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It's a Dog's World: Fost-Adopt Fundraiser at Wild Cider

By Cherie Elaine

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ome say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Not if you ask the founders of All Points West German Shorthair Pointer Rescue. Five women and 18 dogs agree that “man’s best friend” is also woman’s.

In September of 2016, three women, Gail Wise, Anna Ahrens and Janet Lewis, pooled their resources after a devastating rescue experience to form one of their own. Co-founders and sporting dog enthusiasts, their shared passion turned into a successful non-profit organization.

Adding two more board members, Sheila Lynn and Emily Ross, the members of the board are five women strong, placing 29 dogs in permanent homes in the last year.

Typically, German Shorthairs are great hunting companions. They are, after

all, pointers. Not all of the dogs came to these five families for sporting, but all 18 sporting dogs came to be part of these five families. They are unique animals and for the most part, great with kids, grandkids, other dogs, and of course, the male partners in the household.

More than board members, these women have become matchmakers.

Finding the right home for the dogs they bring in is often difficult. Dogs come from all over the United States, so they have to arrange transports, veterinary caregivers, and foster homes. Utilizing their many talents, these women come together to make sure all of the details are secured and the qualifications met.

German Shorthair Pointers are especially enthusiastic sporting dogs.

They are full of personality and energy.

And they are CUTE. Often people adopt or purchase them because of these three attributes before really understanding what they are getting into. Sadly this can result in illness, abuse and abandonment.

One of the most heart-breaking parts of the work All Points West faces is the fear they are not reaching animals soon enough. Equally as hard is finding foster homes for the dogs as they come

Photo Left: Brexie, a special needs rescue.

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in. It takes a village and All Points West GSP Rescue is building one. The extraordinary willingness of volunteer associates to take in a homeless dog has been rewarding.

Some dogs have been blessed by the patience, love and training of their fosters before being adopted. Some have found their permanent homes with their foster families.

Unfortunately, the need for foster homes, adoptive families and financial support is always looming. That’s why All Points West GSP Rescue invites you to attend GSPs Gone Wild at Firestone’s own Wild Cider on October 22, 2017. Join them from noon until 4:00 at 11455 County Road 17, Firestone, Colorado 80504. Meet some of the shorthairs, or bring your own along and sip some local wild cider! A memorial glass filled with first cider, a slice of wood fried pizza and three raffle tickets are yours

Top Row: Gail Wise, Janet Lewis, Emily Ross Bottom Row: Bugs (Dog), Sheila Lynn, Anna Ahrens, Casey (Dog).

for just $40. Prizes range from GSP themed keychains to movie night baskets. Most importantly, your contribution will help place homeless dogs in homes again, and restore their faith in the humans who care about them.

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What’s On My Mind

Kelly Martindale, Publisher

The Power of Words

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n the book The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman, are descriptions of how individuals are fed, emotionally, by those they relate with. My love language happens to be words of affirmation. Words. Does that surprise you since I happen to be in the business of utilizing words to connect with my neighbors through this paper, The Carbon Valley Consumer Report?

I encourage readers to share birthday wishes to their loved ones. I asked business owners to introduce new staff or products through press releases. I invite teachers to congratulate students on achievements.

Organizations know they can promote their events that further their causes. All of this is via words printed on paper and mailed to you.

Words have power to: • Comfort • Express love • Initiate action • Support • Inspire But words can also be used to teardown, confuse, wound, and destroy our fellow man, our neighbor, our children, our spouse.

Words can be used for good and they can also be used for malice.

Two examples jump to the front of my mind as I think of the aforementioned: a devotional shared with a friend and an election ballot.

My friend received The Forgotten Way and study guide recently. She read it, studied it and was strengthened for an upcoming surgery because of it. The words she read, built her up. The words encouraged her and reminded her how important she is and how loved she has always been. The words were used for good.

Example two is an election ballot, commonly used in our democratic society to express an individual’s opinion in what is supposed to be a secret/private vote. The ballot should be a simple, nonthreatening piece of the process but it has evolved over the years. In fact, much time, effort and money, has been spent on the wording of the issues printed on the ballot.

While the voter has many opportunities to hear about and study all sides of the issues, it often gets confusing when a voter sits down to actively vote. Why? Words.

Double negatives, extra instructions, overly wordy, all means to distract, confuse and manipulate the voter, one-way-or-theother.

Greeting cards used to be completely encouraging but now include derogatory content in a humorous fashion. Facebook is a perfect example… “friends” can type words that help or harm others. Texting is a quick way to let another know you are thinking about them but it is also a way to share words that have been used to push

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some to suicide. Texting words while driving has caused many accidents and deaths.

When someone needs to hear a good, uplifting word and does not, it is devastating. Silence, withholding words, is just as powerful and damaging as spoken words of anger and dissension.

“I forgive you,” are three words that are challenging to say but have the power to change a person’s life; your life. Ted Dekker said it best, “Forgiveness isn’t absolving another of their crime, rather it is letting go of the offense you embraced when that crime was committed against you….Let go of offense to find freedom from that offense.”

Words, words, words…there is power in words. It is my belief that words should be used to elevate others, enrich lives and support those we live around and work with.

I’m still in training but I’m trying to learn what Peter taught, that I should speak as if God were speaking through me (1 Peter 4:11). And I’m also trying to remember, “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1).

It makes me happy to work with words. Words bring me joy, most of the time. I hope you will find strength in the words you hear and read today.

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aking care of a vehicle can be daunting and at times can feel impossible, but we would like to help! The Ft Lupton Ministerial Alliance is pleased to once again offer their Car Care Clinic for those in need within the Ft Lupton community.

Our goal is to provide basic winterization of vehicles (on a first come first serve basis) This includes, a basic 12-point inspection, topping off of vehicle fluids, and referral to local mechanics for continuing service.

October 7 at Crossroads Church at 115 1st ST. in Fort Lupton, from 10a to 2p. Call 303.452.5332 for more information.

Empty Bowls Project Nov. 18 When: November 18th, 2017 Time: 11am-2-pm Where: Frederick High School Cost: $15 Per Ticket arbon Valley Help Center is excited to be hosting the “Fourth 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.

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T h i s event will help to raise awareness of hunger a n d 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. This year, participants of bowl parties have the opportunity to purchase a ticket for $10.

The Help Center is looking for sponsors for this project. For more information regarding how you can help by volunteering or sponsoring this event visit the Carbon Valley Help Center 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.

Frederick High School's Sean Thomas Racing

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ean Thomas is a sophomore at Frederick High school. Sean races a Yamaha YZF-R6 at speeds up to 158 miles per hour. Sean has seen some success this year taking 1st in a MOTO2, KOMU and a MWSB race. He has been mentioned multiple times in Roadracingworld.com and is featured on the Kids page in October 2017 issue.

Sean began riding in the dirt on training wheels at the age of 4. As each year passed his passion for riding turned into passion for racing. In 2015, he raced a Kawasaki Ninja 300 in both the Motorcycle

Racing Association (MRA) in CO and the Utah Sportbike Association (UtahSBA) in Utah. As a novice, he won the UtahSBA Lightweight Production Championship.

In 2016, he had his first experience in the MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup series at Utah Motorsports Campus. MotoAmerica is the national series in the United States. This season he continues to work on his race craft on a Yamaha YZF-R6 in both MRA and UtahSBA and very much enjoying the experience. Sean is the youngest racer in both clubs currently and is racing with very experienced racers. For next Photos: Sean Thomas in action

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rookfield Residential of Colorado has delivered 180 pairs of shoes to an organization that will provide them to victims of Hurricane Irma in Cuba.

Brookfield collected the shoes at a recent event sponsored by the Denverarea homebuilder, and the shipment will be expedited by One World Running.

About 100 people registered for the Inaugural Barefoot Lakes 5K race in the year-old community of Barefoot Lakes in Firestone, Colo., and Brookfield asked participants (and spectators) to donate shoes for a good cause. Most participants year, he plans on racing the west coast MotoAmerica rounds on the R6. During his downtime, he continues to focus on school, training to gain more strength and his lawn mowing/snow shoveling jobs in the community.

Sean Thomas Racing would like to thank their current sponsors without their help and support this program would be more difficult: Quikcycles, MP Contracting, Boulder Motorsports, Hustlehard Racing, Imperial Sportbikes, Tri City Cycle, Motorex, Inferno USA, Armour Bodies, Steve Midgley Photography, Scorpion Exo, MotoNation, Sidi Boots, Racer Gloves, Just For You Industries, DnS Trucking, LLC. If you’re interested in Corporate or Private sponsorship go to website and select contact.

donated running/athletic shoes, but the final collection included a wide variety of boots, dress shoes, children’s shoes, etc.

The 5K course highlighted the beauty of the Barefoot Lakes by using its wellmaintained trails around the two lakes.

The winner of the 5K was Colin Anderson of Longmont, who completed the course in 19:00, which of course is a new record for this event! The winner of the women’s division was Chris Udovich at 22:58. Participants ranged in age from 5 to 70.

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Alaska—Some Place Special!

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lanning lots of cruises to Alaska this past year and the great pricing has brought back some wonderful memories of our cruise to Alaska.. So I thought I would share some of my experiences to paint the picture for you.

We had been promising ourselves a visit to this wonderful, majestic place called Alaska and fulfilled our dreams. It is truly an immense, picturesque, photo-filled opportunity of experiences and memories.

We began our journey with an over-night stay in Vancouver, British Columbia. We love to people-watch on our trips, as we did during our river cruise in France a few years ago, found a busy outdoor café boulevard location, and spent the

afternoon conversing about the bustling crowd passing by and sampling the local brew. This was a perfect way to begin our trip.

Our first day on board was spent enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Inside Passage. Our first port of call was Ketchikan for our scheduled half day salmon fishing trip. We chartered a boat and headed out early in the morning. We kept a total of seven salmon, about eightten pounds each, which we had processed, smoked, sent home.

Our next port of call was Juneau and our first of two bike rides on our trip. Our bike ride took our group through lush, rain forest on our way to world famous Mendenhall Glacier.

We noted how crystal clear the broken-off ice particles were gliding slowly down into the lake.

The immenseness and aqua blue/green hues of the Mendenhall Glacier were just amazing.

Our ship has now sailed up to Skagway. We

were taken to the summit of White Pass by van transport, climbed on our road bikes and gently glided down the mountain pass. We stopped a few times for photo-ops, taking in the breath taking views of mountain sides going forever and natural waterfalls.

The trip was exhilarating. It was time to settle in for three days at sea while still viewing the beautiful scenery, but also taking part in the activities on the ship. On our way to Whittier our final destination, we sailed through Prince William Sound and College Fjords, again just magnificent. Our cruise ended in Whittier and we just traveled to Anchorage for our flight home. We were fortunate to see orca whales, black and brown bears, sea lions, huge bald eagles, and sea otters sunning themselves floating on their backs in the water on small ice blocks.

If you’d like to part of that growing number visiting Alaska this is a great time because we

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have set up a group cruise in 2018 similar to the one I described along with a 5 day private tour including Denali National Park. Jerry and I will be escorting this group and already have many wonderful folks taking advantage of this trip.

Contact Judy at www.goingplaces-travel.com or 303-485-9930 for more information on this group or any other vacation plans.

Frederick Unofficial Election Results No recalls to take place, all candidates affirmed, most ballots cast in Frederick history

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he results are in and all standing board members were affirmed. Mayor Carey and Trustees DeSantis, Figurilli, Hudziak and Skates will keep their seats on the Town of Frederick Board of Trustees. The following is a tally of the election results as the names appeared on the ballot: Mayor Tony Carey Recall Question

“Sam”

DeSantis

Recall

Yes-730 No-1,231 Tracie Crites D.W. Stark

740 329

Kristin Conroy Gavin Payne

Bruce Griffith Lisa Hoxie

695 513

Yes-776 No-1,162 Successor Candidates

Successor Candidates

586 701

Yes-789 No-1,151

Trustee Fred Skates Recall Question

Yes-791 No-1,148

Successor Candidates

Trustee Donna Hudziak Recall Question

Successor Candidates

Successor Candidates

Trustee Rocky Figurilli Recall Question

Yes-831 No-1,144 Kristin Conroy Rusty (Richard) O’Neal

Trustee Salvatore Question

388 755

David Adams John Cantrell Lyle SmithGraybeal

605 279 304

The judges processed 1,984 ballots, the most ever cast in the history of Frederick.

The Town of Frederick has 8,323 registered voters. The election results will not be official until Thursday September 14th, in order to allow for the statute-required length of time for overseas military and absentee ballots to be received.

