Sterling News

Jaxon Michael Kerker Happy first birthday to Jaxon Michael Kerker and congratulations to his parents, Amanda and Kevin Kerker of Sterling; grandparents, Kerry and Gena Armagost of Sterling and Mike and Sheila Kerker of Sterling; great-grandparents, Betty Waddle of Sterling, Dorothy Kerker of Windsor and Donna Miller of Padroni.

The storm that blew through the Sterling area Sunday brought damage and flooding, but no actual tornadoes.

Winds from intense thunderstorms and a brief tornado in Sterling knocked down light poles and trees, but no injuries have been reported, authorities say.

Students graduating from the Learning Center included, from left; Jessica Turner, Taylor Sthell and William Gerlach.

Music floated on the breeze, joined by bubbles and laughter. Saturday, June 27, 17 fathers and their children gathered at the Logan County Courthouse square for a Dads 4 Kids event featuring a sidewalk chalk art contest, games, story time, bubbles and prizes.

The Walmart on West Main Street in Sterling will celebrate a grand re-opening next week, giving local shoppers a glimpse of the companya s next generation of store design and customer experience.

Visitors to Sterling Public Library Monday had the chance to tour the Digital Bookmobile.

George Hunt of Sterling will be celebrating his 80th birthday on Sunday, June 28.

SCF Associate Warden John Chapdelaine presents a pin to Associate Warden Carol Soares in recognition of her 30 years with the Colorado Department of Corrections as Warden Kevin Milyard, left, looks on.

A variety of plants make up the community garden on the campus of NJC, including those planted by students in the Kids College Xeriscaping class earlier this week.

I'm writing this letter to publicly thank Eagle Scout Ryan Rose from Troop 99, American Legion.

Several awards were presented at the annual Sterling Lions Club banquet. TOP: Lion Secretary Carol Graybill receives her Melvyn Jones pin from her husband Myron as the other Melvyn Jones recipients look on.

Kelsie McEndeffer holds a copy of a first edition book a oeRandom Recollectionsa donated by Bob McKenzie as auctioneer John Korrey reads an excerpt to Cal West during the NJC Hope Scholarship Western Elegance gala auction.

Approximately 71 people - 53 children and 18 adults - attended the Northeast Colorado Beef Camp on June 9-10. The camp took place at the Logan County Fairgrounds and Northeastern Junior College.

Sheila Beach opened her own franchise of Jimmya TMs Pizza at 301 Edison St. in Brush and will deliver to Brush, Hillrose, Snyder and Fort Morgan.

The stone was laid by the Grand Lodge Officers, assisted by the officers of the local branch.

The Sterling Social Security Office will be open Wednesday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office is located at 508 S. 10th Ave.

At their regular meeting on Tuesday, the PLR board discussed project ideas for 2010.

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

Lion Rory Hough received his award at the Lions Annual Awards Night in May. He is pictured receiving the award from Lion Randy Bang.