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Frederick’s Jo DiPerna Celebrates Being A Survivor

By Jan Sciacca

Jo DiPerna is a 5-year breast cancer survivor. The local Frederick woman is being honored as a survivor and as a model at this year’s “Celebrating Life in the Pink Gala.” The October 29 black tie event in Loveland benefits the Hope Lives Breast Cancer Foundation and coincides with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Hope Lives is the only organization in the state that provides support services for women in cancer treatment who are

battling breast cancer. Services are offered at no cost. These services are classified as: Holistic Health (acupuncture, lymphatic massage, chiropractic) Mind, Body & Spirit (art therapy, counseling & family guidance) Personal Care (home services, nutrition services, pet care) and Beauty (dental hygiene, wigs, cosmetic procedures, mastectomy and augmentation supplies).

In 2017 Hope Lives will be expanding services to all reproductive cancers.

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Jo’s grandmother (L), her mother (R), and her sisters in front: Joni, Jo, Janet and Jackie, in 1966.

Jo’s Grandmother passed at the age of 54 and Jo’s Mother passed at the age of 53, both from Breast Cancer.

Since Jo lost both her grandmother (age 54) and her mother (age 53) to breast cancer, she has been especially careful about annual exams. She’s had yearly mammograms since she was 32. In 2011, she knew she had pain and itching in her left breast for a while but was told that her mammograms and ultrasounds were clean. Then, during a self-check, she discovered a lump. When diagnosed with cancer at the age of 54, she sought a second opinion and was told that there was indication she’d had cancer for nearly four years. She also had a second lump that was discovered.

After six surgeries, that included a double mastectomy, reconstruction and removal of her ovaries, Jo credits her healing and recovery to her Lord and Savior, Jesus, and to her husband of 37 years, Carlo, who cared for her throughout.

Being selected as a model for the gala and featured in the September issue of Style Magazine, based in Fort Collins, is a huge honor. Jo encourages the community to attend or sponsor a table so others can attend. At $150 per plate, or $1200 a table, the cause is worthy but many are unable to attend. Your donation, of any size, allows this non-profit to continue to do its mighty work.

Jo’s advice for any woman is, “Any spot, mole, pain, itching or anything different in your breasts, get it checked.

Get a second opinion. Let no one tell you, you are too young and that it’s not in your family. Get biopsies, more testing—be

your own advocate.

When diagnosed, put people around you that will pray and encourage you, those that allow you to tell, feel and express your feelings.”

If you would like to discuss a similar experience or ask questions about the personal benefit of Hope Lives Breast Cancer Foundation, contact Jo at Jodiperna@ yahoo.com.

For more information on the gala event, visit www.hopelives. org/life-in-the-pinkgala. The September issue of Style Magazine may be viewed at www. issuu.com/lydiasstyle.

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Long’s Insurance 2nd Annual Food Drive As you all may remember, last fall we held a food drive to help supply food to a local food bank who helps feed approximately 145 needy families in the area. We posted our story and pictures last year on Long’s Insurance Facebook page and our Blog with a heartfelt thanks to all who donated. For our first year we had a good amount of food donated and this year we are hoping that we can collect even more food to donate.

Please put these dates on your calendar and come by with non-perishable food items during the week of November 8th – 11th , 2016 and help Long’s Insurance with the 2nd annual food drive to provide food for those in need within our communities.

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grew up in a home where we were not allowed to do much of anything until our chores were finished. I remember racing to get finished so I could catch the bus to school. I loved school. I suppose the worst memories include having to cancel outings because one or more of us did not complete the tasks assigned.

I, on the other hand, am the opposite.

It does not bother me to leave a sink full of dirty dishes as I dash off on a 10-day vacation. I’ve also learned to live with lots of dust and grandkid’s toys all over the living room until after I get this paper to press.

Mess does not bother me…you should see my office.

Ruth Hulburt Hamilton’s poem says it all:

Cleaning and scrubbing can wait `til tomorrow For babies grow up, we’ve learned to our sorrow, So quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep!

I’m rocking my baby and babies don’t keep.

It’s about savoring time with little ones and loved ones. Some of my favorite times are family dinners, hanging out with my son in his garage, letting grandkids crawl all over me while I chat with my daughter, and holding hands with my husband while we watch one of the singing competition shows.

Family is the most important thing to me, especially after losing two of my children.

I don’t remember loving family less before the deaths of my kids, I only know I love more, since.

As I type this, I am overwhelmed with gratitude that my husband is okay after an accident in Friday’s rush hour traffic on I-25. But I also feel crushed by the reality of what might have been. Both of my kids died in car accidents…emotions consume me. The battle between anguish and relief is taking place in my shoulders and neck and I cannot seem to relax.

I try to practice what I preach: let go, let God. I am so thankful Mike is completely fine and yet I find it difficult to actually worship and praise God for this miracle. Because that is what it is, a miracle. Mike was shoved into the concrete barrier separating north and south bound traffic. He said, “My truck was on two tires as it was shoved up on the barrier. I thought I was going to go over into the northbound traffic.” But he did not. Thank God. And I do thank God. But I fear if I start really praising Him, I’ll have a total meltdown. And I cannot.

I don’t have time. It’s deadline time. My “nervous breakdown” will have to wait until my files are uploaded to the printer.

Then, then, I will sit, cry, breath, sing, rest, in ALL that my God does for me. I am a blessed woman. I do not take that for granted.

“Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.”

Psalm 90:12

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all classes are in full swing at Airborne Gymnastics, 3773 Monarch St, Frederick. The facility, which opened August 1, is already the home to 200+ students. There you’ll find kids from the age of 1 and walking through high school.

There are Gymnastics, Trampoline and Tumbling classes, Cheer classes and the popular Ninja Zone for boys. Ninja Zone is an all new discipline inspired from Obstacle Course Training, Gymnastics, Street Dance, and Martial Arts.

Airborne owner Pam Turner grew up in Connecticut and migrated to Colorado in 1989. She and her husband Patrick Mosier bought Airborne Gymnastics in Longmont in 1991. In 1996 they moved the business from the rented warehouse space they had to a facility they built.

They lived on-site in an apartment there, where they raised their young family. Pam says, Patrick, who died in 2005, was the inspiration behind her believing that their business model would work.

Knowing that her company’s services were in demand in the Carbon Valley area, she started looking for a site to locate a second gym five years ago. At one point, she had a deposit on land and was going to build. But, the water table was too high for such a facility to be built. Finally she found just the right warehouse space.

Pam is the Director of the two facilities and no longer does the teaching. Those duties are shared by four awesome managers – Alison, Ben, Gary and Ted. The four managers transition from Frederick to Longmont and back to Frederick to provide a seamless, consistent experience for the student and his or her family.

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Firestone Police Department Plans for Halloween Safe Night Set For Oct. 28 Community Event Promotes Safety Among Local Youth

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alloween fun and safety is the focus of this year’s Firestone Police Department’s 17th Annual Halloween Safe Night event, which takes place on Oct. 28, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Firestone Regional Sports Complex, 6850 Tilbury Ave. Last year’s event was the first to move outdoors due to huge attendance that allows the police department an opportunity to promote safety in the community. This year’s event will include all of the fun from last year with yardsized carnival style games to challenge every age. The trackless train will return to offer fun rides for children while event sponsors will offer fun and engagement at their booths. There will also be fun with a traditional Trunk or Treat as local classic cars will have trunks full of candy to hand out. Firestone Police officers will be present to hand out safety handouts and goody bags to the first 750 attendees.

Halloween also means great treats,

so attendees will be able to purchase gourmet food selections from local food trucks Knock on Wood Smokehouse and Suburban Wiener.

For more information about the event, visit www.FirestoneCO.gov/Halloween, or call Angela Gahnstrom with the Firestone Police Department at 303-833-0811 or email agahnstrom@firestoneco.gov.

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Hey, Buddy! Can You Spare A Dime?

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ey, Buddy! Can you spare a dime?

This was the question often heard on the streets during the Great Depression of 1929. Money was hard to come by as personal incomes decreased by fifty percent and unemployment rose to 25% of the workforce. By 1932 many property owners couldn’t pay their property taxes.

Because schools were mostly funded by property taxes their budgets were cut. Many business leaders claimed America could no longer afford free public education.

I still have my Dad’s old Blue Back Speller that he and his three brothers shared when they attended the one-room school house in rural Oklahoma. He dropped out of school after finishing the 8th grade because he was needed on the farm. One hundred years later education means more than just attending school; it’s the key to success in our highly competitive global environment.

In our fast changing world of technology there is a need to provide high-tech learning facilities for the 32,000+ students enrolled throughout the district. The need for updated facilities to care for the robust enrollment growth and progressive education programs has become a critical issue for all citizens.

Our schools don’t set empty during the summer months. Quality focus programs are offered for students year round, including P-TECH and STEM programs.

Since 2005, SVVSD has grown by over 7,300 students averaging an increase of 820 students per year. The projected indistrict growth from 2013-2018 is over 1,100 elementary students and almost 1,500 secondary students with an additional 213 alternative school students and 550 charter school students. Today 90% of the 55 million K-12 aged children in the U.S. are enrolled in a public school. In the SVVSD that percentile stands at 97%. Our school district is the seventh largest in Colorado, serving students across 411 square miles including

Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Hygiene, Longmont, Lyons, Mead, Niwot and parts of eastern Boulder and Broomfield.

The citizens who live in the SVVSD have the opportunity to vote on Issue 3A in the election on November 8. Voting yes will enable the school district to replace outdated HVAC, electrical systems, roofing, plumbing, etc. and extend the life of existing school buildings, reduce costly emergency repairs, provide energy efficiency, and save taxpayer dollars.

Additionally, the district will also be able to construct three new schools that have increased enrollment, add classrooms and science labs in 29 schools, improve safety and security of schools with interior/ exterior cameras and secure entrances, and enhance programs and curriculum in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by constructing a new Innovation Center in Longmont.

We’ve come a long way since those depression days with one-room schools and Blue Back Spellers. Remember the

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schools you attended and the opportunities that were offered to you back when?

The opportunities afforded us pale in comparison to those offered students today. In today’s world technology is a huge part of our existence. Our students deserve safe schools that are fully equipped with the best state-of-the-art technology available.

Issue 3A means an increase of $1.82 per $100,000 a month on my property tax.

It’s worth skipping a breakfast or Latte to help shape the future of our children. The funds provide for building new schools and upgrades and maintenance for existing schools. Not one penny is used for administration or salaries.

Because of my public school education I was fortunate to earn a good salary that enabled me to enjoy the good life. “Hey, Buddy! Can you spare a dime?” has changed to “Hey, Buddy! It’s payback time.”

Please join me in support of building strong public schools for a strong community. Vote YES on Issue 3A. Betty Heath, Firestone, CO

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Area Mayor’s Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings Frederick Mayor, Tony Carey

zz Each month, I’ll give you some insight into topics that I am getting approached about Tony Carey frequently and what is coming up in my conversations with residents and business owners, whether positive or negative. Here’s what’s trending in Frederick this month.

Dacono Mayor, Joe Baker

zz This month is a politically charged one and with all the national stuff going on I would like to get focused on the important issues concerning Dacono. This year on the local level; the ballot carries some issues that can really position Dacono for the Joe Baker better. zz Public School-Quest Academy-Throughout this past spring/summer, the District Facilities Task Force, with input from the community, developed a District-Wide Master Plan to address the needs of our aging facilities and early childhood education. The Weld Re-8 Board of Education voted unanimously Saturday morning, August 27, 2016 to place a $48.6 million capital construction bond issue on the November 8, 2016 ballot. The ballot question seeks support for building a new school, as well as short- and long-term capital renewal projects, and new and/or renovated spaces to expand and enhance the educational programs offered to all our students. All Weld Re-8 Schools would be included in these projects as recommended in the Facilities Master Plan. ÂÂThe property tax increase would cost homeowners an estimated $2.36 more a month per $100,000 of home value, or $4.72 per month for a $200,000 home. On a $100,000 home, the yearly cost would be $28.32 with the $200,000 home costing $56.64.

Firestone Mayor, Paul Sorensen

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zz Here in Firestone we continue to work on a number of projects that I encourage you to stay up-to-date on by visiting our website at www.FirestoneCO.gov or one of our many social media outlets for the

latest communication. zz An example of the many projects that we work on is the Central Park plan. In the last couple of months, the Town hosted some public meetings as we revised the plan. However, before we get too far into discussions about the plan, a special thank you to all of our residents who participated, plus our Planning and Zoning commissioners, Parks Trails and Recreation Advisory Board members, Town Board and staff who assisted with the plan update. zz To provide you with background, the Central Park plan is

zz Many of you were nice enough to share your thoughts about the new roundabout via letters, emails and conversations, which is greatly appreciated. I always want to hear what you think we can be doing better as well as what you think we’re getting right, so thanks for the feedback. zz Our 12-stop Community BBQ Tour continues to be a fabulous way to get out and connect with our community. The 1,100 meals that were served this year are outnumbered by the great conversations we had throughout the community. We hope you’ll join us for some food and friendship in 2017. zz In connection to the Agilent Technologies project, the Town was recently awarded a DOLA grant for 2017 improvements to the gravel portion of Tipple Parkway. The State knows how important this primary employer is for our region and is showing their support in a way that helps our entire community by improving this roadway. zz Speaking of Agilent, when we are trying to attract large primary employers to our community, we are always asked about our local ÂÂPublic School-Quest Academy-If approved, the district plans to build a new Pre-K-8 school on district-owned land in the Sweetgrass neighborhood in Dacono and a new early childhood center on the main school campus area off South Fulton in Fort Lupton. Plans also include extensive renovation and updates at Fort Lupton High School (science, math and career pathways areas) Butler Elementary School (renovating older fourth and fifth grade parts of the building), Twombly Elementary School (upgrades throughout and increasing the library and cafeteria areas) and additional upgrades to existing buildings, safety improvements and program improvements. ÂÂPublic School-Quest Academy in Dacono; is NOT a charter school as some may believe. Quest Academy is a Public School-Quest uses Core Knowledge curriculum for social studies, science, music, art, and literature. These content rich programs focus on US and world history, geography, and culture. Weld County Re-8 School District has a ballot question for this November’s vote to build our permanent K-8 facility. We received the land dedication now owned by the District on York Street (WCR 11) and Graden Blvd. (WCR 10) in Dacono. The temporary modular buildings used for Quest Academy have a 10-Year shelf life and are far past their life expectancy. These buildings pose many challenges and aren’t adequate for our children to receive the education they deserve. Currently; two subdivisions, Sweetgrass and Eagle Meadow can vote YES this November and support a permanent public school in Dacono. Quest and Dacono is hosting an “Open-House” and I ask everyone in the area to check it out for yourself Saturday October 1st 2016 zz The City of Dacono is asking voters to approve a Lodging Tax on hotels that choose to locate in the City. The rate would be 3% and used for economic development purposes. Vote YES on

a document that continues to be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. The biggest change to the document was the addition of a proposed new public safety facility that would also include a future town hall as part of a municipal campus. Aside from that, the last project that we completed in Central Park is an 18-hole disc golf course. This first phase includes native grasses and more than 100 trees added to the front nine holes. This area will continue to be improved over several years as funding becomes available. zz The largest challenge the Town faces at Central Park, as well other Town parks, is the availability and cost of water. One of the Town Board’s top priorities is to design and build a non-potable water system to irrigate our parks. This project will cost the Town $10 million plus and will easily take three to eight years to build and implement. For residents who are not familiar with the term non-potable water, it means that the water has not been filtered and treated for human consumption, such as water from lakes, ditches, streams and ground wells. Although non-potable water is not for human consumption, this type of water can be utilized for outside consumption on landscaping in parks and open space. For example, the water that comes out of the tap in your home is potable while untreated ground water is non-potable. zz Water is an invaluable resource, and, as the Town develops, strategic ways to expand our water portfolio are always at the forefront of our discussions. For instance, the Town’s participation

school system. I encourage you to please do your research and consider supporting the SVVSD bond issue which will help enhance the strength of our exemplary school district. Regardless of what or who you are voting for, I hope you’ll exercise your civic duty and vote in this November’s election. zz Don’t forget to have your favorite photographer submit their entries for the Frederick Calendar Contest, the deadline is October 14th and details can be found at http://www.frederickco.gov/CalendarContest zz If you’re looking for a fun and active way to celebrate Halloween this year, check out the Carbon Valley Recreation District’s Running Dead Zombie Run on Saturday October 29th at the Frederick Recreation Area.

