Volume 1 No. 2
June 10, 2015
PO Box 676, Firestone, CO 80520
Weld Food Bank Among Top Charities in US
Charity Navigator, America’s leading independent charity evaluator, was founded in 2001. Their mission is to help donors find non-profit charities that exhibit financial health along with accountability and transparency. They have developed an unbiased, objective numbers-based rating system to evaluate over 8,000 charities across America. In their efforts to best inform the public, Charity Navigator compiles yearly “Top 10” lists to highlight charities worth giving to, as well as ones to avoid. Of the lists, one stands above the rest. The “10 Top-Notch Charities” looks at high-performing charities that excel in three areas: (1) financial, (2) accountability & transparency and (3) results. Charity Navigator explains, “This [list] tells us that these 10 charities adhere to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and that they execute their missions in a fiscally responsible way.” Weld Food Bank is proud to announce that it is ranked sixth “Top-Notch” charity in the country. Bob O’Connor, Executive Director at Weld Food Bank said, “We are very pleased by the rating that Charity Navigator has given us. This is thanks to the hard work of our board, staff and the amazing community that help us to get food out in a safe and effective manner. We pride ourselves in being good stewards of our donor’s money with 97.8% of monetary donations going to help feed hungry people.” To learn more about Charity Navigator and to view the food bank’s profile, visit their website at www.charitynavigator.org.
Be Alert: Receive the Call Before the Storm
With severe weather season here it is important to make sure you are prepared. One of the first steps in being prepared is signing up for severe weather warnings through CodeRED Weather Warning. By visiting www.weld911alert.com, residents can sign up for alerts through Weld County. Once signed up residents will receive alerts on severe thunderstorms, flash floods and tornadoes, which will be delivered via phone call, text, e-mail or a combination of all three, based on your specific preference. Only residents in the direct path of severe weather will receive alerts after a warning is issued by the National Weather Service. Listen carefully to the message and take immediate action, if indicated, to protect yourself and your loved ones. Also, download the free CodeRED Mobile Alert app today to stay informed of community, emergency and severe weather alerts directly on your mobile device. The app is geo-aware, meaning that you will only receive alerts that impact your specific location. Having an NOAA Weather Alert Radio is another way to make sure you receive local alerts. Also, it is critical to come up with an emergency plan with family and friends should you be separated during an event. By being prepared and using common safety sense, residents should be able to avoid a situation where serious injury or death could be the final outcome.
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Dana Bellomy, New Senior Center Coordinator for Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District
Frederick, Co-The Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District is proud to announce Dana Bellomy as the new Senior Center Coordinator. Dana was formally at the City and County of Broomfield where she was the Recreation Program Manager of the Senior Programs, Child Sitting, Preschool, Youth/Teens, Nature, General Interest and the Special Events for the past 17 years. She is excited to get back to her enjoyment working with people. Dana recently married in June 2014 and moved to Fort Lupton with her husband and two daughters- Madison and Riley. Her favorite past times are spending time with her family and boating. Below are 10 items Dana can’t wait to achieve! 10 things on my amazing bucket list Take a hot air balloon ride Ride a bike and do a wine tasting Visit Greece and Spain Run a 5K Climb more 14er’s Become a flower delivery driver Kiss under a waterfall Sky dive Watch a cow/horse be born Sit on a porch drinking lemonade with a loved one when I grow old! Carbon Valley Senior Center Mission Dana Bellomy, New Senior Statement: We as a group, strive to value evCenter Coordinator ery person, 55+, by providing fitness, wellness, education and social opportunities to enhance the individuals’ health and leisure concepts for a lifetime. Senior Center Information and Hours of Operation: Call 303.833.2739 or visit www.cvprd.com for more information. Monday-Friday 8 am – 4 pm Holiday Closures: Memorial Day May 25th, 2015, Independence Day July 4th, 2015, August Cleaning Week August 24-28, 2015
Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District Board of Directors Fills Dacono Vacancy
Frederick, Co- Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District announces the appointment of Board of Directors District Number One serving the City of Dacono. The Board of Directors interviewed three candidates for the vacancy that had been open since March 2015. Joining the Board of Directors is Darrell Brunken. A resident of Dacono for 20 years, Brunken was sworn in on May 19, 2015 and will serve until May 2016. He was born and raised in Hastings Nebraska and moved to Arvada, Colorado in 1964. Brunken was employed by the U. S. Postal Service for 37 years, as Clerk-Carrier-Supervisor and Postmaster and owned and operated a small construction business for several years after retiring from the Postal Service. “I am committed to informing the residents of Dacono of the District’s current and future plans as well as making sure they are participating and have a voice to the District”, said Brunken. The Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District is excited to welcome Director Brunken to the Board.
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE:
Page 2: School Violence has Hit Colorado Hard Page 2: Way of the World Page 3: Frederick DIY Day, Saturday, June 13 Page 4: Colorado Farm Show Scholarships Now Available Page 5: Town of Firestone, SAFEBuilt Present 2015 Scholarships Page 6: Frederick Seeks Artsits for Community Canvas Program Page 7: Thinking About Health: Hospital Mistakes Still Kill Too Many Page 8: Got Kids: HP Library Offers Summer Library Program Page 10-12: Farm Fresh Markets in Boulder, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Weld & Yuma Counties Page 13: Longmont Fine Arts & Music Festival Page 14: Get Fresh at the Erie Farmer’s Market Page 15: CDOT Asks Motorists to “Drop the Distraction” Page 16: DIA Celebrates 20th Anniversary
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Taking Care of Veterans
Dear Friends: Last weekend I spoke at several Memorial Day events to honor our veterans and to specifically remember those who served our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom. Speaking at the Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Logan National Cemetery always has a special meaning for me. My late father, Army Master Sergeant Harold J. Coffman, is buried there. My father’s last assignment with the Army was at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center which has since been closed and is now home to the thriving Anschutz Medical Campus. In 1969, at the age of 14, I volunteered at the Army hospital as a member of the Junior Red Cross during the Vietnam War. There we did what would could to make the lives of the wounded soldiers a little better given that their morale was very low. As the American people became more divided about their support for the war they also grew increasingly divided about their support for those who fought in that war. Many who returned were never thanked for their extraordinary sacrifices. As a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I want to make sure that the men and women who return home from the battlefield today are never treated like those who returned home from Vietnam. I also want to make sure that the men and women who serve our nation receive the health care and other benefits that they have earned through their military service. On the same grounds of the former Army hospital is now a half built, dramatically over budget, VA hospital that, once built, will provide the health care to the men and women who served our nation in uniform. Due to the VA’s failures there is not currently enough money to finish the hospital and the question is where and how to pay for its completion. There are those in Congress who dismiss the need to complete this hospital and view it as a local problem. Next week, when I return to Congress, I will remind my colleagues that this replacement hospital was mismanaged by the Veterans Administration, a department of the federal government headquartered in Washington, D.C. and that the men and women that this hospital is slated to care for served our nation and it is this nation that has an obligation to provide them the health care they have earned. No doubt, I will also continue to fight to make sure that the VA is no longer in the construction management business and that an outside investigation is completed to make sure that those who are responsible are held accountable. Sincerely, Mike Coffman, U.S. Representative
School Violence Has Hit Colorado Hard
School violence has hit Colorado hard. From Columbine to Arapahoe High School, our community has suffered greatly. Schools need to be a safe place for students to learn. Sadly, my colleagues in Congress, Reps. Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Suzanne DelBene (D-WA) have also witnessed violence in one of their schools, with a tragic shooting at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington in October 2014. This is an issue that concerns all of us. Our children deserve safe and secure places to learn and grow. My colleagues from Washington state and I have worked together to take a real step to address the problem of school violence and this week we introduced HR 2667, the Safe Schools Act of 2015, to do just that. This bill will reauthorize the Secure Our Schools program, which provides dollar-fordollar matching grants to local schools which they must use for emergency notification and response technologies, and the acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency. This is not a complete solution to the issue of school security and I do not believe the federal government can provide a “one size fits all” solution that works for all schools. But this program can help provide local communities with the tools and training they need to keep their schools safe. HR 2667 is bipartisan, common sense legislation that will help fund important school safety programs across the country and given some of the tragedies we have suffered here in Colorado, it is a good policy that enables local schools whose own officials know best what is needed to fit their unique circumstances to protect their students. Sincerely, Mike Coffman, U.S. Representative
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June 10, 2015
Way of the World
by Bob Grand, Publisher Leadership is defined by the American heritage Dictionary as the capacity or ability to lead. Lead is defined as to play a principle or guiding role. Is it unreasonable to expect our elected officials and government employees at all levels to be accountable for their actions? Assuming that their intentions are to serve the general welfare of all the people. This is not about being a Democrat, Republicans or Independent. This is America and we have a right to have our individual rights and beliefs. We should have an expectation that our public servants, either elected, appointed, or hired have a responsibility to be accountable for their actions. In years past, many people took government positions because they provided security and decent benefits although the salaries tended to be below industry averages. Now the salaries are very good and the benefits are extraordinary, compared to industry averages. If you ask the young people who live in the inner cities if government is really helping them I think you know the answer. Elected officials should not be worrying about the spin but rather the actual results, as should all of us. The extremes of both parties do not serve the people well. Yet talking to folks about running for office, any office, they ask, are you crazy? Why should I put myself and my family through that? The reality is we are a divided nation and to get things done we need to see compromise. This is challenging. The party’s extreme bases tend to see any compromise as a weakness. It is easy to take a black and white decision process. It does not require much thinking. This is naïve and does not serve the people or future generations well. Should we not expect leadership from all our elected officials and reasonable accountability from senior government employees? Should we really accept the performance levels we see from the VA, the IRS, the GSA, etc, etc, etc! We welcome response and comment. Please respond to editor@carbonvinews.com
Nationally Recognized Developer Annexes into Firestone
FIRESTONE, COLORADO - In a major step toward a new master planned community development into the Town of Firestone, the Firestone Board of Trustees approved an annexation application for Brookfield Residential Colorado on May 27, 2015. The annexation includes the Brookfield Residential property along Colorado Boulevard south of Colo. Highway 66 and east of Interstate 25, extending Firestone’s current northern border. The development, which will be named Barefoot Lakes, will ultimately bring new homes and a host of new amenities to the area, an outcome Firestone community leaders welcome. “This is another one of those defining moments for our community where this is going to change everything,” said Firestone Mayor Paul Sorensen. “This is a quality development that will bring lakes, trails, nature areas, new homes, new residents and much more to our community. We look forward to a long relationship with Brookfield and are excited about the planned community they intend to bring to Firestone.” The annexation includes approximately 1,300 acres of land bordered by Colorado Boulevard and Colo. Highway 66. All parcels of the community were entitled by Weld County in 2006. Ultimately, the development is planned to include new homes as well as interconnecting trail systems, numerous parks and amenities around a 120-acre lake, located within the community boundaries and adjacent the St. Vrain State Park. Brookfield owns the water rights to serve the entire planned community. The first homes are expected to begin construction by early 2016.
