Posts Tagged ‘lunch’

Greeley “brown bag” session to be held

GREELEY — The Greeley Historic Preservation Commission continues the free History Brown Bag Series held on the 4th Thursday of each month that began in February and continues through October.  The eighth Brown Bag session will be on Thursday, September 28th, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at 701 7th Street at local artist Susan Herold’s [...]

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NY officially bans “Big Gulps”

District 6 to start similar ban in November by Peter Grady –   Residents of New York will have to purchase twice as many soft drinks to get the same level of sugar now that the city has voted to officially ban large sugar-sweetened drinks.   On Thursday, in a predictable vote, eight of the [...]

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Weld director of public works passes away peacefully at home

WELD COUNTY, CO – Today, Weld County government mourns for one of their own with the passing of long-time employee Pat Persichino. Persichino, who worked for the county for 32 years, passed away this morning peacefully at his home.   Persichino, who was currently serving as the Director of the Weld County Public Works Department, [...]

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Evan Senior Center 7/8/2012

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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“Rocky Mountain Driving Experience” – 2012

by Stu Wright Author at High Plains Raceway     This last week I had the pleasure of participating in the 2012 Rocky Mountain Driving Experience, which kicked off in Denver, near DIA.  It was the third annual edition of the affair, but my first.  About three dozen journalists from four states attended, and 32 cars and [...]

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2012 Toyota Prius V Auto Review

by Stu Wright       The new, bigger, Toyota Prius V (vee) was introduced in our country in October of 2011. It was designed as a station wagon/multi-purpose vehicle to complement the Prius lineup.  The Prius has been around since 1997 and is America’s number one selling hybrid.  In fact, it accounted for almost 51% [...]

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Food police confiscate 4-year old’s lunch, bill parents

by Peter Grady – A pre-school in North Carolina has created a stir around the country after it was reported that officials forced a child to eat a school lunch and billed the parent because her lunch brought from home did not meet school standards for nutrition. The incident happened at the West Hoke Elementary [...]

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Greeley schools on track to comply with proposed legislation to eliminate all trans-fats

by Jack Minor – The Greeley/Evans school district would not have any problem meeting the requirements of a proposed bill that would be the strictest in the nation by banning all trans-fat from school lunchrooms and buildings. Sen. Lucia Guzman and Rep. Tom Massey have sponsored a bill that would prohibit all public and charter [...]

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2012 Infiniti M56x Auto Review

by Stu Wright               Infiniti is the luxury automobile division of Nissan Motor Company, and has been selling cars and light trucks in North America since 1989.  The history of the company goes all the way back to 1914, when the first “Datsun” was produced in Tokyo.  The Datsun [...]

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Lexus ES350 Auto Review

  By Stu Wright   Lexus automobiles have been shipped to the United States since 1989.  The company is a division of Toyota and is in fact headquartered in Toyota City, Japan.  They initially shipped the highly successful LS-400 to our shores and it was a pretty good seller right off the bat.  The nomenclature is [...]

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Veni, Vidi, Venza (Toyota Review)

by Stu Wright Since Toyota gave their sedan/crossover/station wagon/SUV a somewhat innocuous name, I’ll put it in a Julius Caesar Latin phrase. I came, I saw, I drove a Toyota sedan/crossover/station wagon/SUV! And this Toyota Venza is not at all hard to look at, and is a lot of fun to drive. The one that [...]

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Evans Senior Center by Betty Grauberger

 Evans Senior Center by Betty Grauberger  Betty Grauberger is going to Jail!  Yup…..on October 27th to raise money for MDA….please help by donating on line or by calling MDA and donating in her behalf.   You may also donate at La Mariposa Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. on October 27th or at the Senior Center from now [...]

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District to host citizens academy

Staff Reports –   Community members in Greeley and Evans who are interested in learning more about the operation of local schools and the school district are invited to participate in the 2011-12 District 6 Citizens Academy. The Academy begins on Monday, Oct. 17.   Academy participants will meet six times during the school year [...]

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Evans Senior Center – October

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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Local sub shops tell customers “Thanks” with $1 sandwiches

Jimmy John’s said “way to give back to the community”   by Jack Minor – During these difficult economic times  local Jimmy John’s sub shops offered a grand bargain for lunch September 22nd; 8-inch long subs for $1. The two Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich shops; one at Centerplace and one on 11th Ave, ran the special deal [...]

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Review

by Stu Wright      Volkswagen was originally founded in 1937 by the German Labor Front, a Nazi trade union.  The venture included production of an inexpensive car for the common man along with state-sponsored financing (“five marks a week you must put aside, if in your own car you want to ride”).  Until then [...]

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Evans Senior Center 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, sausage, biscuits and [...]

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City proclaims Saturday to be “play day”

  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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Evans Senior Center by Betty Grauberger

SEPTEMBER    Senior Breakfasts are back……and you missed the one last Thursday!!   However, we do have more opportunities on the first Thursday of  each month at 9:00 a.m.   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 [...]