You can choose to be a human or a zombie in this race, or just come and watch what is sure to be an entertaining afternoon. zz As always, I am happy to come to your next group meeting, or schedule a one-on-one, if that’s of interest, just email me at tcarey@ frederickco.gov.

ballot question 2A, support new businesses in Dacono. This Not a tax on folks who are renting their homes in Dacono; it’s for economic development for if a hotel and/or motel is build in Dacono, most likely out on the I-25 corridor so that the city can collect a lodging tax on a overnight stay. It makes sense to position Dacono in that area to be ready for the growth which is coming this way whether we want it or not, it’s heading our way so we midis-well benefit from it and helps take care of our city years into the future. The City Council passed Resolutions in support of these issues on the 26th of September meeting. zz Traveling Vietnam Wall - The American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall was here back on September 15-18 at Furniture Row in Dacono; The City honored to host this amazing memorial donated $1000.00 to the Post Commander of the local VFW at our Council meeting and I had the privilege of attending the opening/ closing ceremonies on site. Thank you Furniture Row for being so gracious with your time and property and your generosity and Thank you Mile High Militia, Buckley Colorado Air National Guard, 140th Wing, For the Fly Over and everyone else who participated with the Wall, words cannot express how grateful I am to have witnessed this tribute in Dacono, truly a piece of history. zz http://www.coloradoremembers.com zz h t t p : / / w w w. a m e r i c a n v e t e r a n s t r a v e l i n g t r i b u t e . com/#!schedule/cums zz “Like” them on Face-Book, zz https://www.facebook.com/weekofrememberance/?fref=ts zz Autumn is here so please remember to change your Fire Alarm batteries and don’t forget to be Careful out there on Halloween night as we all know there are lots of kids on the street , Thank you for taking the time to read my report, like us on FaceBook and/or check out our website anytime for information, Take care; Mayor Joe Baker in the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) should provide us with an opportunity to increase our potable water for the next 10 to 20 years. NISP is a proposed water storage and distribution project that will supply 15 Northern Front Range water partners with 40,000 acre-feet of new, reliable water supplies when completed. For more information on NIPS, visit www.firestoneco.gov/NISP. We are also working with various developers and intergovernmental agencies who continue to propose creative short-term solutions. zz So what does all of this mean to our Central Park plan?

This simply means that the Board has to work especially hard with staff to continue to review the Town’s water portfolio and find judicious methods to expand upon it. This also means that we should continue to educate our community about the Town’s water usage and the ways in which we can find to conserve the resource. If we don’t do this then a consequence could mean that we as a community cannot support additional green space for parks. zz That said, I am confident that our community parks will continue to be one of our greatest cherished amenities in Firestone.

My goal is to let everyone know that we as a Board continue to prioritize the Town’s immediate and future water needs. I invite you to contribute to these discussions by attending any of our board meetings and work sessions.

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y name is Jennifer Weinberger and I used to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Town of Firestone. After my resignation, I have taken on a new role as Chairman for Firestone Safety First, a citizen led campaign committee supporting Ballot 2E, to build a new Public Safety Facility for the town of Firestone.

Our Police currently operate out of

shared space in a modular trailer behind town hall, as well as some space within town hall. The trailer was added almost nine years ago as a temporary solution as the town was growing. The town has continued to grow, however, the temporary trailer has not been addressed until now. The board unanimously voted to move forward with presenting voters with an increase in sales tax, to pay for a new public safety facility. The proposed tax increase is 0.85%, where 0.6% sunsets after 20 years for the building of the actual facility, and then the remaining 0.25% will continue for operations, maintenance, and services. There is no property tax increase, nor is there a tax added on food or any other goods or services where we do not currently pay sales tax. I personally thought this was the right approach for the

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board to take. Ensuring we have the funds for maintenance demonstrates good fiscal responsibility.

The town was rigorous in analyzing who would do the best job of helping us achieve the town’s goals. Roth Sheppard Architects have done the analysis of our current space, the programming and determination of our needs now and for future growth of our town. They also did an in depth site analysis to independently determine the best location for the facility with a forward thinking view of our community’s needs and borders. Central Park was selected as the optimal site. Roth Sheppard is also one of the best specialists in Public Safety Facilities in the country, and have assisted many local communities including Erie, Windsor, Cherry Hills, and Westminster with police facilities, and more.

The Firestone Board did it’s homework and I am asking for everyone to please ask questions, and even tour the current space.

The Town needs a Public Safety Building.

Our officers do so much for our community, and this is our opportunity to finally help them operate efficiently with the public safety standards that are specialized for their line of work. Firestone has been named one of the safest communities in the state, and finally getting a true public safety facility will only make our force that much better and efficient. Please consider voting YES on 2E. This building is a true need, and one that will support our growing community we love so much.

Thank you, Jennifer Weinberger, Chairman, Firestone Safety First

Kirkmeyer Seeks Third Term As Weld County Commissioner

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eld County Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer has announced her intention to seek re-election for a third term as the District 3 Weld County Commissioner. “I have worked diligently to earn the trust of my constituents, to listen and be responsive, and to serve with dignity and respect. I have always stood for, and represented: the individual citizen, the taxpayer, and my neighbors.” stated Commissioner Kirkmeyer.

Kirkmeyer, elected in 2009, is known for her passion for Weld County and her intense work ethic. During her term, Kirkmeyer has been instrumental in streamlining regulations, fighting for much needed transportation infrastructure improvements, increasing county allocations for state mandated programs and decreasing county government expenditures.

Kirkmeyer has championed fiscal responsibility and as a result, Weld County’s financial situation has never looked so good!

Weld County is in the enviable position of being the only county in Colorado with NO long-term debt and NO short-term debt.

Weld’s residents pay NO county sales or use taxes and receive a TABOR refund in the amount of a 6.25 mill levy reduction on their property taxes. Simply put, Weld County is open for business and property owners enjoy paying less property taxes than others along the Front Range.

Kirkmeyer’s top priorities as a county commissioner include fighting for

common sense government; protecting private property rights and agriculture; finding viable transportation solutions; advancing economic and job growth opportunities; and defending our 2nd amendment rights.

Kirkmeyer serves on numerous boards and committees, which include Boys and Girls Club of Weld County; the South Platte Valley Historical Society (president); Weld County Public Safety Communications Board (chair); Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region (chair); the State Freight Advisory Council; the State Transportation Advisory Board; Hwy 85 Coalition (chair); the North I-25 Coalition (chair); and the State Child Welfare Allocation Committee (co-chair).

Barbara Kirkmeyer is a 4th generation Coloradoan who has lived in southern Weld County for over 30 years. Prior to serving as a county commissioner, she co-owned and operated a dairy farm, was a small business owner for 15 years, and served in Governor Owens’ cabinet as the acting executive director of the Department of Local Affairs. Kirkmeyer graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in physical education. Both her daughters graduated from Weld County schools and live with their families in southern Weld County. When not involved in countyrelated business, Kirkmeyer enjoys volunteering and spending time with her family including her three grandsons.

Kirkmeyer’s Major Accomplishments •• Weld County Bright Futures: Instrumental in creating a county workforce initiative that will allow every high school graduate, GED recipient and veteran of Weld County a $3000 annual grant for 4 years to further their post-secondary education or training, starting in 2016.

•• Boys and Girls Club of Weld County: Team member of group that formed the Ft Lupton Club.

•• Reconstruction of 1836 Fort: Assisted with raising funds and re-building the historic fort in Fort Lupton •• $11.9M Colorado Great Outdoors legacy Grant: Spearheaded the team to get grant and build the St. Vrain Legacy Trail in southern Weld County.

•• Celebrating our Communities: Took the lead in raising over $250,000 for 7 nonprofit groups in Weld County. We have had two events starting in 2014.

•• Family Resource Center of Southern Weld County: After the Commissioners donated a building, assisted in getting a grant and formed the Family Resource Center to bring much needed resources to southern Weld County.

•• Weld County Smart Energy: Lead Commissioner in creating and implanting plan to convert fleet to

natural gas and developing 5 CNG stations. Additionally, as an offshoot, assisted Platte Valley School district in receiving $500,000 grant to build bus barn and over $2M to purchase natural gas buses and build a natural gas fueling station.

•• North I 25 Coalition and Hwy 85 Coalition: Initiated both coalitions, serve as chair of both

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There is a faith-centered community garage sale October 8, 7am-2pm at 10652 County Road 15, Firestone. Donations for the sale are being accepted through October 7. To donate items or volunteer for this event, please contact Marla Truitt at 303.250.4594. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the women’s ministry at Life in Balance. For more information on the ministry, visit lifeinbalanceforwomen.com

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Anderson Farms Hiring Anderson Farms is now accepting applications for the 2016 season. There are hundreds of part time and full time jobs available for the months of September & October. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Positions available include cashiers, greeters, grounds maintenance, pumpkin picking, food service, tractor drivers, field trips, ride operators, haunted house actors, zombie paintball crew and more! Anderson Farms is open 7 days per week. Visit www.Andersonfarms.com to apply today.

Ladies Only Fitness Groups On Tuesdays & Thursdays At 7pm In Frederick!

Join us at Time For Change Personal Training Fitness Group. Your first session is Free and the special is $40 for a 10 Session Punch Card, good at all locations.

Get a full body workout in each time with Interval Training/Circuit Training.

Tues and Thurs at 7pm In Frederick, Mondays and Fridays at 8:45am, and Wednesdays at 4:15pm in Niwot. RSVP required for all classes. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM CPT, FNS, WFS at http:// timeforchangepersonaltraining.com/ or call 303.828.2856.

Dinners at the American Legion Every Friday evening at Sam DiPaolo American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone, a dinner is offered to everyone in the area. These dinners are open to anyone who would like to attend, not just for the members of the Legion.

The meals are offered at a reasonable price and are well prepared. All meals are served in the meeting room in the back of the Legion, so children are welcome.

The first Friday is hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary and is fish based and includes potato and salad bar, and dessert.

The second Friday is hosted by the Legion members and is normally a steak based dinner. This meal also includes a vegetable and regular or sweet baked potato and salad.

The third Friday is hosted by the Legion Riders. These meals are frequently provided by Pete’s Place, and are also full meals. These are generally pasta based.

The fourth Friday is hosted by the Sons of the American Legion members. This is also a meat dinner, although the type of meat varies at times from smoked ribs to brisket. These also are full meals.

For those months that have a fifth Friday, the dinner is rotated between the groups, and can vary.

Monday night dinners are also served every week with varied fares from sandwiches to soups or light meals.

For information about prices, and the menu on a Friday or Monday, feel free to call the Post at 303-833-3878.

Sam DiPaolo American Legion Post 1985 870 First St, Firestone, CO 80520

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ll women MUST BE registered on Eventbrite to attend the chapter meeting/range. Please note: registration ends the day before the event at noon.

Next Meeting: Sun, October 2, 2016 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM What: TWAW Shooting Chapters is a nonprofit organization that organizes local groups of women around the country that meet monthly to practice, learn and grow as shooters. Creating opportunities for women to be introduced to issues important to women shooters, learn safe gun handling skills and train together.

Why: To expand the world of firearms to women all over the country in a safe, non-threatening way with the purpose of Educating, Equipping and Empowering woman shooters.

•• Educating women on firearm safety, gun care and handling •• Developing gun handling skills •• Building defensive gun skills and awareness •• Developing confidence •• Networking with women of like interests •• Meeting new people/socializing

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Who: •• Women 21 years or older of all experience levels •• Women who are just getting started with buying, shooting, and caring for firearms, and want to learn in a comfortable environment •• Women who have some level of experience and want to advance their skills •• Women who want to share their knowledge and expertise to help other women •• Women who want to have some fun and enjoy learning and shooting in the company of other women

What to bring: •• Eye protection and double-hearing protection is required.

•• Bring 125 rounds of ammunition (no steel ammo) •• Must bring your own weapon (minimum of two magazines for semi-auto pistols recommended) •• Clothing: Closed toe shoes, socks, long pants or shorts, appropriate shirt / no low neckline NOTE: all participants must have a signed waiver to participate.

When: TWAW meets the first Sunday of every month from 4-6pm.

Where: Longmont Police Department & Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Firing Range and Training Facility / 10916 Weld County Rd 5 Longmont,Co 80501. Group will meet in the classroom building

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In addition, Sport Clips of Firestone will also donate $1.00 to the “Help a Hero” program. As veterans return home, they face numerous obstacles as they transition back into civilian life, including finding a career. Sport Clips locations nationwide help provide the gift of scholarships to our nation’s heroes. This fundraising effort will continue at Sports Clips of Firestone through November 11.

The community can also make a donation of $5 and be eligible for a drawing on November 11. The winner will receive 2 Broncos vs Raiders football tickets! The Sports Clips of Firestone goal for contributing to the worthy program that helps veterans and active military personnel is $2500.

As a special thank you on Veterans Day (Friday November 11, 2016), Sports Clips of Firestone will offer FREE haircuts to all active and retired military personnel.

Sport Clips is the nation’s largest franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care. The Firestone store is located in

Firestone’s High Plains Market Shopping Center located at 6120 Firestone Blvd.

Sport Clips offers: • Haircut services, including the “MVP Experience” that features a precision haircut, massaging shampoo, hot steamed towel treatment, and neck and shoulder massage • Stylists who specialize in hair care for men and boys and stay up-to-date on trends • Large, flat-screen televisions playing sports programming at each haircut station and in the lobby, along with reading materials • Affordable luxuries like special lighting and massaging chairs in the shampoo area • Haircut services without an appointment – walk-ins are welcome Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm. To learn more about Sport Clips, visit haircutmenfirestoneco.com.

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Family Financial Freedom Small Group – Starts October 12, 2016 • Are you tired of living Paycheck to Paycheck?

• Have you had a job / career change (or have been downsized) and trying to understand how to manage your finances better?

• Do you feel like you’re drowning in debt, and there’s no way out?

• Would you like to be able to give more / tithe more / save more?

• Do you believe “retirement” is not in your future?

• Are you managing your money or is it managing you?

• Are you ready to get back on the path towards Financial Freedom?

Then join us for our “Family Financial Freedom” small group.

During the course of this 5-week study group, we will discuss key issues and present solutions that concern all of us, including: • Income Protection Basics (Life Insurance, Disability Income Protection, Legal, ID Theft, Emergency Fund, Budgeting)

• Debt and Debt Elimination Strategies • Savings and Investing Basics • Retirement Strategies • Education Funding Options • Long Term Care • Winning at “the money game.”

A complementary, personalized Financial program will be provided to everyone, regardless if you attend our group or not. Attending our small group reinforces the lessons and principles of money management, and is not a requirement to have a plan created for you.

We meet Wednesday nights at 6:45 pm (6:30 pm for coffee / snacks / fellowship) at our home in Firestone. This study group is open and designed for everyone, not just families. There is no cost or fee to attend For further information, to RSVP or to discuss your current situation, please contact Ron Rogers at 720.278.7710 or via email at: ron@freedomforliving.com.

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Former Area Sara Bradenburg Is Spunky and Innovative in Laramie

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ormer area resident and Mead High School graduate Sara Bradenburg is making a name for herself in Laramie. After graduating from the University of Wyoming in December with a degree in Finance and Communication, the twenty-two year old took a long look at her options.

