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Amy Tallent of The Tallent Company Lives and Breathes “Erie”

By Jan Sciacca

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the Erie Consumer Report launches with this issue, it only seems fitting that we highlight a company that is owned by a woman who lives and breathes “Erie.”

That’s Amy Tallent! She went from a child who was upset with her parents for moving her to Erie from Aurora, CO to the assertive, self-confident female entrepreneur she is today. She and her husband, Jesse, met in the “old” Erie Middle/Senior High School, where she was part of the building’s last graduating class. She says that being raised and living in Erie is not only the best thing, but she tells friends and acquaintances alike that Erie was instrumental in making her who she is now.

Amy owns The Tallent Company, which is a locally owned and operated public relations firm that specializes in serving small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout the Front Range and Northern Colorado. Amy gives her customers the ability to be heard while remaining unique in a market that is saturated with corporate marketing ploys and international publicity schemes. Using her experience in public education and extensive knowledge of the region, she works closely with her customers

to create personalized branding and content marketing strategies on a local level, while facilitating an honest and stream-lined approach to business efficiency as a whole.

The Tallent Co. serves a variety of clients throughout Colorado but its main focus is the Front Range. Amy started the business because she believed that small businesses and nonprofits in the Erie area were not being recognized for their hard work. She elaborates, “Business owners in this area are so generous with their time and money. They give back to the community and no one was telling their story. I have a passion for local small business and non-profit groups. I strive to work with and assist organizations that want to make a positive difference in their local communities.”

Through January, Tallent Co. will be offering custom strategic marketing plans for 2015. These plans lay out a years’ worth of content marketing and create a strategy of delivery, using various methods based on the customer’s needs. Also included in this plan is a business efficiency worksheet to assist in finding ways to make one’s business more productive. Tallent Co. always offer free consultations. Amy and Jesse believe in

helping small businesses whether or not that results in a sale for them.

After high school, Amy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Northern Colorado. During college, Jesse and Amy married in a small ceremony in San Diego and are now the proud parents of two young boys. In 2015 the couple will be celebrating 13 years together and 7 years married.

As Tallent Co.’s Creative Director, Jesse uses his skills in art, design and writing.

When he is not focusing on content creation and design for Tallent Co., he works as a full-time firefighter for Fort Lupton Fire Protection District.

Amy’s priority in life is her husband and children but she loves to research unique campaigns and marketing strategies in her spare time. In addition, she enjoys family time, camping, reading, writing, hosting events and calligraphy.

The most memorable experience Amy has had in business is becoming a board member for the Erie Chamber of Commerce.

She reminisces, “When I worked as an administration assistant to Elle Cabbage at the Erie Chamber of Commerce, it was a goal

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In addition to Elle at the Erie Chamber of Commerce (elle@eriechamber.org), Amy lists Pam Ware at Front Range Hospice (pware@frhospice.com) and Sara Trujillo of New American Funding (sara.trujillo@nafinc .omc) as business references.

Amy wants the community to know that public relations, branding, marketing, and advertising are all attainable and important for any level of business. Although intimidating, public relations, can have a large payoff in one’s business when used properly. She knows a business owner has

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hedding a few tears is usually a part of uploading this publication to the printer.

When there is nothing else I can do to it, I always thank God as I start to unwind and focus on the accomplishments of the previous weeks work.

As this particular paper is wrapping up, I am especially grateful to be celebrating the start of my 16th year of business in the Carbon Valley, my 3rd year in Mead and now, drum roll please…the debut of the Erie Consumer Report! It is an achievement that I did not pursue nor plan, but one that the Lord has allowed me to continue. I am humbled by this gift. And for God’s continued guidance, inspiration and strength to continue and now expand. It’s a privilege to meet and then introduce to you, the huge variety of business owners in the areas we serve.

One business I’ve been particularly blessed by is Aesthetic Flooring and Hard Surfaces. We wrote a feature article on them in the March issue after they moved to a building with much better visibility and more space for their showroom and inventory. A few months later while volunteering at the Dacono Music Festival, Jan Sciacca (Director of Ad Sales) heard that The Carbon Valley Help Center’s carpet was in dismal shape.

