The Town of Berthoud is hosting a community meeting to discuss the proposed Xcel Energy natural gas line replacement project in the area west of town on Thursday, Aug. 8 at Berthoud Town Hall, 328 Massachusetts Ave., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please attend and discuss alternative routes within the town and Larimer County.
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Mosquito control in Berthoud By Rudy Hemmann The Surveyor The Town of Berthoud hasn’t been spraying to control mosquitos like other neighboring towns, such as Loveland. However, the decision to not spray has been the town’s policy for the past several years, according to Town Administrator Mike Hart. “We brought this issue (mosquito spraying) to the board in 2010 and again in 2011,” said Hart, “and both times the direction from the board was to stick with the larvicide program and not spraying. We are still working off the direction of the board in 2010 and 2011.” Hart also noted that when a recent health department document came out regarding West Nile virus danger it was already too late to control mosquito populations through the use of insecticides. Hart pointed out the experts from Colorado Mosquito Control informed town staff if the town had wanted to spray the program should have started a week or two earlier and that two or three applications over the span of a week to 10 days were needed in order to be effective. He also noted the issue could not be brought up for discussion by the board because no board meetings were scheduled until Aug. 13. The cost of spray applications also became part of the staff discussions. That left town staff with the following dilemmas: • Whether to begin spraying without first bringing the issue to the town board, and knowing full well that the board had set a policy of no spraying. • Starting late in the season with a spraying program. • The cost for spraying, ranging from $6,000 to $7,500 per application, would need to be done without board approval. • Looking at a weather forecast that called for a good chance of rain for the following five days. Rain following a spray application would greatly reduce or eliminate the effectiveness of the application.
• Informing the public that spraying would start the following day was problematic. All of the above factors weighed in on the decision to not spray, according to Hart. “Berthoud is surrounded by agriculture, so we are surrounded by water. We have irrigated fields all around town. There is a lot of breeding ground right outside of the town limits that we can’t control,” Hart said, before surmising a lot of the insects “fly in for the night, have lunch and then fly home again.” The Larimer County Department of Health had issued a news release on July 31 “strongly recommending” adult mosquito spraying in municipalities and adjacent urban density areas of the county. “The risk of human West Nile virus (WNV) infection is rapidly escalating,” the news release stated. The health department also reported two individuals, one from north Loveland and the other from south Fort Collins, had recently been infected with serious neuroinvasive forms of the virus, and that it was likely they were both infected during the second week of July, “when the numbers of infected mosquitoes was a lot lower than it is today.” The document also pointed out for every neuroinvasive case an estimated 150 to 250 persons have become infected with the virus, of which 35 to 60 people will have symptomatic illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website, “Most people infected with WNV will have no symptoms. About one in five people who are infected will develop a fever with other symptoms. Less than one percent of infected people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, neurologic illness.” The memo issued by the health department implies the numbers of Culex mosquitoes, which transmit the WNV to humans, has been rising. However, the numbers in Berthoud do not reflect the same trend. Berthoud Parks and Recreation
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BUSTED IN BERTHOUD
Photo by Rudy Hemmann
A large contingent of law enforcement officers descended on a Berthoud residence located at 407 Colorado Ave., at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1 to exercise a search warrant. Larimer County Sheriff deputies and Berthoud police were involved in what can only be described as a raid. Neighbors stated the house is occupied by Patricia Hill and her adult son, Kyle. The Hill’s were not home at the time. Berthoud Police Chief Glenn Johnson would not confirm the reason for the raid as it is still under investigation, however he did report officials “found the evidence they were looking for.” At press time an arrest warrant was being prepared.
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Volume 10, Number 32
GOATS, RABBITS AND RIBBONS
Photo by Ray Beard
Arika Beard is busy at the fair this year with pygmy goats, rabbits and cake decorating. She earned awards for Grand Champion in Showmanship, Grand Champion Pygmy Goat Wether, Grand Champion Un-freshened Doe, Reserve Supreme Grand Champion Doe, Champion and Overall Grand Champion in her cake decorating division and will represent Larimer County at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. Arika is 11-years-old and will be going to Turner Middle School this year.
Bull(y) in the china shop
By Rudy Hemmann The Surveyor
The Town of Berthoud will host a public information forum regarding a route for a replaced natural gas line which Xcel Energy has chosen, and is doggedly adhering to, despite requests from the town administrators to find another route. According to Town Administrator Mike Hart, town staff has been locked in a dispute with Xcel Energy concerning an 80-year-old easement west of town where Xcel plans to replace an existing natural gas line with a much larger gas line using the existing easement. The easement, which Xcel has steadfastly remained committed to, bisects a town-owned property that town staff has designated for development into a site for recreational activities, including ball fields and a possible future recreation center. This site is just one of many other privately held properties which will be impacted, some of them severely, if the project is allowed to proceed under Xcel’s current plan. Quoting from a May 13, 2013, memorandum from Hart to Xcel Energy representatives: “In our last communication we discussed the nature of an alignment placed into service 84 years ago vs. the growth and potential for growth in the Berthoud area in this century. The current alignment in Larimer County west of Larimer County Road (LCR) 19 impairs the ability of this community to grow in the future … Xcel certainly realizes that the long-term benefit for this, and any gas line of this nature, is to minimize the
conflict between the location of the line and other public and private development.” The memo goes on to question why Xcel would “remain mired in thinking from the 1920s regarding the location of this line” when there are obvious alternatives that could be employed which would remove the proposed gas line from all publicly and privately held lands. In a memo to the town trustees Hart reported town staff had recommended the route of the gas line through this part of the county be changed to follow existing road rights-of-way, thus avoiding any properties, either publicly or privately held, altogether. “They have made concessions in Loveland, Fort Collins, and who knows how many other cities along their route, but seem determined to ignore Berthoud’s requests,” Hart noted in the memo. “(Larimer County) Commissioner Donnelly is aware of the situation, and we expect to have a representative from Congressman Polis’ office and (State Senator) Kevin Lundberg present as-well,” Hart’s memo continued. In a July 30, 2013, memorandum to Berthoud area residents Hart states: “The Town of Berthoud has attempted to facilitate agreement between Xcel Energy, the town, and private property owners adjoining the town on alternative alignments for the 84-year-old natural gas line that crosses portions of Berthoud. This line has been in service since the 1920s and is part of the major line replacement that Xcel has been completing in northern Colorado. Over the past one-and-a-half years,
while Xcel has been working on the project, Berthoud has suggested alternative alignments for the replacement line which are more in keeping with current land uses and public safety. Although discussions are ongoing, it is still unclear whether Xcel is amenable to relocation as suggested by the town. The town continues to feel strongly that an easement identified in 1920 is inappropriate in 2013, given the development that has occurred over the past 93 years and the future projected land uses in the area.” Regarding the future recreation site on the western edge of town, Hart writes: “Safety is a paramount concern for this section of the line, and the town has offered to make its property rights-of-way available to Xcel to take the line out of this area. The current easement also bisects many properties west of LCR 19 and south of LCR 8 that could be developed in the future or are currently impacted by the easement. Hart notes that town staff “continues to actively pursue an alternative alignment for this natural gas line. We have worked with Larimer County to consider a shift to county road rightsof-way as an alternative for lands between Berthoud and the Boulder County line to the south and presented these options to Xcel with no success. The town would be interested in hearing from any property owners who may be impacted by this line, both in and out of town limits. The forum will be held Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at Berthoud Town Hall, located at 328 Massachusetts Ave. from 7 until 8:30 p.m.
