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The I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News

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  • Today’s Events – Saturday, Dec. 3

    Today’s Events – Saturday, Dec. 3

    Christmas on the Corridor

    Breakfast with Santa. Includes Santa, youth carolers and Girl Scout servers. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bennett Community Center.

    Vendor & craft fair. 1-8 p.m. Hemphill Middle School.

    Gingerbread house contest. 4 p.m. Denver East/Strasburg KOA.

    Tree lighting. 4:45 p.m. Lyons Park.

    Santa Claus. Guaranty Bank. 5-7:30 p.m.

    Ugly Sweater Contest Runway Walk. 7:15 p.m. Hemphill Middle School.

    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.

    Holiday Cookie & Craft Show. For more information, call (303)746-9768. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Eastern Star Hall, 575 Palmer Ave., Bennett.

    Body scrubs. Adults can learn to make body scrubs and change the scents up with essential oils. 10:30 a.m. Bennett Anythink.

     

    High School Sports

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Bennett Tiger Tip-Off.
12 p.m.

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Byers @ Strasburg Tourney. 2 p.m.

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Deer Trail Eagle Classic. 4 p.m.

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

    Wrestling. Strasburg @ Golden Tournament. 9 a.m.

    Wrestling. Byers @ Akron Tournament. 9:30 a.m.

    Middle School Sports

    Girls Basketball. Calhan Tournament. 9 a.m.

  • Thanksgiving DUI enforcement stops 518 impaired drivers; holiday party enforcement begins today

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    From Nov. 18 to Nov. 28, 97 law enforcement agencies across Colorado arrested 518 drivers as part of the statewide The Heat Is On Campaign, a significant increase from the 283 drivers arrested during the same enforcement event last year. The additional arrests are attributed to the longer enforcement period this year, which was twice as long.

    The Colorado State Patrol (64 arrests), Aurora Police Department (69 arrests), the Denver Police Department (57 arrests), and Colorado Springs Police Department (38 arrests) recorded the highest arrest totals. Results from all participating agencies are available at bit.ly/HIOarrests. Arrest data can be sorted by law enforcement agency, county and enforcement period.

    To coincide with the numerous celebrations happening this time of year, the Holiday Parties DUI enforcement period begins today (Friday, Dec. 2). The 10-day crackdown runs until Dec. 12. Last year, 100 agencies arrested 596 drivers during the holiday enforcement period. This year at least 90 law enforcement agencies will participate in the effort.

    “Traffic fatalities in Colorado have already surpassed last year’s total,” said Darrell Lingk, Director of the Office of Transportation Safety with the Colorado Department of Transportation. “Impaired drivers were involved in about one-third of those deaths, and CDOT is determined to continue DUI-prevention efforts, as enforcement is the most effective tool to reduce impaired driving crashes and fatalities.”

    According to preliminary data, 177 people have died in alcohol and drug related crashes on Colorado roadways so far this year.

    “Every impaired driver taken off the road is potentially a life saved,” said Col. Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “With more officers on the road, we can be proactive and stop dangerous drivers before they cause serious harm to themselves or others.”

    Aside from the dangers impaired drivers present to other motorists, a DUI arrest can result in severe legal and financial consequences. First time DUI offenders can be punished with up to one year in jail, license suspension and steep fines. On average, a DUI can cost more than $10,000 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. More information is available at HeatIsOnColorado.com.

  • Crime Alert – Theft Via Lottery Scam

    Crime Alert – Theft Via Lottery Scam

    The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with any information regarding the theft of $45,000 through a lottery scam.
     
    On October 20th, the victim was approached at a store in the 2300 block of E. Arapahoe Road by a woman who said she needed help to claim a lottery prize. A second male suspect approached saying he would assist. The male suspect called a number on the woman’s “lottery ticket,” and after speaking on the phone, said he would be right back with money to help the woman claim her lottery prize. The victim, a 60-year old woman, also agreed to help.
     
    After the man returned with cash, the three drove to a bank where the victim withdrew $45,000 from her bank account. The two suspects then drove off with the victim’s cash.
     
    The first suspect is a Hispanic female, approximately 5’6”. The second suspect is a Hispanic male between 5’9” – 6’0”. They were last seen in a white SUV.
     
    Anyone with information about the crime or the identification of these suspects is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
     
     
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  • Today’s Events – Friday, Dec. 2

    Today’s Events – Friday, Dec. 2

    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. Bennett Anythink. 1 – 4 p.m.

    Computer tutelage. One-on-one technical assistance in half-hour segments on a first-come, first-served basis. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Bennett Anythink.

     

    High School Sports

    Boys & Girls Basketball.  Bennett Tiger Tip-Off.
 3 p.m.

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Strasburg Tourney. 4 p.m.

    Boys & Girls Basketball.  Deer Trail Eagle Classic. 3 p.m.

  • Action Day for Visibility

    Action Day for Visibility

    Action Day for Visibility: 7-County Denver-Boulder Metro AreaDenver Metro

    Action Day for Visibility 

    Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect 

    This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Thursday, December 1, 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 2, 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. 

    Limited ventilation and mixing will decrease visibility ahead of a weather system passing through the Front Range during Friday afternoon and evening. 

