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Cindi Leitch, learning specialist from Timber Trail Elementary (TTE), was recently chosen as the finalist to represent the Rock Canyon feeder area at the upcoming Apple Awards. Leitch was picked as one of seven finalists from 60 Apple Award nominees from schools throughout Douglas County. Leitch started with TTE as a member of the core…
Dear Douglas County Neighbor: As your Sheriff, I would like to inform you of certain criminal activities that are occurring throughout Douglas County. The most common type of burglary that we are seeing in Douglas County are burglaries associated with open garage doors or doors at a residence that are not locked or secured. The…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for its assistance in identifying a check forgery suspect. The Suspect has been targeting local King Soopers and Wal-Mart’s in Douglas County and surrounding areas. The suspect is described as: White male In his 30’s 6’02” 230lbs Tattoo on his left hand Possibly associated with a…
“The application deadline for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Dept. Community Safety Volunteer Program has been extended to March 15, 2006.” Beginning in April 2006, citizens interested in volunteering in the area of public safety will have the opportunity to participate in a new program through the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The Community Safety Volunteer Program…
Highland Heritage Regional Park 9651 S Quebec – Littleton, CO 80130 Fairgrounds Regional Park 500 Fairgrounds Drive – Castle Rock, CO 80104 Challenger Regional Park 17299 E. Lincoln Avenue – Parker, CO 80134 Red Stone Park Santa Fe and Highlands Ranch Parkway – for more information on this park call the Highlands Ranch Metro District…
Castle Pines North families with children starting kindergarten in the 2006-2007 school year mark your calendars. Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) and Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) are enrolling kindergarteners the week of January 24. Children must be five-years-old by September 15 in order to be eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall. Families with a kindergartener…
Buffalo Ridge Elementary Buffalos Timber Trail Elementary Timber Wolves Chants of “TIMBER TRAIL” and “B-R-E” filled the packed gym of Rock Canyon High School Thursday January 26. Families waited in line to purchase tickets to watch the teacher and staff of Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) and Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) face off on the kickball…
In early 2005, construction began on the long-waited traffic light at the intersection of Yorkshire and Castle Pines Parkway, and the first months of 2006 will bring about its completion. Residents’ inquiries into the project began when the median on Yorkshire Drive at the Royal Hill entrance was removed and HOA1 relocated the trees from…
Denver, CO (December 1, 2005) – How can you make a difference for thousands of homeless pets in our community? Tune in and pledge your support for the Dumb Friends League 8th annual Pledges for Pets Telethon, presented by Hill’s Science Diet®, on Sunday, January 29, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on KTVD-TV/UPN20. In…
Three State Parks in Douglas County are under an open fire ban. Chatfield, Roxborough, and Castlewood Canyon State Parks all fall under the guidelines issued in the ban. All outdoor fires, such as campfires, warming fires, charcoal grill fires, fireworks and any other activity that poses a considerable risk of starting a fire are prohibited…
The weather in Colorado is a representation of extremes. The winter months of January and February can be some of the state’s driest, while March and April bring record breaking snow falls. To date, this year has been no exception. The dry windy conditions that have been blowing across the state are not only causing…
Douglas County started installing the poles for the long-waited traffic light at the intersection of Yorkshire and Castle Pines Parkway.
