Archive for April, 2011
BASH says “Thanks”
Add New The 2011 Berthoud BASH was a huge success raising over $100,000 for our Berthoud Schools. We would like to thank all our Donors and Volunteers for their efforts in making the BASH the fun night it was. With Special Thanks to our largest Business Donors Primary Donors Mountain View Orthodontics-Dr. Rick Beckwith DDS Best Buy Pickert Dairy LLC Woodley's Fine Furniture Rick & Christine Hiatt Berthoud Athletic Club/Executive Physical Therapy Scott & Linda ... Full Story
One Happy Moment
By J. Scott Crossen March, 2011 It happened, again. This morning I began my usual semi-conscious wobble through the kitchen turning on the coffee maker, television, and plopping my butt on a chair at the table. While leaning on my elbows, rubbing my eyes and running my hands through my hair, my brain eventually caught up to the TV monologue: Murders, robberies, rapes, natural disasters, animal cruelty, and, of course, war. The bulk of this ... Full Story
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Alternatives to Violence (ATV) the local agency pledged to help victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence is pleased and honored to share three upcoming events. April is sexual assault awareness month, and Victims Rights Week. ATV is dedicated to offering information, resources, education and support for individuals/families/friends impacted by the violent Denim Day ~ is April 27, 2011, Wednesday “This day was created as a prevention and education campaign to bring awareness to one ... Full Story
Slices of Life: Countdown to royal love
By: Jill Pertler I don’t give a shilling about the Royal Wedding. There, I said it out loud and lightning didn’t strike me down. Bloody well thought it might. Perhaps such a lack of imperial interest warrants an apology. I am not intrigued, excited, anticipatory or enthralled. Am I the only one? I am not anti-royalty. I am sure I would consider Kate and William just smashing if we met up over a couple of pints or perchance a spot of tea. They’ll make a great prince and ... Full Story
10th Annual Thompson Crystal Apple Awards
Teachers honoring teachers, that is what the Thompson Education Association Crystal Apple Awards are all about. The award ceremony on Friday, April 22 honored Thompson School District teachers for excellence. Twenty-three teachers were nominated for the Crystal Apple Awards which were presented to three educators, one elementary, one middle school and one high school teacher. The nominations for the Crystal Apple Award come from other teachers at the school with input from students as well. All ... Full Story
Sky Tonight—April 26, Star-hop from Leo to the Coma
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org Our diagram shows the constellation Leo the Lion for about 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight. At this time, the Lion will be due south and at his highest point in the sky. Two distinctive star patterns make the Lion easy to identify. Leo’s brightest star – the sparkling blue-white gem Regulus – dots a backward question mark of stars known as The Sickle. If you see a Lion in this pattern of stars, the Sickle outlines ... Full Story
Sky Tonight—April 25, Orion descends in the west
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org The famous constellation Orion will soon disappear for another season. At this time of year, Orion is descending in the southwest to west in the hours after sunset. This constellation is noticeable for its bright stars and its distinctive pattern on the sky’s dome. Look for three stars in a short, straight row. Also look for Betelgeuse and Rigel, Orion’s brightest stars. If you did not come to know it this ... Full Story
Eagles/Rush: Turner Conference Finals Schedule Set
WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles announced this evening the complete schedule for their Turner Conference Finals playoff series against the Rapid City Rush. The rival teams -- each of whom finished the regular season with identical records -- will square-off in a best-of-seven series to earn the Turner Conference crown and a spot in the Ray Miron Presidents' Cup Finals. The complete series schedule (including times) is listed below. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 26 at 10 ... Full Story
War Hawk or Deficit Hawk?
You cannot be both By Michael True “If voting made any difference, it would be illegal,” according the late Philip Berrigan. This satiric comment seems especially relevant during our present military and economic crisis President Obama proposes reasonable remedies, but fails to follow through on them, while Republicans issue counter proposals that are bound to make things worse. “If it was not clear before, it is obvious now,” according to the New York Times editorial (April 19), that ... Full Story
Lundberg Legislative Report, April 24, 2011
Topics: 1. Redistricting 2. My Bills 3. More on the SIP 4. The Hope of Easter 1. Redistricting continues to be the hottest topic under the Gold Dome. The Republicans offered maps with minimal changes to the existing congressional districts and then offered to start with a blank map and build one together, in public hearings, with the Democrats. The Democrats offered a radical change to all of the districts and have refused to do anything of substance in public hearings. It is starting to look ... Full Story
