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Carbon Valley Animal Hospital Earns Accreditation from Top Veterinary Association Less than 15% of small-animal hospitals in the US and Canada achieve AAHA accreditation

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arbon Valley Animal Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Carbon Valley Animal Hospital earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility, and client service.

Unlike human hospitals, not all animal hospitals are required to be accredited.

Pet owners can trust that an AAHA-accredited hospital follows the AAHA Standards of Accreditation, which are continuously reviewed and updated by leaders in the veterinary profession to reflect changing best practices from the cutting edge of veterinary medicine.

AAHA-accredited hospitals are recognized among the finest in the industry because they voluntarily choose to be evaluated on more than 900 quality standards that go above and beyond state regulations, ranging from patient care and pain management to staff training and advanced diagnostic services.

Carbon Valley Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary clinic providing comprehensive healthcare services and boarding to pets in Firestone, Frederick and Dacono. We are located at 101 Grant Ave. in Firestone.

Here, at CVAH, we are committed to offer quality care at every stage of your pet’s life. From routine preventive care to early detection and treatment of wide range of conditions and diseases and surgeries, we have expertise to provide passionate care your pet need. We treat all our fuzzy, feathery, furry, scaly patients as our own. Please, visit us on www.carbonvalleyanimalhospital.com or give us a call at 303/833-2244.

Not a local? Use the AAHA-Accredited Hospital Locator to find AAHA-accredited hospitals in your area. For more information about accreditation, visit aaha.org or connect on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Dacono’s Pete Vitt Seeks Help for His Sister in Her Battle with Breast Cancer ete Vitt, a Dacono resident, is asking our Carbon PValley communities to help his sister, Cynthia (Cindy) Richards. (shown right w/husband and grandkids)

Pete says, “My sister is being treated for breast cancer and needs more surgery. Her Insurance requires a deductible of $7000.00, in advance or she won’t receive the necessary surgery, scheduled for February 2. She is employed as a therapist (but unable to work) and her husband has a small retirement pension. They have used up their resources. If you can help with any amount, we would be so grateful.”

You can donate at www.gofund.me/6ba2bec5 or you can mail a check or even an encouraging card to this newspaper, CVCR at PO Box 962, Frederick, CO 80530. Kelly Martindale will deliver all gifts to the family so that 100% of the gifts goes to the family.

Cindy’s daughter says on the go fund me page, “For as long as I can remember my Mom has always been a person who helps others. She serves God everyday by serving those in her community. She is a ray of sunshine wherever she goes with a positive and cheerful personality and has great empathy for others. She spends her days providing therapy for others through her work and is a loving wife, mother of five and grandmother to eight grandchildren.”

Mary continues, “My mom was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer in June and they started her on chemotherapy. The doctors were hoping the chemo would reduce the three masses in her breast and three in the lymph nodes and stop them from growing/spreading so that they could surgically remove them prior to starting radiation.

She had surgery in December and instead of three infected lymph nodes they found and removed fourteen infected lymph nodes along with three masses. During the surgery they found dormant cancer in tissue behind the breasts and will have to remove the tissue to the muscle wall.”

Unfortunately, due to the new calendar year she must pay her insurance deductible of $7,000 again prior to the surgery. Of course, there are many other expenses for travel to and from doctors and for family travel and medicine and medical supplies. The whole family has extended their credit cards in this last year and they need our help. Please, Make a Difference in the life of your neighbor, today.

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Vol. 22, Issue 2

What's OnMy Mind Kelly Martindale, Publisher

Call to Action (CTA) WOW A lot happened in the last 31 days. I don’t know about you, but I was shocked, scared, in disbelief, and challenged. The whole last twelve months have turned the world upside down. Do you fi nd yourself questioning what you believe in? Have you changed any of your deeply held convictions?

I’ve spent many hours considering what I believe in since the January issue of this publication. What I landed on is anyone who reads this publication on a somewhat regular basis would assume, and rightfully so, that I love Jesus, I love my family, I love my community, and I love America.

I make no secret about that, not in these pages and not in my daily life. I would say that most of what is published within these pages, I believe in and I act on and I support.

But what if there is more that I can do, for the Lord, my family, my community,

and my country?

I’ll take a chance and say that I think the majority of people who reside in the fi fty miles around me, care about their family and country also. With that, we automatically have something in common, even if we have different religious and/or political viewpoints.

Where do we go from here? How can we work together for the betterment of our families and neighbors? Send me your ideas. Tell me what you need.

We are most often better together, especially when we love without conditions. Everybody has a back story.

It’s what makes you, you and me, me.

Mutual respect can take us a long way on this journey to rediscover our history and understand the role it plays in our future.

Will you join me, in working together, to make our neighborhoods the safe havens we hope for? What can we do together?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dear Fellow Patriots,

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he Weld County Republican Party deserves dedicated, passionate, principled leaders to guide our Party forward. I am excited to announce that I will be running for Chairman of the Weld County Republican Party. When I ran for Weld County Commissioner District 1, I promised to work hard to “Make Weld Great Again.” It is time to ensure Weld County has the leadership necessary to fight for our Constitutional principles and elect strong leaders with integrity!

I am a fourth generation resident of Weld County, graduate of CSU, and proud to serve our community. In 2010, I was elected to serve on the Windsor Town Board and in 2016, elected as Mayor. I have and continue to serve the community through a variety of volunteer roles.

Taking on radical leftists and preserving our Republic is one of my greatest passions.

We have the opportunity to make Weld County the prime example of a conservative bastion. We know that we have large obstacles to overcome, but that just means it is our duty to get our message out, work together, and share the truth to expose the corrupt narratives.

With redistricting coming upon us, Weld County needs leadership who understand the importance of growth, planning, and communication for our future strategy.

I would be grateful for your confidence, trust and your vote!

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“Christians should endeavor to be known as people who will stand in the gap for vulnerable people, loving them for the long term, and committing to the flourishing of the people in our local neighborhoods,” according to Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, policy director at the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission.

“When we humbly serve, in private and in the public square, our actions say something about who God is and what he cares about.”

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Even though January came out of the gates a little rough, we were ready and improvised to meet the challenges ahead.

The District was able to partner with one of our partners, Centura Health. The Fire District did not make the vaccine mandatory, however, those who did not take the vaccine will have to comply with long-term personal protective restrictions within our system. The majority of our personnel requested the vaccine and were happy to do their part at stopping the spread of COVID. Our personnel have seen this virus first hand over the last 11 months and know how dangerous and threatening it can be to others.

The District also assisted obtaining vaccines for Frederick Police Department, Firestone Police Department, and Dacono Police Department.

The District is beginning the implementation of our five-year strategic plan this month. This plan was developed with external stakeholders from the Carbon Valley informing us and educating us where they would like to see their fire and emergency medical services district in the next five years. The main goals within the plan are: z Enhance the District’s external relationships to improve services to our customers. z Enhance community engagement to improve community resilience through risk reduction. z Enhance the District’s career development processes to better prepare members for professional and personal growth. z Enhance service delivery through innovative design, procurement, and

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As a safety reminder, please make sure your vehicle is ready for winter travel. As we go into the months of February and March, these months are many times the months that provide us the most snow. The three P’s of safe winter driving: PREPARE for the trip; PROTECT yourself; and PREVENT crashes on the road. Maintain your care by having a health battery, proper tire tread, good windshield wipers, and dress accordingly. Stay safe and thank you for your support Carbon Valley.

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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. z Historically, the scholarships have ranged from $500-$1,000 depending upon the number of qualifying applicants. Applications and eligibility information are available at CityofDacono.com. z

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z Responsible Growth: The Board of Trustees recently approved the purchase of the 16,000 square-feet bean processing plant, in the heart of Old Town Mead. The property is being acquired with Recreation Center Facilities Funds from impact fees.

Over the next several months staff will conduct community outreach to establish a priority list of features. Town staff will soon implement the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community Connectâ&#x20AC;? platform, which allows building permit

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z Happy February, Frederick and Carbon Valley neighbors! February is a month filled with celebrations. Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and Heart Health Month come to mind, but did you know that there is a whole week dedicated to Engineers in February?

So, it is fitting that the Town of Frederick, being â&#x20AC;&#x153;Built On What Matters,â&#x20AC;? would be able to combine a month observing heart focused holidays with the recognition of our Engineering and Building Department. Meet the team whose focus is to create a safe community by planning, designing, and constructing our water and transportation systems. z Kevin Ash, P.E. has been our Engineering Director since 2017 after 23 years of municipal engineering in Colorado.

He shares a mix of leadership and technical engineering savvy while preserving Frederickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personality with infrastructure designed to support our population. Kevinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite thing about Fred is our culture. He says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone cares about giving their

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z Did you miss my 2020 year in review? If so, I encourage you to go take a look at all that was done â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even during a global pandemic. 2021 has already shown itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a busy year!

A lot is going on in our community, and I encourage you to stay

New City Annex Building Begins Construction

z In November 2020, the City Council approved plans for a new Dacono City Hall annex building. This new 10,000 square foot building will serve as the new City Council Chamber, Municipal Court, and provide additional space for the Dacono Police Department. Construction is anticipated to be complete in Summer 2021.

applications to be directly uploaded, reducing overall processing time. z Reliable Infrastructure: Utility potholing is underway at key locations for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project. The Town is coordinating with United Power regarding the undergrounding of the overhead power at Welker and Third Street intersection. A draft Utility Plan has been completed and is under review. Staff is finalizing the construction drawing and bid documents for the Public Works Facility. z Public Safety: The Board of Trustees approved a ďŹ&#x201A;eet management lease agreement through cooperative purchasing of five vehicles. The Speed Limit study will be brought before the Board of Trustees by the end of January. Our Mead Police have been fully outfitted with body cameras to ensure accountability and transparency to the public. z Fiscal Stability: The Town is inviting proposals to provide municipal auditing services and currently accepting bids for our

Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements. Bids and Requests for Proposals help ensure transparency and show our residents we are accountable for project goals and vendor choices. We continue to explore revenue opportunities and grants while maintaining best practices and internal controls policies. z Connected Community: Youth sports and summer camps are now open for registration. Youth soccer begins in March and the registration deadline is February 15. The Town of Mead is still offering senior to-go meals every Thursday through Weld County Friendly Forks. Make sure you stay up to date on all Mead news and events. Subscribe to our monthly Mead Messenger and email notifications: www.townofmead.org/ newsletter/subscriptions. Check out our Resident Information webpage! This is a great resource for information related to police services, fire department, utilities and more: https://www. townofmead.org/community/page/resident-information.

best and encouraging others to give their best to achieve success for the entirety of Frederick.â&#x20AC;? He wanted to be a coach when he was growing up, and from my Mayoral perspective is doing a great job as such for our community. He calls some intelligent, thoughtful, and admirable plays. z Have you ever known someone to be able to share random (yet, cool) facts about topics you are wildly impressed by?

