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Summer in Berthoud
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Welcome to Berthoud
Berthoud is a progressive community providing a quality of life enjoyed by past and present generations, while ensuring its position for the future within the dynamic Front Range economic corridor. Berthoud provides a blend of graceful Victorian homes, new housing developments, tree lined streets, beautiful parks and an historic business district to create a warm, hometown environment. Summer here is something special. This magazine offers you information on seasonal suggestions and warm weather fun. Read on and enjoy the Garden Spot of Colorado ... where good things grow!
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Summer at the pool......................................... 2 65 years - Berthoud Day ................................. 3 Family fun at the library ................................ 5 Tips for creating a pet friendly family yard... 6 Summer fun for the whole family .................. 7 Carter Lake has it all ...................................... 8 “Lion King”, “Toy Story 4”, among most anticipated summber movies................. 10&11 7th Annual Hops and Harley Festival ......... 13 Parvo more of a threat in the summer ........ 14 Simmer schedule for Wildfire Arts Center .. 16 Tips to organize an epic garage sale ............ 17 Like museums? Here’s a list that will keep you busy all summer long ............................. 18 Live music in Berthoud ................................ 20 Berthoud pool 2019 schedule ....................... 21 Summer festivals within a two-hour drive .. 22 First ever fireworks show ............................. 23
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Summer at the pool
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By Autumn Leopold The Surveyor One of the biggest things kids and parents look forward to during the summer is time at the pool. Whether you are getting lessons for your child or looking for a place to chill in the sun, there are plenty of great pools in the area from which to choose. Berthoud public swimming pool will be open for the season May 25-Aug. 11. Open swim is available from 1:30-7 p.m. Berthoud Recreation Department provides a Red Cross Certified Swim Lesson Program ranging from a parent-andchild class to Levels 1-6. Classes run for 45 minutes, with weekly sessions running Monday through Thursday. The Berthoud Sharks are a Colorado Association of Recreation Athletics (CARA) summer recreational swim team offering high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. If you have a child between 2 months and 6 years of age who needs to learn to swim you should check out Swim Float Swim: Boulder Survival Swimming. This is a unique program whose goal is to equip your child with the necessary skills and confidence to survive in the water in the event of an accidental encounter. Once students learn the method they enter group classes and begin the lifetime fun of swimming. Thompson School District currently operates and maintains three aquatic facilities: Dick Hewson Aquatic Center, Mountain View Aquatic Center, and Loveland High
Pool all offer recreational swimming, aqua fitness classes, American Red Cross swimming lessons, lifeguard training, and water safety instructor courses. These pools also offer private party rentals for all occasions. Through Loveland Parks and Recreation you can find a fun indoor pool and play areas at the Chilson Center that features a lap pool, leisure pool, speed slide and hot tubs. The outdoor public pool with a waterslide is at Winona, or you can have a fun day swimming at Lake Loveland Swim Beach. Loveland also has two swim clubs, Loveland Swim Club and Loveland Masters Swim Club. Finally, nearby you also have Carter Lake, Boyd Lake, and Horsetooth Lake. Just make sure to get your swimming lessons completed before venturing out on the open water.
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Berthoud Day celebrating 65 years
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classic film. Bright and early Saturday morning When an event stands the folks can enjoy the tests of time and is celebrating th all-you-can-eat its 65 year, you know it’s not pancake breakfast, only a beloved town event but one courtesy of the Boy certainly worth experiencing for Scouts, at the train yourself. depot in Railroad 65-years-young, Berthoud Day Park, 600 Third St., will be Saturday, June 1, this year between 6:30 and and will include a parade, vendors, 11 a.m. Attendees food, music and much more. The can enjoy all-youmain location for the festival will can eat pancakes be at Berthoud Town Park, 200 and eggs, with each Seventh St., with vendors open File photo plate getting two from 12 to 6 p.m.; and the food, Listening to live music at the 2018 Berthoud Day sausage patties, drinks, and live entertainment celebration. (more sausage can will continue until 9 p.m. There be purchased on are, however, a lot of other fun request), juice, milk and coffee. Adults are $7 and kids events taking place throughout the weekend at various 12 and under are $4. All the proceeds will help support locations around town. Scout Troop 6. The weekend will kick off on Friday, May 31, with a After you carb-load at the pancake breakfast, head movie in the park, sponsored by Keller Williams Realty over to Fickel Park to participate in the Berthoud in Berthoud. The nostalgic classic “E.T. the ExtraHabitat for Humanity 5K race and support the work this Terrestrial” will be shown at dusk on a 15-foot inflatable local affiliate does to help families have safe affordable movie screen in Berthoud Town Park. Bring your housing. The race is a certified USATF 5K. This is also blankets, lawn chairs and Reese’s Pieces to enjoy this a family-friendly race, and children under 12 will have the opportunity to participate in their very own free event, a 1K race prior to the main race. The run/walk event is staged to begin and end at Fickel Park and winds through neighboring residential streets guided by signage along the route, with the help of race marshals to keep everyone going in the right direction. Medals are awarded in nine age categories. For more information and to register for the race, visit BerthoudHabitat.org. The Berthoud Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. at the corner of Second Street and Mountain Avenue and will head west on Mountain Avenue. This year’s theme will be “Sapphire,” as the 65th anniversary is called the Sapphire anniversary. So be on the lookout for the creative in which the theme is incorporated into the parade. Head over for the rest of the afternoon to Berthoud Town Park once again for the food, drinks, vendors, Kid Zone, live music, dancing and people-watching. The music lineup includes the Don Elwood Big Band, My Cousin Peter and the Tyler Walker Band. Blankets, lawn chairs, bags, food and factory-sealed beverages in cans or bottles are allowed (no outside alcohol will be permitted) into the park the day of the event. Animals, however, will need to stay home unless they are a service or ESA animal. Security will search bags prior to entry and, since the event is free, reentry is also allowed if you need to exit the park at any time. IDs will be required to purchase alcohol. Cash and credit cards are accepted, and there will be an ATM available on site. For more details about Berthoud Day visit berthoudday.com.
