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Archive for November, 2016

Social Security’s Gift to Children is Security

Social Security’s Gift to Children is Security

By Josh Weller Social Security Public Affairs Specialist This is the season of caring. No matter your religion or belief, December is also considered a time to focus on the children we love. Whether we’re wrapping Santa’s gifts, buying Hanukkah treats, decorating the house in celebration of Kwanzaa, or volunteering for a toy drive, children add joy to the holiday season. And we at Social Security definitely know a thing or two about helping children. Often overlooked in the ... Full Story

Audubon December 2016 Meeting

Audubon December 2016 Meeting

    December 5, 7 p.m., Berthoud Community Center. "Birding Costa Rica"

Obituary: Richard E. Schleiger 

Obituary: Richard E. Schleiger 

  July 2, 1936 ~ November 21, 2016 Richard Eugene Schleiger, 80 of Loveland, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Richard was born July 2, 1936 in Berthoud, CO to George and Maggie Schleiger. Richard graduated from Berthoud High School and worked his entire career in the Loveland area. Richard married Brenda Hirsch-Milon in February of 1991, they spent 30 wonderful years together sharing their love of camping, fishing and just being ... Full Story

Obituary: James “jimmy” Robert Randall,

Obituary: James “jimmy” Robert Randall, Jr.

James “Jimmy” Robert Randall Jr, born February 7, 1983, left this life in a vehicle accident on November 19, 2016. James was baptized and confirmed in the Missouri Synod Lutheran faith. He attended grade school and high school in Berthoud, and afterwards, obtained his journeymen’s electrical license. James spent time in Iraq, loved his Harley and worked to support his love of hunting. James is survived by his father James Randall of Mead; mother Jeanette Randall of Berthoud, brother ... Full Story

Obituary: Gary Kim Parrish

Obituary: Gary Kim Parrish

    Gary Kim Parrish "Cowboy Grandpa" was the son of the late Juanema Jean Key Parrish and Ewell Vaughn Parrish. This tough but gentle cowboy was born June 1, 1951 in Boulder, Colorado. and died on the ranch in his home November 12, 2016. Gary left Berthoud High School to join the Marine Corps and served in combat in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970 and was honorably discharged. Gary served as a beloved pastor in Crete, Nebraska at the Crete Christian fellowship from 1978 to 1985. ... Full Story

Obituary: DeWayne Purman

Obituary: DeWayne Purman

DeWayne Purman graced the lives of his family, his friends, and acquaintances – made us smile, made us laugh, and sometimes made us roll our eyes – but left us far too soon. We miss him now, and will miss him forever…   DeWayne Michael Purman was born on August 20, 1966 in Alhambra, Illinois. DeWayne passed from natural causes on November 12, 2016 in Larimer County.   He was raised in Loveland, Colorado where he graduated from Loveland High School in 1984. He ... Full Story

Obituary: Joshua J Francis

Obituary: Joshua J Francis

November 27, 2000 - November 03, 2016 Joshua J Francis passed away by taking his own life at Berthoud High School on November 3, 2016. Joshua is survived by his loving parents, JJ Francis, Robin Francis, and Rhea Denney; his siblings Melissa Cunningham, Scott Cunningham (brother-in-law), Caleb Francis, Molly Vermeulen, and Mitchell Vermeulen. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation at www.youcaring.com/robinfrancisjjfrancis-685010 - and any funds the Francis family does not need to ... Full Story

UPDATE – Unattended Death at Berthoud High School

UPDATE – Unattended Death at Berthoud High School

On November 4, 2016, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office released a statement identifying the deceased male as 15-year-old Joshua J Francis of Berthoud. The coroner’s office determined cause of death was a gunshot wound of the head and the manner of death was suicide. LCSO investigators continue to conduct interviews and collect historical data involving this case in hopes of possibly identifying a motive for this tragic event. Investigators have not found any evidence to ... Full Story

Unattended Death at Berthoud High School

Unattended Death at Berthoud High School

Early this morning, Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a missing person in Berthoud.  Deputies learned a teenage male had left his home and his parents were concerned for his safety.  They reported he may have gone to Berthoud High School. Deputies responded to Berthoud High School and found an open door.  The body of a deceased teenage male was found inside the school.  The Larimer County Coroner's Office is responding and will release ... Full Story

November Star Night at the LTO

November Star Night at the LTO

Friday, November 18, 2016 7:00 – 11:00 PM Public Star Night at the Little Thompson Observatory, 850 Spartan Ave at Berthoud High School (park east of the high school; directions are posted on the website, www.starkids.org). The guest speaker is Scott Kindt, who has been a science teacher at Berthoud High School since 1995, where he is able to use astrophotography as a way to get students interested in Astronomy. Scott Kindt has been taking astro-photos for the past two decades. As a boy, ... Full Story

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