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TCAP results disappoint

By Susan Richards The Surveyor

TCAP scores continue to confound the Thompson School District (TSD) administration. While our students are still testing above the state average, everyone agreed that it’s not good enough. Assistant Superintendent Judy Skupa presented the preliminary results of the third grade reading segment of the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program at last week’s work session and, while there were successes, the frustration was palpable. Coyote Ridge and Stansberry Elementary Schools were the only two in the district that rated above the district’s goal of 90 percent of students proficient or advanced. Berthoud El scored 87 percent while Ivy Stockwell ranked at 78 percent proficient or advanced — above Colorado’s 73 percent but a significant dip for both schools. Paul Bankes, director of elementary education, discussed the next steps in improving the stats, including professional development and a district-wide monitoring process. “We lost some ground on TCAPs,” said Liz Rayment, District Accountability Committee (DAC) chair, who presented the annual DAC report earlier in the meeting. Based on this report, the TSD board is asked to provide direction for the DAC in the 2013-14 school year.

The top three items the DAC felt were funding priorities in the district were digital materials, devices and software, reduced class sizes, and more STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs at all levels. As Rayment steps down after a long tenure with the committee, Director Bob Kerrigan asked her what she’d like to see before she leaves. “Money and materials for math,” she replied. “I think there’s stuff out there today that we could adopt.” Vice Chair Kodi Fidler also encouraged the DAC to become more accessible for the parents in SAC (School Accountability Committee) in order for them to feel more empowered. Rick Frei, safety and security manager, along with Bond Administrator Jay Earl, updated the board on changes and proposals for the district’s security. Many of them had a price tag which will be added to a future agenda before next year’s budget is ﬁnalized. Speaking of budget matters, there will be a community forum next week at the Berthoud High School Library, Wednesday, May 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. “Analyzing the ﬁnancial needs of the district is a complex effort that demands a large amount of collaboration and planning,” says Steve Town, district CFO. “We look forward to sharing those plans during the forums.”

More four-legged therapists needed By Kathleen Donnelly The Surveyor Hearts and Horses is in need of some new therapists — the kind with four legs. Several of the current ponies and horses are retiring or moving on to new careers. Ideally, Hearts and Horses would love to ﬁnd one pony, one small horse and a larger horse. The variety of programs requires a need for a variety of horses and ponies, and it takes a special horse to become a four-legged therapist. “We need horses or ponies between the ages of eight and 16,” said Hearts and Horses Equine Manager Liz De Kock, who is leading the search for the new horses. “They need to

be sound and healthy. Often people want to give us their retired horses with health issues, but they are underestimating what the horses do here. The horse’s well-being is our ﬁrst priority, so it’s important that the horse is healthy. That way the horse can be utilized in our broad base of programs.” According to De Kock, who recently moved to Colorado to be part of the Hearts and Horses program, anyone who thinks they have a suitable horse or pony can either donate their animal or lease the animal. No matter which option the owner chooses, at the end of a horse’s career at Hearts and Horses, the owner receives the right of ﬁrst refusal to get

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Ivy Stockwell runs for fun and funds

Photo by Dan Strait

Fourth graders begin their race.

Special to the Surveyor Ivy Stockwell Elementary finished their Stallion Stampede on May 7 with a big exclamation point. Students surpassed the school goal again this year with a record-setting number — $14,641. The annual “a-thon” is the main fundraiser for Ivy Stockwell’s PTO. This fundraiser is organized each year and it continues to receive a great response from the school community. The students at Ivy Stockwell were scheduled to run/walk their laps mid-April amidst our spring snow storms. The event had to be postponed a few times. We finally completed the jogathon on Thursday, April 25. All but two students participated (they were on crutches), out of 320 students currently attending Ivy Stockwell. Ivy Stockwell PTO would like to thank the students, teachers, staff, families, friends and the Berthoud community who not only helped support this great event but who volunteered their time to make it such a great success. We would also like to recognize our sponsors — Healthy Kids Club for providing a t-shirt to all of the students and staff, discount coupons from Dick’s Sporting Goods, granola bars from Two Moms in the Raw and jump ropes from Modern Woodmen. the horse back. The process of finding just the perfect equine is an involved one. “When someone approaches us about adopting a horse we first send out a questionnaire for the owner to fill out. This has a list of questions about behavioral issues, health issues and age. Most often we decline horses because of health or age,” explained De Kock. “We then visit a horse at their current home for an assessment. I have the owner ride the horse and then I ride the horse. I bring toys with me to see if the horse is spooky. I sit off balance, jump off unexpectedly, and anything else I can think of to

see if there is something that might upset the horse. If that goes well we bring them to Hearts and Horses for a 60-day trial period. I will ride the horse for a couple of weeks and then we will introduce the horse to the ramps, having lots of people around the horse leading them as that can upset many horses, go through the sensory trail, and put the horse through some mock situations. We track the horse’s training and how they do every day and keep in-depth training records.” If at any point the horse shows signs of stress, or is not faring well , the trial period ends and the horse

is returned to their owner. While some horses will be used in all the programs, other horses will specialize in certain programs. For example, the larger horses are excellent for the veterans program, where they might have a tall rider, versus the ponies used for children. De Kock and some other local dressage trainers school each horse once a week in classical dressage. If you have a horse that you would like to let Hearts and Horses adopt as a therapist, please contact Liz De Kock at liz@heartsandhorses.org or call 970-663-4200 ext. 303.

Berthoud library to get new look

By Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer The Surveyor

Photo by Kathleen Donnelly

Some of the great horse therapists at Hearts and Horses out on the sensory trail.

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The Berthoud Community Library is getting a major facelift, and it is the community that will benefit the most from the library’s new, youthful look. The renovation involves a lot of small things that add up to big changes to the overall appearance of the library. It’s not just about looks, however, because these changes will make the library more efficient and more able to adapt to the 21st century technology that is so imperative to a modern-day library. From 2007 to 2012, the library’s circulation increased 117 percent, but nothing has been done to the building to accommodate this growth. During the process of putting together the institution’s Long Range Plan (2011-2016), it became apparent to all involved that in order to implement the plan, changes were going to have to be made; more specifically, the current configuration of the library just wasn’t going to cut it. “We have the resources now, so we decided that instead of shuffling things around piecemeal, we would do it right and make a library of 2014, so to speak,” said Sara Wright, director of the Berthoud Community Library. “One of the things we really wanted to do was make the most out of the space we have right now. We really needed to make the space we have work more efficiently,” she added. The library hired Group 3 Planners, a company specializing in space optimization. Group 3 Planners has worked on many libraries around Colorado. A Space Optimization Plan was created by Group 3, with the input of library board members and staff. The 12-page plan outlines the changes that will take place at the library over the next four months. The entire look of the library will be altered. In fact,

the current configuration will no longer exist and, ultimately, the library will resemble a bookstore rather than a warehouse. “Today, we don’t have to allocate as much space to warehousing books. With more and more being available online, or in digital format, we are able to do more and more with less space,” said Wright. The library is paying for this project from reserved funds. The Long Range Plan provided detailed insight into the financial stability of the library, currently and in the future. They decided to refine their financial policy and set limits on how much money can be kept in reserve, and this means the library currently has money they need to spend. Where did these reserve funds come from? “Every year that we’ve been a district we’ve spent everything we’ve taken in on our annual operating budget,” explained Wright. “However, when we became the library district and separated our funds from the town’s funds, there was money that was in the town’s general fund that was raised through property taxes for the library. “Once we became a district we had control over those funds. That money had been collected for the benefit of the public, so we want to spend it and give people the library of the 21st century,” added Wright. The project is scheduled to be finished in mid-October, and the library will remain open during the entire process. “Very little money is going into the nonpublic areas,” said Wright. “The staff and I are excited because we think the library is going to be even more community friendly than it is right now.” If you have any questions or concerns about the library’s facelift, contact Sara Wright at the Berthoud Community Library District.

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Surveyor Sam

Dear Surveyor Sam: I’m not sure who looks into these things, but it seems that the feedlot east of the cemetery is violating some city or county ordinance by letting all that trash pile up and be in full view of all drivers on Highway 56. It also

Holst medals at Junior Olympic National Championships By Julee Graham The Surveyor The 2013 Level 10 Junior Olympic National Championships consists of all the regions from around the coun-

POLICEFILES On June 22 the Iron Plains Chapter of the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association (CVMA) will be leading the escort of the Traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall to the Spring Canyon Park in Fort Collins, Colo. This wall memorial is an 80 percent replica of the original Vietnam Wall Memorial that resides in Washington D.C. Assisting in the wall escort will be the Larimer County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Berthoud, Loveland and Fort Collins Police Departments. The route for the escort will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Berthoud at the intersection of Highway 56 and Interstate 25, then proceed west on Highway 56, go north on County Road 17 (S. Taft Avenue) through Berthoud into Loveland, then west onto West Tribly Road and north again onto S. Taft Hill Road up to Fort Collins, then west on Horsetooth Road, which will lead directly into Spring Canyon Park. The Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial will take one hour and is due to arrive at Spring Canyon Park by 4:30 p.m. where it will be erected by volunteers on May 23 and hosted until Monday, May 27. Viewing of the memorial will be open to the public throughout the four days.

