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08 | ENTERTAINMENT After being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Taste of Windsor is back.
10 | ENTERTAINMENT A colorful and treasured tradition has returned to Windsor with the Thursday Night Summer Concert Series at Boardwalk Park.
12 | LOCAL NEWS Fifth annual Windsor Grind Skate Competition draws a crowd.
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES UPDATE
22 | ENTERTAINMENT We take an in-depth look at some of the sponsors and vendors that will be at this year’s Taste of Windsor.
26 | BAREFOOT LAKES Summer is in full swing in the Barefoot Lakes master-planned community in Firestone.
34 | ART Former army illustrator among artists to be featured at greeley arts picnic.
40 | SAW IT, WANT IT With so many different flavors at this year’s Taste of Windsor, how will you decide what to try?
42 | FINAL THOUGHT Summer is here and so are all of the events that make it great! Taste of windsor, windsor’s summer concert series, and theGreeley arts picnic all have something fun for the whole family. 6 | mywindsor | JULY 2021
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14 | HISTORY Stepping into the past is easy in Windsor and Greeley. Seven museums offer a gateway to the rich history of the area.
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entertainment | TASTE OF WINDSOR
The warm weather warranted a slushy or two at the 2019 Taste of Windsor event.
TASTE OF WINDSOR HAPPENING IN JULY AFTER COVID FORCED 2020 CANCELLATION BY JADYN WATSON-FISHER
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OVID-19 forced the cancellation of most events in 2020. Now that things are returning to their prepandemic state, Taste of Windsor will pick up where it left off in 2019.
together after everything that occurred with the pandemic. It is supposed to showcase all the things that give Windsor flavor.
This is one of the first events for both the Tribune and the town since the shutdowns in spring of 2020.
“One thing we really focused on this year was just bringing it back and kind of rolling where we left off to get back into it,”
Greeley Tribune Marketing Coordinator and Event Manager Lindsay Haines said the planning staff wanted the theme to be about bringing friends, family and the community back
“One thing we really focused on this year was just bringing it back and kind of rolling where we left off to get back into it,” Haines said. “I wouldn’t
The 11th annual event is hosted by the Greeley Tribune and the town of Windsor. It is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 15 at Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5 St., in Windsor.The event will feature a beer garden, food, live music and family activities.
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necessarily say there’s anything new, but that doesn’t mean it’s not going to be super fun.” Food vendors include, but are not limited to,Tacos El Diablito, the Waffle Lab, Gourmet Grub Scratch Kitchen, Rat’s Woodshack BBQ and Kona Ice. Other vendors and sponsors will be at the event hosting activities such as free face painting, giveaways and connecting with the community. Because the event is tied in with the Windsor Summer Concert Series, the Stolen Winnebagos will perform for those in attendance. The band is from Kansas City, Missouri, and plays a wide variety of genres. Visitors should bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy their dinner and the band. The event, expected to draw 1,500 to 2,000 guests, is free and will all be
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The event is still accepting sponsors and vendors. Interested parties can submit a request at events.greeleytribune.com/tasteof-windsor.
EXPECTED TASTE OF WINDSOR VENDORS •
McDonald Toyota (event sponsor)
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Merry Makers
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Kona Ice
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Wing Shack
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Tacos El Diablito
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The Waffle Lab
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The DRIPBaR Fort Collins
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Gourmet Grub Scratch Kitchen
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entertainment | SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
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THE RETURN OF THE WINDSOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES GIVES US SOMETHING TO LISTEN TO
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colorful and treasured tradition has returned to Windsor with the Thursday Night Summer Concert Series at Boardwalk Park.
For more than 15 years, the series has lured friends and families to hear country,rock,folk,funk and other genres of music in a relaxed, beautiful atmosphere. Lexie Spykstra, recreation coordinator of events and sponsorships for theTown of Windsor, was born and raised in the community. She fondly recalls attending the concert series and said that it was moved to Boardwalk Park after the bandshell was constructed. She has a keen understanding of what the event, which runs through Aug. 19, means for Windsor residents and visitors from the perspective as a native and as a town employee.
The Last Men on Earth performing at the the June 10th Summer Concert Series at Boardwalk Park in Windsor. - Photo Courtesy of the Town of Windsor Recreation Dept.
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"I think it's a sense of community where people can look forward to a concert in the park everyThursday throughout the summer. It is extremely family oriented, family friendly with food trucks and dancing," Spykstra said. "It's a very comforting atmosphere. And I'd even call it cozy."
This year marks the return of the series after a year-long gap due to COVID-19 limitations.
THURSDAY NIGHT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
"It was very difficult," Spykstra said of last year's cancelation. "The Summer Concert Series was my favorite part, and it was taken away. But we've heard only good things from the community about bringing it back and how appreciative they are. It's definitely you don't know a good thing until it's gone."
