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Meet Local Contemporary Visual Artist Julie Anna Lewis By Jennie Poppenger

There is no other artist creating art the way Colorado native Julie Anna Lewis does! Some artists paint on top of novel pages or music sheets, some super impose a photograph on top of words, but no one uses her unique method of sculpting text or bending music to fit the subject, giving it dimension. You can FEEL it! Julie started out as a visual learner. Growing up in Fort Collins, she was mesmerized by the way her name looked in writing – far more than the way it was spelled. Letters and words have always been much more than a language to her. She sees them as shapes. For years she worked as a graphic artist but she longed to create art that would have an emotional connection with viewers. Her inspiration to what she calls “sculpted text” came from an art project she created with her oldest daughter in

2002. It was a 48” x 60” image of the Madonna and Child built out of cut squares of paper. Some squares were painted with acrylics and some were script from the Gospel telling of the birth of Christ. She wanted something more than straight type, so I curved it in her professional graphic design software. She loved how the scripture followed the curve of Mary’s cheek and the crevice of her nose. O v e r the years she strove to refine her style with flowing typography and music bars. The text or music within her artistic subject m a t t e r is from beloved literature,

novels, poems, song lyrics, music and Biblical scripture. “Before I start a piece, I thoroughly research the theme I wish to bring to life. Finding a way to express music and performance in a twodimensional visual result is a challenge. However, I feel I may have accomplished that in the emotion I evoke through my art. I’m struck by how often people come to my shows and instantly recognize the classical literature or music piece I’m featuring in each painting and how they connect with it – responding to a memory or feeling.” Her art caught the attention of several

Opera Houses, including Santa Fe Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera, Metropolitan Opera of New York, Central City and Tetro Parma in Italy, as well as the Silk Museum in Como Italy. She was commissioned to design refined silk opera scarves for their boutiques, focusing on currently performed pieces. Her pieces are treasured by hundreds of private art collectors, including local opera promoter Ellie Caulkins. Julie and her husband David have been married 35 years, live in Thornton and they have three grown daughters and two grandchildren. Her daughters have often been featured as models in her artwork. Private tours are available by appointment at her studio in North Denver. She’s also available for commissioned work. You can see her stunning work at Masters Gallery in Cherry Creek, or visit her website at JulieAnnaLewis.com.

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What's OnMy Mind Kelly Martindale, Publisher

Independent Business Owners They say independent businesses are the backbone of America and yet a great percentage of them struggle week-toweek. Why is that? For all the advertising to Shop Local, Shop Small, or Support Locally Owned... well there isn’t much ROI: Return on Investment. 53 businesses purchased ads in this newspaper. Which of these businesses do you spend your money at? I’ve spent $$ with at least 30 businesses advertising in this issue. How about you? Email me the # please! Thank you to all the advertisers in this newspaper. They make it possible to publish this paper monthly. No advertisers, no newspaper. I’m as guilty as the next person when it comes to buying on Amazon. I hate myself for it but I’m so busy and it’s convenient. BUT Amazon is not investing in my business. Why do I support it? When will America get back to supporting its own? We must invest in our businesses or huge corporations and other countries take over. Is that what we want? We must invest locally. That’s where it really starts. If you need a dentist—Carbon Valley has them. Eyecare, plumbing, HVAC, graphic artists and website

designers, computer repair, fuel and groceries, of course, custom flowers, freshmade chocolate, beer with chocolate, coffee martinis, food with a view, event venue, catering…are you wondering about any of these products and services I’m mentioning? Call me! I’ll hook you up. Did you know Pepper’s Fireside Grille has a fun St. Patrick’s Day celebration? So does the American Legion in Firestone. Looking for someone to support because they need help? Check out page 5 and get an insurance quote from Superior Insurance Agency. Did you notice the name Superior? Yes, as in Marshall Fire. Vicki Kupfner and her husband lost their home and businesses (both independent business owners & Colorado Natives) along with several other family members. Vicki’s husband, Phil, is the hero who saved his neighbor. Both men were hospitalized. Phil’s condition was critical, and we are all praising God for sparing their lives. Call or email Vicki for your insurance needs. To read more about Phil https://bit. ly/33X4iU0. By the way, they are living in Carbon Valley now. Take time to welcome your new neighbors. Sometime in March, you’ll receive

a 2022 Carbon Valley Area Guide from the CV Chamber of Commerce. It’ll be in your mailbox or possibly inserted into this newspaper. If it’s inserted, it will be delivered about April 1. It contains nearly all the businesses in our area plus Mead and some from Erie. It is produced for the CV Chamber and the advertisers in it made the publication possible. Thank you to each of you who purchased ad space. No advertisers, no magazine. If you own a business of any size and would like information on how to promote your services and products. Call or email today. We work with every client on an individual basis and work with you to get your business name out to the masses via print (this newspaper), digitally (all our social media platforms), Radio, and word of mouth! We’ve helped businesses for 23 YEARS! Our reputation is solid and our products are excellent quality. 303.833.5997 or carbonvalley@gmail.com. You won’t go wrong when you invest with us to grow your business. Call any of the advertisers and ask them about us.

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Letter to the Editor:

I would like to make you aware of a Constitutional Notice, Complaint, and Demand delivered to Weld County Clerk Carly Koppes informing her of her violation of Certified Poll Watchers rights. Her unconstitutional policies that were enforced by her staff Adam Gonzales, Rudy Santos, and multiple Poll Watcher Contacts at multiple VSPC locations during the 2021 election resulted in these constitutional rights violations. (1) We have served Weld County Clerk Carly Koppes with a, “Constitutional Notice, Complaint, and Demand,” specifying the specific actions taken in violating our rights under God, and Constitutional Amendments and Articles. We have identified the specific Statutory Laws and Rules that she violated in her treatment of us as Certified Poll Watchers that resulted in violation of our rights. We have provided her with a hard copy of all Amendments, Articles, U.S. Statutes, and Colorado Statutes that apply to this action, which were many. Finally, we, as her constituents, have made nine (9) demands, which if followed, will remedy our complaint. We have given Weld County Clerk Carly Koppes twenty (20) days to acknowledge the receipt of and understanding of this action. If she does not respond within the required time, she will be in violation of U.S. vs. Tweel. Her non-response would be not only acquiescence to our facts and law, but also her non-response would be considered an act of fraud. If demands are not met, we are prepared to take further action. The full remediation of our complaint, however, does not excuse any or all involved from further accountability for the violations of rights and laws which were committed. (2) We have delivered this document to the Weld County Commissioners on 02/14/22, mailed it to Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams for 02/16/22 delivery, shared it with USEIP, shared it with Colorado County Clerks Association Executive Director Matt Crane to notify them of this illegal action. In addition, we have attached a copy of the Notice served to Clerk Koppes. If there is either further interest or questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Linette Ballew Please email carbonvalley@gmail.com to receive a copy of the attachment mentioned.

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St. Patrick’s Day at the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1985 Hello from the American Legion Auxiliary 1985 in Firestone, Colorado. It is that time of year for a visit with St. Patrick. Our Friday night dinner is moved from it’s usual first Friday to March 18th. The traditional Irish dinner of corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and Irish soda bread is the menu for $12.00. There will also be Karaoke to provide some Irish fun to the evening. Dinner is from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM or until we run out of food. Come early and enjoy the festivities. Proceeds benefit our local scholarship program. Takeout is available. 870 1ST St | Firestone | 303-833-3878

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8th Annual Empty Bowls Project Saturday, March 12, 2022, 11am-2pm | The Carbon Valley Help Center is excited to host our cherished community event, the 8th Empty Bowls Project at Frederick High School. We’ll have a soup lunch, fun science activities for kids, a silent auction and your choice of a painted bowl to take with you. The “empty bowl” is a reminder of those who face hunger every day. Funds collected will be used to provide financial and food assistance to local residents experiencing food and housing insecurity. We look forward to your support. For more information about the Empty Bowls Project or to purchase tickets, visit carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org or call Franki at 970.744.8011 or contact Robin at 303.833.6626 or robinmonthei@ carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org.

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Hi all, I have now successfully completed my first fall semester at Princeton. While it was a challenging semester, I now am more familiar with the college experience and closer to achieving my academic goals. The laptop I purchased with the computer fund is a central component of my academic life, as it is where I have access to my assignments, scientific articles, and books. I am excited about the classes I am taking this new spring semester, for which the computer will continue to assist me. Additional funding has been saved for future school-related supplies and summer programs. I also decided that I will be majoring in Economics, with a focus on math and political economy, and minoring in Spanish, Latin American Studies, and potentially Portuguese; and continue spending some of my spare time in clubs aligned with my hobbies and personal and social goals. Thank you, again, to everybody who contributed to my fund, as you have helped make my transition to Princeton much smoother! Bryce

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Area Mayors’ Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings MEAD MAYOR, COLLEEN WHITLOW

 •Easter Eggstravaganza is scheduled for April 9, 2022, at Founders Park.  •The Town is outlining plans for ﬁnal design on the Bean Plant Community

Center.  Responsible Growth: Silver Point Development has broken ground on Buildings 1 and 2 within the new Elevation25 industrial park. Elevation25 is located at Weld County Road 9-1/2 and Hwy 66 in Mead. With construction now underway, the two buildings are anticipated to be completed late this year.

