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CONTENTS

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Athletes to Watch

A season-long feature highlighting some of the best high

school athletes in the area.

BY SEARCH PARKER STAFF

6 | CALENDAR - Coming Events

8 | ICYMI - Around Town

9 | LOCAL VOICE - Summer Reading

10 | HOLIDAY - Mother's Day

14 | cuisine - The Guide

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The Collins family from Parker.

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COMING EVENTS

PHOTOS: TOWN OF PARKER

Summer Concert Series

Thursdays | 20115 Mainstreet | 6:30 - 8:00 pm

The lineup for this year's free concert series:

June 4 - The Elegant Plums

July 2 - 101st Army Band

June 11 - The Violet Pines

July 9 - Isaac Points Jakarta Band

June 18 - Lucky Catch

July 16 - Caltucky

June 25 - Boogie Machine

July 23 - El Paso Lasso

Mother's Day 5K

May 9 | 12335 Canterberry Pkwy | 8:00 am

Start your Mother's Day celebration with the Miles Over the Meadow

Mother's Day 5K and Family Fun Trek, a family-friendly 5K open to

EVERYONE (not just moms!). Every participant will receive a souvenir

numbered bib and can refuel with a delicious breakfast.

H2O'Brien Pool Open for Season

May 23 | 10795 Victorian Dr. | All Day

H2O'Brien Pool and the Discovery Park Play Fountain open for the

season. The kid-friendly water park offering 2 slides, a splash pad &

lap pool, plus a snack bar & picnic areas is a local favorite. For more

information on both please visit parkerrec.com.

High School Graduations

Celebrate the Class of 2025 during Graduation Week:

Ponderosa - Tuesday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. at Echo Park Stadium

Chaparral - Wednesday, May 20,10:00 a.m. at Echo Park Stadium

Lutheran - Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 p.m. at Southeast Christian Church

Legend - Friday, May 22, 10:00 a.m. at Echo Park Stadium

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AROUND TOWN

PHOTOS: TOWN OF PARKER

Free Rideshare Service

The town launched a two-year pilot program to offer FREE rideshare

services in select areas of Parker. Link On Demand operates similarly

to a rideshare service, riders can schedule free trips either on

demand or in advance through the Via mobile app or by phone.

Flexential Data Center

Flexential’s $192M data center is scheduled to be completed by

January of next year. It is projected to generate $500k to $700k per

year in new revenue for the Town that will support public safety;

public infrastructure; and parks, recreation and open space.

DC Zebulon Sports Complex

Douglas County plans for Zebulon include three NHL-sized hockey

rinks, a practice ice rink, eight full multi-sport courts, a sports dome

with turf and a removable roof, a 15,000 square foot fitness center

and baseball/softball fields.

Road Closure

Starting the week of April 27, PACE Center Drive adjacent to

Discovery Park will be closed to accommodate construction at

the EastMain property. This closure is expected to last several

weeks.

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Giddy up! - It’s Summer Reading Time

by KIMBERLY DEMERS

| photo provided by DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES

The days are warmer, the wildflowers are popping up,

and schools are out in just a few weeks - that summertime

feeling is here.

It's about this time of year I get the itch to make our

family’s summer bucket list. There’s nothing too fancy

when it comes to creating our plan for the summer.

I round up ideas from our family of five and then add

them all to one page. I make sure to post the list up for

everyone to see and then we work through as many

things as we can throughout the summer break.

No idea is too small for the summer bucket list. Interesting

crafts to try, friends to see, food to enjoy, and events

to attend are most of the items that have a spot in our

summertime plans. Though things change from year to

year, there's one thing that rarely gets forgotten.

Every summer, I pile my three daughters in the car,

book tote in hand, and head to our nearest library

branch to register for the summer reading program. My

girls’ excitement is contagious as we grab our summer

reading packet and a large, teetering stack of books.

They get right to it as soon as we get home.

Our family has participated in a few different summer

library programs over the years, but my favorite has been

the program put on by our Douglas County Libraries.

Each year brings a new immersive theme and list of

events for patrons of all ages. No matter your age or

interest, there’s something for you during the summer

reading event.

