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rie resident Libby Swenson sets an amazing example of love as she makes a difference at home and abroad by rallying and organizing lay people and professionals just like you and me to do whatever each of us can, individually and corporately, to advance the end of modern day slavery. She wants you and me to ask, “What can I do?” Today Libby Swenson is the National Partnership Director for Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) and International Justice Mission (IJM). Cru has a ministry presence in 190 countries; IJM is a human rights organization that strives to rescue victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression.

Libby’s role is a blend of two organizations, Her mother responded, “No, why don’t one of ministry and one seeking justice for you support a child for $21 a month?” That those who have been wronged by oppression. question changed her whole paradigm and Libby has engaged thousands of students her world. She realized, as one individual, she at universities across our nation, reminding could make a difference. She approached her them that “injustice is having knowledge, fellow youth at church and started collecting opportunity and capacity, their spare change, yet remaining silent. She “She says it’s believed that whether it be has reminded students at there are more human slaves nickels, dimes or Harvard, Purdue, North more. Her father today than in all of history.” Carolina at Chapel Hill helped her start a and Boston College, as bank account where well as other well-known areas of academia she deposited and paid out her monthly that “One person really does matter and can charitable donation to feed a child. As Libby make a difference.” Libby declares, “One matured, her passion for those affected by out of every 225 people of the entire world’s injustice grew and she evolved into a warrior population is a human slave. The human for those being human trafficked. She says it’s slave trade is a 150 billion dollar industry.” believed that there are more human slaves Libby’s journey to quell injustice began today than in all of history. Libby’s warrior on a Friday night in her junior year of high drum line seems to beat, “What can I do?” school. She thought she was spending a Libby and I met in downtown Erie on a boring night at home with her parents instead cold, wet and dreary day. Her eyes flashed of a night out on the town with classmates. with the light that you see in someone when She was flipping through TV channels when they’re “on mission” and not deviating. I was she ran across an advertisement for a charity honored when she gave me a sneak peek at who helped the world’s hungry children. a gem of an art collection that she and her She remembers gawking at the images of husband Bob had compiled from nearly the emaciated children and their starving every corner of the world. Bob, a former bloated bellies. She asked her mother, “Why all-pro linebacker of the Broncos’ “Orange don’t you support a child for $21 a month?” Crush” defense days, land developer and

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What’s On My Mind Kelly Martindale, Publisher Like Gumby, Stretched to the Max and Still Smiling have two children fear you get, when, in the darkness of the I believe this with my whole heart, now. Ichildren and three grand- early morning hours, you hear something. Though it was not always so. And while I who keep You cannot place the sound and you think do still experience the depths of sorrow, me lovingly bound to this earth and this time. But I also have two children who died in 1990 and 2002 who draw me heavenward, missing them so deeply that sometimes I wish I were there at that moment. Yes, I still miss them, shed tears on special days like their birthdays and wonder what life would be like if they had not died. Some days I am so pulled, so stretched between Heaven and Earth that it is physically painful. Yet, I remain here in Colorado, living and working in Frederick, in my home of twenty years now. And I am happy for the most part, usually joyful, mostly content, and always thankful for my family, my home, friends, and neighbors. To be truthful, I never thought my life would be this good. Good? Why? How is this considered good? Please, hear me out. Even before my children died and before any of them were born, violence and tragedy visited almost daily. From my earliest memories, my parents fought violently with each other. I lived in constant fear. I wasn’t afraid for my life but you know that

someone is in your house. Or out camping in a tent and the moon is new and it’s black and quiet and a twig snaps and a moment later, snaps again, and you wonder who or what is creeping up on you….that kind of fear. Fear has been my companion for so many years that I felt like we were conjoined and I could not imagine my life without it. Weird, sick even, I know. And yet, despite a childhood of insecurity, devastating divorce, and abuse, here I am. Still smiling, still a functioning contributing adult to society. And while I came close to each of these, I’m not a felon, drug dealer or alcoholic AND I’m still alive. (I didn’t even tell you about my twenties!) Last month, I shared how hard it was to quit living in fear. That it is a choice I have to make almost every day. This month I want to share that as devastatingly hard as my life has been, I have also experienced life altering blessings like being able to work from home for over 16 years, healthy grandchildren, and friends that still care about me. For as Kahlil Gibran wrote, “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being the more joy you can contain. Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter’s oven?” ~ Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931)

