3 Tips for Keeping Your Anilox Rolls Clean

If your business uses flexographic printing, you’re probably familiar with anilox rolls. These cylindrical tools transfer ink from the fountain to the printing plate using small indents called anilox cells. The number of cells on a roll varies and determines how much ink is transferred. One of the most important things you can do to protect the quality of your product is to keep these cells free of residue, but cleaning anilox rolls can get complicated. Before diving in, learn about the various considerations that impact cleaning.

1. Know Why You Clean

Put simply, rolls that aren’t cleaned properly produce sub-par products. When a roll collects residue, it can’t transfer the appropriate amount of ink to the printing plate. The anilox cells become clogged, which decreases their capacity to collect ink and leads to uneven volume distribution across the roll. Ink debris also increases surface tension. If this occurs, some of the ink sticks to the roll instead of transferring to the printing plate. If you don’t use anilox cleaners, you could face reprints, wasted materials and loss of labor or time.

2. Develop a Cleaning Schedule

If you want to optimize your flexographic printing, consider developing a schedule that takes into account various cleaning needs. While your rolls don’t require daily deep cleans, taking a few minutes each day to remove residue with a cloth and cleaning fluid prevents ink deposits from hardening and clogging cells. Even with daily wipe-downs, some residue usually remains. To remove build-up, scrub your rolls with a brush and cleaning product every week or two, ensuring that the brush you use is appropriate for the surface of your anilox roll. Every couple of weeks, consider deep cleaning with a chemical bath or similar process that loosens and removes stubborn residue.

3. Use High-Quality Cleaners

Once you have a cleaning schedule in place, it’s important to select high-quality cleaning products that remove debris without compromising the anilox roll. Before selecting a product, make sure it is compatible with your roll’s surface material and core. When it comes to your daily cleaning fluid, avoid multi-purpose cleaners. If your product isn’t designed for anilox rolls or removing ink, you’ll waste time and effort repeatedly wiping down your rolls. For weekly scrubbing, look to a paste or a cream cleaner to physically break-up the ink deposits that remain despite daily cleaning. Many businesses rely on periodic chemical baths to deep clean anilox rolls effectively. However, some people prefer to use chemical-free methods. Regardless, select a product that targets your specific needs, whether that is water- or solvent-based.

With regular and effective cleaning, you can ensure high-performance printing and extend the life cycle of your anilox roll.

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Denver’s Treecycle Program Begins January 4th

Start the new year off right and recycle your Christmas tree!

Denver’s Treecycle program begins on Monday, January 4, which makes recycling your real tree as easy as 1,2,3:

1. Remove all decorations, lights, and the tree stand from your tree.

2. Set your tree out for collection on your scheduled trash day between January 4 and 15. Trees must be placed in your normal trash set-out location no later than 7 a.m. on one of these collection days.

3. Reclaim free mulch made from your tree at the annual Mulch Giveaway & Compost Sale in May!

For more info, please visit denvergov.org/treecycle.

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Proposed changes to Denver Marijuana Code Mtg

The Department of Excise and Licenses would like to invite all Registered Neighborhood Organizations (RNOs) and community members to learn more about a proposed draft package of legislative changes to the Denver Marijuana Code. The proposed changes are the product of years of research and outreach, and include local incorporation of new state-approved licenses types and an equity program to provide ownership and licensure opportunities to previously disenfranchised Coloradans.

The Department of Excise and Licenses will be hosting a community feedback session on Wednesday, January 6 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. via Zoom. City staff will explain the proposed changes, and there will be opportunity at the end for members of the public to provide feedback on the proposal.

For more details please see the attached bulletin below and be sure to visit our website.

Questions? Concerns? Unable to make the session or interested in scheduling some time to chat with the Department about the proposal? Email  marijuanainfo@denvergov.org.

In partnership,

The Department of Excise and Licenses, City and County of Denver

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Additional Stakeholder Feedback Sessions on Draft Marijuana Ordinances

December 21, 2020

Dear Stakeholders,

The Office of Marijuana Policy and Department of Excise and Licenses would like to express appreciation to all those who attended last week’s stakeholder feedback sessions on the draft marijuana legislation. The draft legislation and the presentation from the feedback sessions are available on the Marijuana Laws, Rules, and Regulations website. A chart comparing the sections of the current marijuana ordinances with the proposed marijuana ordinances is also now available on the website. Video recordings of the feedback sessions and an FAQ document addressing questions posed in the Q&A will be posted on the website this week as well.

