Archive for June 11, 2010
Earthsky Tonight—June 12: Zodiac means Pathway of
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org Today’s chart shows which zodiacal constellations are up soon after darkness falls on an evening in the middle of June. You are facing due south for this chart, looking southeast to west, more or less following the path the sun takes during the day. One of you wrote, “What does Zodiac mean?” The word “zodiac” just means “pathway of animals.” It is an important pathway across our sky because the sun moves across it ... Full Story
Pelicans stop at Foster Reservoir
With water storage at record levels and a high spring runoff, even Foster and Coleman Reservoirs west of Berthoud have abundant water for the first time in years. These iternerant pelicans took advantage of that and stopped for a little fishing at Foster last Wednesday.
Bovine Tuberculosis Found in Colorado Herd
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Confirmatory tests show four cows in a Colorado dairy herd have tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB). The ongoing investigation by the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture began in March 2010 when internal lesions were discovered on a Southern Colorado cow at a slaughter facility. Subsequent tracing and testing has led to the discovery of the additional positive cattle. Bovine tuberculosis causes internal lesions in ... Full Story
First Presbyterian Church sings farewell to Beth
By Claudia Todd-Young When she was recently asked why she chose this particular time to retire from her 45-year long position as choir director at the First Presbyterian Church in Berthoud, Beth Sommers said, “Why now? I figured that God would let me know when it was time to quit. Now is the time,” Sommers said. Her tenure of 45 years has allowed Sommers to see church history in the making. She saw three pastors and three interim pastors come into the church. She has also seen many choir ... Full Story
