Flood update: Buckhorn Canyon
According to Dan Fink, who spent a lonely winter in his mountain home rendered inaccessible for weeks by flood waters last September, happiness is having your neighbors return. Not all, but many of them, came […]
Articles by Libby James
A familiar face at local post offices, Patsy Jessen retires
After 30 years and 17 days on the job, Patsy Jessen retired April 30. A small banner from her fellow workers wishing her a happy retirement and a personal note from Jessen greeted the customers […]
Zion Lutheran Church turns 100
Zion Lutheran Church, 8322 N. Second Street in Wellington, will celebrate 100 years in the community at two worship services scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 4. Former minister Frank Winter […]
Bellvue Seniors update for April 2014
by Lola Cook Winter began early this year. All the more reason why spring will be so very welcome! Enjoy the warm days. Get out and dig in the dirt. It’s good for the soul! […]
Calendar of events, April 2014
Calendar, April 2014 Mar. 27, Introductory meeting to determine interest in forming a band to play in the Wellington Fourth of July Parade, 7 p.m. Leeper Center in Wellington. Dust off your horn, flute or […]
League of Women Voters forum for Wellington candidates draws a crowd
The League of Women Voters Candidate Forum held Monday night March 24 at the Leeper Center in Wellington drew a capacity crowd of over 150 people. Two mayoral candidates, Arlene Schiffman and Jack Brinkhoff, had […]
Wellington candidates respond to questions
Wellington residents who head for the polls on Tuesday, April 1 have several opportunities to make themselves well-informed voters. The two candidates for mayor and ten candidates running to fill four trustees positions have responded […]
Roamin' the Range for April 2014
Culture is alive and well in Northern Colorado this spring. Indulge in everything from an operatic performance to an expansive exhibition of amazing masks, all created by local artists. Fort Collins Museum of Art, located […]
Growing pains for Gyver Industries result in transitional zoning
Gyver Industries in Wellington is growing. And with that growth come some growing pains. In 2003, Mark and Becky Muth, owners of the business located at 3704 Garfield Ave., received a home-occupation permit to operate […]
Development proposal marries residential with irrigated ag uses
Silver Reef Organic Farms (formerly Grant Family Farms) northwest of Wellington is proposing the marriage of residential with agriculture. The unique approach is becoming a standard in Larimer County that preserves irrigated farmland but also […]