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Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

A Letter From Frederick Chief of Police Aug. 22, ‘18 The Town of Frederick Community: Over the past few days, the men and women of the Frederick Police Department, as well as the entire community of Frederick, have endured an emotional rollercoaster as you may expect with such a tragedy hitting our community. I can assure you the level of professionalism I have seen over the past days has been nothing but excellent. During challenging situations like these, the true character of an individual rises to meet that challenge. Your officers along with personnel from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, District Attorney’s office, State Patrol, Firestone Police Department, Dacono Police Department, Longmont Police Department and the Weld County Sheriffs Office have done just that. I’m proud of the way all the agencies came together and continued to work as one to achieve justice. I’ve been working for the Town for the past 26 years, and the

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overwhelming support we have received from this community is unprecedented. As your Chief, I’m honored to be involved in a community such as ours. I’ve been engulfed with calls and emails of support with citizens asking what they can do for their police department. First and foremost, I want to say thank you for all your caring words of support. I feel your police department is only the reflection of you, the great citizens we have in our community. Your continued support definitely makes coming to work a better place. So here’s what you can do: continue to send us words of encouragement -

the officers appreciate it more than you know. Get involved with your community, whether that’s through our programs like Neighborhood Watch or Dog Walker Watch, or something else that fits your interests and skills. I ask you to continue to build a community that we can all be proud of and feel safe to live in. We’re built on what matters in Frederick, and these are the things that matter to us. Thank you again for all of your support and keep Shanann, Bella, and Celeste in your thoughts, hearts, and prayers. Sincerely, Todd D. Norris, Chief of Police

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Traveling as a Group

ust recently, my husband and I escorted a group on an Alaskan adventure. We cruised from Vancouver, north through the Inside Passage. The group had so much fun on the cruise; everyone going their own way during the day. In the evening, we had dinner together and shared our adventures of the day. Some went flight seeing over glaciers, some went whale watching and others rented cars and went off on their own. After the cruise, we had a private tour with an overnight stay in Talkeetna where we would have a straight on view of Mt. Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley). However, the mountain was clouded over, as usual. We did get to take the hotel shuttle to visit the town of Talkeetna and had dinner together at a great local brewery. The food was amazing and the beer was too. The group was having so much fun together, everyone getting along and sharing even more adventures. Talkeetna is a great little town with lots of local shops and restaurants. Then, we took the train from Talkeetna to Denali. This is the best part of the train ride from the cruise ports to Denali. Scenery was beautiful and we had a wonderful guide on the trip. Our hotel, just outside the park on a bluff, was great.

Beautiful views. The next day we were so fortunate to take the longest tour into Denali National Park to the end of the road. We had a great tour guide, saw 3 of the top 5 animals (grizzly and black bears, moose, caribou). The two we didn’t see were the wolf and the Dall sheep. We did see golden and bald eagles and a family of ptarmigan. We were busy each of the next 3 days and always met in the evening for a review of all that we did and saw during the day. The one thing I have to mention is the vastness and beauty of Alaska. Traveling with the group was so much fun and I think the memories everyone has will last a lifetime and the friendships developed will just keep growing. Group travel, whether family reunions, friends, special interests, destination weddings or vow renewals, can all be solved by contacting Judy Bakanec, Going Places Travel in Frederick.

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am Colleen Whitlow and I am again running for the Mayor of Mead. Over the past four years, I have served as a Town of Mead Trustee and I have accomplished many uplifting things for the community. As Mayor, I will make the biggest impact by working with the other six Trustees to move the Town forward in a positive and productive manner. I have over the last four years been involved in many endeavors that shed a positive light on Mead. Mead is a small community. We as a board need to balance the small town feel with the need for revenue and manage growth to achieve what the majority of the Town residents want. As your Mayor, I will work to ensure that all voices are heard; that we account for the taxpayer funds and that we are accountable for the tough decisions that have to be made. I will work with other surrounding communities to keep the lines of communication open and moving forward. Your voice is important! You need to have the avenues available to let us know how you want your community shaped. I encourage each of you to come to the Town meetings and become involved. I am running for Mayor because I believe my skills and abilities to lead, rationalize and effectively communicate

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make me the best qualified candidate for the Mayor of Mead. The key to success for Mead will be my ability to work collectively within a group and thinking outside of the box. These will be key assets and that will move the Town forward in a reasonable and organized fashion. I also believe that we need to put the people and our community first. Please visit my website at www. colleenwhitlowformayor.com or my Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/colleenwhitlow/ and walk with me on this journey. I look forward to working with you to keep Mead a safe community that brings us together every day. Thank you for your support. Colleen Whitlow “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”-Henry Ford

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

z It’s August, and many of us in Firestone are winding down summer vacations, time at the pool and summer fun—and turning our attention to back-to-school shopping and readying our families for the start of a new school year. As the summer days grow shorter, we take a moment to look back at memories of summer 2018 and mark our calendars for important fall dates. z The last Food & Flick Friday, August 10th, closed out a great 2018 season of film, food and community. Thank you to everyone who came together to make these Friday evenings a success, including the many town employees, vendors and you, our community members. z On August 7th, our Firestone Police Department hosted the 35th annual National Night Out in Harney Park. Colorado weather gave us a surprise with a brief hailstorm, but as quickly as the hail

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z DACONO RESIDENT SURVEY: It won’t take much time to make a big difference! Please help us shape the future of Dacono! Resident surveys will be mailed to all households in September. This survey is conducted every three years and serves as a Joe Baker report card of community quality, city services, and public opinion. Your feedback will help Dacono make decisions that affect our community.

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z I’m Joyce Palaszewski, the Mayor Pro Tem for the Town of Mead. I have been and will be filling in as the Town of Mead Mayor until our November elections. It is very easy to fall in love with this quaint town and I am very excited and honored to fill this role. The feedback was very favorable from our residents requesting a special election to fill this position – it’s the American way. On a personal level, I have lived and been an active member of our community for over 10 years. Working with the Events Committee and Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Open Space Committee along with volunteering for other programs in our community. z I am here to support the residents and businesses both current and potential, along with providing the necessary support to our dedicated staff of the Town of Mead. We have several ideas coming forth

came, it was gone, leaving behind plenty of time to enjoy a rainbow and the festivities. Our officers had a great time visiting with residents and everyone was even treated to a special visit and a demonstration from one of our favorite officers, K-9 Ollie. z Construction continues on the new Police Station, located at Colorado Boulevard and Sable Avenue. Construction will move from phase one to phase two, from grading to building construction, in the coming weeks. It will be exciting to see this impressive new facility take shape. Additionally, the McClure Avenue Widening Project from First Street to just east of Adams Way will be underway, with an expected wrap-up in the fall time frame. Thank you for, as always, being considerate of the men and women working on these improvements as you travel these routes. z Speaking of travel routes, please note that the first day of school is August 15th. Please review bus routes with your children and, as drivers, keep a close eye on School Zones for everyone’s safety. The speed limit is 20 miles per hour when the lights are flashing in the School Zone. The Town has hired crossing guards to help control traffic and assist students in crossing busy areas as they head to school. Please be sure to obey the crossing guards and help everyone arrive safe and sound. z As students head back into the classroom, town staff are heads down doing the work of preparing the 2019 budget for feedback

and presentation to the Board of Trustees during work sessions. The final budget will come before the board for approval in December. z In other news, Town of Firestone has published a request for proposal (RFP) to assist in a national search ensuring the successful placement of a permanent Town Manager. This search was planned in advance of the hiring of interim Town Manager A.J. Krieger. Once the search firm is selected by the Board of Trustees, the search will commence. Consideration will be given to Krieger as a semi-finalist in the selection process, if he elects to participate. z And, as a final reminder, the Central Weld County Water District (CWCWD) continues to ask that residents with addresses ending in odd numbers to limit their watering to Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays, and those with addresses ending in even numbers to limit their watering to Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sept. 1. These recommendations are not mandatory, but suggested and appreciated given dry conditions. Additional information is available at www.cwcwd.com and the Town website at www.firestoneco.gov/549/ Water-Restrictions. z I hope you all have enjoyed your summer and wish you the best as we get back into the routine of school and look ahead to the fall. As always, I can be reached at bsindelar@firestoneco.gov and appreciate your ideas and input. Bobbi Sindelar, Mayor

A few things to remember: Your responses are completely anonymous. In order to hear from a diverse group of residents, the adult 18 years or older in your household who most recently had a birthday should complete this survey. You may return the survey by mail in the enclosed postage-paid envelope, or you can complete the survey online. z CURBSIDE TRASH PICK-UP AND RECYCLING: The City Council voted to switch haulers providing weekly curbside trash service to Dacono residents. The City is negotiating a contract with Waste Connections and anticipate the new hauler will begin service in October 2018. Rates will not increase in 2018. Additional information about toter trash cans, recycling, and cost will be sent to residents and available on CityofDacono.com and social media. z Mosquito Control FIGHT THE BITE COLORADO!: Mosquito season is in full swing. The City of Dacono contracts with Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) for seasonal

mosquito control. The services include: survey/mapping services of larval breeding sites, mosquito breeding site inspection and larviciding services (spraying), and adult mosquito trapping. If you have a pesky mosquito problem, call the MosquitoLine (877) 276-4306 with any of the following issues:  Report concerning mosquito annoyance areas, to be placed on a no spray or opt-out process for no spraying in front on your home  Request notification when spraying will be done  Request information on how to control and/or prevent mosquitoes on private property  Request health and safety information about mosquito control operations and pesticide products used  Get more information on protecting yourself and family from mosquitos and West Nile disease at www.fightthebitecolorado.com

in the next couple of months to recognize our business community, we will announce those as they come to reality. We also want to continue to empower and thank our hardworking committees to serve the citizens with their highest level of service. I also offer my heartfelt thanks for the residents of this town that have taken the time to come to meetings, sending emails and being and getting involved. Thanks so much! z Also, I would like to thank Gary Shields and his family for the contributions and service they have made to the Town of Mead. They have spent countless hours working, supporting and volunteering for the Town of Mead and at our local schools. z My main objective for the town has been to keep moving forward and make a positive difference by empowering our committees to do what they have the passion for. Our events committee has done an excellent job this summer with the Fishing Derby, Parades, Movies and Concerts in the Park. Our Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Open Space Committee has added new members. They have been working with staff on site surveys and geotechnical information to determine the best use of Ames Park plus possible improvements to Lorin Mead Park of Highland Lake. z The Police Department has been very busy rebuilding into a solid department with Mr. Brian Cousineau at the helm. He has been working extensively at getting lockers installed, hiring personnel and setting up procedures. Thanks so much to Brian Cousineau, Jennifer Fine-Loven, Brad Johnson, Louis Abuso and Joseph Schreiner. The continued support from this team is greatly appreciated and they haven’t skipped a beat.

z Town of Mead-Recent Accomplishments ♦ Streaming our Town of Mead Board Meetings on our website

(check us out) ♦ Hired Mr. Brian Cousineau as our Interim Police Chief ♦ Received Two Grants totaling $385,077 for North Creek Sanitary Lift and Lake Thompson Lagoon ♦ Hired Mr. Mark McAskin as our new Town of Mead – Attorney ♦ Adopted Town of Mead Comprehensive Plan ♦ Complete Phase III of Trails ♦ Completed Annual Chip Sealing Project on CR7 and WCR28 ♦ Adopted the Lexipoly Policy and Procedure Manual for our Police Department ♦ Saw Arlo’s Restaurant opened on Main Street ♦ Anytime Fitness is looking to open soon on Main Street ♦ Mead Towne Center is in the construction phase ♦ Approved Sales and Used Tax on November ballot z In closing, I would like to wish a productive and inspiring year for the teaching and administrative staff at our schools. Please pay special attention to the increased traffic around town and for those children on foot. Also, I hope and wish for all our children to have a safe, positive and successful school year. z See you at the Mead Community Days & Sugar Beet Festival. This event has always proven to be a success with the hard work of many committees, local clubs, businesses and organizations along with our town staff uniting and working together for a positive difference in our community.

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Michael D. Wailes Announces Candidacy for Weld County Council

oday, Michael D. Wailes of Johnstown officially announced his candidacy for Weld County Council, District 2. Born in Greeley and raised in Johnstown, graduating from Roosevelt High School and later attending Aims Community College and Colorado State University, Wailes is a third generation Weld County Native and lives on his family’s farm north of Johnstown. He owns and operates a small digital marketing agency with offices in Johnstown and Loveland. He also founded and operates a small, fledging charity: JohnstownMilliken Coats for Kids. For the past five years, Wailes has served on the Weld County Planning Commission and the Weld County Board of Adjustments. He served on the advisory committee for the Weld County Bright Futures Program, the UNC Mirror Advisory Board, and the Johnstown-Milliken Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the RE-5J Board of Education. In a volunteer capacity, he served as the Vice-President of Marketing for the Boy Scouts of America, Longs Peak Council. Wailes is an active Rotarian, having held

membership and leadership positions in clubs in both Johnstown and Greeley. “There are myriad of reasons I am proud to call Weld County my home, but the top of my list is our Home Rule Charter. It has served Weld County well but is only as strong as the council which provides its mandated oversight.” “I have truly been blessed with my work which provides me the opportunity to serve; to give back to the communities that have served me and my family for so long.”

