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"Those who rush to other gods bring many troubles on themselves." Ps 16:4a Good News CV Half Marathon for Autism Landscaping w/ Colorado Materials

By Audrey Logan Sit around the fire pit, see ledgestone on an actual wall, let the sand sift through your fingers, and get just the right color and size of wood mulch. Regardless of your home project, Colorado Materials has the expertise and variety of materials, plus fair pricing to meet your personal needs.

Owned by Chris and Meighan Kerr, Chris’ passion for rock has grown exponentially.

Rock and all the other materials he supplies continues to grow and evolve as customer’s needs change. Colorado Materials is excited to have a location where they can proudly display their array of landscaping materials. They offer mulch, rock (in all sizes from boulders to pebbles), compost, travertine, sand, soil, retaining walls,

Running at His "Best�

See Landscape pg 20

By Alahandra Jones The records we break are never as important as the ones we set for ourselves.

In other sports there are season highs, but in track there are personal bests.

There is a distinct difference because track isn’t just about who your competition is. A runner is not only racing against those in the lanes next to them, but the clock. In track, it is a race against oneself.

When someone “PRs� (sets a personal record) it can be expected that he or she is running at his or her best. When someone sets personal records in three very different events in one meet, well that’s something worth regarding.

The Great Southwest Classic Indoor Invitational took place over the weekend of Feb. 14-17, in Albuquerque, N.M. Lorne Jenkins, accompanied by four of his coaches made the trek from Frederick to Albuquerque. Lorne has great admiration for his coaches and recognizes their sacrifice. “A lot of coaches don’t go on trips like that, so that was amazing,� he said of their support, which helped him give one of his best showings to date.

Lorne finished sixth in the men’s 200-meter with a time of 23.41 second, a personal best. He placed second in the 60-meter hurdles with a time

See Lorne pg 5

The Inaugural Carbon Valley Half Marathon and Team/Corporate Challenge Relay is on the map & happens May 18th, 2013 starting & finishing at Firestone's Central Park near the Regional Library. This race will benefit Autism Research through the Autism Treatment Network via Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation. There are several ways to be involved: 1. Register & run! Half Marathon (13.1 miles), or the Fun Run (a nice 5k) 2. Pull together a Team! 2-4 together can divide it up & have a ball!

3. Volunteer! Race day or event planning. Our next Volunteer meeting is Sunday, January 27th 2:00pm at the Carbon Valley Regional Library.

Spread the word! Help us raise awareness & runners!

Colorado at its Best – the Carbon Valley Half Marathon will showcase the beauty & diversity of Colorado’s best kept secret. Small town

See Autism pg 13

Grafting a New Business in Firestone

Sometimes a gardener will graft a delicate tree branch onto a stronger root stock to stabilize it, establish stronger growth, and reap more fruit.

When the greenhouse in Firestone needed a new tenant a wonderful thing happened. The Walker Family, owners of the property, met some women from Denver who run a nonprofit committed to developing urban and peri-urban farming through education and model farms.

What began as a request to use the empty greenhouse space for a few months to begin

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Matthew is a professional painter, so he uses Zumba to stay in shape to have the

See Spot pg 16

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What’s On My Mind

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Blessed By IT I clutched my head with both hands. My voice was loud and filled with defeat, “God, I can’t do this.� Then I saw my granddaughter watching me with bulging eyes and chin dropped down to her chest.

Normally, I’m pretty calm when Annah is around. We play a lot and we pray a lot, together. But as I near another press deadline for the CVCR and still have the girls, full-time now, I fear for the lot of us. I am not made of what I thought I was made of. And there have been many days now that I’ve realized I am getting too old for all the running around required for a six-year-old and a three-month-old. And they are good kids. What must it be like for those who have, shall I say, rambunctious rascals?

So here I sit with the first good meal I’ve eaten all day and a glass of wine. And I’m faced with what I wrote last month‌.

In defense of myself, this morning, I did choose to let God lead me today. He filled me with peace and there was a calm that surrounded me and bolstered my confidence and made me smile even though I was the only one in the room. That lasted for twelve and a half minutes and then we, the girls and I, were off and running. Getting ready for school requires we checkoff five items for Annah and make sure ZoeAnn is fed and changed before buckling her into the 85 pound car seat that was never meant for a grandmother’s arms.

The rest of the day is a total blur with not much CVCR work to show for it but I have to admit, we all managed to fit in some group hugs, tickles and cuddles.

But what about the clutched head episode? Despite throwing up a hundred desperate pleas for help throughout the day, I don’t feel like God rescued me at all. Where was He? I know I am not the only frazzled grandma and what about all the parents who are at their wit’s end? I’m not the only one crying out to the Lord for relief.

The plea for relief might not even be about child rearing but rather money or marriage or health issues. Just this last week I found out my brother has prostate cancer. I know I’ve been praying about that and I’m sure Rick has begged God for healing, as well. What do we do though if relief is not in sight? Here are three things that help balance me when I feel alone and stressed.

I hope they help you too: 1) Strive to be honest about what you have control over and what you don’t. Many times, we freak out over things that are completely out of our hands, like Rick’s cancer. The cancer is there and it won’t disappear (although I do believe in miracles). What can be controlled though, is seeking out a good doctor. Doing research to educate yourself. Eating to get your body as strong as possible to fight the disease and heal from surgery and treatments.

2) Get back to the basics; go back to your calm, happy place. Start over. Breathe deeply.

Regroup. Ask for help; whether from God, a friend or a family member, don’t go it alone.

Every month I ask for prayer in my writing and producing the CVCR. I also ask my husband to take care of his own meals and I ask my daughter to stop by the grocery store; all during deadline week. Whether it’s eight in the morning or eight at night, if I’m overly anxious, I pick up my daily devotion and read it again. I remind myself who is “really the boss.� My Boss has proven for fourteen years, that He gets the job done EVERY month.

3) Have faith that if relief does not come today‌there is always tomorrow. And every morning is a new start. Sometimes you just have to hang it up, whatever it is, and go to bed and get some sleep. When fatigue sets in, everything and I mean everything else seems to fall apart. Why do we push ourselves to exhaustion as if the world will explode if we don’t

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releases, letters to the editor, etc. are not necessarily accomplish a particular task today? For me, those of the Owner and publisher of the Carbon Valley I find myself getting cranky and frustrated Consumer Report. The Consumer Report assumes no because I can’t make an ad look the way I responsibility for any outcome to any businesses, any visualize it. Or like today, I’m embarrassed advertiser, any people or any government entity. that Annah had to see me so desperate just because a particular job was late getting to press. In the end, what mattered was the fun Annah had collecting fresh eggs from a friend’s chickens and the sweet smile on ZoeAnn’s face as she kicked her pudgy-toed feet in the air.

What does not get done today, will be first on the list tomorrow. And as one wise person once told me, “What HAS to get done, WILL.�

I’m not going to beat myself up over Annah seeing me distressed and worried. Life is like that and she needs to learn that “this to shall pass� and grandma will be better tomorrow. I suppose Annah is already learning this because she initiated praying today. Do you know what she prayed? “Dear God, let grandma get the paper done and let it be good. Amen�

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Firestone’s Fantastic Open House!

You know and love all these products: Scentsy, Close to My Heart, The Pampered Chef, Sweet Obsessions, Thirty-One, Passion Parties, and Tupperware. Your friends are always talking about the latest and greatest new lines. Now if you could just find yourself a local consultant. Look no further.

Please join us for an open house event featuring some of your favorite Direct Sales Companies. You can meet the consultants and purchase the new products. This may be the perfect opportunity to get your wonderful mother the perfect Mother’s Day gift (or just a little something for yourself). You can also learn about how to host a home gathering and earn free products.

Come have a few snacks, see the new catalogs, and enter to win free gifts from each company. Sunday April 14th, 12:00pm—5:00pm at Eagle Crest Club House at 4700 Eagle Crest Blvd in Firestone, CO 80504.

"A Night For Life" with Rick Santorum

Friday, October 4, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Budweiser Event Center. The evening will begin at 5:30 with an exclusive VIP dinner with Rick Santorum in the 4-star restaurant within the Budweiser Event Center. There are 150 seats available at $150 each, which includes a VIP parking pass and a Gold Circle seat at the main event.

At 7 p.m., Senator Santorum will present a stirring pro-life message open to everyone. Tickets for floor seats are $50 and "bowl" seats are $20. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2013. All ticket sales will be handled through the Budweiser Event Center box office.

Purchase individual or group tickets at www.comcasttix.com or 877-544-8499.

Event sponsorship information contact Bethany at events@lifechoices.org or 303-651-2050.

Qdoba Discounts Help with Summer Camp Fees

Young Life is selling Qdoba coupon cards to help students raise $ for summer camp. They are $10 and give a couple of free items and many buy one/get one. If you like Qdoba, you usually save the $10 with 2 times visiting.

Cards are good through August 31, 2013 and will be available until they run out. Please contact Donna Smith at email dm.smith@yahoo.com.

Jewelry Sale Helps Volunteers

Save Thursday April 19 for the LUH volunteers fundraiser. Lovingly Used Jewelry Seeking New Homes will allow you to purchase jewelry, scarves , purses, and accessories that are retro or almost new. The prices are unbeatable and the items delightful. You just might find that exact pair of earrings to match that fabulous outfit. Give it a chance and join the fun.

The sale will run from 7 AM to 3PM in the Picasso Room at Longmont United Hospital, 1250 Mountain View Ave. Call the Volunteer office at 303 651 5052 if you have any questions.

The profits from all volunteer sales go to hospital equipment and needs.

Dance Dimensions Extravaganza

Come out and support your local tri-town dancers! Dance Dimensions will be performing their annual dance Extravaganza on April 13th at 7:00pm at Longmont High School. Enjoy a dance performance filled with artistry and passion by Longmont’s own award-winning Starbound Dance Company. Many dancers from the tri-town area will be performing in the Extravaganza! Tickets are available prior to April 13th through Dance Dimensions at 638 Main St. in Longmont, or at the door the night of the event for $1 more. For more information, please contact Dance Dimensions at 303-772-3750.

Local Artists Displayed at ABT

Have you noticed the artwork on display at Adams Bank & Trust lately? We will be highlighting local artists each quarter and want to give you an opportunity to meet them. Our first quarter artist is Pete Wysong from Longmont, showcasing his pastels and charcoals.

We invite you to join us for an artist reception on Friday, April 5th from 4:00-6:00pm at Adams Bank & Trust in Firestone. Refreshments will be served!

CV Veterans Memorial Park

The next meeting of the Carbon Valley Veterans Memorial Park will be held Tuesday, April 16th, from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at The Brew next to Déjà lu Book Store, 8350 Colorado Blvd., Firestone, and is open to the public. Arrive early and purchase a beverage and snack.

The Park, located at the SW corner of Hwy 52 and Colorado Blvd in Dacono, is in the early stages of development and we invite all interested Carbon Valley residents to attend the meeting to learn more about this community project. We are looking for military veterans, families of military veterans, and individuals who would like to be a part of something to honor and commemorate our veterans.

If you would like more information please email Veterans@carbonvalleyvmpark.org or visit www.carbonvalleyvmpark.org.

