Castle Rock Medical Marijuana Town Council decision
By · CommentsCastle Rock Town Council to vote on Commercial Medical Marijuana dispensary ban
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The Castle Rock Town Council will once again be voting on the Medical Marijuana question in the first of two readings on August 24th. The second reading of the ordinance to ban Medical Marijuana dispensaries will be September 14th 2010. A majority of council has to approve this ordinance in the two readings.
“The ordinance would ban medical marijuana centers, optional-premises cultivation and the manufacturing of marijuana-infused products within Town limits – an action allowed by the Colorado Medical Marijuana Code.”
The only remaining marijuana dispensary would be allowed to remain in business through December 31, 2010 but would then also be required to close up shop.
Public comments on the proposed ordinance will be heard prior to Council’s initial vote Tuesday and prior to the final vote, planned for Sept. 14. Both meetings will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox St.
Approval of the ordinance would mean that, as of Jan. 1, 2011, medical marijuana only could be lawfully cultivated in Castle Rock by a patient, for personal use, or by a caregiver, as defined by the Medical Marijuana Code.
Public comment on the proposed ordinance will be heard prior to Council’s initial vote Tuesday and prior to the final vote, planned for Sept. 14. Both meetings will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox St. Castle Rock CO
This is a hotly contested issue throughout Colorado with one side of the debate fearing increased crime, a “bad element” gathering around the centers and in general feeling like marijuana should be illegal regardless of the circumstances. On the other side of the debate are health care providers and those suffering from symptoms related to cancer and/or chemo therapy treatments that have found marijuana to be extremely helpful in managing pain and nausea, and help with glaucoma and AIDS. Those folks would like to be able to get “weed” from a reputable dealer rather than in a back alley somewhere.
There will be continued discussions on this matter throughout Colorado for years to come costing tax payers dollars that none of these small town have.
As it stands registered patients may obtain medical weed by growing their own, from a licensed caregiver or from a center and local municipalities can not prohibit them from growing their own nor can they prevent caregivers from providing legal weed to up to five patients.
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More on the Douglas County Examiner article here.
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Parker Farmers Market Sweet Corn Salsa Recipe
By · CommentsOlathe Sweet Corn Salsa – Recipe & Directions
After visiting your local Parker or Highlands Ranch Farmers Market you should be able to have all of the ingredients for a fabulous Grilled Corn Salsa with a little California twist.
Visit your local farmers Market this week and purchase:
- 6 ears of Olathe Sweet Corn,
- 2 Poblano Peppers,
- 1 Jalapeno or Anaheim Pepper (optional)
- 1 bunch of cilantro (optional)
- 1 red pepper (optional)
- 1 red onion
- 1 Tbsp local honey
- Juice of one fresh lime juice
- 2 avocado’s (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Turn your grill on to medium to preheat.
- Leave the husks on the corn and soak them in water. Remove the silks but leave the husks on. The water trapped inside the husks steams the sweet corn for the most amazing results. . it’s ok if they look burned.. it will be fabulous! Grill on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place your peppers on the grill for 15 minutes or until they are blistered. Take them off the grill and immediately put them in a plastic bag. This makes it much easier to take the outside skins off. After a few minutes in the bag, peel the skins off, pull off the stem and the inside membranes and chop.
- Chop the red onion and cilantro finely.
- Shuck the cooled corn and hold either on the top of a bunt pan like the video shows or with a smaller bowl inverted into a bigger bowl and slice the kernels off of the corn cob.
- Into the bowl of corn, combine all of the ingredients of choice above. If you love avocado chop it in the skin into cubes and add at the last minute so it keeps its shape.
- Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet and heat at 400 for 3 minutes. Even if your chips are a little stale this will make them taste fresh, crispy and hot.
- You can even eat this with a spoon it’s so wonderful.
- To round out your meal brush olive oil and season salt and pepper your protein of choice and grill it after you take the corn and peppers off.
See the video of how to cut the corn off of the cob easily here.
More photo’s on the original article here on Examiner
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The Outfit at the South Lawn Parker Library – Live Music
By · CommentsParker Library’s Live Local Music Series presents The Outfit
Photo: Parker Library Live Local Music Jeannine Straub
Trying out a new venue for yet another free concert in the Park in Parker, The Outfit will entertain music fans on the South lawn of the Parker Library just west of downtown Parker.
Saturday, August 28, 2010 – 7:00pm
Parker Public Library South Lawn
10851 South Crossroads Drive (Map)
Parker, CO 80134
Please bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics and non-alcoholic beverages along to enjoy this band that was nominated for best Lo-Fi/Garage Rock band in the Westword Music Showcase. No registration is required. The band hopes to have it’s first album released before this concert so be ready to support local artists by purchasing one if you enjoy their music.
Their song ‘What Happened to You’ has been played on KTCL 93.3′s esteemed Locals Only show.
The Outfit Band includes five Colorado local musicians:
- Eric Johnston
- Casey Banker
- RJ Powers
- Mike King
- Christopher Cain
“The Outfit is a big, hearty sound. It swirls and churns with the watery metallic of a motor’s hum. They teeter on the edge of throwing a rod and kicking the whole machine into chaos — but somehow, impossibly, they always throttle with a throaty obligatto — sometimes killing the engine altogether for a desperate breath, then violently firing the pistons into eloquent motion again before diving deeper into the emotional life of fire.” — Jonathan Bitz, Denver Syntax Autumn 2009
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Inline hockey teams now forming at the Parker Fieldhouse
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Registration is open for both divisions of adult inline hockey leagues. Both the “B” – the recreational league and “BB” – the competitive league will play their season at the Parker Fieldhouse.
Registration is by team only unless otherwise stated.
Log in here to register your team.
Participants must be 18 years of age. There are men’s, coed and 30+ hockey leagues available. If you do not have a team please email ksutta@parkeronline.org and your name will be added to the free agent list.
Parker Fieldhouse
18700 E. Plaza Dr.
Parker, CO 80134
For more information, contact the Sports Office at 303.805.6300.
Spanish Enrichment classes for kids in Parker CO
By · CommentsStudies have shown that when children are exposed to a foreign language at an early age, they can absorb the information better. The Parker Mainstreet Center is offering an opportunity for kids ages 4 to 6 to participate in just such a Spanish Enrichment® journey with a native Spanish speaking instructor.
The six-week class runs:
September 2 through October 7, 2010 &
October 14 through November 18, 2010.
Thursdays from 1- 1:45 p.m.
Mainstreet Center
19650 E. Mainstreet (Map)
Parker, CO 80134
“Through interactive exercises, story-time, songs and games, children will learn basic Spanish vocabulary, including vowels, colors, animals, seasons and more.”
Fees for this program are $65 for Parker residents and $75 for non-residents.
Additional Spanish Enrichment® programs include:
View schedules and register online at ParkerRec.com or contact Kelly Kuper at 303.434.1560 or kkuper@parkeronline.org for more information.
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