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Redemption Road Coffee Blesses Mead, Colorado and the World By Jan Sciacca

aron and Jessica Harsch started Redemption Road Coffee in early 2016. Aaron, with the help of Jessica, had launched a non-profit organization called Redemption Road in 2011 that runs weekend retreats for men in the mountains. The retreats help men live in freedom. (More information is available at redemptionroad.com). Aaron’s career began as a hobby. In 2010, he was roasting his own coffee in a whirley pop crank-handle popcorn maker. As he researched and experimented,

he began to perfect his roast, creating a smooth flavorful coffee. Friends would say, “You make a great coffee!” It was the prompting of a friend, that made him consider coffee roasting as a career. It’s challenging to raise money for non-profits so Aaron decided to start a for profit coffee roasting company that would support his family and Redemption Road. In faith, Aaron and Jessica bought an industrial drum roaster and obtained the necessary licenses and opened for business. Aaron shares, “It’s a lot of work and a lot of fun!” The company is a true mom and pop shop. Aaron roasts the coffees and hand stamps all their bags, seals them and ships them wherever they need to go. He built their website and manages every aspect of the business. The coffee purchased from around the world is very high quality. Redemption Road Coffee is sold at shows, online and at the wholesale level. In their first year of business, they have

marketed to northern Colorado cities, started a wholesale segment, sold online to Washington and New York and participated in seven farmers’ markets. Two of the farmers’ markets were in Estes Park and Evergreen where they met thousands of tourists. Redemption Road Coffee is dedicated to giving 10% of its proceeds to Redemption Road. Aaron and Jessica encourage CVCR readers to check out their website for flavor notes, the story of the farmers and which coffees are organic and fair trade. Coffees

vary from dark roasts of Sumatra, Panama, Malawi and the Congo to Medium Roast from Ecuador and Guatemala. They also offer a decaffeinated Columbian roast. When you buy Redemption Road Coffee you’re supporting individual hardworking families like the Harschs throughout the world. Redemption Road Coffee can be reached at 970.572.7977 or online at www.rrc.coffee. com. Aaron can be reached at aaron@ redemptonroadcoffee.com.

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What’s On My Mind

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Love and Cookies Keep the Heart Full

t seems like Christmas was only a couple weeks ago, and it’s already time to buy more gifts for those you love…Yes, it’s the month of love and Valentine’s Day…and Girl Scout Cookies! For me, it comes on the heel of multiple January birthdays, starting just days after Christmas. It’s no wonder I always feel broke financially…and tired…pulled in many directions. Boy, this sounds defeating. Love shouldn’t make people feel defeated. Shouldn’t love come easy, grow easy, be easy?

“Not in this life,” you might say. This week is deadline week and for most, deadlines mean stress, chaos, what can go wrong will go wrong, etc., etc. For me, it means a houseful of kids, both human and non-I have a granddog. During deadline week, I had four grandkids and one granddog. Then two granddaughters and the granddog spent the night, well two nights.

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Was it chaos? Yes! But it was controlled chaos surrounded by an amount of love that cannot be measured. Truly! At one point I was consoling one granddaughter while the older of the two hijacked my in my basement computer. The third while I wasn’t looking. I have a paper to publish! Three days later, I find myself writing about it all and realizing that love does come easily. Love seems to grow all by itself. But also, love is hard work. However, I wouldn’t change a thing. Family-each of the members individually, are people you can never replace. Except for the 77 minutes of Peter Pan, the original digitally restored and in high definition sound, I must have been called, “Grandma!” 432 times by my calculations. I think I am at my best as a grandma. I wasn’t a terrible mom, but I was inexperienced and paranoid and I had a thousand expectations I thought I had to live up too. Being a mom is hard, so much harder than being a grandma. As a grandma, I am patient and tolerant and forgiving and understanding and open minded and non-judgmental and accepting and secure and I realize I am okay just the way I am. Just the way God made me, originally.

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I let life, people and my environment change me. For all these years, minus the last three or four, I ping-ponged around trying to figure out who everybody else thought I should be. It was especially difficult trying to navigate those opinions through divorces and deaths of two of my children. Finally, I’ve come full circle. Now, I look at the sheet tent erected in the middle of my living room, the toys for toddlers to pre-teens, strewn around the tent, the gangly girl in my office chair and I am filled with awe. Awe that the Lord in His great and faithful way has blessed me with all this chaos and love. Who am I, with all my baggage and bad choices through the fifty-some years of my life, that He would give me so much happiness in this very difficult life on earth? I am the little sister of Yeshua and if I remember that, everything else falls into place; the money for gifts, Girl Scout Cookies and getting to press on time. I’ll rest when I can. Maybe I can get a cat nap in that tent. For February, try to stay calm and keep the gifts of love simple…simply buy Girl Scout Cookies. By the way, I have a (Call me!) connection.

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Customer Number Juan Remembering a bucket list wish on our first anniversary

rederick, Colorado: Eating at our woodfired pizza restaurant was on Grandpa Juan’s bucket list but with his diagnosis and months left on the construction schedule it was time to get creative. Commemorating our first anniversary on February 4th, 2017 calls us to remember him as our very first customer who came months before we officially opened our doors. Even before his cancer diagnosis he was so proud of our new venture and couldn’t wait to eat in the restaurant as soon as it opened. In August of 2015 when we learned that he was sick and the doctors hadn’t given him much time we sprang into action to make certain we could check off that bucket list item for him. But the complete renovation was about to begin and we’d only practiced pizzas a handful of times at that point. Needless to say we were going to have to improvise (and that was an understatement). We had exactly zero inventory at the time so we had to bring in the patio picnic tables left by the previous tenants, print our own menus, bring in plates and

glasses from home and be prepared to play his favorite music on a small speaker for ambiance. In less than a week we pulled it all together and on that special night the wine was poured just in time for our special guest to arrive. Surrounded by family, friends and no shortage of grandchildren and great grandchildren he enjoyed an evening as the very first guest at our makeshift version of what Peel would become. Sadly, we lost Grandpa Juan a short 3 months later but we remember him every day as he smiles at us from a photo behind the host stand. He’s a powerful reminder of what we’re here to do for our guests; to take care of them like they’re our family. Peel, a wood-fired pizza restaurant, is the culmination of our passions: taking care of others, preparing delicious food around which memories are made, elevating the craft of others, and embracing and cultivating all that is local: our food and our people alike.

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Financial Focus: When Do You Need a Financial Advisor?

re you a “do-it-yourselfer”? If you can take care of home repairs, lawn work and other types of maintenance by yourself, you’ll save money and probably gain satisfaction. But you will almost certainly need some help in other areas of your life – one of which may be investing. In fact, you could benefit from the services of a professional financial advisor at several points in your life: • When you’re starting out in your career – When you land your first “careertype” job, you will have some financial decisions to make: Should I participate in my employer’s 401(k) or other retirement plan? (Hint: Yes!) If so, how much should I contribute? How can I juggle saving for retirement with paying off student loans? These are the types of questions you can answer with the help of a financial advisor. • When you’re saving for important goals – Whether you’re saving for a down payment on your first home, or for your children’s college education, or for your own comfortable retirement, you’ll face many choices. A financial advisor – someone with experience in helping people work toward these goals – can assist you in making the choices most appropriate for your individual situation. • When you’re experiencing a personal “milestone” – Like everyone, you’ll go through many major life events. Some will be joyful, such as marriage and the arrival of children, while others may

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be unpleasant or sad, such as divorce or the death of a loved one. But virtually all these events carry with them some type of financial component – establishing new investment accounts, purchasing sufficient insurance, naming and changing of beneficiaries, and so on. A financial advisor who truly understands you and your needs can help you make appropriate moves for all your milestones. • When you’re close to retirement – As you near retirement, you’ll have several issues to consider: About how much income will you need each year? When should you start taking Social Security? How much can you afford to withdraw annually from your IRA and 401(k)? A financial advisor has the tools, training and experience to explore alternatives and suggest suitable moves for you. • When you’re retired – Even after you retire, you’ve got plenty to think about, in terms of financial moves. For one thing, you need to ensure that your investment portfolio provides you with both sufficient income for your desired lifestyle and adequate growth potential to help you stay ahead of inflation. What’s the correct balance of investments for your needs? Are there investments that can provide you with rising income without exposing you to undue risk? Once you’re retired, you just won’t get a lot of “do-overs,” so getting the right help is important. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you may not get it right each and every time. But you won’t pay much of a price (except, perhaps in embarrassment) if that chair you built collapses under a stack of newspapers. However, you also know when it’s time to call in a professional – and that’s whom you need when it comes to building your financial future. So, get the assistance you need, when you need it, from a financial advisor.

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. For more information call Jen Kayton, your Carbon Valley Edward Jones Financial Advisor at 303.833.3123. She is located at 8350 Colorado Blvd., Suite 130 in Firestone, CO 80504. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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taying safe while traveling is always top of mind. Most people aren’t dishonest, but those few bad apples or one unfortunate incident can blemish an amazing travel experience. 1. Don’t look like a tourist - Many people have a perceived idea of what the quintessential American looks like; white sneakers, big camera, or sweatshirts with university logos. Staying away from these stereotypes can help avoid drawing attention to yourself. Also, be wary of public displays of wealth - leave flashy jewelry and unnecessary expensive gadgets at home. 2. Separate money sources - Don’t leave all cash and credit/debit cards together as most do when we are at home. This is a safe guard against unfortunate events like theft - the phrase ‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket’ is very true in this case. 3. Secure wallets and purses Eliminate opportunities for theft. Make sure purses are closed and zippers are placed towards the front of the body. Never put wallets in back pockets or any other pocket that is easily reachable by others. 4. Make copies of your important documents - Scanning and printing copies of documents and keeping them in several locations is very simple, but can be crucial if they are lost or stolen. 5. Purchase travel insurance - There are many benefits to travel insurance but one of the biggest is ensuring medical coverage while traveling. Hospital bills can add up quickly, so purchasing insurance is vital. 6. Don’t leave your belongings unattended in public - This is true everywhere, but especially when in

tourist areas. Keep belongings with you at all times; for example don’t place phones and wallets on the table or hook purses on the back of chairs when dining. 7. Avoid pulling money out in public - Take out wallets as infrequently as possible, and avoid showing large amounts of cash. This helps reduce the risk of being targeted for any foul play. I encourage you to keep small amounts of currency for minor transactions, bartering and tipping. 8. Get familiar with the surroundings - A confident stride can make all the difference but not ending up in a bad part of town helps even more. To avoid this, study your map, talk to the front desk clerk, or examine your guidebook before venturing out. If you find yourself in an area that is not familiar or you feel threatened, go into a hotel or restaurant. 9. Put away your belongings - Most hotels will be fine, but in those terrible incidences where you run across a dishonest person it is best to keep your belongings out of site. Leave them in your suitcase, put them in the hotel safe, or better yet, leave them at home it you can. 10. Double check - There are many distractions while traveling. We also tend to carry more stuff - look around and double check that you have all your belongings before leaving anywhere. Hopefully these tips will help you travel more safely next time you take a vacation.

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A Special Thanks!

Although from the outside looking in, it seems that 2016 was a very contentious year for the Town of Mead. But if you look closely, some great accomplishments and true partnerships were accomplished and built. Mike Segrest, the Town Manager, the Board of Trustees and the Town staff collaborated to do what we elected them to do or pay them to do on our behalf. A few accomplishments that effect everyone in the Town were: • The approved Phase One of Mead Village development project • Established an Enterprise Zone to support redevelopment of the Downtown • Completed the Welker Water line project • Implemented new Snow Management Plan and improved service to residential areas

• Created the Mead Urban Renewal Authority which provided $608,000 in first year funding to support economic development project • Secured $80,000 grant for the update to the Comprehensive Plan • Worked with Little Thompson Water District to revise its structure to provide more affordable rates • Negotiated for the School District to provide $50,000 in funding to upgrade the school fields • Approved Excel Franchise agreement • Supported the establishment of Downtown Development District I would personally like to thank the town staff : Mike Segrest, Dawn Adams, Chris Larmon, Ismael Aldana, Janet Torres, Pam Gehringer, Mary Strutt, Melissa Mata and Linda Blackston for their dedication and hard work. I would also like to thank the Town Board for the job they do to ensure a safe work environment for the employees and for looking out for the best interest of every member of the community. A special thanks to Herman Schranz, Colleen Whitlow, Debra Brodhead, Chris Cartwright, Joyce Palazewski, and Terri Hatch. If you are interested in finding out the complete list that these dedicated individuals accomplished, please go visit the town website at http://www. townofmead.org. James Whitlow, Mead

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My name is Rebecca, and I just wanted to send out a great big “THANK YOU!” to R&D Auto for your wonderful Christmas gift to those in need in our community, including myself. My husband and I are on a limited budget because I am unable to work, and have been for the past two years. We also have a lot of medical bills, in addition to the normal everyday bills. We have two vehicles, but they are over 150,000 miles and need quite a bit of maintenance. My husband needs the one vehicle for work, and I need the other for at least 1 to 2 doctor appointments a week. Sometimes, I can find rides, but when I can’t and my truck doesn’t run, it is very difficult and distressing. The truck was badly in need of some major repair, but the cost was significant. That’s when Roger and his team stepped up and repaired the truck at a very small cost to me. What a wonderful gift for them to give of their time and talents for Christmas! Thank you so much R & D Auto! You are a true blessing from God!

