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FedEx Opens New Depot in Mead Apply Today and Work at Great Company town and recognize the significance of an internationally known corporation choosing us for this regional facility.”

The jobs are available now with freight handlers starting at over $19/hr and experienced freight drivers can start at over $30/hr, both depending on experience, background check, and other requirements.

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FedEx is an exceptional company to work for, especially if you are looking for a career with potential for growth. It has a fantastic reputation. The company offers training, incentives and sign on bonuses.

Benefits are generous also. If you are looking for a career change to the freight business, check out FedEx. As the wife of an employee at FedEx, it has been a positive change for our family and Mike’s fellow employees make it even better.

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ugust 9, freight drivers, like my husband, left the new FedEx facility in Mead for the first time, delivering to NOCO customers. Located at the Mead exit #245 on I-25, it’s a fantastic location for those in the Carbon Valley and Mead who do not want to commute.

Check out https://careers.fedex. com/fedex for positions available. Mike Martindale says, “If you want to work, FedEx is a company that values it’s employees.” FedEx is Martindale’s fourth and final employer after retiring from three other companies. He continues, “FedEx cultivates an environment of camaraderie and respect between all levels of personnel.”

An Open House was hosted on August 1, where long-time employees and new hires toured the new facility. Lunch was provided for employees and their families.

Mead Mayor, Colleen Whitlow was in attendance along with Mead Police Department and Mountain View Fire Dept. first responders.

Chris Williams runs this depot and was on hand to answer questions and give tours, along with other management and staff.

This freight facility is 138,000 square feet of high-tech warehouse space and

10,000 square feet for offices across a rolling 52-acre campus. The state-of-theart facility will incorporate a multitude of technological innovations designed to expedite the distribution of goods.

Mead Mayor said at the time of the April 2020 ground breaking, “We are thrilled to welcome FedEx to Mead. We anticipate this project bringing 100 high paying jobs to

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Vol. 22, Issue 9

What's OnMy Mind Kelly Martindale, Publisher

August, the Month From Hell?

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nxiety squeezed my internal organs.

Breathing short, shallow gasps added fear to my emotions, raw with grief. August was an excruciating month. From day one, August 1. Why? Thirty-one years ago, on August 1, 1990, life was finally going in a positive, healthy direction after thirty years of a not-so-great life. My head was in the stars, I guess. Hoping and dreaming of a new future with my four children. We were in a good place, a very good place actually.

One day later, August 2, 1990, our world changed forever when my nineyear-old daughter was hit by a car and died six days later.

So, on this August first, I grieved, terribly, about how fast life can change so drastically. No hints, no clues, no preparedness, nothing. Just BAM and nothing will be the same again. And it has not. August 2-7, 1990, changed me forever.

My other children, also.

Week two of this August was

planned out a whole year ago with our friends, to take our grandchildren on a week-long camping trip to Taylor Park.

Because of the declining health of our friend’s elderly mother, we canceled that trip. My friend’s mom died on what would have been the first day of the trip.

I’m so grateful my friend was with her mom during her transition from earth to Heaven.

Afghanistan events brought me to my knees the third week of this August. My mind can barely comprehend the terror felt by families from around the world trapped in that country. Fleeing their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs and little children clinging to mommy or daddy’s hand; running for their lives. People of all ages are dying.

Ushering out week three, COVID visited my family. Fear of losing another loved one pummeled me. Thankfully, the symptoms were milder than most and I’m praying for no lingering effects.

My hot water heater died the fourth week of the month. Not devastating, I know. But with all the other events of the month and then remembering the explosion that rocked the Carbon Valley…a boa constrictor of fear has tried to strangle the life out of me all month.

With every turn of the calendar, from August 1 to August 31, sorrow, fatigue, and fear greeted me in the morning. Followed by reading a few verses of the Bible. If it weren’t for those verses, my choice to believe in Jesus, and my faith that the Bible is true, I would succumb to the tragic events of this world. The trauma of my life would kill me.

But God….

I don’t know how He does it or how it really works, but somehow, despite everything, the Lord draws me to Him. Like a little child, scared and insecure, I welcome His arms around me and receive His comfort in every situation. And then I know, it’s going to be okay.

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Get Involved, Speak up, and Save Lives during Suicide Prevention Month

Deadline for Every Issue of the any of us have been touched by suicide and the loss of a loved one, family member, or friend. In observance of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, North Range Behavioral Health’s Suicide Education and Support Services (SESS) and CVCR is the Weld County’s suicide prevention coalition, Imagine Zero of Weld County (IZWC), have teamed up to raise awareness about suicide 15th of Each Month... prevention in Weld County.

SESS provides resources and community education to prevent suicide and offers support to those who have lost someone to Late??? Try Anyway! suicide. Imagine Zero of Weld County is a collaboration of government agencies, community-based organizations, non-profit organizations and concerned community members that meet monthly with the goal of suicide prevention.

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Suicide is preventable, but prevention can only work when we all do our part. We know that Weld County is proudly comprised of close-knit communities who take care of our own and want to help. SESS and Imagine Zero aim to remind people that challenging stigma is something we can all do to help make a difference.

To challenge stigma and speak up about the importance of mental health in our communities, join North Range Behavioral Health, Imagine Zero, and numerous THE ALL-NEW community partners for a month of Suicide Prevention activities that raise awareness and empower us to save lives.

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his charity golf tournament will help the Santa Cops program for the Police Departments of Frederick, Firestone, and Dacono. Santa Cops provide toys, warm winter clothing, and other heartfelt gifts for the children of the Carbon Valley who may not get presents at Christmas.

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inn United Methodist Church, established in 1905, is hoping to host its 28th Pig Roast minus our silent auction from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on September 11th this year. Normally held in June, as everyone else, we were unable to hold it in 2020 due to Covid. Following whatever Covid health guidelines that are in place at the time, the pig roast will be held outside under a big tent as other years.

Our classic menu includes pulled pork and beef, baked beans, coleslaw, pasta salad, potato salad, dessert and a beverage. The price for the meal is $12 for adults and $6 for children 5 – 10.

The entertainment this year will be from the Weld County Ramblers who play classic and contemporary bluegrass. To find out more about this group go to www.weldcountyramblers.com.

The church address is: 3783 Bella Rosa Parkway (WCR 20 and I-25). For more information call the church at (303)776-1578 or e-mail the church at info@rinnumc.org.

Mark your calendar now for good food and entertainment on September 11th.

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he Colorado Dahlia Society will be presenting a flower show on September 11-12 in Longmont at The Flower Bin, 1805 Nelson Road. It is open to the public FREE OF CHARGE after judging is completed on Saturday about noon. The show closes Sunday at 3:30.

There is an AMATEUR CLASS and an OPEN CLASS. You do not need to be a member to enter dahlia blooms. Each stem just needs to have a pair of leaves to qualify, and to be displayed properly.

Vases are available if needed. Members will be available to help finalize any entries --- from 7:30 - 10:00 AM Saturday morning.

Our theme is FOUR SEASONS OF DAHLIAS. Arrangement entries will center around the four seasons and their colors, like WINTER WONDERLAND displays white ball dahlias, like snowballs.

There is also a PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST that centers on our theme as well. More details are available at our website - coloradodahlias.net.

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While becoming more confident, there is still that hesitation due to Covid and the variants floating around out there. Restrictions vary depending upon the destination and mode of travel. All of these restrictions and rules seem to change constantly. Sometimes, it’s hard to keep up or understand them.

Travel for 2022 and beyond are definitely in the plans for many people. River cruises, both domestic and European, are filling up as well as guided vacations and tours. Since many of these are limiting the number of travelers on ships, hotels and motorcoaches, it’s best to start your planning early.

