GRANADA TOWN PARK BENEFITS FROM GOCO GRANT

The Granada Pride Committee, with approval from the Granada Town Council, applied for and received a $10,000 mini grant towards construction of restroom facilities located at the Granada Town Park.    The grant was written by the Pride Committee, along with letters of recommendation from the Town of Granada, Granada Women's Civic Club, Granada Volunteer Fire Department and the Amache Preservation Society. These groups hope that the construction of the new restroom facilities will benefit the entire community.    The plans for the building include: 10x20 foot cinderblock walls, vented metal roof, and stainless steel restroom fixtures. Plans for constructing the new restrooms will begin in the Spring of 2002, with a target completion date of Spring 2003.    The grant request was for $10,000 and the local match will have to be approximately

$8,500. The total cost will be approximately $18,500 for the construction of the facility. These bids were given several months ago, and with the rate of inflation, the projected cost could increase.    The Granada Pride Committee will now be expanding their fundraising activities to include the park project as well as the Granada Community Complex. The Committee is looking forward to your continued support of their projects.

IAN DEBONO AWARD WINNER

   At the Holiday Christmas Basketball Tournament on December 15, 2001, in Lamar, Colorado, Ian DeBono was presented with the Melvin Henderickson Award.
   This award has been given to an individual who illustrates sportsmanship, determination and one who has a genuine love for the athletes, competitors, and the game.
   This describes Ian DeBono's life since becoming a teacher and coach at Granada in 1973. His commitment to his students continued with him when he was hired as the schools principal and then finally superintendent.
   “Mr. D” as he is affectionately called, is very dedicated to the students at Granada School. He commands respect from each individual and in turn shows each with that same respect. He has spent many selfless hours working to better the schools academic and athletic programs; bringing each to a level of admiration.
   The community would like to express a very heart felt “Thank You” and “Congratulations” to this wonderful person in all he has done for our children and school system through the years!

Senior Citizen Meeting    The Senior Citizens of Granada will be holding an organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at the Community Complex in Granada. This meeting will start at 6:30 pm.    The guest speaker will be, DeAnn Tyner. She will explain the rules and regulations for setting up the new officers positions and election of officers will be held at this meeting. Also, discussion on how the county will assist this Senior Citizens Center in its operation and programs.    All Seniors over the age of 50 are welcome to attend.

Holly Gifted and Talented Students are "Lagooned" in their upcoming play on Friday, January 25th. Tickets for this play can be purchased in advance or at the door. Dinner will be served for an additional price at 6:00 p.m. with the play to follow at 7:00 at the Holly High School.     It's not too late to join step aerobics at Holly. Classes are Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the old gym (unless otherwise posted). Bring your own mat. Steps and weights are optional. Call Keo at 537-6091 if you have any questions.

• FEVER - A fever above 101° is cause to keep a child home.
• RASH - You should keep your student home if he has a rash and you do not know what is causing it, especially if your child also does not feel well.
• PINK EYE - Students with pink eye should be kept home until there is no more watery discharge.
• LICE - Students with head lice or scabies should stay home and treat them with appropriate medication or shampoo before returning to school. The student's clothing, bedding, and home environment need to be washed or cleaned to prevent reinfection. Notify the school, so other children in the classroom can be checked.
• STOMACH ACHES - Students with stomach aches accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, or fever need to stay home.
• COLDS - If your child also has a fever, is coughing up mucus, or feels unusually tired or uncomfortable, it's best to keep him home.
• STREP THROAT - If you suspect your child has strep throat, call your doctor and get a throat culture. A student may return to school 24 hours after taking the first dose of antibiotics if he seems to be feeling better. However, it is very important to take all of the prescribed medication even through symptoms may disappear.

As related by Joyce Otto

FYI    There will be a CPR Course offered in Granada at the end of January.    For more information contact Natalie at 734-5422 or 734-5351 or Shawna at 734-5326. A minimum of 6 people will be required to hold this class.

Scholastic Book Fair    The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Granada School in the Library on January 30 through February 6, 2002, to share exciting books and educational learning products with the young readers. Parents and teachers will find plenty of items to interest them, too. The Fair will be open each day from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.    A family night will be hosted on February 1st during the Walsh/Granada basketball game. Everyone is welcome.    Do not miss the Scholastic Book Fair, Call 734-5492 for more information.

COUNCIL PETITIONS    February 11, 2002, get your petition from the Granada Town Clerk for the election on April 2, 2002.    The town council needs three seats for a four year term and 3 seats for a two year term.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The citizens of Granada went all out this year with their Christmas decorations. Everyone should give their neighbors and selves a big round of applause; the town looked very festive with all the beautiful lights shining thought-out the neighborhoods. Congratulation to our winners.
	1st Ian & Jerene DeBono		2nd Lawrence & Tiny Silva		3rd Sonny & Marilee Morrow
Honorable Mention goes to the Granada School.

BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES

JANUARY, 2002 14 RANDY & KARLA LOWE      MELVA ANDERSON      LARRY SCHENCK 15 DEBRA DORENKAMP      JOE CHOAT 16 KATHY LEIGH 17 ELDON MARSTON      BILL & JUDY HIERONYMUS      BILLY DOWEN      GAYLA DOWEN      NOAH MUSICK      ROBERT SWIFT 18 CHELSEA CHOAT      SONNY MORROW      BUD & MYRNA MCGEE      DAN MORROW 19 JOHN JAMESON 20 FRED DORENKAMP      JOHN HAMMES 22 BENNY KENNEDY      JIM REHFELD      DOROTHY GROFF 23 KELLI HESS 24 ALAINA LEWIS 25 DESTINY VEGA 26 MERLINDA MORROW      SABRINA STEWARD 27 ELMO & CLETA ADAMS      YESINA SILVA 29 PINKNEY PEARSON 30 RON SICKLEBOWER      NICK HAMES 31 EFFIE BROOKS      MORGAN TYREE      LARRY & KRISTIE SCHENCK      JENNA JAMESON

FEBRUARY, 2002   1 MAKENNAH TYREE   4 DIXIE CHOAT   5 ALEXANDRA CHOAT 11 DAVID WAGNER      GLENDA TYREE 12 SUE JENSEN      ANDREA COOPER      ANGEL CARRERA 14 BUB MCGEE      RON SILVA      GREG CLINE      KYLE HARTSHORN      LANE MALONE 15 CHEYENNE GRUBB 16 JAYDEN SILVA

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