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Volume 9 • Edition 08

June 1, 2014

Election Time Again!

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*Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo in Grover, June 14 & 15 *Stoneham 125th Anniversary Celebration, June 14 *4th Annual Morgan County Antique Tractor & Power Show in Brush, CO, June 14

Delivering over 30,000 papers to rural Adams, Morgan, and Weld Counties

by Tommy Holton, Ft. Lupton Mayor I was amazed when carrying around petitions for various things the number of people that aren’t registered to vote. Their response was always “well it doesn’t matter anyway” or “my vote won’t make a difference”. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!

Let me give you some examples. In the City of Fort Lupton in the last election, council decided to put on the ballot whether or not residents would be allowed to have chickens or bees in their backyards. When the votes were counted residents voted 708-656 to allow chickens, mere margin of 52 votes. The bee question was a push of 683 for and 683 against, meaning no bees would be allowed. After the election I had people come to me saying “man I really wanted to have some bees” or “I really hate the fact that my neighbor has chickens in the back yard”. I always responded with “did you vote”?

Most of the responses were that they did not vote. If 53 people had picked up a pen and marked their ballot we would not have chickens. If just one resident had voted for bees, just one, we would have bees. And they complain, really! Broomfield on their ballot had a measure to put a moratorium on fracking and it passed by a measly 20 votes to damage the economy in the Front Range. People are telling me that 21 people against the measure decided to not vote because their votes don’t count? ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!

There will be a big election in November and likely will include something related to banning fracking or drilling permits. Every one that works in the industry, every farmer that is getting royalties, everyone that has a job in the Front Range is counting on you to vote. A non-vote is working with the other side of this issue. There is primary election coming up next week, pay attention and vote ballots are on their way. If you are a registered voter of a particular party, participate in the process and vote. We need to send the best and brightest candidates to the State House and to the Capital. I can’t imagine how it would feel to lose on a ballot measure or a candidate race by a mere 10 to 20 votes.

I don’t care how you vote, but by God VOTE and if it is too much trouble don’t complain. The only thing that we really can’t change by getting involved is the weather. VOTE, VOTE!!!!!!!

Library Wars

by Charles Parks, Contributing Editor While business and services have gone unfettered in the recent months at your local library, behind the scenes a war has been brewing. The High Plains Library District has engaged in what some like to call a full out hostile takeover of the local autonomous libraries in the small rural towns that helped found the system in the first place.

In 1985 the towns of Greeley, Eaton, Ault, Hudson, Fort Lupton, Platteville, and Johnstown chose to consolidate their individually run libraries into one big system now called the High Plains Library District. For the smaller rural towns it was a way to increase the materials available to the local patrons. For Greeley it was an opportunity for the town to get their single fledgling library off of its budget and get more money flowing to the town for much needed library development.

In 1985 each of the towns entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement or an IGA that levied a tax on every town within the county to fund the newly created library district. The library district would collect all funds and distribute 2/3 to the outlying towns and retain 1/3 for the operation of the district. The district would decide when and where additional libraries would be constructed and what services would be provided at those locations.

Towns that already had library facilities constructed and had local library boards in place continued to operate their facilities as they deemed necessary. As IGA’s came up for renewal each town would negotiate which services were needed from the district to fill the individual requirements of each area. For instance the library district offered self service check out kiosks to each town. Most chose not to adopt this service and keep more staffers in place.

The latest round of IGA signings occurred in 2012. They were 5 year agreements that were supposed to last until 2017. However last year the HPLD decided it no longer wanted to honor those agreements and is trying to impose a new library service model on the outlying communities. The HPLD has decided to offer 2 models of service.

Cont. on Page 8, See Library Wars

Charles Parks Joins the Lost Creek Guide Staff

The Lost Creek Guide is happy to announce the addition of Charles Parks as a Contributing Editor covering the Johnstown & Milliken areas. Charles has lived in Milliken since 2004 and has been heavily involved in his community. He served as Milliken Elementary School PTO Vice President then President. Charles has coached many youth sports for the local recreation district including competitive baseball, and operated The Milliken Post, an online news website for a year. He is currently the Account Executive for Jtowngraphix, a Boy Scouts of America Varsity Team Coach, and an ambassador for the Johnstown/Milliken Chamber of Commerce.

Charles was born and raised in the Central New Jersey region and loves any activity that takes place outdoors.

If you wish to drop Charles a news lead email him at njchuckparks@live.com.

Memorial Day Around the Region

Memorial Day started with the Veteran’s Ceremony at the Heart of the Plains Cemetery in Roggen. Well over 100 people attended. All were welcomed by Father Carlos Wilson Bello, spiritual leader for several area Catholic churches.

The Greater Keenesburg Cantata Choir gave a beautiful rendition of America the Beautiful. The invocation was given by Reverend Brian D. Stork. Colors were posted by members of the American Legion Post 180 Honor Guard. The most moving presentation of the day was by Jared Brnak, a local veteran, who served in Afghanistan, who spoke of comrades and the experiences they shared. Some of his comrades did not come back.

It was a very touching and moving.

The event remembered those that served, remembering that all gave some and some gave all. Thank you to the Hearts of the Plains Cemetery, serving our rural communities, and all their volunteers for helping coordinate this event.

The American Legion Post 180 Ladies Auxiliary hosted the Memorial Day event at American Legion Post 180 in Keenesburg. It was a great event, high lighted by a memorial speech by Jerry Shea, who lost a nephew in Afghanistan. It was very personal and to the point. Let us not forget those who have served and those that have given their all.

Posting the Colors at the Heart of the Plains Cemetery A Memorial Day Ceremony was in Roggen. See more pictures on Page 21. held at the Hoyt Cemetery south of Wiggins. The event was led by Leroy Dilka of the American Legion Post 76 of Wiggins and Leroy Koch. Koch led the 100 or so guests in prayer and the singing of the National Anthem, the Battle Hymn of the Republic, and God Bless America. Dilka read the names of local fallen soldiers from the Korean and Vietnam Wars. A poppy wreath was placed on the Cross for the Unknown Soldier. Each local veteran who has passed away were recognized with their names on white crosses. A gun salute was provided by the American Legion Post #76. Wiggins High School student, Will Schneider played taps. Refreshments were provided by the Hoyt Community Center.

Throughout, Weld County, Morgan County, the State of Colorado, and all over America today there were celebrations honoring our veterans. Today should be a day to remember those that served. We should remember them all year not just on Memorial Day. Mark Kauffman who gave the prayer at the American Legion Post 180 event reminding everyone to remember all the veteran’s we have lost but also remember those veterans who are suffering those after the event illnesses, especially the Vietnam veterans, who served in a war many did not like, and were not welcomed back well, when they returned, many who are now suffering with the effects of Agent Orange.

Elections are coming up please remember to exercise your right to vote. How you vote is up to you.

Our veterans served, and many have died, to protect your right to live in a country where you have the right to vote. Do the right thing, remember those who sacrificed so much to protect that right. Remember the politicians who remember once a year and remember those that fight for veterans rights all year long! Remember to vote.

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE:

Page 2: Letter to the Editor, Alan Gottlieb

re: Dudley Brown’s Deception Page 5: Looking Over the Fence Page 6: Korner Kitchen Talk Page 8-14: Weld Central High School Graduates Page 16: Motorcycle Rider Education Returns Page 17: Academic Talent Search Recognizes Student Page 19: Helen’s Story - Alzheimer’s and a Message of Love Page 20: WODs for Wounded Warriors Look for Wiggins, Weldona, & Pawnee Graduates in June 15 Issue of the Lost Creek Guide

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June 1, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dudley Brown’s Deception

Dudley Brown and his “National Association for Gun Rights” (NAGR) have built a reputation by attacking every other major gun rights organization and even pro-gun politicians, to the detriment of the gun rights movement. His rhetoric has done more to marginalize Second Amendment activism than all of the slanders from gun prohibition lobbying groups combined.

Now Dudley has spewed his venom toward Alan Gottlieb, a true champion of Second Amendment advocacy with a proven track record of accomplishment.

Gottlieb is founder and executive vice president of the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), and chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA).

In his latest effort to raise money for his own self-aggrandizement, Dudley Alan Gottlieb, SAF Executive Director Brown has launched a vicious canard against Alan Gottlieb, accusing the veteran gun rights advocate of “Leading the fight for national gun registration.”

Alan Gottlieb has never advocated for gun registration in his life. His legislative efforts have been to prevent that, and Dudley knows it.

Sean Tonner, deputy chief of staff for former Republican Colorado Gov. Bill Owens, was quoted by The Denver Magazine , asserting, “All Dudley wanted to do was create controversy. He makes his money when there’s turmoil, real or perceived, because that’s what gets his members to write him checks.”

It is time to call Dudley what he is, a political bomb-throwing bully whose stock in trade is to incite distrust and discontent within the ranks of the gun rights movement to enhance his own fund-raising efforts and power base.

Instead of directing his energies toward fighting the real enemy, Dudley Brown has attacked other gun rights organizations in an effort to elevate his own group, but at what cost to gun rights?

Perhaps he believes the only way to raise his own status outside the borders of Colorado is to trample on people and organizations with whom he should be allied for the common cause of advancing Second Amendment rights, rather than inflating his own ego.

When anti-gunners see people in the gun rights movement attacking one another they cheer. Such vicious attacks provide aid and comfort to the enemies of the Second Amendment.

WHERE WAS DUDLEY? The Second Amendment Foundation has championed gun rights legal actions and won in federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. Remember, it was SAF that took McDonald v. City of Chicago to the Supreme Court and won. Where was Dudley?

SAF and CCRKBA have conducted the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference for more than 25 years, bringing together major gun rights leaders with grassroots activists to unify and expand the gun rights movement. Where was Dudley?

When SAF and the National Rifle Association joined forces to stop the unconstitutional gun grab in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, where was Dudley?

When SAF and NRA joined forces to defeat the San Francisco gun ban, where was Dudley?

When SAF, NRA and CCRKBA joined forces to defeat the City of Seattle’s parks gun ban – thus strengthening state preemption in Washington state and providing a lesson for anyone who might challenge other states’ preemption laws, where was Dudley?

When the International Association for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights (IAPCAR) was created, Alan Gottlieb was there to help bring together an organization that now has member groups from every continent and several nations. Where was Dudley?

When multi-national gun rights organizations gather in Europe to resist global gun control efforts, Alan Gottlieb is there, but where is Dudley?

Where is Dudley? We›ll ask again: WHERE – IS – DUDLEY? He is AWOL! CCRKBA is currently fighting oppressive gun control legislation in Washington State, to prevent passage of the kind of gun laws that were adopted in Colorado, right

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under Dudley’s nose. Instead of isolating CCRKBA – as is Dudley’s “my way or the highway” style – Alan Gottlieb has helped bring together a coalition of organizations that includes gun collectors, hunters, competitors and law enforcement professionals.

Their goal is to prevent expansion of federally-mandated background checks and state handgun registration, and prohibit government gun confiscation (a’la post-Katrina New Orleans).

Where is Dudley now? Maybe he’s trying to figure out how to exploit this battle to raise funds that would never be spent in Washington State, and perhaps even to scuttle the grassroots gun rights effort there. Remember, his forte is to create turmoil, exploit it and raise money from it, not win battles.

WHERE DUDLEY WASN›T Two years ago, Dudley tried to claim credit for a lawsuit victory that wasn’t his, in a case he didn’t pay for.

When Students for Concealed Carry won a judgment against the University of Colorado, Dudley created the impression that it was his victory, claiming in an e-mail fund-raiser that his “National Foundation for Gun Rights” and Dudley’s Coloradobased Rocky Mountain Gun Owners (RMGO) had “successfully overturned the college campus gun ban in the Colorado Supreme Court.”