sometimes, my joy is too much to contain! So, as I said, I never expected my life to be this good. And then there is still more. I have been given the opportunity, many actually, to help those who now go through what I have gone through in the past. And isn’t this what life is truly about; to guide others, to let them lean on you, to cradle their head in your hands and catch the tears that drench their laps. To share their burdens and let them know they are not alone…and you are not alone. If not I, then there are others who know of the trials you are going through, at this moment. This is my life. It was given to me as a gift. I did not always want it but I accept it willingly, today. And as each day passes, I am acutely aware that all the darkness of my life is being used to bring light into yours. Now, I am visited almost daily by the knowledge that goodness is happening, all around me, because I see that every detail of my life is being worked out and utilized for something good. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Apostle Paul, Romans 8:28 King James Version (KJV)

Swenson (continued from page 1) captured the dignity, hope and beauty of the enslaved, trafficked or oppressed subject, in spite of the chaos of his or her world. As I stepped into the chilly room to catch a glimpse of this amazing compilation, there was a common element that artists from all over the world portrayed. It was “the eyes.” As Libby explained it, all the subjects in these paintings were actual people who had been enslaved, trafficked or oppressed. The eyes in the paintings seemed to cry out from every painting. The “Faces of Freedom Exhibit” consists of 100 paintings. The art exhibit is meant to help attendees follow the true stories of the victims, ponder their own history with injustice and be moved to their own action as various hands-on suggestions of how to join the fight against oppression are highlighted. A church in Bentonville, AR will be the destination when the exhibit travels to an exposition in May. Wal-Mart and Coca Cola are sponsoring a film festival in the community at the same time so the Swensons are hoping many from the film festival will

see the exhibit as well. Faces of Freedom is designed to travel to schools, universities, libraries, churches, airports, hospitals and other civic venues. The exhibit is currently on display, through the end of March, at 1st Presbyterian Church in Boulder, located at 1820 15th Street, Boulder. Information on donating to support the art exhibit and its purpose can be found at the website freedom58project.com. Libby embraces each day and strives to find new ways of helping team members at their various stages of volunteer and ministry journeys. Her work with Cru, IJM and Freedom 58 keep her busy. She relieves stress by running and exercise. She made news headlines last June when she was running along a trail about a half mile from the home she and Bob have in Silverthorne when she heard a loud snort and snarling noise. A mother bear charged at her

and chased her up a dead aspen tree. Libby said the bear tried to get to her by standing on her hind legs, with her front feet up and biting at her. Thankfully, the tree was too small for the bear to climb. Libby tried to scare the bear by screaming and kicking at the bear’s snout. After a few minutes of pacing, the bear finally retreated. Libby Swenson is a remarkable woman. She wants you to be empowered to take action wherever you’re at because justice matters. She reminds us, “Everyday, you have the choice to live out justice.” She wants you and me to ask, “What can I do?” For more information on Freedom 58, visit its website freedom58project.com or visit Freedom 58 on Facebook.

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A LETTER FROM MAYOR TINA HARRIS HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TAKES CENTER STAGE THIS SUMMER I want to say “Thank You” to all of you who have accepted my challenge to shop local. Your efforts to support Erie businesses are one of the many reasons things are looking up in Downtown. Every day, more and more of us are discovering all that our newly revitalized Historic Downtown has to offer. The list of businesses keeps growing but as of today it includes: insurance agencies, brew pubs, restaurants, chiropractors, law offices, beauty and barber shops, nutrition experts, music and dancing lessons, a preschool, pizza, ice cream, coffee and more! Your continued support of these businesses benefits our community, our economy and our environment. To all of you who fall into the category of someone who rarely or has never visited Downtown, I have a challenge for you. Take a look at the lineup of summer events, place your favorites on your calendar, invite your neighbors and head on down to Downtown!

