Wiggins water project got underway last week, the town began taking bids for the various different facets thereof. The town council was told that nearly 30 contractors showed up for a pre-bid meeting on Wednesday. Tim Holbrook of Industrial Facilities Engineering is overseeing the project. He told council that the USDA finally approved the plans for the project, as did all the other agencies that needed to give their approval, so construction could begin.
Monday, July 18, 2011
RE-1;s Marostica Goes To Washington DC
RE-1 Valley School District assistant superintendent Ron Marostica went to Washington DC last week and told lawmakers about the "Whole School Benefits of Reading Recovery," part of Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation or LEARN Act. Marostica went to talk to lawmakers about funding for the literacy programs. The bill would authorize more than two billion dollars for both new and existing state and local literacy initiatives, for students in all grades.
To learn more about the LEARN Act visit, http://govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-2272. For more information on Reading Recovery, visit readingrecovery.org.
To learn more about the LEARN Act visit, http://govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-2272. For more information on Reading Recovery, visit readingrecovery.org.
Banner Wins Tech Award
One of Health Care's Most Wired companies for 2011 is Banner Health. The company owns and operates several hospitals in northern Colorado, including East Morgan County Hospital in Brush. The recognition comes from Hospitals and Health Networks magazine. The award focuses on Infrastructure, Business and administrative management, Clinical quality and safety, and Care continuum for patients.
Tessera Solar drops proposed Colorado project
PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Tessera Solar has withdrawn its proposal to put thousands of parabolic dishes in southern Colorado to collect the sun's energy and turn it into electricity.
The Pueblo Chieftain reports Tessera told Saguache County officials in writing Monday that an ongoing local government review over the last several months had led the company to withdraw. A company spokeswoman denied the newspaper's request for a phone interview Tuesday.
Residents had expressed concerns about noise and other potential effects of the proposed project.
The dishes Tessera planned to use would have had engines to convert solar energy into electricity. Tessera had estimated its project would have employed 40 people.
Another company, California-based SolarReserve, has proposed building a pair of 100-megawatt plants northeast of Center, but it hasn't submitted a final application yet.
The Pueblo Chieftain reports Tessera told Saguache County officials in writing Monday that an ongoing local government review over the last several months had led the company to withdraw. A company spokeswoman denied the newspaper's request for a phone interview Tuesday.
Residents had expressed concerns about noise and other potential effects of the proposed project.
The dishes Tessera planned to use would have had engines to convert solar energy into electricity. Tessera had estimated its project would have employed 40 people.
Another company, California-based SolarReserve, has proposed building a pair of 100-megawatt plants northeast of Center, but it hasn't submitted a final application yet.
Colorado mother wishes for meeting with son's killers
DENVER (AP) — New Colorado legislation encourages prison officials to try to facilitate meetings between victims and their offenders to help both parties find closure.
As many as 200 people want to meet their offenders and are on a list with the Colorado Department of Corrections. But prison officials say lack of funds will make it difficult to implement a program to make the meetings happen soon.
Corrections officials say facilitating such reconciliation meetings is a process that takes months to ensure the victim and the offender are emotionally and mentally ready.
The idea for the meetings is part of a bill signed into law that emphasizes an alternative sentencing option known as restorative justice, which favors restitution instead of imprisonment. It takes effect Aug. 10.
Alabama, California, and Vermont have similar laws.
As many as 200 people want to meet their offenders and are on a list with the Colorado Department of Corrections. But prison officials say lack of funds will make it difficult to implement a program to make the meetings happen soon.
Corrections officials say facilitating such reconciliation meetings is a process that takes months to ensure the victim and the offender are emotionally and mentally ready.
The idea for the meetings is part of a bill signed into law that emphasizes an alternative sentencing option known as restorative justice, which favors restitution instead of imprisonment. It takes effect Aug. 10.
Alabama, California, and Vermont have similar laws.
Fort Carson soldier from SD killed in Afghanistan
FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) — The Defense Department says a Fort Carson soldier was killed in combat in Afghanistan.
The military said Sunday that 40-year-old Sgt. Lex L. Lewis of Rapid City, S.D., was killed Friday when insurgents attacked his unit with small-arms fire in Farah Province.
Lewis was a cavalry scout assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, part of Fort Carson's 4th Infantry Division.
He joined the Army in 1999 and was on his third deployment. Fort Carson officials say he served in Iraq in 2003 and 2004 and again in 2008 and 2009.
He had arrived in Afghanistan in June of this year.
His decorations included two Army Commendation medals, five Army Achievement medals and two Meritorious Unit citations.
The military said Sunday that 40-year-old Sgt. Lex L. Lewis of Rapid City, S.D., was killed Friday when insurgents attacked his unit with small-arms fire in Farah Province.
Lewis was a cavalry scout assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, part of Fort Carson's 4th Infantry Division.
He joined the Army in 1999 and was on his third deployment. Fort Carson officials say he served in Iraq in 2003 and 2004 and again in 2008 and 2009.
He had arrived in Afghanistan in June of this year.
His decorations included two Army Commendation medals, five Army Achievement medals and two Meritorious Unit citations.
Passport Please: South America Today
This week Sterling Public Library’s Passport Please series today at 2:00 p.m. will focus on South America Kids will learn about the cultures in South America. Denise has several great stories to share with everyone before the craft. The craft this week is an umbrella. Kids will have lots of opportunity to use their creativity in this project.
If you attend the program you will be given a passport that will be stamped. Once the
passport is stamped, and you check out books before 9:00 p.m. on the following Tuesday, you will win a prize.
Don’t forget the end of Summer Reading is nearing. If you still want to participate,
you may still sign up and complete several levels to earn prizes. The last day to turn in
reading time is July 29th.
If you attend the program you will be given a passport that will be stamped. Once the
passport is stamped, and you check out books before 9:00 p.m. on the following Tuesday, you will win a prize.
Don’t forget the end of Summer Reading is nearing. If you still want to participate,
you may still sign up and complete several levels to earn prizes. The last day to turn in
reading time is July 29th.
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