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Fort Morgan Museum...........5Agriculture..............................7Jackson Lake.......................... 9Glenn Miller SwingFest.......10Morgan County hunting......12Calendar................................13

Brush/Morgan County, Colo.

Brush Rodeo.........................15Calendar................................16

Logan County, Colo.North Sterling State Park....18Calendar................................20Suppers at Sunset.................21Overland Trail Museum......22Tourist Information Center.23Hunting.................................24Fishing...................................25Sterling Xpress.....................26

Washington County, Colo.Akron Swimming Pool Park29Calendar................................29

Regional Map..................30-31

Phillips County, Colo.Holyoke Swimming Pool ....33Calendar................................33Holyoke Golf Course...........34Ballyneal Golf Course..........36F&H Golf Course.................37Haxtun Fishing Pond...........37Haxtun Corn Festival...........38Phillips County Raceway.....40Dandelion Daze....................41Summer activities.................41Phillips County Fair.............42Old Fashioned Sat. Night....42

Yuma County, Colo.Prairie Chicken Tours........ 45Calendar............................... 45

Sedgwick County, Colo.Julesburg Reservoir.............47Museums and history..........48Julesburg Dragstrip............. 49Recreation and attractions..49Calendar................................50

Cheyenne County, Neb.Cabelas.................................53Fort Sidney Museum ..........54Calendar ...............................54

Keith and DeuelCounties, Neb.

Lake McConaughy...............56Calendar................................56

... is arrangedbeginning withMorgan Countycommunities fromthe west and thenhighlighting eacharea heading east.

We hope you enjoy

your time with us.

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duced by six northeast Colo-

rado newspapers.

Akron News-Reporter69 Main Ave.

Akron, CO 80720

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Brush News-Tribune109 Clayton St.Brush, CO 80723

970-842-5516

brushnewstribune.com

Holyoke Enterprise130 N. Interocean

Holyoke, CO 80734

970-854-2811

holyokeenterprise.com

Julesburg Advocate108 Cedar St.

Julesburg, CO 80737

970-474-3388julesburgadvocate.com

Journal-Advocate504 N. Third St.

Sterling, CO 80751

970-522-1990

journal-advocate.com

The Fort MorganTimes

329 Main St.

Fort Morgan, CO 80701970-867-5651

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ExploreON THE COVER: Canoe phototaken on the South

Platte River between

Dodd Bridge and

Snyder Bridge by Tom

Goss, Brush

Motocross photo

taken at Sweeney

Cycle Park by Tom

Goss, Brush

Barn/peoplephoto taken by Krista

Juhl, Julesburg

Bald Eagle photo

taken near Snyder by

Lora Kingcade,

Snyder

Sunset East of

Woodrow photo taken

six miles south of

Woodrow and four

miles east by Leon

McCauley, Woodrow

ON THIS PAGE:

Rainbow photo

by Denise Smith,

Holyoke

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FORT MORGAN, BRUSH, ORCHARD MORGAN COUNTY

Photo contest runners-up

Stacey Poland

Barb

Bauer

Keith Rundall

Karen Blake

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Big changes at Fort Morgan Museumhe drastic changes inFort Morgan Museumthat started in 2012 likely

will be completed by June of2014.

The permanent exhibits inthe museums upstairs Eastand West galleries were com-pletely redesigned, thanks tocommunity donations andgrants from many founda-tions.

The full redesign is expect-ed to be open to the public inearly June 2014.

The major exhibits redesignproject started with the first

phase in the West Gallery inthe fall of 2012 and reopeningin the fall of 2013.

The redesign of the EastGallery exhibits began in thefall of 2013 and will be com-pleted in late May of 2014.

SeeMUSEUM, pg. 6The frame is up and ready for the ceiling to go over the Hillrose Soda Fountain exhibit in the Ea

Gallery Fort Morgan Museum, shown here March 27, 2014.

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MUSEUM from page 5

But even with all of the con-struction, painting and electri-cal work, there always wassome part of the museum thatwas open.

Temporarily shifting olderexhibits from the then-closed

galleries to the Lower LevelGallery at times allowed visi-tors chances to see them dur-ing the construction work inthe upstairs galleries.

That way, visitors were stillable to experience some of the

museums collection andexhibits even during theheight of the constructionwork, according to RedesignProject Manager AndrewDunehoo.

We didnt want to be entire-ly closed at any point, he said.

With the reopening of theupstairs galleries with the new

exhibits, Fort Morgan Muse-um likely will be able toresume using the Lower LevelGallery for travelling and spe-cial exhibits.

The new Ranching exhibit at Fort Morgan Museum, shown here Jan. 29, 2014, includes artifacts, explanatory signs, portraits,

cutout images and quotes, as well as having a set of drawers with different types of barbed wire.

If you goWhat:Fort MorganMuseum & LibraryWhere: Located indowntown Fort Morgan at414 Main St., about onehour northeast of Denveron Interstate 76.More info:Call 970-542-4010 or visitwww.cityoffortmorgan.co

Fort Morgan Herit

Foundation Presid

Don Ostwald, left

points out to Dr.

Kevin Lindell an e

Fort Morgan docto

represented in th

new opening exhi

in the West Galle

at Fort Morgan

Museum on Jan.

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Area rich with ag productsN

ortheast Colorado pro-duced a large chunk ofthe $8 billion in crops

and livestock sold in the statein 2012.In Colorado, about 59 per-

cent of the agriculturalincome comes form livestockand about 41 percent fromcrops, which are often grown

s feed for livestock, said Mor-an County Extension Agentarlin Eisenach.Colorado farmers also help

eed the world, exporting

ore than $2 billion of prod-ucts last year.

Agriculture continues to bea vital part of Coloradosfuture, playing a unique role inits economic strength and pro-viding more than 108,000 jobs,which is about 4.5 percent ofthe Colorado workforce.

The northeastern part ofColorado holds the top pro-ducing ag counties of the

state, with Weld County pro-ducing $1.5 billion in agricul-tural commodities in 2012,

uma County producing $711million worth, Morgan Coun-ty County $494 million and

Logan County $442 million.However, the value of agri-

cultural products to the state

is much higher than just rawcrops and livestock by them-selves.

Beef packing plants and oth-er ways of processing food

SeeAG, pg. 8

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corn fie

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34 nea

Dodd

Bridge

Road.

Tasha Weaver, tax credit allocation manager for the Colorado

Housing and Finance Authority, peers through the window at the

cows being milked Jan. 30, 2014, at Quail Ridge Dairy

southeast of Fort Morgan.

Located at

1010 W. Platte Avenue

Fort Morgan, Colorado

And

501 Edison Street

Brush, Colorado

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AG from page 7

means that agriculture actual-ly contributed $20 billion tothe states economy in 2012,according to the ColoradoDepartment of Agriculture.

Fort Morgan is home toCargill Meat Solutions, which

uts, packs and distributeseef from about 2 million headf cattle each year to supply

he beef market.

In 2009, Logan County had25,000 head of beef cattle, thelatest year listed. In 2012,Morgan County had almost19,000 head and SedgwickCounty had 5,500 headaccording to the National

Agricultural Statistics Service.In addition, Morgan County

is the second-largest dairyproduction county in Colora-

do, with 30,000 producingmilk cows delivering 81 mil-lion pounds of milk last year. Agallon of milk weighs aboutfive pounds.

Leprino Foods uses much ofthe milk to produce mozzarel-

la cheese for pizzas, sweetcream, whey and other prod-ucts in its Fort Morgan facili-ty. Many common grocery

store products contain Leno ingredients.

Morgan County also duced more than 2 milbushels of wheat in 2almost 9.7 million bushelcorn for grain and 132

tons of hay.Logan County produced

million bushels of wheat 167,000 tons of hay in 201

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Jackson Lake State Parkoffers a weekend or vaca-tion getaway suited to a

day trip, weekend or anextended vacation.

Sandy beaches are a bigdraw. The park offers every-thing from picnicking to activewatersports like boating, jetskiing, waterskiing, windsurf-

ing, sailing and parasailing,fishing, swimming, hiking andall-terrain vehicle riding.

Year-round fishing andcamping abound at JacksonLake State Park northwest ofGoodrich.

Rainbow trout, wiper, chan-nel catfish, Northern pike,walleye, crappie and perch areavailable to challenge anglersskills.

For the hunter, there aresmall game, upland birds andwaterfowl and archery hunt-ing for deer.

Hunters are asked to always

check park regulations beforehunting.

Birds of many species callJackson Lake home, and baldeagles migrate through thearea. The park has a naturetrail.

An off-highway vehicletrack for all-terrain vehicles

and dirt bikes, available year-round, is located near thesouth entrance.

Jackson also offers boat,snowmobile and OHV regis-trations.

The park has 260 campsitesin seven campgrounds, includ-ing a group area that is avail-

able for groups reservinminimum of 12 sites. Facilinclude a coin-operated sher building and a laundrymarina offers groceries, and rental boats.

A group picnic area is available for reservatieach vehicle must havparks pass.

Some sites have electricand 135 sites are open yround. A multi-purpose rois available for rental in Sandpiper Campground vices building.

There is a visitors cewith a bookstore; the ceincludes a conference area

Camping reservations be made online www.parks.state.co.us ortelephone at 1-800-678-226

Group area, multipurproom or conference area ervations are available bying the park at 970-645-255

Jackson Lake offers a wide array of water sports, camping and

other recreational opportunities.

Jackson Lake offers

WATER GETAWAYSWATER GETAWAYSTim Brass of Fort Collins setdecoys under the full moon a

dawn as he prepares for a

morning duck hunt near

Jackson Lake State Park.

