by Michael McCune – The normal person fears to tread the swampy ground of tax loopholes and deductions–that’s why the unofficial-official business of tax preparation and legal tax defense has been the biggest single growth sector since the 1950s. Just to let you in on a little secret the government doesn’t want you to [...]
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by Jack Minor – The question of whether Weld County’s clerk and recorder, and sheriff can seek another two terms may not be decided until next year, the county attorney said. “This concept of saying have a judge review it isn’t the type of thing that can happen now,” county attorney Bruce Barker [...]
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by Jack Minor – Weld County, the only county in the state to be debt-free took the first steps to achieving another first in the state with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new regional crime lab on Wednesday. The lab, which will be located of U.S. 257 near the Pepsi distribution center will [...]
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All eyes of the ‘one-percenters’ will be on Wyoming tomorrowBy Craig Masters Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the resort area adjacent to the Grand Tetons, is once again the site for an economic summit called The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. This a conference of leading central bankers and international finance ministers. It is sponsored by the Federal [...]
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by Dick Williamson Isn’t it astonishing how political views have evolved over the years. I’m reminded of a politician, a very liberal politician, who was a popular New York attorney in the 1930s,40s and 50s. I was just a lad but I remember him well. Dean Alphange (1897-1989) was a WW I veteran, [...]
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Photos & Review by Stu Wright My latest test car was a new Prius Plug-in that came in Clearwater blue metallic paint with dark gray SofTex (leather) seating. The Plug-in is available in limited quantities and only in certain areas of the United States, and was formally introduced last fall. The Prius line of [...]
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GREELEY- The Greeley Farmers’ Market at the Depot announces a new program that provides increased benefits to residents who are on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The new “SNAP it up!” program, funded by a grant through the Wholesome Wave Foundation, will double the value of SNAP benefits redeemed at the Market for [...]
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by Mike McCune – World governments have not learned their lessons from 20th Century history. It is inevitable they will generate a conflict with “global implications” somewhere soon. The price of oil demands it. Oil continues to fall on world markets, a sure sign of the depths of the slowdown in the global [...]
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Hickenlooper tells Weld farmers “take bad with the good” by Jack Minor— In the latest twist in the issue around Weld farmers requesting to pump groundwater to save their crops and help lower excessively high groundwater levels, a government official said farmers can pump all day long to keep groundwater out of their basementS, [...]
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by Peter Grady – While Greeley/Evans District 6 has formed an exploratory committee about a bond issue this November, the Jeffco school district has already done so, however critics say very little funding will actually go to benefit students. Earlier this month, the Jeffco school board voted 4-1 to put a bond and [...]
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by Peter Grady – While a task force in the Southern Baptist Convention has recommended some churches be allowed to change their name to “Great Commission Baptists” to benefit churches outside of the south, many pastors are none too keen on the change. A survey conducted by LifeWay Research reveals that over half [...]
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by Jack Minor – Carol Swain, professor of law and political science at Vanderbilt University, said black political leaders like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are using the death of Trayvon Martin to stir racial division for political gain. Swain says she believes most Americans wanted an investigation into the Feb. 26 incident in [...]
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Bill allows illegals to get lower tuition rates than American citizens by Matt Lacy – A bill that would grant illegal aliens lower tuition rates than other US citizens passed the Colorado state Senate Monday on a strict party-line vote. The bill passed 20- 14 without a single Republican voting in favor of the bill. [...]
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by Matt Lacy – An expert on Communist China says the United States could be making a grave mistake by cutting back on defense spending while China is doing just the opposite. Beijing recently announced a new defense budget of approximately $106 billion, which equates to an 11.2-percent increase. Cheng says this increase coupled with [...]
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Proposal would allow illegals to pay less than U.S. citizens living out of state by Matt Lacy – On a party line vote, the Democratic-controlled Colorado Senate approved a bill that would give a special tuition rate for illegal aliens living in the state. While other states have passed legislation granting illegals within their borders [...]
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Under Obama, America has embraced communism’s tenets of wealth distributionI remember Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev’s promise, “We will bury you.” As we look at America today we see how right he was. By far the most business illiterate group in America is college students – who arguably spend the majority of their time exposed to [...]
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Originally used as evangelistic tool to get Gospel to masses by Matt Lacy – While many have been moved by the Hallelujah chorus of Handel’s Messiah, many may be shocked to learn the piece was originally intended to be used as a tool to reach the masses with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. George Frederic [...]
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Is there something to hide? Who is juggling the books? The transparency of a rock mentality of the Obama regime has spread like the proverbial rotten apple that spoils the whole bunch. In Colorado, the Public Employees Retirement Association is reported to be underfunded by $21billion. Taxpayers have to pay to make up the [...]
