Admission free, donations accepted. Open from 2 – 4 p.m. through August. Call (303)769-4542 for an appointment.
Anythink Bennett library @ 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Adults can discover their inner rhythm with professional drummer Gregg Hansen. No prior experience required. Drums and percussion instruments available. 495 Seventh St., (303)405-3231, anythinklibraries.org
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The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with the identification of two suspects who are involved in placing a “skimmer” device in an area ATM.
On Saturday, May 27, a male suspect placed the skimmer device at an ATM located in the 9400 block of E. County Line Road. The financial institution recognized the device quickly and no customers had used the ATM before they were able to remove it. “Skimmers” are placed over the card slot on an ATM and made to look like part of the machine. A card reader on the device saves the users’ card number and pin code. This information can then be used to make counterfeit copies of the card.
The suspect is believed to have installed two other skimmers on ATMs at two other branches of the same financial institution in Colorado Springs. There is a second suspect who was with the male. The two were in a Ford SUV.
Anyone with information about the identification of these suspects is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. You can also call the ACSO Crime Tip Hotline at 720-874-8477 with information.
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Text to: 274637 (CRIMES) then title DMCS & enter your message.
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What: At a public ceremony in Laramie, WY, the United States Postal Service will unveil the Total Eclipse of the Sun Forever stamp . The ceremony will be the national debut of this first-of-its-kind stamp that transforms using the heat of a finger. By touching the stamp image of the eclipse, an underlying image of the Moon will be revealed. Once the stamp cools, the image reverts back to the eclipse. The stamp will be sold at Post Offices nationwide.
When:
Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 1:30 P.M.
This event follows the University of Wyoming Art Museum’s annual summer solstice celebration from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. At exactly noon, the sun shines through a solar tube in the ceiling of the Rotunda Gallery and illuminates a silver dollar that is set into the center of the gallery’s floor.
(If you are coming, please RSVP so we can make sure you are properly accommodated)
Where:
University of Wyoming Art Museum
Laramie Wyoming
Who:
Dr. Madhulika Guhathakurta, NASA Astrophysicist
Chip Kobulnicky, University of Wyoming Department of Physics and Astronomy Professor
Fred Espenak, Photographer of stamp image, Eclipse expert
Kevin Romero, Acting District Manager, Colorado/Wyoming District, USPS
Jim Cochrane,, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, USPS
Background:
A total eclipse of the Sun will occur on Aug. 21. The solar eclipse happens as the Moon completely blocks the visible solar disk from view, casting a shadow on Earth. Tens of millions of people in the United States hope to view this rare event, which has not been seen on the U.S. mainland since 1979. The eclipse will travel a narrow path across the entire country for the first time since 1918.
The 70-mile-wide shadow path of the eclipse, known as the “path of totality,” will traverse the country diagonally, appearing first in Oregon (mid-morning local time) and exiting some 2,500 miles east and 90 minutes later off the coast of South Carolina (mid-afternoon local time) passing through portions of 14 states.
The Total Eclipse of the Sun stamp image is from a photograph taken by retired NASA astrophysicist Fred Espenak of Portal, AZ, who is considered by many to be the world’s leading authority on total solar eclipses with 27 under his belt. The photograph shows a total solar eclipse seen from Jalu, Libya, on March 29, 2006.
“I’m honored to have my images on this unique stamp,” said Espenak, who began collecting eclipse stamps after witnessing his first as a teenager. “A total eclipse of the Sun is simply the most beautiful, stunning and awe-inspiring astronomical event you can see with the naked eye.”
The Stamps:
The pane of 16 Forever stamps are available at Post Office facilities nationwide on June 20 and may also be ordered online for home delivery.
In the first U.S. stamp application of thermochromic ink, the Total Solar Eclipse stamps will reveal a second image. Using the body heat of your thumb or fingers and rubbing the eclipse image will reveal an underlying image of the Moon. The image reverts back to the eclipse once it cools.
Thermochromic inks are vulnerable to UV light and should be kept out of direct sunlight as much as possible to preserve this special effect. To help ensure longevity, the Postal Service is offering a special envelope to hold and protect the stamp pane for a nominal fee.
Art director Antonio Alcalá of Alexandria, VA, designed the stamp.
The Total Eclipse of the Sun stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp, which is always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
Kroger expands recall on macadamia nuts
because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Company name: Kroger Co.
Product: Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts; 12-ounce; “Sell by” dates Dec. 9, 2017 and Mar. 2, 3, 7, 2018; UPC 11110-02478
Reason for recall: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Distribution: Nationwide
New England Natural Bakers issues recall
because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Company name: New England Natural Bakers
Products:
· Evoke Organic Classic Swiss; 12-ounce pouches; “best by” date May 24, 2018; UPC 853305003081
· Evoke Organic Athlete Fuel; 12-ounce pouches; “best by” date May 24, 2018; UPC 853305003029
Reason for recall: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Distribution: Nationwide
By Chris Haft / MLB.com | 12:43 PM ET
Besides totaling plenty of syllables, Friday’s pitching matchup featuring Colorado’s Antonio Senzatela and San Francisco’s Jeff Samardzija could feature some slick pitching. Even at Coors Field.