The Roaring Twenties

A Benefit Concert for Longmont’s INN BETWEEN will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 2:30 P.M. sharp. This concert features the LONGS PEAK DIXIELAND GOSPEL BAND, playing The Sweetest Music This Side of Berthoud and will feature scads of guest Musical soloists.

Longs Peak United Methodist Church is located at 1421 Elmhurst Dr., Longmont. The cost for this concert is free, but voluntary donations for the INN BETWEEN is requested. You can contact www.lpumc.org for additional information.

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Get Fit & Lose Weight Now Before Summer Swimsuit Season!

Join us at Time For Change Fitness Group for a FUN way to get healthy and fit! Your first session is FREE and all fitness levels are welcome.

We meet 4 times a week, Monday's at 8:30am and 4pm in Niwot, Tuesday's at 7pm (note new day of the week in Frederick), and Friday's at 8:30am in Niwot. A 10 session punch card is only $50, choose better health and start today! Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Women's Fitness Specialist at 303-828-2856 or visit TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com for details.

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Community Shred Week

Carbon Valley, protect your identity and bring your sensitive documents into Adams Bank & Trust to be shredded and recycled for free!

When: April 22nd-26th 9am-5pm Where: Adams Bank & Trust, 8308 Colorado Blvd, Firestone, CO 80504 Secure bins will be provided and shredded on-site. Limit 2 boxes per person please.

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The Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking a new Executive Director.

The ideal candidate must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well-organized, and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment.

Visit our website at www. carbonvalleychamber.com for more information or send your inquiries to executivedirector@ carbonvalleychamer.com.

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Is There Another You Out There?

Adams Bank & Trust is beginning a series of informational luncheons. Our first luncheon will offer you valued information about Identity Theft prevention and recovery. Join us!

When: Thursday, April 25th 11:30-12:30 Where: Adams Bank & Trust, 8308 Colorado Blvd, Firestone, CO 80504 Lunch will be provide and seating is limited so please RSVP to Julia Davis, 303-833-3575.

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Event!!!

The American Legion Auxiliary #1985 of Firestone will host their 7th scholarship fund raiser on April 12, 2013 at the American Legion.

The American Legion Son's of the American Legion are providing the music for this event by the Longmont Jammers and Commander Steve Kidd.

The cost is $6.00 per person for food and entertainment and it all "kicks" off at 6:00 P.M. Slated as a "good old fashioned ho down and barn dance", it should prove to be a fun night with lots of food, dancing and games to keep everyone "moovin". There will be raffles, spin and wins, 50-50's and a silent auction to add to the evening's events. The proceeds will benefit the Auxiliary's Scholarship Program for current graduates of the Frederick High School. Scholarships in the amount of $500 each are awarded each year to applicants meeting the Auxiliary's criteria. The number of scholarships awarded depends on how much money is raised for this special event. This is a community event and is open to the public so get those boots out and plan on a cool country evening.

American Legion Post #1985, 870 1st Street in Firestone, CO. Call 303-833-3878 for more information.

Full Moon 5k & Festival

Sept. 7, 2013, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 8:30 a.m. race start. Firestone, Regional Sports Complex, 6805 Tilbury Ave., Firestone, CO. Check out www.full-moon5k.com or email FullMoon5k.

Firestone@gmail.com. Cost: $30 pre-registration age 16+ (ends Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at 11:59pm); $25 age 15 and under; $35 race day registration Kick off this second annual event by running or walking in the 5k or Kids’ Fun Run to promote colon cancer awareness. Then stay to enjoy great food, live music, entertainment, fitness fun and activities for all ages. The Full Moon 5k utilizes the Firestone Trail system and is a certified course with the USA Track and Field Association with timing by Colorado Race Timing.

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9 Health Fair in Ft. Lupton - Saturday, April 20, 2013!!

Plan to attend the Lions Club & 9Health Fair on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Ft. Lupton High School. The following services will be available at no cost: Lung Function, Dental Screening, Pap/Breast Screening, Sleep Apnea, Chiropractic, Metabolic/Nutrition, etc. Blood draws will be available for a fee (cash only): Vitamin D-Hydroxy Screening, Hemoglobin A1c, etc.

You can register on-line at www.9HealthFair.org and select on-line registration. You can then pay for your blood work in advance by using your credit card. You will find an array of stations, information tables, and doctors to talk to about your health. Hope to see you there!

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Jessica's Law & Second Amendment Rights for Citizens

Michael McIntosh, Division Chief of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office appeared as a guest on The O’Reilly Factor on the FOX News Network on March 15th. McIntosh voiced his support of Jessica’s Law, now adopted in 44 states but recently killed by a Colorado House committee. Jessica’s Law mandates long prison sentences for sexual assaults against children.

In his many years of service as a Patrol Deputy and as a Detective specializing in crimes against children, McIntosh has seen first-hand the devastating effect such crimes have on victims and their families. The Department of Justice reports that sex offenders released from jail or prison commit 40% of sexual crimes. McIntosh calls this statistic “appalling” and believes that Colorado can do better.

Mike said, “The state of Florida provides a perfect example of the impact of this law. Before Jessica’s Law, the repeat sex offender rate Repeat sex was 34%. Since adoption of the law, this recidivism rate offender rate has dramatically dropped to 2%. The children of Colorado deserve this level of protection and as a law enforcement was 34%... officer, I support Jessica’s Law.” After Jessica's McIntosh is a candidate for Sheriff in Adams County Law it dropped and on March 19th addressed a full house at his campaign to 2% kickoff and fundraiser at CB & Potts in Westminster.

His speech emphasized his commitment to lead with character and integrity, his support of Jessica’s law and his views on recent attacks on Second Amendment rights.

He asked those in attendance to join him in his calling to serve at such a time as this.

Addressing the crowd, McIntosh advocated a partnership where, “together we ensure that ours is a community where we want to work and raise our families, and one in which we desire to build our lives.”

Learn more about Mike’s campaign at www. McIntosh4Sheriff.com.

Flanagan & Tusek on Healthcare Panel

Founders of Nextera Healthcare, Dr. David Tusek and Dr. Clint Flanagan, both of the Carbon Valley, have been invited by the University of Colorado School of Medicine to take part in a panel discussion on "Alternative Practice Models in Primary Care" to discuss Nextera Healthcare. The presentation and panel discussion will take place at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora April 17, 2013.

If you would like more information on Innovations in Health and Healthcare or about Nextera Healthcare in Firestone, please call 303.501.2600. Nextera is located in Firestone and Longmont. You may also visit www. northvistamedical.com or or www.nexterahealthcare.com or www.facebook.com/NexteraHealthcare.

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Ursula J. Morgan for United Power Board

Ursula J. Morgan is running for United Power Board of Directors representing the West District. She is a married mother of two, a Colorado native, and has been a member of United Power since 1995. She attended the University of Northern Colorado, and has worked in e-commerce, senior health care/hospice, and as a Real Estate Appraiser, specializing in Northern Colorado properties. Morgan is also a dedicated volunteer fundraiser for The Children’s Hospital Foundation and The Children’s Miracle Network.

Morgan served on the Board of Trustees for the Town of Mead, including service as Mayor Pro Tem. She also served as one of the Town of Mead’s Planning and Zoning Commissioners. She served on the Board of Directors for the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), as a Policy Setting Committee Member with the Colorado Municipal League, and on the Transportation and Air Quality Planning Councils for the Upper Front Range and North Front Range of Colorado. Morgan is a member of the Colorado Women in Government Committee.

Morgan believes that “Collectively the United Power Board is doing a good job, but that individually some board members have become a bit removed from the member-owners they represent. As the challenges associated with energy production and distribution continue to grow both in terms of cost and complexity, open communication with member-owners becomes even more important in addressing their concerns and interests. I believe an important area for improvement lies in more proactive direct engagement with member-owners, as well as the local and regional governments that represent them.”

She continues, “As a member of United Power’s Board of Directors I will assist in the guidance and leadership of our electric cooperative, working for the best interest of our member-owners. To accomplish these goals I will make myself readily available and easily accessible to listen to, understand, and act upon our member-owners’ concerns and opinions. Areas of my focus include: cost control, service availability and reliability, advancing technology, conservation, and renewables.” Ursula can be reached at: ursula@ ursulajmorgan.com or 303-709-4523.

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The community is better as a result of your work Stephanie! zz Providing access to high quality education options continues to be a top priority for our entire region. The rigor and quality of education in the Carbon Valley has never been higher. I appreciate the hard work of teachers, students, parents and administrators as we create and maintain the best schools possible. zz I want to welcome 3 Margaritas to Firestone. Their new restaurant is located in the Safeway shopping complex. It is great to have yet another eatery in town! zz A special congratulations to The Brew at De Ja Lu on their grand opening.

I look forward to many cups of coffee in our newest coffee shop. zz You want to race? Here is your chance to beat the Mayor in a half marathon! The Carbon Valley Half Marathon will be taking place on May 18th. Run as an individual or as a relay team - visit the event website at http://cvhalfmarathon.org to get registered! zz Thank you to all who attended the Police Departments Meet & Greet Chili Cook Off. It was great to visit with so many area residents. zz I attended a conference in Washington D.C. last month with the National League of Cities. There were a number of items on the agenda including committee

meetings on Transportation and Energy. This continues to be an important opportunity for Firestone to participate in the national policy dialogue. zz As the Co-Vice Chair of the Denver Metro Mayors Caucus, I have participated in a number of key meetings regarding Colorado's need to address a long list of statewide infrastructure needs. From mass transit to highway expansion and over due maintenance, the challenges facing Colorado are numerous. If you have ideas or input on our states transportation system, please email me. I will carry them to the appropriate meetings. zz The Colorado legislature continues to make life interesting for cities and towns in Colorado. I want to let you know that here in Firestone, we pay close attention to legislative initiatives and defend Firestone's best interests as appropriate. zz A quick thank you to Congressman Cory Gardner for reaching out to Carbon Valley residents at his town hall meetings in Firestone. zz Do you have ideas, questions or comments for the mayor? Email me at cauer@ci.firestone.co.us and we will set up a time to chat over coffee. zz Finally, as I enter my last year serving as your mayor, I want to thank you all for allowing me the privilege. It has been a tremendous honor and I look forward to making my last year, the best.

yard, please be sure to be aware of the 2013 outdoor water restrictions.

As I mentioned last month, due to ongoing drought conditions and less than normal snowfall, the City will be imposing water restrictions from April 1-September 30. The continuing drought conditions means everyone's cooperation is critical to making our water supply last and preventing the implementation of more restrictions in the future. The April water bill will include a special flyer outlining water restrictions and water-saving tips are featured the April City Connection Newsletter. As always, water restrictions should not be confused with ongoing water conservation efforts. zz Do not forget, the City of Dacono will hold a special election on May 7, 2013 regarding the operation of medical marijuana centers in the City of Dacono. This is a mail-in ballot election. Active registered

voters will be mailed a ballot. If you are not a registered voter, April 8th is the last day to register to vote. Ballots will be mailed on April 15th to registered voters. All ballots are due by 7:00 p.m. on May 7th. Please note that postmarks do not count as received ballots. zz On the horizon is Almost Free Building Permit Month, the annual Team-Up to Clean-Up Dacono, and the first citywide garage sale.

More details about these great community events next month. zz As always, have a safe and healthy month. Your Mayor, Charles Sigman

Indian Peaks Medical Center in conjunction with Longmont United Hospital. This facility will provide quality medical care for our community for many years to come. It is truly an asset to our community and to the entire region. zz Working with our regional neighbors continues to be important.