Well, meet Sara. Sara can tell you interesting facts about many things, including water. Like, how 325,851 gallons of water serves the needs of 2 families of 4-5 people for one year. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of water! Since 2015, Sara has been our â&#x20AC;&#x153;water wizardâ&#x20AC;? or more well known as the Civil Engineer. She is responsible for the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water system, supply, and conservation. You may see her from time to time at Milavec lake testing water levels and quality or monitoring her Solarbees. If you see her, ask her what made her want to be an Egyptologist when growing up. I told you she is cool. z Jason Berg has been a Frederick engineer since 2018. His day-to-day includes development review, construction inspection and transportation engineering such as the concrete alleyway and pavement maintenance program. Jasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite thing about working in Frederick is the small-town feel and the ability to work in various areas each day. He has been inďŹ&#x201A;uential in planning and implementing the inaugural transportation master plan, the safe routes to schools project and the engineering of developments throughout Town. He is quiet and so very nice.

Jason has always wanted to be an engineer like his dad and

grandfather. I am so grateful and Frederick is lucky to have Jason ensuring our community is built on what matters. z The Building Division is responsible for the building permit and inspection activities for all commercial, industrial, and residential projects within the Town (we average about 6% growth from year to year in Fred). Within this division, you will find our beloved Permit Technician, Kathy Larson. She started in 2002 and has been issuing building permits ever since. It makes sense to me that she loves Frederickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family atmosphere because she is also a collector of all things Giraffe (her office is adorable), an animal known for family values. My favorite thing about Kathy is her kindness. She is always welcoming, asks how you are and is endlessly helpful. z Chuck Sandifer is our Chief Building Official who has called Frederick home since 2020. He is a forward thinker who enjoys working in and building upon our small-town charm. He fits right in with his storytelling ability and â&#x20AC;&#x153;never met a strangerâ&#x20AC;? attitude. Chuck helps improve our building standardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; continuity while helping businesses and residents understand how they can build a safe structure. Do you know what a rockstar Chief Building Official and someone who wanted to be a professional basketball player have in common? Chuck. #swish z Please join me in celebrating these wonderful people, Frederick. They are exceptional at what they do in building and securing our future. z From my heart to yours, thanks for being you, Fred.

up-to-date by signing up for updates from the Town at www. firestoneco.gov/notifyme and following us on social media. A few notable updates for February: z At the end of January, the Board of Trustees started work on the Central Park Master Plan Project. At most upcoming Work Sessions, held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, we will be working on the Master Plan. I invite the public to join us, we want your input and you to be a part of the decision making process.

Visit www.firestoneco.gov/CentralPark for more information. z SAVE THE DATE! We hope to see you at the Annual Meet & Greet hosted by the Firestone Police Department on March 18, 2021 at the Police Department & Municipal Court Facility from 6-8 p.m. This event allows community members to

meet their local and county government officials, town staff, and other community groups to discuss concerns and issues relevant to the region. z The Board of Trustees is hosting four upcoming Virtual Chat with a Trustee events. These events provide a great opportunity to speak with Firestoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elected officials and staff, ask questions and discuss issues or concerns related to the Town of Firestone. Join us on Wed, Feb 3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Sat, Feb 20 from 1-3 p.m.; Wed, Mar 3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; and Wed, Mar 31 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information and log-in details, please visit www.firestoneco.gov/chat. z Thank you for your support. It is an honor to be your Mayor. z Mayor Bobbi Sindelar

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ven though winter is not yet over, spring and summer are on the not-so-distant horizon, more and more homeowners will be stepping outside to tackle outdoor projects. With more time being spent at home, revamping outdoor living spaces in preparation for the warmer months will give you a jump start on spending more time outside. Whether you’re looking for a great space to entertain or just hang with the family on the weekends, below is some winning advice on creating unique outdoor living spaces.

Tailor to your needs. Think specifically about what you will be using the space for.

Just because a grill and a picnic table are standbys for a barbecue area doesn’t mean that’s what you need to go with. Maybe your family has a longstanding Saturday night pizza tradition, and so a wood-fire oven would be a better fit. Have young kids? Consider placing a swing set or a hanging hammock chair near your lounge chairs to keep the little ones entertained while you relax nearby with a watchful eye.

Go bold. Statement pieces don’t only belong indoors. A unique set of tables and chairs or weatherproof sofa and chaise can look great in your garden. Are you an art fan or birding enthusiast? Consider a statue or a series of colorful bird baths and feeders.

Upgrade your furniture. Outdoor furniture has developed far past the traditional plastic deck chairs. From wicker to wood and canvas, there are so many fun options that can really add character to your living space.

Porch party. Porches aren’t just meant as a reprieve from inclement weather. Think of your front porch as a mini deck. Homeowners with front porches can take advantage of their space by adding a luxurious feel with a daybed, a quaint reading nook, a space for sipping coffee on Sundays, I-25 & Hwy 52 www.ggeqpt.com or even a narrow bar with stools for entertaining.

Outdoor oasis. Love gardening? Create a living space within your garden beds by hanging a hammock between two trees, adding a delicate tea table, or several oversized outdoor chairs for lounging. Adding a stone walkway or small patio can really up the garden atmosphere. Garden party, anyone?

Keep it simple. Just because your outdoor space is limited, it doesn’t mean your options need to be. A pair of elegant outdoor chairs and a small card table can go a long way in improving the livability of your yard. Add a trellis so plants can grow upward and provide a bit of privacy, ideal for urban dwellers.

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4. Los requisitos mínimos Si cumple con los requisitos mínimos, se le enviará una solicitud de documentos adicionales.

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5. Los documents adicionales Recibir, completar y regresar los documents adicionales que han sido solicitados.

6. Comite de Seleccion de Propietarios Si cumple con los requisitos mínimos, se le contactara para poder completar una entrevista con el Comite de Seleccion de Propetarios.

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Vol. 22, Issue 2

What's Going OnIN FIRESTONE Frederick-Firestone Fire District and Firestone Police Department Respond to Reported Explosion On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Frederick-Firestone Fire District (FFFD) and Firestone Police Department responded to a reported explosion in Firestone.

The dispatched call came in at 2:38 p.m. and was at 9744

The Town has applied for the State’s Small Business Relief Program

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his week, the Town of Firestone applied to the State of Colorado’s Small Business Relief (SBR) Program that was created during the recent legislative Special Session under Senate Bill 20B-001. The program makes $37 million available to Colorado small businesses in the restaurant, bar, gym, and movie theatre industry that have suffered at least a 20% reduction in profits during the pandemic.

Should the Town receive funding, the Town’s Economic Development office will work with qualified businesses to apply for the program. The Town will be notified of the status of the SBR program funding by Friday, January 15, 2021.

The Town of Firestone is committed to continually looking for resources to support businesses in our community. We will share updates about this program and others as we receive them. Additionally, we have many resources compiled online for the business community and encourage you to reach out to our Economic Development staff if you have any questions or need support. Please visit www.firestoneco.gov/COVID19_Biz for more information.

Thank you for your continued support. It is an honor to be your Mayor.

Bobbi Sindelar

End of Year Update from Mayor Sindelar

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have been reflecting on what successes we have had this year at the Town of Firestone and wanted to share. Throughout this year, the Town continued to provide essential

services to the community, all while taking appropriate precautions. Even when needing to work remotely, the Town continued to operate and conduct business by utilizing technology.

The Town of Firestone has continually affirmed its commitment to protecting residents’ and employees’ health and safety while still providing services to the public. The Board of Trustees and the Town Manager agree - it’s our #1 priority. Below are a few highlights from the year and you can find the full list on our website www.firestoneco.gov:

ADMINISTRATION

• Applied for and was awarded a $1 million grant from the State of Colorado (DOLA) to construct the new Town Hall.

• Oversaw the Gould Property structures’ demolition to allow for the St. Vrain Water Treatment Plant to begin construction.

• Completed the Broadband Assessment & Feasibility Study that obtained data that will help the Board of Trustees make informed decisions concerning high-speed internet delivery options.

Additionally, the Board is exploring a range of alternatives available for promoting advanced broadband services to Firestone citizens, businesses and Town agencies.

• Coordinated with Via Paratransit Service to begin transportation services for Firestone residents who are 60 years or older, or have a disability.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Throughout the year, the Economic Development team promoted approved developments, available properties, and updates to the development process and regulations to site selectors, brokers, commercial developers, and consulting firms.

• Since March, have been providing up-to-date COVID-19 related business resources to Firestone businesses through email, webpage updates, social media, personal phone calls, and in-person visits when feasible.

• Updated Firestone Urban Renewal Authority webpages.

Roadrunner Ave. in Firestone. Upon arrival, crews found smoke and searched for any signs of a fire.

FFFD did transport one person with injuries. Early indications are that the incident does not involve oil and gas. The cause of the fire was accidental in nature, and is officially undetermined in its cause.

Along with FFFD and Firestone P.D., Weld County Drug Task Force, and Platteville-Gilcrest Fire District also responded to the scene.

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Your Epiphany Moment

By Betty Heath

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ood News is always welcome at my house.

When I receive good news that overshadows any of the bad news (chaos) of late I feel the need to share it publicly.

