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Volume 15 z Issue 4 z April 2014 z 172nd Edition
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Firestone's Bea 20th Anniversary for Grandpa’s Pawn & Gun Pierson Turns 100 This Month! By Kelly Fordyce Martindale It’s difficult to find a nicer family than the Brandenburgs. They own and run, Grandpa’s Pawn & Gun on Main Street in Longmont and they are celebrating their 20th Anniversary this month. It’s not hard to figure out how they’ve managed to stay in business with all the changes in the state and country. They’ve thrived through it all because of their work ethic, integrity and the good, old-fashioned Golden Rule.
Each family member does treat others as they would like to be treated…no matter how they are treated. While they have an abundance of friends/customers, they’ve also had their fair share of foes considering the business they are in, the hobbies they pursue and the conservative viewpoint they hold close to their hearts. “Everything we believe in is what this country was built on. What we do and how we live is in the tradition of the original
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Beatrice Pierson, 3/17/2014 Please see full story of this fabulous woman on page 18. From almost being kidnapped by gypsies to living through the second worst explosion in history, Bea shares her secrets to longevity. I know you will be inspired as much as I was.
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By Kelly Fordyce Martindale Just about two and half months until Race Across the West (RAW), the 860 mile bike ride for Team Shalom Bikes, of Frederick. If you didn’t read April’s article about it, the 860 miles have to be ridden in 68 hours or less by the two man team; Angel Berdiales and Carlos Bautista. They made it with 35 minutes to spare last year, despite the 117 degree temps over the Arizona desert. RAW is the first portion of a much longer race, Race Across America (RAAM) which covers 3,000 miles and 12 states. Last year, Team Shalom Bikes had just enough money to pay for registration and buy gas for the mini-van. The mini-van was their crew’s vehicle, their sleeping quarters, the storage space for parts and tools and coolers and clothes. I am hoping this year, with the support of local businesses and readers, that we can help them raise enough money to
make this year’s event a little less stressful, a lot more comfortable, while helping a local non-profit, all at the same time. While the bicycle race is the main event, RAAM has always served as a high profile vehicle for racers raising money for charitable causes. RAAM participants have raised over $ 1 million for charity in each of the past three years. The Lon Haldeman Award was created to honor racers who raise the most funds for their chosen charity. Team Shalom Bikes is supporting an area youth group that takes several missions trips a year to help those less fortunate. For local residents who want to help in this wonderful endeavor, we are asking for donations of used bicycles that Angel will fix or rebuild. The best five bicycles will then be auctioned at a family BBQ on May 10, from 11am to 3pm. There may be a new bicycle raffle as well. The public is invited to
Colorado—the ideals and culture that bring people to Colorado,” says Rod. Rod’s great-grandfather homesteaded a ranch in 1872 in West Cliffe, Colorado. His grandpa was born in that living room. To this day, it is a working ranch, although it has been established as an historical sight and there will never be developments taking over the 160 acres. Rod and his wife, Lori, take the girls there often and they continue to grow hay, and keep the ranch maintained.
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this so mark your calendars. The other bicycles will be available during a month-long silent auction along with other donated prize items. If you are a business that can donate funds towards the event, we have several sponsorship packages available to make it worth your while, including national coverage, free ads in the CVCR and logos on the men’s jerseys. One of the best ways you can help, besides a cash gift, is if you know of a business or individual who would sponsor Team Shalom Bikes with the use of an RV/ Motor Home for the race. For more information or to request a brochure on sponsorship, please email carbonvalley@gmail.com or call 303.833.5997. You can always visit with Angel at his Frederick store, Shalom Bikes at 142 6th Street or call him at 303.833.4160 or visit www.shalombikes.com.
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