fbpx

The I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News

Blog

  • Today’s Events – Saturday, Sept. 10

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

    Byers Masons. 8 p.m., Byers Masonic Lodge.

     

    Bennett Days

    Burrito Sale to support Bennett Fire Protection District. 6:30-12 p.m., 1st & Palmer.

    “Local Livin!” Parade. 10 a.m., 4th & Palmer.

    Bennett High School Pep Band Performance. 10 a.m., 4th & Palmer.

    Vendor Street Fair and Bennett Community Market. 10-4 p.m., 1st Street.

    High Plains Music Ensemble. 11-11:45 a.m., Outdoor Grandstand.

    Jennifer the Aerial Acrobat. 11-2 p.m., Trupp Park.

    Beer Garden and Lunch to support the I-70 Chamber of Commerce. 11-5 p.m., Trupp Park Pavilion.

    “Raise the Roof Event” to support the Tri-Valley VFW Post 8449 and Bennett Community Food Bank. 11 -11 p.m., Tri-Valley VFW Post 8449.

    Tae-Kwon-Do Demonstration. 12-12:45 p.m., Outdoor Grandstand.

    2 vs 2 Volleyball Tournament to support Bennett Parks and Recreation District. 12-4 p.m., Trupp Park Grass.

    Backseat Driver Contest. 1-2 p.m., Trupp Park.

    Block Party with Anythink Libraries. 1-3 p.m., Anythink Bennett, 495 7th St.

    Eastern Plains Electric LLC Horse Shoe Tournament. 2-5 p.m., Trupp Park Horse Shoe Pits.

    Amazing Dave Magic Show. 2-3 p.m., Outdoor Grandstand.

    Sponsors, Giveaways, Bennett’s Best Winner Announcement and Ribbon Ceremony. 3-3:30 p.m., Outdoor Grandstand.

    Pie & Cake Baking Contest. 3-5 p.m., Tri-Valley VFW Post 8449.

     

    Free Bennett Days Activities from 11-4 p.m. at Trupp Park:

    “Shop Local” – Information booth, sign-up for giveaways, and learn about the Shop Local Campaign.

    Kids Zone with Ronald McDonald Magic Show, Hippo Chow Down, Human Foosball, Pedal Karts with Race Track, and Leaps and Bounds Ball Pit.

    Bag Giveaway, Ice Cream Social and Grocery Games.

    Live Radio Broadcast from Jammin’ 101-5, The Next Generation & FLO 107-1 Throwback Hip Hop R&B.

    Family Fun Fest with Rolling Video Games, 10-Person Photo Booth, Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos.

    Child Carnival Rides.

    Child Pony Rides.

    Bubble Magic and Science Show.

    Car Show.

    Petting Zoo.

    Fire Education and Kids Squirt House.

    Dunk Tank.

     

    High School Sports

    Volleyball. Byers & Bennett at Bennett Invitational, 8 a.m.

    Cross Country. Byers & Strasburg @ St. Vrain Invite, Lyons, 8 a.m.

    Volleyball. Deer Trail Tournament, 9 a.m.

    Softball. Strasburg @ Berthoud Tournament, TBA.

    JV Football. Bennett @ Strasburg, 11 a.m.

    JV Football. Strasburg @ Bennett, 11 a.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. Limon Tourney, 9 a.m.

  • Island Soups Company recalls six products because of possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum

    Island Soups Company recalls six products because of possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum

    Company name: Island Soups Company, Inc. of Saint Albans, New York

     Product names:

    •  Six Gungo Peas Soup, net weight 16 ounces, UPC 610074506768
    • Gungo Peas Soup no Meat, net weight 16 ounces, UPC 610074506744
    • Red Peas Soup, net weight 16 ounces, UPC 610074506737
    • Red Peas Soup no Meat, net weight 16 ounces, UPC610074506720
    • Mannish Water, net weight 16 ounces, UPC 610074506751
    •  Fish Soup, net weight 16 ounces, UPC 797734884937

     All products coded BEST BEFORE dates July 2015 through June 2018

     Reason for recall: Possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes foodborne botulism

     Distribution: Internet sales

     Link to more information

  • Today’s Events – Friday, Sept. 9

    AnyStitch Goes! Community sewing get-together. Sewing machines and basic textile-oriented tools available. 1-4 p.m., Bennett Anythink library.