To this end, quarterly meetings are held with Frederick, Firestone, Dacono and the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce. The meetings provide a way to share information concerning what is taking place locally as well as what is taking place regionally that impacts all of us. We also work together on areas of importance to our collective citizens. zz Meeting and networking with others was the theme of the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Unity in the Community event held recently. Over 600 people attended to meet and greet elected officials as well as to network with other businesses and non-profits. I attended on behalf of the Town of Frederick and thoroughly enjoyed

sharing what we have taking place here with the many people I met at the event. zz As we move through Spring and in to Summer, water is on our minds. Larger municipalities including Denver Water have indicated that they will implement watering restrictions in an effort to conserve water.

While the Town has not make any decisions concerning restrictions, we will be discussing options as we move forward. zz Strong home construction continues and new businesses continue to pop up. Please join me in welcoming the Carbon Valley Coffee House to downtown Frederick. Drop in to say hello and support a local business. zz Lastly, Stephanie Martin, long-time Executive Director of the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce is leaving to pursue other opportunities. We wish her well and encourage the Chamber to keep the momentum going in the future.

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SAVE THE DATE! Next Military Honor Flight Sunday, May 5th. The “Mile of Smiles� Lineup begins 8:15 am in front of Frederick-Firestone Fire Station 2, I-25 West Frontage Road – by the helipad.

Our Veterans are counting on us again to cheer them on as they pass by in the motorcade. Let’s show our support and thank them for what they’ve given us. A few minutes of your time on a Sunday morning for a lifetime of freedom!

The Carbon Valley community continues to build a strong reputation within the Northern Colorado Honor Flight organization with the increase of supporters lined up to pay homage to the Veterans. Escorted by the Colorado State Patrol, Weld & Larimer County Sheriff vehicles, dozens of American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard motorcycles, bus loads of Veterans are en route to DIA to board a charter flight to Washington, DC to visit their war memorials.

For more information email BarbGoettsch@ carbonvalleyrotary.org

Firestone Approves Trail Construction

The Firestone Board of Trustees approved a new crusher fine trail to be constructed at its March 13, 2013, regular meeting. The trail will be funded by the Firestone Parks Impact Fee Funds.

The trail will run along Frontier Street connecting the existing trail at St. Vrain Ranch Boulevard south to Pine Cone Avenue. The trail will also circle Firestone’s Central Park, utilizing existing concrete trails where available. The total trail addition is 3.16 miles. The trail is an expansion to the Town’s existing trail system and is consistent with the Firestone master parks and trails plan.

Funds for the $50,000 trail will come from the Town’s Parks Impact Fee Funds, which are collected from new development and are specifically allocated for the acquisition, design, construction and improvements to the Town parks, trails and open spaces facilities. Funds from this impact fee can only be utilized for the noted items, and not for general operations and maintenance of Town parks. The impact fees are required to be used within a 10-year period.

The crusher fine material is small particles of crushed rock that give the trail a packed sand-like surface. A permanent concrete trail of the same length would cost approximately $560,000.

Construction of the trail is anticipated to be complete by mid-May 2013.

Firestone Cultural Committee Seeking Local Artists for Art Exhibits

The Firestone Cultural Committee is accepting applications from artists to be a part of local art exhibits that will rotate among Firestone businesses. The new art exhibits will provide an opportunity for local artists to showcase their work in a local venue, including The Brew coffee shop and the Carbon Valley Regional Library.

Local artists aged 14 and older may submit to the exhibits.

Artwork will be accepted in five categories: Dry Media (pencil, ink, pastel, scratchboard, charcoal), Wet Media (oil, acrylic, gouache), Dimensional (sculpture, glass, fiber, ceramic/pottery, jewelry), Photography and Digital Art, and Mixed Media.

There are no fees to be display work in the exhibits, as long as you are a Carbon Valley resident. Artwork may be priced for sale. Interested artists should fill out an application online at http://www.ci.firestone.co.us/Boards/Cultural/ culturalcommittee.html

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T h e 400 was Lorne’s best event.

He won with a time of 51.56 seconds, a personal best, and like any other sport, a definite win. Lorne also finished second in the long jump with a distance of 19 feet, 8 3/4 inches. His personal best for that event is 22 feet, 5 inches, a distance that has him ranked #1 in the State of Colorado.

Despite all his personal success, Lorne’s favorite part of the meet was running anchor in 4x400 relay. “We got third place,� he said,� It feels good to win with your team.�

The Southwest Classic was no doubt a success for Lorne, four medals, 3 PRs, but he is already looking ahead to his next meet. “ Now it’s time to focus on my senior year and hopefully come out a state champion.�

We have a feeling that the next record Lorne sets for himself will also break those of others.

MOMS Club Relay for Life Team presents

A Mother-Daughter Spring Tea is Saturday, May 4 11 am -1 pm at the Carbon Valley Regional Library.

Please join us for treats, a craft, games & more to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Suggested Donation $10/ mother-daughter pair. Proceeds will benefit the Carbon Valley Relay for Life Please RSVP to Anita Bryant-Ray via call or text to 720-849-1834

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The general purpose of the Frederick Booster Club (FBC) shall be to promote encouragement, support, and financial Do you have a loved one who is chronically depressed or assistance for the academic and athletic programs supported

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The Pearl Group, a faith-based organization, provides a variety of support programs for single-parent families designed with minimal to no cost, including a transportation program (Car Clinic); the programs offered by The Pearl Group were established to help single-parent families and their dependent children move toward self-sufficiency.

Please consider donating your old cars to this worthy cause during this holiday season. All donations are tax deductible. If you can help with this need, please contact Scott Owen at 970-290-5991, or the Director of The Pearl Group, Tessie Gale, at 720-864-9202 or tgale@lbcc.org.

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CV Rotary Club

Come visit the Carbon Valley Rotary - the local club of the world’s largest and oldest service organization, Rotary International. Get to know us and what we do. Our membership is comprised of local business and community leaders. Learn what global service projects Rotary is working on as well as what community activities and events we’re involved in. We have interesting and diverse weekly speakers and are always eager to learn new ways to make our world a better place.

We meet each Tuesday from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at Bella Rosa Golf Club in Frederick. Breakfast items from the menu are only $5.00 plus tip if paying by cash; or menu price if paying by credit card.

To learn more about us visit our website www. carbonvalleyrotary.org, or contact Barb Goettsch at BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org or 303-678-2927.

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Bits & Pieces from pg. 5 Carbon Valley La Leche League

Whether you breastfeed your baby six days, six weeks or six months, you’ll find La Leche League meetings supportive and informative.

Carbon Valley LLL meets every 2nd Saturday at 9:30 at the Carbon Valley Medical Center at 6600 Firestone Blvd in Firestone. Mothers with their nursing babies and mothers-to-be are welcome.

A light brunch will be served. For directions to the meeting or more information please call Leisl at 303-833-2008 or Laura 303-682-8840. Please "like" them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ CarbonValleyLLL.

Coalition of Christians in Commerce

Great food, great speaker, plenty of networking and referrals for your business!! This chamber is committed to helping grow each other’s businesses!

Bring lots of cards and let’s do business! We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at pinocchios in Lafayette from 11:30 to 1:00 and the last Wednesday of the month at Garcia's in the DTC. info@ coalitionofchristiansincommerce.org or visit www. coalitionofchristiansincommerce.org RSVP on Linkedin or call 720-290-3626, hope to see you all there!!

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The North Metro Business Women’s Network (NMBWN) meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Carbon Valley Regional Library Conference Room Offered at North Vista Medical Center from 9:15am to 10:45am. With support from its umbrella group, the Women’s Development Council of Northern Colorado, the NMBWN is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing networking groups in our area! Meetings including networking time with your fellow business women, a guest speaker AND breakfast! Cost is just $8 for guests and $5 for members.

Membership enrollment is now open for 2013 so ask us about the benefits. vegetable starts, developed into a full-fledged For questions or to RSVP, contact President, Erica Gardner @ 303-408- partnership dedicated to good food gardening 0143 or egardner@bizmissionmarketing.com. Come see what we can do and education. This grafting has created for your business. We can’t wait to meet you!

ROOTED in Colorado, a Good Food Garden Center now operating in the greenhouse at 10916 Cimarron Street in Firestone.

Brynn Walker, who has a massage clinic in Fort Collins, took the lead wanting to develop the property into a center for healthy and sustainable living. Raised on a Colorado farm, Walker resonated with the idea that a garden center could join the Good Food Movement and focus on growing healthy, local food. When she met the Feed Denver team she knew this was the thing to Earth Day is April 22nd! do, the thing that would set down roots for her future.

That nonprofit, Feed Denver: Urban Farms & Markets, was established in 2008 by Lisa Rogers.

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ROOTED Garden Center will join Feed Denver in the work of developing urban and small farmers through education in sustainable growing and community by developing lectures, hands-on classes, and conferences in sustainable gardening, small farming, and sustainable horticulture.

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We can replace rotting wood. If it is in an area where Caulking is important & it may not be practical to replace it we will apply an problems with caulk should be addressed immediately epoxy system to the rotted areas allowing it to harden using only top quality caulk and investing the time to before priming & painting. apply it properly.

Another issue is where siding has become fluffy Contrary to popular belief mold and mildew at the bottom edges. Once this condition is observed can occur in Colorado, usually at the north side of we need to address it as soon as possible by scraping, your home, appearing on siding, gutters, downspouts, etc. Because there is less sun or no sun to evaporate moisture, the north facing sides of structures are prone to mildew first. Our remedy for these problems is to power wash with a cleanser additive, follow with primer, then a top quality paint that contains mildewcide, before painting.

We also see mildew inside at areas where moisture is present - showers, basements, etc. In theses situations we apply a stain blocking primer, alkyd based if possible, again topped with a good top of the line latex or oil paint.

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What I see is some back to the basics type of ideas. For instance, some retailers are offering layaway programs and such. This same idea can be applied to a vacation.

Once you have booked your vacation and put your deposit down, you can always pay in installments until the balance is actually due to the tour operator or cruise line.

Vacations have always offered us the chance to escape the everyday stresses and give us time to reconnect with our friends and family. Vacations offer us a chance to experience things we don’t usually have access to like exploring the Mayan Ruins in Mexico, hiking the Waimea Canyon in Hawaii, snorkeling or scuba diving along the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. For some of us that like less adventure in our vacations, there is always that river cruise along the Danube River, or the museum visits in Europe.

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How To Avoid Injuries When Starting A Fitness Routine

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Registration required. – 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 17.

zzShred-A-Thon – Clean out that old paperwork around the house and bring it to the library. Staff from Express Shredding will shred your sensitive documents. A representative from Adams Bank and Trust will be available to answer questions and offer suggestions for avoiding identity theft. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 20.

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Race Presenters: Town of Firestone, Anytime Fitness-Firestone and Longmont United Hospital Foundation to Raise Awareness for Colon Cancer FIRESTONE, Colorado – Full Moon 5k & Festival race presenters from the Town of Firestone and Anytime Fitness-Firestone are excited to present the second annual event on Sept. 7, 2013. The race and festival raises money for colon cancer awareness and benefits the Longmont United Hospital Foundation.

