COMMUNITYCALENDAR Send your calendar items regarding non-profit organizations only to editor@berthoudsurveyor.com by Monday at noon. Christmas in Berthoud (CIB) is still in need of $5,000 to provide the selected families with their gifts. Please consider giving a tax deductible gift at www.christmasinberthoud.org, deposit a check in the account at Home State Bank, or put money in the various Christmas in Berthoud cans around town. CIBs goal is to provide for 131 children and 42 Berthoud military. Thursday, Dec. 12 The Winter Choir concert for all BHS choir students will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12 in the auditorium at 7 p.m. This is a free concert. The theme of this year’s concert is “We Need a Little Christmas,” so join us for some wonderful holiday songs and get in the spirit of the season. Friday, Dec. 13 The Larimer County Commissioners will hold an in-house press conference. This press conference will be a status update on Larimer County’s road and bridge work connecting thousands of citizens to their properties post-flood 2013. The date is Friday, Dec. 13 and the press conference will be at 10:15 a.m. in the Hearing Room of the Larimer County Courthouse Offices Bldg., 200 W. Oak St., first floor. Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic is holding its Cat Caravan Adoption Fair from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 21 in the classroom at The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, featuring its “Adopt ’Til You Drop” cat adoption special. Many families consider bringing home a new pet around the holidays, so Fort Collins Cat Rescue is teaming up with Best Friends Animal Society to encourage those families to adopt with special discounts all season long. Adult cats age 6 months and older are only $12 to adopt all month, and beginning Dec. 13 the rescue will celebrate the “12 Strays of Christmas,” featuring a different adoptable kitty each day. The Cat Caravan event on Dec. 21 will showcase numerous kittens and cats, many of which have been living in foster homes. Foster volunteers on site can share with potential adopters information about the cats’ personalities and habits in a home environment. The adoption fee for kittens at the one-day event will be discounted 10 percent to only $90. All cats and kittens available for adoption have already been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped
and received appropriate testing. All adopters are required to fill out an adoption questionnaire before adopting. To “Adopt ’Til You Drop” this season, visit Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic’s Loveland or Fort Collins locations, or come to The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, 600 N. Sherwood St., Fort Collins on Dec. 21. For more information, contact the cat rescue at 970-4848516 or visit www.FCCRSNC.org. Saturday, Dec. 14 Fort. Collins Aglow International will meet on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Risen Hope Foursquare Church, 1621 W. Harmony Rd., Fort Collins. We will eat and fellowship together at 9:30 a.m. (note time change). This meeting is open to the public. For more information, call Carol at 970-532-3117. Saturday, Dec. 21 Greeley Aglow Community Lighthouse is honored to have Cindy and Eric Johnson as our speakers for December. We are open to the public. Our meeting will be Saturday, Dec. 21 with a potluck brunch at 9:30 a.m. at The Healing Way, 1535 Eighth Ave., Greeley. For more information call Jean at 405-8786. Announcements Appointments needed for immunizations at health department.Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, the health department will no longer offer walk-in immunizations in its Fort Collins and Loveland offices. Immunizations will be given by appointment only. To schedule an appointment at the Fort Collins Health Dept., call 970-498-6767. To schedule an appointment at the Loveland Health Dept., call 970619-4580. People who have health insurance must visit their doctor for immunizations. At this time the Health Department can only bill Medicaid, not private insurance. For more information, see www.larimer. org/health. 2013 Annual Holiday Poinsettia sale, Berthoud High School band. $16 per plant or three for $45. Contact Mr. Farus at BHS 613-7700. Berthoud Living Center will collect canned food for the Christmas in Berthoud families at our entrances until Dec. 18 at 855 Franklin Ave. For more information call 970-532-2683 Boat Ramps at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake temporarily closed due to below-freezing temperatures. Effective immediately, the boat ramps at Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake are tem-
