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athryn Touran’s life has been one big blur since the High Park fire broke out on June 9. Touran, a veterinarian at Garden Valley Veterinary Hospital in Windsor, found out two days after the fire started that the home she shared with her husband, Pedro Boscan, in the Davis Ranch area off Rist Canyon burned to the ground. Touran’s commute to Windsor is an hour from the mountains west of Fort Collins. Since the fire, she switched from her vet scrubs into 45 pounds of firefighting gear to help fight the fire in 100-degree heat as a volunteer firefighter for the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department. Continued on A5: Veterinarian

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THE HIGH PARK FIRE burns in Poudre Canyon, as seen from Glacier View Meadows, west of Fort Collins on June 12.

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TOP: KATHRYN TOURAN, 30, holds two of her animals she saved before she and her husband lost their Rist Canyon home

to the High Park fire at the Garden Valley Veterinary Hospital in Windsor on Wednesday afternoon. Touran also is a volunteer firefighter for Rist Canyon save most of her animals, some important documents and photo albums. Despite the loss, she said that her and her husband plan to rebuild.

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apartment Friday evening, killing Perales and rescuing the woman unharmed. Police did not release the name of the woman. Because of the gang connections to the case, releasing the woman’s name may put her in further danger, West said.

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To help families celebrate the Fourth of July, many entertainment centers in Greeley will offer special events with discounts. The Ice Haus will offer a special deal on Wednesday from noon-1:30 p.m. Admissions into the ice rink cost $4, which includes skate rentals. There will be shows by the Mountain View Skating Club, games on the ice rink and free 30-minute group lessons by certified skate instructors. Greeley pools, like the Discovery Bay Waterpark and the Centennial Pool, will host special deals, taking $1 off of admission prices. Slides and splash pads will be available at both locations. The Sunrise Splash Park and the Island Grove Splash Park are also offering special events for the celebrations. Both parks will have free admissions into their park from 1-3 p.m. There will be some closures, though, for the holiday. The Family FunPlex, the Greeley recreation Center, the Greeley Senior Activity Center, and the Rodarte Community Center all will be closed on Wednesday in observance of the holiday.

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» 9 a.m. Cowboy Church Service: featuring Susie McEntire, 97.9 Big Country stage » 10 a.m. Catholic Mass, pavilion » Noon-2 p.m. Caballero, 97.9 Big Country stage » 1 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Faith Performance, Stampede Arena » 1-1:30 p.m. The Welde Bear Show, Kids Korral » 1:30-2 p.m. Sheep Stampede, pavilion » 2-2:30 p.m. Knights of Mayhem, south park » 2:30-3 p.m. The Welde Bear Show, Kids Korral » 3-4 p.m. Greeley Weslyan Praise Choir and Band, 97.9 Big Country stage » 3:30-4 p.m. Sheep Stampede, pavilion » 4:30-5 p.m. The Welde Bear Show, Kids Korral » 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aubree Bullock, 97.9 Big Country stage » 5-5:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede, pavilion » 5:30-6 p.m. Knights of Mayhem, south park » 6-6:30 p.m. Daily parade in the park » 6 p.m. “Diamond Studs: A Jesse James Musical,” 4-H building » 6:30-7 p.m. The Welde Bear Show, Kids Korral » 7-7:30 p.m. Sheep Stampede, pavilion » 7-8:30 p.m. Drink the Rain, 97.9 Big County stage » 7:30-8 p.m. Knights of Mayhem, south park » 8 p.m. Skillet with We As Human, Stampede Arena » 10 p.m.-midnight Scarlet Canary, 97.9 Big County stage

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Game: Bank-A-Ball Description: Toss a ball so that it hits a board sitting behind a tub and lands in the tub. You can stand pretty close, but it’s incredibly tricky. Bounce too hard, and the ball comes flying back at you. But if you make it, you can pick from any oversized stuffed animal prize. Cost: One ball for $5 or three for $10

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Food: Jupiter burger, nachos Description: A burger from the fast food joint in Greeley, Jupiter Burger, and tortilla chips covered with cheese sauce, ground beef and other goodies fit to your liking. Rating: “They’re both very, very good,” said Christa Moskal, 20, as she munched on nachos. Her boyfriend, David Sanchez, 22, said he knew he could trust Jupiter Burger. Moskal said the nachos were more of a risk, but it was worth taking. “We just tried something new,” Moskal said.

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High Park volunteer firefighters get a day of fun By Vanessa Harmoush gtreporters@greeleytribune.com

After three weeks of hard work battling the High Park fire, members of the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department were finally able to go home Saturday. Except a few didn’t — some firefighters came to the Greeley Stampede. “Its been really awesome to see how the community has been behind us,” firefighter Luke Whitson said. “We felt very proud to be fire-

fighters.” Whitson was one of about 10 firefighters who spent the day enjoying the Stampede and watching the rodeo. Skip Carlson, the Republican candidate for House District 50, Gann which represents parts of Greeley, Evans and Garden City, invited the firefighters to the Stampede and provided their

tickets to the rodeo. “Fourth of July is about heroes and about people who made this country great,” Carlson said. “These firefighters were working their tails off to put out these Whitson fires.” Whitson is a four-year volunteer firefighter for Rist Canyon Fire Department in Bellvue. He got to go a day early,

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on Friday. “It was great to go home,” Whitson said. “It was good to sleep in your own bed and use your own shower.” Whitson has lived on a ranch his whole life and felt right at home at the Stampede. Fire Chief Bob Gann, who has been with the department for 26 years, said he was grateful to hear about these tickets. “It was a nice gesture, them trying to give us a little break,” Gann said. “I love rodeos.”

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The South Platte Valley Historical Society will hold a pot luck supper on Monday. All guests are asked to bring a dish to the event that will begin at 6 p.m. at the Fort Lupton Rendezvous room at the Historic Park in Fort Lupton. Authors Jody and Gabriel Lopez will be at the event to talk about their books, “White Gold Laborers,” a story about a Greeley’s Spanish Colony and “From Sugar to Diamonds,” the history of the Greeley Grays, a Spanish/Mexican baseball team. The event is free. For more information about the pot luck, contact Genevieve at (303) 857-2756.

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Tournament bridges generational gap By Vanessa Harmoush gtreporters@greeleytribune.com

rad Lundstrum has played chess since he was little. He has always had a passion for chess, so he decided to spread that passion with the people of Greeley, starting with the Greeley Stampede. The first annual Greeley Stampede Chess Tournament was held Saturday at the Pavilion Mini-Arena at Island Grove Regional Park. Fourteen players came out to showcase their chess skills. Players from as young as 6 years old up to nearly 70 years old went head to head with each other from a chance to win four different trophies. Lundstrum was one of the people who brought the event to the Stampede this year to spread the enjoyment of chess within Greeley. “We love chess, and we thought it would be fun to make it a fun event,” Lund-

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Marco almost won the whole thing. We almost had a chess prodigy take the whole tournament.”

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strum said in a phone interview after the tournament. Lundstrum is a founder Chessmates, the company that hosted the event. He hopes to bring more chess interaction to Greeley starting with revamping the Greeley Chess Club. The final round was between 9-year-old Aidan Marco of Fort Collins and Herb Conely of Greeley who is in his late-60s. Experience trumped youth, though, as Conely won the entire tournament. “Marco almost won the whole thing,” Lundstrum said. “We almost had a chess prodigy take the whole tournament.”

There were four trophies provided by Coca-Cola that were given out after the tournament. Conely won the overall championship, 14-year-old Josh Long of Kansas won top high school student, 12-yearold Elizabeth Thilmany of Fort Collins won top middle school student, and Marco won top elementary school student. The chess tournament will be held again next year, but with a goal of attracting at least 50 players to the game. The tournament was $20 for adults older than 18 and $10 for kids. All the proceeds went to the Greeley Stampede Foundation, an organization that provides college scholarships for graduating Weld and Larimer County high school seniors. “I’ve always loved the (Greeley) Stampede and we also wanted to be part of the Greeley Stampede Foundation,” Lundstrum said. “We really wanted to help out with that.”

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National Guard helps patrol Colo. fire damage Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS —

Making gains against the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history, crews kept a wary eye on weather Saturday that was becoming warmer and drier as National Guard troops were deployed to help local police get things back to normal. “The weather is making progress in a bad direction. Hotter, drier, with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds will shift from one direction to another,” said Incident Commander Rich Harvey. The 26-square-mile Waldo Canyon fire was 45 percent contained by Saturday afternoon. It was one of many burning across the West, including eight in Utah and a fast-growing blaze in Montana that forced residents in several small communities to leave. About 1,200 personnel and six helicopters were fighting the Waldo Canyon fire, and authorities said they were confident they had built good fire lines in many areas to stop flames

»»High Park fire The last evacuees from the High Park Fire in northern Colorado have been allowed to return home as crews reached 100 percent containment Saturday evening. The more than 87,000-acre fire killed one resident and destroyed 259 houses, a state record until the fire near Colorado Springs destroyed 346 homes. — Photo by Andy Cross, The Denver Post

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Smoke rises from the Waldo Canyon fire, views from Fillmore Street in Colorado Springs Friday. Colorado Springs officials said bus tours today will take people whose homes burned to see their residences.

from spreading. “Crews made progress all around the fire,”’ said Harvey, who was cautiously optimistic. “The fire potential is still very, very high. It’s extreme and explosive.” Two bodies were found in the ruins of one house, one

of almost 350 destroyed in this city 60 miles south of Denver. The victims’ names haven’t been released. Police Chief Pete Carey said Saturday afternoon the approximately 10 people who had been unaccounted for had now been located.

Police did not expect to discover other victims in the rubble. More than 150 National Guard soldiers and airmen helped Colorado Springs police staff roadblocks and patrol streets. Carey said Saturday the presence of

military personnel will allow his department to resume normal police work in the rest of the city. About 10,000 people remain evacuated, down from more than 30,000 at the fire’s peak. The mood was light as evacuees filtered back into an unscathed neighborhood of winding streets and

split-level homes within an easy walk of the burned area. High school counselor Pat Allen and her husband, Vic Miller, were all smiles less than 5 minutes after returning to their tri-level home on a quiet cul-de-sac. “I’m just wanting to kiss the house, dance with the neighbors”, Allen said.

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ittle Theatre of the Rockies’ summer of excellence continues with their fourth offering, Terrence McNally’s “Master Class.” Like the shows that opened earlier in the season, this is an amazing and powerful show. When we watch “Master Class,” we feel like we are eavesdropping into the life of opera diva Maria Callas. In actuality, the show is an open class presented by Callas for the students at Julliard. The audience becomes the non-participating students, and there is a great deal of the dialogue directed at them. There are also three students who were selected to participate in the class, and they are individually torn down, built up and dismissed, each of them wiser but somewhat bewildered

by what has transformed. The reason for their confusion is that as she teaches, Callas takes us on a journey through her professional and personal life, from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. While she is portrayed as Bryan the brilliant artist VanDriel that she was, she Review is also conflicted with anger, bitterness, anguish and heartbreak. One example of the conflict is evidenced in her dialogue, when she says “Listen to the music — everything you need is there,” followed a few moments later with the instruction: “The music is ridiculous here. Ignore it.” For

a show that comes very close to a two-hour monologue, there’s a lot going on here, both comedy and drama. University of Northern Colorado professor Shelly Gaza is the fireball portraying Callas. To keep the audience mesmerized throughout this show, she has to be strong, confident and domineering, yet vulnerable all at once. She must have a quick, acid tongue, yet be authentic enough that we believe her as one of the most beloved performers of all time. To say that Gaza does all this and more is a strong understatement. She completely immerses herself into this part, leaving us to alternately feel solace for her and grateful for her presence in our lives. The three students are in the

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more than capable hands (and voices) of Anna Landy, Anne Terze-Schwarz and Chance Jacob. The “incidental” piano music by Puccini, Verdi and Bellini, which becomes the soundtrack of Callas’ life, is played masterfully by Joey Revier. James Rogers’ projections, which serve as a poignant glimpse into Callas’ past, are so creatively utilized that they become a part of the lighting.

On some shows, it’s difficult to translate a larger-than-life script into the intimacy of Norton Theatre, but with “Master Class,” it’s a perfect fit. Even if you’re not a huge opera fan, the lessons here have something for everyone. With a challenging subject matter and a little bit of crude language, it’s probably best to leave the kids at home. “Master Class” is a brilliant look at a brilliant performer, and it rounds out the best repertory LTR has put together since they started the alternating schedule. Like the other two shows in the series, I highly recommend this production. Bryan VanDriel lives in Greeley and has been active in the arts for more than 30 years. He can be reached at bvandriel@aol.com.

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Kathryn Touran, 30, holds two of her chickens

saved before she lost her house to the High Park fire. Touran and her husband are both veterinarians and volunteer firefighters for Rist Canyon. The two lost some ducks, geese and other chickens to the blaze. nothing. When you lose your dad, there is nothing worse than that.” For the past three weeks since the High Park fire started, Touran’s life has been either working at Garden Valley or helping to fight the fire by digging fire lines, running hoses and working on some of the smaller engines, all while sleeping about four hours a night in a Fort Collins hotel. She said it was very random as to where the fire hit the homes. “There’s a house next door that didn’t burn, and the other house next door did burn. It was just completely random,” Touran said. “It didn’t seem to matter what you did. The fire came and burned what it wanted to. It had a mind of its own.” Touran was working in Windsor that Saturday when the fire started and returned to her home

later that afternoon with only about 90 minutes to gather her animals and important documents, as well as some old photo albums and a painting. “I got a couple of keepsakes out that I was able to grab. I grabbed an armful of clothes for each of us and stuffed it in a suitcase,” Touran said. “You try to prepare for it. We’ve been evacuated several times, but you never really think that you’re going to lose your house. We didn’t realize that this was going to be the fire that it became. This is the fire that we’ve been worrying about forever.” Touran said there is no time to be bitter, even though what’s left of her home and possessions are dust and pieces of melted metal and glass. “You can’t be bitter because this fire started with lightning. I’ve

heard from every fire chief that’s been out there, and they say this fire has had the strangest behavior and has been the most complicated fire they’ve ever dealt with,” Touran said. “It is Mother Nature taking back her land, and you can’t be bitter about that. You choose to live with nature, and that’s what’s going to happen. There are all these beetle-killed trees and it was bound to happen.” Touran ended up saving three dogs, four cats, two parrots, a hedgehog, six chickens, two geese, two pheasants and her horse. She lost a bunch of ducks and other chickens that she couldn’t get out. She had to get crates for the animals and coordinate with the neighbors to get a trailer for her horse during the time she had to evacuate. “There was a road block by the time I got up there, but because I’m a volunteer firefighter I was able to get into the house and get the animals out. I didn’t have as much time as I had hoped to have to evacuate,” Touran said. “I was mostly focusing on the animals, obviously. Pedro was fighting the fire at the time, and he didn’t get back until the sheriff was knocking on the door getting us out.” Despite all the evacuations in the past and losing their home, Touran and her husband plan to rebuild in the same 10-acre spot. “The amount of support that I’m getting from the fire department is just incredible,” Touran said. “That’s why we’re planning on rebuilding in that area is because of the community and the support that we’ve gotten. Everybody up there knows who we are. Everybody is giving me hugs, especially on that volunteer fire department. We’ve gone through hell and back. Pedro and I are not

the only firefighters that lost their homes. Every single one of those firefighters that lost their homes at the time their house was burning, they were protecting somebody else’s house. Every one of them.” Personally, Touran said she’s doing OK and is not the type of person to accept hand-outs. She did say the one thing she does need now is dog fencing for her wolf hybrid, Caribbean mutt and a miniature dachshund, and she would accept monetary donations so she could buy some new clothes. “People ask me all the time what they can do to help. Honestly, money would be the best way to help,” Touran said. “As far as clothing, I can go out and get what I need.” The dogs, cats, parrots, hedgehog and chickens are being boarded at Garden Valley. Rick Dumm, a veterinarian who owns Garden Valley, knows what it’s like to lose everything. The 2008 tornado in Windsor wiped out the veterinary hospital. Dumm said taking care of Touran’s animals is one way Garden Valley can help. “We’re just trying to help her with those kind of little necessities. The bird cages and things all got burned up,” Dumm said. “Like we know here when the tornado came through it takes awhile to figure out what you need. Insurance doesn’t take care of everything obviously. In our case, you sit back after a couple of days and you were just grateful that no one got killed. That was kind of the pep talk I was giving Kathryn all this time, too. It’s sad, but it’s a house. “You just hug and say prayers for them, and hope that they can get through it.”

Gang member had outstanding warrant related to previous shooting « Identified From A1 then called police dispatch and threatened to kill the woman, who dispatchers could hear crying in the background. The outstanding warrant was for engaging in a riot, possession of a weapon by a previous offender and reckless endangerment. It stemmed from gang shootings at Island Grove Park Apartments on Father’s Day weekend,

West said. No one was injured in the evening shootings, the first of which occurred at 11:10 p.m. June 16 and the second at 9:13 p.m. June 17. Both shootings began with confrontations between rival gang members, which erupted into shootings of about four to five shots each. Perales was on probation

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at the time of the hostage situation. He was serving a three-year intensive supervised probation sentence for a felony eluding charge, after he fled from a police officer in 2010, according to a search of Colorado court records, which reveals a lengthy list of charges. In 2010, he pleaded guilty in Weld County to a felony charge of distribut-

ing an imitation controlled substance, and was sentenced to one year in prison, though he received credit for the 101 days he had already served. In 2007, he pleaded guilty in Weld to misdemeanor menacing. He was sentenced to two years of probation, and a felon burglary charge was

dismissed. The June 17 shooting began with a car driving through the parking lot, confronting a group of people outside. An argument ensued, followed by both groups shooting at each other. The vehicle involved in the June 17 shooting was struck by one stray bullet

and the occupants abandoned it at the scene. Police arrested Manuel Edwards, 23, on June 23 on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder in connection with the shootings. Tribune reporter Sharon Dunn contributed to this report.

