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Saturday, May 17The third annual Northern Water

Conservation Gardens Fair will be held Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Northern Water’s Conservation Gardens, 220 Water Ave. in Berthoud.

The annual fair includes educational seminars, Conservation Gardens tours, ex-pert advice on water-saving technology and practices and more. The first 400 attend-ees will receive a Plant Select perennial and free gift from the prize wheel. Limited free sub sandwiches will also be available between 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

For more information on the Conserva-tion Gardens Fair including a schedule of activities visit www.northernwater.com.

Sunday, May 18First United Methodist Church of Ber-

thoud will sponsor a seminar, “Will Power,” on Sunday, May 19 at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Presenters are Dale Levy of United Methodist Foundation and C. Jan Lord, Esq., local attorney. Lunch is pro-vided. Please RSVP to brad@dbcook.net.

Big Thompson Canyon Association Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 18, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Now in its 46th year, the Big Thompson Canyon Association (BTCA) Pancake Breakfast has become a tradition in many families. A Sunday trip up the Big Thompson Canyon combined with break-fast in the big historic log building spells an enjoyable and inexpensive family outing. Advance tickets are only $6 for adults and $4 for children 4 to 9 years of age; tickets are $1 more at the door. Little ones under 4 eat for free. The BTCA building is located about 1 mile east of Drake on US 34.

Wednesday, May 21The May meeting of the Northern

Colorado Beekeepers Association will take place Wednesday, May 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Farr Regional Library,1939 61st Ave., Greeley.

Local beekeeper, instructor, and year-round hive mentor, Donald Studinski will speak on a variety of timely spring hive management topics, including: managing comb; brood patterns; swarms; mating; drones; hive orientation. For more informa-tion visit the NCBA web site www.nocobees.org.

Monday, June 2

Monday, June 2 at 10 a.m. “Tiny Trek-kers.” Join Larimer County naturalists for a program designed for your 2-5 year old and you. This program at Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland, off of Highway 34, will be a morning filled with crafts, stories and fun facts. A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this hour long program. After the program, feel free to explore the open space with your child. Program is free. Please go to larimer.org/NRregistrationto sign up. Please direct questions to Heather at 970-619-4489.

Wednesday, June 4 Wednesdays, June 4 and 18 “Nature

Notes Club Meeting.” Join the Nature Notes Club for their regular June meetings. You’ll get the chance to journal, paint, photo-graph and more with this fun group of people. This program will be stationary with some easy walking. Approximately three hour program. Please dress appropriately for the weather, and bring along all of your journaling supplies. Nature Notes meetings are held on the first and third Wednes-day of the month, usually during the day. Contact Heather at 970-619-4489 for more details, such as time and location.

Friday, June 6Paws Luncheon on June 6 from 11:30

a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Xilinx Summit Retreat Center in Longmont.

This informative lunch will feature orga-nizational updates, clients sharing ways we have impacted their lives and an opportuni-ty to support Longmont Humane Society’s work. It is sure to be an educational lunch hour! Contact 303-772-1232 ext. 225 or Liz@longmonthumane.org with questions.

You are invited to the “Joys of June” summer Fannie Palmer lunch on June 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McCarty Fickel House Museum 645 Seventh St., Ber-thoud. The summer lunch consists of tasty sandwiches, salad, dessert, coffee and tea and is offered at $12 per person. This includes a descriptive narration about the house built in 1916 and the McCarty-Fickel family. Fannie Palmer was the McCarty fam-ily’s domestic helper in the early 1900’s and prepared the family meals for years. Reservations are necessary and must be made by noon on Thurs-day, June 5, by calling Virginia at 970-344-5160.

AnnouncementsConservation techs from the Big

Thompson Conservation District are avail-able for information regarding NRCS Farm Bill conservation programs. At the recent Little Thompson River clean-up, Annie Collie and Laura Tyler provided handouts regarding NRCS Conservation programs and Larimer County Weed Management guides. Soil samples were accepted from landowners for testing at the CSU Soils Lab. Funded by federal money, the state District Conservation Technician program provides technicians who help individual produc-ers to understand and implement NRCS conservation programs. Big T also provides an irrigation scheduling program (ISP) in support of the NRCS EQUIP program. For more information www.bigthompson.org

2014 Berthoud Day call for commu-

nity talent. This year at Berthoud Day on Saturday, June 7, 2014, the terribly talented folks of Berthoud will be showcased on our very own community stage. The Berthoud Day committee is looking for dancers, singers, drummers, musicians, thespians, fire dancers, etc. to perform during the afternoon of June 7. The routines should be between five and 15 minutes long and be acceptable for family audiences. Please call Elizabeth at 303-525-4340, or send an email indicating interest to admin@wildfirearts.org.

Learn the art and science of food preservation and preparation — If you are going to preserve your own foods this summer it is important to use up-to-date food preservation methods and processing times. Beginning in June, Larimer County Extension’s workshops will include meth-ods of canning, pickling and dehydrating using safe, research-tested methods to avoid foodborne illness. Springtime is the ideal time to begin planning how you will preserve the fruits and vegetables that will be abundant in the coming months. Even if you don’t have time or land to grow your own food, you can take advantage of a wide variety of high quality produce at local farmers’ markets and roadside stands. If you are new to preserving foods or if you haven’t done it for a while, be sure to check the workshop schedule. Preserving your own food lets you enjoy delicious, locally grown fruits and vegetables throughout the year.

