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Ken’s Paint & Body Shop: Orange Peel, Drips & Over Spray, No Way! en Brooker is detailed, consistent and other dings, dents and scratches. blessed with three K meticulous with the services he provides.

Mike Martindale says, “I thoroughly children. Neil died That’s precisely why Frederick resident, Mike researched body shops and found Ken’s

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Martindale took his extremely oxidized Dodge truck to Ken’s Paint and Body Shop, located at 9943 Colorado Boulevard. Ken officially opened at this location 43 years ago. He offers state of the art collision repair and “show quality” refinishing and paint.

Ken says, “I’ve painted everything but an airplane and I’ve served customers from New Mexico to Kansas.” He guarantees fast and friendly service but says, “Quality ALWAYS comes first!”

Take your vehicle to Ken’s Paint and Body Shop for a free estimate and you’ll see it’s like stepping into the past when you first enter. The garage presents an eclectic image with old and new calendars and jokes tacked to the walls. His office proudly boasts three walls of photos of past projects. It brings back memories of simpler times and an age when we sought, valued and expected the type of precise work that Ken gives.

Justin Tagliente, aka Beavis, a Carbon Valley resident, is Ken’s righthand man. Many know Justin from the Firestone Safeway. Together, Ken and Justin worked on Martindale’s truck, which during manufacturing, the paint did not cure properly so the paint failed under the clear coat. The hood and roof were heavily damaged from oxidation along w/several

to go above and beyond what most shops do. For instance, Ken doesn’t just tape around lights and chrome but they strip the vehicle of handles, bumpers, chrome, lights, etc. They sand everywhere the paint hits.” Mike mentioned much more but ended with, “Even though it took a little longer than we planned, it’s worth it!”

Besides the Martindale truck, one of Ken’s most recent jobs was restoring a 65 Cadillac convertible. The owner picked it up on Friday, went to a car show on Saturday and brought home the fi rst place trophy on Sunday!

His favorite project was a red 56 F100 Ford truck in which the owner invested $30k. Ken said, “We cut the frame, put in a Mustang II front end, chrome bumpers, wheels, interior, everything!”

Ken’s belly laugh is contagious and sincere; in his presence, you know you are with a friend. He’s jovial and strives to have a sense of humor, regardless of life’s circumstances.

Ken and Kay (married 46 years) have been

tragically 21 years ago at the age of 19.

Justin was Neil’s best friend. Ken and Kay’s son Tad, also a Carbon Valley business man, was in a horrific 4-wheeler incident in September 2015 and is now learning to live with his “new normal.” Daughter, Shelly Michaud, of Longmont, is also an entrepreneur like her dad and owns Shelly’s Scentsational Cleaning and is a Scentsy consultant.

Ken works with your insurance provider, helping alleviate some of the hassle.

After all these years, Ken

proudly states, “I still love and enjoy my work. It’s a lifestyle.” Call Ken Brooker at 303.678.0061 to schedule your free estimate or to ask more questions.

Left: Ken Brooker w/Mike Martindale Above top: Dodge w/oxidation Above: After paint and body work

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What’s On My Mind

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Remembering...Honoring...

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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony the morning of Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, to remember and honor the victims and responders of Sept.

11, 2011.

The 9/11 Ceremony will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and will be at the Frederick-Firestone F.P.D.’s Station #2, 3991 Rowe St. in Frederick. The Fire District would like to invite the community to the event to honor and remember the heroes and the victims of the attacks.

This year marks the 15th anniversary since the attack on America, and each year the Fire District has joined first responders across the country in the “Bells Across America” bell ringing ceremony to remember and honor those lives lost during the attack.

Immediately following the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony is the Northern Colorado Veteran’s Honor Flight line up and solute at 9 a.m. where the Miles of Smiles Lineup is along the W. I-25 Frontage Road in front of Station #2.

This event hosted twice each year is to recognize and honor America’s military veterans who are traveling to see their memorial in Washington D.C. The community is invited and encouraged to attend both events.

The Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District is governed by a Board of Directors and provides the Town of Frederick and the Town of Firestone and their residents emergency services, fire protection, prevention and education. For more information about the Fire District or the above events, please contact FFFPD Community Outreach Specialist Summer Stair at 303-833-2742 or by email at sstair@ fffd.us.

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A group of Firestone residents showed their support for the Firestone Police Department in a gathering on July 16, 2016, at Firestone Town Hall. Through the exchange of a few words and handshakes, police officers were shown great appreciation for what they do daily to protect the Firestone community.

I thought of the idea because with all the bad media news we hear all the time, everyone is affected by it in a negative way. I wanted to do something positive that would help people to feel differently. Thus the idea to thank our police force for what they do for our town, seemed a good idea.

I did this in a short time and many people had other plans or places to go at that time, so not many of the town people attended. But it didn’t matter because this was for the Chief of Police and all the police personnel. So as long as they were there that was what really mattered.

I had three people helping me to spread the word, solicit donations from local businesses, and be my main help. Thank you to Mona Dupont, Donna Kunkel and David Meintzer. I want to thank them so much for what they did. Also all the businesses in Firestone who so willingly gave drinks, snacks, gift certificates for dinners, and pizza, all as tokens of thanks to our police dept. My main support was the chief of police of Firestone, David Montgomery. He was always in contact with me, helping me with whatever I needed, and very encouraging and happy that I was taking time for his police personnel. And the police personnel who attended that evening were also very appreciative.

If every town or city would just take some time to say thank you to our Police, it would brighten their day. They have family too who are also affected by what is happening today.

So thank you Firestone Police for being here when we need you. We respect and Marjorie Hall depend on your service to us. We appreciate you.

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A Prayer for Lisa

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Lisa. Pray for Lisa. It was the strangest thing; this urge that suddenly came over me. It was as if an actual voice had spoken, firm and commanding.

Pray for Lisa? I prayed for my six-yearold daughter every night, just like I did for her brother and sister. But why now?

We were on the road, headed to my parents’ house for Christmas. Lisa was riding with my brother Bobby up ahead. I was following along in my car with my two other children.

Bobby was holding the speed limit; just like I had asked him to. Lisa turned to wave at me through the back window.

Everything seemed fine.

Pray for Lisa. Now. The voice again, even more emphatic.

A chill ran through me. Lord, please watch over Lisa. Keep her out of harm’s way. Wrap your protecting arms tight around her.

Up ahead, Bobby slowed. I could see a semi-truck directly in front of him.

Its trailer was weaving back and forth.

Something was clearly wrong with it.

The trailer bounced and then fishtailed.

Bobby’s brake lights flared.

Then, to my horror, the trailer detached from the driver’s cab. “Lord, keep Lisa safe!” I cried.

Bobby swerved. Just enough to escape a collision with the runaway trailer.

Thank God, Lisa was safe. Thank God for the voice, I thought.

But I could only watch helplessly as the trailer slid into the other lane—

smashing into an oncoming car. Bobby and I both pulled over and rushed to the demolished vehicle. The backseat behind the driver was completely crushed. “Is everyone okay?” I gasped.

“I think so,” the driver said. He, his wife and their teenage daughter climbed out, shakily, but unharmed.

The man stared at the backseat and let out a deep breath. “We just stopped a couple of minutes ago and my daughter switched places with the Christmas gifts,” he told us. “If she had still been sitting there...” He didn’t have to say more.

The man then introduced himself and his wife.

“And what’s your name?” I asked their daughter.

“Lisa,” the girl replied.

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Firestone Cultural Committee Partners With Carbon Valley Regional Library to Present Firestone Art & Music Show In October

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he Firestone Cultural Committee is excited to partner with the Carbon Valley Regional Library once again to host the Firestone Art & Music Show in October 2016. The show will highlight artists from the communities of Firestone, Frederick, Dacono and Mead.

A reception is set for Oct. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. The reception is a great time for artists to visit with guests, meet other artists, listen to live music, enjoy refreshments and take part in this

special event.

The call for entries is now open as artists are welcome to apply for admission into the show by filling out the application online at www. firestone co.gov/ FirestoneArtMusicShow. Types of artwork that will be displayed include, but are not

limited to, paintings, drawings, sculptures, jewelry, carvings and metalwork.

Artists 16 and older may submit to the exhibit.

Artists will be limited to two pieces each with the exception of artists displaying items in the display cases like jewelry.

Live art demonstrations are also

back at the event this year and artists have the opportunity to be considered for a demonstration during the reception.

Artists interested in being considered for a live art demonstration should select that option on the application. Selected artists will be set up in the library meeting room to do painting, drawing, weaving and more.

For more information, visit the event website or contact Kristi Ritter by calling 303-531-6254 or emailing kritter@ firestoneco.gov.

Howe Mortuary Acquired by Family-owned Allnutt Funeral Service

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ick Allnutt and Susan Hughes, owners of Allnutt Funeral Service, are expanding the 130-year-old family-owned and operated business with the purchase of Howe Mortuary & Cremation Services, located at 439 Coffman Street, Longmont, Colorado.

Geoff Howe will continue in his role as Funeral Director to serve the community with the expanded resources and support of Allnutt Funeral Service. In addition, Howe will serve as a director on Allnutt’s board of directors. Staff members, Barbara Weber, Patrick Atencio, Eric Johnson, Shera Quincannon, Chuck Bowland, Jan Sciacca, Connie Wills and Pat Casey will continue to serve the community with the same quality of care they have provided for a decade, spanning four generations. The mortuary will also retain the Howe name.

“The decision to sell a multi-generation family business is significant. Rick Allnutt and I have known each other for more than

30 years. Our great grandfathers and fathers knew and respected each other. Coming together with Allnutt Funeral Service is like bringing family members together to see how we can increase our contributions to the community together. Choosing Allnutt was the best option to protect our family name and reputation in the Longmont area, which was paramount in our decision,” Howe says. Howe has owned the mortuary since 1986 and has been involved with many local organizations and supported efforts that enhance the fabric and wellbeing of the community.

Together, Howe Mortuary & Cremation Services and Allnutt Funeral Service represent 10 generations and 250 years of continuous service to the families of Northern Colorado. Howe Mortuary & Cremation Services has been associated with funeral service since 1898, and in ownership of the Howe family since 1909.

Allnutt ensures that families who have existing relationships with Howe Mortuary will continue to be served with the same quality service and personalized care.

Families who have pre-arrangement plans with the location will continue to have those plans honored. “What families may find different, perhaps, are more options to consider. If families have already prearranged, they may wish to review their plans with us to see if there are additional options to consider,” says Howe.

In 1977, Geoffrey W. Howe joined his father, George Jr., as the fourth generation to represent the business. Over the years, members of the Howe family have been active contributors to their communities and each of the family’s four generations of leadership has also served as president of the Colorado Funeral Directors Association.

“One of the most important aspects of bringing this location into our business is

honoring the traditions and expectations of the community that has been served for generations by these professionals.

Combining their commitment to community with ours and continuing their care and unprecedented service will continue their legacy moving forward,” comments Allnutt.

Allnutt is also excited about expanding the community experience at the location.

“We embrace a simple philosophy – connecting people, through life, through loss.

Our locations are active in all aspects of the community, from volunteering and offering educational programs, to hosting events throughout the year for the sole purpose of bringing our communities together. Whether it is a traditional holiday service or a community event at the location, we enjoy bringing families together. It has enriched the lives of those we’ve touched and the lives of our staff as well,” Allnutt says.

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Dear Editor...

Dear Editor:

I had some issues regarding this Fourth of July article written by Jordan Brown. I find that in the spirit of Independence Day, this article separated rather than united Americans. I also find that it is racist to say that we hyphenate by our own choice. When you live as a minority, you do not get to choose your ethnicity. The labels and stereotypes are given to us. I would like to attach the email I sent to the author for you to read and hopefully get a sense of understanding from it.

Dear Jordan Brown, I am not aware of your gender or ethnicity, but judging from your article, I feel you grew up with a lot of privilege. A privilege that a lot of minorities do not have. I originally wanted to let this go and not respond, but your article really hit a nerve with me.

I am a young Mexican-American woman.

I choose to be identified that way because I am as much Mexican, as I am an American. I don’t think I’m special or privileged for doing so. In fact, regardless of how I label myself, plenty of

others do it for me.

In my short time of 20 years, being born and raised in Colorado, I have experienced numerous issues with racism.

I have been called every offensive name in the book and I am sure it’ll continue. That is because regardless of how “American” I act and how “American” I try to be, people will always see me as a Mexican. They’ll see my brown skin, my dark features, and I cannot and I refuse to change it.

I embrace my Mexican heritage proudly and I hyphenate my American because I live every day as both. I do not believe it is fair to say that anyone who does hyphenate that they need to “consider the fact that this is not the country for you.” I was born in this country, I was raised here, I love it here, and I will most likely die here.

But being an American does not take away from my Mexican heritage. I live with both, I live as both, but I am judged as one.

I feel as though you are blaming the minorities for the separation and racism in this country which is not accurate at all. Our identities show on the outside as much as the inside, but so often we are only judged for how we look, how our skin is colored, and how we talk.

You speak of uniting America, but the best way to unite is to accept our differences and take the time to understand that we are all American, hyphenated or not.

Sincerely, Marissa Seelye

Dear Editor:

I wanted to comment on a couple of the articles in July’s paper.

First, I want to say, as a new comer to the Carbon Valley, I first saw your paper in a doctor’s office and was impressed from the start. A paper willing to put a Bible quote on the front page, and covering the Carbon Valley pretty completely from what I saw - local events, the Mayors, local politicians, etc. I think you have a fine product here.

I read Jordan’s article and agree completely. We have become hyphenated Americans, instead of simple Americans.

America is strong because people want, or used to want to be part of the “American experiment”. We either come together, or we fall together, A house divided....”. This includes holding ALL people to the same judicial standards.

As for Kelly’s article, the individual who wrote she was violating their freedom from religion, points to another example of our failed educational system. We don’t, you don’t, have a right “from” religion, we, you, have a right “of religion”. The first Amendment to the Constitution says “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free expression thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; .....

This means that the government can’t

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establish one religion and force all people to follow that religion, therefore allowing the leaders to have power over the people through that religion, the way England used the Catholic religion to control the people. And, too, Kelly has the freedom of the press to print her thoughts and the freedom of speech to say them. The reader does have the “right” not to read the paper, but does have a CHOICE. We have become a very intolerant people. We are not allowed to hurt someone else’s feelings. I didn’t see anywhere in the Constitution about freedom from getting one’s feelings hurt. It used to be, I may not like what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it.

Now it’s... I’m calling my lawyer and I will sue you for saying something I don’t like.

Pocket Constitutions are available from The Heritage Foundation. More Americans need to read it. Our Founders said they wrote the Constitution and the Bill of Rights so that all people could read and understand them, not just the politicians and those in power. America is the last hope for the world. People flee other countries to come here. Where are we to go???

Please keep up the good work.

Dan Roberts, Firestone

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

 Well Dacono, August is full of fun this year. National Night Out- Tuesday, August 2nd: Get ready for National Night Out and a Summer Movie Night on Tuesday, August 2nd.

The evening begins at 7 p.m. at Dacono City Hall. Let’s talk safety, build a Joe Baker stronger community, and then enjoy a FREE movie in the park. National Night Out is an annual communitybuilding campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. The Dacono Police Department has a special evening designed to promote public safety and enhance community relations between our first responders and residents. Check out police cars, hands-on learning stations, and enjoy free refreshments. Mountain View Fire Protection District will also be there as they continue to serve the city of Dacono providing public safety and fire protection.

They will have the Safety Bus there along with Fire Apparatus, Sparky the fire safety dog with safety tips and free stuff and then we can all sit back and relax for a FREE outdoor movie at Dave Osborne Park. Back by popular demand, the movie begins at dusk; featuring the movie

FIRESTONE MAYOR, PAUL SORENSEN

 At our July 13 Firestone Board of Trustees meeting, we directed staff to proceed with putting an initiative on the November 2016 ballot to ask voter approval to Paul Sorensen finance a new public safety facility for our Firestone Police Department. We know that keeping Firestone safe is a full-time job. With the growth that our community continues to experience we need a more adequate facility for our officers so that they can be safe as they protect our community.  Here’s some background for you on our current facility.

