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Bodywork Through Massage Does a Body Good By Kelly Fordyce Martindale

oes pain in your body take away your joy and diminish your quality of life? Do you restrict your movement because every stretch or twist sucks your breath away? For many, emotional pain and stress can be an issue. Alison Taylor and Carol Miller are available to help you regain body comfort through various therapeutic massage techniques. Alison moved to Colorado in 2007 and started A. Superior Massage in 2009. Carol Miller, Alison’s mother, started Your Home Massage in Virginia and is excited about teaming up with her daughter in Colorado. The duo is dedicated to improving the quality of life and overall well-being of each of their clients through specific, customized massage therapy in Carbon Valley. Together, these women boast 30 years of expertise and specialized training! Experience and research shows

massage to be effective in relieving: • Stress/tension • Muscle and joint pain • Headaches and migraines Plus • Rehabilitate injuries • Boost the body’s immune system Treatment generally consists of a combination of: • Swedish • Deep tissue • Myofascial techniques • Swedish mobilizations Massage will usually relieve muscle stiffness and loosen joints, increase mobility and stimulate the circulation of body fluids. Hydration is key. When a person drinks enough water every day (half their body weight in ounces) and gets a massage at least once a month they are stimulating sluggish cells, improving their bodily functions by moving out the cell waste and leaving with a calmer mind and maintained body. Alison says, “We want every client that comes across our table to feel they received a high quality massage that will help them improve and maintain their physical well-being.” She continues, “Each massage is created for the individual client’s needs.”

Carol adds, “Utilizing appropriate massage techniques is always helpful and so are the pure, simple things like aromatherapy. It’s amazing how something as effortless as inhaling a particular scent of essential oil can relieve sinus congestion or calm frazzled nerves. Oils are used with Raindrop massage and can be a reboot for your whole body. My exfoliation massage is great for removing dryness and leaves your skin feeling smooth and stimulated.” The massage duo is centrally located in Firestone and offers services to the whole family. Young and old can benefit from a monthly session. “I grew up playing soccer and played all the way through college,” said Alison. “My family and I are very active.” In fact, Alison has a degree in Physical Education, after which, she obtained her Massage Therapy Certification. “I’ve always had an interest in health and wellness and with A. Superior Massage, I’m putting my passion into practice.” After serving clients at hospitals, retirement homes, special events, gyms, and at home, through her business, Your Home Massage, Carol says, “Doing what I love to do and teaming up with Alison is the icing on the cake!” With twenty years of experience, including providing Technical College instruction of massage, Carol

plans to offer her own classes to parents/ families in the near future in baby massage, couples massage and using essential oils and massage to treat various conditions at home, like headaches and constipation. Two women, two businesses, one office, lots of availability to serve residents in the Carbon Valley. Plus, they have some fantastic offers. They offer a $10 discount for scheduling appointments that are less than a month apart to encourage the best timing for receiving massage treatment. Veterans, Active Military, Police Officers and Firefighters get a $15 discount in appreciation of their service. Clients coming for the first time receive a $20 thank you discount and $10 off their next visit if they rebook within a month.

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What’s On My Mind

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Duped by Dope I

The ballot language of Amendment 64 read as follows:

“Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning marijuana, and, in connection therewith, providing for the regulation of marijuana; permitting a person twenty-one years of age or older to consume or possess limited amounts of marijuana; providing for the licensing of cultivation facilities, product manufacturing facilities, testing facilities, and retail stores; permitting local governments to regulate or prohibit such facilities; requiring the general assembly to enact an excise tax to be levied upon wholesale sales of marijuana; requiring that the first $40 million in revenue raised annually by such tax be credited to the public school capital construction assistance fund; and requiring the general assembly to enact legislation governing the cultivation, processing, and sale of industrial hemp?” $40 million seems like a lot of money to someone like me. But only recently, did I come to understand how little $40 million is when it comes to actually helping the schools. When I put the pencil to paper and

did the math, that $40 million divided into 179 Colorado School Districts is only $223,464.00 per district which then needs to be shared with each school in the district. The St. Vrain Valley School District has 55 schools. That’s only $4062.98 per school for capital construction assistance. Now, not every school needs work done, but for those that do, four grand doesn’t go very far. I am not a fan of higher taxes and I’ll be the first to admit, I have a hard time trusting “government.” But when I met Don Haddad, Superintendent of the SVVSD, and conversed with him about several topics, his words regarding 3A resonated within me in a strong way and for many days after the discussion. I don’t have any kids in school these days, but I still care about a child’s education and well-being. Children of all ages need to feel safe, comfortable and cared about in order to mature and learn in a healthy manner. The I25 Corridor Communities are growing so rapidly that schools cannot keep up with the influx of new students or the rapid changes in technology. And I recently learned that the district builds after actual growth not before based on projections of growth. And need I bring up safety issues…? It’s imperative to make sure our schools are completely safe from those who wish to do harm. After much thought, I’ve concluded that 3A is the proper way to help the youth in our areas. I want what is best for our children, who truly are our future. And I trust those who are leading the SVVSD and utilizing the funds provided to the district. Not only do I hope you will join me in learning what 3A is all about, but that you will educate yourselves on everything on November’s ballot. Most importantly, VOTE!

The 2016 Bond Plan for Carbon Valley Schools includes the following:

• New elementary school to accommodate student growth and address capacity impacts • Outfitting buildings with security cameras inside and out, lighting parking lot walk paths and establishing secure entryways • Replacing classroom doors and key systems • Adding a new wing to the high school and increasing parking • Repairing roofs at several schools • Finishing several building components of Spark! Discovery Preschool to support young families • Improving classroom environment temperature controls and interior lighting systems in learning environments • Upgrading and replacing fire alarm systems • Repairing exit doors as well as concrete walk pathways and paved areas to provide safe exiting paths for students and community members • Maintenance and repairs to improve air quality and reduce airborne particulates • Exterior maintenance including: adding gutters and downspouts to move water away from buildings; completing landscaping repairs; and caulking and painting windows • Repairing and replacing filtered water bottle filling stations • Adding new water heaters and plumbing systems to improve on the quality of water in the buildings

SVVSD is the 7th largest district in the state with 55 schools Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box

he Frederick High School Student Council, the Rocky Mountain Christian Church youth group, Carbon Valley Help Center and the Town of Frederick are partnering to provide Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box to 75 families in need throughout the Carbon Valley area and are asking for the community’s help with monetary and food donations as well as family nominations to find those most in need of some help this holiday season. A nomination form is available at Frederick Town Hall, on Frederick’s website

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www.frederickco.gov or you can also email mwilliams@frederickco.gov to obtain a form. Monetary and non-perishable food donations can be taken to Frederick Town Hall (401 Locust St.) Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. All nominations and donations are due Friday November 11th. Suggested items for food donations include: canned corn, canned green beans, canned yams/sweet potatoes, instant mashed

potatoes, salt, pepper, canned cranberry sauce, boxed stuffing, turkey gravy mix, french fried onions, cream of mushroom soup, canned black olives, Jell-O mix, canned fruit, canned/boxed broth, brown sugar, and mini marshmallows.

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Long’s Insurance 2nd Annual Food Drive As you all may remember, last fall we held a food drive to help supply food to a local food bank who helps feed approximately 145 needy families in the area. We posted our story and pictures last year on Long’s Insurance Facebook page and our Blog with a heartfelt thanks to all who donated. For our first year we had a good amount of food donated and this year we are hoping that we can collect even more food to donate. Please put these dates on your calendar and come by with non-perishable food items & cash donations during the week of November 8th – 11th, 2016 and help Long’s Insurance with the 2nd Annual Food Drive to provide food for those in need within our communities. Take to Long’s Insurance Agency, 7800 Miller Dr., Unit C, Frederick CO 80504.

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Life in Balance was founded by local resident Marla Truitt. In 2008, Marla inexplicably became a very ill woman with extreme pain and fatigue. Doctor after doctor had no answers or suggestions. Marla searched extensively for answers to her illness. She did not anticipate the answer to be connecting her mind, body and spirit to God and becoming one with Him. But she did and she experienced God’s true healing. During one of her walks with God in 2013, He showed her the vision for Life in Balance. Just as Noah was convinced he was to build the ark, Marla is just as convinced that God is entrusting her to build Life in Balance. Marla’s family is not only supportive but living the quest as well. Marla, her husband Joe and their three kids sold everything they had and moved into a 44 ft. trailer and waited for God to show them where Life in Balance was to be. The

Truitt’s believe God has been orchestrating Life in Balance’s formation so it was not too surprising to them when they located land for the site at 10652 County Rd 15 (or Frontier St., Firestone). Life in Balance will be a place where women can come on a daily basis. Women will have many opportunities to connect with GOD (number one), themselves and other women. All offerings relate to: MIND.BODY.SPIRIT. A projected timeline for facility and services is located at lifeinbalanceforwomen.com. Marla would love to have Phase 1 of the building completed by winter 2017. That would include the fitness, dance studio and café.) Ministry is ongoing at Life in Balance. Bible journaling, bible studies, prayer groups, fitness classes, movie nights and couples’ night out on the back lawn occurred during the summer. A Life in Balance dietician is already

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many classes for women, teen girls and even toddlers. She fills the role of Executive Director and visionary well. The Truitts are looking for people who want to make a difference in the lives of women, and subsequently, the women’s families. They are seeking corporate sponsors, businesses, churches and individuals who want to be part of this vision, both through prayer and financial support. Life in Balance is a 501C3 nonprofit organization. For more information, contact Marla at lifeinbalanceforwomen@gmail.com or on Facebook at Life in Balance or at the website lifeinbalanceforwomen.com.

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Firestone Launches Open Town Hall Communication Platform

he Town of Firestone is excited to launch an exciting new online communications platform called Open Town Hall, which is designed to engage residents in a conversation that will harness their input toward important Town issues. Feedback from various topics on Open Town Hall will be provided to Town officials and staff to incorporate into the decision making process. The Town aims to empower residents by providing them information on each issue to enrich online comments and to provide more

opportunities for resident interaction and engagement. “We want the public to be a part of the process, and they’re already online,” said Mayor Paul Sorensen. “This is a way to empower more residents to participate in Town decisions from the privacy and convenience of their own home, or anywhere.” Residents are encouraged to sign up today and let their feedback be heard. The first topics on the forum asks about how residents receive information from

the Town, Town events and what images best represent Firestone. Participants can read what others are saying and share their opinion at www.firestoneco.gov/ opentownhall. Open Town Hall is an online platform developed by Peak Democracy, an innovative company based in California. Their mission is to broaden civic engagement and build public trust in government.

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Area Mayor’s Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings FIRESTONE MAYOR, PAUL SORENSEN

z While there are still a few lingering construction projects going on around us, most are coming to a close for the season. Looking back at this past summer, it Paul Sorensen seemed like everywhere we drove there was construction, detours and delays. We had a similar situation here in Firestone with several projects throughout Town that needed to be completed during warm weather as that’s ideal for asphalt projects. I know it can be hectic at times, but know that these projects provide vital improvements for our community. z One of the largest projects in our direct area is the State Highway 119 project taking place west of Interstate 25 to County Line

DACONO MAYOR, JOE BAKER

Happy November; Don’t forget to vote this November 8th. I’d like to try and get some issues that are of concern addressed. Safety is very important to me and I want to promote safety in the community, I would like to see a crosswalk Joe Baker at HWY 52 and Glen Creighton; north and south to get to the Carbon Valley Recreation Center and whatnots, also at Carbondale Drive (7th street) at Glen Creighton east and west at the carwash/Post Office and at Glen Creighton and Glen Ayres up by the splash park. I feel that there’s an awful lot of traffic in that area; z z

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

Road. This major regional project is being built and managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation. We continue to get updates from CDOT on this project and pass them along through our social media networks and website to keep residents informed. z Here in Town, we completed two major stormwater projects this summer. The largest of the two was the addition of five new box culverts underneath Firestone Boulevard at the Godding Hollow drainage way. This was a very important project to get completed to reduce the frequency of water overflowing the roadway during heavy rains. The second box culvert project is replacing a failing irrigation ditch culvert on Colorado Boulevard just north of the Mountain Shadows subdivision. This project is in its final stages of completion. We know these projects took time, but adding a major structure underneath a road takes time to ensure safety and proper construction to ensure a long-term future. z In Historic Firestone, the Board of Trustees is extremely proud of the improvements made to First Street and Grant Avenue. This was a long overdue improvement and followed on the heels of replacing the water lines under these roads late last year. The new sidewalks and roadway really enhance this area of our community. Now you have a major trail connection from the Firestone Trail to Hart

Park.

z The Town Board is now working through the 2017 budget cycle. One of the important pieces of the planning involves us looking at the Capital Improvement Project list, which encompasses both a shortand long-term list of projects that the Town has identified as needed. In the coming weeks we’ll be finalizing a list of projects planned for 2017 and beyond. It’s our job as the Board of Trustees to work with Town staff to use your tax dollars in the most cost effective manner and greatest benefit for our community. z Before we know it snowflakes will be flying so our Public Works team is working to prepare equipment and stock up on materials for the season. They’ll also be making some updates to our snow route maps. We’ll get those update on our website as soon as possible. z Finally, the Town just added a new engagement tool to its website called Open Town Hall. This new communication platform will allow our residents to provide vital feedback that the Board of Trustees and Town staff will use to making informed decisions. I encourage you to take part in the conversation online at www.firestoneco.gov/ opentownhall. In addition, you can also contact me directly via email at psorensen@firestoneCO.gov with questions, suggestions or concerns.

pedestrian and vehicle and that is a concern that should be a priority of our city. I would also like to see the city to take a closer look at our policy pertaining to speed limits in our city, we still live in a small community and that holds true to many of us and we should take this into consideration with regards to safety and encourage safety zones within the city and respect our neighborhoods and slow down and look around before we go cruising through; five, six sometimes Ten miles OVER the Speed limit. Imagine how you’d feel if someone came rolling through your house speeding. Please help me with this and go to our City Website and give me some input and please don’t send me hate mail, just give me a fair and honest opinion on how we can improve this wonderful city that we live in and if needed I will hold a work session and ask that y’all come in person and tell me how we can make Dacono an even safer place to live. http://www.cityofdacono.com. z I want to take this opportunity to Thank Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Plain for his Nine Years of service to the citizens’ of Dacono. Kevin’s hard work and sacrifice has been amazing and I am personally sorry to see his time on Council finished. Kevin and I first met when

he was going door to door asking folks to sign his petition so that he can be placed on the ballot for election back in 2006 and his steadfast attitude has never wavered in his time of service, he’s been the biggest advocate for public schools in Dacono along with his commitment to the rights of his fellow citizens all the while never taking for granite his elected position, his hard work, strong work ethics and family core values shine through with everything he’s set his focus on with dedication to this city. Thank you Kevin; I know in my heart that the city is in a better place because of you service and good luck with your endeavors, I wish you and your family the very best. z Veterans Day is this Friday the 11th and I would ask everyone to thank our amazing veterans for all they’ve done for us along with keeping the Stars and Stripes flying over our great nation. There isn’t a day that goes by for me that I am not thankful for our veterans, z God bless you all. Happy thanksgiving everyone and please be safe out there and Thank you for reading my report Mayor Joe Baker

is coming up in my conversations with residents and business owners, whether positive or negative. Here’s what’s trending in Frederick this month. z First and foremost I would like to say Happy Veterans Day to all of the brave men and women who have served this country in our military and protected the freedoms we all enjoy. I hope you take the chance to thank them anytime you see them as one day is not enough. z Frederick will once again partner with the Frederick High School Student Council and the Rocky Mountain Christian Church youth group to provide Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box to families in need in our community, but this year we’re pleased to partner with Carbon Valley Help Center as well to meet even more need throughout the Carbon Valley community. Please consider donating to this effort either monetarily or by giving the food items associated with Thanksgiving, you can check out a full list on our website.

z Last month, our police department hosted a local gathering of the national Coffee with a Cop, an event that gives the public a chance to interact with their police department in a casual setting. I was proud to see a great turnout from our community and our police department, and know that these types of events are what keep our community strong. z Exciting things are happening in Downtown Frederick as the Downtown Frederick Business Association group is coming together. These dedicated business owners are bringing up fabulous ideas for moving downtown forward and I hope we can count on your support as we begin to implement some of them. z As always, I am happy to come to your next group meeting, or schedule a one-on-one, if that’s of interest, just email me at tcarey@ frederickco.gov.

