Cantril School hosts State of the Town

It's hard to believe we'll soon be hosting the fifth State of the Town event. While this occasion has become part of the backbone of the Town's annual community engagement opportunities, there's novelty in the location for this year's update: Cantril School.

Given our mutual love of history, we wanted to share some little-known background about this community gem, which the Town now proudly owns — see Page 14 for details.

We were delighted to recently learn more about the Cantril family, for whom the school is named, and of their connections to other people of prominence from Castle Rock’s early history.

According to information on the Douglas County Archives & Local History website, the Cantril family — headed by William and Jane — came to Colorado from Des Moines in 1862. The family’s oldest son, John, and his second wife, Vinona, had two children, Frank and Ethel. Ethel in 1919 married Henry Enderud — another prominent resident in Castle Rock’s history.

Henry arrived in the area with his family in 1915. After serving in World War I, he managed the Castle Rock Creamery and then the first Sinclair station in Castle Rock. He later opened a liquor store and served on Town Council in the 1950s. Enderud Boulevard in eastern Castle Rock is named for him. Ethel (Cantril) Enderud, meanwhile, passed away in 1929 following a surgery. Henry remarried in 1939 to Mary Briscoe — a Castle Rock native who served as the first County nurse. She is the namesake of a building on the Castle Rock Adventist Hospital campus.

From the hospital in The Meadows, to a school on a Downtown hill to a road in Founders Village, the names Briscoe, Cantril and Enderud will endure in Castle Rock. We hope this information intrigues you to come explore more of our Town’s rich history at this year’s State of the Town event at Cantril School on Aug. 16.

Summer roadwork ongoing around Town

Public Works is currently focused on completing three important projects: the Crystal Valley Parkway and Plum Creek Boulevard roundabout, Plum Creek Parkway widening and Ridge Road widening. These projects aim to improve safety and operations and alleviate traffic congestion. Despite significant rain delays this summer, these projects are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

For more information, visit CRgov.com/CVR, CRgov.com/PlumCreekPkwy and CRgov.com/RidgeRoad

Another significant project is the Crystal Valley interchange, which is the Town’s top transportation priority. Work for the East Frontage Road relocation is expected to begin this summer. Construction of the interchange itself is expected to begin this fall and is projected to be completed by the end of 2025. The project will improve safety and mobility in the surrounding community and provide a key regional transportation link from Interstate 25 to southern Castle Rock and Douglas County. Find out more at CRgov.com/CVI. Lastly, the start of improvements at the intersection of Founders Parkway, Fifth Street, State Highway 86 and Ridge Road, commonly referred to as the "Four Corners" intersection, will begin in late summer. Construction is expected to be completed in 2024. Learn more about this project at CRgov.com/FourCorners

Know before you go! For a comprehensive map of road construction around Town, check CRgov.com/Roadwork.

Stop the knock this summer by registering for list

The Town’s No Knock List helps prevent door-to-door solicitation. Registering your home is simple. Visit CRgov.com/NoKnock to fill out a brief form and learn more. A No Knock sticker will be mailed to you.

Town Code prohibits solicitors from knocking on your door if your address is on the No Knock List or if you display either a No Knock sticker or No Soliciting sign.

Volunteer in Castle Rock

Castle Rock has wonderful volunteers who give their time and talents to make our Town a great place to live! From working to spruce up roads, trails and parks, to coaching youth athletics, to helping provide transportation for our aging neighbors, volunteers are showing their love for our community and helping make it a better place for all.

Want to join this illustrious group? Visit CRgov.com/Volunteer to find many ways to get involved. You can search for possibilities to help by date and opportunity and learn more about each program before signing up. Many opportunities qualify as community service hours for local students.