Ocean cruises have also begun their comeback. Alaska finally opened to cruise ships for this season and Caribbean, Mexico cruises from the US ports have begun as well. All of the ships have undergone strict inspections and test cruises prior to permission to accept passengers.

From reports I have received from some of my returning cruise clients, cruising is a little different but definitely felt that all is being monitored and as before lots of FUN! Speaking of fun, we are having a cruise night in conjunction with the Carbon Valley Active Adults. We have a special guest from Royal Caribbean who will share information about the cruise experience and what to look forward to for your cruise vacation. Also in attendance, we have some firsthand testimonials from some local cruisers just returning from cruises.

Please mark your calendar for September 22 at 6:30pm for this special event. It will be held at the CVPRD Studio (next to Dairy Queen). For more information, contact Judy Bakanec at Going Places Travel. 303-485-9930 or judy@goingplaces-travel.com

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Sterling Coffee Co. Completes Full Circle in Firestone

By Betty Heath

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he new Sterling Coffee Company has taken up residence at 8110 Colorado Boulevard #S-2F just south of Safeway Grocery Store in Firestone. The first resident of this same space, years ago, was a coffee shop also. Here’s to a fantastic following! I had the pleasure of stopping by for a taste test of their fine brew and I must say it is like no other coffee I’ve ever tasted.

Owner, Mike Walters opened the doors to his new Sterling Coffee Company during the weekend of August 21. He is quick to admit that it was a life changing event for him as he graduated from college with a degree in political science. Having spent time serving as spokesperson for several senators in Washington he decided politics wasn’t his forte. His brother-in-law is in the coffee bean roasting business in Denver so Mike decided to leave politics behind and pursue career as a Barista and open his own coffee house in Firestone. When asked about his logo of a dog sitting in a coffee cup he replied, “That’s my Beagle, Sterling for which the company acquired its name”.

As you enter the coffee house you immediately sense a welcoming atmosphere. To the right is an inviting fireplace with comfy sofa and chairs and long coffee table where customers can sit and sip their drinks and chat while enjoying the warmth of the fire. Along the North walls are benches with tables and chairs sitting under the wall of wooden snowcapped mountains. Further back is a long counter with chairs created as a computer station equipped with WiFi. Across from that is the serving station featuring a warming plate for the stoneware mugs to rest upon. Imagine, heated mugs waiting to be filled with your choice of drink. You will notice the large coffee grinders that make serving freshly brewed coffee possible. The choices vary from medium to dark. All the coffee beans are fresh roasted off-site and they make their own syrups. And, Mike has hired six qualified Baristas to help serve their guests.

Oh, but this is much more than a coffee house! The menu also features coffee cocktails, Lattes and other specialty coffee drinks; three beers on tap and six bottled beers on ice; along with various wines. Mike has partnered with several vendors in the area for breakfast and lunch treats, such as Confections breakfast burritos, Moe’s fresh bagels, Morning Fresh Dairy milk, Sanctuary Herbal Honey Chia, Button Rock Bakery, fresh salads, and sandwiches.

Before leaving I was treated with a taste of the Nitro coffee that has such a smooth, rich creamy taste and pleasant aroma that makes your senses sit up and take notice. Sterling Coffee Company is definitely the perfect place to spend a coffee break, meet for a date, appointments with clients, or just as a gathering place for friends to savor the flavor in a relaxed atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEAD MAYOR, COLLEEN WHITLOW

 3rd Street Reconstruction (WCR 7) began August 2nd. The road and intersections will have intermittent closures through November.  Mead Community Day, the town’s largest event, is scheduled for September 11.  Responsible Growth: The Planning Commission will be reviewing the annexation and zoning for two development properties; the Postle property just east of I-25 and the Waterfront

FREDERICK MAYOR, TRACIE CRITES

 With great enthusiasm, The Board of Trustees has adopted a Strategic Plan for the Town of Frederick. The Plan considers goals set at a Board retreat held in April and work sessions held on each month’s first and third Tuesdays. The Board’s mission statement, “Our mission is to foster an exceptional and inclusive community that is Built on What Matters.”, will guide the Town to reach established goals well into the future. The focus areas for the

FIRESTONE MAYOR, BOBBI SINDELAR

 Happy September!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer season and is ready to move into the fall. It is such a beautiful time of year here in Colorado. A few updates from the past month and upcoming dates to mark your calendar with:  As of September 7th, all departments from Town Hall will move to the new Town Hall located next to the Firestone Police Department & Municipal Court Building (9950 Park

property west of I-25. The Planning Commission reviews, studies, and makes recommendations on planning and zoning for the Town of Mead before final determination goes to the Board of Trustees. Planning Commission is a public meeting held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  Reliable Infrastructure: Final construction design plans for the Welker and 3rd Street intersection improvements are 90% complete and are currently being reviewed by staff. The intersection improvements include additional turn lanes on all legs of the intersection, medians, sidewalk connections, drainage improvements, and a traffic signal. This intersection is vital to the safety of pedestrians and is the primary gateway to Mead.  Public Safety: Mead Police Department has implemented Crashdocs, a new traffic accident report distribution system. This makes it easier for drivers to receive their accident reports, without the hassle of a formal records request. Crashdocs

is available online 24/7, so drivers can get their accident report when it’s convenient, while freeing up public safety personnel to provide more relevant services to our community.  Fiscal Stability: The 2020 Audited Financial Statement was completed and filed with the State Auditor’s Office. The Town of Mead’s audit analysis and financial performance was presented at the Board of Trustees meeting on August 9. The audit revealed a sound financial report of the Town’s finances.  Connected Community: Mead Community Day is BACK! Join us on September 11 for a full day of music, activities, food trucks, and fireworks! For more information and a detailed list of all recreation, youth sports, and events planned for 2021 go to: http://bit.ly/meadcommunityguide. Subscribe to our monthly Mead Messenger and email notifications: https://bit. ly/2St4Ye7. If you are new to Mead, check out our Resident Information webpage!

2021-2022 Town of Frederick Strategic Plan includes: ♦ Effective, Efficient & Strategic Government Operations ♦ Community & Economic Vitality ♦ Dynamic, inclusive & Connected Community ♦ Strategic, Reliable & Sustainable Infrastructure ♦ Safe & Secure ♦ Fiscally Responsible Governance  The Frederick Police Department is pleased to announce a new partnership with North Range Behavioral Health to launch the Carbon Valley & Mead Co-Responder Program.

This alliance strengthens the FPD’s methods of community policing by working directly with a Co-Responder from NRBH. When a community member needs help related to a mental health crisis, a Co-Responder will be available to provide case consultation, crisis intervention, service coordination, and referrals to resources.  We have officially adopted a Frederick Speed Management Program (FSMP). The Town has developed this program to reduce the harmful effects of speeding traffic on

neighborhood streets. The FSMP is a resident-initiated speed awareness program to address the issue by applying a combined approach of engaging the community, education, enforcement, and engineering traffic mitigation improvements. In addition, the FSMP helps to achieve the Town of Frederick’s Transportation Master Plan, which prioritizes continuous improvements in safety and comfort for all modes of travel.  Please mark your Frederick calendars and join us for Miners Day on September 18 at Centennial Park, from 8 am to 9 pm. Miners Day is our premier community event that originated as a celebration to honor and remember Frederick’s mining heritage.

This annual event features family-oriented fun and entertainment throughout the day, including a parade, burro race, exhibitor booths, food vendors, activities, contests, and live entertainment.

