Wellington Public Library update for Jan. 2014
Find yourself at the library. As human beings we always seem to be trying to find ourselves. I found myself at the library — happily I might add. If you ask any of us who […]
Year: 2013
Bellvue Seniors update for January 2014
by Lola Cook This month we back off a little from our schedule of activities, giving everyone some time to recover from the holidays. Come and join us on Thursdays and have lunch at noon. […]
Wellington Seniors update for January 2014
by Verna Tromberg Wow! 2014. I hope everyone had a joyful holiday season. Jan. 3, SALT meeting, 10 a.m. Jan. 6, We’ll play cards after lunch Jan. 8, Free blood pressure readings. Jan. 31, Bingo […]
Roamin' the Range for Jan. 2014
Welcome to a brand new year filled with possibilities for roaming round the Front Range to discover whatever excites and delights you. Here are a few ideas. The Andy Warhol art exhibit which opened at […]
Town Budget for 2014 presented at trustees meeting
Wellington Town Administrator Larry Lorentzen presented the budget for 2014 to the town trustees on Dec. 10. “Most items remain close to last year’s figures,” he said. In his message to the board, he noted […]
Craft beer comes to Wellington
The big silver grain elevator at 8181 First St. in Wellington will soon have a new tenant. By February or March, Askew Brewery will take up residence alongside Grouse Malting and Roasting Company, which already […]
News
Irrigators hope to tap flood disaster recovery funds
With as much as half a million acres of northeastern Colorado cropland left without adequate irrigation following the September floods, hopes are high in the water community that the federal government will open up access […]
Letter: 2013 was a good year for the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce
Editor: 2013 saw a number of significant achievements by the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce. Membership increased by more than 30 percent, which reflects the growth of business activity in Wellington. There were ribbon cuttings […]
Letter: Wellington — A new beginning?
Editor: Wellington is at a crossroads in its life as a viable community in Northern Colorado. It is a proven planning fact that towns can go only two directions. They can plan for responsible growth […]
Letter: We deserve better
Editor: Editor: Re: “What’s happened to my country?” from North Forty News December, 2013 The writer begins with his great pride in country after seeing the movie, “Captain Phillips,” (Somali pirate attack). He then despairs, […]