Greeley church raises money for soldier’s equipment in Afghanistan by Peter Grady – A Greeley church with a history of helping local police and firefighters has now expanded its ministry by raising money to provide one of its former church members and his fellow soldiers in Afghanistan with personal equipment needed to help [...]
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Based on recent complaints, the Loveland Police Department will be enhancing enforcement along the Loveland Recreation Trail and lowering their tolerance level when it comes to irresponsible pet owners. That’s according to Loveland Police Sgt. Bob Shaffer, who heads the traffic unit and the motorcycle officers who have been tasked with monitoring the trail. In [...]
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by Peter Grady – A military watchdog organization says recent reports reveal that sexual assaults and crimes have increased dramatically over the past few years in the US military. The Center for Military Readiness (CMR) recently released a policy analysis quoting statistics from several military sources that reveal, among other things, the fact [...]
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Photos & Review by Stu Wright This past week I had the pleasure of test driving a new 2012 Chevy Volt four-door sedan. The Volt was painted “Viridian Joule,” the silvery green color that is the official color of the car. The color was so named by David Thomas of Sanford, FL [...]
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by Matt Lacy – While a group of Republican lawmakers is urging the Air Force to put the word “God” back into a service patch, one retired officer says he believes the new motto still references the divine and is actually better. The Air Force Rapid Capabilities Force expedites the development and fielding of select [...]
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Activists now pushing for transgenders, bi-sexuals to join service by Jack Minor – Not being content with the military allowing homosexuals to serve, activists are now pushing for the government to actively recruit “gays” and open the service to bi-sexual and transgendered individuals. OutServe, which bills itself as an organization comprised of LGBT members [...]
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Inspector General says skewed information was leaked to support president’s pro-repeal agenda during lame duck Congress by Jack Minor A report by the inspector general for the Department of Defense, says a draft report leaked to the media claimed there was widespread support among service members for lifting a ban on homosexuals serving openly, prior [...]
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Guest Column By Mike McCune Most economists’ jobs depend on finding the silver lining amongst the ever-darkening storm clouds hanging over America. Economists charged with finding that sliver of silver are getting discouraged and beginning, after two years of promoting the recovery myth, to change their predictions for the future to the downside. This departure [...]
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January 1, 1929 ~ April 22, 2011 Antero G. Alaniz, Sr. of Greeley died Friday, April 22, 2011 in Hospice of Northern Colorado inpatient unit. He was born January 1, 1929 in Cameron, Texas to Lucas and Juana (Garcia) Alaniz. He worked all of his life farming in Eagle Pass, Texas and [...]
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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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Windsor to Greeley Story and photo – -By Jack Minor – Many parents who have concerns that School District 6 has lowered its requirements for graduation might be interested to know the graduation requirements of the Young Marines are a little stricter. Members of the Young Marines completed an 18 mile march from Windsor to Greeley as part of [...]
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Queer soldiers pose additional security risks; affect moraleBy Jack Minor While the lame-duck session of Congress persists in attempts to repeal a Revolutionary War era ban on homosexuals serving in the military, some have used the Wikileaks controversy as proof the ban should be upheld. Supporters of repealing the ban claim they wish to overturn [...]
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Former Navy Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt just read the full Pentagon report on repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and here’s his analysis: “Don’t believe the phony liberal media reports that 70% of troops support open homosexual service, because that statistic included ‘mixed’ feelings. A closer reading of the fine print in the newly released [...]
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Story and photo by Jack Minor Marines from across the Rocky Mountain region came to Greeley to honor two of their own in a wreath-laying ceremony at Bittersweet Park this past Sunday afternoon. Colorado Springs Marine Sgt. Jason Smith, who was killed in action on Nov. 19, and Lance Corporal Brandon Pearson from Arvada, who [...]
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Housing market like a town getting hit by a hurricane Guest Column By Michael McCune The hard-hit housing market is like a coastal town getting hit by an incoming hurricane, the news just keeps getting worse and worse for this key economic barometer. The first hint of the storm, gusty rains, came in the form [...]
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By Mike Bauman As temperatures soar, so do electric bills. Here are some tips to help you stay cool at home while saving money on your cooling bills. Close Your Curtains. Heavy curtains or shades on the windows on the south and west side of your home can help keep your house cooler. Keep the [...]
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Within the Greeley, Evans, Weld County area, nearly one thousand units of tax exempt housing exists. These units are owned by government agencies , charity organizations, and private investors. Not all units are fully tax exempt, some have a reduced tax rate. My major reason to bring this situation to public view, is simple. Nearly all subsidized [...]
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Early the morning of July 4th, Evans Fire Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire at 3006 Denver Street. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire in a lower level apartment of the two story multi-unit apartment building. The fire was extinguished before spreading to other dwelling units and there were no civilian or [...]
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By Mirada Hill You may have seen the amazing agility, courage, and intelligence of the police dogs on TV. And, the bond between officer and canine, in real life and on-screen, is legendary. Finally, after years of debating, planning, and wrestling money issues, a K9 unit for the Greeley Police Department will become a reality. [...]
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