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Refresh Your Tacos with Colorado Lettuce
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BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Each month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the state. This month showcases lettuce in the BBQ Chicken and Lettuce Tacos recipe. Available Now...Lettuce Although mostly eaten raw, lettuce can be braised, steamed, sautéed and grilled. Choose lettuce with crisp leaves and no brown edges. Leaf lettuce is fat free, very low in sodium, high in vitamin A and a good source of folate. Look for Colorado lettuce at your local grocery store, farmers’ market or at restaurants across the state. BBQ Chicken and Lettuce Tacos Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., 5280 Culinary, LLC 6 Boneless Chicken Thighs 3 Tbsp. Chicken Seasoning 6-8 Tbsp. BBQ Sauce 1 Head Iceberg Lettuce Rub the chicken with seasoning then grill or smoke chicken until fully cooked. Finish with your favorite BBQ sauce and remove from the grill/smoker. Allow to cool slightly and then shave or slice into thin strips. Remove the outer leaves of the iceberg lettuce until you find the first layer of firm lettuce. Remove the core then cut lettuce in half from top to bottom. Remove the lettuce in layers, which will form a lettuce taco shell. Assemble tacos by placing chicken in lettuce “shell” and top with favorite condiments such as diced tomatoes, roasted peppers and onions, salsa, sour cream and cheese. Visit www.coloradoagriculture.com for a complete list of recipes.
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SH 119 Tunnel Lighting Project will Cause Some Delays Beginning June 1
BOULDER COUNTY – The tunnel on SH119 west of Chapman Drive will be getting some new LED lighting from the Colorado Department of Transportation to improve both safety and efficiency while decreasing operational costs. The changing of the lights will begin June 1 with normal working hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday through June 26. During this time, there will be some single lane closures and drivers should expect some delays. On June 21 and 22, the tunnel will be closed intermittently from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Anyone with questions or concerns, can call (844) 253-3185, option 4 or email SH119TunnelLightingInfo@gmail.com.
Frederick DIY Day Saturday June 13th Roll up your sleeves and learn new skills at this inaugural event in Crist Park
FREDERICK, Colorado (June 4, 2015) – Bring your can-do attitude and your appetite for learning to the first-ever DIY Day in Frederick Saturday June 13th 12-4 p.m. at Crist Park (105 5th St.). Subjects from canning to home improvement to pet care will be covered at the event. “We came up with the idea for DIY Day based on what we know about Frederick residents and how they like to roll up their sleeves and get involved,” said Events Coordinator Brooke Cunningham. At DIY Day, participants will be able to visit a variety of “How-To Stations,” where volunteers will demonstrate practical skills as well as attending more structured “classes” from partners like The Home Depot. The Home Depot in Firestone will be providing instruction on how to lay tile, interior painting and backyard landscaping. Kids can Make, Hack and Play with Spark! Discovery Preschool, and all ages can enjoy painting a free Mason jar mug with An Artist’s Vision while supplies last. There will also be How-To Stations on numerous topics including pet care and first aid, gardening 101, how to make homemade bug spray, easy hairstyling to do at home and much more! DIY Day is a partnership with the Carbon Valley Regional Library, and will hopefully become a long-standing tradition for people to come learn new skills and get confidence to tackle new projects! For a complete list of topics, go to www.frederickco.gov/DIYDay.
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Colorado Farm Show Scholarships Now Available
The Colorado Farm Show is proud to announce an increased number of scholarships being offered to graduating Colorado High School Seniors. The scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 academic year. Students who apply should be High School graduates in the Winter 2015 or Spring 2016 and planning on pursuing a degree in an Agricultural field of study at the College or University of their choice. To date, the Colorado Farm Show has awarded $136,000 in scholarships to Colorado graduating High School Seniors pursuing careers in an Agricultural field of study. The Colorado Farm Show is proud to announce the addition of two $4000.00 renewable Colorado Farm Show Rolling Scholarships. The Rolling Scholarship is a four year renewable scholarship that will be offered to two graduating High School Seniors planning on pursuing a degree in an Agriculture field of study at a four year College or University. Once awarded a Colorado Farm Show Rolling Scholarship, applicants my re-apply yearly by July 1 and show a continued involvement and commitment to Agriculture along with academic success. Also new this year, is the addition of two $1500.00 Colorado Farm Show Secondary Scholarships. Two secondary scholarships will be awarded to applicants who are past winners of a Colorado Farm Show Scholarship and are currently pursuing their secondary education in an Agricultural or Vo-Tech Field of study at an accredited College, University, or Vo-Tech School. Six $2000.00 Chuck Urano Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to 4-H and FFA students that have been active in their respective programs, communities, and excel in the classroom. The Chuck Urano Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Colorado Farm Show, was started in 1992 to honor the late founder of the Colorado Farm Show. Two $1000.00 Carl Luther Memorial Vo-Tech Scholarships will be awarded to individuals pursuing a degree in an Agricultural Vo-Tech related field. The Carl Luther Memorial Vo-Tech Scholarship was initiated in 2011 to honor the late Carl Luther, a long time exhibitor and supporter of the Colorado Farm Show. The Colorado Farm Show also offers a $1000.00 Friend of the Show Scholarship to individuals who have volunteered or have a family member who has volunteered their time to the Colorado Farm Show. Scholarship applications and guidelines can be found at www.coloradofarmshow.com or by contacting the Colorado Farm Show office. Applications must be received, not postmarked, by the Colorado Farm Show office by Monday, November 2, 2015. Applications incomplete or late will not be considered. Applicants will be notified of the results by midNovember 2015 and the winners will be awarded their scholarships at a special banquet in their honor on January 27, 2016 during the Colorado Farm Show in Greeley, Colorado.
June 10, 2015
Let A Witness to Life Photography Help with Your 2016 Senior Photos
2016 High School Seniors - it’s your time, your turn and your legacy! We all know that this is going to be one of the best years of your entire life. Start your year off with a bang and enjoy the highlight of who you have become and how you got there. It is senior photo time! Let A Witness to Life Photography help leave your legacy in style. Are you artist, or into sports, band, trucks, or animals? Consider bringing them along. These photographs are to encompass how you became, you. Start thinking about the outfits you want to wear and choose several! Clothing is very important because at the end of the session you will want a large variety. There are so many different options with A Witness to Life Photography. You will enjoy the pre –design consultation that comes complimentary with your camera study. At that time, we will introduce you to our products, go over your wall décor and what you’re seeking out of your senior session. This is a great time to bring your own ideas and the outfits/accessories you are considering. Graduating high school is a huge milestone because change is about to happen. It is a time to reflect to see the accomplishments that you have made and to set future goals for yourself. This is what senior photographs mean to A Witness to Life Photography. It is one of the few milestones that you can truly create a time capsule for this part of your life. These photographs will become more valuable as the years go on. You will always be able to reflect on your younger years. Words such as “Stiff”, “boring”, or “the same” are not used to describe our photography style. You are invited to our studio to see all the options available to you. Whether you want something a little more contemporary or perhaps more on the edgy side, we can accommodate. A Witness to Life Photography provides modern, elegant and contemporary senior photographs that fits each individual style. You are guaranteed to walk away with having a fabulous experience with photographs that the whole family will love. Please check out our website or give us a call. We would love to meet you and hear what you want out of your senior photographs. 303.910.2092 Rhonda Thompson, www.alifephoto.com
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United Way of Weld County Distributes $20,000 Worth of Recreation Scholarships
Twelve towns, parks and recreation districts or departments in Weld County received $20,000 worth of recreation scholarships from United Way of Weld County at the Windsor Recreation Community Center on May 27. Receiving the annual scholarships were Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District ($1,000), City of Evans Recreation Department ($1,000), City of Fort Lupton Recreation Department ($3,200), City of Greeley Culture, Parks and Recreation ($1,000), Highland Recreation Department ($1,500), Thompson Rivers Park and Recreation District ($2,500), Town of Eaton ($1,500), Town of Kersey Recreation ($1,200), Town of LaSalle Recreation ($1,000), Town of Mead ($1,200), Town of Platteville ($3,200) Employees from 12 towns, parks and recreation districts or deand Town of Windsor partments in Weld County received $20,000 worth of recreation Parks, Recreation and scholarships from United Way of Weld County at the Windsor Culture ($1,700). UnitRecreation Community Center on May 27. ed Way of Weld County has been distributing recreation scholarships for more than 30 years. The funds came from United Way of Weld County campaign dollars. The five members of the volunteer committee that allocated the funds were: Scott Bailey of Colorado East Bank and Trust, Alan Holmberg of Anderson & Whitney, University of Northern Colorado Ph.D. student Chin-Wen Lee, UNC Ph.D. student Karen Traxler and Lyle SmithGraybeal of United Way of Weld County. SmithGraybeal, vice president of community impact for United Way of Weld County, said recreation programs or districts in Weld County were eligible. “Typically, this is tied to city/town governments or a recreation district that is supported by several municipalities,” SmithGraybeal said. “We do have one rec program that is not tied to city/town but provides activities for their geographic area nonetheless.” SmithGraybeal said scholarship recipients will use the money to assist children and youth participation in programs that they otherwise could not afford to participate in. “Typically, these are team sports like baseball or soccer, but it could also be swimming, tennis, etc.,” SmithGraybeal said. The funds can also be used for adult programs. About United Way of Weld County The mission of the United Way of Weld County (UWWC) is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. Our focus is on education, income and health, because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life. Through our community’s willingness to give, advocate and volunteer, UWWC is able to have a positive impact on tens of thousands of lives every year. And thanks to the generosity of the UWWC Cornerstone Partners, all operational costs are funded, so 100 percent of donated dollars goes directly to families and youth in need in Weld County. For more information, visit the United Way of Weld County website at www.unitedway-weld.org.
Revitalization of Thunder Valley Baseball and Softball Fields
Frederick, Co- Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District (CVPRD) along with St. Vrain Valley School District are renovating Thunder Valley (TV) baseball and softball fields. The fields are in satisfactory condition but the infield, mounds and bullpen area are in need of repair. The project will cost about $16,700 to completely return the fields to a functioning condition. Youth Sports Coordinator Megan Zwart said, “Renovating the fields so the moisture drains properly creates a safe playable field, in return there is a reduced chance of injury and lowered frequency of rainouts”. CVPRD 4 Star Baseball Senior Leagues as well as Rawhide Youth Baseball and softball teams of all ages will now be utilizing a safe and well-maintained field. For more information about Carbon Valley Park and Recreation Youth and Adult Sports programs or for field rental information please contact Youth Sport Coordinator Megan Zwart and Adult Sport Coordinator Aaron Stewart at 303.833.3660 ext. 111.
