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But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay. Ps 40:17

Soccer Dreams Can Come True with St. Vrain FC t. Vrain FC (the FC is for football Players as young as three in State-level tournaments S club) is a youth soccer organization years old can begin their soccer this fall. The recent success based in Longmont, with a big presence journey at St. Vrain FC. Teams in the Carbon Valley towns of Firestone, Frederick, and Dacono. The club also serves the surrounding areas of Boulder, Johnstown, Berthoud, Louisville, Lyons, Mead, Erie, and Niwot. The club was founded in 1982 and rebranded in 2008 to become the current St. Vrain FC. St. Vrain FC offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of every skill level of player. The two most popular programs are Recreational and Competitive, both of which offer multiple age groups for both boys and girls. The Recreational program currently has just over 1,300 players in the under 4 to under 15 age groups. The competitive program, which starts at age 11 and under and goes to age 19 and under, currently has 500 players. There is also a Travel Rec program available for select age groups to fill the niche between the Recreational and Competitive programs.

Our recreational program functions due to the “gracious” efforts of 200 volunteer coaches, many of whom are parents, brothers/sisters, and community members that care about kids and feel soccer and team sports can be influentially positive for children. We also have older St. Vrain FC competitive players volunteering their time to coach teams of younger players, which has proven to be hugely rewarding for all. We provide training, curriculum and consistent support so that these volunteers succeed.

are coed until age six, and then they’re separated based on gender. Beginning at age eight, players have the option to try out for the Advanced Prep Program, which is a twoyear preparatory program for Competitive soccer, available for both boys and girls. Competitive soccer officially begins at age 10. All of the competitive coaches at St. Vrain FC are professionally licensed and the club has the highest licensed coaching staff in Northern Colorado.

The competitive program has had a lot of success in the last couple of years, with three State-Level championships in the last two seasons and three more finalists

is largely due to the club’s focus on long-term player development, which is a philosophy that breeds longterm success on the field.

St. Vrain FC currently has 10 former players playing at the collegiate level, with representation in DI, DII, DIII, NAIA and NJCAA in multiple states. In addition, a number of current players are in the process of being actively recruited by various college programs.

St. Vrain FC also offers a need-based scholarship program to help kids and families continue to pursue their soccer dreams. St. Vrain FC rewards $85,000 in scholarships annually, which are distributed to nearly 300 players in both the

Competitive and Recreational programs.

Left Hand Brewing recently chose St. Vrain FC, and their scholarship program, as the financial beneficiary to their annual Oktoberfest, which took place on Oct 5-6.

The Club also hosts an annual fundraising Gala event and auction, with the 2019 event scheduled for Saturday, February 2.

The fall soccer season is currently wrapping up, but registration for the Spring Rec season, which runs early March-mid May, is already open. The club also offers an entire line-up of winter programs and registration is filling up quickly. Programs take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning in early November.

St. Vrain FC is located at 795 South Sherman St in Longmont and can be reached at 303-651-3109. Please visit our website for additional information: www. stvrainfc.com.

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What’s On My Mind

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Seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 34:14

Security and Identity: Theft or Perhaps Protection

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pon telling my 5-yr-old granddaughter, ZoeAnn, that I needed to call my sister, she responded in wonder, “You’re a grandma and a sister?!” The amazement showed all over her face as the realization set in that I was more than just a grandma.

In fact, my identity, who I am, has evolved over time.

I started out the daughter of Jack and Charlene, later becoming the sister to Rick, Peg and Chuck. Oh, I was also a niece and became a cousin…then an aunt…before that I was a granddaughter…later I became a wife, then a mom, and finally, a grandma.

In 1980, I became a step-daughter and at the same time I was no longer the big sister as I now had an older step-sister. Did I leave out any other role?

My identity has changed drastically over my 58 years on this earth. I suppose the most difficult changes happened when I became the mother of a child who died and worse, when I was the mom of two children who died.

For many years, I wandered a bit aimlessly while trying to figure out my life.

I knew I needed to pursue something to insure security for my future. I didn’t know where I belonged. One of my favorite, albeit saddest, movies is Simon Birch. It’s a powerful story showing that each one of us has a specific purpose and time frame on this earth. The journey we take to complete that purpose, however, sometimes seems skewed and unattainable. In fact, for most of us, it’s like being blind in miles of cavernous tunnels.

From middle school, I wanted to become a famous writer and speaker. I had visions of speaking too thousands of people and book signings and lots of money in the bank. In high school I thought, “All I want to be is a wife and a mom.”

Then I went to diesel mechanic school. I thought I would be a member of a union and have a great retirement. As it happened, when I was ready to work there was huge strike and I was warned about being a “scab.” So, I got a job as a bookkeeper.

I’ve also had a housekeeping business for several years. I had a “real” job as a grant writer, an event planner and was in public

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relations. Now, I publish this paper, which I thought would last a year or two. January 1 is my 20th anniversary. Go figure!

So much for all my planning and plotting for my future security.

Since turning 50, I’ve thought a lot more about my retirement years. Will I have money to live or will I have to work until I die? Will I be healthy? To tell the truth, I feel better now than ever before in my life. But will that last? Mike and I are planning for retirement…getting out of debt…paying off the house…buying life insurance. Trying to invest wisely so we can pay expenses until we die. You know, the normal stuff.

However, the last two months have shown me that all the planning and plotting to insure a good future doesn’t always happen. Recently, I’ve had several occasions with different people in my life, who have experienced their own dreams dying. Despite all their preparations for the future, their careful planning, their hard work over the years, and even their diligence in healthy living; life changed drastically, overnight.

If I’ve learned anything the last two months, it’s that I cannot put my faith, my security, or my identity, in my IRA or my business, or my paid off house, or my insurance policies or anything else that I hoped would take care of me now or in my older age.

I am not a doomsayer and all the above do play a part in the future. But there are unseen obstacles in life. Sadly, there are those with dishonorable motives that seemingly have power to steal every bit of security stored up.

I’ve witnessed dementia rob others of their identity, leaving behind fear, loneliness, and bewilderment. Where one worked so hard to retire and be free to travel and shop and garden, is now “trapped” in their mind and protected by locked gates and calmed by medications.

All the financial preparations to take one on those travels are now designated for long-term care. Insurance was purchased for cancer not dementia.

What about the spouses…their

identity and security have dissolved into thin air. Everything they based their lives on has changed. What does the future hold for them now?

One might want to blame God or other people, maybe Karma. Maybe it’s just a natural consequence of the lives lived a certain way. God knows, I wondered if I was being punished when my daughter died.

These last two months, I’ve had ample time to ponder the whys of this life.

I’ve watched how some others live their life, separately, from family and God. I’ve witnessed self-serving actions that hurt those close to them. I’ve looked greed in the face and watched it trample a longtime relationship, perhaps, to death. The theft of dignity and wellbeing should be a crime. It’s been a sad two months.

But it has also been eye-opening.

There is an extreme difference in actions and character between those who choose truth and good and justice and those who live for self. Unfortunately, it’s not the first time I’ve seen this happen to someone I love. I know the saying goes, good guys finish last. Perhaps it’s true. Time will tell. Psalm 7:11 says God is a judge who is perfectly fair. I will be patient and trust that.

Insurance, IRAs, and retirement goals are wise options for the future, BUT they can offer only limited security. As the last two months have shown, life is unpredictable.

Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Only God knows the future. I believe that with every cell in my body, the body He created.

I’m sure of one thing; I’m grateful to God for the family I was born into. I may have started out the daughter of Jack and Charlene. But because of my upbringing and the foundation of truth taught me at a young age, I am God’s child. Being in the family of God and having Jesus as my big brother gives me peace and comfort.

I may lose my health, my family, and my possessions. But being the daughter of the KING, my identity and my future are securely protected.

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You can also order on the go by texting BASHS to 33733. Her grand opening special is a FREE medium cheese pizza or a salad with orders of $20 or more. Please tell them you read it in the Consumer Report! They are located at 330 5th Street in Frederick. Call for orders at 303.833.4940. They also have a pizza rewards card! Takeout & Delivery!

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En Face Studios Performs The Nutcracker, All Cracked Up December 15

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Face Studios is proud to announce their third annual performance of The Nutcracker, All Cracked Up. This production will feature dancers ages 6 and up performing this classic masterpiece with a little twist. Performers will be incorporating a variety of dance styles including tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop along with traditional ballet to create a one of a kind performance you won’t want to miss.

The Nutcracker All Cracked Up will be presented at Frederick High School on Saturday, December 15th at 6:00pm. Tickets will go on sale on November 1st. Advanced tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children until November 15th. Tickets purchased after November 15th will be $15 for adults, $12 for children.

The En Face Studios Parent Committee will host a cookie barre and concessions stand to benefit the dancers of En Face in their pursuit of the highest quality dance education.

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River Cruising is a Trend to Jump On, Now!

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iver cruising is hot. There’s a river cruise for every taste, style and budget. With nearly a dozen new river boats being built, it’s no doubt that river cruising is the latest trend.

Statistics indicate that most river cruise passengers have already taken an ocean cruise and they are ready to move inland, who want to see European cities up-close and personal.

What are the advantages of a European river cruise? While cruise ships only touch the edges of continents, river boats take you to the very heart of magnificent cities and ancient towns. Quietly glide past hillside vineyards, medieval castles and historic monuments. Disembark and walk right into town for a lunch at a local café or experience that local beer or wine. Use one of the bikes on board or take a more active bike or hike tour arranged with the river cruise. Pack light. Not just for the airline requirements but for convenience.

There are no formal nights. Men need only a collared shirt for dinner. Women can leave their long dresses and high heels at home. Attire is country club casual even at dinner. Acknowledge your physical limitations. Cobblestone streets, walkways and stairs can be a bit tricky to navigate.

Europe doesn’t subscribe to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pace yourself accordingly. Some of the river boats do not have elevators, so make sure the boat you choose has one if you need one.

Alternatively, once ashore, many river cruises lines offer an easy-paced walking or bus tour option. Wine and dine.

Unlike cruise ships, river boats have “open seating.” Stroll into the dining room for a leisurely buffet breakfast and some made to order specialties. Lunch is fairly relaxed,

too, as it is mainly buffet-style dining.

Dinner times can vary based on the timing of the shore excursions, so check your daily planner. Some cruise lines offer wine and beer with lunch and dinner.

Cash is king. Make a list of the countries you will visit and find a local bank that will order your foreign currency. Mainly, you’ll need Euros. Of course, the boat’s front desk will also exchange currency, but there are some limitations. Tipping at the end of your cruise is expected to be in Euros or can be prepaid in US Dollars prior to your departure.

Weather: If you travel on the rivers in the spring or fall, there will certainly be a variance in temperatures and precipitation.

Bring that light rain gear and a folding umbrella. If you must carry belongings, a tote bag is suggested. Stop and smell the roses. At least once on your river cruise, get up and outside just before sunrise. A foglike mist rises from the river, birds slowly begin to chirp and the river looks like liquid silver. It’s a not-to-be-missed experience.

Arrive early and/or stay late.

Investigate your options and try to include a few extra days on land to fully appreciate the cities along the paths of the great rivers of Europe.

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Carbon Valley Help Center Empty Bowls Project Saturday, November 17, 2018 Frederick High School 5690 Tipple Parkway, Frederick, Colorado 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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At the event, for a modest donation, attendees select a unique hand painted bowl made by a local artist or community member, and select a meal of soup, bread and dessert donated by area restaurants and caterers. They get to enjoy the meal with family and friends. The bowl is theirs to keep as a reminder of those who face hunger every day. A silent auction featuring the works of local artists will also be featured.

This event will help to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness in the Carbon Valley area. All proceeds will be used to

provide emergency funds for grants which pay utility bills, rent, and auto repair to help the clients of the Carbon Valley Help Center.

Purchase your tickets in advance $15 on-line@(carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org) or at CVHC 150 Buchanan Ave. in Firestone, open Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Tickets at the door on the day of event are $20).This year, participants at bowl parties have the opportunity to purchase a ticket for $10.

The Help Center is looking for sponsors for this project. For more information regarding how you can help by volunteering or sponsoring this event visit the Carbon Valley Help Center website www.carbonhelpcenter.org or email us at carbonvalleyhelpcenter@gmail.com or call the Help Center at (303) 833-6626. The Carbon Valley Help Center is located at 150 Buchanan St., in Firestone, CO 80520.

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We can only keep on going, after all, by the power of God, who first saved us and then called us to this holy work. We had nothing to do with it. It was all His idea, a gift prepared for us in Jesus long before we knew anything about it. But we know it now.

