Oct 01 2019
In mid September, High Plains Honor Flight organization hosted 120 veterans from WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War to visit the military memorials in Washington D.C. during a two day expense paid trip. For some, the trip is a healing process and for all, an appreciation for serving in one of those conflicts. The Honor …
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Sep 24 2019
In August, A Little Help nonprofit organization presented their Tough Talk series class on Medicare 101 at the Berthoud Public Library. Medicare presenters Alan Heileman from the UCHealth Aspen Club and Rosie from the Health District explained the benefits and recent changes on Medicare and Medicaid. Susan Schneider with Colorado State University’s Extension Dept. explained …
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Sep 17 2019
As caregivers, we often “do for” the person we care for. We don’t think twice about laying out their clothes, making their bed, cooking their meals, washing and folding their clothes. What we don’t realize is when we “do for” our loved-one, we allow them to decline faster and rob them of having purpose. We …
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Sep 10 2019
The Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado will host an event to celebrate Constitution Week on Saturday, September 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is entitled “The Noblest Form of Government Ever Devised by Man,” and includes: 11:30 a.m. A reading of the Bill of Rights by The Colonials 12:30 p.m. Speaker Massey …
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Sep 03 2019
In mid August, Volunteers of America (VOA) and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) held their annual awards breakfast ceremony at the Drake Center in Fort Collins. Multiple awards for senior volunteers were given by local dignitaries including Larimer County Commissioners Tom Donnelly and John Kefalas, Mayors Wade Troxell (Fort Collins) and Jacki Marsh (Loveland), Fort …
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Aug 27 2019
The Larimer County District Attorney’s Office is partnering with local law enforcement partners, government agencies, and school districts to raise awareness about gun safety in Northern Colorado. Today, the coalition is rolling out a regional campaign that will provide education and resources to community members. The coalition has developed a webpage with tips for parents …
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Aug 20 2019
Historic Structures on Soderberg Ranch to Undergo Restoration HistoriCorps, a national 501(c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to engaging volunteers in the rehabilitation of historic structures on publicly accessible lands, in partnership with Larimer County Natural Resources, will restore the Soderberg Ranch at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space from Sept. 15 to Oct. 4, 2019. Horsetooth Mountain Open …
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Aug 13 2019
Applications are now being accepted for Larimer County Department of Natural Resources’ Small Grants for Community Partnering program for the 2020 grant cycle. Individual grant awards are available, for specific project requests only, up to $3,000 per project. Applications are limited to one application per applicant. Applications are accepted through an online form and are …
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Aug 06 2019
By Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher This exceptional event was recently held at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland. History is kept very much alive by the Collings Foundation along with local organizations, individuals and others interested and who desired to be supportive. In the truest sense, military history was presented. In the overflowing crowd …
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Jul 30 2019
The first of this ‘special’ day for area Seniors was recently held at The Ranch in Loveland. The Love A Senior Day Company along with Gold Sponsors The Colorado Eagles and Windsor Raindance Properties teamed together to educate, equip and empower Seniors to better prepare them to make vital decisions about their lives and living …
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Jul 23 2019
The 36th Annual National Night Out (NNO) for unincorporated Larimer County and the Towns of Wellington and Berthoud is set for Tuesday, August 6, 2019. NNO is a community-building campaign started by the National Association of Town Watch that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. …
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Jul 16 2019
The Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado is proud to present the 15th annual Larimer County Senior Law Day to be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Registration begins at 8:00 am in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Senior Law Day brings together accomplished and …
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