Archive for April, 2013
Local gymnasts compete in Oklahoma
Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies Level 8 Regional Qualifiers represented well in the, “Region 3 Championship” in Norman, Oklahoma Aryn Archambeau, Tatum Graham, Alyssa Strong, Jaxi Melby and Kairey Vela/ Region 3 Qualifiers By Julee Graham Tatum Graham Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies Level 8 Regional Qualifiers represented themselves well in the, “Region 3 Championship” in Norman, Oklahoma. The meet was hosted by Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy on April 20 & 21. Each ... Full Story
“Spring Awakening” At Harrington Art
3 Shows this Friday & Saturday nights & Sunday afternoon Outside the Box Players presents ******************************************************************** “Spring Awakening” Call for advanced tickets: 970-372-9822 or purchase tickets at: Showtix4u.com You can also order tickets online w/ PayPal or by email: lauren@harringtonartsacademy.com. Your tickets will be held at will call under your name for you to pay the pre-sale price of ... Full Story
Obituary: Kenneth L. Fox
Kenneth L. Fox June 25, 1926 – April 23, 2013 Kenneth Lee Fox was born in Zenith, Kansas as the last child in a family of 7 children to Gertrude and Fred Fox. He loved to tell that he was born on the birthday of his oldest brother, June 25, 1926. Ken was well respected and very active in his small farm community as an Eagle Scout, and as an athlete in basketball, football and track. When Ken was in 9th grade his parents had to move to find work so he continued to live in ... Full Story
Udall and Polis representatives in Berthoud
Representatives from U.S. Sen. Mark Udall’s office and Rep. Jared Polis’ office will be available to constituents and organizations in Berthoud on Thursday. Congressional staff from the two Democrats’ offices will be on hand from 3:30-5 p.m. at the board room of Northern Water Conservancy District headquarters, 220 Water Ave. They will answer questions about grants for special districts, local governments and nonprofits.
What happened to Conservatives?
American Right-Wingers Are No Longer Conservative — They're Extremists Their reactionary bent is manifesting itself in legislatures across the country. April 17, 2013 By Joshua Holland College students taking Poli-Sci 101 learn that conservatism is an ideology that reveres established tradition, emphasizes a deep respect for the rule of law and comes with a deep distrust of rapid social change – especially change driven by public policy. William F. Buckley Jr., famously ... Full Story
Climate Change as a Security Threat
Top Military Officer: Climate Change Biggest Threat to Security Admiral Samuel Locklear told the Boston Globe that global warming could 'cripple the security environment.' By Alex Kane his article was published in partnership with GlobalPossibilities.org. The nuclear-war themed back and forth between North and South Korea is not the biggest threat to the Asia-Pacific region. Instead, it’s climate change, according to a top military officer. Admiral Samuel Locklear, a naval ... Full Story
Welcome to Ayn Rand Planet
Why the Rich Prosper from the Stock Market While We Get Screwed By Les Leopold On Planet Rand, the stock-market boom is a wonderful thing precisely because it rests upon the recent rise in corporate profits. March 11, 2013 | This morning I received an email blast form Amazon. It was pushing The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, the old and new testament of the Ayn Rand nation, which includes much of the Tea Party and its Republican allies. How appropriate to be promoting Ayn ... Full Story
Obituary: William H. Schwindt
William “Bill” H. Schwindt, 90, passed away on April 16, 2013, at home. He was born on March 6, 1923 in Berthoud to Henry and Elizabeth (Nolde) Schwindt and grew up in the Berthoud/Loveland area. His parents and grandparents were German-Russian immigrants who settled and farmed in Berthoud. Growing up on a farm, the values of hard work and family traditions were taught to him early, and carried through to the rest of his life. He married Dorothy Frank on January 26, 1947 in Loveland at the ... Full Story
Holst Signs Letter of Intent
Bailie Holst Signs Letter of Intent for U of Minnesota by Julee Graham for Premier Gymanastics of theRockies It's Official! Premier's own Level 10, Bailie Holst is now a Minnesota Golden Gopher Gymnast. Bailie signed her Letter of Intent yesterday at Berthoud High School, surrounded by family, friends and Press. Berthoud H.S. presented Bailie with a pen made out of the old BHS bleachers for her to sign her letter with. This is a Berthoud tradition for all those kids signing Letters of ... Full Story
Loveland gymnast takes second place in regional
Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies gymnast Bailie Holst, placed all four events at the Level 10 Region 3 regional competition in Wichita, Kansas this past weekend. Holst scored an impressive 38.050 to earn her second place in the All-Around Competition in the Senior B Division. Holst was also crowned Beam Champion with a score of 9.600. Holst Placed second on Floor, fifth on the Vault and sixth on the Bars. Holst qualified for the Junior Olympic Nationals, to be held in Minnesota ... Full Story
