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ungry for some good, authentic German food? Then you need to get your happy on and head down to Styria Catering and German Deli located at 328 Fifth Street in Frederick. Chef Neuhold and his wife want you to stop by on your way home tonight and pick up dinner at their kitchen.

After meeting the Chef, he invited me into his kitchen where he was just taking some Cherry Strudel out of one of his ovens. Oh, My Goodness! The aroma was captivating and I was seeing visions of warm strudel sitting on my table at home. All I needed was a fresh cup of coffee to complete the vision.

When I asked Chef Neuhold where Styria is located he said it is a state in Austria much like Colorado is a state in America. Being a native of Styria he began his apprentice training in 1970 at the age of 15. By the time he completed his studies and on hand training he was 18 and left Austria and made his way to America.

The Neuholds began their trade in Ft. Collins and when they decided to expand they found their niche in

Frederick. They are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters and have recently bought a house in Thornton. Chef Neuhold said he and his family enjoy skiing and have quite a following for their catering business in the high country from Steamboat Springs to Vail. He and his wife also have offerings at the local Farmer’s Markets during the summer months. He has employed as many as twelve people to assist them during the holiday seasons in the past, but doesn’t expect to have that much business this year due to the Covis-19 pandemic.

Styria Catering and German Deli offers meals to go; just heat and serve authentic German Food prepared by a world-class chef.

When I asked Chef Neuhold if he had any hobbies his reply was, “cooking and skiing.”

He prides himself in offering a variety of good foods made from scratch the ‘old way’.

The foods are packaged and labeled with all ingredients and directions on how to serve them.

You can order ahead for any special items you want and schedule catering for your holiday parties on

line at www.StyriaCatering.com or call them at (720)638-2682.

Chef Neuhold says for you to ‘pick up dinner tonight at our kitchen.” Among the favorites are: Smoked Salmon, Trout, and Buffalo, Dips; Soups and Chowder, Gourmet Sauces; Authentic Brats and Elk Sausages; German Specialties include Sauerbraten, Spätzle, Krautburgers, Goulash, Beef Rouladen, Paprika Chicken, Schnitzel, and Sauerkraut.

During his travels he mentioned that he has cooked for Pope John II, Queen Elizabeth and President Reagan along with other world leaders and says, “Now let me cook for you!”

You can find them located in Clark Plaza, 328 Fifth Street, Frederick. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday: 11:30 am-6pm and Friday and Saturday 11:30 am-7pm. Stop by today and get 10% off your purchase (valid through December, 2020). Now, if you excuse me I have to go smother my face in some fresh Cherry Strudel compliments of Chef Neuhold and his wife (who he calls the ‘Boss’).

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Maybe you don’t see it right off, that’s because it sits back, north of Tipple. That location was purposefully chosen to protect the aesthetics of the surrounding neighborhoods.

The property once belonged to Jim McDonald, who was an amazing local pilot and antique collector. At one point in time, this property was home to hundreds of airplanes, cars, trucks, and motorcycles. After Jim passed, the family decided to reinvest in the property and the community by developing the storage facility. Airpark RV & Boat Storage was named in honor of Jim McDonald’s passion and the family’s new business model. Remembering the past with respect and looking forward to honoring the future is shared by the family, young and older.

The new storage facility was founded by Sharon McDonald and her children; Chele Poole and David Goracke. Chele has a son, Thomas, and a granddaughter, Pandora.

Dave has two children; Lindsey and Brian.

The McDonald family and children have been local to the Carbon Valley area since the 60’s.

If you have toys, RVs, boats or otherwise, call Airpark RV & Boat Storage at (720) 879-1878. You can find them at www.facebook.com/Airpark-RV-BoatStorage-577758022905666.

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Do you have something that brings you comfort? What is it? What calms you when you are afraid or are #grieving?

“In these uncertain times” has become a cliché since we hear it and read it many times a day. Is it not true that all of life is uncertain? My entire life has been chaotic since my birth. In fact, I cherish the boring days.

However, I don’t consider #lockdown relaxing. Nor does the 24/7 news on COVID bring any sense of well-being. Throw in the election…on top of all that my life has dished out, I’m in a huge vat of witch’s brew. It doesn’t take much more than that to feel like I’m stuck in quicksand.

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#discontent, and so many other unsettling emotions. Perhaps you have also. What do you do to overcome these internal feelings that determine how your day ends up?

How do I find my happy place, which is the ocean? Pacific usually but Atlantic works just fine, and the gulf too.

First, I must choose to go to my happy place. Sometimes it takes a few attempts to get there but if I stay the course, I always find it.

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1. Redirect my thoughts; I have to want to “think” of better things, better times. It’s difficult but it starts with the #choice.

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4. Eat a healthy meal; nutrition is a wonderful way to get a grip on my emotions.

5. Drink a glass of water; many times, dehydration is the culprit and water can take away a headache and add energy and clear my cloudy mind.

6. Journal; writing down my feelings, even if it makes me cry or angry.

Getting emotions outside of my body is healing and freeing.

7. Share my thoughts with another, trustworthy friend or family member. This is another way of getting the emotions outside of my body. Sometimes I just need a shoulder to lean on.

8. Pray; I pray for myself and I ask others to pray for me. I read Jesus Calling, a daily reading that brings me peace of mind and heart. This time of quiet calms my soul. Spending time in prayer brings me peace, like the verse written on the plaque at Dry Creek Cemetery.

When I accept the gift of peace that #Jesus offers, fear and thoughts of trouble vanish and this, truly, is my Happy Place.

Colorado Public Utilities Commission Declines to Rule on Corporate Law Issue

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“We know the PUC was put in an awkward position of having to rule on a corporate law decision,” stated interim CEO, Bryant Robbins. “We greatly appreciate the hard work of both the Commission and their staff. The need of having the District Court hear the case was not unexpected. We will continue to move forward in our efforts to lower the rates of the 97,000 meters that we serve.”

In November of 2019, United Power filed a complaint with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) seeking a fair buyout charge. This summer, United Power received a favorable ruling from the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) assigned by the PUC to hear the case. Then on August 28th, FERC reversed an earlier decision and determined they have sole jurisdiction over the exit fee matter, even while acknowledging that they have not determined that Tri-State’s proposed methodology represented a “just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory exit charge”.

“While we are disappointed that the commission is unable to rule on this issue, we believe our case in Adams County will show that the non-utility members were unlawfully added according to both State Statutes and their own bylaws,” stated Robbins.

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What’s on your Travel Bucket List?

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s an anonymous source once said “I want to vacation so long, that I forgot all my passwords!”

Is this you? I hope so! There are lots of ways to keep that bucket list everything from a dream board to a jar full of notes. What’s important is whatever you choose, you do use. Think about those past vacations and what you liked and what you didn’t like about them. If you are a couple (or family), it’s important to get everyone’s input. Do you want to go to the same destination, do the same things or explore something new? You should really have that discussion. It also makes the planning that much more fun. If you are a solo traveler, this will help you decide what is meaningful to your travel desires.

Using your imagination, don’t hold back on time or financial concerns. Just list all the places or adventures you have ever dreamed about. Maybe look at the book “1000 places to see before you die” by Patricia Schultz. It’s just a fun read and you might see how many places you have already visited and maybe get some new ideas.

What about those activities you have always dreamed about and would like to experience? Hot air ballooning, see the Northern lights, swim with the dolphins or the sharks? Spend a week visiting the Smithsonian in Washington DC? Kiss the Blarney Stone? So many adventures!

Now, to put some practical thinking to this list. Highlight 4 or 5 places that are on the list and maybe match some of the activities and adventures that might fit a destination or two.

Now the fun begins..establish a time line and begin to organize your travel bucket list into plans. Consider the time and money you would like to invest in travel. Line up your goals with the practical aspect of your budget and available time.

Once you have this list, remember that this exercise may not mean much if you never go. Once you get this project going, you’ll find the wanderlust builds and builds. Do you want to be the person that shares their adventures or just the one who listens?

When you have your list together, I can help you put those plans in place. Contact Judy Bakanec, Going Places Travel in Frederick. 303-485-9930 or judy@goingplaces-travel.com For help in planning your memorable vacation, Judy Bakanec can be reached at Going Places Travel in Frederick. Call her at 303.485.9930 or email her at judy@goingplaces-travel.com.

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hris Johnson, owner, started Cerus Fitness in 2017 with the goal of helping 100,000 people lead a healthy lifestyle of fitness. He wanted to create a company that made fitness fun and something that people of all ages and abilities felt welcome to participate in. To start, they focused on the fun part of fitness creating obstacle races to challenge people to test themselves. Chris says, “Obstacles are an awesome test both in the mental aspect, literally overcoming obstacles, and the physical aspect of identifying weaknesses, which can be cardio, upper body strength, agility, etc.”

Cerus Fitness serves all ability levels and ages with the goal to include people from all walks of life. “We’re doing our job well if you see a mixture of high-level athletes along with beginners who are just starting their fitness journeys in the same place,” says Chris.

