The Board of Directors of the Republican River Water Conservation District will hold their quarterly board meeting in the Biesemeier meeting room in the Phillips County Event Center, located at 225
1973 — David Elliott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott, Holyoke, is shown cat fishing — only the cat is four-legged and the fishing is dryland. Young David was observed casting from his self-made rubber boat on wheels, and what he was casting for was Dr. R.J. Wiest’s family cat. The young fisherman makes a cast with nothing but a lead slug on his line, which the cat loves to grab. David then proceeds to reel in the playful cat. — Enterprise file photo
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Contest judges Cody Weingardt and Emali Torres, pictured from left, taste salsa and guacamole that ranges from mild to hot and downright unusual. — Photo by Jes-c French
Several community members entered their best salsa and guacamole in Saturday’s contest sponsored by the Jolly Dozen FCE Club at this year’s Phillips County Fair.
13+ Division winning design
U13 Division winning design
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is proud to announce the state’s 150th anniversary license plates are now available to purchase on Colorado Day, Aug. 1, until July 2027.
The veteran-owned Freedom Construction and Painting float won grand-champion and first-place business honors in the 2023 Phillips County Fair parade. Riding on the float, pictured from left, are Megan Garrett, Harper Garrett, Reese Kramer, Maesa Becker, Phallan Houghtelling and Phawn Houghtelling. — Photo by Jes-c French
Jennifer Hughes celebrates veterans on the Phillips County Players float, which won first place in the civic groups category. — Photo by Jes-c French
Showcasing patriotic cutouts, the Better Beef Makers 4-H Club’s parade float won the youth category in Saturday’s parade. Members are, pictured from left, Eva Schlachter, Cruse Weber, Tenley Becker, Ainsley Kramer, Kenna Kramer, Bristol Kramer and Keirah Nelson. — Photo by Jes-c French
Red, white, and blue were on proud display in the July 29 Phillips County Fair parade, as participants and spectators alike celebrated the fair and honored U.S. veterans.
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