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The City of Greeley is beginning its allocation process for the 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, a part of the federally required Consolidated Plan for the City. Any proposed use of CDBG funds must be identified as a priority in the Consolidated Plan.

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Court decision step in right direction Reforms from Affordable Care Act will improve access to care

care costs. In 2010, North Colorado Medical Center provided more than $71 million in services to indigent patients who didn’t have health insurance. It wrote off another $29 million in bad debt. Eventually, insured patients pay for that, in higher premiums and co-pays. This provision isn’t meant to be a punishment. Programs are being developed to help those who truly can’t afford medical insurance. There are other aspects of the act that are also good, including stopping insurance companies from denying coverage for people with ongoing conditions and the provision that will allow children to stay on their parent’s insurance until they are 26. Frankly, in Colorado, where many aspects of the act have already be insti-

epending on who you talk to, the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act is either a great step toward improving health care for millions of Americans or it’s the end of the world as we know it. But we applaud the court’s decision for many reasons. We think the hysteria surrounding the Affordable Care Act is generally unfounded and while not perfect, the Affordable Care Act is a step in the right direction toward reforming our health care system. The Supreme Court specifically upheld the indi-

vidual mandate provision, which will eventually require everyone of have health insurance. Those against the measure say it is an example of a government mandate aimed at controlling what should be a personal freedom to choose not to carry health insurance. We argue, however, that this really isn’t that different than being required to carry auto insurance if you drive a car or being required to pay your taxes. It’s something we should all do to be contributing citizens of this nation. But even more, those of us who do have insurance end up paying for those who don’t through higher health

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tuted, the numbers are hard to ignore. According to Gov. John Hickenlooper’s office: » Because of GettingUsCovered, a high-risk insurance pool, 1,331 people with pre-existing conditions have received coverage. » 43,997 more adults have gained health insurance coverage. » Nearly 1 million residents of the state with private health insurance now have coverage for preventative health care. » Nearly 2 million residents do not have to worry about lifetime limits on coverage, freeing those suffering from chronic diseases such as cancer of the threat of losing their coverage, and their ability to receive treatments. There are many more reforms that are needed in our health care system. There needs to be more emphasis on

preventative care. There needs to be more access to treatment for some patients who are suffering chronic illnesses. The skyrocketing cost of health care needs to be addressed. We do believe this act will head the United States toward some of those reforms that eventually will be a direct benefit to patients. Unfortunately, we also realize this is going to continue to be a political issue, and that is unfortunate. Access to good health care should be a right in this country for every single citizen, regardless of their income level. It shouldn’t be a tool for politicians to use scare tactics and myths to gain more power. We hope this historic affirmation of the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act is just the first step toward improving access, and our health care system as a whole.

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National Parks and REcreation Month

Keep active, use facilities and have fun Have you ever watched the TV show “Parks and Recreation”? The story line is often overthe-top comedy and pure satire of local government, but I gotta tell ya, there are so many small truths in that show that I actually find it rewarding and a testament to what we in this profession often really do experience. And ... it’s fun! Greeley’s Culture, Parks and Recreation Department is often referred to as the Department of Fun — well, I certainly hope so because my colleagues and I work hard to Andrew provide fun for every resident. McRoberts Our motto — “We work when Guest columnist you play” — motivates us to provide parks, trails, pools, playgrounds, shows, public art, education, youth and adult leagues and more for ages 0 to 110. And yes, even dogs get in on the action with two local dog parks and a special new Doggie Swim on Aug. 18 at Discovery Bay waterpark. July is National Parks and Recreation Month and I encourage you to learn about all that’s offered in Greeley or any other community (as well as at your state and national parks). There are so many opportunities out there that it’s difficult to talk about everything

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ensure the beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors — it is so incredibly important to get our kids outside. » Parks provide accessibility for all and make connections in communities through trails, paths and open spaces for persons of all ages and abilities. This year we’re planning to Get Wild in Greeley to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month and you’re invited to join us. As part of these very cool events, you can submit fun photos of you or your family going wild about recreation in Greeley to www.facebook.com/ GreeleyRec from July 19-27 and be automatically entered to win prizes for the best picture (um, certain levels of decorum are required). Find details about our Wild July by calling (970) 350-9400 or visiting www.greeleygov. com. Most importantly, I encourage you to go out and play and have some fun. And if you have a moment, greet and thank the women and men who maintain our parks and facilities, and provide all those opportunities for fun for everyone. Have a wild time this summer! Andrew McRoberts is the director of culture, parks and recreation for the city of Greeley.

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Dec. 16, 1971-June 21, 2012

Age: 40 Residence: Evans Pedro â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pitoâ&#x20AC;? Dominguez, 40, of Evans, died June 21, 2012, at Denver Health hospital. He was born Dec. 16, 1971, to Pedro Venegas and Guadalupe Dominguez in Laredo, Dominguez Texas. He was outgoing, and enjoyed being with his family. He was greatly loved and will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Araceli; three daughters, Tianna, Alexis, Aliya, of Evans; one son, Isaac; brothers, Ismael, Julio, Luis Alberto; one sister, Noemi, all of Greeley; four grandchildren. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2012, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 915 12th St., Greeley. Arrangements entrusted to Cappadona Funeral Home, Colorado Springs.

Alan Raymon Gibson

April 22, 1954-June 27, 2012

Age: 58 Residence: Greeley Alan Raymon Gibson, 58, of Greeley, passed away in a Denver hospital on June 27, 2012, af-

Âť The Tribuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obituary policy The Tribune publishes basic death notices for free. The death notices are limited to about 100 words and contain basic information. If you are not working with a funeral home, submit information such as the deceased personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, age, place of residence and place of death, immediate family survivors and funeral service information to gtea@greeleytribune. com. Family members also may call (970) 392-4471 or drop off the information in person at The Tribuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, 501 8th Ave. Obituaries must be received by noon to be placed in the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper. More detailed obituaries with additional information about the deceased, a photo, borders or a flag symbol for veterans are available for a small fee.

ter an illness. Alan was the husband of Elizabeth Neale Gibson and stepfather to Wesley Boyd Davis. Alan was born in Athens, Tenn., on April 22, 1954, to Gladys Crittenden Gibson and Raymond Theodore Gibson of Marietta, Ga. He attended Cobb County public schools, graduating from Wheeler High School in 1972.

Deaths and Funerals GIBSON Alan Gibson of Greeley. Memorial Reception 4 p.m. Friday at Adamson Chapel. INLOES Eugene Inloes of Greeley. Visitation 2-4 p.m. today at Adamson Chapel. Celebration of Geneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life 10:30 a.m. Monday at Our Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 1800 21st Avenue, Greeley. Private family interment at Eaton Cemetery. VIELMA Fern Vielma of Greeley. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Friday at Adamson Chapel. Adamson 4th Annual Blood Drive 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 p.m. Friday July 13th and Saturday July 14th. New this year, for your convenience, two locations: Adamson and NCMC Blood Donor Center. Walk-ins welcome. To avoid waiting, schedule an appointment go to www.adamsonchapels. com or call 353-1212

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To better serve you visit our website www.allnutt.com BREWER Melissa Brewer of Evans. Service 9 a.m. Tuesday at Eaton City Park.

While in school, Alan was active in FFA, Boy S c o u t s and band. He gradu- Gibson ated from the electronics technician program at DeVry University and worked as an IT professional for more than 20 years. He was employed by Digital Equipment Corp. as a field service engineer in Maynard, Mass., Greenville, S.C., and Asheville, N.C. Alan married Elizabeth Neale on June 30, 1984, in Asheville, N.C. In 1993, the family moved to Marietta, Ga. area where Alan was employed by ALT Communications as a network administrator. Alanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hobbies included bowling, skiing, riding motorcycles and following the Atlanta Braves baseball. Survivors are his wife, Elizabeth Neale Gibson of Greeley; brother, Perry Xen Gibson of Marietta; and stepson, Wesley Boyd Davis of Ogden, Utah. Alan was preceded in death his mother; father; and sister, Paula Gibson, all of Marietta. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a memorial reception at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012, at Adamson Chapel, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO. Memorial contribu-

VOHS Thomas Wayne Vohs of Greeley. Arrangements will be Tuesday. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in our chapel. announced.

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Dec. 31, 1922- June 27, 2012

Age: 89 Residence: Greeley Fern F. Vielma, 89, of Greeley, passed away June 27, 2012, at Hospice of Northern Colorado. She was born Dec. 31, 1922, in Lester, Colo., to Santos and Sarafina (Autobee) Fernandez. She graduated from Vielma Greeley High School in 1940. On Nov, 19, 1942, she married Candido E. Vielma. After having three children, she worked in the banking industry for 37 years, before retiring in 1996. Fern was a member of The Rodarte Center. She is survived by children, Jerry Vielma of Greeley, Cindy (Art) Nolin of Eaton, Colo., and Beverly (Gary) Kobs of Bellevue, Wash.; grandchildren, Eric (Jennifer) Rangel of Murrieta, Calif., Cory (Susi) Vielma of Berlin, Germany, Stacey Vielma of Lakeside, Calif., Mark (Angie) Barnett of Westminster, Colo., Kelly (Leo) Atencio of

Doris O. Walters Aug. 13, 1923-June 24, 2012

Age: 88 Residence: Greeley Doris O. Walters, 88, of Greeley, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at The Bridge at Life Care Center in G r e e l e y . Walters She was born on Aug 13, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., to Llewellyn and Olive (Milne) Young. Doris attended Colo-

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compromising strength during the first intifada, or Palestinian uprising against Israel in the West Bank and Gaza. His time in office was eventful, marked by the massive airlift of thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel, the Palestinian uprising and the 1991 Gulf war, when Iraq fired 39 Scud missiles at Israel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yitzhak Shamir was a brave warrior before and after the founding of the State of Israel,â&#x20AC;? said Israeli President Shimon Peres, Shamirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longtime political opponent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was loyal to his views, a great patriot and a true lover of Israel who served his country with integrity and unending commitment. May his memory be blessed.â&#x20AC;? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Shamir â&#x20AC;&#x153;led Israel with a deep loyalty to the nation and to the land and to the eternal values of the Jewish people.â&#x20AC;?

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Boys Spring Athlete of the YeaR

Tyler Batt, Eaton

Eaton’s Tyler Batt has taken his game to new heights for the Reds this season with his talents on and off the field. Batt has been named the Tribune’s Athlete of the Year for the spring season.

Catching lightning

Batt excels on and off field for champion Reds

yler Batt catches. That’s just what he does. He catches pitches. Catches popups. He catches the ball just perfectly with his bat to drive a hit into an outfield gap. He catches state titles. Catches good grades. Catches a few minutes to venture out to the ballpark during days off to help mentor the next generation of Eaton Red baseball players. He even caught himself a full scholarship to study agribusiness and play baseball in college, at Trinidad State Junior College. After a school year in which he excelled on the diamond, in the classroom and contributed in the community, Batt has his hands on another catch: The Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Year for the spring season.

Among Batt’s long list of accomplishments, Batt said he holds none more dearly than his Class 3A state title — the 10th in Reds history. As a senior catcher and hard-nosed leader, Eaton likely wouldn’t have won a title with Batt, nor would it have capped another dazzling season with a 23-4 record.

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“I couldn’t ask for anything more,” Batt said of the storybook end to his preps career. “(Winning state) is definitely the best thing that ever could happen for any high school player. In your senior season, you always like to go out on top. Knowing that my last game as an Eaton Red was in the championship game, and we won that game, is the best feeling ever.” Waiting for his turn

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Eaton’s state title this past spring cameras, was the second springtime title during Batt’s career. The Reds last claimed a action title in 2009, Batt’s freshman season. View video with Though Batt was on the varsity ros- this story at ter that year, he spent the season as the www.greeley squad’s bullpen catcher and the pri- tribune.com. mary backup behind legendary Eaton catcher, who is now playing in the Detroit Tigers’ farm system. “As a freshmen, I remember thinking, ‘Gosh, I wish I could be out there starting,” Batt said. “But, as a freshman, I knew my job was in the bullpen, and I give all the credit

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It looked like Kaycee Feild’s day might be over before it even started because of his bucking horse. However, like any good cowboy, Feild took control of the situation and showed who was boss. That’s why he’s a world champion. Feild’s bucking horse nearly jumped all the way out of the chutes as Feild was preparing to

ride in the bareback competi- tition at the National Finals Rotion at the Greeley Stampede on deo to claim his first world title. Saturday. Still, after settling the So he wasn’t about to let a horse down enough for him to stubborn bucking horse throw complete his ride, Feild posted him off his game on Saturday. Inthe best score of the day in the stead, he used the horse’s aggrescompetition to win the go-round siveness to his advantage to post with an 80 and move into third the best ride of the day. overall in the bareback stand“Any rodeo, you’re going to ings. get on some buckers – big, mean Of course, Feild, a Payson, ones, I like to say,” Feild said. Utah resident, knows what it takes to get the best out of any continued horse. He proved that last year by winning the bareback compe- B8: Stampede

Field. Greeley West took the opener 8-0. Mac Malone threw the Greeley “He throws the best curveball West Legion B baseball team a I’ve ever caught,” said Northridge curve Saturday afcatcher RJ Fulton, ternoon — in fact, who calls for the Spartans 8-4 pitch more than a about 70 of ‘em. Grizzlies 0-7 fastball. “It’s his best Malone, a lanky right-hander broke pitch. It’s like most off his curveball with better efficiency than most pitchers continued do fastballs in the Grizzlies’ 7-4 vicB6: West-Northridge tory in the nightcap at Butch Butler By Samuel G. Mustari

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Bullpen bowled over as Rockies fall to Padres Associated Press DENVER — Christian Friedrich followed the blueprint for the Colorado Rockies. However, the bullpen couldn’t finish the job. Friedrich, working within the 75-pitch limit dictated by Colorado’s new four-man rotation, left the game after the fifth inning with a 2-1 lead. Two pitchers later, the Rockies were on their way to an 8-4 loss to the San Diego Padres. “We pitched badly from the sixth inning on,” manager Jim Tracy said. “It’s unfortunate because the job that Christian Friedrich did was just exceptional. He got us exactly where we needed.” Wilin Rosario homered for the Rockies. Jordan Pacheco had an RBI single and Chris Nelson a run-scoring double in the eighth for Colorado. Friedrich was efficient in throwing 74 pitches, and his only mistake was Yasmani Grandal’s homer in the fourth — the first of his two home runs — that gave the Padres a 1-0 lead. Friedrich also shook off a line drive that hit him in the left calf on the fifth pitch of the game to allow just one run and five hits and strike out five. “It’s how I’m supposed to pitch. I need to hit the zone, especially with this new pitch count,” he said. “The slider was working real well and I threw a couple of curveballs when I needed it. I thought I located the fastball down and away for the most part. We had a good plan going in.” It fell apart in the later innings. Batting left-handed in the sixth, Grandal, who was called up from Triple-A before the game, hit a two-run

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San Diego Padres second baseman Logan Forsythe picks up the ball after committing an error while trying to force out

Colorado Rockies’ Carlos Gonzalez at second base in the eighth inning of the Padres’ 8-4 victory Saturday in Denver. shot into the left-field bleachers off Jeremy Guthrie (3-7) for a 3-2 lead. It was the first time a player has homered from both sides of the plate for his first two major league hits, according to the Padres, with information supplied from Elias Sports Bureau. Alexi Amarista, who hit a grand slam Thursday in Houston for his first big league homer, also hit two home runs. The first came off Guthrie leading off the seventh. “One was a strike slider, one was a changeup 8 inches off the plate,” Guthrie said of

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Tejay van Garderen lived up to his pre-race billing as one of American cycling’s best young talents with an explosive performance on the streets of Liege in the Tour de France’s opening time trial. The 23-year-old Montana native finished Saturday’s 4-mile prologue in fourth place, just 10 seconds behind the stage winner, four-time world champion Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland. That was good enough to net Van Garderen the white jersey, worn by the highest placed rider under the age of 25. It follows up the polka-dotted climber’s jersey that Van Garderen wore for one stage last year in his first Tour de France.

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the two homers he allowed. “Both in poor locations because they were hit for homers. You make as many quality pitches as you can and give yourself a better chance to succeed.” The Padres broke it open in the eighth off Adam Ottavino, scoring four times for an 8-2 lead. Cameron Maybin hit an RBI single with two outs and Amarista followed with a three-run homer. “From the sixth inning on it was a combination of bad pitches and bad choices,” Tracy said. “That’s what took us out of the game.” Edinson Volquez (5-7) gave

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up one earned run and three hits in six innings for the Padres. The Rockies had just two hits through the first five innings but led 2-1. Rosario tied it at 1 when he led off the fifth with his 13th homer of the season. Pinch hitter Eric

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« SportsHistory Today in sports history ... 1859 — Amherst defeats Williams 66-32 in the first intercollegiate baseball game. 1920 — Suzanne Lenglen of France becomes the first player to win three Wimbledon titles in one year, taking the singles, doubles and mixed doubles. 1932 — Helen Moody wins her fifth women’s singles title in six years at Wimbledon, defeating Helen Jacobs 6-3, 6-1. 1938 — Don Budge defeats Henry Austin 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 to win the men’s singles title and sweep the singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at Wimbledon for the second straight year. 1951 — Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians pitches his third career no-hitter, beating the Detroit Tigers 2-1. 1951 — Beverly Hanson wins the Eastern Open by three strokes over Babe Zaharias in her first start on the LPGA Tour. Hanson is the only golfer to win a tournament in her first professional start. 1961 — Mickey Wright beats defending champion Betsy Rawls by six strokes to win the U.S. Women’s Open. 1977 — Britain’s Virginia Wade wins the singles title on the 100th anniversary of Wimbledon, defeating Betty Stove 4-6, 6-3, 6-1.