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2016 Election Information

he 2016 General Election will be conducted as a Mail Ballot Election. The date of the General Election is 11/08/2016. All active registered voters will receive a mail ballot for the General Election. Check your voter registration to ensure that it is active and update your voter registration online. You may also update your registration and cast a ballot through Election Day at any Voter Service and Polling Center in Weld County. There are no assigned polling places. z General Election Day: Tuesday, November 8, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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TIME FOR CHANGE………

irestone is a Community In Motion. At least that’s what our motto states. And, whether or not the citizens like it, growth is exploding in our piece of paradise. Along with this growth comes the need for improved community safety. Our town leadership has accepted the challenge by placing the issue for a new Public Safety Building on the ballot for the upcoming election, November 8. Firestone has been recognized as one of the safest communities in America. This is largely due to our outstanding police department. We are very fortunate to have some of the most qualified police officers anywhere in the country. Most of them are college graduates and possess the feeling of ownership and a shared passion for the community they serve. When I make my way through our community it is plain to see that one of our main challenges is the increased traffic in our area. This is definitely a public safety issue. To provide necessary public safety takes dedication and a proactive approach to policing our community. Budgeted police programs are central to the success of policing our town. These

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BALLOT 2E NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

s chairperson for the citizen led Firestone Safety First Committee, I am asking all registered voters in Firestone to join us in supporting Ballot 2E, to build a new Public Safety Facility in Firestone. Our Police currently operate out of shared space in a modular trailer behind town hall, as well as some space within town hall. The trailer was added in 2006, as a temporary solution as the town was growing. The board unanimously voted to move forward with presenting voters with an increase in sales tax, to pay for a new public safety facility. The proposed tax increase is 0.85%, where 0.6% sunsets after 20 years for the building of the actual facility, and then the remaining 0.25% will continue for operations, maintenance, and services. There is no property tax increase, nor is there a tax added on food or any other goods or services where we do not currently pay sales tax. I personally

programs consist of partnering with service clubs, support groups, faith-based organizations as well as the local Chamber of Commerce to bring the community together. Two of the most well-known programs are the Meet and Greet in the Spring, Safe Night at Halloween and the Santa Cops at Christmas. Other programs and information can be found listed on the Firestone Webpage www.firestoneco.gov. It’s time for change. Our police department needs up-to-date resources and facilities to help them continue working to keep our community one of the safest in America. It’s time for our police officers to be housed in a proper building with state-of-the-art technology that helps make their jobs more efficient while keeping our community safe. We are not talking about a ‘want’ for our police department--This is about ‘NEED’. Quoting from the Firestone Town Webpage: “The Firestone Police Department is here to protect the community by offering community patrol, animal control, conducts criminal investigation, enforces traffic and code enforcement, provides a school resource officer for local schools, and offers a community services division. Our mission is to have the community and the police working together in partnership for the safety and security for the Town of Firestone. Members of the Firestone Police Department will accomplish this by listening to the community, serving them the way we would like to be served and striving to exceed their expectations.” I strongly urge you to vote yes in the upcoming election for the building of a new Public Safety Facility for Firestone. Betty Heath, Firestone, CO thought this was the right approach for the board to take. Ensuring we have the funds for maintenance demonstrates good fiscal responsibility. Roth Sheppard Architect Firm is one of the best specialists in designing public safety facilities in the country, and assisted many local communities including Erie, Windsor, Cherry Hills, and Westminster with police facilities. On October 12th, they presented the Town Board of Trustees the conceptual drawings of a facility designed uniquely for Firestone. They brought together the look and feel of the town with visual aspects that tell Firestone’s story, by incorporating our mining history and the vision for the future of Central Park. In addition they also showed how and why the “Police Only” areas were designed to be energy efficient and expandable for our community as we continue to grow. Firestone is in dire need of a new Public Safety Building. Our officers do so much for our community, and this is our opportunity to finally help them operate efficiently with the public safety standards that are specialized for their line of work. Firestone has been named one of the safest communities in the state, and finally getting a true public safety facility will only make our police department better and efficient. Please consider voting YES on 2E. This building is a true need, and one that will support our growing community we love so much. Thank you, Jennifer Weinberger Chairperson, Firestone Safety First

Firestone Art & Music Event Pulls Together Artists, Musicians and Creative Ideas

he creative juices were flowing at the Firestone Art & Music event on Oct. 8, 2016, at the Carbon Valley Regional Library. This was the fourth event presented by the Firestone Cultural Committee in partnership with the library to highlight local artists and musicians. Thirty-six local artists are the focus of the artwork on display at the library during the month of October. Art at this year’s show features a large span of pieces

of work including paintings, watercolor, photography, quilting, mixed media and dimensional. Community members are encouraged to stop by the library at any time to view the work and even take part in a scavenger hunt that was a huge hit at the event as attendees toured the library looking for snapshots from the real pieces. The special event not only highlighted the artists, but also included live music by Maya Bennet, Ash Ganley and the

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Two Important Days in November

here are two very important days in way to the local school board issues and November, and both of them are 2nds; any other local issues that are on their the second Tuesday and the second Friday. ballot. Find out what they are about. Who They are both related to each other, and the benefits from this issue? What are the first would not exist without the second. pros and the cons of these issues? Who The second Tuesday is Election Day is backing each issue? How does it affect and the second Friday is Veteran’s Day. your life directly? Let’s look at how these two are related by Try to stay away from the “He said, starting with the second one She said” sides of the issues. Without our Investigate the statements, find first. Veteran’s Day, the second out what people really stand for, veterans, Friday this year, November look into what they have done starting 11th, is when we celebrate in the past, especially if they what our living veterans have have been in politics before. with the done for us. Veteran’s Day was Have they been honest? How originally known as Armistice Revolutionary did they deal with their jobs Day because it celebrated the before? War and end of the “Great War”, World When it comes to political continuing to War I. The Armistice was offices, especially Federal today, there offices, find out how well they signed on November 11th, 1918 in Paris, France. After World would be no have lived up to their oath War II, Armistice Day became “to support and defend the Veteran’s Day to celebrate all of Election Day Constitution of the United States our veterans from both World of America from all enemies Wars, and the previous wars. both foreign and domestic”? This is part So why is Veteran’s Day important of their oath, and all members of Congress, to Election Day? Without our veterans, all Supreme Court justices, the President starting with the Revolutionary War and of the United States, and all Department continuing to today, there would be no heads take this oath when they take office. Election Day. By the way, so do all members of the We have the right and the ability military. Have they worked to defend the to have an Election Day in this country Constitution, or has it merely been in their because of our veterans. Not because of way? our politicians, or our judges, but solely Election Day should never be taken because of our veterans. for granted. It has been earned for all of Each person who votes should take us at a high price, and should be respected the time to study the issues from the because of it. Presidential candidates this year, all the Contact: Jordan Brown, Brown605@comcast.net

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TJ Cole for State Senate

look at a person’s past accomplishments, because I think it’s the best indicator of what they’ll do in the future. A proven track record is better than a list of promises going forward. I am writing this letter in support of someone with such an impressive list of accomplishments, that it’s hard to believe he’s old enough to have done it all. TJ Cole is running for our state senate. Just a little about what TJ has accomplished: He has fostered 15 kids, coached high school and college football, was a judge, started the semi-pro Colorado Football Conference, founded four charter schools (two in Colorado and two in poor countries), and so much more. TJ has a list of awards a paragraph long too. Just a few things from that list include: Citation from Governor Roy Romer, Bill Owens and Bill Ritter commending work for Boulder Prep/Justice High School, 2007 Law enforcement Award, 2002 BVSD Excellence Award, 1999 Champion for Children, 2010 Community Action

Garibaldi Saxophone Quartet. Community art projects allowed people of all ages to sit down and color on large murals that will be displayed in the library this month. The Home Depot in Firestone offered a fun afternoon with leaf wreaths that kids could make and take home. The largest draw at the event this year was the live art demonstrations sprinkled throughout the library. Seven local artists spent the afternoon painting, quilting and weaving yarn for attendees to view and ask questions. And perfect for the Halloween season, makeup artist Naomi Brown transformed her model into a scarecrow set for a spooky scene. To view all of the photos from the event, visit www.FirestoneCO.gov /2016FirestoneArtMusic.

Program Award, 2010 Attention Homes Outstanding Achievements in Community Award, 1998 Beyond the Gavel Award for outstanding work in the Judiciary and the Community, and 1997 Channel 9 ‘who cares’ award for charitable work and participation in the North Denver Honor’s Institute and Boulder Preparatory High School. TJ has dedicated an unfathomable amount of time into canvassing our district. He’s been at so many meetings and events and talked to so many people, that it’s already clear that he will pour himself into representing us. It is extremely important that we elect people who represent our community, know how to work with others, and have demonstrated that they can get things done. TJ has shown us how he’ll approach this job. He’s a “can-do” and “has-alreadydone” candidate. Not a “I-promise-I-willstart-to-do” candidate. Please research TJ Cole and then support him for our state senate. Best regards, Kevin Kreeger

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November

“I Have a Dream” Needs Volunteers “I Have a Dream” Foundation is looking for volunteers to work after-school with its new Dreamer Class at Thunder Valley K-8 in Carbon Valley! If you have the passion and energy to work with youth, apply now! http://www.ihadboulder.org/ index.php/volunteer/application

Ladies Only Fitness Groups On Tuesdays & Thursdays At 7pm In Frederick Watch Facebook For Black Friday Specials and Gift Certificates Available For Holidays! Join us at Time For Change Personal Training Fitness Group. Your first session is Free and the special is $40 for a 10 Session Punch Card, good at all locations. Get a full body workout in each time with Interval Training/Circuit Training. Tues and Thurs at 7pm In Frederick, Mondays and Fridays at 8:45am, and Wednesdays at 4:15pm in Niwot. RSVP required for all classes. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM CPT, FNS, WFS at http:// timeforchangepersonaltraining.com/ or 303.828.2856.

Holiday Food Boxes The Helping Hand Food Pantry will be delivering Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes again this year to anyone in need. Please call Stephanie at 303-7095218 to reserve your box. Delivery dates are Tuesday night, November 22nd and Saturday morning, December 17th.

The Harry Potter Experience Saturday, November 12; 1:00-3:00 pm Relive your favorite Harry Potter moments with trivia, music, and more. Brought to you by Grey Havens Group and the Carbon Valley Regional Library. Grades 6 – 12; registration required.

Longmont Elks Lodge 1055 The Longmont Elks have been serving the Longmont area since 1906, but, we are more than just Longmont. We support the cites of Dacono, Frederick, Firestone, Longmont, Mead and the surrounding areas. The Longmont Elks Lodge 7th annual craft fair will be held on Saturday Nov 12th. Our hours will be from 9am – 3pm. Lunch will be available to anyone for a modest fee. This year our craft fair will benefit our Scholarship program. Anyone interested in securing a table to sell hand made items can contact Kim Lenort at 970-535-0827. We invite anyone interested in joining us in supporting our community to contact us. B.P.O.E #1055, 306 Coffman Street, Longmont, CO 80501 Lodge/Office (303) 776-1055.

Congratulations to the Winner of the RE/MAX Booth Drawing! Lance Pfeifer from Frederick was the lucky winner of the Home Depot gift card drawing! Thank you to all who entered the drawing at the Miner’s Day booth of Cindy Campbell with RE/MAX Alliance. And thank you to the town of Frederick for a great event! Cindy Campbell, provider of real estate services to home buyers and sellers in the tri-town area, can be reached at 303-881-7413 or Cindy@ ColoradoWelcomeHome.com

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Well Armed Women Personal Safety

(Do you need a gun?) When: TWAW meets the first Sunday of every month from 4-6pm. Next meeting is 11/6/16.

Where: Longmont Police Department & Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Firing Range and Training Facility / 10916 Weld County Rd 5 Longmont,Co 80501. Group will meet in the classroom building. nly you can answer the question if you need a gun and it’s not an easy question to answer. As women, this is a tough question for us to ask ourselves because it means facing our vulnerabilities. For our own peace of mind we tend to assure ourselves that; “people are good” or “my neighborhood is safe” or “I am always aware, I can prevent something from happening.” Of course we know that none of these things are completely true and it is just unrealistic to think that the men in our lives or law enforcement can protect us as we move through our lives. As women, today and throughout history, we have been the primary target of violent crime. We have a target on our backs that is substantially larger than that of a man. If we are petite, are disabled in any way, are single, and as we age, the size of this target grows and our risks go up exponentially. Sparked by the recent headlines, are you familiar with the recent news on this ?

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“NI Una Menos” (not one woman less)? I’m always shocked and upset to see these stories. The statistics are overwhelming and the disturbing stories we see in the news are bound to make us stop, think and worry. My guess is that violent crime has either touched your life personally, or the life of women you know. Although I hate to dwell on such unpleasant realities, it is important to realize just how much violent crime is unleashed on women every day and why it is so very important that we take the necessary steps to protect ourselves.

member of Sam DiPaolo American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone, Colorado celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016. Victor Nelson, who resides in Broomfield now, became a member of Post 1985 about 1980, and kept his membership there, as he said, “Because the Broomfield Post didn’t need my money.” Victor had been deferred during most of World War II because he had a job as a baker, which was considered a “protected job”. In April of 1945 he received a Draft notice, and when he reported to the Draft Board, his options were Army or Merchant Marine. Since he “didn’t want to live in fox holes”, he chose the Merchant Marines. He also knew that “there were lots of things to be delivered to the troops and not enough people to help deliver them.” Being a Colorado native, he had never been to the West Coast at that time, but that is where he was sent for training and deployment. He said that the hardest thing he had to do was “Looking back at my two sons, age 3 and 6, and wondering if I would ever see them grow up.” Because he had been a professional baker, working in a pastry shop in Broomfield, he was immediately assigned to the engine room on board his ship. He got to know the baker on board his ship because the ship’s baker was an

apprentice, with no experience and needed help. Victor was told by the Chief Petty Officer to go to the Captain to talk to him about his experience and request an on board transfer as a baker. Unfortunately he had no idea who the Captain was or where he was. Shortly after this, the Captain had a birthday on board the ship. This Captain had spent most of his adult life at sea, but had never had a cake on his birthday. Victor used what little was available to create a cake for this birthday. The Captain then made Victor the main baker for the ship. The cruise only lasted a few months. They sailed first to Guam, then Iran, and then to the Philippines. By then (October, 1945) the war was over. Victor returned to Colorado, living in Empire and eventually moved to Dacono in 1980. It was at that time that he joined American Legion Post 1985. He lived in Dacono at 742 2nd Street for over 20 years. After the death of his wife of 76 years, he moved to Broomfield with his family. Victor has been on Honor Flight, but because of his age has not been able to attend the Mile of Smiles and Flags on I-25 to help other vets on their way. He is still going strong and would enjoy visiting with anyone who might remember him. You can reach him at 303833-3163.

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VFW Raffle Drawing for an AR-15 Rifle & Spaghetti Sauce Cookoff

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

VFW Post 9741 will host a spaghetti sauce cookoff and dinner prior to their raffle drawing for an AR-15 Rifle on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th, at Prairie Greens Clubhouse, 7781 Mountain View Drive in Frederick from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The drawing will take place promptly and 7:00 pm. Winner need not be present to win. The spaghetti sauce entries will be provided by members of the Post. Dinner will be free to ALL area Veterans and their families. Donations will be accepted at the door and desserts are welcome. VFW Post 9741, serving the Firestone, Frederick, Dacono, Mead, Fort Lupton, and Brighton communities, is committed to helping all Veterans and their families

in need of VA benefits, food, prescriptions, utility bills, and home repairs. The Post has given thousands of dollars from proceeds of fundraising efforts and Buddy Poppy donations, and hundreds of hours of volunteer assistance to ensure the care of Veterans and families in their service area. The Post hosts a Community Breakfast on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8 am – 11:00 am at the Prairie Greens Clubhouse, 7781 Mountain View Drive in Frederick. Cost is $7.00 per person and donations are always appreciated. The public is invited to attend the monthly breakfasts and help the VFW help our Veterans. For information on the VFW email Commander Ric Payne at commander@ vfwpost9741.org

I Have a Dream Foundation Needs Volunteers

“I

Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County is now accepting applications for spring program volunteers for the Carbon Valley Class of Dreamers through Dec. 1, 2016. Program Volunteer Commitment: one day each week during the spring semester staring January 2017. Location: Thunder Valley K-8, 600 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530 Time: after-school hours - 3:00pm5:45pm

Program Volunteer Responsibilities: Volunteers work with small groups of Dreamers and support the program staff in carrying out snack time, recess, homework help, academic skills support, and enrichment activities (e.g. soccer, art, music, finance classes, yoga, relaxation techniques, journaling, etc.) Ideal Volunteer: Someone who enjoys working with youth and is flexible, energetic, patient, and thrives in a handson environment that can be characterized

as having a “buzz of productivity.” How to apply: Please fill out a volunteer application using this link: www. tinyurl.com/hyfe3lk. Once the application is received, a member of the Volunteer Department will reach out to schedule a volunteer interview. All volunteer interviews will take place in October and November. Training will take place in December.

