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Darcy started Sassy Quilts in 2006. At the time, it was difficult to find people to do machine quilting and it was getting difficult to push large quilts through a home sewing m a c h i n e .

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Darcy’s clientele include people of all ages and backgrounds, male and female, quilter and non-quilter. Many of her customers are people who do not sew, but have a treasured quilt top made by a relative and do not know how to finish it. Darcy has also quilted for charities, hospital patients, and people who have lost loved ones and wanted quilts made from their clothing. Her favorite experience was participating in a St. Baldricks Fundraiser in 2012. Darcy’s 6-year old

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What’s On My Mind

In fact, he who watches over Israel won’t get tired or go to sleep.

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Check the Pockets Don’t you hate it when you transfer the wash to the dryer and find shredded wrappers and wads of gum from your back jean’s pocket or knew you should check other pockets and didn’t and then you find ink stains on multiple pieces of clothing because your husband left his ink pen in his shirt pocket. I’ve learned more about listening from doing the laundry than any other task or lesson.

When I do the laundry, I’ll frequently hear, “Check the pockets.”

Most times I listen and check and find nothing. Many times, though, I hear and quickly proceed with filling the washer with the items only to find later, that there was something valuable that I was warned to check for.

This warning, this voice, could be my subconscious reminding me of what I already knew. It could be my intuition or it could be dumb-luck. Regardless, I hear in my mind, a quiet reminder to check the pockets. And when I listen, I am ALWAYS glad I did.

Like the time the voice said, “Call your mom.”

Or “Go check on the kids.”

Or “Don’t forget your camera.” “Don’t forget your camera.”

“DON’T forget your camera.”

That happened to me and I ignored it and didn’t take my camera and then coming home from Boulder at the top of the hill on Hwy 52, heading east, I saw the most amazing rainbow/dome over the Carbon Valley and I knew, I should have grabbed my camera. I also knew, instantly, it was a once-in-a-lifetime rainbow that I will NEVER see again in my life on earth. So I pulled over and watched it until it went away. Now, if I hear that voice tell me to get my camera, I get my camera. And so what if I grabbed my camera and never saw a thing… at least I had it just in case.

It’s the little things like gum in your pocket or calling your mom and finding out she was sad and just needed to talk, that teach me to listen to the voice. Because, inevitably, big things will occur that I am always so thankful that I listened.

Like the time I woke up at four o’clock in the morning hearing, “Jason is going to leave this morning.” It was like someone in the room spoke it out loud. Wide awake, I crept to check on Jason. He

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was still sleeping. Then I heard, “Go check David’s car.” David was Jason’s best friend. I got in my car and drove to David’s house and sure enough, in the back of his car, was Jason’s suitcase. I woke up that household and the parents woke up David. Jason’s dad had secretly sent a plane ticket and Jason was going to leave for Michigan without telling us.

I have so many examples where I’ve heard in my head, sometimes audibly, a voice that is reminding me, warning me, helping me, guiding me. I don’t take it for granted anymore. The voice has proven itself to be the perfect guide for me. Whatever direction it has given has always been correct and good. Do I recognize the voice? Definitely. Is the voice my voice? Sort of but not really. Does it scare me? Never. Is it mean or loud? No, firm sometimes, but never harsh or demanding. Is it religious? No. Spiritual, yes, but closer than that. Like I’m having a conversation with my best friend, but in my thoughts.

Why do I say spiritual? I can’t say if it is God speaking to me, or Jesus or the Holy Spirit. I can’t explain that. What I do know, from my own experiences, it is Someone who loves me more than I love myself. And while I “think” I know what is best for me, the three of them “KNOW” what is best for me. And when I listen to those directions, it ALWAYS turns out better than I imagined.

Three different versions of the Bible say it like this in Isaiah 30:21: Living Bible And if you leave God’s paths and go astray, you will hear a voice behind you say, “No, this is the way; walk here.”

New International Reader's Version (NIRV) You will hear your Teacher’s voice behind you. You will hear it whether you turn to the right or the left. It will say, “Here is the path I want you to take. So walk on it.”

King James Version (KJV) And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

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Opening day for the Frederick Market is Thursday June 5th from 4 to 8pm on 5th Street in Downtown Frederick! This is the fourth year of the Frederick Market which continues to offer fresh, locally produced produce, food and goods to Carbon Valley residents every Thursday, June through September. The new later hours of the market were chosen by the Town of Frederick, the organizer of the market, based on feedback from vendors, market goers and Frederick residents.

By delaying the start of the market by one hour and going one hour later, the hope is that more people will be able to come to the market after they get off work.

In addition to the great vendors each and every week, there will be special events at the market throughout the season. In June, there will be a special event on June 12th called Seeds ‘n Splashes! Market attendees will be able to get valuable gardening tips and tricks from the Weld County Master Gardeners, learn about water conservation and NISP with Frederick’s Engineering and Utilities Director Dick Leffler, and kick the summer off with fun and games courtesy of the Carbon Valley Recreation District! There will also be a pot decorating and planting station for kids to start their summer garden! Please visit www.frederickco.gov/ frederickmarket for more information!

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A great new program within our community is Carbon Valley Coffee Roasters’ ‘Leave a Bucket, Take a Bucket’ community coffee grounds program. You can take a fivegallon bucket of used coffee grounds to add to your compost, garden or lawn, and leave an empty five-gallon bucket for them to fill up for the next person. It is this kind of community innovation that makes me proud to call Frederick home.

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The Frederick Downtown Sounds summer concert series will once again be rocking the Crist Park Gazebo (105 5th Street, Frederick CO 80530) every second and fourth Thursday, June through September from 6-8pm.

The series will begin on a high note on June 12th with the Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra (RMUO). The RMUO, based out of Denver, is making a special trip to Frederick to strum their stuff and perform what is sure to be one of the most memorable concerts of the year! The second concert on June 26th will feature the Justus League, a blues/rock band that knows the meaning of soul! The Downtown Sounds concerts coincide with the Frederick Market, so folks are encouraged to do some shopping, grab some dinner from a Downtown Frederick establishment, and then relax and enjoy some live music! Bring your own chairs and picnic blankets to get comfortable. Please visit www.frederickco. gov/downtownsounds for more information!

Daniel Michael Jones Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament

The Daniel Michael Jones Memorial Foundation annual golf tournament will be held at the Bella Rosa Golf Course at 5830 Bella Rosa Parkway in Frederick, Colorado on June 8th 2014. Teams and sponsors are needed for this event and the public is encouraged to attend.

Golfers and sponsors who participate in the tournament will get the satisfaction of helping a charitable organization, the Daniel Michael Jones Memorial Foundation. The foundation provides scholarships in the name of Daniel Michael Jones at the University of Colorado Boulder- College of Engineering and the Laramie County Community College.

Please help us educate and enrich the minds of students for generations to come.

Shotgun scramble start time is at 8:00 AM and the registration fee is $90 per person. A team of four can enter the tournament for only $320.

Hole sponsors are $100, which includes your name or company name on a sign at a tee box. A $500 sponsorship will include entry fees for a team of four, a hole sponsor sign, and recognition.

A spaghetti lunch, silent auction, and raffle will immediately follow the tournament. All donations are tax deductible.

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Maria, a Carbon Valley local, recently had brain surgery to remove a tumor. Miraculously she recovered quickly and is back to work at our local postal offices. Unfortunately, there are still many, many financial obligations. Join us on Sunday June 8th from 1-4 pm at Pete's Place in Frederick to help raise money to help Maria. There will be food, music and a silent auction. If you can donate any prizes for donations for the silent auction please contact us. If you have questions at 720.425.4599.

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Letter to the Editor:

I am a high school social studies teacher who teaches a course on government once a year. As part of the government course we take a look at the “Bill of Rights” and Supreme Court decisions, how they impact us as citizens, and how the courts made there determinations. In recent years it has become alarming the misinterpretation of the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution especially in regards to our “Freedom of Speech”.

After reading Ms. Paulette Revere’s offerings last month I just wanted to attempt set the record straight. Our 1st Amendment rights give us the power to speak out against our government without the reprisal of going to jail. Many of the cases Ms. Revere listed have nothing to do with speaking out against government. In many of the stated cases people expressed their opinions and people in turn used their inalienable rights as citizens to state their objections. It may be “political correctness” in action, but, it does not infringe on anyone’s 1st Amendment rights.

The first example Ms. Revere chose was that of Brandon Eich Co-founder of Mozilla. Mr. Eich made some statements, about gays, that people objected to and those people threatened a boycott of Mozilla products, Mr. Eich later resigned. Those people were just participating in the “free market” and voted with their wallets. In America we have the right to say most anything we choose, however, other people have the right to respond accordingly as long as they do not break the law. The lesson here is if you rely on the public to frequent your business, you may not want to upset your customers.

Ms. Revere also brings up Mr. Jack Phillips, owner of the Masterpiece Cakeshop here in Colorado. Mr. Phillips refused to make a wedding cake for same sex couples. This case has to do with the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, specifically the “equal protection clause”. More or less the “equal protection clause” prevents citizens of this country from providing liberties to one person and not extending those same liberties to another person. People might get this confused with his 1st Amendment rights of “freedom of religion”, however, in this case it does not. If Mr. Phillips were in his home, because of his religious beliefs, he would have every right to prohibit gays from entering his home and that is okay. In this case Mr. Phillips is selling goods to people, his business relies on government infrastructure and is licensed by the government therefore the judge ruled against him as he was violating the law.

I hope you have the courage to print this rebuttal as people need to be better aware of what our freedoms entail. Agree or disagree with the laws remember that, “ We the people of the United States, in order to establish a more perfect union, establish justice and insure domestic Tranquility” should be informed of our laws and how they protect everybody’s rights.

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zz What an exciting time it is for our community as our school year ends and summer begins. This time of year is always encouraging with the fresh scent of lawns being mowed, barbeque grills being uncovered after a long Paul Sorensen winter, and, of course, lots of graduation invitations. Our community is truly lucky to have such talented youth; in fact, the town board is honored to have awarded scholarships to some of our brightest graduating students, which are as follows: ♦♦ The Excellence in Academics Scholarship went to Abigail Kraft, who will be attending Colorado Mesa University to pursue a degree in physician assisting; ♦♦ The Career Advancement Scholarship was awarded to Caroline Curtis, who plans on attending Front Range Community College this fall; ♦♦ We are also thankful to our community partner SAFEbuilt who awarded an Academic Excellence Scholarship to Krystal Burke.

Ms. Burke will be attending the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs for emergency response nursing.

Dacono Mayor, Charles Sigman

zz August 1-3 Dacono and Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District are hosting the USA BMX Mile High Nationals. This event is expected to draw over 1,100 amateur competitors Charles Sigman

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zz By now you have received a flood repair update from the Town, if you have any questions please contact Town Hall

at 720.382.5500. zz Summer is on the way and the Town of Frederick has some exciting things in store for the community in June beginning with the Community BBQ Tour’s first stop on Wednesday June 4th in Crist Park 6-8 p.m. This stop is

zz Congratulations to all of our graduating students as they move on to furthering their education or starting their careers. zz Economic development has been making some significant strides this year as well. To that end, we want to welcome Steel Structures and Environmental Noise Control to our community. Both businesses are located along the I-25 frontage road and elected to annex into Firestone.

In addition, the Firestone City Centre has two new businesses that have opened, including Comfort Dental, located next to Pizza Hut, and Muttz Pet Goods & Gifts, located next to Anytime Fitness. zz In terms of recent board approved projects, a 23,500 square foot industrial building is nearing completion in the Del Camino Business Center.

This building will open new opportunities for businesses to locate in Firestone.

Also, being that health and safety are always a top priority to the Firestone Board of Trustees, the addition of the emergency medical care facility at the intersection of Firestone Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard will bring a much needed commodity to our community that offers 24-7 emergency medical care. Please join the First Choice ER for their ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at 10:00 AM, and remember to keep all of our local businesses in mind when you are shopping or in need of a service. zz While you are out and about enjoying what our community has to offer, remember that the summer event season has just arrived. Here are some of the fun activities to put on your schedules: ♦♦ June 6 – Food & Fick Friday - Hart Park - Movie: Frozen Music by Ash Ganley; ♦♦ June 7 –Community Softball Tournament - Firestone Sports Complex;

♦♦ June 20 – Food & Flick Friday -Hart Park - Movie: The Little Mermaid - Music by Danny Shafer; ♦♦ July 4 – 4th at Firestone – Parade, Activities and Fireworks. zz Furthermore, to add to the list of summer activities, we are excited to announce that a new recreation opportunity is already in the planning stages. Our Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Board is working through the planning and construction of an 18-hole Disc Golf Course in Central Park. This summer we hope to have the first phase of the course constructed and ready for play. This sport is taking the country by storm and having this course in Firestone will give us an innovative recreation activity to keep our community in motion. zz In order to help facilitate communication efforts regarding all of the great opportunities Firestone has to offer, the town maintains an extensive website that provides various services such as: agenda information for the various boards, committees and commissions; online payments; licensing; emergency/event notifications; community engagement; and departmental information to name a few. In addition, as a result of the recent improvements, the Town of Firestone was recognized with an Award of Excellence from the International Academy of the Visual Arts as a 2014 Communicator Awards winner for the 2013 redevelopment and redesign of Firestone’s website.

I want to give a special thank you to Kristi Ritter, Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator, for her outstanding work on this project. zz Lastly, as you are aware, water is vital to our community’s wellbeing and growth. If you are interested in a field trip opportunity to learn about our water system, visit: www.northernwater.org. zz Have a safe and fun summer!

from over 27 states for the Dacono BMX track; stop number 24 of the USA BMX National Series. An expected 8,000 people will attend the USA BMX Mile High Nationals and Carbon Valley Music & Spirits Festival combinedheld over the same weekend. BMX racers and spectators will be coming through the area in need of lodging, shopping, entertainment and food.

Streamline these visitors to your business through offering a special discount or get involved by putting an item the host committee’s welcome bag. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. If your business would like to know how to get involved and generate more traffic, contact the City of Dacono or go to our website for more details at www.cityofdacono.com zz Don’t forget that Dacono will hold its annual community wide garage sale on Saturday, June 21. Consider holding a family or cul-de-sac

garage sale on this date. The City will provide event advertising and offer a limited number of free garage sale signs. Register your address at www. cityofdacono.com. zz Hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!

meant to be convenient for the Downtown Frederick neighborhoods and we’ll have sixteen other stops throughout the community over the summer. I invite you to join us at any of the stops that you would like to in order to get to know the board and town staff as well as learn about the Board’s direction for the community’s future and ask any questions you may have. zz Thursday June 5th is the first day of the fourth season of the Frederick farmers market which is another great weekly opportunity to enjoy getting to know your neighbors while supporting local vendors.

We have changed the hours this year in the hopes that more community members will be able to come to the market after work. zz The second season of Downtown Sounds concerts will add a musical experience to the farmers market on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, check out a full lineup on the town’s website. zz Frederick in Flight will take to the skies again this year on June 21st and 22nd. If you haven’t had a chance to be a part of this event in the past, consider volunteering to help one of the hot air balloon crews on Saturday or Sunday morning. They are a great group of colorful characters

and you’ll get an up close look at what it takes to get a balloon in the sky. I would also encourage you to participate in the second annual Tour de Flight family bike ride on Saturday afternoon. This is an event that is put together by residents who are passionate about Frederick’s trails system which you can experience first hand by signing up the whole family on the town’s website. The bike ride ends at Crist Park in Downtown Frederick where the evening Frederick in Flight festivities take place. Come check out the incredible artwork of chainsaw carvers starting on Wednesday before voting for your favorite on Saturday night. You can also take a piece of this unique art home with you by bidding on the quick carves throughout the event. zz Last but not certainly not least, we are eagerly anticipating sharing the new brand that the Town has been working on for the last year on Thursday June 19th. This brand reflects Frederick’s true identity, the place that we have been all along but are now ready to show to the rest of the world in the form of a new brand promise, tagline and logo. I am so proud of everyone who was involved with making sure we now have something that represents our community and I hope you’ll come and see what you have inspired.

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by Jan Sciacca Congratulations are in order for Wing Shack of 1133 Francis St., Longmont. The family-owned and operated business has Frederick roots in Frederick resident and company president Bob Blume.

Bob in his active pre-Wing Shack days traveled the world in the import business but family is important to him so when an opportunity arose to go into business with his son and grandson, he decided to test the fortunes of the restaurant business. Bob’s son Mike was formerly a kitchen building in Loveland while his grandson Jacob Vickers had experience working in the Wing Shack in Loveland. They, along with Mike’s wife Debbie, came together to form the Wing Shack.

It’s certainly a family affair.