FIREFILES Monday, May 6 BFPD responded to a smoke investigation on Sage Place. This turned out to be a controlled burn in a field. The homeowner attending the fire was notified of the burn permit process for future fires. Tuesday, May 7 BFPD responded to a medical call requested by Berthoud Police on Longview Avenue. The fire crew was released from the scene after investigation by PD. Wednesday, May 8 BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on Seventh Street. TVEMS assumed patient care and released the fire crew back into service. BFPD and TVEMS responded to Lake Avenue for a report of a sick person. The patient was requesting assistance getting to rehabilitation. The patient was transported. Thursday, May 9 BFPD responded to a medical call for heart problems on Sprague Avenue. The fire crew began patient care until the arrival of TVEMS. The fire crew was then released from the scene. BFPD was requested to assist with a structure fire on Woodbine Lane in Johnstown. The Berthoud fire crew pulled the ceiling in the garage, siding

Words of Wisdom My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson (1743—1826)

WEATHER Thursday 78/50 Partly cloudy Friday 80/54 Partly cloudy Saturday 75/50 Mostly cloudy Sunday 65/45 Mostly cloudy Monday 65/42 Mostly sunny Source: WeatherBug

seems like it would violate a health code by attracting vermin. The last time I looked there appeared to be more than 100 full white trash bags. Sincerely, Lisa Crook Berthoud Dear Lisa: The feedlot east of the cemetery is try. They were held last weekend in the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota. The event was hosted by the Twin City Twisters. Holst was one of only five gymnasts from Colorado to represent Region 3. Holst, along with six other gymnasts from Texas, all qualified for the team by placing in the top-seven spots at Region 3 Championships held in Wichita, Kan., last month. Region 3 consists of Arkansas, Kansas, Wyoming, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado. Their Senior B team of seven were the champions in their division with a score of 152.55. Holst was able to take Tuesday, May 7 Berthoud police assisted TVEMS with a possible suicidal juvenile. A reckless driver was reported at N. County Road 17 and S. Highway 287. Berthoud police were asked to check on someone who had not been in the area for a week in the 400 block of Franklin Avenue. Berthoud police checked on a child who was reported to have been cut in the 800 block of Longview Avenue. Police responded to Derby Grill on a report that bar patrons were threatening each other. Three vehicles were reported speeding in the 800 block of Spartan Avenue. Wednesday, May 8 Juveniles with marijuana were reported in the 900 block of Massachusetts Avenue. An out-of-control juvenile was reported in the 800 block of Marshall Place. Loud music was reported in the 200 block of Second Street. A barking dog was reported in the 900 block of Massachusetts Avenue. Thursday, May 9 Harassment in the form of e-mail was reported at the police station. A suspicious bundle of clothing and roofing material to help extinguish the fire. BFPD responded to a medical call at Berthoud High School for a student who was having seizures. The crew assisted TVEMS with transporting the patient. Friday, May 10 BFPD responded to a medical call on Munson Court. The fire crew assisted TVEMS with patient care. The patient was transported. Saturday, May 11 BFPD responded with TVEMS for a medical call on Weld County Road 5. The patient was transported. BFPD responded to a medical call on W. County Road 6. Upon arrival to the scene the patient was found already deceased. Larimer County Sheriffs officers arrived and the fire crew cleared the scene. BFPD responded for a possible stroke on Homer Road. The fire crew assisted TVEMS with the patient care and helped to transport the patient. BFPD responded to a reported motor-vehicle accident on Interstate 25. The crew was unable to locate an accident. Sunday, May 12 BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on North Larimer County Road 31 for a toddler who was having seizures. The patient was transported.

in Weld County and is not within the town limits. Therefore we have no jurisdiction over the feedlot. You would have to contact Weld County to ask about any infractions of county ordinances. Mike Hart Berthoud Town Administrator home both a championship plaque for team and an individual medal on beam by placing ninth with a score of 9.400. Medals were only given to the top-10 spots, therefore, she was one spot out of the medals on floor, with a score of 9.525, placing 11th. Holst placed 26th out of 57 competitors in the all-around with a score of 37.075. She was the highest-scoring gymnast out of the Colorado participants. This was a great way to end her Junior Olympic career. Now she is off to her new career as a collegiate gymnast at the University of Minnesota. Holst reports for training as a Minnesota Golden Gopher this June. was reported at the Berthoud Community Center in the 200 block of Welch Avenue. Five teenage boys were reported walking in front of and next to a very slow-moving train at Third Street and Mountain Avenue. Friday, May 10 Berthoud police received a report of drugs at Turner Middle School. A verbal altercation was reported between a man and woman in the 200 block of Second Street. A license plate was reported stolen in the 300 block of Second Street. Suspicious circumstances were reported in the 300 block of Mountain Avenue. A loose Australian shepherd-type dog was reported at First Street and Mountain Avenue. Saturday, May 11 A black Avalanche was reported driving recklessly in the 600 block of Pyramid Peak Street. Neighbors arguing over lawn clippings was reported in the 700 block of Mount Massive Street. A puppy was found in Fickel Park. A dog barking for several hours was reported in the 600 block of Pyramid Peak Street. A verbal warning was issued to teenagers in the parking lot at 10th Street and Mountain Avenue. BFPD responded to a motor-vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 252. A single vehicle was in the median. There were no injuries. The fire crew assisted with traffic control and then cleared the scene. BFPD responded to a medical call for choking on Nebraska Avenue. The patient was breathing upon arrival. The patient chose to drive to the hospital for further care. BFPD responded to Berthoud Living Center for a patient having breathing difficulties. The patient was transported.

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Senior B National Team from left to right: Nichole Guerrero — Zenith Elite, Texas; Lauren Li — World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA), Texas; Kennedy Finister — Champions, Texas; Hayley Sanders — WOGA, Texas; Ciara Gardner — WOGA, Texas; Bailie Holst — Premier, Colorado; and Chayse Capps — Infinite Bounds, Texas.

Sunday, May 12 A neighbor problem was reported in the 300 block of S. Eighth Street. A possible trespass was reported in progress in the 2500 block of E. Highway 56. Nothing suspicious was found. A stray dog was reported near the tennis courts in Fickel Park. An iPod was found in the 200 block of Seventh Street. An ATV with juveniles driving was reported at Mount Massive Street and Peakview Avenue. A dachshund was found in the 900 block of Sixth Street. A loud stereo was reported in the 100 block of Keep Circle.

Fireworks were reported in the 800 block of Spartan Avenue. A person reported being bit by their own dog at Fourth Street and Turner Avenue. The following persons received citations: Beverly D. Norris, speeding; Brooke E. Roberts, speeding; Justin McGrory, dogs kept on premises; Lee Andrew Labadie, speeding; Kathleen Gruman, speeding; Clint Eberspecher, driving under revocation, no proof of insurance, fictitious plate; Maxine Martens, failure to obey traffic signal; Rodney Bruggeman, speeding. Nine traffic warnings and four code violations were issued

COMMUNITYCALENDAR

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Friday, May 17 Berthoud Living Center, 855 Franklin Ave., would like to invite the community for hotdogs on Friday, May 17 at 2 p.m. for Nursing Home Week. Saturday, May 18 Berthoud Clean Up Day — 8 a.m. to noon (earlier if bins are full). In-town residents and utility customers must present town utility bill and valid photo ID. Turner Middle School parking lot, 950 Massachusetts Ave. Free pick up services for elderly and handicapped residents. Call town hall at 532-2643 no later then Thursday, May 16 at 5 p.m. Warriors on the Lake, Saturday, May 18, hosted by Berthoud Sportsman’s Club. To donate contact Randy at 970-302-0177. For more information contact Mike at 720-421-7446. Hope Lives! Pink Boa 5K Run/ Walk, May 18, 8:30 a.m. Front Range Village, 2720 Council Tree Ave., Ft. Collins. 3.1 miles in support of Hope Lives! Lawn and garden enthusiasts are invited to visit Northern Water on Saturday, May 18 for the free 2013 Conservation Gardens Fair, which will offer expert resources on creating and maintaining water-smart landscapes — a goal for many area residents after the recent dry winter and spring. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 220 Water Ave., in Berthoud. The fair will include seminars on irrigation scheduling, planning and maintenance of landscapes for low water use, doit-yourself sprinkler system improvements and more. The seminars begin before the fair, with start times every hour from 8 to 11 a.m. The event link under “What’s New” at www.northernwater.org includes a seminar schedule and map. The site offers water-saving plant ideas in its gallery of Conservation Gardens plant photos. Sunday, May 19 Baccalaureate service to honor and bless the 2013 graduating class on Sunday, May 19, 7-8 p.m in the BHS auditorium. This will be an interfaith celebration featuring music, local speakers, senior slideshow and light reception. A detailed invitation will be sent in the coming weeks. Hosted by a committee of senior parents, this tradition is fueled by volunteers and donations only. Co-chairs: Karin Smith 970-581-5612 and Kim Land 970-2901186. Wednesday, May 22 The BHS Boosters meet on Wednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m., BHS commons area. Announcements BHS wrestlers are selling Butter Braids until May 22 for $12 if you are interested. Delivery date will be on May 28. Wrestlers contact Coach Pickert if you are interested in selling. PLANT SALE TO BENEFIT LANDSCAPE FUND Spring has finally sprung in Northern Colorado and with spring comes plant sales. Edna Korth of First Presbyterian Church of Berthoud is hosting one such plant sale on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. The sale takes place at her home at 2851 Windrift Lane, Berthoud. For sale are hundreds of hardy perennials, herbs, bedding and house plants. Contributors include Duran’s Hobby Acres, L & M Gar-

