Mike McKibbin:
"Construction is due to start soon on a $30 million expansion of the Natural Soda sodium bicarbonate mining operation in Rio Blanco County, 50 miles northwest of Rifle.
That will mean jobs for Rifle area construction workers, and the chance of landing some of the up to 10 permanent jobs when the project is done.
Officials, including Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, May 21, to launch the expansion project.
Bob Warneke, vice president of operations at the plant, said the construction project will provide work for around 60 contractors. Many of those workers will be bused to the Natural Soda site from Rifle, Meeker and Rangely, he said...." (Read more? Click title)
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Showing posts with label Citizen Telegram. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Citizen Telegram. Show all posts
May 26, 2012
May 19, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "Can you fight city hall?"
Isn't Mike McKibbins and his all new Citizen Telegram just terrific?!
Mike McKibbins and his McKibbin's Scribblin's:
"It may be one of the most overused sayings, especially in politics of the local variety.
But it seems to apply in the case of two former mayors, John Steele and Dave Ling. Neither one of them used it when I talked to them this week, but here it is:
You can't fight city hall.
Their petitions to ask Rifle voters to overturn the City Council's decision to issue bonds and take advantage of very low interest rates on a $25.5 million new water treatment plant were rejected by City Clerk Lisa Cain.....
.......At any rate, time will tell how it all shakes out.But the petition rejection, for some reason, reminded me of last Sunday's episode of “Family Guy.” It's one of my favorite shows and last Sunday (might have been a repeat I missed) had Peter, the main character, joining the Tea Party. He and his friends listened to all the talk of how government is evil and bad. They eventually get the mayor of Quohog (voiced by Batman, Adam West) to disband the town's government and stop all its services.
Mayhem, and hilarity, ensue.
Soon, Peter tells his fellow citizens they need a system of rules and order or they'll go down in flames. He describes the exact same system they disbanded. And that's what the good citizens of Quohog end up with at the end.
What does this episode of “Family Guy” have to do with Rifle and the $25.5 million water plant?
Nothing much, I guess. Other than both dealt with city halls and people who disagreed with how things were handled by their local leaders.
I'm sure neither Steele nor Ling nor anyone else will seriously consider overthrowing Rifle City Hall. This isn't Quohog....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Mike McKibbins and his McKibbin's Scribblin's:
"It may be one of the most overused sayings, especially in politics of the local variety.
But it seems to apply in the case of two former mayors, John Steele and Dave Ling. Neither one of them used it when I talked to them this week, but here it is:
You can't fight city hall.
Their petitions to ask Rifle voters to overturn the City Council's decision to issue bonds and take advantage of very low interest rates on a $25.5 million new water treatment plant were rejected by City Clerk Lisa Cain.....
.......At any rate, time will tell how it all shakes out.But the petition rejection, for some reason, reminded me of last Sunday's episode of “Family Guy.” It's one of my favorite shows and last Sunday (might have been a repeat I missed) had Peter, the main character, joining the Tea Party. He and his friends listened to all the talk of how government is evil and bad. They eventually get the mayor of Quohog (voiced by Batman, Adam West) to disband the town's government and stop all its services.
Mayhem, and hilarity, ensue.
Soon, Peter tells his fellow citizens they need a system of rules and order or they'll go down in flames. He describes the exact same system they disbanded. And that's what the good citizens of Quohog end up with at the end.
What does this episode of “Family Guy” have to do with Rifle and the $25.5 million water plant?
Nothing much, I guess. Other than both dealt with city halls and people who disagreed with how things were handled by their local leaders.
I'm sure neither Steele nor Ling nor anyone else will seriously consider overthrowing Rifle City Hall. This isn't Quohog....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within the news others make since 2010."
May 18, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "No rock climbing at Rifle Falls"
via Citizen Telegram:
"The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission denied a petition that would have allowed rock climbing on property at the Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery.
At their meeting last week, commissioners based the decision on concerns about an active golden eagle nest in the immediate area, diversion of wildlife funds, safety issues, parking problems and potential damage to sensitive hatchery and water equipment in the area.
The Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery was built in 1955 and was the largest trout hatchery in the world at that time. The hatchery raised about 3.7 million fish last year and is responsible for about 40 percent of the cacheable trout in the state hatchery system....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetic pursuit and tracking of patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission denied a petition that would have allowed rock climbing on property at the Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery.
At their meeting last week, commissioners based the decision on concerns about an active golden eagle nest in the immediate area, diversion of wildlife funds, safety issues, parking problems and potential damage to sensitive hatchery and water equipment in the area.
The Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery was built in 1955 and was the largest trout hatchery in the world at that time. The hatchery raised about 3.7 million fish last year and is responsible for about 40 percent of the cacheable trout in the state hatchery system....." (Read more? Click title)
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May 17, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "CMC moves to buy land next to Rifle campus"
This is terrific news! Thank you to the Clough Family Foundation and congrats to CMC!
John Colson:
"Colorado Mountain College is working out the final details to buy 25 acres of land adjacent to the school's Rifle campus, near the Garfield County Regional Airport.
The college's board of trustees, at its May 14 meeting in Glenwood Springs, authorized the administration to move ahead with a plan to pay $500,000 for the land.
The property, located behind the existing campus building, is owned by the Airport Land Partners development group and was appraised in 2011 at $2.23 million, according to CMC spokeswoman Debra Crawford.
The school, however, will only pay $300,000 of the purchase price, thanks to a $200,000 charitable donation from the Clough Family Foundation. The foundation is linked to the same family that, through the Genevieve Clough Fellowship, has awarded grants to provide scholarships to more than 200 recent graduates of Rifle, Coal Ridge and Grand Valley High Schools, Crawford said in an email....."
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John Colson:
"Colorado Mountain College is working out the final details to buy 25 acres of land adjacent to the school's Rifle campus, near the Garfield County Regional Airport.
The college's board of trustees, at its May 14 meeting in Glenwood Springs, authorized the administration to move ahead with a plan to pay $500,000 for the land.
The property, located behind the existing campus building, is owned by the Airport Land Partners development group and was appraised in 2011 at $2.23 million, according to CMC spokeswoman Debra Crawford.
The school, however, will only pay $300,000 of the purchase price, thanks to a $200,000 charitable donation from the Clough Family Foundation. The foundation is linked to the same family that, through the Genevieve Clough Fellowship, has awarded grants to provide scholarships to more than 200 recent graduates of Rifle, Coal Ridge and Grand Valley High Schools, Crawford said in an email....."
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May 11, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "Voters re-elect Rifle Fire District incumbents"
Congratulations to Rifle Fire Protection District! Glad to see that incumbents prevailed and will hold their seats.
"In polling on Tuesday, May 8, voters re-elected all three incumbents running for the three open seats on the Rifle Fire Protection District board of directors.
Here is the vote count:
1. Yvonne Long, 52
2. John Sandquist, 48
3. Rex Rhule, 39
Former board member Lee Martens, who was seeking to return to the board after being term limited off the board, collected 32 votes, so was unsuccessful in his bid.
The election brought a turnout of 69 voters, less than 1 percent of the estimated 7,400 eligible voters in the district, said Connie Guerette, the fire district's administrative division chief and designated election official.
The fire district board will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, May 16, when the re-elected board members will be sworn in and new officers will be elected.
“It's always a relatively small turnout,” said Connie Guerette, the fire district's administrative division chief and designated election official....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"In polling on Tuesday, May 8, voters re-elected all three incumbents running for the three open seats on the Rifle Fire Protection District board of directors.
Here is the vote count:
1. Yvonne Long, 52
2. John Sandquist, 48
3. Rex Rhule, 39
Former board member Lee Martens, who was seeking to return to the board after being term limited off the board, collected 32 votes, so was unsuccessful in his bid.
The election brought a turnout of 69 voters, less than 1 percent of the estimated 7,400 eligible voters in the district, said Connie Guerette, the fire district's administrative division chief and designated election official.
The fire district board will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, May 16, when the re-elected board members will be sworn in and new officers will be elected.
