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Holyoke Housing Authority (HHA) was one recent Colorado recipient of federal stimulus money. HHA director Corey Zeiler discussed the projects completed this summer using stimulus money. Tasks included installing a new sprinkler system, vinyl fences and pa...
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After nearly 33 years, 25 of which he has been in the driver’s seat, John Schneider will retire from Bank of the West on Thursday, Aug. 6. Brian Gales will take over as president/branch manager the following day.
Schneider got his start with banking in...
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Since 1997, Holyoke’s Paquimé Folkloric Dance Group has been amazing audiences with brightly colored costumes and elaborate dances, and their performance Thursday, July 30 was no exception.
Under the instruction of Alma Nuñez, the group celebrates di...
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Cash for clunkers. A phrase used and heard by many the past few weeks. A program through the government, cash for clunkers is another attempt to help stimulate the economy as well as helping people purchase new environmental friendly vehicles.
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As the 2009 Phillips County Fair came to an end this Sunday, July 26, Fair Board President Sherry Mari felt fairgoers left pleased with the changes to Fair. Although the biggest change—the new event center—has yet to be completed, smaller changes adde...
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Holyoke Elementary School Principal Jennifer Kral resigned July 21, accepting a position as principal at Beaver Valley Elementary in Brush.
Supt. Bret Miles said Kral was very up-front with him, telling him about job applications she made and when she wo...
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“It’s a really great experience,” sums up the opportunities that Morgana Silva, Emmanuel Opoku Yeboah, Chris Ansu Gyeabour and Williams Besong have had in Holyoke the past several months. They are four of 10 workers from all over the world who are ...
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Trees, shrubs and plants. Things of beauty to many. Trees provide shade, privacy and that little extra something to the yard. Shrubs, flowers and plants do the same.
Trees have been around forever. Most towns throughout the United States have those trees...
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WARNING: Read This
Have you read any good tool operating manuals lately? Me neither.
If you’ve purchased a power tool recently you know what I’m referring to: those instructions that are written in four languages and the English version is the harde...
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Before you stock-up for college and dorm room needs, make sure you have a game plan to spend wisely on everything from textbooks to software to food.
“Buying textbooks, decorating a dorm room and feeding a college student can add up, so be aware of stu...
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While the county was busy enjoying fair activities with friends and family from surrounding towns, Rick Potter, of Haxtun, had a reminder of his own of why living in a small town can really be great.
Seven weeks ago, Potter was working on the farm. While...
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Dr. Dillard Griffith, who served as a doctor in Holyoke from 1963-1968, has written an autobiography and will be featured at a book signing at Inklings Book Store in Holyoke Thursday, July 30 from 3-5 p.m.
“Up Divide Hill” is the title of Dr. Griffit...
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Friday, Aug. 7 Brian Gales will begin a new chapter in his banking career when he takes over as president of Bank of the West in Holyoke.
Gales, a native of the Sterling area, has been a financial advisor with the bank for nearly two and a half years and...
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Use of cover crops in farming systems to improve soil fertility will be the major topic of the Aug. 7 farm tour at the Dennis Demmel farm north of Grant, Neb. in Perkins County. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. with registration beginning at 1 p.m. The t...
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Whether it is 1930 or 2009, one thing is always true—women want to look beautiful. Yes, beauty salon technology has changed dramatically over the years, but just like hairdresser Misti Redman said, “No matter what, women will still take time to have t...
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Holyoke City Council members met Tuesday, July 21 for a short meeting with little on the agenda.
One topic of discussion came during the Mayor’s report. Mayor David Nygaard mentioned he had received a complaint about camper parking at the RV Park in to...
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Regent Park claimed this year’s overall grand champion honors at the Phillips County Fair Parade Saturday, July 25.
Parade entries followed this year’s fair theme “Keepin’ It Country.” The Regent Park float fit perfectly, complete with a big re...
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Livestock projects featured in entries at the Phillips County Fair represent significant responsibility on the part of FFA and 4-H exhibitors.
All participants are winners. Those earning Grand Champion (GC) and Reserve Grand Champion (RGC) honors for the...