Senzatela (8-2) owns a 6-1 record and a 3.18 ERA in seven home starts. He also happens to be 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA against the Giants.
Full Game Coverage
Despite his 2-8 record, Samardzija has displayed considerable command. In his last eight starts, he has struck out 65 and walked two in 54 1/3 innings. Among pitchers with at least 500 pitches thrown since May 1, Samardzija has the lowest rate of pitches made while behind in the count (14.9 percent). Meanwhile, his strike rate of 68.8 percent is the fifth highest.
Things to know about this game
• With his third-inning double Thursday, Giants catcher Buster Posey has hit safely in 21 of his last 23 games at Coors Field, including nine games in a row.
• The Rockies have winning records on each day of the week except two, and even then they’re .500: Monday (3-3) and Wednesday (5-5).
• Colorado has won 15 of 22 series this year with three splits.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council have issued an OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017 for the Front Range Urban Corridor from El Paso County north to Larimer and Weld counties, including the Denver-Boulder area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley.
This Ozone Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017.
For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
The highest Ozone related AQI at 4 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on June 15, 2017, is 90 which indicates Moderate ozone air quality. It was recorded by the FTCW ambient ozone monitor. Unusually sensitive individuals may experience respiratory symptoms. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 4 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on June 15, 2017, is 34 which indicates Good Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality. It was recorded by the LNGM ambient monitor.
Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook
FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
Thursday, June 15, 2017, 2:15 PM MDT
Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Thursday. Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups conditions are most likely in the western and southern suburbs of the Denver Metro Area and northward along the Front Range Urban Corridor, including Fort Collins and Greeley. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion in these areas between the hours of 12-10 PM on Thursday. On Friday, concentrations of ozone are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range for all Front Range locations.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good category 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 category on Thursday and Friday.
Visibility is expected to be Good to Moderate on Friday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Thursday, June 15, 2017, 1:30 PM MDT
The 17,731 acre Dead Dog wildfire is in northwest Rio Blanco County approximately 4 miles north of Rangely. Light to moderate winds out of the west are expected in the region on Thursday and Friday. Warm temperatures and westerly winds may sustain fire activity. Smoke from this fire is expected to be transported to the east of the fire on Thursday and Friday, possibly affecting areas within and around the White River Basin. Affected locations may include Dinosaur, Rangely, Blue Mountain, Massadona, and Elk Springs. Overnight Thursday night and early on Friday morning, light drainage winds will allow smoke to reach lower terrain. This will affect areas directly below the fire along the White River drainage west of Kenney Reservoir, including Rangely, as well as areas along Highway 40.
Light to moderate smoke is also possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.
For more information call (303)888-4525.
Anythink Bennett library @ 1 – 4 p.m. Adults can share new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or other handiwork projects. Help available for new crafters at some gatherings.
Anythink Bennett library @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. One-on-one technical assistance in half-hour segments on a first-come, first-served basis.
SCOTTSDALE – On the second day of Major League Baseball’s 2017 First-Year Player Draft, the Rockies selected two right-handed pitchers, two left-handed pitchers, two first basemen, one second baseman, and one catcher … all selections were from the college ranks.
Below is a pick-by-pick breakdown of the Rockies’ Tuesday selections:
Right-handed pitcher Will Gaddis, a junior out of Furman University, was selected in the third round with the 86th overall pick … the Brentwood, Tenn., native went 9-3 in 2017 with a 1.89 ERA (105.0 IP, 22 ER) with 16 walks and 89 strikeouts … his 5.56 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 2017 ranks best in school history for a single season … earned First-Team All-Southern Conference honors for the second consecutive season … in his career at Furman, went 22-12 with a 3.43 ERA (28.1 IP, 110 ER) with 59 walks and 234 strikeouts … the 6-foot-1, 185-pound 21-year-old was previously drafted out of Brentwood High School (Brentwood, Tenn.) by the New York Yankees in the 36th round of the 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft, but did not sign.
Right-handed pitcher Pearson McMahan, 20, was selected with the 116th overall pick in the fourth round out of St. Johns River State College (Palatka, Fla.) … in 2017, went 6-2 with one save and a 3.46 ERA (75.1 IP, 29 ER), 32 walks and 94 strikeouts in 13 starts and four relief appearances … he was a Rawlings-Perfect Game Honorable Mention All American in 2014 … the Middleburg, Fla., native was previously drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 19th round of the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft, but did not sign.
Left-handed pitcher Nick Kennedy was selected out of the University of Texas in the fifth round with the 146th overall pick … a junior, he went 8-2 with a 3.02 ERA (53.2 IP, 18 ER) in 2017 with 20 walks and 59 strikeouts in 19 appearances with nine starts … the 6-foot, 200-pound native of Tampa, Fla., attended Alonso High School, where he was a 2014 Rawlings-Perfect Game Underclass First Team All-American and a member of the National Honor Society … his father, Dave, is a strength and conditioning coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League.