“It's always a relatively small turnout,” said Connie Guerette, the fire district's administrative division chief and designated election official....." (Read more? Click title)
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SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "Living: It's all in how you do it"
Mike McKibbin:
"“A long life, lived well” is how I headlined a front page feature story for the Citizen Telegram three years ago. It was about Rifle's Bessie Simonson turning 100 years old.
She was — and still is, I'm sure — a truly interesting and entertaining person to talk to and write about.
This week, I found two more of our senior citizens, Joe Allen and Walt Smith, who brightened my life as well. Their stories, like Bessie's was three years ago, are also on the front page of today's Citizen Telegram. I hope it's as fun reading about them as it was talking to them.
They all show how to learn, grow, mature, and, most importantly, have fun as we go through life. That's something I know I don't always do, caught up in deadline pressure and what not. I suspect most of us are often that way...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"“A long life, lived well” is how I headlined a front page feature story for the Citizen Telegram three years ago. It was about Rifle's Bessie Simonson turning 100 years old.
She was — and still is, I'm sure — a truly interesting and entertaining person to talk to and write about.
This week, I found two more of our senior citizens, Joe Allen and Walt Smith, who brightened my life as well. Their stories, like Bessie's was three years ago, are also on the front page of today's Citizen Telegram. I hope it's as fun reading about them as it was talking to them.
They all show how to learn, grow, mature, and, most importantly, have fun as we go through life. That's something I know I don't always do, caught up in deadline pressure and what not. I suspect most of us are often that way...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
May 10, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "Jazz in Rifle? You got it"
Mike McKibbin:
"Many a song about a young, struggling musician includes a line about singing or playing in small venues to hone their crafts.
In the case of Joe Allen and Walt Smith, though, they've already done that. Long ago. And to some level of notoriety.
Now, every Saturday night, Allen stands next to his 1928 string bass, while Smith sits behind a piano at a small downtown Rifle cafe. To the delight of customers enjoying fine food and wine at the Creekbend Bistro and Coffee, the duo entertains with smooth jazz music.
“We're just a couple of old dudes, playing jazz and enjoying good people enjoying good food and wine,” Allen said....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"Many a song about a young, struggling musician includes a line about singing or playing in small venues to hone their crafts.
In the case of Joe Allen and Walt Smith, though, they've already done that. Long ago. And to some level of notoriety.
Now, every Saturday night, Allen stands next to his 1928 string bass, while Smith sits behind a piano at a small downtown Rifle cafe. To the delight of customers enjoying fine food and wine at the Creekbend Bistro and Coffee, the duo entertains with smooth jazz music.
“We're just a couple of old dudes, playing jazz and enjoying good people enjoying good food and wine,” Allen said....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
May 3, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "Rifle fire district election features a contested race"
Yowza!!
He even tosses up West End political news and does it without bias dripping off every word!!!!
(Cue sound of cheering crowds in Rifle...Rifle birds singing in chorus...Rifle fireworks popping and Rifle marching bands playing in the streets....Hip, Hip Hooray!!!....)
See related West End politics off the Telegram here.
Mike McKibbin:
"Voters in the Rifle Fire Protection District can cast ballots on Tuesday, May 8 and will choose between three incumbents and a former director to fill three seats on the district board of directors.
They include incumbents Yvonne Long, Rex Rhule and John Sandquist. Former director Lee Martens is seeking to return to the board. He served for four years, before he lost his seat in the 2010 election. Long and Sandquist are each seeking a second, four-year term, while Rhule is running for a third term.
The Rifle district serves some 24,000 people spread out over 411 square miles, including the Rifle city limits. Voters can cast ballots on May 8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the district office, 1850 Railroad Ave.
The Citizen Telegram asked each candidate to provide their background and experience and to identify the top issues facing the district. Each provided e-mail answers, which were only edited for clarity, spelling and style....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
He even tosses up West End political news and does it without bias dripping off every word!!!!
(Cue sound of cheering crowds in Rifle...Rifle birds singing in chorus...Rifle fireworks popping and Rifle marching bands playing in the streets....Hip, Hip Hooray!!!....)
