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Volume 12 ď Ź Issue 11 ď Ź November 2012

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The sun faded behind curtains of clouds as temperatures dropped. Snow fell. I sat in front of my newly renovated fireplace, toasty warm, and watched the tree branches dip from the weight of the wet akes.

Thanks to Copperleaf Custom Builders, my new gas fireplace insert was installed in time to enjoy the first snowfall. Our house came with a fireplace insert but it never worked the way I wanted it to. We used it about a dozen times in seventeen years. I’ve already used my new fireplace twice that much and I love it. It’s cozy and adds warmth and ambience to my living room.

You might think a fireplace renovation would disrupt your whole life, especially if it’s in the living area.

Wrong! Jim Lohr, owner of Copperleaf Custom Builders, along with Adam Glodt were remarkably quiet, clean and proficient in their work habits. I have an office connected to the living room and I was able to continue my work on the Carbon Valley Consumer Report throughout the construction process. They cleaned up after themselves every day, kept my TV and other valuables covered and protected from dust, and worked within my scheduling restrictions.

Do you need a new fireplace or a family room remodeled or basement finished? Jim Lohr, a Colorado native and Mead resident, started in the construction business in high school with his brother. He brings to the table a

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Adoption in Carbon Valley

By Kelly Fordyce Martindale The world can be a cruel place for many people of all ages and Tammy’s family has experienced it in many forms. Probably the most common form these days come from the gawking of people at her family. Why? “We have a large family,� she admits with her huge smile and happy, glistening eyes.

Tammy and Kirk Murrie are just one of Carbon Valley’s families who have adopted children. Six to be exact! While it is expected that they might attract attention, it has been disconcerting that so many people would actually speak harshly regarding the number of children they choose to have. “People can be very judgmental,� Tammy shares. “But,� she quickly adds, “We wouldn’t change one thing about our family. We are very blessed.�

Kirk and Tammy’s adoption experiences have been unique in so many ways, starting with Kirk adopting Tammy’s toddler daughter. Tammy was a single mom when she met Kirk in California. After they married, Kirk adopted Mikayla. That was nearly 20 years ago. Early in their marriage, Tammy struggled with many health issues and eventually had to have a hysterectomy, ending their hopes of having children together.

Those broken dreams ended up being temporary. While at work, Tammy learned of a

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young pregnant women who did not want to raise a child. Tammy and Kirk discussed it and knew immediately that they wanted to adopt the baby when it was born. They ended up having to hire six lawyers as the woman moved out of state, making the interstate adoption more complicated. But it was all worth it when they held Chase, just one hour old.

Even after traveling in a Nebraska blizzard on New Year’s Eve (1998).

The family of four was content until baby fever hit Tammy when Chase was about four years old. An adoption agency was hired. It cost Kirk and Tammy $15,000 to start the process. Regrettably, the agency closed their doors, and they lost all their money.

But when one door closes, as the saying goes, God opens a window‌a local radio station was doing a program on adoption so Tammy spoke about her experiences. As only God can do, an

See Adoption page 7

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What’s On My Mind

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

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Gethsemane: A Garden of Sorrow and Salvation

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)

My Gethsemane happened twice, once in Boise’s Saint Alphonsus Hospital ICU waiting room and once on my own kitchen oor in Frederick. Both times, I found myself pleading with God for my child’s life but knowing and only wanting His will to be done. Both times, my child died.

Asking God for His will to be done is not to be prayed lightly or haphazardly. You either want His will or you don’t. If you are not prepared for His outcome, whatever it shall be, do not pray His will be done. Only God can prepare us for what is to come.

I believe God’s will is ALWAYS perfect. From my human perspective I usually start to understand as I look back over time. How many of us are in it for the long haul, though? How many of us are prepared for the endurance needed to make a journey such as this? Not all prayers end in your child dying. Sometimes there is healing; but sometimes there is chronic pain, sometimes there is long-term financial distress and sometimes there is a black hole.

I think of those who struggle with deep, dark, depression‌others whose search takes them to experiences they may never recover from‌ some whose anger eats them alive‌still more who seek to be loved and accepted, completely. I think of myself and the sorrow I’ve survived but the desire to do something good with it and yet come up empty.

But is my life empty? Has the grief and fear and gut-wrenching invisible pain been for nothing? In times of honesty, I know God has used my sufferings to help others. In times of strength, I know it is all worth it. But in the times of weakness, when I am not close to my Lord and Savior, nothing matters; not the notes of encouragements, not one person who says their life was changed because of my example, not even my own living children. When I feel alone, empty, rejected; nothing matters.

How do I keep from going to that place of aloneness and isolation? With one choice. I must make a choice to know God better and let Him be my friend and I must choose to spend time with Him. That choice must be, for me, to look to God who is the God of my life. The one true God, whom most of the world says they believe in, who is God of love, God of healing, God of comfort, and God of grace and mercy.

It is by His mercy, His sympathy and understanding, that I am still alive. It is because of His kindness and constant support, (His grace) that I am able to help others through my words. It is through His healing and comfort that through buckets of shed tears, I am still able to hug another in their sorrow yet laugh at the wonder and joy of my granddaughter playing in the fall leaves. It is through His love, given to me at my worst moments, that love still lives in me.

You have no idea how many times I prayed and begged God to let me die. But His love lives on. And on this day, one of peace and quiet, my soul is so blessed and grateful that He did not answer those prayers to let me die but that He has answered the others; Lord, not my will but Thine be done. Luke 22:42.

As I look back over the years, 1990 when Alisha died and 2002 when Jason died, I can truly say that God knows better than I. I cannot give an explanation as to the why nor what the future holds. But I’d like to close with something I do understand. Oswald Chambers said in 1917‌ “I don’t care what God does. It’s what God is that I care about.â€? Chambers knew that God’s actions could be very confusing, while the Lord himself never was.

Taken from Oswald Chambers: Abandoned to God by David McCasland.

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National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the more than 100,000 children in foster care waiting to find permanent, loving families. This annual, one-day event has made the dreams of thousands of children come true by working with policymakers, practitioners and advocates to finalize adoptions and create and celebrate adoptive families.

In total, National Adoption Day helped nearly 40,000 children move from foster care to a forever family.

Communities across the county celebrate the Saturday before every Thanksgiving. This year the National Adoption Day Coalition expects 4,500 foster care children to be adopted on National Adoption Day, on November 17, 2012.

Fifty Year Birthday Party Event

Fifty years! A milestone in life. How does one celebrate such an event?

There is the typical party with the black balloons and gag gifts. Or, perhaps a dream vacation. December 1, 2012, I will reach this epic milestone.

I’ve thought about how I could celebrate. I’m not much of a party person, and with the responsibility of running the Daylight Donut Shop, not chance for a vacation.

IDEA! I’ve got it! I love fundraisers, community events and in general helping people.

So, for my 50th birthday, my wish is for my family, friends and customers to please buy me toys. What? Yes, I would like to be able to give 50 toys to SANTA COPS for my birthday.

Will you help me accomplish my birthday wish? Just drop off your present to the Donut Shop Dec. 1st and I will be so very happy to pass it along to local children. Thank you!

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Holiday Food Baskets - Reserve Yours Now!

The Helping Hand Food Pantry is excited to offer 100 food baskets for those who need a little help this holiday season. We will be handing them out Tuesday, November 20th for Thanksgiving and Tuesday, December 18th for Christmas from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Please call Stephanie @ 303-709-5218 to reserve your basket.

Time Change and Smoke Detector Batteries

When you change you clocks, remember to change your smoke detector batteries!

Sunday, November 4, 2011, 2:00 am, clocks roll back 1-hour! For further information contact Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District 303-833-2742.

How Do I Know if it’s Time for Hospice?

Dr. Myra Tuckerman of Family Hospice will share the benefits and dispel the myths of hospice. Join Family Hospice and Carroll-Lewellen Funeral Services for dinner and an evening of information and answers. Wednesday, November 7, 5:30pm at 503 Terry St., Longmont. RSVP to Heath at Carroll-Lewellen 303.776.4477.

Rotary BINGO – Save the Date!

Carbon Valley Rotary will be hosting our 2nd Annual Family Bingo Saturday evening, February 16, 2013 at the Carbon Valley Senior/Gymnastics Center in Frederick. Last year’s event attracted 175 people! Save the date and be ready to purchase your game ticket in advance just after New Year’s Day! Details will follow and will be posted on our web site: www.carbonvalleyrotary.org and in the December issue of the Consumer Report!

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Tri-Town MOMS Want YOU!

The Tri-Town MOMS Club is hosting a Member Drive Tuesday, November 13th, 2012. Come meet other local Moms from 9:30 AM- 11:00 AM at the Carbon Valley Regional Library. Refreshments will be served, entertainment for the kids, and mingling with other Moms!

This event is free, so come check out what we are all about!

The Tri-Town MOMs will also be holding a holiday fundraiser featuring That’s My Pan, personalized gifts.

Baking pans, pie pans, utensil sets, cutting boards, and cups are personalized with your name and a special design. Other options available, order by December 5th to guarantee delivery

by Christmas! Visit www.thatsmypan.com to see the products available! Contact Robin Henson, President, at 303-776-5590 to order today!

MOMs Club is a support group for Moms. The group is all about Moms Offering Moms Support. Membership is open to Moms with infants to school age children that live in the Tri-Town area. We are a member club of the International MOMS Club. Contact Robin Henson, President, at 303-7765590 for information or questions.

10th Anniversary Sale

Daylight Donuts of Dacono is celebrating 10 yrs under Patrick and Linda Allour ownership (although Daylight Donuts has been in Dacono since 1984) on November 15th.

Drawing for prizes including 4 Turkeys to be given away.

Start registering for drawing Nov. 1st. $1.99/dz glazed donuts all day Nov. 15th (limit 2dz).

5am to 9pm - while supplies last.

Patrick and Linda Lou Allour wish to thank our wonderful customers for supporting us these last 10 yrs. We have enjoyed being part of the many community events and fundraisers and plan to continue for many more years to come! The relationships/ friendships we have made over the years has made our business more rewarding that we could ever have imagined.

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Mark your calendars NOW you won't want to miss this luncheon!! Rick Rusaw, Senior Pastor of LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont will be speaking to us about time tested principles for success!! Bring a note pad and business cards and let's put these principles to work in our businesses!!

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Carbon Valley Rotary is proud to accept nominations for our 2012 Community Heroes Awards that will be held January 15, 2013. Each year we ask the public to nominate local police officers, firefighters and teachers that have gone above and beyond and truly serve the Carbon Valley Community at large.

These are the public servants who directly impact the safety of the community and mold the future generation of citizens. Please think of those individuals who have impacted you and your family this past year, and help us celebrate their efforts. Nomination forms are available on our web site www.carbonvalleyrotary.org and are due no later than December 10, 2012.

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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.

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Half Price Day on most items once a month. typically it’s the last Saturday of the month (barring any major holidays). All consignors get to shop the ½ price deals before the public. Come to Your Little Ones Locker at 204 8th Street in Dacono. You can call 720-545-2806 or visit www.yourlittleoneslocker.com.

La Leche League to Meet

Whether you breastfeed your baby six days, six weeks or six months, you’ll find La Leche League meetings supportive and informative.

LLL of Carbon Valley will meet on every 2nd Saturday at 9:30 at the Carbon Valley Medical Center at 6600 Firestone Blvd in Firestone. Mothers with their nursing babies and mothers-to-be are welcome. A light brunch will be served.

For directions to the meeting or more information please call Leisl at 303-833-2008 or Laura 303-682-8840.

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Area Mayor’s Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings FREDERICK MAYOR, TONY CAREY

 Frederick is about community. As individuals and as a community, we accomplish great Tony Carey things.  Consider Sergeant Gregg Lotspeich. On October 16th, Gregg was named Officer of the Year by Youth & Family Connections of Weld County. Gregg was recognized for his many years of service to the Santa Cops program, and for his years of serving as a detective investigating child abuse cases. Congratulations Gregg!  The Santa Cops program provides a way for our community to provide assistance to those less fortunate during Christmas.

Provide an unwrapped child's gift, give a donation or sponsor a family.

