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This Month in The Connection

RCHS teacher paves the way for STEM inclusion

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021
Photo of Team “Joe Mamma” supports Joe Schneiderwind at a multiple sclerosis (MS) walk.

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Joe Schneiderwind Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) math teacher, Joe Schneiderwind, has always loved math and science. After graduating from Douglas County High School…

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Community carnival tradition returns

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Tim Ryckman Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) again held a decades-long family favorite community event this year, the back-to-school carnival. The carnival is a nod…

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A fall retreat to Snow Mountain Ranch

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of DCS Montessori According to the Montessori philosophy, adolescents need to begin establishing their independence as they learn to get along with one another while…

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Passion for fashion – new club at

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021
RCHS Fashion Club Logo

Article and photo by Claire Bauer; RCHS intern writer What people are wearing and what’s considered to be in style constantly changes from season to season. What doesn’t change is…

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Smashing personal records

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil; photo courtesy of Rocky Heights Middle School

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Changes for drivers with a learner’s permit

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

Information provided by Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles made changes to who can sign a permit holder’s drive time logs with the implementation of…

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Kickin’ off the school year

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021
Photo of fourth grader Elise Avetisy, her sister Margot (left) and TTE music teacher Madison Armstrong.

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Tony Zalva and Samuel Avetisyan Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) Timberwolves took to the fields of Coyote Ridge Park for the school’s 12th Annual Mother…

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Wild Goose Saloon

By CPC | Sep 28, 2021

Rocks as area’s only venue/restaurant By Chris Michlewicz The Wild Goose Saloon, which opened in July on the south end of Pikes Peak Drive in Parker, is unlike any other…

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Craft brewers harvest first hops crop

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021

Article and photos by Patte Smith Surrey Ridge gardener Kevin Klimek did not realize when he decided to grow hops a few years ago what a success it would be.…

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Feedback on Crowfoot Valley Road construction plans

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021
Google earth map of Crowfoot Valley Road area.

Article and photo by Chris Michlewicz; graphic by Tim Gamble The Town of Castle Rock and Douglas County are partnering on a road construction project that will widen a high-traffic…

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