Volume 2, Issue 6
NEWS FROM OUR
COMMUNITIES
BRISTOL
GRANADA
HOLLY
HARTMAN
RURAL AREAS
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APRIL 2001
APPRECIATION FOR GRANT
“Grant is greatly appreciated and loved by his community and we wish him well,” said Cheryl Roup, of Holly's Town Manager. This sentiment was echoed throughout the community as over 400 people from Holly and the surrounding area attended the Grant McCormick Appreciation Night held March 30th.
The evening's festivities began with a delicious smothered steak dinner. Then a cakewalk and 3-point hoop shoot took place. The evening progressed with a talent show that showcased a variety of local talent. Then ended with an auction and bake sale of donated items. Through the generous donations to the Grant McCormick Family Trust Fund the evening raised around $6500.
“Both he and Norma have committed so much of their personal time to this community,” said Dorothy Frey. She says the Fund will be open until Easter and anyone who still wants to make a donation may do so through Colorado East Bank and Trust at Holly.
The organizers wish to thank all the people, who pitched in, making the Appreciation Night for Grant a true community effort.
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GRAND OPENING BRISTOL FIRE HOUSE
The Bristol Fire Department would like to welcome the community to the Grand Opening of the Bristol Fire House. This 
celebration, located at 110 South Fredrick in Bristol Colorado, will take place on Saturday, May 5th at 6:00 p.m. A Sloppy Joe Dinner, at the cost of a donation, will be prepared and served by the Goodale Club from 6:00-7:30 p.m. All the churches in Bristol are donating pies to be served with this meal.
The local Busy Bees 4-H club will provide carnival style activities for the children. They will also run a pop stand, with the profits being donated back to the Bristol Fire Department.
Mike Untiedt, a former Bristol citizen and successful artist will provide an acrylic landscape painting of the area. Mike is last month's featured artist in Southwest Art Magazine. A drawing for this painting will take place at the end of the evening.
Bring your own lawn chair and relax to the sound of live music performed by a band from Burlington.
Please make plans to attend this festive evening.
ANTIQUE TRACTOR FARM FOR FUN DAY
An Antique Tractor Farm for Fun Field Day is scheduled for Saturday April 14th. Entries will be accepted in 5 classes of antique tractors (1965 and older) up to 100 horsepower. Modified tractors are welcome for exhibition. These tractors will be pulling actual farm implements in the field.
Organized by Frank DuVall of DuVall Farms, this old iron contest will take place on his farm. This location is between Lamar and Granada on highway 50, then 9 miles south on Road 19.
“I started driving antique tractors when I started farming. I just didn't call them antiques back then,” jokes DuVall, who started farming in 1954. “I was in my late twenties before I realized they even painted tractors.”
DuVall hopes this event will till up a lot of interest, perhaps becoming an annual event. “I thought this would be a good chance for antique collectors to get together and have fun for the day,” says DuVall, noting that not many collectors get the chance to try their tractors in actual field conditions.
Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. with farming to follow. There will be no admission cost or entry fees.
The Granada Pride Committee will offer full concessions.
For more information, contact Frank DuVall at 734-5229 or Kerry Hartshorn at 734-5326. A storm date has been set for April 21.
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SECOND ANNUAL
FUN DAY/COW PLOP
The Granada Pride Committee Cow Plop and Fun Day is scheduled for 1:00 on May 6th at the End of the Line Arena at Camp Amache. For those of you new to the idea of a Cow Plop, numbered tickets are sold ($5.00/ticket for a $100 pot) and if the cow does her business on your space, you're the winner! Tickets will be sold until we run out so get your tickets early from any Pride member. Other activities during the Fun Day include a mutton busting (sheep riding) for ages six and under and a steer riding for ages 12 and under. A $10 entry fee is required and all participants will receive a t-shirt sponsored by Colorado East Bank and Trust. Pre-register by calling Shawna at 734-5326. Various games are planned for all ages with a variety of special prizes being awarded.
The Harvey House Concession Stand will be open for your refreshment needs.
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BLOOD DRIVE
There will be a blood drive on Wednesday April 25th at the Holly Medical Clinic from 3:00-6:00. To make an appointment, call Bill at 537-6727 or Kammie at 537-6800. Walk-ins are also welcome. |
The Granada Café plans to open on May 1st, if all goes well.
Linda Hatley is planning to provide home-cooked meals with a basic menu in the beginning; which will include: breakfast, lunch (with specials), and dinner.
Hours will be 6 am through 8 pm. |
SECOND OPEN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
SALE DAY IS: SUNDAY APRIL 22ND @ 1 pm
Location: Granada City Complex
Brief Item List:
- 1949 Plymouth Car, one owner, 65,000 actual miles, runs good
- 2 brand new Mexican saddles
- 2 brand new 3 gal. Gas hot water heaters
- 1 Heiser saddle, excellent condition
- Several pairs of old spurs
- 1 side/side refrigerator, excellent shape
- Farm Machinery
- New and antique furniture
Many more items, too numerous to mention, come out and see what you can find.
