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Want to Bike More and Drive Less? Italy’s Bicycle Manufacturer Colnago in Frederick with New Commuter Bike: The “Impact Colnago” Helps You Go Green

By Kelly Fordyce Martindale

Are you wanting to bike more and drive less? Check out Colnago’s new commuter bike, the Impact Colnago.

It’s for all types of riders and the Impact Colnago is on-site, just for you, March 18, at Shalom Bikes located at 142 6th Street in Frederick. Colnago will be showcasing their brand-new Concept bike and their full-on flagship bike - the C60. Colnago is the Ferrari of bicycles, not figuratively but literally. Their V1-r was designed in conjunction with Ferrari and has their logo on the frame because of it.

Colnago, the Italian manufacturer of high quality, innovative bicycles is in Frederick, at Shalom Bikes, March 18.

Whether you are a professional cyclist or someone striving to ride more often, Colnago has the right bike for you. Stop in and ask questions from Italy’s Colnago Representative and bring your bike for a FREE bicycle safety check. Bring your children’s bicycles too! This is a family event, free to the public.

The Impact Colnago is a commuter bike that navigates both hillside paths as well as city streets. It’s lightweight with a double-butted, reliable aluminum frame. This means the tubes are thicker at the joints for better/stronger welding junctions while the center of the tube is

a lot thinner for weight savings and ride quality. Plus, Shalom Bikes carries a variety of bikes from the Colnago collection that meet the expectations of professional racers.

Family time important to you?

Consider a family bike ride around the Carbon Valley. Perhaps you and a friend would like to take on a larger territory. Did you know that Shalom Bikes offers group rides? Yes, they do. Ask Angel Berdiales, the owner, about these rides while you attend the event on March 18. Ask Angel about his professional racing career also. His passion is to help you enjoy cycling, safely.

That’s the reason Angel is offering FREE bicycle safety checks on March

18. He wants you and your family to be safe on the roads. Bring your bikes in, first come first serve, for the safety checks. He has mechanics on duty to fix any issues at a 50% off repairs on March 18 only. The discount does not apply to parts needed.

Shalom Bikes sells bicycles of all types, brands and sizes. The store carries helmets, clothing, parts, supplies, and other gear for cyclists. They are Carbon Valley owned and operated, so when you purchase from Shalom, you are investing in your community.

Watch for more articles about Angel Berdiales as he and cycling partner, Carlos Bautista, are training for the 2018 Race Across

America. You might recall that this team of two men, Angel and Carlos, won the Race Across the West in their category in 2014. If you are interested in sponsoring the team, please contact them at 303.833.4160. There will be national coverage which is publicity for your company.

Shalom Bikes is happy to serve you now, March 18, and all summer long with all your cycling needs.

There are two Group Rides planned in March. March 4th starting at 7:30 lasting about 2 hours. Another Group Ride on March 18, leaving at 8am, led by Carlos.

The ride will be about a 30mile road ride and return no later than 10am.

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What’s On My Mind

Kelly Martindale, Publisher

Put the Past Where It Belongs

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t happened again, an announcement that brings the highest highs only to be deemed a mistake, then dropping someone to their lowest lows…While La La Land people (in my mind) should not be disappointed after winning so many awards, there must be a hollow place in the hearts of those who had to hand the Oscars over to the true winners of the night.

Moonlight won best picture of the year, a bit anti-climatically, unfortunately.

I have not viewed either of these movies but this experience reminded me of how often “humans” make mistakes.

Thankfully, most mistakes don’t happen on television in front of millions of viewers around the world, however, our mistakes do hurt those who share our lives.

Like this Oscar mistake which will be shared, tweeted and viewed over and over again, our own mistakes can haunt us.

Even secret mistakes can pursue us and have potential to destroy us. Sometimes the private shame does the most damage.

I have made many errors in judgment, personally and professionally, that tap me on the shoulder. It’s hard to forgive myself, let alone forget the experiences. What makes it more troubling is when my mistakes cause pain to another person in my life. Several examples pop into my mind as I write this.

Dear Editor...

Correcting the problem doesn’t always “fix” it. For example, if you rear-end someone’s car and your insurance pays for the damage, that vehicle gets repaired.

Done, fixed, no worries. It’s a car. It’s much more complicated when it involves people.

For instance, what if you say something negative about someone behind their back…it gets worse if it gets repeated…and it’s really an issue when the target of the gossip hears it. The damage is done and there is no insurance to fix the wounded.

“What if it’s true?” Doesn’t matter. I know. I’ve been there. I’ve gossiped. It’s wrong. Even though I apologized for my words, they are already out there in the universe. I can’t take them back.

“What if it’s false?” Shame, shame, shame on the gossiper. False words have the power to destroy relationships, businesses and lives. Sadly, there are many in and around the Carbon Valley who have experienced this.

Some mistakes are just that, mistakes.

Like reading what is written on the card handed to you. Don’t make it worse by throwing someone else under the bus, such as this. “I blame Steve Harvey,” Jimmy Kimmel said on stage in an attempt to make light of the awkward situation.

I get it, Kimmel’s response was what a comedian does naturally. It was his job to keep the show moving forward. Even though Steve Harvey capitalized on the comment, you must wonder if Harvey thinks, “Will this ever go away?”

Isn’t that what we want from our mistakes, especially those that cost us dearly, that they would “just go away.”

Is it possible for horrible situations to

“Sorrow is better than laughter, for sadness has a refining influence on us.”

Ecclesiastes 7:3 Deadline for Every Issue of the CVCR is the 15th of Each Month...Late???

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Letter to the Editor: You recently did a large story on the “Great New Urgent Care/ER” facility off Hwy 52. Your article outlined how it was so great that residents will only be charged for ER in the event of a true emergency and urgent care for everything else making it such affordable care for residents, well this is not the case! This facility is a huge scam and buyers need to be made aware of this.

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We recently used the Urgent Care facility and paid our urgent care copay at the time of the visit and received a receipt showing a payment for URGENT CARE. A few weeks later various bills starting rolling in for an ER visit, and ER physician bill, facility bill etc all of this on top of the Urgent Care Copay we had already paid at the time of service. I contacted the facility was told to deal with their billing dept. Called the billing dept located in Aurora and they are

simply disappear? Not likely. Even if they seem to be gone, they sort of linger in the background waiting to pounce at an unpredictable time. So what now?

Do the next thing, the right thing, immediately. Take ownership of the action. Don’t cast blame or redirect responsibility to someone or something else. Seek forgiveness. (Give the pardon) From that point on, let your actions show you are sincere. Don’t look back.

A lot of bad things have happened to me in the past and I have caused a lot of bad things to happen to others. I continue to make amends to those I have wronged and I have worked to forgive those who have abused me. I can only do this with the help of Jesus. Reconciliation is His business, after all. His death was for all the wrongs happening on this earth and His resurrection was to offer freedom to every human on earth. God loves every person, regardless…regardless, God loves every person.

It is written that when we ask God to forgive us, He does. It is also written that when God forgives, He remembers the offence NO MORE. With God, it is possible that the bad stuff can “just go away.”

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Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Fire Chief Theodore Poszywak Receives Service Award

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uring the Board meeting on Jan. 25, 2017, the Firestone Board of Trustees, as well as members of Town staff, presented Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District (FFFPD) Fire Chief Theodore Poszywak with a Service Award to recognize his 11 years of service, dedication, and leadership to the Carbon Valley community.

Chief Poszywak’s Service Award is a result of his outstanding leadership and devotion to protect and serve others throughout his tenure. For instance, he began his career as a firefighter in 1989 when he volunteered for Horry County Fire/ Rescue (HCFR) located in South Carolina.

Due to his dedication and commitment to serve, he continually elevated into higher positions of responsibility and leadership, including being hired as a fulltime firefighter in 1994 and becoming the Deputy Chief of HCFR in 2003. Late in 2005, the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District noticed his many talents and hired him as Fire Chief after a comprehensive search and assessment process.

“Fire Chief Poszywak has done everything possible to build the very best fire district that could support our community. The fire district has always been one of the highest quality organizations that we have worked with because of its professionalism and its thoroughness. I speak for myself and I believe I speak for the people of Firestone when I say thank you,” said Mayor Paul Sorensen.

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Carbon Valley Animal Hospital Offering Vaccine Clinic March 11 Dr. Lesya Ukrainchuk of Carbon Valley Animal Hospital, 101 West Grant Avenue, Firestone, has announced that the annual Vaccine Clinic for dogs and cats is Saturday March 11, 9am – noon. Service is provided on a first come, first served basis so patrons are encouraged to arrive early. Pet owners will be charged only for the vaccine and not for office exams. Vaccine prices start at $19.

Dr. Lesya says the vaccines are of the latest technology, which means they contain less preservatives and are about half the dosage of previous vaccines. “It is the preservatives and not the vaccines that some pets are allergic to,” Dr. Lesya reports.

Due to the busyness of the morning, no regular pet exams will be scheduled for March 11. The Firestone Police Department will be present to provide pet licenses as well. For more information, contact Carbon Valley Animal Hospital at 303.833.2244 or carbonvalleyanimalhospital@gmail.com.

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The St. Vrain Ranch Christmas Walk Committee reported that because of the publicity by the CVCR they went from 250 people enjoying the Christmas walk in 2015 to 3,000 people in 2016! When asked how they heard about the Christmas Walk, most replies were, “We saw it in The Carbon Valley Consumer Report.”

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Re-Elect Dave Rose United Power Board of Directors (Mail-In Ballots Arriving Mid-March)

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am a candidate for the United Power Board of Directors and would appreciate your vote to reelect me, Dave Rose, for a second three year term.

I never knew how gratifying it was to be a member of a cooperative like United Power until I was elected as a board member in April 2014. My family and I have been very satisfied members since 1977 of the cooperative.

Learning the inner workings of the staff and board for United Power the past 3 years and experiencing how much care there is for all of the members like yourselves has been rewarding.

I know the importance of providing affordable, reliable, safe and environmentally friendly electrical service to all the residential, agricultural and business members. I have completed the classes and achieved the first level of director certification and will complete the second level soon providing me the education and skills necessary to be an

effective and informed board member. I have felt the satisfaction of approving capital credit checks to members and worked hard to maintain fair and reasonable energy costs for all members. It is a pleasure to meet members in every community at United Power sponsored special events to hear your concerns and suggestions. I have had an excellent opportunity to work side by side with dedicated and knowledgeable staff members and fellow board members in our effort to serve you, your family and businesses.

The United Power territory includes many wonderful members and families.

I have had the pleasure of meeting with many of you and I hope I can continue to represent you all for the next three years.

United Power has had tremendous success and growth during the past three years and I would like to see the progress continue with your support, your vote and my hard work. Thank you for your consideration.

EXPERIENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR UNITED POWER DIRECTOR DAVE ROSE: • United Power Board of Directors: 2014 – current • United Western Electrical Supply Corporation Board of Directors: 2016 – current • Brighton Urban Renewal Authority (past president): 2002 - current • Almost Home Inc. Board of Directors (Secretary): 2012 – current • Front Range Airport Advisory Board (past president): 2013 – current • Kiwanis Club of Brighton Board of Directors (past president): 1990 - current • Registered Psychotherapist (part-time): Emily Griffith Center for Children: 2015 current • Northeast Missouri State College: B.S and M.A degrees University of Iowa: Ed.S degree • Former Elementary School Principal Brighton Schools: 32 years (National Distinguished Principal} • Former RTD Board of Directors: 8 years • Former Brighton Mayor and City Councilman (6 years) • Family man: Wife: Wilma, Son: Ryan, Daughter-in-law: Connie, Grandsons: Hayden and Cooper, Daughters: Samantha, Megan, Son-in-law: Andrew Garnett

Petitions for Recall Certified Citizens for Carbon Valley is now gathering signatures for Frederick’s recall of mayor and two board members. If you are interested in signing the petitions to recall these individuals, please call 720.210.3664. To keep up on issues of interest to Frederick residents see www.facebook.com/ CitizensForCarbonValley.

Area Mayor’s Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings DACONO MAYOR, JOE BAKER

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Dacono everyone;

Happy springtime in

z It’s time to set our clocks forward and change the batteries in the smoke alarms and, oh yes; yard work. I do want to remind everyone that our annual scholarship program Joe Baker is still accepting applications and I’m encouraging our students in Dacono to apply for this wonderful opportunity to have some of your education paid for. Dacono annually offers a college/vocational training scholarship program to a graduating Dacono high school student. Students can attend any high school, but must reside in the City of Dacono. Historically, the scholarships have ranged from $500-$1,000 depending upon the number of qualifying applicants. Applications and eligibility information is available through local high school guidance counselors. The 2017 Application cycle is now open. Deadline to apply is April 12, 2017. Eligibility Guidelines: + You must be a resident of the City of Dacono You must be a senior in

FREDERICK MAYOR, TONY CAREY

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z Each month, I’ll give you some insight into topics that I am getting approached about frequently and what is coming up

MEAD MAYOR, GARY SHIELDS

Gary Shields ● I am very pleased to let you know that at our meeting

on February 13, 2017, the Town Board of Trustees

FIRESTONE MAYOR, PAUL SORENSEN

z I am sure everyone is enjoying the longer days and warming temperatures as we move out of winter. Summer is right around the corner and so is the Paul Sorensen beginning of our community events season. Be sure to check out our town web site www.FirestoneCO.gov on a regular basis to insure you take advantage of all our community activities. On March 23, 2017 between 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Coal Ridge Middle School is our 17th annual Meet and Greet sponsored by our Firestone Police Department.

+ high school You must be seeking higher education or vocational + technical training opportunities You must complete the scholarship + application z Our Public Works Department is beginning work the permanent restrooms at Clem DuFour Park that will benefit users of the Splash Pad. In addition to the restrooms, more tables and shade will be added. The Splash Pad will be open for Memorial Day weekend this year, weather depending of course. z Our council had an amazing and productive retreat last month and I feel that it really help all of us with serving our fellow citizens and helps with keeping the best interests of Dacono in mind. Thank you Nick, Debbie, Robin, Bobby, Chris and Kathy for all of your support for Dacono z Please remember that the Carbon Valley Veterans Memorial in Dacono is scheduled for completion in May. Work has been taking place since last summer and we plan to have a ceremony around Memorial Day(weather permitting) The Memorial Wall will honor all veterans, living or deceased, who had actively served in the United Sates Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge (DD-214 required) and having attestation of connections to the Carbon Valley area. Those names will be inscribed on the walls of the monument for all to see and honor on the opening day ceremony which is planned near Memorial Day (May 29th) this year. The veterans’ names will be inscribed on the walls of the monument in phases. We are working on a deadline for the first phase.

