Archive for March 14, 2010
Earthsky Tonight: March 15—The westward shift of
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org We got this question: “Orion seems to have moved and turned considerably in the last two weeks. Will Orion disappear before summer?” The answer is that all the stars and constellations shift westward as the seasons pass . . . and they also move westward in the course of a single night. Orion is no exception. Exactly when Orion will disappear from the evening sky – into the sunset – depends on your latitude. The ... Full Story
Spartan track teams at the City to City Meet
By Denise Schump The Berthoud High school track team competed in the City to City Meet at Northridge High school in Greeley on Saturday. Several area schools came out for the meet including Loveland, Thompson Valley, Mountain View, Northridge, University and Greeley Central. The Spartan girls took fourth in the meet with the help of Courtney Mills who took first in the triple jump (35-2) and second in the long jump. Cheyenne Hall, fellow Spartan, followed one place behind Courtney in both ... Full Story
Alex Sabados struggles as he reaches 14
Alex’s Birthday By P. J. DiPentino The other day I was tying my shoes and had one of those “I’m getting old” moments. My feet hurt, my back was aching and I felt tired all over. This is what happens when we get old. It is expected and is considered to be part of life. For some this comes way to early. A case in point is 14-year-old Alex Sabados. Alex has had a miserable year as he faces an ongoing battle with cancer. The Berthoud teenager spent last Saturday with his ... Full Story