The current Town Hall was built in 1999 and includes the board room,

FREDERICK MAYOR, TONY CAREY

 We’re celebrating how much Safety Matters in Frederick in August and the Tony Carey Frederick Police Department is largely responsible for the safety we enjoy in our community. Along with the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, they provide excellent service to our residents and I wanted to take the chance to thank them for the great job that they do.  One of the programs our Frederick PD is most proud of

“Zootopia” Pack a snack and enjoy an evening under the stars. What a great way meet your neighbors and strengthen neighborhood spirit.  “Splish-Splash” We’re all enjoying the new Splash-Park and I’ve received amazing feedback from everyone about this well need amenity to our community. I want to give a very special thank you to public works for the hard work and dedication they put into this project to make all of us in Dacono happy. I also want to acknowledge Emma Bustos for her initiative and effort to bring Dacono kids a fun new park.  Well; it’s an election year everyone and this year we have two seats on council up for a vote. If you are interested in serving our wonderful city and would like to be part of our wining council team then please take the challenge and run for a seat on city council, petitions will be available for pick up at city hall on Tuesday August 9 and MUST be turned in No later then 5:00 PM Monday August 29th for validation purposes and then you’ll be on the ballot for the November 8 2016 election to City Council of Dacono, Good Luck  Carbon Valley Music & Spirits Festival-The Carbon Valley Music and Spirits Festival returns on Saturday, August 6th to Centennial Field– under the blue water tower. The festivities begin at 2 p.m. with a full day of music, food, spirits, and fun! The music entertainment this year includes Cracker, the Railbenders, Kerry Pastine & the Crime Scene, Goatz!, William’s Reserve, Grace Kuch, and more! Kids will enjoy activities such as a magician and balloon artist, bungee trampoline, climbing wall, and bounce houses. The spirits competition will feature samples and cocktails from some of the finest distilleries in Colorado. Participating distilleries include: Spring 44 Distilling, Vapor Distillery, Syntax Spirits Distillery, Bear Creek Distillery, Black Canyon Distillery, Colorado Sun Shine and

Mystic Mountain Distillery. The spirits tasting is from 3-5p and 6-8p with judging from 5-6p. The price for the glass and 5 tickets is $15.

Food vendors and a beer garden are available. The day ends with the best fireworks display in Carbon Valley, sponsored by Centura Health.

As always admission and parking are free.  I would like to take a moment and thank our city’s finest; The Dacono police department has some of the Finest Man and Women serving the citizens here in our great city and I would appreciate it if we said hello to them when you see them and thank them for their service which they rarely hear from us and far to often they are almost never thanked for what they do, so; acknowledge them, even if it’s just a nod of the head sometimes that’s all it takes.  Traveling Vietnam Wall - The American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall is coming to Dacono from Thursday, September 15 to Sunday, September 18. Located at Furniture Row in Dacono; This 80 percent replica of the Vietnam wall is 360 feet long and includes every name from the permanent wall in Washington D.C. Don’t miss this opportunity to Honor and remember our Vietnam heroes. Viewing is free to the public. Furniture Row has graciously offered their land just south of the parking lot to host this amazing opportunity to see a part of history. Please visit their website and donate to the cause, http://www.coloradoremembers. com http://www.americanveteranstravelingtribute.com/#!schedule/ cums “Like” them on Face-Book, https://www.facebook.com/ weekofrememberance/?fref=ts  Thank you for taking the time to read my report, like us on FaceBook and/or check out our website anytime for information, Take care; Mayor Joe Baker

administrative office space and police office space. However, the police space was built to accommodate only five staff members. In 2006 the Town invested in a modular office building that sits behind Town Hall. Half of that is for our Finance department, and the other half houses 18 officers who share work space because there isn’t room for individual work stations.  We need to preserve the health, safety and welfare of our Firestone community by preventing crime before it starts. We need to accommodate the interdepartmental growth and development of our officers who are protecting our community. We need to continue to provide an exceptional level of customer service that our citizens have come to expect. And we need to make the safety of our community our number one concern.  In the coming weeks our staff will be finalizing architectural designs for a new public safety facility, the exact location and cost estimates to share with our citizens. But we can’t do it alone. If you’re interested in becoming a leader to support this mission, please contact our Firestone Police Department at 303-833-0811.  In Other Firestone Happenings:  I want to invite all of you to join the Firestone Police Department for its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 2

from 6 to 8 p.m. at Settlers Park, 11447 Deerfield Drive. The National Night Out program is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness in our community, while also strengthening neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships. This event will include live music, fun games, ice cream and a tasty food truck to enjoy dinner.

This is a great opportunity to say thanks to our local police officers and the job that they do in our community every day!  We are wrapping up our Food & Flick Friday series on Aug. 5 at Hart Park, 467 Jackson Ave. We’ve had a great season full of live music, gourmet food trucks, games and activities, and fun movies on the big screen. Our last movie will be Inside Out, so don’t miss it!  I want to say congratulations to the Carbon Valley Relay for Life for hosting another very successful event on July 9. With more than 250 participants they raised more than $100,000 for cancer research and awareness. Our Firestone team contributing more than $4,100 to that goal – way to go!  As always, I’m available to answer questions or concerns and enjoy the opportunity to engage with all of our residents. Please contact me via email at psorensen@firestoneco.gov.

is their large neighborhood watch group, which will be showcased at National Night Out on Tuesday August 2nd in which almost every single neighborhood participates. If you’re interested in learning more about neighborhood watch, contact the police department and ask for Chief Barbour as he personally heads up this group.  One thing you may not realize about the police department is that the community is organized into three sectors that our three sergeants are responsible for. It’s important that you know which sergeant is in charge of the area you live in, so you can contact him directly for any questions or issues you may have. ● East Sector - Sgt. Lotspeich - All Frederick neighborhoods east of Colorado Blvd. ● Central Sector - Sgt. Bedsaul - All Frederick neighborhoods west of Colorado Blvd. to the East I-25 frontage road. ● West Sector - Sgt. Egan - All Frederick neighborhoods west of I-25 and from Glacier Business Park to Salazar Way  Just call the police department at 720.382.5700 and ask for the sergeants listed above. There are also two community

service officers that take care of code enforcement throughout the community, and they are also important people to know in case you want to report any code violations and ask any questions related to lost animals, weed complaints and the like. The sectors are only for weed control issues, for any other questions you can contact either of them. You can also use the Submit A Request tool on our website as any requests submitted will also be routed to the correct person. ● East Sector – Paul Scarlett - All neighborhoods east of Colorado Blvd. ● West Sector – Jay Vigil – All neighborhoods west of Colorado Blvd.  Frederick PD offer many other great programs that I encourage you to look into and take advantage of such as the Ride Along Program and the Vacation Watch Program. You can find out more about all of these programs at www.frederickco.gov/ communityprograms.  As always, I am happy to come to your next group meeting, or schedule a one-on-one, if that’s of interest, just email me at tcarey@frederickco.gov.

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Hello Kelly,

I wanted to let you know that I thought the piece Jordan Brown wrote, entitled “July 4th 1776 or July 4th 2016-Independence Day” was a really great read, which made a lot of sense to me. My Great Grandparents came from Southwest Germany in 1871. Additionally, I have lineage of the Germans from Russia, known as “Volga Deutsch”. Recently, in family papers, I found Great Grand Father’s (the Volga Deutsch Grandfather) American citizenship document, signed in 1894. This being said, I have to agree with Jordan Brown’s article. I am American. I am not GermanAmerican. My mother told me that when she was little, she more than once heard her Grandfather exclaim “speak United States” meaning that they had come to this country and everyone in the household would speak the language of the land. Bottom line, they assimilated. Unfortunately, my family lost it’s native tongue. Nevertheless, I picked It up through school and the winding road of my life’s travels. Furthermore, this doesn’t mean that our family culture completely disappeared. Recently, I saw this when I visited my brother in Nevada. I opened his refrigerator and saw the same type of foods that are in my refrigerator; the same type of food I remember seeing in my grandmother’s refrigerator. The point I make is to remember one’s roots; they are valuable to self identity and worthwhile life skills. I will also never forget that those ancestors came here and became Americans. My ancestors were part of the millions who left their homeland to live in

Dear Kelly,

Thank you for your publication for our communities. As a relatively new comer to the area, it is appreciated.

I also would like to thank you for sharing your life and Christian beliefs in a very gentle, genuine, and humble way.

You graciously witness and share your reason for the hope you have in you with gentleness and reverence (I Peter 3:15).

I found it most ironic that in the July issue where the article on page 1 discussed the importance of being Americans that your column addressed a disgruntled reader claiming that “you violate (his) freedom FROM religion.”

I believe the first amendment provides freedom OF religion, granting each American his or her right to believe in whichever deity he or she chooses, including no deity at all. The founding fathers did not want the same thing to happen in America that happened in England: the government allied itself to one particular church and the entire country was proclaimed to belong to the Church of England. The founding fathers never intended to silence religion in America, but that is now how many people-especially those who are antagonistic toward religion, especially Christianity-have come to misperceive it.

The writer asked you if there were a way “to get removed from this highly offensive cult material.” You suggested that he or she could stop it at the post office. Another way is for the reader to skip reading your half page column.

I suspect (and hope) you do not stop

our nation. I believe they built their little part of Eastern Colorado with hard work, sacrifice, pain and joy that all families experience.

I am very proud of my family. Yet still, I’m American, no hyphens, just American.

Furthermore, I also liked your editorial in “What’s On My Mind” from the same edition. I can say that I am spiritual, though not religious in the classical sense, although I call myself Christian. You know what? That’s OK. My spirituality suits my needs, as I hope your beliefs suit yours. I hope that “freedom from religion” suits the person who asked you to remove the references to scripture in the Carbon Valley Consumer Report. Do I need to have scripture in the CVCR? The answer is no, but there is nothing wrong with it being their either. Sometimes I take a minute to think about the verses, sometimes I do not. I strongly believe this; If one does not believe that a certain value, comment or action suits a personal need or supports what is important to self, then do not partake of what makes the ill feeling. Look beyond it and continue the journey. Two things come from this, the knowledge of what is available (of what some people believe and is important to them) and the self discipline to either partake or reject the idea or action. In my humble opinion, if we all knew just a little bit more about each other and tried to understand, rather than discharge that what is foreign or distasteful, perhaps more people would get along. Then again, no one is asking me. That’s alright too.

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sharing your faith and Christian beliefs in your column. You do not work for the government nor is your publication sponsored by any government agency.

You have the right to free speech.

It is too bad there isn’t an opportunity for this reader to sit with you and explain what exactly about your column offends him. It would be interesting to hear his story and listen to what offends him about Jesus Christ. I suspect the person dislikes the church because of some past hurts caused by people in the church. Or perhaps the person’s pride has deeply bought into the world’s system of thinking and he knows the consequences if there is a one, true God. There also might be some ignorance involved but his word choice indicates something more emotional is behind his thinking. Moral problem, pride or ignorance are the three things C.S. Lewis believed keep most people away from trusting in Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Kelly, I believe our Father above is smiling on you and saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” You are not denying Him in public and neither will He deny you on judgment day. In the meantime keep proclaiming grace and truth and trust that God’s Word will not return empty but will accomplish the purpose He intends for it. (Is. 55:11) Your words are encouraging many people. And we will pray that the Spirit changes hearts and minds for Jesus.

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Am I the only one who missed the notification that the Carbon Valley Recreation District is building a new Recreation Center? There is a new sign on the East side frontage road of I-25 between Highway 119 and Highway 66 that announces the “Proposed site of the Carbon Valley Recreation Center”.

The sign itself has only been in place for about two weeks, not the several months that have expired from the failed attempt to establish a recreation center at this location last year. Is the Recreation District planning on restarting the issue about the location

and use of a new Recreation Center, or is this merely a sales ploy by the developer who has its own sign just up the road from the Recreation Center sign?

This is the same developer that was assisting the Recreation District in the failed bond issue last year. There is the possibility that the sign is nothing more than a sales ploy to lure in more buyers with the unstated idea that there will be a new recreation center there soon. Maybe once the development is sold out there will be another attempt to build a new recreation center there, but I feel that it will go down to defeat, just like the last time.

Jordan Brown

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Apartment Complex Proposed in Frederick

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’ve driven past this sign multiple times and am finally taking the time to look into it. It’s located at the southwest corner of Frederick Way and 5th Street in Frederick.

You’ll see the CV Rec Gymnastics Center, which houses the Carbon Valley Senior Center, in the background.

As I looked into this proposed apartment complex on the Frederickco.gov website I found out quite a lot of details about this project: •• Grant Real Estate Company is the owner, mortgagee or lienholder •• They are proposing a four-story complex •• It is planned to be 16,337 square foot •• The building will have 54 units •• It will be 56 feet tall •• The proposed building is L-shaped •• This building will obstruct views for the homes to the east

I don’t know exactly how I feel about the proposed complex but I do know that good housing is important. However, I haven’t wrapped my head around the “4-stories tall.” In my mind, it’s either going to stand out like a sore thumb or others are going to develop taller buildings in the area in the future. I have to really think

about that one.

The area is also zoned as Downtown which encompasses a variety of types of structures from residential to commercial.

What does that mean for this particular portion of Frederick that is rapidly growing already?

You can go to this link to check out more details: www.gis.frederickco.gov/ArcGIS/rest/services/Developments/MapServer/1/95/attachments/362

Kelly Martindale Frederick Resident

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Kids Cafe is Back- Free Summer Lunch Stop by New Horizon Church (701 Carbondale) daily Monday-Friday, between 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Summer lunch is offered until August 12.

Dacono’s Summer Movie Night—Zootopia—Nat’l Night Out August 2 Tuesday, August 2– Dave Osborne Park

Get ready for National Night Out and a Summer Movie Night on Tuesday, August 2nd. The evening begins at 7 p.m. at Dacono City Hall. Let’s talk safety, build a stronger community, and then enjoy a FREE movie in the park. National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. The Dacono Police Department have a special evening designed to promote public safety and enhance community relations between our first responders and residents. Check out police cars, hands-on learning stations, and enjoy free refreshments.

Back by popular demand, a FREE outdoor movie at Dave Osborne Park featuring the movie Zootopia. The movie begins at dusk. Pack a snack and enjoy an evening under the stars. What a great way meet your neighbors and strengthen neighborhood spirit!

Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Company Did you know there is a Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Company retail store nearby? The Northglenn Mountain Man Nut & Fruit store is easy to get to, right off 104th and I-25. They’re located in the Northglenn Market Place, which is two lights west of I-25 and 104th.. The chocolate is made in Parker. Malted Milk Balls, Cinnamon Bears & nuts are good sellers. Of course chocolate is always in season. Check out their great gift baskets.

They’re open Mon-Sat 10-7 and Sunday 11-5 and can be reached at 303.428.8605.

Tea & Fashion Show, 7th Annual The Trinity Ladies Auxiliary of Frederick will be hosting their 7th Annual Tea & Fashion Show on Sept 10, 2016 at 11:00 am. Ticket prices are $10.00 ea.

The function will be held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Hall on 5th St in Frederick, CO. There are a limited number of tickets available for sale. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Sue Mason at 303-833-3506.

Vietnam Traveling Wall Arrives in September!

Sunday, September 11th, kicks off the “Week of Remembrance” community event with the annual 9/11 Ceremony hosted by Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District at 8:00 am, followed by the Military Honor Flight at 9:00 am.

The week will be highlighted by the display of the Vietnam Traveling Wall organized by VFW Post 9741. The Wall will be on exhibit September 15-18 at Furniture Row, located on the East Frontage Road in Dacono, between I-25 Exits 232 and 235. The opening ceremony is scheduled at 1:00 pm, Thursday, September 15th, the public is invited to attend. The Wall is open for public viewing at no charge 24 hours a day until 3:00 pm Sunday, September 18. For more information visit ColoradoRemembers.com, or contact VFW Post 9741 at 720-552-6191.

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November 8 Election T.J. Cole Senate Candidate For Colorado SD23

Inclusive Leadership.

