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New this year, Tom and Kristen have high hopes of growing the mini donut business into having a stand at Coors Field for all the Rockies fans. “We started our food trailer business as a step towards retirement,” says Kristen. “We knew we could serve happy people something we all love. Plus, it gives us a chance to socialize, spend time at fun events and be in the great outdoors.

With this business, our customers new and old always seem to go away with a smile on their faces.”

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Kristen says, “Our delicious cake like mini donuts are served in a bag or bucket with a bucket refill option. They are made hot and fresh with a variety of sugar toppings. The choices are plain, sugar, cinnamon sugar, chocolate sugar and powdered sugar. We will be featuring new choices from time to time.

We want to keep our customers excited to try something new that may become a new crowd favorite.”

Tom and Kristen are both originally from North Dakota. They grew up in neighboring towns and knew each other in high school. During that time, they had

a crush on each other. They both went through many phases of life and eventually had a sweet romantic reunion of marriage in 2018. They love kayaking, going for adventurous rides in our Jeep, and enjoying gettogethers with our family and friends.

O n e customer from Facebook says: Tommy Boy Mini Donuts are delicious! They are so warm and perfectly fresh! Crisp and wonderful on the outside, soft and fluffy in the center. I personally enjoyed the Maple Sugar, but with a few sugars to try, you’ll have to decide for yourself which is your favorite. I thought the big glass window was a nice touch. You can watch as your donuts are being made! I also took some home to eat later. They were delicious!

Tom and Kristen said that they wanted to thank and give a BIG shout out to Butcher & the Blonde

in Frederick for all of their expertise and knowledge in helping them get their business up and running. One of their most rewarding experiences was finding out how much food truck vendors work together. “We had a great staff who helped us at our very first event. We were newbies and quickly realized that the other food trucks and vendors are very supportive. At the end of the day all of us stick together and become one happy family,” said Kristen.

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June, we celebrate Father’s Day. I feel so blessed to be able to speak with and see my dad, via FaceTime on both special occasions. I realize there are others, in my friends and family, who are not able to do this, so I respect and appreciate the gift. We never know how many more we will have with each other.

The last twenty-two months have been a gift from the Father. These months have allowed me to spend more time with my dad than probably all the twenty-two years prior, put together. The gift did not come without a cost. My dad was widowed just short of two years ago.

I usually write about my Father but today I’m writing about my dad. What came first, the Father or the dad? The Father brought about my dad, thank God. Then my Father, through my dad, brought about me.

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me to choose right over wrong. He taught me the Golden Rule and how to be fair and why. He is still teaching me; He at eightytwo and me at nearly sixty (wow).

Every phone call or text or visit is wrapped in love and lessons. Be it doing the right thing while others do wrong or ways to stay healthy and fit into older age and even about paying bills on time and staying as out of debt as possible.

Dad loves the westerns and if you don’t know, he is a western artist and cartoonist. He’s sketched and painted ever since I can remember and grandma would tell me, “He’s been drawing since he was four.” He’s very good, as many know. He’s a Lean’in Tree artist with many cards, coffee mugs and magnets published by them.

Even Cracker Barrel, the restaurant, has one of his cards sold exclusively by them.

Being a western artist and fascinated by that era explains his character. I would say my dad would always wear the white hat and rescue the damsel in distress or protect the widow and her children from the “bad guys.” If you were to take the character traits of Matt Dillon, John Wayne, the Bonanza clan, and the family on Big Valley, well, those are the traits of the man who raised me.

His solid foundation is built on the Word. He believes the Bible and Jesus Christ and has chosen to live his life according to the principals that put others first, whether they deserve it or not. He realizes others are watching him, whether his siblings, his children, his grandchildren, and now his great-grandchildren. And he choses to do what is right and good and honorable. He is my role model.

Is he perfect? “Heck no,” as they say in the classic westerns. But if you put all

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his “stuff ” on the scales of justice, I do believe the heavy side will be filled with love, kindness and good will towards all.

Dad, I am blessed to be your daughter. I say all the time, “I’m so thankful to be a Fordyce. We come from good stock.”

Happy Birthday and Happy Father’s Day, dad! I’m proud to call you mine. I pray we still have many years left to visit, if only via FaceTime, texting and phone calls.

Check out dad’s artwork at www. jackfordyceartist.com or at www.facebook. com/jackfordyceartist and look for his cards where Lean’in Tree greeting cards are sold.

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She wholly supports the 2nd Amendment, the Electoral College, the oil/gas industry and small businesses having owned a business at the age of 19. She believes that property rights are the foundation of freedom and that government has forgotten that all-important right.

She and her husband live in Erie and are the parents of one son and two grandchildren.

She can be reached at 303-870-5967 or millerpatricia262@gmail.com. Her web site is: www.PatMiller4Colorado.com.

As your Colorado House Representative in the Capitol I will: ~ Ensure your financial well-being: By protecting your Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), I will prevent Denver overreach from drowning you in tax hikes. Colorado instead needs to find innovative ways to manage our growing budget. There is no reason to force hard-working Coloradans to pay for programs and spending that do not benefit them. ~ Protect Parental Rights: As a native Coloradan, I have watched the government slowly encroach on our rights to raise our children. Parents — not Denver legislators — should have the ultimate authority over a family’s morals, healthcare decisions, and educational choices. ~ Champion Choice-Based Education Reform: Being unbound to the school that is attached to a child’s address allows families to choose the best educational fit for their children. Making sure parents maintain options for their children is a core Colorado value, whether it involves a public school in another district, charter school, or home based education.

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I’m Republican State Representative Lori Saine and it has been an honor to have your support for Conservative House District 63 in Weld County.

You have stood by me in the long hours of debate against the national popular vote and we have stood together to gather signatures to protect our electoral college.

You have stood by me and Sheriff Steve Reams to repeal the unconstitutional red flag law and fix our broken mental health care laws.

Together you and I have defended parental rights and medical freedom for our children and families.

Together you and I broke through forty years of heartache for tens of thousands of Colorado adoptees and their families blocked by laws and threats, now finally reunited.

You showed up to the capitol to help me pass legislation to protect minerals rights owners and enhance our 811 system for pipeline safety. You packed desks full of petitions to support me when I ran legislation to give Weld County control over its own destiny with oil and gas operations.

And you shoveled next to me, mucking out homes, storage units, and businesses after the 2013 flood.

I am so proud to live in Weld County and to serve you and serve alongside you. That is why I want to give back to our community by running for County Commissioner of District 3. I will continue to fight for the principles that drive us and continue to defend our County from state overreach.

My history of voting against excessive taxation, regulation, and government spending and protecting the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights has earned me the highest honor awarded by the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, PrinciplesofLiberty.org, Republican Liberty Caucus, and the American Conservative Union.

I’m proud that our Weld County Home Rule Charter adopted in 1976 guaranteed a history of operating without debt, and my record of fiscal conservatism will help Weld County continue to prosper.

During this COVID economic crisis, I am working hard to reduce the tax and administrative burdens on our small business owners so they can get back on their feet and folks can keep jobs to feed their families. Thank you to all the business owners that contacted me and helped get that message to resonate at the highest levels.

I’m your Republican Representative, Lori Saine, and it would be my honor to continue serving you as your Conservative Weld County Commissioner for District 3.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out, my contact information is on my website: www.Saineforweld.com.

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z Happy June, Frederick! It probably isn't the start of summer you all were hoping to experience. I hear ya! The year 2020 is proving itself as a year to remember as we adapt to new ways of living, communicating and connecting. While that can feel insurmountable, I encourage you to see the positives. The Town of Frederick has never acted more like a thriving community. Our businesses and financial comfort have certainly struggled, yet have found new ways to provide

goods and services to our community as an essential component to our quality of life. Our citizens have expressed fresh waves of kindness in sharing love and the undeniable support for our police officers, our town staff, our students and their fellow neighbors. We will soon have some guidance on a phased approach to opening and supporting our local businesses, municipal services and community amenities. For now, please know, I admire and am consistently reminded of why we are "Built On What Matters". Thank you for being good people. z While we are diligently working on what the Town of Frederick looks like for decades to come, we always encourage your participation and feedback. You are welcome to provide comments, questions or concerns on our website. Visit the page dedicated to the contact information for your elected officials here: FrederickCO.gov/ MayorBOT. You are also welcome to join our virtual town meetings (hopefully in person soon) and provide public comments for the board to consider. Please stay involved and informed any way you can. z Our board agreed upon an appointment process for filling

the Board of Trustee vacancy left open when I was elected Mayor.

The appointment to fill the vacancy will be for a term beginning on the effective date of the appointment (approximately June 2020) and end after the April 2022 election. We are looking forward to introducing you to our new board member soon. z Following National Police Week in May, which was inspiring to celebrate, I'd like to recognize that the Town of Frederick has been working hard at recruitment and retention following the voter's support of Ballot Measure 2A. More officers, more support for their day-to-day challenges and a safer community is always something we should recognize and celebrate. Thank you to the Town of Frederick officers for putting your community first. z Fun stuff on the way regarding safe routes to school, updates on the skatepark, and new amenities at the Frederick Recreation Area in the coming days. Looking forward to sharing our community with you. z Town of Frederick Mayor, Tracie Crites

Landfill in Erie (1830 Weld County Road 5) and dispose of large household items that are not typically accepted through regular trash service. Details will be available soon on how to obtain a voucher. z Almost-Free Building Permit Month is now September 2020. If you are considering making home improvements this is a great opportunity to receive a discounted permit. Fees will be reduced for applications, plan reviews and inspection fees. These reduced fees can be applied toward the alteration, repair or improvement of existing residential structures. They can also be applied toward the

erection, alteration, repair or improvement of structures associated with existing homes, typically this includes: garage, carport, shed and fence additions and improvements. Please note that this program does not apply to new construction. z Unfortunately, the decision has been made to cancel the 2020 Carbon Valley Music Festival. We plan to take our efforts this year and make 2021 bigger than ever. z Visit the municipal website at www.cityofdacono.com for more information.

DACONO MAYOR, JOE BAKER

z Citywide Clean-Out Month is now August 2020. During clean-out month, Dacono residents can take their large household waste items to the Front Range

MEAD MAYOR, COLLEEN WHITLOW

z Projects in Town: The Planning Department continues to work with applicants on a variety of development plans, and the growing list of pending projects include: the Kiteley Ranch site (SE corner CR 7 and Hwy 66) for annexation, Agfinity regarding the redevelopment of its site (northwest corner of 3rd St. and Welker Ave.), and Liberty Ranch Townhomes (near intersection of Hwy 66 and CR 7), Wilson Ranch South (northeast corner of CR 38 and I-25) and Meadow Ridge (north east of CR 9.5 and Hwy 66). z Land use applications for the Waterfront annexation, St. Acacius final plat, Red Barn final plat, Gopher RV Park site plan, Range View, Iglesia Church and The Highlands 2 continue to work through the review process. Town staff is also working with SAFEbuilt to streamline and automate the building permit application process

FIRESTONE MAYOR, BOBBI SINDELAR

z What a difference a year makes! This time last year, we were kicking off summer with celebrations with our families and friends, wrapping up the school year and thinking about summer vacations. While this June might feel a little different, I do hope that everyone can enjoy this time of year and know that we will get back to “normal” soon! z Congratulations to all of the graduating seniors in our

thereby saving time and shortening review periods. z The Public Works and Engineering Department held a kick-off meeting on May 4 for the design of a new public works facility. Construction documents are expected mid-August, and town staff will apply for a DOLA Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant at that time to help fund the project construction.

DOLA hearings will be conducted in November, and if awarded, construction on the facility could begin in early 2021. z Board: During the April 27 Board of Trustees meeting, the newly elected board members, mayor pro tem and officers were sworn in, and the board approved a change to the regular election date, including altering the terms of office for the mayor and trustees. Members of the board also discussed the administrative directive relating to RV permits in the Town of Mead. z The Board of Trustees proclaimed May 2020 as Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month, May 10 – 16 as National Police Week, and May 17 – 23 as National Public Works Week. At the May 11 meeting the Board also approved a pavement marking and striping application services agreement plus hardware and software-related services for the Town of Mead’s Wastewater Treatment Facility. z If you are unable to attend the Board of Trustees meetings, the meetings are video recorded to watch at community! I’m so proud of the seniors in my life, my son Dylan and nieces Gillian and Aspen are all graduating. They have big plans to continue their education in the fall and will be doing it from 3 different states. I’m going to miss them! Congratulations to them and all of the graduates this year that have completed this important milestone.

The best is yet to come! z Summer events in Firestone will look a little different this year. Food & Flick Fridays will kick-off on Friday, June 12th with Hook on the big screen at the Firestone Sports Complex as a drive-in movie. We are excited to continue to plan our community events, and are making modifications to plans to ensure we are following all safety guidelines. The details for the 4th at Firestone are still being finalized, but don’t worry – we will still have fireworks! For the most up-to-date information on all of our events, please visit www. firestoneco.gov/events. z The Town of Firestone is committed to continuing to

your convenience. View meetings at www.townofmead.org/ boardoftrustees. z Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Town Hall has reopened to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the Police Department building is open from, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The basketball and tennis courts are also open; however, playgrounds and restrooms continue to be closed pending guidance from the state. A COVID-19 webpage is currently on the town’s website. The page provides resources, cancelations/updates, and related town news. Check it out: https://www.townofmead.org/ administration/page/covid-19-information-resources-town-updates z Community Activities: Due to COVID-19, the town has canceled all in-person senior programs, sports activities, summer concert and movie series, the fishing derby, bike parade and municipal court until further notice. z Spring yard waste collection was conducted on May 29 and 30. Please stay tuned, through our website. z Stay Informed: Stay up to date on Mead news by subscribing to the town’s email notifications: www.townofmead. org/newsletter/subscriptions. As always, please stay safe, and remember, I am happy to come visit you or your organization.

Please contact me via email at cwhitlow@townofmead.org. support local businesses during this unprecedented time. We know that many businesses were hit hard by mandatory closures and the safety measures that have been put in place. I want to remind the business community, that we have many resources compiled online for you and encourage you to reach-out to our Economic Development staff if you have any questions or need support, please visit www.firestoneco.gov/COVID19_Biz for more information. z I am still taking nominations for the Mayor’s Award, to recognize a group or individual who is going above and beyond and making a positive impact on our citizens during this time. If you would like to nominate anyone for the Mayor’s Award, please email me their names and tell me about the good work they are carrying out. z Thank you for your continued support. It is an honor to be your Mayor. z Bobbi Sindelar | bsindelar@firestoneco.gov

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Zadel Realty Celebrates 40 Years Serving Carbon Valley and Surrounding Areas

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Why? Because, for forty years, this has been Greg Zadel’s ONLY job except when working at his dad’s bowling alley while in school. That’s impressive.

