Archive for October, 2011
Berthoud softballers lose by 1 run
Twelve hits and six runs were not enough for the Lady Spartans to overcome Strasburg.
Jail Deputies Discover Weapons
Date: October 5, 2011 Larimer County Jail deputies successfully ended a plot by inmates making sharpened metal pieces, commonly known as shanks. Yesterday, while on a routine check in one of the outdoor recreation areas, a Larimer County Jail corporal heard the distinct sound of metal scraping on concrete coming from another recreation area. Upon investigation, deputies discovered several inmates involved in trying to sharpen metal pieces approximately five to six inches in length ... Full Story
Obituary: Thomas Harry Durst
Thomas Harry Durst, 63, of Berthoud died October 4, 2011 at his home. He was born February 27, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Harry and Kathleen Durst. Thomas worked as an overland hauling truck driver for 41 years. In December of 1982, he married Virginia Clara Perrine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Thomas enjoyed western movies, horses, rodeos, NASCAR racing and the Green Bay Packers. His nickname was Rattlesnake. Thomas had been living in Berthoud for the past four and half ... Full Story
Dems accuse Gardner of cozying up to the Kochs
Representative Gardner Gets Support from Company Doing Business with Iran Press release: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Last year Congress passed the Iran Sanctions Act with strong bipartisan support, but a new Bloomberg investigation revealed that one of Representative Cory Gardner (CO-04)’s large supporters, who spent over $300,000 to benefit his campaign, profited from business with Iran despite the country’s known links to financing terrorists. Not only did Gardner’s ... Full Story
Berthoud Media Campaign Invites You to Get to Know a
Submitted by Tom Jones LDS Loveland Stake Media Representative BERTHOUD — There is a national conversation taking place about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members, and starting the first week of October, Mormons in Berthoud will be taking part in that conversation. That’s when the Church will launch a national media campaign in a dozen major cities called “I’m a Mormon.” The campaign includes television spots, billboards, ads on buses and Internet ... Full Story
Deputies Assaulted during Arrest Attempt
Date: October 4, 2011 Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested Frank Ray Runyan Jr., DOB: 010478, of Fort Collins, on several felony counts including two counts of 1st Degree Assault on a Police Officer. Deputies were called to the 8100-block of Taylor Court in Fort Collins at approximately 5:00 p.m. yesterday on the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies attempted to talk with Frank Runyan about the complaint. Mr. Runyan attempted to leave the scene in ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire calls for September
BFPD Incident Activity for September 6 - September 30 September 6 BFPD response was cancelled en route to a motor vehicle accident on I-25 MM 252. BFPD call was cancelled en route to a motor vehicle accident on I-25 MM 250. BFPD responded to a residential fire alarm at 4250 Malibu Drive. The resident was contacted and there was no emergency. September 7 BFPD responded to a Carbon Monoxide alarm at 2041 Burbank Street. No CO was detected and the monitor needed to be replaced. BFPD ... Full Story
Coffee with Cabrera
Thompson School District Superintendent Ron Cabrera will be available to meet with members of the community during an informal session Monday, October 10, from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at The Loveland Coffee Company, 620 E. 29th St, Loveland. Dr. Cabrera will answer questions from staff, parents and other members of the community during the fourth of several informal gatherings at various locations within the district. This is the second of the monthly coffee meetings for this school year. The ... Full Story
Mustangs Stampede Spartans
Berthoud Football Falls To Fort Morgan 19-6 By Dan Karpiel Sports Writer Losing a game is never an enjoyable experience for any team but the defeat the Berthoud High football team suffered at Friday night’s homecoming game was particularly painful. Berthoud not only lost 19-6 to Fort Morgan but also suffered a devastating injury to one of the team’s star players. Senior halfback, team captain and 2010 All Conference selection Chase Fraser suffered a broken arm on Berthoud’s opening ... Full Story
Stomping the Stamp!
No, I'm not talking about postage; I mean food stamps. This program is out of control. It's no longer a stopgap to keep people from starving, it's a lifestyle for many who don't need it in the first place. In fact a rapper calling himself "Mr. EBT" has put out a rap video championing the use of "EBT" card (food stamps) and showing him sliding it through a reader at McDonalds! Last year we took in a woman who was in "crisis" and needed emergency shelter. Abused, homeless, out of work ... Full Story
