Posts Tagged ‘team’

Weld snow plow drivers made “4 trips around the world” this winter

WELD COUNTY, CO – The seasons have changed, and the numbers are in. During the 2012-2013 winter, Weld County Department of Public Works snow plow drivers (including graders with plows) drove approximately 100,000 miles clearing the roads for the traveling public – which equates to driving approximately four times around the Earth at the equator. [...]

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What not to tell the kids about the Broncos’ loss

by Craig Masters With a home field advantage, an extra week of rest and preparation and a packed stadium of fans willing to sit outside in single-digit temperatures to cheer them on, the Broncos set a terrible example for kids Saturday. But maybe you – and your young fans – didn’t notice what has to [...]

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Was Hillary on another anti-Israeli mission?

by Craig Masters Tehran, Iran, December 30, 2012 a story posted on Associated Press by Nasser Karimi Headline: “Iran announces US private plane crash landing 3 weeks ago, plane repaired. Iran state TV reported the incident as if it were no big deal at all! “The report stated that a small American commercial plane left [...]

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Were top commanders in Middle East relieved for refusing to stand down over Benghazi?

by Matt Lacy –   The White House has denied reports that top commanders in the Middle East have been relieved over their commands for disobeying orders to stand down while the US ambassador and other Americans were being attacked by Muslim terrorists in Libya on the anniversary of 9/11.   There have been unconfirmed [...]

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Greeley to hold 10th Street enhancements open house

GREELEY- All stakeholders interested in the 10th Street Enhancements are invited to attend a public open house to discuss the concept and share their ideas. The open house will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Franklin Middle School located at 818 35th Avenue in Greeley.   The [...]

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Ft. Collins solicitation rules appear to be working

The solicitor knocking at the door of your Fort Collins home could represent a local dairy or youth sports team. Or it could be someone traveling the country under bizarre, shady circumstances. A year after the city lifted its ban on door-to-door salespeople, 43 companies have obtained permits. The change has created opportunity for legitimate [...]

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Bain fights back against “Romney is a felon” comments

by Matt Lacy –   Bain Capital has issued a strong statement challenging a statement by the Obama team the Mitt Romney had either lied to the American people or committed a felony about his relationship with the company.   Bob Bauer with the Obama campaign sent out the following statement:   “Romney and Bain [...]

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Arguments begin in case over NASA specialists firing

  by Matt Lacy – Opening arguments began Tuesday in the case of a NASA mission specialist who claimed he was terminated for simply expressing his views on intelligent design. David Coppedge had worked for 14 years as a NASA mission specialist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) on the Cassini project to Saturn. The [...]

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Tebow, Broncos criticized for promoting wrong anti-bullying group

NFL support for “Characters Unite” not good enough because LGBT movement doesn’t get special recognition by Jack Minor – The Denver Broncos has told “gay” groups that the team supports an anti-bullying campaign that applies to all groups of people.That’s not good enough for the members of the LGBT community and their supporters, who want [...]

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The Home Team is losing: we need a new coach

There is exhausting news coverage about which quarterback the Denver Broncos should be playing. Now there is even a fan with a growing following of his own who are intent on buying billboard advertising to encourage the Broncos to substitute their player choice for the current starter. How stupid is that? The business of professional [...]

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Liberals lying and suspicions

by Kurt OverturfColor me suspicious:  A spooky Democrat operative posing as ‘campaign treasurer’ siphons lotsa cash from lotsa California Democrats just when Obama’s halo breaks, upsetting his Kool-Aid base.  It’s hard to fund ACORN when they’re outlaws, but not with mercenary bundler Kinde Durkee.  Organized crime wise guys ‘take a fall for the team’ to [...]

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Obama opens site asking Americans to report attacks against policies

Says opposition will be held accountable for “misinformation”   by Jack Minor – The Obama campaign announced they are launching a new website where supporters can report any type of personal attack against the President and his policies including rumors and e-mails. In announcing the site, attackwatch.com, Obama’s campaign manager, Jim Messina, says the site [...]

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Berthoud downs Wildcats 47-27

Turnovers and poor field position mar Greeley Central opener       Story and Photos By Jim Merriott   The Berthoud Spartan football team defeated the Greeley Central Wildcats 47-27 at District 6 Stadium Friday night.   Berthoud, took advantage of four costly turnovers during the game by the Wildcats to set up the winning scores. [...]

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Wildcats prepare for home opener against Berthoud

Story and Photos By Jim Merriott With the hot sun beating down over the Greeley Central practice football field, head coach Mike Heathly goes about his coaching in a workman like manner. Heathley, enters his sixth year as the Wildcats coach. After coming of a 5-5 season last year and a 2-4 Northern Conference record that [...]

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Roggy preparing Spartans for opener at Montbello

Story and Photos By Jim Merriott “We have just a little over 100 boys out for the football team this year,” said Greeley West High head football coach Mark Roggy. “I guess around 30-35 players at this point will see varsity action.” Roggy and the Spartans are coming off a 5-5 season and Tri-Valley Conference [...]

