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Vol. 121, No. 15 Holyoke, CO Wednesday, May 26, 2021 www. holyokeenterprise.com One Dollar No issues Coaching salaries to found in increase, will reflect city’s audit percentage of base BY ANDREW NYGAARD BY BRENDA JOHNSON BRANDT swimming; Colbey Stumpf, THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE head HS boys basketball; and Danielle Brandt, assistant Scott Szabo of Lauer, Coaching salaries in Holy- HS girls swimming. Szabo & Associates, PC at- oke School District Re-1J will Extra-duty assignments tended the May 18 Holyoke see an increase for the 2021- for 2021-22 incorporate the City Council meeting to 22 school year as approved newly-adopted salaries. provide an overview of the at the May 18 meeting of the Stipends approved for coach- city’s 2020 audit, which was Board of Education. ing positions for the coming accepted as presented. Rather than an actual dol- year, reflecting the appro- “It’s just a joy to come lar amount, coaching sala- priate percentages of the do your audit,” Szabo said, ries were set at a percentage certified staff base salary, praising the work of City of the base pay for certified include $3,486 for head HS Clerk/Treasurer Kathy staff. As a result, each time coaches (increase of $384 Olofson, Deputy Clerk/Trea- the base pay increases, so from current-year stipend) surer Tillie Fisbeck and city will the coaching stipends. and $2,440 for assistants office staff members. For next year, the prelimi- (increase of $579). At the end of 2020, the nary budget notes a base pay The exception to this is city’s general fund had a bal- of $34,856 on the certified $2,091 for head HS boys golf ance of $2,717,083, which is staff salary schedule. and head girls golf (increase about 15 months of reserves. Coaching salaries were of $230) and $1,569 for the Szabo noted that this is a approved at 10% of the base assistants (increase of $328). very healthy reserve. The for head HS coaches, 7% for Stipends for JH coaches are fund is up $666,747 from the assistant HS, 6% for head $2,091 for head positions (in- previous year. JH, 4.5% for assistant JH, 6% crease of $266) and $1,569 for The total balance of the for head boys/girls HS golf, assistants (increase of $328). city’s eight special revenue 4.5% for assistant boys/girls Coaches approved at the funds and one permanent HS golf, 8% for head HS/JH May 18 meeting include head fund was $707,492, up $16,362 cheer, 4.5% for assistant HS/ coach Dusty Sprague, assis- from 2019. A total of $9,517 JH cheer if numbers warrant tants Aaron Sprague, Russ was transferred from these the position, 17% for the ath- Sprague and Bryan Beckner, funds to the general fund. letic trainer, 10% for band/ HS football; head Michelle The city’s utility fund’s choir/drama directors and Vieselmeyer, assistant Ash- net position at the end of 3% for musical assistant. ley Hoffner, HS volleyball; the year was $11,192,977, up Coaching salary schedules head Colbey Stumpf, HS boys $376,783 from 2019. From that from several area schools basketball. fund, $800,000 was trans- were reviewed for compari- Head John Baumgartner, ferred to the general fund. son. Board member Dusty assistant Kyle Carper, HS Szabo said the city’s Sprague cited that most of girls basketball; head Pelle, spending and revenue the others included a longev- assistant Parker Redfern, streams are very consistent THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS ity piece, rewarding coaches HS wrestling; head Corey from year to year. for multiple years of service. Koberstein, assistants Dani “From an auditor’s perspec- That could be a consideration Jablonski and Gina Martin, tive,” he added, “everything in the future. HS track; head Sherman is in great shape. All the Kage, assistant Jimmy funds have ample reserves — Bittersweet Extra-duty assignments made French, volunteer Marcus no concerns there whatsoev- Four new-hires were Kammer, HS baseball. er. And again, the audit itself, approved on the coaching Head Kage, assistant we could not be more pleased While the last day of school felt like a jailbreak for some, for others it was bittersweet as they roster at last week’s meet- Kendra Schlachter, volunteer with how it went.” took time to hug, cry and say goodbye to friends and teachers before heading home for the ing. They include Broc Pelle, Alyssa Metzger, HS softball; summer. Third grader Aitana Sanchez, at left, embraces counselor Kathleen Kropp outside the head HS wrestling; Emily Possible fifth police doors of Holyoke Elementary School when the bell rang just before noon Friday, May 21. Krogmeier, head HS girls SEE SCHOOL, P5 officer discussed After tabling the decision of hiring a fifth police of- ficer at their May 4 meeting, city council members dis- cussed the situation again John Baumgartner has dedicated 3-decade and took no further action. Council member Steve Moore said his biggest concern is that sending two education career to building relationships people to the police acad- emy means there would be BY BRENDA JOHNSON BRANDT Baumgartner kicks off Holyoke Holyoke Elementary when several uncertain expenses THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE career as a newlywed he first started teaching. At since they don’t yet know if When Baumgartner that time the elementary the city is getting financial John Baumgartner has moved to Holyoke in August school included grades K-8. assistance to offset the cost. much to reflect on as he of 1989, it was just days after Jim Yakel served as He added that time is a ends a 33-year career as he and his wife, Jill, were principal, and Baumgart- factor as well, since after a classroom teacher and married. ner continues to hold a lot graduating from the acad- athletic/activities director That fall, Jill started of respect for him. Other emy it could take nearly a this month. working at Highline Electric male K-8 classroom teachers year until the new officer is Throughout the three-plus Association, where she is fully ready for duty. decades of teaching and currently the billing super- Humble and “You know, we had the coaching, he has focused on visor. five at one time and then we a life lesson his college bas- John spent his own hungry — went down to four and that’s ketball coach taught him. elementary school days in kind of been my number, “Build relationships with Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Baumgartner anyway, four,” council mem- kids so in the end you can be moved to Strasburg, North hopes he’s taught ber John Schneider said. there for them,” Baumgart- Dakota, for his junior high Moore added that if there’s ner said coach Al Bortke and high school years. the kids to go out a chance of hiring a fifth offi- taught him. John and Jill met at the cer who’s already Peace Offi- While his first year as a University of Mary in Bis- and do it — to be cers Standards and Training teacher was in California, the marck, North Dakota, where hungry for success certified and it’s a great fit, remainder of Baumgartner’s Jill played volleyball and then there’s the possibility of career has been in Holyoke. John played basketball. and humble in its looking at that at the time. With 29 years in a third John earned his bach- grade classroom at Holy- elor’s degree in elementary acceptance. Council revisits 501(c)(3) oke Elementary School education with coaching as assistance request and the last three years as a minor. His coaching minor in his early years in town Holyoke Chamber of Com- athletic/activities director, required athletic director were Jim Gribben, Harvey merce Executive Director Baumgartner said it’s just classes, which he ended up Eurich, Gil Konecne, Cam Holly Ferguson was at the time to practice what he referring to 30 years later Fuerniss and Marty Roth. meeting to discuss the for- preaches and put family first. when he became the Holy- However, for many of his mation of a Holyoke commu- He’s clear in his message oke JR/SR High A.D. 29 years at Holyoke Elemen- nity foundation, a topic she that he will miss the kids Baumgartner was the only tary, Baumgartner was last brought before council and is quick to point out that male on staff in his one-year the only male classroom THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS members April 6. he wants to keep coaching stint in Palmdale, Califor- teacher. He said he misses John Baumgartner is pictured with photos of his grandkids and his Phillips County Economic as long as he can. He serves nia. his time at the elementary motto for coaching, “Stay Hungry, Stay Humble,” as he looks to va- as head high school girls He is appreciative of the cate his athletic/activities director office to opt for retirement from SEE CITY, P3 basketball coach. numerous male mentors at SEE BAUMGARTNER, P3 full-time work this month.

AROUND TOWN Look inside for Explore magazine tired from a career in the U.S. Air Force. Later Enterprise closed Monday WEATHER MARKETS that day, a flag burning ceremony will be held The annual Explore magazine, a project of in the Vets Hall parking lot around 1:30-2 p.m. The Holyoke Enterprise will be closed Mon- May 18-24 May 25, 2021 six area newspapers, is inserted inside this day, May 31, for Memorial Day. Any news and Hi Lo Prec. edition of the Enterprise. Browse through Attorney general in town Thursday ads that can be submitted by the end of the May 18 70 48 0.02 Wheat $5.26 (bu.) its 50-plus pages for ideas of things to do and day Friday, May 28, will be appreciated. May 19 74 52 0.40 New Crop $5.62 (bu.) places to explore in the region all year long. Attorney General Phil Weiser is inviting May 20 77 54 — residents to a Phillips County community Senator to speak at Venango on Monday May 21 83 60 0.04 Corn $6.48 (bu.) Russell to speak at Memorial Day program meeting Thursday, May 27, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. May 22 78 56 0.32 New Crop $4.35 (bu.) at Phillips County Event Center. The event will The Venango, Nebraska, Legion Post 270 is May 23 76 38 0.57 Lt. Col. Bob Russell will be the featured focus on a conversation about the state’s re- hosting a Memorial Day service at 10:30 a.m. May 24 72 46 — Millet $32.00 (cwt.) speaker at the local Memorial Day program sponse to the opioid crisis; protecting consum- Monday, May 31, at the Venango Cemetery New Crop $15.00 (cwt.) Monday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at Holyoke Cem- ers; and protecting land, air and water. There with guest speaker Sen. Dan Hughes. Music Log on to www.weatherbug.com for etery. Russell is a 1964 Holyoke High School will also be a time for questions and answers will be provided by Heather From. There will up-to-date weather information. Milo $6.56 (bu.) graduate and a former fighter pilot who has re- with Weiser. Registration is not required. not be a lunch this year due to COVID-19. New Crop $5.46 (bu.) 2 ONE FOR THE RECORD THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021

OBITUARIES POLICE REPORT

Deanna Lacina Deb Michael Holyoke Police Department Investigated a suscpicious in- recently performed the follow- cident/vehicle on S. Morlan Deanna Jo Lacina of Jules- discarded. She loved to paint Deb May Michael died May and evenings driving trac- ing activities: Ave. burg died May 14, 2021, at her items, giving them new life 10, 2021, in Haxtun at the age tor, chasing cows and fixing home in Julesburg. Deanna and purpose. of 62. She was born Sept. 6, meals. Many fond/funny MAY 18 MAY 22 was born July 25, 1972, in Deanna loved to travel but 1958, in Burlington to Nova memories of and with Deb Investigated a juvenile prob- Responded to a disturbance Holyoke to Joe and Margaret was physically limited, so she Joy (Hatfield) and James Mc- could be found in the corrals lem at Smith Hardware but on S. Belford Ave. A warn- McCallum. appreciated the times she got Coin. on the Michael Farm. were unable to locate the ing was issued. Deanna’s family frequently to see and experience new She attended and gradu- Highly devoted to her faith person. Investigated an animal com- moved when she was a child, things. When her grandson, ated from Stratton High in Jesus Christ, she loved to Stopped a vehicle at Johnson plaint at Melissa Memorial and she attended numerous Boston, was born, it brought School in sing and sign in the church St. and Heginbotham Ave. Hospital. schools. She would eventu- new meaning and joy to her 1976. She choir, attend Bible studies and Assisted a motorist at High- ally settle in Sterling, where life. Deanna cherished every continued her memorize Scripture. MAY 19 way 6 and County Road 37. she worked as a cashier at minute she got to spend with education at Downtime, when there Investigated an animal com- Stopped a vehicle at Inter- Walmart for many years. him and the rest of her fam- Northeast- was any, was filled by hand- plaint on S. Coleman Ave. A ocean Ave. and Carnahan Eventually, Deanna’s ily. ern Junior making cards and spending warning was issued. St. A warning was issued. health deteriorated to the de- Deanna was preceded in College in time with and loving on her Investigated a disturbance on Stopped a vehicle at Kwik gree that she was no longer death by her parents; infant Sterling and grandchildren. Also when S. Campbell Ave. Stop. able to work, so she poured sister, Tiffany; and sister-in- finished her Deb’s mother, Joy, was in the Investigated a motor vehicle her heart into a project that law, Kathy. teaching nursing home, she spent time MAY 21 crash on S. Sherman Ave. she created called Baby Survivors include her fi- degree at the University daily with her and the other Completed a welfare check at Investigated a disturbance on Blessings. Deanna began ance, Chris Dillard of Jules- of Northern Colorado in residents, doing activities and Holyoke Elementary School. E. Johnson St. this project as an outreach burg; children, Anthony Greeley. taking care of and having a Investigated a traffic com- Stopped a vehicle at Denver for babies and their parents Lacina and Kirsten of Sidney, While attending NJC, she love for them. plaint on Highway 6 but were St. and Interocean Ave. A who found themselves in Nebraska, and Justin Lacina met her future husband, Brad She is survived by her unable to locate the person. citation was issued. need. and Samantha of Sidney; James Michael. They were husband, Brad Michael of Investigated a traffic com- For years, Deanna propa- brothers, Danny McCallum of wed March 1, 1980, in Strat- Haxtun; mother-in-law, plaint at Interocean Ave. In addition, HPD took in- gated Baby Blessings through Sterling and David and Jolene ton. The couple made their Donna Michael of Haxtun; and Furry St. A warning formation twice, responded Facebook and any means McCallum of Haxtun; grand- home northeast of Haxtun. brother, Jim and wife Lori was issued. to two medical emergencies she could. When donors to son, Boston; and many nieces, Deb started her teaching McCoin of Castle Rock; chil- Stopped a vehicle at Inter- and completed one follow- the cause would emerge, she nephews, other relatives and career at Fleming the fall of dren, Andrea and husband ocean Ave. and Emerson St. up. would drive to pick up their friends. 1980, retiring in 2015. Hazen Schlachter of Holyoke, donations and deliver them A memorial has been In 1984 the couple was Aaron and wife Elizabeth to the needy. Baby Blessings established in Deanna’s blessed with their first child, Michael of Haxtun, and Alan became more than a job to memory for later designation. Andrea Kay, on Jan. 29. A and wife Kimberlee Michael SHERIFF’S REPORT Deanna — it was her distinct Condolences may be shared at second child, Aaron Lee, was of Haxtun; grandchildren, calling. prairiehillsjulesburg.com. born to them Jan. 20, 1987. Nicole, Ryan and Meredith Phillips County Sheriff’s on County Road 53. Deanna was very creative Memorial services will be They completed their family Schlachter and Colton Mi- Office recently reported the Completed a VIN inspection and loved to craft. She made held at a later date. with the birth of a third child, chael; sister-in-law, Vicki and following activities: on County Road 40. wreaths for every occasion, Prairie Hills Funeral Home Alan Austin, on May 31, 1996. Rex Benson of Sterling; niece, Stopped a vehicle at Highway making use of things that of Julesburg assisted the A devoted and loving mother, Cori McCoin, and nephew, MAY 18 6 and County Road 37. otherwise might end up being Lacina family. she attended all school and Kellen McCoin of Castle Completed a prisoner trans- Stopped a vehicle at Denver church functions for her chil- Rock; best friend, Dottie port at Yuma County Jail. St. and Interocean Ave. dren, as she was their biggest Oman of Haxtun; and many fan. other family members and MAY 19 MAY 22 Deb’s passion for teaching friends. Completed a prisoner trans- Stopped a vehicle at Inter- over 35 years allowed her She was preceded in death port at Yuma County Jail. ocean Ave. and Emerson to touch and mold the lives by her stepfather, Richard Assisted another agency on St. of over 600 children. She Blancken; mother, Nova Joy County Road 9. Stopped a vehicle at Highway delighted in the challenge Blancken; father-in-law, Leon- 6 and County Road 33. that each student brought, ard Michael; and many aunts MAY 20 kindling their individual and uncles. Stopped a vehicle at Dee St. In addition, Phillips abilities and sparking a love Funeral services were and Bryan Ave. in Paoli. County Sheriff’s Office took for learning. Adept in sign held May 15 at the Haxtun information once, served language, she taught the skill Community Center. Burial MAY 21 civil papers once and assisted to her own children as well as followed at the Fairfield Completed a VIN inspection one citizen. her students. Cemetery. Farm life had her help- Baucke Funeral Home ing out summers, weekends directed the service. FROM THE RECORD

