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texture of the glass and the sculptural qualities of the metal is an aesthetic experience that’s unique to stained glass. In a time when so much of our environment is mass produced, an original work of art gives off more character. I want my work to be true to the tradition that inspires me,” he says. Joe also does repair and restoration. Joe and his wife, Colleen, have two grown daughters, Lindsey lives in Breckenridge and Amanda lives in Boulder. Amanda is a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics. To support Special Olympics, Bammann Stained Glass will donate 5% of the cost for any new stained-glass window ordered in the months of December 2018 and January 2019 in the customer’s name. Bammann Stained Glass has a 5-star rating on Google and Yelp.

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Joe Bammann is really special. Truly. I don’t think he’s capable of giving anyone less than an amazing experience. We were introduced by a furniture maker that recommended his work for some inset glass on a hutch. Seeing as how we had some windows in the house we wanted to have put into stained glass, we asked if he’d help us out it all into a theme. Joe came by at a time of our choosing, looked around, took measurements and photos, and talked about what we wanted and showed us some samples. Within a few days, he had several mockups that he sent by email. We gave feedback, he adjusted, more mockups, more feedback, then we agreed upon a ﬁnal design. What was super cool was that the mockups were

inserted into the photos of our living room, so we exactly how the ﬁnal product would look. Joe then came to our house again to show us different samples of glass. The mockups obviously showed the colors, but he wanted to get the right textures of glass, too. We agreed with his recommendations, then he went to work. Two weeks later at a convenient time, he installed it. It’s custom art, so it isn’t cheap, but I was actually really surprised at how affordable it was, especially given the service. Joe really enjoys understanding what you want and making it work. Highly recommend! For more information, call Bammann Stained Glass at 303.506.7608 or visit www.BammannStainedGlass.com and ﬁnd him on www.facebook.com/ bammannstainedglass.

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What’s On My Mind

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Don’t Do Life Alone

know you get exasperated as much as I do about the holiday season. It’s very stressful trying to schedule normal appointments, but add to that the parties, family dinners, and shopping…shopping… shopping! I wander around the stores trying to find that “special” gift for my someone special. If they are sooooo “special” why did I wait so long to figure out what the gift would be? To be honest, I love Amazon. It takes a lot of pressure off me and my limited schedule. I can spend an hour online and pick out some fairly unique items and receive them in two days. Unique is nice but “specially made for you” is better. Even Amazon can’t do that. When I was very poor, all my gifts were handmade. I actually miss the peaceful quality of poverty. Life was much simpler. And I did focus on each person as I hand-crafted their gift. If I’m totally frank though, I did get embarrassed thinking the recipient might think I was cheap. I tried not to dwell on that, but rather the knowledge that it was a thoughtful gift that nobody else could duplicate. Why is cost a factor? I’m remembering one Christmas that my son wrapped gifts with the comic papers. He kept handing his gift to Annah, his niece, but she kept putting it down in trade for the ones wrapped in brightly colored, glossy papers. When ALL her other gifts were unwrapped, she finally picked up the plain newspaper-wrapped present. Cost is a factor because humans like the pretty, shiny, dent-free gifts of all shapes and sizes. I suppose that is one reason that, at Christmas time, people display their brightly lit, colorful nativity scenes with

a smiling Mary (looking very rested) and sweet, clean, chubby, baby Jesus. I know that the history of America’s Christmas stems from the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth, but the story doesn’t stop with the shepherds and the wise men handing out gifts and the angels singing beautifully. That nativity scene sells a lot of presents, food, decorations, clothes, and liquor. I doubt retailers would make any money if we focused on why Jesus was born, even if they did 52 Black Fridays a year. The scene for that reason for the season would be a cross, dripping with blood and torn flesh. Who wants that for a gift? I do. Jesus was born to die. For me and for you. Jesus only came to this earth because He knew that we were completely separated from God our Father. There was absolutely nothing any of us could do to reconnect us too God, the Ultimate Higher Power. J e s u s was born, walked

and taught on this earth, and demonstrated His allencompassing love by dying on that cross. He was tortured unmercifully and then nailed to a cross and then taunted about he was saving himself IF really who he said he was. We like to think that since He was God, He didn’t

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really suffer. We don’t like to think of Him as “really human”—someone just like you and me, our neighbor, our friend. He was abused in the streets while others watched…dragged, whipped, bullied. Get courageous and follow Jesus up the hill where the crucifixion takes place. It’s a diﬃcult moment...making that choice. We think our hands are too dirty to reach for Him. Shame tries to keep us from looking into His face. The power of the Spirit will help. What do you see in the eyes of Jesus minutes before His death? Only love and grace. And today, if you listen, you can hear Him say, “I love you. I was born to die for you.” That is an extremely costly gift. One that is selfless, matchless and nobody else could ever possibly duplicate it. My gift to the readers of this paper is sharing my personal knowledge of Jesus’ love for you. I don’t have much else of value to give. But if you do not have to do life alone, then perhaps, it is a gift of great value.

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Erie’s Sherri Bond Real Estate- Quaint to Luxurious Homes By Betty Heath

anked in the top 6% of realtors globally, Sherri Bond says, “My business philosophy is simple: Respect and treat people the way I want to be treated with honesty at all times.” A Colorado native, Sherri’s history in Erie started at her wedding at the Erie Air Park in 1984. Today, Sherri Bond is noted for her boundless energy and outstanding customer service as the owner of Sherri Bond Real Estate in Erie, Colorado. Her career started as an assistant in a real estate company. Sherri became a licensed broker in 1995. In 2006, she joined Coldwell Banker where she utilized marketing tools, programs, services and internet exposure. Her proficiency grew in professionalism and state-of-the-art technology which she gave to her sellers and buyers. Nearly 25 years later, she has a fullservice team that includes three realtors. They were ranked #1 Small Team in Colorado 2016 and 2017. She states that her mission is to provide each of her clients with extraordinary service in buying and selling real estate. “When you work with me, you can be assured you will experience discreet, conscientious attention as you search for your future home or try to sell your present home. It has always been my desire and passion to help people in all facets of life from sponsorship to volunteering. My passion and drive are to serve others,” she shares. Sherri states that she tries not to sell houses, but to find out what people want and help them accomplish their real estate goals. She not only understands how

important the decision is to purchase a house, but also the emotional aspect of selling a house. Assisting people whether they want to sell their house for top dollar or buy a new home is a life changing event. She prides herself in the fact that she’s more than just a realtor, but rather a professional real estate consultant who guides, advises, supports and assists in staging. She is ranked in the top 6% of realtors globally, is a certified negotiation specialist, global luxury home certified, relocation certified, and 5280 Magazine top Metro Realtor. Having grown up in the heart of Denver and having lived in many areas from Castle Rock to Ft. Collins, she considers herself to be a diverse real estate professional who is able to service the entire Greater DenverMetro area. She notes that Denver is one of those cities where you can be anywhere in 30-40 minutes. Many people who come to the Denver looking to buy property aren’t sure exactly where they want to live in the Denver area. Sherri believes with her knowledge of the metro areas she can provide the stellar services necessary to meet their goals. When she isn’t assisting someone in selling their home, Sherri can be found providing support for her community through donations and volunteering her services. She enjoys time with her family (including her daughter, 2 grandsons and 2 golden retrievers), scrapbooking or out riding her Harley.

