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Seth Truitt: Local Homeowner, Entrepreneur & Artist Brings Joy to Many Seth Truitt is living Seth LOVES his home! He his expressions of love, faith Thank you Tbeenwenty-nine-year-old his best life and although his life has loves the ownership, the and most importantly.... cards and all pretty darn good, it really exploded with blessings on April 9, this year. Why? Because Seth moved into his own home.

Getting his own home was a longtime dream for Seth. He was ready to be on his own and didn’t want to live with his parents forever. But he knows he needs their support sometimes, because he was blessed with the gift of Down Syndrome.

He also has an abundance of joy. That joy just keeps spilling all over everyone who meets Seth. His joy casts a bright light and if you are blessed to be in his area, you will shine too.

You may have heard of the Joy House Project and maybe you have been an integral part of this project. The Truitt family, along with family, friends, volunteers, and donors, built a tiny house, the Joy House, behind the family home on their acreage. That way, Seth can live alone but have any necessary support he might need.

O n April 9, Seth had a virtual ribbon cutting a n d h o u s e warming party.

responsibility and even doing his own laundry! He was ecstatic and thankful for all the gifts he received.

Check out his website www. joyhouseproject.com to watch video and see more photos.

Seth is also industrious and until COVID-19, Seth worked at Zoup! in Firestone. That’s where I met him. Seth is kind, generous, a hard-worker, and very talented. He is an artist. So, while he cannot work at Zoup!, he continues to create art which is produced as greeting cards and sold at retail outlets and online.

His art is also on mugs and t-shirts. He has a store on his website. His latest creation is a Thank You to all the Health Heroes!

Marla, Seth’s mom, says, “He has always loved drawing and writing personal cards to give to friends and family, so we decided to share the love and simplicity of his art in the hope that it will bring happiness to others as well.

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JOY.” The evolution of that joy and the encouragement to develop Seth’s talents has come from his family. “It has been a joy to watch Marla and Joe give their hearts to build the joy house!” says Vonda, Marla’s sister. “They love Seth so much and have worked around the clock to meet this need. We are all celebrating with them and especially with Seth! As Mother’s Day is right around the corner, I can’t help but think of Marla’s ongoing example to love deeply and work hard to see her children’s dreams come true!” (Marla at right) Happy Mother’s Day, Marla!

And congratulations on your new home, Seth! May each of us give as much love to our family, friends and neighbors as this family gives to

occasion cards at The Hidden Treasure 2, an Arts & Crafts Store at 2330 North Main Street, Unit D, in Longmont, Colorado 80501.

Also available at the Sugar Mill Antiques and Vintage Deport at 13788 Pacific Circle, in Mead, Colorado 80504. Follow Seth on Facebook and order products at www. joyhouseproject.com.

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did not know how tired I was until I was given an excuse to STOP. This probably sounds odd to those who know me since I already work from a home office. PJ pants are my normal uniform and generally I choose to stay home every day. I like my house. I thrive in solitude.

So why didn’t I know how extremely tired I was and am, until COVID-19? Love of family is why.

I love my family. All of them. So, it is not unusual that I cancel my own plans in order to help with someone else’s plans.

I will answer the phone no matter how close to deadline I am, just-in-case. I will go where needed to relieve another’s burdens. If I can help, I do try to help. I do not want to feel guilty later if I don’t help.

COVID-19 has basically stopped everyone from asking anything of me. Of course, there is the other side of the coin.

I miss my children and grandchildren terribly. Traveling to help my mom or dad is out of the question, also.

The first couple weeks I simply tried to stay home and catch up on a few tasks. About week three, I felt bored and wondered why. Weeks four and five and six, I worked on my book project and ran a few errands for one friend. That’s about the extent of my activities.

I pondered. I prayed. I paused.

Pause is a good word for my stay-athome order. I needed the pause. I needed to find myself again and regroup. I needed to realize my dreams and goals are just as important as the rest of the family’s plans.

I didn’t clean the spare rooms like I thought I would. I didn’t lose any weight like many of us hoped we would. I didn’t binge watch Netflix series and I didn’t prepare a garden plot or start a new hobby.

Instead, I spent time with God, my LORD and Savior. I asked him to protect my loved ones, my friends and my neighbors. I asked him to heal me in other areas where I struggle. I prayed for guidance as to how to help my customers. I tried not to worry and that worked most of the time.

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This last seven weeks or so, my mind basically rested. A lot of unnecessary “data” made its way out of my brain and gave me the opportunity to slow down, to breathe purposefully, and allow my own aspirations to pour forth abundantly.

Instead of vacillating between fear and resentment towards COVID-19, I made myself turn off the media. I have attempted to be prudent in safety precautions but not obsessed…just like with any other illness.

I read in one of my daily devotionals, “World events come as no surprise to God. He has foreseen them. At times, He foretells them. He is always sovereign over them.” That is in the book, Being Still With God Every Day by Henry Blackaby and Richard Blackaby.

Rest has been good for my soul.

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Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out, since it is such a beautiful day. She motors out a short distance, anchors, and reads her book.

Along comes a Game Warden in his boat. He pulls up alongside the woman and says," Good morning, Ma'am, what are you doing"?

"Reading a book," she replies, (thinking, "Isn't that obvious"?)

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"I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing, I'm reading."

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I'll have to write you up a ticket and you'll have to pay a fine."

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he health aspect of the coronavirus affects everyone – we’re all concerned about our well-being and those of our loved ones and communities. However, the economic impact may vary among different age groups – and if you’re retired or about to retire, you might have some special concerns about starting to draw income from your investments when the financial markets are down. What moves should you consider making?

Here are a few suggestions: • Review your strategy (and avoid making major changes). During a market downturn, you might be tempted to “do something” – and for many people, that “something” is selling stocks to cut their losses. But this is more of an emotional response than a logical one, because your stocks are long-term investments, and by selling them when they’re down, you’re basically locking in your losses. Instead, try to address your current income needs by the cash, cash equivalents and shortterm fixed-income investments in your portfolio, along with other sources, such as Social Security, dividends and interest, and even your pension, if you have one.

• Review your withdrawal rate. When you retire, you need to determine how much you can withdraw each year from your retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k), without running the risk of outliving your money. Before the market downturn, you might have established an appropriate withdrawal rate for your needs. Suppose, for example, this rate was 4%. However, given the recent fluctuations in the markets, your portfolio’s value may have declined, meaning your withdrawals may be higher as a percentage of your portfolio. Therefore, you might consider adjusting your withdrawal rate downward, or, as an alternative, look for ways to cut down on your spending in the short term. With the stay-at-home measures being undertaken across the country, you may already have cut down spending in areas such

as traveling, entertainment and dining out, so you may only have to make a few adjustments.

• Review your reliance rate. Your reliance rate is how much you rely on your investment portfolio for your income needs. For example, if you need $60,000 in income each year and you’re getting $40,000 of that from your portfolio, your reliance rate is 66%. The higher your reliance rate, the more sensitive you may be to fluctuations in investment prices. If your risk tolerance has been greatly tested by the recent downturn and you don’t have much flexibility with your expenses, you might look for ways of lowering your reliance rate, such as certain annuities, which can provide a guaranteed lifetime income regardless of what’s happing in the financial markets.

You may want to consult with a financial professional to discuss the above suggestions and determine what other moves you might need to make. As a retiree, or near-retiree, it can be unsettling to start tapping into your resources when the financial markets are so turbulent.

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

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“Memories in a Bag” is what they did. Mom gave her daughter a zip lock bag. They opened up the bag, and went around the house, room to room, capturing her memories.

The bag was then sealed up and taken to the new home.

At the new home, they then opened the bag and went around the house releasing all of the memories. This made the transition easier and more comfortable for the child.

Now, if we could only make it easier on pets. Let me know your suggestions.

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

 Town of Frederick, thank you for this profound opportunity to lead our community as your Mayor. I, Tracie Crites, am committed to putting the community first and working as a team to move Frederick forward. Our residents and businesses are hard-working, kind and compassionate and deserve their representatives to serve our growing community. I will continue

to be your advocate!  I want to express my sincerest thank you to Tony Carey.

It is clear to me that you love Frederick. You always did what you believed was right and, as a Mayor, protected the Town and made it better. Every day, you and your team helped make our Town more durable, safer, and healthier. Dedicated leaders like yourself have tackled robust challenges-helping kids graduate, making neighborhoods safer, cared for our citizens, supported our schools and preserved our charm. I have seen your impact first-hand and am grateful for your dedication and sacrifice.  To Mayor Pro Tem Brown, I am grateful to have known your humanity and devotion to the Town of Frederick over the years. Please continue to give our community the benefit of your wisdom and experience.

 Congratulations to the newly elected Board of Trustees - Kevin Brown, Mark Lamach and Adam Mahan. Thank you for your willingness to serve and for what you are about to undertake.

I encourage all of us to share our values and come together for the common good. There is no doubt in my mind we live in the best town in America!  To the Town staff, I have admired your perseverance and genuine commitment. You have worked tirelessly to aid our community during this unpredictable time and beyond. I am thankful for a supportive organization dedicated to serving.  This historic election celebrated our Frederick spirit people turning toward problems instead of away, working together to find solutions. Strengthening that spirits is one of my goals as Mayor.

Thank you for the opportunity to set a shining example for others by being built on what matters.

 Various City events have been postponed due to the pandemic. The postponed events include Almost Free Building Permit month, the June and July Music and Movie events, Citywide Cleanout Month, and the Citywide Garage Sale. As events are re-scheduled, that information will be shared with the public. If additional events are postponed, that information will also be shared via the City’s usual channels.

 Visit the COVID-19 Resource Center on the municipal website (www.cityofdacono.com) for information on Coronavirus, City functions, local restaurant info, and assistance opportunities for individuals, families, and businesses.

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MEAD MAYOR, COLLEEN WHITLOW

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in Town: Land use applications for the Waterfront annexation, St. Acacius final plat, Red Barn final plat, Gopher RV Park site plan and other projects continue to work through the review process. Pre-application meetings continue for potential developments including: Kiteley Ranch site (SE corner CR 7 and Hwy 66) for annexation, Agfinity regarding the redevelopment of its site (northwest corner of 3rd St. and Welker Ave.), and Liberty Ranch Townhomes (near intersection of Hwy 66 and CR 7). The building permit for the FedEx regional trucking facility was issued and construction is slated to begin this month. A temporary certificate of occupancy was issued to Rocky Mountain Midstream in the SH 66 Business Park. The Town issued a grading permit to the Iglesia Church to allow them to begin site

FIRESTONE MAYOR, BOBBI SINDELAR

 April has come and gone, and even though we are all adhering to the Stay-at-Home Order, Town staff and the Board of Trustees have still been able to conduct business (at an appropriate social distance, of course!), and we want reiterate our #1 priority of protecting the health and safety of our residents and employees.  At the beginning of April, we held a municipal election.

I would like to thank the residents for their continued support, and

grading prior to final plat approval. Kimley Horn submitted a draft of the Pavement Condition Assessment Report, and staff is in the process of reviewing.  Board: In March, the Board of Trustees established supplementary rules and procedures for emergency meetings, approved an intergovernmental agreement to implement the Highway 66 Access Control Plan, and moved forward with a project to complete a wastewater utility plan. The Board also amended the 2020 budget to reallocate funds for three new fulltime police officers. The Mead Liquor Licensing Authority approved the Knuckle Puck Brewing application. The Board also approved a street sweeping services contract and also awarded the contract for a development impact fee study. Plus, the Board happily proclaimed April 19 – 25 as Library Week.  If you are unable to attend the Board of Trustees meetings, the meetings are video recorded to watch at your convenience. View meetings at www.townofmead.org/ boardoftrustees.  Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: While town facilities have been closed to the public, staff continue to work, with many staggering schedules to reduce exposure. We continue to provide police and emergency services, all licensing and permitting, welcome the newly elected trustees to the Board. On April 22nd, I took an oath to serve the residents for another term as Mayor. I am honored to continue to serve this community. We also swore in Trustee Doug Sharp for another term, and newly elected Trustees David Whelan and Sean Doherty. Congratulations, and I look forward to working with you. I would also like to recognize departing Board members, Trustee Drew Peterson and Trustee George Heath.

Thank you both for your countless hours serving this Town.  At one of our last meetings before the swearing in ceremony, the Board of Trustees announced that the bridge on McClure Avenue that connects to Colorado Boulevard, will be name the Heath Bridge. The naming of the bridge is to honor the service and commitment to the community that Trustee George Heath and his wife Betty have made. Since moving to Firestone, George and Betty have provided unwavering support to Firestone and the Carbon Valley area.  In April, I asked for nominations for the Mayor’s Award, to

planning services, senior lunch as a takeout/delivery, utility billing, and the wastewater treatment. Additionally, our public works crews remain ready for snow removal, park prep and more.  A COVID-19 webpage is now on the town’s website.

The page provides resources, cancelations/updates, and related town news. Check it out: https://www.townofmead.org/

administration/page/covid-19-information-resourcestown-updates

 Community Activities: Due to COVID-19, the town has canceled all in-person senior programs, sports activities, and municipal court until further notice, and spring clean-up days have been postponed. Please stay tuned, through our website, for future programming/event updates.  Stay Informed: Stay up to date on Mead news by subscribing to the town’s email notifications: www. townofmead.org/newsletter/subscriptions.  I would like to congratulate the newly elected trustees and thank them for their dedication to our community. As always, please stay safe, and remember, I am happy to come visit you or your organization. Please contact me via email at cwhitlow@ townofmead.org.

recognize a group or individual who is going above and beyond and making a positive impact on our citizens during this time.  Meals on Wheels was nominated for their volunteer’s commitment to the people who need their services, especially during this time. They have been providing hot meals and other food items 5 days a week to Home Bound people of all ages and have also been adding more clients and expanding their delivery service area during this time of need. Their effort and commitment do not go unnoticed.