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 It’s an even number year, and you know what that means. It’s a regular municipal election year for the Town of Frederick! This year, we have three (3) open Board of Trustee positions. Your elected ofﬁcials (myself and six Trustees) work together on Frederick’s Strategic Plan (short & long term goals), capital ﬁnancing, policy, and major projects. Love for the community and FRED values guide our way. I encourage you to get to know your candidates. You can view their bios at CarbonValleyChamber.com. Then, attend the Candidate Forum (also hosted by the Chamber),

Elevation25 is the only high-bay warehouse speculative industrial development in the immediate area.  Reliable Infrastructure: The 2022 Pavement Management Program Plan includes asphalt patching, crack fill, and sealcoat for Vale View and Western Meadows subdivisions. The 2023-2027 pavement management plan will be amended to incorporate the Street Improvement Fund and recent road improvements, like the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project. The Street Improvement Fund was established to collect the additional 1% sales and use tax, approved by voters, and can only be used for maintaining and improving the roadways in Mead.  Public Safety: The Mead Police Department has a new non-emergency dispatch phone number. Contact Mead Police through Weld County Regional Communications Center at 720652-4222. The new non-emergency number is a direct line to dispatch and no longer requires residents to navigate a phone tree.  Fiscal Stability: The 2021 financial audit has been tentatively scheduled for April. As a statutory town, we are required to be audited annually and submit financial reports to the Office of

the State Auditor by July 31, 2022. The Local Government Audit Division tracks about 4,000 Colorado local governments for compliance. Yearly auditing keeps local governments transparent and accountable to the residents they serve.  Connected Community: Over the next few weeks, new signage will be installed around Mead. Our new signs include park signs, vehicle and pedestrian navigation signs, and an electronic LED sign. Wayfinding signage helps distinguish Mead, encourages economic development, and provides enhanced communication tools. Want to stay up to date on all Mead news?? Subscribe to our monthly Mead Messenger and sign-up for email notifications: www.townofmead.org/newsletter/ subscriptions. If you are new to the area, check out our Resident Information webpage! This is a great resource for information related to Mead’s police services, fire department, utilities and more: https://www.townofmead.org/community/page/ resident-information.

where you can meet the candidates, hear their views, and have the chance to ask your questions. The Forum is on Monday, March 7, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the United Power Carbon Valley Service Center (9586 E I-25 Frontage Rd.). Frederick registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail in mid-March. Make sure your voter registration is up to date! It is easy to register, update your info, and sign up to track your ballot at GoVoteColorado. gov. Then get out and vote! Return your ballot in the mail or drop it off at a secure 24-hour dropbox. Your right to vote is a vital part of our democracy!  In support of our Strategic Plan to build a Dynamic, Inclusive & Connected Community, you will soon hear about a community satisfaction survey. We use a third party for this indepth survey, so it’s your (anonymous) opportunity to rate us and to let us know about your overall satisfaction with Frederick. Your feedback will help us address essential community needs and issues. Stay tuned to our social media, Frederick Flash, and website on how you can participate!  International Day of Happiness is Sunday, March 20.

Why save the celebration for one day when we can focus on happiness for the whole month of March? Being kind and happy is contagious. Meeting residents and hearing their positive stories about our close-knit community makes me happy. Please help us spread some joy by taking a minute to reﬂect and share what you love about living here. It might be a positive quote, a photo that makes you smile, or tell us about an activity or a place you enjoy visiting in Frederick. FrederickCO.gov/Happy  Do you have your ticket for the annual Empty Bowls Project? Your donation to this fundraiser turns hunger into hope and brings awareness to the Carbon Valley Help Center, a local food pantry that helps our neighbors in need. Your ticket includes a handcrafted bowl, soup, live entertainment, and a silent auction with unique local items. The Town of Frederick is a proud sponsor of this event on March 12, 2022, 11 am to 2 pm at Frederick High School. Details at CarbonValleyHelpCenter.org.  Come along if you know what happiness is to you, Mayor Tracie Crites

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36th Annual Sale for Interfaith Quilters (IFQ) The show & sale will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 803 Third Avenue, in Longmont. Held the first weekend in March, the preview of quilts is Friday, the 4th, from 4pm to 6pm. Sales of quilted items will start at 6 pm and end at 8 pm on Friday. Sales resume on Saturday the 5th at 9 am - 3pm. A donation of one dollar cash is requested for entry on both days. Masks or face coverings may be required, in compliance with state requirements in effect at that time. The proceeds from these hand- and machine-made quilts will benefit the OUR Center and the Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley. Cash, check or credit card payments are accepted. IFQ members wearing turquoise aprons will help attendees find gifts for birthdays, babies, and holidays, and will bring items to the checkout counter. IFQ offers about 700 items in a huge variety of colors and styles of bed quilts, Table Toppers, Placemats, Wall Hangings, and Vintage and Art Quilts, all reasonably priced and of high quality. For attendees inspired by what they see, fabrics are for sale. IFQ has about 130 volunteers of varying degrees of expertise. The group meets most Mondays from 9 am - 3 pm in the big meeting room of Longmont’s First Lutheran Church. You may learn quilting or just to get inspiration and camaraderie for that quilt you have been meaning to make. New members are always welcome, and lunch is Bring Your Own. For more information, visit the IFQ website:

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Finan Peter turns 1 year old! We are so happy to have you in our family. You are the sweetest, most joyful, and adventurous little man. You are the last puzzle piece to our family. We cannot wait to watch you grow. May the Lord bless you and keep you. We love you immensely. Daddy, Mommy, Knightley, and Hearth

Happy 3rd birthday to Hearthy Rae!! You know how to warm the hearts of those around you. We are so proud of you sweet girl. May you continue to grow and thrive into the little girl you were created to be! May the Lord bless you and keep you! We love you immensely. Daddy, Mommy, Knightley, and Finan

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Highlandlake... “The Little Town That Would...Could” Celebrates 150 Yrs Lorin Cassandra Mead (R) was the founder of Highlandlake, Colorado, a very, very small rural unincorporated community in western Weld County, Colorado, which is located about 8 miles northeast of Longmont, Colorado. Most of the community was built around the scenic Highland Lake with Longs Peak and mountains rising behind the lake. Highland Lake is located a mile north and a mile west of Mead, Colorado. The community of Highlandlake is still in existence today in 2021 and is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Lorin Cassandra Mead was born in Vermont, was one of nine children, graduated from Castleton Seminary, raised crops and sheep, joined up in the Civil War in l863, and married Elizabeth Sheldon in 1866. Lorin and his wife Elizabeth and daughter, Electa, came to the new ChicagoColorado Colony (now Longmont) by train in early 1871. After visiting both the Chicago-Colorado Colony and the Greeley Colony, they went to Greeley hoping to settle there, but all the good places were taken. So, after taking a stagecoach to Greeley, they turned around to come back to the Chicago-Colorado Colony (Longmont). On the way back, their stage passed a spring-fed buffalo wallow and prairie pot-hole in Weld County. Standing near the edge of the water was an antelope. Lorin and the antelope exchanged glances and Lorin knew that he had to settle in this area. When he returned to the ChicagoColorado Colony (Longmont), he filed a claim on 80 acres on the east shore of the land around the pothole and named the lake, Highland Lake, and the future community, Highlandlake, after the lake in Sir Walter Scott’s “The Lady of the Lake”, which happened to be his favorite poem. Lorin and his wife were the first settlers and had two sons born in Highlandlake, named Malcom and Rufus. Malcom was named after a character in “The Lady Of The Lake”. Lorin Mead and his family continued Lorin Cassandra Mead was the founder of Highlandlake, Colorado, a very, very small rural unincorporated community in western Weld County, Colorado, which is located about 8 miles northeast of Longmont, Colorado. Most of the community was built around the scenic Highland Lake with Longs Peak and mountains rising behind the lake. Highland Lake is located a mile north and a mile west of Mead, Colorado. The community of Highlandlake is still in existence today in 2021 and is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Lorin Cassandra Mead was born in Vermont, was one of nine children, graduated from Castleton Seminary, raised crops and sheep, joined up in the Civil War in l863, and married Elizabeth Sheldon in 1866. Lorin and his wife Elizabeth and daughter, Electa, came to the new ChicagoColorado Colony (now Longmont) by train in early 1871. After visiting both the Chicago-Colorado Colony and the Greeley Colony, they went to Greeley hoping to settle there, but all the good places were taken. So, after taking a stagecoach to Greeley, they turned around to come back to the Chicago-Colorado Colony (Longmont). On the way back, their stage passed a spring-fed buffalo wallow and prairie pot-hole in Weld County. Standing near the edge of the water was an antelope. Lorin and the antelope exchanged glances and Lorin knew that he had to settle in this

area. When he returned to the Chicago-Colorado Colony (Longmont), he filed a claim on 80 acres on the east shore of the land around the pothole and named the lake, Highland Lake, and the future community, Highlandlake, after the lake in Sir Walter Scott’s “The Lady of the Lake”, which happened to be his favorite poem. Lorin and his wife were the first settlers and had two sons born in Highlandlake, named Malcom and Rufus. Malcom was named after a character in “The Lady Of The Lake”. Lorin Mead and his family continued to live in Longmont until Sept.14, 1875. He would travel every day to his homestead on the lake to farm crops and build his house on the eastern shore. He finished the house in September of 1875 and moved his family to live there, two days before Malcom was born on Sept 16, 1875. The house still stands today and is the oldest building in the community. Lorin’s family, including his living great grandchildren lived and grew up in that house. Lorin Mead headed an organization of farmers that took over the old Highland Ditch in 1872. The ditch was called the Excelsior at first and was organized by the Chicago-Colorado Colony and then later taken over by Longmont residents. Lorin was elected President of the Highland Ditch Company in 1872, and with a committee of farmers made it a success. It watered a large part of the St. Vrain Valley. The area around Highlandlake was semiarid. The drought of 1873 caused wheat to suffer. To save the wheat, a 25 mile long Highland Ditch from Lyons to the lake needed to be finished. More than 18 miles had to be dug. So, Lorin put out word that that he would give anyone who helped dig, ten dollars worth of stock for each day of work. About a dozen men with teams responded. The ditch was completed by the end of the first day. Rushing water washed the ditch deeper, so all that was left to do was work on a few rocky places. It is one of the largest and best ditches in the state today. He made a reservoir of Highland Lake. So new settlers came to this area planting wheat, barley, hay, peas, potatoes corn and sugar beets. They raised cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry. In 1873, Lorin added more land and finished the rest of the Highland Ditch bringing more water to irrigate and to store. Once a steady supply of irrigation water was established, more settlers came to the Highlandlake area and established homesteads, businesses, such as a grocery store, bank, confectionary, meat market, barber shop, livery stable, feed store, and 2 blacksmiths. There was a post office, fraternity hall, a hotel, boarding house, and a cemetery. Visitors came from Denver and Colorado Springs to the shores of the lake to enjoy the spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains, to camp, swim, fish, ice skate, and go boating. Later a concession stand was built by the lake where one could buy a grilled hamburger. The Highlandlake School began when Lorin called a meeting in 1877 to discuss applying for a school district. In the fall of 1878, a one-room schoolhouse was finished and was located near the