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Area Mayors’ Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings FIRESTONE MAYOR, BOBBI SINDELAR

 I want to be the first to wish you a very happy holiday season. I hope that you are enjoying the holiday events in our area – from the Firestone Police Department’s Santa Cops event to the Carbon Valley Holiday Fest – there are so many ways to get into the holiday spirit and celebrate with your community!  As the year ends and we are spending time with family, friends and loved ones, I’ve been reflecting on the successful year we have had. As we look back at this year in Firestone, we have made great progress on some key initiatives, successfully navigated several leadership transitions and came together as a community on so many occasions. As I reflect back on our many accomplishments, here are a few highlights and acknowledgements: ● First, I’d like to thank all of the hardworking, committed Town staff who show up every day to serve the needs of Firestone residents, business people and neighbors. From Town Hall to Public Works, Planning and Development, and the brave men and women in blue at the Firestone Police Department who keep our residents and streets safe each and every day – thank you from the bottom of my heart

DACONO MAYOR, JOE BAKER

 November 6 City of Dacono Election Results Joe Baker was re-elected as Mayor, Council member Robin Dunlap was re-elected and Jackie Thomas was elected to the City Council seat vacated by Chris Baca.  The following Home Joe Baker Rule Charter Amendment questions passed:  Concerning Posting Places. Ballot Question 2D proposed an amendment to the Dacono Home Rule Charter requirement that various notices and ordinances be posted at ﬁve locations within the City of Dacono. Approval of Ballot Question 2D resulted in an

MEAD MAYOR, COLLEEN WHITLOW

Colleen Whitlow

 As I start my tenure as Mayor of Mead I am delighted to compose my ﬁrst Area Mayor Report. I would ﬁrst like to state that I am honored and grateful for this opportunity that I have been given by the residents of Mead. I am looking forward

for everything you do. I am also grateful to have such an activated group of volunteers who spend time throughout the year giving back to our community. Last, but certainly not least, I want to recognize the veterans in our community. Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedoms. ● It’s been a banner year for the Firestone Police Department, as residents passed a modest sales tax increase last Spring that will fund the construction of a new police station designed to meet the community’s current and future public safety needs. A much-needed courtroom, records area, and hazardous and biological materials storage area will be included at the new facility. The energy efficient building will help reduce operating costs, and current projections estimate an additional $50,000 of annual savings by eliminating the need for the Town to lease other office space. Construction is underway, and we’re looking forward to opening the new facility in 2019. ● Another significant accomplishment this year was the widening and expansion of McClure Avenue to improve safety and traffic flow at one of the Town’s busiest intersections. Thanks to everyone who played a role in this critical project, and to our residents for your patience and for slowing down in the area during construction. ● Safety is our top priority in Firestone, and once again SafeWise ranked Firestone as one of the top twenty safest cities in Colorado based on its annual review of FBI crime report statistics and population data. Firestone was listed amendment to the Charter to authorize the City to post notices and ordinances at City Hall and on the City’s website, only.  Elimination of the Personnel Board. Approval of Ballot Question 2E resulted in amendments to the Dacono Home Rule Charter and Dacono Municipal Code to eliminate the Personnel Board and remove all references in the Charter and Code thereto.  The following Home Rule Charter and Code Amendments failed:  Concerning compensation for Board and Commission members. Approval of Ballot Question 2F would have resulted in amendments to the Dacono Home Rule Charter and Dacono Municipal Code to authorize compensation for residents lending their time to the various boards and commissions established under the Charter. City board and commission members are not presently compensated.  Setting the amounts of compensation for elected officials and Boards and Commissions. Approval of Ballot Question 2G would have resulted in an amendment to the Dacono Municipal Code to increase Mayoral compensation from $75 per month to $300 per meeting, increase Councilmember compensation from $50 per month to $150 per meeting, and authorize compensation at the rate of $50 to working with the other Town of Mead Trustees, Staff and residents to meet the needs and concerns of all parties.  The Trustees and I are eagerly anticipating a very busy December and would like to highlight that December 1st is our Christmas in the Park. This day will be filled with great events to include the Santa’s Workshop, Parade of Lights, Tree Lighting & Caroling, a Tree Raffle, and a delicious chili supper.  A retrospective view of 2018 ● The Town adopted a new Comprehensive Master Plan to help guide new development while preserving the charm of the small community. ● Completed the annexation of two residential subdivisions. Red Barn, a 450-single family home development located east of I-25. The Highlands, a 220-single family home development on the west side of town.

9th out of twenty in 2017, and moved up in 2018 to a ranking of 5th. ● Perhaps what I love most about Firestone is the small town sense of community we’ve maintained despite being one of the fastest growing municipalities in Colorado – from our signature 4th at Firestone event that attracts people from around the region, to our summer Food and Flick Fridays series that allows us to showcase our Town’s fabulous parks, our community clean-up day and the Holiday festivities that bring us together to celebrate and support those in need. Coming together with all of you as a community ﬁlls my heart with joy and gratitude. ● It’s my honor and privilege to serve the Town of Firestone alongside our Board of Trustees. Thanks to each of you for your tireless commitment and many contributions to making the Town of Firestone the thriving and special community it is.  We are committed to keeping our residents and business owners informed. This year, Town staff has made improvements to the website, relaunched the Firestone Voice newsletter and redoubled efforts to share information on our social media channels. As we look to the new year, I invite everyone to stay connected with the Town of Firestone by visiting us online at www.ﬁrestoneco.gov, and clicking on the Stay Connected button on the homepage. From there you can sign up to receive email and text message alerts regarding news and announcements from the Town. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and NextDoor.  Wishing you all a happy, healthy and successful 2019! per meeting for residents lending their time to the various boards and commissions established under the Charter.  The Ballot Issue regarding inclusion into the High Plains Library District also failed. Approval of Ballot Question 2C would have resulted in the City of Dacono’s inclusion in the High Plains Library District, and approval of the District’s ad valorem tax levy, which tax levy would become applicable to all taxable property in Dacono upon the City’s inclusion in the District.  Holiday Festival: Save the date! The Carbon Valley Holiday Festival is Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy a holiday tree lighting, wagon rides, crafts, refreshments, and a free chili dinner. Look for event details in your November utility bill or at CityofDacono.com  Business License Renewal: Dacono business license expire December 31 of each year. Renewal notices are mailed in early December before the license expires. To avoid late fees, payment must be received by December 31, 2018.

● Mead hired a new Police Chief to lead the Police Department. Along with Chief Brent Newbanks, The Town has hired five additional highly qualified officers.  Looking forward to 2019 ● Many new businesses are coming to Mead. The Mead Towne Center will open in 2019 and will be home to many new restaurants and shops including Highlandlake Brewing. The old Automotive Repair Shop is being restored to become home to Mead’s first Anytime Fitness. ● Sorrento Estates, a 450 home residential development, gained all of its approvals in 2018 and plans to break ground in December with homes being ready for sale in 2019. ● Saint Vrain Valley School District will begin construction of a new 65,000 square foot elementary school located adjacent to the current Mead Elementary in May, 2019.

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Massage Superior Expands: Grand Opening in Larger Firestone Facility

lison Taylor, owner of Massage Superior (formerly A. Superior Massage Therapy) along with CW Massage (formerly Your Home Massage) has expanded to a new location in the Tri-town area. Now located in Suite 850 in the North Forest Oﬃce building at 8310 Colorado Blvd., Massage Superior now has four individual rooms. Three are dedicated to providing massage therapy and one planned for providing clinical esthetician services such as facials, waxing, eyelash extensions and tints. The Grand Opening event is Saturday, December 15th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The One-day-only sale offers Three 60min massages for $165 ($60 Savings) or Three 90min massages for $240 ($60 savings) This is for all attendees. Alison invites, “Come and see the center, meet the therapists and enjoy a sample of our treatments. We are offering “mini” massage sessions, reflexology, peppermint scalp massages, paraﬃn wax hand massage and more!” Massage Superior offers quality massage services in an environment dedicated to providing superior massage and other services specifically designed for each individual client. It is the quality of work, attention to detail and great personal service that will keep clients coming back week after week. “We value our clients and want them to have the best experience possible. Our Ultimate goal is to be the premier Massage therapy center in the tri-town area and to provide high quality services that will help people function better, both physically and mentally. We want to offer superior massage for the superior you!” says Alison. Massage is more than a “special occasion” treat and has grown into a popular alternative to surgery and medication. Massage is part of complementary and integrative medicine and it is increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions and situations. It has been known to induce feelings of relaxation, identify areas of tension, help lower blood pressure, promote muscle relaxation, improve posture, help relieve tension headaches, enhance circulation within the circulatory and lymphatic systems, lower stress levels, help with fibromyalgia pain, anxiety, sports injuries,

temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ), digestive disorders, soft tissue strains or injuries, increase range of motion, improve sleep, and create a sense of calmness and overall well-being. It also supports blood and lymph flow back to the heart and has a longer lasting effect on capillary dilation which increases blood flow in superficial tissues helping them heal faster. Overall, massage can be a powerful and useful tool to help people take care of their health and their physical and mental well-being, as a whole. Alison has been a massage therapist in the Tri-town area for almost 10 years. In 2016 she was joined by her mom, Carol (CW Massage), who has quickly built up clientele based on her 20+ years of experience and high-quality work. Even with Carol, Alison realized the need to bring more quality massage therapist into the area to accommodate the increasing growth. It was her goal to hire the best massage therapists she could find to provide and create the best experience possible for the clients that come to Massage Superior. All of the massage therapists at Massage Superior have 6 or more years of experience and are passionate about what they do. They are dedicated to providing high quality massage and to making sure that every client that comes across their table leaves feeling rejuvenated. Each session performed at Massage Superior is designed and customized to each individual client and focused on their individual needs and expectations of the session. If you have muscular pain, anxiety or holiday stress, just to name a few, call Massage Superior today and feel better tomorrow. Massage is also a great gift for Christmas so come in and get a gift certificate. They are open M-F 9:00am-7:00Pm and Sat. 9:00am-3:00Pm. Call for an appointment at 720.583.0649. They are located at 8310 Colorado Blvd. Suite 850 in Firestone. You can visit their page at www.massagesuperior.com or email at massagesuperiormt@gmail.com.