By Amber McIver-Traywick The Surveyor
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Family fun at the library
Special to the Surveyor
Teen events: Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
June 4 — Mark Strivings: Reliquary of the Doomed – Experience these “haunted objects” for yourself in this unique storytelling performance. June 11 — Edible planets: Make and eat a whole new world. (Registration required) June 18 — Journal Workshop: Prepare to journal. Decorate your own and start with some prompts. (Registration required) June 25 — Zodiac Puzzle Room: Join forces to finish this puzzle room before the time is up! (Registration required) July 2 — New Games: Use your imagination to create a unique game. July 9 — Far Space: Save the day in this two-hour live action game. Have no fear, breaks and food provided. (Registration required) July 16 — Explore space art: Create art with our very own, library customer specialist, Bella. July 23 — Book to Movie Club. “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams. This will be a two-hour event. July 30 — Small spaces: Decorate mini bottles and learn how to make the most out of your small space.
(Registration required) August 6 — Rocky Mountain Raptors: “A Space in Which to Live.” Join educator to learn about Raptor habitats. Youth events: Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
June 5 — Denver Zoo — Welcome back zoo educators for another wild ride June 12 — Denver Museum of Nature and Science: Educators from DMNS present Mission to Mars (grades 3-6) June 19 — Ann Lincoln will perform magic, juggling and comedy June 26 — Science tellers — A mash up of science and story July 3 — Stay safe: Berthoud’s firefighters talk about how to stay safe and will lead participants through a real fire truck. (@BFPD) July 10 — Amazing Feats of Science: Space Adventures July 17 — Rocky Mountain Puppets: Meghan Casey returns to Berthoud July 24 — Salida Circus: Play and clap along to the musical demonstrations of physical prowess July 31 — Playground theater: Funny, silly and interactive August 7 — Star Lab from the Denver Children’s Museum Adult events Punch Cards Our reading punch cards are back! For each book you read, get a punch on your punch card. Once it’s full, turn it in for two tickets — one goes in the weekly drawing bin, and the other goes toward a chance to win the prize of your choice. Check out our calendar for the full lineup of adult and family events this summer. You’ll see many of our regular offerings, such as game nights, Ben Franklin Circles, and computer classes, as well as some summer exclusives such as a short season of book club, a night at Thompson Observatory, craft days, and more. New This Year — Family Prizes Read with your family to earn the chance to win more prizes. When two family members both reach a milestone, earn an extra ticket to enter the drawings for the family prizes. Two kids met their reading goal? Family prize drawing ticket. Daughter reached a goal and dad filled a punch card? Family prize drawing ticket. Two neighbors decide to be family and each fill a punch card? Family prize drawing ticket. The family prizes will include tickets to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Butterfly Pavilion, the Denver Firefighters Museum, and more. 236 Welch Ave. Berthoud CO 80513 Phone: 970-532-2757 Email: cmh.bcld@gmail.com Web: berthoudcommunitylibrary.org
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Tips for creating a pet friendly family yard for summer fun By Kris Kiser CEO and president of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and TurfMutt People aren’t the only ones who love to spend time in the family yard during the summer months. For the family pet the outdoor living room serves many purposes — providing a place to relax, burn off some energy, play safely with friends (human and furry), and do their “business.” To help everyone — including your pets — enjoy the family yard this summer, consider these tips from TurfMutt. He’s the spokes-dog for the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s (OPEI) environmental education program. TurfMutt is a former rescue dog who paws it forward by helping kids and their families learn about the benefits of their family yard for people and pets. As a former street dog himself, TurfMutt also advocates for pet rescue organizations and causes. Skip fake grass — Artificial turf (a.k.a. fake grass) is never a good idea, especially if you have pets. Plastic grass gets very hot during the summer, is challenging to clean, and is anything but environmentally-friendly. It cannot be recycled, and it requires water to clean and cool it. Be a backyard superhero and select real turfgrass. Pick the right plants and grasses — As for which kind of grass to choose, go for something hardy that will withstand
a high volume of traffic. Buffalo and Bermuda grasses can be a good choice, depending on your climate zone. For other plants and shrubs, check the ASPCA’s list of toxic and non-toxic garden plants for advice before buying. You’ll want soft, yet sturdy, foliage near walkways — save the delicate decorative flowers for elevated flowerbeds and patio pots. Choose natural — There are many non-toxic ways to prevent pests in your backyard, which is good news for your people and pets. Wind chimes near flower and garden beds can help keep pets and pests away. Scented marigolds repel unwanted insects while attracting spider mites and snails. Lavender smells amazing and repels fleas and moths. The oil in basil plants can keep mosquitoes and flies away. Consider pollinators and other wildlife — While you want to keep some pests out, remember nature starts in your backyard. Your family yard provides habitat and food for birds, butterflies, bees and more. Each of these species helps pollinate human food crops and flowering plants, so take them into consideration when you’re selecting your living landscapes. Create a doggy dream yard — One final tip — there’s no shame in going all out to make your yard a dream for your dog. Remember, your outdoor living room is one of his favorite places to be. Some ideas include adding a splash pool for your pup, creating a sandbox for Fido to unleash his love of digging, or adding a puppy pergola to provide shade for Sadie. Be creative. Your canine will thank you.