In regards to Kelly Fordyce Martindale’s first article pertaining to Zerona Cold Laser machine treatments. I believe that it is important to recognize and disseminate information pertaining to this type of treatment. Although it is mentioned that this is a treatment that empties fat cells, rather than removing them, the fat cells are still there and “waiting” to be filled back up. We are born with all the muscle cells we will ever have; fat cells, on the other hand, we are not only born with but can create many more and, even though one may lose weight through diet and exercises or through varying non-evasive treatments, you still have those fat cells that,unless removed are still there. If one is overweight or has more inches around the waist (or other areas) that they’d like to diminish (completely arbitrary number, let’s say you have 500,000 fats cells), the cells have been drained (decreasing inches) but you still have 500,000 fat cells, again, “waiting” to be re-filled. Thank you for your time. April

Area Mayor’s Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings FREDERICK MAYOR, TONY CAREY

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z Each month, I’ll give you some insight into topics that I am getting approached about frequently

DACONO MAYOR, JOE BAKER

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z Not much happening in February this month, we are still in the midst of our city hall/police department renovation and it’s been a little noisy and dusty at times but the overall progress is doing well. The counsel along with staff will try and star work with the library district to propose a ballot initiative to include Dacono

in the Library District. z Dacono is now accepting applications for our scholarship program. The City of Dacono annually offers a college/vocational training scholarship program to a graduating Dacono high school student.

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z Last month, I wrote about some of the larger projects that our community will be seeing take shape this year. However, this month I’d like to Paul Sorensen touch on some other projects the Town will undertake that do not require orange cones or one lane of traffic. Specifically, one project that is in the works involves the creativity and skillsets of our young community. Before I go into too much detail, I’d first like to talk about how the project originated. During the fall last year, I had the pleasure of meeting with over 100 4th grade students at Centennial Elementary School.

and what is coming up in my conversations with residents and business owners, whether positive or negative. Here’s what’s trending in Frederick this month. z The Town of Frederick scholarship application will be available starting February 6th, and if you have a high school senior in your life, please encourage them to apply. We have so many bright and caring youth in our community, and the Town would like to give two of them a boost on their way to their career aspirations by supplying $6,000 over the course of four years to help them pay for their education. I want to thank local leaders, Sean Corey, Brion Stapp and Sue Wedel, for their participation in this process on the Scholarship Committee. I have been inspired by your dedication to this community and the next generation. z We continue to evaluate and update our snow removal plans

and processes as we know that it plays an important role in the safety of our community. Feel free to reach out to me to share your thoughts on this or any other topic. z Congratulations to Ken Doll for being named Officer of the Year by his peers at the Frederick Police Department, and to the entire department for your tireless commitment to keeping our community safe. If you’d like to show your support for our police department with a blue light bulb in your porch light, please contact them at 720.382.5700 to request one. z 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.

Students can attend any high school, but must reside in the City of Dacono. Historically, the scholarships have ranged from $500.00 to $1,000.00 depending upon the number of qualifying applicants. Applications and eligibility information is available through local high school guidance counselors. Deadline to apply is April 12, 2017. z Eligibility Guidelines: + You must be a resident of the City of Dacono + You must be a senior in high school + You must be seeking higher education or vocational technical training opportunities + You must complete the scholarship application z In the coming months, the Carbon Valley Veterans Memorial in Dacono at the southwest corner of SH 52 and Colorado Blvd (WCR 13) will be completed. Work has been taking place since last summer and we plan to have a ceremony around Memorial Day(weather permitting) The Memorial Wall will honor all veterans, living or deceased, who had actively served in the United Sates Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge (DD-214 required) and having attestation of connections to the Carbon Valley area. The veterans’ names will be inscribed on the walls of the monument in phases. We

are working on a deadline for the first phase. Those names will be inscribed on the walls of the monument for all to see and honor on the opening day ceremony which is planned near Memorial Day (May 29th) this year. z The application for inscription will be available on the City web site (www.cityofdacono.com) and at City Hall during business hours. z Mark your calendars for the annual City events... + Saturday, 27MAY - Clean-Out Day: residents can take items to the landfill in Erie free of charge with a voucher from City Hall + Monday, 29MAY- C.V. Veterans Memorial Park Dedication Ceremony (Weather Permitting) + Saturday, 17JUN - Citywide Garage Sale: coordinated garage sales throughout the City + Tuesday, 01AUG - National Night Out: residents can meet members of the Dacono Police Dept. and afterwards watch a movie in the park + Saturday, 05AUG - 10th annual Carbon Valley Music & Spirits Festival in Dacono next to the blue water tower z As always; 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

During these meetings, I had an opportunity to discuss how town government works and answer a wide variety of questions. For instance, I brought with me a sample of one of our Town ordinances that allows back yard chicken hens. This was a fun topic for the students and provided a relevant example of how legislation works. This then led to a discussion about other changes in our Municipal Code related to animals. Students learned that the Town recently changed its pet ordinance from allowing two dogs and two cats to allowing a total of 4 pets per household to include any combination of dogs and cats. Interestingly enough, one student was going to use what he learned to try to talk mom and dad into a third dog. Aside from that, a particularly important topic of discussion that students brought up was how they can communicate with local government. I was happy to discuss this topic and let the students know that they can write letters to their town officials with any questions or suggestions either by email or by regular mail. I also invited them to a Firestone Town Board meeting where we have special agenda items dedicated to anyone who wishes to voice his or her opinions. I did not think that the students would move so quickly on my suggestions, but before my time with them was over, I

received a tall stack of letters thanking me and commenting on our time together. One topic that came up in many of the letters was the question of a Firestone Town Flag. I was so impressed by our students’ fresh idea that I brought it up during a Town Board meeting. Needless to say, the idea was welcomed by our entire Town Board and is in the process of becoming a reality. In fact, our Firestone Cultural Committee met in early January and began scoping a program intended for school aged children to help design our Town Flag. The program will in turn be a great opportunity for our children to show their creative talents and to show their love for our community. If successful, we envision it to be an annual tradition that continues to stimulate our children’s interest in government and the community they call home. I want to thank the students at Centennial Elementary and their teachers for inviting me into their classrooms. Although the intention was for me to teach the students about government, it was really the students who taught me about how government can continue to improve itself. I also want to thank our Cultural Committee for its work on this project. My greatest takeaway from this experience is the value of listening to our youth and recognizing their enthusiasm to make Firestone the best community it can be.

● I would like to “Thank You” all for your continued support and encouragement. While last year brought about many challenges for our town there were also many accomplishments and I am very proud of everyone that was involved. A complete list of 2016 accomplishments and 2017 goals can be found on the towns website @ www.townofmead.org .

● I look forward to continuing the good works and facing the challenges that 2017 may bring. As always, please feel free to contact me if you should have any questions or concerns.

MEAD MAYOR, GARY SHIELDS

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Reasons for the Frederick Recall:

Mayor Carey has failed the residents of the Town of Frederick by ignoring the purpose of zoning and the rules of zoning law by siding with out of town developers for projects that will adversely affect neighboring residents. Mayor Carey has adopted a consistent record of approving of deficit spending. Continuing to spend outside of the financial means of the town will have detrimental effects on the community. Mayor Carey has allowed the ownership of Town of Frederick property to be transferred at a price that is well below current market value in the community. Property that is essentially owned by the taxpayers of the Town of Frederick is being sold without proper notification. Trustee Hudziak has failed the residents of the Town of Frederick by ignoring the purpose of zoning and rules of zoning law by siding with out of town developers and allowing waivers and variances that are outside of her authority as a Trustee. Trustee Hudziak has made several public statements against individuals and groups of concerned residents rather than attempting to work with them and understand their concerns. Lack of her leadership as a Trustee is dividing our community. Trustee Hudziak has publicly admitted she is not a budget person and

Citizens for Carbon Valley submitted petitions to the Designated Election Official to recall Mayor Carey, Trustee Hudziak, and Trustee Skates from office. Once the petitions have been approved, we will post information about how to get involved. Petition signature gatherers will also be in your neighborhood soon. If you miss a signature gatherer in your neighborhood, petition signing locations and times will be posted on the FrederickRecall.com website.

can’t believe any resident of the Town of Frederick has the ability to understand it either. Meanwhile, Trustee Hudziak has justified approving a 2017 budget with a $5.6 Million deficit and told residents they need to “Learn how to read a budget.” Trustee Hudziak has allowed the ownership of Town of Frederick property to be transferred at a price that is well below current market value in the community. Property that is essentially owned by the taxpayers of the Town of Frederick is being sold without proper notification. Trustee Skates has lost touch with the changing demands of local government and lacks an understanding of zoning and land use laws he has been elected to uphold. Through his actions to allow variances and waivers for out of town developers, he has effectively ignored residents of the community and local zoning ordinances. Trustee Skates believes allowing the Town of Frederick to operate in a $5.6 Million deficit for 2017 is perfectly acceptable. Trustee Skates has allowed the ownership of Town of Frederick property to be transferred at a price that is well below current market value in the community. Property that is essentially owned by the taxpayers of the Town of Frederick is being sold without proper notification.

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“I Have a Dream” Seeks Mentors to Complete the “Entourage” it Creates for Each of its Dreamers

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Firestone: Park Irrigation Well Feasibility Study

embers of the Firestone Board of Trustees voted to approve an agreement with Cascade Drilling, LP to provide the drilling work needed to complete the Park Irrigation Well Feasibility Study. The drilling will allow the Town of Firestone to precisely determine the location of groundwater and the type of soils in zones saturated with water. If both results are positive, the Town of Firestone can continue with well pump tests and water quality samples. It is the goal of the Park Irrigation Well Feasibility Study to locate usable groundwater sources in our existing parks and install wells to add to the Town’s nonpotable water supply. In the coming weeks, residents and visitors of Firestone will likely see Cascade Drilling, LP at our local parks.

ou know who needs an entourage in life? Not the grownups or CEOs. The children in our lives. The children and their families who are trying to navigate a tough world and find their way. They need more than an occasional person popping in to volunteer. They need stability. A safety net. A full-on rock-star entourage. At the “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County, we get it. We support every Dreamer by providing a network of role models and professionals who come together to offer support, tutoring, mentoring, resources and more-day after day-from elementary school through college. This January, National Mentor Month, we are celebrating the more than 540 mentors who have supported our Dreamers over the last 26 years. Currently, 120 community members actively serve as mentors to students in the “I Have a Dream” program. From real estate agents, to retired research physicists, physical therapists, and college students, our mentors bring numerous experiences from a variety of experiences to share with their Dreamer (mentee). Beth Skelley, a freelance production artist, mentored a Dreamer from one of our Longmont classes for six years. After her mentee graduated from high school, Beth was matched with a new mentee, Jenny, a Dreamer from the Griffin Class in Lafayette. Before being matched with Beth, Jenny was a shy middle school student who didn’t participate in class or speak up during the activities hosted in “I Have a Dream’s” after-school program. “I didn’t like to participate as much. I thought people didn’t want to hear my opinion,” eighth grader Jenny said. However, after being matched with mentor Beth Skelley for nearly two years, Jenny has blossomed, becoming more talkative, participating in program

activities, having more fun, and ultimately improving her grades. “[Having Beth as a mentor] helped me raise my grades because she was giving me advice. I kind of felt alone before. I used to get distracted in school thinking about how I was alone and blaming myself that I didn’t have anyone I could trust. Once I knew I had Beth there for me, I could focus in class,” Jenny said. Beth and Jenny spend the bulk of their time doing fun activities, such as bowling, hiking in Chautauqua, going to concerts, and riding bikes together. This National Mentor Month, “I Have a Dream” is looking for adult mentors who are positive role models and are excited to provide Dreamers with long-term, reliable, one-on-one guidance and support. Mentors see their Dreamer twice per month for a minimum one-year commitment. Mentors are needed for Dreamers in third through 12th grade. Male and Latino/a mentors are especially needed. The application is available online! “A lot of students need them [mentors] because life is hard,” said Jenny. “When life treats you badly, you need someone in that moment. Mentors are the best! I wait for that day when Beth and I hang out, and count the days until we get to hang out again.” For questions about the mentor program, contact Director of Volunteers Ashley Keltner at 303.444.3636 ext. 19.

“The time is always ripe to do right.”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Carbon Valley Regional Library February 2017 re you looking for some friendly instruction in using a computer? Each A 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. z Junior Prefects Harry Potter Book Group – Tuesday, February 7; 4:30-5:30 pm. Celebrate the magic of Harry Potter with

witches and wizards ages 8-11. Let’s make our way through the Wizarding World together, chapter by chapter! Registration required. z Prefects Harry Potter Book Group – Tuesday, February 6; 6:30-7:30 pm. Celebrate the magic of Harry Potter with witches and wizards ages 12-17. Let’s make our way through the Wizarding World together, chapter by chapter! Registration required.