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Area Mayors’ Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings FIRESTONE MAYOR, BOBBI SINDELAR

 Congratulations to all of the ghosts and ghouls in the Town of Firestone, as we’ve once again been named the top trick-or-treat town in Colorado! USA Today published the top trick-or-treat towns in each state based on an analysis by 24/7 Wall Street, a financial news and opinion company. Firestone was ranked in the top among thousands of towns on measures related to the trick-or-treating experience, including: ● 27.6% of children 14 years old and younger ● 98% housing occupancy and low poverty rates ● low prevalence of crime  They also considered the number of nearby Halloween-themed businesses such as costume stores and haunted houses, including Fear of the Dark Haunted House (Ft. Collins) and Nightmare City Haunted House (Greeley).

The Town of Firestone was the top pick for Colorado trick-ortreat towns out of our state’s 271 incorporated municipalities.

We look forward to seeing you at all of the Town’s Halloween festivities in the coming weeks, including trick-or-treating on Oct. 31!

DACONO MAYOR, JOE BAKER

 Election Day is on November 6: The 2018 Coordinated Election will be conducted as a Mail Ballot Election. The County Clerk’s Office must receive your ballot by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Postmarks do not count. Go to the Weld County Clerk and Joe Baker Recorders website at weldgov.com for more information and election results. Locally, Dacono voters will be electing two city council members and a mayor. Additionally, voters

MEAD MAYOR PRO-TEM, JOYCE E. PALASZEWSKI

 Fall and Winter Holidays are fast approaching - a time Joyce E. Palaszewski we all cherish with family and friends. I have been filling in for nearly six months as the Mayor Pro Tem for the Town Of Mead. It has and is very exciting and humbling opportunity, and have enjoyed every minute of it including the challenging ones.  We continue to move in a positive direction making positive differences with our committees who have tremendous passion for what they do. Our Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Open Space Committee have been working with staff on the Ames Park and Lorin Mead Park of Highland Lake Plan improvement. The town meeting for this project was

 Halloween Safe Night | Friday, October 26, 2018, 5 to 8 p.m. | Firestone Regional Sports Complex, 6850 Tilbury Ave. Enjoy Halloween in a safe environment with the Firestone Police Department. This event includes carnival style games to challenge every age, a trackless train for fun rides, inflatables, food trucks, safety handouts and a goody bag for attendees.  General Election – Nov. 6 Don’t forget to exercise your right to vote! The 2018 Weld County General Election will be a mail-in ballot election. Oct. 29, 2018 will be the last day to mail your ballots. If you miss that deadline, you can still vote through Election Day, Nov. 6, by dropping off your completed ballot at one of the following locations or by voting in-person at an Early Voting or Election Day Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) Location. The nearest ballot drop-off locations for Firestone residents are: ● Carbon Valley Recreation Center | 701 5th St. Frederick, CO 80530 ● Southwest Weld County Services Complex | 4209 Weld CR 24 ½ Longmont, CO 80504 ● For additional information about the Weld County General Election, please visit www.weldgov.com  McClure Street Extension & Expansion While the McClure street extension and expansion project continues, due to inclement weather, completion is now slated for midNovember. Please slow down and keep an eye out for the men and women who are working at this site as you drive in the area.  Carbon Valley Santa Cops The Carbon Valley Santa Cops program is an annual program of the Firestone, Frederick and Dacono Police

Departments to provide a gift, warm winter clothing and necessities to children and families in need during the holiday season.

Below are several upcoming dates, and ways that you can help support Santa Cops. ● November 15: Referrals Due ● December 5: Shopping ● December 8: Wrapping ● December 9: Families Meet Santa  Nominate a Family: If you’re aware of a family in need, please contact the Firestone Police Department for a nomination form.  Give a Gift: Purchase an unwrapped child’s toy/clothing for ages birth to 16 years and drop it off at the Firestone Police Department.  Host a Drive: Host a drive at your business or organization to collect toys, hats and gloves, school supplies and more.  Donate: Make a contribution by cash or check. Mail to: Firestone Police Dept, P.O. Box 100, Firestone, CO 80520  Sponsor a Family: Contact the Firestone Police Department by calling 303-833-0811 for more details on families who need a sponsor.  Sharing Tree: Pick a special ornament from the Town Hall Holiday tree and purchase a gift.  Shoppers: We need volunteer shoppers willing to help select gifts for children.  Gift Wrapping & Sorting: Help wrap and sort gifts.  Thanks to you for making the Town of Firestone such a great place to live and work. As always, I can be reached at bsindelar@ firestoneco.gov, and I appreciate your ideas and input.

will be asked to consider amendments to the Dacono City Charter and inclusion into the Front Range Library District.  Holiday Festival: Save the date! The Carbon Valley Holiday Festival is Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy a holiday tree lighting, wagon rides, crafts, refreshments, and a free chili dinner. Look for event details in your November utility bill or at CityofDacono.com  Snow Removal: Winter is coming and that means snow! The safety of the traveling public is the paramount concern of the City. Dacono has an adopted snow response plan and map to serve as a guide for city operations and to inform roadway users how snow removal is prioritized. Factors affecting snow and ice control operations include snowfall rate and accumulation; moisture content; temperature; time of day, night, or week; wind velocity; and the duration of the storm. The City’s goal during any snowstorm is to keep primary streets open and safe for the public so that traffic continues to move safely and efficiently on city streets. Although the

City strives to keep all lanes of traffic moving during extreme weather conditions, travel may be limited to one lane of vehicular traffic in each direction. While the City will attempt not to block residential and business driveways with plowed snow, it is very likely to happen.

The use of street sanding abrasives and chemicals will be dictated by specific weather and road conditions of each snow event. Don’t forget, sidewalks must be cleared of snow by the property owner within 48 hours of the end of a snow storm.  Holiday Trash Collection: Your holiday collection schedule will run 1 day late if your normal pickup day falls on or after the holiday within the same week. For instance, a regularly scheduled Thursday trash pickup will be on Friday. Remember, on make-up days, crews come through neighborhoods earlier than normal, please make sure items are to curbside the night before.  Thanks for taking the time to read my report; take care Mayor Joe Baker.

very successful. The passion for the parks in our town is overwhelming and could be felt by all who attended - a very positive and energetic audience. The Events Committee has been busy working on the Holiday Events that are just around the corner.  I recently had the pleasure of being invited to a “Day In Highlandlake” it was great to see the curiosity of the 2nd graders of Mead Elementary and the chaperones who volunteered for this event. They had prairie bonnets donated and the opportunity to meet some of the early settlers to the area. They met the Rev. Mary Bumstead, Deacon Mead and Charlie Waite who all had a story to tell and several questions were asked and answered. They rang the church bell, churned butter and did various other stations representing the history of this area. A special thanks to Historic Highlandlake, Inc., (Pauli Driver-Smith, President) for supporting and keeping the legacy alive.  Cookies With The Mayor Candidates – Colleen Whitlow and myself hosted an event at Mead Town Hall. It was a very nice evening and a successful event for both.  Cookies With The Cops and Cocoa With The Cops - The Town Of Mead Police Department has been doing several outreach programs at town parks. This allows residents to come out and meet and maybe catch a game of basketball with the cops. It has been well received and a great way for our children to see, visit and play a sports game with our Policemen.

 Streaming our Town Of Mead Board Meetings on the web (check it out) – we are constantly improving the sound - perfection almost.  Town Of Mead Budget – We are holding working sessions as we work to finalize the new budget.  With the school year in full swing and children busy with homework, sports and other extra- curricular activities we are all running at full speed. Sometimes we need to stop and enjoy the moment and reflect on all the positive and grateful people we are blessed with each day, and how a small gesture can go a very long way. Especially, for our teachers and administrative personnel in our schools working so hard to teach, care and protect our children.  We have had some interesting weather recently from hail, to rain and to finally the snow. Our farmers are busy harvesting their fields of corn, sugar beets and the like, as they prepare for another year.  I also offer my heartfelt thanks for the residents of this town that have taken the time to come to meetings, sending emails and being involved. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at jpalaszewski@ townofmead.org or call me at 303-886-3519. Enjoy the month of November and especially the Thanksgiving Holiday with family and friends. Thanks so much!

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Yeti Feet & CO: Washable, Affordable Baby Moccasins

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wned by McKayla Nelson, Firestone’s Yeti Feet & CO specializes in handmade, vegan, organic, fully washable, affordable cloth baby moccasins. McKayla began the business in 2013 after her son, Elijah was born. Leather baby moccasins were the trend but most cost $40 or more for just one pair. Believing the cost was too outrageous McKayla took the bull by the horns and began designing and sewing cloth moccasins using cotton fabrics and faux suede soles. An added benefit was that her son could not kick off the moccs. fter receiving so many requests for them she decided to open a business making them for families everywhere. This was the beginning of Yeti Feet & Co. Her customers order from France, Australia and Brazil as well as the Tri-town area and all across the U.S. Plus, she has received over 300 five-star ratings!

She and her husband are the parents of two sons who are the foundation of her small business. McKayla says the thing she most enjoys about her business is the fact that she can work from home and spend

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quality time with her boys. All the while creating a product that helps make the lives of parents a bit easier. And, without breaking their budget.

Although she doesn’t have a physical store front yet, you can find McKayla at most of the local Farmer’s Markets and pop-up events throughout the area. You can find her online storefront at www. yetifeetco.etsy.com or reach her by email nelsonmckayla22@gmail.com.

You might want to consider doing some early Christmas shopping on her Website as she is offering a ‘buy two pairs, get one pair free’ offer with the code: B2GIYETI at check-out. Additionally, all in-state orders receive free shipping with the code: COLORADO, also at the check-out.

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We’ll be in the gym at Coal Ridge Middle School on Saturday, December 1 from 10:002:00. You’ll love being a part of this! We are also taking donations of fleece and funds!

Contact Jenni Lovins at 303.579.7499 or JenniLovinsRealtor@gmail.com to donate. Find us on Facebook at 2nd Annual Project Warm-Up of Northern Colorado.”

Joyce E. Palaszewski For Mayor Of Mead

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t is with great pleasure that I, Linda Trahern, am endorsing Joyce Palaszewski for mayor in the November election. I have known Joyce for several years and have had the opportunity to work with her on the Open Space Committee. She is quite engaged in a course for improving the Town of Mead for all its citizens. Joyce am writing to endorse Colleen Whitlow as Mayor of Mead with does have an agenda, and it is to hear the no reservations. My name is Ernesto A. Amaranto, MD. I am Community as well as have a good grasp a registered Democrat but am crossing party affiliation to make on an understanding of its future needs.

Sometimes these don’t mesh well, but I sure we have the right Mayor for the Town of Mead. I first met Ms. Whitlow when she invited me to participate in the Art Exhibit believe she will strive for a balance between of the “Taste of Mead Celebration”. The successful project raised the two. As mayor, she must oversee the direction of funds for the development of Downtown Mead. the will of the As the recent President of Mead Rotary Club, of com mu n it y, which I am a member, Colleen impressed me the town with her leadership qualities. As the mayor of staff, and Mead, she will be dedicated to the well balanced the Trustees progressive growth of our town, while maintaining its small town Fat Burn & Interval/Circuit in order to qualities. I fully support Ms. Colleen Whitlow’s candidacy for the next Training on Mondays & Mayor of Mead.

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e are writing to ask Mead voters to support former Trustee Colleen Whitlow for our next mayor. Colleen was a close second in the April election for this position by just 52 votes, but the mayor elected resigned shortly afterwards. At a July town board meeting we attended, rather than appoint Colleen, the board majority decided to spend $3,500 to fill the vacancy in a coordinated November county election. With that vote, the board essentially voted to allow themselves to also run for the position.

Should mayor candidate Joyce Palaszewski be elected in this race, she would vacate her current seat and we would repeat this process all over again - which could result in additional costs to Mead of up to $5,500.

We don’t agree that Mead should incur even more costs when we already have a capable candidate in Colleen to resolve this election vacancy now.

Why do Mead voters have to choose one over the other in this two candidate race? Vote for Colleen again and we get BOTH women on the board. We consider it a positive thing for Colleen to return to the board, this time in the position of Mayor, and for Joyce to continue doing good work in her position as Mayor Pro-Tem. After Colleen was a board trustee of four years, she has continued to work on behalf of Mead by doing community work and has acquired even more experience and connections that will keep moving Mead forward in a positive manner. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, she will also promote respect and integrity. As voters we should give our voice and our vote to Colleen Whitlow so she can join the town trustees as mayor to begin working together to make a positive difference for our town.

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move each to a common goal. This will prevent each group from causing friction in the course of directing the Town decisions.

This must be done in a way that she won’t alienate herself from any of the groups. Yet, she needs to be able to have a firm hand to move the discussions. I believe Joyce can perform this duty well.

