Events to Attend:
Memorial Day
Remember all gave some and some gave all!
Volume 9 • Edition 28
May 20, 2015
*Attend a Memorial Day Service in your area, May 23-25 *Diggin’ Wiggins, Wiggins, May 29, 30 *NSPA Night of Thunder, Greeley, May 30 *Brighton Fire Rescue Safety Expo, Brighton, May 30 *Brighton Blues Blast, Brighton, May 30 *Morgan County Antique Tractor & Power Show, Brush, June 13 *Keenesburg Day, Keenesburg, June 13
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Weld Food Bank Stone Soup Supper Fundraising Event a Success
Saturday April 25, 2015 marked the 13th anniversary of Weld Food Bank’s signature fundraiser, Stone Soup. This very important community event is designed to raise funds and awareness for hunger relief in Weld County. The dinner and auction took place at the Island Grove Event Center with a sold out crowd of 500 guests enjoying a “night of rustic elegance”. Guests raved about local libations, Spring 44 and Coyote’s Southwestern Grill signature cocktails, the “Buckhorn Mule” and “Honey Vodka Marg”, along with six Wiley Roots Beers. Kenny’s Steak House provided a delicious farm inspired culinary dining experience. The entire crowd was deeply moved by Armando Silva’s live performance art piece and a Qittle film by Casey McConnell, featuring Weld Food Bank’s 101 nonprofit partners. Local favorite Bob Purcell and the Outriders brought the evening to a fantastic kick-up-your-boots finish. Stone Soup 2015 corporate, business and community guests raised a record breaking amount of funds for hunger relief in Weld County. About Weld Food Bank. Weld Food Bank is a member of Feeding America and was founded in 1982. Weld Food Bank’s mission is to lead and engage our community in the fight against hunger. We distributed 11.1 million pounds of food last fiscal year through our 101 nonprofit partner agencies and through seven direct service programs which include Kids Cafe, the Backpack Program, Summer Feeding, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Mobile Food Pantry, and Emergency Food Boxes. On average we serve over 35,000 individuals each year. For more info please visit www.weldfoodbank.org. See more pictures on Page 3
May 2015 Flood
Kiowa Creek on Road P near Wiggins. Kiowa Creek on Hwy. 6 near Wiggins. A normally dry creek bed, the Kiowa Creek near Wiggins has not seen this much water since 1973 when the Town of Wiggins was inundated with water. In the 1980’s a flood plan was implemented by the Town and a levee was built to protect the community. Town officials were prepared to implement some of the protocols on Sunday May 10 if needed.
Bijou Creek flowing across Road O southeast of Wiggins.
Bijou Creek as seen from Interstate 76 east of Wiggins.
Also a normally dry creek, the Bijou was flowing with water by late Sunday afternoon. It was during the 1965 flood that there was this much water in the Bijou.
7th Annual Memorial Day Program at Heart of the Plains Cemetery Monday, May 25
Before packing up the grill, beach towels, and bathing suits for an eventful Memorial Day weekend, we should all take a little time to remember what it is exactly we are celebrating. Dating back to the American Civil War when it was known as “Decoration Day,” the practice of placing flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers is not only done in remembrance of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, but also to honor the freedom in which they upheld. To help celebrate the true meaning behind Memorial Day, everyone is invited to honor our communities’ veterans at Heart of the Plains Cemetery in south Roggen on Monday, May 25, 2015. Coffee and doughnuts will be served at 8:30 A.M. when the living and deceased veterans will be registered for the roll call. Those names from previous year’s roll calls will be alphabetized and posted; additions or corrections will be taken care of at the registration table. The program will begin at 9 A.M. with patriotic music from the Keenesburg Community Choir. Fr. Carlos Wilson Bello will welcome everyone and Pastor Cory Clark of Kiowa Creek Community Church will give the invocation. Todd Denning will offer the tribute and read the names of living and deceased veterans. American Legion Post #180 will raise the flag; provide a rifle volley, the playing of Taps and the concluding Howitzer salute. The cemetery is located at 38044 County Road 16, Roggen, CO. Bring your lawn chair and join in the true meaning of Memorial Day!
Charley Barnes to Speak at Keenesburg American Legion Memorial Day Celebration
Honoring our Veterans is always a goal for the American Legion Auxiliary ladies. This year they are hosting the fifth annual Honor Our Veterans event. The program will start at 11:00 AM and will include songs presented by our own Kory Brunson, Veteran Roll Call, 21 Gun Salute, TAPS, and a Howitzer salute. The guest speaker is Charley Barnes, afternoon personality on K99. Last year Charley road his motorcycle 10,000 miles in 10 days to raise funds for Honor Flight Northern Colorado (HFNC). HFNC reviews applications from World War II, Korea and Viet Nam Veterans and flies them to Washington D.C. to tour the monuments built in their honor. Starting June 4 – 14, 2015 Charley will embark on his second, and final, 10,000 miles in 10 days endeavor and hopes to raise $50,000 in order to send 50 Veterans to Washington D.C. Charley will join speak on Memorial Day about his experiences, why he is so committed to our Veterans and what he expects from the second marathon trip. Please plan to join them on Monday May 25th, 11:00 AM at the American Legion Post 180 (595 Railroad Ave) in Keenesburg for this wonderful tribute to our Veterans. Lunch will be provided after the event.