Once we are able to have everyone at a public meeting, they will be invited to be officially recognized and thanked by the Board of Trustees.  Thank you to everyone who continues to help their neighbors and the Firestone community. If you would like to nominate anyone for the Mayor’s Award, please email me their names and tell me about the good work they are carrying out.  Thank you for your continued support. It is an honor to be your Mayor. Bobbi Sindelar bsindelar@firestoneco.gov

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Financial Literacy for Children - Peace of Mind for Parents

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n 2004, a stay-at-home mother in Frederick, CO built a home-economy for her 8-year-old son and five-year-old daughter because they continually asked to go out to eat, not understanding the extra expense. Using play money, she gave them a salary and charged them for expenses: rent, transportation, laundry, and meals - more to eat out than at home. They were charged for activities, more for the ones the mother wanted to discourage, like playing video games. The children could earn overtime or bonuses for additional chores or good behavior and they were fined for misbehavior. The home economy mirrored the real world.

The children learned financial literacy, self-discipline and critical thinking. They were allowed to choose how to spend their money: on fun activities, for fines, or expensive discouraged activities. They used the lessons they learned to manage

their finances wisely when growing up, when making decisions when selecting colleges and beyond.

Ellen Ross, the mother, and Lorne A. Jenkins, the now twentyfour-yearold, are cofounders of an app that allows parents to easily create their own home economy. Mini Money Management is an app that helps parents teach their children about real-world expenses and financial decisions. Parents no longer have to remind children to do

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Many of us are making use of our newfound free time by spring cleaning and sprucing up our homes. Now is the perfect time to think about painting projects. We can contribute to a stress-free experience from start to finish, whether you want one room painted or your whole house.

To minimize potential exposure, we can provide bids from photos or plans. If you prefer, we also offer one-on-one distance consulting in your home, office, or at projects for quotes.

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While painting is naturally a distance activity, we are following the CDC protocol to help provide our clients and employees with a safe working environment on the job site.

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Mini Money Management is also an app for classrooms.

The school e d i t i o n a l l o w s teachers to meet the financial literacy standards in grades K-8 by simply running the classroom as an economy. As in the home version, it is a great behavior management tool.

Parents and teachers can use the defaults of the app or customize the income

and expenses for their own economy. It is simple to implement. Salary and recurring expenses default to being assessed to the child automatically. Other income and expenses can be assessed by the touch of a button. Children can receive paper money or can use the child app to track their income, expenses, loans, and purchases from a “shop.”

The goal of the company is to develop financially aware children across the country.

Mini Money Management is offering parents an extended 30-day free trial during this time of quarantine. Teachers are welcome to review the School version and use it for free when classes resume.

For more information check out the Mini Money Management videos on YouTube.

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Don’t Waste Money On Bad Marketing

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o people know your story? If they don’t, why not? Story is powerful and it’s how people connect with businesses.

When I worked at Sofa Mart (part of the Furniture Row family including Oak Express, Bedroom Expressions, and Denver Mattress), I learned during training that the owner had started by making humble bean bag chairs in his garage. Then he moved onto BigSur Waterbeds. Remember them? If you’ve been in Colorado for very long, you may recall that he had a store next to Casa Bonita.

Learning the background of the company made me respect the man who had started with nothing and built it into something incredible! Similarly, people need to know the story of your business.

It takes courage to start a business and so many of them fail. Did you ever go to Johnson’s Corner for a cinnamon roll?

They used to have the red phones beside every booth. Why? Their menu would tell you while you waited for you food. They cared about truckers and wanted them to be able to call home while they were on the road. After I read that, it made me care

about Johnson’s Corner and want to support them and see them succeed.

A lot of businesses are shifting gears today to deal with our unprecedented times. Smart business owners understand how imperative it is to include your customers in that journey. Be honest about the struggle, but share with them what you’re going to do and watch them come along side you! Anticipate the needs of the public and they’ll respond. Innovate! If you’re spending money on marketing without telling people your story, you’re not truly connecting. Your marketing will have so much power if people feel like you truly want to have a relationship with them!

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Frederick Ballot Measure 2A Passes Frederick voters say yes to Opt-Out of Senate Bill 152

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ccording to unofficial voting results, Frederick voters said yes to Ballot Measure 2A on the April 7, 2020, regular municipal election.

• Yes: 1908 • No: 489 The passage of 2A will allow the Town to have the ability to expand, enhance or create new and faster broadband services for residents, businesses and schools either publicly or the more preferred option of a partnership with a private company should the opportunity arise.

Ballot Issue 2A: To Opt-Out of Senate Bill 152 SHALL THE TOWN OF FREDERICK, WITHOUT INCREASING TAXES BY THIS MEASURE, AND TO RESTORE LOCAL AUTHORITY THAT WAS DENIED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BY THE COLORADO GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND FOSTER A MORE COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE, BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET, INCLUDING IMPROVED HIGH BANDWIDTH SERVICES BASED ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, AND/OR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, NON-PROFIT ENTITIES AND OTHER USERS OF SUCH SERVICES EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY WITH PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS, AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED BY ARTICLE 27, TITLE 29 OF THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES? At this time, there are no plans for municipal run services. Voter approval of 2A will provide the flexibility for the Town in the case services currently provided are inadequate for the needs of the community.

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Vol. 21, Issue 5

Tommy Boy Mini Donuts YUM!!

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ommy Boy Mini Donuts is locally owned

by Tom and Kristen Nygaard and serves the Northern Colorado Front Range form their Donut Trailer! Who doesn’t LOVE donuts?!! I can smell them now.

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

Tommy Boy Mini Donuts can be found at a variety of events in and around our communities. They are at catered events and weddings too. Their trailer has a 6-foot viewing window where you can Watch THEM Make Your Donuts. The AROMA will attract you... the ACTION will fascinate you...the GREAT TASTE will bring you back!

Kristen says, “Our delicious cake like mini donuts are served in a bag or bucket with a bucket refill option. They are made hot and fresh with a variety of sugar toppings. The choices are plain,

sugar, cinnamon sugar, chocolate sugar and powdered sugar. We will be featuring new choices from time to time. We want to keep our customers excited to try something new that may become a new crowd favorite.”

Tom and Kristen are both originally from North Dakota.

They grew up in neighboring towns and knew each other in high school. During that time, they had a crush on each other. They both went through many phases of life and eventually had a sweet romantic reunion of marriage in 2018. They love kayaking, going for adventurous rides in our Jeep, and enjoying get-togethers with our family and friends.

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

Tom and Kristen said that they wanted to thank and give a BIG shout out to Butcher & the Blonde in Frederick for all of their expertise and knowledge in helping them get their business up and running.

One of their most rewarding experiences was finding out how much food truck vendors work together. “We had a great staff who helped us at our very first event.

We were newbies and quickly realized that the other food trucks and vendors are very supportive. At the end of the day all of us stick together and become one happy family,” said Kristen.

Follow them on Facebook or Instagram to find what upcoming events Tommy Boy Mini Donuts will be attending. Call them for your next event!

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United Power Board of Directors Allocates $250,000 to Co-op Cares Fund to Support Members Economically Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

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nited Power’s Board of Directors approved a special allocation of $250,000 in unclaimed capital credits to be used to help offset electric bills for members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Co-op Cares Fund is designed to assist members who have been directly impacted by COVID-19 – particularly those who have been affected by illness and job losses.

United Power knows that many families have been impacted by this ongoing situation and we are working hard to support the membership. United Power, like many other utilities in Colorado, has temporarily suspended disconnects and late fees on all residential and small commercial accounts during this health emergency.

“The Co-op Cares Fund complements the many other ways United Power is helping our members weather this situation,” stated Bryant Robbins, CEO. “As a member-owned cooperative, we are always looking for ways to support our members during tough times, and this situation has impacted our members in so many diverse ways.”

While no residential or smallcommercial utility services will be disconnected at the present time, United Power members are still expected to pay their bill when they are able. In addition to the Co-op Cares Fund, United Power has various programs to help members keep their accounts current including extended payment arrangements, budget billing and other assistance programs.

The current temporary suspension of disconnects merely postpones an eventual utility shut off once the suspension is lifted.

United Power encourages members to contact us before that happens so we can connect you with the best programs for your needs.

“United Power has several ways to help with members when they are having difficulty paying their electric bills,” stated Robbins. “All we are asking our members to do is pick up the phone and call us if you are having difficulty paying your bill.

We can’t help you if we don’t know you are struggling.”

The Co-op Cares Fund will be available for assistance through the end of 2020, or when the fund is depleted. United Power members who are impacted by the

current health emergency or any other situation can reach our Member Services department at 303-637-1300.

United Power is a member-owned, not-forprofit electric cooperative delivering electricity to nearly 95,000 meters at homes, business, and farms in Colorado's north central front range. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media at facebook. com/unitedpower or twitter.com/ unitedpowercoop.

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Town of Mead Swears in Mayor, Three Trustees

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t the April 27, 2020 meeting, the Mead Board of Trustees gained two new trustees and welcomed back incumbents Mayor Colleen Whitlow and Trustee Debbie Brodhead.

Trustees Steve Fox and Chris Cartwright were sworn is after capturing 870 and 706 votes, respectively. Fox, an Army veteran and medical equipment professional, has lived in Mead for nearly six years. This is Fox’s first term as a Mead Trustee. Cartwright, a resident of 8 years and computer technician for the Boulder Valley School District, previously served on the Board of Trustees. Incumbent Debbie Brodhead, an office technician for the Weld County Sheriff ’s Office, has served as a trustee several times since 1994.

Brodhead received 708 votes in the April 7 municipal election. Fox and Cartwright fill the seats previously held by trustees Terri Hatch and Joyce Palaszewski, neither of

whom sought reelection.

“I want to thank Trustee Hatch and Mayor Pro Tem Palaszewski for their service to the town and dedication to the community, and I’m delighted to welcome new members Steve Fox and Chris Cartwright to the Board. Trustees Fox and Cartwright come with a great deal of passion and desire to continue moving Mead forward. I’m eager to get them settled in and to work tackling the needs of the community,” stated Town Manager Helen Migchelbrink.

Residents also took to the ballot box to reelect Mayor Colleen Whitlow. The longtime resident of Mead and United States Air Force veteran is an active member in the community, participating in local organizations such as the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Mead, and Mountain View Fire Rescue’s Board of Directors. In addition to her time

as mayor – first elected to the role in November 2018 – Mayor Whitlow previously served as a trustee for one term. With her reelection, Whitlow will continue serving out the four-year term left vacant by the resignation of Mayor Shields in June 2018. Whitlow’s term will expire in November 2022.

In a message to the residents of Mead, Whitlow noted, “I am immensely grateful and deeply moved by the vote of confidence from the community.” Whitlow went on to say, “There’s plenty of work to be done, and I will continue to push toward achieving our 2020 goals and priorities, while ensuring transparency and open communication.”

In total, 3,228 ballots were mailed out to voters for this year’s municipal election, and 1,316 were received and counted by the election judges. “We had a strong participation rate this year. The voters and all of the candidates should be proud of the voter turnout,” added Migchelbrink.

FedEx to Break Ground on Regional Facility in Mead

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esidents are invited to bring yard waste and branches to Mead Ponds on May 2930. There is no fee to participate, and residents are not required to obtain a permit.

Staff will be on-site checking loads coming in, but crews will follow social distancing guidelines and limit interactions. Instead, signage will be posted to help direct residents through the process. Yard waste will need to be unbagged before dumping. No household items will be accepted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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County Gives Ppe To First Responders, Medical Staff To Help In Fight Against Covid-19

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eld County Government has purchased more than $477,000 in personal protective equipment (PPE) to give to paramedics, doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, law enforcement officers, state troopers, deputies and firefighters to help protect themselves against COVID-19.

“We are extremely appreciative of the efforts of our first responders and medical responders,” said Commissioner Chair Mike Freeman. “These PPE donations allow medical staff and first responders in Weld County to protect themselves against COVID-19 while treating those who need it most in our communities.”

Donations from the county include 119 pairs of gloves, 80,218 face masks, 13,676 isolation and surgical gowns, 60 bottles of hand sanitizer, 24 boxes of disinfecting wipes, 440 pairs of goggles and 700 face shields.

Weld County Government submitted several requests to the state for testing supplies and PPE in early March, but the state was not able to fill these requests. Due to the urgent need for PPE and the state not being able to fulfill the county’s requests, vendors were contacted that could provide the county with PPE to meet requests from local first responders, medical facilities and hospitals.

“During emergencies we make sure to track all expenses by purchasing resources, such as PPE and supplies for the COVID-19 response, through the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Logistics section,” said Weld County Director of the Office of Emergency Management Roy Rudisill. “If there is funding available to help reimburse the county, we have the necessary documentation to provide to the state and/ or federal agency supporting the emergency response grant program.”

As there is a continued need for PPE, the Board of County Commissioners will consider further purchase if necessary.

Anyone else wanting to donate please call (970) 400-5172 or (970) 400-5173 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday to arrange a time for your items to be picked up.

For more information about COVID-19, visit www. weldhealth.org.