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White House sets up “Rapid Response Team” to deal with news stories it doesn’t like

Bans news organizations that do not provide enough favorable coverage of Obama by Jack Minor   As the Obama campaign enters re-election mode, a new position has been created to rapidly counter unfavorable stories and improve its coordination with liberal and progressive media groups.  The Huffington Post recently reported, that White House Communications Director, Dan Pfeiffer, [...]

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The 7

By Air Force Master Sgt. Cheresa D. Theiral, Colorado National Guard Public Affairs    Remains of a green sedan following a fiery, one-car crash on Airport Road in Aurora, Colo., March 6, 2011. Seven Soldiers and Airmen rescued two victims from the burning car. The group was composed of Colorado National Guardsmen and Army Reservists [...]

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Racquetball added to Funplex’s spring roster

Staff Reports The City of Greeley’s Leisure Services Department has added another option to their Adult Sports repertoire — Racquetball. The new spring racquetball league will begin March 14. Registration deadline will be February 27, late registration is February 28-March 5 with a $25 late fee. Players will play a six-week round robin schedule followed [...]

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Tears Contain Hidden Messages

By Mike Bauman Researchers in Israel have discovered a pheremone in female tears that lowers testosterone in men.  Noam Sobel, of the Weizmann Institute of Science ,stated in a blind study that female tears lowered testosterone in test subjects significantly more than a control substance.  The scientists theorize that lowered testosterone would have the effect of [...]

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To Governor Hickenlooper: “Stay out of our way”

Stay out of our Way Transition Team hears from Northern Colorado people By Jim Frazier “Stay out of our way,” a local dairyman recommended to Governor Hickenlooper’s transition team in Greeley on November 14th, “With less regulation we can prosper, then you’ll have more state revenue.” From the audience of about 60 people, the team [...]

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Medal of Honor Recipient

MURPHY, MICHAEL P. Rank and Organization: Lieutenant, United States Navy For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as the leader of a special reconnaissance element with Naval Special Warfare Task Unit Afghanistan on 27 and 28 June 2005. While leading a mission to locate [...]

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Teams Travel Across the Nation for Softball Tournament

Ryan-Ashley Rodriquez Softball teams from all around the U.S. opened the Jr. Sparkler tournament with a BBQ, dancing, and team bonding time on Monday afternoon in Greeley, CO.  “The Sparkler” tournament is a girls’ fastpitch softball tournament, hosted by Triple Crown, to help college scouts locate potential college players. Triple Crown owner, Dave King says [...]

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18 Years of Summer Fun for Greeley Ball Players

By Christy Rodriquez Every summer, thousands of kids enjoy the Greeley Evans Youth League facilities.  For 18 years now GEYL has helped kids grow and have fun on the baseball/ softball field. Every kind of team from Rec. League, to Traveling A teams, both boys and girls play at GEYL. Mimi Costinett, Director of the [...]

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Elementary students get innovative, learn how things work

By Jack Minor During Camp Invention last week, students participated in individual and team building activities to learn about inventing and science. Students took apart various electronic items including fax machines and hard drives and built motorized robots. Camp invention is a program sponsored by the National Hall of Inventors whose goal is to promote [...]

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The more you read the more you succeed

BOOKMOBILE TAKES TOOLS OF SUCCESS TO THE PEOPLEPhotos and Story By Jim Frazier “The more you read the more you succeed,” says Rita Kadavy, Outreach Manager for the High Plains Library District based in Greeley. “We take books to the towns without libraries,” she said. People who can’t get to a library obtain books, CD’s, [...]

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Homegrown Talent-Greeley Grays open season

By Zachary Jory Old-fashioned wood-bat baseball and a family environment can be expected this summer as the Greeley Grays open their season. Grays manager, Chris Waters, says some exciting changes have occurred since last season, and the community can expect a thrilling season as a result. The Grays league has expanded to include seven teams, [...]

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Greeley Teams tops in fundraising at MS Walk

By Jack Minor, For the Greeley Gazette Two local teams from Greeley were among the top 10 fundraisers at the 20th annual MS Walk held at Centerra Park last Saturday. One Greeley team, The Weave N Wobblers, had 23 team members show up in support of Jan Phillips, the manager of Broadview Apartments in Greeley. [...]

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Renegades at Nationals in NJ

by Rush Burkholder for The Greeley Gazette Renegades Bantam AA team posted 41 shots on goal to Toledo Cherokee’s 26 and ended up with a 2 – 1 loss this morning. The boys played well in NJ but just could not find the back of the net. They play in the morning VS St. Lawrence [...]

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SWAT Team called out, arrest made

Evans officers responded to a suicidal party in the 3000 block of Cody Avenue at approximately 7:44 p.m. Monday.  Information received from family members who contacted Weld County Communications, stated the male was allegedly suicidal, had a weapon in his possession, and was currently inside of his residence. When Evans officers arrived on scene, a [...]

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