WCOA Board Faces Theft Claims and Push for County Takeover
Weld County Opportunity Agency board struggles to untangle finances amid theft allegations of cash registers and filming gear. President Perehlik proposes county management while missing items include a printing press and several vehicles. Board approves $500 funding for two Apostles for Justice youth centers.
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Weld County Opportunity Agency
WCOA
Richard Perehlik
Iculties
Lillian Tana Sandoval
Rj ‘ Atte
Apostles For Justice
New Evans City Manager Sets Early Focus on Operations
Robert Annis, Evans new city manager, in his first week surveys internal operations, personnel, equipment and facilities. He notes no major problems beyond replaceable equipment, expects quick city hall construction, and urges closer cooperation with Greeley over water and drainage while prioritizing policy guidance from the city council. He aims to balance office time with field outreach to citizens and emphasizes public relations.
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Hiall Abby
Annis
Evans and Greeley
Greeley
Aimis
Evans
Regional panel approves open space plan concept
Jarimer-Wold Regional Planning Commission advances a regional open space comprehensive plan and backs acquisition by purchase rather than zoning. The panel notes the four phase study is one and three fourths complete, with emphasis on streamside lands and historic values near urban areas, and calls for increased citizen involvement.
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Jarimer-Wold
Larimer
Warren Wolaver
Weld County Planning
Gary Fortner
Wolaver
Weather Outlook Northeast Colorado Through Saturday
Fair conditions expected in northeast Colorado through Saturday. Highs today and Saturday near 60s, low tonight in the 30s. Winds northerly at 10 to 20 mph today and tonight.
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Colorado
$75,000 Blaze Destroys Continental Fiberglass Plant
A hot smoky blaze at the Continental Fiberglass plant on S10 Ath St Thursday destroyed the building. Estimated damage $75,000 with full figures pending. One firefighter injured, due to heat and fumes. evacuation of about 40 residents occurred amid fears of acetone in storage. Police and fire officials noted a faulty furnace likely cause. flames melted nearby meters and all equipment inside was lost.
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A -5Th St
Greeley
Tribune
Continental Fiberglass Inc
Proton
Mike Peters
Continental Fiberglass, Inc
S10
Ath St
Claude Meeker
Continental
Weld County Sheriff urged to take direct control and oversight
The Weld County Grand Jury recommends the sheriff assume active administration of the office, attend regional planning and budget meetings or send a report if unavailable, work closely with sergeants, supervise jail conditions weekly, visit each department monthly, and require reporting when duties are delegated. The report emphasizes direct accountability and leadership.
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Weld County Grand Jury
Sheriff's Department
Seaa Criminal Justice
Weld County
Regional planning board clashes over power line route
The Larimer Weld Regional Planning Commission reviews a draft environmental impact study for a 245,000-velt transmission line from the Western Slope to Ault, with concerns on farm land impact, drainage areas, and game management areas. The route would pass Wellington, cross into Wyoming near Virginia Dale, then return to Colorado, linking to Hayden.
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Ron Tollefson
Larimer-Weld Regional Planning Commission
Ault
Bureau of Reclamation
Weld County
Wellington
Coalbank Creek
Larimer
County
Welch
Glenn Billings
Ault-to-Archer, Wyo
Colorado
Crowth
William Manuel
Larimer Planning
Dwight Whitney
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WOCA
Lan Median
the Tribune
Abby Pt
Agriarews & Markets
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Weld
Regional Planning Board
Larimer County
Wellington Area
Souhern
Wyoming
Virginia Dale
Laramie
North Park
Mountains
Hayden
Steamboat Springs
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