Here are the performers for the remaining part of the series:
The performers are just as happy as the crowd to be back. "They are very grateful we are back. Like most communities, we weren't the only ones who canceled.They were left with no place to play.This summer,they are getting all booked and are escstatic to be out and about," Spykstra said. Every Monday starting in early June, Spykstra and other staff prepare the park to make sure the weekly event goes well. She said the series so far has gone off without a hitch despite some warm weather and a challenge in finding enough food trucks for the series. "It's kind of a group effort as far as putting these concerts on for the community. Our Parks Department is phenomenal, and we wouldn't be able to do it without them." The town follows Centers for Disease Control guidelines for this event, which calls for social distancing. Masks are not required. Concerts are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the park, 100 N. 5th St. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
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local news | SKATE COMPETITION While scooter riders came out in larger numbers, the skateboarders didn’t hesitate to bring their best tricks during a skateboard and scooter competition on Friday in Windsor. (Tamara Markard/Staff Reporter) The fifth annual Windsor Grind Skate Competition took place Friday in Windsor. The event was the first skate competition for the city in a year since COVID-19 canceled the 2020 event. (Tamara Markard/Staff Reporter)
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FIFTH ANNUAL WINDSOR GRIND SKATE COMPETITION DRAWS A CROWD BY TAMARA MARKARD
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On Friday, June 25th, about 20 kids headed over to Eastman Skate Park in Windsor to showcase their best and sickest tricks for a chance to claim the top spot in the fifth annual Windsor Grind Skateboard and Scooter Competition. With just about every event that was scheduled in 2020, the competition was sidelined due to the pandemic. “I am so excited to have this back,” said Amy McFadden with the Clearview Library District. “Our annual streak was broken last year with COVID, but we are glad to be back.” Friday’s event proved that a year off doesn’t mean you lose your balance or passion as competitors brought some of the fiercest, and somewhat frightening, tricks to impress the judges and entertain audience members.
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“This is such a good thing for our community because it makes good use of our skate park. The skate park gets used by scooters and skaters anyway, but now we can involve the library and town,” said Tucker Valentine, library outreach assistant. “It also gives them a chance to compete in a friendly environment and showcase their talent.” The competition was open to both scooter riders and skateboarders ages 9 to 18 years old.The event was hosted by the Clearview Library District and city of Windsor. Each competitor had two 45-second runs and could use as much or as little of the skate park as they wanted. The top three competitors were then given a third 45-second run opportunity to impress the judges. Judges scored each skateboarder and scooter rider on the different tricks they performed, the difficulty of the tricks and each competitors’ style. Taking the top three spots in the scooter competition for the 9-12 year age group were Jordan Payton in first
place, return competitor Kasen Samuels in second and Khi Bateman in third place. For the 13-18 year scooter group, Mitch Karsten came in first, with Sterling Barth earning second place and Andrew Smithers in third. Sterling Barth, who competed in the 2019 competition, winning second place, showed off some of the tricks he had been working on in 2020 such as a front flip and barrel roll. For the skateboard competition, which featured skaters 9-18 years old, Ryan Waag took the top honor, with Jonah Oldright coming in second and Aiden Bindel snagging third place. Winners of the competition received prizes from The Bearing scooter and BMX shop in Loveland. For more information on the Eastman Park Skate Park rules, hours of operation and amenities, go to https:// bit.ly/3dfIjZW.
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history | LOCAL MUSEUMS
F I N DI NG H I ST ORY I N W I N D S OR AND G RE E LEY
ABOVE: (1925) 9 fire fighters stand in front of the Windsor City Hall and Fire House. - Photo courtesy of the Windsor History Mueseum BELOW: 1920s fire truck in front of the Windsor Art and Heritage Center. - Photo courtesy of the Windsor History Mueseum
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tepping into the past is easy in Windsor and Greeley. Seven museums offer a gateway to the rich history of the area—why not stretch that out to make a summer’s worth of history by exploring one museum a week? There’s Windsor History Museum, Art & History Center, Windsor Severance Fire Rescue Museum, Greeley History Museum, Meeker Home Museum, Centennial Village Museum and Colorado Model Railroad Museum (See the websites of all these at http://coloradomuseums.co/regions). EXPLORING WINDSOR’S PAST Laura Browarny, cultural supervisor for Windsor, said the Windsor History Museum (formerly the Broadway Park Museum) features six historic buildings built betw tween w 1882 and the 1920s. Although many towns credit their start to the coming of the railroad, Browarny said the buildings tell the story of Windsor’s beginning from a stagecoach stop to the completion of the Greeley, Salt Lake and Pacific Railroad
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the sugar beet fields and became landowners then became the fourth and fifth generation of business owners in Windsor now.” The Art & Heritage Center (AHC) is a hub for arts, culture and history. It doesn’t have anything permanently on exhibit but hosts art and history exhibits throughout the year and provides opportunities for the community to participate in art and cultural programs for all ages.