If you recall, I shared with you the written eulogy that George’s daughter, Kim wrote when he passed away.

She wasn’t able to be here with us during his last days on Planet Earth, but she gave some written insights on how he had influenced her life.

She wrote: “Most of you don’t know, but a few years ago I decided to go back to school to study medicine. (Yes, even though I’m in my 40’s. General practice - I’m too old for specialties at this point.)

The further along I go, the more I realize exactly what I want to do, and that is to work in Spanish-speaking under served communities. That’s all I want to do. No fancy offices; no hospitals. I want to go where others won’t. Those people need care too. I’m about halfway through my Bachelors of Science, Biology and then will be headed to Arizona/New Mexico for med school so that my clinical hours in training can be with Spanish speaking populations. (My minor is in Spanish) This is because of my Dad. He planted the seeds of this desire in me 40 years ago” The middle of January, 2021 I received this message: After completing half of her bachelor degree program The University of New York at Oswego, New York conferred Associate of Science degree to Kimberly Heath Taylor at the end of the semester on 12/2020. She is majoring in Math and Science with a 4.0+ GPA and received honors from Phi Theta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude.

State University of New York at Oswego is a public college in the City of Oswego and Town of Oswego, New York. Full-time enrollment is 6,767 Undergrads that are offered a mix of online and on campus learning.

Today I visited the Heath Memorial at the McClure Heath Bridge in Firestone and placed a red rose beside George’s fedora and told him how proud I am that our daughter is following in his footsteps. She has accomplished this along with home-schooling her three sons.

You can always connect with me at begeheath690@aol.com.

ENGINEERING

• Rewrote the Town’s Engineering Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction.

This is the guiding document that requires that Town owned public improvements (roads, water lines, storm sewer, etc.) are designed and constructed in a safe and quality manner and ensures Town improvements meet an expected service life.

• Streamlined the Right-of-Way Permit review and issuance process for quicker approvals and permit issuance.

• Created a new GIS WebHub on the Town’s website to provide easier access to a wider range of Town maps.

• Completed bringing engineering development review in house, reducing the reliance on outside consultants.

FINANCE

• Received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the GFOA. • Updated the Debt Policy, Investment Policy, Travel Policy, and Working Reserve Policy and created new processes within those areas.

• Invested $10 million into higher yield investment instruments through a Managed Investments Firm.

• Issued Water Enterprise Bonds for the construction of the St. Vrain Water Treatment Facility.

• Issued Certificates of Participation for the construction of the new Town Hall facility.

• Adopted the 2021 Annual Operating & Capital Improvement Budget.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Recruited and employed 7 new approved positions and filled 10 vacant positions.

• Developed and introduced new Town-wide job descriptions and performance evaluation documents.

• Introduced a new Pay for Performance program and Official Pay Scale for Town employees and a Step Pay Plan for Police Officers.

• Conducted an Organization Culture Survey. As a result, we now have a Culture Advisory Team with members from all departments working on building upon the Town’s current culture.

• The Human Resources Department has served as the primary resource for the Town’s response, as an employer to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pet of the Month: Rosko Duff

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ere is the story of how Rosko saved his family: “In the middle of the night in August, a large fire started in our garage. We were sleeping and did not smell the smoke, and our smoke detectors did not go off because the door from the garage to the house was sealed a little too well! Rosko knew something was wrong and tried to wake us up by growling. I told him to go back to bed more than once! He was persistent and began hitting my elbow with his nose. I finally got up and knew there was a fire somewhere. Our hot water heater, furnace, and natural gas lines were hot and melting when we found the fire.

We lost everything in our garage (including our cars). Thanks to Rosko, we were able to get out safely and call 911! He saved our lives and our home, so thankful for our best friend!”

BRUSH UP ON THE FACTS: Dental disease is painful for pets.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

• Despite the constantly changing regulations, the Events team hosted safe, socially distanced events all year long. The Town of Firestone knew how important it was to continue to host these events, as they provided a much-needed reprieve to the community. This included the 4th at Firestone, Food & Flick Fridays and the Holiday Festival.

Has your pet had a dental exam lately? Oral health affects overall health so dental examinations are an important factor in keeping your animals happy and healthy!

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Rosko’s mom- Jenna

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What's Going OnIN MEAD Ag-Buildings to be Transformed into Rec Facility

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2021 Goals z 3rd Street Reconstruction Project from WCR 34.5 to WCR 38 z Enhance communication and transparency with residents z Provide police officers with body worn cameras z Continue branding and signing efforts throughout town z Plat Meadow Ridge Subdivision z Mead Towne Center opening z Complete Highland Lake Park improvements Phase I z Launch Recreation and Events Brochure z Complete Welker Avenue and 3rd Street intersection design z Break ground on new Public Works Facility z Recreation Facility community outreach z Ziggis Coffee World Headquarters and coffee shop construction z Agfinity site redesign complete and running z 300 residential homes constructed z Grow social media presence for Town and Mead PD z Explore revenue enhancement opportunities and grants z Enhance technology and institute safeguards against cyber threats z Hire two additional police officers, making Mead PD fully staffed z Implement Community Connect platform for building permit applications z Provide interactive mapping platform on website for public access to development and comprehensive plans

own officials have set their sights on repurposing an iconic remnant of local agrarian history to expand recreational opportunities for Mead residents. On January 11, the Town Board voted unanimously to purchase the 16,000 square-foot pinto bean processing plant at 401 3rd Street in the heart of Old Town Mead. The plan is to transform the long vacant, deteriorating buildings and the spartan one-acre site into a vibrant recreation facility, community hub and gleaming centerpiece for the downtown area. Residents will have opportunities to provide input on the design of the building and help decide what activities will be offered at the new facility.

The Board’s decision to move forward with the project has Mayor Colleen Whitlow excited and optimistic about the future. “Residents have made it clear that expanding recreational opportunities is a huge priority in our town. After evaluating the property and reviewing our options, we decided this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to not only provide a muchneeded amenity for the members of our community, but to incorporate a piece of local history into the project. This is the first step down a long road, but I’m so happy for the people of Mead who have waited so long for this, and I’m excited to watch the process unfold,” said Whitlow.

The Town is purchasing the property with development impact funds that have accumulated over time and are earmarked specifically for a recreation facility. In 2020, the Town tasked its building officials, architects, and structural engineers with evaluating the property’s suitability for the intended purposes. While it will take significant rehabilitation, the property has “good bones,” and represents a golden opportunity for adaptive reuse.

Adaptive reuse is a common practice utilized as a means towards more sustainable development, whereby efforts are made to avoid total demolition of existing structures, whenever possible. Instead, existing structures are modified and then reused for purposes other than what they were originally designed for. Repurposing has several community benefits. It can save money on building materials and new construction. Because vacant properties and buildings are already served by existing utilities, costly expansion, or installation of new infrastructure is not needed. Adaptive reuse of buildings located in walkable, compact areas, downtown development districts, or historic areas can help to revitalize an area and spur economic development.

The Town of Mead is utilizing the Recreation Center Facilities Fund from impact fees to acquire the old bean plant. Impact Fees are a one-time fee imposed by the town on new development projects to help reduce the economic burden of growth. This restricted fund can only be used towards a recreation facility and was collected from new development for the sole purpose of building a recreation facility in Mead.

Over the next several months staff will conduct community outreach to establish a priority list of features.

Senior Lunch Program- Pick-Up Meals Available

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ead-area seniors are able to take part in the Weld County Senior Nutrition “Friendly Fork” Meal Program. Lunch is served every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. For seniors 60 years of age and older, there is a $4.00 suggested donation per meal. Guests under 60 years old are welcome to attend lunch for a fee of $14.00 per meal. Meals are prepared by the University of Northern Colorado Dining Services and are nutritionally planned. Reservations for the lunch must be called in the Wednesday prior to the lunch to Kaley Hein at 970-805-4204, by no later than 9:30 a.m. Meals are currently only being offered as to-go lunches.

Member Spotlight: Active Live Chiropractic & Massage Center Active Life Chiropractic & Massage Center was founded in 2016 by Dr. Andrew Spiczenski D.C. and Joelle Khan, LMT when they relocated to Mead from Chicago. They found a good fit in an established practice for sale with clientele that were already receiving the treatment protocols that Dr Andrew offered. They also felt there was untapped potential and opportunity to offer Mead something it was missing- a holistic approach to healthcare operating 6 days a week.

Dr. Andrew believes in a full body approach to care and he and Joelle have structured Active Life to provide a full body approach to wellness; muscular, joint and soft tissue.

In addition to chiropractic manipulations, Dr Andrew utilizes muscle release with Myofascial massage and Physical Therapy exercises. These services perfectly compliment Joelle’s practice of massage therapy, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Cupping, & Ayurvedic Massage (Abhyanga).

Active Life celebrated 4 years of business in Mead with an expansion of their practice in 2020.

They relocated their practice a few doors down and doubled the space they had available to treat patients. They currently offer Chiropractic Care and Massage. Their new space will allow them to expand their massage and acupuncture services with an additional massage therapist. They will also be adding a Physical Therapist to their staff. Long term plans include adding a Nurse Practitioner to the staff so that Active Life can become your primary care and wellness center.

Covid19 didn’t have a significant impact on their business, but Dr Andrew is seeing a lot of what he calls “work from home” injuries. Many people have been relocated to home offices and these spaces are not ergonomically designed to prevent repetitive injury. Dr Andrew offers us a few helpful tips: • Make sure your computer screen is at eye level. If you work on a laptop consider a separate monitor.

• Keep your feet flat on the ground while at your desk.

• Make sure your desk/keyboard and chair heights are compatible to prevent shoulder strain.

Consider a taller chair if needed.

• Remember to get up and move regularly

Congratulations to Active Life Chiropractic and Massage on four years in Mead!

For more information on services, massage specials, or to schedule an appointment check out Active Life’s website at: www.alcmc.com.

Mead Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program

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he purpose of the Mead Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program is to help the recipient achieve their post-secondary education and career goals. The committee will be extending two $250.00 scholarships this year.