In the three years Wing Shack has operated, they’ve expanded their menu and offer ice cold beer. Their wings are offered with 14 homemade sauces. One offering is called the “Fire in the Hole Challenge.” These are for hardy individuals.

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There are warnings that go with the 12-piece wing order. You must be willing to eat at your own risk, be 18 years of age, eat all 12 wings in 6 minutes or less to win a Wing Shack t-shirt, eat 90% of the wing meat, use no ranch, bleu cheese or celery, have no wiping of hands of face and only have water to drink.

That sounds like a night of entertainment!

The restaurant’s tagline is “Not Just Wings Anymore” and their menu explains why. In addition to their famous wings, they offer burgers, sandwiches, Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs, Rocky Mtn. Oysters, grilled chicken, chicken strips, smoked pulled pork, wraps, sides and salads. They offer dinein, take-out and catering services. Specials are listed on their website.

"We cook 'em crispy, not gooey," Mike Blume said, with Debbie adding, "We cook our wings fresh to order.

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I have a close friend, Eric Johnson of Howe Mortuary, who tells me that he believes Wing Shack offers the best wings he’s ever tasted. Coming from Eric, who loves “wings”, that’s quite a compliment!

Wing Shack is located at 1133 Francis St., Longmont and is open Sun-Thurs, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri-Sat, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Contact information is 303.834.8066 by phone, online at www.wingshack-longmont.com and wingshacklongmont on Facebook.

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So Darcy decided to make and donate a t-shirt quilt for the individual who raised the most money. She used shirts from previous St.Baldricks events and t-shirts from local police officers and fire fighters. The quilt went to a big burly fire fighter, who was so touched to receive it.

Darcy wants everyone to know that quilts are not old fashioned and they are a universal gift, appreciated by everyone. Those unfinished quilt tops don’t need to sit in closets anymore, they can be beautifully finished and enjoyed. What better way to honor your relatives work than to delight in that finished heirloom. Simple quilts can really shine with beautiful machine quilting for a one of a kind, custom gift from the heart. Darcy loves the stories b e h i n d the quilts.

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The Town of Frederick is excited to announce the 2014 Community BBQ Tour will begin Wednesday June 4th 6-8 p.m. at Crist Park in Downtown Frederick.

After a successful first tour last year, the Board of Trustees and town staff will hit the road again to visit every neighborhood in Frederick with seventeen different stops throughout the community. Residents can come and learn more about what the Town has in store for the future and ask any questions they may have without having to come into Town Hall. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Stapp Interstate Toyota, the Community BBQ Tour will have an expanded food selection this year that will include hamburgers, hot dogs, bottled water and chips!

“There was a resoundingly positive community response to last year’s gatherings,” said Mayor Tony Carey. “We’re so looking forward to continuing the conversations we started last year.”

All stops begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

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The Frederick-Firestone FPD system will remain on the Chief Officer response vehicle so it will be at all major emergencies, available for use. The pet oxygen delivery system is another example of how Frederick-Firestone FPD Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics strive to provide the highest level of life and property protection to citizens, businesses and visitors within the District boundaries.

According to the National Fire Protection Association each year an estimated 40,000 pets die of smoke asphyxiation. Access to the pet oxygen masks can greatly reduce this number, allowing first responders the chance to revive the animal.

Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District’s Capt. Boatman, while FF/EMT Kline looks on, practices putting an oxygen mask on a dog during training at Station 3 on Monday, May 12. The pet oxygen deliver system was donated to the Fire District by Colorado Dog Docs.

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floor with no steps to navigate, expanded restrooms, a state-of-the art care center and crematory, and a facility wired for the technological needs of today’s families who seek to honor their loved ones. Prior to the fire, building updates had occurred in 1973, 1993 and 200 3.

Geoff Howe’s leadership and commitment to the community has insured that the prime real estate corner of 5th and Coffman will continue as a community mortuary. From the early morning hours of the fire, through the months it took to scrape the building, to the challenges and costs of rebuilding, Geoff never wavered about rebuilding. He would not “cash” in. Great grandfather A. E. Howe, grandfather George and father George Jr. would be proud of him and probably even smile.

Geoff didn’t always want to be a funeral director. In the early years, he thought he would go to law school. His familiarity with all aspects of the funeral business started at an early age. His first job at age 14 was at Foothills Gardens of Memory where he helped with setups and teardowns, landscaping and grave maintenance. He also assisted at outlying cemeteries in Niwot, Lyons and Hygiene. In 1977, Geoff started working with his father, George Jr., at Howe Mortuary.

In 1981, he started St. Vrain Crematory which was only one of two crematories in the county. On a side note, he remarked that he bought a crematory before he bought his first house. The generational legacy continued when Geoff bought Howe Mortuary from his father in 1987.

Geoff is married to wife Janet and has one son, Andrew, who will be a freshman at Colorado School of Mines in the fall, with an academic and golf scholarship. Although the business doesn’t allow him much time away, Geoff enjoys golf, hiking, biking and snow skiing.

Geoff has followed in the steps of his father and grandfathers by serving in the community. Some of the roles he’s held have been President of the Colorado Funeral Directors Association, various offices in the Jr. Chamber of Commerce (later known as the Jaycees), 12 years on the YMCA Board, various committees of the Longmont Chamber of Commerce, and most recently, is on the Corporate Challenge Committee, urging local businesses to participate in funding of the Longmont Museum.

Life has had its challenges for Geoff, a 14 year cancer survivor.

One would think that 2013 would be an especially challenging year with the fire, the death of his mother and reconstructive ankle surgery that left him hobbling on crutches in the midst of snow storms

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Parrott’s Sports Grille

By Kelly Fordyce Martindale Tender rib meat fell off the bone next to the juicy chicken and mound of BBQ pulled pork. The entrée came with a side salad, steamed vegetables, Texas toast and I chose BBQ baked beans for my extra side. My husband chose the Parrott Cheeseburger which turned out to be a big, thick and juicy burger with all the fixin’s. He loved every drippy bite and said, “I’d order it again!” It was a delicious meal after a long day’s work.

Donnie Zaruba purchased Parrott’s Sports Grille at the end of last year. He stopped by our table to introduce himself and check on us personally. He shared that with new staffing

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and kitchen help, he wants to make sure his customers are happy with their service and the new menu items. One of his goals, he said, “Is to offer more of everything!” He says customers are getting bigger burgers (which we did), better quality of all food items, a fantastic atmosphere with great service and definitely, more owner participation in all areas of the establishment. He was also proud to say that he serves high end steaks for an affordable price. Based on our meals, I feel confident his steak dinner will be a nice addition to the Carbon Valley area.

During our visit, the wait staff continued to refill our drinks and check on our needs. Donnie’s enthusiasm about the future of the restaurant was contagious as he talked about upcoming events that will attract Carbon Valley and Mead residents. Two of which are in June.

On June 14th, A Gathering of Heroes Poker Run starts and ends at Parrott’s Sports Grille. This Poker Run benefits Realities for Children. It is $25 per bike/vehicle; $5/ passenger and there is a $300 First place prize for the winning poker hand. All vehicles are welcome and registration starts at 8:30am; last bike out at 10 sharp! Food and door prizes after ride at Parrott’s. You can register at www.facebook. com/BulwarksMotorcycleClub. This ride is sponsored by the Bulwarks Motorcycle Club: an organization comprised of Law Enforcement, Military, and Fire Department. We are the wall of defense protecting our country against tyranny; foreign or domestic. They defend citizens from criminals; they protect

homes and lives; they protect our country.

There is also a Gathering Of Heroes Beer Pong Invitational Tournament after the run. There is a $1000 winner take all prize plus a traveling trophy. There is a $50 entry fee and limited spots available so register now if space is still available.

Then on June 20, stop in for a return show of The Jay and Neil Show. This singing/songwriting duo is a favorite in the Carbon Valley area.

Along with these larger events, Parrott’s is a great venue for his other activities which include Karaoke, Open Mic Night, Ladies Night, and several parties like the MMA After Party for Carbon Valley’s Jorge Rangel. The large dining area is perfect for bachelorette and birthday parties as well as working lunches for local companies and other business meetings.

Parrott’s continues to offer catering, local delivery and the always popular Kids-Eat-FREE Sundays through Tuesdays.

Donnie Zaruba and his new wife, Katie , are working hard to make Parrott’s Sport Grille the place to go for your local enjoyment. They are residents of Firestone and support many local organizations, including the schools, and they are members of the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce.

They are located at 6050 Firestone Blvd next door to King Soopers in Firestone. Their number is 303.774.0700 and they can be found at www.parrottssportsgrill.com or at Facebook.com/parrottssportsgrille. They are open 7 days a week; M-Th 10a to midnight, Fri 10a to 2a, Sat 9a to 2a, and Sun 9a to midnight. They serve breakfast Saturdays and Sundays 9a to 11a.

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Scientists report that being acidic or alkaline/ basic refers to the pH measurement in your body, fluids and foods. The pH range is from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. The higher the reading, the more alkaline and oxygen rich the fluid is, the lower the pH, the more acidic and oxygen deprived the fluid is.

Many things can affect the pH of your body, but one of the major determining factors is food. Most Americans have an acidic body due to their poor food choices. Foods that are high in acidic value include processed foods, sugar, cheese/dairy, eggs. red meat, fish, refined carbohydrate foods (bread, rice, pasta), and some nuts. Alkaline/basic foods include vegetables and fruits.

Your body's pH level is just over 7 (neutral) and has a pH level with a very small variance allowed before symptoms and health issues start to creep in. Since having a steady neutral pH is vital for your survival, one way your body maintains a steady pH level when you consume large amounts of highly acidic foods is to take important minerals like sodium, calcium, magnesium, and potassium from your bones and vital organs to neutralize the acid.

If you continue to eat highly acidic foods without an adequate intake of alkaline foods, such as fruits and veggies, this can lead to serious health problems like cardiovascular problems, weight loss/gain, low energy, stressed liver, osteoporosis, kidney/bladder issues, muscle and joint pain, immune deficiency, cancer and many more.

So do your best to eliminate processed foods, and limit grains and diary. Then increase your fruits and vegetables, especially the dark green leafy kind. Try to consume only two pieces of fruit per day as fruit will still convert to the sugar fructose in your body. I recommend any kind of berry as they are lower in sugar, but are packed with nutrients and antioxidants.

Eating protein is important and necessary (even though it's acidic in nature), just be sure that when you eat protein, you have a side of veggies with it. Most of the healthy fats have a neutral pH, so keep those in the mix as well.

Since protein is acidic and fruits and vegetables are alkaline/basic, if you consume the proper amounts of both macronutrients, you should have no trouble balancing out your pH levels.

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Photo posts are still the runaway winner in terms of both organic reach and engagement.

I recommend you share this message on your page: “Facebook has changed their algorithm and you might be missing some of our posts. But there's an easy fix: Click on this page. Under "LIKE" click "Get notifications". (You need to be on a computer not a mobile device to do this step.)” If you use a picture with that screen shot, it will have better results.

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Exterior Trim Color Simplified

We receive numerous questions from clients regarding the selection of their exterior trim colors. Trim colors can contrast or blend in with the main body color of your home.

Most people prefer a contrast. If you have a rough idea of the color you want your are at your starting point. If you have no idea, think about whether you would like your trim to contrast with a light or a dark color. Most go light because trim usually includes architectural details you want to accentuate. That doesn’t mean that dark is forbidden. Dark trim can liven up a house if you go opposite on the color wheel. If you choose a dark color you believe is too bold, ask the paint store to tone it down with some gray. Another choice with dark is to go almost black with the darkest shade of the body of your home.

If you decide on a light contrast start with a paint sample that has 10% of the main body exterior color added to Sherwin Williams Pure White. We recommend Pure White because it is a true white. Adding your house color will provide the same undertones for a more cohesive look. If you want more color, ask the paint store to add more until you find the right one for your taste. The paint store can also help with adjusting colors if you find them too blue or too yellow, etc.

Some people prefer their trim color blend in or fade with their home’s main color. This doesn’t mean that your trim paint is the same color or that you can’t see it. The easiest way to achieve this is to go up or down 2 or 3 shades on the same page in the color deck from the main color.

When deciding on your colors use the largest samples you can. We recommend applying to poster board, taping to different sides of your house and the front door, then viewing at different times of the day.

If you are still having a hard time, go back to the paint store and check out their exterior brochures with color schemes already picked out for you.

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

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Gina, a former fitness instructor, tells her amazing story “Too Fit To Be Tied,” about her victory over poor self-image, excessive and destructive behavior and drug addiction to crystal meth. Local businessman, Dave Cronk, will “Get Real” with the audience about coping and succeeding in life by capitalizing on your skills and talents.

Learn how you can provide support and guidance to others as they deal with difficult life situations, and get to know who you are and what you want to do with your own life.

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Fireworks, a parade, food, music and fun will all be a part of a full day of events for the entire family at the 12th Annual 4th at Firestone on July 4, 2014.

The festivities begin at 7 a.m. with the American Legion Auxiliary’s traditional pancake breakfast lasting until 11 a.m.

Then at 8 a.m., the Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District will sponsor the Firecracker 5k that will take runners through a tour of the Carbon Valley communities. Runners can register online at www.recdistrict.com or in person at the Recreation Center at 701 Fifth St. in Frederick. Race day registration will also be available from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m.

The parade begins at 10 a.m. and will weave its way from Thunder Valley K-8 through Historic Firestone to Miners Park for the celebration. Attendees will see classic cars, floats, horses, honor guard and other unique vehicles in the parade.

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The main event will include live music, vendors, food and fun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Miners Park, 226 Grant Ave., in Firestone. Event attendees can expect to find a variety of vendors set up along Grant Avenue to visit throughout the day, including a showcase of business, children, nonprofit and art vendors. Attendees can enjoy delicious food items, a climbing wall, a bungee trampoline, inflatable jumps, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, caricature artist, balloon twisting, mini golf and games. In addition, Anadarko Petroleum Corp., which is the official fireworks sponsor, will be providing free wagon rides from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for attendees.

A Classic Car Show will feature various classic cars, hot rods and trucks that can be viewed in detail by festival attendees.

The car show will be lined on the Firestone Trail along Colorado Boulevard, marking a grand entrance to the festivities.

At 12 p.m., join the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Color Guard in the presentation of colors, veteran’s recognition, the singing of the national anthem, and parade and car show awards.

Outstanding live entertainment throughout the day will include a fresh twist on bluegrass by Party of Peasants, the Celtic Irish sounds from The Indulgers and high-energy country music by the Triple Nickel Band. Festival attendees will also be able to come back out to the park in the evening for a headlining concert in the park with Santana tribute band Soul Sacrifice before the night sky is lit with a spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. over Saddleback Golf Club.

There is still time to get involved with the 4th at Firestone.

The sponsorship deadline is May 16, 2014, and the vendor, parade and car show deadline is June 6, 2014.

The 4th at Firestone is sponsored by the Town of Firestone, as well as numerous local sponsors. The official fireworks sponsor is Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Platinum level sponsors include United Power, Encana Oil & Gas, I-25 Kia, Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, the Carbon Valley Consumer Report, Saddleback Golf Club, Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District. Direct activity sponsors include the Carbon Valley Medical Center as the petting zoo and pony rides sponsor, American Furniture Warehouse as the climbing wall sponsor and Imagine Charter School as the mini golf sponsor. Gold level sponsors are Ent Federal Credit Union and Gator Rubbish Removal. Silver sponsors include Chick-fil-A at Larkridge, Ramey Environmental Compliance, SAFEbuilt and S&B Portable Restrooms. Contributing sponsor is Coal Ridge Animal Hospital.

For more information, visit www.ci.firestone. co.us/4atFirestone or call 303-833-3291.

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The Carbon Valley Half Marathon would like to thank all of our Sponsors, Volunteers & Participants for breaking all records & growing this community event! Together we raised more than $15,000 for Autism research at Children’s Hospital Colorado and we attracted 545 participants & many spectators!

BIG THANK YOU TO our Sponsors: Thank you to our Presenting Supporter Erhlich i-25 Kia, our Champion Supporters: Town of Firestone, Northern Colorado Constructors, In-kind supporters Red Wall Communications, Axis of Movement & the Carbon Valley Parks & Recreation District. Our Alliance Supporters: Town of Frederick, Ryan Insurance Agency, Endurance House, In-kind supporters High Country Beverage, evol, Einstein Bagels, The Brew at Deja lu, Anytime Fitness of Firestone, Carbon Valley Consumer Report, and the Carbon Valley Medical Center. Our Advocate Sponsors, Cimarron Liquors of Firestone, Good Life Acupuncture & Wellness, En Face Studios, Faith Baptist Running & Doterra.

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z JeopEARTHy – Play Energy Plinko, roll the Dice-cycles, and spin the Wheels of Carbon! Be a contestant on the game show JeopEARTHy and learn about the Earth systems of atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere, and how energy, water, and carbon cycle through them.