And the water rises again in the South Platte, just off Hwy. 39 near Goodrich. The Platte rises and lowers with the seasons, but is normally a trickle of water. However, it flooded in September of 2013 and now again in May of 2015. Other flooding occurred in Morgan and Weld County on the Cache La Poudre, the normally dry creeks: the Antelope and the Lost Creek. Several highways and county roads were closed and some still remain closed. All schools in Morgan County were closed on Monday, May 11 because of the hazardous driving conditions. Flood warnings continue along the Cache La Poudre, but have been lifted as of press time for the South Platte. Although the Platte was expected to crest near Julesburg on May 16. Stay tuned to your local radio stations and emergency management posts on Facebook to keep updated on weather and flood conditions in your area.
What’s In This Issue:
Page 2: Lots of Fun and Entertainment at Diggin’ Wiggins Page 2: Korner Kitchen Talk Page 3: Weld Central FFA Takes First Place in the State Page 4: Hudson Fishing Clinic and Derby Page 5: WCHS Named Jostens National Yearbook Program of Excellence Page 5: Amanda Sears Receives Dekalb Ag Accomplishment Award Page 6: The Glitzy Gypsy Opens in Keenesburg Page 7-9: Wiggins, Pawnee, and Weldon Valley Graduating Seniors Page 10: Hoyt Home Circle Club Meets Page 12: Weldon Valley News Page 13: Noxious Weeds 101: Scotch Thistle Page 14: Robotic Field Test Deemed a Success
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Lots of Fun and Entertainment at the Diggin’ Wiggins Ag-Business Expo
It is, once again, time for the Annual Diggin Wiggins Ag-Business Expo and Celebration! Please come check out what our local businesses have to offer on May 29th and 30th and stay for the parade, free food, poker tournament, trap shoot, blind man Polaris drive, Wine & Painting, live entertainment by Face and much, much more. You don’t want to miss it!!!! Diggin’ Wiggins Days is organized by a group of Wiggins area businesses and designed to celebrate the agricultural roots of the area and showcase local ag-related businesses and services. Premier sponsors are Ehrlich Toyota and the Longmeadow Event Center On Friday, May 29, come watch the Tractorcade/Parade down Main Street and Dickson St. We invite car enthusiasts, tractors, equipment, and floats to participate in the parade. Just show up at about 5 p.m. at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church parking lot area. Josephine Roberts will serve as the Grand Marshal for the event in honor of Stub’s Gas and Oil’s 65th Anniversary! Following the parade there will be free hotdogs and hamburgers at the Wiggins Town Park. Town Administrator Paul Larino will give a presentation on Town Park renovations and updates on other town happenings. American Legion member Leroy Dilka will honor local veterans by reading a list of those who have served A variety of activities are on tap for Saturday, May 30 at the Longmeadow Event Center. Be sure to visit the vendor booths between 10 am and 3 pm at the Longmeadow Event Center. An trap shoot tournament will start at noon. There is a $25 charge to participate. The top award will be a shotgun from Palmer Arms with second and third place winners receiving Wiggins Bucks. A Texas Hold-Em poker tournament will start at 1 p.m. The top winner will receive a 10/22 gun provided by J&S Enterprises. The ever-popular blind man Polaris drive will start at noon and is being organized by the Wiggins FFA. Bellendir Tire is providing the Polaris and prizes for the event. Paint a “Longmeadow Quail during the wine and painting activity which is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Participants will need to register with The Art Spot at theartspot9.wix.com/theartspot. There is a $28 charge A host of kinds activities will be available throughout the day: barrel train rides, bounce house, face painting, spin art, and a photo booth. The evening will be topped off with a free taco bar and musical concert. The concert will be opened by BlesT, the Wiggins Community Church Praise Team, at 6 p.m. Following BlesT, FACE will present an all vocal concert. Some of you may remember FACE presented a concert in Wiggins during the Pedal the Plains closing ceremonies! We are excited to have them return to Wiggins! Face is a nationally recognized vocal rock band based out of Boulder, Colorado, bringing a new edge and attitude to the human voice. Using just five singers and a vocal drummer, Face creates a rock-music phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed. No instruments and no special effects -– just six guys. For more information about Diggin’ Wiggins check out our website at druyle.wix. com/digginwiggins or like us on facebook: facebook.com/digginwiggins
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May 20, 2015
Korner Kitchen Talk
by Bob Grand et al National Police week this week. Being a law enforcement officer is a tough job. Are all law enforcement personnel perfect? The answer is no but who is. It is up to the leadership of the law enforcement organization to ensure that police personnel understand that their job is to protect the citizens. It is up to our elected officials to make sure that our law enforcement leadership do their jobs. The overwhelming number of law enforcement personal do a fine job, like many of our veterans, many people do not recognize that. Next time you see a policeman or a veteran, thank them for their service! The root cause of many of the social issues of our inner cities are not the policing policies. It is the failure of our education system and the erosion of family values. Our federal policies for fighting poverty, on the whole, have been a failure. Some have benefitted but the majority of the folks who need the assistance have not. It is nice that the Mayor of Baltimore lives in a gated community but what have the majority of the poor in Baltimore seen over the last sixty years. It is time that we look at programs to see how effective they are on addressing the basic problems as opposed to providing good jobs for a few within the community. The same can be said about education policy over all. In Colorado it has been said the biggest loser in this last legislative session was K-12 education. Why is that? Maybe we should be worrying about the quality of education our young people get as opposed to what the adults get. Remember Memorial Day, what it means. Thank a vet for their service, even if he or she is bit grouchy once in a while. Remember all gave some and some gave all!
