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  • Byers advances to Saturday’s district baseball semis

    Byers advances to Saturday’s district baseball semis

    by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor

    DENVER — The Byers Bulldogs utilized a 6-run sixth inning for a come-from-behind 8-5 win over home-standing Denver Academy in one of two pigtail games in the 2A District 4 Tournament May 11.

    The No. 5 green-and-white will face top-seeded Burlington in the first semifinal at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 13, at Vista Peak High School, 24500 E. Sixth Ave., Aurora. The second semifinal pits No. 2 Front Range Christian against third-seeded Limon at approximately 12:30. The two winners will play in the district championship at approximately 3 p.m.

  • Bennett hosting 3A regional tournament Saturday

    Bennett hosting 3A regional tournament Saturday

    by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor

    BENNETT — The 14-4 Bennett Tigers are the eighth seed in the Colorado High School Activities Association 32-team 3A state baseball bracket and will host a four-team regional Saturday, May 13, with the winner to advance to the double-elimination Elite Eight between Niwot and Greeley beginning March 19.

    In 3A Region 2, the orange-and-black will face 25th-seeded Bishop Machebeuf (11-8 overall) at 10 a.m. with the winner to face the victor of the 12:30 matchup between No. 9 Colorado Academy (15-4) and 24th-ranked Buena Vista (12-7). The regional championship game is slated for 3 p.m. the same day.

    All 3A regional tournament brackets follow:

     

  • FOOD RECALL — Ellyndale Nutty Infusions recalled due to Listeria risk

    FOOD RECALL — Ellyndale Nutty Infusions recalled due to Listeria risk

    Company name:  Now Health Group Inc. of Bloomingdale, Illinois

     

    Product names:  

    Item Number

    Product Description

    Lot Number

    Best By Date

    E0540

    Ellyndale® Nutty Infusions™ Roasted Cashew Butter, 10-ounce plastic jars

    2125155

    2/19

    E0541

    Ellyndale® Nutty Infusions™ Ginger Wasabi Cashew Flavor, 10-ounce plastic jars

    2124118

    3/19

     

    Reason for recall:  Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

     

    Distribution: Online and retail stores nationwide

  • Workshop on growing tomatoes announced

    Workshop on growing tomatoes announced

    LITTLETON — Colorado State University Extension in Arapahoe County is offering a series of free Extension Enlightens workshops this summer.

    The first workshop is on growing tomatoes and will run from 12-12:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.,Tuesday, May 9, at the Arapahoe County CSU Extension office, 6934 S. Lima St., Suite B, Centennial.

    Colorado Master Gardener volunteers and horticulture staff will assist with insect and plant identification, gardening, and landscape troubleshooting.

    Attendees must register online. The first 25 registrants for each class will receive a free gift. For more information, visit arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu or call (303)730-1920.

    Watch The I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News for additional workshops this summer.

  • Secure Rural Schools and Self-determination Program bill introduced

    Secure Rural Schools and Self-determination Program bill introduced

    Washington, D.C. — Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., was among 11 senators who recently introduced legislation to reauthorize funding for critical projects like public schools, roads, and emergency services throughout western Colorado.

    The Secure Rural Schools & Self-Determination Program would also retroactively approve payments through the program to reimburse counties for fiscal years 2016 and 2017.

    Gardner spoke about SRS payments at an Energy and Natural Resources Committee May 2.

    “When I travel across Colorado’s Western Slope and meet with county commissioners and other local officials, SRS funding is a top priority,” Gardner said. “Our counties need certainty in their budgets to fund schools, road projects, and other vital services my constituents rely on every day. Throughout my time in the Senate, I have worked to find a long-term funding solution to this program, and while the legislation will reimburse counties for costs they incurred over the last two years, I will continue to work with my colleagues and the Trump Administration to provide more certainty to those that rely on the program.”

  • Senate Strengthens Penalties on Crimes Against LGBTQ and Disabled Coloradans

    DENVER — Today, the Senate passed Senator Don Coram’s, R-Montrose, bill expanding the definition of harassment to agree with Colorado’s law on bias-motivated crimes. 

    Under current law on bias-motivated crimes include actions based on real or perceived national origin, race, color, religion, ancestry, or gender. 

    An average of 1 in 3 teens is bullied or harassed, youth with disabilities are 10 times one likely to suffer harassment than a typical student. 