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

While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. Genesis 8:22

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Well Armed Women I Lost 3.9 Pounds and 2.4% Body Fat, Plus When:

Join other Carbon Valley women at TWAW. They meet the first Sunday of every month from 4-6pm. Next meeting is 2/5/17.

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Next Military Honor Flight Sunday, May 7, 2017. Mile of Smiles Lineup begins at 8:15 am. For more information BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org.

Drug Receptacle at the Frederick Police Dept There is now a receptacle for household medications in the Police Department lobby (333 5th Street). You can access it during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Over-thecounter and prescription medications as well as vitamins can be dropped off.

Longmont’s Newest, Eatery for Families & Business Events: Grasslands Grill & Events Grasslands Grill and Events dinner item examples include: Stuffed Pork Centerloin Roast, Grilled Asparagus, Seasoned Scalloped Potatoes, Apple and Walnut Cobbler. Grasslands Grill and Events - currently operating as 17th Ave Place Event Center, is pleased to announce availability for all your family and corporate events. Catered menus offered by Front Range Organic and All Natural Meats. With a 99 seat occupancy and smaller meeting/buffet room available, Grasslands is situated in mid-town Longmont, with plenty of offstreet parking at 478 17th Ave, Longmont. Located conveniently midway between Fort Collins and Denver with easy access from I-25 it’s time to book your anniversary, birthday party or corporate retreat and seminar today by calling 720-684-6581.

Snow Buddies Can you help a senior with snow shoveling this year? Consider being part of our Snow Buddies program! We have seniors who have already signed up, so now we need some folks to help them out! Contact the Carbon Valley Senior Center at 303.833.2739 if you can help or need help get matched up with a Snow Buddy! Continue on page 22

NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualification Program Goals: The goal of the Winchester / NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualification program is to develop the skills needed to participate in NRA Action Pistol competition, as well as the basic skills required for personal protection. The NRA Basic Pistol Qualification Course provides the perfect self-paced shooting activity to help develop your skills and reward your achievements. This Winchester / NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualification Program is a civilian marksmanship qualification program. Marksman Levels: (must be completed in order) z Pro-Marksman z Marksman z Marksman First Class z Sharpshooter z Expert z Distinguished Expert – National Recognition by the NRA Winchester is committed to the future of shooting sports, and has permanently endowed the official Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program. Many shooting coaches and hunter education instructors consider marksmanship qualification an indispensable way to encourage people and beginning adult shooters to develop their shooting skills, and grow interest in the shooting sports. The program awards medals, patches and certificates to participants as they achieve progressively higher shooting standards. At our meeting, we will go over Ammunition and how to use shooting logs to track progress in marksmanship skills. Encourage those you love to educate, equip and empower themselves. Also, anyone interested in private Holster Training for beginners classes we are offering a special at $55p/p, please contact Defensive Shooting Labs LLC at kendall@1on1safefirearmtraining.com or call 720-438-8430 to schedule and check out www.1on1sft.com.

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• Eye protection and double-hearing protection is required. • Bring 125 rounds of ammunition (no steel ammo) • Must bring your own weapon (minimum of two magazines for semi-auto pistols recommended) • Clothing: Closed toe shoes, socks, long pants or shorts, appropriate shirt /no low neckline NOTE: all participants must have a signed waiver to participate. Women interested in learning more can contact Kendall at 720438-8430 or visit TWAW Shooting Chapters, inc. website at www.twawshootingchapters. org. TWAW Shooting Chapters is a non-profit organization that organizes local groups of women around the country that meet monthly to practice, learn and grow as shooters.

fter six treatments on the Zerona Laser machine, I lost 3.9 pounds and 2.4% body fat, plus I lost two inches at my belly button, one inch off my waist and one inch off my baby apron (abdomen) and at my bra line. The treatment area was my stomach and back area. I wasn’t as “religious” as I thought I would be because of extra birthday celebration and I took too much time between treatment 3 and 4. I know my body fat percentage would be less if I had cut out the higher fat items of my diet also. Plus, I neglected to get the proper compression shirt until my third treatment. I did walk 4 miles on the elliptical for eight days out of the twelve days of treatment time. My conclusion of the Zerona Body Sculpting treatments is that it does work as described and it would have worked even better if I had followed protocol properly. It definitely was EASY.

I read a book for 40 minutes while the machine did its thing. While I am not a doctor or expert on this procedure, this is what my experiences were. For expert information please call Dr. Scherr at 303.485.1922. His ad is above.

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Thank you to everyone that participated in the Fall Clean Up Day. We counted over 700 loads coming in to dump over the weekend. We appreciate your help in keeping Mead beautiful! Your 2017 Permit will be mailed in April, 2017. Thank you to TBK Bank and Dina James Remax Broker for sponsoring the shred event!

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Location: Carbon Valley Rec Center 701 5th Street Frederick, CO A fundraiser for FHS Booster Club

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Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch Announces 2nd Year of Youth and Family Programs

raceful Oaks Youth Ranch (GOYR) is a local 501(c)3 Christian nonprofit horse ranch that offers a variety of programming to support youth and families, with some programs starting as early as April! We would love to invite you and your family to come check out the ranch during our Open House on Saturday, March 18th from 10-12 to find out more information about our programs, volunteer opportunities, or how to get involved. GOYR has three primary offerings for children and families – our Session Program, Family Fun Nights, and our Empowering Youth Leadership Program. SESSION PROGRAM: The heart of GOYR is our Session Program. This program offers hope and emotional support to children, ages 7 - 18 years old who are experiencing emotional pain in their lives. Each Session provides mentoring opportunities between the session leader and child using different methods including learning how to care for animals, helping children express their emotions and creativity through crafts and other activities, and building trust and confidence in the presence of horses. The Ranch offers Sessions free of charge, May through October. FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: Starting in June, we will offer a new summer family event called Family Fun Nights, which will begin the first Friday of every month, June through September from 6-8 p.m. We believe that supporting the family unit is very important and want to provide an

environment where families eat together, laugh together, and play together. Evenings will include hot dogs and s’mores around a campfire, playing games, shooting archery, and an interactive family bible time. EMPOWERING YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: This program helps youths gain a better understanding of who they in Christ and helps them explore their strengths and talents as they learn how to use those abilities in leading others. GOYR offers a program designed for 4th8th graders beginning in May and another program for 8th-12th graders beginning in April. Each program will focus on developing practical skills in Ranch Management, Animal Care, Preparing Horses for Ministry, Basic Horseback Riding skills, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Attention to detail, Working as a Team, Public Speaking, Mentorship, Building Projects, Event Planning, and Serving Others. Participants who complete the program will be recognized at celebration in September and receive a Certificate of Completion and Recommendation Letter for their service! Graceful Oaks is located at the Eastern edge of Frederick at 8098 County Road 14. For more information on GOYR, please visit www.goyr. org, see our Facebook page, or email us at programs@goyr.org. GOYR relies on donations from individuals, families, communities and foundations to fund our programs that benefit children and families.

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Thinking about trying a vanpool? Smart Commute will send you a $40 Amazon gift card for joining an existing vanpool.

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Are you currently driving from the Longmont area to downtown Denver? Why not take the bus! Smart Commute will send you a free 10-ride ticket booklet to try out the Longmont Express routes to and from Denver Union Station.

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1. Our post needs drivers to help transport Veterans and seniors to and from doctor appointments. We need a kind person who can drive a 1 ton, 8-person van safely. 2. We are seeking sponsors for our monthly Community Breakfast. For only $450.00 you can have your banner at our breakfast, you can come mingle with our friends and be noted on our web site as a sponsor. 3. The next Community Breakfast is February 18 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am so put this on your calendar. 4. We seek sponsors for our Veteran Transport Van……You can donate any amount you wish and we will share your name in every way possible to recognize your contribution. Just contact us to clarify your donation. 5. VFW Auxiliary – if your parents or aunts or uncles, or siblings served in combat in a foreign country and was awarded for this duty, you might qualify to be part of our VFW Auxiliary. Please let us know if you have an interest. Send an email to Quartermaster@ VFWPost9741.org or call our office at 720552-6191 and leave a message.

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ebruary is the month of love. How does a business express love? Use social media to tell your customers that they matter to you! Here are some

great ideas: *Highlight a customer that’s a regular and brag on how much you love seeing them and serving them. Tag them and use a photo of them (with their permission). *Have a special deal or offer. This could be 14% off a service or product. Everyone likes to get a great deal! Here’s some verbiage, “Because we appreciate your business all year round, we’d like to give you a special sweetheart of a deal!” It might sound cheesy, but it works! Papa Murphy’s offers heart shaped pepperoni pizzas for $10.

*If your business doesn’t do discounts (think Doctors, banks, therapists), have a customer appreciation gift that month. Find a small gift that fits your business (I recommend Something With Pizzaz Promotional Products and Marketing). You can offer the item to the first 14 people who mention they saw this on your Facebook page. *Create a video highlighting customers who you’ve been grateful to work with in the last year. Organic video loaded directly to Facebook is getting more reach than any other type of post. I hope that gets you started. I love helping my clients come up with clever marketing ideas for the business pages on Facebook. If you need help with marketing, please give me a ring. Jennie Poppenger, Face to Face 303.518.0089

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Colorado Tartan Day Sweetheart Tea WHEN: Saturday February 11, 2017 1pm WHAT: Variety of teas served by men in kilts along with scones, finger sandwiches, strawberries dipped in chocolate, and spreads. Kir Royale and single malt whiskey are available for an extra cost. A silent auction of creative items for you to bid on. Entertainment provided by Colorado Youth Pipe Band. New this year, complimentary pictures taken by professional photographer, John Root for you and your sweetheart. COST: All tickets are $20 per person regardless of age. $5 for purchase of a cocktail. Bring cash for the drawing, cocktails and to tip your waiter! WHERE: St. Brigit Episcopal Church 110 Johnson St. Fredrick, CO 80504 RESERVATIONS: Register by pre-paying for the tea at www.coloradotartanday. com. For large parties please if possible register and pay for the entire party at same time. If not possible please email the names of those in your party to webmaster@coloradotartanday.com so we can accommodate your request for your party. W e cannot hold seats and no walk ins allowed. REASON FOR THE FUNDRAISER TEA: One hundred percent of the proceeds from this tea go to off set cost of putting on the Colorado Tartan Day event the second weekend in April at the Boulder County Fairgrounds , Longmont. This event is free and open to the public. The village has over 30 Celtic clans represented, entertainment provided by Angus Mohr, a pub tent, and various merchandise and food vendors. SPACE IS LIMITED, TRULY, SO DON’T WAIT TO PURCHASE YOUR TEA TICKET!!

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Pepper’s Fireside Grille Open 7 Days a Week

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epper Jack’s Grille is happy to announce their new name Pepper’s Fireside Grille and that they are open 7 days a week. The name change and new brand identity come as a result of a Nebraska franchise, Pepperjax, that is moving into the Colorado market. Ryan and Janel Elmore, owners and local residents are welcoming guests 7 days a week. They serve breakfast until 2:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Ryan and Janel continue to thank the Carbon Valley residents for all their support. Pepper’s Fireside Grille is located in Firestone at 8274 Colorado Blvd. Their

Interfaith Quilters of Longmont 31st Annual Show and Sale March 3 & 4, 2017

nterfaith Quilters of Longmont is celebrating the 31st Annual Quilt Show and Sale on March 3rd and 4th, 2017. It will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 803 Third Avenue in Longmont, Colorado. The proceeds from these hand and machine made quilts will benefit the O.U.R. (Outreach United Resource) Center and the Safe Shelter of the Saint Vrain Valley. This event is always held on the first weekend in March. The preview will be open Friday, March 3rd from 5pm till 8pm (no sales). The admission of $5 includes Saturdays admission. The sale will be held Saturday, March 4th from 10am till 4pm with admission of $1. Those who attend the preview are exempt from admission fees on Saturday. Methods of payment include cash, check, credit cards The featured quilters this year are our own talented quilters. They will show you what they have made and discuss how it is made. Quilters are artists who use material as their paint. They hope to inspire you to try some form of quilting such as paper piecing, machine and hand quilting, art quilts, applique, and more. You will certainly be amazed at the variety and quality of these personal collections. There will be about 600 quilts of various types for sale on Saturday, March 4th. The variety is wonderful with bed sizes, juvenile styles, baby crib, lap, wall hangings, table toppers, pillows and placemats of all colors and themes. There is something for

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everybody. Everything is reasonably priced and of superb quality. You will not find a better deal in town. Best of all, the proceeds help the O.U.R. Center and the Safe Shelter of the Saint Vrain Valley. Come view the quilts on Friday eve and buy the ones that captivate you on Saturday. You will be helping your local community and yourself at the same time. The customer service volunteers, in blue aprons, will assist you in finding gifts for birthdays, babies, holidays, yourself, etc., and bring them to the checkout counter for you. Quilt appraisal is also offered by Jeananne Wright. Call for appointment 303-772-7684. If you have a quilt that you would like to have appraised at the show, call for an appointment. She is very experienced in this process. Interfaith Quilters serve the community all year long by donating items to the O.U.R. Center, the Safe Shelter, Quilts of Valor for military veterans, Mountain States Children’s Home and other needs that arise in the community during the year. This active group of quilters in comprised of about 150 volunteers with various degrees of experience. It is a great place to learn to quilt or to just get inspiration for that quilt you have been meaning to sew. We gather most Mondays from 9 am til 3 pm at the First Lutheran Church on the corner of Third Avenue and Terry Street, Longmont. Bring your Lunch. New members are always welcome. For more information about Interfaith Quilters of Longmont visit our web site at www.interfaithquilters.com, our email is interfaithquilts@gmail.com.

