Local

Article Image Alt Text

Librarian Kathy Bornhoft, pictured at left, teaches one group of the 40-plus children who are participating in the summer reading program how to do a process called paint pour. All of the children, and even some adults, are listening intently to her instructions. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Kids have fun painting at reading program

To combat the heat of summer, many children sit under the veranda of Heginbotham Library as they participate in this year’s summer reading program.

Article Image Alt Text

Members of the Ensminger and Andes families are pictured on a farm southwest of Dailey. Those included in the photograph are Bob and his wife Homie (Batman) Ensminger, Myrtle Andes (Meakins), Charles Andes, Lloyd Ensminger, Raymond Ensminger, Glenn Ensminger and Wilma Ensminger (Gordon). Bob was born Jan. 17, 1890, in Rockport, Missouri. Bob and Homie moved to Amherst in 1918. Bob worked breaking sod, running a steam engine and making roads for the county. He helped pioneer the gasoline transport business in northeastern Colorado in 1935, hauling gas from refineries in Cheyenne and Denver to towns in the area. At various times he served as the first president of the Holyoke Gun Club, president of the Holyoke Lions Club and member of Holyoke Town Council. He also was the manager of the Phillips County Fair for 14 years, and the grandstand at the fairgrounds was built during his tenure. — Source: Phillips County Museum

Peekin' into the Past

Five Years Ago

June 16, 2016

Article Image Alt Text

Concerns about potholes like these on Sherman Avenue led almost 20 Holyoke residents to attend the June 1 Holyoke City Council meeting. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Article Image Alt Text

One of the potholes on Sherman Avenue near the intersection with Scheunemann Street is pictured. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Citizens voice concerns about streets

Nearly 20 residents attended the June 1 Holyoke City Council meeting, and several expressed their concerns over the state of some of Holyoke’s roads, specifically referencing the potholes on Sherma

Pages

Holyoke Enterprise

970-854-2811 (Phone)

130 N Interocean Ave
PO Box 297
Holyoke CO 80734