CVCROct22

Carbon Valley | Mead | ErieConsumer Report

By Kelly Martindale, Publisher

This little guy needs surgery. Malcolm is nearing eight years old and there isn’t one person who doesn’t immediately love him. He’s a gentle soul with all ages, obedient, and gives abundant love.

Malcolm used to be incredibly active, like a contortionist, in catching balls and playing tug-of-war. But in Nov. 2020, Malcom had to have ACL surgery for his left side and exactly as the Vet explained, when that one healed the right side went bad. Malcolm is unable to use his right back leg. He no longer plays with anybody and can hardly move to go outside to potty. (above) The foot circled in maroon never touches the ground as he limps everywhere he walks.

The Vet said, “Malcolm’s right hind limb needs TPLO surgery with correction of the luxated patella as well. This includes in house bloodwork on the day of the surgery.” The surgery is nearly $5,000 last quote. We need financial help for

Malcolm’s surgery. As with most everybody, we are tapped out financially. I know we all feel the brunt of the economy and everything else. Maybe to some, a dog’s surgery is not important. But to our family, well, Malcolm is one of the kids. He’s my grand dog and my son’s little guy aka Stink Face. My grandkids adore him. Malcolm has been a kind of service dog. He calms our anxiety, protects the household, cuddles, and makes sure we are not alone or lonely.

If you are able to help, I will match donations up to $1,000. I promise all funds will only be used for the surgery and Malcolm’s care. Maybe you have an awesome veterinarian who might trade for advertising in this newspaper. Any help is truly appreciated. Thank you for considering this request.

So far, 2022 is one of the top five worst years of my life, and the years not over yet.

I’ve learned I haven’t learned much in six decades. I thought I had. Maybe that’s the problem. I might’ve taken for granted or become arrogant at what I’d learned and figured I’d arrived. That sounds obvious now that I’ve written it down.

I thought I was stronger than I am. I needed help and didn’t ask the right people for support. Therefore, by the time I realized my intense need it was too late. I’d dug my hole and buried myself in it.

It’s not that others didn’t offer help. They did. I was micromanaging so many tasks I didn’t know how to delegate. So, I kept moving. Sort of like dog paddling to the shore from the middle of the ocean, having no sense of direction. I drowned, theoretically.

By my own behavior and the company, I keep, I found myself at the bottom of the heap. Grounded, stuck, and gasping for air.

I’d been here before, many times. Hanging with others who enjoy being miserable. Allowing darkness to hound me. I thought the strength of my light and joy was enough to cast out the loathing,

suffering, and fearful thoughts of those around me. I was wrong.

On top of all that, I stayed so busy I couldn’t complete what the Lord asked me to do.

It took a separation of sorts, but Jesus pulled me out of the mess I was in. He reached out his hand to this drowning person and I grabbed it. He, mercifully, gave me time to regroup and focus on the things He’s asked me to do.

It’s strange to find out that doing something good for someone may not be what God wants for me. Or perhaps He allowed the experience, so I’d understand, deeply, the complete picture. Maybe this was His way of helping me release myself from a responsibility that was never mine. My whole life I’ve taken care of those who should know how to care for themselves.

I still have questions; however, I also have direction. It’s clearer.

Yes, 2022 has been excruciating. To be honest, it’s also been exhilarating. During all my responsibilities, I’ve managed (with God’s help) to pursue my lifelong dream of writing freelance, again. It took over a year, but I signed with a book agent.

Also, somewhere between hundreds of appointments and errands, I completed a proposal for a book project I’m working on. I submitted it to my agent and as of the last week of September, he’s shopping it around to publishers.

Through counseling, I’m learning to recognize people who are safe and those who aren’t. Also, how to say no. I also have a problem with anticipating other people’s needs and jumping in to fix them. I must stop that. These traits are not easy for me to change. But I will learn.

More importantly, I’m remembering how valuable I am to the LORD of heaven and earth. I’d forgotten that. My light is strong, and my joy is growing.

So far, 2022 is one of the top five best years of my life, and the years not over yet.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

Jeremiah 29:11-12

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Volunteers Needed for October 20 Weld

Project Connect

Weld Project Connect is on October 20. Up to 400 volunteer resource navigators are needed. Sponsored by United Way donors, City of Greeley, JBS, The Weld Trust and Weld County Government, and led by United Way of Weld County, Weld Project Connect is a one-day catalyst providing free on-site services to those in need due to housing instability, job loss, health problems and other challenges. It will be held on Thursday, October 20, from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Island Grove Events Center in Greeley.

Every guest seeking assistance at Weld Project Connect is matched to a navigator, who accompanies them throughout the events center to access the resources that they need. Over a 2-3 hour period, navigators sometimes accompany only 2-3 guests and gain a new understanding of the challenges that people face.

“The volunteer navigators are one of the three most important aspects of the event, in addition to our sponsors and the 70+ service providers,” noted Margie Martinez, Weld Project Connect coordinator with United Way. “The navigators help our guests access health screenings, medical services, immunizations, veterans assistance, food stamp enrollment, early child development insight, library card issuance, pet licensing, credit reports, mental health counseling and much more. Plus this year we will have vehicle inspections and the DMV2GO service available. I hope that you can volunteer as a navigator and join us.”

Chaired this year by City of Greeley council member Tommy Butler, this is the twelfth annual Weld Project Connect. Register to volunteer at www.UnitedWay-Weld. org/WPC. Contact Margie Martinez at Margie@UnitedWay-Weld.org or 970-353-4300 to find out more or to become an event sponsor for this year or next.

Food Donations

Carbon Valley Help Center is a food pantry located in Firestone which serves residents in the Carbon Valley who may be experiencing household food insecurity. We are now collecting non-perishable food and toiletry items. If you are able, please bring your donations to the help center at 150 Buchanan on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 and 3. If those days/times don’t fit your schedule, please leave your donation in the lobby of the Carbon Valley Recreation Center.

We’re looking for cereal, mac and cheese, rice, pasta, peanut butter, canned fruit and soup. We also need baking items such as small bags of flour, salt and pepper, oil/ shortening and shelf stable milk. Toiletry items include: toilet paper, small/medium adult diapers, shampoo, body wash, razors and deodorant.

Campaña de alimentos

Cualquier donación es apreciada, El Centro de Ayuda (Help Center) está particularmente necesitado de

• Cereal

• Macarrones con queso

• Arroz (1 lb)

• Pasta

• Crema de maní

• Fruta enlatada

• Sal - Pimienta (set de 2)

• Tomates enlatados

• Aceite - Manteca (16 oz)

• Harina-Azúcar (bolsas de 1-2lb)

• Leche esterilizada de larga

• duración (Tetra Pak)

• Leche en polvo (1-2 lb)

• Polvo de hornear

• Canela

• Café molido (12-24 oz)

• Jalapeños enlatados (12 oz)

• Chiles verdes (7 oz)

• Masa de maíz (4 lb)

• Pañales para adultos

• pequeños y medianos

• Chiles secos (cualquier tipo)

• Papel higiénico (solo envuelto individualmente)

• Jabón para lavar platos (10 oz)

• Detergente para ropa(4575 oz)

• Pañales talla 5 y 6

• Toallitas para bebés

• Artículos de tocador: champú

• acondicionador, gel de baño

• navajas de afeitar,

• desodorante, loción

Area Mayors’ Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings

of Mead.

z Fall Clean-Up Days are scheduled for October 14 & 15 at Mead Ponds.

z Responsible Growth: The Boards of Trustees approved contracts for both deconstruction and architectural/engineering services for the new community center. The new structure will be located at 401 3rd Street, making it a focal point for the downtown area. The work includes deconstruction to repurpose and reuse materials already on location and final design will incorporate aspects of the old bean plant to honor the agricultural history

FrederiCk Mayor, traCie Crites

z Reliable Infrastructure: On August 8, WCR 34 bridge over I-25 was severely damaged in a collision. This bridge and all repair work is the responsibility of Colorado Department of Transportation. The Town of Mead has been working diligently with CDOT to find a safe and secure resolution. CDOT has conducted sufficient repair work to reopen the bridge to westbound traffic only. Current CDOT projections call for the bridge to be fully reopened to two-way traffic by November 1.

z Public Safety: On September 12, Chief Newbanks recognized local resident and Mead High School graduate Cole Legge for acting as a concerned citizen to protect a life. During his presentation to the Board of Trustees, Chief Newbanks also recognized Officer Rob Palmer with a Life Saving Award and Sergeant Holmen with a Meritorious Service Award. The action of these three individuals helped save a life and safeguarded a successful result to a situation that could have been tragic.

z Fiscal Stability: We currently have an opening on the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee makes

Our fall voucher will be redeemable for your one free trip from Saturday, October 1, through Monday, October 31. This program is only for Town of Frederick residents with an active utility account which includes payment of trash services. Bring your ID and proof of residency to Town Hall for your voucher. Happy cleaning! More information: FrederickCO.gov/CleanUpDays

recommendations on the Town budget, long-range financial plan, and investments. They monitor the Town’s cash management and assist in the selection of investment facilitators. Interested residents should have a background in finance and/or business management.

z Connected Community: 2022 Fall Clean-Up Days have been scheduled for October 14, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and October 15, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at Mead Ponds. Proof of Mead residency (utility bill, driver’s license, etc.) may be requested upon arrival. Residents are allowed one load of household trash and unlimited yard waste at no cost. For more information and a detailed list excluded items visit: https:// www.townofmead.org/parksandrec/page/2022-fallclean-days. Subscribe to our monthly Mead Messenger and email notifications: https://bit.ly/2St4Ye7. If you are new to Mead, check out our Resident Information webpage!

z Happy October, Frederick! Outside of being your Mayor, I also work in Cybersecurity.

