Living and Working with the COVID-19 Pandemic
A discussion about our daily processes and procedures, and the emotional and mental wear and tear associated with the COVID 19 Pandemic.
Soteric Group's Steven Sanchez is available to answer your questions at: (719) 432-7006
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Jonathan Toman with Peak Radar talks about what is happening in the Pikes Peak region.
In these challenging time, seniors and children are at higher risk for abuse and neglect. El Paso County Department of Human Service's Kristina Iodice explains and offers ways you can help.
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Controversy and Compromise in Colorado Pioneer Monuments
In 1911, Denverites opposed plans for a Pioneer Monument featuring a Plains Indian warrior towering over white settlers. A century later, Colorado Springs residents rejected a conventional covered wagon monument in favor of a modern design celebrating cultural inclusivity. Amid anti-racist protests this summer, Denver removed part of its Pioneer Monument. Cynthia Prescott will recount 100 years of pioneer monument controversies in Colorado, and invite you to consider the future of local statues.
- Excerpted from the CSPM website
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Small Business Week 2020 is winding down after lifting small business up. A big year for the event despite COVID-19.
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After being closed for nearly 3 months because of COVID, the Pikes Peak Work Force Center has relocated to a new facility and reopened to job seekers! The timing couldn't be better according to PPWFC's Becca Tonn.
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KRDO recently reported on the growing number of tips sent to Safe2Tell involving kids and threats of suicide. There is a correlation between too much screen-time and exposure to cyber bullying. But beyond that, Neuro Hope Psychotherapy's Zoe Bonack, says isolation because of the COVID pandemic is depriving kids of a critical opportunity.
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On Wednesday's "The Extra", host Shannon Brinias focused on what's next in the medical and scientific fight to treat coronavirus and search for a vaccine. Guests Dr. Michael Harper with Optum-East, and Josh Nathan-Kazis, reporter for Barron's, shared advances made since the virus first surfaced in treatment and vaccine research. More information can be found here: barrons.com/articles/the-number-of-covid-19-cases-hits-a-new-high-what-comes-next-51593722229?refsec=coronavirus
***UPDATE*** D11 HAS ANNOUNCED THAT THE SCHOOL YEAR WILL NOW BEGIN ON AUGUST 24
School District 11's Superintendent, Dr. Michael Thomas, shares details about Return to Learn. School will soon be back in session and the district has made plans to accommodate all students safely and in a variety of ways.
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COS Airport's Dana Schield has a message for you: when you think about airports, think small!
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Mike Lewis is joined by El Paso County Commission Board Chair, Mark Waller, for his monthly check-in and updates.
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Help to navigate the Medicare system for veterans of the military.
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The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is a Pikes Peak region gem with something for all ages!
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In our monthly Health and Wellness segment, Tim Bonack, founder and owner of Manual Edge Physiotherapy, offers some guidance and a gentle caution for those among us with layers of injuries built up over time.
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Dr. Michael Harper talks about how COVID-19 can be transmitted.
Justin Hermes says it's time to get creative! Creative in the real estate market that is. Justin will show how to look at the market and to prepare a nest egg so if things get rough you will be prepared. Dan-O from Unified Title will be in, on the 3rd segment talking savings.
Bell & Pollock talk about property damage and your injuries.
Greg Coopman talks with Melissa Marts from the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging and Claire Anderson from Innovations in Aging Collaborative.
For you, your children, members of the military, a specialized means of treating depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD and more. Meet Zoe Bonack, founder and clinical director of Neuro Hope Psychotherapy and Neurofeedback. Living her calling, her work very much informed by her own experiences in life, Zoe blends science, empathy and compassion to develop highly effective treatment strategies.
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This week on Real Estate Report, August Alexander and his team of experts will be discussing "The Money Pit". You may remember the 1986 movie of the same name starring Tom Hanks and Shelly Long. They bought a home that sucked them dry with repairs and remodeling. August and his team will help you to avoid "Money Pits".
This week Jay Garvens will help you understand the nuts and bolts of buying land, and building a house. Jay will take you from finding a location and what you need to prepare to build to building the house and what is expected from the buyer/builder and how to get through the red tape.