Greg’s dad owned the bowling alley and lounge in Ft. Lupton (now Patricia’s). His mom was a Farmer,s Insurance agent, also in Ft Lupton. Greg was four at the time and lived in Ft. Lupton throughout school and went on to Denver University for college. In his junior year of college, Greg started Zadel Realty. That was in May 1980.

In 1981, Greg built his home in Firestone, the same year he and his wife, Berniece, married. Berniece works at the office with Greg. They have served the Carbon Valley and surrounding areas ever since. Both of their daughters grew up here; Lisa graduating for the IB program in Niwot and Kelly graduating from Frederick High School. Greg is heavily invested in the community and serves in a variety of ways.

Greg is a founding member of the Carbon Valley Rotary, a member of the Carbon Valley Chamber, highly involved in the Carbon Valley Relay for Life (raising over $100,000), and invests in graduating seniors through his twenty-one-year-old scholarship program. Each year, school counselors choose two recipients to receive $500 each for education. The 2020 recipients are: Ft. Lupton’s Joe (Tobey) Bachicha III and Frederick’s ShaeLoren Hall.

Because of COVID-19, photos were not available. Zadel Realty sponsors many local fundraising events. Plus, Zadel Realty is this paper’s longest time client.

Greg believes in his community, fellow business owners and the citizens that make up the Carbon Valley. He consistently puts forth the necessary effort to ensure his clients receive the best service possible, even under dire circumstances like what we face today.

Greg encourages, “COVID-19 is not a reason to not purchase a home if you are ready to buy.” He reminds us that we all went into this with very low unemployment and people were doing well before and most are still doing well enough to make the investment into a home.

He reminds us that purchasing a home continues to be a great asset. “Over the forty years I’ve been in the real estate business,” he says, “Home prices have gone up and down, but overall, the investment in property averages a 4% growth annually.”

And with every payment, “The buyer is gaining equity! It’s a great long-term investment,” Greg says. “Plus, you own your home, you can decorate it the way you choose and make it your refuge.”

While the mortgage lender qualifies the buyer, Zadel Realty can help you find what you are looking for. “Lower priced homes do sell quickly, and inventory is lower,” he says, “So this is a good time to sell if you are wanting to upsize. It will be somewhat easier to find a replacement home because of housing inventory. Downsizing may take a bit longer, but it is still doable. Just be ready to move when a property becomes available,” says Greg. “Talk to a professional, local realtor who knows the area you are wanting to live. They know what is coming available and what the market is doing.”

Greg has known this area for forty years and says, “I still learn something new every day.” He shared that when he started Zadel Realty in 1980, a sales contract was just two pages long. Now it is eighteen. He says interest rates were 12% and going up to 18% and are now just above 3%! A fairly new home in Firestone cost $40-50,000, where the same home today is over $300,000. He says, “We didn’t have any stop lights in Carbon Valley and Colorado Boulevard did not exist from Grant Avenue to Highway 52.

Greg Zadel was 2011 Realtor of the Year in the Colorado Association of Realtors and the 2008 President of the Colorado Association of Realtors and has earned many other awards.

“It’s been a great career,” says Greg.

If you would like to contact Greg Zadel at Zadel Realty check out www.facebook.com/ZadelRealty or www.zadelrealty.com. His office is located at 8110 Colorado Blvd, Unit S4, in Firestone, Colorado and his number is 303.833.3012.

Covid-19 Deaths In Weld County Drop

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ollowing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) announcement regarding a change in their reporting of COVID-19 deaths, Weld County has begun the process of updating the data on the Weld County COVID-19 data dashboard, which should be completed by early next week. The result will be a decrease in the number of deaths in Weld County from COVID-19.

Earlier this week, CDPHE announced they would begin reporting deaths in two ways: 1. Deaths among people with COVID-19: represents the total number of deaths reported among people who have COVID-19, but COVID-19 may not have been the cause of death.

2. People who died from COVID-19: total number of deaths whose death was attributed to COVID-19 as indicated on a death certificate.

“According to our coroner, who had already been keeping track of deaths of individuals from COVID-19 separate from deaths of individuals with COVID-19, the total number of deaths from COVID-19 in Weld County will decrease quite a bit,” said Commissioner Chair Mike Freeman. Prior to their change this week, however, CDPHE’s direction to local health departments was to combine the deaths from and deaths with COVID-19.

In discussions with the coroner, the emergency operations center and the joint information center on Wednesday, when the total number of deaths stated on the county’s data dashboard was 126, the Board learned that number would drop to 89 deaths from the COVID-19 virus; a decrease of approximately 30%.

The coroner’s office is currently reviewing death certificates for additional information (age, gender and date of death) to provide to the GIS department which who update the county’s dashboard to reflect this change in reporting.

The county will also remove “suspect results” from the number of reported cases. A suspect result occurs when a positive antibody test is reported into the Colorado Electronic Disease Reporting System (CEDRS). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that these antibodies likely resulted from an infection with SARS-CoV-2, or possibly a related coronavirus. CDPHE is not including suspect results in their COVID-19 case counts. In order to remain consistent with state reporting, Weld County will remove all suspect results. This change will decrease Weld County’s overall case count by approximately 100 cases.

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e all know that fleas and ticks cause a lot of harm for our beloved pets, but how much do you really know about these dangerous parasites?

Here you find several fascinating, surprising and fun facts about fleas and ticks, so prepare to be amazed.

• Fleas have been on earth at least 165 million years. Flea fossils date back to Mesozoic era, which includes the Jurassic period. At that time they were giants compared to today’s fleas, and their victims would have been dinosaurs.

• A female flea will lay at least 20 eggs a day. Half of the eggs will be female, which can eventually produce about 20,000 new fleas in 60 days.

• Ticks are arachnids meaning they are more closely related to spiders and scorpions than insects.

• Fleas have been mentioned in the Bible. In Samuel 24:14, King Saul took 1000 men to see David who said “After whom has the king of Israel come out? Who are you pursuing?

A dead dog? Or a single flea?” Also, in Samuel 26:20, “Now then, do not let my blood fall to the ground away from the presence of the LORD; for the king of Israel has come out to search for a single flea, just as one hunts a partridge in the mountains.”

• Ticks do not fly, jump or fall from trees.

They generally crawl up their hosts from the tips of grasses and shrubs • Fleas put Olympic athletes to shame.

They can jump 110 times their length.

A flea jumping several inches is like an average-sized human jumping over a 30-story building.

• In many hard ticks, the saliva also acts like cement, helping to anchor the tick in place and making it harder for you to remove it.

• Lapdog’s were actually bred for fleas. In the past, people actually

kept lapdogs for exactly one purpose which has nothing to do with their loyalty or unconditional love. They were kept to distract fleas so they would not bite the owners and would bite the dog instead. Harsh!

• American dog tick larvae can live up to 540 days without a meal, and dog tick nymphs can survive as many as 584 days without food.

• Winter does not always kill fleas.

Many larvae can survive short periods of freezing temps as long as they are wrapped snuggly in their cocoons. The lucky ones find warm spots to hide out until temperatures are more hospitable.

• World-wide, ticks are second only to mosquitoes as disease vector or carriers. In the United States, they-re the most common vectors, probably due to numerous outbreaks of Lyme Disease. Ticks carry numerous disease-causing pathogens at one time- bacteria, spirochetes, rickettsia, protozoa, viruses, nematodes, toxins, etc. In other words, they are loaded with the potential to cause lots of dangerous illnesses. And they transmit multiple disease-carrying pathogens with a single bite.

• A flea infestation cannot be eliminated within a few days. It can take 3 to 8 weeks once you begin the right treatment for fleas to be eliminated completely. Remember: the fleas you see today on your dog or cat have come from flea eggs that hatched 3-8 weeks ago!

• Fleas serve as the intermediate host of tapeworm, also they can be vectors for infectious organisms, such hemoplasma, rickettsia, yersinia and leishmania.

Most common mistakes made by pet owners are: z Waiting until they actually see a flea

or tick on their pet before 1999-2020 beginning the treatment z Thinking they cannot have fleas or ticks since their pet is always indoors z Treating only one animal that has fleas or ticks and not treating all pets.

You have to treat all of dogs and cats even if you do not see fleas on them z Not treating pet’s environmentrelated to fleas z Believing that any flea/tick collar or product brought from the store will keep fleas/ticks away; most over-thecounter so-called safe products are actually harmful for the pets and also ineffective. z Not using flea/tick products at regular intervals. It is very important to make a note on your calendar to use the product at specified intervals. z Incorrectly applying the products.

Make sure you know the proper ways of administering the product and ask your veterinarian to show you again, in case of doubt.

It is easier to prevent fleas and ticks rather than deal with an infestation. I hope these facts help you take the fleas and ticks more seriously and also help you to avoid common mistakes that other pet owners have made in the past.

For more information on how to care for your pet, contact C a r b o n Valley Animal Hospital, in Firestone, at 303.833.2244.

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United Power Operation Round-Up Foundation Food Banks

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nited Power’s Operation RoundUp Foundation will donate a total of $20,000 to large food banks that provide food to members throughout the United Power service territory. The board of directors selected Food Bank of the Rockies and the Weld County Food Bank to receive grants of $10,000 each to offset their growing costs during the COVID-19 situation.

“On behalf of the entire Round-Up board of directors, we are very pleased to be able to provide these generous grants to these two organizations,” stated Dale McCall, United Power Operation RoundUp President. “This support, coupled with our ongoing support of our partner organizations, provides direct relief to members of United Power who are being impacted by either health or economic concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

In addition to this one-time grant, the organization has been providing on-going support to several groups that provide essential services to community members over the last three years. Almost Home in Brighton, Catholic Charities in Ft. Lupton, the Carbon Valley Help Center in Firestone, and Canyon Cares in the Coal Creek Canyon area receive quarterly grants to provide assistance to United Power members who may need help paying utility, rent, and other critical expenses.

The Round-Up board is charged with the oversight and distribution of funds collected from members who support the foundation. The foundation is funded by members who “round-up” their bills to the next full dollar amount. The average donation is 50¢ per month, but those pennies add up to really make a substantial impact in United Power’s service territory. Since the foundation was established it has funneled more than $2.5 million back into the community to fund programs that support United Power members. To learn more about United Power’s Operation RoundUp Foundation, visit our website at www. unitedpower.com, or call us at 303-637-1300.

Pop-up Paw Spa at Mac N Charlie's **Adhere to social distancing protocols, we advise against forming a line at this time. ext "HERE" to 303-667-7918 with the make and model of your car and number of pets. We will respond with an estimated wait time if there are pets in front of you. $18 per pet—All inclusive service includes: • Nails Trimmed/Buffed • Ears Cleaned • Teeth Gel • Paw Balm • LOTS of treats and love!!

Please Read: • Services are for dogs and cats • Pop-up events are first come/first serve • No vaccinations are required to attend the events

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Our specialist will gather your information and payment before bringing your pet in for services.

Gold Paw also offers House Call services! Check out our page and website for more details. Send questions to info@ goldpawnoco.com or text 303-667-7918.

Event starts at noon June 6.

Initial cleaning is FREE when you sign up for regular weekly service!

303-483-5941 | www.poop911.com

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POOP 911 Colorado | Jory J. Long, Owner Pricing starts at $9.95 per visit

(1 dog once per week | additional cost for more)

This publication is celebrating 21 Years serving the Carbon Valley and now Erie and Mead also. Thank you to all the readers and all the advertising clients who make it possible. Kelly Martindale, Owner/Publisher

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Lawsuit Alleges Tri-State Generation & Transmission Conspired to Mislead Coop Members

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nited Power Lawsuit Outlines Impact of Fraudulent Actions of Power Supplier.

United Power today filed a lawsuit in Adams County District Court alleging that their power supplier, Tri-State Generation and Transmission recruited three nonutility entities as part of a conspiracy to defraud United Power and try to hold it (and possibly other cooperative members) captive in expensive and restrictive power contracts. Court documents outline how the years-long scheme intentionally misled members and ultimately caused financial harm to United Power and the almost 95,000 meters it serves. Named along with Tri-State in the lawsuit are three non-utility entities – MIECO, Inc., Olson’s Greenhouses of Colorado, LLC, and Ellgen Ranch Company - whom Tri-State convinced to orchestrate the scheme designed to prevent the Colorado PUC from deciding a fair exit charge for United Power.

“We have only recently been made aware of these unacceptable transgressions at Tri-State. On behalf of the board and staff of United Power, I can only say that I am

dismayed and disappointed by the actions of Tri-State’s staff and these non-utility entities who worked together to intentionally mislead United Power and any other members who were acting in good faith during this time,” stated Bryant Robbins, Acting CEO. “We have been transparent and ethical in our dealings, and we think it’s important that Tri-State and these other entities answer for their unethical behavior.”

Documents filed in District Court outline the years-long scheme to fraudulently direct the actions of United Power and other members to accept certain bylaw changes with the hidden agenda of allowing the admission of the three non-utility entities, in direct conflict with both State law and Tri-State’s own bylaws. United Power supported these bylaw changes with the belief that such changes would allow it to pursue a more flexible power supply arrange-ment with Tri-State.

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Tri-State suspended the use of the newly created class of membership immediately after utilizing the amended bylaw to allow these non-utility entities to join the membership under false pretenses. The suit contends that Tri-State directed the scheme that used the non-utility entities in an effort to secure FERC oversight and effectively eliminate the ability of the Colorado PUC to resolve matters such as exit fees and other potential disputes.

“United Power worked within the framework of the cooperative business model, intent on securing a solution that would support our sister cooperatives and provide some financial relief for our members while allowing us to stay within the Tri-State family,” stated Robbins. “Unfortunately, Tri-State was working behind the scenes with ulterior motives taking measures that would essentially handcuff United Power to the current restrictive contract.”

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have already left or are in the process of leaving the Westminster-based generation cooperative – New Mexico-based Kit Carson in 2016 and Delta-Montrose Electric Association pending final approval to leave in 2020 – both cited similar concerns with power supply flexibility and pricing in their exits. United Power had been working to secure a fair and just exit charge from TriState, but ultimately filed a case with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission when they were unable to make progress in negotiations with Tri-State. Since that time, Tri-State has continued to resist negotiations, all the while working behind the scenes to defraud the membership through a secret initiative intended to eventually prevent United Power from exiting Tri-State.

