Posts Tagged ‘note’

Why Applaud Hollowness?

by Michael McCune –   Did you watch the State of the Union address? I didn’t. Instead I removed all the emotion of the moment and got a printed transcript of the speech the next day.   I do not think anyone would be surprised to learn that President Obama delivered nothing new in his [...]

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“A Whiter Shade of Pale” 2013 Cadillac ATS AWD

Photos and Review by Stu Wright It may not be a good characterization of the Cadillac ATS test car’s color, but the paint on it was extremely white, and attractive.  It was a Diamond Tricoat (a three-layer painting process) upgraded color that added $995 to the Cadillac’s window sticker. The song, “A Whiter Shade of [...]

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2013 Scion FR-S 2-Door RWD Coupe

Photos & Review by Stu Wright When I was in the Air Force and living in Florida, I owned a 1968 Fiat 850 Spider roadster, a reclamation project that was pretty rusty when I bought it and had it painted.  I rammed up and down the Space Coast in it, and even drove alone to [...]

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White House parses Biden statement administration did not know about embassy security concerns

Contradicts testimony State Department gave before Congress by Peter Grady –   Following a statement by Joe Biden that the administration had no idea embassy officials were asking for increased security in Libya, despite testimony to the contrary, the White House is now saying Biden was only referring to himself and the President.   During [...]

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Government again facing scrutiny over jobless claims

by Matt Lacy –   For the second time in less than a week the government is facing scrutiny and criticism over its job reporting after a new report omitted data from a large state.   On Thursday, the Labor Department touted the number of jobless claims as dropping by a sharp decline of 30,000 [...]

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Obama faces pressure to be more extreme on same-sex marriage

by Peter Grady –   Despite President Obama making unprecedented moves to appease “gay” rights advocates, they are exerting still more pressure by asking the Democratic Party to officially declare their opposition to traditional marriage. Supporters of the “gay” lifestyle are calling for the Democratic National Committee to officially endorse same-sex marriage. Recently, four former [...]

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Brett Reese’s letter to George and Kimberlee Tiba

Editor’s note: The Gazette has obtained a copy of Brett Reese’s letter which is identical to the 3rd e-mail where he is alleged to have threatened the Tiba’s. The letter was written after George Tiba allegedly threatened Reese with physical harm and after two other e-mails were sent advising them of plans to evict them [...]

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China engaging in military buildup while US cuts forces

by Matt Lacy – An expert on Communist China says the United States could be making a grave mistake by cutting back on defense spending while China is doing just the opposite. Beijing recently announced a new defense budget of approximately $106 billion, which equates to an 11.2-percent increase. Cheng says this increase coupled with [...]

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Food police confiscate 4-year old’s lunch, bill parents

by Peter Grady – A pre-school in North Carolina has created a stir around the country after it was reported that officials forced a child to eat a school lunch and billed the parent because her lunch brought from home did not meet school standards for nutrition. The incident happened at the West Hoke Elementary [...]

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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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City of Evans amends curfew hours

On July 5, 2011, the Evans City Council amended its municipal code concerning curfew hours for minors, raising the age of minor from 16 years to 18 years. Under the revised ordinance, minors under the age of 18 may be in violation of the new curfew law. The new municipal code states, in part:   [...]

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Gardner: Another Misreporting by the Tribune…sheesh

by Sam Hill(Editor’s note: We were unable to gain permission from the author of www.greeleyreport.com to edit this story.  Therefore we print it as is and as it was meant to be, a news editorial.  However, in spite of the bent, there are many facts herein and they are neglected by the Tribune in their attempts [...]

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School Board Afflicted with Hoplophobia

or is there something more sinister afoot? By Mike Bauman Despite having nearly insurmountable budgetary and performance short falls, the District 6 School Board has spent the past two weeks working on one topic; preventing Brett Reese from carrying his permitted concealed handgun to board meetings. It is important to note three things about this action: [...]

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Reactions to Reese comments prove King’s desire to judge by content of character still unfulfilled

Editorial Brett Reese is once again making headlines and once again is battling sensationalism in journalism. This time we believe Reese is attempting to start a discussion regarding Martin Luther King Jr. and the federal holiday named after him. This has prompted calls of racism by members of the community and around the state. Ironically [...]

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No injuries reported after suspect robs bank armed with a note

Staff Reports Greeley police reported a bank robbery that occurred on Tuesday at Chase Bank.  The suspect displayed no gun or weapon, and seemed to get away armed only with a note. Mary Jane Rogers, a representative with Chase Bank, confirmed that the robbery occurred but gave no further information.  The robbery occurred Tuesday, January 4.  A [...]

