Matt Bryant, owner of a new TruBlue Total House Care franchise in Fort Collins, is hoping to work by the rule of three.

Answer every call by the third ring. Prepare estimates within three days. Start a home improvement project in three weeks.

So far he’s on the right track, even though the company has only been around since March 10th.

Founded in 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the franchisor is one of the fastest growing franchise networks in the country. The company specializes in providing services to elderly homeowners who want to age in place.

While Bryant has earned Senior Safety Specialist certification to help elderly homeowners or those with special needs identify their need for handrails, ramps, and lighting, that’s not the only thing the new franchise is doing.

“One day I hung up a picture. Today (Friday) I’m working on a deck rebuild,” he said. He shared that the decking project was originally intended as repair work, but the homeowner had to do more because of the deteriorating substructure.

Bryant’s franchise spans all of Fort Collins, Severance and Timnath, as well as rural areas north of Wyoming.

There’s another franchise in Greeley that includes Windsor, he said.

Bryant would love to add Loveland and Longmont to his franchise.

It has a crew of four plus one part-time worker. Crew members have various certifications and experience.

“One had a craft business for 42 years. Another had a framing and cutting company,” he said.

Bryant has project management experience in the construction of metal buildings and office buildings. He also worked in the Poudre Valley School District, for a time as the director of transportation.

He acknowledged that there is a lot of competition in the handyman space. “There is also a great need,” he said. TruBlue’s focus is on seniors, but that’s not its only focus. Services for seniors are an important factor in the company’s growth, he said.

Projects are priced based on the estimated number of hours required to complete, plus materials.

The interest so far has been great. His rule of three has worked so far – his bookings are now two weeks later, he said. “Once they are three weeks old, we will add technicians,” he said.

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The month of June is filled with many things – the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation, Father’s Day and the anticipation of the vacation.

June is also Pride month for LGBTQ + communities in the US and other countries around the world.

Pride Month is a time to honor our country’s diversity in terms of sexual orientation and gender identity.

The first Pride Parade took place in New York City in 1970. The annual event coincides with the 1969 Stonewall Riots.

One of the most iconic symbols of Pride Month is the rainbow flag, created by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker in 1978. The colors of the flag are associated with diversity.

Every year, LGBTQ + communities honor Pride Month with a variety of events and activities such as parades, festivals, screenings, and concerts.

While many in-person events were canceled due to the pandemic over the past year, communities across the state and across the country are planning a mix of in-person and virtual events to celebrate Pride Month.

Below are eight in-person events taking place in Colorado and Wyoming that celebrate Pride Month 2021.

1. Boulder County Pride is scheduled for Monday June 7th through June 13th with a jam-packed calendar of events including a motorcade, drive-in movie screening, name and gender change clinic, storytimes, and mixers. The free event is open to all ages. More information is available at www.outboulder.org.

2. The Pride Kickoff will be held on Friday, June 11th, 5pm to 10pm at Ellson Farms, 10450 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. The event features live performances, vendors, food trucks, and more. All age groups are very welcome. Tickets cost between $ 10 and $ 60. Further information can be found at https://bit.ly/3i9GlNU.

3. The City of Avon is holding Pride in the Park at 1 W. Benchmark Road at noon on Saturday, June 12th. The event includes yoga, a fashion show, guest speakers, parade, dance party, and more. The free event is open to all ages. Further information can be found at https://bit.ly/3g8nccq.

4. Pride on the Rooftop is scheduled for Friday, June 25th at 6pm in the Desk Chair Workspace, 201 E. 4th St., Loveland. Attendees can enjoy food, drinks, live entertainment, guest speakers, and award shows. Tickets are $ 50 per person and include a glass of beer or wine, tapas, desserts, and all activities. The event is aimed at adults aged 21 and over. Further information can be found at https://bit.ly/3z1zD2k.

5. Laramie PrideFest runs throughout June with a variety of events and activities. The grand finale of the events begins on the weekend of June 25th to 27th with a drag / burlesque show, Pride proclamation and parade, Pride in the Park and a candlelight vigil. The free event is open to all ages. Further information can be found at https://bit.ly/2TG0y3G.

6. Denver Pride starts on Saturday June 26th and runs through June 27th in downtown Denver. Festivities include a 5K, virtual Pride parade, family events, a film festival, and more. More information is available at www.Denverpride.org.

7. The Pride Ride will begin on Sunday June 27th at 9:00 am at Trek Bicycle Fort Collins South, 931 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins. Bring your bike, helmet, and water for a fun day of biking and socializing. All age groups are cordially invited to take part in the free event. Further information can be found at https://bit.ly/3za8pH4.

8. Colorado Springs is hosting its Pride Month events on July 11th and 12th from 11am to 6pm at America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Drive. Festivities include a 5K, The People’s March, and more. Tickets cost 2 euros at the box office. The proceeds will be donated to the community. More information can be found at https://bit.ly/3uN5WPe.

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Randy Newman’s 1983 song “I Love LA” booms from the speakers at Dodger Stadium after every win in Los Angeles.

The Rockies need to hear this song in their dreams. Or nightmares.

The Dodgers beat them again Wednesday night, winning 4-2, sending the Rockies to their fifth straight loss. As of September 9, 2018, the Rockies have lost 32 out of 40 games against Los Angeles, including 18 out of 21 in Chavez Ravine.

“Obviously we’re not playing the baseball we want to play right now,” said all-star shortstop Trevor Story of his 3-9 team. “Guys feel that. But every day we show up we feel like we’re going to win. We are convinced of that.

“Of course this road trip wasn’t that great and we just need to get the process going a little better and execute it better.”

In the third inning the frustration boiled over.

Rockies manager Bud Black blew up home plate referee Phil Cuzzi and was kicked out for the 32nd time in his career, the seventh time with the Rockies. Black was rightly upset by Cuzzi’s attack on Garret Hampson. Starter Dustin May’s pitch was well below the strike zone. Black also thought that Rockies starter Jon Gray was “crushed” by Cuzzi in the first inning.

“I think we’re at one of those points where we don’t get calls and we don’t take advantage of some situations where we can score,” said bank coach Mike Redmond, who took over for Black. “Buddy did what managers do and sometimes you have to get kicked out to make a point.”

The only good news for the Rockies was that they finally made home plate.

Colorado hadn’t scored a run in 26 innings as it stretched back to the top of the fifth inning in San Francisco on Saturday. The losing streak finally ended in the fifth inning. It was by no means the required downpour, but the two runs reduced LA’s lead to 3-2.

Gray gave the Rockies a professional start – an emphasis on work. It took 89 pitches to get through his four innings, including 36 pitches in the first two-run LA inning. Still, Gray kept the Rockies in the game and went 3-0 back with his team.

“I think I made the right adjustment,” said Gray. “I was just too late in the first (inning) and I think that kept me from going five or six.”

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