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Weld Central FFA Takes First Place
I wanted to share the exciting news that the Weld Central FFA Agronomy team comprised of Tabor Kalcevic, Molly Cooksey, Paul Cooksey and Lyle Cooksey with coaches Willard Kendall and Brittney Wright won Colorado FFA Career Development Event in Agronomy on Monday, May 4th at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Participants in the Agronomy CDE possess an in-depth knowledge of seeds, insects, soils and crops. They must also demonstrate skills in solving complex problems related to crop production. They competed against 71 individuals and 22 teams with the results being Paul Cooksey 4th high individual, Molly Cooksey 7th high individual, Lyle Cooksey 11th high individual and Tabor Kalcevic 18th high individual and the Weld Central FFA Agronomy team taking home top honors. Practice doesn’t stop because they will be representing Colorado at the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, KY Oct. 28-31, 2015 to vie for top honors against other teams representing all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. We are excited and can’t wait to see how they do at the national level!
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June 9 SUPERHERO ACADEMY, 2 p.m., Kersey Library, 413 1st St., Kersey. Calling all aspiring superheroes! Attend Superhero Academy to pick your superhero name, costume, and strengths and weaknesses. Then test your superpowers in obstacle courses and fun feats of strength and daring. (Grades K-5) Details: www.MyLibrary.us. June 9 PRESCHOOL SUPERHERO TRAINING CAMP, 2 p.m., Kersey Library, 413 1st St., Kersey. Are you ready to be a superhero this summer? Find out how at the Preschool Superhero Training Camp. Wear your superhero cape and bring your superhero power to training camp! Details: www.MyLibrary.us. June 12 FAMILY STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m., Kersey Library, 413 1st St., Kersey. Details: www.MyLibrary.us. June 13 SECOND SATURDAY INSPIRATIONAL BOOK CLUB, 10 a.m., Kersey Library, 413 1st St., Kersey. Come join us as we explore uplifting, encouraging and inspirational books. We’ll enjoy a cup of coffee or tea as we discuss the story plots and some of the particular literary elements and techniques authors employ to make us want to read their books. The selection for June is “Shack” by William P. Young. Details: www.MyLibrary.us.
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Weld Central High School Named Jostens 2015 National Yearbook Program of Excellence
Weld Central High School program recognized for dynamic and engaging yearbook
Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, today announced that Weld Central High School’s yearbook program has been named a 2015 Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and information and communication technologies (ICT) literacy. The Weld Central High School award winning yearbook program is led by Elizabeth Whittington, Jackie Lechuga, Kylie Blakely, Caitlin Barnett, Mackenzie Burough, Jorge Calvillo Olmos, Bianca Chavez, Aaron Galloway, Matilda Kosterbarg, Lexis Means, Kylie Queisner, Brennen Sampson, and Emily Shaffer under the direction of Debbie Chestnut, Weld Central High School yearbook adviser. “This year’s staff was one of the best that I have worked with. They worked well together and they worked well on their own. I could not have asked for a better yearbook staff to have in my final year of teaching,” remarked yearbook advisor Debbie Chestnut who is retiring at the end of this school year. Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence Awards are presented twice a year, in spring and in fall for yearbooks delivered during the school year. The Award was presented to the Weld Central High School yearbook program for achieving the defined criteria in each of three following categories: creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process. “Yearbooks connect students’ hearts and minds to the school story, school year experiences, and the community to memorialize moments that matter. Jostens is proud to recognize yearbook staffs and advisers who create engaging yearbooks that tell the story of their school communities,” said Murad Velani, chief operating officer, Jostens. “We understand that a great yearbook program does not just happen, and we are dedicated to helping schools, yearbook advisers and students to strengthen their programs by providing state of the art tools, resources and best practices that support the development and creation of award-winning yearbooks.” The Weld Central yearbook program will receive a plaque to display in the yearbook area and a banner to display in school so the entire school community will be aware of the outstanding achievement. Founded in 1897, Jostens has produced school yearbooks for over 60 years. Schools rely on Jostens and their local Jostens representatives to provide a combination of journalism education and technology tools to deliver a learning experience that helps students develop 21st century skills in journalism, photography, writing and design, leadership and business while creating the permanent record of the school year. Jostens invests in state of the art technology, best in class service, educational curriculum and award winning print manufacturing platforms to plan, design, build and produce yearbooks. About Jostens Minneapolis-based Jostens provides products, programs and services that help its customers celebrate moments that matter. The company’s products include publications, jewelry and consumer goods that serve the K-12 educational, college and professional sports segments. Jostens serves markets in North America, Europe and Asia. Jostens is a subsidiary of Visant Corporation, a marketing and publishing services enterprise servicing the school affinity, direct marketing, fragrance and cosmetics and personal care sampling and packaging, and educational and trade publishing segments.
