2007 Outlook

the top 10 ways to do just that

CELEBRATE SUMMER IN CASTLE ROCK A downtown walker’s journal

The pool thatBurgess built Emelene’s got game Goodbye grass, hello sanctuary

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Hello.

A publication of the Castle Rock Community Relations Division Staff: DESIGNED BY Karen McGrath, Community Relations Specialist EXECUTIVE EDITOR Fritz Sprague, Deputy Town Manager EDITORS J.J. McCormack, Community Relations Manager Angela Copeland, Senior Community Relations Specialist ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Shannon Hiebert PHOTOGRAPHY Mark Simms, Angela Copeland, Karen McGrath On the cover: One of our top 10-Frisbee golf at Matney Park.

AWARDWINNINGCOUPLE Appreciating the Oberlins

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XERISCAPETESTIMONIAL Barrows reap rewards 6-7

HOMETOWNSUMMER A list of to dos

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

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SURPRISINGDOWNTOWN What’s up there?

12-13 GETTINGTO KNOWYOU Town Council profiles

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LEGACYPOOL The men who built it

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TWO-FOOTEDTOUR A downtown expedition

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MEASURING2A Chalking up rewards

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DON’TMISSOUT Community calendar

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OUTLOOK

Much is right about our part of the world right now. The weather is fine, we’re planning for the future and we’re balancing our community’s growth with unique parks, expanses of open space and a vibrant downtown. We’re building a better road system, preserving our history, enhancing public safety services and endeavoring to retain our small-town character.

It’s no wonder we’ve got lots to talk about and share in the pages of this, the latest issue of Outlook magazine. Take a look and I think you’ll agree how right things are in Castle Rock.

And, you’ll likely agree that it’s no wonder Family Circle magazine recently tapped Castle Rock as one of the top 10 best places in the United States to raise a family. If the writers and readers of Family Circle magazine were walking out my front door every day, they would have come to that conclusion years ago.

Have a great summer and enjoy this issue of Outlook.

INFORMATIONGALORETHAT’S Good to Know 4-5

GOINGBACK TOGOLF One woman’s story

Every day when I walk out my front door, I’m reminded that my hometown is one of the best there is. I check the view of the Front Range, I marvel at all things green, I negotiate the relatively light (by metro-Denver standards) morning traffic and, despite what the radio news is telling me, I contemplate all that is right with the world.

Randy A. Reed Mayor

Join the mayor’s Breakfast Club A new club in Castle Rock that doesn’t require quarterly dues, weekend fundraising or monthly report writing, is now accepting members. And the doors to this new club, dubbed the Breakfast Club, are always open.

Castle Rock Mayor Randy Reed opened the Breakfast Club in March to reach out to and converse with residents in an informal setting. Because the club has no formal agenda, attendees are welcome to talk and ask questions about Town-related topics of their choosing.

BREAKFAST club

Anyone interested in joining Mayor Reed for breakfast, for informal conversation and idea sharing, is invited to contact Angela Copeland, 303-660-1380, acopeland@CRgov.com.

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for history

PASSION PA SSION

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igh school sweethearts Starr and Lionel Oberlin still love each other after more than 60 years together. And, they have another love: Castle Rock history.

The Oberlins were recognized by Town Council in June for their tireless efforts to preserve the Town’s history. The couple have lived in Castle Rock for almost 20 years, and in that time, have turned others on to the importance of preserving the Town’s heritage.

“They changed my world,” reflected Judy Crenshaw, Douglas County chief deputy clerk and recorder and former Castle Rock Town Council member, on how the couple educated her about the importance of historic preservation. “They are so special and so passionate about what they believe in. I’m so grateful they chose our Town.”

The Oberlins chose Castle Rock as their home in 1988.

Characteristic of their passion for history, they soon purchased the Hammar House, the third historic home they would occupy and renovate. In 1993, the Hammar House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Their roots in Castle Rock and commitment to the community grew quickly. The Oberlins helped to establish the Castle Rock Historical Society. With Starr as president, a position she has held since 1993, the Historical Society committed to opening a history museum in Castle Rock. Eventually raising more than $150,000, the Historical Society purchased and renovated the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot to house the Castle Rock Museum.

Lionel served as the museum’s curator from its grand opening in 1997 until 2007.

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Passionate about the preservation of historic structures, they worked closely with the Town Council as advocates for the Historic Preservation Ordinance, which was adopted in 1994. The ordinance set the groundwork for the formation of the Castle Rock Historic Preservation Board and an Oberlin has always served as a Town Council appointee on the Preservation Board since its inception. Since the adoption of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, 24 properties have been designated as local landmarks and four properties have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Photo: Derald Hoffman

They are so special and so passionate about what they believe in.

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“We live our beliefs,” explained Lionel. “We like antiquity. It’s not just a hobby – it’s a way of life.” –Angela Copeland

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GOOD to KNOW Town rolls out BIGGER SHUTTLE BUSES The Town’s local transit service buses will be replaced soon with 33-foot-long buses able to carry up to 32 passengers each, almost doubling the number of people who can take advantage of the free service. But size isn’t the only advantage of the new buses. They have external route signs mounted on the front, so those waiting at bus stops can more quickly determine which route the bus is following and its destination. The buses also have a “passenger stop request system” inside so that passengers can alert the driver to their stop.

Like the existing buses, the new buses will feature bike racks.

Again, the Town’s transit service is free and can take you where you want to go in Castle Rock Monday through Saturday. Visit www.CRgov.com/CATCO for route and schedule information.

FREX adds RUSH-HOUR ROUTES The Town continues to partner with the Front Range Express to take residents to Denver, Colorado Springs and other stops in between. Knowing that rush hour is the most popular time for riders, FREX has added additional routes headed both north and south from Castle Rock in the morning and afternoon. Pick up FREX at The Outlets of Castle Rock.

For more information about routes, schedules and fares, visit www.frontrangeexpress.com or call 719-636-3739.

‘Time table’ highlights CASTLE ROCK’S FIRST 125 YEARS To commemorate the Town’s 125th anniversary, memorabilia collected from residents was encased in a “time table,” a glasscovered coffee table on permanent display in the lobby at Castle Rock Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox St. Items under the glass include a Santa Fe Railroad spike and railroad iron wafer, winning essays from the 125th anniversary celebration, photos of events and people of Castle Rock, Castle View High School’s inaugural year photograph of the student body, the 2006 Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce holiday ornament and much more.