Per tradition, Miners Day will conclude with a spectacular evening concert and fireworks display.  Town of Frederick Mayor, Tracie Crites

Avenue). Services may be staggered from September 1-3 while employees are moving offices, and all Town facilities will be closed on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day. For more information, please visit www.firestoneco.gov.  In July, the Board of Trustees approved a contract for crack fill services on some roads. The contractor began work in mid-August in Historic Firestone, St. Vrain Ranch and Ridgecrest subdivisions. After work is completed in these residential areas, Vance Brothers, Inc will begin crack filling with a mastic material on Colorado Boulevard and Sable Avenue.  The Board of Trustees had our final Central Park Master Plan Discussion at the August 18th Work Session. The Board was present with the final Master Plan concept, artist renderings, and architecture examples for Firestone Central Park.

This plan is the cumulation of the last 8 meetings with the Board of

Trustees during monthly work sessions. View all of the documents presented at www.firestoneco.gov/CentralPark.  Don’t forget to join the Board of Trustees on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30PM for a Chat with a Trustee Event. All events will be held in the Training Room at the Firestone Police Department (9900 Park Avenue).  Join us for the 2nd Historic Firestone Neighborhood Plan Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 14th at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall (151 Grant Avenue) to discuss project priorities, emerging concepts and goal setting. More info: www. firestoneco.gov/HFNP.  Fall events are here! Visit www.firestoneco.gov/ events for details on our upcoming community events.  Thank you for your support. It is an honor to be your Mayor. Mayor Bobbi Sindelar

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There are discussion questions to deepen your conversations and a glossary to enhance vocabulary. Whether you are a teacher, parent, grandparent, or student, this series has something for you. Read one book or the whole series: the books are connected but each book also stands on its own. For ages eight and up but can be read aloud to a younger audience. Learn more and/or purchase at www.CharacterClubOnline.com.

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egacy Elementary PTO is celebrating its 6th Annual Miners Day 5K on September 18, 2021, and is seeking sponsors. Sponsorship may be in the form of a $300 donation or in-kind with gift cards, coffee, bagels, donuts, burritos, waters, bananas, oranges, and/or promotional items for race packets. Volunteers for race day are also welcomed.

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Wednesday Kids Ministries at LIFE Fellowship of Frederick Kids Club Kindergarten (5yrs) - 3rd Grade Songs, Games, Snacks, Crafts, & Bible Starts September 8 | 6:15-7-45 PM

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Love Chrissy, Makayla, Landen,Marissa and Makenzie.

Historic Highlandlake Church Celebrates Another Birthday Lawrence Mead Jensen The Great Grandson Of Lorin C Mead The Historic Highlandlake Church Board surprised board member, Lawrence Mead Jensen with a birthday cake for his birthday, Tuesday, Aug 10th board meeting. Larry is a retired Longmont CPA and is the great grandson of Lorin C. Mead, the founding father of the Highlandlake community, the Highlandlake, the Highlandlake Ditch, and one of the founding fathers of the Historic Highlandlake Church.

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

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How an About Us Page Can Build Loyal Customer Engagement

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ost businesses and ministries want to attract more people, but it feels harder than ever. Recent changes to social media and paid ads have made traffic results unpredictable. That makes an effective website paramount.

A website is an asset that you own and control. What makes it effective—more than the colors, images, or fonts—is the story your words convey. An effective website reveals the problem you solve for your customer and how they will feel once that problem is overcome.

Every day, I help clients develop a compelling story that unfolds on their website and makes people excited to engage, buy, visit, or donate. It may surprise you to know the “About Us” page, is not a place to recite your history or celebrate your organization. It’s a place to show your customer how you can make their lives better.

Here’s how:  Start by showing your customer that you understand the problem they face.  Show empathy by sharing a short backstory that relates to their problem.  Reveal (with humility) what makes you best equipped to help and distinguishes you from others.  Consider what could happen if your message showed customers you care about them and their success. When you make your business message about your customer—including on your About Us page—you’ve made huge progress in a compelling marketing strategy.

Remember, an effective website reveals the problem you solve for your customer and how they’ll feel when the problem is solved. By staying more customer than companyfocused, you’re sure to see results. Imagine how it will feel to hear potential customers say, “I feel like you really get me.” It makes all the effort worth it when you see them take action and can guide them into the transformation they seek.

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Weld County Junior Livestock Sale Raises $1.3 Million, Shattering Previous Record

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he 103rd Weld County Fair’s Junior Livestock Sale raised a total of $1,355,000! This accounts for the sale of animals and supporter’s individual contributions. This year’s sale eclipsed the 2019 total of $1,122,959 to set a new record.

“The youth that show at the Weld County Fair have put countless hours and dedication into preparing themselves and their animals for this sale,” said Commissioner Chair Steve Moreno. “Our Jr. Livestock Sale breaking a record is not only a testament to these hard-working kids, but it also carries the support of families and community members. We couldn’t be prouder of these youth.”

This year’s sale took place on August 2, 2021, and garnered 315 buyers. More than 100 people attended the sale in-person and more than 75 people watched and participated in the corresponding livestreamed event.

The grand champion market beef, owned by Jed Sidwell, sold for $24,000. Stetson Gabel’s reserve grand champion market beef followed, selling for $21,500. This year’s reserve grand champion market lamb, owned by Cade Simpson, brought in $16,000 while Sydney Vaugh’s grand champion market hog garnered $12,500.

Bryleigh Schweer raked in $11,500 with her grand champion market goat. Karsyn Fetzer’s reserve grand champion market hog squealed in at $10,500 and Schweer’s reserve grand champion market lamb brought in $9,000.

The reserve grand champion goat, owned by Nate Fetzer, chewed up $6,500 while Annabelle Kanzler’s grand champion chicken meat pen clucked in at $4,000. Both Avery Loveland and Aidan Datteri’s grand champion turkey and reserve grand champion rabbit meat pen came in at $3,500, respectively. Finally, Colton Steinke’s reserve grand champion turkey gobbled up $3,000, Brianna Patefield’s reserve grand champion rabbits drew $2,250 and Rowan Glynn’s reserve grand champion chickens flew in at $2,000.

For more information on the Weld County Fair and Junior Livestock Sale, visit www.weldcountyfair.com.

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New Horizons Christian Church Welcomes American Heritage Girls

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amilies have d New Horizons Christian Church welcomes American Heritage Girls. Families have discovered a faith-based character development program for girls ages 5 to 18, dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country called American Heritage Girls.

Colorado Troop 0139 hosted an informational meeting for families to learn more about AHG at New Horizons Christian Church, 701 Carbondale Drive in Dacono the evening of August 10th. AHG is for families with daughters who are seeking a faith-based, scout-type experience.

“American Heritage Girls gives you the confidence to tell better life stories through leadership and fellowship with other believers because the world can’t tell you who are or fill you up. I am looking forward to all the activities AHG offers and building other girls up.” -Belle Saine, 16.

“This troop is going to be very outdoors oriented: there’ll be hiking, bike rides, kayaking, camping and more.

I’m also very eager to make many new friends.” –Anastasia Stockho, 13

AHG CO troop 0139 is named after Psalm 139.

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If you’re starting with a nursery, think ahead to how you can easily change the room’s look throughout your child’s growth. Go neutral and add specific colors with an accent wall, area rugs, curtains, and other accessories.

Most parents let their kids choose the color family, with the adult negotiating the shade.

Younger children usually choose primary colors. Quite a few girls request purple, and Mom

talks them into lavender for compromise.

Boys typically opt for bold colors, but talking them into muting the shades is possible, especially if they think they must go neon. The transition to middle school often comes with a desire for more grownup colors. Sports team colors energize the room and are still the most popular, adding a stripe or two or an accent wall.

Many girls opt for pastels and don’t mind keeping them into their late teens. Still, occasionally we run across the teen that insists on black.

Sheen is a consideration in kids’ rooms and heavy traffic areas. We still recommend satin or semi-gloss sheens for trim and satin for walls. A fresh coat of paint can make your life easier. Not only will the room’s appearance improve, but surfaces will also be easy to wipe clean! We recommend Sherwin-Williams Duration or Emerald, Ben Moore Aura, and Behr Ultra Premium Plus due to their washability and durability.

