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Erie’s Loan Closet Transitions to Erie Rotary Club

By Jan Sciacca

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ith a twinkle in his eye, 86-year old Erie resident John Garcia states “Almost everything we wanted to do we accomplished.” So without much fanfare he transferred the reins and the equipment of Erie’s Loan Closet, which consists of assistive devices and medical equipment that are loaned to Erie residents free of charge, to the Erie Rotary Club and its Erie Rotary Charity Fund.

John has lived in Erie for 14 years, after having moved here from Louisville. He and former resident Lloyd Lehrke started the local Loan Closet in 2011, under the

“Almost everything we wanted to do we accomplished.” umbrella of the non-profit EASY-C (Erie Area Senior Advisory Committee). The committee saw a “gap” in services for Erie seniors. John continued with the loan closet, even after Lloyd relocated to North Dakota.

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John Garcia is no stranger to hard work and a “can do” attitude. He began a long career of “starting and managing” when, at age 16, he worked in the credit department of a 5th Avenue, New York, NY department store that catered to debutants and to the wealthy. He climbed the retail ranks until he eventually managed Broadway Department Stores and 300 employees.

John asserts that the program “is very positive and rewarding.” But as the years passed and he grew older, he looked for help in delivering the prized loans. He became acquainted with James Sites and Rob Freeston of the Erie Rotary Club.

They in turn arranged for Erie Rotary Club members to deliver the loans, which consist of wheelchairs and transports, walkers, crutches, canes, toilet chairs, grab bars, etc.

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For Erie residents, the Loan Closet’s transition appears seamless. If one needs a donation, he or she still contacts Cindy Hickman at the Erie Community Center and she will contact the Rotary member that is on duty that month. Currently there is a rotation of three Rotarians performing the deliveries.

They are Rob Freeston, John McCutchon and Mike Ward. Rotarian Jan Sciacca maintains the inventory and administrative forms.

Although EASY-C launched the Loan Closet to serve Erie residents, 60 years of age and older, the Loan Closet is available to all residents, depending upon availability.

Most recipients have showed their gratitude by making a donation to the organization to maintain or purchase more equipment. Jan Sciacca shares, “The Loan Closet’s rental storage units are $720 a year and are paid through the end of the year.

The Erie Rotary Club is seeking donations to help offset the cost of facilitating this important benefit to Erie seniors and to the community.

John McCutchon and Mike Ward

For more information about donating to the Erie Rotary Charity Fund or joining the Erie Rotary Club, contact Jan Sciacca at 303.775.5901. For requesting an item from the Loan Closet, contact Cindy Hickman at 303.926.2795.

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here is never enough time; to clean before company arrives, to pack before a trip, to say a proper goodbye.

Especially if it is the “last” goodbye.

This September seems especially hard for me. September 12th marks the year of my daughter’s 35th birthday. But Alisha would never see it. She died when she was nine and August 7, was the 25th Anniversary of her death. Twenty five years is such a long time when you are looking ahead, waiting for something to happen.

And it is even longer when it was the last time you hugged your child.

What causes the heart to grieve for such a long time, sometimes till your own death?

life fills that void quickly unless you truly, deeply, love the person who has died. In this case, there will always be a part of you

I know so many of you, who would give anything for one more day with your loved one who has died. that will never fully be complete, again. All because of love.

I know so many of you, who would give anything for one more day with your loved one who has died. We know it is impossible, but we ponder “What if….”

Most days are good days…but so far, September has seen many, many tears.

Even on my recent camping trip to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes the inside of my helmet was drenched with tears as

Love If you do not love someone, the pain of the loss, well, there is no pain. There may be a temporary sadness, a yearning for the relationship lost. There is an emptiness. But

I maneuvered the huge bowls of sand. I don’t question “why” anymore, but my heart cries out to God about how much I still miss my children. You see, I also lost my 23-yr-old son, Jason, thirteen years ago. My heart is full of love for the rest of my family but there is a place that cannot be filled. You cannot replace those you love and have lost.

