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  • WEEKEND EVENT!!

    WEEKEND EVENT!!

    Strasburg Firehouse Hosts a Unique Experience…

     

    The Strasburg Fire Protection District will host an open house from 12-4 p.m., Saturday, June 17, at the Strasburg Firehouse. The event will feature a rescue scenario at 2 p.m. Also featured will be a command post, Flight for Life, and burn house for kids. Chili and sno-cones will be served.

    Where: 56281 E Colfax Ave, Strasburg, CO

    For more info, contact (303) 622-4814

     

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Thursday June, 15

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Thursday June, 15

    WHAT’S GOOD TODAY?

    • 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 @ 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.

    EVERY THURSDAY 

    • AA Strasburg Sobriety book study

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

    LIBRARY NEWS

    • Exploring Elements with Exploration Universe

      Anythink Bennett library @2:30-3:30 p.m. Young, inquisitive minds can take a journey through the Periodic Table of Elements. Exploration Universe will show them what elements look like while they learn wild facts and see amazing demonstrations of their properties. 495 Seventh St., (303)405-3231, anythinklibraries.org

    • Woodburning Art

      Anythink Bennett library 10:30-11:30 a.m. Participants will learn woodburning techniques and tips while creating a beautiful piece of original art.

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Happy Flag Day! Wednesday June, 14

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Happy Flag Day! Wednesday June, 14

    WHAT’S GOOD TODAY?

    Did you know? It’s Flag Day!

    Flag Day has a long history and began on the local level. Its origins date back to 1885, when a schoolteacher in Wisconsin had her class honor “Flag Birthday” on June 14 to mark the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. From there, communities across the country began to mark the day.

     

    When?

    In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson made a presidential proclamation, which officially established Flag Day. It was not until 1949, however, that President Harry Truman signed an act of Congress designating June 14 as Flag Day.

     

    Why?

    Flag Day marks the official adoption of the American flag that flies all over the country today. The Flag Resolution of 1777 declared, in part: “Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

    • Freebie Day at Denver Botanic Gardens!

    • Needlework and crafts

      Bennett Community Center @ 1 p.m. Mary White, (303)644-3202, or Peg Mancuso, (303)644-5191.

    • IOU with Love

      Location varies. Social hour 6-7 p.m., meeting @ 7 p.m. For details, contact (303)913-7094 or (303)261-0680 or visit www.iougivingcircle.com.

    EVERY WEDNESDAY 

    • 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.

    LIBRARY NEWS

    • Hooray for Dad!

      Anythink Bennett library @ 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Kids can show appreciation for their father figures by making a special Father’s Day present and card. 495 Seventh St., (303)405-3231, anythinklibraries.org

    • Denver Zooperheros

      Kelver Library @ 10 – 11 a.m. Spiderman and Ironman have nothing on these amazing Zooperheroes. Animals have cool adaptions to help them survive the perils of the natural world. 404 E. Front St., Byers, (303)822-9392, www.arapahoelibraries.org

     

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  • Front Range Action Day for Ozone

    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council have issued an OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 for the Front Range Urban Corridor from El Paso County north to Larimer and Weld counties, including the Denver-Boulder area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley.

    Stratospheric enhancement of ozone on Tuesday, along with light winds and warm temperatures on Wednesday will allow ozone levels to increase into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category.

    This Ozone Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    The highest Ozone related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on June 13, 2017, is 61 which indicates Moderate ozone air quality. It was recorded by the ASP ambient ozone monitor. Unusually sensitive individuals may experience respiratory symptoms. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

    The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on June 13, 2017, is 54 which indicates Moderate Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality. It was recorded by the FTCF ambient monitor. Respiratory symptoms possible in unusually sensitive individuals, possible aggravation of heart or lung disease in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.

    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
    Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 2:30 PM MDT

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups conditions are most likely in the Colorado Springs area, including the surrounding suburbs and foothills. On Wednesday, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups conditions are most likely in the western and southern suburbs of the Denver Metro Area. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion in the relevant areas on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Tuesday. Moderate conditions are expected within the Denver Metro Area and northward to Ft. Collins. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion in these areas on Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday, fine particulate matter concentrations should be in the Good category.

