Lauren Thliveris - August 13, 2026 - The Carl E Berg Education Foundation – Lauren Thliveris spoke to the Rotary on Aug 13 about the Carl E Berg Education Foundation and its plans for future developments in Paonia.  Lauren and her husband Andrew are officers of the foundation.  Andrew is a descendent of Carl Berg.  The foundation owns Berg Harvest and the orchards across from the library and has recently acquired the former Vo-Tech building at the north edge of town.  Plans for the new purchase are emerging as a possible museum and community space for Paonia.