‘News’ Archives
Odyssey of the Mind for Second Grade
Berthoud Elementary School fielded two teams in Saturdays Odyssey of the Mind Long’s Peak Tournament at Berthoud High School. Odyssey is an international educational program that provides creative problem solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. The kindergarten through second grade students participates in the non-competitive Primary category. All primary teams use the same problem to create their skits and all students receive a medal for ... Full Story
2010 Education Appreciation Breakfast
The Thompson Education Foundation (TEF) honored teachers and staff at their annual Education Appreciation Breakfast, held this year in Berthoud at the Brookside Gardens Event Center. After breakfast, Wes Fothergill, the Executive Director of the foundation began the proceedings by introducing each of the six recipients of last year’s Creativity Grant Awards. These awards are given by the Foundation to teachers who have creative ideas for teaching their students, but which require funding ... Full Story
Obituary: Edward Dennis
Edward Riley Dennis was born June 22, 1964 to Richard and Shirley Dennis. Edward was raised in the Mini-Casa area in Idaho. He graduated from Minidoka High School and had many friends and family in the area. Eddie was involved in wrestling; he loved to hunt and fish and loved his family. Ed was a Nomadic free spirit. He spent most of his adult life between Idaho and Colorado. He always loved his home in Idaho but couldn’t help being drawn to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. He took pride ... Full Story
Alex Sabados struggles as he reaches 14
Alex’s Birthday By P. J. DiPentino The other day I was tying my shoes and had one of those “I’m getting old” moments. My feet hurt, my back was aching and I felt tired all over. This is what happens when we get old. It is expected and is considered to be part of life. For some this comes way to early. A case in point is 14-year-old Alex Sabados. Alex has had a miserable year as he faces an ongoing battle with cancer. The Berthoud teenager spent last Friday with his ... Full Story
March 11 update: I-70 rock slide
CDOT press release UPDATE: 3:10 PM, MARCH 11, 2010 CDOT crews have opened I-70 through Glenwood Canyon in both directions. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction and will remain like this until long-term repairs can be completed in the coming weeks/months. The speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH and load over 14-feet wide are restricted from traveling through the work area. CDOT wants to thank motorists and impacted communities for their patience during this time. More ... Full Story
Berthoud Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
Berthoud Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Berthoud Town Hall Monday, March 15, 2010 7:00 p.m. Members: _____________, Chair Jeff Medanich, Vice Chair Marian Maggi Herb Meeker Ian Tinney Brec Clay ____________, vacancy Tom Patterson, Bd. Liaison I. Roll Call II. Approval of February 15, 2010 meeting minutes III. Old Business A. First National Bank Grant (Tim) B. Bimson/Pioneer Assessment Grant (Tim) IV. New ... Full Story
It is a Northern Conference Championship Game for
Broomfield and Longmont both won their brackets on Wednesday evening. Broomfield had an easy time with Conifer, winning 59-32. Meanwhile, in a low scoring game, the Longmont girls defeated Cheyenne Mountain by 9 points, 49-40. They will play the finals on Friday. With Longmont still in the final four for tonight's boys semifinals, Longmont could have two champion basketball teams.
Busy night at the Berthoud Town Board
Read the report by Jen Rotar on the Berthoud Town Forum
Citizens First introduces the candidates
Dorian Ryan opened the Citizens First meeting on Saturday announcing a bad news-good news message; she said that that only three candidates had filed for the three vacancies on the town board. The good news was that all were at the meeting. She introduced incumbent Dick Shepard who explained why he decided to seek another term on the board. He said, “Being a trustee is a large personal commitment and takes a great deal of time.” He had been thinking about running since ... Full Story
