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Looking Forward to National Adoption Month in November

By Kelly Fordyce Martindale

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he sound of gun shots woke Marcy.

Seconds later her sister, a flight for life nurse, screamed, “Hit the floor.”

Crouching under the windowsill of the hotel room, her sister, Cheryl crouched as low to the floor as possible, barely peeking through curtains. All was silent.

Neither woman slept one minute after that. Yes, nerves kept them on high alert but so did excitement. Cheryl was traveling over a thousand miles with Marcy, who was about to adopt her newborn daughter, Hannah.

In another part of the United States, a woman was attempting to soothe her daughter. Raw ragged hiccups of grief poured from the young woman as she handed her newborn to the adopting mama and daddy.

This young woman was choosing to give her baby a better future. A future she was unable to provide, at least at this point in her life. She grieved but so did her mother. This new mommy and grandma would have no child to take home with them.

Then there is Ricky. At fouryears-old, he was a ward of the court and placed in foster care, separated from his other siblings. Many years passed before Ricky was adopted by a loving family. And despite the ugly experiences of being shuttled from one home to another, Ricky

grew up and is an honorable, kind husband and father.

These are just a few bits of three true adoption stories in Loved

by Choice. If you have ever considered adoption, these stories prove that adoption was the best choice for all the families represented.

Stories are from unwed moms, couples who struggle with infertility, and others placed in the foster care system.

Dads share experiences from their perspectives, along with grandparents and siblings.

Others shared of adopting those considered high risk children such as those born addicted or with HIV. You can read all these stories and more in Loved

by Choice: True Stories that Celebrated Adoption.

You can purchase the book at www.amazon.com/LovedChoice-Stories-CelebrateAdoption.. It’s available on

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National Adoption Day will be observed on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Due to C O V I D - 1 9 protocols, many National Adoption Day events will be virtual or in a hybrid format. It’s a b l e s s i n g that many courts are finding ways to celebrate despite these challenges.

National Adoption Day is a collective effort to raise awareness of the more than 120,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States.

M o r e importantly, it’s a very special day where families, attorneys, courts, and others work together to make adoptions final that day.

A coalition of national partners — the

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, Alliance for Children’s Rights and Children’s Action Network — founded National Adoption Day. On November 18, 2000, the coalition and the Freddie Mac Foundation encouraged nine cities to open their courts on or around the Saturday before Thanksgiving to finalize and celebrate adoptions from foster care.

The first National Adoption Day was inspired by the innovative efforts of Michael Nash, a former presiding judge of Los Angeles County’s Juvenile Court. He opened the court on Saturdays, engaged the volunteer efforts of court personnel and finalized adoptions to reduce the backlog of one of the busiest courts in the nation.

Policymakers, practitioners and advocates have collaborated to plan these annual events in 400 cities across the United States.

To date, the dreams of more than 75,000 children in foster care have come true as part of National Adoption Day events.

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Vol. 22, Issue 10

What's OnMy Mind Kelly Martindale, Publisher

Make Good Use of Your Hands I was sitting on the floor, back against the couch, my two-year-old son’s arm around my shoulders when I witnessed the Challenger explosion. Just five years before that I watched in horror as then, President Reagan took a bullet in an assassination attempt. I was sitting on my bed when a plane flew into the second tower and sitting at my computer, praying, and crying, when the Capital was stormed. Still at my computer, I was terrified for those hanging onto airplane wings, desperate to get out of Afghanistan.

In each of these situations, I trembled with terror and feared what was to come next. The only tool I had at my disposal was prayer. So, I prayed. And prayed.

In 1990, as my daughter laid in a hospital bed hooked to numerous machines, I prayed. As I sat on an airplane headed to Michigan, flying much to slow, I prayed. When COVID attacked my family,

I prayed. Seeing the loneliness in my dad’s eyes while we Facetime, I pray.

I don’t think I’m the only one wondering, What is this world coming too?

Real-time technology is attacking our senses as we watch one news item after another. Our emotions are raw with trepidation or numb from overload. Either way, our brains shut down just to rest a bit.

But it is not the rest of rejuvenation and health. Instead, it’s a shutdown so we don’t breakdown; a protective action to stop a total collapse.

How do we combat that?

I chuckle internally as I think of a time my grandkids were frustrated that the television remote was lost. What were they going to do?!

What’s the solution for a lost remote or for stopping the deluge of information going on around America and the world?

Your hands. Yes, use the finger on your

A friend posted this piece, written by CS Lewis in 1948. 1948!

“How are we to live in an atomic age?’

I am tempted to reply: ‘Why, as you would have lived in the sixteenth century when the plague visited London almost every year, or as you would have lived in a Viking age when raiders from Scandinavia might land and cut your throat any night; or indeed, as you are already living in an age of cancer, an age of chronic pain, an age of paralysis, an age of air raids, an age of railway accidents, an age of motor accidents.’

In other words, do not let us begin by exaggerating the novelty of our situation.

Believe me, dear sir or madam, you and all whom you love were already sentenced

to death before the atomic bomb was invented: and quite a high percentage of us were going to die in unpleasant ways.

It is perfectly ridiculous to go about whimpering and drawing long faces because the scientists have added one more chance of painful and premature death to a world which already bristled with such chances and in which death itself was not

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Many seasonal items will be available such as Wall Hangings, Table Linens , Small Blanket Quilts and Baby Quilts.

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hand to manually push the power button.

You do have the power to stop watching or listening to the ongoing, never going to stop, problems of the world.

You also have the power to watch or listen to positive programs, music, podcasts, and even read good books (perhaps the Good Book) in order to dilute all the negative input.

Put your hands to good use. Push the right buttons. Do something nice for another person. Best of all though, put your hands together and pray.

In all the situations I mentioned above, plus thousands more, my prayers were heard by the LORD of Lords. My pleas, my cries, my words, are never ignored by the One who created me. He listens to you too. When the world seems spinning out of control, be assured, He has the whole world in His hands.

a chance at all, but a certainty.

The first action to be taken is to pull ourselves together. If we are all going to be destroyed by an atomic bomb, let that bomb when it comes find us doing sensible and human things—praying, working, teaching, reading, listening to music, bathing the children, playing tennis, chatting to our friends over a pint and a game of darts—not huddled together like frightened sheep and thinking about death. They may break our bodies (a microbe can do that) but they need not dominate our minds.”

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John Rich Digs Deep Into the American Dream in New Show THE PURSUIT! WITH JOHN RICH

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s a part of Fox Business’ new primetime lineup, country music artist John Rich hosts a show called THE PURSUIT! WITH JOHN RICH. The 47-year-old discussed the simple purpose behind his new show on FOX & FRIENDS. “Well it’s based on a really simple premise and that is that America does not guarantee us happiness, it guarantees the right to pursue happiness,” Rich said. “And every American out there, I promise you, have something in the back of their mind that they dream about doing or accomplishing. It’s called the American dream. It’s why we have lines coming into the country and no lines going out.

“We are the only country in the history of the world that gives its citizens the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” he added. “So I sit them [guests] down and we learn their stories. I’m not really interested in their accomplishments. I’m interested in what’s inside of them that drove them to have those accomplishments.”

Rich said that the show seeks to unite Americans by helping them recognize the freedom that they have in the U.S. “It’s meant to inspire, it’s meant to remind Americans what we actually still have in common, which is the right to pursue happiness,” he said. “I’m excited to be on Fox Business and let the world check this out.”

Rich also said that he wants THE PURSUIT to show the counter-cultural idea that there is happiness, respect, and integrity in hard work.

“There is a lot of lying going on out there right now,” Rich said. “People want instant gratification, instant success, instant notoriety, there’s no integrity in that. You’re not ever gonna be respected in your life if you get something instantly.

“When you grind it out, you build it yourself, you push through the hard times, and on the other side of it you have something that is yours, that you can claim, it’s something you’ve built yourself. That’s integrity, that’s respect not only from others but self-respect, as well,” he added.

The show will feature celebrity guests whom Rich will interview about how they achieved their dream.

“Listen, there’s a lot of people on this show that you’ve heard interviewed before but you have not heard these questions and you haven’t heard these answers,” Rich said. “It’s a deep dive on some of the most incredible dream chasers in America.”

Aside from the fulfilling nature of hard work, Rich also said that it is an American’s responsibility to pursue opportunities.

“I think we’re supposed to exhaust our potential, that’s how I was raised,” he said. “There are billions of people around this planet that woke up this morning with just as much potential and drive and talent as any American ever had, but because of where they live, they aren’t allowed to be everything that they can be. “ I n America, we’re allowed to be everything we can be, it’s our responsibility to go out there and work hard and make something for ourselves,” Rich concluded.

