Posts Tagged ‘cell’

Government advice to storm victims without power: Go to Internet

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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Greeley to get Verizon 4G service soon

by Jack Minor –   Verizon Wireless customers now have a bit of good news with the announcement that Greeley will have the new 4G LTE service in the coming weeks.   Erica O’Connor, a spokesperson for Verizon Wireless said that Greeley should expect to see the new 4G service in the next several weeks.   [...]

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Greeley peeping Tom suspect arrested

GREELEY – On September 4, 2012, Greeley Police Officers arrested Nathaniel Moguson 3 counts of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, a class one misdemeanor.   Mogus was arrested after being reported as a suspicious person in the area of the 1600 block of 10th Ave inGreeley, near theUniversity ofNorthern   Colorado campus.  A witness reported [...]

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Brett Reese’s letter to George and Kimberlee Tiba

Editor’s note: The Gazette has obtained a copy of Brett Reese’s letter which is identical to the 3rd e-mail where he is alleged to have threatened the Tiba’s. The letter was written after George Tiba allegedly threatened Reese with physical harm and after two other e-mails were sent advising them of plans to evict them [...]

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Evangelicals looking for reason to vote for Romney

by Peter Grady –   Now that Rick Santorum has dropped out of the presidential race, Christian conservatives and evangelicals are now slowly beginning to rally behind Mitt Romney based on their shared opposition to the current occupier of the White House. In one sign of coalescing support from Christian conservatives, the National Organization for [...]

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Government wants to ban all cell phones in cars

Options considered include jammers in automobiles by Peter Grady – The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a unanimous recommendation that the use of cell phones and all other portable electronic devices should be banned while driving. The recommendation came as a result of a deadly pileup in Missouri that killed two and injured 38 [...]

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Evans approves 120 foot Anadarko Tower

    by Jack Minor The Evans City Council has approved the installation of a second tower for Andarko Petroleum Corporation.  The 120 foot tall tower, with 7 dishes and antennae, will be built at the southwest corner of 40th Street and Burlington Avenue.  Anadarko currently has a 60 foot tower at another building near the current [...]

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So the kids don’t like to swim…how about dance lessons?

by Christine Ruffin –   Berthoud Dance Company  Summer fun activities come in a variety of opportunities, from swimming and amusement parks to painting and pottery, to jazz and ballet dance lessons. David Mineo, Artistic Director of Berthoud Dance Company in Berthoud, Colorado has been overseeing the lessons and growth of Berthoud Dance Company for [...]

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Prevent theft before it happens to you

Greeley Police offer tips to repel criminalsby Vanessa Dominguez Summertime has seemed to ignite the theft bug in many criminals. But before you order “Trunk Monkey” - the hilarious commercial  of a monkey-in-the-trunk-protector,  consider the following points. According to Greeley police spokesman, Sergeant Joe Tymkowych, people can ensure they are not a victim of theft by [...]

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Stay informed when severe weather strikes

Press ReportsSpring and early summer are the most volatile times of the year for severe weather producing tornados and damaging hail and winds. Here are suggestions that can help you be prepared and informed. Most of us  rely on the media and the weather alerts that come from radio and television. This is a good [...]

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Effective Parenting

by Vanessa DominguezAfter reading endless books on parenting, listening to advice from family members, and trying all of the methods, you may be even more confused than when you first began. Parenting is a journey and everyone seems to have their own opinion on what you should do about this or that. There are methods [...]

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Southwest airlines said employees acted properly in detaining Muslim woman

By Jack Minor A spokesman for Southwest airline said employees acted  in accordance with procedures when a Muslim woman was detained after a flight attendant thought she heard threatening language on a cell phone moments before take off.  Southwest spokesman, Chris Mainz told the Gazette that on March 13 a Southwest flight from San Diego [...]

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Driving while under the influence of your phone

by Vanessa Dominguez Texting, talking, and even e-mailing while driving has become an increasingly dangerous day-to-day event that most engage in frequently. According to a recent news story published by KKTV, last year 6,000 teens died as a result of texting while driving. In surveys, as many as two out of every three people admit to [...]

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Winter Driving; Save Your $$$ (oh, and Your Life!)

By Mike Bauman Don’t say you haven’t been warned. November 11th was the first real snow fall of the year in the Greeley area. While there were few problems for drivers, that snow, perhaps mercifully, put us all on notice. “Winter driving is coming, better get ready!” Here are a few tips to get ready [...]

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Under Obamacare FDA considers person’s body a drug

By Jack Minor A pain management clinic in Denver, specializing in an experimental therapy that uses a patient’s own stem cells to treat damaged limbs, has been told it must stop because the federal government considers the treatment to be “manufacturing drugs”. Since 2005 the Centeno-Schultz clinic has pioneered Regenexx, a treatment where a patient’s [...]

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Participation in a Divine Appointment

By Ed Jordan What would you do if you were alone on a road trip, and suddenly your mind’s mental map literally went blank?  How confusing would it be to know who you were, but to not know where you were, why you were there, where you were going, where you lived, or hardly any [...]

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County at high risk for Radon, government offers free test kits

By Jack Minor Free Radon test kits are available from the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at 1555 N. 17th Ave. while supplies last. In a release by the department Gabrielle Vergara said, “When we hear the term environmental pollutant, several images may come to mind; an image of your home is [...]

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FAMILIES ARE THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

By Carol Clemans Families are the foundation of America. The family consisting of birth father, birth mother and their children are gradually becoming scarce. This means the foundation of America is showing weakness. When I was a girl, I loved reading the old stories about how people moved west. It was Dad, Mom and the [...]

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Greeley Insurance Agent Joey Maynes witnesses a burglary while selling renter’s insurance

By Jim Frazier Insurance agent Joey Maynes recently witnessed a burglary in process. Ironically, he was walking the neighborhood distributing flyers about why renters should own insurance.  “Our Farmer’s Insurance plan for renters covers burglaries,” he said, “Plus fire, water damage and many other problems.” The insurance is not expensive, about $10 to $20 a [...]

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Government proposes national database to maintain online privacy

By Jack Minor Following Senate approval of the cyber-security bill that critics have suggested would give the President  authority to shut down parts of the Internet, The White House has proposed a plan for authenticating people and organizations on the web. The White House blog announced the draft publication of the National Strategy for Trusted [...]

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PARENTS! BE AWARE OF ‘SEXTING’ BY TEENS

By Carol Clemans ‘Sexting’ is happening among teens and many parents have no idea their teens are involved.  David Horowitz (www.fightback.com) wrote an article in the June issue of The Costco Connection on teenagers’ usage of cell phones. “Sexting – The scariest cell phone trend is a form of communication called ‘sexting’. Sexting is the [...]

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It’s Okay to Take a Break…Without Feeling Guilty

By Vanessa Dominguez Every moment with your little one seems like a little slice of heaven. However, you will need a break at times, and that’s okay. There are ways to take guilt-free time away from your little one. Most mommies go by the mantra stating that their baby is the most important one and [...]

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Officers cleared in Double Clutch shooting

By Jack Minor The Weld County District Attorney’s office issued a report stating it has completed its investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred in Evans on May 16, concluding that officers acted properly and no charges will be filed. On Sunday, May 16, 2010, Officer Riemer of the Evans Police Department was dispatched [...]

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Government Moves to License Journalists

By Jack Minor A Michigan lawmaker concerned about coverage from lesser-known news sites has proposed a plan to have journalists licensed by the government in order to ensure reporters have “good moral character and operate by ethics standards acceptable to a government-run board.” Michigan state Sen. Bruce Patterson, a Republican, mentioned the state already has [...]

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