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17 Mile House Farm Park plans open house

CENTENNIAL — The public can step back in time and come visit a 155-year old farm which served as a resting stop for pioneers traveling by wagon on the Smoky Hill Trail in the early 1800s.

Arapahoe County is inviting the public to visit the 17 Mile House Farm Park at an open house from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, March 11, to learn about the historic property and its significance to the Old West. The park is located at 8181 S. Parker Rd., Centennial.

Volunteers from the Cherry Creek Valley Historical Society will be dressed in period costumes and will provide history of the property along with free house tours. Special demonstrations will include wool spinning, quilting and butter churning. Previous residents of the house will also tell stories and tales about growing up at 17 Mile House in the 1940s and ’50s on their dairy farm.

The Arapahoe County heritage area includes a house, red barn, silo and milk shed, which were restored to their known condition in the early 1900s. The 17 Mile House is the only mile house in Colorado in its original rural setting. Other features at the farm house include two replica windmills, 30 acres of open space, a trailhead to the Cherry Creek Regional Trail, picnic tables, parking and restrooms.

The Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners will provide guided nature walks to Cherry Creek, we’ll have a live bird and raptor presentation and an old 1940’s dump truck for viewing.

The 17 Mile House Farm Park is managed by Arapahoe County Open Space. For more information, visit http://arapahoegov.com.

March 10, 2017
TODAY’S EVENTS – Friday, March 10
WHAT’S GOOD TODAY?
- TALENT & ART SHOW BENEFIT FOR SPRING MUSICAL
  
  STRASBURG — Strasburg Schools Talent and Art Show for grades K-12 @ 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Talent show winners in each of four grade groups — K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 — will win $50 cash prizes, and an additional audience-choice $50 prize will also be awarded. Prizes awarded to groups will be divided equally between the members. The top entry into the art contest will also receive a $50 prize. Proceeds will benefit the Strasburg Singers and their spring musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” Admission is $3 per student and $5 per adult. Hot dogs will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Jenny Authier at .
EVERY FRIDAY
- Al-Anon family group
  
  For more information call (303)888-4525.
- Story Time
  
  Kelver Library, Byers @ 10 a.m.
- Handiwork Hangout
  
  Anythink Bennett library @ 1 – 4 p.m. Adults can share new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or other handiwork projects. Help available for new crafters at some gatherings.
SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS
- Strasburg State Basketball
- Strasburg District Talent Show, HS Main Gym @ 3:30 – 9:30 p.m.
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March 10, 2017
St. Patrick’s Day DUI Enforcement Begins Friday

To keep Colorado roads safe from impaired drivers during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies will conduct The Heat Is On DUI enforcement starting Friday, March 10, and ending Monday, March 20. Statewide, 88 law enforcement agencies will participate in the DUI crackdown for alcohol and drugs.

“It’s no secret that for many, alcohol is a major component of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations,” said Darrell Lingk, Director of CDOT’s Office of Transportation Safety. “We hope people plan a sober ride home before they start drinking and use DUI-prevention tools like smartphone breathalyzers and ride sharing apps to make educated decisions.”

Last year, 106 Colorado law enforcement agencies arrested 455 motorists during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period — a nearly 10 percent decrease from the 505 arrests during the 2015 enforcement.

“The decrease in DUI arrests during last year’s enforcement was promising, but 455 DUI arrests indicates that there are still far too many people driving impaired,” said Col. Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “People need to realize that even one drink can impair your ability to drive. Troopers are on the lookout for impaired drivers every day, all day, all night, across the entire state. The consequences of driving impaired are not worth the risk.”

In addition to the serious safety risks associated with impaired driving, a DUI can cost more than $13,500 after considering fines, legal fees and increased insurance costs. Penalties increase for repeat offenders.

CDOT’s R-U-Buzzed app is another useful DUI-prevention tool. The app allows users to track their blood alcohol content (BAC) level based on information they enter — weight, gender and the number and type of drinks consumed in a given time. The app compares the user’s estimated BAC with Colorado’s DUI and DWAI laws, and includes a “Back to Zero” estimate, which approximates when the user will be completely sober after they stop drinking. Download the R-U-Buzzed app for iPhone and Android FREE: onelink.to/r-u-buzzed.