I, having been a Trustee, Mayor ProTem, Mead Schools Liaison, and now Chairperson of the Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Open Space Committee feel that it will be an honor to work with Joyce as we move forward into the future for the Town of Mead.

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Joyce E. Palaszewski Honest, Informed and Loyal

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he is honest, informed, integrity, loyal, stand up for what you believe in, willingness to listen to both sides, want what’s best for the town not for the glory, hardworking and ready to go the extra mile, positive always looks for the bright side, and up to date on all the issues facing the town.

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Joyce Palaszewski for Mayor

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would like to share a few words about Joyce Palaszewski who is running for Mead Mayor. On a personal note, Joyce, is my Aunt but she is also one of my greatest mentors. Joyce has always been the type of individual who tells it like it is, she is the person that anyone can talk too. She believes in the causes closes to her heart. Her approach is fair, she makes mistakes and will admit it, she is not for show and will always go that extra mile for any job she does.

If you haven’t met Joyce in person perhaps you only are connected via the media through her interest in this Mead Mayor role her are a few other things to know about Joyce. She is a great person, soul and confidant she will lead with integrity and answer any question thrown her way. You may not like the answer or perhaps maybe she doesn’t like the answer, but she will have an honest conversation with you. To know Joyce and her work ethic and family spirit is one thing but to have her working for you and leading the efforts of Mead you couldn’t go wrong.

I highly recommend Joyce for Mead Mayor.

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magine yourself harnessed, hanging from a crane, while the relentless growl of a chain saw fills the air around you.

Nathan Sewolt, owner of A-1 Arbor Care, calls that exciting!

“The large crane removals are dangerous yet exciting. I get lowered in to a large tree from a harness attached to a crane and the tree gets removed in pieces via the crane,” Nathan explains.

A-1 is a local, eco-friendly, full-service tree business. They take pride in staying a small local company and providing excellent service to meet the community’s tree needs.

Nathan, his wife and 2-year-old son live in the area and are thankful to have been in business for 10 years in the Tri-town area. The tree businesses were limited in this area at the time A-1 Natural Arbor Care started, ten years ago in September.

They realized there was a need for a local company and they wanted to provide great quality services for its customers.

“We serve residential owners, as well as commercial and HOA’s,” says Nathan. “Our clients come from the Tritown area of Firestone, Frederick and Dacono, Longmont, Boulder, Berthoud, Mead, Johnstown, Fort Lupton, Brighton, Erie, Broomfield, Northern Denver and surrounding areas.”

A-1 Natural Arbor Care consists of Nathan, his wife who is the Office Manager, and a grounds man named Robert who was raised in the tri-town area. Nathan has lived in this area most of his life. Nathan has been in tree work for 17 years and love what he does.

Nathan says, “Preventative trimming is necessary. If you wait until the tree is

overgrown or dying, it’s harder to repair or maintain and can sometimes become a hazard,” he says. “Also, winter watering is a must when we have dry winters, we provide this service as well if needed.” They offer 5% off as a senior discount and 5% of for cash payments.

A-1 has a 5-star rating on google and readers can find lots of local customers reviews on there. Kelly Martindale, owner of this paper, the Carbon Valley Consumer Report, utilized A-1 Natural Arbor Care services in the past. She says, “Nathan was available for same-day service when we had an early, heavy spring snow and it split my tree straight down the middle. It was a total loss,” she said. “Nathan, chain saw in hand, climbed the tree and in a matter of minutes had lopped off what was left of the tree. Piece by piece, the tree came down. Then he utilized a stump grinder and removed the stump and roots. The service was immediate, expeditious and complete.”

Another client wrote, “I Just had Nathan and his crew put in 5 gorgeous trees into our yards; maple and oaks. We have used him for 2 years now.

Today he removed several trees, ground stumps and cleaned up. Nathan gives great advice on taking care of the trees and really knows what trees work for this climate and area. We will continue to use him in future.

Great job!” Anita Nathan is ISA certified which is an international certification that not many Arborists have. While someone in other companies may be certified, sometimes the actual person trimming your tree is not certified. If you need tree service, you can email nathan@a-1arborcare.com or call 720394-8357 or visit www.a-1arborcare.com.

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he proactive actions of Brighton Walgreens employees prevented a United Power member from becoming the victim of an attempted utility scam—saving the customer hundreds of dollars. United Power teamed up with the Brighton Police Department Friday afternoon to present Scam Stopper awards to the attentive store employees.

“We commend Walgreens and your employees for looking out for your customers, and stopping this scam attempt,” said Troy Whitmore, United Power Public Affairs Officer. “Unfortunately, this type of scam happens more frequently than we’d like, and not all of our members are this lucky. Proactive efforts by local businesses like Walgreens are one of our best defenses against these scams.”

This phone scam attempt surfaces regularly in the United Power territory. A member is contacted over the phone by a utility imposter who instructs the member to purchase a pre-paid debit card to pay an overdue electric bill. The caller threatens disconnection of electric service if they don’t pay immediately. One lucky member who came close to becoming a victim received a similar call Friday morning. After receiving demands to pay right away, the member visited the Brighton Walgreens to deposit $400 onto a pre-paid debit card.

Walgreens employee, Kathy Olson, was running the register Friday morning and felt uneasy about the transaction after the customer mentioned she was instructed to load the pre-paid card.

She consulted with the store’s assistant manager, Jessie Porter, and they advised the member of this type of scam. They encouraged the customer to verify with

United Power before giving anyone money over the phone, and the member went straight to United Power’s office.

United Power warns members to be alert to this type of fraudulent activity, and to stay informed of their account status.

United Power reminds members that the cooperative will never call in person to collect payment, will never demand prepaid debit cards as payment for overdue electric bills, and will never visit a member in person to collect money. If ever in doubt, call United Power at the phone number printed on your statement, or log-in to your account online through the SmartHub Billing & Payment portal.

Brighton Police Department encourages residents to always report suspicious activity. Even if you don’t become a victim of a scam, your information helps law enforcement in their efforts to stop the perpetrators of these sophisticated scams.

United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative serving more than 83,000 homes and businesses along Colorado’s northern front range. To learn more about United Power, visit www. unitedpower.com or follow the cooperative at Facebook.com/UnitedPower.

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he Jenny Hart Team has put together a donation drive to support our friends at A Precious Child in Broomfield. A Precious Child is a non-profit organization that supports several local communities by collecting donations for families in need.

Their large storefront consists of clothes and household items where families determined to be in dire need come to “shop” for clothes and necessities. The families must be referred to the organization (often by schools and first responders) and the store is not open to the public. Their organization is run solely on donations.

“A Precious Child” is always in need of hygiene products, but especially during the holidays it is nice for families to come in and get personal care products. We are asking you to donate new, unopened hygiene products for these families (full sized and travel sized are both appreciated).

Please do not forget that this is not only for children and babies. Parents and grandparents also shop here. This means we will need toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, soap, shampoo, conditioner, face/body wash, and deodorant for ALL ages and both genders. We also would like you to remember that feminine hygiene products and adult diapers are always a HUGE need, along with baby wipes, diapers, creams, powder, baby wash, etc.

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Thank you for giving back to the community and remembering to put others first!

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20% of your posts should be Enticements. An enticement is any call to action. A small passive action may lead to more buy-in later. For instance, ask them which item they prefer and show two pictures and let them vote. Invite them to an Open House or offer 20% off for this month on a service or product.

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ver Labor Day weekend this year, the Carbon Valley VFW Post # 9741 and Auxiliary partnered together to hold their first fundraiser for the Northern Colorado Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.

In keeping with the mission of the Hershel Woody Williams Congressional Medal of Honor Education Foundation, Inc. the monument is being constructed as a place to gather, honor, reflect, and respect the men and women who have sacrificed their lives during service to our nation. The fundraiser was a two-day double elimination softball tournament with local men’s and coed teams having fun for this great cause.

The Hershel Woody Williams Congressional Medal of Honor Education Foundation, Inc. was established in 2010 and is a charitable 501(c)(3), not-forprofit organization that pursues specific endeavors and goals through the vision of Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams. The Foundation encourages, with the assistance of the American public and community leaders, establishing permanent Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments in communities throughout the country and provides scholarships to eligible Gold Star Children. Its’ purpose is to honor Gold Star Families, relatives, and Gold Star Children who have sacrificed a loved one in the service of their country.

Northern Colorado Gold Star Families Memorial Monument There are 43 Gold Star Family Memorial Monuments US with 46 more in progress. Colorado does not have one of these monuments constructed or dedicated and our goal is to change that.

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The September 1st and 2nd fundraiser was very successful and fun. The softball teams, their families and friends supported this fundraiser by participating in the games, purchasing concessions, and vying for silent auction items. It is anticipated that this will be an annual event and future fundraiser. If you were unable to attend you may visit us at this site for donations: www.longmontfoundation.org. Checks should be made out to the Longmont Community Foundation with a memo or note to say that it’s for the Gold Star Monument fund for Carbon Valley. This is a tax exempt 501c3, tax id is 46-3894713.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary– VFW As a non-profit organization, the VFW Auxiliary to Post 9741 relies on the support of its membership to help veterans, activeduty military, and their families lead a better life in our community. Those who support the VFW Auxiliary as members are actively participating in the effort to honor, support and remember our veterans and active-duty service men and women and their families.

The VFW Auxiliary is seeking patriotic men and women to join them in making a difference in the lives of veterans, activeduty military and their families.

“The Auxiliary provides members an opportunity to honor and give back to all who have served, and who are serving, this great nation. It’s our chance to say ‘thank you’ to them for their sacrifice,” said Auxiliary President Colleen G. Whitlow.

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They also give their opinions about some specific issues and potential projects.

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onica M. Baldwin, President of Main Street Investments and Raymond James Financial Advisor, located at 600 Kimbark Street, Suite 100, was recently named a member of the 2019 Leaders Council*. This marks the second consecutive year that Baldwin has qualified for this important recognition. Prior to this recognition, she was a member of the Executive Council for 13 consecutive years.

Securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Baldwin, who joined Raymond James in 2003, has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Baldwin provides personalized financial strategies, wherein individual portfolios are based upon her client’s unique situation, attitudes, preferences and goals. These portfolios are designed to account for change so that it works for the client at every stage of their life. Baldwin’s approach to investing is straightforward – it’s all about the client. She enjoys helping her clients achieve financial independence through professional advice, sound risk management, quality investment products, and personal, efficient service.

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For more information, contact Trudi Boaz at 303-774-2988. Please visit the Raymond James Press Center at raymondjames.com/media. www.raymondjames.com/mainstreetinvestments

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Body + Soul Wellbeing Food for the Soul-Looking Forward to Death

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re you kidding me? Who in their right mind looks forward to death, unless life has become unbearable? And even then, most people want (or expect medical personnel to assist in) every possible measure to extend their lives. So what kind of wacko would actually see “the end” as a benefit instead of a negative?

Color me wacko. Count me as one who (so far as I know) is in my right mind.

So then why would I even suggest that death is a good thing, let alone write about it? Glad you asked…

While I believe I am in excellent health and have threatened my children with the rumor that I plan to live to be 103 (like Jiminy Cricket used to sing), I happen to agree with the Apostle Paul when he wrote in the book of Philippians 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Allow me to elaborate on this unusual verse.

From the moment in 1970 when I was born again by asking the Lord Jesus Christ to be my Savior, I have begun to understand infinitely more about both life and death.

You see, one of the verses in Scripture that I had to ponder before choosing (at age 23) to become a follower of Christ was a much-quoted one found in the gospel of John, chapter 3, verse 16, which says: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” Most of you reading this have heard that before in your life or read it. May I tell you that this verse is absolutely true!

When I prayed to receive the Lord, I was driving my 1938 Chrysler Royal down Highway 65 in Iowa heading home from a Christian retreat in Mason City. I received Jesus with my eyes wide open (a good thing to do when driving at night). I had become convinced from hearing dozens of others who had put their trust in Jesus that I had nothing to lose and everything to gain by doing so myself but had never put God to the test by taking Him at His word.

As a college student, I thought I would gain maximally in life by education, but the speaker at this retreat (who had a PhD) had spoken that evening from the passage in Colossians 2:3 where we read (in reference to Jesus) “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”

I was deeply impressed by what he had shared, and while my wife fell asleep on the ride home, I kept pondering what I had listened to that evening. Concluding there was in fact nothing to lose by a prayer from the heart, I bowed my heart (but not my head) and asked Jesus to forgive my sins (which were many) and make me His child. No display in the heavens took place so far as I could see, but in Jim Coleman’s heart some deep spiritual business happened. As soon as I silently prayed for forgiveness, I felt flooded with a peace that I never had in my life. And I am happy to tell you that this peace has been daily my companion for over 48 years!