The application for inscription will be available on the City web site (www. cityofdacono.com) and at City Hall during business hours.

z City Hall is finally complete except for the railing which we’ve all noticed but they should be done in time for us to plant our very first active garden in the front for everybody to enjoy. z Interstate Ford was just approved for a brand new Facility here in Dacono, Thank you Mike Held and your wonderful staff for staying in Dacono, you have been excellent neighbors and we appreciate all of the support over the years with city activities, good luck… z Business and growth is still going strong in the city and we’re trying our best to keep up with demands. I have directed staff to focus on providing safety zones in the city and have asked council to work with me on a comprehensive plan for creating a safe environment for all of us to live, play and work in. I will report on this as we accomplish these goals. As I speak about growth, there are always growing pains. I feel that city staff has done a great job of keeping Dacono ahead of the curve; we are purchasing a new city plow truck along with a new grader to help with public works demands. The city approved acquisitions for new police interceptors, replacing our aging fleet along with the police department’s expansion and remodel to conform to state regulations. I am truly proud and impressed with how much your/our city staff has accomplished. Give thanks to all of them please. z I believe that’s all I have for now and as always; thank you for taking the time to read my report, like us on FaceBook and/or check out our website anytime for information. Take care, Mayor Joe Baker

in my conversations with residents and business owners, whether positive or negative. Here’s what’s trending in Frederick this month. z We’ll be giving 70 Frederick residents a $100 voucher for the purchase of a new tree to add to our community on Saturday March 11th beginning at 9 a.m. at Town Hall (401 Locust St.). Over the past seven years, this program has added hundreds of new trees to benefit the community as a whole. Be sure to get there early if you want a new tree, this is a very popular program and the vouchers go very quickly. z The town will be partnering with Frederick High School to give high school students in the community the chance to give back to their community over spring break. If you know any students who aren’t travelling or working over their spring break, let them know about Spring Break Give Back. There will be different projects to help make a difference throughout the community each day. Go to www.

frederickco.gov/springbreakgiveback to sign up. z Thanks to our Frederick Police Department and Officer Aaron Herbert for once again offering free self-defense classes to the women of our community.

These classes are not only a great way for women to learn to take their safety into their own hands, but they also give community members a chance to interact oneon-one with the incredible and talented officers that serve our community. z We continue to meet with the Downtown Frederick Business Association for the success and vibrancy of Frederick’s community gathering place. New wayfinding signs have been placed throughout downtown to help residents and visitors find the businesses they can support and the resources they need in the place they call home. z As always, I am happy to come to your next group meeting, or schedule a one-on-one, if that’s of interest, just email me at tcarey@frederickco.gov.

unanimously approved the appointment of Michael Maudlin to the position of Police Chief for the Town of Mead.

As many of you may remember, this process was put into motion back in November 2013 after our town experienced a crime and vandalism spree that included more than 50 vehicles being broken into and 3 vehicles being stolen. For many of us, this event shook the foundation of our town and made us all look at our safety within the community in a different light.

It is not always the case as an elected official that we are able to see our ideas come to life and so for me, this is a very exciting event for our town. While the Weld County Sheriff’s office has done an outstanding job for us in the past, it is an impossible task that we would ask them to cover our vast county and to also provide us with

the level of services that our town and its citizens deserve.

I have the utmost confidence in Chief Maudlin to establish the police department in a manner that is complementary to our towns needs and that will provide for the overall safety and security of our families, our homes and our businesses.

I would like to invite you to come on out and welcome Chief Maudlin to our town, we will be holding a meet and greet at 5:30 pm on March 13, 2017 and the official swearing in ceremony will take place @ 6:00 pm prior to our regularly scheduled board meeting. I look forward to seeing you there. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely, Gary Shields, Mayor, Town of Mead, 970-535-4477

z On February 21, 2017, I received notice from the National Council for Home Safety and Security that Firestone was named one of Colorado’s safest cities. The list of Top 10 in ranking order is Johnstown, Frederick, Louisville, Firestone, Erie, Eagle, Milliken, Windsor, Fort Lupton and Gypsum. With the exception of Eagle and Gypsum all the top safest communities are front range communities. I think this demonstrates the high quality of our police departments and the priority our communities put on public safety. z As our communities grow so must our elected official’s plans for proper facilities to provide the highest quality of life for our citizens. In recent years, the communities of Erie and Johnstown have all invested in new police facilities for their police departments. It is embarrassing to admit our Firestone police department is the only one along the front range to house our officers for the last ten years in a modular trailer. This is unacceptable and the Firestone town board is dedicated to fix this deficiency. z On February 8, 2017, the board unanimously approved Resolution No 17-07 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICE FACILITY TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE ADVISORY

RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE PROPOSED NEW TOWN OF FIRESTONE POLICE FACILITY. The goals of this citizen task force are to assist and participate in hosting open houses and workshops to collect and evaluate data and obtain comments from our community. The key role is to communicate with and seek valuable input from our police and citizens. All members of this task force are residents of Firestone and none hold an elected position with the exception of the Task Force Chairman Trustee, George Heath. The decision to move forward with the construction of a Firestone Police Facility will be a consideration for the board of trustees in the future based on the task force findings. z I encourage all residents to keep close tabs on our web site and Facebook page for updates from the task force and educate yourselves on this important Firestone issue. I also want to thank all the residents that have or will answer the call to serve on the task force. In the future, there will be many opportunities to show your support to our officers dedicated to all of our safety. z Thank you, Firestone, for the honor of serving our community as your Mayor and if you have any suggestions, comments or want to get involved please contact me at psorensen@firestoneco.gov.

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Boyd and Sons Repairs Autos, Tractors, Mowers and Much More

By Jan Sciacca

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ark and Marna Boyd founded Boyd and Sons, located at 4035 NE County Line Rd. in Erie, because they were tired of working for companies that didn’t value their employees. Eleven years later their clients come from far and wide to receive Boyd and Sons service, honest advice and pricing.

Boyd’s mission is to be an honest repair shop where customers feel they are receiving a fair price for their service.

Marna says, “I’m proud of the fact that women can come in and ask if they need their brakes replaced and they will receive an honest answer.” They routinely have customers bring in estimates to see if they really need the work done. Marna declares, “We treat our customers like family!”

Boyd and Sons repairs most autos and nearly everything else. If it happens to be something that only a dealer can fix, they let the customer know. They perform custom welding and electrical wiring on trailers and service compact utility tractors, lawn, garden and push mowers. Although most clients are from the I-25 Corridor area, it’s

common to find customers making the trek from mountain areas or the Greeley area for service.

Mark started working for John Deere when he was 17. He now has 37 years of mechanical experience and his son Jeff, has 15 years of mechanical experience.

Their sons and daughter-in-law also build and race drag cars at Bandimere Speedway. Last year Jeff and his wife Jenn, Frederick residents, won every race in their class, with Jenn being the driver.

Mark and Marna like to take cruises whenever they can get away. Locally, they like to camp and have recently bought a new pontoon boat. Marna is active in a couple of book clubs.

The Boyds have had many memorable days in business. Marna recalls when they sold three Big Dog Tractors in one day and on another day when Jeff noticed smoke coming out of an adjacent repair shop.

There was a car on fire on a lift that he extinguished with Boyd’s fire extinguisher.

When the Boyds receive a positive

review on their Facebook page, they send the customer a card with a 10% discount for their next service. Boyd and Sons also list specials on their Facebook page.

Boyd and Sons is open Monday –

Friday, 8-5. They are closed Saturdays during the winter but open Saturdays during the summer. They can be reached at 303.828.1515 and at boydandsons.net.

Mark’s email is mark@boydandsons.net.

Sydney Montoya Photography

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ydney Montoya is an up and coming photographer who grew up in the Carbon Valley area and graduated from Frederick High School. She started her photography business, Sydney Montoya Photography, from a budding passion, five years ago, to capture moments for her friends and family that would last a life time. Sydney says, “I am so indebted to them for being my guinea pigs, my muses, and standing out with me in any type of weather to get “the” shot over the years!” This passion has now turned into a business that allows her to pursue her artistic desire and give others still moments in time that they can cherish forever and pass on to future generations.

Sydney works all throughout the Denver Metro area, Front Range, Colorado Springs, out to Fort Collins and everywhere in between. But, if you are outside her area, do not worry, Sydney will always try and work out your photo session! Since she focuses on Lifestyle and Portrait Photography, anyone and everyone is photographable by Sydney. Individuals, friends, families, and their fur babies are all welcomed! Worried you do not fit the store bought picture frame model? Don’t be concerned about pursuing a photo shoot! Sydney works with a vast array of clients and welcomes any ideas her clients

have in mind for your custom shoot.

Photography does not have to be static and stereotypical, so pitch your idea to Sydney and without a doubt, you and she will come out with photographs that you will want to show off! “It is truly humbling being able to make everyone feel like a work of art,” says Sydney Montoya.

Sydney currently resides in Dacono with her amazing family, her dog, Jasmine, and her cat, Chloe. Photography is not her only hobby. In addition, she is also working on several novels that never seem to get finished (if you’re a writer you understand).

She paints, reads, and attends live music events. Her seemingly most odd hobby of all is hula hooping, and she is rarely without her hula hoop. Albeit a rare hobby, throw in a dark night, music, and a hula hoop with lights and you are in for a great show!

Sydney also enjoys traveling the world.

She has been to Italy, Sicily, Greece, New Zealand, Australia, and many other places.

She hopes to one day travel cross country doing photography, but making sure her home base is always here in Colorado.

Contact Sydney Montoya Photography at 720.314.0743 or email her at sydneys. shutter@gmail.com. She is also on FaceBook – Sydney Montoya Photography @SydneysShutter.

Don’t hesitate any longer, take advantage of Sydney’s upcoming specials:

Easter Specials on Family and Children’s Portraits (valid April 1st-14th) Families $90/30 minutes (10-20 photos) or $125/hr (25-30 photos) Senior/Graduation Specials (Valid in April and May) Senior Photos for Class of 2018 Super Early Bird Sessions $50/30 min. or $120/hr (Valid April 10th - May 12th) Graduation Sessions for Class of 2017 $59/30 min. or $130/hr (Valid April 3rd – May 8th)

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Oak St. Hair Studio Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

By Jan Sciacca

skincare, facials, oxygen detox, peels, dermaplaning, waxing, brow tinting • Nail services: manicures, pedicures • Spray Tanning Oak St. Hair Studio is owned

by Bethany Wellbrock. When asked what her most positive times have been the past two years, she promptly responded, “I’ve been amazed at how the area has embraced Oak St. Hair Studio and me. Getting to know the women who trust us with their most visible attributes has been especially memorable.”

Oak Street Hair Studio’s phone number is 720.428.8067. Hours are flexible to fit your schedule and the schedules of the professionals. The hair studio is also on Facebook at : Oak St. Hair Studio.

Re-Elect Dave Rose for United Power Board of Directors il e in ma v i r r a s Ballot -March mid s ail end M y b e 7 Vot 4, 201 1 l i r p A In a second three year term, Dave will continue to work with you as co-op members to secure affordable, reliable, safe and environmentally balanced energy for all residential, agricultural and business sectors.

Thank You for you support and vote.

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Carbon Valley Regional Library March 2017

re you looking for some friendly instruction in using a computer? Each A month a variety of computer classes are

offered. Call your library at 1-888-8617323 to arrange a 30-minute, individual appointment to get your computer questions answered.

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

• Get Ready to Garden: Seed Swap – Wednesday, March 8; 5:30-6:30 pm.

Bring your saved seeds from last year and swap them! See what others have been growing and maybe branch out and try planting something new. Small bags and pens provided.

The Carbon Valley Regional Library is located at 7 Park Avenue in Firestone.

Colorado Roof Toppers Earns Esteemed 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award Fifth Year In a Row! Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

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olorado Roof Toppers has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of customer service to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2016. This is the fifth year in a row that Colorado Roof Toppers has received this honor.

This achievement is particularly significant as Angie’s List experienced unprecedented member growth in 2016.

More than 1.6 million consumers, many of whom were eager to quickly hire highly qualified service pros, joined Angie’s List after the company added a new, free membership tier.

“Companies that can meet higher demands without missing a beat in their exemplary performance standards truly do stand apart from their peers,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Only a fraction of the roofing companies in Northern Colorado were able to do it.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2016 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade. The SSA winners must also be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

“This is our fifth year in a row that we have been awarded the Angie’s List

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• Get Ready to Garden: Starting Seeds Indoors – Wednesday, March 8; 6:307:30 pm; Get a jump-start on your favorite vegetables by planting seeds indoors. Master Gardener Serapio Ayala will walk you through the entire process including seed selection, germination, and when to plant outdoors.

• SBDC Start-Up Seminars – Tuesday, March 21; 6:00-7:45 pm; This comprehensive seminar will provide you with a Colorado Start-Up Guide, free library resources to support your business and websites, and a general overview of the things to consider when launching a business. Registration.

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It really reflects our commitment to customer service and desire to install the best possible roofing system that we can,” says Scott Bart, owner of Colorado Roof Toppers.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List as new, verified consumer reviews are submitted.

Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality.

For more than 21 years, Angie’s List restricted access to its verified reviews to consumers who paid membership fees. When the company removed that barrier, some companies worried that the new, non-paying members would not be as engaged as members of the past.

Experience has shown, however, that these newly added members are just as engaged – across all age groups – as prior members.

Also, because the company continues to adhere to its review verification process, there has been no degradation of review quality.

“The biggest change at Angie’s List is that we are connecting even more consumers to high quality service professionals,” Hicks said. “And that’s good for everyone.”

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ak St. Hair Studio, located at 539 Oak St., Frederick is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary with the announcement of a new technician and new services.

Lacey Petersen, has joined the Oak St. Hair Studio team as Hair Stylist. The rest of the team includes: Bethany Wellbrock - Cosmetologist/ Eyelash Extensions/Owner Tammie Avalos - Cosmetologist Heather Honstien - Esthetician/ Eyelash Extensions.

Jenna French is the amazing support staff.

The studio now offers a myriad of eyelash services that include lash tinting, extensions, lifting and perming. Other popular services include: • Full hair care services including current color technique, hi-low lighting, permanents, hair extensions, formal styles and updos.

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Join us at Time For Change Personal Training Fitness Group. Your first session is Free and the special is $40 for a 10 Session Punch Card, good at all locations.

Get a full body workout in each time with Interval/Circuit Training. Tues and Thurs at 7pm in Frederick, Mondays and Fridays at 8:45am in Niwot. RSVP required for all classes. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM CPT, FNS, WFS at http:// timeforchangepersonaltraining.com/ or 303.828.2856.

“Spring into Wellness” March 18th, 2017 - 10:30 - 3:00pm Visit with local vendors to find out more about how to get healthy and stay healthy.

From diet, coaching, innovative exercise and the latest technology in monitoring your vital signs - from your wrist!.

Admission is FREE. Location: 17th Ave Event Center, 478 17th Ave, in Longmont.

Group Ride for Cyclists Lead by Shalom Bikes There are two Group Rides planned in March. March 4th starting at 7:30 lasting about 2 hours. Another Group Ride on March 18, leaving at 8am, led by Carlos. The ride will be about a 30mile road ride and return no later than 10am. Shalom Bikes is located at 142 6th Street in Frederick.