southeast corner of the lake. In 1910 the school consolidated with the Mead School District. The Highlandlake Pioneer Cemetery established in 1878 still exists today in 2021. Lorin’s great grandson, Lawrence Mead Jensen, deeded the Pioneer Cemetery to the Historical Highlandlake Church, Inc. July 19, 2000. Lorin’s family were charter members of the Longmont Congregational Church and helped to establish that Longmont church. After Lorin moved to Highlandlake, he would ride his gray mule every Sunday 10 miles to Longmont for church services. Tiring of this ride, he convinced his friend George Davis to help organize a fourth Colorado Congregational Church in Highlandlake. So, organized Jan. 3, 1881, the Highlandlake Congregational Church had a membership of 21 members and met in the schoolhouse. Pioneer, Rowland S. True moved to Highlandlake in late 1873 or early 1874. To quote from a paper by Rowland S. True, “A brief History of the Highland Lake Congregational Church”, September, 1917, “A church was built on a lot donated by Deacon Mead.” (Lorin was known as Deacon Mead). The cornerstone was laid in 1896 and the first sermon preached in the new building was on Jan. 3, 1887. Services were held until 1920 and from then on, the church has been reopened at least once a year. This beautiful and majestic church building is listed on the National registry of Historic Places still stands today in 2021 and is celebrating its 125th anniversary. It is the last and only remaining public building in Highlandlake today. Lorin was sent from Weld County to the state legislature in 1879. He had much to do in forming the state laws pertaining to irrigation. As chairman of the water/ irrigating committee, he succeeded in getting a bill passed which helped the young state define the water and irrigation laws that still impact Colorado today. After his time in the State Legislature, he served two terms as the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Lorin died on July 6, 1908 at 76 years of age of heart failure. In 1906 The Great Western Railroad came through to the east of Highlandlake gradually drawing people and businesses away from Highlandlake to the site near the railroad tracks, which is now present day Mead. The town of Mead was formed by Lorin Mead’s nephew, Paul Martin Mead, son of Lorin’s brother, Dr. Martin Luther Mead. In 1912 Paul Martin Mead sold the homestead at Highland Lake near what is now known as Mead. A corner of the farm became the town of Mead, named for the old pioneer. Highland Lake remained in the Mead family until 2016, when the great grandchildren of Lorin Cassandra Mead sold the lake use rights to the town of Mead. Drive down History Lane on Weld County Line Road 5 and see the majestic Longs Peak and mountains and the beautiful Highlandlake on the west side. See the historic beautiful church on the east side and grand old trees and a few remaining historic homes on both sides HAPPY 150TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLANDLAKE!.

This information was compiled by Milicent Jensen, wife of Lawrence Mead Jensen, great grandson of Lorin Cassandra Mead, and Vice President of Historic HIghlandlake Church, Inc. - August, 2021 Other Sources: L.C. Mead’s Obituary, July 6, 1908, family

I miss you little brother I cannot believe it’s been a year since I’ve talked to you. I look at this photo and others and miss your kind eyes. You’ll always be my baby brother even though you were so much taller than I am. I’ll never forget about you. I love you Chuck.

(Millie and Larry Jensen Enjoying the Picnic Area at Highlandlake - 2013)

scrapbook Mrs. Elizabeth Mead Obituary, Oct., 1922, family scrapbook M.C. Mead’s Obituary, Dec 21, 1948, family scrapbook Greeley Tribune dated Dec 9, 1897 Various newspaper clippings in Mary Mead Jensen’s family scrapbook - Mary is the granddaughter of Lorin Cassandra Mead Paper -”A Brief History of the Highland Lake Congregational Church” by Rowland S. True September, 1917 “Images of America Highlandlake and Mead” by Pauli Driver Smith - Wikipedia, Highlandlake, Colorado.

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Frederick 2022 Municipal Election A mail ballot election for three (3) open Board of Trustee positions is on April 5. Mailed ballots will go out in mid-March. If you are a new resident to Colorado or have changed your address, you can register to vote or change your address at GoVoteColorado.com. You may also register to vote at the Frederick Town Hall (401 Locust St.), the Weld County Clerk’s office, any motor vehicle office or drivers’ license office within Colorado. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Meghan Martinez, Town Clerk, by phone at 720.382.5500 or MMartinez@FrederickCO.gov. Connect with us about why voting matters and use #VoteOnWhatMatters on social media posts about the Frederick election.

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Town of Frederick Mail Ballot Election on April 5 Candidate Forum to take place on March 7, 2022 FREDERICK, Colorado (February 3, 2022) – The Town of Frederick will hold a mail ballot election for three (3) open Board of Trustee positions on April 5, 2022. Trustee positions are currently held by Dan March, Rusty ONeal, and Windi Padia. The candidate ballot lot draw was held on February 3 at 5:00 pm at Town Hall in Frederick. Candidates for three (3) open Board of Trustee positions listed here are in the order in which they will appear on the ballot: Dan March Windi Padia Brent Bertron Chad teVeld Suzanna Healy Thomas Cave Aaron Marquez Randy B. Robinson The Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidate forum on Monday, March 7 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the United Power Carbon Valley Service Center (9586 E I-25 Frontage Rd., Longmont, CO 80504). Residents are encouraged to come and hear from the candidates running in this year’s election. Registered voters can expect to receive their ballots during the second half of March. New Colorado residents, or residents who have changed their address within the state, are encouraged to register to vote or change their address at www.govotecolorado.com. Voter registration is also available at Frederick’s Town Hall (401 Locust St.), the Weld County Clerk’s office, any motor vehicle office or drivers’ license office within Colorado. Questions about voter registration can be directed to Frederick Town Clerk Meghan Martinez at 720.382.5500 or MMartinez@FrederickCO.gov.

Hello neighbors. Four years ago, I discussed what many of us felt to be important needs of the community and shared my opinions on how to best address those needs. I spoke to the need for transportation, the community’s desire for more dining and additional retail, and the concern that the Town’s sales tax revenues were not being remitted to the Town accurately. Today, I am happy tell you as your Trustee, the Town has addressed each of these concerns and has made progress in many other areas. In 2020, the Town entered into an agreement with Via Mobility to offer transportation services to our neighbors who are 60 years or older or have a disability. Then, in 2021, the Town sought and was awarded $90,000 in CDBG funds to expand the program. In the last four years we’ve seen additional options and availability for dining and shopping with the completion of the new inline buildings at High Plains Marketplace and Firestone City Center. We’ve seen national chains such as Baskin Robins, Jersey Mikes, and Dollar General open in recent months, and we’ve had growth in locally owned dining and business. We’ve also seen investment by big business in the recently completed King Soopers expansion and remodel of Safeway. The Town has also benefited from 2019 legislation that addresses the concerns Firestone had in respect to accurate sales tax collection and remittance. By moving away from a zip-based systems and moving to a GIS based system, the Town has seen accurate and increased revenue. In addition to above, it is a focus of mine to ensure continued improvement to the quality of life we experience in Firestone. While I have served as your Trustee; the Town has added new trails, opened new parks, improved upon existing parks, and constructed the Town’s first pickleball courts. During the challenges of COVID, we worked hard to find ways keep life as normal as possible; as evidenced by the continuation of the 4th at Firestone, and the reimagination of Food & Flick Fridays. The importance of quality of life and amenities available to the residents of Firestone is unquestionable. With your vote, I will serve to ensure that life in Firestone is enjoyable, safe, and sustainable. Thank you for your support; with it, we will continue to ensure that Firestone is the community we pridefully call home.

Re-elect Don Conyac Firestone Trustee

Elect Randy Robinson Frederick Trustee I’m running for office for Frederick Board of Trustee. I’d like your vote and the opportunity to participate in the positive growth of this extraordinary town of Frederick, Colorado. With your vote, I’ll work to develop, improve, and achieve goals that benefit the community. I’m committed to working with the board to improve the town, striving to bring prosperity to the community, and listening to the concerns of our residents, families, local business owners, and many others who are invested in our community. I’m dedicated to the goal of building a better Frederick that: • Thrives economically • Maintains the “small town” feel in our neighborhoods • Honors our history This can be accomplished with fine tuning as needed, creating new ideas with committee support and discussion, negotiation, and cooperation. Together, we can move toward a positive outcome, with teamwork, and common sense. Frederick has no choice but to keep moving forward in an organized and innovative direction while creating a safe community we all call home. A VOTE for me, Randy B. Robinson, is greatly appreciated. Please vote on April 5, 2022. Ballots in your mailbox around mid-March. Email or call me at Randyrobinson357@gmail.com or 303.507.1196.

Re-elect Dan March Frederick Trustee & Mayor Pro-Tem I’m Dan March Frederick Trustee & Mayor Pro-Tem. Election time has arrived and I am asking you to re-elect me for one more term.  Born in Denver Colo Nov 02, 1949 & lifelong resident of Colo  Moved to Frederick on Dec 13, 2004  Graduate of West Denver High School & attended Colorado State University  Married with 2 children and 1 Grandchild  Worked 34 years for the City & Cnty of Denver as a laborer, surveyor and Code Enforcement Supervisor I have had the honor of serving as a Trustee for the past 4 years and Mayor ProTem for the past 2 years My wife Wanda & I are life long residents. I remain concerned about our growth and what we must do to maintain our small town ambiance. Our ability to continue to have reliable water reserves for our current residents and businesses and to have the water necessary to have the type of growth our town needs remains a top priority. Building new infrastructure and maintaining what we have continue to be a top priority for our town. Thank you for your votes. For more information call me at 720.233.4558 or email DanMarchForMayor@gmail.com.

