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Volume 9 • Edition 10
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Happy 4th of July!
*Southeast Weld Fire Protection District Fireworks Show, Keenesburg, July 3 *Wiggins 4th of July Blow-Out Festival, July 4 *Ft. Lupton Old Fashioned Fourth of July Festival, July 4 *Keenesburg Days, July 12
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Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo, Grover, a Big Success
by Judy Rush The 91st Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo, held each Father’s Day in Grover, CO, is over for another year. The spectators cheered for the many cowboys in the thrill packed two days. The added events of Kids Calf Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding, Local Team Roping and the Wild Horse Race make it even more fun. Results of the Local Team Roping: Tanya Wahlert and her son Ross tied, splitting first and second with Lynn Smith and Roy Krist. Harold and Jennifer Burke was third. Following are the results of the PRCA events as they were published on the PRCA web site: All-around cowboy: Cole Dorenkamp, $564, steer wrestling and team roping. Bareback riding: First round: Three man team works to saddle their 1. Craig Wisehart, 79 points on Sumhorse in the Wild Horse Race. mit Pro Rodeo’s Wrong Brand, $163; 2. Levi Nicholson, 70, $122; 3. Shea Hardwick, 62, $81; 4. Josh Griggs, 53, $41. Second round: 1. Craig Wisehart, 71 points on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Little Dog, $163; 2. Shea Hardwick, 62, $122; 3. Josh Griggs, 56, $81; no other qualified rides. Average: 1. Craig Cont. on Page 8, See Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo
Ft. Lupton High School Reunion Class of 1954 and 1964 What a fantastic turnout for the joint celebration of the Fort Lupton High School graduating classes of1954 and 1964 and their invited guests held this past weekend at the Fort in Fort Lupton, CO as they celebrated 50 and 60 years since graduation. Invited guest, Mr. Don Cummins announced that exactly 100 years ago this year (2014), the first class graduated from FLHS with three graduates! Wow! An attendance of over 100 shared in the celebration by taking a tour of the newly opened Fort…many members of the classes weren’t aware the Fort was in existence let alone how it came to be but with many thanks to the volunteers of the South Platte Valley Historical Society (all dressed in period clothing relevant to that time in history) they all learned about why and how many, many volunteers and donations achieved the reconstruction of the Fort and many of the donated outbuildings. After the tours and class photos, all the attendees gathered together around the flag pole in the central part of the Fort for the presentation of the colors by The Buffalo Soldiers, followed by the Pledge of AlClass of 1954 legiance and Grace by Dr. Jim Barrington prior to the evening meal. The meal was graciously served by Forlurado Club, a local group of women whose service in the club is to work together to make some of the needs of the Fort Lupton Schools and Community come to fruition. The meal in keeping with the old time social events consisted of Sloppy Joes, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Baked Beans and a Veggie tray and refreshing iced tea, lemonade or cold water. The Class of ’54 honored all with an array of various types of cookies and cupcakes. The entertainment for the evening was provided by Tannnis Bator who presents herself as “Rattlesnake Kate”, a true legend of the Fort Lupton area, as she takes on the life of Kate and how she came to kill so many, many rattlesnakes at one time. Her Class of 1964 history can be found in the Greeley Museum as well as other information on her in the local Fort Lupton City Museum. Cont. on Page 5, See Ft. Lupton High School Reunion
Stoneham, CO 125th Anniversary Celebration, Milepost 256.26
The story of Stoneham beginnings has a lot to do with the railroad, but that is another story, the real story of Stoneham is about its people and what it took to homestead in the early 1900’s. Many of the original homesteading families were represented at the 125th Anniversary Celebration last Saturday, many of whom participated in the celebration parade. Researching the many stories of the individual families tells a story of coming to a new land and working long and hard to make a living and to raise a family in what at best could be described as a hard environment. The work ethic and family values that were exhibited are a testimony to the strength of the men and woman who came. We applaud them as they are a basic component of the proud history of Colorado’s early settlers. There are many stories to tell of the original families we have selected a few to share. For any errors in compiling we apologize for and take full responsibility. Big thanks to the Stoneham Historical Society, President Barry Bartram and all the folks who assisted us in gathering the material for our articles including Jan Northrup, Kay Dollershell, Barbara Maleby, Ann Mertens and Judy Tappy to name a few. Cont. on Page 5, See Stoneham 125th Anniversary Celebration
2014 Winning Primary Election Results
US Senate Republican: Cory Gardner Democrat: Mark Udall US House Dist. 4 Republican: Ken Buck Democrat: Vic Meyers Governor Republican: Bob Beauprez Democrat: John Hickenlooper Colo. Attorney General Republican: Cynthia Coffman Democrat: Don Quick Colo. Senate Dist. 1 Republican: Jerry Sonnenberg Other: Doug Aden Colo. Senate Dist. 13 Republican: John Cooke Democrat: Joe Perez Colo. House Dist. 65 Republican: Jon Becker Colo. House Dist. 63 Republican: Lori Saine Democrat: Dustin Urban Morgan County Clerk Republican: Susan Bailey Democrat: Judy Blake Weld County Commissioner at large: Steve Moreno Weld County Commissioner Dist. 2: Julie Cozad Weld County Clerk & Recorder: Carly Koppes Weld County Assessor: Chris Woodruff Weld County Sheriff: Steve Reams
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE:
Page 2: Weld County Commissioner Doug Rademacher Named Prairie Partner of the Year Page 3: Luann Boyer Retiring from Morgan County Extension Page 4: Looking Over the Fence Page 4: Korner Kitchen Talk Page 5: Phil Rouse Wins 4-H Award Page 6-7: Stoneham Celebrates 125th Anniversary Pictures Page 9: United Way Day of Action at Kidz Quiltz Page 10: New Minister at Hudson James Memorial Methodist Church Page 11: Ball Family Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Lazy S over S Ranch Page 11: Ft. Lupton Plans Old Fashioned Fourth of July Festival Page 13: Joanne Greenfield: Keenesburg Own Channel 7 Everyday Hero Page 13: Keene Clinic Welcomes New Associate: Laura Stoneberger Page 14: PC Tips by Kate
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Weld County Commissioner Chairman Douglas Rademacher was selected as Prairie Partner of the Year for 2013 by the National Grasslands Council and presented with the award on June 18 during the regularly scheduled Board meeting. Rademacher was nominated by Lori Bell, former Acting District Ranger for the Pawnee National Grassland, for his work on behalf of the grasslands. He committed to monthly meetings with the Pawnee National Grassland District Ranger in an effort to improve communication and understanding of grassland issues. Reghan Cloudman, Public Affairs Specialist for Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, said this resulted in improved collaboration and partnerships. It also created a greater understanding of laws and regulations that Commissioner Rademacher relayed to constituents and provided a conduit to other county employees for the Forest Service to work with, including the Department of Public Works and the Sheriff’s Office. “I am honored to be recognized with this distinction,” said Commissioner Chairman Rademacher. “The grasslands are a treasured part of Weld County. I was happy to be involved in improving communication.” Rademacher also provided project-specific support regarding recreational shooting. He participated in an informal round-table group and helped increase collaboration between Forest Service law enforcement and the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, Cloudman said. He provided GIS support to the round table and support for the Baker Draw Shooting Area. Rademacher worked with the oil and gas industry, along with the County Public Works Department to improve the one-mile road leading into the shooting area. This allowed $61,000 of the grant to be used for the site, rather than the road.