CV Rotary Bingo SAVE THE DATE! Carbon Valley Rotary Community Bingo returns Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Carbon Valley Park and Recreation Center. Watch for details.

Mead Fall Clean Up Day Thank you to everyone that participated in the Fall Clean Up Day. We counted over 700 loads coming in to dump over the weekend. We appreciate your help in keeping Mead beautiful!

Your 2017 Permit will be mailed in April, 2017.

Thank you to TBK Bank and Dina James Remax Broker for sponsoring the shred event!

SAVE THE DATE! Next Military Honor Flight Sunday, May 7, 2017. Mile of Smiles Lineup begins at 8:15 am. For more information BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org.

Longmont’s Newest, Eatery for Families & Business Events: Grasslands Grill & Events Grasslands Grill and Events dinner item examples include: Stuffed Pork Centerloin Roast, Grilled Asparagus, Seasoned Scalloped Potatoes, Apple and Walnut Cobbler.

Grasslands Grill and Events - currently operating as 17th Ave Place Event Center, is pleased to announce availability for all your family and corporate events. Catered menus offered by Front Range Organic and All Natural Meats. With a 99 seat occupancy and smaller meeting/buffet room available, Grasslands is situated in mid-town Longmont, with plenty of offstreet parking at 478 17th Ave, Longmont.

Located conveniently midway between Fort Collins and Denver with easy access from I-25 it’s time to book your anniversary, birthday party or corporate retreat and seminar today by calling 720-684-6581.

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Well Armed Women When: Join other Carbon Valley women at TWAW. They meet the first Sunday of every month from 4-6pm. Next meeting is 3/5/17.

Where: Longmont Police Department & Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Firing Range and Training Facility / 10916 Weld County Rd 5 Longmont,Co 80501. Group will meet in the classroom building.

Topic: Ammunition We will go over Different types of ammo and how they preform.

The differences between JHP, SWC, FMJ, +P and others: What Do These Ammo Types Mean?

There are a lot of different types of bullets out there. In a self-defense situation, some bullets can give an advantage.

With each ‘pro’ there’s usually a ‘con’. And in the bullet family tree, every round is related by at least a first or second cousin. In this month we’ll go over a few.

We are also still running the Winchester Marksmanship program:

NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualification Program Goals: The goal of the Winchester / NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualification program is to develop the skills needed to participate in NRA Action Pistol competition, as well as the basic skills required for personal protection. The NRA Basic Pistol Qualification Course provides the perfect self-paced shooting activity to help develop your skills and reward your achievements. This Winchester/ NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualification Program is a civilian marksmanship qualification program.

Marksman Levels: (must be completed in order) zz Pro-Marksman zz Marksman zz Marksman First Class zz Sharpshooter zz Expert zz Distinguished Expert – National Recognition by the NRA Anyone interested in private Holster Training for beginners classes we are offering a special at $55p/p, please contact Defensive Shooting Labs LLC at kendall@1on1safefirearmtraining.com or call 720-438-8430 to schedule and check out www.1on1sft.com.

What to bring:

•• Eye protection and double-hearing protection is required.

•• Bring 125 rounds of ammunition (no steel ammo) •• Must bring your own weapon (minimum of two magazines for semi-auto pistols recommended) •• Clothing: Closed toe shoes, socks, long pants or shorts, appropriate shirt /no low neckline NOTE: all participants must have a signed waiver to participate. Women interested in learning more can contact Kendall at 720438-8430 or visit TWAW Shooting Chapters, inc. website at www.twawshootingchapters. org. TWAW Shooting Chapters is a non-profit organization that organizes local groups of women around the country that meet monthly to practice, learn and grow as shooters.

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Local Family Launches Shoe Collection Drive to Raise Money for Adoption Shoe donations will also support micro-enterprises in developing nations and reduce what goes into landfills •Drop off shoes on the porch at 7228 Foothill St. Frederick, CO•

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he Patten Family is conducting a shoe drive until April 30th to raise funds. Adoptions can be expensive, especially international adoption. The total cost is around $35,000 when you include all paperwork and travel expenses. The Patten’s have always wanted to adopt and are very excited to bring home a little girl who just turned one year old.

The Patten Family will earn funds based on the total weight of the shoes collected as Funds2Orgs will purchase all of the donated footwear. Those dollars will benefit the adoption of their daughter from South Korea.

Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used or new shoes and dropping them off at 7228 Foothill St. Frederick, CO. All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of microenterprise partners in

developing nations. Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain and grow businesses in countries such as Haiti, Honduras and other nations in Central America and Africa. Proceeds from the shoe sales are used to feed, clothe and house their families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send her son to law school.

“We are excited about our shoe drive,” said the Pattens. “We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets they would like donate to us and help those less fortunate become self-sufficient.

It’s a win-win for everyone.”

By donating gently worn, used and new shoes to the Patten Family, the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives.

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720-504-RENT (7388) Jake Longstreth Gets FHS Send Off to Tournament Article & Photos by Romaine Lucero-Lowe

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rederick’s Jake Longstreth earned the 195 lb regional title at the CHSAA 4A Region 2 wrestling tournament hosted at Frederick High School the weekend of February 10th. Jake won four matches by pin on his way to the title. With his regional championship, Jake earned the fourth seed in the state tournament, where he competed to be the first state placer from FHS in several years.

On February 16th the FHS Booster Club hosted a send off for Jake as he left to compete at the State Tournament held at the Pepsi Center. Members of the FHS Spirit Band played the Warrior Chant and students chanted “Jake, Jake, Jake” as he Longstreth made his way down the Athletic Hallway to his cheering teammates. Jake was surprised by his parents, grandparents and his brother who were there to cheer him on!

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or the tenth year in a row, the Town of Firestone was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

The certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.

“This award is achievable because of the diligent, professional work and collaboration within the Finance Department. It’s an honor to have received it for the tenth consecutive year,“ said Director of Corporate Services Pascale Pring. Staff members who participated in the compilation of the 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report included: Alison Westerhold, Linda O’Keefe, and Rusti Montgomery.

The GFOA established this award in 1945 to encourage and assist state and local governments to achieve full disclosure of financial reports for the public. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

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Snow Buddies Can you help a senior with snow shoveling this year? Consider being part of our Snow Buddies program! We have seniors who have already signed up, so now we need some folks to help them out!

Contact the Carbon Valley Senior Center at 303.833.2739 if you can help or need help get matched up with a Snow Buddy!

Twin Peaks Youth Sports TPYS NFL Flag Football offers every player in grades K-8th the opportunity to play like the Pros!! We begin each season with a fun NFL Combine for all players to share their best skills. On game day all fields have large electronic score boards, bright pylons and multiple referees. This helps us ensure all games are fun, safe, and fairly played.

TPYS Cheer Program is a great opportunity for kids 5-13 years old to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading.

Cheerleaders will learn arm motions, sideline cheers, stunts, dance moves, and a routine to perform at the end of the season.

All cheerleaders will receive a uniform and bow to keep.

For more information visit www. twinpeaksyouthsports.com.

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Frederick High School Musical Theatre Program announces: Summer Musical Theatre Camp!

May 26, May 30-June 2 9 am-2:30 pm Performance June 2 at 7 pm in the FHS auditorium Campers will learn dancing, singing, and acting skill from FHS Musical Theatre performers. They will get to show off their skills in an original camp musical on the final day of camp!

Cost: $150 per camper For information contact Jill Ripa at ripa_jill@svvsd.org

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

Body Pump at the Rec Due to popular demand, another Bodypump class has been added to the Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District group fitness schedule! Join us every Saturday at 8:15 am to get lean, build strength, and tone muscle. The first Saturday class starts tomorrow! Call 303-833-3660 or visit www.cvprd.com for more information.

Need Financial Help?

The Carbon Valley Help Center has a new grant program to help people with billpaying. They have received a $5,000 grant, to be distributed in the first quarter of 2017, to clients in need of help with paying their bills. They meet with the client, assess their situation, and either recommend or deny monetary assistance. They plan to help with things like utility bill payments, rent payments, and auto repair. This is available to residents of the Carbon Valley to help with food and bill-paying. They accept applications every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-3. For more information contact Robin Monthei, Carbon Valley Help Center Program Coordinator at 303.833.6626.

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Zadel Realty Offers Scholarship to FHS Students The 18th Annual Zadel Realty Scholarship is available at Frederick High School for a student going on to receive a business education. Minimum 3.0 grade point average, work history a plus. Apply to the FHS Counselor Office.

Drug Receptacle at the Frederick Police Dept There is now a receptacle for household medications in the Police Department lobby (333 5th Street). You can access it during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Over-thecounter and prescription medications as well as vitamins can be dropped off.

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Shape Med Spa Opens Offering Non-invasive Laser Therapy

By Jan Sciacca

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hape Med Spa has been in the works since early 2016 when Registered Nurse Caitlin Kohl decided she wanted to help others make the transition to feeling and looking their best through aesthetic services and non-invasive laser therapy. The spa is a reality now, having opened last month in the Colorado Boulevard Medical and Professional Center at 8310 Colorado Blvd, Ste 850 Firestone.

Shape Med Spa offers a variety of services that can benefit many.

Laser hair removal, photofacials, laser vascular treatments, laser pigment treatments, laser acne treatments, laser inflammation reduction, laser pain management, laser athletic recovery, and microneedling for wrinkle reduction and improved skin tone are just a few..

The capabilities of laser therapies are endless. The Thor Low Level Light Therapy system can treat pain, inflammation, decrease healing time for cuts, surgeries, injuries, improve athletic recovery time, as well as treat topical fungus, warts and other skin conditions.

The Quanta Forte Laser is a state of the art laser system that can perform quick and painless laser hair removal. It also performs Intensed Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments that are safe and effective for vascular conditions, pigmented conditions and severe acne. All of Shape Med Spa’s products and systems are backed by the FDA and used by top-rated companies worldwide.

Caitlin reveals, “Chronic pain is a personal issue in my life and I would love to help transform others in the ways they deal with injuries, swelling, pain, and healing. How a person looks and how a person feels can impact his or her overall

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Shape Med Spa has allowed the Kohl family to follow their dreams. Co-owner and husband Lance Kohl has proudly served his country overseas for the past

two years and is finally able to stay home with family. Caitlin is going back to school and studying in the Doctorate of Nursing Practice program, with an emphasis as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She intends to open her own practice one day.

Lance and Caitlin are parents to a 3 ½-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter.

The family loves spending time outdoors, camping and running as much energy out of the two young ones as possible.

You’ll see the family at many Carbon Valley events.

Shape Med Spa features monthly specials as well as deals of the day. Stay in touch with the spa through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for blasts. Email loveyourskin@shapemedspa.com to receive email specials. Being veteran-owned and operated, military discounts are offered to past and current service members.

Shape Med Spa is open 11am-6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 11am-6pm Saturday and by appointment on Sunday. Contact information is 303.862.6289 and shapemedspa.com. Their address is 8310 Colorado Blvd, Ste 850 Firestone.

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Help Keep Electrical Safety a Top Priority – Participate in United Power’s 2017 Electrical Safety Poster Contest

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Rotary Recognizes Student of the Quarter

Youngsters in Grades K-5 are Encouraged to Submit Their Posters

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lectricity helps to power every day things like watch TV, play video games, turn on the lights, use computers and charge cell phones. But the same power that is used to learn, cook and have fun can be dangerous if not used carefully. That’s why United Power is asking children in our communities to help keep electrical safety a top priority for their friends, families and community.

United Power’s Electrical Safety Poster Contest invites kids in grades K-5 to design an electrical safety poster that will be displayed around the community in May for National Electrical Safety Month. The winning posters will be eye-catching and will creatively help United Power spread the word about the importance of electrical safety.

Six winners, one in each grade K-5, will be chosen and also receive a $50 cash prize. Entries must be submitted on the official contest entry form found at www.unitedpower.com/coloringcontest. Deadline for entries is March 31, 2017 and can be delivered to any

United Power office, or mailed to United Power Safety Poster Contest, P.O. Box 929, Brighton, CO 80601. Participants must be a dependent of a United Power member.

Electrical Safety Tips • Stay away from powerlines and electrical equipment • Use care when plugging and unplugging • Never mix electricity and water • Never stick toys or other objects into electoral outlets • Don’t overload outlets • Ask an adult for help – you can never be too safe United Power, Your Touchstone Energy® Partner, is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative delivering electricity to more than 79,000 members at homes, business, and farms in Colorado’s north central front range. More information about the organization and energy saving tips can be found at www.unitedpower. com. Follow the cooperative on social media on Facebook.com/UnitedPower or Twitter.com/UnitedPowerCoop.

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VFW Post 9741

1. New Name – We are now the Carbon Valley VFW Post 9741 2. We swore in 2 new members last meeting and we are in the top 5 in Colorado in growth of our post 3. Our new Veteran Transport Van update a. We’ve operated just in 2017 b. Transported 13 times c. 1,201 miles so far d. Need more drivers e. No special license needed 4. Our post approved the new Carbon Valley VFW Post 9741 Auxiliary and turned in our application last Tuesday night. Now we wait!

5. We are seeking sponsors for our monthly Community Breakfast, only $450 for the month a. Notice on our web site b. Notice on our Facebook page c. Banner at the breakfast d. Flyers and or cards at the breakfast 5. February Community Breakfast tomorrow from 8 to 11 am 6. March 18 is our Community Breakfast 7. We need a couple of Grant Writers 8. Supporting Veterans cost money and our post is completely focused on Support Veterans which is why we continue to grow.

If you can, please go to www.VFWPost9741. org and click on the DONATE button at the top of the page, then select how you would like your money spent and donate what you can. It all helps!

9. We fixed plumbing in an Army Veterans house 10. We helped get an Army Veteran out of living in his car 11. Mark Down May 13 from 11 to 1:30. For a Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony here in SW Weld County 12. Stand Down for homeless Veterans, April 28 and the support Armory on the I-25 east frontage road across from Swingle Tree 13. See us at the Firestone PD Meet and Greet on March 23 14. August 19 – Veteran Music Festival to support Local Veterans and Active Military 15. We are close to launching another AR15 Raffle, this time for a custom built unit, with scope and American flag on it Website is www.VFWPost9741.org and our phone is 720-552-6191.

Carbon Valley Rotary Community Bingo Has Record Turnout Over 200 area residents attended the February 11th Community Bingo Night hosted by the Carbon Valley Rotary Club at the Carbon Valley Park and Recreation Center. The evening celebrity bingo caller was Frederick High School Principal, Brian Young; concessions were provided by the Tri-Town Senior Center; VFW Post 9741 assisted in setup; and photos are courtesy of Tone Images. “That’s what makes it a community event”, says club member Barb Goettsch, “When you partner with others in the area, good things are bound to happen.”