Community organizations around Weld County have also stepped up to donate PPE. To date, six organizations have donated PPE for use by front-line workers: Aims Community College | University of Northern Colorado | WeldWerks Brewing Company | Weld RE-2 Eaton school district | Weld RE5J Johnstown/Milliken school district | Weld RE-4 Severance/ Windsor school district.

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Stillwater Ranch Offers an Escape During COVID-19 Stress

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tillwater Ranch, located in the beautiful foothills of west Loveland and a vetted Resource of Qualified Listeners, invites Veterans and families to their ranch to enjoy fresh air, hiking the back trails, meditating, journaling, or just to relax. Let the kids run, play with the goats, and do what kids do.

Ranch Open Hours are Thursdays Noon-3:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am-1:00 pm only. You must let them know in advance when you plan to visit. Call or text 303-4518182, or email info@stillwaterranch.org for scheduling and directions. There is no charge to Veterans or their families, just a chance to discover peace while it’s hard to find elsewhere.

While there, please practice social distancing and respect the privacy of others on the property.

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Veteran Service Officers

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eterans and their dependents are potentially eligible for benefits, eligibility will be determined during an intake interview. The Veteran Service Officer (VSO) will serve as your advocate to assist you with the preparation, presentation and possible appeal of your VA benefits. You will need the following documents; the VSO can assist in obtaining these if necessary.  Discharge or separation papers (DD214 or equivalent)  Service Treatment Records if they are in your possession  Medical Evidence (doctor & hospital reports) When you need assistance in getting the benefits as a Veteran you should utilize the assistance of a VSO. They are trained and accredited by the VA to aid Veterans, their dependents, and survivors. These services are provided at no charge:  VA Enrollment/Reinstatement  Filing Claims  Service-connected Compensation  Non-Service-connected Pension  Death Pension  Medical Benefits  Education  Home Loans  Military Records, Awards or Medals  Insurance  Burial Benefits  Headstones  Survivors Benefits You do not have to fill out VA forms yourself. It’s the job of the VSO to do this for you.

While their offices are currently closed until the coronavirus COVID-19 mandate is lifted, they will continue to work for you every day.

Weld County 970-400-3444 Larimer County 970-498-7390 Boulder County 720-864-6663 Broomfield County 720-887-2263 Morgan County 970-542-3552 Logan County 970-520-5876 Wyoming – Laramie & Platte Counties 307-274-7747 Wyoming – Laramie & Goshen Counties 307-256-1778 Wyoming – Natrona, Converse & Niobrara Counties 307-258-1100 Wyoming – Albany & Carbon Counties 307-399-1821 VSOs may also be a resource for services other than what the VA provides, such as home care, transportation, substance abuse, housing, etc. For those needs you can also pick up a Veteran & Family Resource Directory provided by Qualified Listeners or call 720-600-0860.

Qualified Listeners Obtains Electric Wheelchair for WWII Veteran

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ualified Listeners, Veteran & Family Resource Hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, received word from the Weld County Veteran Service Office that a resident wanted to donate an electric wheelchair to a Veteran that belonged to her recently deceased WWII Veteran father. That same day Qualified Listeners received a phone call from a WWII Veteran in Denver needing an electric wheelchair because his old one stopped working and he was stuck.

In a matter of minutes Qualified Listeners coordinated the transport of the chair from the donor to the Veteran by enlisting the help of the American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone using their Veteran transport van. Legion driver Allen Bossard said, “I can pick it up and deliver it tomorrow, just give me their name and phone number.” Within 24 hours of the call, the Veteran had a functional electric wheelchair.

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ualified Listeners, Veteran & Family Resource Hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, is serving our Veterans and families through this current challenge and will continue to do so. Through our network of volunteers, we are helping with shopping, delivering food and other essential items, picking up prescriptions, transporting, running errands, and performing wellness calls.

If any Veteran or family member needs anything, please call us at 720-600-0860. We are ready to help.

Qualified Listeners has partnered with King Soopers in a Community Rewards Program to support Qualified Listeners’ Veteran COVID-19 Relief Fund. King Soopers shoppers pay no more than they would at the checkout. A percentage of each transaction is donated to Qualified Listeners. All you need is a King Soopers card and an online account. Go to www.KingSoopersCommunityRewards.com and click Enroll Now. Once logged into your account, click on the Community Rewards tab and search for Qualified Listeners or NPO# BV076.

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eld County Government is not opening any businesses, just as Weld County Government did not close any businesses. That said, each commissioner has received comments from constituents struggling to make ends meet, pay their bills, and take care of their families who have said they are going to open their businesses.

So, Weld County Government took the proactive response of preparing best practices and guidance that could be used as business owners look to reopen – whenever they feel comfortable to do so. An informed public is a strong public.

The same preventative measures need to be heeded – we’ve said that. Expectations need to be managed – we’re doing that. What we aren’t going to do is pick winners and losers as to who gets to restart their livelihoods.

And at the end of the day, everyone has freedoms: freedom to stay home, freedom to go out, and freedom to support whatever business they want to support.

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“Our club received approval on a matching grant from Rotary District 5450 specifically created for the COVID-19 relief. Club members unanimously agreed the funds should go to the Help Center for the good they do in our community”, explains Beverly Mendel, club president. “In addition, because we won’t be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt this year, we wanted to let the children know Rotary didn’t forget them, so we’re donating the stuffed eggs to be included in their lunches assembled at Frederick High School”.

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The official results are in for the Town of Frederick 2020 regular municipal election. The canvass of the election was completed on April 17, 2020, and certified the results of the April 7, 2020, regular municipal election. Listed below are the candidates in order as names appeared on the ballot. Individuals in bold have been elected and will take the oath of office on April 28.

Total Ballots Cast: 2,511 Name/Office of Candidates Votes For

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What To Expect When You’re Expecting… Hail

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t’s back… That’s right, we just had our first “hail storm” of the season on April 24th. It was only small hail that fell in Arvada, but this is a bit early to be seeing hail in April. The last hail storm in the Carbon Valley was in mid-August last year, and insurance companies allow one year to file a claim. As just about everyone knows, property damaging hail is a common occurrence on the front range from May through September every year. And they also know that; when the hail falls, the roofers come knocking on the door. Here are some helpful tips to help you know when you may have had actual hail damage to your roof and property, and how to proceed once you have determined that you need to file a claim and hire a contractor.

Just because it hailed, it doesn’t mean you have real damage to your roof and property. Typically, the hailstones need to be at least one inch in diameter to cause any real damage. Once the hail has stopped, walk around the property and take some pictures with your phone. Look for evidence of damage such as tears in the window screens, dents or marks on the siding and fencing, and torn plants and tree limbs. Also, inspect any vehicles that were exposed to the hail. If there are noticeable dents, then it is more likely that your home or roof was also damaged.

If damage seems likely, be proactive and do your homework. Find a local roofing contractor that has good reviews (Google or BBB), and schedule a roof inspection. Roof inspections should always be free. Be there for the inspection and ask them to show you pictures of any damage to your roof and property. Have them walk you through the process of filing a claim and replacing the roof from start to finish. Ask lots of questions and make sure to have them clarify anything you don’t understand. For more in-depth information about choosing a roofing contractor, you can read a previous article in the Carbon Valley Consumer Report here: https://yourhomepagenews.com/october-2019/ page 7.

Remember, EVERYONE WORKS FOR YOU - your insurance company as well as the contractor you select; and they should work together to make the process as seamless as possible.

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

Carbon Valley Half Marathon Cancelled

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irst of all we hope this finds you and your loved ones healthy, happy & still running! As you know, the current state of all of our lives have been tossed upside down with the world pandemic we find ourselves in. As an event that attracts people from all over the country and so many from our great state and local community, we have been waiting to see if we might still be able to provide a safe event on May 9th 2020.

Our board of directors met and decided we do not feel that in good conscious we would want to bring hundreds of people together a few weeks from now.

That being said, with a heavy heart we are officially canceling the Carbon Valley Half Marathon for 2020.

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Ward Electric Company who has generously opted to maintain their 2020 Sponsorship with all proceeds going to Children’s Hospital Colorado this year for Autism research. If you are drawn to do so, we are still encouraging fundraising for Autism research through our Children’s Hospital Campaign so that we can still make a 2020 impact.

Thank you for your support, Stay well, be happy, keep running!

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United Power Advances Capital Credit Retirement to Alleviate COVID Impacts

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nited Power is returning $5.5 million in Capital Credits to members beginning in May and nearly every member is getting a payment. Due to the unique economic stresses being placed on our members because of the COVID 19 situation, United Power’s Board of Directors has opted to distribute Capital Credit refunds earlier than in prior years. In past years the retirements were made in August, but the United Power Board felt members could use the economic relief now.

“We know that many of our members have been impacted by this health emergency – through cuts in pay, job losses, or increased health costs,” said Bryant Robbins, Chief Executive Officer. “This retirement will provide money back to nearly all our members when they need it most.”

In 2020, United Power is retiring $5.5 million to members. The total amount of money retired is divided among all members and is being issued in May. Additionally, while these payments have typically been issued as checks, more refunds will be applied to bills in order to reduce the need for our members to go to a bank during this health emergency.

Members receiving a retirement of $50 or less, will see a bill credit directly on their May electric bill. Those receiving larger retirement amounts will receive a check.

Capital credits represent ownership in United Power and are one of the most unique and rewarding benefits afforded to members of electric cooperatives. Unlike investor-owned utilities that maximize profits to pay dividends to shareholders, notfor-profit electric co-ops like United Power provide our members with “at cost” electric service—we do not exist to earn a profit. At the end of each year, after all operational expenses have been covered, a portion of any excess funds is returned to the members in the form of capital credits. Learn more about capital credits at www.unitedpower.com/ capital-credits, or by calling our Member Services team at 303-637-1300.

In addition to the advancement of Capital Credit refunds, the cooperative has temporarily suspended disconnections and is providing payment arrangements for members who have been directly impacted

by COVID 19. The Board of Directors has also established the Co-op Cares fund allocating $250,000 in unclaimed capital credits to provide direct assistance to members facing hardships due to the pandemic.

For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media at facebook.com/unitedpower or twitter.com/unitedpowercoop.

Milavec Lake Circulator Installation

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he installation of three new SolarBee® Lake Circulators at Lake Milavec is scheduled for mid-April. These circulators are designed to solve a variety of water quality problems in lakes and raw water reservoirs. SolarBee® Lake Circulators are designed to prevent algal blooms at the lake but will not altogether remove odor issues right away. Since the algal bloom was so large last year the mixing of water at the lake can cause the water clarity and odor to worsen before it improves. You can expect the odor to increase as the water near the bottom of the lake is brought to the surface.

This is similar to what happens when the lake naturally “turns over” in the spring and fall. The water that is brought to the surface contains a lot of phosphorous and other nutrients that algae thrive on. Nutrients are also brought into the lake with inflow from the ditch that feeds the lake. Once the lake returns to a more stable state and the nutrients are not able to build up to as high of levels that feed large algal blooms, the water will significantly improve as there is less “food” for the algae. Installing the new SolarBee® Lake Circulators is just one step the Town is taking to prevent algal blooms and address the odor issues at the lake.

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COVID-19 Boat WE ARE NOT IN THE SAME BOAT ...

I heard that we are all in the same boat, but it's not like that.

We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat. Your ship could be shipwrecked and mine might not be. Or vice versa.

For some, quarantine is optimal. A moment of reflection, of re-connection, easy in flip flops, with a cocktail or coffee. For others, this is a desperate financial & family crisis.

For some that live alone they're facing endless loneliness.

While for others it is peace, rest & time with their mother, father, sons & daughters.

With the $600 weekly increase in unemployment some are bringing in more money to their households than they were working. Others are working more hours for less money due to pay cuts or loss in sales.

Some families of 4 just received $3400 from the stimulus while other families of 4 saw $0.

Some were concerned about getting a certain candy for Easter while others were concerned if there would be enough bread, milk and eggs for the weekend.

Some want to go back to work because they don't qualify for unemployment and are running out of money. Others want to kill those who break the quarantine.

Some are home spending 2-3 hours/day helping their child with online schooling while others are spending 2-3 hours/day to educate their children on top of a 10-12 hour workday.

Some have experienced the near death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it and some are not sure if their loved ones are going to make it. Others don't believe this is a big deal.

Some have faith in God and expect miracles during this 2020.

Others say the worst is yet to come.

So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different.

Each of us will emerge, in our own way, from this storm. It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance. Not just looking, actually seeing.

We are all on different ships during this storm experiencing a very different journey.

Realize that and be kind.

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

CELEBRATING

1999-2020

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Happy Anniversary

Free Birthday greetings and Photo. Email high resolution photo and greeting to carbonvalley@gmail.com

by the 15th of the month.

Gavin May 24, Ricky's birthday Audrey, Dad, My Anniversary

Happy Birthday Jim (Pee-Paw) & Kynslie Rose. Dad you are the most amazing human being & Apple of this little girls eye. Kynslie we are amazed by your determination & kind loving heart. Every new stage is so enjoyable. Here’s to being a Threenager! Your smile & laugh melt our hearts! We are so truly blessed to have you both in our lives & for you both to Share a Birthday 5/21 (68) years apart! We want to Wish The Two most Amazing people in our lives a very Happy Birthday! We’re very proud of all your accomplishments & don’t know what we’d do with out you, Thank you for all you do. We Love you with all our hearts.

Jamie, Jaden and Ashlyn

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

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

We Love you with all our hearts.