As it happens, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. I hope you all find some value in remembering to update your passwords (make sure the same password isn’t used for multiple devices or platforms), clear your financial information from your cookies, and stay alert for phishing emails with urgent requests for you to click a link or attachment. Be cyber aware and protect your Personal Identifiable Information.

z While cleaning your digital presence, make sure you are planning to benefit from The FREDerick Fall Clean Up Days.

Firestone Mayor, dreW Peterson

z Hello fellow neighbors. It is officially fall and weather is changing. Love to see the leaves turning.

z Along with the changing season it is also town budget time. This year there

z Plan to gather your little ghosts, goblins, and pumpkins for our Tiny Terror Town event at Crist Park on Saturday, October 22, from 4 to 8 pm. Discover the tiniest frights you’ll find on the Front Range! This family-friendly event will be a safe place for kids and families to trick-or-treat. Plus, participate in our Big Beast Bazaar pet costume contest for great prizes, and take a tour of the world’s tiniest haunted house in our Miners Museum. Happy Halloween!

z We appreciate your donations and support of the Frederick Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box program in November. We are collecting food (see our list of items needed) and monetary donations to provide a holiday meal to families needing a little help. If you know of anyone who may benefit, please send us their information here: FrederickCO.gov/Thanksgiving

will be some changes focusing on resident involvement. Mid October a draft proposed budget will be made available to residents to review. We encourage you take the time to look it over and provide your questions and comments.

z This is the single most important work the town board and staff works on each year. There will be an opportunity to review and comment at a board meeting with board action not happening until a later meeting giving time for your input.

z On September 14, Theo Abkes our retired Public Works Director of 28 years was presented with the Mayor’s Award in recognition of his years of dedicated service to our

z October is Community Planning Month, and I am darned excited for you to hear some WHOPPER updates coming soon. New opportunities, a more robust business community, and most importantly to you…major focus on current and managed residential growth. It is not easy to plan and maintain a population of 17K and growing. Still, our planning team works tirelessly to put your quality of life first and foremost. I often think of this department when sharing our value of “D-dedication” with our community. They know what Built on What Matters means to you and fight ferociously for your happiness.

z I would like to thank everyone for participating in the Community Satisfaction Survey this year. We thrive on hearing from our residents, pairing action with intention in efforts to improve, and showing your voices are at work! Truly your voice turns into action within our strategic plan, and we aren’t slowing down on community engagement to find more ways to connect on what you want to talk about. I encourage everyone to check out the survey results as we continue focusing on creating the best community in Colorado!

z Fall looks good on you, Frederick. Mayor Tracie Crites

community. Thank you, Mr. Firestone, for all you have done to make Firestone a great place to live.

z Colorado Blvd received a much-needed paving and looks great. Thank you, Julie Pasillas, Public works, and the contractor for the great work.

z Again, it is budget season and I encourage all residents take the time to review and provide input as it is your money.

z Thank you all and look forward to seeing you at our board meetings.

Mead Mayor, Colleen WhitloW

When you are thinking of buying a home, you have 2 basic choices. One way is to drive around or search the Internet, narrow down the choices and then call each individual Realtor to get further information or to see the house.

There is a better way, however. Select one agent to work with and let them do the work! A good Realtor can make the process go smoother, alert you to things you don’t know about, and save you both time and money. Most people do not buy or sell real estate very often, so they don’t know what they don’t know. A good Realtor can help you get through the negotiations, inspections, title insurance, appraisal, loan process, and to a successful closing.

In today’s market, finding the home is just the beginning. Most of a Realtor’s work and value comes in completing the transaction. Most Buyers “don’t know what they don’t know”, so having an experienced, knowledgeable Realtor to guide you through the process is critical.

In Colorado, a Broker usually works with Buyers as either a Buyer’s Broker or a Transaction Broker.

The basic difference

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is a Buyer’s Broker is representing and acting in the best interest of the Buyer and in Transaction Brokerage, the agent is just putting together the deal and not representing either party. In most cases, the Realtor working with the Buyer is being paid by the Seller’s broker, so there is not a direct charge to the Buyer, so take advantage of their service. This buyer representation holds true for both existing homes and new construction.

So, how should you choose a Realtor to help you buy a home? There are several ways. Get references from people you know that have purchased a home - did they like their Realtor? Who is active in the local market where you want to buy? Has there been an office you have worked with in the past?

Once you have come up with a few names, you then need to make a selection. It is best to interview a couple of Realtors before you make a decision. Buying a home may well be one of the largest investments of your life, so taking an hour to talk to a couple people is well worth it.

In my experience, most problems that occur between a Buyer and an agent happen due to lack of communication or misunderstanding of each other’s expectations. Following are several questions (not in any particular order), to consider asking of the Realtors you interview:

Have you sold homes in the area I want? What sources do you have to locate properties? Do you have lenders or inspectors you can recommend? Do you

get paid anything for me using any of these references? What length of Buyer Broker contract do you require? If I feel you are not doing your job, can I cancel the contract?

Can you give me references of other Buyers that you have recently helped? When are you available to show me homes? How often will you tell me about new properties just on the market? How will you communicate with me? How much experience do you have, or what support do you have if there are questions you can’t answer? Is there someone to show me homes if you are out of town?

Once you make a decision on your Buyer’s Broker, let (and make) them do their job. Don’t call another agent to ask questions or to set up a showing of the property, this is your agent’s job. If you come across a property that your Realtor did not give you, give him or her the address and have them get you the details you want. Sometimes, a property can be on the Internet or have a for sale sign in front, but the Broker did not tell you about it because it is under contract or because it did not meet your requirements.

Buying a home, especially your first one, will be exciting, scary, nerve-racking, frustrating, thrilling, stressful and fulfilling. It will also be one of the best things you do in your life. Work with someone that will help make it successful.

Eminem Surprises Industry After Rapping About Jesus, Faith: ‘My Savior; I Call On’

By Movieguide® Staff

Hip-hop icon Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, is famous for his foul-mouthed, freestyle raps and underdog story to fame. However, the Grammy Award-winning artist turned heads for a different reason after releasing a song about his faith in Jesus, the power of prayer, and his need for a savior.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper appears on the song “Use This Gospel (Remix)” from D.J. Khaled’s new album “God Did.”

The song is a remix of Kanye West’s original song, which first appeared on his 2019 album, “Jesus Is King,” which similarly sparked a conversation about the rapper’s personal faith.

“I’m holding on but I don’t know if I can take it much longer; today’s the day that I put all of my trust and faith in You, Father,” Eminem raps in the song.

Eminem’s rap in “Use This Gospel” contains no cuss words and only one substitute word, which is a far cry from his other music, which is ordinarily rife with foul language.

“So my Savior, I call on; to rescue me from these depths of despair; so these demons better step like a stair; because He is my shepherd; I’m armed with Jesus, my weapon is prayer,” the lyrics continue.

“Bible at my side like a rifle with a God-given gift; every single day I thank God for; that’s why I pay so much homage; praises to Jesus, I’ll always,” Eminem’s rap concludes.

Although “The Slim Shady LP” writer is an unlikely artist to praise Jesus in his music, the cultural icon has talked about God in previous songs, dating as far back to his first album from 1996 called “Infinite.”

In the track titled “It’s Ok,” Eminem raps: “In the midst of this insanity / I’ve found my Christianity / through God and there’s a wish he granted me / He showed me how to cope with this stress and hope for the best / instead of moping depressed.”

Christian rap artist Derek Minor also took notice of the change of tone in Eminem’s feature, tweeting: “Kanye and Eminem making Christian Raps on a DJ Khaled album is not something I would have ever seen coming but I’m here for it. It’s a blessing to see positivity. Especially in these times.”

Eminem is not the first hip-hop artist to surprise audiences with a sudden change in their music style.

Previously, pop-star Justin Bieber and Kanye both seemingly embraced the Christian faith, as reflected in their music.

Unfortunately, just like Bieber and Kanye, listeners should exercise caution and discernment when listening to the artist’s other music, as it continues to include inappropriate language and content.

Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. If you can, consider supporting this ministry with a monthly gift. For more information check out www.movieguide.org

Tonna’s Cancer Bags

By Betty Heath

The year was 2018 when Tonna’s Cancer Bags came into being to honor Firestone resident, Amy Schrader’s mother, Tonna who passed away in January 2020 from Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Amy’s close friend, Brenda gave Tonna a beautiful bag filled with everything she would need to be comfortable. Amy and Brenda then pooled their money together and created twelve bags to donate to anyone suffering from Cancer.

