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Cr ea ting Communi t y by Connecting Neighbors The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. - Luke 20:17b 31st Annual Pig Roast Every Second Counts in an Emergency &

Rinn United Methodist Church, established in 1905, is hosting its 31st pig roast from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on June 14th this year.

Eating will be outside under a big canopy.

If weather is bad it will be moved indoors.

Entertainer is Dean Himes.

Our classic menu includes pulled pork and beef, baked beans, coleslaw, pasta salad, potato salad, dessert and a beverage.

The meal is $14 for adults and $6 for children 5 – 10. PLUS a bake sale in the church.

The church address is: 3783 Bella Rosa Parkway, Frederick (WCR 20 and I-25).

For more information call the church at (303)776-1578, e-mail the church at info@ rinnumc.org or go on our web site.

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 Call Volume has tripled since 2006 and is up 26% since 2020  Medical emergencies account for 79% of 911 calls  Service population has grown nearly 40% in the last decade and is projected to keep growing 7% annually  Revenues dropped by $4.3 million last year due to changes in state property tax laws and declining oil and gas valuations  Operating costs for fire stations have risen 33% since 2021  Demand for firefighters and paramedics has never been greater  Having enough trained firefighters and paramedics is critical  Access to reliable emergency equipment is essential

This is NOT a property tax  Out-of-town visitors/shoppers would help fund our emergency services  A half-cent sales tax would add just 5 cents to a $10 purchase  Many items would not be taxed, including groceries, prescriptions, diapers, and all other current state exemptions

 Firefighters & Paramedics  Add 12 within 2-3 years  Add 9 more by 2030  Retain & Train First Responders  Stay competitive to retain qualified firefighters and paramedics  Provide further training in medical and other emergency services techniques  Emergency Equipment  Emergency radio communication equipment  Self-contained breathing apparatus  Protective clothing  Thermal imaging cameras  Medical heart monitors  Diagnostic devices  Rescue equipment  Apparatus  Add two ambulances  Add two fire engines  Meet apparatus needs within 5 years For more information, visit www. yesfffd.org Look for your mail ballot arriving this week!

Voting is mail-in only and ballots must be postmarked by May 6.

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2025 FFFD Board Member Election Five candidates are running for a Director seat on the Frederick-Firestone Fire District Board of Directors. Get to know more about the candidates at: www.fffd.us/board-meetings  Jim Fox  Edward (Ed) Weimer  Jeffrey (Jeff ) Jurgena  Kathryn (Katie) Maselbas  Dawnn Short Look for your mail ballot arriving this week!

Voting is mail-in only and ballots must be postmarked by May 6.

Sharing Hunter’s Voice, dedicated to financially assisting families in purchasing Speech Generating Devices for their nonverbal child, is partnering with Tri Town Cruisers on June 21st to have a car show fundraiser at Rocky Mountain Christian Church at the Frederick Campus.

Food Trucks - free, and they get to keep all profits Booths - $60 flat fee for space, bring what you need Sponsorships appreciated. $300+ waives booth/table fee, get logo on official flyer, and receives a thank you plaque. See www.huntersvoice.net for more info.

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Spring Wishes Spring is here and we are ready for warmer weather!

Recap of events: * Our April meeting started our demonstrations for the 4H year and everyone received their manuals for the fair. * Several of our kids have started attending county workshops to help them get a jump on this year’s projects. * 4H registration has closed for this year but if you have interest in 4H you can still join as a discovering 4H member or a cloverbud.

Upcoming events: * Monthly Freethinkers meeting for May is the second Sunday 5/11 at 4:30.

Please contact us for the location. (Date and time may change

for holidays) * We are in full swing of fair prep as school is winding down.

Kids are working on their projects. * May is full of animal ID deadlines * June 7th - Camp cloverbud * Please check the newsletter at weld4H.org If you have questions about 4H please reach out to Rachael Smith at 4rachael. smith@gmail.com or Danielle Lammers at lammers4H22@gmail.com or 720-4703293 (leave a message).

