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VOLUME 19 | ISSUE 6
Cobblestone Ranch Park plans move forward Council OKs $5.6 million projects, gets updates on town water services BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
unfamiliar and insurmountable challenges by believing in yourself.” In parting advice, Kappas told the graduating class to always find the positive in everything, focus on the good things, spend time with good people and be grateful. Seniors Colton Braccia and Lily Christensen spoke about a year of resilience and tenacity. Braccia said the Class of 2021 is
The Castle Rock Town Council approved the final construction contract to move forward with the $5.6 million first phase of Cobblestone Ranch Park. During the May 18 meeting, Jeff Brauer, the town’s director of parks and recreation, said four bids were received for the first phase. While Native Sun Construction’s bid was lower, it did not have park experience. Brauer recommended the council approve the bid submitted by the White Construction Group. Cobblestone Ranch Park is a 168-acre site located in eastern Castle Rock, near Castle Oaks and Arabella drives. The first phase of the project will consist of 12 acres, including the entry road off Castle Oaks Drive, off-street parking, three picnic pavilions, a playground, a pump track for biking, a half-court for basketball, a lawn area, concrete sidewalks and landscaping. The first phase will also include six pickleball courts and a plumbed restroom.
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Douglas County High School students Piper Butler and Savannah Shulze sing “Heaven When We’re Home.”
PHOTO BY THELMA GRIMES
Douglas County High School salutes resilience More than 300 graduate in afternoon ceremony BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
An estimated 372 seniors graduated from Douglas County High School on May 19. In a ceremony held at Echo Park Stadium in Parker, the focus was on getting through a tough year.
Principal Tony Kappas not only applauded students, but recognized parents over the last year for getting through tough times during a pandemic. Kappas said he loved seeing all the students’ faces in the ceremony, while noting it was great to have a “masks optional today.” To the students, Kappas said, “You have accomplished a lot in an unprecedented year. In a year dealing with a global pandemic. This proves you can overcome
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