First baseman Chad Spanberger, a junior out of the University of Arkansas, was selected in the sixth round with the 176th overall pick … the 6-foot-3, 235-pound native of Granite City, Ill., batted .305 (73-for-239) with 54 runs scored, 13 doubles, one triple, 20 home runs and 67 RBI across 60 games for the Razorbacks in 2017 … the home runs ranked second in the SEC, ninth in the nation … he is just the sixth player in Arkansas history to record 20 or more home runs in a season … across three seasons at Arkansas, batted .275 (123-for-448) with 73 runs, 22 doubles, three triples, 26 home runs and 105 RBI.
Left-handed pitcher Lucas Gilbreath, 21, was selected out of the University of Minnesota in the seventh round (206th overall) … he is the first Colorado native selected by the Rockies in this draft (Westminster) … in 2017, he converted to a starter and went 5-2 with a 2.66 ERA (81.1 IP, 24 ER), 32 walks and 92 strikeouts … the 6-foot-2, 205-pound lefty attended Legacy High School in Broomfield, Colo., where he led Colorado Class 5A in strikeouts both as a junior (93) and as a senior (114) … received Second-Team All-Colorado Honors from The Denver Post in 2014, and was twice named First-Team Front Range League All-Conference … he was previously selected by the Rockies in the 36th round of the 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft, but did not sign.
Second baseman Bret Boswell, a junior selected out of the University of Texas in the eighth round (236th overall), batted .273 (54-for-198) with 34 runs, 13 doubles, seven home runs, 33 RBI, 33 walks and 39 strikeouts this past season for the Longhorns … a native of Rockwell, Texas, he was a 2013 Rawlings-Perfect Game Honorable Mention All-American and a 2013 All-Region 1st Team member for Texas while playing at Rockwall-Heath High School … he was previously selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 40th round of the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft, but did not sign.
First baseman Sean Bouchard was selected in the ninth round (266th overall) out of UCLA … played in all 57 games for the Bruins at first base and batted .306 (66-for-216) with 39 runs scored, 16 doubles, two triples, nine home runs, 43 RBI, 26 walks and 47 strikeouts … lead the Bruins in all of those categories except walks and strikeouts … the 6-foot-3, 215 pound native of San Diego, Calif., was an All-Pac-12 selection in 2017 … played for Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego, and was a 2014 Rawlings-Perfect Game California Second-Team All-American and All-Region First Team Selection.
Catcher Austin Bernard, a switch-hitting junior out of Pepperdine University, was selected in the 10th and final round of the second day of the draft (296th overall) … a native of Valley Center, Calif., he batted .234 (11-for-47) with seven runs, two doubles, seven RBI, six walks and nine strikeouts in 2017 … the 5-foot-10, 190-pound catcher allowed eight stolen bases while throwing out eight baserunners … attended Valley Center High School, where he batted .340 across his high school career.
The Rockies made two selections on the first day of the 2017 First-Year Player Draft, picking third baseman Ryan Vilade in the second round (48th overall) and right-handed pitcher Tommy Doyle 70th overall in the second competitive balance round.
DENVER – Emergency planners, responders and volunteers throughout Colorado will be participating in a three-day, full-scale exercise June 15 through 17 designed to test community response procedures during a health crisis.
The Public Health Emergency Dispensing Exercise, or Phed Ex, will test the state’s ability to effectively implement its emergency response plans during a mock outbreak of a highly infectious disease.
Exercises are a safe way for individual agencies to integrate their current plan with the state’s response system and test the effectiveness of a collective response to a health threat. This exercise will engage partners in responding to a hypothetical disease outbreak and will specifically test:
• Resource distribution and dispensing of medication and supplies at 24 points of dispensing.
• Information sharing.
• Coordination among multiple emergency operations centers.
In particular, the exercise will focus on the state’s ability to mobilize and distribute resources including antiviral medications, gloves, gowns and masks to points of dispensing and hospitals around the state. As part of the exercise, the state will transport supplies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s federal Strategic National Stockpile.
The exercise also will focus on assessing high-level decision-making by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in allocating limited resources to meet local needs.
Led by the department, “players” in the exercise will include 119 hospitals and clinics and 54 local public health agencies, as well as local emergency management agencies, the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the Colorado State Patrol, the Wyoming National Guard, U.S. Marshals Service and the CDC.
“Coloradans can be assured there is no immediate threat of a spreading disease,” said Dane Matthew, director of the health department’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response. “We are mobilizing to prepare for public health emergency scenarios and so we can be as ready as possible. This exercise is one of many drills we have been conducting around the state to practice and test our response.”
Local agencies have customized the exercise to focus on specific strengths and gaps prioritized by the local community and the state. Response plans will be used to practice emergency processes and help identify training needs, best practices and areas for emergency preparedness improvement.
Find more information on this Office of Emergency Preparedness web page. Follow @PHEDex2017 and @COhealth for exercise updates and information.