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Family Whisperer

Julie HIcks See page 12

Cheryl Hamilton as told to Peggy Blewett Have you ever been in that point in your life where you do not know where you are heading or where you want to go. That is where I was when I bumped into a friend one day at the grocery store and he asked me, “What is your plan?”

I burst into tears and said, “I don’t have a plan.”

He asked if I would like help figuring one out.

What I did not know at the time is that he was a “Visionary Coach” and has helped hundreds figure out how to live out their passion while having their vision turn into reality. During our first session he asked me about my passion and I blurted out, “I want to help struggling families and if I could save one family from the pain we went through…it would be worth it.”

My son went through four really tough years that involved the court system, drugs, alcohol, and extreme anger at the world. As a last resort, we sent him to Therapeutic Boarding School. During that ten months he began his journey to healing and change. Today, my son is a sophomore in college who is kind, loving, and responsible. With a child spiraling out of control and few resources available, my husband and I had the daunting task to figure out, on our own: • How to navigate the school and court systems; • How best to help our son; • How to preserve our sanity; • How to find the strength to start healing; • How to rebuild a relationship with our son.

We received great advice and coaching along the way and our son has thanked us many times for helping him and not giving up on him.

Because of those experiences, I decided to start Family WhispererGrowing Healthy Families …One Family at a Time.

Family Whisperer is dedicated to come along beside families to bring hope, happiness, and freedom back into their homes. Family Whisperer was also started to teach families simple tools to increase the odds of raising healthy, responsible children.

I have five years of group and one-on-one coaching experience, seven years training background, eight years mentoring teenagers, and 19 years of parenting with plenty of highs and lows. With that, Callico Neu Family Whisperer was born February, 2013.

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See Family pg 22

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By April Fordyce Blewett From big to small, old to young, long hair to no hair; there is a new place for your pets to rest their paws and that is at Pawz Veterinary Clinic. Come welcome the newest veterinarian to town.

Whether your family pet needs their very first checkup, shots or specialized care, Pawz Veterinary Clinic invites you to bring your pet in and take advantage of some specials at the same time.

Dawn Reiter, DVM, and her staff opened the new clinic April 15th, 2013. After working for other vet clinics, Dawn discovered an opportunity to open her own facility, providing her and her staff the ability to practice medicine the way they had always dreamed.

Utilizing the latest technology, much newer than in many other clinics, they have worked hard to provide the best equipment and medical advances for pet healthcare.

Pawz Veterinary Clinic provides a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through inhouse testing. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-clinic surgery suite, in-house x-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, isolation room, and indoor kennels. They use external laboratories for some testing. They also work closely with other specialists when unique diagnostics or surgical procedures are required.

They offer sound advice but also optimal veterinary care, allowing your companion to live a long, healthy life. At Pawz, they feel it’s not only their job to treat your pets when they are not feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friends happy and healthy.

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What’s On My Mind

Fancy Song Music Studio

Kelly Martindale, Publisher

No More Excuses

I watch her house every day. Most days the blinds stay closed and the only thing that changes is their truck shows up and then at some point, it leaves. On Fridays the garbage can has been put out and the lawn gets mowed by someone in a red truck. On the weekends, their vehicle comes and goes a lot but I rarely see the inhabitants of that house.

How is it that year in and year out, as the seasons come and go, I don’t know the people in that house? I know what they look like but I don’t know them. I cannot say that they are not friendly because if I chance to see them in person they wave or smile, they acknowledge me. I know they speak for I have heard them say hello. But who are they?

What goes on inside that house? Why is it so tightly closed? Do they not desire sunlight and fresh air? How and when do the weeds get pulled in the flower bed? They have milk delivery but I never see them retrieve the product from the box. I see FedEx and UPS boxes delivered. But how do they pull them in so fast that I never see the front door opened?

What does go on inside that house?

I feel like the metal ball within a pinball machine; banging back and forth between the walls of my house. Slamming into the obstacles of my life…my knee on the coffee table, my elbow on the corner down the hall… but the real obstacles are my life; death, loneliness, fear, and even decay.

I feel my earthly body rotting from the inside out. The crevices between my eyebrows mark the constant headaches and the dark circles under my eyes prove fatigue has won the battle. But it is the constant weight of grief that stoops my shoulders and forces me to my knees. What have I done to deserve this? I feel imprisoned in my house. Yet, my house protects me from the outside. I need to stay in this refuge, of sorts, that I call my house.

Last night, as I walked through the neighborhood, I thought I heard crying. But it wasn’t really crying, as such. The sound haunted me as I progressed to the next block, and the next. Was it a cat? A baby? It was disturbing to say the least. And where did it come from? Which house, or back yard perhaps? Later, in the dark, on the back porch, I heard it again.

Eerie. Short-lived but searing into my brain. Not sinister but more like sorrow. Yes, I recognized it…sorrow. I woke several times in the night hearing it in my dreams. I asked God for protection.

The days are horrible but the nights excruciating. I crave sleep but it does not refresh me as the nightmares of my life beat inside my brain.

I’ve forgotten what rest feels like. To be truthful, I don’t remember what it’s like to be relaxed, like after a massage or a perfect glass of wine or sitting around a campfire with dear friends. How does one recapture that all encompassing feeling of weightlessness? If I could simply unwind, just a bit, that would be Heaven right now. Heaven…especially at night…I beg God for protection.

A child’s screams pierce the neighborhood. She has fallen while running in the street, trying to keep her kite in the sky. The lack of grassy fields becomes devastatingly obvious as she lays on the asphalt; her hands raised with fresh MM Voice blood and road rash.

Instructor Those who are home Performer cannot help but hear the painful pleas. The high-pitched squeak (all levels) of aging screen doors Piano Lessons blends with the cries of the little girl. (beginning) Five people  All Ages  step out onto their 303.926.1377 porches. Seeing each 7161 Orchard Ave. other headed to the Frederick, CO 80504 rescue, three retreat.

Two continue, both fancysongmusicstudio@comcast.net running, focused only on the child in need.

Four hands reach to help the little girl, two voices console with words of comfort, encouragement and companionship.

The two women, neighbors, ease the child up, inspecting the wounds, brushing her hair out of her face and debris off her shirt. They help her to the sidewalk and then to her home.

With the child’s needs cared for, one woman asks the other, “Would you like to come over for some tea or coffee or even ice water?” The affirmative head shake of the other initiated the walk towards the house.

“How have you been?”

“Not that good, actually. I’ve been struggling with some things that cannot be changed and I’m not sure how to ‘move on’ as some tell me too.”

“Me too.”

Setting the sugar and creamer on the table, the two women sat across from each other, and shared. The sweats and baggy T-shirts went unnoticed by both women, as did the unkempt hair and yesterday’s makeup. Neighbors; brought together by a little girl’s need for help and ending up helping each other.

Holly Adams Voice

Frederick Downtown Sounds Concert Series Schedule

September 12th 6-8pm Crist Park Gazebo The Town of Frederick is proud to welcome some very talented local students for a Student Music Showcase. Come on out to support the hard work and dedication shown by students from area schools.

Bring blankets, chairs, picnics and whatever else you need to make yourself comfortable to enjoy the music!

September 26nd 5-8pm Crist Park Gazebo The Dick Zavodny Band will play some classic polka hits to go along with Oktoberfest at The Frederick Market! Sit in the beer garden, enjoy some authentic Oktoberfest food and have a great time!

The concerts are free, open to the public and family-friendly. Visit www.frederickco. gov for more information.

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Gymnastics Center Needs a Spring Floor Strip

Bits & Pieces of Carbon Valley lllley Natural Remedies Free Event Please join us at Chaz Salon for a special Autumn presentation on Saturday, September 28th at 4 pm. Learn about: • Foods that assist in keeping the immune system strong • How Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture boosts the immune system • Simple and easy remedies at home for adults and children Chaz Salon, 1325 Dry Creek Drive, Suite 100 Longmont, CO 80503 (303)447-1260 Presented by local Chinese medicine and acupuncture practitioner, Daisy Lear.

For questions, or more information: daisylear@gmail.com or 303.587.3557.

Tri Town Food Bank Coming Back

Stop by Thursday September 12, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 717 Dahlia St. Dacono (The First Baptist Church building).

Requirements: Must be a Tri Town Resident with proof of residency such as driver license or utility bill.

Need Volunteers to help. Please call Bea Wright at 720-532-3030 for any questions.

Be Well with Diabetes Workshop!

Older adults with diabetes and/or their caregiver are encouraged to attend. The workshop addresses the social and psychological adjustments to living with diabetes. Topics covered include preventing or delaying complications, reading nutrition labels, exercise, preventing low blood sugar, communicating with family, friends and health care providers to name just a few.

Workshop meets once a week for 6 weeks beginning October 17th through November 21, 2013 from 1:30 to 4:30pm. FREE for participants 60 years or older, but space is limited. Please call Hollie or Aleta at (303) 833-2739 to register. The workshop will meet at the Carbon Valley Senior Center, 6615 Frederick Way, Frederick.

Fusion Dance and Theatre

Come join Fusion Dance and Theatre. We are offering 30 days free!! That's right no obligation, no contract, just come try as many classes as you want for free. Come join the fun!!

Fusion Dance is having Dance Team auditions Sept. 7th at 9:00am. Please call for details.

Come get a taste of Fusion at Miner's Day. We will have a booth for you to come visit and will be performing that afternoon. Come check us out!

Fusion Dance and Theatre is located at 8245 W I-25 Frontage Rd. Frederick, Co. 80516 720-842-7573 www.fusiondanceandtheatrecompany.com When someone falls in love with dance, it’s often a lifetime experience.

V.F.W. Pancake Breakfast

V.F.W. Post 9741 in Dacono would like to cordially invite everyone to join us for a pancake breakfast on Saturday, the 14th of September at Taco Loco II in Dacono from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The menu will include scrambled eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, potatoes, green chili, and pancakes. To quench your thirst there will be coffee and orange juice. All of the food items are capably prepared by the staff of Taco Loco and warmly served by the members of V.F.W. Post 9741.

The cost for all of this enjoyment and wonderful friendship is $7.00 for adults and youth over 10, and $5.00 for youth 10 and under.

Hope to see you there!

The Carbon Valley Gymnastics Center needs a spring floor strip put into their gym. We want our gymnasts to be able to do learn harder skills to keep up with the world of Gymnastics while doing it safely. There is only one other gym in the CARA league that does not have a spring floor.

Our fundraiser is a "Murder Mystery Dinner". It is like playing the game of clue except there are real people sitting at a table of eight. While the Gymnastics Coaches serve a full course meal, the characters at each table try to figure out who killed Peggy Sue at her Homecoming Dance. The dinner is at the Carbon Valley Gymnastics Center at 6615 Frederick Way in Frederick. The date is Saturday, September 28th starting at 6pm. Tickets are $35/ person or $60/couple. Money is due Monday, September 16th.

It is a blast! Please call 303-833-2765 or come into the Carbon Valley Gymnastics Building to get more information or purchase tickets.

American Legion Post 1985

We are always searching for Veterans or active duty troops and their families to join us and become an active part of our TriTown Communities and the Carbon Valley. We strive to be involved in and supportive of all community endeavors and offer a great place to enjoy commoraderie in a relaxed atmosphere. Stop by and chat with a member to find out more about our programs. We welcome you anytime. Located at 809 1st. Street in Firestone, CO or call 303-833-3878.

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My Coding Mentor is accepting students for a 16-week Beginning Medical Coding and Medical Terminology and Anatomy class that will start in November. Class sizes will be limited to 20 students. For more information call Jill at 720-352-1291 or visit our website at www.mycodingmentor.com. Mention this press release to save $100!

Express Lunch Healthy Weight Loss Event

Everyone has a busy schedule, so we created an Express Lunch Healthy Weight Loss Event where you can come over your lunch hour, enjoy some healthy foods, but most importantly learn how you can lose weight with a healthy plan in place. Join us for this free event on Monday, September 16th from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Carbon Valley Regional Library. Contact Tracy at 303-828-2856 for details.

Military Honor Flight!

Next Honor Flight Sunday, September 15th. Mile of Smiles lineup begins at 8:15 am.

Watch for more information. Contact BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org

Frederick High School Alumni Association, Inc.

The third annual Golfing for Scholars Golf Tournament is Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at Saddleback Golf Club in Firestone. To participate or to get more information, contact Tournament Chairman, Dave Jacovetta at 303.854.4270 or email him at davejacovetta@msn.com.

Date Night Includes Childcare • • • •

Chocolate and Comedy date night for couples Saturday Sept 7, 2013 from 6:30 – 8:30 and is $25.00 per couple Fee includes entertainment- Barnes and Miner comedy team, chocolate buffet, and childcare.

Register online at: rmcc.org/donate/registration or contact Laurie Powell at lpowell@rmcc.org.

People can see a Barnes and Miner promo clip at: http://vimeo.com/57510225 (they’re funny!)

A Night For Life" with Rick Santorum

Friday, October 4, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Budweiser Event Center. The evening will begin at 5:30 with an exclusive VIP dinner with Rick Santorum in the 4-star restaurant within the Budweiser Event Center. There are 150 seats available at $150 each, which includes a VIP parking pass and a Gold Circle seat at the main event.

At 7 p.m., Senator Santorum will present a stirring pro-life message open to everyone. Tickets for floor seats are $50 and "bowl" seats are $20. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2013. All ticket sales will be handled through the Budweiser Event Center box office.

Purchase individual or group tickets at www.comcasttix.com or 877-544-8499. Event sponsorship information contact Bethany at events@lifechoices.org or 303-651-2050.

Covey joins Grace Adele

Dacono – Lana Covey of Dacono has become an independent consultant with Grace Adele.

The Grace Adele Style System TM a unique, customized looks with bags, clutches, accessories, and jewelry which complement each other.

Lana is offering a Launch Party Special and Drawing Prizes with all orders placed with her by September 15th,2013. Contact her for details.

Lana shares Grace Adele at home parties, basket parties, fundraisers, and through her website at www.lanacovey.graceadele.us. For more information about Grace Adele products and how to receive free product, booking a Grace Adele party, or joining her team call Lana at 303-552-4244 or e-mail her at lanacovey@msn.com.

Band at CV Coffee Roaster Miners Day

Folk Band performing at the Carbon Valley Coffee Roasters on Miners Day 8 till 2. Just Desserts is a group of four Colorado locals whose music could best be described as eclectic with a definite bluegrass leaning. They are into bluegrass, folk, and “other” with a definite focus on vocal harmonies. Their musical offerings are enhanced with numerous homegrown tunes. The name, "Just Desserts" speaks to both, getting what one deserves, and just the sweetest course. The group’s album,Sidetracks is available at any of their gigs or online at www.cdbaby.com.

Carbon Valley Coffee Roasters is located in Frederick at 214 5th Street. Stop by for fresh roasted coffee.

Carbon Valley Rotary BINGO–Saturday, Oct 12th

LUH Book & Gift Sale

Imagine Nation books will be at Longmont United Hospital on Friday Sept. 13 from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM in the Picasso Room. Imagine Nation offers new books and gift items for sale. The selection will suit all tastes and it is wonderful opportunity to start your holiday shopping. This event is a fundraiser sponsored by the volunteers and all monies raised will benefit the Hospital.

Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers

Bless a home-bound person by delivering nutritious meals to them in the comfort of their own home. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals. You must have car, valid license and insurance. There are many routes and times available. Volunteers are also needed in office to prepare the meals for delivery. Again, a variety of shifts are available. Volunteer positions take place between 8:30 and noon and are flexible, so call to see if you can help out! Call Holly at Firestone’s Meal on Wheels. They are located at 300 First Street in Firestone. Their number is 303.833.3021.

Carbon Valley Rotary will be hosting another Community Bingo Saturday evening, October 12, 2013 at the Carbon Valley Senior/Gymnastics Center in Frederick. Last February’s event attracted 175 people! Entry Tickets are $5 per person – everyone that enters must have an entry ticket. Game packs of 7 Bingo games are $5 and will be available to anyone with an entry ticket.

Additional game packs and specials will be on sale at the event, as well as refreshments. Doors open at 6:00 pm and Bingo will begin at 7:00 pm with one intermission. Tickets are now available from any Rotary member or at Zadel Realty in the Safeway Shopping center, 8110 Colorado Blvd., Firestone, (303) 833-3012. Only 200 entry tickets will be sold, and details are also posted on our website www.carbonvalleyrotary.org.

