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Sparky Electric Company Now Owned by Carbon Valley Resident, Ron Delgado

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fter 31 years of serving the Front Range, Sparky Electric Company is changing hands. But they are familiar hands; those of a Master Electrician who happens to have worked at Sparky Electric for 22 years, Ron Delgado.

Ron Delgado has been a resident of Colorado since 1995, most recently residing in Dacono for the last 7 years. “I am excited to become President of Sparky Electric. I truly enjoy being of service to Below: Ron Delgado, new owner

Above: Larry Switzer

others.” Ron is succeeding Larry Switzer, an Erie resident, as owner of Sparky Electric as of July 1, 2017. Larry decided that this was the year to retire and spend more time with family. Larry has been an electrician for 55 years; he started his electrical career working for his father after school in Buffalo, New York. Larry moved to Colorado in the early 1970’s and developed Sparky Electric in 1986.

R o n was referred to Sparky Electric by a neighbor when he moved to

Colorado. “My neighbor, who works in construction, told me if there was any electrical shop he would work for, it would be Sparky Electric,” says Ron. Prior to moving to Colorado 22 years ago, Ron was an electrician in California. “I grew up in San Jose and I am very close to my family, all of whom still live in California. I love living in Colorado and feel blessed to have so many close friends and family (in-laws) here. I look forward to growing Sparky Electric Company, especially serving the residents of Carbon Valley.”

Ron has many years of experience working in commercial and residential wiring. He has spent a lot of time building relationships with realtors, property management groups, contractors and homeowners who have consistently utilized his electrical services over the years. “Business is all about relationships.

It is important to build trust with people so that they know they can count on you for excellent customer service and skilled electrical services that are backed up by years of experience,” says Ron. For a local reference, feel free to call the Carbon Valley Consumer Report at 303.833.5997. “We’ve had great service f r o m utilizing R o n ’ s expertise,” says Kelly Martindale, owner of CVCR.

Ron has an adult daughter, Brittany, and wife, Diana, who enjoy spending time together with friends and family. “We enjoy camping, fishing, snowshoeing, riding our motorcycle and traveling within Colorado. We have a beautiful state and try to take the time to revel in the variety of experiences available here.”

Need electrical services? Contact Sparky Electric Company at 303-9316943 or ronsparkyelectric@gmail. com or check out www.facebook.com/ Sparkyelectriccompany.

Below: Ron with wife, Diana

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What’s On My Mind My Love Letter to You

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wanted to write and tell you how much I love you. As I put this on paper, reasons why compete to get out first. So, I must stop and ponder each one; for all are significant.

As I reflect, I realize my love for you has evolved over the years. I think there has been an ebb and flow but my love has continued to grow, mature and flourish.

I used to love you because you always seemed to be able to make me happy-to feel joy. Even in the worst of times, you could make me smile.

I used to love you because you seemed to know exactly what I needed when I needed it and you supplied it. Whether it be money for a past due bill or Christmas

gifts for my kids or a shoulder to cry on or more energy to complete my work. You’ve always provided for me.

I used to love you because it seemed no matter how horrible I treated you, you never left. You were my stability when I was trying to figure out who I was; it was messy back then, sometimes still is. But no matter how much I struggle with my identity you continue to remind me that I am yours.

I used to love you because you are strong. I was terrified and desperate… especially when each of my children died.

But other times too: when relationships were bad or business was declining. I loved you because you protected me, sheltered me and rescued me.

I used to love you because I was so lonely and needed someone, anyone…to talk too or laugh with, to share a meal or

Kelly Martindale, Publisher Paul said, ". . . no one stood with me, but all forsook me...

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(2 Timothy 4:16–17) my heart. I would pray for a human on earth that I could trust. You were always there for me.

Now, I love you, for you. Just you.

How could I not? You are love. Honest, pure, consuming, patient love. You are my truth, peace, comfort, strength, help, and my shelter. You are my all. You are my protector and when I remember that, I have NO fear. Sometimes I am afraid for those who do not love you and then I remember that you love them too. You only want what is best for them and those they love. And you remind me how patient you are.

Thank you for never changing. Thank you that the rules have always been the same. Thank you for being consistent and trustworthy and faithful. Thank you for loving me…and them.

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Camp Forget Me Not "Mini" July 7th 5:30-8:00pm A 2 1/2 hour "Mini" Camp experience filled with the same fun, education and support as our 2 day, Day Camp, combining traditional camp activities and and specialized grief activities. Grieving children will connect with peers and find comfort in knowing what they are experiencing, they are not alone. Children will have the opportunity to express their feelings and share their story while memorializing their loved one. Helping children ages 8-12 to preserve positive memories of their loved one. **Preregistration required (Free)

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idas Tri-Town is celebrating their Grand Opening with a car show, free food and music. Join them during your 4th of July festivities from 10am to 3pm. Free entry of your car, all makes and models, motorcycles too! Top 5 entries earn recognition.

Midas says, "Trust the Midas Touch!" Stop in and visit the staff and see their brand new facility.

They are located south of the Safeway Shopping Center at 8100 Colorado Blvd. in Firestone. Call Dennis for more information at 720.549.6432.

Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Welcomes New Fire Chief Jeremy Young

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n June 12, 2017, the FrederickFirestone Fire Protection District will welcome Jeremy Young as the new Fire Chief of the District with a Swearing-In Ceremony at the Fire District’s Business & Education Center.

The search for a new Fire Chief began in December 2016, after the current Fire Chief, Theodore Poszywak, gave notice to the Board of Directors that he would be stepping down from his position once a successor was appointed. With several pivotal projects and objectives completed in his over 11 years as Fire Chief, and several new organizational projects identified, funded, and supported, Chief Poszywak stated there will not be a better time to open the next chapter of both the District’s and his future and he believed it is an opportune time to plan for a stable transition to the next Fire Chief.

“In the 11-years I have been honored to serve in the capacity of Fire Chief, we have experienced many positive milestones together that have put us on the right trajectory to meet the demands of the future.

I say this with complete sincerity; my time with Frederick-Firestone and the communities we serve has been the greatest of my life. You have confirmed for me the realities of service to others I had only dreamed possible and I have never worked alongside an entire

organization so committed to compassionate service to those in need. I have no delusions that it will not be possible to replicate what I have experienced in you, but I do know the future of this organization and these communities is great and it is time to give a new leader the chance to be inspired as I have been these past 11 years,” said Poszywak in a letter to staff on Dec. 18, 2016.

Chief Young comes to the Fire District from Fort Osage Fire Protection District in Buckner, MO where he was the Deputy Chief of Operations and Emergency Management Director. He brings to the District more than 20 years of service and leadership.

“I am honored and humbled to be chosen to work alongside such dedicated professionals of the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District. I look forward to serving the communities of Frederick and Firestone for many years to come,” said Chief Young.

“My family and I have recently moved to Firestone and will be looking for numerous ways to serve within these wonderful communities. I have the upmost confidence in the men and women of the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District and the communities we serve.

Together, we will achieve great things.”

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ave a room you would like to look larger? Conventional wisdom has always recommended light colors on the walls to make a room appear bigger and brighter. The main thought behind this is that light walls are more reflective, thus maximizing that effect in the room.

Another suggestion was to paint your trim lighter than your walls, causing your walls to seem to be further back, making the room feel larger.

Do these tricks work? Yes. But as we always say, design rules are meant to be broken. There are many ways to give a room of the appearance of feeling larger.

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Painting the ceiling in a ceiling bright white rather than the typical ceiling flat white will provide a larger, taller feel in the room. Painting your trim and any built-ins that are in the room all the same color is another trick for the large effect.

Cool colors, blues and greens, are said to be perceived by our brains as receding colors, thus creating the perception of being further away from our eye. And there’s nothing wrong with a darker, bolder color. A small room painted in a saturated aqua, brown or red will look great. The key is to add neutrals to balance the room. One color often used, a bold Navy Blue, Sherwin Williams Anchors Aweigh 9179, looks great paired with pastels and neutrals in the furniture and decor.

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Redken • Kenra • Sanitas • YG Laboratories United Power CEO Darryl Schriver Tenders Resignation

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arryl Schriver is leaving United Power as the cooperative’s CEO to take a position at Tri-County Electric in the Azle, Texas, located near the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. Board President James Vigesaa made the announcement to United Power employees during a meeting on Wednesday afternoon. John Parker, United Power’s CFO, will serve as interim CEO until a new selection is made by the Board of Directors.

Schriver’s last day will be June 23, 2017.

United Power wishes him and his family the best of luck in his new endeavor.

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Dear Editor...

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he pulse of a community can be felt by reading the "letters to the editor" section of a newspaper as it reflects the thoughts of the heart as neighbors exchange views over the fence. The discussions recently have been dominated by the horrific home explosion that took the lives of Mark Martinez and Joey Irwin and the severe injury of Erin Martinez.

Our thoughts, prayers and helping hands go out to the families.

The discussion leads to the obvious question of why God allowed this to

happen to such wonderful people. One answer that came across the fence is, "God needed another angel and there is nothing that we can do”. Another answer is, “their time has come". End of discussion.

These answers, although they may be comforting to some, drop the ball in our effort to make our community safer going into the future. We don't want another abandoned flow line to give God an opportunity to call another angle home.

We must continue the discussion and investigation; not to point fingers or place blame but find the weak link in the chain of safety steps that allowed this to happen.

The auto industry is an amazing example of what can be accomplished when we investigate accidents and take corrective actions to reduce fatalities and injuries. The accident rate, death and injury rates have greatly declined per mile driven since seat belts, shoulder harness and air bags have been installed in cars.

The DOT has made many improvements

in highway design which helps to prevent crashes or lessen the impacts.

Accidents and disasters are not only distressing but difficult to accept, however, if we keep both eyes wide open they also give us an opportunity to use our minds and hands to make a better world for those that come after us. We are, after all, living on the shoulders of giants. The giants, of course, were the thinkers and doers that made Carbon Valley the great place that we have today. The giants that we owe our quality of life to today are all of the first responders, our city fathers and the state and federal investigators that continue to search for answers to such tragedies. They have worked tireless hours and sleepless nights while we have slept comfortably in our beds. My feeling of gratitude is more than you will ever know. I am the one that waves when they go by.

Ronald Martin Firestone, CO

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

 Each month, I’ll give you some insight into topics that I am getting approached about frequently and what Tony Carey is coming up in my conversations with residents and business owners, whether positive or negative. Here’s what’s trending in Frederick this month.  Frederick will be having a special recall election on Tuesday September 5th. It will be a mail ballot election, so the ballot will come through the mail to your house if you are registered to vote. You can make sure you

DACONO MAYOR, JOE BAKER

 Hello Dacono and Happy 4th of July; Please enjoy your family and friends as we celebrate our country’s two hundredth and forty first birthday  Carbon Valley Veterans Memorial - Wall of Honor Dedication - Sunday, July 2 at 9:00a.

Joe Baker The memorial is located at the southwest corner of SH 52 and Colorado Blvd. This is the official dedication for the first round of names of honored veterans on the Wall of Honor. We are working on a military color guard and with VFW Post 9741 to make the event special. Limited parking is available on-site and additional parking is available along 6th Street off of Flying Circle Blvd., at the traffic lights west of Colorado Blvd. 6th Street is not accessible from Colorado Blvd. Due to safety concerns, parking is not recommended along the east side of Colorado Blvd. and streets to the east.  New Logo - As a part of the City of Dacono’s “Forward Comprehensive Plan” process, the City has developed a new logo to represent our continued evolution to a more vibrant and diversified city. The vision of the plan is to grow our economy by providing a diversity of jobs, business opportunities and housing options while balancing growth through deliberate development. The logo takes its cue from the very regional and central location of our community. Each of the four sections of the logo is defined by arrows that point toward

FIRESTONE MAYOR, PAUL SORENSEN

 June kicks off our summer event season in Firestone.

We have held two of our Food & Flick Fridays, where many gathered for fun activities, food, and music Paul Sorensen before watching our movie of the night. We have four more coming up on June 23rd, July 14th & 28th, and our last Food & Flick Friday is August 4th. Hopefully, you can catch

MEAD MAYOR, GARY SHIELDS

Gary Shields

 I hope that you are all enjoying the Summer weather and the great outdoors of

are registered to vote at www.govotecolorado.com. I encourage you to research the issues and most importantly, exercise your right to vote.  The Frederick Police Department recently received a grant from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for $7,100 to be used for training ammunition. They also received a $10,000 high visibility grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). This grant provides funding so that police officers can work off-duty hours to enforce drunk driving during holiday periods where drunk driving may be more prevalent. In addition, they also received a $10,000 CDOT Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (LEAF) Grant to be used at any time the department chooses to step up DUI enforcement outside of a holiday period. We are proud of the work our police department puts in to get these grants to help keep our community safe while being responsible with your tax dollars.  The Town was also recently awarded two grants to improve our transportation system: a Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant for $436,484 to improve the safety at the I-25/SH 52 interchange and a Safe Routes to School Grant for $303,500 to construct trails and crossings so our neighbors on the east side of Frederick can safely get to Thunder Valley K-8 and the rest of downtown. We all know how quickly

our community has grown, and so must our infrastructure to support it. While we work to attract some retail businesses to Frederick to take some of the financial burden that new infrastructure costs, staff has worked hard to go after funding that is available in the meantime.  Construction of the new school in Wyndham Hill is going nicely.

