Aug 22 2017
For nearly four decades, the Rist Canyon Mountain Festival has capped off Labor Day Weekend with an awesome celebration of summer. But mind you, times have changed. Since 1979, the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department (RCVFD) has fired up its annual Mountain Festival, its major fundraiser and a rip-roaring day of family fun. In the …
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Aug 15 2017
Mosquitoes in Fort Collins have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) for the first time this season. Mosquito traps in the northeast and southeast section of town revealed Culex mosquitoes infected with the disease. The vector index, or measure of infected mosquitoes, is 0.203 in the NE zone and 0.004 in the NE zone. …
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Aug 08 2017
Larimer County Dept. of Natural Resources has released its 2016 Annual Report, a reporting commitment to Larimer County citizens through the Help Preserve Open Spaces sales tax. The 12-page report features successes in conservation and recreation across Larimer County last year. Highlights from the report are featured in the following areas: Conservation: The Department of …
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Aug 01 2017
By Sherry L. Christensen, retired teacher, http://livingliferetired.com So why am I be writing about substitute teaching? If you have considered working part time during retirement, do your homework this summer to prepare to substitute teach this fall. If you hold a current teaching license or have a bachelor’s degree you can become a substitute teacher. …
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Jul 25 2017
At June’s Senior Education Network meeting, a panel of distinguished speakers discussed affordable senior housing in Larimer County. The panel consisted of Diane Cohn with Lutheran Family Services, Sue Beck-Ferkiss with the City of Fort Collins Social Sustainability Office, and Katy Mason with the Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities. Over 30 professionals attended the network meeting …
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Jul 18 2017
Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado presents its 13th annual Senior Law Day on Saturday, August 5th. Registration opens at 8:00 AM. The event will take place at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The Keynote Speaker is Susie Germany who will be presenting …
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Jul 11 2017
For the first time, a local Rotary club has partnered with 19 area breweries to combine the city’s love of beer and philanthropy. Through an app designed by the Fort Collins Foothills Rotary Club, people buying beer around town can direct the net proceeds to local charities. Here’s how it works: People download the free …
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Jul 03 2017
Larimer County Sponsors World Elder Abuse Awareness Day In June, Larimer County Human Services Department sponsored their second annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at The Ranch Fairgrounds. The half-day seminar began with an introduction by County Commissioner Steve Johnson followed by HSD Deputy Director Heather O’Hayre and keynote speaker AARP Regional Director Amy …
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Jun 27 2017
In celebration of Older Americans month in May, Larimer County Human Services Department presented awards to several outstanding senior volunteers for their efforts and achievements. They all received the Stan Ulrich Awards at the May ceremony held at county offices. County Commissioner Steve Johnson with Human Services Director Laura Walker presented the awards to the …
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Jun 20 2017
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners today honored employees who have shown ingenuity, creativity, and improved processes at Larimer County with the 2017 Innovation Awards. A Grand Prize, one runner-up, and two Honorable Mentions were awarded in this sixth year of the Innovation Awards program. The awards were chosen based on resourceful, groundbreaking or novel …
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Jun 13 2017
Following a 5-Star Rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, as well as a zero-deficiency state survey in 2016, the Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village has now also received Providigm’s Embracing Excellence Award for 2016. This independent, national accrediting agency oversees that nursing homes are meeting or exceeding federal regulations regarding quality of …
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Jun 06 2017
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources has a new online registration system. Visit offero.larimer.org to view and sign up for programs. Direct questions to Andy at (970) 619-4565. Guided Hikes and Events • Fri, Jun 2, 10–11:30 a.m. “Geology Simplified Hike” Devil’s Backbone Open Space, west of Loveland off of Hwy. 34. Learn about the …
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