After consulting with her parents, Rod and Lori Brandenburg, owners of Grandpa’s Gun and Pawn in Longmont, Sara decided to model what they had done in Longmont but add her own style.

She launched a “Brand Names for Less,” clothing store called Still in Style. Sara explains the philosophy of the store when she says “Wyoming has little shopping available so people continually come in wanting cash for their clothes. The clothes then get assessed for holes stain and style!”

Those trading in clothes at the store are either paid in cash or by trade. It’s their choice.

Still in Style opened in June. In addition to the normal challenges of starting a new business, Sara found herself hiring and paying staff to inventory 8000 items with expensive software that continually crashed. Just as she was about to open her doors, the pipes burst in the restaurant next door and flooded her shop’s basement where she kept valuable inventory. Those disastrous events occurred right before Laramie’s Jubilee Days, one of the busiest retail days of the year. Sara estimates the software and flood cost her $10,000 a day or $70,000 for the week in lost revenue and expenses. She says she made it through those early days because of her fantastic

staff, led by store manager Sydney Legaard, her parents and friend Logan Rushing, who came to her rescue with supplies and construction skills that were needed after the flood.

As the phrase goes, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” That’s Sara. Sara attributes her positive attitude to her faith and her parents. She says she remembers her parents always telling her that “If you believe, you can do it!”

Clientele visit Still in Style from

near and far. In September a woman drove to Still in Style from Torrington, WY, which is near the Nebraska line, two hours away from the store. The customer purchased $850 in clothes and accessories.

Still in Style has an active Facebook page and has a 5 star rating. The store, located at 412 South 2nd Street, Laramie, WY 82070 can be reached at 307.460.3838 or itsstillinstyle@gmail.com.

Hours are Mon-Sat, 10am8pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.

Above: Sara with staff at Still in Style

Below: Sara with Logan Rushing

Carbon Valley Wine Festival presented by Wild Cider

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ild Cider (www.wildcider.com) is excited to announce the inaugural Carbon Valley Wine Festival (www. carbonvalleywinefestival.com) on their property, October 22, 2016 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Tickets are on sale and are going fast! This festival is sure to become one of the “must attend” festivals each year in Colorado! Tickets can be purchased from Eventbrite.com, LocalWineEvents.com and at their on-property Cider Garden.

11455 County Road 17 Firestone, CO 80504

• General Admission $25.00 presale / $35.00 day of event • VIP Admission $45.00 pre- sale only!

This outdoor event gives festival goers the opportunity to sip and savor the offerings of more than a dozen Colorado wineries, cideries and meaderies! Grab a lobster roll or another culinary delight from one of the food trucks and relax as you enjoy acoustic local musicians Michael Belmont, Two out of Three and Denny Driscoll! Artisan, culinary and lifestyle vendors from all over Colorado

will be there to tempt you with their wares!

A perfect time to start shopping for the holidays!

Wine is just not your thing, step inside The Wild Animal Sanctuary’s beer garden within the festival grounds, to enjoy amazing local brews! All proceeds from the beer garden will benefit The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado (information@wildlife-sanctuary.org).

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Frederick Clean Up Days When: October 1, 2016 Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Town of Frederick Public Works Facility 7301 Eagle Blvd, Frederick, CO 80530 The Town of Frederick offers both a Spring and Fall Community Clean Up Day where residents can bring disposable items to the Town of Frederick Public Works facility, located at 7301 Eagle Blvd.

Complimentary hot dogs and hamburgers

will be grilled and served by members of the Board. In addition to giving out free food, the Board will be collecting canned food items for the Carbon Valley Help Center! The items the need most are: beans, mac&cheese, canned fruit/veggies, canned meat, canned soup, peanut butter, pasta and rice. Please check the expiration

Carbon Valley Help Center Empty Bowls Project Saturday, November 19, 2016 Frederick High School 5690 Tipple Parkway, Frederick, Colorado 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Carbon Valley Help Center is excited to be hosting the “Third Annual Empty Bowls Project.”

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

This event will help to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness in the Carbon Valley area. All proceeds will be used to provide emergency food and resources to the clients of the Carbon Valley Help Center.

Ticket prices are as follows: $15 in advance ($20 at the door) includes handcrafted bowl and a simple meal of soup, bread and dessert to remind us of the struggles of our neighbors in need.

The Help Center is looking for sponsors for this project. For more information regarding how you can help by volunteering or sponsoring this event visit the Carbon Valley Help Center web site www.carbonhelpcenter.org or email us at carbonvalleyhelpcenter@gmail.com or call the Help Center at (303) 833-6626.

The Carbon Valley Help Center is located at 150 Buchanan St., in Firestone, CO 80520.

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The Town encourages its residents to participate in this effort to keep Frederick beautiful! This event is for Town of Frederick residents only, so please be sure to bring your utility bill or proof of Frederick residency to participate.

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In and Around Carbon Valley Over the Next Month or So Mammography for Early Detection North Vista Medical Center and Nextera Healthcare are encouraging woman to come in for a checkup then discuss breast imaging options—often local imaging centers offer discounts during this month—here are some details regarding imaging: • Early detection of small breast cancers by screening mammography greatly improves a woman’s chances for successful treatment. If breast cancer is caught and treated while it is still confined to the breast ducts, the cure rate is close to 100% • Mammography correctly identifies about 85 to 90 percent of women over 50 who truly have breast cancer.

• Mammography can discover a lump two years before it is felt.

• Breast cancers found by screening mammography of women in their forties were smaller and at an earlier stage (with less spread to lymph nodes or other organs) than cancers found in women not having mammography.

Trunk Or Treat In Ft Lupton Destiny Church in Fort Lupton is offering a safe and fun opportunity for Trick or Treaters on Halloween Night. You may not find ghost and goblins, but you will find trunks decorated up fun for the kiddos! Some of them will have carnival games at them and other surprises may await. There will also be a bounce house (please take note that painted faces cannot use bounce house as the makeup transfers). The event is from 6-7:30PM on Monday, October 31st. There will also be a fun gift for the first 300 kids. Destiny Church is a vibrant community oriented church in the heart of Fort Lupton located behind the Middle School and High School at 307 S Fulton Ave. Just 2 blocks of Highway 52. They offer children’s ministries on Sunday morning at 10AM and Wednesday nights at 7PM, as well as a youth group on Wednesdays. Their services are at 10AM Sundays – dress is casual. All are welcome. For more information go to www.yourdestinychurch.org

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Dr. Simi Ahuja Joins North Vista Medical Center

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imi Ahuja, MD, has joined the team at North Vista Medical Center. Dr. Ahuja practiced with Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin for 5 years, prior to moving to Colorado. She learned of Dr. Flanagan and the North Vista Medical Center team from another Direct Primary Care physician. Dr. Ahuja reflects, “I knew I did not want to practice the ‘factory’ style of medicine, so a DPC seemed like the perfect alternative.”

As a board Certified Family Practice Physician Dr. Ahuja understands the pathophysiology of the physical challenges her clients are facing. Given this insight, she is able to initiate medication protocol that will achieve the best results.

Dr. Ahuja says, “I am passionate about Holistic Medicine. That is why I went back to school to get my certificate as a Health Coach. I want to bring humanity back into blends her pharmacological guidance medicine. I want to offer my patients a new with nutritional recommendations for kind of medicine where they feel empowered better health outcomes, more energy and to take charge of their own health. I believe increased vitality. She combines her skills medicine is a team effort. So I do my best to as a family practice physician, certified inspire my patients to take action towards health coach and integrative practitioner the betterment of their health.” to offer a unique blend of services to cater Many of us have not heard of to the patient uniquely. integrative medicine. It’s a whole person Dr. Ahuja is single and enjoys hiking, approach where the physician treats biking and meditating. She can be reached at the person and not just the disease. As North Vista Medical Center at 303.501.2600 an integrative practitioner Dr. Ahuja or dr@northvistamedical.com.

Photo Above: Dr. Ahuja Below: North Vista Medical Center has expanded and relocated it’s Longmont office to 275 South Main, Suite 201 Longmont. They previously had been in the Prospect area.

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Water lines were replaced along this portion of Grant Avenue in late 2015, which will now allow the overlay to increase the longevity of the roadway. The Grant Avenue improvements will be funded from the Southern Firestone Urban Renewal Planning Area.

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Getting to know the miners and learning about history at the 2016 Miners Day

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Miners who actually worked the mines in the area honoring our country during the National Anthem.

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2016 Miners Day Parade - Lilly Farms

Special thanks to the Frederick High School (Colorado) choir for singing the National Anthem so beautifully during the Opening Ceremony!

2016 Miners Day Parade - Frederick High School Bands

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Keep your videos short. Definitely under five minutes. Even 30 second videos can be good! If you really want to get results, try LIVE video on Facebook. You won’t believe how much attention it will get you. Early adapters will be rewarded (if they stick with it) with loyal audiences.

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Long’s Insurance First Annual Coat Drive Now thorough 22nd, 2016 Long’s Insurance Agency, 7800 Miller Dr., Unit C, Frederick CO 80504 We know that summer is in full swing but sooner than we think the nights will be getting colder and the days will be getting shorter and we will all be out buying new coats for the kids who have outgrown the ones they had last year and we adults will be looking longingly at the newest winter coat styles. So why not bring those older (gently used and clean) coats to our Coat Drive to help out those

less fortunate. Long’s Insurance Agency is having our 1st annual winter coat drive to join together people who have coats that they are no longer using with people who are in need of warm winter coats.

So jot this date on your calendar and come by with those gently used clean coats (we will even welcome new coats if you want to donate those) and Long’s Insurance will make sure that they find a good home in our communities.

GOT COATS?

hen you are thinking of buying a home, you have 2 basic choices.

One way is to drive around or search the Internet, narrow down the choices and then call each individual Realtor to get further information or to see the house.

There is a better way, however. Select one agent to work with and let them do the work! A good Realtor can make the process go smoother, alert you to things you don’t know about, and save you both time and money. Most people do not buy or sell real estate very often, so they don’t know what they don’t know. A good Realtor can help identify areas that you need to look into in a transaction.

In today’s market, finding the home is just the beginning. Most of a Realtor’s work and value comes in completing the transaction. Most Buyers “don’t know what they don’t know”, so having an experienced, knowledgeable Realtor to guide you through the process is critical.

In Colorado, a Broker usually works with Buyers as either a Buyer’s Broker or a Transaction Broker. The basic difference is a Buyer’s Broker is representing and acting in the best interest of the Buyer and in Transaction Brokerage, the agent is just putting together the deal and not representing either party. In most cases, the Realtor working with the Buyer is being paid by the Seller’s broker, so there is not a cost to the Buyer, so take advantage of their service.

So, how should you choose a Realtor to help you buy a home? There are several ways.

Get references from people you know that have purchased a home - did they like their Realtor? Who is active in the local market where you want to buy? Has there been an office you have worked with in the past?

Once you have come up with a few names, you then need to make a selection.

It is best to interview a couple of Realtors before you make a decision. Buying a home may well be one of the largest investments of your life, so taking an hour to talk to a couple people is well worth it.

In my experience, most problems that occur between a Buyer and an agent happen due to lack of communication or misunderstanding of each other’s expectations. Following are several questions

(not in any particular order), to consider asking of the Realtors you interview: Have you sold homes in the area I want? What sources do you have to locate properties? Do you have lenders or inspectors you can recommend? Do you get paid anything for me using any of these references? What length of Buyer Broker contract do you require? If I feel you are not doing your job, can I cancel the contract?

Can you give me references of other Buyers that you have recently helped?

When are you available to show me homes? How often will you tell me about new properties just on the market? How will you communicate with me? How much experience do you have, or what support do you have if there are questions you can’t answer? Is there someone to show me homes if you are out of town?

Once you make a decision on your Buyer’s Broker, let (and make) them do their job. Don’t call another agent to ask questions or to set up a showing of the property, this is your agent’s job. If you come across a property that your Realtor did not give you, give him or her the address and have them get you the details you want. Sometimes, a property can be on the Internet or have a for sale sign in front, but the Broker did not tell you about it because it is under contract or because it did not meet your requirements.

Buying a home, especially your first one, will be exciting, scary, nerve-racking, frustrating, thrilling, stressful and fulfilling.

It will also be one of the best things you do in your life.

Work with someone that will help make it successful.

Greg Zadel: 2011 Realtor of the Year, Colorado Association of Realtors, Zadel Realty, 303-8333012, 8110 WCR 13 S-4, Firestone, greg@ zadelrealty.com, www.zadelrealty.com

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017 will be here soon so it’s time for the major paint companies to start promoting their ‘colors of the year.’

Sherwin Williams is first out with Poised Taupe, SW 6039.

We’re often asked if anyone actually selects a color of the year for their homes.

The answer is yes. We expect to used Poised Taupe in a lot more homes than some previous colors of the year which can sometimes be on the loud side.

Poised Taupe is from Sherwin Williams’ purple color family (as many taupes are) and is part of their 2017 Noir Collection, which features a variety of saturated hues. SW describes Poised taupe as, ‘A beautiful balance of warm and cool, earthen brown combined

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Have you been impacted by the loss of a family member or friend to suicide? The death of someone you loved is frightening, painful and lonely. This six week workshop will focus on information and the experiences of suicide bereavement. We understand the unique issues and experiences associated with

raceful Oaks Youth Ranch is a 501(c)3 Non-profit Youth Ranch located on the eastern edge of Frederick. GOYR is a place for families and children to come and escape from the everyday stresses of life, spending time together in an authentic western environment!

One of our programs at Graceful Oaks is our Session Program. This program offers hope and emotional support to children, ages 7 - 18 years old, who are experiencing pain in their lives. Each Session will have one leader and one child. Since each child is unique, there are different methods used in our Sessions like caring for animals, helping children express their emotions and creativity, and building trust and confidence in the presence of horses. The Ranch offers Sessions free of charge. GOYR relies on donations from individuals, families, communities and foundations to fund our programs that benefit children and families who need hope!

A real life example from our session program:

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You also might want to consider Benjamin Moore’s Smokey Taupe from their Classic Color Collection or Annapolis Gray from their Historical Colors Collection. And don’t forget Behr Paints, who carry a large selection of Taupes including Studio Taupe, one of our all time favorites.

Ranging from beiges to grays to browns with undertones of red, purple and green, taupe has always been one of those hard to describe colors, yet it remains a good standby, one of the most chosen neutrals.

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bereavement following suicide. Your life, as you have known it, is forever changed and you may find yourself in an unexpected struggle, first just to survive and then to move forward.

In the aftermath, survivors are left profoundly wounded and deeply distressed. Richard Lambert Foundation is here to help you create a foundation for hope, surviving and healing.

The workshop meets at 143 S 2nd Place, Brighton, CO 80601 and is open to all adults 18 and over and is free of charge.

To register for the workshop call or text Susan at 303-875-2347 or you may email info@richardlambertfoundation.org. For more information on grief support services visit www.richardlambertfoundation.org

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We think it’s a nice neutral color, good for both exterior and interior. It is a mid to dark tone and if you want a taupe but this one is not for you there are many other taupes from Sherwin Williams:

Mom’s car when he arrived at the ranch and ran over to me filled with excitement, ready to start his session. We entered the big pasture to say hello to each horse, but it seemed as though Mark already had his horse picked out; a horse that was three times his size. He walked up to the horse and said, “Hi Bear!” Mark’s heart was drawn to Bear as he felt a sense of protection and calmness from the stresses of life. After putting on Bear’s halter, and walking him to the arena, I noticed Bear understood his role in protecting Mark, as the 16 hands retired race horse was noticeably tripping over his own feet so he wouldn’t step on Mark’s feet. Bear’s soft and gentle pace let the boy know Mark was in charge. At one point during our session, I looked over and saw Bear lowering his neck so he could be close to Mark’s face, connecting with him as they walked together and shared in silence. God used this connection between Mark and Bear as a safe place for Mark to share his feelings about recently being diagnosed with a life-altering medical condition. As Mark rode high on Bear’s back, it helped him see above his circumstances below.