Love,

Jamie, Janelle, Jaden, Ashlyn & Kynslie

Happy 14th Birthday Gavin! Can't believe it.

Enjoy your year. You are so loved.

Celebrates May 24.

Happy 82nd Birthday Dad! We love you so much and are so blessed to be your children.

Jack celebrates May 27.

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

Love you bunches, Daddy, Mommy and Dalton.

Audrey Herman is celebrating her 32nd Birthday on May 17th. What a big year this is for you!

Happy Mother's Day too!! Love you so much.

Stole this off Facebook. Happy Birthday to my nephew Ricky Fordyce! I pray 2020 is an excellent year for you and your family. You are loved.

Ricky celebrates May 31.

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

Love Mama, Daddy and Arya.

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Vol. 21, Issue 5

S T. V R A I N V A L L E Y S C H O O L S L O N G M O N T, C O L O R A D O , U N I T E D S T A T E S

#STVRA NSTORM We are giving current and future generations a strong competitive advantage for success in a complex, globalized world. We are the future of America. We are public education proud. We are taking the world by #StVrainStorm.

Read these stories and more at magazine.svvsd.org THE NEXT GREATEST

LAUNCHING INTO

FUTURE-READY

St. Vrain is preparing students for success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

St. Vrain is committed to advancing literacy and academic success.

In an ever-evolving, fastpaced world, it is imperative to offer programs that reflect the world beyond the classroom walls.

A COMMUNITY OF

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St. Vrain is home to athletic teams that cross school boundaries and champion unity, excellence, and community for studentathletes.

St. Vrain is preparing students with the business skills and ingenuity to continue advancing our economy and our future.

St. Vrain is taking engaging learning experiences on the road.

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Do you have some school news you would like to share: about school, a student, a volunteer. Simply email us your news at carbonvalley@gmail.com by the 15th of each month!

Carbon Valley Academy

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e are experiencing a time that we have only read about in history books. The current situation in our world and community affects everyone differently. WIth so many changes and challenges to face, we can be thankful that education remains a priority.

Although different, students at Carbon Valley Academy are still learning from their dedicated teachers. The teachers at CVA worked tirelessly throughout their entire spring breaks to turn their face-to-face curiculum into digital learning experiences for their students. Our students were online and engaging with their teachers and classrooms in a live setting as soon as spring break ended and school was scheduled to resume.

Since 2005, Carbon Valley Academy (CVA) has provided a Core Knowledge based curriculum in a tuition-free charter school for students in grades K-8. Highly qualified, innovative teachers ensure that students’ personal academic achievement is a priority. A variety of specialized classes, such as Modern Band, Music and Art Studies, Technology, Physical Education, Mixed Media Art and Spanish enrich the educational experience at every grade level. CVA focuses on the whole child through a well-rounded character development program.

For more information text CVA to 474747 or contact Catherine Linhardt by email at

Linhardt@cvamail.com.

More Than Just Donuts Congratulations Class of 2020 We wish you love, laughter, good health, and success in life!

303.833.2009

Catherine.

• Baked Sandwiches:  Cheddar Sausage Rolls  Cabbage Burgers  Spicy Italian  Ham & Cheese  Pepperoni

Here's to the Kids...

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ere's to the kids who were supposed to get their braces off after two long years, and now have to wait a few more months.

Here’s to the kids who are missing out on celebrating the end of elementary or middle school, and the possible goodbyes to those who won’t be attending the same middle or high school together.

Here's to the kids who couldn't wait to get their driver's license, and now they check daily to see when the DMV will open.

Here's to the kids who are wondering if there will be any sort of graduation ceremony culminating 13 years of school, or if they will get to attend freshman orientation over the summer at their selected college--or if there will even be a fall semester.

Here's to the kids who are wondering if they will miss their first time as a camp counselor or employee at the Froyo stand or the internship they worked so hard to get.

Here's to the kids who were hoping to get to attend their first prom.

Here's to the kids who dreamed of going to state in track or lacrosse or baseball or show choir. Here's to the kids who wanted to put themselves out there and try something new this spring.

Here's to the kids who worked hard all year to come back from an injury.

Here's to the kids who found their tribe in the band or orchestra or drama department and now feel lost without their people.

Here's to the shy boy who was working up the courage to ask the new girl out for a movie. Here's to the lonely girl who was just starting to make friends in her art class.

Here's to the kids who have studied all year for their SATs and now sit anxiously wanting to get it over and done with.

Here's to the kids who have worked hard all year to build up their GPA and now are unsure if their grades count.

And here's to the kids who miss school because it was their safe place, where they were fed, where someone showed they were valued and loved.

Here's to the kids whose lives are forever changed, forever branded with the mark of a virus that they do not fear but impacts them greatly.

We talk about big events like proms and graduations and college tours, but it's not the big things they are missing.

It's the moments woven into these milestones, the imprints of these rites of passage.

We won't know the long-term damage this will have on our kids for years, so let's lift them up while we can.

Their grief is real, even if it seems small to us.

Their sadness is justified.

Their lives are changed.

May we remember their perspective is small and their feelings are big.

We can't give you back the moments, the experience, the time, but we can acknowledge it hurts.

Here's to the kids.

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Booster and FHS Music Foundation Provides Yard Signs for Seniors

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This is Jacob Lowe with the new signs.

ard signs the Boosters have handed out to celebrate the FHS Seniors. The FHS Music Foundation also dropped off yard signs for the senior music students. We are so proud of our Class of 2020 and do wish they could celebrate their graduation.

United Power Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

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nited Power proudly announces its scholarship recipients for 2020. Each year, the cooperative awards more than $19,000 in scholarships to outstanding students in its service territory. The United Power Scholarship Committee selected seventeen high school seniors based on grades, test scores, extracurricular activities and a brief essay. Applications are made available at the end of each year.

United Power’s 2020 scholarship recipients will be recognized in its monthly newsletter to members. The 2020 scholarship recipients are: ♦ Jade Glaister, Legacy High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000 ♦ Wesley Swieter, Weld Central High School, United Power Colorado College Scholarship, $2,000 ♦ Madison Harper, Erie High School, United Power Youth Leadership Scholarship, $1,500 ♦ Skylar Tempel, Erie High School, Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship, $1,000 ♦ Calla Winner, Peak to Peak Charter, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Scholarship, $1,000 ♦ Elizabeth Dexter, Fort Lupton High School, Lois Lesser Education Scholarship, $1,000 ♦ Rylie James, Prospect Ridge Academy, Bill Berens Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 United Power dedicates a book scholarship to each high school within its service territory, provided it receives an application.

This year, United Power distributed ten $1,000 book scholarships, including one “at-large” selection.

Book scholarships for 2020 were awarded to Brianna Diaz, Brighton High School; Angelica Fletcher, Prairie View High School; Megan Harrison, Eagle Ridge Academy; Michael Clementson, Frederick High School; Dina Zito, Ft. Lupton High School; Blake LaVanchy, Mead High School; Ivonne Olivas, Weld Central High School; Claire Diekman, Mountain Territory; Jeffrey Fitzjohn, Erie High School; and Claire Fisk, at-large selection.

Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients, and thank you to all the students who submitted their application. United Power is committed to supporting the postsecondary education efforts of students it serves.

United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative delivering electricity to nearly 95,000 meters at homes, business, and farms in Colorado's north central front range. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower. com or follow them on social media at facebook.com/unitedpower or twitter.com/unitedpowercoop.

Aims Summer 2020 Classes to be Offered Online/Remote

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onsistent with current guidance provided by public health officials, Aims Community College will be offering online and remote learning courses for the Summer 2020 semester. As guidance from public health officials is updated, the College may add on-campus and inperson instruction later in the summer.

Registration is open and continues through the start of the summer term, May 26.

Next Steps Currently scheduled face-to-face summer courses will be canceled. Students who are currently enrolled in one of these courses will be contacted by an Aims staff member about their options. With newly added online and remote learning options for Summer 2020, students may find additional courses that fit their schedule and academic pathway. View the updated Summer 2020 schedule.

As students prepare to take summer classes, here are some things to know:

Definition of Summer Course Methods Online Learning: This is a learning method that requires the use of different teaching processes other than face-toface teaching. Students can access course materials at a time convenient for them.

Remote Learning: This is still realtime learning—with a virtual twist. The course will use different technologies,

such as Zoom, to meet with students in order to maintain social distancing.

Instruction and virtual meetings occur on a scheduled day and at a specific time in which students can interact with their instructor and classmates so attendance and participation in the live course is expected.

Update to the Published Schedule — “Remote Learning Campus” Aims has a new “campus” called REMOTE LEARNING and can be found on the published schedule along with two new “buildings” called ZOOM and RMLG. • ZOOM indicates remote learning courses using Zoom (see Note) which allows students to meet with their instructor and classmates at a scheduled day and specific time • RMLG indicates remote learning courses that use technology, other than Zoom, so students can meet with their instructor and classmates at a scheduled day and specific time NOTE: Aims now uses Zoom, a simplistic and powerful video conferencing software. It is internet browser-based and works on computers, laptops, Chrome computers, or any smartphone or tablet. It allows instructors to move their physical classrooms online so it remains productive, committed, and

safe. Instructors may also use it for online meetings, online office hours, study time, and for sharing content and presentations.

These additions will allow students to search the registration schedule by campus (online or remote learning) when they register. The distinction of the type of instruction ensures students are aware of the type of teaching method that will be experiencing when taking a course.

Aims is excited to expand the way the College offer courses to students. Faculty, staff, and students are asked to continue their flexibility as courses get started this summer. Please continue to look for updates about potential on-campus, inperson instruction as safety guidelines allow.

About Aims Community College Aims Community College is one of the most progressive two-year colleges in Colorado.

Founded more than 50 years ago in Greeley, Aims has since established locations in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. Curriculum now includes 4,000 day, evening, weekend and online courses annually in more than 200 degree and certificate programs. Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Aims Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution. www.aims.edu

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In and Around Carbon Valley, Erie, & Mead

May

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

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

Up with People Jr. camp Up with People Jr. camp is returning to Centennial Elementary School, for our 3rd consecutive summer! Once again, in partnership with St. Vrain Valley Community School, this high-energy, week-long day camp is being made available to all children between the ages of 8-12, during the week of July 13-17.

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

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

SAVE THE DATE! Next Honor Flight September 20, 2020.

Pinocchios Restaurant Hours are 4:30-7:30 everyday.

We offer curbside pick up as well as delivery. 303-833-6562 Here is our online ordering link

www.pinocchiosfrederickorderonline. com & www.pinocchiosorderonline.com

We are offering daily specials Sunday: Half Price all night Monday: Kids eat free and FREE bottle of wine with $40 purchase Tuesday: Lasagna Dinner includes salad and breadsticks $9.95 Wednesday : Spaghetti Dinner includes salad and breadsticks $9.95 Thursday: $6 Calzones Friday Fettucine Alfredo Dinner includes salad and breadsticks 10.95 Saturday: Kids Eat Free Family Specials feeds 8-10 1/2 Pan Lasagna or Spaghetti & Meatballs, plus Fresh Garden Salad & Breadsticks $65

Stars in the Night Sky I vote that at 9pm every evening for 30 minutes, till the stay home order is over that we shut off all street lights, porch lights etc., so that we can all come out and see the gloriousness of the stars In the dark sky!

Who’s in? Just to see a glimmer of hope in our night sky...It was added that we would pray for our world as well. Suggested by Brenda Curran via Nextdoor.

Meal Assistance for Seniors

Finale Friday & Farmers Market

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, May 29, 2020 Look forward to the last Friday of the month, May - September 2020. Join us in Crist Park for this family fun event featuring local produce, food and crafts as well as live music throughout the season.

Teamwork Colorado It is with great disappointment that we have to announce that we need to push back our reopening due to directives we received from our regulating bodies.

Therefore, appointments scheduled for the week of May 4th will need to be rescheduled to a later time, to be determined. They have instructed us to wait for an email that is industry specific for information regarding reopening. Although this is again disappointing, we do of course need to abide by all orders to ensure we protect the well being of our clients and community.

We thank you so much for your patience and understanding. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for updates.

Online Interval/Strength Training Group Classes & Personal Training!

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

TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com or call 303.828.2856 for more info.

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

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

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

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

Email IndianPeaksCG@yahoo.com for more information.

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

Shape Your Future The 2020 Census only takes a few minutes to complete and adheres to safe physical distancing practices. For the first time, you can choose to complete the census online, by phone or by mail.

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

COVID-19 Update We are entering the next phase of social distancing - Safer at Home, which is estimated to begin April 27. While we are at this level, Coloradans will no longer be ordered to stay home, but are still strongly encouraged to do so. Vulnerable populations and seniors must continue staying home except when necessary.

What can you do? Stay home as much as possible, wear a mask when you must go out, keep washing your hands and stay informed!

Community Tour & Talk at Wyndham Hill Clubhouse for Frederick Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | 6-7pm Due to COVID-19, this event is TBD. Information will be posted here, on our website and on our social media platforms. Stay tuned. Attention Wyndham Hill residents! Come get to know your neighbors and your Board of Trustees and town staff at the 2020 Community Tour & Talk. Learn more about what the Town has in store for the future and ask any questions you may have. Dinner provided

by The Butcher & the Blonde. Serving starts at 6 p.m. and continues while supplies last.

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Online Fitness Group Classes & Personal Training!

See Website For Details On These Services

Online Interval/Strength Training Group Classes on Mon & Wed at 7pm, Tues & Fri at 8:30am $40 For a 10 Session Punch Card For Online Fitness Group Classes, Your 11th Session Is Free!

