The Kristi Visocky Memorial Foundation announced today that ten area young women will receive $2000 scholarships for the 2010-11 school year. Recipients are Kenzi Buehler, Carrie Busby, Sofie Christiansen, Kelly Comer, Jennifer Fleming, Jennifer Flint, Taffyette Harrison, Krystalyn Lockard, Tandi McBlair and Christina Scruggs.
The Kristi Visocky Memorial Foundation, a.k.a. Kristi’s Fund, was created in memory of Kristi Visocky who was killed in an auto accident in May of 2003 at the age of 21. Determined to keep alive the spirit and compassion of a young woman who was a strong champion of the underdog and supporter of troubled youth, Kristi’s Fund was set up to provide scholarships and assistance to area young people.
The young women who have benefited from the Kristi Visocky Memorial Foundation Scholarships are the very types Kristi supported: young, displaced girls and single moms, working to pull their life back together and create a better life for themselves and their families. One such woman, a single mom of three little boys, who was embarking on nursing school, put it this way when told she would receive a $2000 scholarship to Front Range Community College, “You don’t know what this means to me. It’s not just the money for school, it’s that you believe in me and believe that I can do this!”
The scholarships will be awarded on Friday, July 23 at the Kristi’s Big Night Out “Hog Wild” event at the Fort Collins Hilton, 425 W. Prospect.
This year this fun-filled event features motorcycle theme. Participants will sample delicious cuisine by area restaurants including Chili’s, Elmonte Grill, Enzio’s, Hooters, Island Grill, Maya Cove, Outback Steak House, Pappy’s Corner Pub, PF Chang’s China Grill, Rock Bottom Brewery, Rustic Oven, Stonehouse Grill and Texas Road House, dance to music by the ever-popular “After the Fire”, and bid on exciting silent auction and raffle items. Kristi’s Big Night Out is one of the biggest events of the summer. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 970-277-0591 or on-line at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Kristi’s Big Night Out Event is the kick off to the Kristi Visocky Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday, July 25 at Collindale Golf Course. Over 300 golfers will take to the greens to help raise money for the Foundation, making it the largest golf tournament in Fort Collins. The tournament is sponsored by Pappy’s Corner Pub and Buffalo Builders with food provided by CB&Potts.
For more information on Kristi’s Big Night Out, the Kristi Visocky Memorial Golf Tournament or the Kristi Visocky Memorial Scholarship Fund, please contact Bob or Donna Visocky at 970-377-0591. www.kristisfund.com
My sister Mary Danz passed away on Thursday, December 15. She was a beautiful soul with a generous laugh and wonderful smile that lit up a room.
You were a Christmas baby, born on December 25, thus our parents names you Mary. Compassionate, caring, generous and loving, you embodied Christmas year round, sharing your many beautiful gifts with all. You loved to craft and make unique presents for family and friends, but your true gift, one you gave so freely, was your heart.
You were my big sister. We shared a bed when we were children, snuggling together, whispering in the dark. Interesting how life always brings us full circle. I lay next to you those last few nights, sharing stories of our childhood. And I read to you, just as I did when we were children, me just learning to read, you helping me sound out the words. This time you were quiet, but I knew you were listening. It was a beautiful book, a parable about the journey of life; you understood far better than I.
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Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful. Buddha
I am writing this article as the snow falls in Colorado. It is late night and it is quiet; so very quiet one can almost hear the voice of heaven. The responsibilities and to do list are far away, and if only for a moment I am immersed in the stillness. And I am thankful; thankful for the quiet, for the much-needed opportunity to slow down for a moment, clear the clutter and quiet the never-ending cacophony in my brain.
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This morning I am sitting on the patio, a beautiful cool Colorado morning. The sun is shining and I am enjoying a cup of tea, a perfect time to reflect, connect with Spirit and as Dr. Joe Dispenza encourages, plan…
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What is Oneness? It is a belief that we are all connected, every living being and organism on the planet. It is a knowing that there is an unseen web that binds us all.
We Are All One is the one idea that truly changes everything. When we see that we are all connected, when we see ourselves in each other, we cannot help but nurture, love and support the other. When we understand our connection to nature, we can no longer destroy our planet.
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"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance."
This little nugget showed up in my email the other day with perfect timing. I was lamenting over the state of my affairs and how nothing seemed to be going right: my husband’s car died and needed a new battery; my computer locked up and absolutely refused to cooperate; I lost my brand new I-Pod, it drop out of my purse when we were out with a group of friends.
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People often ask me why I chose to expand the Extraordinary People Series to Vancouver. This is one of my favorite stories of messages from the other side...
I was invited to lunch by two young women from Denver, Kat and Maru. This was our first meeting and we spent a lot of time learning about each other, our backgrounds, how we started on this path and where we saw ourselves going. It was the day before New Years Eve 2007. I said that BellaSpark was kicking off a new series in Seattle beginning in January 2008 and that I was considering adding another city in 2009, probably somewhere in the Midwest. The conversation continued like that for a while longer, when all of a sudden Maru pipes up and says “You know you’re going to Vancouver next. You might think you’re going to the Midwest, but you’re going to Vancouver.”
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Often when I look in the mirror, I am completely surprised at the reflection that looks back at me. “Who is that person?” I ask. “That can’t be me. I am tall and thin; not short and round.” I have to admit, my mirror is generally pretty kind to me; a sort of magic mirror, if you would. I am sure I look taller and thinner when I model my outfit for the day. Imagine my surprise when I catch my reflection in a window or see myself in a photo. “Where did that dumpy person come from?” (Let me tell you, if you could invent a camera that didn’t put 10 pounds on a person, you would give Bill Gates a run for his money!)
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This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.
I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake.
Life is no brief candle to me; it is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations. - -George Bernard Shaw
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We attended a concert a while back, Beatlemania with the Fort Collins Symphony. It was great fun, all of us Baby Boomers dancing and groovin’ away to all the songs we grew up with.
One thing really caught our attention though, aside from the beer bellies and blue jeans; we were delighted to see many in the audience opening their cell phones to shine light on the concert. You can tell it’s been a while since we’ve been to a rock concert, cell phones instead of cigarette lighters, amazing! It started with just a couple and then the lights multiplied one by one as more and more of us caught on. A single light here, another there, four more in that section, a whole row over across the way; eventually, the entire hall was filled with shining lights. Cool…..
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Do you believe everyone has the ability to make contact or receive communications with the other side?
Yes. I believe that everyone has the ability to make their own personal connections because of the interchange of emotions and love that is connected with their loved ones. If we are talking about doing it on a professional level, that is a whole other ball game. That is something that I ultimately believe has a chosen element but as far as a connection of love we all have that right.
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