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Richard Rude’s Rustic Full Circle: A New Barber in Town Furniture
It’s no secret that over a million acres of Colorado forests have been killed by beetles. But a man and his son are doing something good, very good, with what is left behind. Richard Rude and his son, Adrian, design and construct custom log furniture and accessories from the beetle-kill pine. Safety and sustainability drive Richard in his endeavor to do his part in removing some of the dead trees which are now dreadful fire hazards, especially in this dry season. The products they produce utilize dead trees, which he cuts into usable lumber and then shapes into one-of-kind pieces of furniture, picture frames, coat trees, walking sticks, shelves, flooring, and trim, amongst other items. He moved to Vail in 1966 and fell in love with the wood furniture there. He’s been building furniture for more than 35 years and has passed his love and talent to his son, his righthand-man. Richard says, “There is so much dead wood, it’s unbelievable.� W h i l e Richard has been retired for fifteen years, he finds himself working now, more than ever. The men keep busy with continual orders and personal projects. He recently helped renovate
See Furniture pg. 8
Todd Fischer was one of the last to get a haircut from Margie Fajardo, a Carbon Valley icon and owner of Margie’s Barber Shop. Her shop, at 234 5th Street in Frederick, is now home to Mr. Todd’s Barber Shop, complete with the original red and white barber pole. Opening in early to mid June, Todd wants Margie to be the first one to cross the threshold. A privilege for each of them. Watch for the Grand Opening dates on the CVCR Facebook and in the June issue of the CVCR. Some people would say Todd’s experiences of the last few years were a wonderful conglomeration of coincidences. NOT Todd. Since the beginning, he knew God’s hand has been involved. Todd says, “One day I was taking a walk, trying to get into shape, and it hit me. The thought barbering or barber shop was strong in my mind. Yet, I’ve never cut hair in my life.� Since the idea didn’t leave, Todd pondered it. But he had a great job and was secure in it so Todd simply looked into the career of barbering. Two weeks later, Todd was fired. It was completely out of the blue. The boss who fired Todd told him it was nothing personal but they had to let him go. Todd said, “I had to console the boss.� Talking to his own barber, Todd learned more about the field and ended up going to school at the Emily Griffith School for Barbering. What he later found out is that Margie Fajardo also attended the Emily Griffith
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St. Theresa: Contemporary Tradition
If you drive past 502 Walnut Street in Frederick on a regular basis, then you’ve surely witnessed weddings, Quinceaùeras, or one of several Masses held throughout the week. Plus many locals, whether of Catholic faith or not, have been in St. Theresa to say goodbye to a loved one, a friend, a neighbor, or a business colleague. St. Theresa Catholic Church is a hub of unity and activity and people all over the Carbon Valley have, in some way, benefitted from the works therein. The quaint beautiful brick building, built in 1938 by coal miners (formed in 1923) is now unable to accommodate the 500 families that regularly attend mass and utilize many of the 9 ministries offered at the church. St. Theresa holds Spanish and English masses, drawing from, not only the Carbon Valley, but Longmont, Ft. Lupton and Brighton, as well. With the growth has come the necessity to expand the facilities. Thanks to the generosity of Marcus Pocowitz, developer of Moore Farms, for donating the land, the congregation is able to move forward with their Investment in Our Faith, Family and Future building project. The 9.5 acre property is located east of
See Church pg. 19
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