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Archive for January, 2013

Corn Cobs Are Not For Dogs

Corn Cobs Are Not For Dogs

  Tales from the Pet Clinic with Ann Hohenhaus, DVM, DACVIM A sick young dog Early last week, Steel, a healthy, well cared for young Labrador, was rushed to The AMC in the wee hours of the morning for intractable vomiting.  The poor dog looked miserable with vomit on his face and paws. The emergency doctors determined he was dehydrated and started intravenous fluids along with mediations to help control nausea. They also performed a critical test when they took an abdominal ... Full Story

Girl Scout cookies are here

Girl Scout cookies are here

  The 2013 Cookie Program in Colorado runs from January 27 - March 3, 2013. This year they will be selling the six most popular Girl Scout Cookie varieties, including Do-si-Dos, Samoas, Savannah Smiles, Tagalongs, Thin Mints and Trefoils. Support Girl Scouts Heroes You can still support Girl Scout Cookie time even if cookies aren't your thing. Girl Scouts adopt Hometown Heroes each year during the Cookie Program, such as non-profit organizations, food banks, military and uniformed ... Full Story

Losing my religion for equality

Losing my religion for equality

              Jimmy Carter   Women and girls have been discriminated against for too long in a twisted interpretation of the word of God.   I HAVE been a practicing Christian all my life and a deacon and Bible teacher for many years. My faith is a source of strength and comfort to me, as religious beliefs are to hundreds of millions of people around the world. So my decision to sever my ties with the Southern Baptist Convention, after six decades, ... Full Story

First appearance for kidnapping suspect

First appearance for kidnapping suspect

Suspect In Alleged Johnstown Child Abduction Has First Appearance In Weld County District Court GREELEY, Colo. – Today in Weld County District Court, David Calderon (DOB 3/7/74) made his first court appearance in connection with the alleged abduction of a teenage girl in Johnstown. District Court Judge Thomas Quammen advised Mr. Calderon of his rights and set his bond at $200,000. If Mr. Calderon does not post bond, the District Attorney has until Jan. 29 to decide whether to file formal ... Full Story

Obituary: Brent Andrew Lind

Obituary: Brent Andrew Lind

  Brent Andrew Lind, 54, of Berthoud, died on January 22, 2013 in Berthoud. He was born on May 29, 1958 in Boise, Idaho, to Wyland Herman and Alice Marie (Bradshaw) Lind. He served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints for the Milan, Italy mission for 2 years. Brent graduated from Capital H.S. in Boise, Idaho. He received his Associates Degree from Ricks College and his Bachelors and Masters Degree in Certified Public Accounting from Brigham Young University ... Full Story

Obituary: Mary Wall

Obituary: Mary Wall

Mary Evelyn Wall of Loveland Colorado and longtime resident of Berthoud, passed away in her home on January 19, 2013. Mary was born in Harlan, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin and Ethel Groves. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing. She worked as a public health nurse early in her career and later in nursing homes. Mary enjoyed her Bridge clubs, her P.E.O. sisters and her time volunteering at the Berthoud Public Library. She is survived by her ... Full Story

Deputy graduates from FBI National Academy

Deputy graduates from FBI National Academy

Captain John Manago Graduates from FBI National Academy Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith is pleased to announce that Captain John Manago has graduated from the FBI's National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. The 251st session of the National Academy included participants from 49 states, the District of Columbia, 29 international countries, four military organizations and six federal civilian organizations. FBI Director Robert Mueller was the principal speaker at the graduation ... Full Story

Premier Gymnasticas at the 2013 Pikes Peak Cup

  By Julee Graham Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies participated in the 2013 Pikes Peak Cup at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs on January 18 and 19. Aerials Gymnastics hosted the event. Premier level 10 gymnast, Bailie Holst, was honored with an invitation to compete in the Premier Elite Session on Saturday night. The session included some of the best level 10 and Elite gymnasts from all over the country. Holst’s scores were as impressive as the invitation. Holst placed seventh ... Full Story

Cat Spay, almost free

Cat Spay, almost free

  Cat Owners should “Beat the Heat” Before Spring with Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic’s Spay Promotion FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Jan. 21, 2013 – Warmer weather may still be months away, but Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic wants you to  “beat the heat” by spaying your cat in advance of her heat cycle and preventing unwanted litters from being born this spring. Animal shelters commonly refer to spring time as “kitten season” because that is ... Full Story

League of Women Voters Essay Contest

League of Women Voters Essay Contest

    League Honors Young Voter for February Youth Voter Month LARIMER COUNTY— February is Youth Voter Month and on Feb. 1, 2013, the League of Women Voters of Larimer County launches the annual ideas contest for high school students in Thompson and Poudre school districts. Any high school age student can enter by writing a simple thought or up to 300 words about "Why I Look Forward to Voting." Thoughts are not limited to either local, state or federal issues. For the first time, ... Full Story

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