Commissioners Conway, Freeman Discuss CCI Conference and CCU Study on Latest “Spotlight Weld County”
The latest installment of “Spotlight Weld County” features Weld County Commissioners Sean Conway and Mike Freeman discussing the recent Colorado Counties Inc. (CCI) Conference and the Colorado Christian University (CCU) study on Weld County Government. Commissioner Freeman said the conference is a chance for counties across the state to gather together and discuss issues facing other counties. Commissioner Freeman also discusses the framed Counties Helping Counties proclamation and challenge coins Weld County presented to Alamosa, Las Animas, Mesa, Otero, Pitkin and Prowers counties for the help they provided to Weld County during the 2013 September flood. Commissioner Conway discusses the findings of the Colorado Christian University (CCU) study the county commissioned to evaluate its model of government. “The county commissioned the study by CCU to see how our model of government measured up to other Colorado counties,” said Commissioner Conway. “The feedback from the study is a good tool for us to see what’s working well and areas where we can improve.” To watch the latest episode, visit the Weld County Government YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/WeldCountyCO. The Weld County Sheriff’s Office is asking citizens to use the non-emergency telephone number to report the illegal use of fireworks. The Weld County Sheriff’s Office is asking citizens to call in on the non-emergency telephone number in order to keep dispatchers free to receive and dispatch deputies to emergency calls. Citizens should call 970-350-9600 to report the use of illegal fireworks.
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Weld County Budget Director Don Warden Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Weld County’s interim Director of Finance and Administration and Budget Manager Don Warden was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) during the regularly scheduled Commissioner’s meeting on Monday. This is the 32nd year Warden has received the award. Warden said Weld County is the one of three governmental entities in the U.S. and Canada to receive the award for 32 consecutive years. The GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program encourages and recognizes exemplary budgeting practices among governmental entities in the U.S. and Canada. The award reflects the commitment of Weld County’s governing body and staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting. “We appreciate Don’s leadership and work on the budget,” said Commissioner Chair Douglas Rademacher. “Receiving this award for 32 years straight is a testament to Don’s hard work.” Last year’s budget was more difficult than previous years because of the 2013 September flood and the associated costs for unexpected repairs. However, Weld County’s budgeting process and fiscal responsibility allowed repairs to be made while maintaining its status as the only debt-free county in the nation. “Every year the Board has a set of goals based on our mission,” said Commissioner Sean Conway. “One of those is to act in a fiscally conservative manner, and Don Warden has been the mainstay of that, as well as the rest of the accounting department.” Warden echoed the Commissioner’s sentiments, saying, “The budget is really a team project. It starts in the departments and continues with human resources and information technology. We’re fortunate that in Weld County everyone works toward a balanced budget. Ultimately, I thank the Commissioners for approving the budget.”
Caring Ministries: Celebrating 30 Years Of Serving Morgan County
For Thirty years Caring Ministries of Morgan County has provided food, clothing and shelter to the residents and visitors of Morgan County . The need for emergency services has increased in the thirty years we have been in business. The year 2013 saw 1775 families and 863 individuals received food through our pantry, 28 families and 70 individuals stayed at our shelter, 170 families and 46 individuals received emergency services, for a total of 8434 men, women and children or 30% of Morgan County’s population. Please help us continue to provide for Morgan County. We are asking everyone to support our agency through a modest donation of $30. Our goal through the end of 2014 is to get 3000 of our friends, neighbors and businesses to donate to the continuation of our services. That’s only one dollar for every year we have been in business. Please Donate: All donations are tax deductible Please make payable to Caring Ministries of Morgan County Help us meet our goal of 3000 donations of $30
Kelly S. • Journey Lineworker since 2000
Weld County Commissioners Doug Rademacher Named Prairie Partner of the Year by National Grasslands Council
July 1, 2014
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Luann Boyer Retiring From Morgan County Extension Office
Luann Boyer, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent in Morgan County, will retire from Colorado State University Extension July 3. A Retirement Celebration for Luann will be held Wednesday, July 2 at the Morgan County REA Picnic Area, 20169 Highway 34, Fort Morgan. You are invited to attend anytime from 4 to 7 pm to share in relaxation, reflection and refreshments. Remarks will be at 5:30 pm Luann has been with Colorado State Extension in Morgan County for nearly 32 years, starting in August 1982. Luann holds bachelor and master of science degrees from Kansas State University. Prior to her Extension career, she taught secondary high school, served as instructor and department head at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas and worked in private business in news media, marketing/merchandising and personnel management. Major program emphasis in Morgan County and Northeast Colorado has been food safety, nutrition, health and disease prevention. She has worked extensively with many organizations, businesses and agencies in Northeast Colorado to provide quality programs for a wide range of clientele from preschool to older adults. Luann has also facilitated many parenting and child development workshops by Luann Boyer working with community resources. Most recently she has worked with government and businesses to provide resource management workshops. Numerous programs created with FCS Agents in Northeast Colorado have received state and national awards such as “Mythbusters” dealing with sports nutrition myths and “A Healthier Weigh” which has been used in other Colorado counties as well as other states. Not only has Luann served adult audiences but she has given support to 4-H and youth audiences in the family and consumer sciences project areas. She has led efforts in Consumer Choices judging with state winning 4-H teams, worked at the Colorado State Fair, and provided numerous workshops to increase the skills of 4-H members in these projects. Luann has been active in supporting outreach efforts in school enrichment programming with focus on food safety and sun safety. She designed a health and fitness program which helped 3rd graders understand portion size, eating right and exercise. Luann also created a hands-on workshop called “The Big Brown Bag” which shows all that is involved in taking wheat to a loaf of bread and teaches about agriculture, economics and being a consumer. These are just a few of the impactful programs to help youth be more informed and develop life- long skills in areas of family and consumer sciences. Luann has also been involved in local, state and national organizations serving in several national leadership positions. She was National Chair for the Extension Public Issues Leadership Development Conference in 2006. She served on the Board of Directors for Morgan County Family Center from 1995 to 2013, has been active with the Morgan County Older Adults Resource Council, served on Head Start advisory committees, Children’s Center Advisory, and Fort Morgan High School Family and Consumer Studies Advisory. She has been named Leader of the Year by American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and was national Educator of the Year in 2011 for National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. She continues to be active in organizations and currently serves as professional development chair and treasurer for Colorado Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, is treasurer for the Journal of Extension Board of Directors, and is Director of Finance for International Federation of Home Economics-US. At the state level, Luann has received the CSU Extension Diversity Award and has been a member of several teams which have won the CSU Extension Team Award. In 2008, Luann received the Alton Scofield Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor given to Colorado Extension field staff. In lieu of gifts, Luann has requested donations be made to Morgan County 4-H Foundation, Morgan County Family Center, or CSU Extension Home Economics Professional Development Fund.