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115 S. Interocean • Holyoke 970-854-3699 • creative-traditions.com Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Notice Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The City of Holyoke will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be No Trash Pick-up. Monday’s trash Phillips County will be collected the following Tuesday. Community Meeting Notice Notice with Attorney General Phil Weiser Grass Clippings may not be placed in Holyoke Cemetery any garbage container for City disposal. Thursday, May 27 The White Memorial Directory is located Grass Clippings may be hauled to the 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the front entrance of the Holyoke Cemetery Grass Clipping Disposal Area Phillips County Event Center to assist you in locating your loved ones’ graves. located on the west edge of the city. 22505 US-385, Holyoke, CO 80734 Gifts and bequests to Holyoke Cemetery are welcome. Honor your family or friends with a living memorial by donating to the cemetery tree program or by giving Please join us for a conversation about the a memorial in honor of a loved one, friend or veteran. Warning state's response to the opioid crisis, protecting Come visit with us about these programs. To all individuals taking grass consumers, protecting our land, air and water, Due to maintenance issues, all items, including clippings to the City grass dump: and a Q&A with Attorney General Phil Weiser. Memorial Day decorations, placed on cemetery spaces within the cemetery which do not conform to the ABSOLUTELY NO BAGS, —Registration not required— Holyoke Cemetery Rules and Regulations must be NO BOXES, NO RUBBISH OR removed on or before June 3, 2021. This includes TREE LIMBS PERMITTED. all items which have been perpetually left on graves. Items not removed by this date will be removed Only grass clippings are permitted. and disposed of by City personnel. If these rules are not followed, the City will be forced to close the Thank You, grass dump site to the public. Holyoke Cemetery Board, City of Holyoke $300 Fine for unauthorized dumping. Thank you for your cooperation, City of Holyoke THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 FROM THE FRONT 3