Town of Firestone, SAFEbuilt Presents 2015 Scholarships
FIRESTONE, Colorado – Three local high school seniors were awarded scholarships at May 2015 Firestone Board of Trustees meetings for their academic excellence, demonstrated outstanding public service and plan to further their education. Firestone Mayor Protem Matt Holcomb and Trustee George Heath served as the scholarship committee to select the winners from many exceptional students. The Town awarded two of the scholarships, and local building inspection company, SAFEbuilt, presented the third scholarship. The Excellence in Academics Scholarship went to Anne Coleman, Anne Coleman receives the Excellence who will be attending Colorado in Academics Scholarship School of Mines. The Career Advancement Scholarship was awarded to Makaylin Martinez. She plans to attend the University of Northern Colorado this fall. SAFEbuilt Building Official Barry Kramer awarded Tara Anderson the SAFEbuilt Academic Excellence Scholarship. Burke plans attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. Started in 2005, the Firestone Scholarship Program has had the honor of partnering with area stuMakaylin Martinez is awarded the Career Advancement Scholarship. dents for academic excellence and continuing professional achievement.
Tara Anderson receives the SAFEbuilt Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Dacono Night at the Races Postponed
Greetings! Dacono Night at the Races at Colorado National Speedway has been postponed and will now take place on Saturday, June 13. Dacono residents can purchase discounted tickets that day at the ticket offices with proof of residency. The intermission race will feature the Mayor and Council members racing for the Winners Trophy. Bring the family for night of great racing and fun! For more information visit the official web page of Colorado National Speedway at: http://coloradospeedway.com/ Follow news and events on the City of Dacono official Facebook page at: https://www. facebook.com/CityOfDacono
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Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District Presents Master Plan to City of Dacono
Frederick, Co-The Dacono City Council embraced a presentation at its May 26 meeting acknowledging the recently completed master plan for the Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District. The master plan will be the roadmap for growth and development of the districts future. The Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District began work on its master plan in 2014 under the direction of the consulting firm GreenPlay, LLC. through a variety of community outreach efforts including twelve focus groups, a mailed survey and an online survey. Officials of Dacono, Firestone and Frederick were invited to provide feedback along with other interest groups such as the Carbon Valley Chamber, Carbon Valley Rotary, athletic clubs, and local residents to give feedback on the future of the District. Mayor Charles Sigman said, “The city council applauds the efforts of the CVPRD to be proactive in the need of recreation of the Carbon Valley area.” The master plan was presented by CVPRD Executive Director Ross Blackmer. Blackmer said, “The master plan will refine the focus of the agreement between the District and the City of Dacono”. For a complete copy of the Carbon Valley Park and Recreation Districts master plan visit www.cvprd.com.
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Frederick URA Requests Proposals for Property Redevelopment Urban renewal authority seeking developer for former public works site
FREDERICK, Colorado (May 29, 2015) – The Town of Frederick Urban Renewal Authority (URA) is currently requesting proposals from financially and legally qualified developers to acquire the approximately 1.3 acre site of the former public works building and yard directly north of Frederick High school on the corner of Tipple Pkwy (CR 16) and Colorado Boulevard. One of the requirements is that the site must be developed with a sales tax generating business such as a restaurant or retail space. “After the new Frederick High School was built, we felt there was a better use for this property,” said Frederick Town Manager, Matt LeCerf. “Something that would benefit the entire community, especially the 1,100 students at FHS.” Land price concessions, incentives and other assistance from the URA may be available depending on the proposal that is selected. “The Board chose to deed this land over to the URA so that the community can have some say in what goes in this space,” said LeCerf. “We are willing to work with the right project in order to make sure we have a result that Frederick can be proud of.” The entire RFP can be viewed at www.frederickco.gov/RFP.
Frederick Seeks Artists for Community Canvas Program Program will add murals to Town of Frederick utility equipment
FREDERICK, Colorado (June 2, 2015) – The Frederick Arts Commission, in partnership with Frederick Power & Light, is offering local artists a chance to display their artwork in a very public way – on utility equipment throughout the community! The Community Canvas Program is seeking applications from local artists for the 2015 cycle which will include transforming one to two utility boxes into bright, active murals in Frederick. Decisions will be made by the Frederick Arts Commission by the end of June. “If you think about a utility box it’s really just a five-sided canvas waiting for a painting to happen,” said Frederick Arts Commission Chairperson, Laura Brown. “It seemed a shame not to take advantage of the opportunity to bring some color, Artist Tami Showers with the electrical box she painted in 2014. some whimsy and an element of surprise into the community, and so was born the Community Canvas program.” Anyone interested in participating in the 2015 Community Canvas Program should submit an application by June 19, 2015. Applications are available online at www.frederickco. gov/arts or by coming into Frederick Town Hall at 401 Locust St.
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Carbon Valley Regional Library June Events
7 Park Avenue, Firestone 1-888-861-7323 or www.MyLibrary.us How to Write a Business Plan. June 11, 6 pm. Learn the essential components of a business plan and how to put one together. Preschool Superhero Training Camp. June 15, 9:30 am. Wear your superhero cape and bring your powers to training camp. Superhero Academy (Grades K-2). June 16, 10:30 am. Pick your superhero name, costume and strengths and weaknesses. Windows 8 Basics. June 16, 1 pm. Bring your own Windows 8 laptop or device. Registration required. Super Cakes and Cookies. June 16, 2 pm. We’ll provide the supplies and teach you the tricks of sugary transformation. Registration required. Brave Dogs: Our Four-Legged Heroes. June 16, 6:30 pm. Learn about the patrol dogs, scout dogs, and messenger dogs of WWI and II. Nature’s Fury: LEGO Mindstorm Competitive Robotics. June 22, 12 pm. – Grades 3-5; 2:30 pm – Grades 6-8. Make Your Own Etsy Store. June 23, 1 pm. Explore buying and selling on Etsy. Registration required. Introduction to Goodreads. June 25, 6 pm. Learn all about the ‘Facebook’ for books. Registration required. Growing Gardens: Mid-Season Vegetable Garden Help. June 27, 10 am. Learn what to look for and how to solve common vegetable plant problems. The Green Scene. June 30, 10 am. Interactive program for Grades K-5 presented by Play-Ground Theatre.
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Writing Colorado with Naturalist Kevin Cook – 6:30 pm. June 10. “Country Editor’s Boy” (1970) by Hal Borland. Spirits of the High Plains – 6:30 pm. June 11. Celebrate cider with local hard cider maker and Old Mine owner Mike Yeager. Registration required. Ages 21+. Super Stuffed Animal Sleepover- 3:00 pm. June 12. Bring your stuffed animal or doll to the library for a story, activities and a goodbye kiss. (PreK – Grade 2). Superhero Academy – 3:00 pm. June 15. Pick your superhero name, costume, and strengths and weaknesses. (Grades K-5) Registration required.
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THINKING ABOUT HEALTH
Hospital Mistakes Still Kill Too Many
By Trudy Lieberman, Rural Health News Service Few people go to the hospital expecting their hospital stay to kill them. But sometimes it does. No one is sure of the precise number of people who die because of mistakes made in hospitals, but it’s not small. Every patient is potentially at risk. Even though hospitals don’t intentionally harm people in their care, they have not faced any bottom-line penalties when they do. That’s now changing. In 1999 when the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued its landmark report, “To Err is Human,” it estimated as many as 98,000 people died each year because of hospital errors. In 2010 the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services found that bad hospital care contributed to the deaths of some 180,000 Medicare patients in a given year. And in 2013 John James, a NASA toxicologist, found that as many as 440,000 patients suffer preventable harm in hospitals every year. His report was published in the Journal of Patient Safety. Trudy Liberman, Rural Why are so many Americans still dying from preventable mishealth news Service takes 16 years after the IOM called attention to the problem? I explored this question and others recently with Dr. Ashish Jha, professor of health policy at the Harvard School of Public Health and one of the country’s leading experts on patient safety. Jha told me no one really knows why hospitals have not reduced the harm caused by mistakes. “While we have clearly made some progress in a few areas, there has been little progress in other important areas of patient safety,” he said. Rates for surgical site infections and central line infections are down 40 to 50 percent nationally. (Central lines are catheters inserted in the chest or neck veins to administer fluids and medicines to critically ill patients.) But Jha said studies show little to no progress on reducing catheter-related urinary infections, which can be fatal. “The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says these rates are just not meaningfully getting better.” He added that blood clots continue to be a problem even though “‘we generally know how to prevent them.” Blood thinners and special boots that keep blood from stagnating can be helpful, but not all hospitals are using them. If we know how to prevent these problems, why aren’t we doing that? “To be frank it really isn’t anyone’s top priority---except maybe the patient,” Jha told me. Hospital CEOs generally don’t get fired because of the hospital’s infection rates. Salaries are tied to things like fund raising and having high-tech equipment. “There’s no evidence that having a high infection rate or a high mortality rate has any effect on CEO salaries,” Jha said. But hospitals could soon see their bottom lines suffer. In December Medicare announced it was penalizing 721 hospitals across the country that it determined have high rates of exactly the kinds of errors Jha talks about. These include central-line infections, catheter- associated urinary infections and serious complications based on injuries including blood clots, bed sores and falls. Hospitals penalized for these complications lose one percent of each Medicare payment made to them over the year. This means the loss of tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. I looked at Medicare data for hospitals in the four states participating in the Rural Health News Service and yep, there were penalties assessed---some against well-known hospitals such as Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Centura-Health St. Anthony Hospital in Colorado, Sanford USD Medical Center in South Dakota and Alegent Creighton HealthCreighton University Medical Center in Nebraska. One-third of all eligible hospitals in Colorado and almost one-third of those in Nebraska were penalized. In Indiana and South Dakota, fewer than 20 percent were. Some hospitals like small critical access hospitals and children’s hospitals are exempt. So you see even the big well-known hospitals can pose safety risks to patients. Since most errors are caused by systemic failures, what can patients on their own do? You can examine data for hospitals in your state using the government’s Hospital Compare site http://www. medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.html, and check the http://patientsafetyamerica.com/ website of Patient Safety America. You should speak up if you think something isn’t right. “We are now at the point where I am asking patients who are sick and often in pain to be their own advocates for safety because the system hasn’t done its job,” says Jha. “We don’t expect airline passengers to advocate for safety when they get on an airplane.” Have you or a family member experienced a medical error? We want to hear from you. Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com. Editor’s note: The Rural Health News Service is funded by a grant from The Commonwealth Fund and distributed through the Nebraska Press Association Foundation, the Colorado Press Association, the South Dakota Newspaper Association and the Hoosier (IN) State Press Association.
