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Phase two of Rueter-Hess Reservoir Recreation Master Plan begins

By CPC | Feb 1, 2016

Information submitted by Parker Water and Sanitation District The Rueter-Hess Recreation Authority is again seeking input from the public to develop the Rueter-Hess Reservoir Recreation Master Plan. The process began…

Property tax exemption for seniors

By CPC | Feb 1, 2016

By Lynn Zahorik Douglas County taxpayers who are 65 years or older as of January 1 may qualify for an attractive tax exemption.  The Homestead Senior Property Tax Exemption was…

Register NOW for 2016-2017 kindergarten

By CPC | Feb 1, 2016

By Kathy Fallert While the “official” kindergarten registration for the 2016-2017 school year took place last month, kindie registration is still ongoing at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) and also Timber…

Final week for online input on Rueter-Hess recreation plan

By CPC | Jan 1, 2016

A recreation master plan will help determine future amenities at Rueter-Hess Reservoir.  Residents are encouraged to participate in the online survey by January 8. By Terri Wiebold; photo illustration by…

New pedestrian bridge to connect Castle Rock’s trail system

By CPC | Jan 1, 2016

Submitted by the Town of Castle Rock The secret is out – Castle Rock is a great place to live and play outdoors.  Soon, a new pedestrian bridge will help…

TTE students learn what it means to “Lean on Me”

By CPC | Jan 1, 2016

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of Timber Trail Elementary Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) third graders participated in an exciting economics and civics project as part of project based learning. …

DCS Montessori hosts holiday gift shop to help Judi’s House

By CPC | Jan 1, 2016

DCSM sixth grade students took a tour of Judi’s House in Denver and delivered a check from the proceeds of their Holiday Gift Shop.  This year’s donation will help provide…

RCHS volleyball team fought hard for road to state

By CPC | Jan 1, 2016

The RCHS varsity volleyball team won regionals and advanced to the state championship this season, for the first time.  A majority of the girls have been playing together since middle…

Enthusiasm runs a course to successful business

By CPC | Jan 1, 2016

Ashley Oxton’s business, Discovery Running is about “Discovering the world around you each time you take that first step and breathe in the fresh air.  It is discovering more about…

RHMS students take time to serve others

By CPC | Jan 1, 2016

RHMS students took time to serve others this holiday season.  These students volunteered at City Square in Denver by providing meals and groceries to those in need. By RHMS eighth…

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