7/15/14 Lost Creek Guide

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Oil & Gas Special Edition

Volume 9 • Edition 11

July 15, 2014

Attend your County Fair

*Northeast Weld County Fair, New Raymer, July 17-20 *Weld County Fair, Greeley, July 23-28 *Morgan County Fair, Brush, Aug 1-7 *Southeast Weld County Fair, Keenesburg, Aug. 7-10

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Citizens’ Brigade Launched to Defeat Oil and Gas Ban Initiatives

By Tom Norton, Mayor of Greeley Colorado’s economy is under attack once again. A number of ballot initiatives have been proposed that would wreck havoc on Colorado businesses in general and on the oil and gas industry in particular.

These initiatives have one common goal: To ban oil and gas production in our state. And some are so broad as to threaten the existence of virtually any business.

That’s why I’ve agreed to co-chair a citizens’ brigade to fight these proposals as they try to make their way to our November ballot. Our group is Coloradans for Responsible Reform – CFRR – and unlike the groups pushing these proposals, we have a long history in Colorado. For 20 years, business, labor, nonprofit and civic organizations have been uniting under the CFRR banner to support or oppose ballot measures that would impact Colorado’s economy.

This time around, we have proposals that are masquerading as “local control” issues, but nothing could be further from the truth. For instance, one of the proposals, question 75, states that any business in a community could have its right to operate eliminated. That’s not local control, that’s local tyranny.

In addition, these measures could effectively stop all oil and gas drilling throughout the state, severely impacting our state’s recovering economy. Oil and gas, particularly in northern Colorado, is the key to our success. Oil and gas development has to be done right – and here in Colorado we are doing it right. We are providing jobs and funding for our schools, while at the same time protecting our environment and long-term viability.

In Colorado, the oil and gas industry is heavily regulated. We’re the first state to require testing of groundwater before and after fracking. The new air quality regulations, just passed three months ago, are the strongest in the country. And we have new setback rules that went into effect last year.

So far, nearly 70 organizations have joined our coalition, representing tens of thousands of Colorado workers, farmers and families. These groups understand there is a direct relationship between these proposals and the food on their tables. They understand how dangerous these proposals are, aiming to cripple Colorado’s energy sector and killing jobs.

Case in point: A recent study by the School of Business at CU Boulder concluded that a statewide ban on fracking would result in 93,000 fewer jobs in Colorado between now and 2040.

So I’ve joined the fight. I’m on the side of keeping good jobs and responsible businesses in our cities and counties. I hope you’ll join us in the battle. CFRR is a wide-ranging, nonpartisan organization as evidenced by the fact that one of our co-chairs is Ken Salazar, the former U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Interior. He recently concluded that these measures are “wrongheaded” and will “cripple Colorado’s economy.”

I couldn’t agree more. You can learn more about these initiatives and about Coloradans for Responsible Reform by going to our website – www.cfrr.com.

Weld County Fair Set for July 23-27

When you are looking at your summer activity calendar be sure to add the 96th Weld County Fair held at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley July 23rd through 27th. There are lots of projects on display, livestock shows, contests and competitions and family fun all FREE. No Admission charge, parking charge or fees for any activity!!!

Our Pre Fair begins on Saturday, July 19th with Ranch Sorting National Championship clinic followed by their show on Sunday, July 20th in the Grandstand Arena. We have our Open Quilt judging going on in the West Conference Rooms of the Event Center – you can come in and watch the judges pick their champion quilt!! On Sunday, July 20th we have the 4-H Dog Show in the Exhibition Building and the Open Boer Goat show in the Event Center. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 21st through the 23rd the 4-H Horse Show is in the Grandstand Arena.

On Monday, July 21st all the 4-H and FFA members bring their projects ranging from rockets to cakes and bugs to cookies to be judged. The judging is closed to public but you can bring the Janet Konkel family beginning on Wednesday, July 23rd to see all the projects Weld County on display and see what ribbons and awards they earned.

Fair Coordinator Cont. on Page 15, See Weld County Fair

What’s In This Issue:

Page 2: Jay McDonald New Director for Weld Public Works Page 2: Don Dunker Appointed Weld County Engineer Page 3: MCEDC Announces New Director Page 5: Colorado is Leader in Responsible Energy Development Page 7: US 34/WCR 49 Improvements Page 8: Korner Kitchen Talks Page 9: Fair & Just Statewide Ballot Measures Headed to Voters Page 10: NE Weld County Fair in New Raymer, July 17-23 Page 11: Johnstown BBQ Breaks Attendance Records Page 12-13: COGCC FAQ About Hydraulic Fracturing Page 17: Wiggins Fourth of July Blowout Page 19: Encana Hosts Multi-Jurisdictional Derrick Rescue Training Page 21: Erie Air Fair Set for Aug. 9 Page 24: American Legion 180 Junior Auxiliary Takes Top Honors Page 24: How the Niobrara Changed Ft. Lupton

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Don Dunker Appointed Weld County Engineer

On April 2, 2014, Weld County Commissioners appointed Don Dunker to the position of County Engineer. Mr. Dunker has been with the County for seven years and has expertise in road, bridge, and drainage design and project management. As Supervisor, he and the team of Weld County engineers recently completed Espanola subdivision and pre -spring runoff repairs for critical sites within Weld County on the South Platte, St Vrain, and the Big and Little Thompson river basins. They are currently working on the Haul Road Program (HRP) to upgrade roads impacted by oil and gas truck traffic. Construction bids have been received for the State Highway 34 and Weld County Road (WCR) 49 intersection project and the Weld County Parkway project north of SH 34 and the WCR 49 intersection scheduled to begin in August 2014. Construction bids for the WCR 22 and WCR 49 intersection project are due soon, allowing it to begin in August 2014. In addition, there are two bridge replacements about to start design.

Prior to working for the County, Mr. Dunker was Stormwater Engineer at the City of Greeley where he supervised Stormwater employees, designed and managed projects for wetlands, drainage and capital improvement projects.

Mr. Dunker graduated from Weld Central High School where he was President of the FFA and achieved the State Farmer award.

He became supervisor of five employees at his first job where he designed and manufactured commercial custom signage. The job included design and construction assignments in building custom homes and he also assisted in the design of department store interior layouts.

Shortly after graduating from Aero Tech in Broomfield, Colorado, he went to work for Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin) for eight years, becoming manufacturing supervisor, and building Aerospace composite (graphite and Kevlar) hardware.

After production slowdowns created job layoffs, Mr. Dunker attended Metro State College in Denver where he earned his BS in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering.

Before moving to the Greeley area, he worked at Galloway, Romero and Associates and Martin Design, both in Englewood, Colorado where he used computer design and engineering programs for residential and commercial projects including structural layouts, drainage and concrete foundations.

In his spare time, Mr. Dunker enjoys raising wheat, working on farm equipment, 4-wheeling and fishing.

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Jay McDonald, New Director for Weld County Public Works

To say that Jay McDonald, Weld County’s new Director of Public Works, is passionate about his job may be an understatement. McDonald has spent the past 29 years working in county government with one goal in mind – work his way to the top of his field. In 2014, McDonald accomplished just that.

“It has been a long journey down a career path that has provided me with the knowledge, experience and the skill sets required to be successful in this profession,” said McDonald.

After graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Engineering from Eastern Oklahoma State College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix in Oklahoma City, McDonald spent the first 17 years of his public works career in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.

McDonald then came to Colorado to pursue new career challenges. In 2002, he was hired by Weld County as a supervisor in the Public Works Department where he oversaw the county’s trucking division. He also attended night classes at Colorado State University and gained certification as a project manager. In 2009, he began to supervise the mining division for the county as well.

“I have a passion for county government, and my goal is for this department to achieve excellence in providing the service of public works to the citizens of Weld County”.

As Director of Public Works, McDonald will oversee the department’s 175 employees as well as manage all functions of the county transportation system. He will also be responsible for directing, coordinating, and exercising functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects, road and bridge construction and maintenance.

McDonald and his wife, Nancy, live near Nunn, Colorado. They have several horses, are active members of the Northern Colorado Back Country Horsemen of America and are members of the Continental Divide Trail Alliance. Recently, they McDonald’s have been volunteering their time to help restore trails destroyed by last year’s flooding.

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MCEDC Announces New Executive Director

Special report by Kristine Rodine, Morgan County Economic Development Corporation The Morgan County Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Kari Linker has been named Executive Director. Ms. Linker will lead the organization in its efforts to ensure that Morgan County has the best opportunities to grow economically.

Linker is a seasoned economic director who has provided leadership and advocacy for MCEDC in the past as a previous director and plans to maintain and exceed Morgan County growth.

Linker was chosen by an executive board panel from 12 applicants, to take the place of Executive Director Cassandra Wilson, who returned home to Kansas with her family in May. “The executive board took 6 weeks to do our search,” said MCEDC board president, Trish Crites. “Kari had all the qualifications and experience we were looking for in a director.”

Linker will be leaving her position as Director of Regional Development at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and joining MCEDC officially on July 1.

“It was a good transition time for my role at the state as well as I truly wanted to get back to doing my true passion, rural economic development,” said Linker. “When I left MCEDC it was difficult, as I loved the job I was doing. I now get to come back to a job that I love, but with much gained knowledge and drive to build Morgan County.”

The goal for MCEDC and the new director is growth for Morgan County. “We want to keep MCEDC in the forefront of the region and attracting new primary employers,” added Crites.

“I really want to build on what is already in place, but to also help prepare the county and communities for the future growth that is slated for Morgan County over the next 20 years. I want to ensure that we are capturing all the opportunities that are coming to us through new and existing business prospects,” said Linker.

Her focus will be on existing businesses in Morgan County and having their needs met in order to help them grow and possibly expand in the future. “There are key industries that we have in Morgan County and the northeast region that are the main drivers of our economy and I want to really focus on their growth opportunities and meeting their needs,” said Linker.

Continuing strong relationships with all the many stakeholders and investors in Morgan County is an additional goal. “We would like MCEDC to grow in many ways, including more investors,” commented Crites.

“We have added several new investors this year and look forward to adding even more with the help of Kari,” Kristine Rodine, administrative assistant at MCEDC said. “Working with Kari in a collaborative nature and helping build Morgan County to a higher level of economic development is something I am excited to be a part of.”

MCEDC works closely with local governments and businesses, to ensure that everyone is on the same page and is working for the greater good. The quality of life in Morgan County is essential to enabling development. “It is MCEDC’s role to help ensure that we provide the environment of a great place to do business, and this can be accomplished with strong local relationships. We have great leadership in place all over Morgan County and I truly look forward to working with all of them to create a strong vibrant economy for all of our citizens,” added Linker.

“Keeping Morgan County on the radar in the economic development world is key, so that we gain more opportunities and in the end create more jobs. It is important to remain competitive, but also to be one step ahead of the competition, so I hope to bring this edge to MCEDC and Morgan County,” said Linker. “Economic Development today is done globally and I want to see Morgan County gain some of this opportunity and ensure we are connected to all the resources to help us take advantage of this global market.”

Linker will be available at MCEDC by phone at 970.542.3527 or email at director@ morgancountyinfo.com.

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MCC Accepting Applications for Entrepeneurs Program

Do you own or are you looking to expand your business? Or, are you looking to start your own business? Morgan Community College is now accepting applications for its Small Business Entrepreneurs Program. MCC has partner with the El Pomar Foundation for a third year to provide access to quality training in Northeastern Colorado, and will be selecting ten students based on applications and a letter of recommendation.

Students will enroll in a three credit class, Entrepreneurship Business Plan (ENP 209). The course will meet evenings and/or Saturdays and run from August through December. During that time students will be provided course materials for use, including a laptop to keep with successful completion the program.