We greatly appreciate the generosity of the developer in that neighborhood, to donate that land as well as the land that the Frederick High School was built on a few years ago, so we can continue to educate the next generation of our community.  Be sure to check the calendar for your local Community BBQ Tour stop. We’ve already started and have had successful outings in Wyndham Hill and Prairie Greens so far. By the time you read this, Frederick in Flight will have happened, so our next opportunity to get together as a community is Chainsaws and Chuckwagons on July 19-22.

We tentatively have 12 carvers signed up from across the country, so it should be exciting to see what they’ll carve to add to our community this year. This time of year always reminds me what a great community we live in, so I hope you’ll take the opportunity to get out and enjoy some time with your neighbors at these events.

a central point, “the heart of Dacono.” The logo is reflective of who we are: a friendly, closely knit, diverse, modern and, of course, centrally located community. To see the new logo and updated City web site, visit: cityofdacono.com  Splish-Splash- This month we are in full Splash Park Fun Zone Mode so remember to be careful driving in that area as there will be lots of children and adults enjoying themselves. This year we added permanent Restroom facilities and paved the parking lot-Yay… NO more mud. We did have some graffiti on the new bathrooms which was very disappointing to have a small group of people disrespect our community by trying to destroy our way of life up here in Dacono so if you see something, say something and call the Dacono Police Department (303-833-2317) and stop these hoodlums from ruining a park that we all pay for.  Weld Food Bank Summer Food Service Program - The Weld Food Bank, in cooperation with the New Horizon Christian Church and the City of Dacono, will again offer the Summer Food Service Program. From June 5 through August 11, kids under 18 years old can enjoy a free lunch Monday through Friday. Beginning at noon, lunch will be served at the pavilion at Clem DuFour Park located on south Glen Creighton Blvd., adjacent to the Splash Pad. The Summer Food Service Program is designed to help children over the summer months that typically receive free or reduced priced school meals during the school year but are left without this reliable food source during the summer months. The Weld Food Bank gladly welcomes businesses, churches, service clubs and other organizations looking to spend a day volunteering. To find out when the next volunteer orientation is taking place, or if you have any questions regarding volunteering, please contact their Volunteer Manager, Kristy Aldridge at kristy@weldfoodbank.org or call (970) 356-2199 x307.  National Night Out - Tues. August 1 at 6 pm. Enjoy a

FREE movie at the park featuring, “Sing.” National Night Out is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.

Let’s talk safety, build a stronger community, and enjoy a FREE movie at the park. The Dacono Police Department and Mountain View Fire Rescue partner for an evening designed to promote public safety.

Check out police cars, fire apparatus, hands-on learning stations, and enjoy free refreshments. Back by popular demand, a FREE outdoor movie at Dave Osborne Park, just south of Dacono City Hall at 512 Cherry Avenue. Pack a snack and enjoy an evening under the stars.

What a great way meet your neighbors and enjoy a free movie on us!  CVM&SF 10 Year Anniversary - Sat. August 5, from 2 pm - 10 pm. Centennial Field, Dacono, under the blue water tower Sat. August 5, from 2 pm - 10 pm. Sponsorship opportunities, food & spirits vendor sign-up and booth space information is available on the web site at: carbonvalleymusicfestival.com See more info on page 6 of this CVCR.  Serve Dacono- This year we have two seats on council up for a vote. If you are interested in serving our wonderful city and would like to be part of our wining council team then please take the challenge and run for a seat on city council, petitions will be available for pick up at city hall on Tuesday August 8 and MUST be turned in No later then 5:00 PM Monday August 28th for validation purposes and then you’ll be on the ballot for the November 7 2016 election to City Council of Dacono, Good Luck.  Public Recycling - Public Recycling Stations are available on the west side of Clem DuFour Park in the parking area off of Forest Avenue. Please do not use the large bins behind City Hall and next to the Police Department, those are for City use only.  Thank you for taking the time to read my report, like us on FaceBook and/or check out our website anytime for information, Take care, Mayor Joe Baker

one and enjoy one of the special events we have here in our community that make it such a fun place to be. Information of where and the times can be found on our website http://www.firestoneco.gov/calendar.aspx . Bring your lawn chair, blanket and some bug spray, and have fun meeting and talking with your neighbors. I hope to see you there.  Independence Day will be another fun celebration in our community as we heat things up for the 15th annual 4th at Firestone event on July 4. Beginning at 10 a.m. our parade is one of the largest in the region and is full of a variety of entries from local Boy Scout groups to classic cars. The day will highlight all types of music, free games and activities, great food trucks, vendors with all kinds of fun items, a classic car show, fireworks and more. Check out the entire lineup of events online at www.firestoneco.gov/4thatFirestone.  We had our first Design-a-Flag contest, recommended by the Firestone Cultural Committee. Seeing the submittals done by

our younger residents was really great. They were all so creative, and all brought either the history of Firestone, or what Firestone means to them to life. At our June 14, 2017 Board of Trustees meeting we voted of the three finalists and chose a winner. Elias C., 11 years old, had the winning flag design. It is currently being transformed from his drawing into a flag that will be displayed on the wall at Town Hall. Participation of our children in events and contests such as this one, demonstrates the passion we have for this great community in which we live.  Thank you everyone for your ongoing support and passion for our great community. I look forward to seeing you around at some of these great events. A friendly reminder to drive with extreme care and let us all keep our children’s safety a top priority. If you have any questions concerns or suggestions please contact me psorensen@ Firestoneco.gov.

our beautiful state. As I write this article we are entering a week of projected high temperatures nearing one hundred degrees. Please remember to stay hydrated and to use plenty of sun screen while you are out working and playing in the sun. At the same time, please remember to conserve water whenever possible.  As promised, the concerts and the movies in the park have brought another summer of success for the events committee and for our town. I have received a tremendous amount of positive feedback on both events. If you have not been able to attend, please be sure to mark the next dates on your calendars. July concert dates are the 6th and the 20th starting at 5:30 pm and the next movie is scheduled for August 11th at 6:00 pm. Both events are held in the

Town Hall Park.  One June 15th at 12:01 am, the Mead Police Department went active with a radio call of in-service from Chief Maudlin to Weld County Dispatch. I would like to congratulate Chief Maudlin and our officers for a successful launch and wish them many more successes to come. Mead was one of only three towns that were contracting patrol services from the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, the other two are Severance and Garden City.  As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns @ 970-535-4477. Sincerely, Gary Shields, Mayor, Town of Mead

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Dear Editor...

Regarding Electricity

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assume most Frederick United Power members have seen the recent brochure from United Power re "Town of Frederick Utility Illegally Builds into United Power Territory." You should go to the website listed in the brochure, mypowermycoop.com, to read United Power's latest letter to Frederick. United Power states that Frederick currently owes United Power $1,950,000 for this infringement and the amount is continuing to grow. The Town of Frederick has been embroiled in controversy with United Power for several years now regarding the electrical power distribution systems within the Frederick municipal boundary. A little background on all this might help new residents and those who may have forgotten what’s it all about.

United Power, a member owned electrical cooperative, supplies all of the electrical power to Frederick, but there are two separate distribution systems, one owned by the town which generally covers the original “Old Town” area and the other, owned by United Power, generally termed the “New Town” system which covers areas annexed by the town over the last 20 years or so. Based on annual power usage, the New Town system owned by United Power is roughly twice the size of the Old Town system.

United Power also supplies power through United Power owned, operated and maintained distribution systems to a large part of the northern front range including the nearby municipalities of Firestone, Dacono, Erie, Brighton, Ft. Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Broomfield and Thornton. Why Frederick chose to retain ownership of their original distribution system is unclear but it didn’t really matter until 2013. Up to that time, United Power had an Operations and Maintenance agreement and a Wholesale Power agreement providing service to the Old Town area of Frederick. Through that agreement United Power supplied wholesale power, system construction and maintenance, and customer support and billing services. Most of the end users in Frederick Old Town were not even aware that they were not actually part of the United Power co-op. That all changed at the beginning of 2014, when at the Town’s initiative, a new agreement was put in place with United Power continuing to provide the power through a Wholesale Power agreement but with the Town

either handling the other services itself, or contracting with another supplier for them.

Under the current agreement as with the previous ones, Frederick gave United Power electrical service rights to all of the area inside the Frederick municipal boundary that is outside of the Old Town electrical system boundary with the areas being expressly described in the agreement. That is the basis of the current dispute. United Power says Frederick is providing power to a large industrial customer through their distribution system in the service territory reserved to United Power by the agreement. United Power further contends that Frederick has indicated that they intend to supply power to other customers within the United Power service territory.

The United Power and Frederick relationship has been mired in controversy ever since the town leaders, for some as yet unfathomable reason, decided they wanted to take over the United Power system within the town. In 2013, the Town of Frederick advised United Power of their intent to acquire the United Power owned New Town distribution system. This is no small acquisition. By state law, Frederick is not only required to compensate United Power for their distribution system, including substations, lines, poles, transformers and any other equipment necessary to deliver the power from the high voltage transmission system to the end user, but also, for all construction and equipment necessary to adequately and safely separate the system being acquired by Frederick from the rest of the United Power system, as well as compensating United Power for the lost revenue from existing customers and from new customers in that area for up to ten years. The cost to Frederick has been variously estimated at anywhere from $40 to $50 million dollars.

Both Frederick and United Power have expended considerable funds and effort since Frederick initiated this takeover bid attempting to pin down the actual cost of the takeover. It is not clear where that effort stands at present. The Frederick town leaders have shown an amazing reticence to disclose information about the process since it began. Most of what is known has come from United Power. United Power has been quite open and willing to answer questions from Frederick United Power members. It seems like Frederick is continuing in the same closed mouth mode in this new controversy as United Power reported in the brochure mailed to Frederick members that Frederick says they are amenable to settlement discussions only if United Power “refrains from making further public statements regarding this matter until it is resolved.” It appears that it is well past time to clean house in Frederick and the upcoming recall election appears a good place to start.

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Meghan C. Martinez, Town Clerk Town of Frederick P.O. Box 435 Frederick, Colorado 80530 May 27,2017

Dear Madam Clerk, I'm responding to your May 18, 2017 letter, notifying me that as Town Clerk you've approved 151 signatures of the 147 required for a recall petition submitted by the candidate who lost in last year's regular town election.

I know I can contest the sufficiency of the petitions submitted by Michael Schiers and his recall committee, but I've decided not to. I don't intend on forcing your office, Town staff and the Town attorney to spend even more taxpayer dollars for a petition challenge hearing to try to get the petition invalidated because of minor mistakes, or because some of the people who signed the petition may have been misled by the proponents into signing it. The attempted recall of Trustee Figurilli and me will already cost the Town of Frederick thousands of taxpayer dollars to run a special recall election, and I don't want to add to that totally unnecessary expense.

I ran for what is basically a volunteer position as Town Trustee last year because I care about our community, and because I was concerned that some of the over-thetop spending and decisions by the Mayor and other elected officials were not in the best interests of the citizens of Frederick.

Since I was elected as a Town Trustee last year, I've attended every single official meeting of the Board of Trustees-I haven't missed a single one. But like most folks who live in our Town, I have a full-time job, and it does sometimes conflict with community picnics and social events.

It's also true I disagreed with the Mayor's decision to spend $16,000 of taxpayer dollars to do a multi-day retreat just a few miles away in Niwot, when it would have been just as easy for us to meet in our own town hall building at no extra cost. And I've disagreed with a number of other things the Mayor and some of my fellow Trustees have voted to do, including spending $1.6 million on a roundabout and $600,000 on an entry sign into Frederick. I just thought we could have gotten the job done for less money, and could have been more responsible with taxpayer dollars. Just because I disagree with the Mayor and a handful of developers on zoning changes shouldn't be a reason for a recall.

I'm not against progress or growth, and I'm certainly not against encouraging businesses to locate in our Town. I care about the quality of education opportunities for our kids, and want to maintain our quality of life. But the decisions we make as Town Trustees need to be done the right way-and too often

the way things have sometimes been done seems to benefit a few individuals and business interests at the expense of the residents and the taxpayers of our community.

The Mayor and some of the other members of the Board of Trustees may think it's okay to turn their backs on their own constituents in order to advance their own personal agendas, but I refuse to be a rubber-stamp. I'm not going to just "get on board" when the Mayor and the Town is making decisions to grant zoning variances to benefit a few individuals and special interests at the expense of neighboring residents. And I'm not going to just accept that something is "a done deal" when we are deficit-spending literally millions of dollars from the Town's reserve funds irresponsibly.

Just like Trustee Figurilli, my grandfather was also a coal miner who settled in Frederick back when there were only a few hundred people living here. I grew up in Frederick, I went to school here, and have lived here almost my whole life. I care deeply about our community-not just because I have such deep roots here, but also because my family lives here too.

