Events to Attend: *Culturefest, Brighton, June 6 *Morgan County Antique Tractor & Power Show, Brush, June 13 *Keenesburg Day, Keenesburg, June 13 *Earl Anderson Memorial Rode, Grover, June 20-21 Flag Day is June 14 Remember to fly your flag!
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“Bright Future Colorado” What it means in Weld County
By Bob Grand Colorado Senate Bill 15-082, a strongly supported bipartisan bill, which went through the process from January 14, 2015 where it was introduced by State Senator’s Marble and Hodge, was signed into law by Governor Hickenlooper on March 13, 2015. This bill focused on the authority of counties to establish a workforce development program. The purpose of the program is to “create an incentive at the County level for taxpayers to provide financial assistance to county residents to pursue post secondary education or training.” The program, called “Bright Future Colorado” can be established by any County “to provide financial assistance to County residents who pursue post-secondary education or training from an accredited institution of higher learning or certified training program. A County workforce development program may include, but need not be limited to County residents who are high school graduates, County residents who have successfully completed a high school equivalency examination, as defined in Section 22-33-102(8.5), CRS or County residents who are veterans. Any County that establishes a workforce development program may also establish a work force development fund to accept contributions for the purpose of this program. Not withstanding any law to the contrary, County that has established a workforce development program may offer an incentive, in the form of a County property tax credit or rebate, to a residential or commercial property owner in the County who contributes to a County workforce development fund. What it means in Weld County is that the County Commissioners are working on developing the mechanics of the program for implementation in Weld County this coming year. We have been told by County sources that look for an outline of the program in late summer or early fall. The program has to have defined criteria establishing the requirements. All programs have a beginning, that probably means graduates in 2015 will not be eligible. What we are hearing is that the program will offer up to a $3,000 a year scholarship for possibly up to four years assuming the recipient meets the qualifying requirements, such as living in the Weld County for a prior amount of time, keeping up grades etc. This a great commitment by Weld County to support our young people and veterans help establish themselves for furthering their formal education both in colleges or approved trade schools. Thank you Weld County Commissioners for thinking about the future of all our young people!
Ft. Lupton Mayor Tommy Holton Explains Construction Project Updates
Well the City is in full construction mode for our infrastructure projects. I’m sure that most of the citizens have seen most of them, the most visible is what is going on in front of Safeway with our Aug Station project which takes water back to the river so that we can pump our wells in the City. This allows us to water the parks, golf course and supply water to the power plant. We are replacing water and sewer lines in the northwest part of city and when that is all complete we will be scheduling those affected streets for paving. We are seeing some improvements on Hwy52 west of the river to install accel/deccel lanes to help with traffic movements, this a developer and CDOT project requiring no funds from the City. The 14th Street project will be starting soon to fix storm sewer and repave between Denver Ave. and Hwy 85, we will also be starting the 9th street paving project between Northrup and College. We have some water lines that are a hundred years old and man holes that are still made of brick, it’s time to fix these issues so that no one loses service. Please be patient with our projects, we are trying to upgrade the City for the future. One of the items that Council did approve last week was the formation of the Fort Lupton Urban Renewal Authority that will be used to revitalize the downtown area. Many communities don’t have a downtown area, we in Fort Lupton are lucky to have one it just needs a little work to draw folks in. The FLURA will be used for the beautification and also bring in events that will bring people downtown to help fund the different projects for the area. The Authority will not be able to condemn properties, force property owners to change their property, or raise taxes. City Council will be in charge of the FLURA temporarily until the Board Members from the community can be appointed. The Board will be consist of members from across the community and the details of how to apply will be coming shortly. As always we appreciate your patience with our projects which can disrupt our lives for a while, but know that you are welcome to talk to me or my staff with any questions or comments.
Memorial Day at American Legion Post 180 in Keenesburg, Colorado
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosted the Memorial Day event at the American Legion Post in Keenesburg. Titled: Thank you Veterans! You are not forgotten. The event as usual was well attended by veterans and the local citizens. Jolene Arnold welcomed everyone. Mark Kauffman gave the prayer. Kory Brunson sang the Star Spangled Banner. The guest speaker was Charley Barnes, radio celebrity of K99, a county station out of Winsor. Charley is passionate about supporting the Honor Flights program, which flies Veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the many Memorials that recognize their service to all of us. Charley is known for his many endurance motor cycle runs which raises money for this cause. Last year he rode 21 Gun Salute 10,000 miles in ten days and See more pictures on Page 2 raised $$25,000. This year his goal is to raise $50,000 to send 50 veteran’s to Washington. His comments about that and veterans and their families in general were very moving. Jolene Arnold read the Veteran Roll call, all 171 names on the pavers honoring their service. Kory Brunson had written a song: We know you are out there which he performed, again in another moving event. The America Legion Post 180 Honor Guard provided a 21 gun salute as well as Dean Klingensmith’s howitzer salute. Joe Aspey played Taps. Lunch was provided by the American Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary. Jolene Arnold announced that all proceeds from the lunch would go towards Charlie Barnes fund raising effort to support the Honor Flight program. The Memorial Day services throughout the country demonstrate the greatness of the American people, their willingness to serve and remember those who have. This is not about a spin story which, unfortunately, many politicians seem to think is what we want to hear. We believe that America is different. It is great. We need to keep it that way. Peace comes only with strength. Those who do not understand that at best are naïve.
Weld County Transportation Summit 2015 Addresses Infrastructure Issues
Public infrastructure – roads…they impact our lives every day. Roads provide a way for us to get to work, to school and to the doctor; they allow our communities to connect with other communities; they allow our region to grow and prosper and compete. When our roads are in good condition, they provide a direct pathway to prosperity. When they are in need of maintenance, they become a hindrance in our day-to-day lives and a deterrent for future success. Because roads are crucial to the success of Northern Colorado, Weld County government has committed to hosting a half-day Summit on June 15. The Summit is dedicated to sharing updates, information and concerns regarding public infrastructure north of the Denver-metro area. Cont. on Page 2 & 6, See Transportation Summit
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Page 3: The Way of the World Page 3: Memorial Day in Roggen, CO Page 4: South Platte Valley Historical Society Presents Market at the Fort Page 5: Aims Receives Colorado Space Grant Page 6: SH 71 Set for Hard Close Following Flood Damage Page 7-13: Weld Central High School Class of 2015 Page 15: MCREA Awards Lineworker Scholarships Page 17: Hickenlooper, Gradner Talk Fracking Page 18: Feeders & Friends Continue Giving Tradition Page 19: Weld Food Bank Among Top Charities in U.S. Page 21: We Care Page 24: Weld Food Bank Stone Soup Supper, a Success
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Transportation Summit 2015
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Cont. from Page 1 Transportation Summit 2015: Meet the Challenge and Help Navigate the Road to the Future, will be held at the Exhibition Building at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley. The event is open to the public and will feature a keynote speech by U.S. Senator Cory Gardner; panel discussions with state and local officials; and, a presentation by political strategist Steve Gordon regarding alternative funding concepts for transportation projects. “Northern Colorado is facing significant Infrastructure issues,” said Weld County Commissioner Sean Conway. “This summit will bring the public and local, state and federal leaders to the table to discuss solutions for our transportation problems. “Transportation affects our lives in so many ways. The public needs safe routes for travel; businesses need reliable and accessible routes for commerce. If we don’t address transportation now, Northern Colorado overall will suffer.” Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for networking and a continental breakfast provided by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last until 2:00 p.m.; lunch will be provided by Weld County. While the event is free, registration by June 9th is required. “The purpose of the Summit is to discuss solutions,” said Commissioner Chair Barbara Kirkmeyer. “Through panel discussions and question and answer sessions, we will explore not only issues but also answers to the challenges we currently face in Northern Colorado with regard to our roads.” Colorado Department of Transportation Director Shailen Bhatt will also speak to the group about transportation. Panel discussions will feature Firestone Mayor Paul Sorensen, Greeley Mayor Tom Norton, Windsor Mayor John Vasquez, Eaton Mayor Scott Moser, Loveland City Councilmember Joan Schaffer, Fort Collins Mayor Pro-Tem Gerry Horak, and Brighton Mayor Richard McLean, In addition, Chair of the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance Steve Tool, State Senator Randy Baumgardner and State Representative Brian DelGrosso will address the Summit regarding Trans Bonds II. The discussion will center on the opportunity to leverage existing revenue streams to accelerate investment in major transportation infrastructure projects. To compliment this session, David Flaherty and Ryan Winger of Magellan Strategies will present the latest poll on transportation funding and what Coloradans will vote for. “This event is the culmination of regional cooperation and concern for our corridors,” said Kirkmeyer. “When Northern Colorado succeeds, the entire state succeeds.” To learn more about the event, please go to www.weldgov.com. To register for the event, please call 970-304-6496 ext. 3762 or email jflesher@weldgov.com and please put “Transportation Summit 2015” in the subject line. The event is free, but registration is required by June 9th.
June 3, 2015
Memorial Day at American Legion Post 180 in Keenesburg, Colorado
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The Way of the World
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by Bob Grand, Publisher No, this is not about a reconstruction comedy published in March of 1700 by William Congreve but rather the words of a 93 year old, retired Army veteran. Bob joined the US Army when he was 19 and served four years in the European theater in WWII. He went through the horrific Battle of the Bulge and survived. It impacted his life forever. Bob shared that at 90 he decided to just worry about tomorrow, that he could not doing anything but that and that was just the way of the world. I asked what he had to say about life. He commented that if people just followed the teachings of Jesus Christ the world would be a better place. He is not a fan of organized religion though. When asked what he thought was our biggest problem, he quickly responded - money. It is in everything, religion, politics, government etc. If was supposed to be so damned important why didn’t Christ preach more about it! Some of us are not yet 90 and we can do something about the world, or at least try. This column will attempt to stimulate thinking about things that we might do to make the world a better place. In today’s world there is never enough time to do everything. Ask anybody. The reality is though, the bigger issues get side tracked because many believe they can do nothing about it. I guess if your 90, and living in an assisted living facility there is some truth to that but for many of us that is not yet the case. It should not matter what party you belong to. This is America and we have a right to our opinion and each of us has a right to disagree with somebody else’s opinion. Our veterans helped preserve that right. All of veterans gave some, some gave all to protect our freedom to be Americans. Let us not forget that.
Memorial Day 2015 in Roggen, Colorado
Even though the rain took a break the Memorial Day event in Roggen was held in doors at the Knights of Columbus facility adjacent to Hearts of The Plains Cemetery and the Sacred Heart Church in Roggen. A well attended event, organized by the Heart of the Plains cemetery Committee, had great attendance. All were welcomed by Father Carlos with Pastor Cory Clark giving the Invocation. The Keenesburg Community Choir sang several musical presentations including America the Beautiful, the Lord’s Prayer, the Star Spangled Banner, and the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Todd Denning gave the Tribute. A retired Air Force pilot, Todd gave, at times an emotional presentation followed by a Roll Call of Veterans. American Legion Post 180 of Keenesburg, provided the Honor Guard which presented the Colors. A wonderful event celebrating our veterans and their families, recognizing their sacrifices to service to our country. All gave some and some gave all. Thanks to the Sacred Heart Cemetery Committee, the Roggen Knights of Columbus, the Keenesburg American Legion Post 180, Father Carlos, Pastor Cory Clark, Todd Denning, Bill and Linda Epple and most of all the Veteran’s and their families. This is what America is all about!
