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October 15, 2015 VOLUME 13 | ISSUE 28 | FREE
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SALUTE OUR VETERANS Colorado Community Media wants to share with readers the stories of local residents’ service in the U.S. military in a special section that will publish in the papers of Nov. 12 and 13 saluting and honoring veterans. Servicemen and women — or members of their families — interested in submitting the history of their service to America may send information by email to newsdesk@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Submissions must include the veteran’s full name, city or town of residence, dates of service in the U.S. military, branch of service, military rank, medals and commendations, and a quote about why the individual served or the most meaningful aspect of his or her service. Contact information of the person submitting the information must also be included in case there are questions. For more information, email newsdesk@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or call Pat Smith at 303-566-4100. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Oct. 30.
Council to explore quiet zone Castle Rock mayor’s motion leads to item on agenda By Shanna Fortier sfortier@colorado communitymedia.com After a year of deferring discussion on the matter, Castle Rock Town Council plans to examine the possibility of a downtown quiet zone that would silence train horns. Mayor Paul Donahue cited an increase in public comment and a recent article in the News-Press
on the issue when he made a motion at the Oct. 6 council meeting to add the discussion of a quiet zone to an upcoming agenda. Council voted 6-0 to explore how to bring relief to residents who have complained of train noise. “We’ve had some conversations about this throughout the years,” Donahue said, adding he would like staff to prepare a report with the history of the issue, costs, liability, safety factors and economic development factors. Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Green also requested that staff research any special insurance Quiet continues on Page 8
The section of the railroad in discussion to be quieted runs through historic downtown Castle Rock. File photo
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As firefighter/EMT Kyle Flores operates a fire simulator, kids line up to try their hands at properly putting out a fire with a fire extinguisher. The simulator produces electronic flames, which are doused when the extinguisher is aimed at the bottom of the fire. The event was held Oct. 6 at Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Station 153 as part of Fire Prevention Week. Photo by Shanna Fortier
Slain student was ‘happy, positive’ Castle View grad Colin Brough was shot to death last week at Northern Arizona University By Jim Benton, Shanna Fortier and Chris Rotar Staff writers The photos he posted on social media — on a beach, in the mountains, smiling with friends — tell how Colin Brough lived. Full of fun. Full of life. That life was cut tragically short last week, when the 2013 Castle View High School graduate was shot to death on the campus of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff in the early morning hours of Oct. 9. The man suspected of shooting Brough and three of his fraternity brothers — who are in the hospital — was immediately arrested. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear and are under
investigation. Logan Fetters, who lived with Brough in the Riley dorm their freshman year at NAU, remembers a happy, fun-loving young man. “Colin was a very nice, outgoing kid,” Fetters said. “He always had a big smile on his face and always wanted to have a good time, whether it was hanging out in the dorms and playing video games, or going out and throwing around the lacrosse ball, and snowboarding.” Brough played varsity lacrosse as a junior and senior for Castle View. “He was a solid kid and a great lacrosse player,” said Brough Castle View lacrosse coach Jose Trujillo. “It was a terrible, terrible tragedy for the family. They are a big part of our lacrosse family.” There was a moment of silence for thoughts and prayers for the
Brough family Oct. 9 before the Castle View football game. “He was a happy, positive, great kid,” said Castle View Athletic Director Derek Cordes. “He was excited about his family, life and college.” At about 1:20 a.m., the university’s police department responded to a report of shots fired on campus, according to a news release by NAU. Four students were found with gunshot wounds and a suspect was arrested. Brough’s wounds were fatal, while the other three were being treated at Flagstaff Medical Center. The suspect was identified by the university as NAU freshman Steven Jones, who faces a charge of first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault. The incident took place in a parking lot on the northeast end of the campus in front of Mountain View Hall, an all-Greek student housing building. The university is calling it “an isolated shooting incident,” but the Student continues on Page 8
INSIDE: Candidate Q&As With Election Day, Nov. 3, approaching, ballots were mailed to voters early this week. To help you make informed decisions on your ballot, Colorado Community Media brings you Q&As with the six candidates for Douglas County School Board. Find these on Pages 6 and 7.