The Denver Post file photo

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Famed musiciansMARKG

lenn Miller has left hismark on his formerhometown of Fort Mor-

gan both literally and figu-

ratively.The auditorium at Fort Mor-

gan High School and a smallpark next to the towns histor-ic City Hall both bear thename of the famed big bandmusician.

And so does a festival heldevery June.

Headlining this years GlennMiller SwingFest, June 19-22,is the Glenn Miller Orchestra,

a descendent of the band Mill-er headed up back in the1940s.

The group will appear at adance the evening of Satur-day, June 21.

Several other musicalevents are planned, including

a clinic for high school stu-dents.

The Platte Valley Band,which is an ensemble of local

musicians, is also scheduledto play during the festival.

The evening of June 20 willhave a dinner show featuringJack Benny and GeorgeBurns in a show titled Heav-enly Laughter, when Clar-ence, Angel Third Class fromthe Pearly Gates Entertain-ment Department, returns toearth to try and earn FirstClass Wings. His current task

is to escort two of the enter-tainment worlds biggestpranksters Benny andBurns as they try to cleartheir prior mischievous behav-ior from their heavenlyrecords. If successful, allthree return to make theworld laugh again!

Historic tours of Fort Mor-gan are also slated during thefestival.

There will be a Volks Marchsponsored by the SunriseOptimists Club.

Ron Pflug, who is active inthe jazz ensemble, got theidea for the walks from similarevents he and his family haveparticipated in.

There is no set startingtime; those going on the walksimply check in at City Parkbetween 9 a.m. and noon onJune 21.

Many people who partici-pate in such events collectmementos from them, Pflugnoted.

A fly-in at Fort Morgan air-port the morning of June 21features numerous aircraft,some of them of World War IIor older vintage.

Miller expert Alan Cass, a

longtime employee of the Uni-versity of Colorado, will deliv-er a program on the musicianon the morning of June 22.

Alton Glenn Miller was born

SeeMILLER, pg. 11

Courtesy photo

Glenn Miller was a musician,

arranger, composer, andbandleader in the swing era.

He was one of the best-selling

recording artists from 1939 to

1943, leading one of the best

known big bands, the Glenn

Miller Orchestra.

GlennMillerSwingFestSchedule ofEventsThursday, June 19

Music in the Park - DowntoFort Morgan; MCC Platte Vley Band: 7 p.m. No Charg

Friday, June 20Band Clinic for High SchooStudentsDinner, Dancing and ShowGolden Trombone Dance CpetitionShow: Heavenly Laughter -Benny Fiddles while GeorgBurns; A Salute to Jack Be

and George Burns: 6 pm -pm $45/person

Saturday, June 21Fly In at Fort Morgan Airpow/Lions Club Breakfast ($person for breakfast); 7 a.No ChargeJubilee in the Park: 10 ampm No Charge; Old FashioPicnic in the Park with musgames, contests, food andcrafts; Cake Walks, Sack R

es, Business Team Tug OWars, Lunch with a CelebrBingo, Touch a Jeep, Re-entors, Talent ShowVolks March Sunrise OptimClub; Starts in City Park DotownHistoric Tours: 11 am andpm No ChargeDinner at our Featured Restaurants: Order from Memprices vary

orDinner on the Bridge: CockParty at one of our HistoricHomes, followed by a multcourse dinner on the HistoRainbow Bridge and chaufservices; Hosted by TheRoots Group $100 per perDance to the World FamouGlenn Miller Orchestra: 8 p$45/person

Sunday, June 22

Sunday Brunch w/HistoricPresentation on Life of GleMiller by Alan Cass: 11 am$30/person

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MILLER from page 10

in Clarinda, Iowa, on March 1,1904.

He got his start in music inNorth Platte, Neb., severalyears later when his fatherbrought home a mandolin which Glenn traded for an oldbattered horn.

Miller later moved to FortMorgan, refining his musicalskills during his high schoolyears there.

He was once found playinghis horn on a school roof lateat night.

Miller was also a standoutleft end on the school footballteam and a member of the

yearbook staff.He also started a groupcalled the Mick-Miller Five and missed his graduationbecause he was playing a gig.

In 1923, he entered the Uni-versity of Colorado buttraveled a lot to auditions andplayed whenever and wherev-er he could. Soon he droppedout of CU to pursue his musi-cal career.

He toured with severalgroups, landing a spot in Losngeles with Ben Pollocks

group.One member of that band

was Benny Goodman.After marr ying his college

sweetheart, Helen Burger, in

1928, he spent the next threeyears in New York City as afreelance trombonist andarranger.

Miller recorded with the

likes of Tommy and JimmyDorsey (who used singerBing Crosby), Goodman andGene Krupa.

In 1934, he became themusical director of the DorseyBand, then organized the RayNoble Orchestra.

He first recorded under hisown name in 1935, thenformed his own band in 1937.

That group folded, but afterhe hit on the idea of forming a

unique sound with a clarinetplaying the melodic line withsaxophone support, he triedagain in 1938.

That group broke atten-dance records up and downthe East Coast and soonrecorded such hits as Tuxe-

do Junction, In Mood and Pennsylv6-5000.

He had a Moonlight Snade radio series.

The band was in the Sun Valley Serenade in 1that movie introduced thelion-selling ChattanoChoo-Choo.

World War II broke oulate 1941, and musicians other young men started ting draft notices.

Miller went into the UArmy in 1942 and assigned to the Army Specist Corps, where he modeized the army band.

He was transferred intoArmy Air Corps, whereorganized the Glenn MArmy Air Force Band.

In late 1943, he went to Eland to realize his goaentertaining the fightroops.

There, the band engagemore than 800 performanin less than a year.

In the fall of 1944, the bwas scheduled to go on a week tour of Europe.

Miller flew ahead to marrangements, boardingplane on Dec. 15 and never seen again. His planbelieved to have crashed the English Channel, possfrom concussions from bomdropped there when a boing mission was aborted.

Couples move to the music June 21, 2013, at the Country

Steak-Out in Fort Morgan. Dancing was a big part of a jam-

packed evening of entertainment on the second night of the

Viaero Glenn Miller SwingFest.

The Glenn Miller Jazz Clinic Band was formed of music students from Northeast Colorado who

had studied with Nathaniel Berman, left, during the Viaero Glenn Miller Swing Fest.

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Hunting opportunities

ABOUND IN COUNTYABOUND IN COUNTY

Morgan Countys abun-dant natural resourc-es along with habitat

management provide some ofthe best hunting Colorado hasto offer.

The habitats managed byColorado Parks and Wildliferetain high densities of nativewildlife which makes the hunt-

ing experience more reward-ing.Pheasant, quail, whitetail,

mule deer and antelope are allpresent and huntable in thefarmland and high-prairie sec-tions of Morgan County. Thelarge game diet of corn andgrasses promotes excellentbody and antler size.

Hunting opportunities alsoexist for river bottom deer and

turkey.Morgan County is Colora-dos most established water-fowl hunting grounds locat-ed along the Platte RiverValley. Morgan County lies in

the direct path of these migra-tory birds.

The majority of accessiblehunting lies in Weldon Valley,Brush, Brush Prairie Ponds,Cottonwood, Snyder, Elliottand Jackson Lake.

However, there is a largeportion of walk-in accesshunting areas that are man-aged by the CPW. These landsare usually open for huntingunless the farmers are har-vesting.

An atlas that is filled withmapped locations along witheach property regulations canbe found at www.wild-life.state.co.us.

One thing to keep in mind

when heading out to hunMorgan County is that all plic hunting properties hsome kind of regulations.

It is important for huntercheck out the website beftheir arrival or they couldgoing home disappointed.

Hunters can get all of thquestions answered by ving the Colorado Parks Wildlife website or they visit one of the field offiThe CPW has a field oflocated in Brush at 122 E.

son St.The office is open Mon

through Friday from 9 a.mnoon and 1 to 5 p.m. The loCPW office phone numbe970-842-6300.

The Denver Post file p

Tim Brass of Fort Collins works his duck call at sunrise during a morning duck hunt near Jacks

Lake State Park.

The majority of accessible huntinglies in Weldon Valley, Brush, Brush

Prairie Ponds, Cottonwood, SnyderElliott and Jackson Lake.

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Fort Morgan calendar of eventsMay 2014

Thursdays 4 - 7 p.m. FortMorgan Farmers Market,

Beaver Avenue, betweenMain and State streets. Runsthrough September.

June 2014

Golf tournaments all sum-mer. Go to www.quail-dunes.com.

Summer concert season inFort Morgan City Park on

hursdays at 6:30 p.m.

June 13-14 Relay for Lifeof Morgan County, LegionField, Fort Morgan.

June 14 Morgan Countyntique Tractor and Power

Show (AMA Complex) 6 a.m.to 5 p.m., Brush

June 19-22 Glenn Miller

SwingFest, Fort MorganJune 28 Brush! Rush! 5K

run, walk, rollerblade race,Brush

July 2014

July 2-4 Brush Rodeo,Morgan County Fairgroundsin Brush

July 4 Brush Indepen-dence Day parade, fireworksdowntown Brush

July 4 Wiggins Fourth ofJuly Blowout, Wiggins TownPark

July 5 BobStock con-certs, Fort Morgan City Park

August 2014

August 4-7 MorganCounty Fair at Morgan Coun-

ty Fairgrounds in Brush

August 22-24 PrairieBiker Rally, Morgan CountyFairgrounds, includes motor-cycles, bands and kick boxingcompetition

September 2014

Sept. 14 AlzheimersMemory Walk, starts at Fort

Morgan City Park

Sept. 19-21 Pedal ThePlains bicycle tour throughWiggins, Fort Morgan andSterling.

