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*Sept. 11-13: Trapper Days, Ft. Lupton *Sept. 12: WALK to End Alzheimers, Ft. Morgan *Sept. 12-13: Hot Air Balloon Festival, Brush *Sept. 16-18: Fall Harvest Car Show, Ft. Morgan *Sept. 26-27: Oktoberfest, Brush

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Weld County Bright Future Program Designed to Strengthen Local Workforce

The strength and vitality of any community truly comes from its workforce, and it’s no secret a diverse, well-educated workforce leads to good-paying jobs and a stable economy. So on September 1, 2015, the Weld County Board of Commissioners proudly launched the Weld County Bright Futures Grant program – a program designed not only to strengthen the local workforce but also ensure Weld County’s economic vitality for years to come.

The program is simple. Set up as a workforce development fund, the Weld County Bright Futures Grant Program is a “first-in” educational financial assistance program for Weld County high school graduates, GED recipients and Honorably Discharged U.S. Veterans. It is funded by donations from taxpayers who receive tax incentive payments or credits for their contribution.

In order to make this happen, the Commissioners pursued a legislative change through Senate Bill 15-82 during the 2015 legislative session. That change put in place the necessary authority to allow the use of county property tax incentive payments or credits by taxpayers who wish to contribute to a county workforce development fund. While the legislative change allows all of Colorado’s counties to do this, Weld County is the first to establish and launch such a program.

The Commissioners feel so strongly about this program and the opportunities it will provide Weld County residents who want to pursue post-secondary education, that they approved the dedication of $15 million to the fund in 2016 to get the program started.

During the kick-off event held Tuesday, which officially introduced the program to the public, the Commissioners provided the first look into how the grant program is structured and announced the launch of a new web site, which will house information for both donors and applicants.

Appreciating of the importance of trade skills as well as academic skills, the Commissioners designed the program to financially assist high school graduates, GED recipients and Honorably Discharged U.S. Veterans in Weld County who pursue post-secondary education or training from an accredited higher education institution or certified training program. In short, whether a student wants to train to be a chef, a mechanic, an electrician or wants to pursue an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, they can utilize this grant program to pursue their dream.

To learn more about the program and the benefits it provides to Weld County property tax payers and Weld County residents wanting to further their education, please visit: www.weldcountybrightfutures.com.

U.S. Congressman Ken Buck, representing the 4th Congressional District, Meets with Colorado Restaurant Association and the CRA Northern Colorado Chapter Members to Discuss issues Effecting the Restaurant Industry

Ken Buck , representing the 4th Congressional District, met with Sonia Riggs, President and CEO, of the Colorado Restaurant Association and representatives of the CRA Northern Colorado Chapter, including President Tim Veldhuizen, of the Greeley Chop House, and Vice President Brian Seifried of the Wing Shack. The event was hosted by Matt Larson at Kenny’s Steak House in Greeley.

Many issues effecting the industry were discussed including the attempt to implement the “new employer standard” by the NLRA, health care, labor and wages, overtime issues, and employee scheduling. The fact that the restaurant industry represents the first job opportunity for a many young people was discussed and how raising the minimum wage could adversely impact opportunities made available.

Representative Ken Buck shared the frustrations of seeing over 150 bills put forth by the U.S. House of Representatives to the U.S. Senate only to see them stalled, not even having debate because of the 60 vote requirement. The solution to that is to increase the number of elected Republican Senators. A reminder that we do have a US Senate seat up for re-election in 2016. The meeting was productive with a lot of interaction between the Congressman and the attendees. All thanked Congressman Buck for taking the time from his busy schedule to meet with them to discuss issues facing the industry.

Ft. Lupton Mayor Tommy Holton Invites Folks to Trapper Days

Labor Day is almost here and every year the following weekend is Fort Lupton’s Trapper Days. The event kicks off with a golf tourney Sept. 5th, breakfast and parade on Sat the 6th and more events on Sunday. Come enjoy the events with us, there will be activities all weekend. There are too many activities to list here, but everyone is sure to find something to their liking. Come join us for a weekend of fun, see you there.

Do It Best Country Hardware in Wiggins to Celebrate Grand-Reopening, Sept. 16-19

by Sarah Larino In 1958 Wiggins Hardware and Implement opened its doors for the first time, and in a few weeks from now the doors of the Do It Best Country Hardware in Wiggins, Colorado will reopen once more. In October of last year, Do It Best Country Hardware began a major remodeling project. Besides one small alteration in 2000, when the Hardware became part of the Do It Best brand, the business had not changed its appearance since its beginnings in 1958. Now not only does the Hardware have a new store front, they have added 4400 square feet of store space that will give the Wiggins community additional merchandise and further brand selection. This expansion allows more room for their Rental Center, and will eventually allow Country Hardware to supply lumber. Trish Crites, one of the owners, notes that the expansion was,”—a big investment into the community and ourselves.” She says however that they would never have been able to do it alone, “The design team at Do It Best was incredibly helpful, and Keefe Construction did a great job!”

Despite the change in appearance, one thing that has not changed about Country Hardware is their family and community ties. Robert Forsha and Trish Crites are third generation owners of the Hardware store. Ms. Crites remembers growing up working in the store alongside her siblings, ”My mother had a vision—a vision to have a hardware store in Wiggins, Colorado. And she instilled that in us.” The vision that Ms. Crites’ grandparents and parents had, certainly pulled the Hardware store through.

It survived the Flood of 1973, where Trish Crites recalls the water filling the store to depths of three feet. However, in the midst of all the hardships, the Do It Best Country Hardware Store has always backed and been backed, by the community.

“The community support is the reason we’ve been so successful.” And on September 16th through the 19th the Hardware, Ms. Crites, and Mr. Forsha hope to express that gratitude with their grand reopening celebration. With four days of festivities and something for all, the owners hope that everyone will be able to attend. Not only will there be great demonstrations, deals, and giveaways all four days, there will also be food and fun. On Wednesday the 16th a Ladies Paint Night will be held, instructed by local business the Art Spot LLC, complete with wine and cheese. On Friday the 18th a free BBQ Lunch will be served by the Wiggins’ High School International Club. Tips can be given to them to help raise money for their tour of Europe and the United Kingdom. All of the days feature events for everyone, with fantastic vendors. The owners of Country Hardware hope that the grand reopening will bring the community together as they celebrate Do It Best Country Hardware’s new look and what the store means to the town.

What’s In This Issue:

Page 2: The Way of the World Page 3: Korner Kitchen Moves to New Keenesburg Location Page 5: Boys/Girls Club Organizes Pay it Forward Program Page 6: Town of Wiggins Receives USDA Grant Page 7: Abdul Ibrahim Receives ASE Technician of Future Award Page 7: New Scoreboards at Weld Central High School Page 9: Chuckwagon Rolls Out for Trapper Days Dinner Page 11: Tri-County Walk to End Alzheimers, Sept. 12 Page 12: Wiggins Teacher Participates in National History Day Training Page 12: Weld County Clerk Introduces Two New Websites Page 14: Ft. Lupton Food & Clothing Bank Celebrates 31 Years

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by Bob Grand The Republican presidential candidate contest continues. According to the latest polls Donald Trump, Dr. Ben Carson and Carly Fiorina are pulling over 40% of the voter interest. All non politicians.Trump said it this week there is something going on, and it is not just about him. The American people are just tired with politicians, either Democratic or Republican. I think you must credit Trump with focusing the light on issues. Now his immigration policy, as voiced last week, is not practical, in that you will not deport 11 million people. Not without taking 30 or 40 years to do it, spend a bunch of money and alienate a whole lot of folks. What you have to remember is that Trump has stated a position but always says you have to be flexible to make a deal happen. It is an evolving process. Still it must be frustrating to the usual politicians as Trump sucks all the oxygen out of the room when he gathers. A reminder to all, you have to be a registered Republican to vote in the Republican primary. I suggest that if you are not registered or have changed, think about getting back on the rolls. Your vote will be important. Let us send a message to our professional politicians. It is time to go!