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Your Life Story

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our Life Story is my new business that was inspired by the life of my friend Joyce Kokes Wonenberg. She passed away after a valiant fight with cancer. In her last year, we had a pre-scheduled phone appointment every Tuesday and Thursday morning during which I would write while she talked about what had happened during her life and her views on everything and what she had learned. Those talks were something we both looked forward to and at the end we had a 30+ page document. I printed it and gave a copy to her and her daughter and her husband.

When I shared with a photographer friend my idea for a new business to help people tell their story, she loved the idea! In fact, she shared with me that both her parents are gone and she would give anything to have something from them in writing. The reality is that a lot of people don’t journal and even fewer people write letters anymore. My goal is to help people put in writing the things that mattered to them.

My goal isn’t to write a book! I prompt people with questions and listen and write. At the end, they have a lovely way to keep and (if they wish) share what has mattered to them. If this intrigues you and you’d like to learn more, visit www.JenniePoppenger.com. I see this as a ministry and a service to offer those who are interested.

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any older adults, and their families, wish to remain in their home as they age. While “aging in place” may seem like the best alternative, there are considerations to ensuring that older adults remain healthy, safe and thrive when staying in their home.

Tips to consider: 1. Plan ahead: Think about the kinds of help you or your loved one might need in the future. Do you live alone? Maybe you don’t need help right now, but anticipate needing it in the near future. Consider current illnesses that may progress and call for more support. For information on support and resources, check out your local Area Agency on Aging: https://www.n4a.org/ 2. Safety first: Is the layout of the home conducive to the changing needs of the older adult. Things like grab bars near toilets and in the tub and shower, or ramps with handrails to the front door are simple additions. Falls are the biggest game changers, so don’t use area rugs, and make sure to place no-slip/non-skid strips or mats on tile or wood surfaces that may get wet.

Check out these 6 tips from the National Institute on Aging: https://bit.ly/3e7flJy 3. Find support: Whether you or your loved one needs help with activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, etc.), household chores, or even meal preparation, there are local resources and support to help make things easier. https://www.weldgov.com/

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Perhaps staying in your home is not your ideal scenario. In addition to being around friends and having a sense of community, many people are ready to have someone else do the cooking, cleaning and driving at this point in life. If that is you, and you want to know what your options are for senior living communities, consider working with a referral company. This is a FREE service to older adults and their families looking for a community that meets their wants and needs.

Lindsay Adams is a Senior Care Advisor with Assisted Living Locators of N. Colorado. She is a 20 year resident of the Carbon Valley. She can be reached at ladams@ assistedlivinglocators.com or 303-775-6312.

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month & September 20-24, 2021 is Falls Prevention Week

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eptember 22 not only marks the start of the fall season; it is also National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. This brings attention to the epidemic of falls among older adults, with a simple message, most falls can be prevented.

Falls have become epidemic in America and are now the leading cause of death due to injury for those over 65, and account for 40% of all nursing home admissions. Falls are also the leading cause of injury related emergency department visits for older adults, the major cause of hip fractures, and responsible for more than half of fatal head injuries. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls have also resulted in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 850,000 hospitalizations and more than 29,000 deaths.

Some mistakenly believe that falls are a normal part of the aging process. It is true that our risk for falls increases as we age due mainly to body changes. There are many things we can do to keep those changes in check or compensate for them. Simply walking at least 15 minutes a day can build muscle strength and improve balance. Programs like tai chi and “A Matter of Balance” can give you tools to build balance, strength, and flexibility. Talk to your health care provider and ask for a falls risk assessment. Discuss your medications and history of falls. Get your vision and hearing checked annually.

Drink plenty of fluids and eat a well-balanced diet. Make modifications in your home such as installing grab bars and removing throw rugs that can be tripped on. With some guidance and forethought, falls can be prevented. Be safe!

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prevention/ https://www.ncoa.org/professionals/health/center-for-healthy-aging/nationalfalls-prevention-resource-center/falls-prevention-awareness-week https://www.weldgov.com/Government/Departments/Human-Services/AreaAgency-on-Aging-AAA

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e are bombarded with numbers that quantify our health. Is your A1C number too high? Is your fasted glucose high? Yes. You could have diabetes. What’s your total cholesterol/LDL/HDL? If the ratio is out of proportion, then you are at risk of heart disease.

What is your weight? What’s your BMI? If you weigh too much and your BMI is too high, perhaps you are insulin resistant and at risk for several diseases. This is just the start but you get the point. The goal for most of us is to attain a healthy lifestyle. Lowering or raising certain numbers will improve our immune system so our bodies can fight disease, viruses, flus, etc.

Your regular checkup with the doctor is a time for new blood labs; therefore, a time for new health numbers. You may hear something like this from your doctor, “This looks good. This is too high or too low. We need to do something.” You have three choices. #1.

Do nothing, which I don’t recommend. #2. Start taking medication, which I recommend delaying as long as possible. There is a cost to your health for taking them. Medication will change your numbers but they only mask the problem. They don’t fix the problem. #3.

Change your lifestyle, which is not easy and honestly, most people don’t succeed the first time. Support, accountability, daily habits, and education will help your success rate!

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Save The Date: Shred Hunger Food Drive, Fundraiser Festival

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

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

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

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FOOD DRIVE Where: CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE at 6179 E. Firestone Blvd, Firestone, CO 80504 When: The month of September, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. he Carbon Valley Help Center, located at 150 Buchanan Ave. in Firestone, is in its eighth year of serving citizens in the Carbon Valley who are in need of food and financial assistance. Our mission is to help people stay in their homes and relieve periods of household instability. Over the past eight years, the Help Center was able to assist 8,207 individuals, which included 3,545 children and 1,129 seniors with needed referrals and 106,518 lbs. of food. Since 2017, the Help Center has offered financial assistance grants to help residents pay rent or mortgage payments and utility bills and some auto repair bills. The program has helped over 400 households pay bills totalling $250,000.

Please donate non-perishable food, toiletries or cash to assist the Carbon Valley Help Center in maintaining this vital community service.

The Carbon Valley Help Center is continuing to grow and be recognized in our community as a valid resource for the Carbon Valley residents in need of temporary services. The Help Center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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All Lady and the Tribe Facebook fans and newsletter recipients will be invited to attend.

Lady and the Tribe will be available for purchase and personalization/autograph at the event and it will be available on Amazon and other booksellers shortly thereafter.

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tarting in September, Life Stories will launch a recruitment campaign called “Men Making a Difference”. The purpose of the campaign is to recruit male volunteers for the CASA program and male board members.

About 50% of the children served by Life Stories’ programs are male, although men make up only about 10% of the CASA volunteers and board members. To more accurately reflect the population we serve, Life Stories is recruiting men to step forward and volunteer their time.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers advocate for children and youth in the dependency and neglect system, raising their voices so that those without a voice can be heard. No experience necessary, just a love for children required! Now more than ever, CASA volunteers play a crucial role in helping children who have experienced abuse and neglect. The next in-person training begins September 29th, but we have trainings throughout the year.

American Legion Auxiliary unit 1985 Life Stories is led by a dynamic Board of Scholarship Fundraiser Directors, steering the organization towards a 870 1st street sustainable future with Firestone Colorado adequate resources to advance our mission.

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Is The Real Estate Market Going To Crash?

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get this question all the time: With the dramatic increase in prices over the last year or two, are we in for the real estate bubble to burst and have a market crash? The short answer is not very likely, but we are starting to see signs of a leveling off. But, never say never because we can have totally unforeseen events like 9-11 or Covid take place.

