TEAM UP

our community around us,” she said. “Because that’s really what we all rely on.” at sense of collaboration and community is something Harmon highlighted, as well.

Clark of Eagle Academy noted how much the support of the community can impact the students.

“Every little bit counts. Every little thing, every donation — whether it’s monetary, clothes, food, gift cards, all of it matters. And all of it makes a big di erence,” Clark said.

“You never know what anybody’s going through. And so, how can we all lean in together and support each other, whether it’s our schools, your neighbor, or any challenges that face our city?” Harmon said. “I think that we all work better when we have partners and community, and so I’m excited to be a part of that.”

Guest Column

David L. Corliss

HistoricPreservation – May is historic preservation month.

• Blue might be Castle Rock Police Department’s favorite color, but the department goes green in a number of ways, including by using bicycles for patrols and by providing residents a safe way to dispose of unused medications. In addition to being Earth Day, April 22 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Find details about both at CRgov.com/ Events.

• Our Public Works team embraces conservation by reusing old pavement as a road base and by timing tra c signals around Town for optimum e ciency. ey also sweep streets following winter salting and sanding to help ensure appropriate air quality. Give a wave when you see a sweeper making its way through Town.

• Volunteers, meanwhile, help paint the Town green by planting trees, picking up trash and improving bluebird populations locally, among other activities. Get involved at CRgov. com/Volunteer.

• Last, but not least, a team of Town sta volunteers – called Project Green – o ers educational opportunities, events and solutions toward a more sustainable work environment, including recycling holiday lights and trees, paper, batteries and plastic lm.

As I conclude this month’s column, I ask you to take a moment to pause and appreciate all that’s green around you. en, consider how you might be able to pitch in to the community’s environmental sustainability.

e future Castle Rock will be glad you did.