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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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  • NOTICE OF ELECTION — BENNETT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 29J

    NOTICE OF ELECTION

    BENNETT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 29J

    ADAMS & ARAPAHOE COUNTIES, COLORADO

     

    TO BE HELD

    TUESDAY, November 7, 2017

     

    MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

     

    PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to law and requisite action of the Board of Education of Bennett School District 29J, (the “School District”), in the Counties of Adams & Arapahoe, State of Colorado, a Regular Biennial School Election will be held in the School District on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

     

    The election will be conducted (by mail ballot) as part of the coordinated election to be conducted by the County Clerk and Recorder in Adams & Arapahoe Counties. Information about the walk-in locations for delivery of mail ballots and receipt of replacement ballots is available by contacting the appropriate County Clerk and Recorder in Adams or Arapahoe County.

     

    At the election, the eligible electors of the School District shall vote for members of the Board of Education. Candidates for the position of the Director of the Board of Education are:

    Bennett School District 29J

    School Director at Large

    [Four-Year Term]

    (Vote for Two)

     

    Zebulen A. Petre

    James DuBois

    Kyle Meyer

     

    This official election notice incorporates by reference the election notice by the County Clerk and Recorder concerning the location for application and the return of absentee ballots and notice about the locations and times for early voting. Information is available by contacting the appropriate County Clerk and Recorder in Adams or Arapahoe County.

     

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Education of Bennett School District No. 29J, in the Counties of Adams & Arapahoe, and State of Colorado, has caused this notice to be given as required by law this 17th day of October 2017.

     

     

     

  • 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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  • Lady Tigers to host league tournament first round this Thursday

    Lady Tigers to host league tournament first round this Thursday

    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.

  • Road construction stymies Strasburg traffic

    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 .

  • 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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  • Whole Foods & Amazon recalls organic Raisin Bran

    Whole Foods & Amazon recalls organic Raisin Bran

    365 Everyday Value Organic Raisin Bran

    — Recalled —

    Due to undeclared peanuts

    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

    Link to more information

      

     

     

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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.
  • AdCo sheriff searching for kidnapping suspect

    AdCo sheriff searching for kidnapping suspect

    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.