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  • Bennett to host 3A regional volleyball Saturday

    Bennett to host 3A regional volleyball Saturday

    by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor

    AURORA — The Colorado High School Activities Association on Oct. 30 unveiled the 36 teams that qualified for 3A regional volleyball play this weekend and Bennett is among the dozen host schools.

    Bennett is the No. 9 seed and will host No. 16 Eagle Ridge Academy and 28th-seeded Cedaredge on Saturday, Nov. 4. Bennett will face Cedaredge at 1 p.m.; Eagle Ridge versus Cedaredge is scheduled at approximately 2:45 p.m.; and Bennett against Eagle Ridge should take place about 4:30 p.m. The winner of Saturday’s round-robin will advance to the Colorado State Volleyball Championships Nov. 10-11 at the Denver Coliseum.

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  • No. 1 Bennett, 4th-seeded ‘Burg to host first-round football playoff games

    No. 1 Bennett, 4th-seeded ‘Burg to host first-round football playoff games

    by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor

    AURORA — Bennett and Strasburg are on the top half of the 16-team 1A state football playoff bracket, which was released by the Colorado High School Activities Association Oct. 29. Both teams will host a first-round matchup this weekend.

    Bennett is the top seed, according to CHSAA, and will host No. 16 Highland at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3. The game was moved forward from the usual 1 p.m. Saturday playoff kickoff as Bennett hosts a 3A regional tournament the next day.

    The No. 4 Indians will play host to 13th-seeded Wray starting at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4.

    With wins, Bennett would either travel to Paonia or host Peyton Nov. 10 or 11, while the Indians would host Burlington or travel to Bailey to face off with Platte Canyon.

    If Strasburg and Bennett both win the next two weekends, they would play each other in a state semifinal Nov. 17 or 18 with the winner receiving a berth into the state championship game Nov. 25.

    The full 1A playoff bracket is below:

  • Lady Indians advance to final four in 3A softball

    by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor

    AURORA — The third-seeded Strasburg Lady Indians overcame a slow start to down No. 14 Delta 13-3 in the first round of the 3A State Softball Tournament at the Aurora Sports Complex this afternoon and then sweated out a 2-0 pitcher’s dual against sixth-seeded La Junta in the quarterfinals to advance to tomorrow’s semifinals.

    The red-and-black will face off for the third time this season against conference foe Eaton at 10 a.m. tomorrow with the winner advancing to play either Faith Christian or Brush in the championship game at 1:15 p.m

    The original 3A State Tournament bracket is below:

  • National Mammography Day — OCT 20, 2017

    National Mammography Day — OCT 20, 2017

    Each year, the third Friday of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of mammograms. National Mammography Day, which was first introduced in 1993 by President Bill Clinton, falls on October 20 this year. 
     
    Women’s health advocates recommend that women observe this day by scheduling their yearly mammograms.
     
    The goal of National Mammography Day is to increase awareness about the importance of breast cancer screenings, according to the FDA’s Office of Women’s Health.

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

    TODAY’S EVENTS – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

    CORRIDOR NEWS

    • Lutheran church announces annual craft and bake sale 

      BENNETT — Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is seeking crafters to participate in the church’s annual craft and bake sale. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, at the church. Spaces cost $20 for an 8-foot table. The church is located at 275 Ash St., Bennett. For additional information or to reserve a table, call Joni at (303)261-9422.

    • I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn

      Valley Bank Community Room @ 12 p.m.

    EVERY WEDNESDAY

    • 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 @ 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments.

    • 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.

    LIBRARY NEWS

    • Teen Tech

      Anythink Bennett library @ 4:15-5:15 p.m. Students ages 11 and up will make action videos with Go Pros.

    SCHOOLHOUSE EVENTS

    Deer Trail

    • October Read Aloud Month
    • Volleyball (V) v Gilpin County @ Gilpin County, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

    Strasburg

    • Strasburg Youth Wrestling Practice, HMS Cafateria, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 
    • UNC visit, Contact: Counseling Office, Location: commons, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interested juniors and seniors need to sign up at the counseling office.
    • SMPRD Youth Volleyball Practice, HMS Gym, 5:30 p.m.

    Bennett

    • Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:30 p.m.