A lot has changed in our Town over the years, and a lot of those changes have been good. I love the fact that so many people have moved to our community, and want to raise their families and make a living here. As Town Trustee, I know it's my responsibility to help make sure that the town I grew up in continues to be a great place to live, work, and play.

When I ran for office last year, I promised the voters that I'd be a voice for them, that I'd work hard for them, and that I'd always be accountable to them. I know that some of the voters may not always agree with every single vote I've taken over the past year, and that's okay. My own sweet wife will tell you that sometimes I don't even agree with myself one hundred percent of the time. But I know as an elected Trustee I'm always accountable to the voters, and that's why I've decided not to challenge the recall petition submitted

by Michael Schiers and the rest of his recall committee. I'm not afraid to stand before the good people of the Town of Frederick and let them decide if I deserve to keep the position they elected me to in 2016.

Just last year, the voters of our Town elected me to a four-year term as Town Trustee. I'm confident that even though the candidate who lost in last year's regular election is now making us spend taxpayer dollars on a special recall election a little more than a year later, I'm confident that voters will recognize that the so-called excuses that the proponents have put forward to justify their recall simply don't hold water.

But I promise the residents of Frederick this-I'm going to keep asking the tough questions, I'm going to keep an eye on how we are spending taxpayer dollars, and I'm going to keep doing my very best to listen and be a strong voice the concerns of the citizens of Frederick.

Sincerely, Salvatore "Sam" DeSantis P.O. Box 120 Frederick, Colorado 80530-0120 sdesantis@frederickco.gov

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Town staff does not and will not take a position for or against any candidate for recall. As with any election, voters must rely on their knowledge of the individuals and the campaign materials available. Town staff does not review nor comment on the political statements as to why a person should or should not be recalled, that is part of the political process.

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We will start our evening together around a campfire eating hot dogs and s'mores.

We will also be playing games, shooting archery, and there will be an interactive family Bible time. There is a $10 suggested donation per family, which includes one hot dog and one s'more per person and all activities. Water will be provided, but feel free to bring any other non-alcoholic beverage for your family to share. We hope you can join us this summer for an evening of fun and fellowship! Graceful Oaks is located at 8098 County Road 14 at the Eastern edge of Frederick. For more information on GOYR please go to www. goyr.org or check out our Facebook page!

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Kids Events - Starting at 2 pm, kids will enjoy bungee trampolines, climbing walls, bounce castles, and even a magician and balloon artist.

Spirits Tasting - Enjoy craft spirits from area distillers as they provide libations and face off head-to-head in unique spirits tasting contests.

Beer Garden - Don’t miss the beer garden where we’ll be pouring pints from selections of local craft beers.

Fireworks - What could be better on a summer’s evening than an exciting fireworks display?

CVM&SF is calling all friends to roll out their blankets, sit back and enjoy the City of Dacono’s sendoff to summer.

Volunteers Needed - To keep the event entirely free, including parking, we depend on volunteers to help out. Shifts are a few hours at most and include free meal and beverage tickets and an awesome t-shirt not available to the public. Contact City Hall at 303-833-2317 and press zero (0) to speak to someone for more information and to sign-up.

American Legion Post 1985 at 870 1st St in Firestone, CO, is once again offering Bingo at our Post every Wednesday night starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo is open to anyone who would like to play.

Prizes are based on ticket sales so bring along your friends. The more people playing, the larger the cash prizes.

Help us get our Wednesday night Bingo at the Legion going.

Pioneer School at the Independence School in the Historic Park in Fort Lupton The sessions are June 12-14, June 19-21, and July 10-12, 9am tp 3pm. We do crafts, make butter, read in Mc Guffey readers, have a tour of the reconstructed fort, a trappers cabin, a farmhouse and a Native Indian presentation.

Frederick Mosquito Abatement Mosquito spraying is scheduled to begin in June every Tuesday and Thursday evening, weather permitting. We spray for mosquitoes in the evening because it's when the mosquitoes are most active, and when the temperature and winds are low enough to make the fogging most effective.

Vista Ridge Academy has Pre-K Openings Vista Ridge Academy, a private Christian Pre-K through 8th grade school in Erie, has a few spots open in their Pre-K (ages 3-4) and Kindergarten classes for the 2017-2018 school year. They offer full day programs and 2, 3, 4 or 5 day options for the Pre-K program. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Marsha Bartulec at 303.828.4944 or www.vistaridge.org.

Chainsaws and Chuckwagons:

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

Only the most masterful chainsaw carvers can turn giant logs into beautiful works of art and we’re bringing them to Frederick to compete against each other!

The carving competition will take place on Main Street in Downtown Frederick and there will be live music and food trucks, or Chuckwagons as we like to call them, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights!

On Saturday, July 22nd bring the whole family to Crist Park to see the completed wood carvings, vote for your favorite and see the winners announced while enjoying live music and fun activities! The Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Downtown Frederick Business Association will be providing a beer garden for you to enjoy.

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http://www.eriehistoricalsociety. org/erie-biscuit-day/ Come join us for Biscuits and Gravy on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon for the 15th annual Erie Biscuit Day. We will be holding the festivities in Historic Downtown Erie, CO on Briggs Street. The day will feature Biscuits and Gravy, Homemade Stew, Live music, cake walk, raffle drawing, craft booths, historic photos and more.

Frederick, Colorado - Join the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District the first and third Thursday in July and August to enjoy the peace and tranquility that comes with practicing yoga outdoors. This free drop-in program, designed for all skills and abilities, takes place from 6 – 7 pm at Crist Park in Frederick. Benefits of yoga include increased muscle strength, reduced blood pressure, lowered blood sugar levels, ability to be more focused and more. After class continue to better your health by shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables at the Frederick Farmer’s Market. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel and water. A few yoga mats are available to borrow if you don’t have one. For more information visit www.cvprd.com or call 303-833-3660.

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Benefit Set for July 22 to Raise Money for Erin Martinez A benefit to raise money for Erin Martinez is set for July 22, 2017. The daylong event will include a golf tournament, car show and spaghetti dinner.

Erin was badly burned after her home exploded in Firestone in April that claimed the life of her husband, Mark, and brother, Joey Irwin. Erin is now living with family as she recovers and cares for their children.

The golf tournament will begin at 8 a.m. at Bella Rosa Golf Course, 5830 Bella Rosa Parkway in Frederick.

There are 72 spots available. Tickets are $100 and include 18 holes of golf, cart rental and tournament swag.

Tickets can be purchased online at martinezirwinbenefit.com.

Classic cars will be rolling into the American Legion at 870 First St. in Firestone for a car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The cost to enter the show is $20 a car and awards will be given out at 2:30 p.m. There will also be a 50/50 raffle at the show. There is no preregistration available for the car show, but for information email the car show sponsor – The Alley Rumblerz Car Club – at alleyrumblerzcc@gmail.com.

Attendees are welcome to stop by and check out the cars on display.

A spaghetti dinner at the American Legion will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 and can be purchased in advanced online at martinezirwinbenefit.com or at the door.

In conjunction with the car show and dinner, silent auction items will be on display throughout the day at the American Legion. Auction items are needed and can include gift baskets, artwork, weekend getaways, gift cards and more. To inquiry about auction items, please email martinezirwinbenefit@ gmail.com. Items for the auction can be dropped off at Broadway Motors, 1460 Vista View Drive in Longmont.

Donations and sponsorships are also accepted for the event and can be mailed to P.O. Box 490, Firestone, CO 80520.

The benefit is being planned by friends of the family. For more information about the event, email martinezirwinbenefit@gmail.com or visit martinezirwinbenefit.com.

Brookfield Residential opens award-winning models in Sterling Ranch

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Brookfield’s Signature 4 and Signature 5 models will open Saturday, and sales representatives are on hand to explain the “Home Evolved” ways in which Brookfield has addressed modern needs for comfort, energy efficiency and technology.

This effort at Sterling Ranch represents Brookfield’s first homebuilding excursion into a community other than Brookfield’s own award-winning communities of Midtown, Solterra, Tallyn’s Reach, Brighton Crossings and Brookfield’s newly opened community of Barefoot Lakes in Firestone.

“This is a milestone day for us,” said Richard Dengler, president of Brookfield Residential of Colorado. “Since we first heard about the plans for Sterling Ranch years ago, we have believed that this location is particularly attractive for home buyers. It is close enough to Denver to enjoy all the urban amenities, but it is also isolated enough for those folks who appreciate the peace and solitude of Colorado’s natural surroundings.”

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Littleton, Colo., has established specific guidelines for all its builders to ensure that residents have access to the most modern innovations and technologies, even partnering with companies such as IBM and Siemens. Called a “smart community,” Sterling Ranch is connected to a highspeed fiber optic network with giga-bit speed connections for all homes.

Brookfield’s Signature portfolio has won multiple industry awards in the years since the first model was introduced in 2013 in Midtown at Clear Creek. The Signature homes (also found in Solterra) emphasize greater openness within the floorplans, allowing light to travel freely from the abundant windows. Signature homes also are energy efficient, with large patio doors that virtually turn the outdoors into another part of the home.

Homes are priced from the $500s; and the five floorplans offer square footage of 1,7862,159, with 2-5 bedrooms. To tour the new Brookfield homes, go to 9903 Eagle River St. in Littleton, or call 303-619-7658. Directions: go to Santa Fe Drive south of C-470, where Santa Fe intersects with Titan Road and drive west on Titan. Look for Brookfield signs.

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Abi is a beautiful seven-year-old girl that has lived in Erie with her family for 5 years. For the first 5 years of Abigail’s life she was a bubbly, bundle of joy & light and then one day in 2015 everything changed and doctors can’t diagnose why. Abigail has an anoxic brain injury from going into cardiac arrest during an emergency surgery for her undiagnosed GI issue.

She can no longer walk or speak and she lives in pain every day. For years she has been in and out of hospitals, tests and surgeries trying to find what is the cause of the problem. Her mother Joy believes that if they find the cause of her GI problems, her brain will be able to start healing.

The family has not lost hope but lives in heartbreak everyday watching their beautiful girl struggle through pain.

Kelly generously donated 5% of the profits from the grand opening day of the Erie Farmer’s Market which is one of the largest farmers markets of the year. Sara kindly matched that donation to double the amount that would be donated. Thanks to the support of the Erie community hundreds of dollars will be donated to Abi and her family. But they continue to need help. The Erie Farmer’s Market asks you to consider helping Abi and the rest of the Colbert family by donating at www. letshelpabi.com.

Carbon Valley Residents Invited to a Play Date with Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District Month-long celebration highlights essential value of local parks and recreation.

Summer is here, which means it’s time to get your play on. This July, discover the power of play with Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation as we celebrate Park and Recreation Month. A variety of fun activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities — including the Firecracker 5K, free yoga in the park and more.

Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and all the ways parks and recreation has the power to transform our daily lives.

From providing us places to play, get fit and stay healthy to fostering new relationships and forging a connection with nature, our close-to-home community park and recreation facilities provide essential services and improve quality of life.

“The District is proud to enhance the lives of residents by providing recreational programming and facilities in Carbon Valley. Park and Recreation Month is the perfect time to get engaged and enjoy everything CVPRD has to offer from sports and fitness classes to special events,” said Ross Blackmer, Executive Director of CVPRD. Celebrate Park and Recreation month by visiting www.cvprd.com to view a calendar of events and activities that you can enjoy in Carbon Valley.

NRPA is celebrating the month by hosting a weekly contest encouraging people to show them why play is so important in their lives. Visit www.nrpa. org/July for more information on how to participate. Entries can be submitted via the hashtag #NRPAPlayChallenge. NRPA also encourages all people that support parks and recreation to share why they think play is so important with the hashtag #PlayOnJuly.

To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, visit www.cvprd.com and www.nrpa.org/July.

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Frederick Dedicated Entryway with Time Capsule June 15th

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he Town of Frederick dedicated its new entryway at the corner of Colorado Blvd and SH 52 on Thursday June 15th at 5 p.m.

As part of the celebration, the Town buried a time capsule to be opened in 2107, at Frederick’s bicentennial celebration.

The new entryway plaza includes a monument sign welcoming residents and visitors to Frederick, a landscaped plaza where travelers on the trail can take a break, a small waterfall and shallow pool (of raw water) as well as new trail sections. This project was identified as a Board priority before the flood of 2013, but was put on hold so resources could be committed to flood repairs.

The time capsule included a number of items from Frederick schools, the Carbon Valley Recreation District, FrederickFirestone Fire Protection District, Carbon Valley Regional Library and the Carbon Valley Rotary as well as some residentsuggested items and other surprises from town staff. All of the items will give our future residents an idea of what life in Frederick was like in 2017 as well as a look at Frederick’s history.

Some other items included many photos, a coal sample and note from Resident Mary Long, an issue of the Carbon Valley Consumer Report, a Fidget Spinner, 2017 Currency, menus from local restaurants, a recipe from resident Liberta Hattel, a soil sample, business cards, and a curbstop valve for water service, just to name a few.