The software will enable participants to develop a business plan, project costs, and calculate their return on Nicole Alexander, pictured with MCC President Dr. Kerry investment. These sections Hart, was awarded first prize and $10,000 for her business will be graded and are part of plan for Synergy Health Club last December. Each student’s the student’s final presentawork is evaluated by a non-college panel at the end of each tion. Instruction also includes semester. The top three awards are funded through the El group meetings, field trips, Pomar grant.” seminars, technology usage, as well as one-on-one mentoring. Tuition and fees for the 3-credit course are grant funded thanks to the El Pomar Foundation.

A non-college panel of judges will select the top three best business plans at the end of the semester according to defined criteria. Prizes will be awarded as follows: First Prize: $10,000.00; Second Prize:$ 8,000.00; Third Prize: $ 7,000.00 All students will receive a Certificate of Merit for their work.

Applications are available online at www.MorganCC.edu/businessplan and must be submitted by July 31, 2014. Students will be notified by August 15 and classes will begin August 20. Along with the online application, a letter of recommendation from a business partner (non-family) must be sent to: Jaylene Evans, Morgan Community College, 920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 An awards banquet will be held in December to announce the winners and award the money to the top 3 students.

For more information about the program, go to MorganCC.edu/businessplan or contact Jaylene Evans, MCC Division Chair for Business & Applied Technologies, at (970) 5423168.

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Keenesburg Church of Christ Completes Successful VBS

The Keenesburg Church of Christ recently completed a very successful week of Vacation Bible School. it was certainly a “Mountain Top Experience” with a total of 74 children registered during the week with the theme of “Go Tell It On the Mountain”. The average attendance each of the five days was 50 students. In addition to all the children who chose to attend, the other aspect of the VBS which made it so successful was the involvement and enthusiasm of almost every member of the congregation.

Each of the first four days were packed with songs, games, crafts, snacks and stories. Following the chosen theme, a different character from the Bible was highlighted each day - Noah, Moses, Elijah and Jesus. Also one key word was emphasized to help the students remember the lesson of the day. These words were promise, obey, choose and listen from the Biblical accounts of the four characters. The students were divided into three groups and rotated to a new activity every twenty minutes. Challenges were given and discussions were held to show these young minds the various ways the key words could be applied to their relationships with family and friends.

After four days of classroom activities, the students were ready on Friday for a day in Schey Park. The children had the opportunity to share their new knowledge of the Bible with their parents as well as compete with them in numerous games. There were about ninety in attendance at the Park which ended with a great lunch of hot dogs and root beer floats.

Brighton Feed & Saddlery to have 37th Annual Saddle Sale

Roger and Verna Allgeier purchased Brighton Feed & Saddlery in 1973, after leaving Arizona and ranching behind, with the goal of building a first class saddle shop. Several years later, in 1977, they held their first two-day extravaganza, the legacy of which is this year’s 37th Annual Saddle Sale.

From their first sale, selling 13 saddles, to a weekend during which they sold 225, this sale has been a gathering of people from all walks of life, catering to a customer base that is nation-wide. During the sale, which coincides with the opening weekend of Cheyenne Frontier Days, hundreds of saddles, ranging from $150-$15,000, including several oneof-a-kind collectable saddles, will be available through private treaty sales. To ensure finding the right saddle, customers can bring a horse for a custom saddle fit. Saddles aren’t the only things on sale though. All in-store tack, bits, spurs, and pads will be 20%-50% off.

Verna makes sure to appeal the ladies as well, with a wide variety of western style purses, ladies’fashion, and western home decor. Each sale also has an interesting feature.

In the past, there have been custom boot makers, artists, and sculptors.

This year, Tom Harrower will bring his museum on wheels, showcasing western plastic saddles. Stock contractors of the past favored them during the dawn of night rodeos for their bright colors; saddles the likes of which Roy Rogers and Dale Evans owned. Along with all of these attractions, lunch will also be available on location. Drop on by for a chance to visit with saddle makers and designers, saddle collectors, and saddle tree experts, friends & neighbors.

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Colorado is a Leader in Responsible Energy Development

With all the extreme talk going on here in Colorado about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and energy development, let’s step back and look at the realities.

Abundant, accessible and affordable energy is necessary to the comfort and stability of a civilized society. Without energy, we would not be able to heat our homes in the winter, support efficient production and distribution of our food, enjoy modern communication and transportation, and more. The more energy we produce here in the United States, the less we are forced to depend on foreign sources of energy – with all the complications that causes.

Like me, I bet you are convinced that we need energy development to thrive. But we must be convinced that the processes for extracting these resources in Colorado are safe. The reality is, fracking is a short and temporary process (one that has been utilized for more than 60 years) and after a well begins producing oil and George Leing natural gas, the drilling rig is removed and the land is reclaimed to the same condition or better than it was before. These modern day wells can continue producing energy for decades and the land used again for other purposes.

Still, as moms and dads we must be confident that our kids’ drinking water is safe and that our beautiful, natural environment is preserved. I have a teenage son. If a well is drilled and fracked down the street from his school, I need to be confident that he and the other children who attend the school can safely drink from the water fountain. I am confident they can do this safely without risk from fracking.

How can I be sure that fracking is safe? I am comforted by the fact that our State Assembly and regulatory agencies have enacted stringent regulations that are vigorously enforced. Colorado is a leader in the nation in safety-first energy development regulations–including those applying to fracking. According to the State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations (STRONGER), Colorado’s program is “well-managed and professional” and there is a “high level of experience and competence” in the management of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Committee (COGCC). In 2011, then EPA administrator Lisa Jackson stated that there is “no proven case where the fracking process itself has affected water.” Similarly, former Obama Interior Secretary Ken Salazar stated that hydraulic fracturing is safe and has not “created an environmental problem for anyone.”

Still, a few extremists and special interests want to fix a system that that isn’t broken.

The latest propaganda is for more ‘local control’ over fracking and drilling. But wait, there is already robust ‘local control’ as argued by a coalition of local elected officials in Colorado who are pushing back. Through existing state laws and regulations, local government and municipalities control many of the permits that are required of the energy industry before drilling can commence. Further, the laws and regulations we have in place in Colorado related to energy development have benefited from input by private citizens, non-profit organizations, business and industry, and local government bodies.

I’m with you–economic benefit is not worth risking public safety. Thankfully that is not at issue with the safety-first regulations that Colorado already has in place. So, before we threaten a major part of our state’s economy and the livelihoods of so many of our friends and neighbors by bowing to the propaganda of a few special interests, let’s rest assured in the reality that fracking and drilling in Colorado are indeed safe.

I am engaged in a race against Congressman Jared Polis, the man behind the effort to pass new ballot initiatives which could limit or prohibit fracking. I ask for your support for my campaign, and though this newspaper is published in Weld County, a county located outside of my district and whose residents cannot vote for me in November, after I am in office, I will be able to vote for you in that I will have the ability to cast votes on matters which impact you. Thank you.

George Leing, U.S. Congressional Candidate, Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District www.georgeleing.com

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The Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act

Dear Friends: This week, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 6, the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act, which was introduced by my friend and colleague, Cory Gardner, to expedite the export of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) after the associated facilities have undergone an environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The bill also requires public disclosure of export destinations before approval can be granted to ensure the exports are in line with our national interests.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, natural gas production in the United States is expected to increase 56% by 2040. The United States is in the middle of a natural gas boom, and quite frankly our State is on the leading edge of this advancement. According to the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry, Colorado ranks 7th in the United States in natural gas production, and oil and natural gas can be found in 42 out of Colorado’s 64 counties.

While this translates into economic growth and jobs for our State and our nation, it also means that we will soon be producing a surplus of natural gas. H.R. 6 would cut the Federal government red tape and Obama Administration policy that make it nearly impossible to obtain the permits to construct the infrastructure necessary to export LNG. The opponents of this legislation fear prices will increase at home if we allow LNG exports. However, a study conducted by the National Economics Research Associates requested by the Department of Energy found that price impacts will be moderate due to market limits. If our prices rise above the cost of other suppliers, other nations will not purchase U.S. exports. This study found that U.S. economic welfare will increase as the amount of natural gas exports increase. In effect, LNG exports will lead to more stable consumer prices as there will be more competition and participation in the market with the increased incentive to produce.

LNG exports will also bolster our national security and reassert our standing in the world as nations are able to rely on the United States rather than depending on and submitting to Russian influence for their energy supply. I am hopeful that the Senate will take up this important bipartisan legislation in a timely manner.

Sincerely, Mike Coffman U.S. Representative

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US 34/WCR 49 Intersection Improvements & Other WCR 49 Improvements

In September of 2013, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) awarded Weld County a Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships (RAMP) Grant in the amount of $1,500,000 for safety intersection widening improvements. The project limits start 1,500’ feet south of US 34 and end 150’ north of US 34. The existing traffic signal will be utilized and the intersection will be widened with additional concrete pavement lanes. Through a competitive bid process, Weld County awarded the $2,237,272 project to Lawson Construction. This project is anticipated to start in late July through October 31, 2014.

During construction this intersection will remain open to traffic. However, there will be extended periods of time during which the south leg of WCR 49 and the east/west legs of US 34 will be limited to one-lane in each direction with no designated turning lanes. As always, we would like to remind motorists to be aware of their surroundings, avoid distractions, and e slow down for the safety of everyone in the construction work zones. Public Works appreciates your consideration for the safety all everyone involved. All questions can be directed to Public Works Project Manager Mike Bedell at (970) 304-6496 x3706.

Weld County Parkway Project:

The Department of Public Works is getting ready to embark on the largest road construction project in county history. This effort began in June of 2012 when the Commissioners agreed to hire Atkins Engineering to design the 3.5 mile project, which extends WCR 49 north from US 34 to WCR 60.5. The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) granted Weld County $3,000,000 to assist with the construction improvements, which include a new four-lane concrete road with two bridges -- more specifically, a new four-lane bridge over the Cache La Poudre River and one bridge over the South Platte River to match the existing bridge.

Through a competitive bid process, Flatiron Constructors was awarded the project and will begin construction this August. The project is anticipated to be completed in August of 2015.

During construction, the following roads will be impacted: WCR 49/SH 34 Intersection: This intersection will remain open during construction. Traffic control will be in place for approximately four months beginning in July. Be advised, the intersection will be more congested than it is now and delays are expected during working hours. Alternate routes are encouraged but will not be signed as detours.

WCR 47.5: This roadway will be closed to thru traffic at US 34. You will not be able to get to WCR 58 using this road during construction. This condition could last one year starting in August.

WCR 58: This roadway will be closed to thru traffic (local traffic only) at WCR 49.5. You will not be able to get to WCR 47.5 using this road during construction. This condition could last one year starting in August.

18th Street: This roadway will be closed to thru traffic (local traffic only) at Hemlock Street. You will not be able to get to the South Platte River Bridge using this road during construction. This closure could last one year starting in August.

In order to keep everyone informed on the construction status , Public Works will be setting up a webpage specifically for the WCR 49 projects., Please be sure to check back for future information and specific road closure dates. If you have any questions, please contact the Project Manager, Mike Bedell at (970) 304-6496 x3706.

Weld County Road 49 Widening In addition to the Weld County Parkway Project, Public Works is working on the largest single road expansion project in the history of the county in order to significantly improve safety along WCR 49.

The first part of this project includes acquiring the ultimate right-of-way section (approximately 140’) along WCR 49 for future road widening. Through a competitive bid process, Western States Land Services, Inc. was selected to assist the county with Phase 1. The right-of-way in Phase 1 is approximately 10 miles from US 34 to WCR 38. Public Works hopes to begin Phase 2 of the corridor, which is from WCR 38 south

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to I-76, in the fall.

