Posts Tagged ‘competition’

Parents to get information on student educational options

GREELEY – Parents of children who reside in the Greeley/ Ft. Collins area will have an opportunity to hear about the multiple educational opportunities and schooling options available to their children during an expo in June.   Local radio station, Pirate Radio 104.7 is sponsoring Education Options For Children on June 15. The event, which [...]

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CBS apologizes for show glorifying Communism

Apology comes after WND breaks story on Amazing Race episodeFollowing WND’s report on CBS’ “The Amazing Race” taking contestants to Hanoi, where they sat through a communist presentation,  and went to a display celebrating the death of Americans, the network has issued  an apology. Liberals and conservative alike had condemned the show. During Sunday evening’s [...]

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GOP delegates choose conservative slate for Tampa

by Craig Masters Saturday, Colorado republicans gathered in Denver to finish the process of nominating delegates to their party’s national convention to be held in a few weeks in Tampa, Florida. Candidate Santorum won the majority of republican votes cast at Colorado precinct caucuses. By the time of the county assemblies Romney and Dr. Paul [...]

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Khruschev was right

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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Walmart donates $790,000 and they’re just getting started

                By Craig Masters Last weekend some 50 people demonstrated in front of the Walmart distribution center in eastern Larimer county. Not satisfied with the lack of attention they were receiving, several of the members of the group stepped up their attempt to make the evening news by [...]

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No Thanksgiving says Massachusetts principal

By Craig Masters Principal Anne Foley of the John F. Kennedy public school in Somerville, MA has informed her staff that Thanksgiving is offensive and will not be allowed in her school. Other days that will not be allowed include Halloween, Columbus Day and others. District superintendent, Tony Pierantozzi, issued a statement to Fox News [...]

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Jobs bill “repeals” 11th Amendment

States taking any federal money lose 11th Amendment protection   by Jack Minor – The President’s jobs bill would effectively repeal the 11th Amendment for any state that receives federal funding anytime after the bill becomes law. During the healthcare bill, Nancy Pelosi said Congress needed to pass the bill so we could see what [...]

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Local sub shops tell customers “Thanks” with $1 sandwiches

Jimmy John’s said “way to give back to the community”   by Jack Minor – During these difficult economic times  local Jimmy John’s sub shops offered a grand bargain for lunch September 22nd; 8-inch long subs for $1. The two Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich shops; one at Centerplace and one on 11th Ave, ran the special deal [...]

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Greeley Figure Skaters Take Home the Gold!

by Tracy Cullen & Savannah Digerness       Ashley Cullen, 9, and Nica Digerness, 11, demonstrated their athletic prowess when they brought home the gold from the State Games of America.  They had the honor of representing the State of Colorado figure skating while in the Parade of Athletes in San Diego. Ashley Cullen placed [...]

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Local company to offer internet service on aircraft

Wildblue to offer new service after launch of largest communications satellite in North America by Jack Minor – A Colorado-based satellite internet company will begin providing airline customers internet servicet next year using its new satellite that is scheduled to be launched in October. Englewood  based, WildBlue communications, currently provides high speed internet service via [...]

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Dog Leaping at Weld County Fair

The Weld County Fair would like to welcome Splash Dogs to this year’s venue. Splash Dogs is a nationally recognized dock jumping organization that will be performing at the Weld County Fair, July 29th through the 31st..   Dock jumping is fast becoming one of America’s most popular outdoor events! Canines compete for distance. Dogs dive [...]

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Gardner proactively takes Obama up on healthcare offer

By Jack Minor During the state of the union address, President Obama said he welcomed any constructive suggestions to help improve the health care bill passed last year. Many may not realize the Republicans have already taken his advice to heart. Obama stated during his address, “Let me be the first to say that anything [...]

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Local student to appear in Broncos game this weekend

Story by Jack Minor A local student will be competing in the Denver Broncos vs. St. Louis Rams game this Sunday, November 28 as part of the NFL’s Punt, Pass and Kick regional competition. Carson Fagan, age 7, who attends Christa McAuliffe School, was a participant in the Leisure Services program and won Greeley’s local punt, pass [...]

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Natural Grocers offering free food, vendor contacts on Oct 2nd

By Vanessa Dominguez Saturday, October 2nd, there will be free food, items from vendors, and nutritional information in the parking lot of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage located at 2819 35th Avenue in Greeley. Vitamin Cottage was established by Margaret and Philip Isely in 1955. The company started out as a door-to-door business in Golden, [...]

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Students hope to earn scholarships with shooting skills

By Jack Minor This past weekend area students attempted to earn scholarships by using their skills on a shooting range. The local 4-H shooting sports program held a competition at the High Plains Shooting Range in Eaton to determine which members would go on to the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo on Aug. 27. The [...]

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The “New Kid in Town” Threatens the Old Guard

By Linda Delgado The tactics of the Greeley Tribune are affecting the community in a negative way.  Pride and fear have stopped the tribune from reporting a number of important stories and events in the community. While I understand the merits of healthy competition, I don’t understand why, simply because the Greeley Gazette has “scooped” [...]

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Mob Style Hush Tactics Imposed in Greeley

By Connie Breen Nevada owned Greeley Tribune, allegedly pressured Blues Jam participants and organizers regarding interviews with the Greeley Gazette. When Gazette Reporter Zach Jory asked a band member for an interview, she said they were specifically and strictly instructed not to talk to anyone from the Greeley Gazette. Calls and complaints have poured in [...]

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Teams Travel Across the Nation for Softball Tournament

Ryan-Ashley Rodriquez Softball teams from all around the U.S. opened the Jr. Sparkler tournament with a BBQ, dancing, and team bonding time on Monday afternoon in Greeley, CO.  “The Sparkler” tournament is a girls’ fastpitch softball tournament, hosted by Triple Crown, to help college scouts locate potential college players. Triple Crown owner, Dave King says [...]

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UNC holds annual Strong Man, Strong Woman competition

Photos and Story By Rebekah Elliott Springtime means the return of the annual UNC Strong Man and Women competition and crowning of new champions.  Around eighteen men and women competed in four events designed to test the competitors overall fitness and strength.  The competitors flipped tractor tires, pulled pickup trucks, threw root beer kegs, and [...]

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