Sept. 19-21 Fall Harvest

Car Show, downtown FMorgan

Sept. 26-27 Oktober

and Car Show, downtBrush

October 2014

Oct. 31 Trick or TrTrail events in downtown FMorgan

December 2014

First week Fort MorChristmas Parade, downtoFort Morgan

All month long Chmas Capitol of the Plevents in Fort Morgan

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Brush Rodeo to celebrate

60TH ANNUAL EVENTC elebrating its 60thannual rodeo, membersof the Brush Rodeossociation have planned for

its best celebration yet in2014.

As it has for the past num-ber of years, the 2014 BrushRodeo will include threenights of event, July 2-4, with

a full day of slack eventsscheduled for Thursday, July. Also on the agenda are anrt show set up in the Markrndt Event Center, mutton

bustin and Princess Rides forthe younger generation, aRodeo Royalty competition, afree BBQ on Tuesday, July 2,along with the annual BrushLions Club pancake breakfastfrom 6 to 10 a.m., the 26th

annual East Morgan CountyLibrary Quilt Show andriends of the Library Bookale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and

Independence Parade at 10a.m. on Friday, July 4.

Bringing three days ofevents to an explosive closewill be a Fantastic Fire-works display, coordinatedby the Brush Volunteer FireDepartment on July 4. The

display will begin shortly afterthe last rodeo event.

The Brush Rodeo Associa-tion is commemorating thisyears event by producing acommemorative belt bucklewhich will be available for saleon the rodeo grounds allthree nights.

New to this years event,will be country music by TheLuke Wayne Band, who willperform on Thursday, July 3,from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on thefairgrounds. This event is freeto the public, as part of 60years of the Brush Rodeo.

The history of Brushsannual 4th of July Rodeo is, inessence, the history of Brush.

While it was officially orga-nized in 1954, the roots of thecelebration go back to theturn of the century the lastcentury.

Around 1900, local cow-boys, farmers, their wives andgirlfriends would meet for the

holiday in a pasture just westof the present Memorial Parkfor a day of picnicking andhorse racing.

In 1924, a group of busi-

nessmen led by J.R. Ryland Alonzo Petteys chased land near that pastfor a park. They gave the lto the town, and residebuilt a grandstand and laida new track. The AmerLegion staged the first roand race meet in 1925. Lathe show became a commty project with volunworkers and professiorodeo performers.

Pari-mutuel betting on hes was legalized in Colorin 1949, and that year Brheld the states first sevent. The new horse rawere not, however, held stly in conjunction with towns annual IndependeDay festivities.

It wasnt until 1954 thatBrush Junior ChamberCommerce began sponsorthe event, and todays celetion format was born.

Since that time, speevents have come and gonincluding pie-eating contesoftball grudge matchbeard growing contegreased pig chases and cchip hurling competitionbut the essence stays same.

Featured events this ywill include roping and rodeo competitions beginnat 7 p.m., July 2-3-4. On Julslack events will begin a.m. and will include baracing, calf roping, team ring and bulldogging or stwrestling.

Concluding the holiday rodeo festivities will be fireworks sponsored by Brush Rodeo Associatwith the cooperation assistance of the Brush Vunteer Fire Department.

Many will do their best to stay on a bronc during the 60th annual

Brush Rodeo. Events will begin at 7 p.m. on July 2, 3 and 4.

Winding up three days of rodeo events, members of the Brush

Volunteer Fire Department will shoot off "Fantastic Fireworks"

over the Brush sky on July 4 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds.

The display will begin immediately following the last event that

night.

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Brush Calendar of EventsMay 2014

May 14-17 Family Camp-

ers & RVers at the MorganCounty Fairgrounds.

une 2014

June 7 Fishing is Funay at Wacker Pond.

June 14 Morgan Countyntique Tractor & Powerhow (AMA Complex), 6 a.m.

o 5 p.m.

June 21-22 Brad Amackoftball Tournament.

June 28 Brush! Rush!isit www.brushcolo.com for

nformation and registration.

July 2014

July 2-4 60th Annual

Brush Rodeo

July 3 The Luke WayneBand, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. MorganCounty Fairgrounds.

July 4 East MorganLibrary Quilt Show, LionsClub Breakfast, Parade at 10a.m. Fireworks at dusk.

July 10-14 State Cal Rip-ken 10 and Under Tourna-ment, Brush.

July 15-19 Brush Parks& Recreation Week.

July 17-21 State DLegion Baseball Tournament,

Brush.

July 22 Customer Appre-

ciation Free Barbecue, EastMorgan County Library Park,5:30 to 7 p.m.

August 2014

Aug. 4-8 Morgan CountyFair, Morgan County Fair-grounds, Brush.

September 2014

Sept. 26 Car Show-Cruise In, 6 p.m.

Sept. 27 Oktoberfest,downtown Brush, 10 a.m. to 5p.m.

Eben Ezer Lutheran CCenters Fall Festival, 8 a.m1 p.m., Carroll Building

November 2014

Shop Brush First campabegins.

December 2014

Dec. 6 Brush HSchool Craft Show.

Dec. 13 Free kids moat Sands Theatre, 1 p.m.

Dec. 15 Free kids moat Sands Theatre, 1 p.m. lowed by Santa Party at Carroll Building, 2:20 p.m

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Recreation options on

LAND

& WATERCamping, fishing, hunting, boating, birding and morNorth Sterling State Park (http://bit.ly/JwGtQ0) isgateway to fun and relaxation, located just a sho

drive from Sterling in Logan County.A boaters paradise, this 3,000-acre irrigation reservo

offers great coves and fingers to explore during the sprinand summer months. Anglers, boaters and water skierenjoy the water all day, while land lovers hike, bike or pinic.

The park offers two boat ramps: one at the north end an

one at the south. Plan to launch your boat at a scheduleinspection time, or be prepared to show valid pre-inspetion documentation prior to launch.

On the northwest side of the reservoir, Darby Arm offeexcellent wiper fishing. The far west end of Darby Armends in a shallow marsh with great opportunities for willife watching. Great blue herons and other wetland birdare often found here, hunting for small fish or feeding ounderwater plants for dinner.

To the southwest, Cunningham Arm is longer and narower than Darby. Be careful of Goose Island, a shalloarea marked by buoys at the mouth of Cunningham. Th

far west end of Cunningham is bordered by sandstoncliffs, offering cool shade for a quiet picnic lunch on youboat, and an interesting look at the geologic processes thdeposited the many layers of sandstone that make up th

SeePARK, pg. 1

The 3,000-acre North Sterling Reservoir offers plenty of

room for boaters to share the water.

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421 N. 4th St. 522-9700

Parks, Lbrar & RecreatonAdmnstraton 522-9700Overland Tral Museum 522-3895

Parks, Cemeter & Forestr 522-2619

Recreaton Center 522-7882

Recreaton Dvson 522-7882

Sterln Publc Lbrar 522-2023

Publc WorksAdmnstraton 522-9700

Code Enforcement 522-9700

Servce Center 522-2619

Bllns 522-9700Wastewater Plant 522-4804

CiTy OF STERLiNg

and

Fire Department410 N. 5th St. 522-3823

Police Department421 N. 4th St. 522-3512

Loan Count Sherffs Ofce110 Riverview Road 522-2578

youth Servces522-6599

EMERgENCy 9-1-1

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PARKfrom page 18

bedrock of the North Sterlingregion.

By boat, check out DarbyPoint and Rookery Point on thewest side of the reservoiracross from the dam. Theseshady areas offer fine shore-

line fishing and a cool place torest with a picnic.

North Sterling is open tofishing year-round. The reser-voir is an excellent warm-waterfishery, featuring walleye, crap-pie, perch, bass, bluegill, trout,catfish, tiger muskie, wiper andnorthern pike. Walleye andwiper under 15 inches inlength must be returned to thewater immediately. Pleaserefer to the Colorado FishingRegulations published annual-ly by Colorado Parks andWild-life for a complete listing of sizerestrictions and possessionlimits.

The Visitor Center has asmall retail store offering ice,irewood, sodas and water dur-ng the spring, summer andall. Be sure to bring your fish-ng license and boat fuel.

For those who prefer to stayn land, natural surface trails

xtend more than three milesrom the Inlet Canal southwestlong the shoreline to a trail-ead on County Road 29.

Cycling enthusiasts mightnjoy a quiet prairie trail ridelong the reservoirs 3.5-mileouth Shoreline Trail. Horsesre allowed along the Southhoreline trail, south of the

nlet Canal and footbridge. Allf North Sterlings trails are for

non-motorized access only.Prairie wildlife is abundant in

the park, on the ground and inthe air. Land-based animals ofall sizes and species call thepark home, from prairie dogsto coyotes, badgers, deer andantelope. In the air, park visi-tors may spot a wide variety ofraptors, including goldeneagles, ferruginous hawks,red-tailed hawks, northernharriers, and American kes-trels, among other types ofbirds. A complete Bird Species

List can be found on the parkwebsite or at the Visitor Cen-ter, and guided bird walks canbe arranged by calling 970-522-3657.

Hunting is carefully man-aged and permitted duringestablished seasons from the

first Tuesday after Labor Daythrough the Friday beforeMemorial Day and is not per-mitted from the dam or areasnorth of the dam. Hunting areamaps are available at the Ster-ling Visitor Center and southentrance brochure kiosk.Method of hunting is restrictedto bows and arrows, or shot-guns firing birdshot.

