Archive for May, 2010
High School Forensics Coach responds
Dear Editor: Thank you for running a story on the Berthoud Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team Qualifying for the National Tournament in Kansas City, MO. The hard work and talent that (recently graduated seniors) Ann Smith and Nicolas Alexander have demonstrated over the last two years have earned them national recognition, and your support for their success is greatly appreciated. There are many reasons why I became a teacher and a forensics coach: I think high school is a particularly ... Full Story
RV fire endangers house in Blue Mountain
Shortly after 5 p.m. on May 31, Berthoud fire responded to 4529 West County Road 4 where they found a motor home with the front engulfed in flames. The motor home was parked in the vicinity of the log home but the crew from Station #2 managed to keep the fire contained. However, It was not until another unit arrived from Station #1 to assist that fire fighters were able to extinguish the flames. There were apparently no injuries as the Thompson Valley Emergency Medical Service Para-medics ... Full Story
McClanahan, Spicer to marry
BERTHOUD, Colo. — Patrick and Tammy McClanahan, Berthoud, Colo., announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Candice McClanahan, to Richard Spicer, both are of Westminster, Colo. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Robert and Melba McClanahan, Bailey, Colo., and Clara Flock, Winfield, and the late Ronald Flock. Parents of the prospective groom are Richard and Laura Spicer, Syracuse, N.Y. His grandparents are Elizabeth Spicer and George and Marian Tremblay, all of ... Full Story
Take the bus from Berthoud to Fort Collins, Denver and
Beginning June 7 the new FLEX bus service will link Berthoud with Fort Collins, Loveland and the Longmont Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) bus connections to downtown Denver and Boulder. During weekday peak commuting hours in the morning and evening, an express route will serve primary stops between Fort Collins and Longmont, including a stop in Berthoud. The first southbound bus is scheduled to stop in Berthoud at Third Street and Mountain Avenue at 5:42 a.m. Three more buses, at ... Full Story
Obituary: Don L Ganter, Sr.
Don L. Ganter, Sr. July 28, 1923 – May 25, 2010 Don L. Ganter, Sr. of Berthoud, passed away May 25, 2010 at Longmont United Hospital. He was 86. Don was born on July 28, 1923 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Alice (Verdow) Ganter. Don served in the US Army during WWII from 1942 to 1945 with the 728 Bombardment Squadron of the 482 Bombardment Group. On June 26, 1943 he married Jo Huber in Fort Collins, Colorado. They moved to Colorado in 1969. Don worked in retail sales his entire ... Full Story
Car, Truck, Tractor Show
2nd Annual Wind Swept Acres  Car, Truck Tractor Show Saturday, June 12 2 pm-6 pm 1228 N. County Road 23, Berthoud Free Spectators Admission 1st 100 Participant entries will receive a free T-Shirt Food Provided – Water & Soda Available - Donations Happily Accepted- This show is powered by Volunteers and Donations All Proceeds to Benefit Berthoud Habitat for Humanity Sponsor this event with a 2’ x 6’ banner for $70 Donate a silent auction item or door prize Contact: Anne at ... Full Story
Berthoud Habitat 5K and more on Berthoud Day
The annual Berthoud Habitat for Humanity 5k race is scheduled for June 5, Berthoud Day. You may go online at www.berthoudhabitat.org to register for the run. If you would like to volunteer to help with the race please contact Anne 970-532-4741 or anner@bethoudhabitat.org
Berthoud High School Graduation 2010
There was a chill in the air and the wind was blowing a bit, but the Berthoud High School graduation ceremony was blessed with a bright sunny day, matched the attitude of the graduates and their families. The graduates make their walk from the school building to the stadium. New this year was the addition of teachers in the procession. Principal Chris Garcia inaugurated having the students receive their diploma from a teacher of their choice. “I wanted to make it more personal,” he said. ... Full Story