1941 International Howe taken in 1948 during Labor Day Parade. - Photo courtesy of the Windsor Severance Fire Rescue
through the sugar beet boom of the early 20th century. You can walk through the 1882 train depot, 1886 schoolhouse and teacher's quarters, farmhouse, summer kitchen, beet shack, and chapel as well as explore exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages. She said you can also observe artifacts of the bison kii site national historic site from thousands of years ago.Your kill tour can be self- guided or supplemented by folks on the site. Browarny added, “One of the stories we love to tell is of the German Russian people who came as “stoop workers” in
Curator of the Windsor Severance Fire Rescue Museum Dan Lowe is a retired firefighter whose roots go all the way back to his firefighting great grandfather—and to the present with his fire marshal daughter.The museum restores, preserves, and displays historic fire apparatus, tools, equipment, and memorabilia. Among the collection are three fire trucks which include a 1925 REO SpeedWagon Chemical Hose Wagon, a 1941 Howe International Engine, known as “The Indian,” and a 1951 Ford Howe Engine.The museum has hand-held, hand-drawn and truck-carried chemical fire extinguishers on display, as well as glass fire grenades that were found in the community. Individual and group tours are available. GREELEY MUSEUMS This town is truly what Horace Greeley meant when he said, “Go west, young man, go west.” In 1873, J.L. Hilton
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A group of women taking a tour of the Windsor History Museum. - Photo courtesy of the Windsor History Mueseum
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Hazel E. Johnson Research Center, which has an impressive collection of documentary and photographic resources available for researchers, students and genealogists. Meeker Home Museum: Learn the fascinating story of the Meekers and their vision for a Utopian community
The Greeley History Museum showcases and preserves Greeley and other parts of Weld County’s history through exhibitions, programs, permanent collections and research. It includes three floors of permanent and changing galleries. The building, originally built in 1929 for the Greeley Tribune, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and became home to the Greeley History Museum in 2005. The museum’s main exhibit is “Utopia: Adaptation on the Plains,” and the museum’s other galleries include updated themes throughout each year. Artifacts, photographs and hands-on opportunities create a meaningful visitor experience. In addition to exhibits, the lower level of the museum contains the 16 | mywindsor | JULY 2021
Portrait of Nathan C. Meeker. Dated to 1876. - Photo courtesy of the City of Greeley Museums
during a tour of this National Register Historic home. The home shows Meeker’s founding principles of education, cooperation and family. The Meeker women were also involved in the quest for women’s rights. Centennial Village Museum is an 8-acre living history experience featuring over 35 architecturally unique structures, costumed interpreters, heritage farm animals, beautifully landscaped grounds and interactive experiences. The historic homes tell stories of the cultures that made Greeley what it is today.There are different areas in the site that focus on the westw tward w expansion, immigrants, a German Russian shanty, different shops and the changeover from wagons to the Auto Age. There are currently no animals except for chickens and turkeys, but you can see people doing interpretations in stations on the site. Some examples are volunteers in the car garage which show the changeover to the Auto Age, people in the stagecoach area and a hard-worki king i blacksmith. There is currently no programming at the White-Plumb Farm Learning
Children learning in the one room schoolhouse at Centennial Village. - Photo courtesy of the City of Greeley Museums
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A Centennial Village Museum blacksmith. - Photo courtesy of the City of Greeley Museums
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pets | TREAT TRUCK
Making Tails Wag: A Food Truck for Your Dog BY ADAM GOLDSTEIN MARKETING FEATURE
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Good is the events and promotions coordinator for Poudre Pet and Feed Supply,an animal supply company that touts itself as a friend of domestic companions of all breeds and species.Though part of Good’s official job is tied to the events and promotions spelled out in her job title, she also plays a role that’s directly tied to Poudre Feed’s furry clientele. Specifically, Good does all of the baking for the Poudre Pet and Feed Supply’s relatively new Treat Truck,a mobile purveyor of treats specifically made for dogs. Good has been the creative force behind canine spins on food truck goodies, items like “Pup Cream Sandwiches”,turkey muffins and goat’s milk shakes – all designed to delight the canine palate. Recently,Good sold a pair of dog owners a “Pupsicle,” a frozen treat designed specifically for dogs,and was able to immediately see how it went over. “We were just at Maxline Brewing with the truck.We did some Pupsicles, and I made one that had an edible chicken stick,”Good recalled.“The couple that bought 18 | mywindsor | JULY 2021
the treat sat on a little bench – they held the popsicles and the dogs ate it out of their hands. It’s fun to watch people and pets interact like that.” Encouraging those kinds of moments is the mission behind Poudre Feed’s Treat Truck, a converted mobile food station for dogs that the owners procured in New Mexico. Though the Treat Truck officially made its debut in 2019, a year marked by the challenges of a global pandemic got in the way of the vehicle’s official debut. With COVID numbers headed down and more public events on track for the summer of 2021, Good and the rest of the crew at Poudre Feed are hoping the coming months will prove to be kind for the Treat Truck. “We did bring the truck to a few of our winter events in 2019,but then 2020 hit; this is the first year that we’re hitting the ground running.This is the first year that we have it at all our events,” Good said. “Basically, we’ve titled ourselves a food truck for dogs. We use products that we sell at our store to create homemade treats for dogs. We also have some bulk options, which we’d sell at our treat bins.”
Even though it’s a converted food truck, Good said that none of the treats are prepared in the vehicle itself.Instead,treats ranging from canine ice cream goodies to doggie smoothies and sandwiches are lovingly prepared in the kitchen and simply transported via the truck.
for other community events across the area this summer, including the Windsor Summer Concert Series, farmer’s markets and a possible appearance at a gathering of Food Trucks.
The entire process has proven rewarding for Good,who balances her office duties for the pet chain with work in the kitchen for four-legged diners.
“We’ll also be at Taste of Fort Collins,” she added. “We’re going to try to be anywhere we can be to serve all our customers.”
“I do all the baking personally. A lot of the recipes I find online and I’ll tweak,” Good said, adding that the truck also offers items that customers can take home to dogs. “Personally, I love to bake; it fed into that.When I get to the events, it’s fun to watch.” Dogs Judy (tan) and Ruth Barker Ginsburg (black) are enjoying some Pupsicles from the Treat Truck at Maxline on a warm summer day. - Photo courtesy Taryn Bushey
All of the Treat Truck’s stops are posted on the pet store’s Facebook page,she added.
Poudre Pet and Feed Supply has locations in Fort Collins, Loveland and Windsor. Visit the Poudre Feed Treat Truck on Facebook at www.facebook.com/poudrefeedtreattruck.
So far this summer, those events have included 5Ks in the Windsor area,as well as “Yappy Hours”at local bars and businesses. Good added that the Treat Truck is bound
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The T Return of the Taste of Windsor
hursday, July 15 marks the return of Taste of Windsor after hitting pause last summer because of COVID-19. Over its 11 years, Taste has become so much more than a food festival. The town’s premier event kicks off the Summer Concert Series, which this year features live music by the Stolen Winnebagos, a Kansas City trio performing a diverse range of upbeat songs from the 1950s to today’s hottest tunes. The event showcases both longtime and new food vendors, alongside local businesses offering giveaways and the chance to visit and mingle in the sunshine. Taste promises a sampling of what laid-back summertime used to be like. In that, it’s an opportunity to savor all the separate elements of the town’s character, which combined, make Windsor the wonderful, welcoming community it is.
