A fitting tribute to the 21,183 law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice throughout U.S. history |
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WASHINGTON DC — Question: On what two days does federal law require American flags to be flown at half staff? Answer: Memorial Day (last Monday in May) and May 15, National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This tribute to American law enforcement officers is part of the historic crime bill that President Bill Clinton signed into law in 1994. At the request of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Public Law 103-322 designates Peace Officers Memorial Day as one of only two days each year during which government agencies, businesses and residents are to fly their U.S. flags at half-staff. “On May 15, we honor the sacrifices of our law enforcement officers by lowering our flags for National Peace Officers Memorial Day,” said Craig W. Floyd, Memorial Fund President and CEO. “The names of more than 21,000 men and women who wore the uniform grace the Memorial walls, and they deserve all the recognition this day bestows on them.” In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. As part of National Police Week, the names of 143 law enforcement officers killed in 2016, as well as 251 officers who died in prior years, will be formally dedicated on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, on May 13, during the 29th Annual Candlelight Vigil. |
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Reminder: Fly Flags At Half Staff On May 15, National Peace Officers Memorial Day
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Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast and Hungry Man frozen chicken & waffles recalled due to Listeria risk
Company name: Pinnacle Foods Inc.
Product names:
· Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast
· Hungry Man frozen chicken & waffles
(See FDA site for complete list of products)
Reason for recall: Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Distribution: Nationwide and Mexico
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Byers advances to Saturday’s district baseball semis
by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor
DENVER — The Byers Bulldogs utilized a 6-run sixth inning for a come-from-behind 8-5 win over home-standing Denver Academy in one of two pigtail games in the 2A District 4 Tournament May 11.
The No. 5 green-and-white will face top-seeded Burlington in the first semifinal at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 13, at Vista Peak High School, 24500 E. Sixth Ave., Aurora. The second semifinal pits No. 2 Front Range Christian against third-seeded Limon at approximately 12:30. The two winners will play in the district championship at approximately 3 p.m.
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Bennett hosting 3A regional tournament Saturday
by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor
BENNETT — The 14-4 Bennett Tigers are the eighth seed in the Colorado High School Activities Association 32-team 3A state baseball bracket and will host a four-team regional Saturday, May 13, with the winner to advance to the double-elimination Elite Eight between Niwot and Greeley beginning March 19.
In 3A Region 2, the orange-and-black will face 25th-seeded Bishop Machebeuf (11-8 overall) at 10 a.m. with the winner to face the victor of the 12:30 matchup between No. 9 Colorado Academy (15-4) and 24th-ranked Buena Vista (12-7). The regional championship game is slated for 3 p.m. the same day.
All 3A regional tournament brackets follow:
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FOOD RECALL — Ellyndale Nutty Infusions recalled due to Listeria risk
Company name: Now Health Group Inc. of Bloomingdale, Illinois
Product names:
Item Number
Product Description
Lot Number
Best By Date
E0540
Ellyndale® Nutty Infusions™ Roasted Cashew Butter, 10-ounce plastic jars
2125155
2/19
E0541
Ellyndale® Nutty Infusions™ Ginger Wasabi Cashew Flavor, 10-ounce plastic jars
2124118
3/19
Reason for recall: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Distribution: Online and retail stores nationwide
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Workshop on growing tomatoes announced
LITTLETON — Colorado State University Extension in Arapahoe County is offering a series of free Extension Enlightens workshops this summer.
The first workshop is on growing tomatoes and will run from 12-12:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.,Tuesday, May 9, at the Arapahoe County CSU Extension office, 6934 S. Lima St., Suite B, Centennial.
Colorado Master Gardener volunteers and horticulture staff will assist with insect and plant identification, gardening, and landscape troubleshooting.
Attendees must register online. The first 25 registrants for each class will receive a free gift. For more information, visit arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu or call (303)730-1920.
Watch The I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News for additional workshops this summer.
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Secure Rural Schools and Self-determination Program bill introduced
Washington, D.C. — Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., was among 11 senators who recently introduced legislation to reauthorize funding for critical projects like public schools, roads, and emergency services throughout western Colorado.
The Secure Rural Schools & Self-Determination Program would also retroactively approve payments through the program to reimburse counties for fiscal years 2016 and 2017.
Gardner spoke about SRS payments at an Energy and Natural Resources Committee May 2.
