‘Area News’ Archives
BFPD Responds to Commercial Fire
Berthoud Fire Protection District responded to a commercial fire alarm at 8:51 a.m. at Rocky Mountain Sustainable Enterprises, a business specializing in converting vegetable oil into fuel for vehicles. There were two employees present at the time of the fire; they sustained no injuries. According to Berthoud Fire Investigator Lee Scott, the cause was accidental due to a boiler malfunction on the west inside wall of the structure. There was not a sustainable amount of ... Full Story
Berthoud Artist Creates Lasting Legacy with Street
By Laurie Hindman Berthoud Recorder Renowned public artist Rafe Ropek created the 14 medallions adorning Mountain Avenue’s street corners. Ropek’s artwork can be found throughout the state of Colorado as well as many other areas of the United States including Utah, Texas and Pennsylvania. Some well-known Colorado pieces are the “Sun Fountain” at the Municipal Center in Aurora, the Colorado Symbols fence at the State Capital in Denver and benches and railings for T-REX light rail also in ... Full Story
Berthoud Educators Celebrate Amazing 40 Years of
Lynda Weber and Frank Locker met and fell in love while attending college in Greeley. (more…)
Rimsky-Woods Engagement
Paul and Teresa Rimsky of Berthoud announce the engagement of their son, Brett William Joseph Rimsky, to Bailey Ann Woods. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dan and Janet Tahir, of Parker. She graduated from Chaparral High School in Parker in 2004; and from the University of Wyoming in May 2008, with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She teaches kindergarten at Jefferson Elementary in Greeley. The groom-to-be attended school in Berthoud and graduated from Berthoud High School in ... Full Story
Fire Beat: Feb. 5, 2009
Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 BFPD responded to a reported vehicle fire located on Weld County Road 7 and E. Highway 56. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 BFPD responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 25 at mile marker 250. The fire was extinguished before reaching the passenger compartment. There were no injuries. Interstate 25 was temporarily closed for this incident. The source of ignition is undetermined at this time. BFPD responded to a reported barn fire on Getaway Dr. early Tuesday morning. Upon ... Full Story
Police Beat: Feb. 5, 2009
Sunday, Jan. 18 Another case of hit and run was reported in the 1300 block of N. Fourth St. It appears the suspect vehicle struck the driver’s side rear fender of a 1998 Toyota Camry while backing of the adjacent parking space and left the scene without leaving any identifying information. Monday, Jan.19 A resident of the 800 block of Bruce Ave. reported that someone entered his unlocked vehicle and stole his Cobra radar detector which was in plain sight on the dash. There are no known ... Full Story
Citizen of the Year Peter Bridgman
By Jamie Folsom Berthoud Recorder The Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce has chosen Peter Bridgman as the Citizen of the Year for his creativity and tireless energy in bringing Habitat for Humanity to Berthoud. (more…)
Police Beat: Jan 29, 2009
Police Beat 1-29-09 Sunday, Jan. 11 A naked male was reported in the 100 block of S. Third St. at 4:11 a.m. The individual was first spotted when he tried to enter the home of the Berthoud Chief of Police. (more…)
Fire Beat: Jan. 29, 2009
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident Activity for Jan 19-25 Monday, Jan.19, 2009 BFPD responded to a grass/wildland fire west of U.S. Hwy 287 and north of County Road 6. This was a 10- to 12-acre fire that was quickly contained due to the efforts of Berthoud, Longmont, Hygiene and Mountain View fire departments. One structure received heat damage. The cause of the fire was accidental as a result of routine farming operations. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 BFPD responded to a motor ... Full Story
Nuckols-Gettman Engagement
Larry and Sara Nuckols, along with John and Christina Gettman, all of Berthoud, announce the engagement of their children Ashley Kristine Nuckols and Zachery John Gettman. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Berthoud High School and is currently finishing her bachelor’s degree in Nursing at Denver School of Nursing, and will graduate in September of 2009 The groom-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Berthoud High School. He received his associate’s degree from Aurora Community College in ... Full Story
