There were three Memorial Day ceremonies in Morgan County on Monday, bringing people to Riverside Cemetery, Brush Memorial Cemetery and Hoyt Cemetery. There were honor guards, "Taps" was played, and remembrances said for the veterans who gave their lives to keep American Freedom.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Crosthwait Retiring as Public Health Administrator
John Crosthwait, the Northeast Colorado Health Department`s district public health administrator resigned last month. His last day on the job is July 8. He told the board that he enjoyed the opportunity but that it was time to let someone else lead. Crosthwait was appointed to the board as a Morgan County Commissioner in 1998. Left politics in 2004 and came back, to retire again this coming July.
Six Veterans From Sterling take "Honor Flight" to Washington DC
Six World War II Veterans form Sterling got the opportunity to take a Honor Flight to go to Washington DC. Officials with the Honor Flights across the country say that everything is taken care of for the veterans so they can enjoy the flight and the trip to the Nation's capital. The group of six joined their guardians, and about 120 other veterans who went to Washington DC, but not before the send off breakfast in Loveland, then boarded buses to head to DIA, then the flight to DC. They spend the night, then toured the next day, then headed home, the heroes saying they were grateful for the trip.
Sterling High School Graduates 128
Sterling High School graduated 128 as they celebrated the class of 2011. Class President Kaitlyn Hickman opened the ceremony, then there were the Senior Singers, assistant principal Wally Beardsley, the high school's band and Student Council President Pamela Krebiel closed the ceremony.
Vilsack continues roadless rule in national forests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has extended for another year a rule that blocks most logging and mining in millions of acres of remote sections of national forests.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he wants to preserve the so-called roadless rule while officials wait for federal courts to resolve legal issues surrounding the decade-old moratorium that President Bill Clinton put in place in 2001.
The rule blocks most commercial logging, mining and other development on about 58 million acres of national forests. A subsequent Bush administration rule cleared the way for more commercial activity. Vilsack imposed a new moratorium in 2009.
The rule does not apply in Idaho, which developed its own roadless rule, or Colorado, where officials have submitted a plan that has yet to be approved.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he wants to preserve the so-called roadless rule while officials wait for federal courts to resolve legal issues surrounding the decade-old moratorium that President Bill Clinton put in place in 2001.
The rule blocks most commercial logging, mining and other development on about 58 million acres of national forests. A subsequent Bush administration rule cleared the way for more commercial activity. Vilsack imposed a new moratorium in 2009.
The rule does not apply in Idaho, which developed its own roadless rule, or Colorado, where officials have submitted a plan that has yet to be approved.
Governor vetoes fees on kids' health care program
DENVER (AP) — Gov. John Hickenlooper has vetoed a bill requiring parents to contribute more to a health insurance plan for low-income children.
Hickenlooper said Tuesday the bill "poses adverse consequences" for access to the Children's Health Plan Plus. The Democrat says he respects lawmakers' intent to reduce the state's share of rising health costs, but the bill could result in children losing health care coverage.
Hickenlooper says his administration will explore other ways to cut the program's cost.
The Colorado Children's Campaign calls the veto an important victory. The nonprofit group says the bill would have imposed monthly premiums for some children, which would have made it tougher on struggling families.
However, House Speaker Frank McNulty says he's disappointed in the veto of what he considers welfare reform.
Hickenlooper said Tuesday the bill "poses adverse consequences" for access to the Children's Health Plan Plus. The Democrat says he respects lawmakers' intent to reduce the state's share of rising health costs, but the bill could result in children losing health care coverage.
Hickenlooper says his administration will explore other ways to cut the program's cost.
The Colorado Children's Campaign calls the veto an important victory. The nonprofit group says the bill would have imposed monthly premiums for some children, which would have made it tougher on struggling families.
However, House Speaker Frank McNulty says he's disappointed in the veto of what he considers welfare reform.
Missing Colo. girl found dead at construction site
ARVADA, Colo. (AP) — Arvada police say a body found in a construction site is that of a missing 10-year-old girl.
Police say a construction worker found the body of Kristina Vlassenko (vlah-SEN'-coe) Tuesday morning in the western suburb.
Authorities don't suspect foul play.
Police started looking for Kristina, who was autistic, after her family reported her missing Monday afternoon. She was wearing a radio transmission device to help locate her, but police say they didn't get a signal.
They speculate it might have been underwater.
Police say a construction worker found the body of Kristina Vlassenko (vlah-SEN'-coe) Tuesday morning in the western suburb.
Authorities don't suspect foul play.
Police started looking for Kristina, who was autistic, after her family reported her missing Monday afternoon. She was wearing a radio transmission device to help locate her, but police say they didn't get a signal.
They speculate it might have been underwater.
State Supreme Court Upholds Qwest Verdict
The Colorado Supreme Court is upholding a 40-million-dollar verdict awarded to a worker who was paralyzed when a rotting telephone pole collapsed. The pole was owned by Qwest, which was found to have no inspection program in place for more than 150-thousand of its poles. The worker was an employee of Xcel Energy at the time of the accident.
Officials: Beware Of Disaster-Related Scams
Colorado officials are warning residents about charity scams after the recent storms in the Midwest. Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler tells KRDO-TV residents should check charities on his office's website to ensure they are legitimate. He and Colorado Attorney General John Suthers advise people to ask solicitors for their registration number and the charity's registration number. A helpful website is CheckTheCharity.com.
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