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Fields at Firestone Regional Sports Complex to Be Named to Honor Mark Martinez and Joey Irwin Proclamation Planned for Firestone Town Trustee Board Meeting

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a tribute to Mark Martinez and Joey Irwin, the two men killed in a home explosion on April 17, 2017, the Town of Firestone will be naming two of the ballfields at the Firestone Regional Sports Complex in their honor when the fields open for the Spring season in early March. Brothersin-law, Irwin and Martinez loved playing baseball while growing up in the Carbon Valley. Martinez carried that love of baseball into adulthood as a volunteer youth softball coach in the Firestone community.

The Town of Firestone’s Mayor, Paul Sorensen, was scheduled to make a proclamation announcing the naming of the fields at the upcoming Town Board Meeting scheduled for Wed, Jan. 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Members of the public were invited to attend the reading of the proclamation.

According to Firestone town manager Bruce Nickerson, “Mark and Joey made an indelible impression on so many people throughout Firestone and the Carbon Valley. The naming of these two fields in honor of Mark and Joey speaks to the community’s love for them and their families, and to all of us committed to remembering their legacies and what they contributed to our community.�

The Firestone Regional Sports Complex is located at the corner of Firestone Blvd. and Frontier St. Two of the three fields will be named Martinez Field and Irwin Field in their honor. The third field is named Bertron Field in memory of Tristin Coty Bertron, a young Firestone resident who tragically lost his life in an accident in 2006. The date for the opening of the fields will depend on weather. A subsequent announcement will be made with the specifics regarding the dedication ceremony.

For more information on Firestone visit The Town of Firestone website at: www.firestoneco.gov.

Photo: Two of the three ballďŹ elds at Firestone Regional Sports Complex, located at the corner of Firestone Blvd. and Frontier St., will be renamed in honor of Mark Martinez and Joey Irwin.

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What’s On My Mind

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Seek peace and pursue it.

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Structured Yet Flexible

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ecently, several attendees at a meeting were discussing the benefits of electronic calendars and reminders and such. They said that if it isn’t on the calendar, it won’t happen but everything on the calendar usually does happen. The majority of the group commented that they were very structured, giving credit to their e-calendars.

I kept my mouth shut during that conversation because, truth be told, I have virtually zero structure in my life.

The one thing I try to do regularly is have my grandkids for a sleepover one night a week. I remained silent because I was embarrassed. After all, I’m a business woman and I felt like a slacker.

There has been little structure in my life since 1990, the year my daughter died.

I found that most of the appointments I made I ended up cancelling unless it was to a doctor for illness for one of my kids.

For years I just wasn’t up to “putting on a smile” and faking my way through the day. Since most people dislike a Debbie Downer, it was just easier to stay in my office, in solitude. During those years, I had no need of any type of calendar. We woke up, went to school and work. We ate dinner. We went to bed.

A weekly planner does sit on my desk these days and I do make a few appointments and jot down notes in it.

My calendar, however, is not my task

master. The last five years or so, I’ve found myself being more available to whomever or whatever needs to be attended to.

While I used to feel guilty about cancelling or rescheduling because of conflicts, I now take a step back and consider my options.

When one of the two options is a person, the person wins most every time. I know I can always gain more training another time. I can network next month. I can workout later in the day (LOL). If I have a friend in need, I strive to be available to the friend. Sometimes, it’s not another person, it’s me, that needs the down time.

Being honest about the situations facing me is always the best policy, even when it’s with myself. Sadly, it’s taken me nearly all my life to learn that. Loving my neighbor as myself has been a difficult lesson to learn.

This week is a crazy week because it’s deadline time. All sorts of odd situations occur 4-5 days before press. Computer breaks down, run out of paper for proofing, I get sick, a friend comes in from out of town.

These situations can’t be put on a calendar.

I can’t schedule sickness or a computer crash. Stuff just happens when it happens.

Melt downs were frequent three years ago. I’m thankful to say, I’m learning to roll

Proverbs 3:5-12 Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for GOD’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to GOD! Run from evil! Your body will glow with health, your very bones will vibrate with life! Honor GOD with everything you own; give him the first and the best. Your barns will burst, your wine vats will brim over. But don’t, dear friend, resent GOD’s discipline; don’t sulk under his loving correction. It’s the child he loves that GOD corrects; a father’s delight is behind all this.

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with it…whatever it may be. Today, it was driving to Denver and visiting with friends, one from New York. We didn’t go out to eat or shop, we just talked. And it was fantastic. It was nice to catch up and wind down. I sensed, in my soul, I was supposed to take the time, so I did.

What about press tomorrow? It’s still there, like every month for the last 19 years. But I am at peace, in my mind and my heart, that what needs to get done, will get done. I’m finally learning that I must be flexible so that God can do what He wants to do when He wants to do it.

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ll who attended classes with Longmont and Niwot High School class of 1978 are invited to attend. The weekend was chosen to coincide with the Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) Annual All Year High School Reunion in downtown Longmont, 4th and Main on Friday, June 8, 2018, from 6:00-9:30. '78 only Dinner/Dance will be held Saturday, June 9, 5:00- 11:00 at the Best Western Plaza and a pot-luck picnic will be held at the West Pavillion at Thompson Park, 420 Bross Street on Sunday, June 10 from 10:00 - 2:00 pm.

The dual-school reunion is being held because many friendships started in Elementary and Junior High School and the reunion committee felt it was time to get all the "old" friends together again! The committee could use help to find everyone, please email lhsnhs78@gmail.com with questions and to provide information. Ask to join the FaceBook Group "Class of 1978 40th Reunion Longmont and Niwot".

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Each January Rotary recognizes area citizens who go above and beyond their profession and on their own time to have a positive impact on the community. We congratulate these winners and thank them for all they do.

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Vol. 19, Issue 2

FREE ELECTION INFO!

George Heath For Firestone Mayor:

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irestone, aka “A Community in Motion” needs a “Mayor in Motion.” One of the many tasks as mayor is to represent the community of Firestone at every level of government: State, County, and Community.

The demographics for Weld County, specific to the Carbon Valley for the next seven years indicate a growth increase of 39%.

Now is the time for Firestone to plan for this growth. The data speaks to the need for Firestone to move forward and decide how to respond to the many opportunities this growth offers our citizens. My vision is for Firestone to lead the way in determining the best growth pattern for our community as well as the Carbon Valley.

I have the trusted leadership skills necessary to bring people together to put feet to their dreams. The more people are heard the more they step up to serve. My story is from the old 17th-century priest who was appointed to take over his first parish. All his predecessors kept to themselves, cloistered in the church. In his first Mass he said it was his plan and desire to be the ‘people’s priest’ and he served his parish in that manner all his life. I am passionate about helping others and I want to be the People's Mayor. I will listen and hear what the people of Firestone want their community to be. It’s not what I can do; it’s what we can do together. I am asking for YOUR vote to be the next Mayor of Firestone.

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y name is FRED L. SKATES and I reside at 8006 Raspberry Dr. in Frederick.

Prior to my first appointment to the Board Of Trusteees for the town of Frederick, I served on the Parks, Open Space and Trails commission, (POST).

I was first appointed to serve out a term for a Trustee that left town, I was chosen from a slate of ten candidates that applied for that vacancy.

My second appointment to the Board was to fulfill the vacancy when Tony Carey was elected to be Mayor.

In 2014, I ran for and was elected to the Board to serve a four year term which will expire in 2018.

It has been my pleasure to not only serve on The Board Of Trustees, but also to have served on the Miners Day Committee for the last six years.

I am also involved in community activities that not only benefit the residents of Frederick, but also the surrounding communities as well. I believe we are all in this together to make our combined area a better place to live, work and play.

The population growth of Frederick and the surrounding area means we need to economically grow with new business and opportunities that will provide jobs locally and hopefully keep residents in the community.

An immense shortage of places for people to rent as well as any Senior homes for our growing Senior residents needs to be addressed NOW!!

I believe in a strong economic development and housing for low income residents and Seniors is an important issue that needs to be at the top order of consideration by the Town Of Frederick and The Board Of Trustees.

I have always been very proud to be a resident of Frederick and will always do what is necessary to help move the Town forward.

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

z As we wind down from 2017, we look forward to proceeding with many exciting community projects for 2018.

Paul Sorensen z Of course, a major focus will be the final design and initial construction of the voter approved Firestone Police Station. The location of the new Police Station will be east of a new extended section of Park Avenue. Park Avenue lines up with Devonshire Street to the north. The Police Station will be located approximately 300-feet south of Sable Avenue.

The total size of the single-story Police Station will be approximately 29,000 square feet, which will include a municipal court room and a combined community/police training room. Final design documents should be completed by mid-2018 with construction beginning soon thereafter. The Police Station is expected to open in the fall of 2019.

The new municipal court room will also function for meetings of the Town Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, and other Town Boards, Commissions and Committees. This will allow the Town to add much needed additional office space to our existing Town Hall

DACONO MAYOR, JOE BAKER

Stay Active, Be Healthy, Live Well z The New Year is a

great opportunity to begin a fitness/wellness routine. Be sure to check out the selection of classes, aquatic programs and wellness activities at the Carbon Valley Rec District.

The Rec District publishes a monthly active Joe Baker adult/senor center guide containing a calendar of activities, fitness, travel opportunities, and senior resources. Stop

by Dacono City Hall for the latest copy or go online to www.cvprd.com for information.

MEAD MAYOR, GARY SHIELDS

z Prior to writing these monthly articles I like to look back at my previous years articles of the same month to reflect upon what we Gary Shields may have been experiencing or may have been concerned with at any particular time as well as to determine if there are any reoccurring issues or events that may need to be addressed or brought to your attention.

building and extend its useful life for many years into the future. Also, despite the overwhelming support of Firestone citizens who voted in favor of funding the much needed Police Station, the Town was recently informed that the Colorado Department of Local Affairs awarded Firestone an $800,000 grant to exclusively be used for the Police Station. z The design of the bridge extension of McClure Street from First Street to Colorado Boulevard is now complete. With a contractor now selected, construction is expected to begin soon. The bridge and street extension should be completed and open sometime in the late summer of 2018. In addition to providing a much-needed access point to Colorado Boulevard from First Street, the project will also correct the nuisance drainage problem that has been impacted that area for decades. Firestone extends its appreciation to both Weld County and the Town of Frederick for cooperating on some of the technical engineering design coordination matters associated with this project. z Recently, the Town Board awarded a civil engineering design contract for the widening and reconstruction of McClure Avenue east of First Street. The design will provide for a full two-lane street section. This design is expected to be completed during the first part of 2018 and construction is expected to be completed in the fall of 2018. z The Town will continue with its street preservation program in 2018. In 2017, approximately 7 miles of Firestone streets were preserved by first filling the cracks in the streets, applying a leveling coat, then a slurry finish coat and finally adding stripping where necessary. This program, is funded by the targeted streets Weld County Launches Text-to-911 Service z In a county registering almost 4,000 square miles, facilitating

quick responses in an emergency is a big responsibility. Beginning December 4, residents and visitors throughout Weld County will have another tool to use in an emergency: Text-to-911. Promoted under the national theme Call if You Can, Text if You Can’t, the Text-to-911 service allows people throughout Weld County to reach 911 via text during an emergency if calling is not an option.

Text-to-911 can be beneficial in many different scenarios, including assisting those with hearing disabilities, allowing contact with 911 during a crime when calling might put someone in danger, or contacting 911 when signal strength is too weak to place a call. Text-to-911 is available to anyone who has a phone with text message capability and is using a participating wireless provider.

Currently, AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon support Text-to-911 in Weld County. For more information, go to www.weldgov.com

New Website February 2018 z The City of Dacono will be launching a new website on February

and parks one percent sales tax question which was approved by Firestone voters in 2013. By keeping our Firestone streets in great repair, they not only are safer and more pleasant to drive upon, but they will also last for many decades into the future. z In 2018, the Town plans to design and construct the initial phase of a plaza complex in Central Park, south of the High Plains regional library. The plaza would be located on the west side of the extension of Park Avenue. The overall complex is initially planned to be comprised of such major components as a plaza, passive sitting areas, parking lots, splash park facility, picnic shelters, landscaping, playground, restrooms and changing areas, trail connections, etc.

The initial design will be by the Firestone Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Board at their noticed public meetings. z Once the design is complete, the Town will determine a phasing plan for construction of the project, which will be based on funds available from the Firestone Regional Impact Fee. The Regional Park Impact Fee fund is derived from impact fees paid on new residential construction and can only be used in designated regional type parks, such as Central Park. z These are just a few of the many exciting projects the Town will move forward with in 2018. And of course, the Town will continue with its master planning and economic development planning processes, water conservation programs, maintaining and expanding its parks and trail facilities, holding its many Firestone community events, etc. z Again, Happy New Year to all! Let’s all work together to continue to make Firestone the greatest community it can be and truly a Community in Motion! information to serve you better.

Scholarship Applications Coming Soon z The City of Dacono annually offers a college/vocational training

scholarship program to a graduating Dacono high school student. Students can attend any high school, but must reside in the City of Dacono. Historically, the scholarships have ranged from $500-$1,000 depending upon the number of qualifying applicants. Applications and eligibility information is available through local high school guidance counselors. Eligibility guidelines: ♦ Student must be a resident of the City of Dacono ♦ Student must be a senior in high school ♦ Student must be seeking higher education or vocational technical training opportunities ♦ Student must complete the scholarship application ♦ Applications are available online beginning February 2018 @ CityofDacono.com

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z Over the past 4 years of writing to you I have observed that there is often a pattern in what we are experiencing, and it appears that the pattern for February has been to address issues that we are faced with regarding growth. Specifically, how do we address growth while maintaining the attributes of our town that we enjoy and appreciate so much. z There is no doubt that this will also be a major topic in the months to come and in the upcoming April elections as I am already seeing posts about it on various local media sites. z With that being said, I want to thank everyone who has participated in the current updates of the Comprehensive Plan. I firmly believe that it is only through diverse input into this plan that we will be able to successfully address and accommodate the major concerns and end up with a plan that is suitable to guide our town into the future. z If you are not familiar with what the comprehensive plan

is, it is a document that is developed and adopted by the planning commission that considers community goals and aspirations in terms of development. Once completed, the comprehensive plan dictates public policy in terms of transportation, utilities, land use, recreation and housing. The entire process is very thorough and costly and typically only occurs about every 10 years. The current update process started in late 2016 and is now in its final stages. z I encourage everyone who has questions about the future growth and development of our town to visit the town’s website and read through the available resources regarding the plan and the process. I am hopeful that you will find that there has been a great deal of effort and meticulous detail involved in putting the plan together and that the future of our town is very bright indeed. z As always, if you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Colleen Whitlow for Mead Mayor

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am Colleen Whitlow and I am pursuing the office of Mayor for the Town of Mead.