The park boasts three camp-

grounds with a total of 141campsites. It can accommodatethe largest motor homes aswell as the smallest pup tents.

Elks Campground, at thenorth end of the park, offers 50developed campsites including30-amp electrical hookups,shade shelters, picnic tablesand fire pits. A centrally-locat-ed camper services buildingoffers a meeting room, flush

restrooms, coin-operatedshowers and laundry facilitiesfrom April to October. Thecampground is open year-round, but the water systems

are winterized from October toApril to prevent freezing.

Just inside the SouthEntrance, Inlet Grove Camp-

ground offers 50-amp electrhookups, shade shelters, nic tables and fire pits, andsites have a high-use tent pTents may also be pitchedthe grass near the campInlet Grove Campground

closed seasonally from Octo May 1.

Chimney View Campgrooffers basic, non-electric casites. Each site includepullthrough driveway, a shshelter, picnic table, fire and a high-use tent pad. Temay also be pitched on grass near the campsite. Tcampground is open and avable for reservations on weends only from Memorial weekend through Labor weekend.

View fees and make resetions for any of the cagrounds online at http://bitICIZDI.

Mike Alosi/ Courtesy photo

North Sterling State Park boasts three campgrounds, with

amenities ranging from fully developed RV camping sites to

basic, non-electric pull-through sites like this one at Chimney

View Campground.

Our out of state tuition

rates just went

We are a comprehensive 2 year liberal arts schobut our signature programs include: Wind Technology Automotive/Diesel Technology Agriculture Sciences/Equine Programs Sports Medicine/Nursing Fire Science

Sterling, Colora

Go towww.njc.edu formore information or call1-800-626-4637 and ask foradmissions.

Stopandsee thebeautiful bronzestatuesonourcampus.

DOWN!Another great reasonto check us out.

Dr. Jay Lee,College President

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Logan County CalendarMay 2014

Memorial Day weekend North Sterling State Park

summer activities begin.

June 2014June 6-7 Relay For Life,

Logan County CourthouseJune 14 High Plains

xpo, Draft Horse Show andractor Pull, Logan CountyairgroundsJune18-22 Colorado

tate Firefighters Convention,terling

uly 2014Fridays July Jamz, Logan

County Courthouse Gazebo.ree concerts.July 4 Heritage Festival,

Overland Trail Museum.

July 4-6 Colorado Flat-landers Rod Run, PioneerPark. www.coloradoflatland-

ers.comJuly 26 Crook Fair

August 2014July 31-Aug. 10 Logan

County Fair

Aug. 23 Walk to EndAlzheimers, Columbine Park,Sterling.

September 2014Sept. 20-21 Sugar Beet

Days, Logan County Court-house Square

Sept. 19-21 Pedal thePlains, pedaltheplains.com.

Sept. 21 Fleming FallFestival

Sept. 28 For Peetz Sake

Days

October 2014

TBD Merino Fall FestivalTBD Sweet Adelines

Windsong Chorus Concert

TBD Chamber of Terror

November 2014Nov. 27 Turkey Trot,

Sterling

Nov. 28 Light the Night,Logan County CourthouseSquare

Through December Hometown Holidays, Sterling

TBD Community CaringHands Trivia Contest

December 2014Dec. 4 Parade of Lights,

Sterling

TBD Master ChoConcert

TBD Sweet Adel

Windsong Chorus ChristConcert

February 2015TBD NJC Hoops Ho

coming

TBD Hospice of Plains Benefit Hog RoasAuction

March 2015TBD NJC Auto Show

Toy ShowAll month long Ster

Public Library Quilt Show

April 2015TBD Art Walk, Sterlin

Homestead NE, LLEach Ofce is Independently Owned & Opera

(970) 522-0999

328 MaiN St., StErLiNg

www.StErLiNgSHoMES.CoM

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broker/associate

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Located at120 Main street

Sterling, Colorado

970-522-2700

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Agritourism businessfeatures local food

on historic siteW

hen Peggy Swedlundwent to an agritourismworkshop at the Exten-

sion Office in February 2013she thought, I could do that,

nd the idea for Suppers Atunset was born.

Agritourism is just, itsarmers and ranchers on theirff season or just looking to

expand and give people anappreciation of what wereabout, she explained.

The Colorado Departmentof Agriculture defines the termas activities, events and ser-vices related to agriculture thattake place on oroff the farm orranch, and that connect con-

sumers with the heritage, natu-ral resource or culinary experi-ence they value. TheCDA notes that the 2007USDA Ag Census identifiedsome 679 Colorado farmsoffering agritourism and recre-ational services, totaling nearly$33 million in farm income.

When Swedlund heardabout the concept, she thoughtthe Swedlund ranch near

North Sterling Reservoir,known for its historical signifi-cance, would be the perfectplace to invite people to experi-ence some historical elegance.

Inviting people to come seetheir ranch isnt somethingnew for the Swedlunds. Overthe years theyve had foreignexchange students and peoplefrom all over the United Statescome to their ranch. Peggy

Swedlund sees this as just anopportunity to have more peo-ple come.

Their mission statement forthe business is to give ourguests an appreciation of the

beauty and the culture of theplains of Colorado.

Groups that come to theranch experience a meal withall Colorado food, served on alinen-covered table in the pas-ture outside of the homestead

on the property. The table isadorned with crystal glass-ware and fine china.

Swedlund said she tries tokeep the food as local as possi-ble. She said she has learned alot by talking to different peo-ple when she goes to buy localproduce and other things forher meals.

That is my intent as thesedinners go on: to serve Colora-

do food and to really have itkind of from the field to thetable, she said.

In addition to enjoying ameal, guests listen to Kent givetalks on the homestead preser-

vation, the conservation ease-ment they have or water andhow beneficial it is.

Theres also time to walkaround the homestead, takephotographs, watch for birdsand even look over some fos-

sils and Native American arti-facts that can be found on theranch.

She noted those who havecome to her suppers have talk-ed about how nice it is to justbe out in nature, just listen tothe birds in silence and see thebeauty.

Its what people want; theywant to, I think, come back totheir heritage and the basics

and they want life experiencesand thats what were offering,is a life experience.

For more information con-tact the Swedlunds at 970-522-7037.

Courtesy PhotoA linen covered table with crystal glassware and fine china

outside the homestead on the Swedlund Ranch makes the

perfect setting for Suppers at Sunset.

ru

2014 Logan CountyFair & Rodeo

Sterling, Colorado

Logan County Fairgroun

July 31-

August 1

Miss Rodeo Logan County Conte

Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m.

Gary DeSoto Building

EastCheyenneGasStorageNightSh

ChrisYoungDanielleBradbery

WithSpecialGuest

8p.

Saturday,Augus

www.LCFAIR.org

NextEra Energy ProBull Ridin

Tuesday, Augus7 p.m.

This is bull riding

to the extreme!

There is never a

dull moment at the

NextEra Energy Pro

Bull Riding when

you pit skilled riders

full of guts against

2,000 pounds of

raw animal power.

Dick Stull MemorialPRCA Rodeo

&Thursday, August 7

Friday, August 87 p.m.

Two nights

PRCA act

- Both nigh

consist of

variety of ro

events fro

bronc ridin

barrel raci

and ropin

Sunday,

August 10

DDRA De molition Derby

5:30 p.m

The Logan County Fair ends with a ban

and a crash and a screech - with the DD

Demolition Derby.For More Information or T

Buy Tickets, Visit Us on th

Web at:

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www.LCFAIR.org

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Stories from history to

PASS ONhe Overland Trail Muse-

um reopened in April2014 after a nearly seven-month closure due to flooddamage from historic floodingin September 2013 on theSouth Platte River.

Restoration and repairs costhundreds of thousands of dol-lars, but nearly all of the workwas complete when the muse-um reopened its doors forguests during regular busi-ness hours. The reopeningcoincided with the arrival of aspecial traveling exhibit fromthe Smithsonian Institute thathas inspired a new catch-

phrase Everybody has a

journey story. Whats yours?-- and permanent, evolvingexhibit at the museum. TheLogan County Journey Storiesexhibit showcases individualswho have been interviewedfor the Hartway Oral HistoryProject, created in honor ofMarion Red and Ruth Hart-way, to preser ve the stories ofLogan County residents.

The focus of the museum ison preserving and sharing thehistory of the Overland Trailand the heritage of the earlysettlers who traveled it. Itemswe have here were items the

first settlers brought withthem and items donated bytheir families, said museumcurator Kay Rich.

Since its beginning as aWorks Progress Administra-tion (WPA) project, additionsto the original building havetransformed it into a show-case of natural history, nativesand settlers.

It is home to a one-of-a-kindRural Electrification of Ameri-ca exhibit in the Dave Hamilbuilding. The museum hasalso acquired over the years acollection of area historicbuildings some of themoriginals, some reproductions that form a village in themuseum courtyard. The vil-lage exhibit is a collection ofseveral buildings that includethe Stoney Buttes one roomschool, a county EvangelicalLutheran Concordia Church,Dailey Country Store, a black-smith shop, a barbershop,Karg Barn, as well as the

ATSF caboose and boxdepot on the south side ofmuseum. The former pshop was heavily damagethe flood; the museum plto construct a new buildingthe east side of the musegrounds on higher grounhouse the restored eqment.

Art lovers may also apprate two murals, found insthe machine sheds on north end of the musegrounds, that reflect the aragricultural roots.

