Archive for January, 2011
Mix It Up With Colorado Millet
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Each month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the state. This month, Colorado millet is featured in our Millet Trail Mix recipe. Available Now…Millet What is Millet? Millet is a grain that is most often used for bird seed; however, it is gaining in popularity in the food industry because it is gluten-free. Colorado is the number one millet ... Full Story
Mark Udall’s Statement on the Shooting of Rep.
Mark Udall issued the following statement after Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff, and several others were attacked by a gunman during a public event at a grocery store in Tucson, AZ: “This is a sad day for our country. My thoughts and prayers go out to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the other victims of today's senseless shootings. “Congresswoman Giffords is a brilliant and dedicated public servant who works tirelessly for the people of her ... Full Story
Sagebrush Riders 4-H Club Open House
The Berthoud Sagebrush Riders 4-H Club is seeking new members. There will be an informational open house at the Berthoud Area Community Center on Monday, January 17 at 6 p.m. Interested children and parents are invited to attend and find out what 4-H is about. 4-H is for city kids too. Just some of things you can do in 4-H Age 5-7 Clover Buds - this is an opportunity for the younger ones to learn leadership skills, arts and crafts and even begin a trade they might see an ... Full Story
Berthoud Girls Basketball Rolls Over Mead
Lady Spartans win third straight game By Dan Karpiel Sports Writer A three-week layoff did not affect the Berthoud High girls basketball team on Friday night as they topped Mead 50-34 in the Berthoud High School gym. The victory was the Spartans third consecutive and improves the team’s season record to 6-2. Mead was the first 3A Patriot League opponent Berthoud has faced this season. “We did a lot of things very well tonight, we didn’t hurt ourselves with a lot of ... Full Story
Berthoud Boys drop game to Mead
Zack Ruebesam scored 16 points in Berthoud's 47-55 loss to the Mead Mavericks. The Spartans are now 2-6 overall and 0-1 in league play. The Next game is a January 14 home game against the high scoring Lyon Lions. The Lyons team has a 3-3 record and is ranked ahead of the Spartans. Team Stats from Mead game
Eagles fall 6-3 to Allen Americans
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles fell 6-3 to the CHL's top team, the Allen Americans. Despite a solid effort all-around for the home team, the Americans scored on 25 percent of their shots to claim an opportunistic victory in a hard-fought contest. The game was a stark contrast to the teams' record-tying 11-6 wide open affair last Saturday night. Colorado out-shot Allen 10-7 in an intense first period, but Adrien LeMay made several solid stops and the Americans were ... Full Story
Sky Tonight— January 8, Elusive Mercury farthest
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org Bright star on January 2011 evenings? It’s the planet Jupiter Tomorrow – on Sunday, January 9, 2011 – the planet Mercury swings to its greatest distance west of the sun as seen in Earth’s sky. That means people around the world with a level horizon and a clear sky can view Mercury climbing over the eastern horizon just as darkness gives way to dawn. If you don’t see Mercury right away, wait for ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Beat: December 2010
Berthoud Police Beat - December Wednesday, December 1 A motor vehicle accident involving a Toyota and a Jeep at County Road 5 and E Highway 56 resulted in injuries. An argument in progress in the 400 block of Mountain Avenue remained verbal and the officer found no criminal violation. A physical disturbance call in the 900 block of Mountain Avenue resulted in the officer giving a verbal warning to two adult males and one adult female Fireworks were reported in the ... Full Story
1,556 DUI arrests in holiday crackdowns
Thousands of other Coloradans planned ahead for safe & sober rides January 7, 2011 Denver, CO – During special Heat Is On enforcement periods between Nov. 23, 2010 and Jan. 3, 2011, law enforcement agencies across Colorado arrested 1,556 people for impaired driving. During that time, 41 people were killed on Colorado roadways and 14 (34%) of those fatalities occurred in a crash that involved alcohol. The alcohol-related fatalities are up from the 2009-10-holiday ... Full Story
Larimer County Commissioners’ Schedule
Larimer County Commissioners' Schedule January 10 to 14, 2011 Monday, January 10, 2011 7:00am - 8:00am Republican Breakfast Club, Best Western, Hwy 34 & I-25, Loveland 10:00am - 12:00pm Work session Regarding Facilities/Information Technology Division Work Load & Project Portfolio Management 1:30pm - 2:30pm Planning Worksession with Linda Hoffmann, Planning Director, Regarding the Planning and Building Services Division 2011 Work Plan 3:00pm - 6:00pm Land Use Items ... Full Story