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Summer fun for the whole family – Berthoud Historical Society
Special to the Surveyor Berthoud Historical Society’s primary mission is to preserve and present the history of the Town of Berthoud and the Little Thompson Valley. Many of our events and activities are both educational and entertaining. Be sure to invite your friends to enjoy one or many of the opportunities the society is offering this summer. June 1 — Berthoud Day Pre-Parade Party and Open House: The Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum (224 Mountain Ave.) will host The Blue Mountain Ramblers – a bluegrass, American folksong band – in front of its main gate from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. before the Berthoud Day parade. Grab a cup of Kofe House coffee and a baked good (both for sale at the museum) and have a listen. The concert ends in time to get a great, curbside spot to watch the parade as it turns the corner from Second Street onto Mountain Avenue. The museum will remain open to the general public until 4 p.m. Admission is free for the day. Every Berthoud resident should know a little bit about the history of this busy little town. Come on by. Complimentary refreshments will be available at the museum.
Free summer concert series at the Pioneer Courtyard — Reminiscent of summer band concerts held at the community bandstand beginning in the 1890s, the summer
concerts held at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum’s Pioneer Courtyard bring together your friends and neighbors for a relaxing Wednesday evening. Butch Hause’s line-up once again provides a season of musical enjoyment for everyone. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m. Food and drink are available for purchase. June 12 — Reckless Abandon: Butch’s own band plays easy-listening favorites from the ‘60s and ‘70s June 26 — Roz Brown: Roz returns to the Sunnyside stage to bring sing-along Americana songs for folks of all ages to enjoy. His collection of historical tunes played on his autoharp has entertained folks at the Buckhorn Saloon for decades. July 10 — Caitlyn Taussig: This cowgirl is a fourth-generation rancher, blessed with a powerful voice and a talent for turning a phrase. She’s performed at cowboy events across the nation. July 24 — Jim Deeming: One of the world’s finest fingerstyle guitarists, Jim is a polished, one-man-band entertainer who lives right here in Berthoud.
History Day Camp for school-aged children — Twelve lucky children have the opportunity to explore Berthoud’s history up close and personal. Both the McCartyFickel Home Museum and the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum will be the settings for a four-day camp that runs from Tuesday, July 30 - Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. School “marm” Teri Johnson will preside over the camp with daily themes that include life as a Native American and early settler, a typical day in a country school, and life in Berthoud, circa 1900. Tuition is $95 per student ($10 discount for an additional sibling). Call the museum (970) 532-2147 or look up the Berthoud Historical Society webpage for more information.
Museum in the Park — Back by popular demand, the Little Thompson Pioneer Museum comes to you at Farmers’ Market in Fickel Park on several Saturdays this summer: June 22, July 13, July 27, and Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Look for our booth and discover some interesting facts about the past. A make-and-take craft with historical significance will be available for children of all ages.
Pioneer Heritage Gala, A Cowboy Roundup – Aug. 17, 2019 — This year, come celebrate Berthoud’s Western Heritage at our annual gala. Live music, western/folk dancing, and a fun crowd of friends and neighbors come together at the Berthoud Historical Society’s major fundraiser of the year. Dine al fresco, peruse many unique, vintage items for the silent and live auctions, and help us Keep Our History Alive.
Flapjack Day – Sept. 2 — Thanks to City Star Brewing for hosting the fifth annual Flapjack Day for the benefit of the Berthoud Historical Society. This fun-filled event, complete with unlimited buttermilk flapjacks, vintage cars, and outfits from the ‘40s and ‘50s, culminates with the crowning of the 2019 Flapjack Queen. Don’t miss this one. Doors open at 11 a.m.
Oktoberfest — Oct. 5 - all day Join the fun. Come by the Berthoud Historical Society’s Museum in the Park booth to learn about Berthoud’s history and enjoy activities and crafts.
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Carter Lake has it all
FISHING - HIKING - BOATING - PADDLEBOARDING - CLIMBING - CAMPING - BEACH - SWIMMING By Amber McIver-Traywick The Surveyor
A short 15-minute drive from downtown Berthoud is a beautiful three-mile-long and around one-mile wide, 1,100-acre reservoir surrounded by 1,000 acres of public lands. It’s a great place for fishing, sailing, water skiing, kayaking, camping, picnicking, mountain biking, swimming, paddle boarding, scuba diving, rock climbing, and feeling like you’re a million miles away from the day-to-day hustle. The lake is located in the foothills at an elevation of 5,760 feet and is an active wildlife area. It’s managed by Larimer County Natural Resources, is open year-round, and a park entrance permit and camping fees are required to enjoy all the lake has to offer. There are two automated pay stations, one located north of the lake off County Road (CR) 31, and the other, which is easy to pass, is off CR 8E before you begin the steep drive uphill to the lake. It is $9 per vehicle and $18 per vehicle and boat trailer. If you plan on spending a good bit of time at the lake you can also purchase an annual entrance permit which is good to use at all Larimer County parks and open spaces. Larimer County residents pay $90, and there are special discounted rates for those who are veterans, seniors (65+) and those with disabilities. We may be landlocked and 1,000 miles from the closest beach, but you can get your
sunshine, sand and water fix at Carter Lake too. There is a swim beach near Dam 2, available on the east side of the lake. Water temperatures might be a bit chilly, but on some of those really hot days in July it’s a welcomed relief. If you want to try your hand, and balance, at paddleboarding, you can rent those from What’s SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding near the South Shore campground or, for less money, pick it up at a Fort Collins location and drop it off by the next morning. Visit nocosup.com for rates and to make reservations. The marina, where you can rent a boat or pontoon, is on the north end of the lake. Make sure if you plan on boating you check out the restrictions and rules to keep the environment clean and allow everyone to enjoy the water safely. Year-round opportunities exist at Carter Lake to catch trout from shore or boat: rainbow, cutthroat, splake, occasional brown trout, walleye and yellow perch. Carter is also known for its largemouth bass. If trails are more your speed, the Sundance Trail is a three-mile-long easy out-andback trail that runs along the west shore of the lake with parking at both ends. A short .2-mile trail called The Saddle & Fawn Hollow Trailhead has a small parking area and leads to an area for rock climbing and pretty views. Carter Lake has 17 standard campsites, 92 sites with electricity and eight tent-only sites. There is also a pavilion that will accommodate 100 people and is handicapaccessible. For reservations and prices visit larimercamping.com.