Property owners adjacent to WCR 49 will receive a letter from Western States in the next two months regarding the project. This letter will detail the first steps of the acquisition process, including the possibility that you will be entitled to an appraisal of your property and that appraisal will be paid for by Weld County.

As the property owner, you will be responsible for selecting a qualified appraiser, and your appraiser will be required to meet strict appraisal guidelines for the appraisal fee to be covered by the County.

When selecting an appraiser, it is recommended you find a local appraiser with specific experience in Weld County. It is also recommended the appraiser you select has experience writing Partial Acquisition appraisals for Right of Way purposes. This is a specific type of appraisal and requires specific knowledge and experience. To assist you in the selection of a qualified appraiser, the Appraisal Institute, which is a global professional association of real estate appraisers, provides a search tool at the following website: http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/. The appraisers on this site meet the highest standards in the appraisal profession.

Weld County does not endorse or recommend any appraiser and it is the land owner’s responsibility to select the appraiser they feel is the most qualified to complete the appraisal work. Weld County looks forward to working with you and with Western States Land Services Company to complete this project and improve the safety of the citizens who live and work along WCR 49. If you have any questions or need additional assistance through this process, please contact: Phil Mazur SR/WA, Western States Land Services, Inc , (303) 938-1414 or Leon Sievers, Weld County Public Works, (970) 304-6496 WCR 49/22 Intersection Improvements Public Works is currently in the process of bidding a construction project for the safety improvements of the WCR 49 and WCR 22 intersection. This project involves widening one mile of WCR 49 with turn lanes, acceleration/deceleration lanes, and improving sight distance on WCR 49. The design was completed by Tetra Tech in June with construction anticipated to begin in mid-August and completed in November of this year.

Utility relocations will begin mid-July during which WCR 49 will remain open. During the middle of the project, WCR 22 will be closed and a detour route will be identified. If you have any questions, please contact the Project Manager, Cameron Parrott at (970) 304-6496 x3745.

WCR 49/44 Intersection Improvements Public Works in currently in the process of completing right-of-way and utility relocations for future safety improvements to WCR 49 and WCR 44 intersection. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) awarded Weld County a Hazard Elimination (HES) grant for $828,000. In order to address the safety issues, crews will realign the existing offset on WCR 44 and will cut the hill on WCR 49 to address the sight distance concerns. In addition, this project will include widening the intersection to its ultimate design of four lanes of concrete pavement with turn lanes. The design was completed by SEH in June with construction anticipated to begin in spring of 2015.

During construction, WCR 49 will remain open. If you have any questions, please contact the Project Manager, Richard White at (970) 304-6496 x3742.

TOWN OF KEENESBURG SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR FULL-TIME POSITION

Please visit www.townofkeenesburg.com for an application, full job description and requirements for the position of Assistant Town Treasurer.

The Town of Keenesburg offers a full benefit package, and pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience and has a range of $14.82-$21.76 per hour.

Please submit a completed application, your resume and a cover letter. Applications may be submitted either via email to keenesburgclerk@rtebb.net or fax 303-732-0599, or in person at 140 S. Main Street, Keenesburg, Co 80643, or by mail at Town of Keenesburg, attn: Town Clerk, P.O. Box 312, Keenesburg, CO 80643.

Applications must be received by July 31, 2014.

The Town of Keenesburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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2014 U.S. Petroleum Refinery Update: Capacity Edges Up, Ownership Shifts

July 15, 2014

Korner Kitchen Talk

by Bob Grand et al The drama never seems to stop. The office of the President seems to slip and slide, one inept effort after another. There is a fundamental competency issue. Managing Cook County politics are one thing but the United States of America is quite another. Listening to the current tv ads supporting Mark Udall against Cory Gardner, we keep hearing about the Republican War on Woman. This, from a group that calls for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bater Ginzberg to resign so that the President can appoint a younger Justice.

Imagine if a Republican said that! What about the Obama administration’s war on every man, woman and child in America. Is no one concerned about where we are headed as a country? We are a nation of laws, that is what makes us what we are. Federal office holders swear an oath to uphold the Constitution and enforce the laws of the United States. Not just the ones we like. We are on a very slippery slope when we can pick and choose the laws we wish to enforce and ignore or change the ones we do not like. Who is concerned about what we are doing to the future of our young people?

Richard Nixon must be turning in his grave. Where is our attorney general? What happened to his oath of office? We have allowed an environment to be created where the bureaucrats think they are above us all. They know better than the people. They forget that they work for the people. Congratulations to the federal judge who is beginning to take the IRS to task. What about the rest of them? It appears the VA’s effort to punish whistle blowers permeates that organization, not just one or two rogue people. What is the Department of Justice going to do about it? It is time to address it, not smile and nod.

Some people should lose their jobs, their retirements and in some cases go to jail. Why is that not being pursued? We need to send a message to the bureaucrats that they work for the people not themselves.

We need to take a hard look at the 10th amendment. If more things are at the state level there would be more of a chance that something could be done as opposed to the never, never world of no accountability in Washington D.C. Not all states would do well but they should have a chance. Having state control would give the people at least a chance to regain control. Contact your representative and let him know how you feel.

As of January 1, 2014, there were 139 operating refineries and three idle refineries with total atmospheric crude oil distillation capacity (ACDU) of 17.9 million barrels per calendar day (bbl/cd), a 101,000-bbl/cd increase in capacity from January 1, 2013. In 2013, four refineries changed ownership, continuing the trend of a handful of sales each year.

This information is detailed in EIA’s recently released Refinery Capacity Report, which surveys U.S. refinery ownership and capacity annually at the start of each year.

What is calendar day capacity?

Barrels per calendar day is a measure of the amount of input that a distillation unit can process in a 24hour period under usual operating conditions. It takes into account both planned and unplanned maintenance.

Valero Energy Corporation remains the largest U.S. refiner, with total ACDU capacity of more than 1.9 million bbl/cd.

Exxon Mobil Corporation is second at almost 1.9 million bbl/cd. With the purchase of the Texas City refinery from BP, Marathon Petroleum Corporation became the third-largest refiner, with a capacity of 1.7 million bbl/cd. Marathon is calling the refinery Galveston Bay to distinguish it from the much smaller Texas Colorado U.S. Senator Mark Udall Denver Office: 303-650-7820 City refinery Marathon had already owned. Phillips 66 fell to fourth-largest and Motiva remained fifth-largest. Combined, these five companies own 45% of total U.S. refining caColorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennett Denver Office: 303-455-7600 pacity. With its purchase of the Carson refinery, Tesoro became the largest refiner on the West Coast. The concentration of refinery ownership in other regions is mostly unchanged Colorado House District 4 from last year. PBF Energy Corp and Marathon Petroleum still lead the East Coast and Representative Cory Gardner Greeley Office: 970-351-6007 Midwest in refining capacity, respectively. Valero has the most capacity in the Gulf Coast region, and Suncor has the most capacity in the Rocky Mountains.

In 2013, Nustar Refining sold its San Antonio, Texas, refinery (16,112 bbl/cd) to Calumet Specialty Products Partners. BP sold two refineries in 2013, one in Texas City, Texas (451,000 bbl/cd), to Marathon Petroleum Corporation, and a second in Carson, California (251,000 bbl/cd), to Tesoro Corporation. Tesoro sold its Ewa Beach (Kapolei), Hawaii, Residents of Colorado’s 13th Judicial District (Kit Carson, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, refinery (93,500 bbl/cd) to Par Petroleum Corp.

Sedgwick, Washington and Yuma Counties) who have an interest in the state’s foster-care Principal contributors: T. Mason Hamilton, Julie Harris system or dependency and neglect cases are invited to attend a seminar in Fort Morgan on From the US Energy Information Administration website: http://www.eia.gov/ August 15, 2014, on permanent child placement to learn about the benefits for children of todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=16911 permanency.

Permanent placement for children is important because children who “age out” of the foster-care system lose benefits and, lacking a family to return to or for support, may not know how to live independently.

“Children placed outside their homes face many challenges during their formative years.

The lack of permanency is one of those challenges,” said 13th Judicial District Chief Judge Michael K. Singer. “The courts, the child welfare system, the legal profession, and the community all benefit when we focus together on the goal of finding permanent homes for these young people. The goal of this seminar is to hear from professionals, community organizations, and other interested persons concerning the best methods of achieving permanency for vulnerable children.”

The idea of the seminar sprang from a Colorado Judicial Branch workshop for experts in dependency and neglect cases in the fall of 2013. During the workshop, two youths spoke about their experiences in the state’s foster-care system, and an idea to bring them to the 13th Judicial District to speak grew to a district-wide seminar on permanency.

Those two youths will be among the speakers during the seminar, scheduled from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Fort Morgan High School Auditorium, 709 E. Riverview Avenue in Fort Morgan. Attorneys who attend will receive continuing legal education credits, and all attendees will be offered breakfast, a snack and lunch. There is no cost to attend the seminar.

Other speakers include people involved with permanency roundtables, which consist of members involved in a child’s case who get together and help guide permanency decisions for the specific child; and members of the Office of the Child’s Representative, Respondent Parents’ Counsel, the Family Justice Information System and the Court Improvement Program.

For more information or to reserve a seat at the seminar, please contact Amanda Lindsey at amanda.lindsey@judicial.state.co.us by August 8, 2014. There is also information on Facebook under the group 2014 13th Judicial District Permanency Seminar. If attendees plan on taking notes they will need to bring something to write on as there is not a writing surface available in the auditorium.

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The Colorado Cleantech Industries Association

By: Chris Shapard, Executive Director, Colorado Cleantech Industries Association Founded in 2008, the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association (CCIA) is a statewide organization dedicated to promoting Colorado’s cleantech industry. So what is cleantech?

Through a definition shared by most in our space, cleantech encompasses renewable energy generation, the advanced energy infrastructure, water and wastewater, air quality, energy storage, materials, energy efficient buildings and cleaner transportation. With this definition in mind, CCIA impacts Colorado’s policies, people, products and programs that drive the expansion of a cleaner energy economy.

At its core, CCIA exists to help support Colorado’s energy innovators and expand the state’s clean energy portfolio.

We do this through an active public policy agenda, a busy networking and educational component, a focus on bringing capital to the state and ongoing industry outreach. As a membership organization, we work to connect members to one another, create collaborative business opportunities and market the state’s energy expertise across the country.

In Colorado, we are extraordinarily fortunate to find ourselves at the center of just about every form of energy resource. We’re also an epicenter for innovation, education, entrepreneurship and collaboration. When we bring all of these pieces together, we find opportunities for cleantech and traditional energy to work together towards a cheaper, cleaner, more sustainable and secure energy future.

It is only natural, given the state’s energy mix, that we looked to partner with the natural gas community. Natural gas has been flexing its considerable muscle in the clean energy arena and we applaud the industry’s heightened culture of innovation and collaboration.

We are pleased to be working with a broad set of technology companies who are crossing once competitive lines in order to work together towards an “all of the above” energy mix.

Traditional energy companies are exploring clean technologies that will allow them to stay out in front of emerging environmental and energy regulations. In fact, we see large traditional energy companies as important drivers of cleantech innovation. In support of a collaborative approach to energy generation and development, we are introducing an Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge on October 2, 2014. As the oil and gas industry has expanded, environmental issues, resource usage and quality concerns have followed. Through the Challenge, we will be working with national oil and gas leaders to identify technology solutions for these pressing concerns. In mid-July, a call for technology products and solutions will be nationally distributed and interested cleantech companies will enter a competitive process by which 12 will be selected to present their technologies to the oil and gas majors. For example, we expect to hear from innovative companies looking to provide solutions related to carbon capture and storage, air pollution mitigation, and water treatment technologies.

