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THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS Community excellence award winners are pictured from left, front row, FCCLA representatives Amy Holyoke Committee members Tom Bennett, Brenda Brandt, Holly Ferguson and Trisha Herman, Citizen Mackay, Karen Ortner and LorenJo Oberle, Youth of the Year; Alexia Blake of Tuxedo Paws, New Busi- of the Year; and Jake’s Feed representatives Pam Struckmeyer, Briana Worley, Erin Lebsack and Brenda ness of the Year; Jan Hewitt, Citizen of the Years; Phillips County Commissioners Terry Hofmeister and Lebsack with Breck Worley, Business of the Year. Don Lock, Star of the Year; and Joan Owens of Regent Park, Employee of the Year; and back row, Help Community excellence shines bright

BY DARCI RODRIGUEZ winners, wine tasting, door lected after locals submitted Jan Hewitt, Citizen of the ness, Tuxedo Paws!” said the shoots for Christmas and THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE prizes and a meal by Happy letters of nomination, and Years. nomination letter for New Valentine’s Day. Jacks Barbeque. Ferguson emphasized that A special award, Star of the Business of the Year. “The future of Tuxedo Paws After making it through a The evening was coordi- all of the nominees were Year, was determined by the “She loves her four-legged is strong!” the letter said, tough 2020, it was more appro- nated by chamber executive very deserving of recogni- chamber board and presented clients, as well as their hu- noting Blake has constantly priate than ever to celebrate director Holly Ferguson tion. to the 2020 Phillips County mans, and greets both with made updates to her shop, has the accomplishments of com- and board members Eliza- This year’s award winners commissioners. a smile that brightens the hired a full-time employee munity excellence award win- beth Hutches, Casey Blake, were Tuxedo Paws, New Busi- day.” and has big plans for adding ners at the annual Holyoke Margarita Fierro, Julie Wil- ness of the Year; Jake’s Feed, Tuxedo Paws It’s clear Blake has fun with doggy daycare and kenneling Chamber of Commerce gala liams, Julie Haake, McKenna Business of the Year; Joan New Business of the Year her business, with four-legged services — signs that the Monday, Feb. 8. Heldenbrand and Michelle Owens, Employee of the Year; “I have never seen anyone “employees of the month,” business is here to stay. A crowd gathered at Phil- Harms. Holyoke FCCLA, Youth of the so passionate about their grooming pictures posted “Tuxedo Paws also has a big lips County Event Center Community excellence Year; Help Holyoke Commit- business as Alexia Blake is on Facebook, a Halloween for the announcement of the award winners were se- tee, Citizen of the Year; and about her pet grooming busi- costume contest, and photo SEE EXCELLENCE, P3 Design County moves team visits, to Level Blue views rec COVID Dial 2.0 released

BY ANDREW NYGAARD CDPHE, it was noted that THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE a top priority has always areas been to prevent a breach of Phillips County was moved the hospital system, which BY ANDREW NYGAARD to Level Blue on the state’s is now under less pressure THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE reworked COVID-19 dial, with the sustained decline which is being called the in cases and hospitalizations Recreation director Victo- COVID “Dial 2.0.” The move and with vaccine distribu- ria Dunker informed Holy- was effective Saturday, Feb. tion and higher levels of oke City Council members 6, at 9 a.m., when the Dial 2.0 immunity in the population at their Feb. 2 meeting that went into effect. of people age 70 and older. members of the Ripley Design Additionally, Gov. Jared Holyoke’s home basketball team visited Holyoke on Jan. Polis has again extended games will allow a total of 20. Colorado’s mask order an- Russ Lee, president, and other 30 days from Feb. 4. Sam Coutts, vice president of A Colorado Department of Given the level operations, met with Dunker Public Health and Environ- of vaccinations and others to discuss creating ment press release notes that upgrade and design plans for after meeting with local pub- occurring and Holyoke recreation areas. lic health agencies, county Mayor Orville Tonsing and commissioners, mayors and decreasing City Superintendent Mark city managers, as well as tak- COVID-19 rates, the Brown attended the meeting, ing feedback via a public web and other community mem- form, the state introduced range of incidence bers also met with the Ripley Dial 2.0. Design team. These included Chairman of the Board of metrics in Dial 2.0 Holyoke School District Phillips County Commission- better reflects Superintendent Kyle Stumpf, ers Terry Hofmeister said Ivan Wiebke, and Recreation the change is great news but a balance Advisory Committee mem- urged people to continue to bers Tom Bennett and Trisha work to keep the county’s between disease Herman. numbers low as they have suppression and Dunker told council mem- been doing. bers that they toured the sites He was also pleased that economic activity. they are eyeing for potential CDPHE took into consider- upgrades, namely the tennis ation what a group of com- 125 fans — 75 for Holyoke and courts, basketball courts and missioners had been asking 50 for visiting teams. Fans sand volleyball pit at City for, which was to look at will have to be designated Park, and the baseball/soft- counties with fewer than by players as their guests ball diamonds. VICTORIA DUNKER 20,000 people differently and have their names on the Dunker noted that Ripley City Superintendent Mark Brown points out relevant areas near the baseball/softball diamonds on when it comes to the dial, gate list ahead of time to be Design team members are a map as Ivan Wiebke, at left, Sam Coutts and Mayor Orville Tonsing, partially obscured, look on. and that numbers are viewed allowed entry. expected to return to Holyoke Coutts is vice president of operations at Ripley Design in Fort Collins. He and Russ Lee, president over a seven-day period in- Under Level Blue, high-risk at Ripley Design, visited Holyoke on Jan. 20 to discuss potential upgrade and design plans for stead of a 14-day period. SEE CITY, P3 recreation areas. In an FAQ released by the SEE DIAL, P5

AROUND TOWN Human trafficking seminar is Feb. 26 lips County on Friday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m.-1 meets on Mondays from Feb. 15-March 22. To WEATHER MARKETS p.m. at Haxtun Community Center and from register, call Aaron at 970-580-4458 or Tracy at A free virtual seminar on human trafficking 2-6 p.m. at Phillips County Event Center in 970-520-3171. Feb. 2-8 Feb. 9, 2021 is set for Friday, Feb. 26, from 1-1:45 p.m. The Holyoke. Hi Lo Prec. event will be hosted by Whitney Orndorff of No proof of insurance, physician order, reg- School gets 4-day weekend Feb. 2 64 26 — Wheat $5.76 (bu.) the FBI. Anyone age 13 and older is invited to istration or emal address are required. Indi- Feb. 3 67 24 Trace New Crop $5.80 (bu.) watch. Those interested should email Karen viduals must be inside an enclosed vehicle for Students in Holyoke School District are Feb. 4 43 23 — Ortner at [email protected] to RSVP and safety — no walk-ups or motorcycles are al- getting a four-day weekend with no school Fri- Feb. 5 41 19 0.07 Corn $5.58 (bu.) receive the Zoom link. This seminar is made lowed to go through the testing site. For more day, Feb. 12, and Monday, Feb. 15. Feb. 6 20 10 0.08 New Crop $4.39 (bu.) possible through a Holyoke FCCLA project. information, visit nchd.org/covid-testing. Feb. 7 20 -5 — The Enterprise wants to celebrate with you! Feb. 8 8 1 Trace Millet $26.00 (cwt.) Free COVID-19 testing set for Friday Gun club announces winter league New Crop $12.00 (cwt.) Don’t forget that births, engagements, wed- Holyoke recorded 1.1 inches of snow Northeast Colorado Health Department Five-person teams are being sought for dings and graduations are all free articles in Feb. 5 and 0.9 inch Feb. 6. Milo $5.99 (bu.) announced free COVID-19 testing sites in Phil- the Holyoke Gun Club winter league, which the Enterprise. Email [email protected]. 2 ONE FOR THE RECORD THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10, 2021