SCC President Daniel Crocker sent a blistering letter to Dudley that criticized him for “misleading remarks for the pecuniary gain of your organizations…”

In that letter, Crocker stated that Dudley’s message was “not only misleading but patently false.”

What was Dudley’s contribution to that case? RMGO provided an amicus brief.

Alan Gottlieb and SAF also filed an amicus brief in that case, but they never claimed credit for winning the case.

Dudley claimed to be at the United Nations for the Arms Trade Treaty conference, yet nobody saw him in the building, but they did see Alan Gottlieb there, fighting to protect Americans’ gun rights.

IS DUDLEY BROWN A CHARLATAN? Last year, the Minnesota Gun Owners Civil Rights Alliance felt it necessary to respond to one of Brown’s e-mails regarding legislation that the MGOCRA had been supporting. Without naming him, the group posted a message on it’s Facebook page stating, “There is an inflammatory email being sent to Minnesotans by an out-of-state individual who has never actually accomplished anything for Minnesota gun rights (or those of any other state that we can see).

“The real purpose of this email is the same as all the rest of the emails this individual sends: to solicit donations,” the message added.

Last year, when NAGR launched an attack fund raiser against Wayne LaPierre and the National Rifle Association, gun owners in North Carolina became fed up. Some members of the NC Gun Owners forum asked questions such as, “Where was Dudley Brown during the Senate hearing on AWB and Magazine limitations?” Another observed, “I never liked an organization or person trying to build themselves up by putting others down.” A third noted, “I have not supported them at all, as I feel they are opportunists that seem to be looking for donations more than actually helping the fight.”

While SAF has as its motto “Winning firearms freedom one lawsuit at a time,” and CCRKBA’s motto is “The Common Sense Gun Lobby,” Dudley may as well say that his motto is “Destroying the gun rights movement from within, one selfish attack at a time.”

We have never made it a practice to disparage other gun rights organizations. That’s not constructive, nor does it further the cause of Second Amendment freedom. We are all supposed to be in this fight together.

However, we cannot ignore this calumny, especially from someone whose rhetoric has gun owners constantly fighting one another, rather than uniting against a common enemy.

What Dudley Brown and NAGR have done with his e-mail attack Alan Gottlieb is deliberately divisive, disturbingly deceitful and downright despicable.

And the Second Amendment Foundation and Alan Gottlieb isn’t asking for a penny from anyone with this letter to the Editor. We›re just setting the record straight.

Sincerely, Alan Gottlieb and the staff at SAF (saf.org)

Dudley Brown’s Response to Lost Creek Guide

As a courtesy to Dudley Brown he was contacted via the RMGO web site the day we received Alan Gottlieb’s letter informing him of our intent to publish.

Following was his complete response: RMGO – and NAGR – stand behind our initial criticism of Alan Gottlieb’s support for universal background checks (which is just national firearms registration).

Gottlieb says it himself: he wants to pass national gun registration (with him writing it).

And we’ll assume your newspaper supports the same, if the paper editorializes (as it usually does).

Doubt that will play well with Weld County farmers and ranchers.

Dudley Brown Executive Director Publisher’s Comment: I have a high level of respect for our farmers and ranchers who have to know an awful lot about a lot of things to be successful. If you could quantify it, it is probably worth more than a PhD and with a whole lot more common sense.

I support the Constitution of the United States of America. I try to get folks to think about the issues and hopefully provide some material to stimulate that thought process. I do not try and put words in others people mouth. They are smart enough to have their own opinions.

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June 1, 2014

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Lyle Achziger Seeks Weld Commissioner At-Large Position

I am Lyle Achziger, candidate for Weld County Commissioner At-Large, representing each and every Weld County resident. My background makes me the most experienced and qualified candidate and includes a proven track record through both my work history and life experiences.

Commissioner responsibilities consist of communicating with citizens and representing them in issues of land use and property rights, agriculture, planning and zoning, public health, human services, transportation, economic development and infrastructure development / maintenance while setting the budget for all County operations.

I am a Weld County native, a proud Vietnam veteran, a past VFW Commander and Colorado Volunteer of the Year.

I farmed for myself before becoming a career paramedic and 20 year volunteer firefighter. I have served on many boards in education, finance, volunteer services and local government.

I served as Mayor of the City of Evans for 6 years during which the city paid off all bonds. While Mayor, I initiated the Highway 85 Coalition and served as Chair of the North Front Range MPO. Under my leadership, Evans came together as a community and survived a major natural disaster, the flood of 2013. These experiences tested me and I emerged with a record reflecting my ability to lead and bring people together to solve very real problems. As a Mayor, I am experienced in all that a Commissioner does.

Weld County is a great place to live, work and raise a family. With continued good management, Weld County has a bright future but not without challenges. Wise investment in infrastructure of the energy resources now being developed is crucial in order to leverage them to our benefit for decades to come. Underlying the expected development and progress is the need for water, a finite resource. Aggressive exploration of additional water sources and storage will be necessary. Cooperation and collaboration between Weld County and its municipalities, schools and other special districts will be paramount to successful and sustainable growth. I recognize that support of our smaller communities and their success is especially crucial.

I am Lyle Achziger, asking for your support and vote as Republican candidate for Weld County Commissioner At-Large. It would be my honor and privilege to serve.

Elect Keith Olson Weld County Sheriff

The primary election to determine who will represent the Republican ticket as candidate for Weld County Sheriff will draw to a close on June 24th. It has been a long and hard fought battle between, initially three, and now two candidates.

Former Sheriff Candidate, Margie Martinez Perusek, has been a friend and comrade since our days together at Fort Lupton Police Department and then later at the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. Margie was the consummate professional and achieved many notable accomplishments during her lengthy law enforcement career, to include rising through the ranks to achieve the second highest position of Undersheriff.

Margie was a formidable candidate and many had picked her to be the odds on favorite to win the primary election. Unfortunately, we will never know as Margie chose to withdraw from the race after personal attacks against her occurred on the internet followed by a very public attack at a Sheriff’s candidate forum. It was uncalled for and showed the true character of those involved.

In withdrawing from the race, Margie stated in a press release; “My own interest in the position of Sheriff must give way to ensure that Weld County is able to elect a well-qualified, conservative candidate who brings a fresh eye to meet the challenges of the future and has the courage to make the changes that are necessary to make a professional organization that is responsive to the voters. Keith Olson is that person.

In 1994 I was selected to start the Greeley Gang Unit and eventually became the supervisor of the unit. The Unit became a multi-agency task force that investigated all major gang crimes to include the numerous homicides. Between 1994 and 2009 our Unit solved every gang homicide, to include the six separate gang homicides that occurred in 2006.

In 2009, while Greeley and Weld County were still reeling from the economic downturn, District Attorney Ken Buck, asked me to accept the position as his Chief Investigator. I retired from the Greeley Police Department after a very gratifying 28 year career. At the District Attorney’s Office, our unit has been responsible for sending an unprecedented number of white collar criminals to prison for mortgage fraud, contractor fraud, and various financial crimes involving embezzlement and estate fraud.

I am offering the citizens of Weld County the opportunity to elect an experienced lawman as a Sheriff. My focus will be on delivering effective law enforcement to the citizens of Weld County. When you call a deputy to report a crime, it will be my expectation that we will work hard to solve your crime. I have led and trained officers since 1996 and I am proud of their accomplishments. Given the chance to be your Sheriff I will continue to lead and to train with a full expectation of achieving excellence in providing you law enforcement service to build a safer and more prosperous county.

1974 was the last time someone from outside the Sheriff’s Office was elected Sheriff. It is time to end the next in line tradition of electing our Sheriff. I would be honored for the responsibility and privilege of providing new priorities and a fresh perspective while leading your Sheriff’s Office.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Elect Neal Mancuso as Adams County Commissioner, Dist. 5

Dear Sir: In the 2012 general election, Adams County voters choose to redistrict the county from 3 county commissioner districts to 5. District 5 runs from the Eastern boundary, north to south, to just west of Hwy 85, stopping at Commerce City and also including Aurora south of the DIA. It is a huge district, comprising of mostly rural Adams County, but also the Great Rock and Brighton areas; Populations in all 5 districts is nearly identical.

District 5 will elect a new commissioner in November and there is one candidate, Neal Mancuso, from Bennett, who understands our concerns and will, if elected, represent rural Adams County as well as Brighton as a strong fiscal conservative who believes strongly in all of our rights granted by God and the Constitution.

Neal Mancuso announced his intent to run for the Adams County District 5 County Commissioner seat, at the March 29th, 2014 Adams County Republican Assembly and received 47% of the vote, moving him on to the Primary Election June 24, 2014. Although Adams County is divided into 5 distinct districts, all registered Republican voters in the Adams County are allowed to vote in the primary and all registered County voters are allowed to vote in the November election for each commissioner in all 3 districts which are up for election this cycle.

Mr. Mancuso is no stranger to local government, serving a partial and two full four year terms on the Bennett Board of Trustees. He presently a director of the Bennett Park and Recreation District and a member of the Regional Economic Advancement Partnership (REAP).

Mr. Mancuso, a 14 year resident of Adams County and overall a 25 year resident of the state has stated the following in no uncertain terms, “I Love Adams County! I chose to live here and look forward to the future here. District 5 need to be represented by someone who understands them, I intend to be a commissioner for the whole county, but will certainly represent District 5’s interest.”

Neal is an engineer with extensive work experience directly applicable to the needs of the County. His priorities are to: Work to protect individual and property rights Respect the constitution and its guarantees Encourage the development of renewable and other water resources Promote thoughtful economic development that provides jobs and preserves the rural character and identity of the County.

Elections matter. Watch for your ballot to come in the mail between June 2-10, 2014. Your vote matters. Neal Mancuso is the candidate who will work to improve Adams County. He certainly has our vote and he should have yours too!

Sincerely, Thomas J Croghan Sharon K Croghan Meaghan R Croghan Ryan J Croghan

June 1, 2014

Cody Gronsten of Weldona Graduates from Creighton School of Dentistry

Creighton University conferred more than 1,600 degrees during its two 2014 Commencement ceremonies on May 17 at CenturyLink Center Omaha. University President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., presided at both ceremonies. Cody Gronsten of Weldona (80653) graduated with a Doctor of Dental Science from the School of Dentistry.

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Howdy Folks, Another month has gone by and soon we will be at the half way point of 2014!

Well the controversy continues with our government and the finger pointing continues, but the people who are supposed to be responsible don’t stand up.

We have many controversies that have yet to be resolved. Benghazi, IRS, Obama Care, and now the VA Hospital and clinics are just a few.

This issue with the VA Hospital is a crime. It appears that the people in charge either don’t care or are totally incompetent. Perhaps some of the members of Congress should get the same health care and benefits that our veterans are getting.

Seems that our country is moving more and more to the elected elite. Time and time again we see them vote themselves pay raises, increased retirement and health care benefits, and take advantage of insider trader information.... just to name a few.

It’s time we voted for term limits. Our founding fathers did not intend for any congressman or senator to make a career of it.

We do havee an election coming up, the primary election is in June, so let’s get out and vote then and again in November, let’s start to make a change and start getting some of the elected elite out.

Until next time, keep your hand on your wallet and the gate closed.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Weld Commissioners Endorse Carly Koppes for Weld Clerk and Recorder

Dear Editor: This year, voters will have an important decision on who they would like to see run the Weld County Clerk and Recorder’s office over the next four years. Because of the importance of this decision, we believed it was important to let you know we are endorsing Carly Koppes.