See related West End politics off the Telegram here.
Mike McKibbin:
"Voters in the Rifle Fire Protection District can cast ballots on Tuesday, May 8 and will choose between three incumbents and a former director to fill three seats on the district board of directors.
They include incumbents Yvonne Long, Rex Rhule and John Sandquist. Former director Lee Martens is seeking to return to the board. He served for four years, before he lost his seat in the 2010 election. Long and Sandquist are each seeking a second, four-year term, while Rhule is running for a third term.
The Rifle district serves some 24,000 people spread out over 411 square miles, including the Rifle city limits. Voters can cast ballots on May 8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the district office, 1850 Railroad Ave.
The Citizen Telegram asked each candidate to provide their background and experience and to identify the top issues facing the district. Each provided e-mail answers, which were only edited for clarity, spelling and style....." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "Time to take stock"
A special thank you goes out to Mike McKibbin down on the Citizen Telegram.
Why?
For taking a look around at his beloved City of Rifle, Colorado and with near effortless (appearing as effortless) ease, restoring that lost voice of the folks, The Citizen Telegram.
Finally, we all have at least a chance at hearing the news in Garfield County. Facts, details and diverse voices rather than just the voice of reporter John Colson covering his version of the county.
McKibbin has taken the reins of editorial and publishing control, with the end result after only a few publications being an entirely new feel to the Telegram.
Letters to the Editor are coming in, columns are appearing again, data on the lives of folks in the West End and an overall sense that maybe trust in the output could be on the horizon.
Well done. Today, another 'McKibbin's Sribblin's'. Down on the Citizen Telegram.
Mike McKibbin:
"Change is constant and never-ending. Sometimes there's good changes,, sometimes bad changes. It's often up to your point of view.
That's how it seems for the natural gas industry over the past decade. Ten years is how long Encana USA has held Energy Expos at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle. This Saturday's event is a good time to look back at how natural gas development, and our lives, have changed in that time.
I was here during that time, as were a lot of folks. We saw how the changes affected us, our neighbors, perhaps even the air we breathe and water we drink. Definitely in terms of the nice, new buildings, roads and other amenities made possible by either taxes or generous donations from the companies involved.
I must have written hundreds and hundreds of stories about the industry and its impacts on the area and people, especially leading up to the Bureau of Land Management's leasing decision for the Roan Plateau a few years ago. I remember the people who had bought or even built their dream homes out in the country around Rifle, Silt and Parachute. And how many felt violated or even saw their health suffer after huge drilling rigs arrived and big truck after big truck drove up and down in front of their homes. Others welcomed the industry with open arms.
Many people left for what they felt was a better quality of life. That's their right. We all live where we want to live.
I also remember how all the white pickup trucks would line up in Parachute each morning to get on Interstate 70 and the county roads that led them to their next well site. All those trucks equaled a lot of money for a lot of people. A lot of good, beneficial projects many of us will always enjoy.
Just a few facts from Encana you can learn more about at Saturday's Expo...."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Why?
For taking a look around at his beloved City of Rifle, Colorado and with near effortless (appearing as effortless) ease, restoring that lost voice of the folks, The Citizen Telegram.
Finally, we all have at least a chance at hearing the news in Garfield County. Facts, details and diverse voices rather than just the voice of reporter John Colson covering his version of the county.
McKibbin has taken the reins of editorial and publishing control, with the end result after only a few publications being an entirely new feel to the Telegram.
Letters to the Editor are coming in, columns are appearing again, data on the lives of folks in the West End and an overall sense that maybe trust in the output could be on the horizon.
Well done. Today, another 'McKibbin's Sribblin's'. Down on the Citizen Telegram.
Mike McKibbin:
"Change is constant and never-ending. Sometimes there's good changes,, sometimes bad changes. It's often up to your point of view.
That's how it seems for the natural gas industry over the past decade. Ten years is how long Encana USA has held Energy Expos at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle. This Saturday's event is a good time to look back at how natural gas development, and our lives, have changed in that time.