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Firestone Police Department Assigns Its First Detective-Sergeant

attie Dixon with the Firestone Police Department (FPD) recently became its first Detective-Sergeant. Although the first of its kind for the FPD, the promotion comes as no surprise considering Dixon’s dedication and commitment to servicing the Firestone community. “It’s an honor to see DetectiveSergeant Dixon excel so well within our department. Her work in our community is vital to the ongoing public safety,” said Firestone Police Chief David Montgomery. Dixon has a long history in law enforcement starting when she worked as a correctional officer with the California Department of Corrections in 1993. A decade later she started as a patrol officer with the FPD until 2007 when she

transferred into the detective unit. In 2013, she began managing the unit, and, from there, as they say, the rest is history.

New Executive Director of the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce

ntroducing Jessica Wanecek, the new Executive Director of the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce. There are three things in life that I try to stick to... fulfill, build and create. I live a fulfilled life with my husband of 18 years, our two kids, our families and great friends that surround me. I am a Colorado native and love this state and the people in it. With a background in fundraising, volunteer management and team building, I find that every opportunity presents itself. Every contact made is a valuable addition to building a stronger community. The creative side of me includes event planning and creating promotional material. I also have a love of r e s t o r i n g something old and forgotten to something new and exciting! For more Telephone Answering Service information on We’re Here When You Can’t Be the Mead Cathy Scofield, owner C h a m b e r www.always-an-answer.com visit www. Live Answering Service  Paging m e a d c h a m b e r. Customized Service  Faxing org or call Confidentiality  Low Rates 970.535.2108. No Contracts  E-mail Experienced  Friendly Emergency Experience

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he Carbon Valley Help Center has a new grant program to help people with bill-paying. They have received a $5,000 grant, to be distributed in the first quarter of 2017, to clients in need of help with paying their bills. They meet with the client, assess their situation, and either recommend or deny monetary assistance. They plan to help with things like utility bill payments, rent payments, and auto repair. This is available to residents of the Carbon Valley to help with food and bill-paying. They accept applications every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-3. For more information contact Robin Monthei, Carbon Valley Help Center Program Coordinator at 303.833.6626.

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Aims Community College and Tax Help Help Colorado to prepare tax returns for free for those earning less than $54,000

ims Community College will partner with The Piton Foundation’s Tax Help Colorado program by offering free tax preparation for those who earned less than $54,000 last year. Drop in at the Greeley campus, 5401 W. 20th Street, Westview building, on Saturdays January 28 - April 15 (closed March 11 and 18) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aims’ Fort Lupton campus will also offer tax preparation on Fridays February 17, February 24, March 4 and March 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Prairie Building, Room 111 located at 260 College Avenue. Aims has participated in the Tax Help Colorado program since 2008, when 20 accounting students first worked diligently to assist 390 taxpayers in the Greeley area claim over $500,000 in federal and state refunds. Last year, Aims assisted 1,123 taxpayers who claimed $2,268,201 in refunds. Aims now hosts Tax Help Colorado sites on its Greeley and Fort Lupton campuses and works in concert with Adams City High School to assist taxpayers in the Commerce City area. “We’re pleased to be participating in the Tax Help Colorado program for the ninth consecutive year,” said Aims Community College President Dr. Leah L. Bornstein. “This is a great way to support our community members while giving our students real world experience.” Aims students who help with the program take a two credit course in the Fall semester. The class covers basic law and tax preparation. Students then take an IRS VITA Certification Exam once they’ve completed the course, which certifies them to prepare tax returns for low to middle-income taxpayers. “The students at Aims are eager to learn tax law and tax preparation and are excited to assist even more taxpayers than we did last year,” said Accounting Instructor Gina Jones. “This filing season, we have over 30 volunteers, many of them returning student volunteers who assisted last year. Volunteers are IRS Advanced certified, meaning they are knowledgeable and qualified to assist the community in preparing and e-filing tax returns.” For more information visit www. piton.org or call 211.

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Frederick Finance Department Wins Financial Reporting Award Frederick awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by GFOA

he Town of Frederick Finance Department was recently awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Given by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United

States and Canada (GFOA), the award was for the Town’s 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). According to the GFOA’s press release announcing the award, “The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.” This is the second year in a row that Frederick has earned this award. The CAFR was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program. The standards include showing a “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate the town’s financial story, and motivate potential users to read the CAFR. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving over 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, IL and Washington, D.C.

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rederick High School Booster club is sponsoring Super Saturday Casino Night on February 4th 7pm-11pm at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center, 701 5th St. 80530. Our main sponsors for this event are Mark Young Construction Incorporated, Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District and Post Net Longmont, food sponsor Scorching Brick Catering. Super Saturday Casino night is a fun filled adult event to support the students and programs of Frederick High School. There will be Casino Style Gaming Tables, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, music and silent auction. Tickets are for a donation of $50 a person, you must be 21 to attend. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.FHSBOOSTER. com or at the FHS front desk. If you have questions or are interested in becoming a sponsor email president@fhsbooster.com . We would like to thank all of our sponsors without them we would not be able to put on this event: Mark Young Construction Incorporated, Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District, Post Net Longmont, Scorching Brick Catering, King Soopers, Nail Care First, Home Depot, Georgia Boys, Echo Brewing, Pepper’s Fireside Grille (Pepper Jacks), Chic Fil a, Silver Print Photography.

any people have looked to the Real Estate market as a place to diversify their invest portfolio. The idea of having someone else make the payments on your property so that you gain equity is very appealing. One of the ways to become a landlord, is to buy a new home for yourself and keep your existing home as a rental property. As with any method, you must analyze what best meets your specific needs. In the current market, we are starting to see a little more inventory in the move-up price ranges due to more new construction, so in those price ranges you are not in a bidding war for a property. The first consideration is whether or not your current home would make a good rental. If the property is in the lower to middle price range in an area, it may be a good rental. Conversely, a higher priced custom home will not bring in the same proportion of rent to value as the lower valued house. Advantages to this method of acquiring property can include an easier move, better financing, knowledge of the physical condition of the rental property and a way to move up in house and build long term wealth. Since you would be purchasing a new home to live in, the timing and moving is under your control and since you are already very familiar with the home, you know potential physical problems that you would have to deal with. Financing can be an advantage because it can be more cost effective to use the equity in your current property, which can be taken out at a lower interest rate. Instead of needing to save up a large cash down payment, the current home can be refinanced at today’s low interest

rates. Then, when you purchase the new home (with the down payment from the old one) you get another attractive loan as an owner-occupant. Another important consideration is the management of the property. Decide carefully between finding a tenant yourself and hiring a professional to manage the property for you. You may save some money up front, but if you are not careful, doing it yourself can cost more in the long run. Your retirement account can also own real estate, not just stocks or mutual funds, so for some people, this can be a good way to diversify a portfolio. There are specific rules pertaining to this and not all account managers are set up for it, but it may be worth consideration. Your Realtor can be of great help in starting you on the right path by looking at your specific needs and desires, as well as educating you on what you don’t know. Owning real estate has been one of the great ways of building long term wealth that our country offers.

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Local Ty Ingmire Launches Bold Brokers Ltd. By Jan Sciacca

fter eight years with Zadel Realty in Firestone, Realtor Ty Ingmire describes his founding of Bold Brokers in August 2016 as the natural next step for his career. He based his company on the principle of the golden rule by treating clients with the upmost respect, courtesy, and professionalism. He and fellow associate and Firestone resident, Christy Smith, are experts at what they do. They strive to employ the latest technology, and seamlessly integrate it within their business. Ty says, “Choosing a quality Real Estate Broker is not only key in successfully buying or selling a property, but helps eliminate the client’s stress and worry about the transaction.” Bold Brokers are tailored to Buyers and Sellers of all levels of homeownership. They help first-time homebuyers searching for their first home, empty nesters who want to downsize, investors who have purchased multiple properties, or families who are “bursting at the seams” and running out of room. Ty is an expert in Foreclosure Sales, (aka Public Trustee Sales), and has helped several Buyers purchase properties that are not advertised for sale in the traditional methods. Ty adds, “Helping folks Buy and Sell is our core business. However, we also do property management!”

Although Ty and Christy serve the tritown area, they can frequently be found helping Buyers and Sellers in markets stretching throughout Colorado’s I-25 Corridor and eastern plains. Christy Smith joined the ranks in November of 2016 and is expanding her great client base. She loves focusing on the relationships with her clients and her goal is to make lifelong friendships in the process of helping them Buy or Sell. Ty is married to Natalie and they have three children. Ty humbly admits, “Their support, encouragement and sacrifice allow me to do the job I love.” Christy and her husband, Adam, have a 9-month-old little girl that they have nick-named “Harper the Destroyer” because she destroys all toys in her path. They enjoy seeing her many stages of growth! When not working, Ty can be found knee deep in a new project to make his house into a great home for his family. He enjoys architecture and loves traveling to far off places to gaze at buildings and houses. Christy and Adam love doing home improvement projects and are always on the lookout for their next investment property. They enjoy traveling and entertaining family. Ty reiterates that he is never offended when folks look at many homes in their search for just the right one. He jokes that if his clients never give up, he won’t either. Client testimonials may be viewed at tyingmire. com. Bold Brokers is located at 541 Oak St., Unit 3, Frederick. Call for your personal consultation. Contact Ty Ingmire – Managing Broker, 720-580-BOLD, BoldBrokers. com & tyingmire@gmail.com. Christy Smith can be reached at smiths0606@gmail.com.

Carbon Valley Rotary Recognizes Community Heroes

arbon Valley Rotary held their 9th Annual Community Heroes Awards Breakfast to recognize local heroes for their exceptional service to the community. Pictured here is Richard McCaskill receiving award in the Community Adult Category and Office Andy Fairbanks of Frederick Police Department receiving award in the 1st Responder Category. Not pictured is Jami Revielle, teacher at Frederick High School. Jami wasn’t able to attend the award ceremonies because she took her students to Washington, DC to attend the Presidential Inauguration. Jami and her students will give a presentation of their experience at the inauguration at the February 7th Rotary Club meeting. The public is invited to attend. For more information email BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org

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Frederick Police Department Awards Officer of the Year Goes to Officer Ken Doll

he Frederick Police Department held their annual awards ceremony last Wednesday. A total of 15 awards were given out for everything from a burglary arrest to DUI Arrest Leader, and the premiere award, Officer of the Year, went to Officer Ken Doll, who received the nomination from fellow officers. “I am proud of the work our officers have done this year,” said Frederick Chief of Police Gary Barbour. “The annual awards and recognitions are a way to thank them for their efforts.” Officers Aaron Herbert, Jared Bakes, Ken Doll, Scott Coonrod, Steve Walje and CSO Paul Scarlett along with Sergeants Bob Bedsaul, Dave Egan, and Gregg Lotspeich were recognized with

Chief ’s Commendations for working the March 23rd blizzard last year. Officer Brooke Mourey and Commander Todd Norris tied for the DUI Arrest Leader award for 12 DUI arrests each in 2016. Other notable awards were Chief ’s Commendations given to Officer Matt James for arresting a drunk and uncooperative burglar on two separate occasions, and to Scarlett for exceptional assistance at the Frederick in Flight event. Photo Below: Officer Ken Doll accepts the Officer of the Year award from Chief Gary Barbour. Photo by Jennifer Walje.

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Color Choices

enjamin Moore introduced their 2017 color of the year, Shadow. Described as a rich, deep amethyst, Ben Moore’s creative director, Ellen O’Neill says, ‘It is a color that calls to mind a ‘past’, yet it can also make a contemporary, color-confident statement.’ We call this deep, saturated color moody and rich and recommend it for a room with a lot of natural light. I also think it would be a good accent wall and fabulous for trim and furniture. Shadow (2117-30) is part of Ben Moore’s Color Preview, a collection of bold, saturated colors, all of which we approve. Ben Moore recommends pairing Shadow with Cotton Tail (2155-70) and adding either Spring Valley (438) a soothing green, or Truﬄe AF-140, a nice creamy tan.

Instead of choosing one color for 2017 Behr broke their’s down into 3 categories. Comfortable includes muted pastels, Composed - earth tones and jewel tones and Confident - described as risky and adventurous. These palettes can be readily matched with each other and contain great shades we use regularly. Our faves from these collections: Gold Hearted T1702, Polished Aqua T17-08, Laid Back Gray T17-09 and Jade Dragon T17-15. Farrow and Ball is promoting Peignoir, a muted dusty rose, one of nine new colors they add to their legendary line. Byzantine Blue from Glidden, is another versatile color. A serene gray violet blue. Glidden says it will look gray with dark neutrals and feel more blue-purple with whites. And remember Sherwin Williams’ Poised Taupe we discussed previously. Most colors selected by these paint manufacturer this year are mellower than previous years’ choices and because they are currently ‘trending’ many furniture, accessory and fabric companies will offer products that will be easy to coordinate with these colors.