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As the electoral season begins in the Town of Mead, I find myself driven to share an announcement that one of the Mayoral candidates for the Town of Mead recently made. Previously, Colleen Whitlow announced, following the school shooting in Florida, that if elected as Mayor for the Town she would donate 25% of her Town monthly salary to the school safety programs for Mead. As a parent of three children, one in high school and two in elementary school, their safety is a constant concern for my husband and me. Just last year alone our oldest shared that there was a “fight” in the girl’s restroom and not so long ago we heard of a fight in which one girl grabbed another by the hair and through her head into the brick wall. These are regular occurrences in schools today, which is a vast difference from the experiences my husband and I had 20 years ago when we were in school. The announcement that Colleen made only reinforced how committed she is to

supporting the Town of Mead. As a parent and a resident of Mead, her message alone was enough to make me take a step back and ask myself why aren’t other political figures taking similar stances? The conclusion I came to, was that it takes a highly motivated individual to say that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few and essentially that is what Colleen’s announcement stated. It’s not about the salary or the title, it’s about the good that she can do for this community, as a whole. I encourage members of our community to really take the opportunity to gain additional insight into the Mayoral candidates. Take into consideration not only their platforms, their experience, their involvement in the community, who they are as an individual, their values, and most importantly their commitment to this town. Ask yourself, is this someone I would trust to make decisions that are in the best interest for this town? Is this someone who will take the time to do their due diligence before voting on an issue that would impact the town? I think that it is essential that our next Mayor is motivated by their integrity, drive, honesty, and wholehearted commitment to this community. So please, really take your time and get as much information as available about the candidates and make an informed decision. Personally, I am all for a candidate that is looking out for the Town but also has an eye towards the future, our children. Tiffany Holcomb, Proud Parent & Resident of Mead

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he McClure Avenue Extension Phase One is complete. You may have noticed a new roadway and bridge connecting McClure Avenue in Historic Firestone to Colorado Blvd. While I was attending the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on August 13th I felt a small sense of accomplishment. I want you to stop and think a little about the why and how of a project like this. The why??? I have lived here for 27 years and have always thought about the convenience of having another access point to Colorado Blvd. (Road 13 as it was called back then). After asking around it turns out that longer time residents than me had that same thought. We knew that it would provide numerous benefits; • faster response times by first responders • faster commute times to and from work, for deliveries, for visitors, for students, parents and school buses • an alternate route in case of road construction or road closures • provide a better traffic pattern for Frederick and Firestone residents • a shorter and safer route for pedestrians • better visibility and access for existing businesses along 1st Street • encourage business development along 1st. Street So the we I am talking about was initially the residents of Historic Firestone, but no real progress had been made to get the project underway due to funding and priorities. Then I learned of a group of citizens called The Historic Firestone Coalition formed by George Heath, a Firestone Trustee. I was a little late to this party but got involved in early 2015 and learned that the Town of Firestone had a to do list of projects so our focus was to “assist” the Board of Trustees with prioritizing that list. That brings us to the how portion I mentioned earlier. We became the “Squeaky Wheel” and all of our town

officials were all too happy to have input and useful information to hone the project list. I cannot stress to you enough the importance of citizen involvement in our Nation’s Great Experiment at all levels of government. Our officials at all levels need and desire our input so attend the Town meetings and get to know your elected officials and our town employees...but I digress a little. The how further involved the Firestone Urban Renewal Authority, design and engineering, cooperation from Frederick, Weld County entities, legal advice, input from fire and police authorities, United Power, our sanitation district and a willingness to get the job done. I can tell you without reservation that our town officials and staff stepped up to make this happen. We had numerous meetings to make sure our input and suggestions had merit. Once again, all of these entities were very willing to enlighten us and often energized by our involvement. Yes, the list of projects still exists and our little group of about a dozen citizens with guidance and motivation have helped to check items off that list. Through it all we have developed more confidence in our somewhat complicated system which functions better with citizen involvement. Get involved at all levels, but always remember that a concern must be followed with a better alternative to really make a difference. So be a concerned citizen and learn what a difference you can make. May God bless each of us and our great Nation. I look forward to seeing you at the next Ribbon Cutting!! Kirk Fry, Firestone

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LoriLee’s Chocolates & Gifts Celebrates Third Anniversary

y name is Lori Hill and I am happy to be celebrating my 3rd year at LoriLee’s Chocolates & Gifts. Thanks to my returning customers and new customers, who continue to walk through my door. You are all making my dream come true! My shop is locally owned and I hand craft all of the chocolate right there in the store. I also carry other candy items such as gummies, cinnamon bears, Jelly Belly’s and other yummy candy. If you are looking for cute gifts, stop by LoriLee’s first. The shop has a selection of gifts, boxed chocolates and special holiday items, as well. I am always happy to take orders and have made chocolate for weddings, baby showers, corporate parties and holiday gatherings. September 12th through the 15th, I will be celebrating my 3rd year anniversary. Mention this article and receive 20% off of your total sales. Follow Lorilee’s on Facebook and always be updated on anything happening in the shop. In November we will be having our 2nd annual “Sneek-A-Peek” early holiday shopping get together. Time and date TBD. LoriLee’s is located in old town Frederick at 539 Oak Street. The shop is open Wednesday-Friday from 2:306:00 and Saturdays from 11:00-5:00. During the major holidays the shop has extended hours. Please stop by soon or call 303.847.5783!

Miners Day 2018 Theme - Traditions of the Past, Growing Towards the Future When: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Where: Two Parks in Downtown Frederick! Crist Park 105 5th St. and Centennial Park 630 8th St. Frederick, CO 80530

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St. Brigit Episcopal Church to Celebrate Autumnal Equinox

ave you noticed the days are getting shorter? The trees are starting to wear their fall colors, and Autumn definitely is in the crisp morning air! St. Brigit Episcopal Church invites you to welcome the change of seasons at its Autum-nal Equinox Celebration on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 6:00p.m. The Autumnal Equinox Service is part of St. Brigit’s Áit Caol series, now in its seventh year. Áit Caol (pronounced atch qweel) is Gaelic for “A Thin Place.” These services are created to offer guests an experience of God through a unique liturgy, which combines ancient tradition with contemporary language. They include specially designed meditation areas, reflecting the Scriptural lessons, and sacred music with a Celtic sound. In keeping with the Celtic tradition of honoring the earth as God’s creation, St. Brigit celebrates the Autumnal Equinox, marking the transition between Summer and Winter. “Equinox” is a translation of the Latin word, aequinoctium, or “equal night.” On this day, there are 12 hours each of daylight and darkness. The Earth’s axis is parallel to the Sun, so the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are illuminated equally. Sunrise occurs at 7a.m. and sunset, at 7p.m. Ancient people marked this day with both thanksgiving for the harvest and prayers for protection during the approaching time of darkness and cold. St. Brigit will celebrate this bittersweet time by reflecting with gratitude on God’s abundant gifts. Older children are welcome at the service. Childcare will be provided for children under age six. Guests are invited to walk St. Brigit’s outdoor labyrinth prior to the service. St. Brigit Episcopal Church is located at 110 Johnson Street in Frederick. Vis-it www.stbrigit.org or www.facebook.com/ StBrigit for more information.

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Miners Day is one of Frederick’s premier annual community events drawing thousands of people to Downtown Frederick for family-oriented fun and entertainment throughout the day. While the event has grown in increasing popularity since its inception in 2003, it continues to offer a small-town feel in celebration of our community’s mining heritage and provides a rich and lively environment for residents, businesses, schools, and community groups from throughout the region to come together for a day of fun. The event includes a dynamic parade, exhibitor booths, food/refreshment vendors, activities, contests, and live entertainment throughout the day. Per tradition, Miners Day concludes with a spectacular evening concert and fireworks display! Stop by the Miners Day beer garden to enjoy refreshing local brews. The beer garden is cash only and you must bring your ID to drink (no exceptions). The area is open to all ages, but only folks with an ID will be permitted to drink. In coordination with Frederick High School sports and Mile High Golf Carts, you can get to your Miners Day destination in a flash! From 7a.m.-7p.m., golf carts will be roaming the event area, including the parade start, Crist Park and Centennial Park to take you where you need to be. In the early morning, be on the lookout for carts at the Thunder Valley K-8 parking lot and between Crist Park and Centennial Park. The carts will be available all day. This is a fundraiser for FHS teams, so be sure to tip your drivers!

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Inaugural Frederick Miners Day Pack Burro Race. Celebrate Miners Day with this great sport begun by some of Colorado’s 19th-century miners. This is the last leg of the Western Pack Burro Association 2018 race season! This approximately 10K race will begin right after the Frederick Miners Day parade (around 10:30 am). 2018 Burro Race Course Map. The 10K race will start at Fifth St. and Main St. (Crist Park), head north along the trail towards The Frederick Recreation Area, loop around Milavec Lake, head back south to the Frederick Gateway at Colorado Blvd. and Hwy 52 and then back north to the finish line in Centennial Park. Entry Fee $50. Please submit Racer entry form first! Prizes: Cash prizes for the first 8 places! Registration: 8:00 AM Parade-Race Start: 10:30 AM (right after the parade) BYOB – Bring Your Own Burro or rent one! Contact: Brad M. Wann / 303-906-2269 Burro Rentals: Amber Wann / 303-906-1535 Town of Frederick contact: Angela Wilson / 720.382.5513

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Pet Pain a Focus of Mobile Veterinarian: Longevity and Wellness Veterinary Services, LLC With Kelly Fordyce Martindale

lissa Edoff is a veterinarian who focuses on canine rehabilitation and acupuncture for all animals, in YOUR home. “I strive to improve my patient’s quality of life through physical medicine and pain management,” says Dr. Edoff. “I am a mobile business and appointments are within the comfort of the patient’s home. I have found my clients are much more relaxed in their own environment.” She treats neurological conditions, orthopedic conditions, soft tissue injuries and geriatric issues. Dr. Edoff says, “I treat dogs and cats for rehabilitation. I treat dogs, cats, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, pigs, rabbits, and chickens, plus, other exotic animals on a case-by-case basis with acupuncture.” Canine rehabilitation focuses on managing pain, strengthening muscles, increasing proprioception and improving body awareness. Rehab focuses on the function of the patient. Patients range from geriatrics just needing to get up and down,

to navigating stairs and to those needing help posturing to urinate and defecate, to young dogs recovering from surgery, and even to the canine athlete. For rehab, Alissa uses therapeutic exercises, joint mobilizations, stretching, massage, therapeutic laser, TENS, NMES, targeted pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and acupuncture. During her first visit, she does a complete myofascial, orthopedic and neurological exam. Alissa says, “I think it is very important to get owners involved, so every patient gets a home exercise plan. My goal is educating owners to work with their own pet long-term.” Dr. Edoff brings her equipment to the owner’s home, adjusting exercises over time based on the patient’s ability. Alissa helps owners to utilize what is in their own home for exercise and rehab so there is generally no need to purchase any equipment. For example, Alissa uses FitPads for an exercise that you can then use a stair in your house for your home exercise plan. Acupuncture is a fantastic tool for a wide variety of conditions and she treat all species, except people! Her

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Dacono’s 11th Annual CV Music & Spirits Festival was Amazing! We had an AMAZING 11th Annual Carbon Valley Music & Spirits Festival! Thank you to our generous sponsors, vendors, bands and attendees which are all listed below. Crestone Peak Resources, TBK Bank, Anadarko Petroleum, Century Communities, IMI Motorsports Complex, RE/MAX Nexus, SAFEbuilt, United Power Inc., St Vrain Sanitation, Dacono Development, Black Hills Energy, Firstbank, GarageUnitz at Dacono Storage, Interstate Ford, Invenergy (Spindle Hill Energy Center), Lamp Rynearson, Rare Petro, Studio Six Branding, TimberLAN, Waste Connections of Colorado, Blitz Paintball, Elliott’s Complete Auto Services, Light Kelly, PC, Ramey Environmental, Ricker+Cunningham, The Tallent Company, Tri-Town Lions Club, Dacono Liquors, RC Special Events, Carbon Valley Consumer Report, KUNC 91.5 FM, Yellow Scene Magazine, QDC Ranch Services, NoCo Magazine, and FRP Apparel. Band were: FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, The Burroughs, Taylor Scott Band, Bonnie and the Clydes, Andy Sydow, and VeggieMatters. Congratulations to our spirit award winners! Best Spirit: Deviant Spirits Distillery DV8: DV8 Vodka. Best Cocktail: Mystic Mountain Distillery: Jalapeno Whiskey Limeade. Best Label: Art of the Spirits Whiskey: Easy Elegance Rye Whiskey. Thank you to all our attending spirit vendors! Images can be viewed at:www.facebook.com/CarbonValleyMusicFestival/

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Base Tan or Instant Tan: Forever Summer Tanning Keeps Your Skin Glowing

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ke sure you get a base tan,” is common advice before heading out on a cruise, traveling to Mexico or even Las Vegas. Why? Nobody wants their trip ruined because they are too sunburned to enjoy the vacation! That’s one of the reasons why Mead residents, John and Shannon McKinney purchased Forever Summer Tanning Salon. The other reason was that Shannon had tanned there for years and knew it had a great reputation when it came up for sale. Plus, this East Longmont tanning

salon offers not only UV tanning but also state of the art spray tanning using a Pura Sunless System. On top of that, they have a Red Light Therapy bed. This is a 20 minute, UV free, skin rejuvenation service that reduces the appearance of cellulite, age spots, increases oxygenation and hydration of the skin. As if that is not enough, they have a boutique with a wide selection of lotions to enhance your skin, trendy clothes, jewelry and shoes. This makes it a one stop shop for your upcoming event or vacation. Shannon says, “I want to continue providing a great tanning experience for men and women in and around the area. This salon has been voted best of Boulder County for several years and I want to be a part of the community as a small business owner.”