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Visibility is expected to be Good to Moderate on Wednesday.

    COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
    Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 2:20 PM MDT

    Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke

    Issued for northwestern parts of Rio Blanco County and southwestern parts of Moffat County
    Issued at 3:00 PM MDT, Tuesday, June 13, 2017

  • African-American high school students gather for CSU’s 25th annual Black Issues Forum

     

    For the 25th year, African-American high school seniors from around the nation will research issues important to the African-American community during the Black Issues Forum (BIF) at Colorado State University June 13-17.

    Students work for four days to research issues related to African-Americans in history, the public imagination, paths to higher education, science and the struggle for social justice. The event ends in a formal forum where students present findings.

    Exposure to higher education

    “The purpose of the Black Issues Forum is to expose high school students to higher education and Colorado State University,” said Bobby Browning, BIF director and senior assistant director of admissions at CSU. “After spending a few days living and conducting research on a university campus, this experience makes the pursuit of a college degree less daunting for the high school participants.”

    In addition to researching issues related to the African-American community, students also strengthen skills in public speaking, teamwork and leadership. Colorado State University faculty, staff and current students help facilitate the program.

    Students from across the country

    This year, 65 students will gather from across the country. Students are traveling from Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington, D.C.

    For more information about the Black Issues Forum, contact Browning at (970) 213-4032.
  • Freeland’s rough start sinks Rox in Pittsburgh

    Freeland’s rough start sinks Rox in Pittsburgh

    by Jonathan Toye and Bob Cohn

    PITTSBURGH — With Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon making a triumphant return to the mound five weeks after cancer surgery, Josh Harrison supplied early run support as the Pirates rolled to a 7-2 win over the Rockies on Monday night at PNC Park to open a three-game series.
    “Definitely a good win,” Harrison said. “Good to see Jameson back out there. Good team win. Good team effort all-around.”
    Taillon (No. 2 overall, 2010 Draft, the Woodlands HS in Texas) struck out five while scattering five hits in five scoreless innings in his first start since being diagnosed with testicular cancer in early May.
    • Taillon wins first start since cancer surgery
    Harrison (sixth round, 2008 Draft, University of Cincinnati) gave Taillon a 2-0 lead in the first when he drove a 1-1 slider off Rockies starter Kyle Freeland (No. 8 overall pick, 2014 Draft, Thomas Jefferson HS in Denver) to the left-field bleachers. His two-run home run had an exit velocity of 100.1 mph, a launch angle of 29 degrees and traveled a projected 378 feet, according to Statcast™. The Pirates kept building their lead and have won three straight games for only the third time this season.
    “I just beat him to the spot and put a good swing on it,” Harrison said. “A lot of it as a hitter is if you can be on time and put the barrel there, you let the rest happen.”
    The Rockies threatened to come back, generating 11 hits and placing a runner in scoring position in seven consecutive innings. But they didn’t capitalize. Their first run came in the sixth when Trevor Story (No. 45 overall, 2011, Irving HS in Texas) singled to right field. They added another run in the ninth, but by then it was too late.
    “We’ve been swinging the bats lately,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “We just didn’t get a couple of key its to swing the game a little closer.”

    MOMENTS THAT MATTERED

    The Great Escape: Taillon encountered some trouble early in the fourth after allowing a single and a walk with no outs. That prompted pitching coach Ray Searage to visit the mound. Whatever he said proved to help Taillon, as he rebounded to retire the next three batters to keep the Rockies scoreless.
    “Ray can be the pitcher whisperer when he goes out there,” Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. “There is a lot of merit with what Ray is able to do when he goes out there based on the relationship he’s developed with these guys … It was more giving [Taillon] a chance to catch his breath, regroup and reset. And he did that very well.”
    Production in the middle: The middle of the order gave the Pirates some insurance runs in the third. David Freese (9th round, 2006 Draft, South Alabama University) ripped a double to right field, and Jose Osuna and Andrew McCutchen (No. 11 overall pick, 2005 Draft, Fort Meade HS in Florida) both singled to drive in two runs to extend the Bucs lead to 4-0.

