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What to Know Before a Tow

No one plans on their vehicle breaking down on the road, becoming disabled as a result of an accident or being towed without your consent. So what should you do if you find yourself in one of these scenarios? Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming offers the following suggestions: Know Your Roadside Assistance …

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Boulder County Area Agency on Aging February Wellness Programs

Wellness Matters February 2014 303-441-3599 Boulder County Wellness Programs are free to residents 60 and over. To register: 303-441-3599 or Email Boulder County. Donations are appreciated. Healthy Moves for Aging Well. A simple exercise program you can do at home. Trained volunteers show how and help keep you motivated. 303-441-3599 to see if this program …

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Schemers Going After Target Stores Data Breach Victims!

Better Business Bureau serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming advises consumers who had their credit or debit information compromised as a result of the Target data breach to beware of con artists aiming to fool them into sharing their credit card and/or personal information. Many consumers report receiving text messages that claim to be from their …

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Celebrate the New Year With a New You!

Whether you call them resolutions or goals, most people begin the new year in hopes of losing a few pounds, paying off credit or finally snuffing out the cigarette habit. To get you started on the right foot, follow these suggestions from Better Business Bureau® serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming: Get more exercise and join …

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MADD Promotes Holiday Anti-Drinking Campaign!

On December 17, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) National President Jan Withers joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, along with other traffic safety organizations and local law enforcement officers to kick-off this year’s holiday crackdown campaign. Jan, along with victim/survivor Gene Gallagher, whose daughter, Katlin Marie, died in a drunk driving crash on New …

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Aging & Driving: Making Informed Decisions That Support Independence & Safety

“It is easy to say, ‘just give up the keys’. It is important for me to stay active, and if I don’t drive I am stuck in the house forever. I can’t live that way.” – Quote from older adult driver “I am worried about my dad. He has had several ‘fender benders’ over the …

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Nonprofit Agenices Work Together for Weld County Homeless

Part of United Way of Weld County’s mission is to improve lives. When individuals are living on the street in winter months, it takes a collaborative effort to provide a warm place to sleep and a meal. With subzero temperatures lingering for weeks, many can toss a few more logs on the fire and another …

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Colorado Queen Gail Hamilton Is Fourth Runner Up at Ms. Senior America 2013 Pageant

A reception was held in November in celebratiion of Gail’s achievement as fourth runner up at the Nationals this past October in Denver. Hosted by her friend, LaDawn Westbrook (pictured above), friends and guests snacked while being treated to a marvelous video created by another friend, Ann Davies. The video was a tribute of Gail’s …

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Become a Volunteer Ranger Assistant for Larimer County

Did you think you would grow up to be a park ranger? It’s not too late! You can become a Volunteer Ranger Assistant and help park and natural area rangers accomplish much of their important work. Larimer County’s Department of Natural Resources and the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department are now accepting Volunteer …

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Loveland Chilson Center Presents “You Heard It On Radio!”

On The Air with an “Old Time Radio & Remember When” Show before a Volunteers Of America luncheon audience at the Loveland Chilson Center. “You Heard It On The Radio” was the opening number. The show highlighted the years 1938, 1943 and 1957. Old radio commercials- Carter’s Liver Pills, Pontiac automobile and Ralston breakfast food …

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Model Railroad Family

The Marsh Family from Fort Collins recently found their way to Windsor for a model train swap meet. Here they are visiting with Patrick Earhart a long-time model rail-roader. They went along to visit other tables eyeing what they might want to add to their model railroad at home. The decision was not an easy …

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50 Plus Receives Better Business Bureau Accreditation!

In November 2013, 50 Plus Media Solutions Inc., parent company of 50 Plus Marketplace News and 50 Plus BizSites, received accreditation from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Fort Collins. 50 Plus is rated with an A+ rating from this prestigious organization. More than 124 million consumers rely on BBB’s business reviews, consumer tips, and …

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