‘Area News’ Archives
Berthoud Fire Beat: July 2011
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident Summary, July 2011 Friday, July 1 BFPD responded to power lines down near County Road 4 and Arleigh Dr. Saturday, July 2 BFPD responded to a grass fire on the west side of Interstate 25. A pickup truck was parked in the area of the quickly spreading grass fire. The fire was extinguished and the truck was not damaged. Sunday, July 3 BFPD crew assisted TVEMS with a bicycle accident on WCR 12. One patient was transported. Monday, July 4 BFPD ... Full Story
Rural America Shortchanged
By Chuck Hassebrook chuckh@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs The decisions we make in this time of economic and budget crisis - about what is cut and what is cast off – define who we are as a nation and shape our future. Policy makers in Washington are about to make cuts in farm and rural spending. The question is how they will cut and whether their choices reflect the values of rural America and the interests of most rural Americans. Congress must choose whether to put real, ... Full Story
Keeping A Promise
By Daris Howard I had recently arrived in New York and met the group of young men I was going to be working with. I had heard that they often played tricks on the new arrivals, so I was wary. We had a regional meeting coming up, and the more experienced young men gathered around to give me some advice. John, the one that I would be working most closely with, started off. “When we go to the conference, there is a young lady that will be there that you definitely must meet. Look at the ... Full Story
An Apricot sweet treat
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Each month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the state. This month, Colorado apricots are featured in our Colorado Apricot Shortcake recipe Available Now...Apricots Enjoy Colorado apricots dried, in jams or fresh from the orchard! Apricots are low in fat, sodium free, are an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, and are a good source of potassium and ... Full Story
Cherry Pie Festival comes to Loveland
Loveland Museum/Gallery to Host Annual Cherry Pie Celebration LOVELAND, CO The Loveland Museum/Gallery will host the 2011 Cherry Pie Celebration on Saturday, July 23 from 5:00-8:00 pm. The event will take place in Peters Park, adjacent to the Museum, at 503 North Lincoln Avenue. Admission to the event is free. Pie by the slice, ice cream and drinks will be available for sale. The Cherry Pie Celebration features: -Sharon Danhauer, Loveland Historical Society—A talk about Loveland’s cherry ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Beat: June 2011
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident Summary, June 2011 Wednesday, June 1 BFPD responded to a citizen assist for a CO detector alarm at 3200 Cottonwood Lane. The crew replaced the batteries and checked the house for any CO levels. The house was clear.. Thursday, June 2 BFPD responded to a medical call at 2830 Center Ridge Drive. The crew evaluated the patient and the individual was handed over to Thompson Valley EMS for care. BFPD responded to 855 Franklin (non-emergent) to assist ... Full Story
Rafting death on the Poudre
LARIMER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Justin E. Smith, Sheriff Rafter Death Date: June 23, 2011 A rafting accident on the Poudre River left one rafter dead and one with a suspected broken leg today. At approximately 12:40 p.m. this afternoon, Larimer County Emergency Services and the Larimer County Dive Rescue Team were dispatched to assist Poudre Canyon Fire Department on the report of two rafters stuck on an island across from the Mishawaka Inn and one rafter ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Beat: May 2011
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident Summary, May 2011 Sunday, May 1 BFPD responded to a medical call at 401 N County Road 27E for a patient complaining of chest pains. The patient was transported by Thompson Valley EMS. BFPD responded to a medical call at 855 Franklin Avenue. Crews assisted Thompson Valley EMS and the patient was transported. Monday, May 2 BFPD responded to a possible out of control burn at 5417 Foothills Drive. Crews found a homeowner with a manageable sized ... Full Story
Investment Opportunity in Berthoud
For Sale, 40% ownership in Berthoud Weekly Surveyor Holdings, LLC, asking price of $6,000. The Berthoud Weekly Surveyor Holdings, LLC is the owner of the property at 436 – 440 Mountain Avenue, Berthoud Colorado. The two units of the condominium are the offices of the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor Newspaper. The property was purchased in 2007 for $264,000, current Larimer County Assessor value is $215,000. Current value of 40% share is approximately $9,000. The two units together are approximately ... Full Story
USS Columbus veterans
Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS COLUMBUS (SSN-762) past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505 Home: (260) 486-2221 - 8AM - 5PM Eastern Time Fax: 260-492-9771 email: -Hope4391@frontier.com