Aren’t You Tired Of Radicalism On Both Sides?

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reetings! I am T.J. Cole, and I am pursuing the office of State Senate in District 23. I am a Colorado native. I grew up in North Denver and attended Denver North High School. I attend undergraduate school at The Colorado College in Colorado Springs. I also graduated from The University of Denver Law School, and the University of Denver’s Graduate School of International Studies. I am a Judge by trade but also practice law, been a reserve police officer, and owned my own small business.

I am a religious person committed to the timeless and eternal principles that honor God who created us equal, and which make for a good life and thriving communities. I am also a member of my Church Choir. I am the proud father of 4 children and three foster/step children. I have been a College Football Coach, and a varsity high school Football, Basketball, and Tennis coach. I coach High school Mock Trial and enjoy working with youth in our community.

I thoroughly enjoy the wonders of our great state. I am an avid fisherman, and love to camp and bike through our mountain towns. I am a member of the NRA and want to seek common sense solutions in our community while protecting all of our rights.

I am a lifelong advocate for bipartisan politics. I have been very active in the Community and have served on many volunteer boards and committees. I have a strong law enforcement background and have served in the judiciary for over twenty two years. I am a founder and a Board member of five Charter schools. I hold five college degrees and am a College professor locally and nationally. I have trained Judges from around the world.

I launched my campaign for the Colorado State Senate District 23 to change how things are done in our community

for the better. I aim to bring inclusive bipartisan representation to the District. I seek to restore the people’s faith that their voices will be heard, and not drowned out by partisan politics. Hard work and fairness should mean something. Middle-class values do matter!! I plan to work with my local municipalities to secure their visions of a strong future. I plan to fight for small businesses so that they can be a part of the middle class resurgence here in Colorado.

I plan to partner with our Oil and Gas companies and other industries to increase jobs and protect our natural resources for years to come. I truly believe that there IS a way to provide safety to our communities, respect local control and work together for common sense solutions.

Transportation via mass transit and improving roads are another issue that your Senator needs to be leading the fight for. I will lead that fight.

Education reform is also important. We must find ways to improve quality with the funding we have, and reduce the over testing of our students. We must make education more easily accessible to more nontraditional populations, and stop the over regulation and inefficiencies of our system.

So join the Cole for Colorado Campaign and be a part of the change!

I believe that my experience as a Judge, Lawyer, Reserve Policeman, Coach, Small Business Owner, Father and Community Activist, qualify me to lead our district towards a better future.

“I am honored to have the support of grassroots leadership throughout Colorado and support from Democrats, Independents, and Republicans.,” I know that with a unified vision and strong work ethic EVERYONE in District 23 will feel represented and heard. http://www.coleforcolorado.com

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s the fall election approaches we all will have to search our consciences and make decisions on how we vote. As a Republican, I stand for conservative principles and middle class values. These values are important to me and that is why I support T.J. Cole for Senator.

T.J. is hardworking, fiscally conservative and wiling to be a voice for all of the people of District 23. He will work for ALL of the people of our district and will bring people together. His commitment to inclusiveness, better transportation, helping small businesses and improving education are directly in line with my values.

It is refreshing to have a politician who truly cares about ALL of the people of the District and who will work to bring us together, not keep us polarized and further apart.

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don’t know about everyone else in our district (Senate District 23), but I for one am tired of both parties ignoring the needs of the people. What we continue to see daily on television is disgusting, divisive and not good for our democracy.

Our current Senator has voted against the majority, in our own district, 67% of the time and is proud of it! She prides herself on being a member of the group called the ‘hateful 8’. Really?

I am supporting T.J. Cole to be our next state senator because I support his platform of bringing Democrats, Republicans and Independents together to collaborate and formulate policy that reflects and supports our community. I support his common sense approach to getting ALL of us involved and informed.

He is experienced, and highly qualified.

He is a Judge and a former police officer.

His commitment to building bridges

with local government, small businesses, and bringing in members of the different parties to work together is refreshing and an example of true democracy.

I have lived in the Carbon Valley for over ten years and I have yet to see the other candidate once.

Yet I have seen T.J. Cole at almost every town event. I have seen him at Town Council meetings; I was there when he took second at the Firestone Chili Cook off; I saw him run the Firestone 5K; and I was there when he did the Tri Town BBQ and Charity Car Show for local youth.

It’s time we elected a Senator that represents ALL of us. Go T.J. Cole!

Susana A., Dacono, CO

Aidan Grapengeter, Barber at Mr. Todd’s As I ended high school in 2015 I made the decision to become a barber, following that decision I started to explore barber shops and get my haircut all over the place.

After visiting quite a few shops I stumbled upon Mr. Todd’s Barbershop in Fredrick, Colorado, and so I went into his shop to get a shave. We got to talking and I quickly found out he would be one of my teachers down at Emily Griffith Technical College.

I applied and started my courses in August, with Mr. Todd as my level 1 teacher. I spent the next 9 months honing my skills as a barber and getting through

school. Mid-June I went in to take my final barbering test and passed, I was then a licensed barber. After that I went straight to Mr. Todd’s Barbershop to tell him the great news.

I will now be taking haircuts in Mr. Todd’s Barbershop on Saturdays & Sundays from 8am-6pm. I am very excited to start my journey as a licensed barber, especially right here where it all started at Mr. Todd’s Barbershop.

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Resignation from Dacono City Council To be effective as of 5:00pm 11 July, 2016

City of Dacono, Colorado

City Councilman Carl Randolph

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fter giving it much consideration and prayerful thought, I have decided to resign my position on the Dacono City Council for reasons that involve my health and personal welfare.

I would like to thank the Citizens of Dacono who were kind enough to elect me to this position and for their honest belief that I was the right person to do what needed to be done to work with the Mayor and other members of the City Council and City Staff to do what is right to move this City forward and help those who most need our support. I am grateful beyond words and wish to thank each of you.

For those members of the City Staff and for the City Administrator and other members of the Administration that have done so much to help me learn the job and have worked so hard and diligently to make Dacono a better place, I wish to offer my heartfelt thanks and pray that you will be successful in all that you wish to do to help our Citizens and our City. This includes the City Attorney and our Police Chief and all of the wonderful Policemen and Women who serve so faithfully. I am proud of all of you.

For our Mayor and my fellow Councilmen who serve so faithfully on our City Council, I am thankful

Attention Civic Minded Citizens of Dacono for your dedication to doing the right thing and I pray for each of you as you move forward to do what you honestly feel is the best for our City and its Citizens.

May God Bless each of you with wisdom, honesty and discernment.

This resignation becomes effective as of 5:00pm 11 July, 2016.

Editor’s Note: A duplicate letter of resignation was also submitted by Peggy Randolph pictured at bottom right with Carl Randolph on left.

WANTED: Residents to fill two (2) vacancies on the Dacono City Council created by two resignations. One term will be until November 2017 and one term will be until November 2018.

Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age, and have lived in the City of Dacono for a period of at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of appointment. Must be a registered voter in Dacono. No person who has been convicted of embezzlement, bribery, perjury, solicitation of bribery, or subornation of perjury, shall serve as an elected official.

If you are interested please mail or deliver a letter of interest, complete with contact information, to Dacono City Hall, City Clerk, Valerie Taylor (512 Cherry, Dacono CO 80514) by 5:00pm, Friday, August 12, 2016. You will also be required to attend the Council interview session on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 6:15pm. The appointment to Council will take place at the Monday, August 22, 2016 regular City Council meeting at 6pm.

Please note, these Council vacancies are separate from the City Council elections to be held in November 2016.

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The popular “Barnyard Challenge” will take place. Who can eat the most of the 6 ½ pounds of food in a giant cast-iron skillet within an hour? Watermelon eatin’ and seed spittin’ contests, pie judging (who makes the best pies in Carbon Valley) and loads of other activities.

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Corinthia Crawford Loves Motocross

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orinthia Crawford is 10-year-old and a 5th grader at Legacy Elementary School. Unlike most girls, Corinthia has a love and passion for motocross. Most people who know about motocross, know it is mainly a “mans” sport. Corinthia started racing when she was 6-year-old.

She has won multiple national titles at the JS7 in Wortham, Texas for two years in a row. Corinthia won multiple district championships in the boys/girls 50cc class as well as multiple district championships in the boys/girls 65cc class. Corinthia was selected youth rider of the year for 2015 through the RMXA. Corinthia has received her ticket to Loretta Lynn’s, in Hurricane Mills, TN with a 2nd place overall in the girls 9 to 13-yearold class while racing at the regional at Oak Hill Raceway in Alvord, TX. Corinthia will be one of 30 girls around the United States to race August 1st-August 6th.

Making it to Loretta Lynn’s is every youth amateur’s dream. Corinthia is one of the youngest girls to race in this class this year.

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Time For Change Fitness Group On Tuesdays & Thursdays At 7pm In Frederick

Ladies, join us at Time For Change Fitness Group. Your first session is Free and the special is $40 for a 10 Session Punch Card, good at all locations. All fitness levels welcome and get a full body workout in each time with Interval Training/Circuit Training. Tues and Thurs at 7pm In Frederick, Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30am in Niwot through Aug 11th. Then, times in Niwot change to Mondays and Fridays at 8:45am. RSVP required for all classes. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM CPT, FNS, WFS at http:// timeforchangepersonaltraining.com/ or call 303.828.2856.

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Frederick’s National Night Out

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ight Frederick neighborhoods will participate in the 33rd Annual National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, August 2nd.

Neighborhood Watch groups in Eagle Valley, The Farm, Fox Run, Moore Farm, Prairie Greens, Rinn Valley, Summit View and Wyndham Hill will have gatherings to get to know their neighbors and stand against crime.

“National Night Out is going strong in Frederick in its eighth year,” said Frederick Chief of Police Gary Barbour.

“Our Neighborhood Watch program is one of the best in the area and helps the police department connect with the community to keep safety a priority.”

Anyone interested in learning more about or joining the Neighborhood Watch Program is encouraged to contact the Frederick Police Department at 720.382.5700.

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Be a part of Northern Colorado’s largest Honor Flight lineup. Don’t let our Veterans down – they are expecting to see us at the “Mile of Smiles” Lineup starting immediately following the 9/11 Ceremony at Frederick, at Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Station 2 on the I-25 West Frontage Road near the Air Life Helipad two miles north of Hwy 52.

This event has escalated to hundreds of supporters within northern Colorado and as far away as Wyoming, 1st Responders from around the region, a mile of U.S. flags lining the Frontage Road, people of all ages, service organizations too numerous to mention, cheers and tears that have accelerated the excitement of recognizing our Veterans and to humbly say “Thank You”.

Invite family, friends and neighbors to show up and show their support. Bring your banners, signs, flags, mementos, and the camera. It’s about Honor and Respect.

Keep the tradition going!

The Honor Flight is a nationwide program conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting US Military Veterans to Washington, DC to visit their memorials at no cost to the Veterans. In northern Colorado, Veterans meet at Embassy Suites in Loveland for a patriotic sendoff before boarding buses donated by Colorado State University to transport them to DIA where they will be flown via chartered plane to Washington, DC. The route from Loveland to DIA on I-25 brings the motorcade through the Carbon Valley area where they are greeted and cheered on by hundreds of supporters at the “Mile of Smiles” Lineup.

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Frederick Family Needs A Home Police Officer Dad Seeks Cure For Boys

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ichard Romito and his wife, Jamie, have four sons. The oldest son is away at college. The younger three, Dominic, 15; Collin, 9; and Kaleb, 7; live at home and all three have been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

This disease causes muscle degeneration and there is no treatment and no cure for DMD. They stop walking between the ages of 8 and 12. In their late teens, they are on breathing machines and their life expectancy right now is late teens to mid-20s.

When Dominic’s disease started progressing in 2014, he was unable to get up and down the stairs safely. The family was forced to move from their two-story home in Firestone into a ranch style rental in Frederick. The community they live in now is selling all of their rentals and their lease will expire in February 2017. The Romito’s are needing a ranch style home in the Carbon Valley area.

In March 2015, Dominic began using a wheelchair full-time. Richard said, “We can manage with Dominic’s wheelchair now but we need a home that will accommodate three wheelchairs.” Richard

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Richard is a police officer and Jamie takes care of all three boys. But even with Richard working overtime, there are still many bills to pay and it’s hard to save money for a house. It will take too long. So they are reaching out to the community for help. They are looking to build a house that can meet the boy’s needs. They need zero-depth entry doors, showers, accessible sinks, wider hallways and doorways and lifts. This would improve the boys’ safety and quality of life, so they can live full lives in the short time they have left.

Richard and Jamie started a nonprofit called The Romito Foundation to help kids with DMD feel like normal kids. The money raised pays for summer camps, sporting events and other social activities for about 30 Colorado families. But now the Romitos need help for their own family.

You can help�“pay it forward” by donating to their GoFundMe page or through The Jett Foundation where all proceeds are tax deductible and will do directly to the Romito family’s housing needs. Let’s rally together to support this family in our own community in need! For more information contact Patrick Thibeault at pattbo@gmail. com or 720-989-1386.

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Booth Hayes, 8, Invited to Junior World Championship Golf Tournament in San Diego

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irestone’s Booth Hayes had the lowest golf score for an 8-year-old in the Little People’s junior golf tournament in Quincy, IL in June. He was then invited to the Junior World Championship Golf Tournament in San Diego in July where he golfed alongside 1,204 other junior golfers, ages 6-17, from 51 countries and 40 states; the best from around the world participated.

Booth said, “I loved meeting other kids from around the world who didn’t speak my language but we had fun playing golf together.” Although Booth didn’t finish as well as he had hoped, he plans to keep practicing so that he can receive another invitation next year.

Booth practices at Bella Rosa golf course with PGA professional, Rick Price, and is part of their junior golf program.

Booth also loves to try out other local courses with his Dad on the weekends.

Golf constantly challenges a golfer’s creativity and concentration as every shot is different depending on various environmental changes. You can play the same golf course every day, but the game will always be different.

Golf is a great sport for kids as it teaches the importance of: • Honesty; • Patience; • Positive attitude; • Sportsmanship.

Booth started playing around with golf clubs in his back yard at age 3. He played his first 9-hole round two years ago at age 6. And look at him now!

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4 Ways to Bring Out Your Home’s Personality

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ike clothing and accessories, your home is a major outlet for expressing individuality. Are you an avid cook or enthusiastic entertainer? Then you probably have a gourmet kitchen or an inviting living room. Do you value your outdoor time? A garden outfitted for relaxing is probably on your wish list.

However, you don’t have to empty your bank account to add more personality to your space. Consider the following easy and budget-friendly additions.

1. Add a touch of paint Painting is one of the most economical ways to add style and personality to your home. Whether you’re interested in painting the outside or inside, this is a project that can be handled quickly and with little fuss. Not interested in a full paint job? Don’t forget about the front door. A bold pop of door color can leave a lasting first impression. Go deep red for rustic, bright green for fun, or choose a luxurious black for sophistication. A bright green door is both welcoming and fun, while a shiny black finish adds glamour.

2. Seek out statement pieces While you may not be able to refurnish your entire home, you can add definitive style and personality by choosing a statement furniture piece. Pick fun dining room chairs to contrast a more standard table, or a brightly colored couch to offset an ordinary living space. Want to create a unique outdoor space? A glamorous chaise lounge is ideal for relaxing al fresco.

3. Install new hardware and fixtures Small details can make a large impression when it comes to showcasing your taste. If you’re big on family-style meals and gatherings, pick out a custom

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hanging light fixture to install above your dining room table. Spend tons of time in the kitchen? Pick out stylish drawer pulls for your cabinetry. Want a luxurious bathroom? Spa-style shower heads or a drop-in vessel sink can make a big impact.

4. One-of-a-kind finds Do you have a family member who is good with their hands? How about a skilled potter or craftsman? Enlist your loved ones to make custom statement pieces to showcase in your home. If you want to do the project yourself, there are hundreds of reputable outlets for DIY craftsmanship online these days. Not only will you have a piece unlike any other, but you will always have a great story behind that reclaimed pine coffee table.