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GREELEY – The Board of Trustees of Aims Community College announced Tuesday that Dr. Leah Bornstein, President of Coconino Community College in Flagstaff, AZ, has been named President of Aims Community College, effective August 1, 2015. She will succeed Dr. Marsi Liddell who is retiring in June after a 12-year tenure as President. Dr. Bornstein’s appointment comes as the College approaches its 50th anniversary in 2017. In announcing the appointment of Dr. Bornstein, Dr. Walt Richter, chair of Aims Community College's Board of Trustees, stated "We are all extremely pleased to bring a top caliber institutional leader to Aims Community College. Leah Bornstein has an outstanding record of achievement in development, enrollment growth and is committed to building on the College's reputation as the national leader in post-secondary education.” The appointment concludes a search launched in January, led by an 11-member committee including trustees, faculty members, staff members, community leaders and a current student. The committee, chaired by Trustee Carol Ruckel, Dr. Leah Bornstein chose Dr. Bornstein from 41 applicants. "The College community can be proud that this search attracted so many high quality candidates," said Ruckel. “I'm delighted with Leah’s appointment. She brings to the position strong student success and administrative experience. I'm confident she will build on our successes here at Aims Community College." Dr. Bornstein’s employment history is diverse and far-reaching. Appointed in 2007, Dr. Bornstein has served as President of Coconino Community College in Flagstaff, AZ. Prior to joining CCC as President, Dr. Bornstein served as CEO for Colorado Mountain College Summit County Campus. She also served as Chief Academic Officer at Lamar Community College in Colorado. Dr. Bornstein was Vice President of Instruction at the Higher Colleges of Technology-Center for Education Research and Training in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; and the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University College, University of Denver, Colorado. Dr. Bornstein will be compensated at base salary of $215,000 annually. Additionally, Aims will provide a housing and vehicle allowance as well as annual contributions to a deferred retirement account.
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Weld County Commissioners Present Certificate of Retirement to Lois Millsap
During their Wednesday meeting, the Weld County Board of Commissioners presented Lois Millsap of the Weld County Sheriff’s Office with a certificate of retirement to recognize her service to Weld County and its residents. Millsap started her career with the Weld County Sheriff’s Office on October 11, 1999, in the Booking Department; she later transferred to the Work Release Department where she served as a Client Manager until her retirement this month. “Lois always greeted everyone with a smile,” said Sheriff Steve Reams. “Her positive attitude will be missed, but we wish her a great retirement.” During the meeting, Millsap was also presented with an agency retirement plaque from the Sheriff’s Office that will hang in their building. “On behalf of the Board, the Sheriff’s Office and Weld County residents, we thank you for your work and dedication to Weld County,” said Commissioner Steve Moreno. “Congratulations on retirement.” For more information about the Weld County Sheriff’s Office visit www.weldsheriff.com.
South Platte Valley Historical Society presents “ Market at the Fort”
Market at the Fort is a pop-up market place. It provides a distinctive shopping and tourist experience to folks at a one-of-a kind venue; a reconstructed Fort at the South Platte Valley Historic Park located in Fort Lupton, Colorado. The Market is held the 2nd Sunday of June; July and August from 11:00AM to 6:00PM. Get the early bird Swag Bag starting at 10:00AM, shop all the wonderful vendors. Each Market Day event is an opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in a beautiful setting. It is just $5 dollars per vehicle- load it up! Bring a car full of people. And enjoy general admission to the entire South Platte Valley Historic Park, not just the market. Be a part of the adventure. If you’re in the area on a second Sunday during the summer it’s definitely worth the trip to check it out. And be sure to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook. com/marketatthefort
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Colorado Space Grant Consortium – Payload Launch and Student Scholarships
Aims Community College was awarded a NASA/Colorado Space Grant funded project in collaboration with the University of Colorado at Boulder. The Colorado Space Grant Consortium prepares students for the workforce of tomorrow through experiences in education, hands-on research, and outreach. The Aims Engineering Academy is the Northern Colorado community college NASA/Colorado Space Grant project. Under the supervision of Aims Industrial Technology Instructor, Lee McMains, the project allowed students to design, build, and launch a payload on a high-altitude balloon Component integration and breadboarding. flight. The launch took place at Eaton Middle School on Saturday, April 11, 2015. The 2015 spring semester academy designed an experiment to measure CO2 concentrations during the approximately 3-hour flight. The students recreated an experiment performed by Colorado State University students as part of their summer launch, with a few differences. The programming was largely written in-house by the project team. The most exciting difference was that the enclosure was designed by Aims students and entirely 3D printed on the Aims campus. The payload team consisted of four Aims students. Bradley Beavers, AAS (Oil & Gas ‘15) was responsible for the electronics of the system; Sam Gale (AS ‘16) was in charge of developing the test procedures and running the tests; Alicia LaForce (AAS CAD ‘16) was the project manager for the payload enclosure; Clay Raines (AS ‘16) was responsible for bringing together all of the open-community Arduino programming Ready to Launch! - Raines, LaForce, and Gale code for various sensors and getting them to communicate to the SD card so that the measured data could be collected and analyzed. McMains, served as the Faculty Advisor for the project and principle faculty member associated with the grant. In January 2015, LaForce and Gale attended a “Balloon How-To Workshop” at the University of Colorado Discovery Center, hosted by the Colorado Space Grant Consortium (COSGC), and were named as Team Leaders for the Spring 2015 Aims Engineering Academy (AEA). As part of that workshop they built a payload that traveled on a balloon to a height of 103,212 feet, or 19.5 miles - about a third of the way to space. After the workshop, the spring academy participants began meeting at the beginning of the semester to research possible projects, develop the design of their experiment and purchase launch equipment. The team recently completed a “cooler test” to simulate running the completed system in the tropopause, the region just about our troposphere. For their participation in the academy, students received a $450 stipend and the Team Leaders received additional funds for attending the workshop. Two of the Aims participants were awarded $2,500 scholarships from the Colorado Space Grant Consortium, and LaForce is interning this summer with a NASA funded position at an aerospace company located in Colorado. In general, any academy students who transfer to four-year colleges that are part of the consortium may apply for a $2,000 scholarship and they will earn a spot on that school’s build team. According to LaForce, the Academy has provided immense opportunity, as well as opening the gateway to all that the Colorado Space Grant has to offer including NASA internships opportunities, scholarship, workshops and symposiums. “I now have experience in aerospace driven projects and have learned what is required to complete a successful launch from start to finish,” said LaForce. “This experience will prove invaluable as I continue my journey toward a career in the engineering/aerospace industries. I know my experience in the Aims Engineering Academy was very special and my life will be changed in so many positive ways,” she concluded.
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Charles Dean Francone Charles Dean Francone, 80, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015 at his home in Orchard. He was born on January 6, 1935 to Charles Milo and Helen Margaret (Stoll) Francone. Charles was born in Fort Morgan, CO but was raised in Weldona. Growing up, he helped his parents run the dairy farm they owned. As a young man he drove a semi-truck for a local company hauling cattle. He was drafted into the Army on February 10, 1958 and was sent to Fort Carson in Colorado Springs for his basic training. In July 1958 he was stationed in Neu-Ulm, Germany as Private First Class in the 546th Medical Company as a mechanic. While stationed in Germany he toured Italy, France, Austria, Spain and Germany. He spent two years overseas, returning home February 1960. Upon his return he was rehired, hauling cattle for the same local trucking company. He then met Judith Ann Weber, while she was working in Keenesburg, CO in a restaurant she was employed at. They were married on September 3, 1960. To this union they had three sons and two daughters; Bryan Francone, Brett Francone, Robert Francone, Krystal Francone Miller and Melanie Francone. In October 1961, Charles was recalled to the Army for the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was stationed in Fort Carson, CO until August of 1962. He was then honorable discharged as a SP4 and returned to work as a semi-truck driver in Fort Morgan. He raced a stock car from 1968-1974 at the Morgan County Speedway, where he won several trophies with the #33 Snoopy Car. He loved to repair, rebuild and race. He loved the thrill of the speed and competition. In 1974 he stopped racing and bought a bus and turned it into a family camper, where they enjoyed many weekends and several vacations with his family. They truly enjoyed each of the lakes and canyons they visited together. Then in 1998, Charles retired form his career as a truck driver with WDCI and began driving a school bus for Weldon Valley School until 2008. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, infant sister Joan and sister, Helen Claire Giese. He is survived by one sister, Betty Jean Moser of Oregon; his wife, Judy of Orchard; sons, Bryan and Connie Francone of Orchard, Brett and Leona Francone of Sterling, Robert and Jane Francone of Greeley; daughters, Krystal Francone Miller of Beaver City, NE and Melanie Francone of Denver, 13 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of DAV Chapter 41 in Fort Morgan. He loved his family and enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, model airplanes, steam-engine trains and (antique) tractors. He had a great sense of humor and loved to play pranks on his friends and family. He lived a great life alongside his friends and family. Charles was a great man and an amazing father. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Mass and the Celebration of Life is to be determined.
Michael “Mikey” Lee Brown Mr. Michael “Mikey” Lee Brown a long time resident of Bennett, Colorado passed away Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 in his home. Mike was born November 14, 1955 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Mike was the beloved son of Charlie and Bernadine Brown of Beulah, North Dakota/Surprise, Arizona and Verdije Emineth of Washburn, North Dakota. Mike will be missed by his loving wife, Barbara, his stepdaughters Jennifer and Shannen, his grandchildren, stepmother, mother, and two sisters, Kathy Landenberger of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Diane Nelson of Williston, North Dakota. A Celebration of Life will be held at Lulu’s in Watkins Colorado on June 6, 2015 at 4pm. All are welcome to come share a remembrance of Mikey Brown.
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Weld County Transportation Summit 2015
As transportation needs continue to grow in Northern Colorado, Weld County government has committed to hosting a half-day seminar on June 15 dedicated to sharing updates, information and concerns regarding public infrastructure north of the Denver-metro area. Details Date: Monday, June 15 Time: Doors will open at 7:30 for networking and a continental breakfast provided by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last until 2:00 p.m; lunch will be provided by Weld County. Location: Exhibition Building/Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley Cost: This event is free and open to the public; however, reservations are required How do I register: To register for the event, please call 970-3046496 ext. 3762 or email jflesher@weldgov.com and please put “Transportation Summit 2015” in the subject line. The event is free, but registration is required by June 9th. Speakers: Keynote speech by U.S. Senator Cory Gardner; Governor John Hickenlooper invited; Steve Gordon, political strategist, to speak on alternative funding ideas for transportation projects Who should come? Anyone interested in the future of transportation in Northern Colorado! Speakers Invited speakers include Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, U.S. Representative Ken Buck, U.S. Representative Jared Polis, U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter, Loveland City Councilmember Joan Schaffer, City of Fort Collins Mayor ProTem Gerry Horak, Town of Windsor Mayor John Vasquez, Chair of the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance Steve Tool, City of Greeley Mayor Tom Norton, City of Fort Lupton Mayor Tommy Holton, Town of Eaton Mayor Scott Moser, Town of Firestone Mayor Paul Sorensen, State Senator Randy Baumgardner, State Representative Brian DelGrosso. Sponsors The event is sponsored by Weld County, BizWest, Anadarko, North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region, the Highway 85 Coalition and the North I-25 Coalition.
