HIT THE TRAIL

Curbside pickup for hazardous waste

Do you have hazardous waste from a painting project, old oil from your car, or other waste from a DIY project? e Douglas County Health Department can help you safely dispose of it.

Visit our webpage to schedule curbside pickup: douglas.co.us/ health-department/householdwaste-management

The Castle Rock Police Department congratulated several young explorers last week. Over the last weekend, the explorers were in Topeka, Kansas, competing in the 2023 Capital Challenge. The team competed against 13 opponents, bringing home trophies in the following events:

• 1st place - Unknown Situation

• 2nd place - Auto Theft Investigation

The explorers will compete again this summer in Gunnison.

The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue department hosted the region for annual major incident management training early this month. The class is designed to teach participants how to plan emergency responses when a largescale incident is unfolding. These skills would be used on events like large wildfires, floods, tornados, and more; and this course is the first in a two-part series to prepare students to function as part of an incident management team.

Rainfall fun e Castle Rock Police Department said so much rain has fallen this spring that the retention pond around the department warranted a special visitor, last week. e oating amingo can be seen as water totals continue to climb with continued evening showers.

Rattlesnake

training for K-9 o cers

According to the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce, K-9 o cer, Dozer, went through rattlesnake training recently. With trainers, the K9 deputies learned avoidance techniques.