As I began for the first time as an adult to regularly read the Bible, I learned

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he Firestone American Legion 1985 Auxiliary, is collecting new or gently used shoes. They have a goal of 2500 pairs of shoes, however they are 358 pairs short. Please help if you can! You can drop off your shoes at 870 1st St. Firestone or at the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce 8308 Colorado Blvd. (2nd floor Adams Bank & Trust Building). Deadline is Nov. 15th!!

more and more the things of God and my life began to change, first in the words that came out of my mouth, then in my relationship with my wife and others, and over time both my thinking and attitude came to be more what God had always had in His mind for me. Growing up in the Lord didn’t hurt me one bit- I was changed for the better and my life now had more meaning and purpose than ever before.

For me, eternal life began at that moment years ago in my car, when Christ came in and my sins were fully forgiven

by God. I did not become perfect, just perfected in my soul by the God who loved me and gave His only Son to pay my sin debt. I became a child of God based totally on Jesus’ merit and finished work, not on anything I had done. It was like I held out my empty hand to God the Father, and He accepted me into His forever family. The “lights came on” in my soul, and my mind began to be renewed. And since that time, day by day, He has continued the renewal, and I have been a “new creation” in Christ.

So now that I have much more of God’s perspective on life and death, I can honestly say with Paul, that so long as the Lord gives me breath I want my life to count for eternal things and not just earthly things. Because I believe what God has said, I can face the prospect of my mortality here on earth with eagerness, because the “gain” spoken of in Philippians is to enter Heaven (and continue for a VERY long time) and be with my Lord. Remember,

Jesus promised us eternal life, and since God has equipped all of us with a “will to live”, what could possibly be better than living eternally? And I have also read that the fringe benefits are out of this world!

Why wait? Why fear death? You too can enjoy a life of purpose and abundance when you turn over the throne of your life to the One who put you here. You’ll never do it any younger, so bow your heart to Jesus and gain. And if you haven’t yet found a good church home, come visit us at Abundant Life, 4380 Highway 66, just 3/10 mile east of I25 on the south side.

Services start Sundays at 10:00 am, and Jesus is the main menu.

Dan Robinson, Longs Peak Hospital President, Announces Retirement Plans Decision Comes After Long Career Including Successful Opening and Development of UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital

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CHealth Longs Peak Hospital President Dan Robinson announced today that he will retire in 2019 after a 36-year health care career that includes serving patients and northern Colorado communities for the past 12 years.

“One of the proudest moments of my career was developing and opening Longs Peak Hospital,” said Robinson. “While I look forward to spending more time with my family, hiking some new trails and biking our beautiful state, I will miss my colleagues and meeting the brave patients and family members we care for.”

Robinson joined UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in 2007 as vice president of operations, later serving as PVH chief operating officer and CEO of UCHealth Medical Group before taking on his current role at Longs Peak Hospital (LPH).

“On behalf of UCHealth, I thank Dan for his dedication and commitment to patients throughout his long career,” said Kevin Unger, president and CEO of UCHealth’s Medical Center of the Rockies and Poudre Valley Hospital. “When Longs Peak Hospital opened, it provided brand new services for Longmont residents, allowing them to receive advanced care close to home. Dan developed a culture at the hospital focused on providing the very best care and an excellent experience for all patients and visitors.”

Under Robinson’s leadership, Longs Peak has achieved excellent quality and safety scores in addition to superior experience ratings from patients. In its first year, Longs Peak staff and providers delivered more than 670 babies, cared for 2,450 admitted patients, and provided more than 18,000 emergency and outpatient visits.

“Dan’s commitment to patients is part of the fabric of Longs Peak Hospital and will remain here permanently,” said Dr. Mark Schane, chief medical officer. “I appreciate Dan’s partnership and respect for physicians throughout our region, including independent providers who have chosen to practice at Longs Peak.”

Since before UCHealth even put a shovel in the ground to build Longs Peak,

it was clear that Robinson was invested in this community, said Jessica Erickson, president and CEO of Longmont Economic Development Partnership.

“Dan’s leadership at the hospital and in the community has resulted in Longs Peak Hospital making an impact in Longmont far beyond the scope of services the hospital provides and has truly been a part of the strengthening of our community,” Erickson said. “Dan has been a strong ally of the Longmont Economic Development Partnership through his support of broad-based economic development programs and strategies, and through his willingness to assist with successful business recruitment projects that have resulted in significant new job creation for our community. I look forward to continuing this partnership with UCHealth and Longs Peak Hospital under new leadership once announced.”

UCHealth will soon begin a search for the next president of Longs Peak Hospital with the goal of announcing a new leader in early 2019. To ensure a smooth transition, Robinson is planning to continue serving as Longs Peak president until his successor is selected.

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‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ was given to my son, Jack, soon after he was born.

When he was little it was one of his favorite stories, and this particular excerpt is one of his very favorite parts of the story. As the holidays approach my mind keeps wandering to this particular part of The Velveteen Rabbit. This well known book is about a stuffed animal rabbit that is given to a boy in his stocking. When the Rabbit is placed in the nursery, he notices the personalities and interactions of all the toys. The Rabbit has a few questions, and understands that the Skin Horse is the right animal with which to speak...

“What is REAL?” asked the Rabbit one day, when they were lying side by side near the nursery fender, before Nana came to tidy the room. “Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?”

“Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.”

“Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit.

“Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are Real you don’t mind being hurt.”

“Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,” he asked, “or bit by bit?”

“It doesn’t happen all at once,” said the Skin Horse. “You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t often

happen to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.”

“I suppose you are Real?” said the Rabbit. And then he wished he had not said it, for he thought the Skin Horse might be sensitive. But the Skin Horse only smiled.

“The Boy’s Uncle made me Real,” he said. “That was a great many years ago; but once you are Real you can’t become unreal again. It lasts for always.”

“The Velveteen Rabbit”

by Margery Williams, 1922

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results they want. Know there will be road blocks, but are determined to overcome them. Surround themselves with others who have the same goal. Find the time by cutting out less important activities. Know there will never be a perfect time to start and the best day to start is today.

Would you say that your health is one of your top three priorities in your life? If that’s true, are you spending your time, energy and resources on your health? Are you exercising and breaking a sweating 3-5 days a week? Are you educating yourself on what you should be eating for healthy nutrition and adequate water intake?

You have the ability to change, but it starts with a decision. Once you decide, take that step and ask for help. I’m here to help you.

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hen you personally have an illness, have family and friends that are suffering with a disease, or even a loved one’s death, this will often put a sense of urgency in how you change some of your own habits and want to improve your health.

I’m surrounded by many people who are either considering it or are in the process of transforming their health. I hope by reading this, you’ll take a moment to decide where you’re at with wanting to change, and if you need help going forward.

Many people want to be happier, healthier, more fit, have less pain, have more energy, but only a few are actually willing to invest the time, energy, and money to see it come to be. There’s a big difference in the mindset of those who are talking about wanting to change and those actually doing the work in the process of transformation.

Talkers - are afraid of what others will think or say about them. Will look at their busy schedule and are not willing to move things around to make the time. Allow less valued activities like TV and technology take over their lives. See how much it will cost and compare that to what else they could be buying. See the road blocks and quit before they start because they think they’ll fail. Think that a year from now they’ll have more time and be able to make the change then.

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Are You a Talker or Doer?

f you answered “yes” to these questions, consider working for Life Choices. We are currently in need of part time Educators/Presenters to teach in classrooms in the Northern Colorado area.

Educator/Presenter The Educator/Presenter has the responsibility to teach Sexual Risk Avoidance curriculum in public and private school classrooms in Northern Colorado. Applicant must be willing to drive to at least two of the following areas to present: Larimer, Weld, Adams, and Boulder county schools. This is a part time position.

If you would like to learn more about these job openings, please contact Kathy Roberts at kathy.r@lifechoices.org or 303-651-2050.

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Annual Lights of Life Memorial Tree Lighting

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invite you to join us for our annual Lights of Life Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday December 6th at the Bella Sera Event Center - a special gathering to honor and remember loved ones during the holidays. $20 reserved admission includes a commemorative program naming your loved one, memorial candle and ornament. Additional information and to purchase seating. susan@richardlambertfoundation for more information.

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oin us to create a special memorial ornament personalized with your loved one’s name. During the group you will gaining helpful information on grief during the holidays. $25 per person - supplies will be provided. Space is limited, participants must register by Nov 19th by emailing susan@ richardlambertfoundation.org

Camp Forget Me Not Saturday Nov 17th & Sunday Nov 18 Camp Forget Me Not registration is open for children ages 8-12 who are grieving the loss of someone close to them. Call 720-408-8417 to register your child/children on or before November 9th.

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November Helping Hand Food Pantry

The Helping Hand Food Pantry/Life Fellowship Church are open the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., serving a free community dinner and offering a food box to help anyone in need. We are @ 451 Oak St. in Frederick, inside Life Fellowship Church.

Please contact Stephanie @ 303-7095218 with any questions or if you need an emergency food box.

Carbon Valley Holiday Festival in Dacono You are invited to join the City of Dacono for the Carbon Valley Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 1st from 4:00-6:00 pm at Dacono City Hall!

Enjoy a complimentary chili dinner, photos with Santa and Mountain View Fire Rescues’ antique fire engine, games and holiday crafts, performance by the Dancing Christmas Tree, and wagon rides!

Don’t forget to get your Dacono holiday ornaments too. (Quantities are limited.)

Learn more about this event at www. cityofdacono.com.

BINGO at American Legion Post 1985 Where? American Legion Post 1985 Time? Games Start At 6:30 Pm, Every Wednesday Who? Anyone…..Includes Members, Families, Friends, and Kids. Public Welcome!! Food Will Be Available.

Plan For A Family Fun Evening Out At The American Legion Post 1985. For more info call 303-833-3878. They are located at 870 1st Street, Firestone, CO 80520.

Mead Senior Activities: You are invited to join the Mead Seniors for their many activities including field trips and free exercise classes. The Town also hosts a weekly senior luncheon that is open to everyone! Seniors, 60 years and older are just $4 and guests under 60 are $12 each. Please visit https:// www.townofmead.org/parksandrec/ page/senior-resource-page for more information.

Rosehawk Salon Hours The summer is coming to an end and the holidays are fast approaching.

Our staff at Rosehawk Salon will be busy being merry with our families. We have changed our hours for the following holidays. Mon Nov. 19 10am-5pm, Wed. Nov. 21st 10am-4pm, Dec 17 10am-5pm.

We will be closed Nov 22-26th, Dec 2526, and Jan 1, 2019. Please mark your calendars and schedule accordingly. We look forward to spreading some holiday cheer with you! Rosehawk Salon, 1067 S. Hover, Unit B, Longmont.

Holiday Food Boxes The Helping Hand Food Pantry and Life Fellowship Church will be delivering Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes again this year to anyone in need. Please call Naomi at 303859-2029 to reserve your box. Delivery dates are Tuesday night, November 20th between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday morning, December 15th between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Lily Farm Event Center Lily Farm Fresh Event Center is now open and accepting bookings for holiday parties, reunions, weddings, quinceaneras & much more! We are a brand new venue with beautiful views and over 2600 sq ft. in decks and verandas, with a BYOB policy. Don’t wait contact us now at 720676-9799, 303-455-4194 or via email at lilyfarmfreshevents@gmail.com to set your date!

Carbon Valley VFW Post #9741 & Auxiliary Monthly Events

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Location: American Legion 870 1st Street Firestone, CO 80520 Post Monthly Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 7pm Community Breakfast - 3rd Saturday at 8am Auxiliary Monthly Mtg - 4th Tuesday at 6:30pm Fourth Friday Dinners: 6:00 pm Fifth Monday Dinners: 6:00 pm

The Post and Auxiliary encourages those interested in learning more about the Veterans of Foreign War to come and learn how they can help make an impact on the lives of veterans in the Carbon Valley area.

Learn how you can get involved with the Post at www.vfwpost9741.org or the Auxiliary at www.vfwaux9741.org. COME JOIN US. We welcome you to be a part of these great organizations!

Imagine: Your Life Without Limits – A Sweet Salvage And Rustic Retirement Workshop Retirement is about living. Before you Relics October Barn Show can build a financial plan for the future, you need a personal plan for how you are going & Sale

Friday Evening ~ October 19th ~ 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday ~ October 20th & 21st ~ 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

11447 County Road 13 ~ Longmont 80504 (1/2 mile north of the Firestone King Soopers) GET THERE EARLY FOR THE BEST PICK’N!!!

