Greeley Tribune

No bull: La Salle's Lostroh is a world champion Bill Jackson Kody Lostroh was driving to his La Salle home Monday afternoon from Las Vegas, where he had just won the 2009 Professional Bull Riders world championship - and the $1 million prize that goes with it - in front of a sold-out Thomas & Mack Center crowd Sunday. "It feels great," Lostroh said of his win. "I'm not sure I know how I'm ... Full Story »

Layoffs in Greeley-Evans schools likely in 2010 Jakob Rodgers Layoffs or program cuts may be on the table next year for Greeley-Evans School District 6, a district official warned Monday night. Officials expect the district - already one of the lowest funded in the state - to suffer a 4.6 to 6 percent reduction in state funding for fiscal year 2010-11, which runs from July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011 ... Full Story »

Like her Daddy, tiny girl's a fighter Dan England Scott Girten put his pinkie down for his daughter Brooke as he offered her a little advice before the surgery that could end her life. She was a tiny thing, barely strong enough to grasp his pinkie and not even half a day old, but Scott told her how tough she was as he said good-bye. Scott thought of the time his own life was in danger as he gave ... Full Story »

Groups join forces to battle wildlife-auto accidents Dan England Eric Fernstrom breathed a puff of relief after he had slammed on his brakes while traveling on a pitch-black section of Colo. 257 just after the last rays of sunlight dipped beneath the horizon. He spotted the doe out of the corner of his eye as he traveled the stretch of the highway between Greeley and Windsor a week before ... Full Story »

Fresh start for Greeley-Evans school board Jakob Rodgers Monday proved to be a day of change for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Following a hearty thanks from members of the past District 6 Board of Education and Superintendent Ranelle Lang, board members Jesse Quinby and Douglas Lidiak relinquished their seats to make way for newcomers Doug Kershaw and Brett Reese during the board's regular ... Full Story »

Carnival on Tuesday to address literacy Jakob Rodgers Patty Hoppe, a second-grade teacher at Madison Elementary School, thinks that learning to read a book - at least, learning to read one well - doesn't just mean opening it up and sounding out the words. Rather, to really master literacy, she said there's interactive games to play and new ways to break down letters and their sounds. The problem ... Full Story »

Appraiser: Strodtman pressured him Sharon Dunn One by one, witnesses have taken the stand in the mortgage fraud trial of Mark Strodtman, all attesting to side deals and agreements he had made with them in different real estate transactions. But on Monday, a real estate appraiser discussed pressure from Strodtman to appraise his properties at higher values, which would have allowed them to sell ... Full Story »

Mailbox for Nov. 10 Staff Writer In retirement, government gets you many different ways I don't know where Mr. Wallbank gets his information. For 27 years, a percentage of my paycheck was withheld for PERA, and yes, my employer contributed matching funds to PERA, just as all employers match employees' Social Security contributions. Because of the government pension offset, I don't receive Social ... Full Story »

Government becomes God under proposal Corey Hale I see Sylvia Falconer is again promoting her anti-Christian theology. Once again, she disparages true, Bible-believing Christians by basically saying, "Because one does not support universal health care, you don't support the poor." How in error can you be? It's apparent with The Tribune and Falconer it is OK to promote false teachings and ... Full Story »

Tribune Opinion: Learning from past mistakes Staff Writer In every bad situation, there are lessons to be learned. The University of Northern Colorado has some work to do enforcing its own policies and addressing complaints, especially related to the conduct of its faculty. That was the basic finding from an independent report issued last week in connection with the actions of Raymond "Vance ... Full Story »

Tuesday's events Staff reports TUESDAY, NOV. 10 NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION, 6 p.m. at the Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., Greeley. Feature: Bailey Phelps, Cherokee Nation, storyteller and flute player. Iron Family Dancers. Details: (970) 506-8600. FATHER-SON BOOK CLUB, "Bob Sakata: American Farmer" by Daniel Blegen, 7 p.m. at the Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., Greeley ... Full Story »

Greeley celebrates American heros Ed Fickes Last week our commander in chief, President Barack Obama, did something in the middle of the night which hadn't been done for years by a sitting president. He traveled to Dover Air Force Base to "welcome home" the remains of 18 American heroes, our brothers who gave all for their country in Afghanistan. He stated, "The burden that both our troops and ... Full Story »