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Frederick Enters IGA Public-Private Partnership with Miners Village Metro District for Colorado Blvd and SH52 Improvements Improvements to include roundabouts and other road improvements
FREDERICK, Colorado (June 4, 2015) – At the last board meeting, the Frederick Board of Trustees approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Miners Village Metropolitan District (MVMD) to make critical road improvements near Colorado Boulevard and State Highway 52 (SH 52) that will accommodate and entice future development. In the IGA, Frederick agrees to construct and pay $1,105,000 for the following improvements: Short extension of 5th St. across Colorado Blvd. Roundabout at intersection of Colorado Blvd. and 5th St. Roundabout at intersection of Colorado Blvd. and 13th St. As an alternate if funds permit, Frederick will construct additional capacity to accommodate the westbound SH52 traffic turning northbound onto Colorado Blvd. In addition, MVMD agrees to construct and pay $1,000,000 for the following improvements: Improving SH 52 and Flying Circle Blvd. intersection including installation of a complete four-direction traffic signal and the extension of William Bailey Dr. north of SH 52 for approximately 1,000 feet Establishing acceleration/deceleration lanes on SH 52 adjacent to Flying Circle Blvd. “This is a great example of a public-private partnership where both sides are working together to create improvements key to encouraging economic development within our community,” said Mayor Tony Carey. “The kinds of businesses we are trying to attract in terms of retail and primary employment want to start with a property that is shovel-ready with infrastructure already in place.” Coordination of this project will be handled by MVMD and the Town will pay 5% of the project cost to MVMD for construction management and oversight. MVMD will also coordinate the bidding of the project, which is currently in the design phase. Construction is expected to begin in approximately 90 days. You can stay up to date on all of Frederick’s road construction projects by signing up for email updates at www.frederickco.gov/ emailupdates.
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Got Kids?
High Plains Library Offers Summer Library Reading Adventures
(Greeley–May, 2015) – Year after year, study after study has revealed that kids and teens who engage in reading over the summer months are less likely to experience summer learning loss, and will be far more ready to step into the classroom at the beginning of the school year. If the idea of getting the children in your life to do anything resembling school during the summer makes you cringe and throw-up your hands; have no fear! Your library is all about disguising reading and learning in a fun, entertaining and free environment. This summer why not take a chance and do something a little different? Let High Plains Library District (HPLD) help you help the kids and teens in your life with our Summer Reading Adventure. HPLD has rebuilt its traditional summer reading program. Now called the Summer Reading Adventure, the libraries are setting their sights high by introducing new elements that focus on building 21st century skills, incorporating technology, and allowing kids to take ownership for their goals. “Our main objective is to keep growing brains active by providing activities and programs that are fun, entertaining, and keep kids thinking and learning all summer long,” said Kelli Johnson, Public Information Manager for High Plains. “The program is the perfect mix of reading (and we’re not picky about what you read) and doing, learning and experiencing things all summer long.” Kids and teens ages 0-18 can take part in the fun, laid back superhero themed summer adventure which starts May 31 and goes until August 1. Stop by a library in Greeley, Evans, Kersey, Erie, Firestone or one of our Outreach stops to sign up and get your reading log (registration is also available online at www.MyLibrary.us). When you pick up your reading log, you’ll receive a Super Buck just for registering! The Super Buck will give you a dollar off fines and fees and is good until December 2015. Then you can start filling out your log. You’ll not only be reading, you’ll get the chance to do activities like creating your own comic book and writing a letter to an everyday hero. When you finish a section of the reading log, bring it back to receive a prize. But wait that’s not all! There are also plenty of phenomenal programs you can attend to repel your arch-nemesis, Mr. Boredom. Attend a superhero training camp, make your own movie, decorate super cakes and cookies, play sports with soccer heroes, meet brave dogs, draw with a DC comic artist, and more!
June 10, 2015
Karen Pelzer, Former Chairman of Weld GOP, Dies
Karen Pelzer, former chairman of Weld GOP, passed away Sunday at Hospice of Northern Colorado surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm Thursday at the Allnutt Macy Chapel in Greeley. Funeral services will be at the Calvary Church of Greeley at 11 am Friday, June 5, with viewing starting at 10 am and interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens to follow. Memorial contributions may be made in Karen’s name to the Weld Food Bank, Hospice of Northern Colorado, or the Pregnancy Resource Center, all organizations Karen supported, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view an online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com Karen was born in Greeley and spent all her days there. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 1980 with a major in communication and minors in journalism and business. Upon graduation, Karen began a career in Human Resources. In 1997, she left the corporate world behind and joined her brother, Carl Moore, in opening Wm. Moore Jewelers in downtown Greeley. She became active as a volunteer for the Republican Party in 2004. In 2009, she was elected to her first term as Chair for the Weld County Republican Party, a position she was re-elected to in 2011 and 2013. She had been actively serving as the Chair in her third term until shortly before her death. Karen was named to fill a vacancy on the State Executive Committee by then State GOP Chair, Dick Wadhams, in 2010 and was then elected to be the 4th Congressional District Representative to the State Executive Committee in 2011 and again in 2013. Karen was also one of three people elected to represent the 4th Congressional District as Delegates at the National Republican Convention in Tampa, FL, in 2012. She was elected by her fellow Delegates to serve as one of two Coloradoans on the Credentials Committee at the Convention. Karen is survived by her husband, Neil J. Pelzer of Greeley; her mother, Marijane L. Moore of Greeley; two brothers, W. Carl Moore (Ginger) of Greeley and R. Curt Moore (Kira) of Windsor; one niece, Abigail P. Moore of Greeley; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Conserve Time and Water While Growing Beautiful and Productive Gardens
By Melinda Myers Reduce your workload, increase productivity and be water wise, whether you are planning, planting or already harvesting produce or enjoying beautiful floral displays from your garden. Container gardeners may want to invest in self-watering pots. These containers have built-in reservoirs to reduce watering frequency. Commercial and homemade self-watering devices can also reduce watering frequency. Just make sure to test their effectiveness before leaving town. Or consider a one-time investment in a drip irrigation system designed for container gardens. Drip irrigation and soaker hoses are also a great way to water in-ground plantings. These irrigation systems apply the water directly to the soil which reduces water lost to overspray, evaporation and runoff. They also reduce the risk and spread of disease by preventing water from settling on the leaves of the plants. Opt for a micro irrigation system if your water has a high mineral content. These minerals can build up and clog soaker hoses. Micro irrigation systems experience fewer problems and the nozzles can be cleaned to prevent clogs. Because the nozzles can be clipped onto stakes, tomato towers or other supports, this system makes it easy to deliver water right to the plants. Raised bed gardens will also benefit from irrigation systems. Elevated gardens often dry out more quickly than their in-ground counterparts and need more frequent watering. Some, like the Raised Bed Snip-n-Drip soaker system (gardeners.com), are easy to assemble and allow you to water when needed. Further save time by using preformed corners with built-in spigots when constructing raised beds. Simply slide the boards into the metal corner pieces to create the raised bed. Some corner systems, like Aquacorner, have built-in spigots to make irrigation even simpler. Correctly installed irrigation systems can help conserve water by ensuring you water properly and only when needed. Plus, using a timer and an irrigation system allows you to apply water at the best time for the plants. Just set the timer for early in the morning when less water is lost to evaporation - and the plants will be watered even if you are not home. Always water thoroughly and only as needed to encourage plants to develop deep root systems that are more drought-tolerant. Be sure to avoid high nitrogen, fast release fertilizers that promote lush succulent growth which needs more frequent watering. Further conserve water and time spent watering by grouping moisture-loving plants together. You can provide needed water more efficiently and avoid overwatering nearby drought-tolerant plants. And remember to mulch your garden. A thin layer of shredded leaves, evergreen needles or other organic matter helps conserve moisture and reduces erosion. As the mulch breaks down, it helps improve the soil, while decreasing its’ water needs. So make this the year you take a break from watering, while continuing to enjoy beautiful and productive gardens. Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment segments. Myers is also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Myers’ web site, www.melindamyers.com, offers gardening videos and tips.