Colorado Cares Day includes volunteers in Berthoud
Special to the Surveyor
Many Berthoud residents devoted several hours of their time Saturday, July 28, providing service to a variety of projects on the annual Colorado Cares Day. Projects at the Berthoud Public Library and Berthoud Habitat for Humanity ReStore were part of many targeted by the Loveland Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) for the Saturday activity. Mary Peery, outreach representative of the stake’s Public Affairs Council, noted that the Berthoud residents provided substantial assistance as part of 550 members of the LDS Church who provided service in the area for Colorado Cares Day. Colorado Cares Day is a statewide day of service in honor of Colorado’s statehood on Aug. 1, 1876. This year the Governor’s Commission on Community Service targeted the project to be the largest day of service to date. This is the 14th year of Colorado Cares Day. Steve Garrett, the Loveland Stake president, said that the church has a firm commitment to assist in local projects wherever possible.
Photo by Mary Peery
Loveland resident Lois Milligan (on left) gives instruction to three girls from Berthoud Twin Peaks Ward — Barbara Escudero, Kandis Christensen and Ashlie Mansell. The three girls were among 100 volunteers who assisted in tying 124 quilts for distribution to local charities as part of the Colorado Cares Day July 27.
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Larimer County: What’s your rural area vision? Special to the Surveyor
do residents like or dislike about the services provided by the county?” The staff-assisted open houses provide an opportunity for citizens to make comments and ask questions. Citizens are encouraged to stop by for 15 minutes to help direct their future and that of their rural area. Their thoughts will be captured and used for the Phase II Evaluation portion of the project. After that, a second set of public meetings will be held to report the discoveries, findings, and identify next steps. The team understands that different areas of the county may have different thoughts and desires, and attending a meeting in their area would be helpful. However, citizens are welcome to attend any area meeting.
Berthoud homes sold in July
The Larimer County Community Development Division’s rural team is beginning a rural area outreach effort to ask residents about their long-term rural-area vision. This outreach consists of two phases: Phase I - Gathering information with a focus on community meetings and on-line input opportunities; and Phase II- Evaluation, consisting of follow-up reporting and identifying next steps. The open-house style community meetings will be held August through November throughout Larimer County in various rural locations such as Red Feather Lakes, Livermore, Big Thompson Canyon, Wellington, Waverly/Buckeye, Drake/Glen Haven, and the Fort Collins/
Loveland rural areas. A complete list can be found on the website at www.larimer. org/planning/planning/areavision. The big question concerns long-term vision, according to Larimer County Community Development Director Terry Gilbert, “The big-picture question is ‘What’s your rural area vision and what needs to be improved or changed?’ We’re also trying to learn more about what residents want easy access to with regards to conveniences such as: groceries, gas stations, banking, and repair services. We also want to know what types of support service/businesses farmers and ranchers would like to see located closer to their operations and is there an ability to colocate these support service/businesses near or on their operations? Lastly, what
NO MAGIC TO GOLF
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Lloyd Mobley has lived in Berthoud for 16 years. Mobley and his wife are also local magicians and photographers. Mobley has been playing golf most of his life but has only taken it seriously since last summer. He recently played in the Olde Course Club Championship Golf Tournament at the Olde Course in Loveland and won his flight. “I can’t believe I actually won a tournament. I’ve been out there nearly four or five times weekly, even in the cold of the winter. It takes dedicated practice to be good. Just playing on the course does not improve anyones game. PRACTICE ... PRACTICE ... AND MORE PRACTICE ... THAT’S THE SECRET.
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Director Jeremy Olinger offered the following numbers of mosquitoes captured in two traps in the Berthoud area. Trap number one is located in Town Park and trap number two is located north of Bunyan Avenue. Hart noted other area communities do spray, but they have triggers in place that when mosquito trap counts reach a certain level they begin to spray. He indicated the topic would be discussed by the trustees, either at the board retreat in September or a future board study session where experts on the subject could be asked to give input as well as the public. “We would like to be better prepared next year, with a trigger in place, where if the counts reach a certain level we have direction from the board to take the next step,” said Hart.
POLICEFILES Friday, July 26 A report was received of a sexual assault on a child. The case is under investigation. A call of disturbance in the 400 block of Colorado Avenue led to the arrest of a 27-year-old Berthoud woman who was charged with third-degree assault. Sunday, July 28 A warning was issued for a barking dog in the 100 block of E. Iowa Avenue. A caller wanted to know what the town ordinance was regarding Air Soft guns. Two juvenile were boys playing with the guns in the 100 block of Hummingbird Place. Monday, July 29 Money was reportedly stolen from a vehicle in the 400 block of Bimson Avenue. The vehicle was in the garage. A purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 300 block of Colorado Avenue. Tuesday, July 30 Extra patrols were requested by the Berthoud Living Center. Someone
FIREFILES Monday, July 29 BFPD responded to a carbon monoxide alarm on Malibu Drive. The crew used the air monitor and nothing was found. This was a result of a malfunctioning detector.
has been kicking the doors and causing alarms to activate. A motor-vehicle accident with no injuries was reported at Highway 56 and Weld County Road 7. A motor-vehicle accident with no injuries was reported in the 800 block of Mountain Avenue. Wednesday, July 31 A door-to-door salesperson was reported in the 900 block of Seventh Street. A sick skunk was reported at Fourth Street and Mountain Avenue. A purse was stolen from a vehicle in the 1100 block of Navajo Avenue. A purse was found in the 900 block of Spartan Avenue. Thursday, Aug. 1 A shoplifter was reported in the 900 block of Mountain Avenue. An 81-yearold woman was issued a summons charging theft. A search warrant was executed in the 400 block of Colorado Avenue. A green Honda sedan was reportedly passing unsafely and speeding on Highway 287 at W. County Road 8. A caller reported a noise problem with a white truck and two motorcycles Tuesday, July 30 BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Second Street. The patient was transported. Friday, August 2 BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call for breathing difficulties at
An idealist believes the short run doesn’t count. A cynic believes the long run doesn’t matter. A realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run determines the long run.
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An intoxicated woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant charging failure to appear to a DUI charge and was taken to jail. A caller reported trash trucks had damaged a sign at his business in the 1000 block of First Street. Saturday, Aug. 3 Berthoud Living Center. The patient was transported. Saturday, August 3 BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Second Street. This was a two car accident with moderate damage. There were no injuries reported.
Monday, Aug. 5 A motor-vehicle accident with injuries involving three vehicles was reported at S. County Road 17 and Mountain Avenue. A summons was issued to a 33-year-old Johnstown man charging careless driving causing bodily injury. Young boys were reported throwing rocks at a stop sign at E. Third Street and E. Colorado Avenue. A warning was issued. The following persons received cita-
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tions: Danielle M. Hartel, speeding; Pamela Sue Unger, speeding; Harold M. Swan, speeding; James Matthew Davis, sign violation; Bryce Thompson, underage comsumption of ethyl alcohol; Juan Baca Jr., obstructing a police officer, theft, unlawful acts and illegal possession/consumption of ethyl alcohol; Mythia Siebold, unlawful acts; Nadine Myers, DUR, no proof of insurance. Galen Bercaw, speeding; Allen R. Burton, speeding; Stacy Tull-Leino, speeding; Jesus M. Anaya, speeding, no proof of insurance; registered owner, parking of trailer/vehicle on street; John William Stafinski, driving under revocation, failure to stop at stop sign; Jason C. Ritter, speeding. Seven traffic warnings and 10 municipal violations were issued.