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“Lion King,” “Toy Story 4,” among most anticipated summer movies
By Aaron Reynolds The Surveyor
There is no better way to spend a summer day than to soak up the sun at a swimming pool or park, then cool off in the evening in an air-conditioned movie theater getting lost in a movie. Summer is notoriously “blockbuster season” in Hollywood, as the most expensive and anticipated movies of the year arrive in theaters. And 2019 factors to represent one of the better summers in past memory, as the spring has already presented several great new releases like “Shazam!” and “Avengers: Endgame.” What are the most anticipated movies of this summer? Here is your guide to the movie theaters for May to August. “Aladdin” (May) Disney is going to be a major player in 2019 with the release of several new live-action remakes. After the release of “Dumbo” in the spring, “Aladdin” gets its time in the spotlight around Memorial Day weekend. The live-action remake of the instant 1992 classic is nearly 30 years in the making. The film will star Mena
Massoud and Naomi Scott as the principle characters, along with Will Smith as the Genie. Of course Will Smith has humongous shoes to fill for the late Robin Williams, but all signs point toward “Aladdin” working well, much like the 2017 live-action remake of “Beauty and the Beast.” “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (May)
“Godzilla: King of the Monsters” is going to be a computer-generated imagery (CGI) paradise. The new action movie will not only feature the well-known mutated dinosaur, but other monsters like Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah. In addition to the monsters, actors Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler, Sally Hawkins and Ken Watanabe also play supporting roles. It is hard to tell yet if the new “Godzilla” will be a visual masterpiece or an unnecessary addition to the franchise, but it will definitely be popcorn material. MOVIES continued on page 11
Summer in Berthoud 2019 MOVIES continued from page 10 “Rocketman” (May) If you enjoyed “Bohemian Rhapsody” (or any musical biopic for that matter), strap in for “Rocketman,” which also opens around Memorial Day. Incidentally enough, the movie has several parallels to “Bohemian Rhapsody,” as director Dexter Fletcher also served on that project before getting the gig for “Rocketman.” “Rocketman” will tell a complicated tale, based on the true story of Elton John. He will be portrayed by Taron Egerton (“Eddie the Eagle”) who impressively does all his own singing in the picture. If that is not enticing enough to give it a try, I don’t know what else can sell you to see one of the greatest pop stars of the 1970s and ‘80s portrayed on the big screen. “Dark Phoenix” (June) If the lead character in the upcoming “Dark Phoenix” looks familiar, your eyes are not lying. Sophie Turner, more well-known as Sansa Stark in the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones,” gets her first big screen lead role. She plays Jean Grey, or Dark Phoenix, the latest addition to the X-Men franchise. The film has an A-list supporting cast including James McAvoy (Professor X), Michael Fassbender (Magneto) and Jennifer Lawrence (Mystique). “Men in Black: International” (June) There was a ton of good that could be said about the “Men in Black 3” (MIB) prequel that arrived in 2012, starring Josh Brolin, who did a nearly unmistakable imitation of a young Tommy Lee Jones. Though it is disappointing to see “Men in Black: International” will not provide Brolin with the opportunity to continue his role as Agent K, (or Tommy Lee Jones or Will Smith for that matter) there is potential for a new cast to take the reins. Chris Hemsworth will star as a new agent at MIB, along with Tessa Thompson (with whom he previously starred alongside in “Thor.”) Liam Neeson will also make an appearance in a brand new MIB storyline. “Child’s Play” (June) “Child’s Play” will get a remake of the cult favorite horror movie starring Aubrey Plaza (“Parks and Recreation.”) The reboot tells the story of a young mother who starts to notice her son’s doll Chucky is behind some terrible murders. What has got a lot of people excited about the new film is Mark Hamill will serve as the voice of the character Chucky. The news was confirmed after the original voice actor, Brad Dourif, announced he
Berthoud Weekly Surveyor Page 11 would not return to the remake. “Toy Story 4” (June) “Toy Story” has done the nearly impossible by producing not one, but two very good sequels. If Pixar is able to pull off a really good fourth installment it will perhaps be one of the most successful film franchises of all time, and not just in the children’s genre. “Toy Story 4” reunites all the voice acting cast of the original films, which adds to its excitement and anticipation. As a result, expect the fourth movie to compete with the best movies of summer 2019. “Spider-Man: Far From Home” (July) In case you didn’t already get the hint, there is more in the storyline for Tom Holland’s version of Spider-Man following “Avengers: Endgame.” “Spider-Man” has received more reboots than just about any superhero movie, which is either a really good or bad thing, depending on personal opinion. “Spider-Man: Far From Home” is due around July 4 weekend, which should make it one of the highest-grossing films of the year, as many people will flock to see this new Independence Day release. “Lion King” (July) In addition to “Aladdin,” Disney lovers will be treated to another classic remake this summer in the form of “Lion King.” The live-action version of the epic 1994 animated film stars a number of famous people, including everyone from James Earl Jones to Beyonce to Seth Rogen. It may be impossible to live up to the hype of one of the most beloved Disney animated tales of all-time, yet there is plenty here to make the live-action version a worthy alternative and stand-alone feature film. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (July) The first film from Quentin Tarantino since 2015, the cultfavorite director has been in sort of an oblivion while preparing to release perhaps his most buzzworthy film ever. The cast that is joining “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is incredibly impressive. It includes Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt (on the same screen for the first time), along with Margot Robbie and Al Pacino, as well as Tarantino regulars like Tim Roth, Kurt Russell and Michael Madsen. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” could surely represent the most entertaining, edgy Tarantino film ever, as it is a fictional story based around the 1960’s Manson Family. It has all the makings of a Tarantino classic.