“We strongly believe the evidence supports why it has become very difficult to trust the intentions of our power supplier,” stated Robbins. “In filing this case, we hope that Tri-State and the three non-utility entities will have to answer for their ongoing deception.”

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Painting - What You Don’t See is Important

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ou’ve selected your colors. Soon you will have a brand new look in your home! Our painting crew has arrived, and you cannot wait to view your walls. So what are they doing? Don’t be surprised if you don’t see color right away.

Preparation. Before the crew can start painting, they need to have everything ready. Not only do the painters have to prep the room, the proper preparation of each separate surface that will be painted is also essential for a long-lasting finish. Prep can include sanding, filling, caulking, patching, and priming. Experienced painters can detect surface flaws and know how to repair them. Taping and masking are next. And possibly more sanding. Priming is imperative on new walls and sometimes necessary when painting over highly pigmented colors.

The first coat is next.

Depending upon

what they are painting an additional light sanding may be needed before the second coat.

The type of paint used is essential.

Cheap paint is just that - cheap. It won’t apply smoothly and doesn’t cover well, requiring additional labor and material for each area, costing more in the long run. Quality paint will save your painter time, cost less, and be easy to take care of in the future. Paint is a small percentage of the cost of your painting. Best to use mid to top-line paints within proven brands, rather than lesser-priced contractorgrade coatings.

The sheen also makes a difference.

Ceilings are usually painted in ceiling white flat to reduce reflection and glare. Flat is perfect for ceilings because they are less likely to get dirty as walls do by constant touching, splatters, etc. Satin is most commonly used for walls and semi-gloss for trim, doors, and high traffic areas.

The same rules apply to exteriors. Proper prep will result in a finish that looks great and lasts.

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

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FOR AN HONEST, NO OBLIGATION, FREE ROOF ASSESSMENT CONTACT

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CELL (303) 717-9115 OFFICE (720) 684-5500 1030 BOSTON AVE. LONGMONT, CO 80501

Filing a Claim Once the Storm Has Passed

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n the last 10 years, hailstorms have caused more than $5 billion in insured damage in Colorado. As a result, up to one-half of your homeowners insurance premium may be going toward hail and wind damage costs. What this means is that, over the years, you have likely paid a large sum of money, upfront, to cover the replacement cost of your roof when storm damage occurs. Below are a number of tips and guidelines should you need to complete the process of filing a storm damage claim with your insurance company.

If you don’t already know, I recommend that you contact your insurance agent to confirm full coverage on your homeowners policy. If you only have coverage with “nonrecoverable depreciation”, you may have a much larger out of pocket expense to correct the damage. Also check to find out what your deductible is on the policy. The deductible is the amount you will pay, while the insurance company covers the rest.

Once you have determined that damage is likely, call the national claims department of your insurance carrier, and follow the prompts to speak with a representative. The process is very easy. The agent will ask a few simple questions about the date and extent of the damage. Next, they will provide you with your claim number and tell you that one of their field adjusters will contact you soon regarding the inspection. You don’t have to be there for the inspection, but I do recommend it. If you have already selected a roofing contractor, have your project manager attend the inspection and represent you in the process. A good contractor knows how to respectfully assist in identifying all of the damage to the property with the insurance adjuster.

Within a week or so, you will receive your “loss estimate” outlining the details of the necessary costs to replace the damage to your property. You should also receive your first check for the loss. Always have your contractor walk through the loss estimate with you to explain the details, identify any supplements that they will submit for code requirements, and answer any questions you may have. Once your contractor completes the work and submits their final invoice to insurance, you will then receive the remaining payment for your claim. A big part of the contractor’s job is to handle all of the interaction with the insurance company for you, so you don’t have to. Remember, everyone, including the insurance company and your contractor, work for you!

For more information please call Chris Blankenship of GreenPoint Roofing at (303) 717-9115.

This publication is celebrating 21 Years serving the Carbon Valley and now Erie and Mead also. Thank you to all the readers and all the advertising clients who make it possible. Kelly Martindale, Owner/Publisher

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Dream of Past Vacations Plan for Future Ones

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s we look back on this first part of the year with fear and anxiety, I want to remind you that the memories of your past vacations continue to live in your mind. While the world is on hold right now, I encourage you to dream about those memories now.

Half the fun of your vacation is anticipating it. So, this is not the long travel article that I usually write but do take some time to imagine all those amazing destinations and celebrations that are just waiting for you.

When you are ready to plan a vacation again, please consider letting me help you plan that memory. Stay safe and healthy.

Spring is here! Judy Bakanec, Going Places Travel. 303-485-9930 or judy@goingplaces-travel.com For help in planning your memorable vacation, Judy Bakanec can be reached at Going Places Travel in Frederick. Call her at 303.485.9930 or email her at judy@goingplaces-travel.com.

Welcome ShortD’s Coffee Roasters

By Betty Heath t’s been said that our culture runs on coffee and gasoline with the first often tasting like the second. Back in the 1940’s coffee was cheap and became known across America as the drink of the ‘average joe.’ People began stopping by local diners and ordering a ‘cuppa joe.’ It was often seen in the hands of soldiers as they huddled in foxholes during WWII. My mother used one of those coffee pots called percolators. I often teased her about making coffee so strong that if she wanted another cup all she had to do was drink a cup of water. People actually reused coffee grounds back then. Coffee was cheap and it filled a void for having something to drink with your morning cigarette.

Today coffee reigns! Coffeehouses are everywhere. If you ask someone what they believe they might just say, “I believe I’ll have another cup of coffee.” But back then choosing your blend was limited. Folgers was touted as ‘the richest kind’ and Maxwell House was known as being ‘good to the last drop and that drop’s good, too”.

I have good news for you coffee lovers. The Carbon Valley has their very own coffee roasting company called ShortD’s (pronounced Shorty’s). It all began when owner, Dawnn Short, being an avid coffee lover, became interested in roasting and creating tasty coffees to give as gifts to her family and friends. It involved researching, studying, locating the right type of coffee beans, buying a coffee bean roaster and a whole lot of patience and practice.

Dawnn and her husband, Jon, followed their hearts and began monitoring each roasting cycle, roasting all types of beans at different roast levels. Then they began having tastings every Sunday for family and friends who encouraged them to start their own business.

So, in March of 2019 Dawnn registered with the Secretary of State and signed up for a food safety class at CSU Boulder County Extension Office, bought the domain name, shortdsbeans.com, developed a website, created a Facebook page and began selling their beans under the State of Colorado’s Cottage Foods Act as a home business. Whew! That took a lot of courage and determination.

Their small batch roasting ensures that each batch of coffee is of superior quality and is roasted evenly to the desired profile. By doing this they are able to draw out the best possible flavor in each roast. All orders are customized to the customer’s specific taste.

And, since they only roast when an order is received and the beans are allowed to de-gas for two days, they are able to deliver/ship the next day. Dawnn keeps a personal profile for each customer which guarantees their orders will always taste the same, unless they themselves want to change taste/flavors.

ShortD’s offers a subscription service for $75 (including tax) that includes the following: z Discount on the 6 pounds of beans z Convenience of scheduled delivery (choose when the 6 lbs are delivered.) z (a) 2 lbs every 2 wks on Wednesdays; z (b) 1 lb delivered every week on Monday for 6 wks; z (c) 3lbs delivered on the1st of the month for 2 months or; z (d) delivery of the full 6 lbs all at once.

Customers can also schedule their roasting day each week before any new orders as well as schedule delivery of their beans on their selected day before any new orders. Deliveries are free within a 20 mile radius of Frederick. Delivery/shipping charges vary if outside this delivery area. It is also worth noting that customers will also receive a free ShortD’s 18oz travel mug with their initial order.

In these uncertain times customers can set up electronic payments with ShortD’s by having their order left on their front step, in a milk box or wherever is convenient for them. Customers are contacted via text or email when their orders are ready.

Dawnn reminds residents of the Carbon Valley that ShortD’s cares about the community having quality coffee for home brewing.

She said, “We are not trying to sway anyone away from going to the local coffee shops to have espresso and lattes.”

They are not a café and do not sell Joe to go.

Their focus is on getting high quality custom roasted coffee beans to people who love and enjoy drinking coffee.

Friends bring you happiness…Best Friends bring you coffee! Friend yourself or someone special today and place an order with ShortD’s.

Ahhhh! I can just smell them roasting my order right now!

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Since ShortD’s roasts as orders are placed, they are always open. Customers can reach them via website www.shortdsbeans.com; email info@shortdsbeans.com, or call/text 720.352.9508.

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Mead Public Information Officer Job Status: Open - open and accepting applications Job Closing Date: Friday, June 5, 2020 - 5:00pm

Mead High 2020 CAP & GOWN Parade Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 12 PM Mead High School | 12750 County Road 7 # 7, Longmont, Colorado 80504

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et those seniors the recognition they deserve!! 1-3 seniors per car only. We will meet up at the high school and stay in your car. Decorate it at home before you come. Tell your neighbors to come out and wave the seniors on!!! Cowbells are welcome as well as any other noise maker you have!! City has been contacted and we have permission!!!!! B Newbanks with Mead Police called me today to say we are all clear to go ahead. I need a headcount and will write up a flyer with the map!!!

FOR THE SENIORS: if you are heading to college in the Fall, wear their t shirt with your grad cap!!! Then we all know where you are going!!!!

Playgrounds and Caution Tape

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e know it's a bummer that playgrounds remain closed — especially, with this nice weather — but we kindly ask that residents refrain from removing the caution tape. Our public works team is having to replace tape daily, and it takes away time that our small crew could be putting towards other jobs. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We'll get them open as soon as we're given the green light.

FedEx to Break Ground on Regional Facility in Mead

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ulti-national shipping company Federal Express (FedEx) is expected to begin construction on a regional distribution terminal in Mead later this spring.

Located at the northeast corner of the Interstate 25 and Weld County Road 34 intersection, the $36 million facility will boast 138,000 square feet of high-tech warehouse space and 10,000 square feet for offices across a rolling 52-acre campus. The state-of-theart facility will incorporate a multitude of technological innovations designed to expedite the distribution of goods.

Mead’s new flagship will provide an economic boost with a large number of jobs that will provide a ripple effect in the community. “This project is not only a great fit in terms of land use, but as that parcel of land develops, there will be a host of complimentary uses that will benefit Mead,” noted Helen Migchelbrink, town manager.

Mead officials hope the best is yet to come. The site is part of the 218-acre Raterink Business Park, a chunk of prime commercial real estate which the town strategically annexed last year. Ranked 50th on the prestigious “Fortune 500” list in 2018, FedEx could be just the catalyst that Mead needs to attract similar businesses to this development and create a thriving commercial hub between Denver and Fort Collins.

“We are thrilled to welcome FedEx to Mead. We anticipate this project bringing 100 high paying jobs to town and recognize the significance of an internationally known corporation choosing us for this regional facility” said Mead Mayor Colleen G. Whitlow.

If all goes as planned, construction will begin this spring in hopes of completion in early 2021.

Mead High School Booster Club Looking for Sponsors of Varying Levels for 2021

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he Mead High School Booster Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Mead High School students, its clubs, activities, and teams. Our focus is to generate funds for all programs through individual and business relationships.

We encourage all students, parents, coaches, club sponsors, and the community to collectively create a positive atmosphere for all athletic, school sponsored clubs, and programs. You are invited to support the efforts of the Mead High School Booster Club by participating in one of the sponsorship levels. If you have any questions please contact Lorrie Groth at 720.745.9290 or email meadmavericksboosters@gmail.com.

NORTHERN COLORADO GOLD STAR FAMILIES MEMORIAL MONUMENT ReStore is Open to Shoppers and Donors!!

Monthly Fundraisers

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 1985 870 1st Street | Firestone, CO 80520

EVERY THIRD SATURDAY FROM 8:00 AM TO 11:00 AM

BREAKFAST: Enjoy a delicious breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, waffles, coffee, and juice. $8 Adults | $5 Children | 5 under FREE

DINNER: You receive a quarter of either white and or dark chicken meat, with homemade mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, rolls, and dessert. $12 Adults| $6 Children EVERY FOURTH FRIDAY FROM 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM

e have an exciting announcement. If you didn't already know, ReStore is open to customers and so is the Donations Center!

Shopping hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-4:30pm.

Donations drop-offs will be accepted from 10am to 2pm* on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only.

To ensure a safe environment and to protect health and wellness, we ask that you observe the following shopping and donation policies**: • Customers must wear face masks (homemade face masks and bandannas are okay) • Whenever possible, customers, donors, and staff must remain at least 6 feet away from each other.

• We are limiting the number of customers in the store. Please follow staff instructions while on site.

• We would prefer credit and debit transactions as payment.

• Customers need to arrange their own loading assistance.

• Donations will be accepted at staff discretion based on previously established policies and safety/cleanliness standards.

• Please check out our full list of items we accept and items we do not accept on our website.

• Donors need to unload their donations to maintain the no-contact environment.

• No scheduled pickups at this time. All donations must be dropped off at ReStore.

• ReStore is not accepting new volunteers or community service volunteers at this time. If you have additional questions regarding volunteerism, please contact Hannah Williams, ReStore Volunteer Manager, at hwilliams@stvrainhabitat.org If you have questions regarding our store policies, shopping hours, or products, please call the ReStore during business hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-4:30pm, at (303) 776-3334.

Thank you for your support! We hope to see you soon! *Hours may vary based on volume of donations due to safety and/or available space.

You can always call ReStore before arriving at (303) 776-3334 to check on our hours or to inquire about a particular item or items you would like to donate to us. **Policies may change as needed at management's discretion to ensure health and safety compliance and staff capacity.

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WE’RE OPEN! CV Help Center

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020 is proving to be an interesting year for many non-profits like the Carbon Valley Help Center. While many food banks across the country are closed, we are open and distributing nonperishable food and toiletries, as well as financial assistance grants for utilities and rent. Thankfully, we have a dedicated crew of volunteers who are able to continue serving Carbon Valley residents in our hands-free drive thru process. Thanks to the many donations we’ve received from generous Carbon Valley residents, we have lots of food available to anyone in our area who needs assistance. Many corporate donors have also made contributions. United Way-Weld through the Weld Recovers-Covid 19 Fund has provided three grants for a total of $3,000. The Carbon Valley Rotary has also provided $1,000 for grants to clients who need help paying utility bills. United Power has funded our grant program with $6,000 from their Roundup program and another $1,000 for our food pantry. UC Health has designated a $3,500 donation to support CVHC’s needy Carbon Valley resident clients. Black Hills Energy has donated $850, and EcoLab has donated $780 through YourCause. Early in April,Tommy Boy Mini Donuts held an impromptu fundraiser and was able to donate $480. Rocky Mountain Christian Church was able to provide funds to support our operation, and a Dacono resident has donated $500 to help residents of the Glens in Dacono. Georgia Boys Catering also held a fundraiser to provide 82 lunches to CVHC senior clients. We are fortunate to belong to such a supportive community.

