Archive for March 2, 2010
Earthsky Tonight — March 3, 2010: Use the Big Dipper
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org At one time, sailors’ livelihoods and survival depended on their lucky stars – most especially, the pointer stars of the Big Dipper. Drawing a line through the two outer stars of the bowl faithfully points to Polaris, the North Star. Polaris is not the brightest star in the sky, as is commonly believed. It is a moderately bright second magnitude star, radiant enough to be easily seen – even on a moonlit night. ... Full Story
Andrew Romanoff in Loveland
Andrew Romanoff, hoping to be the Democratic Party cadidate for the U.S. Senate, was in Loveland last week to speak with local party members and make his point that he should be the party's candidate this fall. Citing his achievements in the Colorado Legislature, he was minority leader and speaker of the House, Romanoff said he is a better choice to represent the people of Colorado. He also said that polls show him running ahead of Senator Bennet against the most likely ... Full Story
Mountain Avenue Project—Phase III is coming
Tuesday evening’s Mountain Avenue Phase III public information meeting was sparsely attended. Only four local business owners showed up to listen and ask questions about the last phase of the Mountain Avenue project. Staff Engineer Stephanie Brothers described the work to be done from Fifth Street westward. There will be new curb and gutter to Taft Avenue. A new storm drain line will start with 18” pipe at Ninth Street and increase to 24” pipe where it ... Full Story
Speaking out for Andrew Romanoff
This year Democrats are extremely lucky to have a choice of who will be their candidate for U. S. Senate. And they’re extremely lucky to have on the ballot a person of conviction who will stand up for Coloradoans; that person is Andrew Romanoff. Andrew has taken a stand that he will not accept PAC or corporate money in this election. Like many of us, he believes that money corrupts the system. In contrast, Andrew’s opponent is #6 on a list of legislators that have received the most ... Full Story
Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda – March 11
Town Of Berthoud Planning And Zoning Commission Work Session March 11, 2010 Berthoud Town Hall 328 Massachusetts Ave 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Christopher Thorne, Chairman Scott Banzhaf Ray Johnson Jim Doyle Dave Skiles Jane Clevenger John Goreski, Rural Representative Work Session 1. Development Code ... Full Story
Colorado Eagles Week In Review
Wednesday, February 24; Short-Benched Eagles Shutout Gorillas LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles -- playing with just 12 skaters -- defeated the Amarillo Gorillas, 3-0. Andrew Penner stopped 23 shots to earn the 29th regular season shutout in team history (moving him into fourth place on the team's career shutout list), and the Colorado penalty kill was a perfect 7-for-7 on the night. The Eagles and Gorillas played a scoreless first period that was fairly close-to-the-vest for both ... Full Story
Larimer County Announces new Recruitment/Applicant
Larimer County, Colorado – Larimer County’s Human Resources (HR) department has a new system for filling jobs at Larimer County. The system, called NEOGOV Insight Enterprise, is a web-based, workforce management solution specifically designed for use by government. According to Linda Illum, Human Resources Business Operations Manager, “The new system incorporates all aspects of recruitment, selection, applicant tracking, workflow automation, reporting and analysis. It’s an ... Full Story
Second full closure of US 34 scheduled to begin this
Press Release LARIMER COUNTY – The second full closure of US 34 just east of Estes Park is now scheduled to take place Thursday, March 4 through Monday, March 15, weather permitting. The closure is necessary to allow the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to replace the last steel truss bridge on US 34 in the Big Thompson Canyon. The two steel truss bridges being replaced as part of this project were originally constructed in 1937 and are in poor condition. “A great ... Full Story
Notice of Closure of Exits 257A and B at I-25 and U.S.
Notice of Interstate I-25 Closure For the I-25 US 34 Interchange Safety Improvement Project New Design Construction will be temporarily closing Northbound I-25 and Southbound I-25 at Exit 257 A & B. The closure will take place at 12:00 a.m. March 3, 2010 and reopen at 5:00 a.m. Attached is a detailed map of the detour. Northbound traffic will take exit 225 (SH 402) east to the frontage road then north to Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan east to Centerra Parkway. North on ... Full Story
Nominations open for 2010 Joseph Jabaily Public Health
Health Department opens nominations for 2010 Joseph Jabaily Public Health Hero Award The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is taking nominations for the fifth Joseph Jabaily Public Health Hero Award. The Jabaily award was created by the Larimer County Board of Health in honor and in memory of Dr. Joseph Jabaily, a Loveland neurologist, community activist, volunteer and member of many boards in the county who died tragically after an accident in a charity bicycle race ... Full Story