To purchase, contact a BHS wrestler or Coach Pickert 970-593-2737. The Larimer County Dive Rescue Team is looking for qualified, professional candidates who are highly motivated and are eager to serve the community in the challenges of the aquatic environment. Applicant must have an interest in public service and ability to function as part of a highlyskilled team of rescue professionals. We are looking for individuals with any of the following experience: water rescue, dive rescue, commercial divers, military divers, recreational SCUBA, EMT, paramedic, law enforcement, or simply people with a big heart for helping people in their time of need. Larimer County Dive Rescue is a volunteer rescue organization dedicated to providing emergency water services for the citizens of Larimer County — and state wide upon request. Our organization is one charged with a mission of water rescue (surface and sub-surface) for Larimer County, Colorado. We have been in existence since 1972. The current level of training and expertise within our team is on the same level or higher than many paid organizations. In addition to our life safety and rescue mission, we perform underwater criminal investigation, evidence search and victim and vehicle recovery for the law enforcement agencies within our response area. Find our application at www.lcdrt. org, e-mail us at info@lcdrt.org, or stop by our headquarters for our monthly meeting at 1303 N. Shields, Fort Collins on the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m.. Save the date — 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. 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 613-5052 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. Be a part of what makes BHS great. Parents, students and community members are always invited to School Accountability Advisory Committee (SAAC) meetings. We meet the second Wednesday of every month in the BHS Library/IMC. Following are the dates for the rest of the school year: May 8. Berthoud Parents As Teachers is den Center, Gateway and Loveland nursery. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the First Presbyterian Church landscape fund which includes raised vegetable gardens. Fresh produce from the gardens will be used to supplement canned and packaged foods distributed through House of Neighborly Service of Loveland/Berthoud. Berthoud HNS operates out of First Presbyterian church located at the corner of Eighth Street and Massachusetts Avenue Tuesday mornings beginning at 9 a.m.

a free service for families expecting a child or with children ages birth-three. It includes parent education, group meetings and developmental screenings. Contact Rhonda Richer at 970215-0305, Rhonda@thefamilycenterfc. org or http://berthoudpat.weebly.com 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. 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 970-532-1916 in advance to arrange a tour. Scheduled Meetings AARP meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lions Depot on Third Steet at 5 p.m. for a covered-dish supper. Please bring something to share with everyone. For more information, please contact Curtis Wilson at 532-2638. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Berthoud Lions Club every Monday and Friday nights from 8 to 9 p.m. Anyone desiring to quit drinking is welcome. There are no dues or fees. For more information, please call 5324653. A Balance and Fall Prevention Class is being held weekly. It’s free. Drop-ins are welcome to attend. Classes are held at the Berthoud Area Community Center every Tuesday from 9 -9:45 a.m. Please call 970-532-2730 for more information. Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) is available for Berthoud residents on a demand-response 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, 7 a.m. to 5 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 High School parents and student volunteers. Please come to the monthly School Accountability meeting held the second Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m. in the school library. Call 970-613-7701 for more information. 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 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at

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8:30 a.m. at the Lions Club depot. Call Joan for information at 667-4206. 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 8:45 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 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. Larimer County Open Lands — All meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month with the exception of November and December at 500 E. Third St. in Loveland. Meeting time is from 5 – 8 p.m. Please call 6794534 if you need more information. Larimer County Planning Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room, 200 W. Oak St., first floor, Fort Collins. www.larimer.org/bcc/ meetings Little Thompson Water District Board of Directors meeting dates and agendas are posted on their website at www.ltwd.org, The district office is at 835 E. Highway 56, Berthoud. Longs Peak Networking meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. with the goal of assisting with your job search or overall career development. lpnet.org. Life Bridge Church, west on Highway 66 from the intersection of Highway 287 (Main St.), Longmont. Main entrance on west side. Moms in Touch is currently meeting to pray for our school-aged students, teachers, staff and schools each Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. We would love to have you join us at Grace Place (upstairs). Any questions, contact Kim Land at 532-9886. 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 turn-off 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.

FREE GARAGE SALE ADS THROUGH SEPTEMBER John Deere tractor, Heston bush hog, good tires, Saturn parts and lots more. 3428 W. County Road 4, Berthoud, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Berthoud neighborhood yard sale at Fickel Farm, First Street & Welch Avenue & Victoria Street, east Berthoud. Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grace Place Annual Missions Yard Sale Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Berthoud Skate Park on Mountain Avenue. If it rains, it will be at Kidz Place 602 Second St.

Rocky Mountain Machine Knitters meets from September through May, the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 2000 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Join our lively club for knitting fun, refreshments and great ideas from some of the greatest knitters in Colorado. Mary Jones, 303-466-3320. 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. Berthoud Library May events May 17 — Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., at the library. We will interact with fun books, songs, and finger plays. May 18 — Lego club. Join us every third Saturday of the month for an hour of building with Lego 11 a.m. 12 p.m. May 21 — Busy B’s Story Time, 10:30 a.m. This lap-sit story time is designed for caregivers to interact with babies and toddlers; with songs, finger plays, stories and bounces we will open the gateway to reading. May 22 — Sweet P’s Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Sweet P’s story time is designed for preschool children. Come interact with songs, finger plays, stories and activities we will build pre-reading skills and have fun doing it. LEGAL NOTICE The Medical Marijuana Authority of the Town of Berthoud has scheduled a public hearing re: an application for a medical marijuana license at 1090 N. 2nd St. The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Board Room, 328 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud, Co. 80513. TOWN OF BERTHOUD Mary K. Cowdin, Town Clerk PUBLISH: May 9 and 16, 2013

TOWN OF BERTHOUD NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE TOWN OF BERTHOUD PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN OF BERTHOUD GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA, A PART OF THE BERTHOUD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Berthoud Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 30, 2013 commencing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may come on for hearing, at Berthoud Town Hall, 328 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud, Colo., for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Town of Berthoud Growth Management Area. Copies of the proposed Amendment map and related materials are available for public inspection at the Town’s administrative offices at 328 Massachusetts Avenue, Berthoud, CO, 80513, during regular business hours. Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon this matter. Dated this 9th day of May, 2013 By: Tim Katers, ACIP, Planner Published in the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor: May 16, 2013 and May 23, 2013

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AND RECREATION

Track wins Tri-Valley conference By Kristi Leonard The Surveyor

Josie Spitz started preparing for the track season in January. The freshman had recently retired from gymnastics and thought the pole vault sounded like fun. She attended practices held outdoors in Boulder several times a week throughout the winter, when the runways didn’t have snow on them. Her first few weeks of vaulting were frustrating and she didn’t seem to be making gains. As the first outdoor meet approached, Spitz hoped to clear the opening height of 6 feet 3 inches. Last Tuesday Spitz sailed through the air to place second in the Tri-Valley conference meet and to finish the season as the second best freshman in the state. Spitz also ran the mile and placed fifth, showing that not all pole-vaulters are sprinters. “The conference meet is for the team,” commented Kiah Leonard. “That’s why I was willing to run all of those events.” Leonard ran the 3200 meters, 1600 meters, 800 meters, and anchored the 3200 relay. That’s a total of four miles of racing in five hours. Leonard won first place in the 3200 and1600 and placed second in the 800. Annika Jessen, Emma Degnan and Kristina Cavey set Leonard up beautifully as the four girls took nine seconds

off of the school record, earned the conference title and a probable berth to state. Ally Klaes continued her dominance in the triple jump, posting a personal best, jumping over 36 feet to win. Senior Hannah Kirk had tears in her eyes as she savored her last races as a Spartan. Kirk placed second in the 100 meters, running a season best time and led the 400 relay (Kirk, Mimi Garcia, Sarah Parker and Tacey DiVitorrio) to second place and the 800 relay and 800 medley relay (Kirk, Klaes, DiVittorio and Catherine Meeker) to fourth. Dani Pickert added a third place in the shot put and Annika Jessen took third in an exciting “come from behind” move in the 800. DiVittorio earned important points placing third in the 200 meters. At the end of the day, Sarah Parker and Lexi Seeley knew the team was in a heated battle with Roosevelt and Erie. Berthoud High School (BHS) had a slight lead but needed some points from the long jump in order to win. Coming into the meet, Parker was ranked seventh and Seeley wasn’t ranked anywhere near scoring position. The long jump was the last event to finish competition. BHS coaches and athletes anxiously waited for the final results. Parker placed fourth and Seeley placed eighth in the event. Berthoud

girls had won the conference title. Erie beat Roosevelt by one point. Nate Ryken was the top scorer for the BHS Spartans boys team which finished in sixth place. Ryken placed second in the shot put and fourth in the discus. Luke Spitz placed fourth in the 3200 meters as did the boys 3200 relay team of Axel Ayala, Kyle Cavey, Daniel Raak and Maikcol Beltran, destroying their previous time by 12 seconds. The high-jump pit was placed such that the high jumpers had to cross the track to jump, therefore causing jumpers to have to concentrate on runners coming through as well as their own jumps. BHS jumpers didn’t set personal bests because of it, but Kristina Cavey placed fifth and Emily Trujillo earned seventh place. On the boys side, Kyle Cavey and Nick Dietz tied for sixth. Freshman Everett Owens was sixth in the triple jump. The boys sprint relay team of Max Bump, Dietz, Ryan Vasquez and Caleb Price finished fifth in the 400 relay and sixth in the 800 relay. Chad Ellis, Ayala, Beltran and Jacob Mulder were also sixth. “I’m proud of these kids. They did a really good job today,” beamed Coach Colby Schultz as he took a picture with the TriValley conference champions.