    House Bill 17-1188 adds physical or mental disabilities and sexual orientation to the categories in the harassment statue and raises those crimes from a class 3 misdemeanor to a class 1 misdemeanor.

    “I’m proud of this bill,” said Coram. “By offering the same protections to these groups that we extend to those already covered, we can encourage more victims to come forward and report the crimes against them. More Coloradans will feel secure today.

      

    House Bill 1188 takes effect August 9, 2017.

  • Addressing Colorado’s Substance Abuse Crisis

    Addressing Colorado’s Substance Abuse Crisis

    Pettersen and Esgar Bills Aim to Help State Provide Better Treatment and Prevention

    (May 3) – Bills by Reps. Brittany Pettersen and Daneya Esgar to address Colorado’s opioid and substance abuse crisis passed the House on third reading this morning.

    “This represents a bold and innovative effort to directly tackle some of the very serious challenges of opioid addiction, specifically in southeastern Colorado,” said Rep. Esgar, D-Pueblo. “We account for just six percent of the state’s population but 18 percent of the admissions for heroin treatment. It’s a real epidemic and this bill allows us to learn about real solutions—how we can use medication-assisted treatment to improve outcomes and combat the addiction of opioids.”

    Sponsored by Rep. Esgar, SB17-074 creates a medication-assisted treatment pilot program for opioid-dependent patients in Pueblo and Routt counties, which have experienced a particularly high number of heroin overdoses. The bill passed 39-22 and now heads back to the Senate for consideration of House amendments.

    Sponsored by Rep. Pettersen, D-Lakewood, SB17-193 creates a research center for substance abuse and addiction prevention strategies and treatment at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. The center will expand research programs concerning prevention, abuse, addiction and treatment for opioids, controlled substances and alcohol. The bill passed with a 43-20 vote and now heads to the Gov. John Hickenlooper.

    “Our state and nation are facing a health crisis and it is imperative we take action to support people who are suffering from this disease,” said Rep. Pettersen, whose mother has suffered from addiction. “For far too long, these people have been disregarded because of the stigma associated with addiction. But after years of overprescribing, a large portion of the population is addicted to pain pills. Everyone knows someone who is affected, and inaction is not an option.”  

    Another bill sponsored by Rep. Pettersen, HB17-1351, passed on second reading on Tuesday. The bill directs the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to study the feasibility of providing residential and inpatient substance use disorder treatment as a part of the state’s Medicaid program. Currently, the program only offers emergency treatment for four days, but does not provide treatment for patients who wish to enter recovery. The bill continues to a third reading by the House.

    “When my mom finally was ready to seek treatment for her addiction, we found that there are few options available,” said Rep. Pettersen. “It’s time to switch from our current system of depending on emergency care and move to what actually helps people get on a path toward recovery: inpatient treatment, which also happens to be the cheapest option for our state.”

    An additional opioid-related bill by Rep. Pettersen, HB17-1350, allows a pharmacist to dispense a prescription for a schedule II opioid in smaller increments if requested by a patient or the practitioner who wrote the prescription. The bill passed the House unanimously and is now awaiting a hearing in the Senate.

  • ArapCo property values discussion

    ArapCo property values discussion

    County Assessor Marc Scott to answer questions about property values @9News today

    Notices of Valuation were mailed to @arapahoecounty residents this week. Do you have questions about your property values? Assessor Marc Scott will join county assessors @9News to answer questions about property values. Call 303-698-0999 4 – 5:30 pm.

  • 2 Rockies win April honors

    2 Rockies win April honors

    Major League Baseball’s April Award Winners

    American League and National League Players of the Month

    ·         AL – Mike Trout, LAA

    ·         NL – Ryan Zimmerman, WSH

    American League and National League Pitchers of the Month

    ·         AL – Dallas Keuchel, HOU

    ·         NL – Ivan Nova, PIT

    American League and National League Rookies of the Month

    ·         AL – Aaron Judge, NYY

    ·         NL – Antonio Senzatela, COL

    American League and National League Relievers of the Month presented by The Hartford

    ·         AL – Cody Allen, CLE

    ·         NL – Greg Holland, COL

     

    ANTONIO SENZATELA NL ROOKIE OF THE MONTH

    Senzatela compiled a 3-1 record with a 2.81 ERA and 18 strikeouts over 32.0 innings pitched in five starts en route to earning his first career monthly award. Antonio is the first Rockies player to win NL Rookie of the Month since teammate Story took home rookie honors last April, following his historic month. Across qualified Major League rookie starting pitchers, Senzatela finished the period first in ERA and innings pitched, tied for first in wins and tied for fourth in strikeouts.