Preparing your home for sale though, is different from personalizing it to live in.

Talk to your Realtor about specific things that can be done to your home to get the best price and sell the home in the shortest time.

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his event is an annual fundraising event in its second year, 2016. The fundraiser is focused toward families and individuals who would like to participate in a fun, local 5K run/walk as a community event t benefitting Legacy Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization and in support of the Town of Fredericks Miners Day Celebration. The race is a 3.1 mile registered qualifier course that starts at Legacy Elementary and winds through the Eagle Valley, Summit View and Fox Run neighborhoods. Prizes for top runner in each age category will be awarded raceday and all registered runners receive a race t-shirt and water/goodie-bottle.

The PTO organization provides valuable and much needed support to the school for supplies, field trips, special education tools, equipment, Para-Education, teacher appreciation events, literacy software, books, musical instruments, grants for art and much more.

The event collaborates with the St Vrain Valley schools 100 Mile Clubs by offering registration discounts throughout the carbon valley area to student runners who participate in the Club and offering them further opportunity toward their running goal. Local businesses and municipalities have been a valuable support with monetary and in-kind sponsorships for our inaugural year and participation continues to grow.

This event is held on the same day as the Frederick Miner’s Day annual

celebration in an effort to bring runners from surrounding communities to enjoy the entire day of festivities locally as well as encouraging families to get out and exercise together.

The first year (2015) was a wild success, raising $4000 in funds and providing an opportunity for both amateur and seasoned runners to contribute and have fun!

Some comments from runners last year: “Great Job on this race! I look forward to next year’s!”

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Beyond impressed with how smooth it was run and all the details throughout! Thank you for all your hard work” “We had a great time in our first family 5K. What a wonderful group of volunteers you had!”

Sponsorship opportunities offer exposure through our registration website, logo print on race-day t-shirts, option to include promotional materials in raceday goodie bags, listed as sponsor on prominently displayed banner signage and more. Contact the committee at minersday5k@gmail.com for sponsor registration forms.

Visit our website at: www. minersday5k.com for more information and to register in advance for the race.

Families of 3 or more will receive a 20% discount on entry fees. Children 5 and younger are free.

Race-day on-site registration is at 7 am.

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Oak St. Hair Studio Expands Its Services and Staff

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What do you value?

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Oak St. Hair Studio, located at 539 Oak St., Frederick and owned by Patty Torrey and Bethany Wellbrock opened in March 2015. Now they’re expanding their services and staff to benefit clients, old and new alike.

Patty Torrey shares with gratitude, “The community’s support in building our business has been amazing. We have gained a large portion of our clientele by word of mouth. That’s when you know you’re doing something right when you can grow a client base off referrals!” She continues, “We are building a great team of professionals.”

The following is a list of services Oak St. Hair offers and then lists the licensed individual that offers them:  Full hair care services including current color technique, hilow lighting, permanents, hair extensions, formal styles and undos.  Massage: including deep tissue, prenatal, cupping therapy, cranial sacral, reiki, hot stone and aromatherapy  Esthetician: clinical grade skincare, facials, oxygen detox, peels, dermaplaning, waxing, brow/lash tinting

 Nail services: acrylic nails, shellac, gel, manicures, pedicures  Spray Tanning • Patty Torrey – Cosmetologist/Owner • Bethany Wellbrock – Cosmetologist/ Eyelash Extensions/Owner • Tammie Avalos - Cosmetologist • Crystal Hart - Massage Therapist • Heather Honstien – Esthetician • Michelle Whitney – full service nail Technician • Jenna French is the amazing support staff.

August Specials for CVCR readers include,: One hour massage with Crystal $35.00 ($15.00 savings) One hour facial with Heather $40.00 and includes free brow or eyelash tint ($20.00 savings) Full set acrylic nails with Michelle – 25% off Set eyelash extensions with Bethany $78.00 ($7.00 savings) Oak Street Hair Studio’s phone number is 720.428.8067. Hours are flexible to fit your schedule and the schedules of the professionals.

The hair studio is also on Facebook at: Oak St. Hair Studio.

We value being part of this close-knit community. We value lending a hand to help neighbors and family. We value knowing your name when you walk through the door. Above all else, we value the trust you have placed in us. So what’s important to you? What goals do you want to achieve? And how can we help you achieve them?

Stop by and let’s talk about it over a good, strong cup of coffee.

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50 Shades of Greige

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reige is a popular ‘new’ color, a mix of beige and gray, referred to by many as the perfect neutral. Supposedly derived from high fashion, greige appears to be omnipresent in house painting. The word is in fact French and Italian based, used to describe textiles not yet dyed; gray goods or raw silk off the loom, not yet finished.

Viewed as a mix of light earthy tones from beige and the elegant tones of gray, greige isn’t just one color. Greiges range from light beige to gray to taupe to brown.

Greiges are also safer, in that there are less unwanted undertones, such as the pink or orange that can occur with a beige or the underlying colors that can come through in some grays.

One of our clients who is a diehard gray-as-a-neutral fan and uses grays and greiges throughout her home describes greige as, ‘gray livened up by beige.’

Sherwin Williams’ three Greige neutrals for interior and exterior painting are Perfect Greige (6073), Mega Greige (7031) and the lightest, Windsor Greige (7528.) Our favorite greige from Sherwin Williams is Analytical Gray (7051.)

Two of Behr Paints’ greiges: Abbey Stone and Ashen Tan. Benjamin Moore has two greiges in their collection from Darryl Cater who says, ‘greige washes a room with earth based tints of gray and taupe.’ Broxburn Greige, DC-19, is described as a complex neutral that will integrate seamlessly into environments that are either neutral or boldly saturated, and Ashford Greige, DC20, described which as a complex color.

Another good greige from Ben Moore is Revere Pewter.

There are more - dozens, if not hundreds of greiges out there. You will find they work for your home almost all of the time.

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

Kelly Martindale has used Blue Parrot Painting services. You can call for a referral or more information.

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Deadline to order, August 29, 2016 Send order with check payable to: Carbon Valley Rotary Club, P. O. Box 828, Frederick, CO 80530-0828. Or drop off order with payment to Zadel Realty in the Firestone Safeway Shopping Center. Sorry we do not accept credit cards. For questions E-mail: Info@carbonvalleyrotary.org Please Note: Your order will not be processed without payment and a Saturday phone number where we can reach you if necessary the day of pickup. Orders not picked up by 1:00 pm on Saturday will be taken to Zadel Realty. Orders not picked up at Zadel Realty by Tuesday, Sept.

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Sport Clips Supporting the Firestone Community with Back To School Back Pack

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port Clips Haircuts located in Firestone, CO announces Back to School giveaway promotion beginning August 1st. The promotion offers boys ages 5 to 18 who receive an MVP haircut to enter into a drawing to win one of three back packs filled with school supplies such as pencils, pens, markers, glue, highlighters or crayons, erasers, notebooks, folders as well as some personal products including hand sanitizer, Sport Clips specialty shampoo, conditioner and hair styling product. In addition to the loaded back packs, one Free Haircut ticket will be given to each winner.

“Back to school can be a stressful time for many families and we wanted to run a promotion to help ease the burden and expense of purchasing the many supplies needed when kids return to school” says Kurk Erickson, Owner of the Firestone Sport Clips. “Giving back to our community is very important to us and we strive to make a positive difference with our marketing and charitable efforts throughout the year.” Along with the back pack promotion, Sport Clips is offering discount haircuts ($12 Varsity and $10 Jr. Varsity) to everyone which can be found in

the Carbon Valley Consumer Report on pg. 17.

Sport Clips is the nation’s largest franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care. The Firestone store is located in Firestone’s High Plains Market Shopping Center located at 6120 Firestone Blvd.

Sport Clips opened in March and is one of the franchise’s more than 1,400 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

Sport Clips offers: • Haircut services, including the “MVP Experience” that features a precision haircut, massaging shampoo, hot steamed towel treatment, and neck and shoulder massage • Stylists who specialize in hair care for men and boys and stay up-to-date on trends • Large, flat-screen televisions playing sports programming at each haircut station and in the lobby, along with reading materials • Affordable luxuries like special lighting and massaging chairs in the shampoo area • Haircut services without an appointment – walk-ins are welcome

Hours of operation are MondayFriday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm. For more information, visit www.haircutmenfirestone.com To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com.

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Firestone Police Department to Celebrate National Night Out With Community Event

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elebrating the 33rd Annual National Night Out (NNO), the Firestone Police Department is hosting a community event with live music, games and fun activities, an ice cream social and a food truck on Aug. 2, 2016. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Settlers Park, 11447 Deerfield Drive.

The National Night Out program (http://www.nationaltownwatch.org/) is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Firestone residents are encouraged to join in the National Night Out activities.

Dinner will be available from local food truck Butcher and the Blonde for purchase, while other event activities will be free of charge. Attendees can enjoy live music by Steve Manshel, while also

enjoying inflatable jump houses, games and an ice cream social. Safety handouts and Neighborhood Watch information will be available at the event, and residents are encouraged to speak with representatives from the Firestone Police Department and the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District.

For more information about the National Night Out activities, contact Firestone Community Service Officer Michelle Powers at 303-833-0811 or email at mpowers@firestoneco.gov. For more information about the event, visit www. firestoneco.gov/nationalnightout.

National Night Out is presented by the Firestone Police Department, as well as gold sponsors Barefoot Lakes by Brookfield Residential, Varra Companies and the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection district. Silver sponsors include the Carbon Valley Consumer Report and the Carbon Valley Independent. Contributing sponsors include Chick-fil-A at Larkridge, Re/Max Nexus and Your Berry Own Home.

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Shara Trutner Joins RE/MAX Nexus

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hara Trutner has joined RE/MAX Nexus in Firestone as a licensed Realtor.

Shara, a resident of Erie with her husband, 2 children, and a beloved St. Bernard, received her license earlier this year and is looking forward to working with buyers and sellers in the Carbon Valley area. “I have a passion for real estate,” Shara commented. “I chose to join RE/ MAX Nexus because of all the wonderful support I have received from Managing Broker, Abby Renner, and her staff.”

When not working as a Realtor, Shara and her family love to take advantage of all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer, including camping and fishing.

She is definitely a people-person with an outgoing, fun loving personality.

Shara can be reached at RE/MAX Nexus, 970.295.4760, or at strutner@ remax.net. Her cell is 805.208.1850.

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Nicholas Fitzpatrick Named Student Doctor Of The Month

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icholas Fitzpatrick of Manchester, Kentucky, was named a Student D.O. of the Month for January at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) in Harrogate, Tennessee. Fitzpatrick is a second-year osteopathic medical student at LMU-DCOM. The Student D.O. of the Month is a program of the LMU-DCOM Student Government Association (SGA) and is designed to recognize an outstanding firstand second-year student each month.

Among the criteria examined for the honor are involvement in LMU-DCOM, leadership skills, community service, class attendance, initiative, attitude and professionalism. Nominations are made to the SGA and voted on by the officers.

Fitzpatrick earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. Fitzpatrick is an active member of the Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

and Student American Academy of Osteopathy at LMU-DCOM. He has been accepted to the LMU-DCOM Anatomy and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Fellowship program for 2016-2017 academic year. He is the secretary for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Club and treasurer for the Pinnacle College at LMU-DCOM. He is the son of Richard Fitzpatrick and Joyce Palaszewski.

The DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine is located on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. LMU-DCOM is an integral part of LMU’s values-based learning community, and is dedicated to preparing the next generation of osteopathic physicians to provide health care in the often underserved region of Appalachia and beyond. For more information about LMU-DCOM, call 1-800-325-0900, ext.

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Creating Community By Connecting Neighbors You are my lamp, O LORD; the LORD turns my darkness into light. 2 Sam 22: 29 Mountain View Fire Rescue Adds Ten Firefighters

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ountain View Fire Rescue (MVFR) recently added three full-time firefighter/ paramedics, four full-time firefighter/EMTs and three paid part-time firefighters that will soon begin service to the citizens of the MVFR District. The full-time firefighters graduated from the Front Range Fire Consortium academy June 11th. In this fifteen week academy, recruits spent a significant amount of time training on fire and rescue skills to be prepared for the unexpected. The three paid part-time firefighters also go through extensive training through MVFR’s training and emergency medical services divisions.

Additional firefighters are needed as MVFR will be opening a new station in the southeast portion of the Town of Erie in late 2016. This station will enable faster call response to this area of the District, and will house an engine staffed with a minimum of three firefighters. The station includes room to house an ambulance and its crew should future needs require them.

Each of MVFR’s ambulances provide advanced life support and are staffed with a paramedic and an EMT, who are also cross-trained as firefighters.

Mountain View Fire Rescue is excited to welcome these members to the MVFR District! Their service and dedication is appreciated and we look forward to serving with them.

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Mead Community Day & Sugarbeet Festival: Bringing Together Tradition & Community ead Community Day & Sugarbeet M Festival are long standing traditions in and around the Town of Mead. These

events bring together citizens, businesses, and organizations to celebrate our community. This year we are proud to announce that Mead Community Day & the Sugarbeet Festival are partnering together! The traditional Mead Community Day will be enhanced by the addition of Sugarbeet Festival activities including expanded activities for kids, a tractor pull,

live auction, beer garden and more. During the day’s events, there will be great vendor booths filled with local, caring businesses, kid’s activities, a BBQ dinner, a free concert, fireworks and so much more. The Town of Mead Community Day Committee, Mead Area Rotary Club, and the Mead Area Community Foundation are working on this event collaboratively for a fantastic event!

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Principal Bio for Rachael Ayers, Mead High School

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was born in Wisconsin, but grew up in Wyoming with five other siblings.

Needless to say, there was never a dull moment in my household. I graduated from Rock Springs High School in Rock Springs, Wyoming. After graduation, I attended Northwest Junior College in Powell, WY. I earned an AA Degree in Political Science and played both volleyball and basketball collegiately for two years at Northwest Community College. Over the next three years, I attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY earning a double major in Mathematics and Secondary Education. I continued to play volleyball for the Women’s club volleyball team, and began my coaching career with the men’s volleyball team at UW. My first teaching position was at Cedaredge High School in Cedaredge, CO where I taught mathematics and coached varsity volleyball and basketball for 5 years.

Once I got a taste of the Colorado weather, the beautiful mountain trails, and snow that fell straight down, I left Wyoming for good.

I consider myself a native Colorado transfer.

My husband is a native Coloradoan, hailing from the small town of Eaton.

We moved closer to family, and I began

teaching in the St. Vrain Valley School District at Skyline High School. While there, I taught mathematics and was the head volleyball coach for 8 years. I was the mathematics department chair for 4 years and served on several district leadership teams: curriculum planning, assessment, and mathematics leadership. My volleyball team made the regional playoffs for 6 years and the state playoffs for 3 of those years. I was most proud when my athletes earned the title of Academic State Champions.

My last year at Skyline, I served with a team of teachers and administrators as the mathematics lead on the STEM initiative that is currently in place at Skyline High School.

In 2009, I accepted the honor of serving the Mead Community as a member of the Mead High School start-up

team. It was a privilege to undertake the planning, curriculum, and vision of Mead High School with other professionals.

Since then, I have worn many different hats at Mead High School. I have served as the Math Department Head, the Dean of Students, the Assistant Principal, and the head volleyball coach. In 2010, I received my Master’s Degree from Colorado State University in Educational Leadership.

Each of these experiences, along with the many relationships that I have built with community members, Mead High School staff and students, and area business members has prepared me to accept the Principal position at Mead High School.

My work is my passion, and I have loved the impact and growth that education has afforded me. My family is a member of the Mead community. My oldest son, Caleb, will be a sophomore at Mead High School this fall, and my youngest son, Christian, will start 6th grade in the fall at Mead Middle School. We enjoy hunting, boating, the outdoors, athletics of almost any kind, and you might see me running along County Road 7 a few mornings each week.

My goal is to serve the Mead community by providing our children opportunities for growth, academia, and exploration in an ever changing world. I look forward to creating a warm environment where our children can thrive academically, socially, and mentally.