If you know anyone in need of food, toiletries, financial assistance to help pay utility bills or rent, please refer them to the Carbon Valley Help Center. We’re open Tuesday and Thursday 9 - 3, 303.833.6626, robinmonthei@carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org. If we can’t help, we’ll refer them to someone who can. If you’d like to donate, please visit our website for a list of nonperishable food and toiletry items we always need. If you’d like to volunteer, please keep us in mind for after we weather this Coronavirus storm.

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ualified Listeners, Veteran & Family Resource Hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, continues to support Veterans and families through the coronavirus wave and we will be here afterwards. Through our network we are helping with shopping, delivering food and other essential items, picking up prescriptions, transporting, running errands, and performing wellness calls.

We provide mobility devices for those who are physically challenged, home and vehicle repair, lawn care, household tasks, accompany to medical appointments, help with VA forms, and most often just listen.

The COVID stay-at-home and social distancing mandate has heightened anxiety for many Veterans especially those coping with PTSD. We are addressing this by phone calls and facetime meetings on the computer.

If you know a Veteran or family member needing these or other services, please call us a 720-600-0860. We are ready to help because the need never stops.

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Aims Awards Thousands in Emergency Funds to Students Impacted by COVID Crisis

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he Aims Community College Foundation has provided 52 students with $1000 emergency assistance scholarships. The Foundation launched its “Keep the Dream Alive” campaign to support graduating students whose loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic was threatening their ability to graduate on May 8.

The Foundation has raised nearly $15,000 from 1200 supporters since mid-April, and is continuing to raise more funds for students. The Foundation board approved a measure to match all gifts raised 2:1 up to a maximum of $75,000.

“The mission of the Foundation is to support student success,” Aims Foundation Executive Director Kelly Jackson said. “Matching Foundation funds with community support allowed us to lend a hand to help the students keep the dream alive of completing their education.”

Students who received funding have expressed their gratitude.

Brandon Rodriguez, who will be graduating from the Aims Police Academy, was let go from the two jobs he had been working when the COVID-19 crisis hit. The Aims emergency funds made it possible for him to bridge the gap in his income until graduation.

“Aims single-handedly saved my tail for a couple of months,” Rodriguez said. “Thanks to Aims I was able to pay my basic bills and just survive until graduation. Aims has been a great family and a great experience!” After graduation Rodriguez plans to work for the Johnstown Police Department.

For more information about the Keep the Dream Alive campaign or Aims Foundation, visit www.aims.edu/foundation, or call 970-339-6556.

Additional funds have been distributed to many more students needing assistance.

The Aims Office of Financial Aid has awarded $505,000 to 854 students with funding received through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “This number will increase as we receive new applications daily,” said Aims Executive Director of Financial Aid Chris Peterson.

Students who meet certain financial aid criteria can apply for a maximum of $600.

Funds are disbursed every morning by either direct deposit or check.

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United Power Members Nominate Two Local Food Banks for Member Choice Grants Nominations for the Second Round of Grants are Being Accepted Now

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nited Power has announced two local food banks as recipients of the cooperative’s first Member Choice Grants in 2020. The Carbon Valley Help Center and Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank will each receive a $1,000 grant to help contribute to the needs of residents they serve in their respective communities. The two organizations were selected by members through an online nomination process between March and May. The Carbon Valley Help Center, an outgrowth of the Carbon Valley Network, was launched in 2013 to help people in immediate need move toward self-sufficiency. The Help Center provides a host of services for individuals in need, including its food pantry.

This past year the organization distributed approximately 19,000 pounds of nonperishable food to nearly 1,400 individuals, including 608 children and 232 seniors.

“The donation from United Power, which was designated to help our food pantry, will go a long way toward meeting the needs of a growing number of families experiencing food instability in this unprecedented and uncertain time,” said office manager Robin Monthei. “Not only will we be able to augment the limited food stores of client families, it will also help us pay bills and remain open and available.”

The Fort Lupton Food & Clothing Bank exists to provide life sustaining food and clothing to people in need in and around the Fort Lupton community. Each year, the organization provides assistance to more than 9,000 individuals representing nearly 40 communities in southern Weld County, northern Adams County and eastern Boulder County.

“We’ve seen a dramatic increase in the client need due to the COVID-19 economy shutdown,” said board treasurer Cody LeBlanc. “Thanks to the help of United Power and other community supporters, we have been able to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.”

Member Choice Grants allow members to nominate nonprofit organizations within the cooperative’s service territory to receive grant funds from United Power. These grants will help them continue to work toward their mission and serve the local community. In this way, the cooperative is providing an opportunity for members to direct grant dollars to causes they care about.

Nominations are now open for the second round of Member Choice Grants, which will be announced later this summer. To submit a nomination, members may fill out the form on the United Power website at www.unitedpower.com.

United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative serving more than 95,000 homes and businesses along Colorado’s northern Front Range. To learn more about United Power, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow the cooperative at Facebook.com/UnitedPower.

Number to Call When Admitted to Non-VA Emergency Room

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f you are a Veteran enrolled in the VA Healthcare system and admitted to a non-VA emergency room or urgent care facility, the number to call for the VA Authorization Office is 1-888-795-0773, option 1. You will have to leave a message, but the automated message system walks the caller through what information is needed, and you must request a phone call back. If you have not received a call back within two business days, you should call and the leave the information again.

A Veteran DOES NOT have to call this number prior to being admitted to the ER or urgent care but must do so within 72 hours post admission.

If you have questions, please contact your county Veteran Service Officer, or call Qualified Listeners at 720-600-0860.

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t’s with disappointed hearts that we must inform you we are canceling the annual Frederick in Flight Hot air Balloon Festival 2020. We start planning Frederick in Flight in November, and our anticipation and excitement build with every detail that comes together for the event.

Unfortunately, no one could have predicted the impact of COVID-19. After consulting with our balloonmeister, the Carbon Valley Emergency Operations Center, Weld County Health Department and the State of Colorado, it is in the best interest of our community to cancel Frederick in Flight previously scheduled for June 26, 27 & 28.

A great event is built on quality, safety and engagement, and we strive to bring these to each town event. Very simply, the Frederick in Flight event the community deserves and is expecting (and that we all want), isn’t the event that can occur. While this is disappointing, and we know our community is eager for engagement, we aren’t giving up hope. We look forward to events where we can all come together safely as a community. We have already started to plan for our 10th Anniversary Frederick in Flight 2021!

As event planners, communicators and engagement managers, we thrive off of the organized chaos of event planning that ultimately benefits our amazing community. We greatly value your enthusiasm and participation in all of our events. So, thank you!

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hat’s the message North Range Behavioral Health is asking us to share throughout Weld County with “Signs of Hope.” North Range has provided a limited number of signs to us, to distribute in our circles and help spread the word. If you would like a sign for your business and/or front lawn, call Julia at the Carbon Valley Chamber at 303.833.5933 to reserve your sign.

Signs are on a first come, first served basis and I will deliver them to your business or front porch.

The initiative, generously funded by a donation from Bank of Colorado in Greeley, is reminding people that a positive outlook not only helps individuals, it encourages those around them. There are still challenges ahead, but this is one way we can let our community to know that we’ll tackle them together.

Thank you again for your commitment and dedication to supporting our community in your own way. As we display these signs, let us also remember that hope begins with each one of us. (signs are in English on one side and Spanish on the other) North Range Behavioral Health | The Counseling Center at Carbon Valley 5901 Majestic Street | Frederick, CO 80504 | 970.347.2126

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re you in need of a job, or looking to make a career move? Come work with us! Among other positions, the Town is in search of a Deputy Town Clerk.

This position assists the Town Clerk in administering, coordinating and directing the Town Clerk’s Office. The Deputy Town Clerk serves the public, elected officials and town departments by providing a variety of services and information.

Are you interested? Read the full job description and browse other open Town positions at www.frederickco.gov.

n recognition for his valuable contributions to the Frederick Police Department, I am honored to award Detective Matthew James with the 2019 Officer of the Year. Matt has gone above and beyond what is asked of our employees and is an exemplary officer for our agency. Matt was assigned to investigations in 2018. Matt served with Detective Baumhover for only a short period of time before Baumhover had to take an unexpected leave of absence. This left Matt with a large case load to handle on his own in 2019.

Despite this huge challenge, Matt stepped up and began working diligently without hesitation and pushed forward to solve cases. In addition to working 32 cases, Matt did an outstanding job involving a home invasion of two separate residences. Tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of property was stolen. After weeks of hard work, with the assistance of other officers, a suspect was arrested. This is only one of many examples that illustrates why Detective James is a valuable asset to our agency. On the behalf of the Frederick Police Department, I’m proud to recognize Detective Matt James as the 2019 officer of the year. Outstanding job Matt! - Chief Todd Norris

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he installation of three new SolarBee® Lake Circulators at Lake Milavec is scheduled for mid-April. These circulators are designed to solve a variety of water quality problems in lakes and raw water reservoirs. SolarBee® Lake Circulators are designed to prevent algal blooms at the lake but will not altogether remove odor issues right away. Since the algal bloom was so large last year the mixing of water at the lake can cause the water clarity and odor to worsen before it improves. You can expect the odor to increase as the water near the bottom of the lake is brought to the surface. This is similar to what happens when the lake naturally “turns over” in the spring and fall. The water that is brought to the surface contains a lot of phosphorous and other nutrients that algae thrive on. Nutrients are also brought into the lake with inflow from the ditch that feeds the lake. Once the lake returns to a more stable state and the nutrients are not able to build up to as high of levels that feed large algal blooms, the water will significantly improve as there is less “food” for the algae.

Installing the new SolarBee® Lake Circulators is just one step the Town is taking to prevent algal blooms and address the odor issues at the lake.

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Challenge and Change

by Tara Anderson

Mom & Dad (Mee-Maw & Pee-Paw), You’ve been together 504 Months, 15,330 Days, 367,920 Hours, 22,075,200 minutes & Forever More. You are everything that Love represents & the glue that holds us all together. Congratulations on your 42nd Wedding Anniversary 5/20/2020!

May your love for each other grow deeper from year to year, day to day & minute by minute.

We Love you with all our hearts.

This is a funny, fickle world we live in And I suppose it’s always been It seems there’s always something going awry Something on which to focus a critical eye Whether it be Politics or family conflicts Sickness or poor fitness Stocks or a ballot box Education or skewed information Its no wonder anxiety is high While kindness and compassion are in short supply

Love,

Unfortunately we can’t just stop and restart But perhaps we can each do a small part

Jamie, Janelle, Jaden, Ashlyn & Kynslie

We teach our children to think before they speak and act To be mindful of their impact And maybe just maybe, we aught to do the same Who knows, it might spark a powerful flame So in this time of challenge and change Do something that might seem utterly strange Smile a kind smile and sit and talk for awhile Hold loosely to what is planned and offer a helping hand And instead of taking fearful action remember to act with great compassion

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he Carbon Valley Chamber has picked it’s scholarship recipients! All of the recipients have received $1000 towards their college education.

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he Pandemic, or as most of us have come to know it in our daily lives, the Pandemonium, even in relative slow motion, has been absorbing seemingly every conversation, every newscast, every blog message.

It is difficult to believe that Easter was only a couple of months ago. Harder still, perhaps, to address the fact that the meaning of Easter seems light-years away.

We can note, we do note, that except for a few exceptions the Church has been almost silent on the plague and the reactions to it.

Are church leaders “rendering unto Caesar” and dutifully following rules? Are faith leaders being cowardly?

Are they at least stepping forward in their communities, in newspapers, on television, and offering… help? Prayers?

Shelter? Alternatives to church meetings?

Mostly, no. Franklin Graham plans a tent hospital in Central Park, in fact in response to a request from Mt Sinai Hospital across the street. The city rejoices.

Until he prays when it opens, and dozens of volunteers are in place. Then a successful move begins to force him out of the city.

Those New York types hate Christ more than they hate COVID. Believers have begun to rise up, and now churches are nervously – and occasionally boldly – joining the brave move to exercise First Amendment rights. It is about time! It was getting to be that I thought, if I ever find myself in a foxhole, I would want hairdressers and barbers at my sides.

Yes, we can worship in our living rooms; we can kneel at a stump in our back yards. Yes, we can, but we tend not to; and there is something about worshiping God in a place of God with the people of God. Since Easter, among the Biblical things that might have been eclipsed is a holiday in the Church calendar that was already fading in importance anyway; a shame. Ascension Day for centuries was a major observance, more important than Christmas.

It falls 40 days after Easter, after the Resurrection. The day is always, therefore, on a Thursday, and most often celebrated on the next Sunday in churches. It marks the event, after Jesus’s final visits and ministering, being seem by multitudes, when He invited the Disciples and others to the Mount of Olives… announced another fulfillment of prophecy… and ascended into Heaven, into the clouds.

Bodily. Witnessed by many.

And in that manner, He promised, He

would return some day.

In many churches and much of public life today, Ascension Day is scarcely noted. In some countries it still is a national holiday, with schools, banks, and businesses closed… whether it is celebrated in peoples’ hearts or not. I do not know.

But Ascension Day is a holiday in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia(!), Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.

Ascension Day should really be the most important celebration on the Christian calendar. My argument here is theological but certainly not dogmatic; I want to address how apologetics – explaining the Gospel – works.

The Annunciation? The world had to take Mary’s account of her pregnancy by her word. Christmas? A beautiful picture, fulfilling prophecy in ancient books. Jesus’s miracles? Coincidences or persuasions, perhaps. The Passion of the Christ? Foretold, too, but… His death?

Did that prove Jesus was the Savior – and skeptics asked about the Resurrection.

And so forth. I flirt with blasphemy, forgive me, to make a point. We are told that with the heart one believes and is justified; and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

What do we believe, what do we confess?

That Jesus is the Son of God, and God raised Him from the Dead. The final confirmation of Christ’s divinity is when He rose to be again at the right hand of the Father.