Proceeds will go to support local Rotary community projects including the Community Heroes Awards, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Community Fire Safety House, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, YMCA Youth Programs, and Dictionaries for 3rd Graders. Join us for great community fun and help the Carbon Valley Rotary Club continue to make a positive difference in the community! For more information email BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org

American Legion Sal Golf Tournament

The American Legion SAL Squadron #1985 in Firestone, CO. will host a golf tournament on Sunday, September 8, 2013. This is a four man scramble beginning with a shotgun start at 8:00 AM at the Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick, Colorado. (5830 Bella Rosa Parkway, Frederick, CO) This is a fund raiser for Mike Moss,(Post 21 in Golden) leading candidate for SAL National Commander. Lunch will follow at the American Legion Post #1985, 870 1st. Street, Firestone, CO. For more information, contact Scott pg. 5 Garett @ 303-257-8698.

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Letter to the Editor Frederick "Debrucing" Proposal

Hi neighbors, You should have received a letter from the Town about a proposal they want to put on a ballot this November about "Debrucing" the town. I attended the first of four public meetings about this last evening. I encourage you to carve out time to attend one of the three remaining meetings. As usual, they scheduled them at either 5:00 or 5:30 PM when most people are still at work or commuting.

If you can't attend one of the meetings, here's what I learned. First, "Debrucing" is a slang term indicating a desire to be exempted from some or all of the Colorado TABOR (Taxpayer Bill of Rights) constitutional amendment authored by Doug Bruce and passed by state vote in 1992. TABOR says that the town can only keep revenues that are less then the previous year's revenues plus inflation and the annual local growth factor.

I think for this year, that adds up to a 6% increase in Frederick.

The ballot proposal, as currently written, does not include a sunset proposal. This means that if passed, it's going to be the law forever and ever. I've contacted the Town Manager and asked him to put their Power Point presentation on the Town web site so those who can't attend one of the presentations, can at least see the text of the proposal and get some information.

Their problem (to me a blessing) is that an audit determined that they have $155,000 more in their reserve than allowed by law and they want permission to keep it instead of returning it. They say this $155,000 in overpayments came from the increase in building permit fees collected in 2012.

Naturally, they say that if they can keep the cash it will allow them to apply for more and sweeter grants (I define this as begging for other people's money) to improve street maintenance, spruce up the parks, and build new trails. You could also conclude that it would allow them to hire two more people and give each a desk and a computer. Or they could spend it on beautifying "Old Town Frederick," their pet project. Obviously, they made no commitments regarding how this money would be used.

I don't believe the $155,000 is their only interest. I suspect they're looking down the road and seeing that our property taxes will significantly increase after the next assessment in 2015 and want to ensure they can keep every cent of it.

The bottom line is that we've lived under TABOR for 21 years, it's the State law that voters approved, and they want to be exempt from it. I personally like TABOR. If you agree with me, you'd probably not like their proposal. If you don't like TABOR, you'd probably support their proposal.

In any event, I encourage you to study this for yourself and be an educated voter.

Thanks for listening, Keith Kettler

Frederick Finance Department Report Dated 8/27/13 Sales Taxes. General sales tax revenues for the first six months of 2013 are up 52% compared to the same time frame last year. Motor vehicle sales tax revenues for the first six months of 2013 are up 23% compared to the same time last year.

Water Sales. Water revenues are up 5.5% compared to last year for the first seven months of the year. The amount of water sold has decreased 15% this year compared to the first seven months of last year. When the base rate is included in the calculations, the average sales price in 2012 per 1000 gallons was $3.23 compared to $3.99 in 2013.

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Paul Sorensen - Serving the Firestone Community

April 1st, 2014 will be the beginning of my seventh year serving the residents of Firestone as a member of the Firestone Board. I had the honor of being appointed Mayor pro-tem by the board almost four years ago. Mayor Auer has set a great example and due to term limits will be ending his leadership role in April. As a candidate to fill the role of Mayor I thought an introduction would give the Firestone residents an opportunity to get to know about my background and leadership experiences.

I grew up in the west suburbs of Chicago where I began my career as an Application Engineer for a company that manufactured sophisticated 3D graphic design systems. Eventually I relocated to Redondo Beach, Calif. where I trained aerospace engineers to use this new technology. I soon became self-employed and 30 years later I still enjoy the challenges of my profession.

I design complex fixtures and create the programs to manufacture complex structural components for military and commercial aircraft.

My first exposure to local politics was seven years ago when the Firestone Board was at odds with the St. Vrain Valley School District. I joined a group of parents who asked the board to work out their differences. When the board refused, I was motivated to seek a seat on the Board of Trustees to work on a solution. Now six years later, the Board of Trustees has great cooperation and support established with the school district.

Shortly after being elected in 2008, I was disappointed to discover that no plans were in place for the town’s 100th anniversary celebration. I researched options, worked with town staff and gained the approval of the board for our Centennial Clock, time capsule and memorial bricks to recognize the milestone. My passion for researching Firestone’s rich history was also a byproduct of that project.

I also took the initiative and designed the new sign that proudly identifies Firestone’s historic neighborhood and honors the community’s heritage. I have created several historic documents displayed at Firestone Town Hall, the Carbon Valley Regional Library and the Colorado Municipal League office in Denver. Currently, I am working on a historic video and a history of the community’s pioneer families.

There is a long list of policies that the Board of Trustees and staff has implemented throughout the last six years to improve efficiencies and reduce costs that I am proud to be a part of. I am also honored by my appointment as Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Board Commissioner for the last four years. I also enjoy being involved with the Carbon Valley Rotary, Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Carbon Valley Special Olympics, Carbon Valley Regional Library, American Legion, Longmont YMCA Board and area special events.

I am blessed to have met my wife, Julia, in California and we just celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary. We have two sons ages 22 and 19, plus a stepdaughter and her husband who live in Platteville with three wonderful granddaughters.

“One man with courage makes a majority.”

Andrew Jackson (American 7th US President, 1767-1845)

Area Mayor’s Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings DACONO MAYOR, CHARLES SIGMA

Charles Sigman

 It is hard to believe summer is winding down. What a great summer in Dacono! Although Mother Nature did not cooperate with the Carbon Valley Music and Spirits

FREDERICK MAYOR, TONY CAREY

Tony Carey

 History is important in every community. It's important to understand where we came from, how our town evolved and what has shaped its character over time. Most

FIRESTONE MAYOR, CHAD AUER

Chad Auer

 As you may have noticed, we are making much needed improvements to Firestone Blvd from I-25 to Birch Ave. This

Festival, plans are underway to try and reschedule the fireworks and/or some of the music entertainment. Please be sure to read your monthly City Connection and check the City’s website for details.  After a successful National Night Out, our attention turns to National Preparedness Month. Throughout September, Dacono Police Department will be providing helpful information about preparing yourself and family for emergencies, including natural disasters, mass casualties, biological and chemical threats, radiation emergencies, and terrorist attacks. Take a few moments to learn more and stay informed about how to best protect your family, and community during an emergency.  I would also like to encourage everyone to attend the annual Military Honor Flight “Mile of Smiles” on Sunday, September 15. This is an amazing event whereby residents across the region line up, salute and

cheer on the Sunday Morning “Honor Flight” motorcade as our Veterans are escorted to DIA where they’ll be flown to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorial. Bring the kids, wave your flag, and don’t forget the camera!

Several Fire Districts, Police Departments, and Military will be on scene.

Watch for Rotary’s American flags along the I-25 West Frontage Road by the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Fire Station 2 / Air Life Helipad.  Finally, congratulations to the Mountain View Fire Rescue on their new lower ISO rating. The District has worked diligently to provide the best possible service for its residents. The new lower ISO rating, moving from a 4/9 to a 3/9, will take effect on November 1, 2013. As the ISO rating is reduced, residents and business owners may be able to enjoy lower insurance premiums and better service from MVFR.

of the time the Town of Frederick is looking forward and planning for the future. However, this month there is a decidedly historic theme emerging.  Miners Day will be held September 21, 2013 at Crist Park from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.. Miners Day is one of Frederick’s premier annual community events drawing thousands of people to Downtown Frederick for family-oriented fun and entertainment throughout the day. While the event has grown in increasing popularity since its inception in 2003, it continues to offer a small-town feel in celebration of our community’s mining heritage and provides a rich and lively environment for residents, businesses, schools, and community groups from throughout the region to come together for a day of fun. The event includes a dynamic parade, exhibitor booths, food / refreshment vendors, activities, contests, and live entertainment throughout the day. Per tradition, Miners Day concludes with a spectacular evening concert and fireworks display.

 Thanks to Historical Preservation Commissioner Sean Scott, the Town will soon have a new historical tome. The new book, Around Frederick, will be available at Miners Day as well as through many books signings that will be taking place over the next few months.  While the summer Community BBQ Tour has been a big hit, it too will soon be history. The last events take place this month. Be sure to mark your calendar for the first annual Oktoberfest at the Frederick Market on September 26.  Lastly, the Dog Park improvements that have been underway have been going well. We hope that our canine community members, and their friends, will enjoy the park for years to come.  For more information about these and many other activities and issues please visit www.frederickco.gov.

project is funded by impact fees. This project is one piece of the needed improvements/ expansion. If we are able to secure an additional 1% sales tax, we will be able to finish the project all the way to Colorado Blvd and beyond. We are working hard to minimize the negative impacts of current construction and we look forward to the completion later this fall.  As the school year begins, we are excited to once again be working collaboratively with the school district to ensure safety for our children. Please use extra caution when driving.  The Colorado Department of Transportation is looking for solutions to the congestion on I-25. I have participated in a number of meetings to explore various options. One option is to create a managed lane (toll lane) that would help pay for expansion, other options include waiting for funds to be made available through traditional CDOT timelines (2055?) or do nothing. There is no doubt that I-25 expansion

from Hwy 7 to Ft. Collins is long overdue, however, the list of possible solutions is far from complete. Please email me with your ideas and suggestions as we move forward.  Firestone continues to work proactively within the region on a variety of economic development initiatives. We have initiated conversations with a number of developers who are looking to develop property in our planning area. While the dialogue has just begun, I am encouraged by the possibilities.  Firestone launched our new website this month. Please take a moment to check out this improved communication tool. www.ci.firestone.co.us  Coffee Talk? Advice, complaints, ideas, questions etc... for the Mayor?

Please send me an email and I will do my best to schedule a time for us to chat over coffee. I look forward to visiting with concerned citizens about the issues that matter to them. Email me at cauer@ci.firestone.co.us

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Bits & Pieces from pg. 3 Aims Community College Ranked Top Fire Supporting Science College for Return on Investment Student Aims Community College has been recognized for offering fire science programs with significantly higher than average returns-on-investment. Fire Science Online (firescience.org) Activities recently released its list of the 90 Fire Science Degree Programs That Really Pay Off, including Through Aims as #49. The list recognizes colleges and universities across the country with significantly lower-than-average tuition rates in states where firefighters are paid very well.

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McCabe Receives Purple Heart

Marine Sgt. Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient, Adam McCabe, presents the Carbon Valley Rotary Club a flag from his organization “Purple Star Veterans and Families” after his program at a recent weekly Rotary meeting. Receiving the flag on behalf of the club is president, Barb Goettsch.

Purple Star Families and Veterans creates awareness of the need to strengthen the homecoming safety-net for Veterans to insure a successful transition from military to civilian life into family, community, education and employment.

They are soliciting signatures to submit a petition to the Dept of Defense to create programs and resources within the U.S. Military for new Veteran homecoming preparedness. Please visit www. purplestarfamilies.org for more information.

Honor Flight Motorcade Sunday, September 15th.

Please join us in honoring our Veterans!

Line up and salute the Sunday Morning Honor Flight Motorcade taking World War II, Korean War, and Purple Heart Veterans as they are escorted from Loveland to DIA where they’ll be flown to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials. The “Mile of Smiles” Lineup begins at 8:15 am along the I-25 West Frontage Road at Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Station 2 in front of the AirLife Helipad. Bring the kids, friends, family and neighbors to salute and cheer on the bus loads of Veterans. Hold your head high and your flag higher.

Keep the spirit alive, Carbon Valley, by showing our Veterans how much we appreciate them and their service to our country. The entire community and all surrounding areas are invited to gather with us and be a part of this honorable tradition. It’s all about remembrance, recognition and respect.

There will be several fire districts, police departments, and military on scene. Watch for Rotary’s display of a mile of American Flags along the Frontage Road. Show Up and Show Your Support!

For more information contact BarbGoettsch@CarbonValleyRotary.org

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 extracurricular 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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The Pearl Group, a faith-based organization, provides a variety of support programs for single-parent families designed with minimal to no cost, including a transportation program (Car Clinic); the programs offered by The Pearl Group were established to help single-parent families and their dependent children move toward self-sufficiency.

Please consider donating your old cars to this worthy cause during this holiday season. All donations are tax deductible. If you can help with this need, please contact Scott Owen at 970290-5991, or the Director of The Pearl Group, Tessie Gale, at 720-864-9202 or tgale@lbcc.org.

Come visit the Carbon Valley Rotary - the local club of the world’s largest and oldest service organization, Rotary International. Get to know us and what we do. Our membership is comprised of local business and community leaders. Learn what global service projects Rotary is working on as well as what community activities and events we’re involved in. We have interesting and diverse weekly speakers and are always eager to learn new ways to make our world a better place.

We meet each Tuesday from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at Bella Rosa Golf Club in Frederick. Breakfast items from the menu are only $5.00 plus tip if paying by cash; or menu price if paying by credit card.

To learn more about us visit our website www.carbonvalleyrotary.org, or contact Barb Goettsch at BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org or 303.815.7949.

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The Tri-Town Toastmaster’s Club #1112188 has moved to our new location. This club is made up of a diverse group of people who meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s of the month in the Carbon Valley area. Our main purpose is to develop confident public speaking and leadership skills for personal growth in a safe friendly environment. Each meeting lasts an hour and provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member can participate and has the opportunity to develop competent oral communication and leadership skills.

Terrified to speak in front of a group? Join us to practice. Looking to improve your communication skills? Don’t worry, there are no instructors or grading; member participation and meeting quality are critiqued by fellow members in a positive yet always room for improvement style.

Guests and the general public are always welcome to attend our meetings. You can expect an enjoyable experience with fun, encouragement and networking with business leaders, yet no pressure to participate. We are currently recruiting new members and invite you to attend and bring a friend!

Please join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at our new location: Rocky Mountain Christian Church - RMCC Fredrick Campus, 5860 Majestic Street, Frederick, CO 80504.

For additional questions, contact one of our board members: VP Education, Julia Davis – Jkdolls@msn.com - 303-775-1106 or VP Membership, Dario Montelongo Jr. – dmontelongojr@comcast.net – 720-670-0209 Additional details can be found by visiting: http://d26toastmasters.org/tri-town/index. htm or http://www.toastmasters.org/

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Daphne's Salon held a fundraiser to help a local family. Thanks to the many who participated and donated, they raised $1700. The salon was packed with people and a lot of love. The community came together for the good of one of their own. Thanks to everybody who participated. Donations are still being accepted. Call 303.910.6492 for more info.

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Adoption is a unique experience, and we would like to provide an opportunity for prospective and current adoptive parents to come together, meet each other, discuss common concerns, build a network of support, and have fun. Any and all Foster Families, Prospective Foster Parents and Kinship Care Providers are also welcomed to join our group. We welcome anyone interested in Adoption.

Our next meeting and dinner is at 5:30-8:30 pm at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center located at 701 5th Street, Frederick, 80530. If at any time you should have any questions please let me know, you can e-mail me or call me at 720 903-0362.

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N Metro Business Women's Network

The North Metro Business Women’s Network (NMBWN) meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Carbon Valley Regional Library Conference Room from 9:15am to 10:45am. With support from its umbrella group, the Women’s Development Council of Northern Colorado, the NMBWN is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing networking groups in our area! Meetings including networking time with your fellow business women, a guest speaker AND breakfast! Cost is just $8 for guests and $5 for members.

Membership enrollment is now open for 2013 so ask us about the benefits. For questions or to RSVP, contact President, Erica Gardner @ 303-408-0143 or egardner@ bizmissionmarketing.com.

