Ever want to run your own newspaper? Here's your opportunity.
Kelley Collins, owner & publisher of the Olathe Messenger in Olathe, CO, has put this business up for sale. Visit the web site to view the selling memorandum.
People in Olathe have enjoyed having a local paper, after not having one for many years. Keep it going - buy this paper and be part of the life of Olathe.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Friday, September 11, 2009
Scott Tipton in Olathe - Thursday 9/17 - for Affordable Housing
On Thursday Sept. 17 from 2pm to 5pm, Scott Tipton will be in Olathe. Part of his visit will be about the "worker housing" project proposed for Olathe, as a show of support for the project.
Hope you can be there!
Hope you can be there!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Drive Safely - Kids are in School!
Last week a neighborhood dog got loose and made his way over to the elementary school. Between the time the school called the owner, and the owner came to retrieve the dog, someone sped through the school pickup area (it has a 5 mph limit) and ran over the dog, killing it.
Whomever hit that dog, was a coward and took off, leaving the dead dog laying in the school driveway.
That 100 pound dog could have been your child!
Take a look at your own driving habits - if you tend to speed over the 5 mph limit when you go to drop off or pick up your child at the elementary school, BE AWARE you are jeopardizing other people's kids.
It's a shame someone's 100 pound dog was killed in a 5mph zone - it would be beyond tragic if that was someone's child. SLOW DOWN in school zones.
Whomever hit that dog, was a coward and took off, leaving the dead dog laying in the school driveway.
That 100 pound dog could have been your child!
Take a look at your own driving habits - if you tend to speed over the 5 mph limit when you go to drop off or pick up your child at the elementary school, BE AWARE you are jeopardizing other people's kids.
It's a shame someone's 100 pound dog was killed in a 5mph zone - it would be beyond tragic if that was someone's child. SLOW DOWN in school zones.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
GET HELP: Domestic Violence & Abuse
Domestic violence - GET HELP!
"Suspect in fatal shooting had history of domestic violence " - true in the death of Montrose Police Sergeant David Kinterknecht, true in too many other deaths and woundings.
Maybe YOU can live with the abuse, but others DIE.
GET HELP NOW before your abuser kills an innocent bystander. Everyone who works with abusers know they don't change - the one being abused is the only one who thinks "things will be different this time." Don't risk your life or the life of someone trying to help you - GET HELP NOW.
Latimer House in Montrose - 970-241-6704
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
Domestic violence crisis numbers: http://www.ccadv.org/numbers.htm
"Suspect in fatal shooting had history of domestic violence " - true in the death of Montrose Police Sergeant David Kinterknecht, true in too many other deaths and woundings.
Maybe YOU can live with the abuse, but others DIE.
GET HELP NOW before your abuser kills an innocent bystander. Everyone who works with abusers know they don't change - the one being abused is the only one who thinks "things will be different this time." Don't risk your life or the life of someone trying to help you - GET HELP NOW.
Latimer House in Montrose - 970-241-6704
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
Domestic violence crisis numbers: http://www.ccadv.org/numbers.htm
Sergeant David Kinternecht, Montrose Police Department
On Saturday July 25, Officer Kinternecht was killed while responding to a domestic violence call. Two Montrose Police Officers, Larry Witte and Rodney Ragsdale, were wounded.
Please pray for his family and friends as they grieve their terrible loss. If you can help, there is a fund listed below for his family.
From the forums at www.officer.com :
> Brothers & Sisters,
>
>
>
> It is with great sorrow that we report 3 officers of the Montrose Police
> Department were shot in the line of duty last night. Montrose Police
> Sergeant David Kinterknecht died on the scene. Montrose Police Officers
> Larry Witte and Rodney Ragsdale were wounded.
>
> Sergeant Kinterknecht, along with officers from the Montrose Police
> Department and sheriff's deputies from the Montrose County Sheriff's
> Department were dispatched to a home in the 16900 block of 64.50 Road at
> 8:30 p.m. after a report of domestic violence. The home is near the Cobble
> Creek Golf Course in an affluent area of Montrose.