Contact Pam Henderson at the Frederick Police Department for more information at 720-382-5700 or phenderson@frederickco.gov Santa Cops isn't the only event being planned for the  holidays. This year marks the 8th Annual Frederick Festival of Lights tree lighting event on Saturday December 1st. Join us at Crist Park from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. to take part in free activities including photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides and a live ice sculpture demonstration. Bring a can of food or $1.00 to benefit Santa Cops and receive a cup of hot cocoa or coffee.  Many of you know that Bo the Police K9 has passed away.

Bo would have been 10 years old on October 7. While we will miss Bo, I encourage everyone to welcome our new Police K9 - Buran.

He will be assisting in the same manner as Bo and will be an asset to our community.  In an effort to bolster the community and improve the image of the downtown, The Town of Frederick has recently created a Revolving Loan Fund. The funds will be used to enhance facades in the downtown. Up to $10,000 is available for each property.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee that is currently being formed. The Loan Fund provides loans interest free for a term of three years.  Finally, I wish to welcome the newest businesses in our community. Groesanoak Product Development Inc., Fancy Music Studio, HB Rental and Coss Fit Domo. Please make them feel welcome and remember that doing business locally supports the community.

DACONO MAYOR, CHARLES SIGMAN

 John Ford, from Anadarko Petroleum Company, presented the City with a check for $10,000 on October 22nd to help Charles Sigman construct the Carbon Valley Veterans Memorial Park. Myself, Carbon Valley Rotary President Barb Goettsch, Weld County Commissioner Barb Kirkmeyer, and, Ginny Buczek with the Weld County Council accepted the donation from Anadarko. The donation will help fund the construction cost of the memorial park located at the SW corner of Hwy 52 and Colorado Blvd in Dacono. For more information about the project visit: http://carbonvalleyveteransmemorialpark.com  The annual Dog & Cat Spay/Neuter/Vaccine Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, November 3rd. Dog spay is $45, cat spay/ dog neuter is $35, and cat neuter is $25. Also, keep your pet healthy by reserving space for the vaccine clinic. Vaccines are $15 each.

Appointments are required, no drop-in services allowed. Contact Lyndsey Steele, our Community Resource Officer, at 303.833.3095 x160.  The City of Dacono partnered with Genesis Electronics Recycling on October 20th for an electronics waste collection event.

In three hours, 4,008 lbs of old electronics were collected for recycling including 20 televisions and five hard drive destructions. Recycling old electronics instead of disposing in a landfill benefits the environment because e-waste contains hazardous materials such as lead, mercury and other heavy metals. Genesis Electronics reduces the environment impact of obsolete electronic waste through recycling. Recyclables are reintroduced into the industrial manufacturing stream to produce new products. I worked along with staff from Genesis Electronics to help unload items from vehicles. Thank you to everyone who dropped-off their old equipment.

Dave Beasly, with Dacono-based 52 Liquor, presented the  City of Dacono with a $689 donation for the Carbon Valley Santa Cops

Dear Editor:

I want to take this time to express my support of Ginny Buczek for Weld County Council District 2. I have lived in the Carbon Valley for the past 18 years and Ginny has always been a leader that you could count on in our community.

Ginny is always available to listen to anyone’s concern and is a true advocate for all of Weld County. Her integrity and honesty are what I admire most.

Ginny has served on the Weld County Council since 2005, most recently as the Vice President. Ginny has always been ahead of the curve due to her attention to detail and her willingness to take the time and effort needed to be prepared as a Board member.

Ginny continues to earn my trust

program at the October 23 City Council meeting. The money was largely raised from a car show Beasly organized to support the Santa Cops program. The City is so grateful to have civic-minded business leaders like Dave in our community. The need for programs like Santa Cops continues to grow each year and this donation will help out several families this holiday season. Entering its 20th year, Santa Cops is a joint effort of the Carbon Valley area police departments from the Towns of Frederick and Firestone and the City of Dacono. With the help of community businesses and organizations, they raise money to provide presents and other necessities during the holiday season for families in need.

Don’t forget about the 2nd annual Carbon Valley Holiday  Festival that is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st. This one day event is the perfect way to kick-of your holiday season with arts, crafts, pictures with Santa, and tree lighting ceremonies. This is a day-long series of events coordinated with the Towns of Firestone and Frederick with fun activities in each community. Don’t miss out on a limited number of collectable holiday ornaments, which will be free, at the Dacono Tree Lighting from 5:00p until 6:00p. For more information, visit the City’s web site at: www.cityofdacono.com If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at  CSigman@cityofdacono.com or 303.833.2317 x126. Have a great day!

Management Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. This was paid for by FEMA and as a result the Town is working on it’s own emergency operations plan with the Fire Protection District and the County. While this is a valuable item to have let’s all hope and pray we never have to execute it.

This past month I had the “opportunity” to assist a daughter  on some renovations and cleaning out of a thirty eight year old house.

I now appreciate the two town clean up events that Mead runs on an annual basis. Thank you to the Public Works Department for organizing and running these events so those of us who are “pack rats” can dispose of some of those treasures. If you have to pay for the dumpsters, as I did for my daughter, it is not a trivial expense but also a real pain as the dumpster takes up the driveway.

As always, if you have some thoughts on how the Town  can improve services to its constituents, or a potential problem, you can either give me or one of your other Trustees a call. Also, if you would like, you are sincerely invited to our semi-monthly meetings. Please watch out for the children who may think the streets are great for sled riding and drive carefully. Lastly, please keep out troops, no matter where they may be stationed in the world, in your prayers.

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MEAD MAYOR, RICHARD MACOMBER

 As I sit down to write this article we have just had the second snow storm for the Richard Macomber season. These storms are the kind I personally like….moisture on the grass and the roads are just wet.

By the time we read this article the elections will be over. Regardless of how you voted, it is now time to stand behind the elected officials and diligently give them our constructive input for the future of our community, state and country. Without that input our newly elected officials will not know our desires , needs and wants and will construct their own agenda.  A quick look at the future calendar. Town hall will closed on November 22-23 for the Thanksgiving Day celebration. Also, on December 1 the Town will have it’s annual Christmas parade, chili cook off and dinner/soup supper, tree lighting and bon fire. This is one of the Town’s signature events that is put on with by the volunteer Parks and Recreation Committee with the able assistance of the Town staff. Red blinkies will be available for all thanks to a donation by United Power.

For those of you that will be entering the Chili cook off, watch out, I am toying with some new recipes… so let’s all see who has the tastiest.  The Town staff and your Board of Trustees have put in some long hard hours working on the 2013 budget. For those interested a copy can be reviewed at Town Hall. I can tell you that first, it is a balanced budget, second, for about the twentieth year ongoing, there is NOT a proposed mill levy increase, third, we have some reserves for contingencies and unanticipated events, and fourth, there are some planned infrastructure improvements as we plan for the future. There will be a final hearing on next year’s budget at the regular Board of Trustees meeting on December 10.  The Mead High School had it’s first (of many more to come) Homecoming Parade and bon fire that was excellently planned and executed by the Student Council. My congratulations to the students as I have heard nothing but great praise for this event. It truly shows the capability, creativity and determination of the students who will be our future and our leaders.  I want to thank Jordan Austin for volunteering to be a member of the Town’s Investment Advisory Committee. This committee is charged with managing the surplus funds the Town may have from time to time with the directive to protect them from loss and where possible to earn some return on the money (which will contribute to programs for our residents or just to assure we keep taxes in line).

We are still in need of another volunteer for the Investment Advisory Committee, but if that is not your strong suit, we still have openings on the Planning Commission for alternates, the Downtown Revitalization Committee, Open Space and Parks and Recreation Committee and that one great annual event, Community Day. Please give it some serious thought as your minimal time and effort will help shape the community we live in.  I have mentioned before that in conjunction with the Mountain View Fire Protection District we are working on a Town Hall expansion. The construction drawings are currently being worked on and at this point in time we expect to start the physical work some time in late spring 2013. The Town is also updating an older Traffic Study.

That information will be instrumental in infrastructure plans as well as working with DRCOG on Transportation Improvement Programs funding applications. Also, this past Summer our Town Manager had the opportunity to attend a planning session at the National Emergency

and my vote. Ginny spends countless hours working on issues that affect Carbon Valley and the surrounding communities. As a true community asset, she has volunteered to improve the quality of life for so many people in Weld County.

Ginny’s perseverance and strong leadership has been demonstrated countless times over the past 21 years through deeds and actions without any self promoted recognition. As a resident and business owner in Weld County, I can’t think of anyone else in our community that would truly look out for our interests than Ginny Buczek. Please vote for Ginny Buczek for Weld County Council District 2.

Respectfully Submitted, R. Wayne Ramey, Firestone

 The safety of our citizens (young and seasoned) is a top priority for all of us at Town Hall. Given the recent tragedy in Westminster, in addition to concerns from local citizens, Firestone has increased patrols (specifically around school bus stops and school walk routes). I want to be perfectly clear, Firestone will do everything in our power to ensure the safety of our law abiding citizens. We will not cower to political correctness or any other non-sense that might water down our commitment to our citizens. As a community, vigilance is critical to keeping us all safe.

Working together, we will be able to keep Firestone as safe as possible.  As you may know, portions of Firestone are in the Weld RE-1 School District. To that end, we have been working with leaders of Weld RE-1 to establish an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the town and the district. I am pleased to report that we have a positive IGA with Weld RE-1 and I am proud of the fact that Firestone continues to set the stage for current and future cooperation in the region.  The Town Board and Staff are in the final stages of setting our 2013 budget. We continue to implement a fiscally sound budget that stays within our means. For more information on our town budget, please visit the town website www.ci.firestone.co.us.  Fall Fest: Thank you for continuing to support the Fall Fest in spite of the weather challenges again this year. If you have ideas or want to help with future events, contact Kristi Ritter at Town Hall - she welcomes your input and help!  I have been asked by fellow Metro Mayors to continue serving on the Executive Committee of the Metro Mayors Caucus in 2013. This is an enormous honor for Firestone and I plan to continue carrying our voice to, and help lead this important organization.  I also am proud to report that I have been given the honor of facilitating the US - China Mayors Conference. The Mayor of St. Paul, MN (the incoming President of the National League of Cities) and I will be hosting a delegation of Chinese Mayors at the end of November. As I have reported before, Chinese leaders are very interested in participating in, among other things, our natural resource economy. Political soundbites aside, I am a firm believer that economic activity between China and Colorado is a net gain for our state, region and town. Further, geopolitical prognosticators predict that China's need for energy technology and/or actual resources will increase exponentially in the coming decades. I believe that, if positioned properly, Firestone (and Colorado) will stand to gain tremendously from this economic reality.  Firestone continues to work with the Carbon Valley Recreation District to ensure that our tax payers are getting the appropriate value for their tax dollars. We recently extended our IGA with the Recreation District for 1 year - with the hope that by working collaboratively with the new Recreation District Board, many organizational concerns that I have cited in previous reports will be addressed. After 1 year, the Town Board will evaluate progress. In the meantime, Firestone will continue to be open to any and all options that best serve our citizens.  In closing, I want to again thank all those who serve on the many Boards and Commissions here in Firestone. A number of Firestone citizens donate hours and hours of time to help keep Firestone the best community in America. I am personally very grateful to each of them.  Questions, ideas, comments, criticisms etc.. For the Mayor?

Email me at cauer@ci.firestone.co.us and I will be happy to visit over coffee.

Chad Auer

Dear Editor:

I urge you to vote for Ginny Buczek for County Council District 2.

Ginny has been an outstanding member of the Council. She is an excellent representative of the people in our Home Rule County organization. She is experienced, thorough, fair, and always prepared to ask good questions and hold county officials and staff accountable for their work. It has been my honor to serve with her in my time as an elected official.

I know her to be responsive to the citizens and concerned with their getting their questions or concerns addressed. Please join me in supporting Ginny Buczek for County Council in 2012.

