‘News’ Archives
Greeley Author To Headline Local Event
Fort Collins - Greeley author Grace Napier will be the featured speaker at the General Meeting of Larimer Animal-People Partnership (LAPP) in April. The public is welcome to attend and hear Napier, blind since birth, talk about the 10 Seeing Eye dogs who have assisted her over the past seven decades. The meeting will be held in the community room at Poudre Valley REA, 7649 REA Parkway, just east of the Windsor exit from I-25, starting at 7:00 p. m. on Thursday, April 8. The event is free ... Full Story
Deadline near for Philo Club Scholarship
The Loveland Philo Club is offering a community college/technical school scholarship for residents in the Loveland/Berthoud area. Residents must be able to show financial need and strong motivation to complete occupational training, have a career goal and school in mind, and be determined to succeed in the work world. There is no age restriction on who may apply. Scholarships in the past have included, but are not limited to: automotive and aviation mechanics, radiological technician, ... Full Story
Nikko Landeros shines as defensman for US sled hockey
Nikko Landeros is well know here and is now well known around the world. Nikko has energized much of the world with is determination and pluck following the tragic accident on County Road 17 in which he and Tyler Carron lost their legs and nearly their lives. Nikko's team is well chronicled by major news sources and you can follow these links to see his story. Paralympics Team USA wins first round of sled hockey From ... Full Story
Odyssey of the Mind, it’s Elementary
Both elementary schools in Berthoud had teams performing in the Division I category in the Odyssey of the Mind Long’s Peak Tournament this weekend. Berthoud Elementary School The team from Berthoud Elementary, chose the Nature Trail’R, a NASA sponsored problem. The “Trail”R” refers to a trail and a trailer that are included in the problem. The team had to design, build and drive a human-powered vehicle and camper that would go on a camping trip. When the vehicle arrived at the ... Full Story
Three Cups of Tea — Berthoud by the Book Selection
A community reading event and more for all ages There are the versions of Three Cups of Tea to checkout, read and discuss: Adult version: Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Young Adult Version: Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Journey to Change the World, One Child at a Time by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Children’s Version: Listen ... Full Story
Second annual Berthoud Bash, March 20
It’s not too late to make your reservation, but don’t wait too long. The Berthoud Bash is the creation of the Berthoud Schools Fund, which operates under the umbrella of theThompson Education Foundation. The Berthoud Bash was instituted last year to raise money to purchase technology for Berthoud Schools. The founders wanted to allow schools to purchase equipment that would enhance our students learning, equipment that is not in the school district budget. The wish list from the ... Full Story
Colorado Weekly Gas Price Update and Outlook
Colorado, CO, March 15 Average retail gasoline prices in Colorado moved just 2.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.63/g today. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.78/g, according to gasoline price website ColoradoGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas prices in Colorado during the past week, prices today are 84.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 15.4 cents per gallon ... Full Story
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
Berthoud Economic Resource Team Meeting
The Berthoud Economic Resource Team (BERT) met at the Berthoud Town Hall on Monday evening. The First item of business was a report by Deputy Town Clerk Linda Higuera on the progress in developing the new web site for the town and economic development. The goal is to have a seamless joining of the two parts of the web site so that it will make the best presentation to the outside world. Higuera said that the contract has been signed and she has attended training. She was pleased that much ... Full Story
Ivy Stockwell Winter Carnival
A photo review of the fun and games at Ivy Stockwell Elementary School this Staturday. There was plenty of food, games galore and it looked as though everyone was having a good time.