Jan shared the need of the organization with those at Aesthetic Flooring and in August,

owner Silverio Garcia donated carpet and installation to the Help Center.

It was the generous spirit of the staff at Aesthetic Flooring and their huge selection of products that helped me decide to personally utilize their services. Now my living room and my office has new, plush carpet that adds comfort and class to my home. I was 100% satisfied from the removal of my old carpet to the installation of the new. The service technicians were professional from start to finish, including moving my furniture back into place. I could not have been happier with the whole process. It’s been one of the biggest blessing of my year.

Jan’s abilities to network are the true definition of our tag line: Creating Community by Connecting Neighbors. On another occasion, Jan heard of a need and made a connection. This time the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce had a need for an event sponsor that was met by Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers. Thank you, Jan, for watching out for ALL of us. You continue to be the greatest gift to this business and I count you as one of the most valuable assets.

Jan, Peggy (writer) and I work diligently to introduce you to the businesses in the areas we serve. We want you to know of the honest automotive mechanics and the gentle dentists and the compassionate pet care providers in and around the areas we all live.

We hope you will choose to invest your hard earned dollars with the local businesses in your communities.

I am continually contacted by readers who share how the CVCR has helped them in one way or another. I thank God that He uses the Carbon Valley Consumer Report and the

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I’m thankful to say that we will debut the all-new Erie Consumer Report this month. It will be in Erie readers’ mailboxes by January 15 and is focused completely on the Town of Erie. I have no doubt that Jan will continue the efforts of connecting the needs of some with the provisions of others as we move into 2015.

I found today’s emailed Bible verse and explanation so appropriate: “Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.”

—Proverbs 14:4 Explanation: This interesting verse focuses on two possible approaches to risk and personal investment. You can choose a “clean stable,” avoiding the dirt, mess, and hassle of taking care of the “ox” (pet, child, opportunity). But then you also miss out on the reward: what the “ox” could bring into your life (“a large harvest”). Certainly there are times to “buy the ox” and times not to. As opportunities present themselves, pray about whether this is an “ox” that’s worth all that’s entailed with giving up a “clean stable.” —Diane Eble, author of Abundant Gifts: A Daybook of Grace-Filled Devotions Having the responsibility of another publication is hard work but if it’s anything like the Carbon Valley Consumer Report and the Consumer Report of Mead, well, the rewards will be great. I can count on that because I can count on my Lord to continue to fulfill His promises; not only to those of us at the paper, but to you all, as well.

The opinions expressed in features, columns, press releases, letters to the editor, etc. are not necessarily those of the Owner and publisher of the Erie Consumer Report. The Consumer Report assumes no responsibility for any outcome to any businesses, any advertiser, any people or any government entity.

Tallent (continued from page 1) much in his or her mind already to tell the world but many times struggles with the outlet to do so.

Amy’s advice to readers of The Erie Consumer Report is to use your advertising wisely; educate your target audience about you and your company. Focus on branding through your content marketing. She also reminds business owners that social media is just one component of a successful marketing plan. It can be a very valuable asset if used correctly, but it must be combined with other strategies in order to be effective.

Amy Tallent loves her clients. She cares and is passionate about this community.

The Tallent Company can be reached at 720-460-1826, www.tallentco.com or info@ tallentco.com.

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Dictionaries for Third Graders: The tradition continues in Erie

Submitted by Amy Tallent or the fifth straight year Erie Rotary and Encana partnered to provide every third grade student in Erie their very own dictionary. “We truly appreciate the support of Encana to be able to offer this valuable resource to children in our community,” stated Rob Freeston, president of the Erie Rotary Club.

Through Encana’s partnership the Erie Rotary Club was able to distribute 390 dictionaries to third graders throughout the Erie community. Students from Erie Elementary, Black Rock Elementary, Aspen Ridge Academy, and Red Hawk Elementary received their dictionaries in November.

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The Erie Rotary Club is part of an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders, in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in its community.

