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  • Thursday, Oct. 20

    Thursday, Oct. 20

    Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

    Bingo for Books. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    West Arapahoe Conservation District Board. 5 p.m., Bennett Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.

    Bennett School Board. Work session at 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., high school library. 615 Seventh St.

    Byers School Board. 7 p.m., Byers High School lecture hall.

    Strasburg Fire Protection District Board. 7 p.m., District Office, 56281 E. Colfax Ave.

    Strasburg American Legion Post No. 183. 7 p.m., Strasburg American Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave.

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

     

    High School Sports

    Volleyball. Byers @ Limon, 4 p.m.

    Cross Country. Strasburg Regional @ Monfort Park, Greeley, 4 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. Byers @ Limon, 4:30 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 19

    Wednesday, Oct. 19

    Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Baby Bounce. Songs, stories and rhyme times for babies up to age 2 and their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Bennett Young At Heart seniors potluck. 12 p.m., Bennett Community Center. Shirley Kuzara, (303)644-4768.

    Byers Silver & Gold senior citizens game day. 12:30 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

    Explorsion. Curious minds of all ages explore the world of science. Topic: Leak-proof bag. 4:15 p.m.

    Alcoholics Anonymous. 7 p.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)903-6734.

    Recovery in Christ. 7-9 p.m., Valley Bank, Strasburg.

     

    High School Sports

    Volleyball. Gilpin County @ Deer Trail, 6:30 p.m.

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. Gilpin County @ Deer Trail, 4:30 p.m.

  • Lady Indians No. 1 seed for 3A State Softball Tournament

    Lady Indians No. 1 seed for 3A State Softball Tournament

    After a convincing 18-0 beatdown of Meeker in last weekend’s Region 1 Tournament, the Strasburg Lady Indians will continue their quest for a second straight 3A state softball title when they face off against District 3 rival Platte Valley in the first round of the Colorado State Softball Championships at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21, at Aurora Sports Complex at the intersection of East Colfax Avenue and Dunkirk Street in Aurora. A win would advance the red-and-black to a quarterfinal matchup against either Sterling or Cedaredge Friday afternoon. The semifinals and championship game will be played Saturday. For additional  postseason updates, stay tuned to www.i-70scout.com.

    For the 3A State Softball bracket, see http://chsaanow.com/2016-10-17/3a-softball-state-tournament-bracket-2016/

  • Tuesday, Oct. 18

    Tuesday, Oct. 18

    Toddler Tales. Kids ages 2-4 will enjoy stories, puppets, songs and finger plays. Stories focus on books that have stood the test of time. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    La Leche League meeting. 10:30 a.m., Bennett Community Center, 1100 W. Colfax Ave.

    Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

    Teen book club. “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Kelver Library.

    Tuesday Tech. Students ages 11 and up will learn to code their own apps using Bitsbox. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett.

    Strasburg Seniors Comanche VIP Association. 12 p.m., Strasburg American Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave.

    Comanche Crossing Horsemen’s Association (general). 7 p.m., Quint Valley, Byers.

    Bennett-Watkins Lions Club. 7 p.m., Bennett Community Center, 1100 W. Colfax. Jo Brandenburg, (303)908-0796.

     

    High School Sports

    Volleyball. Kiowa @ Byers, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Strasburg @ Estes Park, 4:30 p.m.

    Volleyball. Deer Trail @ Elbert, 6:30 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Football. Genoa-Hugo @ Deer Trail, 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Deer Trail @ Elbert, 4:30 p.m.

    Volleyball. Kiowa @ Byers, 4 p.m.

  •  2016 Colorado Wildfires Highlight Need to Use Local Wood 

     2016 Colorado Wildfires Highlight Need to Use Local Wood 

    FORT COLLINS — The large and destructive wildfires in Colorado this year, from the 38,000-acre Beaver Creek Fire still burning in beetle-kill timber in northwestern Colorado to the 16,000-acre Hayden Pass Fire southeast of Salida, are in part due to unhealthy forest conditions that made them prone to intense fire behavior. And with this week being National Forest Products Week, the Colorado State Forest Service wants to emphasize how having a robust wood products industry spurs not only widespread forest management, but the healthy forests and reduced wildfire risk that result from them.

    “If we could increase the share of locally produced wood products that are purchased by Coloradans, the benefits would accrue not only to family-owned businesses, but to our forests themselves,” said Tim Reader, CSFS utilization and marketing forester.