A bodily Ascension, witnessed by many, was the final thing that could not be cast into doubt by a skeptical world.

Of course I believe in fulfilled prophecy, the Virgin Birth, the Incarnation, powerful miracles, the Passion and substitutionary death of Jesus, and the Resurrection. But until he rejoined the father He was not fully God again.

Jesus did ascend into the clouds; He was witnessed; and He promised to return to redeem His saints, where we will be caught in the clouds with Him. If you wonder whether you would still be in confusion – as, frankly, the Disciples were – after such a unique scene… note, on the linked video, that Jesus directed them to go to Jerusalem and wait. For what?

It was about a week away, and we shall visit ourselves in about a week.

by Rick Marschall | MondayMinistry.com 05/25/2020

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Weld County to Host Free COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing

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he availability of COVID-19 testing in Weld County is increasing as Weld County Government will host free community drive-thru testing events in early June. The events, in combination with those led by health care providers and other public and private agencies throughout Weld County, are part of a goal to collectively test 10 percent of the county’s population by July 18.

People who are experiencing symptoms and asymptomatic people who are in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 are eligible for testing. A doctor’s note is not required, and those wanting to be tested must be at least 18 years of age and register by 3 p.m. the day before an event.

Registration opens seven days prior to each event and can be completed by visiting www.weldhealth.org.

The first four drive-thru events will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations: • June 1 in Fort Lupton at the Southeast County Services Complex, located at 2950 9th St. Registration is open from May 25 - May 31.

• June 8 in Firestone at the Southwest County Services Complex, located at 4209 Weld County Road 24 ½. Registration is open from June 1- June 7.

• More dates and locations to follow.

Securing enough test kits for county wide testing has been difficult, but the Weld County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has been persistent in asking the state’s Emergency Operations Center for testing kits since mid-March. These events in June reflect the first time since the beginning of the pandemic Weld County has obtained enough test kits to test the general population.

As stay-at-home orders ease, expanded testing remains critically important.

Robust testing, combined with continued contact tracing, allows Weld County Health Department staff to monitor community spread of the virus. Additionally, these events help meet the recommended testing levels in Weld County.

“We know that COVID-19 test availability is important to our residents, and our staff has been working diligently to expand testing opportunities,” Weld County Chair Mike Freeman said. “Now that we have tests for widespread community testing, we look forward to testing those who need it and using that data to gain more knowledge about COVID-19 in our county.”

What the public can expect: Each drive-thru testing event will follow specific procedures. Participants will follow the steps below once they arrive at a testing site: 1. To be tested, individuals must be at least 18 years old.

2. The participant will enter the entry station checkpoint with their windows rolled up. When instructed, the participant will show staff a photo identification with an email confirmation of their reference ID and appointment time through their closed window at the security gate checkpoint.

3. Once staff confirms the appointment, the participant will be directed to the Admission Station checkpoint and show identification and reference ID to the Admission Coordinator through the driver’s side window. Staff will retrieve requisition, label, specimen bag and testing materials. The Admission Coordinator will verify that the participant’s name and date of birth is correct. If correct, the Admission Coordinator will mark the car window with a sticker showing the participant’s position in the vehicle and attach the specimen bag to the car.

4. The participant is moved to the Sample Collection Bay where a swab is taken and collected. Once the swab is collected, the participant is directed to the exit.

5. Participants will be notified of results by phone within 24 hours.

For more information on these testing events, or to register, go to www.weldhealth. org. Additionally, be sure to follow Weld County’s Facebook and Twitter pages for updates.

n May 22, 2020, at the State Capital, the House Staff offered a 1999-2020 public tribute to Firestone's George Heath.

The State of Colorado has lost an exceptional citizen with the passing of George Heath. Mr. Heath, also known as "Mr. Firestone" was well known for his involvement and commitment to Firestone and all of Weld County. He received his DMin Degree and served in the Dallas Baptist Association as pastor of churches in the Dallas area for many years. He later served as Director of Missions throughout the Dallas area. He is survived by his wife, Betty, 3 children, 4 stepchildren, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

George leaves behind a lifetime legacy of trusted leadership: • Appointed to Firestone Planning and Zoning Committee in 2011 • Trustee on Firestone Town Board for the past 8 years.

• Founding member of the Carbon Valley Help Center Board • Vice-Chair for Firestone Urban Renewal Authority • Town Board Representative on Firestone Finance Committee for the past 3 years • Member of the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce and served on their Economic • Development Committee and Scholarship Committee • Member of Area Agency on Aging as well as serving on their Legislative Committee • Member of the Highway 66 Coalition Committee • Member of the Colorado Municipal League • Board Director for St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity • Leader in the Carbon Valley “I Have A Dream Foundation” • Chair of Weld County/Greeley Housing Authority (first person from South Weld County to be appointed to this committee) • Town of Firestone Urban Renewal Authority • Advocate for Senior Housing in the Carbon Valley • Chair of Historic Firestone Revitalization Committee • Chaired the Campaign Election Committee for New Firestone Police Station AWARDS: • Recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Impact Award in 2016 • Colorado Municipal League Certificate of Leadership (CML) 2015 and 2017 • Recognized as Outstanding Volunteer 2013 and 2017 • Carbon Valley Half Moon Marathon service for the past seven years The members of the Colorado House of Representatives express heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of George Heath and express gratitude for his many years of service to his community and to the State of Colorado.

Another tribute will be held at Firestone Town Hall circa July. The photo at right is of Betty Heath, receiving the Colorado flag from Lori Saine, for George's service to his Community and to Colorado.

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rustee Heath served the Town of Firestone for over 20 years in varying capacities, with the last being two full terms as a Trustee. Along with serving as a Trustee, George Heath also served on the Planning and Zoning Commission, was a founding member of the Carbon Valley Help Center, instrumental on the citizen committee that supported the Police Department and Municipal Court Building, has been a participant with Habitat for Humanity and was always been a very positive advocate for the Historic Firestone neighborhood.

To commemorate the bridge naming, this spring, a plaque and sculpture will be placed at the northeast corner of McClure Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, along with a bench near the Firestone Trail.

We are so thankful George was able to know this before his death on April 27, 2020.

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American Legion Auxiliary 1985 Events American Legion is closed until further notice due to COVID19. American Legion Post #1985 / 870 1st. Street/ Firestone, Co/303-833-3878.

Carbon Valley Toastmasters Carbon Valley Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that trains it’s members to build important workplace skills, refine their communication, and maximize their overall potential. Other benefits of being a Toastmaster include: more self-confidence and self-awareness, enhanced leadership skills, regular and constructive feedback in a comfortable and supportive environment, and so much more. Whatever your reasoning for seeking personal growth and professional development opportunities, Carbon Valley Toastmasters welcomes guests every Tuesday evening from 6:15 - 7:45 pm. www. facebook.com/carbonvalleytoastmasters for more information.

Up with People Jr. camp Up with People Jr. camp is returning to Centennial Elementary School, for our 3rd consecutive summer!

Once again, in partnership with St. Vrain Valley Community School, this high-energy, week-long day camp is being made available to all children between the ages of 8-12, during the week of July 13-17.

Up with People Jr. uses musical performing arts, global education, and service learning to help children discover their own leadership skills, gain a deeper understanding of others who may be different from themselves, and become inspired to have a positive impact on their family, school, and community. It is truly a summer camp like no other. For more information, contact Lindsay Adams at Lindsay.adams@upwithpeoplejr.org.

For information and to register, go to: https:// www.upwithpeoplejr.org.

Mayflies Are Not Mosquitoes Mayflies, a.k.a. lake flies are aquatic insects that are prevalent at Milavec Lake.

Although they are annoying, they are an essential food source for fish. These flying insects look like mosquitoes but they do not bite or sting. Mayflies are often seen as a sign of healthy water ecosystems because they are susceptible to pollutants.

Beginning the week of Monday, June 1, the Town's Public Works team will begin spraying for mosquitoes.

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

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

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

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

Suggested donation: $4 South County Location on Tuesday/ Thursday at Firestone Sports Complex at 4208 WCR 24 ½, Firestone. To-go boxes will be served at 11:30 am. Please share this with any seniors who would benefit from this program. If you are a senior or know one who needs help accessing other food resources call 970-400-6952.

Community Garden Grow fresh fruits and vegetables at the Indian Peaks Community Garden (4943 State Hwy 52)! Plots of varying sizes are available and ready for planting season. Gardening is a relaxing activity that pays dividends of home-grown produce. No tools? No problem! Indian Peaks Community Garden supplies the tools and water. If you’re ready for this summer-long commitment, the Garden Manager would love to hear from you.

Email IndianPeaksCG@yahoo.com for more information.

May is Mental Health Month Frederick Mayor Crites signed a proclamation deeming May as Mental Health Month for the Town of Frederick to raise awareness about behavioral health, recovery, and the importance of prevention and mental wellness. Now more than ever, it is vital for each of us to take care of our mental health and seek the help we need. North Range Behavioral Health (5901 Majestic Street) is a local resource providing services and programs for children, youth, adults and families.

Call them today at 970-347-2120 to connect with someone who can help.

2-1-1 Colorado COVID-19 Resources Many resources are available to each resident through United Way of Weld County 2-1-1 Colorado to help navigate the COVID-19 outbreak. This free service provides personal referrals for needs like food, child care options, mental health, home repairs, housing and volunteer/ donation opportunities – just to name a few! If you need assistance, dial 2-1-1 or (800) 559-5590 toll-free, text your zip code to 898-211 or search the database at www.UnitedWay-Weld.org/211.

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esidents of Weld County, including those living in Dacono, Firestone, Frederick, and Mead may dispose of new or used household hazardous materials and wastes for FREE at the Weld County South Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Hazardous materials and wastes include motor oils, paints, batteries, antifreeze, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, and much more. Also, reusable hazardous materials are available FREE. The building address is 5500 Highway 52, Dacono -- between I-25 and Colorado Blvd. Hours are EVERY Friday and Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm, except closed Friday and Saturday on three-day major holiday weekends (Note: the facility will be closed on April 24 and 25).

For information, please call (970) 304-6415, ext. 2233, or Google search: Weld County household hazardous waste disposal.

Electronics, Cell Phones and Computers

• Staples 210 Ken Pratt Blvd. Ste 140, Longmont 303-776-0747 Free disposal of computers, monitors, keyboards, ink cartridges, printers, etc.

• Best Buy 210 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont 303-485-5939 www.bestbuy.com/ recycling/ Check website for full list for free disposal including computers, printers, alarm clocks, CD players, speaker systems, radios, etc.

• Working Electronics, Computer Monitors, Household Items—Resale Thrift Stores • Goodwill, 1750 Main St, Longmont, 720-684-4334 • eco-cycle in Boulder may take printers (perhaps for a charge) 303-444-6634

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The U.S. Constitution mandates that the country count its population once every ten years. The results are used to adjust or redraw electoral districts based on where populations have increased or decreased.

Need a good read? Looking for your next mystery? Can’t stand to read the same bedtime story to your kids again? Well good news for you! The Carbon Valley Regional Library (7 Park Avenue, Firestone) begins curbside pickup today! There are only three quick steps to access your next page-turner.

Simply place your items on hold, schedule your curbside pickup appointment and pickup your items. Reserve your items today and dive into a great read!

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Ladies, join us for Online Interval/ Strength Training Group Classes Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm, Tuesdays & Fridays at 8:30am. RSVP required online. $40 for a 10 Session Punch Card, your 11th Session is Free! Online Personal Training is available one-on-one, see my website for details on both. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & TBMM Corrective Exercise Specialist at https:// TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com or call 303.828.2856 for more info.

Frederick Mosquito Spraying Mosquito spraying is scheduled to begin the first week of June every Tuesday and Thursday evening beginning at 7 pm.

Weather permitting, the entire Town will be completed every scheduled day. Spraying cannot occur if the wind is ten mph or over or if there is inclement weather. We need your help! There are many steps you can take to control the mosquito population.

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n Wednesday, May 20, Erie Police obtained an arrest warrant for 29-year-old Kersey Miller. Miller is the prime suspect for a series of crimes throughout the weekend facing charges of attempted murder, arson and third degree assault.

The crimes began on Friday, May 15 when a vehicle in Erie Highlands was damaged by a high powered pellet or BB gun. On Saturday afternoon, a male was assaulted behind the Erie Post Office (150 Wells Street). The suspect, known to the victim, fled in a stolen vehicle. Early Monday morning, the same victim, awoke to a loud bang and fire caused by a Molotov cocktail thrown at his residence in Old Town. The suspect fled in the same stolen vehicle. Tuesday afternoon, the stolen vehicle was recovered in Lafayette.

Erie Police have been in communication with Miller, but are seeking information about his whereabouts. Miller is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Kersey Miller is 6’1” with brown eyes and brown hair (see image). If you have any information about Miller’s whereabouts, please call 303-441-4444.

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by June, May, & August.

Gas grills were involved in an average of 8,900 home fires per year, including 3,900 structure fires and 4,900 outdoor fires annually. Leaks or breaks were primarily a problem with gas grills.

It’s important to make sure your grill is in good working order and can be used safely, no matter what type of grill you use. For households that don’t grill during the winter months, now is the time to conduct a pre-grilling inspection and ensure that the grill is clean and functioning properly.

NFPA offers these tips and recommendations for enjoying a fire-safe grilling season: • For propane grills, check the gas tank for leaks before use.

• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat build-up from the grills and in trays below the grill.

• Place the grill well away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.

• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grilling area.

• If you use starter fluid when charcoal grilling, only use charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire. When you have finished grilling, let the coals cool completely before disposing in a metal container.

• Never leave your grill unattended when in use.

Summer is a time for fun in the sun at the playground, pools, barbeques, and camping trips. Many of the outdoor activities we enjoy during the summer pose burn and other safety hazards. Some equipment on playgrounds can get very hot and burn a child's skin. Children burn more easily than adults. Don't assume that the temperature of the equipment is safe even in cooler weather. It doesn't have to be hot outside for playground equipment to get hot enough to cause a burn. Touch the playground equipment to make sure the temperature is safe for your children. If the equipment feels hot, it is most likely too hot for your child's skin. Be aware of metal and dark‐colored plastics, rubber, asphalt and concrete surfaces that may be hot as well, keep this in mind when walking your dogs. Also don’t keep kids and pets in cars, temperatures can rise quickly-even in the shade! For more safety tips please visit https://www.nfpa.org/ Public-Education and www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/parenting/ parenting-articles/summer-burn-safety/

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ll eyes are on the American economy.