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2nd Annual St. Vrain Ranch Christmas Light Walk Where: The walking path between Saddleback Avenue and Sage Avenue in the St. Vrain Ranch subdivision. The Entrances to the path are: 1. From the West, on Devenshire St. between Saddleback and Sage Avenues. 2. From the Center, on St. Vrain Blvd between Saddleback and Sage Avenues. 3. From the East, on Shenandoah Avenue just west of Saddleback Ave as it intersects with Shenandoah Avenue. When: Evenings for 2 weekends in December. From 6:00pm to 9:00pm. 1. The first weekend is Friday December 9th and Saturday December 10th 2. The second weekend is Friday December 16th and Saturday December 17th

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Why: To celebrate the Christmas Season with the communities around us by lighting up this beautiful walking path that we get to enjoy all year. General Information: Last year, the first year of the Christmas Light Walk we had 50 of 90 homeowners participate in the lighting of their backyards and trees along the pathway. That is a 53% turnout for the first year. We are hoping for an even better participation this year. There will be hot chocolate and hot cider served at “The Hut”, which is an outside bar/ serving building at one of the homeowner’s backyard. We may even have peppermint candies and some cookies this year. Over the entrance arches there will be mistletoe hung for those who choose to kiss their loved one. Please come dressed appropriately. The length of the walk is roughly 1 mile.

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embers of Anytime Fitness in Firestone took part in a school supply drive throughout the past month with the supplies making their way to Centennial Elementary School in Firestone this week. The drive was part of the gym’s ongoing community outreach efforts to give back and be a part of the Carbon Valley area. The box of supplies donated included a variety of items from crayons and paper to backpacks and even teacher supplies. “Our members enjoy the opportunity to become involved in the community, and this school supply drive is just another showing of how great our members are,” said Nicole Grine, owner of Anytime Fitness Firestone. For more information, call Anytime Fitness at 303-772-2660, or email firestoneco@anytimefitness.com.

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Church Craft Sale & Corner Café Luncheon Rinn United Methodist Churh 3783 Bella Rosa Parkway • Frederick

Kids bring non-perishable food for local Food Bank and tell Santa what you would like for Christmas

December 3 10a to 4pm Santa will be visiting 11am-1pm. Bring your cameras!

Luncheon includes a variety of homemade soups, rolls, & Christmas cookies for dessert. 11:30 to 2pm Adults $7 10 & unders $4

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Santa at the Library

11am-1pm, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave. Visit and Photos with Santa courtesy of the American Legion Post 1985, Crafts, Activities & Face Painting

9am, Clem Dufour Park, 99 Glen Creighton Dr., Dacono Don your ugliest holiday apparel and join us for a run. Register at www.cvprd.com.

Firestone Holiday Fun Dacono Tree Lighting Frederick Festival of Lights

12-4pm, Coal Ridge Middle School, 6201 Booth Drive • Santa’s Workshop - Create Crafts & Ornaments - Even Fun Stuff for Older Kids! • Take a Snapshot with Santa & Mrs. Claus (Professional Photos To Take Home - $5) • Holiday Music • Coloring Murals for All Ages

4-6pm, Dacono City Hall, 512 Cherry St. • Get “Chili” with Santa Christmas Chili • Christmas family photos with Santa and MVFR’s antique fire engine • Create Crafts & Cards • Wagon Rides • Limited Number of Free Holiday Ornaments

6-8pm, 12th Annual Tree Lighting, Crist Park, 105 Fifth St. • Photos with Santa • Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides • Holiday Music Performances • Live Ice Carving Demonstration and Interactive Ice Sculpture • Watch as the Park is Illuminated With Thousands of Lights

Bring a can of food to the Firestone, Dacono or Frederick event to benefit the Carbon Valley Help Center!

A Festival Proudly Brought to You by the Carbon Valley Communities & Local Sponsors

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Help spread holiday cheer throughout our communities by providing a gift, donating or sponsoring a family in need.

Give a Gift

Purchase an unwrapped child’s toy/clothing for ages 0-16 and return to the local police department.

Donate

Drop by any local police department during regular business hours to make a contribution by check or cash. You can also mail a check to the addresses below. (Make checks payable to Town of Firestone, Town of Frederick or City of Dacono)

Sponsor a Family

Contact your local police department for more details on families who need a sponsor.

www.FrederickCO.gov • 720-382-5500

Other Items Needed: • Hats, gloves, scarves and personal care items • Wrapping Items: paper, tape and stick-on name labels

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Tea Party Fundraiser

n Face Studios cordially invites you to the The Nutcracker Tea Party on December 3rd. Children and adults alike will enjoy the opportunity to dress up in their holiday finery and join the characters of the Nutcracker for an afternoon filled with magic and beauty. Enjoy tea, an assortment of scrumptious tea time treats, storytime with the Sugar Plum Fairy, holiday crafts, dancing, and a special sneak peek performance from our talented cast of The Nutcracker, All Cracked Up. Every ticket purchased will be entered into a drawing to win two free tickets to the first annual En Face Studios production of The Nutcracker, All Cracked Up at Frederick High School the following Saturday, December 10th.

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This event is a fundraiser t h e sponsored by Parent En Face Studios Committee. All f u n d s support the raised help dancers of En Face Studios and expand their reach their goals dance education in the studio, and throughout the state at various conventions and c o m p e t i t i o n s . Thank you for your support!

The Nutcracker Tea Party will take place at En Face Studios, located at 7073 Colorado Blvd in Frederick from 1:00-3:00pm on Saturday, December 3rd. Tickets purchased in advanced are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets purchased at the door are $20 for adults and $15 for children. Spaces are limited so register today at www.enfacestudios. com.

growing your page by 10% each month. You can do this easily. How? *Invite new people you meet at networking events. *Email people with your URL link and offer an incentive for them to like your page. *Place an ad on Facebook to attract your target client. 2. Are you getting enough response from your Facebook page? *Post a minimum of 2x per week. Every business day is even better. *Are you offering a special deal or promotion each month? This is the main reason people say the Like business pages to begin with.

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Holiday Boutique At the Prairie Greens Clubhouse in Frederick on Dec 21st. Last minute shopping? We have great handmade gifts, Christmas cookie gift sets, pink zebra home décor and much more. Located at 7781 Mountain View or call 720-772-1007 for more information.

*Are you using organic video and live video? This will get you more reach and response than anything else. (Keep them under three minutes.) 3. Does your content fit your business and is it engaging? *Facebook is about building relationship with people. Use the word YOU - the most persuasive word in the English language. And ask questions. Have you heard? Have you seen? Did you know? What do you think... In other words, start the conversation. Sharing information is great, but relating to people takes things to the next level. I hope this is helpful! If you have questions, I’d love to hear from you! I

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Carbon Valley Santa Cops Now Accepting Donations, Nominations

he holiday season is quickly approaching which means the Carbon Valley Santa Cops program is underway. In a joint effort between the Firestone, Frederick and Dacono police departments, this program provides toys and warm winter clothing for children who may not otherwise have a gift under the tree. There are several ways to get involved with Santa Cops: z Nominate a Family - If you’re aware of a family in need, please contact the police department for a nomination form. Nominations can be taken until Nov. 18. z Give a Gift - Purchase and give an unwrapped child’s gift. Purchase toys or clothing for children ranging in age from 0 to16 years and drop them off to any local police department by its respective deadline. Remember to leave it unwrapped so the police departments can assign it to the correct child. z Hand Deliver or Mail a Donation Drop by any local police department during regular business hours to make a contribution by cash or check. You may also contribute by mailing a check to the Town of Firestone, Town of Frederick or City of Dacono (checks only please, do not mail cash). z Sponsor a Specific Family - Contact your local police department for more details on families needing a sponsor.

z Other items needed for Santa Cops are hats, gloves, scarves and personal care items, as well as items for wrapping gifts such as paper, tape, ribbons/ bows and stick-on name labels. Here are specific deadlines and dates for each police department. Firestone

• 151 Grant Ave. • Gift donation deadline: Dec. 1 • Gift wrapping date: Dec. 10, 9 a.m. at Town Hall. • More information: Contact Beverly Medina, 303-833-0811, bmedina@ firestoneco.gov, www.firestoneco. gov/santacops Frederick

• 333 Fifth St. • Gift donation deadline: Dec. 12. A giving tree at the police department will allow for specific gifts to be chosen and purchased. • Gift wrapping date: Dec. 16 • More information: Contact Pam Henderson, 720-382-5700, phenderson@frederickco.gov Dacono

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512 Cherry St. Gift donation deadline: Dec. 1 Gift wrapping date: Dec. 9 More information: Lyndsey Steele, 303-833-3095 ext. 160, lsteele@ cityofdacono.com Santa Cops relies heavily on donations and corporate sponsors. The organizers appreciate the participation and generosity of Carbon Valley residents and business owners who make this program successful.

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Fall Colors

Feed Many, Start With One

all and winter are upon us and along thoughts of celebrating the upcoming holidays with our loved ones we can’t help but think of warming up our homes with autumn colors. The colors we are drawn to at this time of year are reflected in the leaves on the ground and the local harvests - reds, yellows, browns and of course pumpkin. A popular traditional fall palette is rust and gold. Benjamin Moore’s Rustique paired with Golden Straw would be perfect together. These colors are timeless and will serve you well year round.

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Another good combination is brown and pumpkin. Pumpkin and other colors in the orange family brighten browns. They enhance woodwork, pull out red tones and make tans seem more vibrant. The same can be said with yellow, particularly midtone yellows. Try Sherwin Williams Amber Wave, Harvest Gold or Gambol Gold with Antiquarian Brown or Fairfax Brown. Here are some other color schemes to consider: Benjamin Moore’s Butternut Squash on walls and Ben Moore’s Onyx White for your trim, both from their Classic Color Collection which has been around for years and is still widely used. We also like Ben Moore’s Merlot Red. They pair it with Consentino Chardonnay. We prefer it with Cotton Tail. The right colors can accomplish a lot as far as establishing a mood for your home and adding a fresh coat of paint is the first place to start.

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Beauty and the Beast At Frederick High School Along with Princess Makeover & More November 3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 All performances at 7pm To purchase tickets go to this website: tinyurl.com/FHSPAD

HS Musical Program will be hosting several community events in conjunction with the show: Nov. 4~Princess Makeover and Parade! Girls ages 3-10 arrive at 5:30 to get a princess makeover, complete with tiara! High school girls will be doing the makeovers for the princesses. During intermission, the girls will get to come up on stage for a special princess parade! Cost: $10 Nov. 5~Alumni Night! Former FHS students who were involved in any of the fine arts can come to a pre-show dessert at 5:30 and mingle with other former

students. We will reserve a special row of seats for the alumni to sit together. The price of this event includes a ticket to the show!! Cost: $5 Nov. 5~Be Our Guest Tea! Children ages 3-10 will attend a tea party with some special cast members! They will have snacks, sing along with some of the songs from the show, and take pictures with some of the cast. Tea-party goers will leave with a special souvenirs from the event! Cost: $15 Nov. 5, 10, 11~Carriage Rides! The FHS parking lot will become a Disney wonderland as audience members can arrive between 4:30 and 6 to ride a horsedrawn carriage before the show! We will have food and drink available for purchase. Cost: $5 for adults. $3 for kids

Nov. 10~Prince Training! Boys ages 3-11 can arrive at 5:30 to learn how to be gentlemen princes. Prince Adam will be teaching the boys to fence with a foam sword, bow like a gentleman, and other qualities of a knightly prince. At intermission the boys will get a chance to show off their skills! Cost: $10 All nights~Beauty and the Beast-themed items will be available for purchase! Cast members will be available for autographs 10 minutes after the conclusion of each show.

Frederick High School Theatre Department’s Production of

Music by

Lyrics by

Book by

Alan Menken

Howard Ashman & Tim Rice

Linda Woolverton

Beauty and the Beast and the Cast

s the lights slowly dim and the curtain begins to open the cast knows, it’s show time. Students at Frederick High have spent the past few months practicing lines, building and painting sets, organizing costumes and mastering the precision of each dance step. On Thursday, November 3 you will feel the excitement, see the hours of preparation and watch in anticipation as the outstanding cast brings the stage to life in the fall musical, Beauty and the Beast. For some, this is their first production at Frederick and for others, this is one of their last before they graduate. But for all, the stage is a place they call home, a place where they belong and a place where students know mediocrity in a performance or in a rehearsal is not an option. For Jill Ripa, Frederick’s drama

teacher, the best part of her job is seeing the looks on her students’ faces when they realize what it feels like to reach for the stars and actually touch them. Let’s spend a little time getting to know the cast. McKenzie Stephenson, a senior at Frederick High, will play Belle. Why did you try out for your character?

This is my dream role. I have always dreamed of being a Disney princess. Tell me a little bit about what goes into your preparation for opening night?

I will be going over my lines constantly. There’s always room for improvement, and now I need to improve as much as I can to make sure this show is flawless. What are your postsecondary plans?

I want to study musical theater

and intercultural communications at the University of Northern Colorado. Alec Ahlstrom, a Senior at Frederick High, will play Beast

Originally Directed by

Originally Produced by

Robert Jess Roth

Disney Theatrical Productions

November 3rd-5th and 10th-11th Adults: $12.00 At: FHS Auditorium Students: $8.00 Time: 7:00 pm Children 10 and under: $5.00

Why did you try out for your character?

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Tel: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4864 www.MTIShows.com

In the past, I have done comedic roles, and I wanted to try something new (drama, anger, tragedy) as Beast. How do you get into character?

I think about the most dramatic lines that really show who Beast is. I also consider the author’s intent for the character from the original story. What are your postsecondary plans?

I plan to attend BYU Provo in Utah and major in either medicine or business. Frederick High offers a robust theater program with a musical every fall, two plays in the spring and an evening of oneacts directed by seniors in May. Read more about the cast and theater program at FHS. SVVSD.org and we invite you to Be Our Guest.

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ally and Molly Tryon of Firestone began Grip Step LLC in July, as a franchise of Sure Step. Sure Step safety floor and tub treatment is a unique product that can save lives of young and old alike and can be used in residential or commercial settings. The treatment helps to prevent slip and fall incidents. It can help protect business owners from costly slip and fall litigation and homeowners from slipping and falling in their bathtubs, garages, patios, and homes. The Sure Step treatment, which is applied by Grip Step, creates an invisible, sophisticated tread design on the surface of hard mineral floors and porcelain/ enamel bathtubs. Sure Step increases a surface’s co-efficient of friction by 200400% when wet. Sure Step will not change the appearance of a floor or bathtub, and there is no downtime. A floor or tub can be used immediately following treatment. The treatment has also been developed and approved for concrete, quarry tile, Spanish tile, ceramic tile, glazed brick, marble, terrazzo, porcelain/enamel, and many other hard mineral surfaces. When the Tryons were looking at career franchise options, the Sure Step franchise especially appealed to them because Molly had a family member that had a slip and fall that ultimately took her life. Wally said, “When we saw first-hand what the Sure Step treatment could do, we were `all in’. We knew that this is what we were meant to do!”

Slip and fall statistics are sobering. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, slips & falls are the #1 cause of accidents. Slip and fall injuries account for the #2 cause of accidental deaths. Slips and falls also kill more workers than all other combined forms of workplace accidents. The average restaurant has 3-9 slip and fall accidents each year. Among seniors, slips and falls are #1 cause of accidental deaths. Prospective uses are nearly endless. Big City Burrito is one of Grip Step’s commercial clients. Residentially, a young woman in the area who has had two strokes, thanks the Tryons frequently for her Sure Step Treatment. Swimming pools is another area that Grip Step will concentrate. The Tryons show their respect to disabled veterans by treating their bathtubs free. As Grip Step grows, a sales team will be added and local people will be hired for installations. Wally and Molly have two kids, Reagan and Payson. When not working, the couple likes to hunt, camp, and fish. Wally is also a coach for the Pee Wee football team the Warriors. Grip Step can be reached Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm at 303.847.3330. Its website is gripstepllc.com and Wally can be reached at wallacet@gripstepllc.com.

drawn carriage rides, a live ice carving demonstration resulting in an interactive display, photos with Santa and thousands of twinkling lights throughout the park. There will be music performances. While listening to holiday music and enjoying the lights, attendees will be able to enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Throughout the entire day, attendees are encouraged to a canned food donation to the Firestone, Dacono and Frederick events to benefit the Carbon Valley Help Center. For more information about the Carbon Valley Holiday Festival, visit the Town of Firestone website at www. FirestoneCO.gov/holidayfestival or call 303-531-6254, the City of Dacono website at www.cityofdacono.com or call 303-833-

2317, or the Town of Frederick website at www.frederickco.gov or call 720-382-5500. The Carbon Valley Holiday Festival is sponsored by the Town of Firestone, City of Dacono, Town of Frederick, Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District and Carbon Valley Regional Library, as well as local sponsors. Platinum sponsors are Barefoot Lakes, Firestone Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Renewal by Andersen, Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District and Mountain View Fire Rescue. Gold sponsors include Goodfellas Heating and Cooling, Carbon Valley Consumer Report, Carbon Valley Independent, Starbucks and Valley Bank & Trust. Silver sponsors include Imagine Charter School. Contributing sponsor is Your Berry Own Home – Heather Berry.

