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GREELEY, CO) – Traditionally, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and all the fun in the sun. Outdoor Pools and Splash Parks in Greeley open on Thursday, May 23 this year, the day after the last day of school. Over Memorial Day weekend there will be many events and facilities you can visit [...]
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Photos and Review by Stu Wright This past week I was presented a 2013 Lexus LS460 F Sport four-door sedan for testing while travelling in and around Phoenix, AZ on a working vacation. It was painted Starfire Pearl (white) metallic and inside it was trimmed in black perforated leather. Of course, the car seats five [...]
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by Betty Grauberger – With sights set high, we are eagerly awaiting the final verdict…..as of now we believe that we will be starting up our Friday Lunch Program with Weld County Senior Nutrition beginning on Friday, March 1st…..keep tuned in and we will advise you by next week as to our progress. (and [...]
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By Stu Wright I’m mixing metaphors on this date, February 7th, because 49 years ago today the Beatles (band) appeared on the Ed Sullivan show to perform their smash, “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” The single had sold 1.5 million copies in under three weeks, and Americans were hungry for something enjoyable, just [...]
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Photos & Review by Stu Wright I don’t know if GS means “guaranteed satisfaction” on this particular sedan offered by Lexus, but it would be OK with me. That’s what the buyer gets with a car like this, which is the model I drove this past week. It’s called a GS450h, and the “h“ [...]
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GREELEY – Join the Greeley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado for FREE food and FUN in honor of their 12th anniversary. Who is invited? The Greeley Chapter invites Individuals who are blind or visually impaired, their families, friends, or members of the community who are interested in learning more [...]
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by Matt Lacy – The USDA is continuing its program of encouraging greater numbers of Americans to sign up for food stamps with a new program aimed at Spanish speaking people. During the Republican presidential primary season, Newt Gingrich was criticized for referring to Obama as the “food stamp president.” While [...]
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CALLING ALL VETS….Our next meeting will be August 4th at the Golden Corral in Evans/Greeley at 7:30 a.m. Come and join us for fellowship, fun and breakfast. Since our caterer for Friday lunch will be out of town on the third Friday in July or July 20th to be exact so we will not have [...]
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by Peter Grady – Broncos fans young and old were provided with a treat at yesterday’s Broncos caravan tour stop in Greeley. For younger Broncos fans, the event had football tosses with prizes for “completed passes” and they could participate in various physical sports such as a standing long jump and a 40 [...]
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by Matt Lacy – A recent and extensive Federal Communications Commission report reveals that Greeley’s Pirate 104.7 FM is ranked number 4 out of 1,000 radio stations nationwide in its class. Several criteria and measuring mechanisms were used in the study, including official Arbitron ratings. Pirate Radio is a Low Power FM (LPFM) station and [...]
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Staff Reports – by Betty Grauberger What a wonderful response we have had to our upcoming Fall Color trip to the beautiful ISLE OF COUDRES in the Charlevoix Region of Quebec, Canada in the St. Lawrence Seaway. If you have never been to this area, we would encourage you to come along especially [...]
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by Betty Grauberger New York City participants……your pre-trip meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27th at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the City of Evans Community Complex. You will need to attend or have someone pick up your paperwork on that day. Senior Breakfasts are once again on the first Thursday each month here at [...]
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by Betty Grauberger New York City participants……your pre-trip meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27th at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the City of Evans Community Complex. You will need to attend or have someone pick up your paperwork on that day. Senior Breakfasts are once again on the first Thursday each month here at [...]
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Staff Reports – by Betty Grauberger Be sure and check out the new Dining Around Schedule for this year. Dennis and Donna have retired, however Donn and Bev Reid are continuing on with the fun. You can check the schedule and register for the program by calling the Rec. Desk at 475-1125. Senior Friday Lunches [...]
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Staff Reports – Are you looking for a unique holiday gift this year? Why not give the gift of health and family fun! December 15-January 31 you can get 10% off an annual membership at the Family FunPlex or the Greeley Recreation Center. Memberships are good at both facilities and include miniature golf at the [...]
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by Betty Grauberger Senior Friday Lunches are back. These are in the format of soup/salad/baked potato type lunches where it is not necessary to make a reservation. We will be serving from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the cost per person will be $4.50….catering done by Randy Millsap. We hope you will take [...]
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by Betty Grauberger Senior Friday Lunches are back. These are in the format of soup/salad/baked potato type lunches where it is not necessary to make a reservation. We will be serving from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the cost per person will be $4.50….catering done by Randy Millsap. We hope you will take [...]
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Staff Reports – Evans Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 6624 is holding their annual spaghetti dinner and auction on October 8th to raise money for cancer aid and research. The Dinner will be at the Evan’s VFW 3501 state st in Evan’s. Come eat and have fun while helping to raise money for Cancer Aid [...]