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  • Bennett Ribbon Cutting Ceremony — TODAY — for Water Tower

    Bennett Ribbon Cutting Ceremony — TODAY — for Water Tower

     

    BENNETT — This tank significantly reduces the risk of water supply outages. It also improves reliable water pressure to Bennett residents and businesses, and upgrades fire flow for the Bennett Fire Protection District. The tank is visible from miles away, proudly serving as a new beacon of our community’s pride and progress.

     

    Ceremony Details:

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  • Arapahoe County Ballots Mailed — YOUR VOTE COUNTS

    Arapahoe County Ballots Mailed — YOUR VOTE COUNTS

    Ballots Mailed to Voters of Arapahoe County

    in 18 Jurisdictions

    Ballots for the 2017 Coordinated Election will be mailed to more than 322,000 active registered voters in Arapahoe County. You are eligible to vote in this election if you live in one of 18 municipalities, school districts or special districts with a race or question on the ballot. Approximately 55,000 active voters live outside these jurisdictions and will not receive a ballot. There are no county, state or federal questions this year….

    The 2017 Election is all about local questions and races that impact voters’ daily lives. Your input is critical to help shape your city or town, schools, parks and rec centers, fire department or sanitation district. Every vote counts, and we encourage eligible voters to cast a ballot.  — Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane

    Jurisdictions on the ballot include:

    • Cities and Towns: City of Aurora, City of Centennial, City of Englewood, City of Greenwood Village, City of Littleton, City of Sheridan, Town of Foxfield, and

    • School Districts: Aurora Public Schools, Bennett School District 29J, Byers School District 32J, Englewood School District, Sheridan School District No 2, and

    • Special Districts: Bennett Fire Protection District No. 7, Sable Altura Fire Protection District, Sheridan Sanitation District No. 1, South Suburban Park and Recreation District, Strasburg Fire Protection District No. 8 and Valley Sanitation District.

    Didn’t Receive a Ballot?

    If you reside in one of these jurisdictions and do not receive a ballot in your mailbox by Oct. 23, please call Arapahoe County Elections at 303-795-4511 to update your address and request a replacement ballot. Track your mail ballot with Arapahoe County’s free Ballot Track service at www.arapahoevotes.com.

    Return Your Ballot Here:

    1. Voters may return voted ballots by mail with 49 cents paid postage, or deliver it to one of twenty-four 24- hour ballot boxes. Ballots must be received by Arapahoe County by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 7.
    2. Citizens also may visit any one of four Voter Service and Polling Centers between Oct. 30 and Nov. 7 (closed Sunday, Nov. 4) to register to vote or update their registration, request a new or replacement ballot, or vote on an electronic accessible tablet. Locations are available in Aurora, Byers, Centennial and Littleton.

    New and Improved ArapahoeVotes.com 
    Today Arapahoe County debuted a newly redesigned elections website at www.ArapahoeVotes.com. The website is mobile- responsive and features improved content, enhanced accessibility and interactive tools. Visit this website to find your nearest ballot box or voting location, see a sample ballot and see a full list of your districts and elected officials. For assistance, please call Arapahoe County Elections at 303-795-4511.

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

    TODAY’S EVENTS – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

    CORRIDOR EVENTS

    Today’s Fall Festivals

    • Calvary Chapel Bennett Fall Festival

      BENNETT, CO— Calvary Chapel Bennett will host a fall festival from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Bennett Community Center. The afternoon will be filled with activities and prizes while supplies last. All activities and food are free.

    • Barr Lake State Park Harvest Festival

      BRIGHTON, CO— Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, Colorado 80603 @ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Midway games for kids to win prizes, hay rack rides, kids’ crafts, face painter. Pumpkins and corn stalks available (for appropriate donation) from our own patch!

    • Arapahoe County FairGrounds Annual Choctoberfest 

      AURORA, CO— Arapahoe County, 25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO @ 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Join Colorado’s most indulgent chocolate and beverage festival! Hopped-up chocoholics snake from booth to booth tasting chocolate, from dark and pure to sweet and milky, gooey to waxy smooth, with nuts, infused with tea, slathered on cakes, infused into alcoholic beverages, baked into brownies and artfully rolled into rich, melty truffles. Add the Chocolate Happy Hour, chocolates paired with wine and beer, entertainment, and kids’ activities  for an event to remember! A percentage of profits will be donated to The Action Center to benefit needy families.

