Archive for May, 2011
Sky Tonight—May 17, Bright moon near the
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org The moon will look plenty full tonight, though it will really be a waning gibbous moon that lights the sky. Watch it rise in the southeast some time after sunset. The moon rides low above the horizon in mid-northern latitudes. If your southeastern horizon is rather cluttered, you might have to wait a few to several hours after sunset for the brilliant orb to clear any obstacles. Looking for a sky almanac? EarthSky ... Full Story
Ferguson High School Graduation Change
Due to the the possibility of inclement weather, the May 20 Ferguson High School graduation has been moved from the Foote Lagoon to the Rialto Theater at 228 East 4th Street. The starting time remains the same: 1:00 p.m.
State Chamber of Commerce Endorses NISP
The Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry (CACI), the state chamber of commerce, today announced its endorsement of the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) as an essential project for the economy of the Northern Front Range. CACI President Chuck Berry said that the CACI Executive Committee agreed to support the building of NISP at its April meeting. “An adequate, reliable supply of water is essential for economic development and quality of life of residents of Northern ... Full Story
Sky Tonight—May 16, Will you see a fuller moon
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org Photo from yourdon’s photostream Your calendar probably says that full moon is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 17, 2011. However – depending on where you live and what time you look – you might see a fuller moon tonight. That is true for us in North America. Full moon falls at or shortly before dawn on May 17 for us. So tonight’s moon is slightly more full than the moon tomorrow night – even though the calendar ... Full Story
Lady Spartans Dominate Patriot League Track
Boys team Finishes in Sixth Place By Dan Karpiel Sports Writer The Berthoud girls track and field team continued their outstanding 2011 season at the Patriot League Championships hosted at Platte Valley High School on Friday afternoon. The Lady Spartans took first place in team competition with 152.50 points, winning six separate events. The boys team finished in the middle of the pack in sixth place after tallying 60.50 points. As a team, Berthoud finished behind Lyons and Eaton for third ... Full Story
Sky Tonight—May 15, Earth shadow, Belt of Venus in
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science Visit EarthSky at www.EarthSky.org Here’s a lovely photo of the Earth’s shadow, which can be seen any clear evening ascending in the eastern sky at exactly the same rate that the sun sets below the western horizon. The shadow is a deep blue-grey – darker than the blue of the twilight sky. The pink band above the shadow is called the Belt of Venus. The shadow of the Earth is big. You might have to turn your head to see the whole thing. The ... Full Story
Opportunistic Mudbugs Even Series With 5-3 Win in Game
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs evened the Central Hockey League's Presidents' Cup Finals series with a 5-3 win over the Colorado Eagles in Game 2 of the best-of-seven set. The 'Bugs got their five goals from five different players on just 19 shots in the contest. For the Eagles, Riley Nelson continued his strong play, playing a part in all three of his team's scores. The Mudbugs struck just 30 seconds into the contest -- the fastest goal allowed in a playoff game in Eagles' ... Full Story
High inflation reaches a new low
By Rev. James L. Snyder I am not usually given to protesting much of anything these days. "Live and let live," is the motto I go by and up until now, it has served me rather well and I have no complaints. I must confess, however, that recently I have been challenged in this area of my life. I have tried to keep my cool and have succeeded to a minimal success. I know one of these days I am going to turn into Popeye where he says, "That's all I can stands, I can't stands n'more?" Then, look ... Full Story
Eagles Clinch First Game in Quest for
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles took Game 1 of the Central Hockey League's Ray Miron Presidents' Cup Finals with a 3-2 overtime win against the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs. It was another tight playoff game between the two teams, marking the fifth of fourteen all-time meetings to go into overtime (35.7%) and the 11th of those contests decided by just a single goal (78.6%). Although the Eagles held the edge in possession time during the first period, they trailed the Mudbugs in shots 6-9, ... Full Story
Spartan Girls win Patriot League track championship
Loveland Reporter Herald BHS girls win league championship By Brian Howell | KERSEY — Berthoud High School track and field coach Colby Schultz didn’t know the last time the Spartans won a league title. ... Read More