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20th Annual Halloween Safe Night October 29, 2021 | 5 p.m.8 p.m., Firestone Regional Sports Complex

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very ghost and goblin will enjoy Halloween in a safe environment with the Firestone Police Department.

This event includes a trunk-or-treat line, obstacle courses and inflatables, a trackless train for fun rides, safety handouts, food trucks, and more.

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We’d like to invite businesses, nonprofits, organizations, and community groups to be one of our Trunk-or-Treat Sponsors for 2021. This sponsorship asks that you bring $250 (minimum) worth of candy to be distributed that night and to decorate whatever ‘trunk’ you will have parked at the event. We will be giving an award to the ‘Best Decorated Trunk’ at the end of the evening. The winner will be chosen by the Trunk-or-Treat line participants.

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Supporting Firestone community events through a sponsorship not only allows businesses and organizations to gain regional visibility, but it strengthens community relations and allows the event to flourish. View all sponsorship opportunities here.

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Consumer Report for Carbon Valley, Erie & Mead—Local News & Business Info for Residents

Elect Kathy Wittman for Mayor of Dacono

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’m Kathy Wittman and I’ve been duly certified to be on the November 2, 2021, ballot for the position of Mayor of Dacono. I am seeking this position of leadership because I know my experience in governmental and business issues has provided me with the knowledge to perform this position with proficiency.

My background includes:

● Appointed to Dacono City Council in 9/2016; Re-elected in 11/2017 and 11/2020. Currently on the Weld County Board of Adjustments. Nine years prior I volunteered on the City’s Board of Adjustments, Liquor Authority, and Planning Commission. Current Boards are DRCOG, Hwy. 52 North Coalition, and URAD. ● Currently, I volunteer with St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity, the Free Food Tuesday weekly distribution, Weld Food Bank Summer Food Program/Feed the Kids, Holiday Food Drives for Weld County, the Pride of the Glens Neighborhood Coalition (Neighbors Helping Neighbors), and the Help Center. My husband and I also teach Sunday school. ● Business management of 23 years along with ten years of corporate law experience provided my successful career ● Spear-headed development of a plan of action and distribution for COVID relief funding with the assistance of St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity, The Help Center, and the Pride of the Glens coalition to furnish families and individuals in need with food and payments of living expenses during the height of the pandemic in 2020. This project supplied the needs of approximately 324 homes.

It is time for Dacono to grow. Time for welcoming new businesses and development while maintaining support of those established in the City. Every resident of Dacono deserves to have a Mayor who serves you FIRST, who is a team builder to make relationships between city employees and residents stronger, who will regain neglected partnerships for the benefit of the city, who will and never forget that the position is solely responsible to you. I will be the “full time” mayor, not just fitting into a busy work schedule. My biggest fault – I am bluntly honest with grace.

The honor of your vote will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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Elect Jim Turini for Dacono City Council

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’ve lived in Dacono since 1988--33 years. I’m retired and working part time at Carbon Valley Recreation Center.

As a citizen who wants to see a better community, I’m running for City Council because I was appalled at the response by city contractors and city officials to a very dangerous life threatening accident that happened on Dacono’s city street. Worker were digging a trench for a new waterline and cut the gas main running under the street. The contractors called the gas company but no one else. Gas was escaping at a alarming rate. It took two hours to turn it off. There is not a emergency shut off for gas line breaks.

Here are my priorities: 1. Review of the city safety procedures for emergencies. For example, in a life threatening emergency the Police and Fire Departments must be contacted no more than ten minutes from the time of the emergency/accident. Also warning the public of the danger as soon as the situation is assessed.

2. Form a committee to seek out and apply for government infrastructure grants/loans to improve the city infrastructure. One of the most important infrastructure upgrades would be public utilities improvement and safety. Another area I would like to examine is the possibility of installing city wide high speed wifi working in conjunction with Frederick and Firestone.

3. Review all city management annual evaluations and ask for details on what they have done to improve the city. I want to know specifically what our top four city managers for a city of 5,500 citizens did to earn a combined salary of $548,478 in 2020 during a world wide pandemic when everything was shut down.

Thank you for your vote. I’m available to talk one-on-one 720-833-1765 | jim.turini@msn.com

Carbon Valley Rotary Inducts New Member

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arbon Valley Rotary is pleased to announce our newest member - Blair Daniel, a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch. Blair lives in Frederick, participates in triathlons, and is passionate about reading and financial literacy. Pictured from left are club president Bev Mendel, Blair Daniel, and past club president Barb Goettsch. Carbon Valley Rotary is excited to be active in helping the local community. Our focus is youth, literacy and mental health. If you like to make a difference, check us out! We meet every Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 am in person at Bella Rosa Golf Course and via zoom. www.

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Most people find that cash flow is the primary reason for the stress in their lives. Whether it is due to a lost job, inadequate pay, unexpected bills, or the COVIDs impact on your business, we are all experiencing the pinch of inadequate cash flow these days. How do you handle this anxiety? What are some positive behaviors to keep you from curling into the fetal position as you look at the stack of bills on your desk, with no money to pay for them? Listed below is the #1 best habit you can start today to regain control over your money.

Best Habit No. 1: Track Your Expenses Sounds so simple doesn’t it? Well, it is. If you feel you don’t have enough money in your life, is it because don’t know what happens to it? Start recording all the purchases you make. And I mean all of them. From the soda and chips you picked up at the gas station to the thrift store handbag, record every expense you have for three months. You will be astonished to see where your money is going-and how often it leaves for items you didn’t really need. This exercise of tracking your pennies gives you a written record of your spending, which takes all the guess work out of the statement, “Where did it all go?” I know, I know, you were looking for a quick, fast, answer to the money issue.

I wish in all honesty that there was one for us, but there isn’t. The answer to money is in the active tracking and conscious utilization of it. Period. The only solution I’ve found for quickly gaining control over financial stress is to track expenses so that I can see what impulse items I can do without next time. I understand you have probably read this sort of advice again and again, but I have yet to meet a financially well-off individual who doesn’t track her expenses. It is an essential trait in people who wish to control their money.

Watch for Best Habit No. 2 in the November issue of this newspaper!

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EARTS ON FIRE is a wholesome romantic drama on UPtv where two people take a chance on trying to be happy. Jenny, a divorced 911 dispatcher and mother of two, finds herself in a financial pickle when her hours at work are cut, and she needs to rent out her spare room. Jeff, an injured firefighter who’s got some baggage of his own, rents the room.

The two immediately have an emotional connection. With help from Jenny’s children, Jeff and Jenny not only spark a romance, but a healthy one at that.

HEARTS OF FIRE is adorable and very well made. The audio and visuals are in perfect sync, the acting is good, and the soundtrack is nice. The movie’s best part is how wholesome it is.

It contains genuine human relationships and emotions without the use of explicit content. The movie’s themes include showing forgiveness, moving on from tragedy and loving the whole person. It brings a clean wholesome view of second chances for love. HEARTS OF FIRE is an excellent, wholesome romance that couples and families can enjoy together.

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Area Mayors’ Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings

MEAD MAYOR, COLLEEN WHITLOW

 Trustees move forward with placing an additional 1% sales and use tax on ballot to be used exclusively for street maintenance.  Mead Clean Up Days are scheduled for October 15 & 16 at Mead Ponds.  Responsible Growth: Renovations are underway at the Lorin Mead Park at Highland Lake. This improvement project, made possible through a grant and impact fees, includes the addition of a parking lot, sidewalks, fencing, bathrooms, and fishing pier.

FREDERICK MAYOR, TRACIE CRITES

 Did you know the Town of Frederick has over 900 acres of park and open space land within our 14 square mile planning area?

That includes 24 developed parks, 594 acres of open space, 17 miles of trails, and a 9-hole municipal golf course. All of these outdoor havens help to support and cultivate our quality of life.

Renovations of the park are expected to last through the end of the year and the area will be closed to the public until completion.  Reliable Infrastructure: The 3rd Street Reconstruction Project is on track for completion by the end of November. Residents should expect Saturday work and plan for 10 to 15-minute traffic delays. The total reconstruction of 3rd Street will rebuild the twolane road from WCR 34.5 to the north Town limits. The project also includes approximately 1,700 feet of concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk on the east side between CR 34.5 and the Highlands subdivision.  Public Safety: On September 4, the Mead Police Department captured one of Larimer County’s Most Wanted fugitives. Alyssa Grace Upchurch was arrested on numerous active arrest warrants including aggravated motor vehicle theft, possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance with intent to distribute, vehicular eluding, and reckless driving. Upchruch was wanted in multiple counties for similar charges.  Fiscal Stability: The Board of Trustees unanimously

approved moving forward with placing a single sales & use tax issue on the ballot for November. The additional 1% sales and use tax would generate approximately $2.9M in revenue for street improvement and maintenance. All revenue would be dedicated, in a separate fund, and none of the revenue generated from the tax would go into the general fund.  Connected Community: 2021 Fall Clean-Up Days have been scheduled for October 15, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and October 16, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at Mead Ponds. Proof of Mead residency (utility bill, driver’s license, etc.) may be requested upon arrival. Residents are allowed one load of household trash and unlimited yard waste at no cost. For more information and a detailed list of all recreation, youth sports, and events planned for 2021 go to: http://bit.ly/meadcommunityguide. Subscribe to our monthly Mead Messenger and email notifications: https:// bit.ly/2St4Ye7. If you are new to Mead, check out our Resident Information webpage!