Christopher Woodruff, Weld County Assessor

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Weld County Council District 2

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

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Cast your vote for: Virginia “Ginny” A. Buczek

I am very pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Weld County Council, representing District 2. Currently serving as the Vice-President of the Weld County Council; I have served on the Council since 2005, President 2008, and Vice-President 2007. The Weld County Council is unpaid and non-partisan, established under the Home Rule Charter with limited powers and duties. The County Council is charged to review all aspects of County government and to make periodic written reports to the people. In addition to reviewing county government, the Council has five functions defined in the Weld County Home Rule Charter: Set salaries of elected county officials.

Fill vacancies on the Board of County Commissioners and on the Weld County Council.

May suspend an elected official formally charged or indicted for the commission of a crime or when a valid petition for recall of an elected official is presented.

Review conflicts of interest between any county officer, member of an appointed board, or employee, and any enterprise or organization doing business with Weld County.

To consider requests from the Board of County Commissioners to grant an increased mill levy.

I have the time, energy and leadership experience required to be a knowledgeable, conscientious, and active Weld County Council Member. I am dedicated to our community and will be devoted to the interests of the Citizens of Weld County.

Tracy Helps Me Do It

It’s nearing the end of the year and I have to wonder how many, like me, did not reach goals or keep resolutions that we thought we’d be able to. I certainly did not get my house in order nor did I sell any of my writing for publication. One thing I have been able to do, fairly regularly, is to eat right and work out more than the previous year. I have to give ALL kudos to Tracy Rewerts for that though. She has inspired and encouraged me every step of the way.

Tracy Rewerts is owner of Time for Change Personal Training.

Thankfully, one of her services is to come to my home where we work out. Having fitness equipment is not a requirement for that service. We determined a time that would work for both of us and when she rings the doorbell, I actually get my butt out of the computer chair and workout with her.

Over several months, I’ve lost about ten pounds and one pants size. Plus my shirts are smaller too because my body is shaping up all over. I’m definitely stronger and have more endurance than I’ve had in years. It isn’t easy changing eating and fitness habits since I’ve never really exercised formally, ever. And at 52-years-of-age, well, there’s been plenty to work with!

Excess junk in the trunk is not the only thing I have to work on. Sometimes, it’s the junk in the brain that makes it harder to be healthy and fit. As I look at this photo of me and photoshop out the door and wall behind me, I almost want to cry. Why? Because the picture of me looks good…I should be happy, proud, but in reality I was very insecure that Saturday night (October 27, 2012). I did not “feel” like I looked good. Part of my getting healthy routine is focusing on what’s going on in my head and heart. The last month has been harder to get my workouts in because I also started going to a grief support group. Trying to heal emotionally takes a lot of mental energy which leaves little physical energy to exercise. Tracy texts me and reminds me to at least walk on the elliptical; just move.

I’m grateful she cares. I cannot do this alone.

Tracy is patient and knowledgeable about my particular health concerns and fitness goals. Another area that has been challenging for me is the recuperation of my muscles. It took several weeks for us to figure out how I should be eating and when. I was very weak during workouts so we had to figure out what I should eat and at what particular time, in order to be stronger for my workouts and to have sustaining energy throughout the day.

Just this month Tracy completed another fitness course and gained a new credential as a Women's Fitness Specialist (WFS).

This means that Tracy has extensive knowledge in working with female clients of all age groups, athletes and non-athletes, pre- and postnatal women, pre-, mid-, and postmenopausal women, and women with conditions that may compromise their overall health, well-being, or ability to regularly exercise.

She works with women and men and offers a variety of services to accommodate most schedules and locations. She offers fitness training to groups and individuals, boot camps, weight loss challenges, and more. Here are what some of her clients are saying!

“My husband and I have really enjoyed having Tracy as our personal trainer. We’ve found that having her come to our home both helps make the most of our time and keeps us accountable to work out on a regular basis. We appreciate the variety of workouts that she prepares for us to do as it keeps exercising and pursuing a healthier lifestyle fun and challenging. Tracy is a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and encouraging personal trainer and we’re seeing results!” C & B. R. (Erie) “I enjoy the work outs with Tracy, I’m seeing results and feeling energetic. I’m able to attend her sessions once a week at the moment and have shed 15 pounds in 5 weeks.” P.H. (Longmont) " Tracy has been a saving grace for me as I work on losing weight, increasing my strength, and improve my overall health. She comes to my house, which is very convenient with my busy schedule, she keeps me accountable to do the work, but yet encourages me in a way that pushes me to make the progess I need." K. C. (Firestone)

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Volunteer service: Technical Committee for the Southwest Weld Study, Weld County Development Guidelines Committee, Tri-area Planning Commission, Firestone Planning Commission, Firestone Park Commission, Director Firestone Neighborhood Watch, United Power Round-Up Foundation Director, United Power Consumer Resource Committee. Actively involved over 21 years in Weld County with many civic groups, including New Horizons 4-H club, Girl Scouts, Relay for Life, Frederick High School, and the Colorado West Point Parents Club Elected Service: Director for the Tri-area Ambulance Service (dissolved 2002) 1992-1994, 1996-1998, Firestone Board of Trustees 1993-1998, United Power Board of Directors 2005Present, currently Vice-President “My goal is ensuring Weld County is a community in which our Children would want to live and raise their families. I believe the Weld County Charter has served the citizens well, as a result of the spending and taxing restrictions in the Charter, Weld County has no long-term debt and no county sales tax.”

I would be honored to continue serving you, the Citizens of Weld County.

Please cast your vote for Ginny Buczek, Weld County Council District 2.

“Tracy has the perfect amount of encouragement to push me to new levels, knowledge to answer all my questions regarding nutrition and she holds me accountable which helps me achieve my fitness goals. She’s a pleasure to workout with and she offers a variety of affordable fitness methods.” K.M. (Frederick) “I love it and look forward to my workouts each week. I feel great after I’m done and am noticing a difference in my body and strength. Thanks Tracy! You are the best! ” K.Q. (Niwot) “Training with Tracy is a dream come true. She really listens to your needs and immediately accomodates! Her workouts aren’t for wussies!! My body craves more workouts with her and her energetic attitude!!”

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“Working out with Tracy as a personal trainer has been great!

She motivates me, constantly encourages me, and caters the workout to my needs. In each workout she brings in new elements and even in a group setting she manages to appropriately adjust the level for each of us. Tracy is great at what she does and makes exercising fun! Thanks Tracy!”

H.A. (Longmont) “It is a great workout!

Tracy warms us up and then works us out! strength training and cardio and flexibility. She does it in a fun, non-boring way!

She is always adding something different into the workouts, balls, weights, mats…I feel so good after I have worked out and look forward to the next time.” K.Q. (Niwot) “This is the only fitness class that I’ve ever looked forward to attending! I am not intimidated at all and Tracy keeps the level challenging but not overwhelming. I can’t wait for my next class! ” S.R. (Niwot) “ very fun…good workout while having a good time…doesn’t get better than that ” R.D. (Frederick) “Tracy is awesome — provides personalized attention and she really works you hard! I love the way I’ve been feeling since working out with Tracy.”

S.R. (Niwot) “Tracy is great to workout with. Her motivation and coaching makes you feel good about what you are doing for your well being. The work out is a reward not a punishment. She is challenging enough to give you a good work out, and makes you enjoying coming back to do it again.” S.P. (Niwot) If you can't do it alone, like me, then give Tracy a call. I know she will do her best, for you, to help you reach your goals. Her contact info is: Tracy Rewert, 303-828-2856 It's Time For Change....What are you waiting for? http://TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com.

Steve Curtis for County Council, District 2

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Although the Weld County Council is a relatively unknown entity, the philosophy and experience of its members are two of the most important things to consider regarding the relationship between Weld County citizens and county government. One of the several duties of council members is overseeing the actions of county commissioners—specifically ensuring that they stay within the budget and within the law. While it is true that Weld County has no long term debt, that fact alone does not guarantee that taxpayers, both individual and business owners, are getting the best value for their hard earned dollars.

One example, that speaks clearly to that point, are the property tax breaks that the commissioners extended to the now bankrupt Abound Solar—a risky, and possibly We taxpayers fraudulent are now left business venture that received holding the bag for both Federal and millions of dollars County subsides. of defaulted loans We taxpayers and uncollected are now left taxes afforded holding the bag for millions to this company of dollars of by free spending defaulted loans government and uncollected taxes afforded bureaucrats. to this company by free spending government bureaucrats.

It is true that certain incentives can help a legitimate business get established, which in turn can lead to job and tax creation, but funding something as speculative as a startup alternative energy company should be left to private venture capital firms. Taxpaying citizens have little to gain from such a speculative scheme, and our government shouldn't be exposing us to such risks.

The body charged with safeguarding us citizens from this type of governmental abuse is the Weld County Council, but in this case they failed to properly execute their responsibilities.

Another example of the failure of current council members to intervene on behalf of the people, relates to the fact that the County Commissioners gave the county ambulance service to Banner Health Systems, while county law requires a competitive bidding process when selling assets that belong to us taxpayers.

In this case, we the people received absolutely nothing for our ownership stake in an ambulance service that we paid to build and maintain, while a private company received yet another ‘gift’ from their friends, the county commissioners.

Once again, the County Council failed to hold the commissioners accountable for their actions, to the detriment of us taxpayers. So what can we do?

When you cast your ballot, you have the opportunity to effect real change. My name is Steve Curtis and as a business owner for the past 31 years, a former Town of Firestone Trustee, and a current Board member for the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, I have a record that proves I will stand up to these abuses and will not back down until our interests are protected.

The current members of the County Council have proven that they either do not understand their responsibilities to the taxpayers, or they are simply unwilling to confront the County Commissioners. If elected, I promise to do everything in my power to utilize the checks and balances put in the county charter to protect the interests of the taxpaying citizens of Weld County.

If you want better government in Weld County, vote for Steve Curtis for County Council.

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attorney called in and shared with Tammy the story of two little brothers who needed a home. The boys were one and three at the time.

After reviewing the files on Jason and Blake, Kirk and Tammy decided to meet them. They were very worried about possible complications from the boys having been in six foster homes. The brothers were neglected and treated poorly in their own home and in the homes of foster families. However, upon arrival at the visitation home, Kirk and Tammy looked up at the second story living room window and saw the boys jumping on the couch in anticipation of meeting their “new family.� “Kirk knew immediately that we would get them,� says Tammy.

They visited for about five hours with the children and the next day, the scruffy, long-haired boys joined the Murrie family. The only thing they had between them was a Safeway bag with pajamas, sweat pants and a baby blanket.

Because of the many relocations, Jason especially, struggled with abandonment issues. But Kirk, Tammy, Mikayla, and Chase were steadfast in proving to the children, they ARE a Forever Family.

Just two weeks after Jason and Blake joined the family, the Murrie’s were asked if they would adopt the unborn baby of a friend’s daughter. Shocked but excited, they said yes. New baby boy, Kai, was born in May of 2005.

Kai was just fourteen months old when Tammy’s attorney called on her cell. The attorney asked Tammy to park the car so they could talk about something important.

Apparently, Jason and Blake’s mom, a meth addict, had recently given birth to a baby girl.

Because of the addiction, the courts took the baby from the parents. The baby’s mom asked the courts to find Tammy and Kirk. Jason and Blake had a biological sister and there was no way Kirk and Tammy would say no to opening their hearts to her.

The boys were asked to name their baby sister and since they loved, Steve Irwin, the crocodile hunter, they settled on naming her Stevie Jo. The growing family, along with more than twenty other family and friends, met Stevie Jo at the airport when she arrived. Once more, hearts swelled with love and joy at the arrival of a new family member.

And finally, (so far, that is‌LOL) the seventh and final addition to the Murrie household arrived when Edyn was born in 2009. Tammy was present at her birth. The mom of this little dark haired beauty specially requested that her baby be adopted by a “largeâ€? family. The mom was the only child of an elderly couple and wanted her baby to be raised in a big family.

The Murries certainly fit that request and so the family now numbers nine!

Tammy says, “Never say never, but we are very content with our family.� She also says that each of the adoptions fell into their laps. “Each one is a miracle, especially that we have three kids who are biological siblings.� Looking back, Tammy explained that the $15,000 they lost was absolutely nothing in comparison to what they have received out of this life.