Photo by Lisa Spitz

Senior Hannah Kirk, Head Track Coach Colby Schultz, senior Anna Megenhardt and senior Mimi Garcia enjoy Lady Spartans winning another conference (TriValley) championship.

MyKaela Hughes accepts soccer scholarship

By Dan Karpiel The Surveyor

When a young person decides to take up athletics, it usually begins as a hobby, a way to have fun while getting some exercise and the enjoying company friends, but it can sometimes lead to big things down the road. For those select few athletes whose performance puts them at the upper echelons of their sport, a college scholarship awaits. Berthoud High School (BHS) soccer star MyKaela Hughes is one of those athletes. On Friday at BHS, surrounded by her parents, some friends, BHS Athletic Director/Assistant Principal Chase Mc-

Bride and varsity soccer coach, Jim Craft, Hughes signed her letter of intent to play soccer as a goalkeeper for Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kan. The pen Hughes used to sign the letter was made of wood from the BHS bleachers, a gift from the school that, in McBride’s words, allows her “to take a little bit of BHS with (her).” Hughes explained that, with help from her father, she used the website BeRecruited.com to get noticed by colleges and universities around the country. The website was created back in 2000 with the mission of connecting high school athletes with NCAA coaches and recruiters and allows athletes to provide a wealth

of information that can be helpful in the recruiting process. SaidHughes, “On BeRecruited you can have all your ACT scores, SAT scores, videos, blogs, pictures, so I put all my information on and things went from there.” Despite getting interest from several schools, Hughes chose Bethany because, in her words, “it’s the smaller school setting, which I like, and they had my intentional major which is criminal justice, and I like the soccer program.” Hughes is currently a junior but will graduate in December, a semester early, and head out to Kansas in the spring. In meantime, Hughes said she plans to work hard at

TSD LAX makes great eight at state By John Hall The Surveyor The fastest growing sport in the U.S. is lacrosse. Colorado has become a hot bed for lacrosse on a national basis. Hall of Famer Bill Tierney, the legendary Princeton coach, has elevated the University of Denver (DU) lacrosse program into an NCAA powerhouse, further expanding the popularity of the game in the Rocky Mountain region. The Colorado High School Activities Association’s (CHSAA) state championships began on May 7 and will conclude on May 18 for 4A and 5A teams playing at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. The Thompson School District (TSD) was represented at state as a member of the 4A Foothills League by Thompson Valley High School (TVHS). The Eagles draw players from TVHS, Loveland HS, Mountain View HS and Berthoud HS. The compilation of athletes is common place in rounding out teams throughout the state. This situation creates highly competitive teams and can make breaking into the line-up a challenge, but helps groom players to compete at the highest level, further enriching the status of Colorado lacrosse. By virtue of TVHS’s #8 state seed, they earned hosting an opening state playoff game against St. Mary’s HS from Colorado Springs, the #9 seed. Only 16 teams qualify from each classification (4A and 5A) for the state tournament. What makes the Eagles season even more impressive in advancing to the state playoffs as an eighth seed is that they only had six seniors on the entire varsity squad, with three of those starters. The Eagles fought through injuries this season, with key players not being available and a 1-3 start, to finish the regular season 10-5, going 9-2 in their final 11 games. Couple that with the challenging spring schedule changes, playing four very physical games — outscoring their opponents 58-15 in the last eight days of the season — and this special group of young men can look back at 2013 as a campaign to remember. If these boys can continue to grow as players and young men driven toward excellence and character, they have a very bright future in 2014 and beyond. Head Coach Richard (Modo) Modesti and his staff have stressed playing as brothers. The past few years the foundation they’ve laid for the Eagles program has promoted “fraternitas,” which means brotherhood. When a team is playing sub.500 ball, getting teenagers to buy into fraternatis can be problematic. It isn’t easy promoting unity in the face of more defeats than wins, but now the fruit of that labor is paying off and it is very evident that this is a tight knit group of kids. Their focus on solidarity and teamwork has already paid dividends and should have a valuable return on investment for these young men as they are matched up against the harsh and tough challenges presented in lacrosse or life. After the past two years of establishing brotherhood, this season the motto was “statement,” as in make a statement this year with their play. TVHS certainly made a statement and won their opening state playoff game 7-1, advancing to a date with the #1 seed, Wheat Ridge. Advancing to the final four

juniors: David Dallabetta and Sam Skarawasn’t in the cards, and the young Eagles junsky; sophomores: Andrew Johnson, squad can use the 16-2 setback to Wheat Jameson Lumpkin, Brooks Magley, Brody Ridge as a stepping stone for the future. Olson, Nate Powley and David Reed; Wheat Ridge received my number-one vote in the Denver Post state top-10 rank- freshman: Joseph Andre, Adam Briles, Jake Coleman, Nick Cundall, Justin ings throughout the 2013 season, and Curtiss, Austin Emrick, Adam Filler, they are the clear favorite to win the 4A Jacob Flanagan, Mitchell French, Hunter state title. McFerran, Tyler Oreskey, Connor Voeller For the TVHS Eagles, the varsity rosand Chase Willard. ter includes seniors: Kris Garcia, Tanner Knaus, Benjamin Leach, Joseph Molloy, Kyle Murray and Austin Wakefield; juniors: Brandon Ausmus, Gavin Erickson, Stanley Garcia, Eric Houghteling, Connor Koldeway, Brian McGhie, Michael Murray, Jonah Warren and Tim Zimmerman; sophomores: Jack Biegel, Ryan Clevenger, Nik Clinton, Logan Jaramillo, Steve Murray and Johnny Parsons; freshmen: Jerett Cherry, Jackson Hall, Kale WilPhoto by John Hall son and Casey Young. Thompson Valley High School Eagles lacrosse team The JV roster includes huddling up in the CHSAA state playoffs.

Photo by Dan Karpiel

Flanked by BHS Athletic Director Chase McBride (left) and Head Coach Jim Craft, Berthoud’s MyKaela Hughes signs a letter of intent to play soccer at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kan. the girls and how we clicked. We were soccer but will also be juggling work and able to grow as a team ... we really beclose to a full course load in the fall. “I’m came a team this year.” Hughes said the going to continue to work with my goalie coach and focus more on soccer during the strong camaraderie on the BHS team has helped her come to understand the imporsummer. Then I’ll go out and train with tance of a team dynamic, something she the soccer team in spring season.” knows will be important playing at the Asked about her fondest memories of NCAA level. playing for BHS, Hughes said, “I loved Berthoud was represented by freshmen French and Hall. They will be joined by fellow freshman Christopher Creager next year. Creager is rehabbing from a January surgery. Berthoud factoid: Last season’s Eagles leading scorer was BHS 2012 grad, Nick Fleegal. On a personal note, I would like to acknowledge senior Tanner Knaus, one of the captains of the varsity squad. Tanner

is planning on fulfilling a dream of becoming a U.S. Army Ranger, and that kind of service is appreciated. In an interesting irony, lacrosse was developed by Native Americans as a way to prepare young warriors for battle to protect their tribe. I think all these young men are prepared to make a statement by protecting their tribe, particularly if they keep “fraternitas” as a priority.

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A LOOK AT BERTHOUD

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.

