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Ploeger: Boy Scout shows his love for Broomfield
https://youtu.be/nQeARgnnOXM VIDEO MAKER, PROUD BROOMFIELD RESIDENT: Boy Scout Kyle Robinson created a YouTube video outlining why he loves living in Broomfield to earn his Citizenship in the Community merit badge. The video has delighted a number of people. (Photo courtesy of Stacy Robinson) The You Tube [...]
Two local Scouts earn Eagle rank
Local Boy Scouts Robert Lehman and Dylan Metz achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor Ceremony on Sunday. At the ceremony, Broomfield Mayor Pat Quinn said it best, "Thank you, young men, you do Broomfield proud." Lehman, 18, has been involved with Scouting most of [...]
Broomfield Scouts, leaders lose gear to Wyoming fire
COOL UNDER PRESSURE FROM FIRE: Scoutmaster Vincent Secor gives instruction to Boy Scout Troop 337 after a pre-evacuation order was made June 28 at Laramie Peak Boy Scout Camp in Wyoming. Smoke from the fire is behind him. By nightfall, the ridge was flaming orange. Photo submitted by [...]
Scouts shine in dangerous situation
The recent experience of some local Boy Scouts has brought the dangerous reality of devastating wildfires closer to home. Troop 337 has been a vibrant part of Broomfield for over 50 years, helping generations of boys learn to be men. Summer camp is an annual tradition, and a week [...]
Bike to Work Day celebrates two-wheeled commutes
Outfitted with helmets and backpacks instead of suits and ties, Bike to Work Day participants turned out in high numbers in Broomfield and across the metro-area to promote bike commuting and enjoy the summer sun. Bike to Work Day drew nearly 18,000 in the metro area Wednesday, up about [...]
Broomfield runs on pedal power
Broomfield residents and workers joined thousands across Colorado on Wednesday and pedaled their way to work for Bike to Work Day. The annual event drew crowds to stations across town for free food and bike tune-ups. Breakfast stations in Broomfield were near the Community Park amphitheater, at Arista, in [...]