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Volume 12 • Edition 20
October 16, 2019
Serving rural Adams, Morgan, and Weld Counties
Fort Lupton Boy’s & Girls Club Boot Scoot Fundraiser
The room was packed Saturday night for the 5th annual Boot Scoot benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Weld County-Fort Lupton Clubhouse. The Fort Lupton Clubhouse opened five years ago due to the vision and generosity of the Fort Lupton City, School District RE-8, the FL BGC Community Advisory Board, local businesses and generous community donors. The Boot Scoot is an annual local fundraiser created to thank the community for their support, celebrate the work and contribution of this well-known and respected youth development organization and raise funds needed to continue the programming and experiences provided. The Fort Lupton Youth of the Month for 2019 clubhouse kids were honored guests at the beginning of the program. They were recognized for their contributions to the club culture of contribution and participation underscoring the importance and impact of a Boys & Girls Club to our community. The Fort Lupton was given the title “Fun Lupton” during its first year. BGC after school and summer programs are proven to benefit children in supporting academics, character and leadership, the arts, and healthy living while also supporting families in employment and security, knowing their child is in a safe environment. The clubhouse strives to create community, belonging and connection-the critical challenge and task of our time. The 2019 Wrangler of the Year award was given to the Tom and Alice Holton, Rosalie and Henry Martinez, and Tom and Gerri Holton families. These families were recognized for their yearslong support and commitment to the Fort Lupton clubhouse and their belief in the strengths and lived values of the Lupton community. The evening was highlighted with an amazing steak dinner provided by Halliburton. Special thanks to the cooks, Sam and Charlie for their culinary skills and generosity in supporting our Boot Scoot for several years. Thanks also to the High School culinary class for the decadent cheesecakes! Music and dancing to the magic of Ritchie Law and his band set the mood for celebration. Jerry Bangert, local auctioneer led the special appeal, live auction and auction chicken (you’d have to be there! ) Live auction items were donated by the Fort Lupton Fire Station, Art Samson, Leslie Jewelers and an anonymous donor. Our great appreciation to all the businesses that donated to our successful silent auction. Many thanks to the CAB committee, Isabel Zapien, Amber and Jay Mendoza, Jessica Holbrook and Travis Hitt, the CAB membership and CEO Terry Adams for their planning and executing a successful event. Special thanks to the event sponsors, Bank of Colorado, United Power, Dales Pharmacy, Halliburton, Knights of Columbus, Cureton Midstream, Henry and Rosalie Martinez, Arlen and Julie Engbarth and Helen and Frank Zadel. Without their generosity, Boot Scoot would not have been possible. Every aspect of community life in Fort Lupton has had a hand in providing this opportunity for our young people to grow, learn and belong in a Boys and Girls Club community that cares and values its people.
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Keene Clinic Annual Polka Fest Fund Raiser at the South East Weld Fair Grounds
The annual Keene Clinic fund raiser was held at the Keene Clinic Fund raiser was held at the SE Weld Fair Grounds. A good turnout for the excellent food, dancing to the Polka Nuts, and lots of silent auction items. As usual the bake sale had a multitude of things to take home. I am not sure calorie free, but a very good variety. A great job by the volunteers and thank you to the sponsors who donated so much.
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Cooke: The Case Against Colorado’s Proposition CC
By Amy Oliver Cooke This November, Colorado voters will decide the fate of a deceptively worded measure — Proposition CC, a blank check for a tax increase drawn on our pocketbooks, with zero accountability, that would permanently cripple our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. It deserves an overwhelming “NO” vote. For those who aren’t familiar with our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, also known as TABOR, it’s simple. TABOR promotes transparent, consensual and good, fair government. Ever since voters approved it in 1992, this constitutional amendment has been an indispensable voter check and balance on state government growth. TABOR provides reasonable limitations on revenue collection (population growth plus inflation) and general government debt. If government wants to grow, all it has to do is ask voters. Coloradans are lucky to live in a state in which we get to decide on the size and scope of government. First, there is no budget crisis. TABOR frustrates some legislators because it keeps them from wildly spending our families’ hard-earned tax dollars without our consent. Nevertheless, legislators do find ways to circumvent TABOR. Even though voters have rejected six statewide tax increases over the last several years, in the past decade our state budget has grown 71% while population is up only 15%. No wonder the Denver Post agrees we don’t have a budget crisis, and no wonder we Coloradans love our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. Polling shows 71% of Coloradans support TABOR. We want to keep some control of our state’s economic destiny, which is one of the strongest in the nation thanks to voters and TABOR. Second, the ballot language claims that Prop CC will help fund Colorado’s roads and schools without a tax increase. That’s false. When the government keeps more of our money and spends it, it’s a tax increase. Cont. on Page 4, See Cooke on Proposition CC
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Page 2: Way of the World Page 3: Robert Grand Testimony Before Erie City Council Page 3: Tommy Holton Running For Weld Commissioner District 3 Pages 7-11: Weld Re-3J Newsletter Page 13: Hardware Hank Opens in Keenesburg Page 14: Vote No on Proposition CC
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by Bob Grand We wonder where the following the law thought has gone wrong. In America you are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. I guess that applies if you are a career criminal or a politician but not if you are the President of the United States. The President will never be forgiven for winning the presidency in 2016. There are between 35 to 40 percent of the people who just cannot accept the facts. Aggravated by well healed liberals and a badly compromised media that has, for the most part, sold its soul to the radical Democratic agenda. We are supposed to have three separate branches of government, the judicial, the legislature and the executive. How can the legislature interfere with executive branch? This is not doing the bidding of the people. It is doing the bidding of the radical left agenda of what use to be a party representing the working people of America. What would John F. Kennedy say today? Now with all the fuss about Joe Biden’s son, there is a rude fact. Given federal laws, the only thing he may be guilty of is a couple of free plane rides. Yes, as inappropriate and against common sense, Hunter Biden may not have broken any Federal laws. Now is that a hole in the system? You bet. But do not hold your breath. Do you think that Hunter Biden is the only family member of a Washington politician that has made millions off the family name? Oh, I forgot, he does not have to justify, because it may not be illegal. The swamp is tough to drain because too many people, on both sides of the aisle have their family’s fingers in the pie. There should be federal rules that prohibit conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest. Do not hold your breath. Rather than have leadership from our Congressional delegations we have quite approval by their silence. You would think Governor Polis would provide leadership and gather up our federal delegation and say enough is enough, let us do something about it. But no, his public relations and media people have to pick on a couple of small papers who had the gall to carry a story that could be interpreted as unfavorable to the Governor, which you can read in this issue. I spoke to the editors of both papers, and in their support, I am publishing the piece. You judge. But what can you expect from the Governor who seen to put Proposition CC to the public for a vote? From a state that has record revenue coming in. Somehow, we never seem find enough money for roads, education or higher education, but we can find the money to accomplish most of the Governor’s pet projects. And where are Republicans? Well I just say again, where are the Republicans? The middle east continues to be an issue. It has been an issue for thousand of years. People forget that Turkey has a deep history in the world. Unfortunately for them they sided with the Germans in World War I and the French and British made them pay dearly. The Armenian and Kurds have been fighting the Turks for what seems forever. The tribal conflicts are not going to be solved by trying to bring American Democracy to the middle east. Bribery and payments are a cultural issue. He who is in charge gets his share. To think about it, maybe that is where our politicians learned the art. They may have cleaned it up a bit, but the concept seems all too familiar. We need to think about what we do and why we do it. What makes America great is that you have the opportunity to make of yourself what you can. Is it perfect ? No, but it is a whole lot better than most of the rest of the world. We should be asking our elected officials to focus on the real issues. Make America a better place for our future generations. Is that really too much to ask? Your comments and thoughts are always appreciated: publisher@lostcreekguide.com
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October 16, 2019
Robert Grand Testimony Before Erie City Council October 8th, 2019