I am a Colorado native and I have lived in Mead since 1999. I am currently a Town of Mead Trustee and serve on several volunteer boards and committees. zz Current Director at Denver Regional Council of Governments, CML Policy Committee Member, North I-25 and Highway 66 Coalition Corridor projects zz Co-founder of Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market, Embrace-a-PLACE Program, Cow Pie Bingo, Mead Downtown Development District, and Mead’s Little Free Libraries zz Contributor in establishing Downtown Mead Streetscape, Downtown Mead Beautification Flower Project, Art in Public Places, Taste of Shakespeare, Taste of Mead and the Colorado Gold Star Memorial zz Participant in the 9Health Fair, Mead Motorhead Car Show, Town of Mead Community Day/Sugarbeet Festival, Veteran Stand Down, Unity in the Community, All American Beef Battalion and a coordinator for local disabled veterans zz Other positions currently held: President of the Mead Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Mead, Carbon Valley VFW Post # 9741; Vice President of the Mountain Fire Rescue Board of Directors and Mead Rotary Foundation; President of the Singletree Ranch Estates Home Owner Association; Acting President of the Colorado Women in Government I also am a military veteran who served this country for over 10 years. I was

stationed at Clark Air Force Base during the Marcos and Aquino era before the volcano from Mt. Pinatubo erupted that forced over 15,000 people to flee before it destroyed the base. I was also stationed at Langley Air Force Base and during my assignment was heavily engaged in Operation Desert Shield/Storm.

I graduated from Saint Leo University with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration and Management, Minor in Management and am a member of the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society and the Kappa Gamma PI Society.

In 2014, I was elected to serve the Town of Mead as a Trustee. Prior to that, I worked at Janus Consulting Inc. as the Chief Operations Officer and at IBM as a Project Manager on the team supporting the local, state and federal bids.

I am a member of a local church where my family worships.

I have been married to my husband Jim for 25 years. Jim works at DXC as a Transformation and Transitional Solutions Executive and is also the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Colorado Air National Guard. We have two children, Joshua and Tiffani and three beautiful granddaughters, Norah, Bella and Harper.

Our family enjoys taking advantage of the great opportunities that Colorado offers. We love to be outdoors to go hiking, biking, camping, fish, hunting, and snowshoeing.

Colleen Whitlow

Bobbi Sindelar for Firestone Mayor

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ello Firestone! I am your current Mayor Pro-Tem Bobbi Sindelar. I am running for Mayor in our 2018 election on April 3rd and ask for your vote! I have lived and worked here since 2000. My husband Mike and I plan to be here for a long time and I am very motivated to help do everything possible to help Firestone realizes it's full and excellent potential. I have a focus on keeping taxes low and promoting sensible economic development to attract the kind of businesses and services that would make living here more convenient and fun. I would like to do all we can to attract many more sit down restaurants, shopping, family fun, young adult and senior activities and senior housing.

Also, the development of our parks including Central Park, the future home of our new Police Station and Municipal Count recently approved by the voters.

Equally if not more important is that we are good stewards, by taking special care of what we already have and preserving our towns wonderful charm while at the same time keeping taxes as low as possible by getting the most out of every dollar we spend.

I have been serving our great town for going on 13 years, starting with the planning commission for 5 years and I then moved right on to the Board of Trustees in 2010. Currently serving as Mayor Pro-Tem. I am very proud of all that we have accomplished together. I am excited to continue to enthusiastically serve Firestone families as your Mayor and ask for your vote on April 3rd in this mail in election. Please visit my campaign website at www.bobbisindelar.com for more information.

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irestone Mayor Pro Tem Bobbi Sindelar, in my personal opinion, will make an outstanding Mayor. I have known Mayor Pro Tem Sindelar for the past eight years where Bobbi has served as a trustee for four years and Mayor Pro Tem for the last four years.

For more than a decade Bobbi Sindelar has consistently demonstrated her love and pride in the Firestone community. An example is her involvement in our Parks & Trails Advisory Board. Before her election to the Firestone Town Board in 2010 Bobbi was and still is extremely involved in the design and high standards of our community parks and trails. The love for our Firestone community runs deep in the Sindelar family. Bobbi’s husband Mike and Bobbi’s sister Brenda Ridgley created our popular Half Marathon to benefit Autism. Firestone is a better place to call home because of this family’s compassion and love for our community.

I am proud to have served the Firestone community as a Trustee, Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor since 2008. I am eligible to run for one more two year term, but when I heard that Mayor Pro Tem Sindelar was considering running for mayor this year I was encouraged and excited about the potential of having Bobbi as our next Mayor. I have total confidence that our community will continue to grow and be a leader in the Carbon Valley area if Bobbi is elected Mayor.

Please take the time to talk with Bobbi and hear her vision. Bobbi has a beautiful family with school aged children and can relate to the needs of our young growing community. Join me in my support for the future Mayor of Firestone, Bobbi Sindelar.

Paul Sorensen, Mayor of Firestone

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David Adams for Mead Trustee

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y name is David Adams and I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Town Trustee for the town of Mead.

Here’s a little bit about me.

•• I have lived in Mead a little over 5 years and absolutely love it. My wife and I chose this community because of the wonderful schools and that small-town atmosphere.

•• My wife, Dawn, and I have a blended family of 6 wonderful children, 2 girls and 4 boys ranging from 28 years old to the youngest at 14. Riley is the last one at home starting his freshman year at Mead High School this fall.

•• My family is very active and love the great outdoors. We love skiing and snowboarding, golfing, boating, shooting, camping, and hiking to name a few. We live in a beautiful state that offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation that we take full advantage of.

•• I work for Coors Brewing in Golden.

I’ve been with them for 20 years, working in several different departments and currently work as a logistics specialist.

•• I have owned my own martial arts school and am a 4th degree black belt. I enjoyed teaching students the fundamentals of martial arts, including ethics, morals, discipline and respect to name a few. I take pride in being a mentor for students of all ages. I still hear from students from over 20 years ago who have now continued in my footsteps by teach students in their own schools.

I am very active in the community and enjoy the festivals and the family fun that the Town of Mead provides. To give back to

the community, I have: •• Served as the Vice Chair and Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee.

•• C u r r e n t l y serve as the Vice Chair for the new Mead Downtown Development District and helped create the new district.

•• Am the Junior Vice President of the Veterans’ of Foreign War (VFW) Post 9741.

•• Serve meals to our military troops with the Beef Battalion.

•• Participate in events supporting local veterans with breakfasts, dinners and donation support activities.

•• Currently active and involved in the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce.

•• Currently mentor and train members of the Rapid Response Team of Colorado.

•• Certified and active range safety officer with the National Rifle Association.

•• Participate and help with the Mead Farmers Market.

•• Participate in as many of the festivals and events as possible as they are such great community events!

We will be having a Meet and Greet on Thursday, February 15th which will be the first of a few dates that I look forward to having for residents that would like to meet me in person. For more information, please visit my Facebook page, David Adams for Trustee.

Weld County Leader Announces Candidacy for District #2 Commissioner

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olorado native, family man and community leader, Scott K. James has announced he will be running for Weld County Commissioner, District 2, in the 2018 election cycle.

James has resided in Weld County for the majority of his life and his experience and leadership in Weld County makes him an excellent candidate for Commissioner.

Currently he serves passionately as #OneProudMayor of Johnstown where he is steadfast to his conservative values and takes the ideas of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and constituent-first service to heart. Under his leadership, Johnstown is one of the fastest growing cities in Colorado and one of the few that are debt free.

Personally, his history in Weld County dates to his childhood. While growing up in LaSalle, a town his great-grandfather helped found, he honored his work ethic and love for agriculture on area farms and ranches before spending 35-years pursuing his passion for communications as a regionally recognized radio personality.

Outside of work, Scott has volunteered for years throughout Weld County and is passionate about his faith, family and community.

Today, however, Scott is concerned about his home and that is why he believes it is time for change in Weld County.

“Like you, I love Weld County.

Because here you’ll find friendly, honest, hard-working people raising their families and chasing their dreams in God’s country.

Straight-talk and handshakes still mean something in Weld. Our heritage is rich and our future is bright,” stated James.

“Yet sadly, I’ve grown concerned about the county I love. I have a heart for the people

of Weld County and want to ensure that their government is as honest, transparent, and hard working as they are.”

James is committed to responsive, representative government, one that cultivates a culture of communication and collaboration between elected leaders and the citizens they serve. A visionary who respects Weld County’s heritage while fostering its unlimited potential. Scott is committed to pro-business policies, public safety, improved roads and bridges, and supporting the backbone of Weld; agriculture and energy.

Scott invites all supporters to join him for a campaign kickoff event, Tuesday, October 24th from 6:30-8:30 pm at Gourmet Grub on 35th Avenue in Greeley. More information on this event and other ways you can support Scott K. James and a New Day For Weld, visit www.JamesForWeld.com or email info@ jamesforweld.com.

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Body + Soul Wellbeing

Food for the Soul-Advice From The Greatest Lover Of All Time

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ots of men and a few women might make the claim of being the greatest lover of all time, but their voices would usually only be heard for a few miles. We think of the famous couple Romeo and Juliette as an example, but theirs was a made-up love story in the mind of William Shakespeare.

His play was based on a real-life couple, but you’ve never heard of them.

Perhaps you have known a couple or two who exemplified true love over a lifetime or even for a short time, or maybe you have family members who have been married “happily ever after” for decades.

The love of my earthly life has stuck with me for nearly 50 years so far, but she still falls far short of the title of this article. We have all seen many romantic movies or tv shows which feature tremendous love and sacrifice between couples, but I would suggest that no matter how strong the attachment, it cannot beat the world’s best example of true love.

And who might that be, you ask? I am happy to respond with the absolutely most ardent lover in all of history. His name is

Jesus, and before you run off to see what’s in the refrigerator, hear me out. Some will differ with me and say that God the Father qualifies, since He is the One who sent His only begotten Son to be the Savior of the world. And that surely is a loving sacrifice to make for any father, but in this case I believe the Son had the greater challenge.

The mission Jesus was sent to accomplish was nothing less than to pay the penalty of sin for every human being who ever lived! Billions of earthlings who had or have (or will) commit trillions of sins. And somebody had to pay, or else each one would be held personally responsible when their time came to meet God. So Jesus took up the challenge, came to earth as a helpless baby, grew up in challenging times in a poor family, and spent three years ministering to whoever would listen. He then submitted to death on a Roman cross, dying as a criminal, although He was sinless. Even Pilate who

hat if a business was founded on the idea of giving back? What if in every area it thought about how it was impacting the world? What if it was intentional about using its profits to impact the world for good? This is Redemption Road Coffee’s heart’s desire.

When we decided to launch a coffee roastery in November of 2015, we were intentional about how we bought coffee and who we sourced it from. We had a desire to purposefully pick farms that had programs in place to give back to their local community.

This way, as we bought their coffee we were also helping educate the women who worked there, we were helping communities build schools, we were sponsoring kids to attend school for a year so they could make a better life for themselves.

There are hundreds of organizations across the globe doing amazing work with little to no funding. These people are "all in", doing what they love simply because

it's what God has put in them.

It is our hope that as Redemption Road Coffee grows through wholesale and retail accounts that we have the opportunity to find these people and fund them. This is why we created Redemption Road Coffee, to fund good.

We love coffee. We love quality. We love people. But what motivates us more than anything is that we get to be on this amazing adventure to fund good in this world. Join us in doing good. Check out our website and try some of our coffee. Tell your friends about us, tell your local coffee shop or bakery about us. If your church has coffee, we would love to partner with them.

Thanks so much for engaging in our story.

We would love to talk with you. We can be reached at www.rrc.coffee or by phone at 970-572-7977. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Kidney Centers Of Colorado (American Renal Associates) Is Proud To Announce Our Newest Dialysis Clinic, Kidney Center Of Frederick

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merican Renal Associates (dba Kidney Centers of Colorado), a leading national provider of outpatient dialysis services, announced the opening of Kidney Center of Frederick located in Frederick, Colorado.

The new dialysis center is the first dialysis clinic in the Frederick, Firestone, Dacono area, serving patients throughout Weld County and the surrounding region. Dialysis patients who choose the Kidney Center of Frederick have multiple treatment options, including in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis (PD) and home hemodialysis.

world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” And if that isn’t love, then the oceans are dry- there’s no star in the sky, and the sparrows can’t fly. Give this One your life, so you might experience the truest love there is forever and ever. And happy Valentine’s Day. Roses and chocolates and flowers are nice, but following Jesus right into Heaven is better. Come learn more at Abundant Life Church, where “it’s all about the love”, and we worship the Lord at 10:00 am Sundays.

Jim pastors Abundant Life Church, which meets Sundays at 4380 Highway 66 on the south side just 3/10 mile east of I 25. Come worship Jesus with us, and check out our website at www.alcworshipwarriors.org.

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ordered that He be crucified, admitted that Jesus was innocent. He publicly died a shameful death for crimes not committed.

At this point a few of you are wondering what that has to do with being the greatest lover of all time… Here is how I see it. When anyone takes on the guilt of another and is willing to pay the penalty for someone else, he/she is heroic. When that penalty covers the wrongs of billions of people and makes it possible for each of them to enjoy eternal life instead of eternal death, that is love in action! No other example in history even comes close!

