Merino News

Don Langdon stands beside the sign marking the Wagon Wheel Ranch as a Colorado Centennial Farm.

During the last session of the recent 81st Colorado State FFA Convention, the tension was literally so thick you could cut it with a knife.

This diagram shows what the new performance room will look like. It will be similar to a traditional auditorium, but not quite the same.

With a little persuasion, Bob Schroth pulled the sheep onto its back and pinned it between his legs.

Stick to your values and believe you can accomplish your dreams. That was the message from Andy Bartlett, 2008-2009 president of the Colorado FFA Association, as the 81st annual Colorado FFA Convention came to a close Thursday afternoon at Island Grove Regional Park.

On June 5, First Friday @ First Presbyterian will present singer Christine Penner.

The Buffalo RE-4J school board adopted a proposed budget for the 2009-2010 school year during their meeting last week.

For new Brush Middle School Principal Don Taylor, the third time was a charm. During a special meeting of the Brush Board of Education on Wednesday evening, members approved the recommendation from Superintendent Bret Miles and the interview committee to appoint Taylor, the assistant principal, to the new position in the next school year.

The ceremony was held at the Merino Gymnasium which was overflowing with friends and family there to celebrate with the 2009 graduates.

Merino FCCLA Chapter Officers are from left, Anna Kindvall, David Michel, Zack Kirschbaum, Nikki Schmidt, Danielle Rinaldo, Boston Hastings, Sydney Hooton, Jonathan Tramp and Malia Michel.

Tony Cucarola, right, speaks with Joann and Russell Smith of Merino after his presentation to the Logan County Republican breakfast meeting last week.

The Western Elegance Fashion Show featured clothing and accessories from beau monde, Serenity, CM Accessories of Merino and Janelle Designs of Fort Collins.

"Your teachers at your schools have singled you out above all others," said Russ Silvey, Worshipful Master of the Sterling Masonic Lodge.

Fifth grader Kaylee Propst gives a presentation on Brain Pop, an Internet program, to the Merino School Board.

By the time the day is over, these learners will have been fitted, groomed, coached and showcased on the runway.

Elaine Mangels celebrated her 95th birthday on April 22. She is a long-time member of the community having lived in Sterling for more than 60 years.

The following babies were born recently at Sterling Regional MedCenter: Emma Ree Feather Dallas and Derek Feather of Sterling are the parents of a girl, Emma Ree Feather born 8:13 p.m., March 19, 2009, weighing 6 lbs 14 oz.

Posted in Science at 1:00 pm by David Bradley -- As a follow up to last week's resurrected laboratory advice column - Wear Goggles - here are a few tales from the bench, that may convince you to take that advice.

Curt devoted his life to community service as a livestock and agricultural Extension Agent, teaching others to love raising livestock and farming, and helping farmers and ranchers.

Chanda Harryman and Nathan Schmidt are happy to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on April 17 at Prairie Inspiration Chapel in Sterling.