They serve Northern Colorado with fitness events and their new facility is opening in Frederick, CO. They will continue to serve the greater area of Northern Colorado but also are filling a need in Erie, Longmont, Frederick, Firestone, and Dacono. “This area is very underserved (in our opinion) and needs gyms like ours to support the growing communities. We’re a new brand of fitness with everything a normal gym would offer plus the extras of exciting events to train for and a strong and inclusive community of people in their fitness journey (check our Facebook Group- the Cerus Squad),” says Chris.

“Fitness can be a fun and engaging pursuit that becomes part of your everyday life. Too many people have experienced gyms/ fitness companies where they are just a number and don’t have a community with exciting events to prepare for and participate in with friends and family. We are trying to fix that glaring issue with the fitness industry,” he said.

Our soft opening is November 2nd. Our Grand Opening is November 14th. People who become members before October 31 with get up to 3 months of free membership.

All they need to do is go to www.cerusfitness.com/join.

“Our first race in 2019, the CerusRuk, was especially memorable and was held at Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland,” Chris shared. “It’s one of our major events and we wanted to make a big splash so we invested a lot of time and money into a new obstacle called Apollyon (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag1mLQtaUdY) the look of wonder on participants’ faces when they showed up was something I’ll never forget-- especially the kids!”

Chris is married to Jamie Johnson (L) and she helps the company with Graphic Design and retail.

They actually met at his first boxing match and the rest is history as they say! They have two kids who attend Spark Preschool in town; Jaxon 5 and Evelyn 3. They live in Frederick. Chris says, “I got my start in the professional fitness industry first as an amateur boxer (fighting locally and in the Colorado Golden Gloves) and graduating to training professionals on high end events you would see on HBO. I love a variety of sports including our local teams (Broncos, Nuggets, etc) along with some obscure sports such as Spikeball and adventure racing. By this printing, I’ll have completed an adventure race through the night- both biking and running in the dark with only a compass and map to navigate!”

The Vice President of Operations, Richard Leeper, is a lifelong Northern Colorado resident. He started out as an elite level competitor in obstacle racing and endurance events and discovered his passion for helping others in their fitness journey before making it his full-time pursuit. He is married and a father of two boys.

One of their trainers on staff, Rea Kolbl, is an elite level endurance athlete who is considered one of if not the best in the world in endurance and obstacle racing events. You can see her on ESPN and recently on Amazon Prime’s TV show with Bear Grylls: Eco Challenge, where her team placed second. Individually she has never lost an endurance event longer than 30 miles in her entire career!

Some of Chris’s other pastimes include playing hide and seek and building cardboard houses with his two kids. Adventure racing and seeking out and trying the many craft breweries Colorado has to offer. He says, “I do quite a bit of running, about 35-40 weekly miles. I also have played basketball my entire life and play in yearround leagues.”

Cerus Fitness is open M-F: 5:30AM-8:30pm | Sat: 9am-2pm | Sun: Closed For more info you can email info@ cerusfitness. com and check out their website www. cerusfitness. com. They are located at 3771 Monarch Street, Frederick, CO 80516.

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Firestone Update: Town Hall to Temporarily Close

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ut of an abundance of caution, the Town of Firestone will be temporarily closing Town Hall on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, after two employees tested positive for COVID-19. The closure is through Sunday, November 8, 2020, anticipating regular hours and operations resuming on Monday, November 9, 2020.

The facility closure will impact Town Hall only. The Police Department will continue to operate as normal and the Public Works facility will operate with modified schedules.

This closure will help limit any possible exposures to staff and the public and will allow for the facility to be properly sanitized. Much like this spring, the Town of Firestone affirms our commitment to protecting residents’ and employees’ health and safety while still providing services to the public. It’s our #1 priority.

The Town will continue to provide

essential services to the community, including public safety, water utilities and emergency response services. Many employees are working remotely and by utilizing technology, we can continue operating. Below are specific updates that should answer any questions: Board Meeting: the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2020. To reduce the number of people in the room, the public is invited to participate via Zoom.

View all of the information on how to login and participate here.

Utility Billing: Visit www.firestoneco. gov/water for access to pay your bill online or you can call 1-855-546-7605 to pay your bill directly. Additionally, the secure dropbox is available outside of Town Hall and payments dropped will be processed. If you have questions, please email water@ firestoneco.gov.

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 Winter is coming and that means snow!  The safety of the traveling public is the paramount concern of the City.

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MEAD MAYOR, COLLEEN WHITLOW

 Projects in Progress:  The month of October was

busy with many key projects and developments (both residential and commercial). Some highlights include:  Design for 3rd Street Reconstruction Project is 90% complete. Coordination with utilities and property owners is continuing.  Staff is working towards Safe Routes to School grant.  The preliminary design for Welker and Third Street intersection improvements is underway, and the team is coordinating with adjacent developments under Town review.  The DOLA grant was submitted and the Public Works facility final design is nearing completion.  Adams Avenue will be closed through November to reconstruct the new bridge. This work is being done by the

FIRESTONE MAYOR, BOBBI SINDELAR

 Part of me can’t believe that it’s November already, and the other part of me is excited for this year to be winding down! As we all prepare for a busy season, below are a few updates I don’t want you to miss.  Election – November 3rd  The 2020 Presidential Election will be conducted as a Mail-Ballot Election. Voters may vote in person at one of Weld

FREDERICK MAYOR, TRACIE CRITES

 Whew! After the April 2020 election, your Board of Trustees and I have been busy with work sessions, Board of Trustee meetings and most importantly, in-depth discussions with your Town of Frederick staff. As your elected officials, we rely on our talented Town staff’s expertise to run daily operations (too many to mention!) and help us see our community resources’ full potential. The more I get to know everyone, the more excited I become about our vision to build a safe, inviting and culturally vibrant place to live and work. As we wrap up our work on the 2021 budget this month, I thought it appropriate to spotlight our

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  The holiday trash collection schedule will run one day late following Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day 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 placed curbside the night before.

Sorrento development.  Staff continues to work with the various resident and commercial development teams, and other potential developers, as they prepare for upcoming application submittals.  Board:  The Board of Trustees received updates from the Police Department, Public Works Department, and Community Engagement Department. The 2019 Audit from Hinkle & Company was completed, and the 2021 Proposed Budget was presented. September was proclaimed as National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month. October was proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  The Board discussed monthly financials, Weld County Guard Terminal services, Mead Police Department’s application for two grant opportunities (Gray and Black-Market Marijuana Enforcement Program and the Peace Officers Mental Health Support Program). The Board approved the following:  Final Plat 9 for The Highlands  Agreement for services with Bluescope Construction for a new fabric sand shed which was destroyed by winds  Cooperation agreement among the Town of Mead, The Mead Urban Renewal Authority and the 34 9.5 Metropolitan District,  A sanitary sewer easement  Construction agreement with Insituform Technologies,

LLC for sewer rehabilitation work.  The Board of Trustees held a public hearing the Welker Farms Subdivision Zoning Amendment to change the zoning to Downtown Mixed Use and amended the official zoning map.  If you are unable to attend the Board of Trustees meetings, the meetings are video recorded to watch at your convenience. View meetings at www.townofmead.org/ boardoftrustees.  November 2020 Election:  The Board of Trustees approved two ballot measures for November. Strictly Streets will fund street maintenance and Purely Police will help fund the Mead Police Department:  Ballot Issue 2D (Strictly Streets) - An additional 1.2% in sales and use tax to fund street maintenance. New revenue would be dedicated strictly to streets; it would be illegal for the Town of Mead to use this money on anything but street maintenance.  Ballot Issue 2E (Purely Police) - An additional 0.75% in sales and use tax to fund police. New revenue would be dedicated purely to police; it would be illegal for the Town of Mead to use this money on anything but public safety.  For more information on Strictly Streets & Purely Police go to: https://www.townofmead.org/finance/page/strictlystreets-purely-police  See Page 8 for more Mead Mayor information!

County’s Voter Service and Polling Centers beginning on October 19th. Due to health concerns with COVID-19, please vote your mail ballot and drop it off Drop-Off Locations or place it in the mail by October 26th. If you miss the mailing deadline, you can still vote through Election Day, November 3rd, by dropping off your completed ballot at one of the following locations: ● Carbon Valley Recreation Center (701 5th Street, Frederick) ● Southwest Weld County Services Complex (4209 Weld CR 24 1/2, Del Camino)  For more information, please contact the Weld County Elections Office at elections@weldgov.com or visit www. weldgov.com  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. Nominations for families are due by Friday, November 20, 2020.  For more information on how to nominate a family or get involved with the program, visit www.firestoneco.gov or contact the Firestone Police Department at 303‐833‐0811 or email policeclerks@firestoneco.gov.  New Town Hall Project to Begin: In October, the Board of Trustees accept a $1 million grant from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for the new Town Hall project and also approved an agreement for construction services for that project.