1 Scholarship to a 4 year college or university 1 Scholarship to a 2 year program or trade school If you would like to donate to the Scholarship Program, please email us at info@ meadchamber.org.

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Sewer Rates Effective March 1, 2021

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ith the recent adoption of Ordinance No. 949, residents can expect monthly sewer rates to increase by 6 percent in 2021, on your April 2021 bill.

The rate adjustment is a result of the 2019 Wastewater Rate and Fee Study Report. The study reviewed financial projections, compared current wastewater system costs against appropriate industry benchmarks, and evaluated the base and usage rate structures required to fund the town’s wastewater system and maintain the wastewater utility. The new sewer rates were considered and adopted by the Board of Trustees in January 2021.

Body Worn Cameras

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ou might notice something new on the uniforms of the Mead Police. Axon body-worn cameras are now standard issue for the officers of Mead. This past June, legislation was passed that requires all officers to be issued body-worn cameras by 2023. Bodyworn cameras are used by law enforcement to record their interactions with the public or gather video evidence at a crime scene.

Our new system allows officers to easily share the evidence with the District Attorney’s Office through a simple link.

The storage is cloud based and requires very limited actions by officers. The Axon system also includes the ability to redact videos as required by law. Overall, the new system will save significant amount of officer time and labor, allowing them back on the street, instead of manually redacting and burning DVD’s for evidence.

These body-worn cameras allow officers to be fully transparent and accountable to the public. This is a statement to our residents that we are dedicated to being open and honest about our interactions with the community.

We invite you to explore our website and Facebook page as a source of information about your Chamber.

Website: www.meadchamber.org Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MeadChamber/ Email: info@meadchamber.org Mailing Address: P.O. Box 727 Mead, CO 80542

Mead Chamber Members Corner • • • • • • • • •

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST & RETURNING MEMBERS:

Agfinity, Inc. Guardian Angels Catholic Church Koldeway Electric, Inc. Lynn Cunningham Appliance, Inc. Richie Brothers Auctioneers Roof Check, Inc. Route 66 Restaurant True North Insurance and Financial Strategies Ziggi’s Coffee

The Mead Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank members for your support of the chamber and of our communities during the COVID pandemic. Being a member of the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce means that you have joined the team leading change for the good in the Mead Area. We are a team of business and community leaders who are your advocates for a bright future in Mead.

2021 Board of Directors

Jay Stype - President Dawn Adams - Vice President Jim - Whitlow - Treasurer Susan Stype - Secretary Ian Bodley - Director Laura Owen - Director Bill Meier - Director Winslow Taylor - Director Christopher Tone - Director, Dina Young - Director Colleen Whitlow - Past President

Upcoming Mead Chamber Events

February 17, 2021 - 12:00 - 1:00 pm Join us for our first Quarterly Brown Bag Luncheon Workshop Series of the year. Come and learn and be inspired with our FREE quarterly series of informational and educational workshops! This series is conducted by local business experts, chamber board members, and associates of our chamber partners. The workshops feature a wide variety of topics that are helpful for anyone involved with a business, from owners and managers to entry-level employees. Sign up today at info@meadchamber.org.

Upcoming Town of Mead Activities & Events

Youth sports and summer camps are now open for registration. Youth soccer begins in March and the registration deadline is February 15. The Town of Mead is still offering senior to-go meals every Thursday through Weld County Friendly Forks.

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Vol. 22, Issue 2

The Amazing Benefits Of Vitamin D

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itamin D is an extremely important component of healthy aging as well as a strong immune system, possibly even assisting in battling Covid-19. Unfortunately many older adults don’t get enough of it, leading to symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, including bone softening, nausea, cognitive difficulties, and frailty. The recommended dose of vitamin D for older adults is: 600 IU for those under 71 and 800 IU for those 71 and older.

Here we will discuss the benefits of vitamin D for seniors, common sources, and how the vitamin can protect aging adults’ mood, bone health, and overall long-term wellness.

Helping seniors age in place.

Vitamin D can boost overall immune systems and fight disease

Scientists cite the important nutrient as a preventive treatment for everything from colon cancer to the flu. Due to its ability to manage immune cells, a healthy vitamin D status puts older adults at decreased risk for colon cancer and blood cancers, specifically.

Recent research from the University of Eastern Finland also suggests reduced mortality among some cancer patients treated with vitamin D. In addition to fending off life-threatening and chronic diseases, vitamin D can help boost seniors’ immune system to defeat more everyday illnesses, like colds, the flu, and other respiratory conditions. A global study incorporating 25 clinical trials reported that vitamin D promotes “natural antibiotic-like substances” in the lungs.

Protect oral health with vitamin D

Often, aging makes dental care more difficult to manage. While getting older brings increased likelihood of gum disease and tooth decay, vitamin D provides a strong defense. In a study of 67 dental patients, those with higher vitamin D levels exhibited a lower likelihood of contracting oral health diseases, the most prominent cause of senior tooth decay and loss. This recent research has been reaffirmed by many other studies, all of which note the link between vitamin D and the body’s ability to absorb calcium.

Without vitamin D, the mouth would experience calcium deficiency, putting seniors at increased risk for gum disease.

There’s growing evidence that an often-overlooked vitamin may have a protective effect against COVID-19 as well, according to recent research. Several studies have shown that COVID-19 patients who are deficient in vitamin D are more likely to experience serious illness, severe complications and increased risk of death. And one study showed that when hospitalized COVID-19 patients took oral vitamin D supplements as part of their treatment, they were significantly less likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit than COVID-19 patients who didn’t receive vitamin D supplements. “Doctors and researchers are still learning a lot about the novel coronavirus as it moves through our communities, but it does appear that having sufficient levels of vitamin D in your system may offer some protection from the worst that COVID-19 has to offer,” says Ciro Carafa, M.D. and internal medicine specialist at Hackensack Meridian Medical Group.

Vitamin D can boost overall mental health

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Vitamin D improves mental health in older adults, combating prevalent issues like elderly depression. A 2017 study of more than 5,600 older adults found a link between lower levels of vitamin D and depressive symptoms, such as loneliness, lack of enjoyment, and restless sleep. Study participants with the least amount of vitamin D reported more pronounced mental health concerns.

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Vitamin D and Calcium for better bone health in the elderly

Osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become brittle and weak, affects 16% of all seniors, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The condition carries serious health risks, potentially leading to falls and other home safety hazards. The clear connection between vitamin D and bone health in the elderly helps defend against bone softening.

For added effectiveness, older adults should pair the recommended vitamin D dose for seniors with calcium. A 2019 American Medical Association analysis of 49,000 found seniors who combined adequate vitamin D levels and sufficient calcium intake reduced their risk of hip fractures by 16%.

How to get the recommended dose of vitamin D for seniors

There are several ways to attain vitamin D benefits: 1. Sunshine is one of the best natural sources of vitamin D. Take an afternoon walk, or use a UV lamp for the winter months.

2. Cod Liver Oil. One tablespoon of cod liver oil supplements equals 170% of daily vitamin D. 3. Four or five sliced, white mushrooms make up half of the needed vitamin D intake.

4. Three ounces of cooked salmon account for more than 80% of necessary vitamin D. 5. A cup of milk, which is fortified with vitamin D, contains 20% of the daily recommended vitamin D value.

Beyond these natural sources, a doctor or dietitian may recommend a vitamin D supplement, after ruling out medication interactions or other health risks. For older adults meeting certain criteria, the TRU PACE program offers dietary and nutritional support programs which can assist participants in proper vitamin and supplement intake as well as proper eating programs. PACE stands for Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly.

A healthcare model centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors if they are served in the community – in their homes – whenever possible. Anyone 55 years and older who resides in the designated service area, lives safely in the community at the time of enrollment and needs assistance with at least TWO activities of daily living (certified by the state to need nursing-home-level of care) is eligible.

To learn more about the TRU PACE program and review all eligibility requirements, please visit www.pace.trucare.org or call an enrollment specialist at 303-926-4745.

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Frederick High School Booster Club.

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reetings from the Fredrick High School Booster Club. Student athletics are in full swing this Spring. Boys and girls basketball will resume normal schedules. We are also proud to announce the inaugural season of girls swimming.

Check out the high school athletics page for more information and attendance restrictions. The students have also moved back to the hybrid model of learning in January. As you may have noticed the school is getting a face lift. The addition is moving toward completion and the gym was recently painted on the inside. We haven’t received any new information on Prom or After Prom. Please continue to check the booster club website for updates.

Brigit’s Village in Frederick at Tipple & Johnson

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o you know about Brigit’s Village?

Brigit’s Village is a nonprofit whose mission is to bring a welcoming and reasonably-priced housing community to the Carbon Valley. They plan to build 40 multi-family affordable apartments in the Town of Frederick, serving low-income families with housing and community programs. For more information, visit BrigitsVillage.org.

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February is American Heart Month!

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

Reservations are required and must be made by 11:30 am the business day prior by calling the Friendly Fork hotline at 970400-6955 and leaving a message with your name, phone number and which location.

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

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

Suggested donation: $4 South County Location on Tuesday/Thursday at Carbon Valley Senior Center across from the Recreation Center, at 6615 Frederick Way in Frederick. To-go boxes will be served at 11:30 am. Please share this with any seniors who would benefit from this program. If you are a senior or know one who needs help accessing other food resources call 970-400-6132.

Library Curbside Pickup Need a good read? Looking for your next mystery? Can’t stand to read the same bedtime story to your kids again? Well good news for you!

The Carbon Valley Regional Library (7 Park Avenue, Firestone) begins curbside pickup today! There are only three quick steps to access your next page-turner. Simply place your items on hold, schedule your curbside pickup appointment and pickup your items. Reserve your items today and dive into a great read!

Interval/Strength Training Classes!

Ladies, join us for Interval/Strength Training Classes at Time For Change Personal Training & Fitness Group! These classes are offered virtually Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm, Tuesdays & Fridays at 8:30am. Online Personal Training is also available, see my website for details on both. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & TBMM Corrective Exercise Specialist at www.

TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com or call 303.828.2856 for more info.

Virtual Chat with Firestone Trustee Firestone Residents & Business Owners: You are invited to join your elected officials for VIRTUAL Chat with a Trustee events. These events provide a great opportunity to speak with Firestone’s elected officials and staff, ask questions and discuss issues or concerns related to the Town of Firestone. There will not be a formal presentation, so log-in whenever you can to chat.

Colorado Spirit COVID-19 Support 2020 is almost over, but unfortunately, we know the stress of this year has affected us in more ways than one. It is not uncommon to feel sad, anxious, irritable and lonely. Struggling with mental and emotional challenges resulting from the pandemic is a real concern. At North Range Behavioral Health, help is available at no cost to you through their Colorado Spirit COVID-19 Support Program. It’s OK to reach out for help. Program counselors are ready to help even if you just need to talk. We are all in this together! Call the Colorado Spirit Warm Line 970.347.2359 for free and confidential support.

Aims Community College Offering Free Tax Prep Help Aims Community College is continuing its 13-year partnership with Denver-based Piton Foundation to offer free tax help in our community. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the process will be different and some locations have changed.

The program at Aims has grown to serve 1,000 to 1,500 taxpayers per year, with the help of IRS-certified students and community volunteers. This year all visitors and volunteers on campus will be asked to follow COVID-19 safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Procedures have been updated to allow for social distancing, and appointments are required at some locations.

Taxpayers who earn $57,000 gross annually or less are eligible for tax preparation help. For more information about getting help filing, including making an appointment and learning what paperwork is needed to file, visit aims.co/ FreeTaxHelp.

About Aims Community College

Aims Community College is one of the most progressive two-year colleges in Colorado. Founded more than 50 years ago in Greeley, Aims has since established locations in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor.

Curriculum now includes 4,000 day, evening, weekend and online courses annually in more than 200 degree and certificate programs. Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Aims Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution. www.aims.edu

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Aim for a healthy weight

Find someone in your friend group, at work, or in your family who also wants to reach or maintain a healthy weight. (If you’re overweight, even a small weight loss of 5–10 percent helps your health.) Check in with them regularly to stay motivated.

Eat heart healthy

We tend to eat like our friends and family, so ask others close to you to join in your effort to eat healthier. Together, try NHLBI’s free Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan. Research shows that, compared to a typical American diet, it lowers high blood pressure and improves blood cholesterol levels.

Quit smoking

To help you quit, ask others for support or join a support group. Research shows that people are much more likely to quit if their spouse, friend, or sibling does. Social support online can also help you quit. All states have quit lines with trained counselors— call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). You’ll find many free resources to help you quit, such as apps, a motivational text service, and a chat line at BeTobaccoFree.hhs.gov and Smokefree.gov. If you need extra motivation to quit, consider those around you: Breathing other people’s smoke, called secondhand smoke, is dangerous. Thousands of adult nonsmokers die of stroke, heart disease, and lung cancer caused by secondhand smoke.

Manage stress

Reducing stress helps your heart health. Join with a friend or family member to do a relaxing activity every day, like walking, yoga, or meditation, or participate in a stress management program together. Physical activity also helps reduce stress. Talk to a qualified mental health provider or someone else you trust.

Improve sleep

Sleeping 7–8 hours a night helps to improve heart health. De-stressing will help you sleep, as does getting a 30-minute daily dose of sunlight. Take a walk instead of a late afternoon nap! Family members and friends: remind each other to turn off the screen and stick to a regular bedtime.

Instead of watching TV before bed, relax by listening to music, reading, or taking a bath.

Keeping a log of your blood pressure, weight goals, physical activity, and if you have diabetes, your blood sugars, will help you stay on a heart healthy track. Ask your friends or family to join you in the effort.

For more information, recipes, eating plans, helpful worksheets and more, please visit National Heart, Lung and Blood Institutes website at https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

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The CEO Weatherization Program partners with local weatherization agencies throughout the state to provide free weatherization services to Colorado residents. Qualified homeowners or renters can apply for these services by contacting the Energy Resource https://www.erc-co.org/freeCenter weatherization/. For more information, please call 970-617-2801.

ebruary is American Heart Month! Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more successful at meeting our health goals when we join forces with others. NHLBI launched the #OurHearts movement to inspire us to protect and strengthen our hearts with the support of others.

Here are some facts, how-to tips, and resources to inspire you to join with others to improve your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. About 90 percent of middle-aged people and more than 74 percent of young adults have one or more risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, or being a smoker or overweight. Having multiple risk factors increases your risk for heart disease.

Why Connecting is Good for Your Heart. Feeling connected with others and having positive, close relationships benefit our overall health, including our blood pressure and weight. While COVID-19 is keeping us physically distant, phone calls, face-time, texts to check in on family and friends may help!

Follow these heart healthy lifestyle tips and share them with your friends, family, coworkers, and others in your community Small business is the heart of and you will all be heart healthier for it: Colorado’s economy. There are z Be more physically active. more than 611,000 small businesses z Maintain a healthy weight. z Eat a nutritious diet. in Colorado, representing more z Quit smoking. than 99% of Colorado businesses. z Reduce your stress.

Supporting small businesses means z Get enough quality sleep. supporting your community. z Track your heart health stats.

You don’t have to make big changes all at once. Small steps will get you where you want to go. Aim for at least 2½ hours of physical activity each week—that’s just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. In addition, do muscle strengthening exercises 2 days a week. Can’t carve out a lot of time in your day? Don’t chuck your goal, chunk it! Try 10 or 15 minutes a few times a day.

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Vol. 22, Issue 2

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Food for the Soul: The Rock

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020 is behind us, and now we get to deal with the dilemmas of 2021, whatever they may be. The Covid issue continues, but vaccine is on the way and should lessen the worldwide fear that dominated everywhere last year.

Elections in the US are over, and now a new administration is in place, and (as always) those who supported the incumbent are disappointed while those who supported the challenger are elated. Half the country hates the politics of the other half, and should we continue in this vein we will wreak havoc on our nation instead of finding solutions to our many challenges.

As a person who puts faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, I want to attest to His unchangeableness though we find ourselves in a sea of conflict and chaos.

My feet are on the Rock, and Jesus (not Dwayne) is His name. His abiding love and His ongoing leadership give answers to all of life’s questions. His gentleness is a great comfort when fears and doubts assail us about the future. His consistent voice of calm amidst the turbulence in our country is extremely reassuring, and can lead us beside “quiet waters” if we allow Him to do so.

From my perspective as a man who has followed Jesus for 51 years, I can tell you with total confidence that He will never disappoint. He will not change though everything around you does; He wants only the very best outcome for YOU.

There has never been a shepherd with as much skill guiding wayward sheep like us as the Great Shepherd. You will never experience in your entire life greater confidence than that which comes from the Lord’s Holy Spirit residing in your spirit. And His promise to “never leave you or forsake you” rings true in all of life’s battles and trials.

This Rock is solid, unlike the shifting sands of the world’s supposed solutions to the pain of living. Drugs, alcohol, therapy, absorption in sports or hobbies or the big screen (be it movies or television) do not come close in blessing us in the ways Christ does.

Some of you reading this are doubtful that what I just stated is correct. Others are encouraged because they know experientially that this IS true.

May I make a suggestion? If you wonder whether or not I know what I am talking about, there is only one way to find out. When you were a child and given a bicycle- had you decided that for you to learn to ride you would read a book about bicycles instead of getting on and learning for yourself how to balance and steer and brake- I doubt if your would have been successful. Most of us hopped on (without training wheels in the old days) and took our lumps, but soon became bike riders.

Or this example from my farm background: to learn how to milk a cow,

reading about the process would be informative, but you’d only have an idea of what happens. For best results, you sit down at the back side (not back end) of a cow, grab hold, and squeeze and pull. Soon you are getting milk from your efforts, and eventually will get good enough to squirt some into the cat’s mouth that is watching you.

In other words, men and women, if you would KNOW whether or not this ‘relationship with Jesus stuff ’ means anything, YOU must make His acquaintance. NOT just with books, but with a personal submission to His lordship. In 1970 I read the Bible and began to understand what was expected of me, but until I bowed my heart to Him I was lost. The moment I owned that I was a sinner in need of a Savior and surrendered the throne of my heart to Him, He came into my spirit and gave me the peace that I was seeking, and I have never known a moment since without that inner peace.

Turmoil and challenges come into everyone’s life, but the steady assurance of the Lord guides us through it. Political solutions will NEVER replace God’s solutions. Vaccines will never outdo the Great Physician’s healing of our souls.

No one ever cared for me like Jesus. I will advertise for Him as long as He gives me breath, because coming into a personal relationship with Him was the greatest event of my life- beyond marriage and

family, and even grandkids!

Here is my free advice this month for anyone who wants to know for sure that their sins are forgiven and they have a ticket into Heaven at life’s end: Try Him; you’ll like Him. I cannot pray you into His family, but you can. I can sit in the garage, but I won’t become a car. I can sit in the Governor’s mansion, but I won’t by doing so become the governor. Neither will sitting in church make you a Christian or give you eternal life- you have to give yourself to Him if you would know Him personally.

Knowing ABOUT Him is only stepping into the batter’s box; if you want to swing the bat and hit a home run spiritually, you must know Him intimately.

Do you have questions about this endeavor? I would love to interact with you personally or by phone or email. You’ll find me at Abundant Life Church at the address below. Call me to set up a time, or email me at revspeaks@gmail.com Don’t put God off any longer. Let’s get in touch Sunday at 9 am at 4380 Highway 66, or call the church office at 970 535-0311. Difficult times require solid answers, and our Lord has them.

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Write a Personal Mission statement to keep you motivated

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t’s been nearly two months since New Year Resolutions were made. And if you are like most, you have already failed to keep it. Specific goals and knowing your why will help you keep your promise to yourself. When most people think “Mission Statement”, they think of organization mission statements. Like Life is Good: “To spread the power of optimism”. Or LinkedIn: “To connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.”