Additional items are contained inside the table and await an Aug. 12, 2056, “time table” opening. Visit the 125th anniversary time table anytime during Town Hall business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Love a park, trail?

ADOPT IT The Adopt-A-Park, Trails and Open Space Program helps keep Town of Castle Rock properties attractive and safe and encourages residents to enjoy them. The Adopt-A-Park program fosters relationships between the Town and volunteers from organizations, schools, youth groups and businesses.

The Parks and Recreation Department installs a sign at the adopted area acknowledging the group’s contribution and commitment to the program. Direct questions to Jennifer Martin, 303-814-7444, or jmartin@CRgov.com.

Online bill pay IS HERE! Just in time for the latest increase in postage rates, the Town of Castle Rock wants to help you save money and time by signing up for online bill pay. Just visit https://waterbill.crgov.com and pay your water bill in a matter of minutes every month. Online payment options include credit or debit card. Questions? Call 303-660-1373.

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Television show puts CASTLE ROCK UNDER SPOTLIGHT The Town of Castle Rock’s award-winning television news magazine Castle Rock View introduces residents to the people, places and things that make our hometown a community. Catch Castle Rock View on cable government programming channels to learn something new about the Town, meet some of the special people who make their home here and explore other great places in Colorado.

Hosted by Shellene Cockrell, Castle Rock View airs daily on the Network Douglas County – cable channels 8 and 22. For a show schedule, visit http://www.douglas.co.us/dc8/index.htm, or call 303-663-6253. You may also view it online by visiting www.CRgov.com and clicking on Watch Castle Rock View. Questions or ideas for Castle Rock View? Call 303-660-1345.

MosquitoMANUAL Following are some tips for foiling mosquitoes and the West Nile virus this summer: • Remove any standing water that may be in your yard (in tires, cans, flowerpots, clogged rain gutters, rain barrels, toys).

• Keep gutters clear of debris.

WHERETOCALL

• Do not over water when irrigating.

Animal Control/PD nonemergency

303-663-6100

• Stock ponds with mosquito-eating fish.

Building Permits

720-733-3527

• Change water in birdbaths and wading pools and empty flowerpot saucers at least once a week.

Business Licenses

303-660-1370

Castle Rock Chamber

303-688-4597

• Check faucets and air-conditioning units for leaks or puddles.

CATCO

303-814-6407

• Eliminate seepage and standing water from cisterns, cesspools, septic tanks and animal watering tanks.

Code Enforcement

720-733-2200

Douglas County Government

303-660-7400

Douglas County Libraries

303-791-7323

Fire Department nonemergency

303-660-1066

FREX

719-636-3739

Main Number

303-660-1015

Municipal Court

303-663-6133

Park Rental

720-733-2260

Public Works/Potholes

720-733-2462

Recreation Center

303-660-1036

Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course

720-733-3500

• Ensure outdoor drains are flowing properly.

• Treat standing water by spraying a thin layer of vegetable oil on the water or by placing in the water an overthe-counter product like Pre-Strike, available at local home and garden stores.

And, some tips to avoid mosquito bites: • Limit outside activity during peak mosquito hours, which are at dawn and dusk.

• Wear protective clothing like long-sleeved shirts and pants when outside.

• Use insect repellent that contains DEET, but use it sparingly (products with 10 percent or less of DEET are recommended for children).

Town Council Agendas/Meeting Information 303-660-1367

• Check your window and door screens to make sure that they are tight and do not have any holes.

Town Employment

720-733-2218

Utility Billing

303-660-1373

For more information, visit www.fightthebitecolorado.com.

Water Conservation

720-733-6000

What’s Up Downtown Hot Line

720-733-3577

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7STEPS

Step 1Planning and Design

to Water-Wise Landscaping

First, you need to create a master plan for your landscape.

Be sure to include the existing structures, trees and shrubs. This plan will include use zones and water zones. Use zones are determined by how you will use each portion of your yard, i.e. entertainment (such as a deck or patio), utilitarian (such as a garden or dog run, play areas, traffic) or transition areas (such as paths).

Step 2Compost and Cultivate Most soils will need organic amendment such as peat moss, compost or organic planting mix added before planting landscape material. The organic matter should be worked into the soil and mixed well, at least 6 to 8 inches deep.

Step 3Limit Turf Area Turf should be located only in areas where it provides a functional use. Turf requires more water, maintenance and nutrients than most other plant material. New varieties of grasses are available that require less water than traditional bluegrass.

Hardscape is a wonderful way to enhance your yard. This is the use of wood, rock or concrete to create pathways, patios or other areas of interest.

Step 4Right Plant, Right Place Ideally, the ultimate goal is to use plants that survive with only natural rainfall or with little supplemental water. Higher water-using plants should be used only where greater amounts of water occur naturally, such as in low or runoff areas.

Step 5Efficient Irrigation A good irrigation system is planned around the needs of the plant material it is intended to water. Plan to irrigate turf areas separately from other plant material. Use drip irrigation or soaker hoses for garden and shrub areas.

Step 6Mulch, Mulch, Mulch Mulched planting beds are an ideal replacement for turf area. Mulches cover and cool the ground, and minimize evaporation. The best mulches are organic-aged manure, compost, bark or wood chips.

Step 7Good Maintenance Your water-wise landscape needs care and attention. Weeding, pruning, proper fertilizer and irrigation system adjustments are some of the maintenance practices that you need to keep up with. Check for broken irrigation lines or sprinkler heads. Thatch and aerate your lawn once a year to help the water permeate into the root zone. Make every drop count, as over-watering will promote the excessive growth of weeds and other unwanted plants.

Thank you to Douglas County Master Gardeners for contributing to this story.

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ORDINARY

Xeriscape yard delights, surprises Castle Rock couple

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fter years of babying their grass lawn and paying a price for it, Porter and Jan Barrows decided in spring 2006 that it was time for a change.

Fast forward to spring 2007 and the Barrows are enjoying a yard that is awash with color, that is teeming with birds and butterflies and that is costing them less than half what their grass lawn did in water bills.

The Barrows are the proud caretakers of a beautifully xeriscaped front yard and partially xeriscaped backyard.

