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Creating Community By Connecting Neighbors "Fear of the LORD leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm." Pr 19:23

Firestone Honors Mortons for Leadership

Zadel Realty, First & Longest Running Supporter of CVCR

Firestone residents Rick and Debbie Morton were honored on Dec. 14, 2013, for their efforts in making a significant impact in the community. The award was presented by Firestone Town Manager Wesley LaVanchy and Mayor Chad Auer. The Morton’s dedicated their time to organize a citizen outreach group to identify ongoing sustainability needs and proposed funding solutions for the community. They became the leaders of the citizen group called Firestone Citizens for Streets and Parks, which helped educate the community about the sales tax initiative that was before voters in November. Town Manager Wesley LaVanchy said, “The Morton’s dedicated a great deal of time and energy to create a vision and impact to make sustainable improvements to our community for generations.”

By Kelly Fordyce Martindale The Carbon Valley Consumer Report, celebrating its 15th Year in business, has had many clients come and go over those fifteen years. But only a handful stayed fairly consistent and only one, Zadel Realty, has been with us since the very beginning. Greg Zadel, owner of Zadel Realty, opened his office in 1980 while finishing his junior year in college. Except for working at his father’s bowling alley in Ft. Lupton, Greg has never worked for anybody else. He’s kept his focus on and around the Carbon Valley and because of his service to others, this has proven to serve him well in return. Mark Weisser said of Greg’s

See Zadel pg 4

Shyanna Neu Headed to Nebraska

Shyanna Neu recently accepted an invitation by Head Coach Tim Connealy to play basketball for Chadron State College in Nebraska for the 2014-15 school year. She officially signed with Chadron on November 22 at a signing party at Frederick High School. Chadron offers hands on training as well as smaller, personal classes that benefit Shyanna as she majors in Biology. Shyanna is moving towards Physical Therapy while she lives out her dream of playing college ball. She is excited about her future and able to relax and enjoy her senior year now that the big question has been answered. Shyanna, the Carbon Valley is happy for you and proud of you. Congratulations!

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What’s On My Mind Kelly Martindale, Publisher

"...I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14

Fifteen Years and Counting Looking at the “Premier Issue” of the Carbon Valley Consumer able to upload the files to the printer all via the internet. For me, Report, brings back memories but also invokes many questions. The technology has been a huge blessing. To make it even better, within first being, why did these customers pay me for advertising in this 24 hours, the paper is printed and delivered to my friend and his mailing company, Interstate Mail Service, Inc. Stuart Hurt now does dinky paper in which the owner had no idea what she was doing!? I am so grateful they took a chance on me! Some of those the counting and delivering to the post offices. (Now I use about 30 customers are still here and others are long gone, one just recently and sheets of paper.) I am so grateful for the advertisers that pay to keep this paper we will miss her; Dorothy D’Agostino and D’Agostino’s Mugg n Pye. Carbon Valley Advertising and the Consumer Report started out published and mailed. Without them, the CVCR would not exist. as a coupon mailer and was mailed to all of Frederick, Firestone and But there are two sides to every coin, and on the other side, of equal Dacono. The quantity mailed was 3,200. At the end of the second importance, are the readers. Without readers, the CVCR would not year of business, I turned the mailer into an actual paper, the Carbon exist or the advertisers would be wasting their money. Readers, Valley Consumer Report. There were a couple years I didn’t know please tell the advertisers you saw their ads in the CVCR. Thank you so much, to each of you, for the first fifteen years how to celebrate the years; from the beginning or from the start of the paper format. Over the years, I’ve chosen to count from the and I am excited to see what the next fifteen years will bring; not just to me but to each of us and our communities. It is a privilege to serve beginning. After all, that’s where it all started, right. On the front page of the first newspaper issue were two articles; each of you through this publication, The Carbon Valley Consumer D’Agostino’s Mugg n Pye and a wedding announcement. Valley Bank Report. Please view pages 4 & 5 to see the progress of the CVCR. and Xtreme Performance Center were the two front page ads. There were two columnists, Greg Zadel (Real Estate) and Dr. Simone (Chiropractor). Both are still columnists, advertisers, and business men in the Carbon Valley! THANK YOU! There were 17 ads in the small, four-page paper that sported only the color purple on the cover and back page only. Of those 17 ads, only four of those businesses are still operating today. I eventually learned that for the same printing cost I could also have the centerfold include purple. During those days, I would Relaxing Mango Foot Soak have to cut and paste up each Rita Alloway, Soothing Foot Massage ad to each page and do the color Owner separations myself. Then at Shaped Toenails & Vibrant Polish midnight or two or four in the PLUS Choice of Cozy Warm Beverage morning, I would have to drive to a very bad part of Denver and deliver those sheets of paper to Love what Rita does the printer. After a week, I would Book Today! for my hair and skin! pick up those papers, unload them ~Kelly Martindale into my living room and my kids and their friends helped me insert Brush Up this year flyers, count them and reload them with mineral make-up! into my Ford Explorer to deliver to  Custom Blending Skincare and More seven post offices. It was difficult  Perfect for all skin types and tiring to say the least. (I would  SPF 26 go through a whole ream of paper.) I am grateful to say that today, FREE Consultation I design every ad, and layout every  Make-Up Personalized for You! page on the computer. Then I am

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Serving SW Weld County: Firestone, Frederick, Dacono, E. Erie, E. Longmont & Mead (15,500)! The ONLY Colorado publication to reach every Consumer in our area every month! For Display Advertising or to have a feature written call 303.833.5997 or e-mail carbonvalley@gmail.com. E-mail press release info to carbonvalley@gmail.com Deadlines: 15th of each prior month. Classified Ads: FREE up to 25 words & $20 over 25 words. E-mail to carbonvalley@gmail.com & mail check to POB 962, Frederick, CO 80530. Locally Owned & Operated Since 1999: Kelly J Martindale Sales: Kelly Martindale ● Jan Sciacca Peggy Blewett ● Robin Barrett Production: Kelly Martindale Writers: Kelly Fordyce Martindale Robin Barrett ● Peggy Blewett Tiffany Yenchus-Holcomb ● Jan Sciacca April Fordyce Blewett You can read past issues at http://issuu.com/consumerreport The CVCR is a member of both the Carbon Valley and Mead Area Chambers of Commerce

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Nominate and Vote for the Carbon Valley Chamber People’s Choice Award!

This award will go to a chamber member presented at the annual dinner who receives the most votes in support of its business. The People’s Choice Award winner will represent the business who provides unparalleled service as evidenced by public support. Voting will be made available through email, social media and the chamber websitecarbonvalleychamber. com. Visit the chamber directory online to nominate a business. Send nominations to rachel@ carbonvalleychamber.com or by facebook message by January 6!

Relay for Life of Carbon Valley Event is July 12th 2014

This is the 10th year for the Relay and we want to make it the Biggest and Best Ever! Kickoff for the event is January 25, 2014 – 11 to 1 p.m. at the Carbon Valley Regional Library. Please come by and learn about the Relay and sign up a team or sign up on a team. Hope to see you there. Together we can Make a Difference! Let’s FINISH the FIGHT!

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Starting Monday, January 6, 2014 and every Monday after, anyone (male or female) who is going through chemotherapy and would like to get their hair cut shorter or just shaved off, Mr. Todd's Barber Shop is offering this FREE service by appointment only. I will be available from 8:00 a.m. til 5:00 p.m. To make an appointment, call Todd Fischer at (303) 434-1880. (To have the shop ready, please give me at least 24-hour notice).

Frederick Police Make Arrests in Theft Case Two arrested and one detained at the site of previous metal thefts

At about 4:10 AM today, Tuesday, December 31, a police officer on patrol in the Glacier Business Park (located west of I-25 in the Town of Frederick) spotted an open gate at a business previously victimized by metal thefts. Closer investigation resulted in finding a black GMC Yukon parked in the lot. It belongs to one of two adult males also found at the scene. Arrested were Isaac Mario Santana, age 21, and Victor James Bustamante, age 23, of 5775 W. Dartmouth Avenue, Lakewood. A male juvenile, age 16, was also detained. Santana, Bustamante and the male juvenile are to be charged with 2nd Degree Burglary, Theft, and 2nd Degree Trespass. Santana and Bustamante are to be taken to the Weld County jail in Greeley. The juvenile is to be released to his parents.

Firestone Set to Launch Citizen Survey in January 2014

Continuing in its efforts to reach out to residents, the Town of Firestone will launch a citizen survey in January 2014 to garner valued feedback and suggestions from residents and businesses. The survey will focus on topics of interest to residents, including safety, retail, oil and gas, town services and more. The Town of Firestone conducts a citizen survey every two years and updates questions in each survey to topics relevant to the growing changes of the community. By gathering vital information about residents and their needs in Firestone, the town and the Board of Trustees will weigh in on strategic and community development issues. The survey will also help address what is working well in the community, as well as what may need changed. It will also provide input on citizen priorities and funding, projects that are critical to the community and overall demographics of Firestone residents. The survey will be direct mailed to residential homes in Firestone, as well as available on the town’s website at www.ci.firestone.co.us under the Spotlight section on the bottom left. Additional copies of the survey will be available at Town Hall, 151 Grant Ave.

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American Legion Post 1985

Monday night dinners are back!! Join us for a hearty meal for only $5 every Monday from 5-8 PM. Meals are prepared by the Auxiliary and members. Friday night dinners return as well and always a pot luck for the Bronco games. Bring a dish and friendship to share. Monday night darts and Monday night football adds to the fun. Many other activities throughout the week provide a great way to mingle with old and new friends. The post hall is available for rent for weddings, anniversaries, family get togethers, special events and fund raisers. Call 303-833-3878 to reserve now. You are welcome at any time and if you would like to find out more about becoming a member of the Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion or Legion Riders, please drop by for a visit. If you are looking for a Legion “home”, *New Guests Only. Must Bring Ad to Qualify. Cannot we are here!!! Be Combined w/any other offers. Limited Availability. A M E R I C A N LEGION POST 1985, 870 1ST Street in Firestone or call 303.833.3878.

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See Bits & Pieces—pg. 14

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Plaza Café Offers Good Food Fast With Friendly Service By Tad Brooker Good food fast and friendly service has been the motto for the Plaza Café since it was opened in March of 1996. Family owned and operated by Myron and Debbie Adolf, the Plaza Café offers a warm and friendly environment where a family can sit down and enjoy a wholesome meal at very affordable prices. The Plaza Café is located east of CR 13 in the newly renovated Clark Plaza at 328 5th Street in Downtown Frederick. Open at 7am daily, the menu boasts many hearty breakfast selections such as the Plaza Scramble or the 250 Miler, both are sure to please even the largest appetite. The Breakfast Burrito has well know notoriety through the community due to its enormous size, flavorful green

Long-time waitress, Melody chili and $4.99 price tag. Breakfast is served all day to accommodate everyone’s schedule! All food is hand-prepared daily from high quality ingredients, making the (Continued on page 4)

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By Brigitta Hebdon Readers north of Hwy. 119, pay attention! You’re going to appreciate this information on a busy Friday when making dinner seems just too much to handle. Mead Pizza Plus is there for you on those nights! Located conveniently at the junction of Hwy. 66 and I-25, in the Conoco strip mall, they deliver south to 119, east as far as Platteville, and west to CR1. If you live in that area, you know how little there is up there by way of dining out. Owner, Matthew McNaney, at 21 is already an ambitious entrepreneur..

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services, “I can't say enough good about Greg Zadel @ Zadel Realty. He walked us through the process and made selling our home and buying a new one almost effortless. He was very patient with my million questions and was very responsive to our every inquiry. With his guidance, we listed our home on a Monday evening and were under contract 2 days later. He coordinated our closings so that we wouldn't have to move ‘twice.’ We recommend him highly!!” Greg and his staff are committed to and invested in his hometown. Zadel Realty’s staff includes 4 Broker Associates in the office. Betty Close (since 1988), Sherilynn Dickinson (since 2004), Ty Ingmire (since 2008) and Christy Smith (2013). One ongoing investment in the community has been the Carbon Valley Relay for Life. Along with Greg’s wife of 32 years, Berniece, the Zadel Realty office has raised over $67,000 for the American Cancer Society! They’ve been donating from each home sale, raising donations from customers and friends, and giving personally for the last eight years. Giving back to the community has always been very important to Greg and his family. Along with the Relay, Zadel Realty sponsors scholarships, Rec District teams, school activities, and many other local events. Greg has been involved in the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce since the 1980’s and he’s one of the charter members of the Carbon Valley Rotary. In 2003 Greg wrote a book, “Your Director Hat – a Guide to Serving as a Director on a Board,” which has sold 10,000 copies. Not surprising, he’s been very involved in the real estate industry through volunteer service in the Realtor organization at the local, state and national levels and in 2011, he was honored by being chosen as the Colorado Association Realtor of the Year. With all his achievements and community activities, Greg still finds time to run, play racquetball and bicycle. In fact, he rode 1500 miles in 2013! Despite all these activities, his family remains the most important aspect of his life. He and Berniece supported their daughters all through school and their recreational and sports activities. Like their parents, the girls achieved many successes in high school and college. Their oldest daughter, Lisa, is now married and living in Highlands Ranch and Kelly, their youngest, is a student at UNC. Balanced morally and ethically, Greg’s character has stood the test over the years and the ripple has washed over his household, his staff and his career. And the Carbon Valley is better because of Greg Zadel. That is the reason Greg was asked to submit real estate information via his monthly column in the Carbon Valley Consumer Report. The information he shares; readers can trust. Greg was the first columnist in the CVCR and except for a handful of months, has educated readers about the area including everything from how to buy a house to how to navigate the county roads in Weld County. He is also the one who regularly publishes updated maps of the whole area. You can stop by his office in the Safeway Shopping Center to pick one up if you like. Greg says of his office, “We help people with their real estate needs. Getting the home sold for sellers and the house purchased for buyers.” He continues, “As a full service real estate brokerage, we have the tools, resources and experience to get the job done.” And Zadel Realty does get the job done, for those interested in both residential and commercial real estate in all of Southern Weld County. Plus they’ve sold properties from Parker to Ft. Collins to Brush and in the counties of Broomfield, Adams and Boulder! Greg says, “We strive to make every transaction special by taking care of our clients real estate needs in a professional manner.” Every day is different and every transaction is unique in the real estate world. Because of that, each transaction brings on a challenge to make it the best possible for each of their clients. Greg says one of his fondest memories is, “Seeing a young couple high five each other in their car after purchasing their 1st home.” Well, Greg, the CVCR gives you a High Five as well. Thank you for sharing the first fifteen years of our business with us! We truly appreciate you and all you do for our communities. You can reach Greg at 303.833.3012 or email him at greg@zadelrealty. com. Their offices are located at 8110 WCR 13 S-4 in Firestone and their hours are m-F, 8:30a to 5:30p, Sat. 9a-4p and others by appointment. Starting straight above and moving counterclockwise around these two pages are the progression of the CVCR over 15 years.

