Archive for December 22, 2011
On This Day, December 22, 1775
Continental Congress creates a Continental Navy On Friday, December 22, 1775, the Continental Congress creates a Continental Navy, naming Esek Hopkins, Esq., as commander in chief of the fleet. Congress also named four captains to the new service: Dudley Saltonstall, Abraham Whipple, Nicholas Biddle and John Burrows Hopkins. Their respective vessels, the Alfred, Columbus, Andrew Doria and Cabot, became the first ships of the Navy's fleet. Five first lieutenants, including future American ... Full Story
Premier Gymnastics, Level 4 at state meet
Level 4 Centennial (Large Team) State Meet By Julie Graham Premier Gymnastics of Loveland finished up their Compulsory Season, hosting the Level 4 Centennial (Large Team) State Meet this past weekend (12/17/11-12/18/11) at Loveland High School. Premier’s Team Placed 5th in the All-Around Team Competition. In the Junior B Division, Session 4; Madison Blair was the All-Around Champion with a Score of 39.050. Top 5 Event Finishers: In the Child Division, Session 2; Abby Budd Placed 2nd on ... Full Story
Eagles Move into 2nd Place
Eagles Move into 2nd Place With Another Road Win BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Colorado Eagles defeated the Bakersfield Condors, 3-2, moving into 2nd place in the Western Conference as they picked up a point in their 10th straight game. Andrew Penner stopped 34 of 36 shots on his 29th birthday and helped the Eagles become the first team in the league with double-digit road wins (10-3-2). The Condors got off to a quick start, scoring just 32 seconds into the game ... Full Story
