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  • 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.

  • Today’s Events – Thursday, Dec. 8

    Today’s Events – Thursday, Dec. 8

    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.

    Bennett Fire Protection District Board. 7 p.m., Station No. 3.

    Byers Park & Recreation District Board. 7 p.m., Quint Valley Fairgrounds.

    Eastern Plains Honor Guard practice. 7 p.m., Strasburg American Legion Hall. (303)719-8292.

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

     

    High School Sports

    Wrestling. Estes Park @ Strasburg. 6:30 p.m.

  • Pipe bursts at Bennett School

    Bennett School will be closed tomorrow (Dec. 8) because a sewer pipe burst beneath the elementary school cafeteria/gym.

    Watch www.i-70scout.com for updates.

  • Denver Metro Action Day for Visibility – Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect

    Denver Metro Action Day for Visibility – Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect

     

    This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Wednesday, December 7, 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 8, 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 mixing and cold, stagnant weather conditions will produce poor visibility on Thursday. 

    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), Wednesday, 12/7/2016 the highest AQI value was 33 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: 
    Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 2:15 PM MST 

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday and Thursday. 

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday, and in the Good to Moderate range on Thursday. Moderate concentrations are most likely in the Denver Metro area and northward along the Front Range urban corridor, including Fort Collins and Greeley. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing heavy or prolonged exertion in these areas on 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 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 recommendation, please see Fine Particulate Matter above. 

    Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Thursday. 

    COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK: 
    Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 2:00 PM MST 

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

  • Today’s Events – Wednesday, Dec. 7

    Today’s Events – Wednesday, Dec. 7

    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.

    Code-a-pillar. By playing with Code-a-pillar, kids ages 4-5 and their parents can learn the foundations of coding and computer commands. Part of a national movement, this Hour of Code program is an opportunity to explore basic concepts of computer science. 2-3 p.m. Bennett Anythink.

    Free legal self-help clinic via remote Internet access. Space limited. 2-3:30 p.m., Anythink Bennett.

    Crafternoon. Fleece scarfs. Bennett Anythink. 4:15 p.m.

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

     

    High School Sports

    Boys Basketball. Bennett @ Resurrection Christian Tournament.

    Middle School Sports

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

    Boys Basketball. Byers @ Kiowa. 4:30 p.m.