The broader Rotary organization got its name shortly after its founding in 1905 when the location of the meetings “rotated.”

If you are interested in joining the Erie Rotary, please visit a meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning’s at Briggs Street Café, 698 Briggs St., lower level.

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Wendy Wiedenbeck of Encana Oil & Gas presents dictionaries to a third grade class.

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Camp Erie Spring Christmas Tree Break Camp Mulch Available!

Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Ages 5-14 (weather permitting), the Parks Division Beginning

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t is not too early to start thinking about SPRING BREAK! Join us for a week of fun at the Erie Community Center, with a field trip that Thursday! Activities will start at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. Before and after care is included starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m.

Contact Guest Service at 303-926-2550 for more information or visit www.erieco. gov/camperie.

will mulch all of the Christmas trees that have been recycled and leave the mulch at Coal Creek Park (at the intersection of Cheesman and Kattell) for the public to remove and use free of charge. The mulch will be on a first come first served basis through Monday, March 2, 2015.

For more information, contact the Parks Division at 303-926-2887.

Review Your Estate Plan he beginning of a new year is great time to review your estate plan and determine if there Tconsider are any changes that need to be made. Questions we recommend you take a moment to are: • • • •

Have you reviewed your will recently? Do you know where your original will is kept?

Does your will designate the correct people to administer your estate?

Does your personal representative know where your original will is and who to contact?

Do you have any beneficiaries, such as children or grandchildren, for whom a trust would be appropriate? Note that trusts are also appropriate when leaving inheritance to adult beneficiaries who may lack the financial discipline to appropriately handle receiving large lump sum payments.

• Are your powers of attorney up to date and do your agents have a copy?

• Are the agents designated in your powers of attorney still appropriate?

• If your insurance policy is owned by a trust, are the annual beneficiary notices being sent and retained with the trust records?

• Have you confirmed that your beneficiary designations (on IRA and 401k accounts) and other property passing outside your probate estate (jointly owned or pay on death accounts) reflect your current wishes and are taken into account in your will (including tax apportionment)?

• Do you have a current listing of all your usernames/passwords available in case of disability or death?

• Have you created a letter of instruction for those administering your estate that might, for example, detail your funeral wishes, provide contact information for certain key individuals and guide your administrators as to where important papers can be found?

• Have you planned for the succession of your business?

• Did you make any gifts in 2014 that require filing a gift tax return?

• If you have entered into any intra-family loans, are the appropriate loan payments being made annually?

At the Germany Law Firm we specialize in all areas of the estate planning and administration process.

We also specialize in estate litigation, though hopefully, through proper planning, your estate will never be in need of such services. If any questions arise as you review your estate plan, or if you identify any changes to your plan that need to be made, we encourage you to contact us at (303) 454-3711 or at www .coelderlaw.net.

Namrata Hardy received her Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, graduating with honors. She then attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA, where she received her dental degree.

Dr. Hardy went on to complete a two year residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, where she received training in Oral Sedation as well as General Anesthesia.

Dr. Hardy is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry as well as the American Dental Association. She has been actively involved with the American Student Dental Association and the American Dental Political Action Committee, advocating for the best interests of dentists in their goal to provide the best oral health care to patients.

Dr. Hardy strives to build a personal relationship with each and every one of her patients to give them a fun, rewarding experience! Dr. Hardy participates in community outreach events such as Give Kids a Smile Day and enjoys visiting elementary schools to educate kids on proper oral hygiene and instruction.

When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Hardy enjoys practicing yoga, cycling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

We cannot wait for you and your family to meet Dr. Namrata Hardy!

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Town of Erie Citizen’s Police Academy

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egister today for the 15th session of the Town of Erie’s Citizen’s Police Academy!

The Citizen’s Police Academy will meet Friday evenings starting March 6 through May 8 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

This is an exciting, hands-on learning experience designed to foster better understanding between law enforcement personnel and the public while educating the participants about police procedures, motivations and decision making.

All instructors are law enforcement professionals from the Erie Police Department and the Erie Municipal Court.