>
> Upon arrival the officers were met by a female complainant outside. As the
> complainant was speaking to the officers, the suspect opened fire with a
> shotgun at close range from a garage adjacent to the house, killing Sergeant
> Kinterknecht and wounding two other officers. Witnesses reported hearing
> approximately 12 shots in five seconds. The suspect died at the scene.
>
> Officers Larry Witte and Rodney Ragsdale were shot and wounded in the legs.
> The officers and Sgt. Kinterknecht were rushed to Montrose Memorial
> Hospital. Sgt. Kinterknecht died from his injuries. Ragsdale was taken by
> helicopter last night to St. Mary's Hospital and was out of surgery this
> morning. Officer Witte also was out of surgery this morning. Both officers
> are expected to survive.
>
> Sergeant David Kinterknecht, 41, was married and a father of two. He was a
> ten year veteran of the Montrose Police Department, and a graduate Montrose
> High School, class of 1986. Sgt Kinterknecht was a member of the Montrose
> Area Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 56. SGT. Kinterknecht started with the
> department in the 1980s as cadet. He worked for a time as a deputy in the
> San Miguel Sheriff's Department before joining the Montrose Police
> Department. Any member or Lodge wishing to make a tax deductible donation
> to the memorial family support fund for Sergeant David Kinterknecht is ask
> to send their check to:
>
> Colorado State Lodge
> Public Safety Awareness Foundation
> RE: Montrose Sgt David Kinterknecht
>
> 2701 West 84th Avenue Suite #211
> Westminster, Colorado 80031
Please pray for his family and friends as they grieve their terrible loss. If you can help, there is a fund listed below for his family.
From the forums at www.officer.com :
> Brothers & Sisters,
>
>
>
> It is with great sorrow that we report 3 officers of the Montrose Police
> Department were shot in the line of duty last night. Montrose Police
> Sergeant David Kinterknecht died on the scene. Montrose Police Officers
> Larry Witte and Rodney Ragsdale were wounded.
>
> Sergeant Kinterknecht, along with officers from the Montrose Police
> Department and sheriff's deputies from the Montrose County Sheriff's
> Department were dispatched to a home in the 16900 block of 64.50 Road at
> 8:30 p.m. after a report of domestic violence. The home is near the Cobble
> Creek Golf Course in an affluent area of Montrose.
>
> Upon arrival the officers were met by a female complainant outside. As the
> complainant was speaking to the officers, the suspect opened fire with a
> shotgun at close range from a garage adjacent to the house, killing Sergeant
> Kinterknecht and wounding two other officers. Witnesses reported hearing
> approximately 12 shots in five seconds. The suspect died at the scene.
>
> Officers Larry Witte and Rodney Ragsdale were shot and wounded in the legs.
> The officers and Sgt. Kinterknecht were rushed to Montrose Memorial
> Hospital. Sgt. Kinterknecht died from his injuries. Ragsdale was taken by
> helicopter last night to St. Mary's Hospital and was out of surgery this
> morning. Officer Witte also was out of surgery this morning. Both officers
> are expected to survive.
>
> Sergeant David Kinterknecht, 41, was married and a father of two. He was a
> ten year veteran of the Montrose Police Department, and a graduate Montrose
> High School, class of 1986. Sgt Kinterknecht was a member of the Montrose
> Area Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 56. SGT. Kinterknecht started with the
> department in the 1980s as cadet. He worked for a time as a deputy in the
> San Miguel Sheriff's Department before joining the Montrose Police
> Department. Any member or Lodge wishing to make a tax deductible donation
> to the memorial family support fund for Sergeant David Kinterknecht is ask
> to send their check to:
>
> Colorado State Lodge
> Public Safety Awareness Foundation
> RE: Montrose Sgt David Kinterknecht
>
> 2701 West 84th Avenue Suite #211
> Westminster, Colorado 80031
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Hello Olathe
Hello Olathe;
As part of our new website at The Olathe Messenger, we've added this blog site as a way for all of you to post your thoughts and opinions about life here in good ol' Olathe, Colorado. It's kinda like sitting down at the B&C around one of the tables of wisdom, only this is an on-line version where you are free to vent about issues and solve problems to your heart's content! It's interesting to read what others are thinking, so please feel to write about any topic you like as it relates to our community. You may choose an identity, or posts can be kept completely anonymous by choosing that option when you compose your post. Either way, we do want to hear from you, so blog away!