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

 October is my favorite time of year. Our Fall season is kicking into high gear with the beautiful change in colors, cooler evenings and the exciting football Paul Sorensen games and hopefully a Rocktober filled with baseball. I hope everyone gets out and enjoys our parks and

DACONO MAYOR, JOE BAKER

 ElectionNovember 7-The City of Dacono will hold an election on Tuesday November 7 to consider multiple charter amendments and elect two members to the City Council. Council members Kathryn Wittman and Debbie Nasta are both running unopposed for reelection. The 2017 Joe Baker Coordinated Election will be conducted as a Mail Ballot Election. All active registered voters will receive a mail ballot for the Coordinated Election. Ballots will be mailed starting October 16, 2017.

Check your voter registration to ensure that it is active and update your voter registration online. You may also update your registration and cast a ballot through Election Day at any Voter Service and Polling Center in Weld County.

There are no assigned polling places.  Grants to Assist Community Organizations: Applications Accepted Until October 14, 2017-Annually, the Dacono City Council appropriates funds to provide grants to community organizations. The amount

MEAD MAYOR, GARY SHIELDS

 First and foremost, I

Gary Shields

would like to say how great it was

FREDERICK MAYOR, TONY CAREY

trails during this beautiful time of year.  Some of my fondest memories from my childhood is the excitement that Halloween brings. Dressing up as your favorite character from books, movies, sports or other fantasy roles is a day filled with great memories. Neighborhoods change from being neat and clean to scary graveyards, haunted houses or beautiful displays of our fall havest.  This year marks the 18th Annual celebration of our Firestone Police Department's Halloween Safe Night. On October 27th from 5 to 8 p.m. at our Firestone Regional Sports Complex. The Sports Complex will be converted to field's of carnival style games to challenge every age, a trackless train for fun rides, safety handouts and a goody bag for attendees. The location is 6850 Tilbury Ave at the Southeast corner of Firestone Blvd. (WCR24) and Frontier St. (WCR15). This outdoor event will have food trucks to provide options for feeding your ghosts and goblins. I want to thank our dedicated police department for

their hard work and organization of this wonderful community event.  Coming to your mailboxes this November will be a ballot issue that I want all Firestone residents to be aware of. The Firestone town board unanomously passed resolution 17-38 to place a Tabor ballot issue on the November ballot. This ballot issue will ask to increase our Firestone sales and use tax by .60% for the purpose of financing a new police station. Grocery items will continue to be tax exempt. Please educate yourself on this very important issue. Additional information will be available on our towns web site as we get closer to the election.  Keeping our community safe is my highest priority. I pray for our communities children's safety as they travel to and from school, play outdoor games, ride bicycles and wonder our neighborhoods in seach of treats this Halloween. Please join me in keeping our children's safety a top priority. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me psorensen@firestoneco.gov

available for community organization grants varies from year-to-year according to priorities and available revenue. Eligibility is restricted to applicants which are recognized community service organizations, organized and federally designated for tax purposes as non-profit corporations, or organized school groups. The city is precluded from donating funds to any religious organization.

Community organization applications are now being accepted for FY 2018 until October 14, 2017. Applications are available online at www.cityofdacono. com or by calling Dacono City Hall at (303) 833-2317 ext. 122.  Are You Ready to Help Dacono Thrive?-Now is the time to volunteer for one of Dacono’s boards and commissions. Dacono’s residents are the heart and soul of our community. You have the ability to make a difference to day and shape the future of our community. Volunteering for a board of commission is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference.

Applications are available now and due on Friday, December 1. Positions are available on every board or commission in the City. The time commitment is generally less than 2 hours month. Most boards meeting during the evening.

See volunteer position descriptions and download a volunteer application at CityofDacono.com. Help create a vibrant, thriving community- volunteer today!  Backyard Beekeepers We Need to Hear From You-If you are a backyard beekeeper hobbyist, there are new local regulations you should know about. While backyard beekeeping can be an enjoyable hobby and good for the environment, hives that are managed incorrectly can have a negative impact on surrounding properties. The City Council passed an emergency ordinance requiring all backyard beekeepers to apply for a beekeeping license

by September 29. If you missed the date, let us know. There is a temporary moratorium on new beekeeping licenses until March 31, 2018 in order to study the impacts on surrounding properties and review the effectiveness of local regulations. Contact Valerie Taylor, City Clerk, for more details at VTaylor@ cityofdacono.com or (3030) 833-2317 ext. 123.  Are You Ready to Help Dacono Thrive?-Now is the time to volunteer for one of Dacono’s boards and commissions. Dacono’s residents are the heart and soul of our community. You have the ability to make a difference to day and shape the future of our community. Volunteering for a board of commission is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference.

Applications are available now and due on Friday, December 1. Positions are available on every board or commission in the City. The time commitment is generally less than 2 hours month. Most boards meeting during the evening.

See volunteer position descriptions and download a volunteer application at CityofDacono.com. Help create a vibrant, thriving community- volunteer today!  Halloween Safety-Children are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day. Safekids.org provides several Halloween reminder tips for kids out trick-or-treating this year. Here are a few tips to have a fun and safe Halloween. Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. See more at Safekids.org  Happy October, Mayor Joe Baker

to see all of you at the Mead Community Day and Sugarbeet Festival.

This signature event of the town has really grown in the past couple of years and with the addition of our rural neighbors and friends from the Sugarbeet Festival, I feel that this event has taken on a much stronger feeling and meaning of community celebration. Thank you to our sponsors, staff and volunteers for helping to make this such an outstanding event. How about those fireworks too!  Additionally, I would like to congratulate the Mead High School Varsity Football Team who at the time I am writing this article are 4-0 with a recent win over Longmont High School. This will come as no surprise to those of you who attended the Community Day and

Sugarbeet Festival. As you are already aware, Coach Jason Klatt has established a legacy of outstanding young men who have become a cornerstone of our community. Thank you Coach Klatt for instilling the virtue of community among your team of Mead High School Football.  As always, if you should have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me @ 970-535-4477. Gary Shields, Mayor, Town of Mead.

Mead Fall Clean-Up Days

Friday, October 20th & Saturday, October 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

PERMITS WERE MAILED TO MEAD RESIDENTS IN APRIL. DUMPING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED WITHOUT A PERMIT.

Kelly, Due to recent events I will no longer be sending an update for your publication.

Thanks, TC

In the event of inclement weather Clean up days will be re-scheduled to Friday, October 27th & Saturday, October 28th.

Sorry, we will not be able to accept mattresses, paint, hot tubs, hazardous material or electronics.

Please contact Weld County Department of Health & Environment for assistance with these items.

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Whitlow Recall Petition Response The citizens of the Town of Mead have been presented with a recall petition in which my colleague Mayor Pro Tem (Trustee) Schranz and I are the targets of.

I write to you because every member of the community needs to be informed as there are always two sides to every story. The following is my response to the allegations aimed towards me in the recall: My term as Trustee is up in April 2018. The petitioning parties have chosen a very costly path to unseat me in my last almost six months of the job rather than wait out my term. This is a disheartening use of tax payer money.

The alleged basis for the recall against me is in summary: • In June 2016 – I made a motion to table a discussion on banning marijuana sales in Mead indefinitely. The motion passed 6:1.

• In August 2016 – I was one of three No votes to increase local sales and use tax from 2% to 3%. The increase was rushed and I did not feel comfortable in passing the emergency ordinance without community input.

The official Minutes that speak to each of these motions are below.

June 13, 2016 Board of Trustee Meeting

Motion was made by Trustee Whitlow, seconded by Trustee Cartwright, to table Agenda item 6a) Direction to Staff Regarding Ban on Marijuana Sales indefinitely. Trustees Whitlow, Cartwright, Schranz, Hatch, Palaszewski, and Brodhead voting yes with Mayor Shields voting no. Motion carried 6-1.

August 29, 2016 Board of Trustee Meeting

Motion was made by Trustee Schranz, seconded by Trustee Hatch, to approve Ordinance No. 814 (version with the large V2 at the bottom) An Ordinance of the Town of Mead, Colorado, Authorizing the Submission to the Voters at the November 8, 2016 General Election, the question of increasing the Local Sales and Use Tax From 2% to 3% and Declaring an emergency. Mayor Shields, Trustee Hatch and Trustee Schranz voting yes with Trustees Whitlow Palaszewski and Trustee Brodhead voting no. Motion fails 3-3.

• The last allegation of the recall is my involvement with the community.

Besides being a Trustee for the Town of Mead I hold the following positions:  Commissioner - Town of Mead Urban Renewal Authority  Director - Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)  President - Mead Area Chamber of Commerce

Colleen Whitlow, Town of Mead Trustee

Weld County Commissioner Julie Cozad has announced her re-election bid for a second term for Weld County Commissioner District 2

"It

has been an honor to represent District 2 for the last three years. I have worked diligently, kept my promises and have the energy to continue serving the citizens of Weld County", stated Cozad.

Transportation has been a high priority for Commissioner Cozad and it continues to be important. She was instrumental in creating the Freedom Parkway Coalition (WCR 54/37th Street/ Highway 402 corridor). Cozad chairs the Coalition that works along side all the local governments along the corridor, as well as the state, to plan for this strategic corridor long term. Cozad also participates as the Weld County representative in the Highway 66 Coalition, Highway 34 Coalition, and North Front Range MPO, working on transportation planning for our region. And she led the charge for Weld County to partner with the state to improve the 402/I-25interchange.

A comprehensive transportation system, great paying jobs and a healthy economy continue to be a priority for Cozad.

"I promise to work to keep Weld County a place that businesses want to stay in or locate to," she stated. Since taking office, Julie has championed streamlining processes, working with community partners and eliminating

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Here is some of what I do for our community volunteering my time for programs/projects: (not in any particular order) • Elected Official on the Highway 66 Planning and Environmental Linkage Study • Co-founder of the Highway 66 Corridor Coalition • Represent Mead on the North I25 Coalition • Co-founder of the Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market • Established and placed the Little Free Libraries • Participate in the establishing the Downtown Mead Streetscape (benches, flower pots, trash containers, banners) • Participate in the Downtown Mead Beautification Flower Project • Co-founder of the Embrace-a-PLACE Program • Began the Art in Public Places • Participate in the Taste of Shakespeare • Participate in the Taste of Mead • Co-founder of the Breakfast with Santa • Co-founder of the Cow Pie Bingo • Participate in the 9Health Care Day • Participate in the Mead Motorhead Car Show • Participate in the Town of Mead Community Day/Sugarbeet Festival • Participate in the Veteran Stand Down • Participate in the Unity in the Community • Co-founder of the Mead Downtown Development District • Coordinator for local disabled veterans • Colorado Municipal League Leadership Award - Trustee Recipient I will continue to advocate for our Town and its citizens. I listen to their voices and their concerns to make educated decisions. If this is not the direction of the type of person that Mead wants in their Board of Trustees I would expect that the lack of support will be evident at election time. However is this enough of a basis for recalling an elected official? What message does this send to citizens who should be free to celebrate diversity among town representatives?

Every second and fourth Monday of the month, the Board of Trustee has a meeting. These meetings are open to the public and I welcome everyone to come to participate!

burdensome regulations. She serves on the County's Workforce Development Board and brings her private sector experience and "get'er done " attitude to the County.

Commissioner Cozad is available and accessible - having monthly Coffee with constituents, monthly office hours at the County SW Administration building, visiting all nine communities in her District at least twice per year, attending community events, and many individual meetings with citizens. Additionally, Julie is active on many Boards including serving on the Area Agency on Aging, the State's Commission on Aging, Weld Faith Partnership Council, Poudre Trail Board, Fair Board, Extension Advisory Council, Criminal Justice Advisory Council, and several others. Cozad pledges to continue to be available anytime anyone would like to talk to or meet with her.

Cozad lives with her husband Larry in the Town of Milliken. She is a long time resident of Weld County - 28 Years ; graduated from the University of Northern Colorado; and has two adult daughters and five grandchildren.

Contact info: Julie Cozad 970-3815202 and email: cozad4commissioner@ gmail.com.

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The meals are served at noon but you are encouraged to come early and visit with friends. There is a great salad bar, special treats and bingo at the end of the month with white elephant prizes. We on occasion have speakers to update us on items of interest. Its all about eating, talking, laughing and having a great meal.

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the all volunteer team knows what to do and they do it at every meal. The friendly Fork lunch program is under the direction of The Weld County Area Agency on Aging who's mission is to help maintain an individual's independence and dignity in their home and community.

The meals are prepared in Greeley by the UNC Dining Service under the direction of a nutritionist and served piping hot by dedicated volunteers. Every Tuesday and Thursday all seniors can get a hot nutritious meal for a suggested donation of $4.00 at the Rec Center located at 701 Fifth Street Frederick. No membership required.

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elebrating the 17th Annual Halloween Safe Night, the Firestone Police Department is hosting a community event with music, games and fun activities, on October 27, 2017. The event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Firestone Regional Sports Complex at 6580 Tilbury Avenue, Firestone.

