‘Area News’ Archives
Lauren Sawinska Wins BBB/Rotary Ethics Scholarship
Lauren Sawinska, a senior at Berthoud High School, is the 2011 recipient of the BBB/Rotary $5,000 Business Ethics Scholarship presented by the Better Business Bureau and Rotary Districts 5440, 5450 and 5470 at the April 21 BBB Torch Awards for Business Ethics. The scholarship is funded by the BBB Foundation. Sawinksa, daughter of James and Anne Sawinska, was chosen from applicants from Northern Colorado and Wyoming who wrote essays based on Rotary’s Four-Way Test: Is it the truth? ... Full Story
Crystal Fire Human-Caused
Investigators from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Forest Service have determined the Crystal Fire was started by the son of a property owner burning debris at 2394 Granite Road, Bellvue, Colorado. Thomas Howie, DOB: 01/03/75, of Fort Collins will be charged with one count of 4th Degree Arson, a class four felony. A warrant for his arrest is expected to be issued within 24 to 48 hours. A $10,000 personal recognizance bond has been recommended. On April 6, Larimer ... Full Story
Loveland Honors two from Berthoud
Each year the joint team of Thompson School District, McKee Medical Center and the City of Loveland host a special event to honor volunteers who make a difference. This year’s event, held Thursday evening at the Loveland Police and Courts Building, honored 39 individuals whose volunteering goes “above and beyond.” Among those selected for this year’s awards were two Berthoud residents, Mark Parsons and Don Keck. Mark Parsons was nominated by Danielle Sullivan, Volunteer Program ... Full Story
The Wizard Opens at BHS
Scenes from the Berthoud High School Production of the "Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Show times at 7:30 on Friday and Saturday plus a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. See more at School News
2011 Ivy Stockwell Jog-A-Thon fund-raiser
A Jogger-Riffic Time By Thomas N. Ivy Stockwell Elementary School will be holding its annual fund-raiser and this year it will be the schools first jog-a-thon, to take place April 18-20. This event will raise funds for the school including activities such as reading programs, subscriptions for learning through technology, and summer science camps. It will also fund special projects sponsored by the Parent Teacher Organization. Students are not collecting pledges door-to-door, so if you know a ... Full Story
Crystal Fire: April 14 update
From Larimer County Emergency Informatin The following information update has been made for: Crystal Fire Well hallelujah and better late than never: we have finally gotten some real moisture and more than just enough to make the dirt roads slightly muddy. In Fort Collins we generally have (as of around 2:30 p.m.) from between 2/3 of an inch to over one inch of water from rain and slushy snow. I will not have stats until tomorrow on the area around the burned area but it's good enough to ... Full Story
“B” Sweet Cupcakes opening in Loveland
Dana Brungardt is holding a grand opening for her "B" Sweet Cupcakes on Saturday, April 16. The new kitchen and outlet are at 425 E. 4th Street in Loveland. It is just across the street from Anthology Book Store. The hours for the grand opening are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there will be cupcakes for sampling and for sale. Ad in drawings for door prizes and you have the combination for a pleasant noon hour.
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 ... 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 ... Full Story
