Archive for October, 2018
Waiting For Hitler
By Mel Gurtov If there is one thing I have learned as a political analyst, it is that there is no such thing as "never again." Use of weapons of mass destruction against civilians as well as soldiers? Widespread hostility toward immigrants? Ethnic cleansing and genocide? Putting autocrats in power by popular vote? A US president who is antidemocratic, criminal, and uncaring about human rights? And now, how about a new Hitler in the heart of Europe? Seems inconceivable, but a ... Full Story
Obituary: Bernice M. Longley
Bernice M. Longley August 12, 1921 ~ October 1, 2018 Bernice Marie Huppe Longley was born on her mother's birthday, Aug. 12, 1921, to Wm. F. Huppe and Mary Beth Lehmann Huppe, at their home 5 miles SW of Berthoud, Colorado. She graduated in 1939 from Berthoud High School as valedictorian, with the highest grade point average on record for Berthoud High. She attended the University of Colorado, where she won the Beta Alpha Psi award for the highest grade in the School of Accounting. ... Full Story
Obituary: Max M. Marr
Max M. Marr, 85 of Loveland, formerly of Berthoud, passed away on October 5, 2018. He was born at home in Norfolk, Nebraska on July 21, 1933 to Clinton J. and Gertie Marr. He had a older brother C. J., and spent a lot of time with him, especially working horses, and showing them. His family moved to Hastings, Nebraska when Max was in elementary school. Max graduated from Hastings High School in 1951 and played football and baseball throughout those years. He completed two years at ... Full Story
Obituary: Garran “Gary” David Ryan
Garran “Gary” David Ryan, 57, of Berthoud, Colorado, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 9. Gary was born on August 3, 1961 in Minot, North Dakota to David and Josephine Ryan. Gary was a skilled mechanic and worked as the owner and operator of Toys Auto in Berthoud. Gary had a love for cars, fishing, friends and family. He had an infectious laugh and always had a smile. Gary was good, kind and had a heart of gold. He would always go out of his way to help anyone ... Full Story
Obituary: Harlen John Schultz
It is with overwhelming sadness that the family of Harlen John Schultz announces his passing on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Harlen was born on May 18, 1930 on a family farm in Gilmanton, Wisc. He was the son of Theodore W Schultz and Minnie (Heike) Schultz, who preceded him in death. During and after graduating Gilmanton High School in Wisconsin in 1948 as a state track athlete and basketball record holder, Harlen, a true entrepreneur by nature, ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: September 2018
Update October 4, 2018 Incident Activity September 3-9 Monday, Sept. 3 BFPD responded to the 6000 block of Kiva Ridge Road for a male with difficulty breathing. The crew assisted with packaging the patient for transport. BFPD responded to the 800 block of Humboldt Peak Lane for a female having a seizure. TVEMS assumed patient care and the crew assisted with loading of the patient for transport. Berthoud Fire was dispatched to the Berthoud Living Center for a medical. BFPD ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: September 2018
Update October 4, 2018 Provided by Larimer County Sheriff’s Department Berthoud Squad Saturday, September 1 Assist to CSP / Motor Vehicle Crash / DUI: CR 23 and CR 6, deputies were requested by State Patrol to respond to a rollover motor vehicle crash. As deputies were walking toward the rolled vehicle, two males could be seen running from the area. Deputies were able to locate the males in a field and detained them. It was later learned there were four males in the ... Full Story
