Grocery store workers in Arvada saved a life last week when one of their customer's had a heart attack. It happened at the Sunflower Market when Larry Cahill collapsed. Chrissy Short and Scott Irish performed CPR and by the time help arrived, Cahill was conscious and talking. The two employees received Citizen Heroism Award from the Arvada Fire Department on Friday.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Four from Wildcat Dairy Sweep Have Legal Representation
Four of the eleven men arrested at the Wildcat Dairy for having illegal work IDs were in court last week. The judge in the case wanted to make sure that the four men, all from Fort Morgan, were represented by council. The Public Defender's office is representing one of the eleven, and so cannot represent any others. The judge determined that the four do have legal representation. A total of 20 were arrested in a Department of Homeland Security sweep on June 1.
Mackey To Go On Trial
A man who was shot by Morgan County deputies in June after allegedly threatening them with a knife will go on trial in December. The judge in the case said last week that there is probable cause for 31 year old Billy Mackey to be bound for trial, which is set for December 12. The incident happened on June 17. Mackey faces several charges: two of threatening a peace officer with a weapon, three of felony menacing with a weapon, possession of a weapon by a previous offender, burglary and theft. Police reports indicate that it all started with an alleged liquor store theft, and when police approached Mackey, he threatened them, and was shot.
Secret Ballot Issue Moves to Colorado Supreme Courft
After the Colorado Court of Appeals announced last week that Fort Morgan City Council's secret ballot was legal, the man who took it to court will now further his case. Ronald Henderson said the next step is the Colorado Supreme Court. His attorney, Christopher Beall said Henderson will appeal the appellate court's decision. The decision, announced last week, drew concerns from state lawmakers who said they would look at the issue. Beall said if Fort Morgan's allowed to use secret ballots to fill open positions, they could be used anywhere.
New Lunch Rule Could Hurt Growers, Hwlp Students
While Colorado Senator Mark Udall and seven other senators are concerned that a new law that cuts the amount of starchy veggies in school lunches will cut into growers' incomes, the RE-1 Valley School food services director says she can afford to serve healthier fruits and vegetables. The new law says that students should have fewer potatoes, lima beans and the like, but Kay Wernsman said she can spend on fresh fruits and less starchy vegetables. Officials say schools that follow the Hunger Free Act could see more in reimbursements to help pay for the higher costing fruits and vegetables.
Sterling Summer Reading Winners Announced
Sterling Public Library announced winners in its Summer Reading Program over the weekend. The program took readers around the world with cooking and other demonstrations from those countries.
And the winners are:
Age 2-Preschool
Ashlynn Roys -- Tote and Go laptop and Lego Play with Letters
Alex Hicks -- My 1st Easel and Magic Writer
Grace Coleman -- Pizza Moon Dough Play Set and Mood Dough
Brett Forinash -- Bag
Kindergarten-Grade 2
Lindsey Gerk -- Leapster Explorer
Brenden Shepard -- Glow Crazy
Faith Ayebusiwa -- Foam-i-nator and Bubbles
Dylan Bartik -- Bag
Grades 3-5
Mikayla Farquhar -- Home Music System and $10 Wal-Mart gift card
Shelby Houser -- Loopz
Megan Rivera-Howard -- Ultimate Bandit Water Guns
Hailey Fehringer -- Bag
Grades 6-8
Trevor Smith -- Around the World Coupon Pack
Brendon Marciak -- Guesstures
Kent Summers -- Alarm clock
Ethan Nash -- Game: Guessing Jar
James Saylor -- Bag
Grades 9-12
Katrina Wettstein -- Around the World Coupon Pak
David Lock -- Guesstures
Nick Moreno -- Alarm clock
Cori McMonagle -- Game: Guessing Jar
Taylor Griebel -- Bag
Adults
Tammy Hort
Erika G
Nancy Martin
Jennifer Dobson -- Game winner
Carol Gillham -- bag
And the winners are:
Age 2-Preschool
Ashlynn Roys -- Tote and Go laptop and Lego Play with Letters
Alex Hicks -- My 1st Easel and Magic Writer
Grace Coleman -- Pizza Moon Dough Play Set and Mood Dough
Brett Forinash -- Bag
Kindergarten-Grade 2
Lindsey Gerk -- Leapster Explorer
Brenden Shepard -- Glow Crazy
Faith Ayebusiwa -- Foam-i-nator and Bubbles
Dylan Bartik -- Bag
Grades 3-5
Mikayla Farquhar -- Home Music System and $10 Wal-Mart gift card
Shelby Houser -- Loopz