The construction project is scheduled to begin immediately and be completed by Fall 2021.  Thank you for your continued support. It is an honor to be your Mayor.  Bobbi Sindelar at bsindelar@firestoneco.gov

Finance Department team.  Utility Billing Clerk, Nancy, works to collect and process all water, stormwater, and trash collection payments. She is crucial and maintains all utility billing accounts, rate structures, processes utility bills and shut off notices. Nancy is a Frederick resident and has been a part of the Frederick Team for six years.  Lori is the Receptionist for Finance, but also the first face you see when visiting Town Hall. Her stellar customer service is key to providing residents with answers to their variety of questions. She assists with building permits, business licenses, supply orders and administrative needs for all departments. She is a resident of the Carbon Valley (Firestone) and has been a team member for five years.  Finance Clerk, Shauntina, oversees Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, along with Cash receipting. She is vital in our day-to-day activities to provide accurate tracking of revenues and expenses to the budget. Shauntina is also a Frederick resident and has been an employee for the past eight years.  Anthony is our Accountant and joined the team in

March of 2020. He processes many of the Town’s accounting services, from bank reconciliation, capital asset tracking, and financial statements, just to name a few. His commitment to the Town of Frederick goes back to his years at FHS, representing the Town’s Youth Commission.  The Finance team is excited to have new employee Kurtis Adams start in Early November. He will help lead the department as the Finance Manager and oversee the budget process, annual audit, debt and investment management. This position also supports the Frederick Urban Renewal Authority and Frederick Metropolitan District. Kurtis is also a Frederick resident and is passionate about providing service to the community he has made home.  Have you ever worked on a project where you had no say in the outcome? Here, everybody matters, including you! As your Mayor, it is my role to represent your ideas and dreams. It is great to know we have a talented Finance team who will provide accurate details so that your representatives on the Board can prioritize projects effectively for our community’s greater good.

Frederick has a bright future with big plans!

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Holiday Painting

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ith fall and winter upon us, thoughts of celebrating the upcoming holidays with our loved ones are as well. You don’t have to live in a grand manor to have a wonderful setting for your guests. A coat of paint is one of the quickest and easiest ways to update your kitchen, dining, and living rooms, creating a sense of comfort and style for enjoying the holidays.

Accent architectural elements in your home by having your trim, baseboards, and crown molding painted. If you’re ready for a change-up from white, consider pulling an accent color from nearby draperies, upholstery, or accessories. Speaking of accents, one accent wall will change your room’s mood and update it at the same time.

Adding a chair rail in your dining room works as a

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decorative element and protects your walls. Have your painter paint the lower half of your wall with a deep tone, the upper half lighter. A great combination is Sherwin Williams Foothills SW7514 on the lower wall and Touch of Sand SW9085 above.

Popular colors this fall - we’re still painting a lot gray for interiors. Clients are also adding taupes and greiges. If you’re looking for color ideas, pick up some samples to try, all from Sherwin Williams: Agreeable Gray, Analytical Gray, Moth Wing - a good taupey gray, Poised Taupe great with creamy white trim, Eider White - a light, almost gray taupe that works on walls and trim, Tavern Taupe - with Iron Ore trim, and one of the most versatile, foolproof colors we use, Perfect Griege.

All these colors are suitable yearround and are a perfect backdrop for holiday lights and decor.

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

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Baldwin, who joined Raymond James in 2003, has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She 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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f you’ve been to the Weld County Centennial Building (from 1986 to 2011) or the Weld County Administration Building (from 2011 to date), you’ve likely seen him…Pops the Triceratops; Weld County’s Official Fossil.

Discovered near Briggsdale in 1982 and donated to the county by the landowner, Roland “Sonny” Mapelli, in 1986, the first complete Triceratops skull found in the state is taking a field trip to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for the next nine to 12 months for study and repair. The fossil was transported to the museum Friday, October 16.

“This is really exciting for the residents of the county,” said Commissioner Chairman Mike Freeman. “Many people aren’t aware this piece of history was discovered right here in Weld County. Now with the help of the museum, we’ll be able to learn more about this impressive fossil.”

The county was contacted by the Denver Museum of Nature Science’s Curator of Dinosaurs, Dr. Joe Sertich, in 2018. Dr. Sertich express the desire to study the fossil and offered to have his staff clean and repair it in return. Because the fossil was donated to the county with the stipulation it be on display in a county building for residents to enjoy, the county, the museum and state worked together to make sure this project would allow for both the study of fossil and the return of the fossil to the county.

“The museum has been great to work with,” said Commissioner Freeman. “And the community is starting to get excited about the project and the updates.”

The public is invited to follow along with the Pops the Triceratops project on www.discoverweld.com as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (search for @ popsthetriceratops) as stories and content about the fossil and Weld County’s ancient history will be shared during the time Pops is gone.

The county is also reaching out to various community partners such as the Poudre Learning Center, the High Plains and Clearview Library Districts and Weld County school districts to share news and develop events related to this project to as many residents as possible.

Photo: Dr. Joe Sertich, Curator of Dinosaurs for the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, works on the plaster cast of Pops. Jerri Mapelli Gustafson and Terri Mapelli DeMoney (daughters of Roland “Sonny” Mapelli) and their families were in attendance the day Pops was transported to the museum.

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ince this spring, it seems like life as we know it has turned upside down.

We’ve all had to adjust our normal habits, including how we shop. Did you know that when Firestone residents shop online and have products shipped to their homes, the Town benefits? Online retailers are required to charge and remit sales tax to the final destination of their product. So, all of that online shopping you’ve been doing really is supporting your community.

The Town of Firestone will always encourage supporting local businesses but recognizes that you can’t always get what you need locally. Instead of leaving Firestone for those purchases, consider shopping at home and supporting Firestone.

It is anticipated that online shopping will continue to be a prime source for people to get what they need. As you shop online, remember that your purchases are still making an impact in your community.

We can’t wait for the next time that we can celebrate together and enjoy the amenities in Firestone that your sales tax dollars support.

ven in a pandemic, veterans are returning from active military duty to prepare for civilian careers that require them to go back to school for additional college, graduate, and technical programs…often beyond what is covered financially by the GI Bill. To make educational expenses less of a burden on our service members, anyone can “Help A Hero” by getting a haircut at the Sport Clips Of Firestone, located at 6120 Firestone Blvd., Firestone, CO 80504 now through December 5.

“As a locally-owned franchise, we’re proud to be a part of this national program to help those who have served our country in the military,” says Kurk Erickson Sport Clips team leader. “We want to assure clients here in the area that when they come in for a haircut to support Help A Hero and donate via the store’s kiosk, they will experience the Sport Clips Clean Certified promise our store is implementing with updated, next-level cleaning processes and safety precautions. We’re making it as safe and easy as possible to support this important program while checking ‘getting a haircut’ off their to-do list.”

More than 1,750 military and student veterans have benefitted from the Help A Hero Scholarship program through the nearly $8 million donated to date by Sport Clips Haircuts and its generous clients and product partners. These scholarships provide up to $5,000 of assistance per semester per family to help cover the cost of tuition and fees for service members and veterans in the rank of E-5 and below.

“Supporting our nation’s military remains a priority for our

veteran-founded business,” says Edward Logan, president and CEO of Sport Clips. “Even though all of our stores were temporarily closed to meet state and local COVID-19 mandates, almost all Sport Clips 1999-2020 locations are open again, stylists are working hard to make clients comfortable and excited to return to their normal haircut routine, and we are honored to once again support the Help A Hero program for those who have given so much for us. We’re grateful to our franchisees, team members, and clients who faithfully support these important scholarships.”

“Since the start of the pandemic, the VFW and its allies have worked tirelessly to guarantee our support programs remained operational,” said Hal Roesch II, VFW national commander.

“The pandemic’s impact has been far reaching, especially for our military and veteran families, and this campaign helps to ensure we can continue to provide as many student veterans with scholarships as possible.”

Sport Clips of Firestone will offer free haircuts on Veterans Day November 11 to service members and veterans with valid military identification. For other Sport Clips locations, it is important to check here for participating stores and store hours.

Also, on Veterans Day, Sport Clips donates an additional dollar for every haircare service to the scholarship program, which added more than $100,000 to the total raised last year. Help A Hero scholarships are awarded twice a year to help cover the cost of tuition and fees. Scholarship applications are currently being accepted through November 15 for the 2021 spring semester.

Apply for a Help A Hero scholarship here today.

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Via Paratransit is Coming to Firestone!

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eginning Monday, October 19, 2020, Via’s Paratransit service will be available to Firestone residents who quality for Via’s services.

ABOUT VIA Enhancing mobility is Via’s cause.

The ability to move is a universal human need. Mobility is not a car or a bus—it’s the feeling of freedom that comes from knowing you can move when and where you want. Via’s services provide a lifeline and, for many, a bridge to the community.

Via supports resilience, hope, and healthy, joyful aging. This service is funded by the Town of Firestone.

For Firestone residents, this service is available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

DO I QUALIFY? You must live within the Town of Firestone.

You must be 60 years old or older or have a disability. Residents with a temporary disability qualify for this service.

WHERE CAN I GO? Via can take you almost anywhere you’d like to go, including medical appointments, therapy, grocery stores, social events, senior centers, adult day programs, employment, and more.

Via can also pick up and deliver prepaid grocery orders within the Town of Firestone.

Service is available within the Town of Firestone and between Firestone and Frederick, Dacono, Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, or Lafayette. Service between communities may be limited to certain days.

GET STARTED To register to use this service, contact Via’s Mobility Specialists at 303-444-3043 or visit https://viacolorado.org/

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CONGRATULATIONS CVCR ON YOUR 21st ANNIVERSARY YEAR!

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Foster Care Closet in Tri-town!!