    Al-Anon family group. 7-8 p.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)822-9237 or (303)888-4525.

     

    Bennett Days

    Free Guaranty Bank BBQ Lunch. 11 a.m., Bennett Guaranty Bank.

    Fireworks hosted by Bennett Fire Protection District. After the football game, Bennett High School.

     

    High School Sports

    Football. Strasburg @ Bennett, 7 p.m.

    Softball. Strasburg @ Berthoud Tournament, TBA.

  • NFL SEASON KICKS OFF TONIGHT — Kick off @ 6:30 p.m., Channel 9 KUSA

    NFL SEASON KICKS OFF TONIGHT — Kick off @ 6:30 p.m., Channel 9 KUSA

  • Today’s Events – Thursday, Sept. 8

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

    I-70 Regional Economic Advancement Partnership. 11:45 a.m., Front Range Airport. Lunch available for $15.

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

    Bennett Fire Protection District Board. 7 p.m., Station No. 3.

    Byers Park & Recreation District Board. 7 p.m., Quint Valley Fairgrounds.

    Eastern Plains Honor Guard practice. 7 p.m., Strasburg American Legion Hall. (303)719-8292.

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

     

    Middle School Sports

    Football. Fort Logan @ Bennett, 4:15 p.m.

    Football. Cornerstone Christian @ 4 p.m.

    Volleyball. Wiggins @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.

  • Suicide Prevention Awareness

    Suicide Prevention Awareness

    National Suicide Prevention Week 2016  Sept. 5 – 11 

    World Suicide Prevention Day 2016  Sept. 10

    Arapahoe County recognizes suicide is a serious public health issue that can have lasting harmful effects on you, your family, friends, co-workers and the community. The causes are complex but our goal of suicide prevention is simple. We want to help individuals realize that suicide is not the answer and that help is out there.

    Resources and information will be available at County buildings. Citizens are encouraged to wear a yellow ribbon to raise awareness that can make a difference in someone’s life.

    Resources

    • AllHealth Network (Previously Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network)

    • Emergency and Crisis Intervention: 303-730-3303

    • For information and appointments: 303-730-8858

    • Aurora Mental Health — For information and appointments: 303-617-2300

    • Colorado Crisis Services — 24/7 Hotline: 1-844-493-TALK(8255) Walk in locations across state

    • The Trevor Project for LGBT Youth 1-866-488-7386

    • Mantherapy.org — To help men who need someone to talk to. This website may be a good starting point for men who may be dealing with depression or mental health issues and need professional treatment.

    • Thesecondwindfund.org — The mission of Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment.

    Veterans Crisis Line

    The Veterans Crisis Line is a toll-free, confidential resource that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders.

    Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net, or send a text message to 838255 to receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. VA also provides support for Service members through the Military Crisis Line. Service members and their families and friends can call and text the Veterans Crisis Line numbers and can chat online at www.MilitaryCrisisLine.net/Chat.

    Suicide Warning Signs

    • Learn the warning signs and you may save a life.

    • Appearing depressed or sad most of the time.

    • Talking or writing about death or suicide.

    • Withdrawing from family or friends.

    • Feeling hopeless.

    • Feeling helpless.

    • Feeling strong anger or rage.

    • Feeling trapped – like there is no way out of a situation.

    • Experiencing dramatic mood changes.

    • Abusing drugs or alcohol.

    • Exhibiting a change in personality.

    • Acting impulsively.

    • Losing interest in most activities.

    • Experiencing a change in sleeping habits.

    • Experiencing a change in eating habits.

    • Performing poorly at work or in school.

    • Giving away prized possessions.

    • Writing a will.

    • Feeling excessive guilt or shame.

    • Acting recklessly.

    IN A LIFE-THREATENING

    EMERGENCY CALL 911

    If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255). 