Morgan County Relay for Life
They walk to remember those who lost their life to cancer. They walk to honor those who have survived cancer. They walk to raise awareness about what can be done to reduce the risk of cancer. They walk to raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease. 19 teams, 250 participants from throughout Morgan County walked on Friday, June 13 at Legion Field in Ft. Morgan. The teams raised over $55,000 for the American Cancer Society. Photos Courtesy of Melanie Lingo Conter
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July 1, 2014
Attention Dry Creek 4-H & Adams County Fair Participants
Howdy Folks, Another month gone by.... seems like time is going by faster and faster as every year passes! I suppose that means I am getting older. Well our primary election is over and now we have some candidates for the general election. I am amazed that the negative political ads started so soon after the primary was over. I, for one, want to hear what the candidate stands for and what he or she has accomplished in the past and how they plan to help make this a stronger, better country, and how they plan to preserve our constitution and our property rights. When I hear the negative ads, I have to ask what the candidate is trying to hide. Why is it that they try to make the other person appear as the ? Well, D.C. folks are at it again. Harry Reid has spoken and we are all supposed to follow and condemn the Redskins football team for using the name Redskins. Probably will send the IRS to audit the owners! This whole IRS deal just is an example of how our government has gotten out of hand. I have seen some of the video of the hearings on the IRS and just seems that the commissioner appears like he doesn’t have to answer to anyone. Not many people believe these IRS people. How is it that you and I have to keep all our records, and these people can’t even find some suspicious e-mails. I’m sure if they were prosecuting someone, they could find the records. I hope that our congress will follow through with this hearing and have these folks be accountable for their actions. Remember folks, we can change things and make a difference, one step at a time! Happy Fourth of July! Remember what our forefathers fought for! Until next time, keep your hand on your wallet and the gate closed.
Korner Kitchen Talk
by Bob Grand et al Well the election is over, you know because the phone stopped ringing and there is less mail. Time will tell but will we hear or see our from politicians or will it wait until the next cycle? You just have to wonder. Washington seems more and more like a bad soap opera everyday. Does not anyone hold the government responsible for anything? What is right? It seems as if federal management structure, and I am sure there are some competent ones, seems to worry about themselves, their promotions and retirements, a whole lot more than what they should be doing what there well paying jobs call for. A private company would be gone if it treated its customers as the IRS and the VA treated its customers, the American tax papers and worse its veterans. It is just not right. Call you federal representative and ask him what he is going to do about it. What is the Department of Justice going to do about it? It is time to address it, not smile an nod. Some people should lose their jobs, their retirements and in some cases go to jail. Why are we hesitant to ask why nothing of substance is being done. What is going on in Washington is a prime mover to take a hard look at the 10th amendment. If things are at the state level there would be more of a chance that something could be done as opposed to the never never world of no accountability in Washington D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Mark Udall Denver Office: 303-650-7820 Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennett Denver Office: 303-455-7600
By Jaden Savage Hi! We just wanted to remind our members of Dry Creek 4H and all Adams County fair participants that you MUST have your fair entries and stall cards in to the extention office by Friday, June 27 in order to show at Adams County Fair. Also please make sure to sign up for and attend record book interviews. The dates are July 8 in Bennett or July 9 at the extention office. There are times available from 5-7 PM. Good luck at fair and most of all, HAVE FUN!!
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Mailbox Damaged
Dear Editor, I am writing to the individual or people who took it upon themselves to flatten, leveled, destroyed my mailbox on County Road 10 and 71, Roggen, CO. When you vandalized my mailbox did you know that this is a criminal act punishable in jail for a postal crime. If you did not mean to hit my mailbox you could have came to me and told me you hit it. My address was on the mailbox. However, there are not honest people in our society who would take it upon themselves and do this, because of the lack of a moral conscience. Again, God Bless you and I am praying for you for your cowardly deed you did to me. I only wished there was a neighborhood watch program in southern Weld County, or a camera on my corner of County Road 71 and County Road 8; then you will get caught, then pay the price in prison. This deed happened on week of June 10, 2014. God Bless you, You know who you are. Gregory Bucholz
Stoneham, CO 125th Anniversary
Cont. from Page 1 A special thanks to Scott and Denise Stump who provided us with a list of the parade participants. We also plan to visit Dewey’s for their famous prime rib in the not too distant future. We do have a history of the building and businesses of early Stoneham later on in the paper but the really story is it in the stories of its founding families. Bud Bartram with W.D. Northrup’s daughter Myrtle, related the story of W.D. Northrup who came to Northeastern Colorado from Elm Creek, Nebraska. He worked on a ranch (a very big ranch) out by Crook clear over to Haxtun. When he was not working he was “scouting” the homestead area. He homesteaded on a piece just north of Stoneham. He went back to Nebraska and brought back his young wife Lizzie. They had nine children. An amazing story told to us was that he (Granddad W.D.) was quarantined with two other men in what was known as the “pest house”. It was located south of the Catholic Church Parsonage. They had been exposed to small pox. Out of boredom they shot the knobs off the bed posts and the dates off the calendar. Also took pot shots at the mice when they poked their heads out. The other men with him were Lou Jensen and Jim Craig. W.D. was an industrious man and a big part of Stoneham’s young history. He was a postmaster, notary public, worked in a store, granary and hardware, also a County assessor and a dray business. Earl Johnson’s story as written by him for the Northeastern Weld County – Homesteading the Prairie 1986. He came to Stoneham 1910-1912, Earl was 14. He and his dad came out to homestead about 14 miles north of Stoneham. They cam out in a wagon that was covered , had a mattress and a two burner oil stove and lots of tools. That was their house. The first thing they built was a barn. It was the first time Earl had been away from home. His dad went back to Nebraska and left him at the homestead. Those were lonely times for him. Shapley’s lived about 2 miles from the Johnson’s but that was a long way when on foot. After he got a horse that was not so bad he could get around. His son Virgil shared that his father took a team of horses and did work for the neighbors. Ralph Bartram and his wife Elizabeth came to Stoneham in 1910. Both of their parents were born in England and both came, at different times, to America on the White Star Line. The family had six children. Ralph worked for the railroad between 1912 and 1916. The Northeast Weld County book “Homesteading the Dryland” edited by Bud Wells and published in 1986 is a treasure drove of material on many of the families that homesteaded Northeastern Colorado. In his forward to the book, Bud Wells included a quote from Bartell Nyberg, who was a fellow writer when he was at the Denver Post. It sums up the homesteading adventure: “But the good times never last forever on the plains. The agricultural economy declined through the 1920’, then fell apart during the Great Depression. The worst drought Coloradoans had ever seen compounded the problem in the 1930’s. Hot dry winds seared the entire Great Plains, parching fertile crop land. Farmers fled by the thousands, leaving behind their homes and powder dry farms. And left no customers for the stores in town. Many pf those stores, and often entire, soon closed up too. The depression years are mentioned over and over in the family histories in the book. So are other perils. A hundred stories must have mentioned the dreaded rattler. And infant deaths. And hail storms. And blizzards. Shining through, though are the tales of what made it all worth while. The fun of a close family in a small homestead house. One room schools. Church and Sunday dinners. Ice cream socials. Community Bands. Beauty of the prairie. Baby calves. A harvested crop.” They were solid folks and left a legacy to their families and rest of citizens of Colorado.