The Citizen’s Academy is not a lecture course; you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with staged domestic violence calls, traffic stops, building searches, DUI enforcement, shooting range visit and MORE! You will learn to see all of these situations through the eyes of an officer.

Deadline for applications is February 28, 2015. This is an adult oriented program with a preferred minimum age of 18. Ages 16-17 may attend with a parent/guardian.

For more information and to register, please contact the Erie Police Department at 303-926-2800 or visit www.erieco.gov/police to download an application.

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rie Police Successfully Resolve Hit and Run Investigation & Thank the Public for Their Assistance Erie Police Officers have worked tenaciously to solve the hit and run accident which occurred Wednesday morning, January 7, 2015 at Mountain View Boulevard and Skyline Circle. During this accident a pedestrian sustained minor injuries and his dog Black Jack was killed.

Erie Police had identified a suspect based on tips provided by the community.

As police continued their investigation, their suspect, Erie resident Danny Duane Purcell, 63, turned himself in late this afternoon.

Purcell was booked and released from the Erie Police Department on state criminal charges.

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235 Wells Street PO Box 97 Erie, CO 80516 Phone (303) 828-3440 www.eriechamber.org

Elle Cabbage, Executive Director

Welcome New Members!

2015 Business After Hours Schedule

2015 Network at Noon Schedule

January 23 • 5:30–7:30 Annual Business Meeting & Casino Night

February 3 • 11:45–1:00 Paula Mehle — Ed Coordinator for Town of Erie

February 25 • 5:30–7:30 Novak Realty — Kathryn Novak March 25 • 5:30–7:30 Foxtail Pines Veterinary Hospital Jim and Coady Skelley April 29 • 5:30–7:30 The Arts Coalition of Erie May 27 • 5:30–7:30 FRP Apparel — Sandy Huntzley June 24 • 5:30–7:30 A Lov-in-Touch — Demi Lowry July 22 • 5:30–7:30 Boulder Chambers Joint Event • Superior August 19 • 5:30–7:30 Erie Chamber Member Appreciation Picnic September 30 • 5:30–7:30 State Farm Insurance — Jeannie Hulse October 28 • 5:30–7:30 Summit Bank & Trust — Chris Combs November 25 • No BAH December 9 • 3:00–7:00 Chamber Holiday Open House

March 3 • 11:45–1:00 Kathryn Novak — Novak Realty “Real Estate Updates” April 7 • 11:45–1:00 Lew Miller — KC BBQ “BBQ Tips for summer cooking” May 5 • 11:45–1:00 Steph Myers — High Plains Library “Library tools for use in business” June 2 • 11:45–1:00 Amy Tallent — Mountain View Fire & Rescue “Networking through social media”

Erie Chamber LEADS Group

The ‘Miner’s Guild’ Thursday, January 15 8:00 am – 9:00 am The Old Mine, Briggs Street, Erie For more information, call the Erie Chamber at 303-828-3440

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Friday, January 23 5:00pm – 9:30pm Annual Business Meeting Awards and Casino Night Erie Community Center, 450 Powers Street RSVP on the Chamber website at: www.eriechamber.org

8030 Realty p) 720-273-3452 e) Christina@8030realty.com

The Painted Piano p) 303-931-1783 e) paintedpianofurniture@gmail.com

Bee Smart Pest & Wildlife Control p) 720-987-8926 e) d.torguson@yahoo.com

Pendleton Realty Services p) 303-246-2118 e) jmspndltn05@aol.com

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center p) 303-921-1003 www.ctrcinc.org

