Opinions: “Where there is great love, there are always miracles.”

Yukiko McIntyre, wife of Dustie McIntyre of The Gateway News, suffered a ruptured aneurysm on November 15th. She underwent extensive brain surgery and is currently in the neurological intensive care unit at St. Anthony’s Central in Denver.

Due to her critical condition flowers and visitors are not allowed at this time. An account has been set up for fundraising, any donations to help cover medical expenses are greatly appreciated and can be sent to:
US Bank
P.O. Box 1950
St. Paul, MN 55101-0950
Make checks payable to: Dustin McIntyre
Please include account #103690262664

The nearest blood donation centers are:

Westminster CDC
960 124th Avenue
Westminster, CO

Specialized Donations CDC
717 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO

Please visit bonfils.org or call 303-363-2300 to find out information on where you can donate blood.

For updates on her ongoing condition please visit carepages.com and search Yukiko or Dustie.

Please keep Yukiko and her family, who is here with her from Japan, in your prayers.

Thank you for all your love and support!

School District 27J Snap-Shot: 3 years... $12.9 million cut... 1,800 students added...

In 2009-2010: School District 27J had to cut 2.2 million out of its budget. Supplies and fees were drastically reduced which lead to the loss of needed materials in the classroom.

In 2010-2011: School District 27J had to cut 8.4 million out of its budget. 81 teachers were cut (Programs were lost and class sizes increased across the district). 54 classified staff were cut (Loss of instruction and classroom support). There was an increase in fees (Parents were asked to pay even more to go to class and school). There was a reduction of Hours for 109 positions (Loss of instruction and classroom support).

In 2011-2012: School District 27J will have to cut an additional 2.3 million out of its budget. A result in a hiring freeze (Programs will be lost and class sizes will increase across the district). A possible transportation fee will be implemented (Parents will be asked to pay even more to go to school). A possible loss of Middle school athletics and other programs.

School District 27J is the fastest growing district in the state. The district is also the lowest per pupil funding...

“Where there is great love, there are always miracles.” - Willa Cather

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