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LTO June Star Night

LTO June Star Night

  Friday, 17 June 2016 from 7:00 – 11:00 PM Public Star Night at the Little Thompson Observatory, 850 Spartan Ave at Berthoud High School (park east of the high school; directions are posted on our website www.starkids.org ) The speaker for the evening will be Dr. Suzanne Metlay from Western Governors University.  Her talk will be about the “Five Moons of Pluto” the New Horizons spacecraft has revealed Charon and the other moons of Pluto to be fascinating worlds. Using ... Full Story

An Outdoor Room

An Outdoor Room

Create Memorable Moments This Summer – Design an Outdoor Room for All to Enjoy By Melinda Myers No matter your budget, space or gardening experience, you can design an outdoor entertainment area for you, your family and friends to enjoy. Start by gathering ideas from magazines, the internet and websites like Gardener’s Supply Company for examples of outdoor garden spaces. Next, select an area that is convenient and suitable for your outdoor entertaining.  Define the space ... Full Story

Obituary: Sandra K Larson

Obituary: Sandra K Larson

Sandra K Larson, 71, of Berthoud, Colorado passed away at her home May 25, 2016. Sandy was born in Denver, Colorado to Elmer and Pauline Milberger. Sandy is survived by her husband Russell Larson and daughters Christine and husband Bryan Herrick, Catherine (Kiki) Larson and partner Liz Leask, and grandchildren Casey and husband Ben Kurre, Kandy Herrick and boyfriend Bruce Rowden, Katryna and husband Corban Hughes, Karmen and husband Barry Brush and great grandchildren Amelia Kurre; Kamryn, ... Full Story

Early Neuter Doubles The Risk Of Hip Dysplasia In Dogs

Early Neuter Doubles The Risk Of Hip Dysplasia In Dogs

New Study Finds Early Neuter Doubles The Risk Of Hip Dysplasia In Dogs Cedar Cove Swissies Recent studies have shown that neutering can have an adverse effect on the health of a dog. To further delve into this new information, a team of researchers at UC Davis recently examined the veterinary records of 759 Golden Retrievers for hip dysplasia, cranial cruciate ligament tear, lymphosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma and mast cell tumor. The dogs were grouped as intact, neutered before 12 months of ... Full Story

$20 spay and neuter

$20 spay and neuter

Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic says kittens and puppies can go into heat as early as 4 and 5 months old Sponsored by PetSmart Charities®, “Precious, Not Parents” campaign offers $20 spay/neuter surgeries for puppies and kittens under 6 months old FORT COLLINS, Colo. (MAY 23, 2016) Press Release They may be just babies, but kittens as young as 4 months and puppies as young as 5 months are old enough to get pregnant and have their first litter just two ... Full Story

Obituary: Fred W Ohrn, Jr.

Obituary: Fred W Ohrn, Jr.

Fred W. Ohrn, Jr. October 3, 1969 ~ May 18, 2016 Fred W. Ohrn, Jr., 46, of Milliken, Colorado passed away on May 18, 2016. Fred was born on October 3, 1969 in Chandler, Arizona to Fred and Rita Ohrn. He was raised in Berthoud, Colorado and graduated from Berthoud High School in 1988 and received his Associates Degree from AIMS Community College. Fred was a Radiologic Technologist working at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. His dream was to eventually work at the Children's ... Full Story

Obituary: Mary Ann Pond

Obituary: Mary Ann Pond

Mary Ann Pence Pond, 83, passed away on May 17, 2016 at Aspen House in Loveland, Colorado. Mary was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on April 16, 1933, the daughter of Oscar and Nellie Pence. She spent the first 13 years of her life on her father’s homesteaded ranch northeast of Cheyenne, attending a country school in Chugwater, Wyoming, 22 miles from the ranch and boarded and roomed with an older couple there for grade 6, returning usually to the ranch only on weekends. At the beginning of 7 grade, ... Full Story

Obituary: Melvin ‘Buddy’ Steele

Obituary: Melvin ‘Buddy’ Steele

On May 14, 2016 Buddy Steele was called home surrounded by his children and loving wife LaVelle. Buddy was born in Englewood, Colorado on June 15, 1939. He lived in the surrounding areas his entire life. He was the son of Lester and Ruth Steele and the second oldest of seven boys. In August of 1957 Buddy married Marilyn Smith and from this union they were blessed with three children. They were married forty-one years before Marilyn's passing in February 1999. Buddy was a proud and lifelong ... Full Story

Hastert Dysfunctional as Speaker

Hastert Dysfunctional as Speaker

Now, Dennis Hastert Seems an Architect of Dysfunction as Speaker On Washington By CARL HULSE MAY 2, 2016 WASHINGTON — The book jacket for J. Dennis Hastert’s 2004 memoir, “Speaker,” proudly notes how little known he was by the public despite being one of the most powerful people in America. “Not because he has anything to hide,” it says, “but because he doesn’t care who gets the credit.” It turns out that John Dennis Hastert did have something to hide, something ... Full Story

Another choice for Senator from Colorado

Another choice for Senator from Colorado

Meet The Senate Candidate Challenging The Corporate Takeover Of Democracy MINNEAPOLIS — The ballots may say Democrat or Republican, but this election cycle, it’s felt more like “imperialist neocon” or “racist fascist.” The corporate-aligned, two-party duopoly is dominating airwaves and screens. And in turn, the corporate-funded mainstream media is selling only candidates whose agendas don’t disrupt commercial fundraising. Donald Trump has turned out to be an ... Full Story

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