The biggest difference in this current market run up verses prior market swings is that the fundamentals of homeownership are stronger. During the last big run up of prices 10-15 years ago, one of the main reasons that happened was very liberal lending policies. Basically, if you could fog a mirror, you could get a loan. Lending now is back to the basics of having the ability to pay (income vs. debt), the buyer’s willingness to pay (credit score), and a bit of skin in the game. Those factors give homeowners a much better chance to make it as homeowners.

There is currently a concern about potential foreclosures overwhelming the market as the foreclosure and eviction bans are lifted. The reason that is unlikely to occur is because we have had such a quick increase in real estate values. Even if a homeowner can no longer afford to make their payments, they very likely have substantial equity in their home and can sell it, payoff their loan, and still have equity coming out of the transaction.

Keep in mind, we are still currently in a market where there are more buyers than sellers, creating an inventory shortage, even though it is not as severe as a few months ago. Builders are also not able to keep up with demand due to a variety of factors. All this supports the notion that even if people need to sell their homes because they can’t afford them, the market has room to absorb the increased inventory.

Theses current conditions won’t last forever thought. Over time, interest rates, government policies (federal, state & local), construction costs, employment, job locations, politics, foreign relations, immigration, birth & death rates, technology and other unforeseen factors will all change and effect the real estate market.

The one thing that is for sure is the real estate market is, and always will be changing. That makes it important to work with a knowledgeable, experienced, Realtor to guide you in the purchase or sale of your home.

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Body + Soul Wellbeing Food for the Soul: The Land Between

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n my previous article, I laid out five reasons why knowing something about Biblical geography is important for Christians today. What I hope to do in this article is to explain about one of the most powerful lessons in the Scriptures dealing with Biblical geography. This lesson is concerning the land God chose to give Abraham and his descendants.

I don’t know who first described the land of Israel, as the Land Between, but it is an excellent observation. There are two ways that I know of in which the land of Israel is the land “between.” The first is to see the land laying between the Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian desert.

The second is to see the land between as separating strong empires from the north from those in the south. God placed Israel in a vulnerable location with powerful world-class empires on both sides. The Land Between can also be called a land bridge because it bridges travel access north to south. It is not a coincidence that civilizations were built where there was water. We call Mesopotamia the fertile crescent because the rivers bend in a sweeping arc forming the shape of a delicious breakfast pastry. When people traveled between Syria in the north and Egypt in the south, they necessarily traveled through the land God chose using it as a land bridge. Armies of large empires would never stomp across the Arabian desert; they would follow the well-established “highways” of travel following the water.

These highways cut right through the land God chose to give Israel.

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the nations, but He always told the people not to fear, to trust in Him who would fight for them. We see God’s military intervention in the lives of His people throughout the Old Testament, from the time of the exodus all the way through the period of Israel’s kingdom. But there was always a condition: obedience. God was testing the people’s faithfulness by placing them along the busy highways connecting world powers in the north and south. The attitude God was looking for said, “Why would we fear them? Our God is GOD over all the earth, He will deliver us!”

I believe God specifically chose the land between because the people would experience tests of faithfulness that would not have been possible or as powerful in a different location. God had lessons to teach, and the Promised Land was the “classroom” God chose to do His teaching. How could a small nation like Israel withstand powerful nations that came against it (yes small, it was about the size of New Jersey)? How could they grow enough crops for their people without the abundant water from the mighty Nile?

For good reason, the Promised Land has been called God’s testing ground of faith, because with it, God continually tested His people’s trust in Him. The Promised Land was either to be a land of blessing or a land of cursing.

Everything was conditional for Israel, and everything hinged on obedience. Will the people follow God? Will they obey? Will they trust and cling to the Lord? These lessons are emphasized and expanded in the Old Testament book called, Deuteronomy. In

chapter 11, Moses is exhorting the people to obey God. He promises that Israel’s life in the Promised Land would be prolonged for obedience. Let’s listen to the words of Moses, (11:10-17) “For the land, into which you are entering to possess it, is not like the land of Egypt from which you came, where you used to sow your seed and water it with your foot like a vegetable garden. “But the land into which you are about to cross to possess it, a land of hills and valleys, drinks water from the rain of heaven, a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning even to the end of the year. “It shall come about, if you listen obediently to my commandments which I am commanding you today, to love the LORD your God and to serve Him with all your heart and all your soul, that He will give the rain for your land in its season, the early and late rain, that you may gather in your grain and your new wine and your oil.

“He will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.

“Beware that your hearts are not deceived, and that you do not turn away and serve other gods and worship them. “Or the anger of the LORD will be kindled against you, and He will shut up the heavens so that there will be no rain and the ground will not yield its fruit; and you will perish quickly from the good land which the LORD is giving you.”

So you see, life in Israel would not be like life in Egypt, and God could use the land itself, and the location of the land between to have influence over His people. Living in Israel provided a more obvious connection that the people had

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ur physical health is always a top priority as we go about our daily lives in activities both large and small. When those activities become difficult due to pain or lack of mobility, you need to seek out an available and effective treatment method to get moving again. In today’s fast-growing medical world, there are a variety of options available. If you’re needing personalized, convenient care and you can’t leave your home then home health is the ideal solution for you.

Home health for physical therapy or nursing is often the best solution for patients with multiple physical issues. If you have recently had a surgery, such as a joint replacement, you will often be prescribed home health therapy to help your rehabilitation before you are able to visit a physical therapy clinic.

Additionally, if you have balance issues or are at risk to get injured falling in your home, you are a good candidate for home health services. Individuals with significant difficulty with day-to-day activities such as making a meal, showering, putting on clothes, cleaning, etc, can greatly benefit from home health to accomplish these tasks.

How to Get Started with Home Health The first thing required to receive home health services is to get a prescription from your primary care doctor. If your doctor recognizes that you have medical or physical inabilities, your physician can write a prescription for you based on their professional determination. Next, you need to select a home health agency. To consider home health agencies, look for an agency that provides nursing and therapy and that has providers in the county where you live with providers ready to see you as soon as possible. It’s important to ask the agency you select to check your insurance to make sure they are contracted with your insurance carrier. Your doctor may recommend an agency; however, you can do your own research and select an agency that best suits your needs. Finally, your doctor will send the order for home health to the selected agency you request and you can begin treatment.

Why is Home Health the Right Choice

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ualified Listeners, a Veteran & Family Resource Hub based in Colorado, have added two Family Care Coordinators to their administrative staff to aide in the growth of the organization.

Shirley Russ and Jody Clair are now available to answer calls, address needs, and help Veterans and families find more peace in their life.

Get Paid Quickly for VA Travel Reimbursements Did you know you can submit your travel vouchers online and get paid within a week? You can do this by using BTSSS, Beneficiary Travel Self Service System. Contact the Beneficiary Travel Team at your VA hospital to get set up. Once you are in the system, it takes about 4 minutes to submit a voucher. You will need to be able to upload a PDF of your completed doctor visit to confirm the appointment happened.

VA Travel Voucher Deductible When you submit travel vouchers in any given month, the VA withholds $3.00 per voucher as a deductible until the total reaches $18.00 for the month, then you receive the full 41.5 cents per mile.

Just be aware if you track vouchers and payments based on 41.5 cents per mile, they won’t match because of this deduction.

Qualified Listeners is a Colorado-based Veteran & Family Resource Hub. We impact lives, we change lives, we save lives. For more information call 720-600-0860 or visit www.

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Home health can be very beneficial to anyone post-surgical or with medical conditions that require medical support and monitoring each week. Home health provides personalized treatment plans in the comfort of your home with experienced therapists and nurses. A good home health agency should be able to respond within 24 hours with guidance on your start of care. Assistance with recovery at home will help you get to a better quality of life therefore making it possible to stay active in your home and community for many more years.