Billy Jordan served temperance drinks

illy Jordan was one of Berthoud’s ﬁrst businessmen. In 1886, two years after the town was moved to its present location from the Little Thompson river bottom, Jordan contracted to have a brick Surveyor business buildColumnist ing erected next door to the bank at the corner of Third Street and Mountain Avenue. The town’s bank was operated by Frank Stickney of Mark Longmont, who French commuted to Berthoud each day with a satchel ﬁlled with money for the day’s transactions. Jordan’s shop was located next door and was a place where a man could purchase a cigar or buy a non-alcoholic “temperance drink.” In the town’s early years it was illegal to

sell liquor except for medicinal purposes. William “Billy” Jordan was born in England in 1835. Even though Jordan had surpassed the age of 50 by the time he arrived in Berthoud in 1886, he worked on ranches until he was forced to less strenuous jobs on account of his rheumatism. In Berthoud’s early years Jordan built two business buildings — one on each side of the bank at the corner of Third Street and Mountain Avenue — where he conducted confectionery shops. While Berthoud had no more than 200 or 300 residents in its infancy there were always two or three confectionery shops where local men indulged their habits. In 1890, before Berthoud’s town board placed a ban on troupes of traveling entertainers, Jordan occasionally hosted such groups in his small shop that the Berthoud newspaper facetiously referred to as “Jordan Hall.” At that location Jordan also provided a billiard table for his patrons and sold tobacco and soda pop. In November 1893 Jordan’s billiard hall was closed when local authorities dis-

covered that he was selling not only soda pop, but liquor. At that time Berthoud’s drug stores had exclusive rights to sell alcohol for medicinal purposes, albeit by the pint. Like many other local business men who were unmarried, Jordan and the town’s other bachelors lived either in quarters in the rear of their shops or at the Turner House hotel at the corner of Fourth Street and Massachusetts Avenue. There they took their meals in a dining room and enjoyed the company of traveling salesmen. Dr. D.W. McCarty, who also lived there, was a member of this group from his arrival in Berthoud in 1892 until his marriage to Jennie Fagan in 1906. In 1900, at the age of 65 and suffering from a tumor in his bowels, Jordan moved to the home of his good friends, Sim and Jennie Jefferes, at the southeast corner of Second Street and Mountain Avenue. Jordan attended to his business up to two weeks before his death in May 1901. About a year before his death Jordan joined the Presbyterian Church, so Rev. Homer C. Snitcher, who was

Photo courtesy of Berthoud Historical Society

In the late 1880s Billy Jordan built store buildings north and west of the bank at the corner of Third Street and Mountain Avenue. In this 1888 photograph Jordan is probably among the men standing in front of the bank.

the shepherd of that congregation, conducted his funeral service. After a residency of 19 years in the community Jordan was laid to rest in Berthoud’s Greenlawn Cemetery. Even though Jordan was a native

of England, he was fondly remembered by local residents as a “true American citizen” who entertained the people of Berthoud with ﬁne displays of ﬁreworks on the Fourth of July.

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YOURVOICE To the editor: Electronic health records. Are they helping or hurting our patients? When the first inklings of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) began to emerge in the 1960s health care as a whole was on the verge of a revolution. As time passed and EHRs were put into practice, major problems started to show. Problems ranged from system crashes, auto correction mistakes and data entry error, to security issues, constant technological upgrades, and the immense load placed on the medical teams. In an article for Health Data Management, Dr. Scott Monteith stated that one of his patients, who had been suffering from caffeine addiction, had inhalant abuse in her record as the diagnosis. However the problem wasn’t a data entry error, it was the ICD-9 (diagnosis) code on one system said caffeine addiction and on another said inhalant abuse. Unfortunately, these mistakes are rather common and can lead to injury or death in our patients. Those who use EHRs on a regular basis know that problems like similar ICD-9 codes and data entry errors are just the tip of the iceberg. The information cannot be passed reliably from system to system, therefore causing more errors that can result in harm. If the EHRs had more funding and research put into them, they might become the single most important advancement ever made in the health care industry. If they were made more cost effective, easier to use, more secure and more reliable, EHRs would drastically improve patient

Sebelius’ monkey business S

ecretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius was criticized last week for soliciting private contributions to Enroll America, a non-governmental organization run by former Obama campaign operatives. The real monkey business is what the secretary is doing with taxpayers’ money. She’s pouring it into community organizations. The pretext is that Guest community Columnist organizations will do a better job than government employees in enrolling the uninsured in Obamacare. But the likelihood is that these community organizaBetsy tions will steer McCaughey the uninsured into the Democratic Party. And beware. The Senate immigration bill tries to repeat this unsavory use of community organizations. It pays community organizations to educate immigrants about American civics and the path to citizenship. Last week’s brouhaha came about because Sebelius raised money for En-

care and diminish patient care errors due to documentation problems. Imagine the government providing every hospital and clinic with a reliable, easy to use electronic health record system that does not crash often, rarely requires updates, has low cost maintenance and is extremely secure. Is such a program possible? Erin Moe Longmont To the editor: America today is about 40 to 47 percent free. I asked my Congressman recently if it is true that city, county, state and federal governments get 53 to 60 percent of every dollar earned by citizens. The answer is yes. How do we prevent our government from getting the other 40 to 47 percent? That means total slavery. Sadly, we have ourselves to blame for the present mess, because we have been electing socialist liberals in both parties for over 60 years. Society today is over-saturated with politicians who tax everyone and spend, spend, spend. Our public school systems are opting the PC value of “feel good” over the priority of learning the three “Rs.” The bottom line result is that, even with the millions poured into our public school systems, the kids are graduating with few skills, little ability to think independently and, even more important, have zero respect for themselves, their families and their country. Condom 101 has replaced acknowledging their Creator, even with silent prayer. The news media, again domiroll America after House Republicans refused to approve additional public funding for Obamacare enrollment efforts. So what is Enroll America? Its board of directors is made up of insurers and hospital organizations that will benefit from enrolling millions of people in Obamacare. But its management is 100 percent political. Its president is Anne Filipic, formerly Deputy Director of the Office of Public Engagement in the White House, where she networked with community organizers. Before that, she had a top job at the Democratic National Committee, and before that she managed Obama’s victorious 2008 Iowa Caucus bid. To design a media campaign, Enroll America hired Lake Research, which also manages messaging for ACORN, MoveOn.org, LaRaza and 39 members of Congress, all Democrats. Sebelius’s fundraising for Enroll America was inappropriate, but it’s minor compared with delivering taxpayer dollars to community organizers. Yet Sebelius isn’t breaking the law. Amazingly, the Obama health law requires that community organizations be hired as “navigators” to enroll the uninsured. So far Sebelius has announced $45 million in navigator grants. Who qualifies? You don’t have to know math or insurance, but rules announced April 5 specify you have to match the race, ethnicity and language preferences of the neighborhood that will be targeted. The odious presumption is that only Asians can assist Asians, only blacks can enroll blacks, only Harlem residents can help Harlem residents. In addition to navigator grants, last week HHS announced $150 million for community health centers to “hire and train staff to conduct

nated by socialists, does little to present both sides fairly to any issue, big or small. Our entertainment industry feeds the minds of everyone who continues to watch, with garbage disguised as entertainment. This liberal diet has helped create a welfare mentality that permeates every facet of our

lives. Even F.D.R., the father of socialism in these United States, would rebel at the way our “free country” has deteriorated under socialist liberal leadership. The strong moral values and high hopes of our depression-age grandparents are really lacking today with our “get everything you can” men-

community outreach efforts.” Behind those weasel words is the truth that many community health centers engage in political activism. The National Association of Community Health Centers states that part of its mission is registering people to vote and collecting patients’ signatures on desired legislation. Employees hired by the community health centers can say and do things government employees can’t. That’s the problem. Beyond navigator grants, other provisions of Obamacare pour money into community organizations. Section 4201 authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to hand out over $100 million a year in “community transformation grants” to improve the emotional and social wellness of their community, combat environmental hazards, foster healthy living and reduce disparities between the races. That mandate is so broad it can justify anything. In September 2012, the CDC awarded $7.9 million to Community Health Councils, based in Los Angeles. Community Health Council’s executive director, Lark GallowayGilliam, has led protests under the organization’s banner against fracking, for-profit hospitals, state budget cuts and oil drilling. Community Health Councils announced that part of the $7.9 million would be used to “educate community members about environmental hazards” and the rest would be distributed to neighborhood partners. No matter how you feel about Obamacare, it’s outrageous that mon-

ey is going for this rather than covering the uninsured. The Senate immigration bill includes the same misuse of community organizations. Sections 2106, 2534, 2535 and 2536 fund community organizations to educate immigrants about citizenship. This started in 2009, and a past recipient is the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights, which claims to “build political power through citizenship drives and voter registration.” Immigrant education should not be outsourced to community organizations. The Office of Citizenship (part of the Department of Homeland Security) provides nonpartisan materials to teach immigrants about citizenship. Its activities are subject to public oversight. That’s where the responsibility should stay. The nation has a community organizer for president. He knows better than anyone that outsourcing government functions to community organizations invites abuse. Why aren’t Republicans in Congress protesting these provisions and demanding their removal? Betsy McCaughey is a former lieutenant governor of New York, founder of the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths and the author of “Beating Obamacare.” She reads the law so you don’t have to. Visit www. betsymccaughey.com. To find out more about Betsy McCaughey and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www. creators.com. Copyright 2013 Creators.com

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tality. But, we must try to stop the socialists from getting the other 40 to 47 percent of our dollars. All socialist liberals in government today, in both parties, must be voted out of local, county, state and federal offices. Government must be downsized immediately if we are to regain our freedom granted to us by the Constitution. Internal slavery must not prevail. Mike Sanfilippo Berthoud

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& MAKE IT A GREAT DAY

Boulder is for buskers By Bob McDonnell The Surveyor A sure sign that spring has sprung, for many of you, is the first robin or the first budding flowers. For me it is when the buskers return to the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. A busker is not a showy bird or an exotic plant. A busker is defined in general terms as a person who performs in public for donations of money. This covers a wide array of activities including, but not limited to, street or traveling performers, circus acts such as acrobats, jugglers and unicyclists, street actors, contortionists, mimes, fire-eaters and minstrels and bards. On any given summer evening, the people shopping or just strolling on the four-block pedestrian Pearl Street Mall can expect to see any combination of the activities mentioned above. I have witnessed numerous fireeaters (even on a unicycle), someone who can toss a single playing card over a building, and a guy who folded his tall, lanky body to fit into a very small Plexiglas box. Usually there is at least one person making balloon animals. In addition to people strumming guitars or banjos, I have seen a young woman there with a large harp. An-