“We decided to do what we thought was right …” Porter said, explaining that the couple’s former grass lawn was a constant maintenance issue and used a “ton of water.”

It seems like such a simple thing to do, why don’t we all do it?

“Every year, we were always fighting to bring it back,” Jan said.

“One time, we had all new sod put in.”

So, in what Porter described as a “Eureka” moment last spring, he and Jan decided to take the xeriscape plunge. The couple attended a Town of Castle Rock Water Wiser workshop and worked with a local landscape business to design and construct xeriscape gardens in front and in back that feature a wide variety of perennials, low-profile rocks, terracing and cedar mulch.

Although they purposely chose low-water-use plants that would bloom in both spring and fall, the Barrows didn’t know what to expect from their xeriscape yards in their first spring. They’ve gotten one surprise after another.

First, the mountains of snow that fell on Castle Rock through the winter and spring had no ill effects. Second, the plants grew and bloomed more quickly than anticipated and third, a little weeding and a drip irrigation system regulated by an “ET” or smart irrigation controller is all that it takes to keep the garden green and beautiful.

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The Barrows delight in their xeriscape gardens every day.

“We didn’t use the backyard much. Now we do. This is our little sanctuary,” Porter said, admiring the variety of blooming plants growing in place of grass.

Jan said the couple’s neighbors and friends have been very complimentary of the landscape change and at least one in their acquaintance has followed suit.

“It seems like such a simple thing to do, why don’t we all do it?”

Porter said of trading water-guzzling turf for low-water-use xeriscape. “For the long term, we’ve got to do something to quit using all that water.” –J.J. McCormack

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got game EMELENE’S A

Red Hawk Ridge helps golfer reconnect with game

sking someone to explain what draws them to the game of golf, to load a heavy set of clubs into the car, venture out to the course as the sun rises and step onto the first dew-blanketed tee, is like, well, asking someone to explain their penchant for modern art.

Like art, the golf experience is different for everyone. But it is an experience – one that metal sculpture artist and businesswoman Emelene Russell-Boileau relishes just thinking about. She talks up the game, too, as a pastime that offers personal challenge, camaraderie and the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

“Everything,” is Emelene’s response to the question, “what do you love about golf?”

A member of the Women’s 18-hole League at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course, Emelene hones her golf skills every Monday morning, a regimen that she started last summer and hopes to continue as faithfully as her advertising business allows.

Along with lowering her handicap, Emelene’s goal is to play golf more often this year, at least twice a week. League play, which affords such benefits as guaranteed tee times, people of all abilities with whom to play, learning and prizes, should help her achieve both goals.

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I think golfers learn forever.

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As much as she is a fan of golf, Emelene is a cheerleader for Red Hawk Ridge where, she said, the pros are helpful and friendly and the league officers are “absolutely phenomenal – the opposite of intimidating.” It’s obvious they want all golfers, regardless of age, gender or skill level, to be comfortable and to have a great experience,” she said.

“They do so many things with novices to help them learn,” Emelene said of both the Red Hawk staff and her fellow league golfers.

Recounting her own progression from taking lessons and neighborhood association play in the 1970s to virtually giving up the game for many years while her business flourished, Emelene took up golf again after moving to Castle Rock from Denver in 1999.

At the urging of a friend, Emelene joined an evening 9-hole novice league at Red Hawk and, with encouragement and pointers from the pros, moved to the 18-hole group where she continues to learn and grow with the game. “I think golfers learn forever,” she said.

Emelene understands that golf isn’t the easiest pursuit. She recommends lessons and league play, both at Red Hawk. “If you want to play golf, there is a way. Take lessons, join a novice group and practice,” because, Emelene said, “Golf is a just a wonderful thing to do.”–J.J. McCormack

Thinking golf is your game?

Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course

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Think Red Hawk Ridge.

Great instructors, incredible views and in your own backyard.

For information about instruction for all ages, leagues, family nights and course details, visit www.redhawkridge.com, or call 720-733-3500.

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Third Town park since fall 2006, open space and trail opening in fall 2007 Three new parks and more than 800 acres of open space in less than 18 months. That will be the tally this fall when the Town of Castle Rock opens Rhyolite Regional Park in the Crystal Valley subdivision and also opens 133 acres of open space on Madge Mesa adjacent to the park for public use.

The newest park on the southeast side of Town follows the opening of Gemstone Park in September 2006, of Matney Park in April 2007 and the dedication of more than 700 acres of open space and trail in Hidden Mesa in June 2006.

Newly christened Rhyolite Regional Park and Madge Mesa are also the latest Measure 2A investments in the services and amenities residents signaled they most wanted when they approved Measure 2A in fall 2005. Measure 2A authorized the Town to invest surplus growth-related revenues in public safety, parks and recreation and transportation service enhancements. Measure 2A funds are paying for the $2.35 million first phase of the park construction. Measure 2A revenues supplemented state and county open space grant funds to make the $2 million mesa purchase possible.

The Town acquired Madge Mesa in Crystal Valley as part of an amended development agreement that prevented building atop the mesa and ensured trail connections between the park, the mesa and a possible, future elementary school next to the park.

First-phase construction gets under way in July, as does trail construction to the top of the mesa, which is the site of the historic Madge Quarry. Silas Madge discovered rhyolite on the mesa in 1872 and operated the quarry until 1881.

The area’s mining history is reflected in the names chosen for the park, the trail and the mesa. The Castle Rock Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed more than a dozen name nominations for the three new Town amenities and recommended Rhyolite Regional Park, Madge Mesa and Quarry Trail to the Town Council, which endorsed all three names with a vote July 3.

Along with a trail connection to Madge Mesa, the first phase of the 40-acre Rhyolite Regional Park in Crystal Valley will feature playgrounds, a large synthetic-turf multipurpose field, concrete looped trails, permanent restrooms, picnic pavilions and mountain biking trails.–J.J. McCormack

Madge Mesa, above, and a view to the west, below, from the top of the mesa.

hidden mesa

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TOP10

WAYS TO ENJOY CASTLE ROCK IN THE SUMMER C

astle Rock summers are hard to beat with their sunny blue skies, warm temperatures and long days. The pleasant atmosphere encourages residents to get out of their homes and explore. And, you’re in luck, because there is so much to do, right here in Town. So we posed this question to residents: What are the best ways to enjoy summer in Castle Rock? Your responses had us counting the ways and narrowing a long list to 10 so we could share them here in words and pictures. Take a look and enjoy Castle Rock this summer before the cold and snow return! (P.S. This list is not ranked. All 10 are equally enjoyable.)