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January 2003 marks the second anniversary of the Carbon Valley Consumer Report, written, designed and published by professional freelance author and Frederick resident Kelly Martindale. The paper is distributed monthly in Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, and portions of Erie, Longmont, and Fort Lupton. It also reaches all incorporated areas

around the Tri-Towns. It began as a coupon mailer and evolved into a newspaper because Martindale wanted to make residents aware of the many services available locally, and give her advertising clients more for their money. "My main goal is to let all the new people out here know that we have really great businesses right in

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Valley Bank & Trust: Banking

With a Personal Touch by Michelle De Santis

Thanks to an abundance of financial institutions in the state, Colorado consumers have a plethora of choices when deciding where to invest and stash Rendering of Brighton’s Bromley Branch Bank their money for a rainy day. Valley Bank & Trust is an many other banks lack. That personal independent family owned t o u ch al s o e xt e nd s t o t h e commercial bank, and the perfect fit for those who want quality customer service with the personal touch so See Bank—(Continued on page 10)

Homeowners pay attention! If you’re still debating what to do with your tax refund, maybe you should consider putting the money back into your property. Statistically, that is where you’ll get the best return on your investment. Home improvements help maintain, or increase property values. If home improvements or remodeling are an option for you, consider Timberline Construction. Timberline, owned by Bob Richards (above right) and Frederick resident, Scott Zurfluh (above left) offers the highest quality work. Combined the two have nearly 50 years of construction experience. They have created a

Ernie Rowe, Express Firestone Liquors Under Making History Yourself, New Ownership in Carbon Valley Mexican Style! By Tad Brooker Running a business is nothing new to Sylvia Aberly, owner of Firestone Liquors located 3 blocks south of Safeway in Firestone. “We have wanted a Liquor store for many years.” Says Sylvia, Who also owns and manages a Carpet cleaning business in Erie. A clean and friendly atmosphere, expanded inventory and exciting new products fill the shelves at the newly remodeled store. The outside boasts a clean new look and a colorful lighted sign with Firestone Liquors unique logo overlooking 1st street. “We are having fun getting to know everyone and look forward to meeting new people,” She continues. Firestone Liquors offers a full line of Beer, Wine and Liquor at small town prices, in a fun and friendly environment. The personal treatment by Sylvia’s professional staff is unlike what you will find at large chain Liquor stores, they know most customers by name and are always willing to spend a few minutes talking when you stop in. Access to the store is quick and easy (Continued on page 13)

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By Kelly Fordyce Martindale The Carbon Valley Consumer Report, celebrating its 15th Year in business, has had many clients come and go over those ďŹ fteen years. But only a handful stayed fairly consistent and only one, Zadel Realty, has been with us since the very beginning. Greg Zadel, owner of Zadel Realty, opened his ofďŹ ce in 1980 while ďŹ nishing his junior year in college. Except for working at his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bowling alley in Ft. Lupton, Greg has never worked for anybody else. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kept his focus on and around the Carbon Valley and because of his service to others, this has proven to serve him well in return. Mark Weisser said of Gregâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Shyanna Neu recently accepted an invitation by Head Coach Tim Connealy to play basketball for Chadron State College in Nebraska for the 2014-15 school year. She ofďŹ cially signed with Chadron on November 22 at a signing party at Frederick High School. Chadron offers hands on training as well as smaller, personal classes that beneďŹ t Shyanna as she majors in Biology. Shyanna is moving towards Physical Therapy while she lives out her dream of playing college ball. She is excited about her future and able to relax and enjoy her senior year now that the big question has been answered. Shyanna, the Carbon Valley is happy for you and proud of you. Congratulations!

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Serving You & My Community Before â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Box,â&#x20AC;? Corporate and those with lots of money moved to the Carbon Valley, the independent business owners served their neighbors and served them well. Businesses owners of Vidaurriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heating Co., Tri-Town Market, Dacono Drug and Liquor, and Food Pride knew, by name, nearly everyone who walked through their doors. Most of them still do although some have retired and others simply couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compete. Independent businesses cannot make it without the support of local consumers. Everybody wants to save a buck and have convenience too but what gets sacriďŹ ced? If you look at the studies, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our own towns that get sacriďŹ ced. While we do need the services and supplies of many corporations, we have to realize that the money we spend with them goes back to the state where the corporation is based. Even tax income can be low as cities and towns give tax breaks to get the corporations here.

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Firestone Board of Trustees Approves Budget

The Firestone Board of Trustees adopted the town’s 2014 budget at its Dec. 11, 2013, meeting. Director of Finance Ron Lay presented a completed budget for fiscal year 2014, highlighting previous presentations to Mayor Chad Auer and the Board of Trustees throughout the fall that allowed the board to review fund summaries for 2013, as well as the proposed 2014 budget. Director of Finance Ron Lay said, “As the economic-social environment fluctuates in the years ahead, I am confident that Firestone will continue to provide the balance between fiscal responsibility and quality of life, making our community an even better place to live, work and play.”

Significant projects for 2014 included in the budget will be:

• Pedestrian Bridges for Firestone Trail: Two pedestrian bridges have been proposed for additional safety and greater accessibility to the Firestone Trail from historic Firestone. The first will be in the Jacob H. Firestone Memorial Park where the trail dips. This has historically been an area of the trail where water and ice collects leading to unsafe passage. The second bridge will allow for pedestrian access from historic Firestone on Venice Avenue through The Villas neighborhood out to the Firestone Trail. This bridge will greatly improve safety for children walking to Frederick High School. These bridges are expected to be completed by April 2014, but will be contingent upon the town navigating storm water mitigation as per Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. • Water Meter System Upgrade: The town will be continuing the replacement program of its meter reading system that began in late 2012 and is expected to be completed by spring 2014. The new meters have the capability to read to a single gallon allowing the system to report hourly readings of real time usage. This feature will be used as a tool for all water customers to be able to monitor their water usage in an effort to prevent costly leaks and promote conservation. Once the system has all been upgraded in the spring, water customers will have the ability to set up a secure account to access their water usage through a website. In addition to providing real time usage, the new system will also allow the utility billing department to alert customers of leaks in household plumbing and leaks in unoccupied dwellings. • Park Avenue Improvements: Improvements including a west side curb and gutter and additional asphalt will be made along Park Avenue which goes to the Carbon Valley Regional Library. • Park Projects: Within the parks department, there will be several projects spanning 2014. The first will be a complete resurface at Harney Park in the St. Vrain Ranch neighborhood due to the breakdown of the existing surface area. Another project plan is the addition of lights to the second and third fields at the Firestone Regional Sports Complex. Planning efforts for a disc golf course at Central Park will get underway, with installation planned for 2015. • Water Conservation: Four additional parks will also be converted to Rain Master’s iCentral controlled irrigation system, which allows for wireless central control to monitor water usage. In 2013, 10 parks were converted to this system which resulted in a savings of 36,617,000 gallons of water. • Financial Management and Record Retention: Planning and research has begun for a potential new financial and records management system that will allow residents to access important information electronically. In turn, this will allow the town to promote accountability and Committed to offering transparency. unparalleled personal service • Fleet Maintenance: Purchase and refurbish two police vehicles as part of the ongoing fleet maintenance and What you can expect: rehabilitation. Honesty ~ Attentiveness

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-Paulette Revere In 1789, at the request of Congress, President George Washington issued a “Thanksgiving” Proclamation. This proclamation was not about turkey and Pilgrims, or even the start of the Christmas shopping season. It was for a day of “public thanksgiving and prayer”. “…Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country … for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed...” “…offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations … to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed…” It’s been said that when ordinary people pray, extraordinary things happen. In this new year, extraordinary things are going to be necessary for the existence of this country.

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Firestone Plans for Projects After the Success of Ballot Measures

The Board of Trustees have approved plans for the initial steps www.erosslaw.com and planned projects to begin after November’s successful pass of the ballot A member of the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce measure for a dedicated 1-cent sales tax increase for street and park sustainability. The ballot also included a second question which passed to allow the Town of Firestone to accrue debt to accelerate the construction of certain projects. The Board of Trustees and town staff have meet to determine a schedule for planned projects, some of which will be cash funded and others through bonds.

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Why Use A Travel Consultant in 2014?

In this age of internet and social media, the travel agent is said to be an endangered species. A CHANGING ROLE Folks no longer go to travel agents for information alone, as there are countless websites, social platforms, not to mention user review sites In this context, the travel agent role has changed into that of a consultant, helping with the decision process and adding value along the way. Here are three ways this can take place: 1. SAVE TIME It may sound strange, but with all the technology available at our finger tips providing all sorts of detailed information from things to do, to weather and local maps, one might think we can sort out a trip in no time. Yet, it was recently found that the average packaged-travel purchase takes place after 38 visits to various websites. While you may find the process fun, there is a growing crowd not interested in wasting time visiting close to 40 sites before deciding upon an upcoming trip. A savvy travel agent usually knows where to look and has access to reservation systems allowing her to tap into the latest availability and promotional rates, and will come back to you with 3 or 4 best options to choose from. Time is money, so time saved here can be better used dreaming of your vacation! 2. PEACE OF MIND The US Government is shutting down, so what happens to those reservations for 3 nights in a National

Park? You arrive at your destination and find out the hotel you were supposed to stay at is either overbooked or, worse, is still under construction with half the rooms unavailable? From Italian volcanoes to airlines going bankrupt, horror stories abound in the tourism world. A travel agent can become a lifeline in these cases. Things don’t have to be catastrophic in order to get peace of mind from a travel agent. When the itinerary becomes more complex things can get complicated. You want a certain location on a ship (or you don’t know which is best) or traveling with your extended family and want and need to be located near each other in a resort rather than trying to figure it all out by yourself, a good travel agent will provide you with recommendations and solutions ensuring peace of mind through expertise you don’t have. 3. PERSONALIZED ADVICE More importantly, a good travel agent is one that understands your needs and wants, and that can go as far as to anticipate what you’d want from an upcoming travel experience. We have had a client wanting a multigeneration vacation in Hawaii. They wanted to have an affordable yet memorable experience, with 23 people travelling, adults and kids ranging from 3 to 76 years old. From our discussions, we understood what they were looking for and we made room arrangements ensuring they paid less and were grouped in the same area of the resort and made a call to the director of sales (a friend of ours) to get them an upgrade after they arrived. All these little things add up and contribute to delivering a better overall travel experience. The bottom line is that smart travelers know their time, money and travel dreams are too important to be left floating in cyberspace. And the customer satisfaction that comes with a travel agent’s hard work, expertise and quality service will never go out of style. Judy Bakanec, CSS,ACC of Going Places Travel in Frederick can be reached at 303-485-9930 or judy@ goingplaces-travel.com.

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by Jan Sciacca October 1, 2013 was a culmination of a lifelong dream for Viborl (Vi) Sor. After having been in the restaurant business for more than 20 years, that Tuesday marked the day when he and his wife Somp Hoss opened their own L. A. Chinese Restaurant & Pho at 515 Oak St., Frederick, in the same location as the former business TC Asian. The Sors have been married 15 years and have two girls, ages 9 and 5. Vi’s dream started to become reality last summer when he first found out about this Frederick business opportunity via a newsletter. It is truly a family restaurant in that Vi and his wife work the business, as well as his brother Ca, who is a chef. Area resident and long term Chinese food delivery man “Lane” completes the team. When I asked Vi what he wanted his restaurant to be known for, he commented, “We want to be one of your local restaurants. Please try us out. You’ll like our friendly service and good quality food.” He added that the restaurant offers coupons and discounts on their flyers, as well as on the back of Safeway receipts. The menu offering is extensive with more than 100 dinner offerings. In addition, a Thai and Vietnamese PHO (pronounced “fow”) menu section are also included. No MSG is used. L. A. Chinese Restaurant & Pho is open seven days a week. Its hours of operation are Mon. - Fri. 11 am 9:30 pm; Sat. 12 - 9:30 pm; Sun. 3:30-9:30 pm. Free delivery is available within a five mile area and with a $15 minimum order. Catering is also available. Vi and his family look forward to meeting you and your family soon. The restaurant’s phone number is 303.833.3493 and its website is www.LaChineseRestaurantAndPho.com.

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Just Curious, Kelly... Have a question about the Carbon Valley area? Ask me! Question:

Dacono has city wide contract with Gator for trash and the bill is part of your water bill. Why doesn't Firestone do that? My Dad lives in Firestone and when he tried to get his own trash service (like all residents are required to do), the cheapest was about $20/month. It would be so much cheaper and easier if Firestone did a city wide contract."

Answer:

The Town of Firestone at one time did have a city wide contract with a local trash hauler. The billing was done through the town and trash was only offered through that third-party company. However, the town stopped billing for trash in late 2003 due to the increased staff time spent on customer inquiries about when trash would be picked up, complaints, starting and stopping service, etc. The Board of Trustees decided that it was a better option to offer several different trash companies that would service residents in the town. This gave the choice and pricing options back to the residents as they were given the right to decide which provider to choose. The Board of Trustees did look at this again in 2007 and 2008, but opted to stay with the third-party trash companies and giving the residents the option to decide which company they wanted. The town will be conducting a survey in January 2014 soliciting feedback regarding several different aspects of Firestone. One of the questions does ask directly if residents would like the Town of Firestone to start its own trash service.

If you have a question about the Carbon Valley or surrounding area, submit your question via email at carbonvalley@gmail. com or through our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ CarbonValleyConsumerReport. We will do our best to find out the answer for you. Thank you for reading the Carbon Valley Consumer Report.

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Firestone,

Vol. 15, Issue 1

Thank You Firestone Residents

Your input is important to Firestone's future.

