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The I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News

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  • Today’s Events – Tuesday, Dec. 13

    Today’s Events – Tuesday, Dec. 13

    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.

    Terrific Tuesday. Book club for ages 8-11. “Clementine for Christmas” by Daphne Benedis-Grab. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kelver Library.

    Scholastic Book Fair. The community is welcome to shop from a wide range of books, posters, software, toys and gadgets for young teens and adults. All proceeds go to benefit the high school library. 4 – 8:30 p.m. Strasburg High School Library.

     

    Tuesday Tech. Students ages 11 and up will make fleece scarfs and LED holiday cards. 4:15 p.m. Bennett Anythink.

    Bennett Board of Trustees. Work-study 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting 7 p.m. Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.

    Adult book club. “Christmas Bells” by Jennifer Chiaverini. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kelver Library.

    Strasburg Sanitation & Water Board. 7 p.m., Valley Bank Community Room.

    Order of Eastern Star Hope Chapter No. 122. 7:30 p.m., Bennett Eastern Star Hall, 575 Palmer Ave.

     

    High School Sports

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Bennett @ Brush. 5:30 p.m.

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Weld Central @ Strasburg. 5:30 p.m.

    Wrestling. Byers @ Calhan Dual. 6 p.m.

  • Denver Metro — Action Day for Visibility 

    Denver Metro — Action Day for Visibility 

    Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect 

    This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Monday, December 12, 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 Tuesday, December 13, 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 atmospheric ventilation will cause Poor visibility on Tuesday. 

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit: 
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    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 2PM (MST), Monday, 12/12/2016 the highest AQI value was 47 for Particulate less than 2.5 micrometers which indicates Good air quality. 
    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook 

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST: 
    Monday, December 12, 2016, 2:30 PM MST 

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Monday and Tuesday. 

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Monday and Tuesday. Moderate concentrations are most likely within the Denver Metro area. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion in these areas on Monday and Tuesday. 

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Monday and Tuesday. 

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Monday and Tuesday. Moderate concentrations are most likely in the Denver Metro area near busy roadways, particularly between the hours of 7-10 AM and 5-9 PM. For health recommendations, please see Fine Particulate Matter above. 

    Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Tuesday. 

    COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK: 
    Monday, December 12, 2016, 2:30 PM MST 

    Light to moderate smoke is possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.

  • Pile burning planned Dec. 19 at Rocky Mountain Arsenal wildlife sanctuary

    COMMERCE CITY — Weather permitting, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct pile burning activities at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19. Smoke may be visible and people in the area may smell smoke.

    The Refuge burns piles of woody debris in an effort of reducing hazardous fuels. These piles are made from after the thinning and cutting of trees, mostly invasive trees like Russian olive. Certain criteria must be met in order to burn, including smoke dispersal conditions, snow or other precipitation in the area, adequate staffing, and fuel moisture. All pile burns are conducted within the requirements of a smoke permit issued by the State of Colorado.

    For more information, visit www.fws.gov.

  • Phone town hall tonight to discuss changes to U.S. 36, I-25 HOV lanes

    DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) will host a telephone town hall tonight, Dec. 12, to discuss the upcoming change from HOV 2+ to HOV 3+ on U.S. 36 and I-25 express lanes starting Jan. 1. HOV 3+ means a driver needs at least two passengers and a switchable HOV transponder pass to use those express lanes free as a carpooler.

    Beginning at 7 p.m., CDOT will call residents along the US 36 and I-25 Corridors. Interested residents who do not receive a call or would like to participate are asked to dial 1-877-229-8493 and enter the access code 112034. To learn more about the telephone meeting, visit www.codot.gov/programs/expresslanes.

    Speakers will include representatives from CDOT; HPTE; State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada; 36 Commuting Solutions; and Smart Commute Metro North.

    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. For more information, visit www.coloradohpte.com.

  • Today’s Events – Monday, Dec. 12

    Today’s Events – Monday, Dec. 12

    Scholastic Book Fair. The community is welcome to shop from a wide range of books, posters, software, toys and gadgets for young teens and adults. All proceeds go to benefit the high school library. 4 – 8:30 p.m. Strasburg High School Library.

    Byers Fire Protection District Board. 6:30 p.m., Byers Firehouse.

    High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room. New players welcome.

    Byers Water & Sanitation District Board. 7 p.m., District Office, 421 S. Sherman

    Deer Trail Fire Protection District Board. 7 p.m., Deer Trail Firehouse.

