Our Natural World: Dinosaurs and Other Colorado Fossils
By Doug Nichols Berthoud Recorder As dinosaur lovers of all ages in our state know, the Colorado State Fossil is the stegosaur (Stegosaurus stenops). This familiar herbivorous dinosaur with rows…
Dinosaurs and Other Colorado Fossils
As dinosaur lovers of all ages in our state know, the Colorado State Fossil is the stegosaur (Stegosaurus stenops). This familiar herbivorous dinosaur with rows of plates along its back…
The Life of a Gypsy
By Shari Phiel Berthoud Recorder Like many little girls I fell in love with horses when I was very young. I also started riding when I was very young, probably…
Exercise Can Enhance Health in Senior Years
By Sandy Barnes Berthoud Recorder A well-planned exercise program can improve strength, endurance, flexibility and balance for senior adults. Some studies indicate that routine exercise can also help mental functioning…
Dear Margaret: Aug. 6, 2009
Dear Margaret, You may be the only person that I can talk to about this. Our parents told us never to air our dirty laundry in public but I simply…
Fire Beat: Aug. 6, 2009
Tuesday, July 28 BFPD responded to a carbon monoxide alarm on Sixth Street. No evidence of carbon monoxide was detected. The alarm was activated due to a faulty alarm. Wednesday,…
Obituary: Earl D. Sterkel
Formerly the Public Works Director for the Town of Berthoud, Sterkel’s working life also included construction work, and was most recently manager of Sterkel Operations, L.L.C. during which he maintained…
Police Beat: Aug. 6, 2009
Tuesday, July 28 A Third Street resident reported finding a bat in her garage. Her cat had found it first and she wanted advice on what to do. She would…
Colorado’s Oldest Living Residents
Have you met one of Colorado’s oldest living residents? No, it is not that cranky, old guy down the street; it is the bristlecone pine. They are among the oldest…
Footprints in the Sugar: A History of the Great Western Sugar Company
Author Candy Hamilton will deliver a presentation and offer a book signing of her recently published book, “Footprints in the Sugar: A History of the Great Western Sugar Company,” at…