Letter to Editor: One Solution to School Violence

ho has the greatest concern while considering children’s safety while they are at school? The parents of course! Who cares about their child’s safety more than their parents? Who cares the absolute most about their children’s safety while they are at school? The parents of course! Most schools incorporate a Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) and or a Parent Teachers Association (PTA). Through these organizations or not, concerned parents can schedule patrols throughout the schools and parking lots. Arm these parents with a cell phone, and coordinate through the school’s resource officer or the local police how and when to patrol the schools. These “parent patrollers” should be well acquainted with these students and in short order recognize those kids in the student body that pose a potential threat. Schools historically are soft targets. These cowardly gunmen know nobody will be

shooting back. They also know that if there are parent patrols in these soft target schools that it won’t be as easy to ingress/egress their target. Parents that have a military, police, or security background could take the load in advising the patrol groups on the critical factors of securing the school. Phone contacts, technical assistance, and then analysis. Start the rumor that some of these parents are armed, and the next thing you know, the student body will believe nearly all the patrollers are armed. Parent patrols won’t cost the school or the taxpayers a dime. Keep in mind, too, another resource that is available are our veterans. Putting our vets to work on a voluntary basis, or by paying them, is food for thought with each school district. The way to stop school violence is to get involved and be involved. If you or someone at your school wants more information, please call me at (303)772.7952. Respectfully, Rod

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Frederick’s Meghan Martinez Receives Award for Outstanding Contribution

own Clerk Meghan Martinez received the Colorado Municipal Clerk Association’s (CMCA) award for Outstanding Contribution to their Municipality by a Clerk at their annual conference on October 18. The CMCA’s annual awards program consists of four awards: Clerk of Year, Outstanding Contribution to their Municipality, Outstanding Contribution to CMCA by a Clerk, and Outstanding Contribution to CMCA by a Non-Member. The Outstanding Contribution to their Municipality Award is awarded to the CMCA member that has made a significant contribution to their municipality in their role as the locality’s clerk. Martinez was nominated for her strong leadership, commitment to the clerk profession, and her dedication to the Frederick community. Most notably, Martinez coordinated and managed three municipal elections within a nine-month period, which included a recall election that included five of seven board members, all while continuing to provide essential public services. As the nomination stated, “Ms. Martinez has never wavered in her leadership and support of the Town of Frederick. More importantly, she was independent and unbiased in her decisions and the election process during the recall. She is always professional, always available to help, and always supportive of the Town’s mission to be Built on What Matters.” Martinez has been Town Clerk of Frederick for nearly seven years. During that time, she has honed her skills as the Town Clerk, attained her Certified Municipal Clerk designation, and has served in a variety of organizational roles, including supporting several boards and commissions and serving as an integral member of the leadership team. Notably, as liaison for the Frederick Arts Commission, she was instrumental in developing the Town’s Art in Public Places Master Plan in an effort to plan and maintain the town’s public art program and ensure the condition of the town’s art pieces are preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.

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Body + Soul Wellbeing

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Food for the Soul-Ho, Ho, Ho Yourself!

ll the stores have special Christmas deals and sales going on since before Thanksgiving. They have something “just right” for that special someone in your life, and everyone else on your shopping list. The music is playing inside and outside the stores, on the radio and tv, and it must be the season to be jolly and spend more than you can afford. Christmas trees and lights are going up, and how about a giant air-filled snowman for the yard? Scrooge and a few other naysayers are saying “Bah humbug!”, and everyone knows that Santa Claus is coming to town. December madness is everywhere as merchants fill their cash registers and shoppers are getting headaches over all the preparations for the holidays. We barely survived Thanksgiving, and now the end of the year craziness is upon us. Everybody say “Ho ho ho…” But it needn’t be this way. Going back to the first ever Christmas silent night things were not so wild. True, an about-to-givebirth young woman was in labor and no hospital was in sight. Her husband could only find a warm stable for her to give birth in, but it would have to do. This Child had been long-awaited by many in the Hebrew nation, and a hasty trip to Bethlehem

had been inconvenient to say the least due to a politically-ordered census. Once arrangements were made to use the barn for the birth, all was calm and all was bright in that dimly-lit cattle stall. This holy child of Mary came into the world amidst some friendly animals also housed that night in that specially God-chosen barn. After a successful delivery with only Joseph as substitute midwife, it was quiet there for a short time until a few shepherds from a nearby field came to pay their respects and see what had been joyfully announced to them by a band of angels singing the Hallelujah Chorus in the night skies outside Bethlehem. They had been told that a Savior had been born for them, and they could find Him lying in a feeding trough. Pretty startling stuff for these rough shepherds, but due to the amazing announcement and how it came to them on a midnight clear, they just had to go and see for themselves. Leaving probably the one with the least seniority to watch the sheep, into the little town of Bethlehem they went and found exactly what the angels said they would find- a Babe, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. After greeting the new parents and

their Son, they returned to shepherding, but could not help themselves from glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them. So began the life of the One we know as Messiah, Son of God, Savior of the world. Your own Christmas experience will be much enhanced if you spend a portion of it rejoicing in the Lord born for YOU on Christmas day. There will be many opportunities to celebrate the reason for the season in numerous churches, IF you but take the time. When you do, you will be blessed to remember the One who came to take away the sins of the world, and your sins in particular. You will be encouraged to hear the old old story you heard as a child yourself, and remember the awe of this sacred birth on this oh so holy night. Christmas needn’t be only about shopping and spending; heavy traﬃc and headaches. God means it to be a celebration of peace on earth and goodwill to men. If you do not have a good church home, consider remembering with us at Abundant Life Church the coming of the Christ child, as we celebrate the Holy One’s birthday. Service times are 10:00 am Sundays and 4pm for the Christmas Eve candlelight service. Make this Christmas

for your family the best ever- turn back the clock and come to the scene of the very first Christmas as you join in celebration of the birth of the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world. Thus, will you have a very merry Christmas. Jim pastors Abundant Life Church, 4380 Highway 66, just 3/10 mile east of I25 on the south side. If you’d like to enjoy some real Christmas spirit, join us as we celebrate the birthday of the King (and I don’t mean Elvis).

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Send birthday wish & high resolution photo to the CVCR. Make sure file name is the name of the person with the birthday. We’ll print it free of charge. Submit to carbonvalley@gmail.com and put “Birthday” in the subject line, as close to the 15th of each month as possible. It’s that simple & it’s FREE!

Happy 8th birthday Ryan you are such an amazing boy with so many talents. You fill our hearts with joy and we love seeing you grow in positive ways everyday. Kisses and hugs until the end of time!! Love, mom and dad

Happy 8th Birthday to our beautiful girl, Mariah! We love you so much and we are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Luke and Uncle James

Happy 1st Birthday Addy! Thank you for bringing so much more love, laughter, and happiness to our lives! Love, Mom & Dad

ZoeAnn You Bring Such Great Joy to ALL Our Lives. Happy 6th Birthday!

Happy 90th Birthday Bennie Chavez The 100 block of 2nd and 3rd Streets are home to two of Dacono’s oldest residents. Bennie Chavez will celebrate his 90th birthday on Dec. 26. His near neighbor, Helen is several years older than Bennie. Happy Birthday Bennie and Helen!

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In and Around Carbon Valley Over the Next Month or So

December

Helping Hand Food Pantry The Helping Hand Food Pantry/Life Fellowship Church are open the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., serving a free community dinner and offering a food box to help anyone in need. We are @ 451 Oak St. in Frederick, inside Life Fellowship Church. Please contact Stephanie @ 303-7095218 with any questions or if you need an emergency food box.

