The Peetz Plateau Board of Education found out at its meeting last week, that district's CSAP scores are, as Superintendent Ben Dutton said again excellent. Principal Robert Long said students beat the benchmarks set by the state.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
NJC Employees Rack Up Nearly 300 Years
NJC employees have been recognized for nearly 300 years of service, and they really hide their ages well! No, some 24 employees received accolades for 290 years total in service to the college, and Sandy Kester, who is an administrative assistant in the liberal arts division received at standing O for her 35 years at Northeastern Junior College. All others are working on it.
Inmate at Morgan County Jail Removed, Tested for TB
An inmate's been removed from the Morgan County Jail and Undersheriff Dave Martin said its because of a suspected case to Tuberculosis. Martin said the inmate was taken off site for testing, and that the jail is not equipped to handle that kind of disease. Martin said all inmates and jail personnel at the facility have been tested for TB to make sure they don't have the communicable disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says TB is only spread through the air, like by sneezing, coughing or speaking. Martin said that any visitors to the jail are not likely to need testing since the Morgan County Jail does not allow contact visitation.
No FM City Election
Nobody's running against anybody on the Fort Morgan City Council, so last night, the council held a special meeting, calling off the election for mayor and three council seats. Canceling the election is saving taxpayers in the city lots of money, and the deadline has passed for anyone to file to run as challengers.
No FMBOE Election
There will be no election in November for the Fort Morgan Board of Education. On Monday, the board set a meeting for 7 a.m. today to call off the election officially. There is only one candidate for each open seat, thus officials say, no need for an election. Incumbent Matt Laws is not returning, and incumbents Rob Carruth, Roger Segura and
David Kauffman have no challengers. The board will appoint someone to replace Laws. No one has filed for write in candidacy.
David Kauffman have no challengers. The board will appoint someone to replace Laws. No one has filed for write in candidacy.
Local Casting Call For "Survivor" Next Month
(Black Hawk, CO) -- "Survivor" is coming to the Denver area. CBS is holding an open casting call September 14th at the Golden Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk. Officials say people wanting to be on TV will have a minute to explain why. They must be at least 18-years-old and a U.S. citizen in good physical and mental health.
Report: Hickenlooper, Hancock Trying To Get Olympics To Denver
(Denver, CO) -- Two top politicians in the state are hoping to lure the Winter Olympics to Colorado. The "Denver Post" reports Governor John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock are talking about what it could take to get the Games to Denver in 2022. The push hinges on the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee reaching an agreement on revenue sharing.
Colorado Company Hiring For Work-From-Home Positions
(Denver, CO) -- If you're looking for a job and want to work from home, now's your chance. Denver-based Alpine Access is looking to hire one-thousand new employees to handle customer service questions from various businesses, including health care and retail companies. The average pay is nine dollars an hour. For information, go to alpineaccess.com.
Hundreds Of Bats Invade Senior Citizens Home
(Longmont, CO) -- There are hundreds of unwanted guests at a seniors home in Longmont. The Village Place Apartments are infested with nearly 600 brown bats. One tenant tells "7News" she tripped and broke a tooth while trying to avoid some of them. Critter Control says they're trying to rid the bats from the home, but they're trying to do it without poisoning them.
United Airlines cutting back on Denver flights
DENVER (AP) — United Airlines, which merged with Continental Airlines in October, is cutting monthly flight schedules at Denver International Airport.
But Airport Chief Financial Officer Patrick Heck says there's no indication that United is reducing its long-term investment in Denver.
The Denver Post reports that data from OAG/UBM Aviation show United has scheduled 6.6 percent fewer average daily departures at the airport next month than in September 2010, about 10 percent fewer in October, 13.4 percent fewer in November and 5.6 percent fewer in December.
All figures include flights by United Express affiliates and Continental.
Earlier this year, United said it would reduce capacity due to rising fuel costs.
It also is reducing departures in cities including Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles, but the Denver cuts appear deeper.