SH71 Set for a Hard-Close Following Flood Damage
SNYDER – The permanent repair project from the 2013 floods on SH 71 was severely damaged by the 2015 floods which has caused the stretch to be closed indefinitely. Crews were forced to wait for the water to recede enough to repair the damage beneath the road and replace approximately 80 feet of roadway that washed away. The overtopping occurred while the roadway repairs were incomplete which caused a loss of the roadway. It will take weeks to repair the damage and solidify the roadway. After that, the permanent fixes will continue with traffic continuing. Detours around the area are clearly marked. CDOT is working on fixes to this road to keep this from happening in the future. The timing of this latest flooding was unfortunate. However, it did provide further insight into issues in this area which will create a new fix to the road to make it more resilient in future events. SH 71 in Morgan County provides direct access across the South Platte River between Synder and I-76 at Brush. During the 2013 flood, approximately 1,000 feet of roadway was overtopped, causing undermining of the roadway pavement and embankment. In addition, a section of roadway at milepost 181 was completely washed out. The bridge at milepost 181.5 that spans the main channel of the South Platte River sustained minor erosion around the piers and abutments. One of the goals in the repair process is to introduce certain improvements beyond bringing the road to standard to roadway facilities that were damaged and make them more resilient to similar storm events in the future. Having analyzed the damage caused during the flood event, certain design elements will be incorporated in an effort to prevent or lessen the severe damage that significant flood events can cause.
Kansas Wesleyan announces Dean’s Honor Roll
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One hundred and fifty-six Kansas Wesleyan University students were named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2015 semester. Full-time students with a semester grade point average of 3.25-3.74 and no incompletes are listed on the Dean’s Honor Roll at the end of each semester. Students named to the Spring 2015 Dean’s Honor Roll at Kansas Wesleyan include the following. The following local students have been named to the Spring 2015 Dean’s Honor Roll at Kansas Wesleyan University: Jonathan Meketuk of Lochbuie, CO Tyler Nebelsick of Keenesburg, CO
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Weld Central High School Graduating Class of 2015 Graduation Ceremony Sunday, May 24, 2 p.m.
Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Greg A Rabenhorst, Ed. D. WCHS Principal: Dale Fleming School Board Members: Bryan Haffner, President; Deb Gustafson, Vice President; Fred Jensen, Secretary; Cindy Baumgartner, Asst. Sec./ Treasurer; Candace Veldhuizen, Treasurer
Valedictorian Yohely Chapparo Salutatorian Delania Moore
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Class Flower: Snap Dragons Class Colors: Columbia Blue, Red and White Class Song: “Don’t Stop Believin” - Journey
Class Motto: “Be the change you wish to be in the world.”
Ryan Amen
Mario Ardais
Parents: Paula & John Amen; Activities: Parents: Marisa Ardais & Mario Jaurigue; Future Plans: Get a job, buy a car, and go to NHS, Soccer; Future Plans: Attend CSU. college; I will consider my life a success if I: go to college and major in something.
Jessica Beach
Parents: Thomas & Kelly Beach; Activities: Volleyball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, NHS, TSA, Science Club, Student Council, Colorado Student Leaders Institute, Keenesburg Junior Auxiliary; Future Plans: Attend Nebraska Wesleyan University to obtain a Masters of Science in nursing and Masters of Business Administration with a minor in sign language and then enter the Air Force nursing training program.
Denise Beltran
Parents: Martha & Noel Beltran; Activities: Soccer, Basketball, Dance Team, NHS, LULAC, Drama Club; Future Plans: Attend Colorado School of Mines to major in Chemical or Environmental Engineering; I will consider my life a success if I: can walk from failure to failure without losing motivation.
Kyle Beck
Parents: Dean & Joy Beck; Future Plans: Join the work force; I will consider my life a success if I: can get a good paying job and win races.
Caitie Booco
Parents: Lawrence & Angie Booco; Activities: Varsity Softball; Varsity Soccer, Science Club, TSA; Future Plans: Attend Metro State to play softball; I will consider my life a success if I: follow my dreams.
Caleb Auer
Parents: Steven & Jody Auer; Activities: Football, Track, Science Club; Future Plans: Attend the University of Wyoming and then join the Air National Guard in Wyoming; I will consider my life a success if I: am selfactualized.
Christopher Bell
Parents: Paula & Alan Bell; Activities: Football, Wrestling, Track; Future Plans: Join the work force as a pipe fitter; I will consider my life a success if I: have a good family and don’t have to worry about my bills.
Lexi Bortz Parents: Frosty & Kim Bortz; Activities: Varsity Cheer, Science Club, NHS, Track, Tennis; Future Plans: Attend CSU to major in Biomedical Engineering; I will consider my life a success if I: graduate from CSU with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and find a job within that field that will support my lifestyle.
Makayla Barrett
Alec Bates
Parents: Jeff Barret & Holly Mitchell; Activities: Parents: Jeff Bates; Future Plans: Join the Cheer, Soccer, Science Club; Future Plans: Marines; I will consider my life a success if I: Attend college for criminal justice and then change the life of someone in need. go to law school; I will consider my life a success if I: am living a happy life in my dream house.
Kaylea Bellis
Parents: Kevin & Michelle Bellis; Future Plans: Work for a year or so to move to Boulder to become a pastry chef; I will consider my life a success if I: make it past 25.
Mackenzie Burough
Parents: Valerie & Burt Burough; Activities: Band, NHS, Student Council, Science Club, TSA, Jazz Band, Knowledge Bowl, Tennis; Future Plans: Attend CSU to study biology; I will consider my life a success if I: finish school and live life to the fullest.
Hunter Bellm
Parents: Shawni LaGuardio; Activities: FFA, Science Club, NHS; Future Plans: Move to Montana and attend MSUB to study dental hygiene; I will consider my life a success if I: graduate within three years.
Jordan Campbell
Parents: Shawn Brown, Tonya Hurtado, & Henry Hurtado; Activities: Varsity Soccer, FFA, Basketball; Future Plans: Attend Aims Community College to finish Associates degree in Oil and Gas Technologies; I will consider my life a success if I: make enough money to provide for a future family and retire at a young age.
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Yadira Carbajal
Hector Carillo
Parents: Miguel Carbajal & Reyna Gomez; Activities: LULAC, FCCLA, Dance Team; Future Plans: Attend CU Boulder after attending community college for two years to achieve a profession in the medical field; I will consider my life a success if I: accomplish the goals I set for myself and become some sort of nurse.
Parents: Hector Carrillo & Mario Loya; Activities: Football; Future Plans: Start making that green paper! I will consider my life a success if I: have my own place in a couple of years and have a stable job.
Fernando Chavez
Alex Cottom
Parents: Ilda & Rafael Chavez; Activities: Soccer, Football, Basketball; Future Plans: Join the work force and do online college; I will consider my life a success if I: am able to support my whole family in any way.
Blas Deering
Parents: Cindy & Thor Deering; Activities: Art, Football, Track; Future Plans: Work hard and go to college; I will consider my life a success if I: control my life and take charge.
Nicholas Duncan
Parents: Eileen Duncan; Activities: Magic Club; Future Plans: Attend college at UNC; I will consider my life a success if I: beat Alex at generally everything and serve my country to the best of ability.
Diana Delgado
Parents: Veronica & Hugo Delgado; Activities: LULAC, Soccer; Future Plans: Attend a 2 year college and do whatever makes me happy; I will consider my life a success if I: travel to see the beauty and disasters of the world.
Alex Erker
Parents: H.J. & Beth Erker; Activities: Tennis, Choir; Future Plans: Attend Metro State to further education in aviation; I will consider my life a success if I: am doing what makes me happy.
Yohely Chaparro
Parents: Maria Portillo & Noe Chaparro; Activities: Student Council, LULAC, NHS, Science Club, Rebels United, Basketball, and Soccer; Future Plans: Attend CU Boulder as an accounting major; I will consider my life a success if I: complete my educational aspirations and find happiness in everything I will do and will become.
Lydia Crochet
Parents: Darrell &Shanon Crochet; Activities: Varsity Cheer; Future Plans: Attend college to become a sports medical physician; I will consider my life a success if I: complete college, have a beautiful family, and live a happy life to the fullest.
Samantha Dodge
Braydin Fischer
Parents: Tanya & Ronnie Fischer; Activities: Wrestling; Future Plans: Attend Ace Mud School and get engineer certificate; I will consider my life a success if I: pass Mud School and do what I love.
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Bianca Chavea
Ever Chavez
Parents: Veronica & David Chavez; Activities: LULAC, Dance Team, Yearbook; Future Plans: Attend the Empire Beauty School in Thornton, CO; I will consider my life a success if I: a done with college, working, and giving my son he best I can give him.
Parents: Ever & Guadalupe Chavez; Future Plans: Join the work force; I will consider my life a success if I: finish high school and start working so I can go to college on my own dime.
Katie Day
Amanda Dafoe
Parents: Troy & Stephanie Dafoe; Activities: Soccer, Softball, Cross Country, NHS, Rebels United, Science Club; Future Plans: Attend Northwest Kansas Tech on a soccer scholarship for Respiratory Therapy; I will consider my life a success if I: complete my Bachelors and enjoy my career.
Parents: DeWayne & Alice Day; Activities: NHS, Soccer, FCS, FFA; Future Plans: Attend UNC to study psychology and criminology; I will consider my life a success if I: make a positive difference each day.
Yeltsin Dominguez
Parents: Patsy & Luis Dominguez; Activities: LULAC; Future Plans: Attend college at Aims Community College for Oil and Gas Fields; I will consider my life a success if I: complete all the goals I have set for myself.
Sydney Fitzwater
Parents: Rick & Christy Fitzwater; Activities: Basketball; Future Plans: Attend Front Range for 2 years and then transfer to a University; I will consider my life a success if I: graduate college with a good career with friends and family.
Congratulations Graduates Class of 2015
Nicholas Dottor
Parents: Tim & Millie Blackmon; Activities: FFA; Future Plans: Attend college, join the work force, and continue military career; I will consider my life a success if I: can maintain my current job, go to college, and continue my military career.
Trina Fresquez
Parents: Angie & Rob Fresquez; Activities: Varsity Track, Varsity Cross Country, FCCLA, NHS; Future Plans: Attend Aims Community College to achieve a degree in social services; I will consider my life a success if I: had a great job in the workforce and was able to make a difference in other people’s lives.
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Cameron Fullmer
Spencer Gallegos
Dyllan Galligan
Parents: Glen & Suzi Fullmer; Activities: Football, Wrestling; Future Plans: LDS Mission; I will consider my life a success if I: have a family.
Parents: Chris & Susan Gallegos; Activities: FFA; Future Plans: Attend Wagner Caterpillar Diesel on a full ride scholarship; I will consider my life a success if I: complete the goals that I have planned.
Parents: Brian & Michelle Galligan; Activities: FFA, Basketball; Future Plans: Attend Clarendo College in Texas to study animal science and be on the meat judging team; I will consider my life a success if I: leave a legacy behind so my family has something to remember me by.
