Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Cindy Bates Back at Dover's

Hill Rose resident Cindy Bates is now back at the helm of Dover's Restaurant. She's not missing a beat, giving customers what the expect of the Brush tradition. Bates left the place three years ago, and now that the interim owners didn't renew their lease, she picked it up. So what's she been doing? Babysitting her grandkids. But now, she'll be feeding customers at the restaurant that's inside the High Plains Livestock Exchange on Highway 34.

Bond Reduced for two of Eleven Arrested at Wildcat Dairy

Two of the eleven men arrested at the Wildcat Dairy on charges they had fake IDs has had their bond reduced. Five were in court last week for bail and status hearings. Each of the eleven had bail originally set at 50 thousand dollars, but on Friday, two of the men, who are from Fort Morgan, had their bonds reduced. Their attorneys argued that the men had strong ties here and are not likely flight risks. Thirty six year old Edmundo Faudoa's bond was cut to five thousand dollars and 51 year old Fidel Zavala-Ramirez's bond was reduced to 75 hundred dollars.

Fourth of July Kicks Off Gazebo Concert Series

Make sure your Fourth of July plans include the start of the summer concert series at the Gazebo at the Logan County Courthouse. The "MV Equipment Concerts on the Green... July Jamz" starts this Friday with Boa and the Constrictors. They're from Boulder and they play it all, and yes, the band's fearless leader really is named Boa -- Erik Boa is on guitar and vocals, Jodie Woodward is on bass and Donnie Eden is on drums.

Sonnenburg Named Legislator of the Year

Republican State Representative Jerry Sonnenberg of Sterling, has bee named the Colorado Livestock Association's "Legislator of the Year" this week. They credit the legislator for his commitment to Colorado's agriculture and livestock industries.
Sonnenberg worked this past session to overturn House Bill 10-1195, part of the so called "dirty dozen" tax package of 2010. The bill eliminated tax exemptions of agri necessities, sending farmers and ranchers to ag friendly states. Hose Bill 11-1005 repealed that tax, and Sonnenberg, Republican representative John Becker of Fort Morgan and Republican Senator Greg Brophy of Wray were all instrumental in getting the repeal passed. Sonnenberg was also Chair of the House Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources Committee.

Celebrate Safely

The National Council on Fireworks Safety invites you to celebrate our nation's heritage on the Fourth of July, but celebrate safely.

Activities during this period will alert parents and children to the dangers of playing with fireworks. Our mission is to educate the public on the safe and responsible use of consumer fireworks so as to eliminate injuries. We encourage you to review our site for safety information. You are free to use any of our information in safety presentations for your community, your schools, or your civic groups.

A great way to take precautions is to have a designated individual to oversee the firework festivities and following certain steps to ensure all attendees safety. Provided for your enjoyment is the Safety Video. This video will provide necessary TIPS such as:

Use fireworks outdoors only.

Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them.

Always have water handy. (A hose or bucket).

Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them.

Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.

Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety
glasses.

Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter."

Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.

Do not ever use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives: They can kill you!

Minute To Win It at Sterling Public Library

Sterling Public Library provides Minute To Win It! on Thursday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m.
for kids in Grades 6 – 12. Sterling Public Library will bring the hit game show to you
as you try to beat the challenge in a minute or less. Denise and Erica have chosen some
challenges that will be great fun and test your skills. This will be a fun-filled evening of
games, food and prizes. Those wanting to be a part of the excitement must register 9 p.m. today. Join us and prove that you have what it takes to win.

Accused potty peeper may have spied at CU-Boulder

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Boulder police think a man accused of hiding in the tank of a portable toilet also spied on women in bathrooms in several businesses and at the University of Colorado.

Police say they have found peepholes in bathrooms at least four businesses and two buildings on the CU-Boulder campus. They believe 30-year-old Luke Ivan Chrisco used the peep holes to spy on women.

Chrisco faces charges of burglary, unlawful sexual contact and criminal invasion of privacy.

The Daily Camera reports he appeared in court Tuesday. He is being held in Boulder County jail on $250,000 bond.

Vail police arrested Chrisco on June 23 while investigating an unrelated complaint, saying he resembled the man accused of hiding in a toilet at a Boulder yoga festival June 17.

Camp fire believed to have sparked Colorado wildfire

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service says a fire in a canyon north of Boulder is believed to have started with a camp fire.

Spokeswoman Elsha Kirby said Tuesday there are no suspects. Fire managers said the fire is about 80 percent contained and restricted to about 60 acres in Lefthand Canyon.

Firefighters made progress Monday when temperatures cooled, but hotter weather and the area's steep, rocky terrain were challenges Tuesday.

About 50 people are fighting the fire and two helicopters and two single-engine air tankers are on hand if they're needed.

Residents of about 340 homes have been on standby to evacuate if the fire gets closer.