Rocky Mountain Legal Center p) 720-838-3593 e) bill@rmlegal.org

The Drum Studio p) 303-656-9960 e) lessons@thedrumstudioco.com

Sundstrom Art Services, LLC p) 720-466-5522 e) sbesundstrom@comcast.net

Enchant & Inspire Photographic Art p) 212-695-2959 e) trishaventker@me.com

Special Moments p) 303-903-1402 e) lindaj_j@yahoo.com

Erie Consumer Report p) 303-833-5997 e) erieconsumerreport@gmail.com

Strategic Development Services p) 866-919-2092 e) Helene@stratdevservices.com

Hearthside Dentistry p) 303-280-2284 e) info@hearthsidedentistry.com

Sweets Ice Cream & Coffee p) 720-460-1821 w) www.sweetsicecream.com

Hinman Financial Planning p) 720-460-0908 e) Raquel@hinmanfp.com

The Tallent Company p) 720-460-1826 e) info@tallentco.com

IBMC College Steve Steelle e) ibmcco1@gmail.com

Team Paz Mortgage Professionals at Excel Financial Group p) 720-329-7101 e) l.k.sinner@gmail.com

Northern Colorado Home Builders Association p) 970-686-2798 e) gam@nocohba.com

Erie Chamber to Award 2 Scholarships in 2015 GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

The Erie Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend this event and get to know the community businesses in our own backyards!

Erie Community Showcase Wednesday, February 11 3:00 - 6:00 pm Erie Community Center 450 Powers Street FUN, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, ART, PROMOTIONS, NETWORK BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER ...

“IT’S ALL WRAPPED UP INTO ONE FANTASTIC COMMUNITY SHOWCASE”

Entertainment and drawings throughout the event Student Art Show • Kidz Korner Welcome New Members Table Please call to request an application or for questions and additional information: 303.828.3440

PUBLIC EVENT FOR ALL AGES!

• (2) scholarships will be awarded.

• Award money can be used at any university/college/post secondary institution. $1,000.00 will be paid once it is established the student is currently enrolled.

• Award money will be sent to directly to university/college/post secondary institution.

• Must be an Erie High School graduating senior or an Erie resident graduating senior attending any High School.

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative High School GPA (Attach official transcripts).

• Application deadline - Must be received at the Erie Chamber office by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 4, 2015.

• Interviews by the Scholarship Committee of the finalists will take place the end of March or first of April.

• Winners will be notified and recognized at the Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the Erie Chamber of Commerce at a date to be determined.

• Children of current scholarship committee members are not eligible.

Read all application instructions.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

2015 ERIE CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Submit typed answers on an attached separate sheet prefaced with the corresponding questions. Attach at least 2 letters of recommendation: 1-teacher; 1-community service.

Attach official transcripts – you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship places emphasis on Community Service. Note: Incomplete applications will not be accepted Name: Phone Number: Home Address: Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name: College/University you plan to attend: Have you applied to this College/ University? If so, have you been accepted?

Specific field you intend to pursue and why: List High School extracurricular activities & honors (list by year and semester): Community service you have performed (list activity & approximate hours): What effects did the community service have on you?

Why do you feel you deserve this scholarship: (50 words or fewer)?

Type application information on separate sheet and email completed form to erie@eriechamber.org or mail or hand deliver hard copy to Erie Chamber: 235 Wells Street PO Box 97 Erie, CO 80516 . Attach additional pages if necessary.Any questions, please call 303.828.3440.

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A LETTER FROM MAYOR TINA HARRIS This holiday season I made an effort to practice gratitude by simply taking time to acknowledge all that is good in our lives as Erie residents.