Hannah Gillmore
Patrice Gomez
DeNell Hastings
Parents: Cindy Einspahr; Activities: FFA, Choir, Basketball, Track; Future Plans: Attend West Texas A&M University to study athletic training with a minor in equine science to go on to chiropractic school for humans and animals; I will consider my life a success if I: continue my involvement in teaching the public about agriculture and can make a difference in the world. I also would like to become Miss Rodeo Colorado.
Wesley Horton
Parents: Wesley Horton & Glenda Farner; Activities: Football, Weightlifting; Future Plans: Receive Mud Engineering Degree; I will consider my life a success if I: don’t have to check the price tag on anything and all I do is swipe.
Jordan Jones
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Wyatt Hoy Parents: Malissa & Jamie Salisbury; Activities: Tennis, Band; Future Plans: Join the work force and eventually attend college to pursue a degree in History; I will consider my life a success if I: am able to look back at my life and say, “I earned this.”
Mary Elizabeth Jordan
Michael Jensen
Geovanni Garfio
Parents: Manuel & Maria Garfio; Activities: Basketball; Future Plans: Go to college to get more knowledge and receive a Bachelor’s degree; I will consider my life a success if I: buy my own Beetle, house and other things I need to survive in this world.
Robert Hernandez
Parents: Alex & Kim Hernandez; Activities: School Spirit; Future Plans: Attend University of Wyoming and drown in debt; I will consider my life a success if I: throw a 50 dollar bill out the window and not cry.
Parents: Fred & Patty Jensen; Activities: Soccer, Drama Club, TSA, NHS, Knowledge Bowl, FCS, Student Council; Future Plans: I plan to attend the Colorado School of Mines to pursue an education in engineering.
Christina Johnson
Parents: Brendt & Leah Johnson; Activities: Drama Club, Prom Committee; Future Plans: Attend Allen Community College and then transfer to KU to earn a degree in liberal arts; I will consider my life a success if I: learn as much as i can, meet new people, travel, live everyday to the fullest and, most importantly, fill my life with love and make good memories.
Jacob Klaus
Alicia Gerken
Parents: Warren & Sandra Gerken; Activities: Varsity Basketball; Future Plans: Attend CU Denver and enroll in the Public Health Program; I will consider my life a success if I: can help another person with their health.
Chanise Hoffman
Parents: Leo and Jenny Hoffmann; Activities: Soccer, Drama Club, NHS, TSA, Knowledge Bowl, Student Council; Future Plans: Attend the Colorado School of Mines to major in Geological Engineering; I will consider my life a success if I: make a difference in others’ lives.
Jaden Johnson
Guardians: Ken & Jackie Jordan; Activities: Volleyball; Future Plans: Attend college to work in social services; I will consider my life a success if I: finish college and live a happy life.
Rachel Leet
Sean Lewis
Parents: Brian Klaus; Future Plans: Attend Parents: Carla & Neal Leet; Activities: college; I will consider my life a success if Soccer, NHS, Dance Team, Keenesburg I: graduate from high school. Junior Auxiliary; Future Plans: Attend Rocky Mountain College to study math and play soccer; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy with myself.
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Veroneca Lewis
Parents: Christina & Joseph Lewis; Activities: Softball, Basketball; Future Plans: Attend Aims Community College; I will consider my life a success if I: graduate college and become an ultra-sound technician.
Molly McGee
Parents: Mary & Michael Cawley; Activities: Student Council, NHS, TSA, Science Club, Soccer; Future Plans: Attend CU Boulder to major in Neuroscience; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy.
Taylor Moya
Bailey Lonnberg
Parents: James & Jennifer Lonnberg; Activities: Football, FFA, 4H; Future Plans: Attend CSU to double major in Environmental Sciences and Wildlife Biology; I will consider my life a success if I: put my words into practice like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Faustino Mendoza
Parents: Brandi & Ray Menduza; Activities: Football; Future Plans: Attend CSU to receive a degree in architecture; I will consider my life a success if I: completely get through college with a degree and come out with a wellpaying job I love to go to everyday.
Brianna Olguin
Parents: Mike & Jodi Stonner; Activities: Varsity Softball, Soccer, Track; Future Plans: Attend Peru State University to study Forensic Psychology, while playing college softball; I will consider my life a success if I: get a well playing job and have overall happiness.
Parents: Fred & Debbie Olguin; Activities: Dance Team, Student Council, Volleyball, Band; Future Plans: Attend CSU to major in biology and become a pediatric dentist; I will consider my life a success if I: accomplish my career goals and am happy.
Giselle Padilla
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Shayne Mayber
Jacob Maniscalco
Parents: Heather & Charles Maniscalco; Activities: Basketball; Future Plans: Further education while playing basketball at any college; I will consider my life a success if I: do what I want to do, get closer with God, and play basketball somewhere.
Alejandro Millan
Laura Miller
Parents: Rebecca Miller; Activities: Band, Choir, Drama Club; Future Plans: Attend college; I will consider my life a success if I: finish my senior year with a bang.
Guadalupe Olivas
Parents: Maria & Nivardo Olivas; Activities: Student Council, Soccer, Rebels United, Choir, Managed Boys Soccer and Basketball; Future Plans: Finishing Associates degree with Morgan Community College and begin career in interpretation; I will consider my life a success if I: have started my career at the age of 20.
Stephanie Paxton
Parents: Steve & Cheryl Paxton; Activities: Tennis, Drama Club, Student Council, FCS, NHS; Future Plans: Finish Associates degree at Aims Community College and then become a missionary; I will consider my life a success if I: do God’s work.
You’re off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So.... get on your way!
Ahren Ouellette
Activities: Football; Future Plans: Attend trade school for welding; I will consider my life a success if I: find a job that I enjoy going to every morning and make a good salary.
Ashley Perez
Parents: Janelle & Antonio Perez; Activities: Track, Basketball, Cross Country, FCCLA; Future Plans: Obtain Associates Degree in Exercise Science, attend a four year college for personal training, and continue to run track and field there; I will consider my life a success if I: challenge myself to the fullest, always give my best no matter how hard it is and always remember if life gets tough it will get better, your just getting over a big wall.
Ashley McCain
Parents: Tammy & Scott McCain; Activities: Varsity Soccer, Softball, FFA, Horse Judging; Future Plans: Join the U.S. Navy; I will consider my life a success if I: travel the beautiful world and see everything there is to see.
Delaina Moore
Parents: Pilar Van Vliet; Activities: Student Council, Drama Club, FCS, Knowledge Bowl, NHS, Dance Team, Choir, TSA; Future Plans: Attend the Colorado School of Mines and pursue an education in engineering; I will consider my life a success if I: feel successful.
Ashley Overman
Parents: Christina Miles & Willy Overman; Activities: Varsity Basketball, Track, Volleyball, NHS; Future Plans: Attend the nursing program at Colorado Mesa University, already having obtained an Associates degree of applied sciences and arts; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy and have a well-paying job.
Makayla Pfauth
Parents: Peter & Karyn Pfauth; Activities: Cheerleading, NHS; Future Plans: Attend Adams State University as a pre-nursing major; I will consider my life a success if I: graduate college with a bachelor of science in nursing and get a job in New Zealand to be close to my family.
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Crysta Pfeffer
Parents: Joan Pfeffer & Brian Lapour; Activities: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Softball; Future Plans: Attend Northwest Kansas Technical College to play soccer; I will consider my life a success if I: make ample amounts of money and I am happy.
Christopher Quinn
Parents: Danny & Michelle Quinn; Activities: Soccer, Basketball, Baseball; Future Plans: Attend college at UNC; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy.
Enrique Rodriguez
Parents: Sonia & Enrique Rodriguez Jr.; Activities: Magic Club; Future Plans: Join the work force; I will consider my life a success if I: have a good house and good job.
Bella Schroeder
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Parents: Todd & Audrey Schroeder; Activities: Basketball, Soccer; Future Plans: Attend Aims Community College and then transfer to a University to be a criminal investigator; I will consider my life a success if I: solve crimes and help families.
Leah Post
Ascension Rangel
Parents: Marcos Rangel; Future Plans: Join the work force in the construction industry; I will consider my life a success if I: always do my best and be good friends with others.
Jayra Rodriguez
Parents: Omar & Sandra Rodriguez; Activities: LULAC, Manage Boy’s Soccer; Future Plans: Attend Front Range Community College and then transfer to CU Boulder to become an Oral Surgeon; I will consider my life a success if I: accomplish everything I have said I wanted to.
Kaylynn Sheldon
Parents: Terry & Holly Sheldon; Activities: Soccer, Softball, FFA; Future Plans: Attend Laramie County Community College to study dental hygiene; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy.
Ashley Price
Parents: Cliff Price Jr. & Tammie Dunn; Activities: Basketball, Choir, Volleyball, NHS, Science Club; Future Plans: Attend UNC to study Health and Sciences; I will consider my life successful if I: help other people live healthy and inspire lives!
Laziah Rick
Parents: Steve Rick & Janet Jensen; Future Plans: Go to massage therapy and then start schooling for psychology and sociology; I will consider my life a success if I: complete my plans after graduation.
Laura Rosling
Parents: Kit & Helen Rosling; Activities: Drama Club, NHS; Future Plans: Attend UNC for elementary education; I will consider my life a success if I: have taught children how to be open minded thinkers.
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Maxanne Shuck
Parents: Sue Shuck & Tom Byrans; Activities: Swim Team (Brighton); Future Plans: Attend Aims Community College; I will consider my life a success if I: graduate college and get a BMW.
Kylie Queisner
Parents: Patrick Queisner & Billie Stam; Activities: NHS, Science Club, Varsity Soccer, Manage Girl’s Basketball; Future Plans: Attend Metro State to major in Hospitality Management with a minor in Event Management; I will consider my life a success if I: become very successful woman and have a cute house and family.
Maesyn Ries
Parents: Mike & Dee Ries; Activities: Varsity Volleyball, Basketball, Track; Future Plans: Attend college to earn a degree in the health sciences to become a physical therapist; I will consider my life a success if I: finish college, start my college, and travel the world.
Liana Rosling
Parents: Kit & Helen Rosling; Activities: Drama Club, NHS; Future Plans: Attend UNC for elementary education; I will consider my life a success if I: teach children how to be a good person.
Faviola Simental
Parents: Santos & Sonia Simental; Activities: LULAC, Science Club, FCCLA, NHS; Future Plans: Attend college and then go to work; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy and make a good living.
Nathan Quinby
Parents: Autumn & Keith Quinby; Activities: football; Future Plans: Attend college; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy.
Alondra Robles
Parents: Arturo Robles; Future Plans: Join the work force and then attend college; I will consider my life a success if I: make bank and am happy with my job.
Brennen Sampson
Parents: Greg & Dawn Sampson; Activities: Football, Basketball, Tennis; Future Plans: Attend Colorado Mesa University; I will consider my life a success if I: am able to provide for my family and am a good father.
Taylor Sitzman
Parents: Curt & Judy Sitzman; Activities: Basketball, FFA; Future Plans: Attend college; I will consider my life a success if I: achieve my career.
Congratulations to the Class of 2015 Best Wishes for Your Future Special Congratulations to Kyle Sloan, Alicia Gerken, Guadulupe Olivas
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Kyle Sloan
Sarah Smith
Parents: Brian & Lois Sloan; Activities: Soccer; Future Plans: Attend Lincoln College of Technology to become a diesel mechanic; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy with the choices I made and have no regrets while living life to the fullest.