Her record of outstanding public service as a Deputy Clerk in the Clerk and Recorder’s office for more than a decade makes her the most qualified and experienced candidate running this year.

She is the only candidate running for clerk who has frontline experience in each of three Departments in the clerk’s office.

It is for those reasons we proudly endorse Carly Koppes for Weld County Clerk and Recorder and respectfully ask you to join us in voting for her in the June 24th Republican Primary.

Bill Garcia – Weld County Commissioner At-Large Mike Freeman – Weld County Commissioner, District 1 Doug Rademacher – Weld County Commissioner, District 2 Sean Conway – Weld County Commissioner At- Large Barbara Kirkmeyer - Weld County Commissioner, District 3

June 1, 2014

Lost Creek Guide Endorsement Update:

We believe we should support candidates who will do a good job for all the citizens of Weld County. Those that have demonstrated that ability by successfully doing the jobs they were elected to do and listening to the people of Weld County, all the people of Weld County.

There is a lot of frustration out there with the system. People feel their vote is not important, that it does not count. That is not true, your vote is important. Remembering Memorial Day, many have given their lives to allow you to continue to have the right to vote. Don’t squander that.

Our County is growing and the folks across the County deserve representation that reflects the thoughts of the entire county. 2nd Amendment and pro life are important issues but not the only issues. Farming, ranching, oil and gas, water, education must also have priority.

We must elect officials who listen to the people and can represent the county in Denver and articulate on all the issues that concern the citizens of the county. No candidate is perfect, although listening to some you wonder if that is not what they think.

At the state and national level we have to be able to present candidates that can articulate a view that successfully communicates all the ideals of the Republican Party.

I remind all of you that both the Democratic and Republican parties in Colorado are minority parties. The Democrats have successfully argued, often on an emotional basis, that they provide better solutions. Results are showing that is not true. We need to elect candidates who have a bold view of leadership, one that focuses on getting things accomplished, not accepting the status quo where it needs to be changed.

We urge you to support the following candidates running in the Republican Party Primary because we think they will do the best job for the citizens of Weld County, the State of Colorado and the United States of America. Vote in the primary, your voice does count!

Cory Gardner for Colorado U.S. Senate seat

Cynthia Coffman for State Attorney General

John Cooke for Colorado Senate District 13

Jerry Sonnenberg for Colorado Senate District 1

John Becker for Colorado House District 65

Carly Koppes for Weld County Clerk & Recorder

Barb Kirkmeyer for U.S. Congressional District 4

Lyle Achziger for Weld County Commissioner at Large

Julie Cozad for Weld County Commissioner District 2

Chris Woodruff for Weld County Tax Assessor

Bruce Sparrow for Colorado House Seat District 63

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by Bob Grand et al It is bake sale time and it is amazing but it seems there are no calories in anything the ladies from the various churches or organizations sell. Until you get home and then the calories begin to reappear.

The VA story just gets worse. Maybe it is time to rethink the whole delivery system and look to privatization. Nobody thinks the Affordable Care Act is perfect but it is a beginning. It needs major work but the health care issue in America, as throughout the rest of the world is not going to get fixed by jawing at it. Something needs to be done. Why not include the VA needs and eliminate the duplication. Heaven forbid we look to deliver a better quality product particularly to our veterans. If you look at Japan, Toyota is seeing a resurgence in profitability. The new chairman, grandson of the founder, simply said let us make cars that people enjoy driving. Guess what, they did and people are buying them. Compared to the Japanese electronic firms, who use to be industry leaders. have now lost more money in the last two years then they have made in the last twenty years.

Let us not stop with the VA. Look at the IRS and drive to a simpler tax system that eliminates deductions across the board. Just think how much money and time we would save if we had a simple and fair tax code. Sorry we would probably eliminate a lot of jobs for accountants, lawyers, lobbyist and maybe even some government personal expense. Life moves on, adjust, like the rest of us have had to.

We cannot continue operating the government on our Chinese credit card. Everyone needs to tighten their belt and that means everyone. It is nothing more than what you do in your household, farm or business if you have a cash crunch. We owe it our children and grandchildren to cowboy up and move on. Politicians who do not agree should not get your vote!

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR The Rest of the Story - High Plains Library District

It is great news to hear that the High Plains Library District board will remain seated for now. I believe the court will affirm that it should continue indefinitely. This is excellent board. Even though I sometimes disagree with some members they are all dedicated to excellence in library service for the whole district and should continue its work.

What has led to this and the way the county commissioners and mayors have gone about trying to “fix” HPLD is a disgrace. They have left the HPLD board, and the public, out of the conversation. Meetings weren’t posted, except on the door of the building on O Street. No agenda, no minutes, no formal communications or discussions with HPLD, still they made decisions that have led everyone to where we are today, in court! Rather than work together toward some compromises that would ultimately strengthen our amazing library system they chose to ban together out of emotion, fear of “big brother”, bruised egos and anger.

Why not ban together to reach some operational consistency and efficiency to benefit the patrons?

It’s hard, without some background knowledge, to understand how things could come to such an impasse. If I hadn’t served as a HPLD trustee for 10 years (2004 to 2013, I too would be baffled. As a board member I encountered many challenges when trying to sort through policies and operational procedures that would satisfy all the service variations that exist among member to member libraries and yet make sense of how the district could economically support all of them. We certainly tried! Just think about it . . . an “over all” broad (HPLD) directed by resolution to operate the entire district but within the district are seven independent locally controlled boards (member libraries) that do whatever they want regardless of district policy. If this new board created by the county commissioners thinks it can completely satisfy the wants and needs of seven completely independent boards . . . I have news for them Further, some have even said that the only reason for the “consistency” idea is that the HPLD board is either looking to take control of member libraries or is in some way dependent upon tax revenue from those areas is absolutely false. Yes, the HPLD board has always in the interest of efficiency and consistency been open to any member that would choose to become a branch. Money is not the issue. This year HPLD revenue is expected to be $22,757,124; thirty percent comes specifically from the member library service areas, i.e. for instance RE9 school district or RE 2. Two thirds of the dollars raised within the members’ service area goes back to the member libraries. 1/3 is kept by HPLD for which they provides collection sharing, IT services to the members, cataloging, and many other services better done on a district wide scope than by small enclaves. Additionally HPLD is required to provide library services to all patrons regardless of their geographic location in the district.

Is it reasonable or justifiable to expect that an organizational structure created in 1985 (before computers, electronic technology, eBooks and so many more advances) should exist today as it did back then. And for the record, a state law passed two years after the formation of HPLD directed that this arrangement cannot happen again. Things change. I always

worked toward HPLD truly being a district. However, when I was on the board we offered the option for a member library that if what its community truly wants is for it to pull back and operate on their own then so be it. Seems like a practical business approach to me.

This is uncomfortable situation for anyone involved in operating a library in the HPLD system. The bottom line, however, is to make sure each and every patron is served in absolutely the best way possible. It’s time to put the emotions, bruised egos and anger aside and recognize that after 30 years of operating within this somewhat difficult and cumbersome arrangement it’s not reasonable or justifiable to expect that a structure created in 1985 to exist today as it did back them.

If cooperative agreement and working together is impossible maybe legal clarity is the only road forward to how HPLD does work in the best interests of our patrons.

Ray Peterson of Nunn, CO

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Library Wars

Cont. from Page 1 The first termed “Participating Organization,” allows for each community to leave the HPLD and continue operating according to the wishes of its local library board. Patron’s HPLD cards would still be valid and they could visit any HPLD location and check out materials. However all services from the HPLD to their local libraries would cease including courier service from other libraries, as well as all technology support. The catch, the HPLD would continue to keep the 1/3 share of revenue generated from each outlying town.

The second model of service called “Shared Services,” has towns that select this version returning total control of their local library to the HPLD. The HPLD would decide which services, hours of operation, staffing levels, what programs the local libraries would offer to its patrons, as well as total financial control. This is the HPLD’s attempt to increase efficiency.

Several of the smaller towns have figured that they cannot be bullied into signing another agreement especially when they have a valid IGA already in place until 2017.

Towns, like Ft. Lupton, whose agreements have expired but refuse to sign the current offered deal, have had their requests for meetings to help foster collaboration between the HPLD and their district fall on deaf ears. The HPLD’s response to the situation is to sue the towns.

Several of the local newspapers have published articles citing that the new deal offered from the HPLD has nothing to do with control or money. Articles have appeared from a former HPLD Director containing misinformation in many small town newspapers. And I have yet to read any article with accurate financial information. So we contacted Don Warden, the Director of Finance for Weld County and received our numbers directly from one of the most respected men within our county government.

The tax revenue to be collected from Weld County taxpayers for the HPLD mill levy is estimated at $21,331,417.22. The towns within the library district that have HPLD controlled and financed buildings or are in the process of having one constructed have a total estimated tax contribution of $8,468,225.92.

The towns currently being sued by the HPLD and want no part of the HPLD’s new deal have a tax contribution of $11,873,024.29 thanks to the recent oil and gas valuations.

There are 10 towns within the county that contribute $427,079 that have no library services or computer services from the HPLD or are not located by a town that offers those services. Those towns do not get forwarded its 2/3 share and all monies from towns that are not part of the original IGA do not get to keep any of the collected tax revenue. $563,088 of the HPLD’s revenue comes from towns that are being double taxed by the HPLD. Those towns have areas that were annexed into their local communities, but still have to pay the county library tax in addition to their local library tax. The towns of Brighton, Mead, Northglenn, Longmont, Johnstown, and Berthoud are the areas being double taxed.

The town of Johnstown discovered this situation in 2002 and entered into an IGA with the HPLD to remove the county portion of the double taxation. In 2012 the HPLD decided that they had a right to collect that money over the town and has since entered into a lawsuit to collect 10 years worth of revenue. Currently the Johnstown Library Board has spent roughly $50,000 defending itself against what the lower Colorado courts have called a “frivolous,” lawsuit. The HPLD however continued to appeal to higher courts.

Two months ago the Mayor’s of the outlying towns passed resolution to remove the current HPLD board of directors and appeared at a meeting of the Weld County Commissioners to voice their concerns. As a result the County Commissioners removed all of the HPLD board with a resolution. The County Commissioners then appointed each Mayor to the HPLD board on an interim basis until replacements could be found. In reaction, the HPLD board of directors sued the County Commissioners and was granted an injunction to the resolution.

Janine Reid, Executive Director of the HPLD hailed the Judge’s decision on the HPLD website that afternoon as a major victory for the patrons of the HPLD. Each Town was named in the suit and had to hire an attorney. The HPLD had their attorney and then the City of Greeley chose to stand on the side of the HPLD. The HPLD currently operates 6 branch libraries. When the district was founded only Greely had a branch library. Since its inception 2 additional libraries were built in Greeley, 1 in Firestone, 1 in Erie, and a small branch in Kersey. The Evans library is currently under construction. The 6 participating towns of Eaton, Ft. Lupton, Johnstown, Hudson, Hudson, Ault, and Platteville have provided their own facilities. So with a majority of the total tax revenue coming from outside Greeley and a majority of the building occurring within Greeley or Evans it is apparent the rest of the county is heavily subsidizing the Greeley-Evans area.

High Plains Library Board Members are appointed, not elected. What disturbs me is that a local court has stopped the removal of appointed officials by the County Commissioners and the local jurisdic$1.95 per gallon - will call tions that they were appointed to serve. Maybe it is $1.90 per gallon - route time to re-structure the HPLD so that Board Members are elected. Maybe it is time to start asking why is there a library being built in Evans when clearly there are towns that have experienced a greater level of growth? Maybe it is time to start asking whose idea was it to start suing the outlying towns that provide a bulk of the financial contributions when they started to disagree with the powers that be in Greeley.

