A candidate for Colorado's 4th Congressional District was in Sterling this week, the day after announcing his candidacy. State Senator Brand Shaffer made the announcement on July 4th while attending a small barbecue with friends and family. Shaffer, a Longmont Democrat who has represented District 17 for the past 7 years will challenge Republican Cory Gardner of Yuma in the November 2012 election.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Logan Co Fair Mega Pass Now Available
The Mega Pass is now available! The pass that'll get you all the rides you want at the Hame’s Carnival during the Logan County fair. The fair runs August 10 to the14. You can only get the Mega Pass before the carnival starts, so the last day you can buy the pass is August 9. You can get the Mega Pass at:
Key Bank
KC’s Music and Electronics
Sterling Grocery Mart
Bank of Colorado
Bank of the West
Key Bank
KC’s Music and Electronics
Sterling Grocery Mart
Bank of Colorado
Bank of the West
Shaffer in Sterling After Annouoncing Run for Congress
A day after state Senator Brandon Shaffer announced he would run for the 4th Congressional District, he was in Sterling for the Fourth of July Holiday. Shaffer is a Democrat from Longmont and has represented the 17th Senate District for seven years now. He will challenge incumbent Congressman Cory Gardner, who's a Republican from Yuma in the 2012 election. Shaffer has been talking with residents in Northeastern Colorado, gaining their reaction to his potential run for Congress before making his announcement this past Monday.
Westminster Company Lays Off Entire Sales Staff
(Westminster, CO) -- The entire sales staff of a Westminster company is being laid off. About 70 people at the Dalbey Education Institute were given final paychecks yesterday. The company is being sued by the federal government over deceptive marketing in a well-known infomercial.
Southwest Airlines Says Layoffs Not Planned In AirTran Merger
(Dallas, TX) -- A Southwest Airlines spokesman says layoffs aren't expected in the merger with AirTran. Bob Jordan, the Southwest Airlines exec who's leading AirTran during the merger, said the combined company does not plan any layoffs. Southwest is the second-largest airline operating in Denver by local passenger volume.
Boulder Officials Issue Plague Warning
(Boulder, CO) -- Boulder health officials are warning the public to avoid the burrows of prairie dogs after one reported case of Bubonic plague. The Boulder County Health Department says one case was confirmed in the Mapleton Hill neighborhood, and there's another possible case along the South Boulder Trail. Experts say the often-deadly disease can be spread by fleas, which then transmit it to humans or their pets.
Fourmile Canyon Closed Due To Six-Foot-Deep Debris Field
(Boulder County, CO) -- Boulder County residents continue digging out after heavy rains left a six-foot-deep debris field in the Fourmile Canyon area. The canyon was closed near Wall Street last night. Crews have started clearing away the branches, rocks and mud, which were deposited along a 100-yard stretch.
Gunman Arrested In Lakewood After Ice Arena Locked Down
(Jefferson County, CO) -- A gunman in Jefferson County is in custody after he reportedly threatened to harm himself or others. Authorities locked down the Edge Ice Arena on South Ward Street yesterday after an employee reported seeing a man outside with a gun. Charles Belter was later arrested without incident in Lakewood.
Outdoor Nation hosts youth summit in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — About 200 teens and adults will gather in Atlanta this weekend as part of a national youth-led movement to champion the outdoors.
Outdoor Nation is holding a summit at Clark Atlanta University starting Friday, the second stop on a national tour this year. Other cities include New York City, San Francisco, Minneapolis and Denver.
Delegates will discuss regional outdoor issues and come up with projects to help get more young people outside. The delegates will vote on what they think are the best ideas and will get a $10,000 grant to complete the projects.
Outdoor Nation is also hosting a free event at Sweetwater Creek State Park outside Atlanta on Saturday.
The Atlanta summit is sponsored by Clark Atlanta and the state's park system.
Outdoor Nation is holding a summit at Clark Atlanta University starting Friday, the second stop on a national tour this year. Other cities include New York City, San Francisco, Minneapolis and Denver.
Delegates will discuss regional outdoor issues and come up with projects to help get more young people outside. The delegates will vote on what they think are the best ideas and will get a $10,000 grant to complete the projects.
Outdoor Nation is also hosting a free event at Sweetwater Creek State Park outside Atlanta on Saturday.
The Atlanta summit is sponsored by Clark Atlanta and the state's park system.
New Belgium Brewing boosting canning capacity
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — New Belgium Brewing Co. is adding on to its bottling hall so it can put more beer in cans.
The maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale and other bottled beers first introduced cans of Fat Tire in 2008. Its Sunshine Wheat and Ranger IPA now also come in cans, and New Belgium spokesman Bryan Simpson says sales have been better than expected.
The Fort Collins-based brewer said Thursday it is breaking ground on a 16,000-square-foot can line addition to its bottling hall. Its new canning system should be able to fill up to 360 cans per minute, up from 60 per minute today.
New Belgium has said the cans give customers an option for taking its beer to swimming pool or other sites that don't allow glass bottles.
The maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale and other bottled beers first introduced cans of Fat Tire in 2008. Its Sunshine Wheat and Ranger IPA now also come in cans, and New Belgium spokesman Bryan Simpson says sales have been better than expected.
The Fort Collins-based brewer said Thursday it is breaking ground on a 16,000-square-foot can line addition to its bottling hall. Its new canning system should be able to fill up to 360 cans per minute, up from 60 per minute today.
New Belgium has said the cans give customers an option for taking its beer to swimming pool or other sites that don't allow glass bottles.
High bacteria levels close Denver-area swim beach
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — The swim beach at Chatfield State Park in the south-Denver area has been closed because of high bacteria levels.
State officials say the beach was closed Thursday after routine water quality tests showed high levels of the bacteria E. coli. They say recent heavy rains and high temperatures might be the reason.
The results from new tests are expected Friday.
The beach will be reopened if the bacteria levels meet state health standards.
State officials say the beach was closed Thursday after routine water quality tests showed high levels of the bacteria E. coli. They say recent heavy rains and high temperatures might be the reason.
The results from new tests are expected Friday.
The beach will be reopened if the bacteria levels meet state health standards.
Pot legalization effort under way in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — An effort to legalize pot next year in Colorado is under way.
Pot legalization backers started gathering signatures Thursday for a constitutional amendment seeking to authorize pot for recreational use in Colorado.
Supporters need about 86,000 signatures to get the question on ballots next year. They start collecting signatures Thursday afternoon in Denver.
If approved, the amendment would make pot legal in small quantities for adults over 21 starting in 2013. Sixteen states allow medical marijuana, but Colorado's proposal would set up a federal showdown over recreational pot rules. Backers of the amendment say the time is right to seek full legalization.
Some pot activists say the measure includes too much regulation and plan to propose a rival suggestion.
Colorado voters rejected a marijuana legalization measure in 2006.
Pot legalization backers started gathering signatures Thursday for a constitutional amendment seeking to authorize pot for recreational use in Colorado.
Supporters need about 86,000 signatures to get the question on ballots next year. They start collecting signatures Thursday afternoon in Denver.
If approved, the amendment would make pot legal in small quantities for adults over 21 starting in 2013. Sixteen states allow medical marijuana, but Colorado's proposal would set up a federal showdown over recreational pot rules. Backers of the amendment say the time is right to seek full legalization.
Some pot activists say the measure includes too much regulation and plan to propose a rival suggestion.
Colorado voters rejected a marijuana legalization measure in 2006.
Colorado monsoon ushers in storms
DENVER (AP) — Thunderstorms hit the Denver area with a fury Thursday, flooding streets and underpasses and stranding drivers in stalled-out cars.
Rains and lightning also swept through southern Colorado. The U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs was suspended because of thunder and lightning.
North of Denver, in Boulder County, rain unleashed mudslides down mountainsides where a wildfire last fall burned away trees and other vegetation. The Daily Camera reported that law enforcement officials reported mud about 100 yards wide and 4 feet deep on a road west of Boulder.
Xcel Energy reported 28,000 customers in the Denver area lost power Thursday afternoon from the storms. A recorded message from company spokesman Mark Stutz reports power had been restored to all but 9,000 customers by 11 p.m.
Stutz said extra crews were working through the night to restore service, but the company expects power won't be restored to everyone until about 9 a.m. Friday.
Stutz said the outages were caused by downed wires and branches and trees that had fallen on power lines.
Rains and lightning also swept through southern Colorado. The U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs was suspended because of thunder and lightning.
North of Denver, in Boulder County, rain unleashed mudslides down mountainsides where a wildfire last fall burned away trees and other vegetation. The Daily Camera reported that law enforcement officials reported mud about 100 yards wide and 4 feet deep on a road west of Boulder.