1990 — Cathy Johnston completes a wire-to-wire performance, beating Patty Sheehan by two strokes to win the LPGA du Maurier Classic. 1995 — The NBA locks out its players at 12:01 a.m., the first work stoppage in league history. 1996 — Tim Henman beats Magnus Gustafsson in straight sets to become the first British man to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals since Roger Taylor in 1973. 2003 — The ACC formally introduces Miami and Virginia Tech as the newest members of what will become an 11-team league in fall 2004. 2007 — Cristie Kerr wins the U.S. Women’s Open by making only two bogeys over her final 45 holes. Kerr finishes at 5-under 279 for her 10th career victory. 2011 — The NBA locks out its players, a longexpected move putting the 2011-12 season in jeopardy. 2011 — Novak Djokovic beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-7 (9), 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon final for the first time and claim the No. 1 ranking from Rafael Nadal. Nadal, the defending champion, reaches the Wimbledon final for the fifth time with a 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 win over Andy Murray.

pitcher’s rehab schedule. » Call up/call down: The Padres will send RHP Kip Wells (0-1) to the mound today while the Rockies are expected to recall LHP Drew Pomeranz (0-2) from Triple-A to start for them.

Young walked and scored when Grandal, the catcher, overthrew Dexter Fowler’s sacrifice bunt. Volquez worked hard to hold the Rockies down, walking six and striking out eight. He escaped two jams by getting Carlos Gonzalez to

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ground into double plays. “We didn’t do a lot offensively at the beginning part of the game, you have to give credit to Volquez,” Tracy said. “He had a really good changeup today. He mixed his changeup and curveball very well. Kept us at bay.”

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National League West Division W L Pct GB 44 35 .557 — 43 36 .544 1 39 38 .506 4 30 47 .390 13 29 50 .367 15 East Division W L Pct GB Washington 44 32 .579 — New York 43 36 .544 2 ½ Atlanta 41 36 .532 3 ½ Miami 37 40 .481 7 ½ Philadelphia 36 44 .450 10 Central Division W L Pct GB Cincinnati 43 34 .558 — Pittsburgh 42 35 .545 1 St. Louis 40 38 .513 3 ½ Milwaukee 35 42 .455 8 Houston 32 46 .410 11 ½ Chicago 28 49 .364 15 Saturday Pittsburgh 7, St. Louis 3 Cincinnati 2, San Francisco 1 Chicago Cubs 3, Houston 2 Atlanta 7, Washington 5 Miami 3, Philadelphia 2 Milwaukee 10, Arizona 2 N.Y. Mets 5, L.A. Dodgers 0 San Diego 8, Colorado 4 Today Philadelphia (Blanton 7-6) at Miami (Nolasco 6-6), 11:10 a.m. Washington (G.Gonzalez 10-3) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 6-3), 11:35 a.m. Arizona (Collmenter 0-2) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 6-6), 12:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Bedard 4-8) at St. Louis (Westbrook 6-6), 12:15 p.m. Houston (W.Rodriguez 6-5) at Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 2-3), 12:20 p.m. San Diego (K.Wells 0-1) at Colorado (D.Pomeranz 0-2), 1:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Arroyo 3-5) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 7-3), 2:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Gee 5-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 5-4), 6:05 p.m. San Francisco Los Angeles Arizona Colorado San Diego

American League West Division W L Pct GB 50 29 .633 — 43 35 .551 6 ½ 37 42 .468 13 33 46 .418 17 East Division W L Pct GB New York 47 30 .610 — Baltimore 42 35 .545 5 Boston 41 36 .532 6 Tampa Bay 41 37 .526 6 ½ Toronto 40 38 .513 7 ½ Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 42 36 .538 — Cleveland 39 38 .506 2 ½ Detroit 38 40 .487 4 Kansas City 35 41 .461 6 Minnesota 32 45 .416 9 ½ Saturday N.Y. Yankees 4, Chicago White Sox 0 Toronto 11, L.A. Angels 2 Minnesota 7, Kansas City 2, 1st game Cleveland 11, Baltimore 5 Detroit 6, Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 5, Kansas City 1, 2nd game Texas 7, Oakland 2 Boston at Seattle, 8:10 p.m. Today Cleveland (Masterson 4-7) at Baltimore (Matusz 5-9), 11:35 a.m. Detroit (Smyly 2-3) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 3-4), 11:40 a.m. Chicago White Sox (Floyd 6-7) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 8-6), 12:05 p.m. Kansas City (B.Chen 7-6) at Minnesota (Liriano 2-7), 12:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 9-4) at Toronto (Laffey 0-0), 1:07 p.m. Boston (Doubront 8-4) at Seattle (Vargas 7-7), 2:10 p.m. Oakland (Blackley 1-2) at Texas (Darvish 10-4), 5:05 p.m. Texas Los Angeles Oakland Seattle

Soccer Major League Soccer WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA San Jose 11 3 3 36 35 22 Real Salt Lake 10 6 2 32 28 21 Seattle 7 5 5 26 21 18 Vancouver 7 4 5 26 18 19

Colorado 7 8 1 22 24 21 Los Angeles 6 9 2 20 25 27 Chivas USA 5 7 4 19 11 18 Portland 4 7 4 16 14 20 FC Dallas 3 9 5 14 16 26 EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA D.C. 10 5 3 33 34 22 New York 9 4 4 31 32 25 Sporting KC 9 5 2 29 20 16 Chicago 8 5 3 27 21 19 Houston 6 5 5 23 22 24 Columbus 6 5 4 22 16 15 New England 5 7 4 19 22 22 Montreal 5 10 3 18 24 32 Philadelphia 3 9 2 11 13 17 Toronto FC 2 10 3 9 17 29 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Wednesday Toronto FC 3, Montreal 0 Friday Chicago 1, Sporting Kansas City 0 Saturday Toronto FC 1, New York 1, tie New England 2, Seattle FC 2, tie D.C. United 3, Montreal 0 Columbus 2, Real Salt Lake 0 Houston 2, Philadelphia 1 Colorado 3, Portland 0 San Jose 4, Los Angeles 3 Tuesday Chicago at Houston, 6:30 p.m. San Jose at Portland, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Sporting Kansas City at Montreal, 5 p.m. Toronto FC at FC Dallas, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Colorado, 7:30 p.m. Seattle FC at Real Salt Lake, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m. July 7 Houston at Sporting Kansas City, 6 p.m. San Jose at FC Dallas, 7 p.m. Portland at Real Salt Lake, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Chivas USA, 8:30 p.m. Colorado at Seattle FC, 9 p.m. July 8 Los Angeles at Chicago, 1 p.m. Toronto FC at Philadelphia, 2 p.m. New York at New England, 5 p.m. Columbus at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Et Cetera Saturday’s Transactions BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Placed 3B Lonnie Chisenhall on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Jason Donald from Columbus (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES—Recalled RHP D.J. Mitchell from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Optioned RHP Adam Warren to Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre. TAMPA BAY RAYS—Activated RHP Jeremy Hellickson and RHP Kyle Farnsworth from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Cesar Ramos and RHP Brandon Gomes to Durham (IL). National League CHICAGO CUBS—Agreed to terms with OF Jorge Soler on a nine-year contract. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Optioned RHP Eduardo Sanchez and LHP Sam Freeman to Memphis (PCL). Selected the contract of LHP Barret Browning from Memphis. Recalled RHP Maikel Cleto from Memphis. American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS—Signed LHP Tony Davis. LAREDO LEMURS—Signed RHP Gabriel Zavala. LINCOLN SALTDOGS—Released LHP Justin Roelle. WICHITA WINGNUTS—Signed OF Sean M. Smith and INF Tommy Fitzgerald. Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS—Signed RHP Nick Singleton. Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES—Signed OF JC Paguin. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS—Extended a qualifying offer to G-F Alonzo Gee and F Luke Harangody making them restricted free agents. HOCKEY National Hockey League PITTSBURGH PENGUINS—Agreed to terms with D Matt Niskanen on two-year contract. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Re-signed D Keith Aulie to a one-year contract.

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» Week

in review » The Chacon boys of Valley had Centaurus seeing double Monday. Carter and Payton put together a 6-for-8 performance at the plate while driving in three runs in a 10-0 romp. Carter made sure Centaurus could tell the two apart, pitching a two-hit, complete-game shutout. » For Greeley Central, 20 was money. The Wildcats picked up their 20th win in this young season with stellar hitting in key situations. Central went 7-for-20 with runners in scoring position. Travis Lechman (two doubles, RBI) and Brady Guyette (2-for-4, RBI) led the way. » The Garretson’s Bears grabbed a tourney win from a team that looked like it wanted to play the part of Bad News Bears. Dakota Ridge piled up six errors — three in the seventh — to allow Garretson’s to pile up five runs at the end of the game to win. » Sometimes you need a little bad luck to see what you’ve got. That was certainly the case for Platte Valley coach Jerod Cronquist, whose team just came off a doubleheader Thursday to play another doubleheader Saturday while missing two pitchers. One was out of town, the other broke his hand playing football. That left Cronquist with Ryan Waite, who hadn’t pitched this summer. All Waite did was relieve admirably in game 1 and win game 2. Oh, and he also belted Platte Valley’s first home run of the summer.

» They said what?

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I’ve been really blessed to be able to make a living on rodeo. I love to do two things: Ranch and rodeo.”

— MATT BRIGHT, Bareback bronc rider, after explaining how he began his career as a child, riding sheep, then calves, then steer and bulls before settling on his current mode of transportation and cash.

»Weld’s BIG 5 Each week, The Tribune Sports staff ranks the five hottest teams in summer baseball regardless of league. These rankings are based on the sports desk’s coverage and opinion only.

1. GreeleyGoJo’s

The boys in green and gold are representing their sponsor in style. GoJo’s has some attitude, as well. Relegated to a fifth-place game today at the Hladky Memorial Tournament in Gillette, Wyo., GoJo’s took it out on Rapid City on Saturday. They secured the rare, 15-run rule win in just four innings.

2. Eaton

Since June 19, the Reds have rattled off 12 wins and just one loss. The Reds are hitting everything in sight, piling up more than 20 hits twice in that span. Hitting + not kicking themselves = a much-deserved ascent up this week’s power rankings.

3. GreeleyWest

The only Northern Colorado Baseball League team with a winning percentage higher than 90, the Spartans don’t take losses lying down. Just ask Eaton. The Reds took their first loss in 10 days to the Spartans after beating them the day before.

4.Northridge

» A member of the Greeley West Legion B baseball team is the son of a former UNC standout pitcher. Name the West player and his dad. » Send your answer to gtsports@ greeleytribune.com to enter a drawing for a $5 gift card to The Buzz. » Last week’s answer: Bruce Ford is a local Hall of Fame cowboy.

t’s anybody’s guess how hold on the top spot of the this one is going to play American League in the VS. out. Greeley West has NCBL. They’ll need to bring split it’s two games with their A-game, though. Thompson Valley this sum» What: Greeley West (12-1 mer, handing out one of the in NCBL, 22-8 overall) vs. Eagles’ two losses in Legion Thompson Valley (7-5, 24-7) B play. Today and Tuesday the teams meet in » Where: Today in Loveland; Tuesday at Butch Northern Colorado Baseball League action, as Butler Field in Greeley the Spartans look to maintain their strangle- » When: 3:30 p.m. today; 11 a.m. Tuesday

IT’S NO PICNIC

« EATING CLOSE to a dozen dogs requires a game plan By Samuel G. Mustari

smustari@greeleytribune.com

ore than a month ago, Mary Bowers woke up hungry, with an unusual urge to paint a garden gnome. Sound a bit awkward? Keep reading. After fulfilling her artistic chore for the day, Bowers decided to tend to her growling stomach.

She approached a sandwich shop in her Or- shoes will be most comfortable and if she’ll ange County Calif., neighborhood and noticed need goggles. a flier in the window, advertising the infamous “I’ve learned more about food issues and Nathan’s Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest people in the last five months than I had in my — yep, the one where Joey Chestnut and Tak- entire life,” Bowers said. “I can max out at about eru Kobayashi scarf down more hot dogs in 10 four or five pounds, but that might take more minutes than most people eat in a lifetime. like 30 or 40 minutes. We have just 10 (minWell, Bowers asked for a flier, and instead utes) in the contest. In 10 minutes, I can hold received an entry form. about two pounds worth of food.” To make a long story shorter than a little Bowers self professed to “loving to eat,” but link, Bowers entered herself in a qualifying taking part in the contest has forced her to pay round, scheduled later that day. attention to her body and alter her eating habNow, the 2000 Greeley West graduate will its. find herself pigging out at the same lunch table “Oh, there have been days where I’ve been as Chestnut and Kobayashi on July 4th — on starving and I’ll clean out a whole pizza,” BowESPN. ers said. “Then there will be other days where PHOTOS BY ROBERT O’NEILL/ For the Tribune By now, you’re probably envisioning the I’ll just graze on carrots, celery and water.” smiling little squirt who is the advertising logo Through trial-and-error, Bowers has select- MARY BOWERS POSES BEfor Oscar Meyer. ed iced tea has her beverage of choice for the HIND a gigantic hotdog pillow she stitched. Bowers, a former Greeley Bowers was too, but instead, she’ll play the contest, ruling out Kool Aid and water. part, competing in the women’s division with a “I’ve found that iced tea works best for me,” resident, earned a wild-card berth into chance to be the top women’s consumer of hot she explained. “Definitely, you don’t want any- the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, N.Y., on July 4. dogs in the world. thing with carbonation.” Hot-diggety dog. The contest also suggests no condiments. “Yeah, it’s a little bizarre,” said the petite “Who wants to take the time to squeeze out hot dogs enough to eat 40-to-60 of ‘em.” 5-foot-3, 120-pound Bowers. “I’m a little sur- ketchup and mustard when you’re trying to hit In 2009, Chestnut the world record by eatprised, but at the same time, I’m excited.” double digits in hot dogs?,” Bowers asked. “Not ing 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes. He’s expected to Realize, this isn’t your Uncle Ray’s backyard me.” be challenged this year by Pat “Deep Dish” Berfamily picnic. She’s also taken the opportunity to educate toletti, who kept down 55 hot This is some serious hot dog eating with herself on issues about eating disorders and dogs in last year’s contest. prize money — not to mention a stomach ache child obesity, even meeting with people sufferSonya Thomas set the and a good chance of blowin’ chunks by the ing from those disorders, adding, “this can be a women’s record last year by day’s end. good platform for those people to talk eating 40 hot dogs, The number “Hey,” Bowers added, “Nathan’s is the Super about their situation.” and is expected to of hot dogs that Mary Bowl of eating. So far, this has happened really Bowers explained that she’s always surpass that title Bowers, fast and it’s turning into a pleasloved backyard this time around. The number formerly of ant surprise.” barbecues, and of world titles It’s important Greeley has In that first qualifying contest, has eaten her that Kobayas- that there’s one been able Bowers woofed down 8.5 hot share of hot dogs hi owns, one automatic way to to eat in 10 more than dogs in 12 minutes. over the years, be disqualified — minutes, qualifying Since then, she’s upped her tobut added, “I Joey Chestnut. vomiting — othSonya Thomas, Alexandria, as a wildtal to 9.5 in just 10 minutes. don’t think erwise known as a Va., took in 40 hot dogs to card for NaIn between, she’s consumed set the record and win last there’s reversal of fortune. than’s Hot at least 100 hot dogs in three year’s women’s title. anybody “I did that once,” Dog Eating months, preparing for next t h a t Bowers said. “It was a Contest at week’s big one. loves chicken nugget eating Coney IsShe’s no rookie contest, and I ate 64. No. land in New to these types of 65 didn’t go down as York on July events, scarfing good as the other 4th. down 11 wild boar 64. It’s not a good sausages in eight memory. I got sick.” minutes to finish The trip to Coney Island to shove third in a contest in down hot dogs isn’t the only Denver; 20 Peeps uncommon venin two minutes to ture Bowers has finish first in a contaken on. test in Las Vegas, Nev. “I model too, In the last week, Bowers and I’m into fashhas signed on with Major ion design,” she League Eating, referring to said. “Lately, I’ve herself as “a professional gurgotten into makThe number gitator.” ing clothes out of of hot dogs Bowers, a graduate of the that five-time food. I made a skirt New School of Architecture and Design in out of romaine letworld chamSan Diego, Calif., isn’t just about showing up tuce and a dress pion Joey at Coney Island and shoveling hot dogs and Chestnut ate out of coffee filters. in 2009 to set That one was for a their buns into her pie hole. the record. She’s been recognized by the State Senate photo shoot next of California and the U.S. House of Repreto a giant stack of sentatives for her efforts in nutrition educapancakes that were tion and hunger relief and maintains her about five feet in diameter. own website eatbemary.com “I’ve made things out of table cloths and She’s worked hard at strengthening her fruit. I’m getting brave enough to try somePrize money that will be stomach muscles, figuring how many pounds thing with bacon. awarded to the men’s and of hot dogs her body can endure in 10 min“I think that everybody thinks like this, but women’s winners. utes, what her choice of liquid will be, what I’m just crazy enough to do it.”

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The team that watches its best players from the spring season suit up for GoJo Sports isn’t backing down from the big boys. Pitcher Mac Malone rang up eight strikeouts — mostly on nasty curves — to shut down Greeley West on Saturday.

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5.GreeleyGrays

The Grays haven’t differed much from their performances last week. They still find themselves in close games. The problem, though, is that they aren’t winning those close games. With three losses this past week, the Grays are quickly sliding down these rankings.

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» Bobby Fernandez is the sports editor of The Tribune. He’s worked at The Tribune since 2005, mainly covering county high schools. He graduated from Greeley Central High School in 2001 before attending CSU. He enjoys long walks on the beach and is often mistaken for Batman. On a more serious note, Bobby is an avid fisherman and a basketball enthusiast. Reach him at (970)392-4478 or at bfernandez@greeleytribune. com. Follow him on Twitter @ BobbyDFernandez. » Samuel G. Mustari is the vecchietto, or geezer, of The Tribune sports department.