The last I heard suing someone does not help foster a spirit of collaboration. Maybe it is time to dissolve the High Plains Library District and re-create one that can be directly controlled by the voters and tax payers.

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Weld Central High School Graduating Class of 2014

Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Greg A Rabenhorst, Ed. D. WCHS Principal: Dale Fleming School Board Members: Bryan Haffner, President; Deb Gustafson, Vice President; Fred Jensen, Secretary; Cindy Baumgartner, Asst. Sec./ Treasurer; Candace Veldhuizen, Treasurer

Graduation Ceremony Sunday, May 18, 2014

Class Flower: Red & White Parrot Tulip

Valedictorian Brooke Lane Salutatorian Rosa Olivas

Class Colors: Columbia Blue Class Song: “Photograph” by Nickelback

Class Motto: "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ramon Alarcon

Roberto Acosta

Katherine Alvarado Morales

Parents: Alejandro Acosta & Omega Acosta, Parents: Ramon Alarcon & Araceli Alarcon.

Parents: MariElena Pickett & Curtis Pickett. ParParticipated in: Soccer, Track & Field, NHS, tipated in: Soccer, Dance, Cheerleading, LULAC. Participated in: Soccer. Plans: College.

Consider life a success if: I play pro soccer. LULAC. Plans: I will be attending Metropoli- Plans: I will be attending Grand Canyon University tan State University to acquire my piloting in Phoenix Arizona. Consider life a success if: I license. Consider life a success if: I have become a very respected surgeon. And one day I no debt afterall while living a great life. get the chance to own my own hospital and help people.

Brett Arnusch

Sarah Auer

Brady Beckel

Parents: Steve Auer & Jody Auer. ParParents: Marc & Jill Arnusch. Participated Parents: Linda Beckel, Ron Beckel. Participated in: Band, Soccer, Fellowship of in: Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Track, NHS, ticipated in: Football and Wrestling. Plans: Christian Students.

Plans: Attend Aims Science Club. Plans: Going to NJC to study Going to NJC. Consider life a success if: I College to get associates degree, Ag Business. Consider life a success if: Community get rich and have a good time. then transfer to UNC in Greeley to become a I add a zero at the end of our balance sheet nurse. Consider life a success if: I gradufor our family operation. ate from college and get a steady job.

Brandon Blackston

Parents: Leroy & Linda Blackston. Participated in: Baseball, Football, Basketball, FFA. Plans: Going to NJC for 2 years, then start working in the oil field. Consider life a success if: I graduate from high school and college and get a good paying job.

Austin Bull

Parents: Julie Bull. Participated in: Basketball. Plans: Going to NJC. Consider life a success if: I am rich and happy.

Congratulations to the Class of 2014 Best Wishes for Your Future Special Congratulations to Rosa, Briana, Kendrick

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Nick Bullock

Micah Angle

Parents: Vera Pillitteri, Aaron Chenaille, Bill Angle. Participated in: Technology Student Association. Plans: Going to Metro in Denver to become a roboticist. Consider life a success if: I make an impact on the world.

James Begler

Wayne Arnold

Parents: Rick & Linda Arnold. Participated in: Football, Wrestling. Plans: Attend Aims for Business Management. Consider life a success if: I never give up.

Warren Bezdak

Parents: David & Annette Begler. Participated in: Baseball and FFA. Plans: Attend NJC. Consider life a success if: I die happy.

Parents: Kelly Maloney. Participated in: Baseball, Theatre One Act. Plans: Nuclear Engineer in the Navy. Consider life a success if: I serve in the military for 20 years or more and raise a good family.

Nathan Busch

Garrett Butler

Parents: Steven Butler, Martha Butler.

Parents: Jennifer Bullock & Damon Bullock. Parents: Vickie & Michael Busch. Participated in: Football, Wrestling, Track. Plans: Work Plans: Go into the work force with the intenParticipated in: Football, Track. Plans: at R&E Auto Body or go in the Army. Consider tion of going to school later. Consider life a Go to Red Rocks Community College to life a success if: I am proud of what I do. success if: I finally reach a steady paying be a fireman. Consider life a success if: I job and I am independent. become a firefighter and live a happy life.

Congratulations Class of 2014

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Eli Cardona

Ray Carillo

Justin Casillas

Randy Day

Carson deGroot

Kodi Diller

June 1, 2014

Parents: Rosanne & Albert Sena.

Parents: Carmen Fonseca & Ramon Franco.

Parents: Bridget & John Casillas. Plans: Participated in: Soccer, and LULAC. Plans: Plans: I plan on going to a trade school. Consider Going straight into the work force. Consider life a success if: I make my family, myself, and life a success if: I have a well paying job and College. Consider life a success if: I play others proud. professional soccer. have a house and live “the American dream.”

Sergio Eduardo Chavez

Antonio Cisneros

Joey Dopler

Tamber Dreiling

Bryonna Gerkin

Keisha Gilbert

Brianna Hammock

Trent Harris

Parents: Antonio Cisneros & Alma Moncada.

Parents: Pedro and Mirna Chavez. Participated Participated in: Soccer. Plans: Work, then in: Track, Soccer, Drama, NHS. Plans: Enroll at go to a four year college for engineering.

CU Denver and see where it takes me from there.

Consider life a success if: I graduate and beConsider life a success if: I am well estrablished in come a successful engineer, and just be able a great job and settled in my own home. to provide more than enough for my family.

Parents: William & Allyson deGroot. ParParents: DeWayne Day & Alice Day. Participated Parents: Chris Diller & Becky Diller. ParticiParents: Tara & Ty Dreiling. Participated in: Parents: Jana & Joe Dopler. Participated in: NHS, Woodworking, FCS, After School Weight ticipated in: Football, Woodworking. Plans: pated in: Historian in FFA, Rebels United, Ten- in: Band, FFA. Plans: Save money for a year FFA, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Fellowship I leave for the Marine Corp bootcamp in Lifting, Choir, Guitar. Plans: Going to Colorado nis. Plans: Going to Aims to major in marketing of Christian Students. Plans: Go to a local School of Mines to study Mechanical Engineering. October 2014. Consider life a success if: I and minor in photography then transfer to CSU. then attend community college. Consider life community college, then move up to a university. a success if: I am not a broke old man. have enough to provide for my family.

Consider life a success if: I make enough monConsider life a success if: I never go to work a Consider life a success if: I make my dreams ey to give back to student’s like me and indulge in day in my life and only work in a job that I love. a reality. my muscle-car and four-wheeling addiction.

Brandon Eskew

Parents: Thommi Albrandt. Participated in: Football. Plans: Go to work for the summer then start college at Colorado State, Pueblo to pursue a degree in Construction Management and be a walk-on to their football team.

Consider life a success if: I graduate from college with my desired degree.

Annali Guadarrama

Parents: Guadalupe & Laudencia Guadarrama. Participated in: LULAC. Plans: Go to college to become a vet or pediatrician.

Consider life a success if: I complete my life goals and enjoy my time.

Derek Fernandez

Hannah Fullmer

Parents: SueAnn Fullmer & Glen Fullmer.

Parents: Vince & Helena Gerkin. Participated in: Parents: Shannon & Steve Gilbert. ParticiParents: Gabby & Javier Fernandez. Participated in: Football. Plans: Buy a Canadian Participated in: Choir and Drama. Plans: I plan to Dance team. Plans: Taking courses over the summer pated in: Softball & Basketball. Plans: Going work and travel.

Consider life a success if: I don’t to become a teacher’s aide for preschool; then taking to Aims, then transferring to CSU. Consider Peterbilt and be a cattle hauler the rest of have to ask my parents for money. night courses through the next school year to become a life a success if: I am happy with where my my life. preschool teacher. Consider life a success if: I make a life is after college. difference in children’s lives and make a happy family.

Juan Guadarrama

Sully Gutierrez

Parents: Ofelia & Epigmenio Gutierrez.

Parents: Joe Hammock & Karen Hammock. Par- Parents: Randy & Debbie Harris. Participated Parents: Guadalupe & Laudencia GuadarParticipated in: LULAC, Soccer. Plans: ticipated in: Volleyball, Soccer, Track, FCS, NHS. in: Cross Country, Wrestling and Track.Plans: rama. Plans: Work and study later on.

Further my education in college and possibly Plans: Plan to go to UNC and get my bachelor’s Consider life a success if: I enjoy what I Attending the Community College of Denver and trasfer to UCD after a year. Consider life degree. Consider life a success if: I am happy with enlist in the Air Force. Consider life a sucam doing. cess if: I achieve my goals and am doing what a success if: I successfully complete college where my odyssey ends.

I love everyday at my life. and pursue a career in the medical field

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Cheyann Hein

Megan Audrey Henry

Hope Hurley

Andrea Ibanez-Marquez

Tori Hett

Parents: Brandy Ishida & Thomas Ishida, Parents: Shawna and Jon Henry, Participated Parents: Jim & Karent Hett. Participated in: Plans: Work towards my bachelors RN in: Softball, Band, & Track Plans: Attend Aims FFA. Plans: Attending Northeastern Junior through Morgan Community College, ConCommunity College to get my associates then College in Sterling. Consider life a success sider life a success if: I work my hardest transferring to UNC, Consider life a success if: I if: I attend college and go for 6 years to get and achieve my goals and earn an honest get into a career I love and am happy. what I need for vet school. After I complete living. college I will be a success for my family and loved ones.

Parents: Ken & Kris Hurley. Participated in: Parents: Tobias Ibanez & Veronica Marquez.

Dance Team, Choir, NHS, Rebels United. Plans: Participated in: Class activities. Plans: Attend the University of Northern Colorado and Go to college. Consider life a success if: I continue to strive for a better future. become a teacher. Consider life a success if: I have friends, family and people who love me for my whole life.

Michaela Joachim

Dustin Iredale

Parents: Eileen Buddenhagen & Barry Buddenhagen. Plans: Go to Aims for Criminal Justice and then go to the Police Academy.

Consider life a success if: I am happy.

Tyler Jones

Ashley Kamrath

Kaitlyn Klaus

Patty Kraus

June 1, 2014

Belle Hoffman

Parents: Paul & Janessa Hoffman. Participated in: Soccer, Student Council, National Honor Society, LULAC. Plans: Start at Front Range and then transfer to CSU to get my Occupational Therapy Degree. Consider life a success if: I graduate with my Occupational Therapy degree and get a job in that field.

Tanner Jackson

Parent: Bobbie & Justin Jackson. Participated in: Baseball, Wrestling.Plans: Attend Garden City Community College on a rodeo scholarship. Consider life a success if: I am happy!

Tessa Kanzler

Parents: Debra Jones & David Jones. ParticiParents: Angie Kamrath & Steve Kamrath. Partici- Parents: Rich & Wendy Kanzler. Participated Parents: Kathy Joachim & Raymond Joachim. pated in: Drama Club, Knowledge Bowl, Speech pated in: Choir. Plans: Going to Job Corps for forestry in: Volleyball, Softball, FFA, Prom Committee.

Participated in: Soccer, Drama Club. Plans: 4 year degree from UCCS. Consider life a success & Debate, FBLA. Plans: Take a year off, then get and CNA. Consider life a success if: I go to Job Corps Plans: Go to Morgan Community College to get associates degree in welding & possibly a degree in the arts. Consider life a success if: I and college to make my life happy with what I want to if: I die happy. a vet assistance degree after that. Consider llive my life without regrets. do in my life. life a success if: I can make enough money to get my own welding equipment and start my own business.