Mead Needs Volunteers Want to help our seniors? Volunteers are needed to help with the senior lunch set up and tear down on Thursdays. Set up is from 9:30-10:30 and cleanup is from 11:45 -12:30. Contact Janet Torres at 970805-4187 if you are interested in helping.

Fat Burn & Interval/ Circuit Training On Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm In Frederick!

Ladies, join us for the Fat Burn & Interval/Circuit Training Classes on Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm in Frederick. Also available on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:30am, and Thursdays at 4:15pm in Niwot. All levels welcome.

Your first session is free, then it’s $40 for a 10 session punch card good at both locations. RSVP required online. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist at http://timeforchangepersonaltraining. com/ or call 303.828.2856.

Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box Nominations The FHS Student Council, Rocky Mountain Christian Church, Carbon Valley Help Center and Town of Frederick are providing Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box to 100 families in need throughout the Carbon Valley area. We are asking for the community’s help with family nominations to find those most in need of some help this holiday season. A nomination form is available at Frederick Town Hall or www.frederickco.gov/ thanksgiving.

Sweet Salvage & Rustic Relics November Country Market ~ Barn Show & Sale—Our Holiday Sale!!!

WHEN: November 9th thru 11th ~~ Friday Evening 5 p.m. To 8 p.m. ~ Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. To 4 p.m.

WHERE: 11447 County Road 13 ~ Longmont (½ mile north of the Firestone King Soopers) DECEMBER SALE: weather permitting our December sale will be held on December 8th, 9th & 10th.

Please check our Facebook page for announcements and updates!

3rd Annual Holiday Boutique Prairie Greens Clubhouse Sunday Dec 2nd, 9-3pm 7781 Mountain View Dr, Frederick, CO 80530 All your Christmas shopping under one roof !

to live your life. Start bringing your personal vision for retirement into focus. With thoughtful preparation you can be ready for the next phase of your life! Presented by Heather Morgan, Financial Advisor.

Saturday, November 10; 9:30-11:30 Wilderness Financial Offices and Event Center 2950 Colorful Avenue, Longmont, Colorado Check our Facebook page for more information and to RSVP or RSVP to 720500-2602 x103 Events.

Securities offered through Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/ SIPC. Heather L. Morgan, Investment Representative.

Advisory Services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc. Heather L. Morgan, Financial Advisor.

Wilderness Financial LLC and Securities America are separate entities.

16th Anniversary Celebration at Dacono Daylight Donuts!

As a way to say thank you to our fantastic and faithful customers, we will be selling one dozen GLAZED donuts for only $1.99!! (Limit one dozen and no preorders). We will also have Door Prizes and 4 FREE TURKEYs as giveaways! You can register for the prizes and Turkey from November 1st thru November 15th.

The Anniversary sale will be ALL DAY THURSDAY, November 15th, while supplies last. The drawing will be done November 16th, Friday afternoon (need not be present to win).

Daylight Donuts of Dacono has been around since 1984. Patrick and Linda Lou Allour have owned this location since 2002. A strong belief in community support keeps us going, and going…..

We LOVE the community and our customers and are truly blessed to have been in business these past 16 years. We look forward to many more years of the “sweet” life!

American Legion #1985 Auxiliary To Host Veterans’ Day Luncheon And Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dinner Please join us at the Firestone American Legion Post on Sunday, November 11 for a FREE luncheon for our veterans. The time is from noon to 4 PM and is open to the public. Veterans eat free. An in kind donation is appreciated from all others. The simple fare will be a hearty soup buffet, sliders and dessert.

Come on in and listen as stories are shared by our veterans.

Also, stop by the Auxiliary booth at King Soopers on Sunday, November 11th from 8 AM – 11 AM and receive our traditional poppy to support our veteran’s rehabilitation programs.

We will serve the traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner on November 22, from noon to 3 PM in our reception hall. We invite everyone to join us. This is our way to give back and there is no charge.

For more information: Contact Donna Lane @ 303-833-4172 or the Post: 303-833-3878

Casino Night Date Set and Discount Tickets on Sale Now! FHS Booster Club is selling discount tickets to their Super Saturday Casino Night. Held annually the night before the Super Bowl - Feb. 2nd, 2019. This fun adult evening is held here locally at the Carbon Valley Rec Center and is a great night full of music, food, Casino Style Games and prizes. Get your discount Ticket today. http://www.fhsbooster. com/events/casino-night/

Veteran’s Luncheon DATE: November 11, 2018 PLACE: American Legion Post 1985, 870 1st. Street, Firestone, CO 80520 WHAT? A free luncheon will be served from noon to 4 for all veterans.

Families are invited to join us as well. We will gladly accept in kind donations for those that are not veterans. This day is for them. Thank you. We Salute You!

14th Annual Tree Lighting

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ach year, the Town of Frederick rings in the holiday season with the Festival of Lights Tree Lighting Event. The event includes carriage rides, photos with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate, holiday entertainment, and a live ice carving demonstration with interactive sculpture!

We are looking for businesses and organizations who will support specific elements of the event either with monetary or in-kind donations.

14th Annual Tree Lighting Event Frederick Festival of Lights December 1, 2018 Crist Park 6pm - 8pm

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Fee includes transportation, escort, complimentary wine and tour. Thursday, November 15 at 9am. Fee: $28 D, $30 ND

• Nordy’s BBQ. Dinner, drinks, and tip on your own. Monday, November 19 at 4:30pm. Fee: $8 D, $10 ND • Mardi Gras Casino. Meals are on your own. Monday, November 26 at 8am. Fee: $6 D, $10 ND • Dave & Buster’s Arcade and Restaurant. $20 of game play and lunch. Fee includes food, tax, gratuity, game card, transportation, and escort. Thursday, November 29 at 11am. Fee: $48 D, $50 ND • Wednesday Lunch at noon. Please preregister. Thanksgiving meal with all the

fixings on Wed., Nov. 21. $8 D, $10 ND • Bunco dice game Monday’s at 11am • Craft Group Tuesday’s at 1pm • Chicken Foot Dominoes & Skip-Bo Cards Wednesday’s 1pm • Coloring Group Thursday’s at 1pm • AARP Smart Driver Course, Wednesday, November 14 from 1-5:30pm Alex Cox, Active Adult Coordinator Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District 6615 Frederick Way, Frederick, CO 80530 303.833.3660 x 117 I acox@cvprd.com I www.cvprd.com

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There is an Active Adults Center operating because CVPRD. There are always puzzles available, books to read and take home, and a computer available. Card games are happening at least 2 days a week. Coffee is always there to enjoy with friends and,also, a GI I coffee on Friday mornings. Coloring for adults is on Thursday afternoons. There are trips for breakfast and supper. Lunch is served every Wednesday at the Rec Center. A Tai Chi class meets on Thursday mornings at the Active Adults Center. Not enough to do, then check out the trips that are offered. Want to knit or crochet--check us out on Tuesday afternoons. If you are in need of an activity, then stop by the Active Adults Center also,known as the Senior Center and see what we are doing. A calendar of activities is published month, stop by and pick one up at 6615 Frederick Way, in Frederick.

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Whether your desire is to downsize, age in place (make your current home safe and secure) or find a home that offers assisted living, our goal is to be your trusted advisors throughout this process.

All great things start with an idea.

Our team started with a few shared ideas that continues to expand as we grow our resources and our knowledge.

We have formed a solid, compassionate team comprised of a panel of experts in various fields. This team includes three (3) REALTORS - Jeff Kurtz, Robin Glasner and Jen Kearns who is a Senior Real Estate Specialist; Danita Nixon who is a Certified Senior Advisor and Brandy Pietroiacovo, our skilled title representative with Stewart Title.

Our team offers a network of senior specialists and ongoing classes throughout the year that include topics such as decluttering and organizing your home, estate planning, will creation and planning, and senior living options (aging in place, independent living, memory care, in-home care, and assisted living). Our goal is to give seniors the necessary information to manage this changing stage in their life.

In our team we all have one thing in common, a passion to help others. We all care deeply for those in our personal lives and those we serve. We know that change is hard, at times confusing and stressful, and our goal is to help ease your stress by providing the knowledge you need and senior resources you can trust. Together we want to make your next life transition smooth and enjoyable.

We would like to invite you to our classes to learn more about all of the services and resources we offer. Please check out our class schedule and see which dates you can attend. Each class is interactive! Come with your questions.

We believe that knowledge is power and are so excited to share our knowledge with you. Light snacks and refreshments always provided. See you soon!

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Financial Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

am writing to correct the misperception that was created by a letter published in the October issue of your newspaper (Senior Friendly Fork Luncheons) that there is no Senior Center in Carbon Valley and that there is little for seniors to do.

My wife and I are proud members of the Carbon Valley Senior Center and we, along with many other seniors, enjoy a full slate of activities put on by the Center every month.

The Senior Center conducts game and craft activities almost every day of the week; serves lunch every Wednesday in the same venue used for the Friendly Fork lunches; schedules Healthy Heart walks every Tuesday and Thursday, and provides enrichment opportunities every week. There is also a G.I Coffee meeting every Friday.

In addition, the Senior Center offers us a huge number of activities every month. In October alone, for example, we took advantage of off-site activities for which the Senior Center provided the transportation including a play at the Buell Theater, a breakfast club trip to a local restaurant, a “Creepy Crawl” visit to Central City, a “Terror in the Corn” trip, a play at the Candlelight Dinner Theater, a supper club trip to another local restaurant, a trip to one of the casinos in Black Hawk and a “Magic Bus Haunted Tour” in Ft. Collins.

In regards to health and wellbeing, we can go to the Senior Center for blood pressure checks, ear checkups, Tai Chi, will making, Medicare Q & A, and foot checks.

Those of us who are active in the Carbon Valley Senior Center feel like we are members of a very big family because we see each other multiple times per week. We hate to see the seniors of this area walk away with the notion that there is nothing for them to do. I don’t speak for the Senior Center, but I’m sure that if people want to know more, the friendly staff will be glad to show people who stop by the full schedule of monthly activities. The Senior Center is located at 6615 Frederick Way in Frederick.

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f you are, or will be, a caregiver for elderly parents or another close family member living with Alzheimer’s disease, you may experience some emotional stress – but you also need to be aware of the financial issues involved and what actions you can take to help address them.

You will find few “off the rack” solutions for dealing with the financial challenges associated with Alzheimer’s.

For one thing, family situations can vary greatly, both in terms of the financial resources available and in the availability and capabilities of potential caregivers.

Furthermore, depending on the stage of the disease, people living with Alzheimer’s may have a range of cognitive abilities, which will affect the level of care needed.

Here are some general suggestions that may be useful to you in your role as caregiver:

• Consult with family members and close friends. It’s extremely hard to be a solo caregiver. By consulting with other family members or close friends, you may find that some of them have the time and ability to help.

• Consider obtaining durable power of attorney. If you possess a durable power of attorney for finances, you can make financial decisions for the person with Alzheimer’s when he or she is no longer able. With this authority, you can help the individual living with the disease – and your entire family – avoid court actions that can take away control of financial affairs. And on a short-term basis, having durable power of attorney can help you take additional steps if needed. You’ll find it much easier to acquire durable power of attorney when the individual living with Alzheimer’s is still in the early stage of the disease and can willingly and knowingly grant you this authority.

• Gather all necessary documents. You’ll be in a better position to help the individual living with Alzheimer’s if you have all the important financial documents – bank statements, insurance policies, wills, Social Security payment information, deeds, etc. – in one place.

• Get professional help. You may want to consult with an attorney, who can advise you on establishing appropriate arrangements, such as a living trust, which provides instructions about the estate of the person for whom you’re providing care and names a trustee to hold title to property and funds for the beneficiaries. You also might want to meet with a financial advisor, who can help identify potential resources and money-saving services. And a tax professional may be able to help you find tax deductions connected to your role as caregiver.

Finally, use your experience as a caregiver to remind yourself of the importance of planning for your own needs. For example, a financial professional can suggest ways of preparing for the potentially huge costs of longterm care, such as those arising from an extended stay in a nursing home.

Caring for an individual living with Alzheimer’s has its challenges. But by taking the appropriate steps, you can reduce uncertainties – and possibly give yourself and your family members a greater sense of security and control.

Jen Kayton

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. For more information call Jen Kayton, your Carbon Valley Edward Jones Financial Advisor at 303.833.3123. She is located at 8350 Colorado Blvd., Suite 130 in Firestone, CO 80504.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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ovember is National Caregiver month. Caregiving can be a 24-hour per day, seven days per week job, whether you are caring for your partner, spouse, parent, grandparent or friend; it can be a rewarding yet difficult experience. As a Caregiver, there are many details to balance as well as your own personal care.