The EPA has taken full responsibility for the release of old gold mine waste material into the Animas River. Someone suggested that any settlement payments to be made be taken from the EPA budget, not from a special appropriation. It will interesting to watch how the Navajo Nation proceeds with this. If it was a private company responsible it would probably have had to declare bankruptcy and look at having the managers facing criminal charges. This past week the EPA declared that all was well with the Animas River. They must have recently developed a very quick, exhaustive analysis process that here to for has been unknown in their organization.

Emails do not seem to be going away. And here comes Joe Biden. Poor Hillary never seems to get what she is entitled too or is she?

Gardner Welcomes Hearing on Animas River Spill

Washington, DC – Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) welcomed the announcement today that the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee will be holding a hearing, with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy as the witness, on the EPA’s spill of contaminated wastewater into the Animas River. The announcement follows a letter sent by Gardner and Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Tom Udall (D-NM), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) requesting a hearing.

“I appreciate the Environment and Public Works Committee holding this oversight hearing,” Gardner said. “The EPA caused this spill, and their completely inadequate response has left Coloradans with more questions than answers. I’m continuing to closely monitor the situation in the Animas River and surrounding communities, and I look forward to hearing answers from the EPA.” mittee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy.

Gardner Applauds Decision Blocking Federal Water Rule

Washington, DC – Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) applauded the decision today by Federal Judge Ralph Erickson halting the implementation of the Obama Administration’s controversial “Waters of the United States” rule. The rule would drastically expand the federal government’s authority in regulating waterways and poses a significant threat to Colorado’s economy and Coloradans’ water rights.

“This water rule, if implemented, would absolutely drown Colorado communities in federal red tape,” Gardner said. “I am grateful for Judge Erickson’s decision, and agree wholeheartedly with his conclusion that this rule risks irreparable harm to the states it affects. The federal government should not be in the business of regulating tiny ponds, ditches, and intermittent streams when states and localities are in a better position to do so.

“This ruling is not the end of the fight against a federal takeover of America’s waterways. I will continue to support efforts to block this rule and its disastrous consequences for Colorado’s economy.”

Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy.

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Publisher’s Comments on Term Limits

Election time is coming, seems like it never ends. At the Federal we have many candidates that the folks can choose from for President in 2016, upwards of 20 candidates.

Most of the elections at the State and Federal level are usually filled with seeming qualified candidates. At these levels of government term limits are a good thing to keep new blood in the system. When it comes to local government term limits are often ineffective.

In many of the smaller Counties and Municipalities it is difficult to find folks that are willing to serve and take on the responsibility of governance for their communities.

Term limits at this level of government are problematic to the consistent operation of local government. Decisions made at the local government take effect quickly whereas the higher levels of government take longer to take effect, the beast gets bigger once you move past the County level and local officials have a great responsibility to keep up and react. When you have someone that is doing a good job at Council, Trustee, or Mayor, why should their commitment and contributions to the community be cut short by term limits? There needs to be a mindset change by the community folks in those attitudes towards government at the Federal and State level, local levels should be completely separate as they are not even close to the way that local government is operated. Local officials have skin in the game; they are the ones that you see at the restaurant, live next door, you go to church with and your kids play with their kids in the little league teams. Term limits are in many cases, are putting dedicated and qualified officials on the sidelines.

If you have a local elected official that is doing a good job, the community should be able to keep that official in office by electing him or her again. If an elected official is not doing a good job, then someone else can throw their hat in the arena and run against them. Just because term limits are removed does not mean that an official does not have to run for office again. Every elected official currently in office still has to run for office every two to four years and can be challenged for the position. In many of the smaller communities it is hard to find folks that want to take that challenge and many times seats are unfilled until someone in the community can be talked into running for office, not exactly a good recipe for getting a good and dedicated candidate to run.

Therefore, I am in favor of having term limits at the State and Federal levels of government. I am for removing term limits at the local level of government where they are ineffective and limit the talent pool of applicants willing to serve. It’s all about choices and I think that local community folks need as many candidates as they can get from which to choose who is going to govern in their communities.

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Ft. Lupton Mayor Tommy Holton Explains City Project Updates

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Well the City is grinding ahead towards the exciting time of the year. Fall days, Trappers Days, Farm harvests and completed City projects are coming in the upcoming month.

The augmentation station project is 95% complete. This badly needed project supplies augmentation water back to the river so that the State will allow us to pump our wells which water our parks, school grounds, golf course and supplies TriState Generation water to generate electrical power to the grid. The project was completed by a public-private partnership and was funded by the private side.

The water and sewer projects in the northwest quadrant of the City are nearing completion and the streets temporarily repaired until we can get them on the schedule for complete paving in 2016 and 2017 as funding is obtained. 9th Street paving is complete and open for business. The City is about one last project for the year and that is making infrastructure upgrades to 14th Street and be finished with a new concrete road from Denver avenue to Hwy 85. This construction on 14th will be inconvenient, but when finished will be a major upgrade in this area. The City is currently working with the State, County, developers, oil & gas industry and our Street Sales Tax fund to get many more road projects done in the future. The other project that the City is involved with is the Park-N-Ride located by Pearson Park.

This is a CDOT project that is getting close to being paved and the City is working along with CDOT to pave the parking lot at Pearson at the same time. The City has also obtained grants that will help us construct some trails on that area and on the east side of the river to form a loop system for the community to enjoy walking and riding on. None of the current projects or future ones can be done quick enough for me!

One more project that nearing completion is the installation of bathrooms at Koshio Park and the golf course. That’s right, real live bathrooms with running water to replace the porta-potties currently in use. Major upgrade, yeehaaa!

As everyone has probably heard by now, oil and gas operations are about to begin this fall. This is nothing that would surprise most residents as we have lived and worked in one of the most prolific oil fields in the world. City staff is working very hard with the operators to minimize the impacts to our community as much as possible. There has been a little bit of a learning curve on both sides, but we are getting there.

I would also like to send out a big THANK YOU to my staff from top to bottom. It has been some years for a hard working Council to put together the awesome staff that makes this City thrive. We can’t solve all the issues that impact the community, but we are moving everyday towards that direction. If you get a chance to interact with city employees, tell them thanks. The City can operate without a Council or a Mayor, but it can not operate without outstanding and dedicated staff!

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United Way of Weld County’s Promises for Children Awarded $200,000 in Grants to Benefit Licensed Childcare Providers

United Way’s Promises for Children was awarded $200,000 in state and federal grants to support licensed child care providers in Weld County and increase their level of quality to the children and families they service.

Promises for Children serves as the early childhood council for Weld County and runs a variety of programs through the offices of United Way of Weld County that support the critical growth and brain development of children prenatal to 8 to promote school readiness and lifelong success.

The funds from the grants will be used for coaching hours of licensed child care providers, professional development opportunities, quality improvement materials and a staff position to manage and oversee the grants that provide outreach to child care providers centered around Colorado Shines, the new state Quality Rating and Improvement System. Colorado Shines assigns a quality rating to licensed early care and education programs, similar to rating systems for other service-related industries like restaurants and hotels. Licensed child care programs serving children prior to their entry into kindergarten will be required to participate in the Colorado Shines system.

I think this is a great opportunity for licensed childcare providers,” said Sheri HannahRuh, director of United Way of Weld County’s Promises for Children. “This opportunity isn’t going to be around forever, so we need to capitalize on the time we have it to support them and tailor to their specific needs.”

Hannah-Ruh said that in order for child care providers to access the grant funds, they must go on the Colorado Shines website at www.coloradoshines.com and complete an application that will show what funding they’re eligible for based on certain criteria.

Hannah-Ruh said there are about 300 licensed child care providers in Weld County, and more than 19,000 children under the age of 5 according to the 2015 Kids Count in Colorado.

For more information, contact Hannah-Ruh at (970) 304-6173 or sheri@unitedwayweld.org.

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Korner Kitchen Café Moves to new Location in Keenesburg off I-76 Inter Change # 39

Chef Jose now operating out of the old “Charlie D’s“ and “Dos Hijo’s” facility in Keenesburg.

Hours are currently Monday to Saturday 6:00 am to 3:00 pm and 7:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday.

Bring your appetite as the food is great and plentiful.

