‘Area News’ Archives
2035 Regional Transportation Plan Update
Berthoud Town Board to Conduct a Community Dialogue Fort Collins, Colorado— The Berthoud Town Board and the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) will be holding a Community Dialogue in conjunction with the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan Update. The discussion will be during the Town Board study session meeting: Community Dialogue Berthoud Town Board Study Session Meeting 328 Massachusetts Ave May 17, 2011 - 7:00pm The discussion will begin with a presentation ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Beat — April, 2011
Berthoud Police Beat — April/May, 2011 Friday, April 1 Police came across an abandoned vehicle on Highway 56 near I-25 at 12:52 a.m. The vehicle appeared to be inoperative. The Joe to Go building was shot with paint balls sometime during the previous night. A large black dog was reported running loose near the Guaranty Bank but the officer was unable to locate the animal. Police received a REDDI (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) report involving a red Dodge pickup truck ... Full Story
Teacher Appreciation night at BOE meeting
It is teacher appreciation week in the Thompson School District and it was Teacher Appreciation night at the Thompson Board of Education meeting on Wednesday night. This recognition for teachers comes from students and plays to a packed house at the district headquarters. Each student had a rose to give to their teacher as Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Judy Skupa read quotes from the student's letters. School: Berthoud High School Student’s Name: Lauren ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Beat: April 2011
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident Summary, April 2011 Saturday, April 2 BFPD responded to a commercial structure fire alarm at 1328 N First Street. The alarm turned out to be a false alarm. BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on I-25 at MM 252. Units were cancelled en route by Loveland Fire, as there was enough manpower already on scene. BFPD responded to a possible dive rescue at 1300 N County Road 17. A boat had gone astray in the lake with no ... Full Story
Three teachers retiring at Ivy
Ivy Stockwell Elementary is loosing 90 years of teaching experience to retirements. Two of three first grade teachers and one of two third grade teachers will be crossing the retirement threshold when the school year ends. We salute these teachers and the contribution they have made to our community. Jill King, 1st grade Ivy Stockwell Elementary School in Berthoud is losing three of it most experienced teachers to retirement. Unlike many professions, teachers seem reluctant to leave their ... Full Story
Turner Middle School, Students of the Month of April
TMS April Student of the Month Kayla Schloemer - 6th grade Kayla does a super job being engaged in every classroom discussion. She does a nice job on her writing assignments and all her class projects. Keep up the great work. Shannyn McEntee – 6th grade Shannyn is a good friend to all. She has a smile for everyone and sets a great example for others. Her kindness and ... Full Story
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Alternatives to Violence (ATV) the local agency pledged to help victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence is pleased and honored to share three upcoming events. April is sexual assault awareness month, and Victims Rights Week. ATV is dedicated to offering information, resources, education and support for individuals/families/friends impacted by the violent Denim Day ~ is April 27, 2011, Wednesday “This day was created as a prevention and education campaign to bring awareness to one ... Full Story
Eagles/Rush: Turner Conference Finals Schedule Set
WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles announced this evening the complete schedule for their Turner Conference Finals playoff series against the Rapid City Rush. The rival teams -- each of whom finished the regular season with identical records -- will square-off in a best-of-seven series to earn the Turner Conference crown and a spot in the Ray Miron Presidents' Cup Finals. The complete series schedule (including times) is listed below. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 26 at 10 ... Full Story
Berthoud Swans
People who drive past Riverglenn on County Road 17 are usually treated to the sight of a pair of swans swimming in Treena and Dave Milano’s pond. This week however, the swans are usually sequestered in their enclosure. The reason, on Tuesday the pen hatched three of the five eggs in her clutch and Milano was worried that the foxes and coyotes that frequent the area might find the cygnets a tasty meal. Treena Milano got her first pair of mute swans as a birthday gift 20 years ago. The ... Full Story
African Cats
Awwww…. By Thomas N. Disneynature is an independent film label of The Disney Corporation and they produce nature films. Go figure. They have released four movies since their conception, the most famous are Earth and Oceans. Earth, the movie, not the planet, was originally released in the United Kingdom and then in the United States on Earth Day 2009. Oceans was also released first in the UK and in the US on Earth Day 2010. This matters because April 22 is Earth Day 2011, and Disneynature ... Full Story