Phil Rouse Selected for 4-H Raleigh Brooks Outstanding Adult Leader Award
After reviewing applications from across the state the Colorado 4-H State Senate Officer Team selects an outstanding 4-H Adult for recognition at State Conference. Phil is this year’s recipient of the Raleigh Brooks Outstanding Adult Leader Award. To be eligible for this award a volunteer must have served for a minimum of 6 years and Phil has been donating his time for 24! As a Model Rocketry Key leader Phil gives back to the program by hosting multiple rocketry workshops, helping with the 4-H tech wizards program, running a rocket launch practice as well as the Model Rocketry Superintendent, County Rocket Fly day superintendent/coordinator and as the State Rocket Fly day superintendent. His dedication to 4-H is priceless and we are happy to have Phil as one of our outstanding 4-H Leaders.
Ft. Lupton High School Reunion
Cont. from Page 1 After some door prizes were given out, the classes were dismissed for the remainder of the evening to partake in dessert and sit and chat. The Class of ’54 had a gathering on Friday evening at the Double Tree in Platteville and several went to a Rockies game on Sunday. Sunday the Class of ’64 gathered in Longmont at the beautiful home of their classmate and his wife, Bernie and Joan Koeppen for an open house and time of sharing and visiting and catching up with one another after the reunion in 2004. Another is already in the ‘planning’ for 2019! We are so proud to say that many of the class members from all the classes represented plus members of their families have shared in the reconstruction of the Fort by physically volunteering to work on the construction either by building the many fireplaces throughout the Fort and buildings or hand preparing the huge timbers, doors, hand forged hinges, to name a few for use in the building of the Fort and it’s outbuildings, stuccoing the walls or chinking the cabin; providing needed items that would have been present in those days like windmill, machinery, huge logs, furnishings for the buildings, school desks, making of the cabin beds; and by donating money to use for various projects such as the construction itself or food items to make certain the volunteers working were provided nourishment during the many, many hours of volunteer labor that occurred to bring the Fort to its present times as well as all the events that have been going on and will continue to occur at the site. Way to go members of the graduating classes of Fort Lupton High School…thank you for physically or monetarily representing our classes as you continue to enrich the community with your knowledge and expertise! Thanks to our modest but great piano player, Bill Taylor!
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Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo
Cont. from page 1 Wisehart, 150 points on two head, $163; 2. Shea Hardwick, 124, $122; 3. Josh Griggs, 109, $81; 4. Levi Nicholson, 70, $41. Steer wrestling: 1. Tait Kvistad, 4.3 seconds, $752; 2. Cole Dorenkamp, 5.3, $564; 3. (tie) Les Shepperson and Joe Buffington, 5.6, $282 each. Team roping: 1. Aaron Macy/Shay Carroll, 5.3 seconds, $1,036 each; 2. Garrett Tonozzi/Jared Bilby, 5.9, $857; 3. Clay Norell/Cullen Teller, 6.2, $679; 4. Jay Tittel/Ryon Tittel, 6.3, $500; 5. Trever McNamee/Dusty Moore, 7.4, $321; 6. Cody Heflin/Clay Shoop, 8.3, $179. Saddle bronc riding: 1. Blaze Cress, 75 points on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Burnt Fringe, $526; 2. Justin Hegwer, 74, $395; 3. Colin Stalley, 72, $263; 4. Brody Cress, 71, $132. Tie-down roping: 1. Troy Hubbard, 9.3 seconds, $733; 2. (tie) Ben McAdow and Ricky Lambert, 10.2, $458 each; 4. Joe James, 10.6, $183. Barrel racing: 1. Jordan Taton, 17.65 Bull fighters Bo Wertz and Dustin Konig watch a seconds, $858; 2. Jorry Lammers, 17.68, bull ride at Grover ready to run in $746; 3. Hope Delaware, 17.70, $634; 4. and help the cowboy. Laura Lambert, 17.75, $522; 5. Brenda Seely, 17.88, $411; 6. Elaine Hollings, 17.90, $299; 7. Brittany Pozzi, 17.95, $187; 8. Della Epler, 18.00, $75. Steer roping: First round: 1. Chris Glover, 10.8 seconds, $688; 2. Tim Tillard, 12.4, $516; 3. Reo Lohse, 13.5, $344; 4. Trey Sheets, 14.6, $172. Second round: 1. Chris Glover, 10.1 seconds, $688; 2. Trent Mills, 11.1, $516; 3. Troy Tillard, 11.5, $344; 4. Travis Mills, 11.9, $172. Average: 1. Chris Glover, 20.9 seconds on two head, $1,031; 2. Trent Mills, 26.4, $773; 3. T.K. Tillard, 28.8, $516; 4. Dave Sedar, 29.3, $258. Bull riding: 1. Joe Bertus, 84 points on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Big Shot, $692; 2. Jason Blasdel, 74, $519; 3. Elijah Mora, 70, $346; no other qualified rides. Total payoff: $26,662. Stock contractor: Summit Pro Rodeo. Rodeo secretary: Jane Ford. Officials: Jeff Dorenkamp and Marvin Gray. Timers: Vivian Christensen and Tammy Judson. AnClown/barrelman J.W. Winklepleck gets nouncer: Shane Burris. Bullfighters: Bo Wertz the crowd into the action holding up a and Dustin Konig. Clown/barrelman: J.W. sign. Half the audience Winklepleck. Flankmen: Greg Talbert and J.D. yelled, “Go!” then the other Hamaker. Chute boss: Jeff Wahlert and J.D. half yelled, “Cowboy!” Hamaker. Pickup men: Matt Carroll and Matt Johnson. Photographer: Fred McClanahan Jr.