Circumstances of uncertainty that caused pain, fear and anger. His body found strength to sit tall and be in-sync with Bear’s body. One step together conquering their fears. Mark kept his eyes looking forward to his future rather than where he was in the moment. By the end of our Session, God’s presence and healing was ministering to both of our hearts. I could sense that God was speaking to Mark’s heart and giving him a promise found in Jeremiah 29:11For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

If you know of a child between the ages of 7-18 years old, who could benefit from our session program, please go to goyr.org and complete our online session request form. We accept requests from parent(s) and/or a legal guardian.

Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch 8098 County Road 14 (Eastern edge of Frederick), Ft. Lupton, Co 80621 303-588-7780, programs@goyr.org

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

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If you’re unfamiliar with the Empty Bowls story, it began 25 years ago when a Michigan high school art teacher and his students were searching for a way to raise funds to support a food drive. What evolved was a class project to create ceramic bowls for a fundraising meal.

Guests were served a simple meal of soup and bread, and invited to keep the bowl as a reminder of hunger in the world. The event has been held throughout the world and raised millions of dollars to combat hunger.

Carbon Valley Help Center’s Empty Bowls Project

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

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There are many ways that you can help to make this community event a success.

Supporting an event like this gains you local and regional visibility, and also shows your support of our mission. Please consider helping us in the numerous ways listed below.

• Sponsorship - No donation is too small, whether you provide a cash donation or in-kind. Deadline: Oct. 16 http://tinyurl.com/ze77u4r • Host a Bowl Painting Party - This is a great team building for you! Schedule soon because they will book up. - http:// tinyurl.com/jacmbna • Donate to the Silent Auction - We’re always seeking great items to auction off! - http://tinyurl.com/jbjfc9m • Volunteer - We’re seeking volunteers to help at the event. Please email volunteer@carbonvalleyhelpcenter. org • Tickets - tickets will be on sale very soon!

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stablished in 2009, Mead High School is entering its eighth school year with 1,050 students compared to 230 in its inaugural year. Even in its young age, Mead is nipping at the heels of programs at older schools. The drive and passion for excellence is the force behind their success.

Leading the students on all future endeavors will be Rachael Ayers, the principal who was a coach and teacher for approximately 20 years beforehand. Yet another teacher turned administrator is Alain Valette. With 23 years teaching and four of them at Mead, Mr. Valette will be an important asset for the teachers and students throughout the years to come.

In addition to the two Mead veterans, there are three new faces on the team: Lisa Schwartz, Assistant Principal, comes from the Adams 14 School District with 10 years of teaching and coaching; Chad Eisentrager, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, comes from Frederick High School with 15 years of experience in high school athletics and education; and the new Dean of Students, Douglas Gordon, comes from Longmont and Windsor with 15 years in high school education and athletics. This new administrative team boasts a combined 75 years in teaching and around 40 in coaching.

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A fairly new and strong program contributing to Mead’s success is the Energy Academy. In the summer of 2015, a team of teachers and faculty, led by Alain Valette and Will Pratt, sat down to decide what the focus was going to be at Mead.

Due to thriving industries in Colorado and prominent issues within the nation, they decided on Energy. With teachers from

each core area, they designed the courses to be cross-curricular. Business and economics teachers help students become aware of the public’s role in power usage and how it affects prices and business and marketing and English students work in advertising departments with more knowledge and background in the energy industry.

Committee Meets At Newly Acquired Lake

Business teacher and Energy Academy team member Fred Wilson envisions projects that would involve students going on field trips to drill sites and businesses themselves to shadow adults in their desired field. Throughout the course of last year, the program received support from Colorado State University, and the University of Colorado, as well as help from a representative of Anadarko Petroleum.

A consistent factor to Mead’s success is the numerous programs serving in the community. Band students have competed in Canon City, Disneyland and at CU Band Day. FBLA students took first place while competing at the State Leadership Conference for their fundraiser model in the Community Service Chapter Event.

National Honor Society put on a impactful food drive with Mead Community Food Bank this summer. While the football team renovated the Highland Lake Church in Mead and spruced up the facilities at the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center.

The common theme around all of these programs is community. Whether it is volunteering in another country or across town, these involved students make academics, athletics and community service their priorities.

With a devoted administrative team, faculty and student body, Mead High School is bound for excellence this upcoming school year.

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n September 13th the Mead Open Space Committee met to tour and celebrate the newly acquired Highland Lake property at Weld County Road 5 and Weld County Road 36 in Mead.

The Town of Mead purchased this land in August for $630,000.

The property consists of the lake, a concession stand, multiple sheds and outbuildings, and a former home. From this purchase, the Town will be able to offer an exciting number of new events and activities.

Open Space Committee Chair, Linda Trahern states, “The Highland Lake area was the original town site for Mead, so with its purchase it now has come full circle. We are very thankful that the Jensen Family wanted the Town to take over its care and protection. Not only were we happy to do so, but excited about the opportunities it will provide for our community. Much work will be needed to bring it up to full accessibility and we are looking forward to hearing from our citizens their thoughts about both enhancing the area and recreational activities.”

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now, that’s on social media. We want to communicate in a way that feels relatable to them.”

Themed Snapchat geofilters will be distributed to 20 high schools across the state, with a focus on ones in high teen fatality counties. The campaign has already seen promising success; it boasts a 90% open rate, far above Snapchat’s average of 66%.

“We want to ensure teens are practicing seat belt safety now, and forever,” states Cole. “Buckling up is the single most effective way teens can protect themselves in a car crash. Through Snapchat, we’ve been able to communicate one-on-one with teens in a way they’re familiar with and drive home the importance of always wearing a seat belt.”

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens (NHTSA).

Wearing a seat belt reduces the chance of fatal injury by 45% in a crash. In addition, unbuckled drivers and passengers are 30 times more likely to be ejected from a vehicle during a crash and increase the risk of death and injury to others in the vehicle by 40%.

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Mead High School Athletics t has been an exciting start to the 2016ISchool.

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All of our teams have begun competition with many beginning Tri-Valley play in the coming days. Football has had an electric start against some very tough competition, softball has had a great start to the season against some very strong competition, volleyball is off to an amazing start again, the soccer program has grown in numbers considerably and are competing against some very tough competition and lastly the cross country team has has been showing great promise as the year season has progressed.

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Social media campaign reminds teens of the importance of buckling up n 2015, 16 Colorado teens died in motor vehicle crashes and were not wearing a seat belt. While wearing a seat belt is the single most effective way to survive a crash, unfortunately many teens fail to use them.

To encourage teens to buckle up every ride, every time, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is launching an interactive campaign on Snapchat, the social media platform favored by teens across the state.

This week CDOT rolled out targeted, one-on-one seat belt safety messaging using emojis and Snapchat art to reach teens. The campaign is reaching teens at the time of day when they are most likely to drive – en route to school, at lunch, after class – with messages to buckle up before they get behind the wheel. The campaign will run through Friday, September 23.

Over 300 Colorado high schools received posters with a Snapcode and prompt to add the account. The strategically placed posters built buzz for the campaign and generated over 1,400 followers of CDOT’s Snapchat account.

Counties with the most teen traffic deaths in 2015 were Weld: 5; Arapahoe: 3; Larimer: 3; Denver: 2; El Paso: 2 and Pueblo: 2 “Reaching teens with seat belt messages isn’t always easy,” states Sam Cole, Traffic Safety Communications Manager, CDOT. “Our goal is to reach teens where they are most often, and right

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Worldwide Travel Providing Destination Travel since 1984

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orldwide Travel INC, 156 First Street, Fort Lupton has been providing arrangements and scheduling details for individuals, families, businesses and groups since 1984. Eugene S. Reynolds of Fort Lupton owns the company and has entrusted Vicki Wamsley with daily operations since 1994.

If you’re wondering why one would use a travel agency with all the internet options available, consider the details involved with international travel to Russia, China, Europe and Cuba. Worldwide Travel handles the details involved with school or church group air reservations, corporate travel, wedding parties, golf tours, cruises, romantic getaways and more. Vicki recognizes the niche for knowledgeable

experienced travel professionals. She knows that travelers appreciate the value of a full-service travel agency.

Worldwide Travel INC’s staff has years of experience in the industry and will help design the perfect traveling experience.

Traveling does not need to be stressful.

Vicki and her team provide great value and dependable service.

Vicki is married and has grown children and grandsons. When she’s not working and interacting with her clients, Vicki enjoys spending time with her family and riding her motorcycle.

Worldwide Travel INC is open Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm and appointments are available. Contact information is 303.857.4869, worldwide80621@yahoo. com and worldwide80621.com.

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

Email info to townofmeadinfo@gmail.com

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A LETTER FROM MAYOR GARY SHIELDS Friday Night Football!

I want to thank everyone who participated in and/or attended the Mead Community Day/ Sugarbeet Festival combined event. As I am sure you will see in this publication and have probably heard from your friends and neighbors, this event was a huge success. With projections of more than 1,200 in attendance and successful fund raising efforts for the Mead Rotary Club, Mead Community Foundation and the Mead Food Bank, it would be easy to stop there and call it a

successful day. However, I believe that the true measure of success for the event was seeing the Town and our Rural community come together as a whole.

Speaking of a community coming together and having success. I would like to remind everyone of the opportunity to come out to the Mead High School Football games on Friday nights. These young men and the coaching staff have come a long way in a very short time and it is a pleasure to watch them play football. It is also exciting to be in the crowd and to feel the support of the students, parents and community for their team. This year’s varsity team has had many successes already this year as they are

3-1 at the time of writing this article. The recent win over Longmont on September 23rd has solidified Mead as a team to be reckoned with and not to be taken lightly. Future home games are on September 30th, October 14th and October 28th (Homecoming). I look forward to seeing you there.

As always, if you have any questions, concerns or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me by calling the Town Hall @ 970535-4477 Best Regards, Gary Shields Mayor, Town of Mead

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ina James with RE/MAX Realty is co-sponsoring a Shred It truck with Colorado East Bank at 10 am.

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

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very business receives a free listing in the 2017 i25 Corridor Communities magazine. Email your business info today. Email your: Business Name, Owner Name, Address, Phone, Website, Email, AND type of business i.e. manufacturing, medical, salon/spa, etc. to townofmeadnews@gmail.com.

This is for all types of businesses: home, online, large or small, chamber member or not…ALL means ALL. This publication mails to 30,000 households and business including ALL of Mead, Carbon Valley, Erie, Anthem and along the i25 Corridor. Acquire new clients simply by listing your business for free. We do not sell or share our lists.

Production is underway so send your info now…It’s FREE! For more information about the publication call 303.775.5901.

Our baby girl that we adore is growing up and turning four.

We love to see her learn and soar we love to watch our girl explore.

Her beauty soaks through every pore we love her to our very core.

And we can’t wait to see what’s more.

Happy 4th Birthday Emma!

All our love

~ Mommy, Daddy, and Sadie

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Centerpoint Church e are a life giving community united COMPASSION FOR HIS PEOPLE Beginning W in one hope and purpose: to keep Mark 6:34 - “When Jesus landed and saw a Jesus at the center of everything we say large crowd, he had compassion on them, Sewing Class and do, and everything we do takes place because they were like sheep without a in the framework of building relationships.

We use these five values as a foundation for everything we do:

PASSION FOR GOD Matthew 22:37 - “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”

VISION FOR THE GENERATIONS Acts 2:17 - “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.”

GENEROSITY FOR ALL Luke 6:38 - “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, press down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.”

HONOR FOR EACH OTHER Isaiah 58: 9-12 - “Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. If you do away with the yolk of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noon day. The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.”

Mondays: Time: Cost: Location:

October 3, 10, 17, 24 3:45p.m.-4:45p.m. $25.00/person Mead Town Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room Open to kids ages 10 and older For children ages 12 and older parent is required to attend the first class For children ages 10 & 11 parent must attend all classes w/child.

• Must have 5 enrolled by October 1.

• Class is capped at 8 participants.

• Class will be taught by Caroline Reipler of Western Borders.

• Bring your own sewing machine.

• Questions contact Janet Torres 970-5354477 or janettorres@townofmead.org.

• Registration forms can be found at www.townofmead.org.

Intermediate Sewing Class Fridays: Times: Cost: Location:

October 28, November 4, 11, 18 3:45p.m.-4:45 p.m. $25/person Mead Town Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room Open to kids ages 10 and older For children ages 12 and older parent is required to attend the first class For children ages 10 & 11 parent must come and attend all classes w/child.

• Beginning Sewing is a requirement to participate in this class.

• Must have 5 enrolled by October 25.

• Class is capped at 8 participants.

• Class will be taught by Caroline Reipler of Western Borders.

• Bring your own sewing machine.

• Questions contact Janet Torres 970-5354477 or janettorres@townofmead.org.

• Registration forms can be found at www.townofmead.org.

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Working Together Brings Success a collaborative partnership This event helps the community in Tof hrough of the Town of Mead, the Rotary Club many ways long after the fireworks are Mead and Mead Area Community over. It brings together the community Foundation the 2016 Mead Community Day & Sugarbeet Festival held on September 10th was a great success! Over 1,200 attendees enjoyed local vendors, free kid’s activities, tractor pulls, a live auction, beer garden, parade, and a concert ending with a grand fireworks show. With an incredible list of things to do during the event, a record number of attendees, and a great amount of fundraising for community needs, this event wasn’t one to be missed!

and helps to build strong relationships between neighbors, business owners and local organizations. But the real success of this event is the focus on fundraising for community needs. One piece of this was the Annual BBQ Dinner hosted by Mountain View Fire Rescue, the Town of Mead, United Power and Boulder Scientific Company. This dinner raised over $1,000 for the Mead Community Food Bank Christmas Basket program. Also between the beer garden, raffle, and live auction the

Rotary Club of Mead raised over $5,500. All funds raised from these events will be used for local projects to improve and enhance Mead and the greater Mead community.

The Town of Mead, the Rotary Club of Mead and Mead Area Community Foundation would like to thank all attendees and vendors. The organizations would also like to thank the dedicated sponsors of this event. This event had more than 25 sponsors contributing over $22,000.

To see more pictures of the successful event please visit the Town of Mead’s Facebook page.

Photos courtesy of Dean Hendrickson

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

Chamber Office Hours:

Board of Directors

The Chamber Office is open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm.

Chris Combs | Ross Blackmer | Angie Sanders | Malyka Korgan | Don Haddad | Lisa Hoxie | Shelly Jackson | Shelley McLeod | Erik Sandstrom

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

Tiny Tykes Childcare & Preschool

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ello, I am John Jaquish; owner and Director of Tiny Tykes. I consider myself a Colorado native, seeing that I have lived in this beautiful State since the age of four. I was raised and went to school in Nederland. From Nederland I went on to be a three sport athlete at Western State College (Football, Wrestling and Rugby). At WSC I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree in K-12 education.

After college I jumped into the work force instead of completing my student teaching. One of the owners of a business for which I was providing nighttime security, also owned two large Child Care Centers in Boulder, CO. She was short staffed and, knowing my education background, asked if I would help out for a few weeks. A few weeks turned into a few years and, ultimately, a new Early Childhood Education Degree. I fell in love with teaching and playing with the little ones.

This experience gave birth to my dream to build and own a Child Care Center. I wanted to be able to pursue my passion, along with having a place where I could provide a safe, fun and educational experience for my children and yours.

Tiny Tykes opened on March 1, 2014 and has been a dream come true!

Both of our Teachers, Ms. Charlotte Martinez and Ms. Shelly O’Bryant live locally here in Firestone and have been essential in helping create the curriculum and provide a nurturing and loving environment for some very adorable children here in our community.