Wishing you and your family the best. Firestone Freethinkers 4H Club. (Kenzie Lammers, reporter)

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Celebrating May 17, Happy Birthday Audrey!

You are loved more than you know.

Happy 6th Birthday Esadora! You are a kind & caring to your friends. You always amaze us with your large vocabulary and all the inventions/projects you make at home. Someday you are going to blow us all away!!! Love Mommy, Daddy, your furry siblings Zalya and Indy!

Happy 9th birthday Skyla!!

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Happy 2nd Birthday Tali bug! We love you so much and are grateful for you baby girl! What a fun presence and sense of humor you have. You bring so much joy to our family and our lives. Your smile always brightens every room and you’re well loved my dear. Our family needed you.

Always draw close to the Lord baby girl. We love you. May God bless you and keep you. Love, Daddy, Mommy, Knightley, Hearth, and Finan

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Mom, Dad, E & G” Happy birthday to our biggest girl who’s turning 8! We are so thankful for you Knightley. You’re silly, passionate, and the best biggest sister ever! We love spending time with you and getting to see your beautiful heart grow and deepen. Always draw close to the Lord. May God bless you and keep you sweet girl.

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Letter to the Editor: As residents of Frederick, we all have a stake in how our town grows.

A recent proposal to rezone a single, isolated plat of land from Public to R-2 at 320 Maple Street may seem like a minor change, but it is far from insignificant. This plat, designated as an Adaptive Neighborhood in the Comprehensive Plan, is not adjacent to most homes in town. However, the implications of this rezone should concern every resident in Frederick.

Why? Because this isn’t just one plat. Multiple parcels around Frederick are labeled Adaptive Neighborhood, a designation intended to allow for creative infill and diverse housing options.

But adaptive should not mean anything goes. The R-2 zoning classification is broad, allowing duplexes, triplexes, and multi-family dwellings that may be incompatible with the historic, small-town character that makes Frederick unique.

If this rezone is approved without stricter limitations or context-sensitive design requirements, it sets a precedent. Developers may pursue similar rezonings throughout these Adaptive Neighborhood areas, resulting in piecemeal intensification that strains infrastructure, increases traffic, and alters the fabric of our neighborhoods.

This is not an argument against growth. Thoughtful development that respects community character and scale is vital. But rezoning to R-2, especially in isolated instances, invites a patchwork of higher-density housing without cohesive planning. A better approach would involve targeted rezones with clear design guidelines that respect adjacent properties and ensure community input.

Let’s not dismiss this proposal as someone else’s issue. If you live anywhere near an Adaptive Neighborhood, your street could be next. Now is the time to pay attention and speak up. Please support the effort in opposing the rezone of 320 Maple Street from Public to R-2.

Frederick Citizens Opposed to 320 Maple Street Rezone

Carbon Valley Help Center The Carbon Valley Help Center is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community. Recently, we’ve seen a wonderful increase in people reaching out—whether to volunteer, adopt a shelf, or drop off food donations.

If you know anyone who would benefit from the assistance we offer, or to volunteer, please have them call us at 303-833-6626 or send us an email at carbonvalleyhelpcenter@gmail.com.

We currently have vacancies for the Secretary and Treasurer positions on our Board of Directors. If you’re interested in serving the community in one of these roles, please reach out to us at carbonvalleyhelpcenter@gmail.com.

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Area Mayors’ Report—For those of us who don’t attend meetings FIRESTONE MAYOR, DON CONYAC

Hello Firestone Residents, Recently the Little Thompson Water District (LTWD) sent a communication to Barefoot Lakes residents about their water service. In addition to being the treated water provider for Barefoot Lakes, LTWD is the Town’s partner in the St. Vrain Water Authority. Together, through the Authority, the Town and LTWD oversee the operations of the  