The Halloween Safe Night Program is designed to provide a safe alternative to traditional Trick or Treating. Free of charge activities include, Inflatable jump houses, inflatable laser tag arena, games, trunk or treating, trackless train rides and visits from special guests from Wands and Wishes and Ronald McDonald.

For more information about the Halloween Safe Night activities, contact Firestone Community Service Officer Michelle Powers at 303-833-0811 or email at mpowers@ firestoneco.gov. For more information about the event, visit www.bit.ly/2xPLmEV. Halloween Safe Night is presented by the Firestone Police Department, as well as platinum sponsors Re/Max Nexus, Firestone Pediatric Dentistry, McDonalds, Frederick Firestone Fire District. Gold Sponsors St Vrain Sanitation District, Your Berry Own Home Fathom Reality, Longmont United Hospital, and Airborne Gymnastics. Silver sponsors include the Carbon Valley Consumer Report and the Carbon Valley Independent.

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Remember to bring your utility bill or proof of Frederick residency as this is only open to Frederick residents. We will be partnering once again with the Frederick High School Booster Club Fill the ARC Truck fundraising campaign in the FHS parking lot during Fall Clean Up Day. Bring your gently used clothing, furniture and household items to donate and for every truck filled, ARC will give $1,600 to fund the FHS Booster Club’s activities. Seniors 65 and over who don’t have the means to bring their items to Clean Up Day can call Public Works before September 29th and request a curbside pickup.

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In the afternoon, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Auxiliary held a Department of Colorado Homecoming Celebration for incoming VFW State Commander Ed Aitken and Auxiliary State President Caroline Gelatt.

Adamson Warmuth Post 6624 hosted the celebration by providing a perfect venue for the gathering of VFW and Auxiliary members from several posts.

Hamburgers, hotdogs, and brats were served alongside a buffet of pot-luck dishes provided by attendees. A plethora of salads, vegetables, beans, chips, and great desserts were brought by members as a congratulatory offering of wishes to Ed and Caroline for their election and upcoming year of productive community service.

The gathering was fun and the Colorado weather was perfect for celebrating with old friends and meeting new ones. It was a perfect kickoff for the incoming team.

T h e e v e n i n g brought VFW Post #9741 Auxiliary members a big contrast with a celebration of life for a recently deceased member. Martha Bower, age 89, passed away on July 17, 2017. Martha twice held the office of president at two Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Auxiliary Posts and Moose and Eagles Lodges. At the time of her death she had served a total of 41 years

Beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, friend. A woman who in her 89 years of life touched many people’s hearts. Dancing, cooking, quilting, games, and laughter were all qualities that she passed on to her family to carry forth to future generations on her behalf. It was a lovely testimony of eighty-nine years of a life well-lived. Family photos and quilts handmade by Martha were displayed in her honor at the celebration. Martha will be missed but fondly remembered.

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

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

The Auxiliary provides members an opportunity to honor and give back to all who have served, and who are serving, this great nation. It is a chance to say ‘thank you’ to them for their sacrifice.

Some of the personal benefits and services include: • Veteran & Military Support • Friendships • Personal Fulfillment • Networking • Personal Growth & Development • Financial Services • Insurance Benefits • Discount Shopping

VFW tagline is “Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes™” and for more than 100 years, we have been supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving veterans and their families, active-duty military and their families, and spreading patriotism nationwide. During the 2016-2017 Program Year, Auxiliary members: • Provided $4.6 million in monetary aid to veterans, active-duty military and their families • Volunteered more than 816,000 hours in VA Medical Centers, hospitals, nursing homes and veterans homes • Made more than 134,000 legislative contacts to help pass or block important bills • Awarded $142,000 in scholarships • Worked with more than 262,000 youth • Distributed more than 378,000 American Flags Carbon Valley VFW Post #9741 Auxiliary meetings are held every fourth Tuesday at Prairie Greens Club House, 7781 Mountain View Dr, Frederick, CO 80530 starting at 6:30 pm. The Auxiliary encourages those interested in learning more about the VFW Auxiliary to come and learn how they can help make an impact on the lives of veterans in the Carbon Valley area.

Learn how you can get involved at www.vfwauxiliary.org and visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/groups/209775392768934/.

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A special thank you goes out to Boulder Scientific for permission to legally allow kids to paint on their building. Thank you to Lonnie Warren, Amy Klein, and Belinda Pelletier for their artistic hands and eyes.

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The Mead Area Chamber of Commerce is super excited to announce this Community Bingo Event!

Join us for the Harvest Bingo Bash at the Mead Town Hall on Saturday, November 4th at 4:00pm. The Chamber is wanting to give back a little to the teachers and staff at the Mead Middle School, so below is a list of wanted or needed items.

Bring an item to donate and you’ll receive a free concession item! Your Mead Middle School Bulldogs will be there working hard in the concessions earning money for their various clubs, so make sure you come HUNGRY! There will be many chances to win prizes of all sorts!!! Cost for the event is $20 per person (includes your bingo book with sheets for the evening, a bingo dauber and a free Otter Pop).

Buy your tickets online at www. meadchamber.org or email jessica@ meadchamber.org or call 970.535.2108.

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A Buyer or Seller can lose tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars and this has happened right here in Colorado.

The Colorado Real Estate Commission recently published the following: How do the scams work? Often the computer hackers monitor email exchanges between the parties of a real estate transaction and gain specific information, such as the buyer and seller names, subject property address and file numbers. As the closing date approaches and arrangements are made to wire the money to the closing company, or wire the proceeds from the sale of the house to the sellers, the scammer will send a last-minute email from a hijacked account or similar looking email address updating the wiring instructions to request the money be transferred into a fraudulent bank account. The email looks legitimate and often contains the transaction specific information the hackers obtained in the body of the email or as an attachment.

“This scam reflects the increasing technical sophistication of computer hackers and all home buyers and sellers are potential victims,” noted Waters.

Buyers and sellers can take just five minutes by reading the below tips to protect themselves from becoming a victim of wire fraud:

• Verbally contact your broker: Prior to wiring any money, you should always verbally contact your real estate broker to confirm that the wiring information is accurate. Do not rely on telephone numbers or website addresses provided within an unverified email.

• Do not email financial information: Emails and texts are not secure methods to transmit financial information.

• Keep a record of websites that hold your financial information: And before providing that information, confirm that the websites in which you input financial information are secure. Look for the URL to start HTTPS, the “S” stands for secure.

• Don’t click on links: Don’t use links in emails to get to websites. Instead, search and find the company and directly link to their website from your search.

• Update your computer: Keep your operating system, browser and security software up-to-date.

This is a very real threat, so be very careful with the wiring of your money for any reason. Double check by calling your Realtor with any questions.

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

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We’ve heard Rotary described as a membership organization that behaves like an NGO (non-governmental organization).

Rotary has partnerships with the World Health Organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We are represented at the United Nations. We are players on the world stage.”

Does this sound like an organization you would be interested in? The Carbon Valley Rotary club has been serving the community since 2006: hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt with a free book for every child, providing dictionaries for 3rd graders, establishing Free Little Libraries in neighborhoods throughout the community, displaying US Flags at community events, annual recognition of local community heroes, honoring Veterans, and more. Our projects are funded by proceeds from our peaches and pears and Bingo fundraisers.

You are invited to join us for breakfast each Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 am at Bella Rosa Golf Course. If you would like to know more about Rotary and becoming involved in a service organization that has a positive impact email BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org or BevMendel@carbonvalleyrotary.org

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Coupled with other passages about prayer, there are several takeaways that can benefit our prayer life. What can we learn?

According to Jesus in Matthew 6 we Christians are expected to pray, and it is good for our relationship with God to do so ‘early and often’. We don’t need a pedigree or Bible college in order to speak with our Heavenly Father, since He wants to hear our heart more than our eloquence. Prayer is just like talking to one another- except it is communicating with the most powerful intelligent Being in the universe! And this Holy God loves it when we talk to Him- He welcomes our prayer, and even prays for us through the Holy Spirit. I wonder if He ever prays that we would pray more…?

Psalms 5:1 suggests to me that God doesn’t care if we speak or groan- just so we pray. Since God has always been a prayer-hearing God, we can bring up anything at all to Him, since He is still as ready to hear from His children as He ever was. And imagine this: no matter how many people from around the world are speaking to Him at the same time, and in many different tongues, He can and does

hear and understand and answer each one.

There is NO bad time to pray. It’s great to start your day with thanksgiving, but we can pray “evening and morning and afternoon” according to Psalms 55:17. When we pray we are looking to our Benevolent Caretaker, and we know that He listens and loves us more than we love ourselves. Not only will He hear us but He will answer- though rarely in a spoken voice we can hear with our ears. Much of His response will come in the pages of Scripture as we search His love letter for answers.

Recently in the Mead Day parade my pickup began to overheat. I breathed an unspoken prayer to the Lord that my engine would not be damaged, and continued on. Since we were doing the parade to honor Him, I felt very good about asking, and surprise, surpriseno harm done. God cares about the mosquitoes as much as the bears.

Sometimes God answers immediately and sometimes He wants us to hold on for His timing. Sometimes the answer is ‘no’

because He knows much more than we do about what is good for us in the long haul. In that regard we should heed Jesus’ example of praying “Not My will, but Thine be done”.

Here is a huge caveat that affects our prayer found in Matthew 6:14,15. When we regard iniquity in our hearts by refusing to forgive others who have sinned against us, then God will NOT hear our prayer. He doesn’t ‘go deaf’, He simply acts in perfect character according to His word. Read those verses and the Lord’s Prayer that precedes them, and understand.

Psalms 5:7 tells us that grace opens God’s ears to us. In the Old Testament, the word lovingkindness is the New Testament equivalent of ‘grace’. Prayer takes us directly into God’s holy temple.

And what should we do there? Bow our hearts in reverence. We cannot come to God on our own merit, but under Jesus’ provision for us on the cross of Calvary. He bought us the privilege of praying. The last verse of Psalms 5 tells me that God likes joyful children. Taking refuge in Christ

has purchased us eternal happiness, and that should come out of our mouths in praises and song and thanksgiving. Do you see how long we will be singing in verse 11? Forever. God doesn’t need our praise, but He deserves it. And we need to exercise our praising muscles.

As believers in Jesus we are highly favored, and we should never get over it.

Talking to the Lord about anything and everything is what we should learn to do.

We can pray out loud and silently both day and night. Plan to lift up your voice to God more often. You need the practice and He wants the praise.

Jim pastors Abundant Life Church, where prayer is normal and God is in the blessing business. Come worship with us some Sunday at 10:00 am. We are at 4380 Highway 66 on the south side. Look for the blue awnings.

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital Welcomes First Baby

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dam and Jennifer Kiefer of Longmont are the proud parents of the first baby born at the newly opened UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital.

Xavier Kiefer was born at 8:31 a.m.

Friday. He weighed 6 pounds and 15 ounces and measured 20 inches.

“I love this hospital already,” Jennifer Kiefer said. “Everybody has been so kind since I stepped in here.”

Being the first baby born in a hospital definitely has its perks.

On Saturday morning, mom and baby had a surprise visit from a group of care providers bearing gifts. Dr. Heidi Pomfret, an obstetrician-gynecologist, lead the group into the room, wheeling in a large red Radio Flyer wagon full of goodies from physicians, midwives, nurses and staff members who care for patients at the hospital. The special package included the following: • Longs Peak Hospital onesie • Diapers • Handmade blanket • Handmade sweater • Classic baby books • $50 VISA gift card • Baby socks • Front baby carrier • UCHealth umbrella • Plush baby bath set for sink

• Baby blue stuffed elephant • Water bottles • Restaurant gift cards The 210,000-square-foot hospital at 1750 E. Ken Pratt Blvd. in Longmont officially opened Thursday morning with 51 inpatient beds and room to grow.

The hospital’s enhanced birth center includes comfortable, home-like private suites with plenty of natural light and a private bathroom and showers. Babies stay in the room with parents throughout the entire hospital stay, as conditions allow.

The birth center also features a Level II special care nursery for any babies who need a little extra care.

Other hospital features include an intensive care unit, four operating rooms, a Level III trauma center and emergency department, advanced cardiac services, a café, a gift shop, a meditation room and a courtyard.

LPH First Baby: Jennifer Kiefer of Longmont gazes at her newborn baby boy. Xavier Kiefer was born Sept. 1, 2017, at the newly opened UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont. He was the first baby to be born at the hospital.

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LPH First Baby Gift: Jennifer Kiefer and her newborn son, Xavier, were surprised with a visit from physicians and other care providers Saturday morning.

They gathered to present the Kiefers with a red wagon full of gifts for the first baby born at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital. The group included, from left, nurse Rene Dunne, nurse Amy Rogers, Dr. Heather Keene, nurse Terri Williams, obstetrics surgical tech Susie Dunnington, Dr. Heidi Pomfret, nurse Kristi Lewis and nurse Carla Love. Photo by Kelly Tracer, UCHealth.