Carbon Valley Holiday Festival Dec. 3 Communities of Firestone, Frederick and Dacono Join for Day of Activities

anta, Santa’s Workshop and thousands of twinkling lights will all be part of the 6th Annual Carbon Valley Holiday Festival on Dec. 3, 2016. The communities of Firestone, Dacono and Frederick will once again team up this year to bring a day full of events from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The day begins with the Ugly Sweater 5k at 9 a.m. sponsored by the Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District. Runners can sign up online at www.cvprd.com. Then join activities at the Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa will be there for photos, and attendees can also create crafts. Holiday fun continues with Firestone activities from 12 to 4 p.m. at Coal Ridge Middle School, 6201 Booth Drive. Kids can share their wish lists and take photos with

Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa’s Workshop will be in full production allowing kids to create their own gifts and ornaments, even with some fun crafts for older kids this year. Attendees can enjoy hot chocolate and cookies throughout the afternoon. Dacono will light things up from 4 to 6 p.m. with a tree lighting event at Dacono City Hall, 512 Cherry St. Guests can get “chili” with Santa with Christmas Chili and then take part in Christmas family photos with Santa and an antique fire truck. There will be wagon rides, a chance to create holiday crafts and a limited number of holiday ornaments for giveaway. Frederick’s Festival of Lights and 12th annual tree lighting will wrap up the daylong event from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crist Park, 105 Fifth St. Bundle up to enjoy horse-

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s a volunteer for the Carbon Valley Help Center, we’re planning our 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Project on Nov. 19, 2016, from 11am-2pm at Frederick High School. This is the Help Center’s largest fundraising event to bring awareness to people in need in our community.

hunger and homelessness in the Carbon Valley and surrounding area. All proceeds are used to provide emergency food and resources to those in need. Last year we served more than 350 people at our second annual event and are planning for 450 this year.

What is Empty Bowls?

Be a Part of the Empty Bowls Project

If you’re unfamiliar with the Empty Bowls story, it began 25 years ago when a Michigan high school art teacher and his students were searching for a way to raise funds to support a food drive. What evolved was a class project to create ceramic bowls for a fundraising meal. Guests were served a simple meal of soup and bread, and invited to keep the bowl as a reminder of hunger in the world. The event has been held throughout the world and raised millions of dollars to combat hunger.

Carbon Valley Help Center’s Empty Bowls Project

The Carbon Valley Help Center’s Empty Bowls Project began in 2014 as a way to raise funds to help those in need throughout our community. Our event includes food, a silent auction and entertainment. With the purchase of a ticket attendees receive a handcrafted ceramic bowl to take home as a reminder of those who face hunger every day. They also enjoy a meal of soup, bread and dessert donated by local restaurants. The ticket donation raises awareness of

There are many ways that you can help to make this community event a success. Supporting an event like this gains you local and regional visibility, and also shows your support of our mission. Please consider helping us in the numerous ways listed below. • Sponsorship - No donation is too small, whether you provide a cash donation or in-kind. Deadline: Oct. 16 http://tinyurl.com/ze77u4r • Host a Bowl Painting Party - This is a great team building for you! Schedule soon because they will book up. - http:// tinyurl.com/jacmbna • Donate to the Silent Auction - We’re always seeking great items to auction off! - http://tinyurl.com/jbjfc9m • Volunteer - We’re seeking volunteers to help at the event. Please email volunteer@carbonvalleyhelpcenter. org • Tickets - tickets will be on sale very soon! Please let me know if you have any other questions concerning the Help Center and this Empty Bowls event.

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iffany and Jason Turner, residents of Mead and owners of Alpha Omega Home Health Care, Inc., provide private pay home health care services to help clients fill their wishes of staying in their homes or “aging in place.” Alpha Omega is a Class A Licensed Home Health Agency which means they can provide skilled nursing, nurse aid and personal care services (including homemaking and companionship services). They can also provide care to a client as his or her care needs advance from just a little assistance to skilled nursing services. Alpha Omega works closely with Medicare, Medicaid and Hospice agencies to ensure the client has access to all services available to them. Tiffany explains, “Our goal is to help the client and their family navigate the healthcare continuum and help coordinate resources to ensure the client lives out their dream of aging in place, and to also assist the client to participate in special events.” The Turners launched a home health agency in June of 2013. The prior year, Jason and Tiffany each helped a grandparent pass. They also assisted Jason’s parents after his step-father suffered a major stroke at a young age of 54. They know first-hand how hard it is to care for loved ones, while at the same time caring for one’s own family. Tiffany states, “Our clients and their families become a second family to us. The relationships and partnerships we have built go beyond the client’s immediate care needs.” The Alpha Omega team consists of the Turners, Administrator Kristin Hedley and about 20 wonderful per diem caregivers in Northern Colorado. One of Tiffany’s favorite memories is of a gentleman she worked with who was receiving hospice care due to terminal lymphoma. The client was briefly hospitalized and would need 24/7 care after he was discharged home. He had also assisted his 84-year-old wife with daily chores and companionship. The hospital discharge was rescheduled numerous times but the client’s daughter and Tiffany stayed in touch via text messaging so that

care would be in place as soon as the client arrived home via ambulance. The caregivers of Alpha Omega provided 24/7 care for the client until he passed away. Alpha Omega coordinated care with hospice to ensure all the client’s and his family’s needs were being met. Tiffany has been a registered nurse since 2001. She completed a Master’s in the Science of Nursing and Master’s in Business Administration at The Johns Hopkins University. Prior to launching the home health agency, she was an Area Vice President for a national home care company. She is on the Executive Board of the Home Care Association of Colorado (HCAC) and is also on the Home Health Emergency Preparedness Committee, HCAC Legislative/Reimbursement Committee, and the HCAC State Survey Task Force. Jason was the Director of Circulation at the Boulder Daily Camera prior to launching the agency. Jason and Tiffany were married in 2009 and have four children: Varick 7 years old, Sasha 5, Calian 3 and Ziva 13 months. Alpha Omega Home Health Care can be reached 24/7 at 970.266.2527. Their contact information is AlphaOmegaHH. com or Kristin@AlphaOmegaHH.com. The company’s mailing address is PO Box 113, Mead, CO 80542-0113.

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Duped by Dope By Kelly Fordyce Martindale

only voted to legalize marijuana so the monies would go to schools and not come out of my pocket. What I did not realize or failed to educate myself about was how little money would really go to the schools. Now I’m dealing with the outcome of my past vote and still facing higher taxes to help schools. The ballot language of Amendment 64 read as follows: “Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning marijuana, and, in connection therewith, providing for the regulation of marijuana; permitting a person twenty-one years of age or older to consume or possess limited amounts of marijuana; providing for the licensing of cultivation facilities, product manufacturing facilities, testing facilities, and retail stores; permitting local governments to regulate or prohibit such facilities; requiring the general assembly to enact an excise tax to be levied upon wholesale sales of marijuana; requiring that the first $40 million in revenue

raised annually by such tax be credited to the public school capital construction assistance fund; and requiring the general assembly to enact legislation governing the cultivation, processing, and sale of industrial hemp? ” $40 million seems like a lot of money to someone like me. But only recently, did I come to understand how little $40 million is when it comes to actually helping the schools. When I put the pencil to paper and did the math, that $40 million divided into 179 Colorado School Districts is only $223,464.00 per district which then needs to be shared with each school in the district. The St. Vrain Valley School District has 55 schools. That’s only $4062.98 per school for capital construction assistance. Now, not every school needs work done, but for those that do, four grand doesn’t go very far. I am not a fan of higher taxes and I’ll be the first to admit, I have a hard time trusting “government.” But when I met Don Haddad, Superintendent of the SVVSD, and conversed with him about several topics, his words regarding 3A resonated within me in a strong way and for many days after the discussion. I don’t have any

kids in school these days, but I still care about a child’s education and well-being. Children of all ages need to feel safe, comfortable and cared about in order to mature and learn in a healthy manner. The I25 Corridor Communities are growing so rapidly that schools cannot keep up with the influx of new students or the rapid changes in technology. And I recently learned that the district builds after actual growth not before based on projections of growth. And need I bring up safety issues…? It’s imperative to make sure our schools are completely safe from those who wish to do harm. After much thought, I’ve concluded that 3A is the proper way to help the youth in our areas. I want what is best for our children, who truly are our future. And I trust those who are leading the SVVSD and utilizing the funds provided to the district. Not only do I hope you will join me in learning what 3A is all about, but that you will educate yourselves on everything on November’s ballot. Most importantly, VOTE! SVVSD is the 7th largest district in the state with 55 schools

The 2016 Bond Plan for Mead Schools includes the following: • Adding new classrooms and a new wing to the high school to accommodate student growth and address capacity impacts • Increasing security camera coverage inside hallways and surrounding exteriors to create a safer environment • Increasing building sizes • Remodeling building interiors to enhance learning environments • Adding new exterior sidewalks for better access • Increasing parking • Addressing roof drainage issue impacting asphalt, including removing asphalt and installing underground storm drainage system • Bringing the auditorium stage into Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance • Addressing exterior lighting issues to enhance safety • Installing smoke vents • Repairing roadway • Replacing trees • Installing infield irrigation system • Repairing tennis courts • Adding fume hoods in science classrooms • Installing new camera server

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United Power nited Power partnered with the Boulder County Fair U livestock auction and then contributed to the Mead Community Food Bank. The partnership bought 4 steers and 6 pigs at the 4-H auction. They processed the beef and pork and delivered to Meals on Wheels and The Mead Community Food Bank and St. John the Baptist Food Bank. Hi Bill: Gusippe (my Grand Champion market steer at the Boulder County Fair) was entered in the prospect show and sale at the NILE (Northern International Livestock Exposition) in Billings, MT. That is where my dad and I picked him out last October. We are regular attendants at the NILE and purchase a lot of our show cattle from that sale. We brought “Sippe” home after the NILE and began feeding him to prepare him for his first show which was the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Guseppe placed 5th in his class at the NWSS. We went on to a few spring shows with Guseppe and my other steer Melvin. Guseppe was about 6-7 months old when I got him. At that time, he weighed around 600 pounds. He has been worked with almost every day since October to train him, feed him, take care of his hair by washing, brushing and blow drying in order to train his hair. At the time of the Boulder County Fair Guseppe weighed 1244 pounds. Between March 6th and the day of the fair (August 3rd) Guseppe gained 2.87 pounds per day which required him to consume approximately 36 pound of feed per day. His diet consisted of a textured “sweet mix” feed which included vitamins and minerals as well as grass hay and a vitamin supplement. Throughout the year Guseppe was weighed every other week to keep track of his weight gain and growth process. “Seppe” was not just a project to me, he was like a family member; I became attached to him like you would become attached to a family pet. Over the years I have noticed that all of the calves have a different personality that is extremely loveable. Guseppe had one of the most amazing personalities, he loved head scratches and to lick people, he was extremely tame and well natured. It truly amazes me the type of bond that can be formed between people and animals. One of the most rewarding parts of 4H and showing cattle is that I have the privilege and responsibility of caring for these gentle giants. Showing steers is a family event. My grandparents and parents help me with the finances and the work that is involved in caring for my cattle. The commitment to the cattle take up a lot of time. During the summer months we work with them about 2-3 hours per day; I also worked and cared for 2 other steers and one heifer; showing 2 steers and the heifer at the Boulder County fair. At the end of the month I will be taking Melvin (one of my other steers) to the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo Colorado. I have been showing cattle for my entire 4-H career which is going on 9 years for me next year. My grandpa and mom both showed cattle before me, making me a very proud third generation showman. I want to express my sincere appreciation for supporting the Boulder County Fair and buying my steer. The youth that are involved in 4-H and FFA depend on the support in order to continue to show and care for their animals the following year; the end goal for most is college and hopes of becoming a contributor of the agriculture industry in the future through a career in Agriculture. Supporting youth in programs like 4H and FFA is one of the most important things, it is such rewarding program that I feel very blessed to be a part of.

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Top right photo: Delivering 4-H pork to Mead Community Food Bank: Dustin Yeik of Winfield Solutions, Jim Long of Long’s Insurance, Ursula Morgan of Mead and United Power board of directors and Bill Meier. August 2016. Bottom photo: The steer is being held by the owner of 4-H member Alexandria (Alex) Greer of Erie.

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The Town of Mead and the Mead Events Committee invite you to these great holiday events! Twas the Lights Before Christmas Home Decorating Contest

ecorate your home to be a part of the Town’s Christmas Home Decorating Contest! Categories for the contest are as follows:

• Simply Homemade – 50% or more of yard display must be handcrafted. • Reason for the Season – Religious holiday display.

• Clark Griswold – Excessive use of outdoor lighting and decorations. • Norman Rockwell – Looking for an old fashioned, traditional and nostalgic holiday display. • Debatable Inflatable – Is it too much or just right? It’s debatable, 8 or more inflatables required for this one!

Applications will be available at Mead Town Hall or on the Town of Mead website from November 1st-December 9th. Entries must be received by December 9th and the judging will take place the week of December 12th.

Hometown Holiday Celebration Saturday, December 3, 2016

oin the Town of Mead for the Annual Hometown Holiday Celebration! Activities include a friendly chili cook off, Santa’s workshop, the Parade of Lights, tree lighting and holiday entertainment. All activities will take place at Mead Town Hall & Mead Town Park. Entry forms for the chili cook off and parade entries will be available at Mead Town Hall or on the Town of Mead website beginning November 1st.

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top by the Mead Town Hall beginning on November 1st to pick up a tag from our Holiday Giving Tree and help make someone’s Christmas a little brighter. Presents will need to be returned to the Mead Town Hall no later than Friday, December 9, 2016. For more information or questions contact the Janet Torres at the Mead Town Hall 970-535-4477.

For further information on these and other great events visit www.townofmead.org.

ALLISON PELZEL Mead High School • Class of 2013

nlike fellow aeronautically inclined St. Vrain alumnus Brand, who manned Space Shuttle and Apollo missions in the 1970s and 1980s, Allison Pelzel, 21, has no designs on actual space travel herself, and instead is content to work to help others get there. “I get motion-sick, so I prefer to stay here on Earth,” says Pelzel, who is concurrently pursuing both an engineering physics undergrad degree and a mechanical engineering Master’s degree at the Colorado School of Mines. Pelzel, whose passion for engineering was stoked in high school by the advanced physics and math classes she took at Mead

High School, says she is bent on pursuing a career in aerospace/aeronautics, preferably in Colorado, which is home to some of the leaders in the field, including Ball Aerospace and Lockheed Martin. She is well on her way, having worked at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder the past two summers doing research and building instrumentation. She is also due to help teach a junior-level physics class at Mines this fall, all with the goal of breaking into the aerospace industry as a systems and test engineer once she finishes with her studies. She credits her experience at Mead and St. Vrain Valley Schools for doing “a great job preparing me” for whatever lies ahead — or above. — submitted by the SVVSD

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Weld Food Bank The Mobile Food Pantry is Coming to Mead! Fresh Produce, Dairy and Frozen Perishable Food! All in need of assistance are invited! Friday, October 7th From Noon-1:30 PM In Front of the United Methodist Church 501 Palmer Ave Call 970-356-2199 , ex. 306 for information

Long’s Insurance 2nd Annual Food Drive Drop Off at Colorado East Bank in Mead s you all may remember, last fall Please put these dates on your calendar A we held a food drive to help supply and come by with non-perishable food food to a local food bank who helps feed items & cash donations during the week of approximately 145 needy families in the area. We posted our story and pictures last year on Long’s Insurance Facebook page and our Blog with a heartfelt thanks to all who donated. For our first year we had a good amount of food donated and this year we are hoping that we can collect even more food to donate.

November 8th – 11th, 2016 and help Long’s Insurance with the 2nd Annual Food Drive to provide food for those in need within our communities. Take to Colorado East Bank in Mead, Colorado.

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*****IN ADDITION, THE FOOD BANK IS OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE OR TO DROP OFF DONATIONS (Located @ 4313 State HWY 66 / Near the 7 – 11 Store) *Food assistance is available to those in need within our Mead community* **You do NOT need to call ahead for Wednesday food assistance

Cereal / Crackers / Sugar / Flour / Peanut Butter / Jelly / Spaghetti Sauce / Noodles / Granola / Snack Bars / Fruit Snacks **Grocery Store or Walmart Gift Cards (**Gift cards are used to purchase perishable items such as meat, milk, cheese, eggs, bread & fresh fruit) We greatly appreciate the support from our community and the surrounding areas.

SPECIAL THANKS for $ donations given during the Famers’ Market and Concert in the Park summer events!!!!!! Donations accepted Wednesdays 1:30 pm— 3:30 pm. Donations may also be dropped off at the Mead Town Hall during regular business hours. If you need more information please call 970-535-4439.

SPECIAL THANKS for $ donations given during the Famers’ Market and Concert in the Park summer events!!!!!!

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A LETTER FROM MAYOR GARY SHIELDS In Support of Ballot Initiative 3A Dear Mead and SVVSD residents, I am writing in order to encourage your support of Ballot initiative 3A in this upcoming election. As you may already know, 3A represents a bond that is needed to accommodate the current needs and future growth of various school facilities throughout the district. I believe that having quality schools is one of the key foundation pieces to having a successful and vibrant community and that without having

quality schools, other foundation pieces such as primary jobs and a healthy housing market will not follow. Additionally, I want to point out what a great job the SVVSD has done in managing past bonds. They have always used the money for what the bond was intended, in fact, they have managed some of the bonds so well that they have actually spent less than initially projected and thru refinancing the bonds and maintaining great ratings, they have kept the repayment of the bonds to the most minimal amounts possible per household. This current bond is to be used for brick and mortar projects and not for any additional

staff or salaries. I have reviewed the proposed projects and can tell you that they are all worthwhile and necessary projects and are needed to meet the current and future needs of the district’s students. Lastly, I am very proud to say that the Town of Mead Board of Trustees and myself have voted unanimously to support this bond and I ask that you join us by voting yes on 3A. Sincerely, Gary Shields Mayor, Town of Mead

Deadline for Every Issue of the MCR is the 15th of Each Month...Late??? Try Anyway!

