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Vol. 120, No. 49 Holyoke, CO Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 www. holyokeenterprise.com One Dollar Lawmakers Polis provides meet for update on brief session COVID vaccination BY MARIANNE GOODLAND STATE CAPITOL REPORTER progress The Colorado General Assembly held an abbrevi- Gov. Jared Polis provided ated start to its 2021 session, an update on Colorado’s meeting for three days last response to the COVID-19 week to work on time-sen- pandemic and the state’s sitive legislation that can’t efforts to vaccinate Colora- wait until Feb. 16. dans. Polis was joined by That’s when the session Dr. Kit Kieling, president & is expected to resume. COO of Orderly Health. Lawmakers recessed on In an effort to continue Jan. 15 for a little more making the free COVID-19 than a month, in hopes that vaccine as accessible as COVID-19 vaccines will be possible, Polis signed an well underway and that the executive order Jan. 15 pandemic will have started ensuring that the vaccine to lessen by then. is free for Coloradans, and Lawmakers who want vac- insurance status will not be cines started getting them used to deny or deprioritize last week, under the phased any patient from getting the approach that allows them vaccine. The state wants to to receive vaccines to ensure ensure there are no barri- continuity of government THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS ers to accessing the vaccine. operations. Alex Blake, dog groomer and owner of Tuxedo Paws, is pictured Roo and 4-year-old silken windhound Newt. Blake loves the The executive order directs The three-day session with her pack of five dogs. From left, they are 1-year-old min- way dogs understand and express emotions, and she says her the Colorado Division of between Jan. 13 and 15 saw iature Aussiedoodle Leo, 1-year-old standard poodle Minnow, dogs follow her wherever she goes in her house. Insurance to enact a rule re- seven bills passed and sent 8-year-old Pomeranian Bear, 3-year-old miniature Labradoodle garding rates for COVID-19 to the governor. Several of vaccine administration. them fixed problems with “The vaccine is free and laws from the 2020 regular there should be no barriers session that ended in June Choosing cats, dogs or both means to receiving it when that and from the special session time comes,” said Polis. that took place at the end of “Vaccines are the path back November. towards the Colorado we Gov. Jared Polis has also choosing friendship and family all know and love, and to postponed his state of the ensure that can happen as state address until lawmak- BY ANDREW NYGAARD Kramer has become close and her family were pass- prised when Chip the Bud- quickly and easily as pos- ers return in February. THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE with one specific cat who ing through St. Louis, weiser Dalmatian wouldn’t sible, our state must make While lawmakers will doesn’t typically like people, Missouri, returning from leave her alone and con- sure the vaccine is acces- be out of the Capitol until EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in and this would not have hap- visiting family, and they stantly wanted her atten- sible to all.” mid-February, they’ll be a series called “Humans of Holyoke.” In the pened without a knack for decided to stop to visit the tion. Even Chip’s handler “We should all be proud expected to work on interim coming weeks, different groups of people befriending felines. Budweiser brewery. apologized. of Colorado for hitting our activities during that time. will be compared and contrasted, celebrating Blake is a dog groomer Kramer said the Clydes- “I didn’t mind at all,” target goal of vaccinating the It’s not a vacation, according what makes us different and what brings us and owns five dogs, and she dale horses walked right up Kramer said, adding that majority of those in Phase to leaders. together in the community. says many aspects of dogs’ her husband Garry told 1A, meaning that a majority Those activities include personalities make her Chip’s handler that this of our state’s high-risk health SMART Act hearings, which Pet owners are gener- prefer them to cats. Her five Maybe the sort of thing happens all care workers have received are when state agencies ally a happy breed, getting dogs illustrate the range of the time with Tina and at least their first dose of the meet with their oversight plenty of laughter and personalities pets can have. reputation as the animals. vaccine,” said Polis. committees. The Joint Bud- smiles from the antics of Whether you’re a cat devil incarnate in Tina grew up in the “This victory means that get Committee also will be their furry friends. Pets person, dog person or some- country and had numerous our front-line health care meeting during the interim are people’s companions thing in between, pets can not fully accurate, barn cats. She remembers workers who have worked and is already in hearings on walks, hunts, car rides, enrich our lives and cheer walking with her brother day in and day out to care for the 2021-22 state budget. couches and more. us up when things are hard. or maybe Shelby looking for their cat Frisky. for COVID patients have Tina Kramer and Alex is indeed getting They had difficulty finding the protection they need to 7 bills head to governor Blake are two pet owners Kramer’s natural skill with her until they eventually continue their commendable Six of the seven bills who show their animals animals turns feline friendly calmer over heard noises coming from work until all of Colorado adopted in last week’s ses- lots of love and kindness, Kramer has always had under a lilac bush in their is vaccinated. Our state has sion passed with bipartisan treating them as nothing a way with animals and the years. yard. They looked in the also made significant efforts support. short of full members of seems to make friends with bush and discovered that towards vaccinating our se- House Bill 1001 aimed to their families. them wherever she goes. to her without any prob- Frisky had given birth to niors ages 70 and older, who allow remote participation Kramer owns three cats She said her son tells lems. She said horses are four kittens. are at the greatest risk of in party committee meet- and two dogs. She said it’s her that his pets become usually the one animal that Tina pointed out that dying from COVID and they ings. Both the Republican hard for her to choose if she’s basically like her own pets doesn’t seem to get along this was one of her many now become our top focus.” and Democratic party will more of a cat person or a dog since they always like her with her, but it wasn’t the memories of growing up Polis provided an update hold reorganization meet- person since she grew up so much. case this time. ings in the coming weeks, with both animals. However, Kramer said once she Kramer wasn’t as sur- SEE PETS, P3 SEE POLIS, P3 in part to elect new party leaders, and the bill will allow party members to join in those meetings via the internet. House Bill 1002, on tax Roberts, Timm sworn in as county commissioners liability, fixes two errors in a law that came out of the BY ANDREW NYGAARD | THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE 2020 regular session. House Bill 20-1420 allowed certain Garold Roberts and Tom Timm officially began their businesses to deduct excess terms as Phillips County Commissioners after taking the losses that stem from the oath of office Tuesday, Jan. 12. They join Terry Hofmeister pandemic. The original on the Board of Phillips County commissioners. bill, however, incorrectly Roberts and Timm ran unopposed in the November elec- put in the wrong timelines tion and took over the commissioner positions held by Har- for those deductions, when lan Stern and Don Lock, who chose not to seek reelection. lawmakers had intended Both new commissioners stressed the importance of to allow those deductions making sure Phillips County runs efficiently, and their to be taken for a five-year goals include ensuring the county continues to be a great period. place for people to raise their families. The 2020 bill also made an error tied to the state’s Roberts looks forward to working with county employees Earned Income Tax Credit. Roberts was born and raised in Holyoke and graduated The 2020 bill accidentally from Holyoke High School in 1972. delayed a state credit for I-10 He spent eight years as a lineman with Highline Electric filers. Those are people who Association, three years as a deputy and undersheriff for file tax returns but don’t Phillips County, nine years as electric and city superinten- have Social Security num- dent in Holyoke, and 13 years as maintenance coordinator bers, such as undocumented for Longmont Power and Communication in Longmont. He immigrants. The original also spent four years working for Phillips County road and bill delayed that credit maintenance crews. THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS until the 2021 tax filing year, He has 18 years of experience as a volunteer fireman in Garold Roberts and Tom Timm, from left, are sworn in as Phillips County commissioners Tuesday, Jan. 12. They ran unopposed in the November election and replaced Harlan Stern and Don Lock as District 2 SEE SESSION, P5 SEE COUNTY, P3 and 3 commissioners, respectively.

AROUND TOWN July 10 is the new date for For ticket information, contact Paula Event Center. The public is invited to attend WEATHER MARKETS ‘Denim & Diamonds’ Legacy Event Carper, Harry Kinner, Tina Looka, JR Myers, this meeting and to provide comments on the Kim O’Neill, Tiffany Weber, or MMHF execu- proposed project. Jan. 12-18 Jan. 19, 2021 The 11th annual Melissa Memorial Hos- tive director Nancy Colglazier at 970-854-2241 Hi Lo Prec. pital Foundation Legacy Event, which was or 970-580-2238. Phillips County Players annual meeting set Jan. 12 54 22 — Wheat $5.88 (bu.) originally scheduled for February, has set Jan. 13 61 31 — New Crop $5.88 (bu.) a new date of Saturday, July 10. “Denim & Public meeting set for patrol car project Phillips County Players will be having its Jan. 14 40 25 — Diamonds” is the theme for the event, which annual meeting Sunday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. at Jan. 15 39 22 — Corn $5.18 (bu.) includes a delicious dinner, slient and live Phillips County has filed a pre-application the Peerless Center gym. The group will be Jan. 16 49 20 — New Crop $4.38 (bu.) auctions, and dancing. with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, electing officers, reviewing last year’s activi- Jan. 17 47 32 — The 2021 Legacy Event will be raising Rural Development, for financial assistance ties and discussing plans for the coming year Jan. 18 47 15 — Millet $25.00 (cwt.) funds for IV pumps, a cardiac rehab monitor- to acquire a patrol car. A meeting regarding over coffee and dessert. RSVPs are requested New Crop $12.00 (cwt.) ing system, MMHF operations and scholar- the proposed project will be held Tuesday, by Friday, Jan. 22, to Penny Dockins at 970-520- Log on to www.weatherbug.com for ships. Feb. 9, at 9:30 a.m. at the Phillips County 2692. up-to-date weather information. Milo $5.59 (bu.)