This year’s Full Moon 5k & Festival runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Firestone Regional Sports Complex, 6805 Tilbury Ave. The 5k starts at 8:30 a.m. and a kids’ fun run is set for 9:30 a.m. Festival attendees will also be able to enjoy activities throughout the day, which will include a variety of business and nonprofit vendors, fitness activities, health fair screenings, games, a blood drive, face painting, balloons, a caricature artist, inflatables, great food and more. Outstanding live entertainment throughout the day will include the inspiring rock sounds of Bailout!, modern country duo Kelly Aspen and Brandon Sipes, and classic rock from Case in Point.

The Full Moon 5k utilizes the Firestone trail system, is chip timed and certified by the USA Track and Field Association.

“Supporting those in need is tremendously important to Firestone,” said Firestone Mayor Chad Auer. “The Firestone Full Moon 5k is another example of how we are stepping up and doing our part to help raise money for colon cancer research. I look forward to running it again this year with even more participation from our community.”

In its first year, the Full Moon 5k had 195 runners participate and brought awareness to colon cancer, which is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and is equally common in men and women. With recommended screening, colon cancer can be prevented by removing polyps before they become cancerous or detected early when it can be more easily and successfully treated.

Nicole Grine, owner of Anytime Fitness-Firestone, said, “Being a part of the effort to fight back against a disease that affects so many, is an honor. Most of us know someone who has battled cancer, so it is personally touching to celebrate those who are winning the battle against colon cancer and to save more lives by promoting early detection through more education and research.”

The Full Moon 5k was organized by family and friends in honor of Firestone resident Sindy Angelovich, who was diagnosed with colon cancer on Dec. 16, 2011, at the age of 48. She went through surgery that month at Longmont United Hospital to remove a mass from her colon along with 31 lymph nodes. Fortunately, only three of the 31 lymph nodes were compromised with the disease. She went through chemotherapy from January to June 2012 at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers and continues to fight the good fight with family and friends on her side.

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zzKids and Money – Staff from ENT Federal Credit Union will talk about why it’s important to save, spend, and share wisely and how to start spending today. Plus, we’ll talk about coins and bills and where money is made. 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 22.

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MyLibrary.us or call 720-685-5200. zz iPad Gaming – Middle and high schoolers join us for Minecraft, Doodle Jump, Cut the Rope and more on our mobile iPad tech lab.

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zz High Plains Garden Talks – Colorado native and master gardener Jodi Torpey will give us tips and tricks for saving money while creating a lively, productive garden. Jodi will also hand out seeds to attendees. Come learn, relax and get to know fellow gardening enthusiasts. – 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2. zz You and iTime Digital Storytime - You and iTime blends traditional family storytime with digital technology to create a new bonding experience for families. Registration required. iPads provided for storytimes. – 10:15 a.m., Friday, April 5 and 19.

zz S.T.E.M. Club: Geocaching – Learn how to find caches using satellite latitude and longitude coordinates with GPS. We will also create a cache that we will record and stash in the library. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 9. zz Mammoths in Colorado – DMNS Curator of Archeology Steven Holen will present information and images from the mammoth digs at Lamb Spring and Scott Spring. Findings also indicate that humans have been on the plains for more than 20,000 years. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11.

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40 Give a speech 41 Himalayan country 42 Summer drink 44 First king of Israel 45 TV’s “___ Haw” 46 Ltr. holder 47 Regret 48 Hockey legend Bobby 50 Scottish refusal

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zz Local History Series: Erie’s Mining Past and Its Impact Today – Greg Sherman, P.G., will discuss what is below Erie. Greg has been conducting mine subsidence investigations for over 30 years. He will talk about the history of the mines, their locations, and how they impact development and community safety. 7 p.m, at the Erie Community Center, 450 Powers Street. Thursday, April 18. zz Debt Management and your Credit Score – James Sites, Personal Loan Officer at Great West Bank, will talk about healthy debt management and discuss the credit score in layman’s terms. – 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 22. zz How to Pay for College - A representative from College In Colorado will help participants explore career and education pathways, break down barriers to postsecondary attainment, and create a plan for your postsecondary and workforce success. – 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23. zz Estate Planning - Susie Germany of Germany Law Firm will discuss the importance of estate planning, probate and planning for disability. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24. zz Planning for Retirement at any Age- Joey Bocci, MBA, AAMS of Edward Jones, will discuss how to strategize for retirement and other financial goals. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25. zz Composting Workshop - Jessica Johnson with Boulder County Resource Conservation Division will show you how to start and maintain a highly efficient backyard compost system by explaining what to feed your compost pile, appropriate bins and methods to use for our region, tips and trouleshooting and much more. 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 30.

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Small Business Development Center

North East Central Small Business Development Center offers free help, advise, counseling, and services to entrepreneurs who want to start their own business, or need help to keep their business thriving. North East Central SBDC is a part of the Association of Small Business Development Centers and works in partner with many local and state development agencies.

They are currently offering Business Start-Up Orientation classes at the Carbon Valley Regional Library and at the Erie Library, see dates and times below. This association wants to see local businesses grow and prosper, there are many businesses that are just waiting to bud, but maybe the owner doesn’t know how to get financing, or even where to start with making a business run. After all, there are taxes, maybe a building, and possibly employees to worry about.

This orientation covers: Business Licensing Requirements, Business Taxes, Legal Forms of Organization, Components of a Business Plan, Marketing Essentials, Financial Planning, Funding your Business, Grant Opportunities, Creating a Business Plan, and Launching your Business.

SBDC will show you how to start, and where to go to get your business up and running. They will supply you with resources to make sure you feel comfortable and confident in your new venture, and where to turn when you don’t feel like you know what you’re doing.

“Weld County Garage has seen the SBDC take an interest in our business and they truly care about helping us succeed. Dick has been very helpful and resourceful especially when we were needing to obtain a business loan. We have also used the SBDC’s staff to help facilitate our yearly goal planning meetings. I believe our investment has been a valuable partnership.” Says Warren Yoder of Weld County Garage, Buick. They received help, then chose to help sponsor a cause they believed in.

“Prior to three years ago, there were limitedresources available for small businesses -entrepreneurs in Windsor to seek assistance. Since SBDC has established a presence in Windsor, small businesses now have a place and resource to gain more information and assistance in succeeding in Windsor. It has been very beneficial to the community to have a readily accessible program available to small business owners.” Kelly Arnold, Town Manager of Windsor.

“The SBDC is an integral part of our local community. Individuals interested in building a business from an idea have to have a resource that will guide them through the process of funding and building their enterprise. The SBDC is that resource. The Northeast East Central SBDC has consistently proven to be valuable to small businesses, large businesses and the local education community as well. Aims Community College is pleased to have been a partner with the SBDC for many years and looks forward to a great future.” Steven Kahla, Ph.D., Dean of Continuing Education at Aims Community College.

The dates of Orientation: April 25, at the Carbon Valley Regional Library 7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504, May 23, at the Erie Library 400 Powers Street, Erie, CO 8051 June 27, at the Carbon Valley Regional Library 7 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504 July 25, at the Erie Library 400 Powers Street, Erie, CO 8051 August 22, at the Carbon Valley Library September 26, at the Carbon Valley Library October24, at the Erie Library 400 Powers t Street, Erie, CO 8051 ! t fi g All Times are from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm You can contact Jesse Esparza at 720837-041 if you have any questions or visit www.neeccosbdc.org to explore services, resources, and to learn more about Small Business Development Centers.

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March 18, 2013 To the Membership of the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce, The purpose of this letter is to advise the membership and others that Executive Director Ms. Stephanie Martin has tendered her letter of resignation effective May 31, 2013, to the board of directors.

It is with tender regard that I write these words knowing it is Stephanie’s intent to leave the Chamber. Stephanie began working for the Chamber as a part time employee in August 2003. She was eventually promoted to full time executive director, working from several different office locations including her own home. During her tenure as executive director the membership has grown from 60 in 2003 to over 250 today. She served the needs of the Chamber office, its boards and committees, and the membership with diligence, tenacity and personal fortitude. She has been fastidious in carrying out the duties of her office with dedication to the best interest of the Chamber. In her elegant humbleness she has been the consistent and respected face of the Carbon Valley Chamber to the members and the community for the past ten years. We will miss her presence and her special congeniality that we have come to know as the Carbon Valley Chamber.

Stephanie leaves the Chamber in good standing and with pride in a job well done. She intends to pursue new opportunities and career goals. We wish her the very best and great success in her future.

Thank you Stephanie, from the board of the directors, the Chamber membership and the Carbon Valley Community.

Sincerely Bill Meier, CV Chamber President

The Brew at Déjà lu

The Brew at Déjà lu at 8350 Colorado Blvd. Ste. 180 Firestone, CO 80504 held their Ribbon Cutting on March 9. Your local coffee shop and bookstore featuring Allegro coffee, gourmet pastries, burritos for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reserve our community room for your next meeting or book club. Déjà lu Books features over 20,000 used and new books. Special order new books for 20% off plus free shipping!

They can be reached at 303-833-3766 or www.dejalubookstore.com Photographer: Lanna O’Malley

Hands On Auto Tech at 1566 Vista View Dr. Longmont, CO 80504 had their Ribbon Cutting on March 8. Hands On Auto Tech Maintains and Repairs Vehicles of all year, make, and models. We diagnose electrical, no start, intermittent, and many other issues with vehicles. We remove, rebuild, and replace engines and transmissions. Whatever is wrong with your vehicle we can diagnose and repair it at a reasonable price. They can be reached at 720-340-4024 or www.hands-onautotech.com Photographer: Stephanie Martin, Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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Bear Claw Sharpening

Bear Claw Sharpening at 905 Carbondale Drive, Dacono, CO 80514, held it’s Ribbon Cutting on March 23.

Bear Claw Sharpening now offers secure locker drop-off service at JT’s Barber Shop, LLC, just three miles east of I-25, on Hwy 52 between the Discount Grocery and Daylight Donuts in Dacono. Drop safety- w r a p p e d items off anytime Tues-Fri 7-6 or Sat 7-2. Bear Claw delivers expert edge-craft for chef’s, k i t c h e n and specialty knives; mower blades; garden/hand tools; scissors for home, office and salon; paper cutters; shovels, axes, saw chain and more… We also offer nationwide mail order, and mobile/commercial service (by appointment) in northern Colorado metro-areas. For a complete description of services plus our price list and specials; check out our website, and “Like” us on Facebook. “Never A Dull Moment!” You can reach them at 720-837-3516 (text only) or visit www.bearclawsharpening.com.

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Inspiring Talkers

Inspiring Talkers at 11169 East I25 Frontage Rd, in Firestone CO 80504, had their Ribbon Cutting on March 3. Inspiring Talkers Therapy & Learning Center provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, classes, groups, and tutoring primarily for children up to the age of 21. We are currently registering for home school groups, social skills, and developmental play groups. We are able to work with most private insurance companies and are able to accept patients with Medicaid. Our hours are 9:30am-6pm Monday through Friday. They can be reached at 720-378-6670 or www.inspiringtalkers.com.

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Corrective Exercise is a form of exercise that brings the body back into a perfect postural position. The body is designed to perform at its optimum level when it is in a position of good posture. Unfortunately, over time we tend to pick up all of these bad habits of slouching, leaning, or even sitting at our desks at work in these really strange positions.