As it goes, so does the world economy.

With states beginning to reopen, the question becomes: which sectors of the economy will drive its recovery? There seems to be a growing consensus that the housing market is positioned to be that driving force, the tailwind that is necessary. Some may question that assertion as they look back on the last recession in 2008 when housing was the anchor to the economy – holding it back from sailing forward. But even then, the overall economy did not begin to recover until the real estate market started to regain its strength. This time, the housing market was in great shape when the virus hit. As Mark Fleming, Chief Economist of First American, recently explained: “Many still bear scars from the Great Recession and may expect the housing market to follow a similar trajectory in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

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And, Robert Dietz, Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders, in an economic update last week explained: “As the economy begins a recovery later in 2020, we expect housing to play a leading role. Housing enters this recession underbuilt, not overbuilt…Based on demographics and current vacancy rates, the U.S. may have a housing deficit of up to one million units.”

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The event center, located on 80-acres of open land and 31 miles from downtown Denver, hopes their brides can still have and celebrate their special day with family and friends. For so many brides, weddings are something they have dreamt about their entire lives, and these life long dreams are now being destroyed. Weddings are supposed to be a day looked back on for years with a fondness and happiness, and Lily Farm Fresh Event Center wants to not only share this special day with their clients, but also wishes to provide an escape from the world today.

The brand new event center, located across the road from the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keensburg, offers both indoor and outdoor space where all social distancing measures can be practiced. Lily Morgan, owner and CFO of Lily Farm Fresh Event Center, says this about the ample space her venue offers: “We have over 3 times the square footage of the Denver Botanic Gardens. By utilizing both the indoor event hall and our outside veranda/deck, we can typically accommodate 300 people. If you include the 80-acres of land our event center sits on, this number skyrockets.” As a facility that allows BYOB and offers all-inclusive packages for their couples, Lily Farm Fresh Event Center is able to ensure safety and sanitation requirements are met from start to finish. lilyfarmfresheventcenter.com | lilyfarmfreshevents@gmail.com | 303.668.1128 1833 County Road 53 | Keenesburg, CO 80643

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acono Event Update A top priority for the City of Dacono is your health and safety. Due to the uncertainty of the times, some summer events in our community have been cancelled and others have been postponed.

Canceled Events in 2020 • Carbon Valley Music Festival • Music & Movie Series • Citywide Garage Sale

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Postponed Events • Clean-Out Month will now be in August To request your voucher call 303.833.2317 x120 or email ATaylor@cityofDacono.com • Almost Free Building Permit Month will be in September • National Night Out will be Tuesday, October 6 • Summer Splash Pad – we are waiting to see if it will be possible to open the Splash Pad this summer.

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Due to COVID19 and the availability of our team members each store has unique hours they are open. Sport Clips of Firestone is open on Sunday 10am to 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 6pm. Firestone is closed on Wednesday. Sport Clips of Westminster/Orchard is opened Sunday 10am to 5pm, Monday 10am to 6pm, Closed Tuesday/Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday opened 10am to 6pm. We hope to be opened at our regular hours soon! Keep an eye out on our Facebook page or go to the stores website.

We have some very exciting events coming up. In JUNE we will be celebrating FATHER’S DAY by offering a discount on our MVP service (Precision Haircut, HOT steamed towel, Massaging Shampoo and a neck and shoulder massage). PLUS it is our first Bi-annual sale of SEASON TICKETS (Get 6 MVP’s for the price of 5). They make GREAT FATHER’S DAY GIFTS. JULY is our annual Double MVP for the price of a single with the choice of Hot towel, Cold Towel or one of each and AUGUST is our Back to School Liter Sale!

We are sanitizing between every client and we do require masks to be worn in the store and your temperature will be taken. We are adhering to a higher cleaning and disinfection routines as suggested by the CDC and DORA. So come on in and get your hair back to where you like or maybe try a new style. We are here to help you!

We would like to THANK our communities members who reached out to us with support and we are so happy to be open to service your haircut needs!

So come on in…YOU deserve an MVP after being quarantined in 2020!

Sport Clips is the nation’s largest franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care.

The Firestone store is located in Firestone’s High Plains Market Shopping Center located at 6120 Firestone Blvd. The Westminster/Orchard store is located in Orchard Parkplace at 14315 Orchard Parkway, Westminster, CO. Sport Clips opened in March 2016 and is one of the franchise’s more than 1,900 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

Sport Clips offers: • Haircut services, including the “MVP Experience” that features a precision haircut, massaging shampoo, hot steamed towel treatment, and neck and shoulder massage • Stylists who specialize in hair care for men and boys and stay up-to-date on trends • Large, flat-screen televisions playing sports programming at each haircut station and in the lobby, along with reading materials • Affordable luxuries like special lighting and massaging chairs in the shampoo area • Haircut services without an appointment – walk-ins are welcome For more information, visit www.haircutmenfirestone.com.

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fter 25 years of dedication to the residents of Weld County, Dr. Mark Wallace informed the Board of Commissioners of his plans to retire from his position with the county on May 29, 2020.

“Dr. Wallace has had an impactful career with Weld County, and we appreciate the dedication and professionalism he has brought to the county and our residents,” said Commissioner Chair Mike Freeman.

Wallace, who started his career with the county in 1995, spent his first five years as the county’s public health medical advisor before accepting the position of Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment in 2000.

“I am proud of the work I have done here,” said Wallace.

“The employees at the Health Department have been amazing to work with, and I know the department will continue to do great things for the residents of this county.”

Wallace, who told the commissioners he desires to spend more time with family and focusing on his health, was instrumental in leading the department to be one of the first in the state to become accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) in 2015. To become accredited by PHAB, Wallace guided his team to demonstrate performance across 12 domains and 32 standards of public health practice including quality improvement, performance management, evidence-based practices, administration, and governance.

Accreditation demonstrated his team’s commitment to excellence.

“It was a great accomplishment to receive that accreditation for the department,” said Wallace. “I’m proud to have been a part of developing a strong public health program here in Weld.”

“Mark’s devotion, drive for perfection, and compassion for others have been instrumental in helping the county Health Department attain incredible success. We wish Mark all the best,” said Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer. “We truly appreciate his work for the county, and we respect his desire to now focus on his family, friends and new opportunities down the road.”

Wallace and the Board of Commissioners will spend the next few weeks developing a transition plan for the leadership role of the department, while the emergency response to the pandemic will now fully move under the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

“The EOC will continue to work with the health department staff on the response to COVID-19 just as they have been since March,” said Freeman. “This is what the departments train for – emergencies like this – so their work will continue seamlessly for our first-responders, healthcare workers and county residents.”

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Summer classes begin May 26, 2020, and fall classes begin August 24. Classes fill quickly, so register early for the best selection. Search class offerings and select courses.

Payment plan options are available for those who cannot pay in full up front. No payment is due until May 21 for summer and August 20 for fall. Financial aid is available and applications are free of charge.

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Call Green Pear Salon, ask for Concha Aguirre, at 303.833.4586 and visit www.greenpearsalon.com Housecleaning | Please call 303.523.7886 | Free estimates Im Donna Calabrese with A BREEZE PET FRIENDS... hope this finds everyone healthy and positive...while we all transition into our new normal I am here to help anyway needed with your furkids...I do IN Home pet sitting..daily dog walking...drop ins..etc..I care for farm animals also and experience with puppies and senior furkids...I will follow safe and sanitizing methods while in your home and around your furkids….gloves..mask...wipes etc....I am fully INsured..Bonded with a CPR pet certification..I have been in business for over 10 years...PLease give me a call 720 879 1423 or text..or email abreezepets@yahoo.com and we can set up a free meet and greet to see if I am a good fit....sending positive thoughts to all....I look forward to hearing from you Donna Calabrese 720 879 1423 abreezepets@yahoo.com Hemp land for lease In Keenesburg, Contact Lily at 303-668-1128.

No Name Creek Garage Sale weekend is June 5th through the 7th.

1-800-GOT-JUNK?, the World’s Largest Junk Removal Company, is looking for new team members in LoMo / Mead! FT, permanent positions. $17 per hour + tips and benefits. Call or Text 303-944-1696 to schedule an interview.

Horse Boarding in Frederick. Full Care, with Quality Grass Hay 3x day .Caring Staff!! Indoor and Outdoor Arena. $375 month, Multi-horse discounts. Beth 303-746-7786 Canine and Equine Massage and Acupressure.

RMHHAI’s Certified Instructor and Practitioner, specializing in Sport and Senior animal care, your home or mine. Beth 303-746-7786.

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Contact 303-668-1128 for more information.

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Body + Soul Wellbeing Food for the Soul: Musings of a Minister

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ust to refresh everyone on the Biblical perspective on life and longevity, you and I are going to live EXACTLY the length of time God has planned for us. Psalms 139:16 tells us: “Thine eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Thy book they were all written, the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them.”

For that reason alone, playing Fear Factor, as much of the world is now doing with the Corona virus, seems foolish.

Whether my death comes from a car accident, cancer, or catching this flu- it will only be at the precise time our Lord has set for us long before we were born.

Knowing this does NOT mean we should ignore precautions, just as we do by being immunized or locking our doors at night or not jumping in front of an oncoming train. But our world seems to be under the conclusion that the entire atmosphere is saturated with Corona virus germs; therefore wear a mask at all times and try not to breathe too deeply.

Since Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden our world has increasingly

been subject to the ramifications of sin, one of which is the spread of diseases like CV19. But is this one causing as much gloom and doom as the media makes it seem? I think not. Not all, but most of those who die from CV-19 have health issues already, and their immune systems are challenged. The largest death toll numbers always include many older citizens, who have these issues before contracting Corona virus.

But is it not true that totally apart from this pandemic, on any given day in the world, more older people die of something than younger ones? That has always been the case, with the exception of disasters like an earthquake, or 9-11, or perhaps wartime.

I am one of those older fellas who is supposed to believe “we’re all gonna die” according to news media, but I don’t believe it. Why? Because healthy senior citizens are less likely to die from it just as healthy ‘junior’ citizens are less likely to die from it. Healthy people of every age die every day from various causes- gunshot wounds, traffic accidents, falling off a roof or cliff, and a thousand other reasons. And some will die of CV-19. But not most.

During WW2, Winston Churchill said, “The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.” I would like to add my take from Scripture on this thought. We are far better served in this life by fearing God than by fearing much else. Because Proverbs 1:7 reminds us of this truth: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Some of you who will read this will perhaps scoff at my conclusions. And that is precisely what the verse in Proverbs predicts. Choose your own category, as one who fears the Lord OR one who despises what He has written, but as for me and my house, we will fear the Lord.

Germs have been a reality for many centuries. But mass hysteria and panic is not our only choice. We can practice prudence, take some precautions, and live a life of joy in spite of the public panic and gloom and doom spoken to us daily.

When you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, and understand that He alone is large and in charge, your perspective on life is much more relaxed and peaceful than when you see germs

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Benefits of Fresh Air and Exercise

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esh air and the outdoors do not just symbolize freedom. They are physical connections to our humanity, and they promote healing and recovery,” said Rep. Denise Provost of Massachusetts.

Getting outside is excellent for your mental health in a variety of ways.

It’s surprising how a gentle stroll surrounded by nature can give you a completely new perspective. Sometimes it’s simply the change of scenery that helps. Plus, oxygen to your brain = more brain power.

Getting outside in the sunlight will give you a much needed vitamin D boost. You might be wondering what the health benefits of Vitamin D are, well, this vitamin is connected to your mood, and if you’re lacking in it, your mood may be affected. There’s a reason why people relate sunshine to happiness, because a few rays of sun on our skin can really improve your mood.

Did you know that the simple act of looking at the color green can help you feel better?

One study found that looking at nature can help your brain work better, and another study found that we associate the color green with happiness, comfort, hope, excitement, and a sense of peace.

And last but not least, going outside is great because it encourages you to exercise, whether that’s going for a run, messing around at the park or simply going for a relaxing stroll. If your body is healthy then the chances are your mental state will improve also.

And how fun to find creaturesin clouds!

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Aims’ College for Kids Program Offered Online this June

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ims Community College’s popular College for Kids (C4K) program will be offered online this June rather than in person to help mitigate risks posed by COVID-19.

College for Kids provides a low-cost, educational, and fun summer experience for students ages 9 to 15. The four-day

program allows students to take two classes of their choice.

• Loveland/Windsor: June 15-18 • Fort Lupton/Greeley: June 22-25 More info & links to registration are at: https://www.aims.edu/student/cfk/.

“Reaching out to the children of local

around every corner and on every counter and pencil.

Let me close with one of my favorite songs, taken from Isaiah 41:10 in the King James translation. It reads as follows: “Do not fear, for I am with you; be not anxious, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I’ll uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

I plan to keep on singing about God’s multiple blessings rather than fretting over earth’s multiple curses.

Feel free to join the Light Side; God is waiting to hear from you.

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As County’s Ppe Collection Effort Continues, There Are Many Ways To Make Most Of Critical Resources

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very day, the logistics section of the Weld County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) continues its work taking calls from health care agencies and first responders looking for masks, isolation and surgical gowns, vinyl and nitrile gloves and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to protect themselves as they treat those impacted by COVID-19.

As part of that effort, in March, logistics began collecting PPE donations from different individuals and organizations throughout Weld County. Those donations, combined with more than $477,000 of PPE purchased by Weld County, has helped fulfill 318 resource requests for 117 agencies.

But demand remains high, and the PPE collection is continuing. There is a continued need for both masks and isolation gowns. These items can be new or homemade. In fact, homemade items following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), can be particularly valuable.

“Our biggest request is for long sleeve isolation and surgical gowns that are open in the back,” said Denise Bradshaw, Weld EOC Logistics Section Chief. “We’ll certainly accept packaged isolation gowns, but they are disposable. We are hoping to get some homemade cotton-polyester gowns because those can be washed and reused.”

• CDC guidance on face coverings • CDC information on iso gowns (under contingency capacity strategies) Donating PPE may be as easy as saving an empty bottle of hand sanitizer or hand soap. OEM has secured a large supply of hand sanitizer in one-gallon containers but needs smaller containers to place the sanitizer in to fill resource requests. Anyone with empty four to six-ounce spray or travel bottles is asked to consider donating them.