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1. Dine outdoors downtown. The choices are many, the views spectacular and the atmospheres divine. Experience it.

2. Play disc (Frisbee) golf at Matney Park in Castlewood Ranch. It’s hip, it’s lively, the whole family can play and it’s much less expensive than the other kind of golf.

3. Golf at Red Hawk Ridge. A friendly staff, unmatched views and challenging course combine for a superb experience on the links.

4. Take a historic downtown walking tour. Choose one of two – Craig and Gould homes or downtown buildings. Get a map at Town Hall or online, www.CRgov.com. (Also, don’t miss Senior Community Relations Specialist Angela Copeland’s account and photographs of her walking tour on Pages 18-19).

5. Gather wildflowers in your backyard, along a trail or in a park. If, like many, you’d rather leave them in place – just enjoy the view. Among the best places to do either: East Plum Creek Trail, The Bowl and the riparian area in Hidden Mesa.

6. Horseback ride at Hidden Mesa open space. Spend two hours or all day on the soft-surface trail. Ascend to the mesa and get a 360-degree view of Colorado (well not the whole state). Then enjoy a picnic in the lodge-pole ramada.

7. Hike the Rock. Take a leisurely hike to the vista near the top of Castle Rock, pretend it’s 1858 (when prospectors climbed and named the rock) and envision the landscape before pioneering men and women started settling the Town in the 1860s. Or, just sit for a spell and go wherever your mind takes you.

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8. Visit the Castle Rock Museum. Small-town charm, illuminating displays and the caretakers of the community’s historic treasures await visitors to what just may be the Town’s best-kept secret. Here’s hoping the museum on Elbert Street, just south of Fifth Street, is a secret no longer. Get there.

9. Birdwatch on the East Plum Creek Trail. Bring your binoculars for a little exercise and a bird’s-eye view of a lot of fowl friends.

10. Picnic at a park. Take your pick of the Town’s 15 parks, pack a basket and blanket and behold. Better yet, picnic at all 15 (maybe not all in one day) and tell us your favorite and why. We’ll share some of your comments in the next issue of Outlook. Send your favorite picnic spot message and photo to kmcgrath@CRgov.com. –J.J. McCormack

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DOWNTOWN

CASTLE ROCK It’s gonna surprise you I

“ t’s gonna surprise you” is not only the new marketing brand for the Castle Rock downtown initiative, it is simply the truth.

From historic buildings and walkable alleys to whimsical public art and fabulous restaurants, a surprise awaits at every turn. The master-planning process for downtown, which has been under way for about a year, points to the intense pride that residents and business people have in downtown and the desire to maintain and enhance its charm and vitality. A draft of the master plan is expected to be ready for public review in August or September. Watch for announcements about public workshops to find out what the plan entails and register your opinion.

Meanwhile, in celebration of downtown as a source of community pride and to capitalize on the momentum building around a thriving downtown, the Castle Rock Town Council and Downtown Commission are advancing some initiatives big and small that, well, are gonna surprise you.

Check out these surprises now and coming soon to downtown Castle Rock: 1. A mini-amphitheater and festival park at the corner of Second and Perry streets. Target completion is late summer.

2. Colorful streetlight banners along Wilcox and Perry streets.

3. Seating area between the downtown fire station and Olde Towne Creamery.

4. Bigger and brighter downtown holiday lights, in partnership with other downtown business organizations.

5. Historic signage program to heighten awareness of historic structures downtown.

6. Guided historic walking tours for the downtown business and residential districts.

7. Established a What’s Up Downtown hot line. Call 720-733-3577 for weekly updates about happenings downtown.

8. Investigation of a downtown Web site and downtown information kiosks.

For information about the Town of Castle Rock downtown initiative, contact Downtown Coordinator Fabby Hillyard, 720-733-3557.

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PARK A

fter being on board a cruise line for 15 years, Dave Hutchings is now on board as the Town’s first parking enforcement officer.

Training is behind him and Hutchings is walking the downtown streets, ensuring parking spaces turn over regularly so more shoppers can enjoy the restaurants, clothing and collectible shops and other businesses in the area.

“I hope our visitors downtown understand parking enforcement is for the greater good,” said Hutchings, who knows it will take time before everyone is aware of the new enforcement program and that educating the public will be an important part of his job.

But educating folks isn’t new for Hutchings. A certified scuba instructor, Hutchings spent 15 years running the Dive In scuba excursion for Norwegian Cruise Line.

“I feel like I can draw from my experience with the cruise line,” he said. “And I won’t get my ego involved.” Hutchings also has owned a gas station, worked as a mechanic and as an EMT in Florida.

Local business owners are happy to see Hutchings walking the beat. Keeping parking spaces open for customers is important to them. Sometimes a car is parked in a spot all day, even if the space is marked for two-hour parking only, forcing customers to park farther away or discouraging customers altogether. There are 182 all-day parking spaces downtown for those who need to park for more than two hours. See a map of downtown parking online at www.CRgov.com.

“For the majority of our customers, I think (parking enforcement) will make parking a lot more comfortable,” said Denise Fuller, owner of Castle Rock Florist, located at Fourth and Perry streets. “Parking will turn over as it should, making spaces more available to them. The enforcement will be consistent, so business owners and customers will better understand parking expectations.”

from the best

Hutchings, 50, lives on a farm just east of Castle Rock with Jennifer, his wife of three years. Jennifer is an equestrian trainer and breeds thoroughbred horses. The couple have a border collie, Tia, and a cat, Flirty.

LEARNING H

Gorman is CRPD’s first FBI grad

e feels better and has more energy and increased enthusiasm about his work and his life. So what has brought on this change for Lt. Tim Gorman? He is feeling some of the positive effects of successfully completing the FBI National Academy.

Gorman is back overseeing the Castle Rock Police Department’s Support Services Division after spending 10 weeks of intense investigative, management and fitness training at the academy in Quantico, Va. The academy coursework included the usual PowerPoint presentations and term papers, but it also included plenty of self-reflection and that taught Gorman one very important thing. “Before you can be a leader, you have to understand yourself,” he said. He analyzed his strengths and weaknesses and discovered how he could become a better officer, leader, person.