INGREDIENTS The local food movement takes root
Berthoud Local Food Event When: Friday, Aug. 9 at Pioneer Park from 7 to 10:15 p.m. What: Local food, music, and an outdoor showing of the movie “Ingredients.”
“Ingredients” is a journey that reveals
Time: 7-9 p.m. — Food for sale, music, tour Pioneer Park Community Garden, meet people and play in Pioneer Park. 9-10:15 p.m.: View the movie, “Ingredients.”
Sydney J. Harris (1917—1986)
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Harassment was reported in the 900 block of Kansas Avenue. All parties involved were told to stop all communications with each other. A two-vehicle motor-vehicle accident was reported at Second Street and Mountain Avenue.
the people behind the movement to bring good food back to the table and health back to our communities.
Words of Wisdom
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in the 800 block of Spartan Avenue. A sick skunk was reported in the 500 block of Mount Massive Street. The Department of Wildlife was contacted and they will pick up the animal. A warning was issued for a loud party in the 400 block of Bimson Avenue. The theft of traffic cones at Second Street and Indiana Avenue resulted in the issuance of summonses to four Berthoud residents. An 18-year-old male was charged with underage consumption of ethyl alcohol. A 15-year-old female was charged with curfew violation. An 18-year-old male was charged with obstructing a police officer, theft, unlawful acts and illegal possession/consumption of ethyl alcohol. An 18-year-old female was charged with unlawful acts. A warrant will also be obtained for another juvenile male involved.
According to the CDC website the most effective way to avoid West Nile virus disease is to prevent mosquito bites in the following ways: Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and paramenthanediol products provide longer-lasting protection. Wear long sleeves and pants from dusk through dawn, when many mosquitoes are most active. Install or repair screens on windows and doors. If you have it, use your air conditioning. Help reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home. Empty standing water from containers such as flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes and discarded old tires, and change the water in birdbaths daily.
Dan Albracht 970-214-9922
dalbracht@msn.com
Why — Raise awareness about local food, support local food and businesses and fundraise for Pioneer Park Community Garden Donations — A suggested donation of $5/person will benefit the Pioneer Park Community Garden (shed, kiosk and composting structures). Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. Vendors — Longshadow Farm Never Fading Flower Poppin Kettle Drum Robby Kleeber Classical Music
For more information go to Facebook: Pioneer Park or call 303-588-9701. Thank you to our current partners and sponsors; Town of Berthoud, Pioneer Park Community Garden, Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce, Berthoud Weekly Surveyor and Poppin Kettle Drum.
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Photos by Becky Justice-Hemmann
Rascally Rabbits: Floppy-eared friends are a growing part of the Larimer County Fair and Rodeo. More than 250 rabbits were entered in this year’s livestock show and sale by more than 160 4-H members.
Larimer County Fair and Rodeo Berthoud kids have fared well at the fair this year with big winners in the cattle and sheep departments. Results for all Berthoud kids and adults will be published in next week’s Surveyor. Top left: Jacob and Dustin Sawdy pose for a picture with their steers.
Bottom left: Patrons of the Larimer County Fair take a ride on the Yoyo swing ride at The Ranch in Loveland. Rides like this are a fun aspect of the annual fair. Bottom right: Hallie Cook with her Market Sheep a Dorset, Southdown, Shrop. Hallie took third place with this lamb.
BATS Special to the Surveyor The Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) is a demand-response service which provides door-to-door service within the BATS service area. The service area is defined as Highway 287 on the north and west, County Road 4E on the south and County Road 1 on the east. Rural residents may use BATS provided they are able to obtain a ride from their residence to a pick-up point in town and later a ride back to their residence from a drop-off point. To schedule a ride, call 532-3049 before 4 p.m. the business day before the pick-up. Busses begin picking up at 8 a.m. and cease at 4 p.m. for in-town trips. Buses will begin picking up at 8 a.m. and return at 11:30 a.m. for outof-town trips. Appointments need to be completed by 11:30 a.m. Out-town-trips are provided as followed: Monday – Longmont Tuesday through Friday – Loveland Fares: Seniors are not required to pay, but donations are encouraged. In-town trips are $1 for a one-way trip and $2 for a round trip. Out-of-own trips are $4 for a oneway trip and $8 for a round trip. In accordance with the provisions of American with Disability Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, BATS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. Individuals will be permitted to use service animals, as defined in the ADA guidelines. BATS information can be provided in other languages by request. To find out more about our non-discrimination obligations or to file a complaint, please contact the town clerk or town administrator at 532-2643.
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YOURVOICE To the editor: A beautiful new park (Pioneer Park), and already we find vandalism. As I was walking through the park early one morning last week I came upon a Town of Berthoud employee waiting for the Parks and Rec staff to come see what had happened in the women’s restroom the night before. Several rolls of toilet paper had been unrolled and strewn around on a wet floor. The sink had been vandalized and there was a blob of something that had been thrown on the wall. A week before one of the pieces of playground equipment was broken. It appears the people using it were too heavy for its intended use. Thousands of dollars were spent to provide this wonderful park. Let’s work together to keep it a beautiful, safe place to spend our leisure time. Bonnie Glass Berthoud To the editor: As summer heats up, so do the youth development programs that make up our nation’s service and conservation corps as part of The Corps Network. Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC), housed within the Larimer County Workforce Center, is one right here in Northern Colorado that provides leadership, education, and workforce training tied to community and conservation projects. I’m proud to say we’ve helped many young people find a sense of self worth. This year we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary, alongside the 80th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the program from which corps of today is descended. The CCC enrolled over three million Americans during the Great Depression to work on conservation, defense, flood, and forest protection projects
I’ve been fracked F
racking has come to Berthoud. You’ve probably been hearing more and more about drilling and hydraulic fracturing lately, and there have been a number of wells in the greater Berthoud area, mostly on the Weld County side. Just last week my place just Guest east of BerColumnist thoud on Weld County Road 5 “got fracked.” Recent innovations in oil and gas recovery have led to a boom in natural gas extraction across ColoraU.S. do. Increased Congressman domestic natuJared Polis ral gas production is already helping reduce both energy costs and our reliance on foreign oil from unstable regions. Recently, Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal even warned his countrymen that their oil-reliant nation is under threat because new fracking methods are leading to increased oil and gas
The State Treasurer does not have “unfettered access” to PERA member information Special to the Surveyor The Colorado Court of Appeals on August 1, 2013, affirmed the April 2012 ruling of Denver District Court Judge Edward D. Bronfin in the lawsuit (Stapleton v. PERA) brought by Colorado State Treasurer Walker Stapleton. In the published opinion written by Judge Sandra I. Rothenberg and concurred with by Judges John R. Webb and David J. Richman, the Court concluded that “Stapleton is not entitled to unfettered access to the PERA records that he requested.” The Court wrote: “Thus, while a PERA trustee may need to access PERA records to fulfill his or her statutory duties, such access is guided by the statutory requirements that it be (1) solely in the interest of the mem-
in every state, including many parks. They provided inspiration for The Corps Network’s 127 nationwide corps of today that enrolls 27,000 youth each year. I hope you will visit a park or public space in our community and think about the contributions of the CCC and the LCCC, and youth right here in Northern Colorado, who work to ensure a healthier and more accessible community for you and your family. I also urge our elected officials to recognize the contributions these youth make to better our communities and develop into leaders. We would welcome the opportunity to host you and highlight our corps members’ work that matters. Even with youth unemployment around 17 percent, corps demonstrate youth are enthusiastic and looking for opportunities to contribute. This summer, let’s get outside and appreciate the resources our communities have to offer and thank the people who have helped make them available. Maelly Oropeza Larimer County Conservation Corps To the editor: America could become the envy of the world again if it did the following things: 1. Limit congressional terms of office to four two-year terms (eight years). Senators should be limited to two terms of office (12 years). No office combinations should be of more than 12 years total. Reduce their salaries 40 percent, down to $100,000 per year and eliminate their retirement pensions altogether. Congress needs new blood every 12 years or less, to give government the freshness that is needed these days. 2. No wars or police actions can be started without 60 percent congres-
sional approval. The president should not be able to commit troops to war unless we are invaded by aliens from outer space. And stop “executive order” laws. 3. End U.S. involvement in the U.N. and remove it from the U.S., because it is trying to replace our U.S. Constitution and supports nations that support communism, etc. We need to stop the lopsided support that U.S. taxpayers have been giving the U.N. for years. 4. Place 200 or 300 percent tariffs on all goods imported into the U.S. that are made overseas by U.S. companies. 5. Charge U.S. companies manufacturing goods overseas more taxes than U.S. products made here.