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hank you so much for the local support of Halleck-Willard, Inc. (HWI) in Frederick for hearing of the need and providing available storage space for local foster parents and kids!!! Now we need our community to help fill it!

We have 89 kids currently placed in Weld County foster care. Foster families open their doors to local children all hours of the day and night and, sadly, most of the time they come with no necessary clothing and supplies. The need is so great and now we have a place to store items in anticipation of the need. We are taking donations of new or good-conditioned shoes & clothes (Newborn-12 years old), diapers, wipes, formula, and essential baby items. No toys are needed. In addition, monetary donations can be made as well! The money will be used to buy these important items as the need arises.

HWI has the mission statement “Go Far Together.” Connecting with the community is a big part of that vision.

During such a trying time in our country, seeing how businesses and citizens can rally and support our local vulnerable children and bless the families willing to care for them is such an encouragement.

Please join us in Going Far Together!

To donate money or items, please call/text Jeannie Torres 303-875-4652 or email torresfam5@hotmail.com for more information.

Foster Parenting

Logyn Luca Jude, October 22nd : Happy 6th birthday buddy! You are such a smart, funny, awesome little dude. You are a great brother and friend, and you make us so proud! Mommy & Daddy love you more than anything.

Joshua Lucas 11/9/2020 Oh boy....Look who is a teenager! You are a joy to have in our lives and we appreciate the laughter and love you bring us. Even through the frustrations, the obstacles, and the challenges, you warm my heart. Thank you for all the “squeeze my insides out” hugs and your constant support. We love you so much!!

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Love, Steve, Mom, and Kate Happy 4th birthday Emmett!!

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Interested in learning more about Weld County foster care and the certification process? Start here! Foster Care Orientation is your first step, where we present our foster care program and provide you with a packet that details the certification process. No commitment is required from you at orientation; it’s simply meant to be informational to help you decide if fostering through Weld County is right for you.

Visit https://weldgov.com/go/fostercare for more information and to register.

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Oh my goodness! Just like that you are turning 16! Happy 16th Birthday Estevan.

You have stepped up over the years to be the best big brother Jace could have asked for. We are lucky to have you as our son, Jace is lucky to have you as his brother, and Duke is blessed to have you as his person. Another year older means another year wiser!

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What are Metropolitan Districts?

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etropolitan Districts, also known as metro districts are a limited form of government that are managed privately, with their own Board. Metro Districts have the right to tax residents to fund public infrastructure...think streets and sewer lines. Metro districts are similar to a school or fire district and are established, typically by developers, to finance the infrastructure needed to support a new subdivision or development. A metropolitan district has various limited financial powers including the power to tax and/ or assess fees for the services it provides. This cost is then passed on to homeowners on their annual property tax bill. If these public infrastructure costs were included in the price of each home, many residents would be priced out of the market. Instead, metro districts spread these costs out over time, and the residents of the metro district repay the incurred development costs through long-term property tax payments. Metro districts are separate from the local Town government and the taxes generated are not paid to the Town of Mead. Not all developments or subdivision have a metro district and only residents who live within a metro district pay the additional property tax.

Mayor's Report Continued

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Town Hall is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the Police Department building is open from, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.  A COVID-19 webpage is currently on the town’s website. The page provides resources, cancelations/updates, and related town news. Check it out: https://www. townofmead.org/administration/page/covid-19-information-resources-town-updates  Community Activities:  National Night Out and Cookies with a Cop was held Oct. 6 and fall clean-up days was held October 16th and 17th.  Due to COVID-19, the town has postponed senior programming and cancelled most community events. Senior Lunch, through Weld County Friendly Forks, is still being served as a to-go meal option.  The Town of Mead Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of public parks and activities for youth. Youth flag football and soccer will continue through November. Due to COVID-19 and no available indoor space, volleyball was canceled for the season. For more information, go to: https://www.townofmead.org/parksandrec  Stay Informed:  Stay up to date on Mead news by subscribing to the town’s email notifications: www. townofmead.org/newsletter/subscriptions.  If you are a new resident, we have a “New Resident Information” webpage that lists contact information for utilities, schools, etc.: https://www.townofmead.org/community/page/resident-information.  As always, please stay safe, and remember, I am happy to come visit you or your organization. Please contact me via email at cwhitlow@townofmead.org.  

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eld County residents now can renew their vehicle registrations at that kiosk at the King Soopers at 6110 Firestone Blvd. The touch-screen terminal allows a resident to walk up, scan the bar code on their vehicle renewal notice, pay fees by cash, check, credit, or debit card, and receive their printed registration and license plate tabs on the spot, without waiting at a county office.

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1999-2020 here will be a 17th year reunion for the Carbon Valley Warriors Middle School team who were the first team to qualify for the Las Vegas championship coached by Dave St. Michel at Pinnochios restaurant on Highway 52 on November 27 at 5 p.m. For more information please contact Gina Lussier at 303-651-9460

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rigit’s Bounty Community Resources (BBCR) is hosting a virtual silent auction on November 13–15. Visit www.32auctions.com/BBCR to shop from baskets curated with local favorites and unique items you won’t find anywhere else!

Brigit’s Bounty runs a Giving Garden and works directly with students from Thunder Valley K-8 School and other local youth to provide hands-on garden experience and education around horticulture, environmental stewardship, health, and nutrition.

Additionally, BBCR donates all of their fresh, chemical-free produce to local residents in need through Meals on Wheels and the mobile food pantries. BBCR also hosts a variety of community education programs in their garden, including summer camp, after-school programs, and adult workshops. All proceeds from this event will directly support BBCR’s mission to transform lives and strengthen the Carbon Valley community. Come and connect with your neighbors through a fun weekend of online bidding and programming while funding a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization!

The silent auction will begin at 5pm on Friday, November 13th with a welcome video streamed to BBCR’s Facebook page found at www.facebook.com/ BrigitsBounty. From there you will be invited to transition to the auction website (again that’s www.32auctions.com/ BBCR) to begin bidding on your favorite items!

Throughout the weekend you can follow along on their Facebook page to view content that will help you get to know the organization better. Garden Goodies and BBCR Merchandise will also be available through their online shop (www. brigitsbounty.org/products) if you’d really like to show off your love for Brigit’s Bounty! The silent auction will conclude Sunday evening at 8pm on November 15th with a closing remarks video streamed to their Facebook page. Winners will be able to pick-up their items the following week in Frederick or have them delivered to their homes. Your support is greatly appreciated! Brigit’s Bounty’s ability to continue offering a low-cost summer camp and run the Giving Garden is a direct result of donor generosity. Mark your calendars now for November 13–15 weekend!

public hearing on the proposed 2021 budget and mill levy certification will be held at the Board of Trustees meeting at the Town Hall (401 Locust Street) on November 10 and December 8 at 7 pm. You may inspect the proposed 2021 budget and file or register objections or suggestions before the budget is adopted. Your insights are valued and enable the Town to make informed decisions! Stay informed at FrederickCO.gov/ Finance.

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In and Around Carbon Valley, Erie, & Mead

November

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

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

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

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

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

Rotary Raffle Supports Suicide Prevention Carbon Valley Rotary Club will be holding a raffle to support Youth Suicide Education and Support Services (SESS) provided by North Range Behavioral Health. Only 300 tickets will be sold, and the prize is $599 cash! Tickets will be $10 each, 3 for $25, and 7 for $50. The drawing will be held the Thursday before Thanksgiving (Nov. 19) as part of our Zoom 7:00 pm event (you do not need to be present to win). The Zoom will include a program on SESS, the raffle drawing, and suggestions for reducing stress during the holidays.

Ticket information is available at www. carbonvalleyrotary.org or at Zadel Realty in the Firestone Safeway Shopping Center.

Library Curbside Pickup Need a good read? Looking for your next mystery? Can’t stand to read the same bedtime story to your kids again? Well good news for you! The Carbon Valley Regional Library (7 Park Avenue, Firestone) begins curbside pickup today! There are only three quick steps to access your next page-turner.

Simply place your items on hold, schedule your curbside pickup appointment and pickup your items. Reserve your items today and dive into a great read!

Help for Home Weatherizing The CEO Weatherization Program partners with local weatherization agencies throughout the state to provide free weatherization services to Colorado residents. Qualified homeowners or renters can apply for these services by contacting the Energy Resource https://www.erc-co.org/freeCenter weatherization/. For more information, please call 970-617-2801.

Thanksgiving Dinner In A Box Make a difference for a Carbon Valley family in need! The Town of Frederick is accepting donations for its annual “Thanksgiving Dinner In A Box” program. In 2019, we were able to provide 111 families with a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Our needs are more significant this year and want to make sure no one is left behind.

Please consider donating the following items: canned yams/sweet potatoes, instant mashed potatoes, salt and pepper shakers, canned cranberry sauce, gravy mix, French fried onions, brown sugar and canned corn.

Monetary donations are also welcome for pies, butter and rolls. You can drop off these items at Town Hall (401 Locust Street) Monday through Friday between 9 am and 4 pm. Please drop off items by Wednesday, November 18. You can refer a family in need and check current donation levels to see how many of each item is needed at FrederickCO. gov/Thanksgiving. Special thanks to Frederick High School Student Council, Carbon Valley Help Center, Rocky Mountain Christian Church, Weld County Food Bank and the community for making this program possible!