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Stoneham, Colorado, Milepost 256.46, 125 Years A Story of Businesses and Buildings
Stoneham was founded on land purchased from the United States Government by Eleanora Stone on February 7, 1888. She paid $200.23 with the warranty deed being signed by President Benjamin Harrison. On May 14, 1999, the Lincoln Land Company bought the land from Stone for $ 1600. This original site for the town of Stoneham was dedicated for public use on July 19th, 1889. Stoneham flourished from July 19, 889 to February 16, 1893. The town block was sold for taxes, $8.04, on December 8. 1894. The land was redeemed from the tax sale on December 2, 1907 by Weld County. The town was rededicated to public use on March 7th, 1910. In an article written by Lorraine Nicklas in 1936 the history of Stoneham was recapped: “In the early spring of 1910, Frank Wieler established the first temporary residence in a tent where Pivonka’s Feed Store now stands. The next building which was set up was put up by O.M.Olson. This happened to be a store which was placed north of the Lumber Yard. The first lumber yard was owned by the Central Lumber Company, operated by Mr. Pekenpah. The first hotel was built in 1910, where Rothrock’s new service station now stands. Rothrock’s old service station was also built in 1910. The hotel and station were both finished in August of the same year. The next buildings to spring up were the livery barn which was just south of the Catholic parsonage and a house just north of the barn, Harry Harker’s Feed Store was then erected, and it stood southeast of the Nicklas barn. John Forester’s Blacksmith Shop was the next business established. ..In 1910 the school house was stated and was ready for use in 1911. The Catholic Church was built in 1914 and the parsonage in 1913. Archie Newsbaum built the parsonage. The Lutheran Church was built in 1914-1915. The elevator and scale husewere out up in 1914 and the coal sheds were built in 1913 by the Neel Lumber Company. The post office was built in 1913 by Tony Rook and was first a poultry and feed store. It was moved to its present location in 1915. The railroad has been running through Stoneham for 53 years (this was in 1936!). The depot was built in 1914 between the two tracks and Gene Dugan was the first agent. Some say that two of the first residents were named Stone and Ham. They later married and called the town Stoneham. Some think the town was named after the stones, hence Stonehamlet, later shorted to Stoneham….” A more recent history of Stoneham Businesses and buildings… Post office established north of the railroad tracks in 1888 Stoneham was a tent city in 1910, only building was the railroad section house Stoneham started to grow in 1910. Over the years it had 2 elevators, a feed & grain store, a lumber yard, 2 grocery stores, stockyard, 2 livery stables, hardware stores, a blacksmith shop, hotel, a bank, a pool hall, a doctor’s office and hospital, a café, a barber shop, a creamery, a post office, garage and service stations, 3 churches, land office, radio and appliance shop, bulk gas plant, city hall, justice of the peace, mechanic shop, a depot, filling stations and a bar and grill… Olson’s General Store built in 1910, Dugan and Roth General Merchandise Store built in 1911, 1st Post Office built in 1913, 1st school built in 1912, classes before were above Harry Harker’s Feed Store, Blacksmith shop built in 1014 by Frank T. Shay, Drug Store built by Dr. Beard burned down on 1915, Luther Church built in 1915, St. John’s Catholic Church built in 1916, S.A. Foster Lumber Company built in 1915, Sterling Hardware Store built in by George Henderson in 1916, Stoneham State Bank built by Mr. Peterson in 1917, went bankrupt in the 1920’s, Livery stable built in the teens, Land office built in 1920 became a creamery in the 1940’s, Elevator & scale house put up in the 1940’s, Coal sheds built in 1916, Pool Hall and City Hall built by Steve Whitaker in 1920, Hotel built by Phillip H. Kennan & Carl Selsberg in 1920, Hospital and Doctor’s office built in 1921 by Dr. Wendell Blanchard and his wife, Dr. Martha Blanchard, Service station built by Bert Seibert in 1922, Stockyards built in 1921, Barber shop built in 1924 by Lee Laughin & Seth Danaldson (barbers), Continental Oil Company started by George (Dewey) Rothrock in 1927, Farmer’s Union Elevator burned in 1928, Pivonka Service Station built in 1932 by Charles Pivonka, Rothrock Hardware Store built in 1934, Assembly of God Church built in 1933, Land office became a creamery and Justice of the peace in 1935, Ed & John Pivonka ran service station in the 1940’s, Clark’s Café, Nelson’s Grocery Store, Post office burned down in 1953 – present one built, Wilber’s Radio & Appliance Shop, Chapel of the Plains Church built in 1970, Antique Store, Nancy’s Beauty Corral, Weld County Shop, Dewey’s Bar & Grill established in 2001 At one time Stoneham had over 200 residents
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United Way Day of Action at Kidz Quiltz
Kidz Quiltz of Fort Lupton was a part of the Weld County United Way Day of Action. Volunteers helped paint the building for the organization that provides quilts for kids following a disaster.
Kidz Quiltz is a Ft. Lupton charity for kids worldwide that provides them with quilts after disasters. A group of United Way volunteers helped paint the exterior walls of the building for Day of Action. Day of Action is a one-day event for the community to come together and make a difference where you live. Volunteers were provided a free burrito breakfast and given a Day of Action t-shirt to commemorate the day. Nearly 250 volunteers supported projects at agencies around Weld County from 9am to 12pm on Saturday, June 21st. Day of Action is a worldwide day of service among United Ways across the globe. United Way’s mission is to “Improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community”. United Way of Weld County is a local non-profit that brings the community together to solve health and human problems. They work to improve lives of the people in our community. United Way works with businesses, schools, government, non-profits, citizen groups, faith-based organizations, volunteers and contributors to make Weld County a better place for all.
Endowments Make Helping Students a Priority
The Morgan Community College Foundation wishes to recognize the Price family of Fort Morgan for establishing two new endowments for Morgan Community College (MCC). The “David E. Price Scholarship Endowment,” and “Donald C. and Loretta M. Price Scholarship Endowment” have been established for student financial aid. “Don’s many years as an educator touched many lives,” says Loretta Price. “I thought it would be fitting to help students who want to continue their education. I think he’d like that.” Loretta Price also set up a second endowment in honor of their son, David, a 1975 graduate of Fort Morgan High School. “I think this is a special way to remember him,” adds Price. “The endowed scholarship in the names of Don and Loretta Price, and also the endowed scholarship in David Price’s name, are significant building blocks in the legacy that Don and Loretta Price started at MCC a number of years ago,” says MCC President Dr. Kerry Hart. “The Price family has touched and, through these endowed scholarships, will conDonald C. Price obtained his David E. Price was an tinue to touch, countless lives Music Master’s degree from engineering graduate of the University of Northern Pittsburg State University. as students throughout MCC’s Colorado in 1961. He taught At 27, he had been working service area are provided opmusic in Hugoton, KS, for Dresser Atlas at the time portunities for a college educaBrush, and Fort Morgan. of his death in 1984 tion.” Many students also took For more information about private piano lessons or had their instrument repaired by how you can donate to the MCC Foundation scholarship fund, Price. He was born on April visit www.morgancc.edu and select “Giving,” contact Kelly. 21, 1934 and passed away Rasmussen@morgancc.edu, or call(970) 542-3107. April of last year
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Olivia Quinn Weichel welcomed her baby sister Hadley Flynn on February 4th 2014 at 7:57 a.m.. Hadley weighed 7 lbs 1 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Also welcoming her are her mommy and daddy Grady and Jamie Weichel, Papa Jack Zimbelman, Grandma and Grandpa Grady Sr. and Sam Weichel. along with her numerous aunts, uncles and cousins! 11:45:40 PM
Lil Rebels Football Camp hosted by the Weld Central High School Team July 21st - 24th, 7:00PM - 8:00PM @ High School Football Field Camp Fee $15.00 payable on the first day of camp All kids get a camp T-Shirt!!! Registrations are now open for Flag Football (grades K - 2nd) $30 Tackle Football (grades 2nd - 6th) $75 Tackle Football will start August 4th, the first games for the tackle teams will be August 30th, location still to be determined. Please register online at www.lilrebelsonline.com or at Football Camp with Tracy Younger. New this year, yea each child will be required to bring a 6-pack of Gatorade or 12-pack of Water to the first practice to be used for game day concessions. Flag Football will start after Labor Day weekend. C
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Badding of Keenesburg and Tallent of Hotchkiss win Academic Award at NJC
During a festive year-end awards banquet held in April, celebrating the upcoming racing season with a hats and horses Kentucky Derby theme, a number of students at Northeastern Junior College located here were honored with top academic awards. Top student performers in various agriculture and extracurricular areas were recognized by the faculty, staff and their peers for outstanding performance. The banquet was attended by more than 150 students. Some awards were also presented by the career and technical programs that are part of the agriculture division at Northeastern. A team made up of Austin Badding of Keenesburg, CO and Kyle Tallent of Hotchkiss were named Top Salesmen and Best in Show for their entry in the annual Northeastern Junior College Ag Sales Class trade show. After weeks of in-class learning and individual preparation, pack a room full of visuals, products, hand-outs, and business cards bearing their name. They put the salesmanship savvy they’ve learned during the semester to work in a real-life situation. Students may choose to work alone, or with a partner, but their mission is the same. They must choose an agriculture product or service to represent during a life-like agriculture trade show. Badding and Tallent represented high performance balers Austin Badding of Keenesburg and rakes manufactured by Kuhn Knight, a world-wide agriculand Kyle Tallent of Hotchkiss ture machinery manufacturer. Kuhn’s North American headwere named top winners in the quarters is located in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Badding and Talag salesmanship competition at Northeastern Junior College lent, both sophomores, displayed an actual high performance twine unit as part of their display and were able to show their authis year. (Courtesy Photo) dience what the exact features and benefits were of the product.