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by Betty Grauberger Senior Breakfasts are back on the first Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m….of course that means October 6th for our next big one! The Pikes do great things cooking for you and the cost is just $4.00 for all you can put in your little tummies……..some of the choices are pancakes, [...]
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Benefit for cyclists in Weld and Larimer Festival bikers are ready to roll Thousands of fun seekers dressed up as everything from alligators and hot dogs to tacos and zebras as they mounted their bikes and took over the streets of Ft. Collins Saturday morning for a wild street party named the Tour de Fat. [...]
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Senior Breakfasts are back on the first Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m….of course that means October 6th for our next big one! The Pikes do great things cooking for you and the cost is just $4.00 for all you can put in your little tummies……..some of the choices are pancakes, sausage, biscuits and [...]
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by Jack Minor – The city of Evans has declared Sept. 10, the same day as EvansFest, to be a designated “play day.” In issuing the proclamation, Mayor Lyle Achziger said, “Play is a valuable part of a child’s healthy development and is a crucial factor in the overall well-being of children.” Achziger said [...]
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Saturday, September 10, 2011, Greeley’s Centennial Park will be center of the potato universe. No, the President won’t actually be there in person, but he does send his best wishes to the friends of the Greeley museums, who sponsor this annual event as a major fund raiser. This is an affordable festival the whole family [...]
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Dining Around with Dennis and Donna….Sunday, September 18th from the south parking lot at 9:45 a.m. You will be heading for Dorothy’s Catering Buffe Brunch in Loveland. Cost $5.00 for transportation……plus your brunch, of course. If you plan to attend and drive on your own, please notify Dennis/Donna here at the center so we can [...]
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It’s never too late to start a familty traditionby Vanessa Dominguez It’s never too late to start a family tradition. Many think because their children are older, the window for traditions has closed. No need to fret, there are many fun and creative activities families can do together each holiday. Holiday traditions are always the [...]
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by Steve Purdham Natural man is virtuous simply because a strict moral discipline is necessary for survival, a lesson that modern man must learn. Also, natural man is a protector. His true desires are to love and show compassion. In addition, equality is the true status of all people, meaning that we all are of equal [...]
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Take a man and put him alone, put him twelve thousand miles from home. Empty his heart of all but blood, make him live in sweat, in mud. This is the life I have to live, and what may I ask, will you give? You have your parties and drink your beer, while young [...]
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By Vanessa Dominguez Soon there will be scampering feet of all sizes on a hunt. A hunt for Easter eggs. Easter can be as unhealthy as Halloween or worse, depending on what you fill the plastic eggs with. There are many fun options that will be good for the kids’ tummy as well as your pocketbook. [...]
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I’m BR and the following commentary does not represent the current District 6 Board of Education….not that this sort of disclaimer has had any apparent relevance of my other recent, illuminating commentaries, but it evidently makes someone, somewhere feel better. As easy and fun as it would be to air out the many silly antics [...]
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How you can fight hunger in Weld County – by Vanessa Dominguez — – The 9th annual Stone Soup dinner to benefit Weld Food Bank will be held Saturday, April 30 6:00pm – 9:00pm at University of Northern Colorado Ballrooms 10th Avenue and 20th Street in Greeley, CO. We all remember the childhood fairytale about [...]
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How to have fun with your toddler on those cold dreary days by Vanessa Dominguez During those cold winter days, your toddler may get the indoor blues. There are many fun things you can do to cheer him up and make it bright inside even though it’s cold outside. Now that your toddler is older, [...]
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By Mike Bauman During Monday’s School Board work session, Superintendent Lang and Board President Trimberger discussed the wonderful strides the school district has taken to improve its food services program. Their proud accomplishments included removing chocolate milk from the schools. According to Lang and Trimberger, chicken nuggets are the next target. This exchange reminded us of [...]
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by Vanessa Dominguez Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes thinking problems, memory problems and confusion. Because it is a progressive disease that worsens over time, it is important to enroll your suffering family member in an adult day care program early on as opposed to waiting and having your loved one forced into suddenly entering [...]
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by Vanessa Dominguez Many babies and toddlers are too young to go trick or treating, so what is the alternative? It is nearly impossible to resist those ever-so-cute Halloween costumes, so make the most out of it. Babies and toddlers alike will enjoy Halloween activities. On Halloween, trick or treating can be a challenge. With a [...]
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Story and photos By Jack Minor The recent Evans Fest celebration provided for a fun family time on a budget. Early birds to the fest were able to enjoy a pancake breakfast, a 5K run and 1 mile walk and then a parade near City Park. Hope, a resident who lives on the [...]
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