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Don’t Rely on a Candy Bar: Why Women Runners Should Carry a Weapon

Contributed by Kelly Curtis When I saw the white Suburban, I knew it was a mistake crossing the last road and continuing south on the railroad tracks. Still, the evening’s golden light across the alfalfa fields, the purple sky, and the fresh air beckoned me. I was in a new town, still learning the streets and the best places to run, and trying to avoid the California desert’s mid-day heat.

I gave a curt wave to the men in the SUV and wondered if men get irritated with women who dismiss them without so much as a glance.

I double-checked they continued to fly down the road away from me. I plowed forward on the tracks, determined to work off two candy bars from earlier in the day.

It wasn’t twenty yards later when my skin began to tingle. Call it intuition. If those men turned around and drove the tracks, they could catch me in seconds. I didn’t want to cross the road where I’d last seen them, so I took my knife from my bra and gripped it tight, something I do when I see cougar tracks back home. I picked up the pace too. I would finish the mile of tracks, get to the highway, and make it home.

Something told me to have a plan, so I decided if they came down the tracks, I would duck through the barbwire into the field where they would have to pursue me on foot.

Probably thanks to the candy bars, the run was going well. I felt fast and energetic. The sun disappeared behind the horizon and I let my mind wander. I thought about writing the next chapter of my novel. I thought about my friend whose lovable baby has entered the terribletwos. I thought about my bad decision to run so late in the day. I was isolated by fields. It was a good half-mile to help in either direction. I didn’t know my cross streets and no one was waiting for me at home.

I was halfway to the highway, clipping at an even pace, when I saw the white Suburban. The men had come for me. My intuition was right.

For a long time, I was reluctant to carry a phone while running, but several months ago, I succumbed to my husband’s pleadings. I thought about calling him in Colorado, but as the men turned up the tracks, and dust spun up from the Suburban’s tires, I knew there was no time. I ducked through the barbed wire and dialed 911.

They must have seen me go through the fence, because they turned, headed parallel to the field, and made another attempt to cut me off. I went back out to the tracks and ran. Between breaths, the best I could tell the dispatcher was that I was just south of town, on the tracks, east of the highway, running away from a mobile home park.

It must have been somewhere in there that I dropped my knife. I was home before I realized I hadn’t put it back in my bra. Two men were chasing me in a truck and the best lifeline I had was my phone and however fast those candy bars would let me run.

The 911 dispatcher sent out two police and kept me on the phone.

When I approached the road where I’d first seen the men, I saw a white SUV waiting by the tracks. It might have been the police, but at the time I was sure the men had parked and were waiting for me. The dispatcher told me to go to the road to meet the police, but I hadn’t seen any lights or heard any sirens and she couldn’t confirm it was police at the tracks.

I dropped into a willowy bush and crawled again through the barbed wire into the field. From the watery ditch, I saw the first police cruiser, a quarter-mile away, at the mobile home park. I ran through the alfalfa, toward the officer and took my chances of being hit by rifle-fire. Truth was, I didn’t think the men were that motivated. They saw the easy prey I’d allowed myself to become and didn’t pursue beyond that.

By the time I met the police, the men were gone. I gave the police a brief report and ran home, soaked and muddy in torn clothes. A few cuts in my skin ached from the barbed wire. The police followed and ensured I made it home. They patrolled my street a few times that night. I felt blessed to be alive, not still out in that field, not another statistic.

Scenes from that evening and its other possible outcomes haunted me all night. At 9:00 the next morning, I went to my local Sherriff’s office and applied for a concealed carry permit.

Three days since being chased, I’m back out on the road. I can’t give it up. I can be smarter about it. I can run in the morning or with a partner. I need to learn the roads and tell people where I’m going, but I won’t stop going. If I’m smart enough and lucky enough, I’ll never have to draw a weapon, but I refuse to rely on luck any longer. If I do draw, it’s my right to being a healthy, happy woman that I’ll defend.

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She does pet sitting for area clients and she can also draw portraits of the pets!

Kayleen has teamed up with Carbon Valley Coffee Roasters to draw a portrait of your pet while you enjoy a great cup of coffee! Kayleen is planning on being at the Coffee Roaster two Saturdays a month, from 8 a.m.-noon. Be sure to “Like” Carbon Valley Coffee Roasters on Facebook to see the dates each month.

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Open Farm Day at Edelweiss Alpacas September 28

You’ve met us at the Boulder County Fair, at Jax’s Open House in Lafayette, and at the Boulder Home and Garden Show. Now we would be honored to host you at our farm on September 28th as part of National Alpaca Farm Days. This event is free for the public and includes a tour of the farm, educational information regarding alpacas and their fleece, personal interaction with the alpacas, and browsing through our alpaca products store looking for that “just right” Christmas, birthday, or anniversary gift. We sell yarn, batts, rovings, and rug yarn for those who are “crafty” and we sell finished clothing and home décor items and other alpaca products for those of us who aren’t. Edelweiss Alpacas is located at 1598 Old Highway 52, Erie, CO and our phone number is 303-932-2816. We will be open from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, September 28th, and will see people by appointment only on the afternoon of Sunday, September 29th.

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Robert and Nancy Vickery of Frederick celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married on August 11, 1973 in Livonia, Michigan. They moved to Colorado in 1978.

They have two sons and two grandchildren; Son Jeffrey and daughter in law Charise and their twins Emily and Darrel, and son Jason.

Robert and Nancy are retired and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.

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Senior, Shyanna Neu was invited to play the game she has played since kindergarten in Denver in and All State tournament this past spring. From that tournament, she was invited to play in the US Junior Nationals Tournament in Columbus Ohio this past July.

"My family thought it would be a good idea to accept the invitation because we have family there that can't usually watch me play and because it would be a good experience for me to play with other girls from around the country." says Neu. She was coached by the head women's coach from Arcadia University in Philadelphia who played her at the Center position because Shyanna was one of the stronger girls on their team. Shyanna is used to playing more of a guard positionbut does play post as her coach Roger Dufour needs her to in high school. "It was definitely different playing center in that I was constantly in the paint and had much more body contact from bigger girls than I am used to. I got pretty sore - but focussed on boxing out and rebounding and that seemed to work pretty well."

Personally, Neu feels she learned the importance of "TEAM" and that if it is necessary, she can truly play any position needed on the court. "The whole experience helped my confidence and I plan to take that with me to help my high school team this year. I was also happy that so many of my family and friends from Ohio were able to come and see me play. It's great to have that support!"

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Summer break is winding down at the Carbon Valley Coffee Market Community Café Recreation Center. All the New Arrival in September summer youth programs are • Coffee & Espresso Bar, Teas, Smoothies over except BMX. It was a • Local baked sandwiches and desserts Doi Chaang!

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Swim lessons numbers were outstanding and 214 5th Street - Downtown Frederick Great gift ideas from (720) 484-4338 – Like us on Facebook our CARA teams consisting $12 to $25 Hours M-F (7-5) & Sat (8-2) of the gymnastics track, and swimming had great seasons.

Carbonvalleycoffeeroasters.com The Carbon Valley Seniors Upcoming Events: had a busy summer as well and Cleaning week - through - 9/2 enjoyed several wonderful trips and activities. Overall, I Buy a quarter pass and get one month free - 9/3 think the facility serviced many happy customers of all ages. Currently staff is gearing up for cleaning week as through 9/30 Youth Night 9/14 well as all the new programs that will be offered in the Youth Fitness classes September-December “Rec Review”. This by the way Registration for swim lessons will begin should be in your mailboxes by the end of August so Registration for adult coed volleyball league please make sure you look through it to find some great ….and much, much more. activities planned. Fall sports registration just ended with If you have any questions on any of these programs a great set of numbers 6 men’s softball teams, 4 coed softball teams, 12 youth volleyball teams, 8 flag football and events don’t hesitate to call 303-833-3660 or check teams and 8 youth soccer teams. Wow, those numbers on-line at www.recdistrict.com and look at the monthly calendar of events for the Carbon Valley Recreation will keep staff busy.

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Chainsaw Carvings Now Placed Around Frederick

The first ever chainsaw woodcarving competition in Frederick was a huge success. As part of the evening festivities at Frederick in Flight, the woodcarvers entertained the crowd with a quick carve competition in addition to having their finished pieces on display for the judging panel and public to vote on. The first place winner was Robert C. Waits with his piece entitled “Basket Dancer.”

All carvings are now placed around the Town of Frederick.

Drive or walk around and take a look at them.

We wanted to give you a look into the man behind the winning piece.

Waits is a self taught artist carving wood, stone and glass since 1989, but picked up a chainsaw for the first time in 1993. In the past 20 years, he has won and placed in many chainsaw carving competitions including a few Artist’s Choice and People’s Choice awards along the way. His wood carvings have been featured on HGTV and the Outdoor Channel and have been sold around the world. With his unlimited imagination and amazing talent, Waits can carve almost anything, from a one inch ivory whale to a 16 foot tall tree covered in chainsaw carved owls. He also does his fair share of glass etchings, stone carvings, airbrushing, ice sculpture, clay sculpture and acrylic painting.

Waits was born and raised in beautiful Lander, Wyoming, where he met his wife and raised their three children together. Just this year, he has started the new leg of his artistic journey ; he is now a traveling artist, going directly to his customers homes to carve their dead standing trees.

To contact Waits or to see his amazing works of art, please visit www.RCWaitsArt.com. We hope to see Robert C. Waits back in Frederick next summer!

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Honored Covington Police Officer Retires, Two More Join Department

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by Michael Monks, editor & publisher. Sergeant Brady's father is Carl Brady, contributor of crossword puzzles and resident of the Carbon Valley.

Sergeant Kevin Brady has retired from the Covington Police Department after a career that spanned twenty years.

The Covington City Commission accepted the resignation on Tuesday.

Chief Spike Jones listed highlights of Brady's career that included military service, the swift apprehension of a robbery suspect, and the stopping of a suicide from a Covington bridge.

Brady was also honored multiple times in his career, most recently for bravery for his role in the shooting of a fellow officer in City Heights. (SEE: Covington Police Officer Shot in City Heights, Alleged Shooter Arrested & Officers Who Came Under Fire in City Heights Honored.)

"It's been a good twenty years, a good run, but this is a young man's game," Brady said.

While explaining his planned retirement to his 10-year old daughter Brady said that she asked him if he'd be home during holidays and at night. "I said, yes," Brady said. "She shrugged her shoulders and said, I'm for it."

His future plans are not entirely clear save for one thing. "I'm going to spend a lot of time on the front porch with a 10-year old," he said.

"I know that you've taken your job very seriously and that you're dedicated to what you do," Mayor Sherry Carran said to Brady.

Chief Jones also announced the hiring of two new officers which was approved by the city commission to fill new positions created in this year's budget. Zachary Burton, 25, of Highland Heights, and Joseph Gier, 23, of Ludlow, will start their training at the police academy on July 29. His uncle and grandfather served previously.

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MILITARY HONOR FLIGHT REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Carbon Valley Salutes You With…

The “Mile of Smiles” Lineup on West Frontage Road Median begins at 8:15 am Line up, salute and cheer on the Sunday Morning “Honor Flight” motorcade as our Veterans are escorted to DIA where they’ll be flown to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorial.

Bring the kids, wave your flag, and don’t forget the camera! Several Fire Districts, Police Departments, and Military will be on scene. Watch for Rotary’s American flags along the Frontage Road.

Show Up and Show Your Support!

Lineup Location Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Fire Station 2 / Air Life Helipad 3991 Rowe Street – Frederick, Colorado On the I-25 West Frontage Road For more information on this event, email Barb Goettsch at BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org

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16 Actress Hayworth 17 Emperor who fiddled while Rome burned 18 Lawn products brand 20 Explanation 22 Shortest book in the Old Testament 24 Derby victory margin, sometimes 26 Military slang for time off from hazardous duty (abbr.)

27 Prophet who foretold universal judgment but is not directly quoted in the N.T. 30 Wynken, Blynken and 31 Prophet quoted in Hebrews 12:26–27 in relation to divine judgment. (abbr.)

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53 Finished 54 Cravings 55 USN rank 19 Biblical book after Daniel (abbr.)

21 Listening device 23 Serious play 24 Commandment word 25 Poem of praise 27 When doubled, one of the Gabors 28 Fast no longer 29 Some material may not be suitable for children (abbr.)

30 Prophet who pronounced divine judgment on Nineveh (abbr.)

31 Labor Day, for one 48 TV-news network

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Detoxify Your Body For Life

Maintaining a toxin-free body is more than just cleaning out your system just once. No, I'm not talking about a colon cleanse, I'm talking about full body detoxification. Detoxifying the whole body includes a healthy lifestyle of good nutrition, exercise, reducing stress, being watchful of the products you put in and on your body, as well as having a healthy non-toxic home.

There are many benefits of detoxifying your body which include improvement in the function of major organs, lowering your risk of many diseases, an improved immune system, circulation, metabolism, energy, and brain function just to name a few.

Whether you’re struggling with your weight, challenged with a health diagnosis, or you're trying to improve your overall health, learning some easy steps that you can do on a daily basis to detoxify your body will help jump start you on a journey of improved health and wellness.

In September, be a part of our private Facebook group that will join in with a Certified Nutritionist for a free month long challenge that teaches you to detoxify your body for life. Below are the key areas that will be discussed: Nutrition: Fast food and pre-packaged snacks have become an easy go-to for many.

You'll learn which foods are toxic that can lead to inflammation and ultimately disease, and replace them with healthy alternatives. Find out about proteins, carbohydrates, fats, gluten, dairy, sugars, water, and more.

Stress: When you're stressed you can't live life to your fullest potential, so take time to recharge our body, mind and soul. You'll learn ways to start reducing your stress, including exercise and more, so you can experience a healthy life from the inside out.

Toxic Chemicals Are All Around You: Your skin is the largest organ in your body and can absorb up to 60 percent of whatever is applied to it, and that eventually goes straight into your bloodstream and cells. You'll learn what toxic, synthetic chemicals to avoid and what other options you have for a healthier you. Many EPA studies indicate that elevated concentration of household chemicals persists in the air, and long-term exposure to chemicals inside our homes may be harmful to us and our families. By reducing toxic chemicals in the home, certain respiratory problems like asthma, allergies and skin irritations can improve including our overall well-being.

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Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Carbon Valley Recreation District, Coal Ridge Animal Hospital, Cornerstone Property Sales/Managers, Creative Years Learning Center, Flexx Productions, Halcyon Design - Architecture/Graphics, Halleck-Willard, Inc., Howe Mortuary, Main Squeeze Lemonade, Ramey Environmental Compliance, Temperature Processing Co., Inc.

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Folk Band performing at the Carbon Valley Coffee Roasters on Miners Day 8 till 2. Just Desserts is a group of four Colorado locals whose music could best be described as eclectic with a definite bluegrass leaning. They are into bluegrass, folk, and “other” with a definite focus on vocal harmonies. Their musical offerings are enhanced with numerous homegrown tunes. The name, "Just Desserts" speaks to both, getting what one deserves, and just the sweetest course. The group’s album,Sidetracks is available at any of their gigs or online at www.cdbaby.com.

Carbon Valley Coffee Roasters is located in Frederick at 214 5th Street. Stop by for fresh roasted coffee.

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“As a Dermatologist, I get to be a little like Sherlock Holmes — solving mysteries and helping people at the same time.”

So, I hope you'll join us online for this free healthy challenge in September to learning some helpful ways you and your family can detoxify your body for life by transforming your health in the simplest way possible, one day at a time. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Women's Fitness Specialist at Tracy@TimeForChangePersonalTraining. com or 303-828-2856 so I can get you added to our private Facebook group and you can join in on the challenge too.

Express Lunch Healthy Weight Loss Event

Everyone has a busy schedule, so we created an Express Lunch Healthy Weight Loss Event where you can come over your lunch hour, enjoy some healthy foods, but most importantly learn how you can lose weight with a healthy plan in place. Join us for this free event on Monday, September 16th from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Carbon Valley Regional Library. Contact Tracy at 303-828-2856 for details.

