This 50-ton crane was brought to Holyoke from Denver the week of Sept. 18, 1966, for the placing of 13 pre-stressed concrete roof slabs on Holyoke’s enclosed swimming pool building. The T beams, though of lighter construction than some, weigh 14 tons each. They were hauled here from Denver on huge trucks. The roof was set in place Sept. 22-23 under the supervision of Knight and Son Construction Co. of Holyoke, general contractor on the swimming pool project. With the placing of the large roof units completed, work on the building will proceed at an accelerated rate. It is hoped that the pool will be ready for use by Thanksgiving. — The Holyoke Enterprise File Photo
Peekin' into the Past
Five Years Ago
June 7, 2018
Donthe Lucas, 25, is set to stand trial for the murder of Kelsie Schelling, as Judge Thomas Flesher ruled May 31 in Pueblo that there is enough evidence to try Lucas on first-degree murder charges.
Holyoke JR/SR High Principal Susan Ortner is officially retiring, closing out a 40-year career in education, with her duties completed at the June 5 board meeting.
Having just finished her seventh year teaching at Holyoke JR/SR High, Allie Balog is transitioning to a new job as the executive director of Phillips County Family Education Services.
Ten Years Ago
June 6, 2013
Phillips County extended the fairgrounds a few acres after purchasing a piece of land from James and Julie Krogmeier for $13,185, reported county commissioners at their May 30 meeting. The 2.93 acres are adjacent to the northwest corner of the fairgrounds. It will accommodate the new extended bike/pedestrian path as it loops around the north side of the fairgrounds.
By accepting the general manager position at Jack’s Bean Co. at the end of April, Tom Harmon is returning his family to a place they once called home.
Soprano Dani Brandt was selected for New Ways Singers after auditioning for the two-week choir tour with Nebraska Christian College.
Twenty-Five Years Ago
June 11, 1998
John and Travis Sherlock are ready to Ride the Rockies June 21-26. They are in good physical shape, their bicycles are in top working order, and their mentality is prepared to tackle one of the biggest bicycle tours in the United States.
After taking a year off from sports, Sandra Kienholz, daughter of Jim and Susan Kienholz of Holyoke, has become Colorado State University’s first female pole vaulter.
Another spring storm moved into the area on June 7, bringing heavy rain and hail. Over an inch of rain fell in about a quarter of an hour, putting the town’s draining systems to the test. Damage to crops was severe.
Fifty Years Ago
June 7, 1973
Phillips County 4-H members will be calling on individuals and business organizations during the month of June to sell light bulbs as a fundraising project. The proceeds of the sale will be divided between the county 4-H council and the individual clubs.
The Phillips County commissioners announced today that there will be Revenue Sharing funds available to the historical society to start them on a fundraising campaign for a new county museum.
The Holyoke Chamber of Commerce would appreciate it if the merchants who have trees in front of their stores would keep them watered.
Seventy-Five Years Ago
June 10, 1948
Rev. E.M. Steen, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Holyoke since last October, offered his resignation at the morning service of the church last Sunday. His resignation is to become effective July 1.
The Girl Scouts regional trainer, Julia Hamp of Colorado Springs, will be in Holyoke next Thursday, June 17, to conduct classes for the Girl Scout leaders and committee women of Holyoke and neighboring towns.
The book committee has added 30 volumes of the latest Americana encyclopedia to the library, which is being appreciated for reference work.