ERIE TOWN FAIR - MAY 16

We know that one of the top reasons people call Erie “home” is because of our small town feel. And no single event celebrates this feeling better than the Erie Town Fair. What can I say? It’s a classic that should not to be missed. I’m especially looking forward to seeing Hazel Miller. Shout out to the Chamber for bringing Hazel and her band back to Erie.

ERIE BREWFEST - JUNE 13

Tap into the growing craft beer scene and join us for the 3rd Annual Erie Brewfest on June 13th. Enjoy sampling beers from over 20 Colorado brewers and local food trucks. The Brewfest will be held on Briggs Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Erie.

ERIE FARMERS’ MARKET THURSDAYS • JUNE 18 - SEPTEMBER 17 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Last April I met with Kelly Williams, owner and operator of the farmers’ markets

in Louisville and Lafayette to discuss opportunities to bring her expertise to Erie in 2015. Based on her analysis, Kelly has decided to host the Erie Farmers’ Market on Thursday nights in Historic Downtown from June through September. The market will be located on Wells Street between Briggs and Pierce and feature locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, wines, artisan breads, honey, coffee, baked goods, fresh salsas, pastas, natural body care, massage and more. The new Erie Farmers’ Market promises to be an exciting shopping experience in a friendly, family atmosphere. Hope to see you down there!

count them 5 concerts instead of 3. All of the concerts will take place Downtown at Coal Creek Park. What an excellent way to spend a Saturday evening with your friends and family close to home. Here’s the lineup: • • • • •

May 30th – That Eighties Band June 20th – Face July 11th – The Nacho Men July 25th – The Country Music Project August 15th – Phat Daddy

To view all of the special events in Town, visit www.erieco.gov/specialevents. Please accept my invitation to celebrate our wonderful community all summer long. I look forward to visiting with you. Sincerely,

CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES COAL CREEK PARK We heard you loud and clear when last summer you told us you wanted more concerts! So we’ve partnered with the Erie Chamber of Commerce to bring you 5 –

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Erie Board Presents STAR Award to Erie Police Detective Dan Niemoth significantly exceeded the goals and he Erie Board recognized Detective Dan Elementary causing approximately $50,000 citizens and guests of the Town of Erie. objectives of the department or unit. Trecipient Niemoth as a Town of Erie STAR Award $80,000 worth of damage. Detective Niemoth • Safety: Recognizing employees for for demonstrating exceptional worked tirelessly on this case and following providing exceptional care and service service and performance for work completed on behalf of the Town and its residents. Throughout 2014, Detective Dan Niemoth performed his role in an exemplary manner. Although he was a new detective with less than a year of investigatory experience, Detective Niemoth performed much like a seasoned veteran as evident in these resolved cases. In early 2014, Detective Niemoth was assigned to investigate the Erie High School Threats Case in which threats were made to conduct violence on school property. Detective Niemoth was able to identify those responsible for the threats quickly, without incident and arrests were made. In May, he was assigned to follow-up on a vehicle trespass and subsequent forgery case. His investigation and ultimate arrest of three individuals resolved several other cases including mail theft and forgeries in other jurisdictions. This past summer an incident was reported where someone set fire to the playground equipment at Black Rock

a hunch, obtained confessions from two juvenile males who implicated another juvenile and young adult. All four suspects were taken into custody and charged. In the latter part of July, a robbery occurred at the Safeway Pharmacy. In less than 26 hours, Detective Niemoth positively identified the suspect and had him in custody. And finally for the purpose of this report, Detective Niemoth was assigned a burglary series case at Collier’s Hill in which thousands of dollars in damage occurred. Thanks to Detective Niemoth’s tenacity those responsible for the damage were identified and arrested.

BACKGROUND The STAR Award has been created to recognize and express appreciation for services rendered by Town employees who demonstrate exceptional service and/or performance in one or more of the following categories: • Customer Service: Exceeds customer service standards when serving the

Town of Erie 9Health Fair – Saturday, April 18

while administering first aid and/or support until professional services arrive. • Creativity: One-time innovation or creation that results in time/dollar savings, revenue enhancement, and productivity improvement; and/or ongoing innovative activities that benefits the Town of Erie. • Teamwork: Acting as an exceptionally effective and cooperative team member or team leader for a group that has

Outstanding Achievement: Awarded to the team member(s) who go above and beyond the realistic requirements or goals of their position.