“It’s very satisfying having clients come from all around the area and as far away as Platteville,” s a y s Megan, the McKinney’s daughter, also works at the salon during breaks from college. Shannon continues, “Whether you are a year-round tanner, going on a vacation or just have an event you need to be ready for, we have the capability to provide a base tan, or an instant tan. Plus, you will feel relaxed after any of the services.” Forever Summer Tanning offers specials continually. You can receive 10% off a tanning package or lotion purchase by mentioning this article. You can get updated monthly specials by liking them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ ForeverSummerTanningLongmont. The McKinneys appreciate that clients share how much they love the salon and

that they are thankful John and Shannon purchased it. “I want to keep the same great reputation that Forever Summer Tanning has had for years,” says Shannon. Their hours are Mon – Friday 8a to 7p, Sat 9-4, Sun 10-3. They are located at 1610 Pace St #800 Longmont CO 80504. You can call 303.702.0200 for more information or visit www.foreversummertanning.com or email sjm.foreversummer@gmail.com and of course, LIKE on Facebook.

Isn’t Everyone Who Sells Real Estate a REALTOR?

ll real estate licensees are not the same. In Colorado every real estate broker is licensed by the State, but only those licensees who are members of the National Association of REALTORS are properly called REALTORS. By joining the REALTOR Association, REALTORS have agreed to subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. The Colorado Real Estate Commission has rules and regulations that cover all licensees, but the REALTOR Code of Ethics goes well beyond what is required in the law. If you would like a copy of the Code, just let me know (the preamble is on the wall of my office – Under all is the land….). All members of a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) agree to abide by the rules of the MLS, regardless of whether they are REALTORS or not, but these rules are for activities between brokers. The REALTOR Code of Ethics goes beyond those rules as well with Standards of Practice as to how REALTORS deal with the public. This means that the REALTOR

can be held accountable for their actions through a grievance process at the Board of REALTORS. REALTORS are committed to protecting private property rights. No other organization is involved at our local, state and national government to work on your behalf in protecting the right for you to own property. The REALTOR organizations spend millions of dollars and countless man hours every year in this endeavor. Many REALTORS volunteer their time and invest their own money to make sure as many people as possible can enjoy the benefits of owning real estate. REALTORS are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS are committed to helping your dream of home ownership a reality. Make sure your agent is a REALTOR!

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Town of Mead Community Day & Sugar Beet Festival September 8

he 2018 Mead Community Day & Sugar Beet Festival will be held on September 8th at Mead Town Park! The Town of Mead, Mead Area Rotary Club, Mead Area Community Foundation and Mountain View Fire Rescue invite you to two great events now in one day! Event activities include vendor booths, Cow Pie Bingo community parade, beer garden, free kids activities, free community dinner, concert, and fireworks! The 2018 Community Day and Sugar Beet Festival (CDSBF) will be from 2:00 pm9:30 pm. A more detailed schedule of events and activities will be posted soon.

Powerful Connections

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more, Facebook has become something we actually DEPEND on. Personally, I love looking back at my “Memories” each day. It’s like a digital time capsule to remind me where I was, who I was with, and what was important to me that day. Weddings, anniversaries, births, and even death announcements are where we find out what’s happening with those we care most about. Facebook has become one of our most important and reliable ways to CONNECT. Are you harnessing this power for your business? If not, you’re missing a critical opportunity for connection with your current customers and FUTURE customers! Call me for a consultation or to set up professional management of your business page: 303.518.0089 Jennie Poppenger, Owner | Face to Face 303.518.0089 | FacetoFace@q.com www.JenniePoppenger.com

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closets? Look at home decorating and design magazines, online photos and pick up some brochures at your local paint store. You may find you are consistently drawn to a certain style or color family, which will be a good start to begin the process of narrowing down your choices to preferably three or four shades to sample. We suggest painting samples in two coats directly on your wall or on poster board that can be moved to various spots around your room: walls, corners, next to trim and baseboards, etc. Paint as large as samples as you can, a minimum of 12” square, to avoid conflict with the current color. You will be able to see how these colors look with your woodwork, fabrics, flooring, etc, and give you a feel for how they look during the times you spend in that room both in natural light during the day and artificial lighting in the evening. Take it easy, relax and trust your first instinct. Many of us end up choosing the first color to which we were attracted.

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American Legion Auxiliary Post 1985 of Firestone Launches Shoe Drive Fundraiser to Raise Money for a New Sign

he American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser from August 6, to October 4th to raise funds for a new sign for the front of the Legion building and various other projects primarily benefiting children. The Legion Auxiliary will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected, and Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes. Everyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes by calling Charlene Russell at (303) 775-6051. All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of micro-enterprise (small business) partners. Funds2Orgs works with microentrepreneurs in helping them create, maintain and grow small businesses in developing countries where economic opportunity and jobs are limited. Proceeds

from the sales of the shoes collected in shoe drive fundraisers are used to feed, clothe and house their families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send to her son to law school. “We are excited about our shoe drive,” said Charlene Russell, Auxiliary Pres. “We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets they could donate to us. By doing so, we raise money for our new sign and many other projects, as well as the chance to help families in developing nations who need economic opportunities. It’s a win-win for everyone.” By donating gently worn, used and new shoes to the Post 1985 Auxiliary, the shoes will be giving a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives around the world. Contact Charlene Russell, President American Legion Auxiliary Post 1985: 303.776.6051 or charlener292@gmail.com.

A Haircut at Sport Clips in Firestone & Westminster Can “Help A Hero” This Fall

he annual Sport Clips Haircuts’ “Help A Hero” campaign will run this year from October 15 through Veterans Day, November 11, and you can help service members and veterans take the next step toward civilian careers through education when you visit Sport Clips Haircuts of Firestone or Sport Clips Haircuts of Westminster. During the promotion, you can “Help A Hero” when you get a haircut at one of the almost 1,800 Sport Clips locations across the U.S. The goal this year is to raise $1.5 million to benefit veterans through the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW)-administered scholarship program. “We are so excited to participate for our 3rd year in a row. I have challenged the stores to raise $2,000.00 per store”, said Denise Erickson. We will also be partnering with local restaurants and businesses so keep an eye out on our website, www.sportclips.com/ CO134 and www.sportclips.com/CO140 for announcements. The VFW and Sport Clips established the Help A Hero scholarship program in 2013, but have worked together for more than a decade to support America’s service members and their families. The “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program provides up to $5,000 of assistance to qualified individuals who have served in the military, are in need of financial assistance, and are pursuing an education at post-secondary institutions, including trade schools. To date, Sport Clips, clients, team members and product partners have raised more than $4.9 million for the program, which resulted in more than 1,100 scholarships being awarded. “The first Help A Hero Scholarship recipients are completing their studies and securing meaningful work. It’s fulfilling to see them employed, helping others, supporting themselves and their families, and reaching career goals with the help of these scholarships. Even though the GI Bill has been recently updated, it still doesn’t cover all the expenses many veterans have when they return from active duty and enroll in school. Privately funded scholarships are critical to numerous veterans when they seek further education,” said Sport Clips Founder and CEO Gordon Logan, an Air Force veteran and VFW Life member. “This is one of the best ways we can say ‘thank you’ for what these men and women have given to our country, and it’s an honor to serve them through the support of these scholarships.” Sport Clips will also hold “The Biggest Haircut Day of the Year” on Veterans Day, November 11, when the company donates a dollar for every haircare service to the scholarship program, and many participating stores will also offer free haircuts to service members and veterans with valid military identification. “November 11 is my favorite day of the year,” says Kurk Erickson (also a team leader), “I love meeting veterans of all ages and thanking them for their service by providing free haircuts!” Sport Clips is the official haircutter of the VFW, and its Help A Hero program is just one of many ways the company supports active duty military and veterans. To find out more, visit your local Sport Clips or SportClips.com.

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Well Armed Woman Monthly Meeting: Firearm Laws & US Law Shield September meeting will be on September 9, 2018 at 2 pm. Due to the labor day holiday. Our subject will be On firearm laws and US Law Shield. We will have a guest speaker who is a former Navy seal. In October our meeting is On October 7 at 2pm and will be a Stop the Bleed Emergency Information class. We love to educate, equip and empower women to learn and train monthly with our group. Meeting is at 2 pm , Range Time is at 3 pm Meeting location : 2950 Colorful Ave, Longmont, Co Range Location: 10916 county road 5, Longmont,co 2pm at Grace Church then 3pm Range Time -Longmont Police Firing Range please call to reserve your lane. We will cover this and more so please join us. Please join us at: 2950 Colorful Avenue, Longmont, CO 80504 Shooting Range: 10916 CR 5, Longmont 80504 | For more info contact Kendall at www.1on1sft.com or 720.438.8430.

VFW Post #9741 And Auxiliary Hold First Fundraiser For Their Northern Colorado Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

ver Labor Day weekend this year, the Carbon Valley VFW Post # 9741 and Auxiliary are partnered together to hold their first fundraiser for the Northern Colorado Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. In keeping with the mission of the Hershel Woody Williams Congressional Medal of Honor Education Foundation, Inc. the monument is being constructed as a place to gather, honor, reflect, and respect the men and women who have sacrificed their lives during service to our nation. The fundraiser is a two-day double elimination softball tournament with local men’s and coed teams having fun for this great cause. Proceeds from the concessions, silent auction and raﬄe will to go towards this cause. The Hershel Woody Williams Congressional Medal of Honor Education Foundation, Inc. was established in 2010 and is a charitable 501(c)(3), not-forprofit organization that pursues specific endeavors and goals through the vision

of Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams. The Foundation encourages, with the assistance of the American public and community leaders, establishing permanent Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments in communities throughout the country and provides scholarships to eligible Gold Star Children. Its’ purpose is to honor Gold Star Families, relatives, and Gold Star Children who have sacrificed a loved one in the service of their country. This project has many pieces that need to fall into place before completion. An adequate piece of land is a high priority so that a groundbreaking can take place. Ideally it would be great if a section of land could be donated for this cause. The next priority is to have the funds for a down payment on the granite that is used for this spectacular monument. The lead time on the granite is anywhere from six to nine months for the order of the material and the custom etchings that will be tailored

per our specifications. We are hopeful that the September 1st and 2nd fundraiser will provide us with the funds for a down payment on the monument so that we can move toward placing the order. If you are unable to

attend this first fundraiser, a website is available to receive donations at any time. Please visit us at this site for donations, news and events for fundraisers: https://nocogoldstarmemorial.org/

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Where do the Wood Carvings Go? By the Donut Diva

Allisen’s 10th Birthday! 10 Wk Healthy Wt Loss Challenge Starts Sept 4th

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July 18th thru July 21st, Frederick held its 6th Annual Chainsaws and Chuck Wagons Event. It is an opportunity to watch talented artists compete to create amazing sculptures from giant logs, while also enjoying some food truck treats and time with family and friends. This event is the brain child of Mayor Tony Carey. Thru his travels and personal interest and contact with local artists, the idea to host such a fun affair became a reality. The artists come from all over such as Kentucky, Arizona, Alabama or Loveland, Colorado like artist, Faye Braaten “Chainsaw Mama”. She participated in the first competition in 2013. This year, her daughter Nicole participated in the Frederick event. Faye was selected to create the wood Mascot and Bench for the new Charter S c h o o l Kenneth Homyak P-8 in Dacono, which is now open. (Left) E a c h year as new sculptures are created, the Frederick Arts Commission, Board of Trustees and the Mayor, gather to discuss where to put the, sometimes oddly unique, art pieces. If any of the past wood sculptures are damaged, they are removed and room for a new sculpture is now available! Since Frederick continues to receive positive feedback on this community event, there is currently no end in sight for these awesome pieces of art! To date, there are 40 Wood sculptures mounted around Frederick! For fun facts and location of the art, simply go to www. frederickco.gov, click on Explore Frederick, then click on Art in Public Places; select the Wood Carving tab. Perhaps you could plan a bike ride to visit each one. Just for fun, the first 5 people to come in to Daylight Donuts in Dacono and show a selfie picture with Wood Sculpture # 36, #37, and #11 will receive a gift certificate for a free dozen donuts!

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llisen just celebrated her tenth birthday. When her mom asked Allie what she wanted to do for her birthday she said, “Well, I don’t have many friends yet, but if you do throw me a party can we ask everyone to bring something for animals instead of me?” That is how this all got started and then mom remembered the CVCR contacting her employer, Carbon Valley Glass, about donations and thought the CVCR would be a great resource to make this an awesome experience for Allie. She has always loved animals, and for the first two years of her life, she thought she was an animal because we have two dogs and she was always on the floor with them. In Georgia, she volunteered some of her time at the animal shelter. Mom is doing a party for Allie and in lieu of presents Allie would like if everyone can bring a donation for a local animal shelter! Well, the CVCR is joining mom and asking readers if they will also join Allie in blessing an area animal shelter by donating gifts for pets for her birthday. Gifts can be dropped off at the party location, CV Rec Center, between 1 & 4. If this does not work for you, email carbonvalley@gmail.com and we’ll help you get your gift to Allie.