The Heat Is On campaign runs throughout the year with 12 specific high visibility impaired driving enforcement periods centered on national holidays and large public events. Enforcement periods can include sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and additional law enforcement on duty dedicated to impaired driving enforcement. More details about the campaign, including impaired driving enforcement plans, arrest totals and safety tips can be found at HeatIsOnColorado.com.

March 9, 2017
TODAY’S EVENTS – Thursday, March 9
WHAT’S GOOD TODAY?
- Bingo for Books
  
  Anythink Bennett library @ 4:15 p.m.
- I-70 Regional Economic Advancement Partnership
  
  Front Range Airport @11:45 a.m. Lunch available for $15.
- Bennett Fire Protection District Board
  
  Station No. 3. @ 7 p.m.
- Byers Park & Recreation District Board
  
  Quint Valley Fairgrounds @ 7 p.m.
- Eastern Plains Honor Guard practice
  
  Strasburg American Legion Hall @ 7 p.m. Contact for questions: (303)719-8292.
EVERY THURSDAY
- Music & Movement
  
  Anythink Bennett library @ 10 a.m. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments.
- Family Story Time
  
  Davies Library, Deer Trail @ 11 a.m. For ages 3-5.
- AA Strasburg Sobriety
  
  Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. @ 7:30 p.m. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.
SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS
- Bennett ES Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4:30 p.m.
- Bennett High School Girls Soccer @ Adams City @ 4:00 p.m.
- Bennett District Talent Show Auditions @ 4:15 p.m.
- Bennett ES Book Fair @ 4:30 p.m.
- Strasburg State Basketball
- Strasburg Art Club, HS Art Room @ 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Outlaw Wrestling Club, SES cafeteria @ 5:15 – 7:15 p.m.
- Strasburg Youth Wrestling Practice, HMS cafeteria @ 6 – 8 p.m.
- Byers V/J FB Bulldog Football Tutoring @ 7 – 7:45 p.m.
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March 9, 2017
TODAY’S EVENTS – Wednesday, March 8
WHAT’S GOOD TODAY?
- Crafternoon
  
  Anythink Bennett library @ 4:15 p.m. Participants will make an agamograph. What is agamograph? An agamograph is a series of images that change at different angles.
- Needlework and Crafts
  
  Bennett Community Center @ 1 p.m. Mary White, (303)644-3202, or Peg Mancuso, (303)644-5191.
- IOU with Love
  
  Social hour @ 6 – 7 p.m., Meeting @ 7 p.m., location varies. For location and directions, call (303)913-7094 or (303)261-0680 or visit www.iougivingcircle.com.
- Strasburg School Board
  
  Strasburg High School Community Room @ 6:30 p.m.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
- Bennett Young At Heart seniors potluck
  
  Bennett Community Center @ 12 p.m. Shirley Kuzara, (303)644-4768.
- Byers Silver & Gold senior citizens game day
  
  Byers American Legion Hall @ 12:30 p.m.
- Recovery in Christ
  
  Valley Bank, Strasburg @ 7 – 9 p.m.
- Baby Bounce
  
  Anythink Bennett library @ 10 – 10:30 a.m. Songs, stories and rhyme times for babies up to age 2 and their caregivers.
- Music & Movement
  
  Anythink Bennett library @ 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments.
SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS
- Bennett ES Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4:30 p.m.
- Bennett ES- Book Fair @ 4:30 p.m.
- Strasburg Youth Wrestling Practice, SES cafeteria @ 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.
- TC Lightning Club Softball Practice, Hemphill Middle School Gym @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm
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March 8, 2017
COLORADO FREEBIES: MARCH 2017

FREE EVENTS IN MARCH!!

DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS @ CHATFIELD:
MARCH 7^TH

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM:
MARCH 7^TH

DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS:
MARCH 22^ND

DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE:
MARCH 13^TH

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March 7, 2017
TODAY’S EVENTS – Tuesday, March 7
WHAT’S GOOD TODAY?
- DOUBLE WAMMIE!!
  1. FREEBIE DAY @ CHILDREN’S MUSEUM!!
  2. FREEBIE DAY @ DENVER’S CHATFIELD BOTANIC GARDENS!!
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- Donkey Basketball Game
  
  The Deer Trail Class of 2017 will host a donkey basketball fundraiser at 7 p.m. in the big gymnasium. Tickets are available for $7 apiece in advance or $10 per person at the door. For additional information, contact Karee Klassen at (303)769-4421, ext. 222.
- Bennett VFW Post No. 8449
  
  Bennett VFW Hall @ 6:30 p.m.
- Deer Trail Town Board
  
  Town Hall, 255 Second Ave. @ 7 p.m.
- National Pancake Day
  
  Anythink Bennett library, 495 Seventh St. @ 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. The batter is mixed and the griddle is hot. Patrons can celebrate National Pancake Day with a stack of hotcakes cooked just for them.
- Tuesday Tech
  
  Anythink Bennett library, 495 Seventh St. @ 4:15 p.m. Students ages 11 and up will celebrate National Pancake Day by printing pancakes in 3D.
EVERY TUESDAY
- Story Time
  
  Anythink Bennett library @ 10 a.m. Kids ages 2-4 will enjoy puppets, songs, finger plays and stories that have stood the test of time.
- Family Story Time
  
  Davies Library, Deer Trail @ 11 a.m. Ages 3-5.
SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS
- Mountain View Church Breakfast, HS Band Room @ 7 – 8 a.m.
- Outlaw Wrestling Club, SES cafeteria @ 5:15 – 7:15 p.m.
- BOCES Parent Advisory Committee Presentation, HS V-Net Room 106 @ 5:30 – 8 p.m.
- Strasburg Youth Wrestling Practice, Hemphill Middle School cafeteria @ 6 – 8 p.m.
- Byers V/J FB Bulldog Football Tutoring @ 7 – 7:45 p.m.
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March 7, 2017
Air Quality Health Advisory for Blowing Dust

Issued for portions of northeastern Colorado

Issued at 12:00 PM MST, Monday, March 6, 2017

Issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Affected Area: portions of northeastern Colorado. The affected area includes Morgan, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Washington, Yuma and eastern parts of Weld, Adams and Arapahoe counties. Cities include, but are not limited to Fort Morgan, Sterling, Julesburg, Holyoke, Akron, Wray and Deer Trail.

Advisory in Effect: 12:00 PM MST, Monday, March 6, 2017 to 6:00 PM MST, Monday, March 6, 2017.

Public Health Recommendations: If significant blowing dust is present and reducing visibility to less than 10 miles across a wide area, People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children in the affected area should reduce prolonged or heavy indoor and outdoor exertion.

Outlook: Extremely strong winds with a passing storm system will produce areas of blowing dust on Monday. Areas of blowing dust are already impacting many parts of the advisory area. Blowing dust will remain possible throughout the advisory area before the wind tapers off during the late afternoon and evening hours on Monday.

For the latest Colorado statewide air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit:
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx

Social Media:

http://www.facebook.com/cdphe.apcd

http://twitter.com/#!/cdpheapcd

March 6, 2017
TODAY’S EVENTS – Monday, March 6
WHAT’S GOOD TODAY?
- SIGN UP!! for Home-based business Commerce Night
  
  The I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce invites all home-based business to showcase their products and services at a Chamber After Hours event. The event is free to both the businesses and the public and will be hosted at the Valley Bank Community Room in Strasburg from 5 – 7 p.m on April 6, 2017. Refreshments will be served. For more information and to reserve a space, contact Lindsay at (303)644-3332.
EVERY MONDAY
- High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal
  
  Strasburg High School band room @ 6:30 p.m. New players welcome.
- Bingo
  
  Byers American Legion Hall @ 7 p.m.
- AA Strasburg Sobriety
  
  Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. @ 7:30 p.m. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.
SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS
- Strasburg Youth Wrestling Practice, SES cafeteria @ 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.
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March 6, 2017
TODAY’S EVENTS – Sunday, March 5
FREE ONLINE SUDOKU

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EVERY SUNDAY
- Alcoholics Anonymous
  
  For more information call (303)903-6734.
SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS

Strasburg Cobra Baseball, Hemphill Middle School Gym @ 2 – 4 p.m.

Strasburg Football Banquet, SES cafeteria @ 4 – 8 p.m.

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March 5, 2017