Posts Tagged ‘Rick’

CSI Weld County: Weld gets first of its kind crime lab

by Jack Minor –   Weld County, the only county in the state to be debt-free took the first steps to achieving another first in the state with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new regional crime lab on Wednesday.   The lab, which will be located of U.S. 257 near the Pepsi distribution center will [...]

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Brush church to host Blackwood Legacy group

What do you get when you combine a nationally recognized singer who is also one of the finest emcees in Gospel music, a home schooled piano playing genius, a talented tenor and the great-grandson to one of the founding father of Blackwood Brothers Quartet? The Blackwood Legacy. The Blackwood Legacy Quartet, comprised of Rick Price, [...]

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Evangelicals looking for reason to vote for Romney

by Peter Grady –   Now that Rick Santorum has dropped out of the presidential race, Christian conservatives and evangelicals are now slowly beginning to rally behind Mitt Romney based on their shared opposition to the current occupier of the White House. In one sign of coalescing support from Christian conservatives, the National Organization for [...]

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Christian leader encourages Santorum voters to back Ron Paul

by Peter Grady – With Rick Santorum’s announcement that he was suspending his campaign, conservative organizations have begun to swing into Romney’s camp; however one evangelical leader is calling on Christians to turn their support to Ron Paul instead. Pastor Stephen Andrew, president of USA Christian Ministries, has noted that many Christians were disappointed at [...]

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Religious voters key to Santorum’s southern victories

by Peter Grady – Demographics in yesterday’s primaries in Alabama and Mississippi reveal a sharp difference in the level of ideological support for the candidates. Presidential candidate Rick Santorum received a huge lead among voters in both states among voters who were seeking a candidate who was a real conservative and had strong moral character [...]

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Judge rules school must allow access to sexually explicit LGBT sites

by Jack Minor – A federal judge has ordered a Missouri school district to unblock its web filters and give students access to sexually explicit material by the middle of March. A US District Judge issued a preliminary junction against the Camdenton R – III School District banning them from using filtering software. The American [...]

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Neutrality towards “gay” lifestyle now considered bullying

by Peter Grady – While the Justice Department says a bullying settlement involving Minnesota’s largest school district should be a model for all US schools, an analyst at the Family Research Council disagrees. The Anoka-Hennepin School Board approved the settlement 5-1 at its meeting Monday evening, agreeing to a long list of measures to help [...]

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Now the race begins!

by Craig Masters Weld and Larimer county Republican caucus precincts gave Senator Santorum a much larger margin of victory than indicated in state-wide totals. According to Colorado Republican Party Chairman, Ryan Call: With a total of 66,027 total participants, and with 100% of precincts reporting as of 10:00 a.m. this morning, the final official vote [...]

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Trump says won’t run if Romney nominee, might if nomination goes to another

by Peter Grady – In a possible attempt to persuade Republican voters, Donald Trump has still held out the possibility of running as an independent if the Republican’s don’t pick the “right candidate.” Last Thursday, Donald Trump told a group of reporters in Las Vegas that he was endorsing Mitt Romney as the Republican nominee [...]

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Evangelical vote tightens as Perry drops out, endorses Gingrich

Could pose problems for Romney as decision narrows conservative candidates in race  by Jack Minor – Texas Governor Rick Perry announced today that he is dropping out of the race and will be endorsing former House speaker Newt Gingrich. In a press conference in Charleston, South Carolina Perry said, “”I have come to the conclusion [...]

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Republican candidates commit to enforcing pornography laws

by Matt Lacy – While three of the Republican candidates have told an organization that fights against pornography they are committed to enforcing the current pornography laws, Obama has not yet made the same commitment. In October, Morality in Media began to contact the 2012 presidential candidates from both parties, which included Barack Obama, in [...]

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Ron Paul picks up major evangelical endorsement heading into South Carolina

by Jack Minor – Ron Paul picked up a major endorsement from an evangelical leader when Dr. James Linzey, president and founder of the Military Bible Association, endorsed the candidate. Lizney, who served as a military chaplain for over 24 years and retired with an honorable discharge, has hosted Operation Freedom, a television program in [...]