6. Boycott the buying of all goods made outside of America. Buy “used” if necessary to support the boycott. 7. Rescind NAFTA and GATT, and any other treaties that have killed American jobs. 8. End the unconstitutional printing of “fiat” money. Return to a sound value of money like that with gold and silver backing. End the privatelyowned monetary system that creates inflation with continuous higher prices and which has turned the value of the dollar into a penny or less. 9. Eliminate the income tax and turn the I.R.S. buildings into museums. Have sales tax only on items sold to consumers. Everyone will pay taxes based on their ability to buy expensive or inexpensive items that
production elsewhere in the world. That’s good news for America. New natural gas recovery technologies are fast becoming global “game changers,” with important positive security and economic ramifications for the United States. However, living in an area with natural gas can be both a blessing and a curse. For years I have met with families that have been impacted by fracking in their communities. If you live in Colorado you have probably heard about the process called hydraulic fracturing — referred to as fracking. While the oil and gas industry has long had a presence in Colorado, fracking and directional drilling technologies have enabled natural gas companies to drill in our residential neighborhoods. One day families have a backyard, and the next day they have a backyard industrial zone with a drill rig in it. This is already impacting the quality of life for many in the Berthoud area. I had heard stories about getting “fracked,” but it’s difficult to understand the extent to which, overnight, your life can get turned upside down, until you experience it. Last week a towering drill rig was built overnight across the street, near the foot of our driveway, and is now spewing black smog and making loud noises into the night. Our Berthoud farm, where our two-year-old son ran joyfully by our pond and even learned one of his first words, “turtle,” and where my in-laws have been living for several years,
had been part of our family’s Colorado dream. When the drilling rig went up next door, without notice or warning, our dream became a nightmare. My family has officially been “fracked.” Fracking has become a problem for many Coloradans, whether you do not want your children playing under an industrial site or whether you don’t want their water to be contaminated by spills. Fracking also presents potential problems for our economy, including the travel and tourism sector. We must ensure that we don’t hitch ourselves to the inevitable energy boom-and-bust cycle to the detriment of other important economic sectors. During the recent Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rulemaking process, I argued for local control, common-sense regulations, and increased distance from homes. The oil and gas industry fought hard against common-sense changes and, unfortunately, a sensible balance between homeowner’s rights and the extraction industry was not reached. The industry isn’t going to be able to brush this public debate under the carpet by denying the public’s concerns about health and quality of life. Instead, it will only flame the fire leading to more local bans and extended legal uncertainty. Now I am calling on our state lawmakers to take action to address public concerns and reach the right balance for Colorado. Here are some common-sense suggestions: 1) The majority of the representatives on the Colorado Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission should be homeowners, farmers, representatives from diverse business sectors, including tourism and health advocates. While the oil and gas industry should also be represented on the commission, they should not be the tail that wags the dog. 2) Local control should be respected. Counties and municipalities are already regulating drilling in a manner consistent with their local economy and goals, and we need to explicitly allow them to do so. 3) The rights of homeowners and their neighbors should be respected. Surface property rights should mean something, and if someone wants to drill on your land or in your neighborhood in a way that affects you, they should have to consult with you beforehand about their plans. 4) Additional distance, or “offsets,” should be required between where people live or work and where fracking takes place. 5) Penalties from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission need to be large enough to serve as deterrents to bad actors, not just a cost of doing business. Colorado also needs to take enforcement seriously. We now have less than 20 enforcement employees monitoring over 40,000 wells. This is simply not enough. For us to preserve our beautiful greater Berthoud area, we need to enact sensible fracking regulations sooner rather than later.
bers and benefit recipients, and (2) for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits and defraying reasonable expenses incurred in performing such duties as required by law.” The Court supported the Colorado PERA Board of Trustees’ process and stated, “the other trustees also must act in accordance with their fiduciary duties, and if that requires them to place reasonable conditions on, or refuse, a co-trustee’s wholesale request for information, then the trustees must do so ... ” From the Court’s conclusion, Stapleton “bears the burden of establishing that his request is consistent with a fiduciary purpose and would not impose an unreasonable expense on PERA.” In the Denver District Court ruling in April 2012, Judge Bronfin determined that the Colorado PERA Board properly concluded that the Treasurer is not entitled to information he requested regarding the top 20 percent of PERA benefit recipients. Information requested by the Treasurer included: the annual retirement benefit, year of retirement, age at retirement, last five years of salary as a PERA member, employer division,
and zip code. John MacPherson, a Denver Public Schools retiree, stated, “This ruling affirms that the Colorado Court of Appeals agrees that it is inappropriate for a Trustee to request specific information which could be used to identify individuals and their related benefits. I am hopeful this decision will put an end to the prolonged litigation and will prevent further expenditure of trust fund dollars and taxpayer funds.”
Colorado PERA was represented by John V. McDermott, Esq., a shareholder of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP. “The Court of Appeal’s opinion validates the process that PERA’s Board of Trustees uses to protect the interests of its members and beneficiaries,” said McDermott. “A pivotal takeaway from the Court’s decision is that all PERA Trustees, including the State Treasurer, have a duty to remain loyal to PERA members and beneficiaries.”