The High Plains EducaCenter, which was dedicain the fall of 2011, featuinteractive exhibits on people, geography and indtries found in the area. Tbuilding also includes a lameeting room that canrented for private functand classroom space for cdrens programs.

For information on hoand fees call 970-522-3895

The Brick

Bros. Far

Mural brin

art depictan histori

Crook-are

farm with

pieces of

antique fa

equipmen

from the

Overland

Trail

Museum

collection

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A welcomeplace to stop

For many people, thephrase road trip meanstwo things: lots of time in

the car and a variety of restau-rants.

Of course, there are also themany sites and experiencesthat come with the trip, butthe trip is often made betterby the places where a familystops. Some of the rest stops,once known for their rusticapproach, are now more likean oasis on the highway.

The Tourist InformationCenter in Sterling offers cleanamenities, a view of the SouthPlatte River and the wildlifearea around it. The center isstaffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

n weekdays, and on someaturdays, with volunteers

who come to work excited tomeet people coming in fromthe road and in need of direc-tions.

The Tourist InformationCenter offers numerous pam-phlets and magazines onupcoming events in the areaand throughout the state. Inaddition, the Center offers amap of Sterling that definesthe business district and otherLogan County communities.

A large electronic billboardoutside the center, alongHighway 6, offers information

about services available inSterling and upcoming com-munity events. Maps of theLiving Tree sculptures loca-tions are available in the Infor-mation Center.

Get a quick

history of the

Sterling area

from this sign

outside of the

Tourist

Information

Center at the

Interstate 76and US Highw

6 interchange

Sterlings his

is rich in even

that include

Indian battles

and explorati

along the

Overland Trai

branch of the

Oregon Trail.

Overland Traiwas used by

hunters and

prospectors

seeking the

Colorado Roc

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Hunting plentifu

in Logan CountyL

ogan County is truly a par-adise for the avid sport-man, touting world class

fishing and also providing bothsmall and big game hunting.

Dove, quail, ring-neckedpheasant, rabbit, raccoon, bob-cat, coyote, deer and prong-horn are the areas most popu-lar game. The land is vast andLogan County is prime huntingground.

The North Sterling Reser-voir is home to some of the bestgoose hunting, boasting pre-mier flights of Canada andsnow geese. Hunting is permit-ted September through May.

Proctor, which is 24 milesnortheast on Highway 138, is apopular site for quail, pheasantand waterfowl hunting. Andthere are a number of proper-ties in Logan County that par-ticipate in the Walk in AccessProgram, which allowslicensed hunters to use theirland for the hunting of smallgame, waterfowl or furbearers.

Some other areas huntersmay wish to check out areDuck Creek and Red LionRanch, both located in theCrook area, and both have res-ervations coming off this year.

Also, Bravo State WildlifeArea is under new regulationsthis year that dont make hunt-ers check out and allow wide-

open hunting seven dayweek.

But, before you set outyour hunting trip, make syou have met the state requments, available on the Coldo Parks and Wildlife webwww.wildlife.state.co.us. Hers are required to completapproved hunter educacourse and purchase a hunlicense. Except for big gaturkey license, and the Coldo Waterfowl Stamp, a temrary authorization num(TAN) may be substitutedthe license(s) purchased fodays from the purchase dThe TAN is all the sportsmwould need for one- or fivefishing or small game hunlicenses. TheCPW websitean easy application processonce the license has been chased, they are usually maout within 24 hours. If you nyour license immediately, Cprovides the TAN licensescan be printed off on a hocomputer.

Hunters should also chthe specific land regulationsthe area they plan to hunt

state properties, whether itstate wildlife area, state tarea or land in the private pams, have regulations of sokind. Some state propertiesdo require reservations.

The Bravo State Wildlife Area has new hunting regulations thi

year.

BAPTIST

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

OF STERLING

915 South 8th Avenue

(corner of Columbine Street

& South 8th Avenue)

Sterling, CO 80751

Telephone: 970-522-9002

Pastor John Roberts

Sunday Worship Schedule:

8:30 a.m. Traditional Service

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

for all ages10:45 a.m. Contemporary

Service

Wednesday evenings

6:30 p.m. (Sept. - May)

Awana - Age 4 through 8th

grade

CATHOLIC

ST. ANTHONY

Our Mission: May Christs

grace renew us to exercise

His gifts. (see Rom 12:4-6)

Rev. Robert L. Wedow

326 South 3rd St.Sterling, CO 80751

(970) 522-6422

Parish Ofce Hours:Monday and Wednesday

through Friday

8:00 a.m. to noon

and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. to noon.

For Sacramental

Emergencies, please call

(970) 520-3628

Eucharistic Celebrations

Mon., Wed., Thur. andSat.-7 a.m.

Saturday Vigil - 5 p.m.Sunday - 7 a.m. & 9 a.m.

Tuesday - 5:30 p.m.

Friday (during school year)

8:30 a.m. (summer) 7 a.m.

Sacrament of

Reconciliation:

Saturday:

3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

St. Anthonys CatholicSchool: (970) 522-7567

www.saintanthonysschool.org

SACRED HEART

Peetz, Colorado

Eucharistic Celebrations:

1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday,

Saturday Vigil - 7 p.m.

2nd and 4th

Sunday - 11 a.m.

SAINT CATHERINE

OF SIENA

Iliff, Colorado

Eucharistic Celebrations:

1st, 3rd & 5th

Sunday - 11 a.m.

2nd & 4th Sunday,

Saturday Vigil - 7 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST

CHRIST UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

4th & Main

Sterling, CO 80751

(970) 522-2910

www.sterlingchristumc.org

Rev. Ed Bigler Ill

Sunday worship hours:

8:15 a.m. Chapel

Communion

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Sunday School for all ages

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Bruch

10:30 a.m. Worship

Summer Worship time:

May 27th - Sept. 2nd

9:00 a.m. worship

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIANCHURCH

130 S. 4th St.

Sterling, CO 80751

970-522-2708

www.rstpressterling.org

WORSHIP 10:30 a.m.

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Get a line on goodfishing spots

While water may not be

the first thing thatcomes to mind whenlooking across the miles offarm land and open prairie inLogan County, the fact is thereare plenty of great fishingholes. You just have to knowwhere to look.

The Jumbo Reservoir, whichesides in both Logan andedgwick Counties, holds

1,570 acres of water. Anglers

an expect quality fishing foralleye, smallmouth bass chan-el catfish and beautiful rain-ow trout. Fishing pressure isenerally low. The Jumbo State

ildlife Area also offers boatamps, picnic areas, primitiveestrooms, camp sites, hikingrails, wildlife viewing and iceishing in the winter months.he state wildlife area is locat-d on County Road 95, two

iles north of Highway 138.As of 2011, regulationsrequire that anyone ages 19-64using the Jumbo or PrewittReservoirs SWAs, who do nothold a current hunting or fish-ing license, must purchase auser permit for $36.

The Prewitt Reservoir is alsomanaged as an SWA by Colora-do Parks and Wildlife. It islocated in Logan and Washing-

ton counties on Highway 6. Atfull capacity, the Prewitt holds2,431 acres of water, which hasan abundance of walleye, saug-eye, channel catfish and blackcrappie fish. Anglers may alsocatch wiper, northern pike andrainbow trout. Amenitiesinclude a boat ramp, picnicareas, primitive restrooms,camp sites, hiking trails andwildlife viewing areas.

The North Sterling Reser-voir located on County Road 46is known for a high number ofwiper, but anglers can expect tocatch walleye, saugeye, chan-nel catfish and black crappie

fish as well. The reservoir

holds 2,880 acres of water.Amenities available at NSR areinformational kiosks, boatramps, picnic areas, modernrestrooms, RV hookups, tentcamping and hiking trails.

The city of Sterling alsooffers its own fishing spot. TheOverland TrailRecreation Areaon Riverview Drive, acrossfrom the Visitor InformationCenter, will be stocked with fish

this year, according to theCPW. Flooding of the SouthPlatte River last fall damagedthe dock and polluted thewater; the city will reopen thearea to anglers once officialsdeem it safe.

Fishing license are availableonline at wildlife.state.co.us.

All boaters are reminded thatthere are mandatory inspectionrequirements to help prevent

thespreadof zebra and quaggamussels and other aquatic inva-sive species.

Boats should be clean,drained and dry in betweeneach time they are launched.

Resident boaters must pass astate-certified boat inspectionif:

You have traveled outsideof the state to boat.

You have launched on any

of the Colorado lakes or reser-voirs where mussels havebeendetected.

You must submit to aninspection for aquatic nuisancespecies prior to leaving thebody of water.

You enter a reservoir whereinspections are required. Rov-ing patrols will randomly staffreservoirs where permanentinspection stations arent cur-

rently in place.Out-of-state boaters arerequired to pass an inspectionbefore launching in any Colora-do lake, reservoir or waterway.

Pizza Hut

224 West Main

Sterling, CO 80751

Sun. - urs.

11:00 - 9:00Friday and Saturday

11:00 - 10:00

Pizza, Sandwiches, Pasta, Salad Ba

Bullys Pub & Grub

206 N. Logan Avenue

Fleming, CO 80728

Tues. - Sat.11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Steaks, Seafood, Salads, Sandwiche

(970) 265-2215

Baja Tacos231 Broadway Street

Sterling, CO 80751

Mexican Specialties,

A home town favorite

(970) 522- 5563

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New collegiateteam finds

HOMEBASE

Some of the best collegiatebaseball talent fromaround the country will

be making the trek to Sterlingthis summer. The Sterling

press baseball team has offi-

cially joined the Mountain Col-legiate Baseball League for itsinaugural season.

