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homas & Caitlin Brome own and operate The Butcher & The Blonde, a food and catering business. They have a brick and mortar location at 515 Oak Street, in Frederick.

Plus, their food trucks can be found all over from Lafayette to Lyons and many places in between.

Caitlin explains it best. “My husband, Thomas, is a Chef by trade and my background is in Event Management. We found ourselves unhappy in our current jobs, but we still had a passion for fun food and entertaining!

Tom came home from his job one day and told me he had quit his job and he was set on buying a food truck! After the initial shock, I was all about it!

At this same time, Craft Breweries started popping up like crazy in a 10-mile radius of our home. So, we started booking out the truck and getting our entire town hooked on our Tijuana Street Fries and other fun menu items!

We started to network with local event planners and venues in the north Longmont and Lyons area and from there, our catering business

took off. We are now halfway through our fifth season of food truck/ catering life. We have two food trucks, a brick and mortar location in Frederick and a catering business!

We like to say we serve street style comfort food. We offer an alternative to the traditional catered experience with fun food at affordable prices with the perks of a fullservice staff! By the way, we are looking for local line cooks and have part-time summer positions open.

We provide great food for hungry people at weddings, corporate lunches, graduations, showers, parties of all types and sizes, rehearsal dinners, many breweries, and our Frederick location. If you need platters of food, we offer those too.”

The Butcher and the Blonde is a welcome change during our n a t i o n ’s COVID-19 experience.

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pick-up. Order and pay over phone at 720 772 0196. Our menu is online at www.

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Thomas and Caitlin have a three-year-old daughter who “is the boss.” She hosts the kid’s table while adults enjoy their own food. She promises to be a great employee as she grows up. “She’s a natural in the kitchen,” says Caitlin.

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Caitlin says, “We are interested in working with local organizations for fundraising nights and other projects.”

One client says about their catering services, “The Butcher & The Blonde catered my wedding in early October 2019.

We went for the relatively simple food truck service.

Caitlin was very responsive and helpful throughout the planning process.

Dinner went off without a hitch and our guests loved the food truck!

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went way above and beyond my expectations of service. She kept a close eye on me and my nowhusband, checking up on us regularly to get us drink refills and making sure that we were at the front of the line for dinner. She was incredibly thoughtful, and her staff did an excellent job!”

The Brome family enjoys family time, Farmer’s Markets, hunting, and traveling when they have time. They are members of the Lafayette and the Carbon Valley Chambers of Commerce.

They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays and open 12-7 the rest of the week. Caitlin says, “Call us today. We’d be honored to provide you and your family with lunch or dinner!”

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What’s On My Mind

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t’s difficult to communicate with you all this month without mentioning the “virus.” It’s impacting everything we do and most all we think about. I don’t think that’s healthy and yet, we are fighting for out health.

I studied an infographic, from Phillip Yancy’s Facebook page, that showed many of the past deadly diseases. It’s now on my Facebook page. The one bit of information that struck me dumbfounded was “Total Mentions in Media.” As of March 16, 2020, the mentions were as follows: Ebola: 16.2 Million Times MERS: 33.1 Million Times SARS: 66.3 Million Times HIV: 69.5 Million Times COVID-19: 2.1 Billion Times No wonder most everyone is scared out of their minds and taking actions and saying things they might not have otherwise. We would do well to take the info we have right now, make some wise decisions based on what works best and

turn off or minimize the input of minuteby-minute news updates.

No judgement here, truly. Even with strong faith built up over years of experiences proving God is loving, not surprised by anything, has the best plans for me, and is with me CONSTANTLY, I still get a bit freaked out. I don’t want anybody else that I love to die. It’s my opinion that I’ve lost enough loved ones. I want those I love to live to a ripe old age.

So how do I manage all this negative information and fear for the future?

Honestly, at first, I felt like it was a bit over dramatic and wondered what the underlying motives were. Then, realizing real people were really dying and watching the numbers grow, I decided it was better to be safe than sorry. I checked in with my kids, picked up some groceries and made sure everyone knows I love them.

Now, I have had my moments (seeing all the caskets in Italy). My mother’s heart was torn. I immediately wanted to rescue those I love and gather them around me like a hen with her chicks.

However, my kids are adults. My dad is a wise man. My mom has my brothers. My siblings have their own chicks.

And protecting their lives is above my

pay grade. Once again, I had to take a step back and think about what I believe to be true, not just about the virus, but with life, the LORD, with me. I really do believe, even after the deaths of two of my four children, that each of us is born when we are supposed to be born and we die when we are supposed to die.

The births and deaths may not be as peaceful as we want them to be, but I believe nobody can take my life until it’s over by God’s schedule. I know from experience, no matter what happens and how bad, I am not alone in the situation.

Jesus is with me EVERY step of the way, before it happens, when it happens and all the years after it happened.

And He will be with me through this “virus” situation too. I will cling to the LORD with all my might, no matter how bad it may get. I may not do it gracefully, but I will receive all the grace I need to get through it. No doubts.

If you are struggling and feeling alone in the coming weeks and months, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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n today's challenging times, Edward Jones financial advisors are thinking about the health of their clients, their families and their colleagues, what's happening in their communities and the effect of Covid-19 on the markets.

"Most importantly, we want everyone to know we're taking steps to protect the health and well-being of our clients, associates, families and communities," Jen Kayton says. "We're right here in the community with you, going through this together as neighbors and friends. And we will get through this together."

To help reduce the impact of the coronavirus, financial advisors are taking several steps, including suspending faceto-face visits with clients, holding virtual meetings and training sessions and ensuring office spaces are sanitized and disinfected.

"Like everyone, we really have to do our part to help mitigate this crisis," Kayton says. "But since our entire reason for being in business is to help our clients enjoy more rewarding lives, we feel that our efforts now are just an extension of that."

Of course, people's financial situations also weigh on their minds, Kayton says.

"The current market selloff is certainly concerning, but it seems to be driven more by fear and panic than by economic or financial reality," Kayton says.

Monetary and fiscal policy are necessary, but at the end of the day, it will be the medical progress that will dictate the timeline for reducing market volatility and the ultimate rebound in stocks, Kayton says.

Kayton said Edward Jones expects daily volatility to persist until new virus cases begin to slow, but added that investors should find optimism in these facts: unemployment is near a 50-year low, with solid wage growth; there's been an uptick in the housing market, which may accelerate due to declining mortgage rates; and the Federal Reserve has cut short-term interest rates back near 0 percent.

Furthermore, Kayton says, the drop in investment prices may indicate that the financial markets have already "priced in" the likelihood of a short-term recession.

"This could mean that we've already endured much of the stock market pain," Kayton says. "And even a short recession is of concern to all of us, since it's likely to bring at least a temporary disruption to an otherwise strong labor market."

For investors wondering what to do now, Kayton offers these suggestions: First, remember why you're investing.

"With the market decline, people will be tempted to change their investment strategies," Kayton says. "But they need to

keep in mind that most of their financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement, are long-term in nature - a lot longer-term than the shelf life of the coronavirus. If investors have established a long-term strategy that's appropriate for their needs, they should stick with it, no matter what today's headlines are."

However, Kayton does suggest that individuals who are particularly concerned over the current results of their investment statements might want to evaluate their risk tolerance.

"If you are truly losing sleep over what's going on in the markets, it's possible your portfolio is positioned too aggressively for the amount of risk with which you're comfortable," Kayton says.

"In that case, you should work with your financial advisor to see if you need to adjust your investment mix to include more fixed-income securities, which can provide some downside protection, but you'll be making a trade-off, because you'll also be affecting your long-term growth potential."

Finally, Kayton says, now might actually be a good time for investors to consider actually adding to their portfolios.

"Right now, many stocks are at their best values in more than a decade," Kaytonsays. "If you need to rebalance your portfolio, this could be a time to do so."

Ultimately, Kayton says, investors need to realize that, while we are in somewhat uncharted times, the temptation to panic should be fought.

"All our emotions are running high right now," Kayton says. "And while everyone's top priority should be to protect themselves, their families and their communities, it's still important not to lose sight of their financial well-being. And for that, the best thing all of us can do is look past short-term downturns and maintain the discipline to keep investing in all types of markets."

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hen buying a home, you are confronted with several types of insurance. Some are required by the lender, some by contract, some are simply a good idea and some may be luxuries. You should ask questions so you can make the best decision possible, so let's look at some of the types of insurance you'll encounter.

Title insurance - Title insurance insures the Buyer of a property that he is getting clear title to the property without liens or encumbrances. A title insurance company researches the county records to see what items have been recorded on the property. The title commitment will show what loans need to be paid off or other requirements to transfer clear title. The Exceptions sections shows the items that a buyer is taking the property “subject to� such as easements, HOA or Metro District documents, mineral leases, covenants, etc.. The title insurance company has traditionally been chosen by the seller, but can be selected by the buyer as well.

Homeowner’s insurance - Often called a homeowners or fire policy, this is the insurance that covers losses caused by fire, hail storms or other casualty on the property. Lenders usually require the Buyer to have insurance in an amount equal or greater than the loan amount.

Getting quotes from different companies is advisable. Some offer lower rates if they have other business from the insured party, such as auto or life insurance. Coverage for other items such as liability or contents can vary greatly, so make sure you are comparing apples with apples. Prices can also vary if the insurance company is also insuring other things such as your vehicles.

Flood insurance - Similar to homeowner’s insurance, flood insurance is required by the lender if the property is in a flood hazard area. Fees for this type of insurance are determined by the type of

flood plain as well as the elevation of the home.

Mortgage insurance - Often called PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance), this is insurance to cover the lender on the mortgage in case of default. On conventional loans this coverage is required when the loan exceeds 80% of the purchase price. On FHA and VA loans this also applies and is a combination of up front and monthly fees.

Mortgage Life insurance - Mortgage life insurance is usually term life insurance that is obtained in the amount of the loan on the property. Thus, if the Buyer dies, the loan on the house is paid off. While usually not a requirement, this kind of insurance can provide family security in the event that one of the wage earners passes away. You want to look at your entire financial picture to make an appropriate decision on life insurance.

Home Warranty Plans - This is another type of insurance that can be purchased at the time a home is purchased. Home warranty plans cover major items in the home, such as the furnace or appliances.

It is not a replacement for homeowners insurance but can provide additional coverage for some items.

With any type on insurance, make sure to read the policy carefully to see what is covered and what is not. Also, take a look at the deductible to determine if the policy makes financial sense. Talk to your Realtor or insurance agent to make sure you understand the different coverage.

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Challenge and Change

by Tara Anderson

This is a funny, fickle world we live in And I suppose it’s always been It seems there’s always something going awry Something on which to focus a critical eye Whether it be Politics or family conflicts Sickness or poor fitness Stocks or a ballot box Education or skewed information Its no wonder anxiety is high While kindness and compassion are in short supply Unfortunately we can’t just stop and restart But perhaps we can each do a small part We teach our children to think before they speak and act To be mindful of their impact And maybe just maybe, we aught to do the same Who knows, it might spark a powerful flame So in this time of challenge and change Do something that might seem utterly strange Smile a kind smile and sit and talk for awhile Hold loosely to what is planned and offer a helping hand And instead of taking fearful action remember to act with great compassion

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i neighbors! Can you help me spread some fun over the next couple weeks for the kids in the neighborhood? Easter egg hunts have been canceled throughout the state and the country. Can you create, color or paint, cut out a paper egg and place it in your window? That’s it! Just put a colorful egg in your window or as many as you want visible from the sidewalk. I have seen some major Halloween decorations in our neighborhood, so I am hopeful I can count on some of the “spirited” people. Then Easter weekend or sooner, take a stroll with your family and find the Easter Eggs. Remember to keep the recommended social distance. Please text or repost socially to others.

Who’s Eggcited?

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Love, Give, Serve!

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ove, Give and Serve, that is what Destiny Church in Fort Lupton has sought out to do at the start of 2019, and are continuing to do in 2020! This vibrant and growing congregation in Fort Lupton is serving the region where their members and adherents live. Rather than create events on the church premises they are encouraging their church family to find places to love, give and serve in the local community around them.

Last year Destiny reached out to their local and surrounding communities in many ways like feeding all the teachers at Parent Teacher conferences in the Weld Re 8 School district, and bringing gifts to the teachers of the Middle School in Fort Lupton to boost their new school year. They have also assisted the local Parks and Rec department in their Annual Easter Egg Hunt by stuffing al the eggs setting them out and providing bounce houses, face tattoos and the Easter Bunny at the annual community event. Throughout the year the church brings goodies and treats to both police officers and firemen in Fort Lupton and recently have been instrumental in providing support counseling during some of the tragic moments in police officers’ lives.

In addition their members have served in local jails and prisons, nursing homes, the Senior Center in Frederick, and they have even served up free coffee and prayer to any needing it as parents dropped of kids at local schools. The church is continuing to offer these areas of loving, serving and giving to the communities from Tri-town, Fort Lupton, and Brighton where the majority of their adherents come from.

Just this past month they delivered bags with snacks, personal care items and encouragement to homeless people in our region, and fed the teachers again.

Destiny Church recently renovated and expanded their building to include lifts to make it handicap accessible, adding on a small expansion for administration,

and restructuring rest rooms, foyer and sanctuary to accommodate the growth that is occurring there. All of this has been to prepare for expanding their service schedule to two services which is starting EASTER SUNDAY, April 12th. They will now offer two identical services at 9AM and 10:30AM if restrictions are lifted. If not, it will be live streamed so watch the website for updates.

Destiny offers services with messages that inspire, a full praise band of guitars, drums, keys and vocals with dynamic music for worship, and inspiring messages that are relevant to today’s family and its needs. The congregation is proudly multicultural and multigenerational with exciting Kid’s and Youth ministries. They also offer small groups for connecting in community and to learn. The church’s goal is to be a Christ honoring, Hope Giving, Community of Faith where any and every one can find Direction for Life!

If you have been commuting from the region to find a contemporary place to worship on Sunday – Destiny Church wants to invite you out to one of their two new services starting Easter and discover how good local really is! If you cannot wait until Easter, their current service is at 10AM on Sundays, and live streamed until restrictions are lifted.

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Mark Lamach for Trustee for Frederick

David Whelan for Firestone Trustee

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was born, raised and lived in Boulder County until six years ago when my wife, Rhonda, and I moved to Frederick to be closer to our two granddaughters. Rhonda and I have two adult sons, Nick, currently living in Frederick and Jordan, in Oregon. We live in the Moore Farm subdivision.

I worked for a major grocery retailer for 41.5 years before retiring.

During this time, I held varying management positions Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, Division Training Manager and District Human Resource Manager. While working, I completed my Associates Degree at Community College of Denver, Bachelor’s degree and MBA at Regis University. After completing my degrees, I became a parttime Affiliate Professor at both Regis and the Community College.

I believe in being active in the community and in my past I have been involved with the Boulder County March of Dimes as the Chair for the local walk for 2 years, Niwot Youth Sports for 30 years in varying positions as a coach, Sports Director and President of the Board of Directors.

As a retiree, I have involved myself with attending trustee meetings on a regular basis and have a solid knowledge of current affairs involving the Town of Frederick. Education is an important topic to me and for the last 5 years I have volunteered at Legacy Elementary School, working with students on reading, writing and other projects, to help them succeed in the future. I also enjoy helping coach my granddaughters Carbon Valley softball teams.

Why am I running for office? o Frederick is a community on the fast track for growth over the next several years and in effort to responsibly grow our community we need to have individuals who can make responsible decisions to help achieve this growth and sustain a small hometown feel to our community. I believe I can help provide reasonable controlled growth, while maintaining a positive sense of community.

If elected, what are your top three priorities? o Growth - both residential, retail and commercial. Frederick needs to be a place where business and residents can work together to provide for the concerns of the community.

It needs to be reasonable and controlled. o Water rights - in order to sustain reasonable growth, the community is looking for, we need to continuously monitor and find resources to meet the needs of our community as we plan for the future. o Infrastructure – with the development along Highway 52, it is my belief we need to address the accessibility to our great community and not be caught unprepared in the future. o Communication - I would like to see more opportunities for the citizens of Frederick to communicate

their comments to town leaders, while town leaders are communicating their efforts to the public.

Why should business owners support your campaign?

The business community should support my campaign due to my experience as a former manager who clearly understands the entire business environment happening today. We need to grow our community and cannot achieve our future goals without a strong, positive relationship between the town, citizens and businesses of Frederick.

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have been a Firestone resident since 2011, and my wife has lived in Firestone since 2000. We have three wonderful children ages 10, 7 and 5 and we enjoy being active outside in the community.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Communication from Northern Arizona University.

Professionally, for the past fourteen years I have worked in a variety of roles within the financial industry. Currently, I am a Strategic Internal Relationship Manger for Empower Retirement. In this role, I partner with 401(k) Plan Sponsors and advisors to provide strategic support with pricing, investments, plan reviews, employee education and every day operational support. I handle this strategic relationship for 366 small corporate 401(k) retirement plans, totaling over $500 million in combined plan assets.

In 2009, I enlisted with the Army National Guard as a Military Police soldier. I continue to serve as an active member of the Colorado Army National Guard, with the rank of Sergeant. I have been on one federal deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and have been state activated three times to provide security during Colorado’s High Park Fire, Black Forest Fire and Spring Creek Fire.

In addition to my professional responsibilities, for the last three years and currently, I serve voluntarily on the board of directors for the Better Business Bureau accredited, non-profit organization Brigit’s Bounty Community Resources (www.brigitsbounty.org) located in Frederick, CO. I am very passionate about serving others and you can often find me helping out with a local Eagle Scout project or moving items for neighbors and friends among other things. Serving others forms a part of my core values and personally, I feel that I have an obligation to use my talents to serve others the best way that I can. Being elected as a Trustee will allow me to utilize my talents through a new avenue of service. What are some of my talents you might ask? Here are several that I feel will be vital to the Trustee role: 1. Listening. I will always listen to understand and I tend to ask questions a lot so that I make sure I understand what you are saying.

2. Thoroughness/Due Diligence. I am very detail oriented. I like to examine things from different angles to find solutions to problems or to simply understand how it works so that I can then teach others about it.

3. Collaboration. I believe that I am uniquely positioned to bridge generational gaps as they relate to community needs. I have experience taking ideas from everyone and helping the collective come to agreements on how to proceed on issues.

4. Learning. You might say learning is not a skill but it is. It’s being open to exploring ideas that are different than your own in order to find a solution that will work for everyone. It’s also about improving oneself in order to then help others improve. If elected, these are some of my priorities currently (subject to change based on immediate community needs): 1. Infrastructure/road safety: As Firestone continues to grow, the impact on our roads will become more evident. Planning for road expansion to ease increasing traffic congestion should be addressed in the next several years. This should also be a town collaboration with Frederick as some of the expansion will involve them as well. I look forward to working with Town Staff as they develop the Master Transportation Plan. Along with this, increased traffic safety measures for our.

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school zones. Too many cars still go above the speed limit while in school zones and we need to implement better speed reduction measures / awareness.