Tuesday's weather Fox 31 After a cool start to the week, it appears that warmer weather is on the way back. Today will start off with plenty of sunshine. During the afternoon, we'll have some passing clouds. Temperatures will warm quickly into the 60s. Wednesday looks to be the warmest day of the week ahead. Skies will remain mostly sunny. And, the wind will be picking up out of the southwest ... Full Story »

Entrepreneurial success is subject of forum at UNC Staff reports A forum at the University of Northern Colorado on Nov. 18 will feature three successful entrepreneurs who will share their success stories and insights. Jake Jabs, founder and president of American Furniture Warehouse; Brian Schwartz, author of "50 Interviews: Entrepreneurs;" and Troy McWhinney, executive vice president and co ... Full Story »

State Farm gives $100K to Monfort school Staff reports State Farm Insurance Cos. in Greeley has donated $100,000 to the Monfort College of Business for student scholarships and support programs for the next academic year at the University of Northern Colorado school. The company has donated more than $539,000 to the Monfort College of Business since 1991, and an additional $332,000 to other ... Full Story »

Tributes for Nov. 10 Staff Writer Eugene Nelson July 19, 1922 - Nov. 5, 2009 Age: 87 Residence: Kirk, Colo. Eugene August Nelson, 87, died Nov. 5, 2009 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo. Eugene was born July 19, 1922, in Longmont, Colo., to Robert Paul and Lily (Osbaugh) Nelson. He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday ... Full Story »

Greeley West football playoff tickets on sale Staff reports Tickets to Greeley West football postseason games are available at both GoJo Sports locations, Garretson's Sport Center and the high school's main office. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Free admission is only given to those with CHSAA and CHSCA passes. Full Story »

Platte Valley teams face immediate challenges Bobby Fernandez County Schools Notes The routes to possible state titles became a whole lot clearer on Sunday for five county teams. CHSAA released the football and volleyball state tournament brackets, featuring Windsor, Platte Valley and Weld Central in football, and Roosevelt, Valley, Platte Valley and Eaton in volleyball. Among the many points of ... Full Story »

UNC athletes receive conference honors Staff reports Two University of Northern Colorado student-athletes were honored by the Big Sky Conference Monday for performances from the past week. Bears quarterback Bryan Waggener was named the conference's football Offensive Player of the Week, and middle blocker Taylor Smith was named volleyball Co-Player of the Week. Waggener, a senior, completed 35 ... Full Story »

New council members to be sworn in Tuesday Staff reports Three new council members and another who was elected to fill a seat he was appointed to in June will be sworn in at Tuesday's Greeley City Council meeting. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in council chambers, 919 7th St. A reception will follow the installation ceremony, which will be presided over by Municipal Judge Robert Frick. Elected to ... Full Story »

La Salle bull rider wins world title, $1 million in prize money By Bill Jackson Kody Lostroh was driving to his La Salle home Monday afternoon from Las Vegas where he had just won the 2009 PBR World Championship - and the $1 million prize that goes with it - in front of a sold-out Thomas & Mach Center crowd Sunday. "It feels great," Lostroh said of his win. "I'm not sure I know how I'm supposed ... Full Story »

Greeley firefighters growing mustaches to fight cancer Staff Reports Some Greeley firefighters have joined a global movement that is bringing much needed attention to cancers that affect men. The Greeley firefighters will grow mustaches during the remainder of November with the hope that the community will support their efforts by making a donation. Funds raised will go to the Prostate Cancer ... Full Story »

Ritter names board of trustees members at UNC Staff reports Denise L. St. Cyr of Parker has been named to the University of Northern Colorado Board of Trustees, while Dick Monfort, board chairman, was re-appointed by Gov. Bill Ritter. The board members, as well as a few new appointments to Mesa State College and the Colorado School of Mines, were named today. All of the appointments are ... Full Story »

Northern Colorado UFO group to meet Thursday Staff Reports The Northern Colorado Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network - MUFON - will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday. The meeting will be at the Western Sizzlin' Steakhouse, 3033 8th Ave., Evans. Dinner is the responsibility of those attending, for those wishing to attend the meeting only it will begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $3 per person, $5 per couple with ... Full Story »

Sunrise receives $100,000 grant for dental health Staff Writer Sunrise Community Health received a $100,000 grant Monday from the Caring for Colorado Foundation. Sunrise plans to use the money to care for more pregnant women and children at the Monfort family and children's clinics. The grants are a part of the foundation's 10-year, $10 million oral health improvement project, designed to ... Full Story »