MEAD MAYOR, COLLEEN WHITLOW

 Responsible Growth: Mead Place, located at the northwest corner of Hwy 66 and CR 7, is a 154-acre mixed-use development currently under construction. The project includes 311 single-family residential lots, 13 acres designated for multifamily housing, and 29 acres of commercial space. As with all new developments in Mead, Mead Place is subject to impact fees—onetime payments to support public services. Additionally, developers are responsible for funding critical infrastructure improvements such as new

FREDERICK MAYOR, TRACIE CRITES

 As we welcome the energy of May, I want to thank you for being such an engaged part of our community. Whether it’s through casual conversation or celebrating milestones together, these connections are what make Frederick truly special.  Office Hours with the Mayor - This month, I’ve set aside a time on May 13, from 4 pm -5:30 pm for open office hours. These are informal sessions—no appointments needed—just dedicated time to sit down and talk with you. Whether you have a question, concern, or just want to share a story

St. Vrain Water Treatment Plant.  For a little bit of background, the Town and LTWD have recently been discussing several aspects related to future expansion of the Water Treatment Plant. That conversation is complicated as it centers around a critical water asset that will serve the Town of Firestone for generations. As is often the case in these kinds of matters, there isn’t always 100% agreement, and that’s fine. The Town will continue to work in good faith to reach the best, mutually beneficial outcome to serve all Firestone residents. What isn’t fine though, is LTWD’s attempt to influence ongoing negotiations by scaring Barefoot Lakes residents.  Barefoot Lakes is not served by the St. Vrain Water Treatment Plant. Not one household in Barefoot Lakes gets its water from the St. Vrain Water Treatment Plant. In fact, LTWD has no way of getting raw water to the plant to be treated, nor treated water

away from the plant to customers. Perhaps LTWD will at some point have the necessary supplies and infrastructure in place, but it doesn’t today. The implication that ongoing negotiations over future expansion, capacity, and financing have any impact on current Barefoot Lakes residents is misleading at best. It seems designed to scare barefoot Lake’s residents into pressuring the Board of Trustees into making a decision under a completely false premise.  The Firestone Board of Trustees is committed to the long-term health and viability of all our neighborhoods, and a big part of that is growing and improving our water supply portfolio and our treatment capacity. The St. Vrain Water Treatment Plant is an asset of critical importance to the Town’s future, and we expect the same is true for LTWD. As such the Town will continue examining and considering ways to make the best use of its assets and provide the best possible return on investment.

roads, turn lanes, roundabouts, and sidewalks, aligning with the Town’s commitment to ensuring that growth contributes to long-term sustainability.  Reliable Infrastructure: Mead’s first-ever Community Center is taking shape on 3rd Street, right next to Town Hall. The 11,000+ square foot facility will include a full-sized cross-court gymnasium, a multipurpose/programming room, and much-needed storage areas.

Site improvements include alley paving, new curbs and sidewalks, outdoor gathering spaces, and a dedicated parking lot. The Community Center is expected to open and begin offering programs by fall 2025.  Public Safety: The Mead Police Department, in partnership with TBK Bank, will host a free community shredding event on May 31 at Mead Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event offers residents a secure, convenient way to dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The Mead Police Department is committed to community policing by providing proactive, service-oriented programs that build trust, promote public safety, and support the well-being of residents.

 Fiscal Stability: In November 2024, the Town of Mead proposed a 1.0% sales and use tax increase to support key public safety priorities, such as hiring additional officers, expanding SRO coverage, and improving facilities and equipment. The measure was narrowly defeated by 189 votes. While it didn’t pass, the need for reliable police funding remains, and we will continue to seek community input on future funding solutions.  Connected Community: The Town of Mead will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on Saturday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. in Founders Park. This will be the second monument of its kind in Colorado, honoring families who have lost loved ones in military service. Stay updated on Mead’s events and projects by subscribing to our monthly Mead Messenger and signing up for email notifications: bit.ly/mead-emails. If you are new to Mead, check out the Resident Information page at bit.ly/47PocLg.

about your neighborhood, I’m here and happy to problem solve with you.  Community Tour & Talk – No Name Creek Park, May 21.

