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January 28, 2016 VOLUME 114 | ISSUE 13 | 75¢

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Local show examines cyberbullying ‘Out of Bounds’ equips parents, teens with tools By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Kristy Arellano knew her daughter was struggling with depression. She had no idea her daughter was suicidal. Parents are often the last to know when their teen is being bullied online. Threats and taunts

are made within the social media sphere, often out of view from adults, and can take on a life of their own. In the days before she attempted suicide, Kiana Arellano was the victim of such bullying. “The week before and the night before is when it turned nasty,” Kristy Arellano says. “When we discovered that, we knew it was the tipping point.” The Highlands Ranch teen’s story, as told by Bullying continues on Page 8

GET INTO ‘OUT OF BOUNDS’ The Working Group Theatre Company partnered with the University of Iowa’s College of Public Health and developed the “Out of Bounds” program with the help of experts, professors and students. Case studies, news events involving cyberbullying, and content borrowed from viral bullying videos on YouTube were incorporated into the show.

The Working Group Theatre Company created a show for adults and a show for kids, but the Feb. 3 presentation at the PACE Center is intended for both audiences. Tickets are $12 for adults. Youths 18 and younger will be admitted for free. Seats still must be reserved by calling 303-805-6800, or by going online to www. ParkerArts.org.

Castle Rock adds officers to its ranks Four patrol officers to join police department this year By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Caslte Rock Beer Co. owner Mark Quinnell tests levels on a beer that is currently in the brewing process. Photos by Shanna Fortier

Microbrewery aims for big impact Castle Rock Beer Co. brings a taste of the British empire to town By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Castle Rock Beer Co. offer three sizes of pours: 4 ounces, 10 ounces or a traditional American pint of 16 ounces.

With Irish and German roots, Mark Quinnell says beer is in his blood. As a home brewer for 10 years, Quinnell gravitated toward the English ales and beers that were more malt-focused. He shared his brews with friends and family in his basement taproom, and everyone agreed more people should enjoy his award-winning brews. That’s when he took a look at

turning his hobby into a career. “We’re just so excited to finally be able to share our brews with the community,” Quinnell said. Quinnell’s dream of owning a microbrewery started four years ago. It became reality Jan. 16 when Castle Rock Beer Co. opened for business with four beers. Two more beers were added in the following two days. “Opening weekend was an absolute zoo in the best possible way,” Quinnell said. The brewery is at 514 Perry St., a unique building with a red Acme water tower on the roof that sits at the bottom of the Perry Street bridge. Brewery continues on Page 8

Over the past three years, the Castle Rock Police Department has grown from 54 officers to 67. This year, the department will hire four new patrol officers and has plans to hire two more in 2017. The hires will allow the department to keep up with a rise in calls for service as the town grows residentially and commercially. Calls in the past three years have increased more than 30 percent. “As the community continues to grow and our calls for service have increased, we need to increase staffing in patrol,” Police Chief Jack Cauley said. The addition of the four patrol officers will cost $354,442, which includes salary, benefits, technology, equipment, supplies, officer training, vehicles and associated benefits. This expenditure was approved by town council during the 2016 budget approval as one of the ways to provide residents outstanding public health and safety services, one of the town’s six priorities. “We know it’s important to keep up the level of service provided to the Police continues on Page 11

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Castle View and Heritage face off on the court. PAGE 18.

DOUGLAS COUNTY NEWS-PRESS (ISSN 1067-425X) (USPS 567-060) OFFICE: 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 | PHONE: 303-566-4100 A legal newspaper of general circulation in Douglas County, Colorado, the News-Press is published weekly on Thursday by Colorado Community Media, 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address change to: 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 DEADLINES: Display: Thurs. 5 p.m. | Classifieds: Tue. 8 a.m. | Obits: Mon. 4 p.m. | Legals: Thurs. 11 a.m.


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