Posts Tagged ‘High’

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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High School students reveal wonders of Jewish Tabernacle

by Jack Minor –   Students of biblical history have a unique opportunity this week where they can see and learn from a group of high school students about one of the most important items in the Old Testament.   The book of Exodus devotes 16 chapters to the Tabernacle, a portable temple which the [...]

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“Rocky Mountain Driving Experience” – 2012

by Stu Wright Author at High Plains Raceway     This last week I had the pleasure of participating in the 2012 Rocky Mountain Driving Experience, which kicked off in Denver, near DIA.  It was the third annual edition of the affair, but my first.  About three dozen journalists from four states attended, and 32 cars and [...]

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Greeley to hold meeting discussing High Park fire effect on water supply

GREELEY — The Greeley City Council will hear a report at 5 p.m. today, June 12 regarding the current and possible impacts of the High Park Fire on Greeley’s water supply.  The presentation will cover the challenges to Greeley’s water supply and the actions the City is currently taking and will take in the future [...]

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Colorado delegation calls for additional assistance to fight fire

FORT COLLINS, COLO. – As the High Park Fire continues to spread through Larimer County, Congressman Cory Gardner (R-CO) and the entire Colorado delegation is asking the United States Forest Service (USFS) for additional resources and assistance.   “We cannot stress enough the high concern for this fire – emergency personnel believe the High Park [...]

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D6 students have chance to “jump ahead” during summer classes

by Jack Minor – Students in Greeley/Evans schools will have an opportunity to advance one full year in a subject area this summer as part of a new program provided by the district this year. The program offers opportunities for High School students in three areas, accelerated learning, skill development and credit recovery. Students taking [...]

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Colorado High Court issues victory for gun owners over CU ban

by Jack Minor – In a victory for Second Amendment advocates, the Colorado Supreme Court today struck down a gun ban by the University of Colorado’s Board of Regents. In 2003 the state legislature passed the Concealed Carry Act, which stated that a person with a permit to carry a concealed weapon could do so [...]

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Obama statement on compulsory attendance raise red flag among homeschoolers

Calls for states to force all teenagers to remain in school until gruaduation or age 18 by Matt Lacy – President Obama’s call to states to curb dropout rates by forcing students to remain in high school until they graduate has raised concerns among homeschoolers. In the President’s State of the Union message Tuesday evening, [...]

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Greeley West High School presents “To Kill a Mockingbird”

Staff Reports –   Greeley West High School Theatre presents the classic play, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19.   This powerful drama, based on the 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, still prods our national moral conscience to this day.    The Greeley West production is told from the point of view [...]

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Greeley Central High School presents “The Miracle Worker”

Staff Reports – Thespian Troupe 657 and the Arts Magnet Program at Greeley Central High School present “The Miracle Worker” Nov. 10—12 at 7:30 p.m.   The play tells the incredible story of Annie Sullivan and her efforts to teach Helen Keller how to understand and communicate within her blind and deaf world.  The play [...]

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Greeley Central HS hosts Andy Meyers CC Invitational

Monfort Park and Greeley Central HS played host to the Andy Meyers Invitational cross country meet Friday afternoon. The weather was ideal as 8 high schools and 10 middle schools from northern Colorado competed their boy’s and girl’s thinclads in 5k and 3k runs. The highlight of the high school meet was the outstanding and [...]

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Roggy preparing Spartans for opener at Montbello

Story and Photos By Jim Merriott “We have just a little over 100 boys out for the football team this year,” said Greeley West High head football coach Mark Roggy. “I guess around 30-35 players at this point will see varsity action.” Roggy and the Spartans are coming off a 5-5 season and Tri-Valley Conference [...]

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Francis O. “Fran” Towns

  May 12, 1935 – April 17, 2011   Francis O. “Fran” Towns, 75, of Greeley, died April 17, 2011 at Bonell Good Samaritan Center in Greeley.   He was born May 12, 1935 in Palco, Kansas to Clarence Almer and Ida May (Burgess) Towns.    The family lived in Kansas, and then moved to Evans when [...]