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Healthy Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

A New Season, A New Fitness Plan!

Vertigo & Dizziness

all is here and you might be thinking about how you were going to eat better and exercise more over summer, but with kids out of school, parties, food/drinks, and vacations, life got in the way of your best intentions.

It's not too late to focus on your health again. Don't wait for January, start today by taking action to create a plan for yourself by thinking about these questions: How will you start eating better and where will you workout? Who is going to do this with you? What are some short term goals? Who/what do you need to say "no" to in order to give yourself the gift of fitness?

I want to share with you 5 things that will help you in your fitness plans: 1. Prioritize - I often hear people say they're too busy and don’t have time to workout or eat healthy. We're all busy, but you don't want the possible chronic health issues to take hold and wreak havoc in your life from inactivity. Prioritize your workouts just like they're a doctor apt and put them on the calendar. Plan ahead with healthy meals, create a shopping list, and choose to make healthy choices as often as you can.

2. Consistency comes from a strong Why and Community - My why is that I need to stay fit for my health, and I want to be healthy and present for my family. I have a child with severe special needs that will require my help every day for the rest of her life, so I need to remain strong and healthy for her and the rest of my family.

Also, I have a community of people in my fitness groups that I look forward to working out with 5 times per week. I know

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ertigo is the extremely uncomfortable sensation of feeling as if the room is spinning. It is very difficult to function while experiencing vertigo. Dizziness and light headedness provide a similar sensation, although less severe and less debilitating. The purpose of this article will be to briefly define the differences, causes and solutions for vertigo and dizziness.

Here are definitions: Dizziness characterized by a sensation of whirling motion, either of oneself or of external objects.

Vertigo is often caused by damage or disease in the inner ear.

The American Heritage® ScienceDictionary.

While vertigo is caused by a problem with the inner ear, dizziness can occur for many different reasons. Here are a few very common causes of dizziness: • Low blood sugar According to the American Diabetes Association, Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, usually less than 70 mg/dl and includes various symptoms including confusion, rapid heartbeat, lightheadedness, dizziness, hunger and nausea • Low blood pressure including orthostatic, which is the term for when blood pressure drops upon standing, resulting in light headedness and/or dizziness. Orthostatic blood pressure may occur for a few reasons, one is due to enduring stress which depletes the adrenal glands and kidney, which in turn affects the heart’s ability to properly circulate blood.

• Anemia, according to the Mayo Clinic, anemia occurs when your blood doesn't have enough red blood cells.

Symptoms are various, including irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, dizziness or lightheadedness.

• Blood deficiency blood volume insufficiency that may be due to regular

blood loss or a one time blood loss event that does not result in anemia • Clenching and grinding the teeth can also cause problems for the ear and cause either dizziness, vertigo or other inner ear conditions. It is a good idea to see your dentist or dental surgeon first, and modalities such as cranio-sacral therapy, massage, Rolfing and acupuncture can help make necessary adjustments and address the root cause.

Acupuncture, specific foods, Chinese herbal formulas and supplements are incredibly useful in the treatment of low blood sugar, low blood pressure, blood deficiency and anemia. I have personally experienced all of four of these conditions and have successfully used specific herbal formulas, supplements and foods to help restore regulation. Left unchecked, these can lead to more severe health conditions.

If you have been experiencing ongoing dizziness, it is important to see your doctor.

For the treatment of vertigo, a client introduced me to this very informative video from Carol Foster, MD / University of Colorado Denver that thoroughly explains the cause of vertigo and provides visual instructions to get rid of vertigo. Search Carol Foster, MD vertigo or go directly to this link: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mQR6b7CAiqk

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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many of the ladies feel the same way about my classes, and they know they are missed if they happen to miss class. What is your 'Why' and who is your community?

3. Natural Strengths and Weaknesses - Focus more on the many things you excel at and don’t get down on yourself if someone is better than you at something.

We need to avoid negative self-talk and comparing ourselves to others.

4. Try New Things - We are people of habit and get caught up in routines. If you feel bored or stuck in a rut, try learning a new skill, join my ladies only fitness group, or sign up for a fitness event in the area.

5. The Path To Success Will Not Be Straight, but there are less difficult paths to get there. Find a coach or trainer that will guide and help you attain your goals faster.

If you need help with your fitness goals, contact Tracy Rewerts NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Foam Roller Training Specialist at TimeForChangePersonalTraining. com or call 303-828-2856.

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Learn about PTSD & Lemons Teach About Breast Cancer @CNN When Erin Chieze saw an indentation on her breast in December 2015, her conclusion was immediate. "I instantly knew I had Teach Veterans and breast cancer," she wrote on Facebook, thanks to a breast cancer awareness photo a friend had shared. (See Your Physician for more info) Their Families – They Are Not Alone!

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e are using this outstanding film to spread the word to every Veteran and family member, they are NOT ALONE. There are many of us who care deeply, have been in combat, and will listen.

Qualified Listeners provides Veterans, Listening and Referring. We are the Catalysts for Recovery! We listen and then refer the person to the resources which match their interests and needs.

If you know a Veteran, of any war, or the spouse of a Veteran, or a family member of a Veteran, please bring them to the next showing of the film Acronym. It is a must-see for anyone and everyone who knows of people suffering from PTSD. To see the showing dates and times, go to https://www.qualifiedlisteners.org and click on the Acronym Films button at the top of the page.

If you know a Veteran or spouse or family member who wants to talk to someone who understands, please have them call us at 720-600-0860 or fill out the form Contact Us on our web site. They are NOT ALONE now!

Thank you for supporting the people who fought for and protect your freedom.

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Inaugural Mead Art in Public Places Project Completed

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he Town of Mead invites the public to attend a meet-and-greet on Saturday, September 9, to ask questions of the artist of the inaugural project of the Town of Mead Art in Public Places program: a tree carving at Mead Town Park.

The tree carving depicts a little boy sitting on the shoulders of his father, a farmer of sugarbeets, the crop that Mead has been known for since its incorporation in 1908. Local artist Faye Braaten, also known as “Chainsaw Mama,” completed the piece after being selected from the four artists who submitted qualifications to the Mead Public Arts Commission

in May. Three finalists were selected to submit a more detailed proposal, and the Commission selected Ms. Braaten’s piece, given its relevance to the history of Mead.

The timing of the project coincides nicely with the plans for the Mead Community Day & Sugarbeet Festival. The celebration will occur at Mead Town Park at 441 3rd St., Mead, from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m. and will include live music performances from Black Water Tribute Band and New Sensation, a tractor pull, vendors, and a fireworks display.

The meet-and-greet with Chainsaw Mama will occur at 1:30 p.m.

Chairperson of the Mead Public Arts Commission Linda Trahern states, “What a fun project to be a part of for my Town. I can’t wait to start looking for our next one!” She also welcomes the community to consider volunteering with the Commission, so that more voices can be represented in the Town’s search for future projects.

The Art in Public Places Program, started in January, 2016, is funded by the Town, which sets aside one percent of the cost of public capital construction projects. “It was an honor to be chosen to participate in the first Art in Public Places project,” Ms. Braaten states. “My desire is that it represents your community well and brings a smile to your face.”

For more information on this project, or to find out about how to volunteer, please visit the Town’s website at http://www. townofmead.org.

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Rusty Rentals Relocates

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ommunity Shred-It, paper shredding, and Food Drive benefiting Carbon Valley Help Center. Cost: 3 non-perishable food items per box of paper to be shredded *Cannot accept electronics or business files.

Carbon Valley Help Center- www. carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org When - October 7th, 2017 Time - Noon to 3:00 PM Where - American Family Insurance at 336 5th St in Frederick Free pumpkin per vehicle *while supplies last.

List of items CVHC is in need of below.

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Dry beans Canned fruit Canned meat or tuna Canned soups and stews Cereal Fruit Juice Macaroni & Cheese Vegetables Peanut Butter

usty Rentals LLC, owned by Rusty O’Neal has relocated to 225 Oak St, Frederick. With the move, Rusty Rentals has expanded the number of items it has available for rent.

Rusty Rentals is open 7:30am-7:30pm by appointment. The company can be reached at 720.504.RENT, RustyRental.com or on Facebook.

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Pasta Rice Diapers, Pull-Ups and Training Pants Baby Wipes Paper Towels individually wrapped Toilet Paper individually wrapped Shampoo Conditioner Bath wash Tissue Toothpaste Toothbrushes

Sponsors listed below.

Tracy Graham with RE/MAX Traditions 720-272-0183 Mark Pepin with Advantage Home Inspections Inc 303-881-1241 Rick Hinojos And Yesenia Salomon with American Family Insurance Rick 970-370-1232 and Yesenia - 303-485-0745 Cindy Vaughan with Peoples Bank 970-405-2185

Garden Fairies Community Service Project

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o assist residents who may need financial and / or physical assistance with their yards. The goal is to provide services such as yard clean up, mowing leaf removal etc. To designated seniors, initially focusing on the Tri-town area.

The intention is to unite businesses and individuals, working together for local residents in need and creating a sense of community throughout the area.

The first rounds will take place over several weekends this fall where volunteers will participate with mowing,edging, trimming bushes/trees, and taking leaves an initial visit.

9nce completed, each yard will receive a paver painted by children from Imagine Charter School at Firestone, each yard will also have a sign thanking our primary sponsors.

Michele was inspired by her father in law, Robert Tajchman. After many back surgeries, it has left him in a situation where he needs assistance in his yard.

Michele, along with her husband and her three teenage daughters, have been working in his yard for the past three years. Taking the time to help and visit with a senior resident not only helps the homeowner maintain a sense of pride in their yard, it also shows how much they are appreciated. Looking to help others

in similar situations, Michele decided to organize Garden Fairies.

To nominate a senior resident that would benefit, please contact: micheletajchman@gmail.com Please leave your name and contact information along with your nominee and their contact information. Include a brief description how this service would benefit the nominee.

Garden Fairies is volunteer based and is always looking for volunteers to share their time and/or donations to support the project. The dates to complete the work will be November 4th and 11th. Work will be completed in the morning on said dates. To sign up for volunteering or to donate supplies, please contact Michele.

Contact: Michele Tajchman micheletajchman@gmail.com 6618 Scenic Ct. Firestone, CO 80504 303-906-1633

Fort Collins Based Revive Properties Nationally Recognized Again With Two Housing Innovation Awards

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or the second consecutive year, Revive Properties of Fort Collins has been recognized with national awards for Innovation in Multi-Family Homes and Innovation in Production Homes. Since 2013, The U.S. Department of Energy’s Housing Innovation Awards has recognized the very best in innovation on the path to zero energy ready homes. This year’s winners include 26 homes and 24 builders from across the country. Homes receive this award by meeting the rigorous technical requirements of DOE Zero Energy Home program, and are so energy efficient that they are able to produce as much energy as they use with a renewable energy system, such as solar, and offer better indoor air quality and long-term durability.

"Housing Innovation Award winners represent the top 1% of builders across the country who successfully demonstrate they can meet the federal government's most rigorous specifications for highperformance homes," said Sam Rashkin, Chief Architect at DOE's Building Technologies Office. "Zero energy ready homes are designed to provide a whole new level of homeowner experience including ultra-low utility bills, ensured comfort, comprehensive water protection,

whole-house fresh air delivery, highcapture filtration, contaminant control, and enhanced durability."

Revive Properties was the Grand Winner of the nationally recognized Innovation in Multi-Family Homes award in 2016. Grand Winners for each category are selected by a distinguished group of national experts and will be announced at the 2017 Housing Innovation Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 11th at the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance's High Performance Home Summit in Atlanta, Georgia.

Chad and Todd Adams are the owners of Revive, the geothermal/solar community, located in North Fort Collins by the intersection of Willox and College Avenue. The homes are being built by Philgreen Construction, and now consist of 18 duplexes and 22 townhomes, with 15 additional zero energy townhomes to be completed in 2018. Susan McFaddin is the development consultants real estate broker for the project. Greg D. Fisher is the designing Architect. Many local design and contractors have worked to make this an award winning community.

To learn more about local Revive Properties projects, visit www.revivefc.com.

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"I Have A Dream" Begins Endowment with Donation from the O.J. and Mary Christine Harvey Educational Foundation

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Personal | Business Mead Community Food Bank Directors of The O.J. and Mary Christine Harvey Educational Foundation presented the check for $600,000 at "I Have A Dream's" Summer Donor Appreciation Event.

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his summer, The O.J. and Mary Christine Harvey Educational Foundation presented "I Have A Dream" with $600,000 to establish the Chris Harvey Endowment Fund and make the Foundation's support of Dreamer programming permanent.