As the New Year begins, I would like to thank all the hundreds of Firestone and community citizens that have volunteered to assist with Town events, such as 4th at Firestone, Santa Cops, etc. Your work is extremely valuable to Firestone and my deepest and heartfelt “Thank You” to all for all your valuable time and dedication to our Firestone community. I would also like to give thanks to the local business sponsors that make our annual Firestone events possible and spectacular. There are distinct groups of Firestone residents that I would like to give a special thanks and recognition to for all their dedication, valuable input and countless hours of volunteer service for the positive growth and exceptional quality of our community. The Firestone Town Board utilizes special advisory groups consisting of Firestone residents for direction and recommendations. The Town Board relies on resident input while making plans for future projects, budgets for allocating the Town’s revenues and assisting in developing the vision for our future. Following are four groups that are a blend of Town Board members, Town staff, and most importantly Firestone residents that help guide the Town Board’s decision making process. 1-The Firestone Planning & Zoning Commission is a seven-member Firestone resident commission. The Commission reviews and recommends revisions to the Firestone Master Plan , prepares regulations that assures the highest standard of development within Firestone, reviews all applications for new developments and advises the Board on those projects when a development is ready for Board review and action. 2- The Firestone Cultural Committee is a new group of thirteen members consisting of nine Firestone residents, the Town’s Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator, Town Manager, and two Trustees. The Committee recommends methods for maintaining and increasing artistic and cultural resources through the promotion of programs for the enrichment of culture in Firestone. The Committee is also a valuable resource in the planning and implementation of Town events. 3- The Firestone Finance Committee is an advisory Committee of six members: two Firestone residents, the Town’s Director of Finance, Town Manager and two Trustees. The Committee helps develop the Town’s annual budget, monitors the Town’s budget and financial activities, and assists in financial policy and fee rate recommendations for Town municipal services. 4- Parks, Trails & Recreation Advisory Board is comprised of eight members: six Firestone residents and two Trustees. The Advisory Board provides recommendations to the Town Board regarding all Firestone park, trails and recreation facilities, offers recommendations on park and trail master plans, works on detailed site plans and an overall review of annual improvement priorities. As you can see there are many areas within our community for residents to participate and be a part of the decision making process. These dedicated residents provide an unbiased opinion and review of the Town’s business and quality of life resources. With their help the transparency in our Town’s decision making process is promoted and I want to express my deepest and heartfelt “Thank You” for all your valuable time and dedication. Best wishes and happy holidays! Sincerely, Paul Sorensen, Mayor Pro-tem, Town of Firestone

Do you remember when our history teachers told us that America is a representative republic and that it was our duty, as citizens, to participate in our democracy? Well, it was true! And the great news is that you live in a community where your input is valued. One of my goals as mayor was to reconnect Firestone citizens with their local government. At my first meeting as Mayor, I gave each board member a Starbucks gift card and asked them to take a fellow citizen out to coffee and ask them about their hopes/dreams for Firestone. Since then, your elected officials, appointed commissioners, staff members, Police Chief & Officers, Fire Chief & team, volunteers and I have been listening to you. In 2014, your input is as important as ever before. In addition to our community survey, numerous public meetings, town hall events, open houses and coffee talks - we will have a local election. In April, you will be electing a new mayor as well as a few board members. I cannot emphasize how important your participation is to Firestone's future. As my 3 terms as mayor come to a close, I would like to offer a few thoughts as we approach the upcoming election season. Advice for prospective candidates: Serving as an elected official is an important job and I respect anyone who is willing to step forward and offer themselves (and their families) as a candidate. If you are considering running, I encourage you to first talk with your family/spouse/etc because, as my family will attest, it affects everyone. I also encourage you to study the town budget, the Constitution (US and Colorado) and our local ordinances. Consider the proper role of government in a Constitutional republic and determine your stance on things like fiscal responsibility, stewardship of public assets and economic development. Articulate your vision for the future. Avoid the temptation to run against others - run for the future. Stay positive, stay focused and remain respectful even when others try to pull you into childish bickering. Local politics can be a brutal arena, but our town deserves leaders that can elevate the dialogue. If you are considering running for office, I would be honored to visit with you over coffee and answer any questions you may have, just send me an email at cauer@ci.firestone.co.us. Advice for fellow voters: As we make our way through the election season, I encourage you to take the time to thoughtfully engage in the process. Avoid the temptation to make your decisions based on superficial soundbites. Consider the fact that your local board will make decide how to spend your tax dollars, defend your town from legal assaults, support public safety, build and maintain parks/trails, promote economic development and work collaboratively in the region. It is important that we elect leaders who can lead from the 30,000 foot level and keep Firestone heading in a positive direction by upholding American values. If I may, I would also like to offer a few observations based on my service: Activists rarely make good community leaders. Be skeptical of those who promise you that local government will give handouts. Be extremely cautious of candidates who pursue issues that give them personal benefit. Look for candidates that value fiscal integrity. Support leaders who follow proper legal procedures and honor the rule of law. Obviously, I am biased. I love Firestone and it has been an absolute honor to serve as your mayor for the last 6 years. I am proud of our accomplishments - we have come a long way! I am hopeful that our future will be even greater in the years to come. Chad Auer, Mayor, www.ci.firestone.co.us, www.chadauer.com

Area Mayor’s Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings Dacono Mayor, Charles Sigma

Charles Sigman

zz Happy New Year. The New Year is a great time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the New Year. The City of Dacono

Frederick Mayor, Tony Carey

zz As the New Year begins I want to take a moment to focus on what matters. Tony Carey zz Frederick was built on what matters. As I've shared with you so many times, our success as a community is because we operate as a community. So, moving forward resolve to take part in

Firestone Mayor, Chad Auer

zz First, I want to wish everyone a happy new year. I hope 2014 is a fantastic year for you and Chad Auer yours. I also want to congratulate Kelly Martindale on her 15th year of publishing the Carbon Valley Consumer Report! zz Firestone has received a number of new development applications and we will be processing them throughout the coming months. Interestingly, a number of business owners and developers have told us how important the recent sales tax initiative was to their decision to locate their new businesses in Firestone. The town's commitment to expanding and maintaining transportation infrastructure is critical to their viability. Therefore, in their estimation, Firestone's value proposition for businesses is even stronger than

had many accomplishments in 2013. Our accomplishments over the past year are the result of a collective effort on the part of our elected officials, city employees and the many volunteers who serve on boards and commissions. As a City Council, we value community involvement, transparency in our deliberations, open debate, sometimes disagreement, but always consensus. In 2014, we will kick-off a community survey and update the City’s long-range development plan. The City has approved an aggressive capital improvement plan and will make a substantial investment in upgrading water lines, roads and drainage facilities throughout the older parts of Dacono. The City will welcome back the BMX Mile High Nationals in August with a 3-day celebration. As the economy improves, we anticipate additional growth in our community.

zz I encourage you to become engaged in our local government. Whether it is serving on a board or a commission, running for elected office, or volunteering at one of our community events- your involvement matters. zz I thank each and every one of you for your support in the past and look forward to working with you in the New Year. Best wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! Your Mayor, Charles Sigman.

your community - visit our local businesses, attend our many fun and family-friendly events and take time to share your thoughts with your elected officials and community leaders. zz One outstanding community leader is Kelly Martindale. Kelly is the owner of this publication. This year marks the beginning of the 15th year for the Carbon Valley Consumer Report. I hope you'll join me in offering her congratulations and best wishes moving forward. The information provided here is an important part of what makes us a community. zz Because we are built on what matters, it is important to continually build, repair and grow. Many of you will be interested to know that the two flood-damaged roads that have been closed will shortly be undergoing temporary repairs. The repairs will begin by the end of the month on Aggregate Boulevard (County Road 7); Godding Hollow Boulevard (County Road 18) is now open. As these repairs

are completed the roads will be open to traffic, although they will not be paved. We'll continue to keep you updated concerning when that will take place. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this work. zz The long-planned Indian Peaks Medical Center, northeast of Interstate 25 and Colorado Highway 52 in Frederick, is now open for business. It was our community that made this possible. According to Mitch Carson, CEO of Longmont United Hospital, "They clearly wanted a clinic (to serve) the people in the Frederick and Dacono area." zz Georgia Boys Bar-B-Que is opening this month in the old D’Agostino’s building. Be sure to stop by and support what is likely to be a Frederick tradition. zz As always, please be sure to check the Town's official website for information and updates concerning activities in your community. Visit www.frederickco.gov

before. Thank you for investing in Firestone's future! zz Water storage continues to be one of the most important projects for Firestone (and all of Northern Colorado). The Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) continues to move forward and we look forward to the day when Colorado adds this environmentally sound and much needed water storage system to our state. I am proud to report that Firestone continues to lead the way on NISP. zz Road Construction: Throughout 2014, the town will be engaging in a number of projects to expand or improve our roads. Please visit the town website for updates www.ci.firestone.co.us zz Community Survey 2014: I am excited to announce that we will be, once again, asking for your input on Firestone's future through a community survey. Over the years, we have used your feedback to guide our work and this survey is no exception. We have included a number of questions about regional issues as well as opportunities for you to share your ideas for Firestone. In the past, we have had great response rates and we look forward to hearing from you again this time. zz Unfortunately, in a recent column in this publication aspiring mayoral candidate Heath made the assertion that Firestone's staff and elected/appointed officials do not listen to those we serve. I would like to defend my fellow board members, commissioners, police officers, staff members, and all of the volunteers who selflessly serve

the town, by respectfully pointing out a few items. Over the course of the last six years, the town has hosted numerous town hall events and open houses. We have conducted community surveys, attended HOA meetings and listened to hundreds of business leaders. Under the leadership of Chief Montgomery, our police officers have positively engaged citizens with the philosophy of 'community policing', regularly visited local schools and hosted community events like Halloween Safe Night. As elected officials and appointed commissioners we have attended neighborhood meetings, sat in living rooms with citizens to discuss their ideas/concerns and participated in hundreds of local and regional meetings. Our staff members have made customer service a priority and as a team we work hard to proactively communicate with the citizens we serve. At every public meeting the Board and I have respectfully welcomed citizen input. For the past six years, in this very publication, I have extended an open invitation to visit with me over coffee to discuss anything that concerns citizens (thank you to the hundreds who have taken me up on the offer!). While it may be politically advantageous for Mr. Heath to falsely accuse all of us, it is not based in truth. Contrary to Mr. Heath's assertion, we stand ready to serve you just as we have always done. zz On that note, do you have ideas, concerns or questions for the Mayor? Email me at cauer@ci.firestone.co.us and we will set up a time to chat over coffee.

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Frederick Power & Light Makes Changes to Electric Utility in Original Town Boundary

In 2014, town will contract with Ward Electric for electrical operations and maintenance and handle billing internally Beginning January 1, 2014, Frederick Power & Light, an enterprise system within the Town of Frederick, will be making changes to the electric utility in the following neighborhoods in Frederick and unincorporated Weld County: Countryside, Meadowlark Business Park, Frederick High School, Rocky Mountain Christian Church, Downtown Frederick, Evanston, Coalridge, Parkview, Angel View, Carriage Hills, Maplewood, Maple Ridge, Village at Frederick, Prairie Greens and Savannah. A complete map is attached. One change will be a new contract with Ward Electric Company to provide electrical operations and maintenance to these residents. The other change is that residents living in these neighborhoods will be billed by Frederick Power & Light for their electrical usage, and it will appear on the same bill as their water, storm water and garbage collection utilities from the Town of Frederick. These changes are a result of United Power terminating a 2003 operations and maintenance contract with the Town of Frederick for this area in which Frederick has owned the electrical distribution system since 1954. “This decision was based on what is best for our customers and the Town’s electrical system,” said Frederick Town Manager, Matt LeCerf. “At the end of the day, we believe this is the most cost effective option and these changes will provide our customers with a stable rate structure, reliable electric service and great customer service.”

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Have you ever heard someone say, "I am not a pastor so I do not have a ministry." Or "I am not a pastor so I do not have the ability to outreach like he would." Or "I am a stay at home mom, I never see anyone to tell them about the Gospel." The fact of the matter is, these are just not true. More often they are used as excuses because of fear of your fellow workers or other moms. There is nothing more challenging then your coworkers being negative to you because of your Christianity. And there can be nothing more daunting than the fellow mothers that you socialize with neglecting to doing things with you, because of you talking about your Christianity. But are these concepts of the ability to outreach is due to having a fear. Truthfully, we should be thrilled and excited to tell our coworkers about the Lord. Granted there is a time and place for this, and the actual work hours are not that time. But on lunch breaks and break times are a great time to get involved in your coworkers lives. But what will they say if they know I am a Christian? How will they respond to me around the office if they know I am a Christian? Will this have a negative backlash on my job if I tell them? These are all understandable questions, but are they the right questions? Scripture teaches us in Better questions may be: 1. If I do not tell them about Christ who will? 2. Maybe someone has already planted the seed of the Gospel, maybe God wants me to be the water? 3. I wonder if there are other Christians here that we can be an encouragement to? 4. What if I am the only Christian in my office? 5. What if I am the only Christian that they will ever meet? God has you there for a reason. He has there for you a purpose and that ultimate purpose is not to make money, but to be a shining light into a dark world. We have an absolute "gold mine" when it comes to showing people how great the Lord is in our own workplace. God has placed those specific people in your life for a specific reason. God says that, "He is not willing that any should die, but that all should come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9). So your job is not just a job. Your mom group, is not just a mom group. They are organizations that the Lord has you a part of to outreach to the Lost to bring them to Christ. This is your outreach. This is your ministry. Scripture says, that God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). God doesn't want us to be afraid of telling these people about the Gospel. But excited about the possibility that they may come to Christ. Get to know them. Lead them to Christ. Pastor Jason Kokenzie would like to invite you to attend services at Firestone Baptist Church. The church meets at Carbon Valley Academy, 4040 Coriolis Way Frederick, CO 80504. Sunday School - 9:00AM Morning Worship- 10:00AM. Wednesday In-home Bible Study - 6:45PM. Contact information: FirestoneBaptist.com / 303-736-9959.