This month we say a special thank you to all of you who are on this journey!

The average caregiver is a working mother of school-aged children who finds she is balancing her children’s needs, the needs of her loved one, and trying to get out the door to work. Six out of 10 family caregivers work full or part time in addition to juggling their caregiving responsibilities at home. Many need to cut back on hours at work or quit all together due to the needs of their loved one.

During National Family Caregivers Month, it is important to recognize the challenges family caregivers face when their loved ones need continual support.

The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with

chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers, from the parents of children with special needs and the families of wounded soldiers to a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS and adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease. The nonprofit organization provides education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge. Visit their website for more helpful information: https://caregiveraction.org/ Locally, TRU PACE, a Program of Allinclusive Care for the Elderly, is helping older adults age in place in southwest Weld and Boulder counties. This holistic medical program opened in March of 2017 and has helped support local caregivers and their aging parents and friends. TRU PACE manages all medical care and medications, in-home services, and rehabilitation therapies, provides transportation, and has a day center Monday through Friday based in Lafayette. TRU is the only PACE provider for southwest Weld and Boulder counties. At the heart of the PACE model is the 11-person Interdisciplinary Team that manages all medical and home care needs

for the PACE participant. This innovative model looks at the whole person and their personal goals for aging; everyone has their own plan of care. PACE is designed for older adults who are coping with a medical illness that is affecting their ability to be as independent as they used to be.

PACE’s wrap-around services help support them and their caregivers as they try to age in place. The program is paid through Medicare and Medicaid combined or through private pay. Respite care is also included in this model of care. For more information, please call 303-665-0115 or go to pace.trucare.org.

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quickly remedied. The stain must be matched to ensure a cohesive look. We also paint a lot of brick fireplaces. Brick holds paint extremely well. It will be necessary to pre-treat before painting. Whether your home is transitional, contemporary or farmhouse chic, painting the brick will revamp it instantly. Usually red to start most homeowners go with a white or gray, but we’ve also painted some great fireplace transformations in black. We recently painted the brick of a dining room fireplace white in a matte sheen and painted the mantel in black semi-gloss. We also painted the client’s brass dining room chandelier black to match and the look was stunning!

What else can be improved upon with paint?

Paneling, furniture, floors, linoleum, outdated tile, cabinet hardware, you name it, it can probably be painted.

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olidays will soon be upon us and it’s the time of year clients ask us to help with preparation for the upcoming festivities.

Most often, we are called upon to paint walls in the main living areas, guest bedrooms and guest baths. The average living room with a vaulted ceiling will take 2 days to paint and if you want to include the kitchen and dining room, add another day. An average ‘hall’ bath will take 4 to 5 hours and most bedrooms can be completed in a day as well. Depending upon the size of the rooms, colors and number of painters on the painting crews, the spruce-up will take less than a week.

Many clients want their all white bathroom to be updated and rather than replacing sinks, etc, have the vanity and light fixtures painted. It’s one of the quickest ways to modernize the room, and its headache free.

Scratched up handrails, wood trim and woodwork an issue? These can be

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

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tanding at 175 feet tall, the big blue Dacono Water Tower can be seen for miles. Located just west of Forest Street, it was built in 1987 for fire protection and as a gravity system for water pressure as opposed to an electric pump. The large sphere on top holds one million gallons!

The actual “stand” that the sphere sits on does not contain water but houses the piping and provides the height for the gravity. A second water tower, located in the Sweet Grass subdivision in Dacono, is owned by the Central Weld Water District, stands at 150 feet and holds two million gallons. This tower was built in January 2006 to service the growing area.

Dacono isn’t the only one with a water storage system. Both Frederick and Firestone have large tanks located on road 17 just north of Highway 52. The Firestone storage tank stands 40 feet tall and holds 1.5million gallons of water! This was built in 2008 to handle peak demands of the growing area. Next to the Firestone tank is a 48 foot tall Tank for Frederick. Originally this tank was for oil and gas and was refurbished for water storage sometime around 2005. Also for fire protection and growing demand, the Frederick tank holds a whopping 2.8 million gallons. Unlike the Dacono tower, both Firestone and Frederick water tanks utilize an electric pump system.

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urviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging GriefShare seminar that offers practical, actionable strategies for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death.

The seminar will be held on Sunday, December 2nd from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Life Bridge Christian Church located at 10345 Ute Highway, Longmont, CO 80504. The program is free. Child care is not available.

The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video insights from counselors, psychologists, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death. Topics to be discussed include:

•Being prepared for surprising emotions that may hit over the holidays • What to do about traditions and other coming changes • How to handle holiday parties and invitations • How to survive potentially awkward moments with other people • Where to find comfort, strength, and hope in a seemingly hopeless time Those who attend will receive a Survival Guide filled with practical strategies, encouraging words, Q/As, journaling ideas, and exercises for daily help through the holiday season.

To register or for more information, contact Abby Carney at acarney@lbcc.org or 303-776-2927, Ext. 274.

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f you’ve come into Rinn United Methodist Church over the last 25 years, you’ve likely been greeted by one person, Laurene Grabowski. For a quarter of a century, she was the happy voice people talked to on the phone, the smile and hug that greeted them when they came in, and the knowledge that kept our little church running. But sadly, her time as our Office Manager has come an end. On Sunday September 16th, Laurene announced her retirement. She is trading in the strain of office work for more time crafting, traveling and being with her family. It is a well-earned rest, but we will definitely miss her in her official capacity.

With such a long tenure of service to our church and Tri-Town Community, what else is there to do but celebrate? Our church will be doing just that with a banquet in late October, and we also invite our community to join in our joy. If you know or have crossed paths with Laurene, we’d love to hear from you.

Cards or other expressions of congratulations may be mailed to our church office (3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy (WCR 20), Frederick, CO 80504).

We hope you will join us in wishing her well! Laurene, you helped make our continuing presence in the TriTowns a reality. We couldn’t have done this without you! Thanks so much for all your service and we look forward to seeing where life takes you next. Blessings to you, and to all our neighbors here in the wonderful Carbon Valley.

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

720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas The Fort Foursquare Church Saturday Service 6:00 pm 421 7th St. Pastors Dave and Pat Findley 720.849.4891 thefortchurch@yahoo.com Breakthrough Ministries Pastor Tim Martinez Sunday service 10:00am & 6:00pm Wednesdays Bible study 6:30pm Monday prayer 6:30pm 530 Cherry St | 720.297.1997 Frederick St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Monday - Wednesday 8:30am Friday 8:30am Friday 6:00pm (Espanol) Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am and 10:00am, 12:00pm & 5:00pm (Espanol) (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal

f this year is the time when you purchase your first home, or move into a new house, there are a few things you can start on now to get prepared.

Gather good credit - From gaining credit to keeping a close eye on it, credit is a huge deal when it comes to applying for a mortgage. Things like credit cards, car payments, student loans and even phone bills can establish credit, so you may already be well on your way. If you haven’t built up credit yet, don’t worry. Open a line of credit and use only what you can pay off each month. Another way to establish credit and prove you’re a responsible potential homeowner is to have your current home rental—if you have one—in your name. This works for utilities like electric and even cable, as well. Sit down with a good, local lender and you can get specific advice for your individual situation.

Save - From down payments to closing costs, purchasing a home is a pricey process, and that’s before you factor in any needed repairs and that new dining room set. If you are going to get help from your family, find out specifically how much money they can help with so there aren’t any surprises later. Lenders look at how long funds have been in your account when considering you for a mortgage, so be sure to start saving now. Set up an

automatic transfer that saves a little of your monthly paycheck to bolster your savings account. Even if you have the money set aside for down payment and closing costs, having extra for things such as repairs and enhancements to the property after closing is helpful.

Educate - No matter how financially prepared you may be for your first home, hunting for and buying a home is still a lengthy and often arduous process. Start researching the mortgage process now so that by the time you’re ready to make a move, you have a wealth of knowledge, and resources.

Repair – If you will be selling your current home and buying a new one, start doing the little repairs and “honey do’s” that you’ve been putting off. Having a home in good condition will help bring more money and a quicker sale. First impressions are critical, so neat & clean is important.

Realtor – Get with a local, knowledgeable Realtor that can guide you through the transaction. Their experience will help you ask the questions you don’t even know to ask.

Greg Zadel: 2011 Realtor of the Year, Colorado Association of Realtors, Zadel Realty, 303-833-3012, 8110 WCR 13 S-4, Firestone, greg@zadelrealty.com, www.zadelrealty.com

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

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

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

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

Wed. at 7:00 p.m. 720-933-7117 211 Dunmire St., Evanston, between Frederick and Firestone Pastor Laura Salazar Tri-Town Baptist Church Sun. School 9:00a Worship 10:00a & 5p Wed. King’s Kids 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 420 Johnson St. (Oak St.), Frederick 303-833-2826 www.tri-townbaptist.com

Pastor Don Veazey Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sts 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Rinn Valley Ward Bishop Keith Lorimer 303-815-5059 Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m.

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

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

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

(303)651-1640 www.purpose.church Coal Ridge M.S., 6201 Booth Dr, Firestone Pastor Brian Thompson Grace Point Community Church Firestone, CO 80520 720-217-3407 www.go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon Bnai Yisra’ĕl in YHUH Firstone, CO 80504 7th day Sabbath Fellowship in Firestone 970-430-8594 Carbon Valley Lutheran Worship Sundays, 10am Centennial Elementary 10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone 720.833.8873 www.carbonchurch.com Pastor Tim Spiegelberg 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 Catholic Church 615 Main St., Erie 303-828-4221 www.stscholasticaerie.org Pastor: Fr. Robert Wedow Mass: Tues 6p; Wed-Fri 9a Sat 7:30m, 4p; Sun 8:30a 11:30a Communion Service: Monday 9:00am 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 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 615 Evans St. - Erie Sunday Services at 9am and 10:30am Pastor Thomas Milburn Office: 303-442-3484 www.calvarybible.com Impact Rock Church (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 470 Briggs St Erie, CO 80516 Erie United Methodist Church 604 Holbrook St, Erie (across Town Hall) Sun. School 9:30a.m. (for all ages) Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided 303-828-3906 Pastor Jim Calhoun Orchard Community Church Sunday Services 10:00 am Erie High School, 3180 County Road 5 Erie, Colorado 80516 (303) 485-0922 orchardcommunity.church Pastor Gary Shackleton, Jr.

Northern Ridge Baptist Church Sun. School 9a Worship 10:15a Wed. Children’s AWANA 6:40 p.m.

Bible Study 6:45 p.m.

Meets at Vista Ridge Academy, behind King Soopers 3100 Ridge View Dr. Erie, CO 303-420-5810 www.northernridge.org Pastor Mike DeVries 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 Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss

Grace Church-Lake Park Worship Sunday 9:00 & 10:45am 2415 Lake Park Drive, Longmont 80503 303-772-5685 www.gracelongmont.org Pastor Jeff Foote Grace Church-Sandstone Worship Sunday 9:00 & 10:45am 2950 Colorful Ave, Longmont 80504 303-772-5685 www.GraceLongmont.org Pastor Jeff Foote Candlelight Christian Fellowship of Longmont | Sherman Village 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 228, Longmont, CO 80501 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Paul Van Noy www.candlelightlongmont.org | 720.526.0957 Grace Church Sandstone Campus 2950 Colorful Avenue, Longmont 80504 www.gracelongmont.org Ft. Lupton 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

Grandview Church Meets at Mead Middle School Sunday 9:30am 620 Welker Ave. Mead 720.899.1126 Pastor Bruce Hendrich

Lafayette Flatirons Community Church 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette Sat. 4p & 6p and Sun. 9a & 11a 303-664-5524 | Jim Bergen

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

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

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What’s Going On With Home Prices?

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ccording to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report, national home prices in August were up 5.5% from August 2017. This marks the first time since June 2016 that home prices did not appreciate by at least 6.0% year-over-year.

CoreLogic’s Chief Economist Frank Nothaft gave some insight into this change, “The rise in mortgage rates this summer to their highest level in seven years has made it more difficult for potential buyers to afford a home. The slackening in demand is reflected in the slowing of national appreciation, as illustrated in the CoreLogic Home Price Index.

National appreciation in August was the slowest in nearly two years, and we expect appreciation to slow further in the coming year.”

One of the major factors that has driven prices to accelerate at a pace of between 6-7% over the past two years was the lack of inventory available for sale in many areas of the country. This made houses a prized commodity which forced many buyers into bidding wars and drove prices even higher.

