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Dana Buglak, founder and director of Woof and Willow Puppy Rescue, with one of the puppies rescued by the nonprofit. Courtesy: Dana Buglak. By Sarah Mead What’s more heartwarming than puppies? Almost nothing. But consider the generous heart and hand that takes in the ones who are abandoned, abused, sick or scheduled for euthanasia. In Mead, that passion and soul belong to Dana Buglak, founder and director of Woof and Willow Puppy Rescue.

John and Whitney Way founded City Star Brewing 14 years ago. Courtesy: City Star Brewing By Lisa Gage If you’re looking to see live music, play competitive trivia, try your hand at cribbage, join a book club or even participate in a fun social run, there is one place in Berthoud that offers all the above, plus high-quality hand-crafted beer. Founded 14 years ago by Whitney and John Way, City Star Brewing is way more than just an independently owned brewery.

By Shelley Widhalm The Surveyor The owner of Berthoud Wine & Spirits originally didn’t plan to discount the inventory at her boutique liquor store and put the building up for sale. But Ellen Allen hasn’t received a paycheck from the store for more than a year and has to use her own finances to keep it operating with all her profits going to her mortgage, utilities and salaries for her two employees.