Frederick Miners Day Celebration September 21, 2013

The 11th Annual Miners Day will take place on September 21, 2013 continuing the tradition of offering a full day of fun! Miners Day is one of Frederick’s premier annual community events drawing thousands of people to Downtown Frederick for familyoriented fun and entertainment throughout the day. While the event has grown in increasing popularity since its inception in 2003, it continues to offer a small-town feel in celebration of our community’s mining heritage and provides a rich and lively environment for residents, businesses, schools, and community groups from throughout the region.

Start the day at 10:00am by lining up for the Miners Day Parade along Colorado Blvd.

Please note, the parade route has changed: the parade will begin on Colorado Blvd at Iris Parkway. The parade will end near Crist Park where the rest of the day’s activities will begin. The Main Stage will feature an opening ceremony with the El Jebel Shrine Pipe Band starting at 10:45am. After the opening ceremony, guests will enjoy performances from local area dance and martial arts groups, a Frederick Police K9 Demonstration as well as the Grade School Challenge, Chick-Fil-A Nugget Eating Contest, and Hot Dog Eating Contest! The live music will start at 3:00pm with Tuxedo Junction who will play all the best music from the 30’s and 40’s big band era. The Long Run, an Eagles tribute band will perform at 4:45pm before That Eighties Band plays all your favorite 80’s music at 6:15pm. At 8:15pm, the live music will finish with a spectacular concert by the Hazel Miller Band, one of Colorado’s most popular entertainers!

There will be plenty of options for fun for the youngsters with the bungee trampoline, inflatables and bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists, and the ever popular sluice Mining for gold! The Town of Frederick is also very excited to welcome the Denver Museum of Nature and Science again this year with an interactive display from noon-4pm. New this year, Bike Colorado will be joining the fun with bike riding and bike safety information!

The schedule of events:

10:00am – Miners Day Parade along Colorado Blvd.

10:00am-2:00pm – Bike and Car Show

by Rebel Rodders of Colorado 10:00am-9:30pm – Entertainment, Food and Fun in Crist Park 9:30pm – Miners Day Fireworks sponsored by Stevinson Lexus Free Kids Activities: 11am-4pm Face Painting 11am-6pm Bungee Trampoline 11am-9pm Inflatables 12pm-4pm Denver Museum of Nature and Science 12pm-4pm Sluice Mining for Gold 12pm-4pm Bike Colorado 1pm-5pm Balloon Artist Main Stage: 10:45am – El Jebel Pipe Band 11:15pm – Fusion Dance 12:30pm – Grade School Challenge 1:00pm – Chick-Fil-A Nugget Eating Contest 1:30pm – Rebel Rodders Car Show Awards 2:00pm – Police K9 Demonstration 2:30pm – Hot Dog Eating Contest 3:00pm – Tuxedo Junction: Playing all the favorites from the big band and swing era!

4:15pm – Axis of Movement 4:45pm – The Long Run: an Eagles tribute band that will rock your socks off 6:15pm – That Eighties Band: All the best 80’s songs will be covered by this fun group 7:30pm – En Face Dance 8:15pm – Hazel Miller Band: One of Colorado’s most popular entertainers Special thanks to our sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors: Encana Oil and Gas, K.P. Kauffman Company, Inc., Stevinson Lexus of Frederick. Gold Sponsors: Echo Brewing, St. Vrain Sanitation District, United Power.

Silver Sponsors: Carbon Valley Medical Center, Chick-fil-A at Larkridge, Community Development Group, Indian Peaks Medical Center. Bronze Sponsors: Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Carbon Valley Recreation District, Coal Ridge Animal Hospital, Cornerstone Property Sales/ Managers, Creative Years Learning Center, Flexx Productions, Halcyon Design – Architecture/Graphics, Halleck-Willard, Inc., Howe Mortuary, Main Squeeze Lemonade, Ramey Environmental Compliance, Temperature Processing Co., Inc., and The Carbon Valley Consumer Report.

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The Frederick Market Hosts Oktoberfest

On Thursday, September 26th, The Frederick Market will celebrate the final market day with an Oktoberfest celebration! The Frederick Market takes place along 5th Street in Downtown Frederick from 3-7pm and will have the great produce, food and goods you’ve come to expect from the market. After making your last market purchases, you will be able to meander into the beer garden from 5pm8pm to enjoy some Echo Brewing Company beer and listen to the sounds of the Dick Zavodny Band playing some classic Polka hits! Of course you can’t have an Oktoberfest event without some authentic Oktoberfest fare. Help us toast the final day at The Frederick Market in traditional Oktoberfest style! Ein Prosit! For more information, visit www.frederickco.gov.

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2nd Annual Full Moon 5k & Festival

Race Presenters Town of Firestone, Anytime Fitness-Firestone and Longmont United Hospital Foundation to Raise Awareness for Colon Cancer Full Moon 5k & Festival race presenters from the Town of Firestone and Anytime Fitness-Firestone are excited to present the second annual event on Sept. 7, 2013. The race and festival raises money for colon cancer awareness and benefits the Longmont United Hospital Foundation.

This year’s Full Moon 5k & Festival runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Firestone Regional Sports Complex, 6850 Tilbury Ave. The 5k starts at 8:30 a.m. and a kids’ fun run is set for 9:30 a.m. Festival attendees will also be able to enjoy activities throughout the day, which will include a variety of business and nonprofit vendors, fitness activities, health fair screenings, games, face painting, balloons, a caricature artist, inflatables, great food and more. Outstanding live entertainment throughout the day will include the inspiring rock sounds of Bailout!, modern country duo Kelly Aspen and Brandon Sipes, and classic rock from Case in Point.

The Full Moon 5k utilizes the Firestone trail system, is chip timed and certified by the USA Track and Field Association.

“Supporting those in need is tremendously important to Firestone,” said Firestone Mayor Chad Auer. “The Firestone Full Moon 5k is another example of how we are stepping up and doing our part to help raise money for colon cancer research. I look forward to running it again this year with even more participation from our community.”

In its first year, the Full Moon 5k had 195 runners participate and brought awareness to colon cancer, which is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and is equally common in men and women. With recommended screening, colon cancer can be prevented by removing polyps before they become cancerous or detected early when it can be more easily and successfully treated.

Nicole Grine, owner of Anytime Fitness-Firestone, said, “Being a part of the effort to fight back against a disease that affects so many, is an honor. Most of us know someone who has battled cancer, so it is personally touching to celebrate those who are winning the battle against colon cancer and to save more lives by promoting early detection through more education and research.”

The Full Moon 5k was organized by family and friends in honor of Firestone resident Sindy Angelovich, who was diagnosed with colon cancer on Dec. 16, 2011, at the age of 48.

She went through surgery that month at Longmont United Hospital to remove a mass from her colon along with 31 lymph nodes. Fortunately, only three of the 31 lymph nodes were compromised with the disease. She went through chemotherapy from January to June 2012 at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers and continues to fight the good fight with family and friends on her side.

To run the race, registration is $30 through Sept. 5 at 12 p.m. Then registration increases to $35 through race day. To register for the race, visit http://full-moon5k.com/.

Firestone Ranks in the Top 25 Best Places to Live by Money Magazine

The Town of Firestone was recently ranked number 24 among the Best Places to Live among America’s Small Towns by Money Magazine.

The story, which was released Aug. 12 online at http://cnnmon.ie/15w8jCI, highlights the top 50 small towns that made the list. Firestone was noted for its 432 percent population increase between 2000 and 2010 due to its low taxes and new housing developments. The community was also highlighted for its open spaces, outdoor recreational opportunities and growing economy.

Mayor Chad Auer said this is a tremendous honor for Firestone to be recognized among the top 25 communities in the nation.

“In my opinion, this is a testament to the community. Since taking office in 2008, I have continually been impressed with the sense of pride in Firestone. A neighbor helping each other is the norm. We work together, compete together, get in shape together and support each other,” Auer said. “We also value fiscal responsibility, we honor veterans and we celebrate America together. I know I am biased, but I am really proud to live in Firestone and this community deserves this recognition.”

Town Manager Wesley LaVanchy said, “I believe this honor is a tribute to the dedicated staff, volunteers and citizens in Firestone, as well as the authentic leadership from elected officials, boards and commissions.”

Money Magazine used statistics from data services company Onboard Informatics and other sources to compile the list of 2013 Best Places to Live. Screenings included U.S. towns with populations between 10,000 and 50,000, medium family income, job growth, housing appreciation and affordability, safety, schools, health care and economy.

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ACCENT YOUR LIFE

Perk Up a Room with an Accent Wall

Painting one wall in a room a differently from the other walls is an inexpensive way to add visual interest to that room.

How do you know which wall to paint?

Typically the wall you see when you enter a room Is the focal wall so it would be the easiest choice for an accent wall. But there are other factors you can consider. Walls with large windows, built-ins, fireplaces, art work or other special features are also good choices, but you don’t want them to overwhelm the accent color. If they take up the whole wall already, you may want to choose an adjacent wall.

What color? Many of our clients keep it simple by choosing a color that is two or three shades darker than the rest of the room.

You can also pull colors from an area rug, fabrics on your upholstery or drapes or art or accessories within the room.

Remember basic color theory for other reasons: Light, perception and temperature.

Colors such as blues, greens and purples will push an accent wall painted in those colors away from you and would be good choices for smaller rooms. These cooler colors will

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also make the room seem cooler and darker.

Colors such as reds, oranges and yellows can make that accent wall seem closer to you and are safer for a large room. These warm colors will brighten up that room but can also heat it up.

Painting a side wall orange can make a room feel narrower but painting an end wall in a long, narrow room will make the room feel more balanced. The same can be said with the cool colors - you can make a short room seem longer or a narrow room feel wider by painting an end wall or a side wall in a cool color.

You can instantly change the mood in your room with one accent wall. If you still aren’t sure what to do, ask your painting contractor. He is a professional and has the experience to help with your choices.

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Julie Hicks has New Music CD Available NOW

By April Fordyce Blewett Sometimes in life we catch ourselves humming a small tune, struggling to hear the words; and at other moments the words flow as if they were always meant to be sung. From young to old and every walk of life, music speaks to most of us…to our hearts and to our souls.

For some, there is a struggle to understand how these small moments happen and for many of us it is these moments we find peace within. In these moments there are answers to questions and directions to the lost.

These small, yet many moments grounded Julie DeVriesHicks. After a life time of push and pull, tug-of-wars with Christ, she found herself. Or should I say, she allowed herself to be found. By the grace of God, all those who knock at the door shall be opened…it is up to us to knock first and then take the steps in.

Her life story is one that reflects many of us; taking life for granted, not caring for the body we live in and not allowing our passion, our gifts to drive us toward the life meant for us.

But despite her many mistakes in life, Julie gave in to the love, acceptance and security of Lord, our God. Her life experiences include divorce, alcohol and even nearly dying. But she has allowed God to take all those things and mold them into something beautiful, for herself, her family and others.

Julie started writing music in 2006. She makes it clear that it is a gift of God and only by His grace. She added children’s songs in 2010 and published her first CD in the last month or so. Her hope is to help children learn about Jesus at an earlier age through the joy of song.

Her gift has evolved into a business where she not only writes personal poetry but writes memorials and custom wedding songs for others. She enjoys taking someone’s life and writing about it in a way that only the Lord can help her achieve. Music from Him has become an opportunity for others to find a way to share about their life.

With the gift graced by God and your personal message, Julie helps you write the song for your special moment.

Melodious words that say this love is forever or I will see you soon. She’ll help you come up with notes that bless the lost one or a cheery tune for a special moment that can’t be missed- God and Julie are here for you.

Music from Him is there to support anyone who knows, or wants to know Jesus. Plus, anyone who wants to honor a loved one with personal words, but just don’t know how.

“You can achieve what the Lord wants you to achieve, no

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matter how impossible it seems,” says Julie.

Julie was born in Denver, but moved to a farm on Road 11 at the age of three. Since then she has lived in a two mile radius of the Carbon Valley and has never really left the area. Her husband owns Home Services with Integrity LLC, or HSwL for short, in Firestone, CO. She has two amazing boys; one is 25-years-old the other is 8-years-old. One of Julie’s little reminders that God truly does have a sense of humor.

Whether at home with her family, or being a fisher of men and fish on the banks of the river, you will always hear the small tunes from our Lord flowing through Julie.

Julie’s most memorable experience since being in business was at church one Sunday morning, a little girl skipped by her and she was singing one of the songs on the CD, “Knock, Knock, Knock.” I’ll never forget how I felt… what an honor,” Julie says.

Contact Julie any time, for any reason. Whether for have a special occasion you are looking for a personal song, or simply desire to know more about our Lord and savior. She is there for you.

CD’s are available on www.CDBaby.com and www. iTunes.com, just search for “Music From Him.” Locals can contact Julie via her website and Julie will make sure you get a copy. She is releasing her new CD and it is available by donation locally. She would love for anyone who wants one to have one. Her website is www.musicfromHim.com.

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Ritchie Brothers

By April Fordyce Blewett In need of some large equipment and want more bang for your buck.

Consider the Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. What once was a small furniture store has blossomed over the years into the world largest used and new equipment auction sellers. Whether you are looking for construction, mining, transportation, agriculture equipment, or anything in between, the Ritchie Bros. are sure to have it. All equipment is sold with no minimum bid or reserved prices and every item is sold to the highest bidder on auction day.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers began as a small family-run business in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The three brothers—Ken, Dave, John—conduct their first unreserved auction in 1958, selling CA$2,000 of surplus inventory from their furniture store to pay a bank debt.

The brothers soon progress beyond furniture and begin conducting more regular auctions.

In 1963 they conduct their first unreserved industrial auction, selling US$600,000 worth of equipment.

As demand for the company's unreserved auction services increase, Ritchie Bros. begins to expand across North America. It opens its first office outside Canada in 1969 in Washington State, followed by its first United States auction in Beaverton, Oregon in 1970.

With its unreserved auctions well accepted within Canada, Ritchie Bros. opens its first permanent auction site in Edmonton, Alberta.

In 1998 first US$1 billion year, and they become a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange. In 2002 online bidding service introduced which quickly allowed equipment buyers the convenience of bidding online in real time.

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Another way they help to keep your pet healthy is by providing dental services and also acupuncture. Plus, they sell supplies and pet food. Pawz Veterinary Clinic is able to care for your pets inside and out, all in one facility.

Veterinarian, Dawn Reiter, says one of the best things about her job is that she gets to bring her dogs to work with her every day. Dawn’s love for animals grew during her upbringing on a rural farm in Nebraska. While she says there are too many other great things to mention about her work, she added, “My my employees are like family, the clients in this area are fabulous, and I get to help dogs and cats everyday.”

She shared one other special item, “We worked with Pug rescue to nurse back to health a neglected, diabetic, blind pug named Addison. We spayed her, removed some masses, and cleaned her teeth, and controlled her diabetes. She is now ready to be adopted to a new loving family.”

In her spare time, Dawn plays Roller Derby in Fort Collins and she enjoys riding her motorcycle. She is especially fond of spending time with her two beagles, friends and family.

Where is this amazing new clinic located? It’s in the King Scooper’s shopping center on the south side. Pawz is not affiliated with the previous pet hospital in the same location but they are able to transfer records from other clinics.

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The Frederick Police Department is pleased to announce their new police vehicle has been named the Best Chevy Caprice in Law & Order Magazine’s 2013 Police Vehicle Design Contest. According to Law & Order Magazine, the competition was impressive with more than 200 entries vying for top honors.

A committee of officers helped create the new design, which incorporates the mountain views enjoyed from Frederick. They chose block letters in a strong font, representing the safety Frederick Police provides. A functional detail of the new design was adding the town’s website to the back of the car, informing residents where they can find more information about the town and the police department. The unique and most important aspect of the overall design: it was created by police officers who live in and serve Frederick and wanted the community to be accurately reflected in the design, as well as reassured that Frederick is being kept safe which is reinforced by the strong graphics.

“I’m so proud of the collaboration that went into our new design,” said Frederick Chief of Police, Gary Barbour.

“I appreciate this respected publication giving our team national recognition for it.”

The officers’ team effort didn’t end with creating the design. Officer Andy Fairbanks found the contest and took the initiative to submit Frederick’s design for consideration while Officer Steve Walje took the submitted photo, highlighting the car and the Frederick community.

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By Summer Stair “You have to live out the motto to have the motto work,” is not only a common statement one might hear FrederickFirestone Fire Protection District Fire Chief Ted Poszywak say, but it is one he truly believes and lives by especially when it comes to the Fire District’s motto of, “Duty, Honor, Compassion.”