Will be taking consignments up to 10:30 am sale day. For more information contact; Fred or Norma Dorenkamp @ 734-5376 during the day or 734-5226 in the evening.
Full concessions will be available. Fundraiser by Granada Pride
READ TO ACHIEVE GRANT AWARDED TO GRANADA ELEMENTARY
Granada Elementary School will receive $34,932.50 over the next year to fund programs that will assist 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students with their reading. The grant was submitted by Mr. LaPrarie in November of 2000 and meets the specifications and guidelines required by the Colorado Department of Education. Read to Achieve grant money is targeted towards students who need additional instruction in reading. The grant will continue through 2003 with the total award equaling $76,840.84. The second and third years of funding will depend on the percent of improvement during the first year.
The program components include over $8,000 for materials and supplies for a concentrated summer school reading program, $5000 for staff development (multi-sensory reading workshop). Teacher stipends for the summer school session July 23 through August 9. Wages and benefits for a part time reading specialist to work with students during the regular school year. The summer school reading program is scheduled for Monday through Thursday morning from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and will run from July 23 to August 9. Students and teachers will have a break before school starts, as the regular 2001-2002 school year will begin on Friday, August 24.
Students in this program will receive concentrated reading instruction in the six dimensions of reading:
- Knowledge to understand how phonemes, or speech sounds, are connected to print (including phonics)
- The ability to decode unfamiliar words
- The ability to read fluently
- Sufficient background information and vocabulary to foster reading comprehension
- The development of appropriate active strategies to construct meaning from print
- The development and maintenance of a motivation to read
We are excited about this award and the opportunity to provide Granada students with these additional programs.
HARTMAN GYMNASIUM FUNDRAISER
On Friday evening, May 4th the Hartman Community and Alumni plan to have a sloppy joe and pie supper with games in the Hartman Gym as a fund raiser for the gymnasium. The supper begins at 5:30 p.m. with the games following.
Adult plate is $5.00
Child plate is $3.00 for twelve years old and under.
Game cards are one (1) for .50; three (3) for $1.00 donation for each game. Come and have a good time! |
GRANADA CITY CLERKS OFFICE WILL BE MOVING INTO THE NEW
OFFICE IN APRIL.
The Granada Police Department has moved into their new office |
RANCH RODEO
The Second Annual End of The Line Ranch Rodeo on May 27, 2001 is looking for 12 teams with 4 or 5 members per team.
Entry deadline is May 11, 2001 with a fee of $300 per team. Your entries must be in to the Colorado East Bank in Granada, PO Box 256, Granada, CO 81041 by this date.
Don't delay, get signed up before the slots are filled.
For more information; contact Fred Dorenkamp @ 719-734-5376 or Ancel Malone @ 719-734-5213. |
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| GRANADA HS TRACK |
| April 20 |
Johnson, KS |
| April 21 |
Swink |
| April 27 |
Wiley |
| May 5 |
Walsh |
| May 10 |
Regional @ Swink |
| May 18-19 |
State Track Meet |
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DISASTER DECLARATION
LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Prowers County has been declared a disaster by the Secretary of Agriculture for drought conditions in crop year 2000.
This declaration allows the county to accept applications for the Livestock Assistance program, LAP. This final date to apply for LAP benefits is April 27th.
This program is to provide direct assistance to eligible livestock producers who suffered a grazing loss due to drought conditions during the recent growing season.
Eligible livestock producers are beef, dairy cattle, buffalo or beefalo, when maintained on the same basis as beef cattle, sheep, goats, swine and equine animals used commercially for human food or kept for the production of food or fiber on the owners farm.
The following is a brief list of requirements:
- Owned livestock for 3 months
- Number, kind of livestock and weight range
- Acres, location in county
- Estimated percent of grazing loss on the acreage used to support the livestock
- Dates when livestock numbers changed
- Verify sales of animals if sold prior to application
If you have an interest in more than one county or have additional question contact your local county FSA office.
GRANADA HEALTH FAIR
The Granada Health Fair is Saturday, April 21st at the City Complex in the Community Room from 7 to 11 am.
It is strongly recommended that you fast 12 hours before the blood tests are administered. You should bring with you a stamped self-addressed envelope for the test results.
The cost:
- Health Screen Blood Tests: $25
- Prostrate Specific Antigen (PSA): $15
- Thyroid (TSH): $10
Free clinics to be offered are: blood pressure, height/weight, pulse oximetry, colon cancer screening kits, vision/glaucoma screenings and dental hygienist.
The Prowers County Nurses will administer pneumonia shots and have nutritional information and health resource education material available.
