News from Neighbors
Lilac garden features hundreds of varieties
THE GRANT TRIBUNE-SENTINEL, May 10 — The Lilacs of Meadowlark Hill are in full bloom, but won’t be for long. The lilac garden, located 16 miles northeast of Grant and owned by Max and Darlene Peterson, is one of the largest private collections in the world.
The seven rows of fragrant blossoms usually bloom the second or third week in May but vary depending on the weather. This year’s season began the first of May and will end next week.
In addition to the seven rows, more lilacs surround the third generation property. They bloom in seven colors: white, violet, blue, lavender, pink, magenta and purple, with several shades of each.
Max said there are thousands of different varieties of lilacs. They have over 600 varieties on their property.
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Arrest made in McMinn, Macias murders
FORT MORGAN TIMES, May 11 — Local law enforcement has made an arrest in the murder of 18-year-old Destiny McMinn and 41-year-old Santos De Santiago Macias.
Two Fort Morgan 17-year-old males were arrested Wednesday night in the 200 block of South West Street at approximately 9 p.m., according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
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Heated discussion held in Julesburg public hearing
JULESBURG ADVOCATE, May 11 — Eager to be heard, Julius Dobranksi boldly asked members of the Julesburg Town Board, “Am I in compliance? Or are you going to crucify everyone like Hitler did in 1939?”
Dobranski was the first guest to stand up and air his views about the proposed ordinance that defines the meaning of nuisances within Julesburg and how each may be enforced.
“Anything and everything can be a nuisance,” stressed Dobranski. “If you want Elizabeth and I to leave town and never come back, buy us out!”
The public discussion lasted about 40 minutes and at times was heated. Some of Julesburg’s residents felt that the town had singled them out. Both Mayor Ken Berges and town manager Allen Coyne tried to explain that the ordinances were cleaned up to allow them to be enforced.
Glenn Pelster also stated that while the ordinance as written was new, the ordinance had already been on record.
“Going back 15 years when I had the badge, I was given a list of 36 people,” said Rick Ingwersen, former county sheriff. “I went around with you,” he said, pointing at Coyne, “and I came up with 136 properties. And when I presented it to the board, it was dropped.” Ingwersen stated that his list included “people that shouldn’t be messed.”
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Pet pig violates city ordinance
THE YUMA PIONEER, MAY 11 — The Yuma City Council received an education on “mini pigs” during its regular meeting, last week at City Hall. Yuma resident Jannette Sims provided the education. Her family has had a mini pig, named Daisy, as a pet for four years.
The family recently received a notification from the city that they are in violation of the city’s ordinance banning “livestock” being housed in town. As it stands now, the family would have to get rid of the mini-pig, though Sims told the Pioneer she is meeting with a lawyer this week. The family could face a fine of up to $300.
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