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by Jack Minor – Harold Camping, Founder and Chairman of Family Radio Stations, apologized for misleading Christians for decades over his teaching on the rapture. The term “rapture” is never mentioned in the Bible, however fundamentalist Christians say the word refers to a biblical event where those who have trusted Christ as their Saviour are [...]
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Bring our laws into “harmonization” with the rest of the world by Jack Minor In a move that critics say will cripple innovation and competition, Congress is preparing to change how patents are awarded. Current patent law awards patents under the “First-to-Invent” rule, meaning regardless of who files for a patent, it is awarded to [...]
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by Dr. Michelle Bellini At a recent worksession, the Greeley City Council examined proposed changes regarding the way development proceeds in the city. This issue is under examination because the city has over-built public facilities for underdeveloped areas, since the current process bases infrastructure development on five-year plans. Becky Safarik and committee presented “Adequate Public [...]
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Opening day at Poudre Ponds Staff Reports Bring your fishing pole and get in on the action as we celebrate the opening of Greeley’s newest park facility: Poudre Ponds Recreational Fishery! Poudre Ponds is located in the south east corner of the intersection of 35th Avenue and the Poudre River. If you didni’t join us [...]
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WHY IS SEX OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE DANGEROUS? Guest Column By Carol Clemans When God created Adam & Eve, He said, “They shall be one flesh.” This was the first marriage on earth. This ‘one flesh’ means to be united physically and spiritually. It is a body, soul, and spirit connection. The gift of sex is [...]
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By staff reports – New applications for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly last week. Initial claims for state benefits rose to 412,000, up 27,000, for the week ending April 9th. In addition, claim numbers for the previous week were revised by the Labor Department up to 385,000 from 382,000. The average for the last four weeks rose [...]
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Jessica Dawn “Jessie” Jerke, 21 of LaSalle, Colorado went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2011. She was born on November 13, 1989 in Greeley, Colorado, and delighted her parents William Harry and Jeannie Maurine (Randall) Jerke, every day of her beautiful life. Jessie was a member of the [...]
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Child Advocacy Resource and Education Inc (c.a.r.e.) is celebrating Child Abuse prevention month in April with our 23rd Annual First National Bank Taste Of Weld County. Join us and over 25 of Weld County’s finest restaurants for a night of family fun! c.a.r.e. is a non-profit in Weld County dedicated to our mission of “Strengthening [...]
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DOW Insider Newsletter- The Colorado Division of Wildlife and Colorado State Parks would merge into a new agency under one board and one administration on July 1 under legislation that will soon be submitted to the General Assembly, Gov. John Hickenlooper told a joint meeting of the Colorado Wildlife Commission and the State Parks Board. Addressing the joint meeting in the Hunter Education building [...]
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How you can fight hunger in Weld County – by Vanessa Dominguez — – The 9th annual Stone Soup dinner to benefit Weld Food Bank will be held Saturday, April 30 6:00pm – 9:00pm at University of Northern Colorado Ballrooms 10th Avenue and 20th Street in Greeley, CO. We all remember the childhood fairytale about [...]
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By Mike Bauman DOW Insider The Colorado Division of Wildlife is seeking grant applications to help distribute up to $1.5 million for three types of outdoor recreation activities in Colorado. The Division is offering matching grants for projects in the state that benefit fishing,shooting ranges or motorized boating. “In the past five years, these programs have leveraged millions of dollars in matching [...]
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By Mike Bauman Greeley’s own Nica Digerness, a 5th grader at Mountain View Academy, has shown an ability to excel academically and as an athlete. Described by her mother as a perfectionist, Nica comes from a family of top level athletes. Her father, Theo Digerness, was a world class gymnast and a technical advisor to [...]
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Some students’ free or reduced-price meal accounts are approaching the Sept. 28 deadline to reapply to continue this benefit during the current school year. Students who received free or reduced-price meals last school year are allowed to carry over that status through the first 30 days of this school year. However, during those 30 days, [...]
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Addie Louise Adams, 95, of Greeley, passed away June 29, 2010 at GrayCara Assisted Living in Evans. She was born to Addie (Ricketts) and Peter Christian Todee in Dallas, Texas on September 17, 1914. At the age of 3 years, her father died after a kidney stone operation, leaving her mother to raise four children [...]
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Adeleen E. McWilliams, 89, a lifelong resident of Greeley, Colorado passed away on May 21, 2010 in Denver. She was born in 1921 in Telluride, Colorado to Spencer S. Trent and Bessie Borst Trent. She moved to Greeley with her parents in 1924, graduated from Greeley High School in 1939, and married Russell A. McWilliams [...]
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By Rish Burkholder Ask Abby is dedicated to answering questions about the care and training of your pet. Send your questions to AskAbbyGG@gmail.com Q: My vet says my dog is due for a teeth cleaning. I give him chew sticks to clean his teeth. Is a dental cleaning really necessary? A: Dental care in our [...]
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