Meet the McDowells Hailey, Scott, Theresa, and Logan Castle Pines North will soon be the new home for Castle Cones Ice Cream and Cakes, holding its grand opening Valentines Day, the shop will feature soft serve ice cream and ice cream products. Each week, the shop will feature a fruit-flavored sherbet. Customers looking for lunch…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is once again playing Santa and helping families in need this holiday season with their annual fundraiser “Christmas for Kids”. Deputies delivered gifts to nearly 30 families and over 100 children as well as supplies that were collected for the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center on December 14th and…
Used cars, signs for ski lift tickets, even huge yard art statues have been for sale in the vacant lot found just off the I-25 interchange at the Castle Pines Parkway exit. This parcel of land is privately owned and is under the zoning jurisdiction of Douglas County. Prior to the overpass reconstruction at I-25,…
During the last two weeks of November, two attempted child abductions were reported in Douglas County. One of these incidents occurred on November 22nd, in Castle Rock near the vicinity of South Elementary. The other incident occurred near Legacy Point Elementary in Parker, the week of November 26th. According to a recent letter from Larry…
CONTACT #1: Public Information Officer, Lt. Alan Stanton, 303-660-7586, pgr. 303-208-5233 CONTACT #2: RELEASE DATE: 12/15/05 RELEASE TIME: 1:15 p.m. CASE NUMBER: WHAT: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Drug Violations at Mountain Vista High School Involving Juveniles who were in Possession. NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On December 15, 2005, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office…
Victory has been running rampant in Douglas County! Two local high schools sent their football teams to the State Championship playoffs for both the 4A and 5A divisions Saturday, December 3rd at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium. ThunderRidge won its second consecutive State Championship Title for the 4A division. Douglas County High School, for…
Rocky Heights Inline Hockey Club Plays for State Championship Congratulations to 30 Rocky Heights students for a great season playing in the Colorado Middle School Inline Hockey League. Two of the club’s teams will be playing in the State Finals this Saturday, December 10th at Express Sports, 8412 N. Huron St. in Thorton, CO. The…
Tucked in a dell just to the east of I-25 at Exit 191 sits an 1800s ranch house and barn that passing vehicles may notice when traveling the interstate. This vintage ranch is a piece of Douglas County’s past. Schweiger Ranch, also known as the Happy Canyon Ranch, was recognized for the history the land…
The Cherokee Ranch and Castle is hosting annual holiday teas again this December. Traditionally, holiday teas at the Castle sellout by mid-July, but there are still a few spots available for the teas being held on December 21st and 23rd. All teas include scones with clotted cream and jam, finger sandwiches, pastries, and sweets, as…
Travelers on E-470 will need some extra change in their car beginning January 1, 2006. Most toll booths along E-470 will increase by 25 cents. Ten booths currently charge 75 cents and will not see an increase in the coming year. The rates at the five main toll plazas, along with 22 ramp toll booths…
Parents juggle work schedules with valuable family time constantly. The desire to stay home with young children and the need to head off to a job outside the home plagues many families where both parents have jobs away from home. Castle Pines North residents, Lee Ann and Bryan Hilgendorf were no strangers to these struggles.…
In November, members of the Castle Pines North CC-20 Committee met with Ron Skarka, Vice President of Planning for Village Homes. Village Homes has withdrawn previously submitted development plans due to community objections. CC-20 is the 15.7 acres of commercially-zoned land on the northwest corner of Castle Pines Parkway and Monarch Boulevard, owned by Village…
Pictured above – – Top row: Allison Jost, Molly Matzat, Kaitlin Fenton, Adrienne Kovac, Kelly Battin and Lyndsay Packer. Bottom row: Ashley Adams, Melanie Safran, Kalee Finkelstein, Shanel Perry and Allison Taylor
Homeowners can get a discount on trees and help out Douglas County’s 4-H Youth Council at the same time. The money earned from the Seedling Tree sales sponsors many 4-H activities and provides funds for state and national camps. Sponsored by the Colorado State University (CSU) Cooperative Extension through Douglas County, the Seedling Tree program…
The teachers of Buffalo Ridge and Timber Trail will face off once again in the annual teacher kick-ball game. Focusing on fun, this event lets students cheer on their teachers, principals and staff. The game will be held in the Rock Canyon High School gym January 26, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., Buffalo…