During her cancer journey in 2018, Tonna’s provider gave her what is known as ‘congratulations you survived gift package’ that consisted of a pink bear and coffee mug signed by her care team. Although these items made her feel warm and fuzzy, she continued to depend on the items in the bag gifted to her by Brenda.

In 2019, Amy and Brenda once again pooled their money and were able to provide twenty Tonna’s Cancer Bags. Today, the women continue their mission, ensuring that those struggling with cancer know there are strangers who care. Amy and Brenda and others who help with the bags have been-there-done-that and they want recipients to know they are not alone in their cancer journey.

This year, they have collected 80 Tonna’s Cancer Bags which will be donated to the UCHealth Oncology Center on October 8, at Bandimere Speedway during the annual Pink Saturday Event. They also accept community requests for these cancer bags. If you know someone who is suffering from cancer and would benefit from having a Tonna’s Cancer Bag please email us at tonnasbags@outlook.com Bags have been sent to locations on the East Coast as well as Firestone and

letters/cards addressed to ‘Recipient.’

Their wish is that these bags will not be needed for the remainder of 2022 or 2023, but the reality is, they receive 3-5 requests per month for Tonna’s Cancer Bags and they are committed to continuing this mission until cancer is nothing more than a memory.

Tonna’s Cancer Bag Contents include:

• Message of hope

• Thirty-One Bag

• Folder for important papers

• Playing Cards

• Notebook/Journal

• Activity Book

• Pens/Colored Pencils

• Pair of Socks

• Warm Blanket

• Water Bottle

when they are in Financial gifts of any size

Christmas Bazaar

Emergency Preparedness

It’s not if an emergency strikes but when. That’s the mindset of the Weld County Office of Emergency Management when its staff attends or administers emergency trainings and assists the county’s 32 municipalities throughout the year prepare to respond to emergencies.

National Preparedness Month, proclaimed this week by the Weld County Board of Commissioners, calls upon residents during the month of September to help Weld County become safer and more resilient by taking time to strengthen their own individual preparedness. Depending on needs, preparation will likely mean different things to different people. It could mean discussions with friends and family about what actions to take in an emergency, assembling disaster supply kits to stay safe and comfortable during and after a disaster, practicing emergency evacuation routes, developing plans to keep pets safe and more. Regardless of what someone’s exact needs are, the point is to prepare.

“It comes down to evaluating your risk,” said Roy Rudisill, Director of the Weld County Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Rudisill, who’s been the county’s OEM director since 2005 and helped the county and municipalities respond to various emergencies, a few of which include the Weld County Tornado in 2008 and the 2013 floods, said that while emergencies do have some negative impacts, the amount of those impacts can be lessened by taking steps to prepare. “The more prepared someone is to deal with an evacuation or shelter-in-place situation, the more they can lessen the stress on themselves and the stress on first responders.”

Although preparedness may seem overwhelming, Weld County Government has many resources available to make the concept much more achievable. Resources can be found in the Community Preparedness Information and Guides webpage at www.

Fall Activities Around Weld County

Get into the Halloween spirit by touring local cemeteries Learn about the original residents of several communities in Weld County by strolling through interactive guided tours of cemeteries. Windsor’s Twilight Tours of Lakeview Cemetery and Johnstown’s Cemetery Crawl (occurring Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) are both familyfriendly tours sure to leave participants in awe!

Navigate corn mazes, pick pumpkins, and have a good scare: For everything autumn and Halloween-related, stop by one of several farms in the county. Check out Anderson Farms in Erie, Fritzler Farm Park in LaSalle, Hankins Farms in Johnstown, Miller Farms in Platteville, and Tigges Farm in Greeley for top-notch fall activities for the whole family. Farms open in late September. Windsor’s Pumpkin Plunge offers children a different kind of pumpkin pickin’ experience. Kiddos can swim through the Community Center’s indoor pool to find the perfect pumpkin to decorate. Pre-registration closes Oct. 21, 2022.

Trick-or-treat ‘til you drop The Windsor Halloween Carnival transforms the history museum’s lawn into a one-stop destination for trick-or-treating, seeing performers and face painting. Swing by Frederick’s Tiny Terror Town for family-friendly candy gathering and a costume contest on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Crist Park. Grab some candy, win some prizes and watch a parade of pumpkins at Fort Lupton’s Pumpkinfest, Oct. 14-15, 2022. Other communities have trick-or-treat events, including Severance, Firestone and Hudson.

For more information on these fall-tastic events and activities, visit https://www. discoverweld.com/Events-directory

Home

Draw

each room.

All windows and doors should open

use them

outside.

Make sure your home has smoke alarms. Push the test button to make sure each alarm is working.

Pick a meeting place outside. It should be in front of your home. Everyone will meet at the meeting place.

Make sure your house or building number can be seen from the street.

Talk about your plan with everyone in your home.

Make sure everyone in your home knows how to dial 911 or your local emergency number. Practice your home

Make your own home

drill!

escape plan using the grid provided on page

weldoem.com and in Weld County’s series of monthly preparedness tips, available at www.gov.com/go/pio

. A new tip debuts every month. During the month of September, reminders about the importance of emergency preparedness will also appear on the county’s Facebook and Twitter platforms. Also, learn more about steps OEM takes to increase countywide preparedness in the Sept. 5 edition of the County Roots newsletter.

National Preparedness Month is a national campaign by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Campaign to keep preparedness top of mind. Ready, which launched in 2003, encourages the public to have an active role in preparedness by doing four key things: Stay informed about different emergencies that could occur and the appropriate response, make a family emergency plan, make an emergency supply kit, and get involved in the community by staying prepared for emergencies. This year’s National Preparedness theme is, “A lasting legacy: Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family.” Learn more at www.ready.gov/September

Planning

MARSH LAW rich@marshlawpc.com www.marshlawpc.com

636 Coffman Street #200 • Longmont 80501 303.776.8499

first annual Military Ball on November 12, 2022.

Located at 870 1st Street, Firestone, CO 80520

Festivities will begin at 1700 hours.

• Tickets: Tickets will go on sale from September 1st to October 15th. Tickets are

at

or Trista Grimm at 720.520.5517 to purchase tickets or for any questions you may have.

• Dress Code: Formal to Semi-Formal and Military Uniforms are strongly encouraged. Business formal or casual is also acceptable.

We are looking forward to a great event and hope that you will join us to celebrate our Military men and women with food, dancing, prizes, and lots of laughter.

Donations are welcome. Please contact Nicole at 661.645.2615 or Trista at 720.520.5517. Thank You!

Fire Prevention Week is

October 9-15, 2022

This October represents the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, the nation’s longest-running public health observance on record. This year’s theme is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”

According to the National Fire Protection Agency, “Today’s homes burn faster and hotter than they used to, minimizing the amount of time they have to escape safely,” In a typical home fire, you may have as little as two minutes to get out from the time the smoke alarms sounds.”

Developing a home escape plan with all household members and practicing it regularly ensures that everyone knows what to do when the smoke alarm sounds and uses that time wisely. Make sure your home escape plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities. Smoke alarms should be installed inside every

sleeping room, outside sleeping areas, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so that when one sounds, they all sound. Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily. Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet. Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night. This October MVFR community outreach and crews will be in district elementary schools teaching students how to make a home fire escape plan. To learn more about Fire Prevention Week, its 100th anniversary, and this year’s theme, “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape,” visit www.nfpa.org/fpw

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Annual Meeting

Rolls, butter and drinks will be furnished

z A collection will be taken to help with expenses

The St. Vrain Valley Pioneer Association includes all of Boulder County, Weld County west of the Platte River and Larimer County south of the Poudre River.

Please invite those who are eligible to attend; other guests are welcome, too. For more information, please email or call: Judy (Gould) Dayhoff pansydaisy@aol.com or (303) 444-1104.

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Trunk,’ who will win a Gold level sponsorship for next year’s event.

Interested participants must fill out the application by October 21, 2022. To apply, please scan this QR code or visit our website at www.firestoneco.gov/HalloweenSafeNight.

Rich Marsh Attorney At Law

Celebrating Oct. 20 Happy 6th Birthday, Jason You are so smart and talented. Plus you are such a loving boy. Thank you for “sharing the love” with each of us. We love you more every day!!!

Celebrating Oct. 24, Happy Birthday Liam, my great nephew. You are loved by all your family.

Second Annual Essay And Art Contest For Weld County Middle And High School Students

September 2022 has proudly been proclaimed as Constitution Month by the Weld County Board of Commissioners. The week of September 17-23 was also proclaimed as Constitution Week. Along with these proclamations, the board announced the second annual Constitution Contest for Weld County students in middle and high school.

“The U.S. Constitution has protected the rights of individuals in this country as well as provided a solid foundation for our representative form of government,” said Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine. “This is a document that plays a huge part in our daily lives as citizens of America, and we want to see how it has impacted our young people via this contest.” The contest, which allows students to demonstrate their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and its relevance to the daily lives of Americans, will feature three categories:

Essay: Submit an original essay (700 words maximum) demonstrating the way(s) the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights impacts your daily life. This essay can speak broadly about the founding documents and how they are applied to individuals today or the essay can touch on a section of the document or on a life event to illustrate how the rights afforded in the documents affect your daily activities.