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High court decision could help Douglas county voucher proposal

Colorado schools becoming less socialized by Jack Minor  A recent Supreme court decision that critics say will embolden supporters of school vouchers could help the Douglas County school board’s plan to help pay tuition for students who choose to attend private schools.  On April 4, the US Supreme Court voted in a 5-4 ruling that opponents [...]

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Jessica Dawn “Jessie” Jerke

Jessica Dawn “Jessie” Jerke, 21 of LaSalle, Colorado went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2011.   She was born on November 13, 1989 in Greeley, Colorado, and delighted her parents William Harry and Jeannie Maurine (Randall) Jerke, every day of her beautiful life.   Jessie was a member of the [...]

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Lessons Learned from Deputy’s Death

By Mike Bauman The tragic death of Weld County Sheriff Deputy, Sam Brownlee, provides a number of possible lessons for local law enforcement. Here are three. 1)  The importance of proper high-risk traffic stop techniques cannot be understated.  These techniques should include standardized training across agency lines.  High-risk traffic stops provide officers with a tactical [...]

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High School students get real life experiences building houses

Unfortunately, just not in District 6Story and photo By Jack Minor and Brett Reese Students of Great Falls and Charles M Russell High Schools in Montana are able to participate in a unique program that provides them with real life experience as they learn to build houses from the ground up. The 13 year-old program is a collaborative [...]

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Board meeting agenda for Monday, Jan. 10

The Board of Education will meet Monday, Jan. 10, at the District 6 Administration Building, 1025 Ninth Ave. The agenda includes a public work session at 4 p.m., and a regular business meeting beginning at 7 p.m. The regular meeting will be televised live on Comcast Cable channel 16 in Greeley and Evans. 4 p.m. [...]

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Cecil J. Howard

Cecil J. Howard went to be with his Savior on Monday afternoon, December 20th 2010, in the pulmonary unit at North Colorado Medical Center. Cecil passed away with his wife, children, and close friends from the Mary Vialpando family at his side. During the 12 years following his miraculous recovery from meningitis/encephalitis in 1998, Cecil [...]

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Four high school students injured in crash

by Vanessa DominguezFour students from Northridge High School were in an accident Thursday morning. One is currently in intensive care in Denver, the other three remain at NCMC. The students are: Lucero Solis (driver) Gustavo Martinez Celinna Hernandez George Velazquez Share on Facebook

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Phyllis A. Benson

Phyllis A. Benson, 88 of Eaton, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the Life Care Center in Greeley. She was born on September 24, 1922 in Ault, Colorado to Braudus O & Moneta V. (Blake) Tormey. Phyllis graduated from Ault High School in 1941 and she later attended Colorado State University. She married Carl [...]

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Greeley-Evans | Weld County School District 6 November 8, 2010

Board meeting agenda for Monday, Nov. 8 The Board of Education will meet Monday, Nov. 8, at the District 6 Administration Building, 1025 Ninth Ave. The agenda includes a public work session at 3:30 p.m., a public comment period regarding the Union Colony Elementary Charter and West Ridge Academy Charter applications at 6 p.m., and [...]

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Registered Sex Offenders in Evans with Photos and Addresses

By Mike Bauman The following is a list of registered sex offenders who reside in Evans.  (Source:  www.cityofevans.org) Eric Breuer 3914 Goldrush Ct Sexual Assault on a Child Peter Dinkel 3801 Boulder St Sexual Assault on a Child in a Position of Trust Lowell Hill 3036 High Drive Sexual Assault on a Child Daniel Morales-Gutierrez [...]