  • Today’s Events – Wednesday, Sept. 7

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

    Bennett Young At Heart seniors potluck lunch and games. 12 p.m., Bennett Community Center.

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

    Free legal self-help clinic via remote Internet access. Space limited. 2-3:30 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Crafternoon: Shaving cream paintings. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett Library.

    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. Bennett @ Pinnacle, 4 p.m. C-Team, 5 p.m. JV, 6 p.m. Varsity.

    Soccer. Pinnacle @ Bennett, 4:30 p.m.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Volleyball. Strasburg @ Bennett, 4:15 p.m.

  • Bronco Defense Still Strong

    Bronco Defense Still Strong

    By ARNIE STAPLETON
    AP Pro Football Writer

    DENVER (AP) _ John Elway revamped his offense in the wake of the Denver Broncos’ third title, shedding both tight ends and three offensive linemen who started in the Super Bowl while bidding farewell to Peyton Manning and his longtime backup Brock Osweiler.

    Now, it’s Trevor Siemian and backup Paxton Lynch under center for Denver and neither has ever thrown a pass in the NFL that counted.

    That defense, though.

    Despite losing Malik Jackson and Danny Trevathan to free agency, Denver’s dazzling defense could be even better than the one that brought home the Lombardi Trophy seven months ago with a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers, whom they open the season against Thursday night in Denver.

    Super Bowl MVP Von Miller, who transformed himself from sports superstar to mainstream celebrity during a six-month victory tour that included four dozen TV appearances, missed the entire offseason program but showed up in fantastic shape after signing the biggest contract ever for a non-quarterback .

    Others who figure to be even better in 2016 are pass rushers Shane Ray and Shaq Barrett, defensive end Derek Wolfe and cornerback Bradley Roby. Todd Davis replaces Trevathan and free agent Jared Crick replaces Jackson.

    Oddsmakers say the Broncos, who averaged 11 wins during Manning’s four-year tenure, won’t even hit double figures this season as they become the first team since the 2001 Ravens to try to go back-to-back after losing its top two QBs.

    Roby said the rest of the country may view the Broncos as a one-hit wonder, but he’s pretty sure the Broncos can sustain their dominance and carry the team to another trophy regardless of who’s throwing the ball to Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas.

    “Because defense wins championships and I think people are just saying (that) because we lost two quarterbacks” so they “automatically have doubts,” Roby said. “But we know that defense was a big reason why we got to the game and why we won the game. So, we are very confident that we’ll be better this year.”

    Other factors that will determine whether the Broncos can win a sixth straight AFC West crown and defend their Super Bowl title:

    BOUNCING BACK : Thomas is no longer bogged down by worries over his contract, his mother’s incarceration and a new offense. Despite his 105 catches for 1,304 yards in 2015, Thomas reached the end zone just six times, dropped 18 passes and was a non-factor in the playoffs. With President Barack Obama commuting his grandmother’s drug sentence this summer, Thomas has a clear head and promises to cut down on the drops.

    ANDERSON’S DURABILITY : C.J. Anderson signed a four-year, $18 million contract following his 90-yard performance in the Super Bowl. Elway told him with the payday comes higher expectations, specifically that he’ll finally put together a full season. Over the last two years, Anderson has rushed for 397 yards and one TD over the first two months and 1,112 yards and 12 TDs over the final two months.

    WARE’S BACK : DeMarcus Ware accepted a pay cut and a reduction of playing time but he’s still one of the team’s locker room leaders, especially with Manning retired. Ware is now a third-down specialist with Ray starting. The Broncos hope this will keep Ware’s bad back from acting up again like it did in 2015, when it cost him five games. Refreshed, he returned for a monster playoff run with 12 QB hits, teaming with Miller to harass Ben Roethlisberger, Tom Brady and Cam Newton.

    MARSHALL’S MOVE : Brandon Marshall, who collected a team-high 211 tackles since moving into the starting lineup two years ago, is sliding over to weak-side inside linebacker. That spot was vacated when Trevathan bolted to the Bears. Marshall, who was cut three times by the Jaguars before landing on Denver’s practice squad in 2013, signed a four-year, $32 million deal this summer.

