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“Let’s picture a single mom who has been divorced. This is her first day at work in 13 years. She has two kids in the backseat, she’s late for work, it’s pouring rain, and the car breaks down. What do you do about that? You bring her inside, you treat her with kindness, you take her kids to daycare, you take her to work. Picture that woman having the worst day of her life, and let’s try to make it a little bit better. That’s the kind of compassion that we want to show people.” “This explanation of how Christian Brothers Automotive began in the early 80’s made me cry,” says Kelly Martindale, owner of this paper. “I was a single mom in this very predicament. If I had had this type of care and help, my whole life may have been changed. As it is, now I can share about the businesses who do care about the individual.” Colorado natives, Montey and Melissa Brunck, opened Firestone’s Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA) this March. “After living in Firestone for five years, we saw the need for a complete automotive repair shop that was also an alternative to dealerships,” Montey, retired police, explained. Melissa is a dietitian and together, they’ve always been focused on helping others. In 2018, they sensed God leading them to business ownership. After searching through various franchises, they felt called to choose Christian Brothers Automotive, a company who shared their own philosophy and commitment to people.

Their goal now is to provide automotive services that outperform the expectations of their Carbon Valley customers. They also are committed to their employees, eighty percent of which live locally in the Carbon Valley. Their staffs’ training and experiences include seven years at Ford, ten years with Land Rover and Jaguar, plus, European, Japanese and other major brand name dealerships and repair shops. CBA staff won’t just repair your vehicle honestly and superbly, the total cost might surprise you too! And all done locally by your neighbors. They include ASE certified Senior Master and Master Technicians. One technician has over 15 years in the automotive repair business who believes there is no problem too big or too small for him to correct and another is attending Aims Community College growing his knowledge.

Being first time business owners, Montey and Melissa are supported and backed by the Christian Brothers Automotive team in Houston who assist them in the daily operations. They feel honored that God has given them the opportunity to serve the residents of the Carbon Valley. Melissa said, “We are not just a crew, together, we are family”. That’s why the Brunck’s and CBA make such a great team. They share the foundational values and beliefs of “Love your neighbor as yourself,” Matthew 22:39. Montey and Melissa take this way of thinking a step farther in that they plan to give back to the community through food drives, donations, giving trees at Christmas, sponsorships, and whatever else they can support. Stop in and meet the Brunck’s. You will enjoy the nice difference, not only in the automotive repair business but in this couple’s commitment to you. They want to say hello and have a neighborly chat, but they also want you to know, if you need prayer, they’ll offer that as well. So, if you are having a bad day because your vehicle breaks down or isn’t working properly, they will try to put a smile back on your face. When they aren’t at work, the Brunck’s

enjoy spending time with their family which includes a four-year-old daughter and a son on the way! Like most families, they like doing things together like walks in the park, traveling, and visiting with extended family members. And, Montey played football at the University of Wyoming from 2003-07. So football’s another commonality many will enjoy. They are located at 6179 Firestone Blvd, north of King Soopers. Their hours are M-F 7am-6pm; Saturdays 8am-2 pm. You can call for an appointment at 720.677.3653 or schedule on-line at www.Cbac.com/ﬁrestone-blvd and find them on FB at www.facebook.com/

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orrow, physical pain, deadly fevers, fear, surgeries, loneliness, addictions, divorce, jail, prison, and now death: how much can one woman handle? If we add more of each, then we can say this about three women in one family. Charlene and her daughters, Kelly and Peggy, have each experienced these traumas with their children in one way or another. How have they survived motherhood? Because looking at the list, being a mother has proven to be devastatingly difficult. Sadly, this Mother’s Day will be extra challenging for each. Charlene recently attended the Celebration of Life for her youngest son, Chuck, just 50 years old. His was an unexpected death and has rocked the whole family, including his older sisters, Kelly and Peggy. “Of all the things I’ve prayed for my mom,” says Kelly, “It was that she would never experience the death of any of her children.” The children are not supposed to die before their parents. Kelly knows, as she has lost two of her four children in auto related accidents. Death of your children doesn’t get easier just because they may be older. Burying your child cuts you to the deepest part of your being. Every cell in your body hurts. It’s an invisible pain and those grieving are often expected to “get over it” quickly. Doesn’t happen. Charlene, Kelly and Peggy are also grandmas and two are great grandmas. That adds to the number of loved ones they care about deeply and who are also

struggling with Chuck’s death. How do they care for so many and help them in their grief? They try but they can’t. They have to give each person and their pain to God. This is His job to comfort the hurting. These women can support and encourage but they cannot heal another hurting soul. It is above their pay grade. This is a lesson learned over time and it is an extremely complicated one to accept. How have they survived the trials of this earth? Each of them have been alive for nearly 60 years and more. Devastating news was delivered on so many occasions that they’ve lost count. Have they given up and accepted defeat? Do they live in constant fear of what will happen next? Kelly has often said, “If I had known how hard it was going to be as a mom and a Christian, I wouldn’t have chosen either.” She believes, however, that God chose her, for both. And that’s how these women have survived motherhood. They all trust Jesus to be with them and guide them through the daily turmoil. And He has. They’ve each also had joy and laughter and blessings as moms and grandmas. Their hearts expand with love as they take each new baby in their arms. God is good, so very good.

Sorrow and joy precede Mother’s Day 2021. Chuck’s death overshadows everything but within the clouds there is also new life. Three new babies, two are Peggy’s grandsons, have joined the family so, yes, there is celebration in their hearts. One of those babies is Chuck’s grandson and Charlene radiates joy as she holds little Ezekiel. God is the ultimate restorer of broken hearts. May the smile on Charlene’s face and the joy in her heart, spread outwardly to each member of her family this Mother’s Day. God has blessed this woman with so many others who love her and care for her. Happy Mother’s Day, Charlene. You are loved deeply as a daughter, a sister, a mother, a grandma and great grandma, an aunt, a second mom to many, and a friend.

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ne year ago, Seth Truitt celebrated his independence by moving into his own home. Now one year later, at thirty years old, he is celebrating again with the Grand Opening of the Joy House Project in Estes Park. This may not seem like much for some but if you know Firestone’s Truitt Family, then you know how special this event really is! The Carbon Valley jumped in to support the Truitt’s with volunteer help, finances and house-warming gifts to help Seth Truitt gain his independence and move into his own house because Seth, an entrepreneur and artist, has Down Syndrome. Currently employed at Longmont’s Chic-fil-A, Seth continues to create art and products that are now sold at the Estes Park Joy House. But his business has expanded to include other artists’ products who also have special needs! Joy House exclusively sells items created by adults with special needs or produced by companies that employ those with disabilities. This special house is located facing Bond Park at 215 Park

Lane in Estes Park, Colorado. Psalm 30 tells us that, “Joy comes in the morning,” but Joy House is open for your perusal during the whole day. This business began when parents, Marla and Joe Truitt were wondering, “Our son is 21. What are we going to do? How will he gain independence?” They worked with Seth’s passion for art and turned it into a full-blown business. Seth is one of the 61 million Americans that make up the special needs community. His mother had a vision to showcase the artwork of her son, as well as others, and help them earn money and gain selfconfidence. Joy House quickly became Estes Park’s newest and most unique downtown shop. The shop offers gifts with a purpose and the inventory includes items from about 30 individuals and companies across the country. Joy House sells mugs, jewelry, T-shirts, totes, blankets, wood carvings, pens and wine stoppers, note cards, hand-sewn containers, chocolates, candles, coffee, and jams, among other things. The merchandise is displayed in groups according to who produced it, with a placard including a photo of the creator and information

about them. Coffee mugs decorated with Seth’s animal paintings and his “Choose Joy” T-shirts are the shop’s biggest sellers. Seth’s art includes Mother’s Day cards and all occasion cards as well. With Mother’s Day this month, think about taking that first scenic drive to Estes Park this season and while you’re there stop by and look over the fine selection of one-of-a-kind gifts created by our own Seth Truitt and other members of the special needs community. You can find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JoyHouse-411658682752743, email them at joyhouseproject@gmail. com or call 970.591.2706. “I knew it would be bigger than just Seth, but I didn’t quite

Seth with his products and the sign out front of Joy House located facing Bond Park at 215 Park Lane in Estes Park, Colorado

know it would be all of this,” Marla said, referencing the shop full of artwork from just under 30 different vendors. “If we give this community a way to express themselves there is so much talent. If we just give them the chance they have so much to offer.”