Throughout the outdoors of Frederick, we are working diligently to evaluate our water usage and conservation, the quality and variety of play equipment and multi-generational amenities, and the overall maintenance of our natural and planned park and open space areas. With that continuity and value in mind, the BOT has authorized a Frederick Parks Department and is looking to hire a Parks Director. A Parks Department will alleviate responsibility from our Public Works Department while supporting and preserving our parks and open space amenities. We aim for a 5-star rating and invite you to play in comfort and safety.  The Town is anticipating the approval and adoption of our inaugural Water Master Plan in October. This plan includes recommended conservation efforts, potential landscaping suggestions to aid in water preservation, and ultimately how the Town will acquire water for the coming years. In addition, this plan will serve as our guidance and strategy to promote and

provide a multi-layer approach to our water future.  Experience our regulation 9-hole golf course at Bella Rosa! After a round of golf, enjoy a bite to eat at our full-service restaurant and bar, The Back 9. We are excited to introduce NEW menus for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon patio bites. In addition, fire pits and open seating on our patio are now available.  Suppose you missed our Santa Cops golf tournament fundraiser on October 2. If that’s the case, you can still participate and help provide toys, warm winter clothing, and other heartfelt gifts with a sponsorship! Our officers look forward to this shopping trip every year, and your monetary donations make a dream come true for children of the Carbon Valley! Please call the Frederick Police Department at 720.382.5700 and ask for Pat. Together we can take care of our FRED families!Town of Frederick Mayor, Tracie Crites

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angaroo court, Firestone Edition. What does it take to oppose a small group of everyday citizens in a Recall effort? First, be deceptive about the rules. Approve their petitions as submitted to you but hide that gotcha in your back pocket. Second, take advantage of their good faith. Let the fools believe you are acting ethically. Watch them wear themselves out for months gathering 400 signatures of residents who want financial transparency. Third, when they finally turn in the petitions, wait until the last minute and make the denial about…wait for it…paper clips. Yes, paper clips. Fourth, when they protest, reject recognized standards of law. Ignore their requests for an unbiased Hearing Officer. Appoint yourself to judge yourself. Seize that structural advantage. Fifth, utilize the unlimited billable hours of the Town Attorney. Hire an expensive Election Consultant.

Make the citizens pay dearly for your excessive amount of legal support against them. Sixth, require them to submit their evidence three days ahead of time but don’t give them any of yours.

When they arrive to the Hearing have your evidence waiting for them on the desk, a gigantic 15” x 10” x 5” file holder with 14 pounds of paper. Seventh, swear yourself in (you can’t make this up) and drag out the hearing for three hours. Bury them in non-pertinent evidence. Subpoena everybody and their brother. Stop their testimonies when you decide they are “repetitive”. Admit under oath you didn’t tell them about the staples, but who cares? You’re the judge. Linda Haney, Firestone

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esidents of Weld County, including those living in Dacono, Frederick, Firestone, Mead, Fort Lupton and Platteville may dispose of new and used household hazardous materials and wastes for FREE at the Weld County South Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Hazardous materials and wastes include motor oils, paints, batteries, antifreeze, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, and much more. Also, reusable hazardous materials are available FREE. The building address is 5500 Highway 52, Dacono -- between I-25 and Colorado Blvd. Newly added hours are EVERY Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm, except closed for all major holidays including the Saturday following or prior to the holiday if the holiday is on a Friday or Monday. For information, please call (970) 400-2233, or look on-line at the following: www.weldgov.com/go/hhw

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he Monfort College of Business Entrepreneurial Challenge is a unique opportunity for startups throughout Colorado! The event, hosted by the University of Northern Colorado and the Monfort College of Business is an annual startup venture competition for entrepreneurs throughout Colorado to gain skills and feedback from industry-leading judges. Applications for the 2022 Entrepreneurial Challenge open Oct 25, so get your creative minds turning! For more information and to support the Challenge, please visit https://mcb.unco.edu/e-challenge/.

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Hello Friends and Neighbors,

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e get asked this question quite frequently, “What is the difference between a fire district and a fire department?”

Honestly within the operational c o m p o n e nt s of a fire district or fire d e p a r t m e nt, there really is not much difference.

Ho w e v e r, within the f u n d i n g

mechanisms and governing of the organization there are a lot of differences.

A fire district is a special district and that is what Frederick-Firestone Fire District is. A special district is a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado formed to provided necessary public services that the county or municipality cannot provide or has chosen not to provide. Many times, a district may encompass towns, cities, and unincorporated areas within its boundaries.

Many people believe since our name is Frederick-Firestone Fire District the Towns of Frederick and Firestone fund and govern the Fire District. This is not the case. We work as partners with the Towns, but the Fire District has its own governing body and funding mechanisms separate from the Towns. When a city or town has its

own fire and emergency medical services, it is normally called a fire department. Our Fire District is governed by a five-person Board of Directors, who are elected by the registered electors within the District to staggered four-year terms. A special district must comply with the open meeting laws, public budget laws, and public audit requirements with the State of Colorado. There are many other regulations and statutes that the Fire District must also follow under Title 32 Special Districts in the State of Colorado.

The Fire District is authorized to utilize a few ways to raise revenues. Unlike a municipality or corporation, a special district can raise revenues by issuing debt, levying taxes, grants, and imposing some fees and charges for services rendered. The issuance of debt or an increase in taxes first requires an election and approval by the qualified

voters of the District, as required by TABOR (Section 20, Article 10 of the Colorado Constitution). The amount of debt proposed at an election will typically be greater than the amount the District intends to issue in order to account for contingencies and unforeseen circumstances, such as growth within a community while facing reduced assessed valuations and inflation. Next month we will provide more information on frequently asked questions we receive here at Frederick-Firestone Fire District.

Remember: We lead together, by serving together.

Respectfully yours in service.

Jeremy A. Young - Fire Chief Frederick-Firestone Fire District

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Apply at https://www.weldgov.com/Government/County-Programs/CommunityDevelopment-Block-Grant.

Application deadline is December 31, 2021.

“This program is helping not only our communities but also our residents,” said Commissioner Chair Steve Moreno. “The projects identified and implemented will assist Weld County communities in being prepared for growth so residents can have the best living environment possible.”

After applications are submitted, Don Sandoval, CDBG Program Manager, will review each with the CDBG Advisory Committee and recommend projects to the Board of County Commissioners. The next program year, along with allocation of approximately $1 million of entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD), is anticipated to start April 1, 2022, and run through March 31, 2023. Weld County continues to receive an entitlement allocation because it is considered to be urban — meaning it has a population of 200,000 or more. More than 300,000 residents live in Weld County.

Projects funded with CDBG funds must address one of the following national objectives: principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons; prevent and/or eliminate slums and blight; and, address an urgent need. At least 70% of the CDBG funds received by Weld County must principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

Three projects are currently being completed with funding garnered this year, including: • Expansion of Firestone’s Via Transit Service • Idaho Street repaving and storm drainage replacement in Evans • Evans Water Efficiency Program

For more information on the Weld County CDBG program, visit https://www.weldgov.com/ Government/County-Programs/Community-Development-Block-Grant.

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It’s always been a priority for Lily Farm Fresh Skin Care to create clean, eco-friendly products that work with nature without compromising effectiveness, while also ensuring positive environmental impacts. They feel it’s important to share their passion for great products and a healthy planet with local schools to help raise dollars for student events and activities while also providing exciting agriculture, science and environmental learning opportunities.

Lily Farm Fresh Skin Care is dedicated to offering their partners more than any other fundraising options available. They will train students on their farm about hand harvesting ingredients, plant identification and plant constituencies. “We want to make our program so much more than your ordinary school fundraising options” Says Lily Morgan, CFO* of Lily Farm Fresh Skin Care and Event Center. “We are offering an opportunity for students to not only help raise funds for important causes, but to also interact with agriculture, learn the power and significance of ingredients found in Mother Nature, and the important ways to maintain a healthy planet.” Furthermore, 50% of sales go back to the school. “Everyone needs skin care, why not give them something local to love” says Lily.

