‘Area News’ Archives
HealthGrades study recognizes emergency medicine at
Press Release LOVELAND (Feb. 22, 2012) – A report released this week by HealthGrades named McKee Medical Center and North Colorado Medical Center among the top 5 percent of hospitals in the nation for emergency medicine. The findings are based on an analysis of more than 7 million Medicare patient records from 2008 to 2010. HealthGrades Emergency Medicine in American Hospitals report focused on 12 of the most common and life-threatening medical emergencies among that patient ... Full Story
Larimer County Democrats Caucus Sites
The Larimer County Democrats have announced their 2012 Precinct Caucus sites. Democratic Caucuses will be held on March 6, 2012. Registration will begin at 6:30 pm; Caucus meetings will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. All Democrats are encouraged to participate in their precinct caucus. “Caucus is a great way to meet your neighbors and your local Democratic candidates,” said William Russell, Larimer County Democrats Chairman. “Caucus is the kickoff to the election season. We expect a ... Full Story
Deni LaRue to fill in for Commissioner Donnelly
Berthoud: Wednesday, February 22, 8:30a.m.@ the Light House Cafe @ Grace Place, 250 Mountain Ave., Berthoud. This last minute note from Deni: Commissioner Donnelly needs to attend a county-sponsored economic summit tomorrow morning and won't be able to make it to Berthoud. I volunteered to come and talk about Larimer County 101, our citizens college and other county topics. I know I'm not as entertaining as Commissioner Donnelly, however I hope you can still make it! Deni
Berthoud Library goes to the dogs
The Berthoud Community Library will be hosting its second "Paws to Read" this Monday February 27 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. This program is sponsored by Paws for Responsibility, a Colorado non-profit organization. Screened, trained and registered therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers offer opportunities for children grades 1-5 to improve reading skills. There are still have spots open for readers to sign up! Please call the library at 970-532-2757 and sign up today!
Shelton Announces for HD 49
James Shelton Announces Candidacy for House District 49 BERTHOUD, COLO—Berthoud resident James Shelton announced his candidacy for Colorado House District 49 this week. “The issues facing rural Northern Colorado are not red or blue, and they don’t affect just independents, republicans, or democrats; they impact us all,” said Shelton. “Solutions need to be brainstormed and collaborated. We need to seek out the facts, gain perspective, draft a plan and attack the issue, not the ... Full Story
The anti-Obama cult
Never has a sitting president been so demonized by the other party. The Republican candidates need no platform except to defeat President Obama in the next election. None of them have stated a plan to bring the nation out of the great recession, nor do they need to in order to win their party's nomination. All sorts of absurd and demonstrable false accusation have been thrown at him. This election will be the biggest smear campaign that the world has ever seen. One fueled by millions of dollars ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire calls for February 2012
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident activity for February 2012 Wednesday, February 1 BFPD responded to a possible structure fire in the area of Interstate 25 at mile marker 247. The crew was not able to find any sign of smoke in the area. BFPD responded to a medical call on Wagon Trail Dr. for a patient who was not breathing. The patient was transported emergent. BFPD assisted with a medical call at the Berthoud Living Center. The patient was transported. Friday, February 3 BFPD ... Full Story
Shooting death in Loveland
Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the 1300-block of Cherry Avenue in Loveland, in unincorporated Larimer County, at 9:44 p.m. last night after a female called 911 to report a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 51-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his upper torso. The male was immediately transported to the Medical Center of the Rockies where he was later pronounced dead. Larimer County Sheriff's ... Full Story
Jeremy Roush cooking it up at Amherst
Local celebrity Chef Jeremy Roush has a cooking video in the "Mass Appeal." Jeremy is the former operator of the Berthoud Wayside Inn and is now the Executive Chef at Amherst College. Thanks to Jeremy's father Dave for sending this link to the video from a local TV broadcast. The video window is in the upper left and starts with some delicious looking cookies. A short advertisement follows and our friend Jeremy takes center ... Full Story
Berthoud High School Honor Roll
Berthoud High School First Semester 2011-12 Honor Roll 4.0 And Above Grade 09 Hannah Atkinson, Heidi Budd, Olivia Conde, Adrianna Croft, Macy Funk, Katja Godebu, Sydney Levy, Forrest Middleton, Veronica Mizer, Joanna Pyles, Chase Rayment, Jonathan Schlagel, Madison White, Scott Zigray Grade 10 Kendall Baker, Josephine Baskall, Daniel Beltran Ayala, Daniel Beltran Ayala, Melody Blackis, Katherine Bosnich, Josephine Buckley, Austin Butala, Gabriel Conde, ... Full Story