porarily closed, and there will be no ANS inspections taking place. This is in place through at least Tuesday, Dec. 10. Artists of all ages — grab your paint brushes, pencils, and cameras and help inspire public appreciation of open spaces through your art work. The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking professional visual artist applicants for 2014. The selected “Artist of the Year” will have the opportunity to create a piece of visual art inspired by a Larimer County park or open space which they will donate to the county. The Larimer County Natural Resources Department will host a public celebration of the final submitted artwork, will display the work for public viewing in a Larimer County building, and will publicize the selected artist whenever appropriately possible. The artist will host one public art-related program in order to increase the public’s appreciation of open spaces through art. For application and other information, please refer to the following website: www.larimer.org/ naturalresources/openlands/artist. htm. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 2014. Please contact Meegan Flenniken at Larimer County Department of Natural Resources at 970-619-4562 or mflenniken@ larimer.org with any questions. House of Neighborly Service still needs food of all kinds, especially breakfast cereal and peanut butter. Urgent need for paper products. BHS woodworking classes are looking for any unwanted hardwood or softwood boards for student projects. We can also use Corian countertop pieces of various sizes. Please contact Robb Sommerfeld at 970-613-7719 or Robert.sommerfeld@thompsonschools.org. Do you have a problem with math? Free math-tutoring services are provided every Wednesday from 1:10 - 3 p.m. in room 135 at BHS. This informal service for students of any math subject including AP math subjects is provided by a former math teacher. You got a problem with chemistry? There is help. Free tutoring services are provided every Thursday from 6:30 – 8 p.m in room 135. This is an open, informal environment for all AP Chemistry and Chemistry II students. This is a volunteer service provided by a chemist with 20+ years professional experience. Visit the McCarty-Fickel Home historic house museum at 645 Seventh St. in Berthoud. Operated by the Berthoud Historical Society. Tours by appointment. Call 970532-1916 in advance to arrange a tour. Scheduled Meetings AARP meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lions Depot on Third Steet at 5 p.m. for a covered-dish supper. Please bring something to share with everyone. For more information, please contact Curtis Wilson at 532-2638. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Berthoud Lions Club every Monday and Friday nights from 8 to 9 p.m. Anyone desiring to quit drinking is welcome. There are no dues or fees. For more information, please call 532-4653. A Balance and Fall Prevention Class is being held weekly. It’s free. Drop-ins are welcome to attend. Classes are held at the Berthoud Area Community Center every Tuesday from 9 -9:45 a.m. Please call 970-532-2730 for more information. Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) is available for Berthoud residents on a de-
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mand-response basis. Call 5323049 to make a reservation or for more information. Service is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Berthoud Fire Protection District board meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Berthoud Area Community Center, 248 Welch Ave. Agendas are available two days prior to the meetings by calling 532-2264. All meetings are open to the public. Berthoud Library board meets on the first Thursday of every month in the library community room at 7 p.m. Berthoud Lions Club meets on the first and third Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. They meet at the Lions Depot at Third and Massachusetts. The depot is available for rent, contact Sam Waldo at 532-2001. For more information about the Lions Club call Bob Talley at 532-2228. The Lions are available to loan out supplies for handicapped or disabled people. Contact Curtis Wilson at 532-2638. Berthoud Parents As Teachers is a free service for all families living in Berthoud who are expecting a child or with children ages birth to five. It includes personalized visits/ parent education, group meetings and developmental screenings. Bilingual services available. Contact Rhonda Richer at 970-215-0305 or Rhonda@thefamilycenterfc.org. http://berthoudpat.weebly.com. Berthoud TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the Lions Club depot. Call Julie for information at 970-587-6424. TOPS is a non-profit, non-commercial weightloss support group. Celebrate Recovery — 12-step program for anyone with hurts, habits or hang-ups. Wednesdays 5:30 - 9 p.m. at 250 Mountain Ave., Berthoud. Call 532-9886 during office hours. Call for more information 532-9886. First Presbyterian Church adult bible study, every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Facilitated by Rev. Jerry Groves. Eighth Steet and Massachusetts Avenue. Everyone welcome. Friends of the Library board meets in the library community room at 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meets monthly on the second Monday at 7 p.m. in the Town of Berthoud offices board room. For information call 970-5814603. Job’s Daughters Bethel #37 meets on the first and third