Amanda Sears, Wiggins, Receives Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award
Amanda Sears of Wiggins High School was recently presented the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Company. Sears, the daughter of Tom and Christine Sears received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience. Sears’ significant experiences and accomplishments have included ag notebook winner all four years, proficiency award in swine production, production record book winner, and star chapter farmer. Rockie Ernst is Sears’ agricultural education instructor at Wiggins High School. This year the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award celebrates its 68th anniversary. Over these 68 years more than 168,000 high school seniors from across the country have received the award, which has become a symbol for excellence and the school’s highest agricultural honor. As the winner of the 2015 Award, Amanda Sears’ name will be recorded on permanent plaque displayed at Wiggins High School Monsanto, a long-time supporter of agricultural education, FFA, 4-H and other farm youth organizations and initiatives, sponsors the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award. Monsanto is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality.
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May 20, 2015
The Glitzy Gypsy Opens in Keenesburg
The Glitzy Gypsy, 70 South Main St. was established in Keenesburg, Colorado December of 2014. The owner, Lindsey Moore, began as a salon manager in her high school years and always had a dream of one day owning her own. She later attended beauty school in Fort Collins Colorado, graduated in 2011, working in Greeley, Colorado for years to follow. Her passion is to always stay up with the latest and greatest, to keep her clients happy and feeling their best! Lindsey’s idea of a “small town, make yourself at home, kid friendly salon,” came to life and she wouldn’t want to begin her business owning journey elsewhere. Two other women are working beside her at The Glitzy Gypsy, Kaylie Unrein- Nazarenus, also a hairstylist, and Tamara Edens, Nail Tech and Eyelash Extension Consultant. Each woman runs their own schedule, by appointments, so please feel free to contact them to answer any questions or to set up any future appointments! We are very excited and proud to be apart of the Keenesburg community! Please feel free to stop in anytime to say hi, or reach out to us if anything is needed!
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ROLLAND JONES ANTIQUE TRACTOR & CAR AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015 10:00 AM
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ANTIQUE RESTORED TRACTORS: Fordson Mod F on rubber; Farmall F-12 on rubber w/tricycle front; 1938 Case RC on rubber, WF; 1937 Case CC on rubber; 1920's Wallis 20-30 on steel; 1939 Oliver 70 row crop on rubber; JD A ANTIQUE TRACTORS: (Complete & most all will run) 1951 JD R; 1930 JD GP on rubber; 1939 JD D on rubber; 3 - JD B's; 2 - JD A's; 1931 JD GP; IHC Cub Low Boy Model J w/loader & back blade; 1948 Case vac; 1948 MM ZTN; Farmall F30 w/F-10 loader on steel; Farmall F12 on steel; plus more tractor parts ANTIQUE CARS & TRUCKS: 2 - 1950 Plymouth 4 doors; 1917 IHC high cab truck; 1950's Nash Rambler 2 door; 1950's Willys 2 door car; 1930 Buick Marquette 4 door sedan; 1938 Dodge Brothers 4 door sedan w/suicide doors; 1920's Dodge 4 door sedan body; 1955 Ford 4 door frame & body; 3 old Dodge frames; 1959 Rambler station wagon; partial 1937 Chevy car; Model A Ford body & frame MODEL T & A PARTS & BUGGIES: Cowls; high cab & low cab; frames; wheels; doors; running boards; unusual trunk; rims; springs; chassis & motors; Fantastic complete antique buggy w/top, lights, set of sled runners. old backboard buggy; many buggy parts, shaves, wheels. Plus misc equipment, antique machinery, trailers & lots of scrap iron. See web sites for more details & pictures!
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Wiggins High School Graduating Class of 2015 Superintendent of Schools: Gary Bruntz WHS Principal: Trent Kerr School Board Members: Craig Harris, President; David Ritchey, Vice President; Rena Baessler, Secretary/ Treasurer; Jim Bostron and Brian Baker, Directors.
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Graduation Ceremony Sunday, May 17, 1 p.m. Wiggins Event Center Summa Cum Laude Shelby Hart Jade Crandall Magna Cum Laude Lexi Ashbrook Matt Ewertz
Caleb Cardwell
Class Flower: White Rose Class Colors: Blue, Black, Silver Class Song: “Centuries” by Fallout Boy Class Motto: "What we are is God’s gift to us; what we become is our gift to God.”
Jade Crandall
Parents: Jeff and Carol Ashbrook; Future Parents: Joline Brunnings & Eric Calnan; Ac- Parents: Rocky and Cindy Cardwell; Activi- Parents: Cassie Dutton; Future Plans: Attend tivities: FFA, Track, Basketball, Book Club, ties: Sports; Future Plans: Go to College; I will University of Colorado - Denver. Plans: Attend Hastings College. Student Council, Tiger Den Theatre; Future consider my life a success if I: finish college. Plans: Get my Associates in Automotive and become a mechanic or Naval Pilot; I will consider my life a success if I: can accomplish my dreams and help others realize theirs.
Matthew Ewertz
Clint Ferris
Lacey Eikenberg Parents: Joe and Kim Ewertz; Activities: Parents: Brian and Marti Ferris; Future Plans: Parents: Cory and Shelly Eikenberg; Future FBLA, Wrestling, Cross Country, FFA, History Morgan Community College. Plans: Attend Aims Community College. Club, Student Council, International Club; Future Plans: Attend CSU and major in engineering; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy with what I am doing.
Bernie Kopetzky
Mina Gabriel
Parents: Nancy and Carlos Gabriel; Activities: Volleyball, Student Council, LULAC; Future Plans: Going to Fullerton College in California; I will consider my life a success if I: get my Master’s degree in psychology.
