Archive for November, 2014
Obituary: Jerry Joseph “Papa” Sladek
Jerry Sladek passed away in his home on the morning of Saturday, November 22, 2014. Jerry was born to Georgia and Jerry Sladek on November 20 1934. Jerry was preceded in death by his sister Margie, and survived by his brother Ralph. Jerry is survived by his wife Dorothy. Jerry and Dorothy spent 56 years together after meeting at Arvada High School. They have two children Joseph and Tina Sladek. Jerry served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. Jerry was a loyal Broncos fan and adamant ... Full Story
The Vet is in: Laryngeal Paralysis
Sonya Sia, DVM Surgical Intern It is a warm, sunny summer day. You are hiking with your long time, furry friend, Duke, a 9 year old Labrador Retriever. He has been your hiking buddy for years, but recently his breathing has seemed hoarse and loud. Usually, Duke easily beats you up the trail, but now Duke is panting as he tries to keep up with you. What could be causing Duke’s difficulty breathing? Laryngeal paralysis is a progressive, degenerative disease that causes the larynx, also ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: October 2014
Provided By James Anderson Patrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad Wednesday, October 1 Family Problems: 100 block of Hummingbird Place, a resident called and asked for a welfare check for her husband. 2 contacts: 2 verbal warnings . Extra Patrols: Berthoud Schools, Town Parks, Gateway Park, Mathews Farm, 2nd Street Trailer Parks. Traffic Enforcement: CR 17, Hwy 287, Mountain Ave., Stop signs enforcement at 5th Street and Michigan and 4th Street and Bunyan. Thursday, October 2 Follow-Up ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: October 2014
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident reports for October 2014 Wednesday, October 1 BFPD responded to a medical call on 2nd Street. The crew assisted TVEMS with the patient care. BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on Jefferson Avenue. BFPD responded to a report of a residential structure fire on Colorado Avenue. The fire crew found a single story structure with moderate smoke inside the residence coming from an oven that was set for self-cleaning. The structure was ... Full Story