Hello, my name is Don Conyac. For the last four years I have had the honor of serving the residents of Firestone as a Town Trustee. I would like to thank you, the residents for giving me this honor. It is an honor I do not take lightly. I have been a fire fighter for 37 years. My entire career has been responding to the needs of residents, and then taking action in order to solve the particular issue. As a Trustee, I do the same thing but in a slower, much more deliberate process. Serving people has always been a calling of mine. I am a person who strives for the best in myself and in others. I am also a forward thinking person. I see what the Town of Firestone can be. With your help, we can make Firestone a wonderful place to live in the future by being Smart and Deliberative in how we handle growth. Community is important to me. Knowing one’s neighbors makes for a tighter community. With that said. My wife and I are two of the 4 original founders of the St Vrain Christmas Walk. Last year was the 7th year of the Walk. For those of you who participated, we hope you enjoyed it. We truly enjoy doing this for our community. I see the job of a Town Trustee as one that first, listens to the residents of the town. I am your representative! This position isn’t about me. It’s about representing you as best I can. How do I do that? I proactively seek resident’s opinions. I do this by engaging you in conversations when I am going about my daily routine. When I am at any of the stores, restaurants, or even at the gas stations and even while walking and meeting people on the many trails and paths in in town. I will introduce myself as a Town Trustee and then ask that person for their opinion of what they know about what the town is doing and what some of there concerns are. I am sure some of you reading this will remember those conversations. I also, along with the rest of the board answer emails when residents contact us that way. Another way, we as a board listen is through the Talk with a Trustee meetings that are held in the Police Dept training room every first Wednesday of the month. I then take that information from all of those conversations and relay it to town staff, who will then incorporate that information into the planning moving forward. If the issue is one that needs immediate attention. I will immediately contact the town manager so the proper actions can occur. When it comes down to it. This job takes a person who is willing to be honest, do their very best and is willing to admit when mistakes are made. I do that. You can ask any who knows me. For more information on me and on issues regarding the town of Firestone, please go to www.donforﬁrestone.com or Don For Firestone on Facebook. I truly do appreciate your vote and hope to continue to serve as a Trustee for the Town of Firestone.

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Elect Doug Sharp for Firestone Mayor Neighbors – I have a passion to be your Mayor. I have served as Trustee for the past six years and during this time I learned how to be an effective municipal leader. I want to continue serving and provide Firestone with clear and focused leadership. As the Carbon Valley continues to grow it brings with it diversity and political changes. On election day April 5, the residents of Firestone have the opportunity to choose the direction of our community for the next two years. Do we desire planned growth, to maintain the status quo, or do we reverse direction? I sincerely hope that you will take the time to research all candidates for office and carefully weigh your choices. To maintain the status quo means we choose to stop growing. To reverse direction will result in wasted investment in our town services and infrastructure. I believe the answer is to move forward with smart and managed growth. A place to start is our water plan. After 16 years of analysis the current board has begun to implement a solution. We will soon have a new water treatment plan in operation that can supplement our drinking water supply. One important item – The cost of this plant will NOT increase your existing water bill. Rather this plant will be paid for by new development in the form of tap fees, storage and treatment fees, and water sales to new customers. And with an adequate and affordable supply of water we can continue to grow with new development. Our growing town needs to deal with traffic and transportation. Your current board authorized a Transportation Master Plan to identify transportation issues. That plan will soon be released. We need to identify improvements while staying within our budget. We implemented VIA transportation for seniors and the disabled. This program has been well received but the program needs to expand operational hours and service areas. We are working to bring new businesses to Firestone, especially small and local business. We cannot dictate which business is placed on a private property, but we can accommodate and attract type of business our residents’ desire. We must continue in this area. Of utmost importance is that we maintain fiscal responsibility and a balanced budget while implementing these programs and infrastructure improvements. Firestone continues to operate using our existing revenue sources without raising property taxes. These are only a few of my ideas and initiatives that I will champion as your Mayor. Please visit my web site for additional information. www.dougsharp.vote or send me an e-mail at doug@dougsharp.vote

Elect Matt Holcomb Firestone Trustee I am excited to announce my candidacy for Trustee of Firestone and ask for your support and vote in the upcoming election on April 5. I had the privilege of being a Firestone trustee from 2008 to 2016. It was a unique and special opportunity to serve my fellow neighbors as I helped move the town forward. My family came to Firestone in 2004, moving to the Ridge Crest neighborhood and eventually finding our way to Sagebrush. I owned and operated a small business for 16 years after spending 15 years in the corporate world. Given my experience and background, I would like to continue helping, and here are some areas that I think are critical to our future. Growth has been a part of Firestone’s past and will be part of its future. The challenge will be to add homes and businesses while retaining the small-town feel. I will look for opportunities that help connect residents with their neighbors and community while developing business areas that reduce the hustle and bustle of large cities. The town must have the policies, infrastructure, and services to support population changes. I believe my leadership can help the town deal with short-term growth issues and long-term strategic policies that ensure smart growth. Prioritization methods will also be critical to moving the town forward. Households learn to fund and manage their most essential activities first and then look at discretionary items as resources allow. Because Firestone’s resources are limited, the board must always ensure the most critical health, safety, and welfare items are addressed adequately and equitably for all residents. Other desired improvements can be quantified and considered for their impact and effectiveness on the town as a whole while looking for neglected areas that need particular attention. One of my consistent themes as a trustee has been the sustainability of the town. Do the decisions the board makes create long-lasting assets and policies that have a clear implementation, maintenance, and replacement support, or does a decision create items that cannot be sustained over time? I believe this comprehensive lifecycle approach yields better results for the future and reduces impulsive decisions that may be politically popular but untenable going forward. I would like to serve you in a team that continues to improve your town and provide a responsive and efficient local government. I look forward to meeting you and answering your questions in the days ahead. Please find me at www.facebook.com/ mattholcombtrustee. Congratulations to Kelly and the Consumer Report for 23 years of connections.

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Elect Paul Sorensen Firestone Trustee “In God We Trust” is our nation’s motto that was adopted by the U. S. Congress in 1956. I can think of nothing better that represents our country than those 4 words. Looking at the state of our nation 66 years later I don’t see much of In God trusting today. Back in 2007 I was a part of a Bible study using John Ortberg’s, If You Want to Walk on Water; You’ve got to Get Out of the Boat. It is a study on getting past fear to discover God’s calling in your life. As a result I decided to run for Firestone Trustee and was elected to office in 2008 and 2012. I then ran for and was elected Mayor in 2014 and 2016. I decided to not run again in 2018 and fully supported Mayor Sindelar in her 2018 campaign that she won. Although it has been 4 years since being a board member, I have decided to get out of the boat once again. I consider myself as being a Christian and I take my responsibility of serving my community exceedingly seriously. I believe in having a character built on my foundation of faith. Galatians 5:22-23 best describe the attributes I live by: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self Control. Am I perfect? No. We all fall short. There are those who hold political office or have aspirations of being elected to office that feel the same as I do. Reality is there are some who do not serve nor intend to serve with the same philosophy. Personal agendas and us vs. them mentality have driven people to do hurtful acts in the name of Love of country or community. I looked up antonyms (opposite meaning) for the 8 attributes listed in Galatians 5:22-23. Hate, Discontentment, Hostility, Aggravation, Self-Absorption, Deceitfulness, Disrespect and Disruptiveness. Does this list reflect part of the problem in our politics today? I believe so. In April, the residents of Firestone will be electing a Mayor and 3 Trustees to serve our community. I am one of several seeking a Trustee position. I fully support Trustee Doug Sharp for Mayor and reelection of Frank Jimenez and Don Conyac to the board as well. I have witnessed their dedication to seeking the best for our community and know them as being men of good character. I look forward to more good things for our community by the next board and it would be my honor if elected to serve again as Trustee in directing our “Community in Motion” Growing with Grace Paul Sorensen

Elect Drew Peterson for Firestone Mayor Hello Firestone Citizens, my name is Drew Peterson, and I am running for Mayor. I have lived in Firestone for 19 years. I love this Town. Firestone previously had the tag line “A Community in Motion”. It appears that energy has gone by the wayside. So let us all fix it with positive community energy and effort. As a former Trustee and as a Mayor ProTem, that is what I think we should do. Let us focus on: • Public Safety • Fiscal Responsibly • Limited and Focused Government • Community Events

Public Safety Public Safety is such an issue these days. Crime is on the rise across the USA. We need to continue to keep our police department focused on keeping our community safe. And they have done a tremendous job over the years. So, we need to continue to keep them well funded and properly equipped. I do not like what the current Town Board did to the 20-year superstar Police Chief David Montgomery. He is a hero.

Fiscal Responsibility As Mayor, these are the fiscal matters that I would like to lead the Town Board to address: • The current Town Board has promoted a tax and spend philosophy. Check your water rate bills. It is an “enterprise fund” so they can raise water rates without voter approval just so you know. • Central Weld Water District has been town’s treated water provider for over 40 years. Why is the current Town Board suing them for $8 million? What the heck? Can’t we just work this out? Why did the Town Board build a new expensive water treatment plant without the approval of Central Weld County Water District? Why did the Town Board build a water treatment plant when the Town does not have enough water rights to even treat? Lots of questions on this subject. • Why has the Town paid huge amounts of money to redesign Central Park? Many sport fields are shown on their plan. The Town does not have the water to dedicate to these fields. What the heck is going on? • The volunteer citizen Firestone Parks and Trails Advisory Committee promoted a very simple initial plan to get a park and playground just south of the regional library. Instead, the Town Board hired a high-priced planning firm to create more plans instead of actually making real progress. • Why did the current Town Board build a new Town Hall at Central Park, with no public hearings? We can fix it, but currently this plan is a mess.

Limited and Focused Government • No real development is happening in the Town. Why such a huge increase in Town staff, with huge salaries? Like huge. What do all these staff do all day? This needs to be adjusted back to normal.

