Berthoud Weekly Surveyor April 10, 2014 Page 3
AND COMMENTARY
YOUR VOICE To the editor: Both parties have failed to stop the present president and past presidents from making laws by “executive orders.” I thought the Constitution allowed only Congress to make and enact laws. Both parties have failed to give the American people a sound monetary system. Having a privately-owned (by central bankers) banking cartel that creates “money out of thin air” and then charges us over-taxed taxpayers to pay interest on this inflated money is against the wishes of the Constitution. The results have given us an inflated dollar that is worth a penny or less in buying power. Both parties have killed and maimed young men and women with undeclared wars that America had no business being involved with. The U.N. was created to prevent wars. The U.S. military was never meant to be the “traffic cop” of the world. A Congress that had our U.S. interests at heart would not have allowed these unconstitutional “police actions” to take place to begin with. Take the U.S. out of the U.N. Both parties, in and out of power, have failed miserably to give us a fair and balanced tax system. The present tax system is too long and complicated,
and it destroys any incentive to make honest money, which is un-American and violates a person’s ability to enjoy peace and prosperity which the Constitution guarantees. Both parties have created draconian rules and regulations on all commercial companies, which have given the companies the excuse and reasons for fleeing the U.S. — 56,000 companies at last count. Both parties have signed illegal treaties with foreign governments that have killed American jobs and destroyed our ability to compete with cheap labor of foreign companies. Rescind NAFTA and GATT. Both parties punish small banking institutions with tons of rules while giving money to banks that should have been allowed to fail because they were responsible for creating the financial crisis we are in. Both parties have spent more money than this generation and coming generations will ever be able to pay for. Debt is everywhere, and with no end in sight. “Let someone else pay for it,” is the password in Congress. “Who cares how much we spend? Not I!” Both parties take turns seeing how
much they can get by with in shredding the document that gives us freedom and not slavery — the document we call the U.S. Constitution. Both parties are moving the U.S. toward becoming no different than Communist China, Russia and Cuba. If they can enact more laws, create more agencies and departments, we soon can call the U.S. a group of United States of Socialist America., the U.S.S.A. Thank you Mr. Putin. Mike Sanfilippo Berthoud
To the editor: The dust has settled after the election. But, the recent election has made Berthoud look foolish, in my opinion. We have a mayor, board of trustees and town administrator that seemed to be on the path toward solving one of our most pressing issues. That issue is the indisputable fact that Berthoud is in dire financial straits. The years of the no-growth policy coupled with the widely reported water and sewer problems and costs have put Berthoud in the hole so deep that needed programs have been cut. This no-growth policy was put forward and enforced by prior mayors, boards and town managers. We are still reeling from this Boulder-like policy.
Mission statement: To serve the Berthoud community with news and information and to record history for future generations. The town administrator has fixed the problems at the water and the sewer treatment plant, but the cost has been high. We will be paying high water bills for many years without more growth to support the debt. A friend of mine recently told me something that is spot on: He told me, and I am paraphrasing, that you can find water in other towns that tastes as good as Berthoud’s but you will never pay more for it. The group that aligned to take Berthoud off the path espoused by the mayor and board since 2012 has put a dark cloud over Berthoud. The very negative campaign was highlighted in newspapers and television stations making our politics very similar to national politics. The following happened just prior to and on April 1: 1. The sale by the town of the Berthoud Commons property was derailed by all of the negative publicity created by this group. It was further alleged that this property is a park by a lawyer because BMX races are held there. This is the same as saying that Fickel Park is a drug store because of the drugs being sold and purchased there. (Ask parents of middle and high school students about this.) The loss of this sale jeopardizes a $500,000 endowment to Berthoud. 2. The Haworth annexation was overturned on a ballot question.
Personally, I don’t understand how this can happen. This family met all of the requirements for annexation, spent a lot of money, brought all of the required documents to the town for approval and received the approval of the board of trustees. How does a reversal of an annexation that met all of the requirements happen retroactively? Is this reversal even legal? 3. It has now been decided that any future annexations will require voter approval. Trustees are elected to make these decisions after all of the conditions for annexation are met. They don’t select property for annexation; it is brought to the town by the owners. For future annexations, Berthoud will have to come up with a minimum of $10,000 if the vote is a special election. Berthoud is broke and it is hard to believe that anyone wanting to annex in the future will spend much money working on a development to be decided by voters. I hope that Jennifer Baker and Chris Buckridge will support the efforts to attract home builders and developers to Berthoud. Mr. Henning will have many fences to mend with other trustees and staff after his campaign, but hopefully he will recognize what is right for Berthoud.
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 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 970532-2730 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 5322228. The Lions are available to loan out supplies for handicapped or disabled people. Contact John Bona, 970-532-2605, Bob Talley, 970-532-2228. 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 970215-0305 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 nonprofit, 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 970581-4603. 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. 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 303-7754006 or rose55@aol.com.