Eric Lipe
Jake Donaghy
Parents: Scott and Tracy Donaghy; Activities: Football, Wrestling, Baseball, Drama, HOSA, History Club, Student Government; Future Plans: Major in nursing at the University of Wyoming; I will consider my life a success if I: own my own obstetrician/gynecology practice.
Shelby Hart
Parents: Keith & Lisa Hart; Activities: Soccer, Band, National Honor Society, Student Council, History Club, Journalism, Future Plans: Attend UNC in Greeley and earn a degree in cultural anthropology & communication; I will consider my life a success if I: can support myself financially and still enjoy some traveling.
Dacey McCombs
Maria Martinez Ryan Marting Parents: Tom and Wanda Kopetzky; Future Parents: Richard and Terri Lipe; Future Plans: Parents: Manuel and Guadalupe Lara; Future Parents: Stacy and Charles Marting: Ac- Parents: Mike and Cindy McCombs; Future Attend Aims Community College. Plans: Attend Aims Community College. Plans: Going to Mexico. tivities: Drama, Baseball, Basketball, FBLA, Plans: Attend Front Range Community Coland Book Club; Future Plans: Attend Grand lege. Canyon University and work towards a BA in Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling; I will consider my life a success if I: remember who I am, where I have come from, and am able to help even just one person turn his/her life around.
Victoria Medrano
Parents: Joanne and Arsenio Medrano Activities: LULAC; Future Plans: Going to MCC to get my general classes out of the way, than transfer to UNC; I will consider my life a success if I: accomplish all my goals and get my doctorate in psychology.
Yoseli Mendez Ramblas
Parents: Virginia and Andres Mendez; Activities: Basketball, LULAC, Book Club; Future Plans: Go to Everest for Medical Assistant; I will consider my life a success if I: graduate from college
Cody Nichols
Justin Peggram
Parents: Karla Spiker and Jason Nichols; Parents: Tim and Eileen Peggram; Future Activities: Band, FFA; Future Plans: Travel a Plans: Attend Aims Community College. little bit, but one of my life goals is to be in the military. I would also like to do something with astronomy; I will consider my life a success if I: survived boot camp and helped figure out some of the universe’s mysteries.
Taylor Rider
Parents: Sandy and Jim Rider; Activities: Football, Basketball, History Club, FFA; Future Plans: Attend Oklahoma State to study Architectural Design; I will consider my life a success if I: end up becoming a billionaire.
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Brittany Robinson
Parents: Brian and Tawny Robinson; Future Plans: Attend University of Colorado-Denver.
Omar Roman
Parents: Juan Roman and Abigail Sanchez; Activities: FBLA, FFA, LULAC, Baseball, Wrestling, Photo Club; Future Plans: work and later, get a degree in Ag Business; I will consider my life a success if I: end up in a career I enjoy.
Brianna Virgil
Parents: Shawn and Jerry Schwindt; Activities: Student Council, LULAC, FBLA, International Club, Photography Club, Volleyball, Track, Wrestling Manager; Future Plans: Going to MCC to become an RN, then go on to become a Neonatal Nurse and Ultrasound Tech I will consider my life a success if I: become a neonatal nurse and an ultrasound technician because I love helping people.
William Schneider
Parents: Art and Windy Sawall; Activities: Band, National Honor Society; Future Plans: Attend Regis University to study computer science; I will consider my life a success if I: am able to make a difference in the lives of the people around me.
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Amanda Sears
Parents: Tom and Christine Sears; Activities: NHS, FFA, Science Fair Club; Future Plans: Attend MCC for business; I will consider my life a success if I: have a successful hog operation and also be running my own business.
Jamie Lee Werner
Activities: FFA, History Club; Future Plans: Ride with the All American Cowgirl Chicks from Weatherford, TX. I will be on RFD TV; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy.
Pawnee High School Graduating Class of 2015 Superintendent of Schools: Bret Robinson School Board Members: Kenneth Everitt, President; Paul Nussbaum, Vice President; Pat Loyd, Secretary; Phil McKinley, Treasurer and Jeff Wahlert, Director.
Graduation Ceremony Saturday, May 24, 2015
Class Colors: Black and White Class Song: “In Color” by Jamey Johnson
Class Motto: "Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.”
Katie Klinginsmith
Jaydee Johnston
Kip Shoemaker
Nicholas Stimple
Not Pictured: Tyce Moore Cody Hartley
Lena Haun
Joslynn Walker
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Weldon Valley High School Graduating Class of 2015 Graduation Ceremony
Superintendent of Schools: Doug Pfau WVHS Principal: Jeff Sparrow School Board Members: Mike Linton, President; Tracy Parachini, Vice President; Karl Cline, Secretary; Chad Lorenzini, Treasurer and Zoey Loomis, Director.
Brandy Barber
Parents: Beverly Losino, Manuel Losino, Michael Barber; Activities: Basketball, Track, Student Council, International Club, Knowledge Bowl, Math and Science Competition; Future Plans: Going to Montana State University to study pre-veterinary, then back to Colorado to finish my degree; I will consider my life a success if I: become a vet and chase a few tornadoes in my lifetime.
Nathan Cullison
Parents: Kelly Cullison; Activities: Basketball, Football; Future Plans: To start working; I will consider my life a success if I: get a steady job and make a decent living and provide for my family.
