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Longmont Chorale in its 74^th Season, Gears Up for Next Year’s 75^th Diamond Jubilee

The Longmont Chorale launches its 74^th season with an October 16 concert at Niwot High School. The first concert, A Title Wave of Aqueous Impressions, brings together the Longmont Chorale and the forty member, auditioned Laudamus Chamber Choir from Fort Collins. The concert builds on a water theme featuring music that evokes images of oceans, waves, rain, and lakes, with compositions by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Roger Miller, and several spirituals.

The choir’s repertoire encompasses both classical and popular selections. The popular annual holiday concert will be at Niwot High School on December 11; this year the Chorale presents My Spirit Rejoices, with selections from John Rutter’s Magnificat and inspiring arrangements of Ave Maria by Stravinsky, Villa Lobos, and Biebel. A spring concert on March 12, 2011 -- Americanum Centurum: a Choral Collection -- will be a compilation of outstanding American choral composers of the last one hundred years including Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Amy Beach, Leonard Bernstein, and Samuel Barber. The final concert of the season will feature Broadway winners of the last forty years, including songs of Andrew Lloyd Weber from Phantom and Les Miserables, and songs from Big River, a new musical based on the adventures of Huckleberry Finn with music by Roger Miller.

The Longmont Chorale began in 1936 as a group of citizens who wished to perform Handel’s Messiah. From its small beginnings, the choir has grown to between 80 and 110 choir members, prominently including local high school students as well as more seasoned singers. Members of the chorale rehearse weekly throughout the season. New members are always welcomed.

Tickets are available by mail: Longmont Chorale, P.O. Box 902, Longmont 80502. Both single concert tickets and season tickets may be purchased. Adult tickets are $16 each, with a discount for seniors and students. Adult season tickets are $56 with discounts for seniors and students. See www.longmontchorale.com for more pricing and concert detail and for membership and rehearsal information.

Ticket sales fund a permanent artistic director and an accompanist. Scott Hamlin, the Artistic Director, also serves several area churches as music director and is an accompanist for the St. Vrain Valley School District. He has been involved in choir music since his teens and received a Masters degree in conducting from the University of Northern Colorado. Karen Main has been the Accompanist for the chorale for many years and also frequently performs during concerts. She has her bachelor and master of music degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder. The group is currently seeking an associate director. Besides its paid staff, the Chorale has a core group of about 15 members who volunteer their time toward publicity, music organization, ticket sales and graphics, and there are other opportunities for volunteering throughout the year.

On Oct. 14, families, friends and loved ones can participate in an inaugural fundraising event by dining at the California Pizza Kitchen inCherry Creek. CPK will donate 20 percent of every ticket directly to the LupusFoundation of Colorado.

In order to donate the 20 percent, print out the event flyer from the Web site, www.lupuscolorado.org, and give it toyour server. That’s it. Print. Eat. Donate.

Participants are not expected to give any extra money. CPK is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will acceptreservations. The fundraising event will be going all day, so stop in forlunch, happy hour and/or dinner.

To see the menu and get directions, visit http://www.cpk.com.

About the Lupus Foundation of Colorado

The Lupus Foundation of Colorado is the only organization directly serving those diagnosed with Lupus in Colorado. The LFC was established in 1972 in order to provide support,education and training to everyone that is affected by the disease. Theirmission is to significantly improve the quality of life for people living withLupus by advancing community education and awareness; providing patient andfamily services; promoting research for prevention, early diagnosis, effectivetreatment and discovery of a cure for the disease; and by advocating forpatients, family and the community. The LFC offers things like a bi monthlynewsletter, educational programs, emergency financial assistance, supportservices, special events and more.

About Lupus

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of various parts of the body, such as skin, joints, blood andkidneys. In an autoimmune disease, such as Lupus, the immune system fails totell the difference between foreign substances (antigens) and it’s own cellsand tissues. The immune system forms antibodies (special protein substancesmade by the body to defend against bacteria and other foreign substances) thatattack healthy tissues and organs.

Lupus is more prevalent than AIDS, sickle cell anemia, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and cystic fibrosisCOMBINED. It is estimated that more thanone million Americans have been diagnosed with Lupus, 90 percent of whom arewomen.

There is no known cause and still no cure. The disease can range from mild to life threatening. About 20,000 Americans die from Lupusevery year.