SHERIFF’S REPORT POLICE REPORT OBITUARY Phillips County Sheriff’s FEB. 5 Holyoke Police Department FEB. 4 Jeff Absmeier Office recently reported the Completed a VIN inspection recently performed the follow­ Responded to an alarm at following activities: on S. Lohn Ave. in Paoli. ing activities: Phillips County Event Jeffrey Paul Absmeier was Jeff was preceded in death by Stopped a vehicle at Bryan Center. born April 20, 1952, to Carl J. his parents, Carl J. and Patricia FEB. 1 Ave. and Dee St. in Paoli. FEB. 1 Investigated a crime against Absmeier and Patricia (Car­ Absmeier; sister, Patricia Main; Investigated an animal com­ Assisted another agency at Investigated a crime against property on E. Jules St. penter) Absmeier in Holyoke. brother, Stephen Absmeier; and plaint at County Road 31 and Highway 6 and Cooper Ave. property on Highway 385. Stopped a vehicle at Denver He died Jan. 30, 2021, at the brother, Carl F. Absmeier. County Road 24. in Haxtun. Investigated a municipal code St. and Bowman Ave. age of 68 in Berthoud. He will be greatly missed violation on S. Phelan Ave. Jeff attended Holyoke by his wife, Debbie Absmeier FEB. 2 FEB. 6 A warning was issued. FEB. 5 schools, graduating from of Berthoud; son, Izak Abs­ Investigated an animal com­ Completed a welfare check on Stopped a vehicle at Denver Holyoke High meier and wife Andrea, and plaint on County Road 19. County Road 7. FEB. 2 St. and Interocean Ave. A School with grandson, Riley Absmeier, Completed a sex offender reg­ Completed a welfare check on Investigated a legacy case on citation was issued. the class of of Brighton; son, Benjamin istration at Phillips County County Road 23. W. Hargreaves St. A warn­ Stopped a vehicle at Inter­ 1970. He then Absmeier and wife Erin, Sheriff’s Office. ing was issued. ocean Ave. and Jules St. attended grandson, Prewitt, and grand­ Responded to a motor vehicle FEB. 7 Stopped a vehicle at Baxter Adams State daughter, Elliott, of Com­ crash at Highway 59 and Assisted another agency at Ave. and Gordon St. FEB. 6 College from merce City; daughter, Billie County Road 7. Phillips County Event Center. Stopped a vehicle at Denver 1970 to 1972. Dee Sprague and husband Assisted another agency at FEB. 3 St. and Lewis Ave. A warn­ He married Russell, and granddaughters, Baxter Ave. and Gordon St. In addition, Phillips County Investigated a municipal code ing was issued. Debbie (Mill­ Avarie, Olivia and Emersyn, Sheriff’s Office served civil violation on Johnson St. and age) Absmeier on Sept. 21, of Fort Collins; brother, David FEB. 4 papers six times, took infor­ Morlan Ave. A warning was FEB. 7 1973. This union was blessed Absmeier of Clay Center, Kan­ Took fingerprints at Phillips mation once and responded to issued. Stopped a vehicle at Inter­ with three children: Izak, sas; sisters­in­law, Lisa Abs­ County Sheriff’s Office. one medical emergency. Stopped a vehicle at Denver ocean Ave. and Furry St. Benjamin and Billie Dee. meier of Alamosa and Cindy St. and Belford Ave. A warn­ Investigated an alarm at Phil­ Jeff farmed in Holyoke Absmeier of Clay Center; and ing was issued. lips County Event Center. from 1977 to 2005. Jeff retired numerous nieces, nephews, Stopped a vehicle at Kwik from farming in 2005 and other relatives and friends. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Stop. In addition, HPD took infor­ moved to Firestone and then A celebration of life was Stopped a vehicle at Denver mation 12 times, assisted two eventually to Berthoud. Jeff held Feb. 5 at Flatirons Com­ Holyoke Volunteer Fire needed. St. and Interocean Ave. A citizens and responded to one was an avid fisherman and munity Church in Lafayette. Department responded to a Later that day at 3:03 p.m. citation was issued. medical emergency. sportsman throughout his There was also a private two­vehicle accident in the they were called for a smoke life and took great joy in his inurnment service. east part of town on Feb. 8 at alarm downtown that turned wife, children, grandchildren In lieu of flowers, the family 8:18 a.m. No extrication was out to be a false alarm. and friends. He also was a requests that memorials be FROM THE RECORD member of Club 25, Holyoke made to the Michael J. Fox Gun Club, Pheasants Forever, Foundation for Parkinson’s MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES QUITCLAIM DEEDS Holyoke Golf Club and the research: www.michaeljfox. AT THE MOVIES Gary Ernest Engels and Ivan Wiebke to Ivan Wiebke, NRA. org/donate. Alyce Jane Locas; Adalberto Julie Wiebke; Luis Torres to The Marksman Martinez Rubier and Isabel Isidro Torres; Isidro Torres to Betancourt. Luis Torres; Jack Floyd Par­ Jim (Liam Neeson) is a existence soon comes crash­ rish to Jack Floyd Parrish, DEATH NOTICE former Marine who lives ing down when he tries to PERSONAL REP. DEEDS Shearer N. Tramblie. a solitary life as a rancher protect a boy on the run Robert R. Leben PR, John Lapp along the Arizona­Mexican from members of a vicious Estate of Gordon L. Leben WARRANTY DEEDS border. But his peaceful cartel. aka Gordon Leben to Leben Bunker Holdings LLC to John Lapp, 97, of Holyoke, in Wray, with Pastor Ben Family Trust; Robert R. Edgar Dominguez; Lynda died Feb. 5, 2021. He was born Beckner officiating. Inter­ Leben PR, Estate of Gordon May Firme to Carly Jo Risley; Feb. 20, 1923. ment will be held at Grand­ L. Leben aka Gordon Leben Lynda May Firme to Jeffrey A receiving of friends and view Cemetery in Wray. to Leben Family Trust; Dean Firme; Chase Beckner family will be held Thursday, Memorials may be made to Robert R. Leben PR, Estate to Theodore Glasgow, Virgin­ Feb. 11, 5­7 p.m. at Schmidt­ the Wray Church of the Naza­ SUPPORT of Gordon L. Leben aka Gor­ ia Glasgow; Leon and Dorothy Jones Funeral Home in rene youth and children’s don Leben to Leben Family Fetzer Trust to Heath M. Teel, Wray. ministries. HOLYOKE BUSINESSES Trust. KrisAnna K. Teel. Funeral services will be Schmidt­Jones Funeral held Friday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. Home is in charge of arrange­ at the Church of the Nazarene ments. Don’t Forget * * * Peerless Theatre* * * Made possible 212 S. Interocean—Holyoke, CO—854-2453 FREE Virtual Seminar on through a project Valentine’s Day Show Times 970-854-FLIK (3545) by Holyoke FCCLA Now Taking Orders! 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Special thanks to those who have been doing business with us THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10, 2021 FROM THE FRONT 3 EXCELLENCE: Chamber of commerce honors award winners at annual gala WHERE TO WORSHIP FROM PAGE 1 her love of sewing, quilting and cooking with neigh- CNE at FCC Pleasant Valley United Methodist heart for this community,” bors, both young and old. 310 S. Interocean Paul A. Brunner, Pastor from charity auction dona- Many in Holyoke (even some Marcos Avina, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. tions to shopping locally to young adults) refer to her as 970-854-3438 (English) Sunday Worship 11 a.m. training high school stu- ‘Grandma Jan’ after spend- 970-630-6236 (Spanish) dents. ing time with her learning to 2nd Saturday Worship 7 p.m. Seventh-day Adventist Church The letter concluded, “Tux- sew and cook when they were 144 W. Gordon St. edo Paws is committed to the youngsters,” said the letter. Cornerstone Ministry Church Don Lopes, 208-451-5257 pets and people of this area, Hewitt can always be Sharing the Flatirons Church Jon Walker, 970-854-8093 and Holyoke is lucky to have counted on to provide items Message Saturday Sabbath School 9:45 a.m. them here!” for church functions or local Peerless Theatre, 212 S. Interocean Saturday Worship 11 a.m. fundraisers, and she was an Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Jake’s Feed THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS important link in the Trust St. Patrick Catholic Church Business of the Year Holyoke Chamber of Commerce representatives are pictured from Quietly group that spent five Emerson St. Church of Christ 541 S. Interocean Jake’s Feed LLC was cho- left, Julie Williams, treasurer; Holly Ferguson, executive direc- weeks in 2020 sewing 1,144 730 E. Emerson Fr. Jerry Rohr sen as Business of the Year, tor; Casey Blake, vice president; Margarita Fierro, secretary; Julie masks for the most vulner- Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. (O) 970-854-2866, (H) 970-854-2762 and on hand to accept the Haake, board member; and McKenna Heldenbrand, board mem- able in our community. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. award were Brenda Lebsack, ber. Not pictured are Elizabeth Hutches, president, and Michelle “Jan rallies her neighbor- Fairfield Covenant Church Daily Mass 7:30 a.m. (M, Tu, Th, F) Briana Worley, Erin Lebsack Harms, board member. hood to be neighborly and N of Paoli on Rd 40 between Rd 17/19 Wednesday K-6 Rel. Education, JH Rel. and Pam Struckmeyer. makes everyone wish they Jim Crist, Pastor Education, Youth Group, 6-7 p.m. “Whether it is right at eye at putting in extra time to shut down during the first lived in the Campbell Street 970-520-4841 Saturday Neo-Catechumenal 8:00, quickly over your lunch or extra shifts to meet the pandemic mandates in 2020, area! What a positive force Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Mass 7:30 p.m. break, as soon as you are off of needs of each resident.” the Help Holyoke Commit- this sweet woman is to those Saturday Reconciliation 3-4 p.m. work for the day or anytime in The letter described Owens tee was recognized with the who surround her.” First Baptist Church between, the ladies at Jake’s as soft-spoken, gentle, posi- Citizen of the Year award. The nomination letter 1000 E. Johnson St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Feed have you taken care of,” tive, witty, cheerful and a Committee members concluded by saying, “What Rick Reitz, Interim Pastor Amherst said the nomination letter. friendly face amidst the include Tom Bennett, Brenda I love the most about Jan is (O) 970-854-2452 Kurt Hatteberg, Pastor “They are always wear- pandemic chaos. She’s been Brandt, Holly Ferguson and how quietly she spreads her Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (O) 970-854-4310 ing a smile on their face as known to bring in special Trisha Herman. goodness to others — never Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. they greet you, and they are meals and snacks for the Together, these individu- tooting her own horn and Wednesday BASIC Training 6:30 p.m. always willing to offer a help- nursing home residents or als created, planned and always giving the credit More info at www.holyokefbc.com St. Paul’s Lutheran Church ing hand.” simply just sit with them. executed this program and to others. She leads with Venango, Nebraska From special orders to set- “Joan has a heart that volunteered their time to positivity and joy, and if you First Christian Church Kurt Hatteberg, Pastor ting out items for after-hours never quits,” said the letter, coordinate and raise funds are lucky enough to be in her 310 S. Interocean Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. pickup, Jake’s Feed is all noting her compassion for not that were redistributed to presence, you’ll find it nearly Mike Brown, Pastor about customer service. only people at work but also employees and owners of the impossible to not model the (O) 970-854-3438 Venango Community Church “When I envision a small- 4-H members, FFA students salons, restaurants, gym and same behavior. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Chris Costrini, Pastor town shop, Jake’s Feed really and community members. theater in Holyoke. “It is citizens like Jan that Sunday Worship 10 a.m. 308-447-5540 checks all of the boxes,” said “The world needs more Over $90,000 was raised make Holyoke one of the best More info at www.holyokefcc.org Sunday School 9:30 a.m. the nomination. “This family Joan Louise Owenses! The to help these affected indus- places on earth to live. We Sunday Fellowship Time 10:15 a.m. doesn’t just own a business residents at our local nursing tries. are blessed to have Ms. Jan First United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 10:35 a.m. in our community, they are home are lucky to have her The program gained state Hewitt as a longtime resident 230 E. Furry invested in it. They have in their presence.” and national attention as of our community, and we Paul A. Brunner, Pastor Vida Abundante grown together here, made people were inspired by the thank her for quietly spread- (O) 970-854-2433 1000 E. Johnson St. friends here, raised kids Holyoke FCCLA Holyoke community and ing gentleness and kindness Sunday Service 9 a.m. Ismael Lopez, Pastor here, donated to all kinds of Youth of the Year the support residents have to everyone she meets.” Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday 5:30 p.m. programs, and have shared Holyoke High School FC- for each other during dire Friday Food Bank 3-4 p.m. More info at www.holyokefbc.com much of their own lives to CLA officers Amy Mackay times. It was able to resonate Phillips County Commissioners be present in ours and fulfill and LorenJo Oberle and a hopeful message of generos- Star of the Year Holyoke Assembly of God Zion Lutheran Church our needs. adviser Karen Ortner were ity and compassion across The chamber named the 1220 S. Baxter 240 S. High School “I hope that they under- pleased to receive the Youth the country. 2020 Phillips County com- Jay Littlefield, Pastor Gary Rahe, Pastor stand, on a daily basis, that of the Year award at Monday’s missioners the Star of the (O) 970-854-2817 (O) 970-854-2615, (H) 970-854-2614 their feed store really does gala on behalf of the chapter. Jan Hewitt Year for their overwhelming Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. impact and make a differ- The nomination letter said Citizen of the Years dedication to the community Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church Service 10 a.m. ence in our community, but this group of young individu- “Jan has been a quiet force and county last year. being awarded for it would be als not only assisted the Help of goodness for the people of Terry Hofmeister and Don Holyoke Church of Christ Zion Lutheran Church the cherry on top.” Holyoke Committee with a Holyoke for a very long time. Lock were at Monday’s gala 105 W. Scheunemann Ministerio Hispano donation drive by making Almost everyone I know has to accept the award. Harlan Dan Kafka 240 S. High School Joan Owens calls to Holyoke residents been blessed by her at some Stern was not able to be there. 970-854-2870 Pedro Jofre, Pastor Employee of the Year but also generously donated point in their lifetime,” said “These representatives and Sunday Worship 9 a.m. 970-466-2548 The Employee of the Year their own funds to the cause the nomination letter for the their office worked tirelessly Sunday Bible Class 10 a.m. Divine Service/Holy Communion award went to Joan Owens, — funds they had worked Citizen of the Years recipient. to manage the COVID-19 Wednesday Bible Class 7 p.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m. the activities aide at Regent hard to raise over the school Hewitt was chosen for her pandemic here locally, keep- Park nursing home. year for conferences they contributions to residents of ing on top of continually Updates can be emailed to [email protected]. “On numerous occasions were no longer able to attend Holyoke not only in 2020 but changing orders, mandates throughout the year, I have because of the pandemic. for many years. and restrictions from the heard community members “Their gracious dedication Whether it’s giving a smile, state and coordinating with casually speak about the to assist the financially-im- cooking a meal or saying a multiple agencies and organi- compassion she has shown pacted businesses that have prayer, “she seems to instinc- zations to provide a balance to their loved one, as well supported their activities tively know when and where for our community between as their families, especially and efforts in the past is a she is needed.” our health and safety needs 133 N. Interocean Ave. • Holyoke • 970-854-2291 during the pandemic,” said redeeming quality that we “Jan always operates with and the economic needs for Drive-thru: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sat. 8:30 a.m.-12 noon Member the nomination letter. know will develop into at- a positive spirit,” said the let- stability and sustainability,” Drive-thru ATM: 24/7 • bankofcolorado.com FDIC “Joan’s job has been dif- tributes of amazing adults,” ter. Instead of sulking when said the chamber. ficult during the pandemic, said the letter. she wasn’t able to gather for The commissioners pro- but nevertheless, she worked “Thank you for your dedi- Thanksgiving, she helped vided resources and support tirelessly to make sure the cation and generosity to the prepare, package and deliver to the community, showing Vieselmeyer Seed elderly people had loving businesses and citizens of a turkey feast to community an unfaltering resistance human touch each day, as Holyoke!” members who were on the to the challenges that faced 970-854-3965 • www.pioneer.com well as virtual connections clock during the holiday. And residents and businesses. to their families (who were Help Holyoke Committee speaking of holidays, she and By working closely with the unable to have in-person Citizen of the Year her late husband, Don, always chamber through multiple en- contact with them). She Because of its role in had extra chairs at the table deavors, projects and events goes above and beyond with creating a fund that provided for those who would have in 2020, the commissioners heightened dedication to her much-needed financial assis- otherwise been alone. proved to be a shining star in position and doesn’t blink an tance to businesses that had “Jan delights in sharing an unprecedented year. 1001 E. Johnson St. • www.melissamemorial.org CITY: Electricity, water, sewer, gas plans to be compiled for new fire station Clinic Open 7-5, M-F • Pharmacy Open 9-1, 1:30-5:30, M-F FROM PAGE 1 of avoided costs for renew- be providing him an accu- $28,093.20. She said this mon- able energy pursuant to rate floor plan. ey had been spent on personal at the end of March, and they Nebraska Municipal Power The goal is to get a full protective equipment and will be working on different Pool. plan for the new fire station, supplies, a new transaction potential layouts and ideas of Brown told council mem- including electricity, water, drawer with a speaker system 970-854-2811 • 130 N. Interocean • Holyoke what the process will look like bers this pertains to homes sewer and gas before build- at the city office and laptop www.holyokeenterprise.com • Community Newspaper moving forward. Dunker said that have solar power ing, and there are several dif- computers. She added that she will try to put together a systems. If they produce ferent contractors involved. she has not heard anything community meeting with them more energy than they use in “We need to get moving on about potential approval of when they return to Holyoke. the year, they can bank the this because these guys are the construction of a division energy in the summer and going to be getting their stuff wall at the city office. 118 S. Interocean Ave. Successful Showdown use it in the winter. If they together for the summer’s Police Chief Doug Berg- rinters Holyoke on the Plains reported have an excess bank at the work,” Tonsing said. strom reported that Holyoke aper 970-854-5777 Dunker said the Showdown end of the year, they will be City Clerk/Treasurer Police Department handled P& MORE on the Plains steer and heifer paid back at NMPP’s rate, Kathy Olofson updated coun- or generated 96 calls for ser- prospect show that was held at which is currently $0.02504 cil members on the plans for vice from Jan. 14-27, includ- the Bank of Colorado Pavilion per kilowatt-hour. the city’s 2020 audit, saying ing eight animal complaints, on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. that Scott Szabo of Lauer, seven municipal code viola- 115 S. Interocean 30-31, drew people to Holyoke Council hears reports Szabo & Associates, PC is tions and one dog at large 970-854-3699 from five states with a total of Brown reported that the scheduled to complete the under code enforcement. Julie 190 steers and 82 heifers. street department moved audit March 15-17. She acknowledged the snow after the recent snow- She reported that the 2020 Other business creative-traditions.com great support the show had storm and finished spread- franchise fee from Black In other business at the in the community, including ing grass at the airport to Hills Energy was received Feb. 2 meeting, council 50 sponsors. topdress the areas around in the amount of $14,644.34, members: “Without the sponsors, the runway. which is a decrease of — Approved 2020 year-end there’s no way we could’ve He reported no power $2,033.83 from 2019. account transfers. GrainEdge LLC done all we did,” she said. outages since last meeting Olofson also provided coun- — Set the airport hangar She reported that the show and told the council that cil members an update on annual lease rate at $0.20 per Seed Coatings & Solutions and the people it brought the city’s dump truck that COVID-19 relief funds, saying square foot for lease terms Darrell A. Lemmon • Cell 970-580-8303 to Holyoke for the weekend was involved in an accident the city was reimbursed by that expired Dec. 31, 2020, and [email protected] allowed for good business at Sept. 2 has been repaired and the county in the amount of made the lease term 20 years. local restaurants and hotels. is back in service. He also “It was just nice to be able noted that the wood chips to host something for the approved for purchase at the Regent Park & Carriage House kids,” she said. Jan. 19 meeting are now in place at the playground at 816 S. Interocean Ave. • Holyoke Walsh/Johnson property City Park. 970-854-2251 • 970-854-5180 dedicated as public right of way Brown told the council that Adding Quality to Life . . . Having approved an ordi- the water and sewer depart- nance annexing the property ment personnel continue to on the west side of Holyoke work on changing the city at the intersection of Walsh wells and waste water plant Powell Seed LLC Avenue and Johnson Street at to a liquid chlorine disinfec- the Jan. 19 meeting, council tant solution. Final approval Aaron Powell members authorized Tonsing from the state has been to sign a deed of dedication for received, parts have been 970-520-6771 the property, dedicating it as a ordered and construction public right of way to be used for the change is expected to for street, public ways and util- begin later in February. ity purposes within Holyoke. Brown said he met with Tom Hethcote to discuss Rates of avoided costs for water service for the new fire Have a wonderful renewable energy established station, and council member Council members passed a Gene Bittner said he met week of worship! resolution establishing rates with an electrician who will VOICE 4 THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10, 2021

