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Archive does not include all stories from all previous issues of the North Forty News and the Fossil Creek Current. Photos are not archived.

December 2006 [Top of Page] Fort Collins libraries will expand outreach Timnath, city debate animal shelter site New school named Edgar Rice Elementary Timnath Post Office ponders mail delivery plans Livermore community mourns paramedic Brian Gould Property tax defeat drives justice fee proposal Cleaning up meth labs costly Voters split on taxes and party preference Annexation opponents protest city rejection of petition Construction price quadruples for power down under Reprieve granted on fee hikes, Dial-A-Ride cuts Partnership will assess meth issue Developers tango around Wellington's I-25 corridor There's help for dog-loving allergy sufferers Be a gingerbread architect Wrap up holiday shopping with gift baskets Growing staff needs new town hall Mountain churches' assistance program in second year Good news for bears at Crystal Lakes Explore familiar by moonlight Family of artists shares skills Repeal of ordinance frees road funds Commissioners to look at needs on Owl Canyon Road Thanksgiving feast brightens holiday in Wellington
November 2006 [Top of Page] CDOT will fund airport study for Wellington Fort Collins, Timnath talks tackle turf battle Agencies vow cooperation to stem tide of meth abuse Girl lassoes dream Larimer County budget proposal holds the line CWD worrisome to Livermore hunter Trash transfer station opening in RFL Wellington chamber reviews its 10-month performance Fort Collins residents face new fees to balance budget Loveland school vote affects Fort Collins families Sports Barn lawsuit against Wellington dismissed Wellington gears up for 2007 with additional staff Cities cooperating on Windsor interchange upgrade Glacier View gets grant to update water treatment Eyestone and WJH students drinking fountain water again Petition drive seeks to overturn Southwest Annexation Recovery Resource Center open to community Sanctuary makes home for abandoned creatures Parades to toys: Marine Corps League serves community Veterans' stories preserved $15 million program signals Timnath transition RFL elementary students to publish recipe book Writer treasures life's joys First try for pedestrian overpass funding falls short Decorate the table with fall's bounty Waverly holds community meeting Moose sightings more common on Colorado trips Ask SAM: Grow Thanksgiving dinner in your backyard Post-fire Harvest Farm grateful for community support
October 2006 [Top of Page] City police lose vote on binding arbitration Justice system tax offers mix of remedies to voters New moms benefit from Nurse-Family Partnership County inks new hotel deal for Embassy Suites Ballot issue seeks to establish regional library district RFL plans park for play and picnics Paintball part of colorful future for former Holcim land Another water project option surfaces Dalai Lama blesses Stupa in Red Feather Lakes Quality is key to enjoying fall outings Plant garlic now to overwinter Crystal Lakes property owners still awaiting resolution Neighborhood favors roundabout at Taft Hill and Vine Wellington ready to bury archive of last century Colorful characters bring sweet songs Rennels eyes alternative energy Horak wants open government Miller points to years of professional experience Liebler says she can bring leadership to county office Libertarian wants to correct management problems Radford pushes renewable energy Lundberg wants Medicaid reform McCluskey points to experience Kefalas wants fair economy Fischer focuses on education Libertarian reaches out to youth Education Yeldell's top priority Morrison touts property rights Miller says education a priority Johnson worked on health care Several candidates run unopposed in re-election bids Teen keeps ancient craft alive Bring on the light: nature's mood-changing drug Ask SAM: Postpone mowing until springtime
September 2006 [Top of Page] Bear hunt brings out pros, cons Arbitration vote pits cops against council Water war warms up at Horsetooth Soapstone Prairie pulses with cultural and natural history Timnath charters new course with home rule vote City asks voters to reverse truck route ordinance Transit summit sends mixed signals Public opinion divided on roundabout for Taft Free Larimer County Fair draws bigger crowds Criminal justice issues online Scholarship program helps youth in foster care Games are a natural for woman and her horse Colorado's Friesians: quality above quantity Photographer captures the powerful beauty of horses Hefty horses may need to diet to prevent problems Wellington horsewoman finds best things in life Pasture grasses need rest to maintain health Miller gets GOP nod for assessor Annexation comment line set up London terrorist plot snags Livermore mother Workshops focus on recreation Hummel takes helm at Wellington club Red Feather Lakes plan approved Secret life of daddy longlegs amazes scientists Paying attention to signs of frost extends season Veteran K-9 trainer writes book about experiences NW area plan suggests 'leave as is'
