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
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.
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.
by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor
BENNETT — The Bennett Lady Tigers will host a three-team round-robin for the first round of the Frontier League Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Bennett will face off with Arrupe Jesuit beginning at 4 p.m. The middle match will be between Arrupe Jesuit and Lake County at approximately 5:15 p.m. The Lady Tigers will return to the court about 6:30 p.m. to take on Lake County.
The winner of the night advances to the conference tournament semifinals and finals Saturday, Oct. 21, at Middle Park in Granby. Semifinal matches — pitting the highest seed against No. 4 and second and third seeds against each other — will take place at 11 a.m and approximately 12:30 p.m. The third-place match will follow the semifinals with the day to conclude with the championship match at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Bennett enters the tournament as the second seed with a 13-2 record overall, 7-1 in conference play.
For additional playoff information, visit www.i-70scout.com.
Lady Tigers Jazmyn Brown, above, Isabelle Babi, below, and the rest of the Bennett volleyball team will start Frontier League Tournament play this Thursday on their home court against Arrupe Jesuit and Lake County in a three-team round robin.
by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor
STRASBURG — Today marked the first day that road construction crews were in Strasburg replacing Highway 36, also known as Colfax Avenue, through the entire east-to-west length of the community.
The work will be done throughout the week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will result in one-lane closures. Parking along the roadway is not allowed and traffic flow will be handled via flaggers throughout town.
Commuters coming in from the east of town on Highway 36 must detour north on Headlight or Comanche roads and turn west on 26th Avenue to get back down to Strasburg Road. Commuters coming in from the west are advised to head north on Piggott and east on 26th Avenue to enter town on the back side. Traffic on the north-to-south side streets is not allowed to cross Highway 36 and are being diverted west and east of towns to loop back from the north.
For project information, call (303)317-2112 or e-mail .
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.
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!
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.
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.
High Plains Diner, 100 Bennett Ave. @ 8:30 a.m. Jo Brandenburg, (303)908-0796.
Byers Masonic Lodge @ 8 p.m.
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.
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.
Whole Foods Market has issued a recall for 365 Everyday Value Organic Raisin Bran because the product contains undeclared peanuts, a known allergen.
“The issue was discovered after Whole Foods Market determined the packaging contained Peanut Butter Cocoa Balls instead of Organic Raisin Bran,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
The recalled cereal was sold in stores across the United States and online through Amazon.
Company name: Whole Foods Market & Amazon online
Product name: 365 Everyday Value Organic Raisin Bran, 15-ounce boxes, UPC code 9948243903, “best by” June 4, 2018
Reason for recall: Undeclared peanuts
Distribution: Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. and online at Amazon online
Northfield-Stapleton @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Treat or Treating, Hay Rides, Contests, Entertainment & more.
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.
Anythink Bennett library @ 10:30-11:30 a.m. Participants can explore the past using the library’s online genealogy databases.
Anythink Bennett library @ 1-2 p.m. Children will make glitter tattoos.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a kidnapping suspect on bond and awaiting trial.
On the evening of Oct. 10, the ankle monitor for Dean Cordova, 57, appeared to die. He was last tracked in the area of the 5400 block of Federal Boulevard.
Cordova stands 5’8″ tall and weighs about 200 pounds with a shaved head and brown eyes.
The Adams County Sheriff’s office asks members of the public to call with any information.
BENNETT — The Bennett Tigers will end the weekend 7-0 on the gridiron without playing a game on Friday.
Front Range Christian has forfeited the Oct. 13 game at Paul Read Field because of a lack of healthy players meaning no Friday night lights action at Bennett.
The orange-and-black has two more regular season Foothills Conference games — Oct. 20 at Manual and Oct. 27 at home against undefeated Platte Canyon — before the 1A playoffs start Nov. 4.
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.