Rotary would like to give a special Thank You to our Sponsors: AG Edwards •• Anderson Farms •• Applied Coating Technologies •• Cimarron Liquors •• Darrell & Gloria Walsh •• Daylight Donuts of Dacono •• Demi’s Thrift Store of Dacono •• Jackie & Michael Attlesey-Pries •• Mail Solutions & Printing •• Pepper’s Fireside Grille •• R & D Auto Care •• Re/Max Nexus •• VFW Post 9741 •• Your Berry Own Home •• Zadel Realty Proceeds from the event will go toward the club’s Literacy for Youth programs: purchasing dictionaries for all area 3rd grade students; providing free Little Libraries in Firestone, Frederick and Dacono and keeping them replenished with books; and purchasing books for the annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held on April 15th at Hart Park in Firestone.

For information on Rotary call club president, Leisl Athen at 303-833-2008, or email info@carbonvalleyrotary.org

New Creation Church’s DivorceCare Provides Hope and Healing

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

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New Creation Church, 737 Bross St., Longmont is offering its spring 13week DivorceCare program on Monday evenings, beginning March 6. The class meets 7-8:30 pm. The program, based on Christian principles, is designed to offer hope, community and encouragement to people challenged by a separation or divorce. Participants don’t have to be a member of New Creation to attend.

Support and encouragement will be provided by a team who knows what it’s like to experience divorce.

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

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Mead Announces Full Time Summer Recreation Program

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he Town of Mead has announced its new full-time 2017 Summer Recreation Program which is offered to children 5-13 years of age. This engaging and interactive program will include weekly themes such as under the sea, Jurassic island, travel the world and more. These themes are designed to encourage physical activity and proactive education. Exciting weekly field trips will include places like the Denver Zoo, the Aquarium, and local pools.

“This program is designed to encourage learning through play and activities. This year we made a change to be able to offer a full-time program after

listening to residents who wanted an increase in the program,” said Recreation Coordinator Janet Torres.

Registration for this entertaining and educational program is open now on the Town’s website. The program is open to anyone and isn’t limited to Mead residents. The Town is also seeking summer recreation staff including a summer program director, program leader, and a program aide. Candidates should be hard workers, have a passion for working with children and be excellent role models.

For more information on the summer recreation program and hiring information please visit the www.TownOfMead.org.

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Mead Area Chamber Of Commerce New Board & Staff

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n an effort to better aid its’ stakeholders, the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce has restructured the benefits and services it offers.

The business world as we know it is always evolving, so too must the organizations and groups that serve them. With this knowledge and understanding in mind, the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce has determined that the time has come to implement changes of their own, in an effort to better serve the community and those involved in it.

Vision: To help facilitate the growth and development of the Mead area, while protecting and preserving its charm.

The goal of the Chamber is to assist stakeholders in the community; supporting organizations that serve the Town of Mead and neighboring communities by promoting the visibility, credibility and profitability of its members.

We would like to welcome to the 2017 Board and Staff : Colleen Whitlow - President Courtney Leise - Vice President Ryan Sword - Treasurer Susan Stype - Secretary Reanna Carroll – Director Renee Johnson - Director Winslow Taylor - Director Jessica Wanecek - Executive Director

The Real Reason To Join

The real value of joining a Chamber of Commerce is the positive perceptions of consumers about membership. A survey

by The Schapiro Group found some great results for Chamber members.

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Here are a few key points to consider:

*The results show that being active in a local Chamber of Commerce is a good strategy for businesses to use. *It’s an effective way to convey to consumers that the business uses good business practices. *Consumers believe that businesses that are involved in the community care about their customers and that the company is reputable.

When consumers think more favorably of a company, because the company is a member of its local Chamber of Commerce, it is because they infer that the company is trustworthy, connected to the community, listens to its customers, is successful and is a leader in the business community.

Member Benefits: • Member Listing & Directory • Business Development Workshops • One-on-One Business Counseling • e-Newsletters • Networking • Job Postings • Shop Local Deals • Referrals • Featured Business • Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening • Sponsorship / Advertising • Mentoring • Guest Passes For more information about the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.meadchamber.org or call 970-535-2108.

Celebration Of Art & Life @ Mead

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The goals of the district tarting something new is are to halt and prevent always a scary challenge deterioration of property but yet so exciting to see it values within the district and to through. In a small town assist in the development and with great neighboring redevelopment of the district communities we tend to and to use its power to promote spread more friendships the general welfare of the beyond our borders than Mead Town Park district by the use of its direct if we lived in a big city. We Sundays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and supplemental powers. enjoy our quaint beautiful th June 25 – Sept 24th The Mead DDD has been surroundings and find peace within our safe towns. We also identify planning activities this spring/summer such as with enthusiastic people that volunteer the Farmers’ Market, Taste of Shakespeare and their time and efforts on good activities to the first Art Walk. The Inaugural Art Walk has been in well received by many artists all over benefit all walks of life.

In the Town of Mead, a new non-profit was the region and hopes to expand its reach to ALL started in January named the Mead Downtown artists to include, food and music. The Mead DDD has already had one artist reception in Development District (Mead DDD).

Their mission is a grassroots effort by January and the next one will be March 3rd at citizens, businesses, organizations and the Mead Community Room starting at 6:00 local government to revitalize downtown by pm. The reception is by invitation only. If you diversifying and expanding businesses and would like to join the reception and discussion, cultural opportunities while maintaining its please RSVP to meadddd@outlook.com. There has been great dialog on what the artists would historic integrity, charm and value.

Their vision is to create a vibrant like to have as their first Art Walk in Mead and downtown community with a rich history they are anxious for a new adventure. We need and diverse economic opportunities for your support so come share your ideas and have families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs some fun with us. # C e l e b r a t e A R Ta n d L I F E @ M e a d so people can live, dine, shop, work and play. #MeadstARTup2017

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ongratulations to the Mead Downtown Development District for receiving a $2000.00 grant from the Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County. This gracious grant was approved to help the 2017 Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market offset the costs associated with advertising, signage, safety equipment, children activities, pop up tents, and tables and chairs. The Foundation awards grants throughout the county and throughout the calendar year. They are gifts to the community to help underwrite events/activities that invite community participation, involvement and inclusion.

The Mission Statement for the Community Foundation: The Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County promotes philanthropy by building resources, developing partnerships, and providing leadership that will be of lasting benefit to our communities.

The following is from the Community Foundation website: “The Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County supports a broad range of community organizations and will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2017. To mark two decades of partnership with donors and worthy causes, the Foundation is awarding up to 20 grants throughout the county and throughout calendar year 2017. They are our gifts to the community to underwrite events/activities that invite community participation, involvement, and inclusion.”

The Mead Downtown Development District Board of Directors and members would like to publically thank the Community Foundation for their support of the Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market.

The mission of the Farmer’s Market is to provide a community gathering place where local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs can sell directly to the consumer. The Markets goals are to improve opportunities for all in the community by promoting local economic development as well as social and community building through educational and family-friendly activities.

The Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market is a valued asset that is extremely helpful to the community and businesses in the area.

It stimulates the local economy; create awareness of local growers and strive to

provide foundational support for local artisans, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the surrounding community.

Farmers’ markets are one of the easiest ways to not only support and encourage locally grown fruits and vegetables, but to support the economic viability of our farmers. This economic support is critical in keeping our small farmers farming and in improving local communities. For many, it is the number one reason to shop at your local farmer’s market.

Aside from the economic importance of shopping at farmer’s markets, there are other great benefits for consumers.

First among these is the control over what we eat. Unlike the supermarket or big box store that has products with confusing labels or no labels, there is somebody to ask, often the grower himself or herself. If we want to know how and where something is grown, or if we aren’t sure what that interesting veggie is or what to do with it, we can find out and make an informed decision about whether we want to eat it or not.

Another great benefit is that we have more choice about what we eat. We can find dozens of different fruit and vegetable varieties of one single item at a single farmers’ market, instead of the two or three varieties typically found at most grocery stores.

While many people often believe that farmers’ markets are more expensive, we can actually save money by eating seasonally. We can also save by doing comparison shopping between stands, checking for price and selection.

A benefit that many often write about is that, unless we grow it yourself, we are getting the freshest, tastiest produce around. There is nothing that compares with that first bite of the season’s first plum, sweet corn, or vine-ripened tomato.

The Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market is estimated to reach over 1,500 plus local households and over 5,000 people. With grant funding, we will be able to extend the market to more individuals using more marketing and advertising campaigns. For more information, visit their Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/DMFM2017.

For more information on Making Your Wish: A 20th Anniversary Community Grant Program please visit http://www. cfsgwc.org/.

Forming A New DAR Chapter Saturday, March 4, 2017

Growing Your Facebook Page With An Ad Healthy, organic growth on a Facebook page is 10% per month. If you’re not at 100 people, get there AS FAST as you can. Why? It doesn’t matter how great your content is if there aren’t enough people to see it.

If you have over that, set your next 50 or 100 goal!

Have you used ads yet to populate your page? They can be very effective and inexpensive. Think of your ideal target. Is it male or female? How old is your ideal client? Over 25? Where do they live?

Here’s an example: You’re a female massage therapist. You can tell Facebook that you want to reach females over 30 that live within 20 miles of your business. Under likes or interests, choose self-care, health or nutrition. This specific targeting is so valuable! You may pay 50 cents per click, but you’ll reach the people you really want!

How about this example: You have a small BBQ business. Target Men over 20 who live within 30 miles. You’ll also say that you want to target people who like jeans and hoodies.

A study showed that 70% of people only read the headline of a Facebook share before sharing it. Write a compelling headline to get the people you want to take the action you want. The #1 reason people ‘Like’ a business page on Facebook is because they think they’re going to get special deals or offers. So, a headline that says “Like Billy Bob’s Facebook page to get special deals and offers” is going to be a WINNER. Need help? I offer a FREE ½ hour consultation. After that, one hour consultations are $50 per hour. I also offer professional management of Facebook pages. Let a professional handle it for you so you can focus on the main thing – running your business!

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When you join the DAR, you enter fought and sacrificed for the freedoms we a network of more than 180,000 women enjoy today. As a member of DAR, through When you join the DAR, you enter a network of more than 180,000 women who form lifewho form lifelong bonds, honor their participation in the Society’s various long bonds, honor their revolutionary ancestors and promote historic preservation, edurevolutionary ancestors and promote programs and activities, you can about continue cation and patriotism in their communities. We have answers to your questions behistoric this legacy by actively supporting historic coming apreservation, member of this education historic and and vibrant organization. patriotism in their communities. We preservation, promotion of education, and Membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution honors and preserves the legahave answers to your questions about patriotic endeavors. cy of your Patriot ancestor. Over two hundred years ago, American Patriots fought and becoming a member of this historic and Any woman 18 years or older, sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. As a member of DAR, through participation vibrant organization. regardless of race, this religion, or actively ethnic in the Society’s various programs and activities, you can continue legacy by Membership in the Daughters of the background, who can prove supporting historic preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavors. lineal American Revolution honors and preserves descent from a patriot of the American Anylegacy woman years or older, regardless religion, or ethnic background, who can the of18your Patriot ancestor.

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Painting Stairways

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ainting stairways is popular now. For most projects we paint the risers light and the treads dark, but there are a ton of looks to choose from: • Paint risers and stairs all one color • Paint risers light and treads dark • Paint risers light or dark and keep treads natural wood • Paint risers and carpet the treads There can be a fair amount of prep involved before painting stairs. Sanding is required of course and if they were previously carpeted there will be nail holes to be filled before priming. You will need to consider your rails and spindles as well as they will more than likely need to be

painted to match the stairs.

The type of paint to use will depend upon the look you want. First and foremost, you want your painter to use a high quality paint as it will contain more adhesive.

Durability is important as well as using a product that dries and cures quickly. Most paint companies manufacture paints that are durable and dry hard and fast. Stain is also an option. Colored and transparent stains hold up and solid stains look the same as paint.

What color? White risers and spindles with dark treads and railings is a striking look. Black, dark gray, or dark blue are requested most often. We’ve also done some dark greens, browns and reds that were great looks. If your entry opens up to your staircase, using the same color as your front door will create an inviting flow into your home. Carpet runners over painted stairs is another great look. Sheen is purely a personal preference and we paint stairs in satin, semi-gloss and gloss, most often using semi-gloss.

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

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Alpine Media Transports Your Memories to the Future

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e all have memories that we are unable to watch because we no longer have a functioning VCR, Camcorder or Film Projector. Alpine Media, with their media transfer specialists, can remedy that for you. Whether it is an audio or video transfer, Alpine Media offers the services you need to transfer your prized memories to a digital format. In addition to media transfers, they also offer full service CD/ DVD/USB duplication services.

In the spring of 1984, Quality Data Systems, Inc., now known as Alpine Media, began offering 5 ¼ inch floppy disc duplication, the latest and greatest digital technology at that time, in Phoenix, Arizona. Opening a location in Boulder Colorado in April of 1991, they continued to expand their services, as technology advanced, into other forms of media duplication. In 2003 they changed their name to Alpine Media Duplication and then to Alpine Media in 2014 to better reflect their services.

With a broad client base including consumers as well as corporations, they have assisted artists, doctors, non-profits, teachers, businesses large and small as well as multiple branches of government with their audio/video needs. With a hands-on approach, their ability to tailor their work to the customer’s needs has resulted in long-lasting relationships and an extensive referral clientele.

Alpine Media can transfer 8mm/ Super 8mm Film, VHS tapes, Betacam,

Hi-8, HDV and PAL format as well as many lesser known formats. Their audio conversion abilities include Vinyl, ¼” reelto-reel, Cassette, Micro-Cassette, as well as DAT tape conversions. Their capabilities, however, do not stop there. They have the equipment to convert slides, photographs and negatives to digital formats that allow for sharing and storing, long into the future.

Alpine Media’s duplication services offer a high-quality product produced with commercial grade materials and professional duplicating machines. They finalize each CD or DVD with a thermal printer, in both economical black on silver or full color printing directly on the face of the disc. Their packaging line offers a variety of choices including basic paper sleeves, standard CD/DVD packaging and a full array of custom printed options. As a final touch, they offer shrink-wrapping for the “store bought” look of commercially available merchandise.

You can count on Alpine Media to adapt to the rapidly changing digital world in which we live to be here to service your needs for many years to come. Located at 1644 Conestoga St #3 in Boulder, Alpine Media can be reached at 303.444.1257 or info@alpinemedia.com.

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Get Pumped about New Fitness Classes at Carbon Valley Parks & Recreation District

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didn’t take long for Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District’s new Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, Suzi Shankweiler, to expand the fitness program after she joined the District in November. She added a wide variety of new and popular classes to the group fitness schedule including Bodypump, Bodypumpilates, Intro to Yoga, Mat Pilates, and PiYo. “We want to make fitness accessible to everyone regardless of their age or skill level,” said Shankweiler.

BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that shapes, tones, and strengthens the entire body. Great music and choice of weight inspires participants to get the results fast. This 60-minute addictive workout challenges all of the major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises such as squats, presses, deadlifts

and curls. It’s the perfect class for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit.