Ladies Only | Exp 5/31/2020

$20 Off a 10 Session Online Personal Training Package Exp 5/31/2020

Tracy Rewerts 303-828-2856

NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist. TBMM Corrective Exercise Specialist

www.TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com Tracy@TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com The Airborne Online Experience!

Our Online Training Program has officially begun! We are online through May 2- but we will extend the program on a month by month basis until we are allowed to open. We are using ZOOM for our live classes. You can check in to classes 5 minutes before the start time, so you know you’ll be all set to go when the class begins. The Zoom app is free for class participants. Use your phone, tablet, laptop, or computer. Prices for the online programs are per FAMILY. Go to https:// airbornedance.com/online-classes/ for more information and schedules.

Local Petsitter, The Furry Godmothers, Enters its 7th Year of Business in Firestone, Frederick and Dacono

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he Furry Godmothers is a Colorado Pet Services provider servicing the Tri-Town area, specializing in care for your pets, while you are away.

When Carol White first met Belinda VanDomelen they shared a love of pets, but hadn’t realized that this love of animals and the nurturing and care thereof was anything more than a coincidental hobby. Both were those neighborhood girls who were trusted with dogs for walking or pets for sitting while families went on vacation, but making a career of caring for others animals seemed impossible. Thirty years later, Carol White and her good friend Belinda are now the Furry Godmothers to animals all over Fredrick, Firestone, and Dacono, along with the northwestern suburbs of the Denver area. Because there is a demand for pet sitting in the Tri-Towns, we have an additional pet sitter, Karin Zuniga. She is an experienced pet sitter, dog walker and loves all pets. She has several of her own.

“It’s funny because it’s not the sort of occupation that you think of going into when you’re younger, but as you transition into this role of pet godmother you realize that it is something that you’re called to,” says Carol. “The dogs, cats, and other critters become extended family that you look forward to seeing. Over the years, I’ve administered IV’s, delivered pets to their vet appointments, and have cleaned numerous pet messes and I still have to say I really enjoy and love my job.” She added “The pets benefit by staying in the place they are most comfortable, while you are gone, familiar surroundings, continuing schedules and no exposure to stress, unknown germs and illness that would come with boarding your furry friend.”

Furry Godmothers currently offers a wide variety of services from extended pet sitting, to grooming trips, feeding and watering, dog walking, and daily pet care. While you are away, they provide a “lived-in look” for you house by adjusting curtains and turning on different lights.

They are a bonded and insured pet service, providing reliable and affordable pet care to the region. The two godmothers are happy to provide references, not only because they are proud of their record of exemplary service, but also they understand that pets are family members and owners want to know their furry friends are in good care. “Pets are family,” says Carol. “No one leaves family members with strangers.”

Their company has turned its seventh year in the Tri-Town area, and going strong, something both partners are happy to share with their community. Having grown the business from a single dog in Arvada, 30 years ago, to families and vets all across the Denver region has made The Furry Furry Godmothers extremely proud.

For more information about Furry Godmothers go to: http://www. thefurrygodmothers-frederick.com.

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virtual thank you to all of the thoughtful individuals who volunteered and donated to the 20th anniversary of the Firestone Santa Cops Program. For 20 years, countless individuals and businesses have contributed to Carbon Valley families during the holiday season by providing them with such necessities as food and clothing. The Firestone Police Department is simply overwhelmed by the kindness demonstrated by past and present community members, as well as businesses and contractors located in and outside of Firestone.

The Firestone Police Department would like to acknowledge the shoppers and gift wrappers who go above and beyond to ensure that each gift receives special care in its selection and wrapping. We could not do it without you. Lastly, thank you to all the anonymous donors who desire not to be recognized. You know who you are. Your donations can mean the difference of providing a family with items that are necessary and wanted.

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Bike to Work Day Postponed Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Denver Regional Council of Governments, is rescheduling this year’s annual Bike to Work Day, from Wednesday, June 24 to Tuesday, Sept. 22.

“To maintain the health of riders and of our communities, we believe it’s best to delay Bike to Work day due to the current situation,” said CDOT’s Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Scenic Byways Section Manager Betsy Jacobsen. “Although this event celebrates physical fitness, social distancing would be more challenging this year if we have additional people traveling in closer proximity to each other on our bike paths and local streets.”

June is designated as Bike Month in Colorado, with Bike to Work Day falling on the fourth Wednesday. Thousands of individuals throughout Colorado use that day to show their support for the fun and ease of bicycle transportation by riding their bikes to and from work.

The date for this year’s Bike to Work Day in Colorado was selected to coincide with the same event held by the League of American Bicyclists.

COVID-19: Safe transportation infrastructure is essential for emergency first responders and freight drivers as Colorado navigates the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, construction continues on CDOT projects with social distancing and other measures to reduce COVID-19 exposure on worksites. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced guidelines for construction activities. Gov. Polis issued an emergency, temporary stay-at-home order for all of Colorado, which went into effect Thursday, March 26. With this order, the public is urged to join the campaign for #DoingMyPartCO and avoid all nonessential travel. With fewer vehicles on the roads, CDOT crews will be able to work more efficiently and safely.

Aims Community College to Host 2020 Virtual Commencement

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ims Community College will host a virtual commencement ceremony for this year’s graduates in response to health and safety issues surrounding COVID-19. The virtual ceremony will live stream on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 5 p.m. Updates, including streaming details, will be added to the Aims Community College Commencement webpage in the coming weeks.

Aims’ virtual commencement ceremony will feature formal remarks from Dr. Leah Bornstein, CEO/President of Aims Community College, Mr. Ned Chapin, President of Aims Community College Foundation, Mr. Chris Warren, President of Aims Community College Student Government, and Ms. Phoenix Ventura, student keynote speaker, who is earning her Associate of Science and transferring to the Colorado School of Mines in Fall 2020. Mr. Lyle Achzinger, Chairman of the Aims Community College Board of Trustees, will confer degrees and certificates and Aims student, Holly Stough, will sing the national anthem. Participating graduates will have their names read aloud and will have an opportunity to upload a photo and personal note to accompany their personalized digital slide. All participating graduates will also receive a graduation package from the College, including a graduation cap and gown, diploma cover, commemorative program, and a special alumni gift.

The decision to move to a virtual commencement ceremony was a difficult one for Aims Community College Leadership. President Bornstein said, “We recognize the huge impact walking across the stage has for students and their families. For many, this is one of the most important moments in their lives to date. We are committed to moving forward and celebrating our students' achievements in real time, especially when so many other critical parts of their lives have been postponed to an unknown future date.”

The Aims community is supportive of a virtual commencement ceremony rather than postponing or canceling the event. Nelson Rodriguez, Executive Director of Student Activities, Inclusion, and Leadership and coordinator of commencement at Aims, said, “As we navigate these unprecedented times, it is critical we remain committed to recognizing and honoring the success of our graduates. We are so proud of our students for all they have accomplished and we are excited to celebrate this special moment as a community.”

Aims Community College students and community members are encouraged to view the live stream and celebrate the success of our students’ achievements.

For more information about commencement, contact Nelson Rodriguez at nelson. rodriguez@aims.edu. For media inquiries, contact Julia Smith at julia.smith@aims.edu.

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

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

Electronics, Cell Phones and Computers

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

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

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

Security Service Federal Credit Union Donates $52,500 To Area Food Banks Donation to assist with urgent food insecurity needs prompted by COVID-19

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n response to growing community needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Security Service Federal Credit Union is donating $52,500 to food banks across the communities it serves in Texas, Colorado and Utah.

The $52,500 donation will help address urgent food insecurity by purchasing supplies to feed individuals and families in need. This donation is being made at a critical time when community needs have increased and food bank resources have decreased.

“These are the communities we call home and right now our neighbors and their families are in need,” said Jim Laffoon, President and CEO of Security Service Federal Credit Union. “This is one of the worst crisis our nation has ever seen and to be able to assist our members and those around us during this time, is a great privilege.”

Donations are being provided to the San Antonio Food Bank, Coastal Bend Food Bank, Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank, Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado and The Salvation Army—Salt Lake City Corps.

In this time of uncertainty, food banks across the country are working around the clock to meet the growing needs of the community. To learn more about how to volunteer or donate to a local food bank during this heightened time of need or for food assistance, visit www.feedingAmerica.org.

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Erie’s Community Grows Stronger with the Grand Opening of Mountain View Fire Rescue’s New Maintenance Facility

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Welcome Spring!

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Age groups 3-5; 6-9; 10-12 & 13+ *Using the provided coloring page, below, create your masterpiece! We are so excited to see what you can do. *Be sure to put your name and age, along with contact number (this will be masked for the display). *Drop off at 525 Briggs St (use the mail slot). By Monday, May 4. Winners will be announced on May 5! *All pictures will be posted in protective shields on our window.

Give us a call at 303-828-4002

ountain View Fire Rescue facility maintenance department moved into the new 23,100 square foot maintenance facility that was constructed at 5322 County Road 7 in Erie, CO. The new building provides much-needed space for MVFR’s staff to perform maintenance on fire engines and ladder trucks indoors, out of Colorado’s unpredictable elements.

The building has an astounding 34’ ceiling height to allow for raising ladders and working under trucks. The building has offices, central receiving, fire/ems storage, a pump testing pit as well as 5 drive through truck bays.

According to Assistant Chief Webb, “The district is anticipating the growth of the areas around our towns. Where possible, we are securing land in order to provide additional fire stations and EMS services that will benefit our citizens for years to come. This project has been budgeted for several years. The district received a DOLA grant for one million dollars toward the

cost of the project. The four acres of land for the project was generously donated by Anadarko Petroleum, carved out of a larger site along Weld County Road 7.”

The design team was led by Architecture West, having designed numerous previous facilities for the district, with extensive experience in government buildings.

After a competitive bidding process, the district chose Elder Construction as the general contractor.

Construction began last summer, and the project finished earlier than expected allowing move in to start in April.

The building site was a two-phase plan. The first phase was to complete the comprehensive fire apparatus maintenance facility. Phase two is

a fire station on the north portion of the site as the town of Erie continues to grow and the demand for fire/ems www.mvfpd.org, service increases. www.architecturewestllc.com, www. elderconstructioninc.com.

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ow that people are cooking more meals it is very important to review some information about kitchen safety relating to fires.

Cooking related fires are the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries and 47 percent of them start as the result of cooking equipment left unattended according to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). "Never leave a burner unattended for more than a couple minutes” sounds like an easy rule to follow but is more challenging in practice as distractions arise. Consider setting a timer when you walk away from the range. It not only alerts you when food is ready; it also helps ensure you return to the stovetop before too long after a distraction. Setting a timer at five-minute intervals will remind you to check your stovetop.

Keep smoke alarms in good working order, clean and maintain vents, stovetops, counter tops and oven interiors. Keep combustible items such as wooden spoons, rags, oven mitts and loose paper several feet away from the stovetop and oven to prevent these items from starting a fire. Keeping a fire extinguisher nearby. Pay close attention when cooking with oil or grease.

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Interested in kids' fire safety? Visit Sparky.org for activities, videos, lessons, and games.

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ey teens! Are you looking for a summer job where you can earn up to $2,100? The Weld Works 4 Youth summer employment program is taking applications for a variety of positions. To qualify, you must be a Weld County resident, 14 or 15 years old during June and July, receiving one (or more) of the following: TANF, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Foster Care, DHS Prevention Services.

The deadline to apply is May 8. Contact Nereyda Williams at NWilliams@Weldgov.com for an application or call 970.381.6955.

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he spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the efforts to contain it have impacted almost all aspects of daily life – and real estate transactions are no different. Yet despite current circumstances, real estate agents are still seeing sellers and buyers move forward with their plans in what is historically an active spring market. Yet even with willing sellers and eager buyers, the current U.S. government guidelines recommend social gatherings be limited – among other safety measures – which means selling a home may look differently than in years past. It requires creativity and innovation but can be accomplished with so many excellent technologies currently available.

Ready to sell? Keep calm and log on.

With COVID-19 at the forefront of many sellers’ minds, for the time being, many home tours will start online.

Powerful virtual tactics and tools, such as online tours, FaceTime calls and virtual open houses, are already being used, and these tools continue to evolve to meet the needs of home buyers and sellers.

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Be prepared for a market – and world – that is constantly changing When it comes to COVID-19 and real estate, no one can accurately predict what the future holds. But currently, there is still movement in the market. Even in times of adversity, people continue to face life changes leading to a variety of reasons why sellers need to sell and buyers need to buy. Although we don’t know what the future holds, it’s still business as usual in many ways for people who need to make a move now.

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Food for the Soul: Ways to Honor Our Mothers

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efore I became a preacher, I was a teacher of the 4th and 5th grades.

During those years, I thought that I wore many hats. Not only did I educate my students in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, I also was there for them in many other ways. But, I’ve come to realize that my wife, and indeed I think all mothers, wear the most hats of all. In addition to all of those things that I was to my students, mothers can add many more roles.

The Bible says to honor your father and mother (Ephesians 6:2). That’s what this holiday is all about. The Lord’s commandment however, is not something to only highlight once a year, but is to be followed each and every day. The honor a mother deserves should last a lifetime and beyond.