2. Business growth/development: More proactive recruitment of well-known, diverse businesses will increase Firestone’s presence as a “commerce hub” and shopping destination for the Carbon Valley and surrounding area. This will generate additional funding for the town.

Additionally, advocating for the creation of more multi business space developments will be more attractive to small business owners and in turn can create greater business diversity in Firestone.

3. Fiscal responsibility/sustainable finance: Any town growth and improvements require a wise stewardship of current finances along with identifying and budgeting for future income.

While the immediate everyday needs of the town may be budgeted for, the long term planning may require that more funds are collected now for future use, rather than only on an as-neededbasis. A developed plan would need to be in place first that identifies the long term financial need in terms of cost to justify the amount of money being designated toward that future project. Additional income does not only need to come from increased property tax or sales tax – there are also grants that may be available to the town. My goal would be to explore and exhaust all options for town finances that allows the town to accomplish its long term goals while mitigating impact to the residents of Firestone.

Pleasefeelfreetoreachouttome. Youcanfindmy Facebook page at David4Trustee@firestoneelection or you can email me at david4trustee@gmail. com. I look forward to hearing from you.

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don’t usually watch early morning television. I would rather have my morning coffee while sitting on my deck, watching the animals scurrying about.

The Robins are singing; the squirrels are busy scrounging for their breakfast while chattering at me.

This particular morning The Today Show featured their series about “Who is God Today” and that piqued my interest.

My first thought was why anyone would think God is any different today than he was yesterday or would be tomorrow.

Then, I thought perhaps they were asking how God is different to us today. Perhaps.

With that in the back of my mind, I began to think about the persona of God. After all he is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

All inclusive with magic and mystery; space and grace; love and hope.

It wasn’t until I was in middle school that Easter became meaningful to me.

I participated in local Easter Sunrise Celebrations. Friends would meet at a local church, usually in the pouring rain and with cold winds blowing. Our Easter outfits (dresses) and shoes would get wet. But it was Easter and everyone expected it to be that way. In Colorado, Easter is truly a beautiful time of year. After spending the winter confined to the indoors because of the cold temperatures outdoors, we can now fill our lungs with the fresh spring air that gives us hope for the warmer days ahead.

Christians all over the world celebrate Easter on April 12 this year. Having come through the period of reflection, atonement and mourning known as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, on Easter Sunday Christians will

Douglas Sharp – Re-elect Firestone Trustee

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ident of Firestone since 2000. Electrical engineer and small business owner. I have served with my HOA as Treasurer. I served on the Town of Firestone Finance Committee as a citizen member for four years.

Volunteered for community events such as The 4th at Firestone, Firestone Cleanup Day and Movies in the Park. Current elected Trustee serving 2016-2020. As a Trustee I expanded my involvement to include several working groups and committee assignments.

During my first three years as a Trustee, I worked with four different Town Managers (or Acting Town Managers), three different Town Clerks, and saw a significant turnover with the Directors and Senior Staff of the Town. All of these changes in Staff leadership presented unique problems.

We accomplished much as a team. We did well under the circumstances.

We can accomplish more.

In the final year of my term, we completed construction of a new Police Department and Municipal Court building. Our Police Department continues to be one of the top rated agencies in the state. Our Public Works Department has been cleaned up, the staff updating their services, implemented new safety programs for our employees, and modernizing our equipment. Now being considered are the facility updates to protect and maintain our equipment investment. We are also focused on a drinking water strategy to insure the delivery of clean and safe drinking water to the Town for 50 years to come. We are also revising our land use code to remove ambiguities, properly define, and also reduce the red-tape and time necessary to build in our town. These are just a few examples of our progress over the past 12 months.

I feel the role of a Trustee is to provide clear and concise policy direction to the Staff while always acting in a transparent manner. In short, a Trustee defines policy. the question of “What.” The role of Staff is to respond with “How.” Then a discussion, back and forth, until either approval or denial of the plan. All of this has to happen in open meetings with transparency to the public.

If given the opportunity to serve a second term, I will advocate for the following: Financial responsibility. Changes within our finance department have resulted in a detailed budget that is comprehensive, clearly written, open and transparent, and fully vetted by the Board of Trustees. Our 2020 budget is balanced. Should we see changes in our revenue sources, we can adjust our spending to stay in balance. We need to stay this course.

Improvements to Town Hall and Public Works to create an efficient and safe working facility for our employees. Both current facilities are inefficient, overcrowded and deficient in several building code areas.

These improvements can either be an all-in-one delivery, or incremental depending upon our financial situation.

celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ: “Christ the Lord is risen today. Alleluia!”

Easter is a season of renewal and hope. By the time Good Friday comes around, Christians look ahead to the hope and renewal as Resurrection Sunday arrives.

Hope is a four-letter word that expresses a deep yearning in one’s heart.

We all hope for one thing or another during our lifetime. I hope you have a good day. I hope your dreams come true. I hope you get well soon. Spring is a season of hope.

All around we see signs of new beginnings; flowers blooming, trees budding, birds nesting, and we spring forward with longer days and renewed life. The calendar signals that this time of year is Easter time.

While watching nature come back to life, we hope to see all things new once again. It may be a new life; or better yet, perhaps we will even get a new lease on life. Things happen that cause us to forget how meaningful our lives can be. Many of us look for a renewed spirit within us.

We’re tired of being our old cranky self; we’re tired of being tired and feel the need to experience a renewal take place in our life. We want to be more tolerant, more compassionate and more loving. Whatever we feel is necessary to make our lives full of joy and more meaningful we need only to look to Jesus.

I didn’t finish watching the series on the Today Show, so I don’t know if they ever found out who God is Today, but I can tell them I know who he is. He is the Alpha and Omega—the beginning and the end; He is the same yesterday, today and forever.

He is our all- inclusive, loving father; The Great I Am. Celebrate his resurrection today. Easter is within us. HE LIVES.

I will work to provide policy direction to deliver results in Central Park. It is great that we have a library, police station and Frisbee golf in our park, but it needs more. We are completing a parks master plan, and incremental improvements are being discussed.

I am currently serving on a working group to investigate options for faster and cheaper broadband service within our town. We are also looking at ways to assist the cellular phone carriers to improve cellular phone coverage.

We have just started this study. Some community meetings have been held, and more in the future. Our current strategy is to identify ways to work with the business community to improve services without placing debt upon the taxpayers. Will you help us and consider attending a meeting or serving on a working group?

I will continue to work with Staff to increase our economic development outreach. We need to be “cheerleaders” for Firestone and attract the best mix of business. The Trustees don’t pick the which types of business come to Firestone. The land owners pick. We can knock on doors, invite them to invest in Firestone. We can be deal makers to accommodate the best mix of business in our town.

Affordable and Senior housing is a big issue in our Town. We just don’t have enough. I will provide policy direction that makes deals in this area.

And the long standing zip code issue. This is a tough one. This one sits within the federal government and the US Postal Service. I will continue to be active in this area and advocate for a solution. Firestone cannot change this on our own, but we can lobby and try to make a deal.

Last I will acknowledge there is a perhaps controversial or misunderstood question on the ballot. Question 2A asking if a surplus from the 0.6% sales tax from 2017 can be applied to other town facilities.

This question is too complicated to debate in this introduction. I am happy to discuss over coffee or at an upcoming public forum. You may also contact me at dougsharp303@gmail.com I’m happy to share what I have learned, what I believe to be facts, and you may use it as a pro or con argument as you see fit.

I have worked hard to serve you during my first term, and I hope I have earned your trust to complete this work in a second term.

This publication is celebrating 21 Years serving the Carbon Valley and now Erie and Mead also. Thank you to all the readers and all the advertising clients who make it possible. Kelly Martindale, Owner/Publisher

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Re-Elect Salvatore “Sam” DeSantis Frederick Trustee

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am a lifelong resident of Frederick. I also owned a business downtown for 20 years from 1984 to 2004. I attended elementary school in Frederick and graduated from Longmont High School in 1972. I majored in business administration at Western Colorado University, and graduated in 1976.

I’m married to my wife, Cindy, and have two children, Sarah and Christopher. I enjoy golfing, fishing, and collecting vinyl record albums. I previously served as a trustee on the Frederick Town Board from 1986 to 1990, and was responsible for getting the Frederick recreation area started in 1987, 1. I am running for reelection to continue to help Frederick move toward the future. A lot of issues come up when we go through the growth we’re experiencing, and I feel I can help Frederick in all areas that need a common sense approach.

2. My top three priorities are unnecessary spending, metro districts, growth, and streets.

1. I’ve seen a few things that could’ve saved the town money. We need to govern within our means. I am a conservative when it comes to unnecessary spending.

2. I am opposed to metro districts because they impose higher property taxes on home buyers. I feel developers should be responsible for paying more. Given the rate at which Frederick is growing, I’m in favor of a smart growth plan.

3. Frederick’s population has outgrown the roads. Traffic has to be looked at today for roads that were adequate 20 years ago.

4. I had a business in downtown Frederick for 20 years, I know the struggles that small business owners face. Perhaps Miners Day festivities should be held downtown again to help promote local businesses. Frederick needs more parking in that area. We need to promote local businesses and industries located outside the downtown area as well. I live in old town Frederick, and my favorite things are the small-town atmosphere, quiet neighborhoods, and the community events offered here.

303-947-9735 | SammyDee114@gmail.com

Elect Laura Brown for Frederick Mayor

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am running for Mayor because I am invested in the Town’s future and well-being. I want to see Frederick grow and change wisely and in ways that keep the things we love about Frederick alive and well.

My husband and I moved here from the Denver area in 2002. Since 2000 we have owned and run a museum exhibit services company.

We are now partly retired.

I have been involved in the Town for a number of years. I became a member of the Frederick Arts Commission in 2006, and was chair from 2008 until 2016. I was an elected member of the last Home Rule Commission and served as its chair. I was elected to the Board of Trustees initially in 2012 and was re-elected to a second term in 2016. I have been Mayor Pro Tem, stepping in to do whatever is necessary when the Mayor hasn’t been available, since 2014.

The job of the Mayor is to see that the business of the Town gets done and to help the Board be prepared to do its work. It is the work of the Board to represent the residents of Frederick and work together to make decisions that promote and further the best interests of the community.

I’d like to be the one to help the next Board do that work.

The Town’s voters have twice given me the opportunity and I’ve worked hard for the last eight years coming to understand the roles and responsibilities of the Board. It’s important to me to offer that accumulated knowledge and experience back to the community.

While decisions are ultimately made by the Board as a whole, I am interested in working with the Board and staff on medium and long term planning for community growth and development options, including water resource management and diversified housing options.

I am also interested in furthering the work already underway for acquisition and effective management of the Town’s water resources, with an increased focus on conservation efforts to make the most of the water we already have.

I think it is important to continue the pursuit of economic development strategies to attract businesses that provide both primary jobs and products and services relevant to our residents.

In my time on the Board we have made continuous improvements to the community: o we have upgraded and expanded parks, trails and open space and we are about to finally add a skate park to the Frederick Recreation Area o we have improved public safety with

o a new Public Works facility and additional equipment and staff o new funding for the police department to add officers and equipment o we have implemented capital and roadway improvements o downtown alley paving o extending Tipple Parkway to the I-25 frontage road o widening Godding Hollow Parkway o drainage improvements to the downtown area o we have improved access to the downtown o with the Gateway at Highway 52 and Colorado Boulevard o the roundabout at 5th Street o wayfinding and signage program.

Highway 52 is a critical element of our community. I am a member of the DRCOG (Denver Regional Council of Governments) Southwest Weld regional working group and the Highway 52 Coalition (consisting of CDOT, Weld County, Boulder County, Erie, Dacono, Frederick, Fort Lupton, Hudson and Keenesburg.) These two groups have put together funding for a study of the full Highway 52 corridor (a PEL study – Planning and Environmental Linkages.) This study will be the foundation and guide for major changes and improvements that need to be made by CDOT to the highway corridor. This study is just beginning and will be completed over the next 18 months. It is an absolutely critical first step to the improvements we all know need to happen.

Quality of life is often an important factor in choice of location for new businesses and can also be a factor in business retention and attracting new customers and employees. I fully support the actions of the Board to date in these areas and believe it is important to maintain and improve the business-friendly practices we have in place.

I see great strength in the Carbon Valley area, and potential in leveraging our relationships with our surrounding communities for a greater good for all.

You can find me at LBrown.Frederick@

gmail.com

Regardless of how you vote, please vote.

Frederick needs more of its residents engaged and involved. Go to www.govotecolorado. com to see if you are registered to vote, and be sure to send in your mail-only ballot or turn it in at Town Hall (401 Locust Street) before the end of Election Day, April 7th.

Elect Adam Mahan for Frederick Trustee

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am writing here to introduce myself! I am a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq war where I served on active duty for 5 years and was honorably discharged in 2006. During that time, I deployed twice and worked primarily as a linguist in the signals intelligence field. Outside of my time in the Marines I have lived in Colorado my entire life. Born in Grand Junction, grown in Broomfield, and moved to Frederick nearly 6 years ago. I sing Barbershop as member of a competitive, internationally ranked men’s barbershop chorus, Sound of the Rockies, based out of Denver. My quartet was recently featured on both 850KOA’s morning radio show and 9News’ morning show for Valentine’s Day. I am the father of two great kids and husband to a wife that makes this all possible through her support and insight. We own a small business in Frederick that we were lucky enough to expand over the past year in order to serve more of the community and we are excited for it to continue to grow along with our town. I spend most weekdays working as a branch manager at a bank in Thornton. I’ve always felt the call to serve and saw running for Trustee is a great opportunity to really have a positive impact in our community. My time in the service taught me a lot about working with a diverse group of people in order to accomplish a common goal and this is something that I feel is paramount for our Board of Trustees as we manage the growth our Town is experiencing. I would be grateful for your vote and would love to hear how you want to be represented.

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Elect Rusty ONeal for Frederick Mayor

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am thankful to the community for supporting my small businesses and allowing me to serve them over the past 11 years. With a majority of my work coming from the Carbon Valley, I drive throughout our community daily and talk to residents and business owners. Reaching out and discussing needs, goals, and concerns of Frederick is the only way you can represent the community effectively.

My wife and two children are happy to have chosen Carbon Valley to be our home for over 20 years. We feel that it is important to give back to the community and that is why I would be honored to serve as Mayor of Frederick. I have a diverse background having been a part of large and small business, public infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, agriculture, and construction. I sat on Frederick’s Planning Commission for two years before serving as Frederick Trustee. Serving on the Planning Commission gave me the opportunity to familiarize myself with the Land Use Code, planning issues, and many aspects of our community’s plan. As Trustee, I have strived to attend many community events and have rarely missed a board meeting. In addition, I have developed a strong working relationship with Frederick’s police department and public works. My past two years on the board have been both challenging and rewarding.

Our board is made up of a diverse group of individuals and I pride myself in being able to mediate between the members’ different ideologies. I am diligent in researching topics that come before the board and make it my duty to openly explain my reasoning not only to the other board members but to the residents that have elected me to represent them.

During my tenure on the board, I feel I have helped Frederick make big strides to grow in the right direction including dissolving Frederick Power and Electric and increasing funding to the police department. Our board has identified that we want to emphasize commercial development over residential development. Frederick has many challenges in the near future such as water, roads (i.e. Colorado Blvd, Ridgeway, Hwy 52, etc.), and other projects too large to address without working with Firestone and Dacono. That being said, protecting Frederick’s interests will be my priority. As your mayor, I will continue to focus my energy on listening to the residents of our community, developing relationships with our neighboring towns, and encouraging staff and other members of the board to do the same. As always please give me a call or text with questions or concerns, 720-210-3664.

Trustee Rusty ONeal

Elect Tracie Crites for Frederick Mayor

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i Frederick, Tracie Crites here!

I am proudly announcing that I am running for Mayor of Frederick in the April 7th election. My 6 years in Frederick have blessed me with diverse leadership experiences, all of which have strengthened my love for our community. As an elected trustee for the Town of Frederick, a CVPRD Board of Director, a Legacy Elementary PTO mom, a FURA commissioner, a POST Commissioner, a local event and non-profit volunteer, and a business owner in our community, I have served our families and businesses with loyalty and kindness.

I am not afraid of challenging the status quo and asking tough questions rather than dismissing issues or passing it to someone else. I have proven this time and time again.

Tracie Crites is a mayor who has a strong vision for our future which is one that celebrates our past with compassion, cultivates our community of kind-hardworking citizens and plans for a future that is healthy; sustainable; a characteristic of our hearts.

I don’t just serve one neighborhood, one perspective, or one agenda. I serve 14,000 people and growing who deserves a mayor who advocates and provides results for their benefit, safety, and quality of life. Under my leadership I will open lines of communication with school districts, municipalities, businesses, and ALL citizens. I embody the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Frederick needs an authentic mayor with character, integrity, and the support of being built on what matters…our people. Our quality of life depends on a mayor who leads with love; then rolls up her sleeves and gets things done, like a mom.

I graciously ask for your support in voting Tracie Crites, Mayor of Frederick.

If you’d like to contact me, I’m available at: facebook.com/trusteetracie, 303-746-9683, or traciecritesformayor@gmail.com.

Elect Kevin R. Brown for Frederick Trustee

evin Brown has been a teacher for 17 years, K the last 14 of them have been at Frederick High School as the choir teacher. He holds a

Bachelors of Music Education From Ouachita Baptist University, A Masters of Music Education from University of Northern Colorado, and an Education Specialists degree in Administration from University of Colorado, Denver. He has also received the teacher of the year award at FHS twice (2009 and 2012) and the teacher of the year for Frederick from the St. Vrain Education Foundation (2019). He was nominated for Colorado Educator of the Year for the state of Colorado in 2019. He has had many accomplishments in that time including leading students and adults on various trips around the country and world, directing top ranking choirs, and having a show that was selected as best in state in 2018 for the Colorado State Thespian Conference. He has been a member of the Frederick Miners Day committee for the last 5 years and helped with the expansion and growth of the festival to its new and larger location. He has been a resident of Frederick for as many years. Kevin is married to Autumn Brown and their passions include travel, animals, and hosting foreign exchange students every school year. One of the biggest reasons they host these students is to share their love of this amazing country we are blessed to live in.

Why are you running for office ?

My wife and I moved to Frederick because we knew that this was where we wanted to raise our family. I believe that our community is growing at a rapid rate, and I want to continue the work of aking Frederick an amazing place to live, raise a family, and enjoy the rewards of living in a town like Frederick provides.

If elected, what are your top three priorities?

1. To provide infrastructure that allows our communities to grow and provide opportunities for its residents. This includes creating and maintaining parks and open space and the ability to connect with each other in our communities as well as with those around us.

2. I want to make sure that we provide an atmosphere that promotes business. This includes welcoming new businesses, while making sure that established businesses can continue to grow and thrive.