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What to Expect from a Financial Review

he COVID-19 pandemic may have unsettled many aspects of your life – including your financial situation. Even if your employment and earnings were not directly affected, you might have concerns about whether you’ve been making the right investment moves in such a stressful environment. The pandemic is, hopefully, just a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, but different events can rattle financial markets. And changes in your own life also can affect your plans. To prepare yourself for whatever tomorrow may hold, you may want to get some professional help – but what, really, can you expect from a financial advisor? A financial advisor will look holistically at your life – your family composition, your career, your hopes and dreams, your instincts about saving and spending money, your risk tolerance and other factors. So, during your initial meeting, and at subsequent reviews afterward, here are some of the key areas you’ll discuss:  Feelings about your financial situation – Numbers are important to financial advisors, but what’s most meaningful to them is understanding what’s important to their clients. Are you confident about your overall financial outlook? Are you worried about your cash flow? Are you distressed over volatility in the financial markets? Do you have concerns about your career? By getting at the answers to these and similar questions, a financial advisor

can gain a clear sense of who you are and what matters to you. You can then follow an established process to build your personalized strategies and take the specific actions needed to achieve your goals.  Progress toward your goals – It takes patience and discipline to achieve long-term goals, such as helping send your kids to college or enjoying the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned for yourself. As you save and invest for these goals over the years, you’ll want to ….measure your progress regularly. If you seem to be falling behind, your financial advisor can suggest moves such as increasing your investments or adjusting your investment mix.  Changes in your family situation – Marriage or remarriage, the arrival of new children, the departure of children for college, caregiving responsibilities for older parents – any and all of these events can make a big difference in your goals and, as a result, your investment plans. During your reviews, your financial advisor will consider these changes when making suggestions or recommendations. (Changes in your family’s status may affect your estate plans, so you’ll also need to work with your legal advisor or other estate-planning professional.)  Changes in your retirement plans

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MEAD MAYOR, COLLEEN WHITLOW

 Town of Mead Annual CleanUp Days are scheduled of May 7 & 8  Proposals were received for the Regional Broadband Feasibility Study  New interactive mapping and GIS is available for easy viewing of infrastructure & maintenance projects, along with snow plowing routes  Responsible Growth: A public hearing was held to consider the Lizondo Futbol Academy Zoning Amendment, which

FREDERICK MAYOR, TRACIE CRITES

 Happy May, Frederick. As National Mental Health Awareness Month, it is more important than ever to find ways to stay connected with our community. No one should feel alone or without the information, support, and help they need. Special thank you to North Range Behavioral Health for your continued partnership and the stewardship you show in caring for our community’s mental health.  May is giving Frederick some spring fever and plenty

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proposed to modify the existing zoning to allow sports clubs and fields. The Board of Trustees approved the request and determined the request satisfied the review criteria and that approval of the rezoning will advance the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the residents of the Town.  Reliable Infrastructure: Bid documents are being prepared for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Project and coordination with United Power relative to undergrounding of overhead power lines continues. The final plans for the Public Works Facility are current under review by SAFEbuilt. Ditesco, LLC is managing construction of the Public Works Facility and they are preparing the bid documents for release in early May.  Public Safety: The Mead Police Department has an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Longmont for membership of a Mead police officer on Longmont’s special weapons and tactics team (SWAT Team). The IGA will allow Mead and Longmont to assign one Mead police officer to the

SWAT Team and provide specialized training opportunities and additional resources to the Mead Police Department.  Fiscal Stability: The 2020 financial audit is underway and is being conducted by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP. Town staff attended webinars on the American Rescue Plan and a state-wide grant seminar to be fully informed on how to leverage grants and stimulus funds in our community.  Connected Community: Mead Spring CleanUp Days is scheduled for May 7 & 8. For more information and a detailed list of all recreation, youth sports, and events planned for 2021 go to: https://www.calameo.com/ read/006566550a12a046c8b4b. We continue to offer senior to-go meals every Thursday through Weld County Friendly Forks. Subscribe to our monthly Mead Messenger and email notifications: www.townofmead.org/newsletter/subscriptions. If you are new to Mead, check out our Resident Information webpage!

to celebrate: •National Police Week is May 9 – 15 and pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. May we respect, honor, and remember. •National Public Works Week is May 16 – 22. That POST Master Plan and our PW Rockstar’s are really going to shine this summer! •Cone Zone Season means MANY upgrades and improvements on the way within the Pavement Management Program – check out the map and list of projects at FrederickCO. gov/Engineering. •See the inaugural Transportation Master Plan at work through the Colorado Boulevard and Tipple Parkway intersection improvements. Plans include installing auxiliary acceleration and deceleration turn lanes, striping, signage, new traffic signals, and signal timing to handle the five-lane configuration at the intersection for improved traffic operations (yes, this is really

happening). Also included are new ADA curb ramps, sidewalk connections, and pedestrian crossing controls for increased multimodal public safety on a primary route for students traveling to and from Frederick High School. Work will also result in improved drainage on the Northern portion of the intersection. •Introducing Mayor Crites Tee and Tea Time hosted at Bella Rosa Golf Course on the first Tuesday of each month at 4 pm, starting June 1. Join me for some iced or hot tea and share your Frederick feedback, ask questions, or just get to know each other while we collaborate on how to continue to be built on what matters. •It has been a productive first year! Given all the challenges, the BOT elected in April 2020 has made huge strides (we will share some highlights soon). None of which could have happened without the “we are FRED” cultural shift. It’s amazing what you can get done with a focus on Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication.  Town of Frederick Mayor, Tracie Crites

to experience some normalcy, and I know I’m looking forward to a fun end of the school year and start to summer! A few upcoming dates to mark on your calendars for May:  Firestone’s summer event calendar has filled up! Starting in May, we have a new event series: BITE CLUB. Join us at Settlers Park on Friday, May 7th, for an evening of food trucks and fun activities. Our Food & Flick series kicks off in May as well. Join us for “Spider-man Into The Spider-verse” at Settlers Park on Friday, May 21st. For more event information, visit www. firestoneco.gov/specialevents.  The Town of Firestone has contracted with Vector Disease Control International to provide the Town with mosquito

management: larval (water treatments), adult mosquito surveillance and trapping, and fogging for the 2021 season. Visit www.firestoneco.gov/MosquitoControl for more information on this program.  The Board continues to meet about the Central Park Master Plan Project during our Work Sessions, held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Join us on May 19th, we want your input and you to be a part of the decision-making process. Visit www.firestoneco.gov/CentralPark for more information.  Thank you for your support. It is an honor to be your Mayor. Mayor Bobbi Sindelar

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e hope this Spring time weather has been a blessing to everyone. It has been nice to see the extra moisture, we can sure use it in many ways across our area. May 16 – 22, is the 46th annual National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in all of our communities. A question we are asked quite frequently is, “why does a fire truck show up when I called the ambulance”? Here at

Frederick-Firestone Fire, like many other fire districts, we not only provide fire and rescue services but we also provide emergency medical services (EMS). Many of our fire stations are cross-staffed with paramedics and emergency medical technicians. Matter of fact, all of our firefighters have to hold certification as a paramedic or emergency medical technician. Depending what information is provided to the 911 call center, dictates if additional personnel may be needed on the 911 call. If you or a family member go to the emergency room at the hospital, an entire team of technicians, nurses and doctors work as together to mitigate your injury or illness. This is no different when you call 911 for an ambulance. Our personnel arrive in an ambulance and fire truck to provide enough team members to successfully take care of you. Look at us as a mobile emergency room. An individual having difficulty breathing or a potential heart attack needs medical attention immediately. Our team at Frederick-Firestone Fire delivers that medical service. Our personnel are trained and certified in the same techniques as many of the team members found in an emergency

room. The ambulances and fire trucks all carry life-saving equipment for emergency medical services. It simply is an emergency room on wheels. Here at Frederick-Firestone Fire District we pride ourselves in the service you receive. It does not matter what the situations is, we instill a culture of making your day better and adding value to your quality of life here in Carbon Valley. “Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature,” (author unknown). We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is…life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you. We here at Frederick-Firestone Fire District would also like to wish all those superheroes out there this May a Happy Mother’s Day! Respectfully yours in service. Jeremy A. Young – Fire Chief Frederick-Firestone Fire District

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In-Person Outdoor Fitness Group Classes Start in May! Ladies, join us at local parks in the area and your first session is FREE In-Person. Classes Offered: Interval/Strength Training Classes Tuesdays at 8:30am & Weds at 7pm (your own weights & mat required). CoreFirst Trainer Classes Mondays at 7pm & Fridays at 8:30am (CF Trainer is required for this class, contact me to order yours before you attend). Participants will be socially distanced for safety. See my website for details on locations and how to sign up. Waiver & RSVP required for classes. Online Personal Training is also available. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Corrective Exercise Specialist at www.TimeForChangePersonalTraining. com or call 303.828.2856.

