Archive for February, 2022
How bad would it have to get in Ukraine for Trump to
By Mike Littwin Once again, democracy is under attack. And while I could be talking about Russia’s still-shocking, full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its fledgling democracy, I’m actually talking about the ugly rantings of Vladimir Putin’s poodle, Donald Trump. In the wake of the Russian attack, as I’m sure you know, Trump celebrated Putin’s “genius,” his “savvy” and added a few other words of praise that the Former Guy usually reserves for himself. In his speech to ... Full Story
Obituary: Danita “DD” Holst
1961-2022 Danita Dawn Holst was born on January 16, 1961 and passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022. Danita (always known as “DD”) was born in Faribault, Minnesota to John and Dottie Nesseth. She spent her early years growing up in rural Minnesota where she grew up as a “tomboy”, enjoying horseback riding, caring for the farm animals, playing in the snow, and snowmobiling. Her family had a strong Christian faith, so many of DD’s activities were centered on her church, ... Full Story
Obituary: Kenneth Martin Markham
February 22, 1927 - January 30, 2022 Kenneth Martin Markham passed away on January 30, 2022 at Lemay Ave. Health and Rehab in Fort Collins. Kenneth was born Feb 22, 1927 in Loveland, Colorado to Walter and Lillian Markham. Kenneth had farmed in the Fort Morgan, Johnstown, Mead, Campion, and Berthoud area during his more than 70 years in agriculture. He served on the board and later was President of the Consolidated Home Supply Ditch & Reservoir Co. for 35 years, ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter-January 2022
January 1 - 9 Saturday, January 1 Recovered Stolen License Plate: East Highway 56 - A license plate stolen from Mead was located on an unoccupied vehicle. Attempts to contact the vehicle’s owner by phone and at the residence were unsuccessful. Sunday, January 2 Motor Vehicle Accident Hit and Run: 3rd Street - A male reported his white 2015 Chevy Sierra truck was struck by an unknown vehicle. No suspect information at this time. Theft/Forgery: East County Road 8 - A resident reported a check ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls-January 2022
January 1 - January 9 Saturday, January 1 Squad 61 responded to the 700 block of Mountain Avenue for a lift assist. Squad 61 dispatched to the 1900 block of Chaparro Circle for a medical. The crew began patient assessment. The patient was loaded into the ambulance for transport by TVEMS. Squad 61 dispatched to the 400 block of Country Road for a 70-year-old man who had fainted. On arrival the patient was alert and conscious. The crew assisted with patient assessment and was then cleared by ... Full Story
