‘Area News’ Archives
Price of Admission: 'Year One' Antics Are
By Dani White Berthoud Recorder “Year One” is a discombobulated, outlandish “odyssey” of two Neanderthal numbskulls Oh (Micheal Cera) and Zed (Jack Black) trying to find a greater purpose in the world or just somewhere they fit in. The two make a very lively duo of humorists: while Black is a bit of a prattling, off-the-cuff, madman comedian (Cera) is a contrastingly demure, witty, single-syllable wise-cracker. Oh and Zed discover they are much more capable when it comes to wielding ... Full Story
State News: Action Needed to Keep Rivers Flowing
Action is required now to secure Colorado's future prosperity and even keep some of the state's rivers from drying up. That's the finding of a new multi-agency report released this week by the federal government. Dr. Amanda Staudt, a climate scientist for the National Wildlife Federation, is among those whose research was used for the study. Colorado, she said, has a lot at stake. "Taking action to address climate change now will have a big impact on Colorado's future, keeping warming to ... Full Story
A Gift for Fathers: Good Health, Peace of Mind
Giving dad a little peace of mind when it comes to his health could be the best Father's Day gift this year. That's the message from Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains during June's Men's Health Month. Spokesperson Monica McCafferty said her organization has experienced a 22-percent increase in visits from male clients during 2008 compared to 2007. That's a good start, she said, but men are still less likely to seek preventive health care, even though help is available. "It's crucial ... Full Story
Transition Period on Horizon for Town Staff
Berthoud will soon lose not one, but two, of its staff members. On Wednesday, Public Works Director Tony Huerta announced he would be resigning from his position, with his last day coming Tuesday, June 30. In his resignation later, Huerta said that while he would have liked to stay onboard through the completion of the roundabout project on east Highway 56, his new position “was too great to turn down.” (more...)
Earth and Sky: Celestial Threesome Adorns Dawn and
By Bruce McClure Earth Sky Communications Thursday June 18, 2009 The next few mornings present the planets Venus and Mars nearby the waning crescent moon. Look for them in the eastern sky during the dawn and predawn hours. This gorgeous celestial threesome (more...)
Business Matters: Berthoud Businesses Make Mercury 100
By Laurie Hindman Berthoud Recorder Not every Berthoud business is suffering during this economic slump. In fact, eight Berthoud-based companies have qualified for the Northern Colorado Business Report’s (NCBR) “Mercury 100” list, an annual ranking of the northern Front Range’s fastest growing privately owned businesses. Companies are ranked based on annual percentage of revenue growth and must be privately held and based in the region. Subsidiaries, divisions and public companies are ... Full Story
Meal Deal: Jo to Go
By Laurie Hindman Berthoud Recorder In a rush? No time to brew a pot of coffee or grab a bowl of cereal? Have we got a deal for you and you don’t even have to leave your car. The cheery yellow and purple Jo to Go drive through is located in the Kwik Corner parking lot, on west Highway 56 as you leave Berthoud. Tiffany Thorstensen has owned and managed Jo to Go for seven months, it’s like “déjà vu — Thorstensen owned Jo to Go with her husband Peter from 1996 to 2001. Thorstensen ... Full Story
SBA Urged to Help Colorado Businesses
Berthoud Recorder Staff U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Mark Udall, and Congresswoman Betsy Markey have called on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to use newly available incentives from the economic recovery act and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to help Colorado lenders extend credit to small businesses affected by the closure of New Frontier Bank. (more...)
County Holds Meetings on Horse Facilities Regs
Larimer County presents two public meetings to update citizens on work on the Horse Business Facilities Regulations Study. (more...)
Berthoud Historic Home Tour Set for June 20
The shady streets of a small town Colorado will serve as the backdrop for the 11th annual Berthoud Historic Home Tour on Saturday, June 20. Four historic dwellings will be featured in this year’s event and can be visited in any order between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on tour day. The homes are located within Berthoud’s historic residential district and will be staffed with friendly and knowledgeable docents. Tickets for the 2-to-3-hour, self-directed tour can be purchased for $12 ... Full Story