BODYPUMPilates is a 30 minute BODYPUMP® format followed by 30 minute of Pilates. It’s the perfect combination of strength training followed by lengthening and core. This is the ultimate workout.

Into to Yoga is a short introduction to some of the most commonly used postures in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga style yoga. Each session focuses on breath and alignment for standing, seated, and reclined postures in a safe, welcoming environment. All levels of Yogis are welcome.

Through continuous movement, our Mat Pilates class will lengthen, strengthen, sculpt, and tone all major muscles groups with an emphasis on core. Pilates helps improve posture, flexibility and balance.

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The Germany Law Firm helps individuals with estate planning including wills, trusts, medical and financial powers of attorneys, advanced directives, planning for Medicaid and much more. They also assist with probate, elder law and special needs planning. Ms. Germany has been an attorney for more than 19 years. Licensed in both Alaska and Colorado, she has practiced in the areas of criminal litigation, civil litigation and domestic law in addition to elder law, probate and estate planning.

Ms. Germany states, “We are incredibly excited about expanding our service area. It’s a firm value to be accessible to our clients. By adding a fourth location in Northern Colorado we can serve our

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This Mat Pilates class will also utilize the addition, the fees to work with a personal FitBall®, along with other tools, to achieve trainer have been reduced making it more maximum results! Beginner to advanced affordable to improve your health and welcome. stamina.

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Yoga. The speed is cranked up to deliver a true fat-burning, low impact workout.

Another positive change to the fitness program is the elimination of additional fees for specialty classes like Zumba. All group fitness classes are now Melissa Montoya included with passes or drop-in admission. In

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Send birthday wish & high resolution photo to the CVCR. Make sure file name is the name of the person with the birthday. We’ll print it free of charge. Submit to carbonvalley@gmail.com and put “CVCRbirthday” in the subject line, as close to the 15th of each month as possible.

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Happy Birthday Eli! We love you! Love, Daddy, Mommy, Tori, Piper, Eric, and Zella 

Happy, Happy Birthdays to 2 very special girls!!

Lilah, 11, your growing into a very special young lady, let your heart shine.

Isabella, 10, May this year be filled with many happy memories.

We love you girls, Mom, Dad, brother, Kase, and lots of kisses and hugs from Grandma & Grandpa in California

Wishing our baby girl Cassidy the most spectacular 6th birthday! We love you to moon and back!

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Happy 10th Birthday Layne. We love you so much and are so proud of you.

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Happy 20th Birthday Makayla Parker (March 14th) aka Pooh. You will always be my Pooh bear. Can’t believe how fast you have grown up. You have become a beautiful and smart young lady. You are going to be a GREAT Mommy...

Love, Mom and Dad Marissa and Makenzie Happy 2nd Birthday Judah Inman!

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Real E$tate Re$ource$ Computerized Home Valuations

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omeowners are often looking online to see what the value of their home is.

Everyone is curious about value and how it might be changing and an estimate of the value of their home. It may be from an AVM (Automated Valuation Module) on a Broker’s website, an estimated value from Realtor.com, or a Zestimate from Zillow. All of these are an estimated of the value of a home by a computer program, known in the industry as an AVM. AVMs were initially developed for use by large financial institutions to value large portfolios of loans, and with working with large numbers, the individual errors in valuation don’t matter much.

How accurate are AVMs? The “gold standard” for an AVM is to be within 10% of a home’s actual value 90% of the time. Most valuations you see online are in the low 80 percent range. To illustrate how this works, say the property is worth $300,000. The best of the computerized valuations would show an estimated value of between $270,000 and $330,000, 90 percent of the time. The other 10% of the time they would be outside that $60,000 range. Not very accurate!

“But it is on the internet, it must be true.” Well, not really. First of all, the computer hasn’t seen the home.

Properties vary greatly due to upgrades, condition (good or bad), functionality, and features. The computer is getting its information mainly from public records.

Even if a person has the ability to change some of the inputs, do you really know the local market and what buyers are looking for and what they will pay for things?

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The program then compares the home to other properties that have sold in the area. Here again, the computer hasn’t seen these homes either, nor can it make judgements like a local expert could. The more variation there is in an area, the less accurate the valuation, because the computer doesn’t know the individual neighborhoods or the variation in housing. The value may be more accurate if the home is in a larger subdivision of very similar homes, but it still can’t know specifics about location, buyer or seller motivation and local market conditions.

The bottom line is that while and AVM may give you a general idea of the value, you need a knowledgeable, experienced Realtor to look at your home, evaluate comparable sales and the overall market in order to have an accurate price. Have fun looking at online values, but don’t make decisions based on them.

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Having grown up in Erie and lived in the surrounding areas her entire adult life, Melissa is familiar with the local communities and what they offer. In her off-time Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, traveling, reading and enjoying our beautiful state. She is an animal lover and has two amazing English Bulldogs, Kira and Titus and a cat with attitude named Vincent.

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oin Carbon Valley active adults for an unforgettable trip to historic Washington, DC June 20 - 30, 2017. The trip includes motorcoach transportation, 10 nights lodging including four consecutive nights in the Washington DC area, 18 meals, two guided tours of Washington, DC, an evening guided memorial and monuments tour, and admission to George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate and garden.

During the trip you’ll visit the WWII Memorial, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian, The Marketing Luther King Jr. National Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and more! The trip is open to anyone age 18 and up and is $989 per person, double occupancy. Add $360 for single occupancy. $75 is due upon registration. Final payment is due April 13, 2017. For information or to register visit www.cvprd.com or call Alex Cox at (303) 833-2739.

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Vol. 18, Issue 3

EDUCATION TTER S A M

Carbon Valley Academy presents its Core Knowledge/Leadership Event

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arch 7 will mark our inaugural Core Knowledge/Leadership Event.

In the past, grade levels have held Core Knowledge nights in their classrooms. However, with the addition of The Leader in Me as support for our character program, this event will be just that…and EVENT! By combining our academic achievements through Core Knowledge content and our character with The Leader in Me, we will come together as a whole school to showcase our students’ achievements.

While attending this event, you will see and hear many different things. The vast majority of the event will take place in the gym where you might see students presenting

projects, drama students performing a short skit, vocal music by students, technology integration as well as physical displays of health and wellness.

This event empowers the students to own their own learning.

All of the different activities will be student led. Students will also answer any questions you as a guest may have. Core Knowledge and The Leader in Me should be evident throughout the event, as students guide you through.

This event is open to all! We hope that you will be able to join us as Carbon Valley Academy shows off it’s shining stars!!

For more information including the time of the event, please call 303-774-9555

Imagine Firestone Named 2017 Colorado School Of Character By Character.org

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magine Charter School at Firestone is pleased to announce that Character.org, a national advocate and leader for the character education movement in collaboration with CO State Schools of Character, named Imagine Charter School a 2017 CO School of Character.

The program recognized Imagine Charter School as a school that has demonstrated its use of character development to drive a positive impact on academics, student behavior, and the school’s climate.

Imagine Charter School is a public charter school servicing over 550 students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade, located in Firestone, Colorado. The mission of Imagine Charter School is to positively shape the hearts and minds of our students by providing them with a classical, core knowledge curriculum that is academically rigorous and content rich, a safe environment in which character is modeled and promoted, and a community in which to build trusting relationships with others.

The Schools of Character application process is an opportunity for schools and districts to receive thoughtful feedback for growth and excellence in the area of

character development through Character. org’s 11 Principles of Effective Character Education framework. It is also a method of recognizing exemplary schools and districts in the nation.

Since its inception, Character.org has awarded more than 500 schools with the distinction of State School of Character.

Criteria for the designation are based on Character.org’s 11 Principles of Effective Character Education, which includes providing students with opportunities for moral action, fostering shared leadership and engaging families and communities as partners in character-building efforts.

“Utilizing components of character education is a large part of our student and staff’s daily routines,” said Kia Murray, Principal at Imagine Firestone. “We are grateful for Character.org and Colorado State Schools of Character, for its efforts to create a state and national discussion on the importance of character in education.

We are eager to carry this distinction for years to come and are hopeful our example will lead other schools in Colorado to participate in this program in order to enhance student’s lives statewide.”

Monarch Preschool LLC

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onarch Preschool is an in-home, educational based preschool program for kids aged 3-5. Owner, Andrea Zanotti, says, “We love to explore, learn and play through our unique curriculum created by the owner!”

Going off the SVVSD calendar, Monarch Preschool offers care to your children all year, including an educational summer program. They are currently enrolling for part-day, morning classes, from 8:45-11:45. They are open mornings, Monday through Thursday with some Friday openings. Call for details.

Andrea says her assistant teacher and all of her substitute teachers are from the Carbon Valley community. “We all personalize the education to fit individual students while making it work for the group, as a whole,” says Andrea.

One mom, Julie Coleman says, “We LOVE Monarch Preschool! The teachers are wonderful and have been great about accommo-dating our child’s special needs. They use the perfect balance of age appropriate academics and free play and the class size is small, so every child get the attention he/she needs.

The smaller class size also fosters a real sense of community within the group; Monarch isn’t just a preschool, it’s a family.”

Andrea Zanotti is a married, mother of 3 who has a background in Childcare, Psychology and Education. She enjoys teaching and also staying current with health and fitness, cooking, reading and writing. Andrea also has training as a doula and is a breastfeeding specialist.

You can go to www.monarchpreschool.com or email her at andrea@ monarch-preschool.com. She is located at 10220 Echo Circle in Firestone. Her phone number is 720-633-7808.

Plan ahead for her back to school special on tuition for those who are registered with their paperwork in by the 1st of August.

The Perfect Preschool?

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hat time of the year has come to start searching for a preschool for your child/children. To some, this is an easy choice; your friend recommended one, you have older children and they will go to the same school, the church you attend has a school, or your neighbor down the block has an in-home school.

But for many, many others the thought of doing this is overwhelming, and to be honest, a bit scary.

There are many options out there; a large center like Creative Years or Spark, Charter Preschools such as Imagine or Carbon Valley, Christian Preschools like Life Fellowship.

All of these larger preschools offer all the preparation that it will take to ensure your child is ready for Kindergarten. They also have larger class sizes, shorter hours, and usually no extended care.

Then there are the smaller, in-home preschools such as; Little Blessings Preschool, Busy Bee Preschool and Catching Butterflies Preschool. These also offer all the preparation that it takes to ensure your child is ready for Kindergarten, with many of the individuals having bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and usually a significant amount of time with backgrounds in childcare. They have smaller class sizes, longer hours, enrichment classes, field trips, meals and offer extended care.

So, what do you look for? This

depends upon your family’s individual situation.

One of the most important items is their Colorado Shines Rating. Ask the preschool if they are rated, and what is their rating? This goes for both inhome and center programs. Rating are from 1-5, 1 meaning they are licensed, 2 they are licensed and are working toward higher level, and 3-5 means they are a high standard and high quality program meeting and surpassing all qualifications and expectations monitored by the state and early education council.

Also, cost/per hour, week, month (do not just look at the prices on websites/ or something you are quoted, and think well this preschool seems less expensive than another) take into account what is provided in the time your child will be there, this includes: meals, enrichment classes, hours offered, field trips, do they offer extended care and do you want larger or smaller class size.

Finally, always take your child with you!! They have a sixth sense about their situation and surroundings. If they head right off, engage with others, and do not want to leave, that is a good sign. If the opposite occurs, you may want to take a little time, observe see if it changes, or if not, maybe consider another option.

The Tri-Town area has a large variety of preschools to choose from, which one will match your family’s needs?

Four Lessons Learned From Students Across The World

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t has been my pleasure to work with exchange students from across the world. The students I have had the pleasure of knowing have taught me so much during their time in America: 1. There are good teenagers out there! They are not as scary as people think. I’ve had many thought provoking conversations with teenagers from all over the world who have a great head on their shoulders. These students, who are around the ages of 15-17, leave their families, learn a whole new language and live with a different family for months are very brave people. It takes a special kind of person to not only be able to do these things but to thrive while doing it as well.

2. Teenagers keep you young! They force you to keep up with the latest technology and ways to keep in touch with them. It pushes you to get out and show them your community and the wonderful things about Colorado. They encourage you to get back on those skis, to dust off the hiking boots and to learn a new skill. Being pushed out of your comfort zone is always a good thing.

3. I have learned so much about different cultures. If I could travel to all of the countries I want to learn about I would.

Because I can’t, this is the next best thing. My

elementary aged kids have also learned so much through contact with these exchange students as well. We have made friends in so many different parts of the world that my hope is one day my own kids can visit with my past students and experience their cultures.

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Everyday becomes an opportunity to volunteer as a family. We always look for ways to volunteer and impact others lives. This has been a great way to do that. The way to mentor and build relationships is in the day to day living and it’s a great opportunity to do that. These students will always remember their time in America with their host family. It is a great way to make a lasting impact on the life of a student but don’t be surprised if they leave just as big as an imprint on yours.

There is no “perfect” host family. You can be single, retired, married, with kids or without kids. All you need to do is offer a home to the student with three meals a day, a place to study and a loving environment for them to get the most out of their time in America.

If you are interested in hosting an exchange student for a semester, a school year or even as a welcome family please feel free to contact me at hostastudentAYA@gmail.com or 303-5326577. The website is: www.academicyear.org

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Super Tutor+Miracle Work=Marian Hobbs

Good, Better, Best Avoiding Parent Burn Out and Overscheduled Kids

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s parents we want what’s best for our children. Thus, we seek to involve them in a variety of wonderful opportunities.

A partial list of activities in the Carbon Valley area includes youth soccer, football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, gymnastics, dance, art, and the list goes on.

A typical week-end may find mom and dad frantically running back and forth from one activity to another to make sure their child (or children) doesn’t miss out.

And this list does not include week-day activities sponsored by the local school, scout program, 4 H Club, or private lessons.

Everyone of these activities, by itself, is a wonderful opportunity for growth and learning sportsmanship and interaction.

But at what cost?

A senior citizen friend of mine offered some sage counsel. He was raised on a farm and rarely was able to go into town. If his family wanted to purchase something they would pull out the trusty old Sears and Roebuck Catalog .1 This important tool was their shopping mall and internet.

He noticed that each item was categorized into three columns: Good, Better, Best. Each category carried its own price, “good” being less expensive than “better,” and “better” being less expensive than “best.” Of course, the quality of each item corresponded to the advertised cost.

My friend soon learned that “good” was not always the “best” way to go. A good pair of shoes may cost less than a better pair, but they didn’t last as long and were not as comfortable.

Maybe in an effort to control the frantic life parents lead in trying to provide many “good” opportunities for their children, it is time to take stock of the pressure that both parents and children are under just to keep pace. Maybe it is time to separate out the “good,” from the “better,” from the “best.” This is called “prioritizing”.

Research psychologists have warned against what they call “the overscheduling of children.”

Children today are far busier and families spend less time together than in previous generations.