He started at the Tribune well before most of today’s story subjects were alive — in 1978. In his spare time, Mustari loves to read, play golf, researching his Italian/Greek heritage and enjoys family. Reach Mustari (970) 392- 4437 or at smustari@greeleytribune. com. Follow him on Twitter @ SamuelMustari » Matt Schuman is a 1982 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, receiving his bachelor’s degree in journalism from UNC in 1986. He isn’t afraid to call himself a diehard Broncos fan and the resident “nerd” of the sports staff. When he isn’t covering his beat – UNC athletics – or catching up on the latest Peyton Manning update, he’s an avid sci-fi fan who can quote nearly every line from the old

Star Trek series. When he isn’t watching Capt. Kirk traipse around the universe, he likes to spend time with his girlfriend, Andrea, and his family. Reach Schuman at (970) 397-3494 or at mschuman@greeleytribune. com. Follow him on Twitter @ SchumanSays. » Tyler Silvy is an Okie, but he’s not from Muskogee. Born in Ponca City, Okla., but raised in Stillwater — he attended school for seven years to get an undergraduate degree — Silvy found a passion for journalism midway through his time at Oklahoma State University. When he’s not working, Silvy enjoys playing the harmonica, disc golf, grilling and chilling and spending time outdoors with his wife, Rose. Reach Silvy at (970) 392-4491 or at tsilvy@ greeleytribune.com. Follow him on Twitter @TylerSilvy.

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» Weld’s best BASEBALL » Best all-around player Jacob Hasbrouck, Highland, jr., 1B/P Before the 6-foot-3, 230-pound Hasbrouck went on to lead Greeley GoJo Sports this summer, he was terrorizing opposing Class 3A pitchers. He hit a blistering .566 with 25 RBI, two home runs, eight doubles and five triples. He had a .632 on-base percentage and a 1.019 slugging percentage. His impact extended beyond the batter’s box. He anchored first base for the Huskies (7-11), fielding .982 with 98 putouts while also chewing up innings on the mound (4.99 ERA, 31 strikeouts, 16 walks). He had deceptive speed for a player his size, swiping nine bases. » Best hitter Brad Marx, Northridge, jr. Marx helped lead a balanced Grizzlies lineup and, in turn, helped lead Northridge back into the postseason. He hit for power and contact, recording a .472 batting average with 17 RBI with 11 doubles, two triples and two home runs. He had a slugging percentage of .764 and an on-base percentage of .537. JIM RYDBOM/jrydbom@greeleytribune.com

EATON’S TYLER BATT HELPED the Reds win their 10th state title this year.Batt plans to play college baseball next season for Trinidad State Junior College.

» Best pitcher Taylor Juarez, Greeley West, jr. Juarez was the clear-cut ace for a Spartans team that fell just short of qualifying for the 5A state playoffs. Going against the best lineups in the tough-as-nails Front Range League, Juarez managed a 4-2 record with a 3.21 ERA, with 29 strikeouts and 14 walks in 45 2/3 innings.

Batt was determined to leave mark TYLER BATT, CATCHER

» Best defensive player Alex Breen, University, sr. From the shortstop position, Breen often made the spectacular play look routine for a Bulldogs squad that allowed more than five runs in just six of 21 games. Breen used his agility and athleticism to cover ample ground in the infield, regularly capping impressive snags with laser-like throws for putouts.

TRACK & FIELD » Best sprinter Chad Foos, Eaton, soph. Catch him if you can. Foos placed third at state in the 3A 200, an event in which he broke a 26-year-old school record with a season-best time of 22.53 seconds. On the season, he had four first-place finishes, two second-place finishes and 10 third-place finishes. His season-bests in the 100 and 400 were 11.55 and 51.39, respectively. He was also a key member of the Reds’ successful 400- (44.65) and 1,600-meter (3.35.86) relay teams. » Best distance runner Taylor Anders, Greeley West, senior Anders displayed plenty of stamina, grit and determination, recording six first-place finishes, one second-place finishes and four third-place finishes this season. He ran in the 800 (season-best 2:01.37), 1,600 (4:23.38) and 3,200 (9:41.64) while also showing his distance skills as a member of West’s 1,600 (3:35.82) and 3,200 (8:31.57) relay teams.

» Height: 5-foot-11 » Weight: 200 pounds » High School: Eaton (‘12 graduate) » College: Trinidad State Junior College 2012 season statistics Club

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EATON CATCHER TYLER BATT narrowly misses Greeley West’s James Dowgin as he strides into home plate during a game this season.

« BATT From B1 for the catcher I am today to all the time I spent down there. ... That set me up to be a leader on the field, during my time winning a state championship.” Though Reds coach Jim Danley said Batt was more than happy to sit back and learn the ropes from Pickar, knowing Batt’s competitiveness, Batt remained determined to one day make as big of an impact to an Eaton championship team as Pickar did in ‘09. “The seniors this year wanted their own state title,” Danley said. “They had been parts of the one in ‘09, some of them, and also the Legion B state championship in 2010. While that was great. They wanted their own. They wanted to go out on top.” EARLY IMPRESSIONS

Danley said that Batt’s desire to be a top prep player was apparent from the time Batt was first starting his high school career. “Batt really used (Pickar) as a role model in that time in his career. No seventh- or eighth-grader is going to throw like Bennett Pickar, but (Batt) did learn how to block the ball like Bennett Pickar,” Danley said. “My early memories of Batt were, ‘Hey, here’s a tough kid and he wants it.’ He is a middle linebacker behind the plate. ... You could just see the determination in his face, showing that, ‘Hey, I want to be the next Bennett Pickar.’” TIRELESS WORK ETHIC

» Best field athlete Austin Ekeler, Eaton, jr. Ekeler soared through the air with the greatest of ease, recording seven first-place finishes, three runner-up finishes and five third-place finishes. At state, he was second in long jump (21-07.50). His seasonbest in long jump was 22-1.50 and his best mark in triple jump was 42-3. He also excelled as a sprinter in the 100 (11.19) and as a member of Eaton’s 400 relay (44.65). » Best relay team University 1,600 — Andres Flores, Garrett Coles, Ryan Black, Dan Eberhard This speedy Bulldogs quartet didn’t have a weak link, recording a season-best time of 3:25.28, the fourth best time in 3A. At the state meet, University capped its fine season with a fourth-place finish (3:25.77).

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Batt rarely, if ever, settled for mediocrity during his Reds career. “I just try to come out and be better than I was the day before,” Batt said. “Catching is one of the biggest parts of the game. I know I can block (the ball). My goal all year was not to have any passed balls, and I think I ended up with three — and that’s pretty great for as many games as we played.” IN THE CLASSROOM

Though Batt packs plenty of power in his 5-foot-11, 200-pound frame, he certainly doesn’t lack a capable brain to complement his ample brawn. He has a 4.057 grade-point average — sixth best among a brainy class — and was a member of Eaton’s student council. “Growing up, I have an older brother (Aaron) and an older sister (Trisha), and my sister was valedictorian and my broth-

er was a 4.0 student,” Batt said. “Going in (to high school), I thought, ‘I can’t let my parents down. I have to do this.’ I’m not the smartest kid naturally, but I work my tail off. ... The feeling I got getting good grades on tests is a feeling like winning a state championship.” POWER COUPLE

Batt’s older siblings are not the only close companions Batt has maintained a friendly yet competitive rivalry with over the years. Batt said his girlfriend, a former star Eaton volleyball player and a soon-to-be member of the University Northern Colorado’s volleyball team, Kendra Cunningham has provided him with plenty of motivation in athletics and academics. Just as Batt did with the baseball team in the fall, Cunningham — one of the state’s most talented outside hitters — led the Reds to a volleyball state title this past fall. “When they won their state championship, I was like, “Awww, now I’m going to have to get one here,’” Batt said. “Then, (Cunningham) got 3A Player of the Year for The Denver Post. I was like, ‘Oooh, that’s going to be hard to get.’ Then I heard I got 3A (baseball) Player of the Year and I was like, ‘Yes, she didn’t beat me there.’ Batt added, with a smile, “We’re telling everybody we’re the ‘power couple.’ It’s just great. We’re competitive in everything we do.” COLLEGE BOUND

Batt — who is hitting .341 and 26 RBI this summer for Greeley GoJo Sports — will soon shift focus to taking his talents, on the diamond and in the classroom, to Trinidad. Danley, who has sent numerous players to Trinidad State in recent years, said Batt should be an ideal fit with the Trojans, and vice-versa. “Scott Douglas (Trinidad’s coach) is an outstanding coach and a very personable guy,” Danley said. “He spends a lot of time with the kids. He’s concerned about them as human beings and as students, not just on the field. We have the greatest respect for him and his program.” As for Batt’s potential as a collegiate catcher: “Right now, (Batt) already blocks the ball as well as anybody,” Danley said. “And, his arm is coming along, it’s actually getting stronger. He throws better than most junior college catchers, and he’s working on his technique to get quicker.”

SWIMMING & DIVING » Best swimmer Matt Sargent, Northridge, soph. Sargent had a standout season for the Grizzlies. At the 4A state meet, he was seventh in the 500 freestyle (4:52.54) and 16th in the 100 backstroke (58.91).

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» Get to know Tyler Batt

Batt’s “favorites” » Color: Green » Food: Mexican » Book: Into The Wild » Television show: Anything on the Discovery Channel » Movie: Old School » Sports memory: Winning the Class 3A state title this past spring » One person (past or present) to spend a day with: Major League Baseball Hall-of-Fame catcher Johnny Bench

JIM RYDBOM/jrydbom@greeleytribune.com

EATON SENIOR TYLER BATT, right, hugs

Jake Nelson after beating Brush 6-4 to win the Class 3A state baseball title at Butch Butler Field in Greeley this season.

JIM RYDBOM/jrydbom@greeleytribune.com

EATON’S TYLER BATT STANDS next to

the new state championship banner at the Eaton baseball field. This was Eaton’s 10th Class 3A state title.

» Best diver Alex Hoffner-Heinike, Windsor, sr. Hoffner-Heinike capped his stellar Wizards diving career with an eighthplace performance (339.85 points) in the 1-meter diving at the 4A state meet in May. Before graduating, he also broke Windsor’s school record in diving, giving him a strong springboard to a collegiate diving career at the University of Denver.

» Best relay team Windsor 400 freestyle — Ryan Kurtz, Andrew Scott, Cam Mills, Zeb Chadwick The Wizards’ all-junior quartet was the highest placing Weld team at state, placing 13th with a time of 3:27.66. Kurtz, Mills and Chadwick also performed impressively alongside Kaiden Brier to place 14th in the 200 freestyle at state (1:36.46). Bobby Fernandez

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Phelps, Lochte continue duel at trials Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — If this week in

America’s heartland is any indication, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte are going to put on quite a show in London. The world’s greatest swimmers produced their most stirring duel yet at the U.S. Olympic trials Saturday night, going stroke for stroke in the 200-meter individual medley, never more than a few inches apart. Their arms whirled in unison on the butterfly, then again when they flipped over for the backstroke. Their heads popped out of water as though this was synchronized swimming when they switched to the breaststroke. And, finally, they both gave it everything they had coming to the wall on the freestyle. Phelps got there first, touching nine-hundredths of a second ahead of Lochte with the fastest time in the world this year. The scoreboard from Omaha now reads: Phelps 2, Lochte 1. “We were probably playing the cat-and-mouse game again,” said

Associated Press

Michael Phelps swims to victory in the men’s 200-meter individual medley final at

the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Saturday in Omaha, Neb. Phelps, who won with a time of 1 minute, 54.84 seconds. “Then, of course, the last 50 we went crazy.” For Phelps, it was an emphatic message on his 27th birthday that he intends to turn his last Olympics into another major medal haul. For Lochte, it was a gutsy performance coming just a halfhour after he won the grueling

200 backstroke. “The best thing about swimming is racing and stepping up against the world’s best,” Lochte said, sounding amazingly chipper before he returned for his third race of the night, the semifinals of the 100 butterfly. Lochte finished third in his heat and set up one last race with

Phelps on Sunday. “Tonight was probably the most pain I’ve endured in a swimming competition,” Lochte conceded. Phelps, the two-time defending Olympic champion in the 100 fly, advanced to the final with another fastest time of 2012, powering away to win his heat in 51.35. Lochte tied for the sixth-fastest

time in the semifinals (52.47), but this isn’t one of his specialties. He’d need to pull a big upset to earn another Olympic event. But, said his coach, Gregg Troy, “Ryan thrives on challenges.” Lochte seemed to have Phelps’ number when he beat him twice at last year’s world championships, then kept the dominance going with a convincing win on the first night of the trials in the 400 individual medley. But Phelps edged Lochte in the 200 freestyle, and now he’s got two wins in a row against the only swimmer who seems capable of preventing him from making another serious run at eight gold medals in London. The two slapped hands while hanging on the lane ropes, then headed for the edge of the pool, fully aware the races that really matter are still to come. “It feels good to be back on that side, but I’m sure that’s not going to be the end of us going back and forth,” Phelps said. “I’m sure there’s going to be some more races like that over the next few weeks.”

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Felix might be grabbing all the attention at the U.S. Olympic trials. She isn’t the only one peaking there, however. Moments before Felix won the 200-meter sprint in a personal-best 21.69 seconds Saturday night, Aries Merritt also notched his lowest mark, winning the 110 hurdles in a worldbest 12.93 seconds to earn his spot in London. Wearing bright yellow socks that blurred with each stride, Felix finished well ahead of Carmelita Jeter in 22.11 and Sanya Richards-Ross in 22.22. In the 110 hurdles, Jason Richardson, the reigning world champion, was second in 12.98 and Jeffrey Porter finished third in 13.08 to round out the U.S. team. The seventh day of the Olympic trials at Hayward Field started with Trevor Barron’s American record of 1 hour, 23 minutes in the 20,000-meter race walk.

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Danell Leyva wrapped up first place at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials Saturday at HP Pavilion, Yin Alvarez, Leyva’s stepfather and coach, waited, beaming. Then he bent his head and made the bowing motion to Leyva with his arms. In response, Leyva shook his head, wrapped up Alvarez in a bear hug and hefted him off the ground. Nearly two decades since leaving their native Cuba, Leyva will represent the U.S. at the upcoming London Games. “It’s crazy to say I’m going to the Olympics,” Leyva said. He’ll be joined by John Orozco, who also earned an automatic Olympic berth by finishing second at the trials. Nobody else was even close. Orozco, nicknamed the

“Silent Ninja” by his U.S. teammates because of his steady demeanor, welled up even before he was announced to the crowd as an Olympian. “I’m not usually like that,” Orozco said. “I looked up at my parents and I was like, ‘Look where we are now.’” While men’s gymnastics is often considered the undercard to the women - whose finals are Sunday - Leyva and Orozco’s compelling stories, combined with their medal potential, could make them scene stealers in London. “These guys want to win the Olympics; they don’t want to be Olympians,” Alvarez said. “That’s something different.” Three more men will be named to the team Sunday, determined by the U.S. selection committee. Up to three alternates will also be announced.

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pitchers fastball.” Malone and his widesweeping breaker was just what the Grizzlies needed, running their Legion B record to 17-6 after being shut out by the Spartans, who are 22-8. “After that first one, we did need this one,” Northridge coach Andy Roth said. “We needed to get our bats going.” The Grizzlies ripped 11 hits off a pair of Greeley West pitchers — Logan Wolach and Jacob Beach — who linger toward the bottom of the Spartans’ rotation. “Logan gave us about four good innings, and that’s more than I expected,” West coach David Falter said. “We were playing good, too, but they found the hole between shortstop and third base.” While Malone was leaving the Spartans swinging at air, the Grizzlies exploded for four runs on five hits in the bottom of the fifth, led by a two-run single by Brad Marx and an RBI double by Brendan Fulton (2-for-2, 3 runs, RBI). “They scored so quick ... it happened so quick,” said Spartan Austin Miller, who didn’t fall for Malone’s curveball, going 2-for-3 with a triple and double, and also scored two runs. “He was throwing well and placing the curveball,” Miller said. “Offensively, they were placing the ball and we weren’t.” The Spartans had only two flyball outs to the outfield against Malone, who finished with eight strikeouts

while scattering seven hits. “My offspeed stuff worked today,” said Malone, who predicted that 75 of his 125 total pitches were curveballs. “I haven’t thrown it that well lately, but today it worked.” At times, Malone’s curveball would start out looking like it was going to hit the batter in the head, then sweep completely through the strikezone and drop toward the back outside corner. “He (Malone) definitely was effective,” Falter said. “He beat us.” The Spartans scored a pair of runs via a two-run single by Sev Stoffel (2-for-3, 2 RBI), and then two more in the fifth via a double by Miller, who crossed the plate on an RBI single by Wolach. Northridge trailed 4-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth before unloading on Wolach. “It was nice to get a victory against them, with them being a (Class) 5A team and doing well,” RJ Fulton said. “We were really flat in the first game.” The Grizzlies had only five hits in the opener against a trio of Greeley West pitchers — Eric Seeley, Derek DeNovellis and Connor Roche — while the Spartans received RBI hits from DeNovellis, Wolach, Stoffel, Seeley and Riley Mincic. Then along came Malone. “He uses that curveball well,” Roth said. “He commands it, too. It’s like a fastball for most other pitchers.” GWHS NHS

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»»By The Numbers »»125/74 The number of total pitches thrown by Northridge’s Mac Malone, and the number of those that were breaking pitches.

»»1 The total number of errors in the second game as both teams played solid defense

»»5 The number of errors Northridge committed in the first game, which helped Greeley West to an 8-0 victory.