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they wish to own or not own. Call it the “keep it simple, stupid” tax (Kiss Tax). 10. All empty vacated buildings that once held U.S.-made plants can be reoccupied tax free if jobs are created here. 11. Let any company with $5 million or less in sales operate government-free for the next 20 years or so. 12. Limit the number of new laws that can be created in all departments of government, nationwide. Also, new laws need term limits in order to determine if they are good or bad laws to keep. Mike Sanfilippo Berthoud
BERTHOUD WEEKLY SURVEYOR “Covering all the angles in the Garden Spot” Volume 10, Number 32 ISSN #1556-1585 USPS 023-132 Periodical postage paid at Berthoud, Colo., post office 440 Mountain Avenue Berthoud, Colorado 80513 970-532-2252 970-532-5424 fax www.berthoudsurveyor.com Publisher/Managing Editor Becky Justice-Hemmann Project Manager Rudy Hemmann Assistant Editor John Gardner Account Manager Diane Wells Sports Editors John Hall Jan Dowker Office Manager Jo Buckridge Contributing Writers & Photographers Caroline Creager Kathleen Donnelly Debbie Draper Sandy Ellis Mark French Mike Hotka Dan Karpiel Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer Kristi Leonard Anastasia Marchese Bob McDonnell James Skeen Published weekly in Berthoud, Colorado, by the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor. The publishers reserve the right to edit, classify or reject any advertising or news copy. Liability for any newspaper error in an advertisement shall not exceed the cost of space occupied by error. The publishers assume no liability for any advertising which is not published for any cause. The publishers assume absolutely no obligation or responsibility for subject matter in copy placed by its advertisers or their agents. It is also understood that the advertiser and the agency placing such advertising jointly and severally agree to indemnify Berthoud Weekly Surveyor, LLC against all expense, loss or damage sustained by reason of printing such copy. Subscription rates are $32 per year to residents of 80513 and $42 per year to zip codes other than 80513. Postmaster: Please send address changes (Form 3579) to the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor, 440 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513.
Berthoud Weekly Surveyor August 8, 2013 Page 5 The historical society and Mark French are interested in obtaining and copying old photos from Berthoud’s past. Please contact Mark at 532-2147 if you have any photos you would like to share.
A LOOK AT BERTHOUD
Rev. Elkanah Lamb’s Little Thompson Valley mission I n 1878 the Little Thompson Valley was home to a handful of people. A few dozen farms dotted the countryside, and the settlement of Berthoud consisted of the homestead cabin of Surveyor Lewis Cross, Columnist a stagecoach barn, a boxcar that served as the Colorado Central train depot, and a log building that doubled as a school house and church. In 1878 the Mark Reverend French Elkanah J. Lamb was a circuit-riding preacher who had been assigned to what his United Brethren church identified as its “Little Thompson mission.” That mission was not a building but an organized undertaking to bring religion to the valley’s isolated homesteaders who lacked opportunities to practice their faith. Lamb was born in Indiana in 1832. As a youth he watched his father operate a station on the Underground
Railroad where escaped slaves were hidden on their journey north from South Bend to the free state of Michigan. When Lamb was a young man he worked as a barrel-maker or “cooper” before he moved to Iowa where he married and became a farmer. In 1857 Lamb migrated to Linn County, Kan., where he continued farming and remained with his wife and children until the spring of 1860 when he was drawn to the gold fields of the Rocky Mountains. After arriving in Denver Lamb bounced around the gold camps of South Park for the summer before he returned to his life in Kansas. Following the Civil War Lamb and his family continued their westward migration to Nebraska where they engaged in farming and raising livestock before Lamb followed a calling to the ministry. In 1867 Lamb’s two young daughters died only to be followed by their mother, who passed one year later. Lamb married again in September 1868 and, in April 1870, was ordained as a minister of the United Brethren church. In May 1871 he was sent to the Colorado Territory to join Rev. St. Clair Ross in “the upbuilding of our cause in Christ’s name and the glory
of God in those far off mountains and vales.” Leaving his wife in Nebraska to tend to their affairs, Lamb took the train to Denver, riding with several passengers who made a pastime of firing their guns at buffalo herds grazing along the tracks. In 1871 Lamb and Ross erected the first United Brethren church building in Colorado at a location between Denver and Brighton and along the Denver and Cheyenne railroad. In June of that year, after the church was completed, Lamb and Ross traveled up and down Boulder, St. Vrain, Left Hand, Little Thompson and Big Thompson creeks to minister to settlers. The preachers relied on the homesteaders to provide them with food and lodging and donate money for their living expenses. In 1871 Lamb, who was a life-long lover of nature, also made the ascent of Longs Peak. In 1877 the United Brethren church appointed Lamb to its Big Thompson mission. In 1878 Lamb was assigned to the Little Thompson mission, but a grasshopper plague had reduced the farmers’ income to the extent that there was meager financial support for the minister. Lamb soon relocated his family and ministry to Estes Park where he
established a dairy business and collected a small income guiding parties to the summit of Longs Peak. Lamb’s mountain home was 35 miles from the nearest post office or store. Later in his career Lamb accepted other ministerial assignments in Colorado, but eventually returned to Estes Park where he shared a love of nature with his close friend Enos Mills. The Little Thompson Valley was just beginning to fill with homesteads in 1878 when Lamb was assigned to the Little Thompson mission. While a devastating grasshopper plague forced him to relocate to Estes Park, another United Brethren minister was assigned to the mission the following year. The Little Thompson mission continued until the fall of 1886 when the United Brethren erected the first church building in the town of Berthoud at the northeast corner of the intersection of Fourth Street and Turner Avenue. The author thanks Karen Bennett who recently donated Elkanah Lamb’s autobiography, “Past Memories and Future Thoughts,” to the Berthoud Historical Society. Information from the book that was published in 1905 was used in this article.
Past Memories and Future Thoughts. United Brethren Publishing House. 1905
Rev. E.J. Lamb was assigned to the United Brethren church’s Little Thompson mission in 1878. The mission was not a building but an undertaking to provide early settlers with religion.
Steps to protect yourself from scams prevelant on Craigslist Special to the Surveyor
Last week, a Berthoud police officer took a fraud report from a resident who tried to sell some things on Craigslist. The victim was contacted by someone from out of state who wanted to buy the items. The person sent the victim a check for more money than the parts were worth and then asked him to cash the check, take the money for the items and wire the rest of it to a third party in another state. The victim did this and was later advised by his bank that the check was bad and that he was now responsible to pay the money back to the bank. Craigslist can be a very dangerous place. Whether you’re buying, selling, looking for a new job, hunting for an
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Public Star Night By Meinte Veldhuis Little Thompson Science Foundation Public Star Night at the Little Thompson Observatory, will be held on Friday, Aug. 16 from 7 to 11 p.m., 850 Spartan Ave. at Berthoud High School (park east of the high school; directions are posted on our website, www.starkids.org). Our guest speaker is John Stocke, astronomy professor in the Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences Department of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the title of his talk is “Native American Star Knowledge.” Native American star and constellation myths, including the story of the creation of stars, will be explored. The talk, based in part on Stocke’s interviews with two Navajo medicine men several years ago, includes excerpts from taped conversations with the men and delves into the Navajo relationship between the cycle of life and the rhythm of the heavens. “It’s an interesting look at a culture that isn’t too far from here,” Stocke said. Stocke interviewed the medicine men at Gates Planetarium in Denver dur-
as described, or doesn’t exist at all. If you’re selling, be very cautious of a buyer who is eager to purchase your items sight-unseen. This is a red flag, especially if you’re selling something really valuable. 4. Research the buyer/seller — Use Scambook and Google. Search for their name, e-mail address, business or any other personal information they’ve provided. If this person has ever scammed anyone (or attempted to scam anyone) using the same information, it’s probably been reported
online. 5. Don’t give out more personal information than necessary — When you sell on Craigslist, don’t include any personal information (name, address, phone number) in your public listing. No one needs to know anything about you unless they’re buying whatever you’re selling.