Community Events • Let’s get back to having fun, like the 4th at Firestone. Let’s be happy again…

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Health&WELL BEING Food for the Soul: Life More Abundantly by Jim Coleman

In John’s gospel, chapter 1999-2022 10 verse 10 we find a magnificent promise. It reads, “The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy; I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly.” In The Message we have “A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.” The Amplified Bible says it this way, “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, til it overflows).” The ‘thief’ is referring to Satan, and his intent ever and only is damage to us mentally, physically, and spiritually. He is a sworn enemy of God, and will meet his Waterloo in the end when Jesus returns to straighten out the mess that our world has become. So unless you enjoy being stolen from or killed or otherwise destroyed and damaged, you would do well to heed the words of Christ and become His follower. I did this 52 years ago this month, and have never had a day of regret or disappointment since bowing my

heart to King Jesus in 1970. Let me summarize a bit on some of the ‘abundance’ I have been blessed with since that time. Number one would be a growing closeness to the Lord of the universe, and daily communion with Him and the peace that passes understanding that naturally follows when we follow Him. Secondly, I have the the joy of a 54-year marriage to the girl of my dreams. And it keeps getting better the more years we accumulate. From this union we were blessed with ten children, and from the ten have come (so far) 33 grandchildren and 2 more on the way. From the 33 has come one great grandson and another on the way. Whew! That’s a lot of blessings! But the blessings of the Lord go beyond family. Our church experience has included growing closer to a multitude of disciples of Christ as we have lived in Iowa, Minnesota, Delaware, and Colorado. We have been privileged to be a part of 7 church plants. Our circle of friendships with fellow believers goes around the globe. We got to visit Egypt, Jordan, and Israel two times and better understand places our Bible speaks of and where Jesus ministered. I have found in my work experience in

many jobs (besides pastoring) that walking with Jesus gives insights and capabilities that transcend my educational equipping and make the workplace more delightful than ‘just a job’. I have seen God answer prayer over and over for my family and for others in need. I have enjoyed the presence of the Lord on a daily basis, and have been privileged to see much of America and a few foreign countries in my lifetime, where the majesty of creation is displayed and God gets more credit for the beauty of the earth. Even in hobbies there is much for which I am thankful. On my small acreage west of Berthoud I get to raise chickens and cattle and pigs and watch them grow and flourish. Much joy comes from this agricultural experienceeven growing and making hay is fun! And we eat well too. My other hobby is restoring old cars; my 53 Ford F100 ‘rhinomobile’ and 53 Chevy ‘tribute to veterans’ give me much pleasure beyond car shows and parades. Keeping the past alive is probably why my wife and I also enjoy antiques in the home (besides ourselves). Back to the verse quoted from John 10:10- it is 100% true and amazing. Speaking from experience of over 5 decades of enjoying the abundance granted us from the Lord,

how could anyone ask for more? Yet there is more, since the blessings of the Lord will continue on into eternity. They are unending! What a deal! I got rid of my sin problem and God gave me not only an abundant life in this world, but unending joys to come. Let me put it in His words to try to capture a sense of our unbelievable future: “Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which have not entered the heart of man, ALL THAT God has prepared for those who love Him.” I don’t know about you, but with a future like that beyond the grave, I am excited to keep on following Jesus with all my heart and soul and mind and strength. Won’t you join me? Jim pastors Abundant Life Church in Mead, meeting at 4380 Highway 66, on the south side 3/10 mile east of the interstate. Come join us on Sundays at 10:00 am for a refreshing time of worship with Jesus.

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Many fire departments are experiencing serious fires, injuries, and deaths as the result of compulsive hoarding behavior. The excessive accumulation of materials in homes poses a significant threat to firefighters fighting fires and responding to other emergencies in these homes and to residents as well as neighbors.

What is hoarding? Hoarding is defined as collecting or keeping large amounts of various items in the home due to strong urges to save them or distress experienced when discarding them. Many rooms in the home are so filled with possessions that residents can no longer use the rooms as designed. The home is so overloaded with things that everyday living is compromised.

Why do people become hoarders? Hoarding is a mental disorder that can be genetic in nature, triggered by traumatic events, or a symptom of another disorder, such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or dementia. Studies have found that hoarding usually begins in early adolescence and gets worse as a person ages. It is more common among older adults.

Why is hoarding an issue for the ﬁre service? Hoarding can be a fire hazard. Many occupants die in fires in these homes. Often, blocked exits prevent escape from the home. In addition, many people who are hoarding are injured when they trip over things or when materials fall on them. Responding firefighters can be put at risk due to obstructed exits, falling objects, and excessive fire loading that can lead to collapse. Hoarding makes fighting fires and searching for occupants far more difficult. Those living adjacent to an occupied structure can be quickly affected when a fire occurs, due to excessive smoke and fire conditions. Please see the tip sheet on how you can help reduce the risk of fire injury among hoarders. https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Behavioral-

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CodeRED™ CodeRED™ has been used by Weld County since 2014 to allow public safety officials to alert residents and businesses about emergency situations. CodeRED notifies you when an emergency threatens your location, and allows you to enter multiple locations, such as a home address and a work address. You should register even if you have a landline or VOIP phone that might be automatically included. Go to https://weld911alert.com to sign up. You have the option to enroll as a guest, but we encourage you to create an account so you can log back in and update your information if it changes. You can use your Google, Facebook or Twitter credentials to create an account for a quick log-in process. If you have a cell phone and use text messages, be sure to opt in for SMS alerts, which can often reach you where a voice call cannot. If you don’t have access to a computer to sign up, please call the Carbon Valley Emergency Management Agency at (720) 526-6594, and they will assist you over the phone.

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Health&WELL BEING The VA’s Care in the Community program

Several years ago the VA created a Care in the Community department. There have been many changes along the way, but overall, the VA is doing an outstanding job referring patients to health care providers closer to their homes. Since October of 2017, veterans from the Cheyenne and Denver VA have been provided with visits for acupuncture at my office in Longmont. Happily, travel time for appointments is much less burdensome. The Care in the Community department provides an opportunity for veterans to see a wider variety of health care professionals apart from the VA, closer to home. The following provides an outline of how it works and what to expect:

 Veterans can ask for acupuncture, massage therapy, physical therapy and chiropractic care through the Care in the Community (CCN) department by first speaking with their primary care provider (pcp) at the VA either in person or over the phone.  Requested care does NOT have to be service connected.  The PCP may then authorize visits and provides the information to the Care in the Community department.  Veterans may request a certain in-network CCN provider.  TriWest calls the veteran and the provider to set up appointments.  The veteran will receive paperwork in the mail detailing how many visits were authorized.  The CCN provider takes care of submitting invoices and treatment notes  The veteran is not responsible for payment. Eligibility for the CCN program : Veterans must either be enrolled in VA health care, or be eligible for VA care > Veterans may be eligible for VA care without needing to enroll at the VA < For more information about eligibility, the link below provides a clear fact sheet:

https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/docs/pubfiles/factsheets/VA-FS_ CC-Eligibility.pdf “I am fortunate enough to have had Daisy for my Non-VA care. As a combat vet, I came home with my fair share of issues that needed addressing. Getting approved through the VA was fairly seamless and I highly recommend her service to all of my battle-buddies out there that need help. Having been utilizing acupuncturists for 14 years, I know the difference in quality care and Ms. Lear is top notch.” Darren Moon, Longmont Daisy Lear, MSOM, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac., practices Chinese medicine & acupuncture at 19411 Ute Hwy | Longmont, CO 80503. 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 www.daisylear.com.

2Become a Volunteer Storyteller! Do you know there are a group of volunteers with the St. Vrain Valley Storytellers who share the rich oral tradition of stories that teach and enchant? These volunteers tell (rather than read) stories to students in grades K-5 in the St. Vrain Valley School District. Working with teachers, our storytellers enhance literacy, stimulate imagination, and broaden multicultural understanding. As a member of St. Vrain Valley Storytellers (SVVS) you will:  Share stories in classrooms on a regular and convenient schedule;  Become a “superstar” to an enthusiastic group of young listeners;  Have more fun than you can imagine;  Meet other talented and interesting people;  Enjoy nine membership meetings a year either in-person or on-line;  Receive ongoing support during and after training. Now is your chance to join and enrich your life. Our next training classes are scheduled for April 5, April 8, April 11, and April 14. During these classes you will learn about storytelling in general and SVVS in particular. For details on this training opportunity, contact Marianne Balin (mbalinhome@gmail.com) St. Vrain Valley Storytellers is a local 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to the education and joy of elementary students through the art of storytelling. We like to say that stories told to children last forever. Please join us. It’s a wonderful experience. Peg Brown, President | St. Vrain Valley Storytellers 1053 Champion Circle | Longmont, CO 80503 | 303 845-0722

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Jeannine Truswell to retire after 36 years with United Way of Weld County

After over 36 years as head of the organization, Jeannine Truswell will soon retire from United Way of Weld County as its president and CEO. The retirement will occur the end of 2022, following the recruitment and hiring of a new leader. “I am very proud of all that United Way of Weld County has accomplished during my time as its president and CEO,” Jeannine Truswell reflected. “I have been blessed to serve our community and to work with amazing staff and partners, community leaders, volunteers and donors. Together we have worked diligently to improve the lives of people in Weld County. The United Way role in bringing about communitywide solutions, focusing on outcomes, and responding to some of the most difficult and pressing challenges is essential to the well-being of our neighbors and in assuring we have strong communities throughout Weld County.” “It hasn’t been an easy decision to retire. I passionately believe in the mission and work of our United Way,” added Truswell. “However, it is time to enjoy my husband, family and friends more. I will get involved in our community in some way, but not until I’ve had time to clean some closets, take long walks, read more fiction and enjoy the mountains of Colorado and

beaches in Florida much more than I am able to do now.” When she became the United Way of Weld County chief executive in 1986, the organization was raising a little over $500,000; now it is a $4 to $5 million organization annually. During her tenure, Truswell led the organization to:  facilitate the Weld County Child Abuse Coalition;  coordinate the Weld County portion of the Olympic Torch relay for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City;  found 211 Colorado @ UWWC, Life Stories Child and Family Advocacy (formerly A Kid’s Place) and Weld Project Connect;  bring Colorado Tutoring Corps to Weld County;  convene volunteers and partners to establish the Reading Great by 8 (formerly Promises for Children) and Weld’s Way Home community-wide efforts and related direct service programs;  lead with community partners the immediate response and long-term recovery efforts for the 2008 Windsor tornado, the 2013 northern Colorado