The love of Jesus has comforted me.

He has held me, dried my tears, and has shown me a way through my darkest days.

Jesus has renewed my hope in life and living. He has given me much peace and joy. And He continues to comfort me on days like these. The Word tells me there are new mercies every morning. I am never alone in my sorrow and I KNOW that it will be better tomorrow.

I’m thankful that the Love of God will never go away and it cannot ever be taken from us. It is our choice to receive it but God gave His Love, through His son Jesus Christ, to each and every one of us…no matter what we have done or who we have become. Time doesn’t matter in this area. It was accomplished one time, for all. I’m grateful I know it, Alisha knew it, Jason knew it and in His perfect time, you will know it too.

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United Power Steps in to Provide Efficient Lighting for Local Riding Center United Power plays key role in assembling a partnership of community organizations to provide funds for an energy efficient lighting upgrade for the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center (CTRC).

CTRC,

a nonprofit organization devoted to changing the lives of people with disabilities by promoting their physical, psychological and social wellbeing through equine assisted activities, was recently retrofitted with high efficient LED light bulbs throughout the facility. The project was made possible through assistance from United Power, a not-for-profit, memberowned, rural electric cooperative providing electric service to homes and businesses throughout Colorado’s northern Front Range.

CTRC is located in United Power’s territory, so the nonprofit qualified for and was awarded a $5,000 grant from United Power’s Operation Round-Up Foundation, a charitable organization funded by members who “round-up” their electric bill to the next full dollar amount.

CTRC also received $3,678 in rebates from United Power and Tri-State Generation and Transmission, United Power’s wholesale supplier, and $4,887 in rebates from Boulder County’s Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) program.

Elevation Lighting Services Company also donated the installation of the LED lights.

The project started after Bill Meier, a United Power Community Affairs Representative, stopped by CTRC in August 2013, curious about the type of lights in the arena. It is Meier’s job to assist businesses and organizations in the United Power territory with service, energy efficient upgrades and rebates.

“Initially, what we noticed was that the center could save a significant amount of money if they could afford a lighting upgrade, but with a limited budget, the project wasn’t their top priority,” Meier said. “But it’s not just about dollar savings when we work with our members.

By working cooperatively with other community organizations to make a project like this happen, we can truly make life better—and that’s what we are here to do for our members.

Since the installation, staff members, volunteers and even the horses are seeing a difference. Heather McLaughlin, CTRC program director, said the new lighting system has made the office environment more comfortable for families and the tack room is better illuminated, providing

volunteers easier access to equipment. As for the horses at CTRC, they are striding into the arena a bit more confidently.

“Horses struggle with depth perception, so anytime there are shadows cast it can make them nervous and unsure of where they’re going,” McLaughlin said.

“The new lights remove those shadows, so the horses are able to confidently walk in, move forward and focus on their job.”

Not only does the Round-Up program provide grants to organizations like CTRC, but will also provide one-time financial assistance to United Power members struggling to make ends meet. Since the start of the Round-Up program, the foundation has provided more than $1 million dollars to support individuals, families and organizations in the United Power territory.

“Operation Round-Up is a great opportunity for people who want to support our members in need,” said Dale McCall, Round-Up Board President.

“There are people less fortunate than some of us, so a small contribution each month allows us to give people a helping hand.”

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Cooperative, is not-for-profit cooperative providing electric service to more than 75,000 member-owners at homes, businesses, and farms in Colorado’s north central front range. Learn how United Power is making life better the cooperative way, by visiting www.unitedpower.com.

United Power’s Operation RoundUp Foundation is celebrating 20 years in 2015, and has granted over $1 million to worthy organizations and needy families in the United Power service territory.

The program is funded entirely by United Power members who choose to “roundup” their monthly electric bill—an average donation of $6 per year. To learn more about Round-Up, visit www.unitedpower. com/operation-round-up/.