While adoption is quite a process with home visits, psychological evaluations, and sometimes, complications, Tammy says, “It’s all worth it.� She has become an adoption advocate and counsels many regarding making the decision. She also asks people to consider children in the United States before going out of the country. “It’s very expensive to adopt out of the country,� she says. “With 424,000 children in out of home care, why not consider a child who already needs a solid, healthy, secure family?�

Kirk and Tammy have had incredible experiences with all their children and those who were older when joining the family are no different. While some children are thought to have complications from drug addiction or abandonment issues, most do not. Besides, love conquers a multitude of issues. “Children are innocent. They don’t ask to be born into the situations they are born into,� says Tammy. And the Murries have proven that secure family relationships with lots of love and affection make for strong families.

She admits, it’s not all easy. She thanks her many family and friends for the support in raising a larger family. She says her best friend, Kellie and cousin Joie have been invaluable over the years. “But,� she states emphatically, “Kirk makes it all possible. He works very hard and is a very good provider. The kids don’t have to be in daycare as I am a stay at home mom.� When Tammy works, she cleans homes during the school hours. “We have a very good life,� she says. “We are very fortunate. We get to take vacations,

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He has painted since he was 17 and has been an independent painting contractor for 13 years. You can reach Kirk for quotes at 303.931.1284.

Tammy’s thoughts reect those of so many in the stories of Loved By Choice: True Stories that Celebrate Adoption. She says, “Adoption is such an unselfish gift.

People say we saved the kids lives but they don’t realize that the kids have saved our lives. They have so much love to give and they just want to be loved back.�

November is National Adoption Month and November 17th is National Adoption Day where judges across the country work to make the process of adoption much easier and faster.

If you have considered adoption, won’t you look at it more seriously this month? Take the step to making your family a Forever Family for a child who is alone and scared and just wants to be loved.

Adoptive Families and Beyond, a Tri-town Support Group meets monthly, the third Saturday, at the CV Rec Ceneter. You can get more info at 720 903-0362 or E-mail roxiechacon8@gmail.com.

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Deducting Charitable Contributions

As we approach the end of the 2012 tax year, one of the areas to help reduce the amount of tax you could end up paying would be to make donations to qualified organizations. With that in mind, here are tips to help ensure your charitable contributions pay off for you when you file your tax return: 1. If your goal is a legitimate tax deduction, then your charitable contributions, whether a cash donation or non-cash gifts such as goods and services, must be given to a qualified organization. Some website to research whether the organizations are qualified or not would be Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org) or GuideStar (www.guidestar.org). In addition, you are unable to deduct contributions made to specific individuals, political organizations or political candidates.

2. To deduct a charitable contribution on your Federal tax return, you will need to file with your Form 1040, a Schedule A – Itemized Deductions. Therefore you will need to have itemized deductions such as real estate taxes and mortgage interest. In some cases, even if you do not itemize on your Federal tax return, you could qualify for a qualifying contribution credit on your State of Colorado tax return.

3. Donations of stock or other non-cash property are usually valued at the fair market value of the property. Clothing and household items must generally be in good used condition or better to be deductible. If your total deduction for all noncash contributions for the year is greater than $500, you will need to complete and include IRS Form 8283 - Noncash Charitable Contributions, with your return.

Taxpayers whom donate an item or a group of similar items with value totaling more than $5,000 must also complete Section B of the same Form 8283 and this amount generally requires an appraisal to be completed by a qualified appraiser.

4. Regardless of the amount in order to deduct a contribution, you must maintain a bank record, payroll deduction records or a written communication from the qualified organization containing the name of the organization, the date of the contribution and the amount of the contribution. Most qualified organizations will also include on the written acknowledgement whether the organization provided any goods or services in exchange for the gift.

5. For text message donations, a cell phone bill meets the record-keeping requirement as long as it shows the name of the receiving organization, the date the contribution was made, and the amount given to the organization.

D e n y s e Gibbs, CPA Owner of Gibbs & Associates, PLLC in Firestone can be reached at 303-908-6240 or denysegibbscpa@ gmail.com.

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Women's Fitness Specialist

As you read in the earlier write-up

by Kelly Martindale about Time For Change Personal Training, I recently completed another fitness course as a Women's Fitness Specialist (WFS). I wanted to briefly explain the specific health challenges women have throughout their lifespan and the benefits of a specialized fitness program to maximize results for female clients in each of the age groups.

This includes athletes and non-athletes, teens, pre- and postnatal women, pre, mid, and postmenopausal women, and women with specific health conditions that may compromise their overall health, well-being, or ability to regularly exercise.

Women today face many demands on their time, which includes balancing a career, family, social obligations, and maintaining overall health and wellness.

Life phases also affect women as each phase comes with a different set of challenges and adaptations. On top of this is the numerous health issues associated with obesity, which the numbers continue to increase yearly.

Other issues associated with inadequate exercise during these life phases include negative changes in body composition and a loss of basic functions due to

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lack of overall strength, core strength, cardiorespiratory endurance, and flexibility. Losing function negatively affects the ability of women to complete daily tasks, putting them at a higher risk for injury. By understanding women's anatomical structures and physiological functions during the different life phases, It will allow me to create specialized fitness programs especially for them.

For the teen female client, along with an appropriate designed fitness program for their age, adolescence is a time to introduce proper training techniques, improve overall health and nutrition, improve balance, and possibly train for a specific sport of interest.

Optimal health and fitness is important for women surrounding a pregnancy, and working closely with the client's obstetrician is very important. Women without contraindications to exercise should engage in aerobic and strength training throughout their pregnancy and into the postpartum period with a fitness program that changes as their body changes.

For women that are pre, mid, post menopausal and beyond, there are special considerations during this time when it comes to body composition, strength, bone density, and balance. Remaining highly active, along with maintaining a healthy diet and cardiorespiratory health throughout adulthood is one of the key components to longevity and quality of life.

The most important thing for me when working with a client is their "Why". Why do you want to make a change, lose weight, improve your health, or whatever it may be.

I'm here to listen, to help make the best fitness program for you and your health, and to help you reach your goals.

So what are you waiting for? It's Time For Change starting today! Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM CPT, WFS at TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com or 303-828-2856.

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Both girls were diagnosed with Nemaline Myopathy, a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. Providing them with the most normal life possible was their family’s primary goal. After long, brave battles, they both passed away at the age of five.

Because Allyson and Rachel touched so many lives, friends and family have come together to form the Two Angels Foundation. The Two Angels Foundation is dedicated to the Memory of Allyson and Rachel Mohatt.

Obtaining funding for adaptive equipment can be a financial burden for many families and in many cases is not covered by health insurance.

The Two Angels Foundation will help purchase adaptive equipment for home and school. Both Allyson

Local Non-Profits, Clubs & Organizations

Send contact info to carbonvalley@gmail.com This is a free listing. Please put “organization” in the subject line.

Cub Scout Pack 343 of Firestone

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Open to all boys in 1st - 5th grades and meeting in the Frederick area. For more information visit us online at www.copack341. org or email scoutparentcoordinator@copack341.org.

Tri-Town Seniors

Hollie Kennedy 303.833.2739

Frederick High School Booster Club

Frederick High School 720.443.2065 or www.fhsbooster.com

Tri-Town Toasters Club

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Tri-Town Lions Club

Jeanette Boyles 303. 833.2018

Playing It Forward

Del Torr 303.947.8564 or playingitforward.org

A Kid’s Place

CASA Program and Child Advocacy Center 1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 201, Greeley, CO 80634 970.353.5970 or www.akidsplace.org

EF Foundation for Foreign Study

Melissa 303.847.8165 or shareyouramerica@gmail.com.

Frederick Salud Family Health Centers 5995 Iris Parkway  Frederick  303.833.2050 Ethan Kerns, DDS  ekerns@saludclinic.org Primary health care services: medical, dental & behavioral. A Medical Home to serve the family.

La Leche League

LLL of Carbon Valley meets 2nd Saturday at 9:30 at Carbon Valley Medical Center, 6600 Firestone Blvd in Firestone. Light brunch served. More info call Leisl 303833-2008 or Laura 303.682.8840.

Cranio Care Bears

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and Rachel were able to attend their neighborhood preschools and it was a very positive experience. This was possible because of the adaptive equipment that was available to them.

We want to provide similar opportunities for special needs kids.

Two Angels Purpose Having a child with special needs can be challenging and it is the goal of the Two Angels Foundation to help with some of the struggles and make a difference in the lives of these children by: Helping families purchase recreational adaptive equipment for physically disabled children.

Providing adaptive equipment to help physically disabled children participate at school.

Saturday November 10th, 2012 Join us for "All in for Two Angels" Texas Hold'em Tournament register at www.twoangelsfoundation.org or call Doug Moore at 303-450-1785.

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Adam, a Frederick resident, also worked Tiffany~(303)828-8955 at Melody for ten years and supervised many individual housing projects. Jim and Adam offer simple services such as my fireplace to designing and building your custom dream home. One of their favorite projects was the design and build of a custom home for Jim’s w/Tiffany! neighbors, Mike and Mary.

9 yrs. Experience "We hired Jim Lohr to build our new *New Clients | w/Tiffany only custom home which was completed in June w/Coupon | exp. 11/30/12 2004, on-time and on-budget. Our overall experience working with Jim was very Zumba Dollar Days during enjoyable. Jim sets very high professional the month of November (one standards for himself and all the subtime/one day/per person). $1 gets contractors he hires and recommends. It is you a sampling of Valeria Catano's obvious that Jim has earned and commands amazing Zumba class.! After you the respect of all his subs. Since this was sample, purchase your Zumba Pass our first time at building our own home, we that day and receive 1/2 off the Locally owned & operated took advantage of Jim's years of construction Annual Membership Fee (normally experience and suggestions for literally all $40). Zumba passes are $32 for 4 phases of construction. His suggestions classes (good for 5 wks), $48 for 8 helped make numerous improvements to classes (good for 10 wks), or $10 the design and quality of our home. We Drop-in. Join Val Thursdays from 7:15-8:15pm an Saturdays from 11-12pm. ZUMBA!!!! highly recommend Jim Lohr to be your Axis of Movement is proud to present our third Nutcracker, All Cracked Up which next custom home builder!" said Mike & will be included with our 6th Annual Winter Gala on Saturday, December 15th at 6pm. This Mary. You can view their home at www. abbreviated version of the original, with a twist, will feature a copperleafcustombuilders.com musical theatre party, hip-hop/tap battle scene, acrobatic dolls, Real Estate/Land Use Law Mike and Mary’s continued satisfaction beautiful ballet, and a jazzy Sugar Plum Fairy. In addition to the Construction Claims in Copperleaf Custom Builders showed with Nutcracker, All Cracked Up, Axis will also feature dances of all their order of a detached garage, extended Business Law/Litigation ages and dance styles dancing in tribute to the holidays. driveway, and other projects. Another past Silent Auction at the event. Proceeds from the Silent Whistle-blower Cases Mead resident had Copperleaf build their ½ Auction go to benefit the Axis Dance Company Booster Club a Wrongful Death million dollar custom home in Platteville.

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First impressions are invaluable and you’ll immediately experience a sense of honesty and integrity. Jim and Adam and their subcontractors were trustworthy and capable.

Each person involved with my fireplace project was respectful and professional. The work and cost was exactly what I ordered and expected. The quality is superb. I would Rich Marsh Attorney At Law call them again!

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His favorite topic is without doubt his family. “Family is the most important thing in my life,� he says of his wife, Becky, and three kids.

His family enjoys being together and they spend Full Service Teleflora Florist a lot of time outdoors; hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, atving, bicycling, and motorcycling.

Everyday Occasions • Birthdays • Funerals Adam, too, is a family man. Between he and April, they have four kids in grade school and middle school.

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Happy 5th Birthday Evan. You are an amazing little man.

We couldn't ask for a better son. You are such a sweet little boy! We know you are going to do great things in your life! We love you so much.

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What are the advantages of a European river cruise? While cruise ships only touch the edges of continents, river boats take you to the very heart of magnificent cities and ancient towns. Quietly glide past hillside vineyards, medieval castles and historic monuments. Disembark and walk right into town for a lunch at a local cafĂŠ or experience that local beer or wine. Pack light. Not just for the airline requirements but for convenience. There are no formal nights. Men need only a collared shirt and sport coat. Women can leave their long dresses and high heels at home. Attire is country club casual even at dinner. Acknowledge your physical limitations.

