Posts Tagged ‘gift’

Salvation Army seeks 300 volunteers to ring in Holidays at red kettles

Greeley, CO  – Bells at The Salvation Army’s red kettles are set to begin ringing Thursday, November 15, signaling the official start to the holiday fundraising season for the organization.  Local Army officials are appealing to Greeley residents to give a bit more than spare change this year.  “It’s really a great way to celebrate [...]

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Obama reduced to begging for funds

by Peter Grady –   President Obama has apparently been  reduced to begging for funds, marking a sharp contrast to his last election.   In an urgent appeal sent out to supporters Tuesday, Obama said in an e-mail, “I will be outspent.”   He went on to say he was not referring to the so-called [...]

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America – A nation without moral values?

by Carol Clemans – I write a monthly column for www.ibcperspectives.com. In Vol.22/No.4 of Perspectives, there is a short article entitled “Radical Homosexual Agenda in U.S. Congress.” It states the following: “The goal of many radical homosexuals is to create a new America based on sexual promiscuity in which moral values are forgotten. If the [...]

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Xcel bills could rise 11.5 percent thanks to new EPA regs

Christian environmental group claims regulations are pro-life issue by Peter Grady – The Environmental Protection Agency has given Americans a Christmas gift of increased electricity rates, a spokesman for a Christian environmental group says. Dr. E. Calvin Beisner, National Spokesman of The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation, says that new EPA regulations regulating [...]

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FedEx to Santa: “HaHa-Ha!”

By Craig Masters   The hunt for just the right present took my wife on a very rare trip to the world wide web. The prize she was seeking was simply not available in local store stock. She found it online while enjoying the complimentary internet at our favorite spot for a “senior” coffee. It [...]

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Rodarte Community Christmas party to be held this weekend

Staff Reports – The Rodarte Community Center will host the 20th Annual Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10 from 10am-12pm. The event will be held at the Rodarte Community Center, located at 920 A Street in Greeley, and is free. The event will include a visit from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Pancho or Pancha [...]

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Greeley Recreation Center kicks off holiday specials

Staff Reports – Are you looking for a unique holiday gift this year? Why not give the gift of health and family fun! December 15-January 31 you can get 10% off an annual membership at the Family FunPlex or the Greeley Recreation Center. Memberships are good at both facilities and include miniature golf at the [...]

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Carol’s Corner

Christmas: What does it mean to you?by Carol Clemans – This year some merchants had Christmas decorations up before Halloween! I know the economy is very sluggish, but trying to sell Christmas before Halloween was stretching things just a little!  What does Christmas mean to you and your family?   I’m thankful that I was [...]

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Firefighters for Santa Toy Drive held at “Greeley Grizwalds” house

    A group of Greeley Firefighters will be collecting toys on Saturday, Dec. 3rd, for the Firefighters for Santa program. The donations of new, non-gift wrapped toys, or cash will be accepted @ 354 50th Ave Ct, Greeley, from 6:00-9:00 PM, the home of firefighter Mike Medhurst, also known as the “Greeley Grizwalds”, because [...]

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Evans asked to display “In God We Trust” at council meetings

Council also honors employee for 25 years of service with city by Jack Minor – Two residents of Evans asked the city to consider displaying “In God We Trust” in the city council chambers. Jerry Long and Skip Carlson asked the city to consider a resolution agreeing to display the national motto in a prominent location [...]

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Great American Smokeout – Thursday, Nov. 17th

Staff Reports – Weld County – This year the community will join together to celebrate the Great American Smokeout on Thursday November 17, 2011.  Millions of people make the pledge to quit tobacco every year during the Great American Smokeout, and it can be the first step to successfully quit tobacco for good. The Great [...]

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NEW BOOK RELEASE Johnston Pastor on Marriage

Carol Clemans                          If you want love, joy and peace in your marriage, I’ve written this book for you: GOD’S DESIGN FOR MARRIAGE. Here is a portion of the foreword written by my pastor, Dieter Skowron – “This valuable book is a powerful biblical exposition of how to make the truth and principles of a godly [...]

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Greeley Unites Against Abortion / Untold Post Affects

On October 2, 2011 at 2:00 in the afternoon, the annual Greeley life chain took place on 23rd street. About 200 pro-life advocates expanded the line. Mary Jane Kuhn, a District 6 paraprofessional has coordinated this event for ten years but notes the city of Greely has been gathering for these life chains since the [...]