Thank you for allowing me to address the Council. My name is Bob Grand. I wear a couple of hats, as many of you do. I am a citizen of Weld County, a newspaper publisher and the Secretary/Treasurer of the High Plains Library District. I come to you tonight to relate my experience of trying to testify at the Colorado Oil & Gas Commission Conservation Commission meeting held at the Erie Recreation Center last Thursday night. The meeting was run in a professional manner, with the Chair stating, several times about the purposes of the hearing and rules of conduct that were expected. There were about 80 people in attendance. I would say that the testimonies that were given were equally representative of both pro and anti-oil and gas positions. Although many testimonies did not address the four issues that were identified as the express purpose of the public hearing. There was a demonstration directly outside of the room where the meeting was being held, clearly visible through the windows, where seven demonstrators, each holding large, three-foot size mockups of tombstones with anti-oil & gas comments. The meeting was suspended, and the room cleared as the Commission Chair said it would be. The demonstrators were asked to move by the Erie police, and they did. The meeting was opened again, and people filed back in to testify. Prior to beginning the meeting again, the Chair restated the rules of conduct and noted that if there was another incident the meeting would be terminated. As my luck would have it in the middle of my testimony the same demonstrators appeared and the meeting was terminated, with some people in the room loudly shouting it was their first amendment right to demonstrate. My papers and myself are strong supporters of our veterans. In fact, in 2016 one of my papers was recognized by the Department of Colorado American Legion as being the best small newspaper that supports veterans in the entire state of Colorado for that year. Now since our country was founded over, 1,100,000 servicemen and woman have given their lives to defend our Constitution and Bill of Rights. None of them asked whether you are Democrat or Republican, those documents are for all American Citizens. I do not fault the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission They went out of their way to come to Erie to listen to testimony from citizens. I applaud them for that. I fault the Erie Town Council for not proving adequate protection from the demonstrators. There were two Erie policeman presents, who were very polite. When asked why the second demonstration was not stopped before it occurred so that the meeting would not have to be ended the officer politely told me that it was the demonstrators first amendment right. Well I have to ask what about everyone else’s first Amendment rights? For example, the right to testify at a public hearing. I understand the emotions run high on the oil & gas subject. I recognize there is a large and loud constituency on the subject opposed to oil & gas in your community. That is their right. I understand you are sensitive to that constituency and you should be. Everyone agrees that oil & gas exploration and production operations should be safe. However there some facts that you need to consider. I was testifying before the Commission that they should consider the language of HB 181 in terms of being responsive in a timely fashion. Uncertainty is something that adversely effects everyone. I also noted that when people buy property on which to build the county or the town authorizing body should remind folks that they own their land, they do not own their view. Realtors and developers should be made to formally disclose that to prospective purchasers. I was stopped before I could testify on the economic impact of delayed drilling. As Secretary/ Treasurer of the High Plains Library District I a very familiar with the District’s financials. Over 60% of the Districts Revenue is generated by oil & gas assessed values. The District is trying to schedule a groundbreaking ceremony for the $4 million expansion /renovation project at the Erie Library. The Board unanimously approved that expenditure some time ago because the citizens of Erie have the highest library utilization rate of any library facility in the County, approaching fifty percent of the population. The HPLD Board did not consider how your citizens voted whether Democrat or Republican or pro or anti oil and gas. They addressed the library needs of the citizens of Erie. I cannot speak for the St Vrain, RE1j school district or the Mountainview Fire Protection District. I would assume, as well-run organizations, as they are, they too focus on the needs of the citizens not their politics. But being a bean counter by nature, I would like to point that The High Plains Library District annual revenue that is generated is composed of over sixty percent from the oil & gas assessed values, which has an assessment of about eleven times residential assessed value. For their Weld County portion of their property tax revenue the St. Vrain School District revenue is composed of over forty percent from oil and gas assessed value. The Mountain View Fire Protection District for its portion of Weld County property tax revenue is at forty eight percent level. The Town of Erie assessed valuation for its Weld County tax valuation attributed to oil and gas is a little over 15% percent of your total assessed valuation. Residential assessed valuation is $212,828,346 or 64.6% of your assessed valuation total. the special districts have enough money to provide the services needed. You need to think about what happens if all oil & gas stops, as many of your more vocal constituents would like. I suspect that none of the special districts would be able to afford to support Erie at the levels they have currently or will need in the future without oil and gas tax revenue from their entire geographic area of service. I am not asking you to roll over on oil and gas, but I am asking you that you use common sense in your deliberation processes. That is asking a lot in today’s world of politics. When I was younger life was easy because everything was either black or white. As I get older, I am recognizing that there is a lot of grayer areas than I ever thought of. Complex and emotional issues but the state officials and the communities who are so anti oil & gas need to understand where the money come from. Roof tops, even expensive ones, are nice, but you cannot pay for the services the community wants and needs solely with them. Having served on a town board, a school board, and the library board it is a lot better to have money to provide the services the community needs and wants than not. Thank you for your time.
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Tommy Holton Running for the Republican Nomination for Weld County Commissioner District 3
Long Time Fort Lupton Resident Rosalie Martinez Running for Fort Lupton RE-8 School Board
by Bob Grand Tommy Holton is running for the Republican nomination to run for Weld County Commissioner Representing District 3. Tommy has been married to his high school sweetheart for forty years and has three children, 2 girls and a bit, with 9 grandchildren. Tommy’s family moved to Fort Lupton in 1968 and he has been involved with the family ranching operation since he was a youngster. All of Tommy’s grandparents worked in the mining industry in the Carbon Valley. Tommy has a long and distinguished career of service to his community and to the citizens of Weld County. He was Mayor of Fort Lupton for eight years, was term limited, but now sits on the Fort Lupton City Council. He served on the Weld County Planning Commission for eight years, serving as Chair the last years of his term. He served on the Weld County Fair Board fo0r five years, serving as Treasurer his last year. He served as a Commissioner on the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission for eight years, serving as Vice Chair, the last two years. He participates or has participated in the Highway 85 Coalition, the Highway 52 Coalition, the Mayor’s Bullseye Meetings involving all the Mayors of the area, to discuss what is going on in their respective towns as well as mutual issues; the development of the Boys & Girls Club in Fort Lupton; working on economic development within Fort Lupton as well as working with then Towns of Platteville, Dacono and Hudson on IGA development; and was instrumental in the restructuring of the High Plains Library District Board of Directors. Asked why he wanted to run for Commissioner representing District 3, he said “I cannot do anything that I cannot make a difference at” We have to have a Commissioner that represents District 3 that has local government experience, agricultural experience, economic development experience, oil & gas experience and the ability to work with all levels of government, including local, county and state level. We are at a critical point in Weld County and we need the best and most experienced people as Commissioners. I think I fit that bill the best of anybody who has announced running for Weld County Commissioner representing District 3. Holton went on to say we need to focus on protecting the property rights of all our citizens, including mineral rights, focus on our infra structure needs, and improving opportunities for all our young people, working with our school districts and libraries, both local and at the County level. Our future lies with our young people and too often we see them grow up and leave to go elsewhere to earn their living and raise their families. We need to assess what our social capital investment needs are to support our local communities. People have to realize that we are seeing the impact of uncertainty in the oil and gas industry today, in terms of delayed drilling approvals and the impact of reduced employment and local sales taxes on money that is not being spent. The bigger impact begins in 2022 when the reduced oil production will hit the state, county, local government and the special districts such as fire protection, schools, libraries and the multitude of others in terms of property tax revenue. Weld County has been working on that, but we have to make sure we continue to have qualified representation on the Weld County Board of Commissioners that has the knowledge and experience to continue representing all the people of Weld County effectively.
