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Community at Work

Community at Work is a weekly radio program on KRFC, 88.9 FM, that provides insight into issues that affect our communities by providing a closer look at the public agencies serving you.

This ½ hour show, Thursday evenings at 5:30 pm, is hosted by Larimer County, City of Fort Collins, the Health District of Northern Larimer County, and the US Forest Service on a rotating basis. Larimer County's show is hosted by Community Information Manager Deni La Rue.

Each week, the host of Community at Work will interview guests about a topic that is relevant to our communities.

Past and Future Larimer County Shows

• July 2 - On this edition of Community at Work, Deni La Rue talks with Larimer County Health Department Health Education Supervisor Jane Viste about 'all things health'. We'll hear updates on West Nile to H1N1.
• June 4 - On this edition of Community at Work, Deni La Rue talks with Rob Novak, Education Program Coordinator for Larimer County's Open Lands Program and Zoe Whyman, City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Community Relations Manager. The topic is the grand opening on June 6 & 7 of Red Mountain Open Space (owned and managed by Larimer County) and Soapstone Prairie Natural Area (owned and managed by the City of Fort Collins). Listen to the MP3 recording
• May 28 - On this edition of Community at Work, Deni La Rue talks with Larimer County/CSU Horticultural Extension Agent Alison Stoven about gardens, plants, and all things 'Farmer's Market'. Listen to the MP3 recording
• April 2 - On this edition of Community at Work, Larimer County Community Information Manager Deni La Rue talks with Laurel Kubin, the Director of the County's Extension Office for CSU-Larimer County Extension. Whether it is, learning about finances, food preservation, 4-H, or countless other disciplines, Extension most likely has a program for citizens. Listen to the MP3 recording
• March 5 - On this edition of Community at Work, Deni La Rue talks with Lynette McGowan, Larimer County's Caregiver Support Coordinator, about 'Powerful Tools for Caregivers', a six-week class beginning March 31, and offered by Larimer County's Office on Aging, Poudre Valley Health System's Aspen Club, and Collinwood Assisted Living.
• February 5 - On this edition of Community at Work the topic is 'jobs and employment'. Deni La Rue talks with two experts from the Larimer County Workforce Center: Lew Wymisner, Assistant Director and Maureen Harter, Employment Center Manager. A discussion on the status of employment in our region as well as a look at the services available to citizens through the Workforce Center takes place. Listen to the MP3 recording
• January 29 - On this edition of Community at Work, Deni La Rue talks with Larimer County's two newest Commissioners Tom Donnelly and Steve Johnson. Both men were sworn-in just two weeks ago. La Rue will ask about their job impressions so far and the issues they see for the year. You'll also get to know both men on a more personal level...family, what they like to do in their off time, etc. Listen to the MP3 recording
• December 4 - On this edition of Community at Work, Deni La Rue talks with Carla Felts, Foster Care Services Program Supervisor for Larimer County's Department of Human Services about the need for foster and adoptive homes for teens in Larimer County. We'll also be talking with teens who are in the system, to hear their point of view. Listen to the MP3 recording (Note: recording ends early at 21 minutes)
• November 6 - On this edition of Community at Work, Deni La Rue talks with Larimer County Budget Director Bob Keister and Larimer County Manager Frank Lancaster about the County's proposed 2009 budget. Issues covered include: criteria used in preparing the budget; what's in the proposed 2009 budget; prioritizing needs and resources; the public input process; and, looking to the future. Listen to the MP3 recording
• September 4 - My guest on this edition of Community at Work is Larimer County Environmental Educator Rose Watson from our Solid Waste Department. We talk about changes and updates in recycling; how to have a Green Halloween; what kinds of questions does Rose often get asked; and, we take your calls and answer your questions on recycling. Listen to the MP3 recording
• August 7 - On this edition of Community at Work, Larimer County's Deni La Rue talks with Larimer County Criminal Justice Planning Manager Gary Darling and Emily Dawson Petersen of the Larimer Center for Mental Health on a potential ballot issue for this fall that would provide for a detox facility, treatment programs and more, for Larimer County citizens. Listen to the MP3 recording
• July 3 - On this edition of Community at Work, Deni La Rue talks with Alison Stoven, Larimer County/CSU Extension Horticultural Agent, and Nancy Hunter, a citizen volunteer Master Food Safety Advisor with Larimer County Extension. The Larimer County Farmer's Market opens on Saturday, July 12 in a new location in downtown Fort Collins... We'll hear about this year's Farmer's Market, what's new, besides the location, and all-things-farmers-market! Listen to the MP3 recording
• June 5 - On this edition of Community at Work, Deni La Rue talks Kori Wilford with the Larimer County Department of Health & Environment. Kori is a Health Educator and she talks with Deni about how to be an 'Askable Parent'. Live call-in is highly encouraged on this show. Kori and Deni highlight issues such as teen pregnancy and how to talk with your children on sensitive topics. Listen to the MP3 recording

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