Two additional feedback sessions have been scheduled for the first week in January:
Wednesday, January 6, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

• Anyone is welcome to join this evening feedback session. Stakeholders representing public health, public safety, social justice, registered neighborhood organizations, community groups, and youth-serving organizations are encouraged to attend this session as it will address broader issues of interest to these groups.
• Join the Session on Zoom

Friday, January 8, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

• Marijuana industry members are encouraged to attend this question-and-answer session intended to address specific industry concerns and technical details of the draft ordinances.
• Join the Session on Zoom

Additionally, the deadline to submit written comments has been extended to Friday, January 15 at 5:00 p.m. A written comment template is available for your convenience. Please submit written comments to marijuanainfo@denvergov.org.

If you have questions or comments, please email us at MarijuanaInfo@denvergov.org.

Thank you,
Department of Excise and Licenses, Office of Marijuana Policy

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4 outdoor cleaning tips that could help you save thousands

(BPT) – The sounds of birds chirping, longer daylight hours, and budding trees and flowers are early signs that warmer weather and spring are on the way. That means more time outside to enjoy nature, but it’s also a sign it might be time for a little spring cleaning.

“Cold temperatures, snowfall and winter rains can have a big effect on houses and landscaping, so now’s the time to check for potential home repairs and maintenance,” said Christopher O’Rourke, Mercury Insurance vice president of property claims. “Spring cleaning isn’t just about getting rid of belongings you no longer want or need – it’s also a time to get your home in tip-top shape so you can enjoy it throughout the rest of the year.”

Here are four tips O’Rourke recommends to welcome the new season and save some money down the road.

1. Clean your gutters.

Gutters collect debris over time, especially when rain, snow and wind causes twigs, pine needles and leaves to settle on your roof and in your rain gutters. Accumulated debris can create blockages that direct water into the home or, in areas without much precipitation, can act as kindling in the event of a fire. Buildup also allows mildew and mold to develop, which can slowly decay a home’s exterior and roof.

“Preventable damage like mold or mildew that develops and rots a home’s exterior isn’t covered by homeowners insurance,” said O’Rourke. “It’s important to routinely clean out gutters – even if you have gutter guards installed, they don’t completely protect against debris building up eventually. An hour or two spent cleaning or checking your gutters is time well spent compared to the alternative.”

1. Trim branches and remove dangerous trees.

Thunderstorm frequency picks up in summer months, and high winds can occur year round, so it’s best to get a jump on tree maintenance in early spring. Regularly trimming tree branches reduces their chance of breaking during a storm, which could cause power outages or property damage.

“Properly trimmed branches present a lower risk of falling onto your home, power lines or possibly injuring someone on your property,” said O’Rourke. “Also, in areas that are prone to wildfires, trimmed trees create a buffer zone to help lower the chances of flames easily jumping onto your roof.”

Consider having the trees on your property inspected by an arborist to determine their health and have diseased trees removed before they topple over unexpectedly. Removal costs vary depending on height and difficulty, but range from $ 100 to around $ 1,800. These preventative costs are not covered by your homeowners policy, but can be a wise investment that saves you time, money and anxiety.

1. Watch out for service lines.

Homeowners who want to plant gardens, trees or install additional landscape features to enhance their outdoor living space should be aware of potential underground utility lines. Most service lines – a network of exterior, underground utility lines or pipes that supply a home with electricity, gas, water and sewer functions – are only buried a few inches beneath the ground. Accidentally hitting one when digging can result in loss of service, expensive repairs or a serious injury.

If a break to a service line happens on a homeowner’s property, special machinery may be needed to excavate pipes from beneath the ground, which may require digging under your home, garden or driveway. The homeowner is responsible for repair or replacement costs, and this damage can be inconvenient, expensive and isn’t covered by a standard homeowners insurance policy.

“The average cost to repair a break to a service line is about $ 5,000 and most Americans wouldn’t welcome such a large surprise bill,” said O’Rourke. “Homeowners should definitely consider purchasing an endorsement to their insurance policy to protect against losses of this nature. Mercury offers this coverage as an addition to our home insurance policy and it costs as little as $ 8 a year, depending on the home’s age.”

To be safe, homeowners should call 811 before digging so the utility companies can send a locator to mark the approximate locations of underground service lines.

1. Service your air conditioning unit.

Regular maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is essential to ensure the equipment is in proper working order, which can save money on energy bills, as well as protect against expensive repair and replacement costs.

