COMMUNITYCALENDAR Send your calendar items regarding non-profit organizations only to editor@berthoudsurveyor.com by Monday at noon. The Town of Berthoud offices and Larimer County offices, district attorney and the courts, are closed on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 in honor of President’s Day. Due to unusually frigid and snowy weather, the utility bills are being sent out very late this month. This delay in the billing will not impact the annual sewer adjustments that are billed starting in April each year. We realize you will be receiving the bill for February usage in two short weeks and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience the situation has caused. If you have any questions or concerns, give us a call at town hall, 970-532-2643. Thursday, February 13 Berthoud Parents As Teachers event at the Berthoud Community Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All Berthoud families with young children ages birth to five years are welcome to join us for “Family Yoga” with Vickie McLane from Yoga Adobe. Wear comfortable clothing so you can participate with your child. A free dinner will be served afterwards. Make your reservation by calling 970-215-0305 or emailing rhonda@thefamilycenterfc. org. Website http://berthoudpatweebly.com. Saturday, Feb. 15 Join Berthoud United Methodist Church members and friends on Saturday, Feb. 15 to “Share the Love” with flood survivors. We will be teaming up with Volunteers of America and helping with debris cleanup in Estes Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carpooling is being arranged. Contact Hawley Vining at volunteer@berthoudumc.org if you would like to help or have questions. There is an age restriction: you must be 14 years or older. The Berthoud Lions Club will host a Chili-dog luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Depot on Third Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults $5, Seniors and children $3.50. Berthoud High School After Prom Event Progressive Dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 5 - 9 p.m. Participating Berthoud businesses include: MiCocina, City Star Brewery, Whistle Stop Cafe, Brick Oven Pizza, Trailhead Cafe (formerly Lighthouse Cafe) and DaBean. $50 per couple, $30 per person. 100 percent donation to APE. Tickets may be purchased at Berthoud High School in the office. Greeley Aglow Lighthouse warmly welcomes Vanessa White from Ft. Collins as our speaker on Saturday, Feb. 15, with a potluck brunch at 9:30 a.m., followed by the meeting at The Healing Way, 1535 Eighth Ave., Greeley. (www.aglow.org or northerncoloradoaglow.org) Come join us and see what we are all about. For more information call Jean at 405-8786. Saturday, Feb. 22 Fiber Fest, presented by Larimer County 4-H. Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. in the McKee building at the Larimer County Fairgrounds. Open to the public. Vendor booths, demonstrations, fiber workshops and much more. Go to larimer.org/ext for information on fiber art workshops pre-registration. Tuesday, March 4 Democrat and Republican caucuses will be held on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. Berthoud locations will be announced. Announcements The Larimer County Workforce Center (LCWC) will host a series of hiring events to support local businesses and youth in summer employment opportunities during April and May 2014. The youth hiring events will host multiple businesses to concurrently interview youth candidates for summer employment positions. The LCWC will prepare youth with a master application and optional resume for your review. The LCWC will provide: • Access to 16 – 18 year old, youth job seekers • Pre-scheduled, coordinated interview times during a 2 - 3 hour period • Large conference room for concurrent, one-on-one or panel interviews • Central locations in Loveland at Loveland Library (300 N. Adams Ave.) or in Fort Collins Larimer County Offices (200 W. Oak St.) • Accommodations to your hiring needs The business will provide: • Seasonal position descriptions • Staff to conduct one-on-one or panel interviews The LCWC offers this service as a courtesy to support your business through the recruiting and hiring process. Please contact Marie 970498-6650, Jackie, Sandra, or Kate at 970-498-6082 for more information and to schedule your event. Larimer County’s application process is underway for Larimer County 101: A Journey Through Larimer County Services (LC101), a nine-week class introducing Larimer County residents to county services and the people who provide them. The sessions meet on Thursday evenings March 27-May 22 from 6-9 p.m. in and around Fort Collins. Applications are available online at the county’s Larimer 101 Web page: http://larimer.org/news/larimer101. htm. The deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. Information about previous classes is also available at this website. The class is free and limited to 35 participants. For more information contact Larimer County Community Information Manager Deni La Rue at 970.498.7150, dlarue@larimer.org. Volunteers needed for new group of youth at risk at Hearts and Horses. Thanks to the generosity of the Bohemian Foundation, 32 youth at risk from Lincoln IB Middle School will have the opportunity to participate in
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the PrairieStar Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Larimer County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 32-1-804.1, C.R.S., that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time three (3) Directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms for PrairieStar Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Lisa A. Jacoby, the Designated Election Official for the PrairieStar Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1898, (303) 987-0835. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official not later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014, 67 days prior to the regular election. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Affidavits of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014, 64 days prior to the regular election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-8-104, C.R.S., that applications for mail-in ballots may be filed with Lisa A. Jacoby, the Designated Election Official of the District, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1898, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the regular election (Friday, May 2, 2014), except that if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on the 7th day before the election (Tuesday, April 29, 2014). PRAIRIESTAR METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, and 4 By: /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby Designated Election Official Publish in: Berthoud Weekly Surveyor Publish on: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014
