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The I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News

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  • Out-of-state cop has gun, other equipment stolen at AdCo training site

    On the morning of Dec. 5 an out-of-state law enforcement officer was attending training at the Adams County Sheriff’s training facility at 4201 E. 72nd Ave. and, while in class, an unknown adult male broke into his marked police vehicle and stole his police issued shotgun, tactical vest and possibly part of his uniform.

    Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies saw the vehicle a short time later and attempted to stop the 2005 Brown F-150. The truck fled and pursuit was initiated but, because to the driver’s actions, the pursuit was terminated.

    The Ford F-150 was stolen out of Nebraska Dec. 2, and was last seen with Colorado license plate QTG-450. If seen, residents are asked to not approach the vehicle and call 911.

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  • Support the MCC Foundation on Colorado Gives Day

    Support the MCC Foundation on Colorado Gives Day

    FORT MORGAN – Morgan Community College (MCC) Foundation invites Coloradans to support our efforts to secure financial resources for the growth and development of MCC by donating to us on Colorado Gives Day, December 6, 2016.
     
    Presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy through online giving. The event is powered by ColoradoGives.org, a year-round, online giving website. Search for our profile on the site and make your safe and secure donation in a few easy steps.
     
    “The donations we receive on Colorado Gives Day helps us support Mogan Community College, and the community by promoting a superior environment for learning,” says Kari Linker, Director of Development. “We also want to get a share of the $1 Million Incentive Fund.”
     
    $1 Million Incentive Fund
    Community First Foundation and FirstBank each contributed $500,000 to create a $1 Million Incentive Fund, one of the largest gives-day incentive funds in the country. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receives a portion of the fund, which increases the value of every dollar donated. For example, if the MCC Foundation receives 10 percent of the total donations made on Colorado Gives Day, the Foundation also receives 10 percent of the $1 Million Incentive Fund.
     
    In addition to the incentive fund, the MCC Foundation has several matching funds available for donations designated for scholarships. 
     
    Community First Foundation, a leading foundation dedicated to fueling the power of community to drive positive change, and FirstBank, Colorado’s largest locally owned bank, have partnered to present Colorado Gives Day for the past seven years. By making fundraising simple for nonprofits and giving easy for donors, Colorado Gives Day is one the most successful events of its kind in the nation. Last year, $28.5 million was raised for Colorado nonprofits in just 24 hours. Since its inception in 2010, $111 million has been donated on Colorado Gives Day.
     
    For more information about the MCC Foundation, please visit MorganCC.edu/giving. For more information about Colorado Gives Day, please visit ColoradoGivesDay.org.
     
  • Today’s Events – Monday, Dec. 5

    Today’s Events – Monday, Dec. 5

    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.

    Bennett sixth- through 12th-grade music concert. 7 p.m., Bennett High School Auditorium.

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

     

    Middle School Sports

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

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

  • Today’s Events – Sunday, Dec. 4

    Today’s Events – Sunday, Dec. 4

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

  • 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.

  • 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.