LETTER to the EDITOR What’s the hurry on a ‘Green New Deal’? Dear Editor, Historically, this meant some form of fossil Why do we need a “Green New Deal”? We fuel generation. Why not just build two more are told it is to slow “climate change” and wind turbines to make up the difference with prevent a “catastrophic” sea level rise of a the first one? Well, if the wind is not blowing, couple of inches before the end of the 21st then all three wind turbines are not generat- century. An existential threat to humanity ing electricity. You still need backup electri- that must be addressed before it is too late! cal generation! Here is something to look up on the Solar power is even worse. The average internet: post-glacial sea level rise (https:// Capacity Factor for solar is about 20% in en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_level_rise#/ the United States. Why so low? Remember media/File:Post-Glacial_Sea_Level.png). fuel availability? The sun needs to be high Since the last glacial maximum (when the enough during the day to power photovoltaic polar ice cap was thickest) sea levels have cells. You can see where this is going; for risen approximately 410 feet! That rise in sea every megawatt of installed solar generated SOURCE: PHILLIPS COUNTY MUSEUM level started 22,000 years ago. The rate of rise electricity, you need four of something else The H.L. and Harriet Carpenter family are pictured in front of their sod house about 7 miles south- slowed dramatically in the last 6,000 years. A to back it up. Again, usually from fossil fuel east of Holyoke. Hannibal L. and Harriet (Kitchel) met in Nebraska and were married in 1887. They rise of only 10-13 feet occurred in that time. generated electricity. came to Phillips County to homestead in 1893 with three daughters: Ada, Dora and Elnora. Seven Let’s take the maximum and say 13 feet. The fossil fuel powered vehicles we have more children were born in the sod house for a total of seven girls and three boys. H.L. went to Brush That’s 2.17 feet (26 inches) per 1,000 years, or known for 200 years (this includes coal every fall with some of his neighbors to obtain food supplies for the winter. The homestead was sold 2.6 inches per 100 years. Basically, a couple of powered steam engines) will be forced out of around 1910, and the family rented a place west of Amherst. They then bought land between Paoli inches per century! The “catastrophic” sea service between 2035 and 2050. The mandate and Haxtun and lived there until H.L. retired, at which point they moved to Holyoke about 1920 and level rise climate change proponents pre- to convert an entire nation to all electric lived at 506 S. Belford Ave. dict ... has been happening for the last 6,000 vehicles is here NOW! President Joe Biden is years. already signing a barrage of executive orders A closer look at the graph reveals some- to implement the “Green New Deal” as fast thing else. Ninety-seven percent of the ocean as possible. The entire current fleet of federal PEEKIN’ into the PAST rise happened in the first 16,000 years after vehicles is to become electric. GM recently the glacial ice started to melt. Why? When announced it will discontinue manufactur- Five Years Ago — Feb. 11, 2016 Pages and pages of requirements for run- global warming began during the last ice age ing gasoline powered vehicles by 2035. Thursday, Feb. 4, Colorado remembered ning a dog pound are creating a dilemma for there was an unimaginable amount of ice. What electric power source will Ameri- Kelsie Schelling. The 21-year-old Haxtun Holyoke’s city council. At the Feb. 6 regular The ice sheet covering the northern hemi- cans use to recharge this newly mandated High School graduate who grew up in Holy- meeting, members discussed options for sphere was 12,000 feet thick in places. There electric fleet of vehicles? Remember, fossil oke disappeared on that date three years ago. what seemed to be a no-win situation. were numerous mountain glaciers around fuels are to be banned by 2050 and replaced The General Assembly named Feb. 4 Miss- A plan for hospice care in Holyoke is be- the world as well. by wind and solar. Based on known capacity ing Persons Day to remind Colorado that ing developed through Melissa Memorial As global warming continued, a torrent of factors for wind and solar, a five-day work Schelling and 300 more like her are missing Hospital. A community meeting has been melt water flooded into the oceans. Sea levels week could look much different than it does and that their families want closure. scheduled for Feb. 28. (with some fluctuations) rose fairly rapidly now. With wind you could drive your electric Holyoke Lions Club Fishin’ Hole was featured Julie (Kramer) Tonsing was named “News- for 16 millennia. The average rate was 24.8 vehicle to work at best two days per week. in an article in the February 2016 “LION,” a paper Person of the Year” at the Colorado feet per 1,000 years. This rate was more than With solar, pick a day. magazine of Lions Club International. “Clever, Press Association annual convention in Den- 11 times faster than the last 6,000 years. Why California has one of the most aggres- crafty and anything but conventional” is an ver last weekend. A 1981 graduate of Holyoke did the rate of glacial meltwater flowing into sive green energy agendas of any state in article written by Jay Copp about how clubs get High School, Tonsing serves as business the oceans slow down so much? Because our country with 32% renewables in 2019 creative in serving their communities. manager for the Sterling Journal-Advocate. most of the worldwide glacial ice melted. It (https://www.energy.ca.gov/data-reports/ Lori McWilliams, Regan Van Overbeke, Holyoke High School will sport eight was gone. Only glacial remnants remained, energy-almanac/california-electricity- Dani Brandt and Emily Krogmeier have quali- contenders at the 2A state wrestling tourna- as did a warmer planet. Those glacial rem- data/2019-total-system-electric-generation). fied for the 4A state swimming championships ment. Dragon qualifiers include senior Mark nants have been melting and flowing into the In 2020 their green energy mix was unable to Feb. 12-13 in the 200-yard medley relay. Sperber; juniors Anthony Conde and Ber- oceans ever since. provide enough electricity during peak times nardino Cano; sophomores Dustin Reuter, Long before the industrial revolution and of use. That is even with natural gas as 43% Ten Years Ago — Feb. 10, 2011 Luke Hayes and Tyler Chappell; and fresh- widespread use of fossil fuels, the earth had of in-state electrical generation. They had Tracy Trumper is officially the new CSU men Justin Newman and Curt Schroetlin. warmed enough to raise the world’s oceans to buy backup electricity from the national area Extension agent for family and con- over 400 feet. We first heard of the “Green grid, when it was available. Other times Cali- sumer sciences and community development Fifty Years Ago — Feb. 11, 1971 New Deal” about two years ago. At its heart fornia resorted to rolling blackouts because for the Golden Plains Area. Excited to be in Dr. Frank E. Roark and his staff have is the elimination of fossil fuel generated there was not enough backup electricity for this new role, Trumper said she will dabble moved into new offices in the medical clinic power to be replaced by renewables such them to buy. As a bonus, California has the in everything, but her main focus will be on on the east side of the hospital. The building as wind and solar. This radical and rapid seventh-highest cost of electricity in the health, fitness and nutrition. was built by the Heginbotham Trust. change in energy policy is being driven by country. Austin Killin and Preston King are the co- Merle Schauland, Randy Radtke and Ken fear of a global warming phenomenon that The question is are we really going to hosts of “Wake Up Holyoke,” which airs every Vasa will compete in the Colorado state has been ongoing for several thousand years. quickly and completely eviscerate our cur- Thursday morning on public television chan- wrestling tournament in Aurora today. This is a terrible and misguided national rent, reliable energy infrastructure? Are nel 13, as part of Cindi Beavers’ TV Produc- An era ends in February when production energy policy that has no consideration for we going to replace it with intermittent, tions class. The HHS seniors have been sitting of Linotype machines ceases in the United unintended consequences. Here is why. unpredictable and more expensive “green” down with local people every Thursday morn- States. The development of computer-direct- With the “Green New Deal” now being energy based on the manufactured fear of ing for the past few months and interviewing ed photographic and electronic printing fully implemented, everyone should un- a world-ending climate catastrophe? The them — late-night talk show style. equipment has led to fewer orders for the derstand what Capacity Factor is (https:// “catastrophic” rate of sea level rise has Local barbershop quartet Equally Delin- machine that once revolutionized printing. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacity_factor). been ongoing for the last 6,000 years. This quent performed the national anthem for the Plans are being made to organize a com- Basically, Capacity Factor is the actual two-year-old “Green New Deal” is being opening of the Senate session at the state Capi- munity choir in Holyoke in time to present electrical output (by any source) over time implemented by executive order within an tol building on Feb. 4. The quartet, comprised an Easter cantata, according to Gary Nickell, divided by its rated capacity for the same administration less than a month in office. of Dan Kafka of Holyoke, Maury Kramer of music instructor in the Holyoke schools. time period. It can never be 100% for vari- Shouldn’t a fundamental change of such Amherst, Chris Garcia of Sterling and Steve ous reasons. All sources of electrical power magnitude in our nation’s energy policy have Schwartzkopf of Ogallala, Nebraska, was Seventy-Five Years Ago — Feb. 14, 1946 (including wind and solar) are affected by some congressional debate? 2035 is just 14 invited to sing by Senator Greg Brophy. An egg, 9 1/2 inches around the long way preventative maintenance, repairs and, most years away. Global warming has been melt- Phillips County Family Education Ser- and 8 1/4 inches in the middle circumfer- important, fuel availability. ing the world’s glaciers for over 20,000 years, vices, Social Services, Economic Develop- ence, was brought to the Enterprise office Wind turbines have an average Capacity and humanity seems to have done just fine. ment, Rural Solutions and Eastern Region Monday by Henry F. Schmidt of the Wages Factor of about 35% in the United States. So what’s the big hurry now? Workforce Center are partnering to launch community. He said the egg was from either What does that mean? For every 1 mega- the brand-new Holyoke Job Club next month. a white leghorn or white rock hen. The tex- watt of installed wind power you need 2 Robert M. Harshbarger A series of six workshops will teach partici- ture of the shell is much like a leghorn egg, megawatts of something else to back it up! Holyoke pants about job searching strategies, inter- but the shape is too nearly round for a typical viewing skills and other essential resources hen’s egg. What an omelet it would make. for landing a good job. Upon weighing the egg, nearly 8 ounces or a HHS junior Mark Edmonds picked up his half pound was recorded. It’s certainly “some LETTER to the EDITOR POLICY 100th career win in high school wrestling at egg.” Another egg brought to the office this the Eaton dual meet tournament on Feb. 5. week is the smallest hen’s egg we have ever The Holyoke Enterprise welcomes and encourages readers to write a letter to the editor. seen. See ’em in our window. Letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for that week’s edition. Twenty-Five Years Ago — Feb. 15, 1996 Readers of The Denver Post may wonder Letters must be signed by the individual(s) submitting the letter. No anonymous letters will Jean Capra has officially started as the whether or not the change of publishers will be considered. It should also include a phone number for verification only. All letters may be new Golden Plains Recreation Center direc- cause a change in news content and general edited for grammar, length or libel. tor, the first the organization has ever had, news policy of the big Denver newspaper. Letters should be written to the general public and should address specific issues or ideas in the former chamber of commerce office at William C. Shepherd steps out of the Post’s rather than reference a single person, official or entity. Open letters written to a specific per- 135 W. Denver St. Her official title is “youth management, and Palmer Hoyt steps into son, business or organization will not be considered. activity director,” and she is to provide recre- his place. The Post, known as an extremely Letters can be sent to The Holyoke Enterprise, P.O. Box 297, Holyoke, CO 80734; dropped off ation, social and mental activities for youth sensational type of newspaper, may be in for at 130 N. Interocean; faxed to 970-854-2232; or emailed to [email protected]. Letters sent and their families. a change — a change for the better, we hope. electronically must include a document with a handwritten signature. Colorado High School Activities Association is hurting our youth BY SEN. JERRY SONNENBERG especially for our kids affected understand that many of these small schools play at a trampoline park, why can’t we sign COLORADO SENATE DISTRICT 1 with asthma or other respiratory may only have five or six wrestlers who could the same waiver and attend a sporting event to conditions. We know that is not participate in tournaments, already limiting support our own kids? I had the opportunity to partake in one of a Colorado Department of Public the number of participants. Of course, CHSAA would never go for such my favorite hometown activities this week: Health and Environment rule, as But no team will travel to such a small a common-sense approach. CHSAA’s non- supporting local high school student ath- even they allow both college and school for a duel if they only have five wres- sensical decrees are hurting our small-town letes. Well, sort of. The few parents who were professional athletes to compete tlers to compete with. So several rural schools communities, but rural schools have options if selected to actually attend the event thought- without these restrictions. still come to one community and utilize multi- they band together to stand up to this heavy- fully videoed the events live for the rest of us Sonnenberg We also know that surround- ple gyms to wrestle each other all on the same handed association. Perhaps it is time for us in to watch — thank you, parents. ing states, such as Nebraska, are Saturday. But somehow all these wrestlers rural Colorado to use our own God-given com- I also tried to learn a little more about the completely open and place no restrictions on competing against each other all in one day is mon rural senses to create our own associa- reasoning for the current dictates placed on their athletics — their students are unmasked different than the forbidden tournament. tion, a Rural Sports Association operated and high school sports. Rules that allow only two and their stands are full. Again, we observe What are we doing to our youth and fami- ran by rural schools to make decisions that spectators per participant, which means that a stark difference in red and blue states’ pan- lies, our schools and communities? are best for our schools, students and commu- a family must choose between a parent and a demic policies: Red states use common sense In rural Colorado, schools are the center of nities. Let CHSAA run their big-school poli- sibling being present to cheer on their student and compassion for their students’ mental and our community. Along the I-25 corridor, one cies, and we will operate an association that athlete. Very seldom now do grandparents physical health, while here in Colorado Gov. might go to a comedy club or dance hall in the works for rural Colorado’s smaller schools. attend, grandparents who used to be the most Jared Polis and CHSAA force our kids to play evening. Out in God’s country, the community It certainly can’t be that hard if bureaucrats dedicated fans of our rural students. “masketball” and ignore the pleas of our high goes to sporting events. When rural schools within CHSAA can manage. What I learned is that Colorado High School school students for stability and normalcy. travel to play urban schools, there always Why do schools belong to CHSAA? Surely it Activities Association is completely off their How about wrestling? CHSAA banned seems to be more spectators from the visiting isn’t just because they crown the state champi- rocker, with seemingly no rhyme or reason for tournaments but allows dual matches, which rural school side of the gym than the home- on in sports. We don’t need CHSAA to dictate their decrees. means that two schools can have a competi- town crowd. what our communities and our students need For example, basketball players must wear tion in the same gym but not multiple schools. If I can sign a liability waiver and then — we can do everything they do ourselves, masks, which restricts their breathing in Sounds fairly reasonable, right? Except climb on a bucking bull in a public rodeo and the vast majority of rural schools could do this strenuous sport — a clear health hazard, CHSAA, the big school association, doesn’t arena, or better yet sign that release and go it better.