You are welcome to disagree, but if you read carefully the story of Jesus in the gospels, you come face to face with a Man on a mission, and One who “set His face as a flint” to go to His death in Jerusalem.

Total dedication to the will of His Father, and mission accomplished when He gave up his spirit and died. And He did it for you and for me, because “God so loved the

Kidney Center of Frederick welcomes patients with all insurance plans, and is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to treat Medicare and Medicaid patients.

The clinic offers state-of-the-art patient amenities, including a coffee bar, fireplace, heated massage dialysis chairs, DirecTV radio music channels, and flat screen TVs with computer and Internet access.

For patients visiting the clinic on Friday, the staff also provides fun arts and crafts activities. For information or appointments, please call 303-833-1381 or visit us online at www.americanrenalcolorado.com/

Active Life Chiropractic & Massage Center in Mead

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ctive Life is a sports and family conservative care health clinic that provides chiropractic, massage therapy, exercise rehabilitation and trigger point dry needling all under one roof. Initial appointments with Dr. Andrew typically last 40 minutes and includes a one-onone comprehensive medical exam and movement screen, spinal adjustments, various muscle/soft tissue manual therapy techniques, and corrective exercises.

Active Life opened in June of 2016

by Dr. Andrew Spiczenski & Joelle Khan.

Andrew is the chiropractor on staff and Joelle is the massage therapist. Joelle & Andy have always wanted to live and work in Colorado and now share their passion and commitment with others.

They strive to treat the cause of the problem and not just treat the symptoms.

The two also provide a customized treatment care plan with each patient in order to make sure our patients have the best plan possible for their specific condition.

Dr. Andrew treats any and all musculoskeletal condition including but not limited to, headaches, neck pain, lower back pain, rotator cuff injuries, plantar fasciitis, knee injuries, tennis/golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel, foot/ankle problems, etc. Dr. Andrew’s patients vary from recreational and elite athletes, pregnant women, children, manual labor workers, desk jockeys, farmers and everyone in-between.

“Living with pain is not the norm,” says the doctor. “You are not meant to live with pain as you get older and there are things that can be done to help out with that.”

Massage therapist, Joelle provides a wide variety of massages including deep tissue, Swedish, Ayurvedic, Trigger Point, Aromatherapy and Sports Massages. Joelle has been trained in the art of massage in multiple countries and utilizes techniques from each school of thought.

“Our patients have come from Denver all the way up to Cheyenne but a majority of them are from Mead, Longmont, Firestone and surrounding communities,” says Dr. Spiczenski.

Their next goal is to add a Physical Therapist to the clinic. This would allow a close, convenient option for physical therapy services for Mead and the surrounding communities. They also plan on eventually adding a Nurse Practitioner to the staff that would serve as a Primary Care Physician for the community. This would allow Active Life to be a convenient, one-stop health care clinic for Mead and all surrounding communities! Cheyenne Janus of Mead, CO is the Office Manager.

Joelle is originally from Kingston, Jamaica and Andrew is from the small town of Barnesville, Ohio. Joelle & Andy are happy to be planting their roots in Colorado and look forward to raising a family and becoming more engrained in this wonderful community of Mead. Joelle & Andrew, are currently engaged and are getting married in Boulder this coming June.

Andrew is an avid outdoorsman and hiker who loves taking in the beauty of Colorado with his 3-year old Dalmatian/ lab mix Lyla. Andrew also enjoys playing recreational basketball, homebrewing beer and cooking. Joelle thoroughly enjoys a good book, walking through the woods, drawing/painting and watching movies.

Dr. Spiczenski says, “We have our annual 2-60 minute massage package for $99 special coming this March! Be on the lookout for more information.”

They are members of the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary.

Check out their reviews on Google/facebook/ yelp. They are open Mon & Wed: 9 AM – 530 PM, Tues & Thur: 9 AM – 630 PM, Friday 9 AM – 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM – 12 PM. Their number is 970-535-9900 and they are located at 209 Main St, Unit E, in Mead. Check out their website www.alcmc.com. You can email info@alcmc.com for more information.

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Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture 2018, Year of the Dog

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he fun superficiality of the Chinese calendar actually runs deeply from observations made thousands of years ago that still apply to life today. The Chinese calendar was invented by emperor Huang Di in 2637 BCE, (our Gregorian calendar was invented in 1582CE). Incidentally, the emperor also wrote one of the most important early texts (Neijing) regarding Chinese medicine, human life and living in harmony with our environment, or “universal law”. Maoshing Ni, translator of the Neijing said, “The observations in the Neijing were stunningly scientific. Its contents are as relevant for life in the twentieth century as they were two millennia ago”.

The connection to “universal law” is pervasive throughout all aspects of being human, affecting day to day living, farming, health care, etc. As we strive to live in harmony with our environment, we also notice how we change and respond with each season. Each season corresponds to the Five Elements; fire/ summer, metal/autumn, water/winter, wood/spring, and earth/transitions, as well as internal organs, sound, direction, etc. The calendar also incorporates the Five Elements, and for the next two years the Earth element is prominent. Earth has to do with the digestive system, the mouth, transformation, mediation, and rather than relating to one of the four directions, the Earthly direction is the middle/center.

According to the Chinese calendar, 2018 is the 4715th year. The New Year marks the start of a new lunar cycle and falls at the beginning of spring, (in China) when the earth wakes up from dormancy and brings forth new life. Spring is a time when people have a tendency to clean their environment, homes and their bodies in order to give plenty of room for new growth, both physically and emotionally.

This new year, or “Spring Festival” is the year of the Earth Dog beginning on Friday, February 16. While the details run very deeply when we consider that the year will impact each person according to where

and when each individual was born, we can also consider what we generally know about the Earth element and the Dog. In general, the Earth element relates to the ability to nurture and properly care for ourselves and others, the colors brown and yellow, the sweet flavor, the transition between each season, muscle, physical strength, stability and coordination, and the digestive organs Stomach and Pancreas.

The nature of Dogs also relates to the Earth element, and trust, unconditional love, loyalty, protection, stability, teaching, and of course, “pack mentality”. Dogs tend to stay loyal and protective of their pack, whether it is a family of humans or other dogs. Dogs are very much “on the surface” - they clearly communicate their needs and intentions to other animals and humans. The Brown Earth Dog is then a year of ‘double earth’ and so this is a good year to gather support for anything we’d like to accomplish. The key is to continue to work hard to prepare for the future rather than getting sucked into curling up on the porch basking in the sun or chasing the ball over and over again. There is potential for stability, but with the risk of getting very comfortable and ‘stuck in the mud’.

Also worth mentioning is the Dog’s incredible sense of smell. It would be fitting for us to pay extra attention to this sense, and ask ourselves, “what information is this scent providing?”...

Corrective Exercise Programs To Fix Bad Posture

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hen you slouch, the head and shoulders go forward, and your upper back hunches over. This is becoming a more common problem the more we look for long periods of time down at our phones (called "text neck"), tablets, and lap tops.

The forward head posture changes the center of gravity of your head, so the further forward your neck, the heavier your head gets. At 3 inches forward, the average 10 pound head actually feels like 30 pounds.

The effects of sustained forward head posture can cause pain in your neck, shoulder, back muscles and can contribute to the loss of health and function. Overtime, muscles and ligaments become trained to move differently with some muscles becoming overly strong and others weak.

A Corrective Exercise Program is recommended to help improve posture and ease neck and back pain. There are many benefits of good posture including reducing stress, spinal protection/ alignment, increase local blood circulation, elimination of muscle imbalances, and decreasing risk of injury.

I can help you identify specific postural problems you’re experiencing by performing a Posture Analysis. I'll takes pictures of your posture that the software can accurately calculate how your posture is affecting the weight bearing load on your body leading to instability, wear and tear.

After the Posture Analysis, you'll receive a PDF of your results with specific details on deviations, muscle weaknesses, etc. I'll be giving you a Corrective Exercise Program consisting of specific exercises

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Please review the following listing of screenings and volunteers that are needed.

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customized just for you based on your posture analysis results. These corrective exercises are designed to break the pain cycle by restoring balance and motion, improve posture, range of motion, and to protect against recurring injury.

With your Corrective Exercise Program, you get 24/7 access to your own secure exercise portal for online access. You can view your exercises with instructional photos and videos, and track exercise progress. I'll review and repeat the analysis pictures at 6 weeks to show you how you're improving. The special is for $10 Off either the Posture or Movement Analysis with Corrective Exercise Program. Visit my website below for details.

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Mead Food Bank Moving

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he Mead Food Bank will be moving into a new and larger lo-cat-ion soon! We are very ex-cit-ed and we are looking for several items that will help the Food Bank function in their new home. If you, or someone you know, would like to do-nate please let me know.

These items need to be in fair-ly nice condi-tion as the Mead Food Bank col-lects food for those in need and we have to be careful as to what items we can use for food storage.

Presently we are looking for heavy duty shelving so we can store the food as it is collected. We are also looking for a re-frig-era-tor that we can use to store per-ish-able items.

We don't need a fan-cy one....just one that will keep the food cold. Also we could use wooden pal-ettes to keep the food off the floor. For now, this is all we need to get our new home in or-der! I will let you know if we are in need of any-thing else which is quite possible. Thank you!

If you have any of these items please let me know. My email ad-dress is dbancroft8@ gmail.com or you can re-ply here. Please send me your name, the item you have and a number so we can reach you!

Thank you so much for tak-ing the time to read this! We hope we can count on our friends and neighbors to help us out with our en-deavors. We are hop-ing to have eve-rything ready so we can re-open again soon!!

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Frederick Wins National Award for National Night Out Frederick named the only Colorado winner for towns with 5,00015,000 population

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he Frederick Police Department was recently named a National Award Winner by the National Association of Town Watch for its outstanding participation in the 34th Annual National Night Out this year. Frederick was one of 31 towns with a population between 5,000 and 15,000 across the United States to receive this honor, and the only Colorado winner in that population bracket.

Frederick has a very active Neighborhood Watch group and eight neighborhoods hosted National Night Out celebrations for their neighborhoods in 2017. Officers worked their way around Frederick to participate in each celebration throughout the evening. It was the ninth year for Frederick to participate in the national program which is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

“We strive to work hard to build a partnership within our Neighborhood Watch program here in Frederick,” said Frederick Police Chief Todd Norris. “This award is a reflection of all the hard work and commitment between citizens and police officers working together in the community.”

The 34th Annual National Night Out campaign involved 38.6 million neighbors across 16,377 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide. You can see the full list of winners at www.natw.org/award-winners.

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

PHOTO: Frederick Police Chief Todd Norris and Commander Dave Egan with the Frederick Police Department’s 2017 National Night Out Award.

Frederick Water Rate Increase

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2015, the Town of Frederick Board of Trustees approved a 5% water rate increase each year until 2020. This rate increase will show on your January 2018 water bill. This increase will cover variable costs including line extensions, new services and new water projects such as the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), which are necessary for Frederick’s future water supply. Frederick is well within the average water rates for the area, as many providers have already enacted increases in order to account for the continuously rising costs of water in Colorado.

This increase will not affect any Frederick residents living west of I-25 as water is provided to those households by Left Hand Water District.

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Walls Ceiling Trim

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lients often ask us whether they should paint their walls only or include ceilings and trim as well. Of course the final decision is up to you, but there are a few factors that can help you decide.

First and foremost it would be more cost effective to have all the work done at once, as your painter would not need to repeat the set up and take down process.

Trim can sometimes be touched up if it's fairly new and the same paint is available, otherwise it may just look like it was touched up. Baseboards, moulding, doors, door jambs, casings and window sills are the most touched, nicked and kicked areas in your home and may not look as fresh once you have painted your walls. Trim is usually painted in semi-gloss paint, so imperfections

that happen over the years will be more noticeable. Although it is labor intensive, trim is best if repainted.

Usually painted lighter than the walls or sometimes the same color, ceilings appear to be lighter because the light reflects off them more than the walls. Ceilings in many homes are painted with a contractor grade paint in what is called ceiling flat white, but a trend we see in newer homes is ceilings sprayed with the same paint as the walls, usually in an eggshell sheen which produces more glare. Generally ceilings aren’t painted as often as the walls, but sometimes, next to freshly painted walls, your ceiling may appear too dim.

There is not anything wrong with ceiling flat white, but if you want color on your ceilings, one consideration is to paint them in a 50% formula of your wall color in a flat sheen. We paint ceilings in all colors with excellent results!

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Voice of Democracy WINNER!

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oanna Kloczkowski was the Carbon Valley VFW Post # 9741 winner for the Voice of Democracy essay. The Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-theme. Her essay was American History: Our Hope for the Future.

Carbon Valley VFW Post #9741 meetings are held every second Tuesday at the American Legion 870 1st Street Firestone, CO 80520 starting at 7:00 pm. The Post encourages those interested in learning more about the VFW to come and learn how they can help make an impact on the lives of veterans in the Carbon Valley area. Learn how you can get involved at www.vfwpost9741.org

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e are excited to announce that Stand Down Day 2018 has been scheduled for April 6, 2018 in Greeley @ Island Grove 4-H building and April 27, 2018 in Firestone @ National Guard Armory. RSVP is hoping that you would be willing to participate in assisting our veterans who are homeless within Weld County with any resources you can provide.

Please email Marcia Shafer, marcia.shafer@unco.edu or call Weld County RSVP at 970-351-2588 to confirm you involvement with this project. We are hoping to have food, wellness checks, mental health checks, job sources, supplies, foot care, hair care and other services available.

Thank you for your consideration in this 4th year.

Director, Weld County RSVP, 501 20th ST, Unit 67, Greeley, CO 80639, 970-351-2590.

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Caregiver Appreciation Day

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oin other caregivers at our Annual Caregiver Appreciation Day on February 16, 2018 and hosted at the Greeley Senior Activity Center on 1010 6th Street, Greeley, Colorado.

This is a day of being kind to yourself as a caregiver. The event will be from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm with pampering, and information as we listen to Krista Covell as the guest speaker.

A continental breakfast will be provided. There is no fee for this event. Please RSVP by February 9, 2018 to 970-350-9440. Respite care may be provided, please call 970-4006130 for more information.