SE Weld Fire District Seeks Mill Levy Increase

Throughout the past years the District has seen tremendous growth in calls for service and this is due naturally to the growth of the area. The concern, however, is the revenue that we currently receive is from a Mill Levy that was approved 13 years ago in 2002. In order to continue to maintain the level of service for the growing demands of the District, the Board of Directors have decided to place a Mill Levy increase and a Term limit Question on the November ballot.

The District’s calls for service the last 10 years: 2006--273 2007--313 2008--353 2009--366 2010--362 2011--421 2012--508 2013--610 2014--883 2015—To date, we are over 600 calls and expect to reach 1000 this year.

The District not only responds to 911 calls, but the staff is on location at many sporting events for the school district year round. In addition, the District maintains a strong and active role in the community.

The District became an ALS Ambulance service to provide advanced life care and transport patients effectively and efficiently. We now base a paramedic out of Station 1 in Keenesburg. This has tremendously shortened the response times for a paramedic to arrive on scene. Prior to the ALS Ambulance service, an ambulance would respond from Fort Lupton or Gilcrest.

The District is seeking to increase the Mill Levy to sustain the response times and maintain the level of service we currently offer.

The 2 Mill Levy increase will allow the District to begin to fund selected long-term capital needs, establish resiliency for long-term future economic change, increase safety, ensure staffing of firefighters and shorten emergency response times.

Our current Mill Levy is 5.764 and the proposed 2 Mill Levy increase, equates to $15.92 a year per $100,000 assessed value of property.

Trespassing Case Near Granby Prompts Warning from CPW to Respect Private Land

Colorado Parks and Wildlife cautions hunters to respect private land and avoid trespassing after a Grand County judge ordered Robert Johnson, 55, of Granby, to pay $11,653.50 in fines and court costs and perform 50 hours of community service in a sentencing hearing last Monday. Johnson, his wife and three accomplices trespassed onto the Devil’s Thumb Ranch and an adjacent property in Sept. 2014, killing a high-quality bull elk on Devil’s Thumb Ranch property during the illegal hunt Following a three-day trial earlier this month, Johnson was found guilty of one count of hunting without permission, one count of third degree criminal trespass and one count of illegal possession of wildlife with an additional penalty for the killing of the elk.

In Colorado, illegally killing or possessing a bull elk with six or more points on one antler beam can add $10,000 dollars in penalties to standard fines. Generally known as the ‘Samson law,’ it is named after a large bull elk killed by a poacher in Estes Park in 1995.

“As we gear up for the hunting seasons, this case should serve as a strong warning to hunters that trespassing is not tolerated by landowners,” said District Wildlife Manager Jeromy Huntington, who led the investigation. “Respecting private land is one of the most critical aspects of hunting and it’s up to the hunter to know where they are at all times.”

Johnson’s wife, Melissa Johnson, 42, of Granby, Boden Jump, 49, of Kremmling and the Johnson’s two guests, Rylan Everett, 26 and Abe Pierson, 36, both of Kansas, all received fines for their involvement in trespassing onto private property, leading to the illegal killing of the high-quality bull elk.

With the guidance of Robert Johnson and the others in the group, Everett, on his first Colorado elk hunt, fired the shot that killed the bull. The Kansas hunter pleaded guilty without deferment to hunting without permission, received a two-year deferred sentence on the charges of killing a high-quality bull elk, must perform 100 hours of community service, pay a fine of $377.50 and contribute $500 to Operation Game Thief - Colorado’s wildlife violation tip line.

According to investigators, Robert Johnson instructed Everett and the others to avoid detection by removing their legally required daylight fluorescent orange vests, pointing flashlights toward the ground and posting lookouts when removing the head and cape of the bull elk that evening. The group returned the following morning to recover the meat.

Melissa Johnson paid $258.50 in fines and court costs. Jump paid $199.50 in fines and court costs. In an agreement with the district attorney’s office, Pierson pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of hunting out of season and must pay $500 to OGT, perform 50 hours of community service and pay a fine of $229.50. As part of their plea agreements with the district attorney’s office, Everett, Pierson and Jump also agreed to testify truthfully during Johnson’s trial.

In addition to fines and court costs, the Johnsons and Jump each face the loss of their hunting and fishing privileges in Colorado and 43 additional Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact States, pending a review by a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Hearing Officer. users can call #OGT.

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Southeast Weld County Fair, 2015

Watch for more Southeast Weld County Fair pictures and results in the Sept. 16 edition of The Lost Creek Guide. Photos Courtesy of A Witness to Life.

Aging with Respect and Dignity “The right to be a squeaky wheel”

My roommate, Martha, never complains. I feel bad because I receive better care at Sunny Acres nursing home than she does. I’m not exaggerating! She is the last person in line for everything.

Her hearing aids haven’t worked for months. Martha doesn’t complain. She says, “That’s ok. I know the hearing aid place is busy.” Martha is becoming isolated because she can’t hear.

It makes me sad. I listen while she tries to talk to family on the phone. They are calling less because it is useless to speak to someone who can’t hear you.

The beautiful blouse she got for her birthday has gone missing. Staff says the laundry is looking for it. They question her about whether her name was on it. Isn’t it the nursing home’s responsibility to be sure her clothing is labeled? I think they should replace her missing blouse. Doesn’t matter I guess because Martha will never ask. Even if she did ask, how do you replace a gift from a loved one?

I want to speak up for her, but she tells me not to.

Even though Martha and her roommate are make-believe, as an Ombudsman, I often hear stories like these from residents. I get calls from concerned family members asking for help with small things that eat away at their loved one’s quality of life. Ombudsman work to empower residents and their loved ones to act on their own behalf through education, but nursing homes are complicated places that we learn about when we are in crisis mode. It’s hard.

Please always ask us for help if you need it.

Start your education by getting a copy of “20 Common Nursing Home Problems and How to Resolve Them”, at www.justiceinaging.org or contact your Ombudsman for a copy. The number one recommendation for every problem is to be a “squeaky wheel”. The pamphlet is a great resource. Best of all, it uses the Nursing Home Reform Law as its basis for the problem resolution suggestions.

Next, learn the ins and outs of how the long-term care facility works. Residents, friends and family members may attend family and resident council meetings. The resident council meeting is run by the residents and is their forum to shape the culture of the nursing home to better meet their needs. Residents vote on activities and menus, bring up wishes, voice concerns, and learn about their rights. There is power in numbers. Present your concerns big and small at the council meeting. Feeling shy? Ask the Resident Council President or the Ombudsman to bring up your concern for you. Be a squeaky wheel.

Council meetings are serious business. Council minutes are reviewed by auditors during the nursing home’s annual survey conducted by the Department of Health to confirm compliance with nursing home regulations. The Ombudsman also reports concerns to the auditors during the survey process.

If you need inspiration to be a squeaky wheel or to get involved as a volunteer, watch a documentary called “Alive Inside” available through on-demand movie providers. Through music, you’ll witness residents come alive in this remarkable movie. When you see what a small thing like music can do to improve the quality of life of an elder in a long-term care facility, you’ll believe that the other small things make a big difference and are worth squeaking about.

Marlene Miller, Lead Ombudsman, serving Morgan, Yuma and Washington 970-8482277;Erin LeBlanc serving Logan, Phillips and Sedgwick 970-854-2949; Jonelle Roberts serving Northeast Colorado ombudsnecolo@gmail.com

A Good Behavior

Good Behavior #1: Loving God and Loving One Another “In this time of desperation, when all we know is doubt and fear” the Newsboys sing in their new song “We Believe.” And pretty much, they have it right on. Everything around us, from politics in Washington to politics in our own communities, to maybe even politics within our own families....from social media to television media to print media....is there every any really good news? Or is it out there and it’s just that no one reports on it!

No matter how bad it gets, no matter how much you think you and your thoughts don’t matter, there is a much better way to deal with everything...and I do mean everything. It is to turn your hear, your soul, your mind and your strength toward Him first, and the to one another.

If we really would give God what He is do for everything He does for us, from sunrises to rain to fields to people around us.....and then take care of those people around us....just think of what a better place the world be...or our communities....or our homes....or the person in the mirror!

Just for one day, I would ask this: Stop making it about you and make it about Him and someone you know. It’s a challenge I know, but hey, it’s Friday. Should be no big deal...but I bet for some of you, it will be the hardest thing you’ve ever done.