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It’s January 2014 and I usually would start off the year by telling you how to make a plan to get fit and healthy. I would be trying to motivate you to start making better decisions about your schedule and insuring that you make yourself a priority in the new year…. but this year… I feel compelled to tell you a story that changed my mind. My husband has been seeing a homeless man standing on the same corner in Broomfield for months now. I encouraged him to start talking to the man and trying to give him some money to help out with his situation. Being from a modest household, he would give the man a few bucks each day to help supplement his efforts of panhandling to try and survive. One day, the man approached my husband’s car like he did each morning and he was holding a candy bar and a wrapped cookie in his hand. My husband handed him some cash. He said “thank you, people have been giving me candy and cookies today.” “I am 51-yearsold and I can’t eat that stuff. I will get diabetes!” “I really appreciate that people want to help, so I just smile and say thank you; but, I have to give these away.” My husband found this to be a topic of interest because most people always think of homeless people or people who have very little money to always choose to eat whatever than can find. My husband talked to him and told him that we owned a personal training studio and that we also offered nutrition to people. The man talked to my husband about how hard it is to find healthy food to eat. He said that he usually spends the money he gets trying to buy healthier food to eat. He says that he may be homeless, but he knows that eating junk foods will kill him quick. My husband came home and told me about this conversation that he had with this man, and it really touched my heart. It made me realize that there is more that we all can do to help people in need. Each season, without fail, there is a canned food drive at the schools and churches to help those in need. We all too often go through our pantries looking for the “stuff” that we won’t eat or that is cheap to replace. We fill those bags full of white rice, canned soups, ramen noodles, and many other carb-filled processed foods. I realize that all of us are taking care of our own families and that groceries are expensive, but we are stocking these soup kitchens with junk meals for these families. My challenge to you for the New Year is to really put some thought into what you hand out your window of your car to these homeless people and really consider what you are giving away for these underprivileged families to consume. I started keeping a few protein bars, packs of nuts, and some applesauce or dried fruit in my car. I feel good to know that if I see someone in need, I can hand them a nutritional snack to help them out until their next meal. You see, we get so caught up in ourselves that sometimes it takes a person that has nothing to set us straight with our own goals. In doing these few things, you can help make some changes in someone’s life, and in turn realize that you also need to be concerned about what you are putting into your own body. If a homeless man is concerned about eating candy bars and junk food…. Shouldn’t you be concerned as well? If the answer is yes and you are in need of some nutritional guidance or help with your exercise plan, give us a call. We can help you achieve your new goals for the New Year! Now is the time to take charge! ~Shelly N. Porcaro, NASM-CES/CPT, SFN (303) 594-8325, shelly@justtrifitness.com www.justtrifitness.com.

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Carbon Valley Help Center Launches New Website

The Carbon Valley Help Center is excited to announce the launch of its new website at www.carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org. The website features a variety of information about the local nonprofit including services, donations, volunteer opportunities and contact information. In its 11 months of operation, the Carbon Valley Help Center has helped more than 350 clients in the area by providing information referral and emergency food supply. Having a website for the organization will now allow even more people to find the Help Center. Founded in 2013, the Carbon Valley Help Center is a local nonprofit started on behalf of the Carbon Valley Network, which is a local group that exists to share information and enhance collaboration between human services groups, faith-based organizations, the school district, municipalities, Weld County and nonprofits serving the Carbon Valley region and the communities of Firestone, Frederick and Dacono. The Carbon Valley Help Center opened in February 2013 and continues to grow in its mission to help people in immediate need move toward self-sufficiency. The Carbon Valley Help Center is a 501(c)3 focused on helping people in immediate need move toward self sufficiency by unifying Carbon Valley resources. Located at 150 Buchanan Ave. in Firestone, the center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with appointments recommended. For more information about the Help Center, call 303-8336626, visit www.carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org or email info@carbonvalleyhelpcenter.org.

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HEALTHY GMO & This Year’s New Year Resolution

The holidays are now behind us as we welcome in 2014. Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? Typical resolutions include: A healthier diet; losing weight and/or choosing to exercise Has someone close to you been diagnosed with cancer, Parkinson’s disease or some other issue that was not prevalent 20 years ago? Have you given any thought to why these diseases seem to be hitting younger people? What has changed in the last 20-30 years? I believe it has to do with the change in the way our food is grown and the corn syrup additives that are in everything. As I discussed in past articles, the majority of the corn raised in the US and around the world is now Genetically Modified. This means that the corn seed DNA has been blasted with the herbicide Round-Up’s DNA. Independent Scientists have tested this Genetically Modified corn and found that it caused cancer. These scientists were quickly silenced. Round-Up contains a chemical called Glyphosate which is a toxin that was developed to KILL CELLS – any cells. If you read the labels of any type of prepared foods, the first ingredient listed is corn syrup or a corn syrup derivative. You will also see maltidextrine. Corn syrup and maltidextrine are both produced from Genetically Modified corn. Taking this one step further, corn syrup is a sweetener. When the body ingests this type of carbohydrate, blood sugar peaks for a short time. Once the blood sugar declines, the body craves more carbohydrates. Eating prepared foods that contain corn syrup, sugar from sugar beets, and maltidextrine put the body on a rollercoaster of cravings for more. That is why it is so hard to lose weight. Your resolution for a healthier diet would mean that you stay away from any types of prepared foods that contain GMO corn in the way of corn syrup. You may go thru a “sugar withdrawal” but once that passes, you will not have the carbohydrate cravings. Once the cravings are gone, it is much easier to lose weight. Consider changing your diet to fresh vegetables, fresh grass-fed proteins and fresh fruits. You will notice a real difference and your body will thank you! Dee West is a partner in Rocky Plains Quality Meats located at 4022 York Street, Dacono, CO 303-833-3791 or visit us on-line at www.rockyplains.com.

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Wellness Wednesday is fast approaching....what is Wellness Wednesday? It is a monthly meeting where we will discuss different health topics from a natural health perspective. The first Wellness Wednesday will be this next week, January 8th at 5:59pm at The Brew at DeJa Lu and the topic is Raising Children Naturally! So come on out and learn about a natural medicine cabinet for you and your family!!"

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Acupuncture for Veterans & Their Families Update

Longmont's non-profit organization, Acupuncture for Veterans and their Families is very fortunate to welcome Greg McMahon and Faith Halverson-Ramos to its board of directors! Vietnam veteran, Greg McMahon is the Commander at the Longmont American Legion and has graciously hosted the weekly AVF community massage, acupuncture and music therapy sessions for veterans and their immediate family members through 2013. Psychotherapist and Music Therapist, Faith Halverson-Ramos has convivially volunteered her services to AVF throughout 2012 and 2013. Continuing their valued service to AVF are: James Gillies, Secretary Deborah Coccoli, Treasurer Daisy Lear, President

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Winter

The cold winter months are typically the time of year when we rest and quietly reflect a bit more in order to conserve our energy for the burst of outward energy that comes in the spring time. In essence, it is a time for storage, and building up our reserves. In Chinese medical theory, this time of year places emphasis on the water element, which corresponds to the Kidney and Urinary Bladder. The Urinary Bladder is considered the storehouse of emotions, and is one of the longest channels in the body, running from the head, down the back and legs to end at the small toes. Tension and held in emotions can cause congestion along this channel, which can lead to stiffness and pain. The Kidneys are perceived as storing the energetic life force; birth, life and death, or the cycle of transformation. The seat of willpower is situated here, generating ambition and the desire to do something with one’s life. Lack of motivation can reflect an imbalance in the Kidney energy. Both functionally and energetically, the Kidneys act as a complex filter to keep our system in perfect balance. Physically, they filter the blood and keep the blood and body clean. For example, the delicate water and acid-base balance in the body is maintained by the Kidney. To help maintain a healthy Urinary Bladder and Kidney this winter, maintain your exercise routine, do not increase the level of activity (save that for spring and summer). Quiet activities such as playing cards and board games, meditation, and slow movement activities such as walking, swimming, yoga and tai qi are best in the winter. Eat cooked, easily digested foods such as soups and stews and root vegetables. Avoid over doing carbohydrates and meats as these cause too much internal heat production (inflammation) in the body. Also, keep warm, especially the lower back, belly and neck! Daisy Lear, MSOM, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. 1159 Lefthand Drive, Longmont, CO 80501 303.587.3557, daisylear@gmail.com

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Why Homeownership Matters

You likely know there are benefits to owning a home. But did you know these interesting facts about homeownership: z A homeowner's net worth is 34 times that of a renter z You can deduct the amount you pay in mortgage interest for your home on your federal tax return z Property taxes paid to local authorities are tax deductible z If you have owned and lived in your home for at least two of the past five years, any profit you make on the sale of your home up to $250,000 ($500,000 for a couple) is tax free z For each home purchase approximately $60,000 in direct and indirect spending occurs in the economy z One job is created for every two homes sold z 78% of homeowners and 58% of renters think now is a good time to buy a home Cindy Campbell with RE/MAX Alliance has been a REALTOR ® in the tritown area for 8 years and a tritown resident for 16 years. She can be reached at 303.881.7413 or Cindy@ColoradoWelcomeHome.com.

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Ritter, Borders Named Firestone 2013 Employees of the Year

Firestone Town Manager Wesley LaVanchy named Kristi Ritter (above right) and Bryce Borders (below right) as Employees of the Year for 2013 for their exceptional leadership and work ethic. The awards were presented on Dec. 14, 2013, by both LaVanchy and Firestone Mayor Chad Auer. “At the Town of Firestone, we continually strive to build a culture of excellence in the way we respond to the needs of the community and develops leaders inside every part of the organization,” LaVanchy said. “Bryce and Kristi are excellent examples of such throughout the year, but particularly in the 2013 flood response. I have repeatedly heard from Firestone citizens on how thankful and proud they were of town staff in how it responded to the crises. As the manager, I have seen how they have developed as leaders and influenced their peers and the organization.” Ritter serves as the Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator managing all communication efforts, the website, social media and planning of town events. She began with the town in 2011. Borders serves the town and the Firestone Police Department through his role as Police Commander managing police patrol. Borders has been with the town since 2001.

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Happy New Year! Suggested GOALS for Social Media in 2014

What worked well for your business in 2013? What may need improving? Are you wondering where to focus your marketing efforts in 2014? Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg announced there are about 18 million business pages on Facebook and 1 million are being added every *month*. Broken down that would be around 33,333 pages created every day! You need to be there, but how can you be successful with so much competition? GOAL: GROW THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON YOUR PAGE The emphasis on amassing mega numbers is waning and instead business owners are (finally!) realizing the power of engaging with the right audience. Can you grow your page organically by 3 people each week? How about 10 people per month? This is organic and healthy. GOAL: INCREASE POSTINGS To significantly boost content production and distribution! A couple posts a week isn’t going to cut it anymore. Why? To gain the attention you need, you’re going to need frequency. Post multiple times each day. Don’t worry – you won’t irritate people. Most people aren’t all day. You want to be in front of them when they are online. GOAL: CREATE CONSISTENT CONTENT You and your business need to create better, more fun, and more valuable content in order to be noticed and to truly benefit from social media. Have a contest or promotion monthly – at minimum. Consumers spend an average of 2 hours, 21 minutes on their mobile devices and are replacing computers and TVs with smartphones and tablets to surf the Web and watch videos. 303-518-0089 Now that Facebook recently introduced autoplay videos in the facetoface@q.com News Feed (mobile and desktop), short video content (that is relevant, www.jenniepoppenger.com educational and/or entertaining!) will be even more crucial for your Helping people connect to 2014 marketing strategy! business through social media Need help? Contact Jennie Poppenger at Face to Face. 303.518.0089 Jennie Poppenger The Social Media Whisperer

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Are you looking for some friendly instruction in using a computer? Each month a variety of other computer classes are offered that may require registration. • Digital Library Overview: If you are comfortable with using your tablet or smartphone to download apps, might have tried downloading ebooks or audiobooks from OverDrive, and are ready to see what else the library has to offer, this class is for you. We will give you an introduction to our free digital resources, including eBook vendors Axis 360 and OverDrive, Audio eBook vendors OverDrive and OneClickDigital and eMagazines from Zinio. Feel free to bring your own device. (Participants should be comfortable downloading apps and navigating their devices.) Registration required. Tuesday, January 7 – Erie Community Library, 6 pm • Goodreads: Learn what Goodreads is all about. Create an account, keep track of all the books you read and want to read. Connect with your friends, book clubs, reading recommendations, reviews, author updates, and more! Registration required. Please bring your own laptop or device. We will be going over the browser version in detail, not the app in this class. Participants should be familiar with basic web browsing and their computer/device. Registration required. Wednesday, January 15 – Erie Community Library, 6:30 pm • Computer Help Appointments: Call your library at 1-888-861-7323 to arrange a 30-minute, individual appointment to get your computer questions answered. The Carbon Valley Regional Library is located at 7 Park Avenue in Firestone, and Erie Community Library is located at 400 Powers Street in Erie. For more information about the District’s computer classes check out the High Plains Library District web page at www. MyLibrary.us, or call 1-888-861-7323 for a complete schedule of classes.

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After Prom Party for FHS

Frederick High School After Prom Committee is asking local businesses & Friends of our high schoolers, to help support our efforts to create a free, fun, safe and memorable After Prom for the students of Frederick High School. Please assist us in our efforts this year so we can provide a great, free and safe After Prom Party. We are accepting donations of cash, checks, gift cards, coupons, actual items (gift baskets) etc. These items are offered through the night as gifts and prizes for the students at the party. All donations of $500 or more will have a space on a banner that will hang at Frederick High School. All donations of $1000 or more will receive a plaque to display in your business as well as a space on the banner. We ask that all donations be sent to Frederick High School by January 25th to the attention of FHS Boosters After Prom. All supporting donors will also be listed in the Carbon Valley Consumer Report, providing further advertising for your local business. The students thoroughly enjoy the activities, food and fun. We are able to offer them this party at no cost to them but only with your help. This year the After Prom is being held at Frederick High School and keeps our kids local and safe. If it weren’t for the local business support, After Prom would not be successful and free to the students. Michelle Whitney- nailgirl1@msn.com OR Jennifer Burgener – jen@business-computers.com

Firestone Board of Trustees Adopts Legislative Policy

The Firestone Board of Trustees formally adopted a Legislative Policy Statement at its Dec. 11, 2013, meeting. The policy statement will provide guidance on the town’s legislative policy positions and priorities throughout the year and during the legislative session. Legislative issues continue to be of great importance to the Board of Trustees, which believes it is their duty as leaders to protect the community from legislative policy that potentially impacts the town’s local control, land use decisions, financial resources and community development. The policy will also allow the Board of Trustees and staff to track important policy issues that affect municipalities and determine appropriate action, if necessary. “Firestone has been actively engaged in local, regional and state level policy discussions for years,” said Firestone Mayor Chad Auer. “We value local control, fiscal responsibility, stewardship, economic development and efficient government. This document captures our values and communicates them to our fellow policy makers.” By having a formal policy adopted by the Board of Trustees this positions them to be able to communicate and take action on a variety of influential legislation that affects the Firestone community and its residents. The policy will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Board of Trustees. The Legislative Policy Statement can be found on the town’s website at http://www.ci.firestone.co.us/ DocumentCenter/View/1392.

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Christmas Tree Disposal

If you have a live Christmas tree that you need to dispose of, you are welcome to drop it off at the Frederick Public Works Building in the area designated on this map until Wednesday January 15th. Please make sure the tree is free of any decorations, tinsel, etc. This is a free service provided to Frederick residents only, and you may drop it off at any time until the 15th.