A Personal Mission statement simply put – states your purpose in life. Your Why! It considers and combines all your values into just a couple of sentences. Having a mission statement serves as a guidepost as you navigate daily choices. It will motivate and help you focus on how to meet your long-term goal(s). It is a daily reminder of everything you would like to be, do and have while expressing your vision for where you want to be in the future. It reflects your values, goals, and purpose on how you want to “act” daily - which will guide you in your food, fitness, and wellness choices. Every day. The cost of writing a mission statement is small, but the payoff is huge! Write it down – Share it – Live it!

Writing your mission statement can take you an hour, a day, or weeks. A mission statement doesn’t have to be forever so don’t worry about getting it “perfect”. Don’t feel you have to “get it” all at once. Just be open to reflection and to change. You can always change your mind. Keep in mind, as you change and your life changes so can your mission statement. I recommend revisiting your mission statement yearly as you work on your goals. And p.s.

You can also make a Family mission statement, as well – have fun.

How do I make a mission statement? Start by getting curious about yourself.

Ask Who am I? Who do I want to be? What’s important? And more. Try writing the answers to these questions on Post-it notes or a whiteboard. Sometimes it can help to see them in front of you. And if you like, ask someone you know what they think you stand for or want. That’s often a fascinating conversation.

Now look for themes that re-appear. What common ideas seem to emerge, if any? Now you’re ready to write. Keep your mission statement short. Share it. And as you grow and continue to learn, your mission might evolve. Whatever you write, you can’t go wrong. We must remind ourselves to be what we want to be every single day.

For more information on how to write a personal mission statement or you need support to make lifestyle changes, lose weight, get fit, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Lida Johnson, Owner, Head-to-Toe Coaching where I help people be their Best Self. Certified Personal Trainer. Certified Nutritionist. Pre-Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach. Weight Loss Specialist. Behavior Change Specialist. Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Lifetime Learner. www.facebook.com/ groups/headtotoecoaching. HeadToToeCoaching@gmail.com.

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What Does PRP Stand For?

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t stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. What on earth is platelet rich plasma? It is a component of your blood that promotes healing. Plasma contains proteins that support cell growth.

Treatments in a spa setting include the following: z Hair Loss Treatment: Injecting PRP into the scalp can promote hair growth and prevent further hair loss. z PRP Microneedling: First, PRP is layered on your skin. Then microchannels are made by tiny gold needles that allow the PRP to be absorbed, tightening wrinkled areas, rejuvenating your entire face, and smoothing your overall look. Discomfort is minimal and the procedure is relatively quick. z Organic Filler: Volume is restored with your own plasma. Volume can be added to glabellar lines, forehead lines, crows feet, nasolabial folds, smile lines, lip lines, and marionette lines.

How do healthcare providers collect my PRP?

z A professional will draw a sample of your blood. z Your tube of blood will be placed in a centrifuge and spun down, causing your blood and plasma to separate. z Lastly the separated plasma will be prepared for injection and injected or micro needled. z There are decreased potential side effects and decreased risk of allergic reaction by using PRP, because the plasma comes directly from your own body.

There you have it; PRP equals Platelet Rich Plasma.

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Healthy Alternative & Chinese Medicine The Year of the Metal Ox

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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. Like Chinese medicine, the calendar is pervasive throughout all aspects of being human, affecting day to day living, seasonal changes, 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/ center/transitions; as well as internal organs, flavors, sound, direction, etc. The calendar also incorporates the Five Elements, and this year the Metal element is prominent again.

While the animal changes every year, the element stays for two years. 2020 was the year of the metal rat, and 2021, the metal ox. However, there is a slight difference in the quality of the metal. 2020 was a yang metal year, associating more with the nature of yang which is more masculine, active and sharp. 2021 is a yin metal year, associating more with the nature of yin which is feminine, nurturing and the type of metal used for adornment. At the dinner table, yang metal is the knife and yin metal is the spoon.

Metal corresponds to the Lungs and Large Intestine, the respiratory and immune systems, elimination, skin, the pungent flavor, (such as garlic) the season of autumn and the direction is west. The Year of the (yin) Metal Ox begins February 12, 2021 and ends January 31, 2022.

Like the Lung and Large Intestine, the Metal element relates to the ability to receive what we need (oxygen and nutrients) and eliminate what is no longer necessary (carbon dioxide and waste). There is a certain amount of wisdom necessary in order to be able to understand the value in receiving what we need. This same wisdom is necessary to be able to let go of anything that no longer serves a purpose. I’ve always liked the simple analogy of cleaning out a closet to explain Metal. During the process we find things that others may need and we give them away, and sometimes we come across something special that we have forgotten about, so we find it’s usefulness again. Metal also corresponds to giving ourselves time to properly grieve, find acceptance, and let go.

The season of autumn is the time of the Metal element. Autumn represents maturity, the mature season of a human life, to read more about metal go to http://daisylear.com/ autumn-letting-go-and-receiving/.

As the story of the animals in the calendar goes, Ox arrived second to the Emperor’s party - the Rat hitched a ride on the back of hard working Ox and hopped off to be first (clever Rat). That story alone says much about Ox, an animal that works very hard and literally gives all of itself. In order to survive, humans have depended upon the Ox to carry heavy loads and work the fields. Humans have utilized every part of the Ox, from using the hide for shelter and clothing, to food. A sense of stability is created by Ox. One thing Ox and Rat have in common is being very family oriented. This may be another year to focus upon family, and especially caring for children.

People born in the year of the Ox (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021) are known for being hard working, loyal, consistent, dependable and disciplined.

This year, the key is to act in a very straightforward manner with these same qualities of intention in all our endeavors.

Keeping in mind the aspect of metal that receives what is necessary, also keep in mind that hard work deserves compensation that is fair and equal to the task, don’t get used by clever Rat and come in second!

To read the article about the metal rat written last January go to http://daisylear.com/2020-year-of-themetal-rat/

It’s Not Too Late, Take Action Today!

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anuary has come and gone and we’re rolling into February. You might be thinking it’s too late to work on your fitness goals, that I’ll wait until _____ or I’ll get around to it tomorrow.

When it comes to fitness and your health, you can’t afford to procrastinate. A verbal commitment to improve your health is one thing, but taking action is another.

Many people abandon their fitness plans after a few weeks, or don’t even start at all out of fear of failure.

Here are some of the reasons you might use to avoid getting healthier, putting off your workouts, or stop sticking to a plan to begin with; followed by some ideas on what you can do to change those: Getting Started Is Scary - You want to get fit and start working out, but where do you begin? There are so many workout options that you don’t have to settle for doing something you don’t enjoy. Start with walking, swimming, dancing, or biking.

You could also try my ladies only Interval & Strength Training Classes, with a new class option coming soon (all classes are virtual at this time).

It’s Too Difficult - We put off what we don’t like to do because it’s uncomfortable.

It’s in our nature to avoid discomfort, adversity, or a challenge. No one said it would be easy, but the first step is often the hardest. Find a fitness activity you do like and give it a try. You’ll meet new people and improve your health at the same time.

If you’re not ready to go to the gym, I’m also a Certified Personal Trainer that will

January was National Radon Action Month

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s part of National Radon Action Month in January, the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment is urging residents to test their homes for radon and the department has free test kits available while supplies last.

Test kits may be requested online at www.drhomeair.com/weld Testing is easy, and it’s the only way to know if your health is at risk, according to a news release from the county.

Whether you’ve never been into exercise before or you used to work out, but haven’t made it a priority over the last few years, I’m here to help you with making your health a priority. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist at www.TimeForChangePersonalTraining. com or call 303.828.2856.

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Weld County Health Department is Offering Free, Short-term Radon Test Kits While Supplies Last

meet with you individually and make a customized workout program just for you.

Getting Healthy Takes A Long Time It won’t happen over night or even in one month, it takes time. Just like it did for the weight to gradually go on, to do it in a healthy way, it takes time for it to come back off. What matters is right here, right now, so get started on your fitness goals today.

Not Sure of Your ‘Why’ Procrastination is usually due to vague goals. If you don’t have clear goals, it’s hard to motivate yourself to get started on anything. Find your ‘Why’ and that will guide your fitness goals. Do you want to improve your health, be there for your family, have a trip/ event planned, or just want to feel better? Depending on what your why is, break your goals up into smaller, achievable pieces so you know each week what you need to do to get there.

You Put Off Doing It - Because you know you can procrastinate, like writing a term paper, you try putting it off as long as you can. Getting healthy doesn’t work like that. Every day you put off until tomorrow what you can start doing today, you increase your risk of injury and many unwanted disease processes due to poor health.

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Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch

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EW- HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS: Graceful Oaks is excited to announce that we will be offering an English and Western Lesson Program starting mid February on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays! All for a great price of $35.00/lesson!

Beginner to advanced lessons will be offered to all ages and will include grooming, horse safety, tacking, ground work, natural horsemanship techniques, and equitation (proper position and seat, cues, legs and posture).

Our Riding Instructors Samantha, Sarah and Olivia offer over 30 years of combined experience in English and Western!

Spots are limited so email us at programs@goyr.org to reserve your spot! Located 10 minutes east of I-25 & Hwy 52. Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch is a 501c(3) Non-Profit Youth Ranch. Our vision is making and keeping families whole through Jesus Christ. 8098 County Road 14 Fort Lupton, CO 80621 www. gracefuloaksyouthranch.org

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The NOCO Queens are Sharing the Love this Valentine’s Day!

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aint Valentine touched many lives, so why do we think of this day as a time to celebrate the love of only one person? We are making this Valentine’s Day a great occasion to highlight our community, and most importantly you with our Valentines Blitz!

Everyone is invited to stop by and get a special Valentine from the NOCO Queens on Saturday, February 13th. Times and locations to be determined. For details, follow your representative on their Facebook Pages: Mrs. Carbon Valley, Mrs. Firestone & Mrs. Longmont.