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Comeback kid: Santorum comes within 8 votes of Romney

by Matt Lacy – After remaining at the bottom of the polls during the Republican debates, Rick Santorum has suddenly sprung to the top of the conservative pack, finishing in a virtual photo finish against moderate candidate Mitt Romney. The final vote count finished with 30,015 for Romney and 30,007 for Santorum, a difference of [...]

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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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Personhood to be a game changer in 2012 election

by Peter Grady – Despite suffering defeats at the ballot, the Personhood movement will completely change the pro-life landscape during this presidential election by forcing candidates to take a strong stand on the issue one way or the other. The Personhood movement is an attempt to guarantee 14th Amendment protections to every human being regardless [...]

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Personhood USA holds Presidential Pro-Life Forum

Personhood USA is hosting a national tele-town hall meeting with the Republican presidential candidates this Tuesday evening. Individuals are encouraged by Personhood USA to sign up on their website to participate in the forum. The town hall conference will be held from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Mountain Time this Tuesday, Dec. 27. Personhood USA serves [...]

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Salvation Army begs for help in Detroit amidst “gay” boycott

by Matt Lacy – The Salvation Army is facing a difficult season, first homosexuals are boycotting giving to the group and now donations in Detroit are so bad the organization is issuing an “urgent plea” for help. The Salvation Army in Detroit had set a goal of raising over $8.2 million this year to help [...]

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Failures to report crimes are increasing victim counts

Calling a police dispatcher can save a child and preserve liberty By Craig Masters Boulder Judge Karolyn Quevli set the bond for accused sex offender Zachary Meints at $35,000. Meints was a youth hockey coach who had been fired in September by the Rocky Mountain Rough Riders hockey team. It would appear the Rough Riders [...]

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Trump tells RNC independent run still on the table

Reiterates could enter race if “right Republican not selected” by Peter Grady– Billionaire Donald Trump has lashed out at the Republican Party and said he will not agree to demands he not run as an independent presidential candidate. Trump is scheduled to moderate a Republican debate sponsored by Newsmax that will featured on ION Television [...]

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Candidates asked to sign pledge protecting religious freedom

by Jack Minor – A group that advocates for Christians suffering persecution around the world has asked each of the presidential candidates to sign a pledge that they will fight for religious freedom for all. Open Doors USA has partnered with Georgetown University professor Tom Farr, an International Religious Freedom expert to produce the Presidential [...]

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Border agent jailed for raising drug smuggler’s arms

Part of pattern by DOJ prosecuting law enforcement at request of Mexican government Jesus Diaz Jr. by Jack Minor – A Border Patrol agent is currently serving a two-year sentence in solitary confinement for raising the arms of a drug smuggler during his arrest. On October 16, 2008, at 2 a.m. Jesus Diaz, Jr. went [...]

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Dr. King relative praises Herman Cain for “21st Century leadership”

by Jack Minor –   A relative of Dr. Martin Luther King has praised Herman Cain for obeying his father and finishing his studies rather than participate in the civil rights movement During an interview, MSNBC host, Lawrence O’Donnell, asked Cain if he regretted “sitting on the sidelines during the civil rights movement.” In response [...]

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Republican candidates assail Dept. of Education

Returning to Reagan roots, candidates vow to dismantle Federal department   by Jack Minor – Returning to a party position advocated by Ronald Reagan, the Republican candidates for president vowed to dismantle or greatly reduce the power of the Department of Education to control local schools. The position of the candidates has received scant media [...]

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Union “thugs” join Republicans in lawsuit

The Obama regime’s “justice” department announced today that it will sue to block AT&T from acquiring T-Mobile. The Department’s spokesman, James Cole, claims the acquisition would cause hardship for Verizon Wireless and the “poor.” The president of the Communications Workers of America, Larry Cohen, says the suit is wrong. The CWA website headline article reports [...]