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TACOS EL DIABLITO Now in its 11th year as premier sponsor for Taste of Windsor, McDonald Toyota’s support of the annual event highlights the dealership’s commitment and loyalty to the community. “We’ve been the Taste of Windsor sponsor since it started because we want to take every opportunity to be involved with the town’s events. It’s about giving back,” dealership General Manager, John Motschall,said. The McDonald Automotive Group has served Colorado customers for over 50 years, recently adding McDonald Toyota in Greeley. Motschall said expect to see familiar faces at their new dealership, along with the simple,straightforward experience only a family owned business can offer. This year’s booth showcases community favorites, including the Toyota Highlander, RAV4,Tundra and Camry.
MERRY MAKER’S FACE PAINTING
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The mobile shaved ice truck operates daily at Boardwalk Park,mid-May through early September. Over the years, owners Dan Rotner and Brian Shelton have donated over $500,000 to local schools, non-profits and churches, giving a percentage back to organizations. “We take pride in what we do, including hiring kids who stick with us through college. As a small, local business run by two guys who grew up in Colorado and are raising our families here, we celebrate our unique ties with the community,” Rotner said.
NOSH NOCO Dishing up authentic Mexican flavor from a very colorful food truck, owner Sergio Rodriguez describes his food style as a fusion of Mexican and Colorado cuisines. “It’s a new approach to Mexican food,pairing the traditional flavors of the Jalisco region in southern Mexico with green chile to create a unique Colorado flavor.” Rodriguez is excited to be involved in Taste of Windsor. Look for tacos, nachos, and green chile fries, all topped with a choice of asada, pastor, or chicken. Cool off in the summer heat with agua fresca or Mexican Coke. Tacos El Diablito brings genuinely authentic flavor to clients’ doorsteps across northern Colorado, catering to events, parties and corporations.Look for the fiery truck at the Denver Premium Outlets starting in August through the end of 2021.
KONA ICE
Fun,fabulous and friendly is how co-owner Allison Dunning describes her family’s 20-year-old party business. “We take the business of having fun very seriously. From balloon twisters, Santa Claus, a magician, caricature artist and special singing telegrams by Elvis,the award-winning team at Balloon Art by Merry Makers makes every celebration special.”
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Along with premium shaved ice, a positive attitude and an overall fun experience,Kona Ice’s 11th season at Taste of Windsor will feature its most popular flavors, including Tiger’s Blood (it’s strawberry-coconut, but don’t tell the kids); blue raspberry, and crafted flavors lavender lemonade and bourbon black cherry. Sugar free options
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replacement division of Andersen Windows than 100 years of experience in the window replacement industry.The full-service nature of their replacements make it seamless and hassle-free to get windows that are beautiful and energy-efficient.“We are the top rated window replacement company on Angie’s rating,” says Ian Todd, director of event marketing for Renewal by Anderson of Colorado.At theirTaste of Windsor booth, visitors can enter a giveaway sweepstakes for $15,000 of free windows and/or doors.
CHICK-FIL-A AT I-25 AND HARMONY ROAD
The Resource Center for Pregnancy and Personal Health is a nonprofit located in Windsor and Greeley that offers nocost services of pre-abortion screenings, pregnancy tests, first trimester ultrasounds, and STD testing.At theirTaste of Windsor booth, representatives will be handing out fun freebies like “squeeze froggies” (stress balls),water bottles,frisbees,and drawstring bags that direct people to the organization’s websites, where they can schedule services. “Our medical staff and trained advocates approach all of these services with a holistic approach; caring about our clients’physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, and financial needs,” says Amy Schott, client outreach specialist.“We listen.You decide.”
Taste of Windsor will welcome some of the area’s most beloved restaurant staples — a category that Chick-fil-A certainly falls into. “At Chick-fil-A, we love two things: our sandwiches,” says the team at Chick-fil-A on I-25 and Harmony Road. “We’ll be providing the opportunity to ‘Eat Mor Chikin’ by offering our famous chicken sandwiches, delicious lemonade, and other favorites from our menu.As always,it is our pleasure to serve you and we look forward to seeing you soon at Taste of Windsor.”
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Gourmet Grub Scratch Kitchen focuses on doing food that is familiar with a gourmet flair.“We also are obsessed with introducing our customers to new cuisine from around the world,” says Executive Chef/Owner Justin Brown. Visit the Gourmet Grub Scratch Kitchen booth at Taste of Windsor to sample a dynamic menu including curries, risottos and a cool dessert. “I am working on a special item for the event as well,”says Brown, who always enjoys getting facetime with his customers.“Without you, through that past year we would not be here. We are privileged to be able to provide more awesome food and cocktails for the future.”
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Passanante’s is a home food delivery service specializing in all natural and organic food. Their origins as a corner market and specialty butcher shop inform the philosophy at Passanante’s still today, 100 years later. “We provide a direct to home delivery of restaurant quality and purer foods than many grocery stores,”says Alison Mark, event marketing director for Passanante’s. During the pandemic, more people have realized the joy and simplicity of having groceries and food delivered to their home, and Passanante’s offers a premier option
with complete customization and more than 300 items for customers to choose from, some of which will be on offer at their Taste of Windsor booth.