Each bottle of Lily Farm Fresh Skin Care produced on their farm boasts these words on the label “NO SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS”. They believe the ingredients used to accomplish amazing results are the most important element in skin care products, and they will encourage students to come out to the farm and watch their skin care being made fresh in their state-of-theart laboratory. Students can stroll the farm and have a space for special occasions and school affairs at Lily Farm Fresh Event Center, their barn-inspired event space located on the farm.

Call Lily Farm Fresh Skin Care to participate in this fundraising opportunity, or to receive samples and more information about the synthetic, chemical-FREE skin care.

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I work as an independent contractor, and am hired for a set amount of hours per month. Within those hours, you give me a laundry list of tasks that I will take care of for you. Weekly calls will occur to discuss progress that has been made and answer any questions, as well as available during the day as the need arises. I want you to feel comfortable knowing that the work is being done to your satisfaction. I pride myself in always going above and beyond for all of my clients. If you are interested in learning more about how I can help your business, please reach out to me!

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esidents of Weld County, including those living in Dacono, Frederick, Firestone, Mead, Fort Lupton and Platteville may dispose of new and used household hazardous materials and wastes for FREE at the Weld County South Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Hazardous materials and wastes include motor oils, paints, batteries, antifreeze, flammables, fluorescent bulbs, and much more. Also, reusable hazardous materials are available FREE. The building address is 5500 Highway 52, Dacono -- between I-25 and Colorado Blvd. Hours are EVERY Friday and Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm, except closed Friday and Saturday on three-day major holiday weekends (Note: the facility will be closed on April 23 and 24). For information, please call (970) 400-2233, or Google search: Weld County household hazardous waste disposal.

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2021 Eerie Erie 5k/10k - Erie Optimists

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he world-famous Eerie Erie is a Halloween themed 5k and 10k race that runs through historic downtown Erie and takes advantage of our beautiful trail system that weaves along the Coal Creek open space areas. The 10k passes by scenic Pleasant Hill Cemetery with panoramic views and where friendly spirits can’t wait to visit this year’s runners. **Attention** You must register by October 17 at 5:00pm in order to get a shirt.

Any registrations after that date/time will not receive a shirt New Course Routes have been approved for 2021 5k: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/69184849 10k: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/69283357

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Eerie Erie is the primary fundraiser for the Optimist Club of Erie, a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to benefit the children of our community by funding youth-specific events, programs, and activities throughout the year. You can learn more about the Optimist Club of Erie at www.erieoptimists.org. 602 Holbrook St, Erie, CO 80516, United States

As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Mountain View Fire Rescue reminds residents to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™”

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ountain View Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.” This year’s campaign, October 3-9th, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

“What do the sounds mean? Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? Knowing the difference can save you, your home, and your family,” said Lorraine Carli, vice-president of outreach and advocacy at NFPA. MVFR encourages all residents to embrace the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme. “It’s important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. When an alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound—you must take action!” said Michelle White “Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond. To learn the sounds of your specific smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, check the manufacturer’s instructions that came in the box, or search the brand and model online.”

MVFR wants to share safety tips to help you “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”

 A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.  A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.  All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.  Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.  Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.

MVFR will be in local preschools and elementary schools teaching a variety of programs including “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”.

To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs, please contact Michelle White at mwhite@mvfpd.org. For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and fire prevention in general, visit www.fpw.org.

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Your Life Story

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here are some people who come into your life and leave an indelible impression – Todd Bacon is one of those. He hunts and fishes and has traveled internationally and captures life through his photography. He volunteers and coached junior high and high school wrestling and dog sits and loves to help people. Todd has Cerebral Palsy. His story was one of the first ones I wanted to tell for my new business Your Life Story. Todd and I set different times to talk – whether in person or over the phone. I went over one day and grabbed some of his old photo albums and CD’s with photos. I’ve known him for nearly twenty years, but as we worked on his story, I learned so many things I didn’t know!

After we’d finished writing it, we edited it and then I went back in and added some sidebars with lyrics to one of his favorite songs, a favorite Bible verse, a quote from one of his top movies, etc… At the back of the book I used about a dozen pictures that were some of the highlights of his life.

Todd said he wished he would have written more himself through the years after we were done. He also said that anybody who wants to tell their life story should dig deep and take advantage of my ability to help. I appreciated his feedback and he loved the finished product - a bound book with a USB so he could share his photos and story digitally if he wishes.

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ith college just underway for your child, you might want to think about their future housing needs. As we know, college is an expensive proposition, with tuition, books and housing. If you, plan to help out your child with the expense of higher education, an often-overlooked way to do so is through housing.

A “kiddie condo” can be a way not only to help with the housing, but it can be a good long-term investment for you as well. The property doesn’t have to be a condo but could be a single-family home or duplex as well. The idea is for you to purchase an investment (rental) property in the area of the college to house (or rent to) your child while he or she is in college, rather than to be paying rent to someone else.

The purchase can be made outright, or if you have existing investment property, you could do a 1031 Exchange to get the property near the college. A 1031 Exchange is a way to defer the capital gains on a sale of an investment property by replacing it with another investment property.

When one of my daughters was getting ready to go off to college, I acquired a condo in the area of the school. Since she was strongly encouraged to live on campus the first year, I hired a local property manager to rent out the property for the first year. Then during her 2nd year, she moved in along with a roommate that paid me rent. After she graduated, I had the management company rent the condo out and still have it as an investment property today. Having a rental unit in an area near a college is good as there is typically a good demand for rentals, regardless of the ups and downs of the economy.

Talk to your Realtor to get some ideas of properties and price ranges. If the school is far away, they can get you in touch with a Realtor in that area to assist you.

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n October 6, 2021, Weld County will host its annual Senior Symposium (formally Senior Law Day) with doors opening at 8:00 am. This event will be held at Island Grove Event Center Conference Rooms at 425 N. 15th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631. Donations can be mailed to Senior Symposium—Weld County, PO Box 336213, Greeley, CO 80633.

Please make checks payable to Weld County AAA. Registrations can be found on the web site https://www.seniorsymposium.org For information, please call 970-346-6950.

Weld County Senior Symposium is a Public Service program offered to all Weld County Older Adults. Each participant will receive a copy of the 2021 Senior Law Handbook, published by the Colorado Bar Association, as well as a comprehensive book of all seminar highlights and local resources. Workshops on various topics will be offered to start at 8:30 am., 9:30 am, 10:30 am. With a lunch break and restarting at 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm with the event ending at 2:30 pm.

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hanks to all that came to our scholarship car show event on Saturday, September 11th. We appreciated the support. All proceeds went to our scholarship fund which awards three or more $500.00 scholarships to graduating seniors every year. This was our 15th year with this project and so happy to be able to give a hand up to future leaders.

Early planning is in the works for next year so watch our progress report!

Coming on October 16th is the annual flag retirement ceremony by the Sons of the American Legion. Time has not yet been established but we will keep you posted. Location has been changed and will be held at the Frederick Public Works site. The Auxiliary will provide a chili supper after the ceremony at the post reception hall, 870 1st Street, Firestone.

We will host a Holiday Craft Show on November 27th at the post hall. We encourage anyone that does special crafts to join us as a vendor. Spaces will be available for $35.00. Set up time is 8 AM, Show Time is 9 AM to 3 PM. Interested vendors, please contact Carol Ott (303665-1210) or Donna Lane (303-833-4172).

Space is limited so call ASAP. Proceeds benefit our Veteran projects and offer support for those in need. In addition to crafts, there will be a bake sale, door prizes, food booth and FREE coffee and more.

Don’t forget, we also host a dinner the first Friday of every month.

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We’re Open! With an Expanded List of Food Items and Toiletries

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021 is proving to be an interesting year for many non-profits like the Carbon Valley Help Center. While many food banks across the country were closed in 2020, we remained open and are still distributing non-perishable food and toiletries, as well as financial assistance grants for utilities and rent. Our recently expanded list of requested items for donation now includes some essentials for baking like flour, sugar and salt, as well as shelf stable milk, coffee and tea. We’ve also expanded toiletry requests to include laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid. Thankfully, we have a dedicated crew of volunteers who are able to continue serving Carbon Valley residents in our hands-free drive up process.

Thanks to the many donations we’ve received from generous Carbon Valley residents, we have lots of food available to anyone in our area who needs assistance. Our service area includes the towns in the Weld County portion of the St. Vrain Valley School District Mead, Firestone, Frederick, Dacono and portions of Erie and Longmont. We are fortunate to belong to such a supportive community. If you know anyone in need of food or financial assistance please refer them to the Carbon Valley Help Center. We’re open Tuesday and Thursday 9 - 3, 303.833.6626, robinmonthei@carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org. If we can’t help, we’ll refer them to someone who can. If you’d like to donate, please visit our website for a list of non-perishable food and toiletry items we always need. If you’d like to volunteer, please keep us in mind for after we weather this storm of Coronavirus and its variants.

