In the continuing saga of bank mergers and consolidations, Community First National Bank, the TVS depository, will become part of U.S. Bank. New statements had not been prepared by the Prime Focus deadline. The CD and money market accounts are essentially unchanged. A special Comet Hale-Bopp viewing evening will be held at the Church on March 28. Yes, this is Good Friday, however, the TVS activities will not interfere with any church events.
Telescopes are welcome, and binoculars are encouraged.
You may arrive before dark in time to set up your scope using daylight. The club will provide warm beverages and refreshments, but no program is scheduled. Sky Shack notes Chuck Grant reports that he has mounted the pier extension on the club scope. It is now 12 inches higher, and the drive should be repaired and the scope rebalanced by the time you receive this newsletter. A few members have asked whether the club provides an alterna tive to the small Styrofoam cups used for coffee and tea at general meetings.