AMC Pacer on display at The Orphanage
American Motors Corporation produced the Pacer from model year 1975 through 1980.
American Motors Corporation produced the Pacer from model year 1975 through 1980.
Holyoke school bus drivers Mark Groshans, left, and Scott Murray, right, spent time visiting with – at the center – their former supervisor Robert Jacobs on Wednesday, Jan. 25, during a retirement party for their 37 years on the job. Though the program stated 35 years for Murray, consistent with his full-time work, he later noted that he drove part-time for two years prior. — Photo by Joanie Groshans
Sandra Sanchez, an eighth grader from Holyoke Junior/Senior High School, stops to visit with former school district bus driver Scott Murray. During Murray’s and Mark Groshans’ time driving for Holyoke schools, District Superintendent Kyle Stumpf said, they impacted the lives of an estimated 15,000 students. — Andrew Turck | The Holyoke Enterprise
Mark Groshans stands beside a bus used for the Holyoke School District. According to District Superintendent Kyle Stumpf, Groshans and fellow driver Scott Murray have lasted at the school longer than eight superintendents, 12 principals, and “I can’t tell you how many parents and coaches.” — Photo by Joanie Groshan
Mark Groshans remembers a kindergartener who rode his bus decades ago as he drove through the city and country areas southeast of Holyoke, picking up kids to bring to the local schools.
Susan Baker, left, and Kala Yost sing “Rise Up (Lazarus)” by Cain to close out the A Caring Pregnancy Resource Center’s annual fundraiser. The organization in Holyoke has helped 17 new clients, providing two ultrasounds and care for three babies. — Elly Brown | For The Holyoke Enterprise
Roberta Bigalk, executive director of A Caring Pregnancy Resource Center, speaks to an audience of an estimated 300 people Saturday evening at the Phillips County Event Center. Her organization cares for mothers and fathers in need, she said, and provides help via information, free testing and “lending closets.” — Elly Brown | For The Holyoke Enterprise
Roughly 300 people trekked through the snow Saturday evening and into the Phillips County Event Center, where 44 tables and fellow residents packed the room for A Caring Pregnancy Resource Center’s
Going to college provides plenty of benefits for some people. For high school students, it might seem like the logical next step after graduation.
And they’re off! Heading out for a fast-paced trip around the block are the youngest contestants in the June 5, 1993, Merchants Day Bike Race. Pictured from left to right are Zach Scholl, Colin Campbell and Kendra Knight, all participants in the 6 and under division. — The Holyoke Enterprise File Photo
Five Years Ago
Feb. 1, 2018
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130 N Interocean Ave
PO Box 297
Holyoke CO 80734