‘Area News’ Archives
Obituary: Peter Eric Van Kleek
Peter Eric Van Kleek, 85, of Berthoud, died on March 18, 2014 at Broomfield Skilled Facility in Broomfield. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1929 to John Raymond and Joan (Hill) Van Kleek. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Peter graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York with a degree in Hotel Management. He married Barbara Jane King in June of 1954. Peter worked in Hotel Management early in his career, and later became a Founding Dean of Hotel Education ... Full Story
Northern Lights Gymnastics Meet
By Wendy Kenner Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies Optional team traveled to St. Paul, Minnesota February 28 through March 2, 2014 to compete in the Northern Lights Gymnastics Meet. The Level 7 team placed 4th in the team competition. The Level 8 team placed 3rd in the team competition. There were several top 5 individual placements. In the Level 7, 11 and under Division, Kira Sanchez placed 5th in the All-Around. Katie Parsons placed 2nd on Vault and 4th on Uneven Bars. Madison Blair placed 1st ... Full Story
Obituary: Lenora Strachan
Lenora Strachan, 81, of Berthoud, died on March 3, 2014 at her home in Berthoud. She was born on March 8, 1932 in Erick, Oklahoma to Wit Wiley and Beulah (Wells) Warren. Lenora graduated from high school in Porterville, California She married Richard D. Strachan on December 23, 1954 in Lubbock, Texas. Lenora worked as a homemaker, but also had short careers as a telephone operator and a pharmacy clerk, where she also managed a soda fountain. She has lived in Berthoud since 1970. She had ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: February 2014
Incident Activity for February 2014 Saturday, February 1 BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 250. A single vehicle had slid off the road. There were no injuries reported. BFPD responded to a five-vehicle accident on Interstate 25. One minor injury was reported. BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on Weld County Road 46. BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on Fifth Street. Monday, February 3 BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident ... Full Story
Obituary: Dean G Anderson
Dean G. Anderson, 83, of Berthoud, Colorado, died on February 22, 2014 at home. He was born on June 23, 1930 in Loveland, to Edwin Swan and Helen Josephine (Peterson) Anderson. Dean graduated from Loveland High School in 1948 and attended the University of Colorado in Boulder. He married Betty Jo Janssen on September 15, 1950 in Loveland. Dean worked as a farmer and rancher all of his life. He has lived in the Loveland/Berthoud area all of his life. Dean was a lifelong member of Trinity ... Full Story
Falafel King recalls Hatch Green Chile
Falafel King recalls Hatch Green Chile Hummus and Hatch Green Chile Wraps because of possible Listeria contamination Company name: Falafel King of Boulder, Colo. Product names: · Hatch Green Chile Hummus in 10-ounce containers with “sell by” dates 02/14/2014 through 03/16/2014 · 8.5-ounce Hatch Green Chile Wraps Reason for recall: Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in the green chili from the supplier Bueno Foods of ... Full Story
Partisan politics in our schools
School boards become next front in partisan battle Education policy draws higher interest as political parties put more resources into races By Alex Burness Reporter-Herald Staff Writer In a public comment at Wednesday night's Thompson School District Board of Education meeting, Windsor's Amie Toerge lit into Bryce Carlson, the board's vice president, accusing him of helping usher partisan politics into the district. "I was appalled to learn that (Carlson) is currently serving as a ... Full Story
Fort Collins man sentenced for mortgage fraud
Sysum sentenced to five years in mortgage fraud Greeley, CO – A Fort Collins man convicted in a mortgage fraud scheme was sentenced in Weld County District Court on Wednesday to five years in prison. A jury in December convicted Matthew Sysum (DOB: 08/13/1969) of seven counts of Forgery, a Class 5 felony, and one count of Theft, a Class 3 felony. He was sentenced to five years for the Theft and three years for each Forgery count; the sentences run concurrent for a total of five years. Sysum ... Full Story
Pikes Peak Cup Gymnastics Meet
Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies By Wendy Kenner February 15, 2014 Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies competed in the Pikes Peak Cup Gymnastics Meet on February 8 and 9. The meet was held in Colorado Springs at the Broadmoor Hotel. There were several top five finishes on the Level 7 and Level 8 teams. In the Level 7 Junior A Division, Kira Sanchez finished second on Vault and Floor, third on Uneven Bars, and second in the All-Around Competition. In the Level 7 Junior B Division, Katie ... Full Story
Debris help for Little Thompson flood victims
Berthoud Fire Protection District Receives Flood Relief Grant from Community Foundation of Northern Colorado In response to the devastating September floods that impacted the Berthoud Community along the Little Thompson River, the Berthoud Fire Protection District applied for a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado (CFNC) created three charitable funds to address intermediate and long term flood recovery needs within Larimer ... Full Story