    FIRST-RATE SECONDARY : The Broncos again sport the league’s deepest secondary in Chris Harris Jr., Aqib Talib, Roby, T.J. Ward and Darian Stewart that capitalizes on the pass-rushing prowess of Miller & Co. Although Talib has shown no ill effects of a gunshot wound to his right leg after getting shot in Dallas in June , police continue to investigate. Talib, who has had firearm incidents in the past, could be facing possible punishment from the NFL.

  • The phone scam is back in full force.

    The phone scam is back in full force.

    Please be aware of phone callers claiming that a family member was in a crash. Recently, citizens received calls saying that a family member was in a crash and asked for the recipient’s information so they could confirm their identity. When asked which family member was injured, the caller does not provide that information. When asked for the caller’s information, the caller does not provide anything. As you can see, this is a phishing call where the caller is attempting to gather information from the call recipient. Recently the number 720-365-3887 is showing on caller ID. If you receive a call and are unsure of the validity, do NOT give the caller any information. If the caller is valid, they will not avoid telling you their agency and name. You can also ask for the caller’s phone number that you can call back to verify their agency.

     

    TIPS:

    • Do not give the caller any personal information.
    • Ask for the caller’s agency.
    • Ask for the caller’s name and employee number.
    • Ask for the caller’s agency phone number.
    • Tell the caller that you are going to call back on that number to verify their identity.
    • Do not use the number provided to call them back.
    • Use the internet or phone book to find an agency phone number and call that.
    • Call another local agency and ask for them to transfer you to the other agency.

     

     

  • CDA Launches First Program in Country to Develop Industrial Hemp Certified Seed

    CDA Launches First Program in Country to Develop Industrial Hemp Certified Seed

    BROOMFIELD — The Colorado Department of Agriculture is introducing a new program aimed at bringing industrial hemp into mainstream agriculture. Seed produced and conditioned under this program will be issued “CDA Approved Certified Seed” tags through the Colorado Seed Growers Association (CSGA) if the production standards are met and then will be available for purchase through the developer.
    “This program’s first project is to grow hemp across Colorado’s diverse growing conditions to ensure mature plants comply with hemp standards. This is the first certified hemp seed program in the country and the first-of-its-kind study in Colorado. We are on the cutting edge of this emerging industry and this new program can help shape the future of the hemp industry,” said Duane Sinning, CDA’s Division of Plant Industry Assistant Director.
    The Department will work in cooperation with Colorado State University and CSGA to provide breeding companies the opportunity to verify their seeds produce mature plants at or below the 0.3% THC threshold required to label the plant as “industrial hemp.”
    Seed varieties will be grown and tested in the northeast, southeast, Front Range, the San Luis Valley and on the western slope.  These five locations vary in daytime and nighttime temperatures, in altitude, length of growing season, and soil types. Varieties that test at or below the THC threshold at all five trial locations will be eligible to be produced by the CSGA as “CDA Approved Certified Seed.” CSGA seed growers produce certified seed of a number of different crops by following standards and rules established by the Association of Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA), an organization of which CSGA is a member.
    “Adding industrial hemp to the list of crops for which CSGA provides seed certification represents a milestone for the industry and positions Colorado as a leader in industrial hemp innovation,” said Rick Novak, director of seed programs as Colorado State University. “Our collaboration with both CSGA and CDA demonstrates that the seed certification program can advance agricultural research while also serving as a resource for industry.”
    Farmers who purchase and plant “CDA Approved Certified Seed” will benefit knowing that the tight production process to produce their seeds and the testing done on those varieties ensures their crop will not exceed the 0.3% THC threshold and, thus, prevent crop destruction for those plants above the threshold. Besides ensuring the integrity and purity of the seeds, the program also certifies that the seeds are free of pests and weeds.
    To participate in the industrial hemp trial, the legal owner of the seed genetics must submit all pertinent variety information to establish genetic ownership along with 5,000 seeds. It is anticipated that seed produced from approved low THC varieties and grown under the standards and rules of “CDA Approved Certified Seed” program may be available for the 2017 planting season.