Posts Tagged ‘shelter’

Weld officials to conduct emergency siren test

The Weld County Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with local communities, will conduct a test of the emergency warning siren system in Weld County at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 18 2013. The test will last for several minutes to make sure the sirens are working properly. The siren system is used to alert [...]

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Socially engineering a Dis-armed America.

by Craig Masters The open display of contempt for the Constitution and the people of Colorado was exemplified this week in the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee as several anti-public interest bills moved through the democrat-dominated committee. These bills are being rushed into law without any debate or explanation of how these elitists can possibly justify [...]

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National Federation of the Blind to sponsor picnic in Greeley

GREELEY – Join the Greeley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado for FREE food and FUN in honor of their 12th anniversary.   Who is invited?  The Greeley Chapter invites Individuals who are blind or visually impaired, their families, friends, or members of the community who are interested in learning more [...]

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Help for the homeless has arrived in Greeley

  -   The Guadalupe Community Center is north of Island Park by Craig Masters    – The generosity of Weld County residents is being prudently invested and professionally managed at the new Guadalupe Community Center. The result is a chance for a fresh start for men, women, and families who might otherwise be living in the [...]

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40 Years – A solid success for Gadhafi

Did absolute power corrupt Gaddafi, absolutely! Gaddafi with Nassar in 1969. By Craig Masters When Gadhafi rose to power, Barack Obama was only a baby. The young Gadhafi promised hope and change for the “people” who were being exploited by the wealthy. The message was not specific, but it did resonate through Lybian society well enough to [...]

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“This is one of the last things I want to do”-Mayor Lyle Achziger of Evans

Mayor Achzinger explains that raising taxes is necessaryBy Vanessa Dominguez The city of Evans has 20,000 residents and only one fire station. That one station houses three fire trucks, two of which are aging and in need of replacement. The suggested expiration date for a fire truck is 15 years. The trucks were built in [...]

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Gary M. Strasser

53 years old Greeley, CO 80634 Gary passed on December 11th of heart disease in Greeley Colorado. Gary was a Civil Engineer that worked for the Colorado Department of Transportation with many noteworthy achievements. He loved animals and enjoyed hobbies like riding motorcycles, working on his radio-controlled helicopters and airplanes. He is survived by his [...]

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Car Winter Preparedness Kit

By Mike Bauman With winter nearly upon us and road conditions variable, it’s a good time to think about some preparedness items you might want to carry with you in your vehicle.  What follows is a short list of items that could prove invaluable if you ever find yourself stranded. 1)  A heavy rolled blanket [...]

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Fun Halloween activities for your infant/toddler

by Vanessa Dominguez Many babies and toddlers are too young to go trick or treating, so what is the alternative? It is nearly impossible to resist those ever-so-cute Halloween costumes, so make the most out of it. Babies and toddlers alike will enjoy Halloween activities. On Halloween, trick or treating can be a challenge. With a [...]

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More than just a dogcatcher: Animal Control Officers assist patrol officers

By Jack Minor Animal Control Officers are often categorized as simply dogcatchers. Police Chief Jerry Garner says that is what they used to be, but over the years they have become so much more. A recent ride-along illustrated that Animal Control duties include far more than simply picking up stray dogs and cats. The ACO’s [...]

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“Crate Debate” and Rattlesnake Season

By Rish Burkholder and Linda Harms Q: Why does my dog need a crate? Isn’t a crate just a cage? A: Crates would be more appealing to pet owners if they looked like little dog houses. Some crates do look like cages, but let’s look at the benefits of a crate. Dogs have a natural [...]

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Missionary Manner: bringing people off the streets and into shelter

By Vanessa Dominguez Missionary Manor held their Inaugural Fundraising Breakfast last Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church in Greeley. Joe Tennessen  gave the keynote address in which he stated that non-profit groups like Missionary Manor and Habitat for Humanity are both working to better our community.  They are not in competition with one and other. [...]

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Rotary Club shows off disaster tent at Eaton health fair

by Jack Minor, for The Greeley Gazette Walking into the Eaton 9News Health Fair there was a strange site, the Rotary Club had set up a disaster tent for display. The tent is part of a shelter box that can be sent anywhere in the world. Candy Warner explained that the tents are capable of [...]

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