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he Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce held the grand opening/ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 22. Those in attendance were treated to a full range of items on the menu. Before leaving I was treated with a taste of the Nitro coffee that has such a smooth, rich full-bodied taste and pleasant aroma that makes your senses sit up and take notice. Sterling Coffee Company is definitely the perfect place to spend a coffee break, meet for a date, appointments with clients, or just as a gathering place for friends to savor the flavor in a relaxed atmosphere. They are located in the Safeway Shopping Plaza.

Local Petsitter, The Furry Godmothers, Enters its 8th Year of Business in Carbon Valley

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he Furry Godmothers is a Colorado Pet Services provider servicing the Tri-Town area, specializing in care for your pets, while you are away.

When Carol White first met Belinda VanDomelen they shared a love of pets, but hadn’t realized that this love of animals and the nurturing and care thereof was anything more than a coincidental hobby. Both were those neighborhood girls who were trusted with dogs for walking or pets for sitting while families went on vacation, but making a career of caring for others animals seemed impossible. Thirty years later, Carol White and her good friend Belinda are now the Furry Godmothers to animals all over the Fredrick, Firestone, Dacono, along with the northwestern suburbs of the Denver area.

Because there is a demand for petsitting in the Tri-Towns, we have an additional petsitter, Karin Zuniga. She is an experienced petsitter, dog walker and loves all pets. She has several of her own. She is also a foster home for pet rescue groups.

“It’s funny because it’s not the sort of occupation that you think of going into when you’re younger, but as you transition into this role of pet godmother you realize that it is something that you’re called to,” says Carol. “The dogs, cats, and other critters become extended family that you look forward to seeing. Over the years, we’ve administered IV’s, delivered pets to their vet appointments, and have cleaned numerous pet messes and I still have to say I really enjoy and love my job.” She added, “The pets benefit by staying in the place they are most comfortable while you are gone. It helps your pet by being in familiar surroundings, continuing schedules and no exposure to stress, unknown germs and illness, that otherwise wouldn’t come if boarding your furry friend elsewhere.”

Furry Godmothers currently offers a wide variety of services from extended pet sitting, to grooming trips, feeding and watering, dog walking, and daily pet care. While you are away, they provide a “lived-in look” for you house by adjusting curtains, turning on different lights. They are a bonded and insured pet service, providing reliable and affordable pet care to the region. The two godmothers are happy to provide references, not only because they are proud of their record of exemplary service, but also they understand that pets are family members and owners want to know their furry friends are in good care. “Pets are family,” says Carol. “No one leaves family members with strangers.”

Their company is celebrating its eighth year in the Tri-Town area, and going strong, something both partners are happy to share with their community. Having grown the business from a single dog in Arvada, 30 years ago, to families and pets all across the Denver region has made The Furry Godmothers extremely proud.

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Happy First Birthday to Liam! You are a sweet gift from God. You are so loved by all your family.

Happy 2nd birthday, to our amazing Jude. Your smile is infectious and your laughter contagious. Thanks for bringing so much joy to all of our lives. Keep shining bright, sweet boy!

Love, Mama and Dada You fill our hearts everyday and we are so lucky to be your family. Happy 9th Birthday to the sweetest Rose.

We love you! ~Mommy, Daddy, Sadie, Charlie & Joe

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“Do I have to?” ave you heard any of these words or phrases lately? (from your kids, not your neighbors - lol) Either way, today’s youth crave teachings about compassion, integrity, forgiveness, and respect; even if they’ll never admit it. The Character Club Series provides the opportunity to have conversations with the children in your life.

Each book follows a different tween on their own individual journey toward a character virtue. There are discussion questions to deepen your conversations and a glossary to enhance vocabulary.

Whether you are a teacher, parent, grandparent, or student, this series has something for you.

Read one book or the whole series: the books are c o n n e c t e d but each book also stands on its own. For ages eight and up but can be read aloud to a younger audience.

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Body + Soul Wellbeing Food for the Soul: How’s the Weather?

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n the Garden of Eden there were perfect conditions, both weatherwise and otherwise. Adam and Eve had everything they needed, supplied by a loving God. Plentiful food, perfect harmony with all of creation both plant and animal, and a regular interaction with the very Creator of the universe. And that was exactly the way God intended life to be for humankind.

But something changed that altered perfect conditions for all, and it was that little 3 letter word with “I” in the middle.

That’s right- SIN! Sin changed everything in our world.

When Adam and Eve disobeyed the Lord by violating the ONE rule He gave them, there was permanent damage, not just for them in their relationship with God, but for all the creatures too. A perfect environment was now history, and Heaven-supplied edibles were now to be grown by the sweat of their brows, and the addition of weeds competing with fruits and vegetables became a reality. No more Garden of Eden; no more mere tending what God provided, and no more harmony with the beasts of the field. We might say it was “every man for himself”, and the world became a much more dicey environment.

Over the course of time as sin became more rampant, son Cain struck and killed his brother Abel, and things went further downhill from there. Instead of worldwide harmony, there was strife, and killing

became more common. People led long lives to be sure, but hard work was required to eke out a living, and God sometimes withheld His favor on the production from the land. There came a point in time (Genesis 6) that “God saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieving in His heart.” Imagine God grieving over His own creation of humankind! He gave us free will, and we allowed our freedom to send us out of control so much that a restart was the only option for God. Noah “found favor in the eyes of the Lord”. So, God delayed another hundred years before He changed the climate and destroyed the world as it was by a flood.

Serious climate change took place, as a 40 day and night rainstorm ensued, so that all of earth was covered with water even above the mountaintops. And nobody could argue with the Creator over “the science” of what was happening. The one family that had their attention on God was saved, and all those who turned their backs on Him were lost. We might say they were all buried at sea, along with thousands of creatures and birds. If you weren’t on the Ark, you didn’t survive.

The men and women and birds and animals who were aboard started over

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in the new world post-flood. Weather patterns became more similar to what we know now, and life went on. Again, some chose to follow the Lord and pay heed to Him, and some did not. God still allows us the choice of listening to Him or ignoring Him. And He continually reaches out to all mankind with His grace and mercy and offer of forgiveness, but some do not have ears to hear. Some men only hear their own voices and have no time to hear from their Maker. Sin is still a reality in our world today, yet God has reached out to us in the Person of His Son Jesus, who came to earth as a missionary to redeem us, if only we get on board with Him. In that sense Jesus is like Noah’s Ark; get on and live or stay away and take your chances. What happened to those who ‘stayed away’ in Noah’s day is exactly what will happen to those who choose to stay away from God today, only it won’t be from a flood.

Our Bible tells us that “It is appointed for men to die once, and after this comes judgement” (Hebrews 9:27). This judgement is by the same God Who sat over the Flood centuries ago, and He isn’t ever going to be happy with sinners who choose to ignore Him and His major sacrifice of His only Son to save mankind from their sinful ways. Think about it this way: if your son suffered and died in order to bless the world, and yet most people paid no attention to that sacrifice, but laughed in your face- would that make you

happy or sad? Just as God was grieved at men’s condition before the Flood, so is He now grieving at the condition of many who reject Him and His ways in favor of their own ways.

Shoot me if you will, but I’m just one of His messengers pleading with you to come to Jesus and enjoy eternity in His presence instead of away from His presence. A cold ocean grave or a hot hellish grave- neither are good choices when you still can choose life with Him. Don’t be foolish and think all this is just a myth. The true myth is ignoring the One who gave you life and would give you eternal life if you will trust Him for it.

Today would be a perfect day to begin. Delay no longer; read the Gospel of John and come meet this Jesus of whom I speak.

Jim pastors Abundant Life Church, meeting at 10:00 am Sundays at 4380 Highway 66, just .3 mile east of I25. See why more people worldwide are calling on the name of the Lord and being eternally blessed. Check us out at www.alcworshipwarriors.org.

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What is Bring Your Bible to School Day?

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ring Your Bible to School Day is a nationwide, student-led movement to read and treasure Scripture as God’s Holy Word, to encourage others with the hope we have in Christ Jesus, and to celebrate our religious freedoms in the United States. It all culminates with Bring Your Bible to School Day on the first Thursday of October. (This year, the celebration will be October 7, 2021!) This event empowers Christian students of all ages to speak God’s grace and truth into the culture around them, starting with two simple steps — bringing their Bibles to school and sharing what God’s Word means to them.

Students of any age can participate – remember the words of 1 Timothy 4:12: “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity” (ESV).

Last year, over 500,000 students joined in. Will you join this year? For more information or to sign up go to

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WALKtober to good health – October is Colorado Pedestrian Month Keynote Event: Walk to School Day Oct. 6

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he Colorado Department of Transportation is encouraging schools to participate in Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, to promote and practice pedestrian and road safety among classmates, families, and caregivers.

