Members in the NewsEighth Annual Chief Lighting and Charity Turkey Drive<strong>Castle</strong> Tobacconist <strong>of</strong> <strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Rock</strong> has announced that the EighthAnnual Chief Lighting Open House and Charity Turkey Drive willbe held on Friday November 16, 2007 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.This event is a fun-filled opportunity to spark the holiday spirit anddonate a frozen turkey to support the Women’s Crisis and FamilyOutreach Center and the Douglas/Elbert Task Force Food Bank.Local residents are asked to drop frozen turkeys at 522 Wilcox Streeton the corner <strong>of</strong> 6th and Wilcox Streets from 10:00 am to 6:00 pmon Friday November 16th. Donated turkeys will then be deliveredto these charities. A special prize drawing will be held for those thatmake a turkey donation. Drawing gifts include items from localbusinesses.For additional information, please contact Alan Doty at 303-660-1890 and Stacey Neith at (303)688-0492.Third Annul Turkey <strong>Rock</strong> Trot – Thanksgiving Morning Runand WalkJoin in the fun for the Third Annual Turkey <strong>Rock</strong> Trot Run/Walkon Thanksgiving morning – Thursday November 22nd. This family-friendlyevent begins at 9:30 am at The Grange in the Meadows,3692 Meadows Boulevard in <strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Rock</strong>. Registration includes along sleeve T-shirt, continental breakfast, sponsor goodies, prizes fortop runners, and activities and ribbons for the kids.Bring a non-perishable food donation for a chance to win doorprizes! Proceeds benefit the Douglas-Elbert County Task Force.Pre-Registration by November 14th is $20 for Adults and free forChildren 12 and under. Registration on the day <strong>of</strong> the event startsat 8:00 am and costs $25. For additional information or to register,log on to www.rocktrot.comWild Colorado Exhibit Opens at the Wild Life ExperienceThe Wildlife Experience is preparing to open their new exhibit,Wild Colorado, on November 17. Wild Colorado is an exhibit thatcovers four major habitats <strong>of</strong> our great state from the Great Plains tothe peaks <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Rock</strong>y Mountains with features such as an animatronicDivision <strong>of</strong> Wildlife ranger—which can convey informationon topics such as current issues and wildlife observation—animatronicanimals, a mountain waterfall, a wetland environment andthe steep cliffs <strong>of</strong> Colorado’s canyon lands. This interactive, immersiveexhibit will be educational and fun for all ages!Cherokee Ranch & <strong>Castle</strong> Performing Arts SeriesWith seven performances remaining in the 2007 Performing ArtsSeries at Cherokee Ranch & <strong>Castle</strong>, this will match the 20 performances<strong>of</strong> the 2006 inaugural season. Small ensembles from theColorado Symphony Orchestra, DU’s Lamont School <strong>of</strong> Music andThe Denver Brass will perform various upcoming concerts includingviolin and piano, jazz, classical guitar, and festive holiday classics.Ticket prices for each performance include a wine tasting, cash bar,supper buffet, castle tours, with a dessert and c<strong>of</strong>fee reception andconversation with the performers following the performance. Forinformation or to purchase tickets, call (303) 688-4600.<strong>Rock</strong>y Mountain Meat Company Opens New Braut andSausage CartThe <strong>Rock</strong>y Mountain Meat Company, featuring Colorado SausageFactory products, has opened a braut and sausage cart on the frontporch <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Rock</strong> Marketplace. Located at 200 Perry Street,just north <strong>of</strong> Festival Park, cart hours <strong>of</strong> operation are 10:30 am to2:00 pm Monday through Friday. A varied menu <strong>of</strong> sausages, brautsand all-beef hot dogs will be served, as well as specialty condimentssuch as sauerkraut, relish, onions and peppers in addition to typicalcondiments. Prices range from $4-6 for a combo, which includessandwich, chips and beverage. Grab a braut and have a picnic inFestival Park!Storage SponsorRestaurant <strong>of</strong> the MonthFlorist SponsorPark Street/Jerry Street StorageMark Heath1500 N. Park Street<strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Rock</strong>, CO303-688-2242Outback SteakhouseJoshua Carroll4687 Milestone Lane<strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Rock</strong>, CO303-814-0099<strong>Castle</strong> Pines Florist& GreenhouseChristina Michaels807 Wilcox Street, <strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Rock</strong>303.688.4563 <strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Rock</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Voice • www.castlerock.org • For Advertising Info Call 303-663-6525
Town &CountyNational Association <strong>of</strong> Counties Taps Local TalentDouglas County Commissioners Appointed to NACo Steering CommitteesNational Association <strong>of</strong> Counties President Eric Coleman has appointedthe Douglas County Commissioners, Jack Hilbert, SteveBoand and Melanie Worley, to three <strong>of</strong> their national steeringcommittees.Hilbert was appointed to the Telecommunications and TechnologySteering Committee; Boand was appointed to the Finance andIntergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee; and Worley wasappointed to the Transportation Steering Committee.“Committee leadership at the national level is a serious commitmentand a big responsibility,” said Coleman. “A great deal <strong>of</strong>NACo’s strength is in its committees, and that strength is reflectedin the commitment and active participation revealed throughoutour committee structure.”For more information on the Douglas County Commissioners,please visit www.douglas.co.us/government/Elected_Officials.html.New Development Services Director AppointedWith furniture construction as a hobby, Bill Detweiler obviouslyenjoys building things. And, now with his <strong>of</strong>ficial appointment asthe Town’s Development Services Director, he’s eager to take anactive role in building <strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Rock</strong> into what it can be.Detweiler was tapped for the directorship after a national searchand strenuous interview process <strong>of</strong> finalists. “I believe all staff,and our elected and appointed <strong>of</strong>ficials, must place emphasis onprotecting the Town’s unique geographic features and provide abalanced approach toward residential and commercial growththrough goal-driven economic development policies,” he said.Detweiler first came to the Town as assistant director <strong>of</strong> DevelopmentServices in April 2006. He has more than 25 years <strong>of</strong> experienceas a senior administrator, landscape architect and communityplanner in the Denver, Washington, D.C., and Phoenix metropolitanareas.“As our Acting Director since June, Bill has demonstrated goodSee TOWN & COUNTRY, p. 11Looking for a Sweet Deal?Call 303-663-6525for affordable ratesand advertise in<strong>Business</strong> VoiceYour ad will reach businesses in:~ <strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Rock</strong> ~ Parker~ Highlands Ranch ~ Littleton~ Lone Tree ~ Franktown~ Sedallia ~ Larkspur...and elsewhereAnniversary SponsorBeverage SponsorMountain ManNut & Fruit CompanyChris & Bernice Lucero224 Wilcox Street<strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Rock</strong>303.660.4020Thank YouSponsors!The Pepsi BottlingCompany3801 Brighton Blvd.Denver, CO 80216<strong>Castle</strong> <strong>Rock</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Voice • www.castlerock.org • For Advertising Info Call 303-663-6525