Aims Community College Board of Trustees Seeks Nominations for its Distinguished Fellow Award

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resented annually by the Aims Community College Board of Trustees, the award honors a community member’s extraordinary commitment and contributions to the mission and goals of Aims Community College. That can include: Long-standing efforts to advance the goals and purposes of Aims Community College and/or higher education; The championing and/or supporting of students, learning, and service; Significant contributions to the furthering of scholarship in the state, county, community or the mission of the college; Served as an outstanding example to the employees and students; Possesses a high level of character, integrity, professional expertise and leadership; Enhanced the reputation and relationship of Aims Community College with its service area.

Nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Fellow Award are being accepted through the form at aims.co/AimsScholarAward. The deadline for nominations is February 28.

Community members, former Board of Trustee members, former Foundation Board members, former Aims Community College employees and legislators may be considered for the award. Current members of the Aims Board of Trustees and college employees are exempt from nomination.

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ompanies like Facebook and Twitter are no longer working to hide their blatant censorship, which recently resulted in the ban of President Donald Trump. As a result, consumers fled to various sites such as Parler and Gab. But the social media company MeWe could lead the charge in alternative social media.

In the wake of the events of Capitol Hill, MeWe’s membership skyrocketed. The company is only four years old but boasts nearly 15 million users. Moreover, the platform adheres to their Privacy Bill of Rights policy that protects user data, unlike Facebook.

While censorship is one cause, CEO Mark Weinstein attributes MeWe’s recent success to “everyone who is infuriated by their data being sold down the river” by big tech According to Weinstein, revenue boomed at the time of the election into the new year. “We’ve got about $22 million from high net worth investors and our advisory board includes Tim Berners-Lee, founder of the World Wide Web, and Sherry Turkle, perhaps the most esteemed academic expert on the impact of technology on human beings,” Weinstein told the Associated Press in an interview. “We have fewer than 100 employees and we did $1.2 million in revenue in 2020. Revenue grew 300 percent from November to December.”

MeWe faces the same challenges of moderating hateful or insightful content as other platforms. However, MeWe ensures their efforts to moderate are vigilant and growing.

“Social media can get messy in times like these,” Weinstein said. “And just like Facebook and Twitter, and other sites that also moderate we are doing the very best we can. We are expanding our moderation team as rapidly as we can, and we’re investigating reports from our members, who are helping.”

While social media has become a hub of political opinions, Weinstein said that MeWe’s goal is entirely different.

“We are absolutely not an opinion chamber of one side or another,” Weinstein said.

“We are fundamentally different by design from Twitter or Parler or Gab. We’re a social media platform like Facebook, where family members and friends connect. Your news feed is purely and exclusively everything you choose to connect to. There is nothing injected into your news feed by us or anybody else on the platform. We don’t have trending topics. We don’t have boosted content.”

Unlike Facebook, MeWe aims not to censor the content posted by its users, so long as they follow the platform’s guidelines.

“We have absolutely no censorship for good people who follow our rules. We don’t care what your opinion is, if you’re on the right or the left. That’s none of our business,” Weinstein said. “Members do moderation for us, but a very deep violation can lead to immediate removal and being reported to outside authorities. For others, a member can be placed “in jail” — temporarily suspended — and then a three-strike rule applies.”

Weinstein noted that to end companies’ “surveillance capitalism” does not mean breaking up Facebook.

“Facebook has lobbyists worldwide influencing legislation and government officials. And it doesn’t comply with regulations, anyhow. Regulating Facebook more carefully will only serve to institutionalize surveillance capitalism, make it harder for competition and sort of legitimize their business model, which is really an illegitimate form of capitalism,” Weinstein stated.

He continued: “Pure capitalism is, plain and simple, delight your customer, build a relationship of love and trust. Respect them and they will be your customer for a lifetime.

Facebook has completely broken that bond. Facebook is a marketing company. Facebook is a data company. They’re not a true social network. Their customers are advertisers, marketers and political operatives. MeWe’s customers are its members.”

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hat are the main factors that drive a real estate market? As we head into a new year, coupled with a presidential change, people tend to worry about major adjustments in the real estate market.

Although major economic changes can adjust the market, it is not nearly as much as you think. If you genuinely want to know what direction the real estate market is heading, always keep an eye on these 2 factors.

The first factor is the overall supply of homes currently for sale. Ask your real estate agent how many homes are currently on the market, how many new listings came onto the market, and how many listings sold. I like to look at this on a month-to-month basis and compare those to last year’s numbers. This will easily give you a solid indicator on whether inventory is increasing or decreasing.

The second factor is interest rates on your mortgage loan. Monthly payment amount is a driving force in a buyer’s home purchase decision. The lower the interest rate, the more home a buyer can afford. All the while keeping their payment in a comfortable position. For example, on a 30-year fixed mortgage, a $450,000 loan amount at a 4% interest rate is the same monthly payment as a $510,000 loan amount at a 3% interest rate. That gives the buyer another $60,000 in purchase power.

When you take this info and analyze our local market, both the housing supply

and interest rates are at all-time lows. The demand for houses in the front range area heavily outweighs the supply. From my experience, this is not an overnight correction either. This trend will continue and it will take quite some time before we see a more balanced supply and demand market.

My advice: 1) If you are thinking of buying, get in the market NOW while the supply and rates are still low, and prices continue to rise.

You would be amazed with the amount of equity you can gain in a relatively quick time frame.

2) STOP listening to national forecasts!

The United States is simply too big to put a blanket housing forecast on. National forecasts are rarely accurate compared to what is happening in your local market.

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Speidel has lived in Colorado since 1989 and is an avid traveler and a doting mom to her kids and grandkids. “I’m excited to join the most productive real estate network in the U.S. and heighten the buying and selling experience for my clients,” Speidel said. “Whether you are an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, I can help you in finding the property of your dreams and I work hard to remove the stress of a sale, purchase or move. Although I call Longmont my home, I take pride in knowing and understanding the overall Northern Colorado market from North Denver to the Wyoming boarder!”

Being a REALTOR suits Speidel well. “I never want a clients experience to feel frustrating or stressful. As a home buyer searching for homes, finding one you like, and then finding out it is under contract can be very frustrating. As your agent I work hard to relieve these issues by offering focused home searches, dedicated service in times that fit your schedule, writing strong and strategic contracts that will be competitive and accepted, and consistent and communitive follow-up to get you to a successful closing. I look forward to being my clients REALTOR for life.”

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e’re painting kitchens in all colors these days, it seems. While clients are still requesting whites and grays, we see a move toward walls painted in blues and greens. Muted mid-tones and earthy shades will also add interest to your kitchen. We also see a move to navy blue, deep greens, and warm colors. Don’t get me wrong - whites are still popular, yet we see fewer true whites with more homeowners selecting warmer whites (think Sherwin Williams’ Medici Ivory) an attractive choice as you will find more depth in warmer colors.

Accents look great in kitchens. If you want to make a statement, consider using contrast.

Very popular right now in white kitchens is one medium to dark blue accent wall. See Sherwin Williams’ Naval (deep, dark and

rich,) or Sherwin’s Loyal Blue (not as dark, and a little brighter.) Another option is to paint your kitchen cabinets white, except your island - paint it medium to dark blue.

If you don’t have an island, have your wall cabinets painted white and the base cabinets blue. Or keep your lower cabinets natural wood and paint the uppers. A word about painting cabinets - A professional paint job will completely change the look of contractor-grade cabinets. It will take several coats sprayed on your doors and drawer fronts with sanding between each coat to achieve that custom look, which makes that difference.

The warmth and feel of a country kitchen is still favored. Take a look at Sherwin Williams’ mid-tone blues and greens to complete this warm, sophisticated look. Try Stardew, Lark Green, Organic Green, Reflecting Pool, and Notable Hue. If you feel these colors are ‘too much,’ slide down two colors on the color strip.

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he Carbon Valley Chamber Scholarship application is now available on the Chamber website, www.carbonvalleychamber.com, the due date is April 2, 2021. Scholarships are available for students attending a College, University, Trade School or other Post Secondary Institution. Applications can be emailed to infor@carbonvalleychamber. com, mailed to Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce, 8308 Colorado Blvd. Suite 203, Firestone, CO 80504 or dropped off at the same address (2nd floor of the Adams Bank & Trust building in Firestone).

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hildren who are in the dependency and neglect system often meet a lot of new people – new foster families, new teachers, new social workers, new therapists. That can be overwhelming and scary. CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates), however, are the one consistent adult in the lives of these children. If you are looking for a way to give back to your community, consider becoming a CASA volunteer. Our next virtual training starts February 4 but we have independent learning opportunities throughout the year. For more info: contact Sharon@lifestoriesweld.org or call 970-3535970 or visit lifestoriesweld.org/casa

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his round of PPP authorizes up to $284 billion towards job retention and certain other expenses through March 31, 2021 and allows certain existing PPP borrowers to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan. Mark’s discussion will focus on eligibility, the terms of the note, covered costs and the period over which the funds must be used as well as how to file for loan forgiveness. He will also include a couple of examples of how to calculate the average monthly payroll amount for various types of businesses which determines your loan amount.

Presented by: Mark Sheeley, Chief Credit Officer, Front Range State Bank Join us Thursday, February 4th 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Via Zoom (link will be sent when you register at www.carbonvalleychamber.com)

Local Leaders Celebrate with Aims on Progress of New Welcome Center Facebook Marketing and ROI (Return on Investment)

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o you spend 7-8% of your revenue on marketing? This is what the SBA (Small Business Administration) recommends. First there is the branding and a graphic artist and a website, business cards, laptop, phone, printer, brochures, promotional items… It can be expensive!

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Facebook marketing. It’s costs nothing to set up a page and invite friends and family. It costs very little to promote it to people in your area. Depending on the business type, I’ve seen it as low as 50 cents a Like! Boosting your posts can cost as little as a $1 a day and greatly increase the effectiveness of your posts. In short, the ROI is much higher than with other options (newspaper, magazine, radio, TV, direct mail) if you’re doing it right.