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Meal Assistance for Seniors The Weld County Area Agency on Aging opened two temporary drive up TAKEOUT locations for the Friendly Fork Senior Nutrition Program which serves nutritious lunches to seniors. Reservations are required and must be made by 11:30 am the business day prior by calling the Friendly Fork hotline at 970-4006955 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 Carbon Valley Senior Center across from the Recreation Center, at 6615 Frederick Way in Frederick. 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 970-400-6132.

Frederick Ranked #1 Safest City in Colorado

ccording to a report released by SafeWise on April 12, 2021, the Town of Frederick is ranked as the number one safest city in Colorado in 2021. The Town of Frederick takes the top spot as the safest city in Colorado, with zero violent crime incidents reported all year and only one property crime incident per 1,000 residents. SafeWise analysts looked at the number of violent crimes reported in the 2019 FBI Unified Crime Report to identify cities with the best safety records. “Frederick is a safe community where people can live, work and thrive on what matters. Being neighborly and kind is the Frederick way, and leading by example are our men and women in blue. Our police officers proactively assist our residents and businesses through education, advice, and community involvement,” said Mayor Tracie Crites. “We are who we practice being. We focus on Family-values, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication every day in Frederick. These values combined with our people-first culture is why we are the #1 Safest City in Colorado.” The report from Safewise notes Colorado residents reported a lower overall concern about their safety compared to the rest of the country. Package theft remained the most significant concern for the Centennial State, with 49% of Coloradans worrying about porch pirates. Safewise uses national crime data and analyzes safety trends when ranking cities for safety. Information is used to examine safety and security products to get information to consumers while also alerting brands about flaws and gaps in coverage. See the full report here: https://www. safewise.com/blog/safest-cities-colorado/ For information, please contact Angela Wilson at AWilson@FrederickCO.gov.

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ast your vote today in the Mrs. Colorado America “People’s Choice” award. The lady who receives the most votes will advance straight to the Top 6 putting her that much closer to the two titles that will be crowned that night. (Mrs Colorado America and Mrs Colorado American). Brenda Ridgley has lived in Firestone for 20 years and is representing the Carbon Valley area. Her platform is ending the loneliness epidemic & helping women build deep, lifelong friendships through workshops and her book, Lady and the Tribe. Please vote for Brenda!

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hat an amazing Journey this has been so far, and I’m so excited to be competing for Mrs. Colorado in just a month from now. I was asked what my duties are to be Mrs. Frederick and my first response was “I have to show up to events”. Well, I want to take the answer to that question a little farther, as I believe we can all learn from this as I have. To Show up is the important part, but not just to events, it is showing up for our families, friends, and ourselves. Stepping out of the box and doing things that are super uncomfortable and so different from what we have been doing and making a change. By accepting this position, it has helped me grow on so many different levels. I have a better relationship with myself to start with, which in turn flows into my everyday life with my family, friends, and clients. So, if what you are doing isn’t getting you were you want to be, step out of that box, and take a chance and make a change. I’m excited to announce that with this opportunity I have chosen a platform that means a lot to me, Domestic Violence Awareness. Through Covid when we were all stuck in our homes due to lockdown, that is a place of disruption, dismay and destruction for victims that have been left with no choice and no way out. Some may say why don’t they just leave. Well as a Domestic Violence survivor myself, it’s just not that easy. We need more funding to help keep those victims out of that situation, being that its more than go to a safe house… It is providing a funding, support, and education to help them feel safe and secure within themselves. Again, I would like to thank all my sponsors: I-25 Kia, JK Trucking, Beth photography, Peppers fireside grill, Carbon Valley Chiropractic, Golden Tranquility Massage, Kellyanne Klink LMT, Curran’s Garage, Carrie Hutchinson Mary Kay, Brenda Ridgley Connections, Carbon Valley Consumer Report, Ryan Connors State Farm & Many Friends and Family. I’m still taking sponsors being local businesses and individuals. These monetary donations will help me with the final stages of my journey to Mrs. Colorado. I.e., Hair, Makeup, Spray Tanning, Alterations, and more. If you would like to support me on this journey, please email me at MrsFrederickColorado2021@ gmail.com. Venmo @BrendaCC People’s Choice Voting started April 22; I thank you very much in advance for you vote as If I receive the most votes it will automatically put me in the top 5. What does this mean; It’s a better chance that I will be taking Mrs. Frederick Colorado 2021 to the Mrs. America in November 2021. www.mrscolorado.

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Face to Face Launches New Business – Your Life Story

n January of 2021 I lost my dear friend Joyce Wonnenberg to cancer. She was 58. In March of 2020 when she learned that despite the chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, it was back and it was terminal, we were devastated. I asked her if I might help her write down her memories. She agreed, and every Tuesday and Thursday morning for the next nine months she talked and I wrote. Sometimes I’d prompt her with questions, and sometimes she’d already know what she wanted to talk about. This experience was a huge gift to both of us. We had no idea how long it would be or even how to do it. We just dove in. That’s what old friends who trust each other do. I’d call at 8:30 and even though we were scheduled for half an hour, sometimes we’d go longer. At the end, we had a 40 page document and had discussed her family history and memories from childhood and school years, her first job, vacations, accomplishments, important people, etc… By December she could rarely talk for more than 15 minutes because of the negative effects the cancer was having on her speech. She told me it was too late for her to have a Bucket List, but she could still do a Bake It List! I loved her spirit and she taught me so much about living – even in her dying. Her only child no longer has her mother here, but

can read through her story anytime she’d like. I found this so meaningful that I decided I want to do more of it! I’m still going to take care of my Facebook clients, but I won’t be accepting any new ones. I’m so excited to share with you this new venture! I have several different packages for people to choose from. I meet with the individual in person or over FaceTime the first session and then there are five more one hour sessions over the phone after that. The objective isn’t to write a book or publish anything, but to preserve important information and memories. If you know of someone who would like help writing their story down, please send them my way. One photographer I spoke to said she loved this idea so much because both of her parents are gone and she has nothing written down. She told me wistfully that she’d give anything for that. You can reach me at 303.518.0089 or FacetoFace@q.com. Thank you for your support for Face to Face since 2010! Jennie

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What In The World is EMS and What Does It Do? EMS Week 2021 Paul Johnson, Division Chief of EMS

mergency Medical Services, or EMS, is the general term for ambulance response. However, EMS is really a complicated system and so much more than a simple ambulance operation. At Mountain View Fire we operate a system known as Fire-Based EMS, which means that EMS is provided by the fire department. We have our own ambulances, EMTs, and paramedics and EMS is part of our larger concept of operations known as all-hazards response. Really all this means is that we respond to every kind of emergency you can imagine, and the EMS component is integral to the service we provide. In fact, EMS accounts for the largest majority of the calls for service we run; somewhere between 65%- 70% of our calls are for emergency medical situations. Every Firefighter is medically trained to the EMT- Basic level and can work on the ambulance. Additionally, every ambulance and many fire engines are staffed with paramedics. Paramedics are the highest level of EMS practitioners in our system. Paramedics

are highly trained and skilled healthcare providers. Paramedics do many of the same skills that a doctor will do in the emergency department, but our job is to perform those skills in the field, often in austere conditions. The job of EMS is to be the first touchpoint in the healthcare continuum and set the rest of the patient care, and hospital, up for success in treating the patient. A brief example would be a person having a heart attack. Our paramedics can identify and diagnose a heart attack and pinpoint the location in the patient’s heart where the heart attack is occurring. The paramedics begin treatment to support the vitals, manage the chest pain, administer medications that will help perfuse the coronary arteries, and declare a cardiac alert to the hospital. Based on the information the paramedics provide, the hospital will clear out an operating room called a ‘cath lab’ and prepare their team for our arrival. When EMS arrives with the patient, having completed as much prep work as possible such as starting IVs, giving medications, trending the heart rhythms with consecutive 12 lead EKGs etc., the emergency room doctor will briefly confirm our findings and the patient will be taken to the ‘cath lab’ where the cardiologist will catheterize the patient and open the

blocked vessel, restoring normal heart function. The entire goal of this process is to reduce the ‘D2B’ or DoorTo-Balloon time, which is how we describe making sure the patient gets catheterized as quickly as possible. A reduced ‘D2B’ time is directly correlated to better heart function and better outcomes. EMS exists as one very essential component in the overall care of patients. Our EMS response covers every type of emergency you can imagine, firefighters and paramedics arrive at work never knowing what they might be called to. They can find themselves helping a patient trapped in a car after a car accident, fighting a structure fire, and helping a

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person having a heart attack all in the same day. It takes incredible diligence and education to operate at this level. Training and continuing education are a very important and ceaseless component of our daily lives. We strive for excellence to deliver the best possible service and patient care. EMS is a very challenging vocation, but that’s part of the reason we love what we do. There is nothing better than knowing you helped somebody during their time of need. Thank you for letting us serve you and happy EMS week!