Families and indivduals are encouraged to either ride their bike or walk south down the Legacy Trail to the entryway plaza. Parking is available at the Wind Forest Trailhead.

www.LIFEFrederick.org Mead Police Department Goes Live

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wo months ago, Chief Michael Maudlin took his oath to protect and serve the residents of the Town of Mead as the first chief of the newly formed department.

Since then he has worked diligently to prepare the department to function as the main police provider to the residents of the Town.

At 12:01 am on June 15th, Chief Maudlin will radio with dispatch that Mead is officially in service.

There will not be a communication change for residents in this transition as the way to contact emergency services remains the same. In an emergency, always dial 911. If it is a non-emergent situation the residents will continue to call 970-350-9600. Weld County Dispatch notifies the correct agencies such as police or fire to respond. What residents should know is that by having a local department their needs are better served.

A local department allows the opportunity

to develop strong relationships between the police department and the citizens they serve.

These partnerships are critical to maintaining public safety, promoting a strong quality of life and over all preserving the peace. The Town of Mead is grateful to Weld County Sheriff ’s Office for their years of service and both entities look forward to continuing to work together. The Town invites you to read its news release of “Mead established its first police department” to learn more about the background of the decisions that led to forming the Town of Mead Police Department.

Chief Maudlin brings years of experience to the Town of Mead Police Department. He has an incredible passion for protecting the peace within Mead. To learn more about the Town of Mead Police Department and to read Chief Maudlin’s first Chief’s Letter visit www.TownOfMead. org/Police.

PHOTO: The new entryway plaza includes a monument sign with LED lighting that can change colors to reflect current events (orange when the Broncos make the playoffs, pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month, etc.). Photo

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Body + Soul Wellbeing

Vol. 17, Issue 12

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Food for the Soul: June Brides, July Car Shows, & Hot August nights

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ummer has snuck up on many of us, and as we get older it seems the years go by faster, though the seconds still evaporate at precisely the same rate as when we were young. And what does summer bring besides sweat and mosquitoes?

We get June brides, lots of car shows, and hot August nights. So, what do all these unrelated things have to do with food for my soul, you wonder? Glad you asked.

In Psalms 90:12 we are taught the following: “So teach us to number our days, that we may present to Thee a heart of wisdom.” Followers of the Lord Jesus Christ have an obligation to make their lives count as much as they can by letting God work through them to build His kingdom. And since ‘what we say and what we do and what we give our money to’ proves what we love, we have choices to make each day that either fall in line with God’s instructions or they don’t.

Most Americans look forward to the lazy hazy crazy days of summer because a whole lot of recreation takes place here in Colorado. And did I mention vacations?

Sure there is grass to mow and flowers to water and a host of other warm-weather activities, but we love the warmth and the beauty and the new adventures summer brings. Lots of June brides and weddings to attend. Tons of car shows for the delight of those who like vehicular eye-candy. Then there are hot August nights and hanging out at an air-conditioned movie theater or cooling down by sipping lemonade and enjoying conversation.

As a Christian, can I do some of these fun activities and still please my Heavenly Father? Absolutely yes. One of my favorite verses is in John 10:10, where Jesus told us that He “came that we might have life, and that more abundantly.” Abundant life isn’t boring or dreary. It isn’t the same day

after day either. Many turn to “extreme sports” for new thrills, and these may have their place, but a believer who is following the Lord daily will get his full share of excitement through being yielded to the Holy Spirit and experiencing the next big godly adventure coming down the pike.

So far from boring is the Christian life that more and more people are finding salvation in Christ and joining the millions who already climbed aboard the ‘Jesus train’. You may be taken too far off places or spend much of your life close to home, but either way you won’t have time to fall asleep from boredom. Maybe from too much adventure, but never too little. Because when the Lord has you following Him your life goes from one great experience to another, and even in those times when resistance to the gospel leaves you in some kind of trouble- it is exciting to watch God give a solution. Oswald Chambers puts

it this way: “Any problem, and there are many, that is alongside while I obey God, INCREASES my ecstatic delight, because I know that my Father knows, and I am going to watch and see how He unravels this thing!”

Enjoy our Colorado summer. Make it your practice to daily serve the Lord, and as the church sign said: “Rule #1-Don’t sweat the small stuff. Rule #2- Everything is small stuff.” God

Jim pastors Abundant Life Church, which meets each Sunday at 10:00 am at 4380 Highway 66, just 3/10 mile east of I25 on the south side, where the Bible study is hot but room temperature is nice and cool. Come worship with us.

Frederick Downtown Sounds

VFW Auxiliary Partners With VFW Post During Memorial Weekend

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uring the M e m o r i a l Weekend, the Carbon Valley VFW Post # 9741 and Auxiliary partnered together handing out Buddy Poppies and conducting membership drives. In 1922, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Buddy Poppies became the first veteran organization to organize a nationwide distribution of the official memorial flower of the VFW. During 1923 it was decided that VFW "Buddy"® Poppies would be assembled by disabled and needy veterans who would be paid for their work to provide them with financial assistance. The next year, disabled veterans at the Buddy Poppy factory in Pittsburgh assembled VFW Buddy Poppies. The designation "Buddy Poppy" was adopted at that time.

In February 1924, the VFW registered the name Buddy Poppy with the U.S. Patent Office. A certificate was issued on May 20, 1924, granting our organization all trademark rights in the name of Buddy under the classification of artificial flowers. The VFW made that trademark a guarantee that all poppies bearing that name and the VFW label are genuine products of the work of disabled and needy veterans. No other organization, firm or individual can legally use the name Buddy Poppy.

Today, Buddy Poppies are still assembled by disabled and needy veterans in VA Hospitals.

The VFW Buddy Poppy program provides compensation to the veterans who assemble the poppies, provides financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs and partially supports the VFW National Home For Children.

As a non-profit organization, the VFW Auxiliary to Post 9741 relies on the support of its membership to help veterans, activeduty military, and their families lead a better life in our community. Those who support the VFW Auxiliary as members are actively participating in the effort to honor, support and remember our veterans and active-duty servicemen and women and their families.

The VFW Auxiliary is seeking patriotic men and women to join them in making a difference in the lives of veterans, activeduty military and their families.

“The Auxiliary provides members

an opportunity to honor and give back to all who have served, and who are serving, this great nation. It’s our chance to say ‘thank you’ to them for their sacrifice,” said Auxiliary President Colleen G. Whitlow.

Some of the personal benefits and services include:  Veteran & Military Support       

Friendships Personal Fulfillment Networking Personal Growth & Development Financial Services Insurance Benefits Discount Shopping

The VFW Auxiliary’s tagline is “Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes™” and for more than 100 years, we have been supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving veterans and their families, active-duty military and their families, and spreading patriotism nationwide. During the 2015-2016 Program Year, Auxiliary members:  Provided $4.4 million in monetary aid to veterans, active-duty military and their families  Volunteered more than 875,000 hours in VA Medical Centers, hospitals, nursing homes and veterans homes  Made more than 145,000 legislative contacts to help pass or block important bills  Awarded $125,000 in scholarships  Worked with more than 336,000 youth  Distributed more than 292,000 American Flags The next Carbon Valley VFW Post #9741 Auxiliary meeting will be July 25 at Prairie Greens Club House, 7781 Mountain View Dr, Frederick, CO 80530 starting at 6:30 pm.

The Auxiliary encourages those interested in learning more about the VFW Auxiliary to come and learn how they can help make an impact on the lives of veterans in the Carbon Valley area.

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

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

July 6, 2017, 4-7pm July 13, 2017 July 20, 2017 July 27, 2017, 5-7pm September 16th Race Day Registration opens at 7:30 15K Start Time: 8:30 5K Start Time 9:00

A Walk To Remember Remember your loved ones by registering for the 2017 6th Annual Turtle Trek 15K & 5K Run/Walk to benefit families suffering the loss of a loved one, with grief support specific services, provided through free programs and affordable counseling services offered at the Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center. Working together to help navigate and guide the bereaved through the painful journey of grief, enabling hope for the future.

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August 3, 2017 When: Every Thursday at The Frederick Market Time: 5:00pm - 8:00 pm Where: Crist Park 105 5th St. Frederick, CO 80530 Event Details

The Downtown Sounds Concert series will run in conjunction with The Frederick Market special events to provide a fun, festive atmosphere! The concerts will take place in the Crist Park Gazebo and are free, open to the public and family friendly!

You can bring blankets, chairs, pillows - whatever you want to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the music!

You can also bring your own picnic dinner or visit one of the great Downtown Frederick establishments to get some food for the concert! And just a friendly reminder, no alcohol is allowed in the park.

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Healthy Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Open Your Heart “When you have the courage to open your heart completely to love, a miracle happens. You start perceiving the reflection of your love in everything. Then eating, walking, talking, singing, dancing, working, playing - everything you do becomes a ritual of love.”

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ell put. I thought Don Miguel Ruiz’s words would be an appropriate way to begin this article about the Fire element that shines throughout the summer months, highlighting love and social connection.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, each organ is not only identified with it’s physical structure and function, but also with seasons, emotions, color, sound, and elements (fire, earth, metal, water and wood). Since it is summer, the season of growth, I’d like to dedicate this article to the related organs: Heart, Pericardium, Small Intestine and San Jiao.

All together, these organs correspond with summer, the fire element, the color red, the sound of laughter, and the ability to communicate and authentically connect with people.

The Fire element corresponds to the more active and social aspects in life, quite the opposite of the Water element that is associated with the season of winter and being more introspective and quiet.

We are all familiar with these two very distinctly different experiences and see that both are just as important as the other.

There are also those moments where we feel more outgoing in the winter, or more introspective in the summer, depending upon life circumstances. In any event, balance is key. When we are in touch with what the seasons have to offer, and correspond to them openly, we then know that the organ(s) associated are also in balance.

When summer time comes around we usually experience that increased desire to socialize, dance and play. Research has proven that social connectedness is one of the most important factors in keeping the functional aspect of the Heart healthy.

Also, the Heart has a strong connection with the mind, however in this case the mind is not only thought of as brain function, but more of the relationship between the two. In Chinese medicine this relationship between the Heart and the mind is referred to as Shen. The Shen is revealed through the eyes, we can see how someone is feeling on a mental/emotional level just by looking into their eyes.

In addition to the Heart, there are three other organs involved within the Fire element. The one physically closest to the Heart is the Pericardium, an organ that is seen as the “Heart Wrapper” and functionally protects the Heart. As we look at our own “Heart Wrapper” we can ask ourselves, are we protecting ourselves too much / not enough or is there an appropriate balance of both?

Next, the Small Intestine is the Yang paired organ to the Heart. All organs have a paired organ, and the physically hollow organs are considered Yang, the more solid organs considered Yin. The main function of the Small Intestine is to receive food from the stomach, further digest and absorb it, then send the residue to the large intestine and urinary bladder.

Essentially, the Small Intestine “separates the pure from the turbid”. Emotionally, the Small Intestine involves the ability to provide ourselves with clear boundaries.

For example, sometimes there is a need to separate the many different roles we play such as in the work place and at home. If it is difficult to separate each

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The last organ is the only one not recognized in Western medicine, and therefore has no direct english translation.

It is the San Jiao, the Yang paired organ to the Pericardium. There are three jiaos; upper, middle and lower, each pertaining to the organs in those locations of the torso. The image of a pot of rice cooking seems to best convey the work of the San Jiao; the lower jiao, or area below the umbilicus, represents the fire below the cook pot. The middle jiao, approximately between the umbilicus and below the sternum, represents the bottom of the cook pot containing the rice and water. The upper jiao, located in the chest, is the area where the steam rises up within the cook pot just under the lid, to cook the rice. In a very small nutshell, the San Jiao connects all the organs, with a strong connection to water; (the human body is about 72% water) “the San Jiao is the irrigation official who builds waterways”. This function of essentially keeping proper functioning and communication between the organs might be translated emotionally to that aspect that keeps us physically and spiritually connected with the people close to us, and also with the community. Together, the organs related to the Fire element help us to keep our actions, words and thoughts clear and full of loving intention.

Before engaging in conversation, or any other action, it seems important to ask the question of intention...what are my intentions? do my intentions come from a place of love? compassion? do my intentions positively affect the people I love AND the wider community? If they don’t, then why bother? When we proceed with loving intention, we are witness to the feeling as it vibrates throughout our life, the people around us and into the community.

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

you follow my work you already know my take on nutrition...you can't outtrain a poor diet! You need to ensure that you're watching what you eat, the quality of your food, and the timing, to ensure that you're getting the best results.

I'm Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialists, along with a four year degree in Biology. I offer customized nutritional meal plans that are designed to work specifically for you, your goals, your lifestyle, and eating preferences. Some of the reasons you may need or want a customized meal plan is: weight loss, decrease body fat, build lean muscle, improve sports performance, prepost pregnancy, and more. Note: a health screen is required prior to this service.

To help you decide which nutrition type is best for your goals, here's a brief description of each major nutrition type: Ketogenic Diet - Forces the body to burn fat rather than carbohydrates.