Discover what you can do to keep the Earth Systems healthy. Presented

by Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Registration required 1:00 pm (Grades 3-5) and 2:30 pm (Grades 6-8). Thursday, June 12. z Picnic at the Patio: Bakersfield Band - You bring dinner and your family; we'll bring the entertainment. Together, we will enjoy a variety of musical performers and Colorado sunsets on the library patio. -6 pm.

Thursday, June 19. z Club 720: Art+Tech=Awesome – Check out this special session of Club 720 where we will be using technology to bring art to life.

Have you ever painted with light? Or drawn a picture that could control a computer? Join us to find out how!

Registration required. (Grades 6-12).

3:30 pm. Monday, June 23. z Energy Burst - Join the crazy scientists of Mad Science and discover the mysteries of energy.

Rubber band cars, catapults and rattlesnake eggs, oh my! Space is limited. Tickets handed out at the door, beginning 1/2 hour before the program. (Grades K-2) - 9:30 am. & 11 am. Wednesday, June 25.

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The Erie Community Library is located at 400 Powers Street, Erie. For more information on any of the programs listed, visit www.MyLibrary.us or call 720685-5200. z Teen Advisory Board - Teens in grades 6-12 meet monthly to help us make the library a place teens belong. TAB volunteers will brainstorm events, have an impact on the look and feel of the Teen Zone, and suggest books, movies, and music. This is an easy way to get your community service hours, eat snacks, and make a difference in your community. Registration required.

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Library News The Carbon Valley Regional Library is located at 7 Park Avenue, Firestone. For more information on any of the programs listed, visit www.

MyLibrary.us or call 1-888-861-7323. z Chad Wonder Magic - Bring your kiddos (and your inner child) to this fun magic show where everyone gets involved.

You'll be a part of unbelievable magic and truly mysterious happenings! Chad Wonder is Nickelodeon's Entertainer of the Year and Denver's only award winning magician. Chad was recently penned as "Denver's top entertainer" by CBS Channel 4. – 9:30 am. Tuesday, June 10.

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z High Plains Garden Talk: Drip Irrigation for the Home Gardener – Join CSU Water Faculty and CSU Extension Agent Joel Schneekloth to learn about the different types of drip systems and set ups. Drip irrigation can save a lot of time and money when done right! – 6:30 pm; Tuesday, June 3. z Fun with Folding Paper - Learn origami at the library from Erie resident expert Christy Go. Supplies provided.

Registration required. 1:00 pm (Grades 3-5) and 2:30 pm (Grades 6-12); Thursday, June 5. z Super Science Magic Show and Summer Reading Kick-Off - Celebrate the beginning of the My Summer Adventure at the High Plains Library District with this fast-paced, fun educational hour featuring science based magic performed

by Connie Elstun. This family-friendly program also contains show and tell and hands-on group participation. – 2:00 pm; Saturday, June 7. z Mad (Food) Science - See what happens when liquid nitrogen is the main ingredient in your favorite recipes.

Chef Ian from the Inventing Room mixes up some tasty treats that combine chemistry, physics, and biology. Using new ingredients and techniques, Chef Ian creates one of a kind culinary adventures that challenge how your favorite food and drinks are made. Registration required.

1:00 pm (Ages 6-11) and 3:00 pm (Ages 12-18); Thursday, June 12. z Creek Critters Puppet Show - Join Jasmine and a lively cast of characters on their adventures to learn why clean water is critical to wildlife and people. Discover how you can help keep our water healthy.

10:30 am; Monday, June 16. z Blackout Poetry for Teens - Create inspired poems from the pages of old books. Blackout words you don't need to form images around the words you'll use in a poem. We'll provide the supplies and you'll be the poet! Registration required.

2:00 pm; Tuesday, June 17. z Summer K-2 Kids Club - Join us for stories and activities for ages 5-8.

Registration is required. 4:00 pm; Thursday, June 19. z Local History Series: Spirit of Flight Museum – Saving Aviation History - Join Gordon Page as he shares the backstory on the Spirit of Flight and talk about what kind of efforts are being made to save aviation history at the Spirit of Flight air museum.

Erie Community Center, 450 Powers Street, Erie. 7:00 pm; Thursday, June 19. z Erie LEGO Club - Spend a hot summer afternoon in a cool room with the Erie LEGO Club. Bring your friends and make new ones. The LEGO Club is open to kids 6-13 who can build independently. LEGO blocks are provided, but the fun and creativity belong to you. 1:30 pm; Friday, June 20.

z Teen Movie Night - It's movie night after hours at the library - for teens ages 13-18 only! Come watch a movie and eat free popcorn! Feel free to bring your own water bottle, pop, or other snacks. 5:00 pm; Friday, June 20. z Exploring Space: Satellites, Rovers and Robots - Harsh environments and long distances provide some big obstacles to learning about stars and planets. Thanks to new technology and machines, we can keep exploring. We'll look at tools and instruments from the Hubble telescope to the Mars Curiosity Rover and look at space exploration in the past, present and future. Then build your own simple rovers and design a space exploration mission to the furthest planets of our solar system. Registration required.

3:00 pm; Monday, June 23. (Grades 3-5) Registration required. 3:00 pm; Tuesday, June 24. (Grades 6-8) z Magic the Gathering Card Game - Come play or learn how to play Magic the gathering. We will be providing decks for 'peasant" format Magic the gathering, so come on out and learn to play, or test your skills against others! Registration required. – 1:00 pm; Wednesday, June 25.

Minecraft Group - Whether it is your first time or you have tons of experience, join us to play minecraft on the ipads here at the library. Each meeting will have a secret challenge; do you think you have the skills to be the first to complete the challenge? Registration is required. – 1 pm; Thursday, June 26. z Business Start-Up Orientation –This free comprehensive program has been designed to be a starting place for anyone who is considering jumping into business for the first time (or the second time with a better outcome). This seminar will provide you with a Colorado Start-Up Guide, free library resources to support your business and websites, as well as a general overview of the things to consider when starting a business, including: business licensing requirements, business taxes you are required to pay, legal forms of organization, components of a business plan, marketing essentials, management requirements, financial planning, funding your business, grant opportunities, putting a business plan together, and launching your business. Registration required. - 6 pm. Thursday, June 26. z Fun with Light and Color - Discover new ways to play with light and color! Find out what happens when you bend, bounce, and break apart light. Try some hands-on science experiments and then make a craft to take home. This program is for children in Kdg-2nd grade. Registration is required. 4:00 pm; Monday, June 30.

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Going Through The Change Taken from the Well Armed Woman by Carrie Lightfoot

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I suppose I could be writing about the change of seasons as we all are invigorated by the crisp weather and the changing leaves. Or, I could even be writing about THE CHANGE. You know the change that involves hormones and hot flashes!

No, I won’t go there, not today. The change I am talking about is the very profound change that a woman goes through after making the decision to own a firearm, goes through the very important process of deciding which firearm is right for her and training to properly, safely and proficiently learn how to shoot it to defend herself.

It changes us profoundly. We feel different and we move through our daily lives differently. We in fact are different. How so?

We have confidence. With this new sense of confidence we start to look people in the eyes more when we are out and about. We scan the environment with new keen sense of awareness of possible risks and people out of place. We walk through parking lots, restaurants and other public places more prepared and with the confidence that given the worst possible case scenario, we know we are fully prepared to give it all we’ve got to defend ourselves. This not only changes us in the realm of self protection, it also effects every aspect of our lives and relationships.

I believe society breeds high levels of insecurity in women, socially, emotionally and physically. We seem to always be the “weaker one” or the one “not good enough”.

The ability to level the playing field, or more appropriately the battle field, is extremely significant for a woman. We feel less like a victim and more like an empowered, fierce force.

The role of self protector doesn’t come naturally for most women. We are raised to believe we are protected by others. Today, this just isn’t an option for it is not possible in this crazy world, with our crazy schedules to be protected by our men, our police or others all of the time. Women are taking on this role with courage, intelligence and passion.

So we are changed on the outside because we now carry a firearm and are equipped to defend ourselves, but we are also changed on the inside because we carry a new sense of confidence that impacts every area of our lives.

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Rinn United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Pig Roast and Silent Auction, June 7th, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. We hope you can come and join us for the start of summer and our 19th year of holding this event. Seating is outside with weather permitting and there is always live musical entertainment. This year's musical guest is Dean Himes. A local legend, Dean has been writing music and performing most of his life.

Check out his website at www.deanhimes.com for a taste of contemporary Christian, country, and folk music with a touch of bluegrass.

Some of the items for the silent auction are restaurant and miscellaneous gift cards, golf, gift baskets, handmade crafts, CV Consumer Report ads and tourist attraction gift certificates. Also the church has a 1999 Ford diesel mini bus that holds 14 passengers and can be handicap accessible for sale. If interested please call Bill Smith at 720/323-3708 or view at the pig roast if it has not sold.

Our classic menu includes pulled pork and beef, baked beans, coleslaw, pasta salad, potato salad, dessert and a beverage.

Tickets are available at the door or from the church in advance and priced at only $9.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 10 and under.

Directions to the church are: From the South, take I25 to the Dacono exit, turn West (left) and go across the bridge to the frontage road, turn North (right) on the frontage road. Continue going North on the frontage road to Bella Rosa Parkway (WCR 20), turn West on road 20, 1/4th mile.

From the North, take I25 to the Longmont (Hwy 119) exit and turn East (left) to go under the bridge, then turn South (right) on the frontage road to Bella Rosa Parkway (WCR 20). Turn right and go under the bridge for 1/4th mile to the church.

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Bats, rovings and yarn will be available soon after being sent to the mill – keep an eye out for further notices.

June 28 will be a Fiber Production Day at Edelweiss. We will have fiber handling stations starting with fleece skirting and sorting, to washing/drying, carding, spinning, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, weaving, wet felting, and dry needle felting. These stations will be for demonstrations and hands on experiences. $8/person for the day. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Interactive, hands-on Farm Tours are ongoing and available by appointment Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays for all ages and groups at $5 per person. Visit the alpacas, learn about their origins, care, uses of their fiber, business opportunities, and their eco-friendly qualities. See first-hand their gentle and winsome nature.

Our Alpaca Fiber Store is open during all tours and by appointment with raw fleece, yarn, bats, rovings, clothing, home décor items and more available. If you don’t see what you want, we will order items for you.

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August 1st, 2014 Colorado’s oldest county fair will open with a new schedule of events and new entertainment. The Boulder County Fair will run for two full weekends, through August 10th at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. Free gate admission and free parking provide an opportunity for the community to enjoy everything the fair has to offer.

In addition to long-standing fair favorites like the Ballet on Horses, Parade, Demo Derby and Exhibitors, this year’s fair will present a CPRA Rodeo, Truck & Tractor Pull, Mexican Rodeo, Farm to Table Dinner, 5k Race, Distillery Fest, Craft Show plus more added free musical entertainment. The family-favorite Kids’ Corral is an addition with free entertainment and activities for all ages.

Fair Coordinator Laura Boldt said, “We hope we’re appealing to a broader range of the County.”

Over 136,000 people attended last year’s Boulder County Fair.

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The Boulder County Fair is a 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to celebrate both rural and urban heritage while cultivating an innovative future through education and leadership.

With a tradition of showcasing the accomplishments and leadership of both 4-H and FFA youth and community members, we provide educational and entertaining opportunities for all attendees, meeting the interests and challenges of a changing world. We provide all of this in a jam-packed, family oriented-event.

Residents throughout the City of Dacono are encouraged to hold coordinated garage sales. Residents may register individual, multi-family, or block garage sales. Registration is free and a limited number of free garage sale signs are available.

The citywide sale will be advertised in local newspapers, and on the city's website and Facebook page. Advertisements will indicate sales begin at 8 a.m., however start your sale at a time most convenient for you!

The garage sales are on June 21.

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"For those who may not be aware, the Tri Town Community Seniors now have a website. You can find their website at www.tritowncommunityseniors.com .

We are also listed with the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce with a link to our Home Page. Check us out for the latest happenings."

Additionally the Tri Town Community Seniors would like to invite anyone who may be interested to our Public Meeting to be held on the 19th of June, 2014 at the Carbon Valley Library branch of the High Plains Library System located on Sable Road in Firestone, Co. The meeting will be held in the Large Meeting Room from 10:30am until 12:30pm on the 19th. The purpose of the meeting is to bring everyone up to date on our latest happenings and some of the advancements we have made and to ask for public comment and input. We sincerely hope that you can make it to this meeting and look forward to talking with you.

Gasman is Back in Boulder

Justin Gasman, of Firetone, is now the Finance Director at McCaddon Cadillac Buick GMC in Boulder Colorado a family-owned dealership located in Boulder, Colorado for over 56 years. Justin Gasman has been in the automotive industry since 2003 and has worked in Boulder for over 10 years. Justin brings a passion for the automotive industry as well as the passion and desire to do business ethically, professionally and legally while giving the customer a fantastic experience. Justin's main job is to verify the figures complete the necessary paperwork and go over the options that may be available to the customer at the time of their purchase of their new or preowned vehicle. Justin is excited to be joining a team of veterans and working closely with the owner Mark McCaddon whose father, George McCaddon started the dealership back in 1953. McCaddon Cadillac Buick GMC in Boulder Colorado has just undergone a major renovation to bring the dealership into the 21st-century with state-of-the-art design and a service department that is second to none. McCaddon has over 55 employees; most of whom have been there for decades. What a great community feeling it is when you come into a family-owned dealership like McCaddon's and get treated fair and square. Come see me at 2460 48th Court in Boulder, CO 80301 or call me at 303.442.3160. I'd love to help you.

Creative Welding Course Offered at Aims New Summer Fitness Group Schedule, Free Trial! Community College Summer and Fall Semesters Ladies, join us at Time For Change Personal Training Fitness Group for a FUN way to

get healthy and fit this summer! All fitness levels are welcome and your first session is Free!

Get a full body workout each time with high intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit training. Mondays at 7:50am in Niwot, Tuesdays at 7pm in Frederick, Wednesdays at 8:30am in Niwot, Thursdays at 8:30am in Frederick.You'll need to RSVP for group on the website, so contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM CPT, FNS, WFS at TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com or call 303.828.2856 for details. It's Time For Change....Get Started Today!

Congressman Cory Gardner Honors Firestone for Flood Response

During the recent congressional session, Congressman Cory Gardner read into the record an honorarium to all of the Colorado flood responders who assisted in the efforts to recover from the devastating floods in September 2013. At the Firestone Board of Trustees meeting on April 23, 2014, Mayor Paul Sorensen accepted recognition from Dan Betts of Cory Gardner’s office, for the efforts that the people of Firestone contributed to the recovery efforts.

Gardner stated in the award, “While the recovery effort remains unfinished and won’t be complete for some time, we are on a positive path forward. If it hadn’t been for the committed and devoted people on the ground, Colorado would not be on that path today. … I want to recognize on the House floor all those who joined together in these recovery efforts and helped Colorado in a desperate time of need.”

Dream Big DreamSk8

DreamSk8 is a local program designed to empower children through skateboarding.

DreamSk8 will be partnering with the Carbon Valley Recreation Center in the future to bring skateboarding camp to the area. Research has shown that kids obtain confidence and self esteem from the skills they learn while skateboarding, which has a positive effect on their performance in the class room. Who can say no to that?! DreamSk8 is asking for donations of skateboard gear including decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, helmets and pads. Donations will go directly to the building of the skate program. Call the number listed here and DreamSk8 will happily pick up your generous donations. Thank you for any support you can give! 303328-1897 Dream Big DreamSk8!

Local artist, Loren Roper will be instructing a Creative Welding course both this summer and fall at Aims Community College. The summer class will commence May 27 through July 7, and will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 6:00 - 9:35 p.m. There are only four openings remaining for the summer semester. This fall there will be three different sections available to students: Friday evenings; Saturday mornings; or Saturday afternoons.

Students can register online; there are no prerequisites. The course number is WEL175.

Prior to moving to Northern Colorado, Mr. Roper owned a blacksmithing business in Ohio. He has created knives and hatchets, yard art, and wrought iron sculptures. Some artists may be without the training and tools to satisfactorily introduce metals into their work. This class provides a broad exposure to various methods of grinding, twisting, shaping, bending, cutting, fusing, brazing, and soldering metals.

Mr. Roper can be reached at lroper_robin@comcast.net or by phone at 720-378-2201.

Call Aims today at (970) 330-8008 or visit www.aims.edu for more information on how to register for classes.