And if you need help, or feel like you just don’t know how, call me, email me, i/m me...and I will help you along. Or come to church....where everyone around you will help you along in that too...or maybe you could help them once you get there too!

Now that is a Good Behavior! Be Well, Do Good Work, and.. Be Blessed Like Crazy Pastor Perry, Destination Ministries www.DestinationOnline.org

September 2, 2015

Free Sales Tax Class for Businesses Offered

Course covers wealth of useful information from state Department of Revenue The Colorado Department of Revenue will offer a free “Sales Tax Law Fundamentals” workshop in Fort Morgan on Thursday, Sept. 24.

The course is for all Colorado businesses as well as tax preparers who consult with sales tax clients. It is designed to help businesses categorize their tax compliance responsibilities into six main areas and establish excellent “tax habits.”

The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Fort Morgan Police Department building, 901 E. Beaver Ave. The presentation is free and open to the public but registration is required to assure seating and materials for all participants.

To register, visit dortaxtraining.com to click on “Register for a Free Tax Class” and follow the registration prompts.

The workshop is fast-paced and interactive with learning activities and guidance for using state taxation resources. The class enhances retention of sales tax information because participants apply the information and leave with a business tax kit to use after the class.

“Sales Tax Law Fundamentals” is instructed by Department of Revenue Tax Education Analyst Ruth Allender.

Essential instruction is provided on Colorado’s multiple jurisdictions, hands-on tax rate verification, important state resources and Revenue Online services, Colorado Sales Tax License compliance and other specific taxation factors and responsibilities. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are available

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*3 ac, NEW High-end Construction, 3 bed/3bath, 24x23 garage, 8’ door+tandem work area, 30’ covered patio. CR 57/22 $434K *5 ac, NEW Home, 1800+ sf ranch w/bsmt. Open plan, hardwood, a/c.VIEWS! Huge 3-car grg.. 2415 CR 63 $394K *5 ac, 3 bed 2 ba NEW RANCH w/granite, hardwood. Full bsmt. Ready in Sept. 2606 CR 63 $385K *5 ac, HUGE Ranch on finished bsmt*6bed+office/3 bath*BIG 2-car garage*Shop building*RV’s*NO HOA’s*Paved P&Hwy52. Wiggins $300K *7 ac, NEW High-end Construction, 4 bed/3bath, 23x26 garage, 8’ door+tandem work area, 72’ covered patio. CR 57/22 $449.9K *7 fenced ac, 4 bed/2bath ranch, BIG Country Kitchen, all appliances, No HOA’s Paved Lanewood & Bromley. $280K *12.79 ac w/water. 4 bed, 3 ba ranch. New kitchen w/granite, maple, tile. 1200 sf outbldg, barn/lean-to. 5879 CR 61 $379.9K *15 ac, 4 bed, 3 ba. Huge kitchen, open flr plan. 36X72 outbldg w.shop, parking, stalls. Ready for animals. Sits 400’ from rd. 9405 CR 49 499K *29 ac, that can be split. 3 wells. Farmers water shares available for lease or purchase. 2 bed farm home. Outbldg. 20573 I-76 Frontage $425K *120 ac Executive Rustic Contemporary, spectacular mountain views, gourmet kitchen, 40x50 shop w/ concrete, land can be split. CR 30&47 $750K

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*Duplex - 3 bed, 1.5 bath units with attached garage, backyard. 80/90 Nelson. $265K *Total Charmer 3 bed, 2 bath, office, rec room, detached grg. 190 N. Cedar, $179.9K SOLD *3 bed, 1 bath, New Carpet & Water Heater, Huge lot w/strg sheds. 215 Cedar St. $152.9K UNDER CONTRACT *Character abounds, 3 bed/2bath ranch, decks front/back, 12,000 sf corner lot, RV’s, 3-car gar. 195 Trader, Keene. $235K UNDER *Immaculate, open&bright 3 bed/2bath ranch,CONTRACT incredible landscaping w/water features, trees, picket fences. 269 Jewel, Brighton $250K UNDER CONTRACT *Paradise in Keenesburg*6 bed/3 bath Ranch*HUGE lot w/lots trees, perennials & RV parking*No HOA’s*215 Trader. $245K

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**(3) 1 ac. Jackson Lake lots. Fabulous views 2+ shared acres w/lake access to boat, swim, picnic, play! $49-65K *5 ac, nearUNDER CR 63/8CONTRACT $50K *5 ac, paved CR 65, south of Hwy. 52. $62.5K **(1) 5 ac,views,power.CR 18/65. $55K ea *5 ac, fenced, views, CR75.5/18 $55K *7.77 ac, views. CR 18/61 $80K

*8 ac, views, paved rd, electric, Hwy 52/CR 91 $58K *10 ac,power. Paved R 77/Hwy.52.$79Kea. *10+ ac, lake-mtn views, Estates at Bromley $126K *10+ ac, CR 8/63 $75K *20 ac, level site, CR22/CR59. $124K *20 ac, VIEWS! No covenants/HOA. Paved CR 49 $150K *20 ac, secluded, CR 22 off paved CR 59. $135K

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* 2 AC Highly Visible Commercial Ground. Next to Colo East Bank on Woodward, Keenesburg. $180K * 10 ac annexed into Keenesburg, Great residential PUD. I-76 & Pippin Lane. $350K * 6 ac, Approved for 6 lotsSOLD with horses allowed.

Great Investment. Hwy. 52, Hudson, $159K * 7 commercial ac w/great I-76 visibility, Roggen $95K *9375 Sq. ft. vacant, treed lot zoned commercial highway and annexed in Town of Hudson, utilities nearby. Beech/Hwy 52. 69K *DUPLEX in Keenesburg, 3 bed, 1.5 bath units, attached 1-car garage, all appliances, 100% occupancy. 80/90 Nelson$265K

* 9 acres Northwest Corner of I-76 & Keenesburg Interchange. Annexed into Keenesburg. Zoned Commercial Highway. New Dollar Store just went in on Southeast corner.

Great buy at $549,000 *12,720 sq. ft. lot with building (not habitable), water tap & septic system in place. Market & Frontage Rd., Keenesburg. $89K *Pastimes Building, 3189 sq. ft. of great potential. Zoned Light Industrial.

Coffee.Sandwich shop tenant, so take over a thriving business. One level, (2) 1/2 baths, Many possibilities. 208 Woodward Ave, Keenesburg. $175K *Over 1/2 ac, zoned multi-family. Johnson St., Wiggins, $29K *8 acres next to commercial property. 3 Homes, Outbuildings. Net rental income $3100/month. 410, 430 & 450 Woodward. $625K

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U.S. Senator Cory Gardner’s Represenative Maria Secrest hosts Mobile Office Meeting in Keenesburg Town Hall

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Maria Secrest, U.S. Senator Cory Gardner’s representative held a mobile office meetingat the Keenesburg town hall. Maria is responsible for veteran’s case management for the entire state of Colorado using resources and federal agencies to reconcile inquiries and provide veterans their benefits and services. Keenesburg residents Wilbur and Mary Wafel stopped by to visit and chat. Maria will be in Hudson at the new library facility in September 18, 10-12.

Boys & Girls Club of Weld County, Ft. Lupton Organizes Pay it Forward Program

Welcome Back! The school year has officially started and the Youth of Fort Lupton once again have the hope & opportunity provided to them by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County.

The Fort Lupton Clubhouse is open on school days at Twombly Elementary from 3:30-6:30pm.

Registration can be done at Twombly Elementary. Those students needing transportation form Butler please contact Clubhouse Director, Elaina Nygaard enygaard@bgcweld.org for more information. The Clubs will be closed the following upcoming days: September 4, 7 and 21.

The Fort Lupton Clubhouse is creating a culture within their Club to always Pay it Forward.

Each month, members will participate in various activities to go along with a Pay it Forward Theme for that month. For example, the month of October will be Animal Appreciation month, and during free time each day, members will have the opportunity to make cat and dog toys to be given to the local animal shelter. The theme changes each month so as to keep the culture of paying it forward fresh and exciting.

A special thanks to Santiago’s for their generous donation of over $56,000 for our Clubhouse!