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Seventh annual Hops and Harley Festival
By Amber McIver-Traywick The Surveyor
Berthoud is home to some fun, family friendly, annual events; but if you love dogs, beautiful summer weather, live music, food and craft beer, all for a good cause, Hops and Harley is for you. This year marks the seventh year for the popular event that will take place on Saturday, June 15, at Fickel Park in downtown Berthoud from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hops and Harley is free to attend and is open to all family members, including the furry ones as long as they are on a leash. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets to enjoy the festivities. Craft beer from Berthoud’s own City Star Brewery will be available for purchase. Food trucks will be available; including Scratch Food Truck, Bedrock BBQ, Samples World Bistro, Sweaty Moose, Ohana Eatery, Kettle Drum, Sammy’s Cheese Curds, and more. Music will be provided by the Joe Kuckla and Irons In the
Fire and By The Lee. Dog agility, a wide variety of vendors and kids’ activities will also be a part of the festivities. The second annual 3k and 5k race will also take place the morning of the event. The Shoes & Brews Dog Jog will also raise funds for the organization. Registration is $25 per dog/person combo and includes a Race silipint dog bowl, one free beer after the race, dog treats, and more. If you don’t have a pup on the run, registration is $15. Packet pick up begins at 8:30 a.m. on June 15 and the run/ walk begins at 10 a.m. For more information or to register visit shoesbrews.com/shop/in-store-events/saturday-6-14-dog-jogpup-and-runner/ All of the proceeds for the event will go to help Coloradobased nonprofit organization Harley’s Dream. The organization was created by Berthoud residents Rudi and Dan Taylor after adopting a Chihuahua named Harley who had spent 10 years of his life cooped up in a tiny, filthy cage at a puppy mill. The heartbreaking story of how Harley was discarded into a bucket as he was thought to be dead, but a worker at the puppy mill realized he was still breathing and passed the poor pup on to an animal rescue, is hard to comprehend but led to something truly remarkable. He was older, had one eye, which he lost from being injured by a power washer used to clean cages at puppy mills, and had many horrific health issues as a result of the very difficult life he had lived. That wasn’t the end for this sweet boy though, as his life dramatically turned around when the Taylors saw Harley’s picture through the rescue and knew he was meant to be a part of their family even if the vets said it would only be for a few months. Harley’s life would have a huge impact on the Taylors, as through the experience they would become champions for other dogs like Harley and make it their calling to end the puppy-mill industry. In less than two years a campaign called “Harley to the Rescue,” enough funds were raised to provide medical care and save more than 500 dogs from the horrific conditions of puppy mills around the country. Harley even won the American Humane Associations “Hero Dog Award” in 2015 for their efforts. Harley defied the odds and lived five more years after being adopted into the family’s loving home. In 2016 Harley’s Dream was established. The Taylors dubbed Harley as the “Little Dog with a Big Dream,” referencing their mission (and Harley’s) to bring an end to the puppy-mill industry through creating awareness and educating the public about commercial dog breeding and what they could do to bring about change. Hops and Harley has become a staple of the organization’s fundraising and way to get the word out. For more information about the organization, visit harleysdream.org, and for the latest on the Hops and Harley event visit citystarbrewing.com/ hops-and-harley/.
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Parvo more of a threat in the summer
By Robin Ferruggia The Surveyor
Summer is a wonderful time to frolic with a puppy, but is also a time when careful precautions are necessary to protect pups from a deadly virus. Canine parvovirus (parvo) is a highly contagious, potentially fatal viral infection, and because it can only be killed by extreme cold and bleach, it is more of a threat in the summer months. “Parvo is primarily a disease of puppies,” said Dr. Dave McCluggage, a Longmont-based holistic veterinarian who also practices traditional veterinary medicine and serves the Berthoud community. An internationally respected veterinarian, he was named Holistic Veterinarian of the Year in 2000 by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, served as past president of Association of Avian Veterinarians, has served on the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association’s Presidential Advisory Panel, and more. “Basically, parvo is a virus and causes destruction of the intestinal system and the immune system,” he said. The destruction of the immune system leads to secondary bacterial infections, which are often the cause of death. “An adult dog can get it and will get really sick, but they are more resistant to it. It tends to spread more easily in warmer weather, and dogs congregate more in warmer weather,” he said. “It’s not a major problem here. The incidence of it is lower everywhere in the Front Range. It’s worse in places with warmer weather and in the Deep South.” Symptoms of parvovirus include “severe diahhrea, dehydration, and a lot of blood in the stool.” Early symptoms may be lethargy, depression and loss of appetite, followed by fever, vomiting and diarrhea, including bloody diarrhea. “Untreated, the death rate for puppies is 80 to 90 percent,” McCluggage said. “It is treated with hospitalization and antibiotics. Ten percent of puppies treated still die.”
Parvo can be acquired on the ground. “Dogs sniff it up or lick saliva or stools from an infected animal.” Prevention is important. “Be selective about where you are going to take the dog,” he said. “Don’t take puppies to dog parks until they are at least six months old. Keep puppies away from large numbers of dogs with unknown vaccination histories.” McCluggage also recommended not taking puppies to dog parks because not only can they get parvo, they may also be abused by older dogs and become fearful as a result. Getting socialization experiences at puppy-training classes is safer, he said. There is a vaccine for parvo. —“The vaccine is extremely effective,” said McCluggage. “Once given it tends to be 100 percent effective. It lasts for a lifetime.” Once a puppy is fully vaccinated for parvo and distemper they do not need any additional boosters. The vaccine is given in a series of shots at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age. Some veterinarians include a final shot at 17 or 18 weeks. Some young puppies can have trouble responding to the vaccine. Although some breeders vaccinate puppies at six weeks of age, “that is useless,” he said, “because their bodies cannot respond to vaccines at that young an age.” When buying a puppy from a breeder, he recommends buying only from a reputable source. “They do all the things right.” He cautioned about buying puppies from websites online. “Puppy mills can look legitimate on a website because it is a good-looking website, but it is still a puppy mill.” A puppy mill is “an inhumane high-volume dog-breeding facility that churns out puppies for profit, ignoring the needs of the pups and their mothers. Dogs from puppy mills are often sick and unsocialized,” according to the Humane Society of the United States. McCluggage encourages those who want to breed dogs to “have the mother vaccinated when she is young and make sure she is healthy.” Puppies are ready to go home at eight weeks of age. By following the advice of your veterinarian, you can protect your puppy and older dogs from the tragedy of parvo and enjoy their summer frolics for many years to come.