On first glance, it is notable that Chief Poszywak lives and breathes what he teaches. His commanding presence makes others turn to him in a room, but his welcoming demeanor makes one quickly realize how approachable he is and that he is just there doing his duty.

Dale Ingraham, Administrative Manager for the Fire District, started working with Chief Poszywak when he came to the Fire District in December 2005.

“I have worked with Fire Chief Poszywak since the day he started. I remember the day he arrived for his first interview and thinking he was arrogant. I later learned he was just very nervous,” she says. “I have been learning from him ever since.” And ask anyone at the Fire District and they will tell you the same.

Chief Poszywak has a way of making you want to be a better person not only for him, but for yourself and for others. You suddenly want to strive to become who he knows you can be.

Since coming to the Fire District, Chief Poszywak has added a consistency to dealing with every day issues in a very diverse work force and work environment. “When you go to him with a question or problem, he listens, remains calm and receptive, does not rush to blame or judge, weighs the good and the bad, asks for your reasons and suggested solutions, and sometimes respectively agrees to disagree,” Ingraham says. “We all know the Fire Service has a lot of rules. He has reminded people of those rules and helped them play by the rules. And he treats everyone accordingly.”

Chief Poszywak has helped and encouraged the Fire District’s members by providing a vision, standards, policies, procedures, checklists and guidelines so that each member knows

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what is expected of him or her. “He has a way of encouraging you to confront your weaknesses and take advantage of your strengths,” Ingraham says. “He is the embodiment of ‘Do the right thing, for the right reason, every time.’”

Battalion Chief Mike Reasoner agrees. “I think the most important thing that Fire Chief Poszywak has brought to the District is a higher level of integrity and honesty,” Chief Reasoner says. “Fire Chief has taken the District to a new level.

The opportunities to become a better leader with his mentoring have been invaluable to me. I also believe that his level of holding everyone accountable for their actions, no matter who they are or what position they may hold, has changed the department for the better.”

While Chief Poszywak has done a lot for the Fire District and its members, he also works daily to be proactive in his day-to-day dealings with business leaders, community members and the anchor communities that the Fire District serves. One of the main ways he has done this is by establishing a greater transparency of what goes on at the Fire District. He has a knack for earning trust and respect wherever he goes.

But if you were to ask Chief Poszywak about his workings in the Fire Service he would just say it is his job and that being a part of the Fire Service is a privilege. His favorite part about it is the sense of purpose that comes with serving people in their time of need. “It’s one of those jobs that gives back more than it takes; it’s about service to others in their time of need, emergency or not. It’s who we are, not what we do,” Chief Poszywak says.

Aside from running the day-to-day operations for the Fire District, Chief Poszywak is a member of the Weld County Regional Communications Advisory Board, as well as the Weld County South Sector Representative and Executive Board Member for the Weld County Fire Chiefs’ Association. Chief Poszywak holds a degree from Coastal Carolina University, and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program.

Outside of work, Chief Poszywak enjoys travelling, spending time with his family and anything that has to do with history. Chief Poszywak will have been married to his wife Erin for 14 years on September 25, and credits his faith as the foundation and focus of his values and how he lives. “Faith has taught me first and foremost that I am a constant work in progress, but the key is that this life is not about living to satisfy my own desires, it’s about living for and caring for others. You cannot just believe in it; you must strive everyday to live it. When you fall, get back up and never give up.” Originally from the Detroit, Michigan area, he moved to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina while in high school and started volunteering in the local fire department during his senior year.

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By April Atwood The "support local" message is catching on more than ever America and as we continue to become better educated regarding the positive economic benefits of shifting our spending to locally-owned businesses, it's apparent these habits need to be preserved and nurtured among our youth.

Luckily for parents, there’s a ready-made audience for teaching the support-local message. Yes, we’re talking about your children. Those crumb-snatching little rascals represent the future of our country, and passing on your sound habits is the easiest way to create a generation of concious shoppers.

However, trying to teach your child good habits can be like attempting a complicated gymnastics routine with no formal training. So instead of adding another thing to nag your child about, employing a "show instead of tell" method can help you get them make it habitual to support your community. For example: 1. Take them with you on local shopping outings Actions speak louder than words, especially to children. When your finger-biting habit suddenly becomes your kid’s finger-biting habit, this becomes frighteningly obvious. And the same goes for your spending habits. Almost all kids know Target and Chuck-E-Cheese, but how many can name the locallyowned options in their area?

Just one look at your own shopping habits will give you an idea of the values you're passing down to your children. Supporting local is a learned behavior, so make it a point to support local with the kids in tow, showing off the diversity and uniqueness of your local business community. This might mean altering your routine to include small businesses for regular items.

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The farmer’s market also allows for a much more interactive shopping experience. Allowing your children to help you shop at the farmer’s markets can teach sound economic decisions, and hopefully an appreciation for fresh fruits and vegetables. Not only that, but interacting with farmers and merchants will give your kids a sense of connection to the products they are purchasing.

3. Get them involved in the community Supporting local is more than just where you shop.

Becoming a part of the community can lead to lifelong habits. Summertime is the perfect time to engender great local habits in your children, with something as simple as taking part in locally run day camps for kids; visiting children’s author readings at local bookstores; or family outings to a local art walk.

A deep connection with your community usually begins in childhood, and it can last a lifetime if you make the effort to teach your child simple local shopping habits.

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The Town of Firestone is excited to announce the launch of its newly updated website on Aug. 22, 2013. The website www.ci.firestone.co.us not only features a cleaner, easier layout to navigate, but also includes many new interactive tools such as email notifications, online forms and mobile apps to allow people to engage with the community of Firestone.

“Local government works best when there is open and transparent communication between town hall and the citizens we serve,” said Mayor Chad Auer. “Our new website is critical to Firestone’s success as a leader in effective government.”

The new navigation on the website allows people to easily find the information they are seeking: • Government – Features information like agendas, boards and committees, municipal code and more.

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The website includes comprehensive information on various community and government aspects, but also includes new features that focus on providing information and engaging with residents and website visitors, including: • Business Directory – Search local businesses and organizations through a searchable database.

• Engage with Firestone - An open forum to allow people to submit ideas and engage in discussions about ways to improve the community.

• Notify Me – Sign up for email and text alerts from a variety of departments, including emergency alerts, job openings, agendas, calendar, events, press releases, Firestone Voice newsletter, public works, road construction and more.

• Report It – People can use the request tracker to report concerns and make suggestions.

• Online Forms and Payments In addition to being able to pay water bills or court tickets online, residents can now have the option to pay many other items through our website. In addition, many of the forms on the website have the capability to be submitted directly online to avoid printing.

With the new website, the Town of Firestone will be able to increase its community engagement and enhance communication between residents and the local government.

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Carbon Valley's Callico

By April Fordyce Blewett Sometimes we look back on our younger years and it feels like a life time ago. Whether we are thinking about how care free we once where or how life seemed to be full of possibilities, we felt alive. For Callico Neu, it wasn’t a reflection on her past, but a glimpse of her future that struck a need to reevaluate life. To look at her younger past self and find inspiration.

One time when Callico was out of town and stepped on a scale in her hotel room, she discovered that she had not only put on a few pounds but was on the verge off two hundred pounds. Though in Callico’s younger years she was always active and sporty, her life as a wife and mother of four had given her ample opportunity to indulge in one of her favorite past times; food.

Then one of her friends asked her to go walking and jogging and introduced her to Zumba Fitness. “I began to remember how much I loved dancing and feeling the burn and breathing heavy,” Callico said. She soon became a licensed Zumba Basic 1 instructor and realized that there where many out there that shared her same passions for movement.

She was enjoying helping others enjoy fitness and get results so much that Callico added Zumba Basic 2, Zumbatomic and Zumba in the Circuit. Then she went on to get certified as a Group Fitness Instructor, took a few online injury prevention courses and a Preparatory Personal Training Course. Recently, she added Belly Dance certification and will continue with an on-line weight training course and then a Personal Trainer Certification in February. Soon it will be the four-year-anniversary of her beginning to help others as she learned what worked for her as a busy wife, mom and volunteer in so many other areas of her life.

Callico developed and opened a non-profit for teens called THAT PLACE and enjoys spending time doing fitness classes with the teens there. “Working with athletes is another passion of mine as I am a basketball coach at Frederick High School and have four active teens myself!” she says. You can also often find her in the high school PE class for a day working with the students or at an elementary school dancing with the younger kids.

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The definition of Heirloom is often open to dispute. However, the term is usually applied to fruit, flower or vegetable varieties that were being grown before World War II. Heirloom seeds are always open-pollinated varieties. This means that if the seeds produced from the plant are properly saved, they will produce the same variety year after year.

A hybrid seed is produced by artificially cross pollinating two genetically different plants of the same species, such as two different tomatoes or two varieties of corn. The cross pollination is done by hand, and a seed that is saved will not grow true to either parent. With hybrids, the seed produced from the plants will either be sterile, or start to revert back to the parent plants. A person would need to purchase your seeds new, each year for best results.

Genetically Modified Organisms or GMO seed have been altered using DNA from completely different species and organisms to give different traits, such as resistance to herbicides and acceptance of chemical fertilizers. Some DNA donors have come from fish, frogs and bacteria. The major edible crops that are genetically modified are corn, soybeans, alfalfa, papaya, canola, and sugar beets. These seeds, when saved, are also sterile.

How can you determine what you are buying while shopping at the grocery store? First, if you are concerned about eating GMO’s, always look for certified organic food or foods stamped with the Non-GMO project verified logo. Certified Organic foods are not allowed to be genetically modified at this time. Anything made with corn, soybeans, alfalfa, papaya, canola, and sugar beets, if not organic or stamped, is most likely a GMO. Estimates show that at least 70% of processed food contains modified crops.

When shopping for fresh produce, you can learn to read the labels. A four digit code on the sticker tells you that the fruit or vegetable is conventionally grown (not organic) but is not genetically modified. A five digit code beginning with a 9, tells you that the produce is organically grown. A five digit code beginning with an 8, means that the produce is genetically modified. GM squashes have recently been introduced into the food supply, and testing is being done on many more.

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When buying a home, think about how long you’ll be living there. Will you be starting a family in the next couple of years? Will you be downsizing? Make sure the home has the amount of rooms and square footage that you desire now and in the future.

Check storage capacity. Is there enough room for your tools? Kids toys? Shoes and clothes? Areas that can be improved for future storage, such as a basement or garage, are also important considerations.

Cindy Campbell with RE/MAX Alliance has been a REALTOR ® in the tri-town area for over 7 years and a tri-town resident for 16 years. She can be reached at 303-881-7413 or Cindy@ColoradoWelcomeHome.com.

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Send birthday wish & high resolution photo to the CVCR. Make sure file name is the name of the person with the birthday. We’ll print it free of charge. Submit to carbonvalley@gmail.com and put “birthday” in the subject line, as close to the 15th of each month as possible. It’s that simple & it’s FREE!

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United Way Of Weld County Pacesetter Companies Announced

Greeley, Colo. – United Way of Weld County’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.

Organic We improve lives through focusing funding Hormone and programming Free on community needs assessments to advance the education, financial stability and health of everyone in Weld County.

The second half of that mission statement is reliant upon individuals and companies in our community.

Unfortunately, there is more need than there are resources. In Weld County, as with many other regions, 25% of the population utilizes services while just over 2% contributes. “Imagine the lives that would change if 4% gave…it would be phenomenal!” said Gary Burton, Chairman of the 2013-14 United Way of Weld County Community Giving Campaign.

The goal for this campaign is to actively connect with the community and receive donations from 9,282 donors. According to Upstate Colorado, there are 137,394 employed individuals out of the nearly 252,000 residents in Weld County. “We have to face the fact that we are woefully short on educating the total community and reaching the residents in our community who chose for one reason or another not to support United Way,” Burton added.

Giving doesn’t have to hurt the pocket book to make an impact. Payroll deduction is a great way to split your contribution up throughout the year. It also helps in that the donation is made before pay is received, which ensures the allocation is made. Ask your employer about payroll deduction or a United Way of Weld County workplace campaign to get started. Some companies have already started.

Weld County businesses and organizations who have agreed to participate early are recognized at Pacesetters for United Way of Weld County. They serve as an example to other businesses and organizations of what is possible when citizens are invested in their community. “The Pacesetter campaign is a preliminary fundraiser to help get a feel for the economy and set the pace for the upcoming campaign,” said Burton. “When the community sees these companies support our efforts, it encourages them to also participate.”

For the 2013/2014 fiscal year, companies that have committed to holding an early campaign are: Advantage Bank; Alphagraphics/Safe Site; Ameriprise Financial; Anderson & Whitney, P.C.; Cache Bank & Trust; City of Greeley; Connecting Point; Ehrlich Family Dealerships; Envision; FMS Bank; Ghent Chevrolet Cadillac; Hensel Phelps Construction; JBS USA - Beef Plant; JBS USA - Corporate; John Elway Dealership; National Board of Chiropractic Examiners; Phelps –Tointon; Professional Finance Company; Sears Real Estate; Silveredge; Spradley Barr Ford & Lincoln of Greeley; The Tribune; Weld County Garage; Windsor State Bank These organizations and companies help United Way of Weld County advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for everyone in Weld County. Our focus is education, income and health -- the building blocks for a good quality of life.

Workplace campaigns don’t have to be with large companies. A company of any size can be a Pacesetter. Companies and individuals that are interested in donating or holding a Workplace Campaign can contact Eva Keaton, Resource Development Director at 970-353-4300 ext. 2562. For more information, visit UnitedWay-Weld.org/give.

For more information, visit the United Way of Weld County website at www.unitedway-weld.org.

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Boy Scout Troop 262 Learns Survival Skills

Eleven members of boy scout troop 262 went on an adventure through the backcountry of New Mexico July 29-August 12. They started in Cimarron, at the boy scout ranch called Philmont. The next day the took their packs full of the gear needed for the next two weeks. Every day the group needed to pack up and keep moving to get to all the check points for the day. Along the way they did various activities like rock climbing and rappelling, mountain biking, and survival. They encountered monsoons, flash flooding, and night visits from mountain lions and other wildlife in their campsite. It was quite an adventure, one they will all remember the rest of their lives!

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TOTALLY

A Fresh Shower

Growing up on an Iowa farm, we often had chores to do that left us filthy and sweaty. Whether it was cleaning a chicken house or a pigpen, walking the corn or beans for weeds, or digging postholes for a new fence, there were a variety of malodorous smells that clung to your body and permeated your nose- plus your jeans evidenced you’d been “playing in the dirt”. Few things were as satisfying as coming to the house to clean up and remove those offending odors from both your clothes and your body. It always felt refreshing to emerge from the cleansing waters (along with a wee bit of soap) and again join civilization as an acceptable participant free from your own smelly background experiences.

There is a similar dilemma for each of us in this life. Participating in a great variety of what the Bible calls “sins”, we are left in the sight of God very filthy and offensive. All sin is offensive to God- He doesn’t differentiate between big ones and small ones- and if we are left to ourselves we shall die in our sins and remain apart from God for all eternity. Now that is a serious problem which needs to be addressed with some degree of urgency, since none of us can dictate the time of our departure from this life into the next. What can we do to “shower” ourselves and be rid of the odor and offense of sin?

The acceptable cure has similarities to the way we get cleaned up to go somewhere. It begins with our getting naked before the Lord- not in this case a strip show to amuse our Creator, but a ‘baring of our soul’ in His presence. Then we need to use the right kind of ‘soap’ in order to be certain our sins are washed away permanently. The very idea of standing naked before God may leave us extremely nervous and concerned, and unless we have understood that the Remedy He has provided for us will forever eliminate our sin problem, we will indeed have reason for fright- Scripture tells us “it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” When I first became aware of God’s cure for my sin, I didn’t want to submit myself. I’d spent 23

years without this type of bath, and wasn’t sure it was for me. Upon further review, and the testimonies of dozens who had taken the eternal shower provided

by Jesus on the cross, I chose to find out if indeed this would work for me. I knew with certainty that I qualified as a sinner, and I had no firm answers for the problem on my own. Understanding Jesus was the remedy I’d been searching for was like finding that perfect bath bar that leaves you smelling fresh and clean and ready to face life’s challenges, and so I ‘took the plunge’ in 1970 and have not experienced a day of regret since.