Keep an eye out for our future leaders as they are marching in the Trapper Days parade and will be handing out a few goodies along the way!

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers for a short discussion on the health status and concerns of Weld County residents.

For more information about the survey, go to www.weldhealth.org

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Colorado Corn Growers Association Urges Implementation Delay, Withdrawal of Controversial WOTUS Rule

As the Aug. 28 implementation date approaches for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule, the Colorado Corn Growers Association and many others across the nation are demanding that the EPA postpones implementing its controversial rule.

In addition to delayed implementation, the Colorado Corn Growers Association is strongly supporting congressional efforts to withdraw the rule once the Senate returns from its recess. In May, the House passed a bill that would force the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw the poorly conceived WOTUS rule. However, the Senate still needs to move forward on its bill, S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. The need for such actions became all the more clear with the recent release of highly critical internal memos from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, regarding the EPA’s WOTUS rule. The memos show that the Corps of Engineers, which is a co-regulator of the Clean Water Act, has attempted to distance itself from the EPA on the WOTUS rule. The documents include statements about the WOTUS rule’s inconsistencies with recent Supreme Court decisions, and note that key definitions in the rule are both illegal and not science-based.

EPA officials say they initiated WOTUS-rulemaking efforts in recent years to provide more clarity in defining “Waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act, due to confusion surrounding the rule. However, the EPA’s revised definition of “Waters of the U.S.,” if implemented, would result in a significant expansion of federal control of land and water resources across the country, resulting in substantial additional permitting and regulatory requirements for landowners – especially farmers and ranchers – and many others.

It’s not only agricultural organizations across the U.S. that are troubled by the WOTUS rule. Municipalities, state officials, various water providers, organizations representing a myriad of industries and others have expressed concerns.

Attorneys General from 28 states, including Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, have requested a delay in implementation of the controversial rule.

All of this comes in addition to the concerns of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

“You are seeing leaders and experts from all areas and from all sides stressing that the WOTUS rule is deeply flawed,” said Colorado Corn Executive Director Mark Sponsler.

“With so many concerns, delaying its implementation and eventually withdrawing the WOTUS rule seem like very reasonable requests.”

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Town of Wiggins Receives USDA Grant for Study on Water and Wastewater Facilities

by Sarah Larino On Wednesday the 26th of August the Wiggins Town Board of Trustees unanimously approved to utilize new grant funds received the week prior, on the 19th of August. The Town of Wiggins was awarded two search grants from the United States Department of Agriculture. Each of the grants was for $30,000, making the total grant award $60,000.

The purpose of these grants is focused on the town’s wastewater and water systems. These grant monies will fund a preliminary engineering report and environmental assessment of both the wastewater and augmented water facilities. As Town Administrator Paul Larino stated, “These grants will help the town with strategic short term and long term planning for the water and wastewater facilities.” The reports and assessments are the initial step in identifying the strengths and weaknesses in the Wiggins’ water systems. The Town hopes these reports will start them on the path to creating a more efficient, reliable, costeffective water and wastewater systems. However, without the help of the USDA the Town of Wiggins would have had great difficulty funding these essential studies. Mr. Larino expressed his gratitude, “I’m very appreciative of all the assistance and cooperation that our local USDA office has given to the Town. The USDA has been a great partner, not only to our own area, but to many rural communities, meeting the needs of citizens all across the Eastern Colorado Plains.” The board of trustees and administration are excited to see what these new grant funds can reveal about the Wiggins’ water systems. They hope it leads to future improvements that benefit the citizens of the Town.

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The new Fort Lupton clinic will be located on the corner of Denver Avenue and 1st Street, in the building previously occupied by First National Bank. The clinic will provide urgent care to area residents, and occupational medicine services to local businesses.

“Many of our business customers have facilities in Fort Lupton. A local clinic will provide them with a more convenient place to send their employees for occupational medicine services and work-related injuries,” said Jaimyn Taylor, Business Development Manager for Advanced Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine.

Taylor continued, “We also saw a need to provide urgent care for the residents of Fort Lupton and the surrounding areas. Our clinic provides care for acute, non-life threatening illnesses and injuries, and will be open seven days a week until 10 p.m. We also perform digital on-site x-rays, offer walk-in sports physicals, and provide immunizations and vaccinations for a number of diseases.”

A Ribbon Cutting and Open House event will be held on Thursday, September 10th, in the parking lot of their new building. Refreshments, give-aways and tours of the new facility will be provided to all attendees.

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New Scoreboards at Weld Central High School

Weld Central High School is excited to announce the installation of our brand new scoreboards in the main gymnasium! We were experiencing several problems with the old scoreboards including frequency problems when both of our gyms were in simultaneous operation. By the generosity of several sponsors, these scoreboards were bought and installed at absolutely no cost to the school district.

Through the efforts of our partner company Side Effects, the following sponsors donated their money to help us improve the facility:

Platte Valley Medical Center, The Wild Animal Sanctuary, United Power, Roggen Telephone, Premier AG Services, Marc Arnusch Farms, Agfinity, Inc., Colorado East Bank & Trust One of the things that we are most proud of is all of the sponsors are local businesses and have stepped up to help us and support their local school district. If you happen to call one of them or stop in at their business, please make sure to thank them for their generosity and their dedication to the RE-3j community and school district. Without supporters like these, many of the things we want to provide our students would not be possible. Be sure to swing by the high school and check out the new atmosphere! Thank you for all of your support as we look forward to the 2015-16 school year and GO REBELS!

Fitness and Health Tips Finding Your “Flow”

By CVPRD Fitness and Wellness Coordinator David Peters Going with the flow isn’t just a cliché way of saying relax, chill, or better yet let it go (insert chorus of little girls singing the rest of the lines from Frozen). Going with the flow has scientific and empirical data that is easily transferable to the fitness world; as well as our everyday lives.

Finding flow is a psychological term developed and studied

by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (try saying that 10 times fast). In his studies, Mihaly discovered that being in a state of flow undoubtedly helps humans stay productive, reach our goals, and ultimately lead happier lives. Mihaly might compare being in a state of flow to “being in the zone” or “being in a groove”.

The million dollar question then becomes “how do I find my flow”? More importantly, “how do I find my flow in relaDavid Peters tion to exercise/active living?”

Finding exercises, workouts, or daily activities that you enjoy is one of the first steps to “finding your flow”. As soon as you discover what activities you find most pleasing, incorporating them into your life as much as possible is the next step. Being intrinsically motivated with these tasks also helps produce experiences where flow is present.

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Abdul Ibrahim, Wiggins, ASE Technician of the Future Award

Fort Morgan, CO. 08/26/15. Morgan Community College (MCC) congratulates 2015 graduate Abdul Ibrahim for being selected as the Mitchell 1/ASE Technician of the Future based on his outstanding performance on the ASE tests that he recently took.

“Abdul did a great job,” exclaimed MCC Automotive Service Technician instructor Brad Parker. “He had the highest national score of anyone taking the tests last summer.”

Mitchell will recognize Ibrahim at an awards banquet to be held at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, AZ, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) hosts these annual awards, held in Abdul Ibrahim, representing MCC, placed first at the conjunction with the ASE Board district level in March and third in the state SkillsUSA competition in the Post-Secondary division for Automotive of Governors meeting.

Service Technology in April.

“An estimated 47 other technicians from all over the country receiving awards from different sponsor companies will be attending the awards dinner and ceremony, along with their guests, ASE Board of Governors, corporate award sponsors, industry guests and ASE staff,” says Sally Owen, Meeting & Event Planning Director, ASE. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is the certification board for technicians, as well as oversees the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) that certifies automotive teaching programs around the county. For more information about the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, visit their website atwww.ase.com.

Morgan Community College offers over 50 programs of study, including Automotive Service Technology and Automotive Collision Repair. To learn more about MCC or programs offered, go to www.MorganCC.edu.