Chuck Philipp is the CEO for Alpine Physical Therapy and Alpine PT Home Care. Alpine PT Home Care is Chuck Philipp, along with his wife Kathy own Alpine a new home health agency certified with Medicare.

Physical Therapy and recently launched, Alpine PT The agency covers Weld, Larimer and Boulder Home Care. Alpine Physical Therapy East is located Counties with nursing and therapy care. For more just west if I25 off of Hwy 119. info, call 303-772-2387.

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to rely on God for rain. In Egypt, they were more easily deceived into thinking their harvests were a result of hard work and irrigation from the Nile. Not so in Israel.

God controlled the rains. Trust Him! Be faithful to Him and He will bless you with the early and late rains.

There you have it, the most significant aspect to Biblical geography that I know of. God chose the land of Canaan for more reasons than we have space for, but one of the important reasons was because God would use the land and its location to test the ability of His people to trust in Him. Today, we live in a vastly different time and place and yet we may consider how God has used our surroundings as a testing ground for our faithfulness. What is going on in today’s world or in your private life that is testing your faithfulness to God? Today, just as in the past, God expects us to trust in Him through all of the difficulties in life. When life gets harder, sadder, more depressing or miserable, cling all the more tightly to the One who sees, who knows, who understands, and who loves. Let’s pass the test, let’s be faithful.

Clayton Johnson is the minister and evangelist for the Carbon Valley church of Christ.

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Home health is defined as medical treatment in the home. It includes nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and/or speech therapy. Home health is typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid or a private insurance. There is a misconception that home health and home care are the same. However, home care is typically more of companion care by a non-skilled medical worker and may not be covered by insurance.

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Healthy Alternative Medicine Women’s Health

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hinese medicine and acupuncture addresses a wide variety of health conditions at their root cause. It’s primary purpose is to facilitate regulation, restore balance and nourish deficiencies. The following outline briefly describes a few areas of women’s health in which Chinese medicine and acupuncture treat well: • Menstruation: Color, amount and consistency of menstrual blood is as equally important as regularity (between 26 and 32 days). Heavy menstruation, pain, cramping, digestive upset, headaches, and extreme emotional moods can be addressed so that menstruation is a welcome event.

• Fertility: Chinese medicine addresses fertility beautifully, when necessary, some people choose to combine with other modalities such as IVF. I love seeing the pictures of these beautiful babies!

• Pregnancy: For the health of both mother and baby; a growing fetus experiences anxiety and stress when the mother does, and so it is important for the mother to feel her best, emotionally and physically, during pregnancy.

• Post Partum: Conditions after childbirth; recovery, proper blood flow, nursing and breast health, including mastitis and lactation.

One thing sternly suggested by my midwives after delivery was that women are NOT supposed to get up often, and especially avoid walking up and down stairs. After childbirth, the ligaments holding the uterus are very slack, and too much activity can then cause uterine prolapse later.

• Menopause: This time of transition is best met through support and understanding of spouses, family, and quality health care. One area that helps this transition flow more smoothly is the continuation of regular menstruation until it is finished. For example, some women experience erratic periods, (typically too long, more than 32 days) which prolongs the process and can make the transition more difficult.

• Libido: A woman’s libido can fluctuate due to women’s continually changing system, or simply from everyday stress, post traumatic stress, worry and pain. Physical and emotional fluctuations are completely normal. Excessive decreases or increases that are personally upsetting can be addressed with Chinese herbal formulas and acupuncture, as these naturally nourish and regulate the system.

In addition to the delicate balance that exists in humans, women’s systems are further complicated by a regular influx of a variety of hormones. Women do not have to live with discomfort, pain and unanswered questions, and deserve to be clearly heard by their health care provider(s) in order to receive proper and thorough care. Let’s genuinely be there for each other as well, and support our sisters, mothers, grandmothers and friends.

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

Finding Your ‘Why’

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hat is it about sticking with a fitness routine that causes so many people to give up? If you’re missing the right motivation for your “why”, it will be difficult to get there.

Finding your “why” is a crucial component for fitness goal setting, and for setting goals in other areas of your life. It needs to have a personal, emotional driver behind it to determine that it is important enough to achieve and maintain.

Your challenge is to find out what motivates you personally to get serious about your health/ fitness and stick with it as a lifestyle change. You can stay committed and finish strong!

Here are some possible motivators for you to think about for your own “why”: 1. Your Health - Consistent exercise, healthy nutrition and water intake are the best things you can do for your health.

You’ll develop a strong, healthy brain and heart, reduce your chances of many unwanted diseases, and limit many of the common ailments that come with aging.

2. Relieve Stress - Exercising does cause physical changes in your brain and nervous system that result in feelings of calmness and well-being to help reduce stress overall.

3. To Be Strong - Once you add strength training in to your fitness routine, you’ll feel much stronger even after a few weeks. By getting strong now, you reduce your risk of age-related falls and fractures because you have improved balance and core strength to keep yourself more stable.

4. To Look Better - Appearance isn’t everything, but most of us do care how we look. You’ll develop the confidence that comes from the discipline of fitness. You’ll feel more energetic, which will get you up and moving each day.

It’s worth taking the time to discover the powerful motivators in your life. Do what it takes to get yourself moving and find what makes it worth it.

If you’re looking for something to help you work toward your ‘Why’, join us at one of my ladies only Interval/Strength Training Group classes offered Mondays & Tuesdays at 8:30am in Firestone and Longmont, Weds at 7pm, and the CoreFirst Trainer class on Fridays at 8:30am. You’ll love the friendly atmosphere of this group of women as we encourage each other on to better health with improved strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility.

Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, TBMM Corrective Exercise Specialist at www.

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or 303-828-2856 for more info.

10th Annual A Life to Remember 5K Run/Walk SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Race START Time: 8:30 am Registration Begins: 7:30 am Adams County Fairgrounds REGISTER NOW RUN OR WALK IN REMEMBRANCE OF YOUR LOVED ONE OR TO HONOR THE LIFE OF ANOTHER his year is a big year as we’re hosting our 10th Annual A Walk t o Remember! The 2021 5K will be an IN-PERSON event located at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO 80601. Participation will include an event shirt (*see deadline online www.richardlambertfoundation.org) and post race food. Timing will be provided by Timing Consortium.

The event hosted by the Richard Lambert Foundation, is a fundraiser to support families, children, and adults in our communities that are facing the future without their loved one. Funds will provide free grief support programs and one-on-one counseling starting as low as $10. Invite your friends, family and co-workers to join you in supporting Richard Lambert Foundation (RLF) and be sure to let them know what RLF means to YOU. Your support will have an everlasting impact in the life of bereaved children and adults facing one of life’s most difficult journeys. Thank you for supporting us in furthering our mission of providing care, support, and essential resources to bereaved children and adults, allowing them to create a foundation for hope, healing, and survival.

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lease join us for Life Choices’ annual Night for Life, featuring Dr. Ron Archer! Dr. Ron Archer is a bestselling author, NFL Consultant, Military Leadership Consultant, Corporate Leadership Trainer, and Presidential Advisor. This year, Night for Life will be held at LifeBridge Christian Church on September 30 and Immanuel Lutheran Church on October 1. Doors open at 5:30 and dinner is served at 6:00.

The event is free of charge. For more information and registration, please visit our website at www.lifechoices.org. Your support allows Life Choices to continue providing education, support, healing, and limited medical services. All of our services are free and confidential.

Visit link or call 303.651.2050 for more information.

Hope Floats Water Lantern Festival 2021

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he Hope Floats Water Lantern Festival hosted by the Richard Lambert Foundation is a family friendly event. The event will bring friends, family, neighbors, and community together to create an atmosphere of fun, shared memories and hope.

LIVE MUSIC - Sit back and relax while listening to some bluegrass music and playful instrumentation by the Hummin’Birds.