But Airport Chief Financial Officer Patrick Heck says there's no indication that United is reducing its long-term investment in Denver.
The Denver Post reports that data from OAG/UBM Aviation show United has scheduled 6.6 percent fewer average daily departures at the airport next month than in September 2010, about 10 percent fewer in October, 13.4 percent fewer in November and 5.6 percent fewer in December.
All figures include flights by United Express affiliates and Continental.
Earlier this year, United said it would reduce capacity due to rising fuel costs.
It also is reducing departures in cities including Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles, but the Denver cuts appear deeper.
Judge rejects bid to allow school vouchers
DENVER (AP) — A Denver District Court judge is keeping an injunction in place barring the Douglas County School District from implementing a voucher program.
The school district asked for a delay on Monday after Judge Michael Martinez issued a permanent injunction against the program.
Martinez blocked the voucher program earlier this month, saying it's a disservice to the public interest for taxpayers to pay tuition for religious schools.
According to the Denver Post, several private schools said they would keep the students enrolled and would help them with tuition.
The newspaper also reported Tuesday that the Daniels Fund has given the school district $330,000 to pay for legal fees and offered a $200,000 matching grant.
The school district asked for a delay on Monday after Judge Michael Martinez issued a permanent injunction against the program.
Martinez blocked the voucher program earlier this month, saying it's a disservice to the public interest for taxpayers to pay tuition for religious schools.
According to the Denver Post, several private schools said they would keep the students enrolled and would help them with tuition.
The newspaper also reported Tuesday that the Daniels Fund has given the school district $330,000 to pay for legal fees and offered a $200,000 matching grant.
2 doctors accused in 4 Colorado deaths plead not guilty
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Two doctors accused of overprescribing painkillers that authorities say contributed to the deaths of four Colorado patients pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.
Forty-nine-year-old Sam Jahani of Beaumont, Texas and 53-year-old Eric Peper of Summerland Key, Fla., entered their pleas Tuesday in Grand Junction.
A 70-count federal grand jury indictment accuses the doctors of falsifying medical records to make a profit and overprescribing painkillers to patients over a four-year period.
The doctors formerly operated Urgent Care clinics in Grand Junction, Delta and Montrose.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports that the attorneys for Jahani and Peper each issued statements on behalf of their clients declaring their innocence.
Forty-nine-year-old Sam Jahani of Beaumont, Texas and 53-year-old Eric Peper of Summerland Key, Fla., entered their pleas Tuesday in Grand Junction.
A 70-count federal grand jury indictment accuses the doctors of falsifying medical records to make a profit and overprescribing painkillers to patients over a four-year period.
The doctors formerly operated Urgent Care clinics in Grand Junction, Delta and Montrose.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports that the attorneys for Jahani and Peper each issued statements on behalf of their clients declaring their innocence.
Longmont teen, 15, suspected of stabbing father
LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — Police say a 15-year-old Longmont boy is suspected of stabbing his father six times in the back after the teen's parents took his cell phone to punish him for not taking out the trash.
Longmont police say the boy had allegedly threatened to slash the tires of his father's car with a folding knife Monday evening. Police say the stabbing happened as the father tried to restrain the teen.
Longmont police Cmdr. Jeff Satur tells the Longmont Times-Call that the boy's father was treated at a local hospital and has been released.
Police say the boy was arrested and faces charges of first-degree assault with intent to cause serious bodily injury, felony menacing, reckless endangerment and misdemeanor criminal mischief.
Longmont police say the boy had allegedly threatened to slash the tires of his father's car with a folding knife Monday evening. Police say the stabbing happened as the father tried to restrain the teen.
Longmont police Cmdr. Jeff Satur tells the Longmont Times-Call that the boy's father was treated at a local hospital and has been released.
Police say the boy was arrested and faces charges of first-degree assault with intent to cause serious bodily injury, felony menacing, reckless endangerment and misdemeanor criminal mischief.
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