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Weld County Sheriff’s Office Posse Queen for 2010-2011

Caitlin Anne Schwartz, 15, was chosen to be the Weld County Sheriff’s Office Posse Queen for 2010-2011. Caitie is the daughter of Tim Schwartz of Evans and LeighAnne Schwartz of Ft Collins and the granddaughter of Posse member Mary Schwartz. Caitie prepared and gave a public speech and demonstrated her riding abilities in the arena [...]

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Kristine Michelle Boos (Carpenter)

Kristine Michelle Boos (Carpenter) 36, of Ault passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010 at her home.  She was born October 11, 1973 in Brighton, to Sandra Kay and Robert Leroy Carpenter. Kris graduated from Valley High School in Gilcrest in 1992.  She attended IBMC and graduated from there with a degree in massage therapy.  She [...]

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Board meeting agenda for Monday, Oct. 11

The Board of Education will meet Monday, Oct. 11, at the District 6 Administration Building, 1025 Ninth Ave. The agenda includes a public work session at 4 p.m., and a regular business meeting beginning at 7 p.m. The regular meeting will be televised live on Comcast Cable channel 16 in Greeley and Evans. 4 p.m. [...]

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School Board Applicant Gregory Pierson

By Mike Bauman The Greeley Gazette contacted School Board applicant Gregory Pierson.  Here is what he had to say: I have been a professional educator for the past forty years.  I have extensive experience as a middle school and high school classroom teacher, coach and administrator.  I have served as a building administrator in both [...]

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Scott stars “beat the odds”, gets recognized by Board

Story and photo by Jack Minor Story and photo by Jack Minor Scott Elementary School was singled out for recognition by the District 6 Greeley Evans board of education at a work session last week. During the session, Dr. Dana Selzer reviewed a list of schools in the district based on state and federal accountability [...]

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District 6 to honor 190 students who earned “triple advanced” scores on their CSAP tests

For a student to earn an advanced score on just one of his or her CSAP tests is quite an accomplishment. So when a student earns three advanced ratings – in reading, writing and math – that’s even more noteworthy. A review of individual student data from the recently released 2010 CSAP exam results shows [...]

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Mile High Music Festival is “mini-Woodstock”

By Vanessa Dominguez Flying beach balls, people dancing in the grass, hippie skirts, bikinis, water areas, and bare feet, these sites and more were to be found at the recent Mile High Music Festival. From hoola hoops to dancing in the sun, Mile High Music Festival attracts unique fans. There is a broad spectrum of [...]

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Gym Instructor Flies High Honoring World War II Aviators

Story and Photo By Jack Minor A local gymnastics instructor in Greeley does more than simply teach people the sport, his company is a tribute to his father and the brave men and women who flew aircraft in World War II. Michael Baczuk is the owner of Airborne Flying Tigers at 3009 West 29th Street and has [...]

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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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Rhea Louise Kallsen

Rhea Louise Kallsen, 75 of Windsor, died on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at her home. She was born on January 9, 1935 in Denver, Colorado to John W. and Florence L. (Hackett) Gillette. Rhea attended Grover Elementary and Jr. High School where she met her future husband Alvin Charles “Red” Kallsen.  She later went on [...]

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Fred E. Banghart

April 13, 1940 – June 28, 2010 Fred E. Banghart, 70, of Windsor, died Monday, June 28, 2010 at North Colorado Medical Center, in Greeley.  He was born in Greeley, April 13, 1940 to Herman and Alma (Wilhelm) Banghart.  He was raised in Greeley and graduated from Greeley High School in 1958.  After graduating he [...]

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2010 Stampede Independence Day Parade

Award Winners Horace Greeley Award (Best Overall Entry) Winner: Evans VFW Independence Award (Best Community Float) Winner: Dayspring Christian Academy Grand Marshall’s Award (Most Creative) Winner: Flags on Parade / Weld Veteran’s Memorial Longhorn Award (Best Equestrian Entry) Winner: Priefert Percherons Patriot Award (Best Marching Band) First Place: Colorado Masonic Band Camp Second Place: Mankato [...]

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