Carbon Valley Holiday Festival in Dacono You are invited to join the City of Dacono for the Carbon Valley Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 1st from 4:00-6:00 pm at Dacono City Hall! Enjoy a complimentary chili dinner, photos with Santa and Mountain View Fire Rescues’ antique fire engine, games and holiday crafts, performance by the Dancing Christmas Tree, and wagon rides! Don’t forget to get your Dacono holiday ornaments too. (Quantities are limited.) Learn more about this event at www. cityofdacono.com.

BINGO at American Legion Post 1985 Where? American Legion Post 1985 Time? Games Start At 6:30 Pm, Every Wednesday Who? Anyone…..Includes Members, Families, Friends, and Kids. Public Welcome!! Food Will Be Available. Plan For A Family Fun Evening Out At The American Legion Post 1985. For more info call 303-833-3878. They are located at 870 1st Street, Firestone, CO 80520.

Chamber Dec. BAH Join Adams Bank & Trust on Thursday, December 6th for the “Taste of Carbon Valley” This is a robust networking event and I “hear” Santa may make an appearance! There will be a wonderful variety of food, drinks and prizes! 8308 Colorado Blvd. Firestone - 5:30 to 7:30

Holiday Food Boxes The Helping Hand Food Pantry and Life Fellowship Church will be delivering Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes again this year to anyone in need. Please call Naomi at 303859-2029 to reserve your box. Delivery dates are Tuesday night, November 20th between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday morning, December 15th between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Carbon Valley VFW Post #9741 & Auxiliary Monthly Events Location: American Legion 870 1st Street Firestone, CO 80520 Post Monthly Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 7pm Community Breakfast - 3rd Saturday at 8am Auxiliary Monthly Mtg - 4th Tuesday at 6:30pm Fourth Friday Dinners: 6:00 pm Fifth Monday Dinners: 6:00 pm

The Post and Auxiliary encourages those interested in learning more about the Veterans of Foreign War to come and learn how they can help make an impact on the lives of veterans in the Carbon Valley area. Learn how you can get involved with the Post at www.vfwpost9741.org or the Auxiliary at www.vfwaux9741.org. COME JOIN US. We welcome you to be a part of these great organizations!

3rd Ann. Holiday Boutique Prairie Greens Clubhouse: Sunday Dec 2nd, 9-3pm at 7781 Mountain View Dr, Frederick. All your Christmas shopping under one roof !

All About Tans in Dacono My name is Ashley Bell I have owned all about tans for 2 ½ years and enjoy meeting all the new people and helping people feel better about them selves. Owning a tanning salon has always been my passion. Come in and get your island tan without the sand!! For December, we are running a sale and if you bring in this article or the ad in this CVCR you get 20% off ANY Tanning Package. Winter Hours- Monday-Friday10:00Am-6:00Pm & Saturday- 10:00Am2:00Pm & Closed Sunday 500 8Th Street | Dacono Co 80514 | (303)833-9137

Casino Night Date Set and Discount Tickets on Sale Now! FHS Booster Club is selling discount tickets to their Super Saturday Casino Night. Held annually the night before the Super Bowl - Feb. 2nd, 2019. This fun adult evening is held here locally at the Carbon Valley Rec Center and is a great night full of music, food, Casino Style Games and prizes. Get your discount Ticket today. http://www.fhsbooster. com/events/casino-night/

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Celebrates 13 Years Mead’s 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is celebrating their 13th Anniversary on Dec. 10. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will take anything non-hazardous that two strong, ablebodied crew members can lift. We can often be there on the same day! Our friendly, uniformed truck team will call you 15-30 minutes before your scheduled 2-hour arrival window. When we arrive, just point to the junk you want removed and we will provide you with an upfront, all-inclusive price. Once you say the word, we’ll haul everything away from wherever the items are located. We’ll even sweep up the area when we’re done! Plus, we recycle and donate your junk whenever possible, so you’re helping to keep junk out of the landfill and giving back to the community, too. Our pricing system is simple and straightforward. Here’s what you get when you book with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?: • Customized no-obligation, in person quotes • All-inclusive pricing • Full service junk removal • Fair pricing, based on truck volume • Quick and easy onsite payment Schedule a No-Obligation, In-Person Price Quote. Mention the ad in the At Your Service section of this paper and receive 10% off your services. Call 1-800-GOTJUNK (1-800-468-5865).

Shop Local at LoriLee’s Chocolates and Gifts in Frederick Shop local for all your Christmas stocking stuffers, teacher, work, and neighbor gift giving. They are located at 539 Oak St, # B, in Frederick just south of 5th on Oak. The number is 303.847.5783. Find them on Facebook for specials and events.

Come and Visit – Santa & Reindeer December 8, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and held at RE/MAX NEXUS 11409 Business Park Cir, Firestone. This is a FREE event! Enjoy and afternoon with your family during the most magical time of year! Visit with Santa and pet his Reindeer. Have some yummy hot cocoa and cookies. We look forward to seeing you there! Hosted by RE/MAX NEXUS agents: Sarah Hansard & Jeff Kurtz. Sponsored by Guardian Mortgage Lender Maxine Kary.

Women’s Networking in Carbon Valley The North Metro Business Women’s Network invites you to their December meeting for our annual Book Exchange. Come enjoy breakfast, networking & book recommendations! 9:15am – 10:45am December 12th at the Carbon Valley Regional Library.

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Need those projects done before family comes to town? If so, I’m your guy! My name is Mark Maldonado. I am the husband of my high school sweetheart of 16 years, and the father of our four awesome kids. I am a skilled, creative, problem solving handyman for all of your home or commercial improvements, repairs, or remodels. I am very reliable, trustworthy and very safety conscious. I would love the opportunity to speak with you about your projects!

720-474-3251 mmhandymansolutions@gmail.com The $ Path Less Traveled is a Free Community Wellness Workshop The $ Path Less Traveled is a free Community Wellness Workshop, Saturday, January 12th, 9:30-11:30. Individuals, couples and families from all income levels interested in reaching financial goals will benefit from simple, proven methods for managing money. Achieving greater financial literacy and freedom is doable! Presented by Heather Morgan, Founder and Financial Advisor, Wilderness Financial and Penny Kidd, Financial Coach, Pennywise Coaching. Join us at the Wilderness Financial Oﬃces and Event Center 2950 Colorful Ave, Longmont. For info or to register: 720-500-2602 x103 Events or visit our Facebook page. Securities offered through Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/ SIPC. Heather L. Morgan, Investment Representative. Advisory Services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc. Heather L. Morgan, Financial Advisor. Wilderness Financial LLC and Securities America are separate entities.

Imagine: Your Life Without Limits – A Free Retirement Workshop Retirement is about living. This FREE workshop is about YOU – not your money. Before you can build a financial plan for the future, you need a personal plan for how you are going to live your life. Start bringing your personal vision for retirement into focus with our step by step workbook. With thoughtful preparation you can be ready for the next phase of your life! Presented by Heather Morgan, Founder Financial Advisor. Thursday, January 24 Wilderness Financial Oﬃces and Event Center 2950 Colorful Avenue, Longmont, Colorado Check our Facebook page for more information and to RSVP or RSVP to 720500-2602 x103 Events. Securities offered through Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/ SIPC. Heather L. Morgan, Investment Representative. Advisory Services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc. Heather L. Morgan, Financial Advisor. Wilderness Financial LLC and Securities America are separate entities.

Sweet Salvage & Rustic Relics December Country Market Barn Show & Sale Friday Evening ~ December 7th ~ 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday ~ December 8th ~ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 11447 County Road 13 (Colo. Blvd.) Longmont ( ½ mile north of the Firestone King Soopers) Antiques, Primitives, Farmhouse, Home Decor, Yard Art, Rusty Treasures and More!!! Check Facebook and Instagram for last minute changes due to weather conditions. Snow and cold won’t shut us down but a blizzard might!!!