Parents: Geneva & Robbie Smith; Activities: Knowledge Bowl; Future Plans: Attend college; I will consider my life a success if I: get a good job.
Jacob Streit
Theresa Thomas
Parents: Anne & Christopher Streit; Activities: Football, Baseball, FFA; Future Plans: Attend to Lincoln College of Technology for a diesel technician certificate; I will consider my life a success if I: complete college and stick with a good paying and benefiting career.
Jenna Triplett
Parents: Christine Reeder & Kieth Triplett; Activities: Drama Club, NHS, Choir; Future Plans: Attend DU to major in psycology; I will consider my life a success if I: become the intelligent and wonderful woman that my friends and family know that I am. I’ll steer my life in the right direction and achieve my goals one way or another.
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Tanner Stanzel
Parents: Melinda & Brad Stanzel; Activities: Softball, FBLA, Debate; Future Plans: Attend Adams State then transfer to medical school to pursue a career in biological science; I will consider myself a success if I: achieve my goals both career wise as well as achieving happiness.
Dana Thompson
Parents: Josh Thompson & Rebecca Ramirez; Activities: Drama Club, Impressions; Future Plans: Attend UNC to major in elementary education; I will consider my life a success if I: be the best I can be.
Elizabeth Whittington
Anastasia Steinbrecker
Parents: Doug & Tina Hines; Activities: Science Club, FCCLA; Future Plans: Attend Aims Community College for Pre-Nursing and then transfer to UNC; I will consider my life a success if I: am doing what I love and I am surrounded by friends and family.
Dante Thornton
Parents: JoAnne Thornton & Melissa Dobbs; Activities: Football; Future Plans: Attend college and become either an architectural or petroleum engineer; I will consider my life a success if I: own my own house and have a big dog.
Dylan Wolf
Parents: Steven & Diane Whittington; Activities: Tennis; Future Plans: Attend Aims Community College and join the work force; I will consider my life a success if I: can get out of my parents’ house, start my own photography studio, and travel the world.
Dustin Wroblewski
Parents: Tammy & Joe Wroblewski; Activities: Football, FFA, Basketball; Future Plans: Attend Aims Community College and receive welding degree; I will consider my life a success if I: make is past 20 years old!
Bill Stonner
Parents: William Stonner; Activities: Game Club; Future Plans: Attend college on a scholarship; I will consider my life a success if I: graduate from high school and go to college to get a degree for a good job.
Bailey Toman
Parents: Patrick & Heidi Toman; Activities: Volleyball; Future Plans: Attend college on a volleyball scholarship; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy and successful doing what I love and living my life to the fullest with no regrets in the end.
Taylor Woolverton
Parents: David Woolverton & Megan Malara; Future Plans: Attend Aims Community College and then transfer to UNC to get a degree in business; I will consider my life a success if I: have achieved true happiness.
Erin Zimbelman
Parents: Jill Zimbelman; Activities: Dance Team, Drama Club, NHS, Student Council, Knowledge Bowl, Track, Band, Choir; Future Plans: Attend CSU to major in psychology; I will consider my life a success if I: am blissfully and utterly happy.
Best Wishes to the Graduates of 2015 from Careers World Wide! If you want to drive for the best... You have to train with the best!!
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Weld Central Seniors for whom pictures were not available Jesse Alvarliz
Parents: Dawn Alvarliz; Activities: Online School; Future Plans: Attend Colorado School of Trades; I will consider my life a success if I: open my own business and it is successful.
Dale Ballinger
Parents: Susan Price, Jason Price, & Chad Ballinger; Activities: Track, Drama Club; Future Plans: Join the work force and then attend college; I will consider my life a success if I: make one person happy.
Osvaldo Ibanez
Parents: Esperanza & Francisco Ibanez; Future Plans: Work for a year and then get welder certification; I will consider my life a success if I: don’t have to worry about money.
Caleb Lunning
Parents: Robin & Brian Lunning; Activities: Drama Club; Future Plans: Join the work force and attend college; I will consider my life a success if I: am happy.
Graduation is not the end, it’s the beginning! Best Wishes to all the 2015 Graduates
Jorge Calvillo Jr.
Parents: Jorge & Blanca Calvillo; Activities: A couple sports; Future Plans: Attend Metro State and major in business management; I will consider my life a success if I: own my own successful business and give the business to mu future kids.
Deiise Flores
Parents: Elvia Melendrez & Isaias Flores; Activities: LULAC, Yearbook; Future Plans: Attend Aims Community College for 2 years and then transfer to CSU; I will consider my life a success if I: put an effort on accomplishing all my school education and getting what I have been working for during my entire life.
Norberto Melendez
Parents: Norberto Melendez & Estela Cruz; Activities: Cross Country, Tennis, Football, Basketball; Future Plans: Join the work force; I will consider my life a success if I: can have my own farm.
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Kayla Ocker
Parents: Becky Hocuerton; Activities: Track, Photography, Art; Future Plans: Attend college; I will consider my life a success if I: make a good living and way of life for myself.
Dana Thompson
Zachariah Helgeson
Future Plans: Join the work force and later attend trade school; I will consider my life a success if I: come home and I’m not broke.
David Herrera
Parents: Jennifer Delonardis & Juan Herrera; Activities: FFA, Catering, FBLA, Videogame Club; Future Plans: Join the work force and then attend college; I will consider my life a success if I: am able to live a happy life without any regrets or problems.
Parents: Josh Thompson & Rebecca Ramirez; Activities: Drama Club, Impressions; Future Plans: Attend UNC to major in elementary education; I will consider my life a success if I: be the best I can be.
Christian Wadley
Parents: Scott Wadley & Julie Schmidt; Activities: Track, FFA; Future Plans: Attend college with interests in game design, game art, and game programming; I will consider my life a success if I: make enough money from my job to be happy.
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Senate Coalition To Introduce Bill Providing Access To Epilepsy Treatment
Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), along with Senate co-sponsors Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), and Michael Bennet (D-CO), announced today they are introducing the Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2015 in the United States Senate to exempt from the Controlled Substances Act strains of therapeutic hemp used to fight seizures in children and adults suffering from intractable epilepsy. These strains, which include the commonly known Charlotte’s Web, contain less than 0.3% of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana, and have significant medical benefits due to high concentrations of cannabidiol (CBD). Other anti-seizure treatments are ineffective more often than not, but families have found success using therapeutic hemp oil, which is legal in the majority of states but still banned under the Controlled Substances Act. The conflict between federal and state law has forced many families to choose between their homes and adequate treatment for their loved ones. Gardner and Wyden’s legislation would lift federal prohibitions on this treatment option and provide access for patients across the country. The bill has the support of the Epilepsy Foundation, a national non-profit group that advocates for individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures. It is also supported by The Coalition for Access Now, a nonprofit organization led by families advocating for this important therapy. Senators Gardner and Wyden, fellow co-sponsors, and members of families affected by the legislation will be holding a press conference on Wednesday, May 13 at 12:30 p.m. on the Capitol grounds. “This bill would provide children and adults alike with access to medicine they need to treat
life-threatening conditions,” Gardner said. “Colorado has become a haven for people in need and parents desperate to pursue treatment for their children. Making this medicine available nationwide is the right thing to do, and would help families cope with these serious illnesses.” “Oregon voters have spoken clearly in favor of laws that allow the medical and recreational use of marijuana. But federal laws are out of step and needless barriers remain,” Wyden said. “Caught in the middle are kids and other patients who suffer from debilitating seizures that could be more effectively treated with easier access to medically effective CBD cannabis strains. That’s what this bill does and that’s why it’s important. This bill will make it possible for people in need to get access to a potential lifesaver and to live healthier, more carefree lives. I thank Sen. Gardner for his work on this issue and I urge all my colleagues to embrace this legislation.” “We shouldn›t let outdated federal drug policy get in the way of medicine that could make a huge difference in the lives of struggling children,” said Merkley. “This legislation will ensure that families of children suffering from seizures have access to treatments that can provide them with a better quality of life,” said Isakson. “The legislation also removes federal barriers for Georgia families who want to bring the cannabis oil back to Georgia in order to administer medical treatment in the comfort of their own home. I’ve always been a supporter of research and innovation as a leading driver in finding new and improved treatment options for those affected by diseases and disorders.” “This important legislation will help bring relief to thousands of suffering children nationwide,” Hatch said. “Cannabidiol has been shown to dramatically reduce seizures in children with intractable epilepsy. At the same time, it does not produce any sort of ‘high’ because the THC content is so low. Although I remain steadfastly opposed to marijuana legalization, I recognize that certain compounds in the marijuana plant may be useful for treating medical conditions. Where, as with cannabidiol, it is possible to isolate these compounds in a way that eliminates any sort of psychoactive effect, I support allowing people to use them to treat illness and improve their lives.” “Cannabidiol has shown it can significantly reduce the number of seizures for kids with epilepsy,” Bennet said. “No parent wants to see their child suffer. At the very least, we should ease these restrictions to ensure that families have access to the medicine that their kids need.” BACKGROUND INFORMATION Nearly 3 million Americans suffer from «intractable epilepsy» — characterized by frequent, uncontrolled seizures that place tremendous strain on the patient, often resulting in serious physical problems including brain damage and even death. Charlotte’s Web is named for Charlotte Figi, an 8-year-old Colorado resident who was diagnosed as an infant with Dravet Syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy. As the disease progressed, Charlotte eventually came to suffer as many as 300 grand mal seizures in a week. After having exhausted all other treatment options and doing significant research, Charlotte’s parents tried using a low-THC, high-CBD strain of marijuana, ingested as an oil. The results were immediate and significant: Charlotte’s seizures, and their intensity, were significantly reduced. Instead of suffering dozens per day, she now suffers just a handful per month, and usually in her sleep. In the years since marijuana was legalized in Colorado, many individuals and families have flocked to the state in order to obtain the medicine for themselves or loved ones suffering from conditions that are treated by the drug. Legalizing this medication nationwide would prevent families from having to uproot and move long distances just to have access to medicines available in some states but not others.
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Dry Creek 4-H News
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Tractor supply bake sale On April 26,2015 the Dry Creek 4-H club got together at the Brighton Tractor Supply and Kat Marty, Kaitlyn Bryant, Kendal Powell, Morgan Williams, Hannah Kent, brought baked goods for a fund raiser for our club,also there is truck raffle tickets to win an new Ford F-150 4 by 4 truck, 5$ for 1,20$ for 5 tickets, to get some tickets contact any Dry Creek 4-H club member. Catch a Calf Three of the Dry Creek 4-H club members participated in Catch a Calf at Stock Show in Denver.May 2 is when Kat Marty,Kendal Powell and Morgan Williams got their calves. Look for them at stock show!! Petting Zoo On April 24,2015 the Dry Creek Club got together in Strasburg and members brought animals like Cows,Donkey,Chickens,Lambs,Goats,Rabbit,and more!This day was all about having fun and letting everyone have a good time. Kirk Stierwalt Clinic On April 11 & 12 Kirk Stierwalt came out from Oklahoma and the Dry Creek club got together at the old arena north of Strasburg and he helped us and taught us to clip our steers,heifers and some on showmanship.It was a great time there.