Health care providers can also aid in the conservation of N95 masks as used ones can now be mailed to the Battelle Systems Decontamination System which has been installed in Adams County, Colorado. Battelle will decontaminate used masks from heath care facilities as long as they are not broken or torn and free of blood, mucus, lipstick or lip balm. This service is only available to health care providers who fill out an enrollment form at battelle.org/decon. OEM is continuing to look for other decontamination services well.

“We are appreciative of every organization in our community that’s donated PPE,” Weld County Commissioner Chair Mike Freeman said. “We’re continually looking for ways to increase our PPE to assist those on the frontline, and the public’s continued donations will go a long way in protecting those in Weld County who are helping patients recover and bring an end to this virus.”

To donate, call the Office of Emergency Management at (970) 400-5172 or 5173 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday-Friday to arrange a time for your items to be picked up.

communities is important to the College.

It’s for this reason that we’re developing remote alternatives to our popular faceto-face summer program,” said Katherine Jacobs, program coordinator.

Program staff will be in contact with families and staff who have already

committed to participating in the 2020 program to provide further information and guidance. “We thank our community for your patience and understanding as Aims works to continue to provide unique and fulfilling educational experiences,” Jacobs said.

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Healthy Alternative Health Care: Acupuncture Gardening

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here are many commonly known Chinese herbs that are easy to grow in our climate, if not difficult to deter! In this article we will discuss these herbs and skim the surface of their health benefits.

Chives, Scallion, Spring Onion : Helps give the immune system a boost, great to eat when feeling the onset of a cold or flu with symptoms of runny nose, nasal congestion and abdominal pain. Scallion will assist in relieving a cold by inducing sweating.

Garlic : Incredible boost for the immune system as garlic is anti-microbial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. With regular ingestion or topically, garlic can help prevent influenza, colds, and many types of bacterial and fungal infections. Eat garlic regularly, raw or cooked. For topical use, cut a raw garlic clove in half and rub it on the bottom of the feet for athlete’s foot, or if you feel a cold, flu or bronchitis coming on. In general, the purple skinned garlic has a stronger action than white.

Honeysuckle : Great at the onset of a cold with symptoms of fever, sore throat and headache.

Mint : Great for use at the onset of a

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cold with symptoms of fever, sore throat, cough, headache and red eyes. Also, the Liver loves mint, so it is wonderful for emotional instability, the early stages of a rash, or as a very mild detox.

Dandelion : The leaves contain beneficial amounts of Vitamin E and Omega 3 oils, serve as a detox, and are excellent for keeping the Liver running smoothly as well.

It is commonly known that Mint and Dandelion are quite aggressive. Some people prefer to grow mint in a pot to keep it from overtaking a flower bed or garden. I like to grow mint where there are weeds so that the mint takes over the area instead.

For Dandelion, well... instead of fighting nature, enjoy the leaves in a smoothie, or saute with other greens.

H a p p y gardening!

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

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Functional Fitness Training

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unctional fitness is a type of training program that mimics some of the movements in activities of daily life.

It focuses on core strength, balance, coordination, adaptability, endurance, joint flexibility, and overall body strength so you can perform your daily activities without injury and less pain.

You’re training for life, whether that involves safely picking up your child, climbing stairs, putting groceries in your car or cupboards, playing a sport, exploring the outdoors, or keeping your spine strong and stable while you sit at your desk and work.

In real life you don’t do an activity in a single plane of motion (an example of this would be standing doing just a bicep curl). The real world is dynamic and always changing.

There are awkward angles, the ground can be uneven, things shift weight, possibly causing improper form and slight compromises, and this is where injury will likely occur.

To remedy this, functional fitness training focuses on multi-joint and multi-plane activities as you rotate your body, twisting and reaching just like with every day

activities. It uses multiple muscle groups in an integrated way.

Functional training workouts challenge your body to work as a whole, firing multiple muscle groups at a time. With the integration of more muscles into your workout, functional fitness can be a great alternative for those trying to lose weight because you'll burn more calories and build muscle using more muscle groups.

Join us at my ladies only online group exercise classes and online personal training sessions at Time For Change Personal Training, where I incorporate functional fitness techniques into every workout by working with whole body moves, not just one muscle group at a time. Visit my website below to find out more about the services I offer.

I want to challenge you to get outside and try something new this month.

Expand your fitness horizons by participating in functional fitness, as there are so many options to choose from.

Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM CPT, FNS, TBMM CES at www.

TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com or call 303-828-2856 for more information.

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News From The Firestone Free Thinkers 4-H Club To Make The Best Better—Learning by Doing

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Carbon Valley Homeschool Science Fair Winners

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hank you to the fourteen judges, over a dozen 7th Graders, and numerous parents who participated in the 5th Annual Homeschool Science Fair. Congratulations to our winners!

1st - Micah Laliberty of Firestone 2nd - Avery Booton of Erie 3rd - Aaron Thompson of Firestone Each year the Tombstone Kiwanis of Virginia City, Montana donates prize, facility, and supply money to run this science fair. #KidsNeedKiwanis

he March meeting was held at the Rinn United Methodist Church on Sunday March 1st and called to order by Vice-President Eliza Jonas at 3:05 PM. After the pledges to the flags and roll call, there was a lively discussion on whether the club should order yard signs to promote enrolment in 4-H. It was decided that the signs should be generic enough so any club in the county could purchase them.

The sign committee will meet and work out the details of the price and design which must be approved by the extension office.

The club also approved the manning of a table at the Firestone Meet and Greet on March 20 which will help get the 4-H name out into the community.

In other business, each member is required to give one demonstration a year to help them become comfortable with public speaking. Zoey Runia is pictured with a cake she used to demonstrate her secret of obtaining silky smooth frosting. She showed how to dip the knife into hot water for best results. After her demonstration, she was open to questions and everyone enjoyed a slice of cake after the meeting.

Guest speakers Sarah Kindvall and MacKenzie Umberger shared information on The Citizenship Washington Focus which is an all expense twelve day trip to Washington DC and the East Coast. This trip is offered once every three years to 4-H kids at least 15 years old or have completed the 9th grade. The first week of the trip members attend a National 4-H Conference where they learn about our country’s history and explore historical monuments. The final six days they travel on the East Coast visiting, Ellis Island, Liberty Island, Amish County, Gettysburg and much more.

Meetings are held the first Sunday of each month at 3 pm at Rinn United Methodist Church.

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Curbside Summer Meal Program

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Noah Celebrated his 11th birthday on April 6th.

Happy Birthday, Noah!!!

Happy 6th Birthday!

KEEP SPARKLING We love you Birdie ~Mommy, Daddy, Emmie, & Charlie

Happy 9th birthday to our storm born, Arya! She has a gentle heart and teaches us everyday how to be empathetic towards others. We look forward to see what this next trip around the sun brings for you.

Love you bunches, Daddy, Mommy and Dalton.

Happy Birthday Dylan. He celebrates June 22 and is soon to be 11! We love you and are proud of you!

he meal program is a continuation of the emergency feeding program and is open to anyone (no matter financial situation and ages 0-18) who wants to drive through and pick up meals June 1-June 30 11am to 12:30pm at Timberline K-8, Erie Ele, Northridge Ele, Eagle Crest, Mead Middle, Thunder Valley k-8, and Centennial Ele.

Happy 6th birthday to our little warrior, Dalton! He came into this world fighting on May 25th and still pushes his limits everyday. We are so proud and excited to see what this year brings for you.

Love Mama, Daddy and Arya.

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Congratulations Son!

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ou have worked very hard to get here, and you made it! This has been unique senior year that will not soon be forgotten. You have become an amazing man, and we are excited for your future! We are very proud of you!

Class of 2020!

Love, Dad, Mom, Ryan and Kristen

To the Graduating Class of 2020

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e began this year in Preschool the way we always do. We learned rules and routines, made friends, and bonded with our classmates. As the year went on we saw our students embrace life in the classroom, develop a genuine curiosity for all things, and a passionate love for learning. We celebrated holidays, birthdays, and academic and social accomplishments. We played our hearts out and had fun!

Most importantly, we became a family. One Thursday night in March a yucky virus would take us all out of our classroom home, and away from our friends and teachers. We feared that we wouldn't be able to see one another, learn, dance, play, or laugh together again. We were so wrong! Over the course of the next few months our preschoolers became heroes. They showed resilience, heart, and the incredible ability to connect.

They showed us strength, flexibility, and adaptation at the highest level. As their teachers we were not surprised at all. We had spent the last 6 months with these little warriors and we knew better than anyone that a virus wasn't going to stop them from learning, growing, connecting and caring for one another. On this day of their graduation we could not be more proud. A virus may have taken away the traditional school experience from them, but it never took away their spirit and love for learning. We teach but we also learn from our students and we have learned from them how to adapt, how to be strong and most of all how to live each day without fear. Our students are incredible examples of aliveness and true heroes in our book. Their story is just beginning and we can't wait to read the pages!

Congratulations Imagine Learning Center Class of 2020 Future Class of 2034- keep showing the world what HEROES do!

We Love you!

Sincerely, Ms. Tera, Ms. Becca, Ms. Danielle, Ms. Maria, Ms. Marcie and Ms. Lauren

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CONGRATS CLASS OF 2020

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et’s build an annual tradition that strengthens local economies, expands employment, nurtures a sense of community, and provides a more relaxed, fun, and rewarding gift-buying experience. If you join us in shifting those dollars to locally owned, independent businesses, we’ll all generate 2-3 times as much economic activity in our community than if we had spent our money at a national chain. And that includes advertising. If you know a business owner ask them to consider advertising in this publication, please. Keep advertising dollars local at carbonvalley@gmail.com or call 303.833.5997.

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Obituaries and Memorials Missing You So Much on this One Year Anniversary

Timothy Love

May 11, 1966 to April 27, 2019 IN remembrance of my son who was the epitome of what a son, father, husband, brother, uncle, nephew, and a friend should be. You are and will always be my hero. You fought so hard and so long and you never wavered, even in your responsibilities. You should be so proud of all your accomplishments. You not only left your mama with fond loving memories but you left a legacy for your wife and your two children, who are your likeness.

I count these as blessings every day.

You are truly missed, my son.

We love you very much,

Mama & Rich Gomez

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Area Churches Dacono New Horizons Christian Church Worship 10:00 a.m. & Bible School 9:00a 303-833-3013 701 Carbondale St., Dacono Pastor Rob Thomas Frontier Church 701 Carbondale Dr. in Dacono (old New Horizons Christian Church) Service Saturdays 11am frontierchurchcv.com | 720.418.8400

PastorSteveO@gmail.com Pastor Steve Osborn

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

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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 Sunday Service 11:00am 4605 Colorado Blvd, Dacono Pastors Dave and Pat Findley 720.849.4891

thefortchurch@yahoo.com Breakthrough Ministries Pastor Tim Martinez Sunday service 10:00am & 6:00pm Wednesdays Bible study 6:30pm Monday prayer 6:30pm 530 Cherry St | 720.297.1997 Frederick St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Monday - Wednesday 8:30am Friday 8:30am Friday 6:00pm (Espanol) Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am and 10:00am, 12:00pm & 5:00pm (Espanol) (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor

CELEBRATING

Earl Melick

November 25, 1934 to May 1, 2020

Earl Melick was born November 25, 1934 in the Colorado town of Dacono to John Melick and Bluebell Burns-Melick, the third of their eight children. Earl was raised and attended school in Dacono, Colorado, and served his country honorably in the United States Army. As a professional Earl excelled as a Master Printer, owning his own printshop, Mint Printing, with his wife at the time Carolyn Melick. Neither Earl nor Carolyn chose to remarry.

Earl passed on Friday May 1, 2020 at home with his family in Gilbert, Arizona.

He is survived by his two daughters, Kerri Jo Melick (husband Marcus) and Charesse McCreadie (husband Rob).

He is also survived by three wonderful grandchildren: Jordan Melick, Alexandria Melick & Katherine McCreadie.

Additionally, Earl is survived by three of his siblings, sister Theresa Schreiber, and brothers George & Byron James (also known as Ricky) Melick.

Growing up Earl proudly served as an alter boy for his congregation, and occupied his time away from church, school & familial duties, on the football field. Football being just one of the many sports in which Earl excelled.

Earl was a man of faith who truly believed in the glorification of the Lord and took every opportunity to offer a helping hand to anybody in need. A true “Colorado Man”, he enjoyed fishing, long mountain drives and his Denver Broncos. He reveled in life’s simplicities, family dinners, playing cards with friends, sunsets, rain, hummingbirds & animals in general always found their way into his heart. Children always brought out Earls softer, more compassionate side. He was somebody who believed that the potential of a well-cared for child was limitless.

Earl was an avid automotive enthusiast who could trade car knowledge with the best of them, but if you really wanted the human history lesson known as Earl Charles Melick to get going, bringing up classic country music would open the floodgates. Earl could tell you the dates, times and in what cities songs were recorded, literally. If you turned on Johnny Cash, Roy Acuff or Lacy J. Dalton, you would see Earl find his harmony and content, that was the sweet-spot for him, and when his voice came alive with lyrics you saw his gentle, hopeful side.

Earl’s daughter and caregiver Kerri Melick has expressed that she’ll always remember how Earl loved to tell her and the other “young ones”, “…waking up on this side of the earth is a gift, so enjoy it!” Earl was a loyal & protective family man. He lived life his way, but with an honest and healthy fear of the Good Lord. At times he could be viewed as stubborn, and his feistiness was often on display, but his tougher than tough exterior was led by a gentle, caring heart & a sarcastic, playful sense of humor.

Earl would do anything for his friends & family, even strangers if he had the means, typically being the first in line to offer help or extend his love, and outwardly heartbroken for those he could not touch but he knew were in need. Giving to others made his heart beam.

Earl lived with his daughter Kerri, son in-law Marcus, granddaughter Alexandria and great friend Carolyn Melick for the past eleven years, until heaven was ready for him. His presence as a father, PAPA & beautiful friend will truly be missed. He was one of a kind & a true blessing to know.

Earl found his way deep into the hearts of everybody he met, there he will remain forever. Thank You Earl.

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

5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rocky.church Lead Pastor Matt Cote Rinn United Methodist Church Worship 9:30a Sun. School 10:45a Cowboy Fellowship Weds. 7:00p 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy & I-25 W., Frontage Rd. 303-776-1578 rinnumc@hotmail.com Revered Bryson P. Lillie Cowboy Christian Fellowship Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m., Rinn UMC 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy, Frederick Sue-Marie or Galen at 303-661-0841. or e-mail gasue303@msn.com.