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Summer schedule for Wildfire Arts Center
Annual Street Festival Free
Special to the Surveyor Music, Art, Movement Summer Camp:
Sept. 7 Saturday - 5 to 10 p.m. Silent auction Band Food trucks Face painting Dance / drumming demonstrations Fun for all.
Starting June 3 Monday through Thursday 1 to 4 p.m. Ending June 20 7 to 12 years old $60 for all three weeks first child $50 for all three weeks each additional sibling
For more information call 970-532-5497 or www. wildfirearts.org. Wildfire is located at 425 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud.
U-Create summer hours: Starting June 4 Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $2 each
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Ka wai ole oke akua, a ministry of praise and worship, performed a traditional Hawaiian hula at the Wildfire Street Festival on Sept. 10, 2018.
Hops And Harley - Free Join the Wildfire Art Center booth for crafts and dragon photo-pp June 15 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Tips to organize an epic garage sale By Autumn Leopold The Surveyor
It’s that time of year again folks — garage sale season. The weather is almost just right and everyone is in the mood for some spring purging. Here are some great tips on how to have an epic garage sale. Garage sale preparation — • Purge room by room. Start purging your home of items you want to sell several weeks before the sale. Take anything to sell to the garage. Go ahead and set up a few tables if you’re afraid to leave fragile items on the floor. • Buy a hanging rack so you can start purging your closet of clothes. • Have spare boxes, bins or laundry baskets to sort like items or items for which you want to charge the same amount. Such as boys’ jeans, girls’ dolls, etc. • The night before the sale move the furniture to be sold into the garage if you haven’t already done so. Always put the furniture near the garage door so you can easily bring it in and out. Advertising — • Buy/make two to three big signs (22” x 28” is best.) I like to make my signs on corrugated poster board because it’s easier to stick the stakes into the bottom and then stake into the ground. • Make sure you put signs around the smaller streets. • Put your address, dates and times of the sale on the sign. If you have some specific trending or unique items to advertise you may write that on the sign as well. • You should also have 8.5” x 11” signs leading the way to the sale, all in one color, advertising what type of items you may have, i.e. baby clothes, video games, Lego, toys, home decor, etc. This gets people excited about your sale. • Post the big signs on main intersections next to your home. You want to guide people to your home from the main intersection. Put the signs up that morning about 15 minutes before the sale starts. • Share on your neighborhood Facebook groups, Nextdoor, Facebook garage sale groups, and Buy/Sell/Trade sites. • Post an ad on Craigslist. Check out, “Garage Sale Ads That Attract Buyers” Organizing sale — • The day before the sale, set up the tables in the garage. It’s best to have a nice flow where people can walk around without knocking into anything or each other. • Weather permitting, put hot-ticket items lining the sides of the driveway, along with any big-kids’ toys, furniture, exercise equipment, or any items you think will attract attention. Try not to block the center of the driveway, so it’s easier for people to walk up. • Label and put lower-priced and free items at the front to lure people in as well. • Always have paper and plastic bags on hand to wrap breakable items. • Organize in categories of like-items and sections. • Stage items if you can. Set up small vignettes with your items and make sure items are assembled if necessary. Hang as many clothes as you can. Make sure to put clothing tags on them with the brand, size and price. • Organize clothing tables by person and size, i.e. boys’ clothes, girls’ clothes, men’s, women’s, business, gym clothes, etc. Make sure each item has a clothing tag, or make note of the items in each bin and the price you are asking; i.e. all gym clothes $2 each. That way people can’t try to confuse you when they come up to purchase. • Make sure items are clean and wiped down. Nobody wants to buy dirty stuff. Pricing — • Put a price on everything. People don’t want to guess where they should start negotiating. • Buy ready-made stickers with prices on them. Make sure they are easily removable and won’t leave a sticky residue. • For a sale shared with multiple people, always put the initials of the seller
on the tags and make sure to record it under each person’s sale in a notebook. • Download and print an inventory Items to Sell sheet to keep track of what you have sold and for what price. Especially helpful if you have multiple people selling. • If you have no idea how to start pricing your items you can download a Printable Yard Sale Pricing Guide. Always think about what you would pay for the same item at a garage sale. If it’s a two-day sale you can cut the price the next day. If it’s a one-day sale you can advertise you will cut prices in half for the last hour of the day. Many people will return to see what you have left. • Do not price too high or people will remember that for your next sale. Selling and negotiating — • If you don’t want early birds, who are usually re-sellers coming to pick your best loot, only open your garage five minutes before the start time to move stuff out. You can hang a sign on the outside of the garage door that says, “Opening 8 a.m. sharp.” It’s more polite than, “No early birds.” • Make sure you have enough change in the beginning to break big bills. • Always greet people when they arrive and thank them when they leave. • Never turn away a customer. Make conversation and ask what they are looking for. You never know, you may have something still inside that they want. • Don’t be afraid to negotiate politely. • Don’t be offended by someone’s offer. They are there to get a deal. Just negotiate or say no politely. • Cut your prices in half the second day if it’s a two-day sale. As time goes on that day you can cut even further. Your goal is to get rid of the items at this point. Some money is better than no money, and you will end up donating the rest. Extras — • If it’s a super-hot day you can set up a canopy for people to stand under and get some relief. • Offer bottled water, lemonade, or soda for sale. • Offer grilled hot dogs, cookies, power bars, or other snacks for sale. (We once had a garage sale and my husband did this and made twice as much money as the actual garage sale.) • Always have a box, bin, or table with free items set out front to attract people. • If you have kids’ toys, create a treasure box and let the little kids pick something out of for free before they leave. • If you have a ton of stuffed animals to get rid of, let kids pick one for free. It may make their day. People will remember your extras and your courtesy and will be back for your next sale. They will spread the word about your sale as well. Word of mouth is the best advertising. Clean up — • Close your garage door promptly at the time you said you would end. If you’re having a two-day sale you’ll want to get set up for the next day. • Whatever you do, do not start taking all of the items that didn’t sell back into the house. You got them out, so keep them out. • Take pictures of all items left to donate for tax purposes. Make a list and note their value for tax purposes. • Load them up and take them to a donation drop-off the same day the sale is over. • Put valuable items on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace for a few days. • Consider lowering your prices even more. • List on Freecycle. • Call for a donation pick up. • Please don’t forget to remove your signs when the sale if over (you may get a ticket from local police if you don’t.) Now it’s time to sit back, count your money, and celebrate that you got rid of some unnecessary clutter from your life. Just don’t take the money you made and go buy more stuff!