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an innovative experiential education program called Open Door Project for eight sessions (February through April and September-October this year). Open Door combines Equine Facilitated Learning and Emotional Intelligence to teach social and emotional skills necessary for success to Lincoln Middle School kids. Class begins Feb. 25, 11:40 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. and will run every Tuesday for eight weeks through April 29. We prefer volunteers who have been through the Changing Leads training, but are willing to conduct an additional training if folks are interested in getting involved. Please email or call Katie if you are interested being involved katie@heartsandhorses.org or 970-663-4200 ext. 307. 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, display the work for public viewing in a Larimer County building, and publicize the selected artist whenever appropriate. The artist will host one public art-related program to increase the public’s appreciation of open spaces through art. For application and other information, go to: 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. Loveland Community Blood Drives February 2014 Loveland Area Saturday Community Blood Drive, Saturday, Feb. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donations inside Trinity Lutheran located at 3333 Duffield Ave., Loveland Loveland South Walmart Community Blood Drive, Friday, Feb. 21 from 9:30-11:10 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. Donations inside Bonfils’ mobile bus located at 1325 N. Denver Ave., Loveland For more information or to schedule an appointment please call Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 800-365-0006 ext. 2 or visit www.bonfils.org.For more information about Bonfils Blood Center, please visit www.bonfils.org or call 303-363-2300. 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. Scheduled Meetings NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING OF THE HANDY DITCH COMPANY Meeting will be held at the Berthoud Community Center, 248 Welch Ave.; Berthoud, Colo. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at 9 a.m. for registration and call to order at 10 a.m. for the purpose of electing board of directors for the ensuing year, and to transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. Brad Johnson, president. If you have any questions please call Lisa Butler at (970) 532-4613
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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. Al-Anon is an anonymous fellowship that offers support to people whose lives have been affected by relatives and friends who suffer from the disease of alcoholism. Anonymity is protected at all times. A weekly Al-Anon meeting is held in the nursery of the First Presbyterian Church of Berthoud (531 Eighth St.) on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please enter through the main door on Eighth Street, then go straight ahead into the nursery. An elevator is available for those who might need it. For more information, contact Liz at 970290-4359. 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 5324653. 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 970-5322730 for more information. Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) is available for Berthoud residents on a demandresponse basis. Call 532-3049 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 Wednesday 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. 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 5322228. The Lions are available to loan out supplies for handicapped or disabled people. Contact John Bona, 970532-2605, Bob Talley, 970-532-2228 or Curtis Wilson at 970-532-2638. 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 weight-loss 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 Notice of Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of McIntyre Lateral Ditch Company Meeting will be held at the office of The Handy Ditch Co; 2010 County Rd. 10E; Berthoud, Colo., on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of electing board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. Dan Hooker, president. If you have any questions please call Lisa Butler at 970-532-4613.
second Monday at 7 p.m. in the Town of Berthoud offices board room. For information call 970-581-4603. 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 970-213-9050. 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, 532-4498. 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 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 6794534 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. Moms in Touch is currently meeting to pray for our school-aged 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. 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. Thompson School District meeting schedule, February 2014. Feb. 5 - TSD BOE Special Meeting Work session begins at 6 p.m. Administration building board room. Feb. 12 - TSD BOE Special Meeting - Work Session begins at 6 p.m. Administration building board room. Feb. 19 - TSD BOE Regular Business Meeting begins at 6 p.m. Administration building board room. 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 OF Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of Welch Lateral Ditch Company Meeting will be held at the office of The Handy Ditch Co; 2010 County Rd. 10E; Berthoud, Colo., on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 at 9 a.m. for the purpose of electing board of directors for the ensuing year, and to transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. Greg Ludlow, president. If you have any questions please call Lisa Butler at 970-532-4613. 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 SALE Red Haworth farm for sale by owner. 35-75 acres. 970-532-2379 HELP WANTED
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