Gillette, Wyo. — Frustrated that they didn’t make it to the final at the Hladky Memorial Tournament because of a tiebreaker, GoJo Sports baseball players took it out on Rapid City. GoJo’s crushed Rapid City (S.D.) 19-4, ending the game after four innings thanks to the rarely seen 15-run rule. GoJo’s compiled 17 hits in the game and will look forward to a fifth-place match today. Alex Breen went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two doubles. Jakc Pryzgoda went 3-for-3 with an RBI and a double. Daniel Quintana went 2-for-3 with four RBI and a sacrifice fly. Four other players recorded two hits for GoJo’s, which saw it’s record jump to 28-9. GJ 610 (12) — 19 17 1 RC 000 4 — 4 5 1 GJ — Cory Dyer (W, 4-1, 5H, 2ER, 4BB, 4SO) and Tyler Batt. 2B – Alex Breen 2, Jack Pryzgoda, Michael Graff; RBI – Daniel Quintana 4, Tyler

Platte Valley 3-8, Bennett 6-4: In Bennett, the Platte Valley Broncos proved to be quick learners, taking the second game of a doubleheader against Bennett after making adjustments at the plate. “Our approach in the box and the field was not very good in the first game,” Coach Jerod Cronquist said. “We let them know that.” The players took heed, piling up 10 hits en route to a win after falling in the first game. The surprise of the day for Cronquist was Ryan Waite. Normally a leftfielder, Waite came in to pitch in the first game and then started the second to pick up his first win. Waite was forced into action because Platte Valley was missing two pitchers. He also hit Platte Valley’s first home run of the season in game 1. The split leaves the Broncos at .500 overall this summer. PV 201 000 0 — 3 4 2 BN 013 011 X — 6 9 0 PV — Jacob Smith (L, 0-1, 6H, 3ER, 2BB, 2SO), Ryan Waite (5th, 3H, 2ER, 1BB, 1SO) and Brandon Richardson. HR – Waite (1 on in 1st); RBI – Waite 2. PV 050 300 0 — 8 10 4 BN 100 021 0 — 4 10 1 PV — Waite (W, 1-0, 6H, 2ER, 2BB, 2SO), Richardson (6th, 4H, 1ER, 1BB, 1SO) and J. Smith. 2B – Tanner Gettman, Zach Barker, J. Smith; RBI – Barker 2, Brandon Gehring, Clay Smith, Gettman, Cameron Maxey.

»»53 The combined total of games the two teams have played this summer as they head into the final month of regular season play before the Legion B state tournament.

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The temperature in the fourth inning of Saturday’s second game, which is cooler than what both team’s had played in earlier this week. Samuel G. Mustari GWHS — Eric Seeley (W, 2-0, 4H, 0ER, 3BB, 3SO), Derek DeNovellis (6th, 1H, 0ER, 0BB, 1SO), Conner Roche (7th, 0H, 0ER, 0BB, 0SO) and Riley Mincic. 2B —Wolach. RBI — DeNovellis, Wolach, Stoffel, Seeley, MIncic. NHS — Bert Martinez (L, 10H, 3ER, 3BB, 2SO), Pete Duvall (7th, 1H, 0ER, 1BB, 0SO) and RJ Fulton. GWHS 000 220 0 — 4 7 1 NHS 000 142 x — 7 11 0 GWHS — Logan Wolach (L, 9H, 4ER, 1BB, 3SO), Jacob Beach (6th, 2H, 2ER, 0BB, 0SO) and Sev Stoffel. 2B — Casey Fowler, Austin Miller. 3B — Miller. RBI — Stoffel 2, Miller, Wolach. NHS — Mac Malone (W, 7H, 4ER, 5BB, 8SO) and RJ Fulton. 2B — Brad Marx, Brendan Fulton. 3B — B. Fulton. RBI — Pete Duvall 2, Marx 2, , Kayson Werner, Kyle Greenwell, B. Fulton.

By Dan Connolly — During the seventh-inning stretch of an otherwise brutal beating of the Orioles on Saturday, the video scoreboard at Camden Yards flashed a message that drew a thunderous roar from the announced 35,335. The Orioles had just traded two minor leaguers for likely Hall-ofFame slugger Jim Thome, who is expected to join the team here on Sunday and be the club’s regular left-handed designated hitter. It’s a straight trade, with the Orioles

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picking up the remainder of Thome’s $1.25 million salary for 2012. “If you have an opportunity to add him to the mix, you always want to try to do it,” manager Buck Showalter said. “Hats off to our minor league departments and scouting to have the types of players that can bring him over here.” After roughly a week of negotiations, the Orioles sent minor league catcher Gabriel Lino and right-handed pitcher Kyle Simon to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for the 41-yearold Thome, who has 609 career home runs but

has been relegated to a pinch-hitting role in the National League. “Jim Thome is a real pro,” Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said. “And he specializes in hitting home runs and getting on base. He has done that consistently. Beyond that, he is a terrific teammate, a steady presence and he is a veteran. He has been around the league and he has been in a pennant race and in the playoffs. I like all those things that he brings to our team. I think he gives us a little more depth to our lineup with the injuries to our left-handed hitters.”

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Sunday, July 1, 2012 » The Tribune

Sunday Scattered thunderstorms, hot

High 99 Monday

Low 64

Another very hot day

High 99 Tuesday

Low 65

Still toasty, staying dry

High 97 Low 65 Wednesday Sunny and hot

Temperature 99 60 90 / 56 103 in 2001 36 in 1908

Saturday's High Saturday's Low Normal High / Low Record High Record Low

City

0.00" 0.30" 1.95" 3.14" 8.10"

Saturday's Month to Date Average Month to Date Year to Date Average Year to Date

Seattle 67 / 53 Boise 85 / 56 San Francisco 66 / 53

Temperatures and precipitation are valid for 24 hours through 4 p.m. and taken from UNC.

Sun and Moon Sunrise: 5:33 AM 5:33 AM 5:34 AM

Sunday Monday Tuesday

Sunset: 8:33 PM 8:33 PM 8:32 PM

Grass Mold Tree Weeds

Pollen

Moderate Not Counted Low Low

Los Angeles 76 / 62 Phoenix 110 / 86

Sunday's Ozone Forecast Full July 3

Last July 11

New July 19

Moonrise:

High 100 Low 66

-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110

Precipitation

Sunday Monday

6:38 PM 7:38 PM

A red alert means elevated ozone levels are predicted and individuals with sensitivity to air pollution should limit outdoor exertion from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. A blue forecast means elevated ozone levels aren't expected. Source: Co. Department of Public Health & Environment

First July 26

Moonset: 3:22 AM 4:23 AM

Forecasts and maps prepared by:

Cheyenne, Wyo. www.dayweather.com

Minneapolis 91 / 73 Chicago 89 / 73 Denver 98 / 65 St. Louis 106 / 79

New York 92 / 72 Raleigh 102 / 77 Atlanta 104 / 75

Dallas 95 / 77

New Orleans 92 / 76 Miami 86 / 77

Valid at 5 p.m. Sunday

Snow Mix Showers Rain T-storms

Saturday's National Extremes:

High: 113 at Death Valley, Calif. Low: 30 at Stanley, Idaho

Laramie 93 / 58

Rock Springs 92 / 52

More of the same After the hottest June on record, July is about to start off with more extreme heat. Temperatures again will hover near 100 degrees this afternoon across northern Colorado. Watch for an isolated storm late in the day, but generally hot and dry weather. Should any of these spotty storms form over Weld County, gusty winds will be the biggest threat. Lows tonight will fall to the mid60s. Fire danger continues to run dangerously high, and there will be no big relief from this in the days to come. Significant moisture stays out of the forecast again this week; the best bet for rain will be with these isolated afternoon storms.

Ft. Collins 97 / 65

Craig 97 / 48

Gunnison 90 / 45

Cortez 98 / 55

Cheyenne 94 / 64 Ault 97 / 64

Loveland 98 / 65 Greeley 99 / 64 Granby Denver 87 / 53 98 / 65 Vail Castle 70 / 52 Rock 92 / 61

Grand Junction 102 / 70

Durango 92 / 56

Farmington 98 / 66

Scottsbluff 100 / 70

Sterling 100 / 71

Ft. Morgan 99 / 70 Limon 96 / 64

Burlington 82 / 60 Colo. Spgs Canon ~ City 92 / 66 La Junta Pueblo 97 / 67 99 / 70 102 / 72

Alamosa 91 / 48 Santa Fe 90 / 62

Saturday's

City

Walsenburg 94 / 67

Hi Akron 101 Alamosa 91 Aspen 87 Colorado Spgs. 97 Denver 99 94 Ft.Collins Fraser n/a Grand Junction 102 84 Gunnison 104 La Junta 98 Limon 98 Longmont 97 Loveland 102 Pueblo

Lo 70 43 50 62 64 62 n/a 67 41 69 54 58 63 63

Sunday

Prcp Hi Lo W 0.01" 98 70 th 0.00" 91 48 pc 0.00" 88 51 pc Trace" 92 66 th 0.00" 98 65 th 0.00" 97 65 th n/a" 83 51 th 0.00" 102 70 su 0.00" 90 45 pc 0.00" 102 72 pc Trace" 96 64 th 0.00" 98 65 th 0.00" 98 65 th 0.00" 99 70 pc

weather key: bz-blizzard, c-cloudy, fg-fog, hs-heavy snow, hz-haze, ls-light snow, mc-mostly cloudy, mx-wintery mix, pc-partly cloudy, r-rain, sh-showers, sn-snow, su-sunny, th-thunderstorm, w-wind

972 Lowest Relative Humidity 19% *Growing Degree Days 14 *Corn GDD as of yesterday Hours of sunshine Evapotranspiration 0.49" and base 50 since 5/1/2012

Streamflow Information Raton 90 / 57

Monday Tuesday Hi Lo W Hi Lo W 98 70 pc 97 69 pc 90 48 pc 89 50 pc 87 50 pc 85 50 th 93 68 th 91 66 pc 98 66 th 96 66 pc 99 66 th 97 65 pc 80 51 th 80 49 th 101 69 pc 100 69 su 89 45 pc 88 45 pc 103 73 pc 101 72 pc 96 66 pc 95 65 pc 100 66 th 97 66 pc 98 66 th 97 65 pc 101 71 pc 98 71 pc

Big Thompson River (Loveland) Poudre River (Fort Collins) Poudre River (Timnath) South Platte (Henderson) South Platte (Kersey) South Platte (Fort Morgan)

Stage(Feet) 1.78' 2.13' 2.43' 3.8' 2.83' 1.63'

Flow(cfps) 78 70 75 75.4 142 265

Monday Hi Lo W

Albany, N.Y. 84 Albuquerque 97 Amarillo 92 Anchorage 62 Asheville 94 Atlanta 99 Atlantic City 84 Austin 95 Baltimore 93 Billings 89 Birmingham 99 Bismarck 93 Boise 91 Boston 85 Brownsville 92 Buffalo 81 Burlington 81 Casper 93 Cheyenne 92 Chicago 98 Cincinnati 94 Cleveland 87 Colmbs., OH 91 Dallas 96 Des Moines 96 Detroit 90 El Paso 99 Fargo 95 Flagstaff 86 Honolulu 84 Houston 93 Indianapolis 97 Kansas City 97 Las Vegas 105 Los Angeles 75 Memphis 101 Miami Beach 87 Milwaukee 89 Mpls-St.Paul 94 Nashville 99 New Orleans 92 New York City 83 Oklahoma City 97 Omaha 97 Philadelphia 91 Phoenix 108 Pittsburgh 90 Portland, OR 74 Rapid City 92 Reno 89 St.Louis 103 Salt Lake 93 San Antonio 94 San Diego 69 San Fran. 67 Santa Fe 89 Seattle 68 Tampa Bay 92 Topeka 98 Tucson 104 Tulsa 98 Wash., DC 96 Wilmington 90

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After rough start, Feild’s horse was rider friendly « Stampede From B1 “And that one wasn’t too friendly in the chutes. But I used that to my advantage and let that get my motor running and try to be a little more aggressive right out of there.” Once he was out of the chutes, Feild said the horse was very “rider friendly” and let him show off his skills, of which he has many. After all, bareback riding is in his genes. Feild is the son of Hall of Fame rodeo cowboy Lewis Feild, a fivetime Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association world champion who won the bareback title in 1985-86 and was an all-around champion in the sport from 1985-87. He grew up around rodeos when his dad was competing and after his dad retired in 1991 and started his own rodeo company producing rodeos around the country, Kaycee traveled with him and learned about the sport. He did give it up for a while and did some dirt bike racing, but when his dad became the head rodeo coach at Utah Valley State College, Kaycee started competing regularly. “My dad started coaching the college team when I was about a sophomore in high school,” Kaycee said. “So I got to practice twice a week riding bucking horses and that is when I really pushed myself and got my goals set high and where they needed to be to be one of the best bareback riders.” Kaycee has dreams of being one of the best bareback riders of all-time like his father. Of course, to do that he will need to win a second world title to begin his legacy. He knows that in any sport, that second title is the hardest to get. It is even harder as a bareback rider in rodeo where he can’t control all the factors involved like the performance of his bucking horse. “I am good friends with a lot of past world champions and they say the second – and they don’t know what it is – but it is harder to win,” Kaycee said. “You can’t ever guess what is going to happen. That horse today, he could have 10 good trips and then could have felt sick today and just went out there and not performed too well or could have been mad and just run off. That’s rodeo.” Greeley Independence Stampede rodeo Saturday’s results Bareback riding — Kaycee Feild 80; Joe Gunderson 79; Tom McFarland and Jessy Davis 77; Steer wrestling — Teddy Johnson 4.1; Monty Eakin 15.1; Jason Tapley 15.6; Riley Du-

JOSHUA POLSON/jpolson@greeleytribune.com

Kaycee FEIld from Payson, Utah, rides the horse On Tap on Saturday at the Stampede Rodeo. Feild rode despite his horse trying to jump out of the chute.

»»The Dusty Trail » ROUGH DAY: It was a rough day for Windsor’s Lance Brittan and the other rodeo clowns as they protected the cowboys in the bull riding competition. Brittan had to be helped from the arena after he was attacked twice by bulls in the competition, once on what appeared to be the side of his hip and the other on the upper part of his chest. Another clown had to be helped out of the arena after the competition ended when he was attacked by the bull and laid on the ground for several minutes after the event concluded.

JOSHUA POLSON/jpolson@greeleytribune.com

Whitney Baker from Stephenville, Texas does a sharp corner around one of the barrels during the barrel racing competition at the Stampede’s Legends Rodeo Saturday afternoon. Baker went on to finish in 17.0 seconds.

vall 19.1; Team roping — Rick Skelton-Ty Blasing 5.1; Derrick Begay-Cesar de la Cruz 11.1; Tate Kirchenschlager-Tommy Zuniga 11.3; Garrett Tonozzi-Kinney Harrell 14.3; Saddle bronc riding — Jesse Bail 83; Bradley Harter 80; Coday Taton, Isaac Diaz and Will Smith 79; Tie down roping — Roger Nonella 9.7; Trell Etbauer 10.8; Michael Otero 11.2; Ryan Thibodeaux 14.6; Barrel racing — Paige Conrado 17.45; Mary Walker 17.47; Sherry Cervi 17.49; Cindy Smith 17.63; Bull riding — Buck Moon 83; Will Farrell 78; Jarrod Ford 75; Clayton Savage 72.

»»About Kaycee Feild » Joined PRCA: 2007 » PRCA career earnings: $810,319.00 » World titles: 1 (2011) » National final rodeo qualifications: 4 (2008-11) » 2011 world standings: 1st

» 2011 NFR place: 1st » 2011 NFR earnings: $179,327 » 2011 earnings: $319,986 » Personal: Son of fivetime world champion and PRCA Hall of Famer Lewis

Feild. Performed roping demonstrations for U.S. troops in Kuwait and Iraq as part of the Wrangler Patriot Tour in 2010 and 2011. Matt Schuman

» TOUGH RIDE: Greeley’s Jarrod Ford was one of only four riders to post a score in the bull riding competition, but his bull didn’t cooperate much as his score was only a 75, good enough for third in the goround. Cody Gardner of Ault also competed in the event but didn’t score. Buck Moon, a cowboy from Sargent, Neb., won the go-round with an 83. » RECORD SETTER: Britany Fleck of Bismarck, N.D., who competed in the barrel racing events on Friday and who holds the lead in the event, also posted an arena record on Friday with a time of 16.94 seconds. Matt Schuman

C5: NATION & WORLD: SOME DEMOCRATS REMAIN SKITTISH AFTER OBAMACARE RULING

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C2: Check out a few photos of a Greeley Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event.

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« BIZ

Several sources led to Abound failure By Sharon Dunn

« BIZ

THE TRIBUNE « SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012

What started as a temporary revamping of a company’s mission in February will turn in to a fullscale shutdown this week at Weld County’s once-lauded solar energy company near Longmont. Abound Solar, which when it began as AVA Solar in 2008 with 250 employees, was touted as a crucial spoke in Weld’s energy wheel. Now four years later, the company announced it would file for bankruptcy protection this week and send its remaining 125 employees packing. The company had already this winter “tempo-

rarily” laid off 180 employees, hoping to revitalize the company by the end of the year. In a news release this week, the company blamed its losses on aggressive pricing from Chinese solar companies, flooding the U.S. market with its product. Still, others believe companies so “reliant” on government subsidies are bound to fail. Eric Berglund, president of Upstate Colorado Economic Development, said the young start-up didn’t have enough time to recover to capture even a smidge of that $260 billion global solar market. “Abound were a great success story of technology transforma-

“

Abound were a great success story of technology transformation out of Colorado State University. It had a very unique product. The big challenge they had was that China flooded the market, and dragged it down for everybody. Because they were a growing and emerging company, they didn’t have time to get to scale with the drop in prices.”