"The O.J. and Mary Christine Harvey Educational Foundation truly understands the long term investment we make in our youth, and their incredibly generous gift illustrates that. This endowment will allow 'I Have A Dream' to provide educational opportunities for youth into perpetuity," said "I Have A Dream" CEO, Lori Canova.

The gift is given in honor of Chris Harvey (1927-2003), who was the first in her family to graduate from high school and continued her education to earn her bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma in History and Political Science in 1950. She taught in Nashville, Tenn. before moving to Boulder in 1958 when her husband O.J. Harvey joined the Psychology Department at the University

of Colorado. Education transformed Chris' life and provided her with life changing opportunities. She taught at Whittier Elementary for 30 years and established the Harvey Foundation with her husband to assist students without financial resources to advance their education.

Every year, when the board would discuss the pros and cons of each college student's application, Chris would admonish everyone "not to forget about the little kids."

Since Chris and OJ's passing, their nephew Terry Minton and colleague Jerry Felknor have directed the activities of the Harvey Foundation. Minton shared that "it has become very apparent to us that intervention and support for young students is the way to increase the odds that students will be able to make it through high school and be able to consume college level subject material.

'I Have A Dream' is our chosen vehicle to accomplish this goal."

Flood Anniversary – Rebuilding Continues Habitat for Humanity Site Blessing in Lyons September 13th

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he face of our landscape and lives of our neighbors were forever changed four years ago as a thousand-year rain pounded down upon Boulder, Larimer and Weld Counties. Tangled debris remains – like scars on the riverbanks – reminding us of the unfathomable devastation of those September days.

Yet it is also testament to the resolve for restoration with which that destruction has been met.

Habitat for Humanity is known for building housing and providing affordable mortgages to first time homeowners, based on need. But Habitat for Humanity of the Saint Vrain Valley expanded their mission four years ago. Its “ReBuild” program was initiated in response to needs imposed by the historic northern Colorado flooding in September 2013. The Longmontbased nonprofit organization has been involved in performing critical repairs and constructing homes for families displaced by the floods ever since.

On Wednesday, September 13th at 5:00 PM, the St. Vrain Habitat affiliate will be kicking off the construction of six new homes in Lyons, for flooddisplaced families, with a site blessing.

It will be held at 2nd Avenue and Park Street – the location for the homes.

The community is invited to attend and share in this celebration of the resiliency of the human spirit and the power of community.

Dave Emerson, St. Vrain Habitat’s Executive Director noted that, “Rebuilding of homes, lives and communities is ongoing. This painstaking yet healing work is made possible because of the generous financial support of the community and thousands of hours of volunteer time to construct these homes.”

“As the flood waters retreat in Texas and Florida, Habitat affiliates in those communities will engage in the same recovery and rebuilding efforts,” stated John Lovell, Director of Development for St. Vrain Habitat. “Our Park Street development is a perfect example of the long term commitment that Habitat makes to support the communities in which we live and work.”

Habitat for Humanity of the Saint Vrain Valley was established in 1988. They recently dedicated their 80th home. In addition, 22 critical repairs and rebuilding projects associated with the flooding of 2013 have been completed in Longmont, Lyons, Erie and Frederick. For more information about Habitat’s work, visit www.stvrainhabitat.org.

(Located at 4313 State HWY 66- Behind the 7-11 Store) 970-535-4439 2017 Food Box Distribution Dates You must call ahead to reserve a food box for the following dates: Thanksgiving Food Box: Saturday – November 18, 10:00 A.M – 12:00 NOON Christmas Food Box: Saturday – December 16, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON IN ADDITION: The Food Bank is open every Wednesday 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. for food assistance or to drop off food donations.

American Legion Post #1985 October things to do!

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ave you ever wondered what the building on the corner of 8th and Grant in Firestone is all about? You may see many cars there quite often. The American Legion serves as a member and community gathering spot for many. Are you a veteran in need of a little extra help or information on services available to you, please contact us? We are here for you.

October events: 6- Auxiliary Fish Fry-6 PM; 8th-Bowl Painting Party 1:00 PM. Public is welcome to join us. We encourage everyone,( guys, gals & kids), to participate in this fund raising event. The event is the Carbon Valley Help Center’s annual Empty Bowls event on November 18th at Frederick High School; 9th-Auxiliary Dinner -6 PM;13thLegion Steak Night w/ Karaoke 6 PM; 16thLegion Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches-6 PM; 20th – Legion Riders Dinner-6 PM; 23rd –

Riders Dinner,6 PM; 27th – SAL Dinner-6 PM;30th-SAL Dinner – 6 PM. Along with Monday Night Dinners, we also play darts @ 7 PM every week on Mondays.

Join us for our Bronco Pot Lucks every week. Good company, good food, and good fun. Don’t forget, we also host Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the event hall. This is open to everyone and a good way to enjoy some relaxing time with friends and family.

We serve dinner EVERY Friday night starting at 6 PM and EVERY Monday night at 6 PM. Everyone is welcome. Not a member? Not a problem. You are never a stranger to us.

We are located at 870 1st Street in Firestone, CO. Our phone number is 303833-3878 and we are open at 12 noon daily.

More information may be obtained by contacting Donna Lane@303-833-4172

TNT Plumbing of Firestone Celebrates One Year Anniversary

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NT Plumbing, LLC, locally owned and operated by U. S. Air Force Veteran Ronnie E Thornton II, celebrated one year in business September 1. Ronnie is a Master Plumber with 18+ years of plumbing experience. His father had a plumbing business and he “grew up” learning the trade.

Ronnie’s first year of business has been one of connecting with customer and fellow veterans. He even met someone from his hometown in Nebraska. He’s networked with other businesses and even found time to get married.

One of the most rewarding things of the first year was being able to sponsor youth sports teams. He felt good knowing that he played a small part in the kids playing baseball and ice hockey. Also, early in his year, he was asked to speak to preschool classes about plumbers.

He shared that plumbers are important because they allow us to have clean water to drink and hot water for showers.

Based in Firestone, TNT’s service

area is the i25 Corridor area. Quality and value pricing is at the core of TNT’s service selection. Services include: Appliance Hook-Ups, Drain Repairs, Drain Stoppages, Faucet Installs, Faucet Repairs, Fixtures, Gas line Installs, Gas line Repairs, Pressure Regulators, Repipes, Sump Pumps, Water Closets, Water Heater Installations, Water Heater Repairs, Water Line Repairs, Water Service Repairs, and Water Treatments.

TNT Plumbing is offering a 10% discount off every service, every day, to first responders, active duty military and veterans. They appreciate your service to our country and look forward to serving you!

TNT Plumbing will service you at your home or business 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Contact information is 720.526.2202, Ronnie@tnt1callplumbing. com or tnt1callplumbing.com. They are also located on Facebook. Please share your good TNT experience with your friends the old-fashioned way – word of mouth.

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Please Join Us On October 7th For Our 1st Annual Western Gala!!

Affordable Trips for fun and creating new friendships!

Comfortable Motorcoach transportation 4 night lodging 8 meals ( breakfast and dinners) Guided tours of Deadwood, Wildlife Loop Road /Custer State Park  Crazy Horse Memorial  Mt. Rushmore

Deep Conditioning Treatment

Flatirons Health & Wellness in Erie now has full time massage therapist and their physical therapist is now certified in dry needling. They are located at 1010 Carbon Court unit F in Erie and you can call 720-441-5001 for appointment or more information.

Ladies, join us for a group fitness class at Time For Change Personal Training Fitness Group. In Frederick - Foam Roller Myofascial Release Class on Mondays at 7pm, and Interval/Circuit Training with Foam Rolling on Wednesdays at 7pm. In Niwot - Interval/Circuit Training with Foam Rolling on Mondays and Fridays at 8:45am and Thursdays at 4:15pm. Your first session is free, then $40 for a 10 Session Punch Card, good at both locations.

Requirements: RSVP online and you'll need to bring your own Foam Roller to all classes. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Women's Fitness Specialist, and Foam Roller Training Specialist at http:// timeforchangepersonaltraining.com/ or call 303.828.2856.

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Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch (GOYR) would like to invite you and your family to a fun-filled afternoon to learn more about and hear the vision of the Ranch. GOYR is a local non-profit Christian organization with the mission to mentor children who are experiencing a difficult time in their lives, to empower youth to lead, and to strengthen families. Activities will include: • HOMEMADE CHILI • LIVE BLUEGRASS BAND • HORSEBACK RIDING • ARCHERY, and more!

The Gala will take place on Saturday, October 7th from 12-2:30 p.m., so please plan to join us for the festivities! Lunch will be served from 12-1. Program starts at 1 and ends with time to experience Ranch activities. Please send your RSVP to programs@goyr.org. Graceful Oaks is located at 8090 County Road 14 (Eastern edge of Frederick). For more information about GOYR, please visit www.goyr.org or visit our Facebook page.

Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills and much more!

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Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch's 1st Annual Western Gala!!

Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch (GOYR), a local non-profit offering hope and healing through horses to children of the community, would like to invite you and your family to a fun-filled afternoon to learn more about and hear the vision of the Ranch. Activities will include: • HOMEMADE CHILI • LIVE BLUEGRASS BAND • HORSEBACK RIDING • ARCHERY, and more!

The Gala will take place on Saturday, October 7th from 12-2:30 p.m., so mark your calendars now and plan to join in the festivities!

Lunch will be served from 12-1. Program starts at 1 and ends with time to experience Ranch activities. Please send your RSVP to programs@goyr.org or RSVP on our Facebook page. Graceful Oaks is located at 8090 County Road 14 (Eastern edge of Frederick). For more information about GOYR, please visit www. goyr.org or visit our Facebook page.

Holiday Gift Boutique 12/9 A Holiday Gift Boutique will be held at the Prairie Greens Clubhouse, 7781 Mountain View, Frederick, Sat., Dec 9, 9am-5pm. Christmas cookie sets, Pink Zebra Home Fragrance, homemade gifts and much more will be displayed. Hot chocolate will be served.

Eerie Erie Walk/Run The Erie Optimist Club is sponsoring their Annual Eerie Erie 5K and 10K Walk/Run on Saturday, October 28th.

Registration and information can be obtained at the Erie Optimist Club website http://erieoptimists.org.

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

Food Will Be Available.

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

Bowl Painting Party for Empty Bowls Project Public invited!

October 8 at 1:00pm at the American Legion Post #1985 at 870 1st Street in Firestone.

Cost is $10.00. You will receive an unpainted bowl and supplied with paints and brushes to create your masterpiece. The finished bowl is then donated to the Carbon Valley Help Center for their Empty Bowls fund raiser on November 18th at the Frederick High School.

The event is hosted by Unit #1985 Auxiliary. We invite everyone to join us (and yes, that includes the guys). Test your imagination for a great cause. Bring a snack to share if you like and lets have a great afternoon. Contact Donna for details. RSVP 303-833-4172.

Firestone Art & Music

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he Firestone Cultural Committee is excited to partner with the Carbon Valley Regional Library to host the Firestone Art & Music event.

Artwork on display during the month of October Event: Oct. 7, 2017, 1-4 p.m.

Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone About the Art & Music Show

The Firestone Art and Music Show will feature local artists from Firestone, Frederick, Dacono and Mead. The event is a great time to meet artists, listen to live music, take part in children's activities and a community art project, enjoy refreshments and take part in this special event. Refreshments will be served compliments of the Firestone Cultural Committee.

Call the Town of Firestone for more info at 303-833-3291.

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Real E$tate Re$ource$ Cindy Campbell Associate Broker

Alliance

512 4th Ave. Longmont CO 80501

Each office independently owned and operated

Tri-town resident for 20 years 11 Years Licensed Agent

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Cindy@ColoradoWelcomeHome.com

Ready to Sell? 3 Ways an Experienced Realtor® Helps Get You Started

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he process of putting your home on the market and finding your next place can be overwhelming for most people.

Fortunately, an experienced agent can help you weigh all your options. Here’s where a professional might start: 1. Researching your home’s value An experienced local agent will have the pulse on the current market and exclusive access to the most up-to-date MLS sold information. Together, you can review how much comparable properties have been selling for and how long they lingered on the market. An experienced agent can provide a realistic idea of what your home is worth, and how fast (or long) it could take to find a buyer.

2. Working with your budget After you learn what your current home is worth, you’ll be able to hone in your options for your next one. An experienced agent can give you an idea of what types of properties and which

neighborhoods are in your budget. A good agent who knows the area well will also be aware of local housing trends.

He or she can advise you when might be a good time to buy.

3. Making your home market-ready There may be work to do before you put your house on the market. Some repairs and upgrades are worth the time and expense, while others are not.

An experienced Realtor can help you prioritize repairs. He or she can also recommend a home inspector for an expert opinion on features like roofs and HVAC prior to listing it.

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t is all about people for Realtor Jen Kearns, who recently joined RE/MAX Nexus in Firestone.