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boosting her page and posts in December.

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ommunity leaders joined college personnel Thursday in a socially-distanced celebration of the progress made so far on the 106,000-square-foot structure.

Members of the college’s board of trustees, Greeley Mayor John Gates, Greeley City Manager Roy Otto, Greeley Chamber of Commerce President Jaime Henning and others used Sharpie markers to sign a steel beam that now sits atop the three-story structure. When construction is complete, that particular beam will be visible from inside the building.

The Welcome Center at Aims will house student services, academic advising, financial aid and include space for studying, gaming and collaboration for students. Students will begin and end their Aims Community College journey at the Welcome Center, where commencement will be hosted in the 1,700-seat auditorium. A third-floor banquet hall will accommodate 800 seated people and be in close proximity to a 3,000-square-foot commercial kitchen.

From the third-floor banquet hall, visitors will take in the sweeping view of the Rocky Mountains to the West.

Elevators and escalators will be used to move people safely and efficiently between levels. A dedicated freight elevator is also incorporated into the design.

Outside, an underground snowmelt system will keep concrete free of ice and snow, making the north side safer for pedestrians. Plans also include 500 additional parking spaces, increasing Aims’ capacity to 2,500 parking spaces.

Student surveys and feedback inform the design, and Aims staff hosted community panels to solicit feedback on how this space can meet Weld County’s future needs throughout the project’s planning and design period.

Funding for construction comes from college reserve and operating budgets and requires no additional financial support from taxpayers.

About 250 students, staff, faculty and community leaders signed the steel support beam with black and red Sharpie markers at the socially distanced event, which included staggered attendance, hand sanitizer and masks.

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Obituaries and Memorials

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Emma Jean Martinez

Cynthia Toussaint

Emma Martinez, 53, of Frederick, passed away on December 30th, 2020 at UC Health Anshutz in Aurora due to a battle with COVID. Emma was born on July 11th, 1967 in Longmont to Isabelle and Frank Martinez. She grew up in Erie and graduated from Erie High School. After high school, she lived in Erie and worked multiple jobs.

Eventually, moving to Longmont where she had her two children. Some years later she met Fabian, they lived in Erie and raised her kids together. Emma always had such a kind heart and took in other kids and family members to live in her home. She loved having her home full of people at all times while cooking her favorite food and entertaining everyone. She was extremely kind and loving and always made you feel welcome. Emma had a great sense of humor and a smile that truly lit up a room. She was always laughing and making others laugh as well. When her grandson was born, her world changed and she made her whole life about him. She was one of a kind and will be missed by so many.

She is survived by her husband, Fabian Carmenoros; her son Andrew Parker; daughter, Megan Blue, husband Michael. She was blessed with one grandson, Cameron Blue and he was her entire world. She is also survived by her brother Orlando Martinez, wife Diana; sister Rosalie Martinez, husband Antonio; sister Francis Ayala, husband Ralph; and her godchildren, Javier Pacheco and Anthony Martinez. She had multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Isabelle and Frank Martinez; her sisters Phyllis Gutierrez and Angel Orozco.

Rosary services will be held at Howe Mortuary in Longmont, funeral service at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Longmont, followed by the burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Erie. Due to restrictions, the services will be private and by invite only.

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God reached down and lifted Cynthia to her heavenly home on 01/21/21.

“Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:21. Cynthia loved God and cherished her Catholic faith. She remained an active member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church for over forty years. She was a member of their choir and enjoyed her choir friends and her weekly participation but truly loved the Christmas Cantada Programs where all of her family were encouraged to attend. Cynthia was also very active with the church’s Widow and Widowers group after the loss of her husband Dan. She volunteered faithfully for the UHS Mended Hearts support group and enjoyed the Senior events at the Endicott Boys and girls Club.

Cynthia was a vibrant, energetic, genuine person who appreciated all life’s blessings, but most of all Cynthia loved her family. She and her husband Dan were blessed with six children; Kathleen Toussaint (Cynthia’s faithful caregiver for 2 plus years) , Patricia (Wayne) Hillmann, Norma (James) McCleary, Sharon Toussaint (Scott Sauder), Daniel (Debra) Toussaint and Roland Toussaint. She is survived by nine grandchildren and their spouses; Heather Hillmann (Jeff Martin), Cheryl Scott, Joshua (Denise) Toussaint, Jason (Jennifer) Toussaint, Adam (Katerina) Toussaint, Matthew Toussaint, Leah (Justin) Reece, Nathan (Priya) Toussaint, Gina-Marie Popolano (Shawn Kelsey), (Paula Toussaint) and six great granddaughters; Briana, Brianna, Angela, Lillian, Addison, Annabelle and soon to arrive Nadiya.

Cynthia was born on 12/10/34 to Lydia and Clarence Colby in St. Johnbury Vt. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Daniel, her in-laws Roland and Norma Toussaint and her grandson Jared Colby Toussaint. She is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law Norma Treat and Jean and Jack Davis, two sister-in laws/brother-in-law’s Joanne Toussaint, Marlene (Charlie) Bull, Paul (Janet) Toussaint, Tom (Mabel) Toussaint and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on 01/29/21 at 10 AM at Cynthia’s church 801Main St., Vestal N.Y. All are asked to adhere to COVID protocols, masks will be required and please wear something Bright and Colorful, Mom wanted it that way. Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy in memory of Cynthia may do so to her church or The American Heart Association c/o UHS Mended Hearts Program – Johnson City, N.Y. Burial will be at a later date.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

July 11, 1967 to December 30,2020

Lillian Ruth Fidler Slade

December 10, 1934 to January 21, 2021

Forever in our hearts, we love you Mom.

September 9, 1931 to December 15, 2020

Lillian Ruth Fidler Slade was born September 9, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She went to her eternal rest on December 15, 2020. She is survived by children George Slade Jr. & wife Linda, Dan Slade & wife Debbie, Joe Slade & wife Juanita, Kathleen Waters and Linda Horner as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband George Slade Sr., her son Richard, a sonin-law Paul, a grandson, a granddaughter, and a great granddaughter. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations can be made in Lillian’s name to Colorado Talking Book Library or research for Macular Degeneration or Alzheimer’s.

Adams County High School Firefighter Program the Result of Strategic Partnership with Aims Community College

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firefighter training program is training up to 50 teens a year thanks to a strategic partnership that includes Aims Community College.

The firefighting program opened last fall in Thornton as part of the FutureForward program at Washington Square. The partnership includes Aims Community College, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, and city leaders in Thornton and Westminster.

The program is unique because trainees leave the classroom to experience realworld scenarios. Washington Square students learn basic emergency response services and gain exposure to real fire scenarios, including working on a fully equipped fire truck donated by the city of Thornton.

Graduates of the two-year program emerge fully prepared for a career in the fire service, join the military or go on to college with many of their basic requirements fulfilled, explained John McDougall, fire science program director at Aims Community College.

“Our goal is to get them to Aims for more education when they’ve completed their high school program,” McDougall said. “They can come in as a first-year freshman with a lot of electives knocked out and at no cost to them since they’re enrolled in high school for the firefighting program.”

Three years ago, Adams 12 was turning away students who wanted to join the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The district planned a new building and designed programs to accommodate student interest and the demand for trained firefighters regionally, explained Marvin Lewis, principal for FutureForward at Washington Square.

“We knew we wanted to partner with Aims, “ Lewis said. “They had everything we wanted in our program — certification, college credit and employment if that’s what (students) want.”

Students attend fire service classes at the Washington Square campus near 126th Avenue and Washington Street in Thornton. They then return to their home campus when their career courses end.

“I am extremely proud that we established this program, “ said Aims Fire Academy Director John McDougall. “By having these high school programs, students complete electives sooner, so they come in as a first-year freshman and have knocked out half of their electives by completing the fire academy.”

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Losing Weight with HCG Injections

By Kelly Fordyce Martindale

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n 2011, I was the heaviest I had ever been. Then I heard about HCG Injections for Weight Loss. At first, I did not want to do “injections” and also it includes consuming a limited number of calories per day. I was not a fan of either.

Until I did the research for myself and fully understood how the program/protocol works. It made perfect sense to me, so I committed to the program and ended up being very, very satisfied with the results.

My goal was to lose 45 pounds. On the program, I averaged 1.5 pounds lost per day as long as I followed the instructions. Over the whole program, I was rarely hungry because of how the HCG works in the body.

I did two cycles of the program and lost all my weight I had expected to. On top of that, I kept the weight off for over five years. From 2016 to 2018, I had put on ten pounds.

Then in 2018 I suffered severe back pain and was on prednisone for three weeks. Well, I ate like a Viking during those weeks and several more after.

By the end of 2020, I was again at my heaviest weight. So, I decided to use HCG again.

In the first 15 days of the program, I lost 12 pounds. I went out of town and gained 5# back. I am currently following protocol and have lost 10 pounds over 25 days and am seeing about ¾ pound loss a day when I follow the program properly.

So how does this program work?

Simply put: I have a very tiny syringe of HCG that I inject into my belly fat each morning after I weigh myself. It does not hurt at all. I eat 475 to 500 new calories per day which consists of good low-fat protein and vegetables and some fruits. I do not get hungry because the HCG tells the body, when it needs more energy, to take it from stored fat. That is why you do not get hungry. When you complete the protocol properly, your hypothalamus is reset and your body does not require the foods you were formerly addicted too. In my case, it works perfectly.

Those first five or so years, I only ate when I was hungry and when dining out, I always brought home half of my meal. That is why I started it again. And to be honest, this is the first time in the last two years, I’ve been able to lose ANY weight at all, even with exercise and watching my food intake. I love HCG. Plus, I feel more energetic, less brain fog, I’m more active, and my clothes fit better!

I am working directly with Jessica, a RN, who works under a medical doctor. She is excellent and easy to communicate with. See the ad left of this article for her information and a special discount.

If interested, email me at carbonvalley@gmail. com and definitely check out the whole protocol at www.

humanchorionicgonadotropin.org/dr-simeons-original-hcgdiet-protocol.

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