Elysa Mora
Parents: Chris and Andrea Mora; Activities: Volleyball, Rodeo; Future Plans: College, work, and rodeo; I will consider my life a success if I: already consider my life a success; not many kids get the opportunity I do.!
Saturday, March 16, 2 p.m.
Class Motto: “Together, we have experienced life. Separately, we will pursue our dreams. Forever, our memories will remain.”
Dylan Bender
Parents: Dean Bender and Gina Lightkep; Activities: Basketball, FFA, STUCO; Future Plans: Auctioneer college, work force; I will consider my life a success if I: get to graduate; be a World Champion Livestock Auctioneer (WLAC).
Haneen Ibrahim
Parents: Muaatasem & Rima Ibrahim; Activities: Student Council, FBLA, National Honor Society, International Club, Knowledge Bowl, Drama Club, Track, Basketball, Volleyball; Future Plans: Attend CU-Denver to pursue a degree in International Business; I will consider my life a success if I: receive my Master’s degree in my chosen profession and secure a successful job for my future.
Wyatt Oblander
Cody Burch
Parents: Aaron Burch and Steph Force; Activities: FFA, Yearbook; Future Plans: go straight to work until I figure out what I want to do; I will consider my life a success if I: retire with a family and ranch; raising bucking stock.
Ty Leist
Parents: Angela Smits and Troy Leist; Activities: FFA, Baseball; Future Plans: Welding School, then work force; I will consider my life a success if I: love my life and everything in it.
Justin Paxton
Parents: Art Oblander and Jamie Crall; Ac- Parents: Annette Green and Tim Paxton; Futivities: Basketball, Baseball, FFA, Outdoors ture Plans: Work force. Club; Future Plans: NJC for pre-vet school; I will consider my life a success if I: become a large animal vet and have a nice house with a family.
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Class Flower: Columbine Class Colors: Purple, Silver, Black Class Song: “I’ll Grow My Own” by Chris Cagle
Weston Criswell
Parents: Melinda Criswell; Activities: Basketball, Football; Future Plans: Go to college and be either a diesel mechanic or a welder; I will consider my life a success if I: am able to do what I love and be alive.
Delbert McCracken
Parents: Dave and Bonnie McCracken; Activities: Football; Future Plans: work force; I will consider my life a success if I: make a living and provide for my family and grow in my business.
Yuliza Rios
Parents: Humberto and Socorro Rios; Activities: FBLA; Future Plans: Attend MCC for nursing; I will consider my life a success if I: complete my bachelors degree in nursing.
Kym Cuckow
Parents: Lloyd and Tara Cuckow; Activities: FBLA, Student Council, Knowledge Bowl, and International Club; Future Plans: Attend NJC for cosmetology school; I will consider my life a success if I: complete my cosmetology degree and open my own shop after a few years of working with my cousin.
Wyatt Miller
Parents: Farron and Michelle Miller; Activities: Football; Future Plans: Going to Western Nebraska Community College for power line construction and maintenance technologies; I will consider my life a success if I: have my family and friends.
Jade Speaks
Parents: Blaine and Dani Speaks; Activities: STUCO, Track, Basketball, Baseball, Knowledge Bowl, Drama; Future Plans: Going to UNC for Forensic Science and Theatre; I will consider my life a success if I: get a good job, have a place of my own and have happy friendships.
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Little Lambs, Ft. Morgan, Registration for Preschool
Little Lambs, Trinity Early Learning Center is now enrolling children for the summer and fall preschool. Registration night will be held on Thursday, May 21st from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Trinity Lutheran School in Fort Morgan, located just north of Murdoch’s. There are currently openings in the part, full and extended day classes. Little Lambs is a faith-based center offering preschool and care to 3 -5 year olds Monday thru Friday, 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Stop in to visit or call Carri at 970-867-4931 for more information.
May 20, 2015
Hoyt Home Circle Club Meets
The Hoyt Home Circle Club met at 1:00 on April 22, 2015 hosted by Stacey Allen at the home of Martha Allen. The meeting was opened by President Marilyn Musgrave who welcomed everyone and thanked Stacey and Martha. Marilyn led the “Pledge of Allegiance”. The Club Creed was led by Ginger Lingo. Roll call was answered by 13 members, honorary member Phyllis Musgrave, and guest Linda Hayward by showing and talking about their favorite accessories. Stacey presented several amusing farm riddles. The Spring luncheon and bake sale scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2015 were discussed. The menu was finalized and members confirmed what they each would be providing. Members should plan to arrive by 11:00. Cleanup/setup for the luncheon was rescheduled to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12th. Members should bring cleaning supplies. RSVPs for the luncheon are requested by May 8th. Clean up for Memorial Day is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13th at the Hoyt Cemetery to be followed by cleanup of the grounds at the Hoyt Community Center. Weed clippers or weed eaters are needed to clip grass close to the grave markers. The 2015 scholarship for a Wiggins High School senior was discussed and a donation will be made. The 2016 quilt will be a wedding ring pattern. Thread colors for the quilt were chosen. The 50/50 drawing was won by Deb Mobley. The hostess gift was won by Linda Hayward. The next meeting will be the Spring luncheon and bake sale on May 13, 2015 at noon. Hostesses will be all members and roll call will be to introduce guests.