I was here during that time, as were a lot of folks. We saw how the changes affected us, our neighbors, perhaps even the air we breathe and water we drink. Definitely in terms of the nice, new buildings, roads and other amenities made possible by either taxes or generous donations from the companies involved.
I must have written hundreds and hundreds of stories about the industry and its impacts on the area and people, especially leading up to the Bureau of Land Management's leasing decision for the Roan Plateau a few years ago. I remember the people who had bought or even built their dream homes out in the country around Rifle, Silt and Parachute. And how many felt violated or even saw their health suffer after huge drilling rigs arrived and big truck after big truck drove up and down in front of their homes. Others welcomed the industry with open arms.
Many people left for what they felt was a better quality of life. That's their right. We all live where we want to live.
I also remember how all the white pickup trucks would line up in Parachute each morning to get on Interstate 70 and the county roads that led them to their next well site. All those trucks equaled a lot of money for a lot of people. A lot of good, beneficial projects many of us will always enjoy.
Just a few facts from Encana you can learn more about at Saturday's Expo...."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
April 13, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "McKibbin to take reins as editor for The Citizen Telegram"
Heather McGregor:
"RIFLE, Colorado — The Citizen Telegram is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike McKibbin of Rifle as the new editor of the weekly community newspaper and its website, citizentelegram.com.
McKibbin will start in the post on Monday, April 16..." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"RIFLE, Colorado — The Citizen Telegram is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike McKibbin of Rifle as the new editor of the weekly community newspaper and its website, citizentelegram.com.
McKibbin will start in the post on Monday, April 16..." (Read more? Click title)
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April 9, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "Vegetable buckshot: Eagle Springs Organic takes aim at Rifle"
Nelson Harvey:
"To a first-time visitor, the mesa west of Silt where Eagle Springs Organic sits can seem like an unlikely place for a sustainable agriculture operation. To get there, you follow a dirt road that winds past an electrical transfer station and several gas drilling rigs.
Unexpectedly, the road dead-ends in front of a tremendous greenhouse, the peaks and valleys of its roof extending for more than an acre into the distance. It is surrounded by hundreds more acres of pastureland and outdoor growing space.
Despite its unlikely location, this certified organic farm has become one of the most influential players in the region's budding local food movement since it was founded in 2010. And now, owner Ken Sack, a wealthy former pharmacist and insurance executive from Florida, is looking to Rifle as the home for his farm's next project...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"To a first-time visitor, the mesa west of Silt where Eagle Springs Organic sits can seem like an unlikely place for a sustainable agriculture operation. To get there, you follow a dirt road that winds past an electrical transfer station and several gas drilling rigs.
Unexpectedly, the road dead-ends in front of a tremendous greenhouse, the peaks and valleys of its roof extending for more than an acre into the distance. It is surrounded by hundreds more acres of pastureland and outdoor growing space.
Despite its unlikely location, this certified organic farm has become one of the most influential players in the region's budding local food movement since it was founded in 2010. And now, owner Ken Sack, a wealthy former pharmacist and insurance executive from Florida, is looking to Rifle as the home for his farm's next project...." (Read more? Click title)
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March 30, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "Top cop to turn in badge after 39 years on the job"
Citizen Telegram:
"Police Chief Daryl Meisner will finish his 39-year law enforcement career in July, when he turns in his badge and retires.
“I've always had good instincts throughout my career, and my instincts tell me it's just the right time,” Meisner, 59, said in his office at the Rifle Police Department building on South 18th Street. “I'm kind of scared and excited, both.”
In recent years, when crimes like arson fires and the shooting deaths of four residents occurred, Meisner said Rifle was no longer a “Mayberry” kind of town. The reference to the idyllic, mythical small town on TV's “The Andy Griffith Show” grew out of Meisner's early career in the 1970s.
“Being out on the streets and walking around, people would say ‘Here comes Rifle's Barney Fife,' ” Meisner said of the show's popular deputy character. “I'd just laugh. I even started carrying a bullet in my pocket,” like the Fife character.