“No one wants to unexpectedly find themselves living in a sauna during the dog days of summer, so the start of spring is a great time to have your air conditioner inspected,” said O’Rourke. “You should also change your air filter to make sure it’s operating at its highest efficiency, so when that heat wave hits you’ll be nice and cool inside your home.”

Have a professional inspect your HVAC unit to make sure its exterior condenser coil and compressor are clean and free from blockages – the average cost for an inspection is about $ 300.

Your home will bring you security and joy for many years to come. Taking the time to maintain it is well worth the investment.

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The Destruction Of Hale Parkway

by Luke Schmaltz

Denver’s Hale neighborhood is an historic community tucked between Colorado Boulevard and Holly Streets to the west and east, respectively, and Colfax Ave. and 6th Ave. to the north and south. This relatively quiet area is fairly unique in that the north/south grid is diagonally distinguished by a tree-lined, two-lane, median-separated stretch of picturesque road called Hale Parkway.

Redesign: The Hale Redesign Project would rip up westbound lanes of the parkway and render them permanently unusable.

Gone But Not Forgotten

Development in the area began in the 1930s and, as geography would have it, a creek flowed on a northwest/southeast angle through marshland along the path where Hale Parkway now exists. The creek was part of the Upper Montclair Basin runoff system, directing rainwater toward the Platte River basin to the northwest. By the 1940s, the area was developed, and the old riverbed was wiped away and soon-to-be forgotten by residents, but not by topography. When heavy rainfall hits the area, the one-time natural waterway can be quickly transformed into a saturated urban thoroughfare with flood levels up to three feet high.

A Diagonal Asset

Today, the marshlands have been replaced by mostly residential structures along with the significantly large Rose Medical Center and University of Colorado Hospital campuses. Hale Parkway is a local treasure, boasting a series of lush, park-like medians that are home to a total of 80 large, mature trees and 40 smaller trees and shrubs. Hale Parkway is one of just 35 designated parkways and boulevards across the Mile High City recognized as such by the Denver City government. This stretch of road gives the community a distinctively quaint feel, as its diagonal trajectory works as a cohesive, common feature which unites the neighborhood.

Neighborhood Amenities: Hale Parkway runs adjacent to neighborhood amenities, including Lindsley Park.

An Extreme Scheme

The redesign project proposed by the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (now the newly-branded Mile High Flood District [MHFD]) holds drastic measures for the parkway. These initiatives which would effectively diminish the purpose and function of the roadway and the appeal of the area at large. The plan calls for the permanent removal of the two north lanes carrying traffic west from 8th Avenue to Colorado Blvd. The removal of features would also include the grassy park-like medians, all flora and foliage therein as well as several dozen parking spaces (65 total) for area residents. A series of large drainage pipes would replace the lanes, spaces and medians while east/west traffic would be funneled to side-by-side opposing lanes in place of the two existing eastbound lanes. Local property owners are highly upset that the redesign would severely diminish real estate values. Meanwhile, the explosive growth of the area has residents at large concerned with an imminent traffic congestion problem. As the number of inhabitants is set to increase, the redesign would decrease the area’s ability to effectively accommodate all the new traffic.

Violation Of Internal Rules

Further, the proposed measures are in blatant breach of the Denver Design Guidelines published by the City and County of Denver in 2005. Page 14 of the guide pledges to “Respect and preserve the historic or original design of the parkway or boulevard. Components of the original design usually include the street cross section, tree lawn, median (if appropriate), adjacent street pattern, building setback and private yard, building siting, topography and plantings.” Also, a subsequent section claims that the city will “Preserve the spaces and relationships that are part of the original or historic parkway or boulevard construction including the continuous open space created by the building setback.” Clearly, the MHFD is proposing to infringe on the very rules set by its parent authority — the Denver City Government.

Colfax View: The view on Colfax Ave eastbound heading toward the Hale neighborhood.

Plausible Alternatives?

With the Cherry Creek waterway located just two miles to the south and flowing northwest to the Platte River, it would seem that returning an unassuming one mile stretch of road in Hale to its former watershed function is inconsequential. Some residents are imploring MHFD to consider alternative means of managing rainwater overflow in the area. Others are outraged, seeing the beauty-sacrificing redesign as a grossly lopsided and ultimately futile misappropriation of taxpayer funds. Aligning with this viewpoint is not difficult. Driving through Hale trying to visualize the proposed measures put into place is like imagining a jagged, diagonal tear through the cross stitchings of a gorgeous tapestry; unsightly, unnecessary, and utterly without purpose.

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