Megan Rivera-Howard -- Ultimate Bandit Water Guns
Hailey Fehringer -- Bag
Grades 6-8
Trevor Smith -- Around the World Coupon Pack
Brendon Marciak -- Guesstures
Kent Summers -- Alarm clock
Ethan Nash -- Game: Guessing Jar
James Saylor -- Bag
Grades 9-12
Katrina Wettstein -- Around the World Coupon Pak
David Lock -- Guesstures
Nick Moreno -- Alarm clock
Cori McMonagle -- Game: Guessing Jar
Taylor Griebel -- Bag
Adults
Tammy Hort
Erika G
Nancy Martin
Jennifer Dobson -- Game winner
Carol Gillham -- bag
Bonfils Blood Drive Tomorrow
Bonfils Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at the Recreation Department tomorrow. It's from 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM. The Armory is at 528 State Street. Call or email to schedule an appointment: krystal_fabian@bonfils.org
Citizen Police Academy Applications Now Accepted
Applications are being accepted until September 2nd for the 2011 Citizen Police Academy that runs from September 12 - November 21.
It's a chance for you to learn about all aspects of the Fort Morgan Police Department and tour law enforcement facilities. Weekly Academy topics include: Patrol, Investigations, K-9, SWAT, Code Enforcement, and more, and it doesn't cost anything. A serious commitment is requested. Classes will be held on Mondays from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Fort Morgan Police Dept. Training Room.
http://www.cityoffortmorgan.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1307
It's a chance for you to learn about all aspects of the Fort Morgan Police Department and tour law enforcement facilities. Weekly Academy topics include: Patrol, Investigations, K-9, SWAT, Code Enforcement, and more, and it doesn't cost anything. A serious commitment is requested. Classes will be held on Mondays from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Fort Morgan Police Dept. Training Room.
http://www.cityoffortmorgan.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1307
Doggie Daze is Sunday, August 14th
The annual Doggie Daze will take place at the Riverside Park Swimming Pool this coming Sunday, August 14, from 5-6 pm. Cost is $2 per dog. Grab your four-legged friends and bring them to the swimming pool!
Only dogs are allowed in the water. You are responsible for your pet's actions. Call (970) 867-7391 for more information.
Only dogs are allowed in the water. You are responsible for your pet's actions. Call (970) 867-7391 for more information.
Sign up to play in the United Way Golf Tournament!
Saturday, August 13, 2011, is the date of the 2nd Annual United Way of Morgan County Golf Tournament. The 4 Person Scramble begins with an 8:00 am Shotgun Start.
Not only is this golf tournament a FUN day of events, but it helps us raise money for our local United Way agencies. Cost is $70 per player (includes lunch, carts and green fees). Cash prizes for the top three teams.
Here's the link to the form:
http://www.cityoffortmorgan.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1306
Not only is this golf tournament a FUN day of events, but it helps us raise money for our local United Way agencies. Cost is $70 per player (includes lunch, carts and green fees). Cash prizes for the top three teams.
Here's the link to the form:
http://www.cityoffortmorgan.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1306
Steel From World Trade Center Arrives In Denver Today
(Denver, CO) -- More than 115 tons of steel from the World Trade Center will arrive in Denver this morning. A police and military escort will accompany the flatbed truck and solemn honor-guard ceremonies will be held in advance of the permanent installation of several memorials. The truck will be on display at the Denver Civic Center just before an 11:30 news conference to announce 9-11 commemorative events.
More Colorado counties may need Spanish ballots
DENVER (AP) — An increase in Spanish speakers could trigger new ballot requirements in 16 Colorado counties.
The Denver Post reports that the county clerks are awaiting federal notification within the month that they must provide election materials in Spanish as well as English, under provisions of the Voting Rights Act.
The Colorado secretary of state's office says there's a chance the entire state could be ordered to provide dual-language ballots.
Ten counties, including Denver County, already are required to provide dual-language ballots or interpreters. Two counties, Montezuma and LaPlata, provide Ute and Navajo interpreters because those languages are spoken rather than written.