Established in 1997, Colorado Walk to School Day is part of the International Walk to School Day program, when children from more than 40 countries walk to school on the same day. Throughout the state, more than 150 schools participate every year.

Organizers are encouraged to register their school at walkbiketoschool.org as a way of tracking participation and showing support for active, healthy, safe transportation.

Registrations also assist Colorado’s ranking among other participating states.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need and demand for streets, crosswalks, and public spaces that support walking, biking, and rolling. Across Colorado, communities are taking unique, creative approaches to WTSD, including Estes Park, which is partnering with local non-profit Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success, a family resource center. “We expect that for those who live too far to walk all the way, there will be a meet-up at the fairgrounds to walk to school from there,” says Estes Park Grant Specialist Christy Crosser. “We are all very excited about this event as we continue to promote the Safe Routes to School program.”

Responding to community feedback on desired materials, CDOT is providing Walk to School stickers to interested schools and groups while supplies last. Email wendy. mcmillan@state.co.us with your name, physical address, and number of stickers requested as soon as possible or no later than Friday, September 10, to ensure delivery.

Additional resources and ideas, including downloadable posters in English and Spanish, are available on the CDOT’s Safe Routes to School website at https://www.codot.gov/ programs/bikeped/safe-routes.

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Three Small Steps to Improving Your Health

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e think that in order to improve our health we have to make big steps! Actually, it’s quite the contrary. You want to follow more of a Kaizen approach. Kaizen is a Japanese term which means “good change”, “change for the better”, or improvement”. It is the philosophy or mindset where small incremental changes create a lasting impact over time. Let’s look at three small things you can do today.

Go through your cupboards or refrigerator and start reading those food labels. This is simply so you can begin to create awareness around nutritional content and ingredients.

Begin to understand what a serving size is, how many carbohydrates, fat, and protein are you eating. And most importantly, how much added sugar is there. And don’t forget to read the ingredients. Do you know or can you pronounce what all the ingredients are? If not, it’s probably not so good for you. So, at your next grocery store trip; you are armed with information and are apt to make a better choice.

Drink no less than 64 ounces of water but preferably half your body weight. Your body is 70% water and it needs water for everything: digestion, carrying nutrients, removing waste products, your skin, organs, brain, lubricating your joints and so much more. Dehydration is a serious problem in the SAD (standard American diet). I like to say, “Your body is like a flower. Without water, your organs will wither.”

Get up and move. Approximately 80% of Americans do not meet the recommended standard of 150 minutes of movement a week. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Simply go outside for a steady paced walk. And if you have not been moving, start with 5 minutes and build from there. It is best to get outside as there are so many other benefits to having sun on your face and being outside. Other options include riding your bike, going to the gym, meeting friends for a workout. Just make moving fun!

I help people through small habit changes that make big changes in their life. Join the upcoming research-proven program in October (and one again in January) to have success in weight loss, movement goals, healthier habits, and generally improving the numbers that need to change to improve your health. Space is limited.

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Healthy Alternative Medicine Autumn, Letting Go & Receiving

Staying Fit During Fall

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

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

Metal corresponds to the Lungs and Large Intestine. These are the organs of inspiration/exhalation, and elimination. The lungs receive necessary oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide, taking in what we need and eliminating what no longer serves a purpose. The large intestine functions to eliminate waste products. Both organs need to eliminate properly for survival. If the large intestine is not functioning properly, waste can build up and begin to rot or leak toxins into the body, and these toxins try to escape through the skin . Constipation, emotional stagnation, acne, and accumulation of phlegm can result from a sluggish large intestine or lung.

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

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

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Helping More Veterans & Families

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ualified Listeners has partnered with King Soopers to help support Veterans through their Community Rewards Program for no more than your actual cost of groceries at the checkout. They donate 5% of your total monthly purchases directly into Qualified Listeners’ Veteran Relief Fund to help those in need.

You will need a King Soopers shopper’s card and an online account.

Visit www.kingsooperscommunityrewards.com. Click “Link Your Shopper’s Card”.

Sign into your King Soopers account or create an account.

Once logged into your account, click on the Community Rewards tab and search for Qualified Listeners or NPO# BV076. Click Enroll. That’s it! You’re done!

You will now be helping to support U.S. Military Veterans and their families every time you use your King Soopers Loyalty Card or phone number to shop.

On the Home Front

We receive calls from Veterans or a family member asking for assistance on various home projects. Not always do we have the resources to fulfill their request.

We are looking for service businesses who would be willing to assist the Veteran Community at either no cost or reduced cost. Specifically in the fields of electrical, plumbing, vehicle repair, home repair/improvement, handrails, grab bars, lawn care, lawn sprinklers, roofing/gutter repair, in-home clutter & organization, boxing & moving, and legal.

Your skill and time would have a huge impact on those who don’t have the financial or physical ability to do it themselves.

If you have an interest in giving back to our Veterans, please call 720-600-0860 or email Resource@QualifiedListeners.org. For information on our organization, visit www.

QualifiedListeners.org.

We’re not counselors or therapists. We have trained volunteers eager to call or visit someone who is confined, lonely, has no one to talk to, or needing assistance. We can also connect them to resources if they request. We impact lives, we change lives, we save lives.

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t’s hard to stay fit, stick to your goals, and maintain a healthy diet with the fall weather getting cooler and holidays approaching. I want to give you a few easy ways to help keep you on track.

Workouts are usually the first to be crossed off the list when your schedule gets busy, but this is the most important thing to keep on the list.

Stick to your fitness goals as there are many added benefits to improving your health. Working out helps to decrease stress, keeps your immune system strong, and keeps your metabolism going so you can burn more calories and fat.

Don’t let the hard work you did earlier in the year go to waste now. Get outside to work out and enjoy the cooler temperatures. Ladies, join us for my Time For Change Fitness Group Classes offered four times per week online and In-person in Firestone and Longmont.

The other part that suffers when you get busy is your nutrition and water intake.

Try to plan one day a week where you premake your healthy meals. You can freeze most of them and it will be ready to heat and serve on busy nights.

Water intake is a big piece of staying healthy. Try to consume half of your body weight in ounces per day. If you’re not there yet, keep increasing your amount by five ounces gradually as this will help your cells and body function better.

Minimize processed foods as much as possible. Prepackaged and fast foods have a lot of unknown ingredients that can easily throw your diet off and are usually unhealthy. Do your best to include good quality protein, fresh vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats.

Hopefully, some of these simple tips will help you stay on track this fall season. For information on my Fitness Classes contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist at 303-828-2856 or visit www.

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Father-Daughter Medical Team Brings 100% One-Year Survival Rate To Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Oasis of Hope Launches Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment Center www.TheBreastCancerCenter.com

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asis of Hope Cancer Center continues its revolutionary approach to all facets of cancer with special emphasis on a new Breast Cancer Center marking October’s Cancer Awareness Month. Oasis of Hope has an amazing one-year, 100 percent survival rate for women with advanced-stage breast cancer who go there for treatment first, and a five-year 75 percent survival rate.

Under the leadership of Nutritionist Rosa Contreras-Tessada – granddaughter of Oasis of Hope founder Dr. Ernesto Contreras Sr. and daughter of current Director Dr. Francisco Contreras, M.D. – an all-female staff offers a holistic approach to breast cancer that focuses on the whole person. Where traditional western medicine treatments focus on the disease first, Oasis of Hope focuses on the patient first and is a world leader in alternative cancer treatments. Oasis of Hope’s Contreras Alternative Cancer Treatment (C-ACT) employs various therapeutic elements focused on killing cancer cells directly and more efficiently while alleviating the toxic risk to the healthy cells.

“The psychological and spiritual needs of the patient are fundamental and as worthy of attention as the physical needs,” Contreras-Tessada said. The new breast cancer center has a multidisciplinary team of leaders including an oncologist, palliative care specialist, clinical nutritionist, psychologist, art therapist and cooking teacher. It is a center by women, for women, to nurture and unleash a woman’s inner strength to fight breast cancer.”

Since its founding in 1963, Oasis of Hope has championed the immune system’s healing power over cancer. More than 100,000 patients have come to Oasis of Hope, from 60 nations, looking for alternatives to chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. The clinic’s 100 percent one-year survival rate for stage IV breast cancer patients compares to a 65 percent one-year survival rate in the U.S., according to National Cancer Institute figures cited by Oasis of Hope.

Oasis of Hope integrates research-based alternative treatments with conventional therapies. Most Oasis of Hope treatments also can be available in the U.S. but not widely and not deployed in combination with other treatments that have proven effective.