Weld Food Bank Corporate Food Challenge Kicks Off on May 29
2015 marks the 11th anniversary of this year’s Corporate Food Challenge, designed to bring your company, municipality or organization together for a great team building experience all in the name of hunger relief in Weld County. You and your team will have the chance to compete for bragging rights by raising the most funds, donating the most food or dedicating the most volunteer hours. Regardless of the size of your company, you have a chance to win our four top awards because all Corporate Food Challenge points are divided by the number of employees each company has. In previous years companies of every size have walked away with the top prizes. More importantly, you will make a significant impact in the lives of those struggling with food insecurity in our community. Last year, in just one of our children’s feeding programs, we cooked 85,624 hot meals from our commercial kitchen which were distributed to hungry children across Weld County. Furthermore, for every dollar your employees raise we can provide six meals to someone who is hungry. Please join us for our annual Corporate Food Challenge kick off breakfast, May 29 at 8am, here at the Weld Food Bank. You can pick up your barrels and messaging materials, schedule your volunteer hours and enjoy a great light breakfast prepared by our own Chef Natalie. To sign up your business or company complete attached brochure and send it to cheri@ weldfoodbank.org or call Cheri at 356-2199 x312.
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MCREA Awards Lineworker Scholarships
Morgan County REA is pleased to announce that Garret Basler from the Akron area and Jorden Jole from Merino have each been selected to receive a $7,500 Morgan County REA Electric Lineworker Scholarship. Proceeds from Morgan County REA’s Annual Invitational Golf Tournament are used to fund the lineworker scholarship program. Qualified applicants must reside in Morgan County REA’s service area or have parents or guardians who do, and who will attend an approved lineworker training program as a full-time student. MCREA’s service area includes all of Morgan County and portions of Logan, Weld, Adams, Arapahoe and Washington counties. Scholarship winners may use any remaining funds from the scholarships for living and/or working expenses after paying tuition, fees, books, tools and equipment. The scholarship recipients are not required to work at Morgan County REA after graduating line worker school. Garret Basler Jorden Jole Scholarship recipients are selected by a committee comprised from the MCREA Operations Department. The committee’s decisions are based on a number of factors, including academics, school and community participation, work experiences, and a student statement of goals and aspirations. Organized in 1937, Morgan County Rural Electric Association is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by the people they serve. MCREA strives to provide goods and services that enhance the quality of life in rural America.
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Tree Identification Book from Arbor Day Foundation Helps People Identify Colorado Tree Species
The Arbor Day Foundation has a book that helps people identify trees with a simple, step-by-step process. The book, What Tree Is That?, is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization. What Tree Is That? is a fun, easy-to-use tree identification guide that features handdrawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinct characteristics of many tree species. Nature lovers and professional arborists alike have called this pocket field guide a must-have, user-friendly resource. Its beautiful, full-color illustrations are in precise detail and depict natural colors, shapes, and textures so users can make a positive species identification in just a few easy steps. The Arbor Day Foundation offers this book to help people identify trees in Colorado and throughout the Western region of the United States. What Tree Is That? uses a unique step-by-step approach for identifying the species of each tree, explaining what to look for in the shape of the leaves, differences in the leaf stems and twig structures, and specific characteristics of fruits, flowers, buds, and bark. “Our What Tree Is That? pocket guide is an ideal resource for developing a greater appreciation for trees,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “The Arbor Day Foundation strives to help people enjoy and appreciate trees, and we feel our pocket field guide will do just that.” What Tree is That? is also available as an online interactive version at arborday.org. To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your name, address, and $5 for each guide to What Tree Is That?, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410. You can also order the book online at arborday.org.
June 3, 2015
Aging with respect and dignity
The rights of the unresponsive
My name is Barbara. I can’t tell anyone my name because I have lost the ability to speak. I used to be a dancer, but I can no longer move without help. I am bedridden and I live in a nursing home. I’ve wet myself, but I can’t push my call light. I am in pain, but no one knows that I am suffering. I’m still here even though you can’t hear me say it. Residents, like Barbara in my fictitious example, who are unable to communicate effectively, are often the least visited and receive the least stimulation of all nursing home populations. Many are in their 90’s and 100’s and have outlived their support systems. Even with a strong support system, we all depend upon staff to recognize the resident needs and to provide care. How do we know that the care is happening when the resident cannot tell us? As an Ombudsman, I can only hope to be effective if I visit an unresponsive resident on a routine basis. I look for a pattern that tells me a story about the resident’s care. I observe the resident’s appearance and compare it from one visit to the next. Is the resident clean? Does the resident look comfortable? While I am there does the staff check on the resident? Keep in mind that a small change in a facial expression or body language can indicate discomfort or pleasure. These residents have the right to have an activity tailored to their specific needs. In the case of an unresponsive resident, this may mean that a staff member sits quietly holding the resident’s hand. Perhaps a volunteer could read to the resident or play music suited to the resident’s taste. Providing the activity is important! Recommend activities that you know your loved one would enjoy. Ultimately, the answer is that the nursing home must have sufficient staff. To determine if there is sufficient staffing to enhance the quality of life, the staffing regulations ask if “residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently (e.g., each half hour) for safety, comfort, positioning and to offer fluids and provision of care”. Be aware that the frequency that a resident is checked on is part of their individualized care plan and may vary between residents. The intent of staffing regulations is to assure that sufficient qualified staff is available to meet residents’ needs and enhance their quality of life. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of certified nursing assistants and nursing homes have to balance profits with staffing costs. The Attorney General from New Mexico has brought suit against a nursing home company that operates in 10 states including Colorado for insufficient staffing that resulted in substandard resident care. New Mexico’s common sense approach calculates the total minutes that are required to care for the residents and then compares that to actual staff hours worked. If the suit is successful, other states may take the same approach to identify nursing homes where residents are not receiving adequate care because of insufficient staffing. There are ways that you can help. Call your ombudsman if you have questions. Consider volunteering to visit these vulnerable residents. Let your political representatives at all levels of government know that enforcement of current regulations and quality nursing home care is important to you. Marlene Miller, Lead Ombudsman, serving Morgan, Yuma and Washington 970-8482277 Erin LeBlanc Ombudsman, serving Logan, Phillips and Sedgwick 970-854-2949 Jonelle Roberts, Ombudsman, ombudsnecolo@gmail.com
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VA Intransigence
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The Aurora VA hospital, which readers of this newsletter are well aware has long been a major problem, is now looking at even more trouble due to the intransigence of the VA. After the Army Corps of Engineers came on the project a few months ago, at my insistence, it determined that the VA’s plans actually cost about three times the original budgeted amount. Once that was announced, I fully expected the VA would find ways to bring down the cost from the newly-estimated $1.73 billion but to date it has not done so. In fact, the VA was asked at numerous Congressional hearings to identify ways to bring the cost down and warned that doing so was essential to the project moving forward. Unfortunately, the VA has so far refused to cut a penny from the project, and its refusal has now put future funding to complete the hospital at risk. Not only that, but the VA’s “solution’ is a proposal to pay for the nearly billion dollars in cost overruns by delaying other vetU.S. Representative erans projects around the country. My colleagues in Congress Mike Coffman have made it clear, repeatedly, that diverting funds meant for their states’ veterans to pay for the VA’s mismanagement of the hospital in Aurora is a non-starter. This is unfortunately not the first time the VA has kept its head lodged firmly in the sand. It took the VA over two years to even acknowledge that the Aurora VA hospital was over budget, despite my efforts since 2013 to make its leadership realize how out-of-control the hospital construction project had become. The VA only admitted it even had a problem after the general contractor forced the VA into litigation where it was dealt a stinging rebuke and lost on all of the contractor’s claims. Now the VA is refusing to acknowledge what Congress has been telling it for months. The entire Colorado delegation has been urging the VA to adapt to the realities it has created. With the project expected to run out of funds at the end of the month, I urge the VA to wake up and get Congress a plan, and fast. This time the plan needs to lower the cost of the completing the project and find ways to pay for the remaining cost overruns through reforms that lead to cost savings within the VA instead of shortchanging veterans in other states. It remains my top priority to make sure that this hospital is completed to serve those who have served us but I can’t do this alone and the VA has to do its part. Sincerely, Mike Coffman, U.S. Representative http://coffman.congressnewsletter.net
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Hickenlooper, Gardner Talk Fracking
Today nearly 300 business and political leaders met downtown to discuss how the oil and gas industry supports Colorado’s economy and other opportunities for entrepreneurship. In front of a full crowd, attendees listened to bipartisan oil and gas proponents U.S. Senator Cory Gardner and Governor John Hickenlooper discuss how oil and gas operations and jobs support other areas of Colorado’s economy. “It’s no coincidence that the two big winners in the 2014 election are strong supporters of fracking,” Vital for Colorado Board Chair Peter Moore said. “Like Governor Hickenlooper and Senator Gardner, Colorado in general gets how vital energy development is to the future of our state.” In addition to local economic impacts, Hickenlooper and Gardner touched on topics ranging from local attempts to ban hydraulic fracturing to a discussion of expanding opportunities for global oil exports. Hickenlooper made a strong pitch for people to come together for fracking Photo by Jennifer Burch saying, “We should get the partisanship out of it. This is one of the greatest opportunities this country has ever had.” Gardner echoed those sentiments calling Colorado’s energy opportunities the “envy of the world. Let’s keep it going.” “The response to this important discussion represents the incredible interest shared by numerous sectors of our local economy,” Moore said. “Today’s bipartisan dialogue illustrates how many industries, jobs and entrepreneurs rely on this important industry as we look to expand the thousands of voices supporting responsible development.” Vital for Colorado hosted the invite-only breakfast held at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Denver. About Vital for Colorado Vital for Colorado is a broad coalition of business and civic leaders formed to support responsible energy development. More than 35,000 chambers, organizations, business and Coloradans have signed its pro-energy pledge. For more information, go to www.vitalforcolorado.com
Timothy Pierce, Hillrose, Named to President’s List at Bob Jones University
Timothy Pierce, a Senior Exercise Science major of Hillrose, was among approximately 480 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2015 President’s List. This President’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher GPA. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University is a biblically faithful, Christian liberal arts university focused on educating the whole person to reflect and serve Christ. BJU offers a unique blend of rigorous academic programs, discipleship, and character and leadership development. We are committed to the truth of Scripture and to pursuing excellence in all we do.
