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Commissioners Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month

Commissioners Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month in April

By: Larimer County Commissioner Tom Donnelly The Board of County Commissioners will proclaim April, 2015 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Larimer County. This is an opportunity to draw attention to our commitment to preventing and responding appropriately to child abuse and neglect. We have a responsibility as individuals, families, neighbors, community members and citizens of Larimer County to help create healthy, safe and nurturing experiences for children so they can grow up as confident ... Full Story

Obituary: Mary Ann Alverson

Obituary: Mary Ann Alverson

Mary Ann Parrish Alverson, 72, of Loveland, passed away February 28, 2015 at Columbine Centre Avenue Health in Fort Collins. She was born August 29, 1942 in Carey, Texas to Arthur Leo Parrish and Tressie Lavena (Williams) Parrish. She married the love of her life Ronald Lee Alverson on April 15, 1961 in Boulder, Colorado and they enjoyed 48 years together. She was very dedicated to her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She worked in the family businesses, the Boulder Color Center in ... Full Story

Xylitol Toxicity

Xylitol Toxicity

        Dana Dietrich, DVM Emergency Veterinarian You get home from work to find your dog acting unusual. He is weak, wobbly, and uncoordinated. He almost appears as if he is "drunk". You check the house and find that he has ingested part of a pack of sugarless gum. You think to yourself, "gum is not toxic to dogs is it?" You call the Pet Poison Helpline at 1-855-764-7661 and pay just $49 for a consultation with a veterinary Toxicologist. The Toxicologist informs you the ... Full Story

Loveland Sales Tax on Food

Loveland Sales Tax on Food

  Should Loveland eliminate its sales tax on food? I say no for three reasons; Elimination would cost the city $6.2 million per year. Elimination would remove the city's most stable revenue source; the only one that will be there for us in good times and bad. Its negative effects can be mitigated. First, how I rate a tax: Is it progressive or regressive, stable or volatile, painful or barely noticeable? Four examples: Income tax:   Progressive and barely noticeable, but volatile. In ... Full Story

Berthoud Fire Calls: February 2015

Berthoud Fire Calls: February 2015

    Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident reports for February 2015 Sunday, February 1 BFPD responded to a single vehicle car fire on Interstate 25 at mile marker 249. The fire crew extinguished a small fire in the engine compartment. Monday, February 2 BFPD responded to Fourth Street for a patient who had fallen and needed assistance getting back to bed. BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Fourth Street. The patient was transported. BFPD responded to a reported fire ... Full Story

Berthoud Police Blotter: February/March 2015

Berthoud Police Blotter: February/March 2015

Provided By James Anderson Patrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad Sunday, February 1 Warrant Arrest: CR-8 & S Hwy 287, Longmont Police transported a 28 year old man who was arrested on a Larimer County warrant to Berthoud. Deputies took custody and transported the man to Jail. Family Problems: 1000 block of Navajo Place, a woman called twice throughout the evening because her soon to be ex husband was intoxicated and being confrontational with her about her. 5 contacts, 1 warning, 4 ... Full Story