3. To ensure that our community retains the small town feeling that has enticed so many people to move here. In the 14 years I have been a part of this community we have grown by 5,000 people. At least 3,000 of those have been in the last five years and we’re projected to double this number again in the next 10 years. We need to keep our community safe, respect traditions that remind us of the people who created this community, and embrace new traditions that reflect the growth of this town.

Why should business owners support your campaign?

As our community grows we need to be able to provide goods and services for the people living here. I believe the only way this can happen is if we have healthy, thriving businesses. I want to do everything I can to provide support and security for businesses to develop and grow here. I want to make sure that people in this town can find goods and services here and not be forced to leave to find places to eat, to take care of personal needs, or to purchase items that they want and need.

Keeping our money, especially tax monies, local will only help to continue the support that our town needs to maintain the life we live here.

What neighborhood do you live in and what are your favorite things about Frederick?

I live in the Summit View Estates neighborhood in Frederick. I love feeling a connection to people around me that comes from a small town. I enjoy all of the trails and parks that we have for my family to enjoy. I love the pride that the people of Frederick feel in their town and the events we host every year such as Miners Day, Frederick in Flight, and Chuck Wagons and Chainsaws. I want to make sure we can preserve these things that I love even as we continue to grow.

970-988-1325 | brownforfrederick@gmail.com

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Elect Rocky Figurilli for Frederick Mayor

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esidents of Frederick Know Your Candidate!!

Rocky Figurilli here. It's time to know your candidate!

Although I have lived here all my life, that's a very small part of knowing who I am. I'm married and my wife and myself have three grown children. Ok, so much for my personal life.

I was fortunate as a kid in high school to work summers at, what was then, the sugar factory in Longmont Colorado. A gentleman who worked as a Union Representative for the Teamsters at the factory, enrolled me into the International Teamsters Union.

Coming from a family who were union members of various unions at the time, I had learned from them what the unions were about and working as a member of the Teamsters Union became part of my early working career. After working various jobs, I was employed by NationsWay Transport, and once again I joined the Teamsters Union. I was a member of a local branch who was one of the biggest locals in the western region. The President of that Local took me and a few others under his wing and we were the Committee and Commission. For the next fifteen years we would negotiate and write guidelines for contracts for the Western Teamsters Union. This Commission would also underwrite different parts of the International Union Contract Book in which all members work under from coast to coast.

For the last ten years that I was a member of The International Teamster Union, I was a union steward where I worked. I also sat in on local committees for local contracts. After twenty-five years of working under and for the International Teamsters Union, I retired.

I, in the meantime had started a catering company (FigscateringLLC). My Wife and myself would sit down with my Grandmother, (my Dad's mom) and watch her and have her teach us recipes of the Italian food that I grew up with. For most residents you probably know me from the red food trailer that we had, Pauolina's Cucina! We served all the Old-Style Italian food from the recipes that my grandmother had taught us. We, mostly I, operated and ran the Catering Company until I retired the second time. In my two careers, I learned a lot of business sense. The most used of all the things I did and learned was, the two simple words, "Common Sense." They will prevail.

Now I ask you, when you vote, make sure it makes “Common Sense.” Who is the best Candidate for the office in which you will put your mark?

I hope your mark will go in front of my name, "Rocky Figurilli" Only "Common Sense" will help you make up your mind!!

I hope the Residents of Frederick have gotten to know this Candidate? Thank you for your time and take the time to vote!!

ROCKY FIGURILLI, Your Candidate for Mayor

Re-Elect Debbie Brodhead for Mead Trustee

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am Debbie Brodhead and I am running for re-election for Trustee for the Town of Mead. I have been a resident of Colorado since 1973 and Mead since 1984. I worked as a Utility Billing and Building Permit Clerk for the Town of Mead 1998-2002. I have worked for the Weld County Sheriff’s Office for 17 1/2 years mostly at the Del Camino SW substation. I was a Director for the Mountain View Fire Rescue. I am the current Regent for the Carbon Valley Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution, a current Director with Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers and a current Coordinator for the Aspect Foundation Foreign Exchange Student Program.

During my (4) 4 year Trustee terms between 1994 -2020 I have seen a lot of changes with the growth of the Town and the ups and downs that come with it. I will work with the other town board members, the town staff and the residents to come up with solutions for accomplishing our goals, such as; applying for grants to work with our budget. Thank you for taking you time to vote in April for the best candidates.

Re-Elect Colleen G. Whitlow Mead Mayor

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am again running for the Mayor of Mead. Over the past five plus years, I have served 4 years as a Town of Mead Trustee and Mayor since November 2018. I have accomplished many enriching things for the community. As Mayor, I will continue to make the largest impact by working with the other six Trustees to move the Town forward in a positive and productive manner. I have over the past few years been involved in many endeavors that shed a positive light on Mead. Below is my involvement as board, commission and coalition assignments, community leadership roles, accomplishments and my representation.

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COALITIONS

• Mead Urban Renewal Authority Commissioner • Colorado Municipal League Policy Committee • North I-25 and Highway 66 Coalition • Southwest Front Range Passenger • Railroad North Segment Coalition • I-25 Parallel Arterial Coalition • CDOT Region 4 Representative • Communities That Care • Denver Regional Council of Governments Alt Director

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ROLES

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Mountain View Fire Rescue Board of Directors Colorado Women In Government Treasurer The Honor Bell Foundation Board Member Mead Area Chamber of Commerce, Past President Rotary Club of Mead, Secretary American Legion Post 1985, Adjutant Northern Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Committee All American Beef Battalion, Rocky Mountain Team Carbon Valley VFW Post 9741 Auxiliary President

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 2019 Stormwater Master Plan • 2018 Transportation Plan • Highland Lake Park Master Park Plan • 2018 International Building Code • Town of Mead Infrastructure & Maintenance Projects Map • Streamlined the Planning Department Development Process • Successful Branding Effort • North Creek Sewer Project • Veteran Pond Toe Drain Project • Approved numerous annexations, residential & commercial developments • National Night Out • Additional Student Resource Officer • Partnered with High Plains Library District to plan a NEW library/community center • Updated liquor code, CORA policy, and other internal control procedures • Conducted Community Survey • Expanded Police Department • Established a Revenue • Generation/Expense Management Visioning Committee • Audiovisual of Mead Urban Renewal Authority Meetings

• Oil & Gas Informative Tour • Grants to Community Organizations • Coffee with the Mayor • Honor Flight Mead Salute • Youth Group Board of Trustee Opening Ceremonies • Mead Library Task Force • Mead Youth Tour at the Weld County Communication Center • Mead Community Book Club • Keep Mead Beautiful • Quarterly Town Halls • Ames Park Master Park Plan • CML Annual Conference Sessions Coordinator • DRCOG Fall Citizen’s Academy Graduate • CML MUNIversity Program Graduate • New Business Ribbon Cuttings • Various Proclamations

REPRESENTATIVE

• Bike to Work Days (Winter & Summer) • 9Health Fair • Upstate Colorado Economic Development • Veteran Stand Down • Statewide Mayor’s Summits • Mayor’s Day | Colorado State Fair • CML Mayors Summit - Denver • Mock Council Day (Mead Elementary 3rd Grade) • Mead High School Seniors Night • Doing Democracy Day • Habitat for Humanity • MM1 George Hanson Welcome Home • Colorado Day Participant • Unity in the Community • DRCOG Director Meetings, Work Sessions & Workshops • CDOT Transportation Matters Summit 2019 • CML District 2 Meetings • Town and County Dinner • Downtown Mead Streetscape & Beautification • Mead Community Giving Tree Contributor • Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Stakeholder • NCLA 2019 Regional Issues Summit • Mead High School's Veteran's Day Assembly • Harvest Moon Festival • Numerous Community Events • Speaking engagements: State, County, Community and Veteran events

CONTINUED WORK…

Financial Responsibility/Government Transparency | Prioritize Strategic Goals | Mission, Vision & Principles | Youth Advisory Committee | Quality of Life | Private Property Rights | Support Business | Responsible Growth | Public Safety | Grow Our Economy and Jobs | | Foster Education | Mead 80542 Zip Code | Community Engagement Tools If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at cwhitlow@townofmead.org or 303-358-9294. For more information about me, please visit my website at www.

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Elect Sean Doherty for Firestone Trustee Sean Doherty of Firestone has announced his candidacy in the April, 2020 election as Trustee for the Town of Firestone. Sean and his wife, Karen moved to 5 years ago after spending 27 years as residents of Maryland. They are proud parents of 6 children ranging in age from 14-24 years. Sean received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Literature from the University of Baltimore and Master of Science, Finance degree from Loyola University.

He also holds designations as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

ELECTED AND APPOINTED POSITIONS IN MARYLAND: • In 2015 Sean was recruited from his position as Chief Financial Officer of a U.S. Department of Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in Baltimore, Maryland to assume the Executor Director position of a Colorado nonprofit CDFI whose mission is primarily to develop and preserve affordable housing for low income, senior, veteran and disabled populations throughout the state. The organization is the largest of its type exclusively serving the needs of Colorado’s distressed communities as it manages 40+ programs on behalf of municipalities and agencies throughout the state.

• Served as a Maryland governor-appointed member of the Carroll County Citizens Review Board where he volunteered to oversee activities associated with child fostercase case files for children involved with the county’s foster care program.

• Additionally, he served as a member of the Parish Council and Finance Committee for St. Joseph’s Catholic church in Eldersburg, MD. ELECTED AND APPOINTED POSITIONS IN COLORADO • Served as Treasurer of the Firestone Police Station Task Force Committee • (citizen-led campaign to increase awareness and support for the ballot initiative to approve financing and construction of the new police facility.)

• Firestone Finance Committee- since 2016 • National Community Advisory Board, BBVA Bank—since 2016 • Housing Colorado Legislative Committee-since 2016 • Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), New Markets Tax Credit Advisory Board—since 2016 • Colorado Health Foundation Housing Advisory Committee—since 2019 “There are many pressing issues facing Firestone business growth; Jobs, small business office space, housing for our senior citizens, street and park sustainability, citizens involvement and participation in local politics.

My professional life has focused squarely on meaningful, inclusive community development planning and I believe I can bring those lessons to bear as a Firestone Trustee.

Firestone is the fourth fastest growing area in Colorado with Weld County being the fastest growing county in Colorado. Resident friendly growth is imperative with a priority on safety and community amenities. These factors remain key priorities as we continue to enjoy Firestone’s reputation as one of the most appealing towns in Colorado.”

During his free time, Sean enjoys binge-watching new discoveries and hanging out with his family. He enjoys his latest obsession, learning to play the mandolin and playing guitar, taking in live-music and reading. His boyish grin comes across his face when he says his wife, Karen might take issue with the order of this list.

“Every Vote Counts—and I am asking that you make your vote count for me.”

Elect Steve Fox for Mead Trustee ello! My name is Steve Fox and I am excited to announce

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my candidacy for Mead Trustee. My family and I moved to Mead almost 6 years ago after falling in love with the small town feel. My wife is a Special Education Para-Educator at Mead High School and both of our children are proud recent graduates of MHS as well.

I accept the reality that we can’t close the proverbial gate behind us to keep others from moving here. I also understand that growth is inevitable and many would argue that it is critical to justify the creature-comforts of a local grocery store, pharmacy, etc. That being said, I believe that our recent local growth is outpacing our infrastructure.

I am not claiming to have an immediate solution, nor am I here to make false promises or tell you what I think you want to hear to earn your vote. I believe in the Covey principle “Seek first to understand, then be understood” which is why I am such a regular (and vocal) attendee at our Board of Trustee meetings. I am not seeking election because I aspire for a 2nd career in politics nor do I have any affiliation or alliance with any current board member or candidate. What I do bring to the table is a passion to be part of the solution! I am a US Army veteran and have more than 20 years of experience in varying levels of crossfunctional leadership. I’ve managed multiple business segments of varying sizes from local to global and I understand how important it is to be fiscally responsible.

With your support, I commit to quickly develop a better understanding of what must be done to improve our town’s infrastructure. I commit to push for a greater level of support of our local businesses and what we can do to attract more local businesses to our downtown area while also advocating to protect Mead’s small town feel all while living within the means of our budget.

If I can provide any additional information to earn your support, please feel free to email me at stevefoxformeadtrustee@gmail.com and I look forward to meeting many of you during our upcoming candidate meet & greet events.

Our Town...YOUR VOICE!

John Damsma for Firestone Trustee have been a resident of Firestone since ILakes 2008 and I currently reside in the Barefoot subdivision. I served our great

country in the Air Force and, after a career at UPS, I retired. Having the time available to dedicate to various civic activities has been so valuable in allowing me to “Give Back” to our community.

You might have had the occasion to meet me while you have been out and about in the Town of Firestone and the Carbon Valley. That’s because I have served the citizens in various ways since 2008. I was on the Stoneridge HOA for many years and helped the HOA transform from a developer led organization to a homeowner led organization.

Desiring to contribute to the entire Firestone community, I became a member of the Firestone Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Board. Later, I was appointed to the honorable position of Firestone Trustee in 2016 and served in that position until April of 2018.

Currently, I am a Firestone Planning and Zoning Commissioner and a Director of the Firestone Finance Authority. I serve

on the High Plains Library District Board of Trustees representing the Firestone, Frederick and Erie communities.

My civic activities provided me with a sound foundation for working well with others and forward looking decision making.

The future is what a Trustee is expected to anticipate as our community changes in size and diversity. Mass transportation, affordable housing, even better schools, recreation facilities, smart business development and a modern infrastructure are all vitally important to the development plans for the Town and the Carbon Valley.

Most importantly, as your Trustee, I must be in tune with the citizens I represent.

Communication with you is crucial in developing plans which appropriately meet the needs of our community.

Serving you as Trustee will be an honor and I ask for your vote.

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Cultivating An Optimistic Erie

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our days after giving birth to my second son, I returned to the dais to cast a Yes vote for the single largest open space acquisition in Erie history. The Wise Farms property, 169 acres of transcendent beauty, is more than double Erie’s previous largest open space acquisition. Cultivating An Optimistic Erie means putting residents at the center of every decision I make and every vote I cast.

Optimism is contagious and wonderful achievements are happening all over town.

The impressive depth and breadth of new businesses that have chosen Erie to call home is a testament to putting the right focus on creating a supportive business environment.

The costly, decades-long “we'll never get along” dispute with Lafayette was resolved expeditiously during my term. New perspectives and thoughtful negotiation yielded an immediate influx of potential retail tax dollars from the newly committed Lowe’s. I, alongside a group of determined residents, successfully lobbied the State to pass the landmark legislation in Senate Bill 19-181, providing municipalities local control strength over oil and gas operations where none existed before. We accomplished so much together so it is imperative we keep our foot on the pedal and avoid swerving course.

It has been a true privilege to serve you and there is more work to do. I am asking for your vote for re-election and to ensure Erie continues on a positive trajectory for current residents, future residents and all of Erie's future four day olds.

With optimism and humility, Mayor Jennifer Carroll

This publication is celebrating 21 Years serving the Carbon Valley and now Erie and Mead also. Thank you to all the readers and all the advertising clients who make it possible. Kelly Martindale, Owner/Publisher

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All About Pets: Did Ya Know...

By Dr. Lesya Ukrainchuk

Did ya know…That a dog given single dose of aspirin will have gastro-intestinal bleed 100% of the time?

Did ya know…That lilies are HIGHLY toxic to cats- chewing on just a single leaf, plant or stem can cause kidney failure?

Did ya know…That dogs have actually EVOLVED to digest starch (and cite the Nature research)?

Did ya know…That corona is not a disease in dogs Did ya know…That Tylenol can kill a cat?

Did ya know…That Nyla bones, sterilized bones, and antlers can break a dog’s teeth Did ya know …That all wolves, wild dogs, lions, tigers, and wild cats eat by-products. It is natural part of their diet. Grade D meat is human grade.

Did ya know…That giraffes have same # of cervical vertebrae as humans Did ya know…That fear is the number one cause of aggression in dogs Did ya know…That the most important time to socialize a dog is between 6 and 14 weeks of age Did ya know…That wombat poo is cube-shaped?

Did ya know…That xylitol, a common sugarless sweetener in some gums, candies and peanut butter can kill dogs?

Did ya know…That your pet doesn’t need to go outside to get exposed to rabies, because rabid bats can get inside a house?

Did ya know…That wolf packs don’t have an “alfa dog”. They work collaboratively as a team Did ya know…That heartworm larva exit the biting mosquito’s mouth onto the skin and go down the hole just made by mosquito bite Did ya know…That ringworm is not a worm Did ya know…That dogs don’t have collar bone? Allows them a longer stride and reach Did ya know…That heartworms are not in poop Did ya know…That “Premium” as pet food definition just means it costs over a certain amount. It doesn’t mean it’s any healthier Did ya know…That cats have free-floating collarbones? Allows them to squeeze through small openings Did ya know…That guinea pigs and people can’t produce their own vitamin C Did ya know…That rabies kills 55,000 people each year around the world Did ya know…That stink bugs carry roundworms Did ya know…That all sea turtles breathe air and if scared (ex. by people chasing them, “riding” them, etc.) they can drown Did ya know…That anal sacs are normal anatomical structure of dogs and cats and the horrible smell is completely normal Did ya know…That cats have to eat meat to live, but dogs can eat meat and vegetables Did ya know …That any 2 dogs or cats can and will still mate and reproduce, even if they are related to each other? Even if they are mother/son, father/daughter, or brother/sister that will not stop them from producing a litter together Did ya know…That dogs smell 44x better than a human but have a relatively poor sense of taste Did ya know…That hunting is an instinctive behavior in cats, but killing and eating the prey is a learned behavior Did ya know…That cats are missing an important liver enzyme that humans and dogs have, which means they metabolize many drugs differently, and many things are toxic to cats that aren’t toxic to humans or dogs Did ya know…That dogs have special blood vessels in their feet so they don’t freeze to the ice Did ya know…That it’s illegal to have a dog, cat, or ferret in this state that doesn’t have a current rabies vaccine, which means it has to be vaccinated by 16 weeks of age?

Did ya know…That grapes, onions and marijuana are toxic and can be deadly to the dogs?

Did ya know…That cats purr when they are happy but also when they are sick Did ya know…That cats and dogs (and many other mammals) use their ears as radiators to help cool the body- which is why their ears are hot if they have a fever For more information, contact Dr. Lesya at lesya_u@hotmail.com. Her office in Firestone is open but appointments must be made during COVID-19. 303.833.2244.

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FREDERICK 2A If you live in Frederick, perhaps you read in the Town newsletter we recently received that we will be asked to vote on Ballot Issue 2A on the April 7th ballot. If approved, Ballot Issue 2A will circumvent State law which prohibits towns from providing high-speed internet, telecomm services, and cable TV services directly or indirectly. You can go to the Town web site for more information, but you won’t find much.

4th Annual BOB Day

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s your name BOB? (Robert). Well, that’s the name of Daylight Donuts of Dacono, Co-owner Linda Lou Allour’s Dad! To honor her Dad, whom she loves so much, she’s sharing his birthday with other Bob’s! Last year, 14 Bob’s stopped in.

