Posts Tagged ‘charge’

Why the outrage over government eavesdropping?

by Craig Masters Reporters of the nation’s media are claiming to be outraged that their telephone conversations have been recorded and e-mails have been read by government agents writing their own search warrants. The IRS has confessed (after being caught) to using government agents to intimidate taxpayers opposed to the Obama administration. But, what does [...]

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2013 Infiniti M35h RWD Hybrid Sedan

Photos & Review by Stu Wright Infiniti began selling cars in America two dozen years ago with a pair of initial offerings; the Q45 and the M30.  As the luxury division of Nissan of Japan, they brought out the Infiniti line pretty much in response to Honda and Toyota’s introduction of their Acura and Lexus [...]

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Pediatrics Academy Supports Gay Marriage

by Mike McCune –   Let me be precise on my position on gay marriage: I abhor the concept with every fiber of my soul. That this is not a universally-supported position I understand but if it were, please explain how the human species would continue?   The feel-good children’s medical crowd disagrees with me and, [...]

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Environmental terrorist group takes responsibility for Mexico bombing

by Jack Minor –   An eco-terrorist group responsible for a 1998 act of terror in Vail has issued a press release taking credit for a recent bombing in Mexico, saying it was as beautiful as burning a Wal-mart store.   The claim was made by the Anti-Liberation Cell of the Earth Liberation Front who [...]

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Pastor jailed for leaving Islamic faith finally freed

by Matt Lacy –   An Iranian pastor who has been in prison for almost three years for the crime of converting to Christianity from Islam has finally been freed after intense international pressure was brought against the Iranian government.   The American Center for Law and Justice, which has been vigorously fighting for Pastor [...]

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Weld Food Bank celebrates 30 year anniversary

GREELEY, September 7, 2012 –  This year marks the 30th year Weld Food Bank has been working to alleviate hunger in Weld County.  In that time, Weld Food Bank has distributed 88 million pounds of food to hungry residents of the county.  To celebrate both the community and their generous community partners, Weld Food Bank [...]

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Aurora police chief apologizes for “inconvenience” to citizens

By Craig Masters The city of Aurora police chief stepped up to the cameras and microphones and apologized for the “inconvenience” to citizens caught up in bank robber apprehension Monday. But the chief was solid in his support for the actions taken by the officer in charge at the scene. For those who may not [...]

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“Shock and Aww…” – 2012 Chevy Volt Review

Photos & Review by Stu Wright         This past week I had the pleasure of test driving a new 2012 Chevy Volt  four-door sedan.  The Volt was painted “Viridian Joule,” the silvery green color that is the official color of the car. The color was so named by David Thomas of Sanford, FL [...]

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Obama happy to play the race card – again!

by Craig Masters By the time George Zimmerman was able to get to his weapon, Trayvon Martin had already delivered enough punches to have broken Zimmerman’z nose. Martin had smashed the head of the older Hispanic onto the ground repeatedly, and a witness was yelling for Martin to stop the beating according to Sanford, Florida [...]

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Opposing terrorist group, Iranian government newest “phobias”

  by Jack Minor – Not being content with simply labeling those who oppose radical Islam for its violent tendencies “Islamaphobes,”  Muslims have now come up a new series of phobias to describe opposition to violent elements within the movement. In a further attempt to isolate critics, the Muslim Brotherhood has come up with the [...]

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England orders Iranian delegation to leave Britain

by Peter Grady – Following violence in Tehran against the British embassy, Great Britain has ordered all embassy personnel out of Iran and issued a similar directive for Iran’s ambassador and staff in England. The Iranian government was informed that all personnel must vacate their embassy and leave the country within 48 hours. British foreign Secretary William [...]

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Udall, ACLU attempted sleight of hand with opposition to military bill

Proposed amendment would have done what they said they opposed bill for by Peter Grady – The U.S. Senate passed a bill that the ACLU and Sen. Mark Udall said would allow the military to detain Americans on our own soil. S. 1867, the National Defense Authorization bill was opposed by President Obama, the American [...]

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Pastor convicted for leaving Islam because “everyone is a Muslim”

by Jack Minor – An Iranian pastor has been convicted and could face the death penalty for leaving the Islamic faith because, according to mainstream Islamic teaching, “everyone is born a Muslim.” Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has caught the attention of the world after being convicted for leaving the Islamic faith, even though he says he [...]

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Free pennies at King Soopers

Ignoring over charges cost most of us a few dollars a month By Craig Masters How often do you leave a grocery store and later notice you were overcharged for an item or two by just a few cents? Most of us have, but few of us decide the value of the refund is worth [...]

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Evans man sentenced to 24 years in prison for second degree burglary

Staff Reports –     GREELEY, Colo. – This morning in Weld County District Court, Richard Fleming of Evans (DOB 07/08/1978) was sentenced to 24 years in prison for second degree burglary, a class three felony. Fleming pled to the criminal charge on September 15, 2011. According to police reports, officers were called to Greeley [...]

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Circulation decline prompts new charges for Greeley Tribune

Denver television station KDVR reported Tuesday, that faced with a shrinking number of print subscriptions, The Tribune, Greeley’s largest daily newspaper, has announced it will begin charging customers for much of its online content starting in November. Tribune Publisher, Bart Smith, in an article posted on greeleytribune.com this week, stated the paper has made the [...]

