Archive for February 17, 2010
The Character of George Washington
By Dr. Gary Scott Smith What made George Washington the most remarkable man of an extraordinary generation? He was not an intellectual giant like Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, or James Madison. Compared with most other founders, he was not well educated (he attended school for only about five years), and, unlike many of them, he disliked abstract philosophical discussions. Washington was intelligent, well informed, and astute, but he was neither a polished writer nor a ... Full Story
Little Learners Preschool open house
Little Learners Preschool, located in the lower level of Berthoud United Methodist Church at 820 9th St., Berthoud, will be having an open house on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for those interested in previewing the preschool. Next year's registration forms will be available for the 3 year old Tuesday/Thursday morning program, the 4 year old Monday,Wednesay,Friday morning program, and an enhanced kindergarten prep program for 4-5 year olds offered Monday - Thursday afternoons. The ... Full Story
Donations needed for After Prom event
The Berthoud After Prom event committee is in need of donations. After prom is open to all juniors and seniors, not just those attending prom. The event provides a fun, safe, substance-free environment for juniors, seniors and their dates. The After Prom event will be held at 11:00 p.m. from Saturday, April 24 until 3:30 a.m. Sunday, April 25. Donations pay for the activities, entertainment, food, and raffle prizes. In the past, the prizes have included TV’s, DVD players, ipods ... Full Story
Berthoud High School VEX Robotics team needs donations
Berthoud High School (BHS), Thompson School District’s showcase school for science, engineering and mathematics, hosted the 2010 Colorado VEX Robotics Championship on Saturday, February 6. This tournament is an annual event that brings the best in robotics competitors from around the state. This year, both BHS teams rose to the challenge against 13 other teams, and won three of six possible awards—including the state championship! (photos are attached) Both of Berthoud High School’s ... Full Story
Berthoud Board of Trustees, Feb 16, 2010
Board approves of changes to the Development Code By Judy Lehn The Berthoud Town Trustees met on Tuesday, February 16. The agenda was short, but the evening was long, due to the placement of an Executive Session before the last agenda item was presented. The reason given for the Executive Session was to give directions for contract negotiations. The parties involved were not named. There was a short public hearing to transfer the retail liquor license on a permanent basis to the ... Full Story
Earthsky Tonight – February 18, 2010: Epsilon,
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org At early evening, look up high for the brilliant star Capella, the brightest in the constellation Auriga the Charioteer. Close to Capella is a prominent triangle of starlets called The Kids. Lighting up the apex of this triangle is the star Epsilon Aurigae (Almaaz), one of the most mysterious stars in all the heavens. Although Capella looks much brighter than Epsilon, that is because Capella is so much closer. ... Full Story