April 11th is Bob Fagler’s birthday; so if you’re a Bob too, stop by Daylight Donuts of Dacono and receive a free DONUT AND CUP OF COFFEE! Here are two of our regular Bob's!

This seems like a big slice of authority we’d be giving to our Town leadership so I emailed the mayor and every Trustee on March 9th asking each of them why they think this is a good idea. Out of all of these elected leaders, who continually tell us how much they want to communicate with us, I got a response from two of our six Trustees and nothing from the Mayor. Both Trustees assured me that the Town has no interest or intent to provide any of the above services, but really couldn’t tell me why we’re being asked to give them this authority on such short notice.

Maybe this is a great idea, but we’re being asked on very short notice, and with almost no justification, to approve this Ballot Issue. If they truly don’t have an interest in providing these services, making the decision will wait until they do the work of educating us so we can be fully informed voters.

City of Dacono: City Facilities Temporarily Closing to the Public Until Further Notice

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ue to rapidly escalating concerns surrounding COVID-19, and two presumptive positive cases now in southwest Weld County, the City of Dacono has determined it is in the best interest of the community and our residents’ health and safety to close public City facilities. City facilities will be closing at 5:00p today until further notice.

This closure includes the following buildings: • City Hall (including Municipal Court), 512 Cherry Ave. • Police Department, 512 Cherry Ave. • Public Works, 125 Forest Ave. All essential Police Department, Public Works, and Administrative services will continue. However, residents will need to contact City offices by phone or email for regular services.

Dacono Municipal Court has been canceled for March 19. Everyone on that docket has been notified via phone message and will be receiving either a plea by mail or a potential continued Court date for April 16. If Court needs to be canceled in April, the next Court date would be May 21.

The City will continue to monitor emerging developments to determine if additional measures are needed to assist in limiting the risk and spread of COVID-19. We urge community members to continue practicing healthy habits. Resources from the Colorado and Weld County Health Departments and the CDC are on the City’s website: https://

www.cityofdacono.com/1110/Coronavirus-Disease-COVID-19

We will continue to provide communication and updates on our website, Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor.

Phone: 303.833.2317 Website: CityOfDacono.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CityofDacono Twitter: @DaconoColorado Instagram: Instagram.com/cityofdacono

Mobility Devices for Veterans & Families

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ualified Listeners, Veteran & Family Resource Hub, serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has a network of donated mobility devices.

Inventory consists of walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, recliner chair lift, shower seats, and more. Items and availability changes frequently. They are yours for the taking but you may have to transport and provide proof of Veteran status.

Information email

Resource@QualifiedListeners.org or call 720-600-0860.

Health and Safety From TNT Plumbing in Firestone

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e wanted to assure our customers that we continue to take all appropriate sanitary actions such as washing and sanitizing hands and wearing shoe covers to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (as we have for the flu, the cold and other illnesses). Our employees are not coming to work if they are experiencing any symptoms of being sick and will most certainly self-quarantine if they come into contact with anyone who might put us at risk. We recognize how necessary plumbing is to the community but also know that safety is our #1 priority as we are also parents and grandparents. We have loved ones to protect as well and consider our neighbors to be family. We are all in this together! If for any reason you need to reschedule an appointment, please let us know right away via phone at 720-526-2202 or via text at (720) 513-2402. You can also utilize our new online booking tool at https://bit.ly/2UqzDXv Ron, Laura and the TNT Plumbing Team

Carbon Valley Help Center Update

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he Carbon Valley Help Center is pleased to announce that the Teriyaki Madness fundraiser was very successful. Over 200 bowls were sold on Feb. 29th and the help center received a donation of $1 per bowl.

At the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards dinner on March 7th, we received the award for Outstanding Small Business of 2019. Thanks to all of our generous volunteers and donors for making the help center successful. We provided over $48,000 in financial grants to clients who needed help with rent, utilities and auto repair.

In addition, 1,400 of our local residents, who are experiencing household instability, received over 17,700 pounds of non-perishable food in 2019. Thank you Carbon Valley residents who generously donated money and food to make this possible.

ReFund Colorado is in effect for 2019 state tax refunds. For the first time, donors are able to write in the name of the non-profit of their choice to receive all or a portion of their Colorado tax refund. All you need to know is in the info below: If you’re looking for a worthwhile organization to donate time, food, or money, please consider the Carbon Valley Help Center. We can be reached by email at robinmonthei@ carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org or chaconm@carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org or by phone at 303.833.6626.

I’m voting no on Ballot Issue 2A. Keith Kettler, Frederick Resident

American Legion Auxiliary #1985 updates for April, 2020

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irst and foremost, thanks to all who attended our FryDay Fish Fry on March 6th. It was a great evening and all proceeds go to our scholarship fund for local Carbon Valley FHS Graduating Seniors.

Due to the CVOID 19 breakout, the St. Patrick’s Dinner and celebration on March 14th was postponed until restrictions are lifted. This was advised to us by our Department Commander, upon receipt of email from our National Commander as a safety precaution.

Many of our members are in fragile health and aging and makes them more than vulnerable to these situations. No compromise is acceptable when it involves LIFE. We will still host the “belated” celebration when restrictions are lifted. Along with the traditional Irish fare plus roast beef, we are including a silent auction, 50/50’s, prize drawings, and live music by DJ Ted McArthur. The fun starts at 5 PM and goes until ?

Wear your green and remember it is our Red Friday. Remember Everyone Deployed until our troops are all home safe. Public is welcome. Watch for further information next month. Located at 870 1st Street, Firestone, CO 80520 | 303-833-3878.

This publication is celebrating 21 Years serving the Carbon Valley and now Erie and Mead also. Thank you to all the readers and all the advertising clients who make it possible. Kelly Martindale, Owner/Publisher

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Wipes Clog Pipes WIPES CLOG PIPES Just because the box says "flushable" doesn't mean it's sewer friendly! The St. Vrain Sanitation District has always shared with the public that wipes can clog your pipes, the sewer system and get caught in the waste water treatment equipment. Now, with the current pandemic situation and the unual shortage and hoarding of toilet paper, the public might be more likely to use wipes or other paper products besides toilet paper.

Toilet paper is designed to disinigrate whereas other products will not.

District Manager, Robert Fleck, strongly encourages all sanitation customers to be mindful of the problems wipes can cause.

During this time of the Covid 19 virus outbreak, the District is prepared to keep the operations of the collection system and treatment plant in service. We would like to remind everyone of the following: Flushing any paper products other than toilet paper puts your sewer service at risk!

Flushing paper towels, tissues, napkins, or any kind of wipe can cause sewer backups in your service line and also increases the cost of maintenance for sewer providers. These products will not break down in water like toilet paper and often collect in sewer lines.

If the recent shortage has forced you to use other products, please dispose of them in the trash, not the toilet Thank you for your help in keeping our Sanitation District running smooth!

You may pay your sewer bill with a credit card can be done online on our website, www.stsan.com Please contact our office with inquiries about the District at 303-776-9570. We are here to answer any questions regarding District business operations. Visit our website to learn of any changes or updates in operations.

Thank you, Linda Allour, for this helpful information!

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Call By Call, Weld Epidemiologists Tackle COVID-19

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ypically, an epidemiologist working for the Weld County Health Department focuses on analyzing health data looking for trends and monitoring influxes in diseases such as rhinovirus and salmonella. But for the past three weeks, they have been knee-deep in COVID-19 investigations.

Seven days a week, the department’s three epidemiologists, and one retired doctor donating his time, have been working around the clock conducting investigations and helping in the fight against COVID-19. To date, their efforts have resulted in the investigation of more than 127 cases in Weld County.

“Investigating a case is intense and time-consuming,” said Dr. Wallace, Director of the WCDPHE. “Our staff has been, and continues to be, very responsive to this pandemic.

We’ve made over 1,000 phone contacts investigating Weld County cases.”

The process of investigating a positive COVID-19 case starts with information provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) or a private health care provider. After epidemiologists are made aware of positive or potential positive COVID-19 individuals, they contact the individual and the individual’s health care provider to learn more about the severity of the illness and symptoms.

Positive COVID-19 individuals are instructed to self-isolate, meaning stay at home and away from other people, including household members who don’t have symptoms.

Then, the real work begins as the epidemiologists conduct a Contact Investigation on that person. This part of the investigation entails reaching out to anyone who has had potential exposure to the virus via the individual who tested positive within the past two to 14 days to see if they’re having symptoms. If the contacts don’t have symptoms, they are monitored to see if symptoms develop. Monitoring activities include check-in calls, taking temperatures twice daily, and recording symptoms, if any.

If someone works with high-risk populations, the work facility is contacted, and the epidemiologists notify the facility of a potential COVID-19 exposure. The facility will begin their own investigation at this point. Often, this investigation is in coordination with the Health Department’s.

Working with the health care providers of people who test positive, the epidemiologists determine when to release the case from isolation once that case is considered recovered per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.

Beyond the work of the epidemiologists, the Health Department has a team of nurses, communication staff, data specialists, and other Bert Plants, epidemiologist for Weld County’s Department team members focused on of Public Heath and Environment, working on COVID-19 this emergency response. They communicate and coordinate investigations. with the Weld County Office of Emergency Management, health care providers, the State Health Department, the media, and a variety of municipal and community partners.

“I want to thank our epidemiologists, my entire staff at the health department, and all the health care professionals in clinics and hospitals for working together as we continue to do the vital work needed to combat COVID-19” said Wallace.

For more information:

For general questions about COVID-19 in Colorado, call the State of Colorado CO HELP line at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 or email at COHELP@RMPDC.org. For factsheets and more, including a daily update of current COVID-19 positive cases in Weld County, visit: www. weldhealth.org. The Health Department updates its COVID-19 positive cases daily by 5:00 PM.

Local, Expert Real Estate Team Recognized as Top Producer

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he Fowler Group, a real estate team known for their values, expertise, and dedication, is being recognized as a 5280 “Top Real Estate Producer.”

“We are incredibly honored,” stated team lead, Tom Fowler. “The biggest honor is the people we’ve worked with. Through this career our team has been able to meet so many amazing people and we are grateful for all the new relationships we have.”

The Fowler Group proudly serves clients all over the Front Range and Northern Colorado. They’ve developed a plan and strategy that brings results quickly and effectively for their clients. Everyone on the team is dedicated and committed to their clients and their community. There is no question that The Fowler Group are recognized leaders in the residential real estate market!

The full announcement and recognition can be seen in the March 2020 issue of 5280 Magazine. To view each agent’s Top Producer feature, visit the links below.

Tom Fowler- https://directory.5280.com/real-estate-agent/tom-fowler/ Brie Fowler- https://directory.5280.com/real-estate-agent/brie-fowler/ Brandon Rearick- https://directory.5280.com/real-estate-agent/brandon-rearick/ Lindsey Sampier Baker- https://directory.5280.com/real-estate-agent/lindseysampier-baker/ Jillian Fowler, Marketing and Outreach (left) To learn more about The Fowler Group, please visit www.thefowlergroupcolorado. com.

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Qualified Listeners Installs Stairway Chair Lift for Veteran

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The chair lift was donated by the family of a recently deceased Veteran in Littleton, CO who wanted it to go to another Veteran.

“I can’t believe I finally got this”, commented Andy, “I’ve needed this for over four years but we couldn’t afford a new one. Qualified Listeners delivered and installed the equipment, and in a matter of a couple hours they completely changed my life.”

Qualified Listeners is a Veteran and Family Resource Hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. For more information call 720-600-0860 or visit QualifiedListeners.org

Frederick is Well Served by Their New Town Manager From Carbon Valley Crier

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ack in November of 2019, the Town of Frederick announced the hiring of their new Town Manager Bryan Ostler. Brian has a history of serving and living in Frederick for the past ten years. He served most recently as Adams County's Deputy County Manager.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Trustee Rusty O'Neil and he was excited with the progress the Town has made over the past couple months since Mr. Ostler's hiring.

"Trustee Rusty" said "Before selecting and hiring Mr. Ostler, they town went through a deliberate and thorough national search process and of the number of qualified candidates, determined Mr. Ostler was the best most experienced and best fit for Frederick Town Manager position." He continued "Since his hiring, the town is moving in a positive direction with communication and interaction with the board has never been better. The philosophy of Bryan is one of cooperation and working to implement the Board's directions and policies." Trustee O'Neil said His method of operation is to clearly understand and implement the boards directions and the Town Staff 's role is one of advisement and support. It is not one of leading or driving Town direction and policy".

It is clear this relationship between Residents, Board, Town Manager and Staff is a healthy one well suited to work efficiently to serve the residents of Frederick.

Based on this, the residents of Frederick are well positioned for a great future and one other communities in the front range can witness as an example of how local government when the roles are well defined and managed appropriately can operate efficiently and to the betterment of the community.

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Physical Distancing Critical as COVID-19 Spreads Across Weld County

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eld County – March 26, 2020 As Weld County continues to see widespread increase in COVID-19 positive cases, the Health Department is once again stressing the importance of preventative measures to slow and reduce the spread of the virus. The department, which strives to maintain patient privacy, especially for our smaller communities, has decided to share a map showing where positive cases are generally located throughout the county.

“Originally, we were hoping people would take the preventative measures seriously and understand that across the state COVID-19 is here, and we all need to do our part to fight the virus,” said Dr. Mark Wallace, MD MPH, Executive Director for the Health Department. “Perhaps if people can visually see where Weld County’s cases are the reality of our situation will become more apparent. However, we want to stress that if a community is not represented on the map, it doesn’t mean there are no cases of COVID-19 there. It means, we aren’t aware of any positive test results, but people can carry the virus and not be symptomatic. We should assume the virus is everywhere in Weld County and, frankly, Colorado.”

Currently, there are 104 positive cases and 4 deaths. All 4 deaths were adults in their 70s, and they had underlying health issues. People at higher risk for severe illness and death from COVID-19 are those over 60 years old and those with chronic health conditions. However, Weld County has positive cases in every age group, from adolescents to seniors.

“This really comes down to personal responsibility and everyone stepping up in their role to do what they can to prevent the spread of this virus,” said Wallace. “If, as a community, people limit their travel and their exposure to others, we will see our case numbers start to decline.” Wallace continues to stress physical distancing—also called social distancing—as the best way to slow the spread of this highly contagious virus. “Physical distancing does not mean you can’t be social—we suggest people stay connected via mobile phones, social media, and video chat platforms,” said Wallace.

Physical distancing means people stay at least 6 feet away from each other, and all “events” of 10 people or more are cancelled. An “event” is a gathering for social or recreational activities, or a location that engages in or allows for such activities. A workplace, grocery store, hardware store, and hospitals and medical clinics are exempt.

Today, Governor Polis also enacted a “stay-at-home” order, effective until at least April 11, which further limits the amount of physical contact people may have.

Below are physical distancing suggestions: • Use a grocery delivery or pick-up service. All major stores now have this service.

• Use meal delivery services. Order your food to-go from local restaurants. Please tip generously to support our local delivery staff.

• Limit all nonessential travel.

• Work from home, if this is a viable option for your employer. Some businesses are successfully adapting to telework.

• It’s encouraged to go outdoors for fresh air and exercise. The point is not to remain indoors, but to avoid being within 6 feet of other people.

“We’re in this together and we see people and businesses innovating daily to help prevent spread.

We challenge everyone to pitch in to help us beat COVID-19,” said Wallace.

For more information: For questions about COVID-19, call the state of Colorado CO HELP line at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 or email at COHELP@ RMPDC.org. To see the map, and the Weld County daily listing of COVID-19 positive cases and deaths, visit: www. weldhealth.org.

Pray for Children/Youth in Foster Care

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magine living through this pandemic without the stable love of a permanent parent, whose consistent presence, more than anything else, assures you that everything will be okay.

Our work at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has been anything but “business as usual,” and our dedication to serving children waiting to be adopted from foster care is more important than ever.

You may be wondering how this pandemic is affecting the children and teens we serve. This is what we know: • Due to extensive trauma and the ever-present stress that it causes, children and teens in foster care often have a higher rate of acute health conditions than the general population.

• Thousands of youth across this country who are living in institutional or congregate care settings may be at an increased risk of becoming infected. Even if they remain healthy, they are separated from their communities and are often without the connection of technology, leading to enhanced social isolation and psychological harm.

• As foster families increasingly manage sickness and unemployment, many children in foster care may have to move to another family. Again.

• Students who have found a way to be in college, even without the support of a permanent family, may now have nowhere to go, as campuses are shut down across the country.

For more info see www.davethomasfoundation.org

his Hula Ministry, also know as, Living Waters of God Ministry (LWGM), has a trip planned for June 7 to the Holy Land. They will be joining the Jaime Jorge Ministries Int'l and will use praise music and dancing to worship during their trip. LWGM performed and worshipped at the AGLOW Conference in Colorado Springs last year. See photo marked "Waging War." If you would like to be a part of this ministry trip, please consider a financial gift to help them and above all, please pray for them. They are a 501c3, so donations are tax deductible. There may be space available for extras to travel with them if this is a calling for you. Please call as soon as possible to find out if there is space available.

You may call Yvonne Dawdy, Minister of Finance, to give a donation over the phone.

Call 970.532.5030.

Or you may cut out this form. Make checks payable to and mail to: KA WAI OLA O KE AKUA | 420 Michigan Ave. | Berthoud, CO 80513 NAME: ADDRESS: EMAIL:

PHONE:

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EXP: 3 DIGIT CODE:

SENDING SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF: AMOUNT: MAHALO (THANK YOU)

"Waging War" costumes in front of Christian hotel Aglow conference in Colorado Springs last year

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Free Birthday greetings and Photo. Email high resolution photo and greeting to carbonvalley@gmail.com

by the 15th of the month.

Noah Celebrates his 11th birthday on April 6th.

Happy Birthday, Noah!!!

Happy Birthday, John Herman!

Celebrating April 3 You are loved by so many!

Happy Birthday Faulkner Couple!

Dan Celebrated March 29 & Jesse Celebrated March 26 Your family loves you!

Happy Birthday Skylea!

Celebrating her 8th birthday on March 28.

Hope it's your best birthday yet!

Happy Birthday, Amber! April 2 Hoping this is your best year yet!!

Happy birthday to Emma, God bless you amor. Love Mom and Dad

Happy 15th Birthday Jake!

He celebrated March 22.

We love you!

Happy First birthday Mr. Remi (Remsters) you are such a funny little man.

Little chuck we love you so much.

