ROBBED IN BANNOCKBURN!

A home on Frontier Lane, in Bannockburn, in Franktown, was robbed on Monday, July 11, between the hours of 11:30-4 p.m. The homeowner works from home, and it appeared they watched the house, watched him leave, and then stole small electronics including Ipods, Wii, cameras, AND credit cards, social security card,bank statements and check books. [...]

Ride And Donate June 19 to Abbi!

What: EC Riders 6th Annual Ride for Abbi – June 19, 2010. Benefiting Children’s Hospital and The Butterfly Foundation. 1st Annual Memorial. Ride For Life. Door prizes, silent auction,  live band, good food.  Party begins at 2:00 p.m.  Sponsorship/Donations. Call Fred – 720-333-1217 or visit the website at www.ECriders.org. Where:  Stagecoach in Franktown When: June [...]

DougCo & Cool Events During the Summer

Announcing July 24 electronics recycling and documents-shredding event » A residential-only electronics recycling and personal documents shredding event will be held on Saturday, July 24, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at Burt.com Stadium, 11901 Newlin Gulch Blvd., in Parker. Register now for June Open Space Hikes and Activities » A blockbuster bird walk on the [...]

Rabies In Elbert County

I received a copy of this article from a concerned Bannockburn Resident. We must all pay attention: 5/13/2010 – Elbert County Health and Environment has received notification that a mule deer, acting quite aggressively within the city limits of the Town of Elizabeth, has tested positive for rabies. When necropsied by the Colorado State University [...]

Great Free Events for Family Fun in Denver

Denver Museum of Nature & Science-Aug 8 & 30, Sept 13 & 19, Oct 3& 18, Nov 14, Dec 6. For info: dmns.org or 303 322-7009 Denver Art Museum-The first Saturday of every month. For info: denverartmuseum.org Denver Botanic Gardens-Jul 22, Aug 25, Sept 26, Oct 28. For info: botanigardens.org Denver Zoo- Oct 13, Oct [...]

Bears Are Here!

It is spring! At least we finally hope so, and bears are coming out of hibernation and visiting the Castlewood Subdivision. According to a neighbor who emailed me,  “The bear has been here every night.  The neighbor says he is the biggest, hughest she has ever seen.  Knocked over all kinds of stuff again.” Just [...]

Rabies Found in Horse in Franktown

I received sad news that a neighbor in Bannockburn, on Holden Circle, had to put her horse down after determining that it had rabies. They think it may have been a skunk that got into the barn and bit the horse.  I also received more information that the same thing occurred in Deerfield.  Be sure [...]

Local Hero! Called Alarm on Brush Fire

A mighty big THANK YOU goes to Linda Heydt of Burning Tree and the Franktown Fire Department, who saw a brush fire starting and quickly spreading to a nearby house near Tanglewood Road and Burning Tree Drive. After watching the direction of the fire, trying to call 911, and racing to the home and pounding [...]

Plague Found in Squirrels In Castle Rock

Have you watched the History’s channel program on the plague? This is a nasty son-of-a-gun bacterial disease that is spread by fleas that live on rodents such as prairie dogs, squirrels and rabbits. The History’s program suggests it came originated in China, moved to and over Europe during the middles ages, and then has spread [...]

Found Grey Cat! Needs Mom/Dad

We have found a beautiful long haired gray cat with white paws. I’m sure someone is missing their cat. It’s affectionate and does not seem to be feral at all. It won’t leave my garage so I need someone to claim it ) Contact: Cheryl Dolan 303-907-8317 or 303-688-0997

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