‘Area News’ Archives
Berthoud firefighters to help California
From left to right are BFPD’s Engine Boss Jerry Fletcher, Colorado State Engine Boss Michael DiCristina, BFPD Fire Fighter’s Jim Thompson, Ryan Nelson, Engine Operator Shane Prim, Engine Operator Jesse Treat and State Fire Fighter Michael Manzo. Five firefighters of the Berthoud Fire Protection District and two State of Colorado, Division of Fire Prevention and Control firefighters were deployed on two Berthoud Type 3 fire engines to the Whites Fire, east of Sawyer Bar, California ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: July 2014
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident reports for July 2014 Wednesday, July 2 BFPD responded to a reported vehicle fire on Interstate 25 at mile marker 250. The crew found a vehicle with a broken radiator hose. After verifying there were no hazards, the fire crew cleared the scene. BFPD responded to a reported grass fire at Weld County Road 7 and Weld County Road 38. A fire approximately 120’ long was smoldering under a fence. The fire crew extinguished the fire. Friday, July ... Full Story
Berthoud: Police Blotter – July 2014
Provided By James Anderson Patrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad Tuesday, July 8 Burglary / Criminal Mischief: 800 block of Welch Avenue, a resident called to report that someone had entered her residence where she is moving out. Vehicle Accident: Fourth Street/Bunyan Avenue, Berthoud – a driver called to report that on May 24, 2014 she was involved in a non injury MVA. She had exchanged information with the other driver and now the driver will not provide her with the necessary insurance ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: June-2014
Incident Reports, July 2014 Sunday, June 1 BFPD responded to a reported outside gas leak from a cut line on Martingale Drive. The homeowner had accidentally cut a line with a shovel. Xcel was notified and arrived to repair the line. Monday, June 2 BFPD responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in a residence on SW 49th St. The fire crew did not find any trace of CO on the detector. The alarm was faulty and the crew recommended replacing the unit. Tuesday, June 3 BFPD responded with TVEMS to a ... Full Story
Free Hepatitis A Shots
Health Department offers FREE Hepatitis A shots for recent customers of Tortilla Marissa’s: Online pre-registration encouraged. For more information regarding this issue see the County's and Tortilla Marissa's press releases following. The Health Department will be providing shots free-of-charge on Sunday and Monday for customers who have eaten food prepared at Tortilla Marissa’s in Fort Collins in the past 14 days: that would be since June 15 (for the Sunday clinic) or since June 16 ... Full Story
Local Sales and Events
Jerry Shaffer and the Darn Thirsty Cowboys will be playing for donations on July 5 at 6 p,m, at the Drake Campgound. Intersection of Hwy 34 and CR 43 in the Big Thompson Canyon. Raising funds to help rebuild the campground after the flood.
Big Oil attacking the Anti-Fracking movement
By Gary Wamsley I received a large green card in the mail yesterday. It proclaimed that “Local Control of Energy is Bad for Colorado.” The card was paid for by Energy Citizens. This card immediately raised several red flags for me. First, the large size of the card means that it costs considerably more to mail than a standard postcard. That means that whoever Energy Citizens is, it is well financed, unlike most actual citizen groups I have been associated with. Second, the ... Full Story
Berthoud HS Honor Roll, Spring 2014
Berthoud High School 2013 -2014 Honor Roll Semester 2 4.0 And Above Grade 09 Joshua Archer, Kenzee Bollar, Molli Boruff, Shelby Braesch, Dylan Calkins, Emily Casper, Kate Chamberlain, Lauren Dietz, Bayli Dlug, Alexander Hepp, Sarah Howard, John Klein, Shannyn McEntee, Jessa Megenhardt, Gabrielle Mizer, Kylie Park, Renee Raak, Brianna Rivera, Morgan Schachterle, John Sevy, Madison Sommers, Lauren Stevenson, Emmalee Vittetoe, Avery Zink Grade 10 Taylor Armitage, ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: May 2014
Incident Activity for May 2014 Thursday, May 1 BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call for seizures on Iowa Ave. The patient was transported. Friday, May 2 BFPD responded to a medical call for chest pains on West County Road 10E. The fire crew assisted with medical care until arrival of TVEMS. The patient was transported. Saturday, May 3 BFPD responded to a rollover accident on WCR 3. The vehicle sustained heavy damage. A passenger was found ejected from the vehicle lying face ... Full Story
Berthoud Estates: Lost Dog
Black Lab went missing from Berthoud Estates on 5/25 between 10:00am and 4:30pm. He is wearing identification, but nobody has called. Signs have also been placed around the area.He is extremely skinny, and I am worried that someone has found him and decided that his owners don't deserve to have him because of his current condition. He was rescued only a couple of weeks ago, nearly starved to death, but he was in great hands in a great home that loves him and wants him back.Please, if you've ... Full Story
