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While there are no designated off-leash dog parks/areas in Castle Pines North, there are many located very close. And, most CPN residents don’t even know about the newest one! Glendale Farms Open Space, a Douglas County Park, located at the Surry Ridge exit off I-25 (exit 190) contains a new off-leash dog park. “So far…
Congratulations to Kaylyn Riggs, winner of the Castle Pines North Metro District park naming contest. Kaylyn’s entry, “Castle View Park,” was recently selected by the CPN Parks Authority Board as the name for the new 21 acre park. The Board selected the park name from 112 entries from local children. Kaylyn Riggs, park contest winner,…
Although the Douglas County Fire Code does regulate “Open Flame” and “Fire Pit” cooking devices, a permit is not required to use them. Therefore, Douglas County residents are urged to use extreme caution when using these types of devices during hot, dry and windy weather. Dan Graham, Deputy Fire Marshall at the South Metro Fire…
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 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…
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…
The air traffic noise generated by planes taking off and landing at Centennial Airport has been steadily rising over the past few years. The airport receives hundreds of reports and complaints every month – mostly from residents of Lone Tree and Greenwood Village. Last August, Centennial Airport conducted a “150 Study” which resulted in 12…
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…
Fifteen Streets in CPN to be Resurfaced Douglas County Public Works is planning to resurface fifteen streets in Castle Pines North this summer. The 2004 asphalt overlay program is expected to begin in CPN in mid-July. Currently, the County plans to resurface the following streets in our community: Yorkshire Drive (north and south of Castle…
Unwanted visitors cause much frustration among homeowners. However, there are a few things we can do to protect ourselves from the doorbell’s intrusion. Technically, “No Soliciting” signs are not allowed on any County roads, which is why there is not a sign at the entrance to CPN. Some neighborhoods have added “No Soliciting” signs to…
Many Colorado counties have five County Commissioners instead of three. A group of Douglas County citizens is initiating a proposal to expand Douglas County’s board to five. The group is conducting a signature petition drive. If the drive is successful, the question will be put to voters on the November, 2004, election ballot. If approved,…
During the summer months, the Metro District will perform routine maintenance on fire hydrants in Castle Pines North. Hydrant flushing helps monitor chlorine levels and alleviates sediment from the water lines. Members of the maintenance staff will also be exercising valves in the streets. This ensures that the valves are operational if a valve needs…
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,”…
The Metro District has developed plans to implement major landscaping improvements along the main roadways in Castle Pines North. The majority of the projects for 2004 will be located along Monarch Blvd., with minor projects planned for Castle Pines Parkway. “We recognize the importance of improving the landscaping along Monarch,” said Metro District Manager Judy…
This must have been the year to clean house! Two hundred and seven Castle Pines North families signed up on the web site to participate in the annual Master Association-sponsored Community Garage Sale on May 21 and 22. Two days of pleasant weather added to the experience for both sellers and buyers. With so many…
The cpnhoa.org website and email service is scheduled to change servers on or about June 10. There may be interruptions in service that could make the website unavailable for brief periods of time, and email sent to cpnhoa.org addresses may “bounce” on occasion during the time that the changeover is in process. Residents may contact…
Everyday throughout Colorado, careless digging causes unnecessary consequences such as serious personal injury, environmental damage, and costly delays. Before you begin summer landscaping projects in your lawn, make sure you know where you’re digging. Contact the Utility Notification Center of Colorado; locators are allowed two business days to respond to your location, not including the…
Douglas County Public Works staff met recently with members of the Castle Pine North Traffic Safety committee to help solve some of the neighborhood’s traffic woes. As a result of the dialogue, the County has agreed to: Fix the timing and sequencing problems of the traffic signals; Fix problems with the school zones, in particular…
Turn Off Those Sprinklers Did you know that Castle Pines North has received almost three inches of rain during June? If you haven’t taken time to turn off your sprinklers lately, you could be wasting water…and money. “As part of the new water budget, residents are allowed 4.5 inches of water during the month of…
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…
It is a sad fact that in 2002, more than 2,700 kids aged 14 or under were involved in drowning or near-drowning incidents in the U.S., and our own neighborhood has not been immune to such tragedy. Statistics also show that there is more risk of a child drowning in July than in any other…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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.…
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…
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:…
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 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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…