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Bank of the West Robbed

Staff Reports At about 3:09 p.m. Bank of the West located at 1111 11th Street was robbed. The suspect is described as a single white male adult 5’ 6” – 5’ 8” wearing a puffy blue colored Northface ski jacket, baseball cap and blue jeans. The male produced a note demanding money and indicated he [...]

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The Rant

Unemployment Guest Column By Michael McCune In national surveys, Gallup is a name everyone recognizes because they’ve been at it so long. Just before noon Friday, Oct. 8, Gallup released a study in which it claims the unemployment rate is really 10.1 percent not the government’s 9.6 percent. Pikers! The unemployment rate the government refuses [...]

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An open letter to Tom Tancredo

Dear Mr. Tancredo, As concerned citizens and Republican delegates, we were able to meet, interview and vet many of the candidates who respected the caucus process enough to solicit our support in their bid for candidacy. Since you elected not to participate in that process, we feel that the following questions must be answered before [...]

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Twas the night before elections

Twas the night before elections And all through the town Tempers were flaring Emotions all up and down! I, in my bathrobe With a cat in my lap Had cut off the TV Tired of political crap. When all of a sudden There arose such a noise I peered out of my window Saw Obama [...]

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An open letter to voters

Hello fellow voters, Another election season is upon us bringing with it promises from candidates to act upon issues that effect our daily lives. Who to believe? Who will best serve us, the citizens? Increasingly, I have come to believe that the candidates are interested in promising whatever they know the majority demands to win [...]

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School Board discusses ballot issues, rule changes

By Jack Minor During the first work session of the school year, the District 6 School Board discussed several issues including opposition to upcoming ballot resolutions, rule changes and a new format for public meetings. In her first work session as Board President, Linda Trimberger announced several rule changes. Among the changes will be members [...]

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Dates on a Dime: Alphabet Dating

By Mike Bauman Over the next several weeks we will be exploring ideas for alphabet- themed dates.  We will start this week with the letter “A.”  (Disclaimer:  This was my wife’s idea.  She says you can’t use body parts or intimate activities for the theme even if they do start with the letter of the week.) [...]

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When your baby starts teething

By Vanessa Dominguez Your baby’s first tooth should appear when he is between four to seven months old. Not long before a tooth appears you may notice fussiness and drooling, these are classic signs of teething. When the first tooth appears you may notice a decreased appetite or even difficulty eating. This is due to [...]

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Atheists forego some really useful metaphors

Besides suffering Darwin’s arbitrary demise, Atheists forego some really useful metaphors. First it was the Republicans, then it was Independents, now it’s the Democrats worrying Barack Obama is like sin, taking you further than you wanted to go, costing you more than you wanted to pay, and keeping you longer than you wanted to stay. [...]

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OUR WORDS WILL PROPELL OR PLUMMET OTHERS

By Carol Clemans Words can ‘kill or make alive.’ Most of us don’t take in to consideration how our words can either be weapons of destruction or tools of encouragement. The most vulnerable recipients of our words are our children. In my 18 years as a counselor, hundreds of people have shared with me how [...]

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Concert Under the Stars

By Mike Bauman For this week’s date you will need to choose one of three free “Concert Under the Stars” events at the University of Northern Colorado.  The concerts are being held July 13th, 20th, and 27th at 8 p.m.  The location is 10th Avenue and 18th Street.  Check the UNC website for information on [...]

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How well do you know US Flag Etiquette?

Researched by Rish Burkholder For the Greeley Gazette In honor of Flag Day, which is Monday, June 14 we want to offer our readers a refresher course in US Flag Etiquette. The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to our flag also contains specific instructions on how [...]

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Fighting Back: Legal Use of Force by a Private Party

By Mike Bauman The Greeley Gazette article two weeks ago on the topic of Police Use of Force generated a number of questions on when, how, and why a private person can use force in Colorado. There are a number of instances in which a private party may legally use force against another person.  They [...]

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A note from the Editor:

The Greeley Gazette recently organized a fundraiser for the family of 12 year-old Kayleah Wilson. The businesses and individuals in our community stepped up in a big way to help a family that had suffered the most unimaginable loss. However, there have been a few very vocal protestors who have made it clear they think [...]

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Build Your Own Date Checklist

By Mike Bauman For some months now, the Dates on a Dime column has been working to provide ideas for the romantically challenged.  This week we will be discussing the elements necessary for a successful date. Gentlemen, please note what is NOT on the list.  Ladies, please remember what he wishes was on the list. [...]

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A Note from the Publisher

A note from the Publisher: Reader as you enjoy this publication, would you consider patronizing the sponsors you see on these pages?  This paper is being operated in the red and it is only by you contacting or patronizing the advertisers that we will continue to exist. If you enjoy the purpose we are fulfilling of [...]

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