Firestone’s Sable Avenue to be Closed May 16-27 From Birch Street to East I-25 Frontage Road

Closure Will Install New Gravel Surface on Roadway as Part of Encana Oil & Gas Partnership. Beginning May 16, 2014, Sable Avenue will be closed to through traffic along a 1-mile stretch to allow contractors to install a new gravel surface on the roadway. The road should open to through traffic no later than 5 p.m. on May 27. Detours will route traffic north to Firestone Boulevard. Area residents who utilize Sable Avenue from Birch Street to the East I-25 Frontage Road will need to find alternative routes during the upcoming road closure.

The roadway is being resurfaced in partnership with Encana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc., as part of an agreement made with the Town of Firestone upon approval of three special use permit applications on April 23, 2014. For more information about oil and gas development in Firestone, please visit the Town’s website at www.ci.firestone.co.us.

Traffic for the oil well construction and drilling will be directed to utilize the East I-25 Frontage Road and will not use Birch Street. For a map of the detour route, visit www. ci.firestone.co.us/roadupdates.

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Another Successful Mile of Smiles Turnout for the May Military Honor Flight

Bits & Pieces from pg. 14 Food Bank Truck at Rec's Gymnastics Center

Thank you to all who attended the May 4th Mile of Smiles Lineup along the I-25 West Frontage Road between Hwy 119 and Hwy 52. Whether you were a participant or a spectator, it was truly amazing so see so many smiles, tears, flags, banners, and cheers from supporters of all ages. The Mile of Smiles lineup began as an activity, then evolved into an event, and is now becoming a Carbon Valley tradition.

However, It is not limited to just Carbon Valley. It is exciting to see so many 1st Responders and residents from neighboring communities travel a distance specifically to join others in paying homage to our Veterans. Veteran support, respect and remembrance has no boundaries.

As the Veterans board the buses during their sendoff at the Embassy Suites in Loveland headed to DIA, they are advised to look out their windows on the right side of the bus after passing the Longmont Exit 240 because they will see a site to behold. They are truly in awe of the growing amount of people lining up to say Thank You. So many of the Veterans have said they cannot find the words to express their gratitude in the show of support from the Mile of Smiles. Your support is appreciated more than you will probably ever know.

Next Honor Flight is September 14th and we’ll do it again!

Weld County Food Truck to park at the Gymnastics Center the first Thursday of every month. The food bank helps support about 50 families in our area. They are in need of volunteers from 11:45 to 1:30 on those dates; two people to do check-in and people that can sort and bag food or lift a box for an elderly person if necessary. There is no need to check in with the Rec Center just show up at the gymnastics center and you will see the food truck. Just check in with the driver. The dates are June 5th, July 3rd, Aug 7th, Sept 4th, Oct 2nd, Nov 6th, Dec 4th 2014.

Wanted: 2014 Frederick Market Vendors

The Town of Frederick is very excited to start preparing for the fourth season of the Frederick Market, which will be the best (and biggest) one yet! If you make any specialty foods, grow produce, make crafts, or have animal products (meats, eggs, cheeses, etc.) to sell , we want you to be a part of the Frederick Market! The application and additional information can be found at www.frederickco.gov/FrederickMarket.

The Frederick Market runs every Thursday, June through September on 5th Street in Downtown Frederick (exact location is 105 5th Street). New this year, the time of the market will be shifted to start at 4:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. The time change was based on vendor and visitor feedback and we hope will result in increased traffic to the market. There will also be several special events throughout the summer in addition to the Downtown Sounds summer concert series, which will take place the second and fourth Thursday of each month. More information on these events will be coming soon to the Town of Frederick website, Facebook and Twitter as well as the Carbon Valley Consumer Report!

Any questions about The Frederick Market can be directed to Town Hall at 720-382-5500.

FREE Haircut Help

Free Haircut, for anyone (male or female) who is going through chemotherapy and would like to get their hair cut shorter or just shaved off, Mr. Todd's Barber Shop is offering this FREE service by appointment only. To make an appointment, call Todd Fischer at (303) 434-1880. (To have the shop ready, please give me at least 24-hour notice).

Frederick in Flight Takes Flight June 21-22

The fourth annual Frederick in Flight takes off at daybreak Saturday June 21st. This unique two-part event celebrates the wonders of flight while helping Downtown Frederick reach new heights. On Saturday and Sunday morning, up to 30 hot air balloons will fill the sky, along with other flight-themed demonstrations including parachutists jumping from hot air balloons. In addition to seeing the beautiful balloons going up, breakfast burritos and coffee will be for sale each morning as well! On Saturday morning, there will be a fun Flight Fest where kids can explore different kinds of flight from 6:30-10:00am. The Tour de Flight is excited to take off on the second annual community bike ride on Saturday, June 21st as well!

The family-friendly eight-mile ride will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Crist Park. Registrants will receive a goody bag complete with sponsor swag and a Polar water bottle! To register for the Tour de Flight, go to www.frederickco.gov/tourdeflight. The ride will end as the festivities for the evening portion of Frederick in Flight begin at 5:30 p.m. on 5th Street in Downtown Frederick. Kids activities such as a bounce house and a bubble tower, booths from local downtown businesses and bike ride sponsors, a chainsaw woodcarving competition, food from downtown restaurants and food trucks, beer gardens, and live music will continue until 10:00 p.m. For more information, go to www. frederickinflight.com.

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For more information on participating in the Mead Summer Festival please contact Tiffany Holcomb at 720-209-9701 or tiffany@meadchamberofcommerce.com.

Garden Plots Available for the 2014 Season at the Firestone Community Garden

With the prime growing season right around the corner, community members can now rent garden plots in the Firestone Community Garden, located on the property just north of the Firestone Town Hall, 151 Grant Ave. The community garden allows residents the opportunity to grow vegetables and flowers in three garden plot sizes: 4-by-8 foot, 8-by-8 foot and 8-by-16 foot. In addition, a limited number of plots are elevated with wood timbers to make gardening more convenient for older adults.

Garden rental prices are $15, $40 and $60, respectively, with senior discount pricing available.

The rental fees cover administration costs of the garden, as well as the water, which is supplied by the Town of Firestone. The garden is established as an organic garden, thus no pesticides or chemicals are allowed.

The community garden rental agreement is available at Firestone Town Hall and online at http://www.ci.firestone.co.us/CommunityGarden. The website also includes a garden map.

The Firestone Community Garden was established in 2010 with a goal of getting community members involved with the Firestone community to promote healthy living and wellbeing by growing their own gardens.

For more information, call Town Hall at 303-833-3291.

Free Community Dinner/Food Box

The Helping Hand Food Pantry is open the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to help those who need of a little extra food at the end of the month. We also serve a free dinner to anyone who would like to enjoy a warm meal and good company. Please join us @ 451 Oak Street inside Life Fellowship Church or call Stephanie @ 303-709-5218 if you have any questions.

The Firestone Cultural Committee has partnered with The Brew at Deja lu to present Art & Wine nights for a fun evening out to visit with featured artists. The next event will be on June 13, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Brew, 8350 Colorado Blvd. Suite 170 in Firestone.

The committee has been working with The Brew throughout the past year to coordinate artwork on display by local artists. Typically three artists have work on display for a six to eight week period.

The Art & Wine nights will allow for guests to enjoy their favorite wine, beer or cocktail, as well as a selection of appetizers, while visiting with local featured artists. Artists on display throughout May and June include Sophia Goss, Lisa Hoxie and Jessica Thomas.

For more information, visit the calendar listings on the Town’s website at www.ci.firestone.co.us, or The Brew at www.dejalubookstore.com or call 303-8333766.

Firestone Community Softball Tournament Set for June 7

Eighteen local teams are gearing up to participate in the first annual Firestone Community Softball Tournament on June 7, 2014. The tournament will run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Firestone Regional Sports Complex at 6850 Tilbury Ave. The tournament is a new event in Firestone which will bring together businesses and organizations for a friendly competition to win a traveling trophy and build relationships in the community. The public is welcome to come out and cheer on teams. Concessions will be available from a local food truck.

Participating teams include: Anadarko Petroleum Corp., Anytime Fitness Firestone, Carbon Valley Heating & Air, Carbon Valley Medical Center, Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District, Encana Oil & Gas, Ent Federal Credit Union, FCI Constructors, Flatiron Corp., Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, Front Range Fire Apparatus, Home Depot, Inspiring Talkers, Lifebridge Christian Church, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Northern Colorado, Smoke House, Town of Firestone and Town of Frederick.

The Firestone Community Softball Tournament is sponsored by the following platinum sponsors: Encana Oil & Gas, Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District, Carbon Valley Consumer Report and Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District. Gold sponsors include Ent Federal Credit Union and the Carbon Valley Medical Center.

For more information about the event, visit www.ci.firestone.co.us/communitysoftball.

Relay for Life Golf Tournament

The Town of Frederick is hosting a fundraising golf tournament for Relay for Life on Friday June 13th at 4 p.m. at Bella Rosa Golf Course (5830 Bella Rosa Pkwy). Get your foursome together at $30 per person for nine holes (green fees and goody bag included!) by June 6th and call 720.382.5500 to register. There will also be prizes for hole in one, closest to the pin and longest drive throughout the tournament. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

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By Jim Coleman These days many Americans love racy and raunchy movies and television shows that offer an “anything goes” philosophy. We took God out of the classroom and now we need metal detectors and locks on the doors to “keep kids safe”. Violent video games are the rage, yet we wonder why there is so much evil happening on campuses and in the streets. Wars continue to rage around the world and drugs that were deemed harmful are now legal- even in dessert form!

Between a lack of domestic tranquility and rumors of global warming, are we “going to hell in a hand basket” or what?

Oops! Did I use the word “hell” and mean an actual place of suffering and torment?

Yes, as a matter of fact, I did, and it is. Regardless of John Lennon’s song to the contrary, where he “imagined” there was no heaven or hell, Scripture is quite clear that these two distinct places were not figments of anyone’s imagination but real and certain destinations.

Let’s examine the evidence and see where it leads us.

In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus Christ speaks a story that is not a parable. For those without the time or interest to look it up just now, I’ll relate the highlights. It centers on the lives of two people- an unnamed rich man who lived in splendor, and a guy named Lazarus, who was not only poor but diseased too. Lazarus hung out at the gate to the rich guys property, hoping for a handout. That is pretty much all the information we get on the quality of their lives until the Grim Reaper shows up and takes them both to the afterlife.

Lazarus dies first and is “carried away by the angels to Abraham’s bosom” (a reference to heaven) while the rich dude’s life meter expires and he finds himself in Hades “being in torment” (referring to hell). What transpires next reveals some of the conditions that got each one where they were as well as the permanence of their location for eternity.

The rich man, accustomed in life to having lots of people serve him, sees Lazarus “far away” (yet visible- that’s part of the torment) and “cried out” for a little room service. His request seems reasonable enough; he’s not looking for wine and cheese, just a few drops of water to cool off his tongue, “for I am in agony in this flame”.

The one who responds in the story is Abraham, and it is instructive to hear what he says. “Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you are in agony. And besides all this, between us and you there is a great chasm fixed, in order that those who wish to come over from here to you may not be able, and that none may cross over from there to us.”

In each life event we are held accountable for how we respond, whether with thanksgiving or curses. Apparently Lazarus at some point in his miserable life reached out to the Lord and made an effort to follow Him and His ways. The rich man did no such thing- neither did he share of his excess with this miserable beggar or have any need for God in his life. Maybe he thought that money could buy happiness, and since there were no ants at his picnic he lived life on his own terms and had no interest in the things of the Lord, at least until now.

But now in his hour of need, Mr. Moneybags finds two insurmountable challenges.

One, he is in agony. And two, there is no one to wait on him, and he cannot change his situation. He has chosen eternal separation from God by his life choices, and is receiving just what he bargained for, except that John Lennon’s song turns out not to have been true.

His response is to beg a little himself. He tries to barter with God after the fact in an effort to benefit his own family and keep them out of this “place of torment”. Again he wants Lazarus to serve him, and again he is rebuffed. His own Jewish roots seem to come out by his use of the term “Father Abraham”, which indicates he didn’t live his own religion very well. God’s answer to him reveals the clear truth- that if people do not listen to what the Scripture teaches, neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.

My conclusion? Quite simply that this life is the opportunity all of us have to make our peace with God through the sacrifice of His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Do that, and all is well for eternity. Ignore the Savior, and try to get into heaven on your own merit, and you too will learn that only one class of sinners make it into the throne room with God- forgiven sinners.

Take your place right now with that group by bowing your heart to Jesus, or take your chances with the rich and arrogant who think they can slide by with an occasional donation to a charity or a couple of good deeds. The rich man found out too late, but it is not too late for you, so long as you can still fog a mirror. There not only is no room service in hell, there is no meal offered at all. Don’t be foolish, take the free ticket from Jesus and live!

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Relay For Life of Carbon Valley

July 12, 2014 - Hart Park, Firestone, CO Relay For Life events are noncompetitive, and everyone can participate.

Because cancer never sleeps, Relay For Life events are overnight community walking events. All team members take turns walking the track, rain or shine. Adults and children of all ages are encouraged to participate, and every team member makes a difference.

Being a Relay For Life participant creates lasting memories.

When asked to describe their Relay experience, most people say that there is nothing else like it. The camaraderie and spirit created around the track at the Relay For Life event will stay with you long after the event is over. The team campsites are a point of pride and the place to celebrate the hard work the team has done throughout the year. Throughout the night, music, food, games and entertainment for all ages will make the time go by fast and bring new people out to see what all the excitement is about.

Come join us! Help us raise money for American Cancer Society and let’s finish the fight together!

For more information, you can go to RelayForLifeCV@gmail.com or www.relayforlife.org.

Athletic Performance and Recovery

By Daisy Lear Signed up for an athletic event this year? Most people seek out an acupuncturist to treat injuries and address pain. While Chinese medicine and acupuncture is a good choice for treatment, it also addresses athletic training and recovery, specifically in the areas of circulation, respiration, nutrition and digestion, and to nourish the fluids and blood.

One area of particular importance is overtraining. Overtraining is detrimental for the heart. When an athlete overtrains, some of the key signs are the resting heart rate is elevated, sleep becomes restless and/or there is insomnia, and irritability. The key to avoiding overtraining is to spend a good percentage of training at long slow distance, (LSD) which is at < 80% of maximum heart rate. For the endurance athlete, a good amount of the training must occur at this level in order to prevent depletion. There are many considerations for maximum heart rate during training. The following is a general description of appropriate heart rate with consideration to age. It is best to consult with a physician if there are concerns regarding the heart and blood pressure.

Training by Heart Rate Maximum heart rate decreases with age Maximum heart rate = 220 - age

Example: Maximum heart rate for a 40 year old person: 220 - 40 = 80 (beats per minute) Training at (or below) 75% maximum heart rate: Consideration for Heart Disease History Training at 80% maximum heart rate: General Training Training at 85% maximum heart rate: For Performance Athletes High Intensity Training Low Intensity Training high heart rate low heart rate > 80% maximum heart rate < 80% maximum heart rate Limited Training Bulk of Training Athletic longevity and success depends upon paying attention to low intensity, days off, low heart rate, sleep and proper nutrition.

Shiatsu Class offered in Longmont!

Shiatsu is a Japanese style of massage that stretches beyond relaxation of the muscles to also influence proper regulation of internal organs and blood flow. Sunday, June 22 at 11am, 338 Main Street, Downtown Longmont Daisy Lear, MSOM, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac., practices Chinese medicine & acupuncture in Longmont (303)587-3557 daisylear@gmail.com.

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HEALTHY CANCER SURVIVORS You are invited to participate in a celebration of cancer survivorship!

On Saturday, July 12, 2014, the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Carbon Valley will host its annual overnight Relay event.

This non-competitive walk/run will take place at Hart Park, Firestone.

An important part of the Relay will be the opening ceremonies. As part of the opening ceremonies, cancer survivors are invited to walk the first lap around the track with the important people in their lives and stay for refreshments following the first lap. The opening ceremony will take place at 5p.m. with the first lap at approximately 5:30p.m.

Please plan to arrive early to pick up your Relay T-shirt and a special gift!

Special recognition will be given to all cancer survivors who take part in this unique beginning to a fun and exciting fund-raising event. Come and bring your friends and family. They will want to share this celebration of life with you! Please let us know if you are planning to attend by completing and returning the Survivor Registration form below or completing on-line registration at: www.cvrelayforlife.org

Survivor Dinner – Friday, July 11, 2014

This will be a celebration to honor each cancer survivor’s life and to give thanks to the wonderful caregivers that stood by them. Survivor photos will be taken and Survivor T-shirts will be available for early pickup so that they may be worn to Relay the next day.

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Participation in sports or exercise is an important step in maintaining your health.

Exercise strengthens your heart, bones, and joints and reduces stress, among many other benefits.

Unfortunately, injuries during participation in sports are all too common. Often, these injuries occur in someone who is just taking up sports as a form of activity, doesn’t use proper safety equipment, or becomes overzealous about the exercise regimen.