John Kipp

Parents: Danny & Glenda Kipp. Plans: Haven’t decided yet. Consider life a success if: I have good friends and family.

Parents: Dean Klaus & Pam Waite. Partici- Parents: Dan Pastelak. Participated in: Softball. Plans: Go to college for nursing. pated in: Prom Committee, Track A/V Club, Choir, Drama Club. Plans: Going to UNC to Consider life a success if: I get my degree become a neo-natal nurse. Consider life a and enter the workforce, have an apartment. success if: I obtain my masters in nursing.

Taylor Horton

Parents: Glenda Farner & Wesley Horton.

Participated in: FFA & Student Council.

Plans: Attend CSU obtain a degree in Animal and Equine Science, then attend vet school.

Consider life a success if: I am financially independent, interested in my career and have completed my bucket list.

Corie Jensen

Parents: Brandy Jensen & Jeff Jensen. Participated in: Softball, Tennis. Plans: Going to Aims and getting my CNA. Consider life a success if: I go to college and get my certificate for CNA.

Grant Kennedy

Parents: Rex Kennedy. Participated in: Football. Plans: Attending Aims Community College for autobody tech. Consider life a success if: I aquire my dream job and have my own home.

Brooke Lane

Allen Joseph Lang

Parents: Mike Lane & Melissa Humphery. Participat- Parents: Roxanne & Tom Lang. Participated in: FCS, Baseball, Basketball. Plans: Attend ed in: FFA, Track, NHS, Rebels United. Plans: Attending Oklahoma State University for Agri-Business the Colorado School of Mines to get bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. Consider life a and Pre-Law. Consider life a success if: I have success if: I am able to provide for my family made a difference in someone’s life. for as long as I live.

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Cody LaRowe

Mindee Larsen

Trent Madsen

Andrea Martinez

Anthony LaSalle

June 1, 2014

Hugo Lezama

Natalie Loechel

Parents: Leah & James LaRowe. Plans: Parents: Clifton & Colleen Larsen. Participated Parents: Marylou & Warren. Participated in: Parents: Jose Lezama & Rosa Lezama. ParParents: Scott & Dawn Loechel. ParticiCollege & work. Consider life a success if: I in: Pirate in Treasure Island in Drama Club.

Basketball. Plans: Go to Job Corp, college ticipated in: Track, Cross Country, Yearbook, pated in: Choir. Plans: Attending Aims Comenjoy my life and I’m happy.

Plans: Work for a year then attending either BYU and the National Guard. Consider life a suc- FCCLA, LULAC, Photography, Soccer. Plans: munity College to become a registered nurse. or DU. Consider life a success if: I am educated Consider life a success if: I graduate from cess if: I graduate with my class.

Attend a community college, then go to CSU. with a degree in music and hopefully have a family college and obtain a job in nursing.

Consider life a success if: I earn my degree in and living the American Dream. civil engineering and be co-owner of the family business.

Parents: Stella Sue Martinez. Participated Parents: Mark & Michelle Madsen. Plans: in: Soccer, A/V Club. Plans: College at Working in construction with my dad. Consider life a success if: I am happy with what I’m doing Aims. Consider life a success if: I continue keeping my thoughts positive. in life.

Shelby Jo Massey

Parents: Dawn & Doug Massey. Participated in: FFA, National Honor Society, Rebels United.

Plans: Attend NJC to study agricultural education, then CSU to double major in ag education and ag business. Consider life a success if: I find a teaching job in Colorado and live a happy and properous life on a small farm with my future husband and family.

Erika Melendez

Parents: Estela Melendez. Participated in: LULAC. Plans: Go to college to become a medical assistant. Consider life a success if: I graduate from college.

Caela McBride

Parents: Tim & Mandie McBride. Participated in: National Honor Society, Yearbook, Sofball, captain of soccer team. Plans: Attend Colorado Mesa University to major in Graphic Design and play on the Mesa soccer team. Consider life a success if: I graduate from college and hold a respectable career and accomplish all my goals.

Most importantly to be happy.

Estefani Melendez

Zach Marvin

Rebecca Masdin Austin Massey Parents: Dave & Claudia Marvin. ParticiParents: Doug & Dawn Massey. Participated pated In: Student Council, FFA, NHS, Rebels Parent: Nancy Masdin. Participated in: Tennis, FFA. Plans: Attend Aims Community College to get an in: FFA, Ag Mechanics. Plans: Attend Northeastern United, Science Club. Plans: Attend the Junior College and pursue welding, my future University of Wyoming for mechanical engi- accounting certificate then go to UNC to get bachelors career. Consider life a success if: I don’t look neering. Consider life a success if: I obtain in business. Consider life a success if: I meet my goals, and live a happy life. back and have regrets. a position with a company in the research and development field of the automotive industry.

Victoria McCarthy

Shelby Nicole Middleton

Parents: Estela Melendez. Participated in: Parents: Jeffery & Christy Middleton. ParLULAC. Plans: Going to cosmetology school ticipated in: Jazz and Concert band, Cross Country, Track. Plans: Go to Navy on June and become a hair stylist. Consider life a success when: my mother sees me gradu- 16 to be a Cryptologic Technician. Consider life a success when: I have achieved all of ate from high school and college. my present goals, as well as my future goals.

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Alondra Meixueiro

Parents: Laurie McCartney & William McCart- Parents: Rene Herman Meixueiro & Blaca Parents: Kathy & Kevin McCarthy. Participated in: Attended and supported sporting events. Plans: Going ney. Participated in: Bel Canto Choir, National Meixueiro. Participated in: Tennis, NHS, to Aims, then transfer to a university. Consider life a honor Society, Prom Committee.Plans: Going Basketball, FFA. Plans: Going to West Texas to University of Northern Colorado to major in success if: I complete college and start my career.

A&M to study agricultural business & commathematics. Consider life a success if: I munications. Consider life a success if: I earn my bachelor’s in mathematics and find a continue with my education, graduate, and stable career in the mathematics field. then proceed into my career and complete all of my goals.

Tyler Nebelsick

Parents: Carrie Barr & Craig Barr. Participated in: Soccer, Football, Basketball, Track, Rebels United, Band. Plans: Go to Kansas Wesleyan University and pursue a career in the health and exercise sciences field. Consider life a success if: I get a career that I love doing, have a loving family, and live life to the fullest.

Alyssa May Nestor

Parents: Darrell Nestor. Participated in: Cheerleading, Tennis. Plans: Going to NJC to start my college education. Consider life a success if: I stay in college and reacy my goal to become a cancer specialist.

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Jess Nighswonger

Brittany Elizabeth Ochs

Christopher Overman

Megan Page

Parents: Brian Ochs & Karlene Hirth. Participated Parents: Jody & David Nighswonger. Parin: Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, Track. ticipated in: FFA, TSA, FCS, Rebels United, Basketball. Plans: Attending Clarendon College in Plans: Attend Dakota Wesleyan University and Texas, then transferring to Texas Tech. Consider play soccer. Work to get a major in athletic training life a success if: I am very successful and have and a minor in business. Consider life a success if: I graduate from college and have a stable job; A LOT of money. eventually own my own athletic training business.

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Carlos Ojeda

Parents: Farunda Ojeda & Magdalena Ojeda.

Participated in: Soccer. Plans: Become a Trucker, then go back to school for oil and gas.

Consider life a success if: I start my own trucking company and can take care of my whole family.

Alex Parra

Parents:Tim & Connie Page. Participated Parents: Christine Miles & Willy Overman.

Parent: Juanita & Cipriano Rojas. ParticipatIn: Volleyball, Dance, Rebels United, Student ed in: Soccer, Track. Plans: Go to MetropoliParticipated in: Woodworking, Powderpuff, Council.

Plans: Go to Morgan Community ColBasketball. Plans: Go to work in the oil field. lege for nursing and travel as much as possible. tan State University to study for Mechanical Consider life a success if: I am happy.

Engineering. Consider life a success if: I Consider life a success if: I work in a career I love, have a family of my own and continue to get my dream job and I don’t have to worry about money problems. learn about and prosper in overall life.

Anthony Pinedo

Parents: Fernando & Esperanza Pinedo. Participated in: Soccer. Plans: Go to college & travel.

Consider life a success if: I have a career I enjoy and can support myself.

John Quinby

Parent: Autumn Keith. Participated in: Track, Soccer. Plans: Headed to South Dakota School of Mines to receive my degree in mechanical engineering. Consider life a success if: I make enough money to never worry about financial issues, leaving me free to enjoy my family.

Keaton Pippin

Parents: Steve & Brenda Pippin. Participated in: Woods, Science Club, Basketball, Football.

Plans: Join the Alaska work force.

Isaac Reinbold

Parents: Vincin & Gary Reinbold. Participated in: Track, Woodworking, FFA. Plans: Go to college to get my degree in Criminal Justice. Consider life a success if: I make money and please my woman.

Adriana Portillo

Parents: Maria & Jose Portillo. Participated in: Soccer, NHS, Student Council. Plans: Attend CU Boulder & major in psychology.

Consider life a success if: I get my masters in psychology and go on to get my Ph.D.

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Sarah Orozco

Parents: Paul Orozco & Karrie Braswell. participated in: LULAC, NHS. Plans: Go to Colorado Mesa University and get my bachelors in nursing.

Consider life a success if: I graduate from high school as well as college, and get a career in my desired field.

Evan Paxton

Parents: Manuel & Socorro Parra. Participated in: Soccer, Track, Student Council.

Plans: Get a summer job to save up a little money for college, then study engineering.

Consider life a success if: I complete college and get into a career I enjoy.

Parents: Steve & Cheryl Paxton. Participated in: Wrestling, Football. Plans: Becoming the worlds’ most interesting man. Consider life a success if: I am the first person to set foot on the sun because I’m always shooting for the stars.

Tannah Powell

Leanna Prokop

Parents: Melissa Vanderwilt& Michael Parents: Angela Cordy-Prokop & Gerald Powell. Participated in: Tennis, TSA, Band, Prokop. Participated in: Cheerleading, FFA. Jazz Band, Drama, Knowledge Bowl. Plans: Plans: Attend PMI to become a medical Attend college for engineering. Consider assistant & then later on become a pediatric life a success if: I die happy. “Call no man happy until he has carried his happiness with nurse. Consider life a success if: I complete college and get my nursing degree. him to the grave.”

Sierra Ries

Parents: Timothy & Linda Richter. Participated Parents: Barbara Ries & Jim Ries. Participated in: Track. Plans: Join the army. Consider life a in: Volleyball, FFA. Plans: Go to college and get success if: I can fill my gas tank & not want to cry a degree in nursing and specialize in ultrasound about it aftewards! technician. Consider life a success if: I finish college and get a good job that I love.

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Rosa Maria Olivas

Parents: Nivardo & Maria Olivas. Participated in: Student Council, National Honor Society, Rebels United, Manager for boys soccer, basketball, & baseball. Plans: Attend the University of Northern Colorado to study for secondary math teaching. Consider life a success if: I become a high school teacher and begin to help others.

Tucker Ritter

Parents: David Ritter & Sherry Horn. Participated in: Football, Track. Plans: Plan on becoming a U.S. Marine. Consider life a success if: I become a Marine, have a family, and do something with my life.

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Ivannie Robertson

Parent: Rick & Heidi Robertson. Participated in: Basketball, Track, NHS, Rebels United. Plans: Playing basketball at Hamline University in Minnesota. Studying Medicine & Forensics to obtain my MD & become a forensic pathologist. Consider life a success if: I am happy with a family and working my dream career.

