In May on celebrating Older Americans Month, the Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) held its annual ceremony for recognizing two outstanding volunteers. Senior Advisory Education Committee Chair Colleen Conway made introductions with emphasis on the Stan Ulrich volunteer awards and his many past achievements. The three county commissioners: John Kefalas, Jody Shadduck-McNally, and Kristin …
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Jul 10 2023
PAMVET Breakfast Club Meets Every Saturday
In 2008, two WWII Navy veteran’s, Virgil Horton, and Ron Garretson, created a weekly breakfast gathering of local veterans every Saturday in Loveland. The veterans’ group has outgrown several locations and currently meets at the Golden Corral at 1360 Sculptor Drive off of Highway 34 (East Eisenhower Blvd). The PAMVET (Proud American Military Veteran) group …
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Jul 03 2023
WWII Veterans’ Reunion
WWII Veterans were recently honored at a special gathering at Northern Colorado Regional Airport arranged by Brad Hoopes. Brad is the owner of Remember and Honor, which leads the way in recognizing and honoring Veterans for their service to our country. WWII Veterans were the major focus of the recent gathering. A major feature of …
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Jun 26 2023
Northern Colorado CA Super Clinic Celebrates One Year Anniversary
In May, the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) celebrated their one year anniversary at their Northern Colorado Outpatient Clinic in Loveland. Located on 4575 Byrd Drive behind the Harley Davidson Motorcycle building along Interstate 25 in Loveland, it has a staff of over 350 personnel. As part of the VA Cheyenne Health Care System, this …
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May 26 2023
Veterans Plaza to Display Vietnam Wall
The Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado was established 12 years ago to honor all past and present service personnel who have served our country. Among the numerous features found at the plaza are an amphitheater and stage, a stunning statue entitled “On Strong Shoulders,” a Victory Garden that holds over 200 soil samples from various …
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May 26 2023
Larimer County Among the Healthiest Counties in Colorado
Larimer County ranks among the healthiest counties in the state of Colorado, according to the new County Health Rankings data report from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. The report, which is released annually, shows that Larimer County scores high in many areas: 92% of Larimer County residents have adequate access to locations with physical …
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May 26 2023
Estes Park Hosts Public Safety Fair on May 13th
Kids and adults are invited to the annual Estes Park Public Safety Fair Saturday, May 13, sponsored by the Estes Park Police Department. This fun, family event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Estes Park Event Center located at 1125 Rooftop Way. Estes Park Police Officers will be serving free hamburgers, …
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May 26 2023
Attorney General Phil Weiser Aiming to Protect Veterans’ Rights
Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 states’ attorneys general in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect veterans’ rights. In the case Rudisill v. McDonough, the court will decide whether to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to deny veterans their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, which, for veterans with multiple …
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May 26 2023
New Lakewood Police Chief
Philip Smith, a veteran law enforcement professional with more than 37 years of experience who has served as a university-level adjunct professor teaching cultural diversity, law enforcement ethics and police administration, started as Lakewood’s police chief in April. City Manager Kathy Hodgson said Smith will bring a broad range of skills to the Lakewood Police …
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May 26 2023
County Clerk Angela Myers Announces Retirement
After almost a decade of exceptional service to the Larimer County community, Clerk and Recorder Angela Myers has announced her retirement, effective May 31, 2023. During her tenure, Myers has been instrumental in modernizing and streamlining Clerk and Recorder operations, ensuring that all community members received efficient and effective services. Myers is praised for her …
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Apr 01 2023
The Beauty of Everyday Life at Lincoln Center
Daily Chronicles focuses on the beauty and simplicity of everyday life and features the work of four artists. The exhibit will be on display through April 15 in the Lincoln Center Art Gallery. The included artwork by these four artists guides the visitor through a seemingly mundane narrative in a way that stirs intrigue. Inspiration …
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Mar 03 2023
Fort Collins Symphony Performs In Memory of COVID-19 Victims
The Fort Collins Symphony (FCS) will present “Escape to Reflection,” the fourth Signature Concert of the 2022-2023 season at 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in-person at the Lincoln Center and via live-stream. The performance includes music written in memory of beloved teachers, lands, and those we lost to COVID-19. Music Director Maestro Wes …
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