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James Memorial United Methodist of Hudson Welcomes New Pastor: Dr. John Walls
James Memorial United Methodist Church located at 5th and Beech in Hudson is welcoming their new Pastor, Reverend Dr. John L. Walls (Pastor John) and his wife, Melinda. They began their ministry in our church on June 1 following Reverend David King’s completion of his course work for his Doctorate at Illiff School of Theology in Denver and his transfer to Hood City, Oregon. Dr. Walls and Melinda came to us from the Indiana Conference UMC. He believes that “we are multi-dimensional persons (physical, intellectual, emotional, social, sexual and spiritual beings) and therefore have various “needs” under these categories” ....... “our greatest need--a saving relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ!” Therefore, throughout his ministry, Dr. Walls has endeavored to proclaim “the whole gospel to the whole person.” Pastor John invisions leading a Men’s Group in the area served by this newspaper. Sunday services at James Memorial United Methodist Church continue to be at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. Adult Sunday School is at 9 and Children’s Sunday School is at 11
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Ball Family Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the Lazy S over S Ball Ranch
Elmer P. Ball and Etta Wendt celebrated their marriage on March 18, 1914, and journeyed across Kansas to establish their home on a 160 acre homestead west of Briggsdale, Colorado. Their “little grey house on the prairie” soon became the home of Elmer, Etta, and their children – Erma, Elaine, Ralph, Wilbur, Wayne, Merietta, Roland, and Harriet. One hundred years later, June 14th, friends joined the Ball family to celebrate and commemorate the Centennial of the Lazy S over S Ball Ranch. One hundred seventeen descendants attended, including Elmer and Etta’s sons Wayne and Roland, daughter Merietta, 18 grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. They traveled to the ranch from Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Kansas, Wyoming, and Colorado. In preparation for the centennial commemoration, Merietta Ball West guided family members as they gathered photographs, books, news clippings, clothes, quilts, and other heirlooms to chronicle histories of the ranch and families of Etta and Elmer’s sons and daughters. She converted Elmer and Etta’s “little grey house on the prairie” to a beautiful gallery of treasures. Guests toured the original homestead property while riding a horse-drawn wagon. They visited the ranch buildings and enjoyed a friendly cow chip throwing contest. Throughout the day they shared memories and reflected on the extensive changes in farming and ranching on the Ball Ranch over the Roland and Verda Ball honored for last century. Tractors replaced mules. Angus cattle their enduring commitment to the replaced Herefords. Weather patterns fluctuated. Lazy S over S Ball Ranch Despite the Dust Bowl, blizzards, droughts, and even floods, Elmer and Etta prevailed with the help of their sons and daughters. Later the ranch was operated by Roland and Verda Ball. It continues to flourish under the leadership of Leonard and Tammie Ball. The Lazy S over S Ball Ranch will be designated as a Colorado Centennial Farm at the state fair in August.
Ft. Lupton Plans Old Fashioned Fourth of July Festival
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Display of dresses made and worn by Etta Wendt Ball. Photos by Courtney Cyr The dress in the center was her wedding dress.
Plan on attending the many activities at the Ft. Lupton Old Fashioned Fourth of July at the Recreation Center grounds off of Hwy. 52. The day will kick off with an All You Can Eat pancake Breakfast provided by the Ft. Lupton Independent Order of Odd Fellows. A variety of activites and games will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. These include booths, games, food, music, entertainment, the Young Aviators Kiddyhawk Trainer, a talent show, and a flyover courtesy of the Platte Valley/Ft. Lupton Airport. The eventing activites will include a reasonably priced barbecue slider meal, a Veteran’s Tribute, and live music. Veterans will receive a complimentary meal and will enter as a group for their VIP seating for the Tribute show. Any veterans may contact Mona Sandoval at 303-717-0524 for more information. The evening will conclude with an amazing fireworks to music show courtesy of the Ft. Lupton Fire Department.
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Things are going well at the American Legion! The monthly meeting has been moved to the second Thursday for July. It will be on Thursday July 10th. Dinner will still be served about 6:30 with the meeting following. This is due to the fireworks show on the 3rd. Also on the 3rd, Jim and Bonnie’s dance class will be dancing at the legion. They have been practicing these dances for quite some time. Feel free to stop in and take a look! Saturday July 12 is Keenesburg Days. There will be a Bar B Que cook off, a car show, a band, and several other things. Watch the paper for details. Bingo will be on Saturday July 19 at 7pm. Someone did win the jackpot, so it will be at $250.00. Congratulations to the winner! A big shout out and Thank You to all of these organizations who so generously donated for Boy’s State. They are; Arnold’s Custom Seeding, Prospect Implement, SE Weld Fire Dept., Roggen Elevator, Hudson Locker, Simplot, and Roggen Knights of Columbus. Thank you so very much!!! Some of you may not know how much the American Legion does throughout the community. Last year, the members of the Legion volunteered 4,280 hours of their time to help with Veteran’s organizations and community groups! That’s just over 82 hours a week all year long! We are very fortunate to have such a great group of people in our community. Just before Memorial Day, a group of students from the Careers Worldwide Truck Driving School were walking by the Legion and asked about the decorations out around the cannon. It was explained to them that we would be holding a Paver Dedication Ceremony shortly for all the people who had pavers laid in their name and the new ones to be added. One of the gentlemen had been in the service and was touched by this. They all walked to the store and purchased all of the small flags they had. They walked back and put all the flags out around the pavers. They wanted to do something to show their appreciation. Thank you so much! One last Thank You to Doug and Tyler Abbott and Vern West for hanging all the flags on Woodward and Main Street. They sure are beautiful! Enjoy your 4th of July whether it be with friends or family.
