1976 — The Holyoke Town Band, directed by Jeff Davis, provides music during the Homesteaders Park dedication ceremony on Colorado Day, Aug. 1, 1976. The park has been a Centennial project of the Phillips County Centennial-Bicentennial committee. It honors the direct descendants of Phillips County homesteading pioneers who still own homestead land.
Five Years Ago
Feb. 23, 2012
The U.S. Drought Monitor map, released Thursday, Feb. 2, indicates that nearly all of eastern Colorado is currently experiencing some level of drought.
The Joy Mission is now offering Positive Plus classes each Wednesday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at 401 W. 3rd St. in Julesburg.
Every day on Colorado roadways, first responders put their lives at risk to protect the public — especially while on the side of the road.
Guests at the Feb. 11 “Titanic Grandeur” event are transported back in time to 1912 as they embark on a voyage to raise funds for Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation. Pictured from left, Amy Einspahr, Annie Stephens, Gayln Einspahr and Allen Einspahr enjoy a social hour before an evening of delicious food, auctions, dancing and more at Phillips County Event Center. —Johnson Publications photo
Regent Park’s Julie Kotch holds her breath waiting to see if her boat will make it across the finish line first in the Iceberg Escape game. —Johnson Publications photo
Not only were the decorations, food and entertainment of titanic extravagance, the community support of Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation’s annual Legacy Event lived up to its “Titanic Grandeur”
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