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OBITUARIES Dave Schaefer Bob Triplette Richard Stahl David Duane Schaefer, worker and enjoyed working Leonard Robert “Bob” dryland crops, also raising Richard George Stahl, 75, Richard became a dually known as Dave by all who as a mechanic, repairing and Triplette was born Aug. 14, cattle, sheep and hogs. Art died Jan. 7, 2021, in Littleton designated member of the knew him, died unexpectedly restoring everything he set 1937, in Wood River, Ne- said it would be grounds for from complications related Appraisal Institute, having in Haxtun on Dec. 31, 2020, at his mind to. Dave enjoyed braska, on his grandparents’ divorce if he got goats, so they to corticobasal syndrome. received both his SRA and the age of 67. He was born on being with his family, spend- farm. He died at Poudre Val- didn’t raise goats. He was born July 18, 1945, in MAI designations. During Sept. 21, 1953, in Sterling to ing endless hours with them ley Hospital in Fort Collins Bob enjoyed going to the Springfield, Illinois, the son his career, he served on Lee and Thyra Schaefer. while traveling, camping, on Jan. 12, 2021, at the age of pool hall and playing cards of Jack W. Stahl and Glenda national and local commit- On Aug. 17, 1979, Dave mar- exploring and rock hunt- 83. and visiting with friends M. (Millage) Stahl. tees of the Appraisal Institute ried Kathy ing, just to name a few. He He moved when it didn’t interfere with At the age of and was president of the Idler in a wed- enjoyed learning new things with his his hunting and fishing trips. 2, his fam- Colorado chapter in 2005. He ding chapel and putting his knowledge to family to Bob loved the game of soft- ily moved to specialized in the appraisal of outside of use. Dave especially enjoyed Fort Morgan ball, and he was a fastball Holyoke. He healthcare properties. Golden. seeing all of his friends and when he was pitcher for many years. graduated Richard was a member of At the time their children, whom he often a baby. In 1943 His kids loved it when he from Holyoke South Suburban Christian of his death, spoke about, mentioning that the family was up to bat because they High School in Church, the Denver office of Dave was em- they would come in to simply moved south knew he would hit balls over 1963 and went Arthur Andersen Alumni, ployed by Wil- say hello and to visit. of Holyoke to the outfield fence and they on to attend VFW Post 6482 and the Mt. son’s Repair in Dave was getting ready to the George would return them for a dime Fort Lewis Evans chapter of Sons of the Haxtun. He previously owned retire from Wilson’s Repair Garland Ranch in the Pleas- each. Bob’s batting gave the College in Durango. American Revolution. and operated Lee’s Auto Parts and had many plans for re- ant Valley community. Bob kids extra money for candy Richard joined the United He was preceded in death in Haxtun before selling the tirement and the adventures said that when they moved in, at the games. The time he hit States Army in 1967 and by his parents; sister, Jac- business to Green’s Repair, that he would share with there was a cream separator nine foul balls in a row, the served as a counterintel- queline Maynes; and brother, which later became Wilson’s Kathy, his wife of 41 years. sitting in the middle of the ump told him he was going to ligence special agent in the Galyn Stahl. Repair. Dave will be deeply missed kitchen and no electricity. have to start paying out of his Chicago Field Office, Region He is survived by his wife, Dave was a retired volun- by his family and friends and Bob attended school at own pocket! I, 113th MI Group. He was a Lauretta of Littleton; daugh- teer firefighter with the Hax- all who knew him. Pleasant Valley and Amitie He also played on the covert operative from 1967 to ter, Robyn and husband tun Volunteer Fire Depart- He is survived by his schools, where he walked to Brandon Bombers semipro 1970. Prior to his honorable Aaron Stevenson of Durango; ment, where he volunteered spouse, Kathy Schaefer of school, uphill, both ways … in baseball team and coached discharge in 1970, Sergeant and numerous nieces, neph- for 31 years, and was also re- Haxtun; daughter, Libby the snow. Bob worked for sev- the local boys baseball team Stahl received several med- ews, cousins and friends. tired from being an EMT with Schaefer of Laramie, Wyo- eral families while growing for many years. He wasn’t als, certificates of recognition Due to the COVID pandem- the Haxtun EMT team, which ming; mother, Thyra Schaefer up. He was in 4-H for a num- about to miss the grandchil- and multiple pistol proficien- ic, a celebration of life will be he was part of for 20 years. of Haxtun; brothers, Dan and ber of years and told the story dren’s sporting events, often cies. Subsequently he en- held at a later date in Little- He very much enjoyed being Mariko Schaefer of Kanar- of the 4-H calves he and his traveling great distances, rolled at Bradley University, ton, followed by a graveside a part of these organizations raville, Utah, and Tony brother raised. They decided in bad weather, just to cheer graduating with a Bachelor of service in Durango. and the lifelong friendships Schaefer of Haxtun; uncle, their dad needed to see one of them on. Arts degree in 1972. In lieu of flowers, memorial that he developed from both. Virgil Schaefer of Yuma; and the calves, so they brought it Bob was preceded in In 1974, Richard returned gifts in Richard’s memory Dave had many hobbies numerous cousins. into the living room — they death by his parents, Mabel to Durango, where he began may be made to the Univer- and interests outside of work, He was preceded in death were sent out of the house in (Senseney) and Joe Triplette; a career in real estate sales sity of Colorado School of and it is hard to sum up the by his father, Lee Schaefer. one big hurry! stepmother, Mabel (Martin- and appraisal. He married Medicine, Neurosciences vast amount of knowledge A memorial service will be In 1954, Bob went to live Schiermeyer); infant son, Lauretta Quintana of Du- Department, or the Lupus that he had acquired over the held at a later date. with his grandmother in Fort Robert Linn Triplette; rango on Feb. 28, 1976. The Foundation of Colorado. years and all that he enjoyed Baucke Funeral Home has Morgan where he worked for brother and sister-in-law, couple moved to Denver later Ellis Family Services in doing in his free time. Dave been entrusted with the ar- Arnold Transfer, which was Bill and Mae Triplette; that year to pursue their Littleton has been entrusted was an avid wood and metal rangements. owned by his Uncle Ralph and brother-in-law, Paul Webster; careers. with the arrangements. Aunt Marie. He also worked stepsister and brother-in- for his Uncle Jack at Great law, Jeanette and Johnnie Western Sugar Co. in Fort King; and stepbrother-in-law, AT THE MOVIES Morgan. Delmer Milner. POLICE REPORT In 1956, Bob moved to Survivors include his wife, Wonder Woman 1984 Fremont, Ohio, to again work Ardyth “Art”; son, Rusty and Holyoke Police Department JAN. 16 with his Uncle Jack at GWS. Sandy of Holyoke; daughter, recently performed the follow- Investigated a municipal code Diana Prince lives quietly But soon, Diana will On his trip to Ohio, he was es- Jacque of Brule, Nebraska; ing activities: violation on E. Kellogg St. A among mortals in the vibrant, have to muster all of her corted by his future mother- son, Roger and Amy of Brule; warning was issued. sleek 1980s — an era of excess strength, wisdom and cour- in-law, who was hopeful he grandchildren, Jennifer and JAN. 11 Stopped a vehicle at Holyoke driven by the pursuit of having age as she finds herself wouldn’t return — but thank Steve Willard of Superior, Completed a welfare check on Vets Club. A warning was it all. Though she’s come into squaring off against Max- goodness he did! Michael and Casey Newth E. Gordon St. issued. her full powers, she main- well Lord and the Cheetah, In 1957 he began farming, of Greeley, Kelsey and Jeff Investigated a municipal code tains a low profile by curating a villainess who possesses and during sugar beet har- Jackson of Dickinson, North JAN. 12 violation on S. Baxter Ave. ancient artifacts and only per- superhuman strength and vest he would run beet pilers Dakota, Tessa Triplette of Completed a welfare check on A warning was issued. forming heroic acts incognito. agility. for GWS at several local pile Brule, and Brenna Triplette S. Interocean Ave. Investigated a municipal code grounds. He later decided to of Brule; great-grandchildren, Investigated a crime against violation on S. Reynolds raise beets himself, which he AJ and Owen Tennessen, a person at Phillips County Ave. A warning was issued. loved doing. Bob was always Kaitlyn and Kenadie Newth, Sheriff’s Office. THE ENTERPRISE Your Source for Dragon Sports ready to help out a neighbor. and Braxton, Brinley and Stopped a vehicle at Johnson JAN. 17 He also worked at the Kane Jackson; sister, Vonnie St. and High School Ave. A Investigated a municipal code Brandon Elevator for Ronnie Webster and Gary Cranwell; warning was issued. violation on W. Johnson St. Stewart and at Russ Cal- sister-in-law, Gwen Triplette; Responded to a fight on S. lies’ fuel station in Venango, brother-in-law, Delbert and JAN. 13 Morlan Ave. Nebraska. Bob was a member Mary Ann Weers; stepsister, Responded to an alarm on Stopped three vehicles at High Stepping of the farmers co-op, and he Wilma Milner; stepbrother, E. Denver St. It was a false Denver St. and Belford Ave. served on the board for sev- Bill Schiermeyer; and several alarm. Warnings were issued. eral years. nieces, nephews, family and Stopped a vehicle at Inter- Stopped a vehicle at Denver Her Way to 60! On June 12, 1957, Bob and friends. ocean Ave. and Johnson St. St. and Sherman Ave. A Happy Birthday Ardyth Weers were married A private family graveside Stopped a vehicle at Worley warning was issued. at the Zion Lutheran Church service will be held Jan. 23 Ave. and Denver St. Stopped a vehicle at The Skil- Kimberlee Bennett! in Holyoke, where Bob later at the Holyoke Cemetery, let. A warning was issued. became a member. To this with Pastor Kurt Hatteberg JAN. 14 Assisted Holyoke Volunteer union four children were officiating. The service will Stopped a vehicle at Denver Fire Department on W. Jan. 27 born: Robert Linn, who died be livestreamed on Baucke St. and Baxter Ave. Emerson St. shortly after birth, Rustin Funeral Home and Monu- JAN. 15 Please send birthday Lee, Jacqueline Kay and ments’ Facebook page. In addition, HPD took Roger Dean. Bob and Ardyth Memorials can be mailed to Assisted another agency on E. information seven times, wishes to: 327 E. Furry, made their home on the fam- Bob Triplette Memorial Fund, Johnson St. responded to three medical Holyoke, CO 80734 ily farm south of Venango, c/o Baucke Funeral Home, Assisted another agency on emergencies and completed or say happy birthday where they lived for the next 1220 SW Interocean Dr., Holy- County Road 23. one follow-up. when you see her 63 years. oke, CO 80734. As a family they raised Baucke Funeral Home di- many different irrigated and rected the arrangements. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Holyoke Volunteer Fire De- They were also called out * * * Peerless Theatre* * * SHERIFF’S REPORT partment was summoned for on Jan. 17 around 8:30 p.m. for 212 S. Interocean—Holyoke, CO—854-2453 mutual aid on a fire in Chase a gas leak in the west part of Show Times 970-854-FLIK (3545) Phillips County Sheriff’s Investigated a crime against County, Nebraska, on Jan. 15 town. Black Hills Energy was Movie Info, Trailers & Tickets at www.thepeerlesstheatre.com Office recently reported the property on W. Johnson St. around 2 p.m. notified. following activities: Wonder Woman JAN. 16 JAN. 12 Investigated a crime against 1984 Conducted a warrant arrest property 2 1/2 miles south- FROM THE RECORD on S. Interocean Ave. west of Holyoke. Genre: Rated PG-13 Action/Adventure • Investigated a suspicious QUITCLAIM DEEDS L. Lundgren. Running time: 2 hr., 35 min. incident/vehicle on County In addition, Phillips County Rodney D. Bohlender, Friday, Jan. 22 ...... Spanish 7:00 Road 14. Sheriff’s Office responded to Linda M. Bohlender to Rod- WARRANTY DEEDS Saturday, Jan. 23 ...... 7:00 two medical emergencies, as- ney D. Bohlender trustee, Luke Garrett, Megan Gar- Sunday, Jan. 24 ...... 2:00 & 7:00 JAN. 15 sisted one citizen, completed Linda M. Bohlender trustee, rett to Tiffany L. DiMartino; Responded to an animal com- one follow-up and served civil Bohlender Family Revocable Lois Carruthers to House Dr. Coming Soon: News of the World, plaint on Highway 6. papers once. Trust; Lori Lundgren to Lori LLC. The Marksman Concession Specials: Soft Pretzel and Cheese $2; Cookies and Cream or Peaches and Cream Smoothie $2.25 Small, $3.25 Large LETTERS to the EDITOR Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. NEW 11th Annual MMHF Legacy Event DATE DENIM& Postponed from Feb. 13