Normally, the carbohydrates contained in food are converted to glucose, which is transported around the body for energy.

If there's a small amount of carbohydrate in the diet, the liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketones, which serve as the energy source. An elevated level of ketones in the blood is known as ketosis. The Keto diet is lower in carbs (10-15%) than a low carb diet, around 70% healthy fats, and less protein. There are fewer net-carb vegetables and more avocados, nuts, and oils. To figure the net-carbs, subtract the fiber listed on the nutrition label from the carb listing.

Low Carb Diet - The carbohydrate sources in a low carb diet (15-25%) are mostly from vegetables with low carb values, moderate healthy fats, and moderate protein. Low carb diets are good when you're trying to lower your bodyweight and remove fat. This is one of the best nutrition plans and I highly recommend this or a mixture of this with the ketogenic diet.

Medium Carb Diet - A good amount of high quality carbohydrates (40%50%) coming from quality complex carbohydrates like legumes, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. This type of nutrition is good for those who are very active, need quality energy sources, and for those who seek to maintain their healthy weight.

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

Paleo Diet - Is a 'back to basics' type of plan (more of a hunter-gatherer type diet with high quality protein and less carbs).

The carbs in this diet are non-starchy vegetables, along with no dairy products, grains, legumes, and nothing processed.

Vegetarian Diet - No meat sources like chicken, beef, fish, pork, or shellfish.

They can have high quality protein sources available like eggs, dairy, plant sources like soy, pea, or rice, in addition to veggies, fruits, nuts, etc.

Vegan Diet - None of the foods may come from animals (no meats, milk, eggs, etc). This is mostly plant based nutrition plan.

Mediterranean is a nutrition plan where you eat a lot of foods in their natural state, like fresh vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, fruits, and seeds. The healthy fats in this diet come from plant sources like olives and grapeseed oil rather than from animal sources.

Obviously, no one is perfect when it comes to dieting, not even myself. If 90% of the time you are following your meal plan guidelines, you will see incredible results in your body composition, energy, and overall health. If you need help with custom meal plans, visit my website at www.TimeForChangePersonalTraining. com and click on the services page, or call me at 303-828-2856.

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Vol. 18, Issue 7

A Spirit To Fight

by Chalae Cartledge, Co-Founder GRACEFUL OAKS YOUTH RANCH

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11-year-old girl, I’ll call her Candace, was torn between a love for horses and her past of being sexually abused. The battle she was fighting in her heart was clear as she arrived at the Ranch for her first Horse Session in sandals and a dress. Candace’s Mom wanted to talk before the session started to make sure she was a good fit for our program. Lashing out in anger towards family members and struggling with getting along with others was a symptom that stemmed from her trauma. As I listened to her mom talk about Candace’s experience, my heart was filled with sadness for this little girl.

She reminded me of me. Candace sat in the chair, and slowly wrapped her arms around her body for protection. Her eyes looking up at me wanting to be seen and valued. Thoughts entered my mind… “ Does she know how beautiful she is to God?” … “Does Candace know how much He adores her?”

I began to look her in the eyes and words flowed from my heart to hers, “Sweet girl, God created Graceful Oaks for people like you and me. I, too, was sexually abused during my youth. I know what it’s like to look in the mirror and think you are worthless. I understand how the pain of the abuse can strangle the love in your heart and replace it with anger and lashing out at others. I see you. You are not alone. I want you to know that God loves you and has a beautiful plan for your life.”

That day, this little girl stepped into the fight of reclaiming her true identity in Christ. Candace’s heart was in a safe place as we talked and painted a bright sun on Dusty (the horse) symbolizing that Jesus can take a very dark and painful experience and make your heart bright again full of love and healing. Our time together ended with a prayer as she wrapped her arms around Dusty, smiling, and full of a new hope for our next session together.

Over 50% of children participating in our Session Program at Graceful Oaks

are fighting for freedom and healing from sexual abuse. This vulnerability can cause more pain and poor choices in their future if we don’t step in and fight for them. They want to be loved. They want to be accepted.

They want to fight for a better future.

Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses.

(Psalm 107;19) These children are worth fighting for and we need your help to fight. Currently, our Session Program has a waiting list for children who want to participate in this program. While we do have many kids that are dealing with abuse and trauma, we also have many kids who are simply hurting in single family homes, dealing with divorce, or struggling in their own specific way. They want to be loved and know they matter. Will you partner with us to help them? We always need prayer, and we need more vetted Christian adult leaders with a heart for kids. Or, if you feel led, you can make an online tax-deductible donation at www.goyr.org and click on the Donate tab. Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located at the Eastern edge of Frederick at 8098 County Road 14.

New Creation Church’s DivorceCare Provides Hope and Healing New Creation Church, 737 Bross St., Longmont is offering its 13-week DivorceCare program on Monday evenings, beginning July 31. The class meets 7-8:30 pm. The program, based on Christian principles, is designed to offer hope, community and encouragement to people challenged by a separation or divorce. Participants don’t have to be a member of New Creation to attend. Support and encouragement will be provided by a team who knows what it’s like to experience divorce.

DivorceCare covers a variety of topics such as facing the anger, depression or loneliness that often comes with a divorce. Other topics covered are financial survival, child care, single sexuality and forgiveness.

The DivorceCare session costs $15, which covers the cost of a personal workbook that promotes self-study and healing. For more information, call Dorothea at 303.960.3052 or email Bill at bill@newcreation.net.

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Annual Golf Tournament Well Armed Women Children and Firearm Safety When: Boulder County's TWAW Chapter is a great resource for women gun owners. Our topic will be on Children and Firearm Safety for the month of July.

Our meetings have moved to the first Friday of the Month starting July 7,2017.

Meetings are Free to members and first time guests. Members shoot at the range for just $15 range fee.

We believe that all adults have a responsibility to protect children from gun-related deaths and injuries.

It is vital that we recognize the risk to children of unsupervised access to guns and understand that there are common sense steps that all adults MUST take to protect children.

There are guns in more than one third of all U.S. households. Whether or not you make the choice to keep a gun in your home, your children will undoubtedly be in one of them.

Therefore, educating your children in gun safety can protect them from being harmed.

We will cover information about the storage of firearms and gun locks, firearm safety and education.

Child access prevention laws have

been shown to be effective at reducing unintentional firearm deaths among children.

In Colorado there are laws Prohibiting Persons from Intentionally, Knowingly and/ or Recklessly Providing Firearms to Minors.

The well armed woman boulder county chapter is part of a nation wide group to educate, equipt and empower women firearm owners .

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10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Main Event; 6 - 10 p.m. Night Event Miners Park, 170 Grant Ave.

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Firecracker 5k Race Start at Carbon Valley Regional Library

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Parade Line Up Starts at Thunder Valley K-8 600 Fifth St, Frederick, CO

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National Anthem, Veterans Recognition, Parade Awards

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Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce Highlights a Business Member Heather Honstein of Shape Med Spa

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eather Honstien, a Colorado native and Frederick High School graduate, is happy to announce she is providing skin care services at Shape Med Spa in Firestone.

“I have experience in many areas of skin care, from facial and full body waxing through the holistic healing methods of Aryuveda,” says Honstien. “My passion lies in clinical skin care though. I love treating clients and putting them on a regimen that allows them to see significant positive results.” Honstien uses a clinical skin care product line called PCA Skin that she became certified to use in 2014. “The PCA Skin products are well known among medical professionals for their superior efficacy, in-depth researched formulations and high grade ingredients.” “I’m able to treat anyone for multiple issues using these products,” she adds. Honstien treats clients for acne, skin sensitivities, evening skin tone/brightening sunspots, preventative/ anti-aging and wrinkle reduction. “It’s so

wonderful to be back in a medical spa setting.

Having the ability to collaborate with the spa’s owner if need be for our different clients is an amazing resource.”

Other services Honstien provides are eyelash extensions, which have gained a lot of popularity lately, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, waxing and spray tanning. “I would say my most popular service at the moment is the eyelash extensions. They’re so nice to have in the summer, no need to mess with mascara.

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“I’m so happy and feel very blessed to be able to provide all of the services that I love to this community, and hope to meet a lot of new clients very soon!”

You can call Heather to book an appointment at 720-495-3954 or visit her website at www.heathershealingskincare. com. See many pictures of her work on Facebook @heathershealingskincare.

Historic Firestone Coalition's Beautiful Yard Awards for the week of June 19, 2017

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pring has sprung and we’ve sent Ol’ Man Winter stomping back up the mountains for a long rest. Now, it’s time for Historic Firestone residents to spruce up their yards and participate in the second annual Old Town Spirit Awards by Beautiful Yard Awards to show your ‘Old Town Spirit’ Judging for the awards will take place each week from now through September 4. Awards will be presented each week to three Historic Firestone residents whose yards are considered winners. Yards will be judged each week by the Historic Firestone Coalition. Signs will be placed in the winning yards and left there for one week. Photos will be taken of the yards and the residents each week then submitted for publishing in the Carbon Valley Consumer Report and The Independent newspapers.

So, get those shovels out and start digging.

Let’s show how proud we are to live in Historic Firestone. Show our ‘Old Town Spirit’ by making Historic Firestone one of the most beautiful places in all of Colorado.

Chris & Alice Woody; 385 First Street, Congratulations to this week's winners. moved to Firestone from Northern CA in The Historic Firestone Coalition reminds its November, 2016 and have done a great residents that these awards are given out each job of landscaping front & back yards. week from now until September 4, 2017. Get those weeds pulled and spruce up your yard and you could be one of this year's winners.

The June 5 winners are pictured.

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Mead Intermediate Sewing Class for Kids The Town of Mead is excited to offer Intermediate Sewing Class for kids in grades 3rd-8th (Participants in 3rd-5th grade must have an adult accompany them at EVERY class). Classes will be on offered on Fridays from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Mead Town Hall.

Participant need to have sewing experience. Completition of the Beginning Sewing class is preferred. Participants MUST bring their own sewing machine to class. Project supplies will be provided by the instructor. The project for this session of classes will be a draw string back pack. For more information on the class contact Janet Torres at 970-5354477 or janettorres@townofmead.org.

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ou bet it does! At the most basic level, it provides shelter and security to families. But, there is a lot more to it than that, and here are some facts about homeowners from the National Association of Realtors, Federal Reserve Board, and the US Census Bureau:  They are more likely to vote  They volunteer their time more frequently for charitable causes  They move less often, providing more neighborhood stability  The decision to stay in school by teenage students is higher for those raised by home-owning parents  Daughters of homeowners have a much lower incidence of teenage pregnancy  The median net worth of homeowners is 36 times that of a renter’s ($195,400 vs. $5,400)  Owner occupied housing is better maintained than non-owner occupied property  In addition to being more satisfied with their own personal situation, homeowners also enjoy better physical and psychological health

 Homeowners are less likely to report financial hardships  The average child of a homeowner is significantly more likely to achieve a higher level of education, and thereby, a higher level of earnings These are some of the reasons that homeownership is called the “American Dream”. Taking the big step from renting to owning can be a difficult one, but with planning and patience, it can become a reality. Your Realtor is not just here to help you become a homeowner, but also works hard to protect private property rights, on the local, state, and national levels.

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34th Annual National Night Out- Tuesday, August 1, 2017 DACONO 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a FREE movie at the park featuring, "Sing".

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Let's talk safety, build a stronger community, and enjoy a FREE movie in the park.

The Dacono Police Department and Mountain View Fire Rescue partner for an evening designed to promote public safety and enhance community relations between our first responders and residents. Check out police cars, fire apparatus, handson learning stations, and enjoy free refreshments.

Back by popular demand, a FREE outdoor movie at Dave Osborne Park.

Pack a snack and enjoy an evening under the stars.

What a great way meet your neighbors and strengthen neighborhood spirit!

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July 2017 events

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Nine Frederick neighborhoods will participate in the 34th Annual National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, August 1st.

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

NNO is also designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Each neighborhood event is put together by the individual Block Captains in Frederick’s Neighborhood Watch program, which is an organized way for the Frederick Police Department to notify and share information with one point of contact to distribute out to their neighborhood. Chick-fil-A at Larkridge will be providing complimentary cookies to each neighborhood’s event.

“National Night Out is going strong in Frederick in its ninth year,” said Frederick Chief of Police Gary Barbour. “Our Neighborhood Watch program is one of the best in the area and helps the police department connect with the community to keep safety a priority.”

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

FIRESTONE 6 to 8 p.m.

Hart Park, 467 Jackson Ave. The Firestone Police Department participates annually in the National Night Out program and is excited to offer a fun community event with a concert in the park, fun games, ice cream and food truck. The National Night Out program is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti crime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

With the focus of the event aimed at providing safety information and to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, representatives of the Firestone Police Department and the FrederickFirestone Fire Protection District will be available at the event with information about the community, the Town’s Neighborhood Watch program and safety handouts. This is a great event for residents and businesses to attend to stay involved in the Firestone community.

Fanfiction Workshop – Saturday, July 1; 2 pm

Immerse yourself in fanfiction; hone your writing skills, meet other authors, and geek out on some of your favorite titles over the course of the afternoon. Grades 9-12.

