Obituary: Dean G Anderson

  Dean G. Anderson, 83, of Berthoud, Colorado, died on February 22, 2014 at home. He was born on June 23, 1930 in Loveland, to Edwin Swan and Helen Josephine (Peterson) Anderson. Dean graduated from Loveland High School in 1948 and attended the University of Colorado in Boulder. He married Betty Jo Janssen on September 15, 1950 in Loveland. Dean worked as a farmer and rancher all of his life. He has lived in the Loveland/Berthoud area all of his life. Dean was a lifelong member of Trinity ... Full Story

Partisan politics in our schools

  School boards become next front in partisan battle Education policy draws higher interest as political parties put more resources into races By Alex Burness Reporter-Herald Staff Writer In a public comment at Wednesday night's Thompson School District Board of Education meeting, Windsor's Amie Toerge lit into Bryce Carlson, the board's vice president, accusing him of helping usher partisan politics into the district. "I was appalled to learn that (Carlson) is currently serving as a ... Full Story

A tour of the Galapagos

Haworth Annexation

To the Editor, As a citizen of the Berthoud community, I am increasingly concerned about the issues arising in our town. I am particularly disappointed in the Town’s process that led to the annexation of the Haworth property west of County Road 19. This property was outside of Berthoud’s Comprehensive Plan for growth when the Town Board enticed the owners to apply for annexation. The issue that I have with this annexation has nothing to do with the family who owns that land. To me, it is ... Full Story

Problem solving the TSD way

  To the Editor, I have a list of steps for solving problems. Here is how the TSD (Loveland) school board measured up on Wednesday night: Identify the problem.                           Student achievement is too low. What does that mean?                        Not discussed. How serious it is?                                Not discussed. How did the problem originate?         Not discussed. What do the ... Full Story

Obituary: Leslie Shawn Baird

Leslie Shawn Baird, 42, of Berthoud, Colorado, passed away suddenly Saturday, February 1, 2014. He was born June 14, 1971 in Greeley, Colorado to Gary and Katherine (Katie) Baird. He attended schools in Loveland and Johnstown. Shawn lived his whole life in the northern Colorado area. Shawn faced many challenges in life and never complained about any of his burdens. He was a strong and proud man and he loved his family deeply. His favorite times were spent going fishing and camping at Glendo ... Full Story

Berthoud High School Honor Roll

   2013 - 2014 Honor Roll Semester 1 4.0 And Above Grade 09 Joshua Archer, Shelby Braesch, Emily Casper, Kate Chamberlain, Lauren Dietz, Alexander Hepp, Sarah Howard, John Klein, Jessa Megenhardt, Kylie Park, Morgan Schachterle, John Sevy, Madison Sommers, Emmalee Vittetoe, Avery Zink Grade 10 Tristan Atkinson, Jonathan Bosnich, Daniel Boyer, Maximilian Bump, Zoe Caldwell, Andreanna Camire, Kristina Cavey, Kelly Chamberlain, Summer Cushman, Lauren DeMoudt, ... Full Story

Berthoud Athlete Signs with Mount Marty College

  Article appeared in the   Sara Sterck of Berthoud, Colo. (center), flanked by parents Beth (left) and Bill Sterck, signs to attend Mount Marty College. She will participate in the women's soccer program, as well as the archery club program.   Sara Sterck of Berthoud, Colo., will attend Mount Marty College and play women’s soccer for the Lancers. She also plans to participate in the Lancers’ club archery program, according to a release from MMC. Sterck was a three-year ... Full Story

Voice against Berthoud Annexation

Dear Editor: The Town Administrator and Town Board made a huge mistake to pursue and pass the Haworth annexation in the face of strong public opposition. Next Tuesday they have an opportunity to correct their mistake. Here is a thumbnail history of how the Town has handled this issue, despite a clear consensus in 2007 that the Town should not expand west into rural Larimer County. First, on October 23rd, 2012, at the urging of Town staff, the Town Trustees opposed a Larimer County Rural Land ... Full Story

Latchaw Twins Birth Announcement

  David and Amanda Latchaw of Loveland are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughters Lily Colette Latchaw and Evelyn Cedar Latchaw. The twins were born on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Medical Center of the Rockies. Lily arrived at 8:22 a.m. weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Evelyn arrived at 8:23 a.m. weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 18.5 inches long. The twins are joining their big sister Molly, age 2. Also celebrating Lily and Evelyn’s arrival are ... Full Story