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Aims Preparing Weld County’s Workforce for Tomorrow’s Careers ing with industry to reinvent it through hybrid training. by Ashley Valenzuela-Ruesgen The future of workforce education is being developed every day though Career and For more information about pursuing a STEM career, please contact: Technical Education at Aims Community College. The college offers innovative and chalAshley Valenzuela-Ruesgen Business Outreach & Internship Coordinator lenging programs in Oil & Gas Technology, Construction Management, Industrial Tech(970) 339-6415 ashley.valenzuelaruesgen@aims.edu nology and Engineering in order to prepare Weld County students for tomorrow’s careers. John Mangin For example, the Applied and Environmental Technologies (AAET) Department has Department Chair Applied and Environmental Technologies (AAET) recently acquired a 6 axis LRMate 200ID/45 industrial robotic arm from FANUC. In(970) 339-6413 John.mangin@aims.edu dustrial robots are designed to assist manufacturers in increasing quality and production capabilities. The AAET Department will be using the robotic arm to teach students about programmable logic controllers (PLCs), automation processing, and robotics. Many industries now cite the ability to understand PLCs and automation processing as minimum qualifications for many positions. An understanding of technology and how it intertwines with everyday life is quickly Denver- Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages outdoor enthusiasts and recreationbecoming the norm for many employers. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathists to celebrate National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6 on Colorado trails. ematics (STEM) fields are evaluating hybrid approaches to teaching and training. For Now in its 23rd consecutive year, and initiated by the American Hiking Society, Naexample, there has been a rise in mechatronics training across manufacturing and engitional Trails Day, is the largest annual trails celebration and promises to deliver a wide neering organizations. Mechatronics can be understood as an engineering process that variety of outdoor activities for the public to enjoy. includes a combination of mechanical, electrical, computer, control, and telecommuniGet outdoors and experience the unique panorama of Colorado while horseback riding, cations engineering. Anticipating the increased importance of hybridity in engineering, hiking, biking or off-highway vehicle riding on more than 30,000 miles of trails throughAims recently acquired a level 1 series 870 mechatronics system. The new system is an exout the state.Accept the challenge to explore a nearby trail, learn a new outdoor skills, or cellent example of a technical education learning system tailored to assist in introducing support the volunteer efforts of trail organizations with friends and family. essential skills for occupations in advanced manufacturing and automation. The system is Recreation destinations may be closer than you think. used to teach system concepts, safety and machine operation, sequencing, programming, There are lots of opportunities to get from urban, settled areas into more remote, rural and integration skills. areas on trails,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s State Trails Manager Tom Morrissey. It is important to note that STEM fields are not perceived to be as far removed from the “Coloradans love their trails.” Social Sciences and Humanities as once believed. In fact, many employers are seeking and The latest state recreation plan determined that Coloradans spent 250 million activity expecting a broad scope of knowledge regardless of your career trajectory. For example, days, or almost 50 days per person on a Colorado trail. this is exhibited in Anthropology where Anthropologists now use 3D printing technology Many trails in Colorado lead right to the mountains, like Horsetooth in Fort Collins, or to reconstruct fossils. Geospatial technologies are utilized to map artifacts and structures. Pikes Peak Trail in Colorado Springs. In fact, technology has become so engrained and essential in our daily lives that major Not sure what trail to visit? The CPW Parks Guide highlights the many trails in the state companies hire “Corporate Anthropologists” to assess how humans use technology. Corparks that are non-motorized, Off Highway Vehicle, and Horse accessible. Go to: http:// porate Anthropologists apply anthropological skill sets to the product development procpw.state.co.us/Documents/ParksBrochureWeb.pdf. cess of individual technologies to ensure that the new product line is well received. The View Colorado Parks and Wildlife Trail Maps on the go by viewing the maps in the relationship between humans and technology has expanded so rapidly and extensively Avenza PDF Maps App on IOS and Android smartphones. PDF Maps is a mobile map apthat it now has its own form of research known as “Cyborg Anthropology” which is the plication that enables you to access Colorado Parks and Wildlife Trail maps online using study of the interaction between humans and technology. The essence being how technolApple’s iOS or Google’s Android smartphones or tablet. The best part is that your device’s ogy affects culture. built-in GPS is used to track your location on the map. Technology is rapidly changing how we work, play and live. The labor market is changLand trails aren’t the only path. Barr Lake State Park offers a unique water trail exing even for occupations that have historically been perceived to not rely on technology. perience. Water trails are recreational routes on waterways with a network of points for This is important because it is not just our communications, manufacturing, engineerlearning about aquatic habitat. Water trails provide both conservation and recreational ing, and construction companies that are experiencing a shift. In a paper released by the opportunities. Barr Lake’s water trail will open on July 11, 2015. Come by and try it out! University of Oxford titled “The Future of Employment: How Susceptible are Jobs to The CPW website also offers state parks maps that have trails labeled throughout the Computerisation?”, Oxford researchers estimate a 92% chance that fast-food preparapark for your convenience. This helps narrow down your search if you are looking to get tion and serving will be automated in the near future. In short, there is a projection that away for the day or find a trail in a state park close to home. robots may replace fast food workers. Technology has been a driving force in spurring User fees for Off Highway Vehicles and snowmobiles generates $5.5 million that is put innovation for food companies and businesses around the world. The idea of automated back into the care and operation of trails. Nonmotarized trails depend upon a variety of fast food service is just the tip of the iceberg. Companies such as “Makr Shakr” have creresources like the federal highways Recreational Trails Program, National Parks System’s ated a prototype robotic bartender. Makr Shakr strives to empower individuals with new Land & Water Conservation and Great Outdoors Colorado for more than $2.5 million to robotic interactions within the food and beverage industry. Innovation and creativity has help build and maintain trail systems in Colorado. also spurred inventions known as the “Foodini”. The Foodini was created by a company For more information regarding trails in Colorado or the trails program go to: https:// named “Natural Machines” and has the capability to 3D print food. The company is curcpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Pages/Trails.aspx or visit www.NationalTrailsDay.org. rently working with major food manufacturers to create pre-packaged food capsules that CPW is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and can be loaded into the printer to make a vast variety of foods. The instant food replicator registration fees to support its operations, including: 42 state parks and more than 350 that was showcased in the Jetsons and Star Trek is slowly becoming less and less futurwildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and huntistic. ing, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outOne should consider the following statistics provided by the “National Math and Scidoor education. CPW’s work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic imence Initiative” and the United States Department of Commerce’s Economics & Statistics pact annually throughout Colorado. Administration: For more news about Colorado Parks and Wildlife go to: http://cpw.state.co.us The number of science and engineering bachelor’s degree completions has grown by For more information about Colorado Parks and Wildlife go to: http://cpw.state.co.us 19% from 2009 to 2013, compared with 9% growth for non-S&E disciplines (NMSI). Of the 15 Major Study categories, engineering has the highest median earnings, yet less than 20% of students choose a STEM path (NMSI). In 2008, 59 percent of all jobs in the U.S. economy required post-secondary education. By 2018, it is projected that 63 percent of all jobs in the U.S. economy will require postsecondary education (NMSI). In 2010, there were 7.6 million STEM workers in the United States, representing about 1 in 18 workers (ESA). STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17.0 percent from 2008 to 2018, compared to 9.8 percent growth for non-STEM occupations (ESA) STEM workers command higher wages, earning 26 percent more than their nonSTEM counterparts (ESA) STEM degree holders enjoy higher earnings, regardless of whether they work in STEM or non-STEM occupations (ESA). Science, technology, engineering and Aims Community College sets the stage for mathematics are driving our nation’s inyour future with a high-quality education at the most affordable novation. Tomorrow’s workforce will gentuition rate in Weld County. You’ll learn in a community of erate new ideas and as a result, foster new industries. Not only will a college credensupport with expert faculty, students dedicated to success, and tial be essential to workforce competitiveworld-class programs designed to place you at the front of your ness, but STEM training will be the key chosen field. The moment is now. to sustaining a highly skilled workforce. America’s workforce is not being replaced, but at Aims Community College collaboratW W W. A I M S . E D U / C R E E K GREELEY | WINDSOR | LOVELAND | FORT LUPTON | ONLINE
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Where to find Farm Fresh Markets in Boulder, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Weld & Yuma Counties
Boulder County
Aspen Moon Farm Certified organic and biodynamic 7927 Hygiene Rd. Longmont (303) 808-9583 info@aspenmoonfarm.com www.aspenmoonfarm.com May 1 - June 15 (for organic starter plants) June 15 - December 20 (seasonal organic produce and pumpkins) Self-serve, daily, 10 a.m - 6 p.m. Tours available. Spring to Fall, by appointment only. West of 17th Ave. and Hover Rd. 17th Ave. turns into Hygiene Rd. B Bar S Ranch 282 Twin Sisters Rd. Nederland, CO 80466 (303) 442-1995 or (303) 648-3758 (303) 696-1459 (fax) www.bbarsranch.com Order by phone, fax or mail. Orders must be received by September 3, 2015. BookCliff Vineyards 1501 Lee Hill Rd., Unit #17 Boulder (303) 449-9463 winery@bookcliffvineyards.com www.bookcliffvineyards.com Year-round Thursday - Sunday, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. From Denver drive north on Highway 36 which turns into 28th St. in Boulder. Drive through town heading north towards Lyons. Lee Hill Road is the last street on your left as you exit Boulder, just north of the Holiday Drive-In sign on your left. Turn left onto Lee Hill and take an immediate right at the first opportunity. We are located in Unit 17. Boulder Farmers’ Market (303) 910-2236 atyourservice@bcfm.org www.bcfm.org April 4 - November 21 Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 6 - October 7 Wednesday, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. On 13th St. between Canyon Blvd. and Arapahoe Ave. Colorado Aromatics Farm NEW 13651 N. 115th St. Longmont CO 80504 Store: 340 Lashley Street, Unit 220 Longmont CO 80504 (720) 515-0772 www.coloradoaromatics.com Tours available as arranged. We take Online orders or shop our store. Colorado’s Best Beef Company 4791 Jay Rd. Boulder (303) 449-8632 (call fi rst) info@cobestbeef.com www.naturalbeef.com Year-round Weekdays, by appointment only Cottonwood Farm 75th St. and Arapahoe Rd. Boulder (720) 890-4766 www.cottonwoodfarms.com Fall Fest September 27 - October 31 Daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. East of Boulder, 4 miles on Arapahoe Rd., south on 75th St. to entrance. Cure Organic Farm 7416 Valmont Rd. Boulder
(303) 666-6397 cureorganicfarm@yahoo.com www.cureorganicfarm.com May 1 - December 15 Wednesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tours available. April - May and September - October Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ela Family Farms/Silver Spruce Orchards (970) 872-3488 (call first) info@elafamilyfarms.com www.elafamilyfarms.com June – December Farm2Table Trading Post/Rocky Mtn. Pumpkin Ranch 9057 Ute Hwy. Longmont (303) 684-0087 colotradingpost@gmail.com www.farm2tabletradingpost.com May - October 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. General Store: Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. On north side of Hwy. 66 just west of Hover Rd. Father Earth Organic Farm 8881 Elgin Drive Lafayette (303) 494-4500 (call first) hodjelodje@comcast.net www.fatherearthorganicfarm.com Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours available by appointment only From Baseline and Hwy. 287: go west on Baseline 2.2 miles. Cross the railroad tracks and turn right onto Elgin Dr. From Baseline and 75th: go east 2 miles and turn left (north) onto Elgin Dr. (the street before the railroad tracks). Goodwin Garlic 11277 North 66th St. Longmont (720) 934-4460 cell (call first) rchrisgoodwin@aol.com Call for appointment 2 miles west of Hygiene. Call for directions. Isabelle Farm 1640 W. Baseline Rd. Lafayette (303) 817-6824 farmstand@isabellefarm.com www.isabellefarm.com Farm Store January - May Thursday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. June - December 23 Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. U-pick pumpkin patch September 25 - November 1 Daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tours available by appointment for groups. The Isabelle Farm Store is located on the south side of Baseline Rd., about a quarter mile west of Hwy. 287 and a mile east of 95th St. Our u-pick pumpkin patch & Harvest Festival is located on the southwest corner of Hwy. 287 and Isabelle Rd. Jules Gourmet Catering 1849 Cherry St., Unit #7 Louisville (303) 926-1303 julie@julesgourmet.com and joe@julesgourmet.com www.julesgourmet.com14 American, Continental, French, Italian, Mexican Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lafayette Farmers’ Market 400 W. South Boulder Rd. (303) 902-2451 www.getfreshmarkets.com May 10 - September 6 Sunday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Behind the Lafayette Marketplace. Lafayette Peach Festival (303) 666-9555 events@lafayettecolorado.com www.lafayettecolorado.com August 15 Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. On Public Road in Old Town
Longmont Dairy Farm (303) 776-8466 customerservice@longmontdairy.com www.longmontdairy.com Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Longmont Farmers’ Market 9595 Nelson Rd. (303) 910-2236 atyourservice@bcfm.org www.bcfm.org April 4 - November 21 Saturday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Boulder County Fairgrounds. Longmont Farmers’ Market (303) 910-2236 atyourservice@bcfm.org www.bcfm.org June 3 - September 30 Wednesday, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. On 5th Avenue between Main St. and Kimbark. Louisville Farmers’ Market 824 Front St. (303) 902-2451 www.getfreshmarkets.com May 30 - October 10 Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Downtown Louisville on Front and Walnut Streets at the Steinbaugh Pavilion. Monroe Organic Farms, LLC. (970) 284-7941 jacquie@monroefarm.com www.monroefarm.com June 15 - October 31 Daily, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours are available upon request. Morton’s Organic Orchards (970) 464-7854 (call first) dmort0374@aol.com www.mortonsorchards.com Mid-June - End of September Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Farm is located in Mesa County. Munson Farms 7355 Valmont Rd. Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 442-5330 or (720) 971-8847 www.munsonfarms.com July 15 - October 31 Daily, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. U.S. 36 to Pearl St. (in Boulder), east on Pearl to Valmont, east to 75th and Valmont. Ollin Farms 8627 N. 95th St. Longmont (303) 717-0586 info@ollinfarms.com www.ollinfarms.com June - October Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tours available. Ollin Farms is located between Longmont and Niwot on 95th St. Redstone Meadery 4700 Pearl St., #2A
Boulder (720) 406-1215 info@redstonemeadery.com www.redstonemeadery.com Year-round Monday - Friday, 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tours: Monday - Friday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Located on 47th St. (east of Foothills Pkwy.) between Pearl Parkway and Valmont Rd. Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch 9059 Ute Hwy. Longmont (303) 684-0087 (call fi rst) rmprhome@comcast.net www.rockymtnpumpkinranch.com September - October Daily, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tours available (call fi rst). 9 miles west of I-25 on Hwy. 66 (Ute Hwy., Longmont). Stonebridge Farm 5169 Ute Highway Longmont (303) 823-0975 (call first) jmartin@greenspeedisp.net www.stonebridgefarmcsa.com www.frontrangebackyardviticulture.com May 9 - October Saturday, 11 a.m. on Tours available by appointment. 9/10 mile east of Hwy. 36 and Hwy. 66 intersection between Lyons and Longmont.