Photo courtesy of Downtown Boulder (BoulderDowntown.com)

Children and adults are enjoying the show as a busker juggles on the Pearl Street Mall.

other younger person had a full-sized upright piano on the mall. Since most walking malls don’t have a piano, one has to assume the pianist had it delivered just for the evening. There is a city ordinance in Boulder that prohibits any of the music to be electronically amplified. One of the most amazing buskers I have ever seen in Boulder is David Rosdeitcher. He is better known as “Zip Code Guy” or the “Mighty Zip Code Man.” Members of the audience yell out their zip code, and he tells what city they are from. It is truly amazing to

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watch. In many cases, he mentions something about the town too. As a side note, I had lunch at a National Speakers Association meeting in Denver where Rosdeitcher sat next to me during lunch. He said performing is how he makes his living. The Zip Code Guy, like the rest of the buskers, relies on people to leave a tip after their performance. Many have a guitar case, jar or bucket where the spectators are urged to drop in a dollar or two. This makes sense because the word busk comes from the Spanish root word buscer. This means to “to seek.” The buskers are seeking fame and fortune, or in some cases money for their next meal or to pay the rent. There is no set schedule or program for when or where a busker will appear. You just have to show up, eat, shop and walk around to see who might be there the night you are visiting. I find it is a great evening of inexpensive entertainment. When I have relatives visit from Iowa I like to show them this part of our unique Colorado culture. And, I like to go there with my wife even when no one is accompanying us.

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Happening in Mead this June

Free car wash for veterans Special to the Surveyor The Justin Bauer Memorial Post #67 of the American Legion has been working with Berthoud Car Wash to raise funds for a scholarship in Justin Bauer’s name. Last year $300 was raised and an essay contest was held. The topic of the essay was “What Freedom Means.” Senior Tucker Skoric of Berthoud High School won the scholarship and it was presented to him as shown in front of Berthoud Car Wash. Once again this year the post will be working with owners Eric and Barb Balzer and manager Bob Cofﬁn, who will be hosting a free car wash for any veteran on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday May 25 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted, and all donations will go to the scholarship fund. It is through the support of our local community that we are able to provide assistance to our veterans and local youth. The American Legion Post will again be hosting a Memorial Day event at the Berthoud cemetery on Monday, May 27 at 9 a.m. The event is open to the public. We will be honoring all who have died in service to the country. It is always an honor to serve our community. Should you wish to contact the legion post our number is 970692-1926 or visit us on the Web at berthoudlegion.org.

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Eric Balzer presents Tucker Skoric with a scholarship check. Also shown are Paul Talafuse and Barb Balzer.

The Discover Mead Scavenger Hunt takes place between May 18 and June 8. Scavenger Hunt maps are available at the Mead Town Hall and all participating businesses. Completed scavenger hunt maps will be entered into drawings for three iPads at the June 8 Summer Festival. For more information call Tiffany Yenchus-Holcomb at 720-209-9701 or e-mail tiffany@meadchamberofcommerce.com. The Mead Rotary Club presents Night in Nicaragua on June 1 at 4 p.m. The Town of Mead is holding the annual Fishing Derby for kids at Mead Ponds (between West County Road 3 and West County Road 5 on Welker Avenue) on June 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Department of Wildlife Fishing Clinic will be held at the same time. Please bring poles and bait. The Town of Mead and The Mead

Area Chamber of Commerce presents a seminar on e-marketing utilizing e-mail and all other social media called “Stop Bugging and Start Enriching.” The seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4 at 11:30 a.m. at Mead Town Hall. The town and chamber are holding the summer festival on June 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Town Park. The Town of Mead Summer Recreation Program for kids ﬁve to 12 years old starts on June 4. For more information, contact Janet Torres at 970-5354477 or e-mail at jtorres@townofmead. org. The Red Barn Demolition Event is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at 1 p.m. on Main Street. Saturday, June 29, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the Mead Community Garage Sale. For more information, contact Janet Torres at 970-535-4477 or jtorres@ townofmead.org.

The Mead Area Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Mead area. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, industrial, and educational interests of the area.

By Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer The Surveyor

Mead Chamber members:

Volume 14 Issue 8

May 16, 2013

TRIBUNE

MAROON

Stefani Messick Editor-in-chief

Berthoud High School 850 Spartan Ave Berthoud, Colorado 80513

Kim Skoric, Advisor

Students Run for Gold War of the Worlds: Robotics Style Berthoud Students Compete at Special Olympics

By Forest Eppler Guest Writer

It all began Wednesday, April 17. Three Berthoud High School teams arrived in sunny Anaheim, Calif., ready to use their codes in the competitions. 1069B Digital Storm, 1069D Palladium, and 1069E Critical Mass came ready to do battle, and if their mounting list of trophies and awards is any indication, they came out victorious in this “war of the worlds.” All three teams competed in various events on Thursday and Friday. The teams did well in their respective events. 1069B participated in engineering contests. 1069E battled for success in the arts and 1069E competed in the mathematical division. Saturday dawned and proved successful for all three teams. All three teams ﬁnished 6-4. While none of the Photo courtesy of Natasha Wagler

Daniel Weinstein, Alejandra Medina, Daniel Boyer and Natasha Wagler dash to the ﬁnish line during a race at the Special Olympics held at Fossil Ridge High School on Friday, May 10. By Iona Kearney The Maroon Tribune

Through the power of sports, Special Olympics is able to provide people with intellectual disabilities with the opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. The athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment on the playing field and in life. They also inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. They are the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities, with nearly four million athletes in more than 170 countries. Students at Berthoud High School are able to attend the Colorado Special Olympics each year, and this year was no different. It was held on Friday, May 10 at Fossil Ridge

High School in Fort Collins. Forrest Eppler, Shazad Yousaf, Daniel Boyer, Zoe Caldwell, and Tasha Wagler each took home four awards for the events they participated in on that sunny day. Way to go guys! The peer buddies who accompanied them also had a blast. Olivia Owen says, “It (Special Olympics) is the most inspiring thing I have ever participated in!” Daniel Weinstien, who won three awards, says, “It was really awesome and I was able to hang out with all my friends!” The day was full of laugher, smiles and lots of fun. Everyone cannot wait until next year when they get to do it again. Alejandra Medina (peer buddy) says, “It made me very proud to see the students put out their best effort and I am already excited for Special Olympics 2014!”

“It is the most inspiring thing I have ever participated in.” – Olivia Owen

By Stefani Messick The Maroon Tribune Berthoud High School (BHS) is home to many special students who all excel in their own ﬁelds, whether it be sports, academics, music, just to name a few. An elite group of students at BHS were recognized on Tuesday, April 30 as they were inducted into the prestigious National Honor Society. To become a member of National Honor Society, one must maintain at least a 3.75 grade point average, complete a minimum of 36 community service hours each year and be recommended by a staff member for consideration. The National Honor Society at BHS is a club as part of a nationally recognized organization that upholds values of scholarship, character, leadership and service. After an address about the word “honor” by social studies teacher Ann Gonzales, the evening’s events were underway. The new candidates were sworn in, and the procession took a moment to recognize both current members and soon to be graduated seniors.

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Friday, May 31

Summer Break for Students ------Teacher Contract Reduction Day

Make Up Tests Turn in Projects Turn in Late Work Schedule Adjustments Return Books

Final Schedule Expectations EVERY CLASS will have a culminating assessment during the scheduled time. Each assessment needs to be challenging and standards based. The assessment and surrounding activities needs to utilize the full period. Any and all activities/assessments should be quiet so not to disturb surrounding classrooms. The final assessment needs to be a summative score included in the semester grade. If students are going to be gone on these days – they need to take the test prior to leaving school or make arrangements with their teacher to take the test during Make Up Time. The only make ups allowed after Thursday, will be for students excused due to illness and will have to be arranged with the Principal and their Teacher. Seniors finals will be scheduled by individual classes

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Intervention Time

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Members of Team 1069D Palladium: Caleb Hammel, Johnathan Schlagel, Ethan Brunswick, Bryan Montero and Forrest Eppler. Members of Team 1069E Critical Mass: Zack Sandell, Mitch Sandell, James Wood, Veronica Mizer, Kaleb Stennis and Katie Wood.