The MCBL is a summer col-egiate baseball league that fea-ures teams from Coloradoand

yoming. The Xpress will joinhe Casper (Wyo.) Cutthroats,he Cheyenne (Wyo.) Grizzlies,nd the Northern Colorado

(Johnstown) Toros for the 2014CBL season the leagues

10th year of existence andill play its season opener onriday, May 30, at Plainsmenield.Sterling will play a 48-game

season, give or take exhibitionames, with an average of 24ome games and 24 awayames. Singlegame ticket pric-s will be $6 for adults, $4 for

senior citizens and children5-12 years old, and free for chil-

dren under five years old.Games will be played at 6:35.m. during weekdays, whileunday games will be played at

1:35 p.m.The Sterling Xpress, and thether three teams in the

CBL, provide players from all

across the country that com-pete throughout all levelsof col-lege baseball to play for teamsthat operate like professionalminor league teams and pro-vide professional conditonslike: using wooden bats and

playing in front of fans and pro-fessional scouts in quality facili-ties.

This team is going to givethe community a level of base-ball that nobody has seenaround here. They are going tobe college level kids playinghere and kids that are possiblylooking at extending theircareers, said one of the teamsowners, Tom Kiel. The level of

baseball that (General Manag-er) Bryan Shepherd is going tobring to this town nobody hasseen. Its going to be a lot fun.

The Xpress ownership groupwas able to coordinate fieldimprovement plans with NJCand was able to fund lights for

the field, which were put up onApril 11. Kiel said the fieldimprovements for this year arethe first steps in what is a planto build a complete sports com-plex on the Plainsmen Fieldsite for all levels of community-wide sports activities.

Xpress home schedule6:35 p.m. Friday, May 30: Vs.

Cheyenne Grizzlies6:35 p.m. Saturday, May 31:

Vs. Cheyenne Grizzlies1:35 p.m. Sunday, June 1: Vs.

Cheyenne Grizzlies6:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 4:

Vs. Northern Colorado Toros6:35 p.m. Thursday, June 5:

Vs. Northern Colorado Toros6:35 p.m. Friday, June 6: Vs.

Northern Colorado Toros6:35 p.m. Saturday, June 7:

Northern Colorado Toros6:35 p.m. Monday, June 16:

Vs. Gem City6:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 17:

Vs. Cheyenne Grizzlies6:35 p.m. Wednesday, June

18: Vs. Cheyenne Grizzlies6:35 p.m. Friday, June 20: Vs.

Casper Cutthroats

6:35 p.m. Saturday, JuneVs. Casper Cutthroats

1:35 p.m. Sunday, JuneVs. Casper Cutthroats

6:35 p.m. Monday, JuneVs. Casper Cutthroats

3 p.m. Thursday, July 3:Cheyenne Grizzlies (Fourt

July special event)

6:35 p.m. Tuesday, July 8Casper Cutthroats

6:35 p.m. Wednesday, JuVs. Casper Cutthroats

6:35 p.m. Thursday, JulyVs. Casper Cutthroats

6:35 p.m. Friday, July 11:Casper Cutthroats

6:35 p.m. Saturday, JulyVs. Northern Colorado Tor

1:35 p.m. Sunday, July 13Northern Colorado Toros

1:35 p.m. Sunday, July 20Gem City (double-header)

6:35 p.m. Tuesday, JulyVs. Cheyenne Grizzlies

Playoffs: July 28-AugusDates to be determined.

Lights were installed in the outfield at Plainsmen Park in

April 2014 in anticipation of the Sterling Xpress inaugural

season.

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PLAY in

Skygrazers by Brad Rhea

Visit all 14 Sculptures:Maps Are Available

LeAnn Rhimes2011 L.C. Fair

Calendarof Events

Calendarof Events

January July

February

August

March September

AprilOctober

MayNovember

June December

Time for annual passes atSterling Recreation Center

Chili Bowl Arts Event NJC Homecoming Festivities NJC Jackpot Rodeo

Heritage Festival Flatlanders Car Show July Jamz Crook Fair Sterling Xpress Baseball

Logan County Fair & Rodeo

Sugar Beet Days

Fleming Fall Festival RMXA Motocross

Chamber of Terror Merino Fall Festival For Peetz Sake Day Sweet Adelines Windsong

Chorus Concert

Turkey Trot

Hometown Holidays Community Caring HandsTrivia Contest

Hometown Holidays Sterling Parade of Lights Fleming Festival of Lights Sweet Adelines Windsong

Chorus Concert Master Chorale Concert

NJC Auto Show & Toy Show

Public Library Quilt Show

The Art Walk RMXA Motocross Red Cross Your Heart Our

Hands Benet

Crime Stoppers GolfTournament

North Sterling Reservoir

Summer activities start Master Chorale Concert

ACS Relay for Life Expo & Tractor Pull High Plains Music Fest Sterling Lions Triathlon Twilight Tuesday Movies Sterling Xpress Baseball

Great Game & Bird Hunting Logan County Fair & RodeoGreat Golfng Available

Logan County

Tourist Information: 1-800-544-8609 or 1-970-522-8962

www.ExploreSterling.com

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AKRON WASHINGTON COUNTY


Sue Brotton

Amanda Jo Rogers

Leon McCauley

Paul Threlkel

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AKRON WASHINGTON COUNTY

Make a splash in Akronhe Akron Swimming PoolPark offers a lot of optionsfor a fun and relaxing day.

he pool and park are locatedat the corner of Fourth Streetand Elm and the pool is openfrom 1 to 5 p.m. every dayexcept Saturday. The pool isopen on Sunday evenings fornight swimming and usuallyone other night. Lessons areheld three different time peri-ods during the summermonths for two weeks eachsession.

Other things at the parkinclude a skate park, sand vol-leyball court, swings, slides,climbing structures, picnictables and lots of grass wherethe kids can run and play. Inthe upper part of the parkthere are small barbecues setup, but in the lower part, takeyour grill with you or pack apicnic lunch.

Be sure and visit the Swim-

ming Pool Park or City Parklocated on Main and Fourth.

Both parks have lots of shade,plenty of tables, slides andswings and at City Park thereis a small basketball court

where you can enjoy some

time playing hoops. You canhave fun at either park and ifyou decide to take the day andgoof off, either park is the

place to visit.

Cool off in the Akron pool all summer long.

Washington County Calendar of EventsJune 2014

Akron Car Show, Akron

July 2014July 4 Annual 4th of July

Event, Otis

August 2014Washington County Fair,

Akron

April 20154-H Carnival, AkronAnnual Week of the Young

Child Carnival, Akron

HOURS:Mon-Sat: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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Akron, CO

(970) 345-0400

142Main Ave.Akron,CO 80720

Let ushandle your real estateneeds!

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[email protected]: 970.848.2900Fax: 970.848.3061www.cfbinsurance.com

Bank Referral Code: 70

Colorado Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance CompanySothern FarmBureau LifeInsurance Company, Jackson,MSReporta Claim: 800.315.5998

Abby RahmInsurance Agent

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HOLYOKE, HAXTUN PHILLIPS COUNTY


aylor Knight

Denise Smith

Sue Hodgson

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Calendar of eventsJune 6-7, 2014 Phillips Co. Relay for Life, HaxtunJune 13-14, 2014 Dandelion Daze Car Show, HolyokeJuly 19, 2014 Old-Fashioned Saturday Night, HaxtunJuly 22-27, 2014 Phillips County Fair, HolyokeSept. 27, 2014 Haxtun Corn FestivalOct., 2014 Holly Daze Craft Fair, HolyokeMarch, 2015 Holyoke Art ShowMarch, 2015 Haxtun Lions Chuckwagon Dinner

LodgingBurge Hotel

230 N. Interocean Ave., Holyoke, CO970-854-2261www.burgehotel.netCobblestone Inn & Suites

805 S. Interocean Ave., Holyoke, CO970-854-3222 or 1-888-693-8262www.staycobblestone.com

Holyoke Swimming Pool

provides year-round funFor 50 years, swimmers ofall ages have made asplash at the HolyokeSwimming Pool. The indoorfacility, located at 248 E. Kel-logg St. next to City Park inHolyoke, provides a perfectplace for year-round fun andexercisewhether kids areust learning to swim in the

3-foot section or are creating

their latest flip off the divingboard at the 10-foot end.

Withactivities every day ofthe week, Holyoke SwimmingPool has a variety of options forswimmers at any level. Openswim times are availablethroughout the year, and thoselooking for a workout can uti-

lize water exercise classes andlap swim slots.

The summer monthsinclude a schedule for swim-ming lessons. Kids can alsocompete with the Holyoke

Swim Team, which hosts aswim meet at the pool early inthe summer season. Parent/totsessions are another option toget some experience in thewater.

Warm weather is alsoopportunity for youngstermake a splash in the small wing pool located just outsideindoor pool building.

Swimming enthusiaststake advantage of a sumopen swim pass, or a minifee can be paid for genadmission.

No matter the weatherside, the swimming pool canrented for private partiesbirthdays, youth groups orer celebrations throughoutyear.

For the current schedor for more information, Holyoke Swimming Poo970-854-2513.

Holyoke Swim Team hosts its 2013 swim meet at the indoor

pool in Holyoke, which is available year-round for open swim,

water exercise, private parties and more.

142 N. InteroceanHolyoke, CO

970-854-3455Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

LoungeMon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Restaurant&

Lounge

KARDALES

SandwichesPizza Pies

Ice CreamOpen Tues.-Sat.110 N. Interocean

Holyoke

970-854-3042

Pizza p.a.d.

