Category: Weld County Latest News

Blarney on the Block St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

The Downtown Development Authority announces the Fourth Annual Blarney on the Block St. Patrick’s Day celebration, at 2pm on March 12th on historic Downtown Greeley’s 9TH St. Plaza. Everyone is invited to wear their green and participate in the afternoon festivities, including a three-block parade, featuring the bagpipes and drums of The Fort Collins Pipe …

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Conserve Water, Get Money Back – Greeley’s 2016 Water Conservation Rebate Program

Let the City of Greeley help you save water and money with its rebate program for selected water efficient products. This program is only for products purchased in 2016. Applicants must apply for rebates within 90 days of purchase and must apply by January 14, 2017. The rebate is available for both commercial and residential …

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Cozad To Assist Aging Population

When Weld County Commissioner Julie Cozad learned she was selected to serve on the Colorado Commission on Aging, she was thrilled. “The issues that face our aging population are important to me,” said Cozad. “I’m interested in exploring efficient and thoughtful ways communities can collaborate to address the concerns of our aging population.” Cozad, was …

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Canned Foods Month

Submitted by Patty Endres MA, Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living February is Canned foods month, and here’s a yummy slow cooker recipe to try. “This tortilla soup tastes better than anything you can get at a restaurant. And it’s healthy too! Don’t let the long list of ingredients fool you. All you do is …

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Freedom Is Precious

By Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher Cornelia Davis grew up in a former communist country. She remembers her family struggling to maintain a reasonable level of living. The rationing of gas, electricity, water and food are vivid memories. “Big Government was involved in every aspect of our lives.” She said, “We were discouraged to worship God” …

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January is Fiber Focus Month

By Patty Endres, Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living When I think of fiber I think of yucky things that don’t taste good, like the old-timey drink mixtures that tasted horrible and made you feel like an overfilled balloon. But there are a lot of great foods that put fiber into our diet. But first …

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Talented Crafters

Crafters with various talents, skills, creativity and imagination work tirelessly during the year in preparation for displaying their creations at craft shows around Northern Colorado. Often their biggest shows are in November and December in advance of Christmas. Large numbers of folks find themselves at these shows to find a home crafted gift for someone …

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Weld County District Attorney Michael J. Rourke Honored

On October 27th, Weld County District Attorney Michael J. Rourke received the statewide Criminal Justice Award from the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance at their annual conference. Nineteenth Judicial District Victim Assistance Coordinator JoAnn Holden nominated Rourke for the honor with support from A Woman’s Place, A Kid’s Place CASA Program and Child Advocacy Center, …

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Assistance League® Donates Books

Salida Del Sol Academy received 576 books as part of the Assistance League of Greeley participation in Make A Difference Day. The books will be used to increase the size of the academy, in its second year of operation. Vice Principal Francis Schneeweiss, Academy students Eddina Hernandez, Jasmin Pacheco, Joselin Gomez and Leonel Gulleaos accepted …

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Stepping Back In Time

By Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher Recently, a Windsor Community Playhouse show stepped back into the first half of the 20th century. It was a time when people traveled by railroad, listened to the radio, shopped using the Sears catalog, and applauded the hits of Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. The Rag Time world had become …

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How to Make Tech Gifts More Meaningful

Technology gifts continue to dominate holiday wish lists. Before purchasing the latest gadget, remember that one size doesn’t fit all. Just as you wouldn’t buy the same sweater for everyone, different recipients have different needs when it comes to tech gifts. This season, consider technology gifts that can improve your loved ones’ daily lives by …

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2015 Festival of Trees

Celebrate the holidays in a winter wonderland of beautifully decorated trees as Greeley’s Union Colony Civic Center plays host to the twenty-eighth annual Festival of Trees scheduled for November 27 through December 5. While strolling through magnificent yuletide displays, you’ll be serenaded by the joyous sounds of Christmas choirs and merry musicians. Additional activities include: …

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