GREELEY — In preparation for road improvements to 65th Avenue that will begin later this spring, the City of Greeley will close 65th Avenue from 29th Street to US Highway 34 from April 8th to April 14th, 2013. This closure is necessary in order to replace a bridge structure across the irrigation canal before water [...]
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by Mike McCune – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke remarked on the U.S. unemployment rate early Monday to the National Association for Business Economics. He noted the economy must grow much more quickly than is its current pace to make any dent in the percent of unemployed individuals in the U.S. Bernanke’s remarks, closely followed by [...]
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Staff Reports – Brentwood Middle School presents a spring musical, Into the Woods, Jr., April 4—6. The fractured fairy tale follows the story of a baker and his wife, who have been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door. The pair set off on a quest in search of four special objects [...]
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Review & Photos by Stu Wright Last week in Phoenix I was able to test drive a 2012 Infiniti SUV, courtesy of PageOneAuto of Chandler, Arizona. Carrie Owens, of POA, was nice enough to have the vehicle waiting at Sky Harbor airport for my visit to the Valley of the Sun where Ruth and I [...]
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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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By Mike Bauman According to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (www.Elk101.com), this year should be a good one for Colorado elk hunters. “The past two falls have been cursed with warm weather. In the northwest where many of the bigger bulls roam, elk migration didn’t even begin until after regular rifle seasons were over. Couple [...]
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By Mike Bauman Analysts are predicting that the price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline will reach $3 per gallon before the end of spring on the front range of Colorado. According to Colorado AAA, Colorado has been enjoying some of the lowest gasoline prices in the country. The reason prices are expected to rise [...]
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Caitlin Anne Schwartz, 15, was chosen to be the Weld County Sheriff’s Office Posse Queen for 2010-2011. Caitie is the daughter of Tim Schwartz of Evans and LeighAnne Schwartz of Ft Collins and the granddaughter of Posse member Mary Schwartz. Caitie prepared and gave a public speech and demonstrated her riding abilities in the arena [...]
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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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Families and groups are invited to the Plumb Farm Learning Center for eight afternoons of Pets ‘n’ Popsicles. Visitors can meet farm animals, play old-fashioned games, and then cool off with a frozen treat. Pets ‘n’ Popsicles takes place from 2-3:30 p.m. the weeks of July 19 and July 26, excluding both Wednesdays. Admission for [...]
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Photos and Story, By Mike Bauman The Greeley Recreation Academy of Dance Arts held their spring recital, aptly entitled, “Poetry in Motion” this past weekend at the Union Colony Civic Center. Dancers ranging in age from three to 60 + (a gentleman never asks) showcased their talent in an almost three-hour show. The event featured [...]
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by Jack Minor, for The Greeley Gazette Greeley Evans District 6 will be adding 10 minutes to every school day beginning after Spring Break. The time will be added in order to make up the snow day from March 24. “There were very limited options on how to make up the time because of how [...]
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