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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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Majority of Dayspring students part of dramatic production

61 percent of school involved in production of “Beauty and the Beast” By Jack Minor   Dayspring Christian Academy’s upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast involves students from a  diverse range of interests including those in the athletic and academic departments.  Lindy Welch, head of the drama department, has been teaching at the school for [...]

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Greeley gang members post videos online

By Vanessa Dominguez  – The website YouTube has assisted police departments across the county in identifying gang members, illegal activity, and violent criminals assaulting innocent victims. Many gang groups require a new member to physically assault an innocent victim while peers watch and cheer him on, some even have their older siblings and parents in the [...]

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Rocky Mountain National Park Free this Week

 Staff Reports  – Entrance fees at Rocky Mountain National Park will be waived until April 24.  The fees are being waived in observance of National Park Week.  All National Parks and Monuments will waive their entrance fees during this time. National Parks and Monuments will also be waiving fees June 1, September 24, and November [...]

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Gazette Urges Readers to Reserve Judgment on Accused Officer

By Mike Bauman The arrest last month of a Greeley Police Officer for sexual assault during a traffic stop has shocked the community.  However, many sources close to the department are still waiting for something… the proof. Officer Daniel Shepherd was arrested after command/supervisory staff at the police department investigated claims made by a 19-year-old [...]

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Find anyone’s credit score, address, shopping history

Website allows a peak inside people’s private informationby Vanessa Dominguez Want to spy on someone, find their address, religious information, shopping habits, credit score, value of their home and occupation? Would you like a map to someone’s home or find out how much that person spent last month? With websites such as Spokeo, there is no longer a [...]

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Socialist Healthcare

Daniel McKenna   –               If you wonder what United States hospitals, dentist, and doctor offices would have looked like if socialized healthcare wasn’t ruled unconstitutional, take a look at Canada’s healthcare system. Recently, Fox News reported about a Canadian hospital that has been trying to force parents of a critically ill child to take the [...]

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Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Berry

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Berry, 75, of Greeley, passed away on Sunday, January 2 at North Colorado Medical Center. Betty was born December 9, 1935 to Adolph J. and Mary (Vrbas) Holub in Rawlins County, Kansas.  Betty was the youngest of 11 children.  On July 30, 1983, she married Dale Berry in Loveland, Colorado.  Betty worked [...]

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Jurors on Lakin court-martial have all heard of case

by Jack Minor While selecting members to hear charges aginst Lt. Col. Lakin, every member of the board said they have heard of the case and many know about the “birther” movement. Lt. Col. Lakin pleaded guilty to one of the two charges against him this morning; disobeying a lawful order. As Lakin’s brothers and parents [...]

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Food safety (garden) bill could be derailed by technicality

Senate passes bill creating massive new regulations on local farmers Story and Photo By Jack Minor   A bill that was passed by the Senate creating massive new regulations to food production at every level could be defeated by a technicality. The Food Safety Modernization Act passed the Senate this week with bi-partisan support on [...]

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Kansas pastor arrested for Gospel tracts at mosque

Public sidewalk off-limits for Gospel of John packetsBy Jack Minor A pastor was arrested for loitering after passing out Gospel tracts on a public sidewalk outside of a local mosque in Wichita, Kansas. Pastor Mark Holick, of the Spirit One Christian Center, told the Gazette he was with 14 members of his church passing out [...]

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Pizza Hut Robber Sentenced to 15 Years

Story by Jack Minor A Milliken man who, last month, pled guilty  to robbing a Greeley Pizza Hut was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Weld County District Court yesterday. On January 13, an employee at the 4637 29th St. Pizza Hut in Greeley, called police and reported a robbery.  When officers arrived at the scene, [...]

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The Rant

Bank overdraft fees Guest Column By Michael McCune A double-edged ruling on bank overdraft fees came from California U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup last week. Alsup, in his decision, accused Wells Fargo & Co. of “gouging and profiteering” by changing a normal chronological process of business transactions to highest to lowest dollar amount. He [...]

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A Voice Crying in Greeley

By Rev. Brad If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? The same question could be asked of many churches in our area. Sunday after Sunday, week after week, churches all over this country preach from the Word of God to a congregation [...]

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Elementary students get innovative, learn how things work

By Jack Minor During Camp Invention last week, students participated in individual and team building activities to learn about inventing and science. Students took apart various electronic items including fax machines and hard drives and built motorized robots. Camp invention is a program sponsored by the National Hall of Inventors whose goal is to promote [...]

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One of Weld’s 10 Most Wanted now warns teens against the destructive lifestyle

Photos and Story By Jack Minor, For the Greeley Gazette Less than one year ago, Isaac Garcia was on “Weld County’s 10 Most Wanted” list. Now the 24 year old spends time talking with students at local high schools about the bad choices he made and about how to avoid the traps he fell into. [...]

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Police discuss how to perform arrests

by Jack Minor, for The Greeley Gazette Before a bad guy every gets to jail there is an important first step, he is arrested. This week at the Evans Citizen Police Academy they discussed exactly how this is done. Sgt. Chad Harding explained that when executing the actual arrest itself the goal is to gain [...]

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