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Honoring Army Airborne Sgt. John Grizzell

Army Sgt. John Grizzell served in both the 82nd Airborne Division (“All American”) and 101st Airborne Division (“Screaming Eagles”). Airborne divisions specialize in parachute assault operations. They are able to respond to crisis contingencies anywhere in the world within 18 hours. Sgt. Grizzell served his country from 1981-1988. He and his wife live in Greeley …

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Weld County Celebrates Residents’ Rights Month

In honor and recognition of the hundreds of residents in both nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Weld County, the Board of County Commissioners proclaimed October as Weld County Long-Term Care (LTC) Residents’ Rights Month. Through the Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (AAA), the Weld County LTC Ombudsman Program works to …

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Town of Windsor’s First Community Art Piece

The Town of Windsor’s first community art piece is in progress. The Windsor Arts Commission selected local artist Chris Bates as the first-ever commissioned community artist to create a mural for the town. The mural is located on the west side of the 408 Exchange restaurant building along 408 Main Street. Bates specializes in large-scale …

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Weld County Public Safety Personnel Receive Lifesaver Awards!

For their professionalism, Weld County Public Safety Dispatchers Emily Schoneman, Cambrie Guerrero-Wacker, Matt Bilyeu and Communications Supervisor Ivett Avalos are the latest recipients of Lifesaver Awards. In April, Schoneman provided a caller with instructions that helped save the life of a minor who experienced a seizure and went into cardiac arrest. In May, Avalos responded …

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Veterans Plaza Blessings of Liberty Ceremony

The Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado presented their annual Blessings of Liberty Ceremony during Constitution Week in September at the Pelican Lakes Resort & Golf Club in Windsor. Thanks to committee organizer Mary Zenzen and her committee for hosting another successful ceremony! Pictured are Ben Franklin, students, and US Army Specialist Justin Robinson in front …

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Weld Senior Symposium 2022 on October 5

Since 2015, a dedicated planning committee has worked hard to provide an event for older adults and their caregivers to attend and learn about resources. They also get to hear from professionals on topics relevant to their needs. This year, the planning committee is excited to offer this again in this session: Weld Senior Symposium: …

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Weld Senior Symposium on October 5

Since 2015, a dedicated planning committee has worked hard to provide an event for older adults and their caregivers to attend and learn about resources. They also get to hear from professionals on topics relevant to their needs. This year, the planning committee is excited to offer this again in this session: Weld Senior Symposium: …

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A Reunion 20 Years Later

Sue and Rosemary had not seen each other in nearly 20 years. Then because of an “Over Coffee” article in 50 Plus Marketplace News, written by Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher, the makings of a reunion got underway. Rosemary had picked up a copy of 50 Plus Marketplace News. As she was browsing and reading the …

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Tigges Farm Is Family Friendly

Tigges Farm, 12404 County Road 64 1/2, Greeley, a favorite fall destination for roasted chilies, fresh produce & pumpkin picking patches – August thru October, 10am-6pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (except Sun Sept 4). It is a free admission family friendly farm run by three oldie, (but goodie), siblings, a slew of family volunteers …

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Weld County Dispatcher Receives Commendation

Across a career spanning three decades, Weld County Dispatcher Laura Schumacher has served as an initial first responder to many going through their worst day. She has provided reassurance to callers and critical information to first responders to facilitate emergency assistance, while rarely getting to know the final outcome of a call In August, the …

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Greeley Receives Grant for Advanced Water Meters

The City of Greeley received a $2 million WaterSMART grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to replace approximately 11,000 old water meters with advanced technology to improve water-use efficiency throughout Greeley. The new meters communicate wirelessly with an online portal also called WaterSmart to provide registered customers with secure, near real-time access to review …

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Golden Gallery Art Show

This was the fourth year of this extremely popular art show hosted by the Weld County Area Agency on Aging and the Greeley Active Adult Center which was held at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley. The show featured Weld County artists, both professional and amateur, ages 50 and over. Each piece on display …

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