According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) latest Existing Home Sales Report, we are starting to see more inventory come to market over the last few months. This, paired with patient buyers who are willing to wait to find the right homes, is creating a natural environment for price growth to slow.

Historically, prices appreciated at a rate of 3.7% (from 19871999). CoreLogic predicts that prices will continue to rise over the next year at a rate of 4.7%.

Bottom Line As the housing market moves closer to a ‘normal market’ with more inventory for buyers to choose from, home prices will start to appreciate at a more ‘normal’ level, and that’s ok! If you are curious about home prices in your area, talk give me a call and I can talk to you about what’s going on!

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Dina James Hosts Events

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November 10th, a silent auction fundraiser for Big Bones Canine rescue starts at 5:00 pm at Rancheros Restaurant. It’s called Fiesta de Fido. There will be tickets for a taco bar available for $10. The goal is to raise $5000.

On Wednesday, November 13, at Fidelity National Title, located at 655 S Sunset St Suite A, in Longmont, is an event called Do’s and Dont’s of Downsizing. Two sessions 10:00 am and 4:00 pm session.

Participants can attend either session.

There will be a lender, financial advisor, Dina James and an inspector to go over the most common steps to take to downsize and the most common mistakes to avoid.

For more info call Dina James, eXp Realty 303.709.7814.

Congratulations Greg Zadel

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t the 2018 Denver Metro Association of Realtors Installation & Awards held at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, Greg Zadel broker of Zadel Realty was the recipient of the DMAR Oliver E. Frascona Lifetime Achievement Award. DMAR represents over 7000 Realtors in 11 Denver metro counties and this award was given to Greg for his outstanding service to the real estate industry.

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Lee Hazzard Joins RE/MAX Nexus

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ome people discover their passion early in life, others later. For Lee Hazzard, newest Realtor to join RE/MAX Nexus in Firestone, building a sales career began early in her work history. “It has always been in the back of mind that I would enjoy being a Realtor,” comments Hazzard, who has an extensive background in environmental safety and health. “My career experiences have enabled me to acquire many of the attributes of a successful Realtor. I love relationship building and helping others meet their goals,” she said.

While a New Jersey native, Hazzard and her family consider Colorado home. After moving West in the 1980s, they have lived in several northern Colorado cities, but now call Lafayette home, where they live on a ranchette with horses, chickens, dogs and a cat. With her 3 daughters now adults and on their own, Hazzard is enjoying being able to focus on helping others buy and sell homes as a Realtor. When not helping others find their dream home, she and her husband join many other “transplants” to Colorado in spending time skiing, camping, biking and hiking.

Call Lee at 720.313.4509 for more information.

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EDUCATION S R E T T A M Photo from Left: Jake Chesler Center:Coach Chris Desantis Right: Colton Gabbard

Casino Night! Discount Tickets on Sale Now!

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HS Booster Club is selling discount tickets to their Super Saturday Casino Night. Held annually the night before the Super Bowl - Feb. 2nd, 2019. This fun adult evening is held here locally at the Carbon Valley Rec Center and is a great night full of music, food, Casino Style Games and prizes. Get your discount Ticket today. http://www.fhsbooster. com/events/casino-night/

Frederick High School Golf News

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oin us in congratulating our Warrior Golfers: Jake Chesler and Colton Gabbard for qualifying for the State Tournament where Jake Chesler tied for 7th!

Go Warriors!

FHS HOMECOMING 2018

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rederick High School had a wonderful Homecoming this year! Thank you to our amazing Student Council at FHS for planning the parade and school events and a huge thank you to the FHS Boosters for hosting the Tailgate! The Tailgate was a huge success with over 500 free hotdogs given out hundreds of prizes and fun for the entire community. FHS teams and student clubs hosted booths with games and activities.

Continuing the long standing tradition, the FHS homecoming parade wound its way through Frederick to the High School. There were over 40 parade entrants - Starting with the FHS Band, and Dance team and followed by floats with the cheerleaders, football teams, class floats, and local clubs. Hundreds of people lined the parade route and were treated to a mini performance by the FHS Drama students and blue and gold bead necklaces handed out by the FHS Administration.

The parade culminated at the school where the FHS Booster Tailgate was ready to go. The Tailgate was a huge success

with hundreds of free hotdogs served, hundreds of prizes and a ton of fun for the entire community! The booths hosted by teams and clubs from FHS were a great hit and there was great music and plenty of food for all!

This was the 5th year of the FHS Booster Tailgate and it is always free to the entire community! This is only possible with sponsorship from local businesses.

Thank you to this year Sponsors: The City of Dacono and Town of Frederick and a thank you to Mahnke for donating water.

Homecoming weekend continued with a huge FHS Warrior Football win over Littleton High, with a final score of 52-0!

At half time the Homecoming Royalty was presented: Freshman Royalty: Kinley Lindhardt & Stirling Wilson; Sophomore Royalty: Lauren Speer & Charles Juarez; Junior Royalty: Emilee Hurtado & Riley McNeill; Senior Royalty: Avery Lareau, Kendall McCarron, Trevor Hazlet and Conor McDaniel; FHS Homecoming King and Queen: Tori Dufour & Garrett Phillips

The Nutcracker Tea Party at En Face

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n Face Studios cordially invites you to the The Nutcracker Tea Party on Saturday, December 8th. Children and adults alike will enjoy the opportunity to 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, dancing, and a special sneak peek performance from our talented cast of The Nutcracker, All Cracked Up. In addition, every child pre registered for this event will receive a tutu or play sword they can customize and take home.

Every ticket purchased will be entered into a drawing to win two free tickets to the En Face Studios production of The Nutcracker, All Cracked Up at Frederick High School the following Saturday, December 15th.

The Nutcracker Tea Party will take place at En Face Studios, located at 7073 Colorado Blvd in Frederick from 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, December 8th. Advance Reservations are required and cost $15 per person. Spaces are limited so register today at https://goo. gl/forms/nYDr4HFUxuOPCu5G3, www.enfacestudios.com or using our QR Code.

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Trust Your Kitchen, Basement or Business to Baker Builders, LLC

Send birthday wish & high resolution photo to the CVCR. Make sure file name is the name of the person with the birthday. We’ll print it free of charge.

Submit to carbonvalley@gmail.com and put “Birthday” in the subject line, as close to the 15th of each month as possible. It’s that simple & it’s FREE!

By Betty Heath

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ave you been in Pepper’s Fireside Grille in Firestone?

Dustin and Jodi Baker, owner/operators of Baker Builders, LLC completed this project, along with many others in and around the area. Dustin began learning the construction business when he was ten years old, from his mentor, a former baseball and football coach. His coach taught him every facet of the construction business. Dustin worked with his coach until he was 23 years old.

Jodi and Dustin were college sweethearts who graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Both earned scholarships to attend college: Dustin for baseball and Jodi for soccer. Jodi earned a degree in Finance and Dustin earned his degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship. They have been married for 12 years and are the parents of four children.

With his General B Contractor’s License in hand, Dustin registered as a sole proprietor of his business in 2005. Now the company has over 65 team members in two different states. Each person takes pride in the work they create and the relationships they develop with every client. The Bakers and their staff guard their reputation of trust and integrity. They maintain transparency from beginning to end so there are no surprises for the client. They understand how personal each project is and clients are involved throughout the work.

Family first seems to be the motto with the Bakers; from their clients to their coworkers. Plus, they are very invested in the community.

They work here, they live here, and they enjoy life in the Carbon Valley.

Jodi and Dustin pointed out a few other projects they have completed in the area. Besides Pepper’s Fireside Grille, they built the Saunders Building across from Frederick Public Works and have completed more than 30 basements and kitchens in the Tri-Town area, as well.

Current building projects include the Heartland Fueling Station on the Frontage Road and Sable and the Industrial Complex located west of Echo Brewery.

They are proud of the personal touch approach they bring to their business.

While other contracting companies look for clients, Baker Builders develops partnerships. When an individual or business welcomes them into their private space they take that trust personally. They are dedicated to building relationships while successfully completing their construction projects.

Successful partnerships require trust and integrity.

Dustin says, “I am the owner of Baker Builders. I take my commitments very seriously. I was raised to believe that your word is your bond. When Baker Builders commits to a project I’m all in and I am going to personally ensure that the project gets done and gets done right.”

They are licensed across the entire Front Range including Boulder and Denver and have been building since 2005. They mainly focus on projects located north of I-70 to Fort Collins.

You can reach them Monday – Friday 8am-5pm; www.bakerbasements.com (residential) www.bakersteelerectors. com (commercial) info@bakerbuilders. com. They are located at 5660 Iris Parkway in Frederick. Their phone is 720.491.3427.

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Santa Cops Are Helping Santa Load His Sleigh

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he Santa Cops program is an ongoing effort to provide gifts and necessities to underprivileged children in the Carbon Valley area during the holiday season. The program is non-profit and sponsored by generous companies and individuals within the area.

Because of this, the program is limited and intended only for those that are truly in need.

All referrals will be reviewed and undergo an approval process, not all applicants will qualify. If you feel that your family would qualify for this program or know of a family in need you should fill out the form provided by the respective Towns. If you have home schooled children or need a referral form, please stop by your local police department to pick one up. All self-referrals must have all accompanying paperwork attached when turned in. Identification for all residents in the household, for children either a copy of their birth certificate or school ID will be required. Income verification for each adult in the household or verification letter of benefits received, and proof of residency. If you are referring a family in need, a brief written statement as to why the family will qualify or is in need of the program, is needed.

Children who qualify for this program must reside in the household 12 months out of the year and must be 16 years of age or younger. Forms are available in the lobby of Firestone Town Hall and are printed in both English and Spanish. Referral forms MUST BE TURNED IN no later than FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16th to be considered. Forms can be turned in either to your child’s school before the Thanksgiving break or to your local police department.

Volunteers are needed to assist with shopping for gifts, and wrapping gifts. To be considered for volunteering, log on to the Town’s Website and complete the volunteer application. Monetary donations can also be made at your local police station.

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Happy 34th Robert Our love for you is as unique as you are!

Wishing our Sour Patch Baby a Happy 5th Birthday! We are so glad you know EVERYTHING! Love you so much!

Dad, Mom, Steve, Elijah, Duke, Zipper and Button

Wishing you a Happy 14th Birthday Steve!

We love you Smessy!

Love you bunches!

Dad, Mom, Jace, Elijah, Duke, Button and Zipper

November 9th Another year...full of ups and downs, laughs and tears, and many, many wonderful memories and experiences.

We love you so much JJ!!

Happy 11th Birthday :) Love, Mom, Steve, and Katlyn

Dolores Rodriguez, a long-time resident of Longmont who now resides in Frederick, turned 95 years “young” October 29th.

Mrs. Rodriguez was married to the late Leo Rodriguez for 38 years.

She worked for JC Penney’s in California for many years before moving to Longmont where she worked for JC Penney’s until her retirement in 1978. She celebrated her 95th birthday with all of her family.

Rudy Moreno was born and raised in Frederick, CO. We celebrated his 90th Birthday on October 5th!

He was born in 1928. He is still going strong and very healthy. He served in the Merchant Marines in 1946. His hobby is to design walking canes for his family and friends, southwestern style, with turquoise and leather. His canes are so beautiful! He also gets many compliments on his walker which is also decorated. He LOVES what he does. He enjoys his time with his family and his friends. He loves to share his memories of the Tri-town area with his family. He is amazed remembering how the town was really small with fields and dirt roads and now filled with houses and businesses. He is really good friends with the Firestone and Frederick Firemen.

Wherever he goes he knows everybody and everyone treats him so wonderful! He loves the town of Frederick and the community!

Rudy Moreno is such an awesome,wonderful man!

We love you Dad, Grandpa!

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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 11th Annual Community Heroes Awards Breakfast 7am – 8:30 am Tuesday, January 15, 2019 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 15, 2018. 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.

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The group meets the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30 pm to 7:30 p. For information call Sarah Harlow at 970-391-1811 or email sarah.harlow@homeinstead.com.

Honoring THOSE WHO SERVED

HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY TO PAST, PRESENT AND FALLEN SOLDIERS. WE HONOR YOU, AND SALUTE YOU FOR DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FREEDOM.

Sport Clips of Firestone and The Orchards Supports Help A Hero Program

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port Clips of Firestone and the Orchards is joining forces with Pepper’s Fireside Grille in Firestone to raise money for Help a Hero. On Wednesday, November 28, Pepper’s will give a portion of all proceeds to be included with the Sport Clips donations to Help a Hero. Pepper’s is located at 8274 Colorado Blvd in Firestone.

Since 2007, Sport Clips Team Members nationwide have joined forces to raise funds in-store and in their communities for our Help A Hero campaign, benefitting the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Through the support of stores like ours in Firestone, CO and our generous clients.