Over time, your body will start to assume poor posture in everyday things that you do. This means that the body will tighten in certain areas and loosen in other areas. Muscles will become weaker and some may not even work at all. Dysfunction will start causing pain in other areas of the body.

Corrective Exercise is designed to undo imbalances and compensations and guide the body to work in harmony and lessen pain. Corrective Exercise helps pinpoint the location of the pain; and, given the appropriate exercises, pain is lessened and eventually eliminated. Corrective exercise teaches the muscles and joints in the body to work together without pain thus creating long-lasting physical strength and flexibility.

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Construction at Indian Peaks Medical Center is well underway!

It may look like dirt is just being moved around at the Indian Peaks Medical Center site but what you are seeing is the beginnings of the infrastructure of the Medical Center. Electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities are being set up. The contractors needed to bore under Highway 52 to bring utilities such as water and fiber optic lines to the building location. These utilities will also serve the neighboring properties and future development phases of Indian Peaks Medical Center.

The building pad is also being constructed with fill dirt from the site to reduce the environmental impact of this development. “We hope the use of site dirt will build an awarenessofsustainable building practices in future Carbon Valley developments,� commented Peter Powers, director, business development, Longmont United Hospital.

The benefits of using site dirt are reduced trucking needs and increased local resource utilization. The unused areas of the site will return to a farmable condition in time for this year’s farming season.

The groundbreaking ceremony was held on March 12th with the Mayors of Frederick, Firestone and Dacono in attendance as well as representatives from the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Longmont United Hospital Board of Directors.

Richard Lyons, Chairperson of the Hospital Board of Directors, spoke to the Longmont United Hospital’s commitment and dedication to serve the Carbon Valley area. Over 60 people attended the event.

Are You Tired? Are You Dealing with Unexplained Fatigue?

So many patients today present to their doctor complaining of chronic and persistent fatigue. With our busy and stressful lifestyles, it is easy to attribute a generalized sense of low energy to our hectic pace. But sometimes energy levels can decline rapidly and significantly and are related to a deeper underlying condition that are often missed with “routine� blood testes.

If the cause of ongoing tiredness and low energy is not determined by conventional testing, there are a number of conditions that should be considered. The presentation and onset of these conditions can be variable and subtle, but over time can develop into potentially serious problems if left undiagnosed and untreated.

Of course there are many causes of fatigue, but here are several common ones that often go overlooked--sometimes for years.

1. Vitamin D deficiency. Low vitamin D can present with decreased serum calcium levels and early bone loss. But it also causes many people to feel tired and achy. In fact vitamin D deficiency is often misdiagnosed as “fibromyalgia�. It is quite simple to replace this important vitamin, but the first step is obtaining a blood test to find out if your levels are too low.

2. “Pre� Diabetes: Early in the course of this prevalent disease, glucose levels commonly fluctuate between “too high� and “too low�, both of which can cause fatigue and malaise. Although Type 2 diabetes is characterized as “hyperglycemia� (high blood glucose levels) and insulin resistance, those who suffer from “hypoglycemia� (low blood glucose levels) have a higher risk of developing this disease later in life. Merely testing fasting glucose levels will often miss early diabetes or pre-diabetes, which can be more accurately detected with glucose tolerance tests or hemoglobin A1c.

3. Celiac Disease: This is a serious condition that should always be considered in cases of unexplained fatigue. This severe form of gluten intolerance occurs in genetically predisposed individuals and can cause myriad symptoms, or sometimes no symptoms at all. While many affected patients may suffer malabsorption or weight loss, at least 20% of those with celiac disease are overweight. Other common features include low iron levels, low calcium levels, “peripheral neuropathies� (numbness, tingling, or weakness in arms or legs), irregular bowel habits, bloating and migraines.

4. Hormone Imbalance: Abnormally low progesterone or testosterone levels are common reasons for low energy. Often associated with low libido, poor sleep quality, and mood changes, these conditions can be very effectively treated with modern replacement strategies. Obtaining blood or saliva testing to assess your hormone balance should be a part of any serious investigation into causes of chronic fatigue.

5. Autoimmune thyroiditis: One of the most common autoimmune disorders is a condition in which your body’s own immune system attacks your thyroid gland tissue. Over time this causes a decline in your thyroid gland’s ability to produce its hormones. Often the standard tests may be within the reference range, and yet your thyroid may not be functioning properly.

Antibodies used to detect Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (thyroid peroxidase antibodies) as well as free hormone (fT3 and fT4) testing can sometimes be useful in cases when the routine thyroid test (TSH) is borderline.

6. Medications: There is a lengthy list of frequently prescribed medications which are known to cause fatigue. Certain drugs used to treat blood pressure, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medications, pain medications, allergy medications, and many other categories are commonly associated with fatigue. If you have not done so recently, put all of your medication bottles into a bag and bring them to your next doctor’s visit to have them all reviewed.

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Firestone to Host 12th Annual Cleanup Day

FIRESTONE, Colorado – In spring tradition, the Town of Firestone is hosting its 12th Annual Cleanup Day and Food Drive on April 27, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Firestone Public Works facility, 7500 Pine Cone Ave. (WCR 20). This is the perfect opportunity for Firestone residents to bring all unwanted household debris to be disposed of through a community-wide effort.

In addition to the cleanup, the Town of Firestone also welcomes residents to donate nonperishable food items as part of a food drive to benefit the Carbon Valley Help Center.

Once items are disposed of, residents are welcome to join Town staff and elected officials for a free pancake breakfast or a hot dog or hamburger lunch.

Household items accepted in the cleanup include lumber, tree branches, shrubs, furniture, mattresses, concrete, doors, cabinets, tires, TVs, screens and monitors, computers, stereo equipment, yard equipment, bicycles, chain link fences, water heaters, stoves, washers and dryers, and steel. Residents will be asked to separate tree limbs, wood and steel when unloading.

Household hazardous waste will also be accepted during the day, which includes flammable materials, latex and related materials, oil, antifreeze and other car products, toxic material, batteries, aerosol, acids, bases, oxidizers and unknowns. However, please note that all materials must be in a clearly marked container and properly packaged to avoid leakage. Items not accepted include refrigerators, freezers and 55-gallon drums. Loads must be secured and covered.

Firestone residents will be asked to provide proof of residency, either with a water bill statement or other proof of address. Town staff will be available to help unload items for those people who are unable to do so themselves. For more information, call 303-833-3544 or visit http://www.ci.firestone.co.us/Departments/communityEvents/CleanupDay.html.

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According to Chinese medicine, the season of spring relates to the Liver and Gall Bladder organs. Both organs are always SPECIALTY CARE working to renew the body in several ways, Allergy/Immunology such as their role in digestion and ridding Dr. Shaila Gogate the body of toxins. The Liver is a very hard working organ whose functions are fairly Obstetrics/Gynecology extensive in both Western and Chinese Dr. Heidi Pomfret medical theory. For example, the Liver is the largest internal organ, and functions include storing and distributing nourishment PLUS WALK-IN throughout the body, filtering toxins from the URGENT CARE blood, and is involved in the formation and breakdown of blood. The liver, or hepatic Saturdays: 9 am - 4 pm cells, make bile which aids in digestion and Sundays: 10 am - 4 pm stores the bile in the gallbladder to be used in the intestines for the breakdown of fats, and for enhancing the small intestine’s ability to absorb fatty acids.

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• steam or saute in a small amount of water, and a smaller amount of oil or butter You can join our team & raise funds or views of the Rockies.

• take notice of the mood and pace you are in while making a meal, then notice how the contribute at http://teamchildrenscolorado. meal feels when you (and your family/friends) eat it. kintera.org/cvhmforautism. Contact Brenda • in general, the Liver and Gall Bladder do not like greasy, fatty, fried foods, but respond Ridgley, Race Director or go to www.

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Spring mania is the feeling we get sometimes, as we pile up all the plans we’d like to in our 1 Mile Fun Run! Open to all ages, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ the race will start & finish in Firestone’s CarbonValleyHalfMarathon accomplish, so it is an important time of year to keep the system running well!

Central Park. Every registered participant Daisy Lear, MSOM, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. Reach her at 303.587.3557 or daisylear@gmail.com.

An Expo runs during & following the will receive a special event T-Shirt and a event 8am to 4pm. The Expo space is a nice finisher’s ribbon. Finish & you can say “I 5000 square feet and and promises to bring did it!” completing the very first CVHM Fun in about 500 runners plus their "fans" so it Run! will be a great opportunity for supporting businesses to showcase goods & services.

There will be live music & entertainment as Our team relay covers the same course well as food & beverages available. It will as the half marathon race. The big difference be a great family friendly event. If anyone is that a minimum of 2, and maximum of 4 has any questions regarding the Expo, they runners split the 13.1 miles between them. may contact our Expo Director Shelia Rusco The half marathon relay event is open to at 303-736-8296. teams from all walks of life and abilities – corporate, families, friends, women, men, students, open… if you can organize a team of 2 to 4 runners or walkers, then we want you to come and take part

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A general lack of understanding of this complex disorder causes some people to discriminate and often unintentionally be hurtful with their words & reactions. Many parents struggle with the fact that, almost overnight in some cases, their children are different.

Their behaviors shifted from socially communicative to exhibiting delayed speech, awkward mannerisms and lack of interest in others and no eye contact even with their own mother.

These parents must not only deal with the issues around raising a child they don’t always understand, they must also be an advocate for their child & deal with the prejudices & ignorance of others.

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Do you know the difference between a rattlesnake and a bull snake? A group of kindergartners and fifth graders at Imagine Charter School at Firestone do, and they want to share what they know with you. The students are planning an “Animal Expo” for Saturday, April 27th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school as part of a service learning campaign they’ve created. After closely looking at the community and its needs, the students realized that they wanted to help support animal awareness. They have been learning about animals from different local and regional organizations in order to be able to teach others about wild, domestic, and farm animals. Guest speakers at the school have included a Firestone animal control officer, an outreach person from Denver’s Dumb Friends League, and a park ranger from Barr Lake. Kindergarteners say that learning about all of the animals is “fun and we should keep doing it.” The fifth graders describe the experience as exciting and inspiring. The campaign is being sponsored by Roots & Shoots, the organization for young people set up by naturalist Jane Goodall.

Imagine Firestone’s group is one of several in Colorado helping to pilot a program in the state. Service learning is encouraged in schools across the country, and is

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2, 3, or 5 day classes are available. and create a solution,” says Nancy Box, principal at Imagine Firestone. Students at the school invite all community members to the Expo, which promises to Daphne’s be a fun event. There will be opportunities to adopt new pets, license a current pet, buy state park passes, learn about animals from student “experts,” and even see a llama. Anyone interested in having a free booth at the Expo, which hair salon will be held at the school at 5753 Twilight Avenue, should contact Imagine Where dreams come true! true Firestone teachers Kim Campbell (kim.campbell@imagineschools.com) or 225 Oak St. | Frederick ederic ederick Kristen Baker (kristen.baker@imagineschools.com) for more information.

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By Lisa Gjellum, Principal, Carbon Valley Academy Carbon Valley Academy had some fun between the rigors of TCAP testing. The first of our celebrations were on PI day, March 14th. The students gathered in the gym for a story about PI, then made a human circle with a human circumference and activities concluded with a pie eating contest.

