🌒 Eclipse Alert 🚧 S Academy 🛰️ Cosmic Education 🚔 Car Theft Fire 💪 Senior Wellness

Issue #24-099 4/8/24

08 Apr • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

COS Town Tidings #24-099

📰 Partial Eclipse: Weather's Wild Card 🌒
📰 Drive Safe: Lane Shifts on S Academy 🚧
📰 Watson Junior High's Cosmic Curriculum 🛰️

🚔 Stolen Car Torched in NE Springs

⛅ COS Weather - Cloudy

💪 7 Essential Elements of Senior Wellness

📆 Local Events 📅 Save the Date

 

What did the sun say when it reappeared after solar eclipse?

👉 “Pleased to heat you again.” 🤣

Joke Shade GIF by Desus & Mero

 

🌒 Partial Eclipse: Weather's Wild Card

Today marks the anticipated partial solar eclipse where Southern Colorado anticipates about 68% coverage. The approximate key timings are starting at 11:30 AM, peaking at 12:40 PM, and concluding at 1:53. Cloud cover, especially in the southern viewing area, might obscure visibility, though some sunshine may filter through higher-level clouds.

Despite potential weather challenges, viewers are advised to exercise caution. DO NOT observe the eclipse directly without specialized eyewear. 

Despite potential cloudiness, the event remains a fascinating experience, with even the chance of observing animal behavior changes and slight temperature drops.

🚧 Drive Safe: Lane Shifts on South Academy

Temporary on-ramp shift is ongoing for northbound S Academy from US 85/87, reducing speeds to 30 MPH for construction work lasting 5-6 months. Motorists are cautioned about shortened merge lengths at entrance ramps, with particular attention to reduced merge areas at the US 85/87 on-ramp to eastbound S Academy and Bradley Rd on-ramp to eastbound S Academy, where signage and flashing beacons are being installed for alerting drivers. Bradley Rd lanes under S Academy will also shift, and left lane closures are in place for bridge work over Bradley Rd. These closures are subject to weather conditions and potential changes.

🛰️ Watson Junior High's Cosmic Curriculum

A $50,000 grant from the Space Foundation is set to elevate the space program at Watson Junior High School. The Cadet Space Explorer Program, integrates technology and practical building exercises to foster students' understanding of space innovation. The program's aim is to educate students about space exploration, including current NASA missions like the Artemis moon mission. Students will delve into satellite construction and prototype development, such as 3D-printed CubeSats, funded by the grant to facilitate additional hands-on projects.

The initiative seeks to ignite students' interest in STEM fields like engineering and math, exposing them to potential career paths early on. With 60 students enrolled, the Space Foundation plans to expand such educational programs in Colorado Springs schools, encouraging interested parties to reach out to them for further information. READ FULL STORY

🚔 Stolen Car Torched in NE Springs

Authorities responded to reports of a car crash and subsequent fire early Sunday morning. Upon arrival at 4900 Spotted Horse Dr (near Dublin and Austin Bluffs), officers discovered a stolen vehicle that had been deliberately crashed into a tree and set ablaze. The suspects had fled before the arrival of the CSPD and the Fire Department, leaving no immediate leads on their identity or number. CSFD managed to extinguish the fire, with no reported injuries or additional property damage.

The incident is under investigation, and individuals with relevant information are urged to contact CSPD at 719-444-7000 or Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP. The CSPD Regional Explosives Unit has been informed of the situation.

Colorado Springs Weather

 

💪 7 Essential Elements of Senior Wellness

Maintaining health and wellness is vital for seniors to ensure a high quality of life as we age. Recognizing the significance of healthy habits, especially with the growing trend of aging in place. Discover 7 essential elements to support seniors in their journey towards well-being.

*Information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional, nothing above should be construed as medical advice.

 

📆 Local Events

 

♻ Earth Day Recycle Event

Sat, April 27, for a FREE E-Waste Recycling! MUST REGISTER HERE

Accepting: Any electronic device that plugs in or runs on batteries.

Computers/Laptops, Cameras, CD Players, Mobile/Desktop phones, Copiers, Monitors, TVs*, CD/Recording Devices, Fax Machines, Game Consoles/Software Systems, Hard Drives, Hubs, Keyboards, Mouse, Modems, MP3 Players, Network Switches, Optical Drives, Printers, Routers, Servers, Software, Surge Protectors, Toner, Adding Machines, Typewriters, Small Appliances, Stereos/Speakers, Two-Way Radios.

*All electronic recycling is FREE with the exception of a $30 fee per TV (or CRT Monitor) regardless of size. Credit cards or cash accepted.

 

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