Love Daddy, Mommy, Nanna and Big brother Roman

Area Mayors’ Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings DACONO MAYOR, JOE BAKER

 In crisis, City been closed are working

response to the COVID-19 of Dacono facilities have to the public and most staff remotely from home. The

MEAD MAYOR, COLLEEN WHITLOW

 Projects in Town: The Sorrento subdivision has six homes under construction and has taken the necessary steps to submit for 20 additional building permits. The Highlands project has one home currently under construction, with three more homes under review. Developers for the FedEx trucking terminal have completed all site grading needed for construction of the facility, and the final review of the building permit is underway. Staff is pursuing a “Fishing is Fun” grant for Highland Lake Park as well as beginning the process of the updating the Town’s development impact fees.  Board: The Board of Trustees held two work sessions, the first on Building Permits 101 (SAFEbuilt) and the latter on Pavement Management. The Board adopted general guidelines

FIRESTONE MAYOR, BOBBI SINDELAR

 The past few weeks a global pandemic has brought us many challenges and unknowns. At Town Hall we have had to adjust our way of conducting business and at home we are learning to adjust our normal work, school and play activities. With all these changes, I’m sure many are feeling concerned and overwhelmed. I want to affirm my commitment to you – the community – that the Town will continue to protect the health and safety of our residents and employees. And

City continues to provide essential services, including police and public works. Staff is regularly checking e-mail and voicemail and will generally be able to return phone calls within 48 hours. Staff is available for remote meetings in order to continue business operations.  Council will continue to operate via virtual meetings. See the Agenda Center on the municipal website for more details.  Please continue to follow CDC and CDPHE health guidelines to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. This is an unprecedented time, and collectively, we will rise to meet these challenges.

for public comment at open meetings and for the conduct of public hearings, approved a law enforcement services agreement with Weld County Sheriff’s Department, and approved the annexation and zoning of Gopher RV Park and Campground. Two vehicles for the Mead Police Department and a Professional Services Agreement with Buzz Roofing, Inc. were also discussed and approved.

Recently, the Board of Trustees entered into an agreement with the City and County of Denver to participate in the Metro Down Payment Assistance Program. The Board also approved an intergovernmental planning and development area agreement with the Town of Platteville, extended the contracting services for finance and human resources services, and approved a special project to complete a final design for the public works facility.

Lastly, a proclamation was made for Vietnam War Veterans’ Day (March 29) and the Board received thank you notes from the Mead Middle School Choral Program.

If you are unable to attend the Board of Trustees meetings, the meetings are video recorded to watch at your convenience. View meetings at www.townofmead.org/boardoftrustees.  Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Out of an abundance I have no doubt, that Firestone will do what we do best – support one another and come together as a community during times of need.

If you notice a group or individual that is going above and beyond to help make a positive impact on our citizens during this time and would like to nominate them for the Mayor’s Award, please email me their names and tell me about the good work they are carrying out in our community.  Currently, Town Hall, along with the Police Department and Public Works facilities are closed to the public. The Town is continuing to provide essential services to the community, including public safety, water utilities and emergency response services. Even though the buildings are closed, staff is committed to providing uninterrupted services to the community. Many employees are working remotely and are able to utilize technology to continue operating.  We also know that our local businesses are already feeling

www.cdc.gov of caution, and to protect the wellbeing of our community members and staff, town offices are now closed to the public. While town staff will continue to report to work, town administrators believe this move is necessary to help slow the spread of COVID-19, protect our vulnerable populations, and reduce the strain on our healthcare systems. This closure affects both Mead Town Hall and the Mead Police Department. Please stay informed; staff will continue to provide updates via the town’s website and social media.  Community Activities: Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, the Town of Mead has cancelled all in-person senior programs, youth sports activities, and municipal court until further notice. The Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for April 4, has also been cancelled. Please stay tuned, through our website, for future programming/service updates.  Stay Informed: Stay up to date on Mead news by subscribing to the town’s email notification service: www. townofmead.org/newsletter/subscriptions.  Please stay safe, and as always, I am happy to come visit you or your organization. Please contact me via email at

cwhitlow@townofmead.org.

the impacts of COVID-19. I challenge our community to support these businesses by taking advantage of gift card purchases, online ordering, delivery services, drive-thru, curb-side pick-ups and carryout options.

Additionally, if you own a business I encourage you to visit www. firestoneco.gov/COVID19_Biz. We have compiled a variety of resources for you related specifically with today's current conditions.

As more resources become available this page will be updated.  Lastly, we know there is an abundance of information being shared. All announcements and notifications that the Town has shared or received, are listed at www.firestoneco.gov/ COVID19. We will continue to keep the community informed and post online and on social media. I encourage you to stay connected with us, and reach-out if you have any concerns.  Thank you for your continued support. It is an honor to be your Mayor.  Bobbi Sindelar bsindelar@firestoneco.gov

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Do you have some school news you would like to share: about school, a student, a volunteer. Simply email us your news at carbonvalley@gmail.com by the 15th of each month!

News From The Firestone Free Thinkers 4-H Club To Make The Best Better—Learning by Doing

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Carbon Valley Homeschool Science Fair Winners

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hank you to the fourteen judges, over a dozen 7th Graders, and numerous parents who participated in the 5th Annual Homeschool Science Fair. Congratulations to our winners!

1st - Micah Laliberty of Firestone 2nd - Avery Booton of Erie 3rd - Aaron Thompson of Firestone Each year the Tombstone Kiwanis of Virginia City, Montana donates prize, facility, and supply money to run this science fair. #KidsNeedKiwanis

Mead's Wiggles and Giggles Preschool and Childcare

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iggles and Giggles Preschool and Childcare is Moving to the heart of Mead (2 blocks from elementary) We are accepting new enrollment and filling slots. We have an excellent reputation, amazing and (some of them are) local references. We specialize in infant and toddler and offer a great preschool option! Check out our website today to see if wiggles and Giggles is needed in your childs day! Open Monday thru Friday 6am6pm! Mention: Mead Location and receive a $50 tuition discount with your 1st months enrollment! OPENINGS INCLUDE 1 INFANT (under 2)

Wigglesandgiggleschildcare.com Nicole Crawford 720-732-4986

Crawford5150@comcast.net

he March meeting was held at the Rinn United Methodist Church on Sunday March 1st and called to order by Vice-President Eliza Jonas at 3:05 PM. After the pledges to the flags and roll call, there was a lively discussion on whether the club should order yard signs to promote enrolment in 4-H. It was decided that the signs should be generic enough so any club in the county could purchase them.

The sign committee will meet and work out the details of the price and design which must be approved by the extension office.

The club also approved the manning of a table at the Firestone Meet and Greet on March 20 which will help get the 4-H name out into the community.

In other business, each member is required to give one demonstration a year to help them become comfortable with public speaking. Zoey Runia is pictured with a cake she used to demonstrate her secret of obtaining silky smooth frosting. She showed how to dip the knife into hot water for best results. After her demonstration, she was open to questions and everyone enjoyed a slice of cake after the meeting.

Guest speakers Sarah Kindvall and MacKenzie Umberger shared information on The Citizenship Washington Focus which is an all expense twelve day trip to Washington DC and the East Coast. This trip is offered once every three years to 4-H kids at least 15 years old or have completed the 9th grade. The first week of the trip members attend a National 4-H Conference where they learn about our country’s history and explore historical monuments. The final six days they travel on the East Coast visiting, Ellis Island, Liberty Island, Amish County, Gettysburg and much more.

Meetings are held the first Sunday of each month at 3 pm at Rinn United Methodist Church.

Caching Butterflies Preschool LLC

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s now offering a Mom’s Day What is a Mom’s Day? Well, it is a day in the week where Mom (or Dad) gets 5 hours to themselves. Your child gets to have a day of fun with friends at CBP. They get to socialize, do an activity, and play. Mom gets to have some time off to do whatever she would like!

She can go to Target, run errands, have coffee with a friend, and get Mom things done. *Mom’s Day includes breakfast, lunch, and an outing or activity for your child from 8:30am to 1:30 pm. Its only $35 for the day and some much needed time for you.

Give Miss Josie a call at (970)301-0942 Facebook: Catching Butterflies Preschool LLC Website: catchingbutterfliespreschool.webs.com Address: 10657 Durango Place 80504

Garden After School Program

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Aims Community College to Resume Classes Online March 30; Student Services Are Still Available

rigit’s Bounty is excited to announce a new 2020 program: the Garden After School Program for students K-8.

Session: T/Th, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, April 20th through May 14th (4 weeks) *Registration information for Session 2 will be available soon.

Cost: $10 per week. Scholarships available.

Watch for updates on this program (COVID-19) at www.brigitsbounty.org/afterschool-program.

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ims Community College wants to remind students, staff, faculty, and the community that courses will be offered online through the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester and that student services will remain available.

Spring break will end with a new beginning Spring Break will come to an end March 29 and courses will transition to alternate delivery next Monday, March 30. Courses that were already taught online will continue on Monday, March 30 to accommodate course changes. A number of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses will adapt to meet the necessary requirements, which instructors will share with out with students.

Most courses will use remote learning technology All of the Aims faculty and staff have been working hard to make this transition as positive an experience as possible. There will undoubtedly be more issues to address in the coming weeks, but they will be resolved. Again, CTE courses will adapt to meet the necessary requirements, which instructors will convey to students.

Student services are ready to help All student services are available throughout the remainder of the spring semester.

Aims’ dedicated and caring staff are prepared to respond and support student needs in a remote and online environment. Student service, engagement, and inclusion departments and programs are currently available in three ways: online Zoom conferencing, phone, and email. For additional information, please contact specific departments by phone or email deanofstudents@aims.edu.

Aims President/CEO said, “Administrators, faculty, and staff are feeling many of the same emotions you are experiencing. But, know this: We are all in this together—as an Aims family. While we can’t be together physically right now, we are a strong and resilient Aims community.”

For more information continue to access up-to-date information and guidance through Aims’ COVID-19 Updates and Information web page and covid19.acc@aims.edu for your questions.

Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

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pen to any High School Student no matter where they go to school or are home schooled. Applications are available at the Chamber office 8308 Colorado Blvd.

Suite 203 Firestone or online www.carbonvalleychamber.com. They are due April 3, 2020 and decisions will be made by May 20, 2020.

Frederick Scholarship Applications

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he Town of Frederick has established a program that provides four-year scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are Frederick residents. The Frederick scholarship grants each recipient $1,500 per year for four years for post-secondary educational expenses, provided that the recipient is able to meet the ongoing eligibility requirements. To be considered for this scholarship, eligible students must complete and return the application by April 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM.

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American Legion Auxiliary 1985 Events American Legion is closed until further notice due to COVID19. American Legion Post #1985 / 870 1st. Street/ Firestone, Co/303-833-3878.

Carbon Valley Toastmasters Carbon Valley Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that trains it’s members to build important workplace skills, refine their communication, and maximize their overall potential. Other benefits of being a Toastmaster include: more self-confidence and self-awareness, enhanced leadership skills, regular and constructive feedback in a comfortable and supportive environment, and so much more. Whatever your reasoning for seeking personal growth and professional development opportunities, Carbon Valley Toastmasters welcomes guests every Tuesday evening from 6:15 - 7:45 pm. www.facebook.com/ carbonvalleytoastmasters for more information.

Blue Parrot Painting Blue Parrot Painting Interiors Exteriors Walls Ceilings Trim Offices Fireplaces Fireplaces Cabinets Decorative Painting Low/Zero VOC Paints Stairs Railings Built-ins Floors Appliances Residential Commercial Restaurant Tenant Finish Corporate You name it we paint it! Blue Parrot PaintingFirestone

Up with People Jr. camp Up with People Jr. camp is returning to Centennial Elementary School, for our 3rd consecutive summer! Once again, in partnership with St. Vrain Valley Community School, this high-energy, week-long day camp is being made available to all children between the ages of 8-12, during the week of July 13-17.

Up with People Jr. uses musical performing arts, global education, and service learning to help children discover their own leadership skills, gain a deeper understanding of others who may be different from themselves, and become inspired to have a positive impact on their family, school, and community. It is truly a summer camp like no other. For more information, contact Lindsay Adams at Lindsay.adams@upwithpeoplejr.org.

For information and to register, go to: https:// www.upwithpeoplejr.org.

SAVE THE DATE! Next Honor Flight September 20, 2020.

Sweet Salvage & Rustic Relics Welcomes Spring!!!

It’s JUNKIN’ SEASON… Our kickoff to spring is TENTATIVELY scheduled for ...

Friday, April 24th ** NEW HOURS** 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, April 25th & 26th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

As the dates get closer please feel free to email or follow me on Facebook for updates.

HOPING YOU AND YOURS STAY WELL!!!

LoriLee's Chocolates Has Easter Treats & Social Distancing LoriLee's Chocolates is open every Saturday 11-5 and will open upon request. Shop for special Easter treats or purchase some well deserved goodies for yourself or a loved one. Will ship.

Will deliver within reason. Call or text 303-847-5783 or come by 539 Oak Street, downtown Frederick.

Firestone Elections Tuesday, April 7, 2020. During this election, registered voters in Firestone will be electing a Mayor and three (3) Trustees.

The Mayor will be elected to serve a twoyear term and three Trustees will be elected to serve four-year terms.

Background: The Town of Firestone holds a Regular Municipal Election the first Tuesday of April in even-numbered years. Trustees serve four-year staggered terms; at every Regular Election there are three out of the six seats up for election.

The Mayor serves a two-year term.

Mail Ballot Information: Ballots will be mailed the week of March 16, 2020.

Firestone voters may mail their ballot or drop off their ballot at Town Hall any time during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Registered voters who do not receive a ballot in the mail may request one from the Firestone Town Clerk’s Office.

Voter Registration Information—To register to vote you must be: • A United States Citizen • Be 18 years old on/before date of election • Reside in Colorado and in the municipal election precinct for at least 22 days before the election • Registration is permitted on any day up to and including the day of the election Voter Registration Deadline Information...You may register either online, by mail or in person. Registration options are: • Up to 8 days prior to the election voter registration is available via the Secretary of State’s online voter registration system www.govotecolorado.com • Prior to and including the day of the election voter registration can be conducted by The Weld County Clerk and Recorder or the Firestone Town Clerk.

For more information on Firestone’s Municipal Election please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 303-531-6264.

NEW Online Interval/ Strength Training Group Classes & Personal Training

CONGRATULATIONS CVCR ON YOUR 21st ANNIVERSARY YEAR!

Call 303 678-8442 for a Quote

Blue Parrot Painting

Custom Color Matching Professional Painters Insured Interior Exterior Residential Commercial

Local!

R&D Auto in Firestone

Hours are 4:30-7:30 everyday.

We offer curbside pick up as well as delivery. 303-833-6562 Here is our online ordering link

I hope everyone is doing well and adjusting to the temporary new normal.

I wanted to let everyone know, we are open for business as we are considered an essential business by federal and state guidelines. If you need your vehicle repaired and do not feel comfortable going out, we can come pick up your vehicle. We are using every safety precaution we can, floor mats, seat covers, steering wheel covers and nitrile gloves.

We also have a giveaway in process until noon on the 31st. Call us at 303-2483482. Thank you, Ken, Jacob, Terry & Matt at R&D Auto

www.pinocchiosfrederickorderonline. com & www.pinocchiosorderonline.com

Ladies, join us for the NEW Online Interval/Strength Training Group Classes Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm, Tuesdays & Fridays at 8:30am. RSVP required online. $40 for a 10 Session Punch Card, your 11th Session is Free! Online Personal Training is now available. See my website for details on both. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & TBMM Corrective Exercise Specialist at https:// or call 303.828.2856 for more info.

American Legion Updates

Women's Event at RMCC

We have cancelled or postponed all April activities. The post was closed on March 13th and reopen may be April 13th.

That is not a given, however.

The monthly meeting, April 2ndCancelled; Friday Night Dinner, April 3rdCancelled; Egg Coloring/Hunt, April 4th and 5th-Cancelled; Craft Show and Bake Sale, April 25th-Postponed.

After this pandemic has run its course, we hope to do business as usual.

Remember to check in on all your friends and let them know that we are there or them if they need any assistance.

Please post this information on any social media sites that you frequent and reach out to your "buddies".

Fresh Grounded Faith is coming to Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Niwot on May 1-2, 2020. This women's event is hosted by Bible teacher and best-selling author, Jennifer Rothschild.

In addition, best-selling author and renowned speaker, Angie Smith, share her story and musical artist, Shaun Groves, will lead worship. The purpose is to bring women from all over our local communities together to encounter Jesus.

To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit: https:// rocky.churchcenter.com/registrations/ events/236086

Qualified Listeners Received BBB Accreditation Qualified Listeners announces they have again met or exceeded the 20 standards required to become an Accredited Charity of the Better Business Bureau. This is the second consecutive year of accreditation for the Veteran & Family Resource Hub and they remain one of only two Veteran support organizations in northern Colorado to achieve this.

To review their profile, go to www.

QualifiedListeners.org/News For more information call 720-600-0860

CONTACT US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! blueparrot@me.com blueparrotpainting.com 303 678-8442

Pinocchios Restaurant

We are offering daily specials Sunday: Half Price all night Monday: Kids eat free and FREE bottle of wine with $40 purchase Tuesday: Lasagna Dinner includes salad and breadsticks $9.95 Wednesday : Spaghetti Dinner includes salad and breadsticks $9.95 Thursday: $6 Calzones Friday Fettucine Alfredo Dinner includes salad and breadsticks 10.95 Saturday: Kids Eat Free Family Specials feeds 8-10 1/2 Pan Lasagna or Spaghetti & Meatballs, plus Fresh Garden Salad & Breadsticks $65

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Larcfest 2020 Postponed As a public safety measure, all events at the Boulder County Fairgrounds have been cancelled till the end of April.

Consequently, the Longmont Amateur Radio Club's annual radio and electronics fair, LARCfest, will NOT be held at the fairgrounds on Saturday, 4 April 2020. The club plans to reschedule the festival.

The Longmont Amateur Radio Club will NOT hold a general meeting in March.

The club will convene electronically via the Internet in April.

LARC's FM repeaters on 147.270 MHz and 448.800 MHz continue to serve the Longmont area as usual and are open to all licensed amateurs.

For details and updates, see http://

w0eno.org/

Si Senor's Real Mexican Food in Erie Si Senor's Real Mexican Food in Erie on Hwy 7 is offering take-out. The whole menu is available and you can also order some of their famous margaritas or a Corona with your to-go order. Check out menu online at

www.sisenorrealmexicanfood.com/

Call 720.890.9765 for ordering. They also offer Doordash in the area. Good food, good service, good deals!

Stars in the Night Sky I vote that at 9pm every evening for 30 minutes, till the stay home order is over that we shut off all street lights, porch lights etc., so that we can all come out and see the gloriousness of the stars In the dark sky!

Who’s in? Just to see a glimmer of hope in our night sky...It was added that we would pray for our world as well. Suggested by Brenda Curran via Nextdoor.

Meal Assistance for Seniors The Weld County Area Agency on Aging opened two temporary drive up TAKEOUT locations for the Friendly Fork Senior Nutrition Program which serves nutritious lunches to seniors.

Reservations are required and must be made by 11 am the business day prior by calling the Friendly Fork hotline at 970400-6955 and leaving a message with your name, phone number and which location.

You may also email that information to FriendlyFork@weldgov.com.

You must be at least 60 years of age or a spouse of a person at least 60 years of age.

