Archive for November 13, 2008
Sports Briefs — Nov. 13, 2008
Milliken Proves to be Too Much for Turner Berthoud Recorder Pedro Anderson scored a team-high eight points, but it wasn’t enough as Turner Middle School dropped a 43-31 decision at home to Milliken on Tuesday afternoon in eighth-grade varsity basketball action. John Feil and Axel Ayala added five points each. Feil, Ayala and Quinton Urchek each hit 3-pointers in the defeat. In eighth-grade junior varsity action, Milliken won 38-32. Turner’s seventh-grade varsity team lost 22-17 to Milliken ... Full Story
Shakespeare for the Hip Culture at OpenStage
“As You Like It” Adaptation by Judith Allen Director: Judith Allen Main Cast: Adam Beh (Orlando de Boys), Sydney Parks (Rosalind/Ganymede), Brenna A. Freestone (Celia/Aliena) L. Michael Scovel (Duke Frederick and various characters), Matthew G. Smith (Oliver de Boys), Kurt Brighton (Amiens, a musician) Where: Fort Collins Lincoln Center, 417 West Magnolia St., (970) 221-6735 When: Now through Nov. 29, Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 ... Full Story
Mountain Lions at Home in Colorado
By Deborah Huth Price Berthoud Recorder An old poster titled “Daydreams” features a housecat dreaming of all the big cats in the wild—possibly its ancestors from centuries ago. The average housecat, while in many ways sharing characteristics of its larger relatives, is a pet and has adapted to human attention and household living. Mountain lions face a different type of adaptation. As one of the top predators in the country, they are definitely not pets. With the increased number of ... Full Story
Christmas in Berthoud Festivities to Include
By Laurie Hindman Berthoud Recorder Mark your calendars for Christmas in Berthoud. This year it will be on Saturday, Dec. 8, with events scheduled throughout the day. In addition to food, fun, shopping and entertainment, the Berthoud Chamber and representatives from the business community, churches and other non-profits, are hoping to make this year’s festivities an opportunity for Berthoud area residents to reach out to those in need. A Christmas in Berthoud Fund has been established at the ... Full Story
“Role Models” Truly Funny
By Megan Reece Director: David Wain Producers: Luke Greenfield, Dan Kolsrud, Mary Parent, Matthew Seigel, William Sherak, Jason Shuman, Scott Stuber Writer: Paul Rudd, David Wain, Ken Marino, Timothy Dowling, W. Blake Herron Starring: Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb’e Thompson, Elizabeth Banks, Jane Lynch Runtime: 1:39 Rated: R for some nudity, crude language and situations 3 and a half out of 5 stars “Role Models” follows the somewhat formulaic plot ... Full Story
Dear Margaret: Finding Energy to Care for Elders
Dear Margaret I currently provide care to my Mother who is 94, but lately it seems I have no energy to do anything. How can I continue to care for her when I can barely take care of myself? Signed, Desperate for Rest Dear Desperate for Rest, It can be extremely difficult to take care of yourself and overwhelming while caring for an older adult. Care giving can be physically demanding and emotionally draining. Not only do you need to meet their needs 24/7 but you have household ... Full Story