Orange juice, coffee and rolls will be provided to all participants.
Sponsored by: Colorado East Bank & Trust of Granada; PMC; Granada/Bristol EMS
Holly Health Fair: Wednesday, April 25th; Lamar Health Fair: May 8-10th
HARTMAN HIRES NEW CLERK
Hartman is happy to announce that Linda Wilger has agreed to be the new Town Clerk beginning June 1st.
She will also be keeping the town in compliance with all water regulations.
Francis Simmons continues to be the Water Superintendent, as she has done for many years.
Welcome to our big town, Linda! |
TRAP SHOOT
The Amache Trap Shoot did very well for the small group of shooters that attended. They had a few local participants, but would liked to see more from the area involved.
A thank you to those who did attend and participate.
It would have been nice to see more of the local shooters help raise funds for their community. Hope to see you at the next one! |
TAR WARS FOR 5TH GRADERS
The Tar Wars program is presented to the Holly and Granada 5th graders by Tammie Clark, RN and Delaine Dunning, LPN. This is a lively, interactive education program that increases student's awareness of attitudes about tobacco use and the effects on the body. Through group activities, students examine the different messages in tobacco advertising. The lesson is fun, while focusing on the short and long term of using tobacco.
Tar Wars is a Pro-Health, tobacco-free education program and poster contest for fifth graders. The ultimate goal of the program is to discourage tobacco use among the nation's youth. The goals of the program are:
- To educate and motivate youth in choosing a healthy way of life.
- To encourage community involvement and support for the Tar Wars project.
Each 5th grade student in Holly and Granada designed posters that emphasized the positive effects of not using tobacco. The first place poster from each school was sent to the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians in Aurora, CO. The winning posters will be displayed at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The state winner will receive a trip for two to the national Tar Wars Poster Contest in Washington D.C.
All of the posters are being displayed at the Prowers County Public Health and Nursing Service office in Lamar.
Congratulations to all the 5th graders.
Granada: 1st-Daniel Morales; 2nd-Andrea Alveraz; 3rd-Toni Pelton; Honorable Mention-Heather Perry |
Holly: 1st-Julie Reece; 2nd-Hillary Siegfried; 3rd-Hannah Harrington; Honorable Mention-Kala Neill |
2000 CROP
DISASTER PROGRAM
The Crop Disaster Program sign up period began January 18. Deadline is yet to be announced.
This program is available for: INSURED CROPS with payment rates set at 65% of national market price set. UNISURED CROPS at 60% of the national market price set. NON-INSURABLE CROPS at 65% of the national market price set. The national price for crops are based on Federal Crop Insurance data for insurable crops. Your local FSA office will have the rates to be used. Receiving CDP payments requires future crop insurance for uninsured 2000 crops if available. Reliable crop production evidence summarized to match farms will be required by applicants. Yields will be assigned when production records are not available. Applicants must file a crop acreage report along with applicable payment eligibility forms. |
TREE TRIMMING CLASS
The Town of Granada will be holding a tree trimming class on Thursday, April 12th from 1:30-3:30 pm at the old town hall building. Then on Thursday, April 19th there will be a workshop on what you learned in the tree trimming class at 1:30 pm at the same location.
Instructor is Donna Davis from the Colorado State Forest Service. From more information contact Jean @734-5411 |
HARTMAN ALUMNI DINNER
On Saturday, May 5th the Hartman Alumni and Friends annual potluck dinner will be held at 12:00 noon in the Hartman Gym. Drinks and table service will be furnished.
SENIOR TRASH HAUL
The Granada Junior Class will be taking over the senior trash haul in the month of April.
Individuals who are currently having their trash hauled will receive continued service. If you want this service stopped please call 734-5492.
New customers can contact the Granada School at 734-5492, to get on the list. |
FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS!
The St. Patrick's Dinner & Entertainment fundraiser was a success! The banquet room was packed even with the stormy weather that threatened throughout the day and evening. The Granada Pride Committee wants to thank everyone for supporting this event. Without your support, we would not be successful in our efforts to improve the City Complex.
The servers took a crash course in serving just prior to this meal.
Many compliments were expressed to the servers regarding the quality and quantity of the dinner. The delicious meal was cooked by Chef, Marge Creech. The Committee would also like to give our compliments to the Chef and thank her for all the time, effort and assistances in putting this fundraiser together.
