COMMUNITYCALENDAR Send your calendar items regarding non-profit organizations only to editor@berthoudsurveyor.com by Monday at noon. Saturday, March 29 On Saturday, March 29, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Johnstown Historical Society will have their 4th Annual Tea at Two at the Johnstown Senior Center, 101 W. Charlotte St., Johnstown. Tickets are $15/person and can be purchased at Johnstown Hays Market service desk, or by calling Pat at 970-587-2899. Roxanne Bortnick will be presenting a “Fashions of the Decades” program featuring women’s clothing for every decade from 1890 to the present. There will be live models as well as displays. Piano music will be performed by Nicodemus Connor. Seating is limited to 80. Proceeds go to benefit the Johnstown Historical Society and the Parish House Museum. The Parish House is celebrating 100 years this year. Friday, April 4 April 4 holiday lunch, “Springtime In The Rockies” from Fannie Palmer’s Pantry will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the McCarty Fickel house museum at 645 Seventh St. Berthoud. The cost of the lunch is $12 per person and will include a descriptive narration about the 1916 museum. Seating is limited and reservations are necessary by calling Virginia 970-3445160 by noon on Thursday, April 3. Saturday, April 5 Antique Appraisal Day April 5, 2014 — Berthoud Historical Society hosts its eighth annual Antique Appraisal Day at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be manned by veteran appraisers from Lone Tree Antiques in Eaton and Aspen Gold Antiques in Greeley. Their specialties include old musical instruments, pottery, crocks, stoneware, lamps, costume jewelry, watches, clocks, coins, toys, American Indian baskets, beadwork, weapons, clothing, photographs, cowboy saddles, tack, spurs, bridles, bits, chaps, Civil War artifacts, old photographs, paintings, prints, books, stained glass, historic documents, antique weapons, quilts, samplers, coverlets, and advertising items. No gems or fine jewelry will be appraised at the event. Those who want to know the value of a piece of furniture are advised to leave the item at home and bring a photograph in its place. Appraisals will be limited to three per person. There is a nominal fee of $5 per item for members of the Berthoud Historical Society and $7 for non-members. For more information call the LTVPM at 970-532-2147. Thursday, April 10 An informational meeting on the transition of the Larimer County School Resource Officer coming into Berthoud High School, Turner, Ivy and Berthoud Elementary will be held on April 10, 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at BHS. Please plan on attending. Saturday, April 26 “Victorian Tea Time” will be served at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Mc- Carty Fickel House Museum, 645 Seventh St. Berthoud. The cost is $20 per person and don’t miss this chance to enjoy luxurious
tea and an assortment of finger sandwiches, and sweet tasty treats. A “teapot contest” will be held and ladies are invited to share/bring their favorite teapot (at their own risk) and prizes will be awarded. Gini Rifkin, well known romance novelist, will have her books for sale. Seating is limited and reservations are necessary. Call Virginia 970-344-5160 by noon April 21. Announcements All special needs friends aged 16+ are invited to the Annual Special Needs Prom at Brookside Gardens on April 12 from 6-9 p.m. Free up-dos and dresses will be available from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 5 Stones Student Center. If you would like to register for the dance, contact Kim Land at kiml@ graceplace.org or 970-532-9886. If you would like to register for a free up-do, please contact Kim Yordt at kyordt@gmail.com or 970-590-8298. Volunteers are needed too. Boaters and anglers will be delighted to hear that the boating season at Larimer County’s Reservoir Parks is kicking off beginning Tuesday, March 25. Boat Ramp Hours March 25 through March 31 — Horsetooth Reservoir Park South Bay Ramp - 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Carter Lake Reservoir North Ramp – 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. For information about annual and daily entrance permits, boat inspections, and reservoir conditions for fishing. May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults and caregivers in our community. The Larimer County Office on Aging will host an awards ceremony, Thursday, May 8, 2014, honoring one outstanding senior volunteer and one outstanding family caregiver in our community. The Office on Aging is requesting nominations from the public for these awards. All nomination forms must be turned in or postmarked by April 11, 2014. Nomination forms and criteria for the awards can be found at www. larimer.org/seniors or by calling the Office on Aging at 970-498-7751. Since 1963, communities across the nation have come together to celebrate Older Americans Month — a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to recognizing the contributions and achievements of older Americans. Larimer County Guided Hikes and Events • Wednesdays, April 2 and 16 “Nature Notes Club Meeting.” Join the Nature Notes Club for their regular April meeting. You’ll get the chance to journal, paint, photograph and more with this fun group of people. This program will be stationary with some easy walking. Approximately three hour program. Please dress appropriately for the weather, and bring along all of your journaling supplies. Nature Notes meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month, usually during the day. Contact Heather at 970- 619-4489 for more details, such as time and location. • Monday, April 7 at 10 a.m. “Tiny Trekkers.” Join Larimer County naturalists for a special program designed for your toddler and you. This