Gloga Yoga! – Monday, July 10; 3:00 pm

Learn poses and relaxation techniques as you become a part of this illuminating adventure full of color changing lights and glow stick bracelets. Registration required; Grades 6-8.

The 4th at Firestone has become not only Firestone’s premier annual community event, but also a regional attraction to celebrate America’s birthday.

This event has continued to increase in participation, drawing thousands of people to Firestone for family-oriented fun and entertainment throughout the day.

The festivities begin at 7 a.m. with the American Legion Auxiliary’s pancake breakfast lasting until 9 a.m. This will take place at 870 1st Street, Firestone, CO 80520.

Also the Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District will sponsor the Firecracker 5k that will take runners through a tour of the Carbon Valley communities. Registration for the race is at 7 a.m. and the race will start at 8 a.m.

The parade weaves its way from Thunder Valley K-8 through Historic Firestone to Miners Park for the celebration. Floats, decorated vehicle displays, marching bands, classic cars, motorcycles and more will compile a parade lineup that residents and festival attendees will not want to miss. This is the perfect time for people to show their American pride by lining the streets in celebration.

Parade Categories 1) Best Hotrod 2) Best Classic Car or Truck – Most Historic Entry 3) Best Decorated Float 4) Best Decorated Bike 5) Best Marching-Dancing-Most Musical 6) Best Horse Entry The festival will include a showcase of business, children, food nonprofit vendors. Free activities will include a climbing wall, bungee trampoline, inflatable jumps, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, mini golf, horseshoes, games and more. A highlight of the event for the holiday will include the presentation of the colors by the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Color Guard and recognition of local veterans. Outstanding live entertainment throughout the day will include a mix of music.

The 4th at Firestone evening event has all kinds of fun music, a beer garden in the park sponsored by the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce and local food trucks offering tasty selections. Don't miss a spectacular fireworks display to wrap up a great day of celebration.

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LEGO Engineering – Thursday, July 13; 10:30 am

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Apply concepts in physics and architecture through engineer-designed projects. Build your own Battletracks!

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he Town of Frederick is proud to bring the Carbon Valley residents an outlet for locally produced food and goods for the seventh year in a row with The Frederick Market. The market will run every Thursday, June through September, underneath the shade trees in Crist Park (105 5th St.).

In July, and August, the market will run 4-8 p.m. and in September it will cut back to 4-7 p.m. to account for the earlier sunset that time of year. There will be live music at the market each week, showcasing local acoustic artists the same way local food and crafts are showcased.

Some great new vendors to see this year include NaturALL Beef Company, Java Mama and Great Harvest Bread Company along with your loyal, triedand-true favorites Miller Farms, Wild Tree Naturals, AJ’s Roasted Chiles, Iris Valley Farm and many more! For a complete list of vendors, go to www.frederickco.gov/ FrederickMarket.

The Frederick Market will continue to offer special themed events throughout the season, each paired with a Downtown Sounds Concert in the Crist Park gazebo.

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The Force is Strong with Trivia – Tuesday, July 18; 2:00 pm

Join us for trivia questions about your favorite galaxy. Grab some friends, your lightsaber, and get ready. Grades 6-8.

SBDC Start-Up Seminar– Tuesday, July 18; 6:00 pm

A free program that will provide you with guides, resources, and a general overview of things to consider when starting a business. Registration is required.

Keep Calm Jars – Saturday, July 22; 2:00 pm

Create a beautiful and functional jar for fun, meditation, or to help yourself keep calm. Registration required.

Healthy Planet Heroes – Monday, July 24; 2:00 pm

Learn how easy and fun it can be to save the environment by reducing, reusing, and recycling. Registration required; Grades K-2.

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the season, Seeds N’ Splashes, focused on water conservation efforts and the value of incorporating gardening with fresh plants into our everyday lives. Master Gardener Karin Strauch answered gardening questions while the kids learned to plant and decorate their very own flower pots.

‘Bee’ sure to stop by AA Honey’s booth to check out live bees and learn more about bees’ contributions to our ecosystem beyond their delicious honey. Get your splash on with a water balloon toss, our splash pad and bubble tower, before learning more about water conservation with Frederick’s Director of Engineering, Dick Leffler.

2017 Market Special Events

July 13th – Relay for Life August 10th – Fiesta Day with Margarita Garden August 17th – Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Community Safety Day August 31st – Sustainability Fair September 28th – Oktoberfest with biergarten For more details about each of the special events, go to www.frederickco.gov/ FrederickMarket.

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Loss is inevitable for all of us at some point in our lives and grief will affect each and every person different. It's your journey and yours alone. Nobody can walk it for you.

As a society we don't talk much about death, dying and the aftermath of losing a loved one. It isn't until you experience it that you are there feeling alone and not knowing what to do. Healing and adjusting to life again isn't easy, the grieving process takes time, patience and support.

Some may feel that they don't need professional support, feel embarrassed by seeing a therapist or they just simply attempt to stuff their grief. We just recently heard about how decades later Prince Harry is opening up about the mental health issues he struggled with as he came to terms with the loss of his mother. Prince Harry, now 32, was just 12 when his mother died in a car crash. In a candid interview he revealed that during the painful years that followed, he stifled his emotions, forcing himself not to think about her as a teenager and in his 20s.

When he finally allowed the grief to finally come to surface, he admits that he came “very close to a complete breakdown on numerous occasions.”

There is no "quick fix" for grief. I personally understand the struggles of living with the loss of a child and the importance of grief support and therapy.

Five years later, I occasionally have the need to reach out to my own therapist to process my fears, regrets, anger and guilt through each life transition. I share my personal journey, as most people believe that we "get over" our loss. This is untrue, we carry it with us every day. It doesn't go away, it gets different. We may cry less and on the outside we look "okay", but it's there. We just learn to manage it better.

If you have never dealt with your loss or you are facing a new life transition without your loved one and feel you need support, we understand and we are here.

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Tuesday, August 15

Kicking off the week will be a compelling presentation on “Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknowns”, August 15th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Business & Education Center of Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, 8426 Kosmerl Place in Frederick delivered by nationally renowned speaker Tom Tudor, former Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Mr. Tudor offers first-hand insight of the Tomb of the Unknowns and will take you on a historical journey around the Washington, DC area dating back to the late-1700s. His presentation has aired on C-SPAN American History TV and he was a featured speaker at the National World War II Museum for Memorial Day 2016. He is Past-President of the Society of the Honor Guard – Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is a Member of the Board.

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tart your Independence Day with a scenic run on a brand new route along the Firestone Trail during the 15th annual Carbon Valley Firecracker 5K on Tuesday, July 4 at 8 am.

Participants and spectators won't get held up by 4th of July parade floats and parade traffic while trying to get home after the race this year. The race will start and end at the Carbon Valley Regional Library which still allows runners to enjoy the annual parade and 4th at Firestone festivities.

Because it starts and ends at the same location, racers won't have to take a van ride back to their car with other stinky runners.

Runners no longer have to dodge traffic while crossing Highway 52 like they have in the past. This is a 5K, not Frogger! Relax and enjoy the fresh air and scenic mountain views while running on the Firestone Trail. The course is not certified course and the trail is mostly gravel which may not be ideal for strollers or dogs. All ages and levels are welcome.

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Next in the series lineup is a “Military Musical Tribute” August 17th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Frederick High School, 5690 Tipple Parkway, Frederick provided by local elementary, middle and high school students with music and photos from the different eras of American Military History under the direction of Jill Ripa, Theatre Director. Come hear the music that was popular when grandpa was young.

Free Parking | Free Admission The Week of Remembrance Committee is the group who brought the Vietnam Traveling Wall into the area September 2016, and helps coordinate and promote the Mile of Smiles lineup for the Military Honor Flight twice a year. Show your patriotic pride in supporting our Veterans and Military. If you would like to participate, volunteer, or donate please call 720-552-6191 or visit VFWPost9741. org and click on News & Events.

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arbon Valley VFW Post and Auxiliary 9741 will host “Operation Honor” Music Fest Saturday, August 19th, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Centennial Park in Frederick as a fundraiser benefit for Veterans and local active Military in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Week of Remembrance series of events.

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy music of four area bands donating their time on stage: • Lightly Toasted (blues) • Mojo Mama (rock) • Bakersfield (country) • My Blue Sky (Allman Brothers tribute band) Catch up with friends at the Beer Garden and grab a bite to eat at the Food Court from local eateries.

Browse through the vendor section of local businesses and nonprofits.

Let the kids run and play in the area just for them – bounce house, hamster balls, dunk tank and more!

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However, this is a fundraiser for our Veterans and Military so some activities will have minimal charges.

The music fest culminates a series of week-long area events during the 2nd Annual “Week of Remembrance” August 15th – August 19th. Here’s what’s happening earlier that week:

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

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

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Chris Combs | Ross Blackmer | Angie Sanders | Malyka Korgan | Don Haddad | Lisa Hoxie | Shelly Jackson | Shelley McLeod | Erik Sandstrom

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he St. Vrain Sanitation District is a quasimunicipal corporation and a political subdivision of the State of Colorado. In 1986 the District was created to serve the area near the intersection of I-25 and State Highway 119, commonly referred to as Del Camino, and the surrounding areas.

Since our initial beginnings, the St. Vrain Sanitation District has grown from serving a few local residents and businesses into a District serving approximately 12,000 business and residential customer accounts.

We provide service to the City of Dacono, the towns of Firestone and Frederick, portions of Mead and areas of Weld County that are within our boundaries. Those businesses and industries along the I-25 corridor,

Highway 52, and 119, as well as some along Highway 66, are served currently by the St. Vrain Sanitation District. Our District stretches from roughly the Boulder/Weld County Line on the west to the Platte River on the east and from Highway 66 on the north to Weld County Road 8 on the south.

Thanks to the vision and leadership from the Board of Directors, we continue to meet the needs of sanitary sewer service for many in the region.

St. Vrain Sanitation District now encompasses over 130 square miles of land. With continued growth in the region, we will continue to see an expanding population and customer base. The current board is committed to providing quality customer service, excellent wastewater

Chamber and Community Events: Upcoming Chamber Events: July 4, 6:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. – 4th @ Firestone Beer Garden @ Miner’s Park in Firestone July 6, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank Conference Room in Firestone July 13, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick July 13, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course July 14, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Java Mama in Firestone July 19, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @ Pepper’s Fireside Grille in Firestone July 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District Administrative Office, 320 Maple in Frederick July 20, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone July 21, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Office Conference Room July 22, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Chainsaws and Chuckwagons Festival @ Crist Park in Frederick August 3, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank Conference Room in Firestone August 3, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Business After Hours @ St. Vrain Sanitation District Office in Firestone August 10, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick August 10, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course August 11, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Java Mama of Firestone

Upcoming Community Events: Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Bingo @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone Every Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – American Legion Friday Night Dinner @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone July 4, All Day – 4th @ Firestone in Miner’s Park in Firestone July 10, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall July 11, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall

July 11, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick July 12, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

– North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone July 12, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall July 14, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Food & Flick Friday @ Harney Park in Firestone July 15, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

– VFW Monthly Breakfast @ Prairie Greens in Frederick July 15 and 16, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. – Relay For Life @ Hart Park July 18, 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. – Ready To Start A Business Orientation@ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone July 24, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall July 25, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall July 26, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall July 28, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Food & Flick Friday @ Hart Park in Firestone August 1, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – National Night Out @ Hart Park in Firestone August 4, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

– Food & Flick Friday @ Hart Park in Firestone August 5, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Carbon Valley Music Fest @ Centennial Field in Dacono August 8, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

– Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall August 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

– VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick August 9, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

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

treatment facilities, maintenance of our collection system and discharge regulation through our Pretreatment program. The construction of our new plant was completed May 2013 following a two-year nearly 40 million dollar capital improvement project.

The new plant discharges to the St. Vrain Creek and consistently meets the regulatory requirements in the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit. The new plant is designed to treat up to 6 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) and 11,540 pounds of BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand). The plant currently operates at 56% of its organic capacity. As the District continues to see development and growth the plant is designed for expansion to keep pace with the increased demand. The plant is located on the north side of Weld County Road 26 between Weld County Roads 13 and 15.

Please join us: The District will host a Business After Hours event through the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce on August 3rd, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for Chamber Members. General public plant tours can be arranged by contacting Plant Manager Penny DeMille at 303-776-4639.

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

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he Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship and School Partnership Committee have announced plans to award two $1500 scholarships for 2017. Applications are available to all employees of a Chamber Member Business. The scholarships are being offered to assist working adults in reaching both their post-secondary education and business career goals.

Eligible employees are required to complete the application as well as provide supporting documentation as outlined in the application form. Applications along with the requirements can be found online at www.carbonvalleychamber.com or by stopping by the Chamber office at 8308 Colorado Boulevard, Suite 203 in Firestone.

Private information provided on the applications will be held as such and not shared with other entities. Deadline to submit an application is June 30, 2017.

All applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee and presentation of the scholarships will be made by July 31, 2017.