As we welcome in the New Year, I would like to share with you some of the many accomplishments the Town achieved in 2014 for which I am grateful.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ✓ KING SOOPERS TO BREAK GROUND IN 2015! ✓ ERIE’S SKILLED WORKFORCE Global Trade Magazine recognized Erie as one of America’s best. ✓ EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD International Economic Development Council presented the Town with the Silver Excellence Award. ✓ THINGS ARE LOOKING UP IN DOWNTOWN Town Invested over $61,500 in Historic Downtown improvements. ✓ BUSINESS RESOURCE COMMITTEE LAUNCHED 9SHOP LOCAL CAMPAIGN When you shop in Erie, you are simultaneously creating jobs, investing in neighborhood improvement and promoting community development.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY ✓ KEEP ERIE SAFE COMMITTEE Voters approved new police station set to open in July! ✓ SAVVY AWARD “Keep Erie Safe Video” wins 1st Place for best promotional video. ✓ CERT 26 Erie residents graduated from the Community Emergency Response Team training program. ✓ NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS Traffic signal at Erie Parkway & Meller Street operational since spring; traffic signals on Erie Parkway at Erie High and Colliers Blvd. to be activated this year. ✓ CRIME STOPPERS Tips from residents led to the arrests of several suspects last year. ✓ DOMINIC GAETA Black Rock Elementary Student, Dominic Gaeta raised money to rebuild his school’s playground. ✓ SAFEST CITY Erie made multiple Top 10 lists of safest places to live in Colorado. ✓ OPERATION CHILL Erie Police “ticketed” kids with coupons for a FREE Slurpee when they observed them doing good deeds.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP ✓ Refinancing of $32 Million Water Debt from 2005 ✓ “AA” and “AA+” Ratings from Standard & Poor’s ✓ Moody’s affirms “A1” Rating on the Town’s Water Enterprise Revenue Bonds ✓ Bond Sale for New Police Station Sale of GO Bonds was successfully completed at a lower rate than approved by voters resulting in a savings of $1.8 million to Erie residents.

✓ Open Budget Town launched new online application to drive greater government transparency. ✓ New Online Utility Bill Pay Service

COMMUNITY ✓ NEW WEBSITE Greater government transparency! ✓ BEST PLACES FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Erie ranked #2 by Nerd Wallet. ✓ ERIE PROUD T-SHIRTS ✓ HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ERIE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES AD HOC COMMITTEE Thank you for working to bring an inspirational sculpture to Briggs Street. ✓ CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES ✓ TOWN FAIR ✓ ERIE FARMERS MARKET Dynamic Farmers Market coming to Erie. Thursdays from 5 to 8 pm. Opening Day: June 18! ✓ SOUTH COAL CREEK TRAIL REOPENED

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First Boulder County Baby of 2015 is Erie Resident Matt and Ashley Dirks of Erie welcomed daughter Mila Ellen at 1:35 a.m. on January 1, 2015, making Mila the first baby of the year born in Boulder County. Says Matt of his newborn daughter “She is a beauty and we are over the moon with happiness!” Mila weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19.25" long. Happy Birthday, Mila and welcome to Erie!

I am grateful for all that the Town accomplished last year and ask for your continued support and involvement in 2015.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Mayor Tina Harris Town of Erie

Erie Holiday Celebrations!

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The Erie Chamber offers exposure and advantages to members, business development, community events, community information, and reasonable membership fees. Call for details!

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If you’d like to try one of my ladies only fitness groups, we meet Monday and Fridays mornings in Niwot, Wednesday afternoon

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Your first session is free, and then it’s $10 off a 10 Session Punch Card. We do interval training and circuit training. All levels of fitness are welcome and I can modify any exercise to meet your needs. See my website for details on locations.

I’m also a Fitness Nutrition Specialist, so there are several choices with weight loss/ management programs, custom meal plans, and kitchen clean out/shopping packages to choose from.

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Erie Community Library Happenings January and February 2015 The Erie Community Library is located at 400 Powers Street, Erie. For more information on any of their programs, visit www.MyLibrary.us or call 1-888-861-7323.

Writing Colorado – Kevin Cook returns with a year long series featuring twelve writers whose books reveal the essential character of this state we call home. Colorado’s landscapes and lifescapes inspired many writers in the last two and a half centuries. Some just passed through, some came and stayed; some did not become writers until they lived here awhile.

Their words, living long after they disappear, yet speak of yesterday’s Colorado that we might more clearly understand the Colorado of today. 6:30 pm. Wednesday, January 14.

Tea Talk and Tasting - Join us as we learn about tea from Maria Uspenski, the owner of The Tea Spot. Maria founded the company in 2004 after discovering the health benefits of tea during her recover from cancer. There will be teas of various types and strengths for participants to try for themselves. A great way to start the year on a warm note! 6:30 pm. Thursday, January 15.

Labyrinth and Mazes - Get out of the house on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and join us in watching a movie (Rated PG) and then trying your hand at making your own maze with a fun craft after the film. There will be free popcorn, and feel free to bring your own water bottle or other snacks. Registration requested. 2:00 pm. Monday, January 19.

