Archive for May 7, 2010
Earthsky Tonight—May 8: Jupiter and moon close
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org Tomorrow, on Sunday morning, May 9, the dazzling planet Jupiter sits beneath the waning crescent moon at dawn. Both the moon and Jupiter light up the constellation Pisces the Fishes. One day later, on Monday, the lunar crescent and Jupiter line up side by side, for another spectacular display at morning dawn. Jupiter has more known moons than any other solar system planet. At the last count, there are 63 moons, though ... Full Story
Buy a plant, help a child
Women of the Berthoud First Presbyterian Church are selling plants to raise funds for an orphanage in Peru. Edna Korth is the green thumb behind this project. Edna said, “I just can’t keep my hands from digging.” This is the second time that Korth has grown plants to sell for the church’s mission. She was not planning a plant sale this year, but when she found some old outdated seeds, she decided to plant them even though she was sure they were too old to sprout. ... Full Story
Obituary: Charles L. “Chuck” Pennell
Charles L. "Chuck" Pennell (February 15, 1945 - May 4, 2010) Charles “Chuck” L. Pennell of Loveland died peacefully at his home on May 4, 2010 surrounded by his family. Chuck was born on February 15, 1945 in Durango, Colorado as the youngest child of Lee and Bessie Pennell. Chuck grew up on the family farm in Ignacio, Colorado. He attended Ignacio High School where he played on Colorado state finalist basketball and football teams and was active in various clubs and ... Full Story
Larimer County Commissioners’ Schedule, May 10
Larimer County Commissioners' Schedule May 10 to 14, 2010 Monday, May 10, 2010 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Republican Breakfast Club, Best Western, Hwy 34 & I-25, Loveland 9:00 a.m. ñ 10:00 a.m. Review Boards and Commissions Applications 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Worksession Regarding Workplace Strategies with Michael Kirk, Director of Facilities 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Budget Worksession with Elected Officials 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Land Use Items with Development ... Full Story
Ramp from Crossroads Boulevard to northbound I-25 to
LOVELAND— Starting at 7 a. m. on Monday, May 10 and continuing until 5 p. m. on Thursday, May 13, weather permitting, the ramp from Crossroads Boulevard to northbound I-25 will be completely closed as part of the ongoing construction project at this interchange. Crews will be constructing the new on-ramp and connecting it to I-25. The new on-ramp will eventually tie into the new roundabouts being constructed on Crossroads Boulevard. During the closure, motorists will be detoured east to ... Full Story
American Police State: Secret Prisons in the U.S.
By John W. Whitehead May 4, 2010 "The very word 'secrecy' is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths, and to secret proceedings."— John F. Kennedy How will you know that you're living in a police state? When law enforcement authorities are empowered to stop and search anyone they deem to be "suspicious," when citizens are being snatched up and made to disappear with no access to the legal ... Full Story
County Commissioners agenda, May 11
Administrative Matters May 11, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Commissioners' Conference Room 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins Please Note: Scheduled Times are Subject to Change! * Please Note: If There is No Public Comment, Administrative Matters will Begin at 9:00 a.m. Agenda *Public Comment 9:00-9:05 a.m. Approval of Minutes for the Week of May 3. 9:05-9:08 a.m. Review of the Schedule for the Week of May 17. 9:08-9:11 a.m. Consent ... Full Story