by Bob Grand Rosalie Martinez was born in Fort Lupton and has been married to her high school sweetheart, Henry, for 64 years. They have five children, four girls and a boy, thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren! Rosalie’s formal education include a BA from the University of Northern Colorado and an MS in Education Administration from the University of Colorado. Her work history includes 10 years of teaching, Administrator of the Fort Lupton Migrant Program, four years as Director of the State of Colorado Bi Lingual Program, two years at the University of Colorado involved with the instruction of teaching the teachers to prepare native American’s to focus on cultural and linguistic relevance in the classroom. She was the first principal at Twombly Elementary in Fort Lupton and served in that capacity for eighteen years until her retirement. She has belonged to the Colorado Association of School Administrators; Colorado Association of Supervisors & Curriculum Development; Colorado Association of Bilingual and Bicultural Education; Colorado State Accountability Committee; and the Colorado State Standards & Leadership Committee. She has been a longtime volunteer at St. Williams Parish ion Fort Lupton and served 14 years on the Fort Lupton Public and School Library Board of Directors and held the position of President; served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the High Plains Library District from 1995 to 2005 and was reappointed to the Board in the new restructuring that occurred. Asked why she wanted to run for the school Board after spending so much time devoted to service to the community over the years, the answer was simple. She desperately wants district student test scores to improve, recognizing that correlates to student success in both school and life. She believes her tremendous experience in the education process can be a valuable contribution to achieving that goal. Asked how she plans to accomplish that, it was, again, a simple answer. She believes that the RE-8 School Board and the School Administration are in alignment on what they want to accomplish, and she would like to be a part of that team’s successful efforts to support the students. Rosalie Martinez brings a wealth of experience to the table and would be a great team member on the school board, focusing on what is best for the students.
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Cooke on Proposition CC
Cont. from Page 1 Current projections indicate that Proposition CC’s passage would cost taxpayers $1.3 billion in refunds over the next three years alone. For some families, that’s hundreds of dollars. Coloradans have repeatedly rejected statewide tax hikes because we want our government to be more efficient with the $32.5 billion budget it already receives. Prop CC would cripple TABOR. There’s no sunset. It would take away our TABOR tax refunds forever and would take away our right to vote on TABOR tax refunds — forever. Make no mistake, despite what proponents and the ballot language says, Prop CC is a forever tax increase meant to destroy TABOR. Finally, Prop CC is also a blank check. State House Speaker KC Becker (D-Boulder) admitted in a committee hearing earlier this year that there is no guarantee that Proposition CC’s money will go toward roads and schools in the future. There’s no real accountability. Legislators like Rep. Becker want to gut TABOR, so they can keep our TABOR tax refunds forever and spend our money however they want. In 2005, Coloradans narrowly approved Referendum C. That money was supposed to fund many of the things that Proposition CC would purportedly fund. But the legislature didn’t abide by the spirit of Ref C because lawmakers didn’t have to. Former State Treasurer Mark Hillman and I wrote “State Budget Scrutiny Reveal Ref C Shuffle” and found that programs NOT identified as beneficiaries of Ref C dollars grew twice as fast as education and health care. Worse still, higher ed got starved in the process. We shouldn’t be fooled again, and neither will Ref C supporter, former senator and University of Colorado President Hank Brown, who has joined the “No on CC” coalition. No on CC Co-Chair and University of Colorado Regent Heidi Ganahl said, “There are two problems with this proposition. There is no sunset. It’s forever. And they did not put guardrails in to assure where the money is going to go. So, in a year, they can switch it up … There are no guarantees higher ed will get any money out of this.” Ganahl suggested that the current legislature could fund higher ed if it chose to, but that the majority of lawmakers “don’t understand the value of investing in higher education.” The legislature doesn’t have a revenue problem; it has a prioritization problem. If Colorado’s legislators were truly interested in funding roads and schools without a tax increase, they could fund them now. Since TABOR passed, the state’s budget has grown 306% and yet, the legislature is unwilling to prioritize what our families need — well-paid teachers and roads. Even though education spending is up 20% since 1990, teacher pay is actually down 20% when adjusted for inflation. Voters shouldn’t reward bad budgeting. That’s why I’ll be a NO vote on Prop CC. Amy Oliver Cooke is the executive vice president of the Independence Institute, and part of the No on CC effort.
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Keene Clinic Annual Polka Fest Fund Raiser at the South East Weld Fair Grounds
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— Obituaries —
VERNON LEE COOKSEY
LYLE LINDY MUIR Lyle Lindy Muir, 91 years old, of Hudson, Colorado has now “gone west”. He peacefully passed on September 5, 2019. Born to Carl and Ella Mae Muir on December 25, 1927, in Midland Michigan, Lyle proudly served four years in the Navy. After leaving the service, he moved to Colorado. He owned and operated Lindy’s Aircraft Enterprises, volunteered for many years at the Oshkosh Air Show in Wisconsin, and belonged to the Toastmasters Club. He married Adeline Evanice on January 21, 1950 in Rhodes, Michigan. Lyle is preceded in death by son, Richard Muir of Tennessee. He is survived by son Donald Muir of Aurora, Colorado, sisters Myrtle Doehring and Loretta VanBocxlaer of Michigan, 7 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Following Lyle’s burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery, a reception in Lyle’s memory will be held at the Keenesburg American Legion, Post 180, on Thursday, September 26, 2019, beginning at 1:00 pm. Donations in Lyle’s name, may be made to American Legion Post 180. As you pass this way, please pause to reflect, Upon the members to whom we pay the last respect. They loved their old airplanes and gave to us their best, And now have joined the squadron which is always heading west. The squadron grows larger with the passing of every year, But as long as Antique Field exists, you will find their presence here. GONE WEST
American Legion Post 180 Keenesburg, Colorado
This will be the last and final year the American will BE VERY Legion AFRAID!!!!! host a Haunted House. The Haunted House Committee would like to thank the Post and the Community for all the support over the last 20 years!