Poetry: Submit a poem (400 words maximum) that speaks to the importance of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights and how they have led to the success of this nation and continue to be relevant documents for this country.

Art – Painting / Drawing / Photography: Submit a single image or series of no more than five images that depict the importance of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the current daily lives of Americans.

Entry forms and submission information can be found at www.weldgov.com/ go/pio . Entry forms and submissions will be accepted Sept. 7, 2022, through Nov. 18, 2022, by 5 p.m.

Puma Pride PTA at Firestone Charter Academy

Puma Pride PTA at Firestone Charter Academy was recently named a 2021-2023 National PTA School of Excellence. We are one of only two PTAs in the state of Colorado to earn this distinction! I would like to invite you to join us in celebrating this achievement, as well as attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for our brand new book vending machine. We meet in the multipurpose room at Firestone Charter Academy located at 5753 Twilight Ave, Firestone, Colorado.

Hope to see you there!

Sarah Driller | Puma Pride PTA President | Firestone Charter Academy Join Us! Get Involved! | Make a Difference!

Wishing our sweet boy the very best 3rd birthday! Jude, it is so fun getting to go on adventures with you and to watch as you learn and grow every single day. You are so incredibly smart and funny and we can’t wait to see all the great things being 3 will bring! Love, Mama and Daddy

Theo Abkes Recognized for Service to Firestone

Town of Firestone recognized Theo Abkes for his years of service and dedication to the community. Theo designed and built many of the parks in Firestone and tirelessly maintained the streets.

Thank you Mr Firestone!!! You will always be in the hearts of the residents of Firestone.

FREE Birthday Announcements. Send high resolution photo with birthday message in subject line to carbonvalley@gmail.com by the 15th of each month.

Happy 11th Birthday, Hans!! Love, Mom, Dad and Koen!!

Ten trips around the sun and you are shining brighter than ever. We are so lucky to have you in our lives.

HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY ROSIE!! with all our love~ mommy, daddy, birdie, charlie, harry & anderson

Still a Seller’s Market

It’s no secret our real estate market has shifted quickly due to rising mortgage rates. Appreciation has slowed to a more normal market, and homes are not selling in the first weekend with multiple offers. So what does this mean if you’re thinking about selling or if you’re tired of renting and want to buy a home?

Home Buyers: It’s more important now than ever to work with a local lender who can provide the best loan options for you and can help you navigate the ever changing interest rates. There are many variations of down payment options as well as down payment assistance programs. And since the market has shifted, negotiations are becoming the norm again so an experienced Real Estate Agent can help negotiate terms that can be more beneficial to you and your monthly payment. This can include credits from the seller to help buy down your interest rate, saving you thousands! Also, keep in mind that as inflation comes back down, so will mortgage rates! So, you will be able to refinance your mortgage at a lower rate as the real estate market is picking back up again.

Home Sellers: There are actually some benefits to selling in this shifted market. First, you have more options for your move. If you’ve put off selling because you were worried about finding your next home, know your options have improved! Second, the number of homes on the market is still low.

Just remember, while data shows the number of homes for sale has increased this year, housing supply is still firmly in sellers’ market territory. To be in a balanced market where

there are enough homes available to meet the pace of buyer demand, there would need to be a six months’ supply of homes. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), in July, there was only a 3.3 months’ supply. Third, your equity has grown by record amounts over the past 5 years. That being said, it’s a critical time to set yourself apart from other homes currently on the market. This means prepping your home for sale - deep clean, declutter, fix minor repairs, clean up the landscaping, etc. WIth more homes available for sale, buyers have options and more time to make their decisions. Prep and Patience is now the name of the game!

Bottom line, owning a home is a key ingredient for financial success. Another recent report from NAR states that “the net worth of a homeowner was about $300,000 while that of a renter was $8,000 in 2021.” To put that into perspective, the average homeowner’s net worth is roughly 40 times that of a renter’s.

If you’re ready to make a move, let’s connect and put a plan together to reach your goals!

Kendra Bajcar Realtor, RE/MAX Nexus 970-571-0525 | kendrabajcar@remax.net www.kendrabajcar.remax.com

Historic Colorado Contest Asks Coloradans To Help Design State’s 150th Anniversary License Plate

From Buffalo Bill Cody to Molly Brown and Dr. Justina Ford, Coloradans have a habit of making history, and with the DMV’s newest effort, Centennial State residents have another opportunity to do just that.

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pleased to launch the Historic Colorado Contest, a license plate design contest aimed to honor the state’s 150th anniversary with a commemorative license plate.

“This is a great kickoff to create an exciting way to celebrate 150 years of Colorado history and showcase Colorado’s talented artists. As we gear up for Colorado’s sesquicentennial in 2026 we are planning many more ways to celebrate our state,” Gov. Jared Polis said. “In Colorado, creativity and inspiration are all around us, and we are excited to see the great designs Coloradans share. This new license plate honors the legacy of Coloradans who helped shape our great state as we look forward towards a bright future together.”

“Coloradans are proud of the state we call home,” DMV Senior Director Electra Bustle said. “Our state has a rich history and we want to honor the legacy of those Coloradans who laid the foundation for our success, and with the Historic Colorado Contest, we will.”

The Historic Colorado Contest, also known as the Great License Plate Design Contest, will accept submissions from Monday, Sept. 19 to Wednesday, Nov. 30 and is open to anyone who lives or studies in Colorado. The contest will have two divisions — 13 and older, and under 13.

Up to 10 finalists per division will be selected by a committee with a final, public vote on the top three designs. The winners will get huge bragging rights, the DMV will feature the artists in all media releases and the winners will each receive a special commemorative license plate and a $1,000 grant.

Entries will be judged on how well the artwork captures Colorado and its history, the artistic quality and its originality, and how well that design translates into becoming a Colorado license plate.

The Historic Colorado Contest is free to enter and each participant can submit up to three entries, each of which need to be the participant’s original artwork. Coloradans interested in participating in the Historic Colorado contest can visit DMV.Colorado. gov/HistoricColorado for complete information, terms and conditions, and templates for drafting submissions.

The DMV will accept a variety of file formats such as EPS, SVG, AI, PDF, and high resolution TIFF and JPEG (3.375 in x 2.125 in at 600 dpi) for entries, and asks that submissions not have any watermarks. Coloradans should email their designs and entry form to dor_HistoricColorado@state.co.us

The Historic Colorado Contest is a low-cost effort to honor Colorado’s history and 150th anniversary with a commemorative license plate. Voting for the winning designs is anticipated to begin in early 2023.

Firestone Community Crime Map

The Firestone Police Department has a new way for the public to stay informed about crime in Firestone. An online Community Crime Map is now available. Residents can utilize the Community Crime Map from LexisNexis to see calls for service and criminal incidents in their neighborhood and throughout the Town of Firestone. Residents can also sign up for daily, weekly, or monthly reports of crime near their home or business address.

Community Crime Map automatically syncs with the Firestone Police Department’s records system to keep crime information updated online. Community Crime Map cleans and geocodes the crime data, then displays the records on a map, grid, and charts dashboard along with some basic information about the incidents, including the type of crime, location type, block-level address, date, and time.

Technology Advancement is a core initiative identified in the Firestone Police Department’s Strategic Plan. The Firestone Police Department hopes you take the time to look at the Community Crime Map and use this platform to stay informed about crime in your neighborhoods.

This new tool is another example of the Firestone Police Department showing its commitment to providing the highest level of safety services to the Town of Firestone.

Frederick Fall Clean-Up

Get ready to take advantage of free Fall Clean Up Days programs in October!

• Free Landfill Voucher - Get a free voucher for one trip to the Front Range Landfill (1830 Weld County Road 5, Erie, CO 80516) to use between October 1 and October 31. Pick up the official voucher at the Town’s Administrative Services building (311 Fifth St.) Monday, September 26 through noon on Monday, October 31.

• Senior Item Pickup - Seniors in Frederick ages 65 and over who cannot take their items to the landfill can call Public Works (720.382.5800) no later than Friday, October 21, to request a free curbside pickup.

• Electronic Recycling Program - Public Works offers free electronics recycling from October 26 through 29. One drop-off per household, please, and five items only (two TV’s max).

• Tree Limb Disposal - Drop off your tree limbs on the last Saturday of September and October.

Clean Up Days programs are for Frederick residents only with an active utility account, including trash service payments. Bring your ID and your utility bill as proof of residency. Hours and details vary for each program, so be sure to check out our website!

www.FrederickCO.gov/CleanUpDays

Health&WELL BEING

Giver

Sitting in the church office recently, the phone rang, and it was a lady in distress call (which we get often since Abundant Life Church is at the front of the alphabet when people reach out to a church for financial or other help). She was stranded at McDonalds with a flat tire enroute home from Idaho to Oklahoma in her green GMC Envoy. Her request to change a tire seemed not unreasonable, so after a quick prayer I told her I would be there shortly.