CCIA is at the forefront of a strategy for integration, not just of renewables but also for cleantech sectors such as energy efficiency, transportation, storage, air and water. In partnership with the state’s traditional energy resources, all are important players in the cooperative development and implementation of energy solutions.

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Fair and Just Statewide Ballot Measures Headed Towards Voters

Two statewide ballot measures have surpassed the halfway point for valid signatures needed to qualify for Colorado’s ballot in November. The measures create a fair compensation system for communities supporting oil and gas activities and provide voters with a financially transparent initiative process.

Ballot Initiative #121 has more than 55,000 signatures, while Ballot Initiative #137 has over 59,800 signatures. Both are expected to go before voters in November. The state requires each initiative collect 86,105 valid signatures by Aug. 4 to make the ballot.

“Voters are signing these measures rapidly because they see they are about fairness and providing all Coloradans with a level playing field,” said Karen Crummy, communications director for Protecting Colorado’s Environment, Economy, and Energy Independence, an issue committee supporting the two measures. “Unlike other initiatives out for signatures, these measures are positive: They help voters receive critical information so they can make informed decisions and ensure local communities get their financial fair-share.”

Ballot Initiative #121 creates a fair and just system by only distributing state revenues generated from oil and natural gas production to those communities that support it. Communities that ban oil and natural gas development would not be unfairly rewarded by receiving the industry’s financial benefits. In 2012, Colorado’s oil and natural gas industry generated $1.6 billion in revenues for schools, roads and other public services.

Ballot Initiative #137 lets voters know up-front what a proposed measure will cost taxpayers. An estimated fiscal impact statement will accompany every initiative petition circulated for signatures. Before they sign their name to put a measure on the ballot, voters will see the potential price-tag.

More information on the ballot initiatives: Initiative #121: A local community acting outside of state law to limit oil and gas activities should not benefit financially, especially when its actions could result in the loss of jobs and state revenue and strip private property owners, including mineral owners, of developing their property in the manner they choose. (Full text at http://www.leg.state.co.us/LCS/ Initiative%20Referendum/1314InitRefr.nsf/acd7e51d3fc2b60b87257a3700571f9f/ fa78abb975d028a387257ca1007c61ee/$FILE/2013-2014%23121.pdf) Initiative #137: This increases transparency in future ballot processes and gives voters information on the estimated fiscal impact before they sign an initiative petition at the signature gathering phase. (Read full text at http://www.leg.state.co.us/LCS/Initiative%20Referendum/1314InitRefr.nsf/acd7e51d3fc2b60b87257a3700571f9f/712c12 4a6cbc0a7087257ca2007e0a61/$FILE/2013-2014%23137.pdf) Protecting Colorado’s Environment, Economy, and Energy Independence was formed as an issue committee in Colorado and can accept donations from natural persons, political parties, other issue committees, business entities other than corporations, corporations and labor unions, federal PACs, and federal 527 organizations. Donations to Protecting Colorado’s Environment, Economy, and Energy Independence are not tax-deductible.

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July 15, 2014

Northeast Weld County Fair in New Raymer Set for July 17-20

Please join us in New Raymer July 18 and 19, 2014, for the 65th Annual Northeast Weld County Fair and Rodeo.

The fair promises to be full of fun and interesting activities. All are invited to show up in New Raymer for a great time! The two days are jam packed with all kinds of events for young and old alike.

The Northeast Weld County Fair is open to all northeast Weld County 4-H and FFA members (may show one year prior to 4-H age) in good standing and past and present community members. For information contact Bryce Carlson, fair manager, at 580.2975 or Bob Willich, Drylander president, at 735.2663.

The Friday afternoon activity features the Junior Rodeo. All participants need to be active 4-H or FFA members of northeast Weld County. There is a $1 entry fee per head of livestock and per Friday arena event entry. Saturday afternoon’s rodeo is open to permanent residents of the participating communities. Entry fee for Saturday open arena events is $5 per event per person. Team roping for local ropers will be featured on Friday and Saturday.

For those 8 years of age and younger we have the “world famous” pet class, a stick horse barrel race, a bucket calf contest, and a tiny tot pig showmanship contest. These special contests are being held for the pre-4-H age little ones. BUCKET CALF CONTEST—Contestant must be capable of handling the calf. Calves must be contestant’s calf. Calves cannot be shown in any other class including the pet class. Calves may be brought in on Friday and may leave after the class. They do not need to return on Saturday. PET CLASS—No cattle or horses allowed. Any animal shown in this class may not be entered in any other class. STICK HORSE BARREL RACE—Participants may not be entered in the tiny tot division of the barrel race arena event. Participants will be divided into two age divisions. This is a timed event. Participants must run the correct pattern to be eligible for division prizes. TINY TOT PIG SHOWMANSHIP--Don’t have to bring your own pig; you can borrow one!

New Raymer/Stoneham Fire Department Sponsors Pancake Breakfast Saturday Morning.

Everyone is invited to the pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday morning, July 19, 7-8:30 a.m. It will be held at the fairgrounds and is being sponsored by the New Raymer/Stoneham Fire Department. Donations will be greatly appreciated! Start your day out right by joining friends and neighbors for breakfast at the fair!

Lots of Good Food--Roast Beef Barbecue and a Fajita Feed Steve and Charlotte Norgren and Family will be serving up some delicious barbecue both nights of the fair. Friday’s roast beef barbecue runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with the Fajita Feed scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lunch is available both days with hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, and homemade pie. The New Raymer FFA Chapter will be selling cold drinks and sno cones.

Dance the Night Away A dance will be held at the New Raymer Community Center from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. to conclude Saturday’s activities. Everyone is invited to attend.

Cowboy Church Everyone is invited to the fairgrounds on Sunday morning, July 20, 10:00 a.m. for Cowboy Church. There will be a coffee, juice and rolls available as well as music and fellowship. The message will be delivered by Ken Holzworth and Deb Walker. Come join us to cap off the 65th edition of the Northeast Weld County Fair and to celebrate this great tradition. See you there!!

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The Weld County 4ǦH Foundation thanks the following list of individuals and businesses who have contributed to the Jean Hoshiko Memorial Endowment which will establish a Weld County 4ǦH Extension Agent position.

We’ve reached 24% of our goal, but we still have a ways to go to ensure 4ǦH programs for Weld County youth.

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Kathleen Clemons Sean & Rebecca Conway Alvie & Janet Rothe Judy Stevens & Regan Romero

Anschutz Foundation

John & Delia Haefeli

Weld County 4-H Leaders Council

William & Marjorie Frank

George W. Doering Family Foundation

Weld County 4-H Leaders Council in memory of Karen Helus

Weld County 4-H Youth Executive Council

Crow Creek 4-H

J-9 Crop Insurance Agency

Jack & Florence Annan

To donate, contact Keith Maxey at (970) 304Ǧ6535 or donate online at www.weld4h.org

July 15, 2014

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COGCC Halts Activity at Injection Well; Seeks Additional Review

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission this week directed High Sierra Water Services to stop disposing wastewater into one of its Weld County injection wells.

The company agreed to a 20-day halt to wastewater injection as a cautionary step the COGCC believes necessary to gather and further analyze more information to determine whether injection at the site is tied to recent seismic activity recorded within the general vicinity of the well.

Ongoing monitoring by a team of University of Colorado seismologists has picked up additional evidence of low-level seismic activity near the injection site, including a 2.6-magnitude event Monday afternoon. The additional data comes after a 3.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Greeley area May 31.

“In light of the findings of CU’s team, we think it’s important we review additional data, bring in additional expertise and closely review the history of injection at this site in order to more fully understand any potential link to seismicity and use of this disposal well,” said COGCC director Matt Lepore.

The COGCC will undertake several actions over the shutdown period to include: evaluation of baseline, historical seismic activity; continued coordination with the CU team; coordination with the U.S. Geological Survey and Colorado Geological Survey; evaluation of other disposal wells in the area; and a detailed review of data associated with the well in question, including further examination of injection rates, pressures and volumes.

The company immediately agreed to COGCC’s request, and shut the well down on Monday.

Energy Ban Proponents Caught Violating Their Promise to the State Supreme Court CFRR Challenge Results in Proponents Stopping Signature Drive on #85

Proponents of the anti-energy ballot measures supported by Congressman Jared Polis have been caught violating a promise they made to the Colorado Supreme Court by circulating petitions on two conflicting ballot measures, initiatives 85 and 88.

The Polis measures were challenged in the Supreme Court for, among other things, presenting voters with confusing and contradictory ballot titles. In briefs filed with the Supreme Court, the proponents had promised that they “will only circulate petitions for and seek to place one of these alternative and conflicting initiatives on the ballot.”

Yet, on Wednesday, proponents for the Polis-backed initiatives announced they were going to do just the opposite of what they promised the Supreme Court. That announcement sparked a petition from Coloradans for Responsible Reform (CFRR) coalition members asking the Supreme Court to bar proponents from gathering signatures on both #85 (setting 1,500 foot setbacks for oil and gas drilling) and #88 (setting 2,000 foot setbacks).

“Congressman Polis’ campaign operatives have been duplicitous from the beginning,” said CFRR spokesman Dan Hopkins. “It’s clear their goal is to ban oil and gas production in Colorado but they keep claiming otherwise. Then they cast multiple lines trying to see which one would catch a fish and when those lines became tangled, they tried to rewrite history.”

When one reporter asked a Polis operative to comment on the CFRRbacked petition, the operative called the petition “completely spurious” and said they had never promised to not circulate petitions on conflicting measures. A few hours later, they admitted to another reporter they “did make a representation that we wouldn’t collect signatures on more than one” and they were going to stop collecting signatures on one of the conflicting proposals - Initiative #85.

CFRR has also filed a complaint with the Secretary of State’s Office alleging that Polis’ campaign organization violated state campaign finance laws by failing to report contributions. Hopkins noted, “These people have tried to trick the Supreme Court, the Secretary of State and the people of Colorado. Voters have to ask, can we trust them?”

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Johnstown Barbecue Days Breaks Attendance Records

by Chuck Parks Johnstown’s annual Barbecue Days celebration broke all previous records this year.

Devin Davis, Barbecue Days committee co-chair and Clair Hull Chairman presented the post Barbecue Days report to Johnstown Town Council at the June 16th meeting of the Johnstown Board of Trustees. Attendance at the parade was estimated at over 9,000 and well over 6,000 at the park. “The park was packed the entire day,” remarked Davis.

The committee also sold 600 dinner tickets, and both performances of the play “Nonsense in the North Woods,” performed to pack houses with Saturday’s performance completely sold out. Councilman Troy Mellon asked the committee chairman whose Johnstown Rotary Club at the BBQ wife was also the play director Cathy Hull if they could add a matinee performance on Saturday due to the popularity of the production. “We are considering it, the talent we have right here in our own town is amazing, they did a great job,” responded Hull.

All 72 vendor spaces were sold out with a waiting list in case anyone dropped out last minute. And all of the parade spaces were occupied. Davis and Hull reported that this year the committee added a stage which was a massive help for the organizers when announcements needed to be made and was a popular venue addition. Davis reported that if the event keeps growing we will need to extend the activity area out of the park and down onto the local neighborhood streets.

Every year BBQ Days has grown not Johnstown Senior Center at Johnstown BBQ only in size, but in quality. More family friendly events and variation in food offerings just begin to round out the improvements. With the addition of the stage the street dance was moved to the park and saw an increased attendance. Over all an incredible job performed by local volunteers that truly show cased our town pride and the fact that we love living here. Mayor Mark Romanowski informed Davis and Hull, “You two and the rest of the committee should be commended for the time and effort you put in. Each year is better than the previous one.”