CITY: Kinnie brings up concerns regarding streets, speed limits, turn lanes and more WHERE TO WORSHIP FROM PAGE 1 softball, T-ball and machine has a representative based burying a power line on CNE at FCC Seventh-day Adventist Church pitch programs since kids in Fort Morgan. the west side of the Bank of 310 S. Interocean 144 W. Gordon St. Development Executive Direc- weren’t able to play last year, Brown said the plan is to Colorado Pavilion. Marcos Avina, Pastor Don Lopes, 208-451-5257 tor Trisha Herman was also recreation director Victoria bore 15 holes in the lot in a Water and sewer crews 970-854-3438 (English) Jon Walker, 970-854-8093 at the meeting in support of Dunker was happy to tell grid pattern. Eight will be have kept busy upgrading 970-630-6236 (Spanish) Saturday Sabbath School 9:45 a.m. the creation of the foundation. council members that 120 10 feet deep and the rest will well-control systems and Friday Worship 7 p.m. Saturday Worship 11 a.m. In discussing the issue, kids are participating in be 20. cleaning well houses after council members felt more these programs this year. He said the cost will start city wells were converted Cornerstone Ministry Church St. Patrick Catholic Church information was needed and Almost half of them are at $9,000, but it could go up from chlorine gas disinfec- Sharing the Flatirons Church Message 541 S. Interocean did not take further action. between 5 and 8 years old, from there depending on tion to a liquid chlorine Peerless Theatre, 212 S. Interocean Fr. Jerry Rohr City Attorney Al Wall representing a good founda- what’s found. The firm will disinfectant solution in late Sunday Worship 9 a.m. (O) 970-854-2866, (H) 970-854-2762 pointed out that he has set up tion for the future. schedule the project as soon March. They have also been Sunday Mass 8 a.m. a 501(c)(3) a number of times, This comes on the heels as possible but couldn’t yet doing quarterly testing for Emerson St. Church of Christ Daily Mass 7:30 a.m. (M, Tu, Th, F) and it is not simple. of a successful youth soc- provide an exact time frame. the state. 730 E. Emerson Wednesday K-6 Rel. Education, JH Rel. “They’ve gotten really strict cer season in which 130 kids Street crews have been fill- Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Education, Youth Group, 6-7 p.m. on you specifying what you participated. Citizen shares concerns ing the cracks in the streets Saturday Neo-Catechumenal want to do, then they’ll check She said summer softball Joe Kinnie approached in preparation for seal Fairfield Covenant Church Mass 7:30 p.m. it and verify it,” Wall said, practice started Monday, May council members to discuss coating work. They have N of Paoli on Rd 40 between Rd 17/19 Saturday Reconciliation 3-4 p.m. adding that there can’t be 17. Sherman Kage and Kendra the condition of some of also been filling potholes, Jim Crist, Pastor multiple boards running it. Schlachter are coaching the the Holyoke streets that mowing grass and getting 970-520-4841 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Council member Brian two teams. Kody Timm and have potholes, specifically the cemetery ready for Me- Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Amherst Akey said he would like more Dylan Miles are coaching mentioning Sheridan and morial Day. Kurt Hatteberg, Pastor information about who would Wynona avenues and John- Police Chief Doug Berg- First Baptist Church (O) 970-854-4310 qualify for what, and council son street. strom said that Holyoke 1000 E. Johnson Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. member Kevin Scott added She feels creating a He said another concern is Police Department handled Rick Reitz, Interim Pastor that he would like to see the Highway 6 on the east end of or generated 64 calls for (O) 970-854-2452 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church request also be made to the Holyoke foundation town where the speed limit service from April 30-May Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Venango, Nebraska county and not have the city is imperative for is 45 mph. He said speeding 12, including one animal Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Kurt Hatteberg, Pastor foot the whole bill. happens there frequently complaint under code en- Wednesday BASIC Training 6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Sunday School 10 a.m. Ferguson said the initial the community. and he would like the speed forcement. More info at www.holyokefbc.com Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. request was for $2,500 for en- limit reduced and to not Olofson informed coun- gaging a company to complete summer baseball, and Jade increase going east until cil members that Con- First Christian Church SY7 Messianic Assembly all the necessary documents Goldenstein and Ashley Clay- County Road 41. nie Holtzman is retiring 310 S. Interocean 221 N. Interocean and file the paperwork to cre- ton are coaching T-ball and He noted that he had spo- from the city office after Mike Brown, Pastor Pastor Paul & Michelle Rowe ate a 501(c)(3), but the amount machine pitch. ken to the Colorado Depart- 32 years and she will be (O) 970-854-3438 970-466-4229 was lowered to $2,000 since She said she is thankful ment of Transportation about missed. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Saturday Service 1:30 p.m. Russell Haynes has completed to the coaches, all of whom the issue in the past, since Wall requested a meeting Sunday Worship 10 a.m. More info at www.shmayisrael7.org Form 1023 paperwork before have coached before. She told they control the speed limit. with the police committee to More info at www.holyokefcc.org and is willing to help com- council members she will Brown said CDOT did a be held after the city council Venango Community Church plete that portion. have their salary recommen- traffic study in that area meeting adjourned. First United Methodist Church Chris Costrini, Pastor, 308-447-5540 Herman said she feels creat- dations next month. and found that the traffic 230 E. Furry Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ing a Holyoke foundation is Dunker said HHS student didn’t warrant a change in Other business Paul A. Brunner, Pastor Sunday Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. imperative for the community Tayla Martin will be the the speed limit. In other business at the (O) 970-854-2433 Sunday Worship 10:35 a.m. and will open up doors for both recreation department intern Kinnie pointed out that May 18 meeting, council Sunday Service 9 a.m. economic development and the this summer for 100 hours in the traffic increases in the members: Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Vida Abundante chamber since they both have June. summer and during har- — Approved a payment Friday Food Bank 3-4 p.m. 1000 E. Johnson St. a 501(c)(6) designation. She added that she has not vest, and the speeding is a of $1,600 to Inland Potable Ismael Lopez, Pastor Ferguson added that the heard anything back yet from danger to the community. Services for the inspection Holyoke Assembly of God Sunday 5:30 p.m. chamber missed out on a lot of Ripley Design regarding He talked to the council and cleaning of potable 1220 S. Baxter More info at www.holyokefbc.com grant opportunities during the potential new designs for the about what it would take to water tanks, which must Jay Littlefield, Pastor pandemic since it is a 501(c)(6), park master plan after com- create a right turn lane in be completed every five (O) 970-854-2817 Zion Lutheran Church and more funding chances are munity members provided front of Scheunemann’s on years. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 240 S. High School available to a 501(c)(3). feedback, but she will keep Interocean Avenue. — Joined the Munici- Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Gary Rahe, Pastor Moore questioned why the council informed on the Brown said that this is also pal Energy Agency of (O) 970-854-2615, (H) 970-854-2614 the city was being asked to progress. up to the state, and it would Nebraska at the associate Holyoke Church of Christ Sunday School 8:45 a.m. fund the full $2,000 startup mean taking out six to eight class level of participation, 105 W. Scheunemann Sunday Church Service 10 a.m. cost, and Schneider asked if Soil in new fire parking spots in front of not providing the city voting Dan Kafka Ferguson had checked with station lot to be tested only Scheunemann’s, but rights and the opportu- 970-854-2870 Zion Lutheran Church the county or other entities Council members approved also in front of Holyoke Com- nity to sit on the board of Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Ministerio Hispano regarding funding. the soil in the new fire station munity Federal Credit Union Nebraska Municipal Power Sunday Bible Class 10 a.m. 240 S. High School Ferguson said she had only lot to be tested at the cost of at and Brewed Awakening Cof- Pool if desired. Wednesday Bible Class 7 p.m. Pedro Jofre, Pastor, 970-466-2548 checked with the city so far least $9,000. fee & Bake Shop under state — Renewed the city’s Divine Service/Holy Communion and had initially done so to City Superintendent Mark regulations. Medical Air Service Asso- Pleasant Valley United Methodist Sunday 11:30 a.m. see if any COVID-19 relief Brown said attendees of a Kinnie also expressed his ciation membership. Paul A. Brunner, Pastor funds could be used, which is fire shed pre-construction support for licensing Gator — Appointed Jason Red- Sunday School 10 a.m. Email updates to not a possibility. meeting were adamant about utility vehicles since golf man to serve another three- Sunday Worship 11 a.m. [email protected]. testing the soil for quality and carts can be licensed. year term on the Board of Summer baseball and softball compaction. Variance Adjustment. programs field 120 kids To this end, Brown contact- Council hears reports — Approved the liquor Noting that she’s excited ed Earth Engineering Consul- Brown reported that license for Sara’s Cuisine Paoli Farmers Co-op Elevator Co. for this summer’s baseball, tants in Windsor, which also electric crews have finished LLC. Locally Owned, Locally Controlled 970-774-7234 • paolifarmerscoop.com BAUMGARTNER: Third grade teacher, athletic director, coach reflects on career FROM PAGE 1 with the Lady Dragons, hav- He cited his loyal assistant ing game guest lists, requir- 150 S. Interocean, Holyoke ing been to state three out of coach, Chad Marin, and his ing mask-wearing and more 970-854-2227 school and still likes to go the five years. former player who is now have impacted the position Member www.fpnb.bank back at lunchtime and see the Between the boys and girls, his assistant, Kyle Carper. in a big way. FDIC kids. “11 teams have taken me to Humble and hungry — Recognizing that he spent ATM located next to Judy Ginapp was his first state,” Baumgartner said. 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VOICE 4 THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 ‘The Mitchells vs. Country folks The Machines’ is the ultimate family road trip can survive, movie in a robot apocalypse if city politicians henever a new animated feature drops on Netflix, I make a mental note to watch it to review. Then, leave us alone Winevitably, I forget and months go by before I get around to watching it. Thankfully, BY MARK HILLMAN I had heard such high praise for this movie, I actually remembered to watch it! And man, Horses on our farm didn’t get the memo what a great time! about COVID-19, so in the past year we’ve trav- “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” follows eled with them through blue and red states the Mitchell family on the day their daughter where an inescapable pattern distinguishes Katie (voiced by Abbi Jacobson of “Broad rural communities from suburban or urban City”) is jet-setting off to ones. college. She’s incredibly SOURCE: PHILLIPS COUNTY MUSEUM Near large cities, people reacted to the pan- AND NOW excited because her whole The old Webermeier place is pictured, located 6 miles east and 1/2 mile north of Holyoke. demic with purposeful social distancing and OUR FEATURE life she has felt like no John W. Webermeier and his wife Katie moved there in 1898. They lived in a sod house con- meticulous wearing of masks. But in rural one gets her. She’s an art- nected to a small three-room frame house until they built a two-story house in 1910. John towns, evidence of a pandemic was typically PRESENTATION ist and a filmmaker and and other area farmers fought a prairie fire in 1906 or 1907. The fire was caused by sparks two-fold: food-service and store clerks wore everyone thought she was from a Burlington train. No homes burned, but the prairie was blackened as far as Pleasant masks as directed by employers, and advisory weird (boy, can I relate). Valley. John worked so long that he was exhausted and sick with rheumatism and stayed in mask signs were both ubiquitously posted and When she gets accepted bed for several months afterward. frequently ignored. to a film school in Califor- This isn’t to argue that either approach is nia, she instantly has a better but rather that people and communi- group of (virtual) friends ties can be trusted to adapt to our own unique ready and waiting for her PEEKIN’ into the PAST situations. arrival. She and her dad This spring, rural Coloradans are increas- Rick (voiced by Danny Five Years Ago which established a curfew for Holyoke. ingly fed up with the onslaught of top-down Lincoln L. Hayes McBride of comedy things May 26, 2016 City attorney Al Wall will draw up an directives that impose Denver-Boulder “solu- galore) continually butt It was unanimously voted by Holyoke amended ordinance before the next tions” on every community. These mandates heads because they’re so City Council at the May 17 meeting to meeting, June 4, when the public hear- disregard Coloradans’ competency to govern similar and their current spat threatens to move forward with the idea of a full-time ing will continue. The revised version ourselves. Even though some have been de- carry on after she leaves. But he has a plan! recreation department, pending voter will change the times of the curfew to railed, the Legislature’s relentless drumbeat He cancels her plane ticket and plans a cross- approval of a 2.5% lodging tax in the midnight-6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday of paternalism is creating a swelling tide of country road trip to take her to college! November election. nights and include a place to change resentment. Katie is less than pleased. Dragon’s Wagon Preschool held a Ted- the age limit, if the council decides it is The assault on agriculture by lawmakers Meanwhile, tech guru of PAL and Steve Jobs dy Bear Clinic on May 18 with Melissa needed. It will also include exceptions and activists with no stake in our business is proxy Mark Bowman (Eric Andre) is about to Memorial Hospital nurses. Preschoolers for school-, church- or employment-relat- especially infuriating. make a huge announcement about the latest took in stuffed animals for well-teddy ed activities. Senate Bill 87 would create completely tech they’re going to release. He created the checkups and exams, getting the chance unworkable employment laws for Colorado phone and personal virtual assistant PAL to see for themselves that going to the Fifty Years Ago farms and ranches where harvesting crops (think Siri, but with a digital face and voiced doctor isn’t so scary after all. May 27, 1971 and caring for livestock sometimes demand by Oscar winner Olivia Coleman) and is ready Melissa Memorial Hospital ranked Holyoke Bowling Lanes, for many long, irregular hours dictated by weather con- to launch the next big thing: personal home No. 3 in the state among all hospitals years owned and operated by Mr. and ditions. Requiring a standard 40-hour work robots. Since everything has a “smart” chip in for patient satisfaction from March Mrs. George Arkulari, has been pur- week or allowing workers to strike shows that it these days, the robots can sync with all your 2014-March 2015, according to a report is- chased by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carrick. bill sponsors are oblivious to how food gets to appliances and do everything for you. sued by Hospital Consumer Assessment Paradise Lanes, named by the new man- their table. Guess what happens next. of Healthcare Providers and Systems. agement, will be operated by Mr. and Lurking in the background is Initiative Yep! Robot apocalypse! The Mitchells stop Mrs. Ed Carrick and their son, Bill. 16 (the “PAUSE Act”), headed for the 2022 off at a roadside dinosaur attraction when Ten Years Ago Climaxing a very close race in the election ballot. Proponents say this is about everything goes crazy and they must work May 26, 2011 Colorado Lions District 6-East member- preventing cruelty to farm animals — as if its together to make it out of the mess in one Holyoke second grade teacher Susan ship, attendance and activities contest, Boulder-area backers know what it’s like to piece. Renquist will end a 20-year teaching the first-place plaque was presented to warm a baby calf during a blizzard or spend Featuring the voice talents of Maya Rudolph, career — with the last nine spent in the Holyoke Lions Club at the district all night in the barn tending a sick animal. Beck Bennett, Fred Armisen, Conan O’Brien, Holyoke — Friday when students walk banquet Friday evening in Colorado This hair-shirt fantasy would have voters Chrissy Tiegan and John Legend, this film is a out the front door of the elementary Springs. — not ranchers — determine when livestock wild ride of action, comedy and good ol’ family school in Holyoke. When Dale Briggs receives his eighth are ready to be processed for meat. Tripling feels. They also have Beginning this month, the Colorado grade diploma tonight, it will climax 29 the time from farm to table means meat will a family dog named Humane Society & SPCA has added an- years of continuous participation on the be long past its prime — not fit for our kitchen I haven’t laughed Monchi, a derpy, other avenue for reporting animal cruel- part of the Lawrence Briggs family in tables. Initiative 16 would defy science by de- this hard at a chunky pug, who is ty throughout Colorado. CHS is partner- the Holyoke Grade School. September fining breeding via artificial insemination as a laugh riot. Who ing with Crime Stoppers to initiate an 1942, Larry Briggs enrolled in the first a “sexual act with an animal,” a crime under movie in a long doesn’t love an animal anonymous tip and reward program for grade, and never since has the grade Colorado law. sidekick? reporting animal abuse or neglect, dog school been without a Briggs youngster. Rural Coloradans aren’t convinced we can time, and I’ve The art design fighting, or other inhumane activities Quite a record. trust the judgment of our urban cousins, who watched over 400 is really fun, the with dogs, cats or horses throughout the just last year voted, from the safety of their soundtrack is great, Eastern Plains of Colorado. Seventy-Five Years Ago kitchen tables, to release wolves to prey on since last March. and all the perfor- Nine cases of equine herpesvirus May 30, 1946 livestock and wildlife on Western Slope farms mances are top-notch. (EHV-1) have been confirmed in Colo- The Shew Jewelry Store, owned by and ranches. The producers Phil Lord and Christopher rado, reported Colorado Department of Stuart Shew, opened for business Friday Next, city lawmakers think they should tell Miller brought us “The Lego Movie,” “The Agriculture last week. in the building first door north of the us how to address crime in our communities. Lego Movie 2: The Second Part,” “Spider-Man: Peerless Theatre. Mr. and Mrs. Shew are Frankly, the decay and disorder in your cities Into the Spider-Verse” and many, many more. Twenty-Five Years Ago living in the apartment at the rear of the isn’t an example we intend to follow. I’m no expert, but these guys seem to know May 30, 1996 building. The building was purchased Senate Bill 62 — fortunately toned down and what they’re doing. A series of severe storms pelted the from Mr. and Mrs. A. Hester recently re-introduced as SB 273 — prohibits local law I haven’t laughed this hard at a movie in a area last week with rain, large hail, high by John Detmer. Mr. and Mrs. Hester enforcement from arresting or jailing sus- long time, and I’ve watched over 400 since last winds and no injuries. The most violent retired last month after 27 years in pects charged with car theft, burglary, rioting March (#PandemicUnemployment). If you of the storms occurred May 22. Thunder- mercantile and ready-to-wear business and property damage up to $100,000. Suspects were (or are) a weird kid in search of your storms were accompanied by tornadoes, in Holyoke. can ignore their court dates three times be- tribe, this movie will hit you right in the gut. wind gusts up to 80 mph and hail up to Rev. and Mrs. Oliver W. Brock and two fore courts can impose a cash bond to ensure If you are or were a parent trying to figure baseball-sized. children arrived Thursday evening from they show up for trial. out how to connect with your kids, this is the Ann Rafert is retiring from teaching Correll, Minnesota, to begin the pastor- The Legislature’s House Bill 1250 is movie for you. And Maya Rudolph absolutely after 20 years of teaching math at Holy- ate of the First Baptist Church. another silly idea that steals the show. What a super mom. oke High School. She began her teaching The balance sheet prepared by the au- relentless would order police to I can’t rave about this enough. I want to career in 1963 teaching sixth grade in ditor of the books of the town of Holyoke drumbeat of use deadly force only watch it again right now! Check out “The Holyoke. covering the 12 months ending April “proportional to the Mitchells vs. The Machines” now streaming A detailed and attractive cemetery 30, 1946, shows a total net profit in the paternalism is threat” they face from on Netflix. directory at Holyoke Memorial Park operation of electrical and water plants violent criminals and Rating: 5 out of 5 Snack Packs was constructed recently just inside the of $19,678.44. creating a impose an impractical entrance to the local cemetery. Funds Already there is considerable chatter swelling tide of requirement for of- EDITOR’S NOTE: Lincoln L. Hayes is an actor and writer living in NYC. from the White Estate were used for the about what members of the legislature ficers to use “de-esca- Production has begun on new episodes of his webseries and podcast SES- project. should be paid. That they are not paid resentment. lation” techniques. SION ZERO, so please follow his social media for updates or visit his website City council is reconsidering the enough is admitted by all who know We know that law- www.lincolnlhayes.com for more info. guidelines of Ordinance No. 4-1996, anything about living costs. breakers don’t play by the rules, so we prefer to give the benefit of the doubt to our men and women in blue, even if you don’t. Still worse, Senate Bill 182 would have turned our schools into criminal playgrounds by preventing law enforcement from respond- More than any amount of money ing to many violent crimes committed against students and teachers. So, theft and vandalism Dear Dave, OK, so the truth is kids can be expensive. Just don’t make the mistake lots of parents should be punished by ... detention? Try that My husband and I are both 29, and we have From medical costs and diapers, to child do — especially first-time parents. Many of with your own kids, and we’ll see how it works good jobs that allow us to bring home $100,000 care and beyond, it costs money to raise a them think they have to run out and buy a out. a year combined. Recently, we began talking family. But here’s the thing: If you let money new, “safer” car, spend a fortune on a fancy Finally, preening climate evangelists insist about starting a family. alone, or the perfect financial situation, crib or buy all things baby from some over- on banning plastic bags from all stores and DAVE SAYS We live on a budget, but determine whether you have kids or not, you priced boutique. Do you get what I’m saying, restaurants (House Bill 1192). California tried we still have about $15,000 may never have them. Missy? Why buy a brand-new, $400 stroller this, and carbon emissions increased due to in credit card debt and Now, would it be easier from a financial when a friend or relative has a perfectly use of paper bags. Reusable cloth bags are student loans we’re work- standpoint only to wait on having kids good, barely used one they’re willing to give a breeding ground for human viruses and ing hard to pay off. Do you until you’re debt-free and there’s a huge you? foodborne disease. So, if we need a plastic bag think couples should wait pile of cash in the bank? Sure, it would. But It’s easy to get carried away spending for a to pick up after pets or to line a household con- until they are debt-free to children are worth more than any amount of baby. But children will be just fine as long as tainer, we will soon need to buy them rather have children? money. If you love each other and want to be they have food, clothing, shelter and — most than recycle free bags from the store. This Missy parents, and you’re mature adults in every importantly — loving, caring parents. God nanny state nonsense treats Colorado citizens other area, don’t let this debt stop you. bless you two! like toddlers. Dear Missy, A child isn’t going to derail your journey —Dave Hank Williams Jr. was right: Country folks Dave Ramsey You and your husband to financial peace. Having kids might cause can survive. And we could do it much better if are chipping away at your you to press pause for a while on some EDITOR’S NOTE: Dave Ramsey is a seven-time No. 1 national best- city politicians would mind their own busi- debt, and that’s a good thing. It sounds like you financial matters, or slow your pace a little selling author, personal finance expert and host of The Ramsey Show, ness. two are determined to get it paid off and take bit, but as long as you both stay focused and heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. Since 1992, he has control of your finances. You’re also making determined to manage your money wisely, helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance EDITOR’S NOTE: Mark Hillman served as state treasurer and Senate pretty good money, so keep up the good work! chances are things will work out fine. their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions. majority leader. To read more or comment, go to www.MarkHillman.com.