Heidi Rodriguez

Magan Robinson

Sapphire Rocha

Parents: Doug & Julia Mitchell. Participated Parents: Tammy Linville. Plans: Work in Parents: Senta & Michael Rocha. Participated in: Cross Country, Track & Field, NHS. Plans: the oil field and rebuild my Grandfather’s farm. in: Drama Club, Art Club, Science Club, TSA, Plan to attend Northern Oklahoma College Consider life a success if: I have a good Student Council, Impressions Pop Choir. Plans: to obtain my nursing degree, then continuing family and close friends.

Plan to attend the Art Institute in Denver where I my education at the University of Oklahoma. will be working on my bachelor’s degree in animaConsider life a success if: I achieve the goals tion. Consider life a success if: I able to find that I have set for my future. happiness in whatever I chose to do.

Christopher Sanchez

Parents: Isela Rodriguez & Javier Rodriguez.

Participated in: LULAC, NHS. Plans: Attend college & travel. Consider life a success if: I am able to help others in the future.

Parents: Juan Sanchez & Irma Cisneros.

Participated in: Soccer. Plans: Lincoln Tech College. Consider life a success if: I become a millionaire.

Ben Trupp

Leslie Valdovinos Dimas

Parents: Kerry & Debbie Trupp. Participated in: Parents: Maria Luisa Chavez & Abraham Chavez.

TFFA, Rebels United, Science Club, TSA, Football, Participated in: President of NHS, Jr. Class President, basketball, Track & Baseball. Plans: Attend NJC Technology Student Association, Rebels United. Plans: and pursue a degree in Crop & Soil Science. ConBecome a neurosurgeon, once I complete pre-med sider life a success if: I make a difference other & medical school. Consider life a success if: I can people’s lives.There is nothing more fulfilling than change the life of my patients. Nothing is more rewarding making a positive impact in other people’s lives. than knowing that you were able to improve one’s life.

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Emily Smialek

Claudio Rodriguez

Parents: Jose Rodriguez & Olga Rodriguez.

Participated in: LULAC, Soccer. Plans: Go to college and work.

Tyler Triplett

Parents: Christine Reeder & Keith Triplett.

Parents: Holly & Terry Sheldon. Participated Parents: Lyle & Lynda Smialek. Participated in: Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, NHS, Participated in: I worked throughout most of high in: Soccer, Cross Country, FFA. Plans: Junior Achievement & Science Club. Plans: school. Plans: Entering the work force immediately Clinton Anderson Academy (Trade School Attend the University of Wyoming and major after high school. Consider life a success if: I die & Work). Consider life a success if: I live in Elementary Education. Consider life a a happy life with my animals along with my a happy man. success if: I earn my college degree future husband and no more than two ankle & raise a family. biters.

Kendrick Veith

Parents: Amy Veith & David Navarro. Participated in: Participated devoutly in band. Plans: Work Diligently. Consider life a success if: I live happily.

Austin Zimbelman

Parents: Michael & Tamara Crossen. Participated Parents: Jason & Valerie Zimbelman. Parin: FFA, Basketball, Soccer. Plans: Go to Colorado ticipated in: Football & Basketball. Plans: Mesa University and study Criminal Justice with a Go to NJC and study physical education and minor in Pschology. Consider life a success if: I maybe come back to Weld Central to be an am loving everyday of my job & what my life has basketball coach. Consider life a turned out to be. I don’t want to have any regrets. assistant success if: I save money & study hard.

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Ashlee Von Slochteren

Parents: Angela Zelt & Johnny Von Slochteren.

Participated in: Tennis, Softball, Yearbook.

Plans:Go to Red Rocks to get pre requisites done, then transfer out of state when i decide on my major. Consider life a success if: I graduate from college and have a career that can support & provide; & if I can make a difference in at least one person’s life.

Bryson Whistance

Parents: Mike & Rhonda Whistance. Participated in: FFA, Football, Wrestling, Track & Field. Plans: Going to Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa and playing football for the Rams; & to study engineering. Consider life a success if: I graduate from college with my degree and get a good career.

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June 1, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Mill Levy Overide Bond Could Help Restore and Stabilize Re3J

by Joe Amen, My last editorial highlighted the legislative changes since 1982 that have resulted in the funding shortfall that the K12 public education system is currently facing. Below is a graph that was constructed by Cary Kennedy, past treasurer of the State of Colorado that shows the effect of the revenue restrictions and the resulting deficit in school funding compared to the US average.

The most recent data available from the NEA for 2012 shows the deficit is now $1837 compared to the $1809 in 2008. Notice that the decline started around 1982 which is the year that the Gallagher amendment was implemented.

As a state we rank 17th in average personal income at 104.4% of the US average, but our teachers’ incomes rank 30th and earn 88.8% of the US average teacher salary.

How can we claim to support education and hiring those best qualified to teach our students when anyone entering the profession must expect to work for less than they could earn in the private sector? I understand the desire of the taxpayer to limit government excess; however, I think that our self-imposed limitations are now hurting the services we expect from government.

Until our legislature reforms education funding, we can restore substantial funding to our schools through local control by passing a mill levy override to tap into the oil and gas resources located within our district.

The graph below shows the tax liability of the average home within our district from 1993 to 2014 and the corresponding market value of the home at the bottom of the graph. In 1994, this district had no bond debt and the average single family residence was paying $425. In 1999, we passed a bond to build Hoff and Lochbuie elementary

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schools and remodel Hudson elementary and the tax bill went up to $545 from $295.

We are now at $229 in taxes after funding another bond in 2004 to build the new high school and remodel the old high school. The decline in taxes has been due mainly to oil and gas activity, the power plant, and the prison outside of Hudson which have increased our assessed valuation dramatically. The maximum mill levy override that could be asked for would increase the $229 to approximately $295 – the same tax cost as in 1998.

How low do taxes have to go and what kinds of cuts within the school district is it going to take before we act to restore and stabilize our schools? I believe the district has done what it can to deal with the funding crisis. It is now up to us.

The School Board has decided to pursue a mill levy override (MLO) bond question in November. A bond committee has been formed and will be developing a campaign supporting the bond.

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June 1, 2014

Motorcycle Rider Education Returns to Morgan Community College and Sterling Airport

Vacation Bible School for kids age 4 years to Grade 6 (grade just completed)

June 16th - 20th * 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Family Night * June 20th - 7 p.m.

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ABATE of Colorado Motorcycle Rider Education, is offering Beginning Rider Education courses again this year on the Morgan Community College campus parking lot and at the airport in Sterling, CO. Each class consists of a maximum of six students receiving two days of instruction and testing to prepare them to get their motorcycle endorsement for their driver’s license. ABATE of Colorado is a non profit 501c3 providing rider education in many locations in Colorado utilizing classroom instruction combined with a large amount of time on the riding range to familiarize students with safe motorcycle operation.

The classes are structured for those who have never ridden a motorcycle, those who have ridden and do not have a motorcycle endorsement or those who ride a scooter.

A Basic Rider course was just completed on May 16th and 17th at the Morgan Community College site with 6 students. The next ABATE of ColABATE Course members include Jeremiah Pickens, orado Basic Rider Course on Michael Gutierrez, Greg Korf, Kelly Pelton, the Morgan Community ColJamie Pangle, Stephanie Heagney and lege Campus is scheduled for course instructor Cindy Beston.

June 14th and 15th, 2014 with st nd other classes scheduled for June 21 and 22 and July 12th and 13th, 2014. ABATE is also offering a one day course for experienced riders who want their motorcycle endorsement to be able to ride legally. This course is the BRC II with License Waiver and will be held on June 7th, 2014. Morgan County residents can also take advantage of a $20 discount provided by a grant from the Morgan County EMS Council and the Northeast Colorado Regional EMS and Trauma Advisory Council through their injury prevention funds. This is designed to encourage motorcyclists to be safe, take the course, get your motorcycle endorsement and enjoy motorcycling.

The schedule for the Basic Rider courses at the Sterling airport include May 31st and June 1st, June 28th and 29th, and August 9th and 10th, 2014. There will also be an Intermediate class on July 20th and an Intermediate class with license testing on July 19th.

As classes fill up fast, get your course registration completed soon by going online at http://www.abateofcolo.org/index1.htm. or calling 303-789-3264. Inquiries can also be made to Don Enninga, ABATE of Colorado Assistant State Coordinator and EMS coordinator with Morgan Community College at 970-768-5599.

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The Western Academic Talent Search Recognizes Honors Student from Greeley

DENVER—The Western Academic Talent Search (WATS) celebrated the top scoring students from a seven-state region for the 2013-2014 academic year last Saturday at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden.

Caitlin Garcia of Greeley was recognized for achieving an outstanding score on the EXPLORE test that is offered to eligible students in grades three through nine to assess and recognize academically talented youth in the top 95% of nationally-normed standardized test scorers. Caitlin Garcia was additionally in the TOP 25% of all participating WATS students in her state to be recognized at the state ceremony.

Each year, top scoring WATS participants in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming are honored in the spring at a WATS State Recognition Ceremony. Since grade level testing often does not reveal the upper limits of gifted students’ abilities, talent search participants are offered the opportunity to take a college entrance test. By using a more difficult test (one with a higher “ceiling”), the academic talent search provides valuable assessment information to help Caitlin Garcia students recognize and develop their academic strengths and identify educational programming that best matches their interests, pace, and abilities.

Celebrating its 31st year, WATS is part of the national academic talent search program offered regionally through the Center for Bright Kids, identifying over 3,000 students in the Rocky Mountain region. For more information regarding participation in the Western Academic Talent Search or CBK Summer Programs based on the talent development model, please contact the WATS offices at 303-428-2634 or cbk@centerforbrightkids.org. More information on the Center for Bright Kids Regional Talent Development Center is available at www.centerforbrightkids.org

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The summer is upon us! Let the fun begin!

Thursday June 5 is the Legion dinner meeting. Dinner about 6:30 with the meeting following. Sunday June 8th from 3-5pm there is a Bingo fundraiser for Henry Fehr. It is sponsored by the Wagoneers 4-H club. All proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital of Denver, Cardiac Care on behalf of Henry. Please come out have a little fun, and help out a good cause.

Saturday the 21 is Legion Bingo. The jackpot is sit waiting to be claimed! It could be you!

Happy Fathers Day to all and Happy Flag Day. Enjoy your summer, be safe, make some fun memories!

Farm Equipment Auction Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 9:00 AM 30075 Co. Rd. 18, Keenesburg, CO

Directions: From Keenesburg, CO (American Legion Hall), go 1 mile east on Rd. 18 to sale site

Seller: Duke Wellington 303-910-3527

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ITEMS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE AUCTIONEER DECLARES THE ITEM SOLD AND YOU ARE THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER

*Lunch and restroom facilities will be available day of sale *No pets allowed on auction site *Not responsible for accidents Inspection: 2 hrs prior to sale time

NO BUYERS PREMIUM

TERMS OF SALE: Cash, certified funds or good and honorable personal /business check day of sale. All checks totaling over $10,000 must be accompanied by a letter of credit reference from your bank at time of payment (day of sale). Visa, MC and Discover accepted. This is a complete farm closeout, which means no sales tax will be charged. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: All items are sold as is where is without recourse to owner or auctioneer. No warranties expressed or implied. Nothing to be removed until settled for. All items must be removed within 7 days (June 21). Loader will be available day of sale and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm only, or you can make special arrangements with the sellers.

TRACTORS: 1988 Ford TW25, diesel, cab, 3-pt, pto, 4-pr remotes, 18.4-38 tires, duals, 6885 hrs, SN: A920767; 1964 John Deere 4020, diesel, cab, 3-pt, pto, 2-pr rem, 15.5-38 tires, SN: T-71350.