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About Weld County RSVP Weld County RSVP is non-profit that offers services to 20 communities in Weld County by providing volunteers 55 and older to over 82 agencies. Sponsored by the University of Northern Colorado and the Weld County Area on Aging to serve the needs of the communities for all ages. Programs include Grocery Shopping Services, Reading Partners, Disaster Preparedness, Veteran outreach, Medicare assistance and our SHOP program for building handicap ramps. Weld County RSVP has been a guiding force in Weld County for more than 44 years and has both respect and support of the community.

Contact Weld County RSVP at 970.351.2588: Marcia.shafer@unco.edu.

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he next time you check Facebook, you may only see a few articles from news publications or posts from other organizations you follow — if you see any at all.

Facebook announced sweeping changes to its service and particularly to the way the news feed feature works.

Many news organizations, bloggers and businesses have grown reliant on Facebook to spread information — articles, videos, infomercials — to their followers without paying for ads. If you have a business page, don’t panic. Do these things: -Choose quality content over quantity of content.

-Post content that connects with users and sparks engagement by eliciting clicks, comments and conversations.

-Explore the options Facebook already offers to boost visibility.

-Ask friends on your page to customize their news feed by clicking "See First" on the news feed tab.

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"I Have A Dream" Hosting Dream Maker Breakfast

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ust a reminder that "I Have A Dream" is hosting the Dream Maker Breakfast in Longmont on March 15th. This is going towards sponsoring the last of the Carbon Valley Dreamer Class. If you would like to become involved in this event (as a table captain or volunteer) please contact Kasia Szewczyk at Kasia@ihaveadreamboulder.org I just wanted to say thank you to you all for all that you've done for the community.

As some of you know I will be leaving "I Have A Dream" at the end of this month. It was wonderful getting connected with the community and getting to know many of you.

Thank you again for all that you done to help me and the organization within the Carbon Valley Community, form welcoming us to volunteering with us. I hope you all have a wonderful year full of happiness!

Thank you all again! Tyler Works, Carbon Valley Volunteer & Resource Coordinator "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County 5390 Manhattan Circle #200, Boulder, CO 80303 C:781.879.8927 I O:303.444.3636 x 30 I Vista.weld@ihaveadreamboulder.org www.ihaveadreamboulder.org

Make A New Years Resolution to Change a Child's Life as a Mentor with "I Have A Dream"

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he hard part of resolutions aren't making them, but keeping them. Make your resolution goal easy this year by promising to have fun with one of our amazing kids!

You not only get fulfilling work, but you also help them succeed in and outside of school.

"I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County supports its at-risk youth from elementary school through college, but it's the one-on-one mentorships that provide an essential role model they can count on in their lives. Did you know that at-risk youth with a mentor are 55% more likely to be enrolled in college? That illustrates the impact you can have as a mentor.

This January, National Mentor Month, we are celebrating our mentors, who commit at least one year to a Dreamer Scholar. But many stay longer! Our mentors stay an average of 2.2 years with their mentee. From real estate agents, to retired research physicists, physical therapists, and college students, our mentors bring numerous experiences to share with their Dreamer Scholar.

Currently, 170 community members actively serve as mentors to students in the "I Have A Dream" program. But that leaves about 340 youth without one. You can be the reason our youth share this: "Having a mentor makes me feel fantastic and it has taught me to be

social with people." - Aron "Having a mentor makes me feel good and happy." - Sameer "The best thing about having a mentor is making slime together. Having a mentor has taught me to get to know new places and try new foods." - Juanis 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.

Our next training is coming up quickly: February 21, so be sure to apply today!

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.

For questions about the mentor program, contact Director of Volunteers Ashley Keltner at 303-444-3636 ext. 19.

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Are You Waiting for the Market to Don’t let fear drive your decision! Get with your agent and Come Down?

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common theme these days for home owners in our Colorado Front Range market is, I have a ton of equity in my home but I don’t want to sell and purchase at the top of the market. We talk with past clients on a weekly basis and we hear this from them constantly. They want to move but the fear is real! As an agent it is our job to educate them and a simple analysis of supply and demand will tell you this market is not slowing down any time soon.

Last month, our Multiple Listing Services (MLS) showed us there were less than 4,000 available single family residential listings in our area under the price of $600,000. These MLS’s cover an approximate area from the Wyoming border down past Castle Rock. If we add new construction homes and For Sale By Owner listings in that mix that number might double….might! Past trends tell us that a healthy, balanced housing inventory should be upward of 20,000. With approximately 100,000 people moving to Colorado on an annual basis the past couple years, you can see the demand outweighs the supply by a mile.

get educated on what this market is really doing. Buyers are successfully closing on homes every day. Here at Sellstate Peak Realty we teach our agents to educate first, prepare second, and perform third. Below are a few ways we like to prepare our clients prior to jumping into this market. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

• Price your current home accurately. It doesn’t do you any good on the buy side if your current home is sitting on the market overpriced.

• If you receive multiple offers on your home, take the time to analyze them all thoroughly with your agent. Highest offer price doesn’t always equate to best offer!

• Get with a lender that offers fully underwriting loan preapprovals. It shows sellers you are serious and in my opinion is 2nd only to cash offers. It immediately puts you in a strong position to win in a multiple offer scenario.

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Stampeding Bull Market May Slow Down … So Be Prepared

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s you know, we’ve been enjoying a long period of steadily rising stock prices. Of course, this bull market won’t last forever – and when it does start losing steam, you, as an investor, need to be prepared.

Before we look at how you can ready yourself for a new phase in the investment environment, let’s consider some facts about the current situation: Length – This bull market, which began in 2009, is the second-oldest in the past 100 years – and it’s about twice as long as the average bull market.

Strength – Since the start of this long rally, the stock market has produced an average annualized gain of 15.5% per year.

While these figures are impressive, they aren’t necessarily predictive – so how much longer can this bull market continue to “stampede”? No one can say for sure, but there’s no mandatory expiration date for bull markets – in fact, they don’t generally die of old age, but typically expire either because of a recession or the bursting of a bubble, such as the “dot.com” bubble of 2000 or the housing bubble of 2007. And right now, most market experts don’t see either event on the near-term horizon.

Still, this doesn’t mean you should necessarily expect an uninterrupted streak of big gains. Some signs point to

greater market volatility and lower returns.

To navigate this changing landscape, think about these suggestions: Consider rebalancing your portfolio.

If appropriate, you may want to rebalance your investment mix to ensure you have a reasonable percentage of stocks – to help provide the growth you need to achieve your goals – and enough fixed-income vehicles, such as bonds, to help reduce your portfolio’s vulnerability to market volatility and potential short-term downturns.

Look beyond U.S. borders. At any given time, U.S. stocks may be doing well, while international stocks are slumping – and vice versa. So, when volatility hits the U.S. markets – as it surely will, at some time – you can help reduce the impact on your portfolio if you also own some international equities. Keep in mind, though, that international investments bring some specific risks, such as currency fluctuations and foreign political and economic events.

Develop a strategy. You may want to work with a financial professional to identify a strategy to cope with a more turbulent investment atmosphere. Such a strategy can keep you from overreacting to market downturns and possibly even help you capitalize on short-term pullbacks.

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However, this strategy, sometimes known as dollar cost averaging, won’t guarantee a profit or protect against all losses, and you need to be willing to keep investing when share prices are declining.

During a raging bull market, it’s not all that hard for anyone to invest successfully.

But it becomes more challenging when the inevitable volatility and market downturns appear. Making the moves described above can help you keep moving toward your goals – even when the “bull” has taken a breather.

Jen Kayton

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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Vol. 19, Issue 2

Sport Clips Partners with the 4th Annual Night To Shine Event

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port Clips located in Firestone, CO is proud to announce that we will be partnering with Rocky Mountain Christian Church and Tim Tebow’s 4th Annual Night to Shine Event. Night to Shine is an unforgettable Prom Night Experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older that happens all over the world. For one night, February 9, 2018, Rocky Mountain Christian Church will host the Night to Shine event for approximately 150 honored guests!

They will have their hair done, dresses and suits on and they will walk the red carpet to cheering fans and paparazzi, dance the night away and be crowned Queen and King.

Sport Clips will be providing free hair cuts for male participants by appointment during the week of February 2nd to February 9th and the stylists will be on hand to style their hair prior to the event.

Store owners Kurk and Denise Erickson, along with their Manager Kacie McClelland and the entire team are thrilled to support this event in the TriTown Area. “This is dear to my heart as I have a sister who is mentally disable, and I know I appreciate all the events she gets to participate in from Special Olympics and trips to Disneyland out in California and now I am able to participate in the Night to Shine event.” Said Denise with excitement in her heart. “I can’t wait for February 9th to happen. I will be there cheering and taking pictures!”

Check out this YouTube video for a look at the 2017 Night to Shine Event https://youtu.be/5vrnoqRLVg4https:// youtu.be/5vrnoqRLVg4

If you would like to help out with the Night to Shine event or want more information for a potential honored guest, please contact Sport Clips 303-776-4381 or send an email to PattyTorrey@msn.com.

Sport Clips is the nation’s largest premier franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care. The Firestone store is in High Plains Market Shopping Center located at 6120 Firestone Blvd. near King Soopers. Sport Clips of Firestone opened in March 2016 and is one of the franchise’s more than 1,700 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

Sport Clips offers: • Haircut services, including the “MVP Experience” that features a precision haircut, massaging shampoo, hot steamed towel treatment, and neck and shoulder massage • Stylists who specialize in hair care for men and boys and stay up-to-date on trends • Large, flat-screen televisions playing sports programming at each haircut station and in the lobby, along with reading materials • Affordable luxuries like special lighting & massaging chairs in the shampoo area • Haircut services without an appointment – walk-ins are welcome • Online Check available at www. sportclips.com/checkin Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday-Friday 9am-7:00pm, Tuesday 10:30am – 7:00pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 10pm-6pm. For more info, visit www.haircutmenfirestone.com or Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/CO134/ or call us at 303-776-4381.

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

The 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 2016 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 third 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 demonstrating 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 19,000 government finance professionals.

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Interfaith Quilters Of Longmont 32nd Annual Show & Sale March 2 & 3, 2018

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nterfaith Quilters of Longmont is celebrating the 32nd Annual Quilt Show and Sale on March 2nd and 3rd, 2018. It will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 803 Third Avenue in Longmont, Colorado.

The proceeds from these hands 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 2nd from 5pm till 8pm (no sales). The donation of $5 includes Saturday. The sale will be held Saturday, March 3rd from 10am till 4pm with a donation of $1. Those who attend the preview are exempt from donating on Saturday. Methods of payment on Saturday include cash, check, credit cards.

The featured quilters this year is An Encore of Us!! Several of the members will have a section to display their own quilted pieces. They will show you what they have made and discuss how it is made. 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 3rd. There is a wide variety of bed sizes, juvenile styles, baby crib, lap, wall hangings, table toppers, pillows and placemats of all colors and themes.

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 130 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 and email is interfaithquilts@gmail.com.

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new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (GSFMM) honoring the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military is currently being planned in Carbon Valley, Colorado.

Patrisa McHone (Project Chairman) and James Whitlow are the Honorary Board Members for the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument, Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation (HWWMOHF). To learn more about donating to the Gold Star Family Memorial, please contact Patrisa McHone at pmchone57@aol.com or James Whitlow at jwhitlow@dxc.com.

A Gold Star Family member can be any relative: mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, adoptive or foster parents, wife, husband, child, stepchild, adopted child, brothers, sisters, half brothers or sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces or nephews who have sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom.

The Gold Star Family Memorial was created by Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody" Williams to remember those families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. To learn more about the memorial, please visit the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument web page at http://hwwmohf.org/monument-overview.html.

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Friendly Fork Receives Carbon Monoxide/ Explosive Gas Detectors

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he Friendly Fork Senior Lunch Program has been given the incredible gift of carbon monoxide/explosive gas detectors for each of our senior clients and volunteers. because of the effort of Weld County commissioner JULIE COZAD, Department of Planning Services employees TOM PARKO and TROY SWAIN. Not only did they provide to the seniors but they went beyond the normal and also provided units to the Meals on Wheels volunteers and their home bound clients they serve, both in the carbon valley and Ft Lupton area.The seniors, volunteers, clients and vets want to take time out and say thank you for thinking of then and helping them to be safe. People cannot say enough about how great full they are. GREAT JOB in providing this

supportive service.

The Friendly Fork lunch is for seniors, the meals are served at noon.

There is a great salad bar and special treats. The meals are prepared by the UNC dinning service and served piping hot by dedicated volunteers, every Tuesday and Thursday all seniors can get a hot nutritious meal for a suggested donation 0f $4,00 at the Rec Center located at 701 Fifth St Frederick To attend the lunch is easy just call the front desk staff at 303-833-3660 x4 the day before and we will have a meal for you--no is turned away and no membership required. The program intent is to encourage senior health lessen stress and promote friendship.

You Can Make a Difference in Mead

and must be returned by January 22, 2018. A minimum of 10 signatures from registered voters residing within the Town limits is required in order to establish candidacy.

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o you have great ideas about how to make our community better? Consider running for office! People just like you manage our municipal government. This April, residents of the Town of Mead will elect three (3) Trustees and a Mayor. All are four (4) year terms.

The Town of Mead’s Municipal Election is scheduled as a mail ballot election, with the election date of April 3, 2018. Nomination Petition Packets are available for pick-up on January 2, 2018

Site Coordinator, Lee Athmann

Qualifications for Elective Office

zz Citizen of the United States zz At least eighteen years of age zz Resident of the Town of Mead for at least one year zz Registered elector in the Town Questions?

For additional information, please contact Town Clerk Mary Strutt at mstrutt@townofmead.org or call 970-535-4477. April 3 is Election Day.

Shred it! & Food Drive Update

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he final summary of our Carbon Valley Shredathon and Food Drive. The food drive donations helped in contributing 722 lbs of food. This food fed 48 of our local families and neighbors in need for up to two weeks.

Shred-It calculated based on the amount of paper shredded and the recycling program, together we save 20 trees from destruction this year.