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Chili and Treats will be provided by the Ladies Auxiliary. Donations are always appreciated!
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All Children MUST be out of the Legion by 9:30PM ALL Haunted House items must go! Please contact Krista at 970-534-0528 if you are interested in any items!
Vernon Lee Cooksey passed on to be with his Savior on September 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Lyle and Pauline Cooksey on May 24, 1940 in Denver, Colorado. He grew up in the South Roggen area and went to Kiowa School through 6th grade. He then went to Brighton for a year, to Prospect Valley School through his freshman year and then went to Wiggins High School where he graduated as Valedictorian in 1958. He married his girlfriend, Evelyn Washburn who he originally met in first grade and they were married for over 61 years. Vernon attended Colorado State University and graduated with a degree in agronomy in 1962. He and Evelyn came back home and farmed and raised cattle with his parents and raised their family and grew the farm to where it currently is now--farming a diversified crop and cattle operation with his 3 sons Jim, Jerry and Jeff and his grandson Dustin. Vernon was a lifetime member of the Kiowa Sunday School and Church where he led, raised and encouraged his family to be involved and grow their faith there as they enjoyed the fellowship and worship with their family and friends. Vernon had a heart for his community and all of the people in it from the youth to those he lived and farmed with. He was a member of Homestead Grange #215 for over 50 years and a 4-H leader for the Kiowa Busy Workers 4-H club for over 30 years. He was honored with the FFA Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree from the Weld Central Chapter and the Honorary State Farmer Degree from Colorado FFA. He was involved in several community and county activities including serving as an ASCS/FSA committeeman for 20 years. He served on the Consumers Oil and Roggen Farmers Elevator boards. He was the CSU Soil and Plant Science Honored Alumnus of the Year in 2008. He and Evelyn were honored to be chosen as the 2013 Southeast Weld County Fair Parade Grand Marshalls. He was a member of the Colorado Association of Wheat Growers, the National Association of Wheat Growers and he and Evelyn would enjoy the National Commodity Classic every year at locations across the country. Vernon will be remembered as a generous, compassionate and mischievous dad, grandpa, and friend who spent most of his days either farming, watching his kids and grandkids in all of their sporting events, cattle shows, and any of their hobbies, or watching a Broncos or Rockies game. He is preceded in death by his parents Lyle and Pauline Cooksey and his brother, Ken Cooksey, and his brother-in-law Ken Ryan. He is survived by his wife Evelyn; his children: Jim (Kathy)Cooksey, Judy (John) Owens, Jerry Cooksey, Jeff (Amy) Cooksey; Eight Grandchildren: Dustin Cooksey, Kaytlyn (Chad) Kennedy, Brandon (Kerri) Owens, Kelsey(Jeff) Wittstruck, Lyle and Paul Cooksey, Sarah (Tyler) Madsen, and Molly Cooksey. Eight Great Grandchildren: Kyndall and Aniyah Kennedy; Boaz, Elias, and Amos Owens; Leah and Moses Wittstruck; and Rayelee Madsen; his sisters: Velma Ryan, and Vicki (Jerry) Redman; and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Shirley (Gordon) Timmons, Melvin (Betty) Washburn, Kay (Peter) Guerin, Bonnie (Terry) Reddick, and Vernetta Washburn along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Friday night, September 27 at the Tabor Funeral Home in Brighton. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday morning, September 28 at Christ Community Church just south of Roggen, Colorado. Internment at Heart of the Plains Cemetery. Reception following at Christ Community Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Kiowa Creek Community Church, Homestead Grange #215, or the Southeast Weld County Fair Association.
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Newsletter Financial & Capital Update
By Greg Rabenhorst, Ed. D.
Community feedback is needed and desired! All residents in Re3J should have recently received a special invitation to attend one of our Vision 2020 Focus Groups. These meetings are intended specifically to get YOUR feedback on the future of our great district. Today’s and future students need your input in creating our next 5 year+ strategic plan. Our past few years have been very exciting as we have built and renovated schools and worked tremendously hard to implement programs funded through the 2016 Bond and Mill Levy Override. The success of these programs depends on continuation of funding and supportive partnerships between staff, students, and parents. Our community focus groups are intended to hear from parents and community members to hear if we are on the right track in implementing our current programs and to get input on what programs may be needed and desired. In the spring of 2019 we asked community members to participate in a survey to kick off the strategic planning process. Results indicated that respondents strongly agree with the current strategic plan goals to increase academic proficiency in language arts and math, increase graduation rates, increase students the number of students career and college ready, and decrease employee turnover rates. Most also strongly agree that the district is achieving these goals. Results were split on the need to update/revise the strategic plan goals and the district’s current mission statement, which supports that now is the right time to revisit this topic during our community focus groups. The community focus groups will ask about strengths and weaknesses of the district and schools, what experiences we want our children to have while on their preschool to high school graduation journey, and where efforts and resources should be directed to help make every student career and college ready. Please join us and help shape the vision of our district.
MLO Funds Directed Toward Improving Student Outcomes
All programs identified for use through the 2016 Mill Levy Override align with the current district strategic plan initiatives to improve outcomes for students. A number of student programs and technology initiatives are in place which are funded through the MLO. Teacher and support staff compensation has been increased to be more competitive as the district strives annually to rank 5 of 11 in starting teacher salary in a regional comparison group. Feedback from the community focus groups will also help guide financial decision making, specifically when the current mill levy override expires in 2022.
Weld County School District Re-3J Annual Notices to Parents and Families Title VI, IX, ADA , Section 504
Weld County School District Re-3J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, or disability in admission to, or treatment in its educational programs or activities. There is a procedure in place for grievances or discrimination concerns. Inquiries or complaints alleging discriminatory actions may be addressed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Denver, CO 80204-3582 or staff in Re-3J listed below. For concerns regarding Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681) gender bias, the designated staff in Re-3J is as follows: Executive Director of Support Programs, Jenny Wakeman (phone 303536-2002, email jennywakeman@re3j.com). Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. §794) and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.) prohibits discrimination based on disability. All staff and administrators have the responsibility of ensuring that all students with disabilities are identified, evaluated and provided with needed accommodations and services, resulting in a free appropriate public education. For more information, explore the links below, contact your school’s 504 Coordinator or contact: Jenny Wakeman Executive Director of Support Programs Weld County School District Re-3J 303-536-2002 jennywakeman@re3j.com Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in District/school activities. Please contact the school/department at least three working days prior to the activity.