Ways to Honor our Mothers: Many family traditions include taking Mom out to eat. We may have to get creative or forego this tradition in light of our current circumstances. Other traditions include flowers, corsages, cards, and gifts. Kids may do extra chores, or help Dad create a relaxing breakfast-in-bed for Mom. There are many ways to say “Thank

you” and “I appreciate you” to our moms, but if you really want to make Mom happy, you’ll want to pay attention to what’s coming next.

Moms care more about how their children live than about anything they could ever do for them on a certain holiday.

If you want to make her feel great, listen to her. I know that many of us….okay, most of us, have enough memory-material where we could write an impressive essay titled: “I Should Have Listened to Mom.” When you obey your mother, there is not much else that brings her more satisfaction.

When she gives you advice, please take it.

Listen to her; she knows what she’s talking about. Mother knows best.

If you want to make your mother feel amazing, then make wise decisions in your life. Seeing her children thrive in life is one of the most blessed aspects to being a mom. You will put a smile on her face and joy in her heart. More than seeing your successes, your mom wants to be sure that you’ll be a genuine Christian. For certain, your mom most definitely wants you to be happy, but even more than that, she wants

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return for all they did for us. In 5:8, Paul warned, “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” This may mean you invite your mother to live with you. Or, if she can still live on her own and prefers to, make sure she is physically and financially taken care of. You do the best that you can.

Sometimes, our mothers may need certain health or medical care that we just don’t have the training for and we have to employ in-home care or a nursing facility.

There are many ways we can show Mom that we love and appreciate her this Mother’s Day. Let’s be sure to brighten her days by the way we live and the ways we love her throughout the year.

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you to be in heaven. Most of the mothers I know are not shy to talk about all the mistakes they made raising children. They will dwell on their perceived failures and wish they could take back certain events that happened or certain things they said.

But, if a mother knows that her children are clinging to Jesus, she can rest easy.

Let’s not forget about the honor due to our mothers as they age. If you can cut her grass, fix her fence, and rake the leaves, then you should. Our mothers do not need to be climbing up on ladders to clean the gutters, even if they say they can do it. Just say, “Please Mom, let me do this for you, I want to.”

More importantly than that is being able to provide for them in their twilight years.

Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 5:4, an instruction for adult children to make a “return to their parents.” The idea is that your mother and father made sacrifices and gave much of themselves in raising you. All of that takes a lot of time and money. When our parents age, the children have the responsibility to do the best we can to provide for our parents…making a

aking up today to the sunshine and the smell of freshly brewed coffee, I recalled that it was Sunday. This realization boosted my spirits because that meant in just a couple hours I would get to “attend” church virtually with all of my church family, an event I especially had been looking forward to in light of the stressful messages that had been pummeling my spirit and vying for my attention. Fear of missing out is real, though I can’t say I had really experienced it until this last week as the Stay at Home Order was issued. That part of me, fearing not knowing the most important updates on COVID-19, I wanted to voraciously feed on every new piece of information I could find. Then, feeling overwhelmed, defeated, exhausted, and craving control, I reached for something I could manage well – baking. In the middle of the folding in of the chocolate chips, I felt a stirring inside my spirit paired with, “Be still.” Well, this message stopped me in my tracks and I laughed because I had just heard an online sermon grounded in Psalm 46:10 entitled, “When God Says Stop!”

Does God have your attention in this tumultuous time of uncertainty? Has he allowed what you have thought to be an essential piece of your life to be shaken up and maybe even poured out? Where are you turning in your times of restlessness or anxiety?

The world says turn to food, media, shopping…anything that helps us tune out and feel a little bit more in control. You’ve probably heard that anxiety is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation and yes, that is true, but what really matters is what we choose to DO with our anxiety or other intense feelings.

Brothers and Sisters, we are not of this world and God has overcome the world (John 17:16, John 16:33.) When you feel yourself spiraling in the stories you are telling yourself about the future fueled by the news or maybe you’re scrubbing down that counter for the umpteenth time in an hour, pause and ask yourself what is true in that very moment. Do not lean on your own understanding. Instead, trust the Lord. (Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 3:5). Breathe deeply, stop what you are doing, and listen. The message from the Holy Spirit may surprise you.

As a professional counselor, the majority of people I am walking with are desperately seeking actionable ideas to decrease their anxious thoughts and feelings. Here are some things that you can start implementing TODAY and it is optimal if you can recruit an accountability partner in a friend or family member because we are creatures of habit and have a hard time changing our fleshly behaviors (Romans 7:15-20.)

1. Pray authentically (God knows our words before we think them, so why not just be real with him?) Psalm 139:2 2. Spend time with God in his word and worship him. (Matthew 6:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:18) 3. Journal about a season of life where God provided for you above and beyond (reflect on his faithfulness!) Lamentations 3:23 4. Take a fast from anything that is preventing you from growing spiritually (if this suggestion provokes you, ask God what need is being met through your choices.)

Proverbs 4:23-27 5. Get outside and immerse yourself in the beauty all around you as we enter into the renewing season of Spring. (Philippians 4:8) 6. Cast your anxieties onto the Lord and ask yourself what is being accomplished through worry. (Philippians 4:6, Matthew 6:25-34) 7. Do something to help or encourage someone (this is actually one of the most effective ways of combatting depression because you begin to think outside yourself!)

Philippians 2:3-4 8. Call or video chat with someone you care about who is uplifting (It is so easy to fall prey to the misery loves company mentality, but the company we keep matters.)

Proverbs 13:20 9. Shepherd your heart and mind by wisely choosing what you take in (this applies to anything that offers an escape from reality.) Psalm 101:3, Mark 4:24 10. Ask the Lord for opportunities to share your story with someone who does not yet know his love. (1 Peter 3:15) Important Note: Do not try to white knuckle through debilitating anxiety or depression. Seek professional support! Everyone needs a safe space to process and grow and this incredibly challenging season is no exception!

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Healthy Alternative Health Care: Acupuncture Phlegm, It’snot Your Average Loogie

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his is the first time I’ve noticed Western and Chinese medicine using the same language to describe an aspect of an illness : phlegm I’ve wanted to write about phlegm, but it’s more challenging to explain. Because of the RNA virus, covid19, which is similar to SARS, now is the perfect time...

Traditional Chinese medicine have long used the word phlegm to describe many conditions. Phlegm is not reserved only for something that can be expelled through an orifice, phlegm can quietly take up residence inside the body, never to be seen on the outside. We know it’s on the inside of the body through specific symptoms as it can stay in one place, or several places, and literally coat and stick to cells and tissue. Imagine the phlegm we know so well being stuck inside, and it is easy to imagine how it can wreak havoc.

Before the quarantine, I saw many people who managed to come in when they were well enough to leave the house after experiencing the same symptoms as covid19. However, there were two people who never received treatment of any kind before, during or after symptoms of coughing, shortness of breath/panting, exhaustion, etc. since the end of December and mid-January.

They both continued to experience intermittent breathing difficulty through the beginning of April, sometimes it was “intense”. They live in different climates and have different health histories. After asking many questions, I was able to get them traditional Chinese herbal formulas the second week of April. They received two formulas each, however, even though they were having a similar experience, the formulas were slightly different because of their health histories and climate. The formulas were similar in that they helped to expel phlegm, open the chest and take a deep breath. After a little over one week of taking the formulas, both no longer experience difficulty with breathing.

Specific herbs and herbal formulas (and acupuncture) can help resolve phlegm either internally, via expectoration, or bowel movements. The important thing is to move it out or resolve it, this is not only true for viruses, but seasonal allergies as well.

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

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o you need some coping strategies while sheltered in place? Are you searching for a sense of normalcy in these uncertain times? If yes, then it may be time to focus on movement.

Regardless of your level of movement, it should be a part of your everyday life, especially during this pandemic.

Movement in the form of exercise can help improve your mood, self-esteem, sleep, and reduce stress and anxiety.

When you exercise, you increase blood flow to your brain that can help with the processing of thoughts and emotions, helps to get rid of the restless energy that comes with anxiety, and increases dopamine levels (the feel-good hormone).

I don't know what the future will look like or what the timeline might be, but I do know that our physical health, mental health, and immunity have never been more important than right now.

If you don't currently have a good exercise routine, I would like to invite you to join my ladies only Online Interval/Strength Training Group Classes, offered four times per week - two mornings, two evenings. I’m doing the workouts too, so you get the added camaraderie of working out with many others at the same time through the video platform. I’ve had many ladies that attend my Online

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Given the programs and responsibilities entrusted to Secretary Azar, including Medicare, Medicaid and the Food and Drug Administration, the department’s work is vital – and especially in the age of the coronavirus global pandemic.

Secretary Azar, who also serves on the COVID-19 Taskforce, shared with me that the group is very collegial and laser-focused on fighting the virus. It won’t surprise you that he said to be skeptical of what you read in the mainstream media about supposed dysfunction and infighting.

“We’re feeling a great deal of optimism and confidence in part because of the tremendous work the President and Vice President have done in leading us through this, the collaboration with our nation’s governors, and the harnessing of the entire massive private sector here in the United States,” he told me.

We all should be heartened to know that key posts within the Trump administration are staffed by quality people of faith like Alex Azar. Formerly the president of Lilly USA, a biopharmaceutical company, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s former law clerk isn’t shy about taking socially conservative positions on some hotly debated issues.

In a written response to Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Mr. Azar boldly but simply stated, “The mission of HHS is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, and this includes the unborn.”

Alex Azar is a strong Christian and told me he reads and keeps an open Bible on his desk every day. He and his wife, Jennifer, are prayerfully raising two children.

During our discussion, we talked about the unique needs facing children in foster care during the pandemic who may have already aged out of the system. With colleges closing and many businesses closed, where are these individuals supposed to go? How are they to survive?

Thankfully, HHS is working closely with agencies to help serve these vulnerable individuals.

We also discussed the spike in mental health concerns coming out of the coronavirus crisis. Between a rising death rate attributable to the virus, increased isolation and the financial stresses attached to 26 million Americans out of work, what can be done to help?

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hope you and all your family are remaining healthy! Here is the link (at bottom) to a GoFund me page for David Greenfield who is a resident of Frederick. Please read the story of the GoFund me link. David is one of the most amazing humans I've ever met! I would love if there was any way we could try to help promote his situation and help his caregiver, Cynthia. I met Fred Greenfield, David, his son and Cynthia years ago. All three are incredible people. We have tried to assist them to be able to keep the home and it all comes down to money. I obtained Cynthia's permission to contact you.

I know times are tough for so many right now. I honestly believe we could help a miracle happen. I'm also going to send you a link to a video that they did for a Gratitude Video Challenge competition I had. David has a heart of gold with a strong love for Jesus.

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Watches old western movies, listens to Billy Graham sermons, and coloring pictures to give to people he meets. David sings and dances in his room like no ones watching. His bedroom is where he feels safe. David's dad passed in May 2019 and his mom many years before that. I have been David's caregiver for almost four years. I'm trying to save his house so he can happily live out the remainder of his life at home where he belongs.

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Frederick Extends Closure of Town Offices and Facilities Through May 11

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n response to the continued concern about the spread of COVID-19, Town of Frederick offices and facilities are closed to the public through Monday, May 11, 2020. Town Hall, Public Works, the Frederick Police Department, Bella Rosa Golf Course, the Back 9 at Bella Rosa restaurant and Town playgrounds will remain closed as we continue to monitor the outbreak. Town of Frederick staff is working on a phased implementation plan to open playgrounds, park equipment and facilities.

We are developing secure protocols and sanitation procedures to ensure citizens and staff are safe moving forward.

All essential public safety, public works and administrative services will continue to be provided.

Administrative services will observe abbreviated hours, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm and will be available by phone at 720.382.5500. Board of Trustee meetings are now available on a virtual platform.

Updates about Town events, community programs and next steps will be shared on all of our communication channels, including our website, News Flash and social media.

Extending the closure of Town offices and facilities allow for the continuation of the good practices we have all been doing to protect the health and well-being of our employees and residents.

Stay informed!

Visit FrederickCO.gov/Covid19 for information, resources and links to reliable sources. The Town is in close and regular contact with the Carbon Valley Emergency Management Agency and the Weld County Health Department. We are continuing to closely monitor the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and CDC. For information, please contact Angela Wilson at AWilson@FrederickCO.gov.

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Good Morning, Instead of stating “Monitoring the COVID-19 Outbreak”, why don’t you provide facts? How many Frederick residents have the virus, how many deaths have there been of Frederick residents, and what is the scientific proof that having the offices you sited in your article is any more risks than going to the grocery store, gas station or restaurant take out. We need to get back to work. I’m 70 and worked everyday until I got laid off on 4/21. I would still be working. Please provide facts not unsubstantiated decisions.

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“We need to continue to practice physical distancing,” said Mark E. Wallace, MD MPH, Executive Director of the Health Department. “While most people who get COVID-19 will recover on their own at home, a number of people will get seriously ill and require hospitalization. Sadly, a smaller number of people may die. Every single reduction in the number of contacts we have per day will have a significant impact on reducing the virus’s spread.”

Physical distancing means people stay at least 6 feet away from each other. Other preventative measures include frequent handwashing, wearing a mask in public, and staying home if sick.

Currently, Weld County has 884 positive COVID-19 cases and 55 deaths. Most of the deaths have occurred in adults over 70 years of age.

Health Officials remind residents that as the weather warms, it’s okay to go outdoors for fresh air and exercise. The point is not to remain indoors, but to avoid being in close contact with people. Residents can also stay connected with friends and family via social media, chat, the phone, and video. “Our goal continues to be that we all work together to beat this virus,” said Wallace.