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SCHOOL: Discussion to continue on mills FROM PAGE 1 budget that needs approved by the end of June. They still head Nick Flaa, assistant have the opportunity to make David Mauler, HS boys golf; changes before the final bud- head Flaa, assistant Marcia get adoption in the December/ Dalton (splitting the coaching January timeline. stipends evenly), HS girls golf; head Krogmeier, assistant Mill levy override discussed Brandt, HS girls swimming. Because of unexpected Head Aaron Mosenteen, as- money that the district has sistant Dusty McConnell, JH received or will be receiving football; head Irene Ortega, in stimulus funds, Stumpf assistant Koberstein, JH broached the topic of poten- volleyball; assistant Aaron tially collecting on fewer Sprague, volunteer Marc We- mills than were approved by ber, JH boys basketball. voters in a mill levy override Head Koberstein, assistant election. Ortega, JH girls basketball; Some of the items that were head McConnell, JH wres- targetted for purchase with tling; head Martin, assis- MLO funds have been bought tants Jablonski and Amber with or requested for Elemen- Enterprise claims 4 Colorado awards Sprague, volunteer Luke tary and Secondary School Goldenstein, JH track. Emergency Relief Funds. The work of The Holyoke in the Enterprise on July 30, second place in the infor- The judge said, “Excel- Schlachter was also named If some short-term and long- Enterprise staff members 2020. The judge said, “Good mational graphic category lent job on roundup with athletic trainer at $5,926 term needs are met, and the was recently recognized at job with the kid rodeo catch- for an annual precipitation many sources. The hard (increase of $343 from cur- district reserve can be built a state level. The newspaper ing a kid about to get dirty! graph that ran in the En- work is evident here. With rent year), and Beckner was to a certain level, Stumpf said won four awards in the Colo- Technical quality is good and terprise on Jan. 9, 2020. The 41 entries, this competition named strength coach at the idea of a tax break to the rado Press Association’s 2020 the interest is high.” judge said, “Keep up the wasn’t easy to judge. One $3,486 (increase of $384). community is very valid. Better News Media Contest. French also won second great work!” factor for too many entries Coaching positions still With one mill represent- Results were announced at place in the same category Brenda Brandt claimed is they focused on one busi- needing to be filled include ing about $79,000 in revenue, a virtual ceremony Thurs- with a photo from the ranch ro- second-place honors in the ness. The winners worked assistant HS boys basketball, board member Jon Kleve day, May 20, as part of CPA’s deo at the Phillips County Fair, business news/feature story hard with several sources, head JH boys basketball, as- noted it makes sense to take two-day online convention. published Aug. 6, 2020. The contest for an article titled and they both focused on sistant JH wrestling, volun- off some of the approved mills Jes-c French won first place judge said, “Rodeo action is a “Normal, normal, what is the COVID-19 situation. The teer HS football and volunteer if the requests from ESSER in the sports photograph good job. Plenty of action with normal?” about how local busi- writing for most entries HS track. come through. He cited doing contest for her mutton bustin’ the ropers eyeing the target. nesses were navigating CO- was interesting, and I think Other extra-duty assign- this toward the end of the photo from the Phillips Coun- Technical quality is good.” VID-19 protocols. It was from readers likely enjoy their ments include Megan Hum- MLO time period, not this ty Fair, which was published Darci Rodriguez earned the May 21, 2020, Enterprise. reports.” phreys, JR/SR high cheer, first year. $2,788 (increase of $431); Eva Rahe said he’s OK with be- Martinez, assistant JR/SR ing flexible with the mill levy NEWS from NEIGHBORS high cheer, $1,569 (newly- override but would also like added position); Aaron Cot- to see caution this first year DA says he’s under-staffed manipulate young people tors. He said he’d hired two said letters going out will tam, band director, $3,486 as some of the proposed ES- as felony cases increase into criminal sexual rela- prosecutors when he first inform property owners they (increase of $384); and Micah SER requests aren’t approved STERLING JOURNAL- tionships often by appealing came into office in January have 30 days to take action Mehl, drama director, $3,486 yet. He also noted that they ADVOCATE, May 19 — The to young people’s desire to but both have left already, on tree removal, or there (increase of $384). did add a lot to the budget Logan County commission- be appreciated, understood, one because another judicial could be action to abate them Stipends were also set at with increases to salaries, ers can expect a request for take risks and find out about district paid $20,000 more per next month. $3,486 (increase of $384) for etc., and he would like to see more staff funding from sex. The CCRC’s website said year. A normal workload for Abating means the trees a choir director and $1,046 the first year play out. the district attorney’s of- offenders often readily admit a prosecutor would be about could be removed by the city (increase of $114) for musical Stumpf acknowledged that fice when budget time rolls to being adults looking for 150 cases or less at any one or a contractor, with costs assistant. the elephant in the room is around in the fall. sex with young teens. time; Sides said his attorneys charged to the property that they won’t know the full Travis Sides, newly-elected Law enforcement fights regularly carry upwards of owner. Preliminary budget updated impact of COVID-19 on stu- DA for the 13th Judicial this practice by having 200 cases at a time. Sauer noted that a tree Business and Finance dent achievement for poten- District, met with the com- investigators log in as teens “I didn’t want to drop this is identified as a nuisance, Director Ben Rahe updated tially another year or two. missioners during their pretending to look for illicit on you all at once, when bud- and violating city code, if it the board on changes made In the short term, they’re workshop session Tuesday relationships with adults. get time comes in the fall,” is half dead or more. A half in the preliminary budget for trying to get smaller class morning to give the board a But with the manpower Sides said. “I wanted you to dead tree is not going to grow 2021-22 since the May 4 board sizes and more paraprofes- heads-up on staffing short- demands of the homicide know what we’re doing and back, she said. meeting. sionals, but the long-term ages in his office. cases, Sides said, the inter- have some time to prepare.” In the past two weeks, Only a slight change was solutions may require more Sides began by telling the net luring project has pretty WCNDD staff reviewed the noted in revenue. On the education dollars. commissioners that a highly- much gone by the wayside as Letters on dead trees going out; entire city for dead trees expense side, Rahe said Stumpf said he feels this successful campaign against his office turns its attention other nuisance reviews coming since being given the go- they added the increase in topic of lowering the number of internet luring has had to be toward establishing solid IMPERIAL REPUBLICAN, ahead by the council earlier certified staff salaries, the mills collected from what was suspended while his inves- murder cases. May 19 — Thirteen Imperial, this month. new coaching salaries, two approved by voters is worth the tigators work three pending It’s not just those cases Nebraska, property owners Sauer said staff identified additional copiers for the continued conversation. homicide cases, two in Logan that are sapping the dis- will be receiving letters from 12 other trees at issue in high school and roughly County and one in Morgan trict attorney’s manpower, the city’s nuisance officer Areas 1, 2 and 3 in Imperial $25,000 the district will pay Other business County. Sides said. There has been concerning dead or dying to the north and northeast. for classes that students take In other business at the May The internet luring project a 50% increase in cases trees on their properties. Those three sections will be through NJC. 18 meeting, the board: had resulted in 21 arrests filed across the 13th District Imperial City Council reviewed for other violations After discussion two weeks — Noted that the June meet- since 2018, Sides said, includ- between 2010 and 2020, and members approved 13 resolu- of nuisance codes in the com- earlier about a reserve for the ings will begin at 7 p.m. on ing three in which the online it’s especially bad in Logan tions Monday that declared ing months, as well. outdoor track upgrade every Tuesdays, June 1 and 22. predators openly admitted and Morgan counties. The those properties nuisances Sauer said, in the Zoom 10-12 years, Rahe said they — Approved Lauer, Szabo in their correspondence that DA said Logan County cases after viewing slides of the meeting with the council, did budget $80,000 in capital & Associates to conduct the they’d previously had sex have grown from 265 felony trees. they will work with property projects for the track reserve. district’s 2020-21 audit. with children. cases in 2010 to 455 in 2020. Amy Sauer of West Central owners on nuisance issues. Superintendent Kyle Stumpf — Reviewed revised poli- According to the Crimes To add to that burden, Sides Nebraska Development Dis- “If the property owner calls noted that it is also their cies including certified staff against Children Research said it is difficult to hire and trict in Ogallala, Nebraska, us we are easy to work with,” desire to get a floor covering salary schedule with a base Center, internet predators keep competent prosecu- the city’s nuisance officer, she said. for the new gym for when it’s of $34,856 for 2021-22; resigna- used for such things as gradu- tion of instructional staff/ad- ation. Rahe cited that it is on ministrative staff; discipline, the capital project list, as is suspension and dismissal of the cost of redoing the run- professional staff; resigna- ning track in the gym. tion of support staff; and Rahe reminded the board discipline, suspension and that this is just the adopted dismissal of support staff.

Sincere thanks to everyone involved with this year’s annual Dragon’s Wagon Preschool Spaghetti Supper, BLAST FROM THE PAST Program and Auction! Great big thanks to: • The preschool children and their parents. • Phillips County Commissioners: Terry Hofmeister, Garold Roberts & Tom Timm. • Board of Directors Members: Megan Hensley, Maddie Eurich, Diana McCormick, Amanda Skinner, Jordan Gerk, Andrea Kammer, Jessica Gibbs & Brittany Dirks. • Dan Waln, Jerry Lauer & Lonny Vernon for helping with the stage setup. • Maddie Eurich for serving as treasurer of this event. • Kayla Kafka and Teona McCabe for serving as chairmen of the spaghetti supper. The meal was delicious! • Brittany Dirks & Kendra Schlachter for serving as auction chairmen. • To all of the committee members and volunteers! • The wonderful businesses and individuals for items donated to our auction. • All of the bidders and buyers at the auction. • Arlan Scholl/Scholl Oil & Transportation for setting up & running the sound system for us. • Kody Timm, Theron Roll & Dylan Hielscher for broadcasting the event. • Deb Williamson & Jaydy Dominguez for taking tickets. • Lindsey Teply for being our stage helper. • All of the extra help that stayed and helped put tables and chairs away! • Marcia Walter, Brenda Juarez, Rosa Olivas, Ana DeLeon, Berenice Juarez & Alison Fust for all of your hard work and dedication to the preschool and the children. You are a great team and make the preschool what it is ... a special place for children to grow and develop! You ladies take time to care for the children each and every day and it shows!

We apologize if we have forgotten someone! There were so many wonderful volunteers that it was difficult to keep track! Thank you!

Without all of the volunteer help and donations, the spaghetti supper, program and auction could not be the success that it is! It is the only fundraiser the preschool does throughout the year, and we couldn’t do it without everyone’s cooperation and support! THANK YOU!