Gorman said his FBI instructors and fellow classmates broadened his perspective of best practices in leadership and law-enforcement techniques. He added that the training has given him concepts he plans to gradually integrate to make the Support Services Division more efficient and effective. “The academy has given me fresh ideas and I’ll work with the team members here to help us work even better together. And, I want people to come to work because they are happy to be here.”

Gorman is the first CRPD officer to graduate from the FBI National Academy, an invitation-only training program. He was joined by more than 260 law enforcement officers from throughout the United States and foreign countries.

“The FBI Academy is excellent training,” said Police Chief Tony Lane. “To be able to attend is a great opportunity for both the individual and the department. The FBI Academy is tops.”

After 24 years with CRPD, the academy has renewed Gorman’s enthusiasm for his career.

Police Chief Tony Lane, left, and Lt. Tim Gorman.

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“The Academy has enhanced my creativity,” he enthused. “I am so inspired and motivated again.”

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YOUR TOWN COUNCIL Randy Reed, Mayor – District 2 – The Woodlands, Metzler Ranch and Diamond Ridge Randy was first elected to Council in 2004. His current term ends April 2008.

Randy was elected mayor for another term this past April. He was first elected mayor in 2006. Randy also is a commissioner for the Colorado Civil Rights Commission.

Born in Kansas and raised in Oklahoma, Randy got his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central State University in Oklahoma. In 1980 he moved to Littleton and in 1987 he moved to Castle Rock for the smalltown atmosphere and diversity of people here.

Randy, 58, and his wife of 38 years, Hattie, have two grown daughters, Rachel and Hillary, and two pets: a mixed-breed dog named Jazz and a cat named Zoe. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to own two custom-frame stores, FASTFRAME of Greenwood Village and FASTFRAME of Castle Rock. He says “if he had spare time,” he would play golf. He said that he enjoys the friendly atmosphere in Castle Rock and that “the Front Range views are wonderful here in Castle Rock.”

Contact Randy at rreed@CRgov.com.

Katie Kruger – District 1 – The Meadows

Katie was first elected in 2006. Her current term expires April 2008.

Katie is a former accountant who now focuses her energy on family. She and her husband, Wayne, have two children, daughter, Laurel, 7, and son, Charlie, 3.

Residents of Castle Rock for 10 years, the Kruger family favors the Town’s natural beauty and its proximity to Denver.

Originally from Hamilton, Ohio, Katie is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Prior to her election to Town Council, she served 2 1/2 years on the Public Works Commission and 1 1/2 years on the CATCO Board of Directors. In addition to representing her district on Town Council, Katie stays busy home schooling her daughter and participating in church activities. When she does have downtime, Katie enjoys reading.

Contact Katie at kkruger@CRgov.com.

Ryan Reilly –District 3 – Red Hawk and parts of The Meadows Ryan was first elected to Council in 2005. His current term ends in April 2009.

Ryan Reilly is a software developer, outdoorsman and family man. He and his wife, Emily, have a son, Aidan, and a dog, Jake. His outdoor pursuits include hiking and camping and he enjoys overseas travel.

In the more than four years he has lived in Castle Rock, Ryan said he likes the friendly residents and the great views as well as the small-town, family-friendly atmosphere. He said Castle Rock has “all the great amenities that make it a great place to raise a family.”

In a growing community like Castle Rock, there are many challenges, but the greatest is water, Ryan said. Another growth challenge is determining how the Town can continue to pay for services residents currently receive.

Contact Ryan at rreilly@CRgov.com.

Ed Rusch – District 4 – Downtown core and Castle North Ed was first elected to Council in 2004. His current term ends in April 2008.

Ed and his wife, Ila, have lived in Castle Rock since 1968. They have three grown daughters, Leisha, Norma and Christine. They have a chocolate Labrador, Buzzy, and a 17-year-old black cocker spaniel named Midnight.

Ed was born and raised in Fort Morgan in eastern Colorado. He joined the Colorado State Patrol in 1968 and his first duty station was Castle Rock, where he worked as a state patrolman from 1968 to 1988. In 1988, Ed was transferred to Colorado Springs and worked the Springs and Woodland Park area.

Ed retired from law enforcement in 1994 and has invested his free time in working in 4-H with his granddaughter and bowling (he bowled on a 2006 state championship team). It’s been easy to make Castle Rock home because Ed enjoys the location, climate and history “and most of all because my wife likes it here.”

Contact Ed at erusch@CRgov.com.

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Welcome to the team...

Mitch Dulleck – District 5 – Founders Village

Mitch was appointed to fill a Council vacancy in 2005, was elected in 2006 and re-elected in 2007. His current term ends in 2009.

When Mitch and his family were deciding where they would live in the Denver area, Castle Rock was the easy choice.

“I like how it felt set apart (from the congestion found in much of the metro area),” Mitch said. He and his wife, Kristal, have lived in Founders Village for about eight years with their two children, 14-year-old Tyler and 11-year-old Mackenzie.

Mitch was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area and lived there for 30 years prior to moving to Colorado, and Kristal is a Colorado native.

Prior to becoming a member on the Town Council, Mitch served on the Planning Commission for 2 1/2 years serving a majority of the time as the Chair, and previously served on the Board of Adjustments.

Mitch works for a telecommunications expense management firm as a senior telecom analyst.

Contact Mitch at mdulleck@CRgov.com.

Douglas Lehnen–District 6– Southeast Castle Rock Currently Mayor Pro Tem, Doug first served on Council from 2003 to 2005, representing District 3, and was elected in 2006 from District 6. His current term ends April 2008.

Doug and his family have lived in Castle Rock for about 13 years. They were drawn to the area by its small-town atmosphere, community events, recreational amenities as well the opportunity to live on the golf course. Doug and his wife, Karen, have two daughters, Amber and Rachel, and one cat, Genavee.

Doug retired after 30 years of service with Lockheed Martin, where he was an engineer and business development and program manager for projects ranging from the space telescope, MX missile, classified satellite programs, Homeland Security (airline security) and space radar.

Hank Lacey – District 7–Castlewood Ranch and parts of Founders Village Hank was first elected to Council in 2007.