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he opportunity for a comprehensive check of your health in a convenient setting is coming again to Erie this spring! The Town of Erie’s 9Health Fair offers free and low-cost health screenings for people to keep their health in check. The fair is open to anyone 18 and older. The fair will be held on Saturday, April 18 at the Erie Community Center (450 Powers Street) from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., doors will NOT open early this year. Participants will be allowed into the facility when the Fair opens at 7:00 a.m. NEW THIS YEAR! An important change has been made to 9Health Fair requirements. Based on the most current research findings, the 9HF Medical Advisory Committee has determined that fasting is not required (optional) for blood screenings. “Our Medical Advisory Committee has been watching the evidence grow over the years, and are now confident that removing the fasting requirement from 9Health Fair will not compromise the outcome of the results,” Jim Goddard, President and CEO of 9Health Fair explains. “We are excited about this medical advancement and we hope that it will now be even easier for Coloradans to own their health!” To best prepare for a blood draw, drink plenty of water and continue to take prescription medications. People with diabetes should not fast. Check with your medical provider for specific recommendations. VOLUNTEERS WE NEED YOU! Volunteers are needed to help run Erie’s 9Health Fair! Both medical and non-medical volunteers are needed to draw blood, manage registration, provide screenings and more. Contact Michelle Mendoza at 303-926-2793 or mmendoza@erieco.gov if you are interested. SLEEP IN, SAVE TIME & PRE-REGISTER ONLINE! Online participant registration will be opening soon. Visit www.9healthfair.org, click on “Find a Fair” and Select “Erie”. This www.9healthfair.org website will also give more information on the specific screenings that will be at the Erie 9Health Fair and the associated fees. Since you no longer need to fast, we encourage participants to pre-register online, saving them time standing in line and coming to the fair at their convenience, anytime between 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

arch 5, 2015 - Weld County, CO - While fringe opposition groups prepare to launch campaigns aimed at curbing the oil and gas industry in Colorado, in Weld County a grassroots group of citizens has sprung up to educate Coloradans about fracking and ensure the local community continues to prosper in a safe and healthy environment. The ECWW promotes education and awareness of responsible energy develop-ment in Colorado, one of the most highly regulated states in the nation. “The last thing our state needs right now is any more out-of-state efforts to ban fracking. We all benefit from the increased funding for schools, roads and thousands of jobs,” said Energy Council of West Weld chairman and former Firestone Mayor Chad Auer. Fringe activist groups, whose ultimate goal is to ban fracking, have lately attempted to gain traction in locations as unexpected as Denver. Even the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Oil and Gas Task Force came under attack for not going far enough and some of these groups asked the Governor to immediately ban fracking in Colorado by executive order. The Energy Council of West Weld is for responsible energy development in Colorado and reasonable compromise, representing the mainstream views in Colorado. “We can all enjoy our Colorado lifestyle in peace if we keep our facts straight and our community informed,” said Chad Auer. The Energy Council of West Weld is a diverse grassroots team of business and community leaders; our mission is to keep Weld County on the path to a bright future. The ECWW is inviting more citizens to join its growing membership as it continues to help lead our communities in the right direction.

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Free Tax Return Preparation - March 18. Free tax return prep for 2014. Appointments are available at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, or 3:00pm. To make an appointment, call 720.685.5205. Local History Series: Otto Mears – Railroad Pioneer - 6:30 pm. March 19. Steve Lee portrays Otto Mears, in an exciting living history presentation of Otto Mears, the Pathfinder of the San Juan Mountains. Erie Community Center.

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Mayor’s State of the Town Address on April 15th at the Erie Community Center, 450 Powers Street, Erie from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Please join the residents of Erie as Mayor Tina Harris presents an overview of what has been accomplished in the Town of Erie over the past year and what we can look forward to in 2015! Complimentary water, coffee, and cookies will be served.

