Archive for July 18, 2009
It's News to Me: The Ups and Downs of Open
By Shari Phiel Berthoud Recorder "Excessive administration secrecy ... feeds conspiracy theories and reduces the public's confidence in government." — Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) "Press releases tell us when federal agencies do something right, but the Freedom of Information Act lets us know when they do not." — Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) The Freedom of Information Act and the Colorado Open Records Act are two of the most critical tools journalists have to do their jobs. But public ... Full Story
British Soccer Camp Teaches Respect, Sportsmanship
By Michael Hicks Berthoud Recorder Sierra Messick has never played competitive soccer. Most of her playing experience has been at school and recreationally. But one of the reasons the 11-year-old Berthoud resident chose to take part in this week’s British Soccer Camp at Bein Park was because she wants to get better at playing the game. (more...)
