JULY, 2002
NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITIES

BRISTOL, GRANADA, HARTMAN
HOLLY, RURAL AREAS

Volume 3, Issue 9

National Ice Cream Month
See below for more observances

Photo of flood damage on 385 highway bridge

This picture is of the 385 highway bridge going over Wolf Creek on the north edge of Granada's city limits. On July 5, 2002 the rain came down...and down some more. After the drought this area has been in, the water took the least path of resistance, right down Wolf Creek picking up everything in its path. As you can see, many trees were uprooted along the way and any debris that was in the creek or on it's banks ended up log jammed under this bridge.
Where Wolf Creek's headwaters begin, southwest of Lamar, received the most rain and then along the way to the river, more rain fell. Increasing the volume of water rolling towards Granada and the river. At 10:30 pm Friday night the water slammed into the bridge, causing bracing to crack. The bridge is up for renewal this fall, but now CDOT will be re-examining their plans, since it has now been closed to one lane traffic.

Water rotation is going on in the Town of Granada.

Even days north of the tracks.
Odd days south of the tracks.

Limit yard water between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm. If you are watering during these hours, you are losing 50% of your water due to evaporation. This means you are paying for water that is not reaching you lawn. This policy will be reviewed in two weeks.

Highway 50
By-Pass Project
July 24, 2002
9 a.m.
Granada Community Center There will be a brief meeting prior to the bus tour of the affected areas. Anyone interested in the tour is welcome to attend. Your input is needed to make this project work for our community.

Thank You!
The Granada Community
Senior Center
Expresses it's sincere thanks for the donations
In Memory Of
Ollie Davis
Edythe Tyner
Agnes Cruikshank

FUN HAD BY ALL
Granada/Bristol Day

   On Saturday, June 15th, the Granada/Bristol Community came together and celebrated the 11th Annual Granada/Bristol Day on Main Street in Granada.
   The first event of the morning was the Amache/Run Walk. Colorado East Bank & Trust sponsored this event. Trophy winners were: David Vigil in the Men's Walk, and Regina Smith in the Women's Walk. Sharon Grasmick was the lucky winner of a $50 savings bond from CEB&T.
   As the morning progressed, many young children were present at the Granada track field to participate in Argie's Famous Flyover. Granada Bucks were given to all who caught a tissue that fell from the sky! In the parade were beautiful cars, a police car, fire trucks, an ambulance, tractors, bicycles, a baby carriage, and a horse-drawn wagon. Politicians present were: Mayor Ron Grasmick, Representative Brad Young, and Tony Peck, Democratic Sheriff Candidate. The Granada Pioneer Float was well represented by Cricket & Mildred Barber, Leora Creech, Ray Estrada and Clyde & Marie Kennedy. The Granada/Bristol Community appreciates all who participated in this year's parade.
   Everyone enjoyed watching the frog and turtle race, which CEB&T sponsored. In the frog race Brelle Smith had the fastest frog, and Traegon Erdman was the winner with the slow poke frog. Three turtles showed up to compete to see who was the fastest. Kayla Barber had the fastest turtle, while Addison Harper had the slow poke. Each were given water guns for their prizes.
   The Granada Senior Citizens sold pies in the Granada Community Complex, where everyone enjoyed sitting down and visiting with alumni and neighbors. The Granada Police department sponsored a free Child Identification service for all area youths.
   The Granada Pride Committee sponsored the Pony Plop, and Gary Tyree was the winner! In the horseshoe tournament, five contestants battled and John Gruenloh won the championship. Other games and activities were held on Main Street, and people of all ages enjoyed playing and winning prizes at the various booths.
   J&S Graphic Design of Holly, printed the Granada/Bristol Day tee shirts, Amache Run/Walk shirts, and Granada/Bristol Day hats. The committee sold many of these items during the day, and there are shirts and hats at the Granada Stop 2 Shop for sale.
   In the afternoon the volleyball tournament began with 6 teams competing for the championship. The Rincon Team won this year's round-robin tournament. The champions of the volleyball tournament were given shirts designed and donated by Junior and Stephanie Gonzales of J&S Graphic Designs. While the volleyball tournament was going on the crowd was entertained with music provided by the Justin Lundy Family.
   Many of the visiting alumni and local people attended the Alumni Reception and Banquet that was held at the Granada School.
   The Granada/Bristol Day Committee enjoys sponsoring this event where the community can get together, have fun, welcome the alumni, and renew old and new acquaintances. They would like to thank everyone involved with helping make the 11th Annual Granada/Bristol Day a fun and enjoyable day!

Old Books for Sale

   The Granada Womens Civic Club is in the process of selling all of the books from the old Library. They have them displayed in the old Town Hall in Granada. There are many old books, and will bring many hours of pleasurable reading.
   They will be open Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm and Sunday afternoon from 2 pm to 4 pm, or by appointment. You can call Norma at 734-5376 and she will arrange for you to browse through the stacks and boxes still available. You may also contact any Civic Club member.
   There are many children's books, novels, and history books to choose from at a very reasonable price.