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Interval/Strength Training Classes!

Ladies, join us for Interval/Strength Training Classes at Time For Change Personal Training & Fitness Group!

Online Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm, Tuesdays & Fridays at 8:30am. Online Personal Training is available too, see my website for details on both. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & TBMM Corrective Exercise Specialist at www.TimeForChangePersonalTraining. com or call 303.828.2856 for more info.

Weld County Businesses Getting Some Financial Help

Helping seniors age in place.

COVID-19: Carbon Valley Parks & Rec District Patrons Due to COVID-19 positive tests for some Carbon Valley Parks & Recreation District employees, and out of precaution to keep our employees and visitors safe, we have decided to temporarily closed all District facilities effective now through November 9th, 2020 but the District will reassess as the week progresses to determine when facilities are safe to reopen. When we return from this closure, staff will be assess programs/membership and processing refunds or extensions as needed. Please check our website (www.cvprd.com) and social media accounts for updates.

Thank you for your understanding, stay warm and stay safe.

Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly Coordinated health care Transportation | Social services In home care | Interactive day program Rehabilitation Services

Jenny Hart Team Helping Two Families Jenny Hart with the Jenny Hart Team at Keller Williams and Jessica Uphoff with the Uphoff Team at NFM Lending would like to help two families this holiday season by raffling off TWO $500 Visa gift cards on November 23. To enter, you just need to call 720-863-6357 Monday-Friday 8a-5p between November 3-November 23 and provide your contact info, like BOTH business pages on Facebook (The Jenny Hart Team and The Uphoff Team), and SHARE the November 2 video post about this raffle. Contestants must live in Colorado, be 18 years or older and watch the LIVE drawing on The Jenny Hart Team’s Facebook page on Monday, November 23 at 7pm to claim your prize! Sorry, no real estate or mortgage professionals please.

We wish you luck and hope this helps you enjoy your holiday season!

Sweet Salvage & Rustic Relics November Christmas In The Barn!

Doors open ~~ Friday, Nov. 6th ~ 2p-7p and Saturday and Sunday, November 7th & 8th ~ 10 a.m. til 2 p.m.

DECEMBER-WE ATHER PERMITTING: Doors open ~~ Friday, Dec. 4th ~ 2 p.m. til 6 p.m. (TIME CHANGE) and Saturday and Sunday, December 5th & 6th ~ 10 a.m. til 2 p.m.

Depending On The Weather November May Be Our Last Sale of 2020.

Don’t Miss It!!! A snow storm won’t freeze us out ~ but a blizzard will. Feel free to drop a line from the contacts below…

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American Legion Auxiliary News

Call today to see if PACE is right for you or a loved one.

303.926.4745 • (TTY 800.659.2656) Or make a referral at pace@trucare.org

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Connection Matters with Long-term Care Residents

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n continuing the tradition of recognizing the hundreds of residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Weld County, October has been proclaimed Weld County Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month by the Board of County Commissioners.

Many things change as people age and move into the next phase of life. However, one important thing does not: When moving into long-term care facilities, people retain their human and civil rights, also known as residents’ rights. Residents’ rights are guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law, which requires nursing homes to care for residents in a manner that promotes and enhances the quality of life of each resident, ensuring dignity, choice and self-determination.

In Weld County, the residents’ rights of more than 850 individuals living in nine nursing homes and more than 1,000 individuals residing in 29 assisted living facilities are promoted and protected by the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program through the Department of Human Services’ Area Agency on Aging (AAA).

“This year has been difficult with COVID-19, and it’s great to see these facilities and ombudsman coming together to advocate for long-term care,” said Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, Coordinator for the Department of Human Services. “Residents’ Rights Month truly signifies what we stand for in Weld County — quality of life and connection for all residents at any stage of life.”

Nationally, October is annually designated as Residents’ Rights Month by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in long-term care facilities. The theme for this year’s Residents’ Rights Month, “Connection Matters,” emphasizes connections – to family, to friends and to the community – as an essential component of good health and quality of life for residents.

“We want to honor and celebrate each long-term care resident’s individuality and connection to others, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Department of Human Services Director Jamie Ulrich. “Included in this framework, we help maintain their right to have a say in their care and civil liberties.”

Learn more about AAA’s services and programs by visiting www.weldaaa.org. For more information about residents’ rights, or for questions or concerns, contact Raegan Maldonado, Weld County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Supervisor, at (970) 400-6128 or rmaldonado@weldgov.com.

The American Legion Auxiliary, as well as many others, have had to cancel most if not all of their usual events due to the Pandemic. These include the St. Patricks’ Day dinner and dance, a craft show, Chile cook-off, Easter egg hunt, Memorial Day tribute and dinner, presentment of scholarships, Flag retirement ceremonies (May and September), Fourth at Firestone Community pancake breakfast, Veteran’s Day luncheon, Community Thanksgiving dinner, Santa at the Library and Friday Night Dinners. Because of new health guidelines, we are not sure how many will still be available if and when we find a “new normal”. We were able to host a car show in September and we thank everyone for their support that day. Somehow, we Initial cleaning is FREE when you will manage to move forward sign up for regular weekly service! and once again open our doors to all. Remember “Rosie the 303-483-5941 | www.poop911.com Riveter’? WE CAN DO IT!!

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Household Hazardous Materials/Wastes

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esidents of Weld County, including those living in Dacono, Frederick, Firestone, Mead, Fort Lupton and Platteville may dispose of new or used household hazardous materials and wastes for FREE at the Weld County South Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

Hazardous materials and wastes include motor oils, paints, batteries, antifreeze, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, and much more. Also, reusable hazardous materials are available FREE. The building address is 5500 Highway 52, Dacono -- between I-25 and Colorado Blvd. Hours are EVERY Friday and Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm, except closed Friday and Saturday on three-day major holiday weekends (Note: the facility will be closed on October 2 and 3).

For information, please call 970.304.6415 or Google search: Weld County household hazardous waste disposal.

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Real E$tate Re$ource$ Hotline Helps Curb Foreclosures

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n light of the pandemic we’ve been going through in 2020, some homeowners have been running into problems paying their mortgage. Some lenders have programs for forbearance or deferment of payments.

These may help, but typically they just delay payments, which still have to be paid.

Even though the number of foreclosed homes is fairly low right now, some people still face the problem of getting behind in their mortgage payments. With the market being strong the last few years and prices rising, you may have enough equity to sell the house and make up the back payments and get out whatever equity you have. If you don’t have equity, or want to try to stay in the home, a free hotline provides an easy way for those who may be in danger of foreclosure to talk directly with a trained, professional housing counselor.

Counselors can offer free assistance in helping homeowners navigate the foreclosure process and can act as a facilitator between homeowners and their mortgage lenders. The Foreclosure Prevention Hotline is 1-877-601-HOPE (4673).

The Foreclosure Hotline is the first of its kind in the United States. It is the first statewide Hotline - tailored specifically to the legal realities of Colorado - and it is the first to connect borrowers with local counselors in communities throughout the state.

The Hotline is the product of a consortium of private-sector and government organizations, including the Colorado Association of Realtors, that have come together to address the high foreclosure rate in Colorado.

The Colorado Foreclosure Hotline

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Brian Aragon Joins RE/MAX Nexus

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irestone, October 2020 – RE/MAX Nexus proudly announces the company has been joined by REALTOR® Brian Aragon, who has 14 years of real estate experience.

Licensed as a REALTOR since 2006, Brian is a proud Colorado native. “I take pride in helping my clients through the home buying and selling process,” Aragon commented.

As a Colorado native Aragon resides in Firestone, with his wife and three wonderful kids. Brian and his wife Crystal, who also works in the Mortgage Industry, loves spending time with family in the outdoors and on the lake boating and fishing, making amazing memories with friends and family.

“I’m excited to join the most productive real estate network in the U.S. and heighten the buying and selling experience for my clients,” Aragon said. Homes in the Carbon Valley and Northern Colorado areas are in high demand and are selling quickly. Although I call Firestone my home, I take pride in understanding my client’s local market no matter the location. I’m here to help guide members of the community through the exciting and sometimes overwhelming real estate process.”

Being a REALTOR suits Aragon well. “I have turned my love for architecture into a career in Real estate. I work hard to provide unapparelled customer service to all my clients. I understand the importance of a prompt response and want my client to feel assured that I will work hard and diligently to help them with their real estate goals and dream homes. I look forward to being my clients lifelong REALTOR.” For more information about Brian Aragon or RE/MAX Nexus, please visit www.

NexusForSale.com or contact 970-295-4760 or call Brian at 720-232-0999.

Mark Stetzer Joins Zadel Realty

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connects borrowers with nonprofit housing counselors who can provide information on a borrower’s options when facing foreclosure. Counselors can also act as facilitators for communication between lenders and borrowers.

All assistance is provided to homeowners free of charge.

We encourage any borrowers (homeowners) in the following situations to call the hotline: 1) Borrowers who have not yet missed a mortgage payment but are concerned they may miss future payments.

2) Borrowers who are already behind on the payments.

3) Borrowers who have received a notice of foreclosure.

4) Borrowers having trouble communicating with their mortgage lenders.