The data show that structured sports time has doubled, but children’s free time has declined by 12 hours per week. And unstructured outdoor activities have fallen by 50.2

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When asked if the “entire family usually eats dinner together” family researchers find that this important indicator of family togetherness has declined by 33 percent. This finding is important as it is one of the strongest predictors of a child’s academic achievement and psychological adjustment. 3 Family mealtimes have also been shown to be a strong defense against children’s smoking, drinking, or using drugs.” Interestingly, the hit television program Blue Bloodss always ends with this intergenerational Irish American family sitting down to family dinner together. And they all participate in a vigorous exchange of ideas and experiences. For once Hollywood gets it right!

Finally, I am reminded of the family that saved up its money for a fabulous summer vacation. They mapped out visits to many historical sites in the nation. When the multi-week vacation ended, they asked their 10 year old son what he liked best? He said: “I liked the time dad and I laid on the lawn and discussed the stars in the sky.”

Interestingly, that experience happened at home before they even went on the trip. And it didn’t cost a cent!

Maybe what our kids want most is to slow down and leave time for some one on one with their parents. I have never known a retiree who lamented, “I wish I had spent more time at the office.”

1 Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog, Fall and Winter, 1944-45 2 Jared R. Anderson and William J. Doherty, “Democratic Community Initiatives: The Case of Overscheduled Children,” Family Relations, vol. 54 (Dec. 2005): 655 3 Anderson and Doherty, Family Relations, 54:655 4 Nancy Gibbs, “The Magic of the Family Meal,” Time, June 12, 2006, 51-52 5 Blue Bloods, a Television Series, CBS

Howard M. Hamilton, PhD, MFT (Marriage, Family Therapist), is a retired Superintendent of Schools from Southern California. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University in Spanish and Psychology. His Master’s Degree is also from BYU in Public Administration. His PhD is from the University of Southern California. For eight years he directed a counseling firm specializing in marital issues and dysfunctional families. He is available for workshops on Parenting Skills and 12 Steps to Greater Success in School.

His workshops are complimentary but require a guaranteed number of participants. He can be reached at: 720-340-9882.

By Jan Sciacca

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f you or your student has been, or is currently struggling with a subject/subjects and it appears unlikely for you, him or her to maintain or improve without specific intervention, it’s time to call Learning Unlimited Tutoring.

Marian Hobbs, an area resident and owner of Learning Unlimited Tutoring, has been tutoring for 30+ years in Carbon Valley and the I-25 Corridor. She works with ages pre-K through adult.

Students in Grades 1-3 have a special place in Marian’s heart. She says, “Reading is a crucial skill for understanding and producing cohesive writing and communication. Without good reading skills, comprehension and writing skills can suffer in the ensuing grades.”

Sam Stott adds sixteen years of experience as an educator to the repertoire at Learning Unlimited Tutoring. He has a B. S. in Geology and Geophysics from Yale University and is the go-to man for tutoring 6-12 grade Math and Science, as well as tutoring for ACT and SAT preparation.

In addition to tutoring, Marian has a myriad of interests. She makes repurposed dog coats from cast-off human wool sweaters.

She raises and rides APHA horses. She enjoys collecting vintage classic children’s books and Aesop Fables and likes collecting notable quotes about reading and learning. She also likes sewing, gardening and traveling.

Marian has two experiences that are especially memorable to her: She was working with a 4th grader who was having a challenging time with subtraction, and when Marian showed him how to check his answer to confirm it was correct, he looked at her and said, “You have just made my life easier.”

In another instance, Marian had recommended a Newbury Award winning title for a 5th grader to read and use for a book report. When he was writing his book report, he turned to Marian and said he loved the story, it was the best book he had ever read and he could hardly wait to read the sequel.

It’s rewarding for Marian, parents and students to see the progress made from a student’s lack of understanding and confidence to success and an enthusiasm for learning and knowledge.

Morgan” and Fiona, the Jack Russell dog that is LUT’s therapy dog

Testimonies from students and parents alike speak of success and hope.

Just a few are: • “You helped me with my handwriting. It got my writing from a D to an A. It helped me in school a lot.”

Peyton, 4th grader • “Marian is referred to around our house, as Super Tutor.” Laura, parent • “We came to Marian Hobbs with our son who had been asked to leave three elementary schools. He was deemed a distraction to other kids and he couldn’t turn the corner academically his confidence was broken and he felt as though he could do nothing right. Mrs. Hobbs worked with him once a week for several months and, now, he is excelling in school both socially and academically. He loves school and he receives achievement awards in a weekly basis. Mrs. Hobbs is nothing less than a miracle worker. She is the best thing that happened to our son and we are forever in her debt.” Todd, dad Marian shares, “So many students have untapped potential; it is what is done with that potential that will shape their future.”

Learning Unlimited Tutoring is available by appointment Monday – Thursday. Early enrollment, targeting two-week summer sessions will be starting soon. Contact information is 303.550.5280, learningunlimitedco.com and marian@learningunlimitedco.com.

What a Great Night!

Article & Photos by Romaine Lucero-Lowe

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he Frederick High School Booster Club’s Super Saturday Casino Night was a huge hit. The big event was held at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center On Saturday February 4th. The decorated gym was packed with Casino Style Gaming Tables, a Silent Auction, A Buffet Table, a Cash bar, and a DJ. The evening was full of fun, DJ Mass (of Longmont) kept the music going for the 100+ attendees who enjoyed a food buffet which included appetizers like - parmesan cheese straws, zucchini tomato bites, turkey and bacon pin wheels, and delicate garlic bruschetta on toasted french bread, all donated from Scorching Brick Catering.

Georgia Boys BBQ donated a spread of Pulled Pork StreetTtacos and Sliders.

The Buffet also include fresh fruit, cheese and homemade desserts. The fabulous bartenders kept everybody hydrated thanks to the generosity of Dacono Liquors and Cimarron Liquors of Firestone.

For a donation of $50 the nights guests enjoyed all the amenities and received $500 in gaming chips to play with on the Casino Style tables. There were professional dealers for craps, black jack poker and roulette. At the end of the night prizes were given out, chip holders were given tickets for the raffle. The big winner took home a 49” Ultra HD TV, Four lucky people went home with a $500 gift certificate to Longmont Ford for Service and Maintenance, and thanks to Connections Training and Staffing another winner took home the latest Xbox 1 gaming system. And the local community stepped up with gift certificates and cards galore for the Balloon Pop. The silent auction was lined up with baskets ranging from cooking supplies, to wine baskets. A huge selection with over 27 baskets all from the generosity of the wonderful parents here at FHS! Three seriously lucky families get front row reserved seating and parking at Graduation!

The evening was a huge success and we could not have done it with out the support of our sponsors: Mark Young Construction, Carbon Valley Park and Rec District, Post Net of Longmont, Scorching Brick Catering, Georgia Boys, Connections Training and Staffing, Longmont Ford, Dacono Liquors, Cimarron Liquors, King Soopers, Nail Care First, Home

Depot, Santiagos, Pepper’s Fireside Grill, Chic Fil A, Silver Print Photography, PMJ Clasic Creations,Bath and Body Works, Monty Nuss Photography, The Denver Broncos, Laura Faulkner with Norwex, and Christine Entrekin with LuLaRoe. The FHS Booster Club’s Super Saturday Casino Night is an annual event

held on the evening before the Super Bowl.

If you missed it... don’t let it happen again, mark your calendars for next year! Early bird ticket sales will start in November.

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

Chamber Office Hours:

Board of Directors

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

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

And the Winners Are...!

Small Business of the Year – Dacono Daylight Donuts – Linda Lou Allour

Large Business of the Year – UCHealth – Melody Mills and Jason Amrich

Ambassador of the Year – Christina Clark – New York Life

Community Impact Award – Lee Berg – Education Foundation for St. Vrain Valley

Volunteer of the Year – Jeanne Falls – Firstbank Firestone

Julia K. Davis, Executive Director

People’s Choice Award – Furniture Row – Bill Oechsler (pictured L to R Colleen Whitlow, Ric Payne, Bill Oechsler, Barb Goettsch, Greg Goettsch, Jim Whitlow and Bill Meier)

All photos courtesy of C. Nathan Pulley Photography

Tree Vouchers Carbon Valley Thank you to our In an effort to beautify by adding more Toastmasters Club Annual Membership Frederick trees to our community, Toastmasters International is a Communication e Parks, Open Space and and Leadership development program. Do you need Appreciation Dinner Th Trails Commission created to feel more comfortable talking in front of a group an initiative to distribute tree or just to your boss? Want to learn how to manage a vouchers free of charge every Sponsors meeting, keep it on track and on time? Do you need to Platinum Sponsors: UCHEALTH United Power

Precious Meatal Sponsor (this goes directly to the Chamber Scholarship Program): St. Vrain Valley Schools

Gold Sponsor:

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Bronze Sponsors: Adams Bank & Trust Black Hills Energy Carbon Valley Consumer Report Carbon Valley Independent Centura Health Ent Credit Union Sunflower Bank Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care Town of Firestone Waste Connections

Craps Table Sponsor: Purifoy Chevrolet

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year. This year, 70 vouchers are available for Frederick residents in addition to 10 alternate vouchers. Each voucher is worth $100 to use toward the purchase of a tree valued at $150 or more.

The vouchers are available on a first come, first served basis beginning March 11th at 9 a.m. at Town Hall (401 Locust St.). Because of the popularity of this program, all vouchers are typically distributed within minutes on the first day they are available, so make sure you come out early to get yours!

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craft an elevator speech, or feel more confident in a job interview? Visit Carbon Valley Toastmasters to see how you can achieve all of the above and more.

This club is a diverse group of people who meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month to develop confident communication and leadership skills for personal growth in a safe, friendly environment.

Each meeting lasts an hour and provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member can participate and has the opportunity to develop competent oral communication and leadership skills.

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

Please join us from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the American Legion Post 1985, 870 1st Street, Firestone, CO 80520.

Mark your calendars for a Toastmasters Club Open House on April 18 from 6:15 to 7:45pm.

For additional information or questions contact: James Nicholson – president-1112188@ toastmastersclubs.org – 303.910.8934 or carbonvalleytoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/

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

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he Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship and School Partnership Committee have announced plans to award three $1000 scholarships and one $500 for 2017. Applications are available to all graduating seniors who reside or attend school in the Carbon Valley (includes homeschooling). The scholarships are being offered to assist students in reaching both their postsecondary education and business career goals.

By recognizing that our graduating seniors are our future business leaders, the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce has become a willing participant in furthering their education. These scholarships are awarded to students who have shown excellence in academics and setting goals for their careers and demonstrated leadership in their community activities.

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

Private information provided on the applications will be held as such and not shared with other entities. Deadline to submit an application is April 12, 2017.

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

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Experienced/References • Serving the Tri-Town area. Leave a message for Norma @ 303-833-3164 [2-17] Entertainment Center - Oak look, 35” W x 34” T x 32” D. Lots of storage, 1 glass door. $30 303.746.1381 California King Bed - 2 box springs, mattress and frame. No headboard. Bedding included. $200 303.746.1381 Foothills Gardens Columbarium Niche Sale Multi-space discounts for families, organizations or religious groups. Discounts available for combination Cremation and Niche packages Bob 720-771-1611 [2-17] Experienced Hair Stylist for booth rent or commission..

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Delivery Driver, Furniture Row, Full Time, Paid Weekly, Great Benefits, Contact Stephanie Hudson 720-612-1418 [2-17] Office space available NOW Location 500 8th Street, Unit C3, Dacono 654 square feet, on the east side of the building upstairs Rent: $770.00 a month plus Source Gas and United Power. Anyone interested, please contact Danette at 720.935.4677 [2-17] BEAUTIFUL DINING ROOM TABLE 70” ROUND GLASS TOP, BEVELED EDGE W/8 UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS, EXCELLENT CONDITION! MUST SEE! Paid $4800 Asking $2000 303-432-0926 [2-17] Rembrandt’s Professional Painting Co - Fast, friendly and reliable. FREE ESTIMATES. Call or text Jimmy today! 303.668.6653. See us on Facebook Rembrandt’s Professional Painting. [2-17] CNA looking for position as Assistant/Helper. Willing to do caregiving, nanny, housekeeping, transportation, shopping and errands. Call Carol 720-891-9283 [2-17]

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www.cvcrnews.com Wanted to sell for those gun enthusiasts - 3 holsters can be bought as a group or separately: 6004 Safari Land Leg platform holster - brand new, great condition, $45 or OBO 2 Safari Land Glock 17 holsters - light baring, both great condition: level 3 retention - $100 or OBO and level 2 retention - $40 or OBO Please contact Luis at 303-472-9161, either call or text [3-17] A BREEZE PET FRIENDS is who you call when you need PET CARE for your furkids. I do In Home pet care..dog walks..daily drop ins...help with new puppies. and seniors... etc....My name is Donna Calabrese I am Insured and Bonded with a CPR Pet certification..I Please give me a call or text @ 720-879-1423 or email abreezepets@yahoo.com to set up a free meet and greet..I look forward to meeting you [3-17] Custom Homebuilder Available for Renovations Kitchen, basement, bathroom renovations as well as garages, add on rooms, tile, hardwood floors and more, Kenyon Homes 303-651-9460 over 30 years experience and local references available. Www. buildingcontractordenverco.com [2-17] Free Fertilizer...Bring your shovel and vehicle.

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Body + Soul Wellbeing

Food for the Soul: When God’s People Love the Church

Exodus 36:5 5 and said to Moses, “The people bring much more than enough for doing the work that the LORD has commanded us to do.”

I am sure that you all have heard that 20% of the people in the church do 80% of the work! If you look at your church would this be true?

Recently Barna Statistics did another survey and have found out the number has changed yet again. It is now 10% of the people in the church doing 90% of the work. And this same 10% of people are also giving 90% of the giving to the church.

For a long time there has been a severe misunderstanding when it has come to the church and giving. For years, the church has put a “magical” number on what the people in the church should give back to God. We call this a “tithe.”

Interestingly enough, we never see in Scripture a tithe demanded from God to the church. In all the scenarios where a tithe was commanded, it was not for the purpose of the church. It was however for the establishment of the nation of Israel

and their government. This tithe, or rather taxation, was as high as 30%.

If we held fast to this tithe, our giving would certainly increase to the church.

But God never told them they had to give a tithe. In fact, God never demanded an amount at all!

In Exodus 36:5, we see an example that God gave about giving. Moses told the people that they were going to build a tabernacle for the Lord. God told them to give of their heart. He did not demand a certain amount.

Scripture teaches us in: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 6The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a

no more missionaries running all over the country seeking support. There would be no more pastors taking on second jobs to make ends meet. There would be no more churches closing the doors due to financial issues. Etc. If God’s people loved the church, there would be an abundance of resources!

I would encourage you to consider where your treasure is placed? Or are you giving from a willing heart?

Pastor Jason Kokenzie would like to invite you to attend services at Carbon Valley Bible Church The church meets at 142 6th St Frederick, CO 80530. Sunday School 9:30AM Morning Worship 10:00AM. Wednesday Bible Study 7PM. Ministries for ALL ages.