Castle Pines North Residents are invited to join Christ the King Church each Sunday through Christmas as they explore the wonders of the world of “Narnia,” based on C.S. Lewis’ classic book, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The series will begin November 27 and end on Christmas Day. “I believe there is an…
County Planner Brad Mueller has left the Douglas County Planning Department. Mueller, who served Douglas County for six years and worked on many projects both for Castle Pines North and other areas that directly affect the community. Most recently, Mueller worked on the CC-20 parcel at the corner of Monarch Boulevard and Castle Pines Parkway.…
The Castle Rock Recreation Center’s expansion and improvement plan has been progressing during the past two years, and is almost complete. Enhancements expected to be completed this year include a remodeled and expanded circuit room, free weight room, cardiovascular area, family changing room, and a two-story addition. “The two-story addition includes three new toddler rooms…
Master Association Thursday, December 8, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 7 p.m. and other meetings typically every third Thursday. Metro District Board Monday, December 19, 7 p.m. Monday, January 16, 7 p.m. Monday, February 20, 7 p.m. and every third Monday Parks Authority Thursday, December…
Just in time for the holiday shopping rush, Super Target opened its doors to the public in October. Located in the RidgeGate development at the corner of Lincoln and Yosemite, Super Target is the anchor store for Lincoln Commons, a new upscale shopping center. The copper roof and copper Target logos as well as the…
Residents of the community recently met with Ron Skarka, Vice President of Planning for Village Homes to discuss alternatives for CC-20. The meeting was precipitated by a letter from the Castle Pines North Metro District to Village Homes. Village Homes and Pinark, LLC, the owners of the 15.7 acres of land on the northwest corner…
On the night of November 15, the BP station and convenience store, located in Castle Pines North on Debbie Lane, officially changed hands and is now owned by Conoco. British energy giant BP, is completely withdrawing from the entire state of Colorado. According to the Conoco manager, James Thatcher, the gas station and convenience store…
Covering 3,124 acres of land, Cherokee Ranch is one of Castle Pines North unique neighbors. CPN is fortunate to have this wealth of Colorado history so accessible to the community. Cherokee Ranch stretches from Daniels Park Road west to Highway 85, and is home to two 1800s homesteads. A replica of a 1500s Scottish Castle…
Get casual and creative. Join neighbors for an evening of fun and surprises. Sample wine and food from local vendors. Enjoy entertainment, artwork and black and white photos for sale. Come to the inaugural BLACK & WHITE casual affair, Saturday, October 29, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Grange, located at 3692 Meadows Blvd.,…
While the effects of recent hurricanes may be thousands of miles away, residents throughout Castle Pines North have pulled together to lend a hand to help contribute to those affected by some of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. Heartbreaking stories and images of destruction along the Gulf Coast areas make their way into…
American Academy Charter School hosted an Open House on Friday, August 26th, with Senator John Evans as guest speaker. The new school opened its doors to 380 students on Monday, August 29th, at the temporary location in Lone Tree. In just a year, Castle Pines North residents Erin Kane, Jackie Santos, and Denese Gardner, along…
Clean-Up Underway The recent snow storm brought more than a foot of snow to some parts of Castle Pines North. Numerous trees throughout the community have suffered damage and the clean-up has already begun. Removal of damaged tree branches along Castle Pines Parkway, The Retreat Park, and the north and south open space areas are…
Ballots for Colorado’s November 1st election day have been mailed and many Castle Pines North residents have already received them in their mail boxes. On November 1st there will be no voting polls open. All voting will be done through the mail. Ballots have been mailed to registered voters and must be in the County…
It’s almost time to get out those snow shovels! Colorado’s first snow of the season often occurs in October. With winter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about snow removal policies and procedures in Castle Pines North. Who is responsible for snow removal in CPN?The answer is, “it depends.” The land owner…