The hotline, 1-877-601-HOPE (4673), is expected to help at least an estimated 40,000 homeowners in some stage of foreclosure in Colorado by providing about 60 counselors from about 30 different agencies across the country.

There are often more options available than you may think there are, when you are having difficulty with your mortgage payments.

T a k e advantage of this resource to help you get the best information possible.

adel Realty is excited to announce that Mark Stetzer of Firestone is joining our team.

Mark is the husband of an amazing women and father to three rapidly growing kids. He’s spent the last 12 years serving the public as a firefighter and paramedic and is excited to embark on this new opportunity.

“We live by a code of values and ethics that ultimately place those we serve as our highest priority. Becoming a Realtor with Zadel Realty, where I’m backed with over 40 years of local real estate experience, gives me the opportunity to provide my clients with those same values that I get to practice regularly: integrity, teamwork, dedication and above all else; service.”

As a part of a team preforming public service, Mark is asked to assist people on their worst day, and now he will be grateful to be able to help folks in one of the most important transactions of their lives: the sale or purchase of real estate. And, as Mark likes to say, “Let’s open the door to new opportunities, together.” Mark can be contacted at Mark@ZadelRealty.com, by phone at 720-317-5986, or at the Zadel Realty office in the Firestone Safeway Marketplace.

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eaven Sent Holistic Healing Center in the Carbon Valley and Dacono!

It is all natural and holistic! They offer holistic healing services and consultations and guidance by phone. They sell Alpha and Omega natural antiviral and natural antibiotic healing angel drops and capsules. They can be used as a supplement to prevent virus, infection, and disease.

They also make custom portraits in oils and Spiritual Photoessencing remedies/ Angelic healing remedies!

They offer monthly and weekly Tree of Life classes and Artwork! Everyone can come by for various motivational workshops or classes and for sacred healing wisdom, a foot soak, raindrop massage, healing products, healing treatments, sessions, and consultation appointments. They also offer readings! By phone or in person! 720-276-0473.

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Body + Soul Wellbeing Food for the Soul: Pondering Peace

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have never been much of a poet, but from my time in public education, I taught the basics for years. I have been pondering peace recently and thought I could attempt something simple, an acrostic.

P Patience E Expiation A Assurance C Calmness E Eternity Peace, is not something I see and feel as an American right now, but the beauty and power of being a child of God is that we have His peace no matter our earthly situation. Peace, as discussed here, is not in the same class as what people long for between the people of the earth.

Peace as I describe here, is focused on our relationship with God. It’s something to be treasured in our hearts even while living in a physical reality of division, strife, and confusion. We have peace with God because of what was accomplished

by Jesus’ death on the cross: “For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross…” (Col. 1:19, 20).

Patience, a fruit of the Spirit, is characteristic of a soul basking in the peace of God. Whether the term refers to having patience with people or the circumstances of life, God’s people are enabled, in part, to be patient because of the blessings of peace we enjoy with our Creator.

Expiation refers to atonement and is related to another term that Bible readers are familiar with, propitiation. Jesus is our propitiation or atonement sacrifice and without Jesus, there is no peace with God. On our own we stand in the condemnation of our sins and the eternal consequences that our sin deserves. But because of God providing our expiation by the sacrifice of Himself, we do not experience the wrath of

God, instead we have peace.

Assurance. God has always provided the means by which His people may have conviction and confidence. God’s will is that His people be fully assured in all of His faithful promises. Experiencing the full assurance of faith ushers in a peaceful existence on earth.

Calmness. I wish for each of you to read Psalm 46 and meditate on its message. “Be still and know that I am God,” is a familiar phrase from this psalm. How can we ponder peace without including a silent stillness in our descriptions?

Eternity in the Scriptures can describe one of two concepts. The first is a quality of life that is experienced even while we live on earth. John’s gospel uses the phrase “eternal life” in this way, and when you see it in John, it may be helpful to think, “spiritual life” (John 5:24; 17:3). The second, and more common concept is that of life never-ending with God. Our earthly existence is not really

life, is it? We long for and hasten the Day when Jesus returns and we will dwell with our King forever. Holding onto our living hope of heaven (1 Peter 1:3) through all of life’s difficulties helps us to have a peaceful, optimistic, and encouraging attitude that is filled with the perfect peace of God. For further meditation, consider the lyrics from the hymn, “My God and I” by Austris A. Whithol. Wishing you a happy and blessed Holiday Season! Clayton Johnson is the minister for the C a r b o n V a l l e y C h u r c h of Christ.

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UCHealth Plans Expansion on Longs Peak Campus

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Youth and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Screening & Prevention Program

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etropolitan Physical Therapy’s ACL injury program will offer you what Crossfit, Personal Training, and coaches are unable to do: assess your risk factors for a future ACL injury, and choose science-based interventions that focus on those risk factors. Functional Movement System addresses some of the issues associated with sports injury, but are not directly related to ACL injuries Nearly 100,000 ACL injuries per year occur in the United States, and the estimated cost of: evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and possible loss of funding and scholarships for affected athletes, are close to $1 billion.

Metropolitan Physical Therapy is pleased to be offering our ACL prevention program based on the best available scientific evidence.

We are unaware of any other comprehensive ACL prevention program in the Denver/Boulder area, including physical therapy clinics, school-based program, or fitness centers. We have been working with youth athletes in the area for years, and it is our personal experience that most high school athletics do not place enough emphasis on assessing risk factors for future injury.

Why do a prevention program?

The advantages of a grade school or high school athlete to avoid a knee injury is substantial. Here’s a list of reasons for you to invest in our ACL prevention program if you have a youth athlete in competitive sports.

• If your athlete has a real chance at playing a college sport on scholarship, an ACL injury in high school can mean the difference between D1 and D2.

• Your athlete could lose a scholarship if they have an injury • Loss of participation in sports for 9 months after surgery • Time and money lost on MD visits, imaging, and post-operative recovery process • One in four youths who suffer an ACL injury will suffer a second ACL injury in their athletic career • Your Athlete can reduce their risk of a non-contact injury by 72%

Wait, I have a few more questions…..

No problem, give us a call or schedule a time to stop by the office. We offer 15-minute consultations to talk things through.

Metropolitan Physical Therapy offers 2 locations. One in Erie and one in Lafayette.

Open Mon-Friday 7AM -7PM. Call to schedule your complimentary consultation.

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ust after passing its third anniversary, UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital officials are excited to move forward on three projects that will expand services on the campus.

“The vision of this hospital has always been to meet the needs of our community today and for the future,” said Longs Peak Hospital President Lonnie Cramer. “With the three projects we now have underway, we will be able to offer more specialty care to the community closer to home.”

Two of the projects will boost the hospital’s capacity to care for critically ill and injured patients at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital. This includes an expansion to the intensive care unit and the addition of a second trauma bay in the emergency department.

Six new patient rooms will double the size of the ICU. Using shelled space that was designed and reserved for future growth, the unit will feature 12 rooms total once the project is complete in early 2021.

The ICU is where specially trained staff care for the sickest patients in the hospital.

Many of these patients have had strokes, heart attacks or serious respiratory problems.

Others have been injured in car crashes or severe falls. All of the ICU rooms at Longs Peak are equipped with advanced virtual ICU technology, an extra layer of safety where patient conditions and vitals are continuously monitored for improved outcomes. In recent months, ICU staff have cared for many patients who were critically ill with COVID-19, and at times, every ICU room was occupied.

“These are the patients who needed specialized care that only an ICU can provide.

Our team of specialists delivered exceptional care to these patients during unprecedented times and saved many lives here. With additional rooms, we’ll be able to care for even more patients with complex conditions right here, close to home,” Cramer said.

A second trauma room will increase the hospital’s capacity to care for patients who need advanced, critical and trauma care immediately. Many of these patients are suffering from traumatic injuries, strokes, heart attacks, sepsis or other critical illnesses.

And as a designated Level III trauma center, more people have been seeking emergency care at Longs Peak Hospital every year. The number of emergency department visits has nearly doubled in the past three years – going from 11,137 patient visits in fiscal year 2018 to 21,591 in fiscal year 2020.

“As more patients and partners in the community have seen the high quality of care that we are offering at Longs Peak in some of the most critical and complex situations, our volume has continued to grow,” said Dr. Devin Rickett, medical director of the emergency department at Longs Peak. “This expansion will enable us to offer that exceptional care to even more patients and to save more lives in the future.”

The two hospital expansion projects are the latest in a series of projects on the Longs Peak Campus.

Construction on a 100,000-square-foot medical office building to the east of the hospital and surgery center is already underway and is expected to be completed in 2022. The four-floor building that will be named the UCHealth Longs Peak Medical Center, will house a number of outpatient clinics offering specialty care ranging from pulmonary, sleep medicine and women’s care to general surgery and cardiology. Many of these services are currently provided on the third floor of the hospital, which will free up patient bed areas to expand care in the hospital in the future if needed.

“Many of our physicians have been caring for patients in the Longmont and Carbon Valley area for many years,” said Dr. Mark Schane, a longtime pediatrician at UCHealth Longmont Clinic and the chief medical officer of Longs Peak Hospital. “This new medical office building is an extension of that tradition of comprehensive care that our patients and their families have relied upon for years and a way we can continue to meet the needs of our growing community for years to come.”

