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The Next Chapter

There is an ever-aging yet very active population of individuals in Douglas County entering the next chapter of their lives.  Whether transitioning to empty nesters, retiring from the corporate world, caring for elderly family members, or just turning the page to see what is to come in their life’s journey, readers are wanting more information about events, activities and programs geared toward the 50+ age crowd.

The Connection is committed to its readership and will incorporate more of these type stories in its editorial content in “The Next Chapter” section of the paper.  We would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions.  Email us at editor@castlepinesconnection.com.

Xcel Energy to Install Second Set of Power Lines

By CPC | April 1, 2007

by Lane Roberts Xcel Energy will be installing the second set of power lines along the eastern corridor of Castle Pines North (CPN) in September. According to Anne MacRae, spokesperson…

The Role of CPN’s Community-Wide HOA

By CPC | April 1, 2007

by Terri Wiebold The Master Association is the community-wide homeowner association (HOA) that unifies and represents all the individual neighborhoods within Castle Pines North (CPN). It is served by a…

Volunteer Teams Merge in Preparation for Incorporation Election

By CPC | April 1, 2007

by Lane Roberts Voting. It is a right often taken for granted; one that defines our nation as a democracy. Whether Republican, Democrat or Independent – – opinions should always…

South Metro Fire Rescue Acquires Land for New CPN Fire Station

By CPC | April 1, 2007

South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) has acquired the land on the northeast corner of Monarch Boulevard and Hidden Pointe Boulevard. SMFR hopes to complete the new station by 2008. by…

Trail Mix – Highlands Ranch Wildcat Trail Still Closed to CPN Residents

By CPC | April 1, 2007

by Lisa Crockett A community effort to reach an agreement with the Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) regarding the use of the Wildcat Trail (pictured above) is still underway; however,…

Solicitors in CPN – Know the Laws

By CPC | April 1, 2007

by Terri Wiebold There is a knock at the door. On the other side of the peep hole stands a man, unfamiliar to you, carrying a clipboard with a smile…

Winter of 2006-2007 – How Much Snow Did CPN Receive?

By CPC | April 1, 2007

Galen Crowder, HOA1 resident by Lane Roberts Galen Crowder, HOA1 resident and CoCoRaHS volunteer, tracks moisture in Castle Pines North each day at 7 a.m. at his home on Huntley…

Slash and Mulch Set to Open in Douglas County

By CPC | April 1, 2007

by Terri Wiebold Spring is finally just around the corner and despite the record snowfalls, wildfire is still a potential hazard for communities in Douglas County this summer. Beginning Saturday,…

Voting Problems Land Douglas County on State’s Election Watch List

By CPC | April 1, 2007

Castle Pines North residents wait in long lines at the Community Center to cast ballots on November 7. Douglas County is now on the Colorado Secretary of State’s Election Watch…

Roadwork Ahead: Expansion Projects Planned Near CPN

By CPC | April 1, 2007

by Lisa Crockett Getting from here to there. It is something most of us think about every day, and for a lot of Douglas County residents, daily commuting can mean…