August 2006 [Top of Page] Colorado grapples with roadless area debate Timnath considers leaping Interstate 25 Roundabout considered for Taft Hill and Vine Drive Cities, water districts chip in to help area farmers Timnath gets big box; another project on the way Crystal Lakes landowners look for boundary solution Property tax first step in jail, justice expansion County, Timnath resolve lawsuit Centennial celebration marks new chapter for Nunn Wellington, Red Feather opt out of library district plan It's a dog's life: Canine athletes travel the globe City forges forward with southwest annexation Fort Collins City Council gives wing to airport plan House transformed from plain Jane to Cinderella A hard business, but someone has to do it Do homework before starting children's play area Get smart from the start to build log dream home Tarantulas: fascinating pets, but not for everyone Name needed for new elementary school Rollover victim lives on through organ donation Start cole crops to extend harvest Now is the time to enjoy the dragons of summer Red Feather Lakes plan ready for county hearing Critics challenge nationwide animal ID program Young dog handler gets top award
July 2006 [Top of Page] Drought devastates agriculture New jobs coming to city Summit game players map transit future Crystal Lakes discovers surveying error Artistic duo melds many memories onto mural Sheep get free lunch on city New Wellington businesses rise and remodel Homelessness prevention program celebrates five years Wellington strives to define goals and priorities County expands zoning rules for home occupations Agreement conserves entire Roberts Ranch in Livermore Economic issues cloud sunny city survey results Liebler says assessment system 'clearly wrong' Libertarian seeks openness in assessor's office Johnson defends efforts to improve assessor's office Miller contends he can better handle technical details PSD accepts contractor's bid for elementary school Aspiring thespians learn show biz through the Bard Dry weather brings fire restrictions Respect the mosquito, a sometimes deadly foe Work now to reap good harvest Cheyenne Botanic Gardens: a high plains anomaly Collegiate baseball: kind of homecoming Livestock producers, stand up and be counted Infamous rats' reputation on rise Red Feather Bar and Café totaled in June fire Red Feather Lakes draft area plan nears completion Ask SAM: Hot livestock need extra water New 4-H building will debut at Larimer County Fair
June 2006 [Top of Page] Fort Collins confronts budget shortfall Truck issue routed back to voters RTA could fund road improvements with tax district Two-tax punch aimed at justice needs Transportation summit on June 13 Blue Sky Trail shines for hikers, bikers, horses Magazine blends teenage talent Timnath scores new school Library district proposal likely on November ballot Ideas from Down Under could save lives up north New Zealander contrasts American health system Partners expand each other's worlds Soil removal scheduled at missile site Contention remains on airport runway extension Matthews House aids transition through difficult years People with disabilities get transportation to medical care Sports Barn sues Wellington liquor license board Most Wellington residents satisfied with town life Flood control plan chosen for Boxelder Creek Boundary set for new school Garden railroaders roll out welcome mat in June Special spot for children takes root at city gardens Meet the cucurbit family Beauty of flowers in eye of beholder Rural properties have different landscaping issues Private road bill sent to governor RFL transfer station moving through government hoops Rocky Mountain educational programs for the birds Find summer fun in your back yard Big and beautiful bovine graces gulch Ask SAM: Time hay harvest with flowering Foothills could see bad fire season
May 2006 [Top of Page] Water users contesting Wellington oil field plan Tax sharing could fund interchange Commissioners eying livestock rules Reservoir designated Important Bird Area Timnath town trustee takes seat on the sidelines Town election channels Timnath in new direction U. S. Highway 287 changes will affect rental incomes Halligan-Seaman: Will ag be harmed or helped? Enclaves denied annexation vote Hearings to tackle health system issues Windsor hall draws regional crowd for polka dances FRHS entrepreneurial minds target Mother's Day Wellington voters re-elect mayor and revamp board Paws With A Cause connects pups with people Irish students bring art to nature center Transplanting tomatoes and peppers requires care Insects intrigue, inspire artists through centuries Saving seeds for planting viable futures Pasque flowers inspire winning art for RF poster County Republicans primed for primary races Two candidates seek state Senate District 15 seat Fossil Creek Reservoir evolves to public space RFL to weigh in on land plan Storm chasers seek wild wind Livermore fire department sees change in command Outdoor places need dedicated advocates RFL department celebrates ISO rating Pioneer spirit still drives Liz Case
