Al-Anon family group. For more information call (303)888-4525.
Story time. 10 a.m., Kelver Library, Byers.
Adult book club. “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. 10:30 a.m. Bennett Anythink.
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Denver Metro Action Day for Visibility
Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect
This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Thursday, December 29, 2016:
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 Friday, December 30, 2016. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Friday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect.
High pressure over Kansas, calm to light winds over the Front Range, and an inversion that will be persistent until later afternoon, will promote visibility degradation on Friday.
For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspxA poorly maintained vehicle pollutes more than a well maintained one. If you must drive, properly maintain your vehicle. We’ll all breathe easier!
At 2PM (MST), Thursday, 12/29/2016 the highest AQI value was 39 for Nitrogen Dioxide which indicates Good air quality.
Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke OutlookFRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
Thursday, December 29, 2016, 2:10 AM MSTOzone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Thursday and Friday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulates are most likely within the Denver Metro area. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion in these areas on Thursday and Friday.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.
Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Thursday and Friday. Moderate concentrations of nitrogen dioxide are most likely within the Denver Metro area near busy roadways, particularly between the hours of 7-10 AM and from 5-9 PM on Thursday and Friday. For health recommendations, please see Fine Particulate Matter above.
Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Friday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Thursday, December 29, 2016, 2:10 PM MSTLight to moderate smoke is possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.
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New Year’s DUI enforcement begins Friday
Between Dec. 30 and Jan. 3, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies statewide will increase DUI enforcement to arrest impaired drivers during New Year’s celebrations as part of the year-long Heat is On campaign. This year, 107 agencies statewide will participate in the crackdown.
“Nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities this year involved an impaired driver,” said Darrell Lingk, Director of the Office of Transportation Safety at CDOT. “It takes one person’s bad decision to change many lives forever. Plan to have a sober ride before you start celebrating.”
Last year, 103 agencies arrested 396 impaired drivers during the New Year’s enforcement period. There were seven traffic fatalities during the enforcement period. Three of the seven fatalities were caused by alcohol-related crashes.
“People often forget the financial, legal — and most importantly — the safety implications of driving impaired,” said Col. Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “There is absolutely no need to risk driving under the influence with the many transportations options available.”
The following promotions will be available to help people get home safely from celebrations:
• RTD and Coors Light will offer complimentary bus and rail service from 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 7 a.m. on Jan. 1 as part of the “Freeze the Keys” DUI-prevention effort.
• The Sawaya Law Firm’s “Free Cab Ride Home Program” will offer a ride from one location to the passenger’s home through Jan. 3. Once the passenger has paid for a cab, they can send the receipt to the The Sawaya Law Firm for reimbursement.
• Lyft is offering a discount to new users. Sign up with the promo code CDOTRideSafe for a $20 credit on your first ride. Once you download the app, create an account and enter the code in the payment section.
First-time DUI offenders can be punished with up to one year in jail, license suspension and thousands of dollars in fines. On average, a DUI can cost more than $13,500 after considering fines, legal fees and increased insurance costs. Penalties increase for repeat offenders.
The Heat Is On campaign runs throughout the year with 12 specific high visibility impaired driving enforcement periods centered on national holidays and large public events. Enforcement periods can include sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and additional law enforcement on duty dedicated to impaired driving enforcement. More details can be found at HeatIsOnColorado.com.
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Today’s Events – Thursday, Dec. 29
Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.
Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.
Bingo for Books. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.
AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.
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Denver Metro – Action Day for Visibility
Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect
This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Wednesday, December 28, 2016:
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 Thursday, December 29, 2016. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Thursday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect.
Limited atmospheric ventilation will cause Poor visibility on Thursday.
For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspxA poorly maintained vehicle pollutes more than a well maintained one. If you must drive, properly maintain your vehicle. We’ll all breathe easier!
At 2PM (MST), Wednesday, 12/28/2016 the highest AQI value was 51 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.
Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke OutlookFRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 2:00 PM MSTOzone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday and Thursday.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Wednesday and Thursday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulates are most likely within the Denver Metro area. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion in these areas on Wednesday and Thursday.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday and Thursday.Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday, and in the Good to Moderate range on Thursday. Moderate concentrations of nitrogen dioxide are most likely within the Denver Metro area near busy roadways, particularly between the hours of 7-10 AM and from 5-9 PM on Thursday. For health recommendations, please see Fine Particulate Matter above.
Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Thursday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 2:00 PM MSTLight to moderate smoke is possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.
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Today’s Events – Wednesday, Dec. 28
Baby Bounce. Songs, stories and rhyme times for babies up to age 2 and their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.