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Feeders and Friends continue giving tradition
2015 Marked Top Year for Annual Fundraiser
By Barbara Baker Over the past 12 years, the small, but mighty ranch-based group known as Feeders and Friends, have raised just at a half million dollars which it has given to 12 deserving families. During a celebratory dinner last week, the group presented the last of the proceeds it raised at its August 2014 event to Cody Waitley and his parents. Cody, 17, was in dire need of a new heart last year. The son of Doug and Mary Kay Waitley, he had Dilated Cardio-myopathy, a disease of the heart muscle. It was one thing to hope that a matching donor might be identified, but it was also daunting how much such a gift would end up costing. Aware of his circumstances, the Feeders and Friends organization identified Cody to be the recipient of their fundraising. The group was able, in the end, to donate $64,000 to the family. Feeders and Friends have, over the past 12 years, managed to perfect a fundraising machine that is the awe of many other non-profit groups. The one day event, always held the third Saturday of August, has raised between $26,000 and $64,000 each year. Organizers plan a feedlot rodeo, inviting teams from area ranches and feedlots to come and compete in the event, paying out a certain percent of the entry fee back to the top three
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winning teams. Some proceeds come from a Calcutta held each year and food is served during the day from the barn on the 4-H grounds. But, the real money is raised during a late afternoon to evening auction. Beautiful Western art, halves of beef, equine equipment, John Deere toys, home baked goodies, metal art, and many other items are donated to the event by area businesses and individuals and then sold to generous buyers. Generous buyers, most of who live within a 50 mile radius of New Raymer. Ranch people. Feedlot owners. Retirees. They give and they give well, all to honor the family of a young person who has either died too soon, or who is in a dire situation medically and needs financial help. Sometimes the proceeds are used to pay for medical care and other expenses and sometimes the money is put into a foundation to pay out scholarship awards over time in the name of the honoree. “The majority of our fundraising comes from the auction,” says Verlyn Mahan, treasurer of the Feeders and Friends organization. “The items start selling well and they sell well clear to the end. Our supporters understand that it is for charity and they come prepared to give to a good cause,” he adds. At no time was the giving spirit of this event more prevalent than it was this last year. The feedlot rodeo, which is usually a little wild and always entertaining, usually attracts about 25 teams who pay a significant entry fee. They like to compete in front of the crowd and naturally, they hope to win back a little bit of their entry fee, or the prize buckles that are awarded each year. However, in 2014, Mary Kay Waitley (far right) expresses her gratitude to the Feeders and Friends group as due to an outbreak of vesicular stomatishe talks about what it means to have her son tis in horses in this part of the state, the back. Pictured left to right are Verlyn Mahan, rodeo portion of the event had to be canTreasurer of Feeders and Friends, Cody Waitley celled. In their generous tradition, about and Doug Waitley. Cody, who had a heart transplant this past year, has made a wonderful half of those who had entered the event, did not ask for their entry fees back, but recovery to date. (Courtesy Photo) said to donate it to the fundraiser. Even without the actual rodeo taking place, this was the group’s most successful money-raising year so far. The day wasn’t a total loss. Organizers put their heads together and came up with an Ag Olympics competition where teams of youngsters and others could compete on foot doing various rodeo and ag-related tasks. A few of the feedlot and ranch teams actually showed up and competed in the fast footed action. Several area FFA Chapters came to compete. The crowd that showed up was still entertained. Feeders and Friends is now making plans for the 2015 event which will be held on Saturday, August 15th. The recipient of this year’s funds will be announced soon, after all the upfront details are handled. In the meantime, the dedicated volunteers are taking care of business. “We’ve done this for 12 years,” says Mahan. “Everyone knows what they have to do and they get it done.” The faithful few will be dividing and Feeder and Friends committee members Monty conquering in the months to come, and Sandy Younglund of New Raymer (center and some out soliciting auction donations, right) and others listen intently as Mary Kay Wait- others planning the food arrangeley (foreground) shows them a slide show of her ments, some of them lining up the son’s progress since receiving a heart transplant. cattle and the help for the day. (Courtesy Photo) Cody and his parents stood before the group as they received a final check representing the last of the proceeds raised in 2015. “I know the hours it took for you to do this event,” Mary Kay Waitley said, choking back tears, adding “You gave up hours and hours so you could benefit and bless us and we are so very grateful.” Cody, who now looks like a picture of health, was all grins, shaking his head in agreement to what his mother told the group. Following the dinner, Mary Kay had a laptop that had photos on it of the transformation Cody’s made since his heart transplant. Many in the room took time to see the pictures and appreciate how far the young man has come. The before pictures show a shadow of a kid, extremely thin and pale. Some of the core group of Feeders and Friends are individuals from that community who lost a child and were previously benefactors of the event. According to Mahan, each recipient’s family is invited to become part of the organization Memorials have been established in honor of Lacy Miller, Fort Collins (2003), Andi Whitlock, New Raymer (2004), Shane Ellis, Briggsdale (2005), Bret Trunbull, Torrington, WY (2006), Jed Michal, Flagler (2007) Kasey Jo (Walker) Warner, New Raymer (2008), Jesse Samber, Stoneham (2009), Austin Beckner, Crook (2010), Justin Covelli, Fort Morgan (2011), Kylan Neinhauser, Peetz (2012), Jaycie Love, Loveland (2013) and Cody Waitley, Sterling (2014). For these families who have been blessed, and then choose to get involved--even if their own child could not be saved, they find great reward in helping save that of another. Anyone interested in donating auction items for the August event may contact Toby Nelson at 970-895-2335 or Mahan at 970-373-7100to make arrangements.
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Hello sunshine! Thank you to all who came to the Memorial Day Paver Dedication. It was a beautiful day. Hopefully everyone made it through the graduation and the celebrations. Not a lot going on at the Legion this month. Thursday the 4th is the Legion dinner/ meeting. On Friday the 12th is the Junior Auxiliary dinner. That rounds from 6-8pm. On Saturday the 13th, is Keenesburg Days. That is always a lot of fun. Bar-B-Que cook off, vendors, and live music. That will be from 11am through 5pm. Don’t forget Flag Day on June 14. The Legion sells flags if you need one. Happy Fathers Day June 21. Enjoy your June. Make some good memories!
American Legion Post 180, Keenesburg, asks for your help: With our weather, occasionally our flags on Main Street and Woodward Avenue come down. Please pick the flag up and bring it to the Legion Building or call 303-732-4271 and we will come pick the flag up. Thank you in advance for the assistance.
Weld Food Bank Among Top Charities in US
Charity Navigator, America’s leading independent charity evaluator, was founded in 2001. Their mission is to help donors find non-profit charities that exhibit financial health along with accountability and transparency. They have developed an unbiased, objective numbers-based rating system to evaluate over 8,000 charities across America. In their efforts to best inform the public, Charity Navigator compiles yearly “Top 10” lists to highlight charities worth giving to, as well as ones to avoid. Of the lists, one stands above the rest. The “10 Top-Notch Charities” looks at high-performing charities that excel in three areas: (1) financial, (2) accountability & transparency and (3) results. Charity Navigator explains, “This [list] tells us that these 10 charities adhere to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and that they execute their missions in a fiscally responsible way.” Weld Food Bank is proud to announce that it is ranked sixth “Top-Notch” charity in the country. Bob O’Connor, Executive Director at Weld Food Bank said, “We are very pleased by the rating that Charity Navigator has given us. This is thanks to the hard work of our board, staff and the amazing community that help us to get food out in a safe and effective manner. We pride ourselves in being good stewards of our donor’s money with 97.8% of monetary donations going to help feed hungry people.” To learn more about Charity Navigator and to view the food bank’s profile, visit their website at www.charitynavigator.org.
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Hoyt Home Circle Club Continues Work on Quilt
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The Hoyt Home Circle Club held its annual spring luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at noon at the Hoyt Community Center. Hostesses were Barb Chilcote, Carol Becker, Charlene Shaver, Deb Mobley, Elsie Naill, Ginger Lingo, Mamie Romero, Martha Allen, Pam Bland, Phyllis Musgrave, Rosie Hirchert, and Ruth Anderson. The luncheon was attended by guests Rhonda Fricke, Katharina Washburn, Sheree Baessler, Marilyn Roatch, Opal Cooper, Florence Barnett, Anna Beran, Barbara Teets, Pat Frihauf, Windy Sawall, Betty Jane McDaniel, Joan Wilson, Karen Johnson, Johnnie Burdette, Jeannie Frihauf, Barbara Ledford, Delbert Forbes, and Marian Forbes. Pam welcomed everyone. Ginger led everyone in a moment of silence for the passing of longtime Hoyt resident, Sharon Erker, and a prayer to begin the meal. Everyone enjoyed visiting and a meal of lasagna, green beans, corn, Jell-O, green and fruit salads, bread, and desserts. Delbert and Marion were very entertaining with playing guitar and singing accompanied by Delbert’s delightful stories and jokes. Door prizes consisting of small containers of flowers were won by Barbara Ledford, Johnnie Burdette, Jeannie Frihauf, Marian Forbes, Anna Beran, Joan Wilson, Barbara Teets, Marilyn Roatch, Pat Frihauf, and Katharina Washburn. A brief meeting was called to order by VP Bland following the luncheon. Items discussed were cleanup of the Hoyt Cemetery starting at 8:00 a.m. and concluding with the Hoyt Community Center grounds on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The Memorial Day Service will begin at the Hoyt Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2015, followed by baked items, juice, and coffee at the Hoyt Community Center for everyone wishing to attend. Each member was asked to provide baked goods. Barb showed a sample square for the 2016 quilt and gave out squares and thread to those wishing to work on the quilt. The cookbook was briefly discussed. The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 1:00 at the home of Martha Allen in Hoyt. Roll call will be an exchange of seed packets. “A best friend is like a 4 leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have.”