—ERIC BERGLUND, president of Upstate Colorado Economic Development

tion out of Colorado State University,” Berglund said. “It had a very unique product. The big challenge they had was that China flooded the market, and dragged it down for everybody. Because they were a growing and emerging company, they didn’t have time to get to scale with the drop in prices.” The U.S., in May, imposed new tariffs on Chinese solar products coming into the country,

but it didn’t come in time to save Abound, the company reported. Abound had been in discussions with potential buyers during the past several months but ended negotiations when the involved parties were unable to come to an agreement on terms.

CONTINUED C4: Abound

FEELING THE HEAT « UNFAVORABLE WEATHER stresses livestock, their producers

BOOK

Title: How to be a Presentation God Author: Scott Schwertly Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Pages: 260 Description, according to Amazon.com: Unlike most presentation books that say the same things regarding presentation design and delivery (less is more, get rid of bullets and use images, emulate Steve Jobs, and so on), How to Be a Presentation God actually divulges stepbystep secrets for how to build, design, and deliver blockbuster presentations. By providing entertaining and clever presentation insights, veteran presenter Scott Schwertly gives you the ins and outs for presenting yourself, your business, and your cause with an easy-toimplement approach.

« BIG

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» 1201 Cornerstone Dr., Windsor. $6 million. Seller: Deline Cornerstone, LLC. Buyer: 1201 Cornerstone LLC. » 345 Basher Dr., Johnstown. $745,000. Seller: Farmers Bank. Buyer: CT Transactions LLC.

« BUILDING PERMITS

The city of Greeley issued five building permits for singlefamily homes in May, putting 2012 on the same pace it was last year at this time with 21 building permits issued to date; the city so far has issued six building permits for commercial projects, which is down one from last year. For May, one permit for a commercial project was issued for the construction of a new office building for Plains Marketing, 530 1st Ave., Greeley, by Harris Homes, valued at $225,040. City of Greeley construction activity summary, May 2012.

By Eric Brown

JOSHUA POLSON/

ebrown@greeleytribune.com

jpolson@greeleytribune.com

Low humidity, cool nights, cool breezes off the mountains and other aspects of the climate on the high plains of northeastern Colorado make the region one of the best in which to raise livestock — normally. But the spring and summer of 2012 have been anything but normal, and the ongoing atypical conditions, consisting of record-high temperatures and record-low precipitation in the area all year, are likely to have an economic impact on local ranchers, livestock-feeders and dairymen — in addition to the farmers who don’t have enough water to grow their crops. At the mercy of a climate that typically shines kindly on them, livestock producers in Weld County — where the value of all livestock and their products far exceeds $1 billion annually, ranking No. 3 in the nation — are now left hoping the weather changes soon. Animals eat less when they’re heat-stressed, and if a recent fiveday stretch of 100-degree high temperatures wasn’t enough to stress them out, a continuation of such weather could be. Eating less means the animals put on weight slower — forcing ranchers to sell some of their livestock to feedyards under ideal weights, which brings in less money. If animals continue eating small amounts when they’re in the feedyards, the burden is passed on to those operations, who — already facing tight profit margins due to high feed costs — are trying to beef

A COW GRABS A little shade at

JBS USA’s Five Rives Kuner Feedlot outside Kersey Thursday morning. Ranches and dairies have had livestock suffer drastically because of the extreme heat this spring and summer. JBS has installed grates that work as wind blocks and shade for their cattle.

CONTINUED C4: Heat

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« Ag notebook makers idle « Ethanol plants amid high corn

prices ... Ethanol makers are cutting production, and some are temporarily idling plants in the Midwest, as corn prices skyrocket and demand for gasoline falls because people are driving less, according to The Associated Press. More than 95 percent of the nation’s ethanol plants use corn starch as their basis for the biofuel. That makes these facilities especially vulnerable to high corn prices in a commodity market nervous about triple-digit temperatures and drought in major corn-growing regions. Most of the more than 200 ethanol plants in the United States are in the Midwest, where most corn is grown. A glut of the biofuel is squeezing ethanol makers further. The poor economy and high gas prices have people driving less, and ethanol is primarily used in gasoline blends. “It is no different than the oil industry when markets are tight,” said Matt Hartwig, spokesman for the Washington-based Renewable Fuels Association. “When the market is tight, oil refineries idle plants or reduce production, and ethanol producers are simply doing the same thing.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Friday that farmers planted 96.4 million acres of corn this spring. It’s the largest number of planted acres since 1937, when 97 million were planted. The revised estimate, based on early June farm surveys, is up from May’s estimate of nearly 92 million acres. The report, however, didn’t do much to ease fears about damage from heat or drought. towns try to loosen « Some reins on food producers ...

Towns in several states are adopting local ordinances that exempt farmers from state and federal regulations if they sell their products directly to consumers, despite warnings the ordinances are invalid. According to The Associated Press, residents in Livermore and Appleton, Maine, approved so-called local food and community self-governance ordinances at town meetings this month, joining six other Maine towns that did the same thing last year. Residents in Fayette, however, voted down a similar proposed ordinance. The votes should send a message that Maine residents want more local say on how to regulate small farms that process food ranging from poultry and milk to cheese and jam that are sold to people in their area, said Douglas Wollmar, a smallscale produce farmer in Blue Hill, which passed a similar ordinance last year. Ultimately, supporters would like to see a state law passed that addresses their concerns. “We’re trying to get more towns to pass the ordinance, because at the state level we’re not getting any attention,” Wollmar said. “The response we got from legislators is it’s nice you got

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five or six towns, but what you need is 50 towns before we’ll listen.” The situation isn’t unique to Maine. Towns in Massachusetts, Vermont and California have all passed so-called food sovereignty ordinances or resolutions in the past year or so. dairy cows heading « More to slaughter ... The United

States Department of Agriculture reported dairy farmers sent 251,000 dairy cows to slaughter in May, up 11,000 head over April and an astounding 31,000 head over May 2011. The increases represent 4.6 percent increase over April, and a whopping 14 percent over year-earlier levels. Year-to-date, nearly 1.3 million cows have been sent to slaughter in Federally inspected plants in 2012, up 55,000 head over last year (4.4 percent). Despite the increased culling, USDA estimates there are still 9,270,000 dairy cows on U.S. farms. That’s up 76,000 head from a year ago (0.8 percent). Koreas suffer« Both ing worst drought in a

century ... North Korea dispatched soldiers to pour buckets of water on parched fields and South Korean officials scrambled to save a rare mollusk threatened by the heat as the worst dry spell in a century gripped the Korean Peninsula. According to the Associated Press, parts of both countries are experiencing the most severe drought since recordkeeping began nearly 105 years ago, meteorological officials in Pyongyang and Seoul said Tuesday. The protracted drought is heightening worries about North Korea’s ability to feed its people. Two-thirds of North Korea’s 24 million people faced chronic food shortages, the United Nations said earlier this month while asking donors for $198 million in humanitarian aid for the country. Even in South Phyongan and North and South Hwanghae provinces, which are traditionally North Korea’s “breadbasket,” thousands of hectares (acres) of crops are withering away despite good irrigation systems, local officials said. Reservoirs are drying up, creating irrigation problems for farmers, said Ri Sun Pom, chairman of the Rural Economy Committee of Hwangju County. A group of female soldiers with yellow towels tied around their heads fanned out across a farm in Kohyon-ri, Hwangju county, North Hwanghae province, with buckets to help water the fields. An ox pulled a cart loaded with a barrel of water while fire engines and oil tankers were mobilized to help transport water. sellers, farmland « For provides jackpot of their

dreams ... The record farmland prices that are shaking up rural America offer a potential bonanza for sellers, according to a Minneapolis Star-Tribune report. Money from recent farmland sales is helping families pay

off debt, buy second homes or make other investments, auctioneers say. Some finance education for their families. “To call it just a seller’s market is almost downplaying it,” said Chuck Wingert of Wingert Realty & Land Services, an active farm auction company in Mankato, Minn. “We’ve never been here before. It’s a windfall at the moment.” For Jack and Betty Thomas, the family farm they sold is financing a retirement dream in northern Minnesota: opening an animal shelter called Paws and Claws. For years the Thomases have rented out the 80-acre farm that Betty grew up on near Worthington, Minn., but started eyeing the market in recent years for a good time to sell. In November, they made their move. Expecting about $6,000 an acre, the Thomases sold the land at a public auction for $8,150. The market “fit right into our plans just perfectly,” Jack Thomas said. The couple, who don’t have children, said they’re lifelong animal lovers and want to donate the money to build a state-of-the art animal shelter for Cass County, which they said doesn’t have one. shortage puts « Worker strain on farms ... As Wash-

ington’s asparagus season draws to a close, growers have much to feel good about. Prices have been high all season, matching demand. The weather has cooperated, and the quality of the crop is superb. But as the last grass, as it’s known, is cut from the fields, there is a distinct unease instead of a sense of celebration. Just as the industry has made a comeback after a decade of getting clobbered by cheap imports, growers left about 10 percent of the crop in the fields for the first time anyone could remember. And not for lack of market, or a decent price. According to The Seattle Times, growers had trouble mustering the small crews needed to cut asparagus over the adagio rhythm of a 10-week season on about 5,000 acres. How will cherry growers muster the 40,000 workers they need to strip off their crop, typically in a 10-day sprint in most orchards? Nobody produces more apples and sweet cherries for fresh eating than Washington, which has a lot on the line with record crops expected in both this harvest season. The labor problem in Washington’s $8 billion agricultural industry has been years in the making. Some 150,000 seasonal workers are needed to bring in the state’s crops each year; only Florida, California and Texas employ more. For decades, Washington growers have depended on a largely illegal workforce, mostly Latino, to do the skilled, hand labor needed to tie hop vines on trellises; prune, thin and pick cherries, apples, apricots and pears; and divide, plant and cut asparagus, said Mike Gempler, executive director of the Washington Growers League.

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$600 million this year in numerous oil and liquids-rich natural gas plays, and it also expects to increase total liquids production for the year to 30,000 barrels per day, according to a report from the Oil and Gas Journal. Updated plans call for Encana to drill 115-120 wells in 10 plays, primarily oil, this year compared with 40-45 wells under its original 2012 plan, the Journal reported. The company expects to drill 350 oil and natural gas liquids wells in 2013. For 2013, Encana estimates capital investment of $4 billion to $5 billion, cash flow of $2.5-3.5 billion and net divestitures of up to $1.5 billion. Included in its highlight were its expectations for its DJ Niobrara play. The company reports it plans to execute a two-rig program in the Wattenberg field of the DJ basin. The company forecasts drilling 12 oil focused wells in this area in 2012 with a focus on optimizing lateral spacing, orientation and well length.

Estevez and Kel« Alexandra li Gonzales, CPA, have been

promoted to in-charge auditors at Anderson & Whitney, P.C.. Estevez is a 2008 graduate of the University of Estevez Northern Colorado and has performed audit services for nonprofit and governmental clients for four years. Gonzales, a 2010 graduate of UNC, has performed audit and tax services for a variety of Anderson & Whitney clients for the past three and Gonzales one-half years.

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education courses at IBMC in Greeley, 5400 W. 11th St. Shawcross will assist students seeking entrylevel opportunities with career training in the business, paralegal, massage and medical industries. Shawcross comes to IBMC from the American Cancer Society, where she is the community relationship manager. Shawcross holds an Master’s in communication and leadership from Gonzaga University (2011) and a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from the University of Northern Colorado (2008).

DCP Midstream to buy gas processing plant Midstream Partners LP, out of Denver, « DCP will buy the 80-MMcfd Crossroads gas

processing plant and associated gathering in Harrison County, Texas, from Penn Virginia Resource Partners LP, of Radnor, Penn., for roughly $63 million, according to a report from the Oil and Gas Journal. The Crossroads system includes about eight miles of 8-12 inch gas gathering, about 20 miles of a 6-inch pipeline.

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Ranchers considers selling his calves earlier and lighter « heat From C1 up the animals to sell to packing plants to get more animals in their lots. Even if cows decide they want to eat in the heat, there’s not much grass left out in the pastures to munch on, and with local crops now struggling to grow with limited or no water, feed is expected to be in short supply. Supplementing the animals’ diets with hay and grains is pricey and only going to get pricier. Because of those issues, Nunnarea rancher Ray Peterson said he’s now considering auctioning off his beef cattle to feedyards as early as this week, selling them at just about 400 pounds, maybe even less. He typically doesn’t sell his cattle until the fall, when they’re weighing in at 650-700 pounds. “It would just be really nice if would cool off and rain, just a little bit,” said Peterson, who serves on the board of directors for the Weld County Livestock Association. Additionally, dairy cows produce less milk when they’re heatstressed. The only silver lining in less milk production, according to Colorado State University Extension dairy specialist Bill Wailes, is the tightened supply is expected to help improve milk prices that hit a two-year low of $15.51 per hundredweight in May. Wailes said that because of the heat and the expected reduction in milking, he’s expecting July milk prices to reach the $16-range, maybe even hit $17. “But it will probably all be a wash,” Wailes said. “Dairymen might be getting more money for

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Five Rives Kuner Feedlot. Many ranchers have had issues with cattle becoming too stressed by the heat, causing the animals to eat less. the milk they produce, but they’ll have less of it to sell.” Where it could start negatively impacting dairymen’s pocketbooks is taking measures to mitigate their cows’ stress if the heat continues. Case DeVries with Monte Vista Dairy near Gill said their dairy — designed by Temple Grandin, the well-known professor of animal science at Colorado State University and best-selling author — is already set up to make walking distances to the milking parlor short and flat to reduce day-to-day stress on the cows. But those and other stressreducing features might not be enough if the heat continues, he added. DeVries said they might have to look at using “soaking” systems to cool the cows if the relentless heat

doesn’t stop — but water to do so isn’t cheap, or abundant this year, he noted. Others have spent good chunks of money to help cattle stay comfortable. At JBS USA’s Five Rivers Kuner Feedlot near Kersey, the company spent about $500,000 two years ago to install feedyard panels, which serve as windbreaks in the winter and then as shade in the summer heat — though it’s still in question how much the panels help. Peterson said trying to mitigate the effects of the heat leaves him hauling water often to the parched pastures where his thirsty cows lay. “Just looking at how brown our pastures are, you’d think it was the middle of winter,” said Peterson. “It’s all pretty tough on the animals ... and it has an impact on us, too.”

Chinese companies drive down price of solar panels « abound From C1 Board of Weld County Commissioners Chairman Sean Conway, however, said the commissioners saw it coming a year ago. Because of that, they didn’t give the

company $100,000 in previously promised tax credits because commissioners felt it wasn’t living up to the requirements of those tax abatements. The company also will close its doors owing almost $1 million in personal property taxes to

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Congress may have averted a doubling of interest rates on millions of new federal student loans, but the fix is only for a year, leaving students on edge over whether they’ll face a similar increase next summer. “It’s scary,” said Faith Nebergall, a student at

be inclined to enroll anyway. That could aggravate problems in the labor market, where there are many unemployed and underemployed recent college graduates. “It makes political sense, but not economic sense,” Vedder said. The price of college tuition has skyrocketed in

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President Barack Obama speaks in the East Room of the White House on Thursday

in Washington, after the Supreme Court ruled on his health care legislation. The victory will help define Obama’s legacy. However, if Obama does not win a second term in November, he risks losing both the law and the core of his legacy.

Some still skittish A few Democrats remain skeptical on health care; GOP riled Associated Press WASHINGTON — Victory at the Supreme Court for President Barack Obama and Democrats on health care is reopening political divisions within the party over the unpopular law. Four months to an election with control of Congress in the balance, the court’s affirmation of the law left several Democrats insisting that the issue was settled and it’s time to focus on helping the sluggish economy. Other Democrats saw the newfound attention as a chance to reset the debate and make a fresh case for the law’s more popular elements, especially as 12.8 million people start getting health insurance re-

bate checks in the coming months. The most vulnerable Democratic incumbents and challengers — Montana Sen. Jon Tester and North Dakota’s Heidi Heitkamp among them — cautiously welcomed the court’s judgment but said the law could be improved. Even before Obama signed the measure in March 2010, Republicans were unified in opposition and clear in their message: repeal and replace. The White House and divided Democrats have been frustrated in trying to explain and sell the law to a skeptical public in a sharp contrast to the GOP. The court’s decision was a reminder of political reality. Two years ago, grassroots outrage over health care

contributed to the Democrats losing the House majority and seven Senate seats. Republicans and outside groups promise more of the same in the campaign push to November. The court has “done a favor” for Republicans, freshman Rep. Allen West of Florida, who owes his seat in part to that anger, said in an interview. “Why would the Obama administration and Democrats want the pre-eminent issue of 2010 to be the pre-eminent issue of 2012?” Conservative leader Richard Viguerie said the court’s decision has raised that anger to “a revolutionary fervor that will sweep President Obama and many other Democrats from office.” The Tea Party Express

appealed to its supporters for money and backing to defeat Obama and “a liberal U.S. Senate that have foisted Obamacare down our throats.” Outside groups, both parties and candidates have been furiously fundraising off the ruling. In North Dakota, Crossroads GPS released an ad Friday that calls out Heitkamp, the Democratic Senate candidate, for her support of the law and contends that it raises taxes and expands regulations. Crossroads GPS is the conservative-leaning group tied to former President George W. Bush’s longtime political director, Karl Rove. Looking to finesse a difficult issue, Heitkamp has aired an ad that argues for the law in personal terms.

