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Archive for December, 2009

Museum Director Tom Vaughan says goodbye

Dear Editor, For the past 11 years I have had the privilege of directing operations for the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum. My tenure with the organization ends as of January 2, 2010. I wish to thank the citizens and merchants of Berthoud, the Town of Berthoud, and the members and volunteers of the Berthoud Historical Society for the support they extended to me and our museum during this time. It isn’t possible for me to thank every individual, but I especially need to recognize ... Full Story

LifeGuard aims to save lives in Colorado

DENVER – December 2009 – The Colorado State Patrol and 50 law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), are cracking down on impaired driving throughout the holiday season. LifeGuard is here to help. The new LifeGuard personal breathalyzer from Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. can help you reduce the risks of alcohol abuse this holiday season. Consumers can use LifeGuard to monitor themselves and loved ones in the same way law ... Full Story

Bridge-Between Show Choir presents Christmas Program

Bridge-Between Show Choir presents Christmas Program

The Berthoud High School Bridge-Between Choir has a delightful Christmas program based on a story about one of Santa’s elves. The choir has been spreading cheer by entertaining residents of assisted living facilities in the surrounding communities. Their busy holiday schedule also include performances at Schmidt’s Bakery in Loveland Just in case you haven’t had a chance to see the program, it is part of the presentation at Berthoud High Schools Winter Concert this Thursday, Dec. 17. ... Full Story

Turner shines in Sounds of the Season

Turner shines in Sounds of the Season

By Gary Wamsley The Berthoud Recorder The Turner Middle School choirs displayed their talents at “Sounds of the Season,” their winter concert, on Tuesday evening. The show opened with the middle school show choir, the Fire Choir, under the direction of Paula Latchaw. The Fire Choir sang “Fire and Rain” and “The Telephone Hour,” with solos by McKenna Hawkins, Ali Berezay, Emmie Wellems and Anna Meira. The sixth-grade choir sang “Painless Opera” and “Operatunities,” with ... Full Story

Flooding closes Larimer Justice Center

Flooding from leaking pipes closed the Larimer County Justice Center, 201 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins, on Wednesday. According to Michael Kirk, Larimer County facilities director, a pipe froze and broke a fitting, causing the system to activate and release water on the first floor Wednesday morning. A service vendor is onsite and cleanup is under way. Officials are targeting a Thursday reopening of the building.

Turner Middle School Students of the Month –

Turner Middle School Students of the Month – October 2009

6 Grade: Macy Funk Macy consistently performs will in class. She is always prepared and ready to put forth 100% effort.  Macy is a positive role model to others, showing that hard work really does pay off. 7 Grade:  McKenna Hawkins McKenna put an incredible amount of effort into everything she does; she is a conscientious and thoughtful student. 8 Grade:  Sarah Brickey Sarah goes above and beyond classwork expectations.  She is an independent student, who takes pride in her work and is ... Full Story

Fire Beat: Nov. 23-29

Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident Activity for Nov. 23-29 Tuesday, Nov. 24 BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 252. This was a three-car accident with no injuries reported. Thursday, Nov. 26 BFPD responded to a four-vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 251. There were no reported injuries and only minor damage to the vehicles. Friday, Nov. 27 BFPD responded to a fire alarm at a residence on Colorado Avenue. This was a false ... Full Story