Our Community Tour & Talk series kicks off this month, and I couldn’t be more excited. We’re starting at No Name Creek Park, and I hope to see many of you there. These events are designed to bring Town staff, elected officials, and residents together to ask questions, offer feedback, and learn more about what’s happening in Frederick. From key infrastructure upgrades and road improvements to projects that support long-term water reliability and expand our parks and recreation offerings. We’ll also introduce the 2025–2026 Strategic Plan and show you how to track our goals and accomplishments using the Town’s new public dashboard. We look forward to sharing what’s ahead!  Celebrating Moms – Mother’s Day, May 11. To all the incredible mothers in Frederick- Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you enjoy a day filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of well-deserved pampering.  Honoring Our Heroes –Please Join us for the Carbon Valley Memorial Day Ceremony at Crist Park on Friday, May 23 at 4 pm to

take a moment to remember and reflect on the courage and dedication of those who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.  King Soopers Marketplace – Opening Soon in Frederick!  Frederick’s newest shopping destination is almost here! King Soopers Marketplace is preparing to open its doors in Frederick in the coming weeks! As the largest grocer in the Carbon Valley, this full-service marketplace will bring a new level of convenience, selection, and service to the community. This highly anticipated opening represents a major investment in Frederick’s future. The Marketplace will generate local jobs and fuel economic development. It’s the result of years of planning and partnership—and soon, it will be a reality.  Whether we’re welcoming new businesses, honoring our heroes, or connecting at local parks and events, it’s clear that this community thrives because of your involvement, your ideas, and your heart. Thank you for continuing to show up, speak out, and support one another. I look forward to seeing you this month—and as always, I’m proud to serve as your Mayor.

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CV Chamber initiates New Latino Network Committee

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Recommended Messaging Apps We’ve had several customers ask us about secure messaging recently. Last year it was disclosed that text messages between Apple and Android don’t use End-to-End Encryption (E2EE). This means (theoretically) that a message your iPhone sends to your friend’s Android could be compromised and read by others.

With Facebook/ Meta tracking, retaining, and selling almost everything about us, we need to look elsewhere for secure messaging. Messenger and WhatsApp are not recommended.

Other messaging apps that you may have heard of include Telegram, Session, Threema, and Signal. I’ll look at each with the following criteria in mind: • End-to-End-Encryption (E2EE) • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) • Allows texting, phone calls, and video calls.

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Telegram requires access to your Contact list and does not have full E2EE. Session doesn’t use true 2FA for authentication and is reportedly very slow.

Threema would get our recommendation EXCEPT for 2 things. First, it’s not free, so you may have a hard time getting your contacts to convert. Second, it’s not widely used, except in Germany. As Chris says about adopting new technology: “Cutting edge is good.

Bleeding edge is not.”

Signal is the app that we recommend. It’s got E2EE, works with Apple and Android, and only collects your phone number. I started using it a month ago and have convinced many of my non-technical friends to also make the switch. The one downside is that it uses centralized servers. For reasons that I don’t understand, decentralized servers are better. (Chris explained it to me, but it didn’t stick!) Signal allows audio and video calls in addition to texting.

Recent news about Signal doesn’t concern me. The reasons this was a problem are a) The person setting up the group chat included someone they shouldn’t have included, and b) US law states that government communications of this type must be preserved indefinitely. This chat was set up to delete all messages within a few weeks. There were other reasons, but those are the biggies.

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Carbon Valley Chamber News Join us for a special Monthly Luncheon on May 8th as we celebrate and award three outstanding graduating seniors from Carbon Valley! Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce to support their continued education. United Power - Carbon Valley Service Center at 9586 E I-25 Frontage Rd B in Firestone Thank you to all our members for your continued engagement and support. We look forward to another month of growth, collaboration, and exciting opportunities! info@ carbonvalleychamber.com www.carbonvalleychamber.com 501 Walnut St. | Frederick | 303-833-5933

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The chamber has introduced a new Latino Network Committee, with a goal to empower Latino business owners, support the broader business community and celebrate the cultural diversity. The Join Premier Member focus of the new initiative also includes finding ways help the specific needs of the Latino community by BecomePr raising awareness of chamber resources and benefits.