Here are the names of the class of 2015 inductees: Hannah Atkinson, Kaylin Bailey, Lauren Berens, Ariel Maggi-Byers, Alexis Clark, Olivia Conde, Zaccharias Damberger, Taylor Doman, Shelby Eason, Oliva Eppler, Macy Funk, Kurt Hucal, Bridgett Hyde, Kiah Leonard, Sydney Levy, Severin Lier, Lauren Mesikapp, Veronica Mizer, Dakkota Naeb, Jessica Namesnik, Jonathan Schlagel, John Thorne, Johnny Vaughan and Madison White. Seven members of the class of 2014 were inducted into the organization as well, including Olivia Owen, Sara Parker, Rachel Payne, Chase Rayment, Jason VanHare, Trevor VonSeggern and Anna Zigray. JaNae Gregg was inducted into the National Honor Society for the class of 2013. The BHS National Honor Society, who this year was under the direction of President Stefani Messick, Vice President Katlyn Baker, Treasurer Emilie Henning and Secretary Aja Mattise-Lorenzen, sponsored several

community service efforts throughout the school and the Berthoud community. In the winter, the group put on the Giving Tree, which collected gifts for community children in need for the holidays. This project is popular because it involves the efforts of the entire school. The spring lays host the traditional Penny Wars, which in competitive spirit, raised thousands of dollars for a Berthoud family in need. The club members also dug out their dancing shoes for the Senior Citizen Prom, which is put on for community seniors to get out and have a “ball.” In addition to these projects, the members are also accumulating service hours in the community. Students volunteer at an array of establishments, including McKee Medical Center, Habitat for Humanity, the Berthoud Community Library, the Alliance for Suicide Prevention and many more. Together, these members generated hundreds of service hours that brought light not only into their lives, but the community as well.

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Members of Team 1069B Digital Storm: Trevor Von Seggern, Preston Hollis, Brandon Montero and Melody Blackis

NHS Inducts New Members to Club

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teams were selected to be members of another’s alliance the top eight in each division automatically went on to the elimination rounds. During the divisional awards ceremony, Palladium earned the Build Award. A team that receives this award has built the best robot in their division, according to the judges. From their smiles in the pictures and the comments made to their parents all members came home very proud of their accomplishments and the underclassmen are already preparing for the robotic battles yet to come. Sponsor Robb Sommerfeld said that the “students all did an awesome job and I even came back from the trip with a nice tan.”

May 19 – Baccalaureate 7 p.m. May 21 – Pick up “Check Out Sheets” in Ofﬁce May 21 – Senior Awards Night 6:30 p.m. May 23 – Turn in check out sheets/Pick up graduation gowns May 24 – Senior Breakfast at Berthoud Community Center 8 a.m. (RSVP to Ms. Rugg By May 17) Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal in BHS small gym 9 a.m. May 25 – Graduation at 9 a.m. on Max Marr Field. Seniors report to small gym at 8:15 a.m.

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May 16, 2013

Sports

Spartans Finish Soccer Season Strong at 4-6-2 in League By Stefani Messick Editor-in-Chief

Monday, April 29 was a special night for the girls soccer team. Before the weather cancellations, it would have been the final home game for the Spartans, and it is tradition to honor the graduating players on this evening. Mykaela Hughes, who will be graduating in December to pursue college soccer in the Midwest, was honored for last season of high school soccer. The team also said goodbye to seniors Samantha Alexander, Amy Taylor, Chloe Murray, Stefani Messick, Alisha Black, Lindsey Loberg, Megan Loberg and Cherokee Walker. Black will also pursue college soccer after graduation at Lyon College in Arkansas, and the team wishes her the best of luck in continuing her soccer career. Earlier this month, the Spartans came home from Roosevelt with a 2-0 win, and the Roughriders were out for revenge, especially on senior night. The Spartans had not played a game on home turf since March, and it was a combination of adjustment and nerves for the ladies before they found their rhythm. “We came out flat in the first period and we paid the price. Roosevelt scored two goals and we couldn’t find the back of the net,” said Craft after the game.

After making some adjustments for the second half, the ladies began to dig out of the hole they had dug themselves. Alexander started the Spartan scoring with a nice touch from a cross, netting her first Varsity goal on a very special night. After the game, she commented, “I think we played extremely well. They came to beat us and we stepped up and showed them what we can do. I am so proud to call these girls my teammates.” Juniors Sara Sterk and Annie Shankel followed suit to net the equalizing goals for the Spartans to carry them into overtime. For five minutes, the scores remained tied. The second overtime period held a victory, however, as Walker poked the ball past the keeper for the win. This game was the fourth overtime game for the Spartans and defender Black said, “It was great to finally win in overtime.” “It was exciting, exhilarating, and exhausting. Our girls dug deep and came away with a spectacular win on senior night,” finished Craft. On Tuesday, April 30, the Spartans made an impromptu trip to Longmont to face the Skyline Falcons. After a late goal by Skyline, the

Spartans were down 1-0 at the half. With a goal by Messick, the Spartans equalized, but the score remained tied after two toughly-contested overtime periods. On Thursday, May 2, the Spartans traveled to Windsor to face the undefeated Wizards. Coach Craft said, “We knew it would be a tough match, especially playing back on their turf for the second time this season.” Of the game, Craft also said, “Our game against Windsor epitomized our season.” The Spartans let two early goals slip in the first half after penetrations by fast Maverick forwards. But with an offensive formation, the Spartans were rewarded in the second half with goals by L. Loberg and Walker. Entering the overtime period, the Mavericks panicked, as they had never been tied in regulation. But Mead remained undefeated after slipping a goal in during the first overtime period. “Even though we had the loss, the team was still very pleased with their performance. I am still very proud of how they didn’t get down. They believed in themselves and almost came away with a tremendous upset,” said Craft. Finally, on Friday, May 3, the Spartans traveled to Fort Morgan for their final match in 2013, ultimately

Photo courtesy of Julie Nauss

From left to right: graduating junior Mykaela Hughes, seniors Stefani Messick, Alisha Black, Megan Loberg, Coach Jim Craft, Sam Alexander, Chloe Murray, Amy Taylor, Cherokee Walker and Lindsey Loberg pose for a picture during senior night at the end of the season. beating the Mustangs 3-0 with goals by both L. Loberg and Walker. The 4A Tri-Valley Conference could only send two teams to playoffs, and these included 12-0 Windsor and 8-3-1 Mead. The Spartans finished 4-6-2, but finished with their heads

held high. Alexander commented, “It’s been a great season. We had our rough spots, but we came out strong and I am going to miss playing with all these awesome girls.”

Tennis players Spring Runners, Jumpers honored on senior night Qualify for State Meet Storms

“[The season was] one of the worst I can recall in many years.” – Bobbie Coseo

By Alex Land

The Maroon Tribune

Photo by Kenzie Keller

From left to right: Ali Bonilla, Sarah Brickey, Kelsey Angus, Coach Leigh Vitasek Glenna Waite and sophomore Katja Godebu, who was honored for her last season as a Spartan before she moves to California this summer.

Photo by Kim SKoric

Left to right: Kiah Leonard (4x800 relay, 3200m), Annika Jessen (4x800 relay), Emma Degnan (4x800 relay), Ally Klaes (Triple Jump), Troy Johnson (100m, 200m), Anna Megenhardt (Pole Vault, Triple Jump). Not pictured: Kristina Cavey, who qualified in High Jump and as part of the 4x800m relay team.

BHS Baseball seniors honored at end of season

Photos by Kim Skoric

Baseball seniors and their families were honored on Tuesday, April 30 at their last home game of the season. Clockwise from top left: Austin Bending, Vinny Grine, Cameron Parsons, Cole Brakhage, Erik Maas and CJ Pechin.

After many snow-filled days this spring, sports teams had to find a creative way to complete their season. The spring sports constantly dealt with cancelled and improvised indoor practices that made everything confusing and difficult. Bobbie Coseo, the athletic secretary, stated that this season has been “a pain.” The snow made a slushy mess on all outdoor playing areas. Fields, tracks, and courts were all unusable under the conditions. Teams were forced to hold makeshift practices indoors. The different sports had to rotate gym time so it was evenly distributed for everyone. Games were a huge hassle, having to be moved many times. Quick moves made for messy situations, just like trying to organize referees and equipment and find an appropriate time to fit in the games. Coseo has been at the center of the storm as she tries to keep everything in order. The season has been stressful from start to finish for the hard worker. [The season was] “One of the worst I can recall in many years,” Coseo commented. She has had to deal with scheduling makeup practices and games for the teams, along with the athletic director. As they try to schedule in rest days along with the necessary requirements for games, it is a race against the CHSAA clock. CHSAA establishes rules for the high school sports and set a strict deadline for when regular season must end. This has caused overlapping on game days for many teams. As spring ends and we slide into summer, one can only hope the dire combination of snow storms and outdoor sports will end as well, and players can frolic in the sun with bare feet and smiley faces all summer long.