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Melanie Nelson, an independent stylist with Color Street, runs Phenomenails by Melanie and she will be on hand at Taste of Windsor to introduce visitors to the magic of Color Street. “Color Street is an amazing product that gives you salon quality manicures at home with no dry time and no curing light,” she says. “The strips are made of 100% nail polish and are removed
of their top items, including Chicken & Waffles, Maple Bacon Bliss and Waffle Donuts. “We handcraft our gourmet Liège waffles using a yeast-leavened dough (not a batter) filled with pearl sugar, just as they do in Belgium,” says Rachael Roumaya, owner of The Waffle Lab. “This pearl sugar melts on the inside and caramelizes on the outside for a sweet and delicious treat.” A family-owned small business, The Waffle Lab is grateful to have made it through the pandemic and recently announced a second location opening in Boulder this summer.
For a sweet or savory treat at Taste of Windsor, visitors can seek out The Waffle Lab.They will be offering several
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Summertime AT BAREFOOT LAKES A Lifestyle That Matches the Pace of Nature
Residents can enjoy a picnic or a game of ball on the Great Lawn at the 12-acre Peninsula Park. (Photo: Barefoot Lakes).
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ummer is in full swing in the Barefoot Lakes master-planned community in Firestone. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy Colorado’s perfect weather in a variety of ways. Whether your idea of a perfect summer afternoon is spent paddling across the lake’s blue surface, or hiking among the wild green trails that crisscross the neighborhood, you can live your nature-centric dream at Barefoot Lakes, the haven that nature calls home.
Summer Fun on the Water and on Land
The two lakes that earned this community its name are visual stunners: classic, sparkling blue water rimmed by lush green land. There is no denying their visual appeal, and simply being able to see them has been proven to have a positive effect on mental health. But, at Barefoot Lakes, you can do much more than just admire these beautiful water features: lake activities abound this summer. Residents can take their registered personal watercraft out on the lake’s surface. Not a boat owner yet? You can also rent kayaks 26 | mywindsor | JULY 2021
and paddleboards from Colorado SUP Sports, which has a rental hub conveniently located in Peninsula Park. These water sport activities are complemented by a variety of options for exploring the natural world by land. Residents can enjoy a picnic on the Great Lawn at the expansive, 12-acre Peninsula Park, or wander the miles of nature trails weaving in and around the community. If you want to get in a quicker workout, Peninsula Park’s “Fitness Island” with outdoor exercise equipment is the perfect place to break a sweat while the kids play on the nearby playground. One of the most prominent ways that nature shows up in this sanctuary is in the bird life. Close observers will spot large Blue Heron, North American pelican, chickadees, the classic mallard duck and plenty more migratory species. There are also six designated fishing locations so anglers can get familiar with the wildlife under the lake’s surfaces. Each location is equipped with a bait and tackle trash can, as well as detailed signage explaining what kind of fish live in the lakes. The signs will also tell you which species are catch-and-release, and which can be taken home to fry up for dinner.
Whether you choose to explore the majesty of Barefoot Lakes by watercraft or by foot, you’ll experience a true lakeside lifestyle at Barefoot Lakes. This waterfront living attitude is the ethos of the community, connecting every functional detail of Barefoot Lakes. When your day unfolds alongside the energy of the natural world, you are a better version of yourself. When nature is right outside your door, when you can see it blossoming outside of your window, it’s easier to round up the family for an afternoon stroll through the park, or turn off the computer early for an evening paddle across the lake. Once you accept the invitation to live these ideals, it quickly becomes a habit. Your intentional decision about where to live, combined with the intentional design of the Barefoot Lakes community that makes nature a part of daily life, results in easy, smooth days for you and your loved ones. Just the way it’s supposed to be.
Introducing The Havens at Barefoot Lakes
It doesn’t take any real estate experience to know that the Colorado housing market is intense right now. The process of buying a home can be daunting when you try to balance your budget with the comforts you want for your family — not to mention the stress of the bidding wars that are oh-so-common right now.
Enjoy kayaks and paddleboards from Colorado SUP Sports, which has a rental hub located in Peninsula Park. (Photo: Muntz Studios / BrookfieldHomes).
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But there’s an alternative to the insanity. By buying new in Barefoot Lakes, you get the best of both worlds. You don’t have to worry about repairs or renovations — everything in your home is brand new. Plus, you get to decide what you like, from finishes to paint colors to appliance upgrades, rather than moving into an older home and finding a renovation task list that’s a mile long. Retrofitting someone else’s home design can be a major challenge and often results in a style that you might like more than the original, but not something that you love. At Barefoot Lakes, you get to love your personalized new home. Building has started at Barefoot Lakes’ newest neighborhood, The Havens. If the name didn’t indicate it to you, this beautiful, secluded community has a private, paradiselike ambiance, tucked away just beyond the enhanced greenbelt behind The Cove Lifestyle Center. The proximity of The Havens to this lifestyle center is certainly a
The Cove Lifestyle Center at Barefoot Lakes. (Photo: Barefoot Lakes).
benefit for residents, as it offers an abundance of amenities including a state-of-the-art gym, a flex room for yoga, Pilates and classes, and a variety of comfortable living spaces with a DIY coffee bar, catering kitchen, TVs, and indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Summer is the perfect time to explore the center’s water-park style pool with beachstyle entry, a kids’ play space and competition style lanes for exercise. But The Cove will not be the only amenity in The Havens neighborhood — far from it. The Havens will also boast two brand
The homebuilders of Barefoot Lakes understand the community’s core values as well as anyone. Each builder’s thoughtful floorplans find unique, stylish ways to celebrate nature. Brookfield Residential is still building homes from two of its portfolios. The Ovation Portfolio brings the outside in with big windows and big porches, with only a handful of homes left. The Harvest Portfolio has six plans, including some newly-added layouts that are larger and have different exterior options. Lennar also offers homes from two collections, both of which boast modern design details and spacious, open-concept living areas. The Pioneer collection has four floor plans and the Grand Collection has three floor plans. Richmond American Homes has six plans and they recently opened a new model home at Barefoot Lakes. CreekStone Homes also has homes available in the community — reach out to the office for pricing information.