Tiny Tykes is a business, but to my wife Jen and I, this is our extended family.

I love that my career can be a starting point for young minds to begin their educational journey with a strong sense of their self worth as they know that they are loved and cherished at Tiny Tykes. We encourage big imaginations and strive to bring out the unique characteristics that shine so bright when the kids are playing and learning!

Tiny Tykes is open Monday thru Friday 7:30AM - 5:30PM; extended care hours are available upon request for an additional fee. Our website is tinytykesco. com, please check it out for more details, pictures and parent Testimonials. Email us at tinytykes.john@gmail.com, or call us at 970.305.7281. We would love for you to schedule a walk through to see our facility. We are located at 9350 Weld Country Road 13 (Colorado Blvd) Firestone, CO 80504 and we serve a variety of towns along the Front Range.

Attn: All Chamber of Commerce Members The Chamber is partnering with Martindale Media Group to provide you with an exclusive 50% discount on CVCR advertising, when you purchase a regular priced ad in the upcoming 2017 I-25 Corridor Communities Magazine.

Magazine ad reservations are being taken now. Call 303.775.5901 or email carbonvalleyads@gmail.com for details.

As a Chamber member, your firm will be listed twice. Logo listing upgrades are also available. View the 2016 I-25 Corridor Communities Magazine at www.i25corridor.com.

Julia K. Davis, Executive Director

Mr. Todd’s Barber Shop 218 5th Street • Frederick 303.434.1880 Mon- Fri 8a-5p 

Wednesday 10a-7p 

Aidan Grapengeter (Barber) Saturday - 8 am to 6 pm Sunday - 8 am to 6 pm Discounts for Seniors & Emergency Personnel

Chamber and Community Events: October 6, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank & Trust Conference Room

November 10, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course

October 6, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Business After Hours @UC Health-Carbon Valley Health Center in Firestone

November 11, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

– CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Jen KaytonEdward Jones Office in Firestone

October 12, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting @ Centennial Bank & Trust in Thornton

November 16, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @ Valley Bank & Trust in Dacono

October 13, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick October 13, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course October 14, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Jen KaytonEdward Jones Office in Firestone October 19, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @ Valley Bank & Trust in Dacono October 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Frederick

November 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Frederick November 17, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone November 18, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Office Conference Room

Community Events October 10, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall

October 20, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone

October 11, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall

October 21, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Office Conference Room

October 11, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick

November 3, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank & Trust Conference Room

October 12, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone

November 3, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Business After Hours @Stevinson Lexus in Frederick

October 12, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall

November 10, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick

October 15, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ Prairie Greens in Frederick

October 22, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Carbon Valley Wine Festival @ Wild Cider in Firestone October 24, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall October 25, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall October 26, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall October 28, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Halloween Safe Night @ Firestone Regional Sports Complex in Firestone November 8, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall November 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick November 9, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone November 9, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall November 14, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall November 19, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ Prairie Greens in Frederick November 22, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall November 23, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall November 28, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall

New Members Gibs Performance Horse Ranch Kim Swaney Fort Lupton, CO www.gibsperfoirmancehorsebarn.com Grip Step LLC, Wallace Tryon Firestone, CO http://www.gripstepllc.com Pete Ditmon Insurance Pete Ditmon Frederick, CO www.contcollections.com Power Points LLC, Greg Sink Littleton, CO www.powerpointsexteriors.com Sheila Broderick Photography Sheila Broderick Frederick, CO www.sheilabroderickphotography.com Sonic Drive-In, Scott Beard Ft. Collins, CO 970-690-6267 Walter Realty, Lori Walter Frederick, CO www.TeamWalterRealty.com

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EDUCATION TTER S A M

FHS Senior Riley Juenemann Wins Prestigious Awards

Trunk or Treat 2016:

iley Juenemann, of Firestone, was one of only 70 students worldwide selected to participate in the 2016 Four Star Leadership program, which was held July 9-15 in Hobart, Oklahoma.

Program curriculum was designed around the four core principles that led Gen. Tommy Franks through his 38-year military career: character, common vision, communication and caring. Attendees were challenged with practical leadership and ethical scenarios and then asked to address them individually in a persuasive speech and writing competition as well as collaboratively in an Ethics Bowl competition. Riley, a senior at Frederick High School, had the opportunity to meet and engage with national and international leaders, including politicians, dignitaries and star athletes while at the program.

Twelve students earned scholarships by demonstrating an understanding of leadership principles and outstanding

IFE Fellowship of Frederick is pleased to host “Trunk or Treat 2016” at Crist Park in Frederick on October 31st. What is “Trunk or Treat”? 5 years ago it was several families from our church decorating their vehicles with different themes lining up in our church parking lot. This allows children of all ages the opportunity to maximize candy collection potential in the shortest amount of travel time!

Now “Trunk or Treat” takes up the entire west side of the park, with families from our church and community bringing hilariously decorated vehicles for the kids to Trick or Treat at. In addition to the candy collection opportunities there will be free Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate, 3 inflatables, and a number of games for people to participate in. Please bring the whole family out for what is sure to be a fantastic time. The event is open to the public from 5:30 until 7:00 PM. For more information please visit LifeFrederick.org

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presentations. Riley, a senior at Frederick High School, was awarded the First place Four Star Leader Scholarship due to her demonstrated leadership abilities and exceptional character.

Riley also recently earned an AP Scholar with Distinction award. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. The AP® Scholar Awards recognize high school students who have demonstrated exemplary college-level achievement on AP Exams. AP Scholar with distinction is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

General Tommy Franks with award winner, Riley Juenemann

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layers, coaches and parents represented FHS Boy’s Basketball by volunteering for the B-Strong Bike Race sponsored by NBA Coach George Karl which raised thousands of dollars for cancer research. The event was on Saturday August 13th and the race end was at Celestial Seasonings in Boulder. The volunteers directed traffic, cheered the racers on to the finish line, handed towels to the racers as they finished, emptied trash bins and broke down the event site after the event. It was an enriching experience and a teaming win for the FHS crew!

Photo (left to right): Cobe Quinlan, Joe Cartelli, Nick Formby, Jake Green, Kyle Lahr, George Karl, Enoch Miller, Rick Lahr, Nate Washington and Sean Quinlan.

Elementary Spirit Nights at FHS

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rederick High School was excited to welcome the local elementary schools to the FHS Varsity Football Games!

Prairie Ridge Elementary Night was on September 2nd, Legacy Elementary Night on September 14th and Thunder Valley K-8 on October 7th. The elementary schools had a Spirit Day with all the kids decked out in Warrior Blue and Gold. The Class with the greatest participation won free tickets to the football game. Families and Staff from all the schools were treated to a

reduced cost ticket into the game, reserved seating and the students were able to join the spirit line to welcome the Warriors as they entered the field. Here’s to our future FHS Warriors!

Photo Below: Students from Prairie Ridge Elementary Ms Doughty’s Class won their Warrior Spirit Contest.

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Faith-Centered Community Garage Sale – October 8

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here is a faith-centered community garage sale October 8, 7am-2pm at 10652 County Road 15, Firestone. Donations for the sale are being accepted through October 7. To donate items or volunteer for this event, please contact Marla Truitt at 303.250.4594.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the women’s ministry at Life in Balance. For more information on the ministry, visit lifeinbalanceforwomen.com.

the musical, Beauty and the Beast on November 3, 4,5 and 10, 11. All performances will be at 7pm in the FHS auditorium. Prior to each performance we will have some fun activities, such as carriage rides, a princess makeover session for girls, a rootin-tootin party with Gaston for boys, and a Be Our Guest tea with Belle! Check this

website: tinyurl.com/FHSPAD for details on each event. Also, before each performance we will have fun souvenirs for purchase, such as tiaras and tea cups! Tickets go on sale beginning October 1st, and we are expecting to sell out fast! Get your tickets before they are sold out!

Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for children 10 and under. For questions, email Jill Ripa at ripa_jill@svvsd.org.

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Catching Butterflies Preschool LLC

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atching Butterflies Preschool is celebrating their year anniversary! We are welcoming new students ages two and a half to 5 years old and their families to join us this school year!

We are a state licensed education based in home preschool program. We take pride in our small class sizes and only accept 6 students per class. Our preschool sessions are an unheard of 4 and a half hours of instruction! Our teacher has her Bachelors in education from the University of Northern Colorado and has been teaching for over 9 years. Catching Butterflies Preschool has a themed curriculum that teaches, colors, numbers, letters and sounds, shapes, socialization, early literacy, and so much more! We focus on the whole child and their development to prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond. Your child will not only receive one on one time with their teacher but also build their socialization skills in a larger group setting as we pair with other local preschool for our enrichment classes in Music and Movement, Stretch-N-Grow, Kids Cooking and monthly themed field trips. Our preschool day is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with wrap-around care offered from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We provide a healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack each day. Catching Butterflies Preschool is conveniently located close to I-25 and Hwy 119 just outside of Firestone. We hope that your family would like to join us as we sing, dance, play, create, and learn each day.

• Check out what we have been learning on our Catching Butterflies Preschool facebook page https://m. facebook.com/Catching-ButterfliesPreschool-LLC-545846508897028/ •Please visit our website catchingbutterfliespreschool.webs.com • Call Miss Josie at 970-301-0942 to set up a tour and visit Catching Butterflies Preschool.

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his month, Carbon Valley Academy is continuing to highlight the extraordinarily talented teachers that we are so fortunate to have working with our students. This month we’d like to introduce you to our Specials Mi Team, Ed McCray, P.E., Daniel Medina, music, Angela Iafrate, Spanish, Kyle Valkema, Technology and Alicia Deselms, Art. They bring fresh, vibrant ideas and strategies that complement the way kids learn today.

This is yet another team who believes that hard work and dedication produce great results. They are a ‘kids first’ team and it shows in everything they do. We invite you to tour our school and stop by their classrooms to see first-hand all the learning that is happening at CVA!!

Ed McCray—Physical Education

Mr. McCray is increasingly grateful that his journey has led me to this extraordinary learning community here at Carbon Valley, of which he is honored to be a part of, and thrilled for the opportunity to get to work in creating a Physical Education program that is alive with a zest for fitness, thinking and life.

Here are some things to know about Mr. McCray and his travels. He and his wife moved to Colorado almost twelve years ago from Seattle so his wife could take a choral music position at CU Boulder (she has since left that fine institution to return to her roots and teach middle school at Trail Ridge). Mr. McCray then took the occasion to return to school and get his teacher’s license (to go along with a Bachelors in English Literature from the University of Washington). He is now beginning his ninth year at this most venerable of institutions and is especially excited to be embarking upon his new P.E. adventure. Besides working with children, Mr. McCray’s passions include being a dad (his daughter Graciela is eight and will be attending Third Grade here), writing (children’s stories and poetry), painting, running (his seventh marathon is coming up in the Fall) and digging around in their backyard.

On a final note, Mr. McCray is a great believer that the boundaries of the learning community we create in our classrooms and gyms extend well-beyond our walls and into your homes and even the greater world around us. So, he will

be communicating often, and encourage you to contact me with any questions, concerns and healthy cooking recipes.

Daniel Medina—Music

Mr. Medina grew up in Houston, TX, and first went to school at Baylor University for his bachelors in music education and then to Southern Methodist University for his masters in music performance. This will be his first year at Carbon Valley and first year teaching in Colorado, and he is very excited to share this new experience with all the kids and staff! Mr. Medina loves teaching and playing music whenever he can; you can catch him regularly in the percussion section of the Lakewood, Arapaho, and Boulder Symphony.

Mr. Medina lives in Boulder with his wife, Chelsea, who attends CU, and loves staying active outdoors with their two shiba inus.

Angela Iafrate—Spanish

Mrs. Iafrate is from Bogota, Colombia where she graduated with a degree in Speech Language Pathology.

In 2007, she went to Washington DC to study English. While she was studying, she started doing Spanish tutoring in DC area. Also, she worked as a Spanish Substitute, summer camp instructor and in the after school program at Washington International School. In 2014, Mrs. Iafrate came to Colorado and worked as Spanish teacher at Mountain Vista Community School teaching K -8. She is really excited to be part of this awesome school and staff.

Mrs. Iafrate came to Colorado because her husband got a job in Lafayette. They live in Bloomfield and are happy of what the city offers. The family loves to exercise, cook, and watch Colombian Soap operas.

Kyle Valkema— Technology

Mr. Valkema is originally from Freeport, Illinois (Go Pretzels). He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Education in 2007 from Coe College in

Cedar Rapids, IA. After graduation, he moved to Fort Collins and was employed as a Software Trainer that supported Infinite Campus. In 2008, Mr. Valkema accepted a position in Estes Park as the Middle School Technology Teacher. During his time in Estes Park, Mr. Valkema coached both boys/girls basketball and track as well as help sponsor several other school organizations and clubs. In 2013, Mr. Valkema graduated from Colorado State University with his Masters of Education: Human Resource Studies- Organizational Performance and Change. After receiving his master’s degree, Mr. Valkema moved to Chicago, IL where he was employed as an Online Academic Advisor for Colorado Technical University and also worked for the Noble Network of Charter Schools.

In July of 2016 Mr. Valkema got married to his best friend Tiffany who also works in public education in Denver. In his free time, Mr. Valkema likes hiking in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains and is also a huge Chicago Sports fan.

Alica Deselms—Art

Mrs. Deselms (Mrs. D.) is from Los Angeles California where she graduated from Woodbury University with a BFA in Interior Architecture and a Masters in Art education from the University of Phoenix. Mrs. D. has worked over a decade in everything from Kinder to twelfth grade in various capacities.

She competed her student teaching at Northridge Academy High School and is very excited to be joining the Carbon Valley Academy family this 2016/2017 year.

Mrs. D. has a passion for art and design and enjoys creating mixed media art in her spare time. She feels fortunate to be sharing her passion for her discipline with her students and gain new perspectives from her classes.

Mrs. D. is married and has three children; Gavin (8), Morgan (3), and Tyrion (8 months). As a family, they enjoy taking long drives to new places, going to the park, and enjoying a good movie!

Interactive Boards Engaging Students at Imagine Charter School

Frederick Awarded DOLA Grant for Tipple Pkwy

tudents at Imagine Charter School in Firestone are benefiting from interactive boards gained with funds raised at Imagine’s silent auction gala last March.

“We are so fortunate to have such supportive families, hardworking staff, and incredible community partners that came together to support Imagine Charter School during our silent auction gala,” said Logic Academy (grades 5-8) Principal Nancy Box. “Because of these key players, we were able to raise enough money to secure Sharp Aquos Boards that are already having a huge impact in our Logic Academy classrooms.”

Sharp Aquos Boards are interactive and engaging. Teachers at Imagine have reported that students are enjoying having these new resources in their classrooms.

“Engagement isn’t an issue because every student can’t wait to use the board,” said fifth grade science and math teacher Eric White.

Humanities teacher, Kelsey Evers, agrees. “Kids are more engaged. They all want to help with the board, or respond to questions if it means they get to have some board time.”

Although teachers have only had access to the new interactive boards for a few weeks, they are already incorporating them into their daily lessons and units. Teachers use them to allow movement breaks, to present videos, to demonstrate pictures of the content, to create opportunities for students to solve

Grant will widen and pave roadway and construct 100-year-flood box culvert

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problems and display their answers, to build an interactive teaching station, to enhance current event studies, for tracking of hurricanes and other weather patterns, for research projects, and to go on virtual field trips. These are just the tip of the iceberg and teachers are excited to refine how these new tools can impact students.

In addition to the engagement that the new interactive boards provide, teachers report that there are other incredible benefits.

“With the interactive board, I have the ability to store notes that have been taken on the board and send them to students who are absent, or to simply go back to yesterday’s learning without it being erased,” said Mrs. Evers.