Cobblestone streets, walkways and stairs can be a bit tricky to navigate Europe doesn't subscribe to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pace yourself accordingly. Some of the river boats do not have elevators, so make sure the boat you choose has one if you need one.

Alternatively, once ashore, many river cruises lines offer an easy-paced walking tour option.

Wine and dine. Unlike cruise ships, river boats have "open seating." Stroll into the dining room for a leisurely buffet breakfast and some made to order specialties. Lunch is fairly relaxed, too, as it is mainly buffet-style dining. Dinner times can vary based on the timing of the shore excursions, so check your daily planner. Some cruise lines offer wine and beer with lunch and dinner.

Cash is king. Make a list of the countries you will visit and find a local bank that will order your foreign currency. Mainly, you'll need Euros. But if you can get any of the other currencies (and there are quite a few on the lower Danube River) you can avoid the high commission exchange fees. Of course, the boat's front desk will also exchange currency, but there are some limitations. Tipping at the end of your cruise is expected to be in Euros.

Weather. If you travel on the rivers in the spring or fall, there will certainly be a variance in temperatures and precipitation. Bring that light rain gear and a folding umbrella. If you must carry belongings, a tote bag is suggested.

Stop and smell the roses. At least once on your river cruise, get up and outside just before sunrise. A fog-like mist rises from the Melissa Bunn, river, birds slowly begin to chirp and the river Pamperer/owner looks like liquid silver. It's a not-to-be-missed experience. Arrive early or stay late. You've come so far for this river cruise, it seems like a waste if you don't spend at least two full days in either your arrival or departure city.

Taking a Danube cruise? Investigate your options and try to include a few extra days on land to fully appreciate the cities along the paths of the great rivers of Europe. Look for our announcement on the River Cruise we are planning next fall.

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By Rick Marschall, Special to ASSIST News Service SWARTZ CREEK MI (ANS) -- Election Day is upcoming. Which of our presidents was the most religious -- anyway, the most observant -- is a topic that has relevance, perhaps more so when "social issues" inhabit headlines. Lest we judge, lest we be judged, we should acknowledge that it is an open question with no definitive answer, yet a fit topic for discussion. It is interesting to view the historical evidence and consider verifiable records.

I addressed the topic last President's Day, and it proved to be the most popular -or at least the recipient of the most "hits" and reactions -- in the several years I have been blogging and writing devotional essays. Are people hungry for intellectual "parlor games"... or wanting to connect the dots between political leaders and Christian faith?

In my case I hold Theodore Roosevelt in particular regard. A year ago my biography of him, BULLY! (Regnery History, 440 pages, illustrated entirely by vintage political cartoons), was published, and I devoted a chapter to TR's faith. (Indeed, I am working on a full book on the theme.) One thing I have come to appreciate about TR is something that largely has been neglected by history books. That is, the aspect of his fervent Christian faith. In some ways, he might be seen as the most Christian and the most religious of all presidents; and by "religious" I mean most observant.

This is (admittedly) subjective; it is difficult to compute and compile lists of factors.

TR's name at the top of the list of religiously observant presidents might surprise some people, yet that surprise would itself bear witness to the nature of his faith: privately held, but permeating countless speeches, writings, and acts. (A step out of character for this man who otherwise exhibited most of multi-faceted personality to the world!) His favorite verse was Micah 6:8 -- "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" He was of the Dutch Reformed Church. He participated in missions work with his father, a noted philanthropist. He taught weekly Sunday School classes during his four years at Harvard. He wrote for Christian publications.

He called his bare-the-soul speech announcing his principles when running in 1912, "A Confession of Faith." Later he closed perhaps the most important speech of his life, the clarion-call acceptance of the Progressive Party nomination that year, with the words, "We stand at Armageddon and we battle for the Lord!" That convention featured evangelical hymns and closed with "Onward Christian Soldiers."

He titled one his books "Foes of Our Own Household" (after Matthew 10:36) and another, "Fear God and Take Your Own Part." He once wrote an article for The Ladies' Home Journal, "Nine Reasons Why Men Should Go To Church." After TR left the White House, he was offered university presidencies and many other prominent jobs. He chose instead to become Contributing Editor of The Outlook, a relatively small Christian weekly magazine.

He was invited to deliver the Earl Lectures at Pacific Theological Seminary in 1911, but declined due to a heavy schedule. Knowing he would be near Berkeley on a speaking tour, however, he offered to deliver the lectures if he might be permitted to speak extemporaneously, not having time to prepare written texts of the five lectures, as was the school's customary requirement. It was agreed, and TR spoke for 90 minutes each evening -- from the heart and without notes -- on the Christian's role in modern society. ... and so on. TR was not perfect, but he knew the One who is. Fond of saying that he would "speak softly and carry a big stick," it truly can be said, also, that Theodore Roosevelt hid the Word in his heart, and acted boldly. He was a great American because he was thoroughgoing good man; and he was a good man because he was a humble believer.

Remember Theodore Roosevelt on his birthday, Oct 27, days before the election.

Remember him every day -- we are not seeing his kind any more.

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Humidity is an often-overlooked part of indoor air quality. The recommended amount of relative humidity in your home is between 40 - 60%. The average humidity in the Sahara Desert is 25%. The average humidity in Death Valley is 23%. And the average humidity in a heated home without a humidifier is 15%.

The Hazards of Low Humidity In general, everyone feels miserable when they're living with dry air. The following is a list of problems that occur when the humidity drops below 20%:  Static electricity zaps anyone that touches a metal object.  It's more difficult to sleep at night.  Wood shrinks, causing furniture to crack and break.  The piano slips out of tune.

 Heat cost rises because the body feels colder in dry air.  Carpets deteriorate faster.  Throats feel dry and parched.  Nose bleeds are more common.  Bacteria and viruses multiply much more rapidly.  Allergic and asthma symptoms are more pronounced.

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The Firestone Board of Trustees approved a license agreement with the Carbon Valley Help Center at its Sept. 12, 2012, meeting.

The agreement outlines a proposed facility use agreement between the Town of Firestone and the Carbon Valley Help Center to utilize old Town Hall at 150 Buchanan Ave. in Firestone for a community help center.

The Carbon Valley Help Center is a local nonprofit started on behalf of the Carbon Valley Network, which is a group of local individuals and business owners that exist to share information and enhance the collaboration between human services groups, faithbased organizations, the school district, municipalities, Weld County and nonprofits serving the Carbon Valley region. The Carbon Valley Network first approached the Town with its desired use of the old Town Hall in the fall of 2011. Since that time, the group has worked with Town staff to identify uses of the building and establish zoning requirements. The old Town Hall has not been in use by the Town since 1999, when it moved to its current location at 151 Grant Ave. “It is so exciting to see how the entire community has embraced the Carbon Valley Help Center,” said Drew Depler, vice president of the Center. “We are incredibly grateful to be allowed to lease this facility from the Town of Firestone, and to have the opportunity to serve the people of the Carbon Valley.”

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United Power presented the Town of Firestone with a capital credit refund at its Sept. 26, 2012, Board of Trustees meeting, representing the Town’s portion of the 2012 capital credit retirement from United Power. Representatives from United Power at the meeting for the check presentation included Ron Asche, CEO, Bill Meier, senior community affairs representative, and Ginny Buczek, vice president of the board of directors and director representing the west district.

United Power is an electric cooperative that provides its members with “at cost” electric service. At the end of each year, any profits remaining after expenses are paid are returned to members in the form of capital credits. In 2012, United Power’s board of directors authorized $3.5 million to be returned to members. The Town of Firestone received an amount based on its length of membership with United Power and the amount of power used during a set period.

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Sergeant Lotspeich has been an integral part of the Santa Cops program in Frederick since its inception and has also worked many years as a detective on child abuse investigations. “This is a well-deserved recognition for Gregg,� said Frederick Chief of Police, Gary Barbour. “His ability to work on these types of cases with sensitivity and an inherent sense of compassion are what make him the right person for the job.�

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Firestone Mayor Chad Auer recognized 6-year-old Emma Pilon with a Mayor’s Award at the Oct. 24, 2012, Board of Trustees meeting for her brave efforts in saving her 3-year-old sister Sara from almost drowning in a backyard pool. Emma and Sara, and big brother Ryan, are the children of Jeremy and Ericka Pilon of Firestone.

When Sara jumped back into the pool thinking she had her life jacket on, it was Emma who saw her first. Emma thought quickly and held her sister in a cradle position trying to keep her head above water while screaming out to her mom.

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Ehrlich Toyota Donates to Aims

Ehrlich Toyota arranges $10,000 donation to College Promise Scholarship Program at Aims Community College—The Aims Community College Foundation just announced a gift of $5,000 from Toyota Motor Sales in California and a matching $5,000 gift from Ehrlich Toyota of Greeley to the College Promise Scholarship fund at Aims. “It was exciting to hear Scott’s announcement at the recent scholarship reception,� said Aims Community College President Marsi Liddell. “His gift comes at an ideal time.

We are already planning forward for the 2013-2014 academic year. This scholarship offsets the majority of the costs associated with student’s first year of concentrated study at Aims.�

The College Promise Scholarship fund at Aims was initiated in June 2007 with a leadership gift from Scott Ehrlich. Since that time, over 650 students have applied to Aims due to the Promise. Of those who applied, 35 students have received associate degrees since inception of the program. One hundred additional certificates were awarded to students studying healthcare, automotive, education, welding, and other programs as offered at Aims. “When I first introduced the concept, I wasn’t sure how many students would be affected�, said Scott Ehrlich founder of the College Promise Program. “I wanted to provide a partnership opportunity for Aims and School District 6. It is humbling to know that it is working.�

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About 3A: The Reality

The state legislature has cut more than $20 million in funding to St. Vrain Valley Schools the past three years Per-pupil funding is lower NOW than it was three years ago $16.8 million in permanent cuts already made, primarly to administrative and central support (now just 2.9% of budget) Future cuts focused at the classroom level

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â—? Ballot measure 3A is a $14.8 million mill levy override. â—? Override monies stay local - NONE of it goes back to the state â—? A local investment: â—? Recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers and staff â—? Maintaining class sizes â—? Protecting pre-school and full-day kindergarten programs â—? Maintaining instructional technology and rigorous programming

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The estimated monthly tax impact is $4.16 per $100,000 of a home's market value Qualifying seniors benefit from the Homestead Exemption which has been reinstated The district has developed a Tax Work-Off Program that will allow senior citizens to work off a portion of their property taxes by volunteering in the district

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Can you believe it’s that time of year again? Yes, the holidays are fast approaching and the Rinn United Methodist Women’s group is once again preparing for their annual Holiday Craft Sale. The Corner CafÊ will be up and running, serving some of the wonderful homemade soups and baked goods everyone looks forward to each year.

In addition, there will be some new vendors this year and of course some of the favorites from previous years.

Santa will be there from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to get the children’s wish lists started and to have their picture taken with him. In exchange he would like a non-perishable food item for a local food bank. Let’s see if we can help him out.

Magic In The Glass held a grand opening on The Craft Sale runs from 10:00 am until Saturday, October 13, 2012. Megan Herron is the 3:00, with the Corner CafĂŠ open from owner. The business specializes in hand-blown, 11:00 am until 2:00 PM. Guys, join us custom glass artwork and jewelry. Magic In The for a hardy lunch while the ladies shop.

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Space is limited reserve your spot today 1. Formalism: Going through the motions of Christianity 2. Legalism: Measuring spirituality with a list Kickboxing | Kids MMA | Adult MMA 3. Mysticism: Basing spiritual Boxing | Strength & Conditioning growth on experiences 4. Activism: Allowing a cause to be your primary attention 5. Biblicism: Mastering the Word without it mastering you 6. Psychology-ism: Being preoccupied with the needs of people 7. Social-ism: Developing unhealthy dependences on other people 8. Entertainment: Being amused rather than worshiping God Whether we like to admit it or not, Just off highway 52 & just west of I-25. Go south on Puritan, we can get the theology of the gospel right on paper, but quickly desert it west on Imperial then south on Eureka. It is on your right hand side. in practice for one of these attractive counterfeits‌and yes, we all have a tendency to do that.