Arriving on scene I met the woman who called plus her two daughters and two lap dogs and a friend, and learned some highly interesting facts.

1. She had no spare tire!

2. She had no handle for the jack!

3. She had no lug wrench to remove the lug nuts!

Yikes! How could I help this distressed gal? I silently cried out to God for answers, and took them into McDonalds to buy them lunch so they’d have something to do while I figured out my next steps. One of my closest church friends lived nearby, so I called him and explained my quandary. Being the nice fellow he is, he consented to come help, and arrived with a proper lug wrench and proper jack, and we set out to get that tire removed.

That accomplished, he went home and I set out for Longmont to purchase a new tire at Big O.

After waiting an hour for the replacement to be put on the rim of the heavily damaged tire it was time to go back and install the solution to their problem and get them on the road again. After jacking the car up a bit (a fully inflated tire is taller than a flat), I lined up the tire with the lugs for a quick application of lug nuts, and something triggered in my small pea-sized brain.

I remembered taking the nuts off and laying them on my trucks running board, and thinking that I should certainly put them somewhere else before I went to Big O, but...........................

I hadn’t! I had eagerly driven off with the flat in the back and the lug nuts on the running board and now they are scattered somewhere between McDonalds parking lot and Big O on Main Street. Alas, what to do next? I quickly asked the Lord to let me find at least one of them so I would know what size I needed to buy, and began walking to the street west of McDonalds. Finding one in the middle of the road, I grabbed it and asked the Lord if I could please find another. Getting to Highway 119 (around noon), I decided it wasn’t prudent to venture out on foot in such heavy traffic, so I turned and went back down the street on the other side, and found a second one. THANK YOU LORD! Back to the car

to put the two of them on thinking that would be adequate to get to a parts store to buy more (I put them on opposite sides and figured as long as we drive slow we’d be fine).

Then God gave me a better solution. Since each tire had 6 lug nuts, why not take one from each of the other tires and all will have five, which will be safe enough. I completed the task, prayed with the ladies for their safe arrival in Oklahoma, and bid them adieu.

God used this incident to bless some travelers AND me. How so, you say? Glad you asked.

First of all, all that I am and have belongs to God, so my ‘wasted’ time wasn’t. Jesus wants us to be willing servants.

Second, the money in my account also belongs to the Lord, since I have given Him charge of my life, and He is the One who provides for me in the first place. Buying a tire and a lunch didn’t send me into poverty.

Third, as a pastor it is a privilege to serve the Living God as a lifestyle, and I have resolved to do what I can in His service, so this was just another ‘day in the life’.

It will be my hope that these stranded strangers will also praise the Lord and maybe get connected to a good church back home if they aren’t already. People need to know that ‘church folks’ can be helpful (even on Labor Day) when they are unsure where to turn. The ultimate

Dry Seasons

Giver in this universe is God Himself, who gave His only begotten Son to die in our place so we could have life, and have it more abundantly. It was a massive ‘inconvenience’ for Him to be our Living Sacrifice on that cross, so what possible inconvenience should we avoid in our plentiful lives here in the USA, when being born here is like winning the lottery. This is one clear reason that people flock to our country, because of its promise of opportunity.

I thank God for that phone call, and the privilege to serve strangers. Who knows but that they were angels? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Jim pastors at Abundant Life, 4380 Highway 66, 3/10 mile east of the Interstate on the south side at Deere Court. Church is at 10:00 am and YOU are welcome if you’re looking for a church home. Or just curious. Check us out at www.alcworshipwarriors.org

Three Tips to Navigate the Holidays

I know I’m way ahead of myself but soon it will be Yom Kippur, then Halloween. Followed by Thanksgiving. Then lots of holiday parties and Christmas. And before you know it, New Year. I’m tired already. So much food and drink. It’s for sure the time of year where many indulge in the festivities and gain weight. How can you go to every party/ event and take care of yourself to minimize the weight gain AND still have fun. Here are three tips to help you through the Holiday’s.

1. Remember it’s all about the connections. Go to the event or party with the intent on really connecting to people. We need social connections and the Holidays are a great time to catch up with people we haven’t seen in a while. It’s not about the food and drink – it’s about the connections. So, find a spot as far away from the food as you can and truly connect!

2. Don’t forgo your current routine of eating healthy and moving. As a matter of fact, it’s a time to really buckle down. So, eat as well as you can between events or parties and get that movement in. Your body will appreciate it.

3. Ah, the yummy food and drink! It’s hard to avoid so focus on adding healthier options like vegetables to your plate before the cheese and other less healthy options. It might be helpful to drink a big glass of water before eating or drinking. I recommend setting some limits like, “I will only go back to the food table twice” or “I will only have two drinks”. If that means that you “nurse” the food or drink, then do it, nobody’s really paying attention anyway.

Maintaining your health is such a great accomplishment during the Holiday’s. It’s so much easier to gain weight and feel sluggish then it is to lose weight and get back into shape starting at the New Year. Enjoy the Holiday’s but also make yourself a priority. Chose healthier options, make it about the connections and don’t forget to move! These are just a few of the tips that I work with my clients on during the holidays…and frankly, all year long. There is always a celebration to attend to like a birthday, wedding, work party, football games, etc. Enjoy the celebration and get back on track right away.

We can all encounter seasons where it feels like our very souls are crying out for the living water that Jesus provides. In this spiritually dehydrated state, we don’t feel connected to Him, so the Lord can seem distant and aloof.

As a Christ centered counselor, I meet people in some of the driest seasons of their lives, when they feel they are running on empty and the cup that once overflowed, feels empty. When we are in tough seasons, it is easy for the enemy to plant seeds of doubt and lies into our minds because we are vulnerable. These thoughts can become a slippery slope because the enemy wants us to feel very disconnected from our Heavenly Father because the enemy knows that the Lord is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6)!

So what happens if in the name of Jesus, you renounce the lies the enemy is trying to plant into your mind and heart and ask the Lord to draw near to the parts inside you that are hurting? The Holy Spirit will reveal TRUTH to you and you can cling to God’s word. In Deuteronomy 31:8 and many other passages, we learn that the Lord never leaves or forsakes those who believe in Him. Romans 8:28 reminds us that God knows what is best for us. He IS the living water (John 7:37) and He fills us so we can pour into others every day through His strength and His power for His glory (2 Corinthians 1:4)!

So the next time you feel spiritually dry, invite the Lord into those hard spaces and wait expectantly on Him to fill you up again in His perfect timing. Then, like the tree by the waterside in Jeremiah 17:7, you too will bear fruit for the kingdom in new and beautiful ways. Katherine French-Ewing, Ambassador of Hope www.crossroadscounselingassoc.com 303-962-5990

Young People Participate in Blood Drive

Lida Johnson, Health Coach, Certified

Trainer at Head-to-Toe Coaching www.HeadToToeCoaching.com

com 203.260.2880.

Malyka Korgan hosted a blood drive Friday September 9th . She sponsored this event along with Safelite Autoglass and All Phase Restoration and partnered with Vitalant. It was their 4th annual blood drive. Each year they fill all of the appointments collecting 31 units of blood from locals in the Carbon Valley. Over the last 3 years they’ve collected 97 units of blood that with the intent to save many lives. The last two years they’ve drawn a good amount of young people to this blood drive. One of the donors, Laurinda Gardner, was excited to report that this event always gets first time donors and they are young blood donors. During her donation she was talking about how delighted she was to see the young people getting involved and doing good! This photo captures what Laurinda was excited about. We should’ve captured Laurinda in the photo with them! She was right behind Malyka also giving her life saving donation.

STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Malyka Korgan, Malyka Korgan Ins Agency Inc | 720.204.6817 11052 Cimarron St Unit B | Firestone, CO 80504-6600

Alternative Medicine: Women’s Health

Chinese medicine and acupuncture addresses a wide variety of health conditions at their root cause. Its primary purpose is to facilitate regulation, restore balance and nourish deficiencies. The following outline briefly describes a few areas of women’s health in which Chinese medicine and acupuncture treat well:

• Menstruation: Color, amount and consistency of menstrual blood is as equally important as regularity (between 26 and 32 days). Heavy menstruation, pain, cramping, digestive upset, headaches, and extreme emotional moods can be addressed so that menstruation is a welcome event.

• Fertility: Chinese medicine addresses fertility beautifully, when necessary, some people choose to combine with other modalities.

• Pregnancy: For the health of both mother and baby; a growing fetus experiences anxiety and stress when the mother does, and so it is important for the mother to feel her best, emotionally and physically.

• Post Partum: Conditions after childbirth; recovery, proper blood flow, nursing and breast health, including lactation and mastitis.

One thing sternly suggested by my midwives after delivery was that women are NOT supposed to get up often, and especially avoid walking up and down stairs. After childbirth, the ligaments holding the uterus are very slack, and too much activity can then cause uterine prolapse.