Four of our male teachers were contestants. They included Mr. Reitsma (grades 6-8), Mr. McCray (grade 4), Mr. Burns (grade 5) and Coach (PE) with Mr. McCray winning the contest.

Our second celebration on Friday, March 22nd was to celebrate the completion of TCAP for grades 3-8. Students gathered in the gym for an assembly which included a flash mob dance to the Cupid Shuffle led by grades 6-8. Candy was flying through the gym as students cheered and celebrated each student’s hard work.

Students are excited to begin spring break and then come back for that final push to the end of the year.

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As we start to plan for next school year, we reflect on that and realize that it has been an incredible journey of relationshipbuilding with some incredible students and we have been able to offer all of the things we had hoped as we began this journey.

Moving forward, we want to see what it would look like to also open our services up to middle school students in the ways that we have the high schoolers, with an additional advantage.

We would like to see our core group of high school students spending time along with our volunteer adults at THAT PLACE, with the middle school students to hang out, offer homework help and even do some mentoring along the way!

Effective April 8, we will begin Middle School Mondays where exactly that will happen!

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National Day of Prayer – Thursday May 2, 2013

As our nation struggles with continued economic insecurity, vast healthcare reform, and countless challenges to our constitutional rights, citizens of the United States are preparing to exercise their freedom to gather, worship, and pray. Millions will answer the call to prayer on May 2nd in observance of the 62st annual National Day of Prayer.

Organized events will be held in thousands of public venues where intercession will be made for America and its leadership.

This year’s theme, “Pray for America”, is based on Matthew 12:21 which reminds us that “In His name the nations will put their hope.” National Day of Prayer (NDP) Task Force Chairman Shirley Dobson, wife of Focus on the Family and Family Talk founder Dr. James Dobson, has said that, “The American people continue to be plagued with challenges that defy simple answers, and our hope lies in humbly seeking the Almighty’s guidance, protection, and blessing – not only on the National Day of Prayer, but throughout the year.”

The Senior Pastor of Prairie Community Church, Brian Thompson, will again facilitate the National Day of Prayer event in the TriTown area. The assembly will take place at the Firestone Town Hall at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 2nd. The community is invited to gather together to lift up prayers for our community, our state and our nation.

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“Heating and cooling is the single biggest energy consumer in a home, and accounts for about 40 percent of all the energy used by homeowners,” said Josh Robertson of Carbon Valley Heating and Air. “That’s why taking steps to ensure the unit is running as efficiently as possible can help lower cooling costs this summer.”

The following tips will help keep your air conditioning and heat pump units running efficiently: • Check the air filter and change it if it’s dirty, or according to the manufacturer’s recommendation, to keep dust from collecting on the evaporator coil fins.

• Keeping your filter clean can cut energy consumption 5- to 15-percent.

• Clear away leaves, grass, weeds, plants, and other debris that block airflow through the outdoor condensing unit, which is the large metal box in your yard next to your home.

• Clean the outdoor condensing unit by spraying it with a water hose.

• Check to make sure air vents inside your home are not obstructed by furniture. Air in your home needs to circulate easily through the vents. Your air conditioner works less when air can circulate freely.

The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) also suggest that homeowners hire a professional to service their air conditioner. A well-trained technician will find and fix problems in the system. Look for a technician that is certified by North American Technician Excellence (NATE). You can find a NATE-certified technician online at

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They also recommend t h a t homeowners establish a service agreement with a reputable contractor that will take care of regular spring and fall maintenance to ensure maximum efficiency and catch problems early, before they can become bigger and more expensive. A service agreement also ensures that the homeowner has priority during the hottest and coldest months, when problems are most likely to emerge.

“With proper maintenance, central air conditioning and heat pump units should last at least 12 to 15 years,” said Yurek.

“Homeowners need to regularly service their heating and cooling equipment to keep them running smoothly. Spring is a great time to think about getting service before hot weather arrives and the rush for service is in full swing,” he added.

You can find their recommendations at: www.ahrinet.org Carbon Valley Heating and Air is a local HVAC company that can provide you with a NATE certified technician and safety and efficiency agreements to ensure your peace of mind. Call them today before the heat is on – 303-833-4466 or visit www. carbonvalleyheatingandair.com.

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They hold Zumba classes Monday through Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm at their conveniently located studio in Frederick on 6th Street. Their classes are very affordable, $50 for 10 classes or $7 for walk-ins. No need to make a commitment, just show up and have fun! You might want to make a commitment though, after having one hour of exercise feel like half that time, and burning more calories than you would in a “normal” workout routine that has you dragging by the end. You will leave Zumba feeling great.

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Kim Sanger’s Family Child Care, Erie (303)828-4620 

The Little Crowe’s Nest Centex Country Side (303) 833-5253

Knudsen Kidz LLC Firestone (720)939-2461

3 Generations Home Daycare Sagebrush (303) 833-4483 

Leaps of Knowledge Savannah (303)466-6999

Wee Folks Childcare Ridgecrest (303)304-4509  Learning to Grow Childcare  Licensed Provider~If you provide child care please e-mail information to Stoneridge carbonvalley@gmail.com. This listing is (303)868-9864 free as space is available. The CVCR is Lisa Day Care Savannah (303)833-5646 

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Friday Afternoon Movie Matinee @ The Senior Center Date: April 5th {Friday} Time: 2pm Cost is only 50 cents and includes some snacks and drink.

Movie: “Robot & Frank� comedy rated PG-13 Set in the near future, an ex-jewel thief receives a gift from his son: a robot butler programmed to look after him. But soon the two companions try their luck as a heist team Senior Advisory Committee Meeting Open to the Public Date: April 8th {Monday} Time: 9:30am @ the Senior Center “That Ain’t Right!� Corner April 9th {Tues} from 11a-1p at the CV Senior Center.

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Corned beef and cabbage with carrots, potatoes, onions, roll, salad, and dessert catered by Pepper Jacks. Wear some green!

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We will have a little coffee cake or sweet something to go along with the wake-up beverage of the day.

Our family enjoys the Consumer Report and are so pleased to recieve this publication so we know of upcoming events in the community. I also enjoy your monthly commentaries when you speak of Christ in your life and the heartache and healing of the many trials you have come through. Surely many are encouraged when reading of your struggles and growth in the Lord!

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Aims College Holds Tuition Rates Flat For Second Year In A Row

GREELEY, COLO. -- The Board of Trustees for Aims Community College voted unanimously on Wednesday to keep tuition rates flat for a second year in a row. In-district tuition rates will remain at $67.36 per credit for the 2013-2014 academic year, the Board determined, and out-of-district rates will hold steady at $105.73 per credit. “In a fiscal climate where many higher education institutions are passing cost burdens on to students in the form of increased tuition rates, Aims Community College has been able to stay true to our mission of providing the best education at the most affordable cost,� said Aims Interim Chief Financial Officer Jim McLaughlin.

The Board additionally agreed to suspend a $10 per-credit technology fee and a $20 per-class infrastructure fee for 2013-14. “Because we are seeing improvements in the economy, particularly regionally, but also statewide, Aims is able to hold tuition rates flat and mitigate fees that have paid for what they were intended,� said Aims President Marsi Liddell. “We are very fortunate that our Board of Trustees has the wherewithal to ensure that student success is our driving force.�

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Vic Lombardi Shares at Carbon Valley Senior Group

The Carbon Valley Senior group was happy to have Vic Lombardi and his parents as guests of their weekly Senior Lunch. Vic is the sports caster for channel 4 news and brought a lively talk . He referenced the fact that his Godparents lived in Frederick and reminisced about playing in the open fields and "jumping" his bike in rolling dirt. Everyone enjoyed his welcoming presence and his candid approach to sports and life.

Firestone Awarded Grant from Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund for Firestone Boulevard Expansion

FIRESTONE, Colorado – The Town of Firestone has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund managed by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The funds are derived from oil, gas, carbon dioxide, coal and metals extracted in Colorado. The program is designed to offset impacts of the energy industry on local governments.

The awarded funds will be utilized for the Firestone Boulevard expansion project planned for the summer of 2013 from Interstate 25 to Birch Street to improve travel times in this corridor. The project will address congestion at the intersections of Firestone and Jake Jabs boulevards and Firestone Boulevard and Birch Street by adding an additional general purpose lane for both east- and west-bound traffic on Firestone Boulevard. The project will also include the addition of dual northbound left turn lanes from Birch Street onto westbound Firestone Boulevard.

The current project construction budget is estimated to be approximately $1.1 million.

Firestone Delivers Coordinated Planning Agreements to Mead and Platteville

FIRESTONE, Colorado – The Firestone Board of Trustees delivered coordinated planning agreements to both the towns of Mead and Platteville on March 19, 2013. The agreements specifically address cooperative land use and growth management between the Town of Firestone and the respective municipalities as needs and demands for municipal services increase.

The Board of Trustees has found this model agreement to be helpful in its relationship with the City of Longmont, and is pursuing a similar model with the Weld County Commissioners.

Within both agreements to Mead and Platteville, the draft agreement identifies areas of mutual cooperation in the land where the Town of Firestone and Mead and Platteville share common interests, tentatively labeled the Highway 66 Corridor – St. Vrain River Planning Area.

Along with Firestone, both Mead and Platteville have developed master plans. By entering into an agreement, the Firestone Board of Trustees feels that all three communities will be afforded the flexibility to communicate and coordinate in accordance with their respective master plans as they overlap and intersect.

Firestone Mayor Chad Auer said, “Firestone has continued to maintain transparency regarding its planned land development and is looking forward to deliberating the agreement with each of the communities to achieve a final result that will be respected by all three municipalities.”

Funding for this project comes from the Town’s impact fees, as well as the awarded grant from DOLA. With this project, the Town’s impact fees for such capital project will be exhausted.

Once a grant agreement is received from DOLA, it must be executed by both the Town and DOLA before Firestone may proceed with construction of the project. Firestone Engineer Dave Lindsay said based on the Town’s anticipated schedule of receiving and completing the grant agreement, the project will be bid in April and a construction contract will be awarded in May. Construction would follow shortly after and should take about three months to complete.

Most of the work and expansion will be done on the south side of Firestone Boulevard, so there should be minimal disruption to through traffic. There will be some disruption to traffic on Birch Street when that part of the project is completed.