10 Wk Healthy Wt Loss Challenge Starts Jan 7th 2019. Interval/Circuit Training On Mon/Weds at 7pm In Frederick Ladies, join us for the 10 Week Healthy Weight Loss Challenge starting Jan 7th, 2019. See my article in this paper for details. Interval/Circuit Training Classes will be on Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm in Frederick, Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:30am and Thursdays at 4pm in Niwot. Your first session is free and It’s required to RSVP online. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist at http:// timeforchangepersonaltraining.com/ or call 303.828.2856

Lily Farm Holiday Open House Join Lily Farm Fresh Event Center for our Holiday Open House! Friday December 7th, 2018 2-7 pm. We are located at 1833 County Road 53 in Keenesburg. Visit Local Craft Vendors! Come sample all of our Fresh made organic skin care and receive a free $6 sample! Also get 20% off all skin care purchases over $99. Please RSVP to 303-455-4194 or on Facebook at facebook.com/lilyevents

Well Armed Woman Monthly Meeting: Home Security December Boulder County Chapter TWAW meeting is on December 2 at 2 pm, We will be doing a fun steel range target layout for practice at the range. Over 20 steel targets to improve shooting skills. The subject for our December meeting is Home Security. Learn ways you can improve safety at your home. TWAW shooting chapters are a Non-profit organization that organizes local groups of women around the country that meet monthly to practice, learn and grow as shooters. Expanding the world of firearms to women all over the country in a safe, non-threatening way with the purpose of Educating, Equipping and Empowering women shooters.

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TRU PACE Helps Older Adults Age in Place

appy Holidays from TRU PACE!!! As we come to the close of 2018, there is much to reflect on. What are you thankful for this year? Here at TRU PACE, a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, we are grateful for the 114 older adults who have enrolled with us to help them with their medical care and supportive services. All of our participants have the goal to remain in their homes as they age. With our wrap around services, we have seen many of them gain back physical strength, feel less isolated, and their lives are less stressful. And when participants visit our day center, they have a lot of fun too! TRU PACE, is helping older adults age in place in southwest Weld and Boulder counties. This holistic medical program opened in March of 2017. TRU PACE manages all medical care and medications, in-home services, and rehabilitation therapies, provides transportation, and has a day center Monday through Friday based in Lafayette. TRU is the only PACE provider for southwest Weld and Boulder counties. At the heart of the PACE model is the 11-person Interdisciplinary Team that manages all medical and home care needs for the PACE participant. This innovative model looks at the whole person and their

personal goals for aging; everyone has their own plan of care. PACE is designed for older adults who are coping with a medical illness that is affecting their ability to be as independent as they used to be. PACE’s wrap-around services help support them and their caregivers as they try to age in place. The program is paid through Medicare and Medicaid combined or through private pay. Respite care is also included in this model of care. TRU PACE is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. And enrollees may call 24/7 for any urgent issues. We encourage folks to come and see our program. It is an active, happy and social environment. Our total mission is to help older adults remain in their homes and to be independent for as long as possible. If you have any questions or would like a tour, please call 303-665-0115. H a p p y Holidays from all of us at TRU PACE!!!

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Friendly Fork Luncheon “Comments” n response to the two letters in the November issue of the Consumer regarding my comment “no actual Senior Center” which was in the October issue of the Consumer Report. I’m sorry this was taken out of context. The article that I wrote was to bring attention to the Friendly Fork Luncheon which is another program in the Carbon Valley for the Seniors to enjoy and participate in. This was in no way meant to delude Seniors from participating in other Senior programs, but you must admit that being a Senior Program within the Rec. Center does not constitute an “actual Senior Center. The following constitutes an “actual Senior Center.” 1. Building or location of their own that is large enough for various events, activities, meals, etc. 2. Financial support from Firestone, Frederick and Dacono, as these Seniors are residents of each of these communities and had that financial support before becoming a program within the Rec. Center. 3. Have their own oﬃcers and Board. 4. Their own bank account to handle their income and expenses. 5. Have a full kitchen for meals, pot lucks, special event meals, etc. with a dining room. 6. Have regular hours, but evening and weekend hours for Senior events, when needed. 7. Able to hire a coordinator (either full or part time) with volunteers being needed for various duties. Also, ANYONE can arrange for discounted trips and tours. 8. Having a larger facility of their own would allow extra space for several activities to take place at the same time and more people could participate. Entertainment programs could be held. 9. With a little over 4800 Seniors in the Carbon Valley (according to the 2016 census) this would be a center where many more things could be enjoyed by many more Seniors, along with trips, tours and eating out at different places. This could accommodate an active group of Seniors and allow a growing membership. All the things previously mentioned make up a “real/actual” Senior Center and would be a boon for ALL Seniors, not just a few and would be a place to gather for coffee, company, activities, crafts, games, meetings and items of interest for EVERYONE. When the membership was around 300, some of these things were in place. Many things changed when the Seniors became a program. Unfortunately, the room now used by the Seniors probably has a capacity of about 50 people and that’s a push as there is only seating for about 20 and no eating area for dinners or lunches, except to go over and use a room at the Rec. Center. It has its usefulness, thanks to the Rec. Center stepping in a few 10 Wk Healthy Wt Loss years ago, but only for a few. Challenge Starts The Friendly Fork Lunch is now and would still be a Senior program January 7th 2019 in addition to what the Senior Center See Article In This Paper For Details would provide. The two are not in Fat Burn & Interval/Circuit competition, as suggested by some people, because the goals for both Training on Mon/Weds at are the same, “Giving the CV Seniors 7pm in Frederick! places to go to enjoy themselves, socialize, stay active, get healthy meals $20 Off A 10 Session Mobile Personal and make new friends. Remember Training Package the Friendly Fork lunch is on Tues. See Website For Details & and Thurs. (your choice of one, both) Availability. Expires 12/31/18 every week at noon for a reasonable donation of $4.00 per person. The $10 Off a 10-Session Weld County commissioners have Fitness Group provided the Friendly Fork folks with Punch Card Your First Session Is Free, free gas detectors and they also give Then $10 Off A 10 Session their support for the lunches, which Punch Card To My Ladies are run by some fantastic volunteers Only Fitness Groups. so there is no burden to tax payers for RSVP Required Online. its operation. We even have ministers Expires 12/31/18 from the Rocky Mountain Christian Frederick Campus that come by and enjoy lunch with us, when they can. The Frederick Chief of police has NASM Certified Personal Trainer, been fantastic as he has been with Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Women's Fitness Specialist & us numerous times as a volunteer, ISFTA Foam Roller Specialist serving, eating with us and even washes dishes when he can. We so enjoy and appreciate his help. Our thanks go out to the Weld Cty. Commissioners for their support and to the ministers and the Chief of Police for being a part of our “lunch group”. We are BLESSED!

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Qualiﬁed Listeners Receives Two Accreditations

ualified Listeners, one of the most active Veteran Support Organizations in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, achieved the Better Business Bureau Accreditation in the nonprofit Charity Classification and has also earned the GuideStar Gold Level for nonprofit organizations. BBB Charity Accreditation, a program of the BBB Center for Nonprofit Excellence, helps donors make informed giving decisions and promotes high standards of conduct among organizations that solicit contributions from the public. The GuideStar Exchange is the only program of its kind that encourages nonprofit transparency on a national scale and allows nonprofits to supplement the public information that is available from the IRS. The Gold Level is awarded to organizations who report and demonstrate impactful goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress. Both accreditations require integrity, business ethics, and transparency within Qualified Listeners 501-C-3 organization. The mission of Qualified Listeners is to help Veterans and their families find peace in their lives through outreach, listening, vetted resources, and becoming their collective voice. Qualified Listeners publishes a quarterly Veteran & Family Resource Directory to be used as a tool for Veterans and their families to seek options and resources available to them. Services provided by the resources include help with VA paperwork, posttraumatic stress, substance abuse, health & wellness, pain management, sleep disorders, spouse support, and much more. For more information call 720-600-0860 or visit QualifiedListeners.org.