Friday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the Longmont Masonic Building, 312 Main St. The organization is open to girls between the ages of 10 and 20 who are interested in self-improvement and service to community. For details contact Megan Fritts 970213-9050. All girls are welcome. Justin Bauer Memorial Post #67 of the American Legion meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Berthoud Area Community Center, 7 p.m. Contact Paul Talafuse for more information, 5324498. Larimer County Commissioner Tom Donnelly is in Berthoud the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Lighthouse Cafe at 8:30 a.m. The Larimer County Republican office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up to volunteer and help with voter registration, set up and staff booths at events, walk in the parades, make phone calls, assist in your precinct and many other activities. 4020 S. College Ave., Unit 11 in Fort Collins. 970-224-2577 or www. larimerGOP.org. Larimer County Open Lands — All meetings will be held on the
Please join the Berthoud Community Library on Saturday, Dec. 21 for its Polar Express Holiday Party. Experience the magic of the season with story times every hour, beginning at noon; crafts, snacks and a visit from Santa’s lesser known elf, Pepper Doodle. Fun for all ages. 12 - 5 p.m. at 236 Welch Ave. Questions? 970-532-2757 www.berthoudcommunitylibrary.org. fourth Thursday of each month with the exception of November and December at 500 E. Third St. in Loveland. Meeting time is from 5 – 8 p.m. Please call 679-4534 if you need more information. Larimer County Planning Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room, 200 W. Oak St., first floor, Fort Collins. www.larimer.org/bcc/meetings Little Thompson Water District Board of Directors meeting dates and agendas are posted on their website at www.ltwd.org. The district office is at 835 E. Highway 56, Berthoud. Longs Peak Networking meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. with the goal of assisting with your job search or overall career development. lpnet.org. Life Bridge Church, west on Highway 66 from the intersection of Highway 287 (Main St.), Longmont. Main entrance on west side. Loveland Classical Schools will hold informational meetings on Oct. 8, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10. All meetings are from 7-9 p.m. at Loveland Classical School, 3835 14th St. Southwest in Loveland. Moms in Touch is currently meeting to pray for our schoolaged students, teachers, staff and schools each Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. We would love to have you join us at Grace Place (upstairs). Any questions, contact Kim Land at 532-9886. MOPS group is meeting at Berthoud Family Church located at 39820 Nations Way, just west of town on 56 to the curve, then it is to the east of the Carter Lake turnoff on County Road 23. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at town hall. Reminisce meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 11 a.m. in the Berthoud Area Community Center. Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) meets the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Berthoud Area Community Center. Tree Advisory Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at town hall at 6 p.m. Wisdom Seekers will be meeting every Thursday, 9-11 a.m. at Grace Place in Berthoud, beginning Aug. 29 through March 2014. To register, or for more information, please contact Jill at 970-532-4936 or jtbieri@hotmail.com or Donna at 303-775-4006 or rose55@aol.com. NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF COLORADO Brookside Gardens, LLC, 619 E. Highway 56, Berthoud, Co. has requested the licensing officials of the Town of Berthoud to grant a new Hotel/Restaurant license to dispense malt, spirituous and vinous liquors by the drink for consumption on the premises. Hearing on application to be held at 328 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud, Co. Time & Date: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. Date of Application: Oct. 17, 2013 Petitions & remonstrances must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on Dec.16, 2013 at 328 Massachusetts Ave., PO Box 1229, Berthoud, Co. 80513. Mary K. Cowdin Town Clerk Publish: Berthoud Weekly Surveyor Dec. 12, 2013
CLASSIFIEDS $3 per line - per week Custom + $2 LEGAL NOTICES $8 per column inch - 1st week $7.50 per column inch for each additional week Deadline to place a classified ad or legal notice is Monday at 3 p.m. for each Thursday edition. Send to editor@berthoudsurveyor.com or call 970.532.2252. FOR RENT Berthoud 4-bdrm., 2.5 bath, 2-car garage, A/C, built 2012. Pets negotiable $1,650/mo. 303-506-3674. FOR SALE Red Haworth farm for sale by owner. 35-75 acres. 970-532-2379 HELP WANTED Experienced Nail Tech needed for busy salon. Need to be self-motivated, team player, & want to build a clientele. Call 970-532-1066 to set up an interview. SERVICES PT custodial work wanted. 12 yrs exp. at elem. school. 412-0642 or 214-4316 Exp. piano teacher, have openings for students. 214-4316