Just like coming out of the shower or bath invigorated, I came away from my commitment to Christ refreshed and delighted. Since that evening my life has taken many twists and turns but my Lord has guided me constantly. No more stench in my nostrils or His, because the Son of God took away all my sin and gave me a reservation in Heaven. I used ‘Jesus soap’ and came out fresh and clean. He is the only guaranteed way to eliminate the odor of our sin that alienates God from us and us from God. If you still worry about how you will do when your time comes to stand before God and give an account for your life, you’d better take a ‘shower’ before you depart. This eternal cleansing will leave you longing for Heaven instead of dreading what your reception might be like. And none who comes into the presence of God smelling like His Son Jesus will be rejected from residence there. It’s all about taking that fresh shower while you can make the choice. Today would be a good day to get your life cleaned up and ready for all your tomorrows. I urge you to do so.

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G-Free Diet Trend

Everyone has suddenly decided that going on a Gluten-free diet is the answer to all of their dieting prayers. On every grocery store shelf, there is an endless amount of options to suit the needs of the gluten-free movement. Dunkin doughnuts and Dominoes pizza are just a few fast food chains that have added gluten-free options for the masses. But, does the gluten-free diet offer weight loss incentives?

Is this just another diet craze that everyone is latching on to in hopes to lose weight?

There are real medical issues attached to the need to go gluten-free. A few of these medical issues are Celiac Disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and autoimmune thyroid issues. These medical issues make it a necessity to remain gluten-free. Gluten can

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be potentially life threatening to many folks that have these issues.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat and related grains species. It gives dough an elastic texture and helps breads and pastas stick to together. Gluten is often used as a “protein” source in vegetarian cultures.

It is also found in many hair and dermatological products. About 1 in 133 people develop an allergy to gluten.

Gluten may be used in foods in some unexpected ways, for example it may be added as a stabilizing agent or thickener in products such as ice-cream and ketchup. People wishing to follow a completely gluten-free diet must take into consideration the ingredients of any over-the-counter prescription medications and vitamins. Also, cosmetics such as lipstick, lip balms, and lip gloss may contain gluten and need to be investigated before use. Glues used on envelopes may also contain gluten.

If you are using Gluten-free products to “lose weight”… think again. Most G-free products are not whole grain and thus are high glycemic (fast carb) foods which can actually cause you to gain weight. A lot of people who start following this diet may eat more processed foods than they used to due to the availability of the gluten-free products like cookies, cakes, and snack foods.

If you are using the gluten-free diet to lose weight and you do not have any medical condition that is related to your decision, maybe you should consider getting a nutrition consult to see what would work best for you. I personally follow the Paleo diet due to autoimmune issues and gluten sensitivity. I can help you figure out what plan would work best for you. I can also work with your doctor to determine if you have a need to be completely gluten-free. Give me a call to schedule a nutrition consult if you are unsure about what direction to go in for your nutritional needs. –Shelly N. Porcaro, NASM CES, CPT, SFN (303) 594-8325, shelly@justtrifitness.com www.justtrifitness.com.

Town of Firestone Catapults Nextera Healthcare to 800-Member Mark Visionary Nextera founders on Colorado’s front line of health care innovation

The Town of Firestone is the latest entity to provide its employees with a leading-edge health care benefit, Direct Primary Care through Nextera Healthcare. With the addition of the employees of the Town of Firestone, Nextera Healthcare has attracted a remarkable 800-plus members since its inception just 22 months ago.

The Town of Firestone joins other trailblazing companies and organizations that are embracing this membership-based primary care option as a viable alternative to traditional health insurance plans that require co-pays. When complemented with high-deductible health care policies, Nextera Healthcare patient memberships offer comprehensive, cost-efficient and accessible health care for a low monthly fee.

"Nextera Healthcare delivers all the benefits of a personalized medicine program without being cost-prohibitive. Nextera members have access to a range of care options, including same-day office visits and provider consultations using online and mobile technologies,” says Nextera Healthcare Co-Founder Dr. Clint Flanagan, MD, a family medicine and emergency medicine physician at North Vista Medical Center. “We accommodate our patients' preferences and schedules because we want to see them and keep them well, and we don't want a budget concern to make them question whether they should come to the doctor.”

Ideal for small to mid-sized businesses and organizations looking for an affordable way to provide employee health benefits, Nextera Healthcare has quickly garnered the attention of local companies like Left Hand Brewing Company, Fabulous Finds Upscale Consignment, Tri-Star Heating and Air Conditioning, and the Town of Frederick, all of which have joined over the past year.

In addition to the dozens of entities now affiliated with Nextera Healthcare, Direct Primary Care is receiving substantial national attention. On the heels of marking Nextera Healthcare’s 800-member milestone, Dr. Flanagan and fellow Nextera Co-Founder Dr. David Tusek, MD, recently attended an invitation-only summit in Washington, DC, to discuss the future of Direct Primary Care with policy makers and thought leaders.

“Direct Primary Care is quickly gaining traction here in Colorado and across our nation, as evidenced by our dramatic growth,” says Dr. Tusek. “Nextera Healthcare is honored to welcome the Town of Firestone to our membership ranks and proud to represent Colorado as we lead the way for tangible change in how we deliver health care to our community.”

About Nextera Healthcare

Nextera Healthcare is a Longmont, Colo.-based Direct Primary Care membership program founded in 2009 and launched in 2011 by recognized family medicine experts Drs. Clint Flanagan and David Tusek. Nextera Healthcare provides affordable access to quality health, wellness and personalized medicine programs by assessing a monthly fee for unrestricted office visits and virtual consultations with providers at North Vista Medical Center, with locations in Longmont and nearby Firestone. The first to offer Direct Primary Care in Colorado, Nextera Healthcare delivers a value-driven health care option for small and mid-sized businesses, families and individuals. Learn more at www. nexterahealthcare.com.

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HEALTHY

Genetically Modified Organisms Continued (article #2)

Last month I mentioned that the most prevalent foods modified by the Round up DNA are: Corn, soybeans, cotton, sugar beets, canola and wheat. These foods are being grown as the GMO variety all over the world. This trend began in 1997 and there is more farmland dedicated to GMO food now than ever before. A search of information shows the following percentages of modified crops in the US alone: Canola – 87% (2005 data) Corn – 86% Cotton – 93% Soybeans – 93% Sugar Beets – 95% Wheat – Unknown Are you a label reader when you shop? If so, you realize that any processed, pre-prepared food contains some type of corn syrup, soy in the form of soy lecithin, soybean oil, canola oil. Some states have been pushing for government regulation on these products. This regulation would force the manufacturers using GMO corn, soy, canola, etc.to label the product “Genetically Modified”. This push has landed on deaf ears which means that shoppers concerned about their health and the health of their families want to look for products that say “No GMO”. There is no legal or regulated definition of Genetically Modified Organisms or Genetically Engineered Organisms. The kicker here is that even if a product is labeled “no GMO” it is legal for that product to contain up to 10% GMO. It is mind-boggling to think that anything we buy that is already prepared has GMO in it.

Anything with corn syrup, sugar, canola or soybean is GMO. Any product that contains wheat is GMO. Flour is GMO. Sugar from sugar beets is GMO. That means that the DNA from the toxin “Round Up” which is Glyphosate or glufosinate is in these products. This toxin was developed to KILL CELLS and does not discriminate.

How many people do you know that are gluten intolerant? Was that even an issue 20 years ago? Celiac disease is on the rise and so is Parkinson’s, not to mention cancers and autism. What has changed is the food supply. We need more convenient foods, quick and easy. Open a box, nuke it and call it dinner.

And if this is not enough to make you think about what you eat, think about the issue of obesity in the US. Corn syrup and sugar are addictive. Once the spike in the bloodstream drops the body craves more. You may feel energized for a short time after ingesting a soft drink or sweet treat but then the blood sugar plummets and leaves you sleepy and listless and wanting another boost. And believe me the manufacturers of “food” products have bought into this addiction. Even grated cheese has corn syrup in it! Why? And let’s take this one step further - corn and soy are in all kinds of animal feed. Even if you buy meat you are not safe. That steak or chop or chicken has more than likely been fed a mixture of GMO grains, not to mention growth hormones.

I know that some shake their heads at this dangerous trend in our food supply and think that it is no big deal. It is a huge deal and the United States Government is in bed with the chemical companies so it is not about to change anytime soon.

Dee West is a partner in Rocky Plains Quality Meats. We are located at 4022 York Street, Dacono, Co. directly east of the Colorado National Speedway. 303-833-3791.

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For topical use, just cut a garlic clove in half and rub it on the bottom of the feet for athlete’s foot or if you feel a cold or bronchitis coming on.

In general, the purple skinned garlic has a stronger action than white.

Cough Syrup

Here is a simple cough syrup that also stimulates the

immune system functionality, opens the nasal passages, dries mucus, decongests the Lungs, and improves digestion: Honey, use 1/2 cup or 5 cups, it just depends upon how much you’d like to make Garlic, quartered is fine, as it will essentially “marinade” in the honey. Use several cloves for larger batches.

Cayenne pepper, depending upon how much you make, add little bit at a time, and taste it, you can always add a bit more honey if it is too hot/burning Add orange or lemon peel, if the taste is unsuitable for the tongue (especially little ones) Allow the concoction to rest for a week (or try it after a few hours if you need it quickly, or for children).

Remove the garlic and peel and keep in a ball jar for months, as needed. Personally, I leave the garlic in the concoction, but the taste is very strong, so do what you like.

There is fabulous honey from the Parker family in Firestone. It can’t get any more fresh or local than that!

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Please join us at Chaz Salon for a special Autumn presentation on Saturday, September 28th at 4 pm.

Learn about: • Foods that assist in keeping the immune system strong • How Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture boosts the immune system • Simple and easy remedies at home for adults and children Chaz Salon, 1325 Dry Creek Drive, Suite 100 Longmont, CO 80503 (303)447-1260 Presented by local Chinese medicine and acupuncture practitioner, Daisy Lear.

For questions, or more information: daisylear@ gmail.com or 303.587.3557.

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Child Care Association Comes to Carbon Valley

We are pleased to announce the formation of the Carbon Valley Child Care Association (CVCCA)! CVCCA is focused on helping child care providers have a local network they can rely on for ideas and assistance in all areas of child care.

Some of the benefits of having a local association are: • The ability to attend local meetings and trainings without having to drive to other communities after a long day working with children • CVCCA will provide guest speakers/trainings monthly who will give information that will count towards the 15 hours of continuing education child care providers need annually.

• Meetings will be held locally to accommodate providers’ work hours.

• The CVCCA will assure that Medication Administration, Universal Precautions, First Aid, and CPR will be provided annually.

• The CVCCA will also be available to parents to get referrals for licensed child care providers in and around their area.

• The CVCCA will assure referral services to all members for free.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month in the Carbon Valley Library meeting room. The next meeting will be September 10th at 6:30. Come join us and meet some local providers, get some training and learn more about the association.

If you have questions or would like to find out more about the association, please contact: Julia Brink at 720-226-6385 or Vicki Athmann at 303-833-5022.

Family cont. from pg. 1

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I would love to stand beside you and your family to help pave the way to build a brighter and stronger family foundation in your home. Coaching – Day and Evenings M-F. Available by phone for spot coaching and emergencies. Free 30 minute consultations available during the week. Give me a call 303-957-7820 or email at familywhisperer@comcast.net to schedule an appointment.

Fall 2013 Parenting class schedule: Carbon Valley Recreation District • Tuesday’s September 17th – October 22, 6 to 8pm. Cost is $130.00 for all six classes or $30 for individual classes for residents.

Call 303-833-3660 for non-resident pricing and to register.

Town of Erie Parks and Recreation • Thursday’s October 3rd – November 14th. Cost is $130 for one parent, $190 for two parents, and $30 for individual classes. Call Family Whisperer at 303-957-7820 to register.

Longmont Parks and Recreation • Wednesday’s September 25th – October 25th, 6 to 8 pm.

Individual Parenting Workshops on various parenting topics. Cost is $25 for residents and $31 for non-residents. Call 303-774-4800 to register.

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According to the Red Cross, 350,000 people will suffer from sudden cardiac arrest this year. Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time, and MVFR is helping schools be prepared. In total, seven AED’s will be donated from MVFR to the following schools: Mead High School, Mead Middle School, Erie High School, Erie Middle School, and Niwot High School. These AED’s were donated by Zoll to assist MVFR with their AED’s in Schools program and MVFR also worked with Mead Booster Club to be able to purchase additional AED’s for the Mead schools, bringing the total to 8 new AED’s in the MVFR District.

Zoll AED Plus is the only AED with Real CPR Help technology, which provides feedback for both depth and rate of chest compressions during CPR. AED’s have the potential to save someone’s life when they are in cardiac arrest as an AED analyzes heart rhythm and determines if it is necessary to administer an electrical shock to the individual. This electrical shock helps the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm. For every minute without defibrillation, the chance of survival is reduced by 10%.

MVFR Foundation is accepting donations to be able to provide these in the elementary schools within the District and to provide traveling AED’s in each high school for sporting events. Donations can be sent to the following: MVFR Foundation, 9119 E. County Line Rd., Longmont, CO 80501. For more information please email info@mvfpd.org or call us at 303772-0710. Mountain View Fire Rescue Making a Difference in the Lives of Others

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Busy Bee Preschool is Now Enrolling!

(2 fulltime openings for ages 3 and up beginning August 12th) * Licensed In Home Care in Firestone * 2 adults working with the children daily * Full preschool program daily included in the tuition * CPR and First Aid certified * Owner/Director has a degree in child psychology * One dog...kenneled during childcare hours * Non smoking home * Dance/creative movement and music classes monthly * 15 passenger van with approved seatbelts * Monthly Field trips and outings * Fenced backyard * Conveniently located to I-25 * Hours of Operation: 7:15 am-5:15 pm Monday - Friday Call Vicki Athmann @303-833-5022 or check out our website for more information. www.thebusybeepreschool.net

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Robyn’s Nest Pre-school 3 Generations Home Little Blessings Preschool LLC Messiah Lutheran School Sagebrush 1335 Francis St., Longmont Firestone - St. Vrain Ranch Daycare (303)833-3762  Sagebrush 303-482-5352  (303)776-3466 (303) 833-4483  Little Feet Childcare Miss Amy’s Preschool Sharon’s Daycare St. Vrain Ranch Ridgecrest Wee Folks Childcare Frederick Ridgecrest (720)532-2573  (303)833-4030  (303)833-4529  (303)304-4509  Miss Ross's Daycare Soaring Eagles Child Care Little Peeps & Co.  Licensed Provider~If you provide Sharpe Farms Firestone Prairie Ridge Elementary child care please e-mail information to (720)352-7522 (720)684-6622  (720)494-3641 carbonvalley@gmail.com. This listing is Little People’s Place Fox Run (303)702-0057 

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Little Wonders Daycare Wyndham Hill (303)774-0874 

Peanut Gallery Child Care Firestone-Sagebrush (303) 908-3303 

Tatum’s Little Hands Ridgecrest (303)345-3339 

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Playhouse Day Care St. Vrain Ranch (303)833-3648 

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Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Anadarko will present at the Carbon Valley Chamber September Business Luncheon: Their topic is Oil and Gas 101: learn the mechanics of this industry, ask questions and understand how Anadarko is impacting our community Thursday, September 19 11:30AM – 1:00PM Saddleback Golf Club, 8631 Frontier St Firestone **This luncheon is OPEN to ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS** RSVP by Sept 13th to rachel@carbonvalleychamber.com Anadarko is sponsoring the luncheon.

Carbon Valley Chamber 12th Annual Golf Tournament Success

On Friday, August 16, 2013, the Carbon Valley Chamber celebrated its 12th Annual Golf Tournament. More than 20 benefactor sponsors, 2 supporting sponsors, 5 in-kind donors and 144 golfers supported the event to make this the most successful tournament for the Carbon Valley Chamber to date!

More than 25 additional chamber members attended the dinner, raffle and awards ceremony after the tournament, enjoying steak catered by Pete’s Place, peach cobbler supplied by Pepper Jacks Grille and ice cream donated by Daylight Donuts. Complimentary lunch was served to golfers by Chick-fil-A Larkridge.

