Archive for October 15, 2009
Firefighters Keller, Bailey dedicated to public
October Volunteers of the MonthBy Laurie HindmanBerthoud RecorderMost volunteers are reluctant to talk about their accomplishments however well deserved. People who give their time to others usually do so because they care about the cause and rarely want to talk about themselves. (more...)
Raise the funds, raise the flag
The Thompson School District Junior ROTC cadets and BHS Athletic Director Mark Avery are on a mission to raise $3,000 for a flag pole at Max Marr Field. (more...)
Astronomy session Oct. 23 at Fossil Creek in Windsor
The Northern Colorado Astronomical Society will host an evening under the stars Friday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Fossil Creek Regional Open Space, located just west of the Interstate 25 Windsor exit. (more...)
Town Board: Vote yes on Aims
By Sandy BarnesBerthoud RecorderThe Board of Trustees passed a resolution encouraging citizens to vote “yes” for inclusion in the Aims Community College tax district at the Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting. If the measure passes in the mail-in election, residents will pay a 6.299 mill levy, which will equate to approximately $100 a year for a $200,000 home. Town citizens are receiving the ballots in the mail, which need to be returned to Larimer County officials conducting the election by ... Full Story
Mead annexation puts damper on BFPD budget
By Jamie FolsomBerthoud RecorderThe Berthoud Fire Protection District Board took its first look at the 2010 budget proposal Tuesday. Topmost of concerns is the Mead town annexation of a significant tract of mostly vacant land just south and east of the Berthoud town line. (more...)
Economic team looks at ways to attract, retain
By Sandy BarnesBerthoud RecorderHiring engineering consultants to develop the Town’s master plan for infrastructure could be a strategy for attracting businesses, Berthoud Economic Resource Team member Jim Birdsall said at the Monday, Oct. 12, meeting. Birdsall, who serves on BERT’s business attraction subcommittee, said that it is important to understand the capabilities of the Town’s water and sewer systems and how to use them effectively. “The need for it has ... Full Story
Meet and greet set for Town Admin finalists
The Town of Berthoud will host a “Meet and Greet” event for the five finalists for the Town Administrator position on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Berthoud Community Center, 248 Welch Ave. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (more...)
Trustees to address budget on Oct. 21
The Town Board finance committee is scheduled to bring its review of the 2010 budget next Wednesday, Oct. 21. Interim Town Administrator Gary Suiter told trustees at the Oct. 13 meeting he has been meeting with department heads while developing a budget proposal for the coming year. (more...)
BHS ready to ‘succeed in business without really
By Laurie HindmanBerthoud RecorderTickets are on sale now for the Berthoud High School production of the popular Broadway musical, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The fast-paced, immensely entertaining satire showcases the talents of BHS veteran performers as well as newcomers to the high school stage. (more...)
Robotics Expo revving up
The 2009 Thompson Robotics Expo will be held at Berthoud High on Saturday Nov. 7, along with one of five Colorado FIRST LEGO League qualifying tournaments. (more...)
