Archive for March 12, 2010
Earthsky Tonight—March 13, Use the Big Dipper to
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org You can locate the Big Dipper in the northeast in mid- to late evening around now. The Big Dipper is part of the constellation Ursa Major, the Greater Bear. In addition, if you can find the Big Dipper, you can find two Hunting Dogs seen by the ancient stargazers to be nipping at the Bear’s heels. The Hunting Dogs are a separate constellation: tiny Canes Venatici. You will need a dark sky to see these two little ... Full Story
Earthsky Tonight relocated
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2010 Education Appreciation Breakfast
The Thompson Education Foundation (TEF) honored teachers and staff at their annual Education Appreciation Breakfast, held this year in Berthoud at the Brookside Gardens Event Center. After breakfast, Wes Fothergill, the Executive Director of the foundation began the proceedings by introducing each of the six recipients of last year’s Creativity Grant Awards. These awards are given by the Foundation to teachers who have creative ideas for teaching their students, but which require funding ... Full Story
Obituary: Edward Dennis
Edward Riley Dennis was born June 22, 1964 to Richard and Shirley Dennis. Edward was raised in the Mini-Casa area in Idaho. He graduated from Minidoka High School and had many friends and family in the area. Eddie was involved in wrestling; he loved to hunt and fish and loved his family. Ed was a Nomadic free spirit. He spent most of his adult life between Idaho and Colorado. He always loved his home in Idaho but couldn’t help being drawn to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. He took pride ... Full Story
