Archive for April, 2012
Sheriff Seeks Information on Armed Robbery
Date: April 10, 2012 Larimer County Sheriff's Office investigators are seeking information about an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, April 5 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to an Auto Warehouse service facility at 328 South Link Lane in Fort Collins on Friday (040612) to receive a report of an armed robbery which allegedly had occurred the day before (040512). The 29-year-old male victim told deputies he was working ... Full Story
Vestibular Disease in Dogs
By Dr. Danielle Huval Emergency Veterinarian An older dog with a sudden head tilt, lack of coordination (ataxia), and eyes that are moving rapidly from side to side or rotationally (nystagmus) may have vestibular disease. Vestibular disease occurs when the vestibular apparatus, a region in the ear that helps the body balance and orient to the environment, is not functioning correctly. This can be caused by a middle ear infection, a brain lesion, or is unknown (idiopathic). Other ... Full Story
Obituary: Maurice “Red” Haworth
Maurice “Red” Haworth Sept 20, 1928 – April 3, 2012 Maurice “Red” Haworth, a lifelong resident of the Berthoud area, died peacefully in the comfort of his home, at the age of 83 on April 3, 2012. His pioneer farm west of Berthoud has been in the Haworth family since 1901. Maurice was born Sept 20, 1928 to Everett and Ina Haworth. He was active in farming all his life. He also worked various construction jobs ... Full Story
Walker repeals equal pay for Wisconsin women
Wisconsin Equal Pay Law Repealed Because “Money Is More Important For Men” by Robin Marty April 7, As Jessica Pieklo reported yesterday, the Governor of Wisconsin, with little notice or discuss, repealed the state’s Equal Pay law. For Scott Walker, it was no doubt the most logical step in his ongoing war on women and the working class, as the Equal Pay Law protected not just women but any protected class. But for the Republican who was most enthusiastic about rescinding the law, ... Full Story
Sex and the Catholic Church
Limbaugh, Santorum, Sex, and the Origins of the Roman Catholic Church By Steven Jonas In the year 312, the Roman Emperor Constantine saw some kind of a religious vision at some time before a battle in which he defeated his major rival at the time, Maxentius (1). Just what the nature of the vision was is unclear, but it did lead to Constantine's conversion to what became Roman Catholicism. This event functionally ended close to 300 years of an often underground existence of the ... Full Story
Premier Gymnastics in Level 7 competition
By Julee Graham Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies Places eighth Overall out of 26 teams at the 2012, Colorado USAG Level 7 State Championships, held on March 31 and April 1. The Loveland based team performed well, with several gymnasts placing in the All-Around Competition across all Divisions. The Youth Age Division Team placed third overall in their session for Team Awards. The team consists of Tatum Graham, Aryn Archambeau, Kairey Vela and Sidney Strizki. Competitors who ... Full Story
Eagles season over
Stockton Sweeps Series, 3-0, With 4-2 Win LOVELAND, Colo. - The Stockton Thunder defeated the Colorado Eagles, 4-2, sweeping their best-of-five Western Conference Quarterfinals series three games to none. With the win, the 5th-seeded Thunder advance to take on the defending ECHL champion and 2011-12 regular season champion Alaska Aces in what will be a best-of-seven series. Colorado killed two early Stockton power plays, and Aaron Slattengren nearly put the home team on top at ... Full Story
Thunder over Eagles in OT
Thunder Storms Back For OT Win, 2-0 Series Lead STOCKTON, Calif. - The Colorado Eagles took an early lead but the Stockton Thunder stormed back to force overtime and win the game, taking a 2-0 series lead in the ECHL's Western Conference Quarterfinals. The best-of-five series now heads to the Budweiser Events Center, with Game 3 Friday night. Colorado jumped out to a quick start, netting a pair of goals in the game's first two minutes. Joey Sides got the first goal 48 seconds in following a ... Full Story
Oil subsidies
Do they get money because of the way they vote, or do they vote because they get money?
Eagles lose opening game
Special Teams Help Stockton to 1-0 Series Lead STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder took a 1-0 series lead in the best-of-five opening round match-up with the Colorado Eagles in the ECHL's Kelly Cup playoffs. The Thunder diversified their offense, scoring a goal at even strength, shorthanded, and on the power play, while Olivier Roy stopped 35 of 36 shots to backstop the victory. As advertised, the opening period between the two teams featured plenty of high-tempo, back-and-forth action ... Full Story