Larimer County
Bartels Land and Livestock Inc. 4400 Giddings Road Fort Collins (970) 493-3853 (call f rst) llavud@frii.com www.thebartelsfarm.com Mid-June - November Daily, by appointment I-25 Exit 271 (Budweiser exit), west 1 mile, north 2 miles, east 1/2 mile, on the north side of the road. Corn Maze/Pumpkin Patch 3424 E. Douglas Rd. Fort Collins (970) 493-3853 (call for more information) September 19 - October 31 Daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (weather permitting) Call for corn maze prices and group rates. I-25 Exit 271 (Budweiser exit) one mile west to Giddings, two miles north to Douglas Road, right one 1/2 mile east to the farm. Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum 4320 E. County Rd. 58 Fort Collins (970) 482-9168 info@beefamilyfarm.com www.beefamilyfarm.org May - October or by appointment Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. From I-25 take Exit 271 to east frontage road. Go north 4 miles to County Road 58, then 1/4 mile east. City of Loveland Farmers’ Market 700 S. Railroad Ave. (970) 962-2437 Jeanne.boswell@cityofloveland.org www.cityofloveland.org/farmersmarket www.facebook.com/cityoflovelandfarmersmarket Twitter:NoCOfarmersmrkt June 28 - September 27 Sunday, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fairgrounds Park (visit www.ci.loveland. co.us/parksre/fairgroundspark.htm). Turn west off of Highway 287 in Loveland onto First St., take the first left hand turn onto Railroad Ave. Fairgrounds Park will be
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Where to find Farm Fresh Markets in Boulder, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Weld & Yuma Counties
on the east side of the road. Colorado Agricultural Marketing Cooperative (CAMC) dba Ft. Collins Farmers’ Market “The oldest farmer owned market in Colorado.” 810 Harmony Rd (970) 495-4889 fortcollinsfarmersmarket@gmail.com www.fortcollinsfm.com Follow us on Facebook @ Fort Collins Farmers Market sponsored by CAMC. Mid-June - October Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. May - Mid-November Sunday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Southwest corner of Harmony Rd. and Lemay. In front of Ace Hardware in the parking lot. Colorado Agricultural Marketing Cooperative (CAMC) dba Loveland Farmers’ Market “The oldest farmer owned market in Colorado” 3133 N. Garfield (970) 495-4889 fortcollinsfarmersmarket@gmail.com www.fortcollinsfm.com Follow us on Facebook @ Loveland Farmers Market sponsored by CAMC. May - October Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Garfield St. and Orchard Rd. In parking lot in front of Hobby Lobby. Copoco’s Honey 2020 N. College Ave. Fort Collins (970) 493-2923 (call first) service@copocoshoney.com www.fortcollinshoney.com Year-round Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Drake Road Farmers’ Market 802 W. Drake Rd. Fort Collins (970) 218-5521 manager@drakeroadfarmersmarket. com www.drakeroadfarmersmarket.com April 18 - September 26 Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Northwest corner of W. Drake and Worthington. Ela Family Farms/Silver Spruce Orchards (970) 872-3488 (call first) info@elafamilyfarms.com www.elafamilyfarms.com June – December Estes Valley Farmers’ Market Downtown Estes Park (303) 775-9058 kvdennis@skybeam.com June 4 - October 1 Thursday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. In Bond Park on Main St. next to the public library. Fossil Creek Farms 7100 Silver Mist Ln. Fort Collins (970) 980-4096 (call first) stevenmaitland@yahoo.com www.fossilcreekfarmsllc.com June - October Tours available, call for appointment. From I-25 take the Windsor exit west onto Hwy. 392 (Carpenter Rd.) to Timberline Rd. Turn north on Timberline Rd., go about 1/2 mile then turn east onto Rock Castle Ln. Go about 1/4 mile then turn south onto Silver Mist Lane. Silver Mist Ln. dead ends at the farm.
Garden Sweet LLC 719 W. Willox Ln. Fort Collins (970) 690-3286 ryan@gardensweet.com www.gardensweet.com March 1 - October 15 Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tours available by appointment From Willox and 287 intersection in Fort Collins, head west 1/2 mile. Farm on south side of Wilcox.
Heritage Lavender, LLC 4809 Foothills Dr. Berthoud (303) 514-6504 (call f rst) heritagelavender@gmail.com www.heritagelavender.com June - September Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Or by appointment Tours by appointment only. 5 miles west of Berthoud on Hwy. 56, south on CR 23, west on Foothills Dr., look for the lavender! Jake Hill Farms 3225 E. 124th Ave. Thornton, CO 80241 (303) 589-8669 jakehillfarms@gmail.com www.Jakesfarms.com Larimer County Farmers’ Market 200 W. Oak St. Fort Collins (970) 498-6000 larimercountyfm@gmail.com www.larimercountyfarmersmarket.org facebook.com/larimercountyfarmersmarket May 16 - October 24 Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Larimer County Courthouse parking lot. From College Ave., west on Mountain, then south on Howes. The market is located at Howes and Oak St. Located in Old Town Fort Collins. Masonville Orchard 4545 Cobb Lake Dr. Fort Collins (970) 231-6399 (call first) waltrosenberg@yahoo.com www.masonvilleorchard.com Call for dates, days and hours. See web site for directions. Six orchards along the Front Range. Monroe Organic Farms, LLC. (970) 284-7941 jacquie@monroefarm.com www.monroefarm.com June 15 - October 31 Daily, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours are available upon request. Morton’s Organic Orchards Palisade (970) 464-7854 (call first) dmort0374@aol.com www.mortonsorchards.com Mid-June - End of September Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Farm is located in Mesa County. Rabbit Creek Emu Ranch 2051 Co. Rd. 82E Livermore (970) 493-9262 (call first) terry_turner@hughes.net Year-round Tours available by appointment. 40 minutes north of Fort Collins, 9 miles west of State Hwy. 287 off Cherokee Part Rd. (80C). Reed Farm 201 E. County Road 66E Fort Collins (970) 568-9630 or (970) 231-8667 (call
first) sue-george-reed@msn.com July - September Tours offered by appointment. North on Larimer County Rd. 16 from Colorado Hwy. 1 to Larimer County Rd. 66E then east to first driveway on the right, #201. Scofield Fruits, LLC 1821 W. Eisenhower Loveland (970) 622-8228 info@scofieldfruits.com www.scofieldfruits.com or www.coloradopeaches.com May - September Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Approximately 5.2 miles west of I-25 on Hwy. 34 (Eisenhower). West of Lake Loveland at the corner of Eisenhower and Van Buren next to McDonald’s (under the tent). Snowy Peaks Winery 292 Moraine Ave. Estes Park (970) 586-2099 info@snowypeakswinery.com www.snowypeakswinery.com Year-round Call for hours. At intersection of Hwy. 34 and Hwy. 36 take Elkhorn Ave. west to Moraine Ave., take a left. We are located at the top of the hill on the left hand side before you reach the giant slide. Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. County Rd. 31 D Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 667-3915 or (877) 667-3999 ranch@sylvandale.com www.sylvandale.com Year-round (except Christmas Day) Daily, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call to arrange appointment for tours or for more information. From I-25, take Loveland exit 257B. West on Highway 34 (aka Eisenhower Blvd.) toward Estes Park (and the Rockies!), about 13 miles. Ranch is between mile markers 84 & 83, entrance on north side, just off Hwy. 34. Wellington Farmers’ Market 3815 Harrison Ave. (720) 346-6871 wellingtoncofarmersmarket@gmail.com www.wellingtoncofarmersmarket.org July 4 - October 22 Thursday, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. The northwest lawn of Centennial Park at 3rd and Harrison. One block behind Cleveland Ave. (Wellington’s Main St.).
Logan County
Owl Tree Land and Livestock NEW 8759 Highway 61 Sterling (970) 522-2799 (call first) lmthayer@kci.net Year-round Daily, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or by appointment Tours available by appointment 11 miles southeast of Sterling on Hwy. 61, just past County Rd. 20. Third place on the west side of the highway. Stahley Melons 11045 Hwy. 6 Merino (970) 522-5673 www.stahleymelons.com Seasonal Late-July - Frost Daily, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1 mile southwest of Merino on Hwy. 6.
Morgan County
Edwards Right Price Market &Edwards Flowerland 1201 E. Platte Ave.
Fort Morgan (970) 867-5211 or (970) 867-3959 edwardsfld@edwardsmarket.com or edwards@edwardsmarket.com www.edwardsmarket.com or www.edwardsflowerlandco.com Year-round Daily, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. East edge of Fort Morgan on Hwy. 34
Just What Grows Gardens 25641 County Road T.9 Brush (970) 842-9863 or (970) 370-1712 (call f rst) justwhatgrowsgardens@gmail.com May 20 - Frost Daily, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tours available. Located off of Interstate 76 between Fort Morgan and Brush. Go north on Dodd Bridge exit, cross the river and turn right on County Road T.9. Go 1.6 miles. Look for the yellow house! Pope Farms Produce & Pope’s Farms Corn Maize and Pumpkin Patch Hwy. 39 & I-76/Hwy. 34 Junction Wiggins (970) 381-1207 popefarmscornmaize@hotmail.com Produce Stand July - October Thursday - Monday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Reuben Bostron Farms, Inc. 16497 CR 24 Fort Morgan (970) 867-2167 (call first) or (970) 3801999 Year-round By appointment. East of Fort Morgan on I-76 to Dodd exit, south 1 1/2 miles.