Contact Tracy Graham for more information at 720.272.0183.

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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:

Board of Directors

The Chamber Office is open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm.

Melody Mills | Christina Clark | Shelly McLeod | Sheryl Fuehrer | Ross Blackmer | Jami Bedsaul | Matt Cote | Fred Skates | Rich Kenner

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

Marketing Madness '18

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oes marketing your business overwhelm you? Are you unsure how to best proceed? Is it time for a refresher on what marketing is?

The East Colorado SBDC and the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce Marketing Madness. This is a three-part training series. Come to just one, or come to them all! Through these trainings, our speakers will address some of the necessities to marketing your business while also exploring demographics and opening the door to further discussion.

Mark your calendars for Marketing Madness: February 22nd – Marketing Plan Essentials In Marketing Plan Essentials, East Colorado SBDC’s Jesse Esparza will provide essential marketing components, steps, and directions when thinking about creating a successful marketing plan.

March 22nd – Setting Your Social Stage Setting Your Social Stage will be presented

by East Colorado SBDC’s Cayley Loeffler.

Ms. Loeffler will take attendees through the stages of social media marketing. She will touch on the trends, demographics, and approach the continuously growing field of Marketing.

April 26th – Share the Wealth of Marketing The final installment of Marketing Madness, Share the Wealth of Marketing, will be presented by a small panel of local business owners who have accumulated years of experience, creating a variety of strategies that have and have not worked. These small business owners will provide examples and stories that will bring to light the most important components of marketing your small business.

Each session is FREE and held at the Carbon Valley Regional Library at 7 Park Avenue in Firestone, CO 80504 from 11:30 to 1pm. Register Online Today! www.EastColoradoSBDC.com or http:// www.carbonvalleychamber.com/events/ details/marketing-plan-essentials-11706 or call the Chamber office at 303.833.5933.

Julia K. Davis, Executive Director

Come have some Mardi Gras Fun! The annual Member Appreciation Dinner will have a Mardi Gras theme, Cocktail Hour, Great Food, Networking, Awards, prizes and a Casino Night!! Tickets and Sponsorship are going fast, contact Julia to sign up now; julia@ carbonvalleychamber.com or 303-833-5933.

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Chamber and Community Events: February 1, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank Conference Room in Firestone February 1, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Business After Hours @ Rocky Mountain Christian Church February 5, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting @ Zoup, 11169 E. I-25 Frontage Road in Firestone (Next to Starbucks) February 8, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick February 8, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course

and Colorado Blvd. in Firestone March 8, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick March 9, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Java Mama in Firestone

Upcoming Community Events: Dacono City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month Frederick Trustees meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Firestone Trustees meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Bingo @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone

February 9, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Java Mama of Firestone

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – American Legion Friday Night Dinner @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone

February 12, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – FREE Business Counseling @ Chamber Conference Room in Firestone

2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone

February 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District Administrative Offices, 320 Maple St. in Frederick TOPIC: State of the Carbon Valley

2nd Wednesday of each month - 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone

February 17, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Annual Member Appreciation Dinner and Casino Night @ Todd Creek Golf Club in Thornton February 22, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Marketing Madness – Part 1 @Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave. in Firestone March 1, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank Conference Room in Firestone March 1, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Business After Hours @ 1st Bank of Firestone, Hwy. 119

3rd Saturday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone 4th Friday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – VFW Post 9741 Friday Night Dinner @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone

New Members

Zoup Rob Valois Firestone, CO http://Zoup.com

Mountain Cowboy Brewing Company Ron Yovich Frederick, CO ron@mountaincowboybrewing.com

Chick-fil-A Longmont 215 Ken Pratt Blvd.

Longmont CO 80501 Brent Gooch (303) 772-9642 https://www.Chick-fil-A.com

Quality Alarm Inc. Christopher Bianco Firestone, CO qualityalarm@gmail.com

Aaron & Jessica Harsch Redemption Road Coffee 970-572-7977 aaron@redemptionroadcoffee.com

Rocky Coffee Shop Cathryn Stanley Frederick, CO cstanley@rmcc.org

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BINGO at American Legion Post 1985 Where? American Legion Post 1985 Time? Games Start At 6:30 Pm, Every Wednesday Who? Anyone…..Includes Members, Families, Friends, and Kids. Public Welcome!!

Food Will Be Available.

Plan For A Family Fun Evening Out At The American Legion Post 1985. For more info call 303-833-3878. They are located at 870 1st Street, Firestone, CO 80520.

Rotary BINGO–Save Date!

Carbon Valley Rotary will host our annual BINGO Fundraiser on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center, 701 5th Street, Frederick. Doors will open at 6:00 pm, and BINGO will start at 7:00 pm with a total cash payout of $1,000! Proceeds support the purchase of Dictionaries for all 3rd graders in the Carbon Valley Community schools, and other Rotary literacy projects.

Watch for ticket sales information at www. carbonvalleyrotary.org.

Town of Frederick Regular Elections The Town of Frederick conducts Regular Municipal Elections on the first Tuesday in April of even-numbered years.

Trustees serve four-year staggered terms and the Mayor serves a four-year term.

The Town of Frederick will have a regular election on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. There are three (3) Board Seats available. Interested candidates may pick up Nomination Petitions beginning on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. All petitions must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office no later than Monday, January 22, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Ballots will be mailed between March 12-19. Ballots due by 7pm on April 3, 2018. Frederick Town Hall is open 7a to 7p on election day. Results will be listed at Town Hall, on Facebook and the Town of Frederick website.

Prom Dress Exchange Event

Tickets for the 3rd Annual Super Saturday Casino Night Fundraiser held by the FHS Booster Club are selling fast. Early Bird Ticket sales started in October at a low low price of only $35. The price is going up monthly and is now $45. For that price you get an evening of fun here in our home town! The event is held at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center on February 3, 2018. There is music, dancing, food, a cash bar, a silent auction, prizes and casino style gaming with professional dealers.

This is an adult only event - no-one under 21 allowed in the building. All proceeds from the event go the FHS Booster General Fund.

The FHS Booster Club supports all FHS clubs, organizations and teams. The Booster club annually gives out grants to teams, scholarships to students, they host community wide events like the Homecoming Tailgate, and they host After Prom. The Super Saturday Casino Night is the only fundraiser the FHS Booster Club does. The Casino night is held annually on the Saturday of the Super Bowl.

For more info go to www.fhsbooster.com Plan a night out, you won't have to drive far for a great night of fun in our community.

Tickets are limited. Purchase tickets online now for only $45. Price at the door is $65.

Interval/Circuit Training Now On Mondays & Weds at 7pm in Frederick! RSVP Required Ladies, join us for a group fitness class at Time For Change Personal Training Fitness Group. In Frederick - Interval/Circuit Training with Foam Rolling on Mondays & Weds at 7pm. In Niwot - Interval/Circuit Training with Foam Rolling on Mondays and Fridays at 8:45am and Thursdays at 4:15pm. Your first session is free! It's required to RSVP online and you'll need to bring your own Foam Roller to class. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist at http:// timeforchangepersonaltraining.com/ or call 303.828.2856.

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olorado at its Best - the 6th Annual Carbon Valley Half Marathon presented by Ward Electric. From Start to Finish, runners will tread upon Mining Town history via manicured trail systems, dirt paths & rural roads. Firestone's Central Park & the Firestone Trail are featured as well as Frederick’s Charming Downtown & Milevac Lake. The entire course has spectacular views of the Rockies.

Since 2013 this event & participants have raised $77,000 for Autism research. Our goal is to raise another $20,000 benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado and research thru the Autism Treatment Network.

• Professional chip timed • 9 water stations • Swag bag, tech T’s and awesome finisher’s medal • Majestic views, clean air & open space • Beer/Cider garden & community Expo at the finish line.

Fun for the whole family! Come enjoy the event & run the 6th Annual Carbon Valley Half Marathon, 5K or Fun Run for a great cause!!

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Caregiver Appreciation Day Join other caregivers at our Annual Caregiver Appreciation Day on February 16, 2018 and hosted at the Greeley Senior Activity Center on 1010 6th Street, Greeley, Colorado. This is a day of being kind to yourself as a caregiver. The event will be from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm with pampering, and information as we listen to Krista Covell as the guest speaker. A continental breakfast will be provided. There is no fee for this event. Please RSVP by February 9, 2018 to 970-350-9440. Respite care may be provided, please call 970-400-6130 for more information.

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Casino Night for FHS Booster Club

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ou don't want to miss out on the FHS Booster Club's Super Saturday Casino Night! This fun local adult community event will be held this Saturday, Feb 3rd, at the Carbon Valley Rec Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the Casino Style Gaming Tables open at 7:00 pm. The $65 tickets can be purchased at the door and they get you delicious food catered by Georgia Boys and Scorching Brick Catering, Casino Style Gaming Table staffed by professional dealers, music, dancing, prizes and a cash bar.

There is a Silent Auction which includes autographed items from the Nuggets and the Rockies, Ski passes, Wine Baskets, Beer Baskets, FHS Spirit Baskets, and much much more.

Also in the Silent Auction are FHS special items: Family Athletic Passes, Reserved Graduation seating and Graduation reserved parking spots.

The Balloon Pop -is great fun too. Buy a Balloon for $30 and be guaranteed to get a Gift

Certificate valued at minimum of $25. Last year we had a Gift Certificate from Longmont Ford for $500 worth of Oil changes!

Super Saturday Casino Night is the FHS Booster Clubs premiere fundraising event. All funds raised from the event go to support ALL programs and students at FHS. Thank you to our sponsors: Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation, Mark Young Construction, Georgia Boys, Scorching Brick Catering, Post Net of Longmont, and Dacono Liqours.

And to our supporters Cimmaron Liqours, Innovate Electric, Celestial Seasonings, Santiago's Mexican Restaurant, 3 Rock Liquor, Loveland Ski Resort, Christine Entrekin - LuLaRoe, the Denver Nuggets, and the Colorado Rockies.

The FHS Boosters are still seeking donations of Gift cards and Gift Baskets for the Silent Auction and the Balloon Pop. If you are interested in donating contact president@ fhsbooster.com.

Busy Bee Preschool is now enrolling!

zz Licensed In-home Preschool in Firestone zz Full or part day preschool programs available zz Small student to teacher ratios (12:2) zz CPR and First Aid certified zz Medication Admin., Universal precautions certified zz Owner/Director has a degree in Child Psychology zz Several enrichment classes monthly…included in the tuition

zz 12 passenger van with approved seatbelts zz Colorado Shines level 4 rating! One of the few in Weld County zz Dedicated, spacious play space with age appropriate toys, books and games zz Field trips and outings monthly zz Open Year-round. (We do not operate on the school calendar) zz One dog...kenneled during childcare hours zz Hours of Operation: 7:15 am-5:15 pm Monday - Friday Call Vicki Athmann @303-833-5022 or check out our website for more information. www. thebusybeepreschool.net

Catching Butterflies Preschool

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atching Butterflies Preschool is enrolling for Summer Camp and the 2018-2019 Preschool year. Your 2-5 year old will have a blast joining in with us. We have a full themed preschool curriculum, field trips, enrichment classes, Gymnastics, and so much more for a fun filled active program!Visit our Facebook page and website to learn more catchingbutterfliespreschool.webs.com Please call Miss Josie at 970-301-0942 to schedule a tour.We would love to have your family join us.

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yan Wood is currently the Director of Sports Performance/Assistant GM at REDLINE ATHLETICS – Longmont, CO. Redline Athletics offers training for athlete’s ages 8 years old through 18 years old to become stronger, faster, and more powerful through custom designed, sport-specific training programs that will help them all athletes achieve their goals and maximize their potential, while making them all around better athletes in an exciting, fun, and positive environment. Redline Athletics is the premiere youth training center to complement club teams, town recreational leagues, and high school programs with customized workouts, sport specific skill development, elite coaching at a fraction of the cost of personal training. Redline Athletics is located 700 9th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501. Our website: www.redlineathletics.com Check out our social media pages for videos of training, motivation, education, etc. {Instagram @redlineathleticslongmont} {Facebook – redlineathleticslongmont} Coach Wood previously served as the Director of Sports Performance at Southeastern Louisiana University (Division 1 - FCS). He was responsible for overseeing the entire Sports Performance department along with handling duties as the lead strength coach for football, men’s basketball, and baseball.

Coach Wood also served as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of North Alabama (Division 1 – FCS). Coach Wood experienced success at UNA with football winning back-to-back Gulf South Conference championships. Moreover, both the women’s soccer and volleyball earned conference championships during his tenure. And remarkably, the softball team not only claimed another Gulf South Conference Championship, but capped off its season by winning the NCAA Division-2 National Championship.

Coach Wood’s established background allowed him to also serve as an assistant strength and conditioning coach with the United States Military Academy (Army West

Point). In his role at West Point, Wood oversaw the strength and conditioning program for Army’s hockey, lacrosse, football, basketball, volleyball, and wrestling programs.

In addition, he assisted in preparing each cadet and team member in improving their overall physical conditioning in year-round strength and conditioning to prepare for military life and team competition.

Prior to Army, Coach Wood served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach with the Pittsburgh Pirates, working at the team’s Pirate City training facility in Bradenton, Florida. He assisted in both the major league and minor league strength and conditioning coaches in the implementation of the organization’s program.

Coach Wood worked as an assistant at Bowling Green State University, working with all 18 varsity sports following a stint as a graduate assistant and volunteer coach at Michigan State University. At Michigan State University was able to experience success with Men’s Basketball winning conference championships, going to Final Fours, and to play for a National Championship.

Also, Wood was a part of a football Big Ten Championship. Wood has also volunteered with the Mid-Michigan Destroyers (SemiPro Basketball), along with the University of Illinois, additionally gained experience coaching at the high school level in Michigan.

A Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach, Wood is also Functional Movement Systems certified, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, United States Weightlifting Coach and holds first aid, CPR/AED certifications.

Coach Wood collected his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Saginaw Valley State University and his master’s in sports administration from Michigan State University.

He and his wife, Ashley, have a daughter, Addison, a son, Jackson and a dog, Bentley.