6 | AG BUSINESS THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 Jumpstart incentive announced Gov. Jared Polis signed an at least one week of unem- businesses to have a produc- executive order creating a ployment benefits of $25 or tive workforce, ready to power new monetary incentive pro- more between March 28-May our economy and comeback.” gram to support unemployed 16, and have verified their Newly employed workers Coloradans as they return identities via ID.me. A full list must maintain full-time to work full time. Under the of eligibility requirements is employment for at least eight Colorado Jumpstart incentive posted on ColoradoUI.gov. weeks to receive the full program, unemployed indi- Eligible claimants who incentive. The incentive pay- viduals are eligible to receive return to work full time in ments are expected to be is- an incentive of up to $1,600 May will receive a Colorado sued during July and August to support the transition into Jumpstart incentive of $1,600. and will be distributed in two full-time work. Those who return to work full installments. “Powering the comeback time in June will receive an Claimants will become means supporting Coloradans incentive of $1,200. eligible for the first half of getting back to work and our “More than a year after the incentive after approxi- businesses as they expand,” this pandemic swept through mately four weeks of full-time said Polis. “We know that Colorado, we know that many employment and will become getting back to work doesn’t Coloradans are not completely eligible for the remaining mean all the financial chal- back on their feet just yet,” said half after approximately eight lenges Coloradans are facing Colorado Department of Labor weeks. THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS just disappear, and we want and Employment Executive Claimants currently receiv- FFA students honored with membership awards are pictured from left, front row, most improved to ensure that as more people Director Joe Barela. “That’s ing Pandemic Unemployment member Shyanne Conde, star greenhand Jessie Owens and outstanding junior Josie Schlachter; and are returning to the work- why we are taking this impor- Assistance benefits, work- back row, outstanding sophomore Ethan Schneller, outstanding member Ethan Andersen, Dekalb force, we are setting them up tant step to provide support share claimants and out-of- Award winner Haley Van Overbeke and outstanding officer Lauren Herman. for success.” to those who need it most as state claimants are not eligible To be eligible for an incen- they transition back into the for the incentive program. tive, Colorado’s unemployed workforce. This won’t just help Visit ColoradoUI.gov for FFA members honored, workers must have received Coloradans, it’s going to help more information. celebrated at banquet Holyoke FFA members were surrounded by family and friends as they closed the school year with an awards banquet at Phillips County Event Center on Thursday evening, May 20. Following the meal, mem- bers were honored for their achievements over the past year. The 2021 graduates were recognized, and Haley Van Overbeke and Rylee Schneller, who served as officers their senior year, gave retiring remarks. Other THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS 2020-21 officers were Tuff Si- Holyoke FFA officers for 2021-22 are pictured from left, front gler, Lauren Herman, Ther- row, executive committee member Jessie Owens, secretary on Roll, Josie Schlachter, Josie Schlachter and executive committee member Carter Van Kristin Vieselmeyer, Ethan Overbeke; and back row, parliamentarian Ethan Schneller, vice Schneller and Kai Siep. president Kristin Vieselmeyer, sentinel Theron Roll and president The Dekalb Award, pre- Lauren Herman. Not pictured are reporter Tamara Penzing and sented each year to a senior, treasurer Kai Siep. was given to Van Overbeke. Scholarships from FFA Chapter scholastic achieve- Greenhand degrees were alumni were given to Ethan ment awards were given to earned by Elly Brown, Andersen, Shyanne Conde the top students in each grade Azury Chaparro Rangel, and Alex Vieselmeyer. level. Freshmen were Tayla Bryson Dirks, Anna Hayes, Herman was recognized Martin, Jessie Owens, Wyatt Jerren Hunter, Elise Krog- as this year’s outstanding Sprague and Carter Van meier, Katelyn Kropp, Karlie officer; Schlachter, outstand- Overbeke. Sophomores were Martin, Tayla Martin, ing junior; Ethan Schneller, Clover Adler, Erin Ander- Mosenteen, Jessie Owens, THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS outstanding sophomore; Jes- sen, Tamara Penzing, Ethan Kayden Porter, Jovanny Payton Dahmer, one of the judges for last weekend’s Phillips County Showdown, at left, helps out some sie Owens, star greenhand; Schneller and Savannah Ver- Ramirez, Isaiah Rueter, of the children in the novice category as they show their sheep at the Bank of Colorado Pavilion on Andersen, outstanding meulen. Juniors were Her- Hein, Sprague, Carter Van Saturday. member; and Conde, most man, Correy Koellner and Overbeke and Cash Weber. improved member. Kristin Vieselmeyer. Seniors Members were also rec- American FFA degrees, were Haley Van Overbeke ognized for career develop- the highest degree a member and Rylee Schneller. ment, leadership develop- Small animals featured at may earn, were earned by Sigler was honored with ment and state proficiency Janessa Lutze, Kaitlyn Kent the record keeping and chap- awards earned earlier in the and Rebecca Owens. ter star in placement awards. year. Phillips County Showdown Andersen earned the state Leadership awards were Honorary chapter de- FFA degree, which is the given to Liz Hein, Kristin grees were awarded to Rick Showmen from all over Colorado and beyond ties as their reasons for driving as far as they highest degree a student may Vieselmeyer and Haley Van Haynes and Brent Viesel- flocked with their animals to the Bank of did to attend this year. receive on the state level. Overbeke. Tyson Mosenteen meyer. The Blue and Gold Colorado Pavilion in Holyoke for the Phillips He expressed his gratitude toward the New officers installed received the agricultural Award was given to Lenz County Showdown for small animals Satur- event’s sponsors, the county for allowing use for the 2021-22 school year mechanics award. Family Farms for their sup- day and Sunday, May 22-23. of the facility and community members who are president Herman, vice Chapter degrees were port of FFA. The event featured sheep, swine and goats in made the event possible. president Kristin Viesel- earned by Adler, Erin An- Erik Vieselmeyer, Lucas two rings each day, and there were showman- meyer, secretary Schlachter, dersen, Jadon Frost, Dylan Schlachter, Russell Heier, ship awards in all three species for senior, treasurer Siep, reporter Hielscher, Jaxson Hutches, Justin Clayton, Kurt Pur- intermediate, junior and novice showmen. Tamara Penzing, sentinel Max Kleve, Summer Martin, keypile, Austin Tharp and On Saturday, 193 showmen competed, and 135 Roll, parliamentarian Ethan Brendan Nelson, Jimena Minda Mares were recog- showed their animals in competition Sunday. Schneller, and executive com- Nuñez, Penzing, Ty Dirks, nized for their service on the A total of 438 animals were judged in market mittee members Carter Van Ethan Schneller, Siep, J.C. Holyoke Agriculture Educa- class competition Saturday, including 276 Overbeke and Jessie Owens. Steggs and Emma Thompson. tion Advisory Committee. hogs, 107 sheep and 55 goats. On Sunday, 335 animals were judged, including 218 hogs, 81 sheep and 36 goats. Judges were Ben Williams of Hutchinson, Kan- sas, and Payton Dahmer of Nevada, Missouri. Phillips County Showdown committee chairman Jeff Plumb said the event was a huge success and he looks forward to doing it again next year. He added that during the event he spoke to people who specifically mentioned the quality of the show itself and the quality of the facili-

THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS Home, garden expo fun for all ages Nancy Markley of Imperial, Nebraska, above at left, speaks with 7-year-old Bro- THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS dyn Daniel after he bought a Avery Gray of Greeley shows her pig during Sat- Four-year-old Braxlee Cowan of La Salle works to crocheted Pokemon charac- urday’s Phillips County Showdown action at the settle his sheep during novice showmanship at ter from her “Gifts Galore” ta- Bank of Colorado Pavilion. the Phillips County Showdown on Saturday. ble. Markley was one of over 20 vendors who set up at the home and garden expo host- ed by Holyoke Chamber of Commerce at Phillips County Yuma County opens new CDL testing unit Event Center on Saturday, Yuma County is excited Exams can be scheduled three days in advance. At this May 22. Health products, to announce the opening of through the Yuma County time, Yuma County is requir- baked goods, plants, jewelry its new commercial driver’s commissioners office at 970- ing that each exam candidate and much more were all for license testing unit. Certified 332-5796, by emailing cdltest provide his or her own vehicle sale at the event. Breakfast CDL skills examiners are now [email protected] or via the in which to be tested. At the THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS and lunch were served at the available to conduct local com- county website at http://yuma time of scheduling, informa- Amy Mackay, at left, helps load Kay Schmidt’s tray with plants from expo to help raise funds for mercial driver skills tests at county.net/cdl-testing-unit/. tion will be provided regard- the Holyoke JR/SR High School greenhouse during Saturday’s home the chamber’s events and the Yuma County Fairgrounds, By regulation, exams must ing arrival times and addition- and garden expo. programs. 410 W. Hoag Ave., Yuma. be scheduled no less than al examination requirements.

THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 SPORTS 7 Golfers compete well in Wray, Yuma COMMUNITY CALENDAR BY ANDREW NYGAARD applied the short game points Flaa said that by eliminat- Holyoke 390 and Washington THURSDAY, MAY 27 MONDAY, MAY 31 THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE of emphasis in Wray, spe- ing the use of her driver, County 413. HS track Holyoke Invite, 9 a.m. Memorial Day program, 10 cifically adding that Emma Thompson was able to find Thompson tied for fourth Senior yoga class, 11 a.m., a.m., Holyoke Cemetery Holyoke girls golf team more fairways. She also found with a 119. Roberts shot a 129 SunSet View east room. gazebo area. went from having a gap of success from 100 yards in, to tie for 10th, and Gibson got Senior yoga class, 11 a.m., over two weeks between ‘If we can execute giving herself more chances 14th with a 142. FRIDAY, MAY 28 SunSet View east room. tournaments to playing three around the greens compared Flaa said the rough was ex- Phillips County commis- in five days. that, coupled with with how she played in Akron. tremely penalizing, making sioners, 9 a.m., courthouse. TUESDAY, JUNE 1 They competed in the Wray some solid Flaa said Mackay does a it difficult to advance the ball Senior strength and balance HS girls golf Holyoke Tour- Invitational on Friday, May good job of keeping the ball in more than 100 yards. exercise class, 11 a.m., Sun- nament, 10 a.m. 21. The Yuma Invite, original- chipping and front of her and didn’t get into He added that Thompson Set View west room. Senior strength and balance ly scheduled for Tuesday, May a lot of trouble on the course. carried over some of her suc- HS baseball here with Burl- exercise class, 11 a.m., Sun- 18, was postponed until Mon- putting, we are She has also improved cess from Friday and that she ington, 2 p.m. Set View west room. day, May 24, due to weather. going to see some around the greens. is a couple of fundamentals Cajun boil fundraiser for Re-1J School Board, 7 p.m., The girls then traveled to “That awkward 30-50-yard away from competing for Gary Fiscus, 5 p.m., Phil- HJHS Room 218. Burlington on Tuesday, May results on the shot for most of us is becom- some tournament crowns. lips County Event Center. Holyoke City Council, 7 25. scorecard.’ ing her strength,” said Flaa. Roberts and Gibson again p.m., City Hall. Coach Nick Flaa said “Coupled with a refreshing had some good moments but SATURDAY, MAY 29 they’ve really been empha- putting philosophy, Amy is couldn’t put enough good shots Men’s Bible study, 7 a.m., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 sizing finding a reliable shot Nick Flaa playing some good golf.” together to reflect better scores. Brewed Awakening Coffee Root beer floats hosted by with short irons like a 9-iron HHS golf coach Flaa noted that Roberts Jimena Nuñez played in & Bake Shop. Melissa Memorial Hospi- and pitching wedge to attack and Gibson had some good JV action both Friday and HS track at Brush, 9:30 a.m. tal, noon-1:30 p.m. greens from the 100-yard moments on the course but Monday, and Flaa said she is range. Thompson and Amy Mackay couldn’t string enough shots having encouraging results “A quality shot from that really played well and fin- together for it to reflect on the and continuing to learn. range can make up for a ished in the top 10. scorecard. Holyoke Swimming Pool poor shot or two prior,” Flaa Otis won the tournament Upcoming action said. “If we can execute that, with a team score of 325. They Girls get fourth place Results of action in Burling- Summer coupled with some solid were followed by Yuma 341, in Yuma Invite ton on Tuesday, May 25, will chipping and putting, we are Holyoke 351, Wray 352, Brush On Monday, May 24, be reported next week. going to see some results on 364 and Kit Carson 369. Holyoke golfers played in the Holyoke will host a tourna- the scorecard.” Thompson shot 111 and tied Yuma Invite and got fourth ment Tuesday, June 1, at 10 Schedule for sixth and Mackay tied for place as a team. a.m. Girls place third in eighth with a 114. Grace Gib- Yuma won the tournament The league tournament in Wray Invitational son followed with a 126, and with a score of 358, followed Brush is scheduled for Mon- Starting Flaa said the golfers really Grace Roberts carded a 133. by Brush 364, Wray 381, day, June 7, at 9 a.m. 248 E. Kellogg Tuesday, June 1 854-2513 Sunday Swimming Lessons Dragons fall to Caliche, Merino 1-5 Open Swim Session 1 5-6 Lap Swim June 8-25 (Tues.-Fri.) Statistics AB R H RBI BY ANDREW NYGAARD The Dragons rallied in the Mosenteen started on the Monday Session 2 THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE top of the sixth and scored Perez 4 1 2 0 mound for Holyoke, facing July 6-23 (Tues.-Fri.) four more runs to cut Ca- Siep 3 0 1 2 24 batters in three and two- 6-7 a.m. Lap Swim Holyoke Dragon baseball liche’s lead to two. Caliche Mosenteen 4 2 1 0 thirds innings. He struck 8:15-9:15 Water Exercise Lesson Times lost to Caliche 12-9 on Tues- tacked on one more in the Goldenstein 1 0 0 1 out five, walked seven and 9:30-10 day, May 18, and to Merino bottom of the sixth, and Van Overbeke 0 1 0 0 allowed three earned runs on Tuesday 10-10:30 10-0 on Saturday, May 22. Holyoke could not overcome Dominguez 3 1 0 0 four hits. 1:30-5 Open Swim 10:30-11 Coach Sherman Kage said the three-run deficit in the Krueger 2 1 1 1 Dirks pitched a third of an 5:30-6:30 Water Exercise the game with Caliche re- seventh. Carrasco 3 0 0 1 inning and faced one batter. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lap Swim Cost $45 Per Child, ally showed the kids’ hard Michel Perez was the start- Vernon 2 0 0 0 He did not allow a hit or an Per Session work, ability and how far ing pitcher for the Dragons. Dirks 5 3 3 3 earned run. Wednesday $40 Each Additional Child Totals 27 9 8 8 they’ve come as a team. He He faced 15 batters and Offensively, Perez had a 6-7 a.m. Lap Swim pointed out that they had pitched one inning, allowing single, which was the only hit 8:15-9:15 Water Exercise Sign up for patience and discipline at nine earned runs on seven Holyoke 4 0 0 1 0 4 0 — 9 for the Dragons. He also stole 1:30-5 Open Swim Swimming Lessons the plate, allowing them to hits. He struck out two and Caliche 8 1 0 1 1 1 -— 12 a base. Starting Wed., May 26 get on base with both hits walked three. Thursday Call 970-854-2513 and walks. Ty Dirks pitched five in- Holyoke 0, Merino 10 Statistics AB R H RBI He said they will be work- nings, facing 24 batters. He Originally scheduled to be Perez 2 0 1 0 1:30-5 Open Swim ing on continued patience walked three and allowed played in Merino, Saturday’s Siep 1 0 0 0 5:30-6:30 Water Exercise Summer Passes offensively and anticipating two earned runs on 13 hits game was moved to Holyoke Mosenteen 2 0 0 0 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lap Swim Youth Open Swim $55 what to do with the ball in a while on the mound. due to rain in Merino, and Goldenstein 2 0 0 0 Adult Open Swim $60 given situation defensively. At the plate, Dirks went the Rams were still the home Dominguez 2 0 0 0 Friday three for five, including a team. Krueger 2 0 0 0 6-7 a.m. Lap Swim General Admission Holyoke 9, Caliche 12 double, and hit three RBIs. Kage said the Dragons Carrasco 2 0 0 0 8:15-9:15 Water Exercise Youth Holyoke got off to a hot Perez had two singles, and weren’t ready to play, and it Avila 2 0 0 0 1:30-5 Open Swim (under 19 years) $2.50 start early in last week’s first Kai Siep, Tyson Mosenteen showed across all aspects of Frost 1 0 0 0 Adult game, pushing four runs and Caiden Krueger each the game. Totals 16 0 1 0 Saturday (19-55) $3.50 across in the top of the first, had one. Siep had two RBIs. Merino got off to a quick 1-5 Open Swim but Caliche answered with Krueger, Cooper Goldenstein five-run lead in the first in- Holyoke 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 Seniors eight of their own in their and Angel Carraso had an ning and didn’t look back, Merino 5 1 0 4 -— 10 (55-up) $3 half of the opening frame to RBI each. scoring another in the second All prices subject take a four-run lead. Mosenteen led the team in and four more in the fourth to Upcoming action to change Punch Cards After five innings, the Buf- stolen bases with three. Dirks secure the 10-0 win. The Dragons will host Bur- (Topic is on June 1 Punch cards are good faloes had added three more and Krueger stole two each. Holyoke couldn’t get their lington on Friday, May 28, for City Council agenda) for water exercise, runs and the Dragons one to Perez and Carter Van Over- offense going and collected varsity and JV action begin- lap swim and make the score 11-5. beke each stole one. one hit in the game. ning at 2 p.m. school swim team Private Parties Youth punch card 1-25 Swimmers $80 (20 punches) $40 25-50 Swimmers $105 Adult punch card AD DEADLINE 50+ Swimmers $120 (20 punches) $44 Bob Trumper Agency Tuesday at 10 a.m. Robert Trumper 207 W. Denver St., Holyoke, CO 80734 Phone: 970-854-3365