Patrons can track reading goals through a physical

booklet found at any library branch or online when you

register for summer reading. While individual goals can

be created, each reading minute tracked is added to

a collective counter. This logs each minute towards a

community-wide goal. Reaching this goal helps support

local organizations doing good in Douglas County.

As a loyal library patron and DCL volunteer, I can

tell you the summer reading program is one of the

most anticipated programs of the year (besides Brew

Tour). Last year, with over seven thousand participants

registered, it’s clear I’m not the only one excited to read

along.

During DCL’s summer reading program, I can’t wait

to participate in all the unique events that come

only during this time of year. I love volunteering at the

outdoor storytime and bringing my daughters to themed

educational classes held inside the library. There’s so

much to be a part of, and it’s right here in our own town.

For 2026, enjoy a bit of Western charm with this year’s

theme, “Howdy Partner, Let’s Read!” Preregister online

or head to your closest DCL branch on or after June

6th for the kick-off event. While you’re there, grab your

full summer reading packet and a pile of books to get

started on a mighty fine summer of reading.

Kimberly is a wife, mother,

and freelance writer. She

loves being an active DCL

volunteer, where she supports

community outreach and

children’s literacy.

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CELEBRATING

MOTHERS

BY BRET TUELLER

It has been said that the highest and noblest

work in this life is that of a mother. Honestly, I

don't know if that gives mothers enough credit.

Think of the myriad roles a mother plays

in the life of her children: nurturer, doctor,

banker, chauffeur, chef, judge, coach, stylist,

housekeeper, manager, party planner, referee,

psychologist, repairman, teacher, waitress,

photographer ... the list can go on for a while.

I can think of no other venture, accomplishment,

or triumph that can have as far-reaching of an

impact as that of a mother. Mothers shape our

lives, our character, and the very fabric of our

reality. To be a mother is to sacrifice for others,

and there is no greater love than that. Even the

very act of becoming a mother by bringing a

child into this world is a miracle, and a true act

of sacrifice.

Abraham Lincoln said, "All that I am, or hope to

be, I owe to my angel mother." I feel the same

way about my mother and the mother of my

children. Never underestimate the impact a

mother can have.

My heart does go out to those who are not able

to be mothers. I cannot imagine their pain and

the courage they display to embrace those

around them who have the thing they covet

most. My admiration and respect is equal for

those in that situation.

To all the women out there, you are magnificent.

Thank you for your sacrifice, love, and tireless

example. Our community is great because of our

mothers.

A personal thank you to Cauleen, Connie, and

Amber! Happy Mother's Day.

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ATHLETES

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WATCH

Douglas County has some of the best athletes in the country.

Many enter their senior seasons with multiple D1 offers to some of the best

universities. During this school year, we will highlight some of those athletes,

their accomplishments, and their promising futures.

Rylann Taylor

Class of 2027

Silas Meuli

Class of 2026

Lilie Cohen

Class of 2027

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LilieCohen

CHAPARRAL WOLVERINES

GOLF

Lilie is currently ranked No. 1 in the CHSAA Class 5A Girls Division and

No. 2 across all classifications, already earning two All-Conference

honors and one All - State selection. At Chaparral, Lilie holds the

records for the best state tournament finish (5th) and the lowest

round ever recorded—a remarkable 68 (-4). She has offers from

multiple Division I programs; Lilie remains uncommitted.

Silas Meuli

LEGEND TITANS

BASEBALL

Prepbaseball.com ranks Meuli as a top 12 recruit in the state, and

number one at his position. Silas is a three-year varsity starter for

Legend High School and earned 1st Team All - State academic

honors. MaxPreps named him as a pre-season all state selection.

Meuli has committed to Chandler Gilbert Community College.

Rylann taylor

PONDEROSA MUSTANGS

DANCE

Rylan will be entering her fourth year on the powerhouse Ponderosa

Varsity Dance Team. As a freshman, she helped the team win

Nationals and was awarded rookie of the year. She was selected as a

Continental All - League athlete. Rylann is also a 2x state finalist! She

is not committed currently but hoping to attend UNC or CSU after her

senior year.

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