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Oasis of Hope focuses on the patient first, where traditional western medicine treatments focus on the disease first and then the patient. Oasis of Hope is a world leader in alternative cancer treatments with close to 60 years of experience, 30 years more experience than Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

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October Landfill Voucher for Frederick Residents

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own of Frederick residents can use a voucher for one free trip to the Front Range Landfill (1830 Weld County Rd. 5, Erie, CO 80516) during October 2021. The official voucher will be provided by the Town of Frederick and will be available beginning Monday, September 27 through Friday, October 29. Visit us at the Administrative Services building (311 Fifth St.) and bring proof that you live in Frederick (driver’s license or utility bill and ID) to pick up your landfill voucher. Check out the full month of perks we have to offer during Fall Clean Up Days!

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Includes a business directory and indispensable local information. Display ad prices start at $600 for a year’s worth of return! Scan the code for the media kit or call Kelly at 303-833-5997.

Foster Closet Serves Local Families and Youth

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eld County foster families have been serving other families and youth in foster care through maintaining a local supplies and clothing closet that other foster and adoptive families in Northern Colorado can access. “We are open to donations of diapers, wipes, and new or gently used clothes (no holes, stains, etc.),” said Maddie, one of the foster parents who donates her time and energy towards this effort.

As we approach winter, donations of new or gently used coats and winter accessories for children and youth would be put to good use.

Contact Maddie at mmpothour@gmail.com for more information and to donate.

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Colorado Tutoring Corps to Expand in Weld County, Helping More Students Succeed

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olorado Tutoring Corps is expanding in Weld County in response to COVID-19-related learning challenges faced by students of all grade levels. Locally a collaboration between United Way of Weld County, Colorado Youth for a Change, AmeriCorps, and local school districts, and a key component of the United Way-led Reading Great by 8 initiative, Colorado Tutoring Corps works with students to help them catch up in reading and math. Currently Colorado Tutoring Corps is working with Weld RE-5J (Johnstown/Milliken), Greeley-Evans School District 6, and Weld RE-8 (Fort Lupton). With an investment from Serve Colorado, the Governor’s Commission on Community Service, Colorado Youth for a Change will be partnering with more Weld County school districts to offer Reading Corps for pre-K and grades kindergarten to 3, Math Corps for middle school students, and Corps for a Change in high school.

“In partnership with Colorado Youth for a Change, AmeriCorps, and Greeley-Evans School District 6, during the 2018-19 school year there were Reading Corps tutors in seven elementary schools. And more Greeley-Evans schools hosted tutors in the following two school years,” noted Jeannine Truswell, United Way of Weld County president and CEO. “Creating this earlier involvement with Reading Corps through key partnerships and United Way donor support means Weld County can benefit significantly from the Colorado Tutoring Corps state-wide expansion. This response is critical for pandemic learning impacts.”

Following a year in which students, families, educators, and schools faced unprecedented challenges, additional support to reengage students and accelerate learning in essential academic skills is a leading concern for schools, school districts, and the at the state-wide level. Colorado Tutoring Corps is seen as an easy to implement and proven support for recovering.

“For the 2020-21 school year there were 192 Reading Corps students in 10 Greeley-Evans schools. All of these children were behind in their reading skills,” offered Sheri HannahRuh, United Way director of early childhood Initiatives. “After working one-on-one with their Reading Corps tutors, 84% of these students are now back at or doing even better than the expected reading ability for their grade. Students learn to read until age 8, and after this they read to learn. A Colorado Tutoring Corps expansion is essential for school and lifelong success for our Weld County students that are behind in reading and math.”

With an increase in students to be served by Colorado Tutoring Corps comes the need for more adults of any age to serve as tutors. Tutors become AmeriCorps members who are trained in reading and math instruction. They receive a living allowance and earn an education award for college tuition or to pay back college loans. And they get to hang out with students like Noah. With his mom working two jobs to support their family, Noah doesn’t get to practice his reading at home very much. While his teachers do their best to help, they have limited class time. Diane, a Reading Corps tutor, and Noah practice reading each day so that by fourth grade, Noah will be reading on target.

Contact Sheri Hannah-Ruh (Sheri@UnitedWay-Weld.org or 970-353-4300) to find out more about Colorado Tutoring Corps. Contact Mary Zanotti with Colorado Youth for a Change (maryz@ youthforachange.org) to become a tutor or if you are with a Weld County school or school district and would like to host Colorado Tutoring Corps for your students.

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aturday, 10/16 from 11 am to 1:30 pm at Keller Williams 1st Realty Associates 11052 Cimarron St in Firestone. The food drive and in kind donations will benefit our local Carbon Valley Help Center.

The event will include a food drive, mobile shredding truck, multiple food trucks including Chase’N’Smoke BBQ, ShortD’s, Sheild Maiden donuts, and many other fun activities for the whole family!

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or further details, please contact event organizer and sponsor, Tracy Graham at 720-272-0183 or at Tracy@ TracySoldMine.com.

2021 Wendy’s Virtual Frosty 5K Run for Adoption

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he annual Wendy’s Frosty 5K Run for Adoption is hosted by The Wendy’s Company.

The 2021 virtual event will raise funds and awareness for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

More than 150,000 children are waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States and Canada. Without our help, many of these youth are at risk of aging out of the system without a permanent home.

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national, nonprofit public charity dedicated to dramatically increasing the number of adoptions from foster care. Created by Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas who was adopted, the Foundation implements evidencebased, results-driven national service programs, foster care adoption awareness campaigns and innovative grantmaking. Through the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program, the Foundation supports the hiring of recruiters dedicated to serving youth who have been waiting in foster care the longest.

Your participation in this year’s event will help the Foundation to find forever families for more children who are often overlooked. Learn more steps you can take to help at www.davethomasfoundation.org. Thank you for your support. Register for 5k at

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NextGen Co-op Alliance to Add United Power CEO to Board

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he NextGen Cooperative Alliance is set to name United Power President and Chief Executive Officer Mark A. Gabriel to its board of directors later this month. NextGen is a coalition of leaders from distribution cooperatives leading the charge to restore local control over power supply decisions. Gabriel will become one of the organization’s founding board members.

“I am honored to represent United Power on the NextGen board of directors,” said Gabriel. “United Power has been leading the charge advancing policy to shift away from a decades-old model. NextGen was formed precisely for the purpose of advancing the future interests of cooperatives like United Power and its members, which requires reenvisioning and transforming current relationships with power providers.”

The coalition of CEOs that make up NextGen represent cooperatives across the nation leading the way in expanding power supply options, reforming the traditional generation and transmission business model and developing better, more principled relationships with power providers. Their goal is to ensure distribution cooperatives are properly positioned for a secure and cost-effective future.

The NextGen Cooperative Alliance brings together co-op leaders to accomplish goals that restore power to members without being committed to any singular solution.

These goals include: Restoring local control over power options and decisions regarding their own power supplies.

Positioning power supplies for the future, which includes increasing clean energy, facilitating stable rates and driving local economic development.

Removing barriers that prevent or discourage local innovation.

Restoring and strengthening cooperative principles of democratic governance, ensuring board directors prioritize the members who elected them.

NextGen was formed so cooperative leaders can work together to establish more equitable and flexible agreements with power providers, according to the website. It is dedicated to providing a collective advocacy voice, educational tools and networking opportunities to all distribution cooperatives seeking more autonomy and control over power supply.

“United Power has been working toward a mutually beneficial relationship with Tri-State Generation & Transmission that allows us to be responsive to our members and take advantage of a competitive energy marketplace,” Gabriel said. “What we need is a new G&T structure to address the energy needs of the future and help cooperatives better serve their members. NextGen brings together leaders from distribution co-ops facing similar push back from G&Ts determined to maintain current contracts that no longer make sense in the current energy marketplace.”

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With the summer selling season all but over, the pool of buyers is hopefully shrinking, albeit marginally, while interest rates on home mortgages remain quite favorable. That means, now may be a great opportunity to take advantage of the prime real estate market, whether buying or selling, in pursuit of fulfilling your real estate goals even as the slower time of year approaches.

Overall, the ongoing trend of strong buyer activity has increased the amount of closed listings In Colorado to the highest year-todate level on record - higher than we saw at this point in 2020. Home prices continue to see double-digit increases year-over-year for both single and multi-family listings. Year to date, homes are spending an average of two weeks actively available on the market. These statistics are according to www.REColorado. com’s market tracking efforts.

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abor Day 2021 is gone and I’m left wondering how many stopped to think about what it represents. For me Labor Day is about the work force of our nation. The men and women of my parent’s generation who labored in the steel mills, auto factories, fabric mills, and coal mines and they did so under adverse conditions.

Carpenters, mechanics, firefighters, truckers, farmers, policemen, postal workers, clerks, and others we don’t see every day who work behind the scenes, still labor tirelessly for low wages. When I look at America today I hardly recognize it because of all the manufacturing that no longer exists across our country.