Xcel Energy reported 28,000 customers in the Denver area lost power Thursday afternoon from the storms. A recorded message from company spokesman Mark Stutz reports power had been restored to all but 9,000 customers by 11 p.m.
Stutz said extra crews were working through the night to restore service, but the company expects power won't be restored to everyone until about 9 a.m. Friday.
Stutz said the outages were caused by downed wires and branches and trees that had fallen on power lines.
National Night Out Aug 2
National Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, August 2nd. The Fort Morgan Police Department encourages neighborhoods citywide to participate in this crime prevention and drug awareness program to build community spirit and police relations. We'll keep you posted as we get closer to the August 2nd date.
Brush Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Brush Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
July 20th, Bunker Hill Country Club @ 11:45 am
Note: luncheon will be one week later than normal.
This $11.00 luncheon is open to anyone. Representative Jon Becker will be giving a short presentation.
Congressman Cory Gardner will be our main speaker and will be discussing local and national issues.
We would like to begin at 11:45 am so there will be time for questions. We are expecting a big crowd for this luncheon, so please call in your reservations early, no later than Friday, July 15th, to the Brush Chamber at 842-2666.
July 20th, Bunker Hill Country Club @ 11:45 am
Note: luncheon will be one week later than normal.
This $11.00 luncheon is open to anyone. Representative Jon Becker will be giving a short presentation.
Congressman Cory Gardner will be our main speaker and will be discussing local and national issues.
We would like to begin at 11:45 am so there will be time for questions. We are expecting a big crowd for this luncheon, so please call in your reservations early, no later than Friday, July 15th, to the Brush Chamber at 842-2666.
GOCO TO HOLDS WORKSHOPS ON APPLYING FOR LOTTERY FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY OUTDOOR REC PROJECTS
DENVER— Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) staff will hold workshops throughout the state to assist applicants in preparing grant applications for Local Government Park, Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Education Projects. GOCO awards a portion of Colorado Lottery dollars for these and other types of outdoor projects. All workshops are free and open to the public, however please RSVP at lbolinger@goco.org. Workshops will be held in:
7/12/11 – Brush
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Jaycee Building
300 S. Clayton
Phone: 970-842-5280
7/8/11 – Ouray
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Community Center, San Juan Room
320 6th Avenue
Phone: 970-325-7211
7/13/11 – Leadville
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Colorado Mt. College
Pinnacle Library, Room 317
901 US Hwy. South
Phone: 719-486-7486
7/14/11 – Steamboat Springs
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Olympian Hall 845 Howelson Parkway
Phone: 970-879-4300
7/15/11 – Fruita
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Community Center, Plum/Peach Room
324 North Coulson Street
Phone: 970-858-0360
7/19/11 – Denver
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
REI, 3rd Floor East Meeting Room
1416 Platte Street
Fall 2011 Local Government applications are due at GOCO on August 26, 2011; the GOCO Board will award grants on December 6, 2011. Applications are available at www.goco.org.
GOCO is the result of a citizens’ initiative passed by 58% of the voters in 1992. As the recipient of approximately half of Colorado Lottery proceeds--$56.4 million in Fiscal Year 2010--GOCO awards grants to local governments and land trusts, and makes investments through the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Colorado State Parks. Since 1994, more than 3,400 projects in all 64 counties have benefited from GOCO grants.
7/12/11 – Brush
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Jaycee Building
300 S. Clayton
Phone: 970-842-5280
7/8/11 – Ouray
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Community Center, San Juan Room
320 6th Avenue
Phone: 970-325-7211
7/13/11 – Leadville
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Colorado Mt. College
Pinnacle Library, Room 317
901 US Hwy. South
Phone: 719-486-7486
7/14/11 – Steamboat Springs
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Olympian Hall 845 Howelson Parkway
Phone: 970-879-4300
7/15/11 – Fruita
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Community Center, Plum/Peach Room
324 North Coulson Street
Phone: 970-858-0360
7/19/11 – Denver
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
REI, 3rd Floor East Meeting Room
1416 Platte Street
Fall 2011 Local Government applications are due at GOCO on August 26, 2011; the GOCO Board will award grants on December 6, 2011. Applications are available at www.goco.org.
GOCO is the result of a citizens’ initiative passed by 58% of the voters in 1992. As the recipient of approximately half of Colorado Lottery proceeds--$56.4 million in Fiscal Year 2010--GOCO awards grants to local governments and land trusts, and makes investments through the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Colorado State Parks. Since 1994, more than 3,400 projects in all 64 counties have benefited from GOCO grants.
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