The complete food preservation and preparation workshop schedule is available on the Larimer County Extension website www.larimer.org/ext. Pre-registration is required for workshops and space is limit-ed. All workshops are held at the Larimer County Extension office, 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., Fort Collins.

Register online at www.larimer.org/ext or contact Edie McSherry at the Larimer County Extension office at 970-498-6008.

The Big T Conservation District has a 50-year history of conservation service to landowners, as originally established by President Roosevelt. Governed by a board of volunteer local landowners, the District is NOT supported by a mill levy. Big T is currently paying all costs for meetings, travel, mailings, administration and three staff members in full support of the Little Thompson Watershed Restoration Coalition. Please help us out with a donation of any size. We have chosen the gofundme.com website to collect donations. http://www.gofundme.com/83ah28

If you prefer to donate by check, please make the check payable to “Big T CD/LTWRC Fund” and mail the check to:Big Thompson Conservation District, P.O. Box 441, Berthoud, CO 80513

The Larimer County Landfill is offering free mulch to the public on a first come, first served basis. During the holiday season the landfill had accepted Christmas trees for recycling from county residents. The trees have been ground into a coarse mulch. Residents are responsible for loading the mulch into their vehicles and can pick it up anytime Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customers must also bring a tarp to cover the load of mulch. The Larimer County Landfill is located at 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins (about two miles south of Harmony Road.) Call 498-5772 for more information.

May is Older Americans Month, a per-fect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults and caregivers in our community. The Larimer County Office on Aging will host an awards ceremony, Thurs-day, May 8, 2014, honoring one outstand-ing senior volunteer and one outstanding family caregiver in our community. The Office on Aging is requesting nomina-tions from the public for these awards. All nomination forms must be turned in or postmarked by April 11, 2014. Nomination forms and criteria for the awards can be found at www.larimer.org/seniors or by call-ing the Office on Aging at 970-498-7751. Since 1963, communities across the nation have come together to celebrate Older Americans Month — a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to recog-nizing the contributions and achievements of older Americans.

House of Neighborly Service still

needs food of all kinds, especially breakfast cereal and peanut butter. Urgent need for paper products.

BHS woodworking classes are look-ing for any unwanted hardwood or soft-wood boards for student projects. We can also use Corian countertop pieces of vari-ous sizes. Please contact Robb Sommerfeld at 970-613-7719 or Robert.sommerfeld@thompsonschools.org.

Do you have a problem with math? Free math-tutoring services are provided every Wednesday from 1:10 - 3 p.m. in room 135 at BHS. This informal service for students of any math subject including AP math subjects is provided by a former math teacher.

You got a problem with chemistry? There is help. Free tutoring services are provided every Thursday from 6:30 – 8 p.m in room 135. This is an open, infor-mal environment for all AP Chemistry and Chemistry II students. This is a volunteer service provided by a chemist with 20+ years professional experience.

Scheduled MeetingsAARP meets on the second Wednes-

day of each month at the Lions Depot on Third Steet at 5 p.m. for a covered-dish supper. Please bring something to share with everyone. For more information, please contact Curtis Wilson at 532-2638.

Al-Anon is an anonymous fellowship that offers support to people whose lives have been affected by relatives and friends who suffer from the disease of alcohol-ism. Anonymity is protected at all times. A weekly Al-Anon meeting is held in the nursery of the First Presbyterian Church of Berthoud (531 Eighth St.) on Tuesday eve-nings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please enter through the main door on Eighth Street, then go straight ahead into the nursery. An elevator is available for those who might need it. For more information, contact Liz at 970-290-4359.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Berthoud Lions Club every Monday and Friday nights from 8 to 9 p.m. Anyone desiring to quit drinking is welcome. There are no dues or fees. For more information, please call 532-4653.

A Balance and Fall Prevention Class is being held weekly. It’s free. Drop-ins are welcome to attend. Classes are held at the Berthoud Area Community Center every Tuesday from 9 -9:45 a.m. Please call 970-532-2730 for more information.

Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) is available for Berthoud residents on a demand-response basis. Call 532-3049 to make a reservation or for more information. Service is available Mon-day through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Berthoud Fire Protection District board meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Berthoud Area Communi-ty Center, 248 Welch Ave. Agendas are available two days prior to the meetings by calling 532-2264. All meetings are open to the public.

Berthoud Library board meets on the first Wednesday of every month in the library community room at 7 p.m.

Berthoud Lions Club meets on the first and third Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Depot at Third and Massa-chusetts. 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 dis-abled people. Contact John Bona, 970-532-2605, Bob Talley, 970-532-2228.