Items can be:

z Paper towels and Kleenex z Zip-lock bags z Pet food (must be unopened not expired) z Powdered laundry detergent z Disinfectant wipes, Bleach and dish soap z Baby food with meat (for sick cats) z Kongs z Greenie’s Pill Pockets z Newspaper and shredded office paper (must be long strips of shred, not small cross-strips) z Old blankets and towels z Clean plastic shopping bags z Canned tuna in water

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Dacono’s Newest School Now Open

Core Knowledge Magnet School; , Quest Academy, is now open. Weld County School District RE-8’s Quest Academy is a K-8, core knowledge magnet school. The school was founded in 2005 for students seeking challenge and rigor. With smaller than average class size, Academy students regularly perform above average in every subject at every grade level. The temporary school location is located in the Sweetgrass neighborhood. Voters in 2016 approved a bond mill levy to construct a new school at the southwest corner of Speedway Boulevard and York Street in Dacono. The new school, Kenneth Homyak P-8, is now open. 3927 York Street, Dacono, CO 80514, 303.857.3380.

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you wish to remain anonymous please contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222–TIPS (8477) or online at www.nococrimestoppers.com. If your tip leads to an arrest and filling of charges of a suspect(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 from Crime Stoppers. Check us out at nococrimestoppers.com, on facebook - www. facebook.com/nococrimestoppers/ or twitter - twitter.com/NOCOCrimeStop

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Stolen Credit Card

The Longmont Police Department needs your help in identifying the person in these pictures. This male is believed to have stolen a person’s credit card while at the Tobacco King business in Longmont, CO. If you know who this male is, you can provide that information to Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous. If your information leads to the arrest and filing of charges, you may receive up to a $2,000.00 reward.

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Body + Soul Wellbeing

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Totally

Food for the Soul-Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head

was a warm summer day, recently, near the foothills where I live west of Berthoud, and I came home just in time to put the car in the garage, bring in a drill I left at the kid’s playground, grab the egg bucket and head for the barn to do chores, when it started to sprinkle. I sprinted (perhaps ambled is more fitting) to the barn to get out of the moisture. It rarely pours buckets, and usually only lasts a few minutes, so I busied myself with giving sardines to the kittens while the rain turned to pea-sized hail for the 4th time this year, then to more rain, and lasted over 20 minutes. My wife brought me a jacket, so I could finish without more raindrops falling on my head, so I gathered the eggs, fed the steers, got the Malamute his feed, and walked back to the house happy. Why happy? Because I love the rain, and it is so sparse here in Colorado. Sometimes I will sit out on the porch and watch it fall just for the sheer enjoyment of seeing God’s blessing of watering the earth. We read in Matthew 5:45 that God “causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” So, what if I got wet going out to do the chores? Coming from an Iowa farm as I did, I know that rain is highly important to successful farming

and gardening. I like the way Psalms 68:9 expresses it: “Thou didst shed abroad a plentiful rain, O God; Thou didst confirm Thine inheritance, when it was parched.” And that is what we got on this midsummer afternoon here on my 5 acre “estate”. On this particular day in that short 20-minute splashdown, we got just under ½ inch of precious water. Then, as we ate supper and talked, God offered nearly another ½ inch of liquid sunshine. Guess we will all get to mow a bit more yard this summer! Let me ask you readers a question: Do you rejoice when it rains? Do you see it as a gift or an inconvenience? I suppose your answer is relative to what you are doing- for example it is tough to rejoice with rain when your hay has been cut but not baled, or you are in heavy traffic with a few inexperienced drivers around you, or you are having a picnic, but you didn’t bring your wetsuit. My suggestion to each of us is that we gratefully accept what our Lord offersfrom the simple things in life like sunshine and rain, to the fact that He keeps us ‘grounded’ with gravity, to the multitude

of blessings in our lives (most of which we take for granted). Far better to rejoice than complain… In the Coleman tribe (that’s what we call our 50+ extended family members) we are near to losing someone special, the mother-in-law of one of my sons to whom we have grown close over the years. She has deteriorated quickly, and it seems the Lord will soon call her Home. Due to her own personal relationship with the Lord Jesus we can and will rejoice in her Homegoing and not sorrow as the world does when Death comes knocking, as it will for all of us one day. Once again, our tears will be for ourselves and not for her, because when you know the Lord as personal Savior you have a hope that does not disappoint. A few people may think that raindrops are ‘tears from Heaven’ over some sadness on the earth, but they are not. Science tells us that the hydrologic cycle moves moisture from the sea into the air and back again. As a Christian, I understand the science and I understand the Biblical admonition to enjoy what God gives. Also, who God gives us in life to enjoy fellowship

and adventures beside. Job found out that “The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away.” And he followed with “Blessed be the name of the Lord” even after losing much of his own family. We should do the same, with or without the rain, and with or without the pain. All of our lives will be improved when we see things from God’s point of view and not simply our own. Enjoy the rain! Jim pastors Abundant Life Church at 4380 Highway 66 just east of I25 on the south side. Come worship with us and enjoy some times of refreshment as God “rains truth into our lives” from His Word. Service starts at 10:00 am on Sundays.

Jim pastors Abundant Life Church at 4380 Highway 66 just east of I25 on the south side. Come worship with us and enjoy some times of refreshment as God “rains truth into our lives” from His Word. Service starts at 10:00 am on Sundays.

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Kindred Spirits Are Looking for You

By Betty Heath

here is a group of kind spirited women in the Tri-Town area who are on the move and want you to move and grove with them. It was on a recent, warm summer morning that I had the pleasure of meeting with the Kindred Spirits for brunch and mingled with a lot of chatter and laughter. If you are feeling down and out and want a lift, you need to meet with these women. It all began back in February of this year when Sharon Wheeler wanted to help her mom who was discouraged at not having any friends since moving to the area. She decided to help her mom find some new friends by placing a notice on Next Door Neighbor and Facebook. The idea was to help her mom connect with a few ladies who might want to meet for coffee and share their special interests. The response was overwhelming. What began as a group of 27 strangers has quickly grown into a group of 60 BFF. The group is made up of 60 retired and semi-retired women with a wide range of interests and experiences. They declare they aren’t soccer moms anymore, but they are definitely not ready to join a senior citizens group just yet, either! The average attendance usually numbers between 25-30 members. Faces

change based on which day of the week they meet. Meetings are twice a month from 10:00 am12:00 noon: once for brunch at a specified restaurant and maybe a movie followed with cocktails and dinner (all optional); and once at the High Plains Library for various crafts or to play board games while enjoying munchies and the month’s birthday cake. And, once a month they schedule a meeting that includes their husbands/significant others usually held at a local brewery. The

group is unstructured, informal and has no dues. They donate to the Help Center by bringing nonperishable food each time they meet and they try to remain local with their activities to help the TriTown economy. They are currently making plans to adopt at least two needy families for Christmas. If you think this just might be what you need in your life, then I urge you to call Teresa at 720.494.4469 to find out more information regarding The Kindred Spirits. But be on guard, if you attend one of their meetings because they actually do sound like a bunch of hens in the barnyard; clucking, chattering, and laughing. I guarantee you won’t feel down and out around these ‘chicks.’

COMING UP!

The ladies of Kindred Spirits will be having their next brunch at the Red Rooster Restaurant on Wednesday, September 12th, from 9:30am-11:30am. The brunches usually involve very little business, but lots of chatting and laughing. The next library meeting will be held at the Carbon Valley Library on Monday, September17th, from 10am-2pm. In addition to playing games, we hope to learn how to make Putz or Glitter houses for Christmas. If interested in joining us, and you would like to know what to bring to participate in the project, please send an email to 2018.KindredSpirits@gmail.com. We’ll make sure to get back to you. Please check us out, we always have a good time. Kindred Spirits are a group of retired or semiretired ladies who enjoy a wide variety of interests and each others company. Whenever possible, we try to support our local businesses and charities. We welcome new faces and ideas! Teresa French-Redmond

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Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Autumn: Letting Go & Receiving

he change of seasons presents an excellent opportunity for self reflection, introspection, and renewal. The Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine associates all energy and substance to five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each element corresponds to a particular season. Autumn is characterized by the Metal element. At this time of year, we take the ripe fruits and vegetables from our gardens. We pick the jewels which we carefully planted in the spring, and nurtured throughout the summer. The concept of “harvest” and “metal” are important aspects relegated to Autumn, as metal / jewels are also harvested from the ground. The concept of living life in cooperation with the seasons is the traditional Chinese view of a healthy internal balance with respect to nature. Metal corresponds to the Lungs and Large Intestine. These are the organs of inspiration/exhalation, and elimination. The lungs receive necessary oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide, taking in what we need and eliminating what no longer serves a purpose. The large intestine functions to eliminate waste products. Both organs need to eliminate properly for survival. If the large intestine is not functioning properly, waste can build up and begin to rot or leak toxins into the body, and these toxins usually try to then escape through the skin . Constipation, emotional stagnation, acne, and accumulation of phlegm can result from a sluggish large intestine or lung. The emotional process of elimination and “letting go” is not an easy practice for many people. Generally, in this culture

we have the desire to hold on. We collect mementos, clothing, pictures, and we hold onto relationships, pain, ideas and values that may not be serving us anymore. The lesson of autumn and the metal element is that of trusting that letting go of what no longer serves a purpose will bring us what we need to receive. Autumn is a good time of the year to eliminate unwanted materials, emotions, habits and beliefs. It is also a good time to take the opportunity to clean out both emotional and physical spaces. As we breath in, we accept what is necessary and favorable, and as we breath out, we get rid of anything that is not serving us anymore. As we go through the house and get rid of the accumulated stuff that no longer serves a purpose, we tend to think about what we value both materially and spiritually. What is no longer valuable to us may be absolutely essential to another. The elimination process is vital to prepare for receiving what is essential. For more information visit my website at daisylear.com.

very time the landscape crews of LID Landscapes travel to a property, they consider the waste they’re creating. “Instead of branches, grass clippings, sod, soil, and other yard waste going to the landfill, we recycle as much of it as possible,” said Jim Martin, President. This sustainability-focused practice was implemented in 2003 when the company sought to integrate lean management practices with green initiatives. These green initiatives include recycling yard waste. When the yard waste materials generated from project sites come into the LID facility, the materials are separated, mechanically ground, screened, and turned into organic compost. “We screen about 300-500 cubic yards of waste annually, which creates about 250 yards of compost,” said Scott Natter, General Manager. This rich compost is used as a soil amendment in new landscape plantings

adies, with the kids back TEN in school, it’s time to get your workout routine back on track! Join us at Time For Change Personal Training and Fitness Group for the 10 Week Healthy Weight Loss Challenge. The purpose of this challenge is to improve your overall health by gaining lean muscle mass, losing fat, and to help improve your nutrition and water intake. This challenges makes it easier for you to commit and see results because there’s a team of women who have similar life circumstances, priorities, and goals who sign up and dedicate their time to working out right along-side you. Join this challenge and register in person with me the week of September 4th - 7th. This will include a weigh-in and body composition analysis. It’s a $15 buyin for the 10 Week Healthy Weight Loss Challenge. At the end of the 10 weeks, the person with the highest % of weight loss will have earned the cash prize from everyone’s buy-in. It’s REQUIRED that you attend at least once per week my ladies only Time For Change Fitness Groups in Frederick/ Niwot, OR you’re a mobile personal training client. It’s also Required that you RSVP online for my fitness groups. The link to RSVP and reserve your spot for class is on my website (see below). Here are the dates you can register for the challenge: z Tues Sept 4th, Niwot, attend fitness group at 8:30am, register after at 9:30am. z Weds Sept 5th, Frederick, register before group at 6:30pm and attend fitness group at 7pm, or attend fitness group and register after at 8pm. If this Wed class fills up, put your name on the wait list.

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Thurs Sept 6th Niwot, attend fitness group at 4:15pm, register after at 5:15pm. z Fri Sept 7th, Niwot, attend fitness group at 8:30am, register after at 9:30am. *Final weigh ins for this challenge will be held the week of November 12th-16th. Successful results from my previous 12 Healthy Weight Loss Challenges (6, 10, 12 Wk Challenges pounds lost) Melissa -18.6lb, Rene -19lb, Tammy -15.4lb, Brenda -8.4lb, Tammy -19.8lb, Sandy -8.8lb, Cindy -17.4lb, Suzann -9.8lb, Sue -26lb, Sheila -13.2lb, Shannon -15.6lb, Monica -16.8lb.

This challenge isn’t just about working out, it’s about committing to something. It will get you moving, so why not have extra motivation to keep you going? What if you could feel stronger, get healthier, and meet other women who have the same goals you have? You Can, and I hope that you too will join us this time around. Go to www.TimeForChangePersonalTraining. com to find out about my ladies only fitness classes or mobile personal training where I come to you. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist at 303-828-2856.

