Story time. 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.
Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.
Author: I-70 Scout
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Action Day for Visibility
Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect
An Action Day for Visibility is now in effect for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area. Indoor Burning Restrictions and requests to limit driving are now in effect until at least 4 PM Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Tuesday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect.
Limited mixing of the atmosphere on Tuesday will result in Moderate to Poor visibility.
A poorly maintained vehicle pollutes more than a well maintained one. If you must drive, properly maintain your vehicle. We’ll all breathe easier!
At 1PM (MST), Monday, 10/31/2016 the highest AQI value was 69 for Particulate less than 2.5 micrometers which indicates Moderate air quality. Respiratory symptoms possible in unusually sensitive individuals, possible aggravation of heart or lung disease in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.
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BENNETT GIRLS TO PLAY IN 3A REGION 11 FRIDAY
The Bennett Lady Tigers rose up one spot from its RPI rankings to be the 14th seed in the 3A 36-team state volleyball bracket and will travel to Sterling Friday, Nov. 4, to play the host Tigers, the No. 11 seed, and 26th-ranked Lamar. The Bennett-Lamar game is slated to start at approximately 5:30 p.m. with the Sterling-Bennett game to follow afterwards. The winner of all 12 regionals advance to the Colorado State Volleyball Championships Nov. 11-12 at the Denver Coliseum. For additional postseason updates, stay tuned to www.i-70scout.com.
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DRIVERS CAUTIONED ABOUT I-70 SUN GLARE
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding drivers who travel Interstate 70 about the yearly sun glare problem in the Floyd Hill area.
From early November through early February, the sun’s angle, in combination with the hill and the highway’s configuration, can create a blinding sun glare for drivers as they head eastbound up Floyd Hill (mile 244 to 247 – east of Idaho Springs). The glare occurs from approximately 7 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. However, it is especially severe between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m.
CDOT will be providing advance notification of the potential hazard with messages on its electronic sign boards prior to Floyd Hill, alerting motorists of the sun glare and to anticipate slower speeds.
Other driver recommendations include:
- Making sure the windshield is clean – inside and out
- Wearing a good pair of sunglasses to provide shading
- Expecting traffic slowdowns and adjusting your speed to avoid sudden reactions
- Letting off the accelerator and slowing down gradually instead of slamming on the brakes, if suddenly blinded by the sun
- Avoiding eastbound travel on Floyd Hill, if possible, between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
CDOT also is reminding motorists of Colorado’s Move-It Law, a joint effort between CDOT and law enforcement agencies to encourage motorists to follow a state law requiring drivers involved in minor accidents on interstates to move their vehicle immediately out of traffic to a safe location. The insurance industry also encourages compliance with the Move It law, reassuring drivers there will still be a full investigation of the crash to determine fault.
“Many people are apprehensive about moving their vehicle after an accident, worried they’re jeopardizing their insurance coverage,” says Carole Walker, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association. “However, when it comes to safety, the industry fully supports taking actions that reduces potential hazards to drivers, first and foremost.”
Road conditions can change quickly at this time of year. Drivers can receive updated road and weather information by calling 511 or by going to www.cotrip.org. Updates also are available via e-mail or text. Please visit www.codot.gov and click on the envelope icon in the lower right-hand corner. The link takes you to a list of items you can subscribe to, including I-70 West, Denver to Glenwood Springs.
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Tigers and Indians headed for 1A football playoffs
The Strasburg Indians and Bennett Tigers both completed the football regular season with undefeated conference records and league titles and are seeded in the top 4 of the 1A state bracket.
Strasburg is seeded second and will host 15th-seeded Grand Valley in a first round game Saturday. The fourth-seeded Tigers will host Highland, seeded 13th, also this weekend.
For full coverage of this past weekend’s games, see the Nov. 4 edition of the Eastern Colorado News. Additional postseason updated can be found on www.i-70scout.com.
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Monday, Oct. 31
Happy Halloween!
High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room. New players welcome.
Bingo. 7 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.
AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.
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BYERS GIRLS TO PLAY IN 2A REGIONAL FRIDAY NIGHT
The Byers Lady Bulldogs finished the 2A District 4 Tournament in third place with a 1-2 record in round-robin play Oct. 29. The green-and-white will play in 2A Region D at Denver Christian at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4. The third team in the region is Simla.
For additional postseason updates, stay tuned to www.i-70scout.com. Coverage of this past weekend’s district tournament will be in the Nov. 4 edition of the Eastern Colorado News.
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Sunday, Oct. 30
Byers Knights of Columbus Community Blood Drive. Donors should eat a full meal and drink plenty of water prior to their contribution. 8-8:40 a.m. and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Plains Catholic Church, 186 S. McDonnell St., Byers. For more information, call Brad Weisensee at (970)554-0221 or visit www.bonfils.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous. 9-10 a.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)903-6734.
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It’s no trick: Halloween is last day to request a ballot by mail
After Oct. 31, voters must visit a polling place to request 2016 ballot
Littleton, CO – It’s no trick: Halloween is the last day that Colorado citizens can request a mail ballot for the Nov. 8General Election. But don’t be spooked by this deadline. You can still visit a Voter Service and Polling Center through Election Day in order to be treated to a new or replacement ballot.
Here are a few tips and deadlines to help make your voting experience a sweet one:
- Under Colorado law, Monday, Oct. 31 is the last day that ballots can be mailed to voters. This is the last day that citizens may register to vote or update their registration online at www.GoVoteColorado.com and still receive a mail ballot for the 2016 election. It also is the last day to contact Arapahoe County Elections by phone at 303-795-4511 and request a replacement ballot, if you have not yet received one.
- Tuesday, Nov. 1 is the last day that voters should return their ballots by standard mail. The Postal Service has indicated that ballots mailed after Nov. 1 may not arrive by Election Day due to longer delivery timeframes. Remember to sign your ballot envelope, and return your ballot with 68 cents postage, or two Forever Stamps.
- Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 2, voters should only return ballots to a ballot drop-off location instead of via standard mail, to ensure it arrives on time. Ballots must be received by the County by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8 in order to be counted. Postmarks do not count as received.
If you need additional assistance, Voter Service and Polling Centers are now open across the County every day except Sundays, where citizens may register to vote, update registration, request or replace a ballot, or vote on an accessible electronic tablet.
Visit www.ArapahoeVotes.com to find ballot drop-off locations and Voter Service and Polling Centers, track your ballot envelope, and read about candidates and ballot measures. Unofficialelection results will be posted at this website beginning at 7 p.m. on Election Day. For more election information, please call 303-795-4511, follow @ArapahoeClerk on Twitter or like@ArapahoeVotes on Facebook.
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Saturday, Oct. 29
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.
Let’s Make Pie Crust! Participants will go home with a pie ready to bake. 10:30 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.
Prairie Stars Square Dancing Club. $7 per person, free for non-dancers. Round dancing at 7:15 p.m., square dancing at 8 p.m., Bennett Community Center.