Thanks from Santa Cops! The Frederick Police Department would like to thank everyone who made the Santa Cops program a success again this year. Thanks to the generosity of community members including residents and businesses, Santa Cops was able to give 72 kids and 29 families a great Christmas. Gifts were distributed to the families by the Frederick police officers.

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Single Parent Family Programs

The Pearl Group, a faith-based organization, provides a variety of support programs for single-parent families designed with minimal to no cost, including a transportation program (Car Clinic); the programs offered by The Pearl Group were established to help single-parent families and their dependent children move toward self-sufficiency. Please consider donating your old cars to this worthy cause during this holiday season. All donations are tax deductible. If you can help with this need, please contact Scott Owen at 970-2905991, or the Director of The Pearl Group, Tessie Gale, at 720-864-9202 or tgale@lbcc.org.

Adoptive Families and Beyond

Adoptive parents from your area meet to plan how we could help support Adoptive Families. Adoption is a unique experience, and we would like to provide an opportunity for prospective and current adoptive parents to come together, meet each other, discuss common concerns, build a network of support, and have fun. Any and all Foster Families, Prospective Foster Parents and Kinship Care Providers are also welcomed to join our group. We welcome anyone interested in Adoption. Our next meeting and dinner is at 5:30-8:30 pm at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center located at 701 5th Street, Frederick, 80530. If at any time you should have any questions please let me know, you can e-mail me or call me at 720 903-0362. Email Roxane Chacon for more info at roxiechacon8@gmail.com. RSVP ASAP so we can get a head count for our group. You do not need to attend dinner 5:30-6:30.

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CV Rotary Club

Come visit the Carbon Valley Rotary - the local club of the world’s largest and oldest service organization, Rotary International. Get to know us and what we do. Our membership is comprised of local business and community leaders. Learn what global service projects Rotary is working on as well as what community activities and events we’re involved in. We have interesting and diverse weekly speakers and are always eager to learn new ways to make our world a better place. We meet each Tuesday from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at Bella Rosa Golf Club in Frederick. Breakfast items from the menu are only $5.00 plus tip if paying by cash; or menu price if paying by credit card. To learn more about us visit our website www.carbonvalleyrotary.org, or contact Barb Goettsch at BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org or 303.815.7949.

N Metro Business Women's Network

The North Metro Business Women’s Network (NMBWN) meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Carbon Valley Regional Library Conference Room from 9:15am to 10:45am. With support from its umbrella group, the Women’s Development Council of Northern Colorado, the NMBWN is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing networking groups in our area! Meetings including networking time with your fellow business women, a guest speaker AND breakfast! Cost is just $8 for guests and $5 for members. Membership enrollment is now open for 2013 so ask us about the benefits. For questions or to RSVP, contact President, Erica Gardner @ 303-408-0143 or egardner@ bizmissionmarketing.com. Come see what we can do for your business. We can’t wait to meet you!

Supporting Student Activities Through Volunteers

The general purpose of the Frederick Booster Club (FBC) shall be to promote encouragement, support, and financial assistance for the academic and athletic programs supported by Frederick High School (CO). The FBC also promotes interests and participation of extra-curricular functions and fundraisers, which may benefit some or all of the current student body. The FBC will do all things necessary or convenient to accomplish such purposes. To join please visit our website at: http://www.fhsbooster.com/ click pg. 27 on "membership."

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Board of Directors

Promoting Business, Educating Citizens, & Supporting Our Communities

Welcome 2014 Board of Directors:

Greetings Business Owners:

2014 will bring exciting changes for chamber members and prospectives who would like to grow or expand their business outreach in the Carbon Valley area! The Carbon Valley Chamber Magazine will provide FREE exposure to consumers through our partnership with the Carbon Valley Consumer Report. We will host sponsored luncheons on big industry topics that have the ability to attract 100 or more attendees several times a year; provide maximum community visibility to our sponsors; and continue to provide affordable ways for our loyal small business members to market themselves through events and committee participation. I want to thank our departing board members, Jesse Esparza of the Small Business Development Center, Judy Bakanec of Going Places Travel, Sharon Voss of Voss and Associates and Heather Morgan of Mutual of Omaha for their combined service of over 10 years on the chamber board; as well as welcome our incoming board of directors! The Carbon Valley Chamber is a membership based organization. With the participation and support of its members, we would not be in existence. Thank you as well to everyone who has voted in this election. Attend the many great events this month as our guest to experience the chamber for yourself. The January luncheon will be a unique opportunity to hear about the programs and goals of the chamber as well as an update from the towns and January’s business after hours, hosted by Pepper Jacks Grille will not disappoint attendees. To Register please visit our website’s event page at carbonvalleychamber.com and sign up to attend. We would love to meet and connect you to other professionals doing business in the area! -Rachel Flutcher, Executive Director

Bill Meier- United Power David Pickett- Realtor Jenny Breitenfeldt- Adams Bank & Trust June Werner- Chick-fil-A Matt Martin- The Home Depot Tina Ramey- VolkBell Jay Stype- Tutor Doctor Angie Sanders- A.R. Sanders and Co, LLC Franki Bertram- Aflac

CV Chamber Job Opening

Temporary Part-time Administrative Assistant The Carbon Valley Chamber is looking for an energetic, multi-tasker to assist with administrative and marketing functions temporarily through the end of September. Full job description is posted on www.carbonvalleychamber.com/Jobs. Email resumes by January 8th to the Executive Director- rachel@carbonvalleychamber.com. The Carbon Valley Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.

Check out our monthly events for chamber members:

z Business After Hours- usually the 1st Thursday of month- various locations host z Business Luncheon- 3rd Thurs. at various locations z All Business Matters- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 8:15 AM – 9:25 AM Bella Rosa Golf Course z Espresso for Entrepreneurs- 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 8:30AM – 9:30AM at The Brew at Deja Lu z Mind Your Business monthly workshop- 3rd Wednesdays 3:00PM – 5:00PM at The Brew at Deja Lu

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If you are not a member of this dynamic chamber contact the Chamber office or visit: www.carbonvalleychamber.com/whyjoin.

Next Business Luncheon:

Nominate & Vote for the Carbon Valley Chamber People’s Choice Award!

This award will go to a chamber member presented at the annual dinner who receives the most votes in support of its business. The People’s Choice Award winner will represent the business who provides unparalleled service as evidenced by public support. Voting will be made available through email, social media and the chamber websitecarbonvalleychamber.com. Visit the chamber directory online to nominate a business. Send nominations to rachel@carbonvalleychamber.com or by facebook message by January 6!

Business of the Year

This award will go to a highly engaged business which has participated and supported chamber events through volunteering its time, donated sponsorships and/or given resources to benefit the chamber. This business and its representative(s) are present at regular monthly events and has taken advantage of the chamber’s many benefits and programs, is a positive example of what it means to belong to the Carbon Valley Chamber and has encouraged other business to join. A small and large business of the year will be named.

Volunteer of the Year

An individual employee, representative or business owner who has shown leadership by example as a volunteer at events on chamber committees or as a past Director on the Board. This member has over the last year committed themselves to be called upon to support chamber events or in a leadership capacity and has been dependable in that capacity. This person is highly dedicated to the mission of the chamber and is the familiar face seen by members and the community alike at events.

Community Impact Award

Formerly known as the Hoffman Award, this prestigious designation will go to the business, non-profit or individual who has shown exemplary level outreach in efforts to make the Carbon Valley community a better place for all. Whether this is in a business capacity or through charity work, the lasting impact made by this chamber member will be undeniable. The award recipient will have a reputation for integrity, business excellence and community involvement.

Thursday, January 16, 11:30AM – 1:00PM Saddleback Golf Club State of the Chamber and Towns. The chamber will share its strategic plan, program goals and initiatives for 2014 and Firestone, Frederick and Dacono will also share pertinent information for businesses in 2014 such as development updates.

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Fatwing Flyers Christmas Gift Drop

The Fatwing Flyers are a club of Powered parachute pilots every month they hold a Wing Ding or group gathering. Powered parachute pilots come from all around the state to participate in the flying and fun with the club. Powered parachutes or PPCs are a light sport aircraft that are used primarily for low and slow observation type flying. A PPC consists of a cart with 1 or 2 seats and a ram air wing. The wing and cart are coupled together by the wings risers which suspend the cart below the wing approximately 20'. PPCs are fun and versatile air craft that are simply a joy to fly. Imagine riding a motorcycle in the sky. PPC's usually are seen flying down low around 200-400' for the best view but can climb to higher altitudes of 10,000' or higher depending on the type of pilot. The engines are 65-100 horse power and the typical PPC has a top speed of about 35-45 mph depending on wind direction. Ted Wilson, the Fatwings resident PPC instructor, suggested we take up a collection and get gifts for local kids during the planning stages for the December Wing Ding. The club agreed and the "Fatwing Flyers Gift Drop" was underway. Through the Carbon Valley Rotary the Fatwings were connected with 5 local parents and 14 children. We collected just under $800 in donations that were used for grocery gift cards and wrapped presents for the kids. We also received pizza gift cards for the families from the new owners at Black Jack Pizza in Firestone. Thanks Shawna! A Wing Ding is all about the location. PPC's usually fly out of a large hay field and need open interesting country to fly over. Scott Berger and Vicky Vogltanz have a perfect PPC air field at their farm in Frederick. Scott and Vicky were great supporters and really brought out the Christmas spirit for the event. At each Wing Ding there is a little competition between pilots. This one was no different. The competition for the coveted Fatwing Flyer traveling trophy was a drop competition. Each pilot drops a bean bag or in this case a plush toy over a target area. Closest toy to the target wins. Despite higher than normal winds the Fatwings took to the air loaded with plush toy skydivers. The pilots put on a great show for the families and the traveling trophy was won by Frederick local PPC pilot Dan Fanning. The families, the Fatwings, and all our guests all had a wonderful time and have decided to make this a club tradition. Hope to see you all at the field next Christmas!

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New Year New Colors

Many of us may find Pantone’s pick for color of the year Radiant Orchid too daring, but Sherwin Williams’ pick for 2014, Exclusive Plum (SW6263) would be a perfect choice for any room. Sherwin Williams refers to it as, ‘a balance of cool blue and feisty red with a splash of gray.’ I refer to the hue as a gray violet. Sherwin Williams pairs it with a variety of colors including greens, golds, grays and white. Our favorite combinations for Exclusive Plum are greens and golds yet we also appreciate a crisp white against it. Use a lighter, brighter green to energize a room and an earthy medium gold for an organic feel. If a shade of purple is still much for you, try it as an accent color on one wall. Our choices for colors to pair with Exclusive Plum: Eastlake Gold (SW0009), Pennywise (SW6349) and Plantation Brown (SW7520). Benjamin Moore has also announced its 2014 Color of the Year, ’ Breath of Fresh Air,‘ and describes it as a, ‘gorgeous, ethereal blue serving as a new neutral that is livable and functional.’ I like the color. One of our clients, Mary describes it as, ‘Versatile - A sky-blue without the cheeky insolence of so many other pastel blues.’ And that is how Benjamin Moore introduces its ‘New’ neutral palette - a shift away from candy or Easter egg colors - more tints, softened and filtered pastels as the new neutrals. For more information call Tim Zaerr at Blue Parrot Painting at 303.678.8442 or visit www. blueparrotpainting.com.

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One of the great things about working at a greenhouse is that even during the dreary, cold, winter months we are still surrounded by beautiful green & blooming plants. It’s a joy to see something living when everything outside is sleeping. There are many plants you can grow in your home during the winter months! Consider forcing bulbs indoors, either in a vase or shallow dish with some water or plant them in soil. Paperwhites and Hyacinth are both known for their scent which makes them doubly pleasant to grow! Amaryllis are grown for their majestic beauty and, when properly cared for, can be grown year after year. Cyclamen are another wonderful winter bloomer. Easy to care for, fragrant and long-blooming, these dainty flowers will brighten up any windowsill. Caring for your indoor plants during the winter months is easy. Since they are typically going through a period of rest, they will not need to be fertilized. Pay careful attention to the moisture in your soil and water, with room temperature water, when it begins to feel dry. Warm, dry air from our heating systems can cause plants to dry out more quickly during the winter months. There are some pests which can become an issue indoors. Fungus gnats are small & black and tend to fly right in front of your face making them quite pesky. Since they lay their eggs in the top layer of soil you will typically see these appear when you are keeping your soil just a bit too moist. Letting it dry out, watering from the bottom or applying diatomaceous earth on the top of the soil are all good methods for getting rid of the gnats. Spider mites are another pest that thrives in hot, dry conditions. Plants such as Ivy, Schefflera, Bamboo, and Palms are particularly prone to them. The best control is catching the infestation early so that you can treat it with soap & water or horticultural oil. Mites tend to be on the underside of the leaves (you will see small, white or black flecks) which makes them tricky to control. You may also see webbing on your plants when the infestation is more severe. When spring arrives, it’s time to begin fertilizing and consider re-potting any plants that are rootbound. Happy Gardening!

Frederick Announces Top 10 in ‘13 Town staff votes on Frederick’s biggest accomplishments in 2013

As 2013 ends and 2014 begins, the Town of Frederick staff rounded up the biggest achievements that propelled the community forward this year. We hope you enjoy this list, as voted on by Town of Frederick staff. Based on this compilation, the community of Frederick has a lot to look forward to in 2014! 10. Police Car Design Contest Winner – The Frederick Police Department created a new design for their police cars this year and won Best Chevy Caprice in Law & Order Magazine’s 2013 Police Vehicle Design Contest! Over 200 entries competed in the national design contest, with Frederick winning top honors for a design created by a committee of Frederick PD officers with elements of the community they serve in mind. 9. FRA Phase 2 Wins Starburst Award – The second phase of Frederick Recreation Area includes horseshoe pits, a new pavilion, grass turf, a parking lot, a bathroom, the new Hooked on Frederick mural and a Starburst Award. Given to recognize excellence in the use of Colorado Lottery proceeds, the Starburst Award honors projects that promote communitybuilding, partnership, conservation and commitment to the recreation needs of Colorado residents. 8. Two New Schools Open in Frederick – The St. Vrain Valley School District opened two new schools in Frederick in 2013, with Spark! Discovery Preschool and Thunder Valley K-8. Both of these schools diversify the education offerings in Frederick. 7. Around Frederick – Frederick gained a new historical tome this year when Historical Preservation Commissioner

ACROSS 1 Pauline letter providing a strong defense of justiﬁcation by faith (abbr) 4 Hinged door fastener 8 Paul wrote a letter to Christians in this city where he was later executed 12 More than impress 13 Canyon rebound 14 Chain from Scandinavia with a store in Centennial 15 Skeleton part 17 Pauline letter stressing the glory of Christ (abbr) 18 Snapshots 19 Paul wrote one letter about Philemon’s runaway 21 Young friend to whom Paul wrote two letters of instructional encouragement 23 Miss the routine grounder 25 Cargo weight 26 Before midday (abbr) 27 Spring mo. 30 Spine-tingling 32 Santa winds 33 Letter stressing Christian joy and victory written by Paul in prison (abbr) 34 Short time (abbr) 35 Mideast ruler 36 Laura Petrie’s husband 37 Family car 39 “Gross!”