Trash cans. They’re smelly, unsightly, and filled with a bunch of junk that’s about to be taken to a landfill. Trash cans certainly aren’t something that neighbors enjoy seeing left on the curbside for days on end. Many HOA’s require residents put trash cans outside homes no earlier than the night prior to the scheduled…
Special thanks are extended to Douglas County for completing the berm leveling project at the entrance of Tapestry Hills. All remaining construction related materials have been removed from the site, which is located at Berganot Trail and Monarch Blvd. In 2000, many Tapestry Hills residents voiced concerns that the berm created a blind spot for…
When the first snow falls this year, kids will undoubtedly beg to dig out the sled and visit the popular sledding hill near the intersection of Castle Pines Parkway and Monarch. The open space at this location is the perfect sledding spot – – a great hill and lots of space for multiple sledders. The…
Castle Pines Community Church has purchased 12 acres of land west of I-25 at Exit 190, between the Surrey Ridge and Oak Hills neighborhoods on Clydesdale Road. Castle Pines Community Church was the first organized church group to operate in Castle Pines North and originally began meeting at the CPN Community Center in 1998. With…
The second annual “Taste of Timber Trail” was a fundraising success for Timber Trail Elementary School. The Timber Trail Educational Alliance (TTEA), along with staff and volunteers, raised more than $8,000 to support the science and reading programs at Timber Trail. With the help of more than 70 volunteers, Castle Pines North residents supported a…
Moxie Moms exists in about 45 cities across the country, including a local group in Castle Rock. Moxie Moms partners with local, quality merchants to offer discounts and special activities. A few of the local Colorado Moxie Moms business partners include: Bosom Buddies, Party On and Monkey Bizness, Playnix Toys & Swing Sets, Gymboree Music…
With the completion of the new bridge at I-25 and Castle Pines Parkway came new green directional signs at the end of exit ramps. Many residents are wondering why the signs include directions to Beverly Hills, a community with only 74 homes, but not the larger Castle Pines North community. “A sign listing Beverly Hills…
St. Thomas More Catholic Church will host the third annual “American Girl Fashion Show” to benefit the Gabby Krause Foundation. The event will be held October 14th, at 7 p.m., October 15th at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and October 16th, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 720-482-3574. Proceeds supply bags of fun…
Solid Life Christian Center will host their second annual Thanksgiving Eve candlelight service on Wednesday, November 23, at Timber Trail Elementary School at 7 p.m. According to Solid Life, the event is designed to “give thanks for all that God has given to us.” This music-filled service will be uplifting for the entire family. For…
Mark your calendars to attend the Castle Pines North Kiwanis Club’s Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 3.The breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rock Canyon High School on McArthur Ranch Road. The event will feature fun for all ages, photos with Santa, music and entertainment, and drawings for…
On Colorado’s Election Day, November 1st, there will be no voting polls open. ALL BALLOTS in this election will be sent and recEIved via MAIL only. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters in mid-October and must be postmarked by November 1st. Contact the Douglas County Clerk Election Division at 303-660-7441 to verify registration, change…
With gas prices soaring, more Castle Pines North commuters are taking advantage of the new car pool lot that recently opened in the northeast corner of the I-25 interchange. The new parking lot currently provides 108 parking spaces and has the ability to expand to more than 500. Currently, the lot is used by commuters…
In early August, The Ridge golf course experienced damaging vandalism to the eighth green. According to Darrell Fuston, general manager and director of The Ridge golf course, the perpetrator, in very apparent deliberation, hacked the green with a golf club causing extensive damage. Fuston reports that most vandalism that occurs is minor in damage and…
New Castle Pines North residents enjoyed the “Welcome Coffee” on August 3rd at the Community Center. Welcome Coffees are held quarterly for all new residents and are sponsored by the CPN Master Association. New residents are invited to meet new neighbors and learn more about the community at the next Welcome Coffee scheduled for Wednesday,…
Castle Pines North is fortunate to share its northern and western border with 8,200 acres of open space in the “Backcountry Wilderness” portion of the Highland’s Ranch development. As recently as the 1970s, Highlands Ranch was still a working cattle ranch and has its share of Colorado history. When the ranch was sold to a…