The Board of Trustees, Planning Commission and Committee meetings are all open to the public. Agendas for the meetings are posted and can be viewed on the Town website www.townofmead.org

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very business receives a free listing in the 2017 i25 Corridor Communities magazine. Email your business info today. Email your: Business Name, Owner Name, Address, Phone, Website, Email, AND type of business i.e. manufacturing, medical, salon/spa, etc. to townofmeadnews@gmail.com. This is for all types of businesses: home, online, large or small, chamber member or not…ALL means ALL. This publication mails to 30,000 households and business including ALL of Mead, Carbon Valley, Erie, Anthem and along the i25 Corridor. Acquire new clients simply by listing your business for free. We do not sell or share our lists. Production is underway so send your info now…It’s FREE! For more information about the publication call 303.775.5901.

Mead High School

ead High School has had an exciting start to the school year both in the classroom and on the athletic fields. Our football team is currently ranked in the 3A top 10 after navigating an extremely difficult schedule, including beating #3 Longmont High School on September 23rd. During this season the football team honored a group of veterans, active duty military and future military personnel(photo attached).

Beyond football, our volleyball team is tied for the Tri-Valley lead and has constantly been ranked in the top 10. Golfer TJ Shehee qualified for the state tournament representing Silver Creek High School. The softball team wrapped up a hard season with some great building blocks for the future. Boys soccer continues to battle and compete against a very difficult schedule. Our unified

football team has started their games and has been a fantastic environment for both the players and the crowd. Homecoming is October 28 vs. Erie High School

GO MEAD!!!!! Chad Eisentrager Athletic Director-Assistant Principal Mead High School

MACC Meeting lease join us on Wednesday, Nov. 2 P at 6:00pm at Mead Town Hall for the Chamber meeting. Our guest speaker will be Don Jenkins of Jenkins Webworks. Don created the new MACC website (www.meadchamber.org) and he will be explaining the many new benefits to our members including members-only login, navigation, job posting, etc. We look forward to seeing you there!

Calendar of 2016 Chamber Events November 2 – Board mtg. 6pm @ Town Hall ® December 7 – Christmas Party & Meeting 6pm @ Rocky Mountain Saloon For more information, please contact Executive Director Lisa Shields at 970535-2108. Mead Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 727, Mead, CO • 80542 www.meadchamber.org

Mead Churches Centerpoint Church 14478 E I-25 Frontage Rd Longmont, CO 80504 (NE corner of I25 & Hwy 66 Pastor Jason Spears 970-978-8940 Abundant Life Church Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on south) revspeaks@gmail.com or 970-535-0311 Pastor Jim Coleman Mead United Methodist Church Pastor Mark Heiss Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead (970)535-4249 Guardian Angels Catholic Church 109 S. 3rd St. in Mead Daily Mass: Mon 5:30p Tu-Th 7:30a Fri 8:30am Sat Anticipatory Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am 1st Sunday of month: 6:00p 970-535-0721, info@meadangels.org Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator All Mead churches listed free. Email info to townofmeadinfo@gmail.com

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

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

Promote and Grow Your Business with the Carbon Valley Chamber

id you know that belonging to the Chamber of Commerce is still the best way to promote and grow your business? This not to say that you do not have to do some hard work yourself, but the Chamber of Commerce can help you. Let me share with you a few ways the Chamber of Commerce can help your business. • Relationships – People do business with people they know! Grow your business by taking advantage of the networking opportunities the Chamber provides for cultivating and maintaining valuable business prospects and relationships. • Web Based Marketing of your Products or Service – The Chamber offers a wide variety of advertising options and sponsorship packages. Beside paid advertising options, the Chamber also has ways to provide additional business promotion for free. Use the Chamber’s website to post coupons on the Hot Deals page or Member to Member Deals page, add events to our Calendar and list employment openings on the Job Posting page. All current members are listed alphabetically and by business category on our online business directory to help members and non-members find you to do business with you. Contact the Chamber for more information. • Become a committee member – Service on one of our many committees provides countless networking opportunities and professional leadership development. The Ambassadors committee is the “goodwill arm” of the Chamber, here you work events and get to know other members very quickly. The Economic Development committee is working with the three municipalities to bring more businesses and customers

to the Carbon Valley. Then there is the Marketing committee, Finance committee, Education & Scholarship committee and various event committees. Build your business while promoting developments of interest to local businesses and the community at large. • Visibility – The old adage of “out of sight, out of mind” applies here. While companies are looking to be seen in the cyber world and are doing a very good job of it, nothing sells your business better than being in front of people face to face. You are the business and the business is you. The client is more likely to buy when they know you are the brains behind the business and have seen you regularly participating in non-transaction based functions. • Community Connection – Some business think that they are too big or not local enough to need a local chamber of commerce. One flaw in that thinking is they and their employees are very much a part of the local economy, regardless of the number of employees or franchise locations they have in other areas or states. Chambers are not-for-profit organizations with the desire to lift the economy. Sometimes being a good “corporate citizen” means being the community partner that all the “little guys” expect you to be. If a major player in the local economy isn’t involved in discussions about the local economy, then the conversations, and potentially decisions, are missing a key point of view. • Programs and Events – Membership in a chamber of commerce provides access to all of their programs and events, which are many. Chamber events include business training luncheons, networking evets, award banquets, golf tournaments, community celebrations

Chamber and Community Events: November 3, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Business After Hours @Crestone Peak Resources in Firestone November 10, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick November 10, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course November 11, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Jen KaytonEdward Jones Office in Firestone November 16, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @ Valley Bank & Trust in Dacono November 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon and Non-Profit Showcase @ Saddleback Golf Club in Firestone November 17, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone November 18, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Office Conference Room

Community Events November 8, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall November 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick November 9, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone November 9, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall November 14, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall November 19, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ Prairie Greens in Frederick November 22, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall November 23, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall November 28, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall

December 1, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Business After Hours @ Adams Bank & Trust in Firestone

December 3, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Carbon Valley Holiday Festival-Firestone @ Coal Ridge Middle School

December 8, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick

December 3, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Carbon Valley Holiday Festival-Dacono @ City Hall

December 8, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course December 9, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Jen KaytonEdward Jones Office in Firestone December 15, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone December 16, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Office Conference Room

December 3, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Carbon Valley Holiday Festival-Frederick @ Crist Park December 13, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall December 13, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick December 14, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone December 14, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall

and many others. All of these events are designed to build your business in some fashion, whether through training, promotion, networking or community service and can be the perfect addition to other methods a business employs for building their business. Because of these reasons, and many others, chambers are known to stimulate business-to-business commerce in the local economy. Research shows that a major part of small business typically comes from business-to business service, so participating in local chamber of commerce as a small (or large) business is an easy way to increase visibility, build credibility and expand your contacts. I must point out the importance of the word participate. Joining a chamber is great. A business receives many benefits, visibly and behind the scenes. However, joining only gets you just so far. Participating is the true key to receiving the benefits of chamber membership. It is similar to sitting in any training course for an hour, all the while posting to social media, you are no better off than if you did not attend. Only through attending events, taking to members you have never met before, serving on a committee and taking advantage of the advertising opportunities presented, your membership will become nothing more than another calendar item you will avoid, to create time for “more important” or “more urgent” business and not truly become the benefit to your business you have been looking for. It’s up to you… For more information about the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce contact Executive Director, Julia Davis, 303.833.5933 or julia@ carbonvalleychamber.com.

New Members

Julia K. Davis, Executive Director

Attention Chamber Members The Chamber is partnering with Carbon Valley Advertising to provide you with an exclusive 50% discount on CVCR advertising, when you purchase a regularly priced ad in the upcoming 2017 I-25 Corridor Communities Magazine. Magazine ad reservations are being taken now. Call 303.775.5901 or email carbonvalleyads@gmail.com for details. As a Chamber member, your firm will be listed twice. Logo listing upgrades are also available. View the 2016 I-25 Corridor Communities Magazine at www.i25corridor.com.

Amy Norton – Arbonne Independent Consultant Frederick CO www.amynorton1.arbonne.com Black Hills Energy Carly West Denver, CO https://blackhillsenergy.com Crestone Peak Resources Bridget Ford Denver CO www.crestonepeakresources.com Falcon Unmanned Chris Miser Frederick, CO www.falconunmanned.com Happiness Through Horses Kim Swaney Fort Lupton, CO Kimswaney45@gmail.com Senior Resource Services Janet Bedingfield Greeley, CO www.seniorresourceservices.info Sit Means Sit Dog Training Sandy Brady Firestone, CO longmont.sitmeanssit.com Your Berry Own Home, Inc. Heather Berry Firestone, CO www.yourberryownhome.com

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EDUCATION TTER S A M

Prairie Ridge Elementary School

ifth graders explore science and team building skills during annual outdoor learning experience Every year, fifth grade students at Prairie Ridge Elementary spend three days immersed in the outdoors. At CalWood Environmental Camp, students stay from Wednesday to Friday, learning Homesteading and Orienteering skills. The idea came up two years ago, when staff wanted to create a signature event that fifth graders would remember. “We have kids from last year coming back and reminiscing about our trip to Cal-Wood.” says Jeff Cannon, a fifth grade teacher at Prairie Ridge. For about a third of the students, this is their first time camping away from their families, though the activity packed three days leave little time for homesickness. “We talk extensively about what they will expect to see and do, about how their time is spent doing so many activities and learning about themselves and their classmates that they don’t have time to even think about home.” says Andrea Antill, a fifth grade teacher at Prairie Ridge Elementary. They also take the trip early in the year, which gives teachers a good indication of student background knowledge and lays the foundation for science lessons throughout the school year.

During the trip students study orienteering and homesteading, which is a continuation of what they study in fourth grade. “The students get to visit an actual Homestead on property and learn about what life was like in the 1800’s, complete with sawing wood with a two person saw, making butter, and acting out what it would be like to attend school in the pioneer days,” says Cannon. Orienteering lessons focus on reading compasses and maps, and students also participate in plenty of team building activities over the week. This gives students the chance to see what they’ve learned about in action and build teamwork skills along the way. Classroom teachers incorporate the team building activities into the school’s daily movement time, and “All of the lessons done at Cal-Wood serve as base knowledge to be further supported in the classroom, some with the support of science kits provided by the district,” says Elana Wolfinbarger, a fifth grade teacher at Prairie Ridge. Though the biggest takeaway, she says, is the team building between students. “By the time the trip ended, kids were listening to other ideas and points of view, and working problems out together... New friendships have blossomed, and there is a better sense of camaraderie and trust, after having ‘lived together’ for 3 days.”

Frederick High School

hat an amazing start to the school year. I am excited to be the principal at Frederick High and I am proud to partner with parents, teachers and staff in supporting the academic growth of our students. One focus this year is to redefine how our students access postsecondary learning. The latest research indicates that 74 percent of the jobs available to our graduates in the year 2020 will require an education beyond high school. At Frederick, we are preparing each student for a postsecondary learning opportunity that best meets their individual interests. This includes attending a four-year college, a two-year college, trade school, workforce training program or joining the military. Our students have the ability to earn up to 34 college credits before leaving high school. We offer high-level classes through CU Gold, Advanced Placement, Project Lead the Way Biomedical program and additional concurrent enrolment courses through Front Range Community College. We also launched a new advisory

program that helps students navigate the college application process. Every student is assigned an advisory teacher who mentors and works with them for 30 minutes every Wednesday throughout all four years. During this advisory class, students will explore career possibilities, set goals, put their four-year academic plan together, work on completing college applications and apply for scholarships. In addition to our strong academics, we have a robust offering of high-quality cocurricular activities and athletic programs. These opportunities foster growth, respect and build strong leadership skills that students can apply during and after high school. Frederick High is proud to be a school in the St. Vrain Valley District. We are united with all schools throughout the Carbon Valley area in our commitment to preparing every student to achieve the goal of being prepared for postsecondary learning and workforce options. Sincerely, Brian Young, Principal Frederick High

One Size Does Not Fit All When It Comes to Education!

ne size DOES NOT fit all when it comes to education! You should have the right to choose a school that best meets the needs of your child or children. This is the number one reason charter schools arrived on the education scene. Charters serve all children, not just those that learn best in a traditional school environment. This encompasses gifted children, children of parents looking for a safe environment, struggling students, children whose parents want more direct involvement in their child’s education, special needs students and the list goes on. Charter schools stress a personalized approach to education, including such things as small class sizes, more individual attention to each student, rigorous and research-based curriculum and a strong parental presence. Carbon Valley Academy strives to offer all of this and more. First and foremost, our focus is KIDS! They are our number one priority and everything we do is driven with that in mind. Our academics stem from the nationally recognized Core Knowledge Program which stresses the need for subject-content knowledge in order to produce strong academic skills. Core Knowledge is different in that it tells us what a student should KNOW versus what they should BE ABLE TO DO. Carbon Valley Academy boasts a knowledgeable, focused and caring faculty. High expectations are key with them. Fluidity in ability allows our students to receive instruction at the appropriate level, not too hard so as to frustrate and not too low so as to bore them. Being fluid allows them to move as their skills and abilities change. The data driven approach we take lets teachers stay on top of their students’ ability and make regular and necessary adjustments so as to keep them performing at their correct levels. Here at Carbon Valley Academy, we also consider students, parents, the community and all of our staff, family. Our culture is one of inclusiveness. Everyone knows one another and meaningful parental involvement is encouraged and valued. Teachers strive to make personal connections with their students which allows students to feel safe and cared for so as to focus on their job as a student. Carbon Valley Academy also places a strong emphasis on character; so much so that it is part of our mission statement. We champion character and feel it is as much a part of a students’ educational experience as academics. This year we have started

a slow implementation of a program, ‘The Leader in Me’ as a character focus. This program is based on ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. Through the habits, our students are learning to be leaders as well as positive, productive members of society. Some other highlights of Carbon Valley Academy include the multiple field trips our students take yearly; including a bi-yearly trip for our 7th and 8th graders to our nations’ capitol, Washington D.C. This year our students will be going to D.C. to experience the inauguration of our new president…what an opportunity! We are proud to have a uniform program in which all students take part. Having students in uniform allows them to focus on character and academics rather than the latest fashion. We offer multiple after school clubs and activities for all ages and our middle school students participate in various sports, competing with other district schools. Projects are a large part of how we teach and how students learn. All students have the opportunity throughout the year to share with others their learning through the projects they create. It is a testament to the innovation that’s made possible as a charter school. Carbon Valley Academy has chosen to offer FREE full day kindergarten as a way to introduce new families to us. We believe that once you’ve experienced the Carbon Valley Academy way, the choice of where to educate your child will be clear. This year CVA has developed some special electives for our middle school students. Some of what we are offering include Outdoor Education, Yoga, Theatre Set Design and the list goes on. Teachers are also looking at data to ensure that students are being placed in the core classes that meet their individual needs. Finally, this year we are rolling out ‘Standards-Based’ reporting for our 1st5th graders. Rather than the traditional grading scale, parents will learn exact areas that students are thriving in and areas where support is necessary. This will provide a clear picture of what students know, what they are learning and where an academic focus should be. 2016-2017 promises to be yet another outstanding year at CVA! We are really excited to have you experience it with us! Just a note, enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year will open December 1, 2016. Julie Johnson, Principal, Carbon Valley Academy

Legacy Elementary PTO Delivers Successful Miners Day 5K & the FUNdrun The Legacy Elementary PTO kicked off the 2016/2017 school year with two successful events, the Miners Day 5K and the FUNdrun. These two events help support the students and teachers at Legacy Elementary by raising funds for field trips, teacher materials, musical resources and so much more. The Legacy PTO is incredibly grateful to all those who contributed time and resources to ensuring that these events ran smoothly and raised funds for our school. A heartfelt thanks goes to the 5K corporate sponsors: Town of Frederick, City of Dacono, Otter Box, Firestone Orthodontics – Dr. Lang, United Power, Northern Colorado Construction, King Soopers, El Dorado, Safeway, Ziggi’s Coffee, Papa Frank’s, TCBY, Rema Momentum Jami Bedsaul, and UME Custom Embroidery. We also thank those individuals who lent a hand of support: Larissa Waneka, Alicia Cross, Regina Metivier, Cindy Zimmerman, Mary Harte, and the FHS cross country team, and Legacy Elementary teachers Ms. Westmoreland, Ms. Pickett, Mr. and Mrs. Diemert, Mrs. Randolph, Ms. Cardenas, Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Mehnert, Ms. Claypool, Mr. Bianco and Ms. Lott. Also, a tremendous thanks to the excellent leadership and planning by the 5K and FUNdrun committees for their dedication and guidance in helping these events to be a tremendous success for all who participated. Thank you!