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All species of livestock are This is the first case of susceptible to rabies; cattle rabies in domestic livestock and horses are the most in Colorado this year and frequently reported infected the first case of rabies in an livestock species. All horses equine in Colorado since should be considered for Members of the Holyoke High School chapter of Future Business Thursday, Feb. 4, in the school auditorium. An awards ceremony an- 2013. vaccination against rabies. Leaders of America participate in a virtual district conference nounced who qualified for state competition. The spillover of bat vari- Rabies is considered one of ant rabies into domestic the core equine vaccinations animals and wildlife is less in the American Associa- common than skunk variant tion of Equine Practitioners FBLA members compete for spot at state rabies in Colorado but is guidelines. still possible. Livestock that have fre- Forty-eight Future Busi- state FBLA in April with — Third place: Emmanuel In addition to those qualify- “Rabies exposure to quent contact with humans ness Leaders of America from their placing from Thursday’s Vasquez, advertising; Alex- ing at districts, the following livestock is an ongoing risk (e.g. in petting zoos, fairs Holyoke High School attended districts include: ander Sprague, business law; members have prequalified in all areas of Colorado,” and other public exhibi- District 4 awards, listened — First place: Ethan Levi Ford, computer problem for state FBLA in a chap- said state veterinarian Dr. tions) should be considered to a keynote speaker and at- Schneller, accounting I; Cade solving; Gage Sprague and ter project: Diego Jimenez, Keith Roehr. “This latest for vaccination against tended workshops Thursday, Killin, business calculations Vasquez, digital video produc- Kailar Hayes and Kenneth case serves as an impor- rabies, including species for Feb. 4, to find out who would and business law; Johny tion; Daniela Fierro, Kyrah Lindholm, partnership with tant reminder of the need which licensed vaccines are qualify for state FBLA com- Quintana, business com- McConachie and Piper McCo- business; Joey Beckner, for rabies vaccination for not available (extra-label petition. munication; Aleida Millan, nachie, graphic design; Kyrah Lauren Herman and Kris- domestic animals statewide use). Consideration should The day began with open computer applications and McConachie, introduction tin Vieselmeyer, American — not just in areas where also be given to vaccinating ceremonies conducted by introduction to business to business communication; enterprise; Schneller, Tayla skunk variant rabies is livestock that are particu- state officer Tanley Ander- presentation; Gage Sprague, Cash Weber, introduction to Martin and Katelyn Kropp, established.” larly valuable. sen from Haxtun. Keynote cyber security; Erin Ander- business procedures; Ford, community service project; Rabies can spread from The Colorado Department speaker Aric Jackson moti- sen and Adison Goldenstein, journalism; Koellner, po- and Purkeypile, Audrey Ta- wild animals such as bats, of Public Health and Envi- vated the members with his graphic design; Jadon Frost, litical science; and Summer lavera and Tamara Penzing, skunks, raccoons and foxes ronment provides statewide encouragement to live well introduction to business Martin, Word processing. local chapter annual business to other mammals, includ- rabies surveillance data. and lead boldly. procedures; and Clover Adler, — Fourth place: Aaron report. ing domestic pets and Visit https://cdphe.colorado. Two Holyoke members, Ky- Word processing. Sierra, accounting I; Cooper Others who participated livestock. Rabies is a deadly gov/animal-related-diseases/ lie Purkeypile, Colorado state — Second place: Correy Goldenstein, computer ap- in districts include Caden disease, and vaccination is rabies/rabies-data for cur- vice president of education, Koellner, advertising; Savan- plications; Rachel Krueger, Sporhase, Tyson Mosenteen, the single best method to rent rabies case information. and Jimena Nunez, District 4 nah Vermeulen, business law; computer problem solving; Yoselin Peña, Alma Alejan- officer, conducted workshops Stephen Murray, computer Elyce Talavera, economics; dre, Sabryn Burris, Grace and helped announce winners applications; Kylie Purkeypile, and Hannah Lindholm and Roberts, Emma Oakley, Rylee of events. public speaking; and Ander- Luke Sprague, introduction Schneller and Haley Van Students qualifying for sen, Word processing. to business presentation. Overbeke. Hemp applicants sought The Colorado Department meetings through June 30 of Agriculture is seeking and be committed to advanc- applicants to serve on the ing the hemp industry in state Hemp Center of Excel- Colorado as a whole. DIAL: County’s restrictions eased under Level Blue, thanks to new state tool lence steering committee. The CDA is committed to seat- FROM PAGE 1 CDPHE issues Dial 2.0 must now have between 15 As more and more Colo- purpose of the committee is to ing an unbiased, diverse rep- press release and 100 COVID-19 cases per radans get vaccinated, the assist CDA and its contractor resentative steering commit- populations are eligible for CDPHE said in a press 100,000 people in one week. state will revisit the dial and in the development of the or- tee composed of visionary worker benefits and manda- release that the dial is a tool — Counties in Level Yellow expect to have a draft of Dial ganizational structure and a leaders intent on advancing tory prioritization for remote that allows Colorado to bal- must now have between 100 3.0 in the spring. CDPHE will five-year strategic plan for the Colorado’s hemp industry, work. Level Blue is eligible for ance the ongoing need to con- and 300 COVID-19 cases per seek input for this evolution implementation of the COE. an industry compliant with both outdoor and indoor site- tain the COVID-19 virus with 100,000 people in one week. and again for another update Each steering commit- federal and state guidelines. specific variances if approved the need for localized guid- The rate of positive tests must this summer. tee member should be well The application deadline by the local public health ance during the pandemic. be no more than 7.5%. A Dial 2.0 FAQ is available connected with the hemp application is Monday, Feb. agency. “Dial 2.0 is designed so that — Counties in Level Orange at https://drive.google.com/ industry sector they repre- 15. Learn more and submit Level Blue limits personal counties can swiftly move must now have between 300 file/d/18dDpH6Yhnb1ic0zxw sent and be able to gather applications at https://docs. gathering size to up to 10 from into more restrictive levels and 500 COVID-19 cases per hVdkElE0HZOEEEA/view. stakeholder input in an google.com/forms/d/e/1F no more than two households. when their numbers go up, 100,000 people in one week. People can continue to stay unbiased fashion. Members AIpQLScRw1H9kIHyPPWl Child care facilities remain and more quickly into recov- The rate of positive tests must up to date by visiting covid19. will be expected to attend MgJKIo7okjBNf1sZPrUkq- open at all levels. Restaurants ery when their numbers go be no more than 10%. colorado.gov. at least 75% of committee Z14kABI3RrEA/viewform. can operate at 50% capacity down,” said CDPHE Execu- — Counties in Level Red or 175 people indoors, which- tive Director Jill Hunsaker will now have more than 501 ever is fewer, and with 6 feet Ryan. “Input from our part- COVID-19 cases per 100,000 between parties outdoors, ners helped us tailor the new people in one week. At this per local zoning. P-12 schools dial to best serve the needs of level, hospital system capac- and higher education are in- Coloradans at the local level. ity is constrained and state person. Since the dial’s last major assistance is requested for Last call is 12 a.m. (on change in November, Colo- patient transport or staff premises). Non-critical rado has begun distributing augmentation. manufacturing can be at COVID-19 vaccines through- — In counties at Level 50% capacity or 175 people, out the state. More people now Purple, statewide hospital whichever is fewer. Offices have immunity to COVID-19, capacity risks being breached can have 50% capacity. Gyms including people over 70 and and crisis standards of care and fitness centers can have frontline health care workers. are approaching. 50% capacity or 175 people, This relieves the strain on School settings do not whichever is fewer. Bars are our hospital system.” change in Dial 2.0. Capacity listed as closed under all lev- Given the level of vaccina- limits remain the same, with els but Level Green: Protect tions occurring and decreas- the exception of restaurants Our Neighbors. Under Level ing COVID-19 rates, the range in Level Yellow, which may Blue, group sports and camps of incidence metrics in Dial now have up to 150 people have a 50-person capacity per 2.0 better reflects a balance when using the social distanc- activity, critical and noncriti- between disease suppression ing calculator — up from 100 TOOLSale cal retail can be at 50% capac- and economic activity. Ad- people with the calculator. ity, and personal services and ditionally, instead of looking Five-star businesses are limited health care settings at the numbers over a 14-day still allowed to operate one can have 50% capacity or 50 period, Dial 2.0 will consider level lower on the dial, except people, whichever is fewer. metrics within a seven-day they may not operate in Pro- Indoor unseated and seated period — making the dial tect Our Neighbors unless the events and entertainment more responsive and flexible. county is formally in Protect can have 50% capacity or 175 The new metrics for Dial 2.0 Our Neighbors. Because people, whichever is fewer. are as follows: caution is still a priority, Outdoor unseated and seated — Counties in Level Green counties in Yellow with a 5 events and entertainment must now have no more than Star Business Program may can have 50% capacity or 250 15 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 only operate in Blue once people, whichever is fewer. people in one week or a compa- 70% of 70-year-olds are vac- Outdoor guided services rable number of cases in coun- cinated with at least one dose, can have 50% capacity or 25 ties with under 20,000 people. expected to happen by the end people, whichever is fewer. — Counties in Level Blue of the month.