Weld County
Anders Farm 8443 Hwy. 85 Fort Lupton (303) 857-6321 (daytime) (303) 857-2158 (evening) July 10 - October 1 Daily, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 3 miles north of Fort Lupton on U.S. Hwy. 85, west side of the highway. Anderson Farms 6728 County Road 3 ¼ Erie (303) 828-5210 info@andersonfarms.com www.andersonfarms.com September 23 - November 1 Call for hours. I-25 to Exit 235 (Hwy. 52). Go west 3 1/2 miles to Rd. 3 1/4 and go north about 1/2 mile. Blue Sky Natural Angus 33901 N. Hwy. 257 Windsor (970) 222-7147 Rbluesky8@msn.com www.blueskyfarmcolorado.com Chapmans Produce 31985 WCR 17 Windsor (970) 686-2324 Approximately July 10 - October 10 Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Located 1 mile south of Eastman Park Drive on 7th St. (WCR 17). From Hwy. 34: 4 miles north on WCR 17, west side of road. Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market Town Park (970) 535-4477 downtownmeadfarmersmarket80542@ gmail.com http://townofmead.org/2162/Downtown-Mead-Farmers-Market
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Where to find Farm Fresh Markets in Boulder, Larimer, Morgan, Weld & Yuma Counties
June 7 - August 30 Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. I-25 exit 245. Go west on Welker Ave., right on Main St. Town Park will be on the right. Erie Farmers’ Market Wells St. (303) 902-2451 www.getfreshmarkets.com June 18 - September 19 Thursday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Between Pierce & Briggs
Ewe Bet Ranch 1850 E. Hwy. 60 Loveland (970) 635-2379 or (970) 203-4267 cell (call first) beemer@ewebetranch.com www.ewebetranch.com Year-round Daily Tours available. 2.7 miles east of Hwy. 287 on Hwy. 60 (Campion Road). Dirt driveway is on south side of the road. Call for directions. Flippin’ Fresh Foods LLC 14197 CR 38 Platteville (970) 737-2536 (call first) jamielyn.flippinfreshfoods@gmail.com lynette.flippinfreshfoods@gmail.com Year-round Daily, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tours available by appointment only. Frederick Market 105 5th St. (720) 382-5513 bcunningham@frederickco.gov www.frederickco.gov June 4 - September 24 Thursday, June - July, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. August - September, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. I-25 to Hwy. 52, east on 52, north on Colorado Blvd. (CR13) and east on 5th St. The market will take place at Crist Park on 5th St. FRITZLER’S FARMS INC Fritzler’s Sweet Corn 20861 County Road 33 La Salle (970) 737-2129 glen@fritzlermaze.com www.fritzlermaze.com Mid-July - August Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Come early - closing time will be adjusted daily by sweet corn supply) Follow us on Facebook at Fritzler’s Sweet Corn for additional information. Fritzler’s Corn MAIZE and Giant Pumpkin Patch 20861 County Road 33 La Salle (970) 737-2129 glen@fritzlermaze.com Mid-September - Halloween Scream Acres opens late September Check out our web site for special events
including field trips, group discounts, birthday parties and additional information. Colorado’s Original and Premier Corn Maze: Fun fall activities for all ages including a 15-acre corn maze, mini roller coaster barrel train ride, pumpkin cannons, pedal gocarts, pillow jumps, giant slide, paintball buses and so much more! Hours, prices and additional information at www.fritzlermaze.com. Pumpkin Patch U-pick pumpkins sold by the pound as well as other fall decorating items - open same hours as the maze. “Scream Acres” An eerie and darkened corn maze ending with a trip through an outdoor prop-filled haunted corn field. Spine chilling! Additional haunts include Zombie Paintball Slayer - be the hunter not the hunted as you ride the paintball bus in search of live actors. Hours, prices and additional information at www.Screamacres.net Follow us at Scream Acres. Greeley Farmers’ Market at the Depot 902 7th Ave. (970) 350-9783 www.greeleygov.com/fm May 16 - October 31 Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. July 8 - September 30 Wednesday, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. U.S. Hwy. 85 to 8th St. exit, west on 8th St. to 7th Ave., south on 7th Ave. one block. From the west: U.S. Hwy. 34 Business (10th St.) to 7th Ave. The market is at the northeast corner of 7th Ave. and 10th St. High Altitude Organics, Inc. 25572 County Road 32 La Salle, CO 80645 (970) 284-7889 (call first) patsy@highaltitudeorganics.com www.highaltitudeorganics.com www.facebook.com/HighAltitudeOrganics Year-round Any day, hours flexible, call first. Tours available. Hoffman Farms, LLC NEW 33177 Pikes Peak Dr. Greeley (970) 978-6765 (call first) hopsandpeppers@gmail.com www.hopsandpeppers.com Tours by appointment. Huwa Reserve, LLC NEW 4626 CR 65 Keenesburg (720) 538-6283 (call first) anna@huwareserve.com www.huwareserve.com Year-round Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours available. Mazzotti Farms & Pumpkin Patch 24120 WCR 8
Hudson (303) 536-4089 amazzotti@aol.com www.mazzottifarms.com October 1 - October 31 Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, school tours by appointment I-76 E to Hudson exit, east 2 miles to Road 49, then south 2 miles to Road 8, on the corner of WCR 8 and WCR 49. Miller Farms Corn Maze & Fall Festival 13912 CR 19 Platteville (970) 785-6133 millerfarms80651@aol.com www.millerfarms.net Labor Day - Mid-November Daily, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. I-25 to Exit 243, east 5 miles on Hwy. 66. Monroe Organic Farms, LLC. 25525 WCR 48 Kersey (970) 284-7941 jacquie@monroefarm.com www.monroefarm.com June 15 - October 31 Daily, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours available upon request. Morning Fresh Farms 15121 County Road 32 Platteville (970) 785-2889 jwilkins@rmeggs.com www.morningfresh.com Year-round Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. I-25 to Longmont/Platteville Exit 243 (Hwy. 66), east to Hwy. 85, north on Hwy. 85 to 9th St., left (west) on 9th St. to Valley High School (1001 Birch St., Gilcrest, CO 80623). Pope Farms Produce & Garden Center “Colorado grown plants and produce” 6501 W. 28th St. Greeley (970) 590-9124 popefarm@hotmail.com www.popefarms.biz January - March Friday and Saturday River Garden Winery NEW 9490 County Rd. 25 Fort Lupton (303) 304-4064 (call first) rgwinery@gmail.com www.rivergardenwinery.com Year-round Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. or by appointment Other days by appointment Tours Saturday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. or by appointment From Fort Lupton go north on Hwy. 85 for 1 ½ miles to County Rd. 18, west on County Rd. 18 for 1 mile to County Rd. 25, north on County Rd. 25, 1 1/4 miles to winery. Sauer Family Beef 6681 County Road 50 Johnstown (970) 587-2112 (call f rst) cindy@sauerfamilybeef.com www.sauerfamilybeef.com Taking orders January - June. Tours by appointment only.
Spomer Bison Ranch 23675 WCR 27.5 PO Box 21 Milliken 80543 (970) 381-2880 redbarnbison@gmail.com www.redbarnbison.com Year-round Daily, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. or by appointment. Hwy. 34 between I-25 and Greeley, take 83rd Ave. south approximately 5 miles to ranch. From I-25 go east at the Johnstown exit. Go through Johnstown and Milliken on Hwy. 60, 2 miles east of Milliken continue straight on Two Rivers Parkway, north 2 miles to the ranch. From Hwy. 85 just north of Platteville, take Hwy. 60 north to Two Rivers Parkway, continue north 2 miles to the ranch. See map on web site.
Tigges Farm 12404 WCR 64 ½ Greeley (970) 686-7225 (July - October) (970) 576-8970 (November - June) notillkathy@comcast.net or info@ tiggesfarm.com www.TiggesFarm.com FREE Admission to the farm Food vendor on site Saturday & Sunday, September 26 through October 31 August Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. September (closed Labor Day) Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. October Daily, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. From west and north: I-25, take Hwy. 392 east through Windsor. Turn south on Rd. 27. Go to 64 1/2. Turn west, 1/2 mile on south side. From east and south: take Hwy. 34 to or from Greeley. Turn north on 83rd Ave. When road curves west, 1/2 mile on south side. Von Trotha - Firestien Farm at Bracewell 30951 County Road 27 Greeley (970) 686-2338 info@bracewellfarm.com www.bracewellfarm.com Tours available (by appointment). Northwest of Greeley at the intersection of 83rd Ave. and O St.
YUMA COUNTY
Lenz Family Farms 29220 County Road 54 Holyoke (970) 332-5499 lenzfarms@pctelcom.coop or rod@lenzfamilyfarms.com July 20 - January 30 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tours available (call for more information). 16 miles south of Holyoke, CO or 20 miles north of Wray, CO to County Road 54, 1/4 mile east on 54. Weathers Farms NEW 32741 County Rd. N Yuma (970) 630-3595 (call first) nathan@weathersfarms.net www.weathersfamilyfarms.net Year-round, beef Corn maze, seasonal Tours available, please call 6 1/2 miles east of Yuma on Hwy. 34. Located on south side of Hwy.
Information gleaned from Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Colorado Farm Fresh Directory. For more detailed information or for the mobile app: www,coloradoagriculture.com
June 10, 2015
Weld County Commissioners Featured in “Joy in Our Town” Episodes
WELD COUNTY, CO – Weld County Commissioners Barbara Kirkmeyer, Sean Conway and Julie Cozad are featured in upcoming episodes of “Joy in Our Town”. Each television episode is 30-minutes and allows for community leaders to discuss a wide range of local issues and provide information to residents. Commissioner episodes will air in June on KPJR-TV channel 38 in the Greeley area and Weld County Comcast Cable channel 230. Commissioner Chair Kirkmeyer sat down with “Joy in Our Town” host Joyce Zounis to discuss how the fluctuations in the oil and gas industry may impact Weld County Government’s budget. “It is important to remind Weld County residents we have dealt with oil and gas price changes in the past,” said Kirkmeyer. “Weld County Government plans for these types of fluctuations by not increasing government and allocating money for a contingency fund.” During the show, Commissioner Conway spoke about the Weld County Road 49 Project, the largest road project in the county’s history. As I-25 and Highway 85 have become significantly more congested drivers have been using county road 49 to travel between Denver and Weld County,” said Conway. “Due to the increased use, it is crucial we make improvements to this corridor that will not only result in more efficient traffic flow but also a safer route for the traveling public.” Also on the show, Commissioner Cozad discussed what it is like to be a new commissioner including the numerous challenges as well as the rewards that come with the job. “I came into office with previous knowledge about Weld County Government from my time as a County Planner,” said Cozad. “Every day I learn something new, but I believe my past work experience really prepared me to step into this role.” For more information about “Joy in Our Town” visit the Trinity Broadcasting Network website at www.tbn.org.
Longmont Fine Arts & Music Festival at Roosevelt Park, Longmont, CO
Art is displayed and for sale in artist booths including jewelry, ceramics, photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture, drawing, painting, artisan crafts and more. The Live Music Stage features an eclectic mix of blues, folk, Americana and country music acts.
