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Gov. Hickenlooper orders flags lowered in honor of Specialist Gabriel Conde
DENVER — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 12, 2018, in honor of Specialist Gabriel Conde.
Conde, 22, died in the line of duty on April 30, 2018, of injuries sustained from small arms fire while serving in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan.
Conde was assigned to A Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Lifebridge Christian Church in Longmont at 1:00 p.m.
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Bennett to host 3A baseball regional Saturday
by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor
BENNETT — The Bennett Tigers won the Frontier League championship, losing only one conference game, and, as a result, will host the 3A Region 2 Tournament this Saturday.
The orange-and-black will take on Brush at 10 a.m. with the other two teams, La Junta and Lutheran, playing each other at approximately 12:30 p.m. The winners will play each other about 3 p.m. and the victor will move onto the 3A Great Eight in Greeley starting Friday, May 18.
If weather becomes an issue for this weekend’s games, the make-up date is set for Monday, May 14.
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Bennett Tractor Supply will Feature Local Goods at Spring Market Day — Saturday, May 12
Community Invited to Shop Homemade, Homegrown Items May 12
Bennett, CO — Tractor Supply Company in Bennett is showcasing the talents of local craft makers, artisans and growers during its spring Market Day event Saturday, May 12. Community members are invited to celebrate spring by shopping local, homemade and homegrown goods at the Bennett Tractor Supply from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Crafters and growers will display their goods for sale in tented areas in front of the Tractor Supply store.
Market Day allows us to provide a space for the Bennett community to come together to shop local, support their neighbors, and highlight the incredible talent that’s right here in our own backyard. You never know what you might find at this one-day event—or how it might inspire your family’s next crafting or growing adventure. — Anthony Fouse, manager of the Bennett Tractor Supply
Tractor Supply’s Market Day will take place Saturday, May 12 at 200 Marketplace Drive. Contact the Bennett Tractor Supply store at 303-644-5110 for more details or information about participating in the event!
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THE DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM CELEBRATES BEARCAT DAY WITH YUNI — May 12
In celebration of Binturong (BearCat) Day, families are invited to swing by and visit the Downtown Aquarium’s bearcat, Yuni, on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
During the event, guests will have the opportunity to see Yuni during scheduled appearances throughout the day and capture memorable photo opps with other ambassador animals. There will also be a rainforest animal show featuring Yuni and her friends. Fanatics can enjoy delicious popcorn, setting the stage for the ultimate show. Funds from the event will directly benefit the Downtown Aquarium’s conservation efforts.
Private meet-and-greets with Yuni can be made by visiting www.downtownaquarium.com and clicking on the Meet and Greet button at the bottom of the page.
COST: The event is free to attend with the purchase of an exhibit pass.
SCHEDULE: 11 a.m. – Rainforest Show
12:30 p.m. – Binturong Walk
1:30 p.m. – Photos with a Rainforest Animal
2:30 p.m. – Binturong Walk
WHERE: Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water St., Denver, CO 80211
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360 Fallen Law Enforcement Officers to be Honored During 30th Annual Candlelight Vigil — May 13
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund releases list of names of officers being added to the national monument this year
Washington, DC— The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has released the roll call of names of 360 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. These names will be engraved this month and formally dedicated at the 30th annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall, between 4th and 7th streets on Sunday, May 13, at 8:00 p.m.
Included in this list are the names of 129 officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2017 and 231 officers who were killed in prior years but had been forgotten by time until the Memorial Fund’s research staff and a team of dedicated volunteers confirmed record of their law enforcement service.
When the addition of these 360 names is completed, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial will bear the names of 21,541 officers representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, federal law enforcement, and military police agencies—all who have made the ultimate sacrifice in our nation’s history.
The engraving process begins with a lengthy stencil and proofing procedure followed by meticulous engraving and curing processes. Once the engraving and curing process is finished, the covers are removed, and the panel is completed. Names will be engraved on 69 of the Memorial’s 128 panels encompassing the east and west walls.