Sean Scott gave his time to compile a photo history called Around Frederick. Sean has donated his royalties from the book to the Frederick Historic Preservation Commission, so a portion of the book’s sales will go back to helping record and celebrate Frederick’s history. Around Frederick can currently be purchased at Town Hall for $21.99. 6. Community BBQ Tour – The Board of Trustees made their way through all of Frederick’s neighborhoods on the Community BBQ Tour this summer. They grilled up some hot dogs and got the chance to have one on one conversations about anything on residents’ minds including park upkeep issues, town practices and policies and current and future development taking place in Frederick. The casual environment helped pull in residents who have never even been to Town Hall, and going out into the neighborhoods went a long way in keeping the community connected as it grows. 5. Ballot Measure 2A – In November, voters approved a ballot measure to allow the town to keep revenues that exceed the TABOR growth calculation. The measure was prompted by an excess in 2012 that came mostly from building permit fees. With the passage of this measure, the town can now use this extra revenue to make our community a better place by paying for park improvements and maintenance, street maintenance and police department needs. 4. Indian Peaks Medical Center Opening – Longmont United Hospital broke ground in March at the site that would soon become the Indian Peaks Medical Center (IPMC). At the beginning of December, they celebrated their grand opening and open house of the first of four planned phases of development on the 70-acre site. The first phase includes a two-story medical complex that encompasses services such as family practice, obstetrics, imaging, lab, cardiology, orthopedics, integrated therapies and nutrition consultation. This great new addition to our community will draw even more development to the area,

40 “Forget !” 41 Commandments count 42 Guitar great Paul 44 Paul wrote two letters to the Christians in this Greek city 47 Two letters to church founded by Paul on his second missionary journey (abbr) 51 Pecunia non (Latin saying “money does not stink”) 52 Lawyer’s charge 54 Prepare for publication 55 Forbidden perfume brand? 56 Expression of disgust 58 Pontiac muscle car 59 Local entrepreneurial orgs. 60 Bert who played the Cowardly Lion 61 Moray, for one DOWN 1 Yaks 2 Illegally off base (abbr) 3 Singer Horne or actress Olin 4 Man 5 N.C. State, Duke and Georgia Tech are in it 6 Fired a pistol 7 Kind of party 8 Wisconsin town where the Republican Party was born

9 What you hope your boss does to your request (2 wds) 10 Garage pro 11 Sitting duck, to a swindler 16 First mate? 20 Before, in poetry 22 Doug who coached the Denver Nuggets in the 1980s 24 Indignant at having been treated unfairly 27 They’re often in a jam 28 Place where a print is produced from ﬁlm (2 wds) 29 Bone near the diaphragm 31 Flushed 32 Bon(cleanser) 37 Capitol Hill VIP 38 Fishing gear 41 Pauline letter including an emphasis on good works arising from salvation 43 Murder, Wrote“ 45 Country music’s McEntire 46 Blood preﬁx 48 Do a lawn job 49 Construction location 50 Abbr. for an aircraft not needing a long runway 53 Pauline letter stressing Christian unity (abbr) 57 Four-bagger (abbr)

so stay tuned for more additions soon! 3. Website Redesign – www.frederickco.gov got more than just a facelift this year, with new interactive communication tools accompanying a new design that reflects the vibrancy of the Frederick community. Along with more user-friendly navigation, the new website gives the ability to send email updates on many different topics and has a Request Tracker that residents can use to ask questions and report issues like potholes and street light outages. 2. Downtown Revitalization – Huge strides were made this year to begin the revitalization of Downtown Frederick. Public improvements including updates to Crist Park with a brand new gazebo and splash pad as well as banners, benches and trash cans were added throughout Downtown. New events were created to draw traffic into the downtown area such as the Downtown Sounds concert series, Deck the Downtown Contest and the Festive Fridays pop-up gift shops and entertainment. The Frederick Market was also reoriented to lead into downtown and hosted new monthly special events. A Downtown Business Association was also formed and is growing every month. Expect more from Downtown Frederick in 2014, starting with the opening of Georgia Boys BBQ Smokehouse in January. 1. Weathering the Flood – In 2013, the community was tested with a natural disaster the likes of which the area has never seen. The community met the challenge with a renewed since of togetherness, from volunteers who helped clean out their neighbors flooded basements, to several departments and government agencies working together to create a seamless emergency response. While Frederick is not completely back to normal with repairs still needed to public infrastructures, those who call Frederick home can be assured in the strength of their community moving forward.

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Captain Jim Klug of the Frederick-Firestone Fire District Named Colorado Fire Instructor of the Year

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At the Annual Meeting of the Colorado State Fire Chiefs on December 5, 2013, Captain Jim Klug of the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District was presented with Colorado's Fire Instructor of the Year Award. This prestigious award is presented annually by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control to recognize truly outstanding fire instructors whose extraordinary contributions serve as an example and challenge for all other fire instructors throughout Colorado. This award is presented to a person who exemplifies dedication, professionalism, and enthusiasm for training fire service personnel in the State of Colorado. “Through his commitment and service, Captain Klug has made immeasurable impact on the Colorado fire service,” said Paul Cooke, Director of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control. The Fire Instructor of the Year award is made in the name of Larry Kettelhut, an individual whose accomplishments in the field of fire service training are meant to serve as the standard by which nominees shall be measured. The recipient is selected through a peer nomination and committee review process. Following are but some of the comments that were made by his peers on the nomination forms: • Jim is constantly bringing new ideas to teach and encourage team building. • Jim is the most patient, gracious and selfless person I know when it comes to the position of Training Officer or Instructor. • Jim is always willing to listen to ideas and take on projects in order to assure that the training takes place and is a success. When presented the award, Captain Jim Klug said, “Thank you so much! I was absolutely shocked when I found out that I was the recipient of this year’s award. I think back to the seven other Instructors that have received this award, and I can’t believe that there were individuals out there that see me at that same level. I am truly honored.” The Division of Fire Prevention and Control extended its gratitude to Captain Jim Klug for all he does and has done to make Colorado a safer place for our fire service and those who live, work, and play in Colorado. Captain Jim Klug has been a part of the Frederick-Firestone F.P.D. since June 2008, and has been in the fire service for 13 years. Captain Jim Klug also serves as Vice President of the Colorado State Fire Training Officer’s Association, Secretary of the Weld County

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APA & CPA Offer Strategies to Minimize Holiday Stress

The holiday season can bring added stress to the many Americans who already experience high stress throughout the year. Money, in particular, can be a cause of stress, as people feel demands to purchase gifts, prepare decadent meals and spend Rich Marsh money entertaining or traveling to visit Attorney At Law family. The American Psychological ~Connected to Carbon Valley~ Association’s (APA) Stress in AmericaTM survey has repeatedly 255 Weaver Park Rd. #200 • Longmont 80501 found that money is one of the top 3 303.776.8499 stressors for Denverites (along with work and the economy), and it is important to recognize its heightened effect during the holidays. “The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, but there are some steps you can take to help manage your stress,” Dr. Stephanie Smith said. “You can begin by developing a simple approach that helps you set realistic goals. Then, be sure to make time to relax and enjoy low-key celebrations with good friends and family.” APA and the Colorado Psychological Association (CPA) suggest the following strategies to help manage your holiday stress: • Reframe. Refocus the holiday season on spending time with loved ones by creating a realistic budget for gifts and reminding your children that the holidays aren’t about expensive toys. This reframing can help you better manage your spending stress and redefine the celebration around what’s truly important. • Volunteer. Make the primary focal point of the holiday about helping others in need. Go to a local charity, such as a soup kitchen or a shelter, where you and your loved ones can volunteer together during the holidays and throughout the year. Helping others can put your challenges in perspective and build stronger community relationships. • Be active. We are lucky to live in the beautiful state of Colorado - and many of us love to enjoy the outdoors. Don’t give up activity around the holiday time as exercise and physical activity can be an effective way to manage stress. Many local parks and community centers have holiday activities for the family, which can keep your family active and away from the constant temptations of fattening foods and expensive gifts that appear around the holidays. • Take time for yourself. Taking care of yourself helps you to take better care of others in your life. Go for a long walk, take a needed nap, relax by reading something that interests you or listen to your favorite music. By slowing down you may find you have a better outlook on the season and more energy to accomplish your holiday goals. • Seek support. Talk about stress related to money and the holidays with your friends and family whom you trust. Getting things out in the open can help you navigate your feelings and work toward a solution. If you continue to feel overwhelmed, consider talking with a psychologist, who can help you develop strategies to better manage your stress. A psychologist has the skills and professional training to help people learn to manage stress and cope more effectively with life’s problems. For additional information on stress and lifestyle and behavior, visit www.apa.org/helpcenter, read the blog www.yourmindyourbody.org and follow @apahelpcenter on Twitter. To find out more about CPA visit www. coloradopsych.org and follow us on Twitter at @coloradopsych.

Deanna Levarsky and Amy Steizner are a dynamic mother/daughter team that share many interests including reading, cooking, and fitness. But above all, they share the love of travel! Seeing the opportunity to help family, friends and clients benefit from their vast travel experiences and love of travel research motivated them to open Cruise Planners in September of 2013. They began their business primarily because they had trouble finding an agent to help with their personal vacations. The agents they were working with were not returning calls and did not have the answer, nor did they offer to find the answers. Deanna and Amy always loved all forms of travel. They’ve enjoyed cruises to Alaska, Mexico, and the Caribbean, but also traveled through Europe and used all-Inclusive resorts. As a team, they have great knowledge of many domestic vacation destinations from coast to coast including the coast of California, wine county, Las Vegas, New York City, Washington D.C., Charleston and Savannah, just to name a few. Oh! We can’t forget the wonderful world of Disney! These ladies love finding unusual locations, extra savings and new experiences for their clients. “Planning vacations for our clients is almost as exciting as the trip itself,” They shared. Cruise Planners is a national company that has a tremendous reputation for quality, service and value. They are an award-winning travel company and are top producers with virtually every cruise line so they can provide you with preferential cruises and best valued packages. If you are traveling alone or with a group they have a vacation package just for you. Their services are free; they can help you research, plan and book your vacation or just help you with the final details. By becoming one of their clients you have access to an amazing number of special promotions and destinations that may not be available to individuals. They are also certified in Special Needs travel and can help provide needed equipment and supplies onboard a ship as well as most destinations around the world. Why use Cruise Planners? “Because we are here for you!” They stay on top of current and timely promotions. Deanna says, “No two clients are alike and through our knowledge and research, Amy and I make sure you get the best value at the best price for the trip that is right for you. We are destination specialists and experienced travelers and can give you insider tips based on our experiences and connections.” So why don’t you pick up the phone or go on-line today to start planning that vacation of your dreams. If it is trying your luck in Las Vegas or shaking hands with Mickey in Disneyland, Deanna and Amy look forward to meeting and talking with you. It is their desire to make your dream vacation come true. Call Deanna Levarsky at 720-638-7241 or dlevarsky@cruiseplanners.com or contact Amy Steizner at 303-834-8624 or astelzner@cruiseplanners.com. You can also call toll free at 1-877507-6365. Visit the website at www.gonnacruise.com and Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gonnacruise.

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SCHOOL MATTERS

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Betty Heath Teaches 6th Grade Writers

Mrs. Betty Heath, a local Firestone writer for the Longmont Daily Times- Call, spent the day with 6th grader writers at Coal Ridge Middle School. She spoke to the students about developing their writing skills and daily techniques to use in the classroom and at home. She also talked about developing and writing her weekly column and is planning to come back in the spring to work on poetry with them!

William Bixler…

Wow! A new year is on the horizon as we start 2014! It is hard to believe that another year has passed and we are faced with new goals and opportunities. Last year (2013), tragedy struck in a huge way as we learned that there were some students who felt the need to take their lives. This can be devastating as it dashes the dreams of families, schools and friends. What do we do as a community? We pray, we try to encourage, we listen, we cry and we… you fill in the blank. It is hard to know exactly what to do afterward, but as we look to our new year I believe one thing every student can commit to is to take a stance against making fun of others around you. It is interesting to find the character Ishmael, in the Bible, making fun of Isaac, his younger stepbrother. In Genesis 21: 9 it says, “But Sarah saw Ishmael—the son of Abraham and her Egyptian servant Hagar—making fun of Isaac.” Who would have guessed that Abraham had a bully as a son and a son that was bullied! This continues to be a problem in our world today. Choose to make a difference. If you hear about someone making fun of someone else, speak out against it, grab a trusted friend or teacher and don’t let it continue. There is no winning for anyone if we allow, “making fun of others” to continue. If words and actions can turn other’s hearts away from depression, seclusion, deception and defeat, may it be so! No one wants to have any student shorten his or her life in 2014. Although we can’t always pinpoint bullying with suicide, we can determine that it can bring others down. In future articles, I want to highlight students that are using their God-given talents and abilities to make a difference in other’s lives. One individual student who takes a stand against this kind of activity is William Bixler. Now a senior at Mead High School, William has tried to be one who encourages other students with his actions and words. It is not always easy to take a stand for what is right. William was a part of a student tour in which he played a part in a drama called “Everything.” In this drama, the character that played Jesus stood in and took the beating that the other character was receiving by others in the drama. It was hard to watch, but it portrayed a truth that when you stand up for Jesus, He is standing for you. He calls us to take a stand for this kind of righteousness! You may be made fun of in living this kind of lifestyle. But is it worth it to bring about that kind of change to better our community? How can you be that kind of change-agent? We all need encouragement. Let’s make our community a place where encouraging one another is not taken for granted nor set on the shelf. To learn from a great hero of our modern media—Kid President, “If you can’t say anything nice, then you aren’t thinking hard enough.” Be encouraged!

Romans Invade Imagine Charter School!

