Posts Tagged ‘Don’

Evans Senior Center Feb. 20, 2012

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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What not to tell the kids about the Broncos’ loss

by Craig Masters With a home field advantage, an extra week of rest and preparation and a packed stadium of fans willing to sit outside in single-digit temperatures to cheer them on, the Broncos set a terrible example for kids Saturday. But maybe you – and your young fans – didn’t notice what has to [...]

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Don’t Stop Believin’ – It’s Ryan Time!

by Craig Masters After a short concert by country music star, Jamie O’Neal, Vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan kept spirits high of the enthusiastic crowd that packed the manufacturing facility of the Walker Implement Company in Fort Collins Wednesday morning. Like he did Sunday at the Romney/Ryan victory rally in Denver, former Colorado congressman, Bob Beauprez ,opened [...]

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Evans Senior Center 9/16/2012

by Betty Grauberger–   EVANS — Dining Around with Donn and Bev on has been changed to October 3rd leaving at 10:00 a.m. to have lunch at the Mount Vernon Country Club.   Transportation $10.00 paid in advance upon registration and Brunch is on your own.   Sign up early as these events fill quickly. Next trip…..BRANSON, [...]

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Evans Senior Center 9/2/2012

Evans Senior Center by Betty Grauberger   HAVE A WONDERFUL LABOR DAY WEEKEND!   AND GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.! CALLING ALL VETS….Our next meeting will be September 1st at the Golden Corral in Evans/Greeley at 7:30 a.m.   Come and join us for fellowship, fun and breakfast. Don’t forget to bring those family heirlooms and treasures for [...]

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Evans Senior Center 8/5/2012

Evans Senior Center by Betty Grauberger   CALLING ALL VETS….Our next meeting will be August 4th at the Golden Corral in Evans/Greeley at 7:30 a.m.   Come and join us for fellowship, fun and breakfast. Next dining around with Donn and Bev will be A SURPRISE….A MYSTERY TRIP….ALL OF $2.00 FOR TRANSPORTATION.  DATE WILL BE AUGUST [...]

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Evans Senior Center 7/22/2012

Evans Senior Center by Betty Grauberger   Next dining around with Donn and Bev will be to the Little Bear Inn north of Cheyenne on Wednesday, July 25th leaving Evans at 3:40 p.m.   Cost for transportation is $10.00 with dinner on your own.   You may sign up at the Rec Desk at the Evans Community [...]

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Hank Williams Jr. doubles down on Obama in new song

by Jack Minor–   Once again, Hank Williams Jr. has taken aim at President Barack Obama with a new song where he tells the President to “pack his bags.”   The latest song, “Take Back our Country” from his new album “Old School, New Rules” is played to the tune of “Mind Your Own Business” [...]

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Evan Senior Center 7/8/2012

CALLING ALL VETS….Our next meeting will be August 4th at the Golden Corral in Evans/Greeley at 7:30 a.m.   Come and join us for fellowship, fun and breakfast. Since our caterer for Friday lunch will be out of town on the third Friday in July or July 20th to be exact so we will not have [...]

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Abortion clinics agree to illegal sex-selective abortion

by Matt Lacy –   Democrats who recently voted against a bill that would have outlawed abortions based on a child’s sex or race claimed the legislation was unnecessary, however an undercover video reveals that there are abortion clinics that will actually break the law to provide such procedures.   Live Action, which conducts undercover [...]

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Evans Senior Center

Staff Reports – by Betty Grauberger   Senior Breakfasts are once again on the first Thursday each month here at the senior center.   $4.50 for all you can eat and no reservations required.   See you on the 5th of April. There will be NO LUNCHES ON FRIDAY in April.   We will resume in May on [...]

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An open letter to Greeley Gazette readers

Dear Greeley Gazette reader, How often do you hear people complain about the liberal media? I don’t know about you, but I hear it all the time not just from friends, but from people I encounter while conducting business and just being out and about. This is one of the reasons for the demise of [...]

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Evans Senior Center 3/20/2012

by Betty Grauberger   New York City participants……your pre-trip meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27th at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the City of Evans Community Complex.   You will need to attend or have someone pick up your paperwork on that day.   Senior Breakfasts are once again on the first Thursday each month here at [...]

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The Rant – Reported Facts Don’t Fit In Same Puzzle

by Mike McCune – Liberal-funded New Economic Foundation made the case for a 21-hour work week late last week in a published report. That was issued the same day Forbes and Local Market Monitor, a research firm, released a report trying to show America was on the verge of a brilliant recovery in the housing [...]

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Defense bill legalizes bestiality, sodomy

Administration downplays repeal, says not serious issueby Peter Grady – Tucked away in the current defense authorization bill is a provision that legalizes soldiers being able to have sex with animals. When Congress passed the law repealing the centuries old ban on homosexuals serving in the military, it meant in order to be fully implemented, [...]

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Evans Senior Center

by Betty Grauberger   Senior Friday Lunches are back.  These are in the format of soup/salad/baked potato type lunches where it is not necessary to make a reservation.   We will be serving from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the cost per person will be $4.50….catering done by Randy Millsap.   We hope you will take [...]

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Giant asteroid makes near miss by earth Tuesday

2005 YU255 by Jack Minor – A large asteroid will be passing by the earth at a distance closer than the moon Tuesday, November 12. The asteroid, 2005 YU55, will reach its closest point to the earth November 8 at 4:28 p.m. YU255 is approximately 1,312 feet in diameter and at its closest point it will be no [...]

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Group wants “affirmative action” for gays in military

Activists now pushing for transgenders, bi-sexuals to join service   by Jack Minor  – Not being content with the military allowing homosexuals to serve, activists are now pushing for the government to actively recruit “gays” and open the service to bi-sexual and transgendered individuals. OutServe, which bills itself as an organization comprised of LGBT members [...]