Choose your summer lifestyle
Summer invites all of us to return to the natural world. The skies are clear, the temperatures are mild, and the water is calm. Barefoot Lakes offers the opportunity for you to live within nature, not adjacent to it. All you have to do is choose the lifestyle — it’s here waiting for you. For more information, visit BarefootLakes.com.
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education | SCHOOL POLICY
Weld RE-4 School District administration building in Windsor. Weld RE-4 School District serves students in Windsor, Severance and west Greeley. District leaders are considering options to present a multi-million dollar bond measure to voters on the November 2021 ballot.
MASKS CONTINUE TO BE SOURCE OF DEBATE FOR WINDSOR-AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY BY ANNE DELANEY
For nearly an hour on Monday night, the Weld RE-4 School District Board of Education listened to an impassioned group of parents and community members. The topic of conversation early in the board meeting was masks, the district policy on masks for the upcoming school year and, to a lesser degree, the COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 55 to 60 people crowded into the board meeting room in the district office building in Windsor looking for clarity and guidance on when the district might reveal its mask plans for next year — and to register their displeasure with the slow pace of sending out requested information. “The inaction by the board is the same as blatantly ignoring us,” Windsor resident Aaron Smith said. “You have to represent us, parents and residents. As parents, we have an obligation to 28 | mywindsor | JULY 2021
speak up when we see something out of place.” The district, though, said it’s taking a measured approach and on the established timeline it laid out for families in the spring. In mid-May, the district sent an email saying changes would be made for 2021-22 on masks and quarantines and the information would be shared this summer.
“It was passionate and intense and I know it was com ing from a place of love for the kids,” Board of education president Jennifer Lieber said during and after
the meeting that the district hopes to have more information for families in early July — at some point in the range of July 4-9. Weld RE-4 starts school on Aug. 11. Lieber said “there a lot of what ifs” in crafting a plan for returning district students to school this year, relating to COVID-19. Lieber said the district recognizes the importance of such a decision that will impact “the dayto-day operations of the district and making sure we have the resources to educate students.” “If it’s not masks, then what does that mean for quarantines?” Lieber asked. “We’re trying to work through the consequences” of all of the possible scenarios. Chief operating officer Jason Seybert said the district is in correspondence and collaboration with the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment to help the school system “make the best educational decision” on policies this fall.
But, the process is not moving fast enough for some families in the district, which serves approximately 7,500 students in kindergarten through 12th grades, mainly in Windsor and Severance. While some in the board meeting room were focused on the district to communicating plans as soon as possible, a few others raised the issue of vaccines. Specifically, mention was made on mandates on vaccines might come down from the district and how unvaccinated students might then be treated. “It’ll have to be addressed before school starts,” Seybert said.
Western Europe when Nazis mandated Jews wear badges with the star during the Holocaust. The compa rison of wea ring masks to Jews being forced to wear a Star of David under Hitler was made earlier this month by Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene was widely criticized for the analogy. The man, who said only he is a grandfather of a student in the district, made his statement and left the building to applause from others in the room.
At times the meeting was intense and dramatic.
The public comments boiled down to choice for many of those assembled before the board — choice in wearing a mask and choice on the vaccine.
A man who declined to give his name told the board if the district requires unvaccinated students to wear a mask they will be branded as if wearing “a Scarlet Letter or Star of David.”
“What we are asking is that parents will be able to have a choice,” Smith said. “We won’t wait for another month to pass by. We are demanding a decision.”
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started by Windsor resident Brooke Alles and several others in the district community. Alles, who spoke earlier in the public-comment period, is among those who have since started a Facebook page called Guardians of RE4. Alles and Smith are among the administrators of the 128-member private group started on June 17. “I think a lot of parents want to know what our core values are this year,” Alles said after the meeting. “Last year it was in-person learning. I think it’s hard when we don’t know where they stand.” Lieber was unperturbed by any tension or intensity generated during the meeting. “It was passionate and intense and I know it was coming from a place of love for the kids,” Lieber said, adding the comments and information from the meeting would be shared with district administration. “It’s our job to listen. They want information and they want it now.”
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healthy living | PLAYTIME
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It’s Not Just for Kids, Say Experts hile most of us associate playtime with childhood, adults are increasingly acknowledging the importance of play and leisure time for themselves.
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The Genius of Play. “In fact, research links play with a number of wellness benefits in adults, such as reducing stress, boosting life satisfaction, and empowering people to be creative, flexible thinkers.”
A new survey commissioned by The Genius of Play and conducted by OnePoll finds that 89% of adults have learned to appreciate the importance of play and leisure time over the past year.What’s more, 84% say taking time to play helps them be more productive at work.
To incorporate play into your life, consider these tips from The Genius of Play:
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Seventy percent of adults picked up a new hobby or leisure activity over the past year -- and with good reason. Hobbies can be a source of positive emotions, get you outdoors, encourage physical activity and social interactions, and
spark creativity. From roller skating to dancing to crafting to playing an instrument, consider taking on a new, playful hobby or revisiting one you enjoyed during childhood.
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While play often occurs spur-ofthe-moment, life is hectic and schedules are jam-packed. Consider scheduling time for fun to ensure it happens. For example, make one evening each week a totally screenfree, stress-free experience. Order pizza (or your household’s cuisine of choice) and break out games and puzzles. You might even consider planning themed trivia nights delving into your favorite subjects.
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Whether you choose a destination that allows you to simply relax, or you take on a more active adventure, a trip can broaden your horizons and rejuvenate you when you’re feeling down or just trapped in the daily routine. Consider taking a just-for-fun trip on your own, with a friend or partner, or pack up the car and bring the kids.