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Excursions:

 Georgetown Christmas Market. Fee includes transportation, parking and escort. Meal cost on your own. Saturday, December 1 from 8am4pm. $18D, $20ND  Blossom of lights at the Botanic Gardens. Fee includes admission, transportation, parking and escort. Meal cost on your own. Tuesday, December 4 from 4-10pm. $28D, $30ND  Heaven Dragon Chinese. Fee includes transportation and escort. Meal cost on your own. Tuesday, December 11 from 4:30-7:30pm. $8D, $10ND  Mardi Gras Casino. Meals are on your own. Fee includes transportation. Monday, December 17 at 8am. $6D, $10ND  Cirque Eloize Hotel at the Buell. Fee includes show, escort and transportation. Food at your own cost. Thursday, December 20 from 8:30am-3pm. $52D, $55ND

 Maza Kabob. Fee includes transportation and escort. Food at your own. Thursday, December 27 from 4:30 – 7:30pm. $8D, $10ND

Programs & Classes:

 Wednesday Lunches at noon. Holiday meal Wednesday, December 19. $8D, $10ND  Complimentary ear check-up services include hearing screenings, hearing aid clean and check. Sign up for a consultation on Wed, Dec12 from 1011:30 am.  Bunco dice game every Monday at 1 pm  Craft Group every Tuesday from 1-4 pm to sew, knit, and work on other crafts.  Dominoes & Skip-Bo Cards Wednesday’s after lunch around 1pm.  Coloring/Diamond Dot Group every Thursday at 1 pm  Medicare Q & A just drop by from 10:30-11:30am the 4th Wednesday.

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Brush, Roll or Spray?

How Does the Sign Change Color? By the Donut Diva

y day the monument sign boldly announces your arrival to the Town of Frederick. Perched on a base of precast concrete, the aluminum and stone sign reaches a height of 32 feet. As you pass by the monument at Hwy 52 and Colorado Blvd, the sign looks artistic with the cutout letters with the cream background and larger white letters. However, as darkness comes, the sensor triggers the beautiful colored lights to turn on. The large letters illuminate in only white. The cream background currently projects seven different colors…fading from blue to green and so on to the next color. The Colors come from thousands of little LED lights inside. The LED lights are referred to as RGB (Red, Green Blue) and using a combination of sequences create different colors. The Frederick sign can be programed to display 16 different variations of color. So, for Christmas, program number four for RED,GREEN and WHITE will be initiated. The light system is hardwired. A

conduit of wires runs to a control panel. From this panel, only a select few town employees have the training to enter the sequence of numbers to change the light display. The panel has a high voltage and is dangerous if not handled properly. The monument sign has been in its place for about two years and requires minimal maintenance. Although, the extreme high winds shortly after install did cause the sign to lean. The Adcon Sign Company promptly came to the rescue and installed a steel pole from bottom to top to stabilize the sign. The LED lights in the night are so pretty. Frederick Town Board selected this style so as to stand out and have a warm and beautiful welcome to all that live and pass through Town. Just for fun and in the spirit of Christmas giving, everyone who submits a selfie by December 23rd, showing themselves WEARING some type of Christmas lights or decoration in front of the Monument sign while it is displaying the colored lights, will be entered into a drawing to win $25 CASH! Send to carbonvalley@gmail.com. Merry Christmas!

lients often ask us whether we will brush, roll or spray their interior painting work. Each project is different and the method/s we choose allow us to complete jobs as eﬃciently as possible, keeping labor costs to a minimum while providing a lasting, quality finish for the home or business owner. There are a few myths regarding which method is best and a lot of advice out there as well. Typically spraying is a faster way to paint. But the prep - masking and covering everything not to be sprayed - is more time consuming. Improper spraying can result in missed areas, uneven coverage, drips, globs and excessive waste of paint. The spray painter must be suﬃciently trained. Spraying is a talent that is gained over years of experience and practice. It is typically done in new builds and remodels along with the trim: baseboards, sills, doors, casings and jambs. When we repaint homes, brushing and rolling is preferred for all surfaces

including the doors and trim. The edges at the wall and ceilings and around doors and windows are cut in by hand with a brush and the rest is completed with a roller. Brushing and rolling allows the painter to work the paint in better and can later be easily touched up with a brush. If you use a quality paint and apply with specialty brushes, there are techniques to use for a nice finish on your doors and trim. There are certain areas that are better off sprayed. Popcorn ceilings should be sprayed the first time they are painted. Detail work in molding and cabinetry often needs sprayed, but if areas are too small those areas need to be finished with a smaller brush. The bottom line is an experienced painter can provide a quality paint job by brushing, rolling or spraying and should explain to you which technique is the best for each project and why.

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

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Success with Facebook Marketing

his week I enjoyed helping my client Boyd and Sons celebrate their Ribbon Cutting with the Erie Chamber of Commerce. I also attended an Open House with a free training for parents for Early Childhood Wellness Place in Broomfield. We talked about both of these events on their business pages before, during and after. Events can give you something fun to talk about and connect with people. Pictures and video were taken at each event and posted to the pages. One client who is a realtor in Firestone gave away a bag of candy on his business page for Halloween. When he went to deliver the candy to the winner, the individual asked him if he’d be able to list their home for them when they move next month. Terrific! On one business page, we posted pictures of the owner in his Navy uniform for Veteran’s Day. We got great response because it was personal and timely.

Daylight Donuts in Dacono was celebrating their 16th Anniversary with a $1.99 for a dozen promotion. A 30 second video got them 1,000 views on Facebook. The next day, a similar post was shared 42 times and had a reach of 4,000 for the Carbon Valley Consumer Report. 16 new friends were added because of those two posts as well. These are very practical ways that businesses in your area are experiencing success through Facebook marketing! How can I help you? I offer one hour consultations for $75 or professional management of your page. Call Jennie Poppenger Jennie Poppenger, Owner | Face to Face

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St. Brigit Episcopal Church To Celebrate Winter Solstice

Christmas Food Boxes - Dec. 15

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Brigit Episcopal Church invites the community to take a break from the hectic pace of the holidays and reflect on the cycle of nature. On Friday, December 21, 2018, at 7:00p.m. St. Brigit will celebrate the Winter Solstice with a special contemplative service. All are welcome to attend. The Solstice celebration will feature a new Music Director and soloist, the very talented Karen Reinhold. Karen lives in Frederick, is a graduate of the prestigious Wheaton College Conservatory of Music and has been a private music teacher since 1997. For more information on Karen, please visit EnjoyableNoise.com. The Winter Solstice Service is part of St. Brigit’s Áit Caol (Gaelic for “A Thin Place”) series. These are unique services marking the Winter and Summer Solstices as well as the Spring and Autumnal Equinoxes. The services incorporate live ethereal music, meditation areas designed to reflect the chosen scriptures and a contemporary liturgy (order of service). All aspects of the services reflect the seasonal theme, and are quite different from their regular services. Attendees sometimes travel as far as 50 miles to experience Áit Caol services. Áit Caol services combine ancient Celtic spirituality with Christian theology. Although the ancient Celts regarded winter as the season of dormancy, darkness and cold, the coming of lighter days after the Winter Solstice brought a more festive mood. To the Celts, this return of the light was a reason to celebrate that nature’s cycle was continuing. Some believe that Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Light of the World, was set in synchronization with the Winter Solstice because, from that point onwards, the days began to have more daylight. The tradition at St. Brigit is to observe the Solstice by reflecting on God’s presence with His people, even in the midst of darkness. Christmas also is referred to as Yule, a pre-Christian festival observed at the time of the Winter Solstice. Fires were lit to symbolize the heat, light and life-giving properties of the returning sun. St. Brigit’s Winter Solstice Service will end with a bonfire. Attendees will be invited to symbolically release anything that represents darkness in their lives by writing its name on a piece of paper and burning it in the bonfire. St. Brigit Episcopal Church is located at 110 Johnson Street in Frederick. Please visit www.stbrigit.org or www.facebook.com/StBrigit for more information.

Camping Out For A Cause By Betty Heath

t is always amazing the number of people who actually camp out at the great halls of merchandising prior to Black Friday. I would think this time of year a person would have more pressing things on their calendars than to camp out at a mall. Of course, my idea of camping out is staying at the LaMasion Hotel overlooking the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. I am reminded of the night so long ago when some shepherds were camped out on the hillside in Judea watching over their sheep. It was like most any other night; quiet and peaceful. They had no cell phones, no iPads, no laptops, just their sheep, shepherd hooks and dogs. Can’t you just visualize them being half-asleep, yawning and stretching, relishing the beautiful, quiet night when, suddenly out of nowhere an angel stood next to them? I can imagine how fast they scrambled around trying to figure out what was happening. The darkness was gone and the light shining around them was so bright they had to shield their eyes. It took their breath away and they were absolutely scared to death. But, in the quietness the angel spoke to them saying, “Do not be afraid for I bring you good tidings of great joy. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior who is Christ the Lord.” By now they were probably wondering what was going to happen next, when suddenly a whole host of angels filled the sky. These weren’t just any angels. These angels, knowing the shepherds were filled with awe, began praising God and singing, “Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth, goodwill toward men. For unto you is born this night in the City of David a savior who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:8-14) You want to talk about camping out for a cause. They didn’t know it at the time, but there they were camped out to receive the most important message ever given to mankind. After they listened to the angels, they left immediately to go see for themselves; then they shared the good news with everyone they encountered. Can’t you imagine these shepherds sitting around the campfire in their retirement years telling the story of that special night to their grandchildren who were now possibly shepherds guarding their own flocks? Imagine them slapping their knees and laughing about how frightened they were that night. Then, telling of the joyful news they received and the sight they witnessed when they stood before the Christ child laying in a manger. I hope we aren’t too busy camping out at the great halls of merchandising for mundane gifts this year that we fail to recognize this as the season of “Thanksgifting”-the time to share the greatest gift on earth with others.

