Aug 30 2016
Sadly, without planning ahead, individuals and their family may not know what to do in the face of a serious accident or diagnosis of a terminal disease. Fortunately, there are resources to help people in making end-of-life wishes heard. Talking about choices and preferences at the end of life can be difficult. Many people don’t …
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Aug 23 2016
Larimer County Clerk and Recorder, Angela Myers and her Vehicle Licensing Teams announces another customer service enhancement: Phone Tag. This new service allows customers to complete their vehicle licensing transactions by phone! As with the Book-A-Time Appointment feature (larimer.org/bookatime), the new Phone Tag service (larimer.org/phonetag) is another improvement in the arsenal of operational shifts that …
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Aug 18 2016
It’s now easier than ever for Fort Collins residents to see the West Nile virus (WNV) risk in their neighborhoods, thanks to a new Risk Map that is live on fcgov.com/westnile. One glance at the high-tech WNV Risk Map shows where testing indicates the presence of WNV positive mosquitoes. The City of Fort Collins operates …
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Aug 09 2016
Larimer County is kicking off a planning effort that will guide the future of its reservoir parks and The Ranch Events Complex, and the public is encouraged to get involved in the process. This yearlong process provides the public and user groups multiple venues and online opportunities to weigh-in on how facilities and management of …
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Aug 09 2016
The City of Fort Collins is accepting on-line applications for the use of $1.6 million in grant funding dedicated to the creation of affordable housing in the community. Funds are allocated to affordable housing providers and developers, as due on sale loans, with the purpose of providing housing to low and moderate income households. The …
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Jul 26 2016
On Tuesday, June 7th, Mayor Pro Tem, Gerry Horak delivered a Proclamation to the City of Fort Collins recognizing National Healthcare Decisions Day. Sharing the Care Campaign’s founder Peggy Budai and volunteer Aislinn Kottwitz accepted the proclamation. Sharing the Care is a grassroots movement working towards improving transitions in healthcare. Currently, there are over 200 …
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Jul 19 2016
Loveland resident Haiko Eichler recently participated in the Rocky Mountain Senior Games 80 to 84 age group. Haiko took part in both the Javelin and Shot Put events. His achievements in both contests were impressive. Haiko was born and raised in Berlin, Germany. In Berlin, he joined the Police Officer ranks. Berthoud, Colorado became home …
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Jul 19 2016
Larimer County’s 12th Annual Senior Law Day is an annual event presented on August 6th by the Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado. The event assists seniors and their families with legal matters related to aging and planning. Attend educational workshops while socializing with other families, who are facing similar challenges. Meet legal professionals, and …
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Jul 13 2016
By Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher Entering the Bas Bleu Theatre, the first person I encountered was a very friendly ticket seller. The next person was Wendy Ishii, Artistic Director. She gave a warm welcome to everyone who had come to see the performance of “Good People,” a play set in South Boston’s Lower End, neighborhood …
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Jul 08 2016
On June 4th, Honor Flight of Northern Colorado (HFNC) hosted their annual reunion breakfast at the Island Grove Event Center in Greeley. Over 300 veterans, guardians, and family members attended the breakfast to network, hear the latest HFNC news, and visit several exhibits. University of Colorado Health Services provided the catering and food for this …
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Jun 28 2016
A small group of committed volunteers hosted “Bloom” at the Fort Collins Senior Center on April 26. The event introduced the next chapter in community support for the Center. For nearly three decades volunteers have supported the Senior Center through public relations, marketing, fund raising and advocacy. Now that the expansion campaign is complete, the …
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Jun 21 2016
Each year, Larimer County presents awards to two outstanding seniors for their efforts and achievements as volunteers. In April, the County presented Stan Ulrich Awards to Marie Vigil for her senior caregiving efforts and Elnora McCloughan as a senior volunteer. County Commissioners Steve Johnson and Tom Donnelly along with Human Services Executive Director Laura Walker …
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