303.65 Jennifer Norman, the CV Chamber President, *Membership eligibility required. Minimum opening deposits w partnered with Jesse Esparza, Eastern Colorado Small Business Development, to start this committee.

The committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Chamber office, 501 Walnut Street, Frederick at 8.15am. The Networking Cafecito is held the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7.30am. Erie Coffee Roasters (ECR) in Frederick has graciously hosted two of the three so far monthly Cafecito gatherings. Co-owner, Libby Nelson, was happy to be a part of this new chamber initiative. Nelson said “we were looking for a way to reach out to this part of the community.” ECR also hosts a “Spanish Conversation Club” the second Saturday of the month at 10am facilitated by Teresa Nunez (helping people learn Spanish).

The last Cafecito was hosted by Casa Cortez. Owners Edith Urquizo and her husband Ruben, were excited by the turnout. Urquizo said it was nice “meeting new people and getting touch with other businesses, not just Latino.” She did notice an increase in business after the Cafecito, “not many people know about us.”

The committee would like the monthly Cafecito to rotate and change locations each month to further encourage the networking. The May 27th Cafecito will be held at the Dacono Donut Shop – Amazin Glaze Donuts 2, by owners Silvia and Kenny Herrera.

Marlen Estrella, with Premier Credit Union, is currently the only official Ambassador of this new committee. She is seeking additional volunteers to help reach out and connect with the Latino community. Estrella says, “We saw this committee as a great opportunity to reach out to the small businesses in Carbon Valley...help them grow and show them resources.”

For more information and to be a part of this new committee, contact Jennifer Norman at 303.833.5933 or email info@carbonvalleychamber.com.

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La Cámara de Comercio de CV inicia el Comité de la Nueva Red Latina

La cámara ha presentado un nuevo Comité de Redes Latinas, con el objetivo de empoderar los propretarios de impresas Latinas, apoyar a la rs Credit Union today. comunidad empresarial en general y celebrar la diversidad cultural. El enfoque de la nueva iniciativa remier.com también incluye encontrar formas de ayudar a las 57.7000 necesidades específicas de la comunidad latina al will apply based on account type. recaudar conocimiento de los recursos y beneficios de la Cámara. Jennifer Norman, presidenta de la Cámara de CV, se asoció con Jesse Esparza, Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas del Este de Colorado, para iniciar este comité.

El comité se reúne el primer Martes de cada mes en la oficina de la Cámara, 501 Walnut Street, Frederick CO a las 8:15 a.m. El Cafecito de Networking se lleva a cabo el quarto Martes de cada mes a las 7:30 a.m.

Erie Coffee Roasters (ECR) en Frederick, ha tenido la gentileza de recibir dos de los tres Cafecito reuniones mensuales hasta ahora. La copropietaria, Libby Nelson, estaba feliz de ser parte de esta nueva iniciativa de la cámara. —dijo Nelson—””Estábamos buscando una manera de llegar a esta parte de la comunidad””. ECR también alberga un “”Español Club de Conversación”” el segundo Sábado de cada mes a las 10 de la mañana, facilitado por Teresa Núñez (ayudando a la gente aprender Epañol). El último Cafecito fue organizado por Casa Cortez. Sus propietarios, Edith y Ruben Urquizo, se encontraron emocionados por la concurrencia. Urquizo dijo que “fue agradable conocer gente nueva y entrar en contacto con otras personas e empresas, no solo latinos””. Se notó un aumento en el negocio después del Cafecito, “”no mucha gente sabe de nosotros””.

Al comité le gustaría que el Cafecito mensual rotara y cambiara de ubicación cada mes para fomentar el networking. El Cafecito del 27 de Mayo se llevará a cabo en la tienda de donas en Dacono, Amazin Glaze Donuts 2, de los propietarios son Silvia y Kenny Herrera.