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Citizens arrested reading Bible outside closed DMV office

by Jack Minor  In a scene reminiscent of the former Soviet Union, three Christians in California were arrested for simply reading the Bible on a public sidewalk.  An assistant pastor, and two elders from Calvary Chapel in Hemet, California were at a local Department of Motor Vehicles office prior to its opening for the day. [...]

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The Gift of Forgiveness

Carol Clemans                                                                  Forgiveness is a gift we give self if we want to be healed spiritually, emotionally and relationally. God’s Word instructs us if we do not forgive, God will not forgive us.  That may seem harsh if we are looking at situations of being terribly wronged by others’ actions toward us. If we [...]

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Booty for sale

Available at local retail stores by Vanessa Dominguez A cultural phenomenon is re-defining once again what makes an attractive woman and in the process illustrating the human proclivity to emulate fame. In the past, American women with large backsides were considered fat and unattractive. These women were encouraged to diet and exercise in an effort [...]

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If you love your kids – spank

More children “spoiled”John Unniawn This is a booklet I have nothing to gain in writing. My motivation to write is weak; in fact I have put it off for months as a non-priority. I should mind my own business. –I know. Disciplining children is like religion; everybody thinks they’re right. As I raise my children, [...]

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“A FRIEND LOVETH AT ALL TIMES”

By: Carol Clemans A genuine friendship is truly a gift from God. It takes a person with an unselfish heart to be a close true friend. I say there are friends, friends, and then genuine friends. Some will call an acquaintance a friend. Some will call a co-worker or neighbor a friend, yet they share [...]

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Carol’s Corner

Attention divorced parents Guest Column By Carol Clemans The holidays are here and instead of bringing joy and excitement to the children of divorced parents, it can be a sad stressed filled season. It would be wonderful if all divorced parents would agree to be agreeable when it comes to the welfare of their children. [...]

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Carol’s Corner

THIS CHILD OF BETHLEHEM IS OUR LORD AND OUR GOD! Guest Column By Carol Clemans Christmas season has always been an exciting time of year for me. I was blessed with parents who loved God, each other and us children. Jesus (who came in the manger as God in the flesh) was the center of [...]

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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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Carol’s Corner

Do your children have the gift of boundaries? Guest Column By Carol Clemans The holiday season is upon us. Some people have already put up their Christmas trees before we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving Day. Parents, grandparents, family and friends are thinking about the Christmas gift list and who wants what. I love the holiday time. Children [...]

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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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Arc makes presentation to Evans city council

Photo and Story By Jack Minor In an evening with a full agenda of items including regulating mobile home parks and changes to the city borders, members of Arc of Weld County greeted the Evans City Council on August 17, thanking the city for their support. Following the swearing in of Jennifer Proctor as the [...]

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Adamson Blood Drive

Staff Reports Giving the gift of blood is a simple way to make a big difference.  Each year John Seitz, owner of Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services, hosts the Adamson Blood Drive held in honor of someone who is making a difference in our community.  Last year, the inaugural year, the drive was held in [...]

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DNA does not make a dad

A GOOD FATHER TREATS THE MOTHER WITH RESPECT IN ANY CULTUREBy Jim Frazier “DNA does not make a dad. It’s not about biology,” said a nurse named Mary at Northern Colorado Medical Center. “If the dad treats the mother with respect, then the children respect the mom, and she’s happy. She trusts the man and [...]

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CHILDREN ARE SPECIAL GIFTS FROM GOD

By Carol Clemans When God created Adam, He breathed into Adam the breath of life; and man became a living soul. At the birth of every child, there is the suspenseful moment waiting for the baby to take that first breath. When the cry comes with that breath, everyone rejoices.  This is only the beginning [...]

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Discover the Museums of Leadville using the Passport

Through a collaborative effort between the Museums of Leadville, the Passport will be available for visitors and locals.  This combination ticket is valid for one visit to each of the following museums: the Heritage Museum, the Tabor Home, the Healy House and Dexter Cabin, the Tabor Opera House, the Matchless Mine, and the National Mining [...]

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WOMEN: WE HAVE THE POWER OF INFLUENCE

Guest Column By: Carol Clemans   As we have just celebrated Mother’s Day, I’m reminded of the gift that God gave to women.  In the Garden of Eden, God gave Adam authority and he gave Eve influence. When the devil tempted Eve to eat the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil, [...]

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