Garden Talk: Winter Tree Care - Join us as we learn how to properly care for garden and street trees during the sometimes dry and always unpredictable Colorado winter. Mike McGill, Certified Arborist and Forestry Technician for the Town of Erie, will talk about what we can do to help our trees be ready to grow in the spring. Registration required. 6:30 pm.

Thursday, January 22.

Thomas Chugs Into Erie - All aboard! Train engineers are needed for a special storytime celebrating our favorite blue engine and his friends. Wear your best railway attire. Registration required. 3:00 pm. Tuesday, January 27.

2015 Tax Time News – Gain valuable knowledge about preparing your own taxes, what questions to ask when choosing a certified tax preparer, and how to find the local IRS-certified FREE tax prep program. Learn how to maximize your refund, get all available tax credits, and what is new for this year’s returns. 6:30 pm. Thursday, January 29.

Safety Storytime – Join the Mountain View Fire Protection District as they read a story to children in preschool - 2nd grade, and teach about a different safety topic each month.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 4:15 pm. Monday, February 2.

MOSS Robotics - Learn to make robots and embrace your inner inventor. Discover how to connect robotic blocks together to form new creations. You’ll have oodles of robotic possibilities at your fingertips with MOSS by Modular Robotics, a local tech toy company.

This program is for ages 10-14; registration required. 4:00 pm. Tuesday, February 3.

Sound Sleep – Best Start for Babies and Toddlers is an organization that provides education and support for parents to feel more confident in their ability to respond to their children in healthy and positive ways. An expert from this group will discuss the important relationship between sleep and children’s development. Discover how to instill good sleep habits at an early age in order to help children learn and thrive. Grandparents, caregivers, and educators are also welcome. Registration required. 5:30 pm. Wednesday, February 4.

Harry Potter Book Night - Welcome to the first ever Harry Potter Book Night. This exciting all ages event gives new and existing fans a chance to share the wonder of J.K. Rowling’s unforgettable stories and, most excitingly, to introduce the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Potter. You are hereby invited to drop in any time during this program to embrace the magic and banish the midwinter blues! 4:00 pm. Thursday, February 5.

Sweet Treats for Teens - Sticky Fingers Cooking is bringing all the ingredients and expertise to the library to show you how to create Cheesecakelets with Honey Balsamic Strawberries and Strawberry Butter. Learn all the skills to get your kitchen creations 5 star ratings! Registration required. 4:00 pm. Tuesday, February 10.

Writing Colorado – Kevin Cook returns with a year long series featuring twelve writers whose books reveal the essential character of this state we call home. February’s selection is “Colorado: A Summer Trip” (1866) by Bayard Taylor. An aspiring writer whose works of fiction never captured the reading public’s fancy nevertheless wrote and published voluminously.

Bayard Taylor traveled the world and Horace Greeley published his descriptive tales of people Please see “Library” on page 7

A New Home for an Old Mill Submitted by Alan Wise, Erie Historical Society

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the south side of Jasper Road, just across from the entry to the Wise Homestead Museum, you will see a dilapidated old metal building. That’s the old privately owned Wise Mill. It was built around 1915 after a larger mill in Canfield, also owned by the Wise brothers, burned down. The new, smaller mill was used by family and neighbors, and was operated

by William T. Wise. Sarah Wise, William’s daughter and Alan’s aunt, remembers going down to the mill to watch the grinding and sometimes visit with the neighbors. The machinery didn’t run constantly, only when someone needed it.

Anyone in the nearby area could drive up with their wagon load of grain, roll onto the scales at the scale house across the lane and be weighed in with their full load. Then they would drive the short distance across the lane to the mill and shovel their grain into the hopper on the side of the building. The hopper would feed the grain into an elevator.

