LPEA offers AMI opt-out program
The La Plata Electric Association Board of Directors has approved Board Policy 215, AMI Opt-out Program, which delineates the specifics of people eligible to “opt out” of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure installation.
The board also gave preliminary approval for a $20 manual meter reading fee and additional revised fees not related to the Opt-out Program. A 30-day comment period is underway for the new rate tariffs.
Members who elect to opt out of AMI must complete the Opt-out Request Form signifying their agreement to the terms and conditions outlined on the form.
These members will be allowed to self-read their analog meters, but will be subject to a quarterly “true-up,” manual meter read by an LPEA representative and be charged the $20 per visit. Members who decide to opt out after an AMI meter has been installed during the current deployment phase of the system (through 2015) will not be assessed the change-out fee of $40. Comments on the new tariffs must be made in writing to LPEA, P.O. Box 2750, Durango, CO 81302 by Dec. 17.
For more information, visit www.lpea.coop or call 247-5786.
Blanket, coat drive held through Dec. 31
The 9th annual Advantage Blanket and Coat Drive will take place through Dec. 31 at Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness, 3600 Main Ave., Suite A.
Hats, gloves, scarves and socks also will be collected. Proceeds will benefit the Southwest Safe House and Durango Community Shelter. Donations also may be dropped off at Spa Evo, 1075 Main Ave., No. 224, and Keller Williams, 700 Main Ave.
For more information, call 259-7829 or visit http://advantageptwellness.com.
Pet photos to benefit humane society
La Plata County Humane Society will have its yearly Santa’s Pet Photos at these locations.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Creature Comforts, 305 S. Camino del Rio.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 6 at Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats, 21738 U.S. Highway 160.
From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Pet Haus, 1444 Main Ave.
The cost is $20 for a 5x7 photo and a disc. All of the proceeds will benefit the homeless animals of La Plata County. The Fetching Image Pet Photography will donate its services.
Marvel Grange to host free breakfast
The Marvel Grange will host a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Marvel Grange Hall, 217 County Road 133A in Marvel.
The breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, local eggs, local potatoes, juice and coffee.
Optimal health workshop to be held
A free Optimal Health Workshop and coaching opportunity will take place at 9 a.m. Dec. 6 at the Holiday Inn Express, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West.
Participants will create a plan to eat healthier over the holidays. People who are concerned about their own health or that of a loved one will learn about a proven program. Space is limited.
To RSVP by Dec. 4 or for more information, email cathyseibel@yahoo.com or call or text 759-0787.
Annual Thanksgiving service to be held
The annual Thanksgiving service will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Christian Science Church, 1166 East Third Ave.
The service includes praise organ music before and after the service, three hymns, reading of the Thanksgiving Proclamation of the President of the United States, readings from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, a vocal solo and expressions of gratitude from students of Christian Science.
For more information, call 247-0218.
Road maintenance to take place
The Colorado Department of Transportation will preform maintenance on these area roads:
Shoulder work and roadside delineator repairs and replacement will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday from Durango to East of Bayfield on U.S. Highway 160. There will be minimal impact to traffic. Drivers should watch for roadside vehicles.
Shoulder work will take place from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. through today on Colorado Highway 84 between Pagosa Springs and the New Mexico state line. There will be minimal travel impacts, and drivers should watch for roadside vehicles.
For more information, visit www.coloradodot.info.
Herald Staff