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Report on “gays” in the military indicated troop support prior to actual survey being conducted

Inspector General says skewed information was leaked to support president’s pro-repeal agenda during lame duck Congress  by Jack Minor   A report by the inspector general for the Department of Defense, says a draft  report leaked to the media claimed there was widespread support among service members for lifting a ban on homosexuals serving openly, prior [...]

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Things My Grandpa Taught Me: Work

By  Mike Bauman  – There are some things my grandpa taught me that seem to be missing from some of our kids’ education these days. Here’s what he said about work: 1)      Be on time.  If you’re going to take the job, make sure you’re there when you’re supposed to be. 2)      Don’t Gripe.  If [...]

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Free Easter Fun in Greeley

Events this weekendStaff The Family FunPlex celebrates their 5th Anniversary with a Free Community Day on Saturday, April 23 from 11am-8pm. Visitors will be able to workout at the Willie Morton Fitness Center, play games in the Fieldhouse, swim in the Adventure Island Aquatics Center or golf at the River Run Adventure Mini Golf Course. [...]

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Donald Devere Kottwitz

  November 19, 1925 ~ February 19, 2011   Don was born November 19, 1925 at a farm home close to Blue Hill, Nebraska.  He was the third of four children born to Carl and Alvina (Krueger) Kottwitz.   Don was baptized into the Lutheran Faith in December 1925 at the Lutheran Church in Blue [...]

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5 Tips to Prevent Theft During the Holidays

By Mike Bauman As the holidays approach, thieves go into over-drive, looking for easy targets to fill their own stockings.  What follows are some tips to keep your treasures safe from these Grinches. 1)  Keep a radio and light on when you’re not home. Thieves like easy, safe targets.  They often approach houses in an [...]

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Wikileak’s information may affect ban on gays in military

Queer soldiers pose additional security risks; affect moraleBy Jack Minor While the lame-duck session of Congress persists in attempts to repeal a Revolutionary War era ban on homosexuals serving in the military, some have used the Wikileaks controversy as proof the ban should be upheld. Supporters of repealing the ban claim they wish to overturn [...]

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Former Navy Chaplain analyzes Pentagon report of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Former Navy Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt just read the full Pentagon report on repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and here’s his analysis: “Don’t believe the phony liberal media reports that 70% of troops support open homosexual service, because that statistic included ‘mixed’ feelings. A closer reading of the fine print in the newly released [...]

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Money Saving Tips for Winterizing Your Home

By Mike Bauman As temperatures drop, many people begin to search for ways to conserve the heat in their homes.  What follows are some ideas to help you save money on your heating costs. 1)  Consider a programmable thermostat. These can be relatively inexpensive (less than $40), are not complicated to install, and allow you to more [...]

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Don’t Be Fooled, The Sky Isn’t Falling

By Brett Reese Don’t Be Fooled, The Sky Isn’t Falling. Listen as Brett Reese shares an opinion on Amendments to the Colorado Constitution 60, 61, and 101. Share on Facebook

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Psalm 37: a Reminder

1-2 Don’t bother your head with braggarts or wish you could succeed like the wicked. In no time they’ll shrivel like grass clippings and wilt like cut flowers in the sun. 3-4 Get insurance with God and do a good deed, settle down and stick to your last. Keep company with God, get in on [...]

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Donald Charles Shankweiler Sr.

October 15, 1930 ~ October 3, 2010 Donald Charles Shankweiler Sr. of Greeley died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at North Colorado Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1930 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to LeRoy and Margarette (Devers) Shankweiler.  He was raised and attended Allentown High School.  He graduated with the class of 1948. He enlisted [...]

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Donald Wayne Lindstrom

Donald Wayne Lindstrom entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Grace Pointe Continuing Care in Greeley.  He was born on May 21, 1926 in Mead, CO to Carl W. and Rose I. (Hulstrom) Lindstrom.  The family moved to Greeley when Don was seven.  He attended all Greeley schools, graduating from Greeley High [...]

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Body After Baby: Postpartum Care

by Vanessa Dominguez By Vanessa Dominguez Pregnancy is nine long months of swollen feet, backaches, nausea, and steady weight gain. Once it’s all over, your body takes a while to recover from all of the changes. Most mommies will feel a lot of pelvic pressure immediately after giving birth and for weeks to follow. This [...]

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Ask Abby

A Pet’s 10 commandments Ask Abby Rish Burkholder Ask Abby would like to remind folks of how much you mean to your four-legged friend. This was sent via email. The author is unknown but is a gentle reminder of how our pets may view us. A PET’S TEN COMMANDMENTS Author unknown 1. My life is [...]

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Lois Elaine Rosenberg

August 31, 1928 ~ August 4, 2010 Lois Elaine Rosenberg of Evans died Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at North Colorado Medical Center.  She was born August 31, 1928 in Bloomfield, Nebraska to Zachary Taylor and Caroline Henrietta (Berner) Mefford.  She was raised and educated in Bloomfield, Nebraska where she graduated from high school and worked [...]

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Is the Gadsden Flag the original Marine Corps flag?

By Jack Minor One of the most famous flags of the American Revolution is the Gadsden flag, a coiled rattlesnake over the words “Don’t Tread On Me.”  This flag has recently gained popularity again as a favorite symbol at many Tea Party rallies.  Recently, several Marines in Connecticut asked the Legislature to fly the Gadsden [...]

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The Church should be a Cheeseburger

Don’t worship there they only sing hymns. They are strange they speak in tongues. That church is full of holy rollers. All they do is say the same prayer over and over. Sit, stand, and kneel. The worship is too loud, and that worship is too slow. My goodness I have heard some good ones [...]

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