Your Friend and Fellow Olathean,
Kelley
As part of our new website at The Olathe Messenger, we've added this blog site as a way for all of you to post your thoughts and opinions about life here in good ol' Olathe, Colorado. It's kinda like sitting down at the B&C around one of the tables of wisdom, only this is an on-line version where you are free to vent about issues and solve problems to your heart's content! It's interesting to read what others are thinking, so please feel to write about any topic you like as it relates to our community. You may choose an identity, or posts can be kept completely anonymous by choosing that option when you compose your post. Either way, we do want to hear from you, so blog away!
Your Friend and Fellow Olathean,
Kelley
Friday, June 12, 2009
Town Politics
Hello Olathe.
This week I am curios to know what you all think about the turmoil in our town government concerning the resignation/termination of Finance Director and Town Treasurer, Pamela Woods and the roles played by Town Admin Scott Harold and Mayor Perkins in the matter? Are you pleased with the way the Board of Trustees is handling the situation? Is there more going on than just small town politics? Where is the line between right and wrong and just how safe is a person's job? As a community, where is this leading us and how will we as citizens handle it? What will happen from here? From my perspective, it will certainly be interesting to watch itself play out and in the end I have my fingers and toes crossed that good will triumph.
We at The Messenger as well as the entire town would very much like to hear your thoughts and opinions surrounding this so please drop us a line.
Kelley Collins
Publisher/owner
The Olathe Messenger
This week I am curios to know what you all think about the turmoil in our town government concerning the resignation/termination of Finance Director and Town Treasurer, Pamela Woods and the roles played by Town Admin Scott Harold and Mayor Perkins in the matter? Are you pleased with the way the Board of Trustees is handling the situation? Is there more going on than just small town politics? Where is the line between right and wrong and just how safe is a person's job? As a community, where is this leading us and how will we as citizens handle it? What will happen from here? From my perspective, it will certainly be interesting to watch itself play out and in the end I have my fingers and toes crossed that good will triumph.
We at The Messenger as well as the entire town would very much like to hear your thoughts and opinions surrounding this so please drop us a line.
Kelley Collins
Publisher/owner
The Olathe Messenger
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
You have 1 life and there are no power-ups
Matt Smelser, OHS Class of 2009 Valedictorian, made an excellent graduation speech combining adult wisdom and youthful outlooks.
My favorite line from Matt's speech (printed in its entirety in the May 20, 2009 issue of the Olathe Messenger) is "Class of 2009, go into this world and don't mess up. This isn't like a video game. You have one life and there are no power-ups."
Another great point:
" In all my years of watching my mom and grandma, I have learned 3 things about mothers:
1) No matter how old you are or how far away you move, your mother will always own you.
2) Your mom will always have the veto power, even if you are president.
3) Your mother is always right. End of story. "
I like this young man, and I haven't met him. His words are funny, wise, goofy, cool and thought provoking. I hope we get an update from him a few years down the road.
Some parting thoughts from Matt's speech:
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." Colossians 3:23
Wise words for all of us.
My favorite line from Matt's speech (printed in its entirety in the May 20, 2009 issue of the Olathe Messenger) is "Class of 2009, go into this world and don't mess up. This isn't like a video game. You have one life and there are no power-ups."
Another great point:
" In all my years of watching my mom and grandma, I have learned 3 things about mothers:
1) No matter how old you are or how far away you move, your mother will always own you.
2) Your mom will always have the veto power, even if you are president.
3) Your mother is always right. End of story. "
I like this young man, and I haven't met him. His words are funny, wise, goofy, cool and thought provoking. I hope we get an update from him a few years down the road.
Some parting thoughts from Matt's speech:
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." Colossians 3:23
Wise words for all of us.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Colgate Showdown coming to Olathe
Garth Brooks. Tim McGraw. Sara Evans. Brad Paisley.
Some of the greats in country music have been launched from the Colgate Country Showdown talent contest through the years. And this year, at the Olathe Sweet Corn Festival, we may see the next star at the State Finals.
