‘Area News’ Archives
Berthoud Fire to host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
September 11, 2011, 9 a.m to 2 p.m. The Berthoud Fire Protection District will host a special memorial ceremony, open house, and picnic to honor the lives of those who fell on September 11, 2001. At no cost to those who attend, the fire department will conduct a memorial ceremony from 9 a.m.-10 a.m.; an “open house” of the fire department from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. and a community cookout from 12 p.m. -2 p.m. During the open house, the community can take part in the “Touch a ... Full Story
Senior Citizen Tax Work-Off
The Thompson School District is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program. Eligibility requirements for the program are: Applicants must be 62 years of age or older. Applicants must own and live in the home for which they are applying. Applicants must live within the Thompson School District’s boundary area. Only one person from each household may apply. Forty participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served ... Full Story
“9/11: Rising Above”
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir with special guest Tom Brokaw SALT LAKE CITY — The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will present a special 9/11 memorial performance of Music & the Spoken Word on Sunday, September 11th. Celebrated news anchor Tom Brokaw will join the Choir as a guest narrator. The program will highlight how Americans have risen above the loss and grief of 9/11/2001. The program will present, in music and word, how that tragedy—and other ... Full Story
Media choice: Economics or Bachmann’s outfit?
The election game is back as the media turns away from political economics and towards the banality of politicians. "]And so it came to pass, as predicted, projected, and warned about, that the economy is about to tank again. No less an authority than Nouriel Roubini, once dismissed as "Dr Doom" for his predictions - entirely accurate - of the 2008 financial crisis, is shaking his head and pointing his finger again. In intellectual circles, there is more and more talk ... Full Story
Softball: Erie Rolls Past Berthoud
Daily Camera Softball: Erie Rolls Past Berthoud The Tigers walloped the visiting Berthoud Spartans on Thursday and did so in impressive fashion, 13-2. They collected 13 runs on 12 hits in only four innings at the plate to mercy-rule the Spartans. READ MORE
Mark Twain in Berthoud for Free
Most of the time the Berthoud Community Library’s FREE Monday evening movie night shows movies. No surprise. But Monday, July 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dave Ehlert, who impersonates Mark Twain in Branson, Missouri, comes to town with his one-man show depicting the beloved author and raconteur. The program is well suited for families. 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud, 970-532-4372. Dave Ehlert as “Mark Twain” Dave Ehlert began performing in 1967 as Elvis in what has become ... Full Story
Obituary: Wilberta Smith Allen
Wilberta Smith Allen September 25, 1919 – July 16, 2011 Wilberta Smith Allen passed away to be with the Lord on July 16, 2011. She was 91. She was born on September 25, 1919 in Berthoud to Wilbur and Margaret (Smith) Allen and raised in Berthoud where the Bed and Breakfast now sits. She attended all Berthoud schools and graduated from Berthoud High School. Wilberta enjoyed school and was involved in many extracurricular activities, including basketball ... Full Story
Free music from your Berthoud Library
Freegal Freegal (rhymes with "legal") offers free music downloads to Berthoud Community Library card-holders. Choose from hundreds of thousands of songs in the Sony Music catalog. To sign up for and use Freegal via the Berthoud Community Library, you need have a Berthoud Library card. Please register to use Freegal at the library or call (970) 532-2757. Once you have registered, you may Sign in to Freegal site with your email address and ... Full Story
Gov. Hickenlooper orders flags lowered Friday
in honor of Col. Leo Boston DENVER — Thursday, July 14, 2011 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Friday, July 15, in honor of Col. Leo S. Boston. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset. Col. Boston was the pilot of an A1 Skyraider aircraft that was on a search-and-rescue mission in North Vietnam on April 29, 1966, when it was reported missing. Col. Boston’s status remained as missing until ... Full Story