1-800-816-2236www.hea.coop

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RestaurantsHolyoke

El Buen Sazn116 N. Interocean, 970-854-

7777,11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 4:30-8 p.m.,

Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun.Authentic Mexican Restau-

rant,Take-out, Credit Cards

ccepted.Heidis Coffee & Bake Shop242 W. Denver St., 970-854-

2253 (CAKE)7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Fri; 8 a.m.-1

p.m., Sat.Breakfast and Lunch served

all daySpecialty cakes, coffees,

wraps, ice cream and more.KarDales Restaurant &

Lounge142 N. Interocean Ave., 970-

854-3455,7 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Sat,

Lounge 11a-2a Mon-SatFamily Style,Kids and Senior Menu, Take-

out, Credit Cards accepted.Kwik Stop115 E. Denver St., 970-854-

2233Kwik & Fresh MexiOpen 24 hours.Credit Cards accepted.Pizza p.a.d.110 N. Interocean Ave., 970-

854-3042,7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Tues.-Fri.;

Sat., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Pizza, subs and ice creamTake-out, Delivery, Credit

Cards acceptedThe Skillet Restaurant130 W. Denver St., 1/2 block

west of the stoplight. 970-854-2150.

Family Dining. Cocktailsserved. 10-2, 4:30-9 p.m., Tues-Sat; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun; Closed

Mon. and last Tues of eachmonth.

Full menu, Breakfast, Ham-burgers, Sandwiches, Chicken,Steaks, Seafood.

Take-out, Credit Cardsaccepted.

HaxtunBar-LoHwy 6, 970-774-7418,T-W-Th, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

M&F, 6 a.m.-3 p.m.Sat., 6 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Hometown Cafe serving

hometown food. Breakfast,lunch & dinner.

Breakfast served any time.Kids/Senior menu,Take-Out,

No Credit Cards.The Daily Grind106 E. Strohm St., 970-774-JA-

VA (5282)6:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. M-F

Cof fee, Lattes, Tea,Smoothies, Shakes, SpecialtyDrinks, Sandwiches, Soup, Sal-ads, Baked Goods & Gifts.

www.facebook.com/myfavor-iteplace

Holyoke Golf Clubhouse has new look

Remodeling at the Holy-oke Golf Course club-house at 415 E. Carnah-

an St. in Holyoke, Colo.,usheredin the 2014 season this

spring.The lounge on the north sideof the clubhouse features two

ew flat-screen televisions, asell as new carpet, electrical/

ights and windows. Panelingas removed, and one wall was

orn out and replaced by a bar.he wood on the tabletop of the

bar has a story of its own.It was

formerly a bowling lane at Scor-mor Lanes, which was torndown a year ago.

A new pavilion was erectedon the west side of the club-

house in time for the 2013 sea-son as another fairly new addi-tion to the Holyoke GolfCourse. Primarily used fortournament meals, the pavilionhas also scheduled graduationreceptions, birthday partiesand wedding receptions.

A city-owned course, Holy-oke Golf Course is run by a

board of directors elected fromthe membership. Gary Hussserves as superintendent/man-ager for the nine-hole coursewhich features grass greens

and grass fairways.Open year-round when the

weather allows, Holyoke GolfCoursealso hosts seniormens,mens and womens leagues inthe summers. Traditional tour-

naments include the SaturSunday Memorial weektwo-person best-ball tourand the Saturday-Sunday LaDay weekend two-per

scramble. In 2014, on SaturJune 7, the Kurtis Huss Merial Golf Tourney is scheduas a four-person scramble.

The golf club office phon970-854-3200.

The newly-remodeled clubhouse at Holyoke Golf Course was

finished in April 2014, just in time for the golf season.

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112CarnahHolyo854-FO(854-366

www.holyokemarketplace.comHours: Mon-Sat, 7-8; Sun, 8-5

HometownShoppingat its Best!

Enjoy

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from our

Deli, Bakery,Fresh Produce &

Meat Department

www.korf.netServing Northeastern Colorado

1-800-607-6401

Your full-servicecommunity bank

www.pwcbank.com128 S. ColoradoHaxtun970-774-6141

Hassler CropInsurance, LLC

Hank & Wanda HasslerMPCI & Crop Hail

112 N. Sunfower Dr.Holyoke970-854-4595

774-7234

Certified Seed CleaningCroplan Seed Dealer

Westbred Certifed Seed Whea

PAOLI FARMERSCO-O

ELEVATORCO.

Haxtun 970-774-4500800-320-6922

Holyoke 970-854-4400

Tyler & LauraKnode

www.knode-realtyauction.com

AUTO

CENTER

320 W. DenverHolyoke854-5482 office

J. Casey Blake, Manager 520-227Rena Tuell

www.wolfauto.com

HAXTUN SAV-O-MATFor all yourbrake, tires

and alignment

Right on Hwy #6

970-774-7450

Phillips CountyEconomic Development Corp.

Becoming Stronger by Working Together

Julie Worley, Exec. [email protected]

970-854-4386www.phillipscountyco.org

Oliver AgencyRebecca Oliver, Agent

507 E. 1st Haxtun774-7186

114 W. 1st Julesburg474-2112

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& Doors

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221 N. Interocean Ave.Holyoke, CO

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Enchanted MomentArt & Photography

970-854-3153

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R

anked among the bestgolf courses in theworld, Ballyneal Golf

Club is a destination clublocated between Holyoke and

ray, which was built andmaintained for a specific ideal:a private, authentic North

merican, inland links golfexperience.

Designed by architect TomDoak, the course opened tocritical acclaim in 2006 and is

now unanimously recognizedamong the very best courseson the planet, including highrankings from Golf Digest,Golf Magazine, Golfweek andother esteemed publications.

From day one, Ballynealsmission has been to deliver asingularly unique experience

for its members. By lettingMother Nature dictate the

flow through the massivechop hills of Eastern Colora-do, the courses routing allowsfor limitless options and guar-antees no two loops are alike.

According to Ballynealswebsite, www.golfballyneal.com, circa 1979, Ballyneal wasfirst and foremost a vision ofyoung, local golf enthusiast,Jim ONeal, who recognizedthe sand dunes south of Holy-

oke as being reminiscent ofthe dunes in faraway Ireland

and Scotland where golf wasborn.The dream of an authentic

links course stayed on theback burner until older broth-er Rupert ONeal brought upthe idea of building a courseto compliment the family-owned hunt club.

Doak of Renaissance GolfDesign studied, discoveredand refined the routing from

2002-2004, which startedball rolling for Ballyneal.

When members are notwalking the course, upslodges and dining opportties help them feel righhome during their stay at lyneal.

Lodging, dining and hing are open to the puupon reservation. For thimembership opportunitcall Ballyneal Golf Club at854-5900.

The sand dunes of northeast Colorado allow Mother Nature to dictate the flow of Ballyneal Gol

Course, reminiscent of the authentic links courses in Scotland and Ireland.

Top-ranked Ballyneal Golf Courseoffers authentic links experience

5,000 ft. RunwayAWOS & GPS Approach

RC Air FieldJet-A andAv-Gas Fuel available

Baseball/Softball FieldsIndoorSwim Pool

Skate ParkBeautiful In-City 9-HoleGolf Course

BeautifulCity ParkBike/Walking Path

Airport

Recreation

HeginbothamLibrary

Listedon theNational Register

ofHistoric Places

City Office970-854-2266

The Burge Hote

Taking

Pride in

Holyokes Past

We strive to remain true to

what we are, a historical hotel with

a modern twist. Come stay with us.

Reservations 1-800-352-5256 www.burgehotel.n

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Anglers welcome in Haxtunfully-stocked fishermans heaven issitting in the heart of Haxtun inPhillips County. Picnic areas, rest-

rooms and dock fishing are just some ofthe amenities that welcome visitors to

this modern fishing hole.Anglers can visit the pond year-round

to fish at their leisure and hook a varietyof fish stocked by Colorado Parks andWildlife. The pond is located one mile

west, one and a quarter miles south anquarter mile east of Haxtun, throughHaxtun Gun Club, down a winding roIt is maintained by the Town of Haxand is open to the public.

F&H golf course is family-oriented

Described as family-ori-ented, F&H Golf Course, located be-

tween Fleming and Haxtun in

northeast Colorado, is a verylong course that is challeng-ing for all skill levels.

Open seven days a weekfrom 9 a.m.-6 p.m. from Maythrough October, F&H can befound one mile south of High-way 6, on County Road 87,between Fleming and Haxtun.

Grass greens, grass fair-ways and a water feature

define the public course,which has relied on donationssince its beginning in 1972.

he course is run by a boardof directors, with Kyle McCo-nnell currently serving aspresident.

Updated information forinterested golfers may befound on F&Hs Facebookpage, Fleming-Haxtun Golf-Course.

Grass greens and fairways, as well as a water feature, mark the F&H Golf Course, located just

Highway 6 between Fleming and Haxtun.

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HOLYOKE, HAXTUN PHILLIPSCOUNTY

CHURCHES

Haxtun United

Methodist ChurchUnited MethodistRev. David C. Barton106 S. Washington Ave.,

Haxtun, CO

970-774-6418

Sunday Worship: 9:30a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45a.m.

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Haxtun Lions Club

Richard Fryrear, presi-dent

Meet 1st and 3rd Tues-

days, 6:30 p.m.Haxtun Community Cen

ter, 125 E. Wilson, Haxtun

Haxtun has a good

thing growingW

eve Got a GoodThing Growing isthe theme for the

2014 Corn Festival in Haxtun,with Keith and Betty Lick toserve as grand marshals ofthe parade.

A weekend of celebrationhits Haxtun each fall when

community members joinforces to put on a Corn Festi-val that gets better each year.