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s the 2017-2018 school year approaches and I look forward to my third year as a school principal, I’ve had time to reflect on what my role is, what it is perceived to be and, what it is not.

When I was in grade school I can honestly say that I had no idea who the principal was, let alone what he/ she did. Today’s principals are much more visible, in classrooms, in hallways, out front to greet parents and students during drop-off and pick-up, attending school functions, etc. Students today are much more likely to know who their principal is and even make conversation with them regularly.

So, with their being such a stark contrast between the principals of days gone by and today’s principals, what exactly is their role?

A school principal is charged with providing a high quality education for all students in their school; that’s a big job! In order for a principal to be successful at their job, they must go from monitors to mentors, planners to policymakers, evaluators in envisioners, groundskeeper to janitor, a public relations person, a hirer/firer, cheerleader and change agent; it is exciting, rewarding and exhausting all at the same time!

The principal is the one who sets the tone of the school community, and to do that successfully, they must be strong leaders, prioritizers, organizers and schedulers. Principals must also be able to evaluate teachers, programs and changes, they must be able to delegate to others, provide discipline when needed, and review policies all while building and maintaining strong relationships with teachers, students, parents and many others in the community.

However, in my time as a school principal, our role is perceived more as a lawyer, doctor, counselor, behavior management specialist, social worker and police officer. In today’s world a case could be made for some of these perceived roles, however, remember

that the primary role of the principal is to provide a high quality education for all of their students.

With that in mind coupled with all the other ‘hats’ principals wear in a day, these perceived roles are unreasonable expectations; allow me to explain: Being a lawyer requires you to be licensed which requires years of schooling and preparation. Though it is the responsibility of the principal to be familiar with family court documents as they pertain to the school, they have no further expertise in that area. A doctor as well requires years of preparation and countless hours of interning in different fields of medicine. A principal is in no way prepared to make a medical diagnosis of a child or to recommend that they be put on medication.

As with the afore mentioned specialties, counseling and behavior management specialists require years of hard work and dedication to these fields. Though all principals are able to provide a listening ear, none (that I know of ) are qualified to give the advice you would receive from these professionals.

Yes, principals must sometimes be disciplinarians when a situation calls for it, but specialists in behavior management we are not.

Principals, just like teachers are considered to be mandatory reporters when it comes to reporting concerns that need to be addressed by social workers, however, we are not social workers and therefore cannot make decisions about how social services chooses to handle a reported situation.

Finally, principals are not police officers. Breaking a school rule is one thing, breaking the law is quite another.

A principal’s job is endless, and there are definitely glimpses of these perceived roles that principals are involved in, but in keeping their eye on the prize ~ a high quality education, their main role is just that as well as building a strong school community.

haracter.org, the nonprofit organization that validates character initiatives in schools and communities around the world, designated 83 schools and 4 districts from 21 states as 2017 National Schools and Districts of Character.

“We are honored to be recognized as a National School of Character,” said Dean of Students, Karie Slade who, along with music teacher Sarah Hricko, chaired Imagine Charter School’s Character Committee for the 2016-2017 school year. “Imagine’s staff works hard to shape the hearts and minds of our students. One way we do that is focusing on character education every year. Helping students have a deeper understanding of who they are as a student, person and citizen is our main goal. We are excited to receive this recognition and are grateful for the additional resources we’ll receive through Character.org to help us continue to focus on character education in the coming years.”

Since the inception of Character.org’s Schools of Character program in 1998, 474 schools and 30 districts have been designated as National Schools or Districts of Character, impacting more than 1.5 million students’ lives. (A complete list of the 2017 National Schools and Districts of Character is included at bottom of this release). In addition, this year, 3 Mexico schools have applied for our Mexico School of Character designation. All designees will be announced at a press event in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., on May 23. The event will be held in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, room G11 from 10:0011:00 ET and will be live-streamed across the nation. The announcement is being sponsored

by Senator James Lankford (R-OK).

Each year, Character.org (formerly The Character Education Partnership) and its state affiliates select schools and districts that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development programs and a positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior, school climate and their communities. Schools

and districts selected in January as State Schools of Character, along with those schools who reapplied in their 3-year designation, were forwarded to Character.org for consideration for national recognition as National Schools of Character.

Through an in-depth and rigorous evaluation process, these schools were found to be exemplary models of character development. Of the schools named today, 17 schools are former National Schools of Character reapplying for the national designation. Criteria for selection are based on Character.org’s 11 Principles of Effective Character Education, a framework to assist schools in providing students with opportunities for moral action, fostering shared leadership and engaging families and communities as partners in the character-building effort.

"At Character.org, we are extremely proud of this year’s National Schools of Character as well as our district recipients.

Their dedication to character development has proven over time to increase the wellbeing of so many students, their families and their communities across the United States and beyond, " said Doug Karr, Character.org’s President & CEO. He continued, "Validating character initiatives is at the core of what we do because it creates fertile conditions for multigenerational character growth where students and those in their lives thrive as ethical members of our society. The students of National Schools of Character are developing a lifelong skillset that they will leverage well into their adult lives.”

Character.org will honor the designated schools and districts at its 24th National Forum on Character Education to be held the weekend of October 20-21, 2017, in Arlington, VA. Visit www.character.org to learn more about the National Forum, the Schools of Character program (State & National) and the 2017 national honorees.

Vista Ridge Academy has Pre-K Openings Vista Ridge Academy, a private Christian Pre-K through 8th grade school in Erie, has a few spots open in their Pre-K (ages 3-4) and Kindergarten classes for the 2017-2018 school year. They offer full day programs and 2, 3, 4 or 5 day options for the Pre-K program.

For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Marsha Bartulec at 303.828.4944 or www.vistaridge.org.

WISE OWL TUTORING, INC. JERRI MODRALL Dyslexia Consultant & Specialist CALL 303-718-0555

Have you ever wondered if your child could have Dyslexia?

Does your child: • have trouble with reading?

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n 1994, a group of teachers with a vision for the next generation organized a global mission that would grow young people into successful adults: Youth Futures International. The organization, based out of Amherst, Massachusetts, began with summer camps that offered heath, dance, English, and physical education to young people who had been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The heart of YFI lies in a desire to empower young people, 4th through 12th grades in becoming future leaders on a global level, no matter what limits the world places on them.

In our own backyard, Allyson Stewart, originally from Boulder, became the program’s first student in 2010. She now teaches at Legacy Elementary, spurring the desire in students toward success.

Firestone resident, Kerri Stahly works as Colorado’s Leadership Curriculum Specialist. After meeting Dave Butler, the director of Youth Futures International in 2012, serving as athletic co-directors in North Dakota, Kerri joined the staff in 2016 and is serving in a capacity that promotes international service and leadership experiences building confidence in both students and educators. Kerri is spending a portion of her 2017 summer working with students and teachers in China.

Encouraged to serve and improve the lives of the world’s neglected, Kerri inspires confidence in young people to see their strengths and skills as a means of setting themselves and others up for success while being active members of small communities.

This non-profit organization has staff in Colorado, Georgia and Massachusetts,

but reaches across the globe to India, England, Africa and China. Kerri says, “We travel all over the globe teaching leadership and empowering each participant with international service leadership experience. “ The goal is to reach participants across the globe who will serve to teach others. Kerri’s message for her participants is this: “Set yourself up for success.”

Summer 2017 has YFI seeking 25 educators and coaches, including college juniors and seniors who are majoring in Physical Education and Travel to teach in Binhai, China to teach at the Leadership Sports Academy. Program expenses are covered for approved educators.

Public health is the focus of the travel teams, encouraging students in international service. From soccer to language, educators share the experience with those considered less likely to be considered successful, who will learn that they indeed are, and can make a difference in their future world.

Kerri has more than 18 years’ experience as an educator. She now substitute teaches in the Saint Vrain Valley School District. She is passionate about the next generation, and their ability to stand up for themselves.

For up to date information on the Youth Futures International Experience, visit www. yfiexperience.org, or email them at info@ yfiexperience.org. They can also be reached by telephoneat413-658-0224formoredetails.Tospeak with Kerri Stahly, Colorado Leadership Curriculum Specialist directly about ways to serve this summer, email kerri@youthfuturesinternational.org or call 970-275-8221.

Celebrating Youth July 22 - A Night Where Kids Can Be Kids!

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ould your kids like to try their hand at archery, slacklining, horseshoes, or corn hole?

Or maybe they would enjoy a horse activity, playing with chickens, making s'mores over a campfire, or swinging on a tire swing? Or perhaps playing some air hockey, ping pong, foosball, basketball, badminton, soccer, or frisbee? All of these activities will be available Saturday, July 22nd from 6:30-8 p.m. at Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch (GOYR). It is a night to celebrate the youth of our community and an opportunity to show your kids and family what Graceful Oaks is all about. This event is FREE OF CHARGE so come join the fun!!! S'mores kits are $1. Children 12 and up may attend without parents with a signed liability release form. Children under 12 must have a parent present and a signed liability release form as well. Liability release forms can be obtained at www.goyr.org under the "Visit the Ranch" tab.

GOYR is a local nonprofit organization offering several programs for youth. We are located at the eastern edge of Frederick at 8098 County Road 14. For more information about GOYR please visit our webpage at www.goyr.org or check out our Facebook page!

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Little Blessings Preschool Little Blessings Preschool is an in-home Christian preschool located in Firestone, Colorado, behind King Soopers in the Sagebrush subdivision. We offer both full and part-time programs for 3-5 year olds with wrap-around care that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. We are one of only two preschools in the Northern Colorado/Denver area to achieve a Level 4 rating from Colorado Shines Early Learning and Education Program (see more about this on our Colorado Shines Rating page).

Our curriculum is play-based with themes that support our learning. Language, social interaction, fine and gross motor skills, math, science, Bible, and character values are a part of our daily routine. Enrichment classes (including music, gymnastics and additional classes) and field trips are also an intricate part of our time together.

Here at Little Blessing Preschool, we believe in learning through social interaction with peers, teacher and self-led age appropriate activities, and discovery of the world around us through exploration.

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t. Calvary Lutheran Church in Ft. Lupton will celebrate the 500th year of the Reformation with Mighty Fortress VBS! Your children learn that in Jesus, the victory is won! They’ll look into the Bible, God’s Holy Word, and explore five Bible accounts about God, our Mighty Fortress, and the victory Jesus has won for us.

Registration is open for preschool – adult who will attend VBS from Sunday, July 9 – Thursday, July 13 from 6-8 pm. Come along with us as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more. Can’t wait to see you there! To register, call 303-857-6827, or register online at https://vbsmate. com/MtCalvaryLuthFtLuptonCO.

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Cost: $25.00 (Includes a T-Shirt) Deadline to register: Friday, July 7th.

The theme for 2017 VBS is “Mighty Fortress!” At Mighty Fortress, children learn that God is our sure defense who strengthens us and is our refuge in trouble.

The children will learn how we can joyfully celebrate Jesus, our champion, who has won the battle over our enemies. By faith, God gives us that victory in Jesus.

Let the celebration begin!

There are registrations in the entrance to the church, in the parish office or on www.sttheresafred.org.

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250 Kids Attend FCA Sports Camp at Hart Park in Firestone

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or the Third Year in a row, Coach Geno Lechuga and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) have teamed up to offer a two day Sports and Athletic Camp for kids ranging from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. "This camp was designed to offer kids the opportunity to attend a high quality Sports Camp, and to learn from great coaches, without paying high dollars," says Geno Lechuga.

The Camp was June 1st and June 2nd, from 9am to noon each day at Hart Park. The sports offered were Soccer, Agility, Lacrosse, and Football. Thanks to sponsors; Chick-Fil-A, Stapp Toyota, Rocky Mountain Christian Church, and Thrivent Financial, the Camp was only $10 per child and each participant received a camp t-shirt, lunch on the first day, and

coaching from some of the best coaches in the area. 65 total volunteers helped run this camp, everywhere from high school students to adults and 250 kids attended.

"Sports were a big part of my life. They kept me out of trouble and taught me a lot of life lessons that I still use to this day.

Perhaps we can do the same thing for other kids through this program," says Lechuga.

Geno Lechuga encourages everyone to keep their eyes and ears open for future announcements regarding Camp 2018.

The camp is growing in numbers yearly so the earlier you register the better. "The more kids that we can reach through this program the better. We just want to be a good influence and preach the right messages onto our kids," says Lechuga.

Mead Beginning Sewing Class for Kids The Town of Mead is excited to offer Beginning Sewing Class for kids in grades 3rd8th (Participants in 3rd-5th grade must have an adult accompany them at EVERY class).

Classes will be on offered on Mondays at the Mead Town Hall. Participants MUST bring their own sewing machine to class. Project supplies will be provided by the instructor.

For more information on the class contact Janet Torres at 970-535-4477 or janettorres@ townofmead.org CLASS DATES: Mondays, July 10, 17, 24 | TIME: 9:00-10:30 a.m.

COST: $25.00/Participant | AGES: 3rd-8th grade** LOCATION: Mead Town Hall, 2nd floor conference room INSTRUCTOR: Caroline Reipler * For participants in grades 6-8 A parent is asked to stay for the first class ** For participants in grades 3-5 a parent is required to stay for all 4 classes.