The Holly Theater Movie listing

July 19-The Bourne Identity-PG 13
July 26-Star Wars Epic 2 Attack-PG
August 2-Scooby Doo-PG
August 9-Mr. Deeds-PG 13
August 16-Men in Black 2-PG 13

GRANADA COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS

Fun Bingo and Homemade Ice Cream Night
Monday, August 5th, 6:30 pm
Sandwiches and homemade ice cream followed by bingo.
Please plan to attend-fun for all!

GRANADA SENIOR CENTER

Dinner and Meeting
First Monday of Each Month
6 pm

GRANADA SENIOR CENTER

Foot/Blood Pressure Clinic
First Friday of Each Month
1 pm

2002 Granada Summer Reading Camp

Granada Elementary Students will have an opportunity to attend the 2002 Summer reading Camp beginning Monday, July 22nd, and ending with a carnival on Thursday, August 8th. Summer Camp hours will be from 9:00 to 11:30 am Monday-Thursday. The camp is for students entering grades 2-6 this fall and will focus on fundamental reading abilities such as phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Granada Elementary Teachers will staff the summer program, which should prove to be an enjoyable learning experience.

SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR 2002

8-12am / 1-4 pm
Holly: Tuesday, July 23 at Shanner Elementary
Granada: Friday, July 26 at Granada High School

Forms need to be picked up at the schools and completed, with parental signature, prior to the physical.
Cost is $5.00
Sports physicals after these days will be at an office visit charge.

The Granada Student Council recently completed the project of refurbishing the championship sign. The student council would like to thank all who contributed to this project: Gina DeBono, Nathan Palmer, J.B. DeForest, Carlos Balderrama, Lawrence Silva, Argie Thrall, Weoma Vagher, Buddy Barton, Brian LaPrarie, Miguel Zavala and Jenny Ortiz. The completion of this project requires the removal of the ties and placing cinder block at the base. Donation of cinder block would be welcome.

Granada's New Loan Officer

   My name is Dean R. Neill and I am the "new guy" to CEB&T here in Granada. I am married to a wonderful lady named Dawn. I have three great children: my son ,Garrett, who is soon to be 14, my daughters: Kelli, 12, and Amy who is 10.
   I have lived in Holly almost all my life. My wife has been a teacher in Granada for many years. I used to farm/ranch in the Holly and Coolidge, Kansas area for over 20 years.
   Through a series of "setbacks", I decided to go to college and get into Ag banking. I have previously worked at Valley State Bank in Syracuse, KS for three years.
   I will be attempting to fill the huge vacancy left by Ken Perry's move to the hills. Big, big shoes to fill. Martin, Ken and all the fellow employees will be helping me learn the new system of banking with CEB&T.

Colorado East Bank & Trust will be holding an open house for their new loan officer, Dean Neill, in Granada on August 2nd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Landfill Hours

The Town of Granada has changed their landfill hours.
Wednesday 11 am to 7 pm
Saturday 8 am to 4pm
Sunday 12 noon to 4 pm

   If you are caught dumping outside these hours, without permission, you will be fined and lose your dump privileges.
   A new lock has been installed on the outside gate, so all keys out no longer work, and a lock has also been installed on the inside gate.
   If you have questions or need more information, call the Town Clerks office at 734-5411.

Committee Minutes

   On June 2, 2002, at the Granada School, the meeting was called to order.
   A motion to approve the minutes passed and the treasurers report was given. The Committee has $9,059.29 in their account. A motion to accept the treasurers report was made and passed.
   The Horse Pull and Ranch Rodeo fundraiser over Memorial Weekend was discussion and suggestions were considered, but no decisions were made.
   The Demolition Derby was discussed once again and insurance being the topic, but this will be looked into further.
   Bills were discussed and a motion to pay all bills was passed.
   The park plumbing and cement work is being put out for bids and more information will be ready for the next meeting.
   Fundraisers were discussed for Granada/Bristol Day. It was moved to have a BBQ Chuck Wagon meal with roasted corn on the cob and a Pony Plop event.
   With no further business, next meeting was set for June 3, a motion to adjourn was made.

Non Insurance Assistance Program

The final date is fast arriving for submitting your production to the FSA office for the Non Insurance Assistance Program. If proper records are not submitted a Transitional yield will be assigned. Transitional yields are a percent of the established county yield. Final Date is July 15.
Producers wishing to continue or enroll for the first time in the Non Insured Assistance Program for 2003 year Alfalfa, grass, mixed forage, and fall seeded crops will be required to pay $100.00 premium no later than August 31, 2002. NAP is a disaster assistance program for crops not eligible for Federal Crop Insurance.

The Rocky Mountain Long Ears All Mule Show and Gymkhana will be held sometime in October at the End of the Line Arena.
Watch for more information as the time gets closer.

The Granada School has 15 filmstrip projectors and 10 record players to give away.
If you are interested in these items, contact the school at 734-5492.

FSA NEWS

Emergency Haying of CRP acres:
Counties previously approved for Grazing of CRP acres are now approved for Haying. General provisions are as follows:

Request approval prior to haying.