Satan is the great counterfeit. John 8:44 says, “You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.� Satan tries his hardest to impact the church and specifically the true church. Satan will try to counterfeit everything in the true church to make Christians think they they are truly worshiping God, but in all reality worshiping themselves.

Often we try to replace true worship for these different aspects. God is a holy God, not just a holy God, but a Holy, Holy, Holy God. There is a specific word for this description and that is the word trihagion.

When coming to truly worship God, and to illuminate the True Gospel, we must keep the Holy, Holy, Holy mentality behind every thought, word, and action that we do. When we replace worship and the Gospel of Christ with any other form than what God wants, we have counterfeited what God demands, what He wants.

The gospel IS allsufficent. It is the good news of the person and work of Jesus Christ—from eternity to eternity. The gospel is so much more than “getting or Organic being saved,� it is how we Hormone are to live every day.

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After reading the previous article about Autumn, one of my sisters wrote and suggested the next topic: stress. I thanked her for the idea, since after nearly 8 years of writing, it is sometimes difficult to think of an interesting topic every month!

Rather than echo well known and valid Dr. Julie Fischer, Dr. Robert Nouhan remedies for stress such as exercise and meditation, the focus of this article & Dr. Nicky Theiss will include a couple of aspects of the “civilized” stressors... Let's ponder just two aspects of “psychosocial stress,” predominantly social media / Dr. Katie Dueber & Dr. Wade Heinrichs disconnectedness, and our basic human nature that desperately cleaves to order in an unpredictable world.

People crave stability and predictability, but we live in this changeable place. For example, we’ve had fairly predictable weather patterns for about one hundred years, and now we are noticing a shift, and this puts people on edge. Likewise, we like our family, friends, neighbors and business to be predictable as well. None of this is realistic. But now we humans are here in this unpredictable place, and Pictured Clockwise L-R: Drs. Robert Nouhan, Julie Fischer, Katie Dueber, Wade Heinrichs, Nicky Theiss with less social connection and support partly because families live far apart, 6600 Firestone Blvd., Firestone, CO 80504 :: 303.833.8880 :: www.carbonvalleymedical.com and also the manner in which we now communicate.

It is obvious that society has Come and enjoy…..Mixing – Music – Making a and make it sound as if we’re happy, when really the writing changed; it is less and less that families sit down and eat dinner is taking place with many tears. The examples are endless, Difference together each day, or that friends and neighbors get together for and at the same time, these new forms of communication are Sunday, November 4, 2:00PM – 4:00PM at 841 Tenacity a meal or a cup of tea. Rather, we are communicating through very helpful when relating basic information. So what to do? Drive , Longmont Refreshments served. a variety of social media, emails, texts, but if we’re lucky, a How about if we sit down and eat together on a regular basis.

There is no cover charge but a donation of any size will be phone call. However, there are many cultures that still value Use email to relate basic information, such as logistics, etc. most welcome. 100% of your tax deductible gift will benefit the getting together every day, (usually to eat!) regardless of the But why not wait to speak with one another for the dynamic local nonprofit , Acupuncture for Veterans and Their Families, fact that it is in the middle of the day, during business hours. (unpredictable or changeable) situations...or if nothing else, a wonderful Longmont organization that offers quality health For some, the importance of being socially connected comes use a phone to hear each other’s voice? That feeling of care choices at no charge to veterans, those on active duty, and before business. During these meals, the entire family, and urgency is what seems to be a large part of stress. The urgency immediate family members. Check out their website at http:// the extended family, come to know any sensitive situation the would probably dissipate a little if we take the time to “close avfinfo.org. other may be experiencing. These family members who value up shop” and eat together, but this is most likely unrealistic as Come Mix with caring folks, listen to some great, original, this “connectedness” come to know that what might appear well. Is it possible to strike a balance? live Music, and Make a Difference to be “confrontation” to outsiders, is really just everyone Anything is possible. And it just might require that we in our community! showing that they care. No matter how uncomfortable and stop, think and eat, ...and continue with being optimistic as For a sampling of Michael’s straight forward such closeness can be, research shows that the we prepare for some unpredictable situation. music go to http://www.youtube. cultures that still “close up shop” to eat together on a regular Daisy Lear, MSOM, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. provides Chinese medicine com/watch?v=UTgOmv88XLs basis have lower rates of heart disease and less problems with & acupuncture in Longmont, (303)587-3557 daisylear@gmail.com.

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Matters Preschool / K-8 • Before & After School Programs Available Choose Carbon Valley Charter Academy for Your Child’s Education

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Firestone Scouts Receives Eagle Scout Award

Jacob Lyon, 15, of Firestone received his Eagle Scout Award on Sun., May 27 at the Frederick Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints (LDS Church) 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick, Colo.

Lyon is a member of the Saddleback Ward and Boy Scout Troop 660.

He is the son of Jason and Brandie Lyon. His project consisted of installing gravel and wood chips, and removing landscaping at the Imagine Charter School in Firestone. ►

◄ Matthew Floodeen, 14, of Firestone received his Eagle Scout Award on Sun., Sept. 9 at the Frederick Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) 9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick, Colo.

Floodeen is a member of the Highland Lake Ward and Boy Scout Troop 860. He is the son of Tom Floodeen, Jr., and Stefanie Floodeen. His project consisted of pouring the sidewalk for disabled ramp at the historic Highland Lake Church near Mead. This project made it possible for disabled individuals to navigate from the parking lot to the ramp. Prior to the project, the ground near the church was uneven and difficult to cross.

Carbon Valley Charter Academy to Sponsor Horse Drawn Carriage Rides During Tree Lighting Ceremonies

Carbon Valley Charter Academy recently announced that they will again be the sponsor of horse-drawn carriage rides during the 8th Annual Frederick Festival of Lights. The event takes place December 1, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Crist Park.

Lisa Gellum, Principal of Carbon Valley Charter Academy, will be on hand to present candycanes to those enjoying the unique holiday rides. In addition to carriage rides, activities such as photos with Santa, a live ice-sculpture demonstration and numerous photo opportunities will be available for the entire family.

"Carbon Valley Academy is pleased to play an important role in this community. Our students and families represent our businesses, neighborhoods and the community as a whole. We feel that it is important to participate in community events and to provide a way for area citizens to have a magical experience as they kick-off the holiday season," said Tony Carey, Executive Director of Carbon Valley Academy. "We are proud to sponsor the horse-drawn carriage rides for the second year in a row," he added.

Carbon Valley Charter Academy is a free public school of choice. Emphasis is placed on strong academics and character building for students preschool through 8th grade. For more information contact Carbon Valley Academy at 303-774-9555 or visit www.carbonvalleyacademy.org.

For more information about the December 1st festivities contact the Town of Frederick.

Busy Bee Preschool Gives Back to the Community

Our small preschool is hoping to make a big impact in our community this year by performing Acts of Kindness each month for members of the community. We will be studying a different community helper each month and we would like to honor them by performing an Act of Kindness. For example: in September we took treats to the police department along with a card that we made thanking them for keeping us safe and for all of the hard work they do.

We are working on a big project in the month of December. We will be talking about volunteers and the spirit of giving and helping others. We will be making Blessing Bags to take to a local organization that services the homeless or those in need. We hope to make 30-50 bags, enough so that each child can make 2 bags- one to take home to their family so that as a family they

can share it with someone in need, and one that they can hand deliver to a local organization with the class.

We are asking for some assistance with a few staples for the Blessing Bags.

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By Lisa Gjellum, Principal Carbon Valley Academy

A school leadership team can be an effective way for the faculty and the administrator in a school to come to an agreement on decisions that involve the school. Carbon Valley Academy has, for the past two years, implemented a leadership team consisting of faculty, parents, and school administration. Research has shown that new and innovative leadership models have many benefits for administrators and the faculty. One example of a new and innovative leadership model is school leadership teams. However, school leadership teams are not successful overnight. There are some obstacles that newly formed school leadership teams need to overcome before the leadership team can even meet for the first time. After the decision has been made by a school and the administration that a school leadership team would be an effective tool for improving student achievement scores and the atmosphere of the school, the process of team member selection can begin. Each school leadership team must go through many steps before it can become successful, and with the use of guidelines a clear process of implementation can be followed.

School leadership teams are an innovative and relatively new way for schools to combine the knowledge of administrators and faculty while working together to improve a school’s atmosphere and student achievement. A school that uses a leadership team promotes the idea of a collaborative faculty and administrators that are capable of meeting the needs of today’s student population (Garmston and Wellman, 1999). Effective schools need to be able to move toward the future and meet the needs of tomorrow’s students (a clear goal at Carbon Valley Academy); school leadership teams can help schools accomplish this. In order to improve student achievement schools must develop a cohesive group of faculty and administrators that work well together and have a clear vision of the future. A school leadership team needs to be designed and developed with the notion that the team will enhance school effort, determine what is important to the school, know the costs, and ease the faculty’s work load.

When a collaborative group of faculty and administrators share a vision for a school the decisions made will promote productive thought. Many like minds sharing the same vision of a school will empower the administrator and faculty to share in decision making, which in turn guides individuals and groups to make better decisions. Shared decision making in a school creates a positive climate, an inclusive organization with continued evaluation and adjustment, and a clear process for decision making.

The main purpose of developing a school leadership team is to implement a different way of increasing student achievement. A truly effective school leader will empower the faculty in his or her building by seeking their input about school leadership issues; this includes seeking input about whether having a school leadership team is feasible at the school. An effective school leader understands that knowing how to lead is the first step in being an effective leader but that the next step is to actually lead. Effective school leaders that involve faculty in decisions will learn to facilitate more effective meetings with significant outcomes because of the increased input of the faculty.

School leadership teams are not implemented over night. To effectively implement school leadership teams in a school, there needs to be time dedicated for training and educating faculty about school leadership teams. If a school leadership team is put together for the wrong reasons or in a haphazard way without training then it will most likely not be successful.

A school leadership team is essential for today’s schools to continue to improve student achievement scores.

Research has shown that involving faculty in the development of teams and the facilitation of meetings is a successful strategy for improvement in student achievement. Administrators that have used school leadership teams have found them to be a useful tool. Developing a school leadership team though can be a lengthy process, possibly taking several years but is well worth it in developing an inclusive and valued environment.

While still in the beginning stages of implementation, Carbon Valley Academy’s students and faculty have benefitted from the leadership team and its shared knowledge and desire to make our school a success. The team experts agreed that the benefits of a school leadership team are outweighed by the extra work the initial members must do to implement the team. There was a consensual agreement that cohesive group of faculty and administration is the new paradigm in leadership and having a detailed step by step guide for implementation is useful.

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Area Library Events

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Carbon Valley Regional Library Happenings

Send high resolution photo to carbonvalley@gmail.com & put baby in the subject line. Send name, town, & birth date, along with the photo and how you are related.

The Carbon Valley Regional Library is located at 7 Park Avenue, Firestone. For more information on any of the programs listed, visit www.MyLibrary.us or call 720-685-5100.

”Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”

James 1:17

 Reveille 3 – Letters from Home – Join your community in celebrating the history of World War II through music.

Passionately inspired by the Swing Era, Reveille 3 pays tribute to the music of the Andrews Sisters. This is an entertaining reflection back to a time of honor, sacrifice and pride for the American people.

This story of three ladies changing lives are woven with narrations of love lost and found, a yearning for a return to normal life and the strength and determination of those living state side to help with the war efforts. – Coal Ridge Middle School, 6201 Booth Drive, Firestone, CO. Free tickets can be picked up at the library, Carbon Valley Rec Center, Mead Town Hall or at the door – 7:00 pm. Saturday, November 3.  NASA Smart Skies – Investigate Distance-Rate-Time problems seen

by Air Traffic Controllers using a web-based simulator, multiple math methods, reality based experiments, and movies. This is a S.T.E.M. program for 5th-9th grade alternative educated students. Registration is required – 10:00 am. Monday, November 5.

 eBooks and eReader Help – An introductory class on eBooks and OverDrive, the database patrons use to check out eBooks for free through their library. Participants can bring their eReader or other mobile device and a laptop, if they want to download eBooks that day. A current library card and email account is needed to utilize these services. Registration required. – 6:00 pm. Wed, Nov 14.  Job Seeker Help – Get help on your resume, online job application or job search. – 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 17.