His current term ends April 2009.

Like many of his constituents, Hank is a newcomer to Castle Rock. He and his family moved to the community in 2004 to enjoy the open space and peaceful environment.

Hank is also the newest Town Council member, winning the only contested Town Council race in April. Immediately after his election, Hank said, “I’m very pleased and I’m looking forward to helping out.” He speculated that “old-fashioned campaigning”– going door to door and introducing himself to people – may have helped him eke out the election win.

Hank, 43, traded a law career for freelance journalism focusing on environmental issues. He and his wife, Deb, have two daughters, Julia, 4, and Caroline, 2. Rounding out the Lacey family is 11-year-old Labrador retriever, Dave. When his work and family commitments allow, Hank enjoys hiking and backpacking, reading, photography and baseball.

Hank was born in Aurora in 1963. He spent some of his childhood in New York and South Carolina before his father, who was a career noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, retired to Albuquerque, N.M., in 1972. Hank graduated from high school there in 1981. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics in 1988 and his law degree in 1991 from Arizona State University. Hank also lived in Portland, Ore., with additional short duration residences in the Washington, D.C., area (1990), New Orleans (1991) and the San Francisco Bay area (1991-92), before returning permanently to his native state of Colorado.

Hank said his goal as a council member is “to help make Castle Rock an even better place to raise a family.” –Angela Copeland Contact Hank at hlacey@CRgov.com.

Born and raised in Billings, Mont., Doug earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Montana State University and later earned an MBA at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.

When not rolling up his sleeves with the Council, the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the Partnership of Douglas County Governments or the Rocky Mountain Rail Authority, Doug relishes every chance he has to golf.

Contact Douglas at dlehnen@CRgov.com.

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Dan Burgess remembers as a child he had to swim in creeks, but thanks to his great uncle Charles Burgess, kids don’t have to today.

Charles Burgess – or “Uncle Charlie” as he was known throughout Town – was stricken with polio as a baby and never learned to swim. Because of that, Dan said, his great uncle considered it his mission to provide Castle Rock children a place to learn to swim. Money from Charlie’s estate helped fund the construction of Castle Rock’s first public pool: Charles Burgess Memorial Pool at Centennial Park on the corner of South and Gilbert streets. The park was dedicated in 1976.

“He’d be in seventh heaven to see all these kids swimming at the pool,” Dan, 67, said, adding, “He wanted every kid to have the opportunity to swim. And, the Town has added a lot of nice things (to the original pool), like the slide and other improvements.”

Although polio gave Charlie obstacles to overcome, he led a full life. He attended the School of the Mines and earned a mining engineer degree in the early 1930s. After that, Charlie sought his fortune in the Philippines, opening a number of mines there and accumulating wealth. Then World War II turned his life upside down. The Japanese invaded the Philippines and Charlie spent four years in a Prisoner of War camp. When the war was over, Charlie’s namesake nephew, Chuck, repatriated him and brought him back to the United States. When he first came back, Charlie worked for a mining company in New York City before returning to Colorado. Through it all, he regretted that polio kept him from learning to swim.

When Charlie died, his estate stipulated that about $30,000 be contributed to the construction of a Town pool, Dan said. The entire Burgess family and others in the community worked to raise additional funds to make the pool a reality.

“While the pool was being built, everyone in Town would come out to watch construction,” Dan said. “It was the biggest thing happening in Town at that time.” Adjacent to the pool was a Veterans of Foreign Wars hall the Town acquired. That hall, which has since been replaced by a newer building, was converted into dressing rooms and a small office. Dan also recalled that the pool was built on the site of a former clay mine.

The Centennial Park pool isn’t the only Burgess family legacy. Dan is a former Town Councilman and his late father, Pete, was mayor of Castle Rock from 1964 to 1973. In addition, Pete, once a firefighter and fire chief, helped build the second star atop The Rock.

Dan lives today in the Fort Morgan area, but plans to move back to Castle Rock soon. He’ll have plenty of family in the area to help him and his wife transition back. Still in the area are his brother, Kenneth, his sisters, Betty Gelroth and Jane Fugett, his daughter Terry Wilson, as well as in-laws and grandchildren. Dan’s other children live elsewhere: Ty lives in Pueblo, Tracy lives in Erie and Lincoln lives in New Zealand. Even though Dan hasn’t lived in Castle Rock for about a decade, when he’s in the area he always makes a point of driving by the pool that bears his family name.

“When I see the pool today, it makes me feel that all of the years we put into the Town weren’t for naught.

It makes me feel proud,” Dan said. “Castle Rock is a great place to live.” –Angela Copeland

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Pete Burgess

He wanted every kid to have the opportunity to swim.

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Uncle Charlie’s nephew, Pete, was instrumental in making the Charles Burgess Memorial Pool a reality.

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TeenBEAT Cool ways to give & learn

All rise TEEN COURT For argument’s sake – Are you, or do you know a teenager who likes to argue or perhaps is contemplating a legal career? The Town is organizing a Teen Court program and needs youth volunteers to serve as jurors, bailiffs and attorneys. Castle Rock Teen Court is a voluntary, community-based intervention/prevention program that provides an alternative to the juvenile justice system for first-time, nonviolent, misdemeanor juvenile offenders. Training is planned in fall for interested teens. Participants earn community-service hours toward high school graduation. For more information, contact Karla McCrimmon, 303-663-6133, kmccrimmon@CRgov.com.

Raise your voice TEEN ADVISERS The Town of Castle Rock Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a group for teens in sixth through 12th grades that assists with planning and organizing events and activities for the Youth Division of Parks and Recreation. Teen Advisory Group or TAG members serve as the “voice” for teens in the community, expressing their opinions and ideas regarding parks and recreation activities and events. For more information, contact Amy Stolz, 720-733-2280, astolz@CRgov.com.

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Ignite a CAREER IN FIRE SERVICE The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department is recruiting teens 14 to 19 for its Fire Explorer program. Participants learn basic training in fire suppression and emergency medical services and undergo a 12-week, mock fire academy. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. To learn more, contact Joe Dell, 303-660-1066, jdell@CRgov.com.

Explore a LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER Castle Rock’s Police Explorer program consists of young men and women ages 14 to 20 who spend their Thursday evenings learning about law enforcement. Participants receive training in traffic-accident investigation, CPR, DUI detection, hostage negotiation and community policing, among other things.