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For ticket information, contact Paula Carper, Harry Kinner, Tina Looka, JR Myers, Kim O’Neill, Tiffany Weber or Nancy Colglazier at 970-854-2241 or 970-580-2238. THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 2021 FROM THE FRONT 3 PETS: Life wouldn’t be the same without these pawsitively perfect companions WHERE TO WORSHIP FROM PAGE 1 CNE at FCC Pleasant Valley United Methodist with pets. She also remem- 310 S. Interocean Paul A. Brunner, Pastor bers a black and white collie Marcos Avina, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. named Mikey who would 970-854-3438 (English) Sunday Worship 11 a.m. always make sure she and 970-630-6236 (Spanish) her brother were safe when 2nd Saturday Worship 7 p.m. Seventh-day Adventist Church they played outside. 144 W. Gordon St. She currently has two Cornerstone Ministry Church Don Lopes, 208-451-5257 outdoor cats, Jim and Abner, Sharing the Flatirons Church Message Jon Walker, 970-854-8093 who sleep under a heating Peerless Theatre, 212 S. Interocean Saturday Sabbath School 9:45 a.m. lamp and patrol the outbuild- Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Saturday Worship 11 a.m. ings by her house. “For the most part, they Emerson St. Church of Christ St. Patrick Catholic Church tolerate each other,” Tina 730 E. Emerson 541 S. Interocean said, pointing out that Jim Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Fr. Jerry Rohr had been the dominant (O) 970-854-2866, (H) 970-854-2762 outdoor cat until Abner got Fairfield Covenant Church Sunday Mass 8 a.m. bigger and became the boss. N of Paoli on Rd 40 between Rd 17/19 Daily Mass 7:30 a.m. (M, Tu, Th, F) Jim and Abner typically Jim Crist, Pastor Wednesday K-6 Rel. Education, JH Rel. stay close to the house until 970-520-4841 Education, Youth Group, 6-7 p.m. night falls, when they go Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Saturday Neo-Catechumenal hunting. Tina said the cats Mass 7:30 p.m. seem to think they earn their First Baptist Church Saturday Reconciliation 3-4 p.m. keep by leaving their kills on 1000 E. Johnson the sidewalk by the house. Rick Reitz, Interim Pastor St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Kramer said she has received (O) 970-854-2452 Amherst gifts of dead birds, mice and Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Kurt Hatteberg, Pastor rabbits from the two outdoor Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. (O) 970-854-4310 cats over the years. Wednesday BASIC Training 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. Tina’s reputation with More info at www.holyokefbc.com animals has prompted her St. Paul’s Lutheran Church daughter-in-law to note that First Christian Church Venango, Nebraska Tina “can even make a cat 310 S. Interocean Kurt Hatteberg, Pastor with the worst attitude purr.” Mike Brown, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Tina has had her work cut (O) 970-854-3438 out for her with her indoor Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Venango Community Church cat Shelby, who at 11 years THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Chris Costrini, Pastor old has been called “the devil Tina Kramer is pictured with her three indoor pets. The dogs, left to right, are Shorty, a 6 to 7-year-old More info at www.holyokefcc.org 308-447-5540 incarnate” by her daughter. cocker spaniel/dachshund mix, and Ohlee, a 15-month-old cockapoo. Her 11-year-old cat Shelby is Sunday School 9:30 a.m. “She’s such a wonderful pictured on her shoulder. Kramer got Shelby as a 1-day-old kitten and had to feed her from a bottle. First United Methodist Church Sunday Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. cat,” Tina said. “She tolerates Shelby has earned a reputation as a difficult cat, but Kramer’s natural way with animals has changed 230 E. Furry Sunday Worship 10:35 a.m. me and Garry,” she contin- Shelby to the point that she sleeps on Kramer’s shoulder at night. Paul A. Brunner, Pastor ued, pointing out that Shelby (O) 970-854-2433 Vida Abundante has gotten calmer over the Ohlee is so frightened of the Blake had Leo for about As the oldest of the pack, Sunday Service 9 a.m. 1000 E. Johnson St. years. “No one thinks she rocking chair that he won’t a month before getting her Bear gets some perks. He gets Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Ismael Lopez, Pastor has, but she has,” she said. even get on it to retrieve his fifth dog, Minnow. Blake to play solo games of fetch Wednesday J.A.M. (Kids Choir) and H.O.W. Sunday 5:30 p.m. Tina got Shelby as a 1-day- toy if it gets stuck there. said standard poodles like with Blake and go on walks (Interactive Kids Program) 3:45 p.m. More info at www.holyokefbc.com old kitten, meaning she had Minnow are “basically a with her without any other Sunday Youth Group 6:30 p.m. to be bottle-fed and kept Blake blends professional and groomer’s dream.” Their fur dog coming along. Thursday Food Bank 3-4 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church warm with blankets. personal life with dogs holds its shape and a lot can Blake said Newt is a 240 S. High School She recalled a time when Blake is a dog groomer and be done with it. She said they conversation-starter when Holyoke Assembly of God Gary Rahe, Pastor Shelby was younger and owner of Tuxedo Paws in are also hypoallergenic and she takes him on walks due 1220 S. Baxter (O) 970-854-2615, (H) 970-854-2614 getting her shots at the Holyoke. do not shed their fur. to his unique breed. Jay Littlefield, Pastor Sunday School 8:45 a.m. veterinarian’s clinic. Shelby She said as she was grow- Blake said feeding five She calls Roo “The Diva,” (O) 970-854-2817 Sunday Church Service 10 a.m. got loose during the process ing up, her family owned only dogs can get complicated. since she has been known to Sunday School 9:30 a.m. and bit Dr. Jeff Tharp’s hand a cat as a pet, and it wasn’t She divides her dogs into two get jealous for people’s atten- Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Zion Lutheran Church when he caught her. She until she was in sixth or groups based on size. tion. Blake said Roo is the Wednesday Celebrate Recovery 7 p.m. Ministerio Hispano latched onto his hand, refus- seventh grade when they got a Newt, Minnow and Leo, as worst barker of the five, and 240 S. High School ing to let go. dog, a Yorkiepoo named Sofie. the largest dogs, make up the she will jump on people in Holyoke Church of Christ Pedro Jofre, Pastor “Shelby has quite the repu- Blake said she once gave group she calls the “bigs.” the hopes they’ll pick her up 105 W. Scheunemann 970-466-2548 tation,” Kramer said. Sofie a haircut and she and They get different food than and hold her. Dan Kafka Divine Service/Holy Communion Tina said she has a friend her family thought it looked Bear and Roo, who comprise Standard poodle Minnow 970-854-2870 Sunday 11:30 a.m. who is very good with cats really good, and that was the group Blake calls the is the tallest of the five and Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and can usually be around part of what sparked her idea “littles.” is constantly on the lookout Sunday Bible Class 10 a.m. Updates can be emailed to any cat without problems, but of attending dog grooming The larger dogs also have for something she can steal Wednesday Bible Class 7 p.m. [email protected]. Shelby is a rare exception. school in Loveland. maze bowls that make them off the kitchen counter. She Maybe the reputation as “When I was at college,” eat more slowly. Blake said is also a good hunter and has the devil incarnate is not Blake said, “I was dying for if they finish eating quickly, brought rabbits back into the fully accurate, or maybe a dog.” they sometimes try to get house, once leaving one on Paoli Farmers Co-op Elevator Co. Shelby is indeed getting She now has a total of five. food from the dogs that Blake’s bed. Locally Owned, Locally Controlled calmer over the years. Either Bear is an 8-year-old Po- haven’t finished eating yet. Blake noted that Leo seems way, Shelby does seem to like meranian; Newt, a 4-year-old Blake feeds both groups at to be a mix of the personali- 970-774-7234 • paolifarmerscoop.com Tina and Garry. silken windhound; Roo, a the same time and stands in ties of the other four dogs. 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Tina said kept Leo as her fourth dog. added, “all bets are off.” thing else,” she said. our drive-up window POLIS: Help is still available for small businesses hurt by the pandemic RED’S LIQUORS LLC FROM PAGE 1 Paycheck Protection Program and with that, we took five full- time employees and expanded our company by hiring more Ozzy & Misty Torres on how Colorado businesses experiencing financial hard- Coloradans and creating a diverse talent pool,” said Dr. Kieling. 140 E. Denver St. • 970-854-2206 ships due to the pandemic can receive the support they need. “Governor Polis, I appreciate the opportunity to share our expe- The Colorado Department of Local Affairs is continuing to rience and am thankful for the Paycheck Protection Program.” manage the Small Business Relief Program. Through this $35 Orderly Health is a provider of a data management system that million program, local governments have been able to distrib- helps clients improve the accuracy of their health care data. 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Interocean Ave. • Holyoke 970-854-2251 • 970-854-5180 FROM PAGE 1 He added that he has his family, playing golf and to make sure Phillips County worked with a lot of the pheasant hunting. runs efficiently and in the best Adding Quality to Life . . . Holyoke and has served on employees of Phillips County, way it possibly can. the boards of Holyoke Com- and he believes in their Timm seeks to give Timm will be on the Eastern munity Federal Credit Union experience and expertise and back to county, community Colorado Services for the and Phillips County Museum. plans to utilize those re- Timm has been a Holy- Developmentally Disabled Vieselmeyer Seed Roberts pointed to his sources whenever possible. oke resident since 1971 and Board, Northeast Colorado desire to help and his more Roberts said working with graduated from Holyoke Association of Local Govern- 970-854-3965 • www.pioneer.com than 20 years of budgeting the county’s budget will be High School in 1988. He ments, Livestock Committee, experience as some of his one of his major focuses in attended Mid-Plains Commu- Seizure Committee and Emer- main reasons for seeking the an effort to make sure the nity College in North Platte, gency Management Board. position of county commis- county operates efficiently. Nebraska, where he studied Timm said he is looking sioner. He also said he is a He also wants to maintain auto mechanics. forward to working with people person and enjoys county infrastructure and Timm was employed by people in the community, working with others to get work to pay off county debts. Wayne Skold for 26 years in and he wants to keep Phil- things accomplished. He said he has a deep-rooted ranching and farming, and lips County active and make As commissioner, Roberts passion for this county and he has had his own trucking sure it continues to be a great 970-854-2811 • 130 N. Interocean • Holyoke will be on the Workers’ Com- wants to work hard to ensure it company, Timm Trucking, place to raise a family. www.holyokeenterprise.com • Community Newspaper pensation Insurance Pool, remains a good place for people for the past 3 1/2 years. Timm and his wife Tammie ComBoard, EMS Board, to live and raise their families. He is a member of Zion have four adult children, Van- Emergency Management He and his wife Janet have Lutheran Church in Holyoke essa Tharp, Victoria Dunker, Board and Northeast Colo- two adult children, Jason and is a past president of the Kendra Frank and Kody Timm, Powell Seed LLC rado Housing Board. Roberts of Johnstown and Holyoke Gun Club. all of whom are active in the “I really look forward Kelly Grimm of Fort Collins, “I’ve lived here all my life Holyoke community. They also Aaron Powell to working with Tom and and four grandchildren. and I want to give back to the have three grandchildren, and Terry,” Roberts said. “I think In his free time, Roberts county,” Timm said. He con- Timm enjoys spending his free 970-520-6771 we’ll be a good blend.” enjoys spending time with tinued by saying that he wants time with his family. VOICE 4 THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 2021 The beauty of ‘The Witches’ new beginnings remake didn’t haven’t heard very many people say need to happen they’re sad to see 2020 go. It’s been a trying year for many of us. In this uncertain time n 1990, “The Witches” by Roald Dahl was in history, I think of the hope found in adapted to the screen and starred An- IIsaiah 43:19: gelica Huston. It was creepy and weird “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it but achieved cult classic status in the past springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will I30 years. In 2020, Robert Zemeckis directed a make a way in the wilderness and rivers in remake starring Anne Hathaway and Octavia the desert.” Spencer that, thanks to the pandemic, was 2020 was a wilderness. It was dry, discourag- released directly to HBO Max. Even not in a ing and weary. But guess what? We made it pandemic, this would have been a straight-to- through. OK, maybe just streaming release. barely, but we did! We still The story follows Hero Boy (yep, doesn’t SAMANTHA’S have breath in our lungs. SOURCE: PHILLIPS COUNTY MUSEUM even have a name and is SALT We still have a purpose on The 1948-49 Holyoke High School boys basketball team is pictured from left, back row, played by Jahzir Bruno) this earth. We’ve seen just coach Oscar Wikoff, Lloyd Ahnstedt, Ted Siedenburg, Kenneth Ross, Kenneth Tumbleson, AND NOW who loses his parents in how much we can survive John Fisher, Jim Briggs, David Kelly, Kenneth Heermann, Howard Roth, Marlin Schliep, Lloyd OUR FEATURE a car accident and goes when we come together. Newton, Frank Stenson, Raymond Hofmeister, Verne Einspahr and Melvin Vogel; and in to live with his grandma We’ve realized what mat- front, Harris Lett. PRESENTATION (Spencer) in Alabama. She ters most. is known to be a healer I’m asking God to pro- and tells him the truth vide rivers in the desert about witches, including a for 2021. I don’t have to sit PEEKIN’ into the PAST tale about her friend who in my flesh and fear the fu- Five Years Ago Longtime Holyoke resident Grace E. was tricked by a witch Samantha ture, but I can look ahead Jan. 21, 2016 Machamer celebrated her 100th birthday and transformed into a in confidence toward In a joint effort to bring better-quality on Jan. 14. chicken. When the boy Krieger what God can do in and programming and real-life video produc- crosses paths with a witch through us while facing tion operations to HHS, the Heginbotham Fifty Years Ago in the local general store, the unknown. Maybe you’re praying for the Trust and PC Telcom have changed the Jan. 21, 1971 Lincoln L. Hayes the witch curses Grandma exact thing. way video/audio is produced and distrib- Holyoke Fire Department bowlers with a mysterious illness. Truth is, God is doing a new thing if we take uted — a project cost of approximately handed the Wray Fire Department a She packs them up and notice. He’s making a way for us in this com- $20,000 that was shared equally between solid defeat by picking up 5,261 total pins takes them to a posh hotel on the shore where ing year. He desires we draw closer to him and the two entities. The investment placed against Wray’s 4,637 in a recent tourna- she thinks they’ll be safe. seek his will for our future. He wants us to new equipment at the school and at the ment held at the Holyoke bowling lanes. Unfortunately, a coven of witches has look for the signs of his coming and live with cable TV Channel 13 head end. The Holyoke bowlers were recipients of a checked in for a phoney conference, led by an eternal perspective. The Colorado Hawking Club returned dinner at the expense of the Wray team. the Grand High Witch (Hathaway). The boy Perhaps, he’s calling you out of your comfort to Holyoke on Jan. 15 after a five-year The 1971 pheasant chick and wildlife sneaks into their hall to witness them remove zone, to share your faith with a friend far from hiatus, sharing an educational video on habitat improvement program is still their gloves and shoes, revealing claws hands him, make a move, slow down in your kids’ the birds and the sport of hawking and open for the coming year. Participants in and toeless, gnarled feet, and pull off their schedules, invite people into your home who mingling with visitors at the Peerless the program will receive 20 chicks and a wigs to reveal bald, scabby heads. They also are hurting, serve your spouse better, become before enjoying a weekend of hunting. supply of chick feed. The 4-H’er must de- have huge, sharp-toothy grins and forked more disciplined in Three doctors have been added to the velop suitable habitat for the pheasants. tongues (this was pretty creepy, honestly). prayer and reading his specialty clinic monthly lineup at Me- This habitat must consist of planting The Grand High Witch’s plan is to turn all the Coming out of word and more. lissa Memorial Hospital. Holyoke native trees, planting cover grasses or develop- children in the world into mice as children are the wilderness One of the tempta- Justin Newman, M.D., is an orthopedic ing watering devices. despised by witches. Once the boy witnesses tions we may face is surgeon, and father-son duo Richard another boy in the hotel, Bruno Jenkins of 2020, I’m so to look back and wish Asarch, M.D., and Adam Asarch, M.D., Seventy-Five Years Ago (Codie-Lei Eastick), transform into a mouse, life was “how it used will provide dermatology services. Jan. 24, 1946 things quickly go off the rails, and it’s up to thankful God to be.” Trust me, I’ve The Phillips County Council of the the boy, Bruno, their new friend Mary and isn’t finished already done this a Ten Years Ago Inter-church Temperance Movement of Grandma to stop the witches before they turn few times. I’m ready Jan. 20, 2011 Colorado held its annual election last all the children in the world into tiny mice! with us yet. for life to be normal Lloyd “Mike” Michael Jr. of Michael Thursday evening at the First Methodist Full transparency, I’ve only seen the origi- again without masks. Auction was inducted into the Colorado Church in Holyoke. The purpose of this nal film one time. My wife loves to tell of her He brings the But I still believe God Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame on organization shall be to unite Christian 10th birthday when she made all her friends beauty of new is calling us to some- Jan. 8 at the 53rd annual Colorado Auction- forces of Phillips County in a coopera- at her sleepover watch “The Witches” and thing more. eers Association convention in Denver. tive temperance movement. It shall pro- everyone cried because it was so scary. And beginnings. He desires we put Over 300 people from Holyoke and mote sobriety and good citizenship and to be fair, it’s super creepy. But it is the masks our trust in him and surrounding communities packed the carry on a program designed to end the and practical effects that stir so much terror rely on him to provide what we need for the auditorium at Holyoke High School on manufacture, sale and use of alcoholic in viewers, as well as Huston’s amazingly future. Staying stuck in the past won’t allow Jan. 12 for the 180 Tour, featuring the beverages in the state of Colorado. over-the-top performance. us to pursue what God wants to do in us now band VOTA, musician Amy Schmidt and Upon returning home from a business Hathaway is clearly having a really, really and in the future. speaker Mike Smith. trip into Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest good time playing the Grand High Witch, Coming out of the wilderness of 2020, I’m Coler reported the experience of having but the lack of bulbous, warty noses fails to so thankful God isn’t finished with us yet. He Twenty-Five Years Ago been robbed and possibly gassed while elevate the new interpretation of the titular brings the beauty of new beginnings. Hope is Jan. 25, 1996 spending the night of Jan. 11 in the Key- sorceresses to the same level of terror as the not lost. Fear doesn’t have the final word. We At its Jan. 16 meeting, Holyoke City stone Hotel in McCook, Nebraska, when original. They feel more like Pennywise from can head into 2021 confident in the one who is Council approved a resolution which on their return trip here. “It” than witches. The story is mostly the writing our story and has exciting chapters in started the annexation process for the Five local airplanes left Holyoke last same, however, set in Alabama rather than the months to come. proposed Pheasant Run addition. Wednesday for the area south of Haxtun Norway. The CGI is fine, but the puppetry of Blessings, An ordinance which has been disputed to hunt for a lion which has been in that the original was adorable and whimsical. The Samantha a number of meetings passed on final community for about a year. He has performances of supporting cast members reading by a 4-1 vote at the Jan. 16 Holy- chased several children on horses and such as Stanley Tucci and voice work from EDITOR’S NOTE: Samantha Krieger can be contacted at jeremiah.sa oke City Council meeting. The purpose has killed a good deal of livestock. It is Kristen Chenowith and Chris Rock are ... fine. [email protected], or visit her website at www.samanthakrieger.com. of the ordinance is to allow the Holyoke estimated that 75 cars were there and But on the whole, the Housing Authority to continue to oper- about 125 men. The party searched all movie lacks heart. ate under R-E or R-1 zoning, eliminat- day, but no sign of the mountain lion was Hathaway is It feels like a slightly ing the need for a zoning change which found by the pilots and others. clearly having a updated carbon copy LETTER to the EDITOR would create a big commercial area in Colorado’s highway budget for 1946, of the original with the middle of a residential area. totaling $18,783,073.78, was approved by really, really good nothing notable Mario and Ana Bencomo of Holyoke Gov. Vivian Jan. 12 and includes a sum brought to the table. welcomed their first child, Noe Bencomo, of $400,000 for improvement of State time playing the It’s like someone took Jasper is wonderful into the world on Jan. 21 as the first baby Highway 51 from Julesburg to Wray. Grand High Witch, a recipe for a dish born at Melissa Memorial Hospital in 1996. This is the largest budget since 1937. you’ve always loved, but the lack of changed two things speaker for pregnancy and served it in a dif- bulbous, warty ferent dish and hoped resource center noses fails to you’d be wowed by it. Really, you were I noted in the Jan. 13 issue of the Enterprise The real secret to reaching your financial goals elevate the new hoping for the original that JJ Jasper, American Family Association BY RACHEL CRUZE | RAMSEY SOLUTIONS 7. Spontaneous giver or dish and this feels like radio host, is scheduled to speak on Jan. 30 planned giver. interpretation of a waste of both your at the Phillips County Event Center. I am an January is here, and we all have high You’ll lean toward one or the titular time eating it and AFA member and, while living in Arkansas, hopes for this year — especially after the other of each tendency, their time making it. I listened to Jasper and other radio personali- 2020. But here’s the thing about a new but don’t overthink it. It’s a sorceresses to And the pacing is ties nearly every day. I also got to meet him year: It’s still the same you. When mid- spectrum, so you might be so slow. So painfully and hear his presentation a few years ago night came on New Year’s Eve, there was somewhere in between. the same level slow. I would like to when the pregnancy resource center in Hot no magic wand that transformed you and For example, let’s look of terror as the know when the memo Springs, Arkansas, hosted him for their an- took all your problems away. The only Cruze at nerds vs. free spirits. went out to Hollywood nual fundraising event. way anything is going to change for you Nerds love spreadsheets and original. that all movies need to Jasper is a wonderful speaker and dedicated this year is if you do it yourself! budgeting because it makes them feel be over two hours so I Christian who mixes humor with his serious The past couple of years I’ve been empowered. But rigidity and rules all the can travel back in time and stop that practice message. He tragically lost his son, Cooper, researching what causes people to reach time might lead to burnout. Free spirits immediately. This isn’t a complicated story: in an accident (he and Cooper were having their financial goals. One of the things I spend their money more freely, living life Witches want to change children into mice fun driving a go-cart when a freak wreck discovered is that we all have the capac- to the fullest. But if they aren’t intention- and squish them, and a group of children and took the life of his 5-year-old boy). Jasper has ity to improve. We just need a little self- al with their money, they’ll look up in a a grandmother stop them. The end. Why is a poignant book, “Losing Cooper,” which is a awareness to make it happen. few years and wonder where it went. this 106 minutes long? must-read for anyone who has lost someone There are seven strengths and weak- Or, take safety vs. status. If you tend to- The most disappointing aspect of all of this close. He also has two other books that are nesses everyone has when it comes to their ward safety, you value the security money is I’m really starting to think Zemeckis has superb and funny: “Moses was a Basket Case” money. I call them the 7 Money Tenden- brings, but you’ll never reach your big lost his touch. I haven’t truly enjoyed one of and “Jonah had a Whale of a Time.” I have all cies. Knowing your personal tendencies goals if you make money decisions based his films since “Cast Away” (though I didn’t three in my library and highly recommend will help you reach your goals faster in fear. If you lean toward status, you’re see “Welcome to Marwin” because I heard/ them. because you know what to expect. You can more likely to justify a large purchase if it read it wasn’t good). Has his reliance on CGI Jasper travels all over the country to speak see a potential pitfall from a mile away. makes you feel successful. But you need to hindered him from being a great storyteller? about the sanctity of life, but his presentations None of the tendencies are right or remember that money doesn’t define you. Maybe. But whatever it is, I miss his films like are not morbid but given in a refreshing way wrong, but they do have implications. The more you pay attention to why you “Back to the Future” and “Death Becomes — with stories, jokes and his personal love for I’ve identified these tendencies in my spend (or don’t spend) money the way Her.” his family, friends and God. I encourage any- new book, “Know Yourself, Know Your you do, the more you can course-correct Is “Roald Dahl’s The Witches’’ a bad movie? one interested in supporting the pregnancy Money.” They are: when you need to. Having self-awareness No, of course not. It’s just not a very good one. resource center to attend the Holyoke event — 1. Spender or saver. around your money tendencies will help or when Jasper speaks at nearby towns, if you 2. Nerd or free spirit. you to win with money faster. Rating: 2 out of 5 Snack Packs can’t go on Jan. 30. You won’t be disappointed. 3. Experiences or things. If you’re ready to make changes with your 4. Quality or quantity. money in 2021, you can dig into all of the EDITOR’S NOTE: Lincoln L. Hayes is an actor and writer in NYC. His show Bob Russell 5. Safety or status. 7 Money Tendencies at www.daveramsey. “SESSION ZERO” is now available in podcast format everywhere you get Aledo, Texas 6. Abundance or scarcity. com/blog/what-are-money-tendencies. podcasts. New episodes will drop in February 2021.

