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New Stent Retriever Saves Stroke Victims

Bob Larson writes Technology is Hip coluumn via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Ischemic stroke (brain clot) is a leading cause of disability and death affecting approximately 795,000 U.S. stroke victims annually and accounts for almost 90 percent of all strokes. Strokes can result in long-term functional impairments for the patient such as difficulty in walking or speaking. A new device called a stent retriever, basically a small …

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All We Like Sheep: Lessons from the Sheepfold

By Marilyn Bay Wentz and Mildred Nelson Bay All We Like Sheep is a blend of creative memoir and devotionals written by a mother/daughter team in Colorado with 70 years of shared experience as sheep farmers. They share 45 memorable sheep escapades which help us understand how much like sheep we really are. You will …

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‘Visible Storage’ Unpacks Culture

Hotel de Paris Museum, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, opened its tour season on Saturday, May 28. Visitor access to an outstanding collection of over 5,000 objects original to the site has been improved through newly developed visible storage located in the hotel’s 1878 commercial kitchen. Hand-painted French tableware, common kitchen …

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Spring Plant SALE – Denver Botanic Gardens’

Sale May 6-7 Preview Party May 5 Denver Botanic Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale takes place Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, 8-5 p.m. The sale features more than 10 plant divisions including annuals, perennials, fruits and vegetables, seeds, container gardens, hanging baskets, aquatics and more. This year’s sale focuses on the importance of pollinators by offering …

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An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin – Paramount Theatre Saturday April 23

The career of multi-talented performer Lily Tomlin spans comedy, stage, television, film, writing and producing. Inspired by early comic pioneers like Lucille Ball and Jean Carroll, Tomlin left college to pursue her dream and fine-tune her craft starting in local coffee houses, then moving on to New York landmark clubs, building a strong following. In …

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Local Author Publishes ‘The Good Daughter’

By Connie Shoemaker, Co-Founder and Director Emerita, Spring International Language Center and Author. www.thegooddaughter.us/ A new memoir, The Good Daughter: Secrets, Life Stories, and Healing details a journey most of us will travel as care givers or recipients of that care. Author Connie Shoemaker is an only child responsible for a father with Alzheimer’s and …

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Unique Places In Colorado To Catch A Good Night’s Sleep

While you explore our wonderful state you can find lodging that is more than just a place to rest your head. While comfort is certainly priority number one, in Colorado, the place you stay can do so much more than assure a solid night’s rest. Unique, local and inspired accommodations across the state offer a …

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Cozad To Assist Aging Population

When Weld County Commissioner Julie Cozad learned she was selected to serve on the Colorado Commission on Aging, she was thrilled. “The issues that face our aging population are important to me,” said Cozad. “I’m interested in exploring efficient and thoughtful ways communities can collaborate to address the concerns of our aging population.” Cozad, was …

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Thoughts and Prayers Are Not Enough

By Rhonda Fields, State Representative, House District 42 It has been 10 years since my son, Javad Marshall-Fields and his financé Vivian Wolfe were tragically murdered. Since that day, I have been fighting to prevent other families from losing loved ones as well. I have tried to do this both through my work in the legislature …

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Summertime Activities and Programs

Experience the many recreational and cultural opportunities that will increase your awareness and appreciation of our natural and cultural resources in Boulder County region. Enjoy hikes, indoor programs, special events, seniors hikes and family friendly programs.  The county prioritizes the conservation of open space lands for the protection of critical wildlife habitats, protecting farms and ranches and …

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