Obtain a modified Conservation Plan from Natural Resource and conservation Service.

Leave at least 50% of the field unharvested for wildlife.

Shall be assessed a 25% payment reduction from the annual rental payment for hayed acres.

Shall not sell hay.

Shall not rent or lease haying privileges for more than the payment reduction.

Shall not hay and graze the same acres.

August 31st is the final day to hay approved acres.

Granada 4-H Horse Show

   The Granada Ranch Hands 4-H Club will be hosting a horse show and gymkhana at the End of the Line Arena at Camp Amache, southwest of Granada, on Saturday, July 20th. Entries open at 8 am with the performance events to begin at 9 am.
   Events include: Showmanship, Western Horsemanship, Reining, Western Riding, Written Test and Trail. Gymkhana events include: Barrels, Poles, Flags, Goats, Breakaway Roping, and Kid Team Roping.
   The cost is $3.00 per event or $15.00 day charge. There will be an additional roping stock charge of $3.00 and goat tying charge of $1.00. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st-6th place with prizes for All-Around Champions and Reserve Champions in each age category.
   Concessions will be available so bring the whole family for a fun-filled day. For more information please contact Cindy Malone at 719-336-5988.
   Hope to see you there!

Granada Senior Trash Haul Schedule

July 20
August 25
NO HOT BARRELS PLEASE!

REMINDER

To all Granada Eighth Grade and Senior Graduates!
Your pictures are ready and can be picked up at the office.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

1ST SUNDAY :

BRISTOL BUSY BEES from 2-4 pm, Bristol Hall
GRANADA PRIDE MEETING @ 6 pm, School Board Room
1ST MONDAY:

GRANADA COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER dinner/meeting @ 6 p.m.
2ND MONDAY:

BRISTOL UMW @ 1:30 pm
3RD SUNDAY:

GRANADA RANCH HANDS @ 2 pm, Granada Town Hall
3RD MONDAY:

GOODALE CLUB

1ST & 3RD TUESDAY:

REBEKAH LODGE, 7:30 pm
1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS:

GRANADA MASONIC LODGE, 8 pm
COOLIDGE BINGO, 7 pm
1ST FRIDAY:

GRANADA COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER foot/blood pressure clinics 1 p.m.
JULY 20:

Granada Ranch Hands Horse Show at End of Line Arena, Camp Amache
JULY 29-AUGUST 2:

Holly Methodist Church Vacation Bible School

SHARING YOUR NEWS...

OVER COFFEE

Birth Announcement:
Riley Keith Harmon arrived on June 30, 2002 to parents, Ty & Becky Harmon, Grandparents, Keith Harmon, Lorene Harmon and Chris & Debra Choat.
Kristen Danielle Tefertiller arrived on July 3, 2002 to parents, Dan & Sheila Tefertiller, grandparents, Jack & Sue Roth and Bill & Cecil Tefertiller.

Community Losses:

   Raul S. Dominquez on June 7, 2002
   Pearl M. Marples on June 9, 2002
   Marjorie Mitchell on June 15, 2002
   Rita R. Gomez on June 28, 2002
   Evelyn Mae Sherwood on July 5, 2002

BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES

JULY, 2002
14 ELLA LEWIS
15 RYAN NORDYKE
     JACK WATSON 16 MIKE NORDYKE
17 FRED POTTORF
     MAXINE BARTH
     TINA WILSON
     SHIANE DASHNER
     TRAIGIN DASHNER
18 HESTON NIDEY
21 WILLIAM KENNEDY
     CHANCE KENNEDY
23 TALLIE HARMON
     JERENE DEBONO
     OLLIE DAVIS
24 BLAKE ROBERTSON
     TREVOR BUTLER
     JAMI ORTIZ
25 TERENCE THOMPSON
     KAYLA TEFERTILLER
     IAN & JERENE DEBONO
     KYLEE HAMMES
27 JOY DASHNER
     NILLYANNA ADAME
28 LOUISE CLARK
     LOUISE SILVA
     SONIA SEUFER
29 NORMA DORENKAMP
     AMBER RINK
30 JACK HUNT
31 SAMMY COX
     CHRISTIE WEEDER

AUGUST, 2002
  1 KERRI LONNBERG
  2 AMANDA SILVA
  3 DENICE KENNEDY
  4 JOSHUA BACA
  5 MICHELLE MUSICK
  6 FRED & NORMA DORENKAMP
     GEORGE & EVA MARTIN
     LIZ REHFELD
     JENNA REINERT
  7 BOB COOK
     TREY SICKLEBOWER
  8 BECKY HARMON
     TIANA ISLEY
     DOUG & VICKIE BUTLER
10 LAWRENCE CAMPOS
     EARL CONLEY

JULY OBSERVANCES

July is...
Anti-Boredom Month
Baked Beans Month (National)
Fireworks Safety Month (June thru July 4th)
Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month
Hitchhiking Month
Hot Dog Month
Ice Cream Month (National)
Read An Almanac Month
Tennis Month (National)

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