    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.

  • Today’s Events – Sunday, Dec. 11

    Today’s Events – Sunday, Dec. 11

    Alcoholics Anonymous. For more information call (303)903-6734.

  • Today’s Events – Saturday, Dec. 10

    Today’s Events – Saturday, Dec. 10

    Bennett-Watkins Lions Club. 8:30 a.m., High Plains Diner, 100 Bennett Ave., Bennett. Jo Brandenburg, (303)908-0796.

    Holiday Fundraiser. Hosted by the Bennett Parks & Recreation District, the event will feature a silent auction, craft fair, bake sale and garage sale. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center.

    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.

    Drag-and-Drop Puzzles. Second-graders and younger children can use drag-and-drop methods to learn programming and solve simple puzzles. Part of a national movement, this Hour of Code program is an opportunity to explore basic concepts of computer science. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bennett Anythink.

    The Paint Cellar Painting Session. An instructor from The Paint Cellar will guide budding artists from their first brushstroke to their last as they create on canvas. Examples of the finished creations will go on display in the library. 1-3 p.m. Bennett Anythink.

    Arcade Video Game Challenge. 1-2 p.m. Bennett Anythink.

    Byers Masons. 8 p.m., Byers Masonic Lodge.

     

    High School Sports

    Boys Basketball. Bennett @ Resurrection Christian Tournament

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Byers @ Front Range Christian. 2 p.m.

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Deer Trail @ Wiggins Tournament. TBA.

    Wrestling. Bennett @ Columbine Tournament. 9 a.m.

    Wrestling. Strasburg @ Vista Peak Tournament. 9 a.m.

    Wrestling. Byers @ Limon Tournament. 10 a.m.

    Middle School Sports

    Boys Basketball. Byers Tourney. 9 a.m.

  • Denver Metro  – Action Day for Visibility 

    Denver Metro  – Action Day for Visibility 

    Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect 

    This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Friday, December 9, 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 Saturday, December 10, 2016. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Saturday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect. 

    Limited atmospheric ventilation will lead to Poor visibility on Saturday. 

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit: 
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    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 2PM (MST), Friday, 12/9/2016 the highest AQI value was 70 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 Outlook 

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST: 
    Friday, December 9, 2016, 2:10 PM MST 

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Friday and Saturday. 

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Friday and Saturday. Moderate concentrations are most likely within the Denver Metro area and along the Front Range urban corridor, including Fort Collins and Greeley. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion in these areas on Friday and Saturday. 

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Friday and Saturday. 

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Friday and Saturday. Moderate concentrations are most likely in the Denver Metro area near busy roadways, particularly during the evening hours. For health recommendations, please see Fine Particulate Matter above. 

    Visibility is expected to be Poor on Saturday. 

    COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK: 
    Friday, December 9, 2016, 2:00 PM MST 

    Light to moderate smoke is possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.

  • Bennett Elementary to open Monday while sewer repairs await

    BENNETT — The Bennett School District will be back open for classes on Monday, Dec. 12, after closing Dec. 8 because of the frigid cold that hit the area overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning.

    Bennett Elementary will be open despite waiting on repairs for a breached sewer pipe underneath the school’s cafeteria in the northwest corner of the building.

    The busted line was reported mid-afternoon Dec. 7, but Superintendent Robin Purdy said the malfunction was not the reason school was closed the next day. All indications are the repairs to the sewer will start Tuesday, Dec. 13. An exact time frame on how long the work will take is unknown.

    Purdy said changes to the breakfast and lunch menus and a modified food service process will be implemented until the repairs are completed.

  • Today’s Events – Friday, Dec. 9

    Today’s Events – Friday, Dec. 9

    Al-Anon family group. For more information call (303)888-4525.

    Story time. 10 a.m., Kelver Library, Byers.

    AnyStitch Goes! Community sewing get-together. Sewing machines and basic textile-oriented tools available. 1-4 p.m. Bennett Anythink.

    Light Up the Holidays. Children ages 5-12 can enjoy stories and crafts about holiday celebrations that feature light. 2-3 p.m. Davies Library.

     

    High School Sports

    Boys Basketball. Bennett @ Resurrection Christian Tournament.

    Girls Basketball. Bennett @ Rye. 6:30 p.m.

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Strasburg @ Limon. 4 p.m.

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Byers @ Liberty Stratton @ Joes. 4 p.m.

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Deer Trail @ Wiggins Tournament. 3 p.m.