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TRU PACE Utilization of GrandPads

he impact of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly hard on our PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) participants. The TRU PACE Day Center closed abruptly in March 2020, leaving most of our participants and their caregivers at home indefinitely and without the ability to engage with their peers and stay as connected to their health care team. With a goal to implement telehealth tools to improve participant outcomes, and thanks to generous grant funding in the latter part of last year, TRU can provide GrandPads to most of our PACE participants in 2021. GrandPad tablets are designed specifically for seniors with the primary goal of increasing socialization and engagement for older adults. They are intended for people who have little to no computer experience; have resisted modern technology; and/or who have diminishing eyesight, motor skills, hearing, or cognition. GrandPads allow for video chats with health providers, family, and friends; group recreation activities; socialization groups; wellness surveys; photo-sharing; email; music; and games - all in a safe, secure, private network. Members of our 12-person interdisciplinary team are working together to identify the best interventions, primarily aimed at reducing isolation and supporting mental health, custom to each participant’s plan of care. If initial feedback from our PACE crew is any indication, GrandPads are nothing short of life-changing!

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id you know there is a tabletop game group located right here in Frederick? It is Carbon Valley Board Game Meetup, and it’s free to join. Scheduled game nights are generally from 6:00 - 10:00, Fridays, at Mirror Image. They have excellent home brews, local ciders, soft drinks and a small selection of food, including pizza, sliders & Italian nachos. You can bring a game to share, or enjoy playing games from a LARGE collection. Game nights are scheduled for Friday May 7th and is gaming session # 100. They are brainstorming now to make it special. There will be a second game night on Friday May 21st.  If you are not currently a member, you must first sign up on Meetup. Once you have done that, you should find the event where you must reserve a

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Frederick’s Carbon Valley Eye Care Named One of the Nation’s Best Practices by CooperVision

or its leadership in optometry and delivery of exceptional care to its patients, Carbon Valley Eye Care has been named a 2021 Best Practices honoree by CooperVision—one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. Now in its sixth year, the Best Practices initiative seeks to discover and recognize U.S. eye care practices that have found unique ways to drive growth in their businesses—particularly during a year of unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic—and celebrate the visionary and innovative things they do every day for their patients and communities. Carbon Valley Eye Care is included among the 10 honorees chosen as this year’s class of Best Practices after a nationwide search that began in Fall 2020. Honorees were first announced in March and are profiled on the program’s web site at coopervision.com/practitioner/bestpractices. Practice owners Michael Koditek, OD, and Jeff Berger, OD believe that patients deserve the best, customized, eye care—and their team strives to deliver that. The collective goal of the practice is to offer a professional, welcoming office that provides patients of all ages with the most comprehensive scope of care possible. “We always say that what’s good for the patient is good for the practice,” said Dr. Berger. “Our qualified staff is committed to taking care of all of a patient’s vision needs, from comprehensive eye exams to contact lenses and everything in between.” Sustainability is also a priority for Dr.

Koditek and Dr. Berger, which led to their investment in solar panels for the roof of their building. As a result, the practice is now able to meet 100% of its electricity needs with renewable energy. All U.S. optometry practices currently fitting contact lenses were eligible for consideration. Candidates were evaluated and honorees were selected by a panel of judges made up of past Best Practices honorees, optometry industry experts, and CooperVision leaders. Evaluation was based on insights and experiences shared about the practices’ innovation, patient experience, and business culture. “Like so many businesses, eye care practices have faced unforeseen challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Michele Andrews, OD, Vice President, Professional & Government Affairs, Americas, CooperVision. “Creative, innovative practitioners and their staffs—like those at Carbon Valley Eye Care—have overcome these obstacles to continue delivering the best possible eye care to their patients. We look forward to partnering with Carbon Valley and our other Best Practices to share their stories across the industry to help educate others who strive to do the same.” In the months to come, the 2021 Best Practices will be broadly recognized and presented with opportunities to help educate and elevate the profession through the telling of their stories across the United States. In addition, honorees have been invited to participate in a specially designed educational meeting to be hosted by CooperVision, where the honorees will have the opportunity to collaborate with each other, as well as the 2020 honorees. CooperVision will open 2022 Best Practices submissions later this year. For more information on the honorees or the program, visit coopervision.com/ practitioner/best-practices and follow CooperVision on Facebook and on Twitter.

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Easter Baskets For Local Families

arbon Valley Rotary and North Range Behavioral Health partnered up to provide Easter baskets to 10 families in the Carbon Valley area. The club traditionally hosts a community Easter egg hunt and book give-away for 1,000+ children – however in light of COVID this year, the group turned its efforts toward a more personalized surprise and delight for some Carbon Valley families.

Happy Birthday April, on May 15th. You are precious and a wonderful mama. We are so proud of you and excited for the future for you and your son. We love you so much!

Busy Bee Preschool is Expanding and Hiring!

ver the years, Firestone has grown significantly. We have added plenty of coffee, pizza, and Mexican restaurants, and added lots of homes, apartments, and auto shops. All meeting various community needs except daycare centers. Busy Bee Preschool is expanding and opening the first childcare center in Firestone, which is desperately needed! Education and childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age is offered at Busy Bee Preschool and Early Learning Center from 6:30 am- 6:00 pm. Vicki Athmann owns and operates Busy Bee Preschool in her home now and for the last 19 years. She’s passionate about the care and education of the children entrusted in her care. She holds a bachelor’s degree in child psychology and has over 20 years of training and experience to further her knowledge of the growth and development of young children. She is the President and Co-Founder of the Carbon Valley Child Care Association and has been a mentor for Weld County childcare providers. Now, she is excited to expand to a new facility and offer the community a safe and now larger place for their childcare needs. The center is located at 10916 Cimarron St (behind Ziggi’s) in Firestone. They are set to open in July and will begin offering tours of the facility when the site opens. Enrollment began in March and there are limited spots available at this time. You can pre-register on the website to get your place on the waitlist. When spots come available, Vicki will contact you to answer any questions and move forward with enrollment. They will begin hiring in May for various positions and are looking for candidates that are passionate about the growth and development of children, have experience working with children, have a degree in ECE (or other relevant fields), preferred but not required. Mostly they are looking for caring, reliable individuals with good communication skills to join their team. Check out our website for more information! www.thebusybeepreschool.org You can reach Vicki Athmann at: vicki@athmann.org.

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Food for the Soul: Others Above Self

fter only 21 days of development the honey bee will eat through the wax roof of the cell in which it matured. In that short time it grows from an egg to an adult ready for flight. Do you know what it does immediately after emerging? It turns around and meticulously cleans the cell to make it ready for yet another egg, or for the storage of pollen or nectar. It then becomes a nurse bee, taking care of and feeding the many developing brood in the larvae stage for two weeks or so. Finally, this young honey worker bee will begin leaving the hive to forage for pollen, nectar, water, and propolis. In the peak of the season, she will work herself to death in about 6 weeks…having never taken a day off. The honey bee is perhaps the most selfless of creatures in the world. I’ve written on the subject of superorganisms before. They are fascinating. Each individual works for the success of the community. They all work together performing various tasks. They all work together in harmony….as one mind, with one purpose. The colony cannot survive without the contributions of the individuals; the individuals cannot survive without the colony. As Christians, we’ve been called to live together in his way. We’re commanded to all be of the same mind, the mind of Christ! We’re expected to live in harmony with one another, even considering others as more important than ourselves. This theme, Others Above Self, can be seen throughout the Scriptures, but the letter to the Philippians especially highlights this teaching. In chapter two, we read, “[C] omplete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count