A friend and I were visiting and he shared that in his marketing class they are studying how foreign investors are courting our bankrupt towns with promises of redevelopment and new jobs. That interested me so I went surfing the Internet and was shocked at what I found. Foreign investors have practically purchased our country right out from under us. According to www.madeinamerica.com listed are the top six American companies in which China has heavily invested: AMC Cinema; General Motors; Spotify; Snapchat; Hilton Hotels; and General Electric Appliances.

As of August 25, 2021 U.S. agriculture records show property purchases of farmland by foreign nationals have become major sources of investment in the United States with property sales to foreign buyers totaling 78 billion in U.S. dollars. This represents 30 million acres of U.S. farmland being held by foreign investors a number that has doubled since 2019. Records show the largest share of foreign buyers other than China, came from Canada, The Netherlands and Germany. There is an interesting article in Newsweek, September 2, 2021 by Sam Abodo “China is Coming For American Farms”. He writes that records from The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act show China’s acquisitions have increased within the last few years from 10 to 25 per year.

With foreign investors eager to buy up our land and companies I wonder what happens to the American Dream. Will people who work in these ‘new’ companies have employment benefits? I’m left wondering what happened to the America where I grew up believing a person could get a decent wage for their labor if they were willing to work hard at their job.

In the early 1990’s The Mr. and I had an upholstery business and there were many fabric mills along the East Coast that were our main suppliers. Today there may be one left. Most fabrics on the market today come from China, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, India and Bangladesh. This means we pay an import tax on every piece of fabric purchased that is made in a foreign country.

Wake up, America. Your voice needs to be heard regarding investments, jobs and labor in our country. I so admire the people who still labor and believe in The American Dream even though it has been replaced by the New American Dream--A dream that defies definition at this moment in our history.

Michele White Joins RE/MAX Nexus

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E/MAX Nexus proudly announces the company has been joined by REALTOR® Michele White, who specializes in residential home sales and assisting buyers and sellers. Licensed as a REALTOR, Michele offers full-service real estate service to buyers and sellers in Northern Colorado. “My clients are my priority. I want them to be empowered and truly knowing that finding them their perfect property is my number one goal” White commented.

As a Colorado native with a master’s degree in education and extensive experience with many school districts along the Front Range, she is confident in offering knowledge and experience of our amazing cities, towns, and school systems to her clients. “Previously, being an educator and now a realtor, one thing has not changed; my passion will always be to help others in any way I can, and I want to show this to all my clients in every facet of my business.” Michele is extremely organized, has great attention to detail, and a true passion of Real Estate. “It is truly my goal to support change in my clients lives - Their home, their future, is my commitment” states White.

Michele has two amazing children and a crazy loving dog. When Michele is not assisting clients, she loves traveling to tropical areas with her family, although she has pretty much spent the last 14 years wrapped up to keep warm in ice-cold hockey rinks cheering on and supporting her son. “Go FC HOCKEY, EAGLES, and AVS!” RE/MAX Nexus is extremely thrilled to welcome Michele aboard. “Michele is such a kind, caring and hardworking agent who fits perfectly with our small but mighty group of amazing agents” Abby Renner states. White provides diligent education, caring and understanding of the process to her clients so they make informed and educated decisions in one of the largest purchases they may make in their lives.

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Angel Tree Helps Children of Inmates at Christmas

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American Legion Riders and ABATE Rodeo

Town of Firestone to Resume Late Fees & Shut-Offs

Ladies, join us in Firestone on Monday mornings and your first session is Free InPerson! Classes Offered In-Person and Online: Interval/Strength Training Classes Mondays & Tuesdays at 8:30am & Weds at 7pm (your own weights/mat required). CoreFirst Trainer Class Fridays at 8:30am (CF Trainer is required for this class). See my website for details on locations and how to sign up, Waiver & RSVP required for classes. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Corrective Exercise Specialist at

American Legion Riders at Post 1985 in Firestone are cosponsoring a motorcycle rodeo with ABATE of Colorado District 13 holds their monthly meeting at Pinocchio’s in Frederick. This is a day of fun and families are welcome. This event is free to watch, only the participants pay a fee. The SAL or Auxiliary will sell burgers and hot dogs and beverages. This is a nice small town event, with entertainment and fun. The rodeo shows off riders’ skills in events like a slow race, plank ride, cone race, and weenie bite etc.

Both the Legion and ABATE are 501c3 nonprofits. We focus on motorcycle issues such as regulatory, safety and rider education as well as rides and charity events. For more info call Duane Roller at 303.833.2746.

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Parking lot at New Horizons Christian Church at 701 Carbondale Dr. in Dacono, CO 80514 at (Hwy. 52 and Forest Ave) from 1:30 to 3:00 pm Weld Food Bank and New Horizons Christian Church continue to provide and your volunteers have been blessed to stay strong throughout.

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Since March of 2020, the Town of Firestone has not charged any late fees or turned off any customers’ water due to the financial hardships that the COVID-19 Pandemic caused. Now that the State of Colorado’s Emergency Order has expired, the Town of Firestone will begin to assess late fees and perform shut-offs as needed to delinquent accounts starting on October 1, 2021. The Finance Department will continue to work with customers to develop payment plans for those still experiencing financial hardships.

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Frederick Neighborhood Watch Meeting - Wednesday, October 13 The next Neighborhood Watch Meeting is Wednesday, October 13 at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us at the Frederick Police Department (333 Fifth St.) to hear sector reports, trends, tips, and meet K9 Dobby and Officer Austin.

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Obituaries and Memorials

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

Scottie Sluman

Riley Mae Sluman

Scottie Sluman, age 54, of Evans, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Scottie was born May 22, 1967.

A memorial service for Scottie will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 1:00 PM, 10230 County Rd 15, Longmont, CO 80504.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. howemortuary.com for the Sluman family.

Riley Mae Sluman, age 24, of Evans, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Riley was born June 20, 1997.

A memorial service for Riley will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 1:00 PM, 10230 County Road 15., Longmont, CO 80504.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. howemortuary.com for the Sluman family.

May 22, 1967 – September 21, 2021

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lease pray for the family and friends of this father and his daughter. They are our neighbors.

Here are some ways to help: 1. Easy meals in containers that do not need to be returned.

Sandwich items including condiments, paper plates and napkins for easy cleanup for those who are visiting.

2. Notes and cards for

months to come.

Most people forget and go on with life after a couple weeks.

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4. Say Scottie and Riley’stheir names. You won’t ruin their day. Family is already thinking of them and are sad and

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missing them.

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Gifts of cash, gift cards or pay a bill. The bereaved forget to pay monthly bills and then have to catch up.

6. Stop by and clean a bathroom or kitchen. It’s a big help in the early months.

7. Send flowers each month on September 21 and on

their birthdays.

8. Let them know you haven’t forgotten.

9. Invite them out to a meal.

10. Buy them some groceries and items we all need.

11. Don’t try to fix them or take away their pain. You cannot.

12. Sit and listen, even to the silence. Be comfortable just being present.

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he Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA) has announced the recipients of its 2021 Annual Awards. CASTA is the statewide trade association representing approximately 60 transit systems throughout the state, as well as local governments, planning organizations, and the bus industry. The CASTA Awards Program recognized the contributions of individuals and agencies in Colorado with outstanding programs or projects, or who have made notable contributions to transit.

Outstanding Coordination Initiative of the Year Via Mobility Services and the North Front Range MPO were both awarded the Outstanding Coordination Initiative award. Corey Schmitt of the North Front Range NPO and Hanna Johnson of Via Mobility have been implementing the RideNoCo program together for the past year. The RideNoCo program has played an integral part in crosspromotion of services, [1] [2] even across the counties, and they have even been invited to speak to numerous agencies and healthcare providers. These efforts have acted as a soft launch for the region’s One Call/One Click Center, which has gained support from both Larimer and Weld counties to support mobility issues in urban and rural areas.

VIA MOBILITY SERVICES Now Available in Dacono.

Via’s Paratransit service is now available to Dacono residents who qualify for Via’s services. This service is funded by the City of Dacono.

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You must live within the City of Dacono.

You must be 60 years old or older, have a disability, or face a mobility limitation.

Residents with a temporary disability qualify for this service.

Where Can I Go? This service is available Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Via can take you almost anywhere you’d like to go, including medical appointments, therapy, grocery stores, social events, senior centers, adult day programs, employment, and more. Via can also pick up and deliver pre-paid grocery orders within the City of Dacono.

Service is available within the City of Dacono and between Dacono and Firestone, Frederick, Erie, or Boulder County. Service between communities may be limited to certain days.

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It starts with a call! To register to use this service, contact Via’s Mobility Specialists at 303-444-3043.

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