Morsi sworn in as Egypt’s president Associated Press CAIRO — Islamist Mo-

hammed Morsi promised a “new Egypt” and unwavering support to the powerful military as he took the oath of office Saturday to become the country’s first freely elected president, succeeding Hosni Mubarak who was ousted 16 months ago. In a solemn inauguration ceremony before the Supreme Constitutional Court, Morsi also became the Arab world’s first freely elected Islamist president and Egypt’s fifth head of state since the overthrow of the monarchy some 60 years ago. “We aspire to a better tomorrow, a new Egypt and a second republic,” Morsi said before the black-robed judges in the court’s Nile-side headquarters built to resemble an ancient Egyptian temple. “Today, the Egyptian people laid the foundation of a new life — absolute freedom, a genuine democracy and stability,” said Morsi, a 60-yearold U.S.-trained engineer from the Muslim Brotherhood, a fundamentalist

Indiana University whose loans currently total upward of $20,000. “And it’s unfair to kind of be kept in the dark as to how much money we owe.” Under the agreement, interest rates on new subsidized Stafford loans will remain at 3.4 percent. That’s estimated to save 7.4 million students about $1,000 each on the average loan, which is usually paid off over 10 or more years. In the short run, that means students can breathe a sigh of relief this summer. A year from now, however, those rates are set to rise to 6.8 percent. That automatic increase was approved by Congress when lawmakers signed off on a series of scheduled rate reductions five years ago. “There are more struggling families and they need some assurances to feel OK about getting young people into and through college,” said Kati Haycock, president of The Education Trust. “Congress aggravates everybody, creates lots of anxiety out there, and essentially gives us a one-year solution.” About $1.2 billion will be saved by limiting federal subsidies of Stafford loans to six years for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree and three years for those completing an associate’s degree. Richard Vedder, director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity and an economics professor at Ohio University, said that could have the positive effect of encouraging more students to complete their degree in a timely manner, while also allowing some flexibility for students who work and have families and need more time to finish. But he sees a negative impact down the road. Vedder argues that lower interest rates contribute to the desire to borrow money, which he says has the adverse effect of enabling schools to raise their tuition. Some students with poor academic records and for whom college might not be the best fight might

recent decades. Between 1982 and 2007, tuition and fees increased 439 percent while the median family income rose 147 percent, according to a report from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. The price of in-state tuition at a public university has increased by more than 5 percent annually in the past 10 years. It jumped 15 percent between 2008 and 2010 alone. Cuts to state education budgets have played a significant role in increasing those costs, particularly in recent years. How much influence the expansion of access to federal aid has played is less certain; many insist it plays none. An analysis this year by the American Council on Education concluded there is no evidence to suggest it has, and that any relationship between the two is incidental, not causal. What is certain is that with the price of tuition continuing to rise, pressure will remain on Congress to keep rates low. “I think anybody in higher education, whether it’s people like me, college presidents, financial aid administrators, students and parents, would really like some certainty and predictability,” said Terri Hartle, senior vice president for government and public affairs with the American Council on Education. “And that’s something we really haven’t had.” Nebergall, 21, said she expects to owe $20,000 or more on her federal loans by the time she graduates, and about the same in private loans as well. While she and her long-term boyfriend would like to move in together when she finishes school, Nebergall doesn’t think they’ll be able to afford it. He pays about $250 a month in student loans himself. She said a rate increase next year could have a big effect. “It’s money I could put down on a security deposit on my own apartment,” she said. “It’s money I could be used to start my adult life.”

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Egyptian Field Marshal Gen. Hussein Tantawi, left, presents the

“shield of the Armed Forces” — the Egyptian military’s highest honor — to President Mohammed Morsi, right, at a handover Saturday following his inauguration, at a military base east of Cairo, Egypt. group that has spent most of the 84 years since its inception as an outlawed organization harshly targeted by successive governments. He later delivered his inauguration address at a gigantic Cairo University lecture hall packed with several thousands, including many members of the Islamist-dominated parliament dissolved by the military earlier in June. Morsi repeated his oath of office and lav-

ishly praised the military, which has rushed a series of decrees this month that stripped Morsi of significant powers, gave it legislative power and took control of the process of drafting a permanent constitution. It has also retained its influence on key domestic and foreign policy issues. “The armed forces are the shield and sword of the nation,” he said. “I pledge before God that I will safeguard that insti-

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SMASHES AND CRASHES

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Matt Wangerow of Berthoud pounds out a

dent in his No. 624 car in the pits of the Greeley Stampede demolition derby on June 24. The front right fender had been bent down partially into the tire during an earlier round. Wangerow took third overall and won $1,700.

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Jace Ley, in car 84, smashes into another car in the Greeley Stampede demolition derby on June 24. The hot weather didn’t deter the crowd as Stampede Arena was nearly full for the car-crushing event.

Broken lawn mower brings new face to demolition derby By Ruby White

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Skyler Johnson, 12, cheers for car 998, the

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t was a sizzling-hot day in Dacono when George Brossman’s lawn mower called it quits. For many, this would have been an untimely, unfortunate event leading to an unkempt yard. But for Brossman, there were two words that came to mind: demolition derby. The opportunity to race other tractor riders excited him, and with the change of a rotating belt, the addition of a faster engine and some elbow grease, Brossman transformed his mower into a derby-ready basher. “When it cut-off, I had learned about this racing stuff and decided to rebuild my tractor,” said Brossman, a tile setter. “I think it’s totally cool. I saw demolition derbies as a kid, and I gotta tell you, it’s awesome. It’s gotten safer for people, you know, since I was a kid and its improvements make it even more fun and awesome to watch. I’ve been doing it for a couple of years now.”

winner of the Limited Weld Main Demolition Derby. The driver of the vehicle, Scott Mannering won $3,500 for his efforts.

Brossman was among the competitors Sunday at The Greeley Stampede’s demolition derby. It attracts many every year, from motorcycle to lawn mower racers, car enthusiasts to adrenaline junkies. In a big, open dirt arena, the races take place, leaving cars banged up, onlookers in awe and daredevils as champions. For Brossman, racing isn’t just about unleashing pent-up road rage, but rather it’s a family event. “My dad started racing first and gave us the idea,” Brossman said. “Now, my little brother Tony is doing it and my sister. My mom’s actually racing now, too. She races pigs. We all come out together and it brings us closer.” The demolition derby competition is not for the faint of heart. Chris Warwick, 24, a demolition car driver, described the event as Mario Kart on steroids: an opportunity to let out road rage and hostility, while earning some extra bucks. “It’s all about road rage; you’re out there in the field just tearing each other up, lettin’ out all that aggression,” Warwick said. “I’m trying to have a little bit of fun and win a bit of money. I’m hoping to tear somebody up and take home a trophy. I’ve been doing this

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Jeff Chrisp, 24 of Sny-

der, takes a look at car 669’s rear differential in a successful attempt to fix a broken axel. Nate Cole, 28 of Longmont, the driver of car 669, said it was his first time at the Greeley Stampede, but his 1977 Ford LTD was no stranger to demolition derbies. Cole and the battered car 669 was seventh place in the derby.

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Ron Borth of Ault takes on turn four during the final

round of the lawn mower races June 24. Borth took the title for the second year in a row. for four years, and I’ve won first and second a few times.” Brossman’s younger brother Tony Smith, 42, of Dacono won first place for lawn mower riding tractors. Smith said his father and brother influenced his racing and there is nothing like it. “Normally, you find yourself a riding lawn mower, and you tear it all apart, change some screws, put a belt on there and prepare yourself for action,” Smith said. “I can’t wait to see what happens next.” Brossman’s enthusiasm for the races brought him to the Stampede’s derby for the first time. Before Sunday, Brossman hadn’t attended the Stampede. He said for him and his family, it was a fantastic event that allowed his family to support him and his brother during their races. “I know we definitely plan on coming to the Stampede again next year,” Brossman said. “I plan on being in this sport until my body’s engine quits runnin’.”

Teenagers have become vampires this summer “Did your parents let you sleep this late when you were a teenager?” It was the same question my husband has asked me several times as we’ve watched the day slip away while our 15-year-old and nearly 13-year-old daughters snooze until afternoon. My answer is usually the same. I don’t think they did, but I do remember sleeping in, especially on the weekends. Eventually, though, I would receive a

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Mother Lode rude awakening that consisted of my bedroom door banging open and my father simply saying, “get up.” But I was nowhere near the sleeping-in kind that my daughters have become this summer.

My younger daughter has even started referring to herself as a vampire. And it’s becoming an increasing source of irritation for me. The problem, however, for me is multifaceted. First, they stay up incredibly late at night. Now, I am a night owl myself, so I don’t really have room to talk. But they outlast me by hours most nights. Sure, I could force them to go to bed, but I really can’t force

them to go to sleep at this age. So making them go to bed seems a little stupid. The other issue is now that I’m working full time, I’m really not around to wake them up at a reasonable hour either. I can try to call them, but if they don’t answer, then what? And even if they do answer, there is no guarantee they aren’t just going back to sleep after I hang up. They do seem to have the ability to get up when it involves do-

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How to shape up for summer 4 These seven tips can guide Overweight adults who used electronic devices gave daily feedback stuck to their programs you to look the way you desire that better than those who kept pen and paper diaries, Try an app to stay on track

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It’s June, already. You swore you’d be in shape by now, but somehow the swimsuit season is upon us, and the slim-down-firm-up part of your promise hasn’t come to pass. To help make up for lost time, start with the basics: Limit fatty red meat and opt for lean poultry and fish, choose low-fat dairy and whole-grain products, eat more filling fiber (like in beans, barley and raspberries) and less bloating salt, do lots of shopping in the produce aisle and, of course, watch your portions of everything. Just as important: Walk, jog, or ride your bike on most days (combined with a healthy diet, regular cardio helps shed pounds and boost energy) and work strength training into your routine at least twice a week to tone muscles and help you better burn calories. Here are seven more tips — all based on science — that may help boost your shape-up plan so you look your best this summer:

1Even if you change nothing else, you can still drop Swap out soda

a few pounds by simply trading your sugar-soaked soft drink for water, reports new research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Water is your best choice for overall health. If you need any more convincing to make the switch, maybe these numbers will help: 300 calories and 20 teaspoons of sugar. That’s about how much you’ll save by replacing just two cans of soda in your diet.

2 It sounds bizarre, but a study shows people tend to Choose smelly foods

take smaller bites when a food’s aroma is stronger. The possible reason: Researchers suspect that smell alerts the senses something intense is on its way.

3 You can still have dinner at your favorite restauOrder a la carte when dining out

rant, but there’s no reason to eat everything that comes with the special. Pick and choose your meal and you’re more likely to save calories. That’s just one tip on a list of strategies compiled by researchers. What else was in the bag of eating-out tricks? Box up half your meal “to go” before you start eating, skip the “unloved” calories (are cold fries really worth it?), order dressings on the side and always choose steamed over fried.

research shows. Choose one that offers gentle reminders to keep you focused on your goal.

5 By doing so, you can burn bonus calories long after Work out harder, faster

you finish exercising — more than 10 hours after — previously published research suggests. A study found men who pedaled vigorously on a stationary bike for 45 minutes burned an extra 190 calories during the 14 hours after their workout — that’s on top of the 500-plus calories they burned on the bike. Researchers believe the same effect could apply to other high-intensity activities such as running, jogging and playing basketball.

6 It could make it tougher for you to fall asleep, and But don’t exercise too close to bedtime

the less you sleep, the more you eat, according to new, preliminary research. Findings presented for the American Heart Association suggest chronic lack of sleep may contribute to obesity. More specifically, people who are sleep-deprived (which for this study was an hour and 20 minutes less sleep) consumed an average of 550 additional calories each day. Research also indicates when you sleep less, you burn fewer calories and less fat. A few tips to help get your body the sleep it needs to be a lean, calorie-burning machine: Set and stick to a regular sleep schedule; establish a relaxing routine before bed and keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet.

7 The first two are rich in beta-carotene, the last two eat carrots, spinach, tomatoes, watermelons

in lycopene: Consuming those two plant pigments can get skin glowing for summer, a new study suggests. Fruits and veggies are foremost waist-friendly foods that add fiber to your diet and volume to your dishes (for not many calories). Consider this bonus: According to a study published in the journal PLoS One, people who ate three extra servings of produce a day developed color changes to their skin that made them look healthier and more attractive. Other foods that contain these compounds include yams, peaches, pumpkin, apricots, and pink grapefruits. The Doctors is an Emmy-winning daytime TV show with pediatrician Jim Sears, OB-GYN Lisa Masterson, ER physician Travis Stork, and plastic surgeon Andrew Ordon. Check www.thedoctorstv. com for local listings.

Sleeping habits not worth fight for mom « mother Lode From D1 My younger daughter has been doing a track program three mornings a week and hasn’t really had much trouble getting up for that. However, now she said she doesn’t like the program and she may want to quit though I think the heat has more to do with that than the early mornings, which is understandable. But the real dilemma has been caused by a question my 15-yearold asked me the other day when I said I really wished she would try to get to bed earlier: “Why do you care?” I didn’t have a good answer, other than, “Because it bothers me and I don’t like it.” Does it really matter that they sleep until noon every day, especially if they are still getting a good night/day of sleep? If I could be truthful, I would say, “not really.” They don’t have anywhere to be, and when they do, they get up.

Maybe it’s more of the fact I’m jealous that they don’t have to get up. Maybe I envy their lack of utter responsibility. Maybe I wish I didn’t have a reason to get up early every day. I also have to wonder if this is really a battle worth fighting. If they still get the work done around the house that I ask, if they manage to do they activities they want, does it really matter that much that I don’t like their sleep habits? Maybe it’s time I swallow my irritation and let this one go. Summer break is going fast, and it won’t be long before they have to be up for school every morning. Oh well. It’s late. I really should get to bed. I have to get up early to go to work. Theresa Myers is the editorial page editor at The Tribune and lives in Greeley with her husband and two daughters. She can be reached at tmyers@greeleytribune.com.

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« Senior centernews » GREELEY by Sheri Lobmeyer, (970) 350-9437 Events & Tours » » Porcelain Art, 9 a.m. Monday. Purchase supplies on your own. No registration fee. Stop in and check out this hobby! » » Shareholder Lunch, 11:30 a..m. Thursday. Celebrate monthly birthdays and anniversaries. The menu is lasagna, green salad, garlic bread, dessert & beverage. The fee is $3 per person. » » Cave of the Winds trip, 8 a.m. Tuesday. Travel to Manitou Springs and visit the legendary Cave of the Winds where the Great Spirit of the Wind is said to reside. Please wear comfortable walking shoes for the 45-minute discovery tour in the cave. Member fee is $25. Nonmember fee is $30. Lunch cost is on your own before returning to Greeley. » » Discover the History of Cars, July 11-13. Get out of Dodge and go see a lot of cars. Trip includes the Gateway Auto Museum, Allen Unique Autos Museum, a winery and much more! For an itinerary and for details, contact Tiffany at (970) 350-9436. » » AARP Drive Safety, 8 a.m.noon July 11. Earn a discount on your auto insurance by completing this course. Fees payable at the class, $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. » » Hamburger Picnic, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. July 19. The Senior Center will transform into the Boomin’ Burgers eatery. Enjoy a grilled hamburger, potato salad,

baked beans, watermelon and a beverage for just $3. Open to the public. Seating will be available outside and indoors so don’t let the heat (or rain) keep you away! Thank you to Humana for donating to the Hamburger Picnic. » » Bingo, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Senior Center. Cards are 25 cents each. Health & Exercise » » 50-plus basketball, new session starts Tuesday at the Greeley Recreation Center. Runs 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays until Sept 27. Session fee is $7 members, $12 nonmembers. Basketball is canceled July 19. » » 50-plus raquetball, sessions starts Tuesday at the Greeley Recreation Center. Runs 10 a.m.noon Tuesdays and Thursdays until Sept 27. Session fee is $7 members, $12 nonmembers. » » Badminton, is canceled Wednesday. » » Softball practice, is canceled Monday. » » Water Walking, 7 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays led by Doris Gilreath. Begins Monday and runs through July 30. Monthly fee is $12 for members, $17 for nonmembers. At 8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Connie Perkins leads the course, which starts Tuesday and goes through July 31. Monthly fee is $8 for members, $13 for nonmembers. No fee for Greeley Recreation Center members.

» EVANS by Betty Grauberger, (970) 475-1131 » » SilverSneakers® Orientation, 9 a.m. Monday to learn about this great program. Attend SilverSneakers® Orientation at 9am on Monday, July 2 to learn more about this great program! No fee charged for SilverSneakers® members, $7 for non-members. » » Volleyball 101, 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 10 at the Family FunPlex and July 13 at the Greeley Recreation Center. Do you need to learn or review the basic skills of volleyball? Passing, setting, hitting and serving skills will be focused on during the clinic, led by Carrie Fehringer. Member fee is $10, nonmember fee is $15. Please register by Friday.

» » Veterans monthly meeting, 7:30 a.m. July 7 at the Golden Corral in Evans for breakfast. All you veterans out there — young, old, male, female — we don’t care when or where you served this country, we are just so proud of you and your service. We hope you will consider joining us. » » Senior Friday Lunches, because our caterer will be out of town July 20, we will not have a catered Friday lunch. We will have a good-old fashioned potluck/BBQ. We will do the hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill as well as lemonade; we are asking for a donation to cover the cost. You bring a side dish to share with others. We will be on the patio as well as inside, so dress comfortably and come to enjoy. We start at 11 a.m., and with Fourth of July fast approaching, we will have some patriotic music and videos to share with you. » » Free appraisals, 9 a.m.-noon the third Tuesday of each month. Don’t forget to bring those family heirlooms and treasures for Daniel Geary to appraise. What a wonderful way to discover if you have a real treasure or a sentimental one. Our own little Antiques Roadshow! » » The Medicare Man meeting, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays for any of you who require information on the subject. Don Andersen will have special information and options available for you folks who are losing your coverage from Kodak and other businesses. No appointment is needed. » » Canadian fall color trip, Sept. 19-Oct. 1 to the beautiful Isle aux Coudres in the Charlevoix region

Classes » » Pikes Peak Presentation, 2 p.m. July 10 at Meadowview of Greeley. Light hors d’oeuvre and wine for residents during the presentation. Sharon from the Loveland Historical Society will present “Twin Adventures: Toddlers on Pikes Magnificent Peak.” She will discuss the history of Pikes Peak. Other » » You only need to be 50 years young to join the Greeley Senior Activity Center. Annual memberships cost $20 for Greeley residents and $22 for nonresidents. Memberships include a parking permit and allow you to participate in daily drop-in activities and to receive a discount on most classes, trips and programs. For more information, call (970) 350-9440.

of Quebec, Canada, in the St. Lawrence Seaway. Price is $1,465 per person based upon double occupancy with a deposit of $250 due upon registration. This trip includes all transportation; all lodging for 12 nights including three nights on the Island; 23 meals; the Casino de Charlevoix; guided tours of Coudres, Montreal and Quebec City; picture perfect Baie Saint Paul in Charlevoix, the Saint Anne de Beaupre Shrine, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and much, much more, including the blue of the waters and the colors of all provided by God’s own hand — a memory worth making for your bucket list. If you have never been to this area, we would encourage you to come along, especially since the colors should be quite magnificent during this time of year. We are well on our way to filling our first bus, so if you would like to go along on this beautiful trip, come and make your deposit soon. Brochures are available at the Evans Community Complex at the Recreation Desk for your convenience, where you may also register. » » Our thought for this week: “Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make a good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven that I ever took half the pains to preserve it.” — John Adams, second President of the United States of America.