This is a really good move on the part of the Activities Department, and the benefits to Olathe are great. Most important will be the national publicity for the Corn Fest that will be done through the event promoters, including local radio promotion leading up to the Corn Fest on Saturday, August 1.
This is in addition to having country music star Clint Black performing as the headliner.
See the May 29 issue of the Messenger to read the article by Matt Bufwack. And buy your reserved seating tickets now for the Corn Fest - they are going fast!
Some of the greats in country music have been launched from the Colgate Country Showdown talent contest through the years. And this year, at the Olathe Sweet Corn Festival, we may see the next star at the State Finals.
This is a really good move on the part of the Activities Department, and the benefits to Olathe are great. Most important will be the national publicity for the Corn Fest that will be done through the event promoters, including local radio promotion leading up to the Corn Fest on Saturday, August 1.
This is in addition to having country music star Clint Black performing as the headliner.
See the May 29 issue of the Messenger to read the article by Matt Bufwack. And buy your reserved seating tickets now for the Corn Fest - they are going fast!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Town Board meetings - Y'all come!
I went to the recent Town Board meeting on April 27. I saw a group of interested and concerned people working together to make the best decisions for the town - that was impressive.
The board members, town manager, town clerk and attorney spend several hours working through the business of running the town, and it would be great if more people took an interest.
- Did you know there is discussion about putting in separate water meters for landscaping? If you are a homeowner in Olathe, you may find this useful to know. And if you have an opinion about this, you should let the Board know.
- Bobbi Sale of the Activities Department was there to tell us how the Corn Fest is shaping up for this year.
- Did you know there is work in progress to put pipes in irrigation ditches to reduce the leaching of selenium into the water system? There was a very interesting report presented at the meeting. I'm sorry I missed the woman's name and organization.
- Did you know the Olathe Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the car show event during Corn Fest this year?
- Did you know that the budget for the town is on target for the 1st quarter of 2009?
- Did you know the Town is pressuring our government leaders to help Olathe put the dormitory into use as it was originally planned?
- Did you know that the organization that used to provide senior meals at the Olathe Community Center has changed, and a new group (Volunteers of America) have taken it over?
You would have learned that and much more by attending Monday's meeting. Maybe you aren't interested in every topic they discuss and decide on, but all of it is important to the life and health of our community.
- Let's get involved in how the town is run, give the board some support and input about what you want that is good for the town.
Anyone interested in how the town is run, and want input on which decisions are made, should go to these meetings; they are very informative yet sparsely attended.
Meet me at the next board meeting - they are held the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month, 6:30pm at the Town Hall. The board has a "working meeting" prior to that, and the public is welcome there too.
See you there!
The board members, town manager, town clerk and attorney spend several hours working through the business of running the town, and it would be great if more people took an interest.
- Did you know there is discussion about putting in separate water meters for landscaping? If you are a homeowner in Olathe, you may find this useful to know. And if you have an opinion about this, you should let the Board know.
- Bobbi Sale of the Activities Department was there to tell us how the Corn Fest is shaping up for this year.
- Did you know there is work in progress to put pipes in irrigation ditches to reduce the leaching of selenium into the water system? There was a very interesting report presented at the meeting. I'm sorry I missed the woman's name and organization.
- Did you know the Olathe Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the car show event during Corn Fest this year?
- Did you know that the budget for the town is on target for the 1st quarter of 2009?
- Did you know the Town is pressuring our government leaders to help Olathe put the dormitory into use as it was originally planned?
- Did you know that the organization that used to provide senior meals at the Olathe Community Center has changed, and a new group (Volunteers of America) have taken it over?
You would have learned that and much more by attending Monday's meeting. Maybe you aren't interested in every topic they discuss and decide on, but all of it is important to the life and health of our community.
- Let's get involved in how the town is run, give the board some support and input about what you want that is good for the town.
Anyone interested in how the town is run, and want input on which decisions are made, should go to these meetings; they are very informative yet sparsely attended.
Meet me at the next board meeting - they are held the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month, 6:30pm at the Town Hall. The board has a "working meeting" prior to that, and the public is welcome there too.
See you there!
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