Born in Meeker and raised in Rifle, Meisner began his law enforcement career in December 1973. Former chief Larry Allec asked if he was interested in becoming a reserve officer...."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"Police Chief Daryl Meisner will finish his 39-year law enforcement career in July, when he turns in his badge and retires.
“I've always had good instincts throughout my career, and my instincts tell me it's just the right time,” Meisner, 59, said in his office at the Rifle Police Department building on South 18th Street. “I'm kind of scared and excited, both.”
In recent years, when crimes like arson fires and the shooting deaths of four residents occurred, Meisner said Rifle was no longer a “Mayberry” kind of town. The reference to the idyllic, mythical small town on TV's “The Andy Griffith Show” grew out of Meisner's early career in the 1970s.
“Being out on the streets and walking around, people would say ‘Here comes Rifle's Barney Fife,' ” Meisner said of the show's popular deputy character. “I'd just laugh. I even started carrying a bullet in my pocket,” like the Fife character.
Born in Meeker and raised in Rifle, Meisner began his law enforcement career in December 1973. Former chief Larry Allec asked if he was interested in becoming a reserve officer...."
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March 22, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "Humanitarian Service Award nominees unveiled"
Heather McGregor:
"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — The Garfield Humanitarian Service Awards committee announced Wednesday that 16 individuals and one organization have been nominated for the 2012 Humanitarian Service Awards.
A celebratory dinner for the nominees and for those who nominated them, along with friends, family and colleagues will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 16, at the Hotel Colorado.
“If you know one of the nominees and have been touched in some way by their humanitarian service, please join us for this wonderful event to honor them,” said Marian McDonough, a member of the awards committee and executive director of Catholic Charities.
The nominees are divided into five categories, and are:
Senior volunteers: John Breckinridge, Niki Delson, Ron Kokish, all with Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and John Neal with Meals on Wheels.
Young adult volunteers: Sarah Rippy with YouthZone and Melea Sheridan with Grand River Volunteer Services.
Staff: Debbie Bath with Access Roaring Fork, Jenny Lang Burns with Mountain Family Health Center, Kelly Keeffe with Aspen-to-Parachute Dental Health Alliance, Kathleen Kline with Colorado Workforce, Barbara Romero and Gyla Stark with Creekside Assisted Living, Patty Schaffner with PALS Mentoring, and Megan Lee Taylor-Alstatt with the Garfield County Sheriff's Department.
Visionary founders: Diane Welter with Your Friends For Life, and Rosie McSwain with Tom's Door.
Organization: First United Methodist Church of Glenwood Springs..." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — The Garfield Humanitarian Service Awards committee announced Wednesday that 16 individuals and one organization have been nominated for the 2012 Humanitarian Service Awards.
A celebratory dinner for the nominees and for those who nominated them, along with friends, family and colleagues will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 16, at the Hotel Colorado.
“If you know one of the nominees and have been touched in some way by their humanitarian service, please join us for this wonderful event to honor them,” said Marian McDonough, a member of the awards committee and executive director of Catholic Charities.
The nominees are divided into five categories, and are:
Senior volunteers: John Breckinridge, Niki Delson, Ron Kokish, all with Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and John Neal with Meals on Wheels.
Young adult volunteers: Sarah Rippy with YouthZone and Melea Sheridan with Grand River Volunteer Services.
Staff: Debbie Bath with Access Roaring Fork, Jenny Lang Burns with Mountain Family Health Center, Kelly Keeffe with Aspen-to-Parachute Dental Health Alliance, Kathleen Kline with Colorado Workforce, Barbara Romero and Gyla Stark with Creekside Assisted Living, Patty Schaffner with PALS Mentoring, and Megan Lee Taylor-Alstatt with the Garfield County Sheriff's Department.
Visionary founders: Diane Welter with Your Friends For Life, and Rosie McSwain with Tom's Door.
Organization: First United Methodist Church of Glenwood Springs..." (Read more? Click title)
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March 2, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Citizen Telegram "Moving on: Detective retiring after 22 years with Rifle Police Department"
Thank you for your service, Detective Jones.
Jenny Lavey:
"Detective William Jones wants to say something to the community of Rifle.
“Thank you.”