• Menopause: This time of transition is best met through support and understanding of spouses, family, and quality health care. One area that helps this transition flow more smoothly is the continuation of regular menstruation until it is finished. For example, some women experience erratic periods, (typically too long between each period) which prolongs the process and can make the transition more difficult.

• Libido: A woman’s libido can fluctuate due to women’s continually changing system, or simply from everyday stress, post traumatic stress, worry and pain. Physical and emotional fluctuations are completely normal. Excessive decreases or increases that are personally upsetting can be addressed with Chinese herbal formulas and acupuncture, as these naturally nourish and regulate the system.

In addition to the delicate balance that exists in humans, women’s systems are further complicated by a regular influx of a variety of hormones. More people have been asking questions about estrogen. This article explains the role of each type of estrogen : https://avivaromm.com/highestrogen/ And this article covers how hormones impact our immune system : https://drbrighten.com/immune-systemhormone-guide/

Women do not have to live with discomfort, pain and unanswered questions, and deserve to be heard by their health care provider(s) in order to receive thorough care. Let’s genuinely be there for each other, and support our sisters, mothers, grandmothers and friends.

Daisy Lear, MSOM, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac., practices Chinese medicine & acupuncture at 19411 Ute Hwy | Longmont, CO 80503. Her phone number is 303.587.3557, her email is daisylear@gmail.com or visit website at daisylear.com. She is a Healthcare Provider for CIGNA and Aetna. She is the Director of Acupuncture for Veterans and their Families also and you can learn more at www.daisylear.com

Mobile Personal Training Is Back!

Many people find the gym uncomfortable and getting there can be a hassle. Time For Change Personal Training comes right to your home or local park to give you a personalized experience that saves you time and money. A small space and a pair of dumbbells is all that’s needed to give you a great workout.

If you’re located in Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, Erie, Longmont, Niwot or Lafayette, I’m proud to offer Mobile Personal Training that will bring personalized training solutions to you.

Whether you want to get back in shape, improve your health, lose weight, or push yourself to the next level, I’m here to help you. Time For Change Personal Training and Fitness Group has been helping women reach their fitness goals for over 10 years.

Benefits of hiring a Mobile Per

sonal Trainer include:

Convenience: My in-person training programs are convenient for women of

all ages. No need to drive to a gym when I come to you, and your workouts are tailored to your specific needs. If you’re recovering from an injury, I’ll create a customized workout plan to help you recover more quickly.

Privacy: For some, going to the gym can be an intimidating experience. Whether you’re not familiar with the equipment or you have weight to lose and you don’t feel comfortable, a Mobile Personal Trainer can work with you in your own home.

Accountability: I provide accountability with check-ins multiple times per week by text or email, and to answer any questions you may have about your program for that week.

Time For Change Personal Training can help you feel better, help you manage your joint pain, and empower you to live a healthier, more active life. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM CPT, CES, and Arthritis Fitness Specialist at 303-828-2856 or visit www. TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com

You may be giving thought to moving to a senior community, but you are saying to yourself, you are just “not ready”. Believe me, I hear this all the time, and my advice to the many seniors and senior couples I work with is to make the move before you are ready.

Think about it, you are never going to be younger than you are at this moment. The best time to meet new friends, try new food, and lean into new experiences is when you have the energy, good health, and mental clarity to do so. Moving before you are ready enables you to create the life you want to live in your next chapter. It is not your health or circumstances calling the shots.

If your idea of a senior community is the nursing home your mom was in 25 years ago, then you really need to take another look! Senior communities, whether independent or assisted, are all similar

in that they offer meals, transportation and a variety of community outings and activities. They differ in size, price point, décor, apartment size, and general amenities and offerings. This means with a little leg work (that’s where I come in), you can find the community that’s just the right fit.

Here are just a few of the things happening each week at local senior communities: shopping trips, happy hours, lectures, concerts, plays, card games, garden clubs, support groups, trips to museums, sporting event outings, fitness classes, poker, bingo, bridge games, theme parties, walking and hiking clubs, art classes, and SO much more. You can have as much or as little going on in your life as you choose.

If you are considering a move to a senior community, don’t wait until a change in your circumstances dictate what kind of move you make. Get ahead of things and create the life you want in your next season.

Lindsay Adams is a Senior Advisor with Assisted Living Locators of N. Colorado. She offers a nocost service to help you find independent and assisted living, or memory care. Reach her at (303) 775-6312.”

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In Crisis?

If you are in crisis or know someone else who is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

The Winnie-the-Pooh Project

Making Pooh Accessible to Children Who Are Blind, Deaf, or Learning Challenged. Check this out https://www. kickstarter.com/projects/richardrieman/ the-winnie-the-pooh-project

Pet Sitting

Hello Im Donna Calabrese with A BREEZE PET FRIENDS ..I do Daily Dog walking...drop ins...Overnight Pet sitting in your home ...I also do extended stay pet sitting...I administer medications etc......I care for Farm animals also....I have been in business for 12 years...I am Fully Insured.. Bonded and I am CPR pet certified...Would Love to care for your furkids...Please give me a call 720 879 1423 or text me at abreezepets@yahoo and we can set up a free meet and greet to see if I am a good fit...at that time I will provide you with a copy of my papers and a list of references... Have a great day I look forward to meeting you Donna Calabrese 720-879-1423 abreezepets@yahoo.com

Mark Your Calendar for Donuts

Attention friends, family and fabulous customers....The donut shop will be closed October 2nd thru the 15th. Reopening on the 16th. This October, Patrick and Linda will have owned the donut shop for 20 years! Working 7 days a week, 12 or more hours per day and NEVER taken a family vacation. So, it’s time to reward ourselves. Patrick, Linda, their daughter and 3 grandchildren will be in Jamaica! Reminders will be posted. We sincerely with our whole heart appreciate all the support from everyone over the years. It’s been a pleasure to watch the kids grow and share in our customer’s life events. We love what we do, but life is short and we need to squeeze in some family fun.��

2nd Annual Shred Hunger and Food Drive

SAVE THE DATE for Carbon Valley’s 2nd Annual SHRED HUNGER and FOOD DRIVE benefiting our local Carbon Valley Help Center

What: FREE PAPER SHRED EVENT and FOOD DRIVE to Benefit our local Carbon Valley Help Center

When: Saturday, October 22nd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Where: 11052 Cimarron St, Firestone - Keller Williams 1st Realty

Questions: Call Tracy Graham 720.272.0183

Mobile Personal Training and Fitness Group Classes!

Ladies, join us for Time For Change Fitness Group Classes. Interval/Strength Training Mondays at 8:30am, Tuesdays at 9:30am, Weds at 7pm; CoreFirst Trainer Class Fridays at 9:30am. See website for details on how to sign up. Mobile Personal Training where I come to you! Also, use your HSA/FSA for Personal Training For Arthritis. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Arthritis Fitness Specialist at www. TimeForChangePersonalTraining.com or call 303.828.2856.

Beef for Sale

Mallory Mini Farm is a small family farm located in Frederick. We raise cattle and feed them grass grown on our farm. We sell by the 1/8 and 1/4 share and have some retail cuts available. Please call Angela at 970-308-5860 for availability, prices and any questions you may have. I am happy to help you. Thank you for supporting your local small businesses!

Nat’l Adoption Day

Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022

Due to COVID-19 protocols, many National Adoption Day events are virtual or in a hybrid format. We are so grateful to the many courts that held celebrations over the past two years and those that plan to hold celebrations this year.

National Adoption Day is a collective effort to raise awareness of the more than 115,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. A coalition of national partners — the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, Alliance for Children’s Rights and Children’s Action Network — founded National Adoption Day. https://amzn.to/3xYhRhw

On November 18, 2000, the coalition and the Freddie Mac Foundation encouraged nine cities to open their courts on or around the Saturday before Thanksgiving to finalize and celebrate adoptions from foster care.

The first National Adoption Day was inspired by the innovative efforts of Michael Nash, a former presiding judge of Los Angeles County’s Juvenile Court. He opened the court on Saturdays, engaged the volunteer efforts of court personnel and finalized adoptions to reduce the backlog of one of the busiest courts in the nation.

Policymakers, practitioners and advocates have collaborated to plan these annual events in 400 cities across the United States. To date, the dreams of more than 75,000 children in foster care have come true as part of National Adoption Day. Get the book: https://amzn. to/3xYhRhw

Myth 1: Foster Care Adoption is Expensive.

The cost of foster care adoption typically averages $0 to $1,500, and financial support is available for families, including federal and state tax credits. Many employers also provide adoption benefits. In addition, subsidies follow most children in foster care until they are 18 or 21 years old, and assistance for college expenses of older youth is increasingly accessible as well. You do not have to be wealthy to adopt from foster care.

To learn more, read this Today.com article about the costs associated with various types of adoption.

https://www.davethomasfoundation.org/five-myths-about-foster-care-adoption/

Celebrating Jeannine Truswell’s United Way of Weld County Work and Legacy

After 37 years of leadership, at the end of 2022 Jeannine Truswell is retiring from her work with United Way of Weld County. Would you join us in honoring Jeannine and her servant leadership by donating to United Way of Weld County?

