Posts Tagged ‘Roger’

AP head hints at type of campaign coverage to expect in local outlets

All but endorses Obama at meetingby Jack Minor– An analyst with a media watchdog group says the chairman of the Associated Press sent strong signals as to the type of coverage to expect by the majority of media outlets this campaign season. The Associated Press is the major source of news for tens of thousands [...]

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Greeley/Evans almost there regarding transparency requirements

11 out of 12 Weld County Districts not fully compliant with 2010 law requiring transparency by Jack Minor – A new report by the Independence Institute reveals that Greeley/Evans School District 6 is just one step away from being fully compliant with a state law requiring online financial transparency. The Independence Institute, a non-partisan public [...]

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District to host citizens academy

Staff Reports –   Community members in Greeley and Evans who are interested in learning more about the operation of local schools and the school district are invited to participate in the 2011-12 District 6 Citizens Academy. The Academy begins on Monday, Oct. 17.   Academy participants will meet six times during the school year [...]

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Residents sound off on advertising in schools, cuts to athletics

by Jack Minor   The crowd was down at the final community engagement meeting conducted by the school board this school year, but there was no shortage of opinions as they discussed advertising and program cuts.   The District is still facing approximately 6.8 million in budget cuts from the previous year. There is still [...]

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Many turn out to reach District 6 board members at Chappelow

Story and photo by Jack Minor  An unusually large crowd turned out this week to share  concerns, opinions and express frustration with the school system.   The District 6 board of education held a community engagement survey at the Chappelow K-8 School on Monday evening. The district is currently facing an additional $9 million in [...]

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Healthcare Reform Ruled Unconstitutional

By Mike Bauman A judge in Florida has ruled that the individual mandate in the healthcare reform act; often referred to as “Obamacare,” is unconstitutional. Judge Roger Vinson released the ruling mid-day Monday.  In it, Vinson says Congress does not have the authority to require citizens to engage in economic activity.  Simply put, Congress cannot tell all [...]

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Board, parents see two different versions of district at community meeting

Stack, Trimberger on apparent community campaign of disinformation– -By Jack Minor; Parents see the school district in entirely different ways than the school board at a meeting sponsored by the League of Women Voters. At a meeting billed as discussing the future of District 6, the President, Linda Trimberger and Vice President, Robert Stack, told [...]

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Jose Sacramento Torres

January 15, 1951 ~ October 14, 2010 Jose Sacramento Torres of Greeley died Thursday, October 14, 2010 at North Colorado Medical Center. He was born in Delores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico on January 15, 1951 to Consuelo Torres. Jose was reared and educated in Mexico. He came to the U.S. in 1970 and settled in Greeley. [...]

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States’ Lawsuit Against Healthcare Bill will Proceed

By Mike Bauman U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson ruled  (October 14, 2010) in Florida that the law suit filed by 20 states, including Colorado, against the Healthcare Reform Bill should proceed to trial. Vinson specifically indicated he wants to hear arguments on the following topics: 1)  Does Congress have the authority to require citizens to [...]

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District 6 seeks community members for Citizens Academy

School District 6 is pleased to announce the creation of a 2010-11 Citizens Academy for community members in Greeley and Evans who are interested in learning more about how our schools and district operate. Academy participants will tour elementary, middle and high schools, the administration building and other support service offices. Presentations will be made [...]

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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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Daniel Touslee

November 22, 1965 ~ July 13, 2010 Daniel Touslee of Greeley died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Kenton Manor.  He was born November 22, 1965 to Roger and Rosemary (Cromwell) Touslee. Survived by his brother David Touslee of Greeley and 2 uncles, Charles Cromwell of Greeley and George Cromwell of San Antonio, Texas. Graveside service [...]

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Roger Leroy Tuma

Roger Leroy Tuma, 66 of Evans, Colorado died on Friday, May 7, 2010 at the North Colorado Medical Center. He was born July 07, 1943 in Crawford, Nebraska to Beulah Belle (Dolly- Fisher)Tuma and Jack Tuma. He married Anne Pennington in Fort Collins, Colorado on January 06, 1993. Roger started school in Hemmingford, Nebraska. His family [...]

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Jackie Lou Schulz

Jackie Lou Schulz, 51, of Ault, passed away Sunday, April 18, at North Colorado Medical Center. She was born on February 11, 1959, to John Jr. and Ottillie Christine (Schutz) Schulz in Greeley, Colorado.  She spent her entire life in Ault. Jackie’s life centered around her church, her work and her friends and family. Jackie [...]

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