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The Forgotten

The Forgotten

By: Marcel Gemme This Memorial Day one way to honor the memory of those who fought for our country is to bring attention to the struggles of our current veterans. It's not hard to imagine how military duty can lead to mental health issues, but what many don't realize or fully appreciate is the crisis that veteran suicides have become. The annual number of Veteran suicide deaths has exceeded 6,000 each year since 2008. Something that's only now beginning to be understood is the strong link ... Full Story

Ivy Stockwell Retirement Party

Ivy Stockwell Retirement Party

The parties are not the same

The parties are not the same

Do American liberals ever pay attention to the corruption in the Democratic Party at all? If so, why do they insist that the Republican Party is worse? Quora Question: Answered by: Randy Weir: Author, journalist, minister Lifelong conservative and former Republican here. Let’s run through this. Reagan should have been impeached over Iran-Contra, but Oliver North perjured himself to protect him, and became a Republican hero for doing so. Bill Clinton lied about an affair and was impeached. ... Full Story

Republican Lies About the Culture Wars

Republican Lies About the Culture Wars

  From the Boston Globe by Teresa Hanafin I know you are but what am I: It can be head-spinning to try to keep up with which silly culture war Republicans are going to launch next to distract voters away from the fact that they have no policy ideas. So they gnash their teeth when M&M candy characters switch from high heels to sneakers and rend their garments when companies publicly oppose hateful laws aimed at LGBTQ people. But their favorite tactic, honed to perfection by their cult ... Full Story

Berthoud Fire Calls: April-2022

Berthoud Fire Calls: April-2022

April 1 - 3   Friday, April 1 Squad 61 responded to the 4000 block of S. Garfield Avenue for a 62-year-old man having breathing problems. TVEMS assumed patient care, and the crew helped with loading the patient for transport. Engine 61 responded to the Banner Health Clinic for a medical assist and transport. Engine 61 dispatched to the 600 block of Mountain Avenue for a sick person. The crew assessed the patient and obtained a baseline set of vital signs. Patient care was transferred ... Full Story

Berthoud Police Blotter: April-2022

Berthoud Police Blotter: April-2022

    April 1 - 3 Friday, April 1 Assist to Weld County Sheriff’s Office: East Highway 56 - A man reported to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) that he was kidnapped by armed subjects and then was involved in a pursuit with WCSO down Highway 85. Later that morning, the man ended up at a business in Berthoud and reported the same story to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. During an interview and search of the vehicle, his story did not match up, and it appears he ... Full Story