Marlen Estrella, de Premier Credit Union, es actualmente la única embajadora oficial de este nuevo comité. Ella está buscando voluntarios adicionales para ayudar con la meta de conectarse con la comunidad Latina. Estrella dice: “”Vimos este comité como una gran oportunidad para llegar a las pequeñas empresas de Carbon Valley... Ayúdarles a crecer e informarles sobre recursos disponibles para sus negocios””.

Para obtener más información y ser parte de este nuevo comité, comuníquese con Jennifer Norman al 303.833.5933 o envíe un correo electrónico a info@ carbonvalleychamber.com.”

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The NoCO CoC Board initiated this transition with the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) on November 26, 2024, seeking an agency to serve as the Collaborative Applicant and HMIS Lead. After a comprehensive review process, which included a special selection committee comprised of board members and a representative from the Lived Experience Council, the Board voted unanimously on February 11, 2025, to designate Homeward Alliance for this critical role.

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“This transition marks an exciting new chapter in the Continuum’s journey,” said the NoCO CoC Governing Board. “We are incredibly grateful for the groundwork laid by United Way of Weld County and are thrilled to welcome Homeward Alliance as our new lead partner. Together, we will continue to strengthen a responsive and resilient system that meets the needs of our community.”

The transition process has already begun and is expected to be complete by May 31, 2025. During this time, Homeward Alliance will work closely with NoCO CoC leadership, member agencies, and partners to ensure a seamless handoff and sustained momentum toward shared goals.

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Our current teams for Spring Hybrid are: Gary Shackleton - 3rd/4th Mike Moratelli - 5th grade Luke Dunker - 6th grade Gary Shackleton 7th/8th Our 7th/8th grade is coming off a championship season from the fall of 2024!

Our chapter plays both spring and fall tackle. Our coaches are dedicated to building the youth in this community by focusing on sportsmanship, skill development, and leadership. Our teams are coached by Mike Moratelli, Gary Shackleton and Luke Dunker.

Coach Dunker is also the school resource office at Coal Ridge Middle School.

Each year we participate in community events such as the 4th of July parade, homecoming parade, and host a jamboree in August which encourages the public to come and watch the boys scrimmage. Our local fire department comes to the field to cool the boys off with a spray down. Last summer we also were invited to be part of the Friends of Firestone event. Our players and parents come out to help clean up a resident’s yard.

We are so proud of the partnership we have created with our community! From participating in community service to being awarded a grant from the City of Firestone. Our sponsors, like MECO Coffee and Firestone Pediatric Dentistry, help make this all possible and we are so grateful to be part of such an amazing community! We ARE the community’s team!

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Pop Warner & Frederick’s Golden Eagles Summer Youth Tackle Football

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This is the third year for the Pop Warner league in Frederick. Thanks to Jennie Watts who pursued this option for the Frederick area as a result of her son having to travel to Longmont for football. Watts wanted to help create a program for Carbon Valley, so she simply “followed the process” and got the ball flying!

Tackle football helps develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination and strategic thinking!

Like other group sports, it fosters teamwork, communication and leadership! What makes the Golden Eagles special is they are part of the nonprofit organization Pop Warner Football league. While skills and teamwork are important, this group also has a focus on the scholastic side! All players must have at least a 2.5 GPA to participate. This is a student athletic program, with emphasis on “student”. Grades are reviewed throughout the year.

The league in Frederick is focused on youth ages 11 to 12 years. Watts hopes to grow the league so they can have more age groups. Last year they had 20 kids participating – 3 of which are from the Longmont group because of the bond created. There are 9 kids that have been with the program since the beginning. The league gives them a sense of family.

Watts has watched these kids from diverse family environments create a wonderful brotherhood that would not have happened without this organization.

They practice 5pm to 7pm on *Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and have game day on Saturday, (times vary). A partnership has been made with Frederick High School so they can practice on the field. Cerus Fitness has also partnered with the league and offers a discounted membership so the youth can build agility and fitness. *The workout days at Cerus are currently Mondays from 5pm to 6pm.

