Archive for March, 2009
SPRING PREVIEW: BHS Track and Field
It’s All in the Numbers If nothing else, Colby Schultz has to like what he sees every time the Berthoud track and field coach shows up at practice. It doesn’t have to be what his athletes are doing. It’s just the sheer number of them there. With a team of more than 60 student-athletes out this year — more than double last year’s total of 31 — the Spartans, if for no other reason, have to be considered a surprise team in the 4A Northern Conference this year. “Last year, we had a ... Full Story
Sports Briefs: Eagles Nab Sixth Division Banner
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — The Colorado Eagles captured their sixth Northwest Division title despite a 4-3 shootout loss at the Mississippi RiverKings on Saturday night. Colorado was the first team in the Central Hockey League to secure a playoff spot and the second team, behind the Odessa Jackalopes, to win a division title. The Eagles wrap up their regular season March 21. Playoff dates and opponents will be announced as soon as possible. Against the RiverKings, Colorado took a 3-1 lead into the ... Full Story
This Can't Be Opera!
What: Loveland Opera Theater’s production of “Elixir of Love,” directed by Juliana Bishop Hoch and Brian Clay Luedloff When: Friday, Mar. 6 and Saturday, Mar. 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 8 at 2:30 p.m.; informal talks before performances at 6:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Where: The Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., Loveland. Tickets: www.ci.Loveland.co.us/Rialto Information: www.FortNet.org/LOT Two alternating casts perform Opera is not for everyone, and I'm not going to pretend it is, but for ... Full Story
Town Board Renews Administrator's Contract
Following a brief study session, the Berthoud Board of Trustees agreed to renew Town Administrator Jim White's contract. The decision was reached following more than two hours of closed door discussions. Additional details will follow as they become available. Category: News - Local Category Lead: Category Primary Featured Story Home Lead: Home Page Primary Featured Story Sidebar Block: sidebar block item?
Earth & Sky: Whimsy in the Sky: Moon and Venus
By Deborah Byrd Here’s the most delicate and winsome scene you’ll see in the sky all this month – maybe all this year. It’s the brightest planet Venus – now only a few days past being at its very brightest for this evening apparition – near the waxing crescent moon in the evening sky. Of course, Venus and the moon aren’t really near each other in space. I’ve heard this sort of celestial scene described as being no more meaningful than if, for example, you were walking down a ... Full Story
Sommers Celebrate 50 Years Together
Jack and Beth Sommers will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday, March 15 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Berthoud Senior Center. They invite all their friends to share in this happy occasion. They were married March 22, 1959 in the First Methodist Church in Neponset, Ill. (more…)