    • Search and Rescue Agency seminar in Bennett

      COMMERCE CITY — Adams County’s search and rescue team will host a public forum on the dangers of winter weather driving @ 10 a.m., at the Bennett Community Center. Topics will include Rampart Search & Rescue’s role on I-70; winter weather preparation and seasonal car kits; winter driving safety tips; what to do if I-70 is closed; and what to expect from the agency during winter emergencies. Rampart Search & Rescue locates stranded motorists; transports essential personnel, patients and medical staff when roads are impassable; and secures or blocks road hazards. The Bennett Community Center is located at 1100 W. Colfax Ave.

    • Bennett-Watkins Lions Club

      High Plains Diner, 100 Bennett Ave. @ 8:30 a.m. Jo Brandenburg, (303)908-0796.

    • Byers Masons

      Byers Masonic Lodge @ 8 p.m.

    LIBRARY NEWS

    • Little Explorers

      Davies Library @ 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children ages 2-5 and their parents can discover new concepts of science, engineering, math and art at this new series. 

    • Professional Antique Appraisals

      Kelver Library @ 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 12-12:30 p.m.; 12:30-1 p.m.; 1-1:30 p.m.; or 1:30-2 p.m Patrons can bring up to three family heirlooms or other treasures for informal appraisals of their value. To have a piece of furniture appraised, bring a photo and a drawer (if applicable). No coins, stamps or rugs. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended.

    SCHOOLHOUSE EVENTS

    Byers

    • Volleyball (JH) v Byers @ 9:00 a.m.
    • Cross Country v Wiggins @ 9:00 a.m.

    Bennett

    • MS Football Championships- A- @ Higher Seed
    • Volleyball (JV) v Arrupe @ 10:00 a.m.
    • MS VB Championship @ Fitzsimmons – AB @ 10:00 a.m.

    Strasburg

    • SB Regionals TBD
    • Co-Ed 4 on 4 Volleyball Tournament, HS Main Gym & Small Gym @ 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Deer Trail

    • Davies Library @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    • Football (V) v Flagler @ Flagler, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    • Volleyball (V) v Flagler @ Flagler, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

    TODAY’S EVENTS – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

    CORRIDOR EVENTS

    • Candy Crawl- Halloween Event

      Northfield-Stapleton @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Treat or Treating, Hay Rides, Contests, Entertainment & more.

    • Small Business Breakfast hosted by Adams County

      BRIGHTON — Adams County will host a Small Business Appreciation Breakfast from 7:30-9:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13, at Platte River Conference Rooms A-D at the Adams County Government Center. Several small businesses will be featured, including Donek Snowboards and Donek Tools of Watkins, which are owned by Watkins resident Sean Martin. Bryan Smith with Legacy Teledata and Ryan Evans with Bruz Beers will share the spotlight. Small business owners also can network with others, access small business resources, and hear a panel discussion on the challenges small businesses face today. To RSVP, e-mail to Sarah Miley at . The Adams County Government Center is located at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway.

    EVERY FRIDAY

    • Al-Anon family group. For more information call (303)888-4525.

    LIBRARY NEWS

    • Ancestry & Beyond

      Anythink Bennett library @ 10:30-11:30 a.m. Participants can explore the past using the library’s online genealogy databases.

    • Fabulous Fridays

      Anythink Bennett library @ 1-2 p.m. Children will make glitter tattoos.

    SCHOOLHOUSE EVENTS

    Byers

    • Volleyball (C, JV, V) v Denver Christian @ DC, 4:00 p.m. 
    • Football (V) v Cornerstone @ Broomfield, 3:30 pm

    Bennett

    • Football v Front Range Christian @ home, 7:00 p.m.

    Strasburg

    • FB Booster Tailgating @ 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. 
    • FB v Estes Park @ 7:00 p.m.
    • Reader’s Theatre,  HS Small Gym/Stage @ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Bennett rec district to celebrate 10th birthday next Tuesday

    Bennett rec district to celebrate 10th birthday next Tuesday

    BENNETT — The Bennett Park & Recreation District will celebrate its 10th anniversary during its Customer Appreciation Day, Tuesday, Oct. 17.

    The event will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bennett Rec District, 455 S. First St., and will feature birthday cake and other party foods and coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

    The celebration is sponsored by the Town of Bennett, McDonald’s, King Soopers and employees of the Bennett Park & Recreation District.

    Members of the public are invited to not only partake in the celebration but see all of the offerings available through the recreation district and rec center.