We know that it takes the generosity of donors and other funders, volunteers, board of director members, community leaders and professional staff to make United Way of Weld County successful. It also needs a leader at the helm who is dedicated, skilled and passionate. For 37 years, Jeannine has provided this leadership as United Way’s president and CEO.

At some point in her time with United Way, each of us has had a front row seat, working alongside Jeannine. Under her leadership, for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, there was an exceedingly successful torch relay, with 12 Weld County community heroes carrying it through Greeley while being watched by over 30,000 people. This shows us that Jeannine knows how to motivate other leaders to volunteer.

United Way has incubated new efforts and directly managed key services, including, among many others, 211 Colorado, A Kid’s Place (now Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy), Bright by Three, the Covering Weld Diaper Bank, the Housing Navigation Center, PASO Institute and Weld Project Connect.

For many years, United Way of Weld County, our United Way, has been a trusted, accountable and efficacious nonprofit organization that is critical to the well-being of our community. It has been dynamic and hard working in response to ever-changing conditions.

United Way has funded work being done by a network of nonprofit services that excel in performance, working together and being accountable. At present, this includes over 80 programs at nearly as many organizations serving every corner of Weld County.

Over time, United Way has convened many, many stakeholders to increase community-wide performance and to achieve results that no one organization can get on its own. United Way has responded to everyday disasters that our neighbors are experiencing as well as to monumental disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2013 Northern Colorado floods and the 2008 Windsor tornado. We know that it took exceptional servant leadership on the part of Jeannine and her staff for United Way to accept and excel in the work being done during these times.

In appreciation of Jeannine Truswell’s vision, compassion, determination and hard work, would you contribute to the United Way of Weld County Legacy Campaign, which has been established in her honor, as well as make an annual financial commitment or donation to United Way of Weld County? Your investment and tribute will stay local as 100% of contributions to United Way help our more vulnerable neighbors right here in Weld County.

We hope that you will join us in affirming Jeannine’s legacy by investing in Weld County’s future through your generous contributions. You can do so at www.UnitedWayWeld.org/investment. Thank you.

Harold Evans, Evans Management Group

Dick Monfort, owner/chairman & CEO, Colorado Rockies

Tom Norton, former mayor, City of Greeley

Bon Tointon, Phelps-Tointon

Colorado Blvd.,

Firestone , CO 80504 (303) 833-5933 info@carbonvalleychamber.com

Chamber Upcoming Activities

303-833-5933

Become a St. Vrain Valley Storyteller! Stories

Told to Children Last Forever

Join our vibrant group of senior volunteers telling traditional stories in local elementary schools. Our trainers will prepare you to become a compelling storyteller for young audiences from Kindergarten to 5th grade in the St. Vrain Valley School District. As a St. Vrain Valley Storyteller you will:

• Schedule a monthly storytelling session with a local classroom teacher

• Challenge yourself mentally through learning stories and active engagement with school children

• Become the “star” each month in your volunteer classroom

• Develop and support the literacy of children in the classroom

• Meet our local storytelling group monthly where you can listen and learn from other tellers and hone your own skills

• Have more fun than you can imagine!

How do YOU join this team? Participation in four 3-hour training classes is a prerequisite to becoming a certified Spellbinders® storyteller and a member of St. Vrain Valley Storytellers. Our content-rich training costs $75.00 which covers training materials, a name badge, and your first year of membership in SVVS. During class, you will learn about storytelling in general and SVVS in particular. Our next classes begin on October 24. We’ll give you lots of tips and techniques to find, learn, and tell stories. You will hear stories from active Storytellers, practice telling stories and receive constructive feedback. Following the classroom training, you will observe an experienced teller in a classroom and practice telling stories yourself.

Find a new passion! Become a St. Vrain Valley Storyteller.

For details on this training opportunity, contact Marianne Balin (mbalinhome@ gmail.com).

Gloves, Mittens, and Wrist Warmers

Are you a knitter, crocheter, sewer or do you just love shopping for handmade items?

The 2022 holiday gift to Longmont Meals on Wheels clients will be handmade mittens, gloves or wrist warmers. Any homemade medium is accepted. Just please be sure they are good quality, new and lovingly made. If you aren’t a crafter yourself, please consider a pair from Etsy or many of the local craft & artist fairs. Go to www. longmontmeals.org/events for some from local Etsy artists. Please mail items to Longmont Meals on Wheels or drop off items at the secure dropbox on the west side of the Longmont Sr. Center. Contact Annie@lmow.org with questions.

Annie Christoffersen

Program Outreach Coodinator Longmont Meals on Wheels O 303-772-0540 C 720-217-8985

United Way of Weld County Welcomes Five New Board Members

United Way of Weld County recently welcomed five new board of director members: Perry Buck, Weld County Commissioner At-Large; Jeff Carlson, chief executive officer of The Weld Trust; Chuck Jensen, vice president for Administrative Services and chief financial officer at Aims Community College; Raymond C. Lee III, city manager for City of Greeley; and Johan van Nieuwenhuizen, superintendent of Weld County School District RE-1.

“Being a board member of United Way of Weld County is an exciting opportunity to be part of an amazing and impactful organization,” shared Sara Seely, board chair and with business development at FNBO. “It’s an honor to serve with such passionate and visionary leaders. I look forward to the meaningful work we will do together for Weld County in the upcoming year.”

Continuing board officers are: Angel Flores, pastor of Mosaic Church (chair-elect); Jennifer Scholz, chief financial officer at Hensel Phelps (treasurer); Tim Brynteson, managing partner at Otis & Bedingfield (vice chair); Nina Duran-Gutierrez, president of Can Do Concrete Construction (vice chair); and Deirdre Pilch, superintendent of Greeley-Evans School District 6 (vice chair).

Other board members include: Matt Anderson, chief executive officer of Ancon II Constructors; Julie Cozad, community leader; Clint Dudley, director of Thompson Rivers Parks & Recreation District; Lori Gama, owner of DaGama Web Studio; John W. Haefeli, community leader and retired educator; Evan Hyatt, director of Marketing and Communications for Care Synergy; Justin Martinez, State Farm agent; Steve Moreno, Weld County Commissioner At-Large; Tom Norton, community leader and former City of Greeley mayor; Chris Richardson, community leader; Paul Row, surface land manager at PDC Energy; and Brian Schiller, vice president at Flood and Peterson.

Together, the United Way board of directors oversees efforts in five initiative areas that, if sufficiently resourced and worked upon in a unified manner by United Way, its partners and the whole community, can bring about long-term improvements in the prospects of our most vulnerable Weld County neighbors: Reading Great by 8 (early childhood development), Thrive by 25 (youth success), Weld’s Way Home (household stability), Aging Well (healthy aging) and Connecting Weld (access to services).

For more information, contact Lyle SmithGraybeal, vice president of Community Development, at 970-304-6163 or Lyle@UnitedWay-Weld.org

Michelle Alarcon at Summit Funding, Chuck Bohall at A-Pro Home Inspections of Northern Colorado, Christina Clark at Wealth Tree Financial, and Tracy Sold Mine at Keller Williams 1st Realty

720-272-0183

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Hair Donation Drive for Children with Hair Loss

So excited to announce that a hair donation drive for Children With Hair Loss is being held in November here in the Tri-Town area and we can’t wait to see how much hair or fundraising we can get donated!

How many inches of hair do you need to donate?

If you have 8 inches or more of hair then you qualify to donate your hair! They get many requests for wigs with long hair so if you have 12 inches or more, it’d be greatly appreciated!

What salons are partnering with us?

Oak Street Hair Studio will donate their time on November 5th from 3-5 p.m. They will have 4-6 stylists ready to cut your hair at no cost if you are donating! Bethany is the owner and her lovely hair studio has been open for 7 years! We are so appreciative of them and the time that they are donating for the hair donation drive! I have attached a sign up Genius below to schedule with them:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4cabad2da0face9-hair

Dee Marie Beauty CO is offering 1/2 priced haircuts on November 9th from 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m for those donating their hair! D’Ona is the owner and has been professionally cutting hair since 2003, we’re so incredibly grateful for her partnering with us! I have attached her website below, there you can schedule appointments:

https://www.vagaro.com/deemariebeautyco/book-now

As these dates get closer I’ll be posting any updates and more information.

If there are salons or barber shops that’d like to participate and are in Longmont, Erie, Berthoud or any other surrounding areas please reach out to me on FB or through the number below.

Thank you!

https://fb.me/e/2FiaVCkfT

Why This Woman Chose to Tell Her Adoption Story in LIFEMARK

By Movieguide® Contributor

Having one’s story portrayed on the big screen like Melissa Coles’s, who chose adoption over abortion, can be daunting, but despite her initial hesitation agreed to the project LIFEMARK that will tell her story.

“I had a whole list of reasons not to do it,” Coles said when she was approached about the movie. “I didn’t want people to see me at my weakest. I didn’t want to be used.”

But her husband, Shawn, asked her a question that helped change her mind.

“‘What if it helps just one person?’ So, I agreed to do it,” Coles said.

Not only did she give the go-ahead for the movie, but also gave her input on the script and casting.