New Class Aims to Help Seniors Reduce Risk of Falling Longmont Hospitals to Present Evidence-Based Stepping on Workshop

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

LID Landscapes Combines Lean Management with Sustainability

10 Week Healthy Weight Loss Challenge Starts September 4th, 2018

on both residential and commercial properties. “It adds nutrients that allows for more healthy plant materials,” said Natter. LID also recycles old concrete and flagstone scraps from project removals and demolitions. Instead of sending these materials to a landfill, LID crushes these materials into a small size similar to gravel which is then used for sub-bases under patios, driveways, and other landscape hardscapes. Finally, metal scraps, wooden pallets, and plastic materials are taken to the recycling plant where they are broken down to be reused. Since 2004, LID Landscapes estimates a reduction of 30,000 cubic yards of landscape waste being hauled to landfills, resulting in a decrease of fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions of 213,400 pounds. “It’s a win-win for our bottom line and for the environment,” said Martin.

ealth care experts are teaming up to prevent falls in the greater Longmont and Carbon Valley areas. One in four people age 65 or older has a fall each year, according to Stephanie Dunn, manager of rehabilitation services at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital. But a seven-week, evidence-based workshop that will be offered in Longmont has been able to reduce falls by 30 percent. The Stepping On workshop will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Fridays from Aug. 24 through Oct 5 at Longmont United Hospital, 1950 Mountain View Ave. The workshop is designed to help older adults reduce their fall risk through strength and balance exercises and gain knowledge about safety practices. In the first class, a physical therapist helps participants learn eight basic exercises that work on balance and strengthening muscles. In the second week, the therapist returns to help participants modify and start advancing those exercises based on skill and comfort levels. Throughout the workshop,

participants track their home workouts in an exercise log. Each week, participants continue with the daily exercises, even adding ankle weights, while learning other skills in class, such as proper footwear, home safety and medication management, the effect of vision on mobility and balance, and proper use of canes or walkers. In the final weeks of the workshop, the physical therapist helps with any challenges participants may still be having with the exercises. Stepping On is perfect for older adults – age 65 or older -- who are looking to reduce their risk of falling, who have had a fall in the past, or who are afraid of falling. Participants must able to walk on their own – with or without a cane or walker. The workshop is not suitable for people with memory problems. The cost of the program is a $15 suggested donation. To register for the workshop or for more information, call 720.819.6855. This program is sponsored by Longs Peak Hospital and Longmont United Hospital.

Veterans & VA Eligibility

he VA does a great job for many Veterans in Northern Colorado; however, 70% of Veterans are not in the VA System. Some do not qualify, some don’t know how to apply for healthcare or benefits, and some get tangled in the mounds of paperwork. Qualified Listeners is one of the most active Veteran support organizations in Northern Colorado. Our job is to help with the needs of all Veterans and their families. If you know a Veteran with questions on VA eligibility or paperwork, we can put them in touch with a local Veteran Service Officer for assistance. Call us at 720-600-0860 or visit our website at www.QualifiedListeners.org and click on the News tab.

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American Flag Retirement Ceremony

Sat, September 8 | 4:30p - 8:30p | Firestone Public Works | 7500 CR 20 Below is an invite I received for a Flag Retirement Ceremony to be held on September 8th. For the past several years, the Sons of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and several other community organizations have participated in these Flag Retirement Ceremonies. Note that this is on the same day as our Popcorn Kickoff. Come and join the Sons of the American Legion of American Legion 1985 of Firestone conduct proper flag retirements of flags that have been

collected over the past year. Please come and join this ceremony and education of the proper way we retire old flags. Bring your own flags and help collect those from others who might not be able to join. After the ceremony, the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 1985 will be hosting with Chili back at the American Legion Firestone location afterwards for free! We are wanting to get more community involved and groups to join us and grow this ceremony. VFW Post 9741, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts have also helped with this ceremony, and all veteran based and community organizations are welcome to help honor the American flag.

Wheelers for the Wounded: Last Honor Flight Hoping for 200 Rigs

Sunday, September 9 at 7 AM - 10 AM American Furniture Warehouse (Firestone, CO) 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd, Firestone, Colorado 80504 We meet at 7 am, then head over to Miles of Smiles staging area. More details to come. We are looking to gather 200 rigs to make this final flight a memorable event! Please share with everyone! We are not sure why the program is not continuing, we think it is a great way to honor our veterans. WFTWOFCO has been supporting the event by our presence and want to continue that tradition. We are hopeful that it will be continued and we will commit our continued support. We want to send off the final flight with a huge showing.

Mead Board Unanimously Approves Sales & Use Tax for Election

uring the August 13, 2018 Town of Mead Board of Trustee meeting, it was unanimously approved to add an item to the November ballot to increase the sales & use tax from 2% to 3% in the Town of Mead. The goal, from the Board of Trustees & the staff, was to proactively involve the public in this decision. Beginning in July, a survey was open for residents to participate in, a community conversation was held at Town Hall, it was discussed at multiple Board of Trustee meetings, and hundreds of residents took time to email or share their thoughts with the Board & staff. “I couldn’t be happier with the amount of feedback and conversation we received on this topic,” stated Mayor Pro Tem Joyce Palaszewski. “The Town of Mead’s residents care about our Town. You don’t find that everywhere and I’m incredibly grateful that our residents choose to help us build the community we desire collaboratively.” Historically, Mead has held one of the lowest sales & use taxes in the Front Range and will continue to do so, even with the increase. This increase will be dedicated to public safety in terms of the adequately staffing and equipping the Mead Police Department and fixing Town roads. “Funding is essential to getting the

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United Power to Return $4.5 Million in Capital Credits to Members

nited Power’s Board of Directors announces that the cooperative will return $4.5 million in Capital Credits to members in August. As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, the Board of Directors reviews its financial condition each year to determine if a retirement is feasible. When margins allow, anyone served by the cooperative the previous year receives a refund. United Power members should check their mail over the coming weeks for refunds to appear as either a check or credit on their electric bill, depending on their refund amount. “United Power has a commitment to providing reliable energy to our members, but we also prioritize doing so at an affordable rate,” said John Parker, United Power’s Chief Executive Officer. “While we talk a lot about the benefits we provide to our members both individually and in the community, receiving something you can hold in your hands is a meaningful benefit, and one that differentiates cooperatives from other utilities across the country.” This year, more than 80,000 checks will be issued to residential and business members. Anyone who had service in 2017 or earlier will be eligible for this year’s capital credit retirement. While many members will receive a check, anyone who is refunded an amount less than $10 will receive it as a credit on their bill. United Power issues checks because it’s

important for members to see the real benefit of membership, and handling a check achieves that goal. “We know some checks won’t pay the rent, but it does provide a little extra cash to tide someone over until their next paycheck,” said Parker. “For our larger users, like local businesses, municipalities, farms and school districts, these checks may have a substantial impact.” Capital credit amounts are determined based on two factors: how much electricity is used and length of cooperative membership. The longer you are a member and the more power you use, the larger your share of each retirement. When members make a payment to United Power, a portion of that payment goes directly toward their investment in the cooperative’s electrical system through capital improvements, which help maintain the system. Funds remaining after improvement projects are allocated to member capital credit accounts, and may be eligible for retirement. Capital credit retirements have returned a steady stream of money back to members in recent years. During the past decade, United Power has been able to retire millions of dollars back to its members. Frequently asked questions about capital credits can be found online at www. unitedpower.com, or you can call a member services representative at 303-637-1300.

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In and Around Carbon Valley Over the Next Month or So

September Helping Hand Food Pantry

The Helping Hand Food Pantry/ Life Fellowship Church are open the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., serving a free community dinner and offering a food box to help anyone in need. We are @ 451 Oak St. in Frederick, inside Life Fellowship Church. Please contact Stephanie @ 303-709-5218 with any questions or if you need an emergency food box.

BINGO at American Legion Post 1985 Where? American Legion Post 1985 Time? Games Start At 6:30 Pm, Every Wednesday Who? Anyone…..Includes Members, Families, Friends, and Kids. Public Welcome!! Food Will Be Available. Plan For A Family Fun Evening Out At The American Legion Post 1985. For more info call 303-833-3878. They are located at 870 1st Street, Firestone, CO 80520.

Denim & Diamonds Join us for some cool ole’ Western fun, a Distillery v e n u e , dancing to some fine tunes and meet new and old friends. Giveaways | Hosted Bites & Desserts | Music

DRESS: Western Attire ; wear your hat and boots! Adults Only: 21 and over (must be able to supply valid ID) All guests MUST RSVP and get ticket to enter event via eventbrite TICKETS HAVE LIMITED AVAILABILITY - Please secure your ticket ASAP Cash Bar will be available at Black Canyon Distillery at 4340 Colorado 66, Longmont, Colorado 80504.

16th Annual Erie Biscuit Day

resented by Erie Historical Society. Come join us for Biscuits and Gravy on Saturday, September 15th, 2018 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon for the 16th annual Erie Biscuit Day. We will be holding the festivities in Historic Downtown Erie, CO on Briggs Street. The day will feature Biscuits and Gravy, Homemade Stew, Live music, cake walk, raﬄe drawing, craft booths, historic photos and more. It is Free to attend Erie Biscuit Day and visit the wonderful booths we have this year. Biscuit Prices: $8 2 Biscuits, 2 Sausage, Sausage Gravy, Your choice of Coffee, Milk or Juice $5 1 Biscuit, 1 Sausage, Sausage Gravy, Your choice of Coffee, Milk or Juice

10 Wk Wt Loss Challenge Starts Sept 4th. Fat Burn & Interval/Circuit Training On Mon/Weds at 7pm In Frederick Ladies, join us for the 10 Week Healthy Weight Loss Challenge starting on Sept 4th. See my article in this paper for details. The Fat Burn & Interval/Circuit Training Classes will be on Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm in Frederick, Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:30am in Niwot. Your first session is free and It’s required to RSVP online. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist at http://timeforchangepersonaltraining. com/ or call 303.828.2856.

Semi-Annual FALL Garage Sale: WELCOME TO PRAIRIE GREENS SEMI-ANNUAL GARAGE SALE!!! Come shopping in our beautiful community in Frederick Colorado located at 7781 Mountain View Drive on September 21st and 22nd from 8am to 2pm. We are having our FALL garage sale! Multiple homes will offer items for sale that run the gamut from indoor household items to tools and outdoor equipment. Come browse all that we will have for sale. Stop by the clubhouse for a map of all stops or just enjoy a relaxing drive/walk through our gorgeous community to find that perfect purchase. Come spend a splendid fall day in our community!!!

Western Family Festival September 29th at Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch! Please plan to join us on Saturday, September 29th from 5-7 p.m. for our yearend Western Family Festival celebration! Bring the whole family for an evening of FUN! We will have live music, food, horseback riding, archery, games, and a raﬄe with some awesome prizes!! Hear about how Graceful Oaks can benefit your own family and about some of our new exciting programs planned for the near future! We will have hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, sides, and desserts. Cost is $10 per person or $25 for a family of 4 with additional children only $5 each. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!! Graceful Oaks is a local faith-based nonprofit organization located at the Eastern edge of Frederick at 8098 County Road 14. For more information about Graceful Oaks, please go to www.goyr.org or see our Facebook page.

Senior Law Day Oct. 5 On October 5, 2018 , Weld County will host its annual Senior Law Day with doors opening at 7:30 am. This event will be held at Island Grove Event Center Conference Rooms at 425 N. 15th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631. A suggested donation of $5 can be mailed to Senior Law Day— 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. seniorlawday-weldcounty.com. For information, please call 970-346-6950 or email info@seniorlawday-weldcounty. com. Weld County Senior Law Day is a Public Service program offered to all Weld County Older Adults. Each participant will receive a copy of the 2018 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 starting at 8:30 am., 9:30 am, and 11:10 ending at noon.

Sweet Salvage And Rustic Relics September Barn Show & Sale Friday Evening ~ September 14th ~ 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ~ September 15th & 16th ~ 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 11447 County Road 13 ~ Longmont 80504 (1/2 mile north of the Firestone King Soopers) GET THERE EARLY FOR THE BEST PICK’N!!!

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Mead Community Day & Sugarbeet FestivalSaturday, September 8th On the second Saturday of September, the Mead community and surrounding areas come together to celebrate Mead Community Day & Sugarbeet Festival. Event activities include vendor booths, cow pie bingo, corn hole tournament, community parade, beer garden, free kids activities, community dinner to support Mead Community Food Bank, concerts and fireworks! Vendor booth and scholarship opportunities are available now at : www.townofmead.org

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

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Welcome Katie Panega, Senior Coordinator for the Town of Mead: The Town of Mead is excited to have Katie Panega join their staff as the Senior Coordinator. Katie is a long time resident of Mead and has a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology: Fitness & Health Promotion and a BFA in Dance. Katie believes in keeping the senior community active and has taken the Mead seniors on many field trips including the Molly Brown Museum, Eaton Washing Machine Museum, Candle Light Dinner Theater, and Mid-Town Theater in Fort Collins. She believes age is just a number and her passion is to grow the senior program and fill it with meaningful, active programs for the Mead community.

Gold Star Memorial Softball Tournament September 1 & 2 2018 400 6th Street Frederick, CO 80530 Hosted By: Carbon Valley VFW Post # 9741 & Auxiliary Time: First game will start at 8am sharp each day Cost Per Team: $250 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE FIELDS. Proceeds will be for the Northern Colorado Gold Star Memorial.

Miner’s Blast Date: October 6, 2018 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM MDT Website: http://www.eriechamber.org

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Each year Miner’s Blast becomes more awesome! More activity for the children, more crafts, more “treasures”, more equipment for Touch-A-Truck! Tickets will be sold at the entrance and will allow everyone the opportunity to get scared inside the haunted house, sling the “flying gourd”, visit the children’s archery range sponsored by Cabela’s, ride the hayride, get lost in the maze and much more! But wait...before leaving the grounds, be sure to pick up your complimentary pumpkin. It’s all a new look designed for fun and families at one reasonable cost! Be sure to visit the seasonal food vendors and beer garden. Stroll down the streets filled with spectacular vintage cars at the annual Garage Rats Car Show, stop to watch the garden tractor pull and visit the petting zoo! Listen to local music from 1-4pm. Band TBA

E.L.F. Grill Celebrated One Year E.L.F. Grill celebrated it’s one year anniversary August 17. They are located at the corner of Colorado Blvd and Hwy 52 at 102 8th Street, Dacono. They serve a variety of American food and have some beer and cocktails. They can be reached at 720.379.5690. Congratulations!