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6 SPORTS THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10, 2021 Taking care of business Lady Dragons bring home 3 wins from the road last week

BY DARCI RODRIGUEZ balanced the scoring was on ing hard and “taking care of double digits with 13 points, THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE the Dragon roster. business.” and she led rebounds with 13 Kristin Vieselmeyer led On the stat sheet, Herman and blocked shots with two. The Lady Dragon varsity with 18 points including eight led scoring with 18 points Herman had the most as- basketball team passed the 2-pointers and two for two including three 2-pointers, sists with five, and Audrey test of three road games in from the line. Correy Koell- three 3-pointers and three Talavera and Koellner led one week, finishing with ner also hit double digits with for four from the line. She steals with three apiece. three wins and advancing its 13 points. also led rebounds with 13 and record to 6-0. Vieselmeyer had the most steals with three. Holyoke 51, Merino 16 Coach John Baumgartner rebounds with 11, and Lauren Herman, Audrey Talavera Statistics 2 3 FT F TP said he has to give the girls Herman recorded two blocked and Koellner each totaled two A. Talavera 1 1 0-0 2 5 credit for grinding through shots. Herman and Elyce steals. E. Talavera 1 1 2-2 2 7 things in a demanding week. Talavera each grabbed three Roberts 0 0 0-0 1 0 “They played hard on the steals, and Elyce Talavera led Holyoke 37, Yuma 26 Herman 2 4 2-2 1 18 road,” he said. assists with six. Statistics 2 3 FT F TP Vieselmeyer 3 0 7-10 2 13 In looking back at the A. Talavera 0 1 0-0 3 3 Purkeypile 1 0 0-0 0 2 wins over Byers, Yuma and Holyoke 53, Byers 30 E. Talavera 0 0 2-2 2 2 Krogmeier 2 0 0-0 1 4 Merino, Baumgartner said Statistics 2 3 FT F TP Herman 3 3 3-4 3 18 Koellner 1 0 0-0 4 2 the girls are rebounding well A. Talavera 0 0 0-0 2 0 Vieselmeyer 2 0 2-2 2 6 TEAM 11 6 11-14 13 51 and defensively they are very E. Talavera 3 1 0-0 1 9 Koellner 1 0 6-6 1 8 Merino concious of who they need to Roberts 0 0 0-2 0 0 TEAM 6 4 13-14 11 37 TEAM 5 0 6-8 9 16 MICHELLE VAN OVERBEKE shut down. Herman 3 1 0-0 3 9 Yuma Scoring By Quarters Rylee Schneller swims the breaststroke in dual action with Val- He’s thankful for getting Vieselmeyer 8 0 2-2 2 18 TEAM 7 3 3-6 15 26 Holyoke 27 6 12 6 — 51 ley and Estes Park last week. She won the 100-yard individual some more time to prep this Krogmeier 2 0 0-0 1 4 Scoring By Quarters Merino 1 5 6 4 — 16 breaststroke event and swam the breast on Holyoke’s first-place week, noting they’ve been Koellner 5 1 0-0 2 13 Holyoke 4 14 11 8 — 37 200-yard medley relay team. working on finding a more TEAM 21 3 2-4 11 53 Yuma 4 9 6 7 — 26 JV girls go 1-2 consistent rhythm for their Byers In Byers on Tuesday, Holy- offense. “We want four good TEAM 10 2 4-10 7 30 Holyoke 51, Merino 16 oke JV girls snagged an 18-17 quarters.” Scoring By Quarters After the conference victory win. They lost 22-9 in Yuma Lady Dragons top Holyoke 24 8 14 7 — 53 in Yuma on Friday, Holyoke on Friday and 15-8 in Merino Holyoke 53, Byers 30 Byers 3 9 5 13 — 30 sailed through another con- on Saturday. The game in Byers on ference win Saturday, Feb. 6, Tuesday, Feb. 2, got off to a Holyoke 37, Yuma 26 in Merino. Upcoming action Estes Park, Valley quick start, and the early lead In Yuma on Friday, Feb. 5, The Lady Dragons got off Holyoke has two back-to-back propelled the Lady Dragons to Holyoke had to fight for every to a good start, to say the home games this weekend. BY BRENDA JOHNSON BRANDT HOLYOKE VS ESTES PARK, VALLEY a 53-30 win. point it got, said Baumgart- least. The offense racked up Akron will come to Dragon THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE 200-yard medley relay — Haley Van Over- Holyoke outscored Byers ner, but the Lady Dragon 27 points while the defense territory Friday, Feb. 12, with beke, Tayla Martin, Schneller, Summer 24-3 in the first quarter, defense made it even tougher kept Merino to one. Six HHS games scheduled to start at 4 In swimming action with Martin, 1st, 2:06.81; Clover Adler, Adison thanks in part to three for Yuma to score. points in the second period p.m. HHS hosts Wiggins on Estes Park and Valley on Goldenstein, Sabryn Burris, Aliyah Engle, 3-pointers by three different Both teams struggled to brought the score to 33-6 in Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Estes 3rd, 2:34.95. Lady Dragons. Holyoke put find the basket in the first the Dragons’ favor. COVID-19 restrictions have Park, Holyoke earned dual 200-yard freestyle — Erin Andersen, 4th, up eight points compared to period and were tied 4-4 head- Holyoke continued to con- eased slightly. Based on social wins over both, defeating 2:44.11. Byers’ nine in the second to ing into the second. Holyoke trol the game in the second distancing requirements in Estes Park 59-38 and topping 200-yard individual medley — Goldenstein, give HHS the 32-12 advantage inched ahead in the second, half, adding 18 points over the old gym, Holyoke’s specta- Valley 63-27. 3rd, 3:06.91. at halftime. leading 18-13 at halftime. Merino’s 10, resulting in a 51- tor allowance has increased “Even without divers, the 50-yard freestyle — Summer Martin, 1st, Holyoke was again on fire The Lady Dragons out- 16 win for the Lady Dragons. to 75 fans, and the visiting Holyoke ladies dominated 0:29.18; Josie Schlachter, 2nd, :30.16. in the third quarter, scoring scored Yuma 11-6 in the third Baumgartner said the girls team can have 50 in atten- nine of the 12 events, taking 100-yard butterfly — Tayla Martin, 1st, 14 over Byers’ five. Another and 8-7 in the fourth, giving really upped their game dance. Each player will be first-place finishes in all 1:06.19, Schlachter, 2nd, 1:27.66. seven points in the fourth Holyoke the 37-26 win. behind the arc, sinking six 3’s allowed a certain amount of three relays, a first and sec- 100-yard freestyle — Van Overbeke, 1st, gave the Lady Dragons the One thing that made a dif- during the game. guests, and their names must ond in both the 50 freestyle 1:02.78; Goldenstein, 4th, 1:11.79. 23-point edge at the final ference for Holyoke was the Four of those came from be on the gate list to be able to and 100 butterfly and top 500-yard freestyle — Summer Martin, 1st, buzzer. 13 out of 14 shots sunk from Herman, the top scorer with 18 enter the school. honors in the 100 freestyle, 6:32.48. Baumgartner was pleased the free throw line for 93% points. She also made two 2’s Next week, the girls head to 500 freestyle, 100 backstroke 200-yard freestyle relay — Tayla Martin, at how well the ball was accuracy. Baumgartner also and two for two from the line. Caliche on Tuesday, Feb. 16, and 100 breaststroke,” said Schlachter, Schneller, Van Overbeke,1st, moving offensively and how said the defense was play- Vieselmeyer was also in the for 4 p.m. games. coach Aly Brinkema. 1:57.05; Andersen, Destanie Engle, Burris, She noted that Holyoke Aliyah Engle, 3rd, 2:14.80. hasn’t competed in Estes 100-yard backstroke — Tayla Martin, 1st, SCHOOL MENU Park for many years due to 1:11.15; Adler, 4th, 1:22.84. the travel time required. 100-yard breaststroke — Schneller, 1st, BREAKFAST “I was concerned about 1:18.85. Monday, Feb. 15: No school. the four-hour bus ride and 400-yard freestyle relay — Schneller, Carrasco nabs win Tuesday, Feb. 16: Sausage and pancake stick, mini cinnis, higher altitude affecting the Schlachter, Summer Martin, Van Overbeke, fruit, milk. swimmers both physically 1st, 4:27.73; Goldenstein, Destanie Engle, Wednesday, Feb. 17: Banana chocolate chunk BeneFIT bar, and mentally, but the HHS Andersen, Adler, 4th, 5:05.75. ham, egg and cheese on English muffin, fruit, milk. swimmers stepped up beau- in Friday night Thursday, Feb. 18: Sausage, cheese and biscuit sandwich, tifully and raced their way Upcoming action banana chocolate chunk BeneFIT bar, fruit, milk. to a double win,” Brinkema Next up for the Lady Friday, Feb. 19: Cocoa Puffs, graham crackers, fruit, milk. added. Dragons is a dual at Valley While the competition was on Friday, Feb. 12, start- Dragon wrestling LUNCH scored in duals, all three ing at 5 p.m. and a meet Monday, Feb. 15: No school. teams swam against each hosted by Liberty Common BY BRENDA JOHNSON BRANDT 160 lbs. — Martinez was pinned in 0:50 by Tuesday, Feb. 16: Classic American cheeseburger, seasoned other in the races last week. at EPIC in Fort Collins on THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE Aiden Malovich. potato wedges, fruit and vegetable bar, milk. Full results of Holyoke’s Tuesday, Feb. 16, starting 170 lbs. — Carrasco was pinned in 1:44 by Wednesday, Feb. 17: Chicken and gravy, mashed potatoes, efforts follow: at 2 p.m. Dragon Angel Carrasco Brody White. dinner roll, fruit and vegetable bar, milk. picked up a win by a pin in 182 lbs. — Ponce was pinned in 0:12 by Jed Thursday, Feb. 18: Italian meatball sub, savory green beans, action with University High Sidwell. fruit and vegetable bar, milk. PUT OUR DESIGNERS TO WORK! 970-854-2811 School at Platte Valley on Friday, Feb. 19: Mashed potatoes and chicken bowl, sea- Custom invitations for weddings, showers, 130 N. Interocean Friday, Feb. 5. Dragons take on Limon, soned corn, dinner roll, fruit and vegetable bar, milk. birthday parties, anniversaries and more. The triangular also fea- Strasburg in Thursday tri tured a dual with Platte In a triangular at Limon on Valley. Thursday, Feb. 4, the Dragons In dual competition, the competed in dual action with COMMUNITY action starts with a selected both Limon and Strasburg. weight class, not necessarily Coach McConnell noted that CALENDAR the lightest 106-lb. class. the Dragon team is young and Competing in the 182-lb. is out there to compete and THURSDAY, FEB. 11 class, with only three heavier get ready for regionals which HS wrestling tri with weight divisions, Carrasco is are coming up quickly on Burlington and Byers at not used to going first. March 5-6. Burlington, 5 p.m. But he started the action off Holyoke matched up with right Friday against Univer- Limon and with Strasburg in FRIDAY, FEB. 12 sity when he pinned his man four weight classes, with the No school. Just getting in 3:15. opponents taking the wins in HS girls and boys basket- Holyoke lost the other all matches. ball here with Akron, 4 two matches in which they Limon gained six wins p.m. matched up with University by forfeit in weight classes HS girls swimming at Val- started? wrestlers. that Holyoke was open, and ley, 5 p.m. HHS won by a forfeit in one Strasburg nabbed seven wins Call or class in which University by forfeit. SATURDAY, FEB. 13 didn’t have a wrestler, while Results of Thursday’s action HS wrestling quad with come see University picked up six wins follow: Highland, Limon and Let us by forfeit. Wiggins at Ault, 9 a.m. Tom or Justin Both University and HOLYOKE VS LIMON HS girls and boys basketball help with our Platte Valley are 3A schools. 145 lbs. — Mosenteen was pinned in 5:40 by here with Wiggins, 2 p.m. for more Coach Dusty McConnell Ahren Schubarth. information said it was good for the 160 lbs. — Martinez was pinned in 1:40 by MONDAY, FEB. 15 Holyoke wrestlers to see the Keon Bandy. No school. Beginning tougher competition that’s 170 lbs. — Carrasco was pinned in 0:59 by JH wrestling at Akron, 2 out there. Ky Bandy. p.m. Against Platte Valley, four 182 lbs. — Ponce was pinned in 0:50 by Gaige JH girls basketball with matches were wrestled with Hilferty. Sedgwick County at Farmer Program Platte Valley claiming all Ovid, 4 p.m. the wins. The Broncos also HOLYOKE VS STRASBURG claimed 10 wins by forfeit in 145 lbs. — Mosenteen was pinned in 1:07 by TUESDAY, FEB. 16 •฀Below฀Market฀Interest฀Rates weight classes that Holyoke Spencer Nuttall. 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On Feb. 2, they lost to Byers TEAM 14 6 20-30 13 66 Kammer noted that the 66-59. They lost their first Scoring By Quarters Dragons played really good league game to Yuma 91-48 Holyoke 13 11 14 21 — 59 defense, especially in the on Feb. 5. The Dragons beat Byers 14 21 17 14 — 66 fourth quarter, when they al- Merino on Feb. 6 by a score of lowed only five points. 