Each May 13, an estimated 30,000 people assemble for the annual Candlelight Vigil, a signature event of National Police Week when the names of these fallen officers are formally dedicated. Thanks to a partnership with Officer.com, the Vigil is streamed live online so that people across the country can witness this annual tribute to America’s law enforcement officers. Individuals interested in the free webcast can register online at www.UnitedByLight.org.
For the third year in a row, we will come together on the National Mall for an important occasion: to honor the brave lives we lost in the line of duty. A ceremony will never relieve the loss felt by these families, but we gather to show them that they are not alone. The 900,000 officers currently wearing the badge will carry on their responsibility and dedication of protecting our communities. — Craig W. Floyd, Chief Executive Officer of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
The names of the 360 officers added to the National Memorial this year can be found at www.LawMemorial.org/2018RollCall. For a complete schedule of National Police Week events in Washington, DC, visit www.LawMemorial.org/PoliceWeek.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Aquarium
MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET AT DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM
The Downtown Aquarium will be hosting a bountiful brunch buffet on Sunday, May 13 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Mother’s Day 2018. Families can also enjoy 50% off Adventure Exhibit Tickets with buffet purchase. The buffet will feature over 40 dining selections including brunch items, omelet station, specialty seafood, kids table, carving station, desserts and more. Reservations should be made by calling (303) 561-4450.
Cost:
- Adults $39.99
- Seniors 65+ $34.99
- Children 3-10 $19.99
- Children 2 and under are free, with adult purchase.
*Plus tax and service charge
When: Sunday, May 13 @ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water St., Denver, CO 80211
More Info: Visit our website at www.aquariumrestaurants.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AquariumDenver.
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Ag Secretary Perdue in Colorado TOMORROW — April 27
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in Colorado TOMORROW, Friday, April 27th to speak at the Water in the West Symposium hosted by Colorado State University. Secretary Perdue will be joined by former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for a conversation on issues surrounding food production and water use.
Secretary Perdue to Speak at Water in the West Symposium and Hold Media Availability
WHAT: Secretary Perdue and former Secretary Vilsack will participate in a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of agriculture and water conservation. Following the event, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Friday, April 27th at 11:15 a.m. MT
WHERE: McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80202HELP US SPREAD THE NEWS
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Deputy Works to Get Recognition for the State’s School Crossing Guards
On Wednesday, April 25, the State will recognize Crossing Guard Appreciation Day for the first time, thanks to the work of Deputy Mark Edson, a school resource officer (SRO) for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy Edson has been an SRO for the last six years and works in both Littleton Public Schools and Cherry Creek School District. While working a Safe Routes to School event at a Cherry Creek elementary school a year ago, Deputy Edson realized that there was no local or state recognition for the hard and sometimes dangerous work that school crossing guards engage in on a daily basis.
Seeing a need to recognize these individuals for the important work they perform, and a need for them to be recognized throughout the State of Colorado, Deputy Edson petitioned the Governor’s Office for a State Proclamation. He succeeded and the Governor has proclaimed the last Wednesday in April as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day.
Our School Crossing Guards are on the front lines of ensuring that our children make it to school safely. Each day, rain, snow or shine, they are there to ensure that our kids get across busy streets and intersections, sometimes encountering dangerous or otherwise hostile situations. Deputy Edson will celebrate this first ever recognition with crossing guards at a local elementary school. Please take time to thank the people who keep our children safe each school day.
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Calling all animal lovers — CSU announces upcoming events for this weekend — April 21
Petting zoo, CAM the Ram, and food trucks at Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House
The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital welcomes our community to the 39th annual Open House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21. Organized by students in Colorado State University’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, the free Open House features hospital tours, educational talks and demonstrations, kids’ activities, a petting zoo – as well as food trucks, and visits with CAM the Ram.
The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital opens its doors to the public during its annual open house. Teddy Bear Clinic: children can bring a stuffed animal in for “surgery.” Students in the surgery club will will actually cut and stitch a heart into stuffed animals, so parents might want to bring an old stuffed animal or a new one just for this purpose. There will be bandaging and other options for kids who don’t want Mr. Snuggles to have an incision.
