Posts Tagged ‘February’

Colorado anti-gun legislator accused of assault and battery

Representative Gerou could face serious chargesby Craig Masters In a recent example of abuse of power, physical and mental abuse, and the misuse of the legal system to intimidate any opposition point of view, Colorado congresswoman Cheri Gerou (rino – hd 25) has clearly crossed over the line from civil to criminal behavior. The details [...]

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Hagel tells, Israel, France, Britain – “You don’t know what you’re looking at!”

Craig Masters Israeli security forces have determined with what they describe as nearly 100% certainty that the Syrian government forces, under the direction of President Bashar al-Assad, have used chemical weapons against U.S. supplied muslim brotherhood affiliated rebel forces. The evidence, presented Tuesday, April 23, in Tel Aviv during securities briefings, included photographs of victims [...]

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Rasmussen polls reveal some tough truths to Congress

by Craig Masters In spite of the rhetoric from Congress that the views and actions of the nation’s “leaders” in Washington reflect the opinions of the people they claim to represent, a Rasmussen poll this week found that “Only 11% Say Congress is Good Reflection of Americans’ Views.” Put in common sense language, the poll [...]

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Senate Education Committee kills bill allowing freedom of choice

by Craig Masters Democrats have again ruled in their best interest instead of the public’s. Thursday, February 7, the Senate Education Committee killed a bill introduced by Ft. Collins based Senator Vickie Marble (R) which would have reinstated Freedom of Choice to teachers to either join or not join the powerful teachers’ union. It has [...]

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“Through with chew” week encourages tobacco users to quit

GREELEY – Weld County residents who use smokeless tobacco products and have tried to quit know that quitting tobacco can be very difficult.  There are a couple of events going on to help those who use smokeless tobacco products to take the first step to successfully quit using for good. “Through With Chew Week”, which [...]

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“Beetlemania” 2013 Volkswagen Convertible

By Stu Wright     I’m mixing metaphors on this date, February 7th, because 49 years ago today the Beatles (band) appeared on the Ed Sullivan show to perform their smash, “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”  The single had sold 1.5 million copies in under three weeks, and Americans were hungry for something enjoyable, just [...]

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These are truly confusing times in America

by Craig Maasters It is only February, and already this year the administration has announced it is allowing the transfer to China of the high technology battery systems for weapons and defense guidance on which the American taxpayers invested millions of dollars and years of research and development. In the famous words of Hillary on [...]

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February is American Heart Month

GREELEY — The numbers are telling: every minute someone dies from coronary heart disease making heart disease the leading cause of death in the United States. More than 630,000 people die from heart disease each year – representing more than one in every four deaths in the U.S.  Just as many women, as men, die [...]

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Bain fights back against “Romney is a felon” comments

by Matt Lacy –   Bain Capital has issued a strong statement challenging a statement by the Obama team the Mitt Romney had either lied to the American people or committed a felony about his relationship with the company.   Bob Bauer with the Obama campaign sent out the following statement:   “Romney and Bain [...]

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Govt. considers banning popcorn, milk

NYC soda ban mirrors District 6 policy by Matt Lacy  –     Following earlier reports that the city of New York was considering banning soft drinks over 12 ounces, a panel hand-picked by Mayor Michael Bloomberg is considering banning other food items as well.   At a Tuesday meeting in Queens, the New York [...]

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Southern Baptist split over name change

by Peter Grady –     While a task force in the Southern Baptist Convention has recommended some churches be allowed to change their name to “Great Commission Baptists” to benefit churches outside of the south, many pastors are none too keen on the change.   A survey conducted by LifeWay Research reveals that over half [...]

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Calif. Prop. 8 headed to Supreme Court

by Matt Lacy –   Following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals  rejection of an appeal that overturned California’s constitutional amendment declaring marriage to be between a man and woman, the issue finally appears to be headed for the United States Supreme Court. “It’s not surprising that only three of the 25 judges who could [...]

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American Pie – 2013 Chevy Malibu Eco

by Stu WrightDon McLean’s magnum opus (best work), “American Pie”, was written and performed in 1971, thereafter becoming the No. One U. S. hit and staying in that position for four weeks during 1972.  When asked, years later, what “American Pie” means, McLean responded that it “means I never have to work again.”  The song’s [...]

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2013 Lexus AWD GS350 Sedan

Photos and Review by Stu Wright             Lexus, Toyota Motor Corporation’s luxury car division, has been producing GS series automobiles since 1993.  The GS lies in the middle of the Lexus sedan lineup, between IS at the bottom and the LS series at the top.  It is in the 4th [...]

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America’s Most Biblically-Hostile U. S. President

When one observes President Obama’s unwillingness to accommodate America’s four-century long religious conscience protection through his attempts to require Catholics to go against their own doctrines and beliefs, one is tempted to say that he is anti-Catholic. But that characterization would not be correct. Although he has recently singled out Catholics, he has equally targeted [...]

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Wis. Gov. Scott Walker faces recall over balancing budget

by Matt Lacy – Following intense efforts by unions, first-term Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will face a recall election for signing a law that was needed to balance the budget in the state. On Friday, the Government Accountability Board voted 5-0 to order the recall against the Republican governor after opponents submitted 900,000 signatures, almost [...]

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Greeley Gazette reader 20 minutes ahead of CBS News release of Operation Ghost Click

By Craig Masters Monday afternoon February 20, the Greeley Gazette posted an informative article about the possibility that many computer users might lose their access to to the internet when, not if, the FBI shuts down servers it put into place last November to replace rogue computers operating malware called “DNS Changer.” Almost immediately readers [...]

