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Archive for August, 2015

Obituary: Steven Edward Coseo

Obituary: Steven Edward Coseo

Steven Edward Coseo 57, of Berthoud formerly of Loveland, passed away at University Hospital in Aurora, Colorado on August 26, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He never gave up the fight.Steve was born in Loveland on January 19, 1958 to Donald and Edna (Geist) Coseo. Steve was the oldest of three children. Steve lived most of his life in the Loveland area, moving away a couple times but always coming back home.Steve married Gladys (Bethel) Coseo on June 11, 1977 in Loveland at St. John's Catholic ... Full Story

Obituary: Michael Sneyder Woodiel

Obituary: Michael Sneyder Woodiel

Michael Sneyder Woodiel, 19, of Berthoud, died August 21, 2015. Michael was born in Bogota, Colombia on July 22, 1996. Berthoud became home for Michael, along with his sister Jenny Paola, September 27 2006, by adoption to Bart and Kathy Woodiel. Michael’s family also includes his brother Justin Michael Woodiel and his wife Andrea, sister Stephany Lynn McClure and her husband Matt and two nieces Neveah and Temperance McClure.Michael graduated from Berthoud High School in 2015. Special ... Full Story

Obituary: Carolyn Marie Boettcher-Schultz

Obituary: Carolyn Marie Boettcher-Schultz

Carolyn Marie Boettcher-Schultz, 88, died peacefully at her home in Berthoud, Colorado on August 6 surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn Johnson was born on September 9, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended one year of college as an art major before marrying Herbert Boettcher in 1946, divorcing after 12 years, raising her sons Jim and Ken as a single mother then moving to Loveland, Colorado in 1978. When hired as a waitress at The Hobnob Restaurant, she became a devoted member of the ... Full Story

Standing Up for Rural Postal Delivery


By Marie Powell, mariep@cfra.org,Center for Rural AffairsPost offices are crucial anywhere, but especially crucial in rural areas that depend on the postal service to stay connected through news delivery, services crucial to businesses, and, in some communities, a link to prescription drugs and other services.The mail service is a national treasure that has been in operation for 240 years. Every day, the Postal Service provides affordable, universal mail service to all—without using taxpayer ... Full Story

Thompson schools don’t need “Reformers”

Thompson schools don’t need “Reformers”

Has the Thompson School District "Reformers" flier, which states it is "Paid for by Americans for Prosperity," appeared on your doorstep ?We should be concerned about how "Reformers" in Thompson are continuing to put "politics first" in our school district. Their flier contains a lot of misinformation.Before the "Reformers" were elected to the board, we already had many choices that met the needs of a diverse student population. They include K-12 programs LISA, IB, STEM and GT, and AP in 10-12. ... Full Story

Concert in Berthoud

Concert in Berthoud

Reckless Abandon to Play Inaugural Pioneer Courtyard Concert Berthoud’s hidden treasure, the Pioneer Courtyard at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum, will be rocking and rolling on the evening of Wednesday, August 12, when the Berthoud Historical Society hosts its first Pioneer Courtyard Concert. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The three-piece acoustic band, Reckless Abandon, will take the Sunnyside Stage at 7:00 p.m. and perform a selection of iconic ‘60s and ‘70s anthems from “your ... Full Story

Keeping Your Pet Safe in the Summer Heat

Keeping Your Pet Safe in the Summer Heat

By Tiffany Hughes, DVMEmergency and Critical Care InternSummer is a great time to get outdoors with our four-legged friends, but caution must be taken to make sure they stay safe. Any dog can be at risk for heat stroke even outside of a hot car. Older dogs, overweight dogs, and short-snouted breeds like bulldogs, pugs, and boxers are at increased risk.Dogs do not sweat except from their paw pads. Their most effective way of cooling themselves is by panting. Some older dogs have paralysis of ... Full Story

Obituary: Kevin Hastings

Obituary: Kevin Hastings

Kevin Hastings, of Berthoud, went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2015 at the age of 54.Kevin was born October 26, 1960 to Lyle and Janice Hastings. He attended Berthoud High School where he graduated in 1979. Kevin is survived by his wife Kari (of 34 years), daughter Tiffany, son Christopher of Berthoud; his parents Lyle and Janice of Longmont, brother Joe (his wife Christy) of San Diego, Calif.; sister Sonya of Berthoud; brother-in-law Randy (wife Barbara) of Johnstown; brother-in-law ... Full Story

Obituary: William “Bill” Wegener

Obituary: William “Bill” Wegener

Chief William Henry "Bill" Wegener of Berthoud was born on November 8, 1938 and went to eternal peace on August 4, 2015 after a short battle with cancer.He was born in Harvey, Illinois, to Thelma Lillian (Brown) and William August Wegener.After high school, Bill joined the United States Air Force in 1956, achieving the rank of Airman 2nd Class as a Weapons Specialist. After being Honorably Discharged in 1963, he moved on to a career in Law Enforcement. Bill's career led to numerous positions ... Full Story

Berthoud Police Blotter: July 2015

Berthoud Police Blotter: July 2015

Provided ByJames AndersonPatrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad Wednesday, July 1Assist to Child Protection Services (CPS): 300 block of Colorado Avenue assisted CPS in an investigation of child abuse.Vehicle Accident/Hit and Run: 500 block of E CR 8, caller reported a white Ford car that goes off the road and hits a mailbox and causes damage to the car and then leaves the scene.Assisted Park County Sheriff: 900 Block of 2nd and 3rd Street, Park County Sheriff requests a welfare check on a 32-year-old ... Full Story

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