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Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commision Frequently Asked Questions About Hydraulic Fracturing

Hydraulic fracturing, commonly referred to as fracing, is the process of creating small cracks, or fractures, in underground geological formations to allow oil or natural gas to flow into the wellbore and thereby increase production. Prior to initiating hydraulic fracturing, engineers and geoscientists study and model the physical characteristics of the hydrocarbon bearing rock formation, including its permeability, porosity and thickness.

Using this information, they design the process to keep the resulting fractures within the target formation. In Colorado, the target formation is often more than 7,000 feet below the ground surface and more than 5,000 feet below any drinking water aquifers.

To fracture the formation, special fracturing fluids are injected down the well bore and into the formation. These fluids typically consist of water, sand, and chemical additives.

The pressure created by injecting the fluid opens the fractures. Sand is carried into the fractures by the fluid and keeps the fractures open to increase the flow of oil or natural gas to the well bore. The chemicals serve a variety of purposes, including increasing viscosity, reducing friction, controlling bacteria, and decreasing corrosion. Following the treatment, much of the fracturing fluid flows back up the well bore and is collected at the surface in tanks or lined pits.

Why is hydraulic fracturing necessary in Colorado?

Most of the hydrocarbon bearing formations in Colorado have low porosity and permeability. These formations would not produce economic quantities of hydrocarbons without hydraulic fracturing. Fracture treatment of oil and gas wells in Colorado began in the 1970s and has evolved since then. Recent technological advances combine multi-stage fracture treatment with horizontal drilling.

What chemicals are used in fracing?

Approximately 99.5% of the fracing fluid volume is water and sand. Other typical ingredients include friction reducers, gelling agents and biocides. In Colorado, potassium chloride (KCI) is a common additive and can constitute 2% to 4% of the fracing fluid.

Are fracing chemicals dangerous?

Fracing chemicals are similar to other industrial or household chemicals which must be handled properly. For certain chemicals, safe work practices, proper site preparation, and

attentive handling are required to ensure that employees, the public, and the environment are protected. The COGCC requires an operator to maintain an inventory of the chemical products used downhole or stored at a well site for use downhole, including fracing fluids.

Such chemicals must also have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), which are readily available at a central location for all personnel on the job site. The MSDSs outline the hazards associated with the chemicals and the appropriate steps to protect the user and the environment.

Does hydraulic fracturing greatly increase the pressures on a gas well, including the well casing and cementing?

Hydraulic fracturing involves injection pressures that exceed those of the geologic formation. In practice, however, the well casing and cementing are designed to manage these pressures. In Colorado, the COGCC requires that the well components be designed to manage the site and reservoir specific pressures. Rule 317.d mandates that well casings be “planned and maintained” to “prevent the migration of oil, gas or water from one (1) horizon to another.” Rules 317.g and 317.h set forth specific cementing requirements. And Rule 317.j requires production casing to be “adequately pressure tested for conditions anticipated to be encountered during completion and production operations.”

In addition, Rule 341 requires operators to monitor the well’s bradenhead pressure during hydraulic fracturing and to report promptly to the COGCC any significant pressure increase. Monitoring these pressures helps to indicate if hydraulic fracturing fluids have escaped the target formation.

Does hydraulic fracturing greatly increase the volumes of liquids which must be managed?

Oil and gas development typically involves large volumes of liquids, which may include liquid hydrocarbons, produced water, and fracturing fluids. The COGCC estimates that fracturing fluids constitute about 9% of the total liquids generated by or used for oil and gas development. To ensure that all such liquids are properly managed, the COGCC has adopted a variety of regulations, including Rules 206 (compliance checklists), 209 (protection of water-bearing formations), 317 (general drilling operations), 317A (special drilling operations), 317B (public water system protection), 324A (pollution prevention), 604 (oil and gas facilities), 608 (coalbed methane wells), 902 (general and special pits), 903 (pit permitting), 904 (pit lining), 905 (pit closure), 907 (waste management), 908 (centralized waste management), 1002 (stormwater management), and 1003 (interim reclamation). These regulations were comprehensively updated in 2008. Under these updated regulations, Colorado operators are improving their water management. For example, the percentage of well pads utilizing closed loop or pitless drilling systems has increased from 31% in January 2010 to 79% in March 2011.

How is groundwater protected?

The COGCC requires all wells to be constructed with cemented surface and production casing to isolate fresh water aquifers from the hydrocarbon zone. The steel casing and surrounding layers of cement protect the drinking water aquifers that the wellbore penetrates. Surface casing is required to extend 50 feet below the base of the freshwater aquifer to seal it off from any possible migration of fluids associated with oil and gas development. The production casing cement is required to be verified by a specialized well survey (cement bond log) on all wells.

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Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commision Frequently Asked Questions About Hydraulic Fracturing

After it is determined that the well is capable of producing oil or natural gas, a tubing string is set to provide an added layer of separation between the oil or natural gas stream and freshwater aquifer. The multiple layers of steel and cement used to construct an oil or natural gas well, when properly installed, provide several layers of protection to prevent the contamination of freshwater zones.

How much water is used to frac a well?

Water is the primary component of most fracing fluids. The amount of water needed to frac a well in Colorado depends on the geologic basin, the formation, and the well. For example, approximately 50,000 to 300,000 gallons may be used to frac a shallow coalbed methane well in the Raton Basin, while approximately 800,000 to 2 million gallons may be used to frac a deeper tight sand gas well in the Piceance Basin. In the DJ Basin, approximately 250,000 gallons may be used to frac a vertical well, while up to 5 million gallons may be used to frac a horizontal well.

How much is one million gallons of water?

One million gallons is the amount of water consumed by: A 1,000 megawatt coal-fired power plant in 2.5 hours A golf course in 5 days 1.5 acres of corn in a season While these represent continuing consumption, the water used for fracing is a one-time use, and the flowback water can often be reused or recycled.

Has the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission undertaken any studies relating to the potential for seismic activity as a result of drilling?

Colorado is very familiar with “induced seismicity” related to human activity tied to a variety of processes, including the deep underground injection of waste. The Colorado Geological Survey and the Colorado School of Mines, as well as the University of Colorado, have a wealth of data on these matters and the COGCC can and does turn to these institutions for assistance. Tens of thousands of oil and gas wells in Colorado have been hydraulically fractured without notable geological impacts.

Please describe Colorado’s process for permitting oil and gas wells?

Anyone seeking to drill a natural gas or oil well in Colorado must submit a Form 2, Application for Permit to Drill (“APD”), under COGCC Rule 303.a. The APD includes information on the well location, formations and spacing, and drilling plans and procedures, including the casing, cementing, and blowout preventer. This information is reviewed by engineers and permit technicians at the COGCC, and additional conditions are imposed where necessary to protect public health and the environment.

Applicants must also submit a Form 2A, Oil and Gas Location Assessment, for the well pad and certain related facilities under Rule 303.b. The Location Assessment contains information about the location, including information about the equipment to be used, nearby improvements, surface and ground water, access roads, current and future land uses, and soils. This information is reviewed by environmental professionals at the COGCC, and conditions of approval can be imposed where necessary to protect public health and the environment.

All Location Assessments and associated APDs are subject to public notice and at least 20 days of public comment under Rule 305. Special notice is provided to the local government, the surface owner, and, across most of the state, the owners of surface property within 500 feet.

Operators are also required to consult with the surface owner and the local government in locating certain facilities under Rule 306. If a proposed well pad is located in important wildlife habitat, then the COGCC will consult with the Colorado Division of Wildlife. If the operator seeks a variance from certain environmental regulations or the local government requests, then the COGCC will consult with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Following staff review and any consultation and public comment, Location Assessments and APDs are approved by the COGCC Director. The COGCC may attach technically feasible and economically practicable conditions of approval under Rule 305, and, as noted above, the COGCC often does so to protect public health and the environment. In addition, applicants must provide financial assurance to the State under Rule 304 and the 700 Series of Rules. Following the drilling and completion of the well, additional reporting requirements apply under Rules 308A, 308B, and 309.

How does the COGCC confirm that operators are complying with its regulations?

The COGCC actively monitors and inspects oil and gas drilling and production operations. Operators are required to have approved permits and provide as-constructed completion reports under Rules 308A and 308B, which are verified by inspections. The COGCC preformed more than 17,000 inspections during 2010, most of which were unannounced.

What type of agency reporting is required?

Under Rules 308A and 308B, an operator is required to submit to the COGCC completion reports providing information on the cemented surface casing which isolates the freshwater aquifer. The operator must also provide information on the cemented production casing, which isolates the hydrocarbon producing zone. This information includes the size and amount of casing used in the well, in addition to the amount of cement used to seal off the casing from the surrounding earth. The report will detail the locations where the fracing occurred. It will also note any additional operational equipment installed in the wellbore.

What is the likelihood of a spill at the wellhead during the fracing process?

Spills at the wellhead during fracing activities are relatively rare. The piping and fracing equipment used to transport fluids to the wellhead are inspected and pressure tested prior to the start of each fracture treatment. The equipment is pressure rated and continuous monitoring occurs during operations to ensure that pressures remain below the safetyrated pressure levels. Raw chemicals are maintained inside lined secondary containment areas to catch any releases before they can migrate off the site. Likewise, the sites are specifically constructed to contain any releases on the wellsite.

Excerpted From the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission website - http:// cogcc.state.co.us/Announcements/Hot_Topics/Hydraulic_Fracturing/Frequent_Questions_about_Hydraulic%20Fracturing.pdf

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AS OUR TOUCH GETS LIGHTER…

THE OPPORTUNITIES GROW LARGER.

Our business is about more than exploration and production. It’s about improving the lives of those around us by helping the communities in which we live and work grow and prosper. It’s about providing our employees with opportunities to make positive contributions and constantly challenging ourselves to fif ind better solutions. It’s about continuously striving to be a better industry partner and leaving behind a legacy of sustainability wherever we can.

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Weld County Fair Set for July 23-28

cont. from Page 1 On Tuesday, July 22nd the Open Division is judged in the West Conference Rooms of the Event Center. The public is welcome to come watch these judges make their decisions.

The Weld County Goat Breeders Association hosts it annual Weld County Bred and Fed Market Goat Show is in the Event Center.

The Fair KICK OFF DAY is Wednesday, July 23rd with all exhibits open and the Field Crops and Vegetables being judged in the Event Center Main Hall and the Market Goat Show including Showmanship is in the Event Center Main Hall as well.

Encana Corporation the sponsor of the Premier Exhibitor Contest will be hosting an Ice Cream Social.

Thursday, July 24th is Youth Day sponsored by Blackriver LLC. The day begins with a Free Pancake Breakfast put on by the Weld County Farm Bureau. At noon Blackriver LLC is hosting activities for youth including a catered lunch provided by La Loma Mexican Restaurant, a performance by Mariylnn Clements and The Colorado Electric Rain band, an Instagram Scavenger Hunt and give aways at the the Pavilion. We have our Dairy Show and Dairy Heifer sale in the North Oval and Sheep Show in the Event Center. This evening Beef Blow n Go Showmanship is in the North Oval and Rabbit Showmanship in the Event Center.

Friday, July 25th is Senior Day sponsored by Noble Energy and there are lots of activities for our Seniors at the Pavilion including Vic Anderson the Yodeling Cowboy, lunch and games. Our Beef Show at the North Oval, Poultry Showmanship in the Event Center, Miniature Horse Show in the Warm Up Arena and the Weld County Swine Breeders Association Show in the Exhibition Building are also going on. We have free admission to Centennial Village all day.

At 5:00 the Weld County Fair Open Roping begins in the Grandstand Arena.

