‘Area News’ Archives
A Dinner Playhouse that Dazzles
By Dani White Berthoud Recorder For a unique experience that fuses high caliber entertainment and a delicious, full and fresh-made food menu in one charismatic venue, look no further than the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Johnstown. (more...)
State News: Colorado Selected to Lead Health Care
As health care reform whirls around the national stage this summer, 15 community clinics in Colorado are already getting started on a pilot project to improve the system. They're taking part in a new initiative to improve care at the so-called "safety-net clinics" for low-income Coloradans. (more...)
State News: Encourage Kids to Get Outdoors
For most kids in Colorado, summer break is more than half over. Many of them may have spent most of those sunny days indoors, glued to a TV or computer screen, researchers have found. National Wildlife Federation spokesman Kevin Coyle says kids spend half as much time outdoors today as children did just two decades ago. "On a Saturday afternoon, you really won't see any kids outdoors. They're all indoors. That's a really new phenomenon." Research shows that over the past 20 years, the number ... Full Story
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...)
Price of Admission: 'Harry Potter and the
By Kyle Lee Berthoud Recorder Hollywood has been in love with the sequel for a long time now. Franchises are built with the hopes of creating a series that will last for years and make a giant pile of money. But most get progressively worse with each incarnation. I present you with Harry Potter, based on the incredible works of J.K. Rowling, a series that will span eight movies (the seventh book will be split into two movies). Here we stand at the sixth chapter in the series and incredibly, ... Full Story
Berthoud Area Transportation (BATS) Bills Allowed
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Beef the Old-Fashioned Way
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Main Street Leaders Get Advice on Promoting Berthoud
By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder Strategic planning and using social media to reach people were among key topics marketing experts addressed during a seminar at the Brookside Garden Event Center Friday, July 10. The seminar sponsored by Downtown Colorado, Inc. focused on ways to promote towns and attract people to them. During her presentation, Katherine Correll, executive director of Downtown Colorado, Inc., said that to be effective in promoting communities, their leaders need to identify ... Full Story
Make Hay While The Sun Shines
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