floods and the current COVID-19 pandemic; and  establish the Cornerstone Partner and Leaders in Giving programs. Over time, Truswell has been recognized for her leadership in numerous ways, including being A Woman’s Place Outstanding Woman of Weld County, a BizWest Most-Influential Business Leader and Woman of Distinction, the CDHS Division of Youth Services Administrator of the Year, Greeley Area Realtor Association Citizen of the Year, the Longs Peak Council—Boy Scouts of America Weld Distinguished Citizen, and Partners’ Volunteer of the Year. She also received the Colorado Nonprofit Association Steve Graham Award for Building Nonprofit Capacity. Truswell has been a director on a number of nonprofit boards during her tenure, and currently serves with BBB serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming, Colorado Children’s Campaign and the El Pomar North Regional Council. Looking ahead, Truswell continued, “United Way of Weld County is positioned well for this transition. We have an excellent board of directors and a highly skilled, dedicated and responsive professional staff. I am confident the next leader will be the right person to take our organization

upper body, lower body, cardio bursts, balance training, isometric holds, functional movements, and working multiple muscle groups at the same time.  Progress at your own speed - You determine how much pull the bands will have on you by how close or far away you are from the anchor point. Closer = less intensity, further = higher intensity, and all movements can be modified for your level.  Workout anywhere The trainer allows you to get an effective and efficient workout from anywhere. By attaching the anchor loop or door anchor to any fixed surface indoors or outdoors, you’ll have access to countless exercises and stretches, plus the class that I teach on Fridays.  The COREFIRST TRAINER is affordable – Contact me to get your trainer in person at 20% Off or if you want to order it online, I have a coupon code for 20% Off to help you save.  This is for all skill levels, health, and fitness goals. My COREFIRST fitness group class will help you achieve results by activating your Core First, build muscle, burn fat, help with muscle conditioning, strengthening, increase endurance, and improve flexibility and mobility. My COREFIRST TRAINING Fitness Group Class is every Friday morning at 8:30am. My Interval/Strength Training classes are Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:30am, and Weds at 7pm. Attend both kinds of classes and get a variety of workouts in. Are you bored with your current workout and looking for something new? Check out the video of the COREFIRST TRAINER on my website at

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forward.” T h e United Way board of directors is putting together a search committee that will soon begin a national search for the next president and CEO. We cannot express enough our deep gratitude to Jeannine for her steadfast leadership and everything she has given to make Weld County a better place for all. She will truly be missed,” shared Sara Seely, chairman of the United Way board of directors. “The board of directors is looking forward to celebrating Jeannine’s impact, legacy and accomplishments, while completing the robust process of hiring the organization’s next leader. This person will ensure United Way of Weld County remains a vital community leader and exceptional member of the United Way system.” Jeannine Truswell can be reached at Jeannine@UnitedWay-Weld.org or 970353-4300.

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A Word from CCWC’s Director Marlene Bagnull I was so looking forward to being back on the mountain for our 25th anniversary. However, there are just too many unknowns with the ongoing pandemic. The health risk is too great. So, after MUCH prayer and discussion with my team, I have made the decision to again go virtual. If you were with us virtually last August, you know what an amazing job my team did. And this year is going to be even better thanks to my son who gave me six laptops he refurbished. As a result, we will not need to pre-record workshops. Everything will be live and available to view for three months post-conference! 10 hours of Learning Labs 47 hours of Workshops 44 hours of Continuing Sessions 5 hours of Keynotes 4.5 hours of Panels

That’s 110 hours to encourage and equip you to write about a God who is real, who is reachable, and who changes lives! Yes, it won’t be the same as being in person. I’ll miss the hugs and the mountains and the elk (and the moose I hoped to finally see this year), but the connection I will still feel with everyone – and especially with the Lord – will not be diminished by going virtual. I know the same will be true for you. So take some time to check out this year’s faculty and program. And please visit again for information on appointments in addition to photos and bios of all our faculty. Also, if you’re not on our email list, I encourage you to join so you don’t miss out on anything.

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Girls Wrestling Coach Rachel Salaz Developed Passion For Wrestling Through Involvement With Her Dad’s Coaching By Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief of The Mav Student News

Throughout her life, Rachel Salaz’s has been heavily involved with wrestling, and after working to start the SVVSD Girls Wrestling program, her love for the sport has grown even more. The SVVSD Girls Wrestling team is coached by MHS Athletic Secretary Rachel Salaz and her father, who has coached wrestling for the entirety of Salaz’s life. For Coach Salaz, spending time with her dad at athletic gyms and during wrestling practices and tournaments started at a very young age. “I don’t know winter without wrestling in it,” she said. Around eight or nine years old, Salaz started scoring at tournaments for her dad’s team. She began attending state wrestling tournaments with the team at ten years old. “[Wrestling] has been my whole life,” Salaz said. From as young as ten years old, she hasn’t “missed a boys state wrestling tournament”. She continued growing her involvement with wrestling when her oldest son started wrestling at age five. She was a board member for the Frederick Wrestling Club when her son was younger, doing everything from hosting concession stands to running tournaments. She has now transitioned to Colorado Top Team School of Wrestling, which was initially based out of the MHS building. The Mead Boys Wrestling program headed by Ty Tatham brought her oldest son to Mead High School, bringing Salaz to MHS as well. Following in the Salaz family footsteps, her youngest son now wrestles at Mead. In middle school, Salaz was the team manager for the boys wrestling team. That carried on to high school, where she managed the team her dad coached. Salaz and others began writing petitions to allow girls on school wrestling teams in high school. “Girls couldn’t wrestle [then],” she said. “It was frustrating for me because I thought, ‘That’s not fair. Why can’t a girl wrestle?’”

This petitioning process led to the first girl being permitted to wrestle on her school team. This happened the year after she graduated, which brought mixed emotions. “[I was] feeling a little defeated because it wasn’t my senior year,” she said. “But [I was also] feeling accomplished.” She said she “remember[s] when the first girl took the mat”. The fact that she had been a crucial part of pioneering that opportunity felt like a victory to her. Even so, Salaz commented that it took another 25 years to allow girls their own wrestling team instead of girl members being on boy wrestling teams. Eventually, CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association) sanctioned it and the Girls Wrestling team was officially offered to SVVSD. When Boys Wrestling at MHS was first shut down due to the pandemic, many were advocating for the season to still be allowed to happen. She had applied to be the coach for the upcoming Girls Wrestling team at the time. Mead Boys Wrestling coach Ty Tatham and Athletic Director Chad Eisentrager were both also involved in opening the Girls Wrestling team. Boulder County approved the team for their first season last year the week before their first tournament. It was a close call — Salaz said that “because of COVID, it was almost not a season for [them]”. Salaz coaches alongside her dad. She is so grateful for all the help he’s been able to offer. She said that had her dad not been involved, the team wouldn’t be where they are now. As coaches, Salaz and her dad work to develop close relationships with the girls. She said, “We want them to understand not only the sport,… but how you can grow as a young woman.” Lessons that apply to life outside of wrestling are incorporated into practices. Right now the two coaches are working with the girls on the idea of trusting themselves. Because of the relationships that Salaz

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has built with each of the girls on the team, they will forever have an impact on her life. She said that just because she isn’t going to be their coach beyond high school “doesn’t mean that [she will] forget about them”. “These girls know that I’m here for them outside… of wrestling,” she added. Salaz also said that because “there’s not a lot of female coaches,” being a woman and working with the team has developed an understanding between the athletes and her. Nutrition is also a huge part of wrestling, and in order to help the girls on the team work to align nutrition and performance, Salaz is working to become a certified nutritionist through an online course she’s taking. Though wrestling has been a huge part of her life, Salaz has “never got to wrestle a match” and has “never stepped foot on the mat as a wrestler”. Despite that, being involved has taught her just as much perseverance and confidence as any wrestling athlete. Her mindset has always been more focused on growth than wins and losses.

“We are going to wrestle hard. That’s our goal,” she said. She wants the girls to “learn from each match” regardless how it’s written down in the records. Currently, the Girls Wrestling hashtag is #PrettyTough. Salaz has had this motto in mind for a Girls Wrestling team for years and was excited to use it. She said, “Not only can the girls be pretty, but they can be tough.” As a result, the girls were able to each have their “tough” and their “pretty” pictures taken, which were posted side by side on the Girls Wrestling team Facebook page. Salaz has worked not only to offer the Girls Wrestling program to students in the first place, but also to create an environment of empowerment and growth. Coaching with her dad has been a full circle experience for her, and she has really enjoyed watching the girls “grow within themselves”. Anyone interested in supporting the team may go to www.fanangel.com and search Lady Mavericks Wresting.

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In the last quarter of 2021, the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce initiated the production of an all new area guide for the Carbon Valley Chamber members. After months of collecting, compiling, and correcting business data from the three towns making up Carbon Valley, plus Mead and some from Erie, the directory listing is complete. Ad sales made the publication possible and gratitude goes to those who purchased ads of varying sizes. The full color, glossy magazine has been fully proofed and is now in the last stage of prepping it for printing. If all goes as planned, the magazine will be distributed by spring! While the project took longer than planned, it now includes the welcoming of the new Chamber Director, Jenn Venerable. Please call 303.833.5997 or email carbonvalley@gmail.com if your info needs updating or if you are not in the directory. Great effort went into the compliation of the directory listings. Our apologies for any error or omission. Photo Co

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In late November, a large group of individuals gathered to cheer on Jeff McGovern, Colorado division president for Brookfield Residential, and Beth Forbes, executive director of Home Builders Foundation (HBF), as they grasped the handles of a large pair of scissors and snipped a ribbon adorning the front of a new home in the Barefoot Lakes subdivision in Firestone, Colo. As part of the ribbon cutting ceremony, McGovern also presented Forbes with a $123,300 check made out to Home Builders Foundation, a nonprofit that performs home modifications that enable individuals with disabilities and their families to live more independent, elevated lives. This is the seventh Inspiration House to be completed since the program’s initiation in 2003. The Inspiration House is a fundraising initiative in which a Denver home builder and its trade base collaborate to raise funds through the sale of a newly constructed home. The program begins with a partnering home builder who selects the home project and then works with its trade base to discount and/or donate services and materials to significantly reduce the cost of the home build. Proceeds from the sale of the completed home are then donated to HBF. More than 20 trades participated in the 2021 Inspiration House and generated one of the largest donations in the program’s history. According to McGovern, sponsorship of the Inspiration House was a natural fit for Brookfield Residential’s Colorado office and the emphasis it places on community involvement. McGovern said, “Our company believes in extending our work beyond the creation of thriving communities to make a positive contribution to the quality of life, and enhance the environment in which our customers, employees and other partners live, work and play.” During the ribboncutting ceremony, McGovern thanked the participating trades, stating, “The individuals in the home building community are among the most generous I have ever met. I am extremely proud of everyone who played a role in this year’s Inspiration House.” The new homeowners were in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony and were excited to hear about the role their home played in helping others. Also in attendance was Michael Solano, a veteran and former policeman who was assisted by HBF after becoming a paraplegic due to a spinal cord injury. Solano shared his appreciation for the organization that helped him regain his independence following his injury. Forbes shared with the crowd the huge impact the donation made possible by the Inspiration House would have for HBF, noting that the demand for home modifications – which are provided by the nonprofit to clients free of charge – continues to increase. Since 1993, HBF has completed 1,900 modifications, nearly 230 of which were done in 2021 and even more requests are expected in 2022. Forbes thanked everyone who participated for, “Enabling us to help even more people live independently in their homes by providing greater access, reinforcing safety and equipping recipients with the ability to tackle everyday tasks.” Individuals or referring agencies may request a home modification from HBF by completing the online application located at https://hbfdenver.org/apply-for-assistance.