Saturday, July 26th is Community Day sponsored by University of Colorado Health. The Swine Show is in the Exhibition Building and Poultry and Rabbit shows in the Event Center. The Garden Tractor Pulling Contest is in the Grandstand Arena. Our 4th Annual Fiddle Fest fiddling contest goes on all day at the Pavilion. In the evening Open Roping is in the Grandstand Arena again and the Catch It

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Contests take place in the North Oval. There is a Fair Dance under the Grandstand Arena South stands. Centennial Village admission is free all day.

Sunday, July 27th is Family Fun Day sponsored by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation with fun family activities. The Bucket Calf Show and Large Animal All Around Showmanship contest are held in the North Oval while the Small Animal All Around Showmanship contest is in the Event Center. Over in the Grandstand Arena there is a Youth Rodeo presented

by Circle A Family Rodeo. The 2014 Vette Fest Car Show put on by the Corvettes West Car Club is in the Southeast Oval. After the Bucket Calf show we have our Fair Parade. Centennial Village admission is free. Our FREE BBQ is under the Pavilion followed by the Awards Ceremony when we find out who our All Around Showmanship and Premier Exhibitor winners are.

The Junior Livestock Sale is on Monday July 28th in the Event Center.

There is a Sandpile for Fun in the center of the park every day during Fair with lots of buckets and construction equipment to keep everyone busy. Beginning July 25th and running through July 27th we have Wagon Rides around the Oval, in the South Oval we have the Young Guns Wild West Show geared toward the 3 to 10 year old crowd, WOW Bubbles and Face Painting for all to enjoy and LaserOps laser tag. On Sunday, July 27th the Barnyard Buddies will be here. All these fun activities are FREE. You can find our complete schedule including dates, times and locations on our website at www.weldcountyfair.com.

Weld County Fair offers the opportunity to see the fantastic projects that our 4-H and FFA youth and community members have completed. You may just find out that a family member, friend or neighbor is an exhibitor at the Fair. Whether you like rockets or quilts, rabbits or goats, cakes or photography there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Weld County Fair. So bring the family, friends and neighbors to fair for lots to see and do for FREE. After you have visited the fair and seen it all and done it all you will want to put your feet up, grab a cold drink and mark the calendar for next year’s fair which will run July 25th through August 3, 2015!

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Wiggins Fourth of July Blowout

CONGRATULATIONS ZACH MARVIN 2014 Encana High School Scholarship Recipient Zach recently graduated from Weld Central High School with a 4.077 GPA, and is planning to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wyoming.

He is involved in his student council and the National Honor Society.

Zach gives back to his community by making Thanksgiving dinners for those less fortunate and cleaning up the local fairgrounds on a regular basis.

Each year Encana awards multiple $10,000 college scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in an oil and gas industryrelated field of study.

Join us in congratulating Zach.

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37th Annual Lochbuie Lions July 4 Pancake Breakfast

Keystone XL Pipeline

The United States and Canada enjoy the largest trading partnership across the longest peaceful border in the world. Getting more North American energy from our neighbor and ally would reduce U.S. reliance on energy resources from less stable regions, create American jobs, increase domestic energy supplies and strengthen national security. The Keystone XL pipeline expansion would provide a significant boost to U.S. energy security, bringing more than 800,000 barrels of oil per day to U.S. refineries – from Canada and the U.S. Bakken region. Crude imports from Canada could reach 4 million barrels a day by 2030, about twice what we currently import from the Persian Gulf.

Approval of the full Keystone XL pipeline, now in its fifth year of review, also could support 42,000 jobs and put $2 billion in workers’ pockets during its construction. According to a 2011 CERI study, full development of the oil sands could support more than 500,000 additional jobs in the U.S. by 2035.

The U.S. government’s own environmental review indicates that the Keystone XL pipeline would “have a degree of safety over any other,” offering a safe, practical way to bring not just more Canadian oil to U.S. refineries but also domestic production from our upper plains states. This is good for consumers, good for U.S. jobs, good for energy and economic security and certainly serves our national interest.

From the American Petroleum Institute website - http://www.api.org/policy-and-issues/policyitems/keystone-xl/keystone-xl-pipeline

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Groundwater Sampling & Monitoring Rules: COGCC Rules 609 and 318.e.(4)

Water sampling and monitoring in Colorado is not new. Government orders and area specific rules have been in existence for over a decade. Many operators also participate in the COGA Voluntary Baseline Sampling Program, developed to continue to demonstrate that drilling operations do and have not compromised the quality of Colorado’s important water resources.

In January 2013, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) approved the most rigorous statewide mandatory groundwater sampling and monitoring rules in the United States: They are the only rules that require pre- and post-drilling sampling. Both rules, 609 and 318.e.(4), become effective on May 1, 2013.

Overview The purpose of the new COGCC water sampling rules is to gather baseline water quality data prior to oil and gas development and after drilling and completion operations, and they are the only of their kind. The pre- and postwater quality sampling data generated by this new rule will be a part of the larger COGCC database, which, when compiled with all of COGCC’s historic water sampling data, will be the most comprehensive water quality database in the country.

It is important to collect groundwater samples prior to drilling and completion operations to establish baseline conditions since contaminants can occur in groundwater naturally (e.g., selenium, methane), from agricultural activity, septic system use, household chemical use/disposal, the age and composition of the plumbing pipes, or other industrial activity. Additional testing after drilling and completion activities is also important to monitor for potential changes in water quality or the presence of contaminants over time.

Key Points: COGCC Rule 609 • Requires oil and gas operators to sample all Available Water Sources, with a cap of four, within one-half (1/2) mile radius of a proposed Oil and Gas well, Multi-Well Site, or Dedicated Injection Well. Water Sources include registered water wells, permitted or adjudicated springs, and certain monitoring wells.

• While operators may select the sampling locations;, the rule sets forth a hierarchy of preferred water sources. For example, locations closest to the well and maintained domestic water wells are preferred and locations in a radial pattern are also preferred for sampling.

• The operator must perform one initial sampling and two subsequent samples at the same locations as the initial sampling.

• Initial samples are to be taken within 12 months of setting conductor pipe.

• Two follow-up samples are required after completion, the first between six and twelve months and a second follow-up between sixty and seventy-two months.

• Operators will be able to utilize existing samples, provided they meet all other criteria.

• Rule 609 provides for certain variances: An operator may request a variance if no available water sources are located within one-half mile of the proposed well or the water sources are improperly maintained or nonoperational.

• All wells in the Greater Wattenberg Area (GWA) (318A) and coalbed methane wells (Rule 608) follow theirown respective sampling and monitoring rules.

Key Points: COGCC Rule 318A.e.

• This modified rule was adopted in the GWA due to the combination of energy development, agriculture, and other industrial and residential use unique to the area.

• Operators in the GWA will be required to sample one source per governmental quarter section both before and after drilling.

• Operators may select the sampling locations; if there is more than one available water well within the quarter section, or one-half mile, then similar to Rule 609, the rule sets forth a hierarchy of preferred water sources.

• The initial sampling event must be conducted within 12 months of setting the conductor pipe. Subsequent monitoring must be conducted between 6 and 12 months after completion.

• No baseline samples need to be taken if an established location was sampled up to 60 months prior to spud.

Excerpted from the Colorado Oil and Gas Association website - http://www. coga.org/FactSheets/GroundwaterFastFacts.pdf

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Joseph T. Christen Joseph T. Christen, 85, of Roggen, CO passed away June 25, 2014 at home. Joe was born in 1928 in Aurora, CO to Albert and Paula (Pauline) Christen. His parents came from Switzerland in 1916, spent a year in Madison, WI and then took up homestead in Aurora in 1918. They both became citizens in 1922. Joe served in the US Navy for three years, being honorably discharged in July 1949.

Joe married Gretta Anderson February 2, 1952 and resided on the family homestead in Aurora for 15 years. During this time they had two children, Cynthia “Cindy” Baumgartner and Joseph Leon (Joe Lee) (married to Ann) Christen. In July of 1967 the family moved to Roggen, CO where they continued to raise registered shorthorn cattle on KA’BA ranch. Joe and Gretta were married for 62 years.

Joe was a member of the Swiss Society, Shorthorn Association, Victor Grange #452 of Aurora, Colorado State Grange, Weld County Livestock Association, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and Colorado Cattle Feeders Association.

In 2006, Joe was honored by the National Western Stock Show for being an exhibitor in the cattle yards for over 25 years. In those 25 years, KA’BA Ranch received many awards for the best cattle pens and registered bulls. KA’BA Ranch was also known for their club calves that they would show and sell throughout the US and Canada.

Joe was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors are his wife Gretta; daughter, Cindy Baumgartner of Keenesburg; son, Joseph (Ann) of Roggen; grandchildren are Tammi Baumgartner of Brighton, CO, Tricia Baumgartner of Henderson, CO, Matthew Christen (married to Lizey) , Adam Christen (married to Candy), and Micheal Christen all of Roggen. He was also a great grandfather to Caleb Baumgartner (son of Tricia), Brooklynn and Madelynn Christen (daughters of Matthew), Carlie Christen (daughter of Adam). He is the third of four siblings, Pauline Carlock (married to Bill) both deceased, Al Christen of Longmont, CO and Fred Christen (married to Sharon) of Dallas, TX. Services were held Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. adamsonchapels.com.

Encana Hosts Multi-Jurisdictional Derrick Rescue Training

Encana hosted a multi-jurisdictional training exercise with Mountain View Fire Rescue, Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, Longmont Fire, and Fort Lupton Fire on June 11, 2014. The objective of the training was to simulate the rescue an unconscious 187 lb. worker located on a rig derrick tower.

The four fire agencies & Encana worked together to rescue the victim through three different evolutions. Each evolution required crews to use a different form of rescue and each time crews rescued the worker successfully.

“Working with entities such as Encana and our neighboring fire departments gives our crews the ability to test methods of training for unexpected circumstances,” said Assistant Chief Roger Rademacher of Mountain View Fire Rescue. “We are appreciative of businesses that make safety a top priority and that encourage multi-agency trainings so that we can all learn from each other.”

Encana’s support of the local responder community isn’t just limited to training exercises. Encana also developed a mobile emergency command center for use during Encana related incidents or in support of large scale community incidents like the September 2013 flood event. The mobile unit is equipped with basic spill response materials, cameras, computers, telephones, hard hats, and the technology required to enhance communication and response during an incident.

“The mobile unit means we can respond fast and efficiently—we’re ready—whenever and wherever we’re needed.” said Danny Knutson, Manager of Field Safety, DJ Basin at Encana. “Having the ability to deploy our mobile command center provides the technology and resources response teams need so that they can focus on the incident at hand.”

Encana and MVFR would also like to acknowledge and thank Basic Energy Services for the use of their rig during this drill.

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Colorado’s Weld County Leads Nation in Employment Growth – Thanks to Oil & Natural Gas

by Robert Sumner, posted on Monday, June 23, 2014 As our nation’s economy continues toward full recovery, Weld County stands out as an example of job creation thanks in large part to robust natural gas development.

Because of Colorado’s robust development of clean, abundant and affordable natural gas, Weld County’s employment rate has surpassed the national average and is distinguishing itself as a jobcreation leader.

The Denver Post reported last week that Weld County had the largest percentage increase in employment in the United States in 2013, with a six percentage increase compared to a nationwide rate of just a 1.8 percent, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Much of the dramatic growth in Weld County is due to the development of natural gas, which is making it possible for Weld County to attract new businesses and industries and to create new jobs.

Weld County agriculture accounts for $1.2 billion in sales, and the county produces about 85 percent of the oil and gas in the state, county Commissioner Sean Conway said.

