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Residents to get letter about bond question By Sara Waite Editor Sterling residents soon will be receiving a letter explaining the reasons behind the city’s need for a bond to fund improvements to the wastewater treatment facility. City Manager Don Saling got the ok from the Sterling City Council during their meeting Tuesday, July 23m to send out a letter that lays out the potential consequences if a proposed ballot question fails this November. Saling noted that once the council officially votes to put the question on the ballot, the city can’t spend any funds on campaigning for it. However, he said, the Logan County Chamber of Commerce has indicated it will provide support for the issue. The letter points out that if the measure fails, residents could face an increase on their sewer rates from the $50 in place now to about $85 per month. That would generate about $10 million over the next three years so that the city could fund one-third of the project, if construction rates remain the same. Saling told the council last month that due to a drop in interest rates and the fact that the city will get credit for the project’s energy efficiency, if the bond measure passes he may be able to recommend a slight decrease in the sewer rates. The letter will go to Sterling residents

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Volume XXXII Issue 14

‘Close Encounters’ in Crook

Callie Jones / South Platte Sentinel

It was "Destination Crook" for Lutz Family's alien spaceship float as it made its way through downtown Crook during the Crook Fair parade on Saturday. This year’s theme was “Close Encounters of the Crook Kind.” Find more fair photos on Page 6.

Parade staging tweaked for construction By Jeff Rice Staff Writer The Logan County Fair Parade route is being tweaked yet again because of ongoing road construction in Sterling. Parade Chair Theresa Baessler said she had spoken last week with Major Russ Swingle, commander of operations for Sterling Police Department, to discuss the logistics of using the Broadway Plaza shopping center for staging.

Baessler said there is some concern over construction on Broadway at the entrance of the shopping center. “We have opted to have the floats check-in behind the U-Haul/A&A Rentals business and begin lining up at the west entrance of the shopping center next to the NJC parking lot,” she said. “We’ll utilize the long road behind the shopping center businesses.” The parade route will now begin at

the shopping center’s west entrance off Sidney Avenue, then travel south to Broadway then head west to N. Third Avenue. The parade will turn north on Third and go west on Walsh Parkway to Seventh Avenue. The route then returns to Broadway and ends at Sterling High School. The parade will disperse in the school parking lot or in the streets to the south.

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Community endowment fund tops $1 million By Sara Waite Editor The Sterling Community Fund has surpassed a major milestone in its endeavor to serve as a lasting source of revenue for improvements in Logan County. In a press release last week, the Sterling Community Fund Committee announced that the fund has exceeded $1 million in assets and pledges. “These are dollars raised in Logan County

that will remain in Logan County,” the release states. The community fund was established within the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado in December of 2017. Reaching the $1 million mark came about as the result of “Under the Western Sky” Gala on June 1 at the Logan County Fairgrounds. “Thanks to tremendous community support — including nearly 600 guests, 100 volun-

teers, 57 in-kind donors (restaurants, food vendors, auction donors, and others), and 52 sponsors — the event raised over $325,000. We are gratified that so many people in our community support this grassroots effort to bolster the future of Logan County,” the release states. The community fund committee offered its thanks to the Gala Committee: Karen Burkholder, Marcia Burnham, John

Chapdelaine, Cindy Hoal, Cindy Horner, Peter Sisneros, Julie Sonnenberg, Peggy Stoltenberg, and Karen Torres; as well as Food Committee members Trevor Bedsaul, Calvin Lee, Kim Sellers, and Ryan Virgil; and Auction Committee members Tina McEndaffer and Linda Meisner. They also thanked the auction buyers: the Burnham and Jones families, Brent and Stacey Erickson, Dr. Bill Fredregill,

Alan and Cindy Hoal, Industrial Welding, Jason and Nicole Koester, Marick’s Waste Disposal, Johnson and Associates, CPAs, Matt and Cindy Johnson, McEndaffer Feedyard, Linda Meisner, Rob and Rosie Nichols, Curt and Cindy Pilkington, Ted and Penny Propst, Jim and Becky Santomaso, Shawn and Jenifer Seifried, The Wright Law Firm and Victoria Yarrington.

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Around Town

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Police investigate thefts at Walmart STERLING POLICE DEPARTMENT July 26 At 2:56 a.m. Taylor Renea Perry, 25, of Sterling, was arrested on Walnut St. on charges of driving under the influence and careless driving. July 25 At 7:24 a.m. police took a report of a theft that occurred at Walmart, 1510 W. Main St. An Eclipse IRD, valued at $248, was stolen. At 9:53 a.m. Dorian Kyle Sermon, 25, of Sterling, was arrested at Sterling Police Department on two warrants for failure to appear. At 1:01 a.m. Tristan Louis Shaffer, 23, of Sterling, was arrested in the 1200 block of Hamilton St. on charges of false imprisonment, harassment and domestic violence. At 7:59 p.m. police took a report of a theft that occurred in the 1100 block of Westview Ct. A black Uncle Mike’s holster, valued at $30, and a Springfield Armory 9mm, valued at $600, were stolen. July 24 At 8:30 p.m. Tyler Allen Mcauley, 20, of Sterling, was issued a summons in the 600 block of N. Third St. for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. At 10:12 p.m. Karma S. Brandt, 42, of Sterling, was arrested in the 200 block of Weston Ct. on charges of violation of a protection order, disorderly conduct and public indecency. At 11:21 a.m. police took a report of fraud that occurred in the 1500 block of Evans St. Approximately $490 worth of STEAM and iTunes cards were stolen and there was an attempted theft of $4,400.09. July 23 At 3:50 p.m. police took a report of a theft that occurred in the 1100 block of Platte St. A blue Kent 20-inch BMX boy’s bike, valued at $78, was stolen. At 6:33 p.m. Allan Lee Dodson, 25, of Sterling, was arrested in the 1100 block of Nottingham Ct. on charges of violation of a protection order, assault in the second degree and domestic violence. At 3:45 a.m. Leon Joseph Hernandez, 41, of Sterling, was arrested in the 600 block of Fairhurst St. on charges of second degree assault, resisting arrest, obstructing a peace officer, criminal mischief – less than $300 and disorderly conduct.