FOOD - Come hungry and enjoy some tasty food provided by The Magic Food Bus and Revned BBQ Food Truck. Afterwards cool off with a sweet treat from The Dessert Stand. Adult beverages will be available for guests 21+. *Be prepared to show ID. LOCAL VENDORS - Discover fun and unique items from local vendors.

LANTERN DECORATING - Decorate your lantern with messages, love, and remembrances prior to the release.

TICKETS EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $30 *through Sept 5 SEPTEMBER 6: $45 DAY OF EVENT: $60 Children 5 and under FREE: Lantern NOT included in free admission WHAT’S INCLUDED Each ticket includes the following:  Floating lantern to launch on the water  Marker to decorate your lantern  Admission to the event **A PARK PASS FEE TO ACCESS EVENT PARKING IS AN ADDITIONAL $9 AT THE GATE EVENT WAIVER - By purchasing tickets and participating in the Richard Lambert Foundation Hope Floats Water Lantern Festival you agree to the Release Waiver.

WHAT TO BRING:  Event Ticket (printed or digital)  Cash for parking, food trucks, and vendors  Camp chairs or ground blankets  Bug spray, warm clothes, and blankets

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September is National Preparedness Month

Lindsie Joins RE/MAX Nexus

ou have probably heard that you should get a 72-hour kit and make a disaster plan. Many Carbon Valley residents don’t have a kit – only 6-17% of people do. Making a disaster plan can be overwhelming. Many of us don’t have a dinner plan for tonight, much less a plan for a flood or a blizzard. Our human tendency is to hope that it won’t happen to us, so we take no action.

Preparedness doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Taking small steps in our everyday lives can make us more ready for extraordinary events. Here are some ideas to consider.

Add banking, insurance, school, work, and doctors’ phone numbers to your contacts. Take pictures of insurance documents and prescription bottles. Download a weather app. Sign up for reverse notifications at www.weld911alert.com if you haven’t yet.

Save important documents, photographs, and contact lists on a flash drive or use a cloud storage system, like iCloud™ or Google Drive™ so you have a backup; Protect your identity with a web-based password keeper.

Add one extra thing each time you go to the grocery store, such as batteries, a gallon of water, or non-perishable food for your pantry. In a year, you’ll be more prepared than you are now, and you will even have something for dinner on those nights when you don’t have a plan. It goes without saying that you should never let your toilet paper, paper towels, soap, or hand sanitizer supplies get too low, right?

Play the “what if” game. Imagine you are stuck in traffic on I-25 in the winter, with your family in the car. What would you most like to have right now? Extra blankets? granola bars? Water? Get it and put it in your car. Think about how you would communicate with your family in an emergency. Consider different times of day. Where is everyone? Where would we meet? Designate a family contact person that everyone will call with their status.

You are not alone. Get to know your neighbors so you can share information and help each other as needed. We all have different skills, interests, and needs, and each of us may need or be able to offer help from time to time.

If we prepare by taking smaller steps, it is easier to build our resilience, so we are ready when disaster strikes. What everyday things are you doing that make you resilient and prepared? I’d love to hear your stories! Email me at mgarner@fffd.us, or visit https:// carbonvalleyema.org.

E/MAX Nexus proudly announces the company has been joined by REALTOR® Lindsie Lee, who specializes in assisting residential buyers and sellers.

Licensed as a REALTOR, Lindsie provides buyers and sellers a full-service real estate assistance. “Being the best part of another person’s day is most gratifying to me. I’ve built my life and business on hard work, dedication, and authenticity” Lee commented.

Lee is a native of Colorado and grew up in Longmont and has lived in the Denver Metro area for many years.

Her extensive legal background provides a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all the work that she does. “My personalized organization skills and processes help my clients feel less overwhelmed when buying or selling their home and as a lifelong learner, I’m always striving to understand the current market(s) and my clients’ needs”.

When Lindsie is not helping buyers or sellers achieve their real estate goals, she is on a trail enjoying nature and the magnificent Colorado outdoors. Lee is an animal lover who is always looking for ways to adopt another dog or help animals in need.

RE/MAX Nexus is so excited to welcome Lindsie aboard “Lindsie is a magnificent fit for our office and our amazing group of dedicated and hardworking agents” Abby Renner states. Lee’s clients are very important to her, and her goal is to go above and beyond to deliver an experience that’s fulfilling, exciting, and satisfying to each client she works with.

For more information about Lindsie Lee or RE/MAX Nexus, please visit www.

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Merrie Garner was hired in 2019 as the first Emergency Management Coordinator to establish the Carbon Valley Emergency Management Agency, which is a partnership between the City of Dacono, the Towns of Firestone and Frederick, Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, and Mountain View Fire Protection District.

Merrie is a fourth generation Colorado native with 14 years emergency management experience. She has lived in Frederick since 2006 and loves working in her home community. Her goal for CVEMA is to connect the Carbon Valley so that we are ready together for the next disaster.

Reach the entire Carbon Valley area with the official guide of the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce!

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

Interfaith Quilters of Longmont Fall Boutique Sale October 9, 2021 Saturday 9 AM till 2 PM nterfaith Quilters of Longmont will hold their first Fall Boutique Sale at The First Lutheran Church Big Room. Location of this church is on the corner of Third Avenue and Terry Street otherwise known as 803 3rd Avenue in Longmont.

Many seasonal items will be available such as Wall Hangings, Table Linens , Small Blanket Quilts and Baby Quilts. The focus of this sale is gifts for the up-coming holiday season of gift giving.

Proceeds benefit the O.U.R. Center and The Safe Shelter of the Saint Vrain Valley.

Credit cards, checks and cash accepted as payment.

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Brigit’s Bounty Community Resources Gala in the Garden

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rigit’s Bounty Community Resources (BBCR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission “to provide education, training, and resources towards transforming the lives of individuals and strengthening the Carbon Valley community”. Brigit’s Bounty runs a 1-acre Giving Garden and works directly with students from Thunder Valley K-8 School to provide hands-on experience in the garden and education around horticulture, environmental stewardship, health, and nutrition. BBCR donates all of its fresh, chemical-free produce to local residents that are in need. BBCR has donated 3,492 pounds of produce to local households in need, 905 youth have participated in BBCR’s educational programs, and 834 volunteers have served 8,600 hours of community service in the Giving Garden over the last two years alone… And we continue to grow each year! BBCR also hosts a variety of low-cost or free community education programs in the garden, including Summer Garden Camp, Garden Field Trips, and Adult Gardening Workshops.

Brigit’s Bounty Community Resources will be holding our annual Gala in the Garden on September 17th, 2021 from 5:30pm–8:00pm at 110 Johnson Street, Frederick CO 80530.

This fundraising event will bring members of the community out into the Giving Garden for a night of live music, food, drinks, garden tours, and silent auction bidding! All are welcome to join the fun at the Gala in the Garden. The silent auction portion of this event will begin online at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/BBCR on Sunday, September 12th at 10:00am and continue through the week until the end of the Gala. We have collected valuable items from local retailers, eateries, and community members to auction at this event. Don’t miss your chance to win exciting items and learn more about BBCR and our mission! Our ability to continue offering low-cost youth education programs and run the Giving Garden is a direct result of donor generosity. Thank you for helping us transform the lives of individuals and strengthen the Carbon Valley community!

For more information call Brigit’s Bounty Community Resources at (720)475-1520 or email brigitvista@gmail.com.

Frederick Police Department Launches CoResponder Program

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he Frederick Police Department is pleased to announce a new partnership with North Range Behavioral Health to launch the Carbon Valley & Mead Co-Responder Program.

