‘Area News’ Archives
Crystal Fire: April 12 afternoon update
Greetings folks. Not a great deal to relate but some things of interest. First of all, people near the fire may continue to see smoke for sometime as the mop up process continues. That may be especially true today since we may undertake a burn out operation to secure some parts of the fire line - that is, taking away burnable fuel in a controlled manner which might otherwise might give us a problem. Given the condition of the fire and the progress made, that is very unlikely but we need to get ... Full Story
Spartan Sports Scoreboard 4/11 – 4/16
Spartan Spring Sports Monday 4/11/11 Girls Golf Centaurus League Meet @ Indian Peaks Golf Course (Lafayette) Team Results: 1. Broomfield: 370 2. Estes Park: 373 3. Thompson Valley: 395 4. Mountain View: 404 5. Centaurus: 430 6. Berthoud: 478 Individual Results: Hannah Haggis: 104 Amber Newby: 114 Kaitlyn Baker: 128 Katie Asa: 132 Tuesday 4/12/11 Girls Tennis Teams: Berthoud: 1 Windsor: 6 Individuals: Singles: Jemal Yaryyeva (WHS) def. Jessica Mulder (BHS) 6-3, 6-2 Kara Godebu ... Full Story
The Wizard comes to Berthoud
Berthoud High School Play Premiers Thursday Night By Thomas N. The Berthoud High School drama department will premiere a production of The Wonderful Wizard of OZ on Thursday April 14. The play is an adaptation the book by L. Frank Baum and looks to be a good time with many experienced actors. Casting for the play began in late February and the actors began practicing scenes in March. The cast has been rehearsing three times a week and will hold their dress rehearsal this ... Full Story
Crystal fire contained
Crystal Fire 100% Contained April 11, 2011 The Crystal Fire is now 100% contained and is considered at full suppression with perimeter control. This applies to both the main area of the fire as well as the area in Redstone Canyon. Units continued to mop up today while others patrolled the fire and continued work on the fire line. Crews will continue mop up operations tomorrow, continuing suppression repair and reinforcement of control lines. Residents are cautioned that they may ... Full Story
Colorado Eagles-the week ahead
The Week Ahead Friday, April 15 (Game 1) & Saturday, April 16 (Game 2); Eagles, Mavericks Open Semifinals at the BEC The Eagles will look to continue their push through the Ray Miron Presidents' Cup playoffs as they open the Turner Conference Semifinals against the Missouri Mavericks in a best-of-five series. Games 1 & 2 will be at the Budweiser Events Center this weekend, while Games 3 & 4 (if necessary) will be held in Independence, Mo. next week. If a Game 5 is needed, it ... Full Story
Crystal Fire: April 9 evening update
From Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team The Crystal Fire is now 90 percent contained. Crews completed burnout operations to secure the northern perimeter of the fire. For the latest information visit http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2161/ The following information update has been made for: Crystal Fire by Larimer County Emergency Information Fire size is 2,930 acres, with 75% containment. Fire investigators have revised the total number of homes lost to 13. The cause of the fire is ... Full Story
Help for victims of the Crystal Fire
Crystal Fire If you were impacted by the fire, there are volumes of donations at the Wilder-Nest Retreats 9144 North Glade Road Corner of CR38E and Glade Road (CR25) Donations are being trailered in from the Big Thompson Elementary School to include: Clothing, shoes, bedding, bathing accessories and numerous personal and household needs If you have specific needs please let us know, we have much larger items waiting to know where to take them. An updated list of needs ... Full Story
Crystal Fire April 8
Larimer County Emergency Information Update Not a great deal to report right now folks and that is good news. There are a few things you need to be aware of however. The first item relates to some burning out activities which may put up some smoke tomorrow: Fort Collins, CO –Firefighters are planning a burnout Saturday morning April 9 ahead of potentially changing weather. The burnout will encompass approximately 20-25 acres and is at the north end of the fire; south of Deerpath Road and ... Full Story
Public Asked to Stay Away from Crystal Fire
Public Asked to Stay Away from Crystal Fire Date: April 8, 2011 The Larimer County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public to stay away from the Crystal Fire burn area. With the exception of Buckhorn Road and Stove Prairie Road, many of the roads in that area are private roads and people who do not live in the area will be cited for trespassing. There is a large amount of firefighter movement on the roads in the fire area and there is still a large number of heavy emergency ... Full Story
Spartan Sports Scoreboard 4/4 – 4/9
Spartan Spring Sports Monday 4/4/11 Girls Soccer Berthoud (1-1): 2 {1-6-1} Estes Park (2-0): 2 {0-4-2} Tuesday 4/5/11 Girls Tennis Teams: Berthoud 5 {1-1} Weld Central 2 {0-2} Individuals: Singles: Jessica Mulder (BHS) def. Kelsey Wehus (WCHS) 6-4, 6-2 Kara Godebu (BHS) def. Bri Cochran (WCHS) 6-2, 6-1 Breanna Sykes (BHS) def. Jessica Graybill (WCHS) 3-6, 7-5, 14-12 Doubles: Becca Cochran & Racheyl Lewis (WCHS) def. Lindsey Potts & Emma Roper (BHS) 6-2, 5-7, ... Full Story