Notice of Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Weld County School District RE-3J does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation (which includes transgender), genetic information, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbirth, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the district: Jenny Wakeman, Executive Director of Support Programs, Weld County School District Re-3J, 1101 4th Ave., Hudson, CO 80642, 303-536-2002
Nondiscrimination Student Policies
J-1 (JB) Equal Educational Opportunities Every student of this school district shall have equal educational opportunities through programs offered in the school district regardless of race, color, ancestry, creed, sex, sexual orientation (which includes transgender), religion, national origin, marital status, disability or need for special education services. This concept of equal educational opportunity shall guide the Board and staff in making decisions related to school district facilities, selection of educational materials, equipment, curriculum and regulations affecting students. Students with identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities shall be provided with a free appropriate public education, consistent with the requirements of federal and state laws and regulations. In order to ensure that district programs are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Board directs the superintendent or designee(s) to periodically monitor the following areas: 1. Curriculum and materials - review curriculum guides, textbooks and supplemental materials for discriminatory bias. 2. Training - provide training for students and staff to identify and alleviate problems of discrimination. 3. Student access - review programs, activities and practices to ensure that all students have equal access and are not segregated except when permissible by law or regulation. 4. District support - ensure that district resources are equitably distributed among school programs including but not limited to staffing and compensation, facilities, equipment and related matters. 5. Student evaluation instruments - review tests, procedures and guidance and counseling materials for stereotyping and discrimination. 6. Discipline - review discipline records and any relevant data to ensure the equitable implementation and application of Board discipline policies.
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”)
Notification of Rights under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools The Weld County School District RE-3J (“District”) hereby gives notice that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents, and students who are 18 years of age or older (“eligible students”), certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. In recognition of the confidential nature of student educational records, no person or agency may access student education records without prior written consent from the student’s parent/guardian or eligible student, except as set forth in law and in the District’s policy pertaining to student records and the release of information on students. For complete disclosures visit re3j.com/Board/Administrative Policies/(Policy J) Student Protections and Rights/Student Records/Release of Information on Students Cont. on Page 11, See Annual Notices
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Hoff Elementary
October 16, 2019
Lochbuie Elementary
Ronda Soliz, Principal
by Ben Palmer, Principal
I am so excited to begin another school year as the principal of Hoff Elementary. We have such an amazing group of students, our families continue to support us, and our dedicated teachers strive for excellence every day. This year, we are working towards developing student’s problem solving, critical thinking skills, and overall social and emotional wellness. We are looking forward to building strong relationships with our families and watching students excel in their learning. We are the coyotes and we H.O.W.L loud and proud! Highlights from our first month of school:
Bryce McMillan, P.E. Presenter for Speed Stacks and member of Team USA Sport Stacking working with our students.
Giant sized Twister at our Annual Fun-athon. Students enjoyed all sorts of fun activities and the school appreciates all the Donations!
Parachute run during Fun-a-thon Students ran as fast as they could to watch their parachutes open up!
We love our Broncos! Students showing support on our Bronco Day during spirit week!
Our newly elected Student Council Officers for the 2019-2020 school year! We can’t wait to see what these future leaders have to offer!
Hoff Spirit Day!
Creating Leaders and Learners for life is visible throughout Lochbuie Elementary. This year we will continue our journey as a Lighthouse school while working on our recertification. Schools that achieve Lighthouse certification shine as examples of the Leader in Me process taken to its deepest and most impactful level of implementation. Empowering Lighthouse Leaders Here at LES, we are empowering students by having them be leaders in a variety of ways. Our students have launched a running club, serve lunch in the cafeteria, help in the ROAR store, lead our assemblies, and serve as tour guides to new students. Our Lighthouse is made up of over 40 students which has doubled in the last year. One of the new things we have implemented is having students fill out applications to become a leader in one of the above ways. This year, the focus will be on being leaders within our community. We will be working 5th graders lending a helping hand. on keeping our community parks clean and working with Lochbuie’s Senior Center to engage with people in our local community. The assembly committee is hard at work for the upcoming assembly in which we will honor those who have shown one of the 8 habits this first quarter. The students have done great at showing what it takes to be a leader here at Lochbuie and we are excited to see what this upcoming year brings. Carnival/Field Day On Friday, September 27, Lochbuie held both its Field Day and our annual Carnival. Both were a huge success and everyone had a great time. Students had a blast rotating through three stations with Tug of War being one of the big favorites! A big thank you to all of our volunteers! The carnival was also a success with a great turnout. The addition of the Dunk Tank was a huge hit as students and families took their turn at dunking some of MRE and LES staff. Family Engagement Lochbuie has been working hard at providing Assembly Team planning out our opportunities for families to engage with their stuassembly dent. This year, we kicked this off with our Monster Math Night on October 15. This is a great chance to see some of the activities the kids are working on and a way to become more involved in the children’s education. We look forward to seeing our families there and throughout the year at the rest of our upcoming events!
Mr. Palmer anxiously awaiting getting dunked
We are Hoff and we are AWESOME!
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Hudson Elementary
By Greg Dent, Principal
Hudson Elementary’s Field Day had many changes this year. For the first time in Hudson Elementary’s history, Field Day took place in the fall on September 20. The change to the fall was made mainly because the weather is much better compared to the rainy and even snowy days Colorado has had in May. In the event of inclement weather, having it in the fall allows Field Day to be scheduled on a date that will have nice weather. Hudson Elementary has never had a grass field, but this year students enjoyed games and events on the new soccer field. The Weld Central High School Volleyball team was among the volunteers that made it possible to expand the number of games and events. Hudson students loved seeing the high school students. Primary students participated in 30 partner activities which is the most ever offered while intermediate students cooperated in various team building activities.
Meadow Ridge Elementary
by Jennifer Forbes, Principal
Meadow Ridge Elementary School’s Community Garden The community group that helped design Meadow Ridge Elementary School (MRE) thoughtfully put planned space for a community garden. The committee wanted a space that the students and their families would have a chance to learn about gardening. Last spring, students and staff began planning for the garden. Each grade level was given a type of plant to start as seeds including zucchini, tomatoes, pumpkins, and lettuce. Every MRE student was able to plant a seed and watch it grow. Grade levels then chose several of the plants to transplant to the outside garden. With the help of our staff, students readied the ground, dug the holes, and planted their seedlings. In late spring, the students tended the garden by weeding, watering, and observing the plants. As summer started, our staff worked with parents in the community that would help our garden grow. Families took turns taking care of the garden all summer long. By late summer, we had crops! Families were invited to come over to the garden and take the food home. Families could pick the lettuce, zucchinis and tomatoes. Meadow Ridge is already making plans to continue our garden next year. We still have some vegetables ready to eat! Come and check out the Meadow Ridge Garden! When visiting our garden and picking a healthy side dish for dinner, you can also pick up a great book to read. Thanks to our Student Lighthouse team we have a “Little Library”. The library is an opportunity for all community members to stop by and “take a book or leave a book”. The library is already stocked with great reads. Thanks to everyone in the community who helped make our garden amazing!!
Emma and Rylan picking a healthy snack.
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Weld Central Middle School
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Things are continuing to be busy at Weld Central High School. Fall sports are in full swing right now with multiple Volleyball, Softball, Soccer, Cheer and Football games left as the playoff season approaches. The Izzy Leet Memorial Basketball Tournament is scheduled for December 12-14 and the Keith Kilker Memorial Wrestling Tournament is scheduled for Dec 20- 21. Our FFA will attend the national conference at the end of October. The FBLA craft year is scheduled for November 22-23 at the SW Weld Fairgrounds. Our fall Drama production will happen on Nov 14-16 in the WCHS Auditorium. There is no school for Thanksgiving Break on Nov 25-29 and our last day of classes for the 1st semester is December 20. As a reminder, students are expected to be here all week for finals.