The 19th Annual Erie Town Fair and Balloon Festival May 16, 2015 Town Fair Saturday, May 16 10am-9pm Join us in Historic Downtown Erie for Fun • Food • Carnival Games Entertainment can be seen throughout the day at Coal Creek Park Headliner band Hazel Miller will perform from 6-9 pm . . . Fireworks to follow! Hot Air Balloon Launch Fri, Sat, Sun (15, 16, 17) at 6:15am Colorado National Golf Course on Hwy 7 Contact Erie Chamber of Commerce for more information: 303.828.3440 or www.ErieChamber.org

RE/Max Alliance Chris Ermold Tracy Ermold 225 South Boulder Road Louisville, CO 80027 p) 303-664-6512 e) cermold@remax.net Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Robin Olsen 1099 18th Street Denver, CO 80202 p) 720-929-6000 e) robin.olsen@anadarko.com Regional Transportation District (RTD) Marie Snell 1600 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202 p) 303-299-2257 e) marie.snell@rtd-denver.com hofmeister Karen Hofmeister 1304 Mathews Way Erie, CO 80516 p) 303-828-3921 e) info@hofmeistercreative.com Halcyon Salon and Spa Lauren Roberts 3140 Village Vista Drive Erie, CO 80516 p) 720-449-6228 e) lauren@salonhalcyon.com

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oal Creek Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization proudly serving the communities of Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, and Superior. Our mission is to provide daily nutritious meals and related support services to members of our community in need, helping them to live with dignity in their own homes. Coal Creek Meals on Wheels was established in 1972 the principal place of business has been in the First United Methodist Church of Lafayette, where staff and volunteers prepare fresh meals every weekday. • In 2014 19,242 meals were served to people in need in our four communities. –There are many different challenges that our clients face, from financial to health issues and isolation. • Our fees are based on a person’s income and we never deny a person for an inability to pay. • Meals on Wheels supports all ages and all demographics. • We tailor every meal to the individual needs of each client. • We are constantly reminded that the one visit a day for delivery is sometimes the only contact that the person might have. Companionship and safety are paramount to a person’s ability to live with dignity in their homes. Thus, CCMOW is not just delivering a meal.

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Coal Creek Meals on Wheels is hosting the Mayors for Meals event on March 19th 2015. Mayors for Meals is a collaborative effort to raise awareness and City Mayors and Council Members come to learn about our mission and help with the day’s deliveries. How can you help? Check out our website for details on each!

Adopt a Meal Sponsorship To sponsor meals for a day is to provide nutritious food for 80 people in our community. Good nutrition is the foundation for a person to thrive. For $480.00 you can give the gift of nutritious meals for one day for all our clients. Check out the website to see how this benefits you.

Donate Funds • $45 provides 10 free meals to a client in need. • $90 provides free meals to a client in need for 1 month.* • $180 provides free meals to a client in need for 2 months. • $540 provides free meals to a client in need for 6 months. • $1080 provides free meals to a client in need for one full year.

*Note that $50 per month is the average cost, as the length and timing of each month (thus the number of meals our clients receive) varies slightly.

Donate Materials See our Wish List on our website for ideas! Raise Funds Just Through Buying Groceries! Corporate Sponsorship Donate Your Unwanted Vehicle Create Your Own Type of Donation

Volunteer We work with over 135 outstanding volunteers. Our operating hours are Monday-Friday, 7am-1pm. Typically volunteers help two to four hours at a time. We need Drivers, Kitchen helpers, Baggers, Administrative assistants, and Special projects during holidays and fundraisers. Check out our website or Facebook to learn more about how to donate or volunteer or for other information. Our website is www. coalcreekmow.org or call 1-303-665-0566. If you would like you can send a check to- 1255 Centaur Village Dr., Lafayette, Co 80026.

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Happy Anniversary to the following Chamber Members!