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Randy Travis coming to Greeley

February 7, 2012 (GREELEY, CO) Randy Travis will celebrate his silver anniversary with a stop inGreeley, on his 30 city tour, at theUnionColonyCivicCenteron Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 pm.   Travis marked the beginning of his 25th year in the industry last June with the release of the “Anniversary Celebration” album on Warner Bros. Records, [...]

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Qdoba to offer BOGO for a kiss this Valentine’s Day

Staff Reports – Qdoba Mexican Grill®, known for its wide variety of handcrafted, fresh and innovative Mexican cuisine, is encouraging its guests to share the love again this February 14th with the return of its popular BOGO for a Kiss Valentine’s Day promotion. Qdoba guests who purchase one entrée at any participating Qdoba restaurant   on [...]

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Compromise by the GOP is always good – right?

by Craig Masters The web site of the Larimer County GOP has a tab for “News and Events” where readers can find under the entry “Latest News and Events” the announcement that reads: “New Board Members Congratulations to the newly elected and appointed board members of the Larimer GOP – Mike Fassi, chairman and Barbara [...]

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Brother testifies in favor of “Terri Schiavo Day”

by Matt Lacy – Bobby Schindler, the brother of Terri Schiavo testified on Tuesday in support of a New Hampshire bill proclaiming March 31 of each year as a day to remember Terri Schiavo. Schiavo, who spent 15 years on a feeding tube, became a focal point over the right to die issue and highlighted [...]

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Loophole could force Colorado churches to open facilities for same-sex civil unions

Wording in religious exemption does not mention church property by Jack Minor – A recent decision by a judge in Hawaii could open the door for churches in Colorado to be forced to allow same-sex couples to use their facilities for civil unions. In February, Hawaii passed a law permitting civil unions. The law is similar [...]

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If you got shape-up style shoes for Christmas, Read this Now!

By Craig Masters The manufacturers of toning shoes;  also called wellness shoes or rocker bottom shoes, claim that their products develop muscle tone and slim calves and legs by increasing muscle activation, improving balance and stimulating the metabolism. This is because the shoes have a rounded sole that increases the heel-to-toe motion of the foot. [...]

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District to host citizens academy

Staff Reports –   Community members in Greeley and Evans who are interested in learning more about the operation of local schools and the school district are invited to participate in the 2011-12 District 6 Citizens Academy. The Academy begins on Monday, Oct. 17.   Academy participants will meet six times during the school year [...]

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Indonesia: Ministry of Health approves “guidelines” for female genital mutilation

By Craig Masters The photos are horrific. Groups of young Muslim girls gathered by their own mothers and other family members, held down and screaming in pain while the perverted followers of the political system called Islam mutilate their sex organs in a mass “ceremony” totally endorsed and practiced throughout the Muslim world. But Indonesia [...]

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Supreme Court to hear case that could permit “gays” to sue churches for discrimination in hiring practices

Attorney says unfavorable ruling would accomplish goal left has had for years   by Jack Minor – A Christian attorney says the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case that could force  religious institutions to hire LGBT people or face discrimination lawsuits by all employees except for those involving the pastor or similar positions. [...]

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Greeley businessman’s property seized, burned without warning from local officials

“Just a misunderstanding” church board member says By Jack Minor   A local businessman has said that government officials in Wyoming removed a mobile home that he purchased from a resident’s property and burned it without warning.   Merlin Dirks, General Manager of Blue Bird Mobile Homes inc., said in June he purchased a rare 1959 three [...]

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First in a series of Rants…..

by Mike McCuneThis is the first in a planned series exploring why the global economic recovery continues to defy expert projections and remains on the path to collapse.   Last year I told friend I didn’t expect the U.S. economy would make it until Christmas without hitting the default wall and, on one of those [...]

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School district turns deficit into surplus after Wisconsin passes balanced budget

by Jack Minor Wisconsin’s budget battle has ended for now. It ended with the passage of a balanced budget that has helped one school turn a deficit into a budget, despite critics saying it would “devastate” education. Like Colorado, Wisconsin requires the government to balance its budget every year. In February, in an attempt to overcome a [...]

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Police Officers Killed: 2011 vs 2010

By Mike Bauman  As of April 1, 2011, there had been 52 police officers killed in the line of duty in the United States this year.  Compare that to 48 by this time last year.  The Greeley Gazette salutes the people who daily lay it on the line for their communities. Deputy Sheriff Suzanne Hopper [...]

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Woodrow W. (Woody) Russell

  February 18, 1924 ~ April 23, 2011   Woodrow (Woody) Russell, 87, of Greeley, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011.  He was born February 18, 1924, to William and Margaret (Branson) Russell in Slaughter, Kentucky.   Mr. Russell was reared and educated in Nashville, Arkansas, graduating from Nashville High School.  At the age of [...]

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2011 Subaru Forester Review

By Stu WrightThe 2011 Subaru Forester was delivered to my house on Monday and I immediately headed to Cheyenne for lunch and an appointment.  The model that I had control of was the 2.5XT Touring, Subaru’s top of the line Forester.  Leather-trimmed seating was a pleasure to the senses, as was the Spark Silver metallic [...]

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School board needs to work on issues, stop attacking each other

Gazette Opinion Much like the line for popular concert tickets or Black Friday sales, the line for student applications to the recently approved West Ridge Academy is expected to begin forming outside the night before. Why would parents stand in line all night just to get an application to a school? The answer is as [...]

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Elias “Bud” Miller

October 16, 1919 – February 22, 2011 Interment St. Joseph’s New Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio. Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign online guestbook. Share on Facebook

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Loretta Manly

  March 7, 1940 – February 15, 2011   Loretta Manly, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in San Antonio.  She was born March 7, 1940, in Greely, Colorado to Edward F. Craig & Mary Vivian Ward.   Loretta attended 1st thru high school in Evans Colorado where she graduated and went [...]

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