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he friendly fork lunch program and the firestone home depot teamed up again to bring smiles to seniors. The best lunch in Carbon Valley for seniors did it again. On our last lunch before the holidays we had a visit from the Home Depot Santa. He came with three of his elf’s who helped with lunch and who ever wanted to sat on Santa’s lap for their own photo. Home Depot did an awesome contribution to the Area Agency on Ageing Friendly Fork Lunch program by providing laughter, smiles and hugs to all the volunteers and seniors. The meals are prepared by UNC Dining Services under the direction of a nutritionist and served piping hot by

dedicated volunteers. Every Tuesday and Thursday all seniors can get a hot nutritious meal with a salad bar for a suggested donation of $3.00 at the Carbon Valley Rec Center located at 701 5th Street Frederick,Co. Its all about talking, laughing with new and old friends and having a nutritional meal. If you would like to join us for lunch it’s easy just call the front desk staff at 303833-3660 ext 4 and tell them you would like to come to lunch and we will have a meal reserved for you. No problem if you woudl like to bring a friend or two. Lee Athmann, Site Coordinator, 303.682.2369

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Carbon Valley Rotary Community BINGO Night – February 11th!

arbon Valley Rotary will be hosting another Community Family Bingo Saturday evening, February 11, 2017 at the Carbon Valley Park & Recreation Building in Frederick. Entry Tickets are $5 per person - everyone that enters must have an entry ticket. Game Packs of all 7 games are $5 and will be available to anyone with an entry ticket. Total cost is a minimum of $10.00 for a chance at a total cash payout of $1,000. Additional game packs and specials will be on sale at the event, as well as refreshment concessions provided by the Senior Center members. Doors open at 6:00 pm and Bingo will begin at 7:00 pm with one intermission. Tickets are now available from any Rotary member or at Zadel Realty in the Safeway Shopping center, 8110 Colorado Blvd., Firestone, (303) 833-3012. Proceeds will go toward some of our Youth Literacy programs: distributing dictionaries to 3rd graders in the Carbon Valley area; providing free Little Libraries in Firestone, Frederick and Dacono and keeping them replenished with books; and purchasing books for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring the entire family and join us for

great community fun, all ages can play and all ages can win. Help the Carbon Valley Rotary Club continue to make a positive difference in the community! For more information email BevMendel@ carbonvalleyrotary.org. Rotary is a worldwide service organization spanning more than 200 countries connecting 1.2 million members. The Carbon Valley Rotary Club is a dynamic group of local business professionals making a positive difference in our area through community involvement with a focus on youth.

Board of Trustees Home Buying and Town Manager Seminar & FREE Meet with State Credit Analysis lease join Yvette teVelde, Realtor with P Re/Max Momentum and Kim Clancy, Representatives in Branch Manager with Citywide Home to find the ins and outs of purchasing Support of HB-1016 Loans a home. Don’t think you can qualify?

embers of the Firestone Board of Trustees along with Town Manager Bruce Nickerson attended the House of Local Government Committee meeting on Jan. 18, 2017, to testify on behalf of House Bill-1016. Firestone initiated the bill to provide the option to use funds received from the extraction of mineral resources located within urban renewal areas to finance important urban renewal and Town projects alike. House Representatives Saine and Gray sponsored the legislation. “HB-1016 will enable the Firestone Urban Renewal Authority to have more certainty regarding anticipated funding for urban renewal projects going forward, which will in turn allow these projects to be completed faster,” said Firestone Trustee Samantha Meiring who also serves on the Colorado Municipal League Board of Directors and Legislative Committee. “This is a great step for our Urban Renewal Authority.” The Town currently has three Urban Renewal Areas—the Southern, the Northern and the Central. All three were implemented for the purpose of renewing and revitalizing portions of northern, southern and central Firestone

Don’t be so sure. There will be a preview of loan programs available, overview of home buying process, and a FREE CREDIT ANALYSIS to all that attend! All questions are welcomed. February 15 at 6pm in the meeting room at the Carbon Valley Library (Firestone Library) 7 Park Ave. Firestone 80504.

You may contact Yvette teVelde at 303.775.7186 or email her at yvettetevelde@ remax.net.

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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 “CVCRbirthday” in the subject line, as close to the 15th of each month as possible. It’s that simple & it’s FREE!

Peyton King is celebrating February 1st Happy 9th birthday, Peyton! Thanks for putting a smile on our faces and lighting the world with yours! We love you! Daddy, Mommy, and Mella

Happy “3rd” Birthday to our granddaughter Sophia! We love you lots, Mimi & Papa

Happy 7th Birthday Fritz! Love, Mom, Dad, Cheekie, Papa, Dzia Dzia, and your Grandmas

Happy 15th Birthday February 28th Marissa Parker and Makenzie Parker. You girls are growing up to be beautiful young ladies. Can’t believe you are 15 and Freshmen in high school. Love you, Mom, Dad and Big Sis Makayla

Happy 9th birthday Nora! You are such a beautiful person in every way! Love and hugs from Mom, Dad, Nadine and Grandma Aschenbrenner

Happy 60th Birthday Day Tim Saenz and Lynda Terry February 9th and January 30th You have been amazing parents and grandparents. We all love you and appreciate what you do for the family. Love you, Chrissy, Jason, Makayla, Marissa and Makenzie Parker

Happy birthday, on the 22nd, Chuck! Always thinking of you and hoping to see you this year!!!

To our sweet boy Mason who is turning 5 this month! The joy you bring to our lives is immeasurable. You definitely keep us on our toes but you make each day worth waking up for with your sense of humor, sweet smile, deep belly laughs and your kind heart. We love you buddy and can’t wait to see what God has in store for your life. Love, Mommy and Daddy xoxo

Happy 3rd Birthday Brecken!!! You are such a special guy and we are so lucky to watch you grow. Mommy, Daddy, and Brenley love you so much... Now let’s eat cake!!!

Happy 1st birthday, Ethan! We can’t believe you have graduated to toddlerhood already. You’ve brought so much joy and love to our lives! Love, Mom, Dad, Nana, and Papa

Devon Anthony Rojas will be a whopping 5 years old on February 20th He is so excited about being able to start school. Pictured with his brother Ryley Joseph Rojas who is 2.

Happy belated birthday, Nancy! I hope your day on January 9 was spectacular!

Happy Birthday to my nieces Madison and Macy. They celebrate their 10th birthdays on February 7!!

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Real E$tate Re$ource$ 5 Myths About Real Estate Reality TV Explained

ave you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there… watching entire seasons of “Love it or List it,” “Fixer Upper,” “House Hunters,” “Property Brothers,” and so many more, just in one sitting. When you’re in the middle of your real estate themed show marathon, you might start to think that everything you see on TV must be how it works in real life, but you may need a reality check. Reality TV Show Myths vs. Real Life: Myth #1: Buyers look at 3 homes and make a decision to purchase one of them. Truth: There may be buyers who fall in love and buy the first home they see, but according to the National Association of Realtors the average homebuyer tours 10 homes as a part of their search. Myth #2: The houses the buyers are touring are still for sale. Truth: The reality is being staged for TV. Many of the homes being shown are already sold and are off the market. Myth #3: The buyers haven’t made a purchase decision yet. Truth: Since there is no way to show the entire buying process in a 30-minute show, TV producers often choose buyers

who are further along in the process and have already chosen a home to buy. Myth #4: If you list your home for sale, it will ALWAYS sell at the Open House. Truth: Of course this would be great! Open houses are important to guarantee the most exposure to buyers in your area, but are only a PIECE of the overall marketing of your home. Just realize that many homes are sold during regular listing appointments as well. Myth #5: Homeowners make a decision about selling their home after a 5-minute conversation. Truth: Similar to the buyers portrayed on the shows, many of the sellers have already spent hours deliberating the decision to list their homes and move on with their lives/goals. Bottom Line

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Development Hotspots: Meadowlark Business Park in Frederick By Chris Kennedy, AICP, Town of Frederick Planner

own staff recently created a subsidiary of the monthly “What’s Developing?” series called “Development Hotspots,” designed to focus on different parts of town where multiple developments are occurring simultaneously or nearly so. This month, we are going to take a look at Meadowlark Business Park, off Colorado Blvd just north of Rocky Mountain Christian Church and the Countryside subdivision. Between 1997 and 2014, only eight of 18 lots (44.4 percent) in Meadowlark had been developed, but that total has almost doubled in the last three years. Four new light industrial buildings have been planned, completed or are currently under construction in the park’s initial phase. In addition, two more buildings are being constructed in Meadowlark’s recently subdivided second phase, for a total of six new buildings in the business park (planned or built) since 2014.

Premier NDT Services, Inc. (Lot 6)

Located on .96 acres at 5963 Esther Circle just north of Ramey Environmental, in a 4,385 square-foot facility built in 2014 is Premier NDT Services, Inc. The company provides inspection services for the energy industry using radiographic, ultrasonic and other high-tech methods which allow technicians to see inside buried pipes and other inaccessible infrastructure. Premier NDT is a complement to Ramey Environmental, Meadowlark Optics and other companies in the business park that do work of a scientific or technical nature.

Precise Striping, LLC – 5978 Esther Circle (Lot 7)

Construction on this 8,730 square-foot facility was completed in late 2015. Precise Striping, LLC, a company that provides pavement stripe-painting services, has since occupied the building and is currently doing business in Frederick, complementing the other light-industrial businesses in the park.

American Renal – Kidney Dialysis Clinic

Located on 1.69 acres at the southwest corner of the Colorado Blvd/Iris Pkwy intersection, the new dialysis clinic complements the existing Salud medical facility to the north and the Indian Peaks Medical Center at the corner of Hwy 52 and Silver Birch Blvd, laying the foundation for what could become a medical services hub within the town. Construction of the 7.025 square-foot facility was completed in late 2016. See You Next Month!

Check back with us every month for new installations of “What’s Developing?” and “Development Hotspots.” In the coming months, we will be talking about what is going on in Wyndham Hill and other areas around town. http://frederickco.gov/whatsdeveloping

Now Hiring: The Town of Frederick The Town of Frederick is currently hiring for two positions; an Electric Utility Technician and Chief Building Official. The Electric Utility Technician position will provide support and service within the Electric Utility Department, and will be accepting applications until February 10th. The Chief Building Official provides overall coordination, enforcement and specialized assistance for building inspections to ensure the Town is in compliance with all statutory requirements and more. We will be accepting applications for this position until February 28th. Go to http://www.frederickco.gov/344/ Town-Job-Opportunities to learn more about these job opportunities and also view the applications.

“He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.” PSALM 112 : 4, 7

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EDUCATION TTER S A M

Is Character Education as Important as Academics?

haracter education, it’s a term that gets thrown around a lot in the field of academia, but what exactly does it mean? Character education is the teaching of core values, and for Carbon Valley Academy those values include, Respect, Responsibility, Patriotism, Compassion, Work Ethic, Friendship, Honesty, Perseverance and Courage. Each month one of the values is highlighted and woven into the daily teachings in the classroom. This year we’ve embarked on a journey with The Leader in Me which enhances the values CVA holds dear as well as incorporating such 21st century skills as Leadership, Accountability, Problem-Solving, Teamwork and more. Carbon Valley Academy puts as much emphasis on character education as it does academics. In fact, the mission of the school is, ‘To provide rich content and solid skills instruction in an environment that champions character and personal academic achievement.’ So then, let’s talk about character education. Formal teaching of morals and values isn’t a new concept; in fact, it has been a part of democratic thought throughout history. From Plato and Aristotle in the 4th century B.C. to John Locke, a 17th century democratic

philosopher and most recently Laura Bush our former first lady, character education is part of what makes a person who they are. Today’s character education began showing up in the 1990’s. Our federal government has embraced the idea and offers grants to states who implement character programs in their schools. As our former first lady, Laura Bush said, ‘Reading and writing are not all we need to teach our children. Respect and responsibility are just as important.’ It really is the teaching of life skills, what you really need to know to live in the world. It is a cultural imperative that people from all walks of life are able to get along. Character education also means having high standards for academics as well. Challenging students to work up a ‘mental sweat’, teaches them the virtues of industry and persistence. Character education works best when there is a partnership between school and home. Take an active role in your student’s education, demonstrate good values, and constantly be talking with your child(ren) about what it means to be a good person. According to Principal Muriel Summers of A.B. Combs Elementary, ‘We only get one chance to prepare children for a world none of us can possibly predict, what are we going to do with that one chance?’

