Archive for April, 2011
Anne’s Kitchen products now at Hays and
Anne's Kitchen recently announced two new outlets for its products. Hays Market is now carrying Anne's Kitchen Gourmet Chocolates for Easter and Johnson's Corner convenience store is now carrying Anne's Kitchen fresh salsa in their refrigerated section. Anne's Kitchen is a Berthoud based business.
Udall Statement on Equal Pay Day
Today, Mark Udall released the following statement to recognize Equal Pay Day: “As a father and a husband, it saddens me that women are still getting paid on average 77 cents to the dollar that men get for doing the same work,” Udall said. “Our economic recovery can only be as strong as the productivity of our workers. When half our workforce is unfairly told their work isn’t as valuable as that of their male counterparts, we cripple our own progress. I support working to ... Full Story
Lundberg Legislative Report, 4/12/11
April 12, 2011 Topics: 1. My SIP Bill 2. Third Annual Loveland Tax Day Tea Party 3. Long Bill Debate and Vote ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. On Friday I introduced SB-237, concerning the SIP (State Implementation Plan) for controlling haze. This bill modifies the SIP submitted by the Public Utilities Commission in January. The bill also calls for a clear and transparent examination of what the SIP will cost and what ... Full Story
Sky Tonight—April 13, Moon close to Regulus – a
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org Tonight, the waxing gibbous moon shines close to Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion. Regulus is considered to be the Heart of the Lion in Leo. Regulus is also one of the four “Royal Stars” of ancient Persia. These Royal Stars mark the four quadrants of the heavens. They are Regulus, Antares, Fomalhaut, and Aldebaran. Regulus: Heart of the Lion Four to five thousand years ago, the ... Full Story
Spartan Sports Scoreboard 4/11 – 4/16
Spartan Spring Sports Monday 4/11/11 Girls Golf Centaurus League Meet @ Indian Peaks Golf Course (Lafayette) Team Results: 1. Broomfield: 370 2. Estes Park: 373 3. Thompson Valley: 395 4. Mountain View: 404 5. Centaurus: 430 6. Berthoud: 478 Individual Results: Hannah Haggis: 104 Amber Newby: 114 Kaitlyn Baker: 128 Katie Asa: 132 Tuesday 4/12/11 Girls Tennis Teams: Berthoud: 1 Windsor: 6 Individuals: Singles: Jemal Yaryyeva (WHS) def. Jessica Mulder (BHS) 6-3, 6-2 Kara Godebu ... Full Story
Obituary: Henrietta Skinner-Hale
Henrietta Skinner-Hale of Colorado Springs passed away on April 10, 2011 at Brookdale Place after a short illness. Henrietta was born on April 22, 1917 near Longmont, Colorado to the late John and Henrietta (Eckhart) Lebsack Sr. She graduated from Longmont High School and worked for the Bowman Family in Denver. Henrietta married Richard N. Skinner on January 4, 1942 in El Paso, Texas while he was serving in WWII. They moved to Berthoud, Colorado where they owned and operated a TV and ... Full Story
The Wizard comes to Berthoud
Berthoud High School Play Premiers Thursday Night By Thomas N. The Berthoud High School drama department will premiere a production of The Wonderful Wizard of OZ on Thursday April 14. The play is an adaptation the book by L. Frank Baum and looks to be a good time with many experienced actors. Casting for the play began in late February and the actors began practicing scenes in March. The cast has been rehearsing three times a week and will hold their dress rehearsal this ... Full Story
Sky Tonight—April 12, Use moon to locate Cancer the
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org The moon can guide you to Cancer the Crab tonight – if you are patient. You have probably heard of the constellation Cancer, but there is a good chance you have never seen it. As constellations go, Cancer the Crab is probably the most famous constellation that the fewest people can actually identify in the night sky. Its primary competitors in the famous-but-not-recognizable category are probably Aries the Ram ... Full Story
Nikkel Awarded Veterans’ Affairs Award
DENVER – State Rep. B.J. Nikkel was honored last weekend by the United Veterans Committee of Colorado (UVCC) for her commitment to veterans’ affairs and our Colorado men and women in uniform. “I’m honored to be the recipient of the ‘Distinguished Legislator Award’ by this outstanding organization that helps so many veterans across the state,” said Nikkel, R-Loveland. UVC is a non-profit organization of 45 chartered and federally recognized veterans’ service organizations and ... Full Story
Crystal fire contained
Crystal Fire 100% Contained April 11, 2011 The Crystal Fire is now 100% contained and is considered at full suppression with perimeter control. This applies to both the main area of the fire as well as the area in Redstone Canyon. Units continued to mop up today while others patrolled the fire and continued work on the fire line. Crews will continue mop up operations tomorrow, continuing suppression repair and reinforcement of control lines. Residents are cautioned that they may ... Full Story