Interested? Contact Will Harris, 303-663-6148, wharris@CRgov.com.

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Story and photos by Angela Copeland Historywalk2 This image captures several things I enjoy about downtown: The Rock is visible from multiple vantage points, awnings shade the windows and doors of many buildings, the streetlamps add a touch of yesteryear and people of all ages visit.

Historywalk1 The trees lining downtown’s sidewalks make walking more inviting.

C

an you guess what my favorite vacation was as a child? You might be surprised.

While I enjoyed Disney World, Myrtle Beach and others, my favorite was a trip to Williamsburg, Va., when I was about 12 years old.

No, seriously. I was completely intrigued by the thought that I was walking on the same cobblestones that this nation’s Founding Fathers walked. George Washington. Thomas Jefferson. Patrick Henry. It was as if I felt their presence.

(You may insert your “Medium” joke here.)

Walking the streets of downtown Castle Rock, I get the same sort of vibe – that I’m trekking the routes that some of our Town’s most important people traveled. Jeremiah Gould.

Philip Wilcox. John Craig. William Cantril. Sure, Williamsburg has a few more years – and pivotal national events – on Castle Rock (Williamsburg was founded in 1699 and Castle Rock was founded in 1881), but I am still fascinated by the history and people that were the building blocks of our

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community. And, I love that the Historic Preservation Board has worked with Town staff to create two historic walking tours: a Downtown Historic Walking Tour and a Craig & Gould Historic Walking Tour.

On a recent Sunday afternoon, I took my husband, Marshall, and our dog, Kaci, to downtown with the walking tour map in hand.

There are 24 different structures on the downtown tour, each with a story to tell.

One of the jewels on the tour is the current Masonic Lodge, located at the corner of Third and Wilcox streets. The building’s exterior is rhyolite or lavastone, produced right here in Castle Rock. There’s a great double Roman-arched entrance and impressive cupola on top. It was built in 1904 and originally was

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the First National Bank of Douglas County. I imagined the ranchers, with their unshaven faces and dust-covered clothes, coming into the bank to make a deposit after selling livestock.

Historywalk3 Rhyolite gives buildings the look that they are simply an extension of the land.

I love that about the Masonic Lodge at Wilcox and Third streets.

We continued up Wilcox, passing the B & B Café (where the unarmed Marshal Ray Lewis was killed in 1946, shot by a man wanted for killing two Denver police officers) and the Castle Café (once a hotel and dance hall). Around the corner we went, up Fourth Street. We stopped in front of the Cantril Courthouse. Many of you have heard about, or even witnessed, the Douglas County Courthouse burning down in 1978. This much-loved building is still missed today, but it wasn’t the first county courthouse.

That distinction rests solely in the unassuming building on Fourth Street. Built in 1875, it was the courthouse until 1889, when the ill-fated replacement was constructed on Wilcox Street. In my mind, I see the judge listening to arguments regarding a horse theft or a poker game gone bad.

We were just getting started on the tour, but I could tell Kaci needed to take a breather. We traveled up to Crowfoot Valley Coffee, ordered a couple lattes (water for Kaci) and sat outside. As Kaci made friends with passersby, Marshall and I talked about some of the things we like most about downtown: the rock is visible from almost everywhere; trees line the sidewalks; the streetlamps are so much cooler looking than modern streetlights; rhyolite is beautiful; and people of all ages were walking and riding their bikes downtown. It was during our talk that Siena began to gear up for its dinner crowd, pumping music into the courtyard. It was a clashing of yesterday and today – in the most pleasant way. Isn’t it great that we can have all of these modern conveniences and still be surrounded by history? My answer is “Yes.”

Historywalk4 In my book, modern streetlights can’t hold a candle to streetlamps.

Historywalk5 Downtown buildings are far from ordinary, thanks to little details like the inlaid brick design in this building at the corner of Wilcox and Fourth streets. And, I love the Rock’s reflection in the window.

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Learn more about both historic walking tours on the Town’s Web site, www.CRgov.com. Under Town Services, click on Development Services. You’ll find walking tour maps you can download under Historic Preservation. Or, simply visit the Development Services offices at Town Hall during regular business hours and pick up copies of the maps. Town Hall is located at 100 N. Wilcox St. and is open from 8 am. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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VISIBLE rewards Measure 2A investments add up

About 20 months, about $11 million and not one promise broken. That is the short version of the Town’s aggressive Measure 2A investment story to date.

And it’s a true story. In the 20 months since voters approved Measure 2A – a five-year TABOR time out from revenue restrictions–t he Town has invested $11.2 million in growth-related surplus revenues in the services and amenities residents said they most wanted and needed. Voters specifically authorized Measure 2A revenue investments in police, fire, ambulance, transportation, parks, recreation, trails and open space services and amenities and they weren’t denied. Here’s exactly how the Town of Castle Rock has invested Measure 2A revenues to date: • 10.5 additional police personnel • Three additional fire personnel •Two new additional parks constructed and open (Gemstone and Matney) • Park in Crystal Valley under construction contract • Personnel and equipment to maintain new parks • Purchase of the Madge Mesa open space • East Plum Creek Trail connection (construction to start later this year) • Expanded fire headquarters and Fire Station 154 (in Meadows) • Purchase of land to expand Fire Training Center • Two major street improvement projects (Plum Creek and Enderud boulevards) • Additional public parking in downtown parking structure, partnership with Douglas County (under construction) • Completion of Recreation Center expansion If Castle Rock voters had turned down Measure 2A, that $11.2 million would have been returned to homebuilders, businesses and residents.

During the three-year period between 2004 and 2006 residents and businesses would have received TABOR rebates totaling about $336, or about $112 per year, and homebuilders would have received rebates of about $1,000 per single-family permit issued.

Instead, that $11.2 million went a long way toward enhancing Castle Rock’s quality of life, strengthening the services residents care most about and fostering the sense of community that is a magnet for business and families.

The not so good news: Barring a quick reversal of the slumping housing market, the $11.2 million in TABOR growth-related surplus revenues is all the Town expects to collect and invest through the end of the “time out period” in 2008. In other words, the surplus revenues are expected to dry up and Measure 2A community investments come to a screeching halt. It’s likely also that costs associated with TABOR investments already made, such as parks staff for the new parks, will require an alternative funding source.