others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” How are you doing with that? I don’t know about you, but I am not like the bees, I was born selfish! It’s not my nature to put others first, to count others as more important than ME. It’s a constant problem that always needs to be worked on. Do you struggle with seeing past your own needs and problems? We are selfish by nature and must work to dethrone ourselves and do the will of God. Bees on the other hand, by nature, live to serve the colony. They are an example to us, to life in the church. Open your Bible to Philippians chapter two. Here you’ll see Paul’s commands to the church in the practice of putting others above self. Paul wants the Philippians to have the same attitude as that which was given to them in Christ. Jesus left heaven, served his creation, and humbled himself to the point of death on a Roman cross. The life and actions of Christ demonstrated to the world what it looks like to consider others more important than self and to put others’ interests ahead of our own. Next, Paul gives an example of Timothy in Philippians 2:19-24. It is noted that Paul has no one else like Timothy who would be genuinely concerned for them, for “…they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ” (vs 21). So because Timothy had adopted the mind of Jesus in his own life, Paul wanted to send Timothy to Philippi to aid the church. After all, Paul was in prison as he writes this letter and cannot immediately go himself. The final example of emulating Christ’s nature by putting others first, is the man Epaphroditus. Look at verses 25—30,

and notice the genuine devotion of this man in service of Christ toward Paul. Epaphroditus seems to be from Philippi, a servant representing Philippi’s love and dedication to Paul, ministering to Paul’s needs while imprisoned at Rome. But, Epaphroditus nearly dies while on his mission. He gets sick and Philippi hears that their missionary isn’t doing well. Paul doesn’t want to send the man home without first making sure his hometown would receive him well. Epaphroditus was not a failure and he should be honored and his work emulated. Paul says this man was a fellow worker and soldier of Christ! Paul says that he almost gave his life for the work of Christ. The point Paul is making is that though Epaphroditus’ mission was cut short and possibly didn’t accomplish what everyone hoped, he ought to be respected and praised for how he served Paul and placed others first. I mean, the guy is sick to the point of death and he’s more worried about the concern his illness has caused than his own life. The Scriptures continually emphasize this one point for life in the church, unity. Unity is not possible when we are motivated by our own desires or by what we think is best. We cannot attain the goal when we flex our own wills above others and place our own agenda or interests above everyone else. That kind of behavior is not becoming of a genuine Christian exhibiting the mind of Christ. You know….the honeybee hive is a good metaphor for the church. The church can learn much from superorganisms. There is an intended design that we need to strive for in order to flourish as God purposed. Over this past winter, I had confidence my beehive would survive. I

I’m in Pain! Do I need Physical Therapy?

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ain to a muscle, ligament, joint or tendon can come on suddenly, or result from a

recent injury due to an activity. We often feel a sudden pain when we get up from a chair, or when we wake up in the morning and get out of bed. This pain may be in our foot, ankle, knee, hip, back, shoulder, neck, or head. One question that often arises: Will the pain go away, or do I need to seek medical attention? If the pain you are feeling is a result of a potential injury during a recent activity, you likely need to seek medical help soon, as you may have injured a muscle, ligament, or tendon. Often you can get an initial evaluation with a physical therapist, who can provide feedback on whether therapy will reduce or eliminate your pain, or whether you need to seek more evaluation from a doctor. A therapist can treat many different strains with stretching, focused movements, ice, heat, ultrasound, and electric stimulation. To seek initial therapy for an injury, have the therapist office check your insurance to confirm that you do not need a doctor referral first. Of course, a doctor is necessary for serious injuries to determine whether you need surgical assistance to heal faster. But what if you have a sudden pain and you don’t know why? This happens to all of us from time to time. Many of these aches and pains go away with rest and simple treatments such as ice or heat. But sometimes the pain won’t go away and may even get worse. After a period of time, especially if your activities are restricted, it’s time to get medical help. As with an injury due to a specific event, you may seek help from a physician. But often, your best option is physical therapy. If you see a doctor first, he/she may prescribe physical therapy for improvement. The physical therapist will initially evaluate you to determine the source of the pain. It is not uncommon that the pain is a result of a problem in another area of your body. For example, you may be experiencing hip pain, but the problem originates with your back. Once the therapist has determined the source of your issues, he/she will begin treatment. Treatment may include a series of stretches, massage at the source of pain, adjustments to your body alignment, improvements to your gait or strengthening of muscles around the problem area. The therapist will determine what will work best to trigger your body to start healing. Dry needling may also be used which is a technique used at the source of your pain area to encourage your body to send healing to the source area. Once improvement in your condition is seen, the therapist will continue your treatment with progressively more aggressive manual approaches. In many cases, after a few weeks, you will feel significant improvement and you can return to the normal activities you enjoy the most. Most important, if you have a chronic pain that just will not go away and it is hindering your enjoyment of your favorite activities, you should get that therapy soon. You will feel better, you won’t get injured worse, and you will be back to enjoying life pain free. There are many different therapy clinics in the area. If you have difficulty driving, you may also be eligible for therapy treatment in your home. Most therapy clinics are skilled in treating a variety of orthopedic issues. Call your local therapy office and ask about the treatment options they offer. Alpine Physical Therapy has two locations and Home Care services. For Chuck Philipp, along with his wife Kathy own Alpine more information call720.266.7100, Physical Therapy and recently launched, Alpine PT TODAY! Home Care. Alpine Physical Therapy East is located just west if I25 off of Hwy 119.

knew they had enough food and I knew their survival strategy. In winter, honeybees ball up together in a cluster. They vibrate their flight muscles to produce heat. The bees on the outer part of the cluster will work themselves to death trying to produce heat for the hive, giving their lives for the benefit of the hive. They put other’s needs above their own. They are designed for this, it is in their nature to act this way. We, on the other hand, are selfish from birth! We need to work on putting others first our whole lives. Imagine a congregation where all the individuals busily work on tasks that benefit the entire body. Imagine a congregation where everyone works because the church needs everyone to fulfill a vital role for the survival of the group. Imagine a group of Christians serving one another, counting one another more significant than oneself… living in harmony with one another while exhibiting the mind of Christ. If we put ourselves fully to this task…we’ll be well on our way. Well on our way! Clayton Johnson is the preacher for the Carbon Valley Church of Christ. Your questions and comments are encouraged at claypj@gmail.com.

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Healthy Alternative & Chinese Medicine: Ode to Mom

usually write articles related to health care, and to be perfectly clear, this is not that type of article. This is purely a dedication to my deceased mother who instilled a firm belief in the healing powers of ice cream. Suggesting ice cream for various occasions and ailments came so naturally that she did so without being fully conscious of her teachings. Ice cream was to be included in any event, or just because we would be passing by or near a place with milkshakes. Ice cream was always suggested to cure an upset stomach, which to this day seems to work for me, even if it’s just temporarily - I’ll take temporary over no ice cream. You name it, sore throat, tonsils out, stitches removed, gravel scrubbed out of the knees, fell off your bike and smashed your forehead into the cement, there was always ice cream. I pretended to make ice cream by turning my bike up-side-down and “stirring” the pedals as the wheels churned out gobs of ice cream for the neighborhood. We had a real ice cream maker that I remember using a lot one summer, then it was slowly ignored. I’m guessing it wasn’t large enough to keep up with the demand from six children who were taught that ice cream is for all occasions. As my mother grew older and the children were long moved out and had children of their own, I would find out that she would sometimes have ice cream for dinner while watching her favorite tv shows. I would protest, stating that we were never allowed to have it for dinner. She would quickly get me off the phone because the show was starting, and stating that she could do whatever she wants now that there are no kids in the house. And every year we would always (we must) get green milkshakes for St. Patrick’s Day. And sometimes, when the kids are not home, I’ll have ice cream for dinner too. 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 www.daisylear.com.

