Posts Tagged ‘Jim’

Media wrongly claims Aurora shooter tea party member

by Jack Minor –   Following the tragic shooting by an armed gunman at a showing of the new Batman movie, “The Dark Knight Rises,” the news media wasted no time in claiming the shooter was a Republican who was a member of a tea party group.   The suspect James Holmes opened fire on [...]

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Candidates court evangelicals in final hours before Iowa caucus

by Matt Lacy – In the final hours before the Iowa caucus, Republican presidential candidates are making a final push by attempting to court the large evangelical voting bloc in the state. Evangelicals comprise nearly 60 percent of Republican voters in the state, which means their votes are vital for any candidate hoping to win. [...]

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Riesberg to speak on health care reform Friday

Staff Reports –   Frontier House and Mental Health America will be sponsoring Northern Colorado LEAD Day 2011, this Friday. Colorado Insurance Commissioner Jim Riesberg will be speaking on health care changes as a result of “Obamacare” this Friday, Oct. 14. Northern Colorado Legislative Education and Advocacy Day will be providing grass roots training, information [...]

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Islamic group outraged over 9/11 coloring book showing Muslims as terrorists

Says should show Muslims as victims of 9/11   by Jack Minor – The Council on Arab Islamic Relations has criticized a children’s coloring book explaining 9/11, saying it portrays all of the Muslims in the book as terrorists and does not portray a positive image of Islam. The 36 page coloring book, “The Kid’s Book of [...]

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Obama fundraising fizzles, amounts lag behind 2008 levels

                  by Jack Minor   Despite raffling off an opportunity to have dinner with the president, Obama’s campaign fundraising is lagging behind 2008 levels.   Obama’s campaign manager, Jim Messina sent out an e-mail earlier this morning to Obama supporters. The e-mail said “You own this campaign, [...]

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Greeley Stampede schedule and pricing

by Vanessa Dominguez Admission to the Greeley Stampede is free for children inder six. Children ages 6-12 and attendees over 61 are $2. Anyone else is a flat $5 fee. A family of four would spend $14 in admission and $10 on parking, plus the cost of food, rides, and games. If you’re on a budget, [...]

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Obama: “I’m working on gun control under the radar”

Plans include enacting restrictions via executive order, bypassing Congress  by Jack Minor  While the Obama administration said it is committed to gun rights, a gun control advocate has spilled the beans, saying Obama is using stealth to work on firearms restrictions.  The Washington Post did a story on Steve Croley, the White House gun control czar. [...]

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Riesberg wins with (once again) gay millions and teacher’s unions.

Staff ReportsAt Senator Michael Bennet’s Colorado “Thank you tour” in Greeley, Jim Riesberg stated he has declared victory over his opponent Bob Boswell. The final tally appears to favor Riesberg by about 2%. At a meeting of conservatives Wed. morning, Bob Boswell thanked supporters and explained that he had his eyes opened by the attack [...]

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Eric Brian Wells

Eric Brian Wells, 37, of Evans, CO died October 13, 2010 as the result of an automobile accident. Eric was born September 15, 1973 in Little Rock Arkansas to Jim and Sharon (Spann) Wells. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BA in 1992.  On August 8, 2003 he married Anna Yu in [...]

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Attacks on Boswell part of coordinated effort by Democrat organizations

Story and Photo By Jack Minor Recent mailers attacking Bob Boswell appear to be part of a coordinated effort to help elect Democratic candidates across Colorado. A group called Colorado Ethics Watch has accused Boswell of impropriety regarding a fundraising letter he sent out to lobbyists that shared his political views. The text of the [...]

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Louise Todd Celebrates 90th Birthday

Louise Todd celebrated her 90th birthday in Windsor, CO with a reception at the Evangelical Free church, a family dinner and surprise party. Louise was born September 29, 2010 on the family farm east of Galeton, CO on September 29, 1920 to J.G. and Katherine Nazarenus, the youngest of six children, and a first generation [...]

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Riesberg may be at your door soon

by Vanessa Dominguez Jim Riesberg is spending his weekends and evenings knocking on doors, handing out flyers, and to make sure the voters of HD 50 know where he stands on important issues. He says this door to door visiting is to combat what he thinks are “mischaracterizations” by his opponents. Riesberg has been criticized [...]

