Healthcare is a basic human right not a political football
By Wim Laven On May 4, 2013, I delivered the eulogy for my 33-year-old brother. I’m not sure that our political representatives understand what this feels like when they make…
What is a Country For?
At the height of the George W. Bush years, a bit of a TomDispatch piece would sometimes be reposted at a right-wing website with a disparaging comment, and I’d suddenly…
Obituary: Alma Irene Krieger
January 10, 1920 – January 7, 2017 Alma Irene Krieger, 96, of Loveland, Colorado died January 7, 2017 at her home. She was born on January 10, 1920 in Anamoose,…
A Fulfilling New Year’s Resolution: Retirement Planning
By Josh Weller Social Security Public Affairs Specialist It’s 2017, and that means you might be one more year closer to retirement. Whether you’re at your very first job or…
Public Star Night at the Little Thompson Observatory
Friday, January 20, 2017 7:00 – 11:00 PM 850 Spartan Ave at Berthoud High School (park east of the high school; directions are posted on the website, www.starkids.org). The guest…
Berthoud Fire Calls, December 2016
Updated January 4, 2017 Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident Activity December 2016 Thursday, December 1, Berthoud Fire was notified of a request to assist owners of the tall grain elevator…
Family Life Under the Stigma of Undocumented Immigration
by ‘Rebecca Schneider “You have reached the voicemail box of…” “You have reached the voicemail box of…” “You have reached the voicemail box of…” Panic set in. I was supposed…
Obituary: Louise Mary Baker
Louise Mary Baker, 75, of Berthoud, Colorado went to her Lord January 1, 2017 at Pathways Hospice Care Center in Loveland. She was born December 19, 1941 in Kingsville, Ontario,…
Berthoud Police Blotter, December 2016
Updated January 2, 2017 Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Thursday, December 1 Vehicular Eluding / Aggravated Robbery / Burglary / Driving Under the Influence of Drugs /…
Obituary: John Michael “Mike” Parker
John Michael Parker, “Mike,” 68, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 27 after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer.…