Summertime is Here! Watch for Motorcycles
At the Prairie Center near Kohl’s Department Store Saturday, May 30th from 10 am until 2 pm Join us for a day of free games, safety messages and much more. Anyone who attends the expo will get discount coupons to local Prairie Center Restaurants - While They Last! · Brighton Fire Rescue - Fire Safety Trailer, Fire Extinguisher Train-
ing, Kids Firefighter Challenge, Jaws of Life Demonstration, Sparky the Fire Dog, Antique Equipment displays, Current Equipment displays · Platte Valley Ambulance - CPR Training, Ambulance Display · Rampart Search and Rescue · Brighton OEM (Office of Emergency Management) · Brighton CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) · Brighton Police Department - General Crime Prevention, Fire Arm Safety · United Power - Electrical Safety Demonstration · Union Pacific Railroad - Operation Lifesaver · · · · · ·
Barr Lake State Park - Outdoor Safety Colorado Firefighter Calendar - Calendar signing and Safety Information Brighton Public Works Youth Safety AWARE Fair N. Colorado MedEvac Helicopter Adams County Coroners Office - Health Prevention
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May 20, 2015
— Obituaries — David Ring
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David Ring, 56, of Brighton, passed away on May 3, 2015 at his home. David was born in Denver, Colorado to Stanley and Dorothy (Remington). David was the fourth of five children and attended schools in Weld County and was also home schooled. After high school, David attended Front Range Community College before being employed by Eagle Claw in Denver where he worked for over twenty five years. David lived in the Hudson / Brighton area most of his life. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and train his dogs for field work. David was preceded in death by his father, brother, Robert and sister, Sharon. He is survived by his mother; Dorothy Ring of Brighton, brother, Stan (Linda) Ring of Westminster, nieces Becky Bearson of Ft. Lupton and April Kish of Brighton as well as several great nieces and nephews and great-great nephews and nieces. Services to be announced at a later date Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Weldon Valley News
Pat and Don Wicsktrom traveled to Castle Rock to visit with Carol and Jack Christensen at the Skyridge Medical Center. Many were busy the past few days preventing damage from the weather. Cattlemen were moving animals to higher ground which was flooding from the rain. Corrals were being scraped to remove water and bedding was being place in the corral for the animals comfort. New born calves were given extra cared to prevent effects from the storm. Roadways around the corrals and farmsteads were muddy making moving of equipment difficult. Spring storms come but the sun will return mud will be gone. The rain and snow did not keep families from honoring Mothers over the weekend. Many still joined together to celebrate. Church chat: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Weldona has mass each Sunday at 7:00 a.m. with Father Frank Garcia. The Weldon Valley Presbyterian in Goodrich has Christian Education and worship each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Kenning. The Weldon Valley Youth Group is planning a community garage sale on June 13 in Goodrich at the church. They are soliciting donations from the community for the sale. They will also be selling booth space, for $25 to individuals who would like to join the sale activities. The sale will be advertised locally and in the county. For more info contact Danielle at 970-370-0709. All funds raised will support youth activities. The Youth Group meets the fourth Saturday of each month. A youth of the community are invited and welcome. School scoop: The support of the Weldon Valley School athletes were evident by the large attendance at the annual Athletic Banquet sponsored by the Booster Club on Thursday evening at the Country Steak Out Restaurant. The honoring ceremonies included Academic Awards and Letter Awards in football, volleyball, basketball track and baseball. Tributes to the member of the Board of Education, school administration, teachers and parents for their support were also made. Rachel McCracken was honored by the school with her uniform number being retired. Her high school and college statistics were shared. Stetson Bond received a Weldon Valley letter jacket for his courage he demonstrated as he has faced many obstacles.
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God Don’t Make No Junk
I went to my mailbox today and when opened it, I saw I had a whole bunch of mail....so much so that as I carried it toward the house, I kept dropping a few of the envelopes. After picking them up and finally making it inside, I got it to the table and began sorting through it. Of the 26 pieces of mail that I had, only 2 magazines and 2 letters were for us....the rest....junk mail! If I could have a penny for every piece of junk mail I get in one year, I think I would be able to buy a new truck! Junk hits us in a very of places....even in more than our mail! It hits us on the airwaves, on television, and I know my man-cave and shed are full of junk too! So what is it with the prevalence of junk in our world? Sometimes I get the feeling we are becoming junk monkeys! And the worst part about all the junk in our world? People start feeling that they are junk too! They begin to lose themselves in low self esteem and low self worth. They begin to feel like they have fallen into a whole, and that there is no way of getting out. Well, I have some Good News for you. God made you....and to coin a child’s phrase....”God don’t make no junk!” He formed you in your mother’s womb....each cell dividing according to his plan and under his care. And when the time came when you were just about perfect, he gave you your birthday! He reached down into his love, and made you! The world may through you a curve ball, you may not be living up to your potential, and you may feel that you have done so much wrong in your that God wouldn’t want you....well that is about as far from the truth as it can be! God don’t make no junk! And you are a creation of his hands! You are a beautiful child of a Heavenly Father! You are wonderful and amazing, and beautiful and worthy and forgiven! There is no one else on this entire earth that is exactly like you! God made you....and He doesn’t make any junk! Be Well, Do Good Work, and... Be Blessed Like Crazy! Pastor Perry Destination Ministries www. DestinationOnline.org
