Posts Tagged ‘session’

Colorado anti-gun legislator accused of assault and battery

Representative Gerou could face serious chargesby Craig Masters In a recent example of abuse of power, physical and mental abuse, and the misuse of the legal system to intimidate any opposition point of view, Colorado congresswoman Cheri Gerou (rino – hd 25) has clearly crossed over the line from civil to criminal behavior. The details [...]

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Colorado facing economic backlash on multiple fronts over Dems “war on guns”

Colorado Democrats have control of the state Senate, House and governor’s  office. So this year, under pressure from the White House, they launched into a  war on guns, adopting one regulation, restriction and rule after another.   Now the piper has come calling for his pay. It was following public hearings on a series of [...]

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Call to Arms – literally and figuratively

by Craig Masters Friday, February 15, the Colorado House will be hearing the second reading of four anti-gun ownership bills. The democrats in the house are anxious to rush these bills through before the public can be informed. Much like the mind-numbing pace of other pro-democrat special interests group bills passing through democrat dominated committees [...]

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City encourages people to cut back on watering lawns

GREELEY – The city of Greeley is reminding people to help conserve water by watering their lawns less now that school is in session.   To increase your efficiency and to save money, the City of Greeley Water Conservation program encourages Greeley water customers to water less in September than they do in the heat [...]

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D6 board acknowledges trust issue as ballot language approved

by Jack Minor –   Acknowledging there is a trust issue with the Greeley/Evans District 6 school board and the community, the board approved the official language for a November ballot question asking voters for a bond issue that would help the district obtain $29 million to replace John Evans Middle school.   Prior to [...]

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Colo. legisature back following Hickenlooper’s order to vote on civil union bill

by Matt Lacy –   Following Obama’s defiant stance on traditional marriage, Governor Hickenlooper decided he would not take “no” for an answer and ordered the Colorado state legislature back into session instructing them to vote on a civil union bill which would grant homosexuals the legal benefits of marriage after it failed to pass [...]

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Better communications will turn voters for republicans

by Craig Masters Practicing new skills in communication is critical for election success How to better communicate in one-on-one situations was the topic of the first of two free classes offered by the conservative Windsor based group, Right Turn Colorado. The goal is to help the volunteers who will be pounding the pavement for their [...]

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Pain in Spain Comes Mainly From the Drain

by Mike McCune –   The sucking sound of money going into the debt wasteland is coming from Europe again. This time the sound has shifted to the Iberian Peninsula but it has a eerily familar sound and carries the same dire consequences as the put-off Greek tragedy. The only question for central bankers is [...]

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Gardner says Obama appointments “usurp” will of Congress, people

Former AG says appointments “extra-constitutional” as Congress still in session by Matt Lacy –   A former Attorney General has said president Obama’s four appointments is unconstitutional because the Senate is not in recess. On Wednesday, Obama appointed former Ohio Attorney General Richard Corday as head of the Consumer Financial Protections Bureau and three members [...]

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City council to hold goal setting session

Staff Reports – The Greeley City Council will hold a special worksession starting at 5 p.m. on December 13 to develop their goals for 2012.  The session will be held in the Nusbaum Training Room located at 919 7th Street in the Lincoln Park Annex building.   The public is invited to the session. Share [...]

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Greeley/water ‘speak up’ session only attracts 20

By Vanessa Dominguez    – Greeley City Council held a Speak-Up session about water resources and the city’s financial condition. The worry over not having enough water in the future was a topic John Monson has a solution for. John Monson, Water and Sewer Director for the city presented council and citizens with many facts such [...]

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President to Boehner – security, really?

O The schedule for the Republican presidential debate has been set for months. So why would even the most avid Obama supporters believe that his selection of the same evening to ask for a joint session of congress for a speech was anything other than a clever attempt to upstage his opposition candidates? Because Jay [...]

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Board member accused of sexual harassment for complimenting teacher’s wedding ring

Board closes meeting, despite Reese’s call for openness and transparency Story and Photo By Jack Minor   The District 6 board of education held a closed meeting to discuss actions to take against Brett Reese following an anonymous sexual harassment claim after he complimented an older Winograd first grade teacher on her wedding ring.   The board announced a public [...]

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Brett Reese’s statement to the D6 School Board

The following is the statement that Brett Reese gave during the D6 Board meeting held Wednesday May 18 at 8am.  The Board tried to convene an Executive Session at the beginning of the meeting, but Mr. Reese objected saying he “insists that this be an open meeting to the public”.  The Board then retired to [...]

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Did local official have conflict of interest in approval of emissions testing for Weld County?

By Jack Minor Critics are asking if a controversial emissions program affecting Weld County might have been unduly influenced by a government official with ties to the company that was awarded the testing contract.  Nancy Reubert currently works as the communications director for the Denver Clerk and Recorder’s Office. According to her Linkedin page , Reubert [...]

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Psychologist says pedophilia is sexual orientation similar to homosexuality

Some homosexual activist groups a “dream” to pedophiles by Jack Minor   Two psychologists testified before a parliamentary session on a bill related to sexual assault on children that pedophilia is a “sexual orientation” just like homosexuality or heterosexuality.  Lifesitenews reported on the testimony at a parliamentary session in Canada regarding a bill intended to [...]

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Grinch Comes Early to School District 6

By Mike Bauman During Monday’s School Board work session, Superintendent Lang and Board President Trimberger discussed the wonderful strides the school district has taken to improve its food services program.  Their proud accomplishments included removing chocolate milk from the schools.  According to Lang and Trimberger, chicken nuggets are the next target. This exchange reminded us of [...]

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Board of Education to hold listening session Oct. 25

Meeting to be held in the Greeley West High School library; is open to all Greeley and Evans residents 6:30—7:15 p.m.  Public comment regarding two new charter school applications 7:15—8 p.m.  Public comment on any education topic of interest The Board of Education for the Greeley-Evans school district will hold a community listening session from [...]

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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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Disctric 6 School Board meeting agenda for Monday, Sept. 13

The Board of Education will meet Monday, Sept. 13, at the District 6 Administration Building, 1025 Ninth Ave. The agenda includes an executive session at 3 p.m., 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 [...]

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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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Talk of a tax increase to smooth out bumpy roads

By Vanessa Dominguez Greeley residents attended a speak up session held at the Rodarte Center Tuesday evening to discuss a potential tax increase as one solution to fund road repairs in Greeley. Many view the increase as further strain on a tight budget. However, Mayor Norton tried to illustrate that waiting to fix the city’s [...]

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Summit’s two week summer worldview conferences.

By David Nobel President of Summit Ministries By the time you read this we will be well into Summit’s two week summer worldview conferences. In fact, I am writing this the day after we graduated 111 students from our first session. Believe me when I say graduation is not easy for the simple reason that [...]

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Board meeting agenda for Monday, June 14

Agenda includes public hearing on draft budget The Board of Education will meet Monday, June 14, at the District 6 Administration Building, 1025 Ninth Ave. The agenda includes a work session at 4:30 p.m., and a regular business meeting beginning at 7 p.m. A public hearing will be held on the 2010-11 District 6 draft [...]

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