Hear how Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and TESSA are partnering to provide the military and veteran community FREE monthly legal seminars geared specifically to the topics many experience. And COVID can’t stop annual philanthropic events. Hear about upcoming outdoor events where you can support Mt. Carmel while enjoying a fun experience.
Becca Tonn with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings.
On KRDO Newsradio's "The Extra" on Tuesday, host Shannon Brinias spoke to local experts on how to care of children during the Covid-19 pandemic, as families and children deal with stressors associated with social distancing, business/school closures and other major changes. Lee Oesterle, Executive Director of Kids Crossing, a local non-profit placement agency, and Jenni Swogger, Assistant Mgr. for Kinship and Foster Care with El Paso County Department of Human Services were the guests. If you'd like more information, visit KidsCrossing.com; elpasoco.com. To report a suspected incident of child abuse or neglect, call the hotline: 1-844-CO4KIDS
Colorado Springs Police Chief Vince Niski talks about the police accountability commission, recruiting new officers and more.
This week Justin has the "Big Cheese" in the studio with him. This is the man who knows Justin better than anyone else! That's right the original Real Estate Guru, John Hermes Justin's dad. They're going to discuss how you can look at different options besides just selling your house.
Bell & Pollock talk about insurance company secrets.
Greg Coopman talks with Kevin Guttman from Evergreen National Bank about reverse mortgages.
Physical therapy in this form is not commonly known, but is much more effective. Manual Edge Physiotherapy's founder and owner, Tim Bonack, offers this advice for when you're in chronic pain and the treatment you're in has stalled or isn't working: a second look is essential.
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This show was so successful August is replaying it one more time! Tell your friends to listen.
This week Jay Garvens will give you tips on places here in the Pikes Peak region where you, or you and your family can go to have fun! The best part is a lot of these are inexpensive or even free! Get out of the house and enjoy Colorado.
COVID's been keeping performers out of work... until now. COPPeR's Andy Vick introduces "Curbside Culture", a new program making it possible for you to bring in-person performance right to your doorstep!
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All the time you're spending at home these days shouldn't mean you're just as stuck inside. Expand at bit. Live outdoors more. The SoundSHOP's Patty Jakos has a few ideas about home entertainment systems making outside the perfect place for music, movies and more!
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The BIG Small Business Week 2020 is just days away! It's all safely virtual and FREE! Attend from the comfort of your home or office. BBB CEO, Jonathan Liebert, and SBDC's Executive Director, Aikta Marcoulier, offer an energetic, day-by-day preview of what's to come!
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It's Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Day and CSPM's Meg Poole talks about the women's suffrage movement. Colorado's women gained the right to vote 27 years ahead of the rest of the country!
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"The Place" Executive Director Shawna Kemppainen shares a few details about youth homelessness and her annual fundraiser, Off the Streets.
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On KRDO's "The Extra" on Thursday, host Shannon Brinias spoke to Rachel Beck, VP of Government Affairs for the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce about legislative actions and initiatives that have great impact on businesses throughout the region. She will be a special guest of the Chamber's "Chamber Connect" Zoom event that they are holding, available to members at no charge. The Chamber's Nora Hardin, SVP of Membership, also talked about other opportunities available through the Chamber. More information can be found here: coloradospringschamberedc.com/.
July 27-31, is a week of free, safely virtual events for small business to learn, grow and celebrate their colleagues. BBB of Southern Colorado CEO Jonathan Liebert shares the exciting details!
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Small Business Week 2020 is just days away! Join the Networks of KRDO, Better Business Bureau and the Small Business Development Center in celebrating small business in the Pikes Peak region July 27 - 31! All events are free, safely virtual and you can join in from the comfort of your home or office!
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On Wednesday's "The Extra", CDOT Region 2 Communications Manager Michelle Peulen joined host Shannon Brinias to talk about important safety campaigns, a new service starting back up, and improvement projects on state highways. For more information on the "Click It or Ticket" campaign, you can view the news release here: clickitorticket-news , and for information regarding properly restraining children travelling in cars, click this link: carseatscolorado/. If you'd like information about Bustang service, go here: codot.gov/travel/bustang.
Colorado's severe weather can be dangerous, even life threatening. The Office of Emergency Management's Jim Reid, explains how dangerous moving water can be; talks about the number of lightning related deaths in recent years and suggests studying weather signs and patterns to keep ahead of dangerous weather.
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