19 years: Cozy Corner Towing 16 years: Erie Exchange, LLC/AA Wholesale Storage 15 years: YMCA of Boulder ValleyArapahoe Branch 13 years: Tebo Properties 11 years: Erie Economic Development Council 10 years: Optimist Club of Erie 9 years: Front Range Landfill 8 years: Daveco Liquors 7 years: Primrose School of Erie at Vista Ridge; Costco 6 years: Vista Ridge Dental Care; Green A Landscape CO., LLC 5 years: Patil Orthodontics 4 years: Klatt Moving and Storage 1 year: Miller’s Grille; AERO Systems, Inc; Foxtail Pines Veterinary Hospital; Hans F. Bowker

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Every Day’s a Good Hair Day at Halcyon Salon and Spa Edited by Kelly Fordyce Martindale

rie’s Halcyon Salon and Spa is a culmination of love embodied by a mom and her two daughters. Mom, Lauren Roberts, with daughters Taylor and Whitney, along with the help of husband and dad, Mark, have invested their lives into this new family owned and operated business. These women have combined their skills as stylists and savvy business owners and offer clients a full range of hair care services for all ages and hair types. Their massage services and upscale skin care services start in April. They offer the Aveda product line exclusively. Why Aveda? The women agreed, “We’ve been an Aveda family since the mid 80’s. Aveda is an impressive company with global environmental objectives that are nothing short of remarkable.” They recalled a time when Aveda discontinued making their favorite conditioner so that no precious resources would be depleted. “Imagine putting the environment before your bottom line…unheard of back then,” they explained. The Aveda philosophy reflects that of this family, all being Colorado natives. The family hand selected Erie because of the close-knit, small town feel the area offers. They said, “The ambiance of Erie is literally unparalleled in the metro area.” Their location on highway 7 in Village Vista shopping center could not be more ideal being a couple miles west of I25 or a bit east of 287. It’s easy access from any direction, including Broomfield, Lafayette, Superior, Louisville, Firestone, Dacono, and Frederick. Surprisingly, their customers extend those boundaries in all directions, coming from as far as Fort Collins and Colorado Springs. Not so surprising is that the commute is immaterial once you visit this quaint salon and experience their upscale customer service. Lauren, Taylor, and Whitney designed the rustic-lux décor, filled with exposed brick and reclaimed wood; and Mark made it happen. Owning and operating an Aveda Concept salon is a dream come true for this family who believes so firmly in the mission and business objectives of Aveda. Their excellent services utilizing the high quality product line and support of Aveda has positioned this family to embrace every day in the salon with passion and appreciation. Together they have created an extraordinary force in the industry that will be difficult to match. How did it all start? Taylor, an owner and master stylist, has over 13 years’ experience. The girls call her the “hair ninja”! She is a natural and wanted to start beauty school immediately following high school. Her parents begged her to go to college for one year (but deep down inside they hoped she would continue). One year is exactly what Taylor gave them before starting at the prestigious Xenon International Hair Academy. She graduated top of her class and

began her dream career. She has been in the Aveda network for a number of years and was personally trained by an Aveda Purefessional. Whitney, also an owner and stylist, graduated from Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs. She loved to snowboard! She worked from home in Breckenridge and was able to hit the mountain several times a day. She was living the dream but struggled to find her true professional passion. After moving to Denver, Whitney decided to start at the Aveda Institute in Denver. The moment she held a pair of shears she knew where she was supposed to be. Lauren, mom, owner and stylist, is a 30 year real estate veteran. She has held a number of high ranking positions with large corporate organizations over the years. She owned a very successful real estate company and created industry changing workflow software for real estate professionals who specialize in foreclosure and short sale properties. Even with the successes she enjoyed, Lauren grew impatient with the corporate culture and longed for a change. So with an early retirement in her sights, she too enrolled at the Aveda Institute in Denver (with daughter, Whitney). The rest is (as they say) history! As if the credentials and passion of the owners isn’t enough, Halcyon has several other stylists to choose from. Callie Jordan is a talented educator at the Aveda Institute and an Aveda Purefessional (compare this accolade to winning American Idol for stylists). Simona Truong, an Aveda Institute graduate (with high honors), is amazing with a pair of shears and has a keen eye for color. Kylee Carpenter, an Aveda Institute graduate, will be joining the team in April and is also an experienced, skilled, and creative makeup artist from a professional makeup artist school in Los Angeles. Jamie Young has such an artistic eye for color and cut and is so special, her clients LOVE her! This is complimented by her vast Aveda knowledge and experience. Lauren Roberts said, “We are so incredibly moved by this community – we have been embraced by the residents and town officials alike -- we never doubted this is where we wanted to open our salon, but

