Archive for April 15, 2011
Eagles Shoot Past Mavs to Take 1-0 Series Lead
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles out-shot the Missouri Mavericks 45-20 in a record-setting performance that paved the way to a 5-2 victory in Game 1 of their Turner Conference Semifinals series. Riley Nelson (4 points), Aaron Schneekloth (3 points) and Kevin Ulanski (3 points) led Colorado's offense, while Andrew Penner won his fourth game in a row to continue his stellar playoff performance. The Eagles scored on their first and final shots of the opening frame, sandwiched around a pair ... Full Story
Sky Tonight—April 16, Nearly full moon and Saturn
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org Go out at nightfall and look to the east, and you will see the beautiful planet Saturn. It’ll be the star like object close to tonight’s almost-full waxing gibbous moon. Note Saturn’s golden color, if you can. If you can’t, try viewing this world through binoculars. Or better yet, look at Saturn’s golden color and glorious rings through a telescope. That other bright light by the moon is Spica; the ... Full Story
Loveland Honors two from Berthoud
Each year the joint team of Thompson School District, McKee Medical Center and the City of Loveland host a special event to honor volunteers who make a difference. This year’s event, held Thursday evening at the Loveland Police and Courts Building, honored 39 individuals whose volunteering goes “above and beyond.” Among those selected for this year’s awards were two Berthoud residents, Mark Parsons and Don Keck. Mark Parsons was nominated by Danielle Sullivan, Volunteer Program and ... Full Story
The Wizard Opens at BHS
Scenes from the Berthoud High School Production of the "Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Show times at 7:30 on Friday and Saturday plus a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. See more at School News
Berthoud Bash 2011 A big success
This year's Berthoud Bash was a big success by any measure. The biggest measure of course is the fund raising for the Berthoud Schools which topped $100,000 this year. Congratulations to all the volunteers who make up the Berthoud Schools Fund. The funds will go to support technology in Berthoud schools. A "paddle auction" as the finale had set a goal to raise $20,000 to fund a variety of school activities that would be lost due to district lack of funding. The generosity of the crowd was ... Full Story