What you need to bring for the class: • SEWING MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOK • SEWING MACHINE Online Registration available at www.townofmead.org

Area Churches

If your church is in the Tri-Towns, Erie, or Mead—please e-mail information and we will be happy to list it here, free of charge, to carbonvalley@gmail.com.

CV Seventh-Day Adventist Church 422 8th St. #A, Dacono, CO 80514 Sabbath School 9:45 A.M. Saturday Worship Service 11:15 A.M. Pastor Frank Wilson 720-939-5472 www.carbonvalleysda.org

Frederick Foursquare Spanish Church Sun. Services 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Wed. at 7:00 p.m. 720-933-7117 211 Dunmire St., Evanston, between Frederick and Firestone Pastor Laura Salazar

St. Scholastica Church Mass: Tuesday 6:00pm; Confession 5pm Saturday 4:00pm ; Sun. 8:30am 303-828-4221 or 303-833-2966 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator

Cowboy Christian Fellowship Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m., Rinn UMC 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy, Frederick Sue-Marie or Galen at 303-661-0841. or e-mail gasue303@msn.com.

Northern Hills Christian Church Services & Sun. School at 9:09a & 10:44a Saturday Service at 5:05 p.m.

720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas

Tri-Town Baptist Church Sun. School 9:00a Worship 10:00a & 5p Wed. King’s Kids 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 420 Johnson St. (Oak St.), Frederick 303-833-2826 www.tri-townbaptist.com Pastor Don Veazey

La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Lunes alas 7:00 p.m. La direccion es 4700 County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion gratis llame 303-669-5180

Frederick St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Monday - Wednesday 8:30am Friday 8:30am Friday 6:00pm (Espanol) Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am and 10:00am, 12:00pm & 5:00pm (Espanol) (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor

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

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

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

Dacono New Horizons Christian Church Worship 10:00 a.m. & Bible School 9:00a 303-833-3013 701 Carbondale St., Dacono Pastor Rob Thomas

St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal St. Dimitrie the New Orthodox Church Saturdays 6:00p Vespers, Bible Study Sun. 9:00a Matins;10:00a Divine Liturgy Sun. School 11:00a 6060 Puritan Lane, Frederick, CO 80516 303 460-7035; www.sfdimitrie.org Rev. Fr. Loan Bogdan L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School & Services at 8:30a & 10:30a 451 Oak St., Frederick 303.304.1159 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 8a, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m.

5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rmcc.org Lead Pastor Shan Moyers Rinn United Methodist Church Worship 9:30a Sun. School 10:45a Cowboy Fellowship Weds. 7:00p 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy & I-25 W., Frontage Rd. 303-776-1578 rinnumc@hotmail.com Revered Bryson P. Lillie

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

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

Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss

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

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

Grandview Church Meets at Mead Middle School Sunday 9:30am 620 Welker Ave. Mead 720.899.1126 Pastor Bruce Hendrich

Living the Truth Ministries Bible believing Church; We want to grow with you.

Sun. 10 am and 6 pm Thursday 6 pm 545 Main St., Erie, CO (720)272-2026 Pastor Carl Gerdes

Longmont New Creation Church 737 Bross Street, Longmont, CO 80501 www.newcreation.net 303-776-4225 Sundays: 8:30 and 10:45 AM Pastor Mario Latini

New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Sun. 10:00 am & Children’s 10:30 am (303) 828-0638 Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardner Calvary Bible Church 9am & 10:30am. 615 Evans St. Pastor Adrian Boykin 303.442.3484 info@calvarybible.com Student Ministry for Middle & High School 303-442-3484 www.calvarybible.com

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

Impact Rock Church (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 470 Briggs St Erie, CO 80516 Erie United Methodist Church 604 Holbrook St, Erie (across Town Hall) Sun. School 9:30a.m. (for all ages) Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided 303-828-3906 Pastor Jim Calhoun

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

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

Erie St. Luke Orthodox Church (Eastern Rite) 8:00 a.m. Orthros, 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy, Sun. School 11:15 a.m.

303 665-4013 (www.stlukeorthodox.org) 722 Austin Ave. Erie CO 80516 Fr. David Mustian, Pastor

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

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

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

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

Guardian Angels Catholic Church 109 S. 3rd St. Mead, CO 80542 Daily Mass: Mon 5:30p Tu-Th 7:30a Fri 8:30am Sat Anticipatory Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am 1st Sunday: 6:00p mass 970-535-0721 info@meadangels.org Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator

Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Sun. Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

640 Alpine St., Longmont, CO 80504 303-776-1789 www.coslongmont.org Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) 1221 17th Ave., Longmont CO 80501 Reg. Sun. Service 11:15 a.m.

Children's Sun. School 10:15 a.m. oursaviorson17th.org; 303.776.5528 Pastor Jesse Stone Grace Church Worship Sat 6 pm, Sun 8:30, 11:15 am 2415 Lake Park Drive Longmont 80501 303-772-5685 www.graceefc.org Pastor Jeff Foote Westview Presbyterian Church 1500 Hover St., Longmont, CO 80501 www.westviewpres.org 303-776-3242 Sundays: 9:30 am & 5 pm Pastor Scott Phillips LifeBridge Christian Church Worship Saturdays at 5 p.m. & Sundays at 9:30 & 11 a.m.

10345 Ute Hwy, Longmont 303.776.2927 www.lbcc.org Pastor Rick Rusaw First Evangelical Lutheran Church Worship Saturdays at 5:30 pm & Sundays at 7:40, 8:30, & 11:00 am Education Hour Sundays at 9:45 am 803 3rd Ave, Longmont, CO 303-776-2800 www.firstluth.org

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

Sun. Worship - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

New Life in Christ Church Iglesia Nueva Vida en Cristo Sun Service 11:00/Servicio Domingo Tues. Bible Study 7:00 pm Martes Estudio Biblico 7:00 pm We are a bilingual church.

Somos una iglesia bilingue.

307 Salisbury Ave., Platteville, CO (303)833-2870 Pastor Jose V. Saenz First United Methodist Church of Platteville Sunday School and Worship 11:00 am 316 Elizabeth Ave Platteville, CO 80651 970-785-6158 www.plattevilleumc.com Pastor Mark L. Heiss Calvary Chapel Longmont Non-denominational Christian, Bible teaching Sunday service from 9:30a to 11:00a 1801 Sunset Pl., Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 870-1861 Pastor Michael Patrick Ft. Lupton Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:00 a.m.

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

(303) 857-6827 www.mtcalvaryluth.org 650 S. Park Ave. Ft. Lupton Pastor Keith L. Besel Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Worship 8am Sun. 303-650-6170 204 Park Avenue Ft. Lupton Reverend Gary Sitton Destination Ministries “First for Him, Then each other” Gathering at Ft. Lupton Rec. Center Study @ 8:30am, Message @ 10am Destiny Church 307 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton www.yourdestinychurch.org Sunday at 10am, Wed at 7pm plus children, teen ministries & small groups Rob Rocca, Pastor First United Methodist Church of Ft Lupton 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Sun. Worship 9:00 am (& children’s Sun. School) Adult Sun. School 10:45 am (nursery provided) 303-857-2257 www.fumc-fortlupton.org Dr. Rev. Kay Palmer Marsh

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

Education Hour: 11:30 a.m. www.cairnchristianchurch.com www.facebook.com/cairnchristian.church 1700 Stonehenge Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-442-1861 (p); 303-442-6413 (f) Rev. Dr. Charisa Hunter-Crump CharisaHunterCrump@ CairnChristianChurch.com Living Water Lafayette Wednesday’s: Youth Group 6:30pm Sunday’s: Celebration Time 10am 303-668-1329 for current Bible Studies 700 W. South Boulder Road Lafayette, CO 80026 www.livingwater.la Pastor: Steve Owings Misc Areas Seventh Day Baptist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Worship 9:45 am Sabbath School 11:30 am 303-541-9097 www.sdbboulder.org 6710 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder pastorsteveo@gmail.com Pastor Steve Osborn Northern Hills Church Meets Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45am 5061 E. 160th Ave Brighton, CO (Hwy 7) 720.685.1717 www.northernhills.cc Pastor Rob Kelly Faith Lutheran Church Service on Sunday at 9:00 am Sunday School at 10:30 am 3999 W. South 1st St Johnstown, CO 970-587-6460 Rev. Brandon Ross FaithJohnstown.com East Boulder Baptist Church 7690 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 Sunday School for all ages - 9 AM Worship Service - 10:30 AM Deaf and Senior Citizens Ministries WWW.EBBC.Co 303-499-3553

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Because we are a monthly paper, most funeral dates will be past. You may post funeral service information at www.facebook.com/CarbonValleyConsumerReport and we will share with the community.

Mark Joseph Martinez

Joey Irwin

Mark Joseph Martinez, 42, of Firestone CO beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle passed away on April 17, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a home explosion in Firestone, Colorado. Mark was born June 24, 1974 in Longmont CO the son of Max and Cindy (McMillen) Martinez. He attended Frederick schools and graduated from Frederick High school in 1992 along with Erin’s brother Joey Irwin who perished along with him in this tragedy. After High School, he attended UNC Greeley for one year. Mark married Erin Irwin on May 24, 2003 and had two beautiful children, Nathan (11) and Jaelynn (9). Mark knew Erin from an early age as they and their families are natives of the Tri-town area.

Mark was employed by the Town of Firestone public works. He enjoyed learning new things and worked himself into supervisor position there. At the time of his death he was working towards becoming a director in public works.

Mark enjoyed camping with his family and close friends and was known to be the head cook at all the camping trips. Mark loved to entertain and made people laugh with his character ways. He also enjoyed music, traveling, and all outdoor activities. Most of all Mark loved his family. He was a devoted husband and doting father. He loved coaching both of his children’s sports teams. He grew up with many cousins and forever they were best of friends.

Mark is survived by his wife Erin, their children Nathan and Jaelynn, parents Max and Cindy of Frederick, his sisters and their husbands, Andrea and Jacen Nicholson of Frederick and Amy and Jared Follweiler of Phoenix, AZ. Mark is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mark was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Gabriel and Manuelita Martinez, maternal grandparents George and Lila McMillen, and several aunts and uncles of the Martinez and McMillen families.

Mark was someone who meant so much and loved by all who knew him. We loved his smile and the kindness of his heart. He will be truly missed.

A Celebration of Mark’s life will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday June 29, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Longmont. A reception will follow at the Saddleback Golf Club.

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Joey Irwin was born on a beautiful morning July 19, 1974 and was taken from us suddenly April 17, 2017.

He leaves behind his parents, Cathy and Joe Hurtado, Joe and Barbara Irwin, brother and best friends Brett and Lisa Irwin, brother Bo and Jen Hurtado, brother Travis Bitter, “big little” sister Erin Martinez, sister Jodee and Jason Bennett and grandparents George and Loraine Woznick and Irene Irwin, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins that he grew up with and loved. His loving brother Mark Martinez went along with Joey on his heavenly journey.

Joey’s “children” here on earth were the light of his life; precious nieces and nephews: Payton, Ava, Jaelynn, Hailee, Emilee, Nathan, Sonny, Brody, Mason and Joey and Mark’s namesake, Olivia Joe. He thought the world of these kids, held them when they were babies, taught them all how to fish, teased and spoiled them mercilessly, easily earning the title “favorite uncle” Joey.

Joey loved the outdoors, was an avid and accomplished huntsman and fisherman, he hunted and camped the mountains, had many many adventures hunting in Nebraska and always thought he was “home” in Northstar. Joey lived and breathed his work and thought of most clients as family. He had a love hate relationship with golf and is legend with some of his antics on the course.

What will be missed the most is his boisterous command of any room he walked into, his total and complete love of family and lastly that ornery smile.

May his light always light up the purple sky.

A Celebration of Joey’s life will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday June 29, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Longmont. A reception will follow at the Saddleback Golf Club.

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FFFPD Promotes 5 Firefighters, 2 Assistant Chiefs

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The ceremony recognized EMT/ Firefighter Adam Campbell, Paramedic/ Firefighter Andrew Barsalou, Paramedic/ Firefighter Evin Feit, EMT/Firefighter Jeffrey Kesler and EMT/Firefighter Patrick Martin on their new positions with the District.

Also during the ceremony, two District leaders were recognized on their promotions to new positions within the District. Division Chief Doug Prunk was recognized on his promotion to Assistant Chief of Operations, and Battalion Chief Steven Iacino was also recognized on his promotion to Assistant Chief of Planning.

“We are gathered tonight to recognize men and women who have set their sights on things higher than the here and now.

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Each brings a diverse set of skills but most importantly a heart committed to Duty, Honor and Compassion. Because of their belief in our organization, what we stand for, and our Mission, Vision, and Values, we have been made stronger and better. I am so proud of the men and women I serve with and you will forever be what I remember and cherish of my time with Frederick-Firestone Fire,” said Fire Chief Ted Poszywak during last night’s ceremony.

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