The more commonly injured areas of the body are the ankles, knees, shoulders, elbows, and spine.

You should discuss any exercise program with your chiropractic sports physician before undertaking such activities.

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Firestone Wins Award of Excellence for Website

The Town of Firestone was recognized with an Award of Excellence award from the International Academy of the Visual Arts as a 2014 Communicator Awards winner for the 2013 redevelopment and redesign of Firestone’s website, www.ci.firestone.co.us.

With more than 6,000 entries received worldwide for the 2014 competition, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring the creative excellence for communication professionals. Entries featured the best in design and print, online videos, websites, web marketing, mobile and apps, video and commercials, interactive multimedia, integrated campaigns, audio and marketing effectiveness.

“Our new website captures the best of Firestone while providing residents and visitors with an easy-to-use platform for connecting with our community and local government,” said Town Manager Wesley LaVanchy.

The Communicator Awards are judged and overseen by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, a more than 600 member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. Typically, about 10 percent of the entries are awarded excellence awards and 25 percent distinction awards. Firestone was the only government entity in Colorado to win in 2014. A complete list of all winners can be found the Communicators Awards website at www.communicatorawards.com.

The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for communication professionals. Founded by communication professionals over a decade ago, The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and identity work for print, video, interactive and audio. This year’s Communicator Awards received thousands of entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world.

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MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, the Sarah Drew/Sean Astin/Patricia Heaton/Trace Adkins team-up, was this week’s second-biggest, per-screen, new release at the box office. For Mother’s Day 2014—for maybe first time ever—the hot gift was . . . a movie ticket. Starting the Friday before Mother’s Day, families filled theaters for MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, a wholesome PG standout in a field of the summer’s 15 R-rated comedies, and crowds rose higher on word of mouth.

Exit polls echo the audience reactions: 82 percent of moviegoers (the average is 60 percent) say, yes, they’d definitely recommend MOMS’ NIGHT OUT. A million-plus people, meanwhile, are talking about it on Facebook. Among females aged 35-49, MOMS’ NIGHT OUT received an A- CinemaScore.

“Hollywood is overdue to make movies on a double bottom line,” co-writer and director Jon Erwin said. “While MOMS’ NIGHT OUT entertains entire families, it’s proving that content can build up families and come out financially profitable.”

Michael Medved, nationally syndicated radio host and movie reviewer echoes the enthusiasm.

“MOMS’ NIGHT OUT is funny, frisky, fast-moving and filled with first-class performances,” he said. “It's also a surprisingly wise and moving film about the joys and nightmares of parenthood.”

Tara McNamara of Fandango.com called “MOMS’ NIGHT OUT “a movie unicorn— something we hope exists, and yet finding one is very, very rare. Most grown women become moms,” she wrote, “so how can it be that Moms' Night Out—a comedy about the lives of good moms—is one of a kind?”

Starring Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), Sean Astin (THE LORD OF THE RINGS), two-time Emmy® winner Patricia Heaton (The Middle, Everybody Loves Raymond), and country music superstar Trace Adkins (LINCOLN LAWYER), Rotten Tomatoes moviegoers gave MOMS’ NIGHT OUT 86 percent positive response.

MOMS' NIGHT OUT is directed by The Erwin Brothers, and produced by Kevin Downes in association with Four Boys Films and Pure Flix Entertainment.

MOMS’ NIGHT OUT also features David Hunt (24), Andrea Logan White (REVELATION ROAD), Robert Amaya (COURAGEOUS), Abbie Cobb (NCIS: LA), Harry Shum, Jr. (Glee), Kevin Downes (COURAGEOUS) and Alex Kendrick (COURAGEOUS).

Written by Andrea Nasfell and Jon Erwin, MOMS’ NIGHT OUT was filmed in Birmingham, Ala., and is being distributed by TriStar Pictures, AFFIRM Films, and Provident Films. MOMS’ NIGHT OUT is rated PG for mild thematic elements and some action.

Life Saving Click it or Ticket Mobilization Begins

Frederick Kicks Off High Visibility Enforcement May 16th The Town of Frederick wants to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. In order to enforce this reminder, Frederick Police Department will be stepping up enforcement beginning today May 16, 2014.

Frederick Police Department’s efforts are part of a larger, national Click It or Ticket mobilization that runs May 19 – June 1. As motorists take to the roads to celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend, law enforcement officials across the nation will be ensuring that everyone buckles up.

“Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer vacation season, and we want to ensure that everyone arrives at their destination safe and sound,” said Frederick Police Commander Todd Norris. “If you are not wearing your seat belt, you will be ticketed.”

According to new data released from the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatalities are up nationwide for the first time in five years. In 2012, 10,335 people who were killed in motor vehicle crashes were not wearing their seat belts.

NHTSA data also details how more traffic vehicle deaths occur at night.

In 2012, 61 percent of passenger vehicle occupants killed during the nighttime hours of 6:00 p.m. – 5:59 a.m. were not wearing their seat belts.

“We are determined to help bring these numbers down,” said Commander Norris . “There are too many people dying on the roads, and many of those deaths could have been prevented if people took the simple step of wearing their seat belt. We will be handing out tickets year-round to those who still haven’t gotten the message.”

For more information on the Click It or Ticket mobilization, please visit www.nhtsa.gov/ciot.

Adult Education: Is it Worth Going Back to School?

Are you thinking that going back to school is a way to get a leg up in the job market?

Despite a slack job market, many hope an advanced degree or new credential will make them more marketable—helping them find work in a new field, land a higher-paid position, or simply hold onto the job they have in an increasingly competitive environment. Is going back to school worth it? It definitely can be, but first you need to weigh your options, here are some tips to help you get started.

• Determine if the career you are interested in really does require further education.

• Compare current to potential income with a degree. Consider how long you will remain in the workforce, what the expected compensation is over and above what you would be able to make without the degree, and what the outlook is for employment in the field you are planning to enter.

• Try before you buy: internships, apprenticeships, and volunteer positions allow you to test the profession you are considering.

• Include cost of classes, books, fees, and lost income due to academic obligations in your considerations.

• Follow this rule of thumb: in order to pay off student loans in ten years, your total debt, including debt from pervious loans, should be less than your annual starting salary.

• Consider all options: community or online colleges, tech schools, and universities.

Make sure your choice meets your criteria for convenience of classes, cost, and quality of education.

• Finally, explore other FREE ways to educate yourself with this great website https:// www.collegeincolorado.org/Career_Planning/_default.aspx and library databases available at http://highplains.libguides.com/jobs.

For more help, visit Carbon Valley Regional Library every Tuesday for Job Zone between 1:00-2:30pm or ask a librarian for help any time.

Leather and Faux Fashion Bag and Jacket Sale Benefitting the Longmont United Hospital Volunteers on Friday, June 20, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Picasso Room.

• Purses • Wallets • Briefcases • Accessories • New Designer Range Up to 75% Off Retail Prices VISA, Mastercard and American Express Accepted. LUH Payroll Deduction Accepted.

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Frederick’s New Brand Reveal Party

Your July newsletter will look very different and so will many other things around town as we begin the launch of a new brand for the Town of Frederick. Over the past year, the town has been working with a branding agency to create a brand that truly reflects Fred¬erick’s identity. We are excited to share this new brand and logo with you and invite you to join us on Thursday June 19th in Crist Park for a celebration to reveal the new brand for the first time.

Starting at 6 p.m., join us for a quick carve competition as part of the Fred¬erick in Flight Chainsaw Carving Competition. Then from 7-8:30 p.m., enjoy lawn games, BBQ and live music with your fellow commu¬nity members before we reveal the brand with a video that describes the brand promise and reveals the new logo on the big screen as the sun sets around 8:30 p.m. We’ll also have some free giveaways with the new logo for anyone who attends so that you can take a piece of the new brand home with you. After all, it was inspired by you so we hope it will make you proud to call Frederick home!

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Adoptive Families and Beyond

Trinity Ladies Auxiliary Box Lunch Social

St Theresa’s Trinity Ladies Auxiliary is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Knight of Columbus Council #13559 from Frederick, CO. They also support St. Theresa’s Catholic Church by providing gifts for the children of the parish who are receiving their Sacraments and hosting the receptions for these Sacramental functions. In order to do this, they organize various fund raisers which include an annual Lady’s Tea & Fashion Show, a Sweetheart Brunch, and for the first time, a Box Lunch Social.

The Box Lunch Social will be held on June 8th from 11:00 am-1:30 pm at St Theresa’s Parish Hall located across the street from the church at 436 5th St, in Frederick Colorado.

You are invited to eat at the hall, or feel free to take your lunch with you. There will be seating inside or you can opt to bring a blanket and join us for a picnic on the grassy area.

Box Lunches must be ordered ahead of time and the cost for the box lunch is $10.00 to be paid for at the time of order.

Lunch includes: a sub sandwich, chips, pickle, fruit, cookie, and a beverage. Auxiliary members will be on hand to take your orders on Saturday, May 24th & May 31st between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm and on Sunday May 25th & June 1st you can place your orders between 11:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30- 2:30 pm and 6:00- 7:00 pm.

This event is open to all members of the parish and to the public community. Please help us make this event a successful one! If you need more information on how to place your order contact Sue Mason at 303-833-3506.

Dacono Bulk Waste Clean-Out

Annual Event Saturday, July 19, 2014 The annual bulk waste clean-out event is set for Saturday, July 19, at the Denver Regional Landfill in Erie.Members of the Dacono City Council will be volunteering in the cleanup and collecting a $5 cash donation to benefit the Tri-Town Food Bank. This one day event allows residents to dispose of large household items that are not typically accepted through regular trash service. o Acceptable items generally include yard waste, non-commercial construction debris, old furniture and just plain junk. o The event is free to Dacono residents residing within the corporate limits. o A valid proof of residency (utility bill) is required.

Stericycle sponsors this event by paying the landfill fee on behalf of Dacono with additional support from Gator Rubbish Removal.

Senior Citizens Senior citizens requiring curb-side pick-up of large items should contact City Hall at 303-833-2317. All items must be at the curb as City staff will not enter private homes or garages to remove items.

Household Hazardous Waste Hazardous waste items such as paint, tires, computer monitors and car batteries will not be accepted by the landfill.

TheWeld County Department of Health accepts many of these items at the South Hazardous Household Waste Facility, 5500 Hwy 52. Call 720-652-4235 ext. 8723 for hours and additional information.

Appliances Appliances and metal will be accepted at Elliott’s Auto Parts. There will be a $25 charge for appliances with freon.

No tires accepted. Contact Elliott’s at 5511 Colorado Blvd. or call 303-833-3501.

Tri-Town Lions

The Tri-Town Lions is a non-profit organization that offers assistance to the Tri-Town area as far as donating two scholarships to the Frederick High School, plus they volunteer and sponsor bingo at the Longmont Bingo Alley on Thursday nights at 7 pm. Proceeds help with the scholarships.

Other things they help people with are eye care, medical help, sponsoring of a camp, and various other things. They help multiple Tri-Town area families. The Tri-Town Lions bought their building in Dacono at 421 7th St. They hold their meetings there and have a food bank which is open the 2nd Wednesday of each month starting at 4:00. The Tri-town Lions invite others to check them out and join the group. They meet on the 2nd Tuesday and the last Tuesday of the month. If you have any questions visit them at the Lions Club Building or call 303-485-9695.

Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District Selects High School Scholarship Winners

Five local high school seniors were awarded scholarships on May 22nd, 2014 for academic excellence, and preparations for an higher education.

Executive Director Ross Blackmer surprised the winners at the Frederick High School Senior Award Ceremony. The five scholarship recipients were Sabrina Duey, Christopher Erwin, Allyson Reid, Krystal Burke and Courtney Bassett.

Sabrina Duey will be attending CSU majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, Christopher Erwin will be attending Colorado School of Mines and majoring in Physics, Allyson Reid will be attending UNC and majoring in Special Education, Krystal Burke will be attending University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and going into Nursing and Courtney Bassett will be attending UNC and majoring in Performing Arts.

The Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District is proud to participate in the Tri-Town Scholarship programs and congratulates all students on their high school graduation and future endeavors.

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303-678-7608 Frederick in Flight Chainsaw Carving Competition

The second annual Frederick in Flight Chainsaw Carving Competition will begin on Wednesday June 18th! The carvers, who come from all over the United States, will have four days to turn an ordinary log into a work of art! The carvings will be judged on Saturday during the evening portion of Frederick in Flight and the winners will be announced at 7:30pm. In addition to watching the carvers work their magic on the large sculptures which will be placed around town after the competition is complete, there will also be quick carve demonstrations each day. Watch as carvers have one hour to complete a smaller sculpture that you could take home when they are auctioned off to the highest bidder as a fundraiser for the event! The quick carves will take place at 6:00pm on: Thursday at Crist Park, Friday at a location that is to be determined, and Saturday in Clark Plaza in Downtown Frederick. If you’re interested in snagging any of these one-of-a-kind pieces of art, be sure to bring cash or checks! If you miss the chance to catch a quick carve demonstration, the carvers will have other carvings available for sale throughout the week as well. Please visit www.frederickco.gov for more information!

Colorado Craft Beer Roundup

Saturday August 16, 2014, 3PM - 7PM, Crist Park in downtown Frederick. Join the fun! Sign up to volunteer! rachel@carbonvalleychamber.com or call 303.833.5933.

ON-GOING EVENTS

Single Parent Family Programs

The Pearl Group, a faith-based organization, provides a variety of support programs for single-parent families designed with minimal to no cost, including a transportation program (Car Clinic); the programs offered by The Pearl Group were established to help single-parent families and their dependent children move toward self-sufficiency.

Please consider donating your old cars to this worthy cause during this holiday season. All donations are tax deductible. If you can help with this need, please contact Scott Owen at 970290-5991, or the Director of The Pearl Group, Tessie Gale, at 720-864-9202 or tgale@lbcc.org.

Envision: Creative Support for People w/

Developmental Disabilities

Serving all of Weld County as the single entry point for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We provide case management services to connect individuals and families with supports and services. We coordinate Early Intervention services for families of children with a qualifying developmental delay, provide Family Support Services, administer the Children with Autism Medicaid waiver (HCBS-CWA) and three Medicaid Waiver programs for individuals with developmental disabilities: Children’s Extensive Support (HCBS-CES), Supported Living Services for adults (HCBS-SLS), and adult Developmental Disabilities waiver (HCBS-DD). Please call or visit our website for more information. 970-339-5360 or 888-695-5883 or www. envisionco.org or lmedina@envisionco.org

Depression/Bipolar Support

Depression/Bipolar support group meets every Monday, alternating between Longmont and Firestone Carbon Valley Library. For more information call Laurie Woodman 303-8109629 or go to our webpage at www.dbsalongspeak.org.

A Family and Friends of people with mood illnesses is starting in January. For information call Kevin Sipp at 720340-2750, or go to our webpage at www,dbsalongspeak.org.

Adoptive parents from your area meet to plan how we could help support Adoptive Families. Adoption is a unique experience, and we would like to provide an opportunity for prospective and current adoptive parents to come together, meet each other, discuss common concerns, build a network of support, and have fun. Any and all Foster Families, Prospective Foster Parents and Kinship Care Providers are also welcomed to join our group. We welcome anyone interested in Adoption.

Our next meeting and dinner is at 5:30-8:30 pm at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center located at 701 5th Street, Frederick, 80530. If at any time you should have any questions please let me know, you can e-mail me or call me at 720 903-0362.

Email Roxane Chacon for more info at roxiechacon8@ gmail.com. RSVP ASAP so we can get a head count for our group. You do not need to attend dinner 5:30-6:30.

CV Rotary Club

Come visit the Carbon Valley Rotary - the local club of the world’s largest and oldest service organization, Rotary International. Get to know us and what we do. Our membership is comprised of local business and community leaders. Learn what global service projects Rotary is working on as well as what community activities and events we’re involved in. We have interesting and diverse weekly speakers and are always eager to learn new ways to make our world a better place.

We meet each Tuesday from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at Bella Rosa Golf Club in Frederick. Breakfast items from the menu are only $5.00 plus tip if paying by cash; or menu price if paying by credit card.

To learn more about us visit our website www. carbonvalleyrotary.org, or contact Barb Goettsch at BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org or 303.815.7949.

WyldLife for Middle Schoolers

WyldLife is a treasure— pure fun and goodness! Games, skits and more for all middle school aged students and as many of their friends they want to bring along.

You just have to try it! Every Other Thursday at Prairie Ridge Elementary School from 7:00 to 8:00pm. Any Questions??? Call Carbon Valley Young Life at 303-8334448 or email to dm.smith@yahoo.com.