Suggested donation: $4 South County Location on Tuesday/ Thursday at Firestone Sports Complex at 4208 WCR 24 ½, Firestone. To-go boxes will be served at 11:30 am. Please share this with any seniors who would benefit from this program. If you are a senior or know one who needs help accessing other food resources call 970-400-6952.

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Carbon Valley Chamber Announces Winners of Annual Awards!

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AUTISM 101

Congratulations to the recipients •Small Business of the Year: Carbon Valley Help Center!!!

THE STATS

•Large Business of the Year: St. Vrain Valley Sanitation District!!!

WHAT IS AUTISM?

•Community Impact Award: Carbon Valley Parks & Recreation District!!!

Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental disability that affects essential human behaviors such as social interaction, the ability to communicate ideas and feelings, imagination, self-regulation, and the ability to establish relationships with others.

•Volunteer of the Year: Bobby & Roberta Montano!!! (top right) •Ambassador of the Year: Maddie LaBorde!!! (middle right) •People's Choice Award: Pepper's Fireside Grille!!! (bottom right) And what's the story with Justin from Teamwork Colorado? (below)

RELATIONSHIPS

SELF-REGULATION

COMMUNICATION

SOCIAL SKILLS

Autism is characterized in the DSM-V by: • Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction

Photos courtesy of Tone Images

• Restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.

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Saddleback Tournament to Support Local Kiddo

Often times, there are no differences in how people with ASD look, that would set them apart from others, but people with ASD may communicate, interact, behave, learn, and experience the world in ways that are different from most.

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e are looking for a local kiddo that could use a little bit of our help. Saddleback will host a tournament at our course (duh) and 100% of the monies raised from green fees, carts, and range will go to the kiddos' family for medical bills (or whatever the child may want). The Tavern at Saddleback will be donating all the food for the event.

If you know of someone you would like to nominate, please go to our donation page https://www.saddlebackgolf.com/contact-us/donations or call Alex 'the girl' O'Malley at 303.833.5000. We typically have this tournament in August or September. We will have a suggested m i n i m u m donation for golf and dinner.

Participants are encouraged to give only what they can comfortably donate for this event. Also, if you are looking to play in this event, we will have more info coming.

Qualified Listeners and Home Depot Partner on Home Improvement Project

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elen Mayers, 75-yr-old widow of Vietnam Veteran in Greeley, needed help with mobility issues in her home.

She is legally blind and dependent upon her wheelchair to get around due to lack of balance and muscle strength. She didn’t realize how much her husband helped with household chores until he was no longer there. She found herself stuck.

Weld County Veteran Service Office contacted Qualified Listeners for assistance. Their immediate response was “we can help this lady” and began with an in-home visit to access the work needed done, which consisted of a few handrails and grab bars placed strategically around the interior of the home, a sturdy handrail on the front porch with a railing next to the steps off the porch, and an overhaul of the lighting fixture over the double sink in the master bath.

Once the scope of the project was determined and a material takeoff completed, Qualified Listeners met with Tanesha Whittle, manager of the Greeley Home Depot, explaining Helen’s situation and asked if her store could help. Without hesitation Tanesha’s answer was, “We would love to be a part of this project. The store will donate the materials and we’ll enlist Team Depot volunteers to do the work”. With that, a date and time was scheduled for the project.

Tanesha, along with Dave Rivera, Pro Dept Supervisor; Team Depot volunteers, Jenn and Nick; and Jerry, a store contractor, completed the work in four hours. At the same time Qualified Listeners volunteer, Matt Ardaiz, rewired the bathroom light fixture, installed a new ballast, and replaced special-ordered 4 ft. light bulbs. He also performed some minor repairs on the kitchen dishwasher.

“I’m so grateful for all the work that’s been accomplished and in such a short time.

Everyone is so friendly and helpful, it feels like family”, comments Helen. “This would not have happened without Qualified Listeners, and I regret that we didn’t know them before my husband passed. He needed someone like Qualified Listeners to talk to.”

Since 2011 the Home Depot Foundation has transformed more than 40,000 homes and facilities for Veterans across the country and has committed one-half billion dollars to Veteran causes by 2025. More than 35,000 company associates have served in the military.

Qualified Listeners is a Veteran and Family Resource Hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. For more information call 720-600-0860 or visit QualifiedListeners.org

The symptoms and characteristics of autism can present themselves in a wide variety of combinations, from mild to severe.

1 in 59 children are diagnosed with autism.

This is up from 1 in 88, five years ago, and 1 in 125, just ten years ago.

85% of autistic adults with a college education are unemployed.

3.5M+ individuals

in the United States are on the autism spectrum; autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S. The diagnosis rate for autism is rising by 10-17% each year.

500,000 individuals

with autism spectrum disorder are transitioning to adulthood in the United States.

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Males are 4 times more likely than females to be diagnosed with autism.

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88,000 individuals

The learning and cognitive abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to significantly impacted.

A diagnosis of ASD now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately: autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome. These conditions are now all called autism spectrum disorder.

are on state waiting lists hoping to receive adult housing services; the rate continues to grow exponentially.

GETTING THE HELP YOU NEED While no single specific cause of autism is known, current research links

autism to biological or neurological differences in the brain.

The characteristic behaviors of ASD may or may not be apparent in infancy (18 to 24 months), but usually become obvious during early childhood (24 months to 6 years).

Currently, there is no cure for autism.

However, continued research has provided a clearer understanding of the disorder and has led to better treatments and therapies that can positively change the associated behaviors.

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ho hit a 67 year old woman riding her bike and left her in the street? The Longmont Police need your help to figure this out.

On Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 9:12 AM, a 67 year old female was riding her bicycle northbound on Collyer Street, Longmont, CO., when a newer silver pickup truck ran a stop sign at 11th Avenue and Collyer Street. The driver hit the female bicyclist, causing serious injuries. The driver stopped briefly, checked on the female, and then fled eastbound.

Witnesses were only able to say the truck appeared to be a newer silver pickup. The driver was described as a heavyset, darker skinned, possibly Hispanic, male in his 30s, that was wearing some type of work clothing. Longmont Police Department case number is 202046.

If you have any information on the truck and/or the driver, please contact Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at www.nococrimestoppers.com or 1 (800) 222-TIPS. If your information leads to the arrest AND the filing of charges, you could be eligible for a reward up to $2,000.00.

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Zero Abuse Project

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pproximately 10% of Protestants below age 35 and about 1/3 of Catholics have either left the church or contemplated leaving because they do not see the church as a safe place for children. That shocking statistic was shared by Victor Vieth at “Promise to Protect,” a seminar on making churches and schools safe places for children. Some 75 lay leaders, teachers, and pastors from fifteen front range churches and schools attended the event in August 2019.

Victor Vieth, a former prosecutor, gained national recognition for addressing child abuse in rural Minnesota. He has trained thousands of child-protection professionals on abuse investigation, prosecution, and prevention. In 2017 he earned child MA in theology from Wartburg Seminary. an Many do not see churches as safe spaces and predators view them as easy targets. Vieth explained: “Sex

offenders report that Christians are extremely trusting and easy to manipulate. Sex offenders who grew up in a church body are given the most slack and are rarely suspected of nefarious conduct. they often select children who may have already endured trauma or Since have behavioral issues, it is easy for sex offenders to convince the church that the child is not telling the truth. Without better education, faith leaders and parishioners will continue to be easily fooled by child molesters.”

As believers, our motivation to protect children comes from our Savior. “In contrast to the ethos of his time, Jesus said that children were messengers from God and how we treat children reflects our attitude toward God (Mark 9:36-37). In the Gospels, Jesus harshly rebuked anyone who would hurt a child (Matthew 18:6-9). Some scholars believe this was a specific condemnation of child sexual abuse. Jesus scolded his followers for keeping children away from him (Mark 10:13-16) and promised to cast aside religious leaders who turned a blind eye to those who are suffering (Matthew 25:45).”

For the lay leaders and members from CVL who attended the seminar it was both eye opening and good timing. “As a newer mission we wanted to be pro-active rather than reactive for the sake of not only our children but any child that visits CVL. We pray, raising awareness also helps other congregations and non-profits to make sure they have a working policy in place.” said Tim Spiegelberg, Pastor at CVL. Mr. Vieth distributed sample policies and encouraged every congregation and school to implement a robust Youth and Child Protection Policy. He cautioned that policies produced by insurance companies or law firms may have different goals. Carbon Valley Lutheran has done exactly that.

Although the church, In general, has fallen short on this issue, Vieth sees reason for optimism. “Across the country, I increasingly encounter church leaders eager to learn more about child abuse and to minister compassionately to those who are hurting. We need to nurture and grow this faithful remnant until the church is once again a powerful force in the fight against child abuse and neglect.”

For more information on the Zero Abuse Project or CVL go to the links below.

The Zero Abuse Project is an internationally known organization dedicated to preventing child abuse. Go to www.zeroabuse.org for resources.

Carbon Valley Lutheran Church worships at Centennial Elementary in Firestone when COVID-19 restrictions are not in place. Check us out at www.carbonchurch.com

This publication is celebrating 21 Years serving the Carbon Valley and now Erie and Mead also. Thank you to all the readers and all the advertising clients who make it possible. Kelly Martindale, Owner/Publisher

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hen Josefina and Hector inquired about Habitat's Critical Home Repair program, their main concern was the sunken spot in the living room floor and fixing the heat before winter. A coffee table placed over the sagging floor prevented the family from walking over it, but it was their great grandson's favorite location for his play fort. Despite their high heat bills, twice what they should be for a home their size, the home was cold and drafty.

After an assessment, Habitat staff and the family agreed on the strategy together.

Homeowners participating in the Home Repairs program contribute 10% of the project cost as well as sweat equity and inform the priorities and extent of the project. The rotted floor would be replaced with new subfloor and laminate. The tub in the bathroom would be replaced with a walk-in shower to allow safe bathing for Hector. The leaky roof would be replaced to prevent further water damage.

The solution to the cold house problem was unexpected. None of the three air ducts below the home were connected, so the heat was escaping before it ever entered the house! A referral to the weatherization program resulted in Josefina receiving a new furnace, and connected ducts and insulation under the home. Her heat bills are now less than half what they were previously.

Throughout the repair time, Josefina, Hector and their extended family and friends worked together and shared homemade burritos and tamales with the team of volunteers.

Josefina greeted the volunteers with generosity and kindness every day they worked. She prepared meals and snacks and expressed gratitude for the work they offered.

Sadly, Hector passed away before the repairs were completed. Even though Hector wasn't able to enjoy the new shower, all the work was necessary and will serve Josefina and her family. She often hosts family and friends in need and says they wouldn't have been able to do the work on their own.

Home repairs in the Glens are part of St. Vrain Habitat's Neighborhood Revitalization efforts to work in partnership with residents to improve quality of life. Eleven repairs have been completed in The Glens since the program began four years ago. Four more repairs are currently underway and in need of volunteers.

For more information and to offer your time and service, contact Krystal Winship Erazo; Neighborhood Revitalization Manager at kwinshiperazo@stvrainhabitat.org or visit https://

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Firestone Family Opens Teriyaki Madness

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he family that works together, stays together!

Or so it seems with Jason and Erin Brueggeman and their children. This Firestone family is quite industrious and now have worked to open a new restaurant in Firestone called Teriyaki Madness. It is located on the southeast corner of I25 and Hwy 119.

Their Grand Opening was February 27, 2020 and locals are enjoying the Asian cuisine even with the COVID-19 restrictions. Jason, Erin and staff are working hard to keep customers experiencing their food. They offer take-out, delivery via local services, and pick-up. There’s an app for smart phones to make it all easier: search Teriyaki Madness to download from app stores.

Check out their Facebook page and the website to see the menu.

They say Fresh food just got a lot more fun and TERIYAKI MADNESS offers more options than you can shake a chopstick at. Plus, they don't prepare it until you order it.

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They have several APPETIZERS: The feast before the feast. Get your hands on some rangoons, edamame, shrimp tempura, potstickers, and other amazing starters.

Everybody is raving about their SAUCES: More than nine flavorful and original sauces made from scratch. And scratch is delicious.

Erin says, “All of our sauces are gluten free and made in house. We are gluten friendly, but if you want 100% gluten free let them know when you order so they can take precautions. It just has to be made a little differently. So, if you are a celiac, we need to know!”

If you download the App... you can get a BOGO offer on our bowls!! You can order on the app or call in your order and we will deliver it to your car!!

Jason and Erin have been married sixteen years and they have two kids, Peyton and Parker. They enjoy renovating and traveling when they have time and no restrictions.

Call 720.684.6484 to order and pick up at 4275 City Center Drive, Suite E in Firestone, Colorado. They can be found at www. facebook.com/tmad136 for updates.

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hese are trying times to say the least though many people still need or want to buy or sell their home. The COVID-19 crisis and the drastic changes to our everyday lives that we are all experiencing must be taken extremely seriously.

Governor Polis on March 26, 2020 added real estate transactions to the list of critical business under the stay-athome order, this means that real estate transactions can continue though just not as they did before. Realtors must be using new best practices that should include things like virtual meetings with prospective buyers and sellers, contracts being signed electronically, virtual tours of your home and the ones you are looking at can be used so that fewer people have to go through the homes. Most everything can be done remotely using today’s technology.

When people like appraisers and inspectors need to physically be there, your Realtor should be also to make sure as little gets disturbed as possible. Even mortgage, title and closing companies are

changing their policies so that only the minimum needs to be done in person.

When signing with an agent or company make sure you ask them, “What are you going to do to protect my family and me from the spread of the COVID-19 virus?“ Make sure that they are not only doing their fiduciary responsibility in getting you the most for your home but also doing their best to protect you and your family’s health.

Together we can get through this safely, using the new best practices to keep all of us healthy.

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If you’re starting with a nursery, think ahead to how you can easily change the look of the room throughout your child’s growth. Go neutral and add specific colors with an accent wall, area rugs, curtains and other accessories.

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A fresh coat of paint can make your life easier. Not only will the appearance of the room improve, but today’s paints are also easy to wash! We recommend Sherwin-Williams Duration or Emerald; both preferred because they are scrubbable and durable.

For more information please call Tim Zaerr at Blue Parrot Painting at 303.678.8442 or visit www.blueparrotpainting.com.

Spring Cleanup Household Hazardous Materials and Wastes

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esidents of Weld County, including those living in Dacono, Firestone, Frederick, and Mead may dispose of new or used household hazardous materials and wastes for FREE at the Weld County South Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Hazardous materials and wastes include motor oils, paints, batteries, antifreeze, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, and much more. Also, reusable hazardous materials are available FREE. The building address is 5500 Highway 52, Dacono -- between I-25 and Colorado Blvd.

Hours are EVERY Friday and Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm, except closed Friday and Saturday on three-day major holiday weekends (Note: the facility will be closed on April 24 and 25).

For information, please call (970) 304-6415, ext. 2233, or Google search: Weld County household hazardous waste disposal.

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s I write this it is Friday the 13th of March, and Coronavirus is taking over the world. Or at least the news media would have us believe this is the case. Panic has set in on all sides here in the US and in many places around the globe. Though few would put it this way, “We’re all gonna die!” seems to be the majority conclusion.

For once they are correct. We are ALL going to expire in this life at some point in time. Methuselah lived 969 years, and so far as I know, that is the Guinness world record for longevity. As for the rest of us, hitting 100 (as my recently passed mother did in December) is an achievement few will accomplish.

The more pertinent concern for all of us should be what we DO with the years of life we have. When one is buried and a stone erected over the grave it often has the day, month, and year of our birth and the day, month, and year of our death, with a dash between them. But our whole life is lived in the dash, and that contains what is important for you and me.

We each have a primary focus on

me, myself, and I. That is normative, but some learn that to focus on the needs of others is noble and personally enriching as well. A few spend the entirety of their life completely fixed on good old #1, and finish their life in misery and selfishness.

Jesus taught His followers to care for those around you and love one another, even as He loved us. That is a much better standard for our choices than only taking care of little old me.

Every year in recent memory a new type of flu invades America. We take little notice, and the fact that thousands die annually is matter-of-factly dismissed. But not this time. This one is being treated like the Black Plague, an epidemic that killed tens of millions in the 1300’s. It will be my hope that no such numbers will be the total deaths in this recent challenge, but the Lord already knows the outcome. And I would direct you to look to the Lord for answers as you navigate this outbreak in your community.

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to come under His protective wings so the things of this world that dismay and frighten the masses will not ruin your life.

Let Him become your Lord if that isn’t true already. The welcome mat to Heaven is rolled out, and He wants you to be His son or daughter through faith in Jesus.

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We have been in business for over a year now and was just beginning to see a steady flow of clients visiting us on a regular basis.

All of this was temporarily put on hold with the Governors mandate to temporarily close massage studios until April 30th. We will keep you all updated on this via our Facebook page and hope that we will be allowed to re-open sooner than this.

This has been a very emotional and difficult time for us, however, with the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 we understand that it is for the best and want to do our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19 within our community.

During this closure you can still support Massage Superior by purchasing gift certificates online (www. massagesuperior.com) or by txting/ calling 303-819-8901. You can also book appointments for when we re-open online by clicking on the “Book Now” button on our website. During the down time please follow us on Facebook and Instagram where we will posting information on ways to take care of yourself until you can see us again!

We know that this is a difficult and stressful time for all of us and the closure of many businesses within our community has taken a financial toll on everyone. Therefore, we will be offering package deals and specials during this time to hopfully make massage more affordable and give people something to look forward to when this all passes.

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Lord Jesus Christ, you have a guaranteed abundant life here and now, and eternal life when it is your turn to depart this earth. Everything I have read and heard about Heaven beckons me to anticipate eternal joy and excitement in the afterlife.

A bargain indeed.

Friday the 13th is said to be an unlucky day. Even the number 13 is superstitiously thought to be bad, and often hotels will not have a 13th floor. I find it a good number, and should it fall on a Friday so what? Are Fridays inherently bad? Or just when it’s the 13th? I’m fine walking under ladders and have a couple of black cats too. And the Lord has never shown me that there is evil in any of them.

We may not be shaking as many hands on Sundays as usual, but I can guarantee the fellowship will be just as sweet in our church, the music just as vibrant, and the atmosphere just as wholesome as usual, because the Lord our God is in our midst, and there is no better Protector than He. From flu, hell, or the devil himself. God is a warrior who saves, and He invites YOU

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**You can purchase as many of the specials/packages as you would like and they do not expire** ** In the comment section on the Gift Certificate please type the specific special(s) you are purchasing or put "March Special" to help keep us organized.

Also, please print the gift certificate and bring it in with you for your appointment** **If you call to purchase over the phone, we will put the gift certificates in your folder for future use** If you have any questions, dont hesitate to call or txt Alison at 303-819-8901 or email:

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Thank you for the continued support!

To our current clients, we miss you all but WE WILL see you on the other side of this. We are holding faith for a quick resolution and improved health for all. We will be thinking of all of our clients and extended Massage Superior family and wish everyone good health.

Much Love, Alison Taylor and the Massage Superior Team

CHealth urges healthy people to donate blood in next three weeks.