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• Standard Booth $40.00 • Standard Booth with Electricity $55.00 • Standard Non Profit Booth $15.00 Needing electricity • Standard Non Profit Booth $10.00 Applications available at the Mead Town Hall or online at www.townofmead.org

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Town of Mead Downtown Revitalization Committee Town of Mead’s Downtown Farmers’ Market is to provide a cooperative TthatheRevitalization Committee is confident and organized marketing alternative the second Downtown Mead Farmers’ for agricultural and specialty products.

Market season will continue to build on the successes of 2015’s inaugural season. The mission of the Farmers’ Market is to provide a community gathering place where local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs can sell directly to the consumers in the community. The committee hopes to use the Market to improve opportunities for all in our community by promoting local economic development as well as social and community building through educational and family-friendly activities.

This market will continue to grow and prosper, bringing an exchange of stories with neighbors and friends.

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The Market promotes local production of agricultural and specialty products and offers opportunities for producers to enhance their marketing skills. Local markets like the Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market promote honest and transparent interactions between consumers and producers and help to improve the variety, taste and freshness of products available to customers in the area.

The Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market is held every Sunday from 10 am – 1 pm at Main Town Park from now until Sept 25.

Stop by to meet local farmers and artists.

Musicians, face painting, food vendors and fun activities are planned for the season.

Community Members as shown: Colleen Whitlow, Terri Hatch, Melissa Mata, Ashley Bevan, Danielle Schlagel, and Melissa Seipelt

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A LETTER FROM MAYOR GARY SHIELDS Summer Concerts, Farmer’s Markets & Sugarbeet Festival Dear Residents, My goodness it has been hot lately! As I look back thru my articles from earlier this year, I am reminded of the cold days we were having and wishing that it would warm up. Perhaps we should be a little more specific as we ask for warmer weather.

At any rate and as many of you already

know, the number of days we have experienced in the mid to upper 90’s this last month, combined with our lack of precipitation, is certain to cause drought concerns in the coming months. I urge you to start considering this now and to cut back wherever possible.

A couple of items of local interest that I would like to bring to your attention in August are the Mead Summer Concerts in the Park (August 4th and 18th @ 6:00 pm.) and the Farmer’s Market (every Sunday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.). Both of these events have been

expanded this year and are a true testament of our volunteer efforts. Congratulations to the Events Committee and the Downtown Revitalization Committee for your contributions to our town and your visions of what it means to live here.

As always, if you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely, Gary R. Shields Mayor, Town of Mead, 970-535-4477

The Board of Trustees, Planning Commission and Committee meetings are all open to the public. Agendas for the meetings are posted and can be viewed on the Town website www.townofmead.org

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s of July 2016 Mayor Gary Shields and Trustee Colleen Whitlow have reached a milestone in the Colorado Municipal League’s MUNIversity program. Each of these individuals have reached the Fundamental level of the program meaning they have each earned at least thirty training hours in the program.

Colorado Municipal League is a great resource for cities and towns who want to lead their communities in a proactive, educational manner. They offer classes, opportunities for government agencies to work together and learn from each other, and they provide services and resources to assist municipal officials in serving their community.

“I would like to thank CML for providing educational events and opportunities that increase my knowledge of municipal government and enhance my ability to lead,” stated Trustee Whitlow.

According to CML’s news release, “This program was started in January 1991 by the League’s Executive Board to recognize the efforts of officials who go the extra mile to increase their knowledge of municipal government and their capacity to lead.”

Mayor Gary Shields states, “As your Mayor, I have made it a priority to educate myself on the different functions of our state and town. CML has provided a great platform of education with the MUNIversity program and I am honored to be recognized in those efforts. I firmly believe that without education, we are destined to repeat failure and that is why this opportunity has been so valuable to me”.

To read CML’s full news release please visit: http://www.cml.org/media/

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Mead Community Food Bank 970-535-4439 • (Located @ 4313 State HWY 66 / Near the 7 – 11 Store) *Food assistance is available to those in need within our Mead community* 2016 Food Distribution Dates: You must call ahead to reserve a food box for the following dates: Fall / Back To School Food Box Wednesday ~ August 31, 2016 / 1:30 – 4:30 P.M. Thanksgiving Food Box Saturday ~ November 19, 2016 / 10:00 a.m. – NOON Christmas Food Box Saturday ~ December 17, 2016 / 10:00 a.m. – NOON *****IN ADDITION, THE FOOD BANK IS OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE OR TO DROP OFF DONATIONS **You do NOT need to call ahead for Wednesday food assistance

MEAD FOOD BANK NEEDS The Mead Community Food Bank is currently experiencing low or no inventory on the following items: *Cereal *Oatmeal *Flour *Sugar *Snack / Granola Bars *Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken, Beef & Spam) *Drink Mixes (Cool Aid, Ice Tea) *Gift Cards From King Soopers or Walmart (Gift cards are used to purchase perishable items such as meat, dairy products, bread items and fresh fruit) We greatly appreciate the support we receive from our community and the surrounding areas.

Donations may also be dropped off at the Mead Town Hall during regular business hours.

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6 FREE CONCERTS in the Park (dates to be determined) 2 MOVIES in the Park (dates to be determined) August 12 – Movie in the Park August – Business Before/ After Hours @ TBD September 7 – Board mtg.

6pm @ Town Hall September 10 Mead Community Day October – Business Before/After Hours @ TBD (Ritchie Bros. – possible Business Expo)

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6pm @ Town Hall Holiday Home Decorating Contest December 3 Hometown Holiday Celebration December 7 – Christmas Party & Meeting 6pm @ Rocky Mountain Saloon

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he Town of Mead provides participants in grades 3-8 the opportunity to play in an organized volleyball program. This coed league provides the opportunity for players to learn the fundamental skills of the game, work on teamwork, and sportsmanship all while having fun! Teams are formed based on players grade and play an eight game schedule with two hours of practice a week. All practices will be held at Mead Middle School in the evenings at a time based on the coaches availability.

Games are on Saturdays at the Longmont Recreation Center! For questions about the program contact Janet Torres @ 970535-4477 or janettorres@townofmead.org Teams are coached by parent volunteers.

If you are interested in coaching contact Janet Torres at janettorres@townomead. org Scholarships are available to those students in need. Scholarship applications are available at the Mead Town Hall, 441 Third Street Mead, CO. Registration forms available at www.townofmead.org Registration: July 1-August 21 Practices begin: September 6, 2016 Games: September 17-November 12 (NO games 10/29) Fee: $ 75 Resident/$85 Non Resident.

Coaches meeting August 31st, 6:00 p.m. Longmont Rec Center

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Mead Churches Abundant Life Church Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on south) revspeaks@gmail.com or 970-535-0311 Pastor Jim Coleman Mead United Methodist Church Pastor Mark Heiss Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Guardian Angels Catholic Church 109 S. 3rd St. in Mead Daily Mass: Mon 5:30p Tu-Th 7:30a Fri 8:30am Sat Anticipatory Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am 1st Sunday of month: 6:00p 970-535-0721 info@meadangels.org Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator Grandview Church Bruce and Lisa Hendrich (720) 899-1126 bruce@grandviewchurchmead.org All Mead churches listed free.

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Office at Adams Bank & Trust | Firestone | 303.833.5933 Julia Davis, Executive Director | julia@carbonvalleychamber.com info@carbonvalleychamber.com | www.carbonvalleychamber.com | www.facebook.com/carbonvalleychamber If your business has not joined the chamber or would like more information, contact me at julia@carbonvalleychamber.com or 303.833.5933 (office) or 303.775.1106 (cell)

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Create Killer Subject Lines for More Opened Emails

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f you’ve turned to email marketing and list building for your business, you might dread seeing the open rates. While it’s hard to understand why every customer doesn’t immediately open the email from you – especially when it contains such beneficial information – sometimes it’s not you, it’s them.

For most people there are simply too many emails to get to in the course of the day. That’s why the subject line is incredibly important. Most people base their decision to open an email on two things: the name of the sender and the subject line.

What an Email Recipient First Sees

Since most people decide to click or not to clock based on the sender name and the subject line, here are a few things you should keep in mind: Provide worthwhile content. If you develop a reputation (in the opener’s mind) of sending junk, he or she will stop opening your emails. If you’re lucky (in this case) s/he’ll throw your email in the trash.

If you aren’t, you’ll be reported as spam, making future chances of delivery difficult.

Use subject lines that induce action.

It’s essential for your emails to have a strong subject line and interior call-toaction (which won’t be seen unless it’s opened, thus the importance of a strong subject line). The copy merely supports these two things so the bulk of your time should be spent developing these pieces.

Avoid certain words. Your audience can’t open an email it never sees. If you use certain common spam words, you’ll be thrown right into the spam folder never to be heard from again.

Who it’s from matters. People are more apt to open emails from humans instead of noreply@company. If you don’t want one member of your staff inundated with responses or inquiries, either create a fun, friendly mailbox name like fixmyproblem@company or use the staff member’s name and set up rules to assign emails to folders.

How to Craft a Strong Subject Line

There are a number of ways to catch someone’s eye. Some are more straightforward than others and the success of any of them largely depends on your audience’s preferences. The best way to figure out what works is to test it with your audience. In the meantime, start working on ways to improve your subject lines: Be Blunt

Cutesy and funny don’t work with every audience. Sometimes what they want is a clear description of what they’ll find inside the email like this suggestion below: Re: April Newsletter: diabetes symptoms and new testing Use Familiarity

Using a friendly approach, and casual words, gets opens as does establishing

Chamber and Community Events: August 2, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Chamber Open Golf Committee Meeting @ Adams Bank & Trust Conference Room in Firestone August 4, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank & Trust Conference Room

September 8, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course September 9, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Jen KaytonEdward Jones Office in Firestone

August 4, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Business After Hours @ FirstBank in Firestone

September 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ St. Brigit Episcopal Church in Frederick hosted by Anadarko

August 10, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting @ Carbon Valley Eye Care

Community Events

August 11, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick August 11, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick August 11, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – MULTICHAMBER Business After Hours @ Scuderia Rampante in Erie August 12, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Jen KaytonEdward Jones Office in Firestone August 17, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @ Valley Bank & Trust in Dacono August 18, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ FrederickFirestone Fire Protection Training Facility – Presentation on current happenings at the Carbon Valley Regional Library August 18, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee Meeting @ FirstBank of Firestone August 19, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Conf Room

July 29 through August 7 – 2016 Boulder County Fair and Livestock Show & Rodeo in Longmont August 5, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Food & Flick @ Hart Park in Firestone August 8, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall August 9, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall August 9, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick August 10, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone August 10, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall August 13 – 6:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Longmont Sunrise Stampede @ Silver Creek High School in Longmont

August 23, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

– Chambermaster 101 @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone

August 20, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ Prairie Greens in Frederick

August 25, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – MULTICHAMBER Business After Hours @ Purifoy Chevrolet in Fort Lupton

August 22, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall

August 26, 11:00 a.m. to ??? – 2016 Chamber Open @ Saddleback golf Club

August 23, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall

September 1, 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank & Trust Conference Room in Firestone September 1, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Business After Hours @ Dacono Neighborhood Health Center in Dacono September 8, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick

August 24, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall

a relationship in the email. However, trickery only works once or twice. Don’t make misleading people part of your everyday communications.

Re: Best news you’ll get all day Personalize It

Names have been used in personalizing things since mail merges in the 90s but now many email services allow you to personalize on a much more detailed scale, like inserting a recent purchase.

Tim, how’s the new Lexus?

When you send an email you’re competing with a lot of others for attention.

If you don’t have a concise, yet strong, subject line or if you don’t have a good reputation in the mind of the recipient, your email will be tossed in the trash. Take the time and craft an effective, interesting message that stands out and you’ll see your email open rate improve.

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She’s a bookish writer on a quest to bring great storytelling to organizations everywhere.

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UPCOMING SPECIAL CHAMBER EVENTS: August 26 - Annual Chamber Golf Open Tournament – 11:00 a.m. Check-in, 12:00 p.m. Lunch, and 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start @ Saddleback Golf Course in Firestone September 3 – Night at the Races @ Colorado National Speedway in Dacono – 6:00 p.m to ???

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he Boulder County Fair is the oldest fair in Colorado at 147 years. Our mission is to celebrate both rural and urban heritage while cultivating an innovative future through education and leadership. With a tradition of showcasing the accomplishments and leadership of both 4-H and FFA youth and community members, we provide educational and entertaining opportunities for all attendees, meeting the interests and challenges of a changing world. We provide all of this in a jam-packed, funfilled, family-oriented event. The Boulder County Fair is a ten day event running July 29th through August 7th located at 9595 Nelson Rd. in Longmont. We are working to preserve the tradition of a county fair and adapt to the ever changing demographics and needs of Boulder County. This year in addition to our 4-H and FFA Shows our line-up includes; the Little Britches Rodeo, Mexican Bull Riding, Parade through downtown Longmont, Craft Distillery Festival, Western Bands, All Star Stunt Dogs, BMX Bike Show, Farm to Table Dinner, Mexican Rodeo, Ballet on Horseback, Pro Bull Riding and Freestyle Bull Fighting, Demolition Derby, Truck and Tractor Pull and more. The Carnival.

Kids educational area and Kid’s Corral

are a big hit with children of all ages. The Fair is where families come together to share their experiences with agriculture while creating new memories of their own.

For a complete listing of events, times and schedules please visit our website at www.bouldercountyfair.org or give us a call at 720-864-6460. Come see us at the Boulder County Fair for “Country Fun For Everyone”.

We have been a member of the Carbon Valley Chamber since 2015 and have enjoyed partnering with the business members.

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his month, Carbon Valley Academy is continuing to highlight the extraordinarily talented teachers that we are so fortunate to have working with our students. This month we’d like to introduce you to our Fifth Grade Team, Rick Schineller and Stephanie Kmec, who was highlighted last month as a fourth grade teacher. She is looping up to fifth grade this year. They bring fresh, vibrant ideas and strategies that complement the way kids learn today. This is yet another team who believes that hard work and dedication produce great results. They are a ‘kids first’ team and it shows in everything they do. We invite you to tour our school and stop by their classrooms to see firsthand all the learning that is happening in third grade at CVA!!

Mr. Schineller grew up in Boulder, Colorado. He attended Colorado State University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. After being inspired by classroom volunteering he returned to college and received his teaching certification from Regis University in Denver.

He is excited to share his love of learning with his students here at Carbon Valley Academy.

Mr. Schineller lives in Longmont with his wife, two high school aged children, and two cats. When he isn’t teaching he enjoys the outdoors, visiting museums, and spending time with his family.

Ms. Kmec is originally from New Jersey, but has recently relocated to Colorado to be closer to family and continue her teaching career.

She earned her BA

degree from University of Richmond with a double major in Journalism and French and a minor in Art History. After working in the field of writing, she decided to make a change and return to school to receive her M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Rutgers University. She has been teaching for the past four years with experience in both first and fourth grades. Ms. Kmec could not be more excited to join CVA and begin inspiring and teaching young minds.

Ms. Kmec lives in Thornton and enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to the fifth grade introductions, I’d like to highlight some important upcoming dates:  Home visits will be scheduled the week the teachers return (week of August 8)  Class lists will be posted 8/9 @ 12 noon  School Open House 8/12 4pm-6pm (students may bring supplies to drop off )  Welcome back Ice Cream Social 8/14 4p-6pm (location TBD)  First Day of classes for grades 1-8 8/15 @ 8am  Kindergarten assessments 8/158/16 (teachers will make individual appointments)  First day for Kindergarten 8/17 @ 8am See you all soon…happy summering!

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re you looking for some friendly instruction in using a computer? Each month a variety of computer classes are offered. Call your library at 1-888-8617323 to arrange a 30-minute, individual appointment to get your computer questions answered.

•• Computer Help Appointments: Call your library at 1-888-861-7323 to arrange a 30-minute, individual appointment to get your computer questions answered.

•• The Herbs of Outlander – Monday, August 1; 7:00 pm. Take a look at historical and contemporary uses of some of the herbs highlighted throughout the Outlander series.

•• Make a Splash – Tuesday, August 2; 10:30 am. Children will have fun exploring and testing the unique properties of water. Registration; Grades K-2.