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Upcoming Events in the Lost Creek Guide & Carbon Valley Independent Areas September

D-J Basin Golf Tournament (Fort Morgan) 2: Chainsaws and Chuckwagons (Frederick) 2: Multi-Chamber Business After Hours (Fort Lupton) 3: Family Movie Night at the Library (Firestone) 5-6: Rocky Mountain STEAM Fest (Longmont) 6: Evans Fest (Evans) 10: Frederick Market (Frederick) 10: Open House and Ribbon Cutting of Fort Lupton Clinic (Fort Lupton) 11: Freedom Walk and Dinner at the American Legion (Keenesburg) 11-13: Trapper Days (Fort Lupton) 12: Mead Community Day (Mead) 12: Eagle View Adult Center Car Show (Brighton) 12: Alzheimer’s Memory Walk (Fort Morgan) 12-13: Hot Air Balloon Festival- VFW and Memo rial Park Areas (Brush) 13: One Year Flood Anniversary (Evans) 16-18: Fall Harvest Car Show (Fort Morgan) -Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast at the Fall Harvest Car Show 17: Frederick Market (Frederick) 19: Hudson Family Fall Festival (Hudson) 19: Chemical Round Up, EcoFair/ Good Clean Fun, Electric Recycling and Trash Bash (Brighton) 19: 13th Annual Miners Day Celebration (Freder ick) 19: Keene Clinic Fundraiser (Keenesburg) 19: Harvest Day (Longmont)

19: Concert Under the Stars (Longmont) 24: Frederick Market (Frederick) 26: Mead Sugar Beet Festival (Mead) 26: Dacono Doggie Dash 5K Race (Dacono) 26-27: Oktoberfest/Car Show (Brush) October Rotary Club Duck Drop Event (Fort Morgan) 1: Family Movie Night at the Library (Firestone) 3: Clean Up Days (Frederick) 9: Jr. Auxillary Dinner at the American Legion (Keenesburg) 10: Fall Windows to Wellness (Longmont) 10: Art and Music Show Reception (Firestone) 10-11: Pumpkin Pie Days Antique and Collectibles Show (Longmont) 17: Cemetery Walk (Brighton) 27: Full Moon Bike Ride (Brighton) 30: Halloween Safe Night (Firestone)

Please go to the following websites for more information about the events listed above.

Brighton: http://www.brightonco.gov/131/Events Brush: http://www.brushcolo.com/Pages/aboutPages/calendar.html Dacono: http://www.ci.dacono.co.us/1012/Events Evans: http://www.evanscolorado.gov/recreation Firestone: http://www.ci.firestone.co.us/calendar.aspx Fort Lupton: http://www.fortlupton.org/332/Community-Events Fort Morgan: http://www.cityoffortmorgan.com/index.aspx?nid=69 Frederick: http://www.frederickco.gov/Calendar. aspx?NID=1&FID=243 Gilcrest: http://townofgilcrest.org/movies-in-the-park/ Grover: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grover-Colorado/224388364296373 Hudson: http://hudsoncolorado.org/ Keenesburg: http://www.townofkeenesburg.com/ Kersey:http://www.townofkersey.com/index.asp?Type=B_ BASIC&SEC={1A4DADB5-2B8E-4D1D- ABD6- 2647D8B596EC} LaSalle: http://lasallecommunitychurch.com/events-calendar/ Longmont: http://longmontcolorado.gov/online-services/calendar Mead: http://www.townofmead.org/calendar.aspx?CID=14,32, Nunn: http://www.nunncolorado.com/ Platteville: http://www.plattevillegov.org/index.php/events-jobs/event

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The Chuck Wagon Rolls Out for Trapper Days Dinner

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Last year Trapper Days parade spectators were treated to the sight of a restored old chuck wagon rolling down Denver Avenue. This year, the wagon will be parked in the courtyard of Lancaster’s Fort at the South Platte Valley Historical Society, serving a limited number of “messes” for diners who want to experience a taste of old west cowboy cuisine on September 12. Dinner starts at 5:30 and “Rattlesnake Kate” will pop in about 7 p.m. to regale with her tales of fighting rattlesnakes on the prairie. See www.flmlc.org./ chuckwagon for the opportunity to participate.

The Chuck Wagon Dinner is the newest of the “back to the past” Trapper Days events for the South Platte Valley Historical Society during the long weekend of September 10-13.

The oldest, and best known of the SPVHS ‘feeds’ is the Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station #1 at 11th Street and Denver Avenue, from 7-10 a.m. on Saturday. The tradition of all you can eat for $5 adults, $3 children continues, thanks to support from the Branding Iron Restaurant.

On the SPVHS grounds, Tallow River Trappers- mountain men and women who hearken back to the 1830’s in dress and demeanor- will begin pitching their canvas tents earlier in the week, readying for visits from local elementary students who arrive by the busload on Friday morning. The children tour the Rendezvous area, where they visit with re-enactors dressed in 1830’s clothing, learn how to ‘throw a hawk” and peek into the tents where furs are the main furnishings, just like they were nearly two centuries ago.Families and “pilgrims” are welcome to get a feel for the historic rendezvous encampments of the mountain men, before heading over Arnie’s Crossing bridge to visit the park’s other 1800’s era structures-the Donelson House, Independence School, a real trapper’s cabin from the 1850’s and Lancaster’s Fort. A food station inside the fort walls offers the opportunity to sample the main meat of the 1800’s West—buffalo burgers.

The rendezvous camp, the fort, and the historic park are all open daily during Trapper Days. A parking charge of $5 per vehicle will allow the entire family to visit all of the attractions. Learn more at www.spvhs.org or take a trip to the past by heading to WCR 14 ½ and Highway 85, turning west and following the signs that lead back in time.

Morgan County Republican Central Committee Prepares for Meet the Candidate Night

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Reports were received on the success of the summer activities. The annual participate in the 4th of July parade was well represented with Republicans of all ages. Thanks were extended to both Bob and Robert Pennington for the use vehicle and building to construction the float.

On September 28 the traditional “Meet the Prospective Candidate” night will be held in the 4-H Building at the Morgan County Fair Grounds. Both announced candidates and those testing the waters to run for local, area, state and national offices for the 2016 will be invited to meet Morgan County citizens. The event will be a carry-in dinner and all welcome to attend Secretary Nick Erker reported plans are in the making for the biennial fund raiser the “GOP Gala”. The event will take place the first part of November. Funds raised are used to support the election of Republicans for the 2016 election.

During the meeting reports were received from Commissioner Jim Zwetzig, Clerk and Recoredr Susan Bailey, Assessor Bob Woolridge, Treasurer Bob Sagel and Coroner Don Heer.

Vice Chair Louise Pilcher led a program and discussion on the announced candidates for the 2016 Republican nomination for president. The membership worked in teams. Each team selected their choice for the top five and the low five candidates.

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Ft. Lupton Chamber to Host Tarpper Days Parade and Yellow Ball Classic Golf Tournament

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The chamber will once again be hosting the annual Trapper Days Parade and 20th Annual Yellow Ball Classic Golf Tournament. The golf tournament will be held on Friday, September 11th at Coyote Creek Golf Course with registration beginning at 7:00 am and an 8:00 am shotgun start. With the parade falling on 9/11 this year, we will honor the day by asking golf tournament participants to wear their patriotic best. The annual parade will be held on Saturday, September 12th with a 10:00 am start time. This year the parade’s Grand Marshall is Brian Shaw (World’s Strongest Man), Business of the Year is The Branding Iron Restaurant and Volunteer of the Year is Police Chief, Ken Poncelow. The Grand Marshal, Brian Shaw deadline to register to participate in the pa(World’s Strongest Man) rade is August 27th and the deadline to register for the golf tournament is September 2nd. Please contact Rachel Monroe at the Fort Lupton Chamber for more information or visit the chamber’s website at www.fortluptonchamber.org.

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Senior Law Day Weld County September 10, 2015 7:30 am to 12:00 pm

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The first Senior Law Day in Weld County will be Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the University Center of the UNC Campus, 2101 10th Avenue in Greeley.

Keynote speaker will be Ms. Eileen Doherty, Executive Director of the Colorado Gerontology Society, sharing about senior issues that Colorado is currently facing. Workshops on various topics will be offered during the morning, including: VA Benefits and Long Term Care Planning; Real Estate Issues; What to Do When Someone Dies; Legal Issues of Medical Decision Making; Comparing Wills and Trusts; Conservatorships/Guardianships; Power Against Fraud; Planning for Your Disabled Adult Children, and several others.