Volunteer Information Event at Family Fun Plex On August 31, Weld County will host its Volunteer Information Event with doors opening at 9:00 am. This event will be held at the Family Fun Plex at Rooms at1501 65th AVE, Greeley, CO 80634. A presentation on “Reasons to Volunteer” by RSVP Director Marcia Shafer will be offered at 9:30 am. Eleven agencies in Weld County who are seeking volunteers of all ages will be available with information and sign up. Join us from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Carbon Valley VFW Post #9741 & Auxiliary Monthly Events Location: American Legion 870 1st Street Firestone, CO 80520 Post Monthly Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 7pm Community Breakfast - 3rd Saturday at 8am Auxiliary Monthly Mtg - 4th Tuesday at 6:30pm Fourth Friday Dinners: 6:00 pm Fifth Monday Dinners: 6:00 pm

The Post and Auxiliary encourages those interested in learning more about the Veterans of Foreign War to come and learn how they can help make an impact on the lives of veterans in the Carbon Valley area. Learn how you can get involved with the Post at www.vfwpost9741.org or the Auxiliary at www.vfwaux9741.org. COME JOIN US. We welcome you to be a part of these great organizations!

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The St. Vrain Valley Pioneer Association’s

lease Mark Your Calendar For The St. Vrain Valley Pioneer Association’s 114th Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Hygiene United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 7452 Hygiene Road in Hygiene, Colorado. Registration begins at 12:45 PM Potluck served around 1:15 PM Short business meeting after the meal

Program Doris and Inez Sawdey History of Longmont’s Old Mill Park

Dina Carson, Iron Gate Publishing I Bet You Didn’t Know

The St. Vrain Pioneers were hard-working, adventuresome people, but I’ll bet you didn’t know much of what they did to build the community in the earliest of days. Did you know that some of them were road viewers – the men who had enough influence to convince their neighbors that a new road should be built even if it ran along or across a neighbor’s property? Did you know how many of them were paid by the County to do work such as delivering subpoenas or conducting school censuses? Did you know if any of them pledged funds for the University of Colorado, or bought stock in one of the two railroads that came into Boulder County in the 1870s? Did you know that it was common for families to have property in town and on farms or in the mountains? I’m willing to bet that there are a few things that you didn’t know about your pioneer ancestors. Please bring a covered dish and your own table service. Rolls, butter and drinks will be furnished. A collection will be taken to help with expenses. The St. Vrain Valley Pioneer Association includes all of Boulder County, Weld County west of the Platte River and Larimer County south of the Poudre River. Please invite those who are eligible to attend; other guests are welcome, too. For more information, please email or call: Judy (Gould) Dayhoff pansydaisy@aol.com or (303) 444-1104.

2nd Annual Erie Wine Festival

he 2nd Annual Erie Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, September 22 at the Coal Creek Park in Historic Downtown Erie from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Tickets sold online will be $35 and tickets sold day of will rise to $45 so be sure you get your tickets ahead of time! Local Colorado wineries will be on-site to provide tastings from red to white to sweet to dry wines as you savor the flavor and aroma of each diverse sip. Participating wineries will be selling both wine by the glass and bottles for you to enjoy at home. Every attendee will Saturday, September be provided a glass for tastings and a tote to carry any purchased bottled 22 12:00pm-4:00pm Coal Creek Park, 575 wine. (Wine bottles are NOT to be open at the event) Kattell Street, Erie Murray’s Cheeses will be returning to assist in pairing specialty cheeses with your favorite wines. The cheese connoisseurs will be Online tickets can be presenting informative and enlightening information on cheeses every purchased for $35.00 15-20 minutes in the “Cheese Tent”. Entertainment will be provided by Tickets can also be the Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts. Drawings for purchased at the door door prizes will be given out throughout the day and a variety of food and online, day of for $45.00 trucks will be on-site for you to purchase lunch or snacks. Weather permitting, a cozy fire pit will give you the opportunity to mix and mingle with old and new friends as you sip your favorite wines, savor delectable cheeses and dine on specialty foods. If you feel a little competitive, yard games will be nearby for you spirited challenges! If you have any questions, please call the Erie Chamber of Commerce at (303)828-3440. We’ll see you in September!

Area Churches Dacono New Horizons Christian Church Worship 10:00 a.m. & Bible School 9:00a 303-833-3013 701 Carbondale St., Dacono Pastor Rob Thomas CV Seventh-Day Adventist Church 422 8th St. #A, Dacono, CO 80514 Sabbath School 9:45 A.M. Saturday Worship Service 11:15 A.M. Pastor Frank Wilson 720-939-5472 www.carbonvalleysda.org Northern Hills Christian Church Services & Sun. School at 9:09a & 10:44a Saturday Service at 5:05 p.m. 720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas The Fort Foursquare Church Saturday Service 6:00 pm 421 7th St. Pastors Dave and Pat Findley 720.849.4891 thefortchurch@yahoo.com Breakthrough Ministries Pastor Tim Martinez Sunday service 10:00am & 6:00pm Wednesdays Bible study 6:30pm Monday prayer 6:30pm 530 Cherry St | 720.297.1997 Frederick St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Monday - Wednesday 8:30am Friday 8:30am Friday 6:00pm (Espanol) Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am and 10:00am, 12:00pm & 5:00pm (Espanol) (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal

Mead Earns Grant for North Creek Sanitary Lift Project

August 7th the Town of Mead received notification that they were awarded an Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance grant in the amount of $284,077 from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The funds will be used for the Mead North Creek sanitary lift project. Together with a $101,000 grant for the Lake Thomas lagoon lining project earlier this year, the total grants earned related to sewer capital construction in 2018 is $385,077. This project is a key infrastructure need in the Town and the grant will defray by half the cost of decommissioning the North Creek sanitary lift station, which also includes construction of 2,800 feet of 8” sewer main. According to the award letter, DOLA approved the project based on a variety of factors such as connection to energy impact, degree of need, measurable outcomes, amount of request, relationship to community goals, level of local match and community support, management capacity and readiness to go. “Superior financial management is a top priority in our Town,” stated Town Manager Helen Migchelbrink. “By continuing to apply and be awarded grants, we help alleviate financial burdens for tax payers. We are very grateful to our Town Engineer & Public Works Director, Erika Rasmussen, for her diligent work on this grant.” With further questions, please visit www.townofmead.org or call 970-535-4477.

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St. Dimitrie the New Orthodox Church Saturdays 6:00p Vespers, Bible Study Sun. 9:00a Matins;10:00a Divine Liturgy Sun. School 11:00a 6060 Puritan Lane, Frederick, CO 80516 303 460-7035; www.sfdimitrie.org Rev. Fr. Loan Bogdan L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School & Services at 8:30a & 10:30a 451 Oak St., Frederick 303.304.1159 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 9:15 & 10:45 a.m. 5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rmcc.org Lead Pastor Matt Cote Rinn United Methodist Church Worship 9:30a Sun. School 10:45a Cowboy Fellowship Weds. 7:00p 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy & I-25 W., Frontage Rd. 303-776-1578 rinnumc@hotmail.com Revered Bryson P. Lillie Cowboy Christian Fellowship Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m., Rinn UMC 3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy, Frederick Sue-Marie or Galen at 303-661-0841. or e-mail gasue303@msn.com. Frederick Foursquare Spanish Church Sun. Services 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Wed. at 7:00 p.m. 720-933-7117 211 Dunmire St., Evanston, between Frederick and Firestone Pastor Laura Salazar Tri-Town Baptist Church Sun. School 9:00a Worship 10:00a & 5p Wed. King’s Kids 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 420 Johnson St. (Oak St.), Frederick 303-833-2826 www.tri-townbaptist.com

Pastor Don Veazey Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sts 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Rinn Valley Ward Bishop Keith Lorimer 303-815-5059 Sacrament Meeting: 9 a.m. Saddleback Ward Bishop Robert Briggs, 720-589-0515 Sacrament Meeting: 11 a.m. Peak View Ward Bishop Ryan Bingham 720-290-6353 Sacrament Meeting: 1 p.m. Firestone Purpose Church Worship Service Sun. at 10:30 a.m. (303)651-1640 www.purpose.church Coal Ridge M.S., 6201 Booth Dr, Firestone Pastor Brian Thompson Grace Point Community Church Firestone, CO 80520 720-217-3407 www.go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon Bnai Yisra’ĕl in YHUH Firstone, CO 80504 7th day Sabbath Fellowship in Firestone 970-430-8594 Carbon Valley Lutheran Worship Sundays, 10am Centennial Elementary 10290 Neighbors Parkway, Firestone 720.833.8873 www.carbonchurch.com Pastor Tim Spiegelberg Erie St. Luke Orthodox Church (Eastern Rite) 8:00 a.m. Orthros, 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy, Sun. School 11:15 a.m. 303 665-4013 (www.stlukeorthodox.org) 722 Austin Ave. Erie CO 80516 Fr. David Mustian, Pastor Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15a Service 10:15a 303-828-1040 www.lifesongchurch.org 500 Briggs St., Erie

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St. Scholastica Catholic Church 615 Main St., Erie 303-828-4221 www.stscholasticaerie.org Pastor: Fr. Robert Wedow Mass: Tues 6p; Wed-Fri 9a Sat 7:30m, 4p; Sun 8:30a 11:30a Communion Service: Monday 9:00am La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Lunes alas 7:00 p.m. La direccion es 4700 County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion gratis llame | 303-669-5180 Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:30am 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie. 303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net Pastor Ruby Narucki New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Sun. 10:00 am & Children’s 10:30 am (303) 828-0638 Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardner Calvary Bible Church 615 Evans St. - Erie Sunday Services at 9am and 10:30am Pastor Thomas Milburn Office: 303-442-3484 www.calvarybible.com Impact Rock Church (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 470 Briggs St Erie, CO 80516 Erie United Methodist Church 604 Holbrook St, Erie (across Town Hall) Sun. School 9:30a.m. (for all ages) Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided 303-828-3906 Pastor Jim Calhoun Orchard Community Church Sunday Services 10:00 am Erie High School, 3180 County Road 5 Erie, Colorado 80516 (303) 485-0922 orchardcommunity.church Pastor Gary Shackleton, Jr.

Northern Ridge Baptist Church Sun. School 9a Worship 10:15a Wed. Children’s AWANA 6:40 p.m. Bible Study 6:45 p.m. Meets at Vista Ridge Academy, behind King Soopers 3100 Ridge View Dr. Erie, CO 303-420-5810 www.northernridge.org Pastor Mike DeVries Mead Abundant Life Church Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 970-535-0311 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on S) revspeaks@gmail.com Pastor Jim Coleman Guardian Angels Catholic Church 109 S. 3rd St. Mead, CO 80542 Daily Mass: Mon 5:30p Tu-Th 7:30a Fri 8:30am Sat Anticipatory Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am 1st Sunday: 6:00p mass 970-535-0721 info@meadangels.org Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss

Grace Church-Lake Park Worship Sunday 9:00 & 10:45am 2415 Lake Park Drive, Longmont 80503 303-772-5685 www.gracelongmont.org Pastor Jeff Foote Grace Church-Sandstone Worship Sunday 9:00 & 10:45am 2950 Colorful Ave, Longmont 80504 303-772-5685 www.GraceLongmont.org Pastor Jeff Foote Candlelight Christian Fellowship of Longmont | Sherman Village 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 228, Longmont, CO 80501 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Van Noy www.candlelightlongmont.org | 720.526.0957 Grace Church Sandstone Campus 2950 Colorful Avenue, Longmont 80504 www.gracelongmont.org Ft. Lupton Destiny Church 307 S Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton www.yourdestinychurch.org Sunday at 10am, Wed at 7pm plus children, teen ministries & small groups Rob Rocca, Pastor

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

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

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

Northern Hills Church Meets Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45am 5061 E. 160th Ave Brighton, CO (Hwy 7) 720.685.1717 www.northernhills.cc | Pastor Rob Kelly Living Water Church 700 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette lwc.us 303-668-1329

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ou have decided to sell your home! Now, the big question. What can you do to show your home at its best and stand out from the competition? The National Association of Realtors recently surveyed its members to find out. Their Annual Profile of Home Staging shows: • 25% of Sellers paid to have their home staged before a listing. • 62% of Sellers’ agents say that staging a home decreases the amount of time a home is on the market. • 50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar-value offers from buyers. • 77% of Buyers’ agents say staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize the home as their own. • 40% of Buyers were more willing to visit a home they know is staged Whether you are planning to stage your home yourself, with the help of your Realtor, or call in a professional, staging is an effective way to highlight the best features of your house and to stand out against other listings in your area. Top rooms to stage to attract buyers are the living room, master bedroom, kitchen, and dining room. One important aspect of staging is decluttering. Remove items you don’t need, clean out closets and cupboards, even

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St. Vrain Habitat Receives Wells Fargo Neighborhood Revitalization Grant

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consider getting a temporary storage unit. The next step is to depersonalize. Potential buyers need to picture themselves in your home, so eliminate personal treasures, photos and religious items that make your house feel personally yours. Erase signs of pets! Clean thoroughly, pick up waste, remove toys, food dishes, and water bowls. Clean like company is coming! A clean home tells buyers you have taken care of your home. Pay attention to strong odors and eliminate with natural aromas or essential oils vs. perfumed sprays. If this all seems overwhelming, you can hire a professional stager to do a walkthrough of your house and provide you with ideas. A full-service professional home staging company can charge by the room or the entire house to rearrange a n d reimagine y o u r furniture and décor.