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If you’re looking for some inspiration, visit thegeniusofplay.org for tons of fun, free games and downloadable activities. “While our primary mission is educating parents and caregivers about play’s vital role in child development, adults need time to play too,”says Yudina. “We hope to motivate people of all ages to play more -- whether it’s by embracing personal hobbies or by spending more time playing with their kids.”
BRING OUT YOUR INNER CHILD:
Parents, grandparents and other adults with a kid in their life can spend more time playing with the little ones. Not only is play the perfect way to bond, research highlights a number of associated health benefits. Those who play with children burn 20% more calories per week, and researchers link playfulness to creativity, spontaneity and positive attitudes. Intergenerational play can help adults maintain cognitive skills as they age and even extend their life. A study published in the journal “Evolution and Human Behavior” found that
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art | ARTS PICNIC
Illustrator for the Army and art professor at UNC, Seiger Hartger, now retired, creates amazing photorealistic work using watercolors, oil paints, etchings and other mediums. (Photo courtesy Greeley Arts Picnic)
FORMER ARMY ILLUSTRATOR AMONG ARTISTS TO BE FEATURED AT GREELEY ARTS PICNIC BY TAMARA MARKARD
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fter emigrating from Holland to the United States with his wife and firstborn, Seiger Hartger found it increasingly difficult to make a living as an artist. Harger, 72, was a working artist and teacher before emigrating in 1971.To help make ends meet in his family’s new home country, Hartger enlisted in the Army.
Instead of issuing Hartger a weapon to wield, the Army assigned him as an illustrator, to document daily military life and create artistic works for military communications and publications. “Every headquarters has a visual aides department where they do illustrations for advertisements, briefings and books,” Hartger said. During his service, Hartger created drawings, watercolors, etchings, woodcuts 34 | mywindsor | JULY 2021
and other types of artwork depicting various scenes of military combat, training and life. He also managed a creative team and was the director of the graphics school for the NCO Illustrators School at Lowry Air Force Base in Colorado. “We taught people from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard,” Hartgers explained. “Anyone who wanted to be an illustrator would have to come through my school.” In 1990, Hartger was asked to create artwork documenting the life of soldiers deployed to Operation Desert Shield in the Persian Gulf. “We visited all the combat units for two weeks, as many as we could find,” he said. “And then … we looked around and saw units doing their thing, and we documented it to our best ability.” Despite being in charge of illustrating life during combat, Hartger doesn’t like to talk about some of the tragedies and horror
that he witnessed on the battlefield. “Don’t think that war is pretty. It’s not,” he said. “I make nice paintings about it, but I don’t want to talk about it.” After 24 years of service, Hartger retired from the Army in 1996 with the title of master sergeant. After leaving the Army, Hartgers moved to Greeley, where he earned his second bachelor’s degree as well as a master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. He then began teaching for his alma mater’s School of Art and Design, eventually working his way up to becoming head of the printmaking department and co-heading the drawing department. “An artist has to work, and I always loved to work. I am proud of my work,” Hartger said. “The city of Greeley and the university took great care of me.” During his tenure at UNC, Hartger created a series of 16 paintings and
drawings for the university, called “Impressions of Campus.” The series is the first of its kind for UNC and commemorates the school’s more than 100 years of history.
The work, interestingly enough, is a painting of the arts picnic itself. The watercolor piece features visitors pursuing artists’ booths while soft, billowy clouds hang overhead.
“When the rubber meets the road, your work needs to show people what you are,” Hartger said. “And I am a romantic. I am overly romantic and overly emotional.”
In addition to watercolors, Hartger creates etchings, drawings and oil paintings. He is working with the city of Greeley for an exhibit at the Tointon Gallery at the Union Colony Civic Center.
Hartger specializes in photorealistic artwork using a variety of different mediums. The artist said he works in one type of medium for three to four months and then switches to a different one, which prevents him from getting bored or burned out. No matter what he’s using, Hartger loves them all. “On a flat piece of canvas, I create the illusion of three dimension. I create the illusion of people walking,” he said. “I even painted myself into some of my paintings. I’m 72. I am a senior, and I felt that I earned the right to put myself in to the paintings too.” One of Hartger’s pieces has been chosen as the backdrop and inspiration for the 2021 Greeley Arts Picnic poster.
“We had him scheduled to show in 2020 and COVID interfered,” said Kim Snyder, the city’s public art coordinator. “The gallery has been closed since the start of all that and will not reopen until early 2022. Hartger’s exhibit will probably be scheduled for late spring 2022.” Hartger is eager to showcase his work at the Tointon and described the pieces as some of his best work. Hartger hopes to work with the state to document some Colorado’s most majestic and beautiful sites. “I want to do the same thing I did for Greeley for the state of Colorado, but I don’t know who to approach yet,” he said.
“But I want to wait until my show at the Tointon is over, so they can see my work. That’s my next goal.” Until then, Hartger is keeping busy by visiting his grandchildren and taking numerous trips around the U.S. to capture the beauty of the country in his artwork. “America is so beautiful. Oh man, you just can’t believe it. I love America,” Hartger said. “You go to Texas, and they are different, but they are still Americans. They are not the same as the people from New York or Colorado or other states. And I love that difference between the people. That’s what makes America great.” To see some of Hartger’s pieces that he created for the Army, go to https:// history.army.mil/museums/armyArtists/ msgHartgers-msgVarisano.html. The Greeley Arts Picnic is set to take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25 at Lincoln Park, 802 10th Ave. For more information on the upcoming event, go to https://greeleygov.com/ activities/arts-picnic.