•• An Evening with Harriet Beecher Stowe – Wednesday, August 3; 6:30 pm. Please join us for a special all-

ages Chautauqua event! Abolitionist and author Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) is best known for her novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin, depicting the harsh life for African Americans under slavery. The author will be portrayed by actor/playwright Nan Colton.

•• Geek Philosophy: Star Tek Edition – Friday, August 12; 6 pm. Watch a Star Trek film followed by a fascinating philosophy discussion.

•• Ipad Basics – Monday, August 22; 1:00 am. Learn the basics of navigating an iPad. Menus, apps, buttons and settings will be explained. Registration.

•• Money Matters: Women and Money – Thursday, August 25; 6:30 pm.

Learn how to take control of your personal finances, prepare for life’s uncertainties, and develop a personal action plan.

The Carbon Valley Regional Library is located at 7 Park Avenue in Firestone.

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Colorado Shines Early Learning Rating System awards Local Preschools highest ratings in Weld County The process of finding quality child care programs can be difficult. That’s why Colorado Shines works to connect parents and caregivers with quality early learning programs – programs that can have a big impact on a child’s development and future success.

You can trust that the early learning programs participating in Colorado Shines are committed to offering quality services and engaging in ongoing improvement practices. This process requires a large commitment on the part of the program(s) and the person(s) running the program.

With that being said, the higher your program is rated the more time, energy, and commitment is being put into that particular program.

Two local preschool programs in the Tri-Town area have just been awarded the highest ratings to be achieved in Weld County and the Northern Colorado/Denver area. Little Blessings Preschool owned by Christine O’Dell and Busy Bee Preschool owned by Vicki Athmann , both located in Firestone, are the first in-home preschools to achieve a LEVEL 4 rating from the state’s early education rating system.

Here is how a program is rated: Level 1: Programs are licensed with the State of Colorado Level 2: Programs are licensed, in good standing, plus: have a quality improvement plan in place have conducted the L2 Quality Indicator Program Assessment have registered staff in the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (PDIS) have completed trainings on basic components of a quality early care and education environment Level 3-5: Programs are licensed and in good standing, plus: have completed the Level 2 requirements have been assessed and rated by a Colorado Shines Quality Ratings Assessor based on points in five categories: •• Workforce Qualifications •• Family Partnerships •• Administration •• Learning Environment •• Child Health As you consider your options, please keep Little Blessings Preschool and Busy Bee Preschool in mind for your preschool and wrap-around care needs.

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“I Have a Dream” Welcomes New Staff Member to lead its Carbon Valley Dreamer Class!

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he “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County, a long-term school dropout prevention and career and college preparation program for low-income youth, is pleased to announce the addition of new staff member Aurora Santos.

Aurora Santos will lead our new Carbon Valley Dreamer Class in the St. Vrain Valley School District. Aurora Santos grew up on a small Pacific island called Saipan and then moved to Frisco, Colorado, to attend high school and pursue sports at a higher level.

She studied Biology and played volleyball at West Virginia University, spent a year as a missionary in Uruguay, and then returned to her mountain home. She has worked with SOS Outreach, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center for adaptive sports, and with pre-schoolers at an elementary school.

Most recently she worked with Summit Pre-Collegiate assisting First-Generation students with their college pursuits.

She’ll help launch the first-ever Weld County Dreamer Class at Thunder Valley K-8 in Frederick, Colo. The new class, while in Weld County, is within “I Have a Dream’s” area, which includes St. Vrain Valley School District, and is one of the district’s highest need schools.

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Little People’s Place Fox Run Ages Birth – 5yrs (303)702-0057—L Little Wonders Daycare Wyndham Hill All Ages (303)774-0874—L

Miss Amy’s Preschool St. Vrain Ranch Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (303)833-4030—L Miss Ross’s Daycare Firestone Ages Birth – 3yrs (858)228-0619—L

Messiah Lutheran School 1335 Francis St., Longmont Ages 2.5yrs – 5yrs Kindergarten Enrichment Mon, Wed 12pm-3pm Ages 5yrs & 6yrs (303)776-3466 Monarch Preschool Carbon Valley Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (720)633-7808 Pineridge Preschool E. Longmont-119/The Elms Ages 6wks – 5yrs (303)772-6873—L Playhouse Day Care St. Vrain Ranch Ages Birth – 5yrs (303)833-3648—L

Rising Stars Child Care All Ages (303)257-0384—L Sharon’s Daycare Ridgecrest Ages 6wks – 6yrs (303)833-4529—L Shooting Stars Daycare Summit View Estates-Fred Ages 1yrs – 5yrs (303)514-9487—L Soaring Eagles Child Care Prairie Ridge Elementary School Ages (K – 5th grade) (720)494-3641 Stephanie’s Daycare Raspberry Hill-Frederick Ages 2mos – 12yrs (303)902-2785—L

Tammy’s Daycare St. Vrain Ranch-Firestone Ages 6wks – 12yrs (303)833-2791—L Tiny Tykes Child Care Firestone All Ages (970)303-7281—L Toddlers R Us No Name Creek Ages 2yrs – 5yrs (720)675-5998—L L— Licensed Provider~If you provide child care please e-mail information to carbonvalley@ gmail.com. This listing is free as space is available. The CVCR is not responsible for any errors or issues with individuals/services.

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Kids Events. CVMF plays host to all things kids. Each year we bring out something new like bungee trampolines, climbing walls, bounce castles, and even a game truck! It’s an evening of familyfriendly events featuring fun for everyone.

Spirits Contest. Enjoy craft spirits from area distillers as they not only provide crowdwide libations, but also face off head-to-head in several unique spirits tasting contests to find out who can bring the most spirit.

Beer Garden. Don’t miss the beer garden where we’ll be pouring pints from our selections of local craft beers. Whether it’s one of your current favorites or a brand new brew, soak up the summer sun with a refreshing treat.

Fireworks. What could be better on a late-summer’s-eve than an exciting fireworks display? CVMF invites friends and family to roll out the blankets, sit back in the grass and enjoy the City of Dacono’s sendoff to summer.

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fter many years of assisting veterans in the Carbon Valley and nearby areas, of Firestone the Samuel DiPaolo American Legion Post 1985 finds itself in need of some assistance itself.

If you have been to or driven past the American Legion post at 870 1st Street FAMILY in Firestone any time lately; and seen or 24pk, 750 $19.99 12oz cans Wine driven on the parking lot; you know what 1.75l ml Expires 8/30/16 • Must have ad Expires 8/30/16 • Must have ad • Not valid w/other offers • CVCR Expires 8/30/16 • Must have ad • Not valid w/other offers • CVCR Not valid w/other offers • CVCR kind of shape it is in. One of the main goals for the Post this year is to get the parking lot repaved completely. This will make our Post more useful for even more activities in the future.

10% OFF total purchase We have looked at the cost of this Exclusions Apply project, and while we have part of the Exp. 8/30/16 money to do it, and are looking at other ways to raise more, we need some help to get us to where we need to be. We can’t give people reserved parking spots at the Next to Dominos in the Bluestem Plaza Post, but we are willing to make notice of 11078 Cimarron St. • Unit 1 • Firestone • 303.485.0246 sections as “Donated by”.

This is not a request that we undertake lightly, as we appreciate all of the support that we currently receive from the Carbon Valley community. Our friends and supporters have been very generous in the past, and it is a strong part of what makes our Post a success.

We are asking that donations be made directly to the Post, either by mail or at the Post. For checks, please indicate “Parking Lot” in the memo line. Cash donations should be in envelopes marked to attention of “Parking Lot”. Donations at the Post should be made to the bartender who will handle them.

We thank you for your support of this project and hope that everyone who has been one of our supporters in the past will continue to support us, through whatever way that may be, now and in the future.

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Rocky Mountain Christian Church To Offer DivorceCare The Frederick Campus of Rocky Mountain Christian Church, located at 5860 Majestic St, will be offering a DivorceCare class that will be held on Tuesdays, starting August 23 and concluding on November 15.

The session meets 6:30-8:00 pm. There is a cost of $15 for a workbook. For more information, contact Mark at montoyamark8@gmail.com.

Frederick Farmer’s Market Be sure to come check out what’s new at the Frederick Market in August, including two new local farms, The Farmer and Adele and Grateful Hearts Farm offering organically grown produce, fresh herb and spice jars, and even fresh flowers! On top of all the great vendors on offer, the community can also expect some fun special events during the month of August. On Thursday, August 11th, while the world gathers for the summer Olympics in Rio, Frederick will be hosting their very own right in our backyard! The Frederick Olympics will feature sportsrelated kids activities, lots of great food, live music and a beer and wine garden. Everyone who attends The Frederick Olympics is encouraged to show some spirit and wear red, white, and blue!

The second special event at the market will be the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Community Safety Day on August 18th. The Safety Day is a chance for citizens to interact with the firefighters that serve our community every day! Come and take advantage of weather alert radio giveaways, blood pressure checks, child car seat safety inspections and installments, and even get a chance to explore a fire engine and ambulance.

We hope to see you all out at the Frederick Market in August!

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Ziggi’s Coffee Debuts New Brand Logo; Highlights Commitment to Quality and Service

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iggi’s Coffee, a well-established locallyowned operator of coffee shops in Northern Colorado, revealed today its new signature logo, that not only uniquely positions the company as an innovative leader among competitors within the coffee shop industry, but also supports its current growth and symbolizes its ongoing commitment to providing quality menu items and excellent service.

Since opening its first location in 2004, Ziggi’s Coffee has been dedicated to serving high-quality, locally-roasted coffee and handcrafted drinks. To mirror that commitment, the new logo embodies a fresh new take on the meticulous attention to detail that goes into making each of Ziggi’s distinctive beverages.

The white spirals intertwined with the subtle, yet recognizable, Ziggi’s ‘Z’ from the previous logos represent the delicate swirls of milk that emerge when skillfully poured

into a cup of coffee or espresso. The new visual not only powerfully communicates the diligence of Ziggi’s craft, but also exemplifies the experience customers can expect when it comes to the company’s individuality, quality and service.

“The ‘Z’ in Ziggi’s is what has visually defined us within the communities we’ve been a part of for the past 12 years,” shared Camrin Knudsen, vice president and cofounder. “In choosing our new logo, we still wanted to acknowledge our roots, but also create a unique vision that supports our growth as a business and expands on our story. The new image of Ziggi’s will hopefully spark the interest of individuals and encourage them to experience what makes our menu items and service standout from other coffee shops.”

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303-718-1103 Firestone Residents to Vote this November on New Public Safety Facility

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irestone residents will have the opportunity to cast their vote this November to approve financing for a new public safety facility for the Firestone Police Department. The Board of Trustees directed staff at its July 13, 2016, meeting to proceed with putting an initiative on the November ballot.

“We know that keeping Firestone safe is a full-time job,” said Mayor Paul Sorensen. “With the growth that our community continues to experience we need a more adequate facility for our officers so that they can be safe as they protect our community.”

Discussions for a new police facility have escalated in recent months as the Board directed staff in March to move forward with a public facility comprehensive plan, which included facility planning, architecture and design, cost analysis, site selection and public education. In June, the Board approved a contract with Roth Sheppard Architects to procure professional architecture services for programming, site selection, design and related services for a proposed new police facility.

Police Chief David Montgomery and Town staff have spent the last month working with Roth Sheppard to confirm space and operational projections. The architectural firm is now working to

finalize a draft building design that will include structural, mechanical, electrical and civil narratives, and a project cost estimate.

Sorensen added, “We need to preserve the health, safety and welfare of our Firestone community by preventing crime before it starts. And in order to do that we need a new facility to accommodate the interdepartmental growth and development of our officers who are protecting our community.”

The Firestone Police Department currently operates out of limited space inside Town Hall which was built in 1999.

Town Hall includes a board/court room, administrative office space and police office space, which was designed to only accommodate five staff members. In 2006, the Town invested in a modular office building that sits behind Town Hall. Half of it is occupied by the Finance department, and the other half houses 18 officers who share work space because there isn’t room for individual work stations.

In the coming weeks, Town staff will be finalizing architectural designs for a new public safety facility, selecting the exact location and cost estimates to share with residents. For any residents interested in helping on a citizen committee, please contact the Firestone Police Department at 303-833-0811.

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emember when you were a kid at Christmas time and you snooped to see what was under the tree with your name on it? Sure you do. It was exciting to get a present or two or ten…

Remember how you fellows felt when you popped the question to your beloved and she said “Yes”? That was also exciting as you anticipated your lives together forever.

Did you ever think about giving God a present? You may understand theologically that God doesn’t need anything, so you may wonder what could I possibly give Him that He would want? He has given us many blessings in this life, and if we know Him as personal Savior and Lord, we are assured of many more blessings in the life to come, so how is it possible for me to actually give anything of significance to Almighty God? Let’s look at one verse in Romans 12:1 today. “I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.” Notice first of all that He addresses “brethren” here. That would only be those who are born again. Others need not apply, because until you become a child of God by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ you cannot give God anything.

We are urged to give God a present here, and the present is ourselves, wholeheartedly, not half-heartedly. Some may call this being “all in” for the Lord, and that is an expectation for the believer, not an option. The God of the Bible isn’t too keen on lip service. He likes commitment. We are asked to give Him all we are and all we have in an effort to accomplish the most possible in terms of Kingdom building in this earthly life.

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e sure to come check out what’s new at the Frederick Market in August, including two new local farms, The Farmer and Adele and Grateful Hearts Farm offering organically grown produce, fresh herb and spice jars, and even fresh flowers!

On top of all the great vendors on offer, the community can also expect some fun special events during the month of August.

On Thursday, August 11th, while the world gathers for the summer Olympics in Rio, Frederick will be hosting their very own right in our backyard! The Frederick Olympics will feature sports-related kids activities, lots of great food, live music and a beer and wine garden. Everyone

who attends The Frederick Olympics is encouraged to show some spirit and wear red, white, and blue!

The second special event at the market will be the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Community Safety Day on August 18th. The Safety Day is a chance for citizens to interact with the firefighters that serve our community every day! Come and take advantage of weather alert radio giveaways, blood pressure checks, child car seat safety inspections and installments, and even get a chance to explore a fire engine and ambulance.

We hope to see you all out at the Frederick Market in August!

with living sacrifices? They tend to crawl off of the altar! Some Christians are committed one day and lax the next. Some like to skip church to go fishing or hiking or other fun activities. Some like to minimize their devotional time in order to maximize their leisure time. That’s why some churches put on their sign- “Beat the Easter & Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday”.

Jesus wants His adopted sons and daughters to be both “living and holy sacrifices”. Using their time, talent, and treasure for eternal purposes. Growing in real holiness as they serve their risen Savior.

Gaining humility by walking and talking with the Lord every moment of every day.

In the 46 years I have been following Jesus He has never once let me down. He has never disappointed me. Through all of life’s trials and testing He has been beside me to guide and lead, even in the valley of the shadow of death (when you lose loved ones). Life has been an exciting adventure full of grace and mercy, and when we get to Heaven we will be totally blown away by its glory. The “Wow” we experience in the first moments of Heaven will be beyond anything we thought it would be. Being ushered into the presence of Eternal God will be mind boggling and unbelievably wonderful. I can’t wait to see Jesus.

So my fellow travelers on the path of faith, will you present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice to the One who saved you? Will you recommit your life each morning when you rise, saying in essence to the Lord, “Here am I Lord, choose me.”?

Will you open your mouth so He can fill it with words of praise and encouragement to those around you? Will you cast your burdens on the Lord so He can sustain you? These things and more are to be normal activities for the child of the King of kings. In so doing you will please the Father, delight the Son, and give honor to the Spirit within you.

Give God a present by bowing your heart to Him again and again as your spiritual service of worship. You’ll never regret doing so, and some of those around you will begin to imitate your faith as they see in you solid dedication to the Lord Jesus Christ.