Jen decided to enter Real Estate because she loves helping others reach their goals. A Pennsylvania native, Jen brings her friendly, outgoing personality to Nexus because as she says, “I like focusing on what works.

I like working with others who can see outside the box, and bring creativity to their work."

Jen found that becoming a realtor was her perfect fit after focusing on raising three children. She adds that she is definitely a team player and if someone tells her she can’t do something, she doubles her effort to prove them wrong.

“I know that success lies completely with my effort,” she said. She offers clients a stress-free experience by combining quality customer service, problem solving, and solid communication skills, and enjoys working with both Buyers and Sellers in Weld, Boulder and Larimer Counties.

A resident of Longmont, Jen met her husband just a week after moving to Colorado 16 years ago. Together the family participate in all the outdoor activities our state offers including mountain biking, snow shoe shoeing, and hiking. “I love living in Colorado. This will always be home to me.” A true Renaissance woman, Jen is also a published author. Her first book Flawed received many positive reviews. She is now writing a follow up to her first book.

RE/MAX/Nexus Managing Broker, Abby Renner, comments, “We are so excited to welcome Jen to our office. She brings an amazing energy with a true passion to serve her clients and to learn and grow in the Real Estate profession.”

Jen can be reached at jenkearns14@gmail. com, or on her cell 720.526.5434.

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Not All Paints are Created Equal

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rustrated with the exterior paint on your home? If you feel you had a good paint job, but the paint isn’t lasting, it could be explained by the quality of your paint.

When considering quality, one must look at pigments, solids and binders.

Premium, quality paints that are applied properly save you money in the long run.

The costly part of painting your home is the labor, so it's a good idea to make sure your painting contractor is using a premium paint.

The more pigment in your paint, the longer it will last. Paints that contain inexpensive lower quality pigments will fade quickly and need more coats, costing you more in the short and long term. Paints containing high quality pigments will hold their color longer.

Most agree the best pigments contain titanium dioxide.

Paint also contains

solvents - water for acrylics and mineral spirits in oils.

Check that the paint to be used on your home has a high percentage of solids so that what is left on your surfaces will last. An inexpensive paint may have a high level of solids only because cheap fillers were used, so you want to make sure your paint contains 35% - 55% solids by weight.

The binder in your paint is what holds everything together and is important as well. Acrylic binders are the most weather resistant.

It is also important to use paint manufactured for the proper surface.

Most latex paints work for covering wood, trim, hardboard siding, vinyl and aluminum. The best coating for stucco is an Elastomeric paint which is thicker and more flexible.

Most important is the prep. Even the best paint can fail if the surfaces aren’t properly prepared before application!

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

Happiness Through Horses Hoedown on September 24th has been postponed until Spring 2018!

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hank you so much for supporting our mission here at Happiness Through Horses.

Considering the recent and ongoing natural disasters in our country, we feel it is best to postpone our upcoming Happiness Hoedown event scheduled for Sunday September 24th to next spring. The focus of so many is on contributing to the relief and recovery efforts for family, friends and others in need. For ticket holders please let us know if you would like to apply your purchase to the postponed date, refund your money or donate.

Concerns run very deep for all affected by these difficult events. However, there is still a very big need in our communities to provide valuable resources for youth struggling with mental health challenges. We will be continuing our strong efforts to provide needed resources for families in our communities. Our event will be rescheduled for a later time to be determined, however, if it is on your heart to donate here is the link to our website. www.happinesshorses.org Keep an eye out for our newsletter for updates and new fun opportunities to be involved!

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Senior Law Day in Weld Weld County RSVP is proud to announce the annual Senior Law Day Weld County. Come join us on October 6th from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Convention Center in downtown Greeley. There’s a whole lot in store for everyone joining us and are particularly excited about hosting this year’s event at the newly constructed Double Tree Hotel by Hilton Convention Center in Downtown Greeley! Registration will start at 7:30 a.m. inside the Convention Center and parking will be available at the hotel, UCCC and Greeley Senior Center. Workshops include topics such as consumer rights, reverse mortgages, and Medicaid, and all will be held during the morning. Pre-registration will close on October 3, 2017 but, walk-ins are welcome!

So make sure you register early and guarantee your spot. A $5 dollar donation is suggested, but not required, and will be handing out a copy of the Colorado Senior Law Book by the Colorado Legal Association while supplies last. We are all very excited, and we hope to see you all there October 6th!

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Colorado Cities & Towns Week was 9/11-17

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ow in its fifth year, Colorado Cities and Towns Week, is an opportunity for municipalities to connect with residents and remind them of the vital services provided by their city or town as well as acknowledge outstanding municipal employees and/or volunteers. Established by the Colorado Municipal League (CML), it provides a unified statewide opportunity to recognize municipal employees and volunteers, and to educate citizens on what municipal government is all about.

As part of this celebration, CML runs a Municipal Hero program to recognize municipal employees, citizen leaders, and volunteers who help to strengthen their communities. According to CML, “the goal of the Municipal Hero Award program is to acknowledge individuals who have demonstrated ongoing dedication to their cities or towns and have gone above-andbeyond to make their c o m m unities great places to live, work a n d / o r play.”

Community Relations Manager Megan Williams

35th Annual Eerie Erie is October 28 Registration is now open

Location: Erie Middle School, 650 Main Street, Erie, CO 80516 Race Day: Saturday, October 28 Packet pickup & On-site registration: 7:30am – 9:00am We will have light breakfast munchies,

Frederick Community Relations Manager, Megan Williams, was recognized as a Municipal Hero nominee for her contributions to the community in 2016.

According to the nomination form, “Megan thrives in our community that lets her extend her ideas and energy into worthwhile projects. Not only does she strive to create and maintain robust communications channels and community outreach programs for residents to stay connected to the town, but she’s always willing to help other organizations as well.”

In other CML news, Mayor Pro-Tem Laura Brown reached the Fundamental level of CML’s MUNIversity program, which required her to complete 30 training credits. This program was started in January 1991 by the League’s Executive Board to recognize the efforts of officials who go the extra mile to increase their knowledge of municipal government and their capacity to lead. Additionally Town Manager Matt LeCerf was reelected to the CML Executive Board, which is comprised of 21 elected officials and key municipal staff members. This board is responsible for overall finances, management and policy affairs of the League.

CML is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established in 1923 and represents the interests of 269 cities and towns. For more information on the Colorado Municipal League, please visit www.cml.org or call 303-831-6411.

coffee & hot chocolate available And don’t forget to pick up your awesome long-sleeve, hi-performance shirts!! Very cool design this year.

school track 1/4 mile -no age restrictions, no registration required)

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10K Run start: 9:30 am 5K Run/Walk start: 9:45 am (Strollers and dogs on leashes allowed but please line up in the back of the line of runners.

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After-Race Activities Four Race Series $1,000 Winner Selected Raffle for GREAT prizes All proceeds benefit programs for the youth of our community.

Eerie Erie has joined the Four Race

Series which means you have a chance at winning a nice cash prize at the Eerie Erie.

We look forward to seeing you there! * Race times are subject to change – please check here for the latest information.

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Thank you for supporting Erie High School Students: Our Stakeholders!

Erie Chamber of Commerce September 2017 Event Calendar Business After Hours:

 Wednesday, October 25 5:30pm7:30pm; Citywide Banks, 199 S. Briggs Street, Erie, CO 80516 This is a joint chamber event with the Lafayette Chamber

Erie Business Connections:

 Thursday, October 5 – 7:45am9:00am  Thursday, October 19 – 7:45am – 9:00am; Calvary Bible Church, 615 Evans Street, Erie Visitors Welcome!

445 Leads Group:

 Tuesday, October 10 – 4:45pm – 6:00pm  Tuesday, October 24 – 4:45pm – 6:00pm; Industrial Revolution Brewing Company, 285 Cheesman

Network at Noon:

 Tuesday, October 3 11:45am1:00pm; Erie Community Center, 450 Powers Street, Erie  Tax Preparation tips-Rocky Mountain Tax & Accounting John and Mary Bennett

Business Watch:

 Thursday, October 5 8:00am9:00am; Erie Police Department, 1000 Telleen, Erie

Special Events:

 Miner’s Blast Saturday, October 7 11:00am5:00pm; Coal Creek Park, 575 Kattell Street, Erie  Wine and Cheese Festival Saturday, Oct. 14 12:00pm-4:00pm Coal Creek Park, 575 Kattell Street, Erie

Dear Erie Chamber of Commerce Member,

The Board of Director’s elections will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

The nominating committee has selected the following individuals to appear as candidates on the upcoming ballot, which will be mailed to you in mid-October.

Baille Barbour Peter Benkowski Nate Cervantes Todd Codrey Barrie Goettsche Ellen Miller In accordance with the Erie Chamber of Commerce by-laws: Article V, Section 3: Additional names of candidates for Directors can be nominated by petition bearing the signatures of at least 25% of the members of the Chamber. Such petition shall be filed with the Committee within ten (10) days after the nominating committee presents its report to the Chamber Vice President. The determination of the Committee as to the validity of the petition(s) shall be final. A letter of acceptance by the nominee must accompany a nomination by petition; and Section 4: Nominations shall close at the end of the designated ten (10) day period. A ballot listing all candidates in alphabetical order shall be prepared and sent to all Chamber members.

If you have any questions regarding your right to petition, please contact the Erie Chamber Office.

Respectfully, Elle Cabbage, Exec. Dir.

Mead Community Day & Sugerbeet Festival Parade Photos Courtesy of Dean Hendrickson

Congratulations to the CDSBF Parade winners: 1st Place - Country Kids Preschool 2nd Place - Kiowa Creek Coaches 3rd Place - Mead High School Dance Team

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

Board of Directors

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.

Thank you 16th Annual Chamber Open Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor SILVER Sponsors

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COPPER Sponsors A.R. Sanders & Co LLC Black Hills EnergyCarbon Valley VFW Post 9741 Carbon Valley Help Center Halleck Willard Inc Longmont Dairy

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New Members Two Brothers Bicycles Rick Darenberg Firestone, CO 2BrothersBicycles.com

Bank of Colorado Gwen Stouder Longmont, CO www.bankofcolorado.com

Sam’s Club Cristina Garcia Longmont, CO Samsclub.com

NOCO HBA Gregory Miedema Windsor, CO www.nocohba.com

E.L.F. Grill Ryan Bertram Dacono, CO www.elfgrill.com

Chamber and Community Events:

CV Toastmasters has a New Meeting Location!

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ffective immediately the Carbon Valley Toastmasters will be meeting every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at 320 Maple Street Frederick, CO 80530.

Come, check it out and find out how leaders and speaker are made.

Contact Annamarie at 720.318.8422 for more information.

Upcoming Chamber Events: October 5, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Business After Hours @ Front Range Orthopedics @ Indian Peaks Medical Center on Hwy. 52 in Frederick

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

October 11, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone

October 12, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick

November 9, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank Conference Room in Firestone

October 11, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall

October 12, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course

November 15, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @ Pepper’s Fireside Grille in Firestone

October 12, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank Conference Room in Firestone

November 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon – NON PROFIT SHOWCASE @ Saddleback Golf Club in Firestone

October 12, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – GRAND OPENING and Joint Business After Hours – Co Hosted by Mahnke Auto Body and Purifoy Chevrolet in Ft. Lupton October 13, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Java Mama of Firestone October 18, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @ Pepper’s Fireside Grille in Firestone October 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District Administration Office, 320 Maple Ave., in Frederick

November 16, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone November 17, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Java Mama in Firestone November 18, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Office Conference Room

Upcoming Community Events: Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Bingo @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone

October 21, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ Prairie Greens in Frederick October 23, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall October 24, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall October 25, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall October 27, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Halloween Safe Night @ Firestone Regional Sports Complex,6850 Tilbury Ave. in Firestone November 8, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone November 13, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall November 14, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall

October 19, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone

Every Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – American Legion Friday Night Dinner @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone

October 20, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Office Conference Room

October 9, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono city Council Meeting @ City Hall

November 15, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall

November 2, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Business After Hours @ TBD

October 10, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall

November 18, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ Prairie Greens in Frederick

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

October 10, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick

November 14, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick

November 22, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall

Julia K. Davis, Executive Director

The Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking Chamber Board of Directors Nominations. Please fill out the form on the Chamber website www.carbonvalleychamber. com or contact the Chamber at info@carbonvalleychamber. com for more information.

Sheryl Fuehrer Named Branch Manager at Adams Bank and Trust S h e r y l Fuehrer, has lived in Colorado for the last 21 years and been a Firestone resident for past 11, she has been named Branch Manager of Adams Bank and Trust, 8308 Colorado Blvd, Firestone. Sheryl joined Adams Bank & Trust in 2016, and has over 15 years in banking experience. She is very excited to be involved in the community and is looking forward to adding value and trust to the Frederick, Firestone, and Dacono area.