“When I travel across Colorado’s Western Slope and meet with county commissioners and other local officials, SRS funding is a top priority,” Gardner said. “Our counties need certainty in their budgets to fund schools, road projects, and other vital services my constituents rely on every day. Throughout my time in the Senate, I have worked to find a long-term funding solution to this program, and while the legislation will reimburse counties for costs they incurred over the last two years, I will continue to work with my colleagues and the Trump Administration to provide more certainty to those that rely on the program.”
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Senate Strengthens Penalties on Crimes Against LGBTQ and Disabled Coloradans
DENVER — Today, the Senate passed Senator Don Coram’s, R-Montrose, bill expanding the definition of harassment to agree with Colorado’s law on bias-motivated crimes.
Under current law on bias-motivated crimes include actions based on real or perceived national origin, race, color, religion, ancestry, or gender.
An average of 1 in 3 teens is bullied or harassed, youth with disabilities are 10 times one likely to suffer harassment than a typical student.
House Bill 17-1188 adds physical or mental disabilities and sexual orientation to the categories in the harassment statue and raises those crimes from a class 3 misdemeanor to a class 1 misdemeanor.
“I’m proud of this bill,” said Coram. “By offering the same protections to these groups that we extend to those already covered, we can encourage more victims to come forward and report the crimes against them. More Coloradans will feel secure today.
House Bill 1188 takes effect August 9, 2017.
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Addressing Colorado’s Substance Abuse Crisis
Pettersen and Esgar Bills Aim to Help State Provide Better Treatment and Prevention
(May 3) – Bills by Reps. Brittany Pettersen and Daneya Esgar to address Colorado’s opioid and substance abuse crisis passed the House on third reading this morning.
“This represents a bold and innovative effort to directly tackle some of the very serious challenges of opioid addiction, specifically in southeastern Colorado,” said Rep. Esgar, D-Pueblo. “We account for just six percent of the state’s population but 18 percent of the admissions for heroin treatment. It’s a real epidemic and this bill allows us to learn about real solutions—how we can use medication-assisted treatment to improve outcomes and combat the addiction of opioids.”
Sponsored by Rep. Esgar, SB17-074 creates a medication-assisted treatment pilot program for opioid-dependent patients in Pueblo and Routt counties, which have experienced a particularly high number of heroin overdoses. The bill passed 39-22 and now heads back to the Senate for consideration of House amendments.
Sponsored by Rep. Pettersen, D-Lakewood, SB17-193 creates a research center for substance abuse and addiction prevention strategies and treatment at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. The center will expand research programs concerning prevention, abuse, addiction and treatment for opioids, controlled substances and alcohol. The bill passed with a 43-20 vote and now heads to the Gov. John Hickenlooper.
“Our state and nation are facing a health crisis and it is imperative we take action to support people who are suffering from this disease,” said Rep. Pettersen, whose mother has suffered from addiction. “For far too long, these people have been disregarded because of the stigma associated with addiction. But after years of overprescribing, a large portion of the population is addicted to pain pills. Everyone knows someone who is affected, and inaction is not an option.”
Another bill sponsored by Rep. Pettersen, HB17-1351, passed on second reading on Tuesday. The bill directs the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to study the feasibility of providing residential and inpatient substance use disorder treatment as a part of the state’s Medicaid program. Currently, the program only offers emergency treatment for four days, but does not provide treatment for patients who wish to enter recovery. The bill continues to a third reading by the House.
“When my mom finally was ready to seek treatment for her addiction, we found that there are few options available,” said Rep. Pettersen. “It’s time to switch from our current system of depending on emergency care and move to what actually helps people get on a path toward recovery: inpatient treatment, which also happens to be the cheapest option for our state.”
An additional opioid-related bill by Rep. Pettersen, HB17-1350, allows a pharmacist to dispense a prescription for a schedule II opioid in smaller increments if requested by a patient or the practitioner who wrote the prescription. The bill passed the House unanimously and is now awaiting a hearing in the Senate.
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ArapCo property values discussion
County Assessor Marc Scott to answer questions about property values @9News today
Notices of Valuation were mailed to @arapahoecounty residents this week. Do you have questions about your property values? Assessor Marc Scott will join county assessors @9News to answer questions about property values. Call 303-698-0999 4 – 5:30 pm.