ells Fargo has awarded Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley a grant of $22,500 to help improve The Glens neighborhood in Dacono, Colorado through neighborhood revitalization projects. The grant is part of Wells Fargo’s national support of Habitat for Humanity’s neighborhood revitalization program, for which the company is providing a total of $200,000 to nine local Habitat organizations across the U.S. “We have a long history of working with Habitat for Humanity to strengthen local neighborhoods and build better communities,” said María Sepúlveda, vice president of community development for Wells Fargo in Colorado. “I and all of our team members who are volunteering on this project are so proud that we are able to help St. Vrain Habitat revitalize The Glens neighborhood.” St. Vrain Habitat, in partnership with The Glens neighborhood coalition, will use these funds to pay for improvements to the landscaping in Clem Du Four Park and in a mural honoring Dacono’s history. It will also fund the neighborhood’s quarterly newsletter and planning for traffic improvements at the entrance to The Glens neighborhood and State Highway 52. “As we begin our 30th year serving the St. Vrain Valley, we are thrilled to receive this grant supporting our neighborhood revitalization work,” stated David Emerson, Executive Director of St. Vrain Habitat. “More importantly, Wells Fargo volunteers will be coming to invest their time and energy in The Glens landscaping project, making this neighborhood’s dreams a reality.” Neighborhood revitalization is Habitat’s approach for responding to community aspirations of reviving local neighborhoods and enhancing quality of life for current and future residents. Through strong partnerships with donors, volunteers and dedicated families, nearly 300 Habitat organizations across the country partner with families and communities to improve their quality of life through neighborhood revitalization. Wells Fargo Housing Foundation has donated more than $70 million from 2010-2017 to Habitat locally and nationally, of which $32 million has supported national programs with Habitat for Humanity International and its mission of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

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EDUCATION S R E T T A M

Frederick High School Homecoming 2018– California Dreaming

he Frederick HS Student Council and FHS Booster Club are excited to announce 2018 Homecoming information. The theme this year is California Dreaming. All community members and businesses are invited to participate in the annual Homecoming Parade and Tailgate Party on Friday, September 28th. Forms to participate will be available on the FHS Website on August 24th. Please contact the following individuals for more information. Kathy Zulauf: zulauf_katherine@svvsd.org 303-833-3533 Romaine Lucero: president@fhsbooster.com 303-833-3533

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4th Annual Legacy Elementary School PTO Miners’ Day 5K Race Event Date/Place: September 15, 2018 8:00 am @ Centennial Park in Frederick.

This 4th Annual event is focused toward families and individuals who would like to participate in a fun, local 5K run/ walk benefiting Legacy Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization and in conjunction with the Town of Fredericks Miners Day Celebration. The community event includes a timed 5K race through the neighborhoods surrounding Centennial Park. New this year, a 1-mile fun run loop in Centennial park has been added for kids or anyone else not up for a full 5K. Prizes for the top male and female 5K runner in each age category will be awarded and all registered runners in the 5K and 1 mile runs will receive a race t-shirt. The Legacy PTO provides valuable and much needed support to the school, teachers and students. This has included supplies, field trips, special education tools, P.E. equipment, teacher appreciation events, literacy software, books, musical instruments, grants for art and much more. This event is held on the same day as the Frederick Miner’s Day annual celebration in an effort to bring runners from surrounding communities to enjoy the entire day of festivities locally as well

as encouraging families to get out and exercise together. The event starts at 8, leaving plenty of time to participate in, or watch, the Miners Day parade and the rest of the event. Students participating in the SVVSD 100 Mile Clubs can earn miles toward their running goal. Local businesses and municipalities have been a valuable support with monetary and inkind sponsorships for our past three years and participation continues to grow. Sponsorship opportunities offer exposure through our registration website, logo print on race-day t-shirts, option to include promotional materials on raceday, listed as sponsor on prominently displayed banner signage and more. Contact the committee at minersday5k@ gmail.com for sponsor registration forms. Visit our website at: www.minersday5k. com for more information and to register in advance for the race. We have reduced the price structure this year to make it more family-friendly! 5k registration is $20/ adult and $10/child. The 1 mile run is $10. Families of 3 or more will receive a 15% discount on entry fees when registered at the same time. Race-day on-site registration is at 7 am. Please join us!

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

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

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Imaginations at Work Firestone Little Critters, Firestone (303)817-7139—L Ages 3yrs – 5yrs (303)833-6745—L Little Blessings Preschool LLC Sagebrush Just Like Home Childcare Ages 3yrs – 5yrs Frederick/Savannah sub. (303)482-5352—L Ages Birth – 12yrs (303)827-8792—L Little People’s Place Wyndham Hill KidsLIFE Preschool Ages Birth – 5yrs Christian Preschool at LIFE (720) 535-8040—L Fellowship of Frederick kidslife@lifefrederick.org—L Little Wonders Daycare Wyndham Hill Kim Sanger’s Family Child All Ages Care, Erie (303)774-0874—L Ages 8mo – 12 yrs (303)828-4620—L Lion’s Den Legacy Elementary School Ages (K - 5th grade) (720)652-8169

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School Is Back In Session!

rederick High School Students are back in school this week, and that means it’s time for the Frederick High School Homecoming Parade and Tailgate!

Bright Futures Board Fall Application Closes, Over 700 Applications Received

Each year the FHS Booster Club awards grants to FHS programs and groups. Congratulations to our 2017-2018 End of Fiscal Year Grant winners: zz The Graphics Art/ Photography Programs were awarded $1,000 for a Digital Scanner to be used to copy student art work for framing. zz The Special Education Department was awarded $450 for Stand Up desks for student use. zz The Golf Program was awarded $1,000 for Warm Ups. zz The Girls Basketball Program was awarded $1,000 for Practice Uniforms. zz The Art Program was awarded $1,550 for a Pugmill to reconstitute/reuse clay for art classes.

Please consider attending the next FHS Booster Club meeting on Monday, September 10th at 6:30pm. Find us on Facebook @fhsbooster or join the FHS Booster Club online at www.fhsbooster.com/membership/

he Bright Futures application for the fall 2018 semester closed on June 30th and over 700 graduating high school seniors along with GED recipients joined the ranks of individuals taking advantage of this program., of the impactful Weld County Bright Futures grant. This brings the total number of grants earned within this program to over 3,500. The Bright Futures programs focus is to strengthen the Weld County workforce ecosystem. While Bright Futures is still in an early phase the dividends are paying off individually and for the region. The true benefactor of this program is the Weld County business community, it has been the focus of Interim Executive Director, Amy Tallent, to meet with the workforce and understand their five year hiring needs. This information will be presented to every high school student in Weld County and Bright Future applicant, allowing students to learn which companies are hiring and what specific steps need to be accomplished to gain employment. Along with this presentation to students, is a new Bright Futures Career Fair that will be taking place in the spring furthering the connection between students and the business community. Any businesses interested in meeting with Bright Futures should send an email to director@brightfuturesco.com. Cureton Midstream is one of the companies working closely with Bright Futures. They have entered into an agreement to support the program over several years and believe in investing in the community they operate in while creating workforce opportunities with Bright Futures. “Taking care of our communities and our employees are two of the biggest priorities at Cureton Midstream. Bright

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All About Coffee – Monday, September 10; 6:00 pm Learn about the history of coffee and the different methods used to prepare it from the experts at Erie Coffee Roasters. Registration required.

Breakerspace – Saturday, September 1; 2:00 pm Explore the inner workings of common electronics as we tear them apart to see what is hidden inside. We recommend you bring protective gloves. Registration required; ages 10-18.

Retirement: Making Your Money Last – Friday, September 14; 11:00 am Have you retired recently? Are you planning to retire soon? Hear ideas to help build a reasonable and sustainable strategy for managing income and expenses during retirement.

Doctor Who “Blink” Interactive Viewing – Friday, September 21; 5:30 pm Join Grey Havens for an episode-watching experience that includes shouting out to the characters, throwing plastic Easter eggs, and quoting along. Registration required; ages 10+.

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Futures allows us the opportunity to be engaged and start building relationships with our next generation of the workforce,” said Charlie Beecherl, President of Cureton Midstream. The Bright Futures program supported by Weld County continues to help the region outpace other areas of the country in its ability to meet the demand of employers in this growing economy. “Providing a strong workforce pipeline that aligns with the needs of our companies is one of our best incentives to retain and attract businesses to Weld County,” stated Upstate Colorado President and Bright Futures Board Member Rich Werner. “When we present this innovative program to the business community, especially to potential new businesses, they immediately see its potential and know it will provide them with an opportunity to partner and assist with facilitating a skilled workforce for years to come.” Around the country, other communities have similar programs, typically known as “promise programs,” and are beginning to see the benefits that a program like this offers to their workforce and the economic change in their community. The Denver Promise Economic Impact Study reports “…the average DSF investment in a DSF graduate returns $9.59 for every $1.00 in scholarship, in taxes paid (including federal income, Social Security, Medicare, state and local income, sales, and property taxes).” This total doesn’t include the financial relief that promise programs bring in terms of social service programs. For more information on the Bright Futures program, please visit www. brightfuturesco.com.

Library Events for September '18

Make Your Own Website – Thursday, September 13; 6:00 pm Join us as we take you through the step-by-step process to set up, customize and populate your own website, using Weebly. Registration required.

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

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Erie Community Library, 400 Powers Street, Erie MyLibrary.us; 1-888-861-7323 Beautiful Oops! – Tuesday, September 4; 4:00 pm Listen to the story Beautiful Oops! and explore a variety of arts materials to create your own masterpiece. Registration required; preschoolers Notable Neighbors: John Fielder Colorado – Black and White – Wednesday, September 5; 6:30 pm Join us at the Erie Community Center for a slide show featuring over 200 John Fielder Colorado photographs in black and white... with a catch! See Colorado fade from color to black & white and back to color again. HPLD Strategic Plan FOCUS Group – Wednesday, September 5; 7:00 pm Help us discover and explore the services and experiences that matter to you. Your thoughts will inform decisions and direction for the library’s strategic plan. Boards & Brushes: Wood Art! – Thursday, September 6; 4:00 pm Create customized 5x5 Scrabble wood tiles by using any letter or state you choose and the provided stencils. All supplies provided. Registration; Grades 6-12.

Boards & Brushes: Wood Art! – Tuesday, September 18; 5:30 pm Create customized 5x5 Scrabble wood tiles by using any letter or state you choose and the provided stencils. All supplies provided. Registration; ages 18+. Science is Sweet – Thursday, September 20; 4:00 pm Learn about sugar in this kitchen science program! Leave with candy you made! Registration; Grades 3-5. Local History Series: Coal Country – Colorado’s Northern Coal Fields – Thursday, September 20; 7:00 pm Explore our region’s history of coal and the people who lived and worked in Colorado’s northern coal fields. This program will be held at the Erie Community Center. LEAP into Science: Get the Facts – Tuesday, September 25; 4:00 pm Realize that we operate as scientists every day by noticing things, asking questions, gathering information, testing and problem solving. Registration required; Grades K-2. Pancake Wars! – Thursday, September 27; 4:30 pm Create Salted Caramel Banana Pancakes + Dulce de Leche Sauce + Salted Banana Caramel Smoothies. Using what you learn, you will compete to create the best pancakes. Wow the judge and walk away the winner! Registration; Grades 6-12. Spirits of the High Plains: Distillery 291 – Thursday, September 27; 6:30 pm Distillery 291 will come to talk about their products, how they are made, how they got started and will conclude with a tasting. Registration required; ages 21+.

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

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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS:

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October 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District Administrative Offices, 340 Maple Street in Frederick

2nd Wednesday of each month - 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone

September 6, 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m.– Business After Hours @UCHealth – Longs Peak Hospital, 1750 E. Ken Pratt Blvd. in Longmont ***GENERAL RAFFLE DRAWING @ 7:00 P.M.***

October 18, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone

3rd Saturday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone

Upcoming Community Events:

September 13, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ E.L.F. Grill in Dacono

Dacono City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month

4th Friday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – VFW Post 9741 Friday Night Dinner @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone

September 19, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @Re/Max Momentum in Frederick

Frederick Trustees meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month

4th Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – VFW Post 9741 Monday Night Dinner @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone

July 1 – September 6, CARBON VALLEY CHAMBER RAFFLE @ www. carbonvalleychamber.com

September 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District Administrative Offices, 340 Maple St., in Frederick. TOPIC: LIFE...Live it, Invest in it, Fumble through it & Enjoy it by Christina Martinez October 4, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Business After Hours @ TBK Bank Firestone Branch, 5855 Firestone Blvd. in Firestone October 11, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course October 17, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @Re/Max Momentum in Frederick

Firestone Trustees meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Every Thursday in August and September, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Frederick Market @ Crist Park in Frederick Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Bingo @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – American Legion Friday Night Dinner @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone

Thank you sponsors of the 17th Annual Chamber Open This tournament was a SELL OUT!!!

