News Briefs
Littler Fund applications due
The application period for the Community Foundation Littler Youth Fund grants will close Feb. 1.
The endowment is a part of the Community Foundation serving Greeley and Weld County. It was established in 1972 by Hubert and Mary Littler for the benefit of Weld youth
Learn more »District 6 fills vending machines with healthy alternatives
Vending machines in Greeley-Evans School District 6 were refilled over the holidays to look more like the district’s lunch menus.
When high school students and teachers went back to school, they found baked chips, pretzels, whole grain snack bars and nuts for snacking, instead of their high-fat, sugary counterparts.
Learn more »Hudson inmate found dead in cell
An inmate at Hudson Prison was found dead in his cell Thursday morning.
The Weld County Coroner and the Colorado Department of Corrections are investigating the death of Eddie Angapak, 77, of Alaska. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.
Learn more »Weld DA’s Office gives phones to A Woman’s Place
The Weld County District Attorney’s Office has donated 20 cell phones to A Woman’s Place.
Managed through the HopeLine Program, Verizon Wireless provided the phones to give victims of domestic violence a means of communication as they transition to a violence-free life, according to a news release.
Learn more »Listings being accepted for 2013 local food directory
Colorado food growers can market their products through the 29th edition of the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory.
Listings are being accepted for the 2013 edition of the directory.
Learn more »Free seminar on home organization to be held Jan. 22
Staging for Aging, a free seminar on home organization, will be held by the Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services this month, according to a news release.
The seminar is presented by Gail and David Newton, professionals at “Your House in Order,” who will provide attendees with tips on systemizing clutter and unwanted mess.
Learn more »Tribune’s 2012 Babies Contest ends Sunday
Time is running out to submit baby pictures for the Babies 2012 special section.
The deadline to submit entries for The Tribune’s annual publication that celebrates babies is midnight Sunday.
Learn more »UNC graduate to compete in Miss America Jan. 12
Hannah Porter, a 2010 graduate of University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business, will compete as Miss Colorado in the 86th Miss America Pageant on Saturday.
The public can vote for her to win through Thursday at www.missamerica.org/videocontest, according to a news release from the college.
Learn more »Ice Haus celebrates National Skating Month
The Greeley Ice Haus is celebrating National Skating Month with several events, starting with American Girl Doll Day from 1:45-3:15 p.m. on Saturday — bring your favorite doll skating, have your hair done to match and maybe even win the American Girl Doll of 2013 — Saige!
Wednesday is Bring a Buddy from 6:15-7:45 p.m. with two-for-one admission and 10 percent off skate school classes.
Learn more »Greeley man accused of sexually assaulting sleeping boy
Police arrested a Greeley man accused of sexually assaulting a sleeping boy.
Anthony Maurice Neal, 46, was arrested Tuesday after the boy told police Neal had taken a photo of his body without his permission, according to an arrest affidavit. The boy told an officer he found the photo on Neal’s tablet computer, and he had taken a video of the photos. He said he didn’t know how Neal got the photo.
Learn more »USDA assistance on the way for drought-stricken Colorado farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday announced that it has made farmers and ranchers eligible for additional Farm Service Agency drought assistance in 43 counties in Colorado, including Weld.
Producers in counties designated as primary or contiguous disaster areas are eligible to be considered for FSA emergency loans.
Learn more »Free radon test kits available to Weld residents
The Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment is offering free, short-term radon kits while supplies last.
Radon levels in a house typically rise in the winter months because of less ventilation. Long-term radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the second-leading cause of lung cancer in smokers, according to a news release from the department.
Learn more »Search is on for Mrs. Weld County
A search is under way for the 2013 Mrs. Weld County, a married woman who will represent the community in the annual Mrs. Colorado Pageant in May.
According to a news release, Emily Stark, the Colorado director for the Mrs. America Pageant, is seeking a woman living or working in Weld County who has been a Colorado resident for at least six months and is married during the time of competition to represent the county at the state level.
Learn more »Man with samurai sword on Weld’s most wanted list
Weld County Sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday night arrested a 31-year-old man after talking him out of a Greeley house, where he was seen earlier with a samurai sword.
Ryan Yates was on Weld County’s top-10 most wanted list, Tim Schwartz with the Weld County Sheriff’s Office said. Weld deputies were searching for Yates on a warrant and found him intoxicated at a house on the 1900 block of 8th Avenue, according to Greeley police.
Learn more »Firefighters extinguish large grassland fire
Firefighters from Galeton, Briggsdale and the Platte Valley fire departments battled a blaze on about 250 acres of grassland Tuesday evening for about two hours before extinguishing it.
Firefighters were called to the scene near the intersection of Weld County roads 61 and 78, about 4 miles northeast of Galeton. No one was injured and no property was damaged, though the fire did threaten a structure and an oil tank battery before firefighters controlled it.
Learn more »Gardner to hold open house in new Greeley district office Wednesday
U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., will hold an open house at his new Greeley district office from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at 2425 35th Ave., Suite 202.
The public is invited to attend.
Learn more »Greeley’s Young co-sponsors House bill to help grow Colorado’s high-tech industries
Rep. Dave Young, D-Greeley, joined Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and other state representatives and senators Monday to announce a bipartisan House bill that would help the state grow the high-tech sector and secure high-paying jobs the industry provides.