Southerner finds hospitality lacking in graduate’s Northern social circles DEAR ABBY: What is considered

good manners when you enter the home of a 20-something Northerner? I’m a graduate student who recently moved from the South to the East Coast. When I visit the homes of my Northern friends, I feel they are being rude for not inviting me to come in and sit down. When visitors come to my place, I ask if I can take their coats, ask them to please sit and make themselves comfortable and offer something to drink. It feels strange to enter someone’s living space and not hear these pleasantries. It also makes me feel as if I’m imposing. If others arrive around the same time, I try to follow their cues, but I still find it uncomfortable to just plop down and make myself at home. Should I just get over it? — FISH OUT OF WATER

DEAR FISH OUT OF WATER:

If you have been invited to someone’s home, then you ARE

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welcome. That your visit doesn’t begin with the customary rituals you’re used to does not mean that your host is rude. Yes, you should “get over it.” Just go with the flow — in time you will adjust. DEAR ABBY: I don’t have a car.

I can’t afford one at this time. For the last two years a friend has been doing me a favor by taking me grocery shopping every week. I can (and do) take the bus to the local grocery store, but it makes it easier to buy things in bulk with a car. We have dinner, go to an occasional movie and generally have a good time hanging out. I buy her dinner sometimes as a thank-you for her great help. Recently, I got to meet a group of her friends. She introduced

me to every single person by going over the whole history of my not having a car, and how she has taken me grocery shopping every week. All her friends began praising her for her kindness. I was upset and embarrassed that rather than introduce me as a friend she instead portrayed me as an object of her charity. I always thought she enjoyed our get-togethers. She used to rebuff any attempts on my part to make our shopping trips less frequent. Do I suck it up for the sake of our friendship, or do I discontinue or curtail our meetings? — EMBARRASSED IN MICHIGAN

DEAR EMBARRASSED: What

your “benefactor” did was extremely insensitive. True acts of charity are done anonymously. For now, my advice is to suck it up not for the sake of the friendship, but to do so for the sake of the transportation unless you can find an alternative.

DEAR ABBY: When I was 15, my

»»Britain uses Olympics to shed sour food image LONDON — Boiled potatoes, stringy beef and overcooked vegetables. If that’s your impression of British food, you’re not alone. The country hosting the Summer Olympics has an international image as a culinary wasteland, but with hundreds of thousands of tourists, athletes and journalists descending on London in less than a month, British chefs and tourism chiefs hope to change that dire reputation. To be sure, the Olympic and Paralympic Games will feature an industrial-scale catering operation that aims to serve 14 million meals — much of it fast food — to those coming for the July 27-Aug. 12 games. And workers at the Olympic Park are putting the finishing touches on four temporary McDonald’s — including the world’s largest, a two-story giant capable of serving 14,000 people a day. But British foodies say the country has much more to offer. “London is one of the three best cities in the world to eat in right now,” said Heston Blumenthal, an ebullient celebrity chef who has been instrumental in challenging Britons’ palates with his mad-scientist enthusiasm for innovative “molecular gastronomy.” Associated Press

mother put away a large sum of money for me as a college fund. A few years later, she quit her job and began drinking and smoking heavily. I have now graduated from high school and have discovered that when she quit her job she used my college fund to pay for her alcohol and cigarettes. Yes, it was her money. But it was intended for my education. Am I wrong to be upset?

— DISAPPOINTED SON IN FORT GRATIOT, MICH.

DEAR DISAPPOINTED SON: Of

course you’re not wrong to be upset. You wouldn’t be human if you weren’t. However, now that you know the money you were promised won’t be there, you need to start researching ways to finance completing your education. A place to begin would be your nearest library -- or online. Also, many schools allow students to work part-time on campus to help with the cost of classes, so look into that, too.

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Colonel Stan Cass and Bruce Cameron,

Honor Flight of Northern Colorado board members, presented Rick Sutton, North Colorado Medical Center CEO, with a photo of the World War II Memorial for NCMC’s support of the program. Honor flight organizes two flights a year to Washington, D.C., for veterans of the armed forces to see memorial.

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Honor Flight Northern Colorado (HFNC) was founded in 2008 by retired Army Colonel Stan Cass as a local hub of the National Honor Flight Network. The 12-member board and other volunteers are dedicated to organizing two flights and trips per year to take veterans of the armed forces to see and experience the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The organization has taken 895 veterans of World War II and 175 veterans of the Korean War or Purple Heart recipients from any war to

the site of the memorial. Banner Health/North Colorado Medical Center has provided funding to support the medical guardians who provide medical assistance on the flights. NCMC employees and physicians have served as medical guardians. Colonel Cass and Bruce Cameron, HFNC board member (and former AirLife of Greeley pilot) presented Rick Sutton, NCMC CEO, with a photo of the World War II Memorial for extraordinary service and support of the program. The presentation was made at the Military Honor Display at NCMC.

Most people don’t like to think about or discuss end of life issues. Thirtyone people attended a Five Wishes seminar at Adamson Funeral Home on June 19 hoping to do just that. Some of the attendees were baby boomers with aging parents and some came to find out for themselves. Five Wishes is the first living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. Five Wishes lets you say exactly how you wish to be treated if you get seriously ill. Your family members will not have to guess what you want. It protects them because they won’t have to make hard choices without knowing your wishes. Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services and Hospice of Northern Colorado hosted the event. To make

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hosted a Five Wishes seminar about end of life needs and how to prepare. Thirty one people attended the seminar. it fun they incorporated an “I Dream of Jeannie” theme showing that your wishes can be granted at the blink of

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John and Linda Pfleiderer of Kersey announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica Breann Pfleiderer to Nicholas Joseph Richmeier. Richmeier is the son of Janine Richmeier of Westminster and Steve Richmeier and Cynthia Lower of LaSalle. A Sept. 8 wedding

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Kellie Rene Ferrell and Joshua David McReynolds, both of Loveland, were married April 30 at Shaphire Beach in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Cathrine Raymond presided. Ferrell is the daughter of Mark Ferrell and Vickie Falk. McReynolds is the

son of James McReynolds and Julia McReynolds. Ferrell graduated from Berthoud High School and is self employed. McReynolds graduated from Loveland High School and works for Value Place. After a honeymoon in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the newlyweds are at home in Loveland.

Gloria Sandness and the late Michael Zumbach and Daniel and Karen Trevino, all of Greeley, announce the engagement of their children Andrea Lynn Zumbach

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Hoff-Hiett Love-Jensen Miranda David. The bridesmaid was Courtney Hatch. The best man was Courtney Hatch. The groomsman was Tommy Love. Chloe Comans was the flower girl and Steven Comans was the ring bearer. Love graduated from University of Phoenix. She is a stay-at-home mom. Jensen graduated from Greeley West High School. He works for Home Depot.

at Osborn Farms in Loveland is planned. Pfleiderer graduated from Platte Valley High School in Kersey and Hair Dynamics in Fort Collins. She works for Mane Street Hair Salon in Kersey. Richmeier also graduated from Platte Valley High School. He works for High Plains Power and Control of Greeley.

to Joshua Daniel Trevino. A July 8 wedding in Loveland is planned. Zumbach graduated from Aims Community College. She works for Walmart Automotive. Trevino graduated from Aims Automotive Tech. He works for John Elway Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.

Love-Jensen Nicole LeAnn Love and Marlon Michael Jensen, both of Greeley, were married June 1 in ViestenzSmith Mountain Park in Loveland in a private ceremony at a location in which they fell in love with early on in their relationship. The mountains were always home to them, and it only fit to make the commitment of promising to love and cherish one another, where they have spent so much time. It was a special ceremony with their personality written all over it; it was truly one of a kind. May the beauty of that day continue to last a lifetime. Love is the daughter of Marvin and Vanessa Love, and Jensen is the son of Mike and Conny Jensen. The maid of honor was

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an eye. Here is what some seminar attendees had to say: “The Five Wishes seminar was helpful. We had heard about these things, but Five Wishes put them in a simple written form that we could do by ourselves.” “I have nine kids and no one wants to talk about end-of-life issues. Five Wishes booklet will give me a way to help me to talk to them about what my end of life wishes are.” If you missed the opportunity to attend the Adamson Seminar Series Five Wishes seminar, keep your eyes open. Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services along with Hospice of Northern Colorado will be presenting Five Wishes seminars at upcoming events.

Don and Mary Hoff of Greeley announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Hoff to Brandon Hiett, both of Greeley. Hiett is the son of Kurtis Hiett of Greeley and Susan Hiett of Sidney, Neb. A July wedding is planned. Hoff graduated from Colorado State Uni-

versity with a bachelor of arts in history. She received her teacher certification from the University of Northern Colorado. Her Master’s in teaching is in progress. She works for Lowe’s. Hiett graduated from Chadron State College with a bachelor of arts in psychology. He works for JBS, U.S. corporate headquarters.

Jessica Matschke, daughter of the late Carl Matschke and Barbara Duvall, and Jeffrey Jantzen, son of Loren and Fay Jantzen of Pierce, are pleased to announce their engagement. A Sept. 8 wedding at Benson Sculpture Park in Loveland is planned. Jantzen is a sculptor and there is no more appropriate place then his favorite spot in Loveland to get married to his favorite human and best friend. The couple met in

December of 2010. When Jantzen proposed in December of 2011 at Olive Garden with a college student singing opera in the background as part of an inside joke between the two, the deal was sealed! The couple share a love of cooking, family and the bizarre and are extremely excited to start their adventure filled life together as husband and wife. Matschke graduated from Colorado State University. She is a call center supervisor. Jantzen works for O-I Glass.

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They both retired in 1994 and have enjoyed traveling and supporting the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos. Pete is a member of the American Legion and the Greeley Elks, and they are both members of St. Paul’s Congregational Church. The couple has a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Anne and Lonnie Hilzer of Greeley, and a son and daughter-in-law, John and Carol Lehr of Eaton. They have four grandchildren, Michelle Lehr of Loveland, Jennifer Hilzer of Orlando, Derek and his wife Amanda of Chicago, and Bryan Hilzer of Loveland.

Merz Bob and Mary Merz of Greeley will celebrate their 40th wedding with a trip to Paris, France. Prior to the trip the family will join them at St. Elizabeth’s church in Denver for a renewal of their wedding vows, followed by a brunch. Mary Speck and Bob Merz were married July 7, 1972, in Fort Collins. Mary was a special education teacher for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Bob was the vice president of student affairs at the University of Northern Colorado. Their children are Michelle Merz-Hutchinson of Denver and Michael Merz of Longmont. They also have three grandchildren.

Peper Darrell and Susan Peper of Greeley will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends today. Darrell was born and raised in south central Nebraska. He graduated from Hastings High School in Hastings, Neb., and moved to Colorado. Susan was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and moved with family to Colorado while in grade school and graduated from Adams City High School. Both lived in Derby (now Commerce City) where they met and married on June 30, 1962. Darrell held several positions during his 38 ½ year career with Public Service Company of Colorado. He retired as a coordinator for the gas and electric department in November 2000. Susan, along with helping raise four children — James, Jackie, Brenda

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Robert “Pete” and Harriett Lehr of Greeley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 16, with a buffet reception at the Evans Community Center. The couple attended Gill schools for 12 years, and they both graduated from Gill High School in 1950. Pete and Harriett were married on June 15, 1952, at St. Paul’s Congregational Church in Greeley. Pete was active in sports and played for the Gill Blues baseball team. Pete then served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant in Korea. He was employed at Greeley Candy and Tobacco and Ponca Wholesale before working for Meadow Gold Dairy for 30 years. Harriett was employed at Home Light and Power Company and did seasonal work for Great Western Sugar Company. She was a deputy clerk for the Weld County Clerk and Recorder departments for 20 years. She enjoys genealogy and planning events for family and class reunions.

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Susan and Darrell Peper and Becky, worked for various companies in accounting positions including Metropolitan State Bank and Steel Inc. The couple lived in Commerce City and Thronton, moving to Greeley after retirement. Darrell and Susan share many common interests including travel, exercise and polka dancing. The couple also has four grandchildren.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Follow your dream. You are friendly toward everybody; you might find that tweeting suits your style. In the week to come, however, you could be too aggressive about taking the lead in groups.

(April 20-May « TAURUS 20): Bad judgment jams

up your jolliest times. When you’re afraid to do something in the week ahead, chances are it’s exactly the thing you should be doing. Impulsive purchases and passions are possible.

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might fool you. In the upcoming week, when you think you have licked your wounds and gotten over it, something reminds you of conflict. Let your heart rule over emotions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Things will get better. You shine in group activities during the week ahead, but might find that one-on-one situations are challenging on an emotional level. It

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and hold on tight. There are days that you must say to yourself, “If there weren’t bad luck, you wouldn’t have any luck at all.” In the week ahead, remember to accept sound advice.

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business as usual. Just because your peer group does things one way doesn’t mean that it is always the only right way. In the week ahead, be sure to use inspired logic as your guide.

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last probably didn’t get the joke. Dealing with people from a sedate or conservative background could present challenges in the week ahead. Keep in mind that not everyone is sincere.

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forgiveness is worth more than a pound of revenge. Being sincere is perfectly acceptable, even in business situations. During the week to come, you attract romantic partners.

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percent what you’ve got and 50 percent what people think you’ve got. In the week ahead, you begin attracting the right people but by the end of the week the reverse could be true.

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Roberts Vera Roberts will celebrate her 90th birthday on July 9. Vera was born to Herman and Hazel (Ennes) Zupke on their family farm homestead east of Evans, known as the Ennes Dairy. Most of Vera’s life was spent on the family homestead. After graduating from Greeley High School, she married Albin Magnuson, who died as the result of an auto accident years later. Vera then married Guy Benson, and they were married for 43 years until his death. This November, Vera and Jackson Roberts will be celebrating their 28th wedding anniversary. During her lifetime, in addition to numerous volunteer activities, Vera was employed by the Red Cross, Ennes Dairy, Montgomery Ward, Poudre Valley Creamery and retired from the North Colorado Medical Center.

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Vera was blessed with five children: Herman Magnuson, Larry Magnuson, Butch Benson, Gina Benson (deceased), and Darrell Benson. She also has nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A private family celebration will take place Saturday. Friends and family are invited to send Vera birthday congratulations to the following address: 4526 W. Pioneer Lane Greeley, CO 80634.

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Alligators and Kongs might sound like perfect subjects for a horrific science fiction movie, but in reality I saw both this weekend and they were mesmerizing gardeners with their striking beauty. The plants I am referring to are the ColorBlaze Alligator Tears coleus and the supersized Kong Salmon Pink coleus. When the Kong made its debut a few years ago it quickly garnered awards across the country. But it was an older gentleman this weekend who reminded me just how beautiful this plant is. I was viewing plants at one of the prestigious trials in the Southeast when the seasoned gardener asked loud enough for everyone to hear what in the world was that beautiful plant. The plant was the award-winning Kong Salmon Pink coleus. In my opinion, you could not pick a better name for this riveting plant. It reaches around 20 inches in height with an almost equal spread. Your first thought may be that you have seen a lot of coleus taller than that, and I would agree. The one thing you haven’t seen, however, is one with larger leaves. These are enormous. While some coleus dazzle in the full sun, the Kong series must have filtered light to shade to look its best. In the bed that we were all photographing the combination featured the coleus and elephant ears for a perfect Caribbean-style garden. Another incredible partner to try with Kong Salmon Pink is another great coleus called Dark Chocolate. This is a really deep, dark chocolate color you would think would get lost in a shady location,

but the way it works with the Kong Salmon Pink makes them grab your attention. Impatiens with salmon to orange flowers also makes a great partner. I often tell attendees to my seminars that should they get confused with the number of flowers I am showing or the fact I talk so fast just remember to plant coleus: Plant coleus with foliage plants and plant coleus with flowers. My next stunning partnership did just that. It features the green ColorBlaze Alligator Tears coleus and the new and exciting Sanguna Red petunia. The ColorBlaze Alligator Tears coleus doesn’t claim to be lime or chartreuse but it certainly was showing off with these bright colors and the creamy teardrops in the late afternoon sun. This coleus hasn’t been out but for just a little over a year and yet it has already received enough awards to thrill any plant breeder. Kong was for the shade but you’ll like this one with a lot more sun. Both coleuses will perform better in fertile organic rich soil. ColorBlaze Alligator Tears reaches about 20 inches in height but reaches out to around 30 inches. Its partner in the planting was Sanguna Red petunia, a showy new color in one of my favorite series. Sanguna Red is vegetatively propagated and packed with vigor. It reaches 10 to 16 inches in height and has a spreading habit. Even though the red looked stunning I assure you almost all colors would look even showier when combined with ColorBlaze Alligator Tears. McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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