Security During Times of Distress

n s u r a n c e t o u c h e s everything, and I have the ability to be able to protect you and your family on their darkest day, possibly a tragedy involving your home, or in the case of a car accident. As a society, we’ve been lacking social exposure as we knew it before 2020, I am personally looking forward to seeing the Community events resume in 2021. I have taken my ability to be able to visit with others freely for granted; maskless, and unobstructed. For the time being, I would like to invite everyone, and especially small business-owners who would like more exposure to visit our virtual local group “BNI Blaze out of Longmont, CO”; “Business Networking International” –We meet every Friday at 8:00-9:30 a.m. on zoom featuring a small group of trusted professionals helping each other to build our businesses through referrals. We hope to be able to meet in person in the near future. For more information on this group and/or an insurance quote or advice; reach out to me directly at 720-272-1728 (cell) or email: pete.ditmon@cofbic.com and I’ll email you the link to visit and promote your business, and who knows’, you may pick up some new clients. This BNI group has helped my business thrive during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, I am excited to be a part of this community and can’t wait to see everyone at the 2021 events! Pete Ditmon, Agent Colorado Farm Bureau Insurance Life – Bank – Farm – Auto – Home 2350 17th Avenue, Ste #101 Longmont, Colorado 80503 Office: 720.684.6592

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Home Ownership is Full of Financial Benefits

Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents:  88% – a better chance of saving for retirement  87% – the best investment plan  85% – the chance to be better off financially  85% – the chance to build up wealth Additional financial advantages of homeownership included in the survey are having the best overall tax situation and being able to live within your budget. Does homeownership actually give you a better chance to build wealth? No one can question a person’s unique feelings about the importance of homeownership. However, it’s fair to ask if the numbers justify homeownership as a financial asset. Last fall, the Federal Reserve released the Survey of Consumer Finances, a report done every three years, with the latest edition covering through 2019. Their findings confirmed that homeownership is a clear financial benefit. The survey found that homeowners have forty times higher net worth than renters ($255,000 for homeowners compared to $6,300 for renters). The difference in net worth between homeowners and renters has continued to grow. Here’s a graph showing the results of the last four Fed surveys:The above graph only includes data through 2019, but according to CoreLogic, the equity held by homeowners grew by $26,300 over the last twelve months alone. That means the gap between the net worth of homeowners and renters has probably widened even

further over the last year. Some might argue the difference in net worth may be due to homeowners normally having larger incomes than renters and therefore the ability to save more money. However, a study by First American shows homeowners have greater net worth than renters regardless of their income level. Here are the findings: Others may think homeowners are older and that’s why they have a greater net worth. However, a Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University report on homeowners and renters over the age of 65 reveals: “The ability to build equity puts homeowners far ahead of renters in terms of household wealth…the median owner age 65 and over had home equity of $143,500 and net wealth of $319,200. By comparison, the net wealth of the sameage renter was just $6,700.” Homeowners 65 and older have 47.6 times greater net worth than renters. Bottom Line The idea of homeownership as a direct way to build your net worth has met the test of time. Let’s connect if you’re ready to take steps toward becoming a homeowner.

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pril was fair housing month, so here is some history about equal housing. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) firmly believes in equal opportunity in housing. No person of this country should have the right to rent or purchase shelter of choice abridged because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Furthermore, these rights should not be limited because of existing or desired ethnic, racial, or religious proportions in any defined area. The nation and NAR did not always support fair housing rights. In fact, NAR opposed passage of the Fair Housing Act, and at one time allowed local Associations to exclude members based on race or sex. Our understanding of fair housing rights changed over time and today NAR

The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects property rights. Slaves were considered property and had no property rights. Women were not included among those with property rights and military conquest, legislation and court decisions often denied these rights to Native Americans of African, Asian, and Latin American decent

1866: The Civil Rights Act of 1866 Following the Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States declares that all persons born in the United States are citizens and the Civil Rights Act of 1866 provides that all citizens have the same rights to real property as do white citizens. Court cases, immigration laws and racially defined zoning denied those rights.

1917: Racial Zoning Outlawed The Supreme Court of the United States voids zoning based on race. Property owners, real estate interests and local governments then employ deed

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restrictions based on race and religion to support segregated housing and deny housing based on race, national origin and religion. In 1938 the Women’s Council of REALTORS® was formed and in 1947 African American real estate brokers, many of whom were not allowed to be REALTORS®, formed the National Association of Real Estate Brokers with a fair housing mission.

1948: Restrictive Deed Covenants Not Enforceable The Supreme Court of the United States ends court enforcement of deed restrictions based on race, religion and national origin. A growing fair housing movement passes the first fair housing laws in New York City and Colorado in the 1950’s. As the Fair Housing movement grows, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, joins the Chicago Freedom Movement in 1966 to call for fair housing across the country.

1968: Fair Housing Act The Kerner Commission, studying the civil disorders and causes of riots in US Cities in 1967, wrote that “Our nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white—separate and unequal.” On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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was assassinated. President Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law on April 11, 1968. The Act states “It is the policy of the United States to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout the United States.” The 1968 Fair Housing Act prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion and national origin. In 1974, the Fair Housing Act was amended to prohibit discrimination based on sex.

1975: Voluntary Affirmative Marketing Agreement NAR adopts an agreement with HUD to promote fair housing, educate members regarding their rights and obligations under the Fair Housing Act, develop and recommend fair housing procedures for members and participate in community based fair housing activities. In 1985, NAR supported government funding of testing of fair housing complaints and in 1988, supported expanding the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on familial status and handicap or disability. In 2016 NAR resolved to seek changes in the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Transportation for Veterans If you are a Veteran or family member needing transportation to medical appointments or someone to run errands for you, please contact us. We are Qualified Listeners, a Veteran & Family Resource Hub, serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming.

Mobility Devices for Veterans Qualified Listeners is a Veteran & Family Resource Hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. We continue to receive donated mobility devices for Veterans. Our inventory consists of power chairs, power scooters, and electric wheelchairs. We also have walkers, manual knee scooter, walking canes, wheelchair lifts for vans, chair lift for stairs, and an outside electric wheelchair lift.

We Love to Listen to Veterans We are Qualified Listeners, a Veteran & Family Resource Hub, serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. Our organization was founded upon listening to Veterans or family members to help reduce stress and allow them to find more peace in their life. We’re not counselors or therapists. We have trained volunteers eager to call or visit someone who is confined, lonely, has no one to talk to, or needing assistance. We can also connect them to resources if they request. Call us at 720-600-0860 or visit www. QualifiedListeners.org. We change lives. We impact lives. We save lives. Our job is to satisfy the needs of Veterans and their family. Our job is to satisfy the safety needs of Veterans and promote physical mobility.

Website: www.meadchamber.org Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MeadChamber/ Email: info@meadchamber.org Mailing Address: P.O. Box 727 Mead, CO 80542

Upcoming Mead Chamber Events The following are events have been scheduled so far (this list will be updated on a regular basis)  Brown Bag Luncheon Workshops – May 19, Aug 18, Nov 17  Thursday Music & Movies in the Park – June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15, July 22  Cornhole Tournaments with Beer Garden – July 6, 13, 20, 27  Annual Golf Tournament – July 16  Community Day – September 11

March Member Anniversaries

Welcome New Members

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Bella Rosa Golf Course 8 Years

Brigit’s Bounty Community Resources Christian Brothers Automotive Academy Mortgage Bulldog Roofing Pine Cone Avenue Social Sterling Coffee Company – Opening Soon! Assisted Living Locators Altitude Arborist, LLC

AKEK Heating & Air Conditioning Carbon Valley Help Center The Landhuis Company 7 Years

North Metro Business Women’s Network Team National RE/Max Nexus 6 YEARS

Breakers Electric Carbon Valley Rotary Vision Source 2 Years

Centennial Lending The Jenny Hart Team at Keller Williams 1st Realty ToneImages 1 Year

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Directory for Business Owners Large or Small, & Home Based

o you need more business? Do you struggle with getting your services and products in front of potential customers? Do you want to be included in our annual Resource Guide? (see https://bit.ly/2NCwP8W We DO NOT SHARE OR SELL our lists. Send one email to carbonvalley@gmail.com and be included FREE. Put DIRECTORY in Subject & SEND: Business Name Business Address Business Phone Email Your Name Website PLUS, ALL Social Media addresses so we can tag you and share you! Get More Attention ALL FREE!! Check out previous directories at QR Code

Baker Builders Recognized in National Hall of Fame Competition

aker Builders of Frederick has been recognized by Varco Pruden Buildings as the winner of four exclusive Hall of Fame awards across multiple building categories. The annual contest celebrates the best of the best in metal buildings. The highly competitive awards are presented to builders whose work reflects innovation and excellence in creating exceptional architectural appearance, efficient design, and effective end use. Baker Builders was named to the 2021 Hall of Fame as a winner in the Manufacturing category for the Insulation Technology Corporation building located in Frederick. The 33,750 square foot facility was completed in January 2021. Baker Builders was the general contractor and steel erector on this project. The Universal Fleet, RV & Auto Collision, Inc. building also located in Frederick, was awarded the Best-in-Category winner in the Retail category. The 12,800 square foot structure was completed by Baker Builders in October 2020. Baker Builders was the general contractor and steel erector for this project. The Mike Shaw Subaru Service Center building located in Federal Heights, was awarded the Best-in-Category winner in the Automotive category. The 24,220 square foot dealership service center was completed in November 2020. The general contractor on this project was Bryan Construction Inc. and the architect was D2C Architects, Inc. Baker Builders provided the preengineered metal building package and the steel erection for this project. The South Adams County Water Sanitation District building located in Commerce City, was awarded the Best-in-Category winner in the Hybrid category. The 27,075 square foot water treatment plant was completed in November 2020. The general contractor on this project was Moltz Construction Inc., the architect was Short and Brennan Architects, and the engineer was Carollo Engineers, Inc. Baker Builders provided the pre-engineered metal building package which included all hot dip galvanized components, as well as the steel erection for this project. For more information, visit www. bakerbuildersco.com.

