Archive for May, 2009
Obituary: Sam Withrow
Sam Withrow, 68 years young, passed away April 27 at his home in Berthoud. He is survived by his wife Christine, his only child Hope Withrow, and beloved siblings Bud, Paul, Rose, Dick, and Ruth. A celebration of Withrow’s life with family and friends will be held May 30 in Fullerton, Calif. A U.S. Navy burial ceremony will be conducted in San Diego at a later date.
Police Beat: May 7, 2009
Tuesday, April 28 A resident near Seventh Street and Capitol Avenue reported seeing two men nearby looking through the scope on a large gun. He said it was as large as a rifle, but was not a rifle. The officer met with the caller and waited in his yard for some time, but saw nothing. A motorist called to complain about a white van parked at Spartan Avenue and County Road 17. The van had a for-sale sign on it and the caller thought it was a road hazard. The responding officer determined that ... Full Story
Fire Beat: May 7, 2009
Monday, April 27 BFPD assisted with a medical call on Bunyan Avenue. The patient was transported. BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on WCR 10E. Tuesday, April 28 BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on E. Hwy 56 for a patient having breathing difficulties. The patient was transported. BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call at Turner Avenue and CR 10E. BFPD responded to Interstate 25 at mile marker 252 for a reported oil spill. A tractor-trailer had a broken driveline causing ... Full Story
BHS Roundup: Own Goal, PK Doom Girls Soccer in Finale
By Michael Hicks Berthoud Recorder LONGMONT — It took only 54 seconds for Berthoud’s girls soccer season to end in an unceremonious fashion Thursday night. First, Berthoud booted in one to its own goal, then Longmont’s Bianca Valdez scored on a penalty kick left of Lady Spartans goaltender Lydia Munoz early in the first half in the Lady Trojans’ 3-0 victory at Everly-Montgomery Field. Just over six minutes into the game, Berthoud (5-9-1) accidentally crossed a shot in front of its goal ... Full Story