July 22 At 8 p.m. Cynthia M. Jenson, 60, of Sterling, was issued a summons in the 500 block of Chestnut St. for trespassing. At 3:12 p.m. Joseph Michael Gallagher, 38, of Sterling, was served a warrant at SPD for failure to appear. At 4:43 p.m. Shawn Duffy, 42, and Mari Ann Lee, 37, both of Sterling, were issued summonses in the 700 block of Douglas St. for trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia. At 9:32 a.m. police took a report of a theft that occurred at the West Main Wash, 1103 W. Main St. Two hanging flower pots, valued at $60, were stolen. At 9:36 a.m. police took a report of a municipal code violation at Walmart. At 9:57 p.m. Fargo Orin Ray, 44, of Sterling, was arrested in the 400 block of N. Fourth St. on charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstructing a peace officer and attempting to influence a public servant. At 12:39 a.m. Justin Ross Minch, 36, of Sterling, was arrested in the 300 block of E. Broadway St. on charges of two counts of distributing/manufacturing/possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, two counts of possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance, one count of failure to appear and one count of violation of a protection order. At 12:56 a.m. Michael Prentis Mayes, 45, of Sterling, was arrested in the 300 block of E. Broadway on charges of possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance and distributing/manufacturing/possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. July 21 At 9:35 p.m. Christy Ann Pinatelli, 24, of Sterling, was arrested in the 100 block of N. Third Ave. on warrants out of SPD and Weld County for failure to comply and failure to appear. July 20 At 1:55 p.m. Joshua Shawn Unrein, 29, of Fleming, while at the Logan County Jail, was served a warrant for charges of violation of a protection order, child abuse without injury, reckless endangerment, driving a motor vehicle while license is revoked, driving without proof of insurance, failure to remain on the scene of an accident, failure to notify police of an accident, driving with an open alcohol container in the vehicle and three prior driving under the influence charges. At 1:32 a.m. Marsha Ann

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Brooking, 41, of Sterling, was arrested in the 110 block of S. Third Ave. on charges of second degree burglary, failure/refusal to leave premises/property on request of peace officer, obstruction of a peace officer and domestic violence. At 2:52 a.m. police took a report of a burglary that occurred in the 400 block of S. Seventh Ave. A lawnmower, valued at $200, was stolen. At 12:33 p.m. Albert Daniel Zink, 45, of Sterling, was booked into the Logan County Jail on two Sterling municipal warrants for failure to appear. July 19 At 2:55 p.m. Rene Basaldua Jr., 41, of Sterling, while at the Logan County Jail, was served three warrants for failure to appear out of Sterling Police Department and one warrant out of Logan County Sheriff’s Office for failure to comply. At 10:34 p.m. Lance Edward Precour, 61, of Sterling, was arrested in the 110 block of S. Third Ave. on a charge of obstruction of a peace officer. At 9:22 a.m. Kenya Raymond Greene, 44, of Sterling, was arrested in the 1100 block of N. Eighth St. on charges of driving while license is under restraint, driving a vehicle while license is revoked as a habitual offender and obedience to official traffic control device. July 18 At 11:04 a.m. police took a report of a theft that occurred at Walmart, 1510 W. Main St. Pedigree dog food, valued at $25.83; floral canvas hamper, valued at $19.97; two Dove shampoos, valued at $4.88; a men’s sock, valued at $9.84; A-shirt, valued at $8.96; a five pack of A-shirts, valued at $15.98; a men’s crew shirt, valued at $15.98; Nyx lip gloss, valued at $7.97; Maybelline lip gloss, valued at $7.94; Old Spice body wash, valued at $4.97; brown leather cord, valued at $9.47;a 280/281 comn/ brush, valued at $56.99; an Oral-B toothbrush, valued at $3.97; Colgate toothpaste, valued at $4.96; Maybelline mascara, valued at $6.97; Body Benefits men’s shower pouf, valued at $2; Equate Fabulous shampoo, valued at $8.77; a 12piece camp set, valued at $27.88; a Mini Hangin makeup purse, valued at $9.97; Katy mascara/eye liner, valued at $9.62; Cover Girl face powder, valued at $7.27; a manicure kit, valued at $3.94; a weather proof Bluetooth speaker, valued at

$29.88; a printer ink tank, valued at $52.97; a “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” DVD, valued at $2.97; an