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For sale Precious Moment and Friends of Feather figurines. Prices Vary. Figurines are in excellent condition and many are in the original box. Contact Denise at djohnson5066@comcast.net to have a list of available figurines emailed. Thank you. [2-13] One ton Irregular Slate Flagging, coppersmine (colors of gray, orange, gold and maroon) you haul. Call 303-7725804, asking $300.00 [4-13] $1200 a Mo.--3 BDRM 2 BATH LG Fenced Yard | Pets accepted but No Smokers Inquire (207)956-1523 or BennettsHomerental@gmail.com [1-13] Let's Get This Party Started! Cute handbags, wallets, and totes! Great Hostess Benefits! I also do Fundraising! Email or Call: ilovebags2012@yahoo.com phone 720-290-8456 [4-13] For Sale: AKC Black Labrador Retrievers Puppies Available: February 21, 2013 at 8 weeks of age- 2 females & 4 males. Champion Pedigrees for hunting, show ring, confirmation and obedience Parents are on site and are AKC registered and OFA hips-good. Family socialized since birth. Vet checked, dew claws, & 1st shots complete Price: $995.00. Contact: Jenny 720-394-3912 [3-13] Karen’s Kleaning ~ 303-818-7082 ~ Weekly, Bi-weekly or monthly. Commercial or residential-Reasonably priced. [12-12]

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HOME BUILDER AVAILABLE FOR RENOVATIONS Remodels, Basement Renovations,Roofing, Hardwood/Tile Flooring, Garages, Cement Work, Add-on Rooms Call for estimate- over 25 years in Colorado...local references available Kenyon Homes 303-651-9460 [2-13]

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For sale, 1991 Chevy Astro Van. 2 owners. 193k miles Needs battery or jumped. Has set of snow tires on rims $2,000. Call 303.833.5908 [3-13]

Broken Equipment Haulaway I pick up broken lawn tractors,rototillers,snow blowers etc. Mark 303-532-6733 [1-13]

Studio 5 Media Wedding Videography Call Robert (970) 817-3753 to ask about wedding packages. or email Studiofive.media@gmail.com [2-13]

THIRTY-ONE GIFTS for you!!! Signature purses, totes, and eye catching storage solutions. Hostess design parties with great deals and rewards! Catalog viewing at www. mythirtyone.com/debancroft/ 970.535.0852 [3-13]

The Mop Squad Cleaning Services. Commercial/ Residential, office cleaning, move outs/move ins.

Everything from basic cleaning, to deep cleaning, blinds, and windows too. FLAT RATES. Free estimates. Serving the Front Range. Call Tam 720 938 2624 [4-13]

HELP WANTED Janitorial supply salesman needed for North Denver.

Experience helpful but not necessary. E-mail or call, fbm@ mesanetworks.net or 970-785-6567 [1-13]

1970 Chevy 3/4 Ton Pickup - 83,000 miles - runs well, great condition! Call 970.412.2618 [3-13]

Goat Found near Firestone.

Call (303) 833-4578 to identify. [2-13]

Dog Grooming in Firestone close to King Soopers & CV library. small bath starts at $20, small cut starts at $35.

Quiet, safe in home environment. Brandi 303.359.3102 [4-13]

Horse Boarding in Firestone close to King Soopers.

Stalls with runs available. Indoor & outdoor arena.

Round pen. Hay & stall cleaning included. Brandi 303.359.3102 [4-13]

PEACE OF MIND PET SERVICES All aspects of pet (and home) care while you're away from your home.

Experienced/References Serving the TriTown area Leave a message for Norma @ 303-833-3164 [12-12]

SEMI TRUCK /TRAILER PARKING AVAILABLE. CLOSE TO DEL CAMINO AND I-25 . CALL 303-591-8734 [11-12] AVON-Free local delivery or online at www.youravon. com/lilacooper.Seven years in business. For brochures call Lila at 303-772-7809. [2-13]

Need Additional Income? Operate a Mini-Office Outlet "Discover the World of Spanish! Spanish Easy and Fun From Home, Free Online Training, Flexible Hours, Great Language School. Longmont & Boulder 303.827.5965 Income. Visit http://www.jobfreedomtoday.net/ [4-13] Group Classes, Tutoring, Translations" [3-13].

AVON ~ Order by visiting my online AVON website which is available 24 hours every day at www.youravon.com/ dbancroft. Skin care products for entire family.

New Frigidaire flat top stove , 30 inch, 5 burner, self cleaning, bisque with black range top. Self cleaning. $300. 303-997-4507 [2-13]

Taking donations of baby/toddler clothing, maternity clothing, toys, blankets etc.. for Teen moms group forming at RMCC. Will pick up! Call Nikol 303.810.4168 [12-12]

Whirlpool front load washer and front load dryer (gas) along with the pedestal storage risers (everything is white) for $700 total. In Firestone. Call 720-328-4348 [1-13]

Weight Watchers for Tri-Town area at Carbon Valley Academy, Monday evenings. Check www.weightwatchers.com for details.

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It is possible to obtain a better quality of life. Find out how at http://www.ahealthcafe.com/WAHHomeSolutions [1-13]

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HELP WANTED The Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking a new Executive Director.

The ideal candidate must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well-organized, and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment.

Visit our website at www.carbonvalleychamber. com for more information or send your inquiries to executivedirector@carbonvalleychamer.com.

HELP WANTED IMMEDIATE OPENING for airsoft tech Must be reliable and honest, mechanically inclined is a plus...Familiar with airsoft guns & plays airsoft is extra points EMAIL: dianna_87@hotmail.com with resume Location is Erie, Colorado [1-13] HELP WANTED looking for part-time clerk/stocker. Must be 21 Must be able to pass background check.

Please apply in person 3907 Hwy 119 Longmont, CO Nerium International was just recognized for being the FASTEST company to ever make the top 100 direct sales companies in the world list. Our first full year of sales in 2012 exceeded $100,000,000. We are the youngest company to ever be featured on the cover of Success From Home magazine--not once, but TWICE. We are the YOUNGEST company to be featured on the cover of Direct Selling News. Nerium International gave away over $10,000,000 in free product last year alone to its Brand Partners. AND Nerium AD WORKS! www.nancyfales.nerium.com/presentation.aspx

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Colorado Christian Writers Conference May 15-18, 2013

YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center Encouraging and equipping you to write about a God who is real, who is reachable, and who changes lives!

Faculty of 59 Agents, Editors, Authors 8 Continuing Sessions Reaching the Hearts of Your Readers - Ken Gire How to Get Published - Tim Shoemaker Suspense Novels and Screenplays - Bill Myers Fiction for Women - Gayle Roper Obscure No More - Thomas Umstaddt Jr. Inspiration and Perspiration - Dina Sleiman Nonfiction Books - Kim Bangs Pixels to Profit - Brian Schwartz

7 general sessions ~ 61 workshops ~ 4 Clinics ~ Panels and FOUR free 15-minute one-on-one appointments with faculty For more information visit www.writehisanswer.com/Colorado Directed by Marlene Bagnull ~ mbagnull@aol.com

Vacation Bible School Announcement

Longs Peak United Methodist Church at 1421 Elmhurst Drive in Longmont, CO 80503 invites your family to a Vacation Bible School Reunion! Whether you were able to attend VBS at Longs Peak United Methodist Church last summer, or not, we’d love to have you join us as we celebrate all the fun we had at “Sunrise National Park� VBS. We will gather Saturday morning, April 13th from 10 til’ noon. Remember the music, recreation, crafts, mission projects, snacks and Bible stories we took part in? We’ll relive a bit of what we did last summer and get ready for the upcoming VBS, “HayDay� Growing in Friendship with Jesus! Register for our Saturday event by calling Lynda at 303-776-0399 or Lynda@lpumc. org. It’s free and it will be a great time of family fun!!

MOMS Club Relay for Life Team presents A Mother-Daughter Spring Tea Saturday, May 4 11 am -1 pm Carbon Valley Regional Library Please join us for treats, a craft, games & more to raise money for the American Cancer Society Suggested Donation $10/mother-daughter pair.

Proceeds will benefit the Carbon Valley Relay for Life Please RSVP to Anita Bryant-Ray via call or text to 720-849-1834

Firestone Police Department Honors Local Organizations, Officers

FIRESTONE, Colorado – In an annual tradition, Firestone Police Chief David Montgomery presented the Chief’s Special Recognition Award on Feb. 27, 2013, to several local individuals and organizations for their efforts in helping to make the 2012 Santa Cops program a success.

Those recognized included the American Legion Post 1985 and Joann Kidd, the Bella Rosa Men’s Club, Wal-Mart Store #905 in Longmont, Larry Mullins with the North Central Chapter of Colorado Oil and Gas Association, Pat Blatzer and the Cowboy Church.

A special thank you and recognition was given to Firestone Municipal Court Clerk Beverly Medina who coordinates the Santa Cops program to make sure families in need receive the generosity given forth through the Santa Cops program.

Montgomery also highlighted the many achievements from the Firestone Police Department, and presented awards to several officers. Officers recognized include: Officer Lucas Dunker for his efforts in the recovery of theft items; Officer Michael Cionek for his work in major drug arrests; Officer Curtis Sasson for superior community relations in helping needy people in our community; Sergeant Alan Yoder for leading the department in its upgrade of computer software throughout the last year; and Sergeant Chris Ross for leading the department in public safety traffic endorsement. Other officers not present that were recognized included Officer Marc Robinson and Officer Bill DeWitt for their efforts in arrests and recovery of multiple stolen items.

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Area Churches Firestone Prairie Community Church Worship Service Sun. at 10:30 a.m.

(303)651-1640 www.prairiecc.org Coal Ridge M.S., 6201 Booth Dr, Firestone Pastor Brian Thompson Grace Point Community Church Firestone, CO 80520 720-217-3407 www.go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon Firestone Baptist Church Sun. School 9a Worship 10a 4040 Coriolos Way, Frederick (Carbon Valley Academy) www.firestonebaptist.com 303-736-9959 Pastor Jason Kokenzie Dacono New Horizons Christian Church Worship 10:00 a.m. & Bible School 9:00a 303-833-3013 530 Cherry St., Dacono Pastor Rob Thomas Carbon Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church 418 8th St. #A, Dacono, CO 80514 Sabbath School 10:00 A.M. Saturday Worship Service 11:15 A.M. Pastor Frank Wilson 720-939-5472 www.carbonvalleysda.org First Baptist Church of Dacono Sun. School 10:00a Morning Service 11a Sun. Eve. 6p Wed. Prayer Meeting 6p 717 Dahlia St., Dacono, 303-833-2527 Pastor Samuel Sanchez Northern Hills Christian Church Services & Sun. School at 9:09a & 10:44a Saturday Service at 5:05 p.m.

720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas The Fort Foursquare Church Sun. Worship 11:00 AM 217 4th St., Dacono, CO 80514 thefortchurch@yahoo.com Pastor David Findley

Frederick Living Water Northgate Thursday’s: Youth Group 7 pm Sun.’s: Bible College 8am Free Snacks at 9 am & Service 10am 303-668-1329 www.Livingwater.LA 7073 CO Blvd. (WCR 13) Frederick Pastor Steve Owings

L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School 9a & Service 10a 451 Oak St., Frederick (303)451-5433 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton LifeBridge Tri-Towns Grow 9:00 a.m.

Worship 10:00 a.m.

NEW Frederick High School 5690 Tipple Parkway in Frederick.

303-776-2927 www.lbcc.org/tri-towns Pastor Drew Depler St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30am Saturday: 6:00pm Sun.: 10:30am and 12:30pm Espanol & 5:00pm Espanol (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor St. Dimitrie the New Orthodox Church Saturdays 6:00p Vespers, Bible Study Sun. 9:00a Matins;10:00a Divine Liturgy Sun. School 11:00a 6060 Puritan Lane, Frederick, CO 80516 303 460-7035; www.sfdimitrie.org Rev. Fr. Loan Bogdan Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 9 & 10:45 a.m.

5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rmcc.org Lead Pastor Shan Moyers St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal Cowboy Christian Fellowship Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m.