Saturday, Sept. 27, is thedate set for the Festival thisyear. Among the popularevents is the Corn FestivalParade along main street.

Street games, carnivalbooths, a hot dog eating con-test, a beer garden and morecontinue on the main street.

Other popular events incla community breakfast andrun on Saturday and a gtournament and antique ttor pull on Sunday, Sept.Saturday evening, The JHoos, a band based ouSturgis, S.D., will provide music for the street danc

front of the Haxtun AmeriLegion.

Shows throughout the evinclude a crop and garshow, flower show, quilt shcooking with corn contestcake decorating contest.

For more information abthe Haxtun Corn Festival,Alicia Schram at 970-520-3She serves as one of fourchairs for the annual even

Theyre off and running in the 2013 Haxtun Corn Festival stre

games. The 2014 Corn Festival is scheduled Sept. 27.

Sat., May 24

7:00

Sat., June 14

7:00

Sat., June 28

7:00

Thurs., July 3

7:00

Fri., July 4

5:00

Sat., July 12

7:00

Mon., July 21

7:00

Sat., Aug. 9

7:00

Sat., Aug. 23

7:00

Sat., Sept. 13

7:00

RMMRA Midgets

Plus All Four IMCA Divisions

BST Late Models


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Salute to the KingFarewell Tour

Steve Kinser

BST Sprint / Dwarfs /Plus All IMCA Divisions

Fire Cracker Blowout

BST Late Models and Lightning Sprints


NASCAR StarKenny Schrader

BST Late Models


Lightning Sprints


Championship NightBST Sprint Cars / Late ModelsPlus All Four IMCA Divisions

Joe Bellm720-404-0400

[email protected]

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HeidisCoffee &

Bake Sh

242W.DenverSt.,Holyoke,CO 80

M-F7 a.m.-6p.m.| Sat8 a.m.-1p.m

970-854-CAKE(2253)Breakfast &LunchServedAll Day!

Specialty cakes,cupcakes,cookies,cinna

rolls,ice cream,espressocoffeedrinks,

smoothies,shakes,breakfast burritos,

wraps,paninis,cabbage pockets & more

150 S. InteroceanHolyoke

ATM Banking availableGrainland Co-op Ampride

at 220 W. Denver St.

Saturday Drive-Up Banking8 a.m.-12 noon

970-854-2227 or 1-800-854-222

Serving the Banking Needs ofNortheast Colorado for over 100 year

www.efpnb.com

Luckys Liquor140 E. DenverHolyoke

970-854-2206Large SelectionWine & Beer

Credit & Debit Cards Accepte

Colorado Lottery Sold Here

Holyoke

General Store127 S. Campbe

Holyoke, CO970-854-5505

El Buen SaznAuthentic Mexican Restaurant

Dining and Take Out

Hours: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 4:30-8 p.m.Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sundays

116 N. InteroceanHolyoke854-7777

Assisted Living 854-5180

Nursing & Rehab 854-2251816 S. Interocean

Holyoke

Regent ParkRehab & Nursing

Carriage House

Assisted LivingOur Commitment

Adding Qualityto Life

Flower Garden

127 S. Interocean Holyoke, CO970-854-2400 1-800-260-3416

For All Your Floral& Decorating Needs

Credit Cards Accepted

Kwik Stop#13 Holyoke, CO

Open24Hours115 E. Denver St.

970-854-2233

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Phillips County Racewayand Blood Sweat &Tears Promotions have a

stellar racing season on slate

for 2014, running Aprilthrough September. It willalternate every other Saturdaywith I-76 Speedway in FortMorgan, allowing for the larg-est car counts possible, as wellas some midweek specials.

The first midweek specialwill be Thursday, July 3, withthe Salute to the King farewelltour. It will feature the King ofthe Outlaws, Steve Kinser, for

the nights festivities.A meet and greet dinner

with the King will be offeredbefore the race for the first 100paid participants. That will be

followed by a BST Tour Show-down and a Firecracker Blow-out on Friday, July 4.

Kinser has become a legend

in the world of sprint car rac-ing, and hes looking ahead forone final chance at makingmore history. A 20-time cham-pion of the World of Outlawssprint car series, Kinser ismaking this his final full sea-son on the circuit. Going intothis year, Kinser has collected576 A-Feature victories in his35-year World of Outlawscareer.

Another midweek event willkick off the Phillips CountyFair week Monday, July 21.The Monday Night MadnessMeltdown will see the BST

Tour returning with NASCARstar Kenny Schrader.

He raced at PCR and metthe fans at the 2013 Fourth of

July races and returns to kick-start Fair week in PhillipsCounty.

Every race of the 2014 PCRseason will consist of all fourInternational Motor ContestAssociation divisions, includ-ing modifieds, stock cars,sport mods and hobbies.

Every night will also have amain attraction addition con-sisting of sprint cars, late mod-els, midgets, mini sprints ordwarf racing.

Facility upgradedRaceway director Joe Bellm

noted that the Phillips Coucommissioners have agreeupgrade the facility withaddition to the pit area. It

include a new pit shack andtower, as well as permanbathrooms.

This will bring the pit aup to industry standaallowing us to continuebring bigger and better shto Phillips County, Bellm.

Additionally, he noted the grandstand side will more lighting behind

stands and a more permanbeer garden.For season updates inc

ing race results and schules, go to phillipscountyrway.com.

Holyoke racer Garrett Sporhase helps lead the 2013 Fourth of July parade of cars at Phillips County Raceway.

Stellar season planned at

Phillips County Raceway

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Country concert added to fair line-up

Fair time in Phillips County is guaranteed tooffer fun for the whole family. Added to theentertaining line-up for the July 22-27 fair is

a concert featuring country newcomer Jake Gill

Friday, July 25.Bull riding will headline the Saturday, July 26,agenda, along with the morning parade featuringthe Americas Best theme. Parade grand mar-shals will be Dale and Nelda ONeal.

Livestock shows, contests, card tournaments,TV rodeo, inflatables, a dunk tank, pulls, Sun-

day morning church service and more promiseuch action. The Phillips County Event Center

rovides a great setting for showcasing countyprojects and activities.

Located just north of Holyoke on Highway 385,

the Phillips County Fairgrounds is ablaze withactivity as area residents gather to show theircrops, crafts and livestock while enjoying all thefun of the fair.

For more information about the 2014 PhillipsCounty Fair, contact the Phillips County Coopera-tive Extension office at 970-854-3616.

Tanner Smith races around the poles in the 2013 ATV Rodeo at the Phillips

County Fair.

1950s revisited at Old Fashioned evenblast from the past fea-tures 50s-style fun atHaxtuns annual Old

Fashioned Saturday night.Scheduled on July 19 thisyear, the event is just right forthose who still think the 1950swas the grandest decade in

merican history. HaxtunChamber of Commerce pres-ents Old Fashioned Saturday

Night with a day of cars,music and cruising.Numerous activities are

scheduled. It will start withcitywide yard sales in themorning and will include onHaxtuns main street the tradi-tional car show, good music,games, poker run, burnoutand a dance.

For more information aboutthis event, contact chairper-

son Laurie Koellner at 970-774-5282 or go to www.haxtunchamber.org or www.Facebook.com/oldfashionedsaturdaynight.

Saturday night burnout action draws a crowd at the 2013 Old Fashioned Saturday Night in

Haxtun.

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Phillips Countyl l l

Come to See, Stay to Livel l l

Haxtun Hospital235 W. Fletcher970-774-6123

haxtunhealth.org

Haxtun FamilyMedicine Center

233 W. Strohm970-774-6187

Brandt Chiropractic ClinicDr. Jerold Brandt, D.C.

246 S. Interocean Ave., Holyoke970-854-3398

Holyoke CommunityFederal Credit Union101 W. Denver St., Holyoke

970-854-3109www.hcfcu.org

Phillips CountyCommissioners

221 S. Interocean, Holyoke970-854-3778

www.colorado.gov/phillipscounty

Holyoke Enterprise130 N. Interocean Ave., Holyoke970-854-2811

www.holyokeenterprise.com

National Register ofHistoric Places

Burge Hotel230 N. InteroceanHolyoke

Haxtun Town Hall145 S. ColoradoHaxtun

Heginbotham Library539 S. BaxterHolyoke

Reimer-Smith Grain Stationby Phillips County Museum109 S. CampbellHolyoke

St. Pauls Lutheran Church300 MonmouthAmherst

Phillips CountyCourthouse221 S. InteroceanHolyoke

Melissa Memorial Hospital1001 E. Johnson St., Holyoke

970-854-2241www.melissamemorial.org

Family Practiceof Holyoke Clinic

970-854-2500

Phillips County Abstract Co.202 S. Interocean Ave., Holyoke

970-854-3527

Regent ParkRehab & Nursing

970-854-2251

Carriage HouseAssisted Living

970-854-5180816 S. Interocean Ave., Holyoke

Holyoke Marketplace112 E. Carnahan, Holyoke970-854-3663

www.holyokemarketplace.com

Dandelion DazeJune 14, 2014

CourthouseHolyoke

Old-Fashioned

Saturday NightJuly 19, 2014

Haxtun

Phillips County FairJuly 22-27, 2014

FairgroundsHolyokeHaxtunCorn Festival

Sept. 27, 2014 Phillips County

Relay For LifeJune 6-7, 2014

Haxtun Baseball Field

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