Archive for March, 2011
Larimer County Weed Control & Forestry Customer
The Larimer County Weed Control District and the Larimer County Forestry Program located at 2649 East Mulberry, # 6, at the southwest corner of Summitview and Mulberry, in Fort Collins, have begun summer hours as of April. The office will be open 8:00 – 4:30, Monday – Friday. Call ahead to be sure appropriate personnel will be present, or to schedule a time outside of the posted hours. Services include recommendations on weed management and range and pasture restoration, herbicide ... Full Story
A vision of a democratic Libya
The political and international affairs committee of Libya's interim national council presents its eight-point plan for the country The interim national council, formed by opposition groups in Libya, has said it will hold free and fair elections and draft a national constitution. Here is its eight-point plan in full. A vision of a democratic Libya The interim national council hereby presents its vision for rebuilding the democratic state of Libya. This vision responds to the needs and ... Full Story
Sky Tonight—March 29, Moon and Venus low in east at
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org As seen from mid-northern latitudes on Wednesday, March 30, the waning crescent moon and the blazing planet Venus will be sitting low over the eastern horizon, starting around an hour before sunrise. Any obstructions – such as trees or houses – might block your view of Venus. The moon will be easier to spot because it will be higher up in the sky. Venus is the third brightest celestial body to light up the ... Full Story
Death of Steve Sanford
This from Jeff Goody this evening: (March 28) A very good person passed away today. Steve Sanford left this earth. To my knowelge, he was the 1st person we lost from the Berthoud class of 82. Please say a prayer for Steve as he left a wife and 2 children. He will be missed
Slices of Life, Doggone good advice from the Cat
By: Jill Pertler Meow. It’s me again, the Cat. You may remember my discourse from a previous occasion. Today I’ve brought my vast cat intelligence to fill your ordinary day with a dose of feline insight. Lucky you. I’ll let you in on a little secret: I have the universe at my whiskertips and I’m not afraid to say so. Cats rule the world. Oh sure, humans pay the rent, but we control the house – and all the contents therein. Including the dog. Take my dog (and I mean that in the literal ... Full Story
Eagles’ Opening Round Playoff Schedule Set
WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles announced today the complete schedule for their opening round playoff series against the Quad City Mallards. The teams will square-off in a best-of-5 series to advance in the Central Hockey League's Ray Miron Presidents' Cup playoffs. The complete series schedule (including times) is listed below. Tickets are on sale now. Eagles (#2 Seed) vs. Mallards (#7 Seed) Series Schedule Game 1 - QDC @ COL; Friday, April 1 (7:05 MST) Game 2 - QDC @ COL; Saturday, ... Full Story
Eagles Earn 2nd Seed in Turner Conference
Will Face Quad City Mallards in Opening Round of Playoffs LOVELAND, Colo. - With the conclusion of their regular season schedule tonight, the Colorado Eagles have earned the second seed in the Central Hockey League's Turner Conference and will face the Quad City Mallards (7th seed) in the opening round of the Ray Miron Presidents' Cup playoffs. Games 1 & 2 of the best-of-5 series between the two teams will be played in Loveland, Colo. on Friday, April 1 & Saturday, April 2 (both games ... Full Story
Sky Tonight—March 27, Use the Big Dipper to locate
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org You can easily locate the Big Dipper in the northeast sky on these early springtime evenings. The Big Dipper is part of the constellation Ursa Major, the Greater Bear. If you can find the Big Dipper, you can also 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 ... Full Story
Falcons Lose 2-1 Pitcher’s Duel Saturday At Utah
SALT LAKE CITY - Air Force baseball was held to three hits in a 2-1 loss at Utah in Mountain West Conference action Saturday afternoon at Spring Mobile Ballpark. The Falcons dropped to 11-14, 0-2 on the season while the Utes improved to 10-9, 4-1. Sophomore right-hander Sean Carley (2-3) turned in his second complete game of the year in the tough-luck loss. Carley held Utah to six hits while striking out eight. It was Carley’s third start this season where he failed to get a win despite ... Full Story
Komets Klip Eagles in Regular Season Finale
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - In the final game of the 2010-11 regular season for both the Fort Wayne Komets and the Colorado Eagles, the former topped the latter, 2-1. The contest was a drastic opposite from the teams' meeting the previous night when Colorado won a wide-open game 7-6 in overtime. Special teams played a large part in the difference as Colorado went 0-for-7 on the power play a night after going 3-for-4. Tab Lardner staked the Komets out to a 2-0 lead in the first period of play. At 6:56, ... Full Story
