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Today's News

  • Developer seeks waiver of park and rec fee

    The county commissioners on July 17 postponed a decision on whether the developers of a proposed 250-unit apartment complex known as Kipling Commons should be given a 57 percent break on the park and recreation fee.

    Any reduction in the fee would affect the operations of the Foothills Park & Recreation District. The developer argued that the county's requirements are too burdensome when applied to multi-family developments.

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  • COUNTY BRIEFS

    Burdon cancels appearance at music fest

    The second annual Rocky Mountain Music Festival on Aug. 12 at Clement Park will feature the Charlie Daniels Band and Eddie Money plus 10 local bands, including Denver's Funkiphino, plus food, art and retail vendors and family activities.

    Previously scheduled Eric Burdon of Eric Burdon and the Animals had to cancel due to health reasons, the promoter said.

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  • Jake’s can slake two thirsts

    By Alison Mahnken / For the Courier

    It began as a joke between a mother and daughter.

    Vanessa Menke, the daughter, and her mom, Jayne Barth, are the proud operators of Jake’s Brew Bar and Cafe in downtown Littleton.

    Just around the corner stands their first baby, Kate’s Wine Bar, at 5671 S. Nevada St.

    “Kate’s has been open for four years, and we were joking one day that it’d be great to have two spots, Kate’s on one side, Jake’s on the other,” Menke says.

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  • Acrobatic dogs wow crowd at Clement Park

    Clement Park has gone to the dogs. For one day, anyway.

    Foothills Park and Recreation hosted the Total Performance Disc Dogs club during the district’s Summer Concert Series on Friday.

    Over a chorus of barking dogs and raucous music, Matt DiAno, a member of Total Performance Disc Dogs, shared what goes into the sport. Total Performance Disc Dogs is a group of dog-loving friends who perform all over Colorado. They specialize in Frisbee performances, but also present agility and herding performances as well.

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  • Sheriff's Calls

    Police penalize prohibited pit

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  • Sports briefs

    VOLLEYBALL
    Youth skills camp on tap at Columbine High School
    The Columbine Lady Rebels volleyball team is offering a youth skills camp Aug. 1-3 at Columbine High School. The camp is for children in grades 6-8 and will be held daily from 9 a.m. until noon.
    Cost is $45, which includes a camp T-shirt. For more details and to print out a registration form, visit http://ladyrebelvolleyball.com.

    Chatfield volleyball camp set for Aug. 6-9; tryouts Aug. 13-15

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  • Fun time had by all at summer swimming finale

    GOLDEN — Tents filled every last square inch and then some at The Splash Pool from July 27-29. It wasn’t Occupy Golden, but rather the Colorado State Summer Club Championships.
    A total of 1,203 swimmers ranging in age from 4-18 from 53 teams, along with friends and families, filled the outdoor pool with smiles and cheer, each guided by hopes of walking away with medals, ribbons and top finishing times.

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  • Paddleboarding hits the Rockies

    John (J.B.) Bridenbaugh thought he was too late. His friends said he was too early, but from the looks of it his timing is just right.
    J.B., 54, and his wife Nancy, 50, of Bow Mar, opened Altitude Paddleboards, an unassuming paddleboard shop in downtown Littleton on June 8. Although it’s a relatively new sport to Colorado, the Bridenbaughs knew that they had to do something to help build a paddleboarding community.

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  • Hoops camp isn’t just for the kids

    It was Cami Chisholm’s mother that signed the 12-year-old student up for the second annual Front Range Christian School three-day basketball camp held last week. The first-time camper thought it would be fun, and it was.
    What was the most fun?
    “Probably shooting,” Chisholm said. “Making my form better and being a good sport.”

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  • C-470 Coalition plans town hall meetings via phone

    The C-470 Coalition will hold telephone-based town hall meetings to gather public opinion on what should be done to improve C-470 and on how to pay for possible upgrades.

    The coalition is inviting residents of Jeffco and areas along C-470 to call in, listen to the conversation, ask questions and provide opinions about the highway and their needs.

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