New Family Cleaning Business Supports Clean-Water Charity

By Jan Sciacca

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an Ohlin and his wife Carolyn have returned to Firestone, after having lived and worked in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for nearly 5 years. In mid-July 2015, they founded Top Tier Natural Cleaners, a residential cleaning service. They saw a need for a reliable, safe and high-quality

local cleaning company and also wanted to promote, by example, a means to support a clean-water charity. Their overseas experiences have caused them to be passionate about providing clean water to those less fortunate. The charity they support, via a percentage of their cleaning

(L to R): Abby, Calli, Haley, Alex, Carolyn, Cameron and Dan

sales, helps bring clean water to those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to have it.

Top Tier Natural Cleaners works primarily in the Longmont and Carbon Valley area, although some jobs have taken them as far south as Washington Park in Denver and as far north as Fort Collins.

Focusing primarily on residential services, they schedule regular cleaning services, one-time events like move-outs or getting the house in order for a party or event. A 20% discount is offered to those who have been referred by a client or to a client on his or her next job when they refer someone else who schedules service.

Diana S, a Denver area realtor who posted her Top Tier comments on Yelp states, “I have used Dan and his team at Top Tier to do a move-out cleaning for my listing and they did a wonderful job. Top notch all the way plus they really care about what they do. Would highly recommend.”

Dan proudly states, “We are simply a local family just like you bringing a service to the community. But beyond that, every time WE clean your house, YOU are

providing clean water to needy families half a world away.”

Dan and Carolyn have been married 22 years and have a son Alex, 20; daughter Abby, 19; daughter Calli, 15; and son Cameron, 10. Dan enjoys running nearby, as well as trail running in the foothills.

Top Tier Natural Cleaners is available 7:30am – 6:30pm, Monday through Saturday. Their phone number is 719.357.0829 and their website is toptiercolorado.com. Dan and Carolyn can be reached by email at toptiercolorado@gmail.com.

Jaime Bessko Helps Businesses Secure Capital

By Jan Sciacca

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aime Bessko, an 11 year Erie resident, is in the business of helping businesses access additional working capital. Her company Corporate Funding Solution provides funding for U.S.-based businesses across the country.

Jaime has always been driven to empower others to achieve their goals and improve their life. She spent many years helping businesses resolve their tax liabilities. In the process, she realized that gaining additional cash flow is a common goal. She saw hard-working small businesses struggle to gain the capital necessary

restaurants, hotels, medical professionals, manufacturers, wholesalers and automotive dealers and suppliers.

Corporate Funding Solution offers:

•M erchant Card Advances -is money given in advance and repaid with future credit card receivables.

It is not considered a traditional loan. Businesses pay a small percentage of the daily receipts over 6 to 12 months until it is repaid.

Financing approval is based on credit card sales and may not require

“Even if one has the steady revenue to pay back a loan, it can be very challenging to meet the demands of traditional banks.” to augment their growth. Jaime maintains, “Even if one has the steady revenue to pay back a loan, it can be very challenging to meet the demands of traditional banks.”

She decided to use her financial strengths to help others by becoming a loan broker.

Unlike banks, her process is easy and quick, with flexible alternative financing products to fit each business’s needs. Corporate Funding Solution finances a wide variety of businesses, including retailers,

financial statements or personal collateral. Business Cash Advances are available up to $1,000,000.

• Revenue Based Financing (ACH) gives access to working capital based on the amount of cash flow through one’s operating accounts. Repayment is made by ACH, automated electronic debits, for the length of the loan, usually 6 to 12 months. $10,000 to $500,000 available.

•T erm Loans and Asset Based Lending –Secured business loans are available for businesses with strong financials and collateral.

Payments are fixed with a specified term. Rates are based on business type, condition, and credit. Loans up to $1,000,000 are offered. Asset based lending offers solutions for businesses that have needs not meeting the requirements of traditional banking institutions. A line of credit can be provided based on accounts receivable, inventory, or machinery and equipment.

Payments are collected electronically, and revolving credit up to $5,000,000 is available.

• Receivables Factoring - a type of finance in which a business sells its accounts receivable at a discount.