Third grade students at Imagine Charter School recently brought their lessons on Ancient Rome to life with a culminating event called Rome Day, which is becoming a much-anticipated annual event. They came to school dressed as and presented on their favorite historical Roman citizen, god, or goddess. Students feasted on a Roman meal fit for a patrician (a wealthy Roman citizen) that included chicken, Roman “hamburgers”, bread, grapes, cucumbers, carrots, hard boiled eggs, and other Roman delights. After learning about the Circus Maximus and Roman chariot races, the students went to Imagine Charter School’s version of the Circus Maximus and participated in their very own chariot races. Instead of wood and steel, the third graders made their chariots out of cardboard. Instead of horses, the chariots were pulled by follow third graders. Wearing their finest tunics, togas and armor, the students had fun while learning about ancient Rome. For more information about Imagine Charter School, call them today at 303-772-3711.

Little Blessings Preschool LLC is Now Enrolling!

• 1 Part time opening (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for ages 3 and up • Fully licensed in home Christian preschool • Owner certified Lead Teacher • Daily preschool curriculum and Bible lesson • CPR, First Aid certified • Gymnastics, dance, and music classes offered monthly • Monthly Field Trip and outings • 8 passenger vehicle • Large, fenced back yard and walking distance to two parks • Reasonably priced: includes snacks and lunch • Hours of Operation: 7-5:15 Please call Christine O'Dell @303-482-5352 or visit our website for complete details. www.littleblessingspreschoolllc.webs.com.

Parenting Advice

Best thing I ever did was teach my kids each other's love languages. Ellie just came to me to tell me how good Hudson is reading. I reminded her his language is words of affirmations so I told her to go tell him directly. They have been best friend since. When a kid says they are bored, I ask them, what is Em's language and they say 'quality time'. The light bulb goes off and they run to her knowing she will always play w/ them...... taking ownership of loving each other is such a blessing in this household! To learn your child's/spouse's love language: Go to www. http://www.5lovelanguages.com/ and click on proﬁles!

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Aims Community College student awarded 2013 International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation Batchelor Scholarship

Aims Community College Air Traffic Control student, Matthew Parker, has been awarded the 2013 ISTAT Foundation Batchelor Scholarship in the amount of $10,000.00. Les Wilkinson, Aims Community College Air Traffic Control Coordinator, explained in an e¬¬¬-mail that only one applicant was allowed to enter from each Aviation-related school. Mr. Wilkinson wrote, “I feel this is a real honor to have Matt chosen.” The official letter from the ISTAT Foundation stated the ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Committee found Mr. Parker’s achievements to be exemplary and he shows great potential as a member of the aviation community. Spring semester classes begin January 13. Call Aims today at (970) 330-8008 or visit www.aims.edu for more information on how to register for classes. Aims Community College is one of the most progressive two-year colleges in Colorado. Founded in 1967 in Greeley, Aims has since established locations in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. Curriculum now includes 4,000 day, evening, weekend and online courses annually in more than 160 degree and certificate programs. Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Aims Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution.

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Carbon Valley Santa Cops Program Beneﬁts 187 Children

Wrapping paper, ribbons and gift tags were in abundance Saturday morning, Dec. 14, 2013, as volunteers gave of their time to wrap hundreds of gifts for the annual Santa Cops program. The program is an annual effort by the Firestone, Frederick and Dacono police departments to provide toys, clothing and gifts for children in the Carbon Valley area who may not otherwise have a gift during the holiday season. Gifts and donations came in throughout the past month to the Firestone Police Department to help provide gifts for 187 children this year and sponsor 65 families both in Firestone and unincorporated Weld County. Beverly Medina, the Firestone Municipal Court Clerk and Santa Cops coordinator, said the annual program is a great opportunity for people in the area to give back to the kids. “The generosity bestowed upon the Carbon Valley Santa Cops program is a way for all of us to give to our community,” she said. “It allows many wishes to come true.” Gifts were distributed to the families by a Firestone police officer the week of Dec. 16.

Santa Saturday at the Library

On Saturday, December 7, the American Legion Auxiliary in Firestone co-hosted with the Carbon Valley Library for visits with Santa. It was such a cold day, but over 300 folks (parents, grandparents, friends and about 180 kids) braved the weather to have some special time with Santa. Some did photo ops with just the kids and some did family pictures for their scrapbooks or Christmas cards. We arrived at 10:30 and there were many already in line waiting for the magic moment. Visits were scheduled from 11:00 to 1:00 but went well past 2:30. The youngsters were given treat bags to take with them and a promise that if they were good, Santa would bring them something on their wish list. Our youngest visitor was 6 days old and the others ranged all the way to 11 years. We, at the Legion want to know how much we appreciate our communities for bringing the little ones out. We were rewarded by the smiles, the bright eyes, and the hugs we got from the children. If you missed it this year, be sure to mark your calendar for the first Saturday in December, 2014 as "Santa Saturday at the Library".

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Frederick, CO With the closing of the United States Postal Service Contract Station located off Colorado Blvd., Please let the Frederick Post Office be your Full Service Post Office. We offer Full-service retail windows and providing all services for your mailing and shipping needs. We have a full line for shipping boxes, padded envelopes, gift boxes & envelopes and many misc shipping supplies. We provide shipping services for both International and Domestic locations. We offer Post Offices boxes for customers that choose that 24/7 service for mail pickup, some at no charge, depending on location. We also accept U.S. Passport application, by appointment, Mon-Fri. Call for hours and to set your appointment. The staff at the Frederick Post Office wishes you a Peaceful, Prosperous, and very Happy New Year! We appreciate your past business and look forward to serving the TriCity area in 2014!! Thanks, Monte, Crystal, Shirley, Pam, and Dana

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z Digital Library Overview - If you are comfortable with using your tablet or smartphone to download apps, might have tried downloading ebooks or audiobooks from OverDrive, and are ready to see what else the library has to offer, this class is for you. We will give you an introduction to our free digital resources, including eBook vendors Axis 360 and OverDrive, Audio eBook vendors OverDrive and OneClickDigital and eMagazines from Zinio. Feel free to bring your own device. (Participants should be comfortable downloading apps and navigating their devices.) Registration required. – 6 pm; Tuesday, January 7.

z Business Start-Up Orientation - This free comprehensive program has been designed to be a starting place for anyone who is considering jumping into business for the first time (or the second time with a better outcome). This seminar will provide you with a Colorado Start-Up Guide, free library resources to support your business and websites, as well as a general overview of the things to consider when starting a business, including: business licensing requirements, business tax z es you are required to pay, legal forms of organization, components of a business plan, marketing essentials, management requirements, financial planning, funding your business, grant opportunities, putting a business plan together, and launching your business. Registration required. – 6 pm. Thursday, January 9. z Benefits of a Plant Based Diet with Charlotte Rose - It's that time of year...Time to reflect upon all our little indulgences over the holidays and look at what we can do differently. Join resident Charlotte Rose for a presentation and conversation about the benefits of a plant-based diet. She will look at ways diet can lead to degenerative disease and cover the 8 principles that anyone can easily incorporate now to feel better tomorrow. Participants will go home with resources to help get them started. – 6:30 pm; Tuesday, January 14. z GoodReads Class - Learn what Goodreads is all about. Create an account, keep track of all the books you read and want to read. Connect with your friends, book clubs, reading recommendations, reviews, author updates, and more! Registration required. Please bring your own laptop or device. We will be going over the browser version in detail, not the app in this class. Participants should be familiar with basic web browsing and their computer/device. – 6:30 pm; Wednesday, January 15. z Conversation with the Author - "No one understands the octopus. With eight arms, three hearts, camouflaging skin, and a disarmingly sentient look behind its highly evolved eyes, how could it appear anything but utterly alien? Octopuses have been captivating humans for as long as we have been catching them. Many cultures have octopus-centric creation myths, art, and, of course, cuisine. For all of our ancient fascination and millions of dollars' worth of modern research, however, we still have not been able to get a firm grasp on these enigmatic creatures." Join local author Katherine Harmon Courage for a presentation based on her book "Octopus!: The Most Mysterious Creature in the Sea." – 6:30 pm; Thursday, January 16. z Game Crafting - Calling all gamers, artists and original thinkers...join us every third Monday from 4-6 pm to help create a new board game from scratch. We will be designing the game, the board, the cards - everything from the ground up and then have it made. We will start out playing some of the most popular games out there, and then go on to design our own game. So whether you like to play games, make the games, or would like to help with the artwork/photos for the game, come on down! We will be limiting this group to 16 people; for ages 12 to adult. Registration required. – 4 pm; Monday, January 20.

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If your 2014 New Year’s Resolution involves a career change, here are a few steps to lead you on the right path. 1.) Formally assess your desires and skills to identify all the possible career choices. Two free resources for assessment: Career Cruising (http://highplains.libguides.com/jobs) or College in Colorado (www. CollegeInColorado.org). Career assessments will analyze the skills that you already have in relation to your interests and provide a list of possible professions. 2.) Read through the results of your assessment and list the choices that most appeal to you. Do some research into each of the fields and find out: job qualifications, required education, average salary, current trends in the business, etc. Career Cruising is useful for this research, too. The Occupational Outlook Handbook has a wealth of information for a variety of professions and is available online http://www.bls.gov/ ooh/. Narrow your choices based on this information and then contact professionals in the fields to ask about realities of the career and tips for people entering the profession. e3.) Now that you have decided on a new career option, build a new resume. Analyze past professional and volunteer experiences for any activities that apply to the new career. If you are lacking in experience, look for volunteer and intern opportunities that can develop your skills. Use free online trainings to improve your knowledge at places like Learn4Life (available through the Library), GCFLearnFree (http://www.gcflearnfree.org/), Coursera (https://www.coursera.org/), or Khan Academy (http://www.khanacademy.org/). Start researching schools if your new career path requires a formal education. As you build your skills, create and update a resume that is specifically geared towards your new professional goals. Now start your new job search! For more help, visit the Job Zone at the Carbon Valley Regional Library every Tuesday from 1:00-2:30pm and our online job guide at http://highplains.libguides.com/jobs.

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child care please e-mail information to carbonvalley@gmail.com. This listing is free as space is available. The CVCR is not responsible for any errors or issues with individuals/services.

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As marijuana becomes available for recreational use throughout Colorado, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) remind motorists that it is illegal to drive while impaired by marijuana. Similar to alcohol, there is an established impairment level in Colorado of five nanograms of active tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the active psychoactive component of marijuana—per milliliter of whole blood. Driving while impaired by any substance is illegal and unsafe. “There are some who do not feel that marijuana can impair driving, but it does,” said Darrell Lingk, Director of the Office of Transportation Safety at CDOT. “Marijuana affects reaction time, short-term memory, hand-eye coordination, concentration and perception of time and distance. And just like alcohol, people driving while impaired by marijuana can receive a DUI.” According to the Colorado Judicial Branch, there were 24,742 DUI and DWAI cases filed in 2012 throughout the state of Colorado. Upon a DUI conviction, a person must undergo an alcohol and drug evaluation completed by the probation department within The Colorado Judicial Branch. The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) collects data from the alcohol and drug evaluations which shows that out 23,519 evaluations in 2012, evaluators note that marijuana was involved in 1,045 evaluations. CDOT has been working alongside the marijuana industry and other state and local agencies for the past six months to develop policies and education efforts to inform marijuana users about the dangers of driving while impaired. “We’ve had a seat at the table as CDOT and others determine how best to educate the public on safety issues,

providing insight into how best to get the message out that impaired driving is illegal and dangerous,” said Mike Elliott, Executive Director of the Medical Marijuana Industry Group. “CDOT and the industry want to stress the importance of using this newly legalized drug in a safe manner.” “We’re trying to gather as many facts as possible about marijuana impaired driving to give us a baseline on the current situation in Colorado to better inform and educate the public on this issue,” said Amy Ford, Director of Communications at CDOT. “Recreational marijuana is a new liberty afforded to Coloradans 21 years old and older, and we urge people to be responsible by not driving impaired.” Colorado law enforcement officers are trained in the detection of impairment of alcohol and drugs; and many are specially trained Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Colorado’s Express Consent Law requires any driver to consent to a chemical test if a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person is driving under the influence or their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired because of alcohol, drugs or both. Any driver who refuses to take a chemical test will immediately lose their driver’s license and will be classified a persistent drink driver. Consequences of refusal include one year driving license revocation and mandatory ignition interlock for two years and alcohol education and therapy classes as specified by law. In addition to driving impaired, it is also illegal to consume or display marijuana on any public roadway, to have marijuana in the passenger area of a vehicle in an open container, container with a broken seal, or if there is evidence marijuana has been consumed. These laws are in place to ensure the safety of all users of Colorado roadways. “From the perspective of law enforcement, the legalization of recreational marijuana hasn’t changed the DUI law. If you drive high, you will get a DUI,” said Colonel Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “Officers are trained to detect impairment of all substances—including marijuana.” The Heat Is On campaign, which includes both alcohol and drug-impaired driving, runs throughout the year with 12 specific DUI enforcement periods centered on national holidays and large public events. More details about the campaign, including DUI enforcement plans, arrest totals and safety tips, can be found at HeatIsOnColorado.com.

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By H.G. Keller Barry and Susan Nelson’s firstborn, David, is one of those very rare children who gets bored after having mastered quantum mechanics by his ninth birthday. Raising him in the Christian faith, they soon find that he is asking piercing theological questions concerning evolution vs Creation, and that they need expert help in providing him with answers. In the same way they sought out college professors to tutor him in advanced mathematics and physics, they turn to their church’s pastor, who is both a medical doctor and a Doctor of Philosophy. Rev. Johnson’s incredibly detailed discussions with David examine every facet of the debate.

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and resolve the mystery of human creation. David's Gift is an effort to put forth ideas on how it all could have happened. Contact Mr. Keller at Davidsgift771@ gmail.com with your thoughts about this book and find out about his next literary project. The book is available on Amazon. com, Barnes and Noble and Xulonpress. com, and on major book sellers web sites worldwide. ISBN #9781628399899. There are book reviews for David’s Gift available on Amazon.