ing the late 1970s as part of a research project he undertook while teaching at the Navajo Community College in Tsaile, Ariz. While Stocke’s current research focuses on the observation of distant objects, he believes people need to connect with the stars and the sky in other ways too. “Many people in the Western world today are disconnected from the environment,” Stocke said. “Because of their circumstances, living in remote areas, many native people are still much more connected to the environment, including the sky. “Looking at these traditions allows us a different perspective.” Stocke is a Professor of Astrophysics and Space Astronomy at the University of Colorado at Boulder. His teaching interests include astronomical observations and instrumentation, general astronomy and ancient astronomy. His research interests include the evolution of quasars and BL Lacertae objects; the structure of extended radio galaxies; the environment of active galaxies and its effect in the active nucleus of these galaxies; isolated galaxies; x-ray emission from quasars, Seyferts, BL Lac objects, and normal stars; and Herbig-Haro objects as interstellar shock fronts and tracers of bipolar outflows from young stars. Stocke is an extragalactic observer who uses all manner of space-based and ground-based telescopes to study normal and active galaxies, clusters of galaxies, and intergalactic gas. His primary interests have been in using
the Hubble Space Telescope’s spectrographs to discover, inventory and study intergalactic gas clouds and to figure out their relationship to galaxies. This study has led to the first-ever detection of matter in voids. Professor Stocke is a member of the science team building the COS Colorado University and Ball Aerospace. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the presentation will start at 7:30 p.m. Weather permitting after the presentation (around 8:30 p.m.), visitors will be invited to observe various celestial objects through our six inch AstroPhysics Refractor, and 18” Tinsley and 24” Cole Reflector telescopes. Public star nights at LTO are held the third Friday of each month (except July, when we are closed for annual maintenance). No reservations are necessary for these nights. Just come and join us for the talk and some observing afterwards. If you have any questions, please call the observatory information line at 970-613-7793 or check the LTO website at: www.starkids.org. Public Star Nights at the Pioneer Museum, 224 Mountain Ave. in Berthoud, home of the historical six inch Brashear Refractor from John Bunyan, are held on the first Friday of each month. If you have any questions, please call the Bunyan observatory information line at 970-532-2147 or check the museum website at: www. berthoudhistoricalsociety.org/bunyan. htm.
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AND FITNESS
Stiffness in horse can be traced back to rider T
he Berthoud Athletic Club adds a unique physical therapist to their group in Vicki Baker Hitchcock. Hitchcock not only graduated from one of the nation’s top physical therapy schools, Surveyor University of Columnist North Carolina Chapel Hill, she is an internationally recognized equestrian. Prior to her physical therapy career, Hitchcock was best known in the equestrian world for the bids she Dr. Caroline made for the Creager, PT, DPT 2000 and the 2004 Olympic Games in the sport of Eventing, a triathlon of horse sports including dressage, cross-country jumping and show jumping. She is also a well-respected riding instructor and clinician. Her gift for teaching has served her well in the physical therapy clinic. In addition to her well-rounded education, Hitchcock has extensive training in
women’s health and pelvic rehabilitation and chronic pain management. She has recently been trained in trigger-point dry needling, a cutting-edge technique providing immediate pain relief and often quicker recovery times to many people suffering from acute or chronic injuries. “I am so excited about working with Dr. Creager. She is an outstanding physical therapist with an exceptional health and wellness focus for the whole body,” Hitchcock said. “It’s rare you find such a thorough program in such a down-to-earth facility. From personal trainers and Pilates to massage, Silver Sneaker classes and yoga to her abdominal and pelvic floor boot camp, Dr. Creager has built a super program that helps many people lead healthier and pain-free lives. It is such a blessing to be a part of such a wonderful physical therapy clinic and club.” Combining her schooling and passion of physical therapy with her knowledge of horse sports and rider and horse development makes her the ideal therapist to help riders return to the saddle after injuries or strokes or to simply improve their riding through strengthening and balancing their bodies. “Physical ailments in the rider can cause multiple issues in the horse’s
performance,” Hitchcock said. “Becoming a physical therapist has given me a huge toolbox for helping riders on and off the horse in so many ways.” According to Carol Ellis, professional barrel racer and owner of Lazy Heart E Tack Shop and Arena in Berthoud, Hitchcock helped her get back up on the horse. “She really gets what we do as riders and has helped me get back in the saddle when I thought my riding career was done,” Ellis said. Core strength and hamstring flexibility are the two areas where riders often need the most help, according to Ellis. “Horses often get blamed for stiffness or unevenness to one side, but much of this imbalance can be traced back to poor alignment or weakness in the rider,” Hitchcock said. Hitchcock’s stretching tip: Seated hamstring stretch: Sit on the edge of a firm chair. Straighten one leg and tighten the quadriceps muscle on the top of the thigh while bending forward at the hips until a pull is felt on the backside of the thigh. Hold this for 30 seconds and repeat four to five times dai-
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ly, or more often during competitions or days that you’re in the saddle for an extended amount of time. Use caution, keep your back straight and avoid bouncing while stretching. Hitchcock’s strengthening tip: Improving core strength while riding is efficiently done by sitting the slow trot and performing periods of bracing where you tense all your muscles in your pelvis and low back and hold for a few seconds, working up to longer periods of time. At first your horse may mistake this for a downward transition cue, but Hitchcock finds that most horses, with a little encouragement, will allow the rider to perform this exercise while maintaining a slow trot and tuning out this cue for a short time. “This exercise must be performed in correct alignment,” Hitchcock said, “So eyes on the Courtesy photo ground or arena mirrors can be Vicki Baker Hitchcock rides her horse over an helpful.” obstacle in a recent event.
As summer vacation gets into full swing, the Hearing Rehab Center (HRC) is urging children and adults to protect their hearing, reminding them that noise-induced hearing loss cannot be reversed. Summer brings a chorus of sweet sounds. But it also brings noise that can be harmful to our ears. Prolonged exposure to the roar of lawn mowers, power tools, motorized recreational vehicles, target shooting, concerts, loud sporting events and fireworks can all wreak havoc on our hearing. In fact, the single bang of a firecracker at close range can permanently damage hearing in an instant, making it forever more difficult to hear the subtler sounds of summer. While many noisy recreational activities are part of summer’s delight, it is extremely important to take precautions to ensure that these activities do not damage our hearing. “Noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss,” says Dr. Matt Wilken, owner of HRC. “Both the loudness of the noise and the length of time you’re exposed to it matter. But by taking some simple measures, people can protect their hearing while still enjoying their summer activities.” Here are some simple tips to follow: • Use earplugs: When you know you will be exposed to loud sounds, use earplugs. Disposable earplugs, made of foam or silicone, are typically available at local pharmacies. They are practical because you still can hear music and the conversation of those around you when you have them in your ears. But when they fit snuggly, they are effective in adequately blocking out dangerously loud sounds. Custom ear protection crafted
to fit each unique ear also is available from your local hearing health care professional. Custom protection ensures a proper fitting mold each time, further reducing the risk of unwanted noise exposure. • Keep the volume down: When listening to smartphones and MP3 players, keep them at a low volume. Importantly, limit your use of headphones and ear buds. • Limit your time in noisy environments: Do all you can to limit the length of time you spend in a noisy environment. And when you do participate in noisy activities, alternate them with periods of quiet. • Take measures to protect against swimmer’s ear: Be sure to dry your ears completely after swimming. And do your best to drain any residual water from your ear canal by tilting your head to the side. Also, monitor the bacterial count when swimming at the beach. Many beaches post signs. Stay out of the water on the days that the bacterial counts are high. • Visit your local hearing health care professional: A hearing health care professional can provide a hearing test to determine your baseline hearing level and determine if you have any hearing loss that should be addressed. Hearing health care professionals also can provide custom-fitted ear protection to help you preserve your hearing. “We often take our hearing for granted,” says Romano. “But the truth is that hearing loss, especially when left untreated, affects our quality of life. Hearing is a significant connection to the world and our loved ones. We should do all we can to protect it.” • How noise affects our hearing: We hear sound when delicate hair cells
in our inner ear vibrate, creating nerve signals that the brain understands as sound. But just as we can overload an electrical circuit, we also can overload these vibrating hair cells. Loud noise damages these delicate hair cells, resulting in sensorineural hearing loss and often tinnitus (ringing of the ears). The cells that are the first to be damaged or die are those that vibrate most quickly — those that allow us to hear higherfrequency sounds clearly, like the sounds of birds singing and children speaking. Loudness is measured in decibels, with silence measuring at 0 dB. Any noise above 85 dB is considered unsafe. Most firecrackers produce sounds starting at 125 dB, presenting the risk of irreversible ear damage. Repeated exposure to loud noise, over an extended period of time, presents serious risks to hearing health as well. If you have to shout over the noise to be heard by someone within arm’s length, the noise is probably in the dangerous range. Here are other warning signs: • You have pain in your ears after leaving a noisy area. • You hear ringing or buzzing (tinnitus) in your ears immediately after exposure to noise. • You suddenly have difficulty understanding speech after exposure to noise; you can hear people talking but cannot understand them. About Hearing Rehab Center Founded in 1996, HRC is Colorado’s premier audiology and hearing aid provider. As audiologists, we believe our job is to provide customized solutions to help people hear better. HRC has 18 locations throughout Denver and the Front Range, visit www.hearingrehabcenter.com for more information.
