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π± How Ucon firefighters helped contain a massive early-morning landfill blaze
Also check out Seniors' Luncheon on the Ucon Patch calendar

Morning Ucon! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- How Ucon firefighters helped contain a massive early-morning landfill blaze
Also on today's calendar: Membership Meeting @ Dixieβs Diner β Eagle Rock Art Guild and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Windy with a few showers, with a high of 52 and low of 43 degrees.
- Wednesday: Very windy; periods of rain, temps: high: 48, low: 30.
- Thursday: Cloudy, p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 39 and low of 35 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ City firefighters respond to fire at Hatch Pit (postregister.com) β Ucon Fire crews assisted Idaho Falls firefighters early Sunday in containing a large pallet and wood-pile fire at the Hatch Pit on Recycle Road, working to keep it from spreading. The blaze, about an acre in size with deep smoldering wood chips, drew multiple units and landfill staff as they focused on preventing underground spread and nearby spot fires.
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πΈ Around Ucon
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π Upcoming Events in Ucon
β Featured events β
- Seniorsβ Luncheon
Dixie's Diner, 2150 Channing Way, Idaho Falls
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Membership Meeting @ Dixieβs Diner β Eagle Rock Art Guild
Dixie's Diner , 2150 Channing Way , Idaho Falls
6:00 pm - Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. Rock Springs Miners
Mountain America Center , 1690 Event Ctr Dr , Idaho Falls
7:05 pm - Kids Sewing ages 6-9: Friday Class
The Bake House Academy , 2333 N Yellowstone Hwy Suite 3 , Idaho Falls
4:00 pm - Merry Cryptmas Trivia (21+)
Museum of Idaho , 200 N Eastern Ave , Idaho Falls
7:00 pm - Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. Casper Warbirds
Mountain America Center , 1690 Event Ctr Dr , Idaho Falls
7:05 pm - A Magical Winter Day- The Royal Experience
The Bake House Academy , 2333 N Yellowstone Hwy Suite 3 , Idaho Falls
1:00 pm - Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. Casper Warbirds
Mountain America Center , 1690 Event Ctr Dr , Idaho Falls
7:05 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
π£ Ucon Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Dueling Pianos at Roadhouse Saloon
Roadhouse Saloon , 1680 Lindsay Blvd , Idaho Falls
7:00 pm - Jr. Chefs & Little Bakers Combo- Ages 5-7
The Bake House Academy , 2333 N Yellowstone Hwy Suite 3 , Idaho Falls
4:00 pm - City Council Meeting
Idaho Falls City Meetings - Idaho Falls ID 83402
7:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Rigby. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member $12.00 per Hour in Rigby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ucon here.
π Nearby News
Rigby
- Two men charged after brutal beating leaves Idaho Falls bar patron severely injured (eastidahonews.com)
- Idaho man lost a leg. Here's why he feels gratitude (ksl.com)
- All-State: East Idaho earns 19 first-team selections, with Shelley's Higham, Hillcrest's Gines, and Butte County's Lyon and Simpson earning top honors (eastidahonews.com)
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- Community invited to annual Messiah Sing-In (eastidahonews.com)
- Destructive winds of up to 65 mph expected to batter East Idaho Wednesday (idahostatejournal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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