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. 12 p.m., Bennett Community Center. Shirley Kuzara, (303)644-4768.
Byers Silver & Gold senior citizens game day. 12:30 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.
Recovery in Christ. 7-9 p.m., Valley Bank, Strasburg.
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Glenn Miller’s youth in Fort Morgan the focus of new PBS documentary
‘Birthplace of His Music’ airs Friday at 9 p.m. on Channel 12
Denver — Colorado Public Television will debut a documentary about one of the state’s most famous musicians.
“Glenn Miller: The Birthplace of His Music” will be aired at 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30, on PBS Channel 12. The 58-minute film tells Miller’s story from his formative — and little reported — days in high school in Fort Morgan.
Miller was most notable for a new sound combination during the jazz era; he found a way to differentiate his band’s style from the many bands that existed in the late 1930s and early ’40s.
Numerous biographies about Glenn Miller focus on his years of big band fame or his mysterious disappearance over the English Channel during World War II. His early years have always been noted in passing until now, as “Glenn Miller: The Birthplace of His Music” relies on new research that reveals how the small, rural town provided Miller with a musical foundation that contributed to his rise as one of the greatest band leaders of the swing era.
“What distinguishes this project from other Miller biopics is that it focuses exclusively on his life before he became famous,” said Dr. Kerry Hart, president of Morgan Community College and the film’s executive producer.
Based on Hart’s scholarly research, the documentary examines the cultural and musical influences Miller experienced during his high school years.
“We wanted to answer the questions of how and why Glenn Miller’s time in Fort Morgan contributed to his famous musical sound,” Hart said.
The documentary features interviews with University of Colorado Glenn Miller Archives Curator, C.F. Alan Cass, local historians, and area residents. Audiences will also hear from Lynda Kreutzer, granddaughter of Glenn Miller’s High School band director Elmer Wells.
The Morgan Community College Jazz Ensemble is featured throughout the film, playing some of Miller’s iconic tunes and demonstrating key musical concepts.
The film, produced in partnership with Eden Lane, co-owner of Sleeping Dog Media and host of “InFocus with Eden Lane,” fills a historical gap in the recorded history about Glenn Miller’s life and documents Fort Morgan’s contribution to a culturally significant and important era in music history.
For more information, visit www.GlennMillerDoc.com.
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HOV EXPRESS LANES: Changes You Need to Know
CDOT’S HOV 2+ CHANGES TO HOV 3+
Carpoolers need three or more people to ride for free starting Jan. 1
DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) want to remind drivers that CDOT’s High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Express Lanes on US 36 and I-25 will change from HOV 2+ to HOV 3+ on Jan. 1, 2017. HOV 3+ equals a driver and at least two passengers.
WHY– Colorado has passed the point where it can build its way out of congestion. With the State’s population exploding and transportation funding decreasing, we must look at innovative ways to move traffic across the State. HOV 3+ ensures that those lanes remain free-flowing now and in the future, so that those who choose to ride the bus, pay a toll, or carpool always have a reliable and faster trip. Also, this change helps provide funding to offset the costs of adding transportation infrastructure and ongoing operations and maintenance.
SOLUTIONS – CDOT and HPTE are working with the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), the Regional Transportation District (RTD), Smart Commute Metro North, 36 Commuting Solutions, North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO), Lyft, Uber and others to help people find and use additional ways to carpool or take other modes of transportation. Drivers also always have the option of driving in the free general purpose lanes. In addition, if drivers plan to carpool only (HOV purists), they will be able to receive the $15 switchable HOV transponder for free in spring 2017 as another way to help ease the transition. To explore your different options, Visit HOV 3+ HERE.
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Express Lanes:
Express Lanes increase roadway capacity and help to manage congestion on the highways. The use of toll pricing during peak travel times reduces delays, manages congestion and maintains reliable travel times. Express Lanes are currently open on I-25 between downtown Denver and 120th Avenue, US 36 between Denver and Boulder, and on I-70 between Idaho Springs and Empire. HOV 3+ will be in effect Jan. 1, 2017 on CDOT’s I-25 and US 36 Express Lanes.
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High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE):
The HPTE operates as a government-owned, independent business within CDOT. It searches out innovative ways to finance projects to help Colorado fulfill its commitment to increase travel choices through options that include Express Lanes, transit, biking, walking and carpooling.
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Today’s Events – Tuesday, Dec. 27
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.
Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.
Bennett Board of Trustees. Work-study 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting 7 p.m. Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.
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Today’s Events – Monday, Dec. 26
High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room. New players welcome.
Deer Trail School Board. 7 p.m.
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.