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Chimney Rock National Monument I
was unaware of Chimney Rock National Monument until earlier this summer when I was invited to attend the Native American Cultural Gathering there. It is Colorado’s newMy est monument, View designated on Archaeological Area. Surveyor Columnist Sept. 12, 2012. The mission of CRIA is to provide an It is located in enjoyable and educational experience for southwest Colothe member and the general public who rado, about 30 visit the monument, while being sensiminutes west of tive to native cultures and assisting the Pagosa Springs. U.S. Forest Service in protecting the site. You may As you may have guessed, the site think, like I is being protected for more than just did, that it’s geological reasons. The site has historical Chimney Rock significance, as well as spiritual signifiand Companion cance, to many Native American tribes. Rock, two spires Heidi jutting out of the That is because Ancestral Puebloans Kerr-Schlaefer built more than 200 homes and ceremodry landscape, nial structures in the area; some have that make this been excavated and other still remain place unique, under ground. but these geological wonders are just the There were no walking tours availtip of the iceberg. able when we visited, because the Native The Antiquities Act of 1906 gives the American Cultural Gathering, an annual president authority to designate national event, took priority. If we had taken monuments in order to protect “objects of historic or scientific interest.” Since 1906, the guided tour we would have seen the Great House and Chimney Rock itself. more than 100 national monuments have Despite the many interpretive signs been created, including seven in Coloon the walking trail rado. National leading down to the monuments are Native American currently manCultural Gathering aged by agencies; site, I learned that including the much of what is National Park written on the signs Service, Forest are educated guessService, Fish and es. There is still Wildlife Service very little known or Bureau of about the site. Land ManageWe do not know ment. why the Ancestral From midPuebloans estabMay through Photo by Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer lished a community September, there and why they guided walking Aztec dancer tells the story of one of the tours are avail- dances they will perform during the Native left so abruptly. Every 18.6 years, able at Chimney American Cultural Gathering at Chimney a lunar standstill Rock National Monument. Rock National takes place at Monument, a Chimney Rock, 4,700-acre site. Since 1988 the Chimney and during the winter solstice the moon Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA), a rises perfectly between the rocks, fram501(c)(3) nonprofit, has partnered with ing an incredible scene that can only be the U.S. Forest Service to protect the observed from the Great House Pueblo. historical resources of the Chimney Rock
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Chimney Rock National Monument.
This has led some to believe the area was actually an ancient school for astronomy, but no one can know for sure. The next predicted alignment is in 2022. The Native American Cultural Gathering takes place at Chimney Rock every July and brings together multiple tribes who come to reconnect with their spirituality and who allow the public a chance to connect with Native American culture through dance and art. We spent the morning watching Aztec and Hopi tribesmen and women perform intricate and beautiful dances. I was reminded of my own multiple heritages — Irish, Scottish and Korean — and how each have dance at their cultural core. What I took away from my day at the Native American Cultural Gathering at Chimney Rock is that human beings really aren’t all that different from one another. Sometimes we do not realize this until we have the opportunity to explore a culture that, at first, may seem very different from our own. For more information go to ChimneyRockCo.org.
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Size and other factors matter when buying a new TV By Bob McDonnell The Surveyor Shopping for a big-screen television can be confusing, considering all of the options. Buyers have to first decide if they want a plasma screen or LED/LCD technology. Plasma TVs create a picture by sending an electrical charge to a small sheet of tiny plasma cells. LCD (liquid-crystal display) televisions are composed of liquid crystal compressed between two glass plates and backed by a separate light source — fluorescent lamp. An image is created when an electrical charge is applied. LED (light-emitting diode) televisions are similar to LCDs, but instead of using the fluorescent lamp, they use hundreds of very evenly distributed LEDs. The plasma television has the shortest lifespan. It should last 60,000 hours, which is about 33 years if used for five hours a day. At that point, it’s
projected to have half of its brightness. LED televisions have a half-life of more than 100,000 hours. The LCD models fall somewhere between. Most modern televisions on the market measure 40 inches or larger (diagonally). They have a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels; the more pixels available to make an image, the greater the detail. An advantage of LCD’s is that the screens reflect less light and have brighter pictures. Will Greenwald, a writer for PC Magazine, says the energy efficiency of LEDbased LCD is the best flat-panel HDTV technology. All HDTVs are Courtesy photo considered “wide Many factors contribute to purchasing the right television for a family’s needs. It’s important to format,” which means do some research before buying, according to Surveyor columnist Bob McDonnell. their proportion more
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closely resembles a movie theater’s screen than a traditional, standarddefinition television screen. If you want to get technical, the widescreen aspect ratio is 16:9. For every 16 units of width, the screen is nine units tall. All standard definition screens have a 4:3 aspect ratio. Since the format fills more of your field of view, “bigger is better” when it comes to picking a screen size. Consider the size of the room where you will view your television. Generally, a 56 to 62-inch sets will allow for seven to 12-foot viewing distances. If you are going to be sitting from eight to 13 feet from the set, you should consider a 62 to 70-inch model. And, don’t forget the Internet when you are out looking for your new television. Most high-definition televisions let you connect to your home computer network — either through a cable or wirelessly. This allows you to view content stored on the computers on your network and to also access content from the Internet. Some models have a feature that allows you to access Amazon, Netflix and YouTube. So, before you go to the store, think about your needs, viewing situation, and budget.