program at Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland, off of Highway 34, will be a morning filled with crafts, stories and fun facts. A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this hour-long program. After the program, feel free to explore the open space with your child. Program is free. Please go to larimer.org/NRregistrationto sign up. Please direct questions to Heather at 970-619-4489. • Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. “Bone up on your Backbone.” Join naturalists Caroline and Jay for a nature hike designed to expose the secret world of Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland off of Highway 34. They’ll give you insight into human history and geology of this famous local landmark. Hike rating: Easy. Approximately two hour program. Please bring water for the trail and dress appropriately for the weather. Program is free, but registration is required. Please go to larimer. org/NRregistration to sign up. Please direct questions to Heather at 970619-4489. Native Plant Master participants learn about Colorado’s natural landscapes. People who would like to learn about the wildflowers of Colorado and native landscaping can take the Native Plant Master® course offered through Colorado State University Extension in Larimer County. Courses are taught outdoors at locations in Larimer County. Applications for the 2014 courses offered in Larimer County are due by March 15, 2014. For more information and to obtain an application, visit the CSU Larimer County Extension Web page at www.larimer.org/ext or contact the extension office at 970-498-6000. The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is taking nominations for the eighth Joseph Jabaily Public Health Hero Award. The Jabaily award was created by the Larimer County Board of Health in honor and in memory of Dr. Joseph Jabaily, a Loveland neurologist, community activist, volunteer and member of many boards in the county who died tragically after an accident in a charity bicycle race in summer of 2004. The award honors an individual or group who has contributed in an extraordinary way to public health in Larimer County or has made an outstanding contribution to public health in Larimer County over time. Nominations must be submitted in writing, either online or on a PDF file from the award website at http://www.larimer. org/boards/public_health_hero.cfm. Nominations are due by 5 p.m., Monday, March 31. 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 970-6137719 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 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 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(1) and (6), C.R.S. SMPG METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS NOS. 1 – 6
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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 AlAnon 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 970-290-4359. 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 demand-response 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 532-2228. The Lions are available to loan out supplies for handicapped or disabled people. Contact John Bona, 970-532-2605, Bob Talley, 970-5322228 or Curtis Wilson at 970-5322638. 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. 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 boardroom. 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 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.
Berthoud Community Library District Story times and Events: March/April 2014 No family story time on March 28, 2014: Library Closed Kids 2 Books — March 31 at 4:30 p.m. This after school book club is for beginning readers in grades K-2. We will read and discuss books each Monday in March.\ Three ways to play at Berthoud Community Library during spring break The Great Stuffed Animal Library Overnight Adventure April 4-5 — Three years old and up Here at the Berthoud Community Library, we know how stuffed animals are important members of your family. Therefore, we love having them visit the library and stay overnight for a Stuffed Animal Overnight Adventure. Drop your animal off on Friday, April 4, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Who knows what might happen overnight when they all get together. Pick up your animal the next morning, Saturday, April 5, from 9 - 11 a.m. We will give you a report and pictures of your animal’s library adventure. Camp Green Screen March 31 - April 4, 12 -4 pm. Middle School students Do you like to make music or write stories? Perhaps photography or acting is your thing. Help us create a short film using your talents and our technology tools. Berthoud Community Library is holding a special week-long program for middle school-aged kids during spring break, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required so call or come in and reserve your space. 970-532-2757. Silent Library April 2, 7 p.m. High School Students You’ve seen it on MTV, now it’s your chance to play Silent Library at Berthoud Community Library. Are you up to the challenge? We have outrageous activities ready — you just have to be silent while you compete. Join us Friday, April 2, 7 p.m. at Berthoud Community Library. Get together a team of four friends, then call or come into the library to register. $5 per person entrance fee (covers cost of materials). Prizes for the winning team and Brick Oven pizza for all competitors.
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. Rural Alternative For Transportation (RAFT) is available for seniors and disabled adults who reside outside of the town of Berthoud but within the Berthoud Fire Protection District. Phone the Berthoud Community Center 970-532-2730 to register as a rider to receive rides to and from Berthoud, Loveland or Longmont, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thompson School District meeting schedule, March 2014. April 9 - BOE Special Meeting Work Session I, Administration Board Room April 16 - BOE Regular Business Meeting at Berthoud High School 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.
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 Piano for sale ... needs some work, good brand, $300. You move it. Contact Virginia Huppe if interested, 907-344-5160. 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