UCHealth Longs Peak Campus Projects Underway Intensive Care Unit: Addition of six rooms will double the unit. Approximately 4,600 square feet. Completion slated for early 2021.

Trauma Bay: Addition of second trauma bay to emergency department at the hospital. Completion slated for early 2021.

Longs Peak Medical Center: A four-floor medical office building that will house outpatient services. Approximately 100,000 square feet. Completion slated for 2022.

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Healthy Alternative Health Care: Acupuncture Autumn, letting go and receiving

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he change of seasons presents an excellent opportunity for self reflection, introspection, and renewal. The Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine associates all energy and substance to five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each element corresponds to a particular season. Autumn is characterized by the Metal element.

At this time of year, we take the ripe fruits and vegetables from our gardens.

We pick the jewels carefully planted in the spring, and nurtured throughout the summer. The concept of “harvest” and “metal” are important aspects relegated to Autumn, as metal / jewels are also harvested from the ground. The concept of living life in cooperation with the seasons is the traditional Chinese view of a healthy internal balance with respect to nature.

Metal corresponds to the Lungs and Large Intestine. These are the organs of inspiration/exhalation, and elimination.

The lungs receive necessary oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide, taking in what we need and eliminating what no longer serves a purpose. The large intestine functions to eliminate waste products.

Both organs need to eliminate properly for survival. If the large intestine is not functioning properly, waste can build up and begin to rot or leak toxins into the body, and these toxins try to escape through the skin. Constipation, emotional stagnation, acne, and accumulation of phlegm can result from a sluggish large intestine or lung.

The emotional process of elimination and “letting go” is not an easy practice for many people. Generally, in this culture we have the desire to hold on. We collect mementos, clothing, pictures, and we hold onto relationships, pain, ideas and values that may not be serving us anymore. The lesson of autumn and the metal element is that of trusting that letting go of what no longer serves a purpose will bring us what we need to receive.

Autumn is a good time of the year to eliminate unwanted materials, emotions, habits and beliefs. It is also a good time to take the opportunity to clean out both emotional and physical spaces. As we breathe in, we accept what is necessary and favorable, and as we breathe out, we get rid of anything that is not serving us anymore. As we go through the house and get rid of the accumulated stuff that no longer serves a purpose, we tend to think about what we value both materially and spiritually. What is no longer valuable to us may be absolutely essential to another.

The elimination process is vital to prepare for receiving what is essential.

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

Running – A beginners Guide

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hy do I especially love beginner runners - the confidence that is gained quickly. I often hear: I’m not fast enough. I’m not designed to run. I can’t run a mile, how can I run? I’m too old to run. I’m not the right build to run. You name it, I’ve probably heard it.

The definition of running is, the action of movement of a runner. Well, that didn’t tell me much so I looked at the definition of runner – a person who runs, especially in a specified way. So, I looked up the definition of run – verb – to move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time. Run as a noun – a journey accomplished or route taken by a vehicle, aircraft, or boat and I’ll add human.

The verb, to run, is perfect! Running is a Journey. Have you let your perception of what it means to run get in the way of actually doing it?

Some reasons to start running: it can be done right from your front door, it doesn’t have to take a lot of time, there are no gym costs, you can do it with friends, it lifts your mood, you can do it year round with the proper clothing, it builds strength, there’s no required equipment, it’s a good workout, it’s not complicated. I would suggest, however, that if you don’t have running specific shoes that you invest in a pair. Improper shoes can cause injuries.

Some quick tips on setting the stage for your running success:  Set a goal. Set a goal 10-12 weeks from when you start.  Set a benchmark. Walk/Run a ¼ mile and then repeat in a month. Track your progress.  Start off slowly. This is really important, especially if you have not run before or if you are coming off an injury. Start with 2, maybe three times a week and see how your body feels.  Incorporate Speed work. Regardless of where you are starting, you can always do speed work. It just might mean that you are walking a little faster.  Incorporate Strength work. Get out and walk, trot, jog, run some hills.  Incorporate a long run. Spend time a “longer” amount of time on your feet. Do not worry about your pace. Just get out there and have fun.  Be aware of your form. This is a little hard without someone watching you. Most importantly, don’t over stride. It’s like putting the brakes on with each step. A queue of over striding will be that you land on your heel.  Have FUN! You’re thinking how can I have fun while I’m running. It can happen. Make is social. Enjoy your time out there.

It doesn’t matter how big or small you are, fit or not fit, everyone can embark on a running journey. It’s easy to leave your front door or make it a destination. Just move and have fun!

Lida Johnson, Owner, Head-to-Toe Coaching where I help people be their Best Self. Certified Personal Trainer. Certified Nutritionist. Behavior Change Specialist.

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Challenge Winner & Free Trial Classes In November

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ime For Change Personal Training and Fitness Group started a 30 Day Health Challenge in September to help us improve our overall health by being more active, gaining lean muscle, and to help improve nutrition. This Challenge was based on points earned for strength or cardio training workouts, walking, tracking nutrition/water intake, and making healthy lifestyle improvements during the 4 weeks.

I’m so proud of all the ladies that participated and worked hard on improving their health.

Congratulations to Wendy Prinz, winner of the 30 Day Challenge! She earned $200 for having the highest amount of points. Wendy says, “This challenge definitely helped me be more accountable to what was going in my mouth.

I hate logging my meals, but the app Tracy suggested was so easy to use. Additionally, I love the workout classes. I get a good workout in and I can see the physical changes in

my body, but the most important aspect is RSVPing to the class keeps me in check. I RSVP for every class, it gets added to my calendar automatically, then I am obligated to go. The physical exercise helps keeps me sane, and earning the points for the challenge was extra motivation”.

Ladies, are you looking for a place to workout that is fun and judgment free? Then check out a Free Trial Class coming up this month. It’s an Online Interval/ Strength Training Group Class from your home. The dates will be Sat Nov 7th at 9am, Thurs Nov 12th at 7pm, and Tues Nov 17th at 7pm. No equipment is needed for the free trial class, and invite a friend to join you. A RSVP is required online, along with filling out a waiver form. Please see my website for details.

If you’re ready to try a class or have any questions, contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist at 303-828-2856 or visit www.

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he Nominating Committee of the Chamber Board of Directors is currently in the process of selecting a slate of new proposed directors to present to the current Chamber Board for approval at its November board meeting. There are 2 slots on the Board currently up for election this fall.

Board members are expected to attend monthly Board meetings, serve as liaisons to other Chamber committees and attend as many Chamber functions as possible in order to stay in close contact with the membership they represent. Board members have the opportunity to guide the Chamber’s direction in services it provides and events it hosts that best serve the business community and promote the area to residents, businesses, and guests.

Anyone interested in serving is invited to submit an application by November 12th to the Chamber office, 8303 Colorado Blvd, Suite 203, Firestone, CO 80504 or email julia@ carbonvalleychamber.com. The application will allow applicants to indicate how they are uniquely qualified to fulfill the requirements of a Chamber Board member. Application can be found at this link: https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/ UserFiles/chambers/1332/CMS/NEW-BOD-Application-2020.pdf or contact Julia.

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Have You Watched the Social Dilemma?

I’ve been asked this at least a dozen times in the last two months. Yes, I have. It’s a 2020 docudrama that explores the rise of social media and the damage it has caused to society that focuses on data mining, manipulation, and its effect on mental health.

The most important ethical question is with Facebook, Google, YouTube, Twitter and others are PLATFORMS or PUBLISHERS. Platforms don’t censor or edit what is published. Publishers do. Radio, newspaper, TV, magazines, etc… have all been subject to government regulation. For instance, you’re not allowed to slander someone (spread deliberate lies). Is it time for platforms that behave as publishers to be subject to similar regulations?

Social media is like time or money. They can be used for good or bad things. We should have healthy boundaries, knowing that anything we ever post (including photos

and videos) are public. Should we leave social media?

That’s a personal question each of us must decide on our own. For me, I choose to stay (for now) and use it for good – but with healthy boundaries. Facebook is still the big daddy of them all and its utilities are endless.

It’s the most powerful way to market to your demographic that has ever been available!

There are other options available, of course.

Check them out if you want.

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

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Obituaries and Memorials

Obituaries, Memorial Messages & photos are always FREE in our publications~ Please tell the funeral home or e-mail to carbonvalley@gmail.com. Because we are a monthly paper, most funeral dates will be past. You may post funeral service information at www.facebook.com/CarbonValleyConsumerReport and we will share with the community.

Robert and Cindi Melanson

Robert “Bob” was born in Atwater, CA and lived in several places throughout his childhood, before settling down in Longmont, CO. Bob’s passions in life, aside from his loving wife, Cindi, were cars and racing. Bob taught a performance driving school and owned Grand Prix Racing in Mead, CO prior to becoming a Sales Manager for AER Manufacturing in Denver. Bob could make anyone laugh and become anyone’s friend in an instant.

Cindi was born in Denver, CO and stayed in Colorado. Like Bob, Cindi was passionate about cars and racing as well and was never afraid to get her hands dirty turning wrenches or hanging out in the “boys club”. Cindi even surprised everyone by playing the drums at her own wedding. Cindi was soft spoken, gentle and often wore floral tops, but fit right in with mechanics and beer brewers. For the last several years, Cindi performed accounting duties, at Specialty Products in Longmont, CO where she was everyone’s friend.