Berthoud Parents As Teachers is a free service for all families living in Ber-thoud who are expecting a child or with children ages birth to five. It includes personalized visits/parent education, group meetings and developmental screenings. Bilingual services available. Contact Rhon-da Richer at 970-215-0305 or Rhonda@thefamilycenterfc.org. http://berthoudpat.weebly.com.

Berthoud TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly) meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the Lions Club depot. Call Julie for informa-tion at 970-587-6424. TOPS is a non-profit, non-commercial weight-loss support group.

First Presbyterian Church adult bible study, every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Facilitat-ed by Rev. Jerry Groves. Eighth Steet and Massachusetts Avenue. Everyone welcome.

Friends of the Library board meets in the library community room at 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.

Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meets monthly on the second Monday at 7 p.m. in the Town of Berthoud offices boardroom. For information call 970-581-4603.

Job’s Daughters Bethel #37 meets on the first and third Friday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the Longmont Masonic Build-ing, 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 Wednes-day of every month at the Lighthouse Cafe at 8:30 a.m.

The Larimer County Republican office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up to volunteer and help with voter registration, set up and staff booths at events, walk in the parades, make phone calls, assist in your precinct and many other activities. 4020 S. College Ave., Unit 11 in Fort Collins. 970-224-2577 or www.larimerGOP.org.

Larimer County Open Lands — All meetings will be held on the fourth Thurs-day of each month with the exception of November and December at 500 E. Third St. in Loveland. Meeting time is from 5 – 8 p.m. Please call 679-4534 if you need more information.

Larimer County Planning Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room, 200 W. Oak St., first floor, Fort Collins. www.larimer.org/bcc/meetings.

Little Thompson Water District Board of Directors meeting dates and agendas are posted on their website at www.ltwd.org. The district office is at 835 E. Highway 56, Berthoud.

Longs Peak Networking meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. with the goal of assist-ing 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, teach-ers, staff and schools each Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. We would love to have you join us at Grace Place (upstairs). Any ques-tions, contact Kim Land at 532-9886.

Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at town hall.

Reminisce meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 11 a.m. in the Berthoud Area Community Center.

Rural Alternative For Transportation (RAFT) is available for seniors and disabled adults who reside outside of the town of Berthoud but within the Berthoud Fire Protection District. Phone the Berthoud Community Center 970-532-2730 to regis-ter as a rider to receive rides to and from Berthoud, Loveland or Longmont, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thompson School District meeting schedule, May 2014.

May 7 — BOE Special Meeting Work Session I - 6 p.m. at the administration building, 800 S. Taft Ave., Loveland.

May 14 — BOE Special Meeting Work Session II - 6 p.m. at the administration building, 800 S. Taft Ave., Loveland.

May 21 — BOE Regular Business Meet-ing - 6 p.m. at the administration building, 800 S. Taft Ave. Loveland.

Tree Advisory Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at town hall at 6 p.m.

Wisdom Seekers will be meeting every Thursday, 9-11 a.m. at Grace Place in Berthoud, beginning Aug. 29 through March 2014. To register, or for more infor-mation, please contact Jill at 970-532-4936 or jtbieri@hotmail.com or Donna at 303-775-4006 or rose55@aol.com.

Planning Commission OpeningPlanning Commission — 1 opening. The term expires Aug. 31, 2016. Must be an in-town resident. Meet-ings are held the second and fourth Thursday evenings of the month, as needed.Applications for Planning Commis-sion are available online at ber-thoud.org and at town hall. Res-olution 4-11 explaining Volunteer Committees and Planning Commis-sion is also available online and at town hall. Submit completed appli-cation to: Town Clerk, PO Box 1229, Berthoud, C) 80513, (970) 532-2643 or email to mcowdin@berthoud.org Submittal deadline: May 23, 2014.

Berthoud Community LibraryMay events

248 Welch Ave,970-532-2730

Family story time — May 16 at 10:30 a.m. This story time is appro-priate for all ages.Busy B’s Story time — May 20 at 10:30 a.m. This story time is for babies and toddlers. Stories, finger-plays, songs and fun.Sweet P’s Story time — May 21 at 10:30 a.m. Preschool story time offers some longer stories, songs and coloring or crafts.Family story time — May 23 at 10:30 a.m. This story time is appro-priate for all ages.May 26 — Library Closed for Memorial Day

PT custodial work wanted. 12 yrs exp. at elem. school. 412-0642 or 214-4316

Exp. piano teacher, have openings for students. 214-4316

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Berthoud Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time receptionist to become an integral part of their team. This person must be friendly, outgoing, and understand the im-portance of the human/animal bond. If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to Kelly.Friday@rocketmail.com.

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Grace Place huge garage saleMay 17, 8 a.m.-12 noon, at Ber-thoud Skate Park. If it rains, the sale will be moved to Kidz Place at 660 N. Second St.. Clothes, shoes, books, tools, furniture, etc.

Public NoticeThompson School District invites public review and feedback on Math Expressions published by Houghton Mifflin, an elementary math program that will be recommended to the Board of Education for final approv-al on May 21. These materials can be viewed at the Thompson School District Administration Building from May 7-21. Math Expressions was se-lected as the final selection after a comprehensive analysis pilot study of three math programs.