Slow down, you jerks!

OK, that's a provocative statement, but we've about had it, living on Peakview Road in Boulder Heights 1/4 mile from Lee Hill Road. Many of the residents and visitors driving through our neighborhood drive way too fast and for the 4th year in a row, a deer was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver right in front of our home. Count 'em, that's 4 deer in four years within 100 feet of our house.

The first deer was an 8 pt buck in late fall, who was so injured by the car that it decided to die in our backyard. It was suffering so badly for days that we called the Dept of Wildlife and they instructed us to put a bullet in its head and dump the carcass out in the National Forest. How many of you are willing to do that?

The very next spring, a spotted fawn was killed 10 feet from our mailbox and the coward just ran. Didn't stop and deal with it. I had to load it into my pickup and dump the carcass in the National Forest.

The very next spring, another spotted fawn was killed about 100 feet from our driveway, hit by another coward who didn't have the guts to deal with what they left behind for their neighbors to clean up.

This time, the carcass was eaten by wildcats and/or coyotes since it was pretty much eliminated within a day or two so I didn't have to haul it off to the National Forest this time.

Then tonight at 7:30 PM, we heard a gun shot near our home and discovered a Sheriff's Deputy at the top of our driveway who shot a fawn that was hit by a car and was lying in agony on the roadside just 15 feet from out mailbox.

We've lived here for 5 years now and the average speed of a car passing our house is significantly greater than 35 mph, sometimes much faster, yet the posted speed limit on this road is 20 mph. Why can so many of our neighbors be so insensitive to knowing how to live on the mountain that they can't be inconvenienced just 30 seconds of their day to drive a little more slowly and watch for wildlife?

I did not witness the cars speeding by and hitting these four beautiful animals, but I can only imagine the cowardice of drivers without the character to even stop and do something about it, or better yet, slow the heck down and save the lives of some beautiful creatures.

Over the years, we've put up our own Deer Crossing signs and Children at Play signs, and it hasn't affected the speed that drivers rip past our house, kicking up curtains of dust. It's not only rude but it's downright dangerous and it may not be that long before a human is killed by one of these despicable people.

Please get the word out to folks in Boulder Heights, who live down Peakview Road, to have a heart, and slow the heck down, for the sake of the wildlife and to be a good neighbor.

Thanks.

Erik and Barbara Thomas
Boulder Heights

Superior Elementary held its Fall Fling on Friday, Sept. 24 to crowds of students and parents who enjoyed food, carnival games and a silent auction. Here students line up for the pie toss and the inflatable obstacle course. The PTA-sponsored event hopes to raise significant money to offset budget cuts.

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) held its induction ceremony of its Alpha Beta Kappa (ABK) National Honor Society students on Friday the 17^th of September at the Loveland Embassy Suites. The IBMC ABK Honor Students Inductees are:

Maria Santos, Heather Finger, Stacey Dinkel, Laura Munoz, Laurie Wood, Lindsay Huss, Casey Tempel, Nicki Miller, Sarah Naylor, Melissa Betchel, Andrea Munoz, Amber Betts, Darcy Johnston, Kaleigh Esquibel, Antoinette Sandoval, Rachele Smith, Brenda Tredway,

Diana Valencia, Anne Sitze, Cheryl Ellman, Paula Stumpf, Rayna Price, Kayla Kneipp, Trelene Till, Joanna Drohman, Kara Thicksten, Auhnna Steele, Cade Hasser, Kelli Davidson,

Sara Whicker, Nichole Brown, Katharine Ragan, Laura King, Sarah McMillan, Erin Graves,

Beth Martin, David Disner, Lynn Tamura, Miranda Birt, Jason Deeming, Jennifer Hoffman, Zhavanya Pence, Amber Adler, Victoria Cruz, Irene Gonzales, Marivel Mireles, Myrna Pureco, Alissa Rhoades, Olivia Salazar, Tammy Covillo, Tasha Guerrero, Jessica Perea, Megan Howard, Teri McCormick, Tammy Davis, Elena Perez, Jennifer Vigil, Erin Ore-Silva, Rita Portillo,

Lisa Yengst, Sonia Orona, DeeAnna Romick, Janet Jones-McCarty, Jennifer Fuentes,

Timeka Rodriquez, Lorena Chavez, Jennifer Huber, Amado Gonzales, Danette Sibert, Gemma Riddell, Julia Swanson, Jennifer Pearson, Caitlin Hoff, Genoveva Sotelo, Christina Shimonowsky, Shannel Hauff, Brittany A. Hanneman and Bradley McDonald

At the ceremony, Steve Steele the President of IBMC welcomed the honorees and their families. Diana Gunderson Vice President of Education spoke on “ABK and what it means” and gave the introduction of honorees.