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The 2019-2020 school year is off to a great start! Due to increasing enrollment and a revamping of our schedule, we have added seven new teaching positions at Weld Central Middle School this year. Our instructional priority this year is Engagement. We are focused on professional development that will help increase the engagement of students and staff members, but we are also looking to increase the engagement of parents and community members. We welcome any community members that are interested in volunteering at our school. We would also love to have a few community members participating in our PTA and School Accountability meetings. Please email Principal Jeffery at jamiejeffery@re3j. com if you are interested. A background check and fingerprinting are required to be at the school as a volunteer. WCMS is in the process of implementing Sources of Strength. This national program, funded by a grant, promotes positive connections between caring adults and peers. We have a group of students that are being trained as peer leaders to offer more support to our students. We are excited about beginning this program. School Counselor, Chantel Tupper is the lead staff facilitator for this group. Through a generous donation by the Walton Foundation, our PE classes were able to purchase heart monitors for student use. “The Heart Zones System is fitness technology software and data driven programs that engage, assess, and motivate physical activity using wearables to empower students to pursue safe and healthy active lifestyles.” More information can be found at their website: https://heartzones.com/schools/. We are so grateful to the Weld Re3J Education Foundation for securing the funding for this program. A number of WCMS students had artwork on display last Friday in the Art Bus at Platte Valley High School. The Art Bus is an awesome way to have a presence in the community and show case the fun talents of our students.
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Cardinal Community Academy Maureen Lockette, Principal
We had an exceptional start to the 2019-2020 school year. All our classes are full and our numbers are strong, showing great faith in our vision, our staff, and our Core Knowledge curriculum at CCA. New staff members include Ms. Myra Hanson in 6th grade and literacy, Ms. Stacie Powers as a 7th grade math and Intervention teacher, and a CCA alum, Ms. Hope Buchholz as the new 3rd grade teacher. In addition, as a proud Weld Central Graduate and a former teacher at both CCA and WCMS, I am very excited to be the new principal at CCA! In order to keep our parents informed and recognize their important part of the educational process, we have hosted two different trainings to assist parents with curricular materials that we utilize at CCA. Our elementary classes use the Riggs Method for phonics-based spelling. This is a highly effective program, but not one that is easily supported from home. Therefore, Ms. April Dowdy has started parent training for the parents of our elementary students. We also hosted a Big Ideas Math training and Q&A for our middle school parents. Both were well attended and that is a testament to our families. Our 7th graders went on a trip to the Sand Dunes in support of their environmental curriculum. Students took hikes and explored the natural beauty this area of our state has. We are fortunate that our staff and families recognize the importance of learning in nature. We are planning some changes to our first semester musical performances. On November 8 at 6:30pm in the Weld Central Middle School Auditorium, we will be paying tribute to our community Veterans with patriotic songs. We invite all Veterans to join us for this special event. Our new playground equipment is installed and being utilized daily. The students love this new addition to the playground; this equipment really challenges the students to climb, jump and swing through various obstacles. At CCA, we follow the 8 Keys of Excellence for character education. This year, our teachers have started sending out Cardinal Cards to families when they see students following the character keys. Parents are enjoying getting the mail and the postcards are a visual reminder to our students that we see them doing great things all the time. Our popular Fall Festival is November 16 from 2-5, followed by a movie night. This year’s theme will be Thanksgiving so watch for plenty of Turkeys, good food, and PIE. Please join us for this fun day.
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Weld County School District Re-3J Annual Notices to Parents and Families Information Concerning Sex Offenders
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 22-1-124, C.R.S. You have the right (a) to be informed whether a specific named individual is listed in the central sex offender registry maintained by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and (b) to obtain the name, address, known aliases, photograph, history of sex offense convictions and other criminal convictions of all registered sex offenders who reside within the law enforcement jurisdiction of your residence. To obtain this information you may contact CBI at: Colorado Bureau of Investigations Program Support Unit/Sex Offender Unit 690 Kipling Street, Suite 4000 Denver, CO 80215 Phone: 303-239-4222 Fax: 303-233-8336 The Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) maintains a website containing those sex offenders who have failed to register or who have been convicted of two (2) or more crimes involving unlawful sexual behavior. The list will contain the sex offender’s photograph, physical description, last known address, and conviction information. CBI’s sex offender website also includes safety tips and additional statistical information regarding sex offender. The website for CBI is www.cbi.state.co.us. Click on the Colorado Sex Offender Site and it will take you to the sex offender list. You may also contact: Weld County Sheriff’s Department Weld County Law Enforcement Building 1950 0 Street Greeley , CO 80632 The Weld County list of registered sex offenders is available at (https://www.weldsheriff.com/community/sex_offenders) along with sex offender information regarding the procedures by which community members may obtain law enforcement information collected pursuant to the Colorado Sex Offender Registration Enforcement Act. For more information contact Deputy Patterson at (970) 356-4015 Ext. 2867, for additional registration services.
Parent’s Attendance Obligation (22-33-104.)
Every child who has attained the age of six years on or before August 1 of each year and is under the age of seventeen years, except as provided by this section, shall attend public school for at least the following number of hours during each school year: (I) 1,056 hours if a secondary school pupil; (II) 968 if an elementary school pupil in a grade other than kindergarten; (III) 900 hours if a full-day kindergarten pupil; or (IV) 450 hours if a half-day kindergarten pupil. The major responsibility for regular attendance of students shall remain with the students and parents/guardians, and the school shall work cooperatively with the parent/guardians in achieving proper attendance. If you have questions or concerns regarding attendance or truancy for your child, please contact your building principal or Executive Director of Support Programs, Jenny Wakeman, at (303) 536-2002. Every parent has an obligation pursuant to Colorado law to ensure that their child receives an adequate education and training. Accordingly, every parent of a child who is over the age of six and under the age of seventeen has an obligation to ensure that such child attends a school.
