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Small plane crashes near Carter Lake
The Denver Post identifies the downed aircraft as a Cessna 210 Centurion registered to a Lyons, Colorado resident. No names have been released. Larimer County Sheriff Press Release: 6.01 p.m. At approximately 2:45 PM on December 27, 2010, Larimer County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a report of a downed aircraft west of Carter Lake in Loveland which ignited a small fire. Emergency personnel responded to the area and found a single engine aircraft. ... Full Story
Call-a-Lawyer Night
Call-a-Lawyer Night Members of the Young Lawyers Division of the Larinler County Bar Association will answer telephone calls from the public concerning legal issues from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19,2011. This service is provided free of charge to the public. Lawyers will assist callers to determine whether or not they have a legal problem, if they need to hire an attorney, or if they can be better assisted through other community services. This service is being ... Full Story
Recycle those Christmas Trees
Make a Difference By Recycling Your Christmas Tree Help save landfill space by recycling your Christmas tree instead of throwing it in the trash. This holiday season, residents of Larimer County will once again have the opportunity to recycle their post-holiday, undecorated Christmas trees. From December 26, 2010, through January 18, 2011, residents will be able to take their trees to one of several drop-off locations in Larimer County. The Tree Recycling Program is a free ... Full Story
School District seeks stories from 50 years ago
Thompson School District is celebrating its 50th year as a reorganized school district with a free celebration scheduled for Jan. 14 from 6-8 p.m. in Roberta Price Auditorium at Thompson Valley High School. In preparation for the event, the district is seeking some unusual/interesting stories from former students or teachers to share about life in the district 50 years ago. It could be about clubs and activities, culture, classes or other aspects about school that are different ... Full Story
Moon Theater’s Community Christmas
The Moon Theater Company’s Community Christmas at the United Methodist Church was a delightful hour and half of Christmas songs and stories. This was the first such event, hopefully it won’t be the last. If you missed it, plan on seeing it next year. It’s free and its fun. (Click on photos for larger image) The first offering was “ A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The Peanut’s characters were a delight as Charlie Brown (Gary Maggi) looked for the true meaning of Christmas among ... Full Story
Santa Clause goes to school
The children at the Berthoud Early Learning Center had a surprise visitor this week. Santa came to the school twice on Wednesday, handing out gifts to the morning and afternoon classes. The children were definitely excited and happy to see Santa and to receive gifts. A gift for each child is made possible by the generosity of the employees of the town of Berthoud. The school provides the first names of each child and whether the child is a boy or a girl. In a volunteer ... Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund: Berthoud residents get help
Empty Stocking Fund: Berthoud residents receive help from nonprofit Berthoud residents receive help from nonprofit By Shelley Widhalm Loveland Reporter-Herald LOVELAND — If Berthoud resident Virginia Durst is not caring for her husband, Tom, who is on dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant, she is caring for her 83-year-old mother
Winners in 2010 Christmas Decoration and Spirit
The Chamber of Commerce announced the winners in the : 2010 Christmas Decorating & Spirit Contest Lighting up our town by decorating your home or business and win prizes! Award Categories 1. Business who best exhibits/portrays the best Christmas spirit. This year’s winner is the Town of Berthoud. Thank you for your beautiful decorations throughout the town…and your spirit, as well. 2. Business who has the best Christmas decorations: ... Full Story
Mink Attack in rural Berthoud
Minks kill two dozen chickens By Sharlynn Wamsley A beautiful Christmas wreath sits over the door of the chicken barn at Kathy and Bill Busch’s house, but the peace and joy of the season has been seriously damaged. It wasn’t the Grinch that stole Christmas this year – it was a mink. Over the course of two nights 25 of Busch’s flock of 30 chickens were killed; some disappeared, the remaining decapitated. Nine were killed the first night, and they suspected Major, a ... Full Story
Holiday Decorations – Safety Tips from Berthoud Fire
Holiday Decorations Use Only Nonflammable Decorations All decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant and placed away from heat vents. If you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make sure it is flame retardant. Don't Block Exits Ensure that trees and other holiday decorations do not block an exit way. In the event of a fire, time is of the essence. A blocked entry/exit way puts you and your family at risk. Never Put Wrapping Paper in the ... Full Story