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Trustee George Heath Receives Honors at His Home

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

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

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

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uring Wednesday night’s meeting, Firestone Municipal Judge Basso swore in Mayor Bobbi Sindelar to another two year term. Judge Basso also administered the oath of office to re-elected Trustee Doug Sharp, and the newly elected members David Whelan and Sean Doherty as Trustees for four year terms. These members, join current Trustees Samantha Meiring, Don Conyac and Frank A. Jimenez to the Board of Trustees.

After the swearing in ceremony, the Board of Trustees appointed Frank A. Jimenez as Mayor Pro Tem.

Two Hunters Park

During Wednesday night’s meeting the Board of Trustees took two separate actions to continue the progress of Two Hunters Park in the Oak Meadows neighborhood. This park is being funded by Two Hunters Park, LLC, which is managed by Erin Martinez, and will be a peaceful park honoring the lives of Mark Martinez and Joey Irwin who died on April 17, 2017.

The first was an ordinance approving documents, agreements, and deeds necessary for the conveyance of the land in Oak Meadows to the Town of Firestone, the donation of funds for the construction of Two Hunters Park, and terms for the continuing use of the properties as a peaceful park.

The second was a resolution approving an agreement with American Civil Constructors for the construction of Two Hunters Parks. It is anticipated that work will begin on Two Hunters Park this spring, with the project being complete this fall.

Board Supports Grant Application for Town Hall Project

The Town of Firestone has applied for a $1 million grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program for the Town Hall project. The Town’s application was submitted on February 3, 2020, and was accepted for consideration on April 2, 2020. If the Town is selected to continue on, it is anticipated that the next steps will be meetings with applicants, hearings in July, and notice of award in August. During Wednesday night’s meeting, the Board approved a resolution that demonstrates that the Board of Trustees believe it is in the best interest of the Town to seek grant assistance to help fund the project.

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) program was created to assist political subdivisions that are socially and/ or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds come from the State severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the State’s share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally owned land.

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City of Fort Lupton Coronavirus Quick Links: • Attention Businesses of Fort Lupton: The Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fort Lupton invite you to participate in Re-open Fort Lupton! We want to assist you in telling everyone you are open with re-opening ribbon cuttings. Social distancing and PPE are required at these events. For more details, please click here. To sign up please email fortluptonchamber@ gmail.org or call 303-857-4474.

• Weld County releases more county-specific COVID-19 data. The City of Fort Lupton would like to express its thanks to residents and businesses for doing what they can to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. For COVID-19 prevention, we encourage you to https://covid19.colorado.gov/ visit prevention-community-spread.

• The Fort Lupton Recreation Center, the Fort Lupton Public & School Library, and the Fort Lupton Museum remain closed until further notice.

Details regarding each city department can be found by clicking here. Coyote Creek Golf Course has opened with limitations. Tee times must be booked online and social distancing is required.

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• Pay Your Bill Online • Avoid a costly backup and help our sewer system by only flushing toilet paper. For more information, click here.

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Fort Lupton Public & School Library Announcements: The Fort Lupton Public & School Library will remain closed to the public until further notice.

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he Weld County Board of Commissioners will be holding a telephone town hall on Monday, May 4, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

“We want to speak directly to county residents to provide an overview of the state of county government during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Commissioner Chairman Mike Freeman. “We will update residents on the county’s continuity of government plan, how government functions continued during the past two months and what county operations will look like as our buildings reopen.

Residents will also be updated on the emergency operations center and the work being done to help combat COVID-19.

And we will talk about the county’s budget given the dramatic drop in the price of oil.”

Some residents will receive a prerecorded call the day before and the day of the event inviting them to join the telephone town hall, but anyone can call into the event by dialing 877-229-8493 with ID code 119533 when the event starts.

The telephone town hall format will allow residents to not only listen to the board’s remarks but also ask questions.

“This will be the first time Weld County Government has conducted a telephone town hall,” Freeman said. “We anticipate it being a great way to update and engage with the public.”

Vekeo, the vendor providing the service, accesses phone numbers from Weld County registered voter lists and will randomly select 52,000 phone numbers to call for the event. All county residents, however, are invited to call in a participate.

The public can also view the event on online at www.weldgov.com (look under the quick links section on the home page).

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he Chamber is doing virtual meetings such as Happy hours, Connect Carbon Valley business round tables, state of the Carbon Valley with the mayors or their representatives, and any other meeting I can think of. If you want to share the link to our event calendar that would be great, these meetings are for members and non-members.

Julia is trying to bring us all together to help each business get up and running and back on their feet in any way that the Chamber can. The link is http://www.carbonvalleychamber. com/events/calendar/2020-05-01.

Also, the Chamber is looking for businesses and manufacturers who are producing PPE, Physical barriers, hand sanitizer, and/or cleaning products to contact the Carbon Valley Chamber at www.carbonvalleychamber.com to be added to the NoCo Recovers regional supplier list.

As Businesses Gear Up For Gradual Reopenings, County Provides Best-Practice Guide

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n preparation for the gradual reopening of businesses across the state, the Weld County Board of Commissioners and the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) have published a set of Safer-At-Work Best Practices for employers and businesses.

“We understand the need to start to reopen our businesses and get our economy healthy again,” said Commissioner Chair Mike Freeman.

“We wanted to provide some guidance and best practices that will help employers and business owners do that in a gradual and responsible way.”

The guidelines include direction on maintaining physical distance between employees and/or customers, sanitization of surfaces and work areas, and tips on educating employees on ways to reduce the spread of the virus in the workplace.

“It is crucial that businesses reopen gradually and responsibly for the safety of their employees and their customers,” said Freeman. “No one should expect businesses to be operating at full capacity for a while, but it is important to let businesses at least start the reopening process.”

Until there is a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus, the public needs to continue with prevention practices including maintaining a distance of six feet from others, covering your coughs and sneezes, washing your hands often or using hand sanitizer, cleaning frequently touched surfaces with appropriate disinfectants and staying home if you are ill.

The guidelines, along with posters for the workplace reminding people of ways to stop the spread, are available at https://www.weldgov.com/departments/health_and_ environment/2019_novel_coronavirus/reopening_guidelines Additional guidelines for other business sectors will be forthcoming.

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Egg Roll (2) 3.50 Edamame 5.75 Hot & Spicy Edamame 6.75 Crab Cheese Wonton (6) 6.25 Fantail Shrimp (4) 6.50 Fried or Steamed Dumplings (6) 7.45 Fried Chicken Wings or Spicy Chicken Wings(6)7.45 Lettuce Wrapped Chicken or Tofu (4) 8.45 Pork Fried Wonton (8) 5.45 Chicken on a Skewer (4) 7.45 Beef on a Skewer (4) 7.45 Appetizer Combo 8.75

2 egg rolls, 2 fried shrimp, 4 cheese wontons, 4 pork fried wontons.

Lettuce Wrapped Chicken

Vietnamese Pork Roll

Soup

Appetizer Combo

Fried Dumpling

Fantail Shrimp

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Wonton Soup 3.25 Egg Drop Soup 3.25 Hot & Sour Soup 3.25 Wor Wonton Soup Seafood Soup Vegetable Tofu Soup Wonton Mixed Egg Drop Soup Seafood Hot & Sour Soup Chicken Sizzling Rice Soup Chicken Noodle Soup Seafood Noodle Soup

5.95 6.95

Lg 5.25 5.25 5.25 8.45 8.45 6.75 6.75 8.45 8.75 9.25 10.25

Spicy Can Be Adapted To Your Preference Hot & Spicy

10.95

Noodles

NEW

Choice of Chicken, Beef, Vegetables or Tofu.

Shrimp or Combination add $1.00

Pad Thai

8.45

10.95

Drunken Noodles

8.45

10.95

Thai Curry Noodles

8.45

10.95

Sesame Tofu

Shrimp

Beef

Sweet & Sour Shrimp 8.35 Shrimp w/Vegetables 8.35 Combination Lo Mein 8.35 Shrimp Chow Mein 8.35 Combination Fried Rice 8.35 Shrimp w/Garlic Sauce 8.35 Kung Pao Shrimp 8.35 Shrimp Egg Foo Young 8.75 Hot & Spicy Shrimp 8.75 Basil Shrimp NEW 8.75 Happy Family 8.75 Little Moon Shrimp 8.75 Jalapeño Shrimp 8.75 Singapore Noodle NEW 8.75 Shrimp, chicken, pork in light curry flavor

Beef with Broccoli 8.25 Beef w/Green Pepper 8.25 Beef w/Vegetables 8.25 Beef Chow Mein 8.25 Beef Lo Mein 8.25 Beef w/Garlic Sauce 8.25 Kung Pao Beef 8.25 Beef with Szechuan Sauce 8.25 Mongolian Beef 8.25 Beef with Green Beans in Garlic Sauce 8.50 Sriracha Beef NEW 8.50 Beef w/Mushroom 8.50

Thai Curry Noodle Chicken

DELIVERY

Minimum Purchase $15

Firestone, Frederick & Dacono Areas.

(303) 833-5816 (303) 833-5817

8.50 Chicken 9.25 Sweet & Sour Chicken7.95 8.25 Chicken w/Broccoli 7.95 Chicken w/Vegetables 7.95 Pork Cashew Chicken 7.95 Sweet & Sour Pork 7.95 Chicken Chow Mein 7.95 Pork Lo Mein 7.95 Chicken Lo Mein 7.95 Pork with Vegetables 7.95 Chicken Fried Rice 7.95 Pork Fried Rice 7.95 Chicken w/Mushrooms 7.95 Twice Cooked Pork 7.95 Chicken w/Garlic Sauce 7.95 Pork w/Garlic Sauce 7.95 Chicken w/Szech Sauce7.95 Pork Egg Foo Young 8.25 Kung Pao Chicken 7.95 Chicken w/Green Beans Vegetables in Garlic Sauce 8.35 Vegetable Fried Rice 7.50 Chicken Egg Foo Young 8.35 Vegetable Delight 7.50 8.35 Sriracha Chicken Stir-fried Green Beans 7.50 Pineapple Chicken NEW 8.35 Green Beans 8.35 Sesame Chicken w/Garlic Sauce 7.50 Basil Chicken NEW 8.35 Kung Pao Tofu 7.95 General Tao’s Chicken 8.35 Tofu w/Vegetables 7.95 8.35 Orange Chicken Basil Tofu 7.95 8.35 Lemon Chicken Sesame Tofu 8.25 NEW Honey Walnut Chicken8.75

$14.50 Per Order

(Minimum of 2 Orders)

Served with Steamed or Fried Rice. Brown Rice add $1.00.

SOUP: Hot & Sour Soup, Wonton Soup or Egg Drop Soup APPETIZERS: Egg Roll, Crab Meat Cheese Wonton & Fantail Shrimp ENTREES: Select One Entree Per Person Sesame Chicken Szechuan Chicken Mongolian Beef Hot & Spicy Shrimp Kung Pao Shrimp or Chicken Cashew Chicken or Shrimp

Chicken with Vegetables Beef with Green Pepper Sweet & Sour Pork or Chicken Pork or Chicken w/Garlic Sauce Lemon Chicken Chicken Lo Mein Pineapple Chicken

Chicken

Happy Hour 2pm - 6pm every day

Buy One Beer Get One FREE

Seafood

Sweet & Sour Shrimp 11.65 Shrimp with Vegetables 11.65 Shrimp with Broccoli 11.65 Kung Pao Shrimp 11.65 Shrimp w/Garlic Sauce 11.65 Shrimp with Curry Sauce11.65 Shrimp w/Lobster Sauce 11.65 Shrimp with Cashew Nuts11.65 Shrimp with Snow Peas 11.65

Sweet & Sour Combo 11.95 Happy Family 12.45

Shrimp, beef, chicken, pork, scallops & vegetables.

Sesame Shrimp Triple Delight with Garlic Sauce

12.95 12.45

Shrimp w/Szechuan Sauce Almond Shrimp Hot & Spicy Shrimp Basil Shrimp Jalapeño Shrimp Mu Shu Shrimp (w/4 pancakes) Sizzling Rice Shrimp Little Moon Shrimp

Shrimp, chicken, beef & vegetables.

Seafood Combination 12.95

Shrimp, scallops, crab meat & vegetables.

Kung Pao Shrimp & Scallops Shrimp & Scallops w/ Garlic Sauce Kung Pao Combination

Shrimp, beef & chicken.

Seafood Bird Nest

12.95 12.95 12.95

Pepper Shrimp Seafood Bird’s Nest

12.95 13.95

Sesame Delight

13.95

Sizzling Rice Chicken & Shrimp Honey Walnut Shrimp NEW

13.95 13.95

Shrimp, chicken & vegetables.

Breaded shrimp in cream mayo sauce.

Basil Shrimp

11.65 11.65 11.65 11.65 11.95 12.95 12.95 12.95

Shrimp w/shredded ginger, shredded green onion and egg over broccoli for a beautiful dish.