• Motor Vehicle Dealer Finance • Medical Practice Financing • Patient Credit Programs In addition to life at Corporate Funding Solution, Jaime is married and has two children and a dog. Many in her realm of influence call her the “Dog Whisperer” because she used to train

service dogs at International Hearing Dog in Henderson, Colorado. She receives several calls monthly from dog lovers who are seeking training and behavioral advice.

Jaime Bessko can be reached at 1.844.344.2122 or jbessko@corporate fundingsolution.com. The corporate website iscorporatefundingsolution.com.

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Sweet Relief for Those with Chronic Pain

By Tiffany Holcomb

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hen it comes to Chronic Pain, for many it seems like there will be no relief without medication, and often that doesn’t work very well.

In November of 2014 Sweetgrass Studios opened its doors with the goal of providing quick relief for chronic pain. At Sweetgrass Studios, Jeanne Natre´ uses advanced and non-intrusive technologies to offer clients pain relief.

Sweetgrass Studios has proudly been dubbed a pain relief oasis.

As an active hiker and outdoor enthusiast Jeanne, empathized with those suffering from severe aches and chronic pain. Enduring so much pain that one turns to medications, which may have adverse side effects, such as liver damage and other health problems, was a problem in itself. Jeanne understood that even joint

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ome Owners Association (HOA) regulations can cover everything from what color you can paint your home to whether or not your neighbor can display their garden gnome collection. Before purchasing a home in a community with an HOA, make sure the rules are compatible with your lifestyle by investigating the following:

Sweetgrass Studios is the only device that is listed as both a medical device and a whole health device. Sweetgrass Studios charges $12 for a 12 minute session or one can buy 10 sessions for $100.

Sweetgrass Studios, has successfully helped many clients. One such client with back pain was treated in three sessions

Sweetgrass Studios has proudly been dubbed a pain relief oasis. pain could keep people from exercising or living an active healthy life.

Sweetgrass Studios, utilizes the technology of a ZAAZ – Whole Body Vibration Machine and an Infrared Sauna to treat their clients. The Raindrop Technique, Nutritional Consulting and LifeWave Homeopathic Patches, are also used to assist with detoxification to obtain overall pain relief. The technology and techniques employed by Sweetgrass Studios are relaxing and work rapidly for issues such as arthritis, back, knee or hip pain and even fibromyalgia. Jeane is a Certified Whole Body Vibration Expert The ZAAZ 20K machine was developed by Russia to assist their cosmonauts. The International Space Station now has a ZAAZ that is used by astronauts there. ZAAZ distributes 3.4 Gs to the body non-invasively. According to Jeanne, the ZAAZ machine utilized by

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and has not needed to return, which is an amazing testimonial. For most, it will take a bit longer. Jeanne says, “the most rewarding aspect of her work is hearing from clients how becoming pain free has changed their lives – they can participate in life once again” To find out more about how Sweetgrass Studios, can greatly reduce if not eliminate chronic pain, visit www.SweetgrassStudios. com, email Jeanne@SweetgrassStudios. com or call 720.837.6143. Sweetgrass Studios, is open by appointment only, so schedule your appointment today. If you schedule an appointment now thru the end of September, you will also receive a 2 FREE ZAAZ and 1 FREE Infrared Sauna!

Sweetgrass Studios, is located at 568 Briggs St, Erie – in Old Town, across from the Post Office.

1. Any fees you’ll pay - How does this HOA monthly rate compare to others in similar developments nearby?

2. Where your money is going - Many HOAs maintain common amenities, such as pools, gym areas and outdoor landscaping.

Check to see what’s included and what’s not.

3. Recent hikes in fees - Get a history of how much and how often the rates have risen over the past ten years. Ask also for a record of additional fees charged to homeowners when the HOA lacks the reserves to cover a big improvement, also known as “special assessments.”

4. Community priorities - Take a look at the minutes from the last few HOA board meetings. What topics keep appearing? Do they seem reasonable, or are they minor items that distract from bigger issues?