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Joanne Greenfield - Keenesburg Own Channel 7 Everday Hero
Joanne Greenfield of Keenesburg was recognized on June 18 as a Channel 7 Everyday Hero by Channel 7’s own Mitch Jelniker. Joanne was nominated by her longtime friends Shirley Graybell and Sandi Conner of The Aladdin in Keenesburg. Joanne along with her husband have taken time to volunteer at the assisted living for several years bringing much needed happiness and smiles to the residents by entertaining them with their beautiful music. Joanne and Wayne will always be our Everday Heroes!
Keene Clinic Welcomes New Associate: Laura Stoneberger
The Keene Clinic is pleased to announce the association of Laura Stoneberger, FNCP, with the staff at the facility located at 190 So. Main St. in Keenesburg. The designation FNCP means Ms. Stoneberger is a Board Certified and Colorado licensed Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UNC in 2008, then worked as a Registered Nurse in Southern California while her husband completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. They returned to Colorado and she to UNC, where she received her Master of Science in Nursing , Family Nurse Practitioner in 2012. While completing her degree, she had her 3 children, twin daughters who are four years old and a son who is two years old. Laura grew up in Bozeman, Montana in a family with many members in the healthcare profession. Their positive influence inspired her to pursue a nursing profession in Colorado, attending the University of Colorado (UNC). She says Colorado is where her heart is and where her family calls home. The family resides in Brighton. Laura Stoneberger “I love the outdoors; camping and fishing are a favorite,” she says. “As a child, my parents would take me and my sister camping and fishing in Montana. Today, I love sharing similar outdoor adventures with my own family. I also enjoy running and exercising. I was a competitive swimmer growing up. The sport was very important to me; it taught me how to set goals and work hard to achieve those goals. I also enjoy cooking, crafts, caring for a home, and spending time with family and friends.” Laura says she became a Family Nurse Practitioner because she enjoys helping others and hopes to strive to expand that ability. “I believe it is essential to not only focus on a disease or condition, but the person as well,” she says. “I feel blessed to be in profession where I can form Intimate relationships with people and help them with their medical needs. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I can care for people of all ages. I have a passion for women’s health and family practice in the rural setting and I look forward to beginning my career at the Keene Clinic.”
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“WALK To End Alzheimer’s”
Tri-County: Morgan, Washington, Yuma September 13, 2014, Fort Morgan City Park
The walkers, sponsors and donors have taken the “WALK to End Alzheimer’s” to a new level. In the 2013 the Tri-County WALK, serving Morgan Washington and Yuma communities, $32,828.84 were raised, exceeding the goal of $30,000.00. The “WALK to End Alzheimer’s” is the largest fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. Established in 1980, the Association provides family counseling and support, community education and professional training, a 24-hour Helpline: 1-800-272-3900, the Medic Alert and Safe Return program, advocacy at the state and national level and opportunities for volunteers. The funds raised from this WALK provides these services locally. The 2014 WALK to End Alzheimer’s will be held on September 13 at the Fort Morgan City Park. There are many ways to support the fundraising event. Sponsors may join the cause at a various level, for more information contact Shelly at 970-867-4482. Teams are being recruited for the annual event also. There is no fee for a team or individual to join the WALK. Registering a team gets you to the starting line, fundraising get us closer to a cure. To register on-line go to coloradoalzwalk.org or call Margaret, team development coordinator at 970-260-0316. The WALK will begin with registration and a pancake breakfast at 8:00 a.m. followed by entertainment. The WALK will leave the park at 9:00 a.m. When all the walkers return to the park about 10:00 a.m. there will be award presentations and prizes. Awards will be presented to the top three individuals and top three teams who raise the most funds. All walkers will be eligible for the drawing of prizes. Women are the epicenter of Alzheimer’s crisis. Nearly two-third of those with Alzheimer’s diseas, -3.2 million- are women. Women in their 60s are about twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease over the rest of their lives as they are to develop breast cancer. More than three in five unpaid Alzheimer’s caregivers are women – and there are 2.5 more women than men who provide on-duty care 24–hours a day for someone with Alzheimer’s. Death from Alzheimer’s increased 68 percent between 2000 and 2010, while deaths from other major diseases decreased. The End of Alzheimer’s starts with your donation. Form your team today and join the “WALK to End Alzheimer’s” on September 13. For more information call any member of the core committee: Gertie, 970-645-2316; Shelly, 867-4482; Nancy, 970-867-0903; Shaire, 970842-2861; Antonia, 970-867-3383; Margaret, 970-260-0316 ; or WALK Coordinator, Lindsey, 970-392-9202.
JJ Sirios, Keenesburg, will Play in Football Game vs. Norwegian Team
JJ Sirios of Keenesburg is going to Norway to study Scandinavian history and teach/play a football game versus a Norwegian team with his teammates from Luther College. It is a nine day trip to Copenhagen, Denmark and Norway. The football game will be played in Oslo, Norway on the sixth day of the trip. They will depart from Chicago either May 25th or 26th, 2015. JJ was an All-State football, basketball and baseball player for J was an All-State football, basketball and baseball player for Weld Central High School and graduated from there in 2011. He is currently the starting Quarterback for Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.College in Decorah, Iowa. JJ’s parents are Marc and Sheri Sirios of Keenesburg, CO.
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Happy 4th of July to all! What an exhausting and difficult journey this moving thing has been! We are almost finished with the packing and loading and still have the unpacking ahead. I know this move will be a blessing in disguise, but OMG! Where did all of this stuff come from?! We will be in Fort Lupton now and I am excited to start the new, mold free, life there! I will have a much larger office and won’t have to use my dining room table for the overflow of computers anymore lol. I do have to admit that the stairs are a concern, but I am hopeful that the path is always UP and not a tumble down. I am looking forward to this major change no matter the cost of getting it done! So in honor of this major change in my life I am going to go out on a limb here and offer something I haven’t been able to for a long time. I am going to drop my computer repair fees by $10 per hour from July 1st through August 30th! All you have to do is call or email me and mention the article in the Lost Creek Guide to receive this discount on your computer repair, setup and training! School will be starting during that two months and I know how costly it can all get with our kids needing more and more access to computer-ing for their homework, research and the like. I will also be giving some current shopping tips for the items you might need to get you on the less expensive digital road. It doesn’t have to break the bank to get your kids (and maybe yourself) on board with the newest technology and I try to stay up to date on the local and online specials out there! I know many of our readers are likely struggling with the new Windows 8 computers, and I have been quite negative without thinking about those of you that didn’t really have a choice when switching. Hopefully you have found the little plugin that makes Win8 work and look more like Win7 (ClassicShell) but I bet those that did install it didn’t know that you have to UPGRADE it after the Win8.1 upgrade! It’s important to do that ASAP! Also, your computer manufacturer has several driver and system updates that need to be completed post Win8.1 upgrades. If you missed that free upgrade, you need to go to the STORE on Windows 8 and get it while they are still offering it for free. I will direct you the best that I can. MS says they are rolling out another upgrade with the old START button back but I haven’t seen that yet lol! It is interesting to see how other people are migrating and how they feel about it as well. From the Win8 start screen… the screen with all of the tiles or apps, find the green icon that simply says STORE. NOTE: You MUST be logged in with your Microsoft account to get these updates! So if you just set up the computer with a username and password, you will be prompted to create a Microsoft account and you CAN use your existing email address to do that! While you are in the store, update all of the existing apps as well. If you need more specific help email me. But please do these updates to keep your computer healthy. Let’s talk about MS Office for a minute here. Microsoft is really pushing the Office 365 software and although it has all of the programs you will ever need, keep in mind that you have to pay for it EACH YEAR! I still like having the software disks in hand, but everything now is downloaded from the MS store… and again, you HAVE to create a Microsoft account to download anything from MS these days. Even when you buy the boxed versions you still have to download the actual programs. You can thank the software pirates for this complication in getting office installed! And each install is for ONE computer. The other issue with the new office software is the coloring. WHITE! Very white or gray and dark gray. Lame if you ask me but I am a colors girl and I am disgruntled about Microsoft’s choice here LOL! I do not have my Windows 8 computer set up at this time so I can’t offer much more on it at this time. It tends to work better for me to be able to clarify what I am talking about when I am actually in front of that particular pc. Tablets are all the rave now as well. There are so many options available that shopping for one can boggle the mind. You are going to be hard pressed to find any tablets with anything before Windows 8 so now might be the time to consider that iPad or something with the Apple operating systems. I love my Android tablet but I don’t use it for work at this time. I would suggest you shop more for the overall functionality of a tablet than the price too. Will it be able to run more complex programs than your desktop? NEVER lol! And they don’t generally come with a lot of storage room. But again, everything is digital and streamed and downloaded off the internet so think about what you need a tablet for before you buy. Signing off for this issue as I have MUCH more left to complete this transition! As always, if you have any suggestions, comments or questions email me at tips.by.kate @gmail.com & follow me on Facebook at http://facebook.com/dezignsbykate and HAPPY COMPUTER-ING!