The summer season starts July 15, 2025, but registration has already begun. You can find information at www.pwfrederickfootball.com. The fee for the summer program covers two jerseys, pants, facility use, coaches and such that make any organization function, (helmets and shoulder pads not included).

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Health&WELL BEING Food for the Soul: How Do You Describe Yourself? Functional Training If someone were to ask you to describe yourself, what would you say? Tall, thin, black hair, blue eyes or pointy nose. You might say a mom or dad, brother or sister, grandpa or great grandpa, a firefighter, police officer, executive, or librarian but what about on the inside? How would you describe the essence of who you are, in other words, how would you describe your character? Did you know that God has described Himself to us?

Why would He do that you ask? So we could know Him and His character—the essence of Who He is. You could say its a reflection of His heart. The Lord describes Himself in the Bible in the book of Exodus 34:6-7 and says, “The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin but Who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and fourth generation.” Notice first what God starts with as He describes Himself. He wants you and I to know first and foremost is that He is merciful or compassionate. For many of us, the first word we use is what we want others to know the most about ourselves. The Lord goes on to say that He is also gracious and He is loving, He is patient, faithful, and He is forgiving especially toward all sin. Lastly, at the end of His description He tells us that He is a righteous God, a just God. But, it is one thing for you to describe who you are, its another to actually see it. Can others see your character, what you described about yourself? The same is true for God. It’s one thing for God to say those things about Himself but can we see it and where? We have to go to the cross at Calvary where the Son of God, Jesus Christ suffered and died but then rose again three days later. At the cross we are able to see God’s love, grace, mercy, forgiveness, and justice by giving us His only Son, Jesus to take our place. To pay our debt, what you and I owe because of our sin, our iniquities, our failures, and our mistakes. And now, God patiently waits for everyone to come to the cross and receive by faith, His love and grace, His mercy and forgiveness that He is offering through the finished work of the cross. God invites you to come and see His heart, and receive the benefits of Who He is. The Bible tells us that when you do this, when you put your faith in Jesus, confessing your sins to Him, that God is faithful and just to forgive you of your sins.

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In real life you don’t do an activity in a single plane of motion, you’re often reaching across your body or twisting to pick up something. The world’s always changing where we encounter awkward angles, the ground can be uneven, things shift weight, possibly causing improper form and slight compromises, and this is where injury will likely occur if you’re not prepared for it.

Functional training workouts challenge your body to work as a whole.

You’ll focus on compound exercises that recruit multiple muscles and joints at the same time, and in multiple planes as you rotate your body, twisting and reaching like you would with every day activities.

Functional Training focuses on core strength, balance, coordination, adaptability, endurance, joint flexibility, and overall body strength so you can perform your daily activities with reduction in injury and less pain.

This can be done by using free weights, body weight, the CoreFirst Trainer, Bosu ball, resistance bands, kettle bells, balance disc, stability balls, weighted balls, jump ropes, and more. When performing these types of workouts, you end up with a resilient system that moves with better timing and coordination.

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It’s hard enough figuring out what’s for dinner when it’s just you and maybe one other but add in any physical restrictions plus limited funds and that makes it more of a challenge.

Since 1970, the Meals on Wheels (MOW) organization has been serving the 60+ homebound community in Greeley and surrounding Weld County. They added a satellite office in Fort Lupton in 1985 and Firestone in 1986. For better cost efficiency, the two satellite offices combined in 2019. Michelle Dwyer has been the Executive Director out of the Greeley office for the last seven years.

Dwyer has seen firsthand the needs of the elderly population because of her connection and previous care of her paternal Grandmother. Providing meals is the primary source of the program, but as Dwyer notes, as humans, “we need socialization”.

The program is a “great service for the family” as well as for the client. The meal deliveries also serve as a check-in on the clients. Should a volunteer not be able to contact the client, the Program Manager can reach out to emergency contact information on file.