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ommunity outreach is an important part of any Non-Profit. This year, Life Choices has made a conscious effort to reach the communities we serve now, more than ever. One of the ways we have worked to introduce ourselves (although we have been around the Northern Front Range for over 20 years) is through many different community festivals and events. While hosting these booths, we’ve met many amazing people, made new partnerships with other organizations and have made lasting connections with past and future students in these towns. We are looking forward to even more, as the summer season is not over yet!

Look for the Life Choices booth at the following community events throughout August and be sure to stop by, say “hi!” and play the teen’s favorite, Dice Game!

• Aug 6th & 7th: Boulder Cty Fair.

• Aug 13th & 14th: The Awakening Gathering at Civic Center Park, Denver.

• Aug 19th & 20th: Annual Old Fashioned Loveland Corn Roast

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ull spectrum elderly care services, focused on the individual’s needs, provided by Denise Coe, Executive Director. Clients benefit immensely from the 15 years of experience that Denise has. She offers tailored services to meet the needs of the special person in your life. Denise says, “My passion in life is to make a difference in our aging population by doing for them what they no longer can do for themselves.”

Her clients include seniors with loving, attentive families and seniors who are struggling without familial support.

She has established relationships with various professional communities throughout Boulder County. Denise Coe has earned the respect and trust

necessary from various doctors in the fields of geriatric internal medicine, dentistry, education, and others.

Besides companionship and client need management, she also offers transportation, errand, advocacy, bill paying, household, and yard care services. She maintains medical journals for accurate communication between client and doctors and family.

Denise also trains caregivers and she helps to or applies for and submits Medicare/Medicaid and insurance paperwork. Her lasting relationships with the families make her a valuable asset and the demand for her services is constant. Call Denise for references and more information at 720.231.9382.

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ummertime and the livin’ is easy…” or so the songwriter said! Here is a recipe that will help make your special nights a little easier utilizing your grill and keeping that kitchen cool.

Dry rubs are mixtures of salt, ground spices and herbs. Did you know that besides providing the flavor profile for your meat, dry rubs enhance the moisture in your meat by helping seal in the meat juices? I suggest using your favorite grilling steaks for this recipe; rib eyes or strip steaks are great choices. This versatile rub recipe is also great on pork.

Choose meat that is humanely and sustainably raised, with no antibiotics, preservatives or growth hormones used in the process. Buying meat responsibly will be evident in the flavor first, but ultimately can affect health outcomes as many nutritionists and doctors will tell you these days.

Do yourself a favor and ask – WHAT is in the food you are cooking and eating?

We may not be able to manage everything the world throws at us when we eat out for business or pleasure, but we can plan and manage what is used in our home kitchens and feel good about it.

Dry Rub Ingredients:

(You can make this rub up ahead of time. Keep in an airtight container in a dark and cool place for up to 7 days for maximum freshness.)

1 Tbsp. kosher salt (coarse grain salt) 2 Tbsp. ancho chili powder (if you can’t find ground, buy dried anchos and process in food processor) 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. cayenne pepper (or less to taste) 2 Tbsp. Spanish paprika (NOT smoked) 1 tsp. dried marjoram 1 tsp. dried thyme 2 steaks of your choice, 10 – 12 ounces in size (beef or bison) 1) Place dry ingredients in a shallow baking dish.

2) Pat steaks dry and lay in baking dish to cover both sides of meat evenly, rubbing the dry mixture into the meat.

Cover it thoroughly and don’t forget the edges!

3) Sear your steaks on both sides over medium high heat on the grill or in the pan. Continue cooking over medium heat to desired level of doneness, usually about 4-5 minutes a side for medium rare.

(Modify heat for organic and all natural meats…remember to cook these meats a bit lower and slower for maximum tenderness.)

Jo Ann Honey, along with her husband Richard, own Front Range Organic and All Natural Meats in Longmont. She is a self-professed “closet chef” with over 30 years of cooking for family and friends. She has been published in Taste of Home magazines and cookbooks, was a Taste of Home Field Editor for 20 plus years, and has won a few cooking contests along the way. She strives for healthy, fresh, natural ingredients in her cooking while also supporting a busy lifestyle. She loves to offer advice on “tips and tricks” in the kitchen, as learned from her own mother and grandmother and countless cooking shows and cookbooks. Their business number is 720.204.6813.

UCHealth Expands Cardiology, Pediatrics Care In Longmont Area New Experts Caring For Patients At Longmont Clinic And New Carbon Valley Health Center

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ith the addition of two new providers, UCHealth expanded its cardiology and pediatrics care programs in the greater Longmont area this month.

Dr. Katie McMurray joined the pediatrics team at UCHealth Carbon Valley Health Center and will be caring for patients at the center’s new location at 11083 Colorado Blvd. in Firestone, which opens Aug. 1.

As a pediatrician, McMurray strives to treat her patients and their families with a holistic approach, compassion and kindness.

“I enjoy seeing my patients as newborns in the nursery and following them throughout all stages of life into adolescence and all the acute and wellcare visits in between,” she said.

She is especially interested in newborn care, child development and teen health.

Her clinical interests also include treatment of bronchiolitis, asthma and obesity.

McMurray earned a medical degree from Lincoln Memorial UniversityDeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tenn. She completed a residency at University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

To schedule an appointment or for more information about UCHealth Pediatrics at Carbon Valley Health Center, call 303.833.8880.

Physician assistant Kaitlin Mossberg joined the cardiology team at UCHealth Longmont Clinic, 1925 W. Mountain View Ave. She is an energetic provider who is passionate about heart care.

The greatest aspect of her role as a physician assistant is the opportunity to connect with patients and their families, she said.

“I like to help make a positive difference in the lives of patients, however big or small the challenge is,” she said.

Mossberg earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Midwestern University in Glendale, Ariz.

To schedule an appointment or for more information about UCHealth Longmont Clinic’s cardiology team, call 720.494.3117.

Both McMurray and Mossberg are now part of UCHealth’s provider group, Colorado Health Medical Group, which is the fastest growing and most comprehensive multispecialty medical group in Colorado.

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unctional fitness is a type of exercise program that mimics some of the movements in activities of daily life.

It focuses on core strength, balance, coordination, adaptability, endurance, joint flexibility, and overall body strength so you can perform your daily activities without injury, pain, or discomfort.

You need to train for your role in life, whether that involves safely picking up your child, climbing stairs, putting groceries in your car or cupboards, playing a sport, exploring the outdoors, or keeping your spine strong and stable while you sit at your desk and work.

In real life you don’t do an activity in a single plane of motion (as if you were standing doing just a bicep curl). The real world is dynamic and always changing.

There are awkward angles, the ground can be uneven, things shift weight, possibly causing improper form and slight compromises; and this is where injury will likely occur.

To remedy this, functional fitness focuses on multi-joint and multi-plane activities as you rotate your body, twisting and reaching just like with every day activities. It uses multiple muscle groups in an integrated way. These type of workouts challenge your body to work as a whole, firing multiple muscle groups at a time. With the integration of more muscles into your workout, functional fitness can be a great alternative for those trying to lose weight because you’ll burn more calories and build muscle using more muscle groups.

Join us at my ladies only group exercise classes and mobile personal training sessions at Time For Change Personal Training and Fitness Group,

where I incorporate functional fitness techniques into every workout by working with whole body moves, not just one muscle group at a time.

Your challenge this month is to get outside of your comfort zone and expand your fitness horizons by participating is functional fitness. As an example, in addition to my regular fitness classes and sessions mentioned above, my fitness group recently did a workout at Red Rocks Amphitheater and we’ve also done group races together. Try renting a stand up paddle board (I try to go SUP boarding once per week in addition to workouts), or enjoy hiking in our Rocky Mountains. So try something new, you’ll be amazed that you really can do it!

If you need help getting started with a workout and nutrition program, contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and WFS at www.TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com or 303-828-2856 for details and questions.

CDOT’s “Killer Habit” Campaign 68 Colorado Traffic Fatalities in 2015 Involved Distracted Drivers

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he first step in overcoming any bad habit is admitting you have one. And data suggests Coloradans do in fact have a dangerous habit — distracted driving. Last year in Colorado, 15,574 crashes and 68 traffic fatalities involved distracted drivers.

Aiming to reduce distraction on Colorado roadways, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is unveiling a new public safety video and campaign, calling distracted driving exactly what it is — a Killer Habit.

To download the Killer Habit video from the Drop the Distraction campaign, visit bit.ly/CDOTkillerhabit.

“We’re calling on Coloradans to reduce distracted driving and avoid the compulsion to grab their phones while driving. Like any good habit, consistency is key,” said Sam Cole, CDOT Communications Manager. “Start with your next drive — lock your phone away and make it to your destination without once touching your phone. Kicking your distracted driving habit could safe a life.”

Research commissioned by the Center for Internet and Technology Addiction suggests that while 98 percent of national survey respondents know distracted driving is dangerous, nearly 75 percent admit to having done it. Furthermore, a 2015 State Farm report indicates 84 percent of their respondents support measures prohibiting any physical interaction with cell phones.

“There is no safe way to use your cell phone while driving,” said Cole. “We know that more than 15,000 crashes last year involved a distracted driver, but these numbers are likely underreported. Unlike alcohol-impaired driving, there’s no quick test, like a breathalyzer, to tell if someone was distracted at the time of the crash.

Some drivers involved in crashes don’t admit they were driving distracted.”

“Similar to alcohol, using a cell phone while driving impairs your ability to react to changing road conditions,” said Col. Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “Even if you consider yourself an exemplary driver, distracted driving affects your ability to respond to immediate road hazards and other drivers.

We’re seeing more and more crashes involving distracted driving.”

CDOT plans to share the Killer Habit video with regional traffic safety partners, and beginning this week, will support the video with out-of-home movie theater ads, online pre-roll video, and Pandora audio, video and digital ads. There will also be spots during traffic updates on local radio calling for Colorado drivers to make it to their destinations without touching their phones.

CDOT’s Drop The Distraction campaign educates motorists about the dangers of distracted driving. For more information about distracted driving in Colorado, visit distraction.codot.gov.

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Vietnam Memorial Wall The wall dates are as follows: 1. Sunday

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In and Around Carbon Valley Over the Next Month or So 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony The Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony the morning of Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, to remember and honor the victims and responders of Sept.

11, 2011.

The 9/11 Ceremony will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and will be at the Frederick-Firestone F.P.D.’s Station #2, 3991 Rowe St. in Frederick. The Fire District would like to invite the community to the event to honor and remember the heroes and the victims of the attacks.

This year marks the 15th anniversary since the attack on America, and each year the Fire District has joined first responders across the country in the “Bells Across America” bell ringing ceremony to remember and honor those lives lost during the attack.

Immediately following the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony is the Northern Colorado Veteran’s Honor Flight line up and solute at 9 a.m. where the Miles of Smiles Lineup is along the W. I-25 Frontage Road in front of Station #2. This event hosted twice each year is to recognize and honor America’s military veterans who are traveling to see their memorial in Washington D.C. The community is invited and encouraged to attend both events.

The Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District is governed by a Board of Directors and provides the Town of Frederick and the Town of Firestone and their residents emergency services, fire protection, prevention and education. For more information about the Fire District or the above events, please contact FFFPD Community Outreach Specialist Summer Stair at 303-833-2742 or by email at sstair@ fffd.us.

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TechSoup.org is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Microsoft product donations and helps to connect nonprofits and libraries to corporate donors such as Adobe, Symantec, Cisco and Intuit.

TechSoup.org verifies the nonprofit status of organizations seeking donations and matches them to the donated technology products they need. Recently a local Erie non-profit was able to obtain the latest version of Quick Books, including a 5 yr. renewable registration, for $50. Similar savings are available on other software products, computers and monitors. For more information, visit techsoup.org.

“All About Tans” is Lowering Prices & Under New Ownership All About Tans, 500 8th St., Ste C-1 is under new ownership, effective the middle of July. Ashley Bell, who was raised in Frederick, purchased the tanning salon after seeing it posted online.

August will be a celebratory Grand Opening month for the studio which offers 5 tanning beds, a spray tanning booth and 1 leg tanner. Specials for CVCR readers through the month of August consist of two offers. One is “Buy 10 Tans and Receive 1 Free Spray Tan or 15% Off Lotion.” The other offer is “Buy a Month of Unlimited Tans and Get 2 Free Spray Tans.”

Ashley wants to invite the community to check out All About Tans’ new lower prices.

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Bennet Announces $15 Million TIGER Grant to Expand North I-25 Bennet Helped Fight to Secure Funding for The North I-25 Project

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olorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will receive $15 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand and improve I-25 between Fort Collins and Loveland. The grant will be used as part of a $230 million project that will include the construction of one Tolled Express Lane in each direction on I-25 for 14 miles, from State Highway 14 to State Highway 402. The improvements will provide much needed capacity and help ease congestion in the corridor. The project also includes transit, pedestrian, and cycle improvements that will connect Northern Colorado to the Denver metro region.

Expanding North I-25 has been one of Bennet’s top priorities. For several years, Bennet has worked with local leaders, including the I-25 coalition, the Fix North I-25 Business Alliance, the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, and local elected officials, to bring focus and attention to the corridor’s congestion. Earlier this year, Bennet wrote a letter, signed by the Colorado congressional delegation, in support of CDOT’s TIGER grant application, and personally called Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx about the project.

“Congestion on the North I-25 corridor is stifling economic growth and affecting people’s quality of life,” Bennet said. “These communities have been working together for years to find the resources to expand I-25. While this funding is a critical first step, we need to continue working to ensure that CDOT and local governments have the resources they need to finish the job.”

“The communities of Northern Colorado came together in an unprecedented way to make this a reality,” said Shailen Bhatt, Executive Director of CDOT. “With this TIGER money, CDOT can complete the funding for improvements to this segment of the North I-25 corridor, a vital part of our state’s economic development.”

“North I-25 is such an important corridor, and this project is crucial to the economic wellbeing of Northern Colorado,” said Kathy Gilliland, District 5 Commissioner for CDOT. “We are so appreciative of this grant that gives us funds to finally get this effort moving forward and get some relief.”

The funding was awarded through the Department of Transportation’s highly competitive Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program, which provides funding for investments in road, rail, transit and port projects that have a significant impact on the nation, regions, or metropolitan areas. The grant program was renewed last year when Congress passed the FAST Act, a five-year highway and transit funding bill supported by Senator Bennet.

Significant population growth along the North I-25 corridor in recent years has led to congestion and travel delays. CDOT forecasts that this population growth will increase the number of vehicles making daily trips along the I-25 corridor by 60 percent in 2040. By some estimates, the congestion has cost Northern Colorado businesses $56 million in lost revenue and created major delays for commuters along the Front Range.

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S.A.R. Group Wins Award in 4th Parade

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he Longs Peak Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution took First Place for “Most Patriotic Display” in the 14th Annual 4th at Firestone Parade this year.

The Sons of the American Revolution are a male oriented genealogical lineage heritage organization that traces their history to ancestors who either served in, or provided direct support to the American Revolution. The primary goals of the organization are Patriotic, Historic, and Educational.

The Longs Peak Chapter takes pride in being the fastest growing Chapter in the state of Colorado and also the most active. In addition to being involved in parades, we perform service projects at the Northern Colorado Veteran’s Plaza twice a year and conduct a unique school project known as the Patriot’s Chest.

The Patriot’s Chest is a unique presentation that provides a hands-on teaching experience to school children who are studying the American Revolution.

The Chest, actually two of them, contain items that were common to the time of the American Revolution. These items frequently cause the students to really question how things were done in those times. Some of the items in the Chest are: playing cards with no suits identified, tea blocks, sugar cones, a slate board with chalk, toys from the time, quill pens, and actual pieces of eight. The presentation is made by some of our members in full Colonial costume, with assistance by other

members. There are also appropriate sized clothing pieces such as hats, bonnets, jackets and aprons to be worn by students over their regular school clothes while they help as assistants.

The Patriot’s Chest has been presented to some of the schools in the Carbon Valley already and was well received by both the teachers and the students. American Revolutionary History is also incorporated during the presentation, as well as the students being quizzed on their knowledge of American History.

The Longs Peak Chapter has recently moved its meetings to the Samuel DiPaolo American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone.