Erie Community Library Happenings

The Erie Community Library is located at 400 Powers Street, Erie.

For more information on any of the programs listed, visit www.MyLibrary. us or call 720-685-5200.  Gluten, Casein and Sugar Free Cooking with Kelly Brozyna – Join author and blogger Kelly Brozyna as she talks about healthier ways to cooks for yourself and your family without gluten, casein or refined sugars. 11:00 am. Saturday, November 3.  Local History Series: Colorado’s Wartime Transitions & Migrations – MSU Professor Todd Laugen will talk about the impact of WWII on Colorado and its residents including efforts to mobilize for war, expansion of local military bases, industry munitions projects, German POWs and Japanese American internments, and the beginnings of Cold War defense contracting. – 7:00 pm. Thursday, November 8.  Get to Know Your H2O – Come learn about local water resources from source to tap and beyond in this 45 minute interactive slide show presentation by the Keep It Clean Partnership. – 10:30 am. Tuesday, November 20.  Bug Out! – Kids come take a look at the critters that live in our local waterways.

Collect, observe, identify and tally aquatic insects to help determine the water quality of a local creek, lake or pond. This program will be indoors, and the insects will be brought to you by the Keep It Clean Partnership. – 1:00 pm. Tuesday, November 20.  Conversation with the Author: Pat Miller – Join us for a reading from Pat Miller’s latest work, “Expendable”, a political thriller, and talk about the research and writing process. A book signing will follow. 7:00 pm. Saturday, November 24.

Celebrate the Greatest Generation and the Swing Era

Step back in time to the 1940’s - an era of war bonds, rations and swing music. The High Plains Library District’s Carbon Valley Regional Library is proud to bring you Reveille 3- an Andrew Sisters style performance celebrating the history of WWII and the Greatest Generation on Saturday, November 3 at 7 pm at Coal Ridge Middle School (6201 Booth Drive) in Firestone.

Passionately inspired by the Swing Era, Reveille 3 pays tribute to the music of the Andrews Sisters. Told through letters, inspired by personal writings during WWII their show, Letters from Home, is an entertaining reflection back to a time of honor, sacrifice and pride for the American people.

This story of three ladies changing lives are woven with narrations of love lost and found, a yearning for a return to a normal life and the strength and determination of those living state side to help with the war efforts.

Reveille 3 is a signature event for the Northern Colorado Common Read – a community-wide reading initiative designed to bring people together to read, discuss and celebrate a single book. This year’s selected title is Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Unbroken tells the remarkable true life story of Louis Zamperini a WWII B-24 bombardier who survived 47 days in a life raft only to be picked up by the Japanese navy, taken as a prisoner and tortured for 30 months until the end of World War II. Unbroken pays homage to the Greatest Generation and provides an opportunity to honor and remember all veterans.

Join Reveille 3 on their sentimental journey and experience an era that continues to capture our minds and hearts.

Reveille 3 is a free event sponsored by High Plains Library District Foundation, Zadel Realty and the Town of Frederick.

Community partners include Tri-Town Senior Center, Carbon Valley Recreation Center, Mead Senior Center, Town of Mead and Town of Firestone. Tickets are available at the Carbon Valley Regional Library, Carbon Valley Recreation Center and Mead Town Hall.

CV Rec News The fall weather has been wonderful for all of the Carbon Valley Recreation Center events. Youth football, cheerleading, soccer, and adult softball all were played with only a few schedule changes. The Dacono BMX track raced all of September and twice in October. When the weather cooperates everyone is happy and makes our jobs much easier.

Youth volleyball also wrapped up their season which means basketball is just around the corner.

The Carbon Valley gymnastics program hosted their 2nd annual fall festival and the turnout was fabulous. There was a children maze, hayrides, pumpkin and face painting, many games to play, and the obstacle course inflatable was a huge hit. Thank you to all you gymnastic parent volunteers and staff for making this a successful fundraiser.

The October youth night had 150 kids attend where they had a great time playing Halloween games in the pool and in the gym. Remember this is a great way to make sure your kids have fun and are in a safe environment. Youth swim lessons are going very well and everyone seems to like the new lesson schedule and the reports cards that are handed out with the children’s progress. The Marvelously Messy art class was a huge success for the little kids and our sporting around classes are continuously full. The CARA swim team has started with 47 swimmers of all ages. Suits, caps, and t-shirts are being ordered for the season and the teams color is orange. The swimmers will easily be identified in the water.

Youth basketball registration is ended and staff is working on getting practices, uniforms, and game schedules ready for the 18 teams (3rd through 8th grade). Coed adult volleyball games have also started with 12 teams playing every Sunday evening.

Don’t forget to shop at the annual Carbon Valley Craft Fair on Saturday, November 17 from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

There are 61 booths reserved for this great community event, so mark your calendar now.

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Sebastian Cole DePhillips was born September 13, 2012 at 9:08 AM at 7.8 lbs and 19 inches long.

He is welcomed by proud parents August and Marybeth and big brother August Joseph of Frederick, Colorado.

 Book Club for Child Care Providers – Join us to discuss books related to childhood development. Child care providers can receive a certificate from the United Way Professional Development Committee for two training hours for each book club night attended. Tonight’s book discussion will be on “Mind in the Making: the seven essential life skills every child needs” by Ellen Galinsky. Copies of the book are available from the library – 6:00 pm. Wednesday, November 7.

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Turkey Shoot - November 9th Win a turkey for Thanksgiving Youth Night - November 10 enjoy a fun time at the gymnastics facility No School Day Club - November 16 and November 19 Holiday Craft Fair - November 17 Fit-A-Thon - November 21 come work out the night before Thanksgiving with an evening of great classes CV Recreation District facilities closed on 11/22 and 11/25 Carbon Valley Senior Trip November 29 - Festival of the Trees Breakfast with Santa - December 1 - Bring the kids to visit with Santa, have breakfast, and do a fun Christmas craft

Rent a Santa Suit - call to get more details

Thank you to everyone who completed the Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District survey. Once the results are tabulated I will make sure the information gets into the newspaper.

If you have any questions on any of these programs and events don’t hesitate to call 303-833-3660.

A Perfect Place 2 Play St. Vrain Ranch (303)833-4631  All About the Little Ones Countryside (720)226-8844 Bloom! Montessori Preschool in Longmont (303)776-8173  Bright Future Childcare Longview (303)702-0908  Bugs & Flowers Daycare Stoneridge (970)388-6762  Busy Bee Preschool Ridgecrest (303)833-5022  Carbon Valley Child Care Carbon Valley Area (303)833-0398  Country Kids Preschool Mead (970)535-4825  Creative Kids Child Care Sweetgrass (303)464-0175 

Firestone (303)833-3282  Lion’s Den Legacy Elementary (720)652-8169 Little Feet Childcare Frederick (720)532-2573  Little Peeps & Co. Sharpe Farms (720)352-7522 Little People’s Place Fox Run (303)702-0057  Little Wonders Daycare Wyndham Hill (303)774-0874  Marcy’s Daycare Old Frederick (303)833-3411  Melissa’s Toddler Town Raspberry Hill (303)834-8420  Messiah Lutheran School 1335 Francis St., Longmont (303)776-3466

Miss Amy’s Preschool Creative Years Learning Ctr St. Vrain Ranch Carbon Valley (303)833-4030  (303)833-9001  Mommy Daycare Cynthia’s Child Care Booth Farms (303)564-5697 (303)776-9484  Exploring Minds Academy Erie (303)828-3452 

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Frederick Day Care Country Side 720.362.2644 

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Frederick Discovery School Robin’s Nest Family (303)679-1413 Childcare Future Footprints Daycare Firestone (303)833-4536  Ridgecrest (303)833-5778 

Hand-N-Hand Daycare Tri-town area (720)244-0963  Heart & Hand Child Care Platteville (970)785-6138  A Home Away from Home Sagebrush (303)833-3197  Husky Club @ Centennial Elementary (720)652-8240 Imaginations at Work Firestone (303)833-6745  Grandma Bea’s DayCare Mead (970)535-0109  Kids First Preschool Booth Farms (720)939-9954  Kim Sanger’s Family Child Care, Erie (303)828-4620  Knudsen Kidz LLC Firestone 720-939-2461 Leaps of Knowledge Savannah (303)466-6999 Lisa Day Care Savannah (303)833-5646  Little Critters

Robyn’s Nest Pre-school Firestone - St. Vrain Ranch (303)833-3762  Sharon’s Daycare Ridgecrest (303)833-4529  Soaring Eagles Child Care Prairie Ridge Elementary (720)494-3641 Tammy’s Daycare St. Vrain Ranch-Firestone (303)833-2791  Tatum’s Little Hands Ridgecrest (303)345-3339  Teddys Kids Oak Meadows (303)651-3345 The Little Crowe’s Nest Centex Country Side (303) 833-5253 3 Generations Home Daycare Sagebrush (303) 833-4483  Wee Folks Childcare Ridgecrest (303)304-4509   Licensed Provider~If you provide

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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Black Friday Gift Wrapping November 30th, Friday at 1:00 pm. Learn some new wrapping tricks. Bring your gifts, tape and scissors, paper and instruction will be provided. The cost is only $2. and you can get those gifts all wrapped up! Held at the Senior Center.

SilverSneakerÂŽ/Senior Juice & Coffee Bar held at the Rec Center Date: November 30th {Friday} Time: 8:00 - 11:00 am Cost: FREE Come and have a morning snack and juice or coffee before or after your workout. Meet some new people for good conversation! Periodically we will give a prize or two away. REMEMBER SilverSneakersÂŽ swipe your card at the front desk. *PLEASE make sure you swipe your card.

Branson Holiday’s Trip {December 2-8 2012} 7-days/ 6-nights {SundaySaturday} $605/ double occupancy Includes: Round trip Motor Coach ď‚&#x; 6 nights lodging {4 nights in Branson} ď‚&#x; 10 meals ď‚&#x; Admission to 7 great shows including the Jim Stafford, Tony Orlando, Hooray for Hollywood, The Brett Family and more.

Friday Afternoon Movie Matinee @ Senior Center at 2pm Nov. 2 Cost is .50 cents and includes a few snacks and drinks.

Movie: “Grumpier Old Men� rated PG-13 Reveille 3 {Coal Ridge Middle School in Firestone} Date: November 3rd {Saturday} Time: 6:30pm departure (7pm performance) Cost: $1/for transportation Deadline: October 29th Join your community in celebrating the history of World War II through music. Passionately inspired by the swing era, Reveille 3 pays tribute to the songs of the Andrews Sisters.

Senior Advisory Board Meeting Open to the Public Date: November 5th (Monday) Time: 9:30am Held at the senior Center Greeley Freight Museum {Greeley} Date: November 6th {Tuesday} Time: 9am departure/ 2pm return Cost: $13/member $18/non-member Deadline: November 1st Enjoy a private tour of this fascinating Colorado miniature Railroad. You’ll be amazed at the great details and historical relevance. Lunch at The Olive Garden before coming home.

Sunday Senior Dance Day: November 11th (Sunday) Time: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Cost: FREE for members/$5 for non-members Dance to the magical sounds of Jim Erhlich Fun for all! We will have door prizes and refreshments!

Kaiser/Senior Advantage Enrollment Information Meeting November 21st @ 1:00 @ The Recreation Center Fort Collins Senior Ctr November 7th & Poparazzi Ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, dinner roll & dessert Date: November 20th [{Tuesday} catered by Bella Rosa.

Time: 9am departure/3:30 return All members meeting following lunch Cost: $5/member $10/non-member 12:30 pm Veterans Day Performance by Robert Webber Deadline: November 16th November 14th We will start by taking a tour of the Traditional turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, Ft. Collins Senior Center. Following vegetable & rolls catered by Pete's Place. lunch at the Ft. Collins Senior Center November 21st Short ribs, fried potatoes, veggies & dessert we will surprise you by visiting catered by Pepper Jacks.