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United Power Presents Town of Firestone with Capital Credit Refund

nited Power presented the Town of Firestone with a capital credit refund at its Oct. 12, 2016, Board of Trustees meeting, representing the Town’s portion of the 2015 capital credit retirement from United Power. Representatives from United Power at the meeting for the check presentation included Darryl Schiver, CEO, Bill Meier, senior community affairs representative, and Ginny Buczek, Board of Directors and director representing the west district.

United Power is an electric cooperative that provides its members with “at cost” electric service. At the end of each year, any profits remaining after expenses are paid are returned to members in the form of capital credits. The Town of Firestone received an amount based on its length of membership with United Power and the amount of power used during a set period.

Photo below: Those in attendance included front from left: Darryl Schiver, United Power CEO; Jenny Buczek, Board of Directors; Bill Meier, Senior Community Affairs Representative; Paul Sorensen, Mayor; and Bobbi Sindelar, Mayor Pro-tem. Back from left: Doug Sharp, Trustee; John Damsma, Trustee; and Samantha Meiring, Trustee.

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Learning the Piano is Enjoyable

aren Reinhold, is a local piano teacher extraordinaire. The woman who operates from her Frederick studio and calls her company Enjoyable Noise is intentional about her students’ learning piano and equally intent that they have fun in the process. Karen offers private piano lessons for ages 3-103. She also offers voice lessons for those 10 and older. In addition, she specializes in working with 4-6-year-old students. Karen declares that kids at that young age soak up information uniquely. She adds that studies have shown that it boosts the kids’ spatial reasoning up to 34% just by starting at that earlier age. While most of us would find that particular age group challenging, Karen loves It and sees it as an opportunity to teach with a unique style that fits the children’s attention span. Karen shares, “My main focus in my teaching and life in general is that I like to keep the process FUN and Playful, and at the same time I love to continue my personal growth, and inspire those around me to stretch themselves to grow, too. I love seeing the students progress in a way that is fun for them, and to see how proud they are after performing for their peers, and larger recital audiences.” The testimonials on Karen’s behalf are exactly what a parent or adult student looks for in deciding on a teacher. Just a few are: • Karen is a great teacher, always reliable and on time. She is an excellent piano and singing coach and I would definitely recommend her. I love Karen’s upbeat and optimistic attitude and how she makes it fun. Laura H. • Karen inspired my son to play the piano through high school, giving him confidence and a lifelong love of music. We will be forever grateful for the role she

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Child Care in the Carbon Valley Area Bloom! Montessori Preschool Longmont Ages 2yrs – 6 yrs (303)776-8173—L Busy Bee Preschool Ridgecrest Ages 3yrs - 5yrs (303)506-8825—L Capture the Magic Child Care Frederick All Ages (720)224-6166—L Carbon Valley Child Care Carbon Valley Area Ages 3yrs – 11yrs (303)833-0398—L Catching Butterflies Preschool Idaho Creek, Firestone Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (970)301-0942—L Creative Years Learning Ctr Carbon Valley

Ages 6wks – 12yrs (303)833-9001—L

Exploring Minds Academy Erie Ages 6wks – 12yrs (303)828-3452—L Forever Young Child Care Frederick/Erie All Ages (970)402-3997—L Frederick Day Care Country Side Ages 6mo and up (720)362-2644—L Grandma Bea Day Care Mead Ages 2yrs-4yrs (970)535-0109—L Here We Grow www.hwgchildcare.com Longmont—L

Home Away from Home Sagebrush Ages Birth – 7yrs (720)333-4889—L

Little Blessings Preschool LLC Sagebrush Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (303)482-5352—L

Marcy’s Daycare Old Frederick Ages 6wks – 5yrs (303)833-3411—L

Husky Club @ Centennial Elementary School Ages (K-5th grade) (720)652-8240

Little People’s Place Wyndham Hill Ages Birth – 5yrs (720) 535-8040—L

Miss Amy’s Preschool St. Vrain Ranch Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (303)833-4030—L

Imaginations at Work Firestone Little Wonders Daycare Wyndham Hill Ages 3yrs – 5yrs All Ages (303)833-6745—L (303)774-0874—L Just Like Home Childcare Lion’s Den Frederick/Savannah sub. Legacy Elementary Ages Birth – 12yrs School Ages (K - 5th grade) (303)827-8792—L (720)652-8169 Kim Sanger’s Family Child Many Blessings Child Care Care, Erie Center Ages 8mo – 12 yrs Ages 1yr-12yrs (303)828-4620—L (303)857-2359—L Little Critters Firestone (303)817-7139—L

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Miss Ross’s Daycare Firestone Ages Birth – 3yrs (858)228-0619—L Messiah Lutheran School 1335 Francis St., Longmont Ages 2.5yrs – 5yrs Kindergarten Enrichment Mon, Wed 12pm-3pm Ages 5yrs & 6yrs (303)776-3466 Monarch Preschool Carbon Valley Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (720)633-7808—L

Ohana Montessori Frederick/Thunder Valley 6 wks and up Before/After School (720)542-8123—L Pineridge Preschool E. Longmont-119/The Elms Ages 6wks – 5yrs (303)772-6873—L Playhouse Day Care St. Vrain Ranch Ages Birth – 5yrs (303)833-3648—L Rising Stars Child Care All Ages (303)257-0384—L Sharon’s Daycare Ridgecrest Ages 6wks – 6yrs (303)833-4529—L

played in his life. Laura M. • Karen has been teaching my daughter piano & voice for the past several years. Not only does she motivate her to grow & succeed through coaching, but Karen is an outstanding example of what it means to be a passionate musician. Thank you, Karen! Sharon B. Karen loves to see how students continue with music after they graduate from high school, whether it’s for fun, or to continue their study of music in college. Most of all she loves the relationships she builds with the students and their families over the years of their private lessons together. Karen grew up in a musical family and earned a Bachelor of Music at Wheaton Conservatory, IL. She earned her teacher’s license at Bethel College, MN and taught music in the Edina and Chaska, MN Schools. She has been teaching private piano lessons since 1997 and specializing in preschool piano lessons since 2004. She added voice lessons in 2007. Karen has been a Carbon Valley resident for 11 years. When she’s not teaching, she loves to sing and compose songs, as well as hike and bike. Karen’s teaching hours vary. Contact her for availability. Her website is EnjoyableNoise. com. Call or text Karen at 303.725.2737 for a sample lesson. Her email is TheBridge@ enjoyablenoise.com.

Shooting Stars Daycare Summit View Estates-Fred Ages 1yrs – 5yrs (303)514-9487—L

Tiny Tykes Child Care Firestone All Ages (970)303-7281—L

Soaring Eagles Child Care Prairie Ridge Elementary School Ages (K – 5th grade) (720)494-3641

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Stephanie’s Daycare Raspberry Hill-Frederick Ages 2mos – 12yrs (303)902-2785—L

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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead fear the Lord and turn your back on evil. Then you will gain renewed health and vitality.” Pr 3:5-8, NLT

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Happy Birthday to our grandsons! Isaiah’s (left) was October 20 and Braiden’s (right) was October 23. We love you both to the moon and back!! Poppy and Nanny.

Happy 8th Birthday Chloe! We are so proud of your fierce, never give up attitude. You sparkle and shine, are an amazing sister and make our family complete. We love you so much Chloe-Bug! Love mommy and daddy and family.

I hope you are able to absorb all the love your family has for you, Robert. Enjoy Nov. 14th, but more importantly, live the life that is meant for you. And thank you for all that you add to our lives. You are a special man: son, brother, uncle, grandson, cousin, and friend.

Happy Golden Birthday Josh!! We admire your love for sports and your sweet, caring heart! You are so creative when you have a project or idea in mind. I love how you give me massages and want to cuddle with me. Thank you for becoming more and more responsible. Now just quit annoying your sister ;) We love you and are always here for you! Love, Momma and Ke-Ke

Londyn, “Today you are you, that is truer than true.. There is no one alive who is more Youer than You” -Dr. Seuss You are without a doubt one of a kind, and a smart and beautiful girl! Happy 6th Birthday! Love, Mom, Dad, and Mason

To the sister that I don’t have, who moved away without goodbye. The division did more than divide, it left a family broke inside. The distance that you’ve put between, isn’t just in miles and scene, but heart and love and all that’s gone, because truly together is where we belong. Happy Birthday from 1,600 miles away. I still love you.

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he more potential buyers there are for a property, the more likely it is that the price will be driven up. The opposite is also true, if there are fewer potential buyers, the price will tend to be pushed downward. Over the past couple of years, we are seeing HOA’s adopt policies that may be hurting the value of their home owners by having policies that drive away potential buyers for the area. While it is likely that this is not what was desired by an individual policy, the unintended consequence is that these properties end up more expensive to purchase and thus the number of potential buyers are reduced. The specific policies I am referring to usually take place in a few areas. First, in getting a potential buyer access to the HOA information and documentation. When a purchaser is looking to buy in a given neighborhood that has a HOA, the buyer will want to review the HOA rules & regulations, newsletters, meeting minutes, covenants and other pertinent information. Most Associations have moved this information online so that access is quick and easy. Unfortunately, some HOA’s have instituted policies that require a potential buyer to register and pay for the ability to review these documents. One of the buyer’s first impressions of the neighborhood is then very negative compared to other areas. If they have to pay for this access, they are likely to want to pay less somewhere else, which is typically on the sales price of the home. This charge can also act as a deterrent to

purchasing in this subdivision as compared to another that does not have the fee. The second, similar problem is with transfer fees. Some HOA’s charge excessive or different transfer fees, depending on the seller of the property. If the seller is a bank, or HUD, the transfer fee is doubled or tripled. What is not realized is that in most all of those transactions, the transfer fee is passed along to the buyer, thus increasing the cost of the transaction to the buyer. Again, when the cost is increased in a fee, the amount the buyer is willing to pay for the property decreases, thus hurting the property values in the neighborhood. Similarly, the buyer may just choose to look at other homes without the additional fee, thus decreasing the number of potential buyers for a given subdivision. The third area we are seeing difficulties with is in communication. Often times during a transaction, the buyer or seller will need to contact the HOA regarding a specific issue. If is takes more than a few days to speak to someone, that can cause problems in the transaction. There are benefits to having an HOA in a subdivision and often times, that cab be one of the reasons that people buy a particular property. You just need to look out for the unintended consequences. Be involved in your local HOA so that it can be an asset for your neighborhood.

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he Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado (NOCO HBA) announces the winners of this year’s NOCO HBA Parade of Homes. The NOCO HBA Parade of Homes was held over two weekends in September, covering homes from Platteville to Wellington. Each home was professionally judged for a multitude of features including landscaping, floor plan, architectural exterior, interior decorating and more. Awards were presented at the Parade of Homes Awards Reception held at the Budweiser Event Center Thursday evening, 10/13/16 to the following builder’s in these categories: • Best Architectural Exterior Custom On-Site

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s more and more November periodicals come my way, I realize, I don’t want to talk about turkey. There are dozens of recipes and variations published this time every year. My turkey choice is all natural, raised without growth hormones or other modern day chemicals. My cooking method is traditional roasting with simple, fresh organic spices, butter and olive oil rubbed inside and out. Nothing else tastes like Thanksgiving to me, and I am thankful that we can still find poultry produced the way our grandparents raised it – naturally. There, that is all the turkey talk I have in me! The sides, on the other hand, leave me room for creativity every year. I try to incorporate the healthy with the more traditional for that special menu. Granted, my Mom’s Southern Cornbread Dressing is the only dressing I enjoy. I make others for people like my husband who want a bread stuffing, and paleo friends who don’t eat bread (Squash Dressing). Alas, the other Thanksgiving dishes change with my mood and the year.

I have made a form of mashed sweet potatoes for many years. This recipe for a spicy version is my favorite by far. I have been making these for more than 20 years (before chipotle was a household word) and right after I tasted them at a steak restaurant. If you want to make a variation on your sweet potatoes this year that is tasty, healthy and simple, look no further. And remember, it’s not all about the food. Gratitude and family are the reasons that we have Thanksgiving Day feasts – Count Your Blessings and Enjoy!

Chipotle-Lime Mashed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients: 4 large organic sweet potatoes (approximately 2 lbs.) 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (found in most grocery stores in the spice section) Juice of 1 fresh lime ½ teaspoon sea salt Directions: 1) Wash and peel potatoes; cut into 2 inch cubes. 2) Using a large double boiler, steam over 2-3 inches of boiling water until soft, about 15-20 minutes. (This method will help retain vitamin content and flavor.) Remove to a large mixing bowl. 3) In a small saucepan, melt the butter; whisk in the chipotle powder, salt and fresh lime juice. Pour this mixture over the hot steamed potatoes. 4) Use a hand blender or electric hand mixer and blend until sweet potato mixture is smooth.

Jo Ann Honey, along with her husband Richard, own Front Range Organic and All Natural Meats in Longmont. She is a self-professed “closet chef” with over 30 years of cooking for family and friends. She has been published in Taste of Home magazines and cookbooks, was a Taste of Home Field Editor for 20 plus years, and has won a few cooking contests along the way. She strives for healthy, fresh, natural ingredients in her cooking while also supporting a busy lifestyle. She loves to offer advice on “tips and tricks” in the kitchen, as learned from her own mother and grandmother and countless cooking shows and cookbooks. Their business number is 720.204.6813.

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Food for the Soul: Thanksgiving Thoughts

he Holiday season is upon us and so is election season! I am sure this year, like many people, you have mixed emotions about our country! It may be hard for you to grasp what there is to be thankful for in regards to this country! I can assure you there are many, many things to be thankful for even during this turmoil of an election year. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

This may be a head scratcher, but We enjoy many freedoms here in the U.S. that we should be absolutely thankful for today! As I am sitting here in the comfort of my own home, listening to my children homeschool, and not stressing out about whether or not someone is going to come and take away my freedom! I am not thinking about If I will be able to attend church on Sunday without worry

of persecution. I am not worried about the government taking away my ability to own my own business. I am not afraid of whether we will have food on the table! These are things that honestly I rarely think about! We have many great things in this country that all over the world people will only dream of having! We still have the freedom: • To Vote • Of Religion • Of Free Trade • Of Speech • Of Press • To Petition God has truly blessed this country. We have many things to be thankful for no matter who ends up as our politicians! I often hear people who say they wish a certain politician would change their policies! I would encourage you to rethink what you are asking. Truly man’s heart will never change unless God changes

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ith the addition of two new providers, UCHealth expanded its primary care options in Longmont in September. Another new provider is boosting access to cardiology services in Fort Collins as well. All three providers are now caring for patients as part of UCHealth’s provider group, Colorado Health Medical Group. Dr. Stephanie Dettlebach joined the family medicine team at UCHealth Longmont Clinic, 1925 W. Mountain View Ave. As a primary care p rov i d e r, Dettlebach s t r o n g l y believes in prevention and treating the person as a whole, not just the symptoms. “I believe mental and physical health are intertwined,” she said. She is interested in treating entire families, women’s health, child and adolescent health. She also is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance in diabetes management. Dettlebach earned a medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. She completed a residency in family medicine at Barberton Citizens Hospital in Barberton, Ohio. To schedule an appointment or for more information about UCHealth Family Medicine at Longmont Clinic, call 720.494.3121. Physician assistant Mark Malone joined the internal medicine team at UCHealth Longmont Clinic. H e believes in always p u t t i n g the patient first, from involving patients in the decisions about their care to answering all of their questions in terms that they can understand. “I understand that the process of medicine is often confusing to many and will do my best to provide a clear understanding of health problems and a plan of action,” he said.

Malone has a background in internal medicine, orthopedics and emergency medicine. He earned an associate of applied science degree in physician assistant studies from Cuyahoga Community College in Parma, Ohio. To schedule an appointment or for more information about UCHealth Internal Medicine at Longmont Clinic, call 720.494.3126. Dr. Jacob Chacko joined the team at UCHealth Heart Center, 2121 E. Harmony Road in Fort Collins. H e believes that with effective communication a n d transparenc y, all patients are able to make good decisions about their health. “I strive to form a collaborative relationship with all of my patients, so that together, we can determine the best plan of care for them as individuals,” he said. Chacko is especially interested in helping patients with hypertension, vascular disease and valvular heart disease. He earned a medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. Chacko also completed a residency in internal medicine at Northwestern and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at University of Illinois at Chicago. To schedule an appointment or for more information about UCHealth Heart Center, call 970.221.1000. About UCHealth UCHealth is a Front Range health system that delivers the highest quality patient care with the highest quality patient experience. UCHealth combines Memorial Hospital, Poudre Valley Hospital, Medical Center of the Rockies, Colorado Health Medical Group and University of Colorado Hospital into an organization dedicated to health and providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Separately, these institutions can continue providing superior care to patients and service to the communities they serve. Together, they push the boundaries of medicine, attracting more research funding, hosting more clinical trials and improving health through innovation

their heart! Scripture teaches us in Proverbs 21:1, “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.” I would encourage you instead of praying that the politicians change their view, that you ask God to change their heart! Ultimately at the end of the day, I would encourage you to pray earnestly that these politicians come to a Saving knowledge of Christ! To have a corrupt man in politics who changes his mind is a set up for future disaster! But a man who is redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ has the Holy Spirit to guide him, not just one issue, but all his whole political career! If God changes the heart of the politicians, He can also change the

direction of this country! As Proverbs 21:1 tells us, that as He changes the heart of the king, He can also change the direction of a country. Nothing in this upcoming election is a surprise to God. Nothing! As this awesome Thanksgiving season is upon us, take a step back and look at an outside perspective of what the Lord has truly blessed you with! Even the poorest of poor in the U.S. are still the richest in the world.