Contact information: http://CVBibleChurch.com | 303-736- 9959.

Longs Peak Hospital Will Be Like No Hospital You’ve Seen

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lip on this headset, and let me take you on a virtual tour of Longmont’s new hospital.

We’re now about six months away from the official opening of UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital, but hundreds of people already have jumped on the chance to take a look around the hospital via virtual reality.

We have been so excited to open this new UCHealth hospital, providing excellent care close to home for patients in the greater Longmont area, that we just couldn’t wait until the hospital opened to give everyone a sneak preview.

Patients, residents, business leaders and community physicians have been taking these virtual tours for a couple months now, using a virtual reality headset to look around a number of rooms in the hospital, from an operating room and an emergency department exam room to an intensive care unit room and a labor-and-delivery room.

The tours have been a fun way to show people what the new hospital will look like, but they are just a small taste of what lies ahead. Longs Peak Hospital is going to be like no hospital you’ve seen before.

The state-of-the-art facility on the northwest corner of Highway 119 and County Line Road actually will serve as a model for future hospitals as it will be filled with some of the latest and best technology to truly innovate health care.

We’ve designed the new hospital to be as connected as possible, which means all patient care records and information will be recorded in realtime, making it an efficient system that fosters excellent coordination of care.

Imagine a nurse using a mobile app on a handheld device to record documentation right at the patient’s bedside. Or imagine wearable, wireless technology that automatically records a patient’s key vitals into the electronic health record, providing more real-time feedback for our clinicians and alerting them of any problems immediately.

That’s just beginning.

We’re also offering a higher level of advanced care and consultations with nationally-renowned experts throughout the UCHealth system through telemedicine. If our team of health care providers needs a consultation with a highly-specialized expert – a specialist who wouldn’t normally see patients in a community hospital – we can tap into the expertise of experts throughout the system, including providers at the University of Colorado School

cheerful giver.

Notice that God never said anything, but that he loves a cheerful giver. God is more concerned with your heart than with your pocket book!

He however does go on to say in: Matthew 6:21 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Your heart can often be defined but what your bank statement says.

God desires a free will offering from us! As we look back to Exodus 36:5, we see God’s people loved Him and the idea of the tabernacle so much that Moses had to turn the people away from giving. They received TOO much! Have you have ever heard of that before?

If God’s people really loved the church, there would be no more building programs to raise money. There would be

Dan Robinson is the CEO of UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont.

of Medicine, and get an immediate consultation. We also will have telehealth systems specifically designed to help patients who may be experiencing strokes or behavioral health needs.

As a patient, you’ll have a tablet that you will be able to use to keep up with your medical care, learn more about your prescriptions and even order the meal that will be brought to your room.

All of these technologies will help us be more efficient and better able to track and coordinate patient care, and they’ll also enable our clinical staff to better focus on our number one priority: our patients.

We have spent the past year building a team that can provide extraordinary patient care. We have many of those people in place already, and in the upcoming months, we will continue to fill other positions with some of the best care providers in our state. We also are proud to have experienced, trusted physicians who work with us at Longmont Clinic and at other medical clinics throughout the greater Longmont area who know the community well and are looking forward to working with us at Longs Peak Hospital.

Our goal is to bring together the best people and systems to provide you with the most advanced care and best possible experience.

If you haven’t seen the new hospital through the virtual reality headsets we’ve had at gatherings and events in the area, I hope you’ll attend one of the open house events that we’ll be hosting this summer where you’ll have a chance to do so. Until then, I invite you to check out a short video preview of what the hospital will look like at http://bit.ly/LPHview.

24 Hour Corso Fitness Opens in Dacono

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orso Fitness, a new fitness center, has opened at 730 Glen Creighton Dr., Dacono, south of the Dacono Post Office.

Corso Fitness provides the community with a 24/7/365 fitness center for all levels of fitness. The gym targets all fitness styles and levels with the hope of providing a comfortable environment for all its members. It offers fitness classes, personal training, dance fitness and tanning.

Anyone, 13 years and older, who wants to get fit and stay fit will find the easy-in/easy-out location convenient. It is easily accessible in the southwest Weld area, along the I-25 Corridor area, directly off Hwy 52.

Corso Fitness is named after its mascot, a Cane Corso named Tritus.

Tritus loves the gym and looks forward to meeting you when you visit.

Hip Hop Fitness, Ballet Fitness, and Core Fitness. One doesn’t’ need to have dance experience to participate. Anyone is welcome to attend class and gym members are given a discounted rate.

Since the gym is a 24-hour gym, it is best to make an appointment to take a tour of the facility and sign up. The Corso team can accommodate almost any schedule.

Rates and offerings are posted on Corso Fitness’s website corsofitness.org.

Email contacts are corsofitness@gmail. com and corsofitnessdance@gmail.com.

The gym’s phone number is 303.833.2222 and the dance studio is 720.593.2223.

Corso studio manager, Bonnie, teaches most of the fitness classes and adds a fun, up-beat flair to fitness dance classes. Her goal is to help people get fit in a fun environment. She currently teaches

Anytime Fitness Hosts Soup Drive For National Soup Month

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nytime Fitness members battled it out for the top honor in January to see who would bring in the most cans of soup for the club’s January Soup Drive that celebrated National Soup Month.

“Hosting events and challenges like this gets our members involved in our local community,” said Nicole Grine, owner of Anytime FitnessFirestone. “Not only can we be active inside the gym, but also outside.”

Heather Sewing garnered the title for the month, with more than 75 cans of soup donated and a

new T-shirt from the gym. Along with her donations were a few hundred additional cans from other members which were all donated to the Carbon Valley Help Center in Firestone, which provides emergency food supply to people in need.

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Healthy Passover Faiths and Traditions Honored at Local Seder Dinner

Is Diet More Important Than Exercise When It Comes To Weight Loss?

Community Invited to Passover Meal

t’s becoming more well known that what you eat will help further your weight loss goals more significantly than how often you work out. Your weight loss success will be 80% nutrition and 20% exercise. Don’t get me wrong, you need both and it’s an important 20% for sure, but nutrition lays the ground work for everything else.

The key to successful weight loss is taking in fewer calories than you burn. To lose one pound, you need a 3,500-calorie deficit. It’s much easier to create a 500-700 calorie deficit through diet alone than it is to burn 500 calories through exercise.

When you combine a healthy diet AND a great workout, you don’t have to make many dramatic changes at all. As a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist, I can help you find your healthy calorie intake amount and help you with your fitness and nutrition goals.

It is important to make food choices that will help you regain your body’s ability to burn fat as its primary fuel source. Eating real, healthy food is vital in making your food choices to meet your weight loss goals.

If you’re serious about optimizing your health, it would be beneficial for you to take the time to understand some of the finer details of what makes a healthy diet or get help from a professional that can guide you.

A combination of diet and exercise is best at any stage of weight loss. Exercise should be a mix of strength training and cardio training. The combo of these

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traditional Seder dinner to honor Passover is being hosted on Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. by New Horizons Christian Church, 701 Carbondale Drive in Dacono, Colorado. The event is intended to demonstrate the common roots of Judaism and Christianity and to promote a better understanding between the faiths.

This authentic service will be conducted by Senior Pastor Michael Walker from the Church in the City-Beth Abraham in Denver. A messianic Jew, Pastor Walker honors the traditions of Judaism using the Haggadah—or Seder book—songs, dances and a meal with traditional Passover foods such as unleavened bread, boiled eggs, and bitter herbs. He helps attendees experience the traditions followed during

the Last Supper Passover meal and the faith heritage of Jesus and his followers.

Seating is limited and advance reservations are required by April 3.

Tickets may be purchased by calling the church at 303-833-3013, Mondays through Thursdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Costs are $5 for nursery, ages 0-4; $12 for meal, ages 5-15; $18 for meal, ages 16+.

“We held a Passover Seder last year. This year, we wanted to invite the community because it was so moving and such a great way for us as Christians to celebrate Jesus’ Last Supper as well as respect the Jewish heritage of the Christian faith,” explained New Horizons Pastor, Rob Thomas. For more information on New Horizons Christian Church see their website www.nhcc.life.

Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture 2017, Year of the Fire Rooster

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he fun superficiality of the Chinese calendar actually runs deeply from observations made thousands of years ago that still apply to life today. The Chinese calendar was invented by emperor Huang Di in 2637 BCE, (our Gregorian calendar was invented in 1582CE). Incidentally, the emperor also wrote one of the most important early texts (Neijing) regarding Chinese medicine, human life and living in harmony with our environment, or “universal law”. Maoshing Ni, translator of the Neijing said, “The observations in the Neijing were stunningly scientific. Its contents are as relevant for life in the twentieth century as they were two millennia ago”.

The connection to “universal law” is pervasive throughout all aspects of being human, affecting day to day living, farming, health care, etc. More specifically, the five elements; fire, earth, metal, water and wood correspond with each season, (earth relates to the time between each season) organ, sound, smell, etc. The calendar also incorporates the Five Elements, and this new year corresponds to the Fire element. Fire corresponds with the heart, pericardium and small intestine, summer, socializing, joy, laughter, the sun, examples forever...

Chinese New Year marks the start of a new lunar cycle and falls at the beginning of spring, (in China) when the earth wakes up from dormancy and brings forth new life. Spring is a time when people have a tendency to clean their environment, homes and their bodies in order to give plenty of room for new growth, both physically and emotionally. This new year, or “Spring Festival” is the year of the Fire Rooster and began Saturday, January 28.

While the details run very deeply when

we consider that the year will impact each person according to where and when each individual was born, we can also consider what we generally know about the Fire element and the Rooster. Using both his voice and body language, the rooster is an excellent communicator, as we clearly hear the unmistakable wake up call.

The hen is also quite boisterous letting everyone know that she’s laid an egg. You could say they are quite obnoxious. Their movements are full of purpose and they have a very busy, sober, stabilizing energy.

It is a year to work hard, set goals with great intention and purpose, and walk your talk with confidence. Together with the Fire element characteristics mentioned above, the summer (social / fire) time may be full of fiery communication! Depending upon individual personality, some may get completely run over by the energy of the rooster. So! If you are the quiet type, and if there is something you must say or do, gather your peeps to make your voice louder to help accomplish your goals. If you’d like to read more fabulous articles like this, visit my website at daisylear.com.

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

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The Carbon Valley Half Marathon, 13.1 Relay, 5K and Fun Run to benefit Autism Research is pleased to announces this year’s annual race will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 starting at 8 a.m.

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exercises, plus a specific diet, will help speed up your metabolism and lead to stored fat being used as a source of energy.

Your choices in what you fuel your body with and what exercises you perform will be what pushes you past plateaus and helps you achieve your fitness goals. If you need help with your fitness and nutrition goals, contact Tracy Rewerts today!

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

The Heart of Jo Ann’s Kitchen

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

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Patty’s Day is just around the corner, and many people look for a way to participate in something Irish even if their ancestry is NOT rooted in the Emerald Isle. I, personally, do have an Irish greatgrandfather who wandered from Ireland to Spain to find my Irish great-grandmother and the resulting family then emigrated from Spain to Mexico to the United States.

I am a wonderful blend of European ancestry and proud of all of it.

I think most of us just love to celebrate holidays with food – and St. Patrick’s Day is no exception. My recipes, if you have followed my column at all, are a blending of traditional recipes that meet pantry ingredients to become something a bit less than the traditional. I don’t like trips to the grocery store for ONE needed ingredient, and I hate waste. Sometimes that is all it takes for creativity to take over!

In my original recipe, I saw a less than perfect apple on the counter as I was preparing my slow cooker that morning.

I wanted to mellow the flavor from the brined corn beef, and decided to chop it up and throw it in. The result was a less tangy, milder flavor of corned beef, and I have been using the apple method ever

since. Apple juice is more convenient if prep time is at a minimum, and works to tenderize that corned beef marvelously.

Side note: I use organic/naturally raised ingredients as much as possible.

My apologies to all the recipe developers out there – I read your recipes, I love to cook and I don’t always color inside the lines – that is how I ended up with the following:

Ingredients:

1 large onion, cut into wedges 1 cup apple juice 1 bay leaf 1 naturally raised and brined corned beef brisket with spice packet (21/2 to 3 pounds), cut in half*** 1 small head of cabbage, cut into 4 wedges

Directions:

Place the onion in a 5-quart slow cooker. Combine the apple juice, bay leaf and contents of spice packet. Pour over onion. Top with brisket and cabbage.

Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Discard bay leaf before serving.

Yield: 6 servings Pairs beautifully with Colcannon (layman’s terms – mashed potatoes blended with greens) and Irish Soda Bread. ***Look for naturally raised corned beef brisket that has been brined and pickled with natural ingredients, available for pre-order through our store.

Register now for discount prices Enter promo code: CVCR10 Register today at www.cvhalfmarathon.org To date the Carbon Valley Half Marathon has raised $65,000.00 for Autism Research benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado.

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Jo Ann Honey, along with her husband Richard, own Front Range Organic and All Natural Meats in Longmont. She is a self-professed “closet chef” with over 30 years of cooking for family and friends.

She has been published in Taste of Home magazines and cookbooks, was a Taste of Home Field Editor for 20 plus years, and has won a few cooking contests along the way. She strives for healthy, fresh, natural ingredients in her cooking while also supporting a busy lifestyle. She loves to offer advice on “tips and tricks” in the kitchen, as learned from her own mother and grandmother and countless cooking shows and cookbooks. Their business number is 720.204.6813.

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St. Brigit To Celebrate Vernal Equinox

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t. Brigit Episcopal Church once again will celebrate the return of Spring with a Vernal Equinox Service on Monday, March 20, at 7:00p.m. The theme of this unique, contemplative service will be birth and rebirth.

The Vernal Equinox celebration will be the eighteenth service in St. Brigit’s A’it Caol series. A’it Caol (pronounced atch qweel) is Gaelic for “A Thin Place.” These quarterly services are created to offer guests an experience of God through a unique liturgy, which combines ancient tradition with contemporary language. They include specially designed meditation areas, reflecting the Scriptural lessons, and sacred music with an ethereal sound.

Ancient people marked this day with thanksgiving for the return of light and warmth. Spring promised rebirth and hope. In the Christian church, the Vernal Equinox is significant in that it is used in determining the date of Easter, the first Sunday following the first full moon after the Equinox.

Older children are welcome at the Vernal Equinox Service. Childcare will be provided for children under age six. Guests are invited to come early to walk St. Brigit’s outdoor labyrinth, weather permitting.

St. Brigit Episcopal Church is located at 110 Johnson Street in Frederick. Visit www.stbrigit.org or www.facebook.com/ StBrigit for more information.

March 31st & April 1st 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM 143 S. 2nd Place, Brighton, CO Space is limited! Pre-register by 3/24/17.