Regardless if the Town of Castle Rock’s Measure 2A story winds up ending abruptly, the ending is a happy one: $11.2 million invested, multiple rewards.

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Jack

THANKS Former Councilman Hurd savors six years Jack Hurd has his wife, Maria, to thank for talking him into running for Town Council in 2001. But the rewards resulting from that foray into local government are all his: Friendships, insight and decisions that moved the Town forward.

“I found what I felt was my personal calling. I really enjoyed serving the Town and trying to make Castle Rock the best possible place for all the people who live here,” he said.

Hurd stepped down after six years of consecutive service on the Town Council – due to term limits established by state law. And although he looked forward to paying some attention to his yard in Founders Village and to a long overdue vacation, it wasn’t easy to walk away, he said. “It’s not hard to get my life back, but it’s hard saying goodbye to the staff and Council members.”

Hurd fondly recalled some of his proudest moments on Council.

They include the 2006 adoption of the Water Resources Strategic Master Plan. “The water discussion has been going on for more than 100 years. Now we have a plan – something more than a pipe dream,” he said, referring to the strategic plan that aims to greatly reduce the Town’s reliance on groundwater in favor of renewable resources over the next 50 years.

Longterm water issues were of special interest to Hurd, who served as the Council liaison to the Utilities Commission and on several water boards, including the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority.

Hurd, a flight service specialist at Centennial Airport, also supported the so-called “ring” road concept that evolved into the voter-approved Transportation Action Plan to build three major arterial road connections. And, he is especially proud of the Town’s acquisition

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Former Town Coucilman Jack Hurd accepts a parting gift from Mayor Randy Reed. during his tenure of three major open space parcels, Hidden Mesa, future regional park land on the northeast side of town and Madge Mesa in the Crystal Valley subdivision.

Hurd watched the Town’s population mushroom from 21,000 when he was first elected to more than 42,000 today. He believes the Council has done a good job balancing growth by using the resources that growth brings to provide the services and amenities such as water, public safety, parks and open space needed to maintain a high quality of life for residents. “The Town of Castle Rock requires more open space than any other community – 20 percent— and the planning and development of all the residential areas and the parks have created a really wonderful, beautiful town to be a part of and to live in,” he said.

The District 7 seat at the Town Council dais was rarely empty while Hurd was in office. He could think of just two voting sessions he missed in six years. “People said they wanted me there so I took that responsibility very seriously,” he said.

Having shed multiple demands on his time associated with Council service, Hurd said he plans to spend more time with his growing extended family and step up his involvement in Boy Scouts, the Mountain Men and volunteer work in general.

People said they wanted me there so I took that responsibility very seriously.

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When a local issue piques his interest, Hurd said he may have to attend a Council meeting or two. “I’m not a close-the-doorbehind-me kind of person,” he said. –J.J. McCormack

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July Farmers Market-Downtown Castle Rock- every Saturday from July to October 20-21 4th Annual Castle Rock Wine Fest- The Grange at The Meadows 23

Water Wiser Class, Town Hall in the Council Chambers from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Shakespeare on Screen-6:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library

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Music in The Meadows

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Summer Music Festival-2-10 p.m. Second Street from Perry to Wilcox

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Douglas County Fair & Rodeo-Douglas County Fairgrounds

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Music in The Meadows

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Douglas County Fair Parade

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Castle Rock Art Guild Second Saturday Art Walk 11 a.m. -4 p.m

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Starlight Summer Movie Night-Third Street between Wilcox and Perry, concert and street entertainment start at 6:30 p.m.; movie at 8:30 p.m.

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18th Annual ArtFest- parking lots of Town Hall and Philip S. Miller Library

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Pooch Plunge-ButterďŹ eld Pool- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Community Work Day at Memmen Ridge 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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Town Council Road Show location to be determined

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Pottery Fest at the Recreation Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Artist competition from noon-2 p.m.

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Family Health and Fitness Day USA-Recreation Center

October October-National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Recreation Center The Douglas County Fall Youth Reading Program runs Oct. 1-Nov. 26. Registration required. For more information, call 303-791-READ or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org

So many things to do & places to go

EVENTS in Castle Rock

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Free Business Plan Workshop, 6:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Registration required.

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Free Computer Basics class, 10 a.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Registration required.

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Run the Rock-All ages 5k run, 10 a.m. start (Douglas County High School start)

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Oktoberfest-Perry Street between Third and Fourth

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Columbus Day

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6th Annual Douglas County Libraries Teen Battle of the Bands, O’Brien Park in Parker.

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2rd Annual Turkey Rock Trot Run/ WalkThe Grange at The Meadows

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Teen Band Workshop, 6:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Registration required.

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Pumpkinfest at The Grange in The Meadows. Call for more info 303-814-2358.

Children’s Author Visit. 6:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Registration required.

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Bonfils blood drives at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.

Registration required.

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Family Storytime, 7 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Registration required.

December December-Safe Toys and Gifts Month-Recreation Center 1-20

Annual Toy Drive - Recreation Center

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Santa’s Second Chance giving program-8 a.m.

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Annual Pottery Sale - Recreation Center

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Free Computer Basics class, 10 a.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Registration required.

3 & 4 Big Rock Bowl-Adult Flag Football Tournament Gemstone Park9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

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Santa Day at Red Hawk

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Free Intro to the Internet class, 10 a.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Registration required.

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Santa visits the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock at 10:30 a.m.

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Santa visits the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock at 10:30 a.m.

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Santa visits the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock at 10:30 a.m.

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Bonfils blood drives at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.

Registration required.

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Halloween Spooktacular Festival-Recreation Center- all ages-4-7 p.m.

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Halloween Trick or Treat Street-downtown Castle Rock

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Free Small Business Financial Basics workshop, 6:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Registration required.

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Free Intro to the Internet class, 6:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Registration required.

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Bonfils blood drives at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.

Registration required.

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Veterans Day

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Great American Smokeout-Recreation Center

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Christmas Day

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Castle Rock Starlighting Ceremony

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New Years Eve –Bring on 2008!

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Free Castle Rock Band Concert before Starlighting, 2:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. (Castle Rock Community Bandstand)

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Children’s Book Week Festival, Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Time TBA.

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