The Perfect Preschool?

hat time of the year has come to start searching for a preschool for your child/children. To some, this is an easy choice; your friend recommended one, you have older children and they will go to the same school, the church you attend has a school, or your neighbor down the block has an in-home school. But for many, many others the thought of doing this is overwhelming, and to be honest, a bit scary. There are many options out there; a large center like Creative Years or Spark, Charter Preschools such as Imagine or Carbon Valley, Christian Preschools like Life Fellowship. All of these larger preschools offer all the preparation that it will take to ensure your child is ready for Kindergarten. They also have larger class sizes, shorter hours, and usually no extended care. Then there are the smaller, in-home preschools such as; Little Blessings Preschool, Busy Bee Preschool and Catching Butterflies Preschool. These also offer all the preparation that it takes to ensure your child is ready for Kindergarten, with many of the individuals having bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and usually a significant amount of time with backgrounds in childcare. They have smaller class sizes, longer hours, enrichment classes, field trips, meals and offer extended care. So, what do you look for? This depends upon your family’s individual

Love & Laughter Day Care: Now Open & Accepting Applications

ina Fay and her husband, Jean-Paul (J.P.), run Love & Laughter Day Care, a licensed home child care in The Farm neighborhood of Frederick. Gina is the primary child care provider and has been a licensed home child care provider in Kansas for 17 years. They recently relocated to Colorado in September 2016 because of her husband’s job. However, Gina says, “We used to come to this area on vacation each year because we enjoy all the outdoor activities that Colorado offers.” Everyone in their home is CPR/First Aid certified. “As the primary provider,” says Gina, “I take safety and child development classes not only because they are required but because I enjoy learning and keeping up with what is current in the child education and development fields.” Prior to marriage 25 years ago, Gina was always the neighborhood babysitter and has also been a caregiver for the disabled and elderly through various organizations and facilities over the past 30 years. Gina says, “I get such joy in watching the children live, learn and play, whether it be using their imaginations, learning how to share and play nicely together, or just how to take their first step or write their first ABCs. The milestones along the way for each child are as exciting for me and I care for the children as if they were my own.” She and J.P. have two grown sons, ages 21 and 24. The oldest son, Michael, moved to Colorado with them after graduating from college and he helps in the day care when he is available. Michael has always enjoyed the children, having grown up in the child care setting since he was 6 years old. When he was old enough, the children’s parents would call on him for babysitting when they wanted a night out. Michael has held full time summer jobs caring for some of their school aged children in their homes, taking them to

Slots available for full time and after school children ages 2-12. Child care hours are 7:15a – 5:15p. lessons, activities and providing meals as needed as well as helping at a special needs camp. Michael is a very responsible young man and is also a substitute provider at Love & Laughter Day Care. J.P. is also a substitute when needed. Love & Laughter Day Care’s purpose is to provide a loving and nurturing environment where children can learn respect, caring, patience, manners, cooperation, and build relationships while playing. Gina helps them to develop the skills that will help them as they progress in preschool and later, into kindergarten and beyond. She feels it is important to cultivate social and emotional development skills, language skills and problem solving skills through play and activities that are age appropriate and through interactions with others, all while making sure they are well cared for in a fun and safe environment and with the one-on-one attention that only an in-home day care can provide. Being self-employed allows the Fay family to camp and ride their dirt bikes and 4-wheeler. Gina also enjoys dog training and has two West Highland White Terriers. Her older Westie is a retired agility champion and the younger one is now just beginning her competition career. Both are registered therapy dogs and they enjoy visiting nursing

homes and other facilities. Gina is a Hospice volunteer and usually takes one of them with her to sit with a patient. She says, “Last but not least I am also a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. I really enjoy staying busy between my work, volunteering and play.” Please contact Gina today to help fill your child care needs. She can be reached at 720.204.6856 or 620.242.4357 (text messages accepted). Her website is www. lovenlaughterdaycare.com and her email is lovenlaughterdaycare@comcast.net.

situation. One of the most important items is their Colorado Shines Rating. Ask the preschool if they are rated, and what is their rating? This goes for both inhome and center programs. Rating are from 1-5, 1 meaning they are licensed, 2 they are licensed and are working toward higher level, and 3-5 means they are a high standard and high quality program meeting and surpassing all qualifications and expectations monitored by the state and early education council. Also, cost/per hour, week, month (do not just look at the prices on websites/ or something you are quoted, and think well this preschool seems less expensive than another) take into account what is provided in the time your child will be there, this includes: meals, enrichment classes, hours offered, field trips, do they offer extended care and do you want larger or smaller class size. Finally, always take your child with you!! They have a sixth sense about their situation and surroundings. If they head right off, engage with others, and do not want to leave, that is a good sign. If the opposite occurs, you may want to take a little time, observe see if it changes, or if not, maybe consider another option. The Tri-Town area has a large variety of preschools to choose from, which one will match your family’s needs? See the list on page 17.

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Special Olympics Unified Schools at Mead High By Amber Vanzant, SSN Teacher, Mead High School

ducators are constantly searching for programs that will make a difference in the lives of our students, impacting people with and without disabilities. After 16 years as a Special Education teacher, I’ve found one. Special Olympics Unified Schools is a program whose goal is to have students promote and participate in inclusive school activities. It is “designed to change perspectives, enhance relationships, and boost acceptance among students with and without intellectual disabilities by utilizing the existing sports and education related initiatives of Special Olympics in combination with programs within the school communities”. Inclusion and acceptance happens but so does growth in the social/emotional and academic areas for students with special needs. Mead High implemented the Unified School Strategy (formerly Project Unify) in 2015 with a Flag Football team and a club meeting once a month. Initially it was difficult to find partners, or general education students, who wanted to participate. Now that a few students got involved and word got out, people are knocking down our doors to participate. We currently provide teams and coaching for flag football, basketball, and soccer. We play against teams in the Longmont, Frederick, Loveland, Brighton, and Fort Collins areas, which include regional and state tournaments. Our club has participated in the Spread the Word to End the Word Campaign, which we hope to grow, and the Polar Plunge. We hope to expand our activities this year to include a dance off.

Two athletes in particular, have been impacted significantly by this program.

One is a senior who is very social and wanted friends badly but she had a difficult time expressing those social needs appropriately. She also didn’t talk except to say single or two word utterances. She used a communication device and gestures to get her point across. She was also very unaware of her body in space and uncoordinated. Unified Sports is her absolute favorite thing to do. When there is a break between sports, she drives her parents crazy

talking about the next sport. After one year and a season of participating, she is appropriately socializing with peers. She has a ton of friends and at times can be heard saying a complete sentence. She went from not being able to catch and throw a football to dodging players to make the touchdown. She now watches football games at home with her family. The other student has Autism and started the program unaware of others around him. He was only interested in what was going on with him and his routine. He began participating without an understanding of how to work together with people on a team. This young man didn’t notice when others walked into the room and rarely initiated conversation with others. Unified Sports has impacted his social skills in a way that could not have been anticipated or imagined. He also drives his parents crazy between seasons and is so excited on practice and game days. When people walk into the classroom, he immediately notices and always turns to them to tell them hi and ask how they are doing. He does the same in the halls with people he knows, initiating conversation where he never did before. After one practice, he got into the car, rolled down the window, and waved to his teammates as they drove off. On a community outing, he noticed that another student needed help with the drink machine. He stopped eating, got up and helped her without anyone asking him to. For a person with autism, that is a significant milestone. In our special needs classroom at Mead High School, we work on social and communication skills every day. We plan community events for students to experience real social interactions. Unified School Strategy, formerly Project Unify, has strengthened our school community, brought awareness to ALL students at Mead High School, and has been the greatest success in social and communication skill development for our young people with disabilities. We encourage you to join us at a game and experience this for yourself. You will be uplifted by the teamsmanship and fun.

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Frederick Day Care Country Side Ages 6mo and up (720)362-2644—L

Catching Butterflies Preschool Idaho Creek, Firestone Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (970)301-0942—L

Grandma Bea Day Care Mead Ages 2yrs-4yrs (970)535-0109—L

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Home Away from Home Sagebrush Ages Birth – 7yrs (720)333-4889—L Husky Club @ Centennial Elementary School Ages (K-5th grade) (720)652-8240

Lilya’n Friends Firestone (561) 685-6075 Ages 3mos– 5yrs

Lion’s Den Legacy Elementary School Ages (K - 5th grade) (720)652-8169

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Many Blessings Child Care Center Ages 1yr-12yrs (303)857-2359—L

Little Blessings Preschool LLC Sagebrush Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (303)482-5352—L

Imaginations at Work Firestone Little People’s Place Wyndham Hill Ages 3yrs – 5yrs Ages Birth – 5yrs (303)833-6745—L (720) 535-8040—L Just Like Home Childcare Little Wonders Daycare Frederick/Savannah sub. Wyndham Hill Ages Birth – 12yrs All Ages (303)827-8792—L (303)774-0874—L Kim Sanger’s Family Child Care, Erie Ages 8mo – 12 yrs (303)828-4620—L

Messiah Lutheran School 1335 Francis St., Longmont Ages 2.5yrs – 5yrs Kindergarten Enrichment Mon, Wed 12pm-3pm Ages 5yrs & 6yrs (303)776-3466

Playhouse Day Care St. Vrain Ranch Ages Birth – 5yrs (303)833-3648—L

Stephanie’s Daycare Raspberry Hill-Frederick Ages 2mos – 12yrs (303)902-2785—L

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Tammy’s Daycare St. Vrain Ranch-Firestone Ages 6wks – 12yrs (303)833-2791—L

Monarch Preschool Carbon Valley Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (720)633-7808—L

Sharon’s Daycare Ridgecrest Ages 6wks – 6yrs (303)833-4529—L

Miss Amy’s Preschool St. Vrain Ranch Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (303)833-4030—L

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Shooting Stars Daycare Summit View Estates-Fred Ages 1yrs – 5yrs (303)514-9487—L

Miss Ross’s Daycare Firestone Ages Birth – 3yrs (858)228-0619—L

Pineridge Preschool E. Longmont-119/The Elms Ages 6wks – 5yrs (303)772-6873—L

Marcy’s Daycare Old Frederick Ages 6wks – 5yrs (303)833-3411—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

Soaring Eagles Child Care Prairie Ridge Elementary L— Licensed Provider~If you School Ages (K – 5th grade) provide child care please e-mail (720)494-3641 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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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)

Chamber Ofﬁce Hours:

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Building creative partnerships & developing lasting relationships in order to grow business in the Carbon Valley area.

Hello Carbon Valley Business Owners,

Chamber and Community Events: February 2, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank Conference Room in Firestone February 2, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Business After Hours @ Furniture Row in Dacono

March 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ TBD March 16, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone

February 9, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick

March 17, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Office Conference Room

February 9, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course

Community Events

February 10, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Jen Kayton-Edward Jones Office in Firestone February 15, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @ Pepper’s Fireside Grille in Firestone February 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ TBD February 16, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone February 17, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Office Conference Room February 18, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Annual Member Appreciation Dinner and Casino Night @ Todd Creek Golf Course in Thornton

February 8, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone February 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall February 13, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall February 14, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall

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March 9, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Firestone Meet and Greet @ Coal Ridge Middle School in Firestone

February 18, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ Prairie Greens in Frederick

March 13, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall

February 22, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall

March 14, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall

February 27, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall

March 9, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick

February 28, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall

March 10, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Jen Kayton-Edward Jones Office in Firestone

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February 14, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick

March 2, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Business After Hours @ Centura Health in Firestone

March 9, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course

Are you a small business/non-profit that would like to get your business in front of over 26,000 people in the Carbon Valley and surrounding areas? If you are a Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce Investor, we would like to “SPOTLIGHT” your business. What I need from you is, a picture of you and/or your business with a write up about the business 500 words or less. This will be on a first come first in the newsletter, on the website and in the Carbon Valley newspapers. If you would like to offer a discount to chamber members or the Carbon Valley at Large we will put that on our website and newsletters for you also. Having an event, send the information and/or flyer to the Chamber and we will get that out on our website and newsletters. Looking for employees? We can put that on the Chamber website. The Chamber also has a “VISITOR CENTER” where you can display your business cards, brochures and flyers. We have people coming to the Chamber regularly looking for business to do business with.

March 8, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone March 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall

March 15, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @ TBD

March 14, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick March 18, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ Prairie Greens in Frederick March 22, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall March 27, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall March 28, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall

A Fresh Start for Mead By Balancing Preservation of History with Smart Growth

he Mead Downtown Development District (Mead DDD) was established as a 501(c) (3) January 2017. Our goal is to halt and prevent deterioration of property values within its district and to assist in the development and redevelopment of its district and to use its power to promote the general welfare of the district by the use of its direct and supplemental powers. Application for membership is open to any current resident, property owner, business operator, or employee of the regional area that supports the development and redevelopment of its district. Our mission is a grassroots effort by citizens, businesses, organizations and local government to revitalize downtown by diversifying and expanding businesses and cultural opportunities while maintaining its historic integrity, charm and value. Our vision is to create a vibrant downtown community with a rich history and diverse economic opportunities

for families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs so people can live, dine, shop, work and play. We are very happy to announce several events for this upcoming year. An Artist Reception will be held January 20. This Artist’s Reception is for our Inaugural Art Walk that will take place in summer of 2017. This was a direct invitation for exhibiting artists, booth exhibitors, artists-in-action, and large masterwork collaborative art. We are anticipating a great turnout. We are again highlighting local farmers, artisans, and merchants at the Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market. Our commitment to our community is to make every effort to highlight our local Farmers’ Market which is in its third season with the new Mead DDD. The market will start at the end of June. The market will be open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm every Sunday until September 24th. Our members are committed to making this market even better than the first two seasons bringing

more awareness of local food, local art and local fun to the Town of Mead. Another successful summer event that the Mead DDD is bringing back because of the overwhelming response is The Taste of Shakespeare. Last year, we tested the interest and the community response was so positive that we have brought it back for a second year. According to the Longmont Theater this was the best crowd of 2016. We look forward to this again this year. We look forward to our community participation not only at our events but the growth of our district membership and to assist in the development of our community.