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House Bill 1003 was on leg- Sterling, who asked why per Senate Bill 1 fixes a por- islative proceedings during a diem was being included in tion of a pandemic relief bill disaster emergency. Its main the bill when someone partici- that came out of the special intention was to allow remote pating remotely — assuming session. That measure, on participation by lawmakers the person is participating pandemic relief for small in committee meetings while from home — has little or no businesses, carved out a the disaster emergency is still expenses. section for minority-owned ongoing. But the bill ran into State Sen. Dominick businesses. That earned trouble over another section, Moreno, D-Commerce City, the state a lawsuit from a on allowing per diem for said that per diem has evolved Colorado Springs barber, lawmakers who participate beyond expenses, given that a white man who claimed remotely. there are no requirements for the bill did not justify the Per diem is daily pay that expenses receipts required relief. Senate Bill 1 made the lawmakers collect to cover when requesting it. But “I criteria for minority-owned expenses, such as housing in think it will be an important businesses part of a longer Denver during the session, conversation for the Legis- list of criteria that small a critical need for lawmak- lature going forward, and businesses can use to obtain ers who live a long way from broader than what this bill those dollars. Denver. It can also be used for proposes to do.” Senate Bill 2 extended a other non-mileage expenses. Sonnenberg noted that moratorium deadline for “ex- Lawmakers who live further mileage is handled separately traordinary” debt collection. than 50 miles from Denver but per diem was set up to That’s garnishment and other collect $219 per day during the cover meals and housing. forms of collection stemming session; those who live within “We should probably look into from court judgments. The 50 miles get $45 per day. this,” he said. deadline was due to expire on The rates also apply during Senate Majority Leader Feb. 1, but the bill pushed it the time that the General Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, out to June 1. Assembly is in recess; rural later agreed to remove that Senate Bill 3 fixes an error lawmakers have pointed out section from the bill. House in the state’s occupational that even though the Legis- Bill 3 was the only bill that therapy practice act. That lature may be in recess, they did not get bipartisan support technical error caused the still have to pay for their from the House and passed on act — and by extension, the High winds wreak havoc Capitol-area housing, not a a 41-23 party-line vote. It did, licenses that occupational small expense. however, pass on a 31-2 vote in therapists operate with — to Two shattered windows at Inklings Bookstore caused by a fallen sign are just some of the aftermath Per diem is not automatical- the state Senate. expire last year. of high winds in the region last week. Holyoke experienced 39-mph winds Wednesday, Jan. 13, ly granted to lawmakers. It’s House Bill 1004 allows for All seven bills are now with gusts up to 66 mph, followed by an equally windy day Thursday, Jan. 14, according to wunder- up to each lawmaker to claim remote notarization of wills. awaiting signature from the ground.com. In addition to the broken windows, others were dealing with downed power poles, it on a monthly basis. The General Assembly last governor. overturned semis, damaged buildings, rural fires and more.