Local blood supplies are in danger of getting low soon, and the novel coronavirus could be to blame. So, officials at UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Centers are urging the public to consider donating blood to help save lives.

Blood supplies typically drop a bit this time of year nationally because cold and flu season keep some regular donors from being able to come in. But an additional decline in donations related to coronavirus concerns is starting to hit right as hospitals are standing ready to care for an increasing number of patients with COVID-19, according to Kaitlin Zobel the recruiter for the blood centers in northern Colorado.

“It is the blood already on the shelves that saves lives, so we need to stay ahead of this,” Zobel said.

That’s why UCHealth officials are calling on healthy people in northern Colorado who are able to schedule an appointment to donate blood sometime in the next three weeks.

“So many people are wondering how they can help others who are being affected by the coronavirus outbreak, and giving blood is a great way to make a difference.

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Donations of all blood types are needed and important at this time.

Donations can be scheduled at Garth Englund’s blood donor center at 1025 Pennock Place in Fort Collins.

Officials expect the need will be ongoing for the several weeks. Interested donors should call 970.680.8053 to schedule the appointment.

To donate, a person must be at least 18 years old (or 17 with a parent's permission) and show a photo identification. New donors must weigh at least 120 pounds and be in good health. Prior donors must weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors also should eat a good meal before their appointment and drink plenty of water the day before and day of the drive. Whole blood donations take 30-40 minutes.

The blood centers are also in need of new platelet donors. Platelet donations take anywhere from 90-120 minutes.

Platelets are continuously in high demand in northern Colorado, Zobel said. The year-round need for blood products exists mostly for those with chronic diseases, especially cancer patients, who often need platelet transfusions.

More information about eligibility requirements, the donation process and donation center hours is posted at bit.ly/ uchealthblood.

All blood donated through UCHealth’s Garth Englund Blood Donation Centers stays local. It helps patients at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Greeley Hospital, Greeley Emergency and Surgery Center, Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont and Estes Park Health. www.uchealth.org/ Please visit coronavirus for more announcements and stories on the novel coronavirus outbreak and what you can do to protect yourself and others. For the most up-todate information about the COVID-19 in Colorado, visit the CDPHE’s web site https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/ at cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus.

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Healthy Alternative Health Care: Acupuncture Cold, Flu, COVID-19

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ard to believe that it’s been 15 years of writing articles in the Carbon Valley Consumer Report. It’s a newspaper filled with pertinent information people can count on in the community, a big thank you to Kelly Martindale.

As a person who has written articles about health care, I feel some responsibility to share information at this time. We have experienced nasty cold and flu since autumn, and the symptoms from those viruses look different from covid19. Symptoms can be confusing because a person may experience more than one virus at a time, illnesses can happen concurrently.

In this article I’d like to share information from my comparatively small pool of clients, friends and family. I am only writing about the people who reported symptoms that “go straight to the chest”. My first personal encounter with people reporting matching symptoms was in December 2019. Please understand that I am only stating exactly what people said, these are taken from notes and observations.

Here are the reported symptoms of those who did not seek out attention from a health care provider when they had what they thought was a cold that went “straight to the chest”. Most did not seek help because by the second day, they did not feel well enough to leave the house, other reasons included health insurance and finances: First day: All reported feeling run down or completely exhausted in combination with one or a mixture of the following symptoms - chills or fever or sweating, or very sore throat, some used the word “raw” to describe the throat soreness.

The very next day: “straight to the chest” and “feels like something is sitting on my chest” also labored breathing, (one person described it as panting) mild or moderate fever, continued exhaustion.

Some had a cough, some did not.

The following days and weeks: continued mild to moderate fever, sweating, short periods of what seemed like relief, then the exhaustion and labored breathing re-appeared on and off for 2-12 weeks.

All the people who had the pressure in the lungs and labored breathing finalize the illness with the same "feels like I have something caught in my throat / upper chest that I can't get out" ... then lots of throat clearing for weeks.

Only two people happened to come in to see me on that first day, both had a very sore throat and were exhausted, both male, ages 17 and 77 (the older gentleman woke up on December 19, 2019 with a sore throat and exhaustion). Both immediately started an herbal formula that matched their symptoms. Both managed to skip the labored breathing and coughing. Both continued to feel tired but were able to function after complete rest for two days.

The 77 year old male did not come back for two weeks, he reported feeling better by that time, but felt like there was something caught in his throat and was now clearing his throat all the time. Throat clearing eventually resolved, but it took another three weeks.

The seventeen year old male had follow up treatment the next day, more information found at http://daisylear. com/cold-and-flu/ . When the sore throat was gone, changed herbal remedy to one that boosts the immune system and keeps the lungs clear of phlegm. Resolution without feeling as if something was stuck in his throat, no throat clearing, able to work and go to school.

Of the clients who did not seek treatment, the most severe were a mother and daughter who live alone together and the illness began as indicated above on December 24, 2019. She said she felt like they were “giving it back and forth to each other” because they would have periods

when they felt more functional. As of the week of March 16, the mother still feels as if something is stuck in her throat and becomes tired easily.

I contacted my sister this week to ask if there are more specific details known about this virus. She and her husband work at BioTech in California, one of the organizations that are working on making the testing kits faster and testing more than one person at a time. She said that covid19 is an RNA virus. In her email she copied and pasted this information : I copied and pasted this : RNA virus An RNA virus is a virus that has RNA as its genetic material. This nucleic acid is usually single-stranded RNA but may be double-stranded RNA. Notable human diseases caused by RNA viruses include Ebola virus disease, SARS, rabies, common cold, influenza, hepatitis C, hepatitis E, West Nile fever, polio, measles, and COVID-19.

What can we do ?

Keep our immune and digestive systems strong, be smart about eating and keeping house : Avoid / reduce : damp and phlegm forming foods such as sugar, milk and cheese, etc. Everyone is different, but we know when we eat something if it causes phlegm.

• Avoid damp living conditions as much as possible.

• Change into dry clothing after any type of sweating.

• Stay dry and keep outdoor animal areas as dry as possible.

• Eat cooked warm food like soups and stews.

• Avoid / reduce cold, frozen and raw food as it is more difficult to digest - this makes less work for our entire system.

• Warm spices like ginger, turmeric, garlic, the entire onion family.

• Exercise and breathe, change clothing after sweating.

• Keep the neck, chest and lower back warm, especially do not let wind nip at the back of your neck and ears, wear a hat and scarf.

• End showers with cold water, especially the neck, armpit and groin. More information about this at http://daisylear.

com/inflammation/

• Get plenty of sleep and clean water.

• Mix water with salt and rinse eyes, nose and gargle. No need for something store bought.

• Avoid stress Please take care and feel free to call 303.587.3557 or write daisylear@gmail. com if you have any questions. For now, I will also be providing herbal formulas to be picked up outside my home-office door in Longmont.

If you’ve been reading articles in this newspaper or from your email, you already know that I like to provide information for people to use at home. Here are a few helpful links from my website, www.

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(Consult your general practitioner for more info and diagnosing)

Daisy Lear, MSOM, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac., practices Chinese medicine & acupuncture at 1159 Lefthand Drive in Longmont, CO 80501. Her phone number is 303.587.3557, her email is daisylear@gmail.com or visit website at daisylear.com. She is a Healthcare Provider for CIGNA and Aetna. She is the Director of Acupuncture for Veterans and their Families also and you can learn more at daisylear.com.

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y mission is to make fitness and personal training as accessible, convenient and safe as possible. In these uncertain times, I’m pleased to introduce online training where you can choose to join my ladies only fitness group class offered four days per week OR we can meet for personal training one-on-one via the internet.

All of this is done through your lap top computer, device, or cell phone. I’ll still be offering the same great service, accountability, and support you need to help you stay healthy and fit. During this time when everyone is stuck at home, it’s important to be as active as you can with exercise to boost your immune system and stay healthy.

Why not try a new fitness class online where we all workout together at the same time, plus get to say hello before and talk a little after? You still feel that sense of being in a group while “seeing” each other online.

See my website for details on these new online services I offer. Check out the new reduced rates for Online Personal Training/10 Session Package special, plus a special for the Online Fitness Group Classes.

In January, we started a 10 Week Healthy Weight Loss Challenge to help the ladies improve their overall health by gaining lean muscle, losing fat, and improving their nutrition.

Congratulations to Monica Kalina who lost 15.8lbs (8.88%), and earned $345 from everyone's buy-in. She accomplished this by attending my Fitness Group classes, home workouts, and improving her nutrition/water intake. Way to go Monica!

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Frederick-Firestone Fire District Issues Emergency Declaration

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n Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Frederick-Firestone Fire District (FFFD) Chief Jeremy A. Young, the principal executive officer of the District issued a Declaration of a Local Disaster Emergency. This declaration is one of the first steps in ensuring the Fire District is prepared to take proactive measures during the escalating event of the acute respiratory syndrome 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) global pandemic.

The risks posed by this threat require FFFD to prepare its emergency response personnel and services as necessary to respond to the potentially rapid and severe spread of COVID-19 within its jurisdiction, the County of Weld, and the State l o c a l of Colorado, and to coordinate its response with other State and emergency response agencies and other governmental entities, in order to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and to recover from this local disaster emergency.

During the District’s Special Board meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the FFFD’s Board of Directors chose to extend the declaration until the end of the COVID-19 local disaster emergency pandemic. The Board of Directors also passed Resolution 2020003, which allows FFFD the capability to conduct its regular and special public meetings through electronic communication systems allowing the public to access and hear their meetings.

The Board of Directors have determined by conducting its regular and special meetings in a physical location increases the risk of exposure to COVID-19 to Board members, Chief Staff and District members, including public who attend the meetings, and is contrary to the District’s purpose of protecting the health, safety and welfare of its citizens and personnel.

The FFFD is working to ensure that all personnel are prepared during this time and the well-being of our citizens remain the top priority. If you have any questions, please contact us at 303.833.2742. For information on and accurate facts, please visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov or call 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636).

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orth Range Behavioral Health puts its clients and staff first. In response to the COVID-19, we have cancelled all appointments and non-essential services today, March 16.

Effective immediately, North Range will decline all invitations to fairs, presentations, trainings and community events through May 18. In addition, all North Range’s prior commitments related to outreach – including community trainings, wellness fair booths and any community events – are suspended until May 18. We will continue to monitor and reassess as the situation progresses.

In the next 48 hours, North Range clinicians will migrate to telehealth to serve as many clients as possible via phone and/or teleconferencing. We realize not everyone has access to the internet and the latest technology. Our IT department is working diligently to launch teleservices.

In the interim, North Range’s Crisis Services and all inpatient services continue without interruption.

Questions? Contact Micaela Sanchez Micaela.Sanchez@NorthRange.org or Lori Ozzello Lori.Ozzello@NorthRange.org Check our web page, www.northrange.org, and our Facebook page for the latest announcements.

If you or someone you know experiences a mental health emergency, call 970.347.2120, option 2 to connect to Crisis Services. Walk into the Crisis Center, 928 12th St., Greeley. Or text TALK to 38255.

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Lighthouse Storage would like to provide them a safe secure place for their possessions until they are able to move back into the dorm or get permanent arrangements after the COVID-19 restrictions are removed.

They are also helping families caught in the middle of a move. They have had several calls where home closings were not able to happen for a variety of reasons leaving people with a truck-full of household goods with no house to move into. They would be happy to work with these families for temporary storage.

Storage help is available only “while units are still available”.

Several local Uhaul facilities are closing during this coronavirus situation. Lighthouse Storage, depending on availability and inventory, are still able to rent Uhaul trucks and trailers from their facility. The trucks are available for self-dispatch 24/7. They were informed by their area field manager that they would be “inheriting” some of the inventory from the closed Uhaul locations. They have seen an increase in people moving/ renting this past few weeks to bring family members together into homes.

Please call or email with any questions. They want to help, especially at this time of need. Call Lighthouse Storage and Uhaul at 970.601.1011 or visit their website at www.lighthousestorage.biz.

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irst…how are you? This is such a crazy time for all of us. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family. I value the Happiness Through Horses community so much and hope you are all well.

We at HTH are all doing well.

We are keeping ourselves busy, transitioning to the new Happiness Ranch and moving forward with ways to continue to help kids and families in our communities. We have moved two of the horses to the ranch and hope to have the rest home soon.

In compliance with the CDC and social distancing measures, we have temporarily suspended in-person programming. I am in frequent contact with the children and families who are not able to be at the ranch right now, maintain connections the best that we can. We are working diligently to prepare the Happiness Ranch so that when restrictions are lifted, we can hit the ground running full force and provide programs that will be needed more than ever!

I am personally looking forward to running programs that will create happiness and alleviate stress and anxiety that has been created by the isolation and panic around this unstable time. When this passes - and it will - we will be committed and ready to make the impact HTH was created for. We want to see smiles, hands in dirt, horses being groomed, tears in manes and healing at the most organic level.

Animals are known healers and help us manage fear and anxiety. Being outside in the fresh air is safe and healthy. We will be ready to welcome you all to the Happiness Ranch!

Happiness Through Horses is creating new programming and resources for our community with a focus on mental wellness and suicide prevention for our young people. We need your support now more than ever. The isolation required now will have a significant impact on mental health for everyone. We know that we will need to expand the capacity of our programs to serve even more kids and families. We are also working to create online programming that will serve our kids in the interim. Please consider joining our monthly giving program. A donation of as little as $10 a month has a HUGE impact giving our kids access to fresh air, the calm of the horses, and the unique programs of HTH that build selfCourtesy Ft. Lupton Press confidence and happiness!

Because mental wellness is our thing, I want to share that Mental Health Colorado has excellent resources if you or a loved one are in need of increased support.

We feel a warm sense of peace and calm that comes from knowing we have the support from this incredibly community that shares our passion for mental wellness and happy, healthy kids.

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“The $130,625 grant is crucial to moving forward with plans for the much-needed facility. The existing public works facility, a modular building, was originally intended to house the public works staff of eight. With the recent addition of the police department, the building now houses both the public works and police departments, totaling 18 people,” noted Town Engineer and Public Works Director Erika Rasmussen.

Town staff have identified a 20-acre, town-owned parcel along Weld County Road (WCR) 34 as the future site of the proposed public works facility, which would house public works and engineering staff as well as equipment currently stored in several locations across town. A conceptual design for the facility, completed in 2019, includes four services bays, shop space, and a training room. The facility will be designed in such a way that allows for additional service bays to be added as future needs arise. The estimated cost of the final design phase is $261,250 of which $130,625 will be matched by the Town of Mead.

In the award notice, DOLA Executive Director Rick M. Garcia states, “[Mead’s] project was reviewed based on a variety of factors such as its connection to energy impact, degree of need, measurable outcomes, amount of request, relationship to community goals, level of local match and community support, management capacity, and readiness to go. Competition for these limited funds was intense, and we had many more request than we had funds available.”

“Completion of the design and construction drawing will position the Town of Mead to apply for additional grant funds for future construction,” added Rasmussen.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Grant offers grant money to areas that are socially or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production, and from a portion of the state’s share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally owned land.

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ustin and Jodi Baker are owner/operators of Baker Builders, a company striving to deliver excellence. Two of their projects that nearly all of Carbon Valley knows, are Pepper’s Fireside Grille and Brett’s Electric in Firestone. They have completed projects from Oregon to Florida. Their headquartered in Frederick and have built, from ground up, many other local business facilities.

Currently, they are working on the new Universal RV facility, owned/operated by Stuart Aronoff. The facility groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, January 14th and they have started the foundation work as you can see by the aerial view photo. They are located at 7521 Meadowlark Lane in Frederick, CO 80504.

Universal RV Coach & Auto Collision Repair offers an immense number of services which they continue to offer at their Commerce City location. This new location will have a 12,800 sq ft building with 1,600 sq ft of office space. It’s planned to have a mezzanine for storage. They have an oversized RV paint booth and offer paint customization, plus more in the painting field.

Check out their website to see some exquisite graphics at www.universal-collision.com This new, to Frederick, company specializes in RV collision repair but it’s a revolutionary company that can work on a variety of vehicles. Check out the services they provide: • Complete Collision Repair • Fiberglass Repair • Hail Repair & Water Damage • Custom Paint & Graphics • Aluminum Repair • Clear Film Protection • Fabrication • Interior Repairs/Replacement • Paintless Dent Repair • Panel Repair/Replacement • Airbrushing • Roof Repair/Replacement • Tire Rotation & New Tires • Welding • Windshield & Glass Repair/Replacement Universal RV shared they are following all CDC recommendations to keep every customer safe. They said, “We have the following protocol for minimal contact at drop-off and pickup: DROP OFF • When you pull up text or call and we will join you outside • We will review vehicle, take pictures and provide estimates • All while maintaining recommended distances PICK UP • We will have vehicle ready for your review before you get here • This readiness includes disinfecting your vehicles door handle, steering wheel etc.

• Call or text when you are arrive and you will review work and transact while maintaining recommended distances.”

To Schedule an Appointment or Estimate at Universal RV call 303.292.0996, Monday thru Friday 8 am – 5 pm or visit their website at www.Universal-Collision.com.

Baker Builders, thank you for another quality facility that promises to take care of Carbon Valley and the areas around. You can reach Baker Builders at 720.491.3427.

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olorado at its Best - the 8th Annual Carbon Valley Half Marathon! From Start to Finish, runners will tread upon Mining Town history via manicured trail systems, dirt paths & rural roads. Firestone's Central Park & the Firestone Trail are featured as well as Frederick’s Charming Downtown & Milevac Lake. The entire course has spectacular views of the Rockies.

Since 2013 this event & participants have raised $117,000 for Autism research. Our goal is to raise another $25,000 benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado and research thru the Autism Treatment Network.

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ith an abundance of caution concerning the corona virus situation, and the advice to avoid large groups and practice social distancing, Carbon Valley Rotary has decided to cancel this year's Easter Egg Hunt that was scheduled for Saturday, April 11.

Three of Rotary's six areas of focus are disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, and maternal and child health. Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for over 30 years, and the lessons learned in cooperation with the W.H.O. and CDC helped stem the Ebola virus some years back. Now we are facing a new virus and threat much more widespread. Our club's focus has always been the Carbon Valley Community, and Rotary's motto is Service Above Self. Holding the Easter Egg Hunt does not serve our community - NOT HAVING IT does.

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St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal 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 L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School & Services at 8:30a & 10:30a 451 Oak St., Frederick 303.304.1159 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 9:15 & 10:45 a.m.

5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rocky.church Lead Pastor Matt Cote Rinn United Methodist Church Worship 9:30a Sun. School 10:45a Cowboy Fellowship Weds. 7:00p 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy & I-25 W., Frontage Rd. 303-776-1578 rinnumc@hotmail.com Revered Bryson P. Lillie Cowboy Christian Fellowship Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m., Rinn UMC 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy, Frederick Sue-Marie or Galen at 303-661-0841. or e-mail gasue303@msn.com.