Annual Erie Optimist Frederick and FHS Scholarship Student Council to he scholarships are open to local Erie Tresidents who attend area high schools Hosting Coat Drive and the application and information is available on our website.

The deadline for submission of the necessary paperwork is March 1, 2018.

There are three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each.

GPA REQUIREMENT: Attach official transcript (most current). Minimum 3.0 cumulative High School GPA required for eligibility.

ESSAY REQUIREMENT: Attach an essay of no more than 500 words addressing the following topics: • Personal philosophy regarding service to your community, school and friends.

• College and career goals.

Include specific field you intend to pursue and why.

• High School Activities/Honors (school, community, etc.)

• Community Service Activities.

Tell how you and those you served benefited.

REFERENCE REQUIREMENT: Attach TWO letters of reference.

Include one submitted by an educator and another written by an adult in your community who is familiar with your volunteer activities.

NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY MARCH 1ST FOR CONSIDERATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Optimist Club of Erie P.O. Box 311 Erie, Colorado 80516 http://erie. optimistweb.org/

Donate Your Gently Used Coats For Homeless And AtRisk Youth

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he Town of Frederick and the Frederick High School Student Council are partnering to collects coats for Button & Zipper, a local organization that distributes coats to homeless and at-risk youth in the Denver metro area.

We’ll be accepting coats at Town Hall (401 Locust St.) throughout the months of January and February. Town Hall is open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Frederick High School Student Council will be collecting coats from Frederick High School students during January and February.

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The Gift of Time

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rederick High School students gave the gift of time this past holiday season. Members of the Boys Basketball Team handed out food baskets for the Carbon Valley Help Center at New Horizons Church on Saturday, December 16th. Our FHS students also helped to donate and tie blankets for Project Warm Up. Together with about 100 other members of our community over 300 blankets were tied.

Center of Influence

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ongratulations to Frederick High School Football Coach Travis Peeples for being selected to represent Colorado at the prestigious 2018 US Army - All American Bowl in San Antonio, TX last month. Coach Peeples was honored as a Center of Influence because of the positive impact he has on his players and students. He was selected by a committee as one of 50 people that spent 4 days with the Army Personnel and learned about what the Army can do for our FHS students futures.

Coach Peeples is pictured here with a former student athlete, Lorenzo Lingard. : "I had the privilege of Coaching Lorenzo Lingard, a 5 star recruit who committed to the University of Miami, from 2009-2012 in a youth football program in Florida." Coach Peeples formerly lived in Florida and is now the head Football Coach at Frederick High School.

Coach Peeples continues to be a "Center of Influence" to FHS students and FHS football players. This past summer he volunteered with his players participating in local Habitat for Humanity projects and with helping out local seniors with yard work.

Child Care in the Carbon Valley Area Bloom! Montessori Preschool Longmont Ages 2yrs – 6 yrs (303)776-8173—L

Forever Young Child Care Frederick/Erie All Ages (970)402-3997—L

Husky Club @ Centennial Elementary School Ages (K-5th grade) (720)652-8240

Busy Bee Preschool Ridgecrest Ages 3yrs - 5yrs (303)506-8825—L

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

Capture the Magic Child Care Frederick All Ages (720)224-6166—L

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

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

Here We Grow www.hwgchildcare.com Longmont—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 Lion’s Den Care, Erie Legacy Elementary Ages 8mo – 12 yrs School Ages (K - 5th grade) (303)828-4620—L (720)652-8169 Lilya’n Friends Love & Laughter Day Care Firestone The Farm-Frederick (561) 685-6075 All ages Ages 3mos– 5yrs 720-204-6856—L Little Critters, Firestone (303)817-7139—L

Exploring Minds Academy Erie Ages 6wks – 12yrs (303)828-3452—L

Home Away from Home Sagebrush Ages Birth – 7yrs (720)333-4889—L

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

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

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

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

Kindergarten Enrichment Mon, Wed 12pm-3pm Ages 5yrs & 6yrs (303)776-3466

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

Ohana Montessori Frederick/Thunder Valley 6 wks and up Before/After School (720)542-8123—L

Miss Ross’s Daycare Firestone Ages Birth – 3yrs (858)228-0619—L Messiah Lutheran School 1335 Francis St., Longmont Ages 2.5yrs – 5yrs

Pineridge Preschool E. Longmont-119/The Elms Ages 6wks – 5yrs (303)772-6873—L Playhouse Day Care St. Vrain Ranch Ages Birth – 5yrs (303)833-3648—L

Rising Stars Child Care All Ages (303)257-0384—L Sharon’s Daycare Ridgecrest Ages 6wks – 6yrs (303)833-4529—L

Tammy’s Daycare St. Vrain Ranch-Firestone Ages 6wks – 12yrs (303)833-2791—L Tiny Tykes Child Care Firestone All Ages (970)303-7281—L

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

Toddlers R Us No Name Creek Ages 2yrs – 5yrs (720)675-5998—L

Soaring Eagles Child Care Prairie Ridge Elementary School Ages (K – 5th grade) (720)494-3641

Vista Ridge Academy Erie Ages 3-8th grade (303) 828-4944 - L

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

L— Licensed Provider~If you provide child care please e-mail information to carbonvalley@ gmail.com. This listing is free as space is available. The CVCR is not responsible for any errors or issues with individuals/services.

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Firestone Ranked One of Colorado’s Top Safest Cities Based on Safewise Report of Colorado Cities with Lowest Crime Rates

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afeWise has once again ranked Firestone as one of the top twenty safest municipalities in Colorado based on its annual review of FBI crime report statistics and population data. Firestone was listed thirteen out of twenty in 2016 and moved up in 2017, to a ranking of ninth.

“We are very proud to once again be ranked so high. We commend not only our police force and first responders, but also our citizens, for their commitment to keeping Firestone a crime-free community and a great place to live” said Bruce Nickerson, Firestone town manager.

According to the SafeWise announcement, “Forward-thinking safety measures may be one reason the twenty safest cities in Colorado report an average of less than one violent crime per

1,000 people, according to the FBI’s most recent crime report. That is one third of the national rate. The impressively low crime rate of The Centennial State’s safest cities carried through to property crime, where they cited fewer than seven of these crimes per 1,000 people. Taking a closer look at the FBI report, we were pleased to find that nine cities reported zero motor vehicle thefts. Additionally, over half of the twenty safest cities in Colorado cited fewer than fifty burglaries—which is a good indication that citizens are looking out for one another and reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement.”

For more on the report, visit: https:// www.safewise.com/blog/safest-citiescolorado/ and for more information on Firestone visit The Town of Firestone website at: http://www.firestoneco.gov.

Vol. 19, Issue 2

Holiday Va Visit & Project Popcorn

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saiah Kloczkowski, a Cub Scout with Pack 341, teamed up with Carbon Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #9741 Auxiliary to bring popcorn to veterans at our regional VA hospitals and nursing homes – and personally thank them for their service.

Monetary donations were given to purchase bags of popcorn, caramel corn, chocolate-covered pretzels, and other sweet and savory treats from Cub Scout Pack 341 to deliver to our military heroes.

On December 21st, Cub Scout Pack 341, Girl Scout Troop 77911 and the Carbon Valley VFW Post # 9741 Auxiliary delivered popcorn to the Cheyenne VA Hospital.

The group also sang Christmas carols and distributed items such as homemade quilts, hats, and scarves to veterans.

90% of donations were used to

purchase Trail’s End products to be donated to veterans. 10% supported Carbon Valley VFW Post 9741 Auxiliary’s programs benefiting veterans, active military and youth in our communities.

Carbon Valley VFW Post #9741 Auxiliary meetings are held every fourth Tuesday at the American Legion 870 1st Street Firestone, CO 80520 starting at 6:30 pm. The Auxiliary encourages those interested in learning more about the VFW Auxiliary to come and learn how they can help make an impact on the lives of veterans in the Carbon Valley area.

Learn how you can get involved at www.vfwauxiliary.org and visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/groups/209775392768934/.

COME JOIN US. We welcome you to be a part of a great organization!

HOSTED BY CARBON VALLEY VFW POST # 9741

VETERANS IN THE KITCHEN Enjoy a delicious breakfast and support local Veterans at the same time!

February 17, 2018 8:00 am—11:00 am At the American Legion—870 1st Street, Firestone

Library Events for January '18 Carbon Valley: 7 Park Ave, Firestone

MyLibrary.us; 1-888-861-7323 Money Matters: Hacked About ID Theft – Tuesday, February 13; 6:00 pm

Learn ways to minimize your risk of identity theft. We'll talk about data breaches, online safety practices, email scams, password tips, phone scams, and more.

Disney Trivia Night – Thursday, February 15; 6:00 pm

Test your knowledge of all things Disney. Questions will be drawn from Disney feature films, but anything related to Disney is fair game. 6 players per team. Costumes encouraged.

Registration required; ages 10+.

SBDC Start-Up Seminars – Tuesday, February 20; 6:00 pm

Receive a Colorado Start-Up Guide, free library resources to support your business and websites, as well as a general overview of the things to consider when starting a business. Registration required.

Finding and Playing Podcasts – Wednesday, February 21; 6:00 pm

Learn about where to find podcasts, how to download them and how to manage your podcast library.

Bring your digital device with you and leave with a new podcast!

Erie Community Library, 400 Powers Street, Erie MyLibrary.us; 1-888-861-7323 Money Matters: Hacked about ID Theft – Thursday, February 1; 6:00 pm

Learn ways to minimize your risk of identity theft. We'll talk about data breaches, online safety practices, email scams, password tips, phone scams, and more.

Business Planning Boot Camp – Mondays, February 5, 12 and 26; 6:00 pm

Join the SBDC for this 5-session business planning boot camp that will help you develop your business plan and determine the feasibility of launching your business. The camp consists of ten hours and covers: branding, marketing research, marketing strategies, organizational issues, and financial overviews. Registration required.

The Great Backyard Bird Count – Wednesday, February 7; 5:30 pm

Learn how you can participate in this citizen-scientist project that is being held in 100 countries. Registration required.

Short Film Festival - Thursday, February 8; 5:30 pm

Watch and discuss these 2017 Oscar nominated short films: “Sing”, “Piper” and “White Helmets”. Ages 16+; registration required.

Celtic Cajun Ceili!

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eltic Cajun Ceili! Friday, February 9, 6:009:00pm St. Brigit Episcopal Church, Frederick, CO Live music. Jambalaya. Irish dancing.

Cornbread. Celtic Storytelling. King Cake. Beer.

February 9 we are celebrating the annual feast of St. Brigid of Ireland and the beginning of Lent (a little early). Join us at St. Brigit Episcopal Church, 110 Johnson St, Frederick, for dinner, music and dancing—a Celtic/Cajun mash-up!

Line-up: • Pete Stickler and the regulars from Down the Back Lane will be playing.

• Celtic Steps is providing dancers.

• Heather Corey from Verve Movement Studio will be calling the Ceili. $15 suggested donation per adult. Children and youth (18 and younger) attend for free. Proceeds benefit St. Brigit youth group activities.

Preschool Winter Olympics – Friday, February 9; 10:15 am

Learn about sports and international culture as we explore the 2018 Winter Olympics. No registration required; ages 2-5.

Free Tax Return Preparation – Fridays beginning February 9; appointments at 12, 1, 2 and 3 pm

Trained and experience TaxAide volunteers will be available to confidentially review your tax situation and prepare and electronically file both your Federal and State of Colorado returns.

Assistance is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the library at 1.888.861.7323 after January 15, 2018.

Pints and Pages – Tuesday, February 13; 6:00 pm

"Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline at The Lazy Dog, 3100 Village Vista Dr., Erie, CO. Registration required. Questions?

Contact Megan Lowery at mlowery@ highplains.us or 970-302-6367.

Very Valentine’s Day Stories and Crafts – Wednesday, February 14; 4:00 pm

Families and young children are invited to a crafty story time. Registration required; ages 2-5.

Cupcake Wars: Kill’em with Sweetness – Thursday, February 15; 4:00 pm

Compete to create the best decorated cupcakes! Registration required; Grades 6-12.

Introduction to Rosemaling - Tuesday, February 20; 5:30 pm

Learn Rosemåling, a style of Norwegian decorative painting and take home a painted ceramic tile of your own creation. Supplies provided. Adults 18+; registration required.

Total Wellness: Sleep Matters – Wednesday, February 21; 6:30 pm

Learn what sleep is and how not obtaining enough of it can lead to physical and mental health concerns from an expert with CU Boulder's Sleep and Chronobiology Lab. On the Road to Reading Early Literacy Fair – Monday, February 26; 10 am

Visit for lots of fun, interactive learning activities based on the 5 practices of Every Child Ready to Read.

Cooking up a Storm: Hot Soup! Hot Cake! – Tuesday, February 27; 4:00 pm

Learn to make soup on the stove and chocolate mug cakes in the microwave.

Supplies provided. Registration required; Grades 6-12.

Leap into Science: Mirror, Mirror – Wednesday, February 28; 4:00 pm

We will make light bounce, travel in a straight line, or reflect off objects all around us. Registration required; Grades K-2.

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At Your Service Bicycles

Accounting

Are you ready for tax season? • • • • • •

Daily & Periodic Bookkeeping Services Financial Statements Preparation Payroll & Sales Tax Small Business Consulting QuickBooks Set-Up & Training Personal Financial Budgeting

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Acupuncture Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine

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BICYCLE SALES PARTS ∞ SERVICE

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MSOM, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac.

Alarm Systems James Mendoza

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Painting Blue Parrot Painting

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Electrical Services

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Turf Maintainer Program Tree and Shrub Care Perimeter Pest Control Core Aeration

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Wicked Easy Home Solutions LLC

wildernessfinancial.com 720-500 720 500720500-2602 Securities offered through Securities America, Inc Inc.. Member FINRA/SIPC.. Heather L. Morgan, Investment Representative FINRA/SIPC Representative.

Advisory Services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc. Heather L. Morgan, Financial Advisor.

Inc Advisor. Wilderness Financial LLC and the Securities America companies are separate entities.