The town of Castle Rock has two November ballot issues that will interest Castle Pines North residents. Some CPN residents may have received flyers explaining these ballot issues and expect to vote on them in November. Although CPN has a Castle Rock mailing address the community is part of unincorporated Douglas County and is not…
Images of suffering and desperation coming from the states ravished by Hurricane Katrina have affected everyone in the United States, including here in Castle Pines North. Many are left asking, what can we do? As June Uralli, a CPN resident said, “I wish I had more to give.” In answer to this need, Uralli has…
The Castle Pines North community consists of more than 30 homeowner associations (HOA). HOA board members throughout the area are currently working to implement operations and policy changes required by a new Colorado law, Senate Bill 100. HOAs throughout the state are evaluating the law’s many requirements which affect communication, disclosures and policies. What does…
Multiple efforts to help those who lost so much to the destruction of Hurricane Katrina are underway here in Castle Pines North and throughout Douglas County. Residents who want to help can start with these relief efforts: Boy Scout Troop 316 Douglas County Schools Colorado SART (State Animal Response Team) Douglas County FUNd-Raiser Boy Scout…
Douglas County will be holding a household chemical roundup on September 24. Castle Pines North residents can bring hazardous chemicals and other waste to the Castle Rock Utilities site at 175 Kellogg Road. Drop off times will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There is no charge for drop off, but a donation of…
4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 Release Page 1 CONTACT #1: Public Information Officer, Lt. Alan Stanton, 303-660-7586; pgr. 303-208-5233 CONTACT#2: Jamie Moore, Douglas County Emergency Management Director, 303-660-7589 RELEASE DATE: 08/30/05 RELEASE TIME: 3:15 p.m. CASE NUMBER: N/A WHAT: Douglas County Board of County Commissioners have Rescinded Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Unincorporated…
On September 23 Douglas County will adopt the Katrina ravaged victims that have been relocated in Colorado at the Lowery Air Force Base and those victims of Jackson County Mississippi in an all day FUNd-Raiser event. The event will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Event Center. Activities are scheduled from 10…
Installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Castle Pines Parkway and Yorkshire Drive is underway. The median on Yorkshire Drive, at the Royal Hill entrance, was recently removed. Construction for the project began months ago and wasn’t noticeable until the recent median removal. “Most of the work is being done at or…
4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 Release Page 1 CONTACT #1: Public Information Officer, Lt. Alan Stanton, 303-660-7586; pgr. 303-208-5233 CONTACT#2: Jamie Moore, Douglas County Emergency Management Director, 303-660-7589 RELEASE DATE: 08/30/05 RELEASE TIME: 3:15 p.m. CASE NUMBER: N/A WHAT: Douglas County Board of County Commissioners have Rescinded Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Unincorporated…
There is a new sheriff in town. On Friday, September 1 the Douglas County Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed David A. Weaver as Sheriff of Douglas County. Weaver is finishing off the term of Sheriff that was left vacant when Sheriff Micheal Acree resigned and accepted the position as Deputy Executive Director of the Colorado…
Looking to hear from both sides of the debate on Referenda C and D? The Town of Castle Rock is holding a debate on the issues Monday, September 26 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library located at 100 S. Wilcox Street in Castle Rock. The forum will feature speakers…
The Buffalo Ridge Education Alliance (BREA) has a new approach to fundraising for the 2005-2006 school year. Based on the theme “Empowering Our Children”, the school’s parent group has given each trimester’s activities a purpose that coincides with the overall theme. Empowering our children through healthy living The Parent Coffee is scheduled for 9am August…
With the success of last year’s 5K run and 1 mile run/walk called the Buffalo Stampede, Buffalo Ridge Elementary and Timber Trail Elementary decided to change the name and expand the race to include more schools. “The Rock Slide” will take place Saturday November 5 starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the race will be…
Castle Pines Village is home to two Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses. The International Golf Tournament, held in August, is played on one of these courses and draws much media attention each year. The other course recently underwent an arranged member buyout. The Country Club at Castle Pines is now one of the few private…