    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), Thursday, 12/1/2016 the highest AQI value was 44 for Particulate less than 10 micrometers which indicates Good air quality. 
    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook 

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST: 
    Thursday, December 1, 2016, 1:45 PM MST 

    Ozone 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 conditions are most likely in the Denver Metro Area, and along the I-25 corridor northward to Fort Collins and Greeley. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor 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 are most likely in the Denver Metro area near busy roadways between the hours of 7-10 AM and 5-9 PM on Thursday and Friday. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion in these areas on Thursday and Friday. 

    Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Friday. 

    COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK: 
    Thursday, December 1, 2016, 2:20 PM MST 

    Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke 

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

  • Today’s Events – Thursday, Dec. 1

    Today’s Events – Thursday, Dec. 1

    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.

    Byers Community Association. 7 p.m., Byers High School Vo-Ag Building.

    Byers PTO. 7 p.m., Byers School cafeteria.

    I-70 Intercessors. 7 p.m., The Prayer Closet, 6701/2 Colfax, Bennett.

    Strasburg American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. 7 p.m., Strasburg American Legion Hall, 56423 Westview Ave.

    AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.

     

    High School Sports

    Boys & Girls Basketball. Bennett Tiger Tip-Off. 3 p.m.

    Middle School Sports

    Boys Basketball. Wiggins @ Strasburg. 4 p.m.

  • Today’s Events – Wednesday, Nov. 30

    Today’s Events – Wednesday, Nov. 30

    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.

    Explorsion. Curious minds of all ages explore the world of science. Topic: Metal washer puzzles. 4:15 p.m. Anythink Bennett.

    Recovery in Christ. 7-9 p.m., Valley Bank, Strasburg.

    Middle School Sports

    Girls and Boys Basketball. Deer Trail @ Miami Yoder. 9 a.m.

    High School Sports

    Girls and Boys Basketball. Deer Trail @ Miami-Yoder.

  • State Representatives travel to attend the Christening of USS Colorado

    State Representatives travel to attend the Christening of USS Colorado

    State Representatives travel to attend the Christening of USS Colorado, the newest of the U.S. Navy’s nuclear submarines

    State representatives, members of the Colorado 30 Group, USS Colorado Commissioning Committee, Submarine Veterans and members of the USS Colorado Battleship Association, 10 of whom actually served onboard the WWII Battleship, will be traveling to Groton, Conn. this week for Saturday’s Christening ceremonies of the USS Colorado (SSN 788) to be held at the General Dynamics Electric Boat Division shipyard.

    Senator Michael Bennet and Congressional Representative, Ed Perlmutter will be seated with the official party. State Senators Bob Gardner, Larry Crowder, State Representative Kim Ransom, and former State Senator, Mary Hodge have requested invitations. They will join a state total of 150 persons, for a shipyard-sponsored event totaling 3000 attendees.

    Ship’s Sponsor, Annie Mabus, daughter of Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, will break a bottle of sparkling Colorado wine, produced by Balisteri Vineyards of Denver, chilled in a bucket of water drawn from the Colorado river, in ceremonies to be conducted Saturday, 3 December. This centuries old tradition is believed to bring good luck and safe travel to the vessel.

    USS Colorado is the 15th of the Virginia class nuclear attack submarines. Following the Christening, she will be launched and undergo sea trials, with the commissioning scheduled later in the summer of 2017.

    USS Colorado is a Block III version of the Virginia class and features improved sonar, multi-function payload tubes and photonic masts in place of traditional periscopes. Her mission is to stealthily operate near other countries’ coasts, gathering intelligence or, when necessary, delivering cruise missiles, torpedoes, mines, drones, and special operations teams, deploying underwater via a lockout chamber.

    The boat carries an S9G pressurized water reactor. This reactor powers the vessel for its entire lifecycle of 33 years without ever needing refueling. The pump-jet propulsor replaces the traditional propeller to add additional stealth. She is manned by a crew of 135.

    All Coloradans should be particularly proud to have a capitol ship of the United States Navy named after our great State. The last ship to bear the name USS Colorado was a highly decorated WWII Battleship BB-45, commissioned in 1923, over 90 years ago.

    For more information on the ship and the work of the State’s USS Colorado Commissioning Committee see: http://usscoloradocommittee.org

  • Today’s Events – Tuesday, Nov. 29

    Today’s Events – Tuesday, Nov. 29

    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.

    Tuesday Tech. Students ages 11 and up will program robots to race and do tricks at Bots! 4:15 p.m. Anythink Bennett.

    Middle School Sports

    Boys Basketball. Byers @ Strasburg. 4 p.m.

  • AdCo moving Bennett motor vehicle office; Friday closure announced

    Adams County is moving its eastern Department of Motor Vehicle office at the end of this week. The last day the office in Bennett Town Hall will be open is this Thursday, Dec. 1. The new office at Bennett’s Shared Services Center, 355 S. 1st Street, will open starting at 8:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5. There will be no eastern Adams County motor vehicle office open on Friday, Dec. 2.

    According to Adams County Clerk & Recorder Stan Martin, the new office next to the Historic Muegge House will also remain open throughout the lunch hour unlike its current schedule.

    A ribbon-cutting at the new building is slated for 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5.