Funeral

Auto Care Best Tire & Brake Prices in Town!

Funeral & Cemetery Financial Services

30+ Years Experience • All Makes & Models General Automotive Repair & Maintenance Excellent Value & Customer Service Tires • Alignment • Shocks & Struts

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Plan your funeral and cemetery wishes in advance?

Call for FREE No obligation Information Bob Sweeney 720.771.1611

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www.pamperedchef.com/pws/rfountain Book a party TODAY for either in home or online to earn awesome products for Kitchen and entertaining!

Skin & Make Up Wake Up - Made Up

Therapeutic Integrative Massage Specializing in Neck & Back Pain Raindrop Technique & Hot Stones 17 Years Experience

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lash extensions | eyelash/brow tinting permanent eyeliner & brows full body waxing | micro needling facials | peels | more Karen Kress 340 Lashley | Ste 140 Longmont www.bfskinspa.com

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Massage Therapy

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Automotive, Tractor & Small Engine Repair & Sales

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Girl Scout Cookies Delivered to Your Door!

Start Placing Orders February 4th - March 11th!!

Girl Scout Cookies Delivered to Your Door!

Email orders to Troopleader60225@gmail.com or Text or call 970-371-6836 or email this newspaper at carbonvalley@gmail.com (my granddaughter sells them!)

Our Home Town Hero (HTH) is Law Enforcement! If you can’t eat em treat em! We welcome any donation of cookies for our HTH.

Deep Tissue Massage | Relaxation Massage | Prenatal Massage

Medicated Massage | doTERRA AromaTouch | doTERRA Signature Facial Hot Stone Massage | Detoxifying Back Treatment | Salt Glow Body Treatment

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2018 Write His Answer Conferences

Colorado Christian Writers Conference May 16-19, 2018

To encourage and equip you to write about a God who is real, who is reachable, and who changes lives.

Directed by Marlene Bagnull, Author of Write His Answer - A Bible Study for Christian Writers

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Vol. 19, Issue 2

Well Armed Woman January Meeting

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MEMBERS

Carbon Valley Insurance 630 Main St Unit C 303.833.3640

Next Meetings:

Feb. 7 @ 7pm RE/MAX Momentum Feb. 21 @ 11am Rock Solid Saloon Frederick Business Visitors WELCOME!

Peel 214 5th Street 303.484.9702

Oak Street Hair Studio 539 Oak Street 720.428.8067 En Face Studios 7073 Colorado Blvd.

720.328.8273

RE/MAX Momentum 451 Oak Street 303.654.0197

Consumer Report Advertising Carbon Valley 303.833.5997

Mountain Cowboy Brewing Co. 318 5th Street 303.952.4433

LoriLee's Chocolates & Gifts 539 Oak Street 303.847.5783

Pawsitively Pampered Pets 541 Oak Street 303.833.9933

Town of Frederick 401 Locust Street 303.382.5500

Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce 8308 Colorado Blvd. #203 Firestone 303.833.5933 If you are a DFBA

Rock Solid Saloon 513 Oak Street Frederick

Farmers Insurance 246 ½ 5th St 303-833-9075

DFBA Spotlight is on

LoriLee’s Chocolates & Gifts

member, email your info to be included in this section to carbonvalley@gmail.com.

Specialty Chocolates & Goodies at Local LoriLee's Chocolates & Gifts

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oriLee's Chocolates & Gifts has specialty Valentine items for your loved ones. Order ahead to have it ready for Valentine's Day. Large or small variety box of chocolates, chocolate rose in box, Valentine chocolate pizza, heart boxes made of chocolate and filled with goodies, chocolate suckers, and yummy gummies.

We also carry a variety of gift items to give as well.

Celebrating February 16th Happy Birthday Mom We love you Janet and John

Happy 10th Birthday Nora! You are the most amazing daughter and best big sister ever!

We love you so much!

Dad, Mom, Nadine, Grandpa and Grandma Winkler & Grandma Aschenbrenner

oulder County TWAW is back to meeting on the first sunday of the month at 2pm.

We meet at 2:00 at 2450 Colorful Ave., Longmont, at the Grace Evangelical Free Church Meeting Room. After the meeting we cross the street to the Shooting Range at 10916 County Rd. 5.

• Range time is at 3pm following meeting.

• Details can be found at www.twawshootingchapters.org.

• Our goal is to educate, equip and empower women in the world of firearms. See www.thewellarmedwoman.com Our Febuary meeting topic is on Skill Builders.

Are you looking for a fun and challenging shooting experience that will keep your skills sharp?

• This meeting emphasizes proper firearm handling, shooting fundamentals and marksmanship.

• Skills are honed with repetition and correct technique.

• Range time is $15 and includes targets.

• TWAW is only $50 a year to join For more info contact Kendall at www.1on1sft.com or 720.438.8430.

Girl Scout Cookies Delivered to Your Door!

Start Placing Orders February 4th - March 11th!!

Girl Scout Cookies Delivered to Your Door!

Email orders to Troopleader60225@gmail.com or Text or call 970371-6836 or email this newspaper at carbonvalley@gmail.com (my granddaughter sells them!)

Our Home Town Hero (HTH) is Law Enforcement! If you can’t eat em treat em! We welcome any donation of cookies for our HTH.

We ship and are happy to make special orders.

Handcrafted with Love at LoriLee's Chocolates & Gifts.

LoriLee's is independantly owned and operated. It is located at 539 Oak Street. The phone number is 303.847.5783. Check out the Facebook page at LoriLee's Chocolates & Gifts.

Regular hours are Wednesday-Friday 2:306:00 and Saturday 11:00-5:00. Hours vary during the holidays.

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

18 years on February 24th! The years went by fast! Happy Birthday Jared!!

We love you, Mom, Dad, Lane, Justin & Duke

Yadi, Happy 11th birthday! At your age, time starts to fly. Remember to enjoy yourself — try new things, be courageous, make new friends and do not worry!

We love you.

Love, All of your 3 Parents and the rest of the family

Peyton (10th birthday) Happy 4th Birthday Aubriella!

Celebrating on February 1st We love you so much, Happiest of birthdays to and are so blessed to have you a beautiful daughter and in our lives!! beloved sister!

We couldn't be Love Mom, Bella, and Andrew more proud of the young lady you have become!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, and Mella

HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY to Makenzie and Marissa Parker on Feb. 28. I can not believe this time has come. You girls have grown up so fast, it seems like yesterday you were just learning to walk. Now we are teaching you to drive. You girls have grown into great young women and we are proud of you.

Love you Bunches, Mom(Christina Parker ), Dad (Jason Parker ) and Big Sis (Makayla Parker ) 303.833.5997

February 6th Happy 5th birthday Paxton!!!

We love you!!!

Love, Grandma, Papa and Uncle Bryce

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echnology is giving us the ability to have a “smart home”. With lower prices and more widespread marketing, many people are now purchasing and using smart home technologies.

Many of these things deal with items that we already use, it just brings the item to your fingertips. Here are some of the applications: Smart Locks – augmenting existing deadbolt systems through wireless protocols, like Bluetooth, in order to allow your smart phone to become a key into your home. You can assign digital keys to visitors and check the status of the lock when you are away.

Smart Doorbells – provides you an easy way to see who is at your door, regardless of your location. Potentially adding peace of mind, security and convenience.

Smart Indoor Air Quality Sensors – can measure potentially dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide and dioxide, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, as well as temperature and humidity. You can have a sense of what your indoor air quality is and take action to resolve issues.

Smart Leak Detectors – useful for anyone worried about water damage. Can be used for sump pits, septic systems or basement areas to alert you if water reaches a certain level.

Smart Security Cameras – provide the ability to keep an eye on things in and around your home. Often motion activated to let you

know when someone is there.

Smart Speakers – not only for controlling music or a Q&A resource, but can serve as controllers for some of the other devices in your home.

Smart Lights – have a cool factor with all of the possible color combinations and can also improve the user’s quality of life.

Smart Thermostats – give you the ability to customize the heating and cooling from anywhere.

Smart Hubs – can streamline your experience by bring all your Smart devices together into one place.

Like with anything else, there are pros and cons to these technologies, including how they can affect the purchase or sale of a home. Make sure you discuss with your Realtor things like: Do you really want to hear what buyers are saying about your home?

How are negotiations effected by knowing s o m e o n e might be listening?

What devices are included in the sale? What passwords need to be changed for the buyer?

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

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Divorce, Family Law & Wills

Ellen M. Ross, Attorney Committed to offering unparalleled personal service What you can expect:

Honesty ~ Attentiveness Diligence ~ Efficiency A practical approach 303-500-5116 PO Box 998 Frederick, CO 80530

www.erosslaw.com A member of the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce

Boyd and Sons Sales and Repair Services: Family Owned

By Jan Sciacca

“ See a Crime, Report a Crime If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222– TIPS (8477) or online at www. nococrimestoppers.com.

If your tip leads to an arrest and filling of charges of a suspect(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 from Crime Stoppers.

Check us out at nococrimestoppers.com, on facebook www.facebook. com/nococrimestoppers/ or twitter twitter.com/ NOCOCrimeStop

I'm proud of the fact that women can come in and ask if they need their brakes replaced and they will receive an honest answer,” says Marna, co-founder of Boyd and Sons. Boyd and Son’s mission is to be an honest repair shop where customers feel they are receiving a fair price for their service. They routinely have customers bring in estimates to see if they really need the work done. Marna declares, “We treat our customers like family!”

Mark and Marna Boyd founded Boyd and Sons, located at 4035 NE County Line Rd. in Erie, because they were tired of working for companies that didn't value their employees. Twelve years later their clients come from far and wide to receive Boyd and Sons service, honest advice and pricing.

Boyd and Sons repairs most autos and nearly everything else. If it happens to be something that only a dealer can fix, they let the customer know. They perform custom welding and electrical wiring on trailers and service compact utility tractors, lawn, garden and push mowers. Although most clients are from the I-25 Corridor area, it’s common to find customers making the trek from mountain areas or the Greeley area for service.

But they also sell equipment as well.

They have E Go electric snow blowers for sale. Check out their video demonstration on Facebook at www.facebook.com/

mark722boyd or search Boyd and Sons Inc. “We are an authorized dealer for Big Dog Zero Turn mowers and E-Go electric equipment. We have electric push mowers, self-propelled mowers, string trimmers, chain saws, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and snow blowers,” says Marna.

The Boyds have had many memorable days in business. Marna recalls when they sold three Big Dog Tractors in one day. On another day, Jeff noticed smoke coming out of an adjacent repair shop. There was a car on fire on a lift that he extinguished with Boyd’s fire extinguisher.

Mark started working for John Deere when he was 17. He now has 38 years of mechanical experience and his son Jeff, has 16 years of mechanical experience.

When the Boyds receive a positive review on their Facebook page, they send the customer a card with a 10% discount for their next service. Boyd and Sons also list specials on their Facebook page at Their sons and daughter-in-law also build and race drag cars at Bandimere Speedway. Jeff and his wife Jenn, Frederick residents, won every race in their class, with Jenn being the driver, two years ago.

Mark and Marna like to take cruises whenever they can get away. Locally, they like to camp and have recently bought a new pontoon boat. Marna is active in a couple of book clubs.

Boyd and Sons is open Monday –

Friday, 8-5. They are closed Saturdays during the winter but open Saturdays during the summer. They can be reached at 303.828.1515 and at boydandsons.net.

Mark’s email is mark@boydandsons.net.

Keeping it in the family...young apprentice!

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

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FREE Classifieds SELL YOUR Wheels & More

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Foothills Gardens Columbarium Niche Sale Multi-space discounts for families, organizations or religious groups. Discounts available for combination Cremation and Niche packages Bob 720-771-1611 [ongoing] New Event Boulder County & Surrounding Areas Cars & Coffee When: First Saturday of the Month, 7 am - 10 am Location: Shopping Center @ 400 South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80025 Near Taco Bell, in front of Subway, across from Wendy’s Email: bldrctycarscoffee@gmail.com Contact us to add your email to our distribution list for updates etc. [ongoing] “Ready for change? Compassionate Christian support offered - Fort Lupton/Northglenn - free phone consult Hope into Light Counseling 720-340-8856 - God bless!”

PET/HOUSE SITTING - BOOK NOW TO KEEP YOUR PETS AT HOME WHILE YOU GO ON VACATION, BUSINESS TRIPS OR OUT OF TOWN FOR THE WEEKEND! Keep your pets at home while you travel the world! I’m an experienced (20+ years), reliable pet and house sitter. I will walk, feed, cuddle, and exercise your pets. I can stay at your house or develop a daily schedule for your cats, dogs, horses, birds or reptiles. I can give medication and shots. References available. Price depends on service provided. To book your

reservation for the holiday season now, call Chelsea at 303819-3541 or email toffie2002@aol.com [2-18]

Need your house cleaned? Call for a free estimate. 10 yrs experience. 303.523.7886 [2-18]

Horse Boarding, just west of Firestone Safeway, Indoor & Outdoor Arena ,Grass Hay Fed 3xday Single Horse $375 Month, Double Horse Pen $700 Cleaned Daily 303-746-7786 [2-18]

Call Tim Danielson LMT to let his 20+ years in therapeutic massage resolve your new pains or ongoing ones. 720-979-2220 [2-18]

HAPPY NEW YEAR..I"m Donna Calabrese with A BREEZE PET FRIENDS ..I would love to care for your furkids..farm animals etc..while you are away.. I do daily dog walking.drop ins...work with Puppies...lots of experience with senior furkids and special needs furkids.. will care for your home also...I am fully Insured and Bonded with a CPR pet certification.. Pease give me a call or text at 720-879-1423 email abreezepets@yahoo.com to set up a free meet and greet to see if I am a good fit.. references available...I look forward to meeting you Donna Calabrese 720-879-1423 [2-18] Free Fertilizer...Bring your shovel and vehicle.

303-833-0345 [2-18] Do you need daycare I am 53 years old mother of two and grandmother to one I am looking to watch one or two children in my home Monday through Friday available all hours and pay is extremely reasonable please contact judy at 720-982-7064For more information or with any questions you may have. [2-18] Very Clean Double Box Springs and Mattress. $150.