September 15, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Miners Day @ Crist Park in Frederick September 21, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Art with Michelle @ Carbon Valley Active Adults Center, 6615 Frederick Way in Frederick October 19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Art with Michelle @ Carbon Valley Active Adults Center, 6615 Frederick Way in Frederick October 27, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Live United 5k Color Run, Twin Rivers Community Park, 1501 65th Avenue in Greeley

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LID Landscapes Partners with Emergency Family Assistance Association

Photographers for Frederick Calendar

a long time financial supporter of the Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA), LID Landscapes has realized what an important role EFAA has played in the Boulder community. “Many of our clients are EFAA supporters themselves so we’re glad to be able to give to them,” said Scott Natter, General Manager of LID Landscapes. It then seemed like a natural fit to help EFAA with the landscape cleanup of their property. Last month, a crew of LID landscape professionals volunteered to remove weeds, trees, and other dead plants from their Louisville housing site. They also cleaned up trash that had accumulated over the winter. One of their main focuses was making the playground area suitable for children. “We wanted to help them get their site under control so it could be more easily maintained in the future,” Natter said. “LID Landscapes has been a tremendous partner to EFAA over the years,” said Sara Joss, Development and Events Manager at EFAA. EFFA offers family housing, a food pantry, a children’s program, direct financial assistance, and case management to help adults and their families get back on their feet. They are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2018. “Creating a sustainable landscaping plan for our housing sites has been a high priority to ensure the families living there feel a real sense of home,” Joss said. “LID has helped us make this priority possible by working with our case managers and facility maintenance team to create a community action plan for our Louisville housing site.” Learn how to get involved with the Emergency Family Assistance Association today. About LID Landscapes LID Landscapes, located in Boulder, provides commercial and residential customers with comprehensive snow and landscape management services. The company is an industry leader in commercial snow management and specializes in providing innovative and award winning landscape design, installation and maintenance. For more information about LID Landscapes, please visit www.lidlandscapes.com.

he Town of Frederick is continuing the ‘Built on What Matters’ Calendar and wants to highlight your photos that represent Frederick! The 2019 calendar will continue the theme of ‘What Matters to You?’ and will showcase local photographers in a full-sized, 12-month calendar that will be sent to Frederick residents and businesses. Photographers can submit their photos by filling out the application - available online and at Town Hall by 5 p.m. on October 12th. Photographers are invited to either compose a new photo or submit one that’s been taken previously. Photos must be taken in Frederick and photographers must explain why the photo depicts what matters to them. We love to see photos of town events, art pieces, hidden gems in Frederick and all seasons represented! Keep in mind our brand promise below for inspiration as well. We believe in rolling up our sleeves not just for ourselves, but for others. We believe in playing outside until the stars flicker on and protecting the hallowed ground of childhood. We believe in a lifelong commitment to actions as good as our intentions. We believe in the power of our voices and the obligation of our hearts to form a strong foundation. We believe we’re onto something that’s worth all we can give it. Here, the life we dream of is ours to create.

Photo Categories and Judging

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

Rules

Please see below for the rules for entering the Calendar Photo Contest: All photos must have a resolution of 300 dpi or higher. All photos must be taken in Frederick and you must provide the location of the photograph. If the photo was taken at a private residence, the location will not be released to the general public. You must have permission to photograph the subjects of the photo. All photographers will be required to explain why their photograph reflects what matters to them. Limit five photo submissions per photographer. All photos must be submitted by the deadline of October 12th to be considered. Photos must be devoid of watermarks, photographer’s name/business name, artistic frames, and other added style elements.

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New Event Boulder County & Surrounding Areas Cars & Coffee When: First Saturday of the Month, 7 am - 10 am Location: Shopping Center @ 400 South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80025 Near Taco Bell, in front of Subway, across from Wendy’s Email: bldrctycarscoffee@gmail.com Contact us to add your email to our distribution list for updates etc. [ongoing]

Free Fertilizer...Bring your shovel and vehicle. 303-833-0345 [8-18] Do you need daycare I am 53 years old mother of two and grandmother to one I am looking to watch one or two children in my home Monday through Friday available all hours and pay is extremely reasonable please contact Judy at 720-982-7064. For more information or with any questions you may have. [8-18]

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Home Exploded: The Next Chapter By Gayle Mertz

ugust 13, 2018: Neighbors living near the house that exploded, a little over a year ago; killing two, injuring another, and traumatizing many, are now feeling fear, concern, curiosity and relief. For the past week Anadarko Petroleum has been setting up an array of very large, and intimidating, machines and erecting still more unfamiliar equipment. The activity is just yards from the lots where two homes once sat, and two families once lived. The ongoing activity is right next door, and across the street, from neighboring homes. Many still have vivid memories of watching or hearing their neighbor’s home explode. The charred remains stayed in full view for a full year while the incident was being investigated. While Anadarko made an attempt to provide advance notice of their plans, anxiety about the current activity is as real as the mammoth equipment that has been hauled in. More accurately, the five to sevenweek project is called a Plug and Abandonment (P&A). The project will include plugging the gas wells, removing wellheads, and removing the facility. While the fate of those injured or killed is clearly remembered, a little over a year later there is not enough awareness of government or industry efforts to avoid a replay, or trust in their efforts. Following news of the explosion, the Governor’s office, Colorado Department of Health and Environment, and COGCC staff convened meetings to review what caused the explosion in Firestone and what was the danger of it happening again elsewhere. May 2, 2017: Once the cause of the home explosion was determined Governor Hickenlooper ordered a statewide review of oil and gas operations. Investigators reported that a cut pipeline, owned by Anadarko Petroleum, leaked odorless gas into the home causing the explosion during the installation of a new hot water heater. His order called for the inspection of all flowlines within 1,000 feet of occupied buildings. Abandoned or unused wells must be inspected within 30 days, his order said. Gas and oil entities had an additional 60 days to test all flowlines for integrity. It was reported that the tasks were completed on time. June 30, 2017 It was announced that the State of Colorado had joined 13 additional states and the District of Columbia in seeking implementation of Environmental protection Agency (EPA) rules to reduce methane emissions and other harmful air pollutants from products of oil and gas facilities. The states were filing suit challenging the EPA’s efforts to throw out regulations limiting dangerous methane emissions. August 22, 2017 Three months following the tragic explosion, in a small quite subdivision in Firestone, Colorado, Governor Hickenlooper proposed seven preventative measures aimed at bringing greater safety to oil and gas operations in Colorado. •• Strengthening COGCC’s flowline

regulations •• Enhancing the 8-11 “one-call’ program •• Creating a nonprofit orphan well fund to plug and abandon orphan wells and provide refunds for in-home methane monitors •• Prohibiting future domestic gas taps •• Creating a technical workgroup to improve safety training •• Requesting peer-review of some COGCC rules •• Exploring an ambient methane leak detection pilot program These initiatives should be completed within 12 months, he said. February 13, 2018: Again, mentioning the Firestone tragedy, The Governor announced comprehensive new rules addressing oversight of oil and gas flowlines. The new rules include dozens of changes and improvements to flowline oversight, including: •• Requirements for more detailed tracking, location data and record-keeping of flowlines which carry fluids away from specific oil and gas locations to a storage tank. •• Full operator participation in the Utility Notification Center of Colorado’s “onecall” (8-11) program to ensure centralized data. July 18, 2018: Orphan wells are at the top of discussions about how to clean up the oil and gas industry in Colorado. Citing 260 orphaned wells and 360 orphaned sites in Colorado Governor Hickenlooper addressed safety concerns related to the magnitude, and importance, of the problem. “That tragedy was a catalyst that compels us to improve the safety of Colorado’s oil and gas industry,” Governor Hickenlooper stated when signing an executive order directing: •• A reduction in the backlog of high-and medium priority orphaned wells and orphaned sites to zero. •• Engagement of the oil and gas industry in the plugging, remediation and reclamation of these wells and sites •• Creating a system which insures sufficient funding for plugging, remediation and reclamation activities. While the above is credited with identifying necessary goals, the number of orphan wells is growing faster than those that are being capped or reclaimed. Others worry that while the oversight of flowlines etc. is being greatly expanded. There is not sufficient staff at COGCC to accomplish the mission. Some progress has been made in securing funding for the abbreviated mandates above. The General Assembly has approved $50,000 in budget year 2018-2019 to work on ambient methane leak detention. Much of the inspection, reclamation, etc. will be funded by the oil and gas companies operating in Colorado. The vast majority of Colorado oil and gas activity takes place in Weld County. As Firestone residents wait and watch as one orphaned well is capped near their homes (and another two slated for removal not far from their homes), there are many, many more needing careful and expensive attention.

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PET/HOUSE SITTING - BOOK NOW FOR YOUR FALL AND HOLIDAY NEEDS. KEEP YOUR PETS AT HOME WHILE YOU GO ON VACATION OR BUSINESS TRIPS! Keep your pets at home while you travel the world! I’m an experienced (20+ years), reliable pet and house sitter. I will walk, feed, cuddle, and exercise your pets. I can stay at your house or develop a daily schedule for your cats, dogs, horses, birds or reptiles. I can give medication and shots. References available. Price depends on service provided. To book your reservation now, call Chelsea at 303-819-3541 or email toffie2002@aol.com [9-18]

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Rural Erie Studio/ Computer Space/ Workshop (Erie) In outbuilding, secure, recent finish, heat, 70 amp 240 vac electric, ceiling, cooling fans, propane heat, Near I-25, Please text with name, intended use of space. 240 sqft, $450/month 303-810-8126 [9/18] FOR SALE: Old wooden potty chair. Removable tray. Folds flat. Made in Alabama. $40 Childs wood and metal school desk. Wood top lifts up for school supplies. $45 Solid wood child’s rocking giraffe. Toy box inside. $50 Like new black leather motorcycle saddlebags $60 Safari bush hat pheasant feather hat band never worn made in south Africa $55 Large brimmed leather plainsman hat braided leather hat band with pheasant and ostrich feathers never worn $55 call 303.833.3564 [9-18] LOST WEDDING RING: I lost my wedding ring while out for a walk/jog through No Name Creek, Moore Farm, Fox Run, and Summit Estates neighborhoods in Frederick. It has a single diamond and 4 small rubies that circle around one side of the diamond. I would so love to have it back if anyone has found it! 303.618.0379 [9/18]

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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.

Roseanna Eileen Allen (Darland) Jan. 29, 1969—Aug. 9, 2018

Roseanna Eileen Allen (Darland) died unexpectedly on August 9, 2018 at the age of 49. Roseanna is survived by her Mom, Elaine Darland, from CA and her sister Malinda Cooper from CA; husband, Keith and their 4 children, Derrick, Janelle, Kevin and Lacey, all of Firestone, CO. She is preceded in death by her father, Richard Darland, older sister Melissa and grandparents and her motherin-law, Norma Allen. Roseanna was born on January 29, 1969 in Denver, CO to Richard and Elaine Darland. She graduated from High School in 1987 and attend Grossmont College, Windward Community College and Front Range Community College. Roseanna married Keith Allen in 1994. After moving to Hawaii where Keith worked at Korean Christian Church, Roseanna began working for various retail jobs at the Winward Mall in Kaneohe as a cashier. She also helped Keith with the ministry at the church. Over 9 years, the couple welcomed 4 children into their home and Roseanna set about teaching them about Jesus’s love for them. Roseanna was accomplished at crocheting, art and often pursued this creativity through various ways. She was a friendly and warm individual who loved talking and spending time with people and who was passionate about her love for the Lord. Roseanna attended Prairie/Purpose Community Church, Rocky Mountain Christian Church and she often attend MOPS & Bible Study connection at Rocky. Roseanna loved and wanted the best for each of her children. She’d work with them on counting, colors, shapes, letters, reading, etc. One of her greatest accomplishments was her work with Lacey, who was born with a rare genetic disorder. Roseanna’s relentless work with doctors and therapists all led Lacey to be the girl she is today. A Celebration of Life Dinner will be held on Friday, September 24th at 6:30 p.m. at Shelter E2 in Sandstone Park in Longmont. The Celebration of Life was Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Rocky Mountain Christin Church. Pastor Brian Thompson officiated the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Roseanna’s life.

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He has ridden on one horse or another through our neighborhoods or driven a school bus nearly every day for I don’t know how many years. He would flash that genuine smile of his, and his face would light up as he tipped his hat. We sure looked forward to seeing him! This guy was our small-town angel in a cowboy hat–an anchor to goodness, a teacher of kindness, and a gentle spirit who reminded us to stay connected to the good earth and hold on to one another through each of life’s storms. I admired his physical and spiritual strength and respected his acceptance of life’s journey. Although not always easy, he shouldered his burdens with grace, and faced each day in faith, and with courage. War Eagle took in horses that were too much for others to handle, and he taught a bunch of kids with wild hearts that could not be broken, to ride. He was patient, he was kind, and he had a way about him that brought out the better in most. We have been privileged to see him go about some of his daily rituals over the years; here are a few of life’s lessons he shared: They are all good horses. Stop and feel the sun upon your face. Manners are important. Find your courage. Put the phone away ~ life is happening – look around you. Be kind and honor all of God’s creations. Never let your heart grow hard – that’s how “old” happens. Everything is going to be okay. Dance! Each time I caught him doing his thing, I was reminded that we can all make a difference in our world. This great man didn’t have a blog, and probably never logged in to Facebook; yet he touched the lives of hundreds of people, and remained true to his heart. He was gentle man, and a champion too. He lived life in a way that honored his Apache ancestry and was he ever one great cowboy! His recent passing (the day after his birthday) wasn’t recognized by a service and there was no mention in the local papers. He left our world quietly, without any drama. War Eagle will be remembered as an angel in our life’s story (a hero really). We can imagine that as God called him up he’d simply tip his hat and spread his wings as he’d go. We can believe he heard “Hallelujah ~ you are home.” His was a life that’s been loved.

Shanann Watts & baby 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste NNNN Praying for each person, family or otherwise, who grieves for these four beautiful lives that ended so tragically. May God’s presence comfort each one of you.

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