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The importance of shopping local and how I do it. Friday Fest 2022, Greeley, Colorado. HeidiTown

Originally published in the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor on December 22, 2022. In 2020, an Amazon truck lived in my neighborhood. I walk the dog multiple times a day and there it would be, lurking around the corner each time I left the house. I started to think that the driver was just going around the block, again and again. Then, I started to talk with friends and family and realized

Lighthouse Cafe, Berthoud, Colorado

If you give me the choice between a banana split and a plate of fries, I’ll take the fries every time. I love French fries. I know it is not  the most healthy food choice, but when consumed in moderation they make me insanely happy, especially the fries from Light House Café in Berthoud, Colorado. I’ve been going to Light House Cafe for as long as I’ve been writing at

Rooney Fest - Berthoud High School Film Festival - TONIGHT!

By Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer The Surveyor   First there was Cannes, then Sundance and Telluride, and now, Rooney Fest. A film festival is an organized presentation of a collection of movies shown at a specific place and time, usually over a few days. The collection of movies can range from old movies to new movies, independent films or student films; it all depends on the festival’s focus. The world’s first film

Party Across America!

I recently had the opportunity to interview author Michael Guerriero. His new book, “Party Across America! 101 of the Greatest Festivals, Sporting Events and Celebrations in the U.S.” arrives in book stores this November. This book makes  a great stocking stuffer!   Pre-orders are available  on Amazon. Read all about “Party Across America!” by going to: party-across-america-filtermist1