Following a call to service that began in 1981, Jones has become a staple in countywide law enforcement, but most notably in the Rifle Police Department.
This week, he'll be turning over his office keys, retiring after 22 years on the Rifle beat.
Reflecting on a career of public service, first as a police officer and finally as a detective, Jones calls police work “a job, but really it's not just a job.”
Charged with working in a system that keeps both the ills and good of society running, Jones says he's been honored to have worked with the team of colleagues that defines Rifle's criminal justice task force.
“It's been an honor to serve this community,” he said. “Some of the finest I have ever known are here....”
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Jenny Lavey:
"Detective William Jones wants to say something to the community of Rifle.
“Thank you.”
Following a call to service that began in 1981, Jones has become a staple in countywide law enforcement, but most notably in the Rifle Police Department.
This week, he'll be turning over his office keys, retiring after 22 years on the Rifle beat.
Reflecting on a career of public service, first as a police officer and finally as a detective, Jones calls police work “a job, but really it's not just a job.”
Charged with working in a system that keeps both the ills and good of society running, Jones says he's been honored to have worked with the team of colleagues that defines Rifle's criminal justice task force.
“It's been an honor to serve this community,” he said. “Some of the finest I have ever known are here....”
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
February 17, 2012
SandBox Comments: Citizen Telegram "2011 city sales tax up 11 percent"
Congrats to Rifle, Colorado!
SandBox thinks this might be the biggest jump of any community around.
Jenny Lavey:
"The sales tax numbers for 2011 are in, and things are looking up.
The city of Rifle released its 2011 year-end sales tax report, showing a healthy uptick in Rifle's general economy since the recession.
Rounding out 2011, the city's overall sales tax revenue was 11 percent higher than in 2010, although the city lodging tax fell by 2 percent.
Sales tax revenue grew from a total of $5.8 million in 2010 to $6.5 million in 2011. That puts the city's revenues a bit higher than 2009's revenue total of $6.4 million. They are all considerably lower than the city's record high revenues of $8.4 million in 2008.
Rifle Finance Director Charles Kelty said he's glad to see the increase.
“I think the numbers may point to people getting more comfortable in the current economic climate, because they're spending more money,” Kelty said..." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
SandBox thinks this might be the biggest jump of any community around.
Jenny Lavey:
"The sales tax numbers for 2011 are in, and things are looking up.
The city of Rifle released its 2011 year-end sales tax report, showing a healthy uptick in Rifle's general economy since the recession.
Rounding out 2011, the city's overall sales tax revenue was 11 percent higher than in 2010, although the city lodging tax fell by 2 percent.
Sales tax revenue grew from a total of $5.8 million in 2010 to $6.5 million in 2011. That puts the city's revenues a bit higher than 2009's revenue total of $6.4 million. They are all considerably lower than the city's record high revenues of $8.4 million in 2008.
Rifle Finance Director Charles Kelty said he's glad to see the increase.
“I think the numbers may point to people getting more comfortable in the current economic climate, because they're spending more money,” Kelty said..." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
December 4, 2011
SandBox Comments: Citizen Telegram "Working the family farm"
"NEW CASTLE — Theresa Rumery and Jared McDermott recommend rosemary, sage and thyme for a delectable holiday dinner.
And they would know. After all, Rumery and McDermott spend their days cultivating, growing and managing the fine, organic culinary herbs of Osage Gardens — one of Colorado's oldest farms west of New Castle...."
(Jenny Lavey)
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And they would know. After all, Rumery and McDermott spend their days cultivating, growing and managing the fine, organic culinary herbs of Osage Gardens — one of Colorado's oldest farms west of New Castle...."
(Jenny Lavey)
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September 9, 2011
SandBox Comments: Citizen Telegram "Stoney Ridge Pavilion opens with first concert Sept. 17"
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Congratulations to Silt Mayor Dave Moore and all the folks down in Silt!
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Congratulations to Silt Mayor Dave Moore and all the folks down in Silt!
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
May 26, 2011
SandBox Comments: Citizen Telegram "Amonette case continued, plea deal possible"
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