“It allows me to have important items for each day’s lesson ready to go in one central place,” said science and math teacher Lori Farquhar.

Eric White reports that, “All the endless information on the internet is just a click away.”

Both students and teachers alike are excited about the continued use of these new interactive boards in their learning and teaching.

As a state that supports school of choice, your students can take advantage of this new tool by joining Imagine Charter School. For more information about Imagine Charter School please call 303-772-3711 or email deena.kicera@ imagineschools.org.

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he Town of Frederick is excited to announce receiving a grant for $1.43 million from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) to construct improvements to Tipple Pkwy (CR 16). This arterial road will be widened and paved from Silver Birch Blvd (CR 11) to the East I-25 Frontage Road and will get a new multi-cell box culvert to upgrade drainage to the current 100-year capacity code standard. The Town will provide a 50% match for the $2.86 million project.

The DOLA grant will cover much needed improvements from Silver Birch Blvd (CR 11) to the East 1-25 Frontage Road including widening the road to one through traffic lane in each direction and a continuous turn lane, and also paving the current gravel portion. In 2013, the flooding overtopped this section of the roadway, causing parts of this road to be washed out. This grant will also upgrade the corrugated metal pipe to current 100-year capacity code standard with a multi-cell box culvert for improved safety and property protection. The grant was given through EIAF as the road provides critical east/west connectivity between

the East I-25 Frontage Road and Colorado Boulevard and therefore is heavily utilized by energy and emergency vehicles.

Economic development impact is another reason this project was approved for DOLA EIAF funding.

“The reality that this application also had a component of economic development that would create over 150 primary jobs in the area certainly contributed to the EIAF Advisory Committee’s recommendation to DOLA’s Executive Director, Irv Halter to award this grant to the Town of Frederick,” said Don Sandoval, DOLA Regional manager.

“The State knows how important this primary employer is for our region and is showing their support in a way that helps our entire community by improving this roadway,” said Mayor Tony Carey. “This example of regional cooperation enables us to move the Frederick community forward in a significant way, and we’d like to thank all of the parties involved for making this project a reality.”

The project will be bid out in February with construction planned for the spring and summer. This project will be completed in the 2017 construction season.

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Trunk Or Treat In Fort Lupton

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e are back! This year, Destiny Church in Fort Lupton is back offering a safe and fun opportunity for Trick or Treaters on Halloween Night. You may not find ghost and goblins, but you will find trunks decorated up fun for the kiddos! Some of them will have carnival games at them and other surprises may await. There will also be a bounce house (please take note that painted faces cannot use bounce house as the makeup transfers). The event is from 6-7:30PM on Monday, October 31st. There will also be a fun gift for the first 300 kids.

Destiny Church is a vibrant community oriented church in the heart of Fort Lupton located behind the Middle School and High School at 307 S Fulton Ave. Just 2

blocks of Highway 52. They offer children’s ministries on Sunday morning at 10AM and Wednesday nights at 7PM, as well as a youth group on Wednesdays. Their services are at 10AM Sundays – dress is casual. All are welcome. For more information go to www.yourdestinychurch.org

Send birthday wish & high resolution photo to the CVCR. Make sure file name is the name of the person with the birthday. We’ll print it free of charge. Submit to carbonvalley@gmail.com and put “CVCRbirthday” in the subject line, as close to the 15th of each month as possible. It’s that simple & it’s FREE!

Firestone Art & Music Show Reception Set for Oct. 8 Reception To Feature Music, Free Children’s Crafts, Live Art Demonstrations

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Happy 5th Birthday, Hans Vander Klink!!

We adore our baby bear!

Love, Mommy, Daddy and Koen Lee!

Happy 6th Birthday Shayaan. We love you a lot, you are our life. You are a genius , your talent and creativity make us proud. You are the most wonderful gift from The God. Love: Mommy, Baba and Naana

October 15th Happy 2nd birthday, RYLEY JOSEPH ROJAS. You are so much fun. Happy Happy Birthday lil monkey!

Love you monkey butt, Gma Tish, Papa Kevin, Uncle Rick, Stephanie, Christopher, (mom n dad) and a big hug from big brother DEVON.

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

Ages 6wks – 12yrs (303)833-9001—L

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

he Firestone Cultural Committee is excited to partner once again with the Carbon Valley Regional Library to host the Firestone Art & Music Show in October 2016. The show will highlight more than 30 Carbon Valley artists with artwork on display throughout October. A reception is set for Oct. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone.

The Firestone Art and Music Show will feature artists from Firestone, Frederick, Dacono and Mead. The reception will offer an opportunity for artists to visit with guests and learn more about their artwork.

In addition, eight artists will be providing live demonstrations setup throughout the library to allow guests the opportunity to see the work involved in creating various art forms including yarn spinning, painting and drawing. Children’s activities will allow kids to paint crafts to take home courtesy of The Home Depot in Firestone, while attendees are welcome to take part in a community art project which will include large coloring murals.

Live music throughout the afternoon will include musicians Maya Bennet, Ash Ganley and the Garibaldi Saxophone Quartet set up in the fireplace area, while the Firestone Cultural Committee will offer refreshments.

Most of the artwork is listed for sale.

Space in current full for the show, but artists are welcome to get on the waitlist by emailing kritter@firestoneco.gov. For more information, visit www.FirestoneCO. gov /FirestoneArtMusicShow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Imaginations at Work Firestone Little Wonders Daycare Wyndham Hill Ages 3yrs – 5yrs All Ages (303)833-6745—L (303)774-0874—L Just Like Home Childcare Lion’s Den Frederick/Savannah sub.

Legacy Elementary Ages Birth – 12yrs School Ages (K - 5th grade) (303)827-8792—L (720)652-8169 Kim Sanger’s Family Child Many Blessings Child Care Care, Erie Center Ages 8mo – 12 yrs Ages 1yr-12yrs (303)828-4620—L (303)857-2359—L Little Critters Firestone (303)817-7139—L

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

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

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Proverbs 3:5-8, NLT Shooting Stars Daycare Summit View Estates-Fred Ages 1yrs – 5yrs (303)514-9487—L

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Real E$tate Re$ource$ Important Reasons to Sell Your Home This Fall

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chool is back in session and the holidays are right around the corner.

You might think that this is not the best time to sell your house. But here are a few reasons why you should consider selling this Fall.

DEMAND IS STRONG - The Realtors’ Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout most of the country, including Northern Colorado.

2. THERE IS LESS COMPETITION NOW - In most markets, there aren’t enough homes for sale to give buyers real choice. Homeowners are seeing a return to positive equity as real estate values continue to increase, and new construction of single family homes is projected to reach historic levels by 2017.

This means additional inventory will be coming to market.

3.THE PROCESS WILL BE QUICKER - Fannie Mae anticipates that home sales will surpass the pace of 2007, which means

closing times for purchasing a home will lengthen because banks will be faced with increased mortgage requests.

4. THIS IS THE BEST TIME TO MOVE UP – If you want to move up to a more expensive home, you can lock in a 30-year housing expense with an interest rate of about 3.46% today. With rates projected to increase moderately over the next 12 months, even a small rate increase could cost more in down payments and mortgage payments.

So, rethink the old adage that homes don’t sell well in this season of the year. It may be the best time of all!

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delweiss Alpacas of Erie, CO is selling our farm and animals for health reasons. A ranch home of 2000 sf with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths sits in the center of the property with pastures surrounding the house. There are 2 barns with tack rooms, a Tuff shed, another building used for a store, and a canvas Shelter Logic structure for hay or storage. The home has a detached oversized 2 car garage with workshop and storage space. The property is well-suited for raising alpacas or other smaller livestock, such as sheep or goats, having been fenced into smaller pastures for rotation of grazing. It would also make a great horse property with removal of some fencing. We also have 17 alpacas for sale – 14 females and 3 males.

We’d sell as many of the alpacas with the farm as desired by the new owners. If you know of anyone interested in a small farm of 3.5 acres, please let us know. Contact us at 303-932-2816 if you have any questions.

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enni Lovins is proud to introduce Lovins Real Estate for your buying and selling needs in Northern Colorado. Jenni and her family live in Firestone where they love to live and play. Jenni grew up in Erie, but Carbon Valley has been home to her family for over eleven years. Jenni understands first-hand that buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life and she is committed to making it as painless and low stress as possible. Along with persistence, flexibility and knowledge of the Front Range housing market, Jenni is committed to providing a high level of service for each buyer and seller, supporting you through every step of the process. Call (303.579.7499) or email JenniLovinsRealtor@gmail.com to learn more about new homes in the area or for a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis to see just how much your home is worth.

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Brookfield Residential Funds Rescue Raft for Fire District

Community safety in FirestoneFrederick area is top priority for developer

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rookfield Residential of Colorado has donated funds earmarked for purchase of water rescue equipment including a rescue raft for the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, covering the new Barefoot Lakes community.

The Fire District received the $7,000 check from Brookfield to acquire an 18foot Oceanid RCD Water Rescue Craft plus all the necessary equipment, including ropes, rescue slings and two ice rescue body suits. When not in use or on display, the raft will be stored for easy deployment at Station 3, 6800 Tilbury Ave., Firestone, Colo., which is in the fire district’s northern response zone. Eventually, it will be stored at the new site for Station 4 in the northwest response zone.

“It takes more than just lumber, nails and great architecture to create a community,” said Rick Dengler,

president of Brookfield Residential; “and it is important to Brookfield Residential to know that we have made every reasonable effort to form Barefoot Lakes into the kind of place that people will want to raise a family, meet their neighbors and enjoy their favorite activities. We are happy to help the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District.”

Brookfield is the master developer for Barefoot Lakes, and Brookfield will also be one of three homebuilders to begin the first phase of the Firestone, Colo. community. The twin lakes just east of I-25 give the community a huge attraction for homebuyers who enjoy outdoor and waterrelated activities. The newly purchased equipment will be especially valuable in preventing thin-ice catastrophes during the winter.

“We greatly appreciate Brookfield Residential’s donation to our inventory of life-saving equipment,” said Fire Chief Theodore Poszywak. “This additional equipment will expand our water rescue capabilities into this new community as

well as the surrounding areas. This type of community partnership is an example of our common focus on service and our commitment to enhance the quality of life and safety to our community.”

Photo below: Brookfield Residential of Colorado President Rick Dengler, light blue shirt, talks to fire district board members.

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Body + Soul Wellbeing Food for the Soul: No Condemnation!

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ust a believer in Jesus Christ spend his whole life on earth frustrated by ongoing defeats to indwelling sin? That’s the question I will seek to answer in these paragraphs today. No one can fully appreciate the meaning of victory until he knows the nature of the opposition and the kind of struggle involved. The Apostle Paul does an excellent job of that in Romans’ first seven chapters as he tells us what mankind is up against as we deal with the sin our forefather Adam fell into, and that which we inherited from him. Sin is a BIG problem, and its guaranteed wages is death.

Men have for centuries labored to get the better of their lower nature, but until God sent His only begotten Son to earth to heal the problem- nobody could lick the disease called sin. So is there any hope for us mere mortals? Yes indeed there is.

“With the arrival of Jesus the Messiah, that fateful dilemma is resolved. Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. A new power is in operation.” (Romans 8:1 from The Message) “There is no doom now for those in Christ Jesus.” (Moffitt translation) Or my favorite, the NASB, puts it this way: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

So what does it really mean to be IN Christ Jesus? It isn’t about church attendance or Bible memorization or being in a Christian family, though those are all good things. Being IN Christ means that you have done business with God on His terms. It means you recognize you are a sinner and are separated from a holy God. You understand that God loves you enough to have sent His Son to die for your sins, and you repent of them (turn your back on them) and trust in Him to deliver you into His kingdom. It’s the same for an old man or child- you have to bow your heart to Jesus. Surrender ownership of your life to the Savior and Redeemer. The issue is yielding your life to the Lord so He can forgive your sins and take you into His family.

The condemnation in verse 1 of Romans 8 refers to a verdict of guilty and the penalty that verdict demands.

No sin a believer can commit- past, present, or future- can be held against him, since the penalty was paid by Christ and righteousness was imputed to the believer. And no sin will ever reverse this

divine legal decision. In other words, we can experience eternal security once we are IN Christ Jesus. The real key is the new relationship with God we have once we yield to Him sincerely in prayer.

But some will say, “Can’t you just make a profession of faith and then do whatever you want to, since God won’t hold anything against you once you are in the family?” Do you who ask such a question know who you are dealing with? The Lord of the universe, the Holy One of Israel, is not fooled by false professions. He sees our hearts and knows our thoughts before we think them, so trying to “get by” with our Creator is stupid. The victory for genuine born-again Christians is by knowing and acting on our position of grace in Christ, and thus experiencing its power.

It’s not that Christians don’t ever do anything worthy of condemnation. We still have a propensity to sin, but we have been placed beyond the reach of condemnation, and will NEVER be condemned. In Christ, we are safe and secure from all alarm.

From the moment of our new birth until we are seeing Jesus face to face in Heaven, our character is being transformed day by day. Some have called it “being under construction” as God gets ahold of us more and more and we learn to ‘soak up’ His truth so we can combat the worlds’ lies. Sin may yet disturb us and sometimes vex us, but it cannot ruin us when we are IN Christ.

Griffith Thomas gives a nice summary of Chapter 8 of Romans when he says “This chapter begins with no condemnation and ends with no separation, while in between, there is no defeat.” Our God has sealed all of His children “with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory.” (Eph.1:13,14) Heaven is certain just so long as you are IN Christ, and not just in a seat at church. Jesus is the big deal, so be sure you do business with Him in order to get the free ride to Heaven most of us would like to take.

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Front Range Hospice & Palliative Care

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ront Range Hospice, a leading hospice in the Front Range, has changed its name to reflect the addition of Community Based Palliative Care. Front Range Hospice & Palliative Care has developed its program to bring comprehensive palliative care to the home environment.

Palliative Care is now common within hospital settings. Yet, waiting for an emergency room visit or a hospitalization to trigger discussions of goals of care can lead to unnecessary suffering. The Joint Commission, which is considered the Gold Standard in healthcare announced on July 1, 2016 that it was now offering a certification for Community Based Palliative Care. “Front Range Hospice & Palliative Care’s program was developed to meet the Joint Commission standard and we will be applying for that certification”, says Pam Ware, CEO and Founder of Front Range Hospice & Palliative Care.

Martha Twaddle, M.D. stated at a recent National Hospice and Palliative Care conference that “intervening earlier in the continuum of care for patients with chronic and advanced illnesses can significantly reduce the burden of illness, improve quality of life and prognosis

as well as reduce overall healthcare expenditures, while at the same time, aligning expense with meaningful care.”

After much research, Pam Ware came to the conclusion that a well-designed community based palliative care program was needed if the healthcare community in the Front Range was going to be able to reach the Triple Aim which is the goal of healthcare. The Triple Aim refers to improving the patient experience of care (including quality and satisfaction); improving the health of populations; and reducing the per capita cost of health care.

Under the guidance of a Hospice and Palliative Care certified physician, Dr. Mark Sanazaro, the Community Based Palliative Care program will provide nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, chaplains and volunteers to individuals with life threatening diseases. The goal is through symptom management, education, and counseling, individuals and their families in the program will learn how to Make Best Days Possible while living with a life threatening illness. For further information please call 303-9573101 or 970-776-8080 or email at info@ frhospice.com.

Find a doctor you can trust in a place you call home.

Jim pastors Abundant Life Church, meeting at 10:00 am Sundays at 4380 Highway 66, just .3 mile east of I25 on the south side. Come enjoy our Sundays- they are better than ice cream. Or see www.alcworshipwarriors.org

UCHealth boosts care options in northern Colorado New physician now caring for patients at new Carbon Valley Health Center in Firestone

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ith the addition of 14 new providers in August, UCHealth is offering patients more options for primary and specialty care throughout northern Colorado.

