Archive for September, 2013
Rain forces closure of trail to Storm Mountain
Subject: Temporary Closure of Powerline Trail (Bobcat Ridge area) Date: 9/27/2013 NEW INFORMATION FOR AFFECTED RESIDENTS ONLY as of 09/27/2013 Rain has forced the temporary closure of the access route known as Powerline Trail, between Bobcat Ridge Open Space and Storm Mountain area neighborhoods isolated due to flooding. Wet conditions are quickly degrading the trail in conjunction with the increased traffic of residents affected by the recent ... Full Story
FEMA: Summary of announcements
Steps to Applying for FEMA Assistance DENVER – Colorado residents in designated counties recovering from the damage caused by recent severe storms, flooding, landslides, or mudslides can now register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Colorado Office of Emergency Management. The major federal disaster declaration, signed by President Obama Sept. 14, offers Individual Assistance in the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Clear ... Full Story
Obituary: Donald G. Soeby
Donald G. Soeby 9/1/1931 – 9/9/2013 Donald George Soeby; died September 9, 2013. Donald was a former Army man who served in the Korean War. He also worked for Mountain Bell as a technician until retiring. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as competition archery. He enjoyed reading and traveling with his good friend Myrna Gardner. He is survived by his children Curtis Soeby and Dawn Brock. Many thanks are to be passed on to the staff at Viegut Funeral Home and Sterling ... Full Story
Sheriff’s final flood update
LATEST INFORMATION This will be the last daily flood update as operations enter the recovery phase; however, we will continue to publish information as needed. The National Guard completed their assignments in Larimer County as of today. The checkpoints they have been staffing were turned over to the Sheriff's office. Checkpoints will be staffed by deputies and/or there will be active patrols in the area. The Sheriff's office extends their thanks and gratitude to the National Guard for ... Full Story
Additional Storm Mountain Access
September 26, 2013 The Larimer County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the City of Fort Collins is providing residents of Storm Mountain access to Power Line Trail via the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. This area will only be accessible with specialized vehicles designed to handle the extremely rough terrain or by horseback or hiking in. Storm Mountain residents may obtain credentials for this access at the Larimer County Sheriff's Office at 2501 Midpoint Drive in Fort Collins Monday ... Full Story
Obituary: Phillip Hart, Jr.
Phillip Hart, Jr. January 9, 1918 ~ September 23, 2013 Phillip Hart, Jr. died September 23, 2013 at the age of 95. Phillip was born January 9, 1918 in Berthoud, Colorado to Phillip and Katrina (Burback) Hart. He was baptized and confirmed in the German Congregational Church of Berthoud. Phillip grew up on a farm and worked for an implement dealer before being drafted into the Army in 1942. He was in the first amphibious Engineering Commando that was formed. His unit invaded North Africa on ... Full Story
Larimer County Flood 2013 website update
The Larimer County Flood 2013 website (http://larimer.org/flooding2013/) has been updated with the following information: ******* Estes Park Disaster Assistance Center The Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) in Estes Park is now open at the Conference Center at Rocky Mountain Park Inn, 101 S. Saint Vrain Ave. The DAC hours: - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24 - Friday, Sept. 27 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 See the Disaster Assistance Centers/Distribution Center section of the ... Full Story
Marchman for Board of Education
Dear Editor: Elections for the Thompson School District Board of Education are fast approaching. Janice Marchman is a current Board of Education member who is running for re-election. I am a teacher in Thompson School District and I have had many volunteers in my classroom over the years but never a school board member. Janice has volunteered her time at our school for the past few years. She mentored one of my students so I had the pleasure of witnessing first hand, on a regular ... Full Story
Flood Update for September 23
LARIMER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Justin E. Smith, Sheriff One Agency One Mission Public Safety Contact: Larimer County Sheriff's Office John Schulz Public Information Officer Public Information Office - 970-980-2501 Subject: Larimer County Flooding Information Update Date: 9/23/2013 The first confirmed fatality of the flood was found on Saturday, ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: September 2013
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident activity for September, 2013 Sunday, September 1 BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on South Iowa Ave. The patient was transported. BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Weld County Road 1. The patient was found on a dock of Newell Lake complaining of leg pain due to a water skiing accident. The patient was transported. Monday, September 2 BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries on Interstate 25. A truck was ... Full Story