Premier Farm Credit Pork producer delegate candidates to be elected Feb. 22 returns $4.5 million to The election of pork pro- meeting of Colorado Pork assessments due may be were sold in their name and ducer delegate candidates for Producers Council at the considered as a delegate the checkoff deducted. member-owners in 2021 the 2022 National Pork Pro- Morgan County Fairgrounds candidate and/or participate For more information, ducers (Pork Act) Delegate in Brush. in the election. All eligible contact Colorado Pork Pro- Local ag-lending coopera- Credit has paid a cash patron- Body will take place at 9 a.m. Any producer, age 18 or producers are encouraged ducers Council, P.O. Box 116, tive Premier Farm Credit has age dividend, bringing the Monday, Feb. 22, in conjunc- older, who is a resident of to bring with them a sales Lucerne, CO 80631, 970-356- announced it will mail $4.5 total returned in that time tion with the 2021 annual the state and has paid all receipt proving that hogs 4964, [email protected]. million in cash patronage frame to $68.5 million. dividend checks to their “It’s important to us that we member-owners in early 2021. return a meaningful amount “Getting a cash patronage while remaining financially dividend check shows that sound and focused on serving Pre-Valentine's Day the borrowers of Premier agriculture and rural com- Farm Credit are part-owners munities today and tomor- of a business that’s working row,” President and CEO for them,” said Becky Lenz, Michael Grauberger said. Wine board chair. “$4.5 million As part of the Farm Credit dollars is a significant System (established in 1916), amount and demonstrates Premier Farm Credit is a the board of directors’ com- mission-driven lending coop- Dinner mitment to supporting the erative owned entirely by its member-owners of this lend- borrowers/member-owners. ing cooperative — in good Premier Farm Credit serves Saturday, Jan. 30 Step for the Rhythm times and bad.” northeast Colorado and the This year’s substantial surrounding areas and has $75++ per couple payout marks the 24th con- offices in Sterling, Fort Mor- Reservations required STUDENT WALKATHON secutive year Premier Farm gan, Yuma and Holyoke. Limited seats Hosted by Students are looking for people/ Holyoke businesses to make pledges Vieselmeyer wins reserve champion FCCLA for their walkathon efforts. Angus exhibitors led 388 entries at the 2021 Cattlemen’s Con- Feb. 8-11 gress Super Point Roll of Victory Angus Show held Jan. 8-9 in 970-854-5900, ext. 1 All funds will be donated Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 1 Ballyneal Lane, Holyoke toward the purchase of a new sound Vision Southern Charm 9082 won reserve senior bull calf champion. Austin Vieselmeyer of Amherst owns the winning We will be closed in February system for the gym renovation project. bull. COLLEGE NEWS

