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Dick Ourada and his 1977 International Harvester cross from Nebraska to Colorado on Highway 6 last week as he and his wife, Carolee, begin a long tractor trip to their home in Fairbanks, Alaska, to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation to be earmarked for research. — Courtesy photo
Dick and Carolee Ourada are almost ready for their nearly 4,000-mile journey to Fairbanks, Alaska, in Aggie, their refurbished 1977 International Harvester 574. They left Holyoke last Wednesday, July 13, and plan to take 60 days to get to Alaska. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Dick Ourada modifies the cab he’s adding to his International Harvester at his workshop in Holyoke on July 7. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
At the Central Plains Equipment sendoff July 13 in Holyoke, Dick Ourada, at left, chats with DeeAnn Dubbert about the Tractor Trip for Kids. They were classmates in Grant, Nebraska. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Alaska or bust!
Farmers know what it’s like to spend long hours in the tractor, with only a slight breeze to keep them cool and their own thoughts to keep them company.
Sawyer Sigler is this year’s Phillips County Fair princess. — Courtesy Photo
Make plans to attend the Phillips County Fair next week
It’s time for the Phillips County Fair! The “Country Pride County Wide” fair has a full lineup of activities Monday-Sunday, July 25-31, at the Phillips County Fairgrounds just north of Holyoke.
Child care initiative spots finish line
After years of planning and fundraising, the Holyoke Community Childcare Initiative is getting closer to reaching its goal of building a much-needed child care center in Holyoke.
High temps don’t stifle worship music event in Imperial’s park
On Saturday, July 9, the inaugural Worship in the Park faced triple-digit heat in Imperial, Nebraska, but close to 100 people attended the inspirational music event.