‘Voices & Thoughts’ Archives
A New START for Women Around the World
By Linda Tarr-Whelan The so-called New START, the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty with Russia, is poised for an historic ratification vote in the Senate this year. Three more major international treaties are also lined up on President Obama’s ratification to-do list: the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and CEDAW, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against ... Full Story
Community Thanksgiving Worship Service
Sunday, November 21, 2010 First United Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. Scott Phillips and Rev. Stephanie Munoz
Christmas Photos at McCarty-Fickel Home
The Berthoud Historical Society and the McCarty-Fickel Home (645 7th Street, Berthoud) will be offering a special seasonal photo shoot on Saturday, November 20. With beautiful decorations perfect for the season, the McCarty-Fickel Home offers the perfect backdrop for a Christmas family photo. Decorated for the holidays, the historic home will offer several opportunities for unique images, perfect for seasonal cards, newsletters, or gifts. Constructed in 1916 by Dr. and Mrs. D.W. ... Full Story
CIB at the Library
Christmas in Berthoud There are many things to help out this year for Christmas in Berthoud through the Berthoud Community Library District. Auction for a decorated tree: The Library will auction off the decorated tree to the highest bidder and the proceeds will be given to a family through Christmas in Berthoud. Giving Tree: You can donate a gift by selecting a child’s tag and bringing a wrapped gift back with the tag, to the library and ... Full Story
Obituary: Benjamin Daniel Haskew
Benjamin Daniel Haskew June 14, 1974 – November 9, 2010 Benjamin Daniel Haskew was born at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico on June 14, 1974 to Dr. Stephen W. Haskew and Anne Haskew. He passed away on November 9, 2010. His early years were spent with his family in Colorado, upstate New York, Tucson, AZ and then to Lyons, CO in 1986. Ben attended Lyons High School and graduated from Olde Columbine High School in 1993. He was married with 4 ... Full Story
Berthoud CARES thanks Berthoud Community Fund
Berthoud CARES PO Box 869 Berthoud, CO 80513 November 12, 2010 Dear Editor: On behalf of the Board of Directors of Berthoud CARES, we would like to extend our thanks to the Berthoud Community Fund and the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado for their support of our organization and our Kids Helping Kids grant program, which has been designed to lend immediate financial assistance to those children and families within the Berthoud community. Thanks to this grant ... Full Story
Kudos to the Moon Theater Company
To the Editor: Kudos to director Kathleen Gruman and the cast and crew of Moon Theatre Company's just-ended run of You Can't Take it with You. Thanks for treating the Berthoud community to a funny and professional-quality production. As all of us deal with the effects of our economy's downturn and many are vowing to live more simply, Grandpa's line "You can't take it with you" has renewed meaning. Outstanding acting and directing, a comfortable venue, the chance to ... Full Story
Christmas Jars
I just read a wonderful novel by Jason Wright entitled Christmas Jars. Following is a summary and an idea. The Maxwell’s were a young couple with a delightful daughter named Hannah. Rather than go into debt for Christmas gifts, they spent the entire year putting pocket change (and sometimes bills) into the :Christmas Jar”. On Christmas Eve they would take the jar to the bank, cash in the coins and see what there was to spend on gifts for each other. When Hannah was eight, ... Full Story
Obituary: Benjamin D. Haskew
HASKEW, Benjamin D., 36, of Berthoud, passed away November 9, 2010. Complete obituary and service arrangements to appear later. Arrangements by Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, Longmont. Send condolances and sign the guest book at www.ahlbergfuneralchapel,
First Coffee with Cabrera scheduled
Thompson School District Superintendent Ron Cabrera will be available to meet with members of the community during an informal session Thursday, Nov. 18, from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at Schmidt’s Bakery and Delicatessen, 808 14th Street SW. Dr. Cabrera will answer questions from staff, parents and other members of the community during the first of several informal gatherings scheduled in the weeks to come at various locations within the district. The next one is Dec. 15 at the Loveland Coffee ... Full Story