COMMUNITYCALENDAR Send your calendar items regarding non-profit organizations only to editor@berthoudsurveyor.com by Monday at noon. 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 12 Aglow of Fort Collins will meet on Saturday, April 12 at 9 a.m. at Risen Hope Church, 1621 W. Harmony Rd., Fort Collins. Pot-luck brunch followed by the meeting. All ages are welcome. For more information, call Carol at 970-5323117. For more information about Aglow International, go to www.aglow.org or www. Northerncoloradoaglow.org. Navigating Conflict in the Workplace, April 22 from 9 - 11 a.m., at the Larimer County Workforce Center in Ft. Collins. To register call 970-498-6658. Thursday, April 24 Berthoud Parents As Teachers event at the Berthoud Community Center from 6-8 p.m. All Berthoud families with preschoolers (prenatal- 5 years) are welcome to join us for dinner and a class “Safe and Healthy Food Choices.” Make your reservation by calling 970-215-0305 or 970-215-2798 or email rhonda@thefamilycenterfc.org. berthoudpat.weebly.com. 9th Annual Foothills Taste of Loveland on Thursday, April 24 from 6-9 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation & Tech., Taft Avenue and 14th Street in Loveland. (Former HP/Agilent campus.) Proceeds benefir foothills Gateway and the Namaqua Center. 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. Volunteers need for After Prom event on April 26. Contact laura Decker at bhsape2014@gmail.com to volunteer. Announcements The Berthoud High School Marching Band is having their annual spring flower sale. Place your order for hanging baskets and color bowls for Mother’s Day. Contact
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the PrairieStar Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (“Districts”) of Larimer County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that elections will be held on May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. regarding the submission of the proposition of issuing general obligation bonds or creating other general obligation indebtedness or any questions necessary to implement the provisions of Article X, Section 20, of the Colorado Constitution as applied to the PrairieStar Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4. The elections are being conducted as mail ballot elections by the Designated Election Official, Lisa A. Jacoby, c/o Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, telephone number (303) 987-0835. The place of deposit for mail ballots and walk-in polling place for voting at the election will be at said office. Not sooner than April 14, 2014 and no later than April 21, 2014, the Designated Election Official shall mail to each active registered elector of the Districts, a mail ballot packet. Richard McCabe, Scott Sarbaugh and Neil Almy are candidates for terms extending to the second regular election. The walk-in polling place shall be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. beginning April 14, 2014, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00
your favorite band student or call 970532-3852. 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 970532-9886. 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. Apply by April 25 for Larimer County boards and commissions openings. Contact Michelle Bird at 970-498-7015. Larimer County reservoir boat ramp hours for April — Boating hours at Larimer County Parks will expand beginning Tuesday, April 1. Boat Ramp Hours April 1 – April 30 Horsetooth Reservoir County Park South Bay Ramp - 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Inlet Bay Boat Ramp 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Satanka Boat Ramp 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday Only Carter Lake Reservoir County Park North Ramp – 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. For information about annual and daily entrance permits, boat inspections, and reservoir conditions for fishing visit www. larimer.orgnaturalresources. 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 970-4987751. 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 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
p.m. on the date of election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an eligible elector of said Districts for the purpose of said elections are persons registered to vote pursuant to the “Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992”; and (i) who is a resident of the Districts, or (ii) who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property within the Districts, whether said person resides within the Districts or not. A person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property within the District shall be considered an owner of taxable property for the purpose of qualifying as an eligible elector. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official at the address set forth above no later than the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the elections. Return of absentee voter ballots and replacement ballots may be received by the Designated Election Official at the above address, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning on April 14, 2014, until the day prior to the election, or between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the date of the election. PrairieStar Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4 By: /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby Designated Election Official Published: April 10, 2014 Berthoud Weekly Surveyor
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. • 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. 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 970-613-7719 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 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
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
PUBLIC NOTICE The Thompson School District invites public review and feedback on three different K-5 math programs that are being considered for adoption during the 2014-2015 school year. Materials can be viewed at the Thompson School District Administration Building, 800 S Taft Ave. Loveland, Colo., from April 9-23, between the hours of 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feedback will be analyzed and assimilated with data collected from classroom pilots, perception surveys, national research and regional site visits of materials in use. Final recommendation will be presented to the Board of Education on May 7.
Dwayne White Berthoud
Berthoud Community Library April events Title: Art and the cosmos When: Saturday, April 12, 2014 Where: Berthoud Community Library Description: This STEM Saturday brings art and science together! Get inspired and take your creation home. Title: Busy B’s Story time When: April 15, 2014 at 10:30 AM Where: Berthoud Community Library Description: This story time is for babies and toddlers. Stories, fingerplays, songs and fun! Title: Sweet P’s Story time When: April 16, 2014 at 10:30 AM Where: Berthoud Community Library Description: Preschool story time offers some longer stories, songs and coloring or crafts. Title: First Grade Reading Party When: April 17, 2014 at 6:30 PM Where: Berthoud Community Library Description: All first grade students and their families are invited to a reading party. We will perform a special story time, play games, and give children a chance to practice their reading and writing skills. Registration required, 970-532-2757. Title: Family story time When: April 18, 2014 at 10:30 AM Where: Berthoud Community Library Description: This story time is appropriate for all ages.