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MEET & EAT MENU The meal is served each cinnamon apple slices, day at noon in the large com- brownie. munity room at SunSet View. Tuesday, June 15: Ham Please make reservations and potato omelet, country mix cancellations no later than vegetables, roll, fruit cup, 8 a.m. the day of the meal. If raisin cookie. choosing the choice entree, Wednesday, June 16: Tuna please make the reservation penne casserole or chicken one day before the meal. penne casserole (choice), Call 970-854-2646 and leave a California vegetables, bran message for reservations or muffin, fruit salad, cinna- cancellations. mon crispies. Menu may change due to Thursday, June 17: Beef and availability of food items or noodles, creamy coleslaw, conditions that cause the bean medley, roll, apricot kitchen to close. halves, chocolate chip cookie. Tuesday, June 1: Beef Friday, June 18: Swedish goulash, mixed vegetables, meatballs with noodles, roll, cinnamon apple Frito salad, roll, mandarin slices. oranges with bananas. Wednesday, June 2: Span- Monday, June 21: Corn taco ish rice with ground beef, casserole, refried beans, tossed salad with dressing, tossed salad with dressing, roll, peach slices, butter- cantaloupe cubes, cinna- scotch brownie. mon crispies. Thursday, June 3: Hamburg- Tuesday, June 22: Liver er steak, boiled potatoes, and onions or hamburger parslied carrots, whole- steak (choice), scalloped wheat roll, tropical fruit potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cup. whole-wheat roll, apple- Friday, June 4: Tuna salad sauce. or chicken salad (choice), Wednesday, June 23: Roast three-bean salad, French beef, mashed potatoes THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS bread, mandarin oranges and gravy, layered salad, with bananas, cherry cake. California vegetables, roll, Monday, June 7: Barbecue tropical fruit cup, raisin chicken, rotini pasta salad, cookie. EMS coloring contest winners arrive at school in style spinach, apple muffins, Thursday, June 24: Ham- FIve elementary school students got to experience what it’s like to safety coordinator Brady Ring, pictured at right, rode with the kids apricot halves. burger on a bun, lettuce/ ride in an ambulance when they were picked up Thursday morning, and gave them an inside view of the inner workings of an ambu- Tuesday, June 8: Cabbage tomato/onion/dill pickle May 20, and given a ride to school for winning this year’s EMS color- lance. Winners of the contest are pictured from left, Jenor Frost, burgers, cobbler corn, bean chips, baked beans, broc- ing contest. Holyoke EMS director and emergency preparedness/ Aubree Kammer, Jenna Hoffner, Hudson Lueth and Lakyn Luedke. medley salad, banana split coli, fruit cocktail. fruit cup, chocolate cake. Friday, June 25: Spring gar- Wednesday, June 9: Barbe- den chicken, green beans, cue beef sandwich, Brus- apple muffin, Oregon Poker runs are fun as well as beneficial sels sprouts, potato salad, berry compote. peach polka-dot salad, Monday, June 28: Meatloaf, nature cookie. tomato gravy, mashed BY CAROLYN LEE where they draw another County Fair and participates Julie, Bob and Brenda Thursday, June 10: Baked potatoes, carrifruit salad, THE IMPERIAL REPUBLICAN card. in the parade, provides help Heldenbrand, and Kay and fish or hamburger steak apple muffin, fruit cup. On to the next stop and for children and families at Blaine Schmidt have taken (choice), baked potato, Tuesday, June 29: Chicken As spring warms up, another card drawn, until six Christmas and puts up safety summer road trips to South carrot coins, Anna’s dilly a la king, perfection salad, area residents dust off their stops have been made. The signs in the area. Dakota, Colorado and Wyo- bread, fruit salad, choco- mixed vegetables, biscuits, bicycles, check the fuel lines best poker hand wins the pot, ABATE, which stands for ming together. late chip cookie. peach slices, oatmeal ba- in their boats and put gas in which is usually donated back American Bikers Aimed The group has planned a Friday, June 11: Sweet and nana raisin cookie. their motorcycles. It’s finally to the person being recog- Toward Education, focuses on 175-mile poker run beginning sour chicken, rice, oriental Wednesday, June 30: Beef time to enjoy the outdoors. nized, she said. safety and awareness, Dinnel and ending at the Imperial vegetables, whole-wheat stroganoff with noodles, This June will also be a said. Volunteer Fire Department roll, fruit cup. layered salad, broccoli, good time to show support for ABATE poker run is June 5 A live auction for donated building. Monday, June 14: Southern whole-wheat roll, banana Imperial, Nebraska, residents The ABATE event includes, items, as well as a freewill After registration from beef pie, bean medley, split fruit cup. Brock Leibhart and Daryl besides the benefit for Leib- donation meal, will be open 10-10:30 a.m., the partici- Sharp. Two poker runs are hart, a membership drive and to the public at the VFW Hall pants, riding on two, three planned, with proceeds to hog raffle. following the final poker hand or more wheels, will take off benefit the two. “You don’t need to have draw. for Nebraska’s Grant, Paxton, The ABATE of Nebraska a bike to be a member of Proceeds will go to Leib- Sutherland, Wallace, Hayes Inc. District 12 spring mem- ABATE,” said spokesman hart’s ongoing recovery pro- Center and Wauneta. bership drive is incorporat- Brad Dinnel, but the majority cess. He received extensive At 5:30 p.m. a supper, raffle, ing a benefit for Leibhart on of members are motorcycle injuries in the one-vehicle ac- games, silent auction and Saturday, June 5. Leibhart enthusiasts. cident on the highway south bake sale will be held at the was injured in an automobile The poker run begins at of the Enders Reservoir dam fire hall. Sharp is a volunteer accident Feb. 7. Morning Star Cafe in Impe- early Sunday morning, Feb. 7. fireman. A poker run Saturday, June rial with registration from Leibhart recently returned People may donate items 12, will benefit Sharp, who 10-10:30 a.m. Card draws are to Imperial after being hospi- for the auction by contacting has been fighting colon can- there, in Cambridge, Nebras- talized in Denver. Elliott at 308-882-0236. cer since July 2019. Friends ka, Oberlin, Kansas, Culbert- People may donate items for Sharp was diagnosed with have organized that event. son, Nebraska, Trenton, Ne- the silent and live auctions colon cancer in 2019, which Jan Elliott, organizer of the braska, and back to Imperial by contacting Dinnel at 308- was treated with chemothera- Flamingo Poker Run, which to the VFW Post 4688. 883-0357 or Brian McNeff at py for a year. benefits Sharp, described a “I can’t emphasize enough 402-440-2407. It was “rough but seemed to poker run. that you don’t need a bike to help,” according to wife Julie. Participants pay an entry participate,” Dinnel stated. Flamingo poker run is June 12 However, the cancer returned fee that purchases them a ABATE usually holds two A foursome has named it- after three months. “hand,” or card, for a poker fundraisers each year, Dinnel self the Flamingo Motorcycle Radiation followed, but hand. noted. Proceeds are “redis- Gang and is holding a poker some spots couldn’t be They then ride a form of tributed to where they’re run and benefit for Sharp on reached. Now Sharp is on transportation, whether two needed.” June 12. Keytruda, which is working wheeled, three wheeled or In addition, ABATE holds Elliott said she and hus- to suppress the cancer, she Looking for straw to bale more, to another destination, a bike show at the Chase band Rick, Sharp and wife said. $40-$50/ton The Dragon’s Wagon School board meets June 1 Preschool Holyoke School District Re-1J Board of Education will meet Looking for damaged Tuesday, June 1, at 7 p.m. in the board meeting room at HJHS, Registration Form—2021-2022 room No. 218. crops to bale or chop The superintendent’s report will include the superinten- dent’s house, Colorado Association of School Boards policies, Child’s Name______Birthdate______employment notices, Chartwell report for end of school year Kroskob Brothers Farms and budget parameters. Parent’s Name______Action will be taken on the CASB policies presented May 18. Custom Haying and Farming A work session will be held after the meeting for the board Address______self-evaluation. 12462 Road Q, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 Fax: 970-867-9600 Phone______Brandon: 970-380-4256 Travis: 970-380-6853 Special thanks to those who have Everyone needs to pre-register, even those who been doing business with us have attended preschool in the past. CAMPING AT LAKE Offering sessions for 3, 4 and 5 year olds not entering kindergarten. MCCONAUGHY? Parent______Date______¿PIENSA ACAMPAR EN EL LAGO A detailed registration form will be mailed to you. MCCONAUGHY? For information call: Marcia Walter, Director Mail to: Dragon’s Wagon 854-2999 or 854-2296 Box 363 A non-profit, non-discriminating corporation. Holyoke, CO 80734