April 2006 [Top of Page] Plans for big reservoirs draw coalition of critics Annexation battle heats up capitol Library district could help solve funding problems Hundreds sway county decision on livestock rules Highway 287 widening plan goes to public in April March delivers welcome snow Fossil Creek currents flow through region's change Halligan plan threatened in city council water war Criminal justice proposal will buy beds and time Obermeyer Hydro helps folks manage water worldwide Expanded senior center opens Proposed forest land auction raises skepticism Liquor license hearing draws crowd in Wellington Big hearts save gentle giants Hardy mules break stereotypes through versatility Riding opportunities knock with 4-H project Legislature axes private use of eminent domain Groundbreaking draws crowd of 1,374 Wellington community dreams its future Robotics Club trains future engineers Wellington ballot draws 14 trustee and mayoral candidates Red Feather Medical Clinic hosting health fair Onion family essential for cooking and good health Golden Sunset club keeps friendships strong
March 2006 [Top of Page] Photo contest winners announced $300 million justice tax may be on ballot Oil, water mix well in Wellington Timnath, county resolve urban renewal feud Fossil Ridge High School wins design award Bring a shovel and dig for world record Stock regs move to next arena Candidates line up to lead Larimer County offices Advance Tank, Wellington make good neighbors Planning a vegetable garden is half the fun Northwest residents want lots of room to roam Building permits nosedive in 2005 Latino Issues Task Force studies county's role Wellington wants to know what residents think Wellington chamber seeks members Wireless ballot measure could connect Timnath Floodplain map changes affect homes in LaPorte Study shows CWD prions viable in muscle tissue Halligan-Seaman comment period ends March 17 Foundation teaches ag culture Break the ice for winter ritual Canyon fire department gets DHS grant Crystal Lakes VFD launches web site Wheeks and squeaks: Caring for guinea pigs takes work Ask SAM: Conservation districts rely on volunteers
February 2006 [Top of Page] Group organizes to change U.S. health care system City studies transportation upkeep fee Intel Corp. receives rare tax incentive from county Livestock rules spur controversy Big band man makes Studebakers swing La Nina pattern brings snow to mountains, wind to plains Health educator guides change Local doctor stumps for national health insurance Horak seeks job of county commissioner New chamber to provide direction and leadership CSU needs landfill for sterilized animal remains Jurisdictions join together to control Boxelder Creek Rural business options studied Timnath to decide on home rule Front Range Steel: three generations of builders Southeast school will ease crunch at Zach Elementary Plans for new Wellington elementary move forward County restructures fairgrounds management jobs Ice-skating: free and nostalgic Goats make good company Landowners protest subdivision plan Pioneer Association plans 100th birthday party Landscape photographer publishes first book Birder wins award Ancient prairie predators leave ghostly legacy Wellington board has five openings Town hall will manage Wellington recreation programs Ask SAM: Investigate water rights before buying Conservation partners protect Livermore ranch
January 2006 [Top of Page] Familiar, friendly face lost to city budget cuts Wellington inks deals: School district purchases land Toll road bills again on legislative agenda Full-service grocery signs lease Annexation opponents look to '06 legislature Community rushes in to help Harvest Farm Area's mountain schools excel State group forms to fight eminent domain abuse Financing approved for new 4-H building CDOT decision brings relief to many along 287 Building materials get second life Elder care web site is useful tool for caregivers From Bellvue to world hot spots, Kaplan studies people Local teacher learns first-hand about Japanese schools Wellington encouraged to make strategic plan Town budget expenses projected to top $25 million Book focuses on Gould history County prepares to adopt livestock regulations Horsetooth Mountain Park plan update under way Road issues part of planning puzzle in Red Feather Lakes Raptor program expands mission and finds new home County purchasing landfill site north of Wellington Homes always needed for 'the noble breed' Prairie dog is component of prairie stewardship Community service is life-long passion Red Feather delivers to Katrina victims in Mississippi Trappers Point homeowner wins stewardship award Ask SAM: Monitor chickens for flu symptoms County approves $258 million budget

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