According to a news release from the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, House Bill 13-1001, co-sponsored by Young, Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen, Sen. Rollie Heath, D-Boulder, and Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, would provide an incentive that encourages more collaboration between industry, research institutions and federal laboratories, and private-sector funders. If passed, the legislation would create new highly skilled jobs, increase exports, drive innovation and capital investment and promote the state’s research and development activities.
Learn more »Greeley Senior Center news for Jan. 6
Events and Tours
SilverSneakers® orientation, 9 a.m. Monday. Come for a tour of the facility and an overview of fitness equipment. No fee for SilverSneakers® members, $7 for non-SilverSneakers® members.
Learn more »Evans Senior Center news for Jan. 6
Senior Lunch, Tuesday. If you plan on attending (and we hope you do), please make sure your reservation is in before 9 a.m. Monday. You may do so by calling (970) 475-1132 and following the prompts. Hope you will be joining us.
Dallas trip, March 13-19, 2013. The cost is $599 per person based upon double occupancy for all transportation (Motorcoach), all lodging, all tickets to covered events and 10 meals (six breakfast and four dinner) and two complete guided tours. We will visit the Sixth Floor Museum in association with the assassination of President Kennedy and explore its history. We will visit South Fork Ranch, where the television show “Dallas” was created, the city of Fort Worth and the famous Fort Worth Stockyards and enjoy a very special Diamond Tours Dinner Party. Sign-up is ongoing at the Recreation Desk of the Evans Community Complex. If you have questions, call (970) 834-1478 or (970) 475-1125.
Learn more »Academic honors for Jan. 6
Honor Roll
The following students made the superintendent’s honor roll at South Valley Middle School with a grade point average of 4.1.
Learn more »Three people transported to NCMC after two-car crash
Three people were transported to North Colorado Medical Center after they were involved in a two-car crash on Friday at U.S. 34 and Weld County Road 17.
According to Sgt. Susan West, public information officer for the Greeley Police Department, Zachary May, 27, of Greeley, was a driver in one vehicle, and Vidal Segura-Iraheta, 40, of Evans, and Jose Contreras Rodriguez, 57, of Greeley, were in the other vehicle. All three were transported to NCMC in Greeley. West said none of the injuries were life threatening.
Learn more »Aspen Club holding mini health fair and fest Thursday
The Aspen Club will hold a mini health fair and fest from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Greeley Senior Activity Center, 1010 6th St.
According to a news release from the Aspen Club, blood pressure checks, stroke risk assessments, nutrition tips on longevity foods and healthy recipes, bone density screenings, balance screenings and fall prevention information and safe exercise tips will be featured.
Learn more »Chiropractor accused of sex assault agrees to close office
A Greeley chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting a woman while he was treating her has signed an agreement to cease operating his business while his case is further investigated.
The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners reviewed a complaint against Jack Cody, 65, and found that he “may have violated the Chiropractic Practice Act,” reads a stipulation for interim cessation of practice that was released on Thursday by the board. “And (he) may not be able to practice chiropractic with reasonable skill and safety to his patients.”
Learn more »Raise money for United Way at Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company is showing its support for United Way of Weld County 2-1-1 Information and Referral Service by donating a portion of its profits Wednesday.
The restaurant will donate 25 percent of all purchases by anyone who presents a flier or mentions the promotion from United Way between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the Greeley location, 4318 9th St.
Learn more »Big O holiday drive benefits Weld Food Bank
Big O Tires in Greeley closed a holiday food drive at the end of the year having collected 124 pounds of food to be donated to the Weld Food Bank.
The store also collected $40 in donations from customers, which translates to $200 in buying power for the food bank.
Learn more »Fallen hero plates now available
Colorado fallen hero licence plates are now available at the motor vehicle department.
The plates were signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper in April 2012.
Learn more »Man on Larimer County’s Most Wanted list arrested in Windsor
WINDSOR — A Fort Collins man featured last week on Larimer County’s Most Wanted list was arrested at a Windsor hotel on Thursday.
According to a news release from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Marc Robert Whitaker, 36, on multiple felony warrants at about 8:20 a.m.
Learn more »Police thwart apparent suicide attempt at Greeley 7-Eleven
Greeley officers managed to safely subdue a 24-year-old Greeley man, wielding a large kitchen knife, who on Wednesday night told a 7-Eleven clerk he wanted police to kill him in the store.
Sgt. Susan West, spokeswoman for the department, said the man walked into the convenience store, 28th Avenue and 10th Street, after 9 p.m. and told the clerk to call police. She said the man told the clerk he wanted police to kill him because he couldn’t kill himself, and he then pulled out the knife and held it to his own throat. The clerk called police.
Learn more »United Way holds January volunteer interest meetings
United Way of Weld County will hold orientation sessions for new and prospective volunteers twice this month.
Located at the United Way of Weld County office at 814 9th St. in Greeley, the orientations will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and 6 p.m. on Jan. 22.
Learn more »Weld commissioners announce new chairman
In a rotation of duties for the new year, Bill Garcia was announced the next chairman of the Board of Weld County Commissioners.
Garcia, who was re-elected to his second term as commissioner at-large in 2010, has served as chairman once before. He succeeds Commissioner Sean Conway, who served as chairman last year.
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