47-41 to secure a league win Holyoke 48, Yuma 91 “We have not shot free and bring their overall record In their first league game throws extremely well this to 3-3. of the season at Yuma Fri- season,” Kammer said, point- Coach Marcus Kammer day, Feb. 5, Holyoke strug- ing out that the Dragons were said the week held quite a few gled to keep pace offensively 50% from the line against obstacles, considering the with the Indians, who sank Byers and 52% against Yuma. schedule of three consecutive nine 3-pointers in the first While they were 10 for 19 from road games. half to lead the Dragons the free throw line against THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS “We played a lot of games in 49-35. Merino for 53%, Kammer was a short period of time,” Kam- Kaison Kinnie scored all pleased to note the Dragons mer said. He said they knew 8 of Holyoke’s points in the made six of their last seven Beckner signs with Colorado School of Mines Miles Sprague was going to third quarter, and the Drag- free throws in the fourth be out for the Byers game due ons were outscored 23-5 in the quarter. Holyoke High School senior Joe Beckner, second from left, signs a letter of intent to play football at to a medical procedure, and fourth for the 91-48 loss. Wyatt Sprague was Holy- Colorado School of Mines. He is pictured with HHS football coach Dusty Sprague, at left, and his par- Kammer pointed out that his “They came out really hot oke’s high scorer with 12 ents Bryan and Erika Beckner at right. This past season, Beckner was named to the All-Conference absence was felt as one of the from behind the arc,” Kam- points, including four 2-point first team defense list and was lineman of the year. He was also named to the All-State first team. He leaders on the team. mer said of the Indians. field goals and four free will be playing on the defensive side of the ball at Colorado School of Mines. He said that with their next “They came out more hun- throws. Weber had a career- game scheduled Friday, Feb. gry than we did, and we got high 11 points on two 2-point- 12 with Akron, the Dragons punched in the mouth.” ers, two 3-pointers and one will be using the time to get Kammer pointed out that free throw. Miles Sprague Mental Health healthy, refocus, make adjust- Yuma played a fast-paced also had 11 points, including The Holyoke School District wishes to thank ments and work on different game, and he said the Drag- four 2-pointers and three free the local community for passing the bond in player rotations moving ons reacted well to the throws. First Aid is forward. pressure and made in-game Miles Sprague led the Drag- November 2020 which funds a greatly-needed “We are going to take a long adjustments, but the deficit ons in rebounds and blocks Feb. 25 renovation project at the high school. look at things on film and in was out of reach. with 10 and two, respectively. Mental health challenges practice to try to get two big Kinnie had a career-high 18 Johnson led the team in steals — such as depression, The bond will supplement a grant awarded league wins this week and points to lead Dragon scorers with three and had eight re- anxiety, psychosis and by the Colorado Department of Education turn a three-game losing with eight 2-pointers and two bounds. Miles Sprague, Wyatt substance use — are shock- streak into a three-game win- free throws. Sprague and Johnson each ingly common in the U.S. BEST program for approximately $4 million in ning streak,” Kammer said. Wyatt Sprague led the Drag- had two assists. Centennial Mental construction upgrades to the existing facility. ons with nine rebounds, and Health Center provides Holyoke 59, Byers 66 Ethan Johnson had seven. Holyoke 47, Merino 41 Mental Health First Aid The Dragons’ first game of Johnson led in assists with Statistics 2 3 FT F TP courses to prepare commu- The construction will be performed the week was kept close in the three, and he and Sprague Kinnie 0 0 0-2 1 0 nities with the knowledge throughout the summer of 2021. first quarter, ending with the had one steal each. Weber 2 2 1-2 0 11 and skills to help individu- Bulldogs leading the Drag- M. Sprague 4 0 3-5 2 11 als who are developing a Community members who have an interest in ons 14-13. Byers outscored Holyoke 48, Yuma 91 Rojas 3 0 0-2 3 6 mental health problem Holyoke 21-11 in the second Statistics 2 3 FT F TP W. Sprague 4 0 4-6 3 12 or experiencing a mental participating in the construction of this project, quarter to take a 35-24 lead Kinnie 8 0 2-4 2 18 Johnson 1 1 2-2 2 7 health crisis. as a skilled laborer or as a trade contractor, at halftime and began to pull Weber 1 0 0-2 0 2 TEAM 14 3 10-19 11 47 Centennial Mental away to lead the Dragons 52- M. Sprague 0 0 7-13 5 7 Merino Health Center will be host- are encouraged to attend an informational 38 to start the fourth quarter. Rojas 1 0 1-3 2 3 TEAM 10 4 9-11 19 41 ing a cost covered Mental meeting at Holyoke High School. Dragon offense began to G. Sprague 0 0 1-2 0 1 Scoring By Quarters Health First Aid Course come back in the fourth, pull- W. Sprague 2 1 2-3 4 9 Holyoke 12 13 10 12 — 47 virtually Thursday, Feb. ing to within three points at Johnson 1 1 3-4 2 8 Merino 15 10 11 5 — 41 25, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. via Thursday, Feb. 18 60-57 with just over a minute TEAM 13 2 16-31 15 48 secured Zoom. left in the game. The Dragons Yuma JV, C teams play For more information or 5-6 p.m. scored one more 2-point field TEAM 21 12 13-17 28 91 Holyoke’s JV team beat to register, contact Ma- goal, but the Bulldogs made Scoring By Quarters Byers 33-8, lost to Yuma 75-27, randa Miller at events@ Please RSVP in advance by six of their last eight free Holyoke 17 18 8 5 — 48 and beat Merino 39-24. The centennialmhc.org by email to [email protected]. throws of the game to clinch Yuma 29 20 19 23 — 91 HHS C team lost to Yuma 28- Friday, Feb. 12, or call 970- the 66-59 win. 19 in two quarters of play. 520-5603. Wyatt Sprague had a Holyoke 47, Merino 41 career-high 26 points in the The Dragons were able to Upcoming action game, leading Dragon scor- even their league record at 1-1 Dragon basketball will ers. He had eight 2-pointers, and snap a three-game losing host Akron on Friday, Feb. two 3-pointers and sank four streak after defeating Merino 12, with games beginning out of six free throws. Ethan 47-41 Saturday, Feb. 6. at 4 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. Johnson netted 14 points on The Rams jumped out to 13, they will host Wiggins. seven 2-pointers, and he had an early 15-7 lead in the first Games will start at 2 p.m. The two assists to lead Holyoke. quarter, but an offensive run Dragons will travel to Caliche Wyatt Sprague also led the by Holyoke narrowed the lead on Tuesday, Feb. 16, for games Dragons in rebounds with 11. to 18-14 early in the second, starting at 4 p.m. Alejandro Rojas and Aaron helping to set up a tied game Holyoke’s home games will Sierra each had one block, at halftime, 25-25. allow a total of 125 fans — 75 ROOFING | SIDING | WINDOWS | GUTTERS and Sierra led the Dragons Merino started the second for Holyoke and 50 for visit- with six steals. half with an 8-0 run, but the ing teams. Each player will INSURANCE Dragons battled back. Cash be allowed a certain number EXPERTS! Holyoke 59, Byers 66 Weber made a 3-pointer at of guests, whose names will Statistics 2 3 FT F TP the third quarter buzzer, and need to be on the gate list Kinnie 1 2 1-2 3 9 Holyoke trailed 36-35 at the ahead of time to be allowed Weber 1 0 0-0 3 2 start of the fourth. entry. Hail Damage? WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR CLAIM COVID-19 NUMBERS Let us do your estimate now. We are currently UPDATE Don't forget to scheduling for Spring 2021. 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Painting Positions Available: The desired skills for this position include the ability to •Steel-Vinyl Siding-Soffit-Fascia TREE KING LPN: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus* learn quickly, excellence in both verbal and non-verbal •Glass Repair RN: $3,000 Sign-On Bonus* •Garages & Garage Door/Openers Jon King *Sign-on bonus available for full-time communication, proficiency in the use of technology 970-466-4282 employment with 1-year commitment (word processing and spreadsheets, e-mail and internet), •Vinyl Windows proven problem solving skills, motivated and proactive •Decks & Fencing—Wood or Vinyl Call for Free Estimate Submit application to: Hillcrest Care Center, Attn: Chandra Savage, 360 Canyon self-starter, ability to work in a team environment, successfully plan Ridge Drive, Wray, CO 80758, 970-332-4856. You can pick up an application and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and ability to represent in the front office, call to have one mailed or fill out our online application at Phillips County in a highly professional manner. Salary range $37,271.24- hillcrestcare.org. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. EOE. Call 970-854-2811 to submit a classified ad! $45,376.58. Full benefit package. Application is available at the Admin- istration office, 221 S. Interocean Ave., Holyoke, CO, or online at www. phillipscounty.colorado.gov. All applications must be submitted no later than Feb. 26, 2021. Equal Opportunity Employer. CHASE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HAS THE We service FOLLOWING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Heating all brands.  Administrative Assistant to the & Cooling Boilers, Furnaces and Central Air Board/CEO Sales & MONDAY YUMA SHEET METAL LLC  Family Practice Physician Service TUESDAY 712 Evergreen, Yuma, CO 80759 Own Resources Operating, LLC has an opening THURSDAY 970-848-2389  Lab Technician (MLT-ASCP) for a Lease Attendant. Experience in the No Charge for Mileage It's Hard to Stop a Trane  Radiology Registered Technologist operation and production of oil and gas wells  Registered Nurse - Medical & Surgery preferred but not required. Must have a good driving record and some basic computer Apply online at: www.chasecountyhospital.com experience. Competitive wages and benefit HOUSE CHASE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & CLINIC package. Compensation based upon experience. PO Box 819, Imperial, NE 69033 FOR SALE To apply, please contact 970-332-3585. 318 S. Reynolds Ave. — Holyoke Nice home within walking distance to high school. 3 BR, 2 bath, sprinkler Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our lobby system, 1-car garage, newly remodeled bathroom, new floors and newer is CLOSED. Applications can be windows, doors, siding and roof. Includes washer, dryer, stove and refrigerator. Asking Price — $127,000 emailed, faxed or mailed via USPS. Oscar & Estella Dominguez Call Oscar: 970-520-4459 (cell), 970-854-5120 (home) Lighthouse Real Estate Julie Wiebke, Realtor • 970-580-9262 • [email protected] HELP Paula Carper, Broker Associate • 970-520-5426 • [email protected] Derek Russell, Broker Associate • Ag Specialist • 308-414-1944 If you have been watching our ad, you have noticed that we have had a busy few months WANTED and sold all but one of our residential listings. If you are thinking of selling, please contact Service Manager us, as we would love to sell yours for you. Service Technician 800 E. Denver, Holyoke • www.yourlighthouserealestate.com Parts Specialist We offer health insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, SOLD OUT health savings account and competitive wages of current listings. Looking for sellers who would like a quick sale. With historic low interest rates, we have more buyers than sellers. Give us a call for a FREE market analysis. Central Plains Equipment LLC Sully Team Realty LLC www.sullyteamrealty.com • [email protected] 280 N. Sunflower Dr., Holyoke, CO 80734 • 970-854-4535 Olga Sullivan, Broker, 970-520-5705 Jeff Sullivan, Broker, 970-520-2740 116 W. Denver St., Holyoke, CO

