Archive for January 16, 2010
Justin Smith enters the race for Larimer County
Press Release Justin Smith, a Major with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination to become the next Sheriff of Larimer County. An 18-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, Major Smith began his career in Larimer County as a patrol deputy at the Estes Park substation. Over the years, Smith has served in a variety of assignments within every division of the agency and is presently Operations Commander and is the ... Full Story
Dream Big-Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Day, celebrated as a national holiday on the third Monday of January, is this Monday, Jan. 18. This is also the date of the 2010 King Day of Service that celebrates the birthday of Dr. King by reminding people that his life was given in service to people of all races and creeds. In Colorado, most schools, government offices, banks and some businesses celebrate the day with a day off school or work. If you and your family would like to participate in ... Full Story
Lew Gaiter III officially sworn in
In a brief ceremony at Larimer County Court House on Friday, Lew Gaiter III took the oath of office for his seat as a Larimer County Commissioner. Judge Stephen Schapanski, Chief Judge of the 8th Judicial District, administered the oath as Gaiter’s family joined him at the podium. Gaiter was selected by the Larimer County Republican Central Committee to serve the remainder of the term of Kathay Rennells who resigned to work with the Colorado State ... Full Story
Spartan boys lose to Silver Creek 61 to 72
Record 4-6-0 / League 2-5-0 Spartan Boys Basket Ball Schedule and Results Date Time Opponent Results 12/01/09 7:00 p.m. vs Greeley Central 61-63 (L) 12/09/09 5:15 p.m. vs Harrison (Fort Collins/Poudre Tip-Off) 48-54 (L) 12/11/09 5:15 p.m. vs Pueblo County (Fort Collins/Poudre Tip-Off) 51-42 (W) 12/12/09 1:30 p.m. vs Poudre (Fort Collins/Poudre Tip-Off) 61-50 (W) 12/15/09 7:00 p.m. vs Frederick 66-62 ... Full Story
Earthsky Tonight: January 16, 2010 – See a river
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org Here’s a constellation for you if you have access to a very dark sky. You won’t see this one from the city, or even the suburbs. Eridanus the River begins near the star Rigel in the constellation Orion the Hunter – and wells up in a great loop before ambling back down toward the southern horizon. Eridanus is one of the longest and faintest constellations. It’s variously said to represent the ... Full Story