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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.

Virginia Mikita Pearson

September 10, 1938 to March 16, 2021

Virginia was born on September 10 1938 to John and Sophia (Murin) Mikita in Fondis, Rural Elbert County, CO on the “Old Place” about nine miles north of Calhan, CO. She was baptized and confirmed at St Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church north of Calhan. She lived with her father, mother, brother, Michael Elmer and sister, Marlene Jane at the “Old Place” until 1943. In 1943, a sister, Shirley Ann, joined the family. She was 5 years old when the Molner Place was purchased and the family moved to that farm 3 miles north of Calhan. This was her home throughout her childhood. The John Mikita farm included dry land farming, cows and a dairy. She attended Excelsior School through the eighth grade. Virginia, as well as most of the local community, enjoyed going to the Ramah Dance Hall, where she met her future husband. She went to Calhan High School in 1952 and graduated in 1956. She lettered in Choir and Softball. Virginia lost her father at 18 years old. She married Mr Paul Ellsworth Pearson on August 6 1957 in Simla, CO. Her oldest, and only daughter, Pari Lynn, was born in 1957. Virginia worked for Red Stamps in Downtown Denver, next to the May D & F Tower. She loved her job there. In 1959, she quit her job to become a full-time homemaker. Paul, Virginia and Pari lived in a small trailer house in Aurora, CO at Trailer Haven which was on Colfax Ave, right across from Fitzsimmons Army Hospital, which is the location of Anschutz Medical Campus today. In 1962, after the birth of her first son, Vernon John, the family moved to a ranch style brick house in Thornton, CO. Virginia truly enjoyed her house. It was always kept clean and tidy. As the years went by, she got it furnished and decorated just the way she wanted it. Virg loved gardening and the landscaping was meticulously maintained. In December 1970, her twin sons, Ben Edwin and Ken Elwin, were born, which started the tradition of lighting the Christmas lights for the first time each year on their birthday; which she maintained right up to December 2020. In 1976, at the age of 38, Virginia lost her mother. Also, in 1976, the family moved to a ranch style house on an acre of land, two miles north of Firestone, CO. She was able to have a large vegetable garden, large flower gardens, several trees, a field of buffalo grass and small farm animals, which kept the whole family busy. In 1989, Virg lost her only brother, Michael Elmer Mikita. In 1996, she became a grandma when Kevin Paul was born. In 1997, grandson Matthew John was born, followed by Jon Paul, who was born in 2008. Virginia enjoyed listening to Pari play her flute, Vernon, his baritone saxophone, Ben, his trombone and Ken, his trumpet. She attended most every concert that her children were involved in and loved to watch the parades and competitions that they marched in. She liked country music and loved to dance, the two-step, waltz and polka. Virg put several jigsaw puzzles together. She liked playing cards and board games. Her jellies, canned dill pickles and cherry peppers were wonderful. Virginia was a perfectionist. She enjoyed watching comedy’s and western movies (especially Audie Murphy movies). Virg was a big Denver Bronco fan. She enjoyed going back home, to Calhan, and deeply loved

attending family gatherings there. She loved gardening. Virginia had several collections; parrots, salt and pepper shakers and M&M candy dispensers, to name a few. She loved animals. Virginia liked to play the piano. Virg did cross stitch, satin stitch and crochet. She liked to make popcorn balls for Halloween and Christmas. Virginia enjoyed mind teasers and crossword puzzles. Virg had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed a good laugh. She decorated her house, inside and out, for all of the holidays. Virginia loved the county fair and was extremely proud of her garden entries. And, when she won the Grand Champion Garden ribbon, she was extremely happy. Virg enjoyed going to all of the local parades. Virginia would sit on her front porch and watch the sun come up on Easter morning. She loved going to concerts, estate sales and auctions. She made wonderful pumpkin pies from scratch and her coin crust was uniquely her. Virg was huge into recycling. Virginia loved going to her Time-share Condo in Dillon, CO. Everyone knew not to plan anything else the first week in June. Virginia really liked to watch her grandson, Kevin, play football. She supported the team by watching every game. Spending time in Blackhawk and Central City was one of her favorite things to do. She was great at keeping in touch with her family and friends with a weekly phone call and cards for all of the holidays. If she ever met you, you were her best friend. And, her life time love was her scrap books. Virginia knew Jesus, her Savior, and spent a lot of time reading “The Daily Bread” booklet and her Bible. Virginia was surrounded by her family when she unexpectedly died due to a major heart attack that caused a brain aneurysm on March 16 2021 at Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. She was 82 years, 6 months and 6 days old. She was survived by her husband of 63 years; her four children; her three grandsons; her two sisters; her two brothers-in-law, Harry Sedlak and Michael Cook; her sister-in-law, Shirley Mikita; 12 nieces; thirteen nephews; numerous loved cousins; and an uncountable amount of friends. Her body was cremated and her cremains were placed in a beautiful pearl colored brass vase. The vase will be nestled among her parrot collection on the fireplace mantle at her home until Paul passes. Then they will both be taken to Pleasant Plains Cemetery where they will be buried next to Paul’s parents. A Celebration of Life will be planned after the covid19 restrictions are lifted. Memorial contributions and cards can be sent to: The Paul Pearson Family/ 9651 Sierra Vista Rd/ Longmont, CO/ 80504.

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Carbon Valley Help Center Update

he Carbon Valley Help Center, located at 150 Buchanan Ave. in Firestone, is in its eighth year of serving citizens in the Carbon Valley who are in need of food and financial assistance. Because of the dedication of the volunteers willing to give countless hours to the success of the Help Center, and partnerships and support from the three surrounding municipalities: Towns of Firestone and Frederick and the City of Dacono; along with the surrounding churches: Rinn United Methodist Church, Rocky Mountain Christian Church, St. Brigit’s Episcopal Church and Carbon Valley Lutheran Church; and countless individual community members of the tri-town area over the past eight years, the Help Center was able to assist 8,207 individuals, which included 3,545 children and 1,129 seniors with needed referrals and 106,518 lbs. of food. The first three years the Carbon Valley Help Center was operated by volunteers only. However, in year four a grant was obtained from United Way. Because of this grant, the Help Center has the services of a certified case manager. For 2 years, Micaela Chacon has been at the Help Center each Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to assist our clients in moving toward self-sufficiency. Also, through donations and fundraising (a successful Empty Bowls Event), an office manager, Robin Monthei, was hired in 2015. These employees were needed as a result of the growth in the scope of services and the number of clients. In year four, United Power chose to fund a grant program to help CVHC clients pay utility bills, rent and mortgage payments and pay some auto repair bills. Thanks to six successful Empty Bowls fundraisers, the Carbon Valley Help Center also allocates funds to the grant program. Since the financial assistance program began in 2017 through April of 2021, the Help Center has helped nearly 400 households pay bills totalling $215,400.00. The Help Center is now looking to hire another Case Manager to work part-time helping our local residents with referrals and financial assistance. Applicants need to be bilingual (Spanish and English) and have some knowledge of the Weld County referral system as well as some experience in case management. Interested applicants should contact Robin Monthei at 303.833.6626 or email robinmonthei@carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org. The Carbon Valley Help Center is continuing to grow and be recognized in our community as a valid resource for the Carbon Valley residents in need of temporary services. The Help Center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please stop by.....

