Archive for February, 2016
Learn about Natural Plants
Native Plant Master participants learn about Colorado’s natural landscapes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Larimer County, Colorado – People who would like to learn about the wildflowers of Colorado and about native landscaping at the same time can take the Native Plant Master® course offered through Colorado State University Extension in Larimer County. We are accepting applications for the 2016 courses. This program was a well-kept secret aimed at natural resource agency employees and ... Full Story
Heart Murmurs In Pets
By Dr. Tiffany Hughes Emergency Intern You bring your pet in to see your veterinarian for their annual wellness visit and everything seems to be going well. After listening to your pet’s heart during the exam, they inform you that Fluffy has a heart murmur. What is a heart murmur and what does this mean for your pet? Our pet’s hearts are structured very similarly to our own. They have 4 chambers separated by valves that control the flow of blood through the heart. The ... Full Story
Obituary: Kevin Wykoff
Kevin Wykoff of Berthoud passed away at his home February 10, 2016 of natural causes. He was born in Longmont, Colorado to Ellis and Pearl Wykoff on July 19, 1956. He graduated Berthoud Jr./Sr. High School in 1974 and then went to work for Kodak, however factory work was not for him. He later worked at Kronenburg Lumber for many years. Kevin enjoyed woodworking, the great outdoors, his family, his daughters, his grandchildren and loved life, family and friends. Kevin was preceded in death by ... Full Story
WAAAHHHH…but we don’t wanna get arrested!!
By Mike Ferner As the macho, gun-toting, testosterone-addled cowboys who took over the wildlife refuge in Oregon call it quits, their pitiful whine can be heard all the way to Florida: “Waaahhh…but we don’t wanna get arrested…” So much for the rugged-individualists and badass proponents of personal responsibility. Let’s see what happens as their armed insurrection winds down. How will the system treat the militant bullyboys? Will they get pepper-sprayed in the face as ... Full Story
Lundberg Report – February 2016
Assisted Suicide Bill Senate Bill 11 Why is the Speaker so outspoken against life? The Peter Falk Act. _____________________________________________________________________ Assisted Suicide Bill The Senate State Affairs Committee heard the Assisted Suicide bill on Wednesday. Proponents of this bill advocate for a medical professional, a physician who has sworn to do no harm, to prescribe a lethal dose of drugs for a patient who wants to end his or her life. ... Full Story
How to Tell If Congress Is Working Again
By Lee H. Hamilton There have been encouraging signs that the Republican leadership on Capitol Hill wants to make Congress function again. They’ve talked about using conference committees more, allowing a more open process for rank-and-file members, enacting separate appropriation bills rather than using omnibus bills, and letting committees lead on legislation rather than hoarding all power in the leadership offices. Perhaps most important, they’ve acknowledged that Congress has many ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: January 2016
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident Activity for January, 2016 Friday, January 1, 2016 BFPD responded to Wagon Wheel Road for an animal rescue. A dog had fallen down an embankment and couldn’t get out. The crew was able to lift the dog up the embankment. BFPD responded to Bein Street for a medical assist. Patient didn’t want to be transported. BFPD responded to Franklin Avenue for a sick person. Was transported. Sunday, January 3rd BFPD responded to medical call on ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: January 2016
Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Friday, January 1, 2016 Assist to Ft. Collins PD: 300 block of Turner Avenue, a 59-year-old man was taken into custody on Fort Collins Police Services charges. Saturday, January 2 Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Hwy 287 & CR17, an 18-year-old woman was arrested for Driving while under the influence of drugs (marijuana). Marijuana is legal in the State of Colorado but driving high is ... Full Story