Popperazzi Gourmet Popcorn Fire Dept. will be here taking blood pressures Store. Have you ever tried dill pickle November 28th popcorn, how bout Cherry Dr. Monterey chicken, agrauten potatoes, buttered peas, & dessert Pepper popcorn? This might be a catered by The Bridge. great place to begin your Christmas Cost for Senior Lunches shopping!

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Construction Set to Begin in Spring 2013 The Firestone engineering staff has completed the design and final construction plans for the expansion of Firestone Boulevard from Interstate 25 to Birch Street to allow for greater traffic accessibility. Construction is set to begin in the spring of 2013.

Town Engineer David Lindsay said they have received approval of the drawings from the Colorado Department of Transportation, and are finalizing additional right-of-ways and private accesses in the construction area.

The project will address congestion at the intersections of Firestone and Jake Jabs boulevards and Firestone Boulevard and Birch Street by adding an additional general purpose lane for both east- and west-bound traffic on Firestone Boulevard. The project will also include the addition of dual northbound left turn lanes from Birch Street onto westbound Firestone Boulevard.

The current project construction budget is estimated to be approximately $1.1 million. Funding for this project comes from the Town’s impact fees. With this project, these fees would be exhausted. Lindsay said the Town of Firestone intends to pursue an Energy Impact Assistance Grant opportunity from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, which could help offset the construction costs. The grant program is funded from severance taxes on natural gas and oil production in the state. Additional plans for Firestone Boulevard expansion are contingent upon voter approval of Firestone ballot 2A. The project will go out for bid in January 2013. Construction will begin in March or April, depending on weather, and should take about three to four months to complete. Most of the work and expansion will be done on the south side of Firestone Boulevard, so there should be minimal disruption to traffic. There will be some disruption to traffic on Birch Street when that part of the project is completed.

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GREELEY – The Jewish culture that existed in Europe just before and during World War II was decimated due to accepted government policy that led to the Holocaust. Less well known was action taken in 1879 by the U.S. government to force American Indian children into boarding schools to assimilate them into white American culture.

Robin Levin will explore these examples of cultural intolerance during her presentation, “Taken From My Home,� to be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, on the Aims Community College campus in Greeley. The event will be held in Ed Beaty Hall Theater, located in room 102. Levin, who has worked on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming since 1981, draws on her experience as teacher and fellow with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. She relies on the diaries and testimonies from the Indian Boarding School experience here in the U.S. and from the Lodz Ghetto in Nazi-era Poland.

Even though government policies for nearly 100 years attempted to eliminate tribal cultures, the Native American identity persists and adapts with changes. During the Nazi era, European Jews were identified for removal from Aryan society. By delving into the world of teenagers who suffered, the audience will be exposed to victims’ personal accounts, and an awareness of how resilient and resourceful humans must be.

The Aims Human2Human Project sponsors the event, which is a college-wide program aiming to make a positive impact on the community by providing learning opportunities through the presentation of different perspectives. All Human2Human events are free and open to the public.

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Frederick Youth Commission Presents Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box

FREDERICK, Colorado (October 24, 2012) – The Frederick Youth Commission wants to give 15 families in need throughout the Tri-Town area a great Thanksgiving and they need your help! Get involved by nominating a family you know that needs help or donating to the effort.

A nomination form is available at Frederick Town Hall, on Frederick's website www.frederickco.gov or you can also email youthcommission@frederickco.gov to obtain a form. Monetary and non-perishable food donations are also needed and can be taken to Frederick High School (5690 Tipple Pkwy) Monday through Friday from 12-3 p.m. or Frederick Town Hall (401 Locust St.) Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. All nominations and donations are due Monday November 12th. The Youth Commission and Frederick High School Principal Pete Vargas will shop for perishable items on Thursday November 15th and will personally deliver the boxes on Friday November 16th.

Suggested items for food donations include: canned corn, canned green beans, canned yams/sweet potatoes, instant mashed potatoes, salt, pepper, canned cranberry sauce, boxed stuffing, turkey gravy mix, french fried onions, cream of mushroom soup, canned black olives, Jell-O mix, canned fruit, canned/boxed broth, brown sugar, and mini marshmallows. Checks can be made payable to 'FHS Booster Club'.

Rocky Mountain Christian Church

Sunday Services times are: Niwot: 8:00 & 9:30 (Chapel) 9:00 & 10:45 (Main Worship

Area Churches 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 Living Water Northgate Friday’s: Youth Group 7 pm Sun.’s: Bible College 8am Free Snacks at 9 am & Service 10am 303-668-1329 www.Livingwater.LA 7073 CO Blvd. (WCR 13) Frederick Pastor Steve Owings New Horizons Christian Church Worship 10:00 a.m. & Bible School 9:00a 303-833-3013 530 Cherry St., Dacono Pastor Rob Thomas 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 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 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 Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15a Service 10:15a 303-828-1040 www.lifesongchurch.org 500 Briggs St., Erie

Auditorium) Frederick: 9:00 & 10:45 Calendar of events for Christmas 2012 – Coming Home • Nov. 25th – All out Christmas Decorating Party, 2:30 p.m. (Both Campuses) • Dec. 1st – Night of Worship (Niwot Campus) Please check website for Times!

• Dec. 2nd – Sunday Service: Kick Off of the Christmas Season, Invite people!

• Dec. 9th – Sunday Service: Anticipate His coming. Big expectations for the Messiah!

• Dec. 16th – Sunday Service: Prepare your hearts for Jesus!

• Dec. 23rd – Sunday Service: Arrive, often great hardship leads to great joy!

• Dec. 24th – Celebrate! We will have 3 services, times TBA in December’s Issue!

Please visit our website for Christmas Eve Service times as well at our Facebook page for other exciting events! www.rmcc.org h t t p : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / # ! / Rockymountainchristianchurch Contact Gwen Stouder if you have any questions at 303.652.6826 or by email at gstouder@rmcc.org.

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

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

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

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

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

LifeBridge Tri-Towns Grow 9:00 a.m.

Worship 10:00 a.m.

NEW Frederick High School 5690 Tipple Parkway in Frederick.

303-776-2927 www.lbcc.org/tri-towns Pastor Drew Depler

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 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 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 St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street 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. 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 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 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 L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. 9:15 a.m.

451 Oak St., Frederick (303)451-5433 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton

As the nation debates careers v. motherhood, a booming demographic of Christian women believes God calls women to the workforce too, and that the link between career success and family health is faith. On that new ground, high-level business executive, author, wife and mom Diane Paddison is a rising voice: “It’s possible to have a career without sacrificing your family or faith,” Paddison says to women throughout the workforce. “I’m the voice of encouragement whispering in your ear: ‘You can do it!’”

Now chief strategy officer for commercial real estate giant Cassidy Turley, Paddison began working on the family farm, paid her way through college, served with IBM, earned a Harvard MBA and rose to the global executive board of CBRE. She was the only female executive team member on three Fortune 500 companies. In her book Work, Pray, Love—which launches an updated version Oct. 23—Paddison uses personal highs and lows to help today’s women balance career and family. She also heads 4word, a growing network of professional women’s groups to support and mentor.

4word launched in 2011 with a group in Portland, Ore., expanded to Dallas and has spread quickly. Each city chapter connects women who believe work—and home and family—fall into a single calling. The 4word advisory board draws on dynamic women leaders such as Bonnie Pruett Wurzbacher, a top executive at Coca-Cola Co., and Erin Botsford, named to Barrons’ list of Top 100 Women Financial Advisors.

Paddison’s strong “Yes” to faith, family and work coincides with a recent Atlantic article entitled “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All,” by tenured Princeton professor and former top State Department official Anne-Marie Slaughter. Slaughter counters the “Why Women Aren’t Reaching the Top,” position of Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg. This while a nation watched the high-profile pregnancy of Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, a newer generation of CEO at a newer corporation. Mayer took the top job at Yahoo in July and gave birth to a son Sept. 30.

As Paddison prepares to relaunch Work, Love, Pray, she advises Christian women professionals: • to know their core values and stick to them • to evaluate employers for real commitment to family support • if desiring marriage, to chose a likeminded, supportive spouse “Whether you’re a doctor, school teacher, lawyer or business leader, God has you there for a purpose,” Paddison says. “He gives skills, talent and knowledge that enable us to contribute to society in multiple ways. But it can still be daunting.”

The emerging trend for churches to support Christian women in their careers echoes important new statistics reported in Work, Pray, Love: •For the first time in history, women in the workplace outnumber men.

•In 1971 only 3 percent of all lawyers were women, today, it’s 37 percent.

•The percentage of women in college (57 percent) tops men (43 percent).

•Almost half of all law and medical degrees go to women, up from about 10 percent in 1970.

The topic of women in the workforce never cools, and Paddison keeps a busy national speaking schedule. Current and upcoming interview availabilities: For interviews, contact: Michael Conrad Michael@Lovell-Fairchild.com 214616-0320.

Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss

St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal

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

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

New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Sun. service 10:00 am Children’s church 10:30 am (303) 828-0638 Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardner 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 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 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 The Fort Foursquare Church Sun. Worship 11:00 AM 217 4th St., Dacono, CO 80514 thefortchurch@yahoo.com Pastor David Findley Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Worship 8am Sun. 303-650-6170 204 Park Avenue Ft. Lupton Reverend Gary Sitton

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9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Bishop David Parker 303-833-2121 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

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Gilbert Lee Bowman

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June 2, 1932 – October 9, 2012

Gilbert Lee Bowman died October 9, 2012 at Pathways Hospice in Loveland. He was 80.

Gilbert was born June 2, 1932 in Grinnell, KS to George and Versa (LaMar) Bowman.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1957 as an Army Medic, stationed part of the time in Germany.

He married Barbara Frances Tromey in June of 1952 in Ft. Lupton, CO, they later divorced.

Gilbert was married to Geraldine Elliott on July 13, 1958 in Frederick, CO. He lived most of his life in the Frederick and Ft. Lupton area until he moved to the Aspen House in Loveland, CO two years ago.

Gilbert had a variety of occupations during his life from hanging drywall, scraping, coal mining, put was predominantly in the trucking industry.

His work was his life and his hobbies. He loved his sweets and everybody always loved receiving hugs from him.

He was preceded in death by his wife Gerry on March 21, 2008; his son Charles “Skip�

Hoffman; one brother and three sisters.

Gilbert is survived by his children Larry Bowman (Beverly) of Cheyenne, WY, Roger Bowman (Nancy) of Loveland, CO, Rick Bowman of Loveland, CO, and Irene Bowman (Todd Loomis) of Loveland, CO; his brother Bill Bowman (Brenda) of Thornton; seven grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and all his friends and family at Aspen House.

A visitation was held from 4-6pm Thursday October 11, at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Funeral service was Friday October 12, at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Burial at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery.

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Turkey fryers can be extremely dangerous if not used properly. According to Underwriters Laboratories' (UL) safety experts, concerns are running high about backyard chefs sacrificing safety for good taste. Recently, there have been an increasing number of fires related to turkey fryers. UL has performed tests on the fryers and as a result, has decided not to certify any turkey fryers with their UL Seal, according to John Drengenberg, UL consumer affairs manager.

If you absolutely must use a turkey fryer, here are some tips for safer use: ď Ź Turkey fryers should always be used outdoors a safe distance from buildings and other materials that can burn or ignite. ď Ź Never use turkey fryers on wooden decks or in garages. ď Ź Use turkey fryers on a at surface to help prevent accidental tipping. ď Ź Never leave the fryer unattended. Most units do not have thermostat controls. If you are not careful, the oil may continue to heat until it ignites. ď Ź Never let children or pets near the fryer. ď Ź Do not overfill the fryer. Doing so may cause the oil to spill onto the burner causing a fire. ď Ź Lids and handles can become extremely hot. Use well-insulated pot holders or oven mitts when handling any part of the pot. ď Ź Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes in case of oil spatter. ď Ź Keep an ABC multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water or our to extinguish a grease fire.

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