TAX Preparation Calendar of Specialists' Services 1001 E. Johnson St., Holyoke, CO (970) 854-2900 Available in Holyoke — Call for Scheduling Information Melissa Memorial Hospital currently Please call for appointment Cardiovascular Institute J. Drury, M.D. (970-526-8181, fax 970-526-8178) ...... Tues., 2/23 has the following openings: COAG (Coumadin Clinic): Family Practice Clinic Tax Season Hours D. Doorn (970-854-2500)* 7 a.m.-noon ...... Wed., 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 Controller FT Dietitian EMT-Paramedic FT Monday-Thursday J. Levy, M.Ed., RD, LMNT (970-854-2241) ...... Wed., 2/10, 2/24 10 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m., Cathy Sullivan General Surgery LPN Night Shift FT, PT and Per-Diem Dr. Hartman (970-854-2241) ...... Fri., 2/12, 2/26 Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Chas Reynolds Dr. Davis (970-854-2241) ...... Tues., 2/16, 2/23 Physical Therapist FT Oncology Dr. M. Stone (970-652-2780, fax 970-652-2797) ...... Fri., 2/26 OR RN FT and Per-Diem Call if you need a later time. Orthopedics RN Night Shift FT, PT and Per-Diem M. Hajek, M.D. (970-854-2241) ...... Wed.-Thurs., 2/17-18 Tax Returns — Individual, Corporations, Dr. J. Schopp (970-854-2241) ...... Thurs., 2/11, 2/25 Podiatry Melissa Memorial Hospital was selected a Top 100 Healthcare Partnerships; Electronic Filing. Dr. J. Yakel (970-854-2241) ...... Mon., 2/22 to work for in 2019. We strive to provide the best quality and Also Bookkeeping & Payroll Services *Please call this number to make an appointment patient experience that we can. We value integrity, collaboration, A nominal administrative fee will be charged for all MD and DO clinic visits courage, service, passion, and ownership. For more information, 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 Chas’ Accounting Service opportunity provider and employer. 129 W. Emerson — Holyoke — 854-2900 1001 E. Johnson St.—Holyoke, CO—854-2241 THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10, 2021 9