SKID STEER: Bobcat 741, diesel eng, SN: 5017M11468.

FORKLIFT: Hyster E50XL-33, elec lift, lift cap 10,500 lbs,w/Hobart Charger.

VEHICLES: 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe, 2-dr, hard top, 327 V8 eng, auto trans; 1983 GMC 35 Value Van, 454 V8 gas eng, auto trans; 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88, V8 gas eng, auto trans, 2-dr; 1973 Ford PK, ¾-ton, gas eng, 4-spd trans, dual whls, w/Fisher 8’ Snowblade; 1986 Kit Car (39 Duke), Ford 4-cyl gas eng, 4-spd trans.

JET SKIS: (2) Watercraft Jet Skis w/Trailer (will be offered as a single unit).

VAN BOX/TRAILER: 1978 Hobbs Storage Van, single-axle, 8’x25’.

FARM EQUIP: IH 140 Spinner Plow, 4-btm; Brillion Mulcher, 15’; Eversman Land Leveler, 10’; John Deere 825 Cultivator, 3-pt, 8-row; Allis Chalmers Ripper, 3-pt, 7-shank; Eversman Ditcher; HMD Scraper/Box Blade, 3-pt, 9’; Old Krause Rod Weeder, 16’; Krause 1497A Offset Disk, 16’; Kubota Rototiller, 4’, pto, 3-pt; Spike Tooth Harrow, 2-section; M5 Rotary Mower, 3-pt, pto, 5’; Massey Ferguson Rotary Mower, 3-pt, pto, 5’; John Deere Sickle Bar Mower, 3-pt, pto, 7’; Field Sprayer, 110 gal, booms, handgun, 3-pt, pto.

SHOP EQUIP: Gas Welding Unit w/Cart; (2) Engine Hoist, 2-Ton; Jack Stands; Bolt Bins; Ext Cords; (2) Table Saws; Kobalt Tool Chest, 3-drawer; Large Floor Fan; Air Compressor w/gas eng; Hein Werner Portable Air Lift.

MISC: Misc Tires & Wheels; Well-Rite Pressure Tank; Old Safe (no combo); Misc Shelving; (2) Old Saddles; Yard Machines Riding Lawn Tractor, 17.5 hp, 46” mower deck; Misc Lawn Mowers; Mikasa Jumping Jack Tamper; Ladders; Tire Chains; (2) Onan Generators; Lots of Other Misc Day of Sale.

and musician from Nashville. Performing since 2001, The Blackwood Legacy Quartet was signed to Mansion Records in 2010, and continues the grand tradition of gospel music, performing nearly 250 dates annually nationwide.

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Blackwood Legacy Quartet in Concert at Community United Methodist Church, Keenesburg Community United Methodist Church 195 South Main Street—Keenesburg Info: 303-732-4319 Join us and invite your friends!

The Blackwood Legacy Quartet, direct from Nashville, will be presenting a special concert event in our community. The Mansion Records artists link the best of SouthThe Blackwood Legacy Quartet has an all-star ern Gospel’s traditional sound withlinetoup. Group owner and bass singer, Rick Price, was origiRick Price Ministries presents… day’s newer Country gospel and worship nally a protégée of the late Cecil Blackwood. He began his 35-year singing with theLegacy BlackwoodQuartet Brothers Direct from Nashville music.

Thecareer Blackwood in 1977, and was eventually inducted into the Gospel willMusic be Hall in ofconcert onlegendary Saturday, June 7, Fame with the group. Spokane native Luke Yates sings baritone with the group, and is 7 pm, at Community United Methodist also an accomplished pianist and Nashville recording artist. Tenor singer Paul Secord, formerly a featured Church. singer for Disney World, is one of the most talented in Admission is free and an offering Gospel Music today. Our newest member, lead singer Admission is free and so is the blessing!

Sparkman, is aThe talented Christian recording artist willHunter be received.

Blackwood Legacy and musician from Nashville. Performing since 2001, Quartet has Legacy an all-star line-up.

Group The Blackwood Quartet was signed to Mansion Records in 2010, and continues the grand tradition of owner and bass singer, Rick Price, was gospel music, performing nearly 250 dates annually naoriginally a protégée of the late Cecil tionwide.

Blackwood. He began his 35-year career June 7, Brothers 7 pm in singing Saturday, with the Blackwood Community United Methodist Church 1977, and was eventually inducted into 195 South Main Street—Keenesburg the Gospel Music Hall of Fame with the Info: 303-732-4319 legendary group.

Spokane native Luke Join us and invite with your friends!

Yates sings baritone the group, and is also an accomplished pianist and Nashville recording artist. Tenor singer Paul Secord, formerly a featured singer for Disney World, is one of the most talented in Gospel Music today. Our newest member, lead singer Hunter Sparkman, is a talented Christian recording artist and musician from Nashville. Performing since 2001, The Blackwood Legacy Quartet was signed to Mansion Records in 2010, and continues the grand tradition of gospel music, performing nearly 250 dates annually nationwide.

Community United Methodist Church is located at 195 South Main Street. For more information you can call the church at 303-732-4319, visit the group’s website at TheBlackwoodLegacy.com, or find the quartet on Facebook.

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June 1, 2014

— Obituary — BECKY HAMP

Rebecca “Becky” Hamp of Keenesburg, Co lost her incredibly short battle with cancer on April 23, 2014.

Becky was the little, bouncy blonde with the always smiling face at the Rebel Xpress for over two years. She was born in Ripon, WI on June 9, 1956. She spent her childhood in Oshkosh, WI and graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1974. Becky Married Steve Hamp a few years later and they moved to Houston and had a daughter, Jennyfer, before they divorced after nine years. Becky worked for UPS in Houston for over 20 years. She was the first female UPS drier in the Houston area. Eventually Becky moved to Colorado to be closer to her daughter.

Becky is survived by her daughter, Jennyfer (Pat) and three grandchildren, Mykala, Gage and Olivia, her mother Mona Kienert, her sisters Mary Meunier and Cindy Houle and brothers Dan and Doug Kienert. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Becky was preceded in death by sisters Holly Brown and Sandy Lawler and her father Darwin Kienert.

An open reception of friends and family will be at 6 pm and a memorial service will follow at 7:30 at the Grace Lutheran Church, 400 Cherry Street in Hudson, CO on June 9, 2014.

In lieu of flowers, donations can made to Jennyfer Hamp, c/o the Rebel Xpress, 6570 CR 53, Keenesburg, CO 80643 or may be brought to the Rebel Xpress at 105 N. Market Street in Keenesburg.

Also the Rebel Xpress will be having a “Becky Burger Day” at the Rebel Xpress on Tuesday, June 10th. All proceeds from the day will go to Becky’s family to help defer her final expenses.

BINGO Third Saturday of the Month 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm There is also “pickle/pull tabs” available everyday!

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Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

June 1, 2014

Helen’s Story — Alzheimer’s and a Message of Love

By Sara Spaulding, APR This is Helen’s story. Helen suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease and is the victim of Familiar with the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Unfortunately, most Amer- a broken political system that doesn’t recognize the severity of its impact on health icans are unaware that in addition to memory loss, behavioral changes like decreased care, the economy, and our nation as a whole. This is Lavelle’s story. Lavelle is Helen’s judgment, difficulty in completing tasks and withdrawal from activities may all be husband, her 24/7 caregiver, and a self proclaimed political advocate for the 63,000 signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association “Know the 10 Signs: Early Coloradans who suffer from the disease and their 229.000 caregivers.

Detection Matters” campaign is designed to heighten awareness of the warning signs Helen was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about four years ago. She is currently bedof Alzheimer’s disease and explain the benefits of early detection and diagnosis. ridden, yet still recognizes and speaks to her “Know the 10 Signs” encourages Americans to seek a diagnosis from a doctor if they husband Lavelle; yet sometimes she “forgets” exhibit any of the warning signs. Early diagnosis allows individuals to access treatshe needs to eat or take care of her bodily ment medications, enroll in clinical trials of new treatment alternatives, the ability to functions. The symptoms differ among Alplan their own future and the opportunity to receive support from the Alzheimer’s Aszheimer’s patients, but patients become sociation. Early detection begins with recognizing the warning signs and talking with increasingly disoriented, delusional and ina doctor. Doctors can now diagnose Alzheimer’s with 90% accuracy. To understand coherent. Alzheimer’s disease is not abrupt. what to look for, review these 10 Warning Signs: The disease overtakes a person very gradu10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: ally, and for a while can be indistinguishable Memory changes that disrupt daily life from mild memory loss. There is no known Not knowing people’s names or where the car is parked cure for the disease.

Challenges planning and solving problems “Within three months of my wife’s diagnoHistory as an accountant/bookkeeper, now unable to balance a checkbook or dial sis, she was tested for the disease, proven to the phone have it and then enrolled in a project of testDifficulty completing familiar tasks ing for a possible cure,” said Lavelle.

Can’t make a pot of coffee or do the laundry “As a part of this project it became necesConfusion with time and place sary that if I were to be the one person, availDon’t know it’s nighttime, the season or own home address able and found qualified to observe virtually Trouble understanding spatial relationships or visual images hourly, daily, weekly and as long as necesDark tiles are thought to be holes in the floor, often trip over curbs sary ascertain the effects of any “cures” beNew problems with speaking or writing ing introduced as a possible cure,” he added.

Lavelle and his message of “Freedom is Can’t find the word for familiar objects instead substitute description “I took, was tested and found not having the Love” for past and present candidates Misplace things in unusual places and unable to retrace steps disease nor likely to ever suffer the fate at any and the voters.

Find purse in the fridge, car keys in the microwave oven time during my life.”

Decreased or poor judgment It is from this experience that you will find Lavelle advocating “being tested” and Get easily lost driving, don’t look before walking onto a busy street, forget a coat in speaking candidly about those lumped together as unpaid caregivers. the winter, write large checks to strangers A painting given to Lavelle by a friend who died of the result of Alzheimer’s reflects Withdrawal from work or social activities Lavelle’s basic political belief: “Freedom is Love.” That is Lavelle’s rally cry to candiQuit weekly bowling league or bridge group and become isolated dates past and present.

Changes in mood or personality “We are in the early stages of an election (2014),” said Lavelle. “Our flag is comprised Normally pleasant, now grumpy or always angry of colors Red (not Republican); White (not unaffiliated) and Blue (not Democrat). If For baby boomers nearing the age of highest risk at 65 when one in seven will be we are not careful Americans will forget this and be focused on whether Colorado (or diagnosed, there are things that may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and any state) is “red” or “blue” as determined by elections. And the Nation suffers? other forms of dementia. While we can’t prevent Alzheimer’s, here are a few steps to Lavelle believes that Helen’s story is not only a story of Alzheimer’s, but a story keep help keep brains healthier as we age: about bringing the nation together in “love.” “Helen continues to be coherent for a Adopt a brain healthy diet-low fat, high antioxidants, high omega-3 reason,” said Lavelle. “I believe its because there is a story God wants her to share; a Exercise your brain with puzzles, Sudoku, math, balancing your checkbook, social- message of love.” izing We’ll be sharing more of Helen and Lavelle’s story over the next few editions, along Stay physically fit with important health information concerning Alzheimer’s. Helen and Lavelle’s first Lower your cholesterol and foremost message today is Get Tested for Alzheimer’s!