Among the new providers is Dr. Emily Hsu, who joined the team of providers at UCHealth Family Medicine at the new Carbon Valley Health Center, 11083 Colorado Blvd. in Firestone.

She is passionate a b o u t preventive health and sees family medicine as a tool to help guide people and families toward a healthy lifestyle.

“I believe life is a balance, and I am eager to serve and care for people of all ages, their families and the community with the utmost respect and compassion,” she said.

She is especially interested in children’s health, women’s health, mental health and wellness.

Hsu earned a medical degree from University of North Texas Health Science Center’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. She also completed a residency at Waco Family Medicine Residency Program in Texas.

She is now a part of UCHealth’s provider group, Colorado Health Medical Group, which is the fastest growing and most comprehensive multispecialty medical group in Colorado.

The new Carbon Valley Health Center officially opened Aug. 1. To schedule an appointment with Hsu or for more information about UCHealth Family Medicine at the center, call 303.833.8880.

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Healthy Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

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Letting Go & 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 which we 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 usually try to then escape through the skin . Constipation, emotional stagnation, acne, and accumulation of phlegm can result from a sluggish large intestine or lung.

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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 breath in, we accept what is necessary and favorable, and as we breath 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 stvrainvalleyacupuncture.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 AVFinfo.org.

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our health goals are unique to you, which is why you need a plan designed specifically for you to achieve optimal health.

The HealthPrint is a powerful tool that I use alongside my Time For Change Personal Training business, to harnesses the work of award-winning Shaklee doctors, scientists, and nutritionists to create healthy plans customized for you.

Answer a few questions and it will make recommendations that are personalized for your individual needs. It will also provide you with health insights and recommendations to help point you to a healthier life. You don’t have to be a personal training client of mine to take the HealthPrint quiz, anyone can take it.

HealthPrint caters to a variety of different goals. Rather than just looking at weight loss options and the best ones for your body, you are able to choose which areas of your life you want to improve on.

You may want to improve the function of your immune system,

reduce stress, or lower your cholesterol, just to name a few.

Here’s how it works. Take a few minutes to answer the 20 questions on the health assessment on my website www.HealthPrint. online. The quiz on that website will ask you about your current energy level, stress, sleep, mental alertness, hormonal changes, exercise, cleaning products, diet and the foods you consume, and restrictions. Once you enter your information, you’ll be given a variety of health tips, insights, and product recommendations based on your answers.

Once you establish a certain amount of information about yourself, you can start to work on setting some goals for your wellness. If you have questions, contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. I look forward to helping you with your health and wellness goals. Get your personal HealthPrint now by going to my website at www.HealthPrint.online.

If you need help getting started with a workout and nutrition program, contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and WFS at www.TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com or 303-828-2856 for details and questions.

The Heart of Jo Ann’s Kitchen Fall Into Easy Oven Stew

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here is nothing like the temperate, cooler days of fall. School, work, and darker evenings create even more reason to have a simple, hot, comforting meal that can feed the family without a lot of fuss. This recipe feeds 4-6 easily, and is wonderful the next day. Choose the oven method if you have an afternoon to pop it into the oven before picking up the kids, or choose the crockpot method if you will be gone all day.

Either way, you can’t miss with this foolproof recipe which takes 15-20 minutes to prep and requires fairly common pantry and refrigerator ingredients. Serve with a side of cornbread, biscuits or hearty French bread and your dinner will be a lip-smacking winner. From my mother’s kitchen, and as she did, always make it with love.

Ingredients: 2 lbs. organic or all natural beef stew meat (wonderful with bison or elk too!)

1 tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. black pepper or to taste 1/3 cup orange juice 3 Tbsp. Minute Brand tapioca 1 – 15 oz. can organic diced tomatoes ½ cup dry bread crumbs (not freshly made) ½ tsp. minced fresh garlic 3 onions, peeled and coarsely chopped 5-6 organic carrots, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup celery, sliced thinly (2-3 stalks) 1 cup organic frozen peas 4 scrubbed organic potatoes, cut into chunks 1 tsp. dried parsley Dash Worcestershire sauce (to taste) Water to cover all (cover all ingredients, plus 1-2 inches above) Instructions: Oven Method – Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place all ingredients in large Dutch oven and bake, covered, for 3 hours.

Crockpot Method – Place all ingredients in a 6-qt (or more) crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours. This method is best for game meat such as bison or elk.

Jo Ann Honey, along with her husband Richard, own Front Range Organic and All Natural Meats in Longmont. She is a self-professed “closet chef” with over 30 years of cooking for family and friends.

She has been published in Taste of Home magazines and cookbooks, was a Taste of Home Field Editor for 20 plus years, and has won a few cooking contests along the way. She strives for healthy, fresh, natural ingredients in her cooking while also supporting a busy lifestyle. She loves to offer advice on “tips and tricks” in the kitchen, as learned from her own mother and grandmother and countless cooking shows and cookbooks. Their business number is 720.204.6813.

At Salud Family Health Centers, we provide quality and affordable medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health care services to keep you and your family healthy.

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+ and most private insurance plans.

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For more clinics and information, visit www.saludclinic.org

(303)MYSALUD (697-2583) or (970) 484-0999 www.saludclinic.org Uninsured? Schedule a free Salud enrollment visit and apply for Medicaid today!

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Firestone Sets Ballot Question to Allow Residents to Vote on a New Public Safety Facility

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he Firestone Board of Trustees at a special meeting on Aug. 31, 2016, set the ballot language for a question on the Nov. 8 election ballot asking residents to vote on proposed financing for a public safety facility for the Firestone Police Department.

Discussions for a new police facility have been ongoing since 2002, but have escalated in recent months as the Board directed staff in March to move forward with a public safety facility comprehensive plan, which included facility planning, architecture and design, cost analysis, site selection and public education.

In June, the Board approved a contract with Roth Sheppard Architects to procure professional architecture services for programming, site selection, design and related services for a proposed new police

facility. Police Chief David Montgomery and Town staff have spent the last couple of months w orking with Roth Sheppard to confirm space and operational projections. The architectural firm is now working to finalize a draft building design.

SITE SELECTION At a Town Board meeting on Aug. 10, Roth Sheppard recommended and the Board selected Central Park as the site for the proposed facility.

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T h e T o w n ’ s financial advisor on the project, George K. Baum & Company, also provided an analysis of financing options at the Aug. 10 meeting.

At its Aug. 31 meeting, the Town Board determined to put before the voters a question proposing a sales and use tax increase to build, operate and maintain a new public safety facility, and provide public safety services.

The ballot question will allow voters to vote on proposed authorization of:

• An additional 0.6 percent sales and use tax for financing construction of the facility. This tax would sunset at a maximum term of 20 years.

• An additional 0.25 percent sales and use tax for operations and maintenance of the new facility, and provision of public safety service. This tax would be permanent.

• Debt authorization for borrowing of a maximum principal amount of $10,500,000 for construction and capital improvement costs.

ELECTION INFORMATION Further information regarding the election, together with a factual summary regarding the ballot proposal, will be posted online www.FirestoneCO.gov/election.

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Spine Surgeon Gerlach Adds Spine Specialist to Team at Front Range Orthopedics & Spine

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ront Range Orthopedics & Spine Center (FROC) is excited to announce the addition of orthopedic spine physician assistant to the group: Susan Hose, PA-C. FROC now has 17 providers.

“Dr. Gerlach is very well established as an orthopedic spine surgeon along the Front Range. To enhance the care he provides to his spine surgery patients, it made sense to bring on board a physician assistant that specializes exclusively in the care and disorders of the spine as we grow to meet the needs of our community,” commented Dave Demchuk, CEO of Front Range Orthopedics & Spine. “With the addition of this sub-specialist provider to our orthopedic spine surgical team, we continue in our legacy of providing exceptional care that we deliver to the Longmont community and the Colorado Front Range.”

Dr. Matthew R. Gerlach is a fellowshiptrained orthopedic spine surgeon, specializing in the surgical treatment of both adult and pediatric spinal disorders. Dr. Gerlach’s expertise uses the most advanced surgical techniques of the treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders. He’s also the team physician for Silver Creek High School athletics.

Dr. Gerlach and Ms. Hose hold clinic in Longmont and Lafayette. In the spring of 2017, FROC will finish building its new 32,000+ square foot facility on the southwest side of Longmont, providing even more enhanced care to residents.

About Front Range Orthopedics & Spine: For more than four decades, FROC has been Longmont’s and the Colorado Front Range’s leader in orthopedic care providing the community with the only high-quality, world-class specialty orthopedics surgical center in the area.

Ranked in the top 10% in Colorado for orthopedic services, FROC’s boardcertified surgeons have trained at some of the world’s leading orthopedic institutions, including Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Harvard, and Northwestern University.

FROC is dedicated to comprehensive care that empowers patients to keep their bodies in pace with their passions. We also understand that proper patient care may take more than one doctor, so our

ull spectrum elderly care services, focused on the individual’s needs, provided by Denise Coe, Executive Director. Clients benefit immensely from the 15 years of experience that Denise has. She offers tailored services to meet the needs of the special person in your life. Denise says, “My passion in life is to make a difference in our aging population by doing for them what they no longer can do for themselves.”

Her clients include seniors with loving, attentive families and seniors who are struggling without familial support.

She has established relationships with various professional communities throughout Boulder County. Denise Coe has earned the respect and trust

HALLOWEEN ZOMBIE SHOOT

October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29

focus is on helping the patient gain access to all doctors and services necessary for a safe and full recovery. In keeping with our pursuit of excellent, comprehensive health care, we are honored to serve as the orthopedic anchor in Longmont, Frederick and Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette.

Clinic locations Longmont: 1551 Professional Lane, Ste 200 Lafayette: 300 Exempla Cir, Ste 200 Frederick: 4943 Highway 52, Ste 180

Don’t miss this action packed, simulation-based activity using “paint ball style” handguns!

Gear provided: special effects,

For appointments: 303.772.1600 Website: www.frontrangeorthopedics.com

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LONGMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY & BOULDER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FIRING RANGE

protective equipment

10916 Weld County Rd 5, Longmont, CO 80503 Cost: $40 single $65 team

Zombies have taken over the Research Facility. You must locate Dr. Myers with the antidote and return him to safety.

Enter the research facility and clear all rooms of Zombie’s. If you get bitten, scratched or fail to locate the Dr. and antidote then you have failed! No physical contact will be made by Zombie’s. Do it by yourself or with your chosen teammate.

Visit our website to sign up now: www.longmontcolorado.gov/zombie

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necessary from various doctors in the fields of geriatric internal medicine, dentistry, education, and others.

Besides companionship and client need management, she also offers transportation, errand, advocacy, bill paying, household, and yard care services. She maintains medical journals for accurate communication between client and doctors and family.

Denise also trains caregivers and she helps to or applies for and submits Medicare/Medicaid and insurance paperwork. Her lasting relationships with the families make her a valuable asset and the demand for her services is constant. Call Denise for references and more information at 720.231.9382.

Contact 303-774-4589 for any questions

Adams Bank & Trust’s Fun Bus, commemorating the bank’s 100 years in business, was present with swag bags for the 100+ customers that attended the Customer Appreciation cookout on September 15.

Event Reception

OCTOBER 8, 2016 • 1-4 PM Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave. • Local Artwork On Display

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• Live Music

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• Live Art Demonstrations • Community Art Project

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

Youth Ranch Chili Cook-Off Join us for Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch’s Chili Cook-Off Event on Saturday October 22nd at 11 a.m.! Whether you have an amazing recipe for chili or corn bread you want to show off, or you just want to come and sample all the food, please come! To enter the contest for the best chili/corn bread, email us at programs@ goyr.org. Judged categories include red chili, green chili, creative chili, and corn bread. Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch is a 501(c)3 non-profit Christian Youth Ranch located on the Eastern Edge of Frederick.

Event entry donations: $10 per family or $5 per individual. Bring your friends and family for a great afternoon of food and fun!!! We are located at 8098 County Road 14. For more information about the ranch, please see our Facebook page or go to www.goyr.org.

Cairn Christian Church “Progressive, Open, Engaged” Cairn Christian Church To Dedicate Renovated Sanctuary

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oin the celebration at Cairn Christian Church in Lafayette for a Dedication Service of the newly renovated sanctuary on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

A reception will follow. We invite you to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to our neighbors as part of our celebration. Clergy are invited to robe.

Qualified childcare will be provided for the whole event.

Cairn Christian Church, formerly First Christian Church of Boulder, is located at 1700 Stonehenge Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026.

For Further information contact: Rev. Dr. Charisa Hunter-Crump CharisaHunterCrump@ CairnChristianChurch.com 1700 Stonehenge, Lafayette, CO 80026, 303.442.1861 www.cairnchristianchurch.com

LIFE Fellowship of Frederick Offer 2 Services on Sunday Mornings

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IFE Fellowship of Frederick has been faithfully serving the Tri-Towns area from its location at the corner of 5th and Oak Streets in Frederick since 2007.

Throughout the last 9 years the Lord has blessed the church with steady growth in several areas, including the size of the congregation! In order to accommodate this growth LIFE Frederick has continued to acquire new space while renovating existing space.

Now, in a continued effort to minister to our community we are delighted to offer two services!

Starting November 6th, LIFE Fellowship of Frederick will be offering two identical services at 8:30 and 10:30 AM. We are blessed with several Godhonoring churches in our community.

We pray you will honor the Lord with your service and worship in one of them. If you are new to our community or are looking for a place to set your spiritual roots, then we invite you to plan a visit with the LIFE Fellowship of Frederick church family. We’re making room for you! Please visit LifeFrederick. org for more information.

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Carbon Valley Young Life Community Banquet and Fundraiser, Oct. 18

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oung Life, a world-class global ministry that introduces middle and high schoolers to Jesus, is holding their annual banquet Tuesday, October 18, 6:30-8:30pm at Rinn Methodist Fellowship Hall. The cost is free to attend but RSVPs are required.

The evening will be full of fun and meaningful information. You’ll hear attendees share their experiences about Young Life and how it is relevant to the community. There will also be a Silent Auction, that benefits the local Young Life organization.

For more information about your RSVP and Carbon Valley Young Life, contact 303.833.4448.

The Well: Encouraging Words, Fellowship and Food

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mid the political noise and confusion are you losing your passion for life?

Every Wednesday night at 5:45pm come to The Well for an encouraging word and great fellowship followed by a light supper.

The Well, 1834 Main Street, Longmont 100 yards east of Main and 19th on the North side of the Goodwill / Save-a-Lot shopping center.

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Firestone Police Chief Takes Part in Groundbreaking for Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial Improvement Project

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irestone Police Chief David Montgomery took part in a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 16, 2016, in Golden for the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial Improvement Project. The memorial was erected in 1979 and pays tribute to Colorado’s fallen peace officers.

To reflect the history of the memorial the design improvements will result in a

memorial that is both inviting and somber.

According to the memorial’s website www. coloradolawenforcementmemorial.com, the improvements will “provide a place where people can enter and become a part of the memorial rather than simply standing in front of it.” It will ultimately provide an environment that is respectful and offers privacy.

The ribbon cutting marks the start of phase two improvements which will include enhancing the landscaping and installing a statue. Montgomery also contributed a stone from the Firestone Police Department to be set in a pathway at the base of the memorial.

The memorial is located at 15055 South Golden Road in Golden.

New Creation Church’s DivorceCare Provides Hope and Healing

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ho do you know that might benefit from the DivorceCare program at New Creation Church? Please forward this article to them!

The 13-week session begins Monday, September 12th, 7- 8:30 pm at New Creation Church, 737 Bross Street in Longmont, CO. The program, based on Christian principles, is designed to offer hope, community and encouragement to people challenged by a separation or divorce.

Participants don’t have to be a member of New Creation to attend. Support and encouragement will be provided by a team

who knows what it’s like to experience divorce.