Scallops w/Garlic Sauce12.95 Kung Pao Scallops 12.95 Scallops w/Curry Sauce 12.95

Mu Shu Shrimp

Kung Pao Combo

Sizzling Rice Chicken & Shrimp Lemon Chicken

Mango Chicken NEW 11.35 Sriracha Chicken NEW 11.35 Mu Shu Chicken 11.35

(with 4 pancakes)

Lemon Chicken 11.35 Honey Walnut Chicken Teriyaki Chicken 11.35 Pineapple Chicken 11.35 (Breaded chicken in cream mayo sauce) Sesame Chicken 11.35 Volcano Chicken 11.35 General Tao’s Chicken 11.35 Orange Chicken 11.35 Basil Chicken NEW 11.35 Jalapeño Chicken NEW 11.35 Eggplant w/Chicken in Garlic Sauce 11.95 Sizzling Rice Chicken 12.50 Teriyaki Chicken NEW Honey Walnut Chicken 11.95

Chicken Pad Thai

Sriracha Chicken

Sesame Chicken

Security Service Federal Credit Union Donates More Than $24,000 To Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Donations to help children in need of medical care and treatment

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ecurity Service Federal Credit Union collected and donated $24,166 for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals in the areas where it operates. The credit union partnered with CMN and local CMN hospitals throughout the month of March, working with cofounder Marie Osmond on public service announcements and collecting donations at all Security Service branches in Texas, Colorado and Utah.

“Children’s hospitals are a vital resource in our communities,” said Brandy Ralston-Lint, senior vice president of corporate communications for Security Service Federal Credit Union. “We are proud to partner with CMN and their network of children’s hospitals in a way that allows the community to provide help and hope when families need it most.”

The $24,166 donation will assist CMN hospitals, specifically foundations for The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio in Texas; El Paso Children’s Hospital in Texas; Driscoll Children’s Hospital in the Rio Grande Valley and Corpus Christi, Texas; Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah; and Children’s Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colorado.

Children’s Miracle Network has been raising funds for children's hospitals, medical research, and community awareness of children's health issues since 1983. They help support 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments for children each year.

Since its inception, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals have raised more than $5 billion, most of it one dollar at a time.

Donations to Children’s Miracle Network can be made at

7 Days A Week

Sun – Thu: 11:00am – 9:30pm Fri – Sat: 11:00am – 10:00pm

Chef's Special

Shrimp, scallops, crab meat & vegetables.

All Entrees Served with Steamed Rice or Fried Rice.

Brown Rice add $1.00.

Chicken with Vegetables 10.45 Chicken with Broccoli 10.45 Moo Goo Gai Pan 10.45 Cashew Chicken 10.45 Sweet & Sour Chicken 10.45 Chicken with Mushrooms10.45 Kung Pao Chicken 10.45 Chicken w/Garlic Sauce 10.45 Chicken w/Szechuan Sauce 10.45 Mongolian Chicken 10.45 Hunan Chicken 10.45 Chicken with Snow Peas 11.35 Chicken with Green Beans in Garlic Sauce 11.35

(Safeway Shopping Center)

Chicken Peanut Curry

Jalapeño Beef Sesame Beef NEW Jalapeño Chicken

Wah Wok Family Dinners

Thai Spring Rolls (2) Vietnamese Pork Roll (gluten free)

8.45

Orange Chicken Combo Plates

Served From 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Served w/Soup (Egg Drop, Hot & Sour or Wonton), Egg Roll and Fried Rice or Steamed Rice. Brown Rice add $1.00.

Appetizers

Hot & Spicy Edamame

Peanut Sauce Curry

This famous curry is for those who love peanut sauce taste. Slow cooked with broccoli and bell peppers in thick peanut curry sauce.

8110 Weld County Rd 13, Unit S5 Firestone, CO 80504

Flat Rice Noodles

Vegetable 9.75 Chicken, Pork or Beef 10.45 Shrimp or Combo 11.95 Singapore Noodle 11.95

Plain 7.50 Vegetable 8.75 Chicken, Pork or Beef 9.50 Shrimp or Combo 10.50

Rich thick Panang curry sauce, cooked with coconut milk, broccoli, bell pepper, basil leaves.

www.wahwok.com

DINNER 10.95

The best peanut sauce curry noodles for lovers of spicy food. It employs a wonderful flavored gravy mixed with basil leaves.

Lunch Special

Lo Mein

LUNCH 8.45

Panang

Stir-fried wide rice noodles with spicy chili sauce, basil leaves & bean sprouts.

Seafood Noodle Soup

Shrimp Lo Mein

Choice of Chicken, Beef, Vegetables or Tofu.

Shrimp or Combination add $1.00 Served with Fried or Steamed Rice. Brown Rice add $1.00.

Thailand’s best known noodle dish. Rice noodles with meat, egg, green onion, bean sprouts and ground peanuts.

Low Fat, Low Calorie, Low Sodium All Dishes Served Steamed with Sauce on the Side.

D1.

D2.

D3.

D4.

D5.

D6.

D7.

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Thai Flavors

NEW

Served w/Egg Roll, Cheese Wonton,Pork Fried Rice or Steamed Rice.

Add $1.00 for Brown Rice.

Served with Fried or Steamed Rice. Brown Rice add $1.00.

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Beef

Beef with Vegetables 11.45 Beef w/Szechuan Sauce 11.45 Beef with Garlic Sauce11.45 Beef with Curry Sauce 11.45 Beef with Broccoli 11.45 Kung Pao Beef 11.45 Mongolian Beef 11.45 Beef with Oyster Sauce 11.45 Beef with Green Pepper 11.45 Beef with Snow Peas 11.95 Teriyaki Beef 11.95 Mu Shu Beef 11.95 (with 4 pancakes) Jalapeño Beef 11.95 Hunan Beef 11.95 Orange Beef 12.45 Volcano Beef 12.45 Sesame Beef 12.45 Sriracha Beef 11.95 Onions, green onions, broccoli and beef stir-fried in all-famous sriracha chili sauce.

Little Moon Shrimp

Pork

Sweet & Sour Pork 10.45 Pork with Vegetables 10.45 Pork with Snow Peas 10.45 Pork w/Garlic Sauce 10.45 Twice Cooked Pork 10.45 Pork w/Green Beans in 11.35 Garlic Sauce 11.35 Mu Shu Pork (with 4 pancakes)

Volcano Beef

Support Your Local, Independent Merchants

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et’s build an annual tradition that strengthens local economies, expands employment, nurtures a sense of community, and provides a more relaxed, fun, and rewarding gift-buying experience. If you join us in shifting those dollars to locally owned, independent businesses, we’ll all generate 2-3 times as much economic activity in our community than if we had spent our money at a national chain.

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Consumer Report for Carbon Valley, Erie & Mead—Local News & Business Info for Residents

Happiness Through Horses

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n this time of reflection and "sheltering in place" life must go on. It has been inspiring to watch all the ways people have adjusted and coped. Fun family zooms for birthdays, online and home schooling, working from home and finding creative things to play in backyards across the nation. Thank you America for the love, hope and inspiration. Mental wellness is essential!

All of us at HTH want to send love and light to our communities. Here are few ways we have been helping through this time of quarantine.

•We have started a private Facebook group for teens and mentors to come together and discuss self leadership topics and emotions surrounding challenges. A safe place to ask questions and express feelings.

•Check in phone calls to families, current clients and supporters.

•Face timing younger children with the horses and other new animals at the ranch to relieve anxiety and stress.

•Zoom networking to continue advocating for mental wellness and suicide prevention.

New Ranch updates. Despite not being able to have group volunteer days as planned, we have made great progress with the facility set up.There are now 4 horses, 2 goats, a turtle and 6 baby chicks with more on the way in 21 days.

• Temporary pens and quarantine area are up.

• Pasture fence is up which make the horses so happy!

• Round pen in place for sessions is ready to go.

As soon as we can have the raised garden beds and chicken coop built we will start the new Horticulture aspect of programming (more to come on that soon) As of this Monday the 27th the "shelter in place" is lifted for Colorado. HTH will align with our state governments opening guidelines for everyones safety. Our strategy is to open in phases with hopes to be safely back to group sessions and events by July, depending on current state of public health.

All dates are subject to change with out notice to comply w/CDC regulations.

• Phase 2- May 4th we will start scheduling new clients for one on one sessions and have up to 2 volunteers per day. (not at same time as student sessions) • Phase 3- Date to be determined (hopefully July 6th)- resume group sessions (up to 5) open to group volunteering (team building) and other small activities.

• Phase 4- to be determined. Resume full activities and events.

During first 3 phases we will have requirements in place to continue keeping everyone safe and healthy.

• Must sanitize hands upon arrival- we have had 5 liters of sanitizer donated by Weld Works Community Foundation so we are set!

• Must wear a mask when indoors (cloth are acceptable) • Practicing social distancing when possible and limiting visitors.

• Forehead temperature will be taken. Anyone over 100f will not be admitted As we go through all this together one thing that cannot be avoided is the costs to maintain the horses and operating costs. With out these we would not be able to do our important work.

Ways to Support!

While we're all doing our duty by "sheltering in place" the need for groceries and supplies goes on. Did you know that with a few simple steps you can support HTH and make a big difference? Both King Soopers and Amazon Smile have Community Reward programs that allow you to to select the non-profit of your choice to receive a portion of the dollars you spend. This is easy and it really adds up. Please take a moment and link your accounts to Happiness Through Horses today!

1) For Amazon just follow this link to Support HTH !

2)To Use the King Soopers or City Market Community Rewards Program: Follow the appropriate link and choose Happiness Through Horses!

• For King Soopers Stores - go to http://www.kingsoopers.com • For City Market Stores - go to http://www.citymarket.com Once logged into their King Soopers or City Market account you can search for Happiness Through Horses either by name or DE782 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a loyalty card.

You are also able to donate directly on our website or you may send a check to PO Box 950 Firestone, CO 80520 .

Thank you so much for your kind consideration. Looking forward to having everyone out to tour and do fun events as soon as it is safe!

With love, your Director and Visionary, Kim Swaney

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

PastorSteveO@gmail.com Pastor Steve Osborn

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

carbonvalleysda.org

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

720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas The Fort Foursquare Church Sunday Service 11:00am 4605 Colorado Blvd, Dacono Pastors Dave and Pat Findley 720.849.4891

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

Vol. 21, Issue 5

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

Timothy Love

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

I count these as blessings every day.

You are truly missed, my son.

We love you very much,

Mama & Rich Gomez

If your church is in our circulation area or an ad client: Carbon Valley, Mead and Erie—please e-mail information and we will be happy to list it here, free of charge, to carbonvalley@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon

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

carbonchurch.com Pastor Tim Spiegelberg

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

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

303 665-4013 (www.stlukeorthodox.org) 722 Austin Ave. Erie CO 80516 Fr. David Mustian, Pastor St. Scholastica Catholic Church 615 Main St., Erie 303-828-4221

www.stscholasticaerie.org

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

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

www.northernridge.org

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

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

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

gracelongmont.org Pastor Jeff Foote

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

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

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

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

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

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Obituaries and Memorials

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.

George E. Heath

September 20, 1939 to April 27, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

Not long after moving to Firestone, George became involved in the Firestone community. In fact, his term as Board of Trustee just ended in April, serving since 2012. The Town of Firestone renamed the new bridge on McClure Avenue as the McClure-Heath Bridge. The Bridge is dedicated to honor George and Betty Heath for their tireless dedication and the immeasurable positive impact they have had on our community and in our hearts.

• Appointed to Firestone Planning and Zoning Committee in 2011 • Trustee on Firestone Town Board (appointed in 2011 then elected 2012-present) • Founding member of the Carbon Valley Help Center Board • Vice-Chair for Firestone Urban Renewal Authority • Town Board Representative on Firestone Finance Committee for the past 3 years • Member of the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce and serves on their Economic Development Committee and Scholarship Committee • Liaison to Carbon Valley Recreation District Senior Advisor Committee • Member of Weld County Agency on Aging as well as serving on their Legislative Committee • Member of the Highway 66 Coalition Committee • Member of the Colorado Municipal League: Met with business leaders from United Power and led the way to secure LED lighting for Historic Firestone • Board Director for St. Vrain Valley Habitat for Humanity • Leader in the Carbon Valley “I Have A Dream Foundation” • Chair of Weld County/Greeley Housing Authority (first person from South Weld County to be appointed to this committee) • Advisor, Historic Firestone Coalition • Served on the Leadership St. Vrain Committee • Member of the I-25 Corridor Coalition Committee • Advocate for seven special needs students in the St. Vrain Valley School District. Met with parents and school officials to ensure the children’s IEP is followed and they are receiving the assistance afforded them by state statutes • Represented Carbon Valley on Building a Better Colorado Coalition • Member of Firestone Urban Renewal Authority • Advocate for Senior Housing in the Carbon Valley • Chair of Historic Firestone Revitalization Committee • Chaired the Campaign Election Committee for New Firestone Police Station • George has a lifetime of trusted, experienced leadership. One of his treasured quotes is: “IT’S NOT WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU; IT’S WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER FOR FIRESTONE"

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

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT GEORGE • • • •

He is a twin Traveled extensively in the Middle East Is a third generation German (Jewish) Played semi-pro baseball (catcher) as a young

man in San Francisco • Pro-Ball Scout told him he could play in the major

leagues if he wasn’t so short!

• Is The Mr. in his wife’s weekly Sunday column “As I See It” in The Longmont Times-Call • Is a chocoholic: loves dark chocolate,

Mr. Goodbars and Snickers • He and Betty enjoyed playing Santa and Mrs. Claus

at the Town's Holiday Festivals.

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

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

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Vol. 21, Issue 5

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

By Kimberly Heath Taylor

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

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

Soon and Very Soon: https://www.

youtube.com/watch?v=USBrqWWsKS4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Take Me to The King:

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

There’s my love of gospel.

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

(Yes, even at my old age.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Otherwise, who’d do my hat up right?

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

-Carmen Bonham

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

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

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

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

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

George met his LORD in person April 27, 2020.

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

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

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