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Consumer Report for Carbon Valley, Erie & Mead—Local News & Business Info for Residents
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! Tom & Kristen Nygaard | 303-731-7337 | tommyboyminidonuts@gmail.com |
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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.