Sheryl is married to Patrick Fuehrer and has two sons, Breydan 18 and Corbyn 16. She enjoys hiking, fishing, and camping.

Sheryl is looking forward to visiting with you at the Adams Bank & Trust Firestone location on September 14th for their annual BBQ. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some great food and learn about the rich history of Adams Bank & Trust and ask any questions about how she can make a difference in your banking needs. Sheryl can be reached at 303-833-3575 or by email at safuehrer@ abtbank.com.

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FOR SALE: furniture-vintage sofa & chair, dresser/ mirror, computer desk, lift chair, 2 rocker recliners.

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Horse Boarding, just west of Firestone Safeway, Indoor & Outdoor Arena ,Grass Hay Fed 3xday Single Horse $375 Month, Double Horse Pen $700 Cleaned Daily 303-746-7786 [10-17] A Holiday Gift Boutique will be held at the Prairie Greens Clubhouse, 7781 Mountain View, Frederick, Sat., Dec 9, 9am-5pm. Christmas cookie sets, Pink Zebra Home Fragrance, homemade gifts and much more will be displayed. Hot chocolate will be served. [10-17] FOR SALE: 2003 33' Winnebago Sightseer motor home w/1 slide & low mileage. New: Batteries, TV, awning, front window. Tires have only about 6000 miles on them and generator newly redone. Tow bar with Patriot blue ox brake system. Storage galore, in new condition. $42,500 303-833-5189 [10-17]

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Vol. 18, Issue 10

EDUCATION TTER S A M

ages! l l a r o through October!

Fun f Family Oriented & VERY Reasonably Priced!!

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Get lost in the hay bale Maze! Play in the corn crib! Climb on the hay pyramid!

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SCHOLARSHIPS 6-12 GRADE 9-12TH

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eed money for college? The Veterans of Foreign Wars … the VFW … gives out more than 2 million dollars in college scholarships every year to 9th … 10th … 11th and 12th grade students through its Voice of Democracy scholarship contest. All you need to do is write and record a 3 to 5 minute audio essay on a patriotic theme. This year’s theme is “American History: Our Hope For The Future.” The top National prize is a $30,000 scholarship and first-place state winners receive a trip to Washington, D.C. Visit the VFW’s website at: www.vfw.org for additional information.

The student entry deadline is October 31, 2017.

Gratitude to Habitat for Humanity and Volunteers and FHS Football Team I wish to thank first of all, God most high, who makes all things possible, and then Habitat for Humanity, for transforming my 51-year-old home into a good looking, attractive residence. Unending thanks to their very gracious people, to volunteers and skilled workers. To staff members Nichole Starck, Doug Miller, Ed Heasonie and Warriors Coach Fields, who volunteered his football team. This was volunteerism above and beyond the norm. I was made to feel like an honored guest.

Kudos and blessings to all. Also to Brenda Hart.

You will all be remembered.

Mary Anne Johnson

6-8TH

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ould you like to win money for college? The Veterans of Foreign Wars … the VFW … gives out over 1 million dollars in awards every year to 6th, 7th and 8th grade middle school students through its Patriot’s Pen essay contest. All you need to do is write a 300 to 400 word essay on a patriotic theme. This year’s theme is “America’s Gift to My Generation” The top National prize is $5,000.

Visit the VFW’s website at: www.vfw.org for additional information.

The student entry deadline is October 31, 2017.

Book by

JOHN AUGUST

Music and Lyrics by

ANDREW LIPPA

FHS Theatre presents

FHS Booster Super Saturday Casino Night

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arly Bird sales are starting for the Super Saturday Casino Night held annually by the FHS Booster Club. The adult community event will be held on February 3rd, 2018 at the Carbon Valley Rec Center. Tickets at the door will be $65 – the early bird rate is $35 per person if purchased in October. The price will go up monthly. The price includes Food, Casino Style Games, Silent Auction, and Cash Bar. The Casino Night is a fundraiser for the boosters’ general fund, which provides grants to the FHS clubs and organizations as well as school wide events. Last year the Boosters raised $3700.00 from this fun event and have given it all back to the school programs at FHS. To purchase tickets go to: http://www. fhsbooster.com/events/casino-night/ The Ohs Booster Club is currently seeking sponsors for the Super Saturday Casino Night.

If interested email Vicepresident@fhsbooster.com or go to http://www.fhsbooster.com/sponsors/

Photo: Chad Vanhousdall Grand Prize Winner at the 2017 Super Saturday Casino Night Hosted by the FHS Booster Club.

FHS Homecoming 2017 Parade, Tailgate & Game – All Huge wins for the Community

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November 2nd at 2pm

4th, 9th-11th at 7pm Tickets: $10 adults. $5 Seniors & Children ages 3-14 Only @Frederick High School!

Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/Rich Entertainment Group, John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E&M, Dancing Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Harvey Weinstein/Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures.

n Friday the 8th of September the downtown streets of Frederick were lined with spectators for the 2017 FHS Homecoming Parade. Flag bearers Bailey Carroll and Travis Wyatt led the Parade. The Grand Marshalls were Coach Roger Dufour and Language Arts Teacher Diane Starkey.

The spectators got to meet the Homecoming Court: Freshmen Attendants: Joseph Gardner and Asia Paludo, Sophomore Attendants: Brandon Hornby and Tia Shirley, Junior Attendants: Cobe Quinlan and Macey Murfitt and Senior attendants: Darian Berg, Makenna Goodard, Doyle Schroth, and Isabelle Esquivel. The Homecoming King and Queen Mateo Rives and Mylie Tarnowski The spectators cheered on floats from all the many FHS organizations and teams and many community floats including the Carbon Valley Dreamers, the Carbon Valley Parks and Rec District Soccer Teams and our amazing 4th and 8th grade future Warrior Football Teams. The Staff and administration handed out blue and gold beads while the Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors danced and celebrated their classes with floats decorated to the Homecoming theme of Wizard of OZ – “There’s no Place like Homecoming” The parade ended at the FHS Booster Homecoming Tailgate. The FHS Booster

Club gave out over 400 hotdogs and iced cold water (Mahnke Auto Body). The FHS students hosted free games and activities.

The attendees earned tickets and cashed those tickets in for prizes including Blue and Gold beads, headbands, noisemakers, sun-glasses, crazy hair wigs and more! Special thanks to Any Time Fitness for sponsoring the tailgate and helping with the cost of the prizes!

The Tailgate ended at 6:30pm with just enough time for everyone to grab a seat for the Football Game.

The Warriors entered the field by busting through the new Warrior Banner provided by the FHS Booster Club and held by parents of the Cheerleaders. It was standing room only as the Warrior Football Team led by Coach Peeples showed everyone that their hard work and dedication had indeed paid off. The warriors had 112 yards passing with a touchdown reception by Brandon Hornby.

They also had 243 yards rushing including a touchdown by James Jones. Luke Dunker went 1-2 on his PAT kicks and had a 31-yard field goal. The Warriors went on to beat Conifer 16-0.

The game ended with the FHS Band playing the Fight Song and the Rowdy Crowd rushing the Field. It was a great night to be part of the Frederick High School Community.

Vol. 18, Issue 10

The Carbon Valley Consumer Report—Like us at Facebook.com/CarbonValleyConsumerReport

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October 2017 events

Money Matters: Medicare Planning – Wednesday, October 4; 6:30 pm Gain a clearer picture of the current plans, parts, supplements, periods, providers and other options that are available to you.

Firestone Art & Music Show Reception – Saturday, October 7; 1:00 pm Enjoy the work of local artists, listen to musicians, participate in children's crafts, and join us for refreshments.

Early Literacy Fair - Wednesday, October 11; 9:00 am Visit any time during our free Early Literacy Fair to enjoy imagination and musical games, fun crafts and much more with your child!

Finding, Downloading, and Listening to Podcasts - Tuesday, October 17; 6 pm Learn about where to find podcasts, how to download them and how to manage your podcast library. Bring your digital device with you and leave with a

Renew | Remodel Repair

Any Hair Color Service!

Carbon Valley Regional Library

new podcast! Registration required.

Looming Hats for Charity – Wednesday, October 18 and 25; 2:00 pm Learn a new skill while helping chemotherapy patients during this twosession hat looming class. Ellen Miller, from the charity "Passing Hats", will show you how to easily create a knitted hat using a round loom. Finished hats will be will be given to cancer patients.

All supplies will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Registration required.

Live Clue: Memes – Friday, October 20; 6:30 pm Play a live version of Clue. Someone has been murdered and it is up to you and your team to solve the mystery!

Registration; Grades 6-12.

Escape the Library – Saturday, October 21; 1:00, 1:45, 2:30 and 3:15 pm Individually or with a team, try and beat the clock by solving a series of brainteasers and puzzles to save yourself from a virus that is infecting all of humanity. Registration; Grades 6-12.

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Child Care in the Carbon Valley Area Bloom! Montessori Preschool Longmont Ages 2yrs – 6 yrs (303)776-8173—L

Forever Young Child Care Frederick/Erie All Ages (970)402-3997—L

Busy Bee Preschool Ridgecrest Ages 3yrs - 5yrs (303)506-8825—L

Frederick Day Care Country Side Ages 6mo and up (720)362-2644—L

Capture the Magic Child Care Frederick All Ages (720)224-6166—L

Grandma Bea Day Care Mead Ages 2yrs-4yrs (970)535-0109—L

Catching Butterflies Preschool Idaho Creek, Firestone Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (970)301-0942—L

Here We Grow www.hwgchildcare.com Longmont—L Home Away from Home Sagebrush Ages Birth – 7yrs (720)333-4889—L

Exploring Minds Academy Erie Ages 6wks – 12yrs (303)828-3452—L

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

Imaginations at Work Firestone Little People’s Place Wyndham Hill Ages 3yrs – 5yrs Ages Birth – 5yrs (303)833-6745—L (720) 535-8040—L Just Like Home Childcare Little Wonders Daycare Frederick/Savannah sub.

Wyndham Hill Ages Birth – 12yrs All Ages (303)827-8792—L (303)774-0874—L Lion’s Den Kim Sanger’s Family Child Legacy Elementary Care, Erie School Ages (K - 5th grade) Ages 8mo – 12 yrs (720)652-8169 (303)828-4620—L Lilya’n Friends Love & Laughter Day Care Firestone The Farm-Frederick (561) 685-6075 All ages Ages 3mos– 5yrs 720-204-6856—L Little Critters Many Blessings Child Care Firestone Center (303)817-7139—L Ages 1yr-12yrs Little Blessings Preschool LLC (303)857-2359—L Sagebrush Marcy’s Daycare Ages 3yrs – 5yrs Old Frederick (303)482-5352—L Ages 6wks – 5yrs (303)833-3411—L

Miss Amy’s Preschool St. Vrain Ranch Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (303)833-4030—L Miss Ross’s Daycare Firestone Ages Birth – 3yrs (858)228-0619—L Messiah Lutheran School 1335 Francis St., Longmont Ages 2.5yrs – 5yrs Monarch Preschool Carbon Valley Ages 3yrs – 5yrs 720-633-7808—L Kindergarten Enrichment Mon, Wed 12pm-3pm Ages 5yrs & 6yrs (303)776-3466 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

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

Playhouse Day Care St. Vrain Ranch Ages Birth – 5yrs (303)833-3648—L

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

Rising Stars Child Care All Ages (303)257-0384—L Sharon’s Daycare Ridgecrest Ages 6wks – 6yrs (303)833-4529—L

Tammy’s Daycare St. Vrain Ranch-Firestone Ages 6wks – 12yrs (303)833-2791—L Tiny Tykes Child Care Firestone All Ages (970)303-7281—L

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

Toddlers R Us No Name Creek Ages 2yrs – 5yrs (720)675-5998—L

L— Licensed Provider~If you provide child care please e-mail information to carbonvalley@ gmail.com. This listing is free as space is available. The CVCR is not responsible for any errors or issues with individuals/services.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead fear the Lord and turn your back on evil.

Then you will gain renewed health and vitality.” Pr 3:5-8, NLT

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Labormax Staffing Expands New Location In Longmont!

New Job Opportunities For Local Area Residents And Surrounding Areas!

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aborMax Staffing, a national, staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in Longmont, Colorado.

The office is offering a full range of staffing and employment services.

LaborMax Staffing is a firstclass staffing Danielle Douglas

agency that prides itself on creating a valuable connection between workers searching for employment and businesses seeking a solution to their staffing needs.

We work within a vast array of industries and provide part-time, full-time and temp-to-hire positions. We offer work with no discrimination of age, individuals whom are seeking a second chance and needing an opportunity, mom’s going back into the work field, persons needing some extra income and/or trying to find long term employment. Our team benefits with a flexible schedule and daily pay.