DivorceCare covers a variety of topics such as facing the anger, depression or loneliness that often comes with a divorce.

Other topics covered are financial survival, child care, single sexuality and forgiveness.

The DivorceCare session costs $15, which covers the cost of a personal

workbook that promotes self-study and healing.

For more information, call Dorothea at 303.960.3052 or email Bill at bill@ newcreation.net.

he Town of Frederick is continuing the ‘Built on What Matters’ Calendar and wants to highlight your photos that represent Frederick! The 2017 calendar will continue the theme of ‘What Matters to You?’ and will showcase local photographers in a full-sized, 12-month calendar that will be sent to Frederick residents and businesses. Photographers can submit their photos by filling out the application - available online and at Town Hall by 5 p.m. on October 14th.

Photographers are invited to either compose a new photo or submit one that’s been taken previously. Photos must be taken in Frederick and photographers must explain why the photo depicts what matters to them. We love to see photos of town events, art pieces, hidden gems in Frederick and all seasons represented!

Keep in mind our brand promise below for inspiration as well.

•• We believe in rolling up our sleeves not just for ourselves, but for others.

•• We believe in playing outside until the stars flicker on and protecting the hallowed ground of childhood.

•• We believe in a lifelong commitment to actions as good as our intentions.

•• We believe in the power of our voices and the obligation of our hearts to form a strong foundation.

•• We believe we’re onto something that’s worth all we can give it.

Here, the life we dream of is ours to create.

Photo Categories and Judging

Entries are judged by the Arts Commission, the Mayor and Town Board, and Town staff based on the composition of the photo and how well it represents the Frederick brand. There will also be a People’s Choice category that will be voted on by the public using the Town’s website photo gallery.

The winning photographers will be given credit for their photo as well as a potential spotlight about them and their photo in the calendar.

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SAINT THERESA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH FEAST DAY CELEBRATION 502 Walnut Street Frederick Sunday, October 2, 2016

THROUGHOUT THE DAY THERE WILL BE FOOD, MUSIC AND GAMES STARTING WITH BREAKFAST BURRITOS AT 8:00AM TICKETS ARE NEEDED FOR FOOD AND DRINKS: ALL TICKETS $1.00 EACH.

THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT TO HELP US BUILD

Area Churches

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

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

Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rmcc.org Lead Pastor Shan Moyers

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

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LEASE JOIN US! Women’s Bible Connection (WBC) has started at Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Frederick!

WBC is a Bible study program that is committed to enriching the lives of women through the study of God’s word. RMCC is located at 5860 Majestic Street in Frederick.

WBC will meet every Thursday from 9-11:15 am, Sept. 15th through April 2017. It’s not too late to join us! For more information or to register go to w ​ ww.rmcc.org​. Go to ADULTS, WOMEN, and then FREDERICK. Or you can email Betse at w ​ bcfrederick@gmail.com​ We look forward to hearing from you!

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

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

Northern Hills Christian Church Services & Sun. School at 9:09a & 10:44a Saturday Service at 5:05 p.m.

720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas

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ooking for support and encouragement as a mom?

This is the place for you!

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

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Cowboy Christian Fellowship Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m.

Rinn UMC 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy Frederick Sue-Marie or Galen at 303-661-0841. or e-mail gasue303@msn.com.

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

Wed. at 7:00 p.m. 720-933-7117 211 Dunmire St., Evanston, between Frederick and Firestone Pastor Laura Salazar Rinn United Methodist Church Worship 9:30a Sun. School 10:45a Cowboy Fellowship Weds. 7:00p 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy & I-25 W., Frontage Rd. 303-776-1578 rinnumc@hotmail.com Revered Bryson P. Lillie Tri-Town Baptist Church Sun. School 9:00a Worship 10:00a & 5p Wed. King’s Kids 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 420 Johnson St. (Oak St.), Frederick 303-833-2826 www.tri-townbaptist.com Pastor Don Veazey Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sts 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Rinn Valley Ward Bishop Paul Glover 303-815-5059 Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m.

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

Peak View Ward Bishop Ryan Bingham 720-290-6353 Firestone Prairie Community Church Worship Service Sun. at 10:30 a.m.

(303)651-1640 www.prairiecc.org Coal Ridge M.S., 6201 Booth Dr, Firestone Pastor Brian Thompson Grace Point Community Church Firestone, CO 80520 720-217-3407 www.go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon

Bnai Yisra’ĕl in YHUH Firstone, CO 80504 7th day Sabbath Fellowship in Firestone 970-430-8594 Carbon Valley Lutheran Worship Sundays, 10am Centennial Elementary 10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone 720.833.8873 www.carbonchurch.com Pastor Tim Spiegelberg Erie St. Luke Orthodox Church (Eastern Rite) 8:00 a.m. Orthros, 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy, Sun. School 11:15 a.m.

303 665-4013 (www.stlukeorthodox.org) 722 Austin Ave. Erie CO 80516 Fr. David Mustian, Pastor Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15a Service 10:15a 303-828-1040 www.lifesongchurch.org 500 Briggs St., Erie St. Scholastica Church Mass: Tuesday 6:00pm; Confession 5pm Saturday 4:00pm ; Sun. 8:30am 303-828-4221 or 303-833-2966 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Lunes alas 7:00 p.m. La direccion es 4700 County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion gratis llame 303-669-5180 Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:30am 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net Pastor Ruby Narucki Living the Truth Ministries Bible believing Church; We want to grow with you.

Sun. 10 am and 6 pm Thursday 6 pm 545 Main St., Erie, CO (720)272-2026 Pastor Carl Gerdes New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Sun. 10:00 am & Children’s 10:30 am (303) 828-0638 Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardner Calvary Bible Church 9am & 10:30am. 615 Evans St. Pastor Adrian Boykin 303.442.3484 info@calvarybible.com Student Ministry for Middle & High School 303-442-3484 www.calvarybible.com Impact Rock Church (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 470 Briggs St Erie, CO 80516

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

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

St. Columba Orthodox Church Anglican/ Western Rite Sun. Matins 8:30a, Divine Liturgy 9:30a 726 N 119th at Highway 7, Lafayette 720-208-6281 www.stcolumbachurch.org Fr. Les Bundy, Pastor

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

Platteville St. John Ev. Lutheran Church Sun. School & Bible Class - 9:00 a.m.

Sun. Worship - 10:00 a.m.

310 Byers Ave - Platteville (970)785-2021 Pastor Wm. Leerssen

Cairn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Progressive, Open and Engaged Sunday Worship:10:00 a.m.

Education Hour: 11:30 a.m. www.cairnchristianchurch.com www.facebook.com/cairnchristian.church 1700 Stonehenge Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-442-1861 (p); 303-442-6413 (f) Rev. Dr. Charisa Hunter-Crump CharisaHunterCrump@ CairnChristianChurch.com

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

Messiahville Baptist 4700 CR 6 (east of I-25) Sun. School 9:45a Service 11a 720-253-5783 NoahsBiblePark.com Pastor Moore New Life in Christ Church Iglesia Nueva Vida en Cristo Sun Service 11:00/Servicio Domingo Tues. Bible Study 7:00 pm Martes Estudio Biblico 7:00 pm We are a bilingual church.

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307 Salisbury Ave., Platteville, CO (303)833-2870 Pastor Jose V. Saenz

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

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

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

Ft. Lupton Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:00 a.m.

Sun. School & Bible Study 10:30 a.m.

(303) 857-6827 www.mtcalvaryluth.org 650 S. Park Ave. Ft. Lupton Pastor Keith L. Besel

Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Sun. Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

640 Alpine St., Longmont, CO 80504 303-776-1789 www.coslongmont.org

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

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

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

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

10345 Ute Hwy, Longmont 303.776.2927 www.lbcc.org Pastor Rick Rusaw

Destiny Church 307 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton www.yourdestinychurch.org Sunday at 10am, Wed at 7pm plus children, teen ministries & small groups Rob Rocca, Pastor Lafayette Flatirons Community Church 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette Sat. 4p & 6p and Sun. 9a & 11a 303-664-5524 Jim Bergen

Living Water Lafayette Wednesday’s: Youth Group 6:30pm Sunday’s: Celebration Time 10am 303-668-1329 for current Bible Studies 700 W. South Boulder Road Lafayette, CO 80026 www.livingwater.la Pastor: Steve Owings Misc Areas Seventh Day Baptist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Worship 9:45 am Sabbath School 11:30 am 303-541-9097 www.sdbboulder.org 6710 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder pastorsteveo@gmail.com Pastor Steve Osborn Northern Hills Church Meets Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45am 5061 E. 160th Ave Brighton, CO (Hwy 7) 720.685.1717 www.northernhills.cc Pastor Rob Kelly Faith Lutheran Church Service on Sunday at 9:00 am Sunday School at 10:30 am 3999 W. South 1st St Johnstown, CO 970-587-6460 Rev. Brandon Ross FaithJohnstown.com East Boulder Baptist Church 7690 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 Sunday School for all ages - 9 AM Worship Service - 10:30 AM Deaf and Senior Citizens Ministries WWW.EBBC.Co 303-499-3553

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Weld County RSVP RECEIVES $7000 GRANT FROM CHRISTOPHER & DANA REEVE FOUNDATION FOR SHOP-Seniors Helping Other People

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eld County RSVP is proud to announce that it has received a $7000 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The award was one of 79 grants totaling over $575,704 awarded by the Reeve Foundation to nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide more opportunities, access, and daily quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, their families, and caregivers.

Conceived by the late Dana Reeve, the program has awarded over 2,700 grants totaling over $20 million since 1999.

Weld County RSVP will use the grant for assisting families who require a ramp or handrails. Volunteers who are 55 and older assist these families to make their lives and their caregivers live easier so that they have the ability to enter and leave their homes, otherwise without this assistance, their lives become much more homebound.

Weld County RSVP is extremely appreciative of this grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation as we look forward to successfully assisting families in need.

Awarded twice yearly, grant requests were evaluated and scored based on a rigorous review process to determine funding for organizations that improve daily life for those living with paralysis, as well as their families and caregivers. In this particular grant cycle, the grantee review board awarded a significant number of

grants in medically underserved areas for modification projects, animal service programs and veteran programs.

“Accessibility modifications and service animals help create greater independence both in home and public settings, which is key to increase inclusion in the community.” said Donna Valente, Director of Quality of Life Grants. “By supporting these types of programs in underserved areas, we are able to remove barriers to independent living for individuals living with disabilities and their families.”

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants Program was created to address the myriad needs of children and adults living with paralysis, as well as provide assistance and education to their families and caregivers. Funded programs serve individuals living with paralysis caused by injuries, diseases or birth conditions, including but not limited to, stroke, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The grants support innovative initiatives that aim to increase quality of life by improving physical and emotional health, broadening community engagement, and increasing independence. Quality of Life grants are funded through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (cooperative agreement number 90PR3001-01-00).

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Attendance Awareness Month is an important benchmark in local schools as good attendance is essential to student achievement and graduation. It’s been noted that chronic absence is a proven predictor of academic trouble, dropout

rates and lower proficiency. Absence can be significantly reduced when schools families and communities work together to reach out to students to promote good attendance.

As part of the proclamation, Sorensen read into the record, “Therefore be it resolved that as the Mayor of the Town of Firestone, I proclaim our city will stand with the nation in recognizing September as Attendance Awareness Month. We hereby commit to focusing on reducing chronic absenteeism to give all children an equitable opportunity to learn, grow and thrive academically, emotionally and socially.

Faith-Centered Community Garage Sale – October 8 There is a faith-centered community garage sale October 8, 7am-2pm at 10652 County Road 15, Firestone. Donations for the sale are being accepted through October 7.

To donate items or volunteer for this event, please contact Marla Truitt at 303.250.4594.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the women’s ministry at Life in Balance. For more information on the ministry, visit lifeinbalanceforwomen.com.

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Baldwin piano $100; 2 lift recliners $50 each; Lowrey Organ $75; 2 recliners $25 each; free mattress + box springs; dresser with mirrors $50. 303-406-1530 Lafayette. [10-16] NOW HIRING! Pepper Jacks Grille is looking for fun, energetic people to join their team.

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Bob passed peacefully on July 6th 2016 at the age of 81. Born in Sutton, Nebraska on June 2nd 1935, Bob spent most of his life living and working in California. He grew up on Santa Catalina Island where he met and married his high school sweetheart Shirley Ince. Bob’s career spanned 55 years in the Moving and Storage Industry. In 1971 he and partners founded Drexel Moving, in San Bernardino. That same year the family moved to the ranch in Yucaipa. His interest in trail riding soared. Bob belonged to the Rubidoux Riding Club as well as The DeAnza Caballeros.

Bob remarried in 1986 to Loyce Crew. In 2005 Bob retired, and traveled the United States in their 5th wheel trailer. In 2009 they relocated to Firestone, Co. Loyce passed in 2011. Bob lived in Colorado for another 4 years. He had many friends there, traveling, working out,

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Each year more than 34,000 individuals take their own life, leaving behind thousands of friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of their loss and Richard Lambert Foundation is seeing the impact. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. and the 3rd leading cause of death among adolescents.

A number of things may put a person at risk of suicide: • Substance abuse • History of trauma • Isolation • Recent tragedy or loss • Agitation and sleep deprivation

How Can Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center Help?

We understand and recognize the unhealthy patterns of thinking and behavior that your loss has triggered.

Through our available resources offered at the Grief Center along with the help of our professional grief counselors who provide specialized knowledge and skills in grief, loss and suicide bereavement.

Working together, with our care support and management, we will help navigate and

guide you through the painful journey of grief, loss and trauma. There is hope, never give up!

ichard Lambert Foundation 6 Week Suicide Bereavement Workshop Beginning in October Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center to Host Free 6 Week Suicide Bereavement Workshop from 6:15-7:45pm on Wednesday’s from October 5th thru November 9th.

Have you been impacted by the loss of a family member or friend to suicide? The death of someone you loved is frightening, painful and lonely. This six week workshop will focus on information and the experiences of suicide bereavement. We understand the unique issues and experiences associated with bereavement following suicide. Your life, as you have known it, is forever changed and you may find yourself in an unexpected struggle, first just to survive and then to move forward. In the aftermath, survivors are left profoundly wounded and deeply distressed. Richard Lambert Foundation is here to help you create a foundation for hope, surviving and healing.

The workshop meets at 143 S 2nd Place, Brighton, CO 80601 and is open to all adults 18 and over and is free of charge. To register for the workshop call or text Susan at 303875-2347 or you may email info@richardlambertfoundation.org. For more information on grief support services visit www.richardlambertfoundation.org

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We wouldn’t be able to provide our free programs and low cost services without your continued support!

Richard Lambert Foundation operates solely from the generosity of individuals, local businesses, community partner organizations and foundations • Buy Duck Race tickets from RLF for the Great Duck Race, sponsored by the Brighton Chamber of Commerce, online for $5, $20 or $50 for a chance to win $1,000 cash or other great prizes • Shop on AmazonSmile • Become an Angel Donor for $25 a month for 12 months • Volunteer • Join our Board of Directors • Donate your services • Donate gift cards to Office Depot, King Soopers, Safeway or Wal-Mart • Sponsor an event or the Center • Buy and Use your King Soopers fundraising cards from RLF for $10 • Host a fundraiser to benefit RLF • Donate at http://www. richardlambertfoundation.org/donate • Like us on Facebook THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! For more information contact Susan Chavez at susan@richardlambertfoundation.org.

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If our leaders don’t act, you, your kids, and generations to come could lose. Every year our leaders wait and do nothing, finding a solution grows more difficult.

The only way to make progress is for our national leaders to make Social Security a priority and put serious

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That’s why AARP is pressing every candidate to Take A Stand – and lay out their plan*to update Social Security so it’s financially sound with adequate benefits. You work hard and pay into Social Security and you deserve to know how the candidates will lead so you can have a say.

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