Archive for March, 2010
Earthsky Tonight—March 11: Mars stationary in front
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org Almanacs say the planet Mars is “stationary” today. However, stationary doesn’t mean that Mars stays in the same place in Earth’s sky all night tonight. Mars actually shines in the southern sky at mid-evening, and crosses the sky westward throughout the night. This ruddy world sets beneath the western horizon before dawn tomorrow. Does stationary mean that Mars is staying still in its orbit around the ... Full Story
2010 Featured Woodies, Arrowwood Viburnum
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) By Keith Williamson, CCNP Little Valley Wholesale Nursery Arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a medium sized shrub that is native to North America from Maine to Florida, and as far west as eastern Texas. The common name of arrowwood viburnum came about from the use of its straight young stems by Native Americans for making arrow shafts. In the garden, arrowwood viburnum has many features that combine to make it an exceptional ... Full Story
No better choice than Andrew Romanoff
There is clearly no better choice than Andrew Romanoff in this year’s U. S. Senate race! I first met Andrew in 2004, shortly before he became Speaker of the State House of Representatives. Since then, I have been consistently impressed with his incisive grasp of complex issues, his ability to discuss them in understandable terms, and his proven commitment to respectful service on behalf of all Coloradans. I also find his sense of humor and his down-to-earth manner refreshing in someone of ... Full Story
Town of Berthoud: Four Public Hearings for March 23,
LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Trustees of the Town of Berthoud has scheduled a public hearing for the final development plan and final plat of the Parkway Plaza Development.The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Board Room, 328 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513. TOWN OF BERTHOUD Mary K. Cowdin, Town Clerk PUBLISH: 3-11 & 18, 2010 Published in the Recorder Online March 9, 2010 LEGAL NOTICE The Board of ... Full Story
Town of Berthoud Legal Notice-Liquor License
LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the liquor laws of Colorado, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Berthoud has scheduled a public hearing of the hotel restaurant liquor license of J.B. Clymer’s for a proposed change of name to Main Street Station Eatery and also a change of location from 400 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, Co. to 335 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, Co. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Board Room, 328 Massachusetts ... Full Story
Citizens First introduces the candidates
Dorian Ryan opened the Citizens First meeting on Saturday announcing a bad news-good news message; she said that that only three candidates had filed for the three vacancies on the town board. The good news was that all were at the meeting. She introduced incumbent Dick Shepard who explained why he decided to seek another term on the board. He said, “Being a trustee is a large personal commitment and takes a great deal of time.” He had been thinking about running since ... Full Story
Berthoud Economic Resource Team Meeting
The Berthoud Economic Resource Team (BERT) met at the Berthoud Town Hall on Monday evening. The First item of business was a report by Deputy Town Clerk Linda Higuera on the progress in developing the new web site for the town and economic development. The goal is to have a seamless joining of the two parts of the web site so that it will make the best presentation to the outside world. Higuera said that the contract has been signed and she has attended training. She was pleased that much ... Full Story
Earthsky Tonight—March 10: Is Sirius the most
Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org Look south at nightfall and early evening, and you can’t miss Sirius, the brightest star in the nighttime sky. Mia asks, “Isn’t there a brighter star in absolute magnitude which appears dimmer because of its distance?” Yes, Mia, you are right. Sirius looks extraordinarily bright in Earth’s sky because it is only 8.6 light-years away. Many stars on the sky’s dome are intrinsically more luminous ... Full Story