Business industries participating in the event, all active in the Carbon Valley area, included manufacturing, oil and gas and support operations, banking, construction, medical, engineering firms, mining and gravel, retail, insurance, services and goods, car dealerships, and our local town governments- Dacono, Frederick and Firestone.

The goal of the annual chamber golf tournament is to not only raise much needed funds for chamber operations, but to provide a time and place conducive for businesses and individuals in our area to mingle, network and have some fun. This event gives businesses a chance to represent themselves to our community, show their support and gain valuable face-time with others. The annual golf tournament reflects our mission well of CONNECTING PEOPLE, DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS, AND MIDNING BUSINESS IN DACONO, FIRESTONE, FREDERICK AND THE I-25 CORRIDOR. THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTORS AND PARTICIPANTS! We hope to see you next year at the event. Please contact the chamber office, 303-833-5933, to find out how you or your business can be involved in 2014.

Rachel Flutcher, Executive Director, Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Have you bought your tickets yet for the HELICOPTER BALL DROP on Call or stop by the Chamber office to purchase, or drop off your ticket stubs and payment in the envelope that was mailed out to all Chamber members in June.

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Innovative Switchgear Solutions, Inc. Dan and Lisa Blackburn

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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION AND CURRENT MEMBER REFRESHER CLASS Chamber Office, 235 Wells Street, Erie Open Orientation - no need to RSVP Get answers to your questions and learn how you can be involved in Chamber events.

The Canine Castle, Stephanie Martin- 303-748-5264

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Thursday, Sept 12th, 5:30PM - 7:30PM Hosted by Carbon Valley Medical Center Network with other business and community members!

Business After Hours events are FREE for all Chamber Members. 2 visit maximum if you are not a member yet.

JOIN US! RSVP TODAY!

Next Member Business Luncheon

Thursday, Sept 19th, 11:30AM - 1:00PM Anadarko Petroleum Corporation will be our presenter.

Luncheon will be held at Saddleback Golf Club.

RSVP TODAY!

Next Welcome Bag Stuffing

Friday, Sept 20th, 12:00PM - 2:00PM Carbon Valley Recreation Center 300 bags will be filled with information and giveaways from YOUR BUSINESS in preparation for Town of Frederick's Miners Day. You may drop your items off at the chamber office the week of the event, or leave them at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center the day before or morning of the bag stuffing.

Job hunting is one of the most time consuming and stressful events you can go through. Our very first tip for you is don’t do it alone. Develop a support system of family and friends that keep their eyes open for possibilities, proof application materials, and pump you up for interviews. Also, job hunting is a skill that takes time to develop, so tap into any local experts.

There are two places that you can find free help with your job search process. Employment Services of Weld County has a workforce center in Fort Lupton staffed with friendly and knowledgeable faces. They provide resume review services, job search workshops, and 1-on-1 assistance. In addition to a full range of job search services, they can help you develop much needed computer skills and test for the CareerReady Certification to include with your applications. State programs may also provide free career training in certain fields for qualified job seekers.

For help a little closer to home, visit Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone. Every Tuesday between 1:00-2:30pm, volunteers and staff offer 1-on-1 assistance. We can help with any stage of the job hunt from developing a resume to practicing for the interview. For more information about Job Zone, local job events, and a compilation of helpful job hunt resources, visit http:// highplains.libguides.com/jobs. ~ The Job Zone Team, Carbon Valley Regional Library

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HEALTHCARE REFORM ~ HOW IT IMPACTS YOU will be the topic of this informational event presented by Dave Godell of Pure Risk Solutions and hosted by the Erie Chamber.

Erie Community Center, Mitchell Room, 450 Powers Street, Erie If you're a business owner, this will be of interest to you! The new compliance and reporting requirements, benefit plan structures, and tax implications will be discussed. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so please RSVP

Wednesday, Oct 2 (8am - 4pm)

BOULDER COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT ~ SOCIAL MEDIA + SEO + MOBILE MARKETING WORKSHOP Spice of Life Event Center, Boulder Boulder's largest social media workshop ever! Featuring presentations from top speakers from Constant Contact, Ramblin Jackson, Qittle, and Business Victories. For more information, click here.

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COAL CREEK MEALS ON WHEELS CHARITY GALA Have fun and make a difference - fight hunger in our community.

Nissis in Lafayette~Live Music by FACE Tickets on sale: www.coalcreekmow.org

Monday, Oct 7 (6:00 - 8:00pm)

FINDING FUNDERS FOR NONPROFITS Erie Community Library, 400 Powers Street, Erie carbonvalley@gmail.com Setting up a nonprofit? Need to find a scholarship that suits you? Join this class E-mail us for info on matching competitor’s pricing as they explore the Foundation Directory Online, a database specifically for nonprofit Monthly Mailing to 16,000 Households & Businesses ~You won’t find better coverage!!~ organizations. Call Audrey Drake at 888.861.7323 for more information.

City of Lafayette, the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Foundation and Great Outdoors Colorado Want to go for a bike ride, run or stroll? Now you (GOCO) to secure funding to complete the eastern can on over 25 miles of connected trails! most link of the Coal Creek/Rock Creek Regional Trail The newly completed section of the Coal Creek System. GOCO awarded a $500,000 grant through its Regional Trail, which opened officially on Wednesday, special opportunities program which allows for larger adds 4 miles of multi-use trail that extends from the grant awards for larger scale projects. end point of Rock Creek Regional Trail near Majestic Fall is a perfect time to plant trees. If you are Drive in Lafayette to Erie’s Spine Trail near Vista planning to add one or more in your yard, consider the Parkway. The entire Coal Creek and Rock Creek trail Town of Erie's Tree Incentive Program to help with the system has over 25 miles connecting the communities cost. To learn more about how to get a certificate go to of Boulder, Superior, Louisville, Lafayette, Erie and www.erieco.gov.

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“Diabetic Talk” September 6th {Friday} 11-12 am Presented by one of the nation’s leading home healthcare companies.

Encompass Home Health, Sherri Klotz. At the Senior Center The Barleens Matinee Show “Old Time Rock & Roll” {Estes Park} Date: September 7th {Saturday} Time: 10:30am departure approx. return 6:30pm Cost: Member, resident/$29 Member, non-resident/$32 • Non-member /$36 Deadline: September 2nd Enjoy some fantastic live Branson variety-type music on stage. This was a hit last year. Lunch at a nearby restaurant {on your own}.

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Baseball Rockies vs. Arizona Diamond Backs Date: September 22nd {Sunday} Time: 12:30pm departure approx. return 5pm Cost: Member-resident/$17 Member-non-resident/$20 • Non-member /$24 Deadline: September 12th Last chance to see baseball at its finest! We have covered seating with great views.

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F.Y.I. Did you know you can register for any of the upcoming trips online? You can at www.recdistrict.com It’s so easy, just check with the front desk to make sure you’re set up with a password to get started. www.recdistrict.com Up-Coming Trip Announcements!

Cripple Creek September 4-6th {Wednesday-Friday} $160-single/district $192single/non district $99-double/district $119-double/non district Nashville Sept. 28th-Oct. 6th {9 days, 8nights} $775/per person based on double occupancy. Must be booked with a $75 deposit, final payment due by July 21st.

Branson Holiday Lights Tour November 10-16th {Sunday-Saturday} $629/per person based on double occupancy. Must be booked with a $75 deposit, final payment due by September 3rd. Luxury Motorcoach, hotels, 10 meals and all 7 shows.....a great bargain!! For more details visit the Senior Center 303-833-2739 Rose Parade December 30th.– January 3rd, 2014 $1,871 $2,399/double $2,799/single $2,469/triple 9 days* 14 meals (8 breakfast, 6 dinners) 2014 The Splendors of Italy September 20-29th $3159/double contact Aleta for single price Tropical Costa Rica February 22– March 2 California Rail Discovery $1995/double add $650 for single Crafts & Sew Day: Every Tuesday Time: 1:00-3:00 pm The group meets in the Senior activities room trying their hand at a variety of arts. (table decorations, gifts, scrap booking, greeting cards, beading and more.) We’ve added the quilters and sewers for a complete group.

G.I. Coffee Hour Day: Every Friday Time: 9:30 am Stop at the senior center for coffee and catch up on the latest news with other veterans. It's all about sharing!

We will have a little coffee cake or sweet something to go along with the wake-up beverage of the day.

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Be Well with Diabetes Workshop!

Older adults with diabetes and/or their caregiver are encouraged to attend. The workshop addresses the social and psychological adjustments to living with diabetes. Topics covered include preventing or delaying complications, reading nutrition labels, exercise, preventing low blood sugar, communicating with family, friends and health care providers to name just a few.

Workshop meets once a week for 6 weeks beginning October 17th through November 21, 2013 from 1:30 to 4:30pm. FREE for participants 60 years or older, but space is limited. Please call Hollie or Aleta at (303) 833-2739 to register. The workshop will meet at the Carbon Valley Senior Center, 6615 Frederick Way, Frederick.

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September 4th Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, steamed veggie mix & dessert Catered by Pepper Jacks.

September 11th Cashew chicken, sweet and sour pork, broccoli beef, rice, and Lo Mein noodles Catered by Wah Wok All Members Business Report following lunch.

September 18th French dip, salad or veggies, chips and dessert Catered by Belle Rosa Mountain Man will be here.

September 25th Baked potato bar with all the trimmings, cheese, bacon, turkey, beef, salad and dessert Catered by Pete’s Place.

Fire Dept. will doing blood pressures.

Come play cards, dominoes or bring a new game after lunch.

Cost is $7.00/per person Senior non-member {Or guest under 55} $10 SilverSneaker® /Senior member $4 SilverSneaker® /non-Senior member $7 **Please call 303-833-2739 by 1:00 pm the Tuesday before if you plan to join us for lunch as they are catered.

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THIRST ACRONYM (Trust Him In Relief of Suicidal Thoughts)

September 8th -13th is National Suicide Prevention week. At THIRST Living Water this time provides the opportunity for us to talk to people openly about suicide, helping to reduce the stigma which surrounds it. Our Prayer at THIRST Living Waters is that you find the answers and comfort you need. There are many learning resources to help you and many people nationwide who are committed to empowering you right now. Reach out for help, you are NOT ALONE. THIRSTlivingwaters. com has a 24/7 365 days a year live chat room to speak to you in your hour of need. On their resource center page you will find additional phone numbers, websites and help on what to look for.

Don’t be afraid to reach out for help.

Remember to Trust Him in Relief of Suicidal Thoughts. Here are some signs to look for and questions to ask.

Know What to Look For • Serious depression • Change in appetite or weight • Change in sleeping habits • Loss of interest in favorite activities • Increasingly isolated • Fatigue & decreased energy • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt • Saying they want to die • Difficulty concentrating & making decisions • Giving away prized possessions • Preoccupation with death and dying • Sudden drop in school or work performance • Sudden feeling of peace after being suicidal • Know What to Say ASK • Express your concern and ask if they are thinking about suicide.

• Don’t give up if they’re reluctant to talk, let them know you are there to listen.

• Ask how long they felt this way.

• Ask if they thought how they would do it.

LISTEN • Don’t act shocked or try to change the subject.

• Encourage them to tell you how they feel.

• Hear them out, don’t jump to conclusions or make judgments.

• Try to understand how they feel without offering simple solutions.

RESPOND • Be direct, open and honest.

• Let them know you care and that they are not alone.

• Help them to understand that suicidal feelings pass and depression can be treated.

• Don’t try to handle a suicidal crisis alone, get professional help.

• Act now, tomorrow may be too late.

To Live Chat with someone now go to www.thirstlivingwaters.com or call 1.800.Suicie (784.2433) if this is an emergency call 911. Go to http:// thirstlivingwaters.com/our-story/ to know more about THIRST and Alison’s story. You can also submit a prayer request or become a prayer partner with us.

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FOR SALE in Firestone: Digital LCD 15" Venturer TV, $30; Digital LCD 10.2" Coby TV, $20; Woman's Calf Length Down Coat, Lg, Lite Yellow $20; TravelSafe12L Lock and Leave for Laptop (see www.pacsafe.com), never used, $40; Coldwater Canyon Equipment XL Back Pack, 4 zippered compartments, leather bottom, new, $25; child bed rail, $10; Collection of 8 Wine Glasses from Various Wineries, $10; Hand Carved 69" walking stick/pole w/ feather and leather strap, $20; Freedom Bag Toiletries Organizer, $7. Salomon Thinsulate ClimaDry hiking boots, new, size 38, $15.

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WANTED House mate needed-Home to share! Large house, great Old houses to metal detect. Lost some Jewelry? Learn neighborhood, nice yard, own bathroom, room, storage, the art of detecting and gold prospecting! no pets, no smoking. Call for details 720-771-1676 Longtime C.V. resident. Fun, friendly & insured.

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Need a Hair Stylist and a Nail Tech at Green Pear Salon 142 6th St Unit #6 Frederick Co 80530 303.833.4586

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Horse Boarding Firestone, one stall and run available. $340.00 a month, includes grass hay three times a day, daily cleaning.

Indoor/Outdoor Arena 303-746-7786 [9-13] MICHE – Handbags with endless possibilities! Monthly promotions. To schedule a party or join my team call 303-8779020. Order direct: http://PaulaLindamoodCox.miche.com [6-13] Purging-items must go-call if interested 303-921-1241 all pricing negotiable 1999 Honda Shadow Ace Deluxe, under 10,000 miles great condition new battery Wieder weight set and Treadmill [8-13] HELP WANTED looking for part-time clerk/stocker. Must be 21 Must be able to pass background check.

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PLEASE JOIN US!

Women’s Bible Connection (WBC) is starting in September 2013 at Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Frederick! WBC is a Bible study program that is committed to enriching the lives of women through the study of God’s word. RMCC is located at 5860 Majestic Street in Frederick. WBC will meet every Thursday from 9-11:15am, September through April 2014. We have various studies to choose from.

WBC will provide an age-appropriate Biblical program for children, Children’s Bible Connection (CBC), birth to 6 years of age. For more information or to register, please call Maria Goter, 303-833-3345, or email her at mariagoter@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you to WBC!

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Community Bible Study

GOSPEL OF JOHN: Join us for this 30 week life changing study of book of John in the New Testament. The Gospel of John provides clear evidence that Jesus is the Son of God and that by believing in him we may have eternal Life. The Community Bible Study will meet for study and fellowship, Tuesday mornings from 9:15 – 11:15 am, beginning September 10, 2013 thru May 6, 2014.. The classes will be hosted by, but not affiliated, with Longs Peak United Methodist Church, 1421 Elmhurst Drive, Longmont.

Men and women of all ages are encouraged to attend. There will be loving nursery care for babies and a full program for children 12 months to 6 years for those who register. The Community Bible Study class follows the school calendar and will not meet when children are out of school for holidays and Spring Break.

Each week you will study the Bible at home and during class, small group discussions will take place. Following the small group discussion, instruction on the passage just studied will be given.

Registration is $25.00 for adults and $10.00 per child with a maximum cost of $20.00 for all attending children in the family.

Come and join the fellowship and study and invite a friend to join you!! For more information and to register contact Linda Parker 303-651-0950.

Our Mission: Glorify God by Worshipping Him, Equipping Disciples of Jesus Christ, & Witnessing in and to the world.

Please Join Us! Worship is offered to our Savior through song, prayer, giving, and spending time in His Word, the Bible. Our hope is that you will find peace and joy as you enter His presence!

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Meet Sundays 10:30am • Coal Ridge Middle School • 6201 Booth Dr. • Firestone • 303.651.1640

Area Churches Firestone Prairie Community Church Worship Service Sun. at 10:30 a.m.