Host A Business Before Hours Let’s showcase your business and network with Chamber members and area business representatives in the morning. The following dates are available; August 17, 2022 | September 21, 2022 | October 19, 2022 If you are a home-based business or have a limited gathering space let us know and we can find a partner business that could co-host with you. Email info@carbonvalleychamber. com with your interest, preferred date or with any questions you may have.

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The vintage revival ministry (VRM) is a ministry borne out of the intense desire to see the move of God that transcends any human-initiated divide, and intentionally create an atmosphere that causes the supernatural to thrive naturally. Currently, VRM has different ministry avenues as follows: Christian Singles Connect: If you are looking to connect with like-minded folks, professionals around and outside Denver, this VRM Christian Singles Connect Group is for you. Also, if you are looking for a community of friends where you can connect and engage at a deeper level of conversation and interaction, then the VRM Christian Singles Connect Group is for you. We organize events for singles, where you can expect to grow, find purpose, discover who are you and become the best expression of yourself. This singles program is a Christian platform to interact and share ideas with other singles who are looking to participate and contribute to discussions around building relationships. Note that this is a free event, with no obligation to pay or subscribe. https://bit.ly/3shlPzt Weekly half-hour prayer meeting: Every Thursday evening (7 - 7:30 pm MST), we hold a non-denomination prayer meeting to pray for everyone’s needs and intentionally build spiritual capacity in Christ. Apostolic Discipleship Class (ADC): The ADC is a systematic and structured spiritual growth curriculum designed to enable willing believers to undergo an experience of systematic spiritual transformation which can guarantee their attainment of increasing Christ-likeness and maturity in Him. Dr Michael Emmanuel is an energy consultant who believes you can take the anointing and the presence of the Lord to the marketplace. He and his wife, Foluso Emmanuel, live in Frederick Colorado and are currently leading this ministry. You can email them michaelikechi@gmail.com.

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Donald Wayne Warembourg was born on October 13, 1937 in Boulder, Colorado. He passed away on January 21, 2022 in Aurora, Colorado at the age of 84. Don was preceded in death by father August, sister Naomi, wife Linda, and mother Elsie. Don is survived by wife Arlie, daughters Renee’ Witty (Terry) and Michelle Badger (Matt). Gretchen Kullman (Jeff ), Larry Sampson (Amy) Grandchildren, Lindsey and Luke Witty, Katie Badger, Kevin(Leah), Mark and Ben Kullman. Great grandchildren Josalyn and Cole Geddis, and Kylie Kullman. Don grew up in Dacono, at that time, a small town of 300 people. He attended Dacono grade school (two rooms) from grades one through four, then Frederick for five through twelve. He graduated from Frederick High School in May of 1955. He attended University of Colorado, and in 1958 married Linda Deliere. He graduated from the University in 1959 with a degree in mechanical engineering and a commission of second Lieutenant in the US Army. His tour of duty was spent at Ft. Lewis, Washington. After discharge from the Army in 1962, he started with Public Service. In 1968, Don was put in charge of building & operating the Fort St. Vrain nuclear power plant. He continued there through the decommissioning of the plant. He retired from Public Service after 35 years. While working, Don was very active on the Frederick Town Board for several years. He loved watching his daughters participate in their many activities. He and Linda stayed active traveling with friends and family throughout the United States and Europe until Linda passed away in June of 2001. In July of 2005 Don married Arlie Sampson. They eventually moved to Aurora, Colorado in July of 2014. Don and Arlie continued to enjoy traveling and visited several countries. Don was extremely active in his community. He enjoyed social gatherings and events. He loved time spent with his many lifelong friends. He especially loved the time spent with his family. His last few years were challenging because of health issues but he continued to live his life to the fullest. Don was a great man and was loved and respected by many. He will be greatly missed. Don’s funeral was be held on Monday, January 31st at 11:00a.m. at Howe Mortuary in Longmont, Colorado. Viewing took place at 10:00a.m. Graveside services were at Foothills Gardens Of Memory. A reception was held at Howe Mortuary after the graveside services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don’s name to St. Jude or to the Eagle Bend Church which he and Arlie attended regularly.

Our precious daughter, sister, wife and mother Kellie Laine (Becker) Raniseski, died December 24, 2021. Born on February 18, 1983 in Longmont Colorado to George and Andrea (Schell) Becker. Kellie lived in Longmont for the first 18 years of her life. Kellie was the youngest of three children. She truly loved her big sister and big brother. They were always together growing up and their relationship continued into adulthood. Kellie went to Mead elementary and Mead middle school. She was a girl scout and attended Rocky Mtn. Christian Church in Niwot in her early years. She started playing basketball in 3rd grade. At the age of 10 she began violin lessons and continued to play the violin for 4 years. Basketball became her focus in 6th grade. She played for the Longmont Lighting team through 8th grade. She was also very active in student government in middle school. Kellie went to Skyline High School where she played volleyball, soccer, tennis and 4 years of varsity basketball. She was also active in high school student government. She graduated from Skyline High school in 2001. Kellie received a full ride basketball scholarship to Ft Lewis College in Durango CO. She earned a degree in Exercise Science and graduated from Ft. Lewis in the spring of 2005. In the summers while going to college, she worked at Cornerstone Preschool in Longmont as a teacher’s aide. Following college Kellie enrolled at IBMC in Ft. Collins to earn her massage therapist degree. She continued to work at the preschool while attending message school. Kellie was a massage therapist for 11 years. Her first job as a massage therapist was in Greeley, CO. at the Greeley Athletic Club. Kellie met her husband Jay online in the summer of 2007. They were pen pals and became great friends. They got to know each other intimately through months of exchanging lengthy letters and emails. On August 3rd of that year, Kellie and Jay met in person for the first time, and it was love at first sight! The fateful meeting happened at the Old Chicago in downtown Fort Collins. This would be the beginning of a classic love story. During their courtship, Kellie and Jay used to have what they called “perfect date nights” each week. They would get dressed to the nines, enjoy a meal over candlelight, and get to know each other on deeper levels. Through this experience, they found just what it looks when God brings “the one” into the picture. A short four months later, Kellie and Jay were engaged on December 8th, 2007. A little over a year from the day they first met in person, Kellie and Jay tied the knot on August 7th, 2008, and so a grand adventure began. One of Kellie’s lifelong dreams surrounded having a family of her own, and being a stay at home mom who poured into her children. God granted this wish times three, as Kellie and Jay welcomed Charles Becker (Charlie) into the family on October 12th, 2009, and Georgia Anne and Joseph John Jr (Joey) into the family on July 29th, 2011. Kellie poured into her children as a stay at home mom, for every day of their lives. She created more memories, enjoyed more experiences, taught more to them, and learned more about them, in her short time, than most parents hope to in a lifetime. The defining moment of Kellie’s entire life happened on Sunday, August 31st, 2014. This is the day when she was baptized, and officially declared Jesus Christ to be her Lord and Savior. She made her relationship with Jesus her own, and dedicated the rest of her life to serving the Lord, always putting the Lord first in everything that she did. Her mission statement was, “she walked with God” and to the day she passed she had this message on a post-it note attached to her laptop. In every sense of the word, Kellie was a follower and disciple of Jesus. Her day always started with time in God’s word, and time in prayer, and she dedicated her life to loving and serving people, as her Lord had tasked her to do. Not only loving her spouse, her children, her family, and friends, but loving everyone she had the pleasure of coming in contact with. Her words were always loving and encouraging to everybody. She shined the Lord’s light in the brightest possible way. Kellie answered the Lord’s call, in becoming part of many ministries throughout the years. She was engaged in MOPS as a young mother, she poured into bible studies, women’s groups, couples groups, she coached Upwards basketball, she home schooled her kids, she served in the monthly Shine ministry for individuals with special needs, but her true calling landed within children’s ministry. Not only did she make great sacrifices to home school her children and fight for their very souls; she also poured the love of Jesus into countless kids, as a staple within children’s ministry for many, many years. She was a natural at teaching children how to love Jesus and become the best they could be. She loved children and helped take care of her first-born nephew Jamin Hunter when he was born. As each new child was born into her family, she helped take care of them all. They all lovingly called her TT. She cared for many children through the years and 5 years ago started taking care of family and friend’s children full time. She truly loved children and treated them like her own. She had the joy of taking care of her youngest nephew Beckham Hunter for the last 3 1/2 years. He loved her dearly and would tell her numerous times a day “TT I love you so much!” Kellie is preceded in death by her niece Phifer Jean Hunter, Grandfathers Francis (Gene) Schell and George Becker Sr. and Grandmother Margie Becker. She leaves behind her adoring parents Andrea and George Becker, her husband Joseph John (Jay) and their children Charles Becker, Georgia Anne and Joseph John (Jr) Raniseski. She is further survived by her brother DeHaven and wife Kate Becker, their children Kylie, McKenna, and Greyson Becker, her sister Bethany and husband Blais Hunter, their children Jamin, Blais, Kohen and Beckham Hunter and her Grandmother Dora Schell. Our sweet Kellie has gone too soon. We had so many more adventures planned to do together.

