Posts Tagged ‘facility’

Greeley FD fights scrap metal fire

GREELEY — At 10:23pm, last night (12/12/2012) the Greeley Fire Department was called to 1490 East 8th St (Anderson Sales and Salvage), Greeley, on the report of a fire. While responding, fire crews could see large flames from approximately 1 mile away. Upon making entry to the facility fire crews found a large pile of [...]

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Bond issue good deal for taxpayers

by Scott Rankin – Whenever I hear about a tax increase being proposed, I usually cringe.  My immediate reaction is that I already pay too much in taxes, especially to the federal government. After gaining my composure, I typically ask what the tax is for, and how much it is going to cost me. In [...]

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Chicago authorities obscuring info in Planned Parenthood death

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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Crystal Cathedral “comes home” as Rev. Schuller resigns

  by Matt Lacy –   After years of financial struggles, the Crystal Cathedral is finally “coming home” as the congregation will be getting a new name after the facility became the property of the Roman Catholic Church last month.   Under the terms of the $57.5 million sale, the ministry would be allowed to [...]

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Vestas not so green after all

Administation has to subsidize “green” technologies to get consumers to purchase by Peter Grady –   While the President is making a huge push for “green” energy over traditional methods such as gas and oil, a report from Danish wind turbine giant, Vestas, reveals the plant is not as “green” as everyone may think. The facility [...]

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Prosecutor claims pro-lifer cannot pass out literature

by Peter Grady – Last week a federal judge in Denver slapped down a 10-claim complaint made by federal prosecutors against a peaceful abortion protestor in a case that has far reaching ramifications for those engaging in demonstrations across the country. As part of an ongoing assault on the rights of pro-life protestors, the Obama [...]

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Weld’s debt free status factored into Teletech decision for Greeley facility

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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Wichita, Kansas becomes collateral damage in war against Boeing.

A Statofortress overshadows the little Warthog By Craig Masters The announcement came this week that the historic 97 building complex covering over 2 million square feet of aircraft manufacturing and support facilities in Wichita, Kansas will be shuttered by Boeing. The total impact to the area is only imaginable for now, but the 2,200 lost [...]

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Five D.C. prosecutors go after abortion protestor for passing out literature

DOJ claims Ken Scott doesn’t have Fifth Amendment rights against self-incriminationby Jack Minor –   An abortion protestor is Colorado that is being prosecuted for passing out flyers outside of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Denver, has received legal help from a law firm that specializes in pro-life cases.   Kenneth Scott has been defending [...]

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Personhood USA holds Presidential Pro-Life Forum

Personhood USA is hosting a national tele-town hall meeting with the Republican presidential candidates this Tuesday evening. Individuals are encouraged by Personhood USA to sign up on their website to participate in the forum. The town hall conference will be held from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Mountain Time this Tuesday, Dec. 27. Personhood USA serves [...]

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Oakland taken to task over enforcement of “bubble law” based on Colorado statute

by Peter Grady – The city of Oakland, Calif. is being challenged for its inconsistent enforcement of a law regarding contact with women approaching an abortion clinic. The Oakland legislation was based on a bubble law that was first passed in Colorado. The law, passed in 1993, effectively created a “floating eight-foot bubble” around any woman [...]

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Board member tells school: Tell your parents at-risk children come before theirs

Board questions Union Colony’s willingness to help at-risk children   By Jack Minor Following last year’s rejection of an application for an elementary school, Union Colony Preparatory School returned and faced harsh questions from the District 6 school board at this week’s public hearing. “We want an elementary school,” Union Colony Director Pat Gilliam said [...]

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Study Guide: How to pass emissions test

by Vanessa Dominguez   – Due to new legislation, vehicles in Colorado are subject to an emissions test. Although there is no solution to help you with another tax, oops, ‘fee’ increase, a few self-checks on your vehicle will help assure your vehicle will pass the test the first time. Air Care Colorado provides tips for ensuring [...]

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Another nuclear crisis fizzles, authorities say Nebraska nuclear plant not in danger from Missouri river flooding

Russian agency says plant another Japan disaster, suffered “catastrophic meltdown”by Jack Minor   Following news that radiation from three of the six reactors at the Fukushima power plants did not result in nuclear armageddon, alarmists are now saying a Nebraska nuclear plant is in danger of a similar catastrophe.   Reports have been circulating on [...]

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New park facility opened June 4th

Opening day at Poudre Ponds Staff Reports Bring your fishing pole and get in on the action as we celebrate the opening of Greeley’s newest park facility: Poudre Ponds Recreational Fishery! Poudre Ponds is located in the south east corner of the intersection of 35th Avenue and the Poudre River. If you didni’t join us [...]

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Baptist church builds in midst of economic downturn

Renfroe encourages members at ground breaking service Story and photo by Jack Minor  At a time of economic turmoil; rising gas prices, uncertainty in the housing market and unemployment still high, one Greeley church is going against the grain with plans to build a new, larger facility.  Faith Bible Baptist Church was founded 40 years [...]

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Evans approves new RV storage facility

By Jack Minor By Jack Minor The city of Evans approved a request for a long-term RV storage facility at the city council meeting on Nov. 16. Gail Rees submitted an application requesting to use the property located at 910 31st St. as JR’s RV Storage. Diamond Vogel paint is currently at the address. During [...]

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Crime Free zone declared at senior living facility

by Vanessa Dominguez Joe P. Martinez Gardens senior living facility has been crime free for the last eight years and residents are aiming to keep it that way. The recently implemented Crime Free Senior Living Program is among the first of its kind and was designed to preserve resident safety and maintain the historically low [...]

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Board of Education to hold listening session Oct. 25

Meeting to be held in the Greeley West High School library; is open to all Greeley and Evans residents 6:30—7:15 p.m.  Public comment regarding two new charter school applications 7:15—8 p.m.  Public comment on any education topic of interest The Board of Education for the Greeley-Evans school district will hold a community listening session from [...]

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Spotlight on Business: Work Out West

By Rebekah Elliott If you’re looking for the cleanest facility, friendliest staff, and best equipment in a gym Work Out West fits the bill. The staff focuses on whole body wellness and supports that with the Polar body system, where you can find out your internal age through a series of tests. The gym has [...]

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18 Years of Summer Fun for Greeley Ball Players

By Christy Rodriquez Every summer, thousands of kids enjoy the Greeley Evans Youth League facilities.  For 18 years now GEYL has helped kids grow and have fun on the baseball/ softball field. Every kind of team from Rec. League, to Traveling A teams, both boys and girls play at GEYL. Mimi Costinett, Director of the [...]

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