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Like museums? Here’s a list that will keep you busy all summer long By Autumn Leopold The Surveyor We are lucky to have some amazing museums in our state. Many of them are only an hour or less from Berthoud. If you are looking for some creative, educational, fun activities to do with the kids this summer, here are some of the best museums close to home. Longmont Museum — Fun and engaging exhibits in history, art science and culture of the region. Registration for summer camps is open. For kids they have Discovery Days Arts and Crafts. They also have a summer concert series to look forward to. Agricultural Heritage Center/Lohr -McIntosh Farm, Longmont — Free — A 1909 farmhouse with a variety of live animals; including chickens, pigs and draft horses. There are two barns, an outhouse, a milk house and a blacksmith shop. Barnyard Critter Day is scheduled for June 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Trades and Crafts of the Olden Days will take place on Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CU Museum of Natural History, Boulder — Interactive displays on natural and human history. Newly remodeled children’s Discovery Corner, an area where kids can discover, design and create. A program of interest for summer is called GAMES for Middle School Girls, GAMES (Girls at the Museum Exploring Science) is for fourth- and fifth-grade girls. Shelby American Collection, Boulder — Boys like fast, shiny cars. Check out the Cobra, Shelby Mustang and Ford GT 40 cars that changed the face of auto racing in the 1960s. Extensive collection of race records, period photographs, memorabilia, and tributes to the pioneer drivers and visionaries of the era. Fiske Planetarium and Sommers_Baush Observatory, CU Boulder — The planetarium has an amazing 65-foot diameter dome, a Mega Star Projector, and shows 10 million stars and the Milky Way. There are many educational, family-friendly shows. The observatory has a free Friday open house in the evenings from 9 p.m. during summer sessions. They have tripod-mounted binoculars and the world’s largest starwheel to identify bright stars and constellations. They also have smaller telescopes set up for looking at the moon and other bright celestial objects. WOW! Children’s Museum, Lafayette — A fun children’s museum with sensory-friendly playtime, infant and toddler classes, and online play resources. History Colorado Center, Denver — A wonderfully interactive museum dedicated to the history of the state of Colorado. During the summer there will be Family Fun Days and Lego Building Workshops. Their full- and half-day summer camps are open for registration. There is a cafe with hot food on site. Memorial Day through Labor Day kids get in free. Denver Museum of Nature and Science/IMAX/ Planetarium, Denver — One of our family favorites. Register for half- and full-day summer camps now. The feature exhibit right now is about the life of Leonardo da Vinci. A new exhibit called Our Senses: Creating Your Reality is an exhibit for the whole family. There is a Discovery Zone for science skills and the Expedition Health exhibit is always fun. There is also an IMAX and Planetarium on-site as well as a cafe with hot food. Denver Art Museum, Denver — For children they have animal-themed art-making activities, a First Light Family Space, and Gallery games. My 10-year-old son enjoys visiting this museum. General admission is free for kids. Wings Over the Rockies, Denver — Calling all aviation lovers. The Wings Over the Rockies mission statement
explains the museum best. “Wings Over the Rockies educates and inspires people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future.” There are aircraft exhibits, space and rocketry exhibits, a simulator experience, and so much more. There are some pretty cool Air & Space Summer camps for which you can register now. Check out the Young Eagles Flight Experience where kids 8-17 can take a free flight. Colorado Model Railroad Museum, Greeley — Contains Colorado’s 550-square-foot operating model railroad. For children, there is an Eye Spy Game, Legos, play area with Thomas the Tank Engine, simulators, and a 1919 caboose. Fort Collin’s Museum of Discovery, Fort Collins — Fun for all ages as you check out the Discovery Labs, Take Apart Day, Hands on History, Meet the Animals, or check out a Musician Meeting. Popular programs include Stitching Through Time and Storytime in the Dome. There are fun summer camps for which you can register right now. Note: If you become a member of the History Colorado Museum you get free Georgetown Loop Railroad tickets and free reciprocal membership network of historical museums, sites and societies throughout the United States, with over 300 organizations in more than 40 states across the country. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has a similar program and includes membership to the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. Whatever museums you choose to visit you’re sure to have a fun, engaging, educational time. If you would love to share some family-friendly museum ideas, head over to our Facebook page and comment on this article.