303.776.9985 [2-18]

PROM DRESS EXCHANGE EVENT March 3, 2018 8:00-3:00 LOCATION: Noah's Event Venue ~ 11885 Bradburn Blvd ~ Westminster Event to help high school students get their perfect dress for prom.

More Info: www.promdressexchange.org [2-18] Refrigerator/Freezer. Whirlpool 26 cubic ft. Side-byside. Black. Clean. Runs good. $100.

Call Al in Firestone. (303) 870.1762 [2-18]

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2018 Empowering Youth Leadership Program (EYLP) Reg. Begins Feb.17th!

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raceful Oaks Youth Ranch's EYLP program has served 71 students over the last two years and focuses on teaching kids leadership and job skills in a Ranch environment. Students will receive group leadership training, horse ministry training, archery training, and will have the opportunity to help plan and serve at the Ranch during Graceful Oaks' community and family events and activities. Students are provided the opportunity to learn skills like project management, conflict resolution, team building, and public speaking. The program will begin in May and run through October.

Registration is open to the public beginning on February 17th. For more information and to register, please go to www.goyr.org/ empowering-youth-leadership-program/

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Bright Futures Board Makes Changes, Bringing Strength And Sustainability To Workforce Program

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he members of the Weld County Bright Futures Board of Directors began meeting in August of this last year and within just a few busy months, they have transformed the Bright Futures program into a strong and sustainable program focused on meeting the needs of the Weld County workforce.

The first step on the board’s docket was evaluation. One of the strengths the program had was the number of students who knew about the program and were applying. Within three semesters, over 2,600 students have been Bright Futures recipients and it has already lead to students completing certifications and beginning new jobs here in Weld County.

The biggest objective that the board is focusing on is sustainability. Weld County, among many other areas in Colorado, is growing rapidly and it was important to find a way that this program can grow with the community. Changes to create this sustainability included:

• Adjusting the annual amount a student can receive each year up to $2,000.

• The Bright Futures application now requires the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) to be completed annually as well.

• Changing the guideline that the stipend must be used within ten years from the graduation or GED date to requiring it to be begun within two years and completed within six years.

• Moving the stipend from “first dollar in” to “last dollar in.” This means that the Bright Futures stipend will be applied in conjunction with all other scholarships or stipends instead of initially.

• Requiring an annual 16 hours of community service in Weld County from each student in the program.

These changes will take effect with the upcoming graduation class and will apply to all Bright Future participants beginning August 2018. In addition to these changes,

Interim Director Amy Tallent has also proposed a schedule of ensuring the funding comes from a strong donation base over the course of five years.

Another item the board reviewed is the geographic region in which the stipend may be used. The program initially didn’t include any geographic restrictions if it was applied to a Title IV institution. To enable and develop the associated Bright Futures mentoring program that will seek to create an environment of success for participants, the board unanimously voted to limit the region the stipend may be used to include only schools/institutions within Colorado and its bordering states that Bright Futures has or will have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with. This process will allow employers

and institutions the ability to participate and partner on developing opportunities that will strengthen the Weld County workforce. Changes will take effect in August of 2019 to give time to students that are currently in programs outside of this area the opportunity to finish certifications or degrees and prepare for the change.

“Education and training is an important key to financial well-being and self-sufficiency,” stated Upstate Director Rich Werner. “By giving the opportunity to educate and train individuals we will also be creating and maintaining a desirable workforce that can align with the needed skill set of employers across the region.”

For more information on how you can participate in the Bright Futures program, please visit www.brightfuturesco.com.

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"As Christians we must rejoice in the fact that we are God’s; it is He who has made us and not we ourselves. We do not float through our allotted time willy-nilly, trying to remember to pray that we luck out in places we find ourselves. Rather we should earnestly pray to see God’s hand in our lives’ events… we must bathe every decision in prayer to seek His will (God promises never to leaves such prayers unanswered)… we must be patient to hear His voice and His leading… and we must pray for spiritual discernment to guard against crowding out His answers with our desires."

To read the whole article: http://www.mondayministry.com/blog/2018/01/14/ time-and-chance-happeneth-to-all/ Rick Marschall Monday Morning Music Ministry

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

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

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

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

Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:30am 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net Pastor Ruby Narucki

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

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

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

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

(303)651-1640 www.purpose.church Coal Ridge M.S., 6201 Booth Dr, Firestone Pastor Brian Thompson Grace Point Community Church Firestone, CO 80520 720-217-3407 www.go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15a Service 10:15a 303-828-1040 www.lifesongchurch.org 500 Briggs St., Erie

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.

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

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 Gary Shackleton, Jr. Northern Ridge Baptist Church Sun. School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m.

Wed. AWANA 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 6:45 p.m.

Meets at Vista Ridge Academy, behind King Soopers 3100 Ridge View Dr. Erie, CO 303-420-5810 www.northernridge.org Pastor Mike DeVries 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 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 Grandview Church Meets at Mead Middle School Sunday 9:30am 620 Welker Ave. Mead 720.899.1126 Pastor Bruce Hendrich 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 Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) 1221 17th Ave., Longmont CO 80501 Reg. Sun. Service 11:15 a.m.

Children's Sun. School 10:15 a.m. oursaviorson17th.org; 303.776.5528 Pastor Jesse Stone Grace Church - Lake Park Worship Sun 8:30 & 11:15am Sunday School (all ages) 10:00am 2415 Lake Park Drive, Longmont 80503 303-772-5685 www.gracelongmont.org Pastor Jeff Foote Grace Church - Sandstone Worship Sun 10:00am Sunday School (all ages) 8:30am 2950 Colorful Ave, Longmont 80504 303-772-5685 www.GraceLongmont.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

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

Messiahville Baptist 4700 CR 6 (east of I-25) Sun. School 9:45a Service 11a 720-253-5783 NoahsBiblePark.com Pastor Moore

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

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 Grace Church Sandstone Campus 2950 Colorful Avenue Longmont, CO 80504 www.gracelongmont.org 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 Pastor Andrew Stinnett

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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Eulogy to Our Loved Ones

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.

Burial, Cremation, Celebration's of Life and Reception's

"Here Yesterday, Here Today, Here Tomorrow" - The Carroll Family

The remembrance of the heart, spirit and soul of your loved one is a treasure which only you and your family can truly know and honor.

We will help you transform your thoughts & ideas into a perfectly designed Celebration of a Lifetime. Give us a call to learn more about our signature personalized service options: (303) 776-4477

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Scheels Supports Veterans

You are not alone...

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cheels continues to support Veterans in northern Colorado. Since arriving in Johnstown, Colorado Scheels is proving over and over again their culture is one of support for our American Heroes, our military Veterans. Last week they made yet another donation to a northern Colorado organization that provides face to face, direct support for Veterans and their families, and then connects them to resources needed. The resources include many non-conventional therapies and support systems. Thank you Scheels for supporting those who created and support our American Freedoms!

Phone (24 hrs.) 303-776-2313

6-Week Series for Those Experiencing Loss Grief Workshop

Funeral, Cremation & Reception Services • Pre-Planning • Veteran’s Benefits & Military Honors

Struggling with the loss of a loved one?

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his workshop offers support, tools, and an opportunity to meet others who understand a little about how you feel. Sure, it's hard to imagine stepping toward the pain, but it's the only way to move forward in your journey.

Thursdays, January 25 - March 1 Richard Lambert Foundation, Brighton Presenter: Karl Shackelford, Counselor & Chaplain 6:00p - 7:30p; No charge Week 5, February 22, we will have a very special evening where you may invite friends and family. The topic of the evening will be, "What a grieving person wants you to know..." Not everyone understands grief. This session of the workshop will help.

Where: Richard Lambert Foundation - (303) 875-2347 457 S 4th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601 When: Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:00 PM — Thursday, March 1, 2018 6:00 PM MST Get in Touch: Karl Shackelford karl@peaksandcreeks.com 720-382-9420

Frederick Police Department Gets Lifesaving Grant from Anadarko Frederick purchases four AEDs for police vehicles with donation from Anadarko

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he Frederick Police Department was recently awarded a grant from the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in the amount of $6,400.00. The grant was awarded for the purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) to be deployed in police vehicles while officers patrol the Town of Frederick. The AEDs cost about $1,600.00 each, allowing the department to purchase four units.

AEDs are used when an individual goes into sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

They are small portable devices which can deliver an electric shock to a person’s heart. This shock can help to stop abnormal electrical impulses in the heart

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and allow it to return to a normal beating rhythm. Without early CPR and AED use, only about 2.5% percent of SCA victims survive. But, initiation of early CPR and AED use within minutes of SCA can raise a victim’s chance of survival to almost 80%.

“We’re so grateful to Anadarko for this grant that gives Frederick PD a valuable lifesaving resource,” said Frederick Police Chief Todd Norris.

It is important for police officers to be equipped and trained in the use of an AED due to the fact that a patrol officer is often first to arrive at the scene of a medical emergency that may require the use of an AED on an adult or child victim.

All Frederick patrol officers are currently trained in the use of Automatic External Defibrillators, CPR, and first aid. This grant will afford a valuable lifesaving resource to be available to the citizens of Frederick in the event of a medical emergency.

PHOTO: Sergeant Bob Bedsaul displays one of the new AEDs that were purchased using a grant from Anadarko.

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Winter Coats Hazardous to Children in Car Seats

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ith snow and colder temperatures expected in many parts of Colorado this weekend, Car Seats Colorado is reminding parents and caregivers that bulky winter coats pose a danger to children riding in car seats and should not be worn underneath the harness.

While it may seem counterintuitive (who wouldn’t bundle their child up when it’s freezing outside?), strapping your child into his or her car seat while wearing a puffy winter jacket can actually be very dangerous. That’s because during a crash, the material of the coat compresses, leaving the harness straps too loose to be effective.

“Of course parents have good intentions when they bundle their children up before getting in the car,” said Colorado State Patrol (CSP) Trooper Tim Sutherland, Child Passenger Safety Coordinator for Car Seats Colorado. “But it’s important to recognize that car seats are only effective when used correctly, and unfortunately this is one of the more common mistakes we see.”

Photos and B-roll of the pinch test, and interviews with Sam Cole, CDOT Safety Communications Manager and Trooper Tim Sutherland, available here: https:// www.dropbox.com/sh/a6kmkl0eks2v8uu/ AACCmQF1fwS9rdMaUsmmbly0a?dl=0 How do you know if your child’s coat is too bulky?

• Put the coat on your child and strap them into their car seat. Tighten the harness until you can’t pinch any excess strap between your thumb and forefinger (this is the “pinch test” to make sure the harness is tight enough).

• Without loosening the harness, remove your child from the car seat.

• Take the coat off, put your child back in the car seat and buckle the harness.

• Now try the pinch test again — if you can pinch excess fabric on the shoulder strap then the coat is too bulky to be worn under the harness.

Here’s what to do instead: • For infants and smaller children, put a blanket over the child in the car seat to keep them warm. Do not cover the entire car seat with the blanket — this can restrict air flow and

may lead to carbon dioxide poisoning.

• For toddlers and older children, you can put a blanket over the child after they’ve been strapped into the harness, or turn their jacket around and put their arms through it backward to keep warm.

• Be very careful not to overheat your child — a baby bundled up with blankets in the car while the heat is blasting can quickly lead to overheating.

Car crashes are a leading cause of death among children under the age of 13 nationwide and, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), three out of four children are not properly restrained when riding in vehicles.

“Sadly, between 2010 and 2016, 27 children riding unrestrained in a vehicle were fatally injured on Colorado roads,” said Sam Cole, Safety Communications Manager for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). “Our priority is making sure parents and caregivers have the knowledge, tools and resources to keep their kids safe when riding in vehicles.”

Factors contributing to improperly restrained children include an improperly installed car seat, use of a car seat that does not fit the child based on their size and the seat manufacturer’s limits, and not properly securing the harness or seat belt. To have your car seat inspected to ensure it is properly installed, visit one of Car Seats Colorado’s inspection stations located throughout the state. To find a car seat inspection station near you, visit CarSeatsColorado.com.

Car Seats Colorado provides education and resources to help parents ensure their children are riding safely, as well as recycling programs for used car seats and training courses for safety technicians. Car Seats Colorado is comprised of the CSP, CDOT, local car seat technicians, law enforcement, emergency services and other professionals who are dedicated to implementing child passenger safety programs.

Learn more about how to keep children safe in vehicles and download informational resources at CarSeatsColorado.com.

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Firestone Police Dept. Meet & Greet

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elebrating the 18th Annual Meet and Greet, the Firestone Police Department is hosting a community event where the public is invited to meet local agencies and nonprofits on March 15, 2018. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Coal Ridge Middle School, 6201 Booth Drive in Firestone The Meet and Greet platform is designed to allow community members the opportunity to meet their local and county government officials to discuss concerns and issues relevant to the local region. Community members are able to utilize this informal and informational evening to visit with the Firestone Police Department and other government officials, while enjoying hot dogs, chips, chili and soft drinks.

For more information about the Meet and Greet Program, contact Firestone Community Service Officer Angela Gahnstrom at 303-833-0811 or email at agahnstrom@firestoneco. gov . For more information about the event, http://www.firestoneco.gov/meetgreet.

Project Warm-Up: 325 Blankets

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roject Warm Up of Northern Colorado gathered at Frederick High School to hand tie 325 blankets to give to every foster child currently in placement in Boulder, Weld and Larimer counties.

Jenni Lovins, 303.579.7499 at Lovins Real Estate.

2018

ANNUAL MEETING & DIRECTOR ELECTION

WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 2018

www.unitedpower.com/annualmeeting

MEET THE CANDIDATES Attend a Meet the Candidate event near you to learn more about each of the candidates vying for a Board seat in the 2018 Director Election.

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.

Adams County Fairgrounds

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 | 7:30 a.m.

Fort Lupton Recreation Center THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 | 7:30 a.m.

Coal Creek Canyon Community Center FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 | 7:30 a.m.

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www.unitedpower.com 303-659-0551 • 303-637-1300