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Presidential Candidates as Tea Party Darlings

by Dr. Michelle Bellini  – First, there was Senator Jim DeMint (South Carolina) – if he was not a darling, he was the “original.” Then, it was former Governor Sarah Palin (former Alaska Governor and VP Candidate). Next came former Senator Rick Santorum (South Carolina). Then, Representative Michele Bachman (Minessota). Now, it is Gov. Rick [...]

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Islamic group says Perry’s relationship with Muslims “sets him apart”

    by Jack Minor –     A Muslim advocacy group has sent out an e-mail stating that Texas governor Rick Perry has a relationship with Muslims that “sets him apart” from the other candidates for the Republican nomination.   The Council on American Islamic Relations (C.A.I.R.) issued an e-mail with the subject line [...]

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Obama stealth plan to jump start economy just in time for elections

Home sales to be taxed to pay for Medicare starting two months AFTER presidential election by Jack Minor   Buried in the 2400 +plus pages of the healthcare bill passed last year is a provision that could explain why Obama is not worried about the economy sinking into another recession.  Speaking at a joint press [...]

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Richard “Rick” Phil Futch

August 22, 1962 ~ June 4, 2011 Rick Futch, age 48, passed away on June 4, 2011. He was born August 22, 1962 to Nyrene (Eby) and Phil Futch in Sterling. He attended school in Sterling. He moved to Greeley in the early 1990’s and in 1998, he married Debra Cashatt Bowman. Rick worked in [...]

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Norma Jean Lanning

  June 7, 1932 – April 21, 2011   Norma Jean Lanning, 78, died April 21, 2011 at Bonell Good Samaritan Center in Greeley.  She was born June 7, 1932 to Charles and Irma (John) Kelly in Springfield, Illinois.  On July 3, 1953, she married Russell B. Lanning in Cheyenne, Wyoming.   As a child [...]

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Ricky Lynn Kottwitz

April 26, 1966 – November 1, 2010 Ricky Lynn Kottwitz, 44, of Evans, died November 1, 2010 at his home in Evans.  Ricky Lynn was born to Donald and June (Patterson) Kottwitz on April 26, 1966 at St. Josephs Hospital in Denver, Colorado, along with his identical twin brother Ritchie Lee.  He was baptized in [...]

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Lucille McKee,

Lucille McKee, 80, of Greeley, died on August 25, 2010 at NCMC.  She was born December 21, 1929 in Greeley to John R. and Freida (Grosskopf) Sitzman. Lucille married W. Richard McKee on September 26, 1948 in Greeley. She was a homemaker and business partner and enjoyed participating in the A-Z bowling league, Worthwhile Workers [...]

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Pearl Lee

Pearl Lee, 77 of Greeley died at her home on August 11, 2010.  She was born October 19, 1932 in Grand Lake, CO. Survivors include her son John Swetzig of Greeley, daughters Joyce (Rick) Dulin of Bailey and Janice Summers of Castle Rock as well as 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchidren.  Cremation. Friends may sign [...]

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Why so many Police cars?

By Jack Minor Drivers in the Evans/Greeley area have commented for several weeks on the apparent increased number of traffic officers on the roads. Are the police departments engaged in a new traffic campaign? Are, as some have suggested, the cities running low on money and therefore stepping up enforcement? According to the Evans police [...]

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Robert A. Johnson

Robert A. Johnson, 66, of Greeley, CO died June 20, 2010 at Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado. Robert was born July 8, 1943 in Greeley to Lee and Mae (Stout) Johnson.  He grew up in the Greeley and Kersey, CO area and graduated from Platte Valley High School. Robert was a farmer and [...]

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Sofia Delgadillo

Sofia Delgadillo April 20, 1925 ~ June 4, 2010 Sofia Delgadillo of Greeley died in her home Friday, June 4, 2010. She was born in Victoria, Texas on April 20, 1925 to Susano and Maria (Gonzalez) Garcia. In 1942 she married Jose Delgadillo in Dallas, Texas. She loved going to yard sales, shopping and eating [...]

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