Archive for September, 2010
Smith best choice for sheriff
Dear Citizens: The Larimer County Sheriff faces an upcoming budget crisis like no other before him. This budget crisis is based on reduced revenues, limited growth, and pending tax cuts. The current Commissioners have identified the need to cut 5% of the sheriff’s office budget for 2011 should certain circumstances prevail. The bottom line is that the budget for the sheriff’s office, along with all other county departments will be cut over the next few years without ... Full Story
EarthSky Tonight—September 28, How to find the
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org Which star is loneliest? Most people would say the answer is Fomalhaut, a bright star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus the Southern Fish. The coming month or so is the best time to see this star. So, go outside now … and learn to keep company with the loneliest star. On this autumn night, at about 8 to 9 p.m., look for a solitary star that’s peeking out at you just above the southeast horizon. Do you see it? No ... Full Story
EarthSky Tonight—September 27, Summer Triangle high
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org Even as autumn is beginning, we still have several months to watch the large asterism known as the Summer Triangle. This huge star pattern looms from south to overhead in the autumn evening sky. The Summer Triangle consists of three bright stars in three separate constellations. The stars are Vega in the constellation Lyra, Deneb in the constellation Cygnus, and Altair in the constellation Aquila. Today’s chart has ... Full Story
Obituary: Alma Wilson
Alma Wilson, 84, of Berthoud, died September 23, 2010 at Loveland Good Samaritan Health Care Center. She was born April 11, 1926 in Berthoud, Colorado to Peter and Margaret (Deines) Ostermiller. She graduated high school in Johnstown, Colorado On June 27, 1948, she married Cleon Wilson in Berthoud, where they continued to live and farm. Alma worked as a homemaker and helped on the farm as needed. She was a member of the Campion Seventh Day Adventist Church, where she served as a ... Full Story
EarthSky Tonight—Sept 26, The first point of Aries
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org In ancient times, the March equinox sun shone in front of the rather small constellation Aries the Ram. You can find this constellation ascending in the east around 9 to 10 p.m. tonight, the Ram’s starlit bust perhaps faintly visible to the upper right of the waning gibbous moon. Be forewarned. Aries is not conspicuous, especially in the moonlit glare. Tomorrow night, at this time, a smaller waning gibbous moon will shine ... Full Story
Berthoud Routs Ft. Lupton 44-3
Spartans win second straight in dominating fashion By Dan Karpiel Sports Writer 44-3 was the final score of the Berthoud/Ft. Lupton football game Friday night at Max Marr Field. It wasn’t even that close. The Spartans dominated the Blue Devils in winning their second consecutive game and are now 2-2 on the season. Berthoud was without question the faster, smarter and better-coached team Friday night. Aside from a minor blip in the third quarter when the Spartans were first ... Full Story
Would you like some salmonella with those eggs?
In recent congressional hearings, the people responsible for this year's major salmonella poisoning of at least 1600 people were questioned about the unsanitary practices at their farm. As usual, they tried to play down their responsibility. The FDA reports, available online as pdf files outline the disgusting filth at these "farms." A recent article in Care2, an online semi-news source gives a good rundown on the situation. This is a prime example of unbridled, unrestrained capitalism ... Full Story
EarthSky Tonight—September 25, Look for daytime moon
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org Sylvia wrote, “When is the best time to see the moon in the sky during daylight hours?” Sylvia, it is easier to see a daytime moon when the moon is fairly far from the sun in the sky. When would that be? It would be around the time of full moon each month. A full moon is always 180 degrees from the sun, on the opposite side of the sky’s dome. Full moon was September 23. Generally, the full moon sets around ... Full Story
Larimer County Commissioners’ Schedule
Larimer County Commissioners' Schedule September 27 to October 1, 2010 Monday, September 27, 2010 7:00am - 8:00am Republican Breakfast Club, Best Western, Hwy 34 & I-25, Loveland 10:00am - 12:00pm Worksession Regarding Boxelder Stormwater Authority 1:30pm - 2:30pm Planning Worksession with Linda Hoffmann, Planning Director, Regarding Pilot Mediation Program Progress Report 3:00pm - 4:00pm Land Use Items with Development Review Team, Hearing Room, 1st Floor Pledge Of ... Full Story
Berthoud Golf caps season in Estes Park
Boys Golf Team Fails to Qualify for State By Dan Karpiel Sports Writer The 3A Northern division Regional Golf Tournament began on a cool, windy Thursday morning at the Estes Park Golf Course. A small herd of Elk was kind enough to wait for the tournament to conclude before making their way onto the fifth fairway to munch on some foliage. The course, an 18 hole, par 71 measuring 6,321 yards from the men’s blue tees, is nestled in small valley on the southwest side of Estes Park where ... Full Story
