‘Voices & Thoughts’ Archives
Adam Bowen, solid business background
I support Adam Bowen for County Commissioner. Adam will apply his solid business background to Larimer County. His background started 20+ years ago when he earned his degree in Business Administration. He succeeded in the corporate world in the green economy sector and has vision and understanding of the challenges business face in our community. His business experience will help him lead Larimer County in job creation for this important sector of the economy. I know Adam to be a dedicated ... Full Story
ASRM Blasts Colorado Amendment 62
Urges Voters Reject It on November 2 Denver, CO - The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has called on the residents of Colorado to vote NO on Amendment 62 when they go to the polls November 2. Like a ballot measure defeated in 2008, Amendment 62 would give legal rights to fertilized eggs under the Colorado Constitution, and in doing so, would imperil vital medical care and eliminate or make unsafe important family building options for those suffering from infertility. “In ... Full Story
Markey earns A+ rating from Pinon Canyon Expansion
LAMAR—Betsy Markey has earned a perfect score from the Pinon Canyon Expansion Opposition Coalition for her efforts to stop the expansion of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Southeast Colorado. The Coalition wrote, PCEOC has given Betsy Markey an A+ rating for her efforts to stop the Pinon Canyon expansion. She is a candidate that has put her congressional votes and legislative efforts where her mouth is to keep Pinon Canyon from expanding. Betsy Markey co-sponsored and pushed for ... Full Story
Smith is a Good Role Model
As a mother of children being raised in Larimer County their entire lives, I am honored to support Justin Smith for Larimer County Sheriff. He has devoted his entire career to making my children’s future and your children’s future safe in our community. He has been involved with, Shepardson Elementary School, Site Improvement Team; Partners Mentoring Youth, Estes Park, Board of Directors; American Red Cross, Northern Colorado Chapter, Board of Directors; Harmony Presbyterian Church, ... Full Story
The Con
Dear Friends and Neighbors: Far be it from me to criticize people who want to start a new party to address concerns in our political system. As far as I am concerned, both major parties are too dependent on big money. They have both abandoned basic respect for others in their campaigning. They both have abandoned logic and reason in favor of emotional appeals. They both act as if they hate the other side. What I can’t understand is why the Tea Party should end up supporting the less ... Full Story
Getting to the bottom of 60, 61 and 101
By Mark Hillman The debate over ballot measures 60, 61 and 101 has been anything but illuminating. According to the propaganda, voters should: • Vote yes to punish government at all levels for more than $1 billion in higher taxes and fees enacted without a vote of the people by Gov. Ritter and statehouse Democrats. • Or vote no because "The Ugly 3" will trigger a "voter-approved recession" and put thousands of people out of work. Frankly, both of those arguments are overwrought. ... Full Story
Obituary: Kenneth M. Kegerreis
Kenneth M. Kegerreis, wonderful husband, father and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Berthoud on Oct. 18, 2010, after an extended illness. Kenneth was born Oct. 6, 1933, in Hartford City, Ind., to Wayne and Lena Kegerreis. He went on to proudly serve in the Air Force from 1952 to 1956. Upon his return home, he attended the University of Louisville, Ky., and graduated with a business degree in 1959. He then began a long and distinguished career in the wholesale grocery business ... Full Story
Smith is an Enthusiastic Leader
Letter to the Edtior I have had the pleasure of working with Justin Smith, candidate for Larimer County Sheriff, on many levels in the community since 1991. As the chief executive of the sheriff’s office, the Sheriff will represent this large agency as it coordinates with the other criminal justice agencies in our county, large and small. To represent the sheriff’s office on an equal footing with other respected agencies, the sheriff must be experienced, educated, and committed to the ... Full Story
Two Talented Candidates
To the Editor, Senator Michael Bennet and Congresswoman Betsy Markey are two of the brightest, most dedicated, most thoughtful, and hardest working legislators in Congress today. Both of them are extremely well-qualified, and both have an amazing grasp of the details and implications of the bills they vote on. Bennet and Markey have been in Congress only a short time, but already are known and respected by their colleagues on both sides of the aisle. They are leaders, rather than followers, ... Full Story
Smith is In-Tune to be Sheriff
I have been looking at and listening to the candidates for Larimer County Sheriff. Each represent a different political party, but only one clearly stands out from the other. Justin Smith has nearly 20 years of current experience with our sheriff’s office. Because his experience is current, he is in tune with the current state of law enforcement and the criminal justice field. He has both a bachelor’s and a master’s in criminal justice. Justin Smith has the desire and ability to learn as ... Full Story