May 20, 2015
Noxious Weeds 101: Scotch Thistle
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It is believed Scotch thistle was introduced in the late 1800’s. Scotch thistle was sold as an ornamental plant when it was first introduced. It has reportedly been used for treating cancer and ulcers. The oil from the seeds has been used for burning and cooking in Europe over the ages. Scotch thistle is a non-native biennial forb that reproduces solely by seed. A biennial is a plant that completes its lifecycle within two years. During the first year of growth, Scotch thistle appears as a rosette in spring or fall. During the second year in mid to late spring – the stem bolts, flowers, sets seed, and the plant dies. A prolific seed producer, Scotch thistle can produce 110 to 140 seeds per flowering head. The average Scotch thistle has 70 to 310 flowers per plant. This produces 7700 to 43,000 seeds per plant. These seeds can remain dormant in the soil from five to 20 years. Scotch Thistle seeds contain a water soluble germination inhibitor that allows the seed to germinate only when buried in the soil or under ground litter. Therefore, the key to managing this plant is to prevent seed production. Scotch thistle can grow up to 12 feet tall. Stems are numerous, branched, and have broad, spiny wings. The leaves are large, green, spiny, and covered with fine dense hair giving the leaf a woolly appearance. The flowers are violet to reddish in color, numerous, and are surrounded by spine-tipped bracts. You can expect to see flowers from mid-June through September. Due to the robust, spiny nature of Scotch thistle, this plant can act as a living barbed wire fence, making areas impassible for wildlife, livestock, and people. It is a competitive weed in improved pastures where it favors soils with high levels of nitrogen. Scotch thistle is avoided by stock because of its dense spines and this encourages its spread in heavily grazed pastures. If eaten, the spines can cause damage to stock, particularly around the mouth. Spines and dead leaves contribute to vegetable fault in wool. Scotch thistle invades rangeland, overgrazed pastures, roadsides, and irrigation ditches. It also prefers moist areas adjacent to creeks and rivers. For more information visit www.weldweeds.org or call 970-304-6496 ext. 3770.
SE Weld Fire District Propose Mill Levy Increase
The Southeast Weld Fire Protection District Board of Directors are proposing a Mill Levy increase for the November 2015 election. The purpose is to maintain the level of service the community is accustom to, through response with a paramedic based ambulance and a career engine staff. The district has been very frugal with taxpayers’ dollars, equipment replacement has been accomplished primarily through many successful grants. The proposal is a 2 Mill Levy increase, which equates to $15.92 a year per $100,000 assessed value of property. At this time our Mill Levy is 5.764, the last increase was in 2002. Watch for additional information on our website, www.seweldfire.org, Lost Creek Guide and our Facebook page. Please contact the district for questions regarding this proposal. 303-732-4203
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Robotic Field Test Deemed a Success
Practical application of a robot built by local robotic team to pull a line through a sprinkler system was field tested last week by Gary Geisick, coach, and Will Schneider, mentor on Wiggins Farms property, west of Ft. Morgan. The robot was built about a year ago by then members of the NECO Roboknights for Wiggins Electric to use as a pipe crawler to pull a string through a full span of a field sprinkler. The line would then be the first step in pulling through a sacrificial zinc anode which prolongs the life of the sprinkler pipe. This process is only done every 10 to 15 years and requires a lot of man hours. After several small glitches the robot proved to be a quick and efficient method in pulling the line through 5 spans of pipe. According to Keith Miller, owner of Wiggins Electric, the robot was credited as a real time and labor saver. All on hand including Wiggins Farms manager Andy Rowell, enjoyed the field test process. The NECO Roboknights are a 4-H based robotic team who have participated in the FTC FIRST Tech Challenge every year since their inception 7 years ago. This 4-H project was initially made possible by the Morgan County Extension Office through a grant and is now sustained by local sponsorships. For more information regarding the club or sponsorships contact 4-H agent Janice Dixon at 970-542-3540 or Gary Geisick 970-768-6572.
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Are you an energetic person who loves children? Little Lambs, Trinity Early Learning Center is looking for qualified lead Preschool Teacher and Assistant Teachers. We are a year round, full time, faith based center providing preschool and care for children 3-5 years old. Interested persons may contact Carri at 970-867-4931 or apply at Trinity Lutheran School 1215 W 7th Ave, Fort Morgan. NOTICE OF VACANCIES BOARD OF TRUSTEES TOWN OF HUDSON
There will be two vacancies on the Town of Hudson Board of Trustees. Residents of the Town who would like to be considered for appointment should submit a letter of interest to the Town Clerk. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be registered electors in the Town of Hudson, must have resided within the Town for at least one year, and must be eighteen years of age or older. If you are interested in serving your community as a Trustee, please contact the Town Clerk at Town Hall for information and an application form no later than 5:00 p.m., May 22, 2015. The Hudson Town Hall is located at 557 Ash Street in Hudson. Phone: (303) 536-9311.
Keenesburg Attorney: Ruth Pelton-Roby Wills $100, Divorce, DUI, business setup. Experienced, Affordable, Local. If you cannot travel I will come to you call 720-341-8530
Estate Sale After 76 yrs as community members, the Witt Family is selling all personal belongings. Estate Sale will be held May 27-30th 10 am 3 pm. Address & details can be viewed week of sale at allaboutassets.org or call 720-837-4621
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