May 16, 2013

In the Halls

Students Show Spirit During Spring Fling Week By Lynda Hutchins

The Marron Tribune

Normally, students wait until the last day of school to begin drenching their fellow classmates with water during a water balloon flight, but not students at Berthoud High School (BHS). Right after school on Wednesday, May 8, the students took their post on the football field waiting for the signal to start attacking. Smiles rose on every kid’s face as they grabbed the balloons and began throwing them at each other. Not only did the students participate in the fight, but the staff members did as well. Usually it’s the teachers who are checking for water balloons and putting an end to the fight, but not during this battle. It was a free-for-all, and at some points the staff members were getting more into it than the students. This was the first time the BHS Student Council put on a water balloon fight, but it most definitely won’t be the last. Another tradition carried on by

the BHS Student Council is kickball, and nothing beats playing a fun loving game of kickball with a group of friends. On Thursday, May 9, five teams of ten students gathered up on the football field to begin a tournament of kickball. Teams yelled with excitement as their teammates made a great play or gathered together as they received a victory. High fives went around as well as laughs. “It was fun whooping everybody’s tush,” said Axel Ayala, a member of the winning team. Competiveness was strong, but messing around and having fun was stronger. Senior Megan Loberg said, “I had a lot of fun losing. Soccer players apparently don’t know how to catch a ball out of the air.” After a long hard fought battle of kickball games, FTP, the champion-

“I had a lot of fun losing. Soccer players apparently don’t know how to catch a ball out of the air.” – Megan Loberg

Newly Elected

ship winning team then took a rest and enjoyed a $50 gift certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings. With summer just around the corner, its time for sundresses and cowboy hats and boots. The students showed off their country style during the last dance of the year on Friday, May 10. Students and staff members hopped in line to practice their line dances as former graduate Chelsie Johnson returned and showed off her moves and gave instructions. Even though many of the kids aren’t country boys and girls, they still had fun attempting to learn the country line dances. The kids got a relief from instruction on how to dance once the hip hop music began to play. Many students said that the DJ was the best that had ever provided music for a dance at school. “The DJ was awesome. He really got us involved,” said junior Kenzie Keller. Country may have not been majority of the kids’ favorite genre of music or their favorite type to dance to, but they all were out on the dance floor with smiles on their faces having a blast.

Photo By Kim Skoric

Freshmen Sydney Siruta and Bailey Purman pose for a photo during the country dance which was held on May 10 in the commons. The dance had a country themed photo booth, where students could grab hats, ropes, animals, ect. and take a funny memorable photo with a group of friends. It was the final dance for the high school before the end of the school year, and the fun country theme added a new twist on the end of the year.

Coffee Time at Berthoud High By Angelo Dabbiero The Maroon Tribune

Photo By Stefani Messick Melody Blackis (right) ran for Student body president for next year’s 2013-2014 school year, and stole the victory from her opponent Kenzie Keller. To the left is Melody’s office partner, Piper Hall, who won the Vice President position for the 2013-2014 school year. Both are ready to take office next year and make some changes into the way things are run for the upcoming school year.

What is America’s favorite drug? Coffee. It’s what we drink the morning after a long night or at the beginning of a long day, but coffee itself is not the hero to the sleep deprived – the caffeine is. Caffeine works in the body by blocking a chemical produced in your brain – adenosine, a compound that makes us feel sleepy. By blocking this compound, caffeine makes us feel alert and awake. Coffee’s effect is very popular worldwide and people drink on average 1.8 billion cups every day. Yes, every day, 365, rain, sun, or snow, Americans drink coffee. So how often do Americans and the people at Berthoud High School drink coffee? In 1999, a nationwide survey showed that 54 percent of people drink coffee each day, while an additional 24 percent drink it occasionally, and 22 percent don’t drink it at all. A survey at Berthoud High school was conducted by me, where 172 people, including staff, were randomly selected. They were asked, “Do you drink coffee and where do you get it from?” The results are as follows:

35.4 percent don’t drink it at all, 32.5 percent of those who drink coffee daily and prefer to make it at home, 22.1 percent get theirs at Starbucks most often, 5.2 percent said Dazbog’s, and finally, only 4.8 percent of Berthoud high schoolers’ said they went to Jo to Go most often to get coffee. No matter how people get it or why they drink it, it is good to know where it came from and the influence it has had in Western societies. Coffee originated in the tropical regions of Eastern Africa, particularly Ethiopia. After the energizing plant was discovered in the early 15th century, it would spread through the Arab world and bring controversy with it. Over the next two centuries, coffee made its way to Egypt, where the Egyptians had trading ports established with Italy. In this way, coffee made its way into Europe during the middle of the 18thcentury.

Coffee is what sobered up Europeans and Americans, because beer was the most popular beverage and was being consumed on a daily basis. Some historians even say that coffee was a product that capitalized in the beginning of the industrial era ours eastern societies. At any rate, the British East India Trading Company popularized the beverage in England, who first introduced coffee to the newly settled Americans, but it wasn't until after the war of 1812 that Americans developed a strong taste for it. In Haiti and in parts of South America, coffee plantations begin to get more and more popular. Nowadays we can walk into a shop in our home town or on the road and enjoy this hearty and invigorating beverage.

My Farewell to the Maroon Tribune 2013 Prom Royalty By Stefani Messick Editor-in-Chief

As the end of May approaches, it is bittersweet for many reasons. The class of 2013 will be graduating, and for some, this may be the last time they will see some of their classmates. For others, it is long past due to leave home and experience the real world … but sometimes it’s hard to let go. But for me, it is with a heavy heart that I realize that I am typing my final article to place in my final issue EVER of the Berthoud High School Maroon Tribune. Since I joined Journalism as a sophomore, things have only been positive. From the moment I began writing articles, I fell in love with the art. I felt a deep connection to the school community, and wanted to continue to cultivate it. Each day in class, I made it my personal obligation to learn all of the new technology, eventually securing editing jobs on the Sports and Features pages. The following summer, I was granted the opportunity through the Colorado Press Association to intern at the town newspaper, The Berthoud Weekly Surveyor. Each day lent a new, intriguing experience that further cultivated my love for the art. That next fall, my heart broke a little bit when the Journalism class was cut from a scheduled class period to an after-school club. There was seemingly no way to complete all the necessary tasks without the hours

we were guaranteed every other day in the block schedule. And what was worse, we lost membership with the class title as well. For something I had grown to love, I couldn’t let it die. And with the help of my co-editor Maggie Stamets, we worked ardently to keep it going. And we did. Now in my third year with the club, I have secured a publishing deal with the Surveyor. I guess I was always drawn to that community connection. Now on my way out, I have to take a moment to reflect on the memories and experiences the school newspaper has given me. Sure, there are some things that I won’t miss … like the late nights after hours where my eyeballs are desert dry from the glare of the computer and my stomach rumbling because I missed three meals just to meet deadline. But then again, my time wouldn’t have been the same without nights like that. I certainly won’t miss the struggle for content, as our staff regularly consisted of a solid three people with the occasional guest writers. But as I look back on it, being the editor of the Maroon Tribune has shown me a lot of lessons that look a lot like life. My role as editor also forced me to work without bias. I

generally don’t find this difficult, but it would be useful to carry over into adult life. Moreover, it is important to note that hindsight is always 20/20. Without fail, I can always find at least one glaring mistake within minutes of picking up the newest copy of our publication. But we did our best, and it would be futile to worry about something we can’t change. It would fare me well to keep this in mind for my life as well. And as I bid this newspaper goodbye, I do so with a heavy heart, but I know deep inside that I did my best. I did, in fact, develop a love-hate relationship with the Maroon Tribune that I will never forget. I would like to express my thanks to the sponsor, Kim Skoric, who, like me, couldn’t bear to see the paper die. Another thanks to Becky, Susan and Jo at the Surveyor who have helped me more than they know. And finally, thanks to all the readers, writers and contributors to the Maroon Tribune. If one person out there reads this, then it makes it all worth it.

“Hindsight is always 20/20 ... It would be futile to worry about something we can’t change. It would fare me well to keep this in mind in for my life as well.”

Photo courtesy of Hannah Kirk

Seniors Hannah Kirk and Abel Fuhrmann were voted the 2013 Prom King and Queen at the dance on Saturday, April 27.

May 16, 2013

Spring Fling Week Photos courtesy of Kim SKoric and JaNae Gregg

Students Bring in the Spring Berthoud High School Students Participate in Activities for Spring Fling Week.

By Maroon Tribune Staff

The students at Berthoud High School had a lot of fun during Spring Fling Week The Student Council sponsored many fun events, and students also participated in a spirit week that rounded out the week’s activities. The students dressed in attire relating to Maroon Monday, Team Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thrift Shop Thursday and Fake an Injury Friday. Pictured above, clockwise from top left: Seniors Katlyn Baker and Aja Mattise-Lorenzen were crowned the queens of Dancing with the Teachers with their partner, Rob Sommerfeld on Saturday, May 4 to kick off Spring Fling. The trio danced to “Jump, Jive and Wail,” and their performance earned them top honors. Mother and son duo Tucker and Kim Skoric finished a close second as they danced to the Blues Brothers, top hats and all. The evening was host to a dance performance by BHS students that dance for The Studio, and freshman Marlo Ganter

and junior Anna Miera smiled wide during their tap dance. Teacher Kim Eklund and student Michael Gonzales performed a fun dance to Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger, and their costumes weren’t the only things that were in sync that night. Members of the One Kick Wonders kickball team played leapfrog in between games to keep their energy up. Although the team didn’t win, all the members had a good time. Winners of the kickball tournament, FTP, included seniors Ty Patterson, Vinny Grine, Nathaniel VerSteeg, CJ Pechin, Luke Bender, Axel Ayala, Tucker Skoric, Magnus Lie, Dylan Froelich and Alex Santos. Junior Annie Shankel kicks a ball high to score a run for the One Kick Wonders during the kickball tournament. Annabelle Degnan, Kate Bender and Kat Allen got goofy at the dance. Alyssa Fiechtner had fun earning points for her kickball team.