Beverly has been receiving service from Meals On Wheels for about 5 years. As a widow, with a disabled son living with her, the meals help. Her older son is able to come by about once per week. The volunteers for MOW give that extra contact desired throughout the rest of the week. Beverly says, “I love my people. They are so friendly.”

Another client, Julie, feels the same! “it just brightens my day” when I get my meal delivered. Steve also volunteers a few times per week. He notes MOW is flexible and easy to work with. Delivering meals is critical for these clients, but the volunteers love the interaction they provide – “Very much so” says Steve.

Who are these people that give their time and smiles? Mostly retired people offering their services. Cathy has been delivering every Monday for over 15 years! She started at the Fort Lupton office. “They used to write the name and address on a paper sack containing the meal,” says Cathy. Over the years, technology has helped create spreadsheets and route guides. Just last summer, MOW began ordering prepared meals from Golden Gourmet as opposed to trying to cook everything in the Greeley office and transfer to the Firestone office.

As you discover the MOW organization, you soon realize that it’s more than a meal; They feed the body AND the soul. A new Satellite Program Director was hired in February, Dani Allour. With the 60+ population anticipated to grow 134% from now thru 2045, Dwyer and Allour will develop ways to increase the MOW services. They plan to reach out to the community for business and citizen partnerships and support. The Firestone office currently has a capacity to serve just a bit over 40 clients, and that number needs to increase to match the growth.

A 55th anniversary celebration was April 29, at 2131 9th Street, Greeley. You can purchase 55th Anniversary t-shirts at both the Greeley and Firestone offices!

To volunteer, donate, or to sign up for service, go to their website www. mealsonwheelsgreeley.com or call the Firestone Program Manager at 303-833-3021.

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Mark Joseph Buckner 1954 – 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Joseph Buckner, 70, after courageously fighting cancer for seven years.

Mark was born to Wanda “Jeri” [Hill] Buckner and Joe Ed Buckner in Norman, Oklahoma on March 30, 1954. He lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and California before settling and spending most of his life in Firestone, Colorado.

Mark was tough as nails, stubborn as heck, never gave up, and fought like hell. He was determined to live life to the fullest and had a tireless work ethic in everything he put his mind to. He spent most of his career as an electrical engineer at multiple high-tech companies before retiring to start his own handyman business. Mark was dedicated to his family, loved writing music and playing guitars with friends and for family, and was passionate about motorcycling, planning many international rides. He had the rare ability as a leader to connect and unify people. Mark spent many years as a freedom fighter for motorcyclists’ rights, first on the local level as state coordinator for ABATE of Colorado and later on the national level as president of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF).

In 2018 he was inducted into the MRF Hall of Fame, and in 2019 was inducted into the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Hall of Fame. He enjoyed coaching his sons’ baseball teams for many years and was an enthusiastic sports fan. He had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh. He will be deeply missed.

Mark is survived by and will live forever in the hearts of his loving wife of 48 years, Sherry, their four children: Nathan (Jennifer), Erin, Jesse (Lindsay), and Ryan; seven adoring grandchildren: Alex, Aaron, Jordan, Ariah, Owen, Hannah, and Everly; siblings Kristin (Todd) Lewis and David Buckner; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews.

A memorial celebration for Mark was held on April 28, 2025, at Georgia Boys BBQ in Frederick, Colorado. Mark’s last motorcycle ride over Slumgullion Pass, south of Gunnison, Colorado, will be midsummer 2025 (details to be provided closer to the date).

All who loved Mark are invited to join us at one or both events to celebrate his life.

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One of the most common red flags is the uninvited contractor who knocks on your door, claiming they noticed damage on your roof. These individuals often use high-pressure sales tactics, such as limited-time offers or stories about leftover materials from a “nearby job.” They may offer what sounds like a great deal or even suggest the repairs will be “free” through insurance. The best approach is to slow down. Don’t sign anything on the spot, and never feel pressured to make a sameday decision. A reputable roofing company won’t show up unsolicited or rush you.

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