‘Area News’ Archives
Local Former Marine & Business Owner publishes
Berthoud, CO - Don Downey, owner of Dean's Furniture, has published "Recruiting for the Lord.” This how-to on Christian evangelism contains personal details of Don's development as a witness, including his miraculous escape from harm during the attack of a violent mob on the American Embassy, Damascus Syria in 1998. "Recruiting For The Lord" is primarily a book about being a witness for Christ Jesus, being a soul winner for the Lord, and building up His spiritual militia. Don ... Full Story
Meeting Notice: Thompson School District
The Thompson School District Accountability Advisory Committee, which monitors school effectiveness plans and the district's accountability process, will meet at 6 p.m. February 9 in the Boardroom of the Administration Building , 800 South Taft Avenue, Loveland. The public is invited. Sandra J. McClure Accountability/Accreditation Secretary Phone: 970-613-5076
Fire Beat: January 2010
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident Activity for January 2010 Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 BFPD responded to a propane leak in a structure on So. County Road 31. The resident owner was not on scene. The fire crew searched the property and determined there were no hazards present. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 BFPD assisted with a medical call for a patient having chest pains on Fourth St. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2009 BFPD responded to Highway 287 for a reported outside fire in the ... Full Story
Commissioner Donnelly Citizen Meeting
County Commissioner Tom Donnelly held his monthly citizens' meeting at Grace Place on Wednesday, Jan 27. Special guest, Commissioner Steve Johnson, joined Donnelly for the meeting. Seven people, including Town Administrator Hart, attended the session. Donnelly said he had no prepared topics this month and opened the floor for input. First to speak was Becky Hemmann who had questions about the assessment on her office space. She asked how they could arrive at a value when there had been ... Full Story
The US Army Reserve comes to Thompson School District
Members of the 993rd Medical Detachment Veterinary Services came to Garfield Elementary School on Friday. The visit was the work of SPC Marissa Herbert, a member of the Army Reserve Unit and the mother of Garfield fourth grader Zalynn. Herbert said most of these kids have had no contact with people in the military and had many misconceptions. Herbert, who does a great deal of volunteer work at the school, cited the response of one of the boys when he found out she was ... Full Story
League of Women Voters to Discuss Sustainability
The League of Women Voters of Larimer County will hold a meeting to share ideas on sustainability on Feb. 8, at 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and at 7 - 9 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Foothills Unitarian Church located at 1815 Yorktown Ave. in Fort Collins, just off Drake Road. The public is invited to attend. The League will discuss a definition of sustainability that will include balancing the environment with economic and social needs. It is recognized that current decisions of public policy ... Full Story
Citizens First 2010 Organizational meeting
Citizens First is holding an organizational meeting at the Jumping Bean Coffee Shop and Restaurant this evening, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and learn about Citizens First. The planned agenda: Citizens First 2010 Organizational meeting Welcome Restate Citizens First mission and areas of Interest Define the differences between Citizens First and Berthoud Town Forum Importance of attending Town meetings Announce Board vacancies 2009 ... Full Story
Berthoud Boys top Skyline 53 to 34
Joel Maly led the Spartan attack with 26 points and 16 rebounds. Mark Mathiesen was 4 for 4 from outside the circle and contributed 14 points. Zach Ruebesam made his 6 points with a three-pointer and three free throws. Greg Hutchins added 4 points and Jeff Carlson 3 as the Spartans defeat the Falcons 53 to 34. The teams went to the locker room at half time with the score tied 16 all, but the Berthoud squad out scored Skyline 2 to 1 in the second half making the final score look lopsided. The ... Full Story
Former Recorder columnist Doug Nichols passes away
We were saddened to learn that our friend and colleague Doug Nicols passed away this afternoon. Doug had taken a fall in December and suffered a broken leg. He seemed to be recovering when he suddenly lost consciousness and was rushed to the hospital where he remained in a coma until today. The preliminary report indicates a blood clot in the brain. Nichols was a retired micropaleontologist who volunteered at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and wrote the column "Our Natural World" for ... Full Story
Legal Notice: Public Hearing for variance to
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Berthoud has scheduled a public hearing for a request for a variance to the Development Code for Prairie Star. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Board Room, 328 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud, Co. 80513. TOWN OF BERTHOUD Mary K. Cowdin, Town Clerk Published January 20, 2010 Recorder Online
