‘Local News’ Archives
Firefighters Keller, Bailey dedicated to public
October Volunteers of the MonthBy Laurie HindmanBerthoud RecorderMost volunteers are reluctant to talk about their accomplishments however well deserved. People who give their time to others usually do so because they care about the cause and rarely want to talk about themselves. (more...)
Town Board: Vote yes on Aims
By Sandy BarnesBerthoud RecorderThe Board of Trustees passed a resolution encouraging citizens to vote “yes” for inclusion in the Aims Community College tax district at the Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting. If the measure passes in the mail-in election, residents will pay a 6.299 mill levy, which will equate to approximately $100 a year for a $200,000 home. Town citizens are receiving the ballots in the mail, which need to be returned to Larimer County officials conducting the election by ... Full Story
Mead annexation puts damper on BFPD budget
By Jamie FolsomBerthoud RecorderThe Berthoud Fire Protection District Board took its first look at the 2010 budget proposal Tuesday. Topmost of concerns is the Mead town annexation of a significant tract of mostly vacant land just south and east of the Berthoud town line. (more...)
Meet and greet set for Town Admin finalists
The Town of Berthoud will host a “Meet and Greet” event for the five finalists for the Town Administrator position on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Berthoud Community Center, 248 Welch Ave. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (more...)
Stockley, Ball declare for state seats
By Jamie FolsomBerthoud RecorderThis week two area residents declared their candidacies for seats in the Colorado General Assembly. Berthoud area resident and Thompson Board of Education member Karen Stockley has formally announced her bid for House District 49, which encompasses the county communities surrounding Loveland/Fort Collins. If she receives the Democratic Party nomination in March, she will face current Rep. B.J. Nikkel in the November 2010 elections. Stockley, a former Berthoud ... Full Story
Beautiful Setting for Nichols-Kelly Wedding
Amber Nichols and Bruce Kelly were wed Friday, Sept. 25 at the Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, which is located at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. (more...)
Stockley Makes Bid for Dist. 49
Berthoud‐area resident and Thompson R2J School Board member Karen Stockley filed paperwork Thursday seeking to represent Colorado House District 49. She is hoping to unseat current State Rep. B.J. Nikkel of the Carter Lake area.Stockley said in her press release she wants to focus on creating jobs in the region by careful land use and “renewing public education… build thriving communities we’ll be proud to call home.” (more...)
Berthoud Police Dept. Helps Out Pet Owners
By Gary Wamsley Berthoud Recorder In an effort to provide better customer service to the community, the Berthoud Police Department has acquired a new dog kennel. The new kennel consists of two 5’x10’ runs which will allow dogs to be kept overnight. Until now, the department could only hold an animal until 5 p.m. and then had to turn it over to the Larimer Humane Society. Most pet owners work, so it may be later before they even realize their animal is gone and when they check with the ... Full Story