Julia K. Davis, Executive Director

The Chamber has many ways to help your business grow. Schedule an appointment with Julia 303.833.5933 to find out how. Contact Julia at Julia@ carbonvalleychamber.com to find out more about the above benefits of being a Chamber Investor. Not a Chamber Investor? Visit the Chamber website www. carbonvalleychamber.com or contact Julia.

Julia K. Davis

Applications Are Now Available For The Carbon Valley Chamber Of Commerce Scholarship Program For 2017

he Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship and School Partnership Committee have announced plans to award three $1000 scholarships and one $500 for 2017. Applications are available to all graduating seniors who reside or attend school in the Carbon Valley (includes homeschooling). The scholarships are being offered to assist students in reaching both their postsecondary education and business career goals. By recognizing that our graduating seniors are our future business leaders, the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce has become a willing participant in furthering their education. These scholarships are awarded to students who have shown excellence in academics and setting goals for their careers and demonstrated leadership in their community activities. Eligible students are required to complete the application as well as provide supporting documentation as outlined in the application form. Applications along with the requirements can be found on-line at www.carbonvalleychamber.com or by stopping by the Chamber office at 8308 Colorado Boulevard, Suite 203 in Firestone. Private information provided on the applications will be held as such and not shared with other entities. Deadline to submit an application is April 12, 2017. All applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee and presentation of the scholarships will be made by May 31, 2017.

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“Ready for change? Compassionate Christian support offered - Fort Lupton/Northglenn - free phone consult Hope into Light Counseling 720-340-8856 - God bless!” Delivery Driver, Furniture Row, Full Time, Paid Weekly, Great Benefits, Contact Stephanie Hudson 720-612-1418 [2-17] Office space available NOW Location 500 8th Street, Unit C3, Dacono 654 square feet, on the east side of the building upstairs Rent: $770.00 a month plus Source Gas and United Power. Anyone interested, please contact Danette at 720.935.4677 [2-17] BEAUTIFUL DINING ROOM TABLE 70” ROUND GLASS TOP, BEVELED EDGE W/8 UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS, EXCELLENT CONDITION! MUST SEE! Paid $4800 Asking $2000 303-432-0926 [2-17] Rembrandt’s Professional Painting Co - Fast, friendly and reliable. FREE ESTIMATES. Call or text Jimmy today! 303.668.6653. See us on Facebook Rembrandt’s Professional Painting. [2-17]

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Automotive, Tractor & Small Engine Repair & Sales 4035 NE CL Rd in Erie Like Us on Facebook for Updates!

CNA looking for position as Assistant/Helper. Willing to do caregiving, nanny, housekeeping, transportation, shopping and errands. Call Carol 720-891-9283 [2-17] 6 ft aluminum level $35, electric hand plane like new $35, 303.833.1364 [2-17] Wrought Iron Table. 48 inches, four swivel-tilt chairs, umbrella stand, umbrella (magnolia antique). $350. Original purchase price for set was over $1500. 303-926-9645 [2-17] HAPPY NEW YEAR..A BREEZE PET FRIENDS is here to care for your furkids while you are away. I’m Donna Calabrese and I’m available for In Home Pet Care..Daily dog walks..Drop ins..all animal care and will take care of your home if you are traveling..I have experience with special needs furkids also from puppies to seniors. I have a lot of love to give..I am Fully Insured and Bonded. Please give me a call or text me at 720-879-1423 or email abreezepets@yahoo.com for a free meet and greet [2-17] Custom Homebuilder Available for Renovations Kitchen, basement, bathroom renovations as well as garages, add on rooms, tile, hardwood floors and more, Kenyon Homes 303-651-9460 over 30 years experience and local references available. Www. buildingcontractordenverco.com [2-17] Free Fertilizer...Bring your shovel and vehicle. 303-833-0345 [2-17]

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Body + Soul Wellbeing Food for the Soul: Make the Call

n Romans 10:13 it is written “for whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.” What does it mean to “call upon Him”? First of all, let’s be clear that this ‘call’ won’t be on your Iphone or tablet. This is a direct conversation between you and the God of the universe, the One who made heaven and earth. You’ll never get a busy signal on this call, and God is never too busy day or night to receive your call. When a person recognizes that he/ she is a sinner, and will be forever separated from God and heaven unless something is done about this problem, they have a choice to make. Either they can continue on in this desperate condition and hope somehow God will overlook their waywardness, or they can make the call, and find out He is compassionate and loving towards everyone who turns to Him for salvation. Earlier in Romans 10 (verses 9-11) the approach into this eternal relationship with God is made plain. “that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.

For the Scripture says, whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed.” I am sharing this with you as a totally satisfied ‘customer’ of over 46 years. I found out back in 1970 that God has an inexhaustible store of grace and mercy for admitted sinners. Or as one commentator put it, “The fountain is above our thirst.” I am not proposing a risky venture here. Everyone who goes to God as his refuge and calls on Him will be saved- no matter his/her background. God is never fooled by anyone, so pretending to yield to Him but not meaning it will not bring you to salvation. You can show up in church for years and still not be a child of God. An honest earnest ‘call’ is the only one that gets a man saved, and the fact that salvation isn’t based on how good you’ve been or what you have done only makes it sweeter. You reach up, and He reaches down to meet you. And to be ‘saved’ means to be rescued. Just as a lifeguard may throw out a lifeline to the drowning victim, and if they grab hold can be pulled to safety, so when you call out to Jesus, He personally saves you for all eternity. You may have heard that there are many ways to God, but Jesus contradicts that. In John 14:6 He told Thomas, “I am the way,

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Totally and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.” We can argue the veracity of Jesus’ statement, or we can call upon Him and follow Him with our lives. Resistance gets us further from God, and surrender draws us into His family. Which do you want? A life of questioning and desperation, or a life of peace and joy in the Holy Spirit? I chose to find out whether or not surrender to Jesus would ‘work’ decades ago, and all I have known since is peace and blessing. Not a speck of disappointment! It absolutely was true. If you have read this far, and still have never bowed your heart to Jesus, may I recommend that now is a perfect time to put this claim to the test. Choose today to give your life to the Lord and let Him show you His power. Your simple prayer of faith will do- God isn’t interested in fancy words, but does your heart say ‘yes’ to His Lordship? Go back and read Romans 10:9,10. Then do it. Your only regret will be that you didn’t do so sooner. Then find yourself a good church that

holds the Word of God in high esteem, and get involved. Read that Book daily, and do what you are learning. Talk to the Savior and tell your circle of friends what He has done for you. You will experience what all believers for centuries have- the joyful life He wants for you. Make the call that will put you in good hands forever, and experience the abundant life God has in store.

Jim pastors Abundant Life Church, 4380 Highway 66, 3/10 mile east of I25 on the south side. Sunday service begins at 10:00 am, and you will meet many others who have ‘made the call’ and are reaping the blessings.

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“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” - Helen Keller

Twin Peaks Youth Sports Expands in Carbon Valley By Jan Sciacca

win Peaks Youth Sports owners Jason and Megan Johnson offer NFL Flag Football League and Cheerleading for kids in Carbon Valley, Erie, Mead, Niwot and Longmont. March will be especially exciting as a new location in Carbon Valley is launched. The exact new school location is yet to be announced. With four children of their own, the Johnsons wanted a league that offered a safe and fun sports environment where kids can learn to enjoy the game. Their home area had a few options but none that truly promoted confidence building in young kids and a love for playing the game. So they founded Twin Peaks Youth Sports. The Johnsons started their company in Spring 2014 with 179 kids playing recreational flag football. Good news travels fast and in the short three years since then, more than 900 kids have participated in Fall and Spring sessions for Recreational Flag Football, Competitive Flag Football and Cheerleading. Jason and Megan Johnson have been educators, coaches, and owned local “child centered” businesses in Longmont and Carbon Valley over the past 16 years. Their coaches are volunteers from the local communities they serve and their referees and cheer coaches are from the local high schools and middle schools. Many local businesses that sponsor our program so we can keep our costs low.

“We are going on our 3rd season with TPYS. We really like the organization, staff and location. Fields are marked, emails are sent out weekly to keep you up to date on stats and standings. Friendly atmosphere. The Coaches have been fantastic. Jason Johnson and his staff have done a remarkable job organizing this league. Wouldn’t have it any other way. Keep it up!” Jenny M. Megan says, “We love seeing how many kids we impact every season. It’s also fun to see all the players when they receive their NFL team jersey or cheer uniform and how proud they are to show up for their first game. We also love that our entire family is involved (2 kids play flag football, 1 kid cheers, and our oldest runs the snack stand). “ Twin Peaks Youth Sports is offering CVCR readers a special discount. When registering, use Coupon Code 90569 and receive $10 off your registration for any of their programs. This offer expires 3/2/17. Teams practice once a week near where they go to school. Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays. Office hours are daily 9am-6pm during the season, which runs March-May. Twin Peaks Youth Sports can be reached at their website twinpeaksyouthsports.com or by email at twinpeaksyouthsports@gmail.com.

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Healthy Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Resolutions?

am not a big fan of new year resolutions, so much so that I refuse to capitalize new year. Why is there such pressure to begin something new at the beginning of the year when it’s so cold outside? Personally, I would rather take a new direction when absolutely ready, and not because I’m supposed to or because someone wants me to, but because I absolutely want to begin something new or remove something old... which sometimes happens very suddenly, and other times takes much rumination and planning. The other thing I’ve noticed about making changes is that, more often than not, the most simple things are the most profound. Which is why I must share the idea of Kaizen as something to consider when you’re ready: Practice something for one minute every day at the same time of day. That’s it. I read the article about Kaizen on Uplift Connect. It is very much worth reading the entire article even if you just want to look at the beautiful artwork and photos. Here is the link: http://bit. ly/2iA8vCE It is not so much about “overcoming laziness” as the title suggests, but rather offers the straightforward and simple idea to choose one activity to perform each day for 60 seconds. “At the heart of this method is the idea that a person should practice doing something for a single minute, every day at the same time.”

Intentionally choosing one thing to do every day is declaring an act of clear focus in one area of life. I would imagine that focusing on this one thing for 60 seconds every day with full attention would bring insight and action to the intention. Of course I haven’t begun this practice myself, but I WILL (when I’m ready). In the past, I’ve done particular activities every day at the same time. When I think back, it was purely accidental that it was at the same time, and for much longer than 60 seconds. Incredible changes happened afterward. I wasn’t looking for changes, I merely noticed them, and they were changes for the better. I’m looking forward to trying something for just 60 seconds. Maybe it will create an entire subject to write about later...

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

The Heart of Jo Ann’s Kitchen Chicken Italiano…Pasta or No Pasta, You Decide!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

his time of year, we are still working on resolutions – cutting back is usually at the top of the list, whether in budget or in calories eaten! This recipe is simple to prepare, can be doubled easily, and is also great with boneless pork chops (all natural or organic are best!) The flavors are fresh and flavorful for a bleak winter’s day… and you can make the dish more hearty for those without calorie or dietary issues by serving over a cooked pasta of choice (I like angel hair for this.) Simple, pantry ingredients – this is what saves me many nights when preplanning has escaped me. I always try to have fresh vegetables and pantry items on hand, but I have been known to use canned vegetables in a pinch! Sometimes you just HAVE to go with the flow…

Ingredients:

6-8 cherry tomatoes (2-3 Roma tomatoes will do…or a can of diced tomatoes…you see how this works??) 2 small zucchini, sliced into coins 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets (about 10-12 oz. total)

Optional: Substitute 2 boneless, trimmed pork loin chops 2 tsp. good olive oil, divided 1½ tsp. dried basil 1 small onion, diced finely 1 clove of garlic, minced Salt and Pepper to taste Parmesan cheese, freshly grated is best

Directions:

1) Using a large skillet, lightly saute vegetables in 1 tsp. olive oil and ½ of the seasonings; remove from skillet and set aside. 2) Pan broil chicken breasts in remaining olive oil, garlic and seasonings making sure chicken is completely cooked through. 3) Add vegetables back into the pan with chicken and juices to warm through. 4) Serve over pasta (optional) with grated Parmesan cheese on top. Serves 2-3

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.