5. The Fine Print - Carefully examine all covenants,

conditions and restrictions (CCRs). Don’t wait to move in to find out your kids can’t have a basketball hoop, or that you won’t be able to park an extra car in the street overnight.

6. Penalties - What happens if you break a rule? Fines? Social isolation?

Cindy Campbell with RE/MAX Alliance has been a REALTOR ® in the tritown area for 9 years and a tri-town resident for 17 years. She can be reached at 303-881-7413 or Cindy@ ColoradoWelcomeHome.com.

Partnership raises funds and awareness for local organization ountain View Fire Rescue & United M Power believe in community and working together to help others. On August 8th, these organizations joined together and created a pancake breakfast to raise nearly $700 for Erie Uplink!

Erie Uplink is a charitable organization committed to connecting Erie families with resources to fulfill their basic life needs; including connecting Erie families with opportunities to be of service to one another. This dedicated organization assists local families through their Tiger Packs food-filled backpacks, Snow Cats new hat and glove drive, school support programs, and they host a summer camp for kids ages 7-11 Eagle Lake Camp on Location. More information on Erie Uplink can be found at www.erieuplink.org.

Mountain View Fire Rescue would like to extend their gratitude to United Power. Time and time again United Power has been a powerful contributor to the communities MVFR serves and we appreciate their partnership. MVFR would also like to thank the Erie Air Fair for allowing us to host the breakfast at their event and for being a large part of the event’s success.

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Winners from the Coal Miner’s Golf Classic Tournament, held on Friday, September 4th at Colorado National Golf Club, Erie: Longest Drive 1st Place - Country Financial Men – Chad Patterson Brad Wright, Kyle Mraz, Nathan Women – Deb Descano Bogg, Cam Moore

Chamber Events Miner’s Blast Saturday, October 3 11:00am - 5:00pm Coal Creek Park 575 Kattell, Erie The Miner’s Guild LEADS Group Thursday September 17 7:45 am – 9:00 am Thursday, October 1 7:45 am – 9:00 am Thursday, October 15 7:45 am – 9:00 am The Old Mine, Briggs Street, Erie Business After Hours Wednesday, September 30 5:30pm – 7:30 pm State Farm Insurance, Jeannie Hulse 525 Briggs Street, Erie Wednesday, October 28 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Summit Bank & Trust 199 S. Briggs Street, Erie Meet the candidates for the Erie Chamber BOD

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Carol E. Conilogue Carol E. Conilogue, 72, of Niwot, died August 21, 2015 at TRU Community Care Hospice, the result of a stroke. She was born August 16, 1943 in Boulder, CO the daughter of Fred and Helen (Eustace) Hall. She was a graduate of Longmont High School in 1961, where she was the Class Secretary. She married Edward Parks Conilogue on December 9, 1962 in Longmont.

Carol worked for an architectural firm in Boulder as a secretary for a several years.

She more recently assisted in the family business, Conilogue Automotive. Her wonderful motherly instinct served her, raising her two sons and her 5 wonderful grandchildren.

She will be fondly remembered for her absolute loyalty and loving spirit. In her younger days, she and the family enjoyed camping, baseball and drag racing. She loved music, attending the Boulder Dinner Theater and frequent

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Surviving are her husband Ed Conilogue of Longmont and her sons John Parks (Karrie) Conilogue of Niwot and Charles Edward (Tina) Conilogue of Erie.

She is further survived by 5 grandchildren: Marissa, Connor, Luke, Jordan, April.

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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

Calvary Bible Church 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

615 Evans St. Pastor Adrian Boykin 303.442.3484 info@calvarybible.com Crave, a place for students, meets at 10:30am (High School) in the lobby and 10:30am (Middle School) in the Student Ministries room.

Centerpoint Community Church 10 a.m. Sundays @ Red Hawk Elementary (West entrance) http://www.centerpoint.tv/ La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Lunes alas 7:00 p.m.

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Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Renovations are completed & we areworshipping at 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net Pastor Ruby Narucki

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

New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Sun. 10:00 a.m. & Children’s 10:30 a.m.