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

Tri-Town Baptist Church Sun. School 9:00a Worship 10:00a & 5p Wed. King’s Kids 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 420 Johnson St. (Oak St.), Frederick 303-833-2826 www.tri-townbaptist.com Pastor Don Veazey Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sts 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Rinn Valley Ward Bishop Keith Lorimer 303-815-5059 Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon

Bnai Yisra’ĕl in YHUH Firstone, CO 80504 7th day Sabbath Fellowship in Firestone 970-430-8594 Carbon Valley Lutheran Worship Sundays, 10am Centennial Elementary 10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone 720.833.8873 www.

carbonchurch.com Pastor Tim Spiegelberg

Grace Church-Sandstone Worship Sunday 9:00 & 10:45am 2950 Colorful Ave, Longmont 80504 303-772-5685 www.GraceLongmont.org Pastor Jeff Foote

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 St. Scholastica Catholic Church 615 Main St., Erie 303-828-4221

www.stscholasticaerie.org

Pastor: Fr. Robert Wedow Mass: Tues 6p; Wed-Fri 9a Sat 7:30m, 4p; Sun 8:30a 11:30a Communion Service: Monday 9:00am

Orchard Community Church Sunday Services 10:00 am 470 Briggs St. in Erie, 80516 (303) 485-0922 orchardcommunity.church Pastor Gary Shackleton, Jr. Northern Ridge Baptist Church Sun. School 9 am Worship 10:15 am Midweek Bible studies various days and locations Meets at Vista Ridge Academy behind King Soopers 3100 Ridge View Dr. Erie, CO 303-420-5810

www.northernridge.org

Longmont New Creation Church 737 Bross Street, Longmont, CO 80501

www.newcreation.net 303-776-4225 Sundays: 8:30 and 10:45 AM Pastor Mario Latini

Grace Church-Lake Park Worship Sunday 9:00 & 10:45am 2415 Lake Park Drive, Longmont 80503 303-772-5685 www.

gracelongmont.org Pastor Jeff Foote

Pastor Mike DeVries La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece Candlelight Christian Fellowship of un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Impact Rock Church Longmont | Sherman Village Lunes alas 7:00 p.m. La direccion es 4700 (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 228, County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion 710 Austin Avenue, #200 in Erie 80516 Longmont, CO 80501 gratis llame | 303-669-5180 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Mead Pastor Paul Van Noy Rejoice Lutheran Church Abundant Life Church www.candlelightlongmont.

Sun. Worship 9:30am Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

970-535-0311 org | 720.526.0957 303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on S) Pastor Ruby Narucki revspeaks@gmail.com Ft. Lupton Pastor Jim Coleman Destiny Church New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church 307 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Guardian Angels Catholic Church www.yourdestinychurch.org Sun. 10:00 am & Children’s 10:30 am 109 S. 3rd St. Mead, CO 80542 Sunday at 10am, Wed at 7pm (303) 828-0638 Daily Mass: Mon 5:30p Tu-Th 7:30a Fri 8:30am plus children, teen ministries & small groups Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardner Sat Anticipatory Mass: 5:30 pm Rob Rocca, Pastor Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am Calvary Bible Church 1st Sunday: 6:00p mass 970-535-0721 Lafayette 615 Evans St. - Erie info@meadangels.org Flatirons Community Church Sunday Services at 9am and 10:30am Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator Pastor Thomas Milburn 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette Office: 303-442-3484 Mead United Methodist Church Sat. 4p & 6p and Sun. 9a & 11a www.calvarybible.com Sun. Worship - 9:00am 303-664-5524 | Jim Bergen 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Erie United Methodist Church Pastor Phil Vogels Northern Hills Church 604 Holbrook St, Erie (across Town Hall) Meets Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45am Sun. School 9:30a.m. (for all ages) Grandview Church 5061 E. 160th Ave Brighton, CO (Hwy 7) Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided Meets at Mead Middle School 720.685.1717 303-828-3906 Sunday 9:30am www.northernhills.cc | Pastor Rob Kelly Pastor Jim Calhoun 620 Welker Ave. Mead 720.899.1126 Pastor Bruce Hendrich

Living Water Church 700 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette lwc.us 303-668-1329

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Obituaries and Memorials

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George E. Heath

September 20, 1939 to April 27, 2020

George Heath (80) passed away in his home on April 27, 2020, after complications from a heart attack last fall. His wife, Betty was with him.

George was born in Roseville, California and looking back over his life, he was born to be a minister to the people. Not just church members but all people. From youth with special needs, to single moms, to the elderly, and to whole communities, like Firestone, Colorado and the Carbon Valley as a whole.

When he was in high school the family moved to San Francisco where he was chosen to play catcher on a minor league team. His pay was $25 per week, which covered the bus fare to and from practice and games. A scout told him if he wasn’t so short he could play in the major leagues.

He felt the call to higher service and left home at the age of 17 to enroll in Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas where he earned his B.S. Degree in social studies. 1976 he earned his DMin degree from Luther Rice Seminary, Florida. After graduation he pastored Baptist churches in the Dallas area. As a young man he began a long tenure of community service. While living in the Dallas area he served as Chair, Dallas/Ft.Worth International Chapel Board of the DFW Airport 1975-76 and served as the first Chaplain of the DFW Airport. As a member of the Pleasant Grove, TX Chamber of Commerce he was on the committee who brought a hospital to the area. He also chaired the Dallas Social Workers Network in1980 and directed the Social Work Program for the Dallas Baptist Association 1978-1987. In 1980-85 he served as Director of College Student Work Program.

After retiring from the Dallas Baptist Association he and Betty, moved to Colorado in 1987. They opened their own business, Niwot Upholstery in June, 1990. In 1998, they built their home in Firestone and have been involved in community activities for the past twentytwo years. In and around Firestone, George is known as the “man who wears the fedora” and was often called Mr. Firestone. He also aspired to bring Weld County services to SW Weld County so residents wouldn’t have to drive all the way to Greeley for assistance. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a huge smile to share with everyone. He would grimace if anyone called him ‘Dr. Heath’. He would say, “I’m just George.” He told people that having a doctor’s degree only meant “It’s the same pig with a little more curl in the tail.” Betty says, “George never came home grouchy. After returning home from meetings he would leave the politics outside and enjoy life inside. He always came through the door that leads from the garage into our house with a smile on his face. Our home has always been our refuge.

Not long after moving to Firestone, George became involved in the Firestone community. In fact, his term as Board of Trustee just ended in April, serving since 2012.

The Town of Firestone renamed the new bridge on McClure Avenue as the McClureHeath Bridge. The Bridge is dedicated to honor George and Betty Heath for their tireless dedication and the immeasurable positive impact they have had on our community and in our hearts.

• Appointed to Firestone Planning and Zoning Committee in 2011 • Trustee on Firestone Town Board (appointed in 2011 then elected 2012-present) • Founding member of the Carbon Valley Help Center Board • Vice-Chair for Firestone Urban Renewal Authority • Town Board Representative on Firestone Finance Committee for the past 3 years • Member of the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce and serves on their Economic Development Committee and Scholarship Committee • Liaison to Carbon Valley Recreation District Senior Advisor Committee • Member of Weld County Agency on Aging as well as serving on their Legislative Committee • Member of the Highway 66 Coalition Committee • Member of the Colorado Municipal League: Met with business leaders from United Power and led the way to secure LED lighting for Historic Firestone • Board Director for St. Vrain Valley Habitat for Humanity • Leader in the Carbon Valley “I Have A Dream Foundation” • Chair of Weld County/Greeley Housing Authority (first person from South Weld County to be appointed to this committee) • Advisor, Historic Firestone Coalition • Served on the Leadership St. Vrain Committee • Member of the I-25 Corridor Coalition Committee

• Advocate for seven special needs students in the St. Vrain Valley School District. Met with parents and school officials to ensure the children’s IEP is followed and they are receiving the assistance afforded them by state statutes • Represented Carbon Valley on Building a Better Colorado Coalition • Member of Firestone Urban Renewal Authority • Advocate for Senior Housing in the Carbon Valley • Chair of Historic Firestone Revitalization Committee • Chaired the Campaign Election Committee for New Firestone Police Station • George has a lifetime of trusted, experienced leadership. One of his treasured quotes is: “IT’S NOT WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU; IT’S WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER FOR FIRESTONE"

AWARDS: • Recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Impact Award in 2016 • Colorado Municipal League Certificate of Leadership (CML) 2015 and 2017 • Recognized as Outstanding Volunteer 2013 and 2017 • Carbon Valley Half Moon Marathon service 2013-2019 • Certificate of Appreciation from the Greeley Housing Authority for his 7 years of service 2012-2019

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT GEORGE • • • •

He is a twin Traveled extensively in the Middle East Is a third generation German (Jewish) Played semi-pro baseball (catcher) as a young man in San Francisco • Pro-Ball Scout told him he could play in the major leagues if he wasn’t so short!

• Is The Mr. in his wife’s weekly Sunday column “As I See It” in The Longmont Times-Call • Is a chocoholic: loves dark chocolate, Mr. Goodbars and Snickers • He and Betty enjoyed playing Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Town's Holiday Festivals.

George is survived by his wife, Betty; 3 children; Georgia, James and Kimberly; 4 step-children; Greg, Deborah, Mark, and Tim, 11 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren.

No services are planned because of the COVID-19 restrictions. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be sent to the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce George Heath Community Scholarship Fund; 8308 Colorado Blvd #203, Firestone, CO 80504.

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Vol. 21, Issue 6

LESSONS FROM MY DAD: A Daughter’s Loving Tribute to Her Daddy

By Kimberly Heath Taylor

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n the age of pandemic, I won’t be able to give a eulogy for my dad when the time comes, so I want to tell you a little bit about him and how he shaped my life and made me who I am. (a thread) When I was very young, part of his job was filling in for pastors who could not be in their pulpit for whatever reason. This often took us to Hispanic and Black churches in the inner city. He was the only one at the Dallas Baptist Association with skin dark enough to ‘pass’, and able to bring the kind of fire those pulpits required. Truth be told, he was probably the only one who didn’t feel it was beneath him.

Most of the time when he would preach at these churches, I would go along with him. That was where I fell in love with the black church. I had never seen so much passion. The suburban churches always felt like more of a social hour and a perfunctory going through of the motions, but here it was different. They worshiped like they meant it! I was enthralled.

Soon and Very Soon: https://www.

youtube.com/watch?v=USBrqWWsKS4

That led to a lifetime love of gospel music that I still have today. One of my favorite and most cherished books because of that early experience is “Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats.” One of the quotes in that book that has always choked me up was from Addie Webster. She says, “When I get dressed to go to church, I’m going to meet the King, so I must look my best.” I’ll circle back to this in a bit.

In the summers, I would go with him to do VBS in the inner city with college interns. I was very, very young during those years. We went to places in Dallas that most people don’t know exist and they’ve never seen even after living there their entire lives. Houses were cinder block cubes with no real glass windows, just openings with bars for ventilation, and bars on the doors.

Many in the neighborhood spoke no English and were hesitant to open the door for white people. (Except for my dad, because in summers he turned very, very dark!) The children would be barefoot. The streets were dust that would kick up behind the tires as we drove in, and the “parks” were just dry, cracked patches of earth and burnt grass with no trees or swings. I remember, even being very young, being suddenly very aware of my privilege even though in my own community, being lower-middle class, I was one of the ‘poor’ ones.

My dad didn’t go to these places because he had to for his job. He went because he had love for people that needed to be cared for in ways that weren’t being addressed by anyone else.

One of his ministries was to the blind community. This gathering was once a month on Saturday evenings and made up of a very diverse crowd. I will never forget Miss Mercedes and her sweet-potato pies.

She was always making them for my daddy because he loved them, and they loved him like he hung the moon. I learned so much from my time spent with that group of people.

As a kid, I often felt neglected because my dad was so busy pouring himself into and taking care of others that it seemed like he didn’t have much time to take care of me.

He has never, ever stopped giving of himself for others, until he just couldn’t anymore.

As an adult I have a better understanding. He was driven.

It was part of him. He couldn’t NOT give of himself. It was the air he breathed.

His time is drawing to a close now, and so I’ve been examining the ways he has been an influence on me and shaped who I am. I’ve noticed things I didn’t notice before.

Take Me to The King:

https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=NSrLUZMIiu4

There’s my love of gospel.

My love of “Crowns”. Those were easy to pick out. Most of you don’t know, but a few years ago I decided to go back to school to study medicine.

(Yes, even at my old age.

General practice - I’m too old for specialties at this point.)

The further along I went, the more I KNEW exactly what I wanted to do, and that was to work in Spanish-speaking under-served communities.

That’s all I want to do. No fancy offices, or hospitals.

I want to go where others won’t and sit with those that have been made invisible and forgotten by society. Those people need care too. I’m about halfway through my Bachelor of Science, Biology and then will be headed to Arizona/New Mexico for med school so that my clinical hours in training can be with Spanish-speaking populations. (My minor is in Spanish) That’s because of my Dad. He planted the seeds of this desire in me 40 years ago.

After he moved to Colorado with my bonus mom, he continued right where he left off with serving his community and giving and giving and giving. Even at the point where he can’t leave his bed anymore, he wants to “discuss town business” and serve others!

One of the things he became known for around his town was the Fedora he always wore. (and he has a collection large enough to rival any church lady!)

Two other quotes from “Crowns” came to mind as I’ve been thinking of all these things.

“Last year, one of my best friends in the world died. She was buried in a hat, too. This lady came in and looked at her and said, “Lord, she’s walking around heaven sharp today!” Some women just love dressing up for the Lord. When it’s my time, I think I want to be cremated.

Otherwise, who’d do my hat up right?

If a woman wears a hat all the time, she’s going to look naked in the casket without one.”

-Carmen Bonham

the bad, but rather recognizing shared humanity. My daddy was no different. He made mistakes. Sometimes he was selfish and sometimes he was hurtful. But when he knew he had hurt me, he apologized and asked for my forgiveness. Of all the lessons he taught me, that may have been the most important one.

I’m my father's daughter and my world will never be the same without him.

He gave me a legacy, and I hope that I can carry that forward in a way that makes him proud until my own time comes to a close.

Put on your best hat now, Daddy. It’s almost time to meet the King.

Palms of Victory: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=jD8hNogvKfk

George met his LORD in person April 27, 2020.

I’ve always hated eulogies that made saints of people, as if they had always been perfect. People are people, and people make mistakes.

It’s ok to recognize flaws and still have love. That’s not holding on to

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