We strive to foster trusting, mutually

valuable relationships with employers and job seekers, and then create meaningful employment connections that build successful businesses and careers. LaborMax Staffing not only can find placement for individuals in the community, but also provide employers with the workforce they need, quickly and cost-effectively.

"Changing People’s Lives Is What We Do, Putting Them Back To Work Is How We Do It”, is LaborMax Staffing’s company motto and it rings true as to what they have accomplished in the Denver Metro area and nation-wide so far. “Our goal is to get our community working again and be able to enhance economic growth”, stated Recruiter Danielle Douglas.

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Awana Club in Carbon Valley

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wana is at Purpose Church! Awana is a discipleship ministry providing a fun atmosphere while learning for ages 3 years to 12th grade. An in-depth description is available at www.awana.org. We have a different theme night each week. Activities include games, crafts, Bible teaching, handbooks, local outings, and regional events. Wednesdays 6-7:30pm at 9993 CR 11 Firestone (corner of Sable & Birch). Call Steph Johnson for more information 303. 506.9949.

What’s The Real Secret To Losing Weight And Improving Your Health?

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ow many times have you said to yourself, “This time is going to be different. This time I’m really going to eat smarter and exercise more often.” Vowing to change behaviors is easy. Actually finding the right plan – and sticking with it – that’s the tricky part.

There are no guarantees in life, of course.

But the folks at Anytime Fitness believe they’ve come up with a formula to help almost anyone improve their health and fitness, no matter how much assistance they need.

“It’s all about personalized support and coaching, and making fitness fun, not boring,” said Nicole Grine, owner of Anytime Fitness Firestone. “The key is developing a realistic plan that includes a wide variety of workouts and a partner or partners to help you stay on track.”

To help as many people in the community as possible Get to Healthier Place®, Anytime Fitness is offering a special

“Join for $1” deal to new members who join the gym Oct. 3 to 5. The special offer features a free personal training session which includes: • A free fitness consultation • A free personalized 30-day fitness plan • Free access to the new Anytime Fitness mobile app VIDEO: Anytime Fitness App Demo “Our new mobile app is a really big deal,” Grine said. “It has the largest library of workout programs available on any fitness app. Think of it as ‘a new workout everyday’ to help you stay motived. And our staff will be more than happy to help you figure out which workout programs are right for you.”

The Anytime Fitness app allows members to set daily, weekly, and longterm goals and to track their progress towards those goals.

The app also provides gym usage information, tracks steps taken, calories burned, calories

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

720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas Frederick St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Monday - Wednesday 8:30am Friday 8:30am Friday 6:00pm (Espanol) Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am and 10:00am, 12:00pm & 5:00pm (Espanol) (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal

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.

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

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

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

Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:30am 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net Pastor Ruby Narucki

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bnai Yisra’ĕl in YHUH Firstone, CO 80504 7th day Sabbath Fellowship in Firestone 970-430-8594

L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School & Services at 8:30a & 10:30a 451 Oak St., Frederick 303.304.1159 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton

Carbon Valley Lutheran Worship Sundays, 10am Centennial Elementary 10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone 720.833.8873 www.carbonchurch.com Pastor Tim Spiegelberg

Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 8a, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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.

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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 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 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

Centerpoint Church 14478 E I-25 Frontage Rd Longmont 80504 (NE corner of I25 & Hwy 66 970.481.0156 Jon and Gina Horner Guardian Angels Catholic Church 109 S. 3rd St. Mead, CO 80542 Daily Mass: Mon 5:30p Tu-Th 7:30a Fri 8:30am Sat Anticipatory Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am 1st Sunday: 6:00p mass 970-535-0721 info@meadangels.org Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator

Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss Grandview Church Meets at Mead Middle School Sunday 9:30am 620 Welker Ave. Mead 720.899.1126 Pastor Bruce Hendrich 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 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 Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) 1221 17th Ave., Longmont CO 80501 Reg. Sun. Service 11:15 a.m.

Children's Sun. School 10:15 a.m. oursaviorson17th.org; 303.776.5528 Pastor Jesse Stone 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 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 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 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 Messiahville Baptist 4700 CR 6 (east of I-25) Sun. School 9:45a Service 11a 720-253-5783 NoahsBiblePark.com Pastor Moore

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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 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 Calvary Chapel Longmont Non-denominational Christian, Bible teaching Sunday service from 9:30a to 11:00a 1801 Sunset Pl., Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 870-1861 Pastor Michael Patrick Grace Church Sandstone Campus 2950 Colorful Avenue Longmont, CO 80504 www.gracelongmont.org 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 Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Worship 8am Sun. 303-650-6170 204 Park Avenue Ft. Lupton Reverend Gary Sitton Destination Ministries “First for Him, Then each other” Gathering at Ft. Lupton Rec. Center Study @ 8:30am, Message @ 10am Destiny Church 307 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton www.yourdestinychurch.org Sunday at 10am, Wed at 7pm plus children, teen ministries & small groups Rob Rocca, Pastor First United Methodist Church of Ft Lupton 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Sun. Worship 9:00 am (& children’s Sun. School) Adult Sun. School 10:45 am (nursery provided) 303-857-2257 www.fumc-fortlupton.org Dr. Rev. Kay Palmer Marsh Lafayette Flatirons Community Church 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette Sat. 4p & 6p and Sun. 9a & 11a 303-664-5524 Jim Bergen

St. Columba Orthodox Church Anglican/ Western Rite Sun. Matins 8:30a, Divine Liturgy 9:30a 726 N 119th at Highway 7, Lafayette 720-208-6281 www.stcolumbachurch.org Fr. Les Bundy, Pastor Cairn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Progressive, Open and Engaged Sunday Worship:10:00 a.m.

Education Hour: 11:30 a.m. www.cairnchristianchurch.com www.facebook.com/cairnchristian.church 1700 Stonehenge Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-442-1861 (p); 303-442-6413 (f) Rev. Dr. Charisa Hunter-Crump CharisaHunterCrump@ CairnChristianChurch.com Living Water Lafayette Wednesday’s: Youth Group 6:30pm Sunday’s: Celebration Time 10am 303-668-1329 for current Bible Studies 700 W. South Boulder Road Lafayette, CO 80026 www.livingwater.la Pastor: Steve Owings Misc Areas Seventh Day Baptist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Worship 9:45 am Sabbath School 11:30 am 303-541-9097 www.sdbboulder.org 6710 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder pastorsteveo@gmail.com Pastor Steve Osborn Northern Hills Church Meets Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45am 5061 E. 160th Ave Brighton, CO (Hwy 7) 720.685.1717 www.northernhills.cc Pastor Rob Kelly Faith Lutheran Church Service on Sunday at 9:00 am Sunday School at 10:30 am 3999 W. South 1st St Johnstown, CO 970-587-6460 Rev. Brandon Ross FaithJohnstown.com East Boulder Baptist Church 7690 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 Sunday School for all ages - 9 AM Worship Service - 10:30 AM Deaf and Senior Citizens Ministries WWW.EBBC.Co 303-499-3553

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Eulogy to Our Loved Ones

Obituaries, Memorial Messages & photos are always FREE in our publications~ Please tell the funeral home or e-mail to carbonvalley@gmail.com.

Because we are a monthly paper, most funeral dates will be past. You may post funeral service information at www.facebook.com/CarbonValleyConsumerReport and we will share with the community.

Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center

Gabriel "Gabe" John Archuleta

ichard Lambert Foundation is a local non-profit grief support center located in Brighton, CO providing access to affordable counseling and support services to the bereaved. The Center was named after our late son, Richard Lambert. It was after our own struggle to find immediate grief support following the death of our son and connecting with many families affected by loss, who are unable to afford professional support, we identified the need to provide access to affordable grief counseling and support services to families in our communities.

The mission of the Richard Lambert Foundation is to provide care, support and essential resources for bereaved children and adults, allowing them to create a foundation for hope, healing and survival.

Services offered at the Grief Center include individual, couples and family counseling. Fees are based on a sliding fee scale according to income. Fees are adjusted on a as needed basis for financial hardships. Our ongoing monthly support groups, recovery oriented weekly educational workshops are free of service.

Suicide bereavement specific programs are available to address the uniqueness of loss due to suicide. Our staff and trained volunteers are available for crisis calls within the community when there has been a loss in the school or at the workplace. We are proud of our crisis team, they are a great resource. The Center is also equipped to provide all services in a secular or faith based modality to meet your needs.

The Grief Centers newest programs for children, Camp Forget Me Not, launched in 2016 due to interest of our community and the families we serve.

A bereaved child should have access to grief support, and RLF is committed to providing children a place to grieve at their own pace and to connect with peers experiencing a similar death through our bi-annual program, Camp Forget Me Not, a free two-day, Day Camp that is specifically structured to provide children ages 8-12 with services necessary to begin and/or work through their healing process. Our initial camp was such a success and the children couldn’t wait to come back, therefore, upon their request we created Camp Forget Me Not “Mini”, a 2 1/2 hour "Mini" Camp experience filled with the same fun, education and support as our 2 day, Day Camp, combining traditional camp activities and specialized grief activities. Our hope is to empower children in their growth with the tools necessary for success in handling future challenges after experiencing a loss.

The programs and services offered at the Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center are vital to those seeking support, most of who are facing barriers to health care access. They often lack the resources to help themselves as they face shock, grief and potentially unplanned funeral expenses, leaving them feeling extremely vulnerable. The loss of a loved one has significant consequences for the survivors and the community as

Gabriel "Gabe" John Archuleta died peacefully in Good Samaritan Hospital on September 16, 2017 in Lafayette, CO at the age of 17.

Gabe is survived by his Parents Steve & Gina, Sister Lucia, & Grandparents Anibal & Rosemary Archuleta and numerous Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. He is preceded in death by Grandparents Angela & John DiGregorio & Uncle Johnny DiGregorio.

Gabe was born on July 24, 2000 in Longmont, CO to Steven & Gina Archuleta. He was a senior at Berthoud High School.

A funeral was held September 19, 2017 at Brookside Gardens in Berthoud, CO. Father Greg Ames officiated the ceremony. Please share thoughts and condolences with the family at howemortuary.com.

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a whole. For the survivor, experiencing the death of a family member or intimate friend puts the bereaved person at a high risk for several types of psychiatric disorders.

These can include Major Depressions, Panic Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, and increased drug and/ or alcohol use and abuse. Employers with grieving personnel may experience decreased productivity and unsafe working conditions. Schools with grieving children find that students are unable to concentrate on learning, have increased absences and often act out, resulting in classroom disruptions, lower grades and test scores. Our vision is that every grieving adult, child and family, will never suffer alone in silence and will find hope, healing and renewed happiness.

We wouldn’t be able to provide our greatly needed services without the support of individuals, businesses and organizations in our communities, that believe in our cause. We thank you for your kindness and generosity.

If you would like more information on our services or how you can help support those in need, please contact us at 720408-8417 or Susan Chavez directly at 303875-2347.

Mark your calendars for upcoming events to honor your loved one or just simply joining us! The 6th Annual Turtle Trek Remembrance 5K/15K Run/Walk will be taking place on Saturday, September 16th on the scenic trail of Barr Lake. The 5K is a certified course and both events will be professionally timed. The event is a family friendly event, with a silent auction to include Denver Bronco memorabilia, Denver Escape Room passes, Colorado AV’s tickets in rows 2&3 with premium parking and much more! This year be sure to check out the live turtle race. Register before September 11th and save at www.richardlambertfoundation.org/ registration/ Consider joining us this holiday season for music and refreshments while honoring and celebrating the lives of our loved ones that we have lost by illuminating and bringing to life the Richard Lambert Foundation’s Tree of Life at our Annual Lights of Life Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 7th from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Bella Sera Event Center - 45 Strong Street, Brighton, CO 80601. Tickets may be purchased at http:// www.richardlambertfoundation.org/ lights-of-life/ The Grief Center is located at 457 S. 4th Ave. across from Brighton’s six story City Hall. We would love for you to stop to by learn more about our organization.

We are driven by the loss and love for our son and we want you to know that you are not alone in your grief. We share a common bond. Richard Lambert Foundation will honor the memory of your loved one while walking beside you through your grief. If you would like to inquire about support, you may call 720408-8417.

July 24, 2000 to September 16, 2017

In Memory Of My Beautiful Son Richard 9/23/85-9/4/12

I miss you more than anyone can imagine unless your a mother who's walked in my shoes.

We had this special one of a kind relationship that only you and I knew. A part of me died with you the day that you left this earth. I hope my fight to survive and live life honors you. It's not easy but, within my heart I know, it's what you'd want for me if you'd had the chance to tell me before you had to go.

Thirty-two years ago I waited to greet you into this world and now my precious son, I know you'll be there to greet me, into eternity.

See you soon son.

I love you,

Mom

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