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Nightbirde Dies at 31 After Valiant Fight With Cancer By Movieguide® Staff

Singer-songwriter Jane Marczewski, better known by her stage name Nightbirde, died on Feb. 20 at the age of 31 after battle with severe cancer. AGT host Terry Crews confirmed the news on social media on Feb. 21. “We are saddened to learn about @_ nightbirde’s Passing. Our Condolences goes to her Closest Family & Friends in such of This difficult time. We Love you, Nightbirde,” Crews wrote on Instagram. Marczweski grew an extensive and loyal fan base after her Golden-buzzer performance on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT in June 2021. Movieguide® previously reported: On June 8, Marczweski walked onto the stage with a smile as judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara posed their introductory questions. Behind her joyful attitude, the 30-year-old Marcweski revealed that she was battling cancer in her lungs, lymph nodes, ribs, liver, and spine. However, before singing an original song called “It’s OK,” Marcweski noted that her happiness is not rooted in her circumstances. “It’s important that everyone knows that I’m so much more than the bad things that happened to me,” she told the judges. Marcweski described the song as “a story of the last year of my life.” Although Marcweski explained that she had only a 2% chance of beating her cancer this time around, she quickly added: “But 2% is not 0%. Two percent is something, and I wish people knew how amazing it is.” After her performance, Nightbirde was met with a standing ovation. Several weeks into the competition, Nightbirde announced her withdrawal from AGT to focus on her health. “Sharing my heart with the world on AGT has been an honor and a dream come true. My point of view this summer has been astounding. What a miracle that the pain I’ve walked through can be reworked into beauty that makes people all over the world open their eyes wider,” she wrote on Instagram. “Since my audition, my health has taken a turn for the worse and the fight with cancer is demanding all of my energy and attention. I am so sad to announce that I won’t be able to continue forward on this season of AGT. Life doesn’t always give breaks to those that deserve it—but we knew that already.” Nightbirde was an instant fan-favorite and inspired many through her candid but optimistic outlook on life fueled by her faith in God. “Call me bitter if you want to—that’s fair. Count me among the angry, the cynical, the offended, the hardened. But count me also among the friends of God. For I have seen Him in rare form. I have felt His exhale, laid in His shadow, squinted to read the message He wrote for me in the grout: ‘I’m sad too,’” she wrote in a blog post. “If an explanation would help, He would write me one—I know it… I remind myself that I’m praying to the God who let the Israelites stay lost for decades. They begged to arrive in the Promised Land, but instead He let them wander, answering prayers they didn’t pray. For forty years, their shoes didn’t wear out. Fire lit their path each night. Every morning, He sent them mercy-bread from heaven.” Please join Movieguide® in praying for the friends and family of Nightbirde.

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February 18, 1983 to December 24, 2021

“The Journey of Grief & Loss”

The trip you would never take if you had a choice.

Loss changes everything. We move through life working hard, playing hard, and following our dreams until suddenly the road we are on comes to an end and we are forced into a painful detour, a direction we would never have chosen on our own. Our loved one is gone. This change creates intense emotional pain and we realize we need help to stay healthy in our grief. A workshop on the basic elements of healthy grieving. Isolating, overeating, overdrinking, and shutting down emotionally are all unhealthy examples of how many people cope with their loss. This workshop will help you understand the key elements necessary for healthy grieving. This workshop is scheduled for four Tuesday evenings in March, 2022. March 1, 8, 15 & 22; 6:00pm - 7:30pm Mountain Standard Time. Workshop format is Zoom-based and includes alternating teaching and discussion. Register for the workshop at https://wegrieve.net/grief-workshops/

Page 16 Consumer Report for Carbon Valley, Erie & Mead—Local News & Business Info for Residents Vol. 23, Issue 3 In March, United Power will host four candidate forums for members. Forums are free, RSVPs are not required and light refreshments will be served. TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022 | 7:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Coal Creek Canyon Community Center 3158 Highway 72, Golden 80403

Carbon Valley Service Center 9586 E I-25 Frontage Rd, Longmont 80504

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. Riverdale Regional Park, Waymire Dome 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton 80601 Offered as Hybrid Event: Livestream online at www.unitedpower.com.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022 | 7:30 a.m. Fort Lupton Recreation Center, Room 3 203 S. Harrison, Ft. Lupton 80621

MEET THE CANDIDATE FORUMS

ANNUAL ME ETING Wed, April 13 , 2022 Riverdale Re

gional Park More inform ation at www.united power.com

COVID-19 NOTICE United Power is monitoring COVID-19 restrictions, and in the event conditions do not permit in-person events, virtual formats will still be available. Visit www.unitedpower.com for updates and current health department requirements.

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Groundbreaking Pilot to Leverage Energy from Oil and Gas Wells to Generate Dispatchable Power Denver and Brighton, Colo. – Transitional Energy, a geothermal development company, joined Brightonbased United Power to announce that they have signed a Letter of Intent to develop a dispatchable energy pilot program. The program will focus on geothermal resources from oil and gas operations located in the electric cooperative’s service territory. United Power provides electric service to multiple oil and gas operations in Colorado’s DJ Oil Basin. Transitional Energy’s program will use geothermal energy to generate dispatchable baseload electric power. The program may be used with both operational and abandoned wells to capture and convert what would otherwise be waste geothermal energy to electricity. Many oil and gas operators use traditional electric service to power drilling rigs and other well pad equipment. Through this partnership, United Power and Transitional Energy will be able to provide a unique solution that can convert

oil and gas operations using traditional electric service to facilities powered by up to 100% geothermal resources. Owneroperators of wells in the United Power service territory would work directly with Transitional Energy to utilize the technology to offset their energy purchases while reducing their greenhouse gas footprint. Transitional Energy was founded in Colorado and is partially funded by a grant from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Taking advantage of the team’s oil and gas expertise as well as emerging advancements in Organic Rankine Cycle technology for heat recovery, Transitional Energy will tap into the geothermal potential of thousands of wellbores within the DJ Basin. Reuse of existing wells and infrastructure is a capital-efficient way to use the heat beneath our feet. This pilot program compliments the many innovative energy investments United Power has made in renewable energy projects in its territory.

“United Power is excited to work on this innovative pilot project,” stated Dean Hubbuck, United Power’s Chief Energy Resources Officer. “Utilizing clean, economical geothermal energy to provide local power that can be dispatched when needed is a critical component of our growing energy portfolio. Geothermal energy represents a huge untapped renewable resource that can reduce our reliance on power from other traditional sources.”

About Transitional Energy Transitional Energy is a geothermal development company based in Denver. The company is majority women owned and Native led. With deep expertise in subsurface engineering, facilities engineering and geology, Transitional Energy is passionate about a clean energy future and utilizing existing oil and gas wells and infrastructure to generate geothermal energy. Learn more at www. transitionalenergy.us.

About the United Power United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, delivering electricity to homes, farms and businesses throughout Colorado’s northern front range. The cooperative is one of the fastest-growing electric cooperatives in the nation, and in June 2021 joined the elite ranks of cooperatives serving more than 100,000 meters. The 900-square mile service territory extends from the mountains of Coal Creek and Golden Gate Canyon, along the I-25 corridor and Carbon Valley region, to the farmlands of Brighton, Hudson, and Keenesburg. United Power is also a founding member of the NextGen Cooperative Alliance, dedicated to expanding the power supply and procurement options and reforming the traditional generation and transmission business model. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

Continue the Course with Doug Sharp as Firestone Mayor IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GOVERN A TOWN? The Town of Firestone is on a journey. We need a Leader to set the course, a Navigator to keep us on track, and an Engine to move our community forward. It is critical that everyone works together to benefit the residents and business owners of our town. Traits of a Good Mayor Leadership Parliamentarian Team Player Encouraging Fair and Unbiased Available to all Involved in community Traits of a Good Trustee Thoughtful Researched Reasoned Unbiased Visionary Traits of a Good Staff Qualified Professional Goal Oriented Attention to Detail Disciplined

Affordable/Sustainable Water Sources Are Critical For Our Town To Prosper Our Water Treatment Plant allows diversity of sources, lowers costs, and reduces impact on residents during shortages or droughts The Board in 2020 put 16 years of planning into motion, addressing our water needs to ensure our future for the next 40 years Improved Parks for All to Enjoy Neighbors Point Park opens this summer with significant involvement with neighborhood leaders, bringing their vision to reality Central Park: After sixteen years, this Board listened, responded, and created an achievable, budgeted plan Historic Firestone Neighborhood–The Heart of Our Community Committed to revitalizing Historic Firestone and creating harmony between residential and business properties Water Line Replaced. Plus streets maintained or replaced (all streets in Firestone repaired/ maintained)

LOOK TO DOUG SHARP Six years as Trustee Small Business Owner Active in our Community Team Builder Result Oriented

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Fiscal Responsibility – Present and Future Investing in our community w/responsible spending Repayment of controlled debt utilizing existing revenue streams without tax increases Sales tax collection issue resolved with Longmont and online purchases contribute sales tax to Firestone Business Growth – Firestone is Ready for Business Corporate business is investing in Firestone with retail store expansions and renovations We are accommodating and incentivizing to attract the businesses our residents desire New homes are currently available with new builds coming

MOVING FORWARD WITH VISION FOR COMMUNITY Focus on Our Community Work together Always work for our residents’ best interests Communicate Avoid special interests Focus on Key Principles Remain fiscally responsible (w/only controlled debt) Communicate Continue community events Improve services requested by residents Focus on Needed Projects and Initiatives Continue with our water strategy Bring improvements and attractions to Central Park Implement Historic Firestone Neighborhood Plan Bring broadband to Firestone

VOTE  April 5

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD

I welcome your questions or thoughts. I can be reached through my web page, by e-mail, or at community events. www.DougSharp.Vote | doug@dougsharp.vote www.facebook.com/Douglas.Sharp.for.Mayor

“Let’s work together to build a better Firestone.” Learn More at

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Together On An Even Keel for a Better Firestone!