They normally meet on the second Saturday of the month, but do not meet in June, July and August. The months of April and October are set aside for our service projects.

If you think that you have ancestors from the American Revolution, and would like to become a member of an active group of people who work to further the attitudes and teachings of our Founding Fathers, please contact: Denny Hopper – Chapter Vice President /Membership Secretary – Registrar at dhopper@q.com If you are interested in having a presentation of the Patriot’s Chest scheduled at your school in the Carbon Valley, please contact: George Smith – Chapter President/Patriot’s Chest Chairman at MileHighGeorge@aol.com

Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District to host Community Safety Day at Frederick Farmers’ Market on Aug. 18

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he Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District will host a Community Safety day on August 18, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. in conjunction with the Frederick Farmers’ Market at Crist Park, 105 5th St., in Frederick.

The event will focus on fire safety and prevention and will include the Carbon Valley Rotary Fire Safety House, free blood pressure checks, child car seat safety inspections and installations, CodeRED Emergency Notification Opt-in sign up for all Weld County residents and Weather Radio Alert giveaways, 72-hour home survival kits, smoke detectors and CO

Detectors will also be on display.

Come out, talk to firefighters, learn about being safe, explore a fire engine and most of all have fun!

The Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District is governed by a Board of Directors and provides the Town of Frederick and the Town of Firestone and their residents emergency services, fire protection, prevention and education. For more information about the Fire District, please contact FFFPD Community Outreach Specialist Summer Stair at 303833-2742 or by email at sstair@fffd.us.

Trustee Samantha Meiring Elected to Colorado Municipal League Executive Board

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irestone Trustee Samantha Meiring was recently elected to the Colorado Municipal League (CML) Executive Board by state municipal officials during the 94th Annual CML conference on June 21 to 24, 2016, in Vail.

“CML is an important ally to Firestone and other Colorado municipalities. I’m excited to expand my role with CML on behalf of Firestone,” Meiring said.

Meiring has been serving as the Firestone Board of Trustees representative to the CML Board since 2014.

The CML Executive Board is comprised of 21 elected officials and key municipal staff members who are elected by the membership at an annual business meeting.

The Board is responsible for overall finances, management and policy affairs of the League.

CML is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established in 1923 and represents the interests of 269 cities and towns.

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L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School 9a & Service 10a 451 Oak St., Frederick (303)451-5433 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rmcc.org Lead Pastor Shan Moyers 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 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

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

St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sts 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Rinn Valley Ward Bishop Paul Glover 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

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

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

(303)651-1640 www.prairiecc.org Coal Ridge M.S., 6201 Booth Dr, Firestone Pastor Brian Thompson

Carbon Valley Bible Church 142 6th St., Frederick, CO 80530 CVBibleChurch.com 303-736-9959 Pastor Jason Kokenzie

Grace Point Community Church Firestone, CO 80520 720-217-3407 www.go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon

Carbon Valley Lutheran Worship Sundays, 10am Centennial Elementary 10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone 720.833.8873 www.carbonchurch.com Pastor Tim Spiegelberg

Erie United Methodist Church 604 Holbrook St, Erie (across Town Hall) Sun. School 9:30a.m. (for all ages) Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided 303-828-3906 Pastor Jim Calhoun

LifeBridge Christian Church Worship Saturdays at 5 p.m. & Sundays at 9:30 & 11 a.m.

10345 Ute Hwy, Longmont 303.776.2927 www.lbcc.org Pastor Rick Rusaw

Lafayette Flatirons Community Church 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette Sat. 4p & 6p and Sun. 9a & 11a 303-664-5524 Jim Bergen

Bnai Yisra’ĕl in YHUH Firstone, CO 80504 7th day Sabbath Fellowship in Firestone 970-430-8594 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

Orchard Church Erie Sunday Services 10:00 am Erie High School, 3180 County Road 5 Erie, Colorado 80516 (303) 485-0922 www.orcharderie.com Pastor Nick Olson

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Worship Saturdays at 5:30 pm & Sundays at 7:40, 8:30, & 11:00 am Education Hour Sundays at 9:45 am 803 3rd Ave, Longmont, CO 303-776-2800 www.firstluth.org

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

Mead Abundant Life Church Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 970-535-0311 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on S) revspeaks@gmail.com Pastor Jim Coleman

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

Sun. Worship - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Education Hour: 11:30 a.m. www.cairnchristianchurch.com www.facebook.com/cairnchristian.church 1700 Stonehenge Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-442-1861 (p); 303-442-6413 (f) Rev. Dr. Charisa Hunter-Crump CharisaHunterCrump@ CairnChristianChurch.com

Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15a Service 10:15a 303-828-1040 www.lifesongchurch.org 500 Briggs St., Erie St. Scholastica Church Mass: Tuesday 6:00pm; Confession 5pm Saturday 4:00pm ; Sun. 8:30am 303-828-4221 or 303-833-2966 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Lunes alas 7:00 p.m. La direccion es 4700 County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion gratis llame 303-669-5180 Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:30am 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

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

Sun. 10 am and 6 pm Thursday 6 pm 545 Main St., Erie, CO (720)272-2026 Pastor Carl Gerdes New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Sun. 10:00 am & Children’s 10:30 am (303) 828-0638 Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardner Calvary Bible Church 9am & 10:30am. 615 Evans St. Pastor Adrian Boykin 303.442.3484 info@calvarybible.com Student Ministry for Middle & High School 303-442-3484 www.calvarybible.com Impact Rock Church (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 470 Briggs St Erie, CO 80516

Guardian Angels Catholic Church 109 S. 3rd St. Mead, CO 80542 Daily Mass: Mon 5:30p Tu-Th 7:30a Fri 8:30am Sat Anticipatory Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am 1st Sunday: 6:00p mass 970-535-0721 info@meadangels.org Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss 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 Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Sun. Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

640 Alpine St., Longmont, CO 80504 303-776-1789 www.coslongmont.org Calvary Chapel North Denver (CND) Best Western Plaza Hotel Convention Center, Front Range Room 1850 Industrial Circle, Longmont, CO Sunday worship 9:00 a.m.

Pastor Gino Geraci www.calvarycsd.org Grace Church Worship Sat 6 pm, Sun 8:30, 11:15 am 2415 Lake Park Drive Longmont 80501 303-772-5685 www.graceefc.org Pastor Jeff Foote Westview Presbyterian Church 1500 Hover St., Longmont, CO 80501 www.westviewpres.org 303-776-3242 Sundays: 9:30 am & 5 pm Pastor Scott Phillips

Messiahville Baptist 4700 CR 6 (east of I-25) Sun. School 9:45a Service 11a 720-253-5783 NoahsBiblePark.com Pastor Moore New Life in Christ Church Iglesia Nueva Vida en Cristo Sun Service 11:00/Servicio Domingo Tues. Bible Study 7:00 pm Martes Estudio Biblico 7:00 pm We are a bilingual church.

Somos una iglesia bilingue.

307 Salisbury Ave., Platteville, CO (303)833-2870 Pastor Jose V. Saenz First United Methodist Church of Platteville Sunday School and Worship 11:00 am 316 Elizabeth Ave Platteville, CO 80651 970-785-6158 www.plattevilleumc.com Pastor Mark L. Heiss Ft. Lupton Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:00 a.m.

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

(303) 857-6827 www.mtcalvaryluth.org 650 S. Park Ave. Ft. Lupton Pastor Keith L. Besel Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Worship 8am Sun. 303-650-6170 204 Park Avenue Ft. Lupton Reverend Gary Sitton Destination Ministries "First for Him, Then each other" Gathering at Ft. Lupton Rec. Center Study @ 8:30am, Message @ 10am Destiny Church 307 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton www.yourdestinychurch.org Sunday at 10am, Wed at 7pm plus children, teen ministries & small groups Rob Rocca, Pastor

Living Water Lafayette Wednesday’s: Youth Group 6:30pm Sunday’s: Celebration Time 10am 303-668-1329 for current Bible Studies 700 W. South Boulder Road Lafayette, CO 80026 www.livingwater.la Pastor: Steve Owings Misc Areas Seventh Day Baptist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Worship 9:45 am Sabbath School 11:30 am 303-541-9097 www.sdbboulder.org 6710 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder pastorsteveo@gmail.com Pastor Steve Osborn Northern Hills Church Meets Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45am 5061 E. 160th Ave Brighton, CO (Hwy 7) 720.685.1717 www.northernhills.cc Pastor Rob Kelly Faith Lutheran Church Service on Sunday at 9:00 am Sunday School at 10:30 am 3999 W. South 1st St Johnstown, CO 970-587-6460 Rev. Brandon Ross FaithJohnstown.com East Boulder Baptist Church 7690 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 Sunday School for all ages - 9 AM Worship Service - 10:30 AM Deaf and Senior Citizens Ministries WWW.EBBC.Co 303-499-3553

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PET/HOUSE SITTING - BOOK NOW TO KEEP YOUR PETS AT HOME WHILE YOU GO ON YOUR SUMMER VACATION: Keep your pets at home while you travel the world! I’m an experienced (16 years), reliable pet and house sitter. I will walk, feed, cuddle, entertain and exercise your pets. I can stay at your house or develop a daily schedule for your cats, dogs, horses, birds or reptiles. I can give medication and shots. References available. Price depends on service provided. To book your reservation call Chelsea at 303-819-3541 or email toffie2002@aol.com [7-16] Custom Home Builder Available for Renovations Remodels, Kitchen and Bathroom updates, Basement Renovations, Hardwood and Tile Floors, Garages, Roofing,Cement Work and Driveways, Add-on Rooms, Decks and more! Call for estimate. Over 30 years experience and local references available. 303-6519460 Kenyon Homes Like us on Facebook and visit our website www.buildingcontractordenverco.com [5-16] Foothills Gardens Columbarium Niche Sale Multi-space discounts for families, organizations or religious groups. Discounts available for combination Cremation and Niche packages Bob 720-771-1611 [6-16] HELP WANTED: Howe Mortuary, Longmont, is looking to fill a part time position for after-hours support staff.

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Daniel (Dan) Stuart Tallman

New Creation Church to Host GriefShare Class

November 11, 1958 to July 2, 2016 Daniel (Dan) Stuart Tallman, age 57 of Firestone, CO, returned to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Dan was born and raised in Longmont, CO. He graduated from University of Denver with a Master’s of Science, Environmental Policy and Management and was currently working at University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. Dan previously worked at Stratus Consulting and EG & G Rocky Flats.

He leaves loving memories to be cherished by his beloved wife, Mary Tallman and their triplets, Brandon, Madison, and Luke; father and mother, Ken and Mary Lou Tallman; sister, Sondra Tallman; mother-in-law, Mary Coyne; sister-in-law Linda Marotta; brotherin-law, David Kissell and wife Deborah; brother-in-law, Bill Kissell; numerous

aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many others who were blessed to have known Dan. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Glenn and Cleo Tallman and Louis and Lucy Lee. Dan enjoyed an active life with his wife and children with vacations at Lake Powell, spending time in the mountains; hunting and fishing. Dan was a member of Rocky Mountain Christian Church.

Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate Dan’s life on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Rocky Mountain Christian Church at 9447 Niwot Road, Niwot, CO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rocky Mountain Christian Church.

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ew Creation Church, 737 Bross Street, Longmont hosts a 13-week GriefShare session, beginning Tuesday, August 16, 7-8:30pm. The cost of the class is $15, which covers the cost of a workbook that is used during the week by the participant. The class is open to anyone who is struggling with the death of a loved one.

You’ll discover there are people who understand your hurts, emotions, and painful experiences! When someone you love dies, it’s common to feel isolated.

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You’ll learn helpful, practical information that will help you recover from the pain of grief and loss. The GriefShare DVD videos feature top experts on grief recovery subjects and case studies of people just like you, who have been through the grief experience.

You’ll begin to gain closure in your loss. It’s sometimes hard to move on in life when you are still dealing with the grief and emptiness that happens after a loved one dies. You’ll learn how to go through a healthy season of grieving, then begin transitioning to emotional and spiritual wholeness.

You’ll discover hope for the future.

While things may look bleak now, you’ll learn ways to restore your hope and rebuild your life. Many GriefShare alumni tell us the program helped them move from deep grief to peace and a sense of joy again.

Class topics include: 1. Is this Normal?

2. Challenges of Greif 3. The Journey of Grief 4. Grief and Your Relationships 5. Why? 6. Guilt and Anger 7. Complicating Factors 8. Stuck 9. Lessons of Grief 10. Heaven 11. What do I live for now.

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he Firestone Cultural Committee is excited to partner with the Carbon Valley Regional Library once again to host the Firestone Art & Music Show in October 2016. The show will highlight artists from the communities of Firestone, Frederick, Dacono and Mead.

A reception is set for Oct. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. The reception is a great time for artists to visit with guests, meet other artists, listen to live music, enjoy refreshments and take part in this special event.

The call for entries is now open as artists are welcome to apply for admission into the show by fi lling out the application online at www. fi restoneco.gov/FirestoneArtMusicShow.

Types of artwork that will be displayed include, but are not limited to, paintings, drawings, sculptures, jewelry, carvings and metalwork. Artists 16 and older may submit to the exhibit. Artists will be limited to two pieces each with the exception of artists displaying items in the display cases like jewelry.

Live art demonstrations are also back at the event this year and artists have the opportunity to be considered for a demonstration during the reception.

Artists interested in being considered for a live art demonstration should select that option on the application. Selected artists will be set up in the library meeting room to do painting, drawing, weaving and more.

For more information, visit the event website or contact Kristi Ritter by calling 303-531-6254 or emailing kritter@ firestoneco.gov.

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eat belt usage rates for Colorado rural communities are some of the lowest in the state. In fact, according to a 2015 CDOT survey, three of the five lowest counties for seat belt use in Colorado are rural — Baca (67.1 percent), Delta (70.8 percent) and Montrose (75.5 percent).

To improve road health in these rural counties, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local police will conduct a rural Click It or Ticket enforcement period from July 18 to 24. Buckled motorists and passengers reduce their risk of death in traffic crashes by 45 percent.

“CDOT is committed to ensuring all Coloradans are aware of the benefits of seat belts and the severe risks of neglecting them,” said Darrell Lingk, Director of the Office of Transportation Safety at CDOT. “We hope these enforcements remind rural communities that whatever the excuse may be, there is no acceptable reason for not buckling up.”

To directly reach rural communities, CDOT will be running a targeted social media campaign to encourage seat belt use. The videos in the campaign focus

on a simple idea: friends and family tell you to buckle up because they care about your safety — law enforcement does it for the same reason. View and download the videos at bit.ly/CIOTvideos.

In a crash, unbelted passengers can become projectiles and severely injure themselves and other occupants.

Unbuckled passengers are also 30 times more likely to be ejected — one of the most lethal outcomes of crashes. Unbelted rearseat passengers increase the fatality risk for the driver by 137 percent.

Fines for not buckling begin at $65, and parents or caregivers caught with an improperly restrained child will receive a minimum fine of $82.

“Motorists may find citations frustrating, but it’s the best way for our officers to remind unbuckled motorists of the consequences of not wearing a seat belt in a crash,” said Col. Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “The intention of the seat belt enforcement is to ensure the well-being of all people on the road. Refusing to buckle up does not just affect you — you also put those around you at risk.”

• Adults — Colorado has a secondary enforcement law for adult drivers and front-seat passengers. Drivers can be ticketed for violating the seat belt law if they are stopped for another traffic violation.

• Teens — Colorado’s Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) law requires all drivers under 18 and their passengers, no matter what their age, to wear seat belts. This is a primary enforcement, meaning teens can be pulled over simply for not wearing a seat belt or having passengers without seat belts.

• Children — Colorado’s child passenger safety law is primary enforcement, meaning the driver can be stopped and ticketed if an officer sees an unrestrained or improperly restrained child under age 16 in the vehicle.

In 2014, seat belts saved an estimated 12,802 lives nationwide, including 169 in Colorado. An additional 63 lives could have been saved in Colorado if all unrestrained passenger vehicle occupants five and older involved in fatal crashes had been properly restrained. For more information about seat belt safety and enforcement citation numbers, visit SeatBeltsColorado.com.

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