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he season of autumn is the emphasis of this article. While some of the information is stated again from the October article, the point is to reinforce the idea of offering thanks to the continual process of letting go of and receiving life... and the challenges we face. There are moments, months and years when we ask ourselves, “what is the point of going through this? What is the point of this particular painful event?” The answer can sometimes take years to show itself. The growth we harvest from these events can be life changing as we evolve into more understanding, compassionate people, not only toward everyone around us, but toward ourselves. The ability to show ourselves acceptance and compassion helps each of us to understand that we are much like an aspen grove, completely connected. The change of seasons presents an excellent opportunity for self reflection, introspection, and renewal. The Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine associates all energy and substance to five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each element corresponds to particular organs, emotions and seasons. Autumn is characterized by the Metal element. Functionally, Metal corresponds to the Lung and Large Intestine. For survival, both organs need to receive and eliminate properly. The emotional process of receiving and eliminating are not necessarily easy practices. Generally, we are a society of “do it yourself-ers” and we also have the desire to hold on. We collect mementos, clothing, pictures, and we hold onto relationships, pain, ideas and values

that may not be serving us anymore. The lesson of autumn and the Metal element is that of trusting that letting go of what no longer serves a purpose will bring us what we need to receive. The challenge may be having faith that we always receive exactly what we need, recognizing it, and expressing our deepest gratitude for these gifts. As we physically go through our homes and offices getting rid of accumulated “stuff ” that no longer serves a purpose, it allows us time to think about what we value materially and spiritually. What is no longer valuable to us may be absolutely essential to another. This time then provides a moment to give to others in need, while also providing an opportunity to give thanks and appreciation for what we have, and space to receive what is truly essential. To read more articles like this, visit daisylear.com. This holiday season I am offering a special rate for the personalized Guided Health Consultation! For Nov/Dec/Jan the one hour consultation is $40. The personalized session involves looking at your health history and current concerns, and providing you with an at-home plan of action. T h i s s p e c i a l invitation is intended for those who are not interested in acupuncture, but ARE ready for change.

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f you have a woman in your life who’s expressed interest in getting healthier and fit, Time For Change Personal Training could be the perfect fit for a Christmas or birthday gift that she’ll appreciate. If you’re a female reading this article, this could also be a gift that you give yourself. Gifting you or your loved one with mobile personal training sessions is a gift that keeps on giving. I’m Tracy Rewerts, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer. I can help them safely and effectively exercise to meet their health and fitness goals. I’m a mobile personal trainer, so I’ll come work with her at her home. I’m a fitness nutrition specialist, so I’ll be able to assist them with healthy nutrition and custom meal plans if they need as well. I also have two degrees in Biology and Occupational Therapy that I use my past experience of working in a hospital to apply what I’ve learned to help my clients with their custom workout programs. Listed below are some benefits of exercise and great reasons why you should gift them with fitness that will help them improve their quality of life: • Increase strength and well-being • Help prevent injury • Reduce blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer • Improve cognition and learning • Lose body fat • Increase lean muscle mass • Helps you make lifelong changes to your eating and exercise habits

If you or your loved one are looking for someone to teach them how to exercise safely, accountability to stay on track, encouragement, and motivation, then I welcome the opportunity to work with them starting soon or after the holidays in January. A gift certificate is the perfect way to introduce your loved one to the benefits of working with a Certified Personal Trainer. You can purchase any of my Mobile Personal Training packages or a Fitness Group Punch Card to give as a gift, or you can purchase a gift certificate for a specific dollar amount that your recipient can apply toward the package of her choice. Watch for my Black Friday Fitness Specials on November 25th that I’ll run only on my Facebook business page Time For Change Personal Training. Go ahead and “Like” my Facebook page now for fitness motivation and info, then you won’t miss the specials on that day. So this year, give the gift that actually does keep on giving. Whether you purchase a package for a loved one or yourself, nothing shows you care more than the gift of better health! Visit my website at www. TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com and click on the services page for prices of packages. Then call 303-828-2856 to get your gift certificates.

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seating. Only 200 tickets are available and can be reserved online at https:// firestoneclassicalmusicconcert.eventbrite. com, or picked up at the Firestone Community Development Department, 8308 Colorado Blvd. Ste. 200. As part of the Firestone Cultural Committee’s commitment to increasing cultural opportunities, this concert is an exciting new event for the community. This event is presented in partnership with the Cultural Committee, Saddleback Golf Course, the Longmont Symphony Orchestra and the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www. firestoneco.gov/concerts.

ast month I talked about our recent Danube River Cruise. I briefly described our ports of call along the way. As promised, this month I will talk about several of our stops included the beginning of our cruise in Budapest Hungary. Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe. In 1989, Hungary became the first communist-bloc country to open its borders with Western Europe. It is said of the capital, “Budapest is a quiet city; her history is hidden behind the windows of the old houses. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of the medieval area in the Buda side. After you either walk across the infamous Chain Bridge or take the funicular to the top, visit the St. Matthias Cathedral and the Fisherman’s Bastian to get a bird’s eye view of the Danube and the Pest side. There are so many wonderful little cafes to enjoy a great strong cup of coffee and a pastry. Once you have toured the Buda side, mingle in the bustling crowds on the Pest side. Visit the amazing Parliament building – a must tour inside and you will need to bring your passport along, and see the oldest royal crown in Europe. Rubik’s cube, fearless horsemen, medical spas, hot goulash soup, Attila the Hun, a wine with a potent kick called “bull’s blood,” spicy salami, and fiery paprika—all this is Hungary, and there’s much more. We walked to a wonderful restaurant that served strudel (not just apple but an assortment of fruits or meats)

and of course, Hungarian goulash! We enjoyed some amazing local wines and beers. Budapest is a friendly, safe city to explore by foot. I would definitely return. Our next port was in Slovakia. Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia with some great history, restaurants and also has their own breweries. We toured the Old Town on our walking tour through narrow alleyways and cobblestone streets. We visited St. Martin’s Cathedral which was the coronation church for the Kingdom of Hungary for several centuries. So much history everywhere! We cruised through several locks, which are always fascinating. Our next port was to one of the largest cities we visited on our cruise, Vienna Austria. This is where I will stop until next time. I must say that cruising the rivers in Europe are on many bucket lists and I would be more than happy to help you plan this wonderful experience. River cruising both in Europe and the US are becoming more and more popular. Relaxing or active is your choice. Scenery, history, culinary delights describes all of these cruises. This is the time of year to take advantage of the offers the River Cruise companies promote. Please feel free to contact Judy Bakanec.

Judy Bakanec is owner of Going Places Travel in Frederick. Call her at 303-485-9930 or email her at judy@goingplaces-travel.com.

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Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce Events—Ribbon Cutting Celebrations UC Health Carbon Valley Health Center in Firestone

Centura Carbon Valley Neighborhood Health Center in Firestone

Peel—Pizza Restaurant in Frederick

Centennial Bank and Trust in Thornton

Honor Night for Our People in Blue

The Chamber held Honor Night for Our People in Blue. The Chamber worked with Fireshouse Subs in Thornton and Texas Roadhouse in Longmont to provide dinner for each of our community police and fire departments. Chamber Members provided thank you cards and snacks, desserts, and appetizers to compliment the dinners.

Police Appreciation-Dacono

Firefighter Appreciation-Frederick Firestone Fire Protection

Police Appreciation-Firestone

Firefight Appreciation-Mountain View Fire Protection

Police Appreciation-Frederick

Firefight Appreciation-Mountain View Fire Protection

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In and Around Carbon Valley Over St. Brigit Episcopal Church Silent Auction To Benefit Community Outreach the Next Month or So Brigit Episcopal Church will partner Help Center, as well as the church’s own St. with area businesses for its fourth community outreach programs, including Helping Hands Food Rotary Is Seeking annual Silent Auction, benefitting St. a free health fair, Adopt-a-Family and Nominations for Community Heroes

The Carbon Valley Rotary Club is accepting nominations from the public in four categories of community service: 1st Responder (Firefighter/EMS or Law Enforcement), Education, Community Adult (18 yrs and older) and Community Youth (17 yrs and younger). Anyone can submit, anyone can win. Rotary wants to recognize area residents who have donated their time toward either a specific community project or who continue to aid the community on an ongoing basis. Selection will be based on the nominee’s effort in going above and beyond in serving the community, and their dedication to improve the quality of life within the Carbon Valley area. Winning nominees will be honored at Rotary’s 9th Annual Community Heroes Awards Breakfast 7am – 8:30 am Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Bella Rosa Golf Club in Frederick. There is no limit to the number of nominations that can be submitted because there is no limit to the amount of good that is performed every day. Deadline to submit nominations is December 10, 2016. Nominations must be submitted on Rotary’s nomination form, one nominee per form. Nomination forms can be accessed at www.carbonvalleyrotary.org or by emailing info@carbonvalleyrotary.org.

Holiday Boutique in Frederick Holiday Boutique at the Prairie Greens Clubhouse in Frederick on Dec 21st. Last minute shopping? We have great handmade gifts, Christmas cookie gift sets, pink zebra home décor and much more. Located at 7781 Mountain View. or call 720-772-1007 for more information.

Pantry

We are open the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 730 p.m. to serve anyone in need of food assistance. We also invite you to join us for a free community dinner during this time. Emergency boxes are also available. We are located at 451 Oak Street in Frederick, inside Life Fellowship Church. Please contact Stephanie @ 303-709-5218 with any questions or if you are in need of an emergency food box.

Essential Oils: Medicine Cabinet Makeover On Nov. 14th at 10184 E. I-25 Frontage Rd. in Firestone from 7-8pm. Presentation takes place inside Inspiring Talkers Rehab Center next to the Kia dealer. Gennelle Thurman has been an essential oil enthusiast for over two years and is on the path to becoming a certified clinical aromatherapist. She is passionate and dedicated to helping people take control of their family’s health through safer, cheaper, more effective health care alternatives by using natural solutions. Join us at HG Wellness as we do a “Medicine Cabinet Makeover” where we will replace over the counter medicines with essential oils. We’ll touch on the basics of what essential oils are, how they work and how to use them. We’ll also make a foaming hand soap using all natural ingredients and essential oils that you can take home.

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

Firestone Blackjack Pizza Celebrates Third Anniversary Submitted by Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce

irestone Blackjack Pizza is celebrating our third anniversary on November 1st. For the last three years we have been growing, building, and thoroughly enjoying serving this fantastic community. One of our favorite parts of being part of this community, is getting to work alongside of many of the local high school students. The majority of our staff come from Frederick and Mead High School. Having this relationship with the students has really pulled us into the community and we appreciate every opportunity we get to donate, and participate with many different activities for all the students in this area. Seeing the growth in our community, has definitely been a challenge to keep up with. We welcome the challenge daily. Over the last three years, we have seen so many new homes being built, we now have beautiful, new apartment buildings in our community, and the growth just continues. For those of you who have supported us from the beginning we thank you very much! For those of you who are new to this fantastic community, we welcome you and we look forward to serving you. We deliver within about a two-and-a-half-mile radius from our store near Safeway on Colorado Boulevard in Firestone. If you are unsure if we deliver to your area, feel free to give us a call at 303-833-2875 or email us at Blackjackfirestone@gmail.com. Please keep us in mind for any activities that you may have coming up with your children. Any sporting events, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, school activities,

we love to give extra special carry out deals for our student’s activities. Also, did you know that if you are a high school student with a student ID we have special carry out deals for you anytime of the day? Bring in your student ID, and ask us what we can do for you. If you haven’t been in a while, you need to come and try our new salads, they are fantastic! We also now offer boneless wings that are to die for! We often have specials that can only be seen on Facebook or the next door app. We also have a new Blackjack Pizza app that can get you extra special deals as well. Text BJP to 51660 and you will receive a text saying that with a $15 purchase you will get a free cheese bread if you show the text. After that you will get a text whenever we are running an extra special deal for you. Through the month of November, we want to celebrate our anniversary with you so we are offering two different specials for you. You can get a large specialty pizza (jackpot excluded) for only 12.99! Or if you are more interested in the single topping pizza, you can enjoy a single topping for only 5.99 CARRYOUT ONLY, for the month of November ONLY. THANK YOU Carbon Valley for your continued support and love of Blackjack Pizza and also, I can never repay the love this community brought to me in February when my kids and I were in our horrible car accident. My incredible team did a fantastic job keeping up with the high demands of our growing business while I was out for so long. Our community brought us food, flowers, help and so much love. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Brigit’s community outreach programs. The fun and festive event, which is St. Brigit’s largest fund-raiser of the year, will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 6:00-9:00p.m. at the church. St. Brigit gratefully acknowledges the generosity of all businesses donating items to be featured in the Silent Auction. Cimarron Liquors will provide wines to be served at the event. As of press time, other donors include: 3 Margaritas (Firestone), B&L Repair & Tire, Black Jack Pizza (Firestone), Carbon Valley Chiropractic. El Regalo Ranch, En Face Studios, Georgia Boy’s BBQ (Frederick), Green Pear Beauty Salon, Hair Trenz, HammerTime Pizza, High Country Harley Davidson, Inspire Salons and Spas, Mountain Man Nut and Fruit Company (Northglenn), Peel HandCrafted Pizza, Pete’s Place, Primitive Country Loft House, River Garden Winery, Rock Solid Saloon, Shalom Bikes, Sweet Magnolias and Wallaroo Hat Company. The event also will feature live Celtic music, games, delicious appetizers, desserts, wine and beer. Proceeds from ticket sales and auction items will help St. Brigit support the I Have a Dream Foundation and Carbon Valley

Help Portrait. I Have a Dream enables low-income students to attend college. The Help Center facilitates access to community services. Adopt-a-Family provides Christmas gifts to families in need. Help Portrait offers free professional photographs to those unable to afford them. In addition, St. Brigit helps support Brigit’s Bounty Community Resources (BBCR), the community garden located on St. Brigit’s property. So far this year, BBCR has donated 1800 pounds of fresh produce to the needy in the Carbon Valley. St. Brigit also helps support Brigit’s Village, a senior housing facility planned adjacent to the church’s property. Like BBCR, Brigit’s Village is an independent non-profit organization launched by the church. Tickets for the Silent Auction are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and are available on line at stbrigit.yapsody.com. Businesses wishing to make a donation should contact cj@stbrigit.org. For more information about St. Brigit, please visit www.stbrigit.org or call 720208-0280. The church is located at 110 Johnson Street, Frederick.

The Well: Encouraging Words, Fellowship and Food

mid the political noise and confusion are you losing your passion for life? Every Wednesday night at 5:45pm come to The Well for an encouraging word and great fellowship followed by a light supper. The Well, 1834 Main Street, Longmont - 100 yards east of Main and 19th on the North side of the Goodwill / Save-a-Lot shopping center.

The “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County Welcomes New Staff Members!

he “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County, a long-term school dropout prevention and career and college preparation program for lowincome youth, is pleased to announce the addition of three new staff members, all of which previously served “I Have a Dream” as AmeriCorps members! Arielle del Rosario has been hired as the College Coordinator

A r i e l l e joined the “I Have a Dream” team in September 2014 as an AmeriCorps member in the role of College Coordinator. She is passionate about broadening post-secondary opportunities for first-generation students and keeping up-to-date with relevant social science research. Originally from New Jersey, she earned a BA in psychology from Rutgers University and an MSc in Cognition in Science and Society from the University of Edinburgh. She was an AmeriCorps Bonner Leader, serving as a college-access mentoring supervisor in the “Rutgers Future Scholar Program” and later served for another college-access organization, the Schuler Scholar program in Chicago, IL. Keelin McGill has been hired as the Phoenix Dreamer Class’s Program Coordinator

Keelin’s interest in volunteerism and working with communities was sparked when she started volunteering at the farmers market in her hometown of Morgantown, WV. After graduating

from West Virginia University with degrees in Technical Editing and Spanish, she joined AmeriCorps as a nonprofit literacy program coordinator and ESOL teacher in Virginia. Her second year of AmeriCorps service brought her to “I Have a Dream,” where she worked with 3rd and 4th graders in the Oak Class. Working with “I Have a Dream” has deepened her passion for youth empowerment, multicultural education, and social justice. She continues to pursue learning and growth through work as Phoenix Class Program Coordinator at Boulder High School. Christian Wigert will serve as our AmerCorps Program Coordinator

Christian joined “I Have a Dream” in 2013 as a volunteer for the Phoenix class. After volunteering for a year, he went on to serve two years as an AmeriCorps member for the Griffin class in Lafayette. Originally from Colorado, he earned a BA in psychology and a minor in Education from CU Boulder. Christian has experience tutoring, coaching, mentoring, teaching, and managing after-school academics/ enrichment with “I Have a Dream.” Christian is proud to be working towards narrowing the education and achievement gap in the community he grew up in.