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Evans Senior Center

by Betty Grauberger   Senior Breakfasts are back……and you missed the one last Thursday!!   However, we do have more opportunities on the first Thursday of  each month at 9:00 a.m.   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 [...]

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Evans Senior Center by Betty Grauberger -

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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Evans Senior Center

by Betty Grauberger            Join us, please, for a wonderful western style BBQ right here at the Senior Center on August 17th beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Guaranty Bank will be co-sponsoring this event and it will be a “HOOT”! Heads up you folks traveling with us to Canada….our Pre-trip meeting is [...]

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The Lexus IS-F

Auto Review  By Stu Wright The high performance Lexus IS-F arrived at my house just before the Fourth of July, and I immediately grabbed it for a trip to Denny’s in Ft. Collins for lunch with my wife.  When you fire it up with the push button starter, the big V-8 rumbles to life and [...]

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2011 Subaru Forester Review

By Stu WrightThe 2011 Subaru Forester was delivered to my house on Monday and I immediately headed to Cheyenne for lunch and an appointment.  The model that I had control of was the 2.5XT Touring, Subaru’s top of the line Forester.  Leather-trimmed seating was a pleasure to the senses, as was the Spark Silver metallic [...]

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Evans Senior Center

by Betty Grauberger       The next senior breakfast will be on May the 5th………the menu should be biscuits and gravy, eggs, hashbrowns and juice with all you can eat at $3.50 per person.   The company will be GREAT.   No reservations required, and we begin at 9:00 a.m. RED HAT LADIES….ATTENTION……We are going to breakfast [...]

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Emma Smith

  March 10, 1920 ~ March 18, 2011   Emma Smith was born on March 10, 1920 in Sterling, Colorado to Alexander Schott and Amalia Maul Schott.  She attended Trinity Lutheran School in Sterling.  She married Ray Smith of Fleming, CO in 1943.  They lived in Sterling until 1964 when they moved to Greeley, CO. [...]

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Reese School board Report

Reese School board report (mp3) Or, “The Monday Night Fights” When you elected me to serve you on the District 6 board of education, I knew I was the outsider and many board votes would be 6-1. But I now find myself sharing the oppression of so many District 6 employees.  It still confounds me [...]

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How to be Your Wife’s Hero

By Mike Bauman Most men would give just about anything to have their wife see them as a hero. To be afforded that respect and admiration is the dream of just about every married man. Some have been lucky enough to achieve that status. Some of us are still working on it. What follows are [...]

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District 6 seeks community members for Citizens Academy

School District 6 is pleased to announce the creation of a 2010-11 Citizens Academy for community members in Greeley and Evans who are interested in learning more about how our schools and district operate. Academy participants will tour elementary, middle and high schools, the administration building and other support service offices. Presentations will be made [...]

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Scott stars “beat the odds”, gets recognized by Board

Story and photo by Jack Minor Story and photo by Jack Minor Scott Elementary School was singled out for recognition by the District 6 Greeley Evans board of education at a work session last week. During the session, Dr. Dana Selzer reviewed a list of schools in the district based on state and federal accountability [...]

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Evans Senior Center by Betty Grauberger

God willing and the creek don’t rise….we are heading for Nederland on Monday, September 20th for our Fall Color Trip and to visit the Carousel of Happiness. The Carousel is a 1910 Loof carousel with 58 plaful animals carved by creator, Scott Harrison. There is also a fully restore 1913 Wurlitzer Band Organ for you [...]

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Vivian Ferne Harris

Vivian Ferne Harris December 9, 1921 ~ August 16, 2010 Vivian F. Harris of Evans died Monday, August 16, 2010 at Fairacres Manor in Greeley.  She was born on December 9, 1921 in Jefferson, Colorado to James and Tillie (Keiler) Ford.  She graduated from Florence High School. On November 17, 1949, she married Wilbur “Pete” [...]

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Feeding your toddler solid foods

by Vanessa Dominguez You may be wondering when to start feeding your baby solid foods. By four to six months of age, your baby’s energy needs increase and she will need additional nutrients to keep her strong and healthy. Starting with baby cereal, a single or whole grain is recommended. You can mix the cereal [...]

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Evans Senior Center by Betty Grauberger

U.S. Senator hopeful Ken Buck will be joining us for lunch on July 27th.  He will be reporting on what is going on in the DA’s office in Weld County and answering questions from YOU!  Please plan to make your lunch reservations by Monday before 9:00 a.m. by calling 475-1132. In honor of the upcoming [...]

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Evans Senior Center

by Betty Grauberger Join us for “Scrappin for Tappin”, the 1st annual costume fundraiser for Syncopation Station on July 24th at 8:30 a.m.  Beginning Scrapbook class will be at 9am.  Vendors such as Crop-a-Latte, Creative Memories, Andy’s Massage and more.  Vendor classes and Cricket table space will be available.  Fee includes breakfast goodies, lunch, snacks, [...]

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