    More than 90 percent of the forest products purchased by Coloradans currently are imported into the state.

    Kristina Hughes, another CSFS forester, is the program administrator for the Colorado Forest Products™ program, which encourages consumers to purchase locally made wood products from one of the state’s many wood-based businesses. She says that by purchasing locally harvested and produced wood products, citizens support the sawmills and other businesses that are improving forest health and protecting communities, property and critical infrastructure from wildfire.

    Consumers looking to buy locally produced wood products or businesses interested in joining the Colorado Forest Products™ program can go to www.coloradoforestproducts.org. Coloradoans also can learn more about the way they can contribute to the wood products economy and how the state is supporting these businesses by visiting http://csfs.colostate.edu/cowood.

  • Monday, Oct. 17

    East Adams Conservation District Board. 9 a.m., Farm Service Agency office, 133 W. Bijou, Byers.

    Bennett Parks & Recreation District Board. 5:15 p.m., Bennett Recreation Center, 455 S. First St.

    Strasburg Metro Parks & Recreation District Board. 6 p.m., Strasburg Recreation Center, 1932 Burton St.

    Byers Fire Rescue. 6 p.m., Byers Firehouse.

    High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room. New players welcome.

    Adult book club. “At the Water’s Edge” by Sara Gruen. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Davies Library.

    Bingo. 7 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

    Bennett Planning & Zoning Commission. 7 p.m., Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.

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

     

    High School Sports

    JV Football. Front Range @ Bennett, 11 a.m.

    JV Football. Estes Park @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.

  • Sunday, Oct. 16

    Sunday, Oct. 16

    Alcoholics Anonymous. 9-10 a.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)903-6734.

  • Saturday, Oct. 15

    Saturday, Oct. 15

    Nature Time! Park history and its plants, birds and animals. Outdoor nature walks weather-permitting. All ages welcome. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton.

    Halloween candle holders. Adults will make Jar Jack-o-Lantern Candle Holders from mason jars using paint. 10:30 a.m. Anythink Bennett Library.

    Free Paint Recycling Event. Adams County residents and businesses can recycle unwanted paint. Cans of house paint, stains, primers, sealers and clear top coatings (varnish and shellac) will be accepted with their original label. For more information and to register for a drop-off time slot, visit paint-oct15.eventbrite.com. Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

     

    High School Sports

    Cross Country. Byers & Strasburg @ Wiggins Invite, 10 a.m.

    Volleyball. Bennett, Clear Creek JV Tourney, 10 a.m.

    Football. Bennett @ Front Range Christian, 1 p.m.

    Football. Cornerstone Christian @ Byers, 1 p.m.

    Volleyball. Deer Trail @ Bethune, 1:30 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. Deer Trail @ Bethune, 11:30 a.m.

  • Drug Take Back

    Drug Take Back

    Adams County, Colo. – On Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  Bring your pills for disposal to Adams County Sheriff’s Office substation at 4201 E. 72nd Avenue.  (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.)  The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

     

    Last April, Americans turned in 447 tons (over 893,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,400 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners.  Overall, in its 11 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 6.4 million pounds—about 3,200 tons—of pills.

     

    This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.  Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

  • Adams County News – 2016 Leaf Collection Event

    Adams County News – 2016 Leaf Collection Event

    Sustainable Adams County has partnered with the cities of Brighton and Westminster to host a Leaf Collection Event in honor of America Recycles Day.
     
    Who: 
    Sustainable Adams County and the cities of Brighton and Westminster
    What: 
    In honor of America Recycles Day, Adams County and the cities of Brighton and Westminster are hosting a free leaf collection event for residents to drop off fallen leaves. Residents may recycle collected leaves at two locations, and they are encouraged to use large leaf paper bags available at Home Depot, Ace and garden stores. Collected leaves will be recycled into compost.
    When: 
    Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
    Where: 
    Brighton Wastewater Treatment Plant
    325 N. Kuner Road
    Brighton, CO 80601
    Westminster Fire Training Tower
    3851 Elk Drive,
    Westminster, CO 80030
    Why: 
    Recycling leaves is a great alternative to the environmental and economic expense of removing leaves from properties. By participating in this event, Adams County residents are reducing waste going into landfills, and creating compost which can be used locally to improve our soils.