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

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 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sts 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Rinn Valley Ward Bishop Keith Lorimer 303-815-5059 Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m.

Saddleback Ward Bishop Robert Briggs, 720-589-0515 Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m.

Peak View Ward Bishop Ryan Bingham 720-290-6353 Sacrament Meeting: 1 p.m.

Firestone Purpose Church Worship Service Sun. at 10:30 a.m.

(303)651-1640 www.purpose.church 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

Bnai Yisra’ĕl in YHUH Firstone, CO 80504 7th day Sabbath Fellowship in Firestone 970-430-8594 Carbon Valley Lutheran Worship Sundays, 10am Centennial Elementary 10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone 720.833.8873 www.

carbonchurch.com Pastor Tim Spiegelberg

Grace Church-Sandstone Worship Sunday 9:00 & 10:45am 2950 Colorful Ave, Longmont 80504 303-772-5685 www.GraceLongmont.org Pastor Jeff Foote

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 St. Scholastica Catholic Church 615 Main St., Erie 303-828-4221

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Pastor: Fr. Robert Wedow Mass: Tues 6p; Wed-Fri 9a Sat 7:30m, 4p; Sun 8:30a 11:30a Communion Service: Monday 9:00am

Orchard Community Church Sunday Services 10:00 am 470 Briggs St. in Erie, 80516 (303) 485-0922 orchardcommunity.church Pastor Gary Shackleton, Jr. Northern Ridge Baptist Church Sun. School 9 am Worship 10:15 am Midweek Bible studies various days and locations Meets at Vista Ridge Academy behind King Soopers 3100 Ridge View Dr. Erie, CO 303-420-5810

www.northernridge.org Pastor Mike DeVries

Longmont New Creation Church 737 Bross Street, Longmont, CO 80501

www.newcreation.net 303-776-4225 Sundays: 8:30 and 10:45 AM Pastor Mario Latini

Grace Church-Lake Park Worship Sunday 9:00 & 10:45am 2415 Lake Park Drive, Longmont 80503 303-772-5685 www.

gracelongmont.org Pastor Jeff Foote

La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece Candlelight Christian Fellowship of un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Impact Rock Church Longmont | Sherman Village Lunes alas 7:00 p.m. La direccion es 4700 (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 228, County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion 710 Austin Avenue, #200 in Erie 80516 Longmont, CO 80501 gratis llame | 303-669-5180 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Mead Pastor Paul Van Noy Rejoice Lutheran Church Abundant Life Church www.candlelightlongmont.

Sun. Worship 9:30am Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

970-535-0311 org | 720.526.0957 303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on S) Pastor Ruby Narucki revspeaks@gmail.com Ft. Lupton Pastor Jim Coleman Destiny Church New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church 307 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Guardian Angels Catholic Church www.yourdestinychurch.org Sun. 10:00 am & Children’s 10:30 am 109 S. 3rd St. Mead, CO 80542 Sunday at 10am, Wed at 7pm (303) 828-0638 Daily Mass: Mon 5:30p Tu-Th 7:30a Fri 8:30am plus children, teen ministries & small groups Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardner Sat Anticipatory Mass: 5:30 pm Rob Rocca, Pastor Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am Calvary Bible Church 1st Sunday: 6:00p mass 970-535-0721 Lafayette 615 Evans St. - Erie info@meadangels.org Flatirons Community Church Sunday Services at 9am and 10:30am Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator Pastor Thomas Milburn 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette Office: 303-442-3484 Mead United Methodist Church Sat. 4p & 6p and Sun. 9a & 11a www.calvarybible.com Sun. Worship - 9:00am 303-664-5524 | Jim Bergen 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Erie United Methodist Church Pastor Phil Vogels Northern Hills Church 604 Holbrook St, Erie (across Town Hall) Meets Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45am Sun. School 9:30a.m. (for all ages) Grandview Church 5061 E. 160th Ave Brighton, CO (Hwy 7) Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided Meets at Mead Middle School 720.685.1717 303-828-3906 Sunday 9:30am www.northernhills.cc | Pastor Rob Kelly Pastor Jim Calhoun 620 Welker Ave. Mead 720.899.1126 Pastor Bruce Hendrich

Living Water Church 700 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette lwc.us 303-668-1329

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As countries are working to contain the coronavirus and prevent its spread, concerns have quickly been turning to the health and safety of students in classrooms across the nation. Medical experts have begun to coalesce around the importance of “social distancing” but what does this mean for the students across our country? One local provider of online tutoring, Tutor Doctor NoCo, has begun to get a glimpse of where the coronavirus may be heading as it relates to education.

“As families are being urged to stay at home we’ve already begun to see our online tutors and platform being used,” said Jay Stype, Education Consultant of Tutor Doctor NoCo “Fortunately, our online platform is simple for tutors and students of any age to use.”

The company is already seeing a 120 percent increase in demand network-wide for online tutoring since news of the outbreak emerged.

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These are the Carbon Valley businesses currently offering takeout/ delivery. This list will be updated as we get more information in. As always, please call ahead to ensure the business is still operation.

• Blackjack Pizza – Drive up & no contact delivery, 303.833.2875 • Butcher & The Blonde – curbside pick-up & delivery, 720.722.0196 • Daylight Donuts – Carryout, 303.833.2009 • E.L.F. Grill – Curbside pick-up & delivery, with beer & cocktails to go, revised hours 10:30 am – 2 pm/4:30 pm – 7:30 pm, 720.379.5690, text 720.453.7364 • Georgia Boys BBQ – To-go, delivery, curbside pick-up, with beer and cocktail to go, 303.833.3140 • Parrott’s Sports Grill – Carryout & delivery, 303.774.0700 • Pepper’s Fireside Grill – To-go & delivery, 303.833.6500 • Teriyaki Madness – Carryout, order online, order with their app, 720.684.6484 • The Tavern at Saddleback – Closed – The golf course is open with grab & go for the golfers • Gabe’s Café – Carryout & limited delivery, 303.833.8915 • Pinocchios on HWY 52/I25 – Carryout & delivery, with beer and cocktail to go, 4:30-7:30 pm, order online or 303.833.6562. Daily Facebook specials.

• Peel Handcrafted Pizza, curbside pickup or carryout, 303.484.9702 or @edgegourmet 303.909.5892 • McDonalds – HWY 52, Drive thru • Bashs Pizza – Carryout, 303.833.4940 • Mountain Cowboy Brewing Company – Carryout, order online or 303.952.4433 • Santiago’s – Drive through, 303.833.5377 • Mirror Image Brewing – Carryout, 720.445.5969 • Wah Wok Chinese Food – Carryout, 303.833.5816 • Subway – Colorado Blvd., Carryout, 303.833.6763 • King Wah Asian Food – Carryout, 720.652.0888 • Papa Murphy’s – no changes, 303.657.7272 • Qdoba – Carryout, 720.494.8775 • Zoup – Carryout, delivery or curbside pickup, 720.689.2200 • Subway – Firestone Blvd., carryout, 303.485.7951 • Domino’s Pizza – Delivery, 303.684.0123 • Maya Grill – Carryout, 303.834.9494 • Good Times Burgers, Drive thru & walkup windows, 303.776.6327 • McDonalds – Firestone Blvd., Drive thru • Burger King – Drive thru & Carryout • KFC – Drive thru • Starbucks – Frontage Rd., Grab & go, drive thru • Wendy’s – Drive thru only • Del Taco – Drive thru • Carl’s Junior – Drive thru • Popeye’s – Drive thru • Pizza Hut – Carryout & delivery • Ziggi’s – Open as normal • Magis Kitchen – Carryout, 6 am – 8 pm, 3815 CO 119 Del Camino, 303.678.9100 • 3 Margaritas – Carryout & delivery including margaritas, 720.542.9805 If you are unable to get out of your house many of these restaurants and fast-food establishments are offering delivery through outside venders such as Grubhub and others.

If you are offering takeout or delivery and you are not on our list? Send an email to julia@carbonvalleychamber.com with your business name, offerings, phone number & anything else we should know so we can get you on the list. Your information has changed please let us know that also.

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Obituaries and Memorials

Obituaries, Memorial Messages & photos are always FREE in our publications~ Please tell the funeral home or e-mail to carbonvalley@gmail.com.

Because we are a monthly paper, most funeral dates will be past. You may post funeral service information at www.facebook.com/CarbonValleyConsumerReport and we will share with the community.

Benny Chavez

December 26, 1929 to March 2, 2020

Benny Chavez, 90 passed away peacefully on March 2, 2020 surrounded by his daughters Angela (Russ), Marcia, Cynthia (John) and Sandra (Greg) and his wife Eleanor.

Benny was born December 26,1929 in Erie, CO near the St. Vrain Mine. The family moved to Dacono when he was thirteen years old and lived there until his passing.

Benny proudly served in the United States Army in Alaska during the Korean War. He was a well known resident and friend that enjoyed sharing stories of his youth which he considered to be the good old days!

He is survived by extended family and his best friend Ed. Burial service and memorial arrangements are pending due to the COVID-19.

Yolanda Francis Stenson

April 11, 1933 to February 25, 2020

Yolanda was born on April 11, 1933 in Frederick, Colorado to immigrant parents, Sam Marcantonio and Lucia DiGiallonardo Marcantonio. Yolanda grew up in Frederick with her brothers and sisters learning both traditional Italian ways as well as typical American ways. She graduated from Frederick High School in 1951. After high school, Yolanda worked in the banking industry.

She worked at the St. Vrain Valley Bank and United Bank. After her banking career, her career path then took her to Rocky Flats where she was an Executive Secretary. She retired from Rocky Flats after several years of service. Yolanda met her husband Frank in 1954.

They were married later that year and had been married for 34 years before Frank's death in 1988. Yolanda and Frank had 4 children; Mark, Cheryl, Denise, and Kevin. Yolanda was involved with various groups and organizations. In her younger years, she and her husband Frank participated in a number of bowling leagues, M&M Dance organization, and she had maintained CU Buffalos football tickets since 1971. Yolanda was also a member of the CU Buffalo Belles, Doll Club, Longmont PEO Chapter FD, and also spent many years as a Longmont United Hospital gift shop volunteer.

Yolanda's passions were doll collecting, cake decorating, and entertaining. Yolanda began collecting dolls early in her life. She collected many types of dolls including Specialty Barbie, Disney Character, Little Women, Nursery Rhyme, and Shirley Temple dolls. Yolanda was also a very talented all occasion cake decorator. All of her children, grandchildren, and hundreds of family and friends were blessed to have one of her special cakes. Everyone wanted a Yolanda Stenson cake. Yolanda also enjoyed entertaining and would often invite friends and neighbors over for an Italian meal. She also enjoyed hosting holiday meals for her family. Tables were always set to perfection with linens, crystal, and china.

Another passion of Yolanda's was her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed staying involved with all of the family activities. Yolanda loved to watch as the grandchildren participated in their sports: baseball, basketball, football, soccer, cross country, and track. She was an avid sports fan ranging from high school to professional teams. She also recently loved to dote on her 11 great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her cooking, generosity to others, and her fierce love of family and the CU Buffs. Yolanda was preceded in death by her husband Frank Emery Stenson and her grandson Derek Jay Lambert. She is survived by her children; Mark and Cathy Stenson (Tyson/Kristen Stenson: Preston, Landon, Trenton and Taylor Stenson), Kevin and Barbara Stenson (Blaise/Cassie Stenson and Chase/Samantha Stenson), Cheryl Zaruba (Donnie/Katie Zaruba: Brock, Bennett), (Eric/Katie Zaruba: Dylan, Palmer), (Shane/Sara Zaruba: Parker, Hallie), Denise and Dan Vonalt (Bree/Casey Schutz: Mason, Emery) and her brother Joseph Marcantonio, as well as brother and sister-in-laws, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be given to Buff Club or Buffalo Belles. Checks can be made out to CU Foundation and on the memo line please put: Martha Johnson, Endowment Fund.

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United Power’s Complaint

United Power Announces Robbins as Acting CEO: CEO John Parker Retiring

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nited Power Board Chair, James Vigesaa, announced at an all-employee meeting yesterday, that CEO John Parker is on a medical leave transitioning into retirement. Chief Operating Officer, Bryant Robbins, has been named as Acting CEO, effective immediately. Robbins joined United Power in January 2003 as the Mountain District Manager, before his promotion in January 2017 to Chief Operating Officer.

“With Bryant, we are confident that we have selected a leader who can continue to meet the many challenges of our fastgrowing cooperative,” stated Vigesaa. “Not only does Bryant have many years of experience at United Power, a record of success in building teams and leading successful change initiatives, he also served United Power as Acting CEO in 2019 during a previous medical leave.”

Parker joined United Power in 2006 as the CFO and was promoted to CEO in June of 2017.

“As CEO, John successfully led the cooperative on several key initiatives these past two and a half years, and has positioned United Power well to move on to future,” stated Vigesaa. “On behalf of the entire United Power Board, we wish John enjoyment in his retirement and thank him for his contributions.”

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ruling by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Friday was a mixed bag for Tri-State Generation and Transmission, but a potential win for United Power and its members. The ruling stated that a complaint filed by United Power at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) can proceed. The complaint, filed in November of 2019, asks the PUC to help determine “reasonable and non-discriminatory exit charges” for United Power to leave its contract with Tri-State. In addition, FERC concluded that Tri-State has been FERC regulated since September 3, 2019 when Tri-State added their first non-utility member.

However, the ruling also stated, should the Colorado PUC or its courts find the addition of this non-utility member a violation of State law, FERC could reconsider this ruling.

“United Power has been very methodical in our approach to determining our course forward in regard to wholesale power,” stated Dean Hubbuck, Chief Energy Resource Officer.

“We are weighing the cost and mix of power we receive from Tri-State with other options in the energy marketplace, and we need the PUC to provide an accurate and fair exit charge so we can make good decisions for our Cooperative’s future on behalf of our membership.”

United Power is Tri-State’s largest wholesale power purchaser, comprising approximately 16% of their total energy sales. Under the current Tri-State contract, United Power has struggled to exercise more control over their costs of wholesale power, and the limits in place for the integration of more renewable energy resources. In filing the complaint with the PUC, United Power is hoping to finally determine an accurate and reasonable cost to exit their power contract, should they choose to do so.

“From the beginning, United Power has tried to partner with Tri-State by providing several suggested paths for these discussions to continue in a productive manner.

However, we have not been able to agree on a method suitable to both parties,” stated Bryant Robbins, CEO. “Simply put, United Power wants to lower costs to our members and integrate more local renewable resources into our power mix. One option to achieve this goal is through exiting our contract with Tri-State. We hope a ruling by the PUC will help us clarify the costs and provide an exit pricing methodology that is both clear and fair to our membership and the membership of Tri-State.”

Considering the FERC ruling, on March 23, 2020, United Power filed a request for a status conference with the PUC and plans to move forward in obtaining the information requested.

“As a cooperative we have a duty to advocate on behalf of our local membership,” stated Robbins. “We will continue to work through the PUC to get an accurate and fair exit price so we can better understand our path forward.”

United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative delivering electricity to nearly 95,000 meters at homes, business, and farms in Colorado's north central front range.

For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media at facebook.com/unitedpower or twitter.com/unitedpowercoop.

Re-Elect Dave Rose for United Power Director Re-Elect Virginia "Ginny" A. ear United Power Members, United Power has had much success in the past D Buczek for United Power Director few years and it has been a privilege to serve you as your United Power Director during these successful years. There are still many challenges facing United Power in our efforts to reduce rates and provide clean, reliable power to your homes, farms and businesses and I would like to continue to represent you. Based on my director certifications I have earned in the past few years I continue to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to make valuable decisions for all members. I am Dave Rose asking for your vote and support to re-elect me so I can continue to work for you.

I have been active in community events, meetings, and new developments that UP has initiated to better serve all the members in the UP territories. During this time UP has welcomed 2400 new members in Frederick, opened the Carbon Valley Service Center, implemented the Fire Mitigation Policy, exceeded $500 million in assets for the first time and reached 843 consecutive days without loss of time injuries. Also, during this time frame UP built the largest storage battery system in the state and quickly restored power outages during the bomb cyclone winter storm.

These are just a few of the major accomplishments and I know the importance of providing, affordable, reliable, safe, environmentally friendly electrical service to all the residential, agricultural and business members. I will continue to work hard for you as we negotiate with Tri-State to reduce energy rates and provide more flexibility in member choice.

In my continued efforts to serve you I look forward visiting all the communities in the UP territories to meet and listen to UP members’ energy needs.

Experiences and Qualifications United Power Board of Directors 2014 – current Almost Home Board of Directors 2012 – current Colorado Air and Space Port Advisory Board 2013 -2020 Brighton Urban Renewal Authority 2002 – 2019 Former Brighton Mayor and City Councilman (6 years) Former RTD Board of Directors (8 years) Registered Psychotherapist (part-time) 2015 – 2020 Former Brighton Elementary School Principal 32 years (National Distinguished Principal) B.S and M.S. degrees (Northeast Missouri State College) and Ed.S. degree Universtiy of Iowa Family Man: Wife, Wilma, Son Ryan Daughter-in-Law, Connie, Grandson Hayden and Cooper, Daughters, Samantha, Megan and Son-in-Law Andrew Garnett and Granddaughter Blair.

Thank you for your support in the past and I would appreciate your vote when you receive your ballots in March so I can continue to represent you and your energy needs.

Dave Rose, United Power Board of Directors drosehd56@gmail.com

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am pleased to be a candidate for reelection for United Power Director, West District. I have been a community volunteer and United Power member for twenty-nine years. My husband, Chuck and I raised our children in Firestone and have a longterm commitment in this community. The members of United Power are my friends and neighbors and I will continue to focus on the interests of the people and businesses of the United Power community. Additionally, I am currently Vice President of the Colorado Rural Electric Association, I represent the United Power Membership both locally and Statewide. As a Director, it is my responsibly to provide for the present and future needs of the United Power Membership and Service Territory.

The West Service Center represents United Powers commitment to community. The new service center on the I25 Frontage Road between 119 and 52 was an opportunity to address the present and future needs of the community and has significantly improved response times in the West District. The facility houses line crews, work vehicles, a warehouse, and storage yard eliminating long trips to and from Brighton. The building has a payment kiosk and community rooms. The location and versatility of our new West District faculty can help support both the Mountain and Plains areas. Short response times, fewer trips, and efficient use of resources benefits all the membership.

The industry is rapidly changing, presenting new opportunities and challenges requiring experienced and knowledgeable leadership. I thank you for the investment you have made in me as your United Power Director. I have benefited from hundreds of hours of Electric Cooperative education and years of experience. I would be honored to serve you, the members, for another term. Thank you, for your continued support and interest in Your Co-Op. Virginia “Ginny” A. Buczek

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ELECTION 2020 Four positions on United Power’s eleven-member board are up for election at the 2020 Annual Meeting scheduled for WEDNESDAY April 15, 2020. One seat in each director district (South, East, West and Mountain) will be up for a three-year term.

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