Sport Clips has given millions to help our nation’s heroes.

“We want to help our nation’s heroes in the next chapter of their lives. Through the assistance the Help A Hero scholarships provide, Sport Clips is able to help U.S. service members and veterans get the education they need to pursue their dreams and find success back home,” said Kurk Erickson, owner of Sport Clips in Firestone, CO. Sport Clips of Firestone and the Orchards is offering a coupon in the Carbon Valley Consumer Report where clients can get $3.00 off a MVP haircut and both Sport Clips will also donate $1.00 to the Help a Hero program for each coupon redeemed as a start through November 11.

The Community can make a donation at either Sport Clips now through Nov. 11.

AND - As a Special THANK YOU, on Veterans Day (Sunday November 11, 2018), we will offer FREE haircuts to all active and retired military personnel.

Sport Clips is the nation’s largest franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care. The Firestone store is located in Firestone’s High Plains Market Shopping Center located at 6120 Firestone Blvd.

Sport Clips opened in March and is one of the franchise’s more than 1,400 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

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Hours of operation are MondayFriday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm. For more information, visit www.haircutmenfirestone.com To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com.

Seeking Names & Addresses of Deployed Military for Holiday Packages

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he Front Range Chapter of the National Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Auxiliary is asking the public to submit names and addresses of deployed Military personnel in preparation for their annual shipments of holiday packages.

Submittal deadline is November 16th and only the first 50 submissions will be considered because of limited funding.

They are also asking for monetary donations to offset the costs of supplies and shipping. Last year they sent 50 large priority mail boxes overseas at a cost of $750 for supplies and $800 for shipping. They would like to increase their volume this year but will need help to make this happen.

Supplies for their Troop Boxes will be accepted in the Fort Collins, Greeley, or Loveland area where their volunteers can pick up.

The Front Range Chapter 3-6 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in northern Colorado and has members throughout the area. Their mission is to raise funds for Military and Veteran charities.

For information call Carol Peters at 970-302-2426 or email carolpeters102@gmail. com or visit www.cvma3-6.org.

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First Annual Veteran’s Day Chili Cook off Saturday November 10, 2018 11:am—3:pm 3601 Stagecoach Rd #201 in Longmont 720-204-6776/sellstatepeakrealty@gmail.com Please RSVP For Cook Off Entry

This is a family event sure to please everyone. We will have:  the mobile VET Center  bounce houses  carnival games  Face painters  Some of the best red and green chili.

Come meet the Sellstate Peak Realty agents while we give Thanks to those who have given so much!

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Events occur at the corner of Briggs and Moffat: Roast s’mores at open fire pits from 5:00pm-6:30pm Local Choirs singing from 5:00pm-6:15pm Living Nativity Scene - 5:30pm-6:30pm Free hayrides from 6:00pm-8:30pm at the corner of Briggs & Wells Parade of Lights begins at 6:30pm at Erie Parkway and Briggs traveling north on Briggs to Wells Santa will be coming at the end of the parade and visiting with the children from approximately 7:15-8:00pm in his workshop at the corner of Briggs and Moffatt.

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Dreamer Scholars Face Down the Fifth Grade at Thunder Valley K-8

On

September 28th, 2018, a group of boisterous fifth-grade students walked from Centennial Park to Frederick High School at the tail end of the Homecoming Parade. The children waved, tossed candy, and proudly displayed a neon yellow banner reading “I HAVE A DREAM--Class of 2026.” This class is known as the Carbon Valley Dreamer Scholars, a cohort of 50 students who attend Thunder Valley and since the second grade have been a part of “I Have A Dream” Foundation of Boulder County’s efforts to reduce dropout rates and college and career success among disadvantaged youth. The class was founded in 2016, and will graduate from Frederick High School in 2026.

The 2018-19 school year is now well on its way, with the Carbon Valley class taking on new challenges to their criticalthinking skills. These ten- and Photo courtesy of Aurora Santos eleven-year-old students are hard at work improving their reading comprehension with challenging books usually involve the children reading out like The Chronicles of Narnia and The loud to an adult, working independently Magic Treehouse series, and completing on math or writing homework, or tackling activities to test and enrich their growing brain teasers like Sudoku or puzzles. The small group dynamic allows the students social-emotional intelligence.

The structure of “I Have A Dream” to delve deeper into their academics by Foundation of Boulder County’s extended participating in learning activities that day programming is varied; each day begins combine fun, movement, and applied with a half-hour period of silent reading. learning. They play vocabulary games and In just over a month, the Carbon Valley Math Jeopardy, apply fractions to real-life students’ focus and engagement with their scenarios with innovative worksheets, and chosen books have improved and impacted connect art to engineering and science all other academic areas. The development with hands-on STEAM crafts. On Tuesdays, of reading skills, and the enjoyment of several students even take piano lessons reading, is a critical focus in program this as part of a workshop led by a community year. The Dreamer Scholar classroom has volunteer, Robert, and practice simple been adapted into a quiet reading room tunes like “My Dog, Spike” and “Climbing with a library, and the students have access Up/Down.”

Every Thursday, the focus is on physical to a large variety of books that they are excited about reading, with the Harry Potter fitness and the connection between a series being a class favorite. The students healthy mind and body. Students can practice reading both quietly to themselves choose to participate in a dance routine to contemporary hits like “Whip n’ Naeand out loud to volunteers.

Rotating workshops, consisting of 4-7 Nae,” created by volunteer Patrick, a UNC students and 2-3 AmeriCorps members or work-study and dance major. Kids also community volunteers, take place every have the option of a more structured weekday and allow the kids and adults to workout, involving stretching, running, work in a closer setting with more one- and calisthenics. Many of the students on-one assistance. Activities vary, but enjoy running, after being introduced to

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it over the summer by volunteers from the Boulder Running Project.

This winter, the class will participate in “Holiday Dreams,” an annual gift drive that connects community members to Dreamer Scholars and their families, to help brighten the season and provide gifts to those in need. If you’d like to participate, please call Devin Duncan at (303) 4443636 or email her at holidaydreams@ ihaveadreamboulder.org.

Program volunteers are critical in setting up the Dreamer Scholars for success; they are involved in homework help, field trip supervision, mentoring, and much more, forming friendships with and inspiring the fifth-graders to explore new possibilities. The “I Have A Dream” Foundation’s work would not be possible without our dedicated and diverse team of volunteers. Are you a member of the community who is passionate about social equity and education, wanting to make a difference? If so, please explore our volunteering opportunities on our website at www.ihaveadreamboulder.org or by calling Liz Bolejack at (303) 4443636 x19 or emailing her at liz.bolejack@ ihaveadreamboulder.org.

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he “I Have A Dream” Foundation of Boulder County is gearing up for its annual holiday gift program, now called Holiday Dreams. But we need your help to spread the news and find individuals and businesses to provide gifts for our Dreamer Scholars and their families this holiday.

This program has been an “I Have A Dream” tradition for over 15 years, matching gift-givers with the children participating in the “I Have A Dream” program. Our Dreamer Scholars, their siblings and parents receive gifts for the holidays!

Sign up to provide joy this holiday season! Donors will be paired with over 600 Dreamer Scholars and their family members throughout Boulder County. The deadline to sign up is Friday, October 26, to ensure all our youth and their families receive gifts this holiday.

WHAT: Holiday Dreams - “I Have A Dream” needs individuals and businesses to provide gifts to low-income youth, college students, and their families. There is a $40 limit for each gift recipient.

WHO: Donors are paired with gift recipients, or organizations can provide gifts for all of the youth at an “I Have A Dream” learning center.

WHERE: Families are primarily in Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, and Frederick.

WHEN: Donors are asked to sign-up

by October 26 and can request additional information by emailing holidaydreams@ ihaveadreamboulder.org or by calling 303-444-3636, ext. 33. Information is also available on our website. Donors will wrap and deliver gifts to designated drop-off locations the week of November 26.

WHY: Since 1990, the “I Have A Dream” Foundation of Boulder County has helped over 1000 children from low-income areas reach their dreams by providing a longterm program of mentoring, tutoring, enrichment, and career and college preparation, with an assured opportunity for higher education.

November 1, 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m.– Business After Hours @RJ Connors – State Farm @ 8196 Colorado Blvd. N-5 in Firestone November 8, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ E.L.F. Grill in Dacono November 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Frederick TOPIC: – NON-PROFIT SHOWCASE November 22, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @Re/Max Momentum in Frederick

Upcoming Community Events:

Dacono City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month Frederick Trustees meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Firestone Trustees meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Every Thursday in August and September, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Frederick Market @ Crist Park in Frederick Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Bingo @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – American Legion Friday Night Dinner @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone 2nd Wednesday of each month - 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone 3rd Saturday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone 4th Friday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – VFW Post 9741 Friday Night Dinner @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – VFW Post 9741 Monday Night Dinner @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone November 16, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Art with Michelle @ Carbon Valley Active Adults Center, 6615 Frederick Way in Frederick

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Not all Veterans are cared for and many only need a minimal amount of help.

If you like to volunteer and have a few hours a month to make a major impact on someone’s life, we would like to talk to you.

The areas of most concern are: • Home visitation – occasionally stop by or call to let them know they are not alone or forgotten.

• Personal evaluation – help organize their bills and see they’re paid on time; inventory and help administer their medications; make sure they have food, electricity, heat; medical attention, etc.

• Transportation – doctor appointments, grocery shopping, haircuts,

or other errands.

You will not be asked to give your money, only your time. This would be especially welcomed during the holiday season. Could you set an extra plate at your Thanksgiving table, or give a care package for Christmas?

No matter where you live there are Veterans in your area who could use a friend year-round.

Because not all Veterans are over 60 or on Medicaid, there is effectively no government funding for them which leaves a large gap in our society. If you have a passion for Veterans and a desire for giving back, please call us at 720-600-0860 or email Resource@QualifiedListeners.org Qualified Listeners, one of the most active Veteran support organizations in Northern Colorado and Southeast Wyoming, continues to assist Veterans and their families through outreach, listening, resource directory, and being the voice for the Veteran Community. For more information visit www.QualifiedListeners.org.

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Foothills Gardens Columbarium Niche Sale Multi-space discounts for families, organizations or religious groups. Discounts available for combination Cremation and Niche packages Bob 720-771-1611 [ongoing] New Event Boulder County & Surrounding Areas Cars & Coffee When: First Saturday of the Month, 7 am - 10 am Location: Shopping Center @ 400 South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80025 Near Taco Bell, in front of Subway, across from Wendy’s Email: bldrctycarscoffee@gmail.com Contact us to add your email to our distribution list for updates etc. [ongoing] “Ready for change? Compassionate Christian support offered - Fort Lupton/Northglenn - free phone consult Hope into Light Counseling 720-340-8856 - God bless!”

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I can stay at your house or develop a daily schedule for your cats, dogs, horses, birds or reptiles. I can give medication and shots. References available. Price depends on service provided. To set up a “meet and greet” or book your reservation now, call Chelsea at 303-819-3541 or email toffie2002@aol.com [11-18]

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Inside Storage: NE of Erie, 300+ sq ft, not heated, $300/mo. Call/Text 303-810-8126 [11-18] This notice is to apply for title on a 2003 Jeep Wrangler.

I am applying for title due to the fact that neither Ryan J Anderson or Kimberly Anderson have paid to store the vehicle or returned to remove the vehicle in over a year.

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3rd Annual Holiday Boutique Prairie Greens Clubhouse Sunday Dec 2nd, 9-3pm 7781 Mountain View Dr, Frederick, CO 80530 All your Christmas shopping under one roof !

Lily Farm Fresh Event Center is open and reserving dates into 2020! Brand new event venue with a 1,400 deck & veranda, BYOB policy and bridal suite! Email lilyfarmfreshevents@gmail.com for information. [11-18] FREE hot tub, works, just needs new part. You haul.

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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 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 1. The first weekend is Friday December 7th and Saturday December 8th 2. The second weekend is Friday December 14th and Saturday December 15th 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 third year of the Christmas light walk we had an estimated 7,500 people come and enjoy the lights. This year Santa will be there to take children’s gift requests, the Larkridge Chick-Fil-A Santa Cow will be walking the path, and the professional singing group, Take Note, will be singing Christmas Carols on December 15th as well as Prairie Ridge Elementary School choir will be singing on one of the evenings. As always, there will be Hot Chocolate, Hot cider, and cookies served at “The Hut”, which is an outside bar/serving building at one of the homeowners. Over of the entrance arches there will be mistletoe hung for those who chose to kiss their loved one. The length of the walk is roughly 1 mile. Please come dressed appropriately.

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