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  • ArapCo inmate tests positive for tuberculosis

    CENTENNIAL — The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office announced Jan. 19 that an inmate in its detention center in Centennial is being treated for active tuberculosis.

    A TB test is offered to every inmate coming into the facility. On Jan. 16, detention administration was notified that lab results related to the inmate in question showed that additional testing would be required to determine if the inmate was positive for the disease. Pending results of the additional tests, immediate arrangements were made to house the inmate in respiratory isolation and personal protective equipment has been provided to staff needing contact with the inmate. On Jan. 18, the additional testing revealed that the inmate contracted “very minimal TB disease,” as phrased by a physician.

    While the likelihood of transmission is very low, the sheriff’s office have begun the process of testing anyone meeting the specific criteria for testing, which includes five hours or more of continuous direct contact with the inmate or 15-20 hours of direct contact with the inmate in a one week period.

    Detention administration has remained in close contact with the Denver Metro Tuberculosis Clinic and the State of Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, which has resulted in the development of an appropriate treatment plan for the inmate, as well as for any individuals meeting the exposure criteria.

    To maintain medical confidentiality, no additional information about the inmate is being released.

  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Friday, Jan. 20

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Friday, Jan. 20

    WHAT’S HAPPENING? 

      • FREEBIE DAY @ DENVER ZOO

      • Computer Tutelage

    Bennett Anything Library, 495 Seventh St., Bennett: One-on-one technical assistance in half-hour segments on a first-come, first-served basis. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Contact (303)405-3231

    • Stories & More

      Kelver Library,404 E. Front St., Byers: Parents, grandparents or caregivers can enjoy storytime, sing songs, and play with their little one (ages 0-5). All attendees will leave with books and activities to use at home. 10-11 a.m. Contact (303)822-9392.

    SPORTS

    • Boys & Girls Basketball
      • Strasburg High School vs Clear Creek, 4 p.m.
      • Deer Trail H.S. @ Limon 5 p.m.
      • Byers vs Flagler, 4 p.m.
    • 50’s sock hop and dinner fundraiser
      • Strasburg High School SES @ Hemp Hill Middle School, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
    • Adams County Honor Band @ Brighton, All Day

    HAPPY FRIDAY!! HAVE A SAFE & FUN WEEKEND!

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  • Research, Market Evaluation Tools, New Water App and Insurance Options to be Explored at CFVGA-Hosted Colorado Farm Show Produce Day Jan. 24

    Research, Market Evaluation Tools, New Water App and Insurance Options to be Explored at CFVGA-Hosted Colorado Farm Show Produce Day Jan. 24

    The Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) is urging produce growers and others involved in any way in the produce industry to attend the Colorado Farm Show Produce Day Jan. 24 at the Weld County Fairgrounds in Greeley. Produce Day is hosted by CFVGA in conjunction with the Colorado Farm Show.

    “Produce day will feature valuable information for anyone involved in any way in the production of fruits and vegetables,” said CFVGA President Robert Sakata, Sakata Farms, Brighton, Colo., who will open the day with an overview of CFVGA and its activities since the Colorado produce organization was founded in 2014.

    Beginning at 10:20am, Dr. Mike Bartolo, director of Colorado State University’s (CSU) Arkansas Valley Research Station, Rocky Ford, and Dr. Mark Uchanski, CSU assistant professor of horticulture, specialty crops, will present What’s New in Vegetable Crop Research for Colorado. Attendees will be able to ask presenters questions about the research.

    At 11:20am, Dr. Dawn Thilmany, CSU agribusiness extension economist, and Dr. Becca Jablonski, CSU food system extension economics, will present a new tool developed to enable growers to easily evaluate a variety of factors to determine the best marketing channels for their operations. Following this, Dr. Channah Rock, water quality extension specialist at the University of Arizona, will present research and a new app to help growers with water sampling. The app also predicts water quality in real time, based on historical data, weather information and environmental parameters.

    In the afternoon, beginning at 1:00pm, a panel of agricultural insurance experts will discuss insurance options for growers, including crop, product and agritourism insurance.  This session, which will feature experts from Silveus Insurance Group, Food & Peterson and Farmers Union Service Agency, is designed to help growers learn how to best manage the risks of crop loss, food safety recalls and on-farm activities with customers.

    Following the final session, participants are invited to visit directly with presenters and CFVGA board members to learn more. For a more on Colorado Produce Day, see:http://www.coloradofarmshow.com/colorado-produce 

    In addition to hosting Produce Day at the Colorado Farm Show, CFVGA is gearing up for its third annual conference, Feb. 21, at the Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel. Early registration rates end Feb. 7. For more information and to register, visit http://cfvga.org  

    CFVGA is comprised of more than 200 members, including growers of all sizes and types of production throughout the state, as well as representatives of allied industries, extension personnel and individuals. The Colorado fruit and vegetable growing sector contributes nearly $300 million to Colorado at the farm gate and is multiplied as it goes through the distribution chain. Over 60,000 Colorado acres are in fruit and vegetable production. For more on the CFVGA, visit http://coloradoproduce.org

     

  • Federal Highway Administration approves Denver Central 70 Project

    DENVER – The Federal Highway Administration Jan. 19 approved the reconstruction of Interstate 70 through central Denver, concluding a 14-year outreach and community engagement process.