    QUOTABLE

    We are seeing good at-bats all-around. Situation hitting has been going well. We have been taking extra bases on base hits, center field, left-center. We are pushing the envelope and just putting pressure on the other side. That’s part of it. Getting on base and making anything that you can happen.” — Harrison, on the Pirates’ recent offensive production
    “He’s got a good arm. This guy was a No. 1 pick. Pretty good talent. I like the movement to the fastball. He’s got an impressive breaking ball, when thrown properly. Those two pitches are plus Major League pitches. He gets the ball in the strike zone, he lands that hook a little more consistently, he can win some games. He can be effective. First time I’ve seen him live. I’ve read about him for years.” — Black, on Taillon’s performance

    SOUND SMART WITH YOUR FRIENDS

    Harrison’s home run was the Pirates’ first in 176 plate appearances, which at the time was the longest streak in the Majors. Osuna’s two-run homer in the seventh against the Orioles on June 7 had been the last Pirates’ dinger.

     

  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Tuesday, June 13

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Tuesday, June 13

    WHAT’S GOOD TODAY?

    • Free legal self-help clinic

      Anythink Bennett library @ 2 – 3:30 p.m. Via remote Internet access. Space limited. 

    • Final committee meeting for 2017 Strasburg Hometown Days

      Strasburg Presbyterian Church @ 7 p.m. to discuss Strasburg Hometown Days held Aug. 11-13 with theme of “Hometown Traditions.”

    • Bennett Board of Trustees

      Town Hall, 355 Fourth St. Work-study @ 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting @ 7 p.m. 

    • Strasburg Sanitation & Water Board

      Valley Bank Community Room @ 7 p.m.

    • Order of the Eastern Star Hope Chapter No. 122.

      Bennett Eastern Star Hall @ 7:30 p.m. 575 Palmer Ave.

      Library News

    • miniThinkers

      Anythink Bennett library @ 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children up to 4 years old can explore early literacy through interactive experiences like cooking, art and science. This special program will focus on heroes.

    • Code It!

      Anythink Bennett library @ 2:30-3:30 p.m. Students ages 11 and up will learn to design websites with CSS.

    • Doc Murdock Magic Show

      Davies Library @ 10:30-11:30 a.m. Readers will enjoy this interactive comical magic show with a truly funny magician. 303 Third Ave., Deer Trail, (303)769-4310, www.arapahoelibraries.org

    • Adult book club

      Kelver Library @ 6:30-7:30 p.m. “Everything I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng. 404 E. Front St., Byers, (303)822-9392, www.arapahoelibraries.org

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  • Road construction converges on Byers today; delays and detours to be expected

    Road construction converges on Byers today; delays and detours to be expected

    BYERS — The eastbound lane of the Highway 36 construction project between Strasburg and Byers has been mostly completed and crews are working through Byers today, creating a bevy of backups and detours.

    The project manager said that the first lane of the construction at the Highway 36 intersection in Byers and moving north towards the I-7o overpass will be concluded today but that the second lane won’t be done until tomorrow. In addition to traffic being detoured, 5 to 10 minute delays can be expected, if not longer.

     

  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Monday, June 12

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Monday, June 12

    WHAT’S GOOD TODAY?

    • Byers Fire Protection District Board

      Byers Firehouse @ 6:30 p.m.

    • Byers Water & Sanitation District Board

      District Office, 421 S. Sherman St. @ 7 p.m. 

    • Comanche Crossing Historical Society

      Museum Office, 56060 E. Colfax Ave., Strasburg @ 7 p.m.

    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. Contact Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Sunday, June 11

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Sunday, June 11

     

    CLICK HERE

    DAILY CROSSWORD GAMES! 

     

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    EVERY SUNDAY

    Alcoholics Anonymous. For more information call (303)903-6734.