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Riesberg responds to new ad saying services will be cut along with taxes

By Jack Minor A new political flyer critical of Representative Jim Riesberg’s views on taxes is going out to voters in House District 50. The flyer quotes Riesberg at a recent debate saying that people should not “be sucked into thinking that lower taxes will make their lives better, they won’t.” The ad also features [...]

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James F. “Jim” Walton

James F. “Jim” Walton, 79 of Eaton; with his wife and family by his side, on September 4, 2010 left this earthly life and moved to his heavenly home. Jim was born on January 29, 1931 in Colorado Springs to Roger F. and Pearl E. (Walker) Walton.  He attended school in Cripple Creek and Grand [...]

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Fred Grant Gibbs

Fred Grant Gibbs was born in Greeley on September 28, 1974, 7 minutes after his twin brother, Jim, to Fred and Mary Gibbs.  He died on August 25, 2010 at his home in Eaton from a heart attack. Fred lived in rural Eaton throughout his childhood and attended Eaton Public Schools, graduating in 1993.  In [...]

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Jim Riesberg, Local Businessman, Volunteer, State Representative

Rep. Jim Riesberg meets with a local constituent at a town hall Story and Photo By Jack Minor On Friday, August 27, the Greeley Gazette will host a debate between the two candidates for Colorado State House District 50. The debate will be held at the Farr Library at 6 p.m. and will focus on [...]

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Sandra Sue Hunter

Sandra Sue Hunter, 66, of Eaton, died August 9, 2010 at her home.  She was born February 25, 1944 in Casper, WY to Steward Stanford and Harriett (Cardwell) Sanford. She graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper where she lettered in track and held track records.  She married Jim Hunter. Sandy owned and operated [...]

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Stunts at Road Kill Grill

Road Kill Cafe in the Greeley Mall area hosts a motorcycle event on Thursdays. Stunts are by a group from Fort Collins – Suicidal Stunts Photos by Jim Frazier Share on Facebook

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APPRECIATION DAY FOR CUSTOMERS AND CLIENTS: AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

by Jim Frazier On Saturday Maria Barrientos-Hegan, agent for American Family Insurance, hosted an Appreciation Day party with food and entertainment for clients and vendors. Her office is in Evans on 23rd Ave near 37th Street.   “I would not be here without all of my wonderful clients,” she said. “We are like a big family. [...]

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Charles Thomas Jones

Charles Thomas Jones September 22, 1923 – June 8, 2010 Charles Jones of Eaton passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 8, 2010. After a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease, he went to be with his Lord and Savior and to join friends and family who have gone before, awaiting his [...]

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TURKEY MAKING MOVES TO BECOME CENTER OF ISLAMIC NATIONS

By Jim Frazier “Watch the nation of Turkey,” warned Walid Shoebat, a former Islamic terrorist turned Christian and author of numerous books including “Why We Want to Kill You” and “God’s War on Terror.” Shoebat spoke in the Greeley area recently at the Cowboy Church. “The aid sent to Gaza on ships intercepted by Israel [...]

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Raymond F. Hergert

Raymond F. Hergert, 85, of Greeley, CO died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Grace Pointe Continuing Care Center in Greeley. Ray was born February 3, 1925 in Russell, KS to Frederick and Marie (Wassemiller) Hergert.  As a young boy, Ray moved with his family to Colorado where they farmed in the Greeley area.  He was [...]

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Sally G. Ornelas

Sally G. Ornelas, 83, native of Colorado, passed away on May 2, 2010 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Barnesville to Ladislado and Simona (Quintana) Gomez.  On July 19, 1943, she married the love of her life, John C. Ornelas at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Greeley. Sally was a devoted wife.  [...]

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Alfred E. Fried

Alfred E. Fried, Jr. 82, of Greeley died April 29, 2010, at North Colorado Medical Center.  He was born January 17, 1928 in Palmerton, PA to Alfred E Fried, Sr. and Agnes (Rehrig) Fried.  He graduated from Palmerton High School and worked for the New Jersey Zinc Plant.  He joined the Marine Corps in 1950 [...]

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