June 3, 2015
Southeast Weld Fire Protection District Proposes 2 Mill Levy Increase
The Southeast Weld Fire Protection District (SEWFPD) Board would like to inform voters of a proposed 2 mill levy increase, which may appear on the next ballot. The last mill levy increase for the Fire Protection District was 2002. Our current mil levy and or assessed values is below many of the surrounding districts and well below the county average. Presently the mill levy is 5.764. Financially, the District is in good standing but we feel it is important to be proactive in order to maintain our Advanced Life Care Ambulance and continue to staff a fire engine. We have not seen considerable revenue from oil and gas but the recent decline in oil production will be noticeable. Our goal as Board members is to provide voters with as many facts possible to ensure you are prepared to make an educated vote. Various factors play a role in the proposed increase which could be used, in part, to maintain equipment and the service level the fire district has grown accustom to, such as responding to the districts needs with 24/7 ambulance and fire engine staff. Current statistics are: • The District encompasses 492 square miles in Weld and Adams County. • We average 80 emergency calls per month. • Our call volume in the last 10 years has tripled. • To date the amount of calls has increased by 10% since the same time last year. The District has become a combination department, this means we have career and volunteer firefighters, we have had to go this route for many reasons as have surrounding departments in the state and across United States as volunteers in communities have drastically changed due to state and federal mandates regarding training requirements. The District doesn’t rely solely on its mill levy as revenue. The Board will continue to seek grant opportunities. However, we cannot rely solely on grants. There is a huge demand for grant funds by various organizations and awarding of those funds is very competitive. The Board is considering up to a 2 mill increase proposal to voters. What does this mean to you? • Each mill is calculated on the assessed (not appraised) value of your home. For example, if your property is assessed at $100,000 your increase would be approximately $ 15.92 a year or $1.33 a month for a 2 mill increase. • A mill is a $1 revenue for each $1,000 of assessed valuation Based on the information in this article we would like you to consider the following: • Would the additional $ 15.92 a year bring peace of mind to you to know you will have 24/7 emergency response care? • Would you rest easier knowing should a medical emergency arise, highly educated firefighters using up-to-date equipment will respond quickly? • Is it worth an additional $ 1.33 a month to have trained qualified firefighters using up to date equipment at its best? • Would it be worth a small mill levy increase to know, should something happen while you are at work and your children or family are home…they call 911 that they are in good hands with SEWFPD? • Is it worth $1.33 per month to know that should you be in auto accident, you will have the same good hands respond quickly to your needs? The SEWFPD Board encourages you to contact us with your thoughts to better assist us in making a determination of whether to place this mill levy issue before the voters in November. 303-732-1028, from 8am-5pm Monday – Friday. Respectively submitted, SEWFPD Board
June 3, 2015
THINKING ABOUT HEALTH
How Changes in Medicare Could Affect You
We Care at Weld Central High School
By Trudy Lieberman, Rural Health News Service Shortly before Easter the House of Representatives passed legislation that’s supposed to fix once and for all the formula the government uses to pay doctors who treat Medicare patients. The Senate is expected to agree. The so-called doc fix legislation has been a political hot potato since the late 1990s when Congress tried to slow down healthcare costs by cutting doctor payments. The docs complained when Medicare tried to cut their payments, and 17 times Congress stopped the cuts. This time was different, though. Democrats and Republicans came together to fix the formula, gave doctors a small raise, and began to change the basic Medicare benefit that has helped millions of seniors and disabled people for 50 years. Changing Medicare from an insurance plan that pays virtually all a person’s medical costs (assuming they have Medigap coverage) has been a long-standing goal of many Republicans and Democrats, too. The end game is to convert Medicare into what’s known as a premium support or a voucher plan. Under this arrangement the government would give seniors a sum of money to buy whatever coverage they wanted in the open market. The plan would be similar to the subsidies that 8 million or so Americans receive for Obamacare policies. Whether such vouchers will keep pace with medical inflation over the years is unclear. The same applies to Obamacare subsidies. The current legislation doesn’t go that far yet, but senior advocates see it as a foot in the door. Here’s what it will do: More means testing of Medicare premiums. The premise of Medicare was that it was social insurance. Everyone paid the same premium and everyone had the right to receive the same basic benefits. But in 2006 Congress changed the law so that individuals with incomes over $85,000 and $170,000 for couples paid more. The House bill changes the rules again so that some people already paying higher premiums will pay more, a measure that could further erode universal political support for the program. The president’s budget proposal would have required higher premiums for even more seniors. Stacy Sanders, the federal policy director for the Medicare Rights Center, an advocacy group, told me, “This is problematic because eventually middle class people would pay more. If the president’s proposal were implemented today, beneficiaries with incomes around $45,000 in today’s dollars would pay higher premiums.” Require more skin-in-the game. That means some seniors will have to pay more outof-pocket. No one who becomes eligible for Medicare in 2020 or thereafter will be able to buy coverage for Medicare’s Part B deductible, which applies to physician and outpatient services. Those who work with seniors worry that’s a first step to totally redesigning the benefit to require more and more skin in the game. Future changes could mean much higher deductibles (it’s currently $147) and requiring beneficiaries to pay high out-of-pocket maximums before their Medigap insurance kicks in. A few years ago some proposals called for maximums in the $5,000 to $7,000 range. Those pushing for higher cost sharing for seniors cite an old study from the RAND Corp. that found when patients have to pay from their own pocketbooks, they don’t go to the doctor as often. The theory and the hope is that if Medicare and private supplement plans pay less and individuals have to pay more, healthcare costs will decrease. But RAND also found patients couldn’t discriminate among necessary and unnecessary care. “You may see savings at the front end, but you’ll pick up the costs at the backend in emergency room use and more hospitalizations,” says Bonnie Burns, a policy specialist with California Health Advocates. What’s at issue here are future tax increases that may be necessary to fund Medicare, and powerful stakeholders like employers don’t want to pay them. In his blog post Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of the American Action Forum, a center right policy institute, said the House bill fixes the doctor payment formula and introduces structural changes in Medicare, adding the two changes balance each other over the next 20 years “without raising taxes.” Cuts to seniors and lower government payments to hospitals fund part of the doc fix. The rest of the tab is added to the deficit. Apparently it was a price many members of Congress who’ve railed for years against deficit spending were willing to pay to get what one senator called a “down payment” on entitlement reform. We’d like to hear your experiences with Medicare and how you use your benefits. Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail. com. Editor’s note: The Rural Health News Service is funded by a grant from The Commonwealth Fund and is distributed through the Nebraska Press Assn. Foundation, Colorado Press Assn., South Dakota Newspaper Assn., Hoosier (IN) State Press Assn., Illinois Press Assn., Wyoming Press Assn. and California Newspaper Publishers Assn.
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GLAD Club Program Honors Memorial Day
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The members of the G.L.A.D. Club at the home of Olivia Burgess with Pat Wickstrom as co-hostess. The meeting was opened with the pledge to the flag and remembrance of those in the military. The thought for the day was read by Sammie Covelli. It related to a young man journey to his graduation of those who helped on his travel. Roll call answered by seventeen related an idea for a graduation gift. Plans were made for the group to serve a meal on June 6 at the farm auction at the Lepper Sale north of Jackson Lake. This will be a fundraiser to support service projects. Discussion was held on the book “Long Journey” being compiled by the Voice of Adult Learners United to Educate or VALUE, coalition. They are compiling local folks’ stories of living in, coming to Morgan Country. Stories can be written by area resident. Individuals in the county will be submitting stories for the book. Members were encouraged to enter their story. The craft drawing was won by Joy Wilson. Olivia Burgess presented a music program in honor of Memorial Day. The group stood and sang the “Star Spangled Banner”. The song written by Francis Scott Key after he watched the shelling of Fort McHenry by the British during the War of 1812. He was so elated when he saw the flag still waving “by the dawn’s early light,” that he immediately wrote the poem. In March of 1931, more that 100 years after it was written, The “Star Spangled Banner” became the National Anthem of the USA. Also sang were “America”, “American the Beautiful”, and “God Bless America’. The songs of the armed services were also enjoyed. “Where the Columbines Grow” became the Colorado State song when adopted around 1915. Last year the Colorado legislature elevated John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High” to official co-state song. The program was very well received and set the tone for the remembrance of Memorial Day. The hostess service delightful refreshment and the membership continued the conversations. Those present were: Joy Wilson, Pat Wickstrom, Judy Shaver, Marilyn Roatch, Nancy Mesmer, Shirley Lepper, Joan Lambert, Mary Ellen Higgins. Sammie Covelli, Carol Covelli, Opal Cooper, Geri Cooper, Gertie Chapin, Olivia Burgess, Linda Bruntz, Florence Barnett, and Chris Ahrens.
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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. School scoop: Congratulations to “Warriors of the Month”, Grant Jones, Justin Paxton and Cody Burch and also adult Warrior Samantha Lawrence. Thanks for a good job. 4-H News: The 4-H Club meets met in regular session. The membership is looking for community service projects. The members are finalizing their projects for the year for the County Fair in August. Demonstrations continue to be presented at each meeting. For information about membership in the Weldon Valley 4-H Club contact leader, Kathy Wood, 970-768-3661 Girls Scouts: The troop meets each Monday after school. Weldon Valley History: Weldon Valley Class of 1965- Agnes Kaus Adams, Gail Gardetto Campaella, Sandy Metros Groves, Joe Parachini, Darlene Thompson Taylor, Richard Apodaca, Sandy Tegtman Carruth, Frank Madrid, Philip Parachini, Larry Taylor, Pete Velasquez, Larry R. Brandt, Larry Chase, Patricia McAlister, Ed Richardson an Irene Temple. Calendar of activities: Schools Out! The summer staff will be working to get the building ready for a new school year.
June 3, 2015
Northeast Region Novice Hunter Program 2015 Dates Announced
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces the 2015 dates for the popular Novice Hunter Program in the Northeast region. The Novice Hunter Program is a hunting outreach program for individuals of all ages (12 years and older) new to hunting. The program consists of classroom instruction on pheasant hunting, field training and a wing-shooting clinic. Students that complete this class will have access to Novice Hunter Program Walk-In Access properties during the pheasant hunting season as well as opportunities to hunt wild pheasants with trained hunt mentors. To qualify for the 2015 NHP program, students must have completed a hunter education class since Jan. 1, 2012, and be 12 years of age or older on the date of the classroom instruction. Students under the age of 18 require a parent or adult guardian attend all classroom, field, wing-shooting clinics and mentored hunts. For more information on the program, visit: http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/ OutreachNovice.aspx Register for a class at: http://www.register-ed.com/programs/colorado/118-colorado-outreachPlease sign up participating students only. CPW staff will contact the list by email before the class date to verify youth will have parents or guardians attend and provide additional information.
DOLA’s Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue Card a Good Investment for Outdoor Enthusiasts
DENVER - Thursday, May 21, 2015 - The Department of Local Affairs reminds Colorado residents and visitors that if you like to participate in the wide variety of outdoor activities our state has to offer, consider the purchase of a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue card (CORSAR). Last year 1,236 search and rescue missions were conducted in Colorado. Dedicated volunteer teams work throughout the state year-round to aid people who are in distress or danger and the cost of these missions are often in the thousands of dollars. By purchasing a CORSAR card you are contributing to Colorado’s Search and Rescue fund, which will reimburse these teams for the costs they incur to provide help. Anyone who enjoys hiking, climbing, skiing, mountain biking, or just exploring should consider purchasing a card. This is not an insurance card - search and rescue teams will always come to your aid. The CORSAR card provides funding support to county sheriffs’ departments statewide to ensure that these teams have the equipment and training to help lost and/or injured people. The CORSAR card is available for $3 for a one-year and $12 for five-year card and can be purchased at over 300 retailers in the state. State fishing, hunting and boating license fees already includes the fee. Visitwww.colorado.gov/sar to learn more.
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– Modular home over a walk-out basement on 35.613 acres, 5 beds, 3 bath, 1 car detached garage, Keenesburg $350,000. – Two-story home, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2,988 sq ft home with finished bsmt on 2.36 acres, barn/shop, 2 car attached garage, Broomfield $749,500. LAND LISTINGS – 2.75 acres on paved road, zoned AG, Keenesburg $35,000. – 4.54 acres, zoned agricultural, located near Keenesburg $95,000. – 115.26 total acres, two parcels sold together, 33.47 acres and 81.79 acres, east of Hudson $260,400.
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Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Assistance for Roggen, Keenesburg, Prospect Valley, & Hudson Accepting donations of Food, Toiletries and Money
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McCarthy Trucking Recycled asphalt, concrete Great for driveways & parking areas. Also sand & gravel. Reasonable Prices Call Kevin for free quote 303-901-5034
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For Sale Eastern Red Cedar Trees $10 Each, Volume Discounts Order Now Doug 970-209-0296 Shop Smith with all attachments - $1500 6” Jointer-Planter - $125 ‘97 Eldorado Cadillac - $3000 303-710-1225 Antiques * Many Other Items June 12 & 13, 8 a.m. - ? 15 Johnson Cr., Keenesburg See posters around town!
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.
card of thanks Just a word of thanks to the Weld County Public Works for the tremendous job they do keeping our dirt roads in decent shape. This pass week, especially with our wonderful moisture, also came some great challenges for these road crews. They did not waste any time hauling gravel, road base, grading, and regarding the roads as they dried out enough to be worked. We, specifically in the Southeast Roggen area, appreciate the ongoing work they do to keep all of us moving in the right direction. Area Residents
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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
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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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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 non-profit 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.
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