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Prairie Community Church Moving Forward Purpose Fully

rairie Community Church, a longstanding congregation of believers in Firestone, Colorado, is preparing for an exciting future. We believe that God has called us to live on purpose, both as individuals within our church body and as a church. Our essentially unchanged, yet simplified purpose is to: Love God. Love People. Make Disciples. As we intentionally move forward to live out our calling, we are changing the name of our church. Prairie Community Church is becoming Purpose Church. We believe this change will help us more effectively minister to our community and clearly communicate our purpose. Both inside and outside our walls, we strive to fulfill our calling with intentionality. We

are not a body of believers who attend a church, rather, our people are our church. Our aim is to share God’s love, hope, and encouragement throughout our community. Over the next two months, our Tri-Town community will begin to see our new name and logo unveiled. By January 1st, our transition will be complete, to include a new website: www.purpose.church. Until January 1st, our familiar website provides pertinent details and information: www. prairiecc.org. We continue to meet every Sunday morning at 10:30 am at Coal Ridge Middle School (6201 Booth Drive in Firestone). Please come and visit Purpose Church and celebrate how God is moving.

ooking for support and encouragement as a mom? This is the place for you! Join us at RMCC Frederick where Moms Connect. Enjoy meaningful conversation, laughter and friendship as you’re supported in your journey through motherhood. Moms of all ages and stages of momhood are welcome. Starting September 14 – April 2017 (Three Wednesdays a month) from 9:30 - 11:00 am Contact: Serena Whitley @ ssswhitley@ yahoo.com Registration available on rmcc. org/women.

Area Churches

L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School 9a & Service 10a 451 Oak St., Frederick 303.304.1159 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton

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

Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. 5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rmcc.org Lead Pastor Shan Moyers

The Fort Foursquare Church Sun. Worship 11:00 AM 217 4th St., Dacono, CO 80514 thefortchurch@yahoo.com Pastor David Findley Frederick Living Water Frederick Fridays: Christ Recovery Group 7pm and Youth Recovery-The Landing 5pm Thursdays: Youth Group 6:30pm Sundays: Donuts, Coffee & Juice 9-10am Celebration Time: 10am Call 303-668-1329 for current Home groups and Bible Studies 7073 Colo. Blvd. Frederick, CO 80530 www.livingwater.la Pastor: Steve Owings St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Monday - Wednesday 8:30am Friday 8:30am Friday 6:00pm (Espanol) Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am and 10:00am, 12:00pm & 5:00pm (Espanol) (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal St. Dimitrie the New Orthodox Church Saturdays 6:00p Vespers, Bible Study Sun. 9:00a Matins;10:00a Divine Liturgy Sun. School 11:00a 6060 Puritan Lane, Frederick, CO 80516 303 460-7035; www.sfdimitrie.org Rev. Fr. Loan Bogdan Carbon Valley Bible Church 142 6th St., Frederick, CO 80530 CVBibleChurch.com 303-736-9959 Pastor Jason Kokenzie

LEASE JOIN US! Women’s Bible Connection (WBC) has started at Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Frederick! WBC is a Bible study program that is committed to enriching the lives of women through the study of God’s word. RMCC is located at 5860 Majestic Street in Frederick. WBC will meet every Thursday from 9-11:15 am, Sept. 15th through April 2017. It’s not too late to join us! For more information or to register go to www.rmcc.org. Go to ADULTS, WOMEN, and then FREDERICK. Or you can email Betse at wbcfrederick@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!

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

Dacono New Horizons Christian Church Worship 10:00 a.m. & Bible School 9:00a 303-833-3013 701 Carbondale St., Dacono Pastor Rob Thomas

Northern Hills Christian Church Services & Sun. School at 9:09a & 10:44a Saturday Service at 5:05 p.m. 720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas

Cowboy Christian Fellowship Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. Rinn UMC 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy Frederick Sue-Marie or Galen at 303-661-0841. or e-mail gasue303@msn.com. Frederick Foursquare Spanish Church Sun. Services 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Wed. at 7:00 p.m. 720-933-7117 211 Dunmire St., Evanston, between Frederick and Firestone Pastor Laura Salazar Rinn United Methodist Church Worship 9:30a Sun. School 10:45a Cowboy Fellowship Weds. 7:00p 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy & I-25 W., Frontage Rd. 303-776-1578 rinnumc@hotmail.com Revered Bryson P. Lillie Tri-Town Baptist Church Sun. School 9:00a Worship 10:00a & 5p Wed. King’s Kids 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 420 Johnson St. (Oak St.), Frederick 303-833-2826 www.tri-townbaptist.com Pastor Don Veazey Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sts 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Rinn Valley Ward Bishop Paul Glover 303-815-5059 Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Saddleback Ward Bishop Robert Briggs, 720-589-0515 Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m. Peak View Ward Bishop Ryan Bingham 720-290-6353 Firestone Prairie Community Church Worship Service Sun. at 10:30 a.m. (303)651-1640 www.prairiecc.org Coal Ridge M.S., 6201 Booth Dr, Firestone Pastor Brian Thompson Grace Point Community Church Firestone, CO 80520 720-217-3407 www.go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon

Bnai Yisra’ĕl in YHUH Firstone, CO 80504 7th day Sabbath Fellowship in Firestone 970-430-8594 Carbon Valley Lutheran Worship Sundays, 10am Centennial Elementary 10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone 720.833.8873 www.carbonchurch.com Pastor Tim Spiegelberg Erie St. Luke Orthodox Church (Eastern Rite) 8:00 a.m. Orthros, 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy, Sun. School 11:15 a.m. 303 665-4013 (www.stlukeorthodox.org) 722 Austin Ave. Erie CO 80516 Fr. David Mustian, Pastor Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15a Service 10:15a 303-828-1040 www.lifesongchurch.org 500 Briggs St., Erie St. Scholastica Church Mass: Tuesday 6:00pm; Confession 5pm Saturday 4:00pm ; Sun. 8:30am 303-828-4221 or 303-833-2966 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Lunes alas 7:00 p.m. La direccion es 4700 County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion gratis llame 303-669-5180 Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:30am 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie. 303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net Pastor Ruby Narucki Living the Truth Ministries Bible believing Church; We want to grow with you. Sun. 10 am and 6 pm Thursday 6 pm 545 Main St., Erie, CO (720)272-2026 Pastor Carl Gerdes New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Sun. 10:00 am & Children’s 10:30 am (303) 828-0638 Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardner Calvary Bible Church 9am & 10:30am. 615 Evans St. Pastor Adrian Boykin 303.442.3484 info@calvarybible.com Student Ministry for Middle & High School 303-442-3484 www.calvarybible.com Impact Rock Church (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 470 Briggs St Erie, CO 80516

Erie United Methodist Church 604 Holbrook St, Erie (across Town Hall) Sun. School 9:30a.m. (for all ages) Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided 303-828-3906 Pastor Jim Calhoun

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Worship Saturdays at 5:30 pm & Sundays at 7:40, 8:30, & 11:00 am Education Hour Sundays at 9:45 am 803 3rd Ave, Longmont, CO 303-776-2800 www.firstluth.org

Orchard Community Church Sunday Services 10:00 am Erie High School, 3180 County Road 5 Erie, Colorado 80516 (303) 485-0922 orchardcommunity.church Pastor Nick Olson

Platteville St. John Ev. Lutheran Church Sun. School & Bible Class - 9:00 a.m. Sun. Worship - 10:00 a.m. 310 Byers Ave - Platteville (970)785-2021 Pastor Wm. Leerssen

Mead Abundant Life Church Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 970-535-0311 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on S) revspeaks@gmail.com Pastor Jim Coleman Guardian Angels Catholic Church 109 S. 3rd St. Mead, CO 80542 Daily Mass: Mon 5:30p Tu-Th 7:30a Fri 8:30am Sat Anticipatory Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am 1st Sunday: 6:00p mass 970-535-0721 info@meadangels.org Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator

Messiahville Baptist 4700 CR 6 (east of I-25) Sun. School 9:45a Service 11a 720-253-5783 NoahsBiblePark.com Pastor Moore New Life in Christ Church Iglesia Nueva Vida en Cristo Sun Service 11:00/Servicio Domingo Tues. Bible Study 7:00 pm Martes Estudio Biblico 7:00 pm We are a bilingual church. Somos una iglesia bilingue. 307 Salisbury Ave., Platteville, CO (303)833-2870 Pastor Jose V. Saenz

Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss

First United Methodist Church of Platteville Sunday School and Worship 11:00 am 316 Elizabeth Ave Platteville, CO 80651 970-785-6158 www.plattevilleumc.com Pastor Mark L. Heiss

Longmont New Creation Church 737 Bross Street, Longmont, CO 80501 www.newcreation.net 303-776-4225 Sundays: 8:30 and 10:45 AM Pastor Mario Latini

Ft. Lupton Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:00 a.m. Sun. School & Bible Study 10:30 a.m. (303) 857-6827 www.mtcalvaryluth.org 650 S. Park Ave. Ft. Lupton Pastor Keith L. Besel

Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Sun. Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 640 Alpine St., Longmont, CO 80504 303-776-1789 www.coslongmont.org

Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Worship 8am Sun. 303-650-6170 204 Park Avenue Ft. Lupton Reverend Gary Sitton

Grace Church Worship Sat 6 pm, Sun 8:30, 11:15 am 2415 Lake Park Drive Longmont 80501 303-772-5685 www.graceefc.org Pastor Jeff Foote

Destination Ministries "First for Him, Then each other" Gathering at Ft. Lupton Rec. Center Study @ 8:30am, Message @ 10am

Westview Presbyterian Church 1500 Hover St., Longmont, CO 80501 www.westviewpres.org 303-776-3242 Sundays: 9:30 am & 5 pm Pastor Scott Phillips LifeBridge Christian Church Worship Saturdays at 5 p.m. & Sundays at 9:30 & 11 a.m. 10345 Ute Hwy, Longmont 303.776.2927 www.lbcc.org Pastor Rick Rusaw

Destiny Church 307 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton www.yourdestinychurch.org Sunday at 10am, Wed at 7pm plus children, teen ministries & small groups Rob Rocca, Pastor First United Methodist Church of Ft Lupton 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Sun. Worship 9:00 am (& children’s Sun. School) Adult Sun. School 10:45 am (nursery provided) 303-857-2257 www.fumc-fortlupton.org Dr. Rev. Kay Palmer Marsh

Lafayette Flatirons Community Church 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette Sat. 4p & 6p and Sun. 9a & 11a 303-664-5524 Jim Bergen St. Columba Orthodox Church Anglican/ Western Rite Sun. Matins 8:30a, Divine Liturgy 9:30a 726 N 119th at Highway 7, Lafayette 720-208-6281 www.stcolumbachurch.org Fr. Les Bundy, Pastor Cairn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Progressive, Open and Engaged Sunday Worship:10:00 a.m. Education Hour: 11:30 a.m. www.cairnchristianchurch.com www.facebook.com/cairnchristian.church 1700 Stonehenge Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-442-1861 (p); 303-442-6413 (f) Rev. Dr. Charisa Hunter-Crump CharisaHunterCrump@ CairnChristianChurch.com Living Water Lafayette Wednesday’s: Youth Group 6:30pm Sunday’s: Celebration Time 10am 303-668-1329 for current Bible Studies 700 W. South Boulder Road Lafayette, CO 80026 www.livingwater.la Pastor: Steve Owings Misc Areas Seventh Day Baptist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Worship 9:45 am Sabbath School 11:30 am 303-541-9097 www.sdbboulder.org 6710 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder pastorsteveo@gmail.com Pastor Steve Osborn Northern Hills Church Meets Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45am 5061 E. 160th Ave Brighton, CO (Hwy 7) 720.685.1717 www.northernhills.cc Pastor Rob Kelly Faith Lutheran Church Service on Sunday at 9:00 am Sunday School at 10:30 am 3999 W. South 1st St Johnstown, CO 970-587-6460 Rev. Brandon Ross FaithJohnstown.com East Boulder Baptist Church 7690 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 Sunday School for all ages - 9 AM Worship Service - 10:30 AM Deaf and Senior Citizens Ministries WWW.EBBC.Co 303-499-3553

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Proposed Public Safety Facility Presented

reliminary architectural designs and cost estimates for the proposed public safety facility for the Firestone Police Department were revealed at the Firestone Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 12, 2016. Architectural firm Roth Sheppard presented a schematic design submittal which highlighted project information, site and floor plans, exterior elevations and renderings. The facility consists of approximately 27,800 square feet of new single-story building construction at Central Park, of which 4,030 square feet is dedicated for the court. Included in the new facility will be a common lobby in which the public can access a large community room, restrooms, a citizen report area, the courtroom and respective department windows. A controlled access to police operations will include all department

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LaVerne “Vern” L. Hamilton, 77, of Firestone, died September 14, 2016 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Boulder, Colorado on November 22, 1938 to Dorothy (Schmidt) and Lester Hamilton. He was a 1957 graduate of Longmont High School. On March 23, 1958 he married Karen A. Coulson in Longmont. Vern farmed in the Weld County area for 35 years and he was voted outstanding farmer of the year in 1971. He was a mentor to many people, but most importantly a man whose legacy will live on in countless ways. He was active with the Lower Boulder Ditch Company, the Coal Ridge Ditch Company, was President of the Boulder County Farm Bureau and co-owner/developer on the Saddleback Golf Club. Vern is survived by his wife and true life partner of 58 years, Karen; his sons V. Scott Hamilton (Jolene), Robert J. Hamilton and Thomas J. Hamilton (Danette) of Firestone and his daughter Jennie Horton (Gary) of Longmont. He is further survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, his brother Richard Hamilton (Karen) of Berthoud and his sisters Alice Mally (Edward) of Arvada, Phyllis Zadel (Bob) of Chandler, AZ and Mary Zadel (John) of Ft. Lupton and numerous nieces and nephews.

Velma Louise Misegadis, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2016. She is survived by a son Robert Goodwin and a daughter in law Susan Goodwin, as well as five grandchildren: Riley, Christina, Phillip, Robert and Alexis and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Dell Chadwell who passed away March 28, 1998, and her husband Paul Misegadis who passed on June 4, 2010. Velma was born in 1929 in Armour, South Dakota and grew up in Mitchell, South Dakota and Fall City, Nebraska, and graduated high school in Hiawatha, Kansas. In 1949 Velma married her high school sweetheart, Charles R. “Bob” Goodwin in Hiawatha. She was proud to have been a homemaker in her early married life. Velma and Bob later divorced. Bob then passed away in May of 2015. Velma and Paul Misegadis were married on October 26, 1974. They lived in Sidney, Nebraska where Velma worked at Western Drug until her retirement. Velma was a loving and devoted wife and mother, she enjoyed spending time in her kitchen making the most wonderful pies you have ever eaten. She also loved being closely tied to her church and all of the people she met there. Later in life, after losing Paul, Velma did some traveling. She enjoyed a 7-day cruise with her nieces, traveling along the east coast, leaving Boston and visiting

November 22, 1938 to September 14, 2016

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How Can Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center Help? We understand and recognize the unhealthy patterns of thinking and behavior that your loss has triggered. Through our available resources offered at the Grief Center along with the help of our professional grief counselors who provide specialized knowledge and skills in grief, loss and suicide bereavement. Working together, with our care support and management, we will help navigate and

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GriefShare GriefShare is a program of Rocky Mountain Christian Church. It is designed to provide education, support, and coping skills in rebuilding lives after the loss of a loved one. It is a 13+ week program and includes one on one support, referrals, and ongoing monthly support sessions. GriefShare class is on Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Christian Church, Frederick Campus, 5860 Majestic Street, Frederick, CO. For further information, please contact Anne Marie D’Alessio at 303-833-3315, or email: lilly10291@msn.com.

Surviving The Holidays and “Healing”

ew Creation Church, 737 Bross Street, Longmont is hosting two events that aid in healing two groups of the community who struggle with holiday traditions and activities – those who are going through a separation or divorce and those who have lost a loved one to death. The events called Surviving the Holidays (DivorceCare) and Surviving the Holidays (GriefShare) are two separate events. If you, or someone you know, are struggling to cope with life after either a divorce or separation, S u r v i v i n g the Holidays (DivorceCare) will be held Monday, November 14,

7-8:30 at New Creation Church. Surviving the Holidays (GriefShare) will be held Tuesday, November 15, 7-8:30 and is meant to assist in healing for those who have lost a loved one due to death. Although the events are free, RSVPs are recommended to assist in accommodating those attending. To RSVP, call 303.775.5901 or email pastoralcare@newcreation.net and indicate which program you will be attending and how many will be coming.

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