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Impact Rock Church By Betty Heath

e are often drawn to God through unforeseen events in our lives. Recently I was given a contact for someone who was so excited about a possible story for CVCR that he wanted to share it with everyone. I gave him a call and began taking notes about the possible story when I suddenly realized that he himself had a story. I do plan to follow up with the information he gave about the ‘possible story’, but I also want to share the exuberance he expressed while giving me the details regarding the possible story. Mark Harper has been a pastor for the past nine years. He graduated from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK with a degree in Graphic Design. That was intriguing enough, but he went on to say that he worked as graphic artist in Denver from 2000-2009 all the while struggling with the fact that he felt God calling him to a higher cause. His father was an evangelist and he began his life in North Carolina and ended up in Southern California. He said that during his time as graphic artist he wasn’t resisting God’s call; he just wanted to make sure it was authentic and not about what he wanted. After finally accepting the call he and his wife, Kara began a ministry in Westminster in 2010 that met in their home for three years before branching out. They found the current space in Erie and currently have 100 for worship services each week. Mark and Kara have been married for 21 ½ years and are parents of a son who recently graduated from high school and two teenagers, one a freshman and one a junior in high school. Mark says the denim on the knees of his jeans is worn thin from the many prayers he and his wife have lifted up on behalf of their children. Impact Rock Church is a nondenominational church now in its 9th year and is located at 710 Austin Avenue, Suites 200 and 210. They meet for contemporary worship services on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday prayer service at 6:45 p.m. They also have a growing youth group that meets on the first and third Friday of each month called “Friday Night Lights” and includes junior and senior high school teenagers. Their goal is to nurture and spread the love of Jesus to the community. Pastor Mark extends an invitation to all who are interested to attend their traditional Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m. at the church. He can be reached at 303835-4214.

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What’s Up with this Market?

he big question I have been getting the past 2 months from everyone is: What is going on with this current Colorado Real Estate Market? Many of you have probably felt the sudden shift in the real estate market starting in September. Sudden shifts typically lead to consumers making bad, impulsive decisions. I’m here to say that you can pump the breaks a bit and when you look at the numbers, not much has changed at all. So as a consumer, what should you look for if you start to question the market changing? First one is analyzing supply and demand. Right now, the number of available detached single-family homes in and around the Denver Metro area up to $1Million in price is only 7,200. A healthy, balanced inventory in that sector should be upward of 15,000 available homes. We are still in a low inventory market with thousands of people moving here monthly from out of state. Simply put…. the demand still out-weighs the supply by a lot. Next thing to consider is time of year. Always look at previous year’s trends to see if there are similarities. September and October are historically slow months every year. You can look back for decades and you will almost always see a dip in sales during those months. Kids are back in school, summer rush is over, fall sports are

starting up, etc. Whatever the personal reason may be, things just slow down in September and October. Finally, dig deeper on those trends and do a side by side comparison. I compared the sales and inventory numbers of October 2017 to October 2018 in our local market of Firestone, Frederick, Dacono, and Longmont. You might be surprised by the outcome. Depending on which town you look at, the average days on market has decreased astronomically from 60-63 days down to 36-44 days. That’s a 26-42% drop! Average inventory is about the same as last year as some towns have gone slightly up while others slightly down. Average sales price is about the same as well only ranging from -1 to +3% difference. So before you make any drastic decisions, take a breath and ask your local agent for this type of information. If you ever want updated numbers for your area, please don’t hesitate to give us a call and we will be happy to send those to you. 720-2046776

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Rotary Is Seeking Nominations for Community Heroes

he Carbon Valley Rotary Club is accepting nominations from the public in four categories of community service: 1st Responder (Firefighter/ EMS or Law Enforcement), Education, Community Adult (18 yrs and older) and Community Youth (17 yrs and younger). Anyone can submit, anyone can win. Rotary wants to recognize area residents who have donated their time toward either a specific community project or who continue to aid the community on an ongoing basis. Selection will be based on the nominee’s effort in going above and beyond in serving the community, and their dedication to improve the quality of life within the Carbon Valley area. Winning nominees will be honored at Rotary’s 11th Annual Community Heroes Awards Breakfast 7am – 8:30 am Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Bella Rosa Golf Club in Frederick. There is no limit to the number of nominations that can be submitted because there is no limit to the amount of good that is performed every day. Deadline to submit nominations is December 15, 2018. Nominations must be submitted on Rotary’s nomination form, one nominee per form. Nomination forms can be accessed at www. carbonvalleyrotary.org or by emailing info@carbonvalleyrotary.org.

Things NOT to Do When Putting Your Home on the Market

hen thinking about selling your home, here is a quick checklist of things not to do.

Don’t over-improve the property. General repairs and minor upgrades can help your home sell quicker and for more money, but avoid major improvements that are specific to your tastes. Finishing off an unfinished basement can add some value, but it won’t be near as much as the cost to do the work, and it may or may not be what a buyer is looking for.

Don’t over-decorate the home. Keep the decor more neutral. You want the potential buyers to be concentrating on the home and how it will work for them and not be distracted by your things.

Don’t hang around. Buyers want to imagine how the house will work for them, which is diﬃcult to do in the presence of the seller. It can be awkward and feel judgmental if they are looking at the house with the seller present. Don’t worry, if they have questions, their Realtor will follow up.

Don’t take things personally. Buying as selling homes is an emotional process for most people. When buyers are critical of something in the home, they are showing interest in your property, not doing it to offend you. Buyer’s and seller’s Realtors are good buffers to deal with issues that can be taken the wrong way by either of the parties.

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Don’t try it on your own. The most recent data, from 2016 shows that For Sale By Owner’s accounted for 8% of home sales and the typical FSBO home sold for $190,000, compared to $249,000 for sales where the owner was assisted by an agent. So even after paying the agent, the seller’s proceeds were significantly higher. Besides helping you with all of the above and much more, your Realtor can help you with specific advice for your individual property.

Greg Zadel: 2011 Realtor of the Year, Colorado Association of Realtors, Zadel Realty, 303-833-3012, 8110 WCR 13 S-4, Firestone, greg@zadelrealty.com, www.zadelrealty.com

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Holiday Craft Fair at Imagine Charter School at Firestone

magine Charter School at Firestone, located at 5753 Twilight Avenue in Firestone, is hosting a holiday craft fair on Saturday, December 8th from 10am-3pm. Admission is free, and features over 35 vendors! The fair will have crafts for kids, pictures with Santa, a book fair, bake sale, and an array of crafts and goods for all your holiday giftgiving! Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be available for purchase. Imagine will also be collecting donations for the homeless at the fair (see http://www.imaginefirestone.org for needed items). Don’t miss this exciting one-day event!