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HELP WANTED — Early childhood HELP WANTED — Need 3 people HELP WANTED — Haxtun Schools HELP WANTED — LOOK!! A great NOTICE — CPR class to be taught Card of Thanks teacher aide position open at Drag- to help with alpaca shearing. Will has an opening for an elementary opportunity! We have IMMEDIATE Saturday, June 12, in Sterling. To I would be remiss if I did not say on’s Wagon Preschool for the 2021- halter and lead alpacas to shearers secretary, beginning in late July. OPENINGS for CDL qualified truck register, call Rebecca Kinzie, 720- thank you for all the prayers, calls, 2022 school year. Experience with and return them to pens. June 7 Applicants should love working with drivers. Great hours, home most 822-3230. 15-3tp emails, memorials and phone calls young children preferred. Bilingual from 7:30 a.m. to early afternoon. children, be very comfortable with nights, high wages. Call or come by NOTICE — Jake’s Feed will be closed after Bob’s passing. helpful but not required. For applica- Pay $100 for the day. 8 miles north using technology, and be able to to apply. Don’t miss out on this great Saturday, May 29-Monday, May 31, Ella and all the rest of the Wiests tions, contact Director Marcia Walter of town on Hwy 385. Call Carol at pass a background check. This job opportunity. Scholl Oil & Transpor- for Memorial Day. 15-1tc c at 970-854-2999. If no answer, please 720-335-2993. 15-2tp requires confidentiality, flexibility, tation Company, 800 E. Denver St., NOTICE — Volunteers needed to leave a message. Position open until and an ability to work well with staff, Holyoke, CO. 970-854-3300 or 1-800- HELP WANTED — The Peerless The- place/remove flags on/from veter- filled. Dragon’s Wagon Preschool students and the community. This 876-0281. DO IT TODAY! 7-tfcHig GARAGE SALES atre is seeking a motivated conces- ans’ graves at Holyoke Cemetery for is a nonprofit, nondiscriminatory is a 10-month position for the right sions supervisor as well as weekend HELP WANTED — Scholl Oil & Trans- Memorial Day weekend. Meet at GARAGE SALES — Venango, Ne- organization. 15-4tc self-motivated person who is com- concessionaires. Call or stop by the portation Company has an opening cemetery entrance Friday, May 28, braska, garage sales Saturday, May fortable working independently HELP WANTED — Construction help office for more information or to pick for a shop mechanic/fuel route at 5 p.m. and Monday, May 31, at 5 29, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. We have over a or with others. Interested persons wanted. Noyes Quality Homes is up an application. 970-854-2453. driver. If interested, give us a call at p.m. 15-1tc dozen garage sales going on that looking for construction help. Expe- Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- can come to the district office for 970-854-3300 or stop by the office NOTICE— Chris, my love for you is day. 15-1tGih rience preferred, but we are willing noon. 15-1tc an application or download an ap- at 800 E. Denver St. in Holyoke. plication from the school’s website, higher than the sky, deeper than the to train. We do demo, remodels and HELP WANTED — Haxtun Schools 42-tfc www.haxtunk12.org: click on em- sea, and all around the world. Mom new home construction. Pay based has a full-time opening for an HELP WANTED — Regier Equip- SERVICES ployment opportunities and then 15-1tp on experience and knowledge. Area elementary classroom teacher. ment, Madrid, NE, hiring full-time classified application. Questions? NOTICE — 8 small roll-off boxes SERVICE — Rahe Brothers Mowing competitive wages, earned PTO Interested persons can come to service technician. Must have ex- Contact Becky Heinz, 970-774-6111 available for rent to help with small is looking to add some new lawns. and sick time, additional bonuses, the district office for an applica- perience in agriculture diesel tech- or [email protected]. remodel jobs for yard and construc- We are reliable and have many years relocation assistance available. Call tion or download an application nology and equipment, proficient Haxtun School District is an EOE tion debris. Contact Phillips County of experience. If you haven’t gotten 308-352-2660. 15-1tGih from the school’s website, www. with computers, strong mechanical employer. 15-2tc Landfill, 970-854-2166, for informa- a bid in a while, call us and we can haxtunk12.org: click on employ- aptitude and good interpersonal tion packets, pricing, rules, release see if we can beat your current rate. ment opportunities and then HELP WANTED — Tire technician/ skills. Call Ron, 308-326-4245. forms and scheduling procedures. 970-520-7022. 12-4tc classified application. Questions? shop help. Competitive wages. 24-tfcGih 15-1tc Contact Becky Heinz, 970-774-6111 Contact Rudy’s Tires in Holyoke SERVICE — Hometown Heating or [email protected]. to pick up an application, 217 W. NOTICE — Seeking artists, craft- & Air, your local technician. Chris Haxtun School District is an EOE Denver St. or 970-854-2654. FOR SALE ers, garage-salers and vendors for Edwards, 970-571-2660. 3-tfc employer. 15-2tc 11-tfc “Art in the Park” outdoor event on FOR SALE — Good used white up- the Heginbotham Library grounds right Whirlpool freezer. Asking $250. Saturday, June 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FEED & SEED 970-520-1748. 14-3tc No charge for a space. Exhibitors FOR SALE — Millet, cane, hybrid NEED A CLASSIFIED? FOR SALE — High-quality freezer allowed to display and/or sell items. sedan grass seed and hybrid forest Help Wanted beef. No hormones, no antibiotics. Call the library to register, 970-854- Email [email protected] sorghum. Call John at 308-882-4909 Processed at a USDA inspected facil- 2597. 14-2tc "All Gave Some, or call Ashley at 970-854-2811 or his cell, 308-882-0203. 13-11tIhg ity. Ken Ham, 970-520-5505. NOTICE — Spring sale through Some Gave All." Management, 11-tfcHig May 29. 10% off storewide (jewelry, purses, Scentsy, hair products, styl- FARM MISCELLANEOUS On Memorial Day, Waitstaff and OPEN ing tools) at Veronica’s Hair & Nail we pay tribute to W-Th All forms of Salon. 970-854-7878. 13-3tc COMBINES — Three S780 combines for rent or full service in wheat. 40’ 11-2, 5-8 NOTICE — Marty’s Yarden grows big our veterans who Domestic Well Service heads. Call Tobe, 402-460-6626, or Cooks F-Sa 11-8 bloomers. Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily lost their lives while Greg, 785-527-0146. 4-tfcIhg Restaurant Pumps • Windmills until June 15. 4 miles northeast of serving our country. Interviews will be conducted & Catering Complete Water Systems Installations Holyoke, CO. 970-854-3007. 11-7tp Service FOR RENT Open Regular on Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. 130 E. Denver, Holyoke NOTICE — Holyoke Methodist See Amanda. Ault Well Service Church is accepting new and used Hours Monday, 970-854-7202 shoes for a shoe drive April 14-July FOR RENT — Two-bedroom, one- 401 Broadway, Imperial, NE Day or Night call: 970-463-8822 14 to benefit the food pantry. Drop- bathroom, with washer and dryer May 31 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mark Ault boxes are at the church, Strandz included. No pets allowed. New Salon and Holyoke Marketplace. Call construction. Yardwork handled by Brewed Awakening David Martin 970-854-2433 with questions. landlord. Available approximately 9-12tc June 1. $1,000 per month. Refer- Coffee & Bake Shop Paint Services ences may be requested. 970-420- and Pizza at the Brew 1694. 13-tfc 110 N. Interocean, Holyoke Houses: Inside & Outside 970-854-2253 Decks: Paint & Varnish Open at 4 p.m. Fences: Privacy & Others Wed.-Sat. 970-360-9846 Need Business Cards? PO Box 94, Wray, CO 80758 Holyoke Vets Club We can help. Parts Sales [email protected] Tree Removal Tree Trimming 229 E. Denver St. Holyoke Enterprise—970-854-2811 Specialist Bush Removal/Hedging Free Storm Cleanup 970-854-9444 Estimates Firewood Available* 21st Century Equipment in Holyoke, CO is now accepting applications for a Parts Sales Specialist. Preferred applicants Fully- Licensed & Insured will have experience in agricultural parts sales but will FOR A FREE ESTIMATE • Tree Trimming train the right individual. Required skills include excellent [email protected] dish (JASON ROBERTS) (BROC PELLE) • Tree Removal computer skills, familiarity with agricultural equipment, 970-520-7245 970-571-3203 strong mechanical aptitude and good interpersonal skills. • Stump Grinding For Your RV, Cabin, Benefits include Health & Dental/Vision Insurance, Life No Internet? No Phone? Insurance, Traditional & Roth 401k with Company Match, Service when needed. TREE KING No contract required. Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and more. Must Marty’s Yarden Pay for service as needed. be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods of Growing Big Bloomers for You! Jon King time. Salary range based on experience. Apply online at 970-466-4282 H & B Home Service 21stCenturyEquipment.com. EOE Call for Free Estimate Authorized Dish Retailer Open Daily 8-6 970-520-4243 Until June 15 4 mi. NE of Holyoke — 970-854-3007 Sully Team Realty LLC Elevator Operator Imperial Jeff Sullivan, Broker 970-520-2740 | Olga Sullivan, Broker 970-520-5705 • NEW LISTING: 640 S. Phelan Ave. — Income property. BOGO property. Part-time & Full-time 3 bdrm, 2 bath with flex room plus additional income rental with 1 bdrm, 1 bath. • NEW LISTING: 749 S. Morlan Ave. — Need room, this beauty is full of Frenchman Valley Coop is looking for individuals who have an interest character! 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, unfinishedU/C basement with an extra-large de- in working for a local cooperative in the Grain Department. We have openings tached garage on a corner lot. All new remodeling being completed with beautiful finishes. Appliances included. for full-time and part-time Elevator Operators at our Imperial, Nebraska site. • 725 S. Baxter — 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom ranch style home with large living We would like to hear from you if you are willing to work hard, enjoy working room and included appliances. New carpeting,U/C painting, garage door and egress outdoors and have an Ag background, experience in the Grain Industry or window. have the desire to begin your career in the Ag Industry. This is an exciting For additional MLS information and listings: opportunity to be part of a team that will allow you to advance your career see www.sullyteamrealty.com while learning from experienced managers. Overtime potential is available along with full benefits for full time hires. [email protected] | 116 W. Denver St., Holyoke, CO EXCELLENT benefits are available for full-time hires and include Medical PPO or HDHP with HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Holidays and Vacation plus a Defined Benefit PENSION Plan along with a 401k Plan that includes an employer contribution. Lighthouse Real Estate For more information, Jon Van Meter at 316-833-1300. 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Individual would process Calendar of Specialists' Services customer service transactions of deposits, transfers, Melissa Memorial Hospital currently withdrawals and other financial transactions; provide Available in Holyoke — Call for Scheduling Information has the following openings: support to e-banking in the area of online banking Cardiovascular Institute services; provide assistance and reconciliation of member J. Drury, M.D. (970-526-8181, fax 970-526-8178) ...... Tues., 6/1, 6/29 Billing Accounts Receivable card services in the area of debit and prepaid cards. COAG (Coumadin Clinic): Family Practice Clinic Director of Quality, Risk, Employee Health and Infection Control REQUIREMENTS NEEDED: D. Doorn (970-854-2500)* 7 a.m.-noon ...... Wed., 5/26, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 EMT Per-Diem Dietitian J. Levy, M.Ed., RD, LMNT (970-854-2241) ...... Wed., 5/26, 6/9, 6/23 EMR Per-Diem • Excellent customer service skills that include General Surgery LPN FT and Per-Diem good verbal and written communication skills Dr. Hartman (970-854-2241) ...... Fri., 6/18 Paramedic Per-Diem • Ability to process transactions efficiently and effectively Dr. Davis (970-854-2241) ...... Tues., 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 Physical Therapist FT • Willingness to collaborate and build long-term Oncology Dr. M. Stone (970-652-2780, fax 970-652-2797) ...... Fri., 5/28, 6/25 Orthopedics OR RN FT and Per-Diem relationships in a team environment M. Hajek, M.D. (970-854-2241) ...... Wed.-Thurs., 5/26-27, 6/9-10, 6/23-24 RN FT and Per-Diem • Technological oriented • Results driven Dr. J. Schopp (970-854-2241) ...... Thurs., 6/3 Melissa Memorial Hospital was selected a Top 100 Healthcare Podiatry Dr. J. Yakel (970-854-2241) ...... Mon., 6/28 to work for in 2019. We strive to provide the best quality and ***Competitive Wage and Benefits Package included. patient experience that we can. We value integrity, collaboration, Position located in Holyoke, CO. *Please call this number to make an appointment courage, service, passion, and ownership. For more information, A nominal administrative fee will be charged for all MD and DO clinic visits please reach out to HR at 970-854-2241. To apply for the position, please go to http://melissamemorial.org/about-us/ careers/. East Phillips County Hospital District is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 101 W. Denver St., Holyoke, CO 80734 • 970-854-3109 •www.hcfcu.org 1001 E. Johnson St.—Holyoke, CO—854-2241 THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 11 Plague activity Colorado’s state insect present in Colorado featured on stamp A squirrel tested positive — Don’t allow pets to roam for plague in El Paso County freely. The shimmering purple of last week, and the Colo- — Treat all pets for fleas the Colorado hairstreak but- rado Department of Public according to a veterinar- terfly is being commemorat- Health and Environment ian’s advice. ed by the U.S. Postal Service reminds residents that it’s — Do not feed wildlife. This as the eighth stamp in the not uncommon for plague to attracts them to your prop- non-machineable butterfly be present this time of year. erty, brings them in close stamp series. Simple precautions can keep contact and increases the risk These colorful square the risk of transmission to of disease transmission. non-machineable surcharge humans very low. — Be aware of rodent and stamps were developed “Plague has been present rabbit populations in your in collaboration with the in Colorado since at least area and report sudden The Check Out State Parks interactive backpacks encourage you to greeting card industry and the 1940s, and cases in wild die-offs or multiple dead immerse yourself in nature, develop new skills and explore Colo- will be issued in panes of A Colorado hairstreak butter- rodents in the state are animals to your local health rado’s great outdoors. 20 for use on irregular-size fly is featured on a stamp for reported most years,” said department. envelopes, such as square irregularly shaped cards. Dr. Jennifer House, state Plague is most commonly greeting cards, invitations public health veterinarian. spread to people by the bite or announcements. oak (Quercus gambelii), also “While we see most plague of an infected flea but also Libraries help families The words “NON-MA- known as the scrub oak. activity during the summer, may be transmitted by in- CHINEABLE SURCHARGE” After metamorphosis, the the disease can be found fected animal tissues, fluids on the stamp indicate its butterfly emerges from its in rodents year-round and or respiratory droplets. get outdoors with Check usage value. The stamp is cocoon in late spring or sum- sometimes spills over into People with direct exposure being issued at the current mer. The butterflies dart in other wildlife species as well to fleas or wildlife in the af- Out State Parks program rate of 75 cents and, like a and out of the tree’s branch- as domestic cats and dogs.” fected areas may be at risk. Forever stamp, this stamp es, feeding on the tree’s sap Plague was found in People who think they Looking for ideas to help — Colorado State Park Pass will always be valid for the and fallen raindrops. Mature animals last summer in have been exposed should you plan your next outdoor for free park entry (hang tag). class of mail printed on it. males look for females recep- Adams and Broomfield contact a health care provid- adventure? Colorado Parks — Your Guide to Colorado’s Colorado’s state insect, the tive to mating. Later, the fe- counties, and two cases of er immediately. Symptoms and Wildlife, in partner- State Parks. vibrant Colorado hairstreak, male lays her eggs singly on human plague infection include sudden fever, head- ship with the Colorado State — An activity ideas list. lives among oak trees in the host plant, and the cycle were reported in 2020. Both ache, chills and weakness. 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Sheet, Colorado Trees and northern Mexico. where it hatched. pets: can be successfully treated Over 300 Colorado libraries Wildflower Guide, Colorado Colorado hairstreak cat- Customers may purchase — Do not directly handle with antibiotics if caught are participating in the Check Wildlife Guide, Colorado erpillars hatch in the spring stamps and other phila- any wildlife. early. Out State Parks program, Birds Guide and Night Sky from eggs laid the previous telic products through the — Keep pets away from For more information including all public libraries, Guide. autumn. Plump and green postal store at usps.com/ wildlife, especially dead about plague, visit https:// three military base libraries These interactive back- with white fuzz, they feed shopstamps, by calling rodents and rabbits. cdphe.colorado.gov/animal- and publically funded aca- packs encourage you to on the tender new leaves of 800-STAMP24 or at post of- — Don’t let dogs or cats related-diseases/plague demic libraries. immerse yourself in nature their host plant, the Gambel fice locations nationwide. hunt prairie dogs, other or https://www.cdc.gov/ The program is available and develop new skills as rodents or rabbits. plague/. statewide, makes Colorado you explore different land- state parks easily accessible scapes. LEGAL NOTICES and provides a backpack Library patrons can check filled with educational mate- out the backpack and park INVITATION FOR BIDS formality in or to reject any or all FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO portions of the various bid items. rials that recommend a range pass for up to seven days and HOLYOKE MUNICIPAL No proposal may be withdrawn for Families can discover of outdoor activities to help use it to visit any Colorado AIRPORT ELECTRICAL a period of 90 days from the open- you decide how you want to state park. Colorado’s 42 state IMPROVEMENTS ing thereof. spend your time in nature. parks are as diverse as the HOLYOKE, COLORADO A nonmandatory pre-bid meet- augmented reality trail CDAG NO. 21-HEQ-01 ing will be held at the Holyoke Local libraries offer at least state itself, and they offer Online bids for improvements Municipal Airport on May 19, 2021, one and usually two back- something for everyone. to the Holyoke Municipal Airport at 10 a.m., MDT. All bidders are ad- packs available for check out. For more information on CDAG No. 21-HEQ-01, will be re- vised to examine the site to become missions at 13 state parks Each backpack contains the CPW’s educational programs, ceived by the city of Holyoke via familiar with all site conditions. online bidding through Quest CDN Any questions regarding this Colorado Parks and — Become a Junior following: visit cpw.state.co.us. at www.armstrongconsultants. project are to be directed to the Wildlife has partnered with Ranger at Steamboat Lake com until June 1, 2021, at 2 p.m. office of Armstrong Consultants, Agents of Discovery, an or St. Vrain state parks. MDT. Online bidding will begin Inc., Grand Junction, Colorado, educational mobile gaming — Learn about the night on May 27, 2021. Bid results will be 970-242-0101, for interpretation. posted on the Armstrong Consul- HOLYOKE, COLORADO platform, to create augment- sky at Eleven Mile State Goeglein’s quilts on display tants, Inc. website by June 3, 2021. Published Holyoke Enterprise ed reality trail missions at Park. The work involved includes the First Publication: May 5, 2021 13 state parks. — Test your water knowl- June is always quilt month at The Orphanage, 300 S. Main following: Last Publication: May 26, 2021 The missions, which task edge at Ridgway and Man- St., Yuma. This year’s display is called Rocking the Needle, SCHEDULE I ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS NOTICE TO CREDITORS users with accomplishing cos state parks. which includes a lifetime of quilting by Shirley Goeglein. SCHEDULE II educational and fun outdoor — Go on a scavenger hunt The show runs from Friday, June 4-Saturday, July 3. Hours TAXIWAY LIGHTS Estate of BRIAN JOHN WOR- LEY a/k/a BRIAN J. WORLEY activities at state parks, can be at Lake Pueblo State Park. for the exhibition are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and SCHEDULE III PAPIS a/k/a BRIAN WORLEY, Deceased. accessed by smartphone users — Discover there’s more Sundays, 1-4 p.m. For a complete set of plans, Case Number 2021PR30006. by downloading the Agents of than just dogs in Chatfield The artist reception for this exhibit will be Friday, June 4, specifications and contract docu- All persons having claims Discovery app from the App State Park’s Dog Off-Leash from 5-8 p.m. to coincide with June’s First Friday Art Walk, ments, all purchases must be made against the above named estate are required to present them to and Play stores. Missions are Area. sponsored by the Yuma Chamber of Commerce. Refreshments through our website at www.arm- strongconsultants.com. A digital the personal representative or to free to play and, once down- — Staunton State Park will be served. copy may be downloaded for $50, District Court of Phillips County, loaded, do not require Wi-Fi or even has a mission you can Goeglein was inspired by a quilt made for her mother by her this will include access to online Colorado, on or before Sept. 19, a data connection. try at home! great-aunt. It is a flower garden quilt that her mother allowed bidding. There will be no refunds. 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Some examples at CPW State parks with aug- Goeglein to use on her bed as she grew up. Although a bit Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond executed by a Surety Louise M. Worley state parks include: mented reality trail mis- worn, she treasures that inspirational quilt to this day. Company in an amount not less Personal Representative — A Prairie Nature Trail sions include Barr Lake, Goeglein made her first quilt when she was in high school than 10% of the total bid made pay- c/o Kelly S. Hansen mission at Jackson Lake Chatfield, Cheyenne Moun- and is now up to about 100. A favorite quilt pattern for her able to the city of Holyoke. Hansen Law LLC 117 Main Ave., P.O. Box 400 State Park. tain, Crawford, Eleven Mile, is the basket pattern. She is an active member of the Yuma The bidder must supply all the information required by the pro- Akron, CO 80720 — Learn about young Jackson Lake, Lake Pueblo, County Quilt Guild and has won several awards. posal forms and specifications and 970-345-2219 wildlife with Cheyenne Mancos, Ridgway, St. Vrain, For more information about this exhibit or future shows, he/she must bid on all items of ev- Published Holyoke Enterprise Mountain State Park’s Staunton, Steamboat Lake contact Richard Birnie at 970-630-3360 or visit orphanage ery schedule. The city of Holyoke First Publication: May 19, 2021 Last Publication: June 2, 2021 Spring Babies mission. and Trinidad Lake. yuma.com. reserves the right to waive any in-