“That production, coupled with the ability to draw new manufacturing — including two Vestas plants, where components for wind-power systems are made — has dropped Weld County’s unemployment…” Conway said. “As you know there are a lot of support industries in terms of oil and gas.

They are related to building things such as tanks, tools, and other oil and gas support manufacturing.”

Weld County’s success exemplifies the benefits that come from robust natural gas development.

When considering that one county had a job growth rate nearly four times that of the entire nation that is something significant to consider as we make choices about how to develop our own domestic energy sources. We at ANGA congratulate Weld County on this significant milestone and encourage other counties to examine the environmental, economic and job creation benefits associated with safe and responsible natural gas development. This way, successes like Weld’s can be created in more counties across the country.

Excerpted From the America’s Natural Gas Alliance website: http://anga.us/blog/2014/6/23/ colorado-s-weld-county-leads-nation-in-employment-growth-thanks-to-natural-gas

July 15, 2014

Pro-Energy Coalition Boasts Over 2,500 Members, Advocates for Vital Resource

By Vital For Colorado The shale oil and natural gas revolution represents a once-in-a-century opportunity for the United States — and for Colorado, too. The dramatic increase in natural resource production has recast the economic fortunes of North Dakota and Pennsylvania and redoubled the prosperity of traditional energy producers such as Texas and Oklahoma. This energy boom similarly creates great opportunity for the state of Colorado, but only if we take advantage of it.

In an effort to bring attention to the broader benefits of sensible energy development in Colorado, a diverse and extensive coalition of business and economic development leaders have come together behind Vital for Colorado.

Our membership includes over 2,500 associations, trade groups, businesses, community leaders and working class Coloradans who support responsible energy development in our state. The size of our coalition is unprecedented in Colorado’s history, and it sends a message to anyone wanting to business here that we have your back.

Unfortunately, the energy discussion in Colorado has devolved into a bitter “us” versus “them” dialogue, with a spate of one-off attempts to ban or unreasonably regulate energy development in Boulder County and other communities throughout Colorado. This “all or nothing” approach to regulating sensible energy development in Colorado foreshadows bigger fights on a wider scale.

While some might be tempted to view these high-stakes energy fights as problems for only the oil and gas industry, such a view ignores the unprecedented opportunities and economic security for all our Nation’s citizens that can be derived from sensible energy development. Energy has long been a key driver of Colorado’s economy. If we manage these challenges in a thoughtful and careful way, all of Colorado’s citizens will benefit.

It is vital for Colorado’s business and economic development community to advocate on behalf of the opportunities associated with energy production. The discussion should be beyond simply environmentalist verses industry interests and rather should focus on the widespread economic impacts and competitive implications that affect all Coloradoans. The state’s business leaders have long claimed the voice of the “rational middle” in Colorado. It is time for the business community to exert its voice in this important debate as well.

Vital For Colorado’s goals are simple: Promote the benefits of sensible energy production in Colorado and to our nation’s overall national security, with the goal of energy independence; Help support and advocate for a competitive environment for the energy production, scientific reasoning, and a safe environment for Coloradoans in which the state can benefit from the economic development opportunity of a lifetime; Uphold our traditional values of sensible production, in which energy development and the West have a long history of co-existence; and Be a local and statewide voice to stand up to outside forces trying to influence major economic and political decisions in this state.

In addition to promoting the widespread economic health of all corners of this state, every state and locality shares in at least some of the responsibility to ensure our nation isn’t entangled by the dictates of dependence on foreign oil. Colorado can play a real role in promoting greater energy freedom. This is a responsibility we should embrace. Please join us by going to our website http://www.vitalforcolorado. com/ and signing the pledge to support responsible oil and natural gas development and oppose energy bans and patchwork regulations.

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What is an Oil Refinery?

A refinery is an industrial complex that manufactures petroleum products from crude oil and other feedstocks. Many different types of refineries exist across the country. Refineries differ from one another by their capacities and the types of processing units they use to produce petroleum products. The United States had 142 oil refineries at the beginning of 2014, with the capacity to process 17.9 million barrels of crude oil a day into gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, and other petroleum products. That is an increase of 101,000 barrels per day from the United States refining capacity in 2013.

Refineries consist of a distillation unit and a combination of secondary processing units depending on the type of crude oil they process and the end products the refinery creates from petroleum or another feedstock. A refinery’s capacity refers to the maximum amount of crude oil designed to flow into the distillation unit of a refinery. The simplest refineries have a distillation unit and nothing else. These refineries are often referred to as topping refineries.

Even the simplest refineries have a distillation unit Crude oil is made up of a mixture of hydrocarbons and the distillation process aims to separate crude oil into categories of its component hydrocarbons, or fractions. In the refining process crude oil is heated and sent to a distillation unit where the liquids and vapors separate into fractions according to their weight and boiling point. Lighter products, such as butane and other liquid petroleum gases, gasoline blending components, and naphtha, are recovered at the lowest temperatures. Mid-range products include jet fuel, kerosene, and distillates (such as home heating oil and diesel fuel). The heaviest products, such as residual fuel oil, are recovered at temperatures that can exceed 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Most refineries in the United States reprocess the heavier fractions into lighter products By itself a distillation unit produces low yields of high-value fuel products, among these are transportation fuels like gasoline and diesel. More sophisticated refining equipment, such as catalytic crackers, reformers, and cokers are required to reprocess heavier frac-

Erie Air Fair Set for Aug. 9

On a beautiful Saturday last August, Erie Municipal Airport was a buzz with families from around the front range that had gathered to admire a variety of aircraft, cars, take rides in a Helicopter and listen to great music including, young musicians from Global Sound Studio and FACE! This was the Erie Air Fair!

Well, it is happening again this August! Will you be there?

The Fourth Annual Erie Air Fair will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Erie Municipal Airport off Colorado Highway 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission and Parking are free!

This event is designed to showcase the airport, its contributions to the local communities, surrounding businesses, and the growth potential available. The Air Fair is a family oriented community event including static aviation displays, helicopter rides (for purchase), auto displays, food trucks & booths, local and regional vendors, a “Flymart,” an interactive children’s “Adventure Zone” area with numerous creative activities, including the opportunity to build model aircraft and use aircraft simulators!

There is a beer and wine garden, serving Avery Brews and live music including “Banned in Japan” and one of Denver A-List’s TOP 5, “BUCKSTEIN!” The Air Fair is put on by the charitable nonprofit, Erie Air Fair, Inc. Their purpose is to advance the appreciation of general aviation, especially for youth. For example, last year Erie Air Fair, Inc. was able to provide the opportunity for a high school senior to achieve her goal of a private pilots license and assisted in an attempt to set a new Guinness Book of World Records for most “touch and go” landings within a set time. The proceeds from the Erie Air Fair allow the nonprofit to continue to sponsor related opportunities to promote aviation for all ages.

We encourage you to attend the Erie Air Fair! There is something for everyone! This will be an amazing event and it is our hope that you will join us!

Please visit our website: www.erieairfair.com or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ErieAirFair

Saturday, August 9 * 10 am to 4 pm Erie Municipal Airport off of Colorado Hwy. 7 Admission & Parking is FREE

The event is designed to showcase the airport, its contributions to the local

communities, surrounding businesses, and the growth potential available.

The Air Fair is a family oriented community event including static aviation displays, helicopters from Copters for a Cause (with the option of purchasing rides), auto displays, food booths, local and regional vendors, an interactive children’s area with creative activities and the opportunity to build model aircraft and use aircraft simulators, beer and wine garden, live music including one of Denver A-List’s Top 5, BUCKSTEIN!

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tions into more desirable products during secondary processing at a refinery.

Secondary processing operations at a refinery can involve chemical processes that create products by reshaping hydrocarbons, combining small hydrocarbons into larger hydrocarbons, cracking larger hydrocarbons into smaller higher-value hydrocarbons, or removing impurities such as sulfur.

Each secondary processing unit has a specific purpose: whether it is increasing separation; upgrading lowvalue products to more highly valued products; increasing octane; or enhancing environmental compliance by removing sulfur and other pollutants.

From the US Energy Information Administration website: http://www.eia.gov/energy_in_brief/article/refinery_processes.cfm

Governor Vetoes Senate Bill 14-023; Protects Agricultural Water Rights

By Chip Marks In an interesting turn of events that pitted agricultural trade groups against one another and matched conservation groups against water rights holders, Governor Hickenlooper has vetoed Senate Bill 14-023. The bill, co-sponsored by Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass), Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy Committee Chair, and Representative K.C. Becker (D-Boulder), attempted to create an authorization for the voluntary transfer of water efficiency savings to the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) for in-stream use purposes. In effect, this legislation, had it passed, would have allowed the return flow portion of a water right to have priority of use after a change or transfer occurred. This is unprecedented and contrary to more than a century of legislation and water law in Colorado.

Fundamentally, the law as written would have permitted an agricultural water right owner to implement efficiency measures to reduce their water diversion and then transfer the saved portion of the water right for in-stream flow use by CWCB. On the surface, the intended efficiency outcome was admirable, but the potential for injury was too great for the Governor to sign the bill as written.

According to Colorado Farm Bureau, ”there is simply no way to allow for the non-consumptive portion of a water right to be granted a priority use if there are other water rights in the section of stream where the efficiency efforts are being made. Additionally, this bill would allow a water user to call non-consumptive water past an upstream junior water right holder, which would violate their right to divert water for a beneficial use.

This is in direct violation of the prior appropriations doctrine, would cause injury and cost farmers a tremendous amount to protect their water right.”

In the end, SB 14-023 fell short of addressing concerns raised by critical agricultural and water conservation interests. Legislation implicating Colorado water rights deserves thorough scrutiny and input from all impacted parties. In this instance, the Colorado River Water Conservation District cautioned that this bill would result in unintended consequences; thus ending this legislation’s journey at the tip of the Governor’s veto pen.

Chip Marks is a producer from Weld County and Executive Vice President of Agfinity, Inc., based in Eaton, CO.

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Keenesburg Business Expo and Fireworks Held on July 3

July 15, 2014

How Much Does it Cost to Produce Crude Oil and Natural Gas?

A measure of the total cost to produce crude oil and natural gas is the upstream costs.

The upstream cost includes lifting and finding costs. Lifting costs are the costs to operate and maintain oil and gas wells and related equipment and facilities to bring oil and gas to the surface. Finding costs are the costs of exploring for and developing reserves of oil and gas and the costs to purchase properties or acquire leases that might contain oil and gas reserves.

EIA collects data related to these costs from the largest (major), U.S. oil and gas producers in its Financial Reporting System (FRS). The data are generally representative of the average cost for the FRS companies to find and produce their own particular mix of crude oil and natural gas in their production locations in the U.S. and in other countries and regions of the world. The table below is adapted from the most recent report of the Performance Profiles of Major Energy Producers, 2009.

Costs for Producing Crude Oil and Natural Gas, 2007–2009 2009 Dollars per Barrel of Oil Equivalent1

Lifting Costs

Finding Costs

Total Upstream Costs

United States – Average

$12.18

$21.58

$33.76

On-shore

$12.73

$18.65

$31.38

Off-shore

$10.09

$41.51

$51.60

All Other Countries –Average

$9.95

$15.13

$25.08

Canada

$12.69

$12.07

$24.76

Africa

$10.31

$35.01

$45.32

Middle East

$9.89

$6.99

$16.88

Central & South America $6.21 $20.43 $26.64 From the US Energy Information Administration website: http://www.eia.gov/ tools/faqs/faq.cfm?id=367&t=6

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Badges - Engraving - Hand Lettering P.O. Box 488 Keenesburg, CO 80643

303-732-4771 Jim Bahr 303-905-0491

We Pay Cash!

