WEEK OF OCTOBER 17, 2024
VOLUME 22 | ISSUE 45
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Keeping up with growth: Council, mayor candidates speak about the future of Parker
Rueter-Hess Reservoir nears end of season
Local chamber hosts forum at Black Bear course
Only a short time left for recreation on the water
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNTIYMEDIA.COM
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As candidates across Douglas County are asking people for their vote, those running to become elected officials for the Town of Parker continue to focus on how to better Parker for its residents. Mayor Jeff Toborg and opponent Councilmember Joshua Rivero were joined by Mike Drennan and incumbents Todd Hendreks, Laura Hefta and John Diak at the Black Bear Golf Course in Parker to address topics ranging from economic development to public safety to housing. As with any forum this election season, there was talk of education and whether there is a need for more county commissioners in the county. However, much of the conversation
Temperatures are cooling and summer is officially over — but there’s still time to paddleboard, kayak, canoe or windsurf at Rueter-Hess Reservoir through the end of October. Near Parker and Castle Pines, the reservoir’s early fall water recreation hours run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. The Rueter-Hess area also offers catch-and-release fishing and an incline challenge and trail. The reservoir is a Parker Water and Sanitation District drinkingwater storage facility. Here’s a look at the allowed activities at the reservoir.
Candidates running for Parker mayor and town council participate in a forum at Black Bear Golf Course in Parker. From left to right: Todd Hendreks, Mike Drennan, Mayor Jeff Toborg, Joshua Rivero, PHOTO BY HALEY LENA Laura Hefta and John Diak.
centered around Parker. While the candidates agree that Parker is doing good, they say it could be even better. Keeping up with growth
Whether it be through
VOICES: 14 | CALENDAR: 21 | PUZZLES: 24
new businesses or families moving to the town, there is no doubt that Parker is growing. With that growth, Mayor Pro Tem Diak points to other special districts such as Parker Water & Sanitation and South Met-
ro Fire Rescue. “Anytime an application comes in, we refer out to ensure that they can handle what growth is coming into this town,” said Diak. SEE FORUM, P8
On the water
You can bring your own paddleboard, canoe, kayak or windsurf board. SEE RESERVOIR, P9
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