About Town

By Doris Lessenden

“Greater love hath no man, than this that he lay down his life for a Friend.  John 15:13

This scripture was shared by Tina Adamson at the close of the Veteran’s Appreciation Potluck last Friday.

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From Making Sandwiches to Being Sandwiched – Advice for Caregivers

Work-life balance for working caregivers may be difficult. But you are not alone - among the 44 million unpaid elder caregivers in the US, 75% are employed.

Sally is 49 year old caregiver to her 90 year old mother with Alzheimer's Disease. Sally is also the mother of two teenage sons and she works full time supervising a multi-million dollar program. Between her job, taking her sons to after-school activities, and caring for her mother, she has little time for her own hobbies and interests. Lately she feels distracted at work, a problem referred to as "presenteeism."

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Colorado Wheat to Host 2016 Colorado Agricultural Summit

Global Market Outlook - Consumer Trends Driving Business Decisions – Election Review, Legislative Session Preview

The Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee (CWAC), Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG), and Colorado Wheat Research Foundation (CWRF) will host the 2016 Colorado Agriculture Summit on December 1, 2016 at Longmeadow Event Center in Wiggins, Colorado. Open to all involved in agriculture, the summit will feature a full day of informative speakers and panels focused on bringing real, timely industry information to Colorado agricultural producers.

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Become a Licensed Family Child Care Provider

Are you considering becoming a legally operating licensed family child care provider?  There are many reasons why people want to start a family child care business.  The most common reason is to stay home with their own children and be able to contribute to their family’s income.  There is a constant demand for more family child care providers throughout Northeast Colorado.  In fact, licensed family child care homes are where the majority of working families find care for their children. 

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10 Tips to Make Physical Activity a Regular Part of the Day

Adding activity into your day is possible. Choose activities that you enjoy. Adults should aim for at least 2½ hours or 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Every little bit adds up, and doing something is better than doing nothing. Most important — have fun while being active!

1. Take 10

Do at least 10 minutes of activity at a time to reach your weekly goal. Walk the dog for 10 minutes before and after work and add a 10-minute walk at lunchtime.

2. Mix it up

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Weather Outlook – the Week Ahead: Rain Thursday?

By Chris Sorensen

Warmer temperatures will continue through the middle of the week, and the forecast hints at some potential for rain or snow later in the week.

Sunday will be breezy, with north winds gradually increasing to 15 to 25 miles per hour in the morning. The high temperature will be around 70, with an overnight low of 30 expected.

Look for unseasonably warm high temperatures in the low to mid-70s continuing through Wednesday, with overnight lows remaining just above freezing.

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