Buff golfers prepare for tough Hawai’i tourney
Feb 6th
WAIKOLOA, Hawai’i — The University of Colorado men’s golf team arrived here Saturday in preparation for its spring opener, the 24th annual Amer Ari Hawaii-Hilo Invitational.
The tournament, which runs this Thursday through Saturday, will once again provide an indication of where the Buffaloes stand right out of the gate, not just nationally, but with seven other Pac-12 schools competing, the Buffs will get an early idea of where they stand in the conference.
The field here is annually one of the strongest in the spring, and it’s no exception this year with three top 10 teams competing and 10 of the top 50 and all but two (out of 17) in the top 100. It also includes 10 of the nation’s top 30 individuals and the No. 7 Division II program in CSU-Monterey Bay.
Colorado (No. 83 in the final Golfweek fall rankings), will be joined in the field by league counterparts Stanford (No. 9), Washington (No. 13), UCLA (No. 17), Southern California (No. 25), Arizona State (No. 37), Oregon (No. 60) and Oregon State (No. 67). Other top schools competing include No. 2 Georgia Tech, No. 3 Oklahoma State, No. 19 Texas and No. 26 Auburn.
Waikoloa King’s Course
The three-day tournament is a real treat for the participants, as the tournament will be played on the renowned 7,074-yard, par-72 Waikoloa King’s Course on Hawai’i’s Big Island, a Scottish links-style layout with fairways interspersed between ancient lava fields, along with numerous lakes and pot bunkers. The teams will play 18 holes each day in a shotgun start format at 10:30 a.m. MST in weather expected to be near-perfect with temperatures in the low 80s.
Colorado head coach Roy Edwards said the team is looking forward to the spring season getting underway.
“This tournament annually has a great field, and it’s always really exciting,” Edwards said. “It’s been just over three months since our last tournament and we’re ready to get our spring season going. We’ve had some solid days of practice out here, which we were in need of considering the weather back home. If we take care of business and play the way we’re capable, we’re confident that we can beat some really good teams.”
Six Buffaloes are on trip; five will score for the team: junior David Oraee (73.9 fall stroke average) sophomore Philip Juel-Berg (73.5) and three true freshmen: Jeremy Paul (72.9), Yannik Paul (72.5) and Andrew Bonner (77.7). Oraee, Juel-Berg and Jeremy Paul played in all five competitions, while Yannik Paul appeared in four and Bonner two. Senior Johnny Hayes (74.4) will play as an individual.
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More help for flood victims (maybe)
Feb 5th
Volunteer interviewers will meet with flood survivors to help individuals connect with resources and gain a clear picture of what it will take to recover
The Long-Term Flood Recovery Group of Boulder County (LTFRG) has requested the services of a national disaster recovery group to determine who in the community will not be able to rebuild and recover without assistance. A team of World Renew volunteers will conduct one-on-one interviews with flood survivors from Feb. 10 through Feb. 22. This process will help to prioritize individual needs and connect survivors with the LTFRG, which can provide long-term support during recovery with individual case management as well as financial and construction assistance for those most in need.
The LTFRG is organizing five walk-in locations across the county during the organization’s time. Residents affected by the flood who require assistance for flood recovery are encouraged to visit a walk-in center to complete a short interview regarding flood losses and recovery needs.
All information given at the walk-in centers is confidential and will assist designated case managers to help residents connect with available resources. The information will also help to develop a detailed estimate of the total cost for recovery in the community, which will help the LTFRG as well as government agencies raise the necessary recovery funds and donations of building materials and supplies.
Interview questions are straightforward and should not require residents to supply any paperwork, although if flood survivors do have a FEMA number, they are asked to bring that with them to the center. Spanish language interpreters will be onsite at the Longmont location every day and will be available at other sites during designated hours. Sites are also wheelchair accessible (with the exception of the Altona Grange site) and appointments can be made for any ASL requirements.
South Boulder
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church – 4215 Grinnell Ave., Boulder
Monday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lyons
Walt Self Senior Center – 335 Railroad Ave., Building B, Lyons
Monday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Longmont
First Lutheran Church – 803 3rd Ave., Longmont
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
North Boulder
Boulder Friends Meeting – 1825 Upland, Boulder
Monday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Central Boulder County
Altona Grange – 9386 N. 39th St. (at Nelson Road)
Thursday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The City of Boulder is proud to be partnering with the Long-Term Flood Recovery Group on this and its other efforts to address unmet needs throughout our county. For more information about the group or the World Renew sessions, please contact the Long-Term Flood Recovery Group, at 303-895-3429 orfloodrecovery@unitedwayfoothills.org.
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FirstBank hit by a robber
Feb 4th
Boulder police are looking for a bank robbery suspect and are asking the public for assistance in identifying the robber, who was wearing a distinctive bright yellow and black knit cap, which may possibly be an Iowa Hawkeyes logo hat.
At approximately 9:40 this morning, Feb. 4, 2014, the male suspect entered FirstBank, located at 4520 Broadway, and demanded money from the tellers. The tellers complied and the suspect fled using the northeast doors of the bank. No one was injured and the suspect did not display or threaten to use a weapon.
Photos taken from FirstBank’s surveillance video are attached. The suspect is described as:
· White male
· In his forties
· 5’8” – 6’0” tall
· Heavy build
· No facial hair
· No accent
· Wearing a light-colored Columbia-brand nylon shell jacket, which had dark blue stripes on the arms
· Also wearing a black and gold knit cap, possibly a logo cap from the Iowa Hawkeyes
· Wearing blue pants (possibly jeans) and dark-colored shoes
The case number is 14-1485.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kurt Foster at 303-441-4329. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
