Around Town

Several July 4 activities scheduled
    Community members are invited to watch the fireworks show Thursday, July 4, after dark, around 9 p.m. Volunteer firefighters will set off the fireworks between the airport and the cemetery.
    Also scheduled for Thursday is a special 4 p.m. showing of “Men in Black: International” at the Peerless that will benefit Holyoke Volunteer Fire Department. A separate benefit for HVFD will be held at First Baptist Church from 5-8 p.m. and includes food, fun and games. Races at Phillips County Raceway are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

Sign up for coed slow-pitch softball
    Teams are being sought for the summer coed softball season. Games will be played Mondays and Thursdays through July. All players must be out of high school.
    To register a team and for fee information, contact Sherman Kage at 970-580-9360 or Kendra Schlachter at 308-249-5294.
    
Fireworks that shoot into the air illegal
    Holyoke Police Department reminds everyone that certain fireworks are illegal in Colorado. Any firework that shoots into the air or explodes is illegal. This includes, but is not limited to, bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, mortars and M80s.
    Some fireworks that are legal are fountains, snakes, ground spinners and sparklers.
    Even with legal fireworks, parents should supervise children, and there are civil and criminal penalties should the fireworks start a fire.
    Penalties for possession and use of illegal fireworks in Holyoke include confiscating the fireworks and fines up to $300. Should a person be issued a summons under the state statute, penalties can be up to $750 in fines and up to six months in jail.