‘Area News’ Archives
To Eat or Not to Eat?
New Study on Appetite Stimulants for Hibernating Marmots Could Help Understand Obesity Colorado State University A nutrient that’s common to all living things can make hibernating marmots hungry - a breakthrough that could help scientists understand human obesity and eating disorders, according to a new study by a Colorado State University biologist. The study appears in the current issue of the Journal of Experimental Biology. The full paper is available at ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Beat, May 2010
Saturday, May 1 A loose Black Labrador Retriever was picked up on East Iowa Avenue. The owner managed to claim the dog before it was turned over to the Humane Society. A reported trespass in progress at Berthoud Elementary School was juveniles on the roof retrieving a ball. Their parents were present and supervising. Two dogs fighting on Seventh Street resulted in a summons for the owner of the attacking dog. Someone complained about kids playing football in the street on Redwood ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Beat, May 2010
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident Activity for May Monday, May 3 BFPD had a medical Assist on Michigan Avenue. Patient was transported. Tuesday, May 4 BFPD responded to a power line down/arcing, nothing was found on arrival. Wednesday, May 5 BFPD was cancelled en route to a MVA on the interstate. BFPD responded to a medical assist on Spartan Avenue. The patient was transported. BFPD responded to a medial assist on Iowa Avenue. Crews assisted family ... Full Story
Board Of Trustees Special Meeting, June 1
Board Of Trustees Special Meeting June 1, 2010 Board Room 7:00 P.M. Special Meeting Agenda 1. Financial Statement-April 2010 2. Associated Thermoforming Road impact fee Planner Katers 20 minutes 3. BATS-change in child fare BATS Dir. Boyd ... Full Story
Road Closure: northbound I-25 in Loveland
Larimer County - On Tuesday, June 1, weather permitting, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will close all lanes of northbound I-25 between State Highway (SH) 402 and US Highway 34 for utility work. The closure will be in place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. In addition, there will be intermittent closures of southbound I-25 between US 34 and SH 402 during the same hours. A detour route will be in place that takes motorists off at SH 402 and over to the East Frontage Road. Once on the ... Full Story
Take the bus from Berthoud to Fort Collins, Denver and
Beginning June 7 the new FLEX bus service will link Berthoud with Fort Collins, Loveland and the Longmont Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) bus connections to downtown Denver and Boulder. During weekday peak commuting hours in the morning and evening, an express route will serve primary stops between Fort Collins and Longmont, including a stop in Berthoud. The first southbound bus is scheduled to stop in Berthoud at Third Street and Mountain Avenue at 5:42 a.m. Three more buses, ... Full Story
Obituary: Don L Ganter, Sr.
Don L. Ganter, Sr. July 28, 1923 – May 25, 2010 Don L. Ganter, Sr. of Berthoud, passed away May 25, 2010 at Longmont United Hospital. He was 86. Don was born on July 28, 1923 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Alice (Verdow) Ganter. Don served in the US Army during WWII from 1942 to 1945 with the 728 Bombardment Squadron of the 482 Bombardment Group. On June 26, 1943 he married Jo Huber in Fort Collins, Colorado. They moved to Colorado in 1969. Don worked in ... Full Story
Berthoud Board Study Session, May 18
By Judy LehnThe Board met for the express purpose of hearing reports from the Advisory Boards and Commissions. First to report was Mark French from the Berthoud Historical Society. He reported that in April, a part-time director (20 hours) was hired. Her name is Tara Secora and she started in January. She is conducting studies on school tours and on Floyd Clymer, who was a nationally-known auto salesman when he was only 11 years old. The museum will soon have a couple of his motorcycles. The ... Full Story
Car, Truck, Tractor Show
2nd Annual Wind Swept Acres  Car, Truck Tractor Show Saturday, June 12 2 pm-6 pm 1228 N. County Road 23, Berthoud Free Spectators Admission 1st 100 Participant entries will receive a free T-Shirt Food Provided – Water & Soda Available - Donations Happily Accepted- This show is powered by Volunteers and Donations All Proceeds to Benefit Berthoud Habitat for Humanity Sponsor this event with a 2’ x 6’ banner for ... Full Story