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WELD OFFICIALS WARN AGAINST HANDLING WILD ANIMALS AFTER RESIDENT ISSUED SUMMONS FOR ADOPTING BABY RACCOONS BY JADYN WATSON-FISHER
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home & garden | LAWN CARE
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he backyard is one of the most popular spots of the home to relax, host and have fun. However, it all starts with a beautiful lawn. If you’re in the weeds -- literally -- there are great resources available to help you tackle lawn care so you can make the most of your outdoor spaces and have a better overall outdoor experience. One place that can help you get started is Exmark’s Backyard Life site. Exmark, a leading manufacturer of lawn care equipment, created this multimedia destination to provide homeowners with everything from barbecue recipes and design tips to gardening and lawn care advice. The fourth episode in the Exmark Original “Backyard Smart” video series, offers the following steps for repairing bare spots in the lawn:
• Water it and keep it damp at all times. • Sprouts will appear soon! But wait a few weeks before mowing. Experts also say that ongoing maintenance is essential to keeping that lawn looking great. “One of the worst things you’ll have to fight, no matter what type of grass you have,is weeds,”says Exmark partner Brian Latimer, a professional angler and yard fanatic. “And you’ll have to fight weeds all year.” To ensure a lush, healthy lawn, Latimer offers these additional weed-fighting and green-up tips: 1.
• Remove dead grass and weeds, • Loosen the soil a few inches deep. If it’s hard and dry, add fresh topsoil. • Next, sow seeds that match your lawn type.Gently rake them into the soil. • Now, feed that new grass using a granular starter fertilizer. • Lightly cover the area with straw to 38 | mywindsor | JULY 2021
germinating. Use landscape fabrics beneath the mulch to keep sunlight out, but you’ll want to be sure it’s a type that will allow water to still permeate your soil. You’ll also want to prune plants and trees.This doesn’t just include cutting back new growth, but also cleaning out dead limbs or branches,and shaping areas that have become unsightly.
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Scalp. To start the season, “scalp” warm-season grasses like zoysia or Bermuda. Removing old growth by cutting your lawn super low will allow sunlight in,which warms root systems and soil temperatures. Bag clippings so sunlight, fertilizer and water can penetrate the soil.
More backyard life tips,advice and video tutorials can be found by visiting exmark. com/backyard. When it comes to better backyard life, a beautiful lawn is fundamental. Taking your cues from the professionals can help you achieve lush, green spaces perfect for grilling, playing, kicking back and more. (StatePoint) PHOTO CAPTION: Brian Latimer, professional angler and yard fanatic.
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WINDSOR MUSEUM SEEKS REGIONAL ARTISTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO FORCES OF NATURE EXHIBIT BY ANNE DELANEY
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he Windsor Art and Heritage Center is looking for regional artists to submit works for an upcoming exhibit.
“Forces of Nature” will be on display at the center from Sept. 4 through Jan. 9, 2022. The exhibit will represent the beauty, chaos, symmetry and destruction of the forces of nature, according to a news release from the town of Windsor.
The Windsor Art and Heritage Center is located at 116 5th St., in Windsor.
Entry to the exhibit is free, and all forms of art will be considered. Each artist may submit up to three items for consideration. Submissions will be accepted online through Sunday, Aug. 8 at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ WindsorForcesofNature. Artists will compete for f irst, second, third and Community Choice awards of $150, $75, $50 and $75, respectively. For information about Town of Windsor Museums and the Art and Heritage Center, go to the parks, recreation and culture department’s website at recreationliveshere.com/ culture.
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The Taste of Windsor is an annual rite of summer for Northern Colorado residents, and is the premiere event of the Windsor Summer Concert Series. This event showcases a collection of Northern Colorado restaurants, food trucks, caterers and local businesses that add to the “flavor” of the Windsor community.
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ith the annual Taste of Windsor event right around the corner, we cannot help but think of all the flavors and aromas that get our mouths watering with excitement for this event. Below we have listed off some our favorite flavors and foods that we are looking forward to making an appearance at this year’s annual Taste of Windsor event.
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Waffles Okay, hear us out. While most everyone recognizes that waffles are a breakfast staple around the world, The Waffle Lab is challenging the idea that they are only for breakfast. With concoctions like the Waffle Philly,Waffle Bleu,or how about a Waffle Bloody Mary, how can you not get excited about these exciting flavor combinations?
Buffalo wings Spicy, saucy buffalo wings. The perfect finger food for almost any occasion and any location even at the Taste of Windsor. Wing Shack has been serving up these spicy little morsels of chicken off of the truck for years. With flavors ranging from regular buffalo to teriyaki and bbq,all we can say is don’t forget the wet nap.
Perfect,portable hand-held food. Whether it is asada,chicken,or al pastor we can never get enough tacos and Tacos el Diablo is serving them hot and delicious right off the truck. If tacos aren’t your thing (which we don’t know why they are not) they also serve up other Mexican-themed foods like quesadillas or churros to make that sweet tooth happy.
Shaved Ice There is no better way to beat the summer heat than with a nice cold cup of shaved ice topped off with your favorite tropical or fruity flavor. Kona Ice offers up a wide variety of flavors, everything from the standard flavors like grape and cherry to the more unique, like buttered beer or watermelon mint. The possibilities are endless.
A little bit of everything When your taste buds cannot settle on just one flavor and you want that made from scratch taste, then look no further than Gourmet Grub’s food truck. With a wide variety of comfort foods that are always made from scratch, you can never go wrong.
Come join us at the 11th Annual Taste of Windsor at Boardwalk park in Windsor on Friday July 15 from 5-8:30pm! For more information please visit www.GreeleyTribune.com/TasteofWindsor. 40 | mywindsor | JULY 2021
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