(303) 828-0638 Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardne

Flatirons Community Church Sat. 5p & 6:45p and Sun. 9a & 10:45a 355 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette 303-664-5524 Jim Bergen

Erie United Methodist Church 604 Holbrook St, Erie (across Town Hall) Sun 9:00 a.m. Worship & Sunday School for Children and Youth, Nursery provided Office: (303) 828-3906 erieumc@gmail.com Pastor Rev. Emily Flemming

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

Sun. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday 6 p.m.

545 Main St., Erie, CO (720)272-2026 Pastor Carl Gerdes

Grace Church Worship Sat 6 p.m., Sun 8:30, 11:15 a.m.

2415 Lake Park Drive, Longmont, CO 80501 303-772-5685, www.graceefc.org Pastor Jeff Foote

Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15 a.m. Service 10:30 a.m.

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St. Scholastica Church Mass: Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.; confession at 5 p.m.; Saturday, 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m.

Office phone: 303 828-422 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator Orchard Church Erie Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.

Erie High School 3180 County Road 5 Erie, Colorado 80516 (303) 485-0922 www.orcharderie.com Pastor Nick Olson St. Scholastica Catholic Church Liturgy: Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 3:00 p.m.; Sun. 9:00 a.m.

303-828-4221 or 303-833-2966 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator Impact Rock Church Saturdays 5 p.m.

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From refugee to aristocracy: Erie woman’s life in war-torn Germany As told to Jim Stull, Author, A brief history of Erie, Colorado: Out of the coal dust (History Press) Editor’s Note: This is the final part of a six part series. The person featured in this series wishes to remain anonymous

Part six: Moving to America and Erie, Colorado In 1956, I worked in the pre-school at the American airbase where I met my future husband. He had been stationed in Yugoslavia in the early 1950s. Americans had been assigned to build air bases there and were treated royally by Tito.

Eventually, he was sent to Germany. He had chosen the Air Force as his career.

Taxes were awfully high in Germany.

Germans were glad to have good jobs and incomes as they built bases and American soldiers’ off-base accommodations.

In the late 1950s, I paid $12.50 for a nice apartment in a private home. The landlady let me have vegetables. My boyfriend loved to hunt. Sometimes, he

provided meat for the landlady’s family My landlady was always happy with what he provided. She approved of my dating because she liked my choice.

My landlady’s husband had been in the war as well; even though he and my boyfriend fought on different sides, they got along well. The husband made beer barrels at the local brewery. He was allowed a certain quota of beer for himself.

He told my boyfriend that he couldn’t drink it all himself, so they became good buddies. He had been a POW. He told us that when German POWs were captured, they were shipped to the States. He said he was treated well. When released, they were sent back home.

We married in the late 1950s. In 1963, we came to America. My husband was still on active duty and served at a few airbases in the United States. In 1972, we purchased some land in Weld County and

would be involved for many years getting permission to build and arranging for utilities and potable water to be available for our property.

In 1989, the little Russian satellite countries had begun to rebel; shortly thereafter, it was easier to visit and see some relatives. We visited Germany in 1990, at the time when the Iron Curtain fell. Ironically, this was also the year that the land that was once Germany was officially made part of Poland. The area that used to be Germany required that we have a visa. The people in the east zone didn’t need a visa.

We went to my aunt and uncle’s house where we had stayed during and after the war. The Polish family that lived there was very friendly. We couldn’t understand each other, but we tried very hard. They showed us around the area, and we looked around in town. After 45 years, nothing

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had been repaired from the War. The village was mostly destroyed; there had been much fighting there. All that was left of houses was bricks and mortar and maybe some wood.

My grandparents had a big farm and house. It was not destroyed, but some of the barns were. We stopped to talk with the woman there, and she talked and talked. We couldn’t understand one word, but she was very friendly. We were with one cousin who had learned some Russian in the east zone. He understood that she was saying she liked it there but she wished that the land would be returned to Germany. She didn’t like living in Poland; she would rather live in Germany.