    On April 22nd against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field, Senzatela delivered 7.0 innings of one-run ball, striking out three and allowing just four hits without a walk. The Valencia, Venezuela, native logged his third consecutive win of the season with the impressive outing. Antonio became the second Venezuelan pitcher to earn a win in three of his first four career starts, joining Jeanmar Gomez, who accomplished the feat for the Cleveland Indians in 2010.

    Colorado’s promising young arm began his MLB career in grand fashion, compiling a 3-0 record to go along with a 2.08 ERA and 17 strikeouts over 26.0 innings pitched. During his sensational start to the season, Antonio held opponents to a .202 batting average and allowed just two round-trippers. Additionally, the 22-year-old posted three quality starts during his award-winning month and held opponents to three-or-fewer runs in four of his five starts.

    According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Senzatela and fellow rookie teammate Kyle Freeland became the only two pitchers in Rockies history to earn three-or-more wins while maintaining an ERA below 3.00 within their first five career starts. Off to a fine start this season, the Rockies currently sit in second in the NL West with a 16-11 record (.593).

     

    GREG HOLLAND NL RELIEVER OF THE MONTH

    Holland was perfect in save opportunities, collecting his Major League-leading 11 saves in 12 games over 12.0 innings pitched en route to earning his third career monthly honor, having won Delivery Man of the Month in July and September of the 2013 season. The seven-year veteran posted a 1.50 ERA, while striking out 13 batters and issuing just five free passes.

    Holland began his tenure with the Rockies in notable fashion, becoming the first pitcher in franchise history to convert saves in the first two games of the season. The right-hander had not previously pitched since September 18, 2015 after undergoing Tommy John surgery and missing the 2016 season. A two-time AL All-Star for the Kansas City Royals (2013-14), Greg began the 2017 campaign with a seven game scoreless streak, allowing just two hits and three walks, while striking out nine batters.

    With his 11th save on Saturday in a 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, the Western Carolina University product established a new franchise record for saves in the month of April. His 11 saves matched the record for most saves in a single calendar month in club history, set by Brian Fuentes (May 2007) and Huston Street (June 2009). According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the only other pitcher to save as many games by the end of April in his inaugural season with a team was Lee Smith, who converted 12 saves for the Baltimore Orioles in 1994.

    Holland, the recipient of the inaugural Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year Award in 2014, converted saves in each of his first nine appearances for Colorado before pitching in a non-save situation on April 24th against the Washington Nationals. The 31-year-old tied Darren Holmes, who converted nine saves in nine games from August 8-28, 1993 for the franchise record for saves in consecutive appearances.

  • The Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

    The Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

    WHAT:  The Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony.  Colorado law enforcement agencies will pay tribute to three law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2016, and one historical line of duty death. The following will be honored:

    ·        Deputy Derek Geer, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office,  EOW February 2, 2016

    ·        Deputy Nathaniel Carrigan, Park County Sheriff’s Office, EOW February 24, 2016

    ·        Trooper Cody Donahue, Colorado State Patrol,  EOW November 25, 2016

    ·        Moses Lovern, Pueblo Police Department, EOW May 11, 1891

    WHERE:  Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial located on Camp George West, 15055 South Golden Road, Golden Colorado.  

     

    WHEN:  Friday May 5, 2017 10:00 A.M.

     

    SPEAKER: The Honorable Donna Lynne, Lt. Governor of Colorado

     

    OTHER ATTENDEES:  Chief Scott Hernandez, Mesa County Sheriff Matt Lewis, Park County Sheriff Fred Wegener

     

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  The Colorado State Patrol will host a candle light vigil for all Colorado law enforcement officers lost in the line of duty on May 13th at 7pm. This Colorado Candlelight Vigil will be held in coordination with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. This event will be held to allow members of the fallen officer’s families and their agency members to show solidarity with those that made the trip to COP week in Washington D.C. The candlelight vigil will be held at the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial, at Camp George West in Golden.