Bob and Cindi never had children in the literal sense, but everyone knew their pets were just as special as little humans. Cody the dog, Lola the cat and most recently, their beloved cat Risa all preceded them in death. Cindi and Bob were longtime givers of the Longmont Humane Society and wished for this to continue after their passing.

Bob was preceded in death by his father Richard Melanson and survived by his mother, Aurelia “Rita” Melanson (Aberasturi), brothers Richard (Rick) and Thomas (Tom) Melanson, sisters Denise Ramirez and Laurie Murphy, and nieces and nephews, Jennifer Hart (Murphy), Michael Murphy, Emily Ramirez and Alexander Melanson.

Cindi was preceded in death by her father, Charles (Chuck) Mosconi and survived by her mother Gail Mosconi (Argo) and her bother Charles (Scooter) Mosconi, as well as nieces and nephews, Taelour Plant, Connor Mosconi and Rebecca Mosconi.

Arrangements will be handled by Howe Mortuary in Longmont and the service will be private. There will be a celebration of life for friends and colleagues on Sunday, November 1st at 1pm in Dacono, CO with an appearance from the “Frankenrat”. Please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/melanson-memorial-tickets-125532459967 to rsvp and stay updated in case of inclement weather.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Longmont Humane Society.

When filling out the form, donors are asked to name who the donation is in memory of: https://www.longmonthumane.org/?q=making-memorial-or-tribute-gift or people can call to make a donation by calling: 303-772-1232 x288, or by mailing a check with the In Memory of name at the bottom of the check: Longmont Humane Society, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80501.

Myron Orren Ellingson

It is with great sorrow and much love that the family of Myron Orren Ellingson, announces his passing at the age of 85. Myron will be deeply missed.

Myron was born in Mohall, North Dakota to parents Morris and Mae Ellingson. After high school, Myron spent time in the US military service and then moved to Portland, OR. In Portland he and his former wife, Gloria Hoyt Ellingson, raised three daughters and Myron started a long career as an executive in a paper products company. Myron and his loving wife and partner of 22 years, Faye Bancroft Ellingson, recently moved from Portland, Oregon to Frederick, Colorado. In Frederick, Faye’s daughter Marla and her husband Allen helped care for Myron in his final months.

Myron had a passion for golf and gardening. He also loved to play cards, and for 38 years Myron participated in a weekly poker game with friends. You could often find Myron in a sunny corner reading the newspaper and completing the New York Times crossword puzzle. Myron felt strongly that breakfast was the best value meal when dining out. He was known for his quick wit, dry humor and calm disposition.

Myron was preceded in death by his parents Morris and Mae, his brothers Mervin and Donald Ellingson, and his step-daughter Kim Powell. Myron will be lovingly remembered by his adoring wife Faye, and his family, Terra Ellingson, Nicole Coleson, Sonja Stevenson, Marla Harris, his twelve grandchildren and his sister Mayme Morrison.

A celebration of Myron’s life will be held in the Spring of 2021

Marjorie “Marj” Ann Sater

April 25, 1951 to October 3, 2020

Marjorie “Marj” Ann Sater, Mother, Daughter, Grandmother and Sister departed this earthly life and joined the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She will be missed by many, but none more than her children, Alaina and Paul; her grandchildren, Jaden, Lily, Cameron, and Laila; as well as her mother, Lorraine.

Marj was born April 25, 1951 to Alfred and Lorraine (Embree) Sater. She was a proud fourth generation Coloradan who grew up on a family dairy farm east of Longmont. As the eldest, she took on the role of protector to three younger siblings. From a young age, life on the farm entailed teamwork and responsibility, both of which Marj applied throughout her life.

Marj started formally working at the age of 16 and never stopped. In 1989, she co-founded Front Range Mercantile and Flea Market in Longmont and remained in that role until her passing. Even as her illness progressed, she never gave up hope of getting back to work with her business partner, Vicky.

Marj was an incredible Mother and Grandmother. She adored her children and grandchildren and could always be found at their activities. She hosted countless family gatherings and enjoyed seeing her loved ones together. In her free time, she was an avid gardener who enjoyed tending to her flowers and yard.

Additional survivors include her brother, Paul (Cindy) Sater and sister, Rashelle (Jeff ) Richardson, as well as many nieces and nephews, friends, and extended family.

Marj was preceded in death by her father, Alfred and brother, Tim. To honor Marj’s wishes, private internment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Fort Lupton, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, Marj would prefer to be honored by a contribution to St Jude or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

Laurel Janice “Jan” Meyer

April 7, 1932 to August 31, 2020

Laurel Janice “Jan” Meyer, 88, of Oshkosh passed peacefully from this life on earth into her eternal home in Heaven with her family at her side on August 31, 2020.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m.

Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Oshkosh Community Wesleyan Church with Pastors Bruce Neal, Ace Backer, and Kerry Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation was held Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Oshkosh.

We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend based on the best interest of your health and that of your community. Face coverings or masks are requested.

Memorials will go to the Oshkosh Wesleyan Church, Oshkosh, NE. Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Meyer family.

Laurel J. ‘Jan’ Engleman Meyer was born 4 miles south of Penokee, Graham County, Kansas on April 7, 1932 to Herman Edgar and Marie Freeman Engleman. The family stayed on the farm until they could no longer make a living due to the drought, dust storms, and recession. Jan was 10 when they moved to Hill City, Kansas. She attended a rural school a mile from home, her first year. Then the next four years she went with her mother, who was teaching in a rural school about 15 miles from home. She had one sister Vivan Joan, born in February 1937.

Jan attended and graduated from Hill City High school in 1949. It was there that she met the love of her life, Andrew J. Meyer. They were married on September 23, 1950. They were blessed with three children: Jack Edward, Janet Marie, and Susan Joy. Jan’s first job was in a café. She then worked in an ice cream shop. At age 13, she worked for her mother in the newspaper shop in Hill City. She wrote feature stories and a column titled “Nosey Jan”. She also learned the bookkeeping and routine of working in the newspaper shop. Out of high school she began editing and publishing a newspaper in the small town of Morland, Kansas. She earned many awards in writing, advertising design, special additions, etc. Later the Morland newspaper was incorporated into the Hill City Times.

Later in life, she and Andy organized, wrote, and published a book about her mother’s life, titled “The Flying Editor”. This book turned out to be a popular book because it told the story of the family and some of the growth of Hill City, Kansas.

In their early years of marriage, Jan and Andy lived on a farm east of Hill City. She loved learning to live the rural life; milking cows, raising chickens, raising a garden. They had no mail service, no telephone, and no television, so she spent her extra time learning to sew. She enjoyed sewing clothing for her children and grandchildren. She taught many kids to sew in 4-H and, in later years, she learned to quilt.

The family moved to Denver, CO in 1959 to manage an apartment house. At that time, Andy worked in the printing business in Denver. In 1961, they bought the Farmer & Miner newspaper in Frederick, CO. Jan was the editor and writer while Andy worked in the shop. The newspaper was sold in 1966 when the family moved to Julesburg, CO to open an International Harvester shop and sales. After two years that business had to be closed and, in 1973, Andy & Jan moved to Oshkosh, NE-buying Farm & Ranch Fertilizer. She and Andy enjoyed 25 seasons serving the farmers in this area. After retiring in November of 1998, they enjoyed 12 years of traveling in their motor home, spending quality time with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Music was a big part of her life. She sang in groups, sang solos, and, in high school, played the alto saxophone. Later in life, Jan learned to play Cow Bells and Choral Crystal Glasses. She enjoyed playing these throughout the community and at various women’s retreats. Other hobbies included quilting, gardening, photography, genealogy, reading, crocheting, and cross stitching. Yes, Jan was a very busy lady.

Throughout her life, Jan served on church boards, Volunteers of American board, and belonged to other homemaking organizations.

Her family was very special to her. She tried to be a part of each of their lives, encouraging them and cheering them on in their endeavors.

Survivors include: Daughters, Janet (Kerry) Johnson of Oshkosh, NE, and Susan (Ace) Backer of Mitchel, NE; Nine grandchildren; Twenty-six great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; sister Vivan Scott of Tucson, AZ; sister-in-law Doralea Jenkins of Scottsdale, AZ; many nieces and nephews and friends.

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The Nutcracker Tea Party will take place at En Face Studios, located at 7073 Colorado Blvd in Frederick, with 2 sessions to accommodate Social Distancing and safety for all, from 11-1 and 3:00-5:00 PM on Saturday, December 12th.

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Participants will have several ways to participate this year. Those wishing to stay at home can peruse trees, purchase raffle tickets, and view the event entirely online.

Some trees will also be displayed in Longmont businesses for those who would like to make an event of seeing them in person. P articipants will have the option to view the trees and purchase raffle tickets between November 27-December 9. At 12pm on December 12, we will host a virtual program and announce the winners. There will be dozens of themed trees decorated with ornaments and an assortment of gifts. Each tree and its accompanying items are valued at a minimum of $150. Trees are decorated with everything from gift cards to iPads, toy trucks to tool chests--you name it!

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