Matt Balows bike video tour of boulder in hi-speed
Aug 9th
Local Boulder Biker, Mat Barlow, straps his video camera on his bike and tours the city of Boulder in an entire loop around the town without stopping.
Boulder has one of the world’s best bike path systems. To show just how much fun it is to ride, and how far you can go, Matt Barlow set out to put together the longest route he could think of, without repeated any sections of path, and videoed it with the GoPro Hero HD. Then he sped up the video to made it all video-gamey.
Tour of Boulder from Mat Barlow on Vimeo.
Cropland Policy Advisory Group to discuss genetically engineered crops
Aug 5th
Boulder County, Colo. – The Cropland Policy Advisory Group, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, will meet Wednesday to discuss and learn about issues related to genetically engineered crops.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Plaza Longmont Hotel Conference Center, 1850 Industrial Circle, Longmont
No public comment will be taken, but forms will be available for written comments, which will become part of the public record. Future hearings will provide additional opportunities for the public to comment on the proposed policies.
Three experts will address the questions and concerns of the advisory group.
– Dr. Michael McNeill, Crop Consultant
– Kent Davis, Crop Consultant
– Dr. Philip Westra, Professor of Weed Science and Extension Specialist, CSU
Cropland Policy
The effort to develop a Cropland Policy for county-owned croplands began in 2010 with public outreach including farm tours, an open house, a Sustainable Agriculture Forum, and a Farm and Ranch Panel Discussion.
In 2011, the commissioners convened the Cropland Policy Advisory Group to advise Boulder County staff in developing the policy. Through discussion and proposed policy statements, the members of CPAG provide guidance and advice for developing a final policy.
National Caregiver Training Program courses begin in Sept.
Aug 5th
Boulder County, Colo. – The National Caregiver Training Program, sponsored by Boulder County Aging Services, will be offered on Tuesdays starting in September.
The 21-hour course, taught by a registered nurse, helps family caregivers acquire the skills needed to provide safe, confident home care for older loved ones.
Upcoming courses:
· Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Christian Church, 9447 Niwot Road
Classes include detailed instruction, take-home materials, demonstrations and hands-on practice, and cover the following topics:
· Caring for someone on bedrest
· Personal care
· Safe wheelchair use
· Medication management
· Taking vital signs
· Infection control
· Nutrition
· Fall prevention
· Reducing personal stress
· Local resources
The courses are open to Boulder County residents providing unpaid care for a relative, partner, or friend who is 60 or older (50 and older if the person has dementia).
Registration is free, but donations are welcome. Financial assistance for respite care (substitute elder care) during class periods is available.
Pre-registration is required. Please contact Emily Cooper at 303-678-6116 or ecooper@bouldercounty.org for more information.