Cole’s story was previously featured in the documentary I LIVED ON PARKER AVENUE and inspired Kirk Cameron to approach Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the creators behind COURAGEOUS and FIREPROOF, about adapting Coles’s story into a movie.

The documentary details how, upon discovering she was pregnant at 18, Cole and her boyfriend at that time decided that they would abort their baby. While on the operating table before the doctor could abort her son Cole heard a voice saying, “Get up. Get Up. It’s not too late,” and ran out the building, eventually deciding to place her son David, now 29, up for adoption instead.

The Indiana native revealed that I LIVED ON PARKER AVENUE “saved at least 11 babies from abortion.” She continued to say, “If the documentary did that, how much more will the film do?”

Even ahead of LIFEMARK’s September theatrical release, it’s already making an impact according to Coles. She recounts that a woman on her way to have an abortion passed by the studio where the movie was being filmed. There was a crowd by the studio that caught her attention.

“Raphael (Ruggero), the actor playing David, was giving a talk,” Coles said. “She was invited to be an extra in the movie. She decided not to go through with the abortion.”

But the movie isn’t just a movie about abortion. LIFEMARK follows the story of Melissa and her decision to place her son David up for adoption, his relationship with his adoptive family, and reuniting with Coles as a teenager.

“I hope the film will help more people see the beauty of adoption and understand how important adoption is,” said Coles who speaks nationally about adoption and helps women in crisis pregnancies.

Kirk Cameron, who is co-producer of the film and plays David’s adoptive father Jimmy, shared similar sentiments as reported previously by Movieguide®:

“This is a story that is not about pro-abortion or pro-politics. This is a story that is about what happens if someone out of their own free will chooses life for their child rather than terminating that pregnancy,” Cameron said.

He continues by calling the movie “pro-family, pro-love, pro-forgiveness, proreconciliation, pro-life, pro-parenting, and it’s just beautiful.”

Despite the Kendrick Brothers’ past successes, they initially had trouble finding a distributor for the movie as Movieguide® reported:

“They said, ‘We’re not releasing this one because we’re scared of the response,’” Alex Kendrick told Christian Headlines.

“It was interesting when we shot this film, several of the studios that have courted us in the past, and [have] wanted us to go with them as distributors, they all turned down this film,” Kendrick added. “… And so we said – it’s okay, so we would go to a second and a third studio, and they all said, ‘We want anything you got but this one.’ Because they’re saying this is such a touchy subject and a battleground. And we said, ‘Well, we cannot be ashamed or afraid to share the truth regarding this subject, to share a true story.’ It’s hard to argue with a true story. And so we said, ‘We’re going to do this with grace, we’re going to do this with love, but with truth.’”

Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support. www.movieguide.org

Frederick Free Landfill Voucher!

Do you have items you have been wanting to get rid of? Take advantage of our Free Landfill Voucher Program starting in October with three simple steps!

Pick up an official voucher at the Town’s Administrative Services building (311 Fifth Street) Monday, September 26 through noon on Monday, October 31.

Gather one (1) load, up to one (1) ton of items you wish to discard.

Use voucher between October 1 to October 31.

But wait! Not every item is accepted at the landfill. Be sure to check out the Front Range Landfill website for important information regarding acceptable items for waste and ‘White Goods’ for recycling.

Obituaries and Memorials

Obituaries, Memorial Messages & photos are always FREE in our publications~ Please tell the funeral home or e-mail to carbonvalley@gmail.com. Because we are a monthly paper, most funeral dates will be past. You may post funeral service information at www.facebook.com/CarbonValleyConsumerReport and we will share with the community.

David Leslie Irwin Sept. 6, 1948 to Sept. 14, 2022

David “Dave” Irwin, 74, Of Dacono, Colorado, died in his home on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022.

Dave was born in September 1948 to Joseph Irwin and Leona Pringle in Longmont, CO. He lived in the tri-town area his entire life. Dave graduated from Longmont High School in 1966. Following high school, he then married Debbie Bell and had three daughters; Paula, Kathy, and Lisa. He owned and operated the HVAC company D& L Heating and Air just before retiring in 2017. Dave held and ran several businesses in the Tri-town area with his Dad and best friend, Joseph “Kingfish” Irwin. He also worked for the Rocky Mountain Natural Gas company in Frederick, CO. In the early 80s, Dave started and owned Sunfire Energy. One of Colorado’s first solar energy companies. Dave was an avid outdoorsman; he loved fishing, hunting, and camping with his family. He was a volunteer firefighter, a Jaycee, and the President of the Sons of The American Legion.

In 1983, Dave was united with Linda Woolman and married in 1995. He had two step-sons; Gary and David Meisner. They made their home in Dacono.

Dave is survived by his wife, Linda, Daughters, Paula (Art) Padilla, Kathy Edwards, Lisa (Tad) Brooker, and Step-sons, Gary (Glenda) Meisner and David (Melissa) Meisner. Sisters Marilynn Scott and DiAnn Rivera, Brother Daniel (Donna) Foster. Grand- and Great Grandchildren Justin (Carrie) Padilla – Hannah, Haley, Holly Pickard, and Peyton Padilla. Jeremiah (Brooke) Padilla – Ariana Saige Brandon (Leandra ) Edwards - Blake and Landon Edwards, Kaylah (Steven) Piotrowski -Celestyn Piotrowski, Nicole (Josh) Bielecki- Rori Bielecki, Natalie (Jake) Brooker, Savannah (Pat) McKenzie – Averi, Amilia, and Alaina McKenzie, Heather (Ryan) Williams- Verona, Maverick, Varity Emerson, and Vivian Williams, Alex (Meriah) Meisner- Grace Meisner and Autumn Pierce, Vanessa Meisner, Breanna (Matt) Rowe – Theo Rowe, Allison (Daryl) James – Cayden, Mason, and Logan James, Claudia (Michael) Jordan, Matthew Meisner, Alex, Leo, and Maggie McKenna. And numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Irwin and Leona Foster, his Previous wife Debbie Irwin Adolf, Sister JoEllen Blackwell, and Brother-in-law Frank Rivera.

A viewing was held on Thursday, September 22nd, at Howe Mortuary from 5 pm-7 pm.

Services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 23rd, at Howe Mortuary Longmont, Colorado. His daughter Lisa Brooker will officiate. Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery, and serving as pallbearers will be Justin Padilla, Jeremiah Padilla, Brandon Edwards, Alex Meisner, Steven Piotrowski, Josh Bielecki, and Jake Hill.

Arrangements under the direction of Howe Mortuary, Longmont, Colorado

“How to Help a Grieving Person”

What do you say? What do you do?

How can you help without making it worse?

Someone close to you has just lost a significant person in their life to death. The emotional pain is intense and your grieving friend or relative’s life seems to have changed overnight. One minute they seem to be getting better and the next they are falling apart!

Watching someone you love suffer emotional pain is hard on so many levels. After a few weeks or months go by and they are not back to normal, we just want their pain to be over, and we seem to be unable to help. In some situations, our friend’s pain triggers pain from our past that we may not have dealt with, and we’re feeling it all over again.

Sometimes we feel the way we deal with pain is the way everyone should deal with it, so we give advice and tell our friend how they ought to feel. Or maybe we really have no idea what they need or how to help, and we fear anything we do will either be the wrong thing, or just make them feel worse.

If you have a friend or relative you care about who has experienced significant loss, and you would like a few tools you can use to be helpful, this workshop is for you! All workshop sessions and print resources are provided at no cost. Donations are accepted if you find these tools valuable.

This workshop has a one-hour session each week for four weeks, and includes both dialogue among participants and a presentation of content from Karl.

This workshop is scheduled for four Monday evenings in October, 2022 October 3, 10, 17 & 24; 6:00pm - 7:00pm MST.

(5:00p - 6:00p Pacific, 7:00p - 8:00p Central, 8:00p - 9:00p Eastern)

Workshop format will be a combination of teaching and a group sharing experience. This workshop is virtual via Zoom, and is free to the public.

Register for the workshop by tapping (online) the button below or go to website:

www.wegrieve.net

Finance Department Snags 41st Consecutive Gfoa Award

For the 41st consecutive year, the Weld County Department of Finance and Administration’s accounting team has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

“It’s amazing to see our finance department win this award year after year,” said Weld County Chair Scott James. “This truly is a testament to their stewardship in maintaining a document that showcases the financial responsibility of taxpayer dollars.”

The Certificate of Achievement, which was established in 1945, is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government organization. It encourages state and local governments to exceed the baseline financial reporting standards and prepare comprehensive reports that encourage full disclosure.

To be eligible for the certificate, the accounting department must work thoroughly, ensuring Weld County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is completed on time and meets the standards of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The county’s annual report includes results of county financial transactions which the accounting department puts together in a clear and accurate manner. The GASB sets all the standards the report must meet, including specific financial information to be included, and how the design of the report should look. The standards can change year to year, so the accounting department must work hard to ensure the annual report continually meets requirements.

For more information about Weld County’s Finance Department, visit www. weldgov.com/Government/Departments/Finance-and-Administration