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Bill Burgess – June 4, 1951 – August 3, 2011
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Granada, Colorado resident, Bill Burgess, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday August 8, 2011 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar. John Sykes will officiate the service and a private family burial will take place at a later date. Following the service the family will receive friends at Chez DuVall’s in Granada for a time of fellowship and sharing. Per Bill’s request, cremation will take place and … Read entire article »
It’s a Brand New Alta Vista School
Alta Vista students, staff and teachers are getting a brand new school this August, estimated at $6.1 million. The summer long renovations are just about finished, as outlined by Alta Vista administrator, Talara Coen during a brief tour of the project this past Thursday, August 4. Construction costs are covered by a BEST grant, administered by the Colorado Department of Education. Coen said the school had to put up $300,000 in local funding and the balance … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Education, Energy, Featured, Lamar, News, Youth
Holly Town Board Meeting Reviews Revenues
General utility revenue increased in Holly for the first six months of 2011, compared to the same period in 2010, according to Town Clerk, Mary Rushton. Trustee members met in a brief, regular monthly session this past Wednesday, August 3. Ruston informed board members that purchased power for the six month period was higher this year by $119,000 compared to 2010, but water revenue had increased for the same period by $13,000, refuse collections were … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, community, Economy, Featured, Holly, Law Enforcement, News, Public Safety, School, Transportation, Youth
STATE REAPPORTIONMENT Public Hearing Scheduled for Lamar
The Colorado Reapportionment Commission has been working on Senate and Representative district maps for the Colorado legislature throughout the summer. The commission has scheduled a series of meetings throughout the state to hear input regarding the reapportionment of these districts. This is your chance to have your voice heard – these districts will be in place for 10 years and now is the time to let the Commission know if these districts will provide the … Read entire article »
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