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Town of Holly Trustees hold two meeting in July

his is the time of year that we want to remind everyone that schools are getting ready to open. There are going to be children walking to school and we are asking drivers to be more careful and to really watch out for the children.

LCC women's volleyball team opens season on August 22-23 when the Lady Lopes host the Runnin' Lopes Kick-Off Tournament.

WILEY—Longtime Wiley School Elementary Principal Curtis Turner has turned in his resignation to the board of education.

Expectations will be high according to second-year head coach Mike Stephens as the LCC women’s volleyball team eyes the start of new season.

LAMAR—August is back to school time for area children and as parents scramble to make sure their young students have all the supplies needed to start the school year off right, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment officials and the Prowers County Department of Public Health are working to make sure kids and adults are protected against a number of preventable diseases.

WILEY—Wiley School District Re-13 JT held its regularly scheduled monthly board meeting Wednesday night at 7:30 in the school’s board room.

LAMAR—Understanding the ins and outs of 1,100 pages of legislation can be a daunting task, just ask Kathy Ziegler. The National Farmers Union vice president of governmental relations was on hand in Lamar Thursday to explain the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, more commonly known as the Farm Bill.

LAMAR—In early August, Pierre Auger Cosmic Ray Observatory consortium colleagues visited from Colorado State University to refit the LCC tank with insulation.

Upcoming actitivities offered by the Lamar Parks and Recreation Department. Call 336-2774 for more information.

LAMAR—Progress at the Lamar repowering project continues to inch closer to completion said Lamar Light and Power Superintendent Rick Rigel Tuesday. The superintendent informed the utility board that a lube oil flush of the project is tentatively scheduled for August 25 and would be followed by a chemical clean boil out and steam blows in September as the project prepares to come online.

The 11 required vaccinations are described by the CDPHE as follows: Chickenpox (varicella): The requirement for this vaccine, which first became mandatory in Colorado on July 1, 2000, is being gradually phased in, although health officials recommend that the vaccine be administered to all children and youth up to the age of 18 who have not had the disease.

The public is invited to attend a tour hosted by the Bent’s Fort chapter of the Sante Fe Trail Association, Saturday, August 23. The tour will explore the Granada/fort Union Military Freight route between Branson, Colo. and Folsom, N.M.

Linda Clark of Lamar, Colo. was recently recognized at an award ceremony for being one of the top enrollers in Zrii.
Clark was recognized at a May 22 ceremony at the company’s convention.

LA JUNTA — The OJC Dance Studio is beginning Fall Semester classes this week. There is still time to register for classes offered in all levels of Ballet, Pointé, Tap, Tumbling, Hip Hop (for ages 11 and over), and Jazz (for ages 7-11). Openings are still available in Movement Exploration classes for 3-4 year olds, 4-5 year olds and Tot Trot classes.

Information presented as received from the Sheriff’s Office

Information presented as received from the Lamar Police Department

Due to the small attendance numbers and busy schedules in August, they will not be having Round Table Meetings during the remainder of August. They will start again fresh on September 3

The 47th annual reunion of the descendants of John Henry and Electa Downing was held on Sunday, August 11 at Willow Creek Park in Lamar. Fifty seven family members and guests were present to enjoy a picnic dinner at noon.