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BY MARIANNE GOODLAND the committee that most school our cultures are celebrated they’re meant to motivate and mocked their faith or was Will conservation easement STATE CAPITOL REPORTER districts with Indian mascots and shared.” inspire, said Demetrius Marez, comprised of “stolen valor.” bills reach the finish line? use them in a proper and his- The testimony of the Yuma who is Dene (Navajo) and a 1993 “I imagine most of you With the 2021 session in its The bill to ban the use of toric way. He pointed out that residents was countered by graduate of Lamar High School, would be emphatically closing weeks, a big ques- Indian mascots in Colorado some school districts would Native Americans who talked whose mascot, the Savage, has against such an image, yet tion remains: Will both bills public schools and public col- not even be able to use the of the hurt that mascots have been a target for removal even native mascots represent the dealing with the conservation leges and universities took a name of their town to associate caused, calling it dehuman- from school alumni. same level of contempt for easement program receive major step forward on May 20. with their school, including izing. Marez described the Savage indigenous people.” Payment approval, or will only one get That’s when the House Educa- Yuma, Kiowa and Arickaree Dallin Maybee is North- as a proud, honorable and said she attended a school to the governor’s desk? tion Committee approved (although the bill does not ban ern Arapaho. He said he has noble Indian chief, with his with an indigenous mascot. House Bill 1233 has now Senate Bill 116 and sent it to a school from having a Native been mocked throughout head held high. Savage is As an athlete, she was expect- cleared the House and will get the full House for debate. American name, only the use his life for his heritage. not offensive, dishonorable, ed to participate in actions its first Senate hearing in the Senate Bill 116 requires any of a Native American mascot). He said Smith was correct derogatory or demeaning. “In that are considered sacred next week. public school with an Indian Ross also noted that none about pride, tradition and fact, it is quite the opposite. and are symbols of honor That bill would raise the mascot to end its use by June of the bill sponsors, includ- respect, which comes from He’s a proud warrior with and bravery. Her culture was tax credit limit on conserva- 1, 2022, or face a $25,000 per ing Sen. Jessie Danielson, the community in which one strength and integrity. Do minimized and demeaned tion easements from 50% of month fine. D-Wheat Ridge, ever reached is raised, but a mascot does we not have real issues to be into grotesque racist tropes the land value to 90% and is The bill grants exceptions out to his district to talk not provide those things. A concerned about?” he asked. “for the sake of sports.” seen as a way of sweetening to schools that have agree- about the issue. And the bill mascot is a caricature that Blake Mondell spoke on The bill was changed sig- the deal for landowners who ments with Native American will put a financial burden dehumanizes a culture rich behalf of Lamar Proud, a nificantly during the May 20 have been wary about getting tribes that existed prior to on the Yuma school district, with diversity. coalition made up of Ameri- hearing. That included remov- involved in the program. June 30, 2021. Donald Ragona of the can Indian teachers, students, ing the petition clause, which That’s due to years of claims Rep. Adrienne Benavidez, Matinecock nation of New community leaders and would have allowed citizens to by landowners that they were D-Adams County, the bill The citizens of Yuma York has been part of the over 130 Lamar High School file a ballot initiative to chal- defrauded of tax credits by sponsor, said the bill is long have shown only effort to get rid of the mas- alumni committed to ending lenge the law. It was replaced the Department of Revenue overdue. The rich culture cot in Denver for 30 years. the use of American Indian by a safety clause, which means for more than a decade, and and lives of Indian people respect for the The intolerance and harm mascots in Colorado. the bill becomes law upon the the negative publicity that should be honored and that is perpetrated by Indian sports “We stand beside those signature of the governor. followed. not through a depiction that mascot, and they mascots or logos or symbols American Indian members of Benavidez said the change The second bill, Senate makes them less than that, will continue to have real consequences for the Lamar community who was necessary because the Bill 33, which is backed by a she told the committee. Native people, rather than are forced to watch their peers bill goes into effect in June state-authorized task force Approximately 23 schools in do so, he said. honoring them, he told the dress up in sacred attire or in 2022. The next time a law of landowners and land trust Colorado still use an Indian committee. The use of racist, mocking displays and who are such as SB 116 could be chal- representatives, would pro- mascot, including Yuma and Ross claimed, perhaps as native mascots “trivializes antagonized and have even lenged in an election would be vide reparations for landown- Arickaree. Cheyenne Moun- much as $250,000 to change us, our histories, our cultures been assaulted because of ste- November 2022. ers who have been denied tain High School in Colorado the mascot and logos. and our spirituality.” reotypes that Lamar Savage In a nod to schools named their tax credits. Springs announced in Janu- Yuma senior and class Donna Chrisjohn and her perpetuates in our schools,” after towns with an American However, while Democrats ary it was dropping its use of president John Smith talked brothers were athletes in said Mondell. He noted other Indian tribe name, such as have pledged to help see the an Indian mascot. about pride, tradition and re- school, but whenever they schools have had banners for Kiowa or Niwot, the mascot second bill reach the finish Benavidez also noted that spect and some of the school’s faced a school with an indig- athletic competitions stating would be prohibited but the line, that did not mean that then-Gov. John Hickenlooper traditions around its Indian enous mascot, she and her “Scalp the Savages,” which he school could still use the they agreed with the way the convened a task force in 2015, mascot. The citizens of Yuma brothers were taunted, mocked said has spread poison on the tribe’s name, as well as on reparations are financed, and after a similar bill failed, to look have shown only respect for and even threatened by fans, Eastern Plains. “There is no public school letterhead. that has led to a delay in SB 33 at the use of Indian mascots. the mascot, and they will con- parents and other athletes. respectful way to appropriate Finally, the bill was amend- getting to the Senate floor. The education committee tinue to do so, he said. “Our “Even our own classmates another’s culture,” he said. ed to allow schools that must The Department of Revenue listened to three hours of name as the Yuma Indians would ‘war whoop’ towards Mohawk and Ojibwe tribe change uniforms and other has available $45 million per testimony on May 20. A dozen brings us together.” us,” she said. “Our school member Raven Payment is school materials with Indian year in tax credits for the Yuma High School alumni, Teacher Rory Lynch said should be safe for all children a combat veteran of the U.S. mascots to apply for grants program, and the bill allows parents, students and commu- that in his 19 years, he has from all backgrounds.” Navy. “I would wager that with the Department of Edu- for a portion of that annual nity members pleaded with never seen disrespect for The committee did hear many of you sitting here are cation under the Build Excel- pot of money to be used for the committee to allow the the American Indian in the from several Native Ameri- men and women of religious lent Schools Today program. reparations until all claims school to continue its use of school, which is more than cans who support the use of faith” and that many sup- SB 116 cleared the education are satisfied. an Indian mascot. half minority. “It works mascots. port the armed forces, she committee on a party-line 5-3 The bill is awaiting action Dan Ross, board president for because we respect each other Mascots are not meant to said. She asked whether they vote and now heads to the full from the Senate Appropria- the Yuma school district, told and work together. As a team, discourage or dishonor people; would support a mascot that House for debate. tions Committee.

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