Walk with a Doc and a Dog: Take a stroll with our veterinary cancer specialists Dr. Doug Thamm and Dr. Kristen Weishaar. The group will meet at 9 a.m. at the main (west-facing) entrance of the Diagnostic Medical Center, just north of the hospital. Dogs are welcome on the walk, but are not allowed into the Open House activities, for their own safety and that of others. Learn more about this monthly activity on the CSU Walk with a Doc and a Dog Facebook page.
Activities
- A petting zoo and activities for kids will run throughout the day.
- CAM the Ram will visit from noon to 2 p.m.
- Hospital tours will run from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., beginning every 15 minutes from the tour start inside the Diagnostic Medicine Center.
- Animal anatomy lessons, animal-related crafts, and presentations by veterinary student groups.
- Food trucks will operate from mid-morning until mid-afternoon.
About the hospital and the DVM program
Students in the CSU Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program learn veterinary clinical skills at the hospital, where 79 faculty veterinarians provide medical care for pets, horses and livestock. These animal doctors represent 28 boarded specialties that match specialties in human medicine, such as cardiology, neurology, oncology and orthopaedics. An additional 650 caregivers – including veterinary nurses, students, staff and volunteers – contribute to patient care. Each year, the hospital manages more than 42,000 patient visits, with animal owners from surrounding areas and across the country. The hospital is open to the public, and many of its patients are referred for specialty care by other veterinarians around the world.
Demonstrations
- 10 a.m. The human-animal bond in Colorado
- 11 a.m. Rocky Mountain Raptors
- Noon Fort Collins Police K9 Unit will show off the work of police dogs
- 1 p.m. Get Over It agility dogs
- 2 p.m. Fort Collins Police K9 Unit
Lectures
- 9 a.m. Pet wellness with Dr. Rebecca Ruch-Gallie, head of Community Practice at the hospital
- 10 a.m. “So you want to be a vet?” panel discussion with veterinary students
- 11 a.m. Pet behavior with Dr. Jennie Willis, animal behavior expert
- Noon How to bandage your horse with Dr. Dean Hendrickson, equine surgeon
- 1 p.m. “So you want to be a vet?” with Dr. Gretchen Delcambre, director of admissions for the CSU Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program
- 2 p.m. Honey bee veterinary medicine
- 3 p.m. Common toxins and pet first aid with Dr. Kristin Zersen, emergency veterinarian
Getting there
- The hospital is at 300 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins.
- Parking: Turn into the hospital grounds, take an immediate left and follow the road to the lots serving the Diagnostic Medicine Center, just to the northwest of the main hospital building.
- Open House activities are accessible through and around the Diagnostic Medicine Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21.
- The event is free and open to the public, but no pets are allowed.
Other Highlights
Epic film ‘The Colorado’ has state premiere at CSU
The Colorado, an epic film about North America’s wildest river, will have its Colorado premiere at Colorado State University on Saturday, April 21. The screening takes place in the Lory Student Center Theater, at 4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and doors open at 4 p.m.
The screening is presented by the CSU Water Archives as part of the Morgan Library’s Evening with an Author Series.
The film’s director, co-writer and cinematographer, Murat Eyuboglu, and the author of the film’s companion book, Christa Sadler, will be present at the screening. A Q&A session as well as book signing will take place following the screening.
History of the river and the land
Narrated by stage legend and Oscar winner Mark Rylance, the film ranges broadly over the history of the Colorado River and the lands it drains, touching on such topics as the earliest settlements in the region; European and Anglo-American explorations in the 18th and 19th centuries; the dam-building era and its consequences; agriculture and immigration; the impact of climate change on the region; and the fate of the river’s delta in Mexico.
The film covers a vast geographical region, from the high mountains of Colorado and Wyoming to the delta in Mexico, and was filmed by Eyuboglu and three-time Emmy-laureate filmmaker Sylvestre Campe over a period of four years.
The film, which also features a critically acclaimed soundtrack, debuted at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in May 2016.
The Colorado is produced by National Sawdust. This screening is supported by Friends of the Morgan Library, Poudre River Public Library, Poudre River Friends of the Library, Old Firehouse Books, CSU Water Archives, Liggett Family Endowment, and KUNC-FM.
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