GREELEY, CO) – Traditionally, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and all the fun in the sun. Outdoor Pools and Splash Parks in Greeley open on Thursday, May 23 this year, the day after the last day of school. Over Memorial Day weekend there will be many events and facilities you can visit [...]
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Greeley church raises money for soldier’s equipment in Afghanistan by Peter Grady – A Greeley church with a history of helping local police and firefighters has now expanded its ministry by raising money to provide one of its former church members and his fellow soldiers in Afghanistan with personal equipment needed to help [...]
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by Betty Grauberger – With sights set high, we are eagerly awaiting the final verdict…..as of now we believe that we will be starting up our Friday Lunch Program with Weld County Senior Nutrition beginning on Friday, March 1st…..keep tuned in and we will advise you by next week as to our progress. (and [...]
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by Craig Masters It might sound like a call to take matters into our own hands, and that’s just what it might take this time. But if the Mexican armed forces are armed with 60 year old Sears and Roebuck .410′s, I’ll lead this mission myself. After all, the Obama administration is so impotent in [...]
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by Peter Grady – Saying they have no confidence in the Obama administration’s ability to investigate itself over the Benghazi attack that resulted in four dead Americans, Republican lawmakers have called for a special select committee based on the format used to investigate the Watergate break in and cover up. At a news [...]
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by Matt Lacy – In a move that has provided fuel for critics of government solutions to problems, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been telling storm victims of Hurricane Sandy who are without power they should go to the Internet for information. Politico noted that FEMA has been advising people to use [...]
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by Jack Minor – The House District 50 race took an interesting turn last week when claims surfaced that Democratic Dave Young’s campaign has taken a position that members of the clergy should not be allowed to moderate political debates. During Wednesday’s debate local resident, Gunter Hess, asked a question that appeared to [...]
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by Craig Masters The next Presidential election will very possibly set the course for the Unites States to remain as 50 united states or follow the course of the former Soviet Union which broke into several smaller nations just a short 20 years ago. It is clear to many astute observers that the current President [...]
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Dear people of Greeley and the neighboring towns, from the mountains to the prairies and north and south-bound, to any and all who can read this or hear, to those who are hurting and cried many tears, to those not so troubled and living in cheer, to the wounded, discouraged, and living in fear, to [...]
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by Peter Grady – Chicago officials appear to be helping Planned Parenthood obscure the truth about a black woman who died at their offices while obtaining an abortion. Last month it was revealed that Tonya Reaves died after being left for several hours after staff at the eugenicist founded organization’s Chicago facility tore [...]
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by Jack Minor – The CEO of Papa John’s pizza unwittingly waded into the “culture wars” for saying on a conference call that Obamacare’s mandates would affect the company’s cost of a pizza. A new survey reveals that nearly two-thirds of employers expect to see a cost in their health plans when Obamacare [...]
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by Matt Lacy – While the administration and leading Democrats have called for Romney to release years of tax returns, Romney supporters Donald Trump and Newt Gingrich have called on the administration to do likewise with the president’s college records. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he has information that Republican presidential [...]
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EVANS- The Evans Police Department was able to successfully locate a missing 9 year old who was reportedly abducted Sunday evening. Police officers in Evans were notified at around 8:30 p.m. that a 9 year old girl had been missing from the 2900 block of Glendale since 8 pm on Aug. 5. Following [...]
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by Matt Lacy – While some have blamed lax gun laws for suspect James Holmes’ massacre at an Aurora Cinemark theatre last week, it now appears federal money may have been used to purchase his ammunition. On Monday, officials at the University of Colorado disclosed that the unemployed Holmes was being paid $26,000 [...]
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by Sarah Evans – Animals are an important part of our lives. Pet animals, such as dogs and cats provide companionship, comfort, and can help us lead healthier lives. They are cherished members of the family and are often part of a loving household. Horses, cattle and other livestock contribute significantly to the economy [...]
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GREELEY – The Greeley Fire Department would like to remind citizens that the Governor has issued a ban on all use of personal consumer fireworks in the State of Colorado. However, the City Attorney’s office has determined that the ban does not enable the City to stop the sale of personal consumer fireworks. Citizens will [...]
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GREELEY – The Greeley City Council is looking for groups, organizations, service clubs, boards and/or commissions interested in hearing a presentation on securing water resources for the community. The presentation covers the local challenges to Greeley’s water supply and the action that the City is taking to ensure this resource for our current population, our children [...]
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a commentary by Craig Masters Nancy Rumfelt stepped to the podium at the Wednesday meeting of the Thompson School District Board of Education and the standing room crowd of teachers was dead quiet. The main item on the agenda was the approval of the new contract with the Thompson Education Association and Rumfelt was there [...]
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Staff Reports – GREELEY – This week’s deal gets you two tickets to Taj Mahal this Saturday, May 19, at 7:30pm at the Union Colony Civic Center Experience Taj Mahal and his band for this onetime concert only. Describe legendary musician Taj Mahal in a single word or phrase? Impossible. You could call him [...]
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Staff Reports – GREELEY – Greeley Blues Jam Sod is available for purchase! 40,000 square feet of sod from this year’s Greeley Blues Jam is for sale at $0.15 per square foot. You must purchase a minimum 300 square feet and pick it up on Sunday, June 10th between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. [...]
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by Matt Lacy – Following Obama’s defiant stance on traditional marriage, Governor Hickenlooper decided he would not take “no” for an answer and ordered the Colorado state legislature back into session instructing them to vote on a civil union bill which would grant homosexuals the legal benefits of marriage after it failed to pass [...]
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by Matt Lacy – Almost 4 years into his presidency controversy still surrounds President Obama over the issue of whether he is a Christian or not, now an African-American leader has also come out and questioned the president’s Christianity. In recent days presidential candidate Rick Santorum criticized Obama’s policies saying they were based on [...]
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By Craig Masters In 1900 phone companies were hiring young, unmarried women as operators. Since so many readers misunderstood or just couldn’t believe the FBI was able to “turn off” the internet, this is as simple as I can explain it. Those of you who wrote to the paper to tell me I was a [...]
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School Board fails again – Maybe students need to ‘Occupy’An opinion in support of students by Craig Masters After reviewing performances of the schools and the December District 6 school board meeting, I submitted an op-ed calling for the board to immediately fire Superintendent Lang and set the priority of the district away from its [...]
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by Jack Minor – The Chief Executive Officer of a new customer experience center moving to Greeley said they looked at many factors including Weld County’s sound financial footing when choosing where to locate. Ken Tuchman, CEO of TeleTech, along with Governor John Hickenlooper and Greeley Mayor Tom Norton appeared at the new facility which [...]
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I Am An Optimist–I’m Sure We Have To Changeby Mike McCune – Merry Christmas! Sometimes the best present anyone can receive is a good wakeup call. Earlier this month a “Rant” about the declining wealth of the average American caused a stir among readers. Some contended I had misread the information, others claimed I had [...]
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by Matt Lacy – After being asked to intervene on behalf of an Iranian pastor facing the death sentence for leaving Islam, the U.S. government has finally decided to call for his release. Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani was convicted by an Iranian court for the crime of leaving Islam. Nadarkhani says he has never been a [...]
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Staff Reports – The Rodarte Community Center will host the 20th Annual Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10 from 10am-12pm. The event will be held at the Rodarte Community Center, located at 920 A Street in Greeley, and is free. The event will include a visit from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Pancho or Pancha [...]
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