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SERVICE DIRECTORY Dependable Plumbing L.L.C. Your Satisfaction is Our Reputation 213 Dickson • Wiggins, CO 80654
970-483-7733
Repair • New Construction • Septic Systems • RO Systems Water Conditioning Units • Hot Water Heat
Jim & Bonnies SIGNS
Badges - Engraving - Hand Lettering P.O. Box 488 Keenesburg, CO 80643
303-732-4771 Jim Bahr 303-905-0491
We Pay Cash!
Deb & Gabes Auto Recycling
US Army Veteran We pay cash for junk cars & trucks. Must have title, free towing.
720-338-2111
Gamers Corner
30 S. Main St. Keenesburg Video Gaming Quartz Wrist watch repair Full service watch repair www.cyberscythegaming.com
303-732-9257
Computer Support Repair, Service & Sales Reliable, Local, Professional
Roggen Telephone Company
303-849-5260
Small Engine And Equipment Specialist
Taking Care of Business Organized Financial Bookkeeping Fast, Reliable & Affordable
720-231-5972 • 303-659-4709 20 Years Experience
Open Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm Family Medical Care for All Ages
Local, Experienced Mechanic,
Mark Aden 303-990-5302
190 So. Main St. Keenesburg
www.smallenginedr.com
303-732-4268
Over 30 Years Experience
RIDGED MECHANICAL INC. Plumbing & Heating
Licensed Master Plumber
720-334-6868 Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Assistance for Roggen, Keenesburg, Prospect Valley, & Hudson Accepting donations of Food, Toiletries and Money
Call Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
970-673-6948
Term Insurance with Kick!
Stagecoach Meat Co., LLC
Does your Term Insurance pay you when: Heart Attack happens? Stroke comes out of the blue? Cancer is diagnosed?
Custom Meat Processing, Retail Smoked Meats, Steaks, Sausages, Jerky & Pies The VonLoh Family 600 W. 3rd Ave., Wiggins, CO 80654
I bet your current policy ONLY pays your Beneficiary upon your Death!
970-483-7280
Get more Value on your $$$ today. Call Matt @ (720) 314-1804 * mattb@denverwestip.info
Haircuts Unlimited
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100 S. Main St. Keenesburg
Haircuts • Color • Perms • WAXING
Jana Dopler,LMT
Call For Appointment
Fertility Massage Specialist
720.281.2015
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Connie Buckmaster, Stylist • 17 Years Experience
970-768-3777
Flexible Hours • Walk-ins Welcome
Don Eastwood Drilling Water & Pumps - Permit # 489 1258 4731 CR 217, P.O. Box 160 Deer Trail, CO 80105
FOR SALE “Mutany” Hay for Sale New 2014 Crop Alfalfa 970-483-6347
303-769-4531 cell 303-883-4406
SERVICES Horse boarding Hudson Colorado 23332 CR 4 303-709-4494 McCarthy Trucking Recycled asphalt, concrete Great for driveways & parking areas. Also sand & gravel. Reasonable Prices Call Kevin for free quote 303-901-5034 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 Hudson Automotive & Small Engine Repair Automotive Electrical Troubleshooting Please call Matt @ 303-732-3765 for service. Open everyday, affordable prices, and honest service.
FOR SALE Hesston 6500 Windrower, 14’ Head, Field ready 303-638-0111 FOR SALE Older Duplex in Roggen, 1-1 Bedroom, 1-2 Bedroom. Owner will carry, $99,000. Call 303-549-1229 HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 4BR/3Ba Brick fireplace, wetbar, 15 miles NE Brush on Hwy. 71, 40x80 shop + 4 additional out buildings 720-231-3255 or 970-842-5274 GRASS HAY FOR SALE 350 two string grass hay bottom bales at 6.00 per bale. Keenesburg, CO Please call: 303-885-0419 or 720-233-1222
OPPORTUNITIES
Exp. Mom/Daughter Will clean home/office. Reasonable Rates Call Shaylene 720-480-6372
YARD/GARAGE SALES YARD SALE July 11 @ 891 Ponderosa, Lochbuie Tools, Chains, Snowplow, Generator (220 or 110), Records, Tapes, Miscellaneous. GARAGE SALE 15 Johnson Circle, Keenesburg July 11-12, 9-? King Size Mattress, Box Springs, Vintage Items, A little of everything
TRADER’S MARKET
History Colorado/Fort Vasquez museum is seeking Buyers and Sellers to utilize a unique sales area. An island, in the middle of Hwy. 85, 7/10 mile south of Platteville, CO at Fort Vasquez Museum. Dates: Beginning April 5, 2014, Every weekend until snow. Hours: 7 am - 5 pm, Cost: Introductory rent $10 per day. For more information call (970) 785-2832 or come by 13412 US Hwy. 85, Platteville, CO 80651 (Open 10 am to 4 pm daily)
Support our Advertisers LEGALS Legal Notice The Office of Exceptional Student Services for Weld County School District R3-3J will be destroying special education records of students who were born in 1988. If you are a past student or legal guardian of such, please contact the Office of Exceptional Student Services at 303-536-2000 before August 1, 2014, if you would like to obtain your records before they are destroyed.
HELP WANTED HANDYMAN WANTED Must have own tools. Call 303-549-1229 PART TIME LAWN WORK TRASH PICKUP, MISCELLANEOUS Call 303-549-1229
FOR RENT Prairie View Apartments
Senior/Disabled, Subsidized HUD Housing 1 bedroom apts. in Hudson 303-536-4501, 1151 Main St., Hudson
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