Registration starts at 7:30 am. A $5 donation is suggested. Register at www.seniorlawday-weldcounty.com or by phone 970-346-6950. Parking is free. Space is limited, so pre-registration is necessary.

Bonnie Miller of Happy Feet Foot Care to offer Pedicures for Seniors at Keenesburg Aladdin

Bonnie Miller of Happy Feet Foot Care announces that she will offer pedicures for seniors at The Aladdin in Keenesburg on the first Thursday of the month. Pedicures are $15 per person and include a whilrpool soak, shape and file nail manicure, heel treatment, and lotion massage.

Miller also will trim and clean fingernails for an additional $5.

Miller is a licensed and insured Certified Nurses Aide To make an appointment contact Bonnie at 970396-3982 or 970-686-5452.

Long Meadow Community Club

The Long Meadow Community Club met Wednesday at the clubroom for their lunch and meeting.

President Nita Zimmerman opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and the Club’s Collect.

Roll Call was answered by five membesr, with “How I Met my Husband.” Members attending were Rita Malleck, Patsy Taylor, Barbara Troudt, Sylvia Weller, and Nita Zimmerman. Janelle Weller was welcomed as a guest.

Courtesy reported sending the following cards: Sympathy card to Darrell and Mari oskarson, 50th Anniversary Card to Jerard and Donna Musgrave, Sympathy card to Ken and Janelle Weller, Sympthy card to the family of Janice Penfold, Get Well card to Jim Ruhl, and 80th birthday card to Barbara Troudt.

A game, “School Days,” was played with Nita Zimmerman and Rita Malleck as winners. Everyone received a small notebook and Bic pen.

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Tri-County “WALK To End Alzheimer’s” to be held September 12

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The WALK to End Alzheimer’s to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 will be celebrating the 25th WALK to be held in Fort Morgan. The WALK in the past known, as the Memory Walk, has been held both at the downtown Fort Morgan City Park and at the Riverside Park.

The WALK began as an awareness walk to get citizens involved to spread the message of the memory this stealing disease. Today the WALK is the signature fund raising for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Their will be a birthday cake and celebration at the end of the 25th WALK in the Fort Morgan City Park.

Shelly Bristol, a WALK coordinator encourages past and new Walkers and Teams to take the challenge and join this WALK as everyone has a reason to end Alzheimer’s.

In Colorado over 65,000 are afflicted with Alzheimer’s. It is predicted that if no cure is found, over 140,000 Coloradoans will have the disease by 2025. For every person with the diagnosis, the lives of at least another three people have been changed forever. Family and caregivers take on extraordinary financial, emotion and physical responsibilities to support their loved one, 70 % of who are cared for at home.

To join the challenge to help end Alzheimer’s WALKERS and teams may register on line at coloradoalzwalk.org or contact Margaret Chouinard at 970-260-03016 or any committee member. Registering for the WALK gets you to the starting line, fundraising get us closer to a cure.

Walkers raising $100 will receive a t-shirt. There is no fee for walkers to join the WALK. Thursday, September 10 is bank night, 5-7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 225 W. Bijou, Fort Morgan. Team and individual may register at this time, deposit the funds raise and received their incentive prizes.

The both the part and WALK route will be marked with Promise Flowers. Each WALKER with a $5 donation will receive one of the flowers. They are in four colors: Blue to represents those who have the disease; Purple in honor of someone who has died of the disease; Yellow for those supporting or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and Orange for those who support the cause to end Alzheimer’s The flowers help fulfill us promise to remember, to honor, to care to fight Alzheimer’s disease.

The WALK activity begins at 8 a.m. with registration, breakfast and entertainment. The WALK will leave the park at 9 a.m. When all WALKER return to the park, there will the celebration with a birthday cake. Awards will be presented to the top three individuals and teams who raise the most funds for the fight to end Alzheimer’s.

The Tri-County WALK provides service for Morgan, Washington and Yuma counties. Among the services are family consults, caregiving classes, 24/7 helpline, education seminars, supports groups, as well as training for care providers and health professionals. A support group meets the second Monday of each month in Brush at Ebenezer Care Center. For more information call 970- 842-2861, extension 246.

If you or someone you love has questions about dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, contact your local Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado, 3001 Eighth Avenue Evans, CO., 970-392-9202.

The core committee meets monthly to complete plans for the 2015 WALK. Interested volunteers are welcome to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s. For more information contact any of the committee members: Gertie Chapin, 970-645-2316; Shelly Bristol, 970-867-4428; Shaire Chavez, 970-842-2681; Margaret Chouinard, 970-260-3016; Nancy Arnold, 970-867-0903; Antonia Ramirez, 970-867-3383., Jennifer Fritzler, 970-380-7234. For more WALK information go to ColoradoAlzWalk.org.

Prairie Crossroad: A Study in Words and Photographs of the People of Morgan County

Fort Morgan, CO. 08/24/15. Morgan Community College (MCC) Center for Arts and Community Enrichment (CACE) is pleased to announce an exhibition by Kit Hedman and Hilary DePolo, Prairie Crossroad: A study in words and photographs of the people of Morgan County. On exhibit will be photographs accompanied by poetry inspired by interviews that represent Morgan County’s diverse community. The display will be in Spruce Hall at MCC’s Fort Morgan campus beginningThursday, September 3 through October 16, 2015.

An opening reception will be held on campus, in Founder’s Room, from 7-8:30 p.m. on September 3, with a poetry reading at 7:30 p.m.

The project was co-facilitated with MCC’s Adult Basic Education and Cargill/MCC Workforce Education programs. Interviews included longtime residents, relocated immigrant families, and newcomers.

“In this body of work, my goal was to find the tender spot in the subject’s heart—those things that swept them away—and to honor the circuitous path that life has given them and their willingness to follow,” shares DePolo. “They are a hearty group with lessons to be learned from each.”

DePolo and Hedman will also present a writing/photography workshop on Saturday, September 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Spruce Hall, room 317. In the workshop, Life Poems, DePolo will discuss the process she used to create character poems—both fictional and authentic to a life lived. Interview questions will be provided as well as time to interview and write poems based on the information gathered from the interview. Hedman will review his candid photo techniques that capture the human spirit.

If you have further questions, please contact, Rachel Kellum, CACE Visual Arts Chair at (970) 542-3203 or Rachel.Kellum@MorganCC.edu. To learn more about CACE or to see the full calendar of events, go to www.MorganCC.edu/CACE.

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Living Proof Live Simulcast at Brighton Harvest Fellowship

Great live internet streaming event featuring life-transforming bible teaching with popular women’s author and speaker, Beth Moore. Saturday September 12 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Harvest Fellowship 11401 E. 160th Ave. Brighton. Worship led by Dove award winning musical artist Travis Cottrell. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and include all materials plus a brunch type lunch. Beth’s new book, “Audacious” is also available for pre-sale but not required. Tickets may be purchased online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/ 1oPuSpz5xJ5egk4OZ09sXQyIfwcExqj9PRncnkaGC8k/viewform

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Weld County Clerk and Recorder Introduces Two New Websites

WELD COUNTY, CO –Weld County Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes is excited to announce two new websites for the Clerk and Recorder office. The Weld County Election department’s new website is www.weldvotes.com and the Weld County Motor Vehicle department’s new website is www.weldmotorvehicle.com. Koppes states “With these two new websites the public will be able to reach information with greater easy and be able to go directly to these departments information. We will be able to direct the public to these sites and have more information out there and hopefully make the process in both offices a little more understandable and accessible.”

Along with creating these two sites, Koppes is happy to announce more services on the Motor Vehicle site. Not only are you able to look up more information about the Motor Vehicle department but you are now able to update your address on your vehicle registrations along with getting an unofficial quote on your licensing fees. Koppes projects this will help in the call volume the office receive and also allow fewer people needing to come into the office to update the addresses on all the vehicles and trailers people have. “With the great team of employees the Clerk and Recorder office has we continue to look at what ways we can serve the public and make the visits to the office as easy as possible, especially in Motor Vehicle where there is so much knowledge the clerks have to know and pass onto the public.”