COMMUNITYCALENDAR Send your calendar items regarding non-profit organizations only to editor@berthoudsurveyor.com by Monday at noon. Saturday, Aug. 10 Fort Collins Aglow will meet on Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. at Risen Hope Church, 1621 W. Harmony Rd., Fort Collins. We will have a pot-luck brunch followed by the meeting. Connie Weiskopf of Firestone will be our speaker. Come and bring a friend. All ages are welcome. For more information, call Carol at 970532-3117. Sunday, Aug. 11 Lovers of gospel music will hear some great renditions at Berthoud United Methodist Church, Ninth Street and Lake Avenue in Berthoud at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11. The XYZingers, 10 men from Parker, Colo., will be there to sing “Old Gospel Music” in a cappella form. For more information secretary@ berthoudumc.org or 970-532-2142. Wednesday, Aug. 14 Larimer County Extension Food Preservation and Preparation Workshops — Preserving tomatoes: Learn how to safely preserve tomatoes to enjoy all year long. This workshop provides an overview of all three methods of preserving tomatoes: canning, freezing and dehydrating. Fee: $20, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6–8 p.m. Pre-registration is required for workshops and space is limited. Register online at www. larimer.org/ext or call Edie McSherry at 498-6008. The complete summer workshop schedule is available at www.larimer.org/ext. All workshops held at Larimer County Extension FOR SCHOOL DIRECTORS THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2J BOULDER, LARIMER, AND WELD COUNTIES, STATE OF COLORADO The Board of Education of the Thompson School District in the Counties of Boulder, Larimer and Weld, State of Colorado, calls for nomination of candidates for school directors to be placed on the ballot for the coordinated school election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. At this election, three directors will be elected representing Director Districts B, E and F for four-year terms, and Director District A for a two-year term. To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector and a resident of the school district for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the election, and a resident of the director district (visit this web link to determine your district of residence http://thompson.k12. co.us/school-locator.php) which will be represented. A person is ineligible to run for school director if he or she has been convicted of committing a sexual offense against a child. A person who desires to be a candidate for school director shall file a written notice of intent to be a candidate and a nomination petition in accordance with law. Both the nomination petition and the intent to become candidate forms are available from the Secretary to the Board of Education at the Thompson School District Administration Building, 800 S. Taft Ave., Loveland, Colorado, 80537, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 7-30, 2013. Completed nomination petitions and intent to become candidate forms must be returned to the Secretary to the Board of Education no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 30, 2013. Please call 970-6135013 with questions. For more information regarding becoming a school board member please visit the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) website at http://www. casb.org/member-resources/school-elections-2013.
Office, 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., Fort Collins. Saturday, Aug. 17 Greeley Lighthouse Aglow is honored to have Matt & Amy Baldwin from Freedom & Joy Ministry on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the home of Jean Gelatt; 1102 33rd Ave, Greeley. Fellowship and a potluck brunch starts at 9:30 a.m. Aglow International is a non-denominational global ministry in over 170 nations. Women, men and youth of the community are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jean at 970-405-8786 or Joanne at 970-5159672 Wednesday, Aug. 28 Larimer County Extension Food Preservation and Preparation Workshops — Viva Salsa: Salsa is one of the most popular condiments in America. Learn how to prepare and water bath can salsa using a recipe that has been tested and is safe for home canning. Fee: $20, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 6–8:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required for workshops and space is limited. Register online at www.larimer.org/ext or call Edie McSherry at 498-6008. The complete summer workshop schedule is available at www.larimer.org/ ext. All workshops held at Larimer County Extension Office, 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., Fort Collins. Saturday, Sept. 7 Annual Streetfest and silent auction — Join the party and celebrate with live music, dancers, food and fun at the 13th annual Wildfire Streetfest from 6-10 p.m. in downtown Berthoud. The main band, “Three Twins,” anchored by John Magnie of Subdudes fame performs from 7 to 10 p.m. Other entertainment includes Keith Hancock & Friends, Drumming; Zach Damburger & Friends, HipHop; and Tap Roots, Tap Dancers. A silent auction to benefit Wildfire from 6 to 9 p.m features local artists including Pati Pelz, Grace Goodson, Gordon Middleton and other gifts for 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 Berthoud by owner — 3 bath, 3 bdrm., finished bsmt. Needs cosmetic upgrade. 532-2448 Red Haworth farm for sale by owner. 35-75 acres. 970-532-2379 SERVICES Hobbies of America, dealers wanted, free info. 532-2448 PT custodial work wanted. 12 yrs exp. at elem. school. 412-0642 or 214-4316 Exp. piano teacher, have openings for students. 214-4316 Merry’s Home Child care has openings for all ages. 970-409-8807.
sale include Eidelon CDs, B Squared Honey, gift baskets and certificates. Food and libations will be available. The Streetfest will be held between Fourth and Fifth streets on Massachusetts Avenue. Wildfire, a not-for-profit organization, offers classes, workshops and events for all ages in the greater Berthoud Community and is dedicated to building community through the arts. Friday, Sept. 13 1st Annual Berthoud Open golf tournament will be held on Friday, Sept. 13 at Highland Meadows Golf Course in Windsor. The tournament is sponsored by the Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce and a college scholarship will be awarded to a Berthoud High School student. The tournament is open to everyone. Announcements The Town of Berthoud will be flushing hydrants Monday, Aug. 19 through Friday, Aug. 30. Residents may experience a brief discoloration of the water during this period, but this is temporary. Care should be taken to ensure clear water before doing laundry. House of Neighborly Service still needs food of all kinds, especially breakfast cereal and peanut butter. Urgent need for paper products. Thompson Early Childhood Program is now accepting applications for tuition-paying and Colorado preschool students. There will be a limited number of slots available in the Berthoud area. Children will need to turn either three or four years of age by Oct. 1. Call 6135052 or 613-5761 for more information or to receive an application. You can also go to the district website at www.thompsonschools.org, go to Schools>Early Childhood to complete the application. 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 970613-7719 or Robert.sommerfeld@ thompsonschools.org. Have ideas on what would make students more successful with math or reading and writing? Be part of a subcommittee by posting at http:// tsdvoices.proboards.com. Contact: Liz.Rayment@action-works.org. You got a problem with chemistry? There is help. Free tutoring services are provided every Tuesday from 6:30 – 8 p.m in room 141. 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 970-5321916 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
1st Annual Berthoud Open Golf Tournament 4-Person Scramble Friday, Sept. 13 Lunch at Noon Tee Time 1:30 p.m.
$500 will go toward the Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce High School Scholarship fund to help a deserving BHS graduate.
4-Person Scramble 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy. Windsor www.HighlandMeadowsGolfCourse.com
Includes: 18 holes of golf, golf cart, lunch and awards presentation. Contact the chamber at 970-532-4200 to be a sponsor or to play in the tournament. Sponsors include:
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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 demandresponse basis, which means that BATS will pick you up at your home and take you to your destination in Berthoud, Loveland or Longmont. 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 5322264. 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 8:30 a.m. at the Lions Club depot. Call Joan for information at 6674206. The Berthoud Transportation Advisory Committee meets quarterly at 8 a.m. at town hall. For information call 532-2643. 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 fourth Tuesday at 5 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 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
Free garage sale ads through September E-mail to editor@berthoudsurveyor.com
Yard Sale — 341 S. Eighth St. (near Berthoud High) Friday Aug. 9, after 3 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 10, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Outdoor hoses, sprinkler heads and like-new patio chairs. Window air conditioning unit, televisions, office desk and chair. Matchbox cards, Pokeman cards, baseball cards and Beannie Babies. Dell computer, books and sports equipment. Washer. Everything works.
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 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. 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. Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee regular meetings every fourth Wednesday at town hall 6:30 p.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 5:30 p.m. Utility Advisory Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at town hall.
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