The 16 additional counties say they don't have much time to prepare for off-year elections this November.
The Denver Post reports that the county clerks are awaiting federal notification within the month that they must provide election materials in Spanish as well as English, under provisions of the Voting Rights Act.
The Colorado secretary of state's office says there's a chance the entire state could be ordered to provide dual-language ballots.
Ten counties, including Denver County, already are required to provide dual-language ballots or interpreters. Two counties, Montezuma and LaPlata, provide Ute and Navajo interpreters because those languages are spoken rather than written.
The 16 additional counties say they don't have much time to prepare for off-year elections this November.
Boulder rejects a third of aspiring pot shops
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Less than a year after requiring marijuana shops and growing operations to get local licenses, Boulder has rejected more than a third of the applicants.
The Daily Camera that 41 of 119 applications have been rejected for reasons ranging from zoning problems to incomplete paperwork. About half the rejections came because of criminal records of the owners, operators or investors.
So far only 38 businesses have been given licenses. Many of the rejected businesses are still open while they appeal the city decision. Others have closed shop or moved to cities with less stringent rules.
Boulder officials declined a Camera request under the Colorado Open Records Act to inspect complete records used to determine whether an owner meets the city's "good moral character" requirement.
The Daily Camera that 41 of 119 applications have been rejected for reasons ranging from zoning problems to incomplete paperwork. About half the rejections came because of criminal records of the owners, operators or investors.
So far only 38 businesses have been given licenses. Many of the rejected businesses are still open while they appeal the city decision. Others have closed shop or moved to cities with less stringent rules.
Boulder officials declined a Camera request under the Colorado Open Records Act to inspect complete records used to determine whether an owner meets the city's "good moral character" requirement.
Handgun discharges at Denver airport
DENVER (AP) — A passenger at Denver International Airport who placed an undeclared handgun in his luggage won't face criminal charges.
The Denver Post that a man on his way to Kansas City placed an undeclared handgun in his luggage, prompting officers to investigate and discharge the gun at the airport early Sunday morning. The passenger did not try to take the handgun through security in an unchecked bag.
The incident happened at about 6:45 a.m. Sunday morning. Police discharged the handgun into a cement-lined barrel designed for the purpose. No one was injured.
Denver Police Lt. Matt Murray told the newspaper the passenger will not be charged. Safety regulations allow some people to check guns onto airplanes if they declare them.
The Denver Post that a man on his way to Kansas City placed an undeclared handgun in his luggage, prompting officers to investigate and discharge the gun at the airport early Sunday morning. The passenger did not try to take the handgun through security in an unchecked bag.
The incident happened at about 6:45 a.m. Sunday morning. Police discharged the handgun into a cement-lined barrel designed for the purpose. No one was injured.
Denver Police Lt. Matt Murray told the newspaper the passenger will not be charged. Safety regulations allow some people to check guns onto airplanes if they declare them.
Texas billionaire Charles Wyly killed in Colorado
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Texas billionaire and philanthropist Charles Wyly has died in a car accident in western Colorado.
The Colorado State Patrol released a statement saying Wyly's Porsche was hit by a sport utility vehicle Sunday afternoon along a highway near Aspen. The patrol says the 77-year-old died at a local hospital.
In Texas, Wyly and his family donated generously to Dallas arts projects and Republican causes.
Wyly, his brother and their wives donated almost $2.5 million to Republican candidates and committees at the federal level over the past two decades. They gave $20 million to help build Dallas' performing arts center.
The Securities and Exchange Commission last summer accused Wyly and his brother of using offshore havens to hide a half-billion dollars in insider trading profits. The brothers strongly denied the claims.
The Colorado State Patrol released a statement saying Wyly's Porsche was hit by a sport utility vehicle Sunday afternoon along a highway near Aspen. The patrol says the 77-year-old died at a local hospital.
In Texas, Wyly and his family donated generously to Dallas arts projects and Republican causes.
Wyly, his brother and their wives donated almost $2.5 million to Republican candidates and committees at the federal level over the past two decades. They gave $20 million to help build Dallas' performing arts center.
The Securities and Exchange Commission last summer accused Wyly and his brother of using offshore havens to hide a half-billion dollars in insider trading profits. The brothers strongly denied the claims.
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