😴 Sleep Better 🚧Traffic Update 🛰️Space Defense 🏥Advocacy Care

Issue #24-106 4/15/24

15 Apr • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

COS Town Tidings #24-106

📰 Austin Bluffs Traffic Alert 🚧
📰 Space Symposium Highlights U.S. Defense 🛰️
📰 Ombudsman: Advocating for Care 🏥

🚔 Over 40 Shots Fired Southeast COS

🌬 COS Weather - Wind gusts, Red Flag warning until 10 PM

😴 Sleep Better Tonight: Bedtime Stretches Video

📆 Local Events 📅 Save the Date

 

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🚧 Austin Bluffs Traffic Alert! Water Valve Project Underway

Started yesterday, the 2nd phase of the water valve replacement project by Colorado Springs Utilities leads to traffic delays and temporary water outages at Academy & Austin Bluffs. The project, which aims to enhance local water reliability, follows a major outage and involves strategic valve installations to allow targeted shutoffs. Motorists should expect lane closures in all directions and plan for extra commuting time. Two 72-hour water outages are scheduled, affecting a small number of customers, with provisions in place to mitigate inconvenience.

🛰️ Space Symposium Highlights U.S. Defense

At the 39th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Space Force highlighted its collaboration with commercial partners to boost space capabilities and deterrence strategies. Discussions covered the management of space traffic and the importance of maintaining communication satellites. With about 8,000 personnel, the Space Force is working with tech firms to innovate and enhance space systems, aiming to deter rather than engage in conflict. The symposium underscored the urgency of maintaining U.S. leadership in space as global competitors develop counter-space capabilities. Read Full Story

🏥 Ombudsman: Advocating for Care

Did you know that an Ombudsmen, provided by local Area Agencies on Aging, are advocates who visit long-term care facilities to monitor and improve the quality of care. They help resolve issues ranging from simple daily concerns to serious cases like abuse, ensuring that the residents' welfare and rights are prioritized. These advocates are instrumental in situations where the care process is confusing or inadequate, assisting families in navigating care options and intervening when necessary. Facilities must display contact information for reaching the ombudsman, who serves at no cost to the residents. More resources at Pikes Peak Area Agency On Aging.

🚔 Over 40 Shots Fired Southeast COS

On the evening of April 13, Colorado Springs became the scene of a significant shooting when 3 unidentified men unleashed over 40 rounds at a vehicle and a nearby house at 700 Sequoia Drive (near Adams Elementary.) Despite the severity of the attack, which resulted in multiple vehicles and a home being struck, there were no casualties. Early police reports suggest that the shooting was not random, indicating a specific motive or target. The case remains under active investigation.

Colorado Springs Weather

Red Flag Alerts today!

 

😴 Sleep Better Tonight: Bedtime Stretches Video

Learn relaxing bedtime stretches in this video for better sleep, suitable for seniors and beginners, emphasizing the importance of quality sleep for overall health and 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! 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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