Call (303) 875-2347 to register

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LED Streetlights in Frederick Last year, Frederick Power & Light upgraded the lighting along some of our more heavily traveled streets like Tipple Parkway, Ridgeway Boulevard, Frederick Way and Colorado Boulevard. LED conversion has many benefits for our community including the use of 80% less energy to operate, a longer lifespan and the ability to be more directional which means less unwanted light pollution. More upgrades are planned for 2017 and beyond. You can get in on the conversion in your own home by taking advantage of our rebate program.

Area Churches

Dacono New Horizons Christian Church Worship 10:00 a.m. & Bible School 9:00a 303-833-3013 701 Carbondale St., Dacono Pastor Rob Thomas CV Seventh-Day Adventist Church 422 8th St. #A, Dacono, CO 80514 Sabbath School 9:45 A.M. Saturday Worship Service 11:15 A.M. Pastor Frank Wilson 720-939-5472 www.carbonvalleysda.org Northern Hills Christian Church Services & Sun. School at 9:09a & 10:44a Saturday Service at 5:05 p.m.

720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas Frederick St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Monday - Wednesday 8:30am Friday 8:30am Friday 6:00pm (Espanol) Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am and 10:00am, 12:00pm & 5:00pm (Espanol) (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal St. Dimitrie the New Orthodox Church Saturdays 6:00p Vespers, Bible Study Sun. 9:00a Matins;10:00a Divine Liturgy Sun. School 11:00a 6060 Puritan Lane, Frederick, CO 80516 303 460-7035; www.sfdimitrie.org Rev. Fr. Loan Bogdan Carbon Valley Bible Church 142 6th St., Frederick, CO 80530 CVBibleChurch.com 303-736-9959 Pastor Jason Kokenzie L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School & Services at 8:30a & 10:30a 451 Oak St., Frederick 303.304.1159 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 8a, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m.

5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rmcc.org Lead Pastor Shan Moyers Cowboy Christian Fellowship Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m., Rinn UMC 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy, Frederick Sue-Marie or Galen at 303-661-0841. or e-mail gasue303@msn.com.

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

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

Wed. at 7:00 p.m. 720-933-7117 211 Dunmire St., Evanston, between Frederick and Firestone Pastor Laura Salazar Rinn United Methodist Church Worship 9:30a Sun. School 10:45a Cowboy Fellowship Weds. 7:00p 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy & I-25 W., Frontage Rd. 303-776-1578 rinnumc@hotmail.com Revered Bryson P. Lillie Tri-Town Baptist Church Sun. School 9:00a Worship 10:00a & 5p Wed. King’s Kids 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 420 Johnson St. (Oak St.), Frederick 303-833-2826 www.tri-townbaptist.com Pastor Don Veazey Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sts 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Rinn Valley Ward Bishop Paul Glover 303-815-5059 Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m.

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

Peak View Ward Bishop Ryan Bingham 720-290-6353 Firestone Prairie Community Church Worship Service Sun. at 10:30 a.m.

(303)651-1640 www.prairiecc.org Coal Ridge M.S., 6201 Booth Dr, Firestone Pastor Brian Thompson Grace Point Community Church Firestone, CO 80520 720-217-3407 www.go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon Bnai Yisra’ĕl in YHUH Firstone, CO 80504 7th day Sabbath Fellowship in Firestone 970-430-8594 Carbon Valley Lutheran Worship Sundays, 10am Centennial Elementary 10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone 720.833.8873 www.carbonchurch.com Pastor Tim Spiegelberg Erie St. Luke Orthodox Church (Eastern Rite) 8:00 a.m. Orthros, 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy, Sun. School 11:15 a.m.

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

Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15a Service 10:15a 303-828-1040 www.lifesongchurch.org 500 Briggs St., Erie St. Scholastica Church Mass: Tuesday 6:00pm; Confession 5pm Saturday 4:00pm ; Sun. 8:30am 303-828-4221 or 303-833-2966 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Lunes alas 7:00 p.m. La direccion es 4700 County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion gratis llame 303-669-5180 Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:30am 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net Pastor Ruby Narucki Living the Truth Ministries Bible believing Church; We want to grow with you.

Sun. 10 am and 6 pm Thursday 6 pm 545 Main St., Erie, CO (720)272-2026 Pastor Carl Gerdes New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Sun. 10:00 am & Children’s 10:30 am (303) 828-0638 Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardner Calvary Bible Church 9am & 10:30am. 615 Evans St. Pastor Adrian Boykin 303.442.3484 info@calvarybible.com Student Ministry for Middle & High School 303-442-3484 www.calvarybible.com Impact Rock Church (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 470 Briggs St Erie, CO 80516 Erie United Methodist Church 604 Holbrook St, Erie (across Town Hall) Sun. School 9:30a.m. (for all ages) Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided 303-828-3906 Pastor Jim Calhoun Orchard Community Church Sunday Services 10:00 am Erie High School, 3180 County Road 5 Erie, Colorado 80516 (303) 485-0922 orchardcommunity.church Pastor Nick Olson Mead Abundant Life Church Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 970-535-0311 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on S) revspeaks@gmail.com Pastor Jim Coleman

Centerpoint Church 14478 E I-25 Frontage Rd Longmont, CO 80504 (NE corner of I25 & Hwy 66 970.481.0156 Jon and Gina Horner Guardian Angels Catholic Church 109 S. 3rd St. Mead, CO 80542 Daily Mass: Mon 5:30p Tu-Th 7:30a Fri 8:30am Sat Anticipatory Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am 1st Sunday: 6:00p mass 970-535-0721 info@meadangels.org Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss Longmont New Creation Church 737 Bross Street, Longmont, CO 80501 www.newcreation.net 303-776-4225 Sundays: 8:30 and 10:45 AM Pastor Mario Latini Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Sun. Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

640 Alpine St., Longmont, CO 80504 303-776-1789 www.coslongmont.org Grace Church Worship Sat 6 pm, Sun 8:30, 11:15 am 2415 Lake Park Drive Longmont 80501 303-772-5685 www.graceefc.org Pastor Jeff Foote Westview Presbyterian Church 1500 Hover St., Longmont, CO 80501 www.westviewpres.org 303-776-3242 Sundays: 9:30 am & 5 pm Pastor Scott Phillips LifeBridge Christian Church Worship Saturdays at 5 p.m. & Sundays at 9:30 & 11 a.m.

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

Sun. Worship - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Somos una iglesia bilingue.

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

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

(303) 857-6827 www.mtcalvaryluth.org 650 S. Park Ave. Ft. Lupton Pastor Keith L. Besel Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Worship 8am Sun. 303-650-6170 204 Park Avenue Ft. Lupton Reverend Gary Sitton Destination Ministries "First for Him, Then each other" Gathering at Ft. Lupton Rec. Center Study @ 8:30am, Message @ 10am Destiny Church 307 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton www.yourdestinychurch.org Sunday at 10am, Wed at 7pm plus children, teen ministries & small groups Rob Rocca, Pastor First United Methodist Church of Ft Lupton 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Sun. Worship 9:00 am (& children’s Sun. School) Adult Sun. School 10:45 am (nursery provided) 303-857-2257 www.fumc-fortlupton.org Dr. Rev. Kay Palmer Marsh The Fort Foursquare Church Sun. Worship 11:00 AM 15511 WCR 12, Ft. Lupton 80621 thefortchurch@yahoo.com Pastor David Findley

Lafayette Flatirons Community Church 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette Sat. 4p & 6p and Sun. 9a & 11a 303-664-5524 Jim Bergen St. Columba Orthodox Church Anglican/ Western Rite Sun. Matins 8:30a, Divine Liturgy 9:30a 726 N 119th at Highway 7, Lafayette 720-208-6281 www.stcolumbachurch.org Fr. Les Bundy, Pastor Cairn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Progressive, Open and Engaged Sunday Worship:10:00 a.m.

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

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Eulogy to Our Loved Ones

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

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

Lola M. Weeks

Darryl Rinehart

Lola Weeks, a long-time resident of Firestone, Colorado, passed away after a courageous seventeen-year battle with cancer. Prior to her illness, she was an active community member in the Tri-Town area.

Lola knocked on many doors asking for donations for the Tri-Area Volunteer Ambulance Service (TAVAS) soon after moving to Firestone in 1969, and seeing the need for an ambulance service in the area where waiting times for help from Greeley sometimes took an hour or more to arrive.

After the volunteer organization was established, she took classes to become an EMT and received her certification. She then rode on the ambulance as an EMT and helped many patients get the medical attention needed while being transported to the hospital. Later she served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Tri-Area Ambulance District (now Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District). Lola also served as Town Council member for the Town of Firestone.

She worked at Valley View Hospital (now North Suburban Hospital) in Thornton, Colorado for 20+ years as a physical therapist aid, and loved her work.

Outside of her position with the hospital you could find Lola helping her neighbors and friends who were in need after surgeries, or with physical therapy treatments that she could provide to offer them much needed comfort. She believed that she was put on this earth to care for other people.

The youngest of six siblings born to A.T. (Ted) Foster and Lila B. Foster, of Newton Iowa. She was predeceased by her parents, and all of her siblings, Virginia, Ted (Junior), Leo, Betty, and Phyllis.

She is survived by her daughter Kris (Michael) Trejo, of Firestone, and her son Randy (Debbie) Howard, of Evans, Colorado. A nephew, who was like a son to her, Tim (Cathy) Jeffords, of Altoona, Iowa.

Darryl Rinehart passed away on January 16, 2017 in Evans. He was born on September 15, 1963 in Concord, California.

Darryl loved hunting, being outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends.

Darryl is survived by his children, Jason Wahlstrom, Jessica Rinehart; 3 Siblings; 6 grandchildren; and many friends.

Darryl was preceded in death by his parent, Robin Husted.

March 28, 1935 – January 26, 2017

She leaves behind four granddaughters; Lisa, Jamie, Lori, and Kari, and six greatgrandchildren; Ana, Bri, Ellie, Atticus, Deegan, and Raiden. Also, survived by her many loving nieces and nephews and extended families in and around Altoona, and Chariton, Iowa, San Diego, California, and Laveen, Arizona. Last, but not least, were the many friends she made along her life journey; how she loved you all.

Memorial Services were held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 1:00pm at New Horizons Christian Church in Dacono, Colorado. Cremation entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

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Memorial Contributions in honor of Lola requested to: New Horizons Christian Church, 701 Carbondale Drive, Dacono, CO 80514 or Carbon Valley Help Center, PO Box 508, Firestone, CO 80520

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ereaved children should have access to grief support and we at Richard Lambert Foundation were committed to making this happen. In August of 2016 we opened our first Camp Forget Me Not, a 2 Day, Day Camp for bereaved children ages 8-12.

Our young campers were experiencing the loss of either a daddy or a grandpa that played a significant role in their lives. Losses ranged from natural causes to suicide and some had even witnessed the death. Heartbreaking! Our staff and volunteers felt like we got to know the men who died, who ranged from ages 29-60 as the children shared wonderful stories and beautiful memories of their loved one that they will carry for their lifetime. These children are the bravest kiddos that I have ever met!

The camp was such a huge success that the children asked when they could attend the next camp! So what did we do......In December we launched our Camp Forget Me Not “Mini”, a three hour “mini” camp follow up. We were honored to serve 15 kiddos last year and are looking forward to seeing them again in 2017!

Because of your generous support, Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center was able to keep up with the demand of all those seeking Grief Support services!

Thank you for entrusting us to walk along side your children!

o you know a teen that is hurting and confused from the loss of a parent, friend or other loved one.

Beginning Tuesday, January 17th, Richard Lambert Foundation will be offering a free ongoing monthly teen support group, connecting teens with other teens helping them to understand.

First time attendees will require a parent/guardian consent. Please contact Susan at 303-875-2347 or susan@richardlambertfoundation.org.

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Blueprint for Financial Success Candice Bahnson is conducting a seminar at Java Mama, the newest coffee shop in town, on March 8th at 6:30 p.m. It will be super casual and the topic is on Blueprint for Financial Success. It will be about 1/2 an hour, plus time for questions. They close at 7:30 p.m.

Her goal is to have a discussion about basics about financial security, including managing debt, growing savings and safeguarding against risk and unexpected events. She will provide workbooks at this event and will also provide some light snacks from Java Mama.

NOCO HBA Celebrates 50th NOCO HBA, the Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017. Tara Buckner, Construction Manager at Spanjer Homes, is leading the Association in 2017 as its Volunteer Chair, with Executive Officer Gregory A. Miedema, CAPS, CGB, CGP, CGR heading the staff. NOCO HBA’s 50th anniversary coincides with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 75th anniversary. NOCO HBA has grown to approximately 275 member companies across Northern Colorado, engaged in residential homebuilding and remodeling, along with a multitude of supporting partners.

Further extrapolating that membership with total employees, NOCO HBA represents between 10 and 12 thousand individuals in the industry. NOCO HBA covers an 8 county area as part of the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB), including Weld and Larimer Counties.

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ELECTION 2017 Four positions on United Power’s eleven-member board are up for election at the 2017 Annual Meeting scheduled for TUESDAY, April 18, 2017. The meeting will be held at the Adams County Fairgrounds at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton. One seat in each director district (South, East, West and Mountain) will be up for a three-year term.

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Unified Basketball Game with Erie High School Hosted by Frederick High School Article & Photos by Romaine Lucero-Lowe

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rederick High School hosted Erie High School for a Unified Basketball Game. Unified sports is a collaborative effort to enrich student life and entire communities. The unified team has players – students with special needs – and partners non disabled students who are there solely to coach and encourage the players. The partners shadow the players during games and at practice.

On Feb 16th the Warrior Team ended their season undefeated. But both teams were winners that night with over 100 Frederick students in the stands cheering on both teams.

The FHS Booster Club with New York Life (Christina Clark) hosted a “fill the stands” effort and gave out hot-dogs and waters to everyone in attendance. The FHS Spirit Band did a great job of firing up the crowd.

Every shot from both teams was followed with loud cheers from the stands.

After the game the Erie Players were invited to join the Warriors for Pizza, Soda and frozen yogurt. A special thanks to Black Jack Pizza, TCBY, the FHS Booster Club and FHS Administration for supporting this positive “feel-good” event.

After Prom Donations Needed The Frederick High School After Prom Committee is seeking donations. The After Prom is a COMMUNITY event co sponsored by the FHS Booster Club and local businesses, held at the high school immediately following Prom and lasting until 3:00 in the morning. The After Prom is designed to entice the high school kids to come to an entertaining and safe place for the night.

Donations of gift cards, prizes, cash, food and beverages are being requested.

The kids arrive hungry and ready for a night of fun.

There are carnival games, large inflatables and group activities. At the end of the evening there are drawings for prizes. Prizes can range from movie gift cards to microwaves and mini fridges (gifts for the college bound seniors), even small items like bags of candy can be packaged into great gifts for the kids. To donate email president@fhsbooster.com.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Any business sponsoring $500 or more will get their name on the thank you banner displayed on the High School Fence for the year. For more information go to www.fhsbooster.com.

Prom is April 8th.