It’s Not Too Late, Take Action Today

anuary has come and gone and we’re rolling into February. You might be thinking that it’s too late to work on your fitness goals, the new year resolutions have passed, so I’ll wait until..... or I’ll get around to it tomorrow. When it comes to fitness and your health, you can’t afford to procrastinate. A verbal commitment to get fit is one thing, but taking action is another as many people abandon their fitness plans after a few days, weeks or don’t even start at all out of fear of failure. That’s why I wanted to write about some of the reasons you might use to avoid getting healthier, put off your workouts, or stop sticking to a plan to begin with and what you can do about it. •• Getting Started Is Scary - You want to get fit and start working out, but where do you even begin. There are so many workout options that you don’t have to settle for doing something you don’t enjoy. Start with walking, swimming, dancing, biking, or try my ladies only fitness group classes (interval/circuit training) in Frederick and Niwot. •• It’s Too Difficult - We put off what we don’t like to do because it’s uncomfortable. It’s in our nature to avoid discomfort, adversity, or a challenge. No one said it would be easy, but the first step is often the hardest. Find a fitness activity you do like to do (as stated above) and give it a try. You’ll meet new people and improve your health at the same time. I’m also a mobile personal trainer that will come to your home and make customized programs just for you. •• Getting Healthy Takes A Long Time - It won’t happen over night or even in one month, it takes time. Just like it did for the weight to gradually go on, to do it in a healthy way, it takes time for it to come off as well. What matters is right here, right now, so get started on your goals today.

•• Not Sure Of Your Why - Procrastination is due to vague goals. If you don’t have clear goals, it’s hard to motivate yourself to get started on anything. Find your “Why” and that will guide your fitness goals. Do you want to improve your health, be there for your family, have a trip/event planned, or just want to feel better? Depending on what your why is, break your goals up into smaller, achievable pieces so you know each week what you need to do to get there. •• You Put Off Doing It - Because you know you can, like writing a term paper in college. You know you can wait until the night before it’s due because it’s not due until noon the next day. Getting fit doesn’t work like that. Every day you put off until tomorrow what you can start doing today, you increase your risk of injury and many unwanted disease processes. Whether you’ve never been into exercise before or you used to work out but haven’t made it a priority over the last few years, I’m here to remind you that it’s never too late to make fitness and your health a priority. If you need help with a fitness plan and your nutrition, contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist at 303.828.2856.

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.

Valentine’s Day Massage Special Therapeutic Integrative Massage with Young Living Essential Oils ~ Specializing in Neck and Back Pain

$45.00 for a 60 minute massage! $65.00 for a 90 minute massage!! ~offer valid on first massage~ ~thru Feb. 2017 w/ad~

Brenda Sheldon, RMT 720.771.9121

Normal rates: $65.00/1 hr. - $90.00/1 ½ hrs. Raindrop or Hot Stones – $90.00/session Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tues. - Sat. Johnson St; Frederick, CO 80530

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Dr. Annie Swanberg Joins Hearing Health Care Centers

“Dr

Annie Swanberg has joined the Hearing HealthCare Centers team, after earning her doctorate in audiology from the University of Colorado. She did her fourth-year externship at Denver Health, which provided a wide range of experiences and challenges in clinical audiology. Before going back to grad school she was employed in the hearing aid industry, so while she may be a newer audiologist, she’s been working with hearing aids since 2006! Annie grew up in the Midwest but was always a mountain girl at heart. Weekends find her scrambling up and down mountains, competing in trail running races (favorite distance: 50K), or just playing her guitar around a campfire. She brings the same energy to work… along with the occasional scraped knees and elbows!” Hearing HealthCare Centers offers the best value on advanced hearing aid technology in Boulder, Broomfield,

Colorado Springs, Longmont, Ft. Collins, and Loveland. Dr. They can be reached at 1.855.725.7529 or hearinghealthcarecenters.com.

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In and Around Carbon Valley Over the Next Month or So Continued from page 7

Ladies Only Fitness Groups On Tuesdays & Thursdays At 7pm In Frederick! Join us at Time For Change Personal Training Fitness Group. Your first session is Free and the special is $40 for a 10 Session Punch Card, good at all locations. Get a full body workout in each time with Interval/ Circuit Training. Tues and Thurs at 7pm In Frederick, Mondays and Fridays at 8:45am, and Wednesdays at 4:15pm in Niwot. RSVP required for all classes. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM CPT, FNS, WFS at http:// timeforchangepersonaltraining.com/ or 303.828.2856.

Twin Peaks Youth Sports TPYS NFL Flag Football offers every player in grades K-8th the opportunity to play like the Pros!! We begin each season with a fun NFL Combine for all players to share their best skills. On game day all ﬁelds have large electronic score boards, bright pylons and multiple referees. This helps us ensure all games are fun, safe, and fairly played. TPYS Cheer Program is a great opportunity for kids 5-13 years old to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading. Cheerleaders will learn arm motions, sideline cheers, stunts, dance moves, and a routine to perform at the end of the season. All cheerleaders will receive a uniform and bow to keep. For more information visit www. twinpeaksyouthsports.com.

Miners Day Miners Day is one of Frederick’s premier annual community events, drawing thousands of people to Downtown Frederick for family-oriented fun and entertainment throughout the day. Part of what makes Miners Day so great is all of the wonderful vendors we have that fill the park with fun and interesting displays! So, do you want to be a part of Miners Day this year? Parade, food and vendor booth applications are available at www.frederickco.gov/240/Miners-Day.

Body Pump at the Rec Due to popular demand, another Bodypump class has been added to the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District group fitness schedule! Join us every Saturday at 8:15 am to get lean, build strength, and tone muscle. The first Saturday class starts tomorrow! Call 303-833-3660 or visit www.cvprd.com for more information.

Need Financial Help? The Carbon Valley Help Center has a new grant program to help people with billpaying. They have received a $5,000 grant, to be distributed in the first quarter of 2017, to clients in need of help with paying their bills. They meet with the client, assess their situation, and either recommend or deny monetary assistance. They plan to help with things like utility bill payments, rent payments, and auto repair. This is available to residents of the Carbon Valley to help with food and bill-paying. They accept applications every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-3. For more information contact Robin Monthei, Carbon Valley Help Center Program Coordinator at 303.833.6626.

Area Churches

Dacono New Horizons Christian Church Worship 10:00 a.m. & Bible School 9:00a 303-833-3013 701 Carbondale St., Dacono Pastor Rob Thomas CV Seventh-Day Adventist Church 422 8th St. #A, Dacono, CO 80514 Sabbath School 9:45 A.M. Saturday Worship Service 11:15 A.M. Pastor Frank Wilson 720-939-5472 www.carbonvalleysda.org Northern Hills Christian Church Services & Sun. School at 9:09a & 10:44a Saturday Service at 5:05 p.m. 720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas Frederick St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Monday - Wednesday 8:30am Friday 8:30am Friday 6:00pm (Espanol) Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am and 10:00am, 12:00pm & 5:00pm (Espanol) (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal St. Dimitrie the New Orthodox Church Saturdays 6:00p Vespers, Bible Study Sun. 9:00a Matins;10:00a Divine Liturgy Sun. School 11:00a 6060 Puritan Lane, Frederick, CO 80516 303 460-7035; www.sfdimitrie.org Rev. Fr. Loan Bogdan Carbon Valley Bible Church 142 6th St., Frederick, CO 80530 CVBibleChurch.com 303-736-9959 Pastor Jason Kokenzie L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School & Services at 8:30a & 10:30a 451 Oak St., Frederick 303.304.1159 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 8a, 9:15 & 10:45 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.

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Carbon Valley Heating & Air Announce Winner of the Oldest Furnace Contest Oldest Furnace Contest creates a cozy home in Colorado

arbon Valley Heating & Air announced the 2016 winner of their free furnace contest. Lisa and Brian King are the proud new owners of a Carrier Infinity Furnace. Replacing their old Heil furnace, the Kings are set to enjoy warm & reliable heat for many winters to come. Carbon Valley Heating & Air was delighted to bring their expert installation services to the King family home. With their guaranteed installations, experienced & NATE certified technicians the King family can rest easy knowing that their new Carrier furnace will work exactly as it should. Josh of Carbon Valley said, “We are happy to give back to the community and provide a new more efficient furnace to a customer in need.” Carbon Valley’s oldest furnace contest required applicants to submit photos and details about their current furnace, with the oldest and most out of date winning a brand new high-efficiency Carrier furnace. What does high-efficiency mean? An 80% furnace means that for every $1.00 you give the gas company you get .80 cents worth of heat and 20% goes right out the flue. Plus, older motors cost $480 a year to run. The newer efficient motors cost about $37 a year. It also means they deliver heat more evenly to fully heat your home. Customer safety is also on top of mind with old furnaces, the EPA states the average AC or furnace lasts about 12 years. After that, the danger of operating that system goes up exponentially the older it gets. Carbon Valley Heating & Air is located at 810 1st Street in Firestone, CO 80520. Their number is 303.835.9768 and you can visit carbonvalleyheatingandair.com.

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303.833.5997 If your church is in the Tri-Towns, Erie, or Mead—please e-mail information and we will be happy to list it here, free of charge, to carbonvalley@gmail.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 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 Firestone Prairie Community Church Worship Service Sun. at 10:30 a.m. (303)651-1640 www.prairiecc.org Coal Ridge M.S., 6201 Booth Dr, Firestone Pastor Brian Thompson Grace Point Community Church Firestone, CO 80520 720-217-3407 www.go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon Bnai Yisra’ĕl in YHUH Firstone, CO 80504 7th day Sabbath Fellowship in Firestone 970-430-8594 Carbon Valley Lutheran Worship Sundays, 10am Centennial Elementary 10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone 720.833.8873 www.carbonchurch.com Pastor Tim Spiegelberg Erie St. Luke Orthodox Church (Eastern Rite) 8:00 a.m. Orthros, 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy, Sun. School 11:15 a.m. 303 665-4013 (www.stlukeorthodox.org) 722 Austin Ave. Erie CO 80516 Fr. David Mustian, Pastor

Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15a Service 10:15a 303-828-1040 www.lifesongchurch.org 500 Briggs St., Erie St. Scholastica 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 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 Orchard Community Church Sunday Services 10:00 am Erie High School, 3180 County Road 5 Erie, Colorado 80516 (303) 485-0922 orchardcommunity.church Pastor Nick Olson 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

Centerpoint Church 14478 E I-25 Frontage Rd Longmont, CO 80504 (NE corner of I25 & Hwy 66 970.481.0156 Jon and Gina Horner 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 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 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 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 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

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 Calvary Chapel Longmont Non-denominational Christian, Bible teaching Sunday service from 9:30a to 11:00a 1801 Sunset Pl., Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 870-1861 Pastor Michael Patrick Ft. Lupton Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:00 a.m. Sun. School & Bible Study 10:30 a.m. (303) 857-6827 www.mtcalvaryluth.org 650 S. Park Ave. Ft. Lupton Pastor Keith L. Besel Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Worship 8am Sun. 303-650-6170 204 Park Avenue Ft. Lupton Reverend Gary Sitton 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 First United Methodist Church of Ft Lupton 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Sun. Worship 9:00 am (& children’s Sun. School) Adult Sun. School 10:45 am (nursery provided) 303-857-2257 www.fumc-fortlupton.org Dr. Rev. Kay Palmer Marsh The Fort Foursquare Church Sun. Worship 11:00 AM 15511 WCR 12, Ft. Lupton 80621 thefortchurch@yahoo.com Pastor David Findley

Lafayette Flatirons Community Church 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette Sat. 4p & 6p and Sun. 9a & 11a 303-664-5524 Jim Bergen 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 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 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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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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ur Discover Your Strengths Workshop is a 6 hour journey to re-discover the strengths you were born with and meant to use; turning your discoveries into S.M.A.R.T. goals and actions. Focusing on your strengths provides a natural avenue for growth. The workshop leverages Positive Psychology, which is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Join us for exploring your strengths with fun hands-on activities! Great option for team building. Registration fee: $55 - Includes: training, materials, snacks and light lunch. *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Richard Lambert Foundation. Registration is required as space is limited. Call Susan at 303-875-2347 or

email susan@richardlambertfoundation. org to save your seat today. Workshop held at 143 S 2nd Pl. Brighton, CO 80601.

Camp Forget Me Not Break Out Teen Grief Support Group

ereaved children should have access to grief support and we at Richard Lambert Foundation were committed to making this happen. In August of 2016 we opened our first Camp Forget Me Not, a 2 Day, Day Camp for bereaved children ages 8-12. Our young campers were experiencing the loss of either a daddy or a grandpa that played a significant role in their lives. Losses ranged from natural causes to suicide and some had even witnessed the death. Heartbreaking! Our staff and volunteers felt like we got to know the men who died, who ranged from ages 29-60 as the children shared wonderful stories and beautiful memories of their loved one that they will carry for their lifetime. These children are the bravest kiddos that I have ever met! The camp was such a huge success that the children asked when they could attend the next camp! So what did we do......In December we launched our Camp Forget Me Not “Mini”, a three hour “mini” camp follow up. We were honored to serve 15 kiddos last year and are looking forward to seeing them again in 2017! Because of your generous support, Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center was able to keep up with the demand of all those seeking Grief Support services! Thank you for entrusting us to walk along side your children!

o you know a teen that is hurting and confused from the loss of a parent, friend or other loved one. Beginning Tuesday, January 17th, Richard Lambert Foundation will be offering a free ongoing monthly teen support group, connecting teens with other teens helping them to understand. First time attendees will require a parent/guardian consent. Please contact Susan at 303-875-2347 or susan@richardlambertfoundation.org.

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