NEWS: Monday February 8, 2010Posted by Janine Mayfield on February 8th, 2010
A preliminary report is expected out later this week after two small planes collided mid-air in Boulder County. NBC 11 News reporter Natalie Pallone is the niece of the pilot who died in the collision. Bob Matthews was flying with his brother Mark when they collided with a Piper Pawnee Saturday afternoon. The pilot of the Piper Pawnee also died in the collision. The passengers of the glider, towing behind the Piper Pawnee were able to land safely. Wreckage recovery should conclude today.
Source: NBC 11 News (Posted 7:28a)
Just before 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon, Michael Lewis was arrested by the Grand Junction Police Department on charges of First Degree Burglary, Menacing, Kidnapping, Theft, and Criminal Mischief. Lewis apparently forced his way into the victim’s, threatened him with a weapon, removed items of value from the residence, and tried to force the victim into a vehicle.
Source: Press Release (Posted 7:28a)
More than 140 students from seven Western Slope high schools are expected to converge on Mesa State College’s campus tomorrow for the 12th annual Math Extravaganza! The Math Extravaganza! event is hosted by Mesa State’s Math Club. The Math Club recruits additional college student volunteers to assist them in facilitating activities designed to engage the high school students in mathematical concepts not typically seen in the standard high school curriculum.
“Math Extravaganza! brings regional high school students to the college for an exciting day of mathematics” said Dr. Tracii Friedman, Mesa State professor of mathematics. “The high school students participate in hands-on, interactive sessions that introduce various uses of mathematics across disciplines.”
This year’s activities (all based on the theme of Mathematics and Art) will include the mathematics of origami, string art, and movement as well as the art of topology.
From 8:30 to 11:00, the high school students will participate in the activities designed by Math Club members. At 12:30, after a lunch break and campus tour, the students will be treated to a presentation by Dr. Phil Gustafson, a Mesa State professor of mathematics. Dr. Gustafson’s presentation, “Spectral Analysis: Math and Music,” will take a look at the use of mathematics to analyze sound waves. Immediately following the presentation, prizes donated by the community will be awarded to students who score highest on a quiz that will test their understanding of the day’s activities. For more information, contact Tracii Friedman, professor of mathematics, at 970.250.4554.
Notice of public hearing. Notice is hereby given for a public hearing concerning holding Primary Elections by Mail Ballot for Montrose County. The hearing will be held February 10, 2010 in the BOCC Board Room at 161 S. Townsend Ave. beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Public is invited to attend Written comments will be accepted through the close of business February 24, 2010. Written comments can be mailed to P.O. Box 1289 Montrose, CO 81402, brought to our office at 320 S 1st St. Room 103 or emailed to elections@montrosecounty.net A final decision will presented to the Board of County Commissioners on March 1, 2010. The final decision will be made in the best interest of Montrose County.
Source: PSA (Posted 7:27a)
Charlie Sheen faces arraignment today in connection with his Christmas Day arrest on domestic violence allegations involving his wife. According to KJCT, the star of TV’s “Two and a Half Men” and his wife, Brooke, are both to appear in an Aspen courtroom before District Court Judge Boyd. They are expected to ask him to modify a restraining order that separates them. Attorneys say they want to reconcile. The actor is scheduled to enter a plea in his December 25 arrest on multiple charges.
Source: KJCT/AP (Posted 7:26a)