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Archive for April, 2016

Kirby Carpet Cleaning Scam?

Kirby Carpet Cleaning Scam?

  I just want to alert people to a carpet cleaning scam here in the Loveland/Berthoud area. The caller said that they were a new carpet cleaning company getting started in Northern Colorado and wanted mouth to mouth referrals. The offered to clean a room to demonstrate their service. When they arrived, the first gentleman came into the house to see what room was to be cleaned. He went out to the car and he and another man came in with a new Kirby vacuum cleaner in a box. They then ... Full Story

Obituary: Clarence “CR” Svendsen

Obituary: Clarence “CR” Svendsen

Clarence “CR” Svendsen, 90, died April 23, 2016 at his home in Berthoud. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Anna Svendsen, sister-in-law Edna (Svendsen) Papik and brothers Howard, Laverne and Earl Svendsen. He is survived by sons Brian Svendsen of Larkspur, Colorado and Mark Svendsen of Castle Rock; grandchildren Kathryn (Svendsen) Adams, Tasha Svendsen and Nicole Svendsen. Clarence served in the Merchant Marines then went to college, graduating from The University of ... Full Story

Ticer chosen to lead Loveland Police Department

Ticer chosen to lead Loveland Police Department

26-year police veteran brings wide range of experience City of Loveland Press Release LOVELAND, April 25, 2016 – Veteran Colorado and Arizona law enforcement professional Robert Ticer is Loveland’s next police chief. Ticer, who has 26 years of experience in all levels of police work, emerged from a field of six finalists for the job who visited Loveland March 31-April 1. He accepted the offer from City Manager Bill Cahill at the conclusion of a final round of testing and ... Full Story

Obituary: Samuel Edward Sterkel

Obituary: Samuel Edward Sterkel

January 27, 1926 ~ April 18, 2016 Samuel Edward Sterkel 90 of Loveland, Colorado died on April 18, 2016 at Mirasol Green House Homes in Loveland. He was born in his home of 73 years in Berthoud, Colorado to John and Kathryn (Wildt) Sterkel. He married Dorothy Jean Schleuger on September 5, 1948 and were married for 64 years til her death on May 20, 2012. Sam was a very hard worker who loved farming and caring for all his animals. He also worked at Hewlett Packard for a number of years and ... Full Story

Ease into Gardening with a Raised Bed 

Ease into Gardening with a Raised Bed 

By Melinda Myers Raise your garden to new heights for easier access and greater productivity. Raised beds allow you to overcome poor soil by creating the ideal growing mix, plus make gardening time more comfortable thanks to less bending and kneeling. Whether you purchase a kit or build your own, there are a few things to consider when creating a raised bed garden. Locate the garden in a sunny area if possible. Most plants require at least six hours of sun, and vegetables like ... Full Story

Berthoud Methodist Vacation Bible School

Berthoud Methodist Vacation Bible School

  Berthoud United Methodist Church Invites Children to Cave Quest VBS: Following Jesus, the Light of the World!  A summer kids’ event called Cave Quest VBS will be hosted at Berthoud United Methodist Church from June 20th to June 24th. At Cave Quest, kids explore what it means to follow Jesus through dark times. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible ... Full Story

The underbelly of Berthoud politics

The underbelly of Berthoud politics

Berthoud Mayor-elect discusses resignation   BY PETER R. COWDIN Guest Columnist I am writing to thank the citizens of the Berthoud community for the tremendous outpouring of support and gratitude that I received during my campaign to be your next mayor and now, unfortunately, your tremendous concern for my personal well-being. I sincerely apologize formy sudden departure that may have led to the extra expense of a special election. It was certainly not my intention. ... Full Story

Found near Berthoud, a diamond ring

Found near Berthoud, a diamond ring

A diamond ring, perhaps a wedding band, was found on the shore of Loveland Reservoir at the Berthoud Sportsman's Club. Call 703-342-2072 and ask for Brandon to inquire about the ring.

Obituary: Norma Jean Huffaker

Obituary: Norma Jean Huffaker

Norma Jean Swanson Huffaker, age 78, passed away at Pathways Hospice - McKee Medical Center in Loveland, on April 8, 2016. She was born on August 27, 1937 in Longmont, Colorado, to parents Carl M. Swanson and Frances Edmondson Swanson. She graduated from Berthoud High School as Class Valedictorian in 1955. After graduation, she attended Parks Business School in Denver and began what would become a long career in accounting, real estate and business management. On February 16, 1957, she ... Full Story

Green Party candidate for US Senate

Green Party candidate for US Senate

I’m Arn Menconi and I am a candidate for U.S. Senate for the Green Party. I am running, because as a dad of two young children, our generation must take back democracy back. I want to represent the people, not corporations and the top 1%. I will fight to end the military industrial dominance of our government with it's endless greed and killings, end our dependence on fossil fuels by 2050, providing single payer healthcare for all as a right not as a privilege and break up the Big Banks ... Full Story

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