District Policy Guide for Students and Parents
Please refer to the Re-3J website for the most recent version of district policies at re3j.com/Board/Administrative Policies
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Bruntz, Steve
Beauprez, Stuart
Bruntz, Steve and Sharon
Beierle, Patricia
Buck, Sidney & Shane
Belanger, Dennis Bell, Stacy
Buckley, James
Bellomy, Forrest & Barbara
Buentes, Jesus Buhr, Mary
Belmudez lll, Ramon Bentley, Gene & Florence
Burkart, David
Berryman, Hazel M Bertagni, Philip
Butler, Mike
Butler, Jacob
Bigger, Hazel
Byarski, Sylvester M Cain, Sherrie
Bjerke, R Jean
Calhoun Ranch
Black, Troy
Calvert, Robert Calvin, Harlie & Linda
Blair, Jonathan Blake, Lester & Maryann Blauer, Frances R
Camacho, Lazaro
Bleeker, Debora
Carabello, Orville & Carrie
Blue Creek Inc Boldt, Kimberly & Andrew
Cardenas, Manuel & Guadalupe
Bond, Kirsten
Cardona, Refujia & Natividad
Bonnell, Sheryln Borrego, Alfonso & Norma
Carlson, Adrea
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Cape, Patrice
Cardew, Cyndi & Patrick
Carpenter, Jeremy J Carroll, Michael & Teresa Carter, Joel & Christy Case, M Adina Casey, Jeff & Joy Castor Brothers Causey Farms CF Mortgage Ft Morgan Chandler, Duane & Shawnee Chandler, Shawnee & Duane
Britton, Lori
Channel, Patricia
Brown, Judith & William Browning, Darlene
Chavez, Abel
Brumley, Nathan & Erin Bruntz, Steve Bruntz, Steve and Sharon Buck, Sidney & Shane Buckley, James Buentes, Jesus Buhr, Mary Burkart, David Butler, Jacob Butler, Mike Byarski, Sylvester M Cain, Sherrie Calhoun Ranch Calvert, Robert Calvin, Harlie & Linda Camacho, Lazaro Cape, Patrice Carabello, Orville & Carrie Cardenas, Manuel & Guadalupe Cardew, Cyndi & Patrick Cardona, Refujia & Natividad Carlson, Adrea Carpenter, Jeremy J Carroll, Michael & Teresa Carter, Joel & Christy Case, M Adina Casey, Jeff & Joy Castor Brothers Causey Farms CF Mortgage Ft Morgan Chandler, Duane & Shawnee Chandler, Shawnee & Duane
Calhoun Ranch
Black, Troy
Aslan, Naile DBA Rocky Mountain Rest.
Blair, Jonathan
Calvert, Robert Calvin, Harlie & Linda
Blake, Lester & Maryann Blauer, Frances R
Camacho, Lazaro
Camacho, Lazaro Baechler, Velma
Bleeker, Debora
Carabello, Orville & Carrie
Terri & Jeff Cape,Bahr, Patrice
Blue Creek Inc Boldt, Kimberly & Andrew
Cardenas, Manuel & Guadalupe
Bond, Kirsten
Cardona, Refujia & Natividad Carlson, Adrea
Baraja, Jose
Bonnell, Sheryln Borrego, Alfonso & Norma
Barnhart, Edward J & Vickie L
Bottenfied, Melvin & Shauna
Baker, Manuel Robert Cardenas, & Guadalupe Balliet, Danielle
Cardew, Cyndi & Patrick Barriner, Adrienne & Reynolds, R Carlson, Adrea
Barta Jr, Lloyd E Bartee, Allen & Julie
Baslee, Tabby
Bjerke, R Jean
Bonnell, Sheryln Borrego, Alfonso & Norma Boyd, Steven & Shady Bradeen, Damon
Chavez, Enriquez & Veronica C
Butler, Jacob
Ashburn, Wayne & Tamra
Cardona, Refujia & Natividad
Barron, Cesar
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Anzlovar, Butler, JacobBrittiany
Bond, Kirsten
Bottenfied, Melvin & Shauna
Buentes, Jesus Buhr, Mary Burkart, David
Burkart, David Anguiano, Jaimie
Blue Creek Inc Boldt, Kimberly & Andrew
Bellomy, Forrest & Barbara Belmudez lll, Ramon Bentley, Gene & Florence
Belmudez lll, Ramon Bentley, Gene & Florence
Baechler, Velma Bahr, Terri & Jeff
Rest.
Brumley, Nathan Adams, Craig & Erin
Barron,Jeremy Cesar Carpenter, J Carroll, Michael Barta Jr, Lloyd&E Teresa Bartee, & Julie Carter, JoelAllen & Christy
Boyd, Steven & Shady Bradeen, Damon Bradshaw, Leslie Brammer, Mary
Cape, Patrice
Cardew, Cyndi & Patrick
Carpenter, Jeremy J Carroll, Michael & Teresa Carter, Joel & Christy Case, M Adina Casey, Jeff & Joy Castor Brothers
Bartee, Lloyd & Jeanette A
Brauher, Sr., Dale A Brettscheider, Walter
Causey Farms
Bartosh, Julie & Walter
Briano, Francisco
Chandler, Duane & Shawnee
Bartow, Helen
Brice, Justin
Chandler, Shawnee & Duane
Bashor, William C
Britton, Lori
Channel, Patricia
Brown, Judith & William Browning, Darlene
Chavez, Abel
Case, M Adina Bartlett, Alan & Marilyn Casey, Jeff & Joy Castor Brothers Causey Farms
CF Mortgage Ft Morgan Baslee, Tabby
Chandler, Duane Shawnee Bearce, Johnie & & Juanita Chandler, Shawnee & Duane Channel, Patricia Chavez, Abel Chavez, Enriquez & Veronica C
CF Mortgage Ft Morgan
Chavez, Enriquez & Veronica C
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Hardware Hank Store Opens in Keenesburg
Hardware Hank is the newest retail addition to Keenesburg. Founded by Erin and Ray Berris, the owners of NAPA Auto Parts. They have added the hardware store to compliment their existing business to be a one stop shop for the community. “Every day, folks would come in asking for basic hardware items, such as screws, plumbers glue, and just one item they forgot to finish their project, we just decided we needed to add this for a convenience to the community”. Hardware Hank is a subsidiary of United Hardware Distributing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, with over 1,200 stores in 18 states. We chose these folks as they are a very rural supplier with a lot of small-town experience. We felt their product offering and their knowledge fit with what we were looking to do. We still have a lot of work to be done as we are adding an outside shed to house concrete, pellets, shavings, livestock feed and fencing supplies and a greenhouse in the spring. Inside we have a selection for everyone including Valspar paint, mixing and color matching. Milwaukee tools, Traeger grills, farm supplies, pet supplies, Wyoming Trader clothing, Muck boots, Panhandle Clothing and Roll Jeans, to name a few. We even have a little bit of hunting and fishing supplies. Hours will be Monday – Friday 8-7, Saturday 8-5, and Sunday 10 -4. Stop by and see us, if we don’t have it, we can get it! If we need to stock a certain item for you, please let us know and we will put it in. Moving into this location took a lot of work and planning. The Town of Keenesburg was very helpful in getting this put together as well as the SOUTHEST Weld County Fire Protection District. We would like to thank DJ Bratrsovsky and his wife, the building owners, for seeing our vision in moving two stores into this location. It was months of work and we could not have done it without the help of Manny Cordero, owner of Cordero Construction, Stan Roskop of Tonville HVAC, Reis Electric and our employee, Terry Heckard for working the many hours required to help us get this accomplished.