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Wiggins High School Social Studies Teacher Participates in National History Day Training

On August 6 and 7, Social Studies teacher Mr. Casey Clay of Wiggins High School attended the National History Day in Colorado Educators’ Workshop held at the History Colorado Center in downtown Denver. Along with other teachers from across the state, Mr. Clay received valuable opportunities to improve his classroom instruction through guest lectures and workshops led by the National History Day State Directors and NHD cultural partners The Cell, Library of Congress, History Colorado, and the Colorado State Historical Society. Due to the success of the Wiggins High School History Club, Mr. Clay was asked by the state office to lead an hour-long workshop for other Colorado teachers on creating history clubs and using the NHD program outside of the classroom. In addition to running the workshop, Mr. Clay also brought some of the outstanding projects completed by students of Wiggins High School to display at the conference as examples of high-quality history day projects. As the school year begins, the WHS history club and its sponsor, Mr. Clay, will be starting on new projects for the 2015-2016 competition cycle with the theme Exploration, Encounter, and Exchange in history. The first competition for the history club will be the local WHS competition held in mid-December. To learn more about History Day and the WHS History Club visit their website at http://wigginshighschoolhistoryclub.weebly.com/

Weldon Valley News

Olivia and Dan Burgess attended Olivia’s “Bear Creek All School Reunion” at the Pinehurst Country Club on Friday evening and enjoyed seeing many old friends. Saturday was a busy day. First they visited their prospective future home in Founder’s Village in Castle Rock (they will be moving from the Valley). The next stop was at Dan’s sister Jane’s home near Elizabeth for lunch and a Burgess family meeting. Next they attended a surprise 60th anniversary party for good friends Pat and Eugene Noble where they enjoyed seeing many more Castle Rock friends.

Nobles are the friends who did the driving when the couples went to New Zealand in the spring of 2010. The drive home was an adventure as it rained most of the way, they arrived home safely about 9 p.m.

It was a full weekend for the Lozier/ Chapin families. Little Evertte Virginia Lozier, daughter of Cami and Zach, was honored on her second birthday. The party was moved to inside at the Nipahc Ballroom because of the wind. The toddlers enjoyed a bouncing house. The many guests of all ages enjoy an evening of fun, food and fellowship. Among those attending were the Lozier and Chapin families and many friends. The traditional birthday cake was enjoyed.

On Sunday three month old Zachery James Lozier, son of Cami and Zach, was baptized at the Weldon Valley Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Mark Kenning officiating. Following the service family and friends enjoy a meal in the fellowship hall.

Church chat: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Weldon has mass each Sunday at 7:00 a.m., with Father Frank Garcia.

The Weldon Valley Presbyterian in Goodrich has Christian education and worship at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday with Pastor Mark Kenning. On Sunday August 30 following the worship in the fellowship hall Mariah Bledsoe (granddaughter of Olivia and Dan burgess) will be presented a program from her Colorado Christian University mission trip to Jamaica.

School scoop: The first week of school is history. All reports that the student had a great week and are ready a great school year.

4-H News: There will be no club meeting in September. For more information about the WV Club contact leader Kathy Wood.

Girls Scouts: The troop meets each Monday.

Calendar of activities: Friday, August 28- Monday, September 7, Colorado State Fair, Pueblo. Wednesday, September 2, 1:30 p.m., G.L.A.D. Club Thought for the day: “Striving for success without work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t planted.”

Help us welcome our new Vice President, Kim Rushton. Kim is replacing Dave Kelley as our new loan officer, Dave has transferred and accepted the Branch President’s position in LaSalle recently vacated by Terry Seelhoff.

Kim came from Holly, Colorado and has been in banking for 15 years, primarily as an agriculture loan officer in western Kansas. Kim is eager to meet the bank’s customers and help them achieve their financial goals.

Stop by and welcome Kim into the community.

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Preserving Agriculture Yet Another Reason We Need NISP Now

During the past three decades, agricultural land in the South Platte Basin dropped from 1.1 million acres down to 813,000, as water left farms and ranches, sold to growing cities.

And because new water-supply projects aren’t being built and cities remain dependent on buying water from agriculture, the basin could see as many as 267,000 more acres of irrigated farmground dry up by 2050.

These statistics, among other reasons, stress the need for the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), which would bring two new reservoirs and new water supplies to more than a dozen growing municipalities in northern Colorado.

Pressure must be taken off agriculture in supplying municipal needs. We cannot continue diverting water from an industry that feeds us and makes a $40 billion-plus impact annually on our state’s economy – a top two or three economic contributor.

There’s no silver bullet for Colorado’s projected water shortages.

Conservation must remain a priority, which farmers certainly take seriously. Since 1980, corn farmers have cut water use per acre by more than 50 percent, yet through innovation, have doubled yields in that same time frame to keep up with demand.

Additionally, Front Range cities have cut per capita water use by 20 to 30 percent or more.

But new water-supply projects must also be a priority.

NISP has been in the planning stages 12 years, due diligence is done, and proper environmental-mitigation efforts are included in the project.

NISP just needs the federal government’s blessing.

I encourage you all to submit comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before Sept. 3 to express your support. Learn more at www.northernwater.org.

We’re at a point where we need NISP now. Without it, we’ll continue watching water that could be used in Colorado flow into Nebraska, and watch farms dry up.

Charlie Bartlett is a Colorado farmer, who serves as president of the Colorado Agricultural Water Alliance (CAWA), and also serves on the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee and Colorado Corn Growers Association boards.

Weld County Council Meets September 21

GREELEY, Colo. - The Weld County Council’s regular monthly meeting will be Monday, September 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Weld County AdministrationBuilding, Greeley, CO. Weld County Director of the Department of Human Services, JudyGriego, will be presenting to the Council.

Council members welcome public input at its September 21, 2015 meeting. Residents are also encouraged to contact Council members via email to countycouncil@ co.weld.co.us or by calling (970) 356-4000 Ext. 4780.Created by the Weld County Home Rule Charter in 1976, the County Council consists of five nonpartisan elected members, one representing each district and two at-large members.

Weld County residents are welcome to attend Weld County Council meetings to discussideas or concerns regarding Weld County Government. For more information, contact the Council via email at countycouncil@co.weld.co.us or by phone at 970-336-7247.

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Ft. Lupton Food and Clothing Bank Celebrates 31 Years

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The Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank is celebrating 31 years of service to southwestern Weld county. The FLF&CB is a nondenominational, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides food to people in need to fight hunger and poverty in southwestern Weld county and is manned by a volunteer staff. In addition, FLF&CB sells gently used clothing to those who can afford to buy and gives clothing to people in need. FLF&CB is open five days a week from 2:30 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. and is located at 421 Denver Avenue (across the street from Pizza Hut) in Fort Lupton.

The FLF&CB has a long history throughout Weld county, having offered services since 1984, when it was organized through the efforts of the Fort Lupton Ministerial Alliance.

From modest beginnings in the Old Salud Clinic by the railroad tracks, 2013 began a complete renovation of the organization. The present building was cleaned, remodeled, and painted through donated labor from community volunteers, organizations, and FLF&CB Board Members.

Simultaneous with the reorganization of the food bank, a dramatic increase began in the number of clients and families requiring services through emergency and supplemental food programs. This explosion in need can be demonstrated through the total number of food boxes distributed on a yearly basis: 2013=2,665 boxes, 2014=2,943 boxes. This averages 222 boxes per month in 2013 and 245 boxes per month in 2014. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY. As our client need increases, FLF&CB need increases. A recent $2,000 grant funded through Weld Food Bank in Greeley added an additional new commercial refrigerator which increased the storage ability of perishable food and decreased waste.

Donations of non-perishable food, money (to keep the lights on and the doors open), and clean gently used clothing are gratefully accepted from the community-at-large. FLF&CB mailing address is: POB 45, Fort Lupton,CO 80621.

The FLF&CB is a partnering agency with Weld Food Bank which allows for the purchase of food and applying for grant funding. While the FLF&CB has the longest agency partnership with Weld Food Bank going back 30 years, FLF&CB has a separate board of directors and does not receive recurring financial assistance from Weld Food Bank. FLF&CB is not governed by the city of Fort Lupton or the county. FLF&CB depends solely on donations from individuals, public and private organizations, and communities of faith to fund programs and services

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