Maintain a normal blood pressure Reduce your risk for stroke Watch your sugar levels Reduce your risk for diabetes Manage your stress and find effective ways to relax and regroup Promote good circulation Like other parts of the body, the brain may lose some agility as we get older, however, it can deteriorate even more if it’s not taken care of. Science is unlocking many of the mysteries of the brain, but we don’t have all the answers yet.

The Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado provides counseling, education, support and a 24-hour bilingual Helpline at no cost to families across Colorado.

Reach out for help and support by calling 800-272-3900 or go online to alz.

Saturday, June 14 org/co There are also things members of 11:00 am Grover Rodeo Parade our community can do to help support 1:30 pm Rodeo Performance the work provided by the Alzheimer’s Home of the Biggest Little Rodeo in the West (BBQ following the Rodeo) Association at no cost to Colorado famiFree Rodeo Dance Saturday Night lies: Volunteer, donate, participate in a fundraising event like the Memories in Sunday, June 15 the Making Art Auction or the Walk to “Our 91st Year” 7:00 am - 11:00 am Rodeo Breakfast Approved by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association End Alzheimer’s, and become an advoat the Grover Fire Station cate (alz.org) joining with the voices of Local Team Roping Calcutta 11:00 am Cowboy Church Service millions of Americans who believe AlThursday, June 12 • 8:30 pm zheimer’s can’t wait. at Rodeo Grounds - Everyone Welcome

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Five Star Volleyball Club 2013-2014 Season ReCap

This season marked the clubs 23rd year of existence. The club carried 11 teams ranging in ages 12s-18s. Some ages divisions had one team while others had two. All of our top teams in each age division finished in Division 1 or 2 within the Rocky Mtn. Region which is affiliated under USA Volleyball. Our teams competed both locally and nationally sending teams to Omaha, Atlanta, and Reno. We had 6 seniors this season all who have earned Academic and Athletic Scholarships to play at the next level.

Those seniors are pictured to the left.

Ellie Monarch(Brush HS) Colorado School of Mines Tylynn Nelson(Holy Family HS) Benedictine College, KS Mikayla Martinez(Mead HS) Laramie County Community College, WY Elena Michalski(Longmont HS) CSU Pueblo Brooklin LeBon(Frederick HS) CSU Pueblo Morgan Brim(Mead HS) Cornell College, IA (Not pictured) Five Star VBC will be offering a variety of outdoor tournaments, drop in sessions, tryouts, and one day clinics this summer and fall.

7th Annual Volley Rendezvous Tournaments - June 8th, July 13th, August 24th in the Brighton Area.

5 Hr. One Day Multi Skills Clinic - Guest Coaches from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and Colorado Mesa University - July 10th, July 17th Multiple Drop In and Tryout Sessions - See Website Teams Offered for 2014-2015 Season - We will have at least one team in each age division 12s thru 18s. Depending on multiple factors we may have more than one team in specific age divisions. Please go to our website at www.fivestarvbc.com

June 1, 2014

WODs for Wounded Warriors

Farmboy Crossfit of Wiggins sponsored a WODs for Warriors Event on April 26. There were 52 contenders from 14 area gyms that participated in the day long exercise event.

Athletes competed in four workouts to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

About $2,000 was raised for the charitable organization that offers programs specifically structured to assist warriors with visible and invisble wounds as they recover and transition back to civilian life.

Warrior families and caregivers are also provided comfort, care, and education to help support the recovery of their wounded service members. All programs are provided free of charge for warriors and their families.

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) began when several veterans and friends, moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq, took action to help others in need. What started as a desire to provide comfort items to wounded service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center has grown into a holistic rehabilitative effort. Tens of thousands of wounded service members, family members, and caregivers receive support each year through WWP programs.

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Memorial Day Services Around the Region

Veterans attending the Heart of the Plains Cemetery Memorial Day Service.

Taps played by Joe Aspey. Joe played at both the Heart of the Plains Cemetery and at the American Legion Post 180.

The Keenesburg Cantata Choir wait to perform at the Heart of the Plains Cemetery Memorial Day Service.

American Legion Post 180 Honor Guard during the Memorial Day Event at the Keenesburg Post.

Tribute by Jared Brnack, a local Afghanistan veteran remembering his comrades during the Memorial Day Service at Heart of the Plains Cemetery.

Tanner Jackson of Keenesburg Wins State Championship in Steer Wrestling

Tanner Jackson of Keenesburg, Co has won the Colorado State High School Rodeo Association State Championship in Steer Wrestling for the 2013-2014 competition season. CSHSRA Finals were held in Craig, Co May 23-26.

This is Tanner’s second time to win the State Steer Wrestling Championship. This win also means that he will be respresenting the state of Colorado on the National Team for the third year in a row at the world’s largest rodeo, the National High School Rodeo Finals Rodeo held in Wyoming in July.

Tanner was awarded a silver Gist Buckle and Bulldoggin saddle.

The recent graduate of Weld Central was also awarded a $1600 college scholarship by the CSHSRA based on an application and interview process.

This top cowboy will be attending Garden City Community College in Kansas, having received a full ride athletic rodel scholarship from GCCC. Tanner will be part of the college’s rodeo team competing in steer wrestling, tie down calf roping and team roping.

Father Carlos Wilson Bello welcomes everyone to the Memorial Day Service at Heart of the Plains Cemetery.

Jerry Shea, who lost a nephew nine years ago in Afghanistan, gave a moving speech on remembering our veterans at the Keenesburg American Legion Post #180.

Fallen veterans were recognized with white crosses and poppies by the American Legion Post #76 during Memorial Day Services at the Hoyt Cemetery.

A gun salute and taps played by Will Schneider paid tribute to veterans during the Memorial Day Service at Hoyt Cemetery.

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I am back! I had to take some time off and didn’t realize the impact NOT sending articles to the LCG would have on my followers. Rest assured, as long as Bob allows my article I will send it in!

I want to congratulate all of the Weld Central HS graduates for a wonderful job in completing this important journey in each of your lives! Best wishes to you all for the even more wonderful prospects in your futures!

Change is in the air for Dezigns by Kate, LLC. I will be moving in the next month, IF we can find another home to rent, so there may be some days that I simply cannot get to you. I will ask for your patience and tolerance during this HUGE transition in my already hectic life. I am staying in Weld County, so my service areas will not change and will be able to expand a bit more to the newer readers. Stay tuned for updates cuz I WILL take you all along on my journey haha!

With this being the travel & leisure edition of the LCG, I thought I would start with a little reminder about traveling with your electronics in these coming summer months. We tend to leave them in the vehicles when we hop out of the car to go into a store or into a friend’s (or clients’) home and I want to warn about doing that. Yes, your computer can tolerate temps better than your pets in the vehicle, but not by much! Always remember to put electronics on the floor and cover them with something so they are out of direct light and public eye view! Nothing is more tempting to a would-be intruder than your shiny new iPad, laptop or smart phone sitting in plain sight! Don’t fool yourself thinking that “you’ll only be in the store for a couple of minutes” either. It doesn’t take a professional thief long to target and strike! Be aware of your surroundings before you leave the vehicle.

As for the leisure part of the coming summer months, not many electronic devices are water-resistant and even fewer are water-PROOF! Water, soda, alcoholic beverages… anything that contains liquids should be kept away from ALL electronics. Some of those accidents can be repaired, but not many. And we all know how expensive replacing even a smartphone can be! Don’t be foolish with the spray misters either. Water and humidity can get to your devices in your pockets and under your hats too. Again, THINK before you dive into the lake or pool and empty those pockets in the dry, safe areas!

The last thing I would like to address is the infamous “END OF WINDOWS XP”. What that really means to the die-hard XP-ers is that Microsoft will no longer be supporting that operating system. Taken from the Microsoft website, “End of support means that software updates for Windows XP will no longer be distributed by Microsoft or its hardware partners. This includes security updates that help protect PCs from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software that can steal or damage personal information. It also includes maintenance updates that improve reliability and performance and ensure that Windows XP works well with other software and hardware. Your computer will likely continue to function but, over time, the security and performance of your PC will be affected.

Your PC will become less compatible with other products and have less protection against viruses, spyware and other malicious programs”. Antivirus software manufacturers will still provide the necessary updates, but that will not necessarily keep you protected because the security updates are no longer coming for the OS. Microsoft Security Essentials is no longer available for XP computers either. This website answers a lot of your questions about this topic (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/xp/top-questions. aspx ), and recommends upgrading to Windows 8 or 8.1….but I do NOT agree with their statements about Windows 8 & 8.1! It is SO VERY unlike XP and not as easy to learn as they claim for the general user! It does have several things that make computing tasks simpler, but it is so not anything like XP that I feel their comments are misleading. Do your research but you will be hard pressed to find any Windows 7 computers still available and they are actually higher in price then the Win 8 ones. No one can explain or justify this “FORCED” and radical change in the Windows Operating systems, but if you have the time, patience and tolerance of learning something new, give the Win 8 computers a close look. My biggest issue with Windows 8 or 8.1 is the lack of the start menu to access your programs and the apps instead of actual, ‘in your hand’ software like we are used to.

I am sure there are those that completely love the new OS, but I admit I am NOT one of them HAHAHA! I truly have to force myself to boot up my Windows 8.1 pc and get totally comfortable with it. I will keep being a huge advocate for my windows 7 pro pc until the last one dies on me!

I am here for you and I promise not to ‘bash’ the Windows 8 computers while I teach you the better parts of the new OS! It can become a familiar, likeable system over time *smirk* and although I do not miss XP at all, I am also still able to support those systems as well. As always, if you have questions or comments please email me at tips@dezignsbykate.com or tips.by.kate@gmail.com and HAPPY COMPUTER-ING! I missed writing and sharing my random thoughts that seem to help so many of you!

June 1, 2014

The Weld Central High School Booster Club would like to extend a big thank you to all of our sponsors for the 2013-2014 school year!

With your generous help we are able to help our student athletics and academic programs as well as provide the athletic programs for another year! We are so proud of our Weld Central family of students, staff, community and our awesome sponsors!! Thank you!!

GOLD LEVEL Agfinity Inc The Wild Animal Sanctuary A & W Water Service Arnold’s Custom Seeding SILVER LEVEL Colorado Tenderfoot Properties II, Inc. Platte Valley Medical Center Ries Electric, Inc. Dales Pharmacy Quick Stitch Embroidery, LLC United Power, Inc. Huwa Reserve, LLC Shuck Family

BLUE LEVEL Prospect Implement Colorado East Bank & Trust Keenesburg American Legion Post 180 Sparboe Farms Valley Bank & Trust Neal and Carla Leet Tomas and Kelly Beach Fred and Patty Jensen GE Foundation Justin and Lori Glenn WC Boys Soccer Parents & Supporters Country Truck and Auto LLC

WHITE LEVEL Haircuts Unlimited Main Street Insurance Eagles Nest at Platte Valley Assisted Living The Auer Family The Bocco Family Alex & Kim Hernandez RED LEVEL Corner Mart Shell Paparazzi Jewelry The Henry Family B.A.L. Schnaak Robbie & Geneva Smith George Glenn Joan Stemo

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LEGALS Legal Notice The Office of Exceptional Student Services for Weld County School District R3-3J will be destroying special education records of students who were born in 1988.

If you are a past student or legal guardian of such, please contact the Office of Exceptional Student Services at 303-536-2000 before August 1, 2014, if you would like to obtain your records before they are destroyed.

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Correction:

In the May 15th, 2014 issue of the Lost Creek Guide the following was left off the Carly Koppes ad on page 13. “Paid for by Koppes for Clerk” In the May 15th, 2014 issue of the Lost creek Guide the following was inadvertently left off the Lyle Achziger ad on page 11. “ Paid for by the Committee to Elect Lyle Achziger”

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