FHS Gymnasts - State Champs Submitted by FHS Booster Club

rederick High School has two gymnasts who competed as part of the Niwot (SVVSD District) Team: Lyndsey Chohon and Grace Stephenson. The Niwot team members were named as the State Champions during the CHSSA State Gymnastics Meet on November 2nd at Thornton High School. During the Team Competition Lyndsey and Grace received high scores, which earned the the honor of participating in the individual competition on Saturday, November 3rd. FHS Senior, Lyndsey Chohon, previously named Front Range Senior of the Year, placed All-Around Champion at Regionals and earned State Champion on Floor, 3rd on Beam, 3rd on Bars and 2nd on Vault! FHS Sophomore, Grace Stephenson also placed at State in the individual competition she earned 2nd place on floor, 8th on vault, and 9th on beam! Grace and Lyndsey competed as part of the fourteen person Niwot Team which is coached by Marissa Purcell and included students from Frederick, Longmont, Niwot, Silver Creek and Skyline. The team practices daily at Niwot and the team works well together. Lyndsey appreciates that the team “comes together – holding hands” as they each compete, “leaning together as one” during the balance beam routines. The team is a member of the Front Range League which consists of Fort Collins HS, Rocky Mountain HS, Thompson Valley HS , Loveland HS, Mountain Range HS , Broomfield HS, Thornton HS and Fort Morgan HS. Teams range in size from forty girls to just five . Lyndsey started gymnastics when she was just 3yrs old, Grace started at 18 months. Both took classes at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center until they were old enough to compete on the CVRC CARA team. The girls hope that more gymnasts will come to FHS and compete on the Niwot Team. As a Senior, Lyndsey said “now that it’s over its really sad”. She enjoyed the whole vibe of the team and loved competing. When asked what it was like to compete at State she said it was “really hard knowing it was the last time to compete”. The State Individual meet format is different than most meets instead of all the events happening at the same time, at State the individual events occur one at a time. “The pressure is nerve wrecking to stand in front of the packed gym” Grace commented. When asked about their futures Lyndsey said she is looking forward to college and hopes to earn a spot on a college cheerleading team. Grace said her goal is to continue with gymnastics and be “the next Lyndsey Chohon”!

Santa and Mrs. Claus! The Holiday Festival is Dec 1 at Coal Ridge Middle School from 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.

FHS Students National Photography Winners Submitted by FHS Booster Club

wo Frederick High School students were awarded top honors from the National Photographic Society of America Youth Competition. Sydney Christen and Amber Esquivel, both juniors, are part of the FHS Fine Arts/ Digital Arts department. Sydney’s digital print titled “Church” was awarded First Place in Architecture. Amber’s print, “Pocket Full of Sunshine”, was Best In Show - Honorable Mention, Photographers Choice. Both Amber and Sydney began studying photography in the 8th grade at Coal Ridge Middle School and have continued taking classes at Frederick. Amber is currently enrolled in her third semester of Photography Independent Study, having already completed the beginning and advance Photography classes. The photography students at FHS obtain real world experience photographing athletes for the Booster’s FHS Activities Calendar, head shots for the Musicals and Plays, and photographing clothing items for the FBLA online store. Amber says that the FHS photography program has “pushed me to work hard, pushed my skills and taught me to think out of the box” and that Mrs. Dellwardt “helps us to improve our skills, to take them further and do more with them”. Sydney added, “I wouldn’t have known about the competition, Mrs. Delllwardt gave us the confidence to enter the contest.” Digital Arts teacher Amy Delwardt helped her students choose their prints and submit them to the Loveland Photography Society Youth Competition last spring. Amber, Sydney and Drew Rivera placed in the Loveland competition. The Loveland Photographic Society then sent their prints to the National Competition. Sydney’s digital print “Church” was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park, at the Saint Malo Retreat Center of the Chapel on the Rock. Sydney likes that the church’s reflection can be seen in the water. Amber’s print “Pocket Full of Sunshine” was taken while she was shooting her sister’s senior photos. Both students plan to continue with photography as a hobby and hope to maybe sell their prints someday.

Calling all FHS Alumni Basketball Players! Frederick High School Alumni Night Submitted by FHS Booster Club

he Frederick Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball Program are hosting an alumni night on December 20 for all former FHS basketball players. Former players are invited to attend as the girls and boys host Weld Central HS. The girls’ varsity game begins at 5:30pm with the boys’ game to follow at 7:00pm. Dinner will be provided during the games to all alumni players by Georgia Boys BBQ. After the games, join us for an alumni celebration, which will take place at Mountain Cowboy in downtown Frederick (318 Fifth Street) from 8:30-11:00pm. If you have questions or need more information, contact the girl’s coach, Brett Andersen, by phone (530)-574-5232 or by email andersen_brett@svvsd.org or the boy’s coach, Enoch Miller, by phone 720-951-2616 or by email miller_enoch@svvsd.org.

FHS Newsies Could Be Chosen for Colorado Thespian Conference Submitted by FHS Booster Club

rederick High School’s production of Disney’s Newsies has been selected out of 16 submission across the state of Colorado to be the Mainstage Show for the opening night of the Colorado Thespian Conference. The Frederick High School students will perform their show in front of 8,000 - 9,000 high school and middle school students on December 6th at the BellCo Theatre in Denver. Frederick High School is the first school in the St. Vrain Valley School District to be selected for this honor. A message from the Directors, Mr. Brown and Ms. Ferguson: We are proud to have a remarkable team of exceptional young artists. Our program strives to build character and integrity for each of our students. We truly appreciate any support you can give to our program. Your generosity will make the most of their hard work by helping to fund expenses for the Colorado State Thespian Conference Performance on December 6th that will be our Fall Musical: Disney’s Newsies. Donations are vital to the success of this program. Your gift is tax-deductible; you will receive a receipt via email for your donation. Please help by making a donation at https://www.fanangel.com/campaigns/483/story and then share on your Facebook, Twitter, email, and/or text message. Thank you for your kind support!”

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Another Mural by Local Bart McCune

he Dacono history mural is finally complete. The town was named using the two first letters of Daisy Baum, the founders wife, and author, Cora VanVoorhis, the suspected ghost of the Yak and Yeti in Arvada Colorado, and Nona Brooks, a founder of the Divine Science church in Denver and author of several books on the subject. It feels good to be able to paint for my hometown and Habitat for Humanity. A huge thanks goes to @aphenryart for coming out and painting the three women. #alwayshandpaint #ditchthesticker #cosignsignco#dacono #colorado #handpainted #coloradohistory#mural #muralart #muralist #signpainter #denver#5280 #novacolorpaint #walldogs — in Dacono, Colorado.

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Obituaries, Memorial Messages & photos are always FREE in our publications~ Please tell the funeral home or e-mail to carbonvalley@gmail.com. Because we are a monthly paper, most funeral dates will be past. You may post funeral service information at www.facebook.com/CarbonValleyConsumerReport and we will share with the community.

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he Carbon Valley Half Marathon for Autism is proud to announce its first Board of Directors! These members have been instrumental in the event’s success since the inaugural year in 2013. From left to right: Brenda Ridgley – President, Ed McCray – Secretary/Treasurer, Monica Vickers – Member at Large & Fundraising Chair, Mike Sindelar – Vice President, not pictured Kim Strong – Member at Large & Volunteer Chair. Our mission: We support Autism Research through a family running event showcasing spectacular views of

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SANTA RUN Don’t Miss Santa Making His Way to Your Neighborhood! All dates beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 Firestone/Overlook, Maple Ridge, Evanston, Parkview Oak Meadows, Firestone Meadows, Mountain Shadows, Shores, Saddleback Heights, Saddleback, Owl Lake, Moore Farm, Angel View

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4th Ann. St. Vrain Ranch Christmas Light Walk Where: The walking path between Saddleback Avenue and Sage Avenue in the St. Vrain Ranch subdivision. The Entrances to the path are: 1. From the west, on Devenshire St. between Saddleback and Sage Avenues. 2. From the center, on St. Vrain Blvd between Saddleback and Sage Avenues. 3. From the East, on Shenandoah Avenue just west of Saddleback Ave as it intersects with Shenandoah Avenue. When: Evenings for 2 weekends in December. From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 1. The first weekend is Friday December 7th and Saturday December 8th 2. The second weekend is Friday December 14th and Saturday December 15th Why: To celebrate the Christmas Season with the communities around us by lighting up this beautiful walking path that we get to enjoy all year. General Information: Last year, the third year of the Christmas light walk we had an estimated 7,500 people come and enjoy the lights. This year Santa will be there to take children’s gift requests, the Larkridge Chick-Fil-A Santa Cow will be walking the path, and the professional singing group, Take Note, will be singing Christmas Carols on December 15th as well as Prairie Ridge Elementary School choir will be singing on one of the evenings. As always, there will be Hot Chocolate, Hot cider, and cookies served at “The Hut”, which is an outside bar/serving building at one of the homeowners. Over of the entrance arches there will be mistletoe hung for those who chose to kiss their loved one. The length of the walk is roughly 1 mile. Please come dressed appropriately.

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