This alliance strengthens the FPD’s methods of community policing by working directly with a Co-Responder from NRBH. When a community member needs help related to a mental health crisis, a Co-Responder will be available to provide case consultation, crisis intervention, service coordination, and referrals to resources.

“It’s time we start working in partnership with mental health professionals such as North Range Behavioral Health. We need to let those who are struggling know we are here to help; they are not alone. The right approach to service calls is evaluating needs and getting them the resources they need.” stated Frederick Police Chief Todd Norris.

Kimberly Collins, Chief Clinical Officer of North Range Behavioral Health, says, “It’s clear to see that the Town of Frederick recognizes that the effects of many mental health disorders can be prevented and mitigated. But only if we respond appropriately to signs and symptoms in moments of crisis.”

Communities are changing how they respond to behavioral health crises. North Range Behavioral Health and the Town of Frederick, Town of Firestone, City of Dacono, and Town of Mead are taking the lead with forming the Carbon Valley & Mead CoResponder Program. When a call comes into dispatch, needs are assessed based on many factors. For example, if someone is experiencing a mental health matter, a Frederick Police Officer will request a Co-Responder from NRBH to assist. By establishing and providing a coordinated approach, the goal is to reduce emergency room admissions, jail admissions, costs for healthcare, duplication of services, and treat people with respect and dignity to help them through a crisis.

The Frederick Police Department has agreed to contribute some resources needed to make the program successful. The FPD has submitted $6,500 in the 2022 budget and decided to lease a pretty sweet 2012 Chevrolet Caprice for $1.00 to NRBH. The Town of Frederick values of Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication and North Range Behavioral Health’s vision - Where Hope Begins and Change is Possible - aligns with the program’s goals. The Co-Responder program is an example of our leaders in the community knowing when a change in approach is needed and taking action to do the right thing.

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ccording to the National Association of REALTORS®, 9% of sales contracts were terminated in January 2021, most commonly for issues found during the inspection, a low appraisal, or the buyer’s financing falling through. So much is at stake when a property goes under contract – not least of which are the hopes and dreams of a new buyer turning a house into a home. Understanding potential complications can help both buyers and sellers better position themselves for a smoother transaction. Here are the most common reasons a home may fall out of contract: 1. The inspector finds items that need to be repaired After an offer is accepted, a buyer typically has 7-10 days to work with a professional to conduct an inspection.

Based on the findings, they may ask for certain items to be fixed prior to the sale or for the seller to reduce the price to cover the cost of making repairs. It’s typical for an inspection report to come back with items.

It’s up to the buyer to decide if an issue is cosmetic and doesn’t affect the quality of the home, or if the issues are health/safety concerns that need to be addressed. If an agreement can’t be reached, this is one of the first opportunities in the contract period when a buyer may be able to back out without losing their earnest money. It’s important to lien on your knowledgeable Realtor ® for guidance on the particular requirements and common practices around a home inspection.

2. The home is appraised for less than the offer price After the inspection, many contracts require an appraisal especially if there is a lender involved. If the appraisal comes in short, either the seller will have to agree to a lower sales price, or a buyer will have

to pay for the difference in cash. Sometimes the parties will both compromise and meet in between. Most contracts have an addendum that allows a buyer to back out of the deal if a new agreement can’t be reached. Experienced agents take several factors into consideration when setting an accurate listing price for a home, including looking at what comparable properties recently sold for.

Since 1980 3. The buyer’s financing falls through before the home can close After the inspection and appraisal, both parties can feel a bit more optimistic that the contract will close successfully.

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In and Around Carbon Valley, Erie, & Mead

September Need a Notary?

Carbon Valley Insurance offers Notary Services in Frederick at 630 Main Street, Unit C. Call 303.833.3640 and ask for Nicole for more information. You may email carbonvalleyins@hotmail.com or see their website at www.carbonvalleyinsurance.com.

FREE FOOD TUESDAY We’re here for your shopping pleasure so stop on by and get what you need.

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

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Car Show | American Legion Auxiliary Post 1985

Angel Tree Helps Children of Inmates at Christmas

Scholarship Fundraiser at 870 1st street in Firestone Colorado, Sept. 11, 12-4pm Classic Cars / motorcycle / show GRANT & 1st St to 3rd & Grant Street 2ND & Grant Street to Wooster Registration 11:00 am $25.00 911 remembrance with a field of flags in The park Beer Garden | Food | Music More information call JoAnn 303.667.8745 or Donna 303.833.4172.

In-Person Outdoor Fitness Class In Firestone On Monday Mornings

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Classes Offered In-Person and Online: Interval/Strength Training Classes Mondays & Tuesdays at 8:30am & Weds at 7pm (your own weights/mat required).

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In its 9th year, the Superhero Run, presented by Auto Collision Specialists, has become one of Greeley’s best running events. It will be back in person this year on September 11, but virtual options will be available. They are changing venues to the Greeley FunPlex to accommodate their growing numbers and to add a 10K event!

Runners can participate in person in the 10K, 5K, 1 Mile (sponsored by Altitude Running) and a free kids run or they can participate in a half marathon, 10K, 5K or 1 mile virtually during the week of Sept.

11 – 19. The 10K and 5K races will be professionally chipped timed.

The in-person event includes cash prizes for the overall winners, medals for age group winners, door prizes, largest team prizes, costume contest prizes and more!

There is also a live DJ and free family carnival.

Proceeds from this run go to Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, supporting their programs which give a voice to abused children and prevent child abuse. All children need heroes, but abused children need Superheroes!

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Obituaries and Memorials

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

Stephen Tim Cloyed

January 18, 1950 – July 4, 2021

Steve was born on January 18, 1950 to Wilbur Cloyed and Irene (Banks) Cloyed in Davenport, IA. The family later moved to Des Moines, IA where Steve and his brothers were raised. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968.

Steve then studied business for two years at Grandview Community College in Des Moines and Butler College in Eldorado, KS. He joined Brown’s Shoe Fit Company is 1971 as a sales associate; at the end of his 26-year career with the company, he was the manager/owner of the Longmont store. Following his career in retail, Steve spent 22 years in the mortgage business as a Loan Officer and Broker with his own firm, Colorado Home Mortgage Group. He retired in 2019.

Steve married Kathleen Merica in Atlantic, IA in 1972 and they divorced in 1989.

They had three children, making homes in Iowa, Oklahoma and Colorado. Steve married Susan Jordan in 1995 in Maui, Hawaii.

Steve served in the National Guard in Iowa and Colorado. Steve was an avid volunteer throughout his life. He belonged to service organization such as the Jaycees in Atlantic, IA, Fort Morgan, CO and Ada, OK. He was a member of Lions Club in Longmont, CO. He served as an officer in most organizations, taking leadership roles. He volunteered for annual events in the Town of Firestone including the Fourth in Firestone and the Carbon Valley Half Marathon for Autism.

He was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church, Longmont, CO and served as an elder at United Presbyterian Church in Fort Morgan, CO. Steve loved Colorado and enjoyed the outdoors including hiking, biking, skiing, fly-fishing and exploring the beautiful scenery of the state. He also liked to travel in the U.S. and considered himself fortunate to have visited 15 other countries. Steve’s other pastimes included woodworking and gardening – he enjoyed home improvement projects. Most of all, Steve looked forward to spending time with his family. He had just returned from a family vacation to Hawaii with his children and grandchildren before his passing.

His wife Susan Jordan, his sons Travis Carl Cloyed and Kyle Douglas Cloyed and his daughter Ashley Jean Cloyed survive Steve. His brothers Craig Douglas Cloyed, his wife Susan and Chris Wilbur Cloyed, his wife Anne, and his two beloved grandchildren Daniel and Brennan Cloyed further survive him. Preceding him in death are his parents.

Cremation has been entrusted to Howe Mortuary, Longmont, CO. No services are scheduled at this time.

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