Student speakers were Joanna Drohman, Elena Perez and Jennifer Pearson

The ABK Honor Keys, and flowers were presented by: Angela Massengill, Jack Oleson, Ed Wulf and Jarrod Green. Jose Valdes Dean of Academic Services presented the ABK sashes.

Student membership in ABK is based on the following criteria: Leadership and service in class & school activities, personal integrity, good moral character, and a 3.75 cumulative GPA - upon completing 40 credits. When graduating, these students will wear a red sash of distinction denoting their ABK membership.

ABK Information:

Alpha Beta Kappa is the only Honor Society in America that represents degree granting institutions, junior colleges, senior colleges, and student- centered private career schools. Membership demonstrates that an institution of learning is committed to students. More importantly, membership denotes earned recognition to those individuals who have studied to learn a marketable skill.

IBMC Information:

IBMC delivers a wide range of professional life changing opportunities to promote personal, social and career development. We welcome a diversity of individuals and encourage life-long learning for success.

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) offers Diploma and Associate of Occupational Studies Degree Programs in healthcare, massage therapy, legal and business. IBMC is currently enrolling students for upcoming classes. For more information about IBMC educational programs at the Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont and Cheyenne campuses, call (970) 223-2669 or go on-line www.ibmc.edu.

They are pretty mangy looking ... and since these pictures were taken in mid-September, they'll probably have a tough time in the upcoming winter ... so while it's not cool to leave any food out for wildlife, I'm happy to share my leftover peaches with 'em -

AUDITIONS for "A Christmas Story"

WHERE: Longmont Theater, 513 Main Street, Longmont CO

WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 2010, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Callbacks, if needed, on Monday, October 11, 2010

Appointment may be required. Please complete the audition request form before the audition dates. If appointments are required, you will be contacted. If you are not, please arrive when you are able during the audition period.

WHAT: Auditions will be with cold readings. No monologue required, but they'll be heard if people come in with them.

All roles available. Non-Equity only, no pay, no fee.

Headshot/resume required, and a list of all conflict dates between October 16, 2010 and December 19, 2010.

Contact the producer, Jan Davison, 303-823-9175 for assistance.

State Representative Dianne Primavera (D-Broomfield) hosted over 300 job-seekers and two dozen companies at a Job Fair at Sill-TerHar Motors in Broomfield on Friday evening. The Job Fair was held outside from 6 PM to 8 PM on the showroom patio.

Dianne said, "I’m so happy to welcome everyone to Broomfield, to have a community partner like Sill-TerHar, and to have helped some constituents find work."

Participants enjoyed meeting a wide range of employers who were actually hiring – a fact that set this Job Fair apart from others, they said. Companies included NREL, Charles Schwab, Comcast, Safeway, Circle K, Colorado State Patrol, Rivet Software, MetLife and Macy’s.

Several employers said they had found high-quality, qualified candidates, and many had made appointments for interviews.

A software company recruiter reported back: “We hired three people from the recent job fairs and interviewed several others. Great events, great applicants!”

It’s encouraging that so many businesses, large and small, are hiring in this area,” Dianne said. “We are getting Broomfield-area folks back to work with good-paying jobs.”

A young writer named Matt P. was looking for a job in communications: “I learned about some companies I wouldn’t have considered before and I feel optimistic that the right job is out there. I’m glad the Democrats put this together; it was very helpful.”

Many participants also enjoyed the outdoor event for other reasons like the lovely warm evening and a chance to chat with their state legislator.

PEI is an IT consulting service provider based out of Boulder, Colorado. We wanted to come up with a way to help Four Mile Canyon Fire Victims in our community. PEI recognizes that several of you may be in need of data recovery from home offices or home computers. We would like to extend complimentary one-on-one consulting appointments to you.

We are able to consult with you about:

· Putting your computer systems back to work

· Getting back on the Internet

· Recovering your Data

· How to make insurance claims and what to claim

To set up an appointment with us please call 303-786-7474 or e-mail Andrea.Leonhardt@pei.com.

Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you that have lost your homes and we hope that we can help start to rebuild some of what you have lost.

The tragic wildland fire that ripped through Fourmile Canyon this week has taken peoples' homes and possessions. Some of those affected are the very firefighters who protected the community and saved many structures, but sadly lost their homes. Boulder Emergency Squad provided temporary housing for a few of those firefighters affected and continues to support the community relief effort with their volunteer rescuers.

Beyond emergency rescue, B.E.S. volunteers assisted with community relief efforts. Mike Chard, Manager for the Boulder [City and County] Office of Emergency Management was keen on having B.E.S. on board to manage community relief and support activities. "B.E.S. was instrumental in getting the infrastructure in place that was essential at a time when we needed it most", said Chard. "Without B.E.S. and their organizational skills, our advanced community support system would have been delayed."

On Friday the team created and set up the donation reception centers and today the team setup the traffic control pattern to allow evacuees to safely and efficiently obtain the credentials necessary to begin returning to their homes. B.E.S. members were also involved in spearheading efforts to raise money for firefighters who lost their homes and fire departments who lost stations.

In addition, B.E.S. received requests for JointFire to provide practice wildland shelters to help train utility workers returning to the burn zone for repairs. "We are here for the community whether that be for performing emergency rescue or for critical community support activities as we did this weekend", said Chief Andrew Moschetti - "Those affected are people many of us know personally and departments that we train and work with, so this hit us hard. I could not be more proud of the over 30 members we had that unselfishly stepped up to help our community in need."

Our thoughts go out to our neighbors who suffered loss this week.

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serving the County of Boulder, Colorado. BES provides a number of technical rescue services at no charge including underwater dive rescue, swift water creek rescue, vehicle extrication, low-angle evacuations, animal rescue, wildland fire fighting, structural fire support, and is a trained staffing resource for the Boulder County Sheriff's Department. B.E.S. is incorporated since 1964.

Contact: Andrew M. Amalfitano

303-443-4081 http://www.bes-rescue.org

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Allstate Brings Mobile Claims Center to Colorado

Boulder, Colo. – Allstate (NYSE: ALL) has set up a Mobile Claims Center in Boulder, Colo. to help policyholders affected by the Fourmile Canyon Fire. The self-contained mobile claims offices are equipped with generators, satellite technology and high-speed internet connectivity allowing Allstate’s National Catastrophe Team the ability to provide customer claim support in areas hardest hit by a wildfire

By visiting a Mobile Claims Center, Allstate customers will be able to start the claims process and ask questions about their claim.

The current Allstate Mobile Claims Center location as of September 11, 2010 is listed below. The locations of these units are subject to change. For an updated list of locations visit www.allstate.com/catastrophe/Mobile-Response-Units.aspx

Allstate Mobile Claims Center

3482 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
(behind Red Cross)

Hours of operation for all the Mobile Claims Centers are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Allstate policyholders whose homes or automobiles have been damaged or destroyed by the recent storm can contact Allstate by calling 1-800-54-STORM, visiting a Mobile Claims Center, or logging onto Allstate.com.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

An Author's Party

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH 2–4 PM

Cinnamon Park Assisted Living

1335 Cinnamon Street Longmont, CO

Join us for a wine & cheese celebration

Because everyone has a story to tell

RSVP to 303.772.2882

NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK SEPT. 12–18TH, 2010

Keeping with the theme of NALW "Living Life", Cinnamon Park resident’s completed a project called "The Time of My Life Book". Many residents worked on their own story book filled with memories and important moments to share with friends and family. Known as "the Greatest Generation", our residents have lived through so much and have amazing stories and wisdom to share.

COME MEET SOME OF OUR REMARKABLE RESIDENTS!

Super Twins of the Rocky Mountains, a nonprofit organization supporting parents of triplets and higher order multiple birth children, is having a huge children’s clothing and equipment sale on Saturday, September 18th, 9:00am - 12:00pm at El Jebel Shrine Center, 4625 W. 50th Ave, Denver. This sale features over 70 STORM families selling gently used baby and children’s clothing, furniture, toys, strollers, car seats, high chairs, baby swings, bikes, etc. 90% of items are $5 or less! Cash, checks, Visa and Master Card are accepted with proper ID.