    The official decision outlines what will be built, how it will be funded and which environmental and community measures will be implemented. The approval concludes the federally required National Environmental Protection Act process and allows the Colorado Department of Transportation to proceed with its proposed Central 70 Project.

    Scheduled to begin in 2018, Central 70 will reconstruct a 10-mile stretch of I-70, add one new express lane each direction, remove the aging 53-year old viaduct, lower the interstate between Brighton and Colorado boulevards and place a 4-acre park over a portion of the lowered interstate near Swansea Elementary School.

    “Improving I-70 will improve the quality of life for thousands in the Denver area, and improve public safety for hundreds of thousands each day,” said Federal Highway Administrator Gregory Nadeau. “This project will make travel safer and more efficient in one of the Rocky Mountain region’s busiest areas, setting the stage for years’ of economic growth.”

    “For the first time since I-70 was opened to travelers in 1964, we are ready to deliver long- overdue safety and mobility improvements that will strengthen this economic lifeline for the region and the state,” said CDOT Executive Director Shailen Bhatt. “The Central 70 Project also redefines the role of I-70 in local communities, which were originally divided by the interstate 50 years ago.”

    In addition to constructing the highway cover, CDOT will remodel portions of Swansea Elementary School, offer improvements to homes closest to the interstate in the Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods, and contribute $2 million to affordable housing.

    Next steps include the selection of a developer partner to design, finance, build, maintain and operate the facility, followed by final design and construction. More information is available on the Central 70 project website, central70.codot.gov.

    For more information, visit www.I-70East.com.

    POITRA Visual photosimulation services (www.poitra.com) for ATKINS and CDOT. I-70 East EIS – Phase 1 of the Final EIS Preferred Alternative (Partial Cover Lowered Alternative) Photo-Simulation. Visualization for Impact Study of Alternatives. Denver, CO, CDOT. I-70 East Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Project.
  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Thursday, Jan. 19

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Thursday, Jan. 19

    WHAT’S HAPPENING?  

    • It’s Get to Know Your Customers Day!!

      Remember when main street businesses were locally owned & operated? Well The I-70 Scout still is. We’re celebrating Get to Know Our Customers Day! We’d like to know you by name and the news that interests you…. because if we don’t have it, we will get it! So share your stories, news, events & announcements with us! #WeLoveOurCustomers @I70Scout 

    • Bingo for Books

      Bennett Anythink Library, 495 Seventh St. @ 4:15 p.m. Contact (303)405-3231

    • Fun ’N’ Games

      Bennett Anythink Library, 495 Seventh St.: Old and new board games for family fun @ 4:15 p.m. Contact (303)405-3231

    • West Arapahoe Conservation District Board

      Bennett Town Hall, 355 Fourth St. @ 5 p.m.

    • Bennett School Board

      High School library. 615 Seventh St. Work session at 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., 

    • Byers School Board

      Byers High School lecture hall @ 7 p.m.

    • Strasburg Fire Protection District Board

      District Office, 56281 E. Colfax Ave. @ 7 p.m.

    • Strasburg American Legion Post No. 183.

      Strasburg American Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave. @ 7 p.m.

    SPORTS

    • Wrestling
      • Strasburg High School vs. Highland, 6:30 p.m.
      • Byers @ Clear Creek (double dual vs Clear Creek, Platte Canyon & Battle Mountain), 6 p.m.
    • Girls Basketball
      • Bennett Middle School vs Adams City, 4:15 p.m.
      • Bennett High School @ Jefferson, 5:30 p.m
    • Boys & Girls Basketball
      • Deer Trail High School @ Arickaree/Woodlin, 5 a.m.

    EVERY THURSDAY

    • Music & Movement

      Anythink Bennett Library: Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments @ 10 a.m.

    • Family Story Time

      Davies Library, Deer Trail: Ages 3-5 @ 11 a.m.

    • Bingo for Books

      4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    • AA Strasburg Sobriety

      Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane Shade, @ 7:30 p.m. Contact (303)717-2263.

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  • Town Hall

    Aurora — State Senator Rhonda Fields host a Community Town Hall Thursday with Reps. Mike Weissman and Dominique Jackson to share information and gather ideas for the 2017 legislative session. Legislators will address Gov. Hickenlooper’s State of the State address as well as hot topics on this year’s agenda. Henry Sobanet, from the Governor’s Office of State Planning & Budgeting will talk about the budget request and the state of the state. Q&A session to follow. 

    2017 Legislative Session: Challenges & Opportunities Town Hall

    Community College of Aurora

    Fine Arts Building Forum (F100)

    15990 East CentreTech Parkway, Aurora

    7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19

  • Television Show visits Colorado: Handcrafted America

    Handcrafted America is an in-depth look at crafters and artisans across the country. -Boston Magazine 

    Jill Wagner travels our country seeking out talented artisans who make products the old-fashioned way: with their own two hands.  In every half-hour, Jill meets three gifted artisans and gets a behind-the-scenes look at how their products are created. Along the way, viewers learn about the history and cultural heritage that inspire and influence the design of their handcrafted products.