N Metro Business Women's Network

The North Metro Business Women’s Network (NMBWN) meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Carbon Valley Regional Library Conference Room from 9:15am to 10:45am. With support from its umbrella group, the Women’s Development Council of Northern Colorado, the NMBWN is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing networking groups in our area! Meetings including networking time with your fellow business women, a guest speaker AND breakfast! Cost is just $7 for members and $10 for guests. Membership enrollment is now open for 2014 so ask us about the benefits. For questions or to RSVP, contact President, Christina Martinez @ 303-887-7790 or christina. martinez8289@gmail.com. Come see what we can do for your business. We can’t wait to meet you!

Tri-Town Toastmaster’s Club

The Tri-Town Toastmaster’s Club #1112188 has moved to our new location. This club is made up of a diverse group of people who meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s of the month in the Carbon Valley area. Our main purpose is to develop confident public speaking and leadership skills for personal growth in a safe friendly environment. Each meeting lasts an hour and provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member can participate and has the opportunity to develop competent oral communication and leadership skills.

Terrified to speak in front of a group? Join us to practice.

Looking to improve your communication skills? Don’t worry, there are no instructors or grading; member participation and meeting quality are critiqued by fellow members in a positive yet always room for improvement style.

Guests and the general public are always welcome to attend our meetings. You can expect an enjoyable experience with fun, encouragement and networking with business leaders, yet no pressure to participate. We are currently recruiting new members and invite you to attend and bring a friend!

Please join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at our new location: Rocky Mountain Christian Church - RMCC Fredrick Campus, 5860 Majestic Street, Frederick, CO 80504.

For additional questions, contact one of our board members: VP Education, Julia Davis – Jkdolls@msn.com - 303775-1106 or VP Membership, Dario Montelongo Jr. – dmontelongojr@ comcast.net – 720-670-0209 Additional details can be found by visiting: http:// d26toastmasters.org/tri-town/index.htm or http://www. toastmasters.org/

Supporting Student Activities Through Volunteers

The general purpose of the Frederick Booster Club (FBC) shall be to promote encouragement, support, and financial assistance for the academic and athletic programs supported by Frederick High School (CO).

The FBC also promotes interests and participation of extra-curricular functions and fundraisers, which may benefit some or all of the current student body. The FBC will do all things necessary or convenient to accomplish such purposes.

To join please visit our website at: http://www.fhsbooster. com/ click on "membership."

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Carbon Valley Academy’s Summer Community Event

Fun for the family and the community to begin celebrations of our 10th year Frederick, CO, May 19, 2014– Carbon Valley Academy will be hosting a community event on Saturday June 28th from 4:307:30. Please join us to meet our current families and staff, relax and enjoy great food from Georgia Boys BBQ. Kids can take photos in our photo booth and enjoy the obstacle course, music and summer fun. We are proud to begin celebrating our 10th year of educating the amazing children in our community. Please come to learn more about Carbon Valley Academy, meet the Executive Director, Tony Carey and the Principal, Lisa Gjellum.

“I love CVA because of the family-feel that the teachers, staff and families create!”- Hillary Brennan, parent at Carbon Valley Academy “As the new Community Manager, I am looking forward to spending time with this amazing group of families from the school, and meeting new community members!”-Elise Miller, Carbon Valley Academy Community Manager Carbon Valley Academy is a free, public charter school, founded in 2004. The school proudly educates over 350 children in grades Pre-K-8th grades. We offer top academic instruction, school specials that include art, language, music and physical education, and after school programs such as gardening, chess, music, art and athletics. Carbon Valley Academy takes pride in knowing each student and helping them to find their own strengths and confidence during their academic and social growth.

We will be honoring our 10th anniversary in the 2014/15 school year, and hope to include our whole community in the celebrations.

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Tutoring

Tutor: I am a Sophomore Honor Student at Holy Family High School. I am looking to tutor elementary school students this summer in math or reading. I work under the direction of my grandfather who also tutors in the St.Vrain School District. I tutor at the Carbon Valley Library or McDonalds in Firestone. My rates are $8/hr. If interested please call 303-818-1886 and ask for Tori.

Homeschool Mom's

If you homeschool children ages 9 and older and would like to meet once a week with other homeschoolers for support, fun, and learning call me at 303-257-4689 or email Dianna_87@hotmail.com

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Town of Firestone, SAFEbuilt Presents 2014 Scholarships

MATTERS Firestone Gears Up for Food & Flick Fridays This Summer

Movies in the park has become a Firestone summertime tradition, and this summer will bring even more fun to the event series. Food & Flick Fridays will kick off in June with food trucks filling the park, live music, face painting, games and fitness fun, and, of course, a movie to top it all off.

Food trucks have become the latest in full-fledged mobile restaurants with seasoned chefs offering a variety of scrumptious gourmet fare. Attendees to the Food & Flick Friday events can enjoy a selection of tasty food from the trucks from 6 to 9 p.m. In addition to the food trucks, the events will include live music in the park, free face painting, and free fitness and family-focused games sponsored by the Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District from 6 to 8 p.m. Free movies will show on the big screen starting at 8:30 p.m.

The Food & Flick Friday series runs throughout the season on five event dates. The lineup includes: • June 6 Hart Park, 467 Jackson Ave., Firestone Movie: Frozen Music by Ash Ganley • June 20 Hart Park, 467 Jackson Ave., Firestone Movie: The Little Mermaid Music by Danny Shafer • July 11 Settlers Park, 11447 Deerfield Drive, Firestone Movie: Homeward Bound Music by Dave Davis • July 25 Hart Park, 467 Jackson Ave., Firestone Movie: Despicable Me 2 Music by the Country Music Project • August 8 Hart Park, 467 Jackson Ave., Firestone Movie: Little Giants Music by Lara Ruggles Featured food trucks throughout the season will include Oskar Blue’s The Bonewagon, Bodacious Eats, The Giggling Greek, Manna from Heaven and Waffle Cakes. The full lineup and appearance dates can be found online at www.ci.firestone.co.us/foodandflickfridays.

Before the movie begins, attendees can enjoy free popcorn and bottled water courtesy movie sponsors and the Town of Firestone. Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to get comfortable in the park. Remember though, no alcoholic beverages are allowed in Town parks.

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Three local high school seniors were awarded scholarships at the May 14, 2014, Firestone Board of Trustees meeting for their academic excellence, demonstrated outstanding public service and plan to further their education.

Firestone Trustees Bobbi Sindelar and George Heath served as the scholarship committee to select the winners from many exceptional students. The Town awarded two of the scholarships, and local building inspection company, SAFEbuilt, presented the third scholarship.

The Excellence in Academics Scholarship went to Abigail Kraft, (top right) who will be attending Colorado Mesa University to pursue a degree in physician assisting.

The Career Advancement Scholarship was awarded to Caroline Curtis (middle right).

She plans to attend Front Range Community College this fall.

SAFEbuilt Building Official Barry Kramer awarded Krystal Burke (below right) the SAFEbuilt Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Burke plans to emergency response nursing at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

Started in 2005, the Firestone Scholarship Program has had the honor of partnering with area students for academic excellence and continuing professional achievement.

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Tutoring

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Future Footprints Daycare Ridgecrest (303)833-5778 

Kids First Preschool Booth Farms (720)939-9954 

Little Feet Childcare Frederick (720)532-2573 

Teddys Kids Messiah Lutheran School Robyn’s Nest Pre-school 1335 Francis St., Longmont Firestone - St. Vrain Ranch Oak Meadows (303)651-3345 (303)833-3762  (303)776-3466

All About the Little Ones Countryside (720)226-8844

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Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District Welcomes New Board of Directors

The Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District serving Dacono, Frederick and Firestone, Colorado swore in today the newly elected members to serve on the organizations Board of Directors.

The new members include, Glen LaVancy of Frederick, Lita Reser of Firestone, Roger Wingerberg At Large Representative and Thomas McCune of Dacono.

Glen LaVanchy and his wife have been residents of Frederick since April 2000. They are both retired and enjoy exercising at the Recreation Center.

Lita Reser has been a Firestone Resident for 34 years. She has been an employee at the Carbon Valley Park and Recreation district for 8 years and now looks forward to serving the District in a new capacity.

Roger Wingerberg is a businessman that has lived in Firestone for the past seven years with his wife Diana and two dogs, Petey and Stuart. He has two children that both graduated from Colorado State and are now living out of state pursuing their own careers. As an avid user of the Recreation Center Mr. Wingerberg is looking forward to help guide the district into the future as the tri-city area grows.

Thomas McCune and his wife Sharyl have been married 30 years and lived in Dacono for over 25 years. Tom believes the Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District is vital to our community and looks forward to serving on the board.

Board Members whose terms have expired are: Mary Collard, Tony Onorato and Cheri Anderson.

Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District Executive Director thanked those that have served on the board and welcome the new members.

“Serving on the board of a special district for three thriving communities requires dedication, time, and a commitment. We are incredibly grateful for the service of Mary, Tony and Cheri for providing their time and talents to strengthening our organization and providing a positive impact on the lives with which we are entrusted. Thank you for your service.”

Blackmer continued, “It is always exciting to welcome new members to the board, who bring with them a fresh perspective and a different personal approach. I know that their service will provide tremendous benefits to the board and organization as a whole.”

The new board members were installed on May 21st, 2014 and will begin working on the Districts Master Plan immediately. The District has hired an outside consulting firm, Green Play LLC to partner with in the development of a Master Plan which will be a key component to assist the District for the growth in the tri – town communities. The Master Plan will include important elements of parks, trails, open space as well as a look at future recreational facilities.

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Purpose Driven Seniors at Carbon Valley Senior Center

Celebrate our country’s 238th birthday with a family 5K fun run/walk through the streets of Dacono, Frederick and finish at Hart Park in Firestone for the 4th of Firestone Celebration.

Friday - July 4th, 8am shotgun start at Clem Dufour Park in Dacono.

New this year, the race is a Bolder Boulder qualifying race with chipped timing.

Registration: Online at www.recdistrict.com or in person at the Rec Center located at 701 5th St. Frederick. Race day registration will be available from 7:15-7:45 at race start with additional $5 fee.

Age Divisions: 10 yrs. & under boys & girls combined 14 yrs. & under boys & girls combined 15-19 yrs. Men 15-19 yrs. Women 20-29 yrs. Men 20-29 yrs. Women 30-39 yrs. Men 30-39 yrs. Women 40-49 yrs. Men 40-49 yrs. Women 50-59 yrs. Men 50-59 yrs. Women 60 yrs. and over Men/Women combined

Prizes awarded to top finishers in all age divisions.

Race packets should be picked up July 1st-July 3rd at the Rec Center. Transportation back to start provided at 8:45 am and 9:15 am only.

This is not a certified course.

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Your choice of a Georgia Chopped Pork or BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich, potato salad and bread pudding. Catered by Famous Dave’s.

June 11th Chicken salad sandwiches with assorted bread, pasta salad, watermelon and a cookie. Catered by Bella Rosa.

June 18th Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and mixed vegetables. Catered by Parrott’s.

June 25th Pasta Alfredo, garlic bread sticks, fresh garden salad and dessert.

Catered by Pinocchio’s.

Weld County Senior Nutrition Lunch Program for Carbon Valley June Issue 2014

The Weld County Senior Nutrition Program serves hot, nutritious meals to seniors 60+ at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center located at 701 Fifth St, Fredrick. All food is provided by UNC in Greeley Colorado each Thursday at 12:00 pm.

Seniors 60+ and their spouses are eligible, as are persons who reside in subsidized housing complex’s that provide meal site nutrition programs. A small donation of $3 is suggested, but certainly not required. Check us out. It is a lot of fun!

To make or cancel a reservation, please call 303-833-3660 by 11am prior to Wednesday the week of lunch. If you do not have a reservation, please drop in and we will see if we can fit you in as a walk-in.

June Menu: June 5

Hot Roast Pork Sandwich with Gravy, Lima Bean Salad, Chilled Mandarin Oranges, Pears and Blueberries, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie.

June 12

Baked Cod, Lemon Wedge, Rice, Broccoli, Rye Roll, Chilled Orange, Kiwi, and Strawberries, Margarine, Pumpkin Bar.

June 19

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, Baked Potato, Sour Cream, Brussels Sprouts, Malt Vinegar, Rye Roll, Margarine, Orange Wedges.

June 26

Chicken Fajita on Whole Wheat Tortilla, Spanish Rice, Black-eyed Pea Salad, Chilled Rainbow Fruit Salad.

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Every Tuesday afternoon at the Carbon Valley Senior Center you will find a group of women hand-crafting items such as hats, blankets, scarves and more. Every knit one and pearl two serving a greater purpose than just a social pastime.

Linda McCulley has been donating her time, making booties, hats, dresses and other clothing items for premature babies through the Warm Hearts, Warm Babies program since 2000. “I love to help because it gives families hope” said McCulley. She averages 20-25 hours a week crocheting items with materials donated to and purchased by the Senior Center.

Betty Kluver, Kathy Dvorak, Sandra Jensen, and many others support additional organizations such as the Women’s Shelter, Our Center, Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, and The Children’s Hospital. They have even sent neck coolers overseas to military personnel. By doing this, these wonderful women helped the heat exhaustion rate of these soldiers drop dramatically.

This group of crafty ladies all choose to donate their time for different reasons. But for all, they feel it is a great way to give back to the community by helping those in need.

Please contact Lori Trejo at (303) 833-2739 to find out how you can donate materials, make financial donations, or volunteer your time.

About the Carbon Valley Senior Center: We, as a group, strive to value every person 55+ by providing fitness, wellness, education and social opportunities to enhance individual’s health and leisure concepts for a lifetime. Annual Senior Center Memberships are available to residents for $45/year and to non-residents for $65/year. (Membership rates are prorated monthly for members joining after January 31.) Senior Center Members receive discounted fares on day trips, reduced rates at Wednesday Lunch at the SC, use of the SC facility and its activities during business hours, access to the Carbon Valley Recreation Center on Fridays, plus 30% off listed CVRC fees when a Senior Center Membership is purchased before July 1. All memberships expire on December 31 of each year and must be renewed annually to receive the Senior Center Membership benefits.

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Blood Pressure Checks Have you blood pressure checked before lunch by the wonderful crew from Frederick-Firestone Fire Department! 4th Wednesday of the month at 11:30.

Grief Support Group This group is to assist in the grieving process.

If you have lost a spouse, friend or loved one, consider joining this informal discussion group.

(Bring a brown bag lunch or sack if this is your lunch hour. We will provide the drinks. Meets the second and fourth Friday of each month 1:00 pm2:30 pm at the Prairie Greens Club House led by Merv and Jane Dick Cancer Support Meets the second Monday of every month from 11am to 12:30 pm. Meets at the Prairie Green Club House. This caring and sharing group meets with those that have had or presently have cancer.

Facilitator: Jane Dick G.I. Coffee Hour Day: Fridays Time: 9:30 am Stop at the senior center for coffee and catch up on the latest news with other veterans. We will have snacks or something sweet to enjoy with your bottomless cup of coffee.

Trips and Events Upcoming Over Night Trips Savannah *NEW DATE!* September 12-22, 2014 $850 Jekyll Island and Beaufort —10 days, Motor Coach, Lodging, tours plus 18 meals.

Deposits ($75/ per person) -“Fall Prevention” We are pleased to partner with FrederickFirestone Fire Prevention District and Encompass Home Health to bring you brief, educational presentations done quarterly on safety and health related matters. Topics will be announced in the monthly newsletters.

Wednesday, June 4th at 11:15am. No RSVP will be needed. For more information, please contact Sherri Klotz at 720-341-7976 or SKlotz@EHHI. com Or Lori Trejo @ Lori@recdistrict.com

Loveland Museum & Mo' Betta Gumbo Nationally accredited, the Loveland museum is over 75 years old. Enjoy this gallery in a familyfriendly atmosphere. Afterwards, enjoy a little Cajun fair at Mo' Betta Gumbo! Lunch at your own expense. June 6, 2014 Cost: ($5.00 at Museum for special attraction tickets, donations encouraged for general admission) Member, Resident $4 / Member, Non Res. $5 / Non-Member $6 Time: 9:30 am departure 2:00-approx. return time Registration Deadline: May 27, 2014 Hammond Candy Factory Tour Unlock your inner sweet tooth on a Hammond's complimentary candy factory tours. Tours are fun and educational for candy lovers of all ages!

Hundreds of thousands of people from across the globe have seen how the famous, handcrafted candy canes, ribbon candy, and lollipops are pulled, twisted, and shaped by hand – just like they were in 1920. Lunch at your own expense.