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Live music in Berthoud
By Amber McIver-Traywick The Surveyor
There is something totally unique about hearing music performed live. Watching talented musicians and vocalists perform in person doing what they love is, of course, entertaining but it’s more than that, it’s an experience. It’s the location, the energy of the crowd and the performers, it’s alive and unpredictable and a whole lot of fun. You don’t have to travel to Denver or Fort Collins to experience some great performances across different genres this summer, there are multiple venues right here in Berthoud that present an opportunity to hear from some talented well-known, up-and-coming and experienced artists and musicians. Hale and Bradford Stillhouse Stage, located at 335 Mountain Ave., is an extension of the ever-expanding offerings of the local bar and distillery. The business will bring in local and national performers and artists including comedians and are offering a weekly open mic night on the third Monday of the month to give everyone a chance to share their art. Folk, bluegrass, singersongwriters, light country, rock, and Americana are all genres you’ll likely see performing on this stage. Upcoming performances include singer and songwriter Peter Mulvey on June 7 and musician and singer Hanna Doreen on June 8. For a calendar of upcoming shows visit haleandbradford.com/stillhousestage. Berthoud Brewing Co., 450 Eighth St., hosts musical
performances on Friday and Saturday nights. Past performances have included blues, classic country, rock, and bluegrass. Keep an eye on the brewery’s Facebook page for upcoming performances including shows at their second location in Loveland at 1480 Cascade Ave. Visit berthoudbrewing.com for more information. City Star Brewing, 321 Mountain Ave., hosts artists from all over the country on the weekends and on any given night you might hear everything from cover bands to jazz to bluegrass and something called “gypsy rock.” Weather permitting performances are held in the courtyard beer garden behind the brewery surrounded by a wall of hops plants and string lights in the summer and inside the taproom if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Upcoming shows include Taylor Shae, an awardwinning 18-year-old singer-songwriter with a bluesy acoustic sound on May 31 and Jon Garson and Late For Supper who run the gamut between bluegrass, Americana, Honky-Tonk and swing. For details and more information about events and food truck schedules visit citystarbrewing.com. Side Tracked is a bar and restaurant located at 237 Welch Ave., and offer a variety of entertainment options throughout the year including karaoke, open stage sessions as well as live musical performances are some of what Side Tracked has going on. Groove bands and bluegrass to “high octane” guitars have all graced the stage at this venue. Follow Side Tracked on social media for updates on shows and events.
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Berthoud pool 2019 schedule
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Summer festivals within a two-hour drive By Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer The Surveyor It’s summer festival season in Colorado, and there are so many festivals. In fact, it’s hard to keep up with everything that’s happening. Over the next few months there are music series, beer festivals, and family-friendly fun happening within several hours of Berthoud. Here are a few festivals we think should be on your radar this year. First up, music festivals are popular, so let’s start there. Music is in the air each and every week at Photo from ewespecial.blogspot.com the Foote Lagoon Music Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra. Series which starts June 27 and runs through Aug. 8. This is a free event that takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. each Thursday evening at the Foote Lagoon Amphitheater in downtown Loveland. This event has grown in attendance over the years, and it’s wise to come early to secure a good seat. Pack a picnic, order dinner to go from one of the dining establishment in downtown, or order from one of the food trucks that are on site for the evening. On Fridays music lovers love Sounds of Centerra. This music event is held in Chapungu Sculpture Park, adjacent to the Promenades at Centerra from 7 to 9 p.m. The first concert is July 12, and the series continues weekly through Aug. 2. This event is free and family friendly. Children love to dance in the grass or roll down the large hill in the park; all within the view of parents. The Rocky Mountain Old-Time Music Festival is one of the most unique events in Colorado, and it takes place right here in Berthoud at Parrish Ranch. Taking place on July 10 through 14, the event features the Canote Brothers and the Big Possum Stringband. There is camping, workshops, performances, and more. Purchase tickets at thecroma.org. Cheyenne Frontier Days is one of the biggest events in the Rocky Mountain region. This
year the festival occurs from July 19 through 28. As usual, there will be a lineup of big stars at the event; including Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, and so many more. However, Cheyenne Frontier Days is a lot more than just famous country-music singers. History buffs will enjoy Old Frontier Town, Indian Village, and the Chuckwagon Cookoff. Rodeo fans will love the various rodeo events that occur throughout the week. Visit cfdrodeo. com for all details of Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyo. Loveland’s Sculpture in the Park is one of the most respected juried art shows west of the Mississippi. Held at Benson Sculpture Garden near Lake Loveland, it features more than 2,000 pieces of sculpture created by 160 sculptors from around the world. Sculpture in the Park is truly one of the most exceptional events in Northern Colorado. It always takes place on the second weekend of August. While in town, don’t miss Art in the Park. This event, which is held on the same weekend in the same area, features affordable art by artists from around Colorado. There is everything from hat makers to crafts. If a festival in the mountains is on the agenda this summer, Keystone has six to choose from starting with Bacon & Bourbon Festival on June 23-24. Keystone Village is a little more than a two-hour drive from Berthoud, but it’s worth the drive. There are festivals celebrating beer, music, jazz, wine, art and an Oktoberfest. Each festival occurs in the village, making a stay here the best way to enjoy everything offered. Lake Dillon is just a few minutes away, and hiking, biking, and children’s activities are at your doorstep. Putting one mountain festival on the calendar this summer will make for a memorable vacation. Go to KeystoneFestivals.com for dates and details. All events are free to attend with tokens purchased for drinks and food. Photo from CFDrodeo.com
Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo.
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First ever fireworks show Special to the Surveyor Residents of Berthoud will get to celebrate Independence Day like they never have before, with a professional fireworks display of their very own. The Town of Berthoud is planning to host a familyfriendly event celebrating our country’s independence in Bein Park, located near Berthoud High School along South 10th Street and Spartan Avenue on July 3. The show will be presented by Zambelli Fireworks, one of the largest fireworks companies in the world, and will include almost 4,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky. The company’s website describes their shows as, “a sensory experience unlike anything else.” Activities for the event will include; food trucks, children’s activities, and a place to gather and picnic with family and friends before and during the fireworks display. For more information visit Berthoud.org.
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