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Republican River Water Ken’s Tax Service Conservation District (RRWCD) wishes to officially give public Ken Skipworth, Owner notice that the RRWCD does NOT have a tax levy as shown on the Kit Carson County tax rolls. This • Computerized Tax Preparation is INCORRECT. The only fee that the RRWCD has on the tax roll is • Bookkeeping the $14.50/irrigated acre for ir- rigated land in the District bound- • Payroll & Quarterly Reports ary. Please contact the Kit Carson County treasurer for clarification • IRS Audit Representation of your tax roll. If you have any questions, you can also contact Deb Daniel, RRWCD general man- 106 Park View Dr. — Sterling, CO 80751 ager, at the district office located at 410 Main St., Ste. 8, Wray, CO, or by calling 970-332-3552 or 970-630-3525. 571-1908 Published Holyoke Enterprise First Publication: Feb. 10, 2021 In back of Phillips Co. Abstract, 202 S. Interocean Last Publication: Feb. 17, 2021 Fri. & Sat., 12-13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS HHS students walk to ‘Fight the Funk’ Students at Holyoke High School are pictured taking a few laps through the JR/SR high school hallways Monday, Feb. 8. Pictured from left, in front, are Aspyn Kinnie, Grace Roberts, Aleida Millan and Leslie Carrasco. Damari Perez is pictured behind the first row, at center. The event kicked off a walkathon scheduled to run through Thursday, Feb. 11. Participating students gathered pledges from individuals and businesses in the community and are keeping track of their steps through Feb. 11. The goal of the walkathon is to “Fight the Funk,” and boost students’ physical activity and mental health. Additionally, funds raised will be used toward the purchase of a new sound system for the new gym. “OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS Children’s book ‘EagleHorse’ AND MANAGE YOUR inspired by author’s granddaughter OWN SCHEDULE” BY ANDREW NYGAARD After he wrote the plot, he THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE began to think about what If you don’t have a K-Lawn Dealer in paintings he needed to accom- your area, we are looking to add a few Contact us today at Ron Nordyke of Chappell, pany the story. quality dealers to our 10-state network. Nebraska, remembers telling Nordyke said the illustra- Key benefits include: 8 0 0 - 4 45 - 9116 his granddaughter when she tion process took six or seven YOUR JUNK. Or visit us online at was very young that he was years, and he made drawings k-lawn.com/np going to write a children’s and took photographs to use THEIR K-Lawn Dealers earn the extra income book. as inspiration for the final that makes a great family life possible. His granddaughter is paintings. now in high school, and she Throughout the process, TREASURE. • Earn up to $50,000 in supplemental income became the inspiration for Nordyke said he continued to each summer Nordyke’s book, “Eagle- get ideas and encouragement Advertise your garage sale in the classifieds! • Provide income stability for your family Horse,” which he wrote and from family and friends. He • Manage your own lawn fertilization, weed and illustrated. Her family is of said they helped with tasks insect control business Lakota Sioux heritage, and such as editing, reading the In Print & Online • Part-time or full-time, you decide and manage EagleHorse is a family name. text aloud to give him another 970-854-2811 • 130 N. Interocean your own schedule “EagleHorse” is the dream- perspective and more. [email protected] like journey of a young girl “I have learned a lot who befriends a horse and an through the process,” he said. eagle. They act as her guard- “I’m appreciative of all the ians and guides during her Ron Nordyke recently published help and encouragement. It journey. “EagleHorse,” which was in- wouldn’t have been what it is Nordyke said he tried to spired by his granddaughter. He without all the help.” make the book reflect life’s wrote and illustrated the book, Nordyke said his grand- journey, which includes show- which includes 19 paintings. daughter received the ing the good as well as the finished book as a Christmas struggles. direction they might lead. gift this year, completing the As a painter with a degree “I’m not afraid to let things task he set out to accomplish in art, Nordyke is no stranger simmer,” he added. over a decade ago. to the artistic side of things. The book has 38 pages and To purchase the book or get He did upholstery work for 19 19 paintings, and Nordyke more information, visit www. years before teaching art in said the entire process took rnordyke.com or email rnor Chappell for 23. He has been about 13 years to complete. [email protected]. painting regularly for over 20 years. When he started writing the book, Nordyke said he would wake up with ideas in Chevrolet the middle of the night and Buick write them down, piecing GMC together the plot as he went. “It was kind of a long pro- Dodge cess,” he said, adding that it Chrysler took about a year or two to get Julie Peckham Jeep the general idea of the plot. 970-595-0792 Ram Nordyke said part of his [email protected] creative process is to let his Ford ideas take hold and follow the For all your New and Pre-Owned vehicle needs Lincoln

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At the Skillet Restaurant, Random Acts of KindnessBe Day is next the Wednesday, Feb. 17,I and stu-inof it and KIND snap a photo. Be the I in KIND photos are being shared on we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day dents at Holyoke JR/SR High School are already spreading kindness social media to promote kindness at the school and beyond. Pic- on Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14. in their own ways. A large, colorful display is set up in the junior tured above, from left, are eighth graders Dahira Castillo and Grace high commons area, and students are encouraged to stand in front Whisenhunt, and below, Emma Sprague and Layna Wear.

Saturday, Feb. 13 5-8:30 p.m. In addition to our regular dinner menu, guests can choose from a special Valentine’s dinner menu featuring prime rib, shrimp, steak and shrimp, and branzino sea bass. These entrees include salad, baked potato and chocolate lava cakes.

Sunday, Feb. 14 8-11 a.m. We will be featuring Valentine’s breakfast specials. Y Red Velvet Pancakes with eggs and bacon Y The Hillbilly with biscuits and hash covered with sausage gravy and eggs on top Y Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Sunday, Feb. 14 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. We will be featuring a special Valentine’s themed Local dinner: fresh fruit, salads, broasted chicken, heart- shaped honey-garlic chicken breast, steak and Advertising veggies, shrimp, cod, wild rice, loaded mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls and dessert. That The Skillet Sticks Restaurant

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THE HOLYOKE ENTERPRISE | JOHNSON PUBLICATIONS Traffic lights get tuneup Holyoke stoplights received an upgrade Jan. 29. The lights got new back plates and visors and are ex- pected to hold up better in high winds. They also got reflective 2-inch strips around them to make them more visible in a power outage situation.

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