June 10, 2014 Cost: Member, Resident $4 / Member, Non Res. $5 / Non-Member $6 Time: 9:30 am departure 2:00 pm-approx. return time Registration Deadline: May 31, 2014 Lunch at the Baldpate Inn Enjoy 97 years of enchanting history at the quaint little bed & breakfast named after the mystery novel, "Seven Keys to Baldpate" by Earl Derr Biggers. Afterwards, visit the "Key Room" that houses a collection boasting over 20,000 keys!

Soup, salad & dessert buffet at your own expense.

June 20, 2014. Cost: Member, Resident $4 / Member, Non Res. $5 / Non-Member $6 Time: 10:00 am departure 3:30 pm-approx. return time Registration Deadline: June 10, 2014

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Area Churches Dacono New Horizons Christian Church Worship 10:00 a.m. & Bible School 9:00a 303-833-3013 530 Cherry St., Dacono Pastor Rob Thomas

Carbon Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church 422 8th St. #A, Dacono, CO 80514 Sabbath School 9:45 A.M. Saturday Worship Service 11:15 A.M. Pastor Frank Wilson 720-939-5472 www.carbonvalleysda.org Northern Hills Christian Church Services & Sun. School at 9:09a & 10:44a Saturday Service at 5:05 p.m.

720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas The Fort Foursquare Church Sun. Worship 11:00 AM 217 4th St., Dacono, CO 80514 thefortchurch@yahoo.com Pastor David Findley Frederick Living Water North Gate Thursday’s: Youth Group 7pm Friday’s: Celebrate Recovery 7pm Sunday’s: Donuts, Coffee & Juice 9-10am Sunday’s: Celebration Time - 10am First Saturday of every month: The Brook Worship Night at 7pm Call 303-668-1329 for current Home Groups and Bible Studies info 7073 Colo. Blvd. Frederick www.livingwater.la Pastor: Steve Owings L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School 9a & Service 10a 451 Oak St., Frederick (303)451-5433 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30am Saturday: 6:00pm Sun.: 10:30am and 12:30pm Espanol & 5:00pm Espanol (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor

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 Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rmcc.org Lead Pastor Shan Moyers St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal Cowboy Christian Fellowship Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m.

Rinn UMC 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy Frederick Sue-Marie or Galen at 3- 661-0841. or e-mail gasue303@msn.com.

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

Wed. at 7:00 p.m. 720-933-7117 211 Dunmire St., Evanston, between Frederick and Firestone Pastor Laura Salazar Rinn United Methodist Church Worship 9:30a Sun. School 10:45a Cowboy Fellowship Weds. 7:00p 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy & I-25 W., Frontage Rd. 303-776-1578 rinnumc@hotmail.com Rev. Barbara Johns-Schleicher

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

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

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

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 Gardne

Firestone Baptist Church Sun. School 9a Worship 10a 4040 Coriolos Way, Frederick (Carbon Valley Academy) www.firestonebaptist.com 303-736-9959 Pastor Jason Kokenzie

Calvary Bible Church Sun. Worship 10:30 am Erie High School-3150 WCR 5-Erie Student Ministry for Middle & High School 303-442-3484 www.calvarybible.com 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

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 south) revspeaks@earthlink.net 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 St. Scholastica Catholic Church Liturgy: Tuesday 6:00pm Saturday 3:00pm ; Sun. 9:00am 303-828-4221 or 303-833-2966 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Lunes alas 7:00 p.m. La direccion es 4700 County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion gratis llame 303-669-5180 Impact Rock Church (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 470 Briggs St Erie, CO 80516 Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship: 8:00am and 10:30am Renovations are completed & we are worshipping at 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

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Guardian Angels Catholic Church 15179 3rd Ave. (WCR 7) in Mead 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 in lieu of 7:30a 970-535-0721 info@meadangels.org Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss Longmont 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 Calvary Chapel of Longmont Sun. Service @ 09:30am Thursday Worship & Prayer @ 07:00pm 1801 Sunset Place Suite D in Longmont 303-870-1861 Pastor: Michael Patrick

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

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

Sun. Worship - 10:00 a.m.

310 Byers Ave - Platteville (970)785-2021 Pastor Wm. Leerssen Messiahville Baptist 4700 CR 6 (east of I-25) Sun. School 9:45a Service 11a 720-253-5783 NoahsBiblePark.com Pastor Corey Seulean Pastor Moore New Life in Christ Church Iglesia Nueva Vida en Cristo Sun Service 11:00/Servicio Domingo 11:00 a Tues. Bible Study 7:00 pm Martes Estudio Biblico 7:00 pm We are a bilingual church.

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307 Salisbury Ave., Platteville, CO (303)833-2870 Pastor Jose V. Saenz Ft. Lupton Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:00 a.m.

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

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St. Columba Orthodox Church Anglican/ Western Rite Sun. Matins 8:30a, Divine Liturgy 9:30a 726 N 119th at Highway 7, Lafayette 720-208-6281 www.stcolumbachurch.org Fr. Les Bundy, Pastor Cairn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Progressive, Open and Engaged Sunday Worship:10:00 a.m.

Education Hour: 11:30 a.m. www.cairnchristianchurch.com www.facebook.com/cairnchristian.church 1700 Stonehenge Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-442-1861 (p); 303-442-6413 (f) Rev. Dr. Charisa Hunter-Crump CharisaHunterCrump@ CairnChristianChurch.com 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 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Rinn Valley Ward Bishop Paul Glover 303-815-5059 Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m.

Saddleback Ward Bishop David Parker 303-833-2121 Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m.

Northern Hills Church Meets Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45am 5061 E. 160th Ave Brighton, CO (on Hwy 7) 720.685.1717 www.northernhills.cc Pastor Rob Kelly 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.

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A BREEZE PET FRIENDS..I am Fully Insured and Bonded with a CPR Pet certification..I am here to care carbonvalley@gmail.com | www.cvconsumerreport.com | Like us on Facebook | 303.833.5997 for your LOVED ONES in your home while you are Do you like to play games? Well you can play some away..I provide Pet Sitting..Daily Dog Walks..Pet Visits..

Tutor: I am a retired engineer who tutors students from new ones and win prizes! You can refer your friends and House Sitting..Errands..Etc...I have taken care of a wide 3rd grade to Sophomore math. Currently I tutor and both of you can win prizes! Did I mention FREE? There variety of animals..Including special needs furkids..I will mentor at Mead Elementary and Coal Ridge Middle are some higher prizes that you can pay for but that administer medication and shots if needed..and LOTS School and have passed the background check for the is later..RESERVE your spot - no obligation - you can and LOTS of LOVE...I have 7 years experience..will St. Vrain School District. Looking for students for the drop out if you don't like what you see..but you need to provide you with a list of References..I look forward to meeting all of you and your furkids...Call Donna 720-879summer. Cost is very reasonable - $20/hr for up to two reserve your spot right here: http://www.LaunchV.com/ students. If interested call Mike -- 303-818-1886 [5-14] countrylady 1423 or email me at abreezepets@yahoo.com [5-14]

NAIL TECH WANTED Green pear Salon is looking for an Experienced Nail Technician to work Part-Time or Full-Time. Salon has special room with most equipment. If you are interested please contact Concha at 303-887-2727 or stop by: Green Pear Salon, 142 6th St Unit #6 Frederick CO 80530, 303-833-4586 [6-14]

PEACE OF MIND PET SERVICES All aspects of pet (and home) care while you're away from your home.

Experienced/References • Serving the Tri-Town area. Leave a message for Norma @ 303-833-3164 [4-14]

NEED SOME HELP AROUND THE HOUSE? How about an extra pair of hands or set of wheels? Whether you’re slightly older and want to stay independent or just would like a little relaxation and free time while some of the more mundane activities of your life get done, I can help.

Services include: pet sitting, house sitting, watering plants, light housekeeping, a little yard maintenance, running errands, drop off and pick up to the airport, taking you to appointments, picking up the kids...and more. Call Chelsea at 303-819-3541 or email Toffie2002@aol.com [6-14]

Keep your pets at home while you travel the world!

I’m an experienced (12 years), reliable pet and house sitter. I will walk, feed, cuddle, entertain and exercise your pets. I can stay at your house or develop a daily schedule for your cats, dogs, horses, birds or reptiles.

I can give medication and shots. References available.

Price depends on service provided. Call Chelsea at 303-819-3541 or email toffie2002@aol.com [6-14]

SIMPLY SAID DESIGNS ~ Designs that can be applied to walls, glass, metal, ceramic and even more for that personalized look. www.mysimplysaiddesigns. com/1503/ or 970-535-0852

Looking For Extra Income? Work From Home!

57 year old Home-Based Business, Great Income, Free Online Training, Flexible Hours. No Inventory, No Employees, No Overhead. You'll Love The Products Too. Visit Job Freedom Today [6-14]

Wanted to Hire: Person with Commercial Insurance experience to be involved in the underwriting process.

Fun, fast pace environment. MUST be experienced.

Email resume to jim@longsinsurance.com. Part-time to start w/possibility of full-time for the right person. [6-14]

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 9741 We are searching for veterans to join us and become an active part of our Tri Town communities. Stop by and chat with a member to find out about our program any Tuesday and Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at 911 Carbondale Dr. Dacono, Co. 303-833-3248 [4-14]

Free Fertilizer...Bring your shovel and vehicle.

303-833-0345 [6-14]

Small engine service and repair - Lawnmowers, Snow Blowers, rototillers, etc. Call Terry at 303-833-2959 [5-14]

For Sale: Small 4' Utility Trailer. $300 303.833.4013 [6-14]

Donate your car,truck,boat, or rv to www.

Develomentaldisabled.Org call 303-659-8086 [6-14]

Tutor: I am a Sophomore Honor Student at Holy Family High School. I am looking to tutor elementary school students this summer in math or reading. I work under the direction of my grandfather who also tutors in the St.Vrain School District. I tutor at the Carbon Valley Library or McDonalds in Firestone. My rates are $8/hr.

If interested please call 303-818-1886 and ask for Tori.

Remodels • Basement Renovations • Hardwood and Tile Floors • Garages • Roofing • Cement Work and Driveways • Decks • Add-on Rooms….Call for estimate…over 25 years experience… local references available!

Bob’s Contracting Services, Inc. - 303-651-9460 [3-14]

For Sale: Maple entertainment center - will hold up to 36" TV, adjustable shelves, doors for storage underneath. $200.00. Also a smaller Maple cabinet with a glass door and smaller wood door underneath. $100.00 Call 303 808 7477. [6-14]

Piano teacher with 11 years of piano experience accepting additional beginner and intermediate students, ages 5 and up. Free trial lesson/ evaluation. $15 for each 1/2 hr. weekly lesson.

Please call for more information and available time slots. 720-273-3332 [6-14]

Do You Have a Green Thumb?

I have the Veggie/ Flower garden space for you 303-746-1381 [5-14]

Horse Boarding: $375/month for a stall with attached run; fodder fed, indoor & outdoor arena, round pen, pasture. Brandi 303.359.3102 [6-14]

Motorcycle luggage bag (includes small top bag) $50 Baby stroller- great condition, pink and brown $50 Helmet- women's extra small, full face/tinted shield $15. 720-552-7750 [6-14]

Wanted: Kids Plastic (no wood or metal) outdoor play structure. I can haul away 303 808 7477 [6-14]

For Sale: 6 used canvas camera bags in great condition, from small to large, from $2 to $15 each.

303-833-1738 [5-14]

For Sale: 1995 Ford Windstar van, Good Condition, Good Tires, Nice family or work van with luggage rack. $1500. Call 720-949-8766, Frederick [6-14]

Wanted to hire: Experienced Line Cook. Stop in at Pepper Jack's Grille at I-25 & Hwy 52 to fill out application. We are a busy restaurant and need experienced staff. [5-14]

Don't miss our annual Great Stuff yard sale!

Friday, June 6, & Saturday June 7 Beginning at 8am 5886 Wood Duck Ct, No Name Creek East [6-14]

Lawn Tractor / Riding Mower Rescue I haul away broken riding mowers & lawn tractors.

Mark 303-532-6733

Dog Grooming: Licensed Home groomer has availability. Call Brandi for an appointment.

303.359.3102 [6-14]

6 drawer dark wooden desk with two writing pull-out boards, two-5 shelf Narrow wooden bookcases, TV stand on casters. Call 303.746.1381 [5-14]

2007 Buick Lucerne CXL 62K, one owner, excellent condition $9600 303-926-9645 [5-14]

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June June16th 20th 16th- -20th Free FreeEvent Event

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Ages 4– to 11 Ages 4– to 11 PRE-REGISTER at www.prairiecc.org PRE-REGISTER at only www.prairiecc.org Local “Meadeorite” Carly Bolin “Pearl” was diagnosed Cystic9Fibrosis 2 weeks old.

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Prairie Community Church Farm Prairie Community Church Farm

On the southwest corner of Birch and Sable

We would like to invite everyone to takesouthwest part in On the corner of Birch and Sable For moreJune info the Great Strides walk on Saturday 7 @ call the church at (303)651 -1640 Roger’s Grove Park in For Longmont (just North more infoof call the church at (303)651 -1640 the Fairgrounds on Hover Road). We would love for all of you to come walk with our team “Pearl’s Pack”.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 16th - 20th Free Event

If you are unable to walk and would like to donate just go to: www.cff.org/GreatStrides

Click on "find a walk/team" and enter our team name "Pearl's Pack" you can register to walk and or donate there. Every penny donated is precious to these kids and the research it provides in finding a cure.

2014 will be our second annual Great Strides Walk for "Pearl's Pack Team". Last year our goal was to raise $1,500.00. With all of our walkers and generous donations we were able to exceed that goal by raising over $2,500.00. This year we aim to hit an even greater goal of $3,500.00 +. We are also hoping to raise our walker count so please consider joining us!

FRIDAY isTIME VBS IT'S A GREAT FOR A Family GREAT CAUSE!Fun Night 5 -8:00pm

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Prairie Community Church Farm 9993 WCR 11,

On the southwest corner of Birch and Sable

For more info call the church at (303)651 -1640

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9993 WCR 11, On the southwest corner of Birch and Sable

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For more info call the church at (303)651 -1640

St. Brigit Episcopal ChurchSCHOOL in Frederick VACATION BIBLE We are a small and somewhat new congregation, with roots in Celtic Christianity.

(Saint Brigit was a 6th century Irish woman who founded several monasteries, and was instrumental in the development of Christianity in Ireland). In addition to our regular Sunday services, we have unique quarterly services called A'it Caol (pronounced ahtch kweel), which is Gaelic for "thin place."

The A'it Caol services mark the seasons of the year, Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox and Winter Solstice. These very special celebrations are in keeping with our Celtic roots. A'it Caol combinesAges ancient 4tradition with contemporary – to 11 language and ethnic music. We utilize a unique liturgy, specially-arranged music, and meditation areas designedPRE to refl-ect the theme of eachat service.

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By way of background on St. Brigit's, haveBible been worshipping together since Bringweyour * 2009. Our community began with 20 people and now includes over 100. Despite our relatively small sizePrairie and young age, we have accomplished a great deal, and we offer a Community Church Farm large number of exciting programs and ministries.

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We also have a large outdoor labyrinth (open to the public) which is a replica of a well-known labyrinth in Chartres, France. In addition, we have a weekly Centering Prayer group open to anyone with interest in silent meditation.

We completed our new sanctuary last year. Much of the construction and all of the finishing work was done by our members. The design of our worship space is unique in that we finished the interior walls with hand-laid scrap lumber.

It is both beautiful and energy-efficient.

We also house That Place, an after-school center for youth, and our priest, Reverend Felicia SmithGraybeal, was instrumental in developing the Carbon Valley Help Center for those in need.

Our website, stbrigit.org, includes our history as well other details about our community.

Please call 303-5160220 or our priest, Reverend Felicia SmithGraybeal, at 720-353-0382 if you have questions or would like more information.

June 16th - 20th Free Event

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Centering Prayer

To open a space for deeper contemplation, St. Brigit is offering a short evening each week with Centering Prayer followed by a group reading and Discussion. Mondays, join us for Centering prayer at 6pm. Reading/Discussion at 7pm. We meet at 110 Johnson St. Frederick, CO, visit stbrigit.org for directions/info, questions - Call Barb 303-588-4556

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and navigating cemeteries with a cast. But as he sat in his interim office, just days before the move back “home,” his voice resonated with gratitude. He recalled receiving hundreds of cards, emails, and phone calls of encouragement within days of the fire. The community outpouring was humbling and comforting to him and Janet. I asked, “What one thing, good or bad, was the most remarkable or amazing experience in the past year since the fire?” He gazed for an unusually long period of time before looking at me and saying, “What pleases me the most is the Staff at Howe Mortuary and the fact that while in shock at the time of the fire and in the weeks and months since, no one lost sight of his or her role in serving families at the highest level of service.” “While in a compromised role (with no building), I’m blessed that the staff always (with emphasis) knew what to do and continued to secure location options for fitting celebrations of families’ loved ones.”