Eastern Wyoming Col- lege in Torrington recently announced its honor roll for the fall 2020 semester. Lau- ren Bergner of Holyoke was named to the dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s honor roll, students must be full time and achieve a GPA of 3.5, but less than 4.0. PLEASE RECYCLE 6 THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 2021

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 4:15 ...... Perkins County, away Friday, Jan. 29, 4:00 ...... Otis, home Saturday, Jan. 30, 2:00 ...... Brush, home Tuesday, Feb. 2, 4:00 ...... Byers, away Friday, Feb. 5, 4:00 ...... Yuma, away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2:00 ...... Merino, away Friday, Feb. 12, 4:00 ...... Akron, home Saturday, Feb. 13, 2:00 ...... Wiggins, home BASKET Tuesday, Feb. 16, 4:00 ...... Caliche, away Friday, Feb. 19, 4:00 ...... Sedgwick County, home Tuesday, Feb. 23, 4:00 ...... Haxtun, home Friday, Feb. 26, 4:00 ...... Wray, away Tuesday, March 2, 4:30 ...... Burlington, away Friday, March 5, 4:00 ...... Limon, home Tuesday, March 9 ...... State Playoffs First Round Thursday, March 11 ...... State Playoffs Sweet 16 BALL Saturday, March 13 ...... State Playoffs Elite 8 Tuesday, March 16 ...... State Playoffs Final 4 Friday, March 19 ...... State Championship

Friday, Jan. 29, 5:00 ...... Eaton Thursday, Feb. 4, 5:00 ...... Estes Park Friday, Feb. 12, 5:00 ...... Valley Tuesday, Feb. 16, 5:00 ...... Liberty Commons Thursday, Feb. 18, 5:00 ...... Eaton Tuesday, March 2, 5:00 ...... Liberty Commons Saturday, March 13, 9:00...... State Meet at Thornton GIRLS SWIMMING

Thursday, Jan. 28, 5:00 ...... Akron/Merino, Burlington at Holyoke Saturday, Jan. 30, 10:30 ..SedgCo/Fleming, Peyton, Highland at Fleming Thursday, Feb. 4, 5:00 ...... Limon, Strasburg at Strasburg Friday, Feb. 5, 5:00 ...... Platte Valley, University at University Thursday, Feb. 11, 5:00 ...... Burlington, Byers at Byers Saturday, Feb. 13, 9:00 ...... Highland, Limon, Wiggins at Ault Saturday, Feb. 20, 8:00 ...... Akron/Merino, Wiggins at Akron Friday-Saturday, March 5-6 ...... Regionals Friday-Saturday, March 12-13 ...... State WRESTLING

Spectators are limited due to COVID-19 regulations. Check the Holyoke TV Production YouTube page for live streaming of home events. Schedules are subject to change. Visit www.hcosd.org/events for updates. Good luck to the Holyoke High School Season B athletes! Ballyneal Foundation Cline, Williams, Wright, Johnson Holyoke Butterfly Your Nails L&L Ready Mix Jim Powell Photography Bank of Colorado & Oldfather LLP Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Los Parra’s Mexican Restaurant Powell Seed LLC BarkWell Animal Care Center Cobblestone Inn & Suites Holyoke Credit Union Melissa Memorial Hospital/ Premier Farm Credit Baucke Funeral Home & Monuments Country Treasures Floral & More Holyoke Enterprise Family Practice of Holyoke Red’s Liquors Bill’s Radio & T.V. Creative Traditions Holyoke Fitness Club Mike Neill Insurance Agency Reese Appliance & Home Store Bonanza Ford Inc. First Pioneer National Bank Holyoke School Dist. Northeastern Irrigation Services Regent Park & Carriage House Dr. Jerold and Debbie Brandt Glen’s Diesel Repair LLC Holyoke Veterinary Service Nutrien Ag Solutions Rudy’s Tires Brewed Awakening Coffee Golden Plains Motel Holyoke Veterans Club Nygaard Chiropractic Offices Star 92.3 & Bake Shop Gordon’s Upholstery & Paint Hometown Heating & Air OB Construction Steggs Flying Service Busy Buddies Learning Center Grace Management Services Inc. Jack’s Bean Company Oliver Agency LLC Transwest Chevrolet Buick Central Plains Equipment H&B Home Service Koch Chiropractic Clinic Paoli Farmers Coop Tree King Chas’ Accounting Happy Jacks BBQ Krueger Enterprises PC Telcom 21st Century Equipment CHS Grainland Harchelroad Motors Inc. Kurtzer’s LLC Phillips County Abstract Co. Veronica’s Hair & Nail Salon Choice Real Estate Hassler Crop Insurance Kwik Stop Phillips County Economic Development Vieselmeyer Seed

THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 2021 SPORTS 7 Lady Dragons making the most of sports in a pandemic year

BY DARCI RODRIGUEZ THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE

Winter sports were delayed, and the season was short- ened. Teams have to wear masks, and spectators are limited. Add on top of that the inability to use the school’s main gym. “We’re just excited and glad that we get to play,” said John Baumgartner, head girls basketball coach at Holyoke High School. When practice started Mon- day, Jan. 18 — two months after it normally starts — Baumgartner said that de- spite all the regulations and changes he’s looking forward to some normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s not ideal,” he said, noting it’ll be one of those life lessons the players can talk about with their kids and grandkids later on in life. A mantra for the team this year is “control the control- ables.” Baumgartner said the girls recognize that many things are out of their control THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS this year but they are willing Kristin Vieselmeyer, at left, guards the basket from Lauren Herman as coach John Baumgartner keeps a Aaron Sierra, at left, works to get around assistant coach Colbey to play by the rules in order watchful eye during the first day of Season B practice Monday, Jan. 18. Stumpf during a drill at their first day of basketball practice to have the opportunity to Monday, Jan. 18. compete in Season B — the Baumgartner said the team first round of playoffs is Brown, Hannah Lindholm, name Colorado High School needs to gain experience Tuesday, March 9, followed Aleida Millan, Audrey Tala- Activities Association has quickly and find their chem- by “Sweet 16” on Thursday, vara, Elyce Sisseck and Leslie given to winter sports during istry. “We’re working hard,” March 11, and “Elite 8” on Carrasco. HHS boys ready an altered pandemic sports he said. Saturday, March 13. The New to the coaching staff is schedule. The team lost several “Final 4” will play Tuesday, assistant coach Kyle Carper. The Lady Dragons will seniors last year after an March 16, and the state This Holyoke High School pack 14 regular-season incredible 23-1 season and championship is set for Fri- alum was named player of for Season B games and possibly five state an appearance at the 2020 day, March 19. the year when the Dragons playoff games into the next state tournament, which was Back for another go at won the 2010 boys basketball two months. “But 14 games canceled after only one round the state tournament are state championship under are better than zero,” said of play due to the onslaught of six returning letterwin- Baumgartner’s coaching. basketball Baumgartner. the pandemic. ners: juniors Lauren Her- Carper went on to play at The team will kick off the “It was devastating,” said man, Kristin Vieselmeyer Doane University in Crete, BY ANDREW NYGAARD the small steps rather than season at Perkins County Baumgartner, acknowledging and Correy Koellner; and Nebraska. THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE jumping up the ladder,” (Grant, Nebraska) next the lingering what-ifs for his sophomores Grace Roberts, The coaches are extremely Kammer said. “With a Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 4:15 p.m. entire team. Elise Krogmeier and Emma appreciative for the communi- It took some time, but short time to get prepared, followed by back-to-back This year districts and Thompson. ty support and understanding basketball season is here, we will have to work to home games with Otis on regionals have been elimi- Also on the team are during the pandemic and gym and the Dragons are looking get prepared mentally and Friday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m. and nated, and the state tour- seniors Kylie Purkeypile and renovation and look forward forward to a bit of normalcy physically.” Brush on Saturday, Jan. 30, nament will be spread out Yeidi Juarez; junior Elyce to an exciting 2021 basketball after so many changes. Last year the Dragons at 2 p.m. over a couple of weeks. The Talavara; and freshmen Elly season. “We’re handling it on were eliminated in the first a day-by-day basis,” head round of regionals. Kammer coach Marcus Kammer is confident in the team’s said. “We’ve got the right outlook this season. mindset. The kids under- “We are returning a lot stand there’s an opportu- of letterwinners,” Kam- nity here, and we’ll go right mer said, adding that the at it.” team lost two seniors from Rosters are limited to a last year. “The experience maximum of 12 players, and of our varsity kids should all players and coaches are allow us to get off to a quick required to wear masks. start.” Kammer is confident that Returning letterwinners his team can adapt to the this season are seniors changes COVID-19 has Aaron Sierra, Alejandro placed on the season. Rojas and Alec Sprague; ju- “Basketball can bring a niors Kaison Kinnie, Miles little normal back into the Sprague, Ethan Johnson, high school athlete’s life,” Gage Sprague and Jaime he said. “It’s something to Avila; and sophomore Ste- strive for and compete in.” phen Murray. He added that although Also on the team are basketball may look a little senior Jalen Hunter; juniors different this year, it will Alexis Dominguez, Mi- still bring a sense of some- chel Perez and Emmanuel thing normal to be able to Vasquez; sophomores Coo- play a season. per Goldenstein and Max The regular season is Kleve; and freshmen Cash scheduled to have 14 games. Weber, Wyatt Sprague and There will be no districts Jovanny Ramirez. JIM POWELL PHOTOGRAPHY or regionals, and the state Ernie Kinnie and Col- tournament is scheduled to bey Stumpf round out the begin March 9. Dragon coaching staff this HJHS boys basketball team Kammer added that the season. team will have to continue The Dragons will open the Members of the 2021 Holyoke Junior High School boys basketball Sprague, Matthew Murray, Eduardo Hermosillo and Nic Rascon; and to make small adjustments season at Perkins County team are pictured from left, front row, Cozner Ring, Mason Sprague, back row, Irving Bencomo, Hudson Koellner, coach Aaron Sprague, as a season that is usually in Grant, Nebraska, on Gustavo Goytia, Mason Powell, Colby Weber and D.J. Murray; coach Jim Yakel, Luke Roberts and Cody Maloney. Not pictured are three months in length is Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 4:15 p.m. second row, Teagan Martin, Trey Oakley, Brandon Bustillos, Reid Evan Widler and Caleb Pheasant. now six weeks. He said the They then have two home team will take everything games in a row, hosting Otis one day at a time and adapt on Friday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m. SCHOOL MENU on a daily basis. and Brush on Saturday, Jan. “We’re focusing on taking 30, at 2 p.m. BREAKFAST Swimming, wrestling Monday, Jan. 25: Sausage and egg on croissant, mini cinnis, fruit, milk. set to open next week Tuesday, Jan. 26: Sausage and egg on English muffin,blueber - ry bash waffles, fruit, milk. While members of the Memorial Aquatic Center in Wednesday, Jan. 27: Oatmeal chocolate chip BeneFIT bar, sau- wrestling and girls swim- Thornton. sage and egg on English muffin, fruit, milk. ming teams opened practice Wrestling will open on Listen to Thursday, Jan. 28: Egg, ham and cheese waffle sandwich, blue- Monday, Jan. 18, their first the home mats Thursday, berry muffin, string cheese, fruit, milk. games/matches of the sea- Jan. 28, in a tri-team dual Streaming son aren’t scheduled until meet when the Dragons host Dragon games at LUNCH next week. Akron/Merino and Burling- www.highplainsradio.net Monday, Jan. 25: Lasagna style pasta bake, seasoned peas, Full previews of the local ton, starting at 5 p.m. in the garlic twist, fruit and vegetable bar, milk. teams’ seasons will be print- old gym. Tuesday, Jan 26: Chicken and cheese quesadilla, seasoned ed in next week’s edition of With only dual meets corn, fruit and vegetable bar, milk. The Holyoke Enterprise. allowed during this sea- Wednesday, Jan. 27: Beef, cheese and red bean enchiladas, Girls swimming opens its son, Holyoke will compete This week steamed rice, seasoned carrots, fruit and vegetable bar, milk. competition Friday, Jan. 29, in three quads and three Thursday, Jan. 28: Swedish meatballs, pasta, dinner roll, sea- at Eaton. The season is com- tri duals in addition to the soned peas, fruit and vegetable bar, milk. prised of six regular-season opening action in Holyoke. Friday, Jan. 28: No school. meets, with the state meet Regional wrestling is set scheduled for Saturday, for March 5-6, with state on Star 92.3 COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 13, at the Veterans competition on March 12-13.