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“Pastor Ruby” Narucki: The Area’s Female Shepherd

By Jan Sciacca

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o one was more surprised than Ruby Narucki when at the age of 39, God called her to ministry. Not only was she called to ministry but Pastor Ruby Narucki is now the only full time female ordained pastor in the area. This mother of three taught history and a morality class in a college prep high school and thought she should go back to school to become a chiropractor when a good friend challenged Ruby to ponder the depth and breadth of her faith. Three months later, Ruby had enrolled in Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, a seminary where main line churches are represented. She had the support of her husband Marcel, who was a Roman Catholic at the time and a theologian.

She remembers it being a time of lots of moving, personal sacrifices and grace.

Ruby, now fondly called “Pastor Ruby” has been at Rejoice Lutheran Church in Erie 6+ years. She is not the Founding Pastor but calls herself the “Developing Pastor.” When she arrived, the church body had purchased five acres of land which butts up between Weld and Broomfield Counties. What a challenge it was to build a church and work with two different counties! After a year of seeking and acquiring financing and another year and a half to build and complete, the church was done! Then the floods of September 2013 came and so very much was lost. When the floods came, Pastor Ruby reminded herself that trials are inevitable and that it was time to reorganize her and the church’s thinking.

The group stayed unified, raised funds some of which came from different parts of the country, and rebuilt. The flood is behind them and September 19 will be a grand rededication. A good shepherd keeps her flock together and when trials and difficulties came to Rejoice Lutheran,

launch a second “relaxed,” interactive and contemplative service in January. She’s not quite sure what to call the service or how it will look but she knows that when it happens, it will be special and well received by many.

The congregation has doubled since Pastor Ruby has been at the pulpit, with the composition of the group being approximately 1/3 older established Lutherans, 1/3 young families under age 50 and 1/3 teens and children. The church attracts congregants from Brighton, Thornton, Frederick, Dacono, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville and Broomfield.

Pastor Ruby’s husband Marcel is now a Lutheran Pastor and pastors a church in Aurora. He’s still active at Rejoice Lutheran and leads adult education.

Pastor Ruby when not ministering to the flock, enjoys photography. She has taught

pottery and some may be surprised to learn she had a ceramic, art and painting studio previously.

Staff at Rejoice Lutheran include Christina Schwind in administration, Debra Schmit-Lobis as Music Director and Jon Kamm as IT Specialist.

Rejoice Lutheran Church is located at 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie. Its Sunday service is at 9:30 am. Its phone number is 303.828.3953.

Not only was she called to ministry but Pastor Ruby Narucki is now the only female ordained pastor in the area.

A good shepherd keeps her flock together and when trials and difficulties came to Rejoice Lutheran, Pastor Ruby kept “her flock” positive and focused on their vision and their mission.

Pastor Ruby kept “her flock” positive and focused on their vision and their mission.

Rejoice Lutheran Church is an ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) church. They are a Reformed Church, which means that they consider themselves to always be reforming and that one has an opportunity to have his or her thoughts and words heard. The church wants to be relevant in the context we live in. Pastor Ruby is excited about plans to

Photos from top to bottom: Children at play on church grounds; Fun with Pastor Ruby at VBS; Exterior of Rejoice Lutheran Church at 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie

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ooshang (“Joe” for short) Haghbin, is establishing a Science Tutors Club of Erie to help the community’s youth. The organization, operated by Hooshan, is a partnership company and will offer physics, math, chemistry, etc. tutoring on the third level of Hooshang’s commercial building located at 698 Briggs St., at the corner of Briggs and Cheeseman.

Men and women who are interested in assisting with the effort can be paid tutors or partners. In addition, good students can also be paid tutors. Hooshang graduated in theoretical physics in 1982 from CU, Boulder and is continuing to look for ways he can share the benefits of science proficiency with youth. Prospective tutors must be willing to have background checks, credentials checked and be drug tested. Anyone interested in assisting with the tutoring should call Hooshang at 303.828.1459 or email him at briggsstreetcafe@me.com.