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Frederick Foursquare Spanish Church Sun. Services 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Wed. at 7:00 p.m. 720-933-7117 211 Dunmire St., Evanston, between Frederick and Firestone Pastor Laura Salazar Rinn United Methodist Church Worship 9:30a Sun. School 10:45a Cowboy Fellowship Weds. 7:00p 3783 WCR 20 & I-25 W., Frontage Rd. 303-776-1578 rinnumc@hotmail.com Rev. Barbara Johns-Schleicher Tri-Town Baptist Church Sun. School 9:00a Worship 10:00a & 5p Wed. King’s Kids 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 420 Johnson St. (Oak St.), Frederick 303-833-2826 www.tri-townbaptist.com Pastor Don Veazey Erie St. Luke Orthodox Church (Eastern Rite) 8:00 a.m. Orthros, 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy, Sun. School 11:15 a.m.

303 665-4013 (www.stlukeorthodox.org) 722 Austin Ave. Erie CO 80516 Fr. David Mustian, Pastor Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15a Service 10:15a 303-828-1040 www.lifesongchurch.org 500 Briggs St., Erie St. Scholastica Catholic Church Liturgy: Tuesday 6:00pm Saturday 3:00pm ; Sun. 9:00am 303-828-4221 or 303-833-2966 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Lunes alas 7:00 p.m. La direccion es 4700 County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion gratis llame 303-669-5180 Impact Rock Church (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 470 Briggs St Erie, CO 80516

Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship: 8:00am and 10:30am Renovations are completed & we are worshipping at 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

303-828-3953 Pastor Ruby Narucki www.rejoicelutheran.net Living the Truth Ministries Bible believing Church; We want to grow with you.

Sun. 10 am and 6 pm Thursday 6 pm 545 Main St., Erie, CO (720)272-2026 Pastor Carl Gerdes New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Sun. 10:00 am & Children’s 10:30 am (303) 828-0638 Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardne Calvary Bible Church Sun. Worship 10:30 am Erie High School-3150 WCR 5-Erie Student Ministry for Middle & High School 303-442-3484 www.calvarybible.com Erie United Methodist Church 604 Holbrook St, Erie (across Town Hall) Sun. School 9:30a.m. (for all ages) Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided 303-828-3906 Pastor Jim Calhoun Mead Abundant Life Church Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 970-535-0311 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on south) revspeaks@earthlink.net Pastor Jim Coleman Guardian Angels Catholic Church 15179 WCR 7 in Mead Liturgy: Mon. 5:30 pm Sat. 5:30 pm Sun. 9:00 & 10:30 am 970-535-0721 www.garcc.org Rev. Gregory Ames, Administrator Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss

Platteville St. John Ev. Lutheran Church Sun. School & Bible Class - 9:00 a.m.

Sun. Worship - 10:00 a.m.

310 Byers Ave - Platteville (970)785-2021 Pastor Wm. Leerssen

Lafayette Flatirons Community Church 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette Sat. 5p & 6:45p and Sun. 9a & 10:45a 303-664-5524 Jim Bergen

New Life in Christ Church Iglesia Nueva Vida en Cristo Sun Service 11:00/Servicio Domingo 11:00 a Tues. Bible Study 7:00 pm Martes Estudio Biblico 7:00 pm We are a bilingual church.

Somos una iglesia bilingue.

307 Salisbury Ave., Platteville, CO (303)833-2870 Pastor Jose V. Saenz

St. Columba Orthodox Church Anglican/ Western Rite Sun. Matins 8:30a, Divine Liturgy 9:30a 726 N 119th at Highway 7, Lafayette 720-208-6281 www.stcolumbachurch.org Fr. Les Bundy, Pastor

Messiahville Baptist 4700 CR 6 (east of I-25) Sun. School 9:45a Service 11a 720-253-5783 NoahsBiblePark.com Pastor Corey Seulean Pastor Moore Longmont Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Sun. Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

640 Alpine St., Longmont, CO 80504 303-776-1789 www.coslongmont.org Calvary Chapel of Longmont Sun. Service @ 09:30am Thursday Worship & Prayer @ 07:00pm 1801 Sunset Place Suite D in Longmont 303-870-1861 Pastor: Michael Patrick Ft. Lupton Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:00 a.m.

Sun. School & Bible Study 10:30 a.m.

(303) 857-6827 www.mtcalvaryluth.org 650 S. Park Ave. Ft. Lupton Pastor Keith L. Besel Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Worship 8am Sun. 303-650-6170 204 Park Avenue Ft. Lupton Reverend Gary Sitton

Cairn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Progressive, Open and Engaged Sunday Worship:10:00 a.m.

Education Hour: 11:30 a.m. www.cairnchristianchurch.com www.facebook.com/cairnchristian.church 1700 Stonehenge Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-442-1861 (p); 303-442-6413 (f) Rev. Dr. Charisa Hunter-Crump CharisaHunterCrump@ CairnChristianChurch.com Misc Areas Seventh Day Baptist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Worship 9:45 am Sabbath School 11:30 am 303-541-9097 www.sdbboulder.org 6710 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder pastorsteveo@gmail.com Pastor Steve Osborn Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Highland Lake Ward Sacrament Meeting 1 p.m.

1721 Red Cloud Road, Longmont Bishop Christopher LeBaron 970-535-4609 Rinn Valley Ward Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m.

9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Bishop Paul Glover 303-702-7313 Saddleback Ward Sacrament Meeting 11 a.m.

9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Bishop David Parker 303-833-2121 If your church is in the Tri-Towns, Erie, or Mead—please e-mail information and we will be happy to list it here, free of charge, to ads@cvadz.com

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Full spectrum elderly care services, focused on the individual’s needs, provided by Denise Coe, Executive Director. Clients benefit immensely from the 14 years of experience that Denise has. She offers tailored services to meet the needs of the special person in your life. Denise says, “My passion in life is to make a difference in our aging population by doing for them what they no longer can do for themselves.� Her clients include seniors with loving, attentive families and seniors who are struggling without familial support. She has established relationships with various professional communities throughout Boulder County. Denise Coe has earned the respect and trust necessary from various doctors in the fields of geriatric internal medicine, dentistry, education, and others. Besides companionship and client need management, she also offers transportation, errand, advocacy, bill paying, household, and yard care services. She maintains medical journals for accurate communication between client and doctors and family. Denise also trains caregivers and she helps to or applies for and submits Medicare/Medicaid and insurance paperwork.

Her lasting relationships with the families make her a valuable asset and the demand for her services is constant. Call Denise for references and more information at 720.231.9382.

Truswell Appointed to Colorado Nonprofit Association Board of Directors

Greeley, CO – United Way of Weld County President & CEO Jeannine Truswell was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Colorado Nonprofit Association (CNA).

Colorado Nonprofit Association leads, serves and strengthens Colorado’s nonprofit community to improve the quality of life throughout our state.

There are more than 19,000 charitable nonprofit organizations in Colorado and the organization helps nonprofits with insurance, board relations, and acts as a voice for public policy. CNA advances the common good by helping nonprofits create opportunities for a better life for everyone in Colorado. At United Way of Weld County, our focus is education, income and health -- the building blocks for a good quality of life.

Truswell has over 30 years’ experience in non-profit management and has been President and CEO of United Way of Weld County since 1986. She currently is on the Youth and Family Connections Board of Directors, the Colorado FFN Task Force and the Colorado 2-1-1 Executive Board. She has received

Local Non-Profits, Clubs & Organizations

Send contact info to carbonvalley@gmail.com This is a free listing. Please put “organization� in the subject line.

Cub Scout Pack 343 of Firestone Wendy Darnell Activities Chair wendydarnell@yahoo.com or (720) 684-6005 Cub Scout Pack 341 Have Fun, Make Friends, See New Things. Join Cub Scouts! Open to all boys in 1st - 5th grades, meets in Frederick area. More information visit www.copack341.org or email scoutparentcoordinator@copack341.org.

Tri-Town Seniors Hollie Kennedy 303.833.2739 Frederick High School Booster Club Frederick High School 720.443.2065 or www.fhsbooster. com Tri-Town Toasters Club Julia K. Davis 303.775.1106 or dg1011@d26leaders. org Tri-Town Kids Clothing Bank 720.984.7473 or tritownclothingbank@yahoo.com Red Hatters Lyn Evizich 303.833.2387 or www.redhatsociety.com Acupuncture for Veteran’s & Their Families Daisy Lear daisylear@gmail.com

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several awards recognizing her accomplishments and leadership including “Outstanding Woman of Weld County� in 2012.

Ms. Truswell leads a successful $4 million non-profit organization employing over 30 people. She’s responsible for overall supervision including resource development, resource investment, financial management, volunteer management, marketing and communications, program development, community building .and collaboration. She leads several community collective impact initiatives, because her role at United Way of Weld County is to bring together individuals and organizations who have the passion, expertise and resources we need to get things done.

Prior to United Way, Truswell was the Executive Director for Weld County Partners and owned and operated a private business.

She was a part time instructor at Aims Community College in the Early Childhood and Child Care Department. She has a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education/special education and hundreds of course work hours and training in business and non-profit management. She was appointed by the Governor of Colorado to serve on the Colorado Victims Assistance Board for several years.

She has been a resident of Greeley for over 35 years.

United Way of Weld County is proud to have Jeannine Truswell as President & CEO and now as a representative of northern Colorado on a great statewide organization. To find out how to you can be a part of the change, visit www.UnitedWay-

Longmont Christian Women's Connection longmontcwc@yahoo.com or Jane 303.682.2752 MOMS Club of Frederick, Firestone, & Dacono Robin Henson 303.776.5590 or tritownmomsclub.org Tri-Town Lions Club Jeanette Boyles 303. 833.2018 Playing It Forward Del Torr 303.947.8564 or playingitforward.org A Kid’s Place CASA Program and Child Advocacy Center 1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 201, Greeley, CO 80634 970.353.5970 or www.akidsplace.org EF Foundation for Foreign Study Melissa 303.847.8165 or shareyouramerica@gmail. com.

Thirst Living Waters (Suicide Prevention) 970.673.SAVE (7283) ď‚&#x; info@thirstlivingwaters.com www.thirstlivingwaters.com A Woman’s Work Diana Murray 303-678-1423 or Ann Marie Zemko 720-684-6806.

VFW 707 Carbondale Drive ď‚&#x; Dacono ď‚&#x; 303.833.3248 Pearl Group for Single Parent Families Tessie Gale, at 720-864-9202 or tgale@lbcc.org.

Weld.org or www.ColoradoNonprofits.org. You can give, you can advocate and you can volunteer. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.

Frederick Salud Family Health Centers 5995 Iris Parkway ď‚&#x; Frederick ď‚&#x; 303.833.2050 Ethan Kerns, DDS ď‚&#x; ekerns@saludclinic.org Primary health care services: medical, dental & behavioral. A Medical Home to serve the family.

Carbon Valley La Leche League The Carbon Valley LLL meets 2nd Saturday at 9:30 at Carbon Valley Medical Center, 6600 Firestone Blvd in Firestone. Light brunch served. More info call Leisl 303-833-2008 or Laura 303.682.8840. Like them on Facebook.

Cranio Care Bears Sends loving care packages to families with children facing surgery for Craniosynostosis. www.CranioCareBears.org Summer Ehmann 303.652.7795.

Carbon Valley Rotary Club “Service Above Selfâ€? ď‚&#x; 303.678.2927 www.carbonvalleyrotary.org barbgoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org Two Angels Foundation, Inc www.twoangelsfoundation.org ď‚&#x; 303.450.1785.

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