Longmont, Colorado, June 1, 2015 - Longmont Fine Arts & Music Festival at Roosevelt Park offers a stunning collection of juried fine arts and artisan crafts during a premier event, July 25 and 26. The festival is located at beautiful Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, CO. Professional artists are from Cortez, Colorado Springs, Bailey, Pueblo, Greeley, Longmont, Ft. Collins, and more in Colorado; and from Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Indiana, Utah, Florida, Arizona, South Carolina and Nebraska. Art is displayed and for sale in artist booths including jewelry, ceramics, photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture, drawing, painting, artisan crafts and more. The Live Music Stage features an eclectic mix of blues, folk, Americana and country music acts. Guests can listen while visiting with artists and are invited to be comfortable under the big tent and enjoy several cuisines including Asian stir fry, BBQ, ice cream, snacks, gourmet coffees, smoothies and more. Even the smallest artist is celebrated with a kids creative art making booth and face painting and can play in the park playground. Commercial booths are welcome and sponsorships are invited to help with this community wide event. Festival hours are Saturday, July 25, 9:30am to 7:00pm with a Sunset Concert at 7:00pm, and Sunday July 26, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Parking and admission is free and leashed dogs are welcome. Visit the festival website for details about the music schedule, location, parking, and for information about other 2015 summer art and music festivals by Colorado Event Design in Parker, Longmont and Denver at www.coloradoeventsandfestivals.com.
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Aims Community College Automotive Students to Compete in National Competition
GREELEY – Aims Community College automotive students, Dymond Braun, Benjamin Falconer and Grant Kennedy will be competing in the Automotive Refinishing and Collision Repair Technology competition at the national SkillsUSA Championships on Friday, June 5. Aims faculty member and the SkillsUSA advisor, Mike Hanscome, will accompany them. The competition takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The team earned the right to compete at the national championships after winning first place at the Colorado SkillsUSA Championships this spring. There were 500 Colorado SkillsUSA members in more than 40 technical and leadership areas that competed with the best skilled trades students at the Colorado conference. While in Louisville, Braun, Falconer and Kennedy will demonstrate the ability to perform skills based on tasks outlined by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The competition includes a series of workstations to assess skills in a variety of areas including surface preparation, spray gun operation, paint mixing, matching and applying, solving application problems, and determining finish defects. In addition to the technical skills, the Aims team will complete an interview, a written estimate and as ASE written exam. They will also have the opportunity to participate in leadership, citizenship and character development workshops and meet with industry representatives. “SkillsUSA, as one of the premier career and technical student organizations, provides a valuable stage on which students can showcase how SkillsUSA has been changing lives for the past 50 years. Through this organization, students discover and grow their career passions; they explore opportunities to serve their fellow students as officers at the local, state and national levels; and they are actively engaged in community service projects, using their occupational and leadership skills to benefit their neighbors, hometowns and the nation”, according to Colorado Skilled Trades & Technical Sciences SkillsUSA/TSA Colorado State Advisor, Tony Raymond. “SkillsUSA members represent more than 130 occupational titles that represent one-quarter of the jobs offered by our economy -- and they represent the key to our country’s future.” SkillsUSA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and is cited as a successful model of employer-driven youth development training program by the U.S. Department of Labor. For more information, go to http://www.skillsusa.org. Aims Community College is one of the most contemporary two-year colleges in Colorado. Founded in 1967 in Greeley, Aims has since established locations in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. Curriculum now includes 4,000 day, evening, weekend and online courses annually in more than 160 degree and certificate programs. Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Aims Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution.
June 10, 2015
Get Fresh at the Erie Farmers Market
Opening day of the new Erie Farmers Market will be June 18 at 5pm on Wells Street in Old Town Erie. The market is under new management by Kelly Williams of Kelly Enterprises, LTD. Kelly is no stranger to the natural foods and farmers market scene. Connecting communities has been her mission and passion for many years beginning with the inception and creation of Louisville Farmers Market 7 years ago and then the Lafayette Farmers Market 3 years ago. Having a background in natural foods, passion for all things local and filling the needs in these communities have helped her grow these markets and provide communities with vibrant and inviting marketplaces that benefit farms, vendors, local businesses and local economy. Envisioning opening day with 25 vendors which includes Colorado farms: Miller Farms, Andrea’s Organics, LaJoyia Farm, Mimi’s Gardens and Dragonfly Farms, , orchard: Palisade Peach Shack, flowers by McConnell and Sons, local wine, natural beef and meats, ready to consume foods, massage and natural body care, etc. has been her mission. Providing Erie with a market that reflects the needs and desires of the community is top priority. The support from the community, town government and Erie businesses has been tremendous and enthusiastic, they have stepped up in every way imaginable from sponsoring the market to community members volunteering to hang posters and other ways to promote the market. The Erie Farmers Market will sustain and grow every year only if sales support the farms and vendors. Happy vendors return and that attracts more quality and diverse vendors to the market. The Erie Farmers Market supports non profits by donating a booth every week and sponsors Erie based organizations such as the Erie Baseball Team as well as making donations to other fund raising causes. Bringing the best market possible to Erie is the main goal and any suggestions and feedback is always welcomed. Erie Farmers Market Wells Street between Pierce and Briggs Thursdays, June 18 – Sept 19 – 5pm – 8pm Kelly can be reached at 303-902-2451 getfreshmarkets.com/kellyenterprisesltd@gmail.com and on Facebook at Erie Farmers Market
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June 10, 2015
Carbon Valley Independent
CDOT Asks Motorists to “Drop the Distraction” This Summer Campaign Launch Coincides with CSP Enforcement Period
STATEWIDE — Of the 203,827 motorists involved in a crash on Colorado roadways in 2013, an estimated 24.4 percent of those crashes were attributed to distracted drivers. With this in mind, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is launching its summer Drop The Distraction campaign, aiming to reduce the number of distracted drivers on Colorado roadways. The campaign launch coincides with the Colorado State Patrol’s (CSP) distracted driving enforcement period, occurring from Tuesday, June 2, through Friday, June 5. CDOT will unveil a unique distracted driving outreach event — The Distraction Games — at CSP’s first ever safety fair on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The safety fair, which takes place at the Colorado State Patrol Academy in Golden, focuses on summer safety in a fun environment, and serves as a perfect fit for CDOT’s The Distraction Games — a series of educational and engaging activities that correlate with eye-opening distracted driving statistics. Teenage drivers, or those soon to earn their learner’s permit, are encouraged to stop by The Distraction Games to learn about the dangers of distracted driving. Upon completion, they will be offered prizes donated by partners and the opportunity to sign a pledge board, committing to drive distraction-free. “Distracted driving is a pervasive problem with young drivers so we hope these games serve as a wake up call to the dangers of such behavior,” said Sam Cole, Communications Manager for CDOT. “By reaching teens in a fun and engaging way we hope to instill good driving habits for life. The Distraction Games are an important reminder that cell phones and driving never mix.” CDOT will continue to bring The Distraction Games to community events and teenage hangout spots throughout July and August. As summer heads into the back to school season, CDOT will launch a paid media campaign designed to target teen drivers, many of which may have recently earned their licenses. “Between 2008 and 2013, there was a nine percent increase in the number of crashes caused by distracted driving in Colorado,” said Col. Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “Furthermore, teenage drivers are more likely than any other age group to be involved in fatal distracted driving crashes. We hope to curb that alarming trend by continuing to focus our enforcement efforts on distracted driving as well as impaired driving.” CDOT’s Drop The Distraction campaign educates motorists about the dangers of distracted driving. Throughout the summer, CDOT will attend community events, as well as develop educational collateral materials for public consumption. For more information about the campaign, including additional facts and the recent AAA Foundation report, visit codot.gov/programs/distracteddriving.
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Cheyanne Becerra, Frederick, Recognized on Dean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern College
WINFIELD, KS (05/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2015 semester. Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.0 equals an A) were eligible for the honor. Cheyanne Becerra, Frederick, is included on the list. Southwestern College is a private institution granting undergraduate and graduate degrees and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. About 1,700 students attend classes at the main Winfield campus, at six professional studies sites in Kansas and Oklahoma, or online around the world.
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Carbon Valley Independent
Denver International Airport Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DIA) opened to the public and captured the world’s attention with its striking tented roof structure and technologically advanced operations. Twenty years later, DIA has established itself as the number one economic driver and job creator in the region. Today, we begin a year-long 20th Anniversary celebration that includes milestones and events that will only continue to strengthen the airport’s position as an economic powerhouse. “DIA is a jewel in the nation’s aviation system, serving as the front door to our entire region for tens of millions of people every year,” said Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock. “With 32 months of growing international traffic, bolstered by new nonstop flights to Tokyo, Panama City and other major destinations, DIA is a gateway to the world – with abundant potential for the future.” The first major new airport to be built in the United States in 20 years, DIA has grown from serving 31 million passengers in 1995 to an all-time record of 53.4 million passengers in 2014. Today, DIA generates $26.3 billion in annual economic impact for the region and supports 188,338 jobs. It remains the largest and newest commercial airport in the United States, with room to double its current capacity and remain competitive in the growing global aviation marketplace. In addition to the opening of the new Westin hotel this fall, train service connecting DIA to downtown in just 35 minutes will begin in 2016. This year, the airport will also add new and improved customer services and amenities, such as customer experience zones, new comfortable seating, shopping and dining options that include touchscreen ordering in the recently expanded C Concourse, additional electrical outlets and other surprises. “With the new Westin Denver International Airport hotel and transit center, a renewed focus on customer service and room to grow our airport and commercial development, we are positioned well for the next 20 years,” said Kim Day, CEO of Denver International Airport. “Not only will we remain a strong global competitor, but we will continue to provide new economic opportunities that will generate more jobs.” At the same time, the airport continues to invest in its existing infrastructure, including a planned $46.5 million rehabilitation of runway 17L-35R this summer. The airport is also soliciting partners from the private sector for a possible redevelopment of the Great Hall inside Jeppesen Terminal, with the goal of relocating TSA and enhancing the overall passenger experience. At 53 square miles, DIA remains in the best position among U.S. airports to keep up with growing demand for air service while developing land not reserved for aviation purposes. The airport has the ability to double its runways and facilities to serve 100 million passengers a year, with an additional 9,000 acres available for commercial development. This land represents one of the most compelling real estate opportunities in the world, with the potential to generate large regional economic benefits and develop non-aviation revenue that reduces airline operating costs in Denver. “As we look to the future, DIA is positioned for another 20 years of continued success, growth and prosperity,” said CEO Day. “Under the leadership of Mayor Hancock, we are committed to adding new destinations, airlines and customer amenities that will solidify our place on the world map, and make Denver International Airport America’s favorite connecting hub, where the Rocky Mountains meet the world.”
June 10, 2015
“Photographs provided courtesy of Denver International Airport.”
For more information on the Summer Festival/Business Expo/Job Fair contact Lisa Shields at 970-535-2108 or lisa@meadchamber.org.