(303)651-1640 www.prairiecc.org Coal Ridge M.S., 6201 Booth Dr, Firestone Pastor Brian Thompson Grace Point Community Church Firestone, CO 80520 720-217-3407 www.go2gracepoint.com Pastor Tim Lyon Firestone Baptist Church Sun. School 9a Worship 10a 4040 Coriolos Way, Frederick (Carbon Valley Academy) www.firestonebaptist.com 303-736-9959 Pastor Jason Kokenzie Dacono New Horizons Christian Church Worship 10:00 a.m. & Bible School 9:00a 303-833-3013 530 Cherry St., Dacono Pastor Rob Thomas Carbon Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church 418 8th St. #A, Dacono, CO 80514 Sabbath School 10:00 A.M. Saturday Worship Service 11:15 A.M. Pastor Frank Wilson 720-939-5472 www.carbonvalleysda.org First Baptist Church of Dacono Sun. School 10:00a Morning Service 11a Sun. Eve. 6p Wed. Prayer Meeting 6p 717 Dahlia St., Dacono, 303-833-2527 Pastor Samuel Sanchez Northern Hills Christian Church Services & Sun. School at 9:09a & 10:44a Saturday Service at 5:05 p.m.

720-685-1717 www.NorthernHills.cc 5061 E. 160th Ave., Dacono/Brighton Pastor Thomas The Fort Foursquare Church Sun. Worship 11:00 AM 217 4th St., Dacono, CO 80514 thefortchurch@yahoo.com Pastor David Findley

Frederick Living Water North Gate Thursday’s: Youth Group 7 pm Sunday Donuts & coffe/juice at 9 am Sunday Service 10am First Saturday of every month: The Brook Worship Night at 7pm Call about Bible Studies & Home Groups 303-668-1329 www.Livingwater.la 7073 CO Blvd. (WCR 13) Frederick Pastor Steve Owings L.I.F.E. Fellowship Sun. School 9a & Service 10a 451 Oak St., Frederick (303)451-5433 www.lifefrederick.org Pastor Brady Thornton 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 St. Theresa Catholic Church 502 Walnut Street, Frederick Mass: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30am Saturday: 6:00pm Sun.: 10:30am and 12:30pm Espanol & 5:00pm Espanol (303) 833-2966 Fr. Hernan Florez, Pastor St. Dimitrie the New Orthodox Church Saturdays 6:00p Vespers, Bible Study Sun. 9:00a Matins;10:00a Divine Liturgy Sun. School 11:00a 6060 Puritan Lane, Frederick, CO 80516 303 460-7035; www.sfdimitrie.org Rev. Fr. Loan Bogdan Rocky Mountain Christian Church Frederick Campus Non-denominational Christian Sun. Worship 9 & 10:45 a.m.

5860 Majestic St (CR13 N. of Hwy 52), Frederick 303.652.2211 www.rmcc.org Lead Pastor Shan Moyers St. Brigit Episcopal Church Sun. Worship: 9:30am 110 Johnson St. Frederick 720-208-0280 www.stbrigit.org

Pastor: Felicia SmithGraybeal Cowboy Christian Fellowship Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m.

Rinn UMC 3783 Weld Cty Rd 20 Frederick Sue-Marie or Galen at 3- 661-0841. or e-mail gasue303@msn.com.

Frederick Foursquare Spanish Church Sun. Services 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Wed. at 7:00 p.m. 720-933-7117 211 Dunmire St., Evanston, between Frederick and Firestone Pastor Laura Salazar Rinn United Methodist Church Worship 9:30a Sun. School 10:45a Cowboy Fellowship Weds. 7:00p 3783 WCR 20 & I-25 W., Frontage Rd. 303-776-1578 rinnumc@hotmail.com Rev. Barbara Johns-Schleicher Tri-Town Baptist Church Sun. School 9:00a Worship 10:00a & 5p Wed. King’s Kids 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 420 Johnson St. (Oak St.), Frederick 303-833-2826 www.tri-townbaptist.com Pastor Don Veazey Erie St. Luke Orthodox Church (Eastern Rite) 8:00 a.m. Orthros, 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy, Sun. School 11:15 a.m.

303 665-4013 (www.stlukeorthodox.org) 722 Austin Ave. Erie CO 80516 Fr. David Mustian, Pastor Life Song Church of Erie Sun. School 9:15a Service 10:15a 303-828-1040 www.lifesongchurch.org 500 Briggs St., Erie St. Scholastica Catholic Church Liturgy: Tuesday 6:00pm Saturday 3:00pm ; Sun. 9:00am 303-828-4221 or 303-833-2966 Main & Wells in Erie, CO Fr. Hernan Florez, Administrator La Iglesia Bautista Messiahville le ofrece un servicio Cristiano en Espanol todos los Lunes alas 7:00 p.m. La direccion es 4700 County Road 6 en Erie Transportacion gratis llame 303-669-5180

Impact Rock Church (303) 835-4214 www.impactrock.com 470 Briggs St Erie, CO 80516 Rejoice Lutheran Church Sun. Worship: 8:00am and 10:30am Renovations are completed & we are worshipping at 3413 Lowell Lane, Erie.

303-828-3953 www.rejoicelutheran.net Pastor Ruby Narucki Living the Truth Ministries Bible believing Church; We want to grow with you.

Sun. 10 am and 6 pm Thursday 6 pm 545 Main St., Erie, CO (720)272-2026 Pastor Carl Gerdes New Hope Fellowship/Erie Baptist Church Corner of Cheeseman & High, Erie Sun. 10:00 am & Children’s 10:30 am (303) 828-0638 Pastor Dr. Mitch Gardne Calvary Bible Church Sun. Worship 10:30 am Erie High School-3150 WCR 5-Erie Student Ministry for Middle & High School 303-442-3484 www.calvarybible.com Erie United Methodist Church 604 Holbrook St, Erie (across Town Hall) Sun. School 9:30a.m. (for all ages) Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided 303-828-3906 Pastor Jim Calhoun Mead Abundant Life Church Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 970-535-0311 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on south) revspeaks@earthlink.net Pastor Jim Coleman Guardian Angels Catholic Church 15179 WCR 7 in Mead Liturgy: Mon. 5:30 pm Sat. 5:30 pm Sun. 9:00 & 10:30 am 970-535-0721 www.garcc.org Rev. Gregory Ames, Administrator Mead United Methodist Church Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249 Pastor Mark Heiss

Platteville St. John Ev. Lutheran Church Sun. School & Bible Class - 9:00 a.m.

Sun. Worship - 10:00 a.m.

310 Byers Ave - Platteville (970)785-2021 Pastor Wm. Leerssen 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.

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307 Salisbury Ave., Platteville, CO (303)833-2870 Pastor Jose V. Saenz 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 Longmont Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Sun. Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

640 Alpine St., Longmont, CO 80504 303-776-1789 www.coslongmont.org Calvary Chapel of Longmont Sun. Service @ 09:30am Thursday Worship & Prayer @ 07:00pm 1801 Sunset Place Suite D in Longmont 303-870-1861 Pastor: Michael Patrick

Sat. 5p & 6:45p and Sun. 9a & 10:45a 303-664-5524 Jim Bergen 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 Cairn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Progressive, Open and Engaged Sunday Worship:10:00 a.m.

Education Hour: 11:30 a.m. www.cairnchristianchurch.com www.facebook.com/cairnchristian.church 1700 Stonehenge Drive Lafayette, CO 80026 303-442-1861 (p); 303-442-6413 (f) Rev. Dr. Charisa Hunter-Crump CharisaHunterCrump@ CairnChristianChurch.com Misc Areas Seventh Day Baptist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Worship 9:45 am Sabbath School 11:30 am 303-541-9097 www.sdbboulder.org 6710 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder pastorsteveo@gmail.com Pastor Steve Osborn

Ft. Lupton Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Sun. Worship 9:00 a.m.

Sun. School & Bible Study 10:30 a.m.

(303) 857-6827 www.mtcalvaryluth.org 650 S. Park Ave. Ft. Lupton Pastor Keith L. Besel

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Highland Lake Ward Sacrament Meeting 1 p.m.

1721 Red Cloud Road, Longmont Bishop Christopher LeBaron 970-535-4609 Rinn Valley Ward Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m.

9029 Grand Mesa Avenue, Frederick Bishop Paul Glover 303-702-7313 Saddleback Ward Sacrament Meeting 11 a.m.

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

Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Worship 8am Sun. 303-650-6170 204 Park Avenue Ft. Lupton Reverend Gary Sitton

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Library News

Carbon Valley Regional Library

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 1-888-861-7323.  On the Road to Reading - This event begins at 1:00 pm with a performance by Katherine Dines of Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta fame.

Music, movement & fun fill this educational and entertaining program. Following the performance, pick up a ticket and join us in the children's area for lots of fun activities based on the 5 practices of Every Child Ready to Read. After you & your child complete your ticket, the patio holds a surprise for all participants! – 1-4 pm. Saturday, September 7.

 Facebook Intermediate – Are you looking for better ways to protect your privacy on Facebook? Want to disable the tagging function or assign your Facebook friends into groups? In the Facebook Intermediate class, we will take you through some of the more advanced settings of Facebook, to help you avoid privacy pitfalls and get the most out of your social networking time. We will also touch on the Facebook App and talk about some of its features. (Participants must have a current Facebook account.) Registration required. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 10.  Pinwheels for Peace – Help us celebrate Pinwheels for Peace!

During September, stop by Carbon Valley Regional Library, our booth at Mead Commumity Days in Mead (Sept. 14) or Miner's Day in Frederick (Sept. 21) and make a pinwheel. Decorate it and write words of peace. Leave your pinwheel with staff and it will be included in the library's pinwheel peace garden. On Sunday, September 22 at 2:00 pm, help us and local Scout troops "plant" the pinwheels in front of the library. 2-3 pm. Sunday, September 22.  Business Start-up Orientation - This free comprehensive seminar is designed to be a starting place for anyone who is considering jumping into business for the first time (or the second time with a better outcome). This seminar will provide you with a Colorado Start-Up Guide, free library resources to support your business and websites, as well as a general overview of the things to consider when starting a business such as: licensing requirements, taxes, legal forms of organization, a business plan, marketing and management essentials, financial planning, and launching your business. Registration is required. This program is a community partnership with the Colorado SBDC Network for the Northeast-East Central region. Registration required. - 6:00 pm. Thursday, September 26.

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 Writerpalooza: Create a Comic Strip with Linda Please call about Davis - Students in our special grades 6-12 are invited Veteran’s to learn about all of the Burial Program ingredients that it takes to make a funny comic strip in this class! Students will get the chance to turn a favorite cartoon into the star of the comic strip. Presented by Lisa Davis. Registration required. – 12:30-1:30 pm. Saturday, September 28.  Writerpalooza: Seeking Stories with Todd Mitchell - Writers are often told to increase tension and develop internal conflict, but what does that mean? In this interactive session, "Seeking Stories: Discovering Character through Plot," award-winning author Todd Mitchell will explore the secrets of developing conflict while helping participants discover devious ways plot can be used to reveal their characters and engage their readers. This presentation is for adults and teens (grade 9 and above). Registration required. 2-3 pm. Saturday, September 28.  Writerpalooza: Dialogue & Setting with Todd Mitchell - Join young-adult author Todd Mitchell for a fun, interactive session, "Letting Your Characters Live and Speak," on common dialogue and setting problems, and how to avoid them. A tip sheet, and a few brief exercises will be given to help writers discover new ways to breathe life into their fiction by letting their characters speak and live. Registration required. – 3:30-4:30 pm. Saturday, September 28.

Erie Community Library

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.

 Local History Series: The Colorado Coal Field War - Join us for a presentation by Dean Saitta, PhD, who is the head of the Colorado Coal Field War Project at University of Denver. Dr. Saitta is also the Chair of the Anthropology Department and the Director of the DU Museum of Anthropology. He will talk about the Colorado Coal Field Strike of 1913 - 1914 which culminated in the Ludlow Massacre of 1914 between miners and the Colorado National Guard. – 7 pm; Erie Community Center, 450 Powers Street; Thursday, September 12.

By Rick Marschall Special to ASSIST News Service SWARTZ CREEK, MI (ANS) -- It is a familiar scene this time of year. Children go off to school, some walking up the steps of the yellow school bus, some into the front doors of the school where you drop them off, some into the car, off to college. Familiar scenes; also familiar feelings, at least for parents.

Separation anxiety, of sorts. Landmarks. Turning points. All very emotional. For me, as a father, these scenes were especially emotional, because my children appeared to seldom notice anything special at all about them. Tra la la, they couldn't wait to board the buses or run for the schoolyard. The most sentiment ever displayed was my son Ted's annoyance at my insistence to photograph him on the porch, each first day of school year after year (because, um, I KNEW that some day he would cherish the memories) (that day might yet arrive).

It all threatened to get really slobbery when they went off to college. At those points I was ready to grab each of my three kids around their ankles, unwilling to let them go. They reflected no such emotion. I have chalked this all up, by the way, to their active sense of curiosity and adventure, nothing to do with me being the Weirdest Dad On the Street, proven by such episodes.

OK, I exaggerate a little (I tend to exaggerate at least a million times a day). But we need to remember -- whic h means, when I write it, that I often forget -- that the "saddest" things in life really are sometimes the sweetest.

When we sign up to be parents, part of the contract is to let go some day. Actually day by day. It is not a mixed blessing, even if we get, in the immortal words of Maynard G. Krebs, misty in those moments. In a recent essay I quoted Theodore Roosevelt, when he said that both life and death are parts of the same Great Adventure. Likewise, no less, are dirty diapers, silly tantrums, going off to school, asking for help with homework, the first date, the second broken heart, going off to college or the military, and watching them get married.

"Time and Chance happeneth to all," we are reminded -- and we do need reminders -- in Ecclesiastes. If God sees sparrows falling to the ground, He also sees them when they leave the nest... and fly. If Mama Sparrow is not sad about that (which is my guess), neither should we regard our tears as anything but droplets of joy.

Our first born, Heather, I assumed to be exception al from her first breath, so when she was three months old or so, I festooned the house with large signs labeling everything, just to help her to read a day or two sooner than otherwise. My son Ted entered a more sensible world. Our youngest, Emily, we knew would be our last child. My subliminal response to this, I now realize, was to keep her a baby forever, to preserve her like amber in childhood (hers, not mine). I tried to hide from her the knowledge of things like bicycles and solid food.

I kid again, a little, but rearing children, after all, is more about your values at the time than their "molded" personalities afterward. It is unavoidable, and not to be regretted but rather celebrated. Savor it all, parents, even the separation of day care, summer camp, or college in some state you cannot locate on a map.

Part of God's sweet plan of life is that when you have children, and nurture them, and train them, and endure (and share) all the dramas of childhood, the hours drag by slowly.

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HELPING YOU CELEBRATE LIFE Since 1898 439 Coffman Street Longmont, CO 80501 Phone (303) 776-2434 Fax (303) 776-2915 www.howemortuary.com

 High Plains Garden Talks: Saving Seed – Come learn, relax, and get to know fellow gardening enthusiasts. Each month we will explore a different aspect of gardening. Join us as we learn some of the techniques for saving seeds. Janis Krief of Botanical Interests Seeds will talk about isolation, selection, harvesting, storage and more. It's a great way to retain seeds for plants you love or want to share with others. – 6:30 pm; Tuesday, September 17.  Banned Books Week – You've probably read a challenged book without realizing it! The American Library Association records hundreds of attempts to have books removed from libraries and classrooms every year. Learn more about banned and challenged books. Also discuss a top challenged book and then watch the movie version. Popcorn included! Join us for "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, (PG). – 6 pm; Wednesday, September 25.

Couples Chocolate & Comedy Date Night

•Saturday Sept 7, 2013 from 6:30 – 8:30 $25.00 per couple •Fee includes entertainment- Barnes and Miner comedy team, chocolate buffet, & childcare.

•Register online at: rmcc.org/donate/registration or contact Laurie Powell at lpowell at@rmcc.org People can see a Barnes and Miner promo clip at: http://vimeo. com/57510225 (so funny!)

... but when the kids have left home, for whatever of myriad reasons, the years then go by quickly. Remember that, while you still have the gift of remembering.

One of Emily's friends is Amy Duke Sanchez, whom we would not know except for having "let go" of Emily when she left for a faraway college right about this time of year.

Recently AmyDuke forwarded to me a very wise saying - "Don't ask God for anything until you've thanked Him for everything." That is not merely a template for constructing your prayers.

It is a reminder to stop and think about the implications of "everything." We know that all things can work for good, and we need to see that our momentary regrets, especially in this, the Season of Empty Nests, can really be puzzle-pieces in God's eternal and joyful plan.

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Easy-to-install Fire Pit Kit Includes*:

Everything except the marshmallows!

*Does not include gas components Wood & Natural Gas Kits Available

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Psalm 119:47 TLB

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