    Here is a sneak peek into the new television series:

    In a world of mass-produced products, modern technology has made it easier than ever for an individual to create and distribute customizable and unique items without having middlemen like manufacturers. This growing shift will continue to affect the economy…and will have a transformative impact on our future …. Welcome to the Maker Movement, an evolution of millions of people who are taking big risks to start their own small businesses dedicated to creating and selling self-made products.

    Handcrafted America visits COLORADO:

    • Mike McCabe, Denver, CO, who crafts custom snow skis from poplar, maple and bamboo wood;
    • Ted Allsup, Englewood, CO, who along with his acclaimed team of belt buckle makers use any material they can, including sand and minerals, to adorn their custom Western themed products; and,
    • Phil Watkins, Watkins, CO, a traditional stained glass creator that is carrying on a centuries old family artistry.

    The episode featuring these artisans air at 7:30pm MT on January 20th; February 3rd; and February 17th, respectively.

     

     

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Wednesday, Jan. 18

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Wednesday, Jan. 18

    WHAT’S HAPPENING? 

     

    • 2017: Year of the Rooster

      Kelver Library, 404 E. Front St., Byers: Children ages 5-12 can have stories, games, crafts and fortune cookies as they learn about Chinese New Year fun. According to Chinese tradition, each year in a 12-year cycle is related to a different animal and has different meanings. Years of the Rooster include 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029. Event details: @ 3:30-4:30 p.m. Contact (303)822-9392.

    • Explorsion: Curious Minds of All Ages Explore Science

      Bennett Anythink Library, 495 Seventh St., Bennett: Metal Washer Brain Teaser Puzzles @ 4:15 P.M. Contact (303)405-3231

    • Wacky Wednesdays Book Club:

      Davies Library, 303 Third Ave., Deer Trail: Book club for ages 8-11. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series by Rick Riordan @ 4-5 p.m. Contact (303)769-4310

    • I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce

      Lunch & Learn @ 12 p.m.

    SPORTS

    • Wrestling
      Hemp Hill M.S. @ Bennett, 4 p.m.
    • Girls Basketball
      Bennett High School @ Arrupe, 5:30 p.m.
    • Boys Basketball
      Bennett High School vs. Arrupe, 5:30 p.m.

    EVERY WEDNESDAY

    • Baby Bounce

      Anythink Bennett library: Songs, stories and rhyme times for babies up to age 2 and their caregivers @ 10 a.m.

    • Music & Movement

      Anythink Bennett library: Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments @ 10 a.m.

    • Bennett Young At Heart seniors potluck

      Bennett Community Center @12 p.m. Contact 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.

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  • Denver police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run; award offered

     

    DENVER (AP) _ Denver police are looking for a driver involved in a fatal hit and run crash on Sunday morning.

    They say a man was hit in the LoDo neighborhood by a BMW 6 series sedan around 2:15 a.m. as the many bars and clubs in the area shut down for the night.

    Police are offering an award for up to $2,000 to anyone who can help them find the driver.

     

  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Tuesday, Jan. 17

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Tuesday, Jan. 17

    WHAT’S HAPPENING?  

    • Did You Know?? It’s NATIONAL BOOTLEGGER’S DAY … Cheers!

      January 17 is the birthday of Templeton Rye Whiskey, bootlegger Al Capone and the son of another bootlegger, Meryl Kerkhoff. The term found its permanent place in the American vocabulary when Congress passed the Eighteenth Amendment prohibiting the manufacture, transportation and sale of alcohol in 1920. Thirsty Americans still had a demand for liquor, so while some distilleries switched their production to something legal, others took to bootlegging. Being that people actually hid their liquor in their boots! Bootleggers helped fill the demand by smuggling from Canada and Mexico, and distilling their own liquor in backwoods and secluded areas.  Other terms, such as rum-runner and moonshiner, became popular during this time as well. The PEOPLE spoke and The Prohibition was repealed in 1933. Share your pics with us! Have a drink of Templeton Rye with friends and share your photos with us @I70Scout #BootleggersDay #TheGoodStuff #DriveSober

    • Strasburg Seniors Comanche VIP Association

      Strasburg American Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave @ 12 p.m.

    • Bennett-Watkins Lions Club

      Bennett Community Center, 1100 W. Colfax., @7 p.m., Contact: Jo Brandenburg, (303)908-0796. 

    SPORTS

    • Wrestling
      • Hemp Hill Middle School @ Ft. Morgan, 2 p.m.
    • Girls Basketball
      • Hemp Hill Middle School vs Limon, 4 p.m.
      • Bennett Middle School vs Clear Creek, 4:15 p.m.
      • Strasburg High School @ University, 4 p.m.
    • Boys Basketball
      • Strasburg High School vs University, 4 p.m.

    EVERY TUESDAY

    • Story time

      Anythink Bennett Library, Bennett: ages 2-4 will enjoy puppets, songs, finger plays and stories that have stood the test of time @ 10 a.m.

    • Family story time

      Davies Library, Deer Trail: ages 3-5 @ 11 a.m.

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