CO Woman Finds Archeological Treasures In Old Outhouse

LAFAYETTE, Colo. (AP) — A Lafayette anthropologist says she didn't have to go far to find some archaeological treasures.

Rebecca Schwendler found patent medicine bottles, a tea cup, poker chips and a soup tureen with hand-painted floral print and gold leaf in an abandoned outhouse in her own back yard.

The Longmont Times-Call reports the privy dates back to 1892. Previous residents included a coal miner and a furniture maker.

Flood Damaged Park To Be Restored

ESTES PARK, Colo. (AP) — The National Park Service is planning to restore part of the valley in the headwaters of the Colorado River that was ravaged by a 2003 flood.

Park officials say more than 47,000 cubic yards of debris, mud, rocks and trees washed into Lulu Creek when the Grand Ditch gave way on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park.

According to the Fort Collins Coloradoan (http://noconow.co/GHaM5j ), the park service is considering restoring only a portion of the damage because full restoration would require extensive use of motorized equipment.

Larmier County Ends Ban on Magnesium Chloride

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Larimer County is ending a 5-year ban on using magnesium chloride on some non-paved county roads.

The ban was imposed on privately maintained roads because of objections that it damaged trees.

The Loveland Reporter-Herald reports three public improvement districts near Estes Park and Pinewood Reservoir requested to use magnesium chloride because it is cheaper and more effective than other products that are not toxic to trees.

The chemicals are used by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Loveland, Fort Collins and many other cities to prevent ice buildup on paved roads during winter storms. Most other Colorado counties also still use it as a road base for non-paved roads to stabilize the surface and prevent dust.

Marijuana Training Bill Clears State Senate

DENVER (AP) — A proposal aimed at training people who work in medical marijuana businesses has cleared the Colorado Senate.

The Senate voted 24-11 Wednesday in favor of a "responsible medical marijuana vendor" designation. The optional designation would allow pot shops to train employees in state marijuana regulation and how to spot fake marijuana cards. In exchange, the businesses could get a break if they run afoul of state regulations. A similar designation already exists for the alcohol industry.

The marijuana industry backed the measure. It now heads to the House.

US Rep Gardner To Host Art Reception

Congressman Cory Gardner is hosting a reception Friday in honor of this year's 4th Congressonal District Art Competition. Gardner says the reception will feature nearly 30 original pieces of art from local high school students...






TAG: Submissions for the competion are on display all week. The reception is scheduled for Friday afternoon at 4:30 pm at the Union Colony Civic Center located at 651 10th Avenue in Greeley.

Trooper Honored For Greeley Rescue (Revised)

KSIR-032112-Trooper Honored For Greeley Rescue-FM (REVISED!!!)









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In November of 2010, young Brenndan Daviet fell through the ice while on a outing near The Greeley Family FunPlex. Fortunately for him, Colorado State Trooper Daniel Harrison Haley was nearby. Haley was off duty at the time, but rushed to the boy's rescue. And, although Haley fell through the ice too, he was able to reach the boy and bring him safely to shore. For that courageous act, Trooper Haley was among 21 recipients from across the country recognized by The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, based in Pittsburgh. . Those who are selected for recognition by the Commission are awarded the CARNEGIE MEDAL, and become eligible for financial considerations. Steel Baron Andrew Carnegie was inspired to start the fund after hearing rescue stories from a mine disaster that killed 181 people.

Kids Who Can't Read

KSIR-032112-Legislature Considers Bill To Hold Back Functionally Illiterate Kids - BOTH



A bill that recommends holding back students if they can't read by third grade won initial approval in the Colorado House yesterday. House Bill 1238 doesn't mandate holding functionally illiterate children back, but it does require schools to measure reading progress from kindergarten through third grade and hold discussions among teachers, principals and parents on whether to hold back a child. The decision on whether to hold a child back a grade would rest with the school district superintendent.

Trooper Honored For Greeley Rescue

KSIR-032112-Trooper Honored For Greeley Rescue-FM


In November of 2010, young Brenndan Daviet fell through the ice while on a outing near The Greeley Family FunPlex. Fortunately for him, Colorado State Trooper Daniel Harrison was nearby. Harrison was off duty at the time, but rushed to the boy's rescue. And, although Harrison fell through the ice too, he was able to reach the boy and bring him safely to shore. For that courageous act, Trooper Haley was among 21 recipients from across the country recognized by The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, based in Pittsburgh. . Those who are selected for recognition by the Commission are awarded the CARNEGIE MEDAL, and become eligible for financial considerations. Steel Baron Andrew Carnegie was inspired to start the fund after hearing rescue stories from a mine disaster that killed 181 people.