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Area Churches Dacono New Horizons Christian Church Worship 10:00 a.m. & Bible School 9:00a 303-833-3013 530 Cherry St., Dacono Pastor Rob Thomas

Carbon Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church 418 8th St. #A, Dacono, CO 80514 Sabbath School 10:00 A.M. Saturday Worship Service 11:15 A.M. Pastor Frank Wilson 720-939-5472 www.carbonvalleysda.org First Baptist Church of Dacono Sun. School 10:00a Morning Service 11a Sun. Eve. 6p Wed. Prayer Meeting 6p 717 Dahlia St., Dacono, 303-833-2527 Pastor Samuel Sanchez Northern Hills Christian Church Services & Sun. School at 9:09a & 10:44a Saturday Service at 5:05 p.m. 720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas The Fort Foursquare Church Sun. Worship 11:00 AM 217 4th St., Dacono, CO 80514 thefortchurch@yahoo.com Pastor David Findley Frederick Living Water North Gate Thursday’s: Youth Group 7pm Friday’s: Celebrate Recovery 7pm Sunday’s: Donuts, Coffee & Juice 9-10am Sunday’s: Celebration Time - 10am First Saturday of every month: The Brook Worship Night at 7pm Call 303-668-1329 for current Home Groups and Bible Studies info 7073 Colo. Blvd. Frederick www.livingwater.la Pastor: Steve Owings L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School 9a & Service 10a 451 Oak St., Frederick (303)451-5433 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30am Saturday: 6:00pm Sun.: 10:30am and 12:30pm Espanol & 5:00pm Espanol (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor

St. Dimitrie the New Orthodox Church Saturdays 6:00p Vespers, Bible Study Sun. 9:00a Matins;10:00a Divine Liturgy Sun. School 11:00a 6060 Puritan Lane, Frederick, CO 80516 303 460-7035; www.sfdimitrie.org Rev. Fr. Loan Bogdan Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. 5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rmcc.org Lead Pastor Shan Moyers St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal Cowboy Christian Fellowship Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. Rinn UMC 3783 Weld Cty Rd 20 Frederick Sue-Marie or Galen at 3- 661-0841. or e-mail gasue303@msn.com. Frederick Foursquare Spanish Church Sun. Services 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Wed. at 7:00 p.m. 720-933-7117 211 Dunmire St., Evanston, between Frederick and Firestone Pastor Laura Salazar Rinn United Methodist Church Worship 9:30a Sun. School 10:45a Cowboy Fellowship Weds. 7:00p 3783 WCR 20 & I-25 W., Frontage Rd. 303-776-1578 rinnumc@hotmail.com Rev. Barbara Johns-Schleicher

Tri-Town Baptist Church Sun. School 9:00a Worship 10:00a & 5p Wed. King’s Kids 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 420 Johnson St. (Oak St.), Frederick 303-833-2826 www.tri-townbaptist.com Pastor Don Veazey Firestone Prairie Community Church Worship Service Sun. at 10:30 a.m. (303)651-1640 www.prairiecc.org Coal Ridge M.S., 6201 Booth Dr, Firestone Pastor Brian Thompson

Abundant Life Church Sunday Service at 10am 4380 Highway 66 1/3 mile east of I-25 Longmont, CO 80504 Grace Point Community Church Firestone, CO 80520 720-217-3407 www.go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon

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

Firestone Baptist Church Sun. School 9a Worship 10a 4040 Coriolos Way, Frederick (Carbon Valley Academy) www.firestonebaptist.com 303-736-9959 Pastor Jason Kokenzie

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 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 are worshipping at 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie. 303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net Pastor Ruby Narucki

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

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 Mead Abundant Life Church Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 970-535-0311 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on south) revspeaks@earthlink.net Pastor Jim Coleman Guardian Angels Catholic Church 15179 WCR 7 in Mead Liturgy: Mon. 5:30 pm Sat. 5:30 pm Sun. 9:00 & 10:30 am 970-535-0721 www.garcc.org Rev. Gregory Ames, Administrator Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss

Platteville St. John Ev. Lutheran Church Sun. School & Bible Class - 9:00 a.m. Sun. Worship - 10:00 a.m. 310 Byers Ave - Platteville (970)785-2021 Pastor Wm. Leerssen Messiahville Baptist 4700 CR 6 (east of I-25) Sun. School 9:45a Service 11a 720-253-5783 NoahsBiblePark.com Pastor Corey Seulean Pastor Moore New Life in Christ Church Iglesia Nueva Vida en Cristo Sun Service 11:00/Servicio Domingo 11:00 a Tues. Bible Study 7:00 pm Martes Estudio Biblico 7:00 pm We are a bilingual church. Somos una iglesia bilingue. 307 Salisbury Ave., Platteville, CO (303)833-2870 Pastor Jose V. Saenz Ft. Lupton Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:00 a.m. Sun. School & Bible Study 10:30 a.m. (303) 857-6827 www.mtcalvaryluth.org 650 S. Park Ave. Ft. Lupton Pastor Keith L. Besel Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Worship 8am Sun. 303-650-6170 204 Park Avenue Ft. Lupton Reverend Gary Sitton

Longmont Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Sun. Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 640 Alpine St., Longmont, CO 80504 303-776-1789 www.coslongmont.org

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

Calvary Chapel of Longmont Sun. Service @ 09:30am Thursday Worship & Prayer @ 07:00pm 1801 Sunset Place Suite D in Longmont 303-870-1861 Pastor: Michael Patrick

St. Columba Orthodox Church Anglican/ Western Rite Sun. Matins 8:30a, Divine Liturgy 9:30a 726 N 119th at Highway 7, Lafayette 720-208-6281 www.stcolumbachurch.org Fr. Les Bundy, Pastor

LifeBridge Christian Church Worship Saturdays at 5 p.m. & Sundays at 9:30 & 11 a.m. 10345 Ute Hwy, Longmont 303.776.2927 www.lbcc.org Pastor Rick Rusaw

Cairn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Progressive, Open and Engaged Sunday Worship:10:00 a.m. Education Hour: 11:30 a.m. www.cairnchristianchurch.com www.facebook.com/cairnchristian.church 1700 Stonehenge Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-442-1861 (p); 303-442-6413 (f) Rev. Dr. Charisa Hunter-Crump CharisaHunterCrump@ CairnChristianChurch.com Misc Areas Seventh Day Baptist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Worship 9:45 am Sabbath School 11:30 am 303-541-9097 www.sdbboulder.org 6710 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder pastorsteveo@gmail.com Pastor Steve Osborn Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Highland Lake Ward Sacrament Meeting 1 p.m. 1721 Red Cloud Road, Longmont Bishop Christopher LeBaron 970-535-4609 Rinn Valley Ward Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m. 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Bishop Paul Glover 303-702-7313 Saddleback Ward Sacrament Meeting 11 a.m. 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Bishop David Parker 303-833-2121 Northern Hills Church Meets Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45am 5061 E. 160th Ave Brighton, CO (on Hwy 7) 720.685.1717 www.northernhills.cc Pastor Rob Kelly If your church is in the Tri-Towns, Erie, or Mead—please e-mail information and we will be happy to list it here, free of charge, to ads@cvadz.com

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Obituaries

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Clarence Sam Rich

Braden Pﬂipsen

Clarence Sam Rich of Dacono died on Tues., Dec. 31, 2013. He was 73 years old. Clarence was born 2-13-1940 to Bird and Mabel Rich in Dolores, CO. He was married to Nancy Rich for 50 years. Clarence is survived by his two daughters Sheila Jasper & Sharmaine Martinez; two sons in-law Mike Jasper & Tom Martinez; and four grandchildren, Shane, Melissa, Natosha, and Megan. A gathering of family members and friends will take place at 1 pm, Sunday, 1-12-14 at The American Legion 3603 1st St., Firestone.

Braden R. Pflipsen, 16, of Mead passed away on December 4, 2013. He was born on November 4, 1997 in Longmont to Greg and Connie (Stiegleiter) Pflipsen. At the time of his passing Braden was a sophomore at Mead High School, where he was a talented three sport athlete. He played on the varsity football team, the baseball team, and the basketball team. He was planning on running track this year in hopes to break the high school record in the mile. Braden lived for sports. He started his competitive baseball career with the Longmont Stealth, a team he played with in the spring and fall from 2009-2012. Braden still holds the Mead Middle School track record for the mile. He also loved hunting, fishing (though he didn’t have the patience to do it much), skiing, snowboarding, and spending time with his family. Braden was never shy about hanging out with his parents. He will be remembered the most for his huge loving heart. Braden’s charismatic presence, contagious laughter and sparkling blue eyes lit up every room he was in. He was a loyal and beloved son, brother, family member, teammate and friend that had a lasting impact on many lives. He is survived by his parents of Mead, two brothers, Nick Pflipsen and Zack Johnson, his grandparents, Barbara Pflipsen of Longmont, CO, Judy Lips of Manzanola, CO., and Patty Stiegleiter of Sandwich, ILL. He is also survived by his great-grandfather George Stiegleiter of Montgomery, ILL, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Braden was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Blaine Pflipsen, Wayne Lips, and Ron Stiegleiter. A Celebration of Braden’s life was held December 9. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Braden Pflipsen Foundation. Make checks payable to Judith Swatzki, and write Braden Pflipsen Foundation in the memo line, c/o Howe Mortuary 439 Coffman St. Longmont, CO 80501.

February 13, 1940 ~ December 31, 2013

November 4, 1997 ~ December 4, 2013

Dennis Nauman

March 25, 1943 ~ December 11, 2013

Dennis Wayne Nauman, 70, of Firestone, died December 11, 2013. He was born in Denver, Colorado on March 25, 1943 to Donald and Eleen (Grant) Nauman. Following his high school graduation he went on to attend and graduate from Kemper Military Academy. On January 8, 1965 he married Joyce Collins in Greeley, Colorado. They later divorced but remained friends. Dennis retired as a Lieutenant with the Longmont Fire Department, was a member of First Christian Church and a member of the Longmont Fire Union. He is survived by his mother Eleen Nauman of Loveland, CO, his former wife Joyce Nauman of Firestone, his children: Todd (Kelly) Nauman and his family of Thornton, CO, Craig (Mishelle) Nauman and his family of Firestone, CO, Troy (Mary) Nauman and his family of Longmont, CO and Linda (Mark) Stanfield and her family of Greeley, CO. He is further survived by his brother Thomas (Debbie) Nauman of Loveland, CO, and five grandchildren. Cremation was entrusted to Howe Mortuary and Cremation Services. Per Dennis' request, no services will be held. Contributions in Dennis' memory may be made at the Howe Mortuary or at any fire station in Longmont, CO.

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Tri-Town Toastmaster’s Club

The Tri-Town Toastmaster’s Club #1112188 has moved to our new location. This club is made up of a diverse group of people who meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s of the month in the Carbon Valley area. Our main purpose is to develop confident public speaking and leadership skills for personal growth in a safe friendly environment. Each meeting lasts an hour and provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member can participate and has the opportunity to develop competent oral communication and leadership skills. Terrified to speak in front of a group? Join us to practice. Looking to improve your communication skills? Don’t worry, there are no instructors or grading; member participation and meeting quality are critiqued by fellow members in a positive yet always room for improvement style. Guests and the general public are always welcome to attend our meetings. You can expect an enjoyable experience with fun, encouragement and networking with business leaders, yet no pressure to participate. We are currently recruiting new members and invite you to attend and bring a friend! Please join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at our new location: Rocky Mountain Christian Church - RMCC Fredrick Campus, 5860 Majestic Street, Frederick, CO 80504. For additional questions, contact one of our board members: VP Education, Julia Davis – Jkdolls@msn.com - 303-775-1106 or VP Membership, Dario Montelongo Jr. – dmontelongojr@comcast.net – 720-670-0209 Additional details can be found by visiting: http://d26toastmasters.org/tri-town/index. htm or http://www.toastmasters.org/

Depression/Bipolar Support Group

Depression/Bipolar support group meets every Monday, alternating between Longmont and Firestone Carbon Valley Library. For more information call Laurie Woodman 303-8109629 or go to our webpage at www.dbsalongspeak.org. A Family and Friends of people with mood illnesses is starting in January. For information call Kevin Sipp at 720-340-2750, or go to our webpage at www,dbsalongspeak.org.

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At some point in our lives, most of us will probably have the need for police, fire department or an ambulance. Our first tendency is to call 9-1-1 especially when the emergency is medically related, but often time people delay calling for other emergencies in which time is just as critical. One such emergency is a house or commercial building fire. It is important for you to know that from the time dispatch receives your 9-1-1 call and sends the alarm to the Fire District, it can take an additional 5 minutes for us to reach you. Since a fire doubles in size every 30 seconds, this can mean the difference between a small, contained fire versus a large fire that could be out of control by the time the Fire District arrives. In addition to increasing damage to your home or business, delaying a call to 9-1-1 can also put your life or that of your loved ones at an increased risk. At an early age we are taught to only call 9-1-1 during an emergency. While this holds true as adults, it is important for you to know that calling the fire department for a fire alarm or actual fire will not cost you anything. You have already paid for this service through your annual property taxes. So next time you smell an odor, your alarm goes off or you suspect a fire, don’t delay, get out of the house to a safe place, and call 9-1-1 immediately. Remember it is important to not to try and fight the fire before calling for help. Call 9-1-1 and get the fire department on the way as soon as possible. Leave the firefighting to the trained first responders, who have the training, skills and tools to do it safely. Be a friend of fire safety first, and call 9-1-1 at the first sign of a fire or other emergency. The Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District is governed by a Board of Directors and provides emergency services, fire protection, prevention and education to the Town of Frederick and the Town of Firestone, as well as areas of unincorporated Weld County.

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Deck the Downtown Contest En Face Dance Studio Wins 2nd & LIFE Fellowship placed third

The votes are in and the winner of the first ever Deck the Downtown Contest is Simplicity Salon. En Face Dance Studio came in second and LIFE Fellowship took third place in the holiday decorating contest which took place Dec. 2-7. Fourteen businesses used their windows as well as outdoor elements to create festive displays for the holiday season. Hundreds of viewers voted for their favorite via an online photo gallery which can still be viewed at www.frederickco.gov/DecktheDowntown. There was also a chance to vote during the first hour of the Frederick Festival of Lights treelighting before the winner was announced. Simplicity Salon will receive $500 courtesy of the Frederick Arts Commission, ad space courtesy of the Carbon Valley Consumer Report as well as a traveling trophy and bragging rights for the year. En Face Dance Studio will receive $250 and ad space for coming in second, and LIFE Fellowship will also receive ad space courtesy of the CVCR.

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You can check out the displays that participated by taking a tour of downtown: Axis of Movement (451 Oak St.), Carbon Valley Academy Preschool (157 5th St.), Carbon Valley Coffee Roasters (214 5th St.), En Face Dance Studio (318 5th St.), Farmers Insurance/An Artist’s Vision (246 5th St.), Green Pear Salon (142 6th St.), LIFE Fellowship (451 Oak St.), Mr. Todd’s Barber Shop (218 5th St.), Pete’s Place/Papa Frank’s (201 5th St.), Rubi’s Tortilleria (142 6th St.), Shear Professionals (539 Oak St.), Simplicity Salon (225 Oak St.), Sweet Magnolia Salon (522 Oak St.) and The Frederick Store (340 5th St.).

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