Deb & Gabes Auto Recycling

US Army Veteran We pay cash for junk cars & trucks.

Must have title, free towing.

720-338-2111

Gamers Corner

30 S. Main St. Keenesburg Video Gaming Quartz Wrist watch repair Full service watch repair www.cyberscythegaming.com

303-732-9257

Computer Support Repair, Service & Sales Reliable, Local, Professional

Roggen Telephone Company

303-849-5260

Small Engine And Equipment Specialist

Taking Care of Business Organized Financial Bookkeeping Fast, Reliable & Affordable

720-231-5972 • 303-659-4709 20 Years Experience

Open Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm Family Medical Care for All Ages

Local, Experienced Mechanic,

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190 So. Main St. Keenesburg

www.smallenginedr.com

303-732-4268

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Ridged Mechanical Inc. Plumbing & Heating

Licensed Master Plumber

720-334-6868 Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Assistance for Roggen, Keenesburg, Prospect Valley, & Hudson Accepting donations of Food, Toiletries and Money

Call Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

970-673-6948

Wealth Management & Insurance Solutions

Stagecoach Meat Co., LLC

Life Insurance * Critical Illness Long Term Care * Disability Lifetime Income Planning IRA * 401(k) * Roth IRA Social Security Planning Matt Benore (720) 708-5498 DenverWest Insurance Professionals, Inc.

Custom Meat Processing, Retail Smoked Meats, Steaks, Sausages, Jerky & Pies The VonLoh Family 600 W. 3rd Ave., Wiggins, CO 80654

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100 S. Main St. Keenesburg

Haircuts • Color • Perms • Waxing

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Flexible Hours • Walk-ins Welcome

Don Eastwood Drilling Water & Pumps - Permit # 489 1258 4731 CR 217, P.O. Box 160 Deer Trail, CO 80105

303-769-4531 cell 303-883-4406

Services Horse boarding Hudson Colorado 23332 CR 4 303-709-4494 McCarthy Trucking Recycled asphalt, concrete Great for driveways & parking areas. Also sand & gravel.

Reasonable Prices Call Kevin for free quote 303-901-5034 Keenesburg Attorney: Ruth Pelton-Roby Wills $100, Divorce, DUI, business setup.

Experienced, Affordable, Local. If you cannot travel I will come to you call 720-341-8530 Hudson Automotive & Small Engine Repair Automotive Electrical Troubleshooting Please call Matt @ 303-732-3765 for service. Open everyday, affordable prices, and honest service.

for SALE “Mutany” Hay for Sale New 2014 Crop Alfalfa 970-483-6347

help wanted HANDYMAN WANTED Must have own tools.

Call 303-549-1229

FOR SALE Older Duplex in Roggen, 1-1 Bedroom, 1-2 Bedroom. Owner will carry, $99,000.

Call 303-549-1229

PART TIME LAWN WORK TRASH PICKUP, MISCELLANEOUS Call 303-549-1229

HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 4BR/3Ba Brick fireplace, wetbar, 15 miles NE Brush on Hwy. 71, 40x80 shop + 4 additional out buildings 720-231-3255 or 970-842-5274

Experienced Florist Apply at Flower Petaler, 322 Main, Fort Morgan, CO

GRASS HAY FOR SALE 350 two string grass hay bottom bales at 6.00 per bale. Keenesburg, CO Please call: 303-885-0419 or 720-233-1222 —FOR SALE— Retail Liquor Store Plus. 105 E. Hwy. Keenesburg. Store 832 sq. ft. with 10x20 walkin cooler.

Grossing approx. $40,000 a month, attached house has 2 apartments, 720 sq. ft. each continually rented. Room on lot to expand or another business. $440,000 + inventory. Age & Health demands sale.

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Help Wanted

for RENT Thank you Thank you to all for the cards, flowers, visits, prayers, telephone calls and food while I was getting acclimated to the use of oxygen and the healing of the ulcer on my foot which involved many vein surgeries.

A special thank you to all my family for the many “helps” I needed, also my church friends and Pastor Baker for their prayers and visits at my home and at Avamere, formerly Brighton Care Center. your thoughtfulness is appreciated very much. Stop and see me anytime!

Marlene Hoff

Prairie View Apartments

Senior/Disabled, Subsidized HUD Housing 1 bedroom apts. in Hudson 303-536-4501, 1151 Main St., Hudson

Yard/Garage Sales Community Yard Sale at End of the Trail, 653 Cedar, Hudson. July 18 at 10 am Bloody Mary Specials & Breakfast Burritos - $2

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American Legion Junior Auxiliary Unit 180, Keenesburg, Takes Top Honors at State Convention

The American Legion Junior Auxiliary is a passionate inspiring group of young ladies.

In the small town of Keenesburg their work is being recognized. The girls have worked very hard over the past year contributing to the community and veteran’s programs. These ladies give of themselves for others.

The junior auxiliary has about 34 paid members, of that about 20 are active. Over the past year they did a mother/son corn tournament, father/daughter dance, made ribbons for the traveling Viet Nam memorial wall and delivered them, raised money for Operation Military Kids Hero Packs, Relay for Life, hosted the annual Freedom Walk, made homemade cinnamon rolls for a bake sale and donated many treats to the Aladdin and Grey Cara nursing homes, attended mid-year conference, and were honored to host Department President Deb McBride’s homecoming, to name a few. This group of young ladies donated 2122 hours of community service and $1936.60 to various veteran’s programs and community groups. They are making things happen.

Recently three of the girls attended the annual Department Convention. Juniors from throughout the state can attend the convention. Awards American Legion Junior are given out to units that report their activities.

Auxiliary 180 members Rachel Leet The juniors at Unit 180 again received the top and Samantha Stam award for Best Junior Program in the state of Colorado. We found that although there are junior members throughout the state, very few contribute the amount of time and money these young ladies do. Total hours reported as donated for all units in the state were 2800 hours, this shows how hard these ladies work and believe in the mission.

In addition, two of the young ladies were elected to honorary state offices for the upcoming 14/15 year. Rachel Leet was elected Department President and Samantha Stam was elected as American Legion Junior Auxiliary 180 members: Back Row Department Treasurer.

Rachel Leet, Sarah Auer, Jordan Beach, Crysta Pfeffer, Jessica Congratulations to these Beach; Middle Row - Kylie Quiesner, Caela McBride, young ladies and their Amanda Dafoe, Madison McBride; Front Row accomplishments.

RaSamantha Stam, Gabby Quiesner, Isabel Leet chel plans to attend the National Convention this August 23 – 24, 2014 in Charlotte NC. If you are interested in learning more about what these young ladies are doing and want to contribute please reach out to us. The girls meet at 7 pm at the American Legion in Keenesburg the first and third Monday’s of the month. Would you like to get more information about becoming a member with the American Legion, American American Legion Junior Auxiliary 180 members: Delaina Moore, Legion Auxiliary, or the Isabel Leet, Staphanie Paxton, Laurie Kuntz, Department Presi- Sons of the American Ledent Deb McBride, Sarah Auer, Madison McBride, Jolie McBride, gion, please contact the Samantha Stam, Rachel Leet American Legion post in Keenesburg directly for more information 303.732.4271. Thank you to all that have served and continue to serve.

The American Legion family is the World’s Largest Patriotic Organization. You too can be a part of this great organization.

Support Our Troops & Honor Our Veterans

July 15, 2014

How the Niobrara Changed Fort Lupton It really IS about the economy

When Tommy Holton was running for mayor of Fort Lupton two years ago, he set a personal goal of bringing 1,000 new jobs to Fort Lupton. “So far,” said Mayor Holton, “because of the oil and gas industry, we’ve added about 800 new jobs.”

And the future looks even brighter.

What in the world could possibly give a long-time Weld County farmer and businessman the confidence to set such an aggressive goal when national unemployment flirted uncomfortably close to 10% for the last two years?

Three words—The Niobrara Play.

“My philosophy about the oil and gas industry in Weld County is that it not only has kept people employed, but it is directly responsible for the creation of new jobs,” said Mayor Holton, “and in today’s economy, THAT is a very good thing!”

Out of Fort Lupton’s 25 largest employers, 10 of them are from the oil and gas industry and are directly responsible for over 1,500 jobs. Halliburton, at 700 employees and growing, is the largest employer of them all. To give you a sense of how quickly the industry is changing, when Fort Lupton first began talking with Halliburton in October 2010, they had 125 employees in the Fort Lupton Camp—today that number has more than quadrupled. “As you can imagine, growth at this rate is not without its challenges,” said Mayor Holton. “Municipalities must find ways to react and respond quickly to proposed projects that meet the needs of the industry while being responsible stewards to the people and the environments they serve.”

Ft. Lupton Mayor When Mayor Holton talks, one quickly understands that this Tommy Holton is a man who loves Fort Lupton. “I live in town here, I grew up here. My wife is from here. She was my high school sweetheart,” Holton said. “My kids all went to school here and they reside here with their kids. For me as mayor, it’s about doing the right thing for our kids, our community, and the environment—they’re all connected.

When I became mayor I told myself that I will do the best job that I can for my grandkids, if it is good for them it will be good for everyone. I believe part of doing the right thing is working to help to create jobs so that our kids have the opportunity to stay in the communities that we all love. It is a tragedy when our greatest assets (our youth) have to move away to find work.”

Last March, Halliburton officials confirmed the company’s plans to expand their holdings south of Fort Lupton with the addition of a $20 million facility that has already exceeded projections in terms of the number of employees currently on staff. Key to Halliburton’s expansion plans was the $2.4 million in water and sewer upgrades along Weld County Road 27, extending service 2.5 miles down to Weld County Road 8.

“Without a doubt,” said Mayor Holton, “the Halliburton water and sewer deal has been a game changer. It is probably the biggest thing to happen for the city in probably 50 years.

It adds 2.5 miles of water and sewer, and close to 2,000 acres of property that could be developed with industry.” The water and sewer upgrades in Fort Lupton are not only proving to be economic catalysts for the town, they will eventually become a profit center for Halliburton as well. Companies interested in accessing these water and sewer lines will pay Halliburton a “tap fee” which, over time, will cover its costs and eventually generate a profit. With more companies “tapping” into these lines, more jobs will be created and more revenues will be earned.

What has happened in Fort Lupton is an example of a public/private partnership “gone right.” What Halliburton has done by investing in the town’s infrastructure has helped the town, helped Halliburton, and helped the individuals and families by creating jobs that two years ago did not even exist.

And they have done it responsibly and quickly. “One of the best kept secrets is that Fort Lupton sits in one of the oldest producing oil deposits in the world and I am glad that the industry is taking and getting credit for being a large part of the economy in Weld County and the State,” said Mayor Holton. “As a result of this injection of capital into our infrastructure by Halliburton, Fort Lupton is talking with several other oil and gas companies that are looking to open operations in our city. The City has also experienced real interest by commercial developers to add restaurants and retail outlets because of our activities.

The fuse has been lit and the City of Fort Lupton intends to make sure it keeps burning.”

Mayor Holton added, “Lately, we’ve been hearing that this latest oil field activity is just scratching the surface and the City of Fort Lupton, along with other municipalities, is diligently working to prepare for the wild ride that may follow. Fort Lupton is open for business and we are looking forward to many more years of collaborating with the oil and gas industry for our mutual benefit.”

“Let’s get going!”

We couldn’t agree more, Mr. Mayor!

Excerpted from the Colorado Oil and Gas Association website - http://www.coga.org/ COGAContent/TheNiobraraPlayPARTII.pdf

Attend the Morgan County Fair

August 1-7, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush

For Schedule and more information about the Morgan County Fair go to

www.coopext.colostate.edu/morgan/mcf/