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1001 E. Johnson St.—Holyoke, CO—854-2241 Aurora Cooperative is accepting applications for the following positions: Agronomy Sales at the Wray, Yuma and Paoli locations. Experience 1001 E. Johnson St., Holyoke, CO preferred. Applicant needs to have strong agronomy background, as well as people/sales skills. Melissa Memorial Hospital currently has the following openings: Applicator at the Wray and Paoli location. Full-time with EMT-Paramedic benefits. Class A CDL preferred and Nebraska Full-Time Night CNA or Colorado Pesticide. Colorado QS preferred. PRN CNA (Day or Night) Full-Time Night RN Seasonal Truck Driver Part-Time Night LPN at the Wray location. Class A CDL preferred. PRN RN/LPN (Day or Night) Melissa Memorial Hospital was selected a Top 100 Healthcare Apply in person, online or send to work for in 2019. We strive to provide the best quality and patient experience that we can. 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THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 2021 9 Paycheck Protection Program re-opens Smartwatches: telling other expenses through additional expenses, includ- Small businesses March 31, 2021, and by allow- ing operations expenditures, ing certain existing PPP bor- property damage costs, sup- encouraged to rowers to apply for a Second plier costs and worker protec- Draw PPP Loan. tion expenditures. time and then some apply nationwide “The PPP was an incred- — The program’s eligibility ible shot in the arm for small is expanded to include 501(c) BY ANDREW NYGAARD Most smartwatches can keep businesses last year, and this (6)s, housing cooperatives THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE track of data such as heart rate, The U.S. Small Business second wave of financial sup- and destination marketing sleep, calories burned, distance Administration, in consul- port will especially be a boost organizations, among other Pocket watches were very traveled and more to help tation with the Treasury to businesses in rural and un- types of organizations. popular as a portable way to consumers keep their workouts Department, re-opened the derserved communities,” said — The PPP provides greater tell time in the 19th cen- on track. Cost and how it will Paycheck Protection Program Dan Nordberg, SBA’s national flexibility for seasonal em- tury. These were gradually be used are two main factors Monday, Jan. 11, for new bor- eirector of rural affairs and ployees. replaced by wristwatches people should consider rowers and certain existing Region VIII administrator. — Certain existing PPP bor- in the 20th century. Now when deciding PPP borrowers. “With a targeted open- rowers can request to modify in the 21st century, to purchase a To promote access to capital ing, SBA is prioritizing and their First Draw PPP Loan people’s wrist- smartwatch. in underserved communities, extending relief to impacted amount. watches also only community financial in- business owners who need — Certain existing PPP bor- serve as pow- stitutions (community devel- it the most. If you own or rowers are now eligible to apply erful comput- this sense opment financial institutions, operate a small business, I for a Second Draw PPP Loan. ers. of friendly minority depository institu- strongly encourage you to A borrower is generally eli- Whether competi- tions, certified development look into this opportunity for gible for a Second Draw PPP used to keep tion can companies and microloan assistance. As always, our Loan if the borrower: track of work- also be a intermediaries) were initially SBA team is eager to answer — Previously received a out statistics motivating able to make First Draw PPP questions, offer help through First Draw PPP Loan and will or as an additional factor to con- Loans on Jan. 11 and Second the process, and connect busi- or has used the full amount device to receive alerts tinue exercising. Draw PPP Loans on Jan. ness owners and entrepre- only for authorized uses. and reminders from a Dr. Jerry Brandt has a 13. The PPP will open to all neurs with tools for long-term — Has no more than 300 smartphone, smartwatches triathlon version of the Gar- participating lenders shortly health and success,” he said. employees. have become a big part of min 945 smartwatch, and he thereafter. Key PPP updates include: — Can demonstrate at least the technology that connects echoed Cumming’s thoughts This round of the PPP con- — PPP borrowers can set a 25% reduction in gross people. about smartwatches motivat- tinues to prioritize millions their PPP loan’s covered pe- receipts between comparable And yes, it’s true that they ing people to exercise. of Americans employed by riod to be any length between quarters in 2019 and 2020. still tell time. Brandt says he wears it small businesses by authoriz- eight and 24 weeks to best For more information on Apple, Samsung and Gar- nearly all the time and it’s ing up to $284 billion toward meet their business needs. SBA’s assistance to small min are three large smart- very durable. He uses it job retention and certain — PPP loans will cover businesses, visit sba.gov/ppp. watch brands. All three have Cumming said she also re- to track his exercise and devices that actively monitor ally enjoys using the watch monitor his heart rate, and health statistics and can be as an accessory for exercise. he wears it when walking, used to track workout infor- It can keep track of steps, running and swimming. STUDENTS of the MONTH mation. Garmin models are heart rates, calories burned “It’s a really good moti- Sponsored by Holyoke Chamber of Commerce typically very durable and and more. vating factor for getting off have high battery life, which The watch can also con- the couch,” he said, adding Students of the Month for December at Holyoke JR/SR High School have been can be great for very active nect with GPS and inform that the motivation also named. They are freshman Cash Weber, nominated by resource teacher Wendy users. her how far she’s traveled comes from looking at what Grothman, and seventh grader Ellie Kleve, nominated by social studies teacher PC Telcom controller Jes- during an exercise session. exercise he’s done in the Micah Mehl. sica Cumming has had an The path taken while exer- day and what he may need The nomination letter for Weber read, “Cash is an extremely polite young man Apple Watch for about three cising can also be viewed to do to stay on track for his and a great role model to his peers. The kindness he showed an underclassman in years. An Apple Watch uses thanks to GPS tracking. goals. my room by giving him his total attention and being patient with him when others Bluetooth to communicate This data can be stored and Brandt said there is a wide were shunning him showed his true strength of character. Cash is always willing to with a paired iPhone. creates an exercise or work- range of Garmin models Weber help others even when he is busy himself. He is so quiet that his amazing personal- “We ultimately live in a out history. with various prices, leading ity isn’t always noticed by others.” connected society,” Cum- Cumming said this aspect Kleve’s letter read, “Ellie is always willing to stay and clean the desks at the ming said, adding that she of the device can be very end of both the classes I have with her. She offers to clean the desks before I ask feels the watch is a great motivating and can chart ‘It’s a really good for volunteers and will stay until the last minute to make sure the classroom is extension of her phone. someone’s progress from the motivating factor sanitized for the next class. She also always turns her work in on time and she dis- She said the watch is also time they started exercising plays excellence in all the work she has done for my classes. She also is engaged a good way to keep tabs on to where they are now. If this for getting off and asks thought-provoking questions that drive her learning as well as that of things if she’s unable to ac- history is slim or if there is her classmates. This is why I think she is deserving of the award of Student of the cess her phone for a period a long gap between sessions, the couch.’ Kleve Month.” of time. the user could potentially For example, she gets feel motivated to start exer- Jerry Brandt alerts on her smartwatch cising again. COVID-19 NUMBERS UPDATE whenever she receives There can also be other to the availability of more a phone call, and if she motivational factors in- affordable smartwatches. Positive COVID-19 cases County 48, Washington Jan. 18, a total of 328,533 doses receives several alerts in a volved when it comes to exer- Price is certainly an were reported Friday, Jan. 15, County 11, Yuma County 14, of the COVID-19 vaccine have short period of time when cising with a smartwatch. important consideration as follows: Phillips County 10 and Sedg- been administered in Colo- she is not near her phone, Cumming said hers is when deciding to buy a — Northeast Colorado: wick County two. rado. she said she knows it’s time connected to friends and smartwatch, and it’s also 5,912 cases (excluding — Colorado: 376,171 cases — United States: 23,653,919 to go to her phone and call family members who have important to think of how Sterling Correctional in 64 counties, an increase cases for an increase of the person back. Cumming smartwatches, and she re- it will be used once pur- Facility and county jails), of 32,736 over the numbers 3,095,430 over the numbers emphasized that this can be ceives alerts when they have chased. It’s recommended including Morgan County, reported Jan. 4, according to reported Jan. 4 and 394,495 especially important when it completed workouts, exer- to view the pros and cons 2,284; Logan County, 2,236; the Colorado Department of total deaths, according to the comes to her children trying cised for certain distances of multiple brands to find Yuma County, 610; Wash- Public Health and Environ- Centers for Disease Control to contact her. and more. Cumming said the right fit. ington County, 307; Phillips ment. and Prevention. County, 312; and Sedgwick Among people in Colorado — The world: 93,956,883 cas- County, 172. who tested positive for CO- es for an increase of 9,723,304 The Northeast Colorado VID-19, 5,386 have died, and over the numbers reported LEGAL NOTICE Health Department reported 4,502 have listed COVID-19 as Jan. 4 and 2,029,084 deaths, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Morgan County with a total the reason of death on a death according to the World Health Phillips County has filed a pre- of 85 COVID-19 deaths, Logan certificate. As of Monday, Organization. application with the U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture, Rural Devel- opment, for financial assistance to acquire a patrol car. The area to be served by the pro- posed project is Phillips County, Colorado. The meeting that was to be held on Jan. 29, 2021, has been post- poned until Feb. 9, 2021, 9:30 a.m. at the Biesemeier Room in the Phil- Check us out on lips County Event Center. 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NEWS from NEIGHBORS Council lends support to — Northeastern, Otero and from outside the college’s college name change Trinidad State — to drop the service area, who are not STERLING JOURNAL- “junior” from their names. familiar with the services ADVOCATE, Jan. 15 — The Lee shared some history available at NJC. Sterling City Council agreed on the rise and fall of junior Lee told the council that Tuesday night to lend its sup- colleges, noting that there if the change is approved, it port to changing the name are only 15 institutions in will be implemented gradu- of Northeastern Junior the U.S. that are still named ally on campus but noted College. as such. that the college has for the Northeastern President “Junior colleges are a dy- last several years been de- Jay Lee gave a presentation ing breed,” he said, and he emphasizing “junior” on at the council’s regular meet- explained that one reason for marketing materials, includ- ing, explaining that the Colo- that is a negative connota- ing letterhead and signage. rado Legislature is slated to tion to the word “junior.” The council voted unani- take up a request from the He also noted that being mously to take Lee up on his Colorado Community Col- called a junior college poses offer to have the college draft lege System this session that some challenges to North- a letter that they can sign for would allow the state’s three eastern’s recruiters when presentation to the legisla- remaining junior colleges they are talking to students ture.

THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS Honor roll tastes sweet with free snacks and movie tickets Seventh grader Marcelo Chaparro accepts his honor roll certificate from Holyoke JR/SR High School counselor Ashley Clayton on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The Peerless Theatre and Golden Plains Recreation Cen- ter board provided qualifying students a free ticket to an age-appropriate movie, a free small popcorn and drink. In all, 175 students qualified. Students on the 4.0 honor roll achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the first semester, those on the superintendent’s honor roll earned a 3.5-3.99 GPA HONOR ROLL and those on the principal’s honor roll earned a 3.0-3.49 GPA. 2020-2021 First Semester Suicide prevention resources Holyoke High School HHS Superintendent’s Honor Roll—4.0 GPA—seniors Joe Beckner, Angel Escamilla and available in northeast Colorado Haley Van Overbeke; juniors Kailar Hayes, Lauren Herman, Diego Jimenez, Ethan Johnson, Cade BY NORTHEAST COLORADO being willing to be a part Trainings offered include Killin, Correy Koellner, Kenneth Lindholm, Tuff Sigler and Kristin Vieselmeyer; sophomores Clover HEALTH DEPARTMENT of the solution. People must Mental Health First Aid for Adler, Alma Alejandre, Sabryn Burris, Kyrah McConachie, Tamara Penzing, Ethan Schneller and have the hard conversations, adults, teens or youth; Ap- Savannah Vermeulen; and freshmen Hannah Lindholm, Tayla Martin, Jessica Owens, Edel Ramos, Mental wellness and suicide and someone has to listen. plied Suicide Intervention Wyatt Sprague and Carter Van Overbeke. prevention are key public Teens need to be able to Skills Training; More Than health issues. According to talk to adults they can trust Sad; and several others. To the Colorado Health Infor- — a parent, mentor or other get more information, contact HHS Superintendent’s Honor Roll—3.5-3.99 GPA—seniors Ethan Andersen, Shyanne Conde, mation Dataset, suicide is a adults in leadership roles. It Maranda Miller at 970-522- Jalen Hunter, Yeidi Juarez, Amy Mackay, Erick Marroquin, Chloie Metzger, Rylee Oakley, LorenJo leading cause of death among is important that youth, teens 4549, ext. 3085, or marandam Oberle, Giselle Prieto Figueroa, Kylie Purkeypile, Alejandro Rojas and Rylee Schneller; juniors Colorado youth ages 10-24. and adults have at least one @centennialmhc.org. Adrianna Chaney, Tristen Ferguson, Kyleigh Jaeger, Rachel Krueger, Josephine Schlachter, Aidyn The recent suicides in our trusted person in their life, Additional resources Shafer, Gage Sprague, Miles Sprague, Elyce Talavera, Emmanuel Vasquez and Sarahi Zarate; region are a reminder that we and we all have the potential available include Colorado can all play a part in prevent- to be a good listener for some- Crisis Services, which offers sophomores Erin Andersen, Daniela Fierro, Cooper Goldenstein, Dylan Hielscher, Elise Krogmeier, ing suicide. one in distress. a personal, confidential sup- Piper McConachie, Stephen Murray, Brendan Nelson, Jimena Nunez, Elizabeth Sheppard-Hein, Our culture is often uncom- The first step in being a port line at 844-493-TALK Kai Siep, Emma Thompson and Mariana Varela; and freshmen Elly Brown, Adison Goldenstein, fortable talking about mental part of preventing suicide is (8255), or you can text TALK Anna Hayes, Katelyn Kropp, Andrea Marquez, Karlie Martin, Aleida Millan, Tyson Mosenteen, health and/or suicide, and to 38255. Kevin Orona Pena, Yoselin Pena, Isaiah Rueter and Elyce Sisseck. there is often a stigma as- If you have an urgent con- sociated with asking for help. Prevention will cern about you or a friend’s HHS Principal’s Honor Roll—3.0-3.49 GPA—seniors Aaron Sierra and Wendy Trevizo; juniors Suicide is complex and rarely require the entire safety, you can report it to the result of only one cause. Safe2Tell at 877-542-7233 or Janette Celaya Beltran, Wendy Chaparro Rangel, Wendy Favela, Jessica Flores, Levi Ford, Kaison There are often a variety community being download their app at http:// Kinnie, Carlos Legarreta, Marco Mendoza, Emma Oakley, Jonathan Quintana, Oyuki Rangel of circumstances including safe2tellco.org. Fuentes, Baylor Struckmeyer and Mason Vernon; sophomores Angie Castillo Alvarado, Nayely relationship problems, finan- willing to be a part Finally, the Northeast Colo- Espinal, Jadon Frost, Jaxson Hutches, Maximilian Kleve, Summer Martin, Maria Moreno, Grace cial hardships, chronic pain, of the solution. rado Health Department has Roberts, Ashton Robles and Ty Sandquist Dirks; and freshmen Leslie Carrasco Brown, Azury bullying or feeling isolated the Life Source program that Chaparro Rangel, Bryson Dirks, Aubreanna Gutierrez, Jerren Hunter, Chase Johnson, Jovanny that contribute to someone provides professional mental Ramirez, David Santiesteban, Caden Sporhase, Luke Sprague, Audrey Talavera and Cash Weber. feeling suicidal. There may or learning the warning signs or health therapy for youth, ages may not be underlying mental risk factors of suicide as well 19 and younger, who are at health diagnoses as well. A as learning skills to respond risk of suicide. The goal of common response to suicide and resources available when this program is to remove the Holyoke Junior High School is to oversimplify the cause. someone is struggling. financial and social barriers Life is challenging at times Warning signs can include to treatment for families who HJHS Superintendent’s Honor Roll—4.0 GPA—eighth graders Nathaly Espinal Pena, Ava for all of us, and no one gets a loss of interest in activities are uninsured or underin- Koberstein, Lucinda Mares, Fatima Nunez, Nicole Schlachter, Sawyer Sigler, Leah Struckmeyer and through life unscathed. Resil- they once enjoyed, withdraw- sured and cannot pay for Layna Wear; and seventh graders Janny Espinal Pena, Sarah Hayes, Eleanor Kleve, Hudson ience — the ability to recover ing from friends or family, or their children to get the help from difficulties — is influ- avoiding social activities. they need. Koellner, Isabelle Kropp, Teagan Martin and Esteban Rojas. enced by several risk factors Local suicide prevention If you or a loved one would as well as protective factors resources include Centennial benefit from the NCHD HJHS Superintendent’s Honor Roll—3.5-3.99 GPA—eighth graders Dahira Castillo Marquez, in an individual’s life. Mental Health Center, which Life Source program or for Josue Escamilla Garcia, Grace Hubbard, Benjamin Kleve, Cody Maloney, Matthew Murray and Local mental health care is providing community information on how you can Emma Sprague; and seventh graders Sophia Bencomo, Cozner Deaver Ring, Thomas Diaz, Jeylin providers, both public and outreach and evidence-based support this program, contact Dominguez, Vianey Jimenez, Kenzie Rau, Mason Sprague and Colby Weber. private, cannot prevent suicide prevention training Sherri Yahn at 970-522-3741, suicide alone. Prevention will opportunities to the commu- ext. 1242, or sherriy@nchd. require the entire community nities of northeast Colorado. org. HJHS Principal’s Honor Roll—3.0-3.49 GPA—eighth graders Edgar Avila, Irving Bencomo Dominguez, Tyler Bergstrom, Karla Cruz, Mikayla Davidson, Eduardo Hermosillo Goytia, Riley Klinzmann, Marcus Laws, Sebastien Lopez, Luis Perez Ortiz, Mason Powell, Estrella Quintana Ronquillo, Miguel Roberto Vazquez, Luke Roberts, Carson Sheppard-Hein, Reid Sprague, Parker Steggs, Briana Tena, Alicia Torres, Annette Trejo Gonzalez, Ivan Valenzuela Olivas, Michel Vega Juarez, Vanessa Vega Quintana, Hunter Vermeulen, Morgann Vernon and Grace Whisenhunt; and seventh graders Brandon Bustillos Diaz, Marcelo Chaparro Rangel, Anessa Colglazier, Roslynne Doorn, Marely Favela, Eduardo Flores, Nicolas Rascon, Vanessa Zapata and Andrea Zuniga Oyuela. Congrats on a job well done! Taking new patients. Your Future is Our Future Schedule your appointment 101 W. 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