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ew Creation Church, 737 Bross St., Longmont has announced a 14-week DivorceCare program that will be held on Monday evenings, beginning April 13, 7-8:30 pm. The program, based on Christian principles, is designed to offer hope, community and encouragement to people challenged by a separation or divorce. Participants don’t have to be a member of New Creation to attend. Support and encouragement will be provided by a team who knows what it’s like to experience divorce. DivorceCare covers a variety of topics such as facing the anger, depression or loneliness that often comes with a divorce. Other topics covered are financial survival, child care, single sexuality and forgiveness. The DivorceCare session costs $15, which covers the cost of a personal workbook that promotes self-study and healing. For more information, call Jan at 303.775.5901 or email Bill at bill@newcreation.net.

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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 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 Rev. Carol Lillie erieumc@gmail.com Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship: 8:00am and 10:30am Renovations are completed & we areworshipping at 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie. 303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net Pastor Ruby Narucki Flatirons Community Church Sat. 5p & 6:45p and Sun. 9a & 10:45a 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette 303-664-5524 Jim Bergen

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 Bible Baptist Church of Erie 5050 NE County Line Rd 1 Erie, CO 80516 (1 mile south of Hwy 52) James M. Duncan, Pastor 303-828-5109 Email: jmduncan@usa.net www.biblebaptisterie.com St. Scholastica Church Mass: Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.; confession at 5PM; Saturday, 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Office phone: 303 828-422 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator

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Sweets Ice Cream and Coffee Creates Community in Old Town By Jan Sciacca

hen Sweets Ice Cream and Coffee, 502 Briggs Street, opened January 9, it was a dream fulfilled for owner John and Amy Jaquat. As Erie residents, Amy and John saw a need for “a family place” in Old Town Erie, it seemed a natural fit to bring ice cream and coffee to the area. When a vacancy in the historic district occurred, John and Amy jumped at the opportunity. They dreamed of offering a place where families and all Erie residents would enjoy great coffee, ice cream, and pastries. The name “Sweets,” came from the nickname of the Jaquat’s 4-year-old daughter, Elena. The business had its grand opening, fittingly, on Valentine’s Day. Ice cream is offered from Glacier Ice Cream and Gelato in Boulder and the shops baked goods are original creations from any one of three chefs. One can also order breakfast foods such as burritos, quiche, and cinnamon rolls, which were the idea of Manager Mark Anderson. The cinnamon rolls are the next best-selling item, after ice cream.

Building community and helping grow the historic area of Erie with life and fun is important to Sweets. Mark exclaims, “We are about fun! You can’t stay mad with ice cream! Try it. Better yet, come in and get happy!” He jokes that although most customers with a desire for sweets, come from Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Longmont, Dacono, Frederick, and Firestone, on occasion, a stray “Boulderite” even finds his or her way there. Most clients are under 4’ tall and accompanied by a large adult. Sweets is about kids, families, and the residents of Erie. One can find business meetings being held there, teachers grabbing a hot cup of coffee and heading to class and groups meeting there because Sweets is fun and inviting. Sweets offers catering and pastry services. In addition to ordering cakes, cupcakes, pies and pastries, check Sweets’ Facebook page for other specials. Manager Mark Alexander is from Longmont. He comes with a background in culinary, catering and business. He has four

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having a family come in every week, sometimes more than once a week. They are an elderly couple, with a daughter who provides care for them. In an early conversation, Mark learned that the daughter would come into the Sweets’ location decades ago, when it was a general store, and have ice cream at the counter. “To hear them relive the times here and come back now in the 21st century takes my breath away,” Mark replies. When you visit Sweets Ice Cream and Coffee, you’re in for gratifying time. Enjoy! Sweets is open Monday-Thursday 7-8, Fri-Sat 7-9, Sunday 10-5. The phone number is 720.460.1821. Contact info is www.sweetsicecream.com and mark@ sweetsicecream.com.

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