We Miss You Cody

October 9, 1989 to May 26, 2019

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Its 2021....Im Donna Calabrese with A BREEZE PET FRIENDS....I will care for your furkids when you are away..I do daily drop ins....dog walking.. overnights...I am Fully Insured and Bonded with a CPR pet certification...I have experience with all farm animals..administering meds..and caring for puppies and seniors furkids...give me a call or text at 720 879 1423 abreezepets@yahoo.com and we can set up a free meet and greet to see if I am a good fit...I will provide you with a list of references and copies of my paperwork..I look forward to meeting you and your furkids Donna 720-879-1423. Meals on Wheels of Greeley is looking for a Satellite Program Admin for our Firestone office. The Satellite Program Admin will assist in the day to day operations of our Firestone office. The Satellite Program Admin will maintain a limited kitchen, ensure client sacks and meals are prepared in a timely and efficient matter, and uphold MOW records. 20 hours a week, Monday-Friday 9am-1pm. Paid time off. Apply today at Facebook.com/MealsOnWheelsOfGreeley or call with questions (303)833-3021. Wedding Hostess—Do you live near Hudson and Keenesburg or the surrounding area? Do you love weddings and events? Lily Farm Fresh Event Center is looking for a 5-star hostess to help serve our guests with all of our weddings and events. Help welcome and accommodate all guests at our weddings almost every weekend plus-June-Nov. Fun job making sure everyone at our weddings has everything that they need. Help keep the place neat and comfortable for all our guests. Email Dana at dana.lilyfarmfresh@gmail.com

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10 Surprising Celebs Rebuke Cancel Culture By Movieguide® Staff www.movieguide.org

he decision to “cancel” someone because they express a different opinion now appears to be a hallmark among social media users. But that doesn’t mean the response is an acceptable — or mature — way to handle disagreement. Unfortunately, culture’s obsession with cancellation is so detrimental that even liberal celebs are encouraging people to put on the breaks. Ricky Gervais – “If it is choosing not to watch a comedian because you don’t like them, that’s everyone’s right. But when people are trying to get someone fired because they don’t like their opinion about something that’s nothing to do with their job, that’s what I call cancel culture and that’s not cool. You turning off your own TV isn’t censorship. You trying to get other people to turn off their TV, because you don’t like something they’re watching, that’s different....Everyone’s allowed to stop watching your stuff, everyone’s allowed to burn your DVDs, but you shouldn’t have to go to court for saying a joke that someone didn’t like....If you don’t agree to someone’s right to say something you don’t agree with, you don’t agree with freedom of speech.” Sharon Stone – “I think cancel culture is the stupidest thing I have ever seen happen. I think when people say things that they feel and mean, and it’s offensive to you, it’s a brilliant opportunity for everyone to learn and grow and understand each other....” Gabriel Iglesias, aka “Fluffy” – “I am the voice of Speedy Gonzales in the new Space Jam. Does this mean they are gonna try to cancel Fluffy too? U can’t catch me cancel culture. I’m the fastest mouse in all of Mexico.” Kelly Rowland – “In this ‘cancel culture’ we live in, I am SO grateful God NEVER

canceled me, and I’m sure he could’ve many-a-times! Let us TRY to remember NOT to judge others. We HONESTLY don’t have the space nor authority too! Let us remember to lead with love & kindness, the world has enough negativity, for you to pour more into it!” Bryan Cranston – “We live in this ‘cancel culture’ of people erring and doing wrong — either on purpose or by accident — and there’s less forgiveness in our world. I think we’re unfortunately in a coarser environment. I think our societies have become harder and less understanding, less tolerant, less forgiving. … Where does forgiveness live in our society? Where can we accept someone’s behavior if they are contrite, if they are apologetic and take responsibility? I think we need to take a second look at that, exhale, and realize that asking forgiveness and receiving forgiveness are not weaknesses, but are human strengths.” Bill Maher – “Is this really who we want to become? A society of phony [expletive] avatars walking on eggshells, always looking over your shoulder about getting ratted out for something that actually has nothing to do with your character or morals?” Rowan Atkinson – “The problem we have online is that an algorithm decides what we want to see, which ends up creating a simplistic, binary view of society. It becomes a case of either you’re with us or against us. And if you’re against us, you deserve to be ‘canceled’. It’s important that we’re exposed to a wide spectrum of opinion, but what we have now is the digital equivalent of the medieval mob roaming the streets looking for someone to burn....”

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ted Power hosted its second consecutive virtual Annual Meeting on April 14 as lingering pandemic concerns prevented the cooperative from safely gathering with its members. Members who were interested in attending the meeting could either listen via phone, an alternative option introduced a year ago, or watch the livestream online. Record participation at the 2021 Annual Meeting demonstrated how effective the virtual format could be in allowing the cooperative to share and celebrate United Power’s accomplishments over the past year with its members. More than 560 members attended the meeting via phone or livestream. The meeting included a recap of the cooperative’s 2020 accomplishments, a financial report and the certification of the Director Election. Voting in this year’s Director Election was conducted via mail-in ballot only and 5,787 total ballots were cast by members. United Power’s Election and Credentials Committee Chair, Dale McCall reported the certified results of the 2021 Director Election. After all votes were tabulated, the cooperative has new board representatives in the South and Mountain Districts, while incumbents Tim Erickson and Brian McCormick retained their seats. Brad Case received 2,996 votes to claim the seat in the South District, while Ken Kreutzer received 2,600 votes. Stephen Whiteside, who ran unopposed, received 5,139 votes to win the seat in the Mountain District. Erickson, East District, received 3,148 votes to retain his seat on the board, while Steve Douglas received

2,484 votes. In the West District, McCormick retained his seat after receiving 3,059 votes. Vicki Hutchinson received 2,487 votes. Ursula J. Morgan and Bryant Robbins presented the cooperative’s Chairman and CEO Report and summarized the accomplishments and challenges that 2020 presented to United Power. Between prioritizing the health and safety of both members and employees, a historic wildfire season and ongoing conversations about competitive rates, last year was one of the most challenging, and most successful, years in United Power’s 82-year history. In a proactive response to the pandemic, cooperative leadership temporarily suspended disconnects and established a financial assistance fund for members affected by COVID-19. The Co-op Cares Fund, created by allocating $300,000 in unclaimed capital credits, helped more than 1,700 members struggling to pay their electric bills. While the cooperative quickly shifted its focus to providing relief for members during the difficult period, internal departments were also adapting to the changing circumstances to provide the same level of service. “What didn’t change was our commitment to providing the best possible service,” said Bryant Robbins, United Power’s acting chief executive officer throughout the pandemic. “We were still able to answer the phones, set up new service, help members with questions about their accounts and process payments. We safely restored power during outages, we kept building new lines and substations, and continued planned

maintenance on the electric system.” As though navigating the pandemic was not already challenging enough, this past summer also saw the worst wildfire season in Colorado history. While fires burned parts of rural electric systems north and west of United Power’s service territory, the cooperative was fortunate it was not affected. The coop monitored the situation closely and was already in the midst of implementing a multiyear comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan. “One thing that 2020 brought to light was the real threat of wildfires,” Robbins said. “United Power has had a fire mitigation plan in place for several years, and in 2020 we continued to look for ways to strengthen that plan.” United Power had to adapt and respond quickly to new and evolving circumstances throughout the past year and did so by prioritizing its members. It rose to meet expectations and did so while also making meaningful headway in its long battle with Tri-State to provide more competitive rates. “Your board believes the members of United Power deserve cleaner, more affordable power,” said Morgan, chairman of the cooperative’s Board of Directors. “We are already a leader in innovative renewable energy projects. Each of those projects were driven by what is financially and environmentally best for our members. Being able to consider other sources of power is just another step to build on our commitment to you, our members.” United Power’s treasurer, Keith Alquist II from the South District, presented the cooperative’s financials and reported

that despite the challenges in 2020, the cooperative continues to be in good financial condition. The auditors specifically complimented the United Power financial services team for their professionalism, completeness and accuracy in preparing the financial statements on a monthly basis. Before adjourning for the evening, Morgan introduced United Power’s new president and chief executive officer, Mark Gabriel, who officially assumed his role on March 15, 2021. “We are entering one of the most exciting times in the electric utility industry with a rare alignment of technological, societal and political momentum,” Gabriel said. “The electrification of everything will be the norm for the next decade and I believe the cooperative business model is the best suited to support the needs of members in our communities.” Retiring board members, Susan Petrocco and Rick Newman, were also honored during the meeting for their many years of service to United Power members. United Power board and staff concluded the meeting with a member forum offering members an opportunity to ask questions live over the phone or submit questions and comments online. The cooperative plans to follow up personally to any members who submitted questions that were not addressed during the time allowed. The videos and information presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting, including the cooperative’s 2020 Annual Report, are available at www. unitedpower.com.

CASH BACK FROM YOUR CO-OP PROOF THAT YOUR MEMBERSHIP PAYS CAPITAL CREDITS ARE COMING SOON Capital credits represent your ownership in United Power and are one of the most unique and rewarding benefits of being a member of an electric cooperative. For more information and frequently asked questions about capital credits visit www.unitedpower.com/capital-credits.

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