— Obituaries — JOHN MARTIN “MARTY” CARLSON John Martin Carlson, better known as “Marty”, age 44, passed away after a 15 month battle against brain cancer, on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 23, 1974, in Wheat Ridge, CO, to John Robert and Janet (Glidewell) Carlson. Marty graduated from Weld Central High School in 1992 and completed an additional two years of motorcycle school. Marty greatly enjoyed working on fast cars, motorcycles and helping his mother on the family farm. Marty loved life was a loving father to Austin , devoted son and a friend to all who knew him. Marty was known for his crooked smile, dry sense of humor and the best hugs in the world. He cherished his motorcycle trips. One of the most memorable trips was with his best friend Jeremy to Dragons Tail, TN. John Martin “Marty” is survived by his mother; Janet Carlson (Hudson, CO), his son; Austin Storm Carlson (Hudson, CO) and a half brother John Joseph Carlson of Buena Vista, CO. He is preceded in death by his father John Robert Carlson, his brother; John Andrew Carlson, along with two half-brothers John Christian and John Robert Jr. Carlson. Family, friends, and others whose lives Marty touched are all invited to Tabor-Rice Funeral Home from 10-11 AM, Friday, September 13, 2019 to help reminisce and celebrate his beautiful life through a memorial service. Marty made a wonderful impact on this world and in the hearts of many friends and family members, and will always be known as a caring, loving person. He will be missed by all of those whom loved him, may he rest in peace.
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Buck: Keep the Legislature Accountable, Vote NO on Prop CC
By Rep. Perry Buck Protect your Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights by voting NO on Proposition CC. By placing this measure on the ballot, the legislature is trying to steal your money in an off-year election, when most voters aren’t paying attention. It does not matter if you register as a Democrat, unaffiliated, or Republican — You should vote NO on Proposition CC. Colorado is unique because we have to vote on tax increases. We have approved tax increases for schools, libraries and local road maintenance all across this beautiful state when our elected officials make a compelling argument. But we don’t give a blank check to our legislature because we know what will happen: out of control spending that results in California sized taxes. I voted in the legislature to oppose placing this proposition on the ballot in 2019. My colleagues who approved this proposition argued that they know how to spend your money better than you do. I argued that families deserve their tax refund and it will be used to invest in a college fund, or to pay down the mortgage, or maybe to just balance their budget every month. Colorado has been blessed by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights since the voters approved it by a large margin in 1992. The voters agreed to curb excessive government spending in good years so Colorado government would not be overextended in lean years. Yes, the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, fondly known as TABOR, has been a blessing that keeps Colorado’s government spending in check. The legislature proposes to rescind key parts of our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights with a false promise that the excess revenue will be earmarked for education and transportation. The messaging sounds, good but as we have seen in our transportation needs for years this earmarked revenue is small compared to the cuts to transportation funding that occur in other parts of the budget. It’s all smoke and mirrors.
Coloradans realize no one oversees the efficiencies and the accountability of government better than individual voters. As President Reagan said, “Government is like a baby: an alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.” Our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights reduces government’s appetite and forces our legislature to act responsibly. State Rep. Perry Buck, R.-Windsor, has represented House District 49 since 2013.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Vote No on Proposition CC
Protect your Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) by voting NO on Proposition CC. By placing this measure on the ballot, the legislature is trying to steal your money in an off-year election when most voters aren’t paying attention. It does not matter if you register as a Democrat, Unaffiliated or Republican – You should vote no on Proposition CC. Colorado is unique because we have to vote on tax increases. We have approved tax increases for schools, libraries and local road maintenance all across this beautiful state when our elected officials make a compelling argument. But we don’t give a blank check to our legislature because we know what will happen…out of control spending that results in California sized taxes. I voted in the legislature to oppose placing this proposition on the ballot in 2019. My colleagues who approved this proposition argued that they know how to spend your money better than you do. I argued that families deserve their tax refund and it will be used to invest in a college fund, or to pay down the mortgage, or maybe to just balance their budget every month. Colorado has been blessed by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights when the voters approved it by a large margin in 1992. The voters agreed to curb excessive government spending in good years so Colorado government would not be overextended in lean years. Yes, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights fondly known as TABOR has been a blessing that keeps Colorado’s government spending in check. The legislature proposes to rescind key parts of our Taxpayer Bill of Rights with a false promise that the excess revenue will be earmarked for education and transportation. The messaging sounds good but as we have seen in our transportation needs for years this earmarked revenue is small compared to the cuts to transportation funding that occur in other parts of the budget. It’s all smoke and mirrors. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Coloradans realize that no one oversees the efficiencies and the accountability of government better than individual voters. As President Reagan said, “Government is like a baby: an alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.” Our Taxpayer Bill of Rights reduces government’s appetite and forces our legislature to act responsibly. Submitted by Perry Buck
$15.00
$1.35 per gallon will call or route
$3,535.00 $2,183.00
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SERVICE DIRECTORY Computer Support Repair, Service & Sales Reliable, Local, Professional
Roggen Telephone Company
303-849-5260
Open Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm Family Medical Care for All Ages
Keene Clinic
190 So. Main St., Keenesburg
303-732-4268
Loya’s Cleaning Maria Loya
English: Butch 970-590-8063 Spanish: Maria 303-350-6365 butcherger@hotmail.com
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Assistance for Roggen, Keenesburg, Prospect Valley, & Hudson Call to Request Assistance
Panera Bread Available Saturdays at 9 am.
DOHERTY’S PLUMBING AND DRAIN Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heater Replacement Video sewer inspection Sewer & drain locating
303-732-4319
COMPLETE HVAC SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE
NOTICES
SERVICES
NOTICE OF BUDGET NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Hudson Fire Protection District for the ensuing year of 2020; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Hudson Fire Protection District, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the Regular meeting of the Hudson Fire Protection District to be held at 702 Cedar St., Hudson, Co. on December 10, 2019 at 6:00PM. Any interested elector of the Hudson Fire Protection District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Vicki Johann Hudson Fire Protection District
Self Storage
1401 County Road 153 Strasburg, CO 80136
Phone: (303) 622-4142
Managers: Garold & Geraldine Middlemist
303-859-9126
McCarthy Trucking Recycled asphalt, concrete Great for driveways & parking areas. Also sand & gravel. Reasonable Prices Call Kevin for free quote 303-901-5034
FOR SALE For Sale 1939 John Deere Model B Good Restoration Project 303 – 548 - 4645 1962 Buick LeSabre, 451 Wildcat. Runs Great. 84,900 K, One owner. Auto. $9000 (303) 857-2587
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First Baptist Church, Keenesburg, Food Pantry
Open every third Saturday 9 am to 12 pm 100 North Market Street, Keenesburg For emergency needs, please contact 720-480-6428 or email us at: http:// www.fbca.church
Donations are welcome to help us defeat hunger in our community
HELP WANTED Help Wanted Concrete Form Setter & Finisher Positions Available Will Train No Experience Needed 720-580-2130 Full-time and Part-time Class A Truck Drivers Needed Driver will haul agricultural commodities from vendor to dairy Pay is very competitive Class A CDL is required Minimum 1-year experience is preferred Must have current DOT Physical and medical card Must be able to pass initial drug screening Please submit resume to office@lostcreekdairy.net or call 303-849-6222
Hudson Public Library: Part Time help wanted Education: High School or GED required Proficient with computers and technology, Customer relations experience Able to work flexible hours, Good driving record, Able to lift 50 pounds Apply in person at Hudson Public Library, 100 S. Beech St., Hudson, CO Applications due by October 31st, 2019
WE'LL HELP YOU Cool It Ride It Dry It Sail It Wash It Pull It Can It Fix It Drive It Warm It Fly It Cook It Find It Grow It
CLASSIFIEDS DO THE JOB 303-732-4080
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