The elevator consisted of several metal cups attached to a large belt enclosed in a wooden chute. The cups would carry the grain to the top of the mill where it would flow by gravity to a hopper over the grinder. The grinder consisted of two sets of steel rollers. The operator would adjust the gap between the rollers depending on how finely someone wanted to grind the grain. After the grain went through the grinder, it fell by gravity

to another elevator that carried it to the top again to be directed to one of two large hoppers or a chute to fill bags. The customer would drive his wagon under the hopper to load his newly-ground grain.

All this was run by a single large electric motor running a set of pulleys and belts.

Though the motor is long gone, the belts, pulleys and buckets are still intact.

The structure on the roof of the mill is a “cyclone”. Its purpose is to separate the grain from the chaff and dust.

Today the mill stands in the way of progress, and will soon be removed. A housing development that is planned for the south side of Jasper cannot move forward until the old building is removed to make space for an easement for future road expansion. The Wise family is in the process of looking for a grant and/or donations to move the mill onto the Homestead Museum property just across the road. For now, the mill still stands in its original spot. Take time soon to drive by and get a good look. It’s a nostalgic reminder of Erie’s past.

The mill is one of the Town of Erie’s first Historic Landmarks and The Erie Historical Society would like to restore the mill as an example of the traditional design and materials. For more information or to donate to their cause, go to www.eriehistoricalsociety .org or call 303-828-4561.

Above: Wise Mill in original location.

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Library (continued from page 6) and places. In the summer of 1866, the young Territory of Colorado became Taylor’s next destination; and for three months his journey across plains, foothills, and mountains captured the American imagination. 6:30 pm. Wednesday, February 11.

Chocolate! A Hands-On Program for Grown-Ups - Join us and Chef Nieve Findell, owner of Everything Delicious Cooking as she teaches us how to create with chocolate.

February is the month of chocolate after all!

We talk about what it is, where it’s from and

the best ways to enjoy it. We will be making some chocolatey treats of our own to take home. Space is very limited. Registration is required. 6:30 pm. Thursday, February 12.

Colorado, in addition to the rich history of African American cowboys, miners, soldiers, Pullman Porters and more. 6:30 pm. Tuesday, February 17.

Stories from our Past: African Americans in the West- February is African American History Month, as well as the kick off month for the 2015 history series. We hope you’ll join us as Lecturer and Board member of the Black American West Museum and Heritage Center, Terri Gentry, presents on the migration of African Americans to

Chef Eric Skokan – Chef Eric Skokan from the Black Cat restaurant in Boulder is visiting the library to talk about his farm and sustainable agriculture, his farm to table restaurant, and his new book, “Farm, Fork, Food: A Year of Spectacular Recipes.”

Registration required. 6:30 pm. Thursday, February 19.

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Foothills Gardens Columbarium Niche Sale Multi-space discounts for families, organizations or religious groups.Discounts available for combination Cremation and Niche packages. Bob 720-771-1611

Erie Churches St. Luke Orthodox Church (Eastern Rite) 8:00 a.m. Orthros, 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy, Sun. School 11:15 a.m.

303 665-4013 www.stlukeorthodox.org 722 Austin Ave. Erie CO 80516 Fr. David Mustian, Pastor

Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15a Service 10:15a 303-828-1040 www.lifesongchurch.org 500 Briggs St., Erie

St. Scholastica Catholic Church Liturgy: Tuesday 6:00pm Saturday 3:00pm ; Sun. 9:00am 303-828-4221 or 303-833-2966 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator

La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Lunes alas 7:00 p.m.

La direccion es 4700 County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion gratis llame 303-669-5180

Impact Rock Church (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 470 Briggs St Erie, CO 80516 Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship: 8:00am and 10:30am Renovations are completed & we areworshipping at 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

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Living the Truth Ministries Bible believing Church; We want to grow with you.

Sun. 10 am and 6 pm Thursday 6 pm 545 Main St., Erie, CO (720)272-2026 Pastor Carl Gerdes

New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Sun. 10:00 am & Children’s 10:30 am (303) 828-0638 Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardne Calvary Bible Church Sun. Worship 10:30 am Erie High School-3150 WCR 5-Erie Student Ministry for Middle & High School 303-442-3484 www.calvarybible.com

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

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