The Howe Mortuary staff is like a family and has been together a long time. In addition to Geoff, the staff consists of Barb Weber (20+ yrs), Frederick resident Pat Casey (15 yrs), Chuck Bowland (10+ yrs), Eric Johnson (10+ yrs), Jan Sciacca (10+ yrs), Christy Angevine, Patrick Antencio and Johnstown resident Connie Wills (15 yrs) and Mead resident Sandy Dolan.

When I asked long term employee Barb Weber what she could tell me about Geoff Howe that no one might know. Her immediate response was, “There is not a more caring, compassionate, accepting man than Geoff Howe. In the 20+ years I’ve known him, I’ve never heard him say a bad word about anyone.”

The Howe Mortuary staff is available 24 hours a day. The office is open 8 am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. and Sat. 9 a.m.-1 pm. Contact information is 303.776.2434 and www.howemortuary.com.

The readers of the Carbon Valley Consumer Report are invited to two open houses to celebrate and tour the new facility. Join them Friday, June 20 or June 27, 4-7 pm.

To the right, Pastor Alan Ahlgrim is blessing the new facility.

GOAIRHEADS SUMMER CAMPS Early Registrations NOW OPEN for Airsoft Summer Camps June 16th-June 20th. email dianna_87@hotmail.com or call Dianna 303-257-4689 for forms and questions

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Rachel Flutcher, Executive Director | Office at Adams Bank & Trust | Firestone | 303.833.5933 rachel@carbonvalleychamber.com | www.carbonvalleychamber.com | www.facebook.com/carbonvalleychamber

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Bill Meier|June Werner|Franki Bertram|Jenny Breitenfeldt|David Pickett|Matt Martin|Tina Ramey|Jay Stype|Angie Sanders

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

High Plains Library District Computer Classes in June – Firestone

Ribbon Cutting Event at Pawz Veterinary in Firestone

Are you looking for some friendly instruction in using a computer? Each month a variety of computer classes are offered. Some classes may require registration.

• Computer Help Appointments: Call your library at 1-888-861-7323 to arrange a 30-minute, individual appointment to get your computer questions answered.

• iPad Basics - Learn the basics of navigating an iPad. Menus, buttons and settings will be explained in a relaxed and friendly environment. We will also talk about apps and how to manage them. Bring your own iPad or iPhone – or use one of the library’s iPads. Registration required.

Thursday, June 12 – Carbon Valley Regional Library, 2:00 pm • Digital Library Overview - If you are comfortable with using your tablet or smartphone to download apps, might have tried downloading eBooks or audiobooks from OverDrive, and are ready to see what else the library has to offer, this class is for you. We will give you an introduction to our free digital resources, including eBooks and audiobooks from OverDrive, Axis 360 and OneClickDigital. We will also show you our eMagazine service from Zinio, independent movies from IndieFlix and music from Freegal. Bring a device or laptop. (Participants should be comfortable downloading apps and navigating their devices.)

Wednesday, June 18 – Carbon Valley Regional Library, 6:00 pm The Carbon Valley Regional Library is located at 7 Park Avenue in Firestone, and Erie Community Library is located at 400 Powers Street in Erie. For more information about the District’s computer classes check out the High Plains Library District web page at www.

MyLibrary.us, or call 1-888-861-7323 for a complete schedule of classes.

The Carbon Valley Chamber congratulates Pawz Veterinary Clinic in Firestone on the opening of their facility, a full service small animal veterinary hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical, dental care and acupuncture services.

Pictured Left to Right are Rachel Flutcher, CVCC Executive Director; Bill Meier, United Power and CVCC Board President; Dawn Reiter, Owner and Vet; Dr. Mindi Dosch, Pawz Veterinary; Tammy LaFleur, Pawz Veterinary ; Tina Ramey, VolkBell and CVCC Board Member; George Heath Firestone Trustee; Shelly Jackson, Team National and CVCC Ambassador.

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Carbon Valley Chamber and Community Members congratulate Ursula Marry and Debbie Morton of First Choice Insurance Agency on the opening of their new office and their newly formed partnership in Firestone. Among the attendees are Firestone Mayor Paul Sorensen, Bill Meier of United Power and CVCC Board President; Franki Bertram of Aflac and CVCC Board Member; Sharon Voss of Voss and Associates and past CVCC Board Member; George Heath, Firestone Trustee and wife Betty Heath; along with other members of the community and First Choice Insurance agency customers and friends.

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Business After Hours – usually the 1st Thursday of each month at various host locations Business Luncheon – 3rd Thursday of each month at various locations All Business Matters – 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Bella Rosa Golf Course from 8:15 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.

Expresso for Entrepreneurs – 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at The Brew at Deja Lu from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Mind Your Business monthly workshop – 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Brew at Deja Lu from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Carbon Valley Chamber Ambassadors, Wednesday, April 16th 8:00AM - 9:00AM at The Brew and Deja lu Books. Join this exciting group of business leaders, share ideas for outreach, and volunteer to serve at events. All are welcome!

Upstate Colorado Economic Business Development Luncheon, Friday, April 25th at 11:30-1:00 p.m. at Bella Rosa Golf Course Free Business Counseling Monday, April 14th from 8:00AM - 2:00PM at the Chamber Conference and Resource Room. Call Jesse Esparza (720-837-0416) to set up an appt.

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If you are not a member of this dynamic chamber, contact the Chamber office at 303833-5933 or email info@ carbonvalleychamber. com.

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Daniel Michael Jones Memorial Foundation Charity Golf Tournament

The Daniel Michael Jones Memorial Foundation annual golf tournament will be held at the Bella Rosa Golf Course at 5830 Bella Rosa Parkway in Frederick, Colorado on June 8th 2014. Teams and sponsors are needed for this event and the public is encouraged to attend.

Golfers and sponsors who participate in the tournament will get the satisfaction of helping a charitable organization, the Daniel Michael Jones Memorial Foundation. The foundation provides scholarships in the name of Daniel Michael Jones at the University of Colorado Boulder- College of Engineering and the

Laramie County Community College. Please help us educate and enrich the minds of students for generations to come.

Shotgun scramble start time is at 8:00 AM and the registration fee is $90 per person. A team of four can enter the tournament for only $320.

Hole sponsors are $100, which includes your name or company name on a sign at a tee box. A $500 sponsorship will include entry fees for a team of four, a hole sponsor sign, and recognition.

A spaghetti lunch, silent auction, and raffle will immediately follow the tournament. All donations are tax deductible.

For more information send e mail to DMJfoundation@ aol.com or pick-up an application at the Bella Rosa Golf Course.

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Obituaries

~Obituaries & Memorial Messages are always FREE in the CVCR~ Please tell the funeral home or e-mail to carbonvalley@gmail.com

Ruthanne Kennedy

Eric Louis

"Ruthie," 77 died May 4, 2014 at TRU Community Care Center in Louisville. She was born and raised in Wheatridge, Colorado. She married Howard Kennedy October 23, 1956.

She lived the last 40 years in Dacono, Colorado. She is survived by her husband, three children, (Howard Jr., Edie and Hollie), four grandchildren, three great grand babies and one sister. She was the past Worthy-matron of the Eastern Star in the 70's. A private get together with family and friends will be held at a later date. She will be missed by all family and many, many friends.

Eric David Louis, 26, of Erie, died April 28, 2014 at his home. He was born in Boulder, Colorado on September 1, 1987 to Andrew David and Katherine (O’Donnell) Louis.

Eric attended school at Our Savior Lutheran and Longmont Christian Schools. He was a 2005 graduate of Erie High School and had been attending internet online classes as well as at Front Range Community College.

Eric loved the pursuit of knowledge via books and the internet. He greatly enjoyed playing video games and was an avid reader of the great philosophers of Ancient Greece such as Plato and Socrates. Eric eagerly read the writings of Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, and Abraham Lincoln. A Formosan friend said that Eric learned spoken Mandarin and some Japanese on the internet and had recently started a conversation with the Formosan friend, much to his surprise.

Eric was an exercise and health food enthusiast and he preferred to pursue uncensored news on the internet instead of the structured news on the TV or radio broadcasts.

Survivors include his parents Dave and Kate Louis and his brother Brandon Matthew Louis of Erie. He is further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins all out of state.

Funeral services were held May 7, with burial following at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery. Contributions in Eric’s memory may be made to Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, P. O. Box 440311, Aurora, Colorado 80044-0311.

Please share your thoughts, memories and condolences at www.howemortuary.com

September 30, 1936 - May 4, 2014

Sept. 1, 1987 ~ April 28, 2014

Betty Grenemyer

January 12, 1925 ~ May 1, 2014

Betty D. Grenemyer, 89, of Dacono, died May 1, 2014 at Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO. She was born January 12, 1925 in Brighton, Colorado the daughter of Raymond Frederick and Dora Viola (Nichols) Jump. On July 3, 1945 she married Edwin Grenemyer in Fort Lupton, CO. The family moved to Erie in 1962 from Weld County, CO. Betty was a member of the Tri-County Seniors; operated a daycare for a number of years and enjoyed traveling, especially with her children.

Survivors include her sons Edward (Linda) Grenemyer of Dacono, Robert (Cindy) Grenemyer of Hermiston, OR, Michael Grenemyer of Kersey and her daughters Madoline (Harry) Nugent-Benson of Greeley, Susan (Jim) Hruby of Broomfield and Penney (Gene) Murren of Longmont. She is further survived by her brothers Raymond (Margaret) Jump of Arvada, John (Lois) Jump of Ft. Morgan, Calvin Jump of Quanah, TX, Jim (Valerie) Jump of Quanah, TX and Richard Jump of Greeley, and her sister Patty Ann (Jim) Peterson of Orchard, CO and 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edwin.

Funeral services were held on May 6, followed by burial at Foothills Gardens of Memory.

Condolences may be shared at www.howemortuary.com.

Susan Trosper

October 6, 1949 ~ May 26, 2014

Susan E. Trosper of Dacono, passed away at her home on Monday, May 26, 2014. She was 64. Susan was born in Detroit on October 6, 1949 to Harry G. and Cora R. (Benson) Tybinka, who are deceased. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie E. Frazier of Dacono; a son, Tony (Deb) Trosper of Greeley; companion, Charles W. Trosper of Dacono; sisters, Gail and Nancy; a brother, Ed; grandchildren, Styles, Jamie, Kayla, Brayden, Anthony and Michael. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Stephens. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Please share condolences at www.howemortuary.com.

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Aims and District 6 Work to Reduce Remediation Rates

State Remediation Rates Down Overall and Locally, Aims Community College Partners with District 6 to Reduce Remediation Rates May 15, 2014 – The number of Colorado high school graduates needing remediation when they entered college dropped 3 percentage points in 2012-2013 over the previous year, according to this year’s remedial report.

The drop reflects the impact of a variety of innovative initiatives aimed at reducing the remedial rate, such as concurrent enrollment, which allows high school students to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school, and a major statewide overhaul of developmental education programs. Aims Community College has partnered with Greeley-Evans School District 6 to support such innovation and lead efforts in Concurrent Enrollment, Career Academy and the possible creation of an Early College High School within District 6.

Remedial education remains a challenge in the Greeley area. Students funneled into remedial courses have far lower completion rates than those students not required to take a remedial course. Hispanic, black and low-income students are disproportionately represented as needing remediation.

Almost 78 percent of Hispanic students enrolled at a two-year college required remedial education compared to 38 percent at four-year institutions. Locally, the remediation rate for students coming out of the Greeley area remains at approximately 47%, as compared to the statewide average of 37%.

As such Aims Community College is working to impact positive change in its continued collaboration with District 6. “Many factors play into remediation rates, including that the state standards that we are required to meet don’t always align with the entrance exams colleges use,” said District 6 Superintendent Dr. Ranelle Lang. “That’s why creating relationships with our local colleges and universities is so important. It helps us better understand the skills they require and it helps our students to be successful once they leave District 6. It’s about giving students opportunity and choice, and really creating a K-16 system.”

Though remediation rates remain at approximately 64% overall for 2-year colleges and 67% at Aims, calculating

the number of Greeley students that come to Aims Community College puts Please attend our the remediation number for District 6 students attending Aims at approximately 47%. This number has decreased since last year; which is a good sign that the partnerships are working. For the first time, statewide, remedial students had higher first-year retention rates than non-remedial students at community colleges. Approximately 62 percent of all remedial courses were completed successfully, an increase over last year’s 59 percent.

This demonstrates that the current innovative and dynamic programs such as concurrent enrollment and career academy are having some positive impact. Dr. Liddell, President and CEO of Aims Community College has expressed that Aims Community College looks forward to continued innovation in programs like Early College High School, a potential joint venture between District 6 and Aims to increase college preparedness, retention and graduation.

Aims is able to deliver these courses for a cost-effective rate that is approximately 24% below the state average cost per credit hour and deliver results. According to the report; “In order to reach this goal (reduced need for remediation) and for Colorado to have an educated workforce to fill the 74% of jobs that will require a college degree by 2020, it is no longer enough to get students to college. Nearly all college students must be successful and earn a certificate or degree.”

Aims Community College has created several new certificate and degree programs designed to help students be job ready for growing industries in our area. In fact, according a to recent Forbes report, Greeley was ranked fifth best out of the 240 metropolitan statistical areas with less than 150,000 jobs in the country for 2014. Forbes used data from the Bureau of Labor statistics showing that Greeley had 92,000 jobs in 2013 and a job growth rate of 5.6%, as well as a job growth rate of 12.2% from 2008-2013.

This is good news for Greeley as Aims continues its strong efforts to support the growth of the community and the successful education of its students through programs like the Career Pathways program at District 6. Further, Aims has implemented specific career and industry focused programs that nurture the success of in-district students and seek to eliminate remediation as a barrier to student success.

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Our new building is now open. Stop by and say hello and see the new amenities and services we provide.”

Open House June 19th or 26th from 4 to 7pm

Express Employment Professionals and Kathy Egan support scholarships at Aims Community College

Express Employment Professionals and Kathy Egan support scholarships at Aims Community College.

As owners of Express Employment Professional Services, Tami Inskeep and Kathy Egan understand the importance of work-force development. Their clients are dependent on retraining and professional development for career advancement.

They also understand how an investment in scholarship support to Aims Community College yields a high rate of return.

Ms. Egan stated, “I have placed individuals in jobs for most of my life and I know how important our working class is to the sustainability of our community. I believe in our labor force. Too many people are stigmatized as blue-collar workers, but those are the individuals who made America strong.”

Egan is personally contributing $3,000.00, matched by a $3,000.00 contribution from Express Employment, for students enrolled in oil and gas, welding or industrial technology. Aims Foundation is delighted to have such strong support from the community and looks forward to continuing to support students pursuing an education in the designated fields of study through this generous donation.

Summer classes start May 27, and Fall semester begins August 18. Call Aims today at (970) 330-8008 or visit www. aims.edu for more information on how to register for classes.

Aims Community College is one of the most progressive two-year colleges in Colorado. Founded in 1967 in Greeley, Aims has since established locations in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. Curriculum now includes 4,000 day, evening, weekend and online courses annually in more than 160 degree and certificate programs.

Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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

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New Image Salon is a new full service salon in Frederick. It is located in the space previously occupied by Simplicity Salon. Tiffany Trujillo has grown up in the Frederick and has always dreamed of owning a salon. With the help of her husband Fernando, New Image Salon opened May of 2014.

Tiffany has worked at a few salons in the area and is excited to bring a fresh trendy salon atmosphere to the area. We want to be a place clients enjoy coming to. We are excited about our team of talented stylists and massage therapists.

Tiffany (left) has 10 years in the business and specializes in color. She prides herself on giving each client a style that fits their lifestyle. She understands the needs of her clients and gives each client a unique experience at an affordable rate.

Nataliee McClellan (middle left) has been in the business over 12 years. She worked many of those years at Great Clips and most recently managed the Firestone Great Clips. She is amazing with men’s cuts. Nataliee is excited to express her creative side with hair color and knows her fun personality will make every color experience both fun and relaxing.

Desi Brown (bottom left corner) is the salon intern. She is completing her education at Longs Peak Beauty Academy and is a great assist to the team. She is up to date on all the latest trends and is great at hair extensions. She will join the team as a hair stylist when she is licensed in June.

Trina Lara joins the team at New Image every six weeks. She currently lives in Arizona but travels to Colorado every six weeks to work on clients that have been loyal to her for years. Her experience and expertise is an asset to the salon.

We have two massage therapists, Brent Dishneau (below) and Shannon Howard (below right). Both Brent and Shannon have been certified in massage and pride themselves on making you feel better from the inside out. Each offer something unique. They take extra time to learn about each client’s body and make each massage custom to the needs of the client.

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