The crowd enjoyed an evening of music by Jennifer Day, her husband and son. |
COMMUNITY EVENTS
1ST SUNDAY @ MONTH:
BRISTOL BUSY BEES from 2-4 pm, Bristol Hall
GRANADA PRIDE MEETING @ 6 pm, School Board Room
3RD SUNDAY @ MONTH:
GRANADA RANCH HANDS @ 2 pm, Granada Town Hall
GOODALE CLUB
2ND MONDAY @ MONTH:
BRISTOL UMW @ 1:30 pm
1ST & 3RD TUESDAY:
REBEKAH LODGE, 7:30 pm
1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS:
GRANADA MASONIC LODGE, 8 pm
COOLIDGE BINGO, 7 pm
3RD THURSDAY:
PROWERS SOIL CONS. DIST. MEETING @ Cow Palace, 8 pm
APRIL 12:
Tree Trimming Class @ 1:30 pm, Old Granada Town Hall
APRIL 13:
Holly No School: Good Friday
APRIL 13-16:
Granada No School: Easter Break
APRIL 14:
Antique Tractor Farm for Fun Field Day @ 10 am, 9 miles south of Carlton on Rd 19
APRIL 18:
Holly JH & HS Band Festival @ Lamar
APRIL 19:
Trim Trimming Workshop @ 1:30pm, Old Granada Town Hall
APRIL 21:
Granada Health Fair, Community Complex @ 7-11 am
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APRIL 22:
Granada Pride Consignment Auction at Granada City Complex
APRIL 25:
Holly Blood Drive, Holly Clinic @ 3-6 pm
Holly Health Fair
Granada 7th grade trip to Sand Dunes
APRIL 28:
Holly Jr.-Sr. Prom 6:30 pm
Granada State History Day Competition @ Boulder
APRIL 27:
Holly FFA @ 3-I Show, Garden City
APRIL 29-30:
State VO AG Career Development Events @ Ft. Collins
MAY 4:
Hartman Gym Fundraiser Supper @ 5:30 pm, Hartman Gym
MAY 5:
Bristol Fire House Grand Opening @ 6 pm
Granada Prom
Hartman Alumni Potluck @ 12 noon, Hartman Gym
MAY 6:
Granada Pride Fun Day/Cow Plop @ 1 pm, End of the Line Arena
MAY 8-10
Lamar Health Fair
MAY 9:
Granada 8th grade trip to State Capitol
MAY 11:
Ranch Rodeo entry deadline |
GRANADA JUNIOR
HIGH TRACK |
| April 21 |
Lamar |
| April 24 |
Deerfield, KS |
| April 26 |
Granada |
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| The families of Floyd and Barbara Thompson would like to invite all family and friends to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 14th at the Holly Methodist Church from 1:30-4:00. Your presence is gift enough. No local invitations are being sent so please consider this your invitation to attend! |
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BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES
APRIL, 2001
15 Vince Hartshorn
Kenny Cox
17 Tom Grasmick
Brian LaPrarie
18 Rick Grasmick
Jerry Smith
19 Glenn Otto
20 Chelsey Hammes
21 Marilee Morrow
Frank DuVall
24 Pearl Reyman
25 Alfred & Karen Adame
Minnie Duarte
27 Sarah McKeever
Linda Smith
28 Murray Thompson
29 Frank Amicantonio
30 Travis Lusher
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MAY, 2001
2 Kevin Rink
4 Donna Carmichael
7 Albert Archuleta
8 Connie Cook
Juanita Widener
Marilyn Wilson
9 Lisa Morrow
10 Patty Archuleta
Susie Hansen
Kent & Pearl Reyman
Grant & Norma McCormick
12 Pauline Wilger
Cody DuVall
14 Tara Neugebauer
15 Jerry Park
Myrna DuVall
Brad Grasmick
16 Mariah Hartshorn
Grant McCormick
17 Paige Tyree
18 Jim Park
19 Milton & Carol Rink
David & Sheryl Holden
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SHARING YOUR NEWS...
OVER COFFEE
Anniversary:
Floyd & Barbara Thompson, 50th
Birth Announcement:
Jakeling Araseli Orozco arrived on March 23, 2001 to her parents, Irma & Pedro and grandparents Margarita & Lorenso Ramon
Community Losses:
Margaret (Fritz) Elliott on Mar 8, 2001
Hilda Gonzales on Mar 17, 2001
Norman Crum on Mar 27, 2001 |
| GRANADA HS BASEBALL |
| April 17 |
Holly |
HOME |
3 pm
7 & 5 |
| April 20 |
Springfield |
Away |
3 pm
7 & 5 |
| April 23 |
Plainview |
Away |
3 pm
5 & 5 |
| April 24 |
Wiley |
Away |
3 pm
7 & 5 |
| April 27 |
Make up |
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| May 1 |
Dist. Playoff |
Home Sites |
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| May 4 |
Districts |
LaJunta |
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| May 11-12 |
State |
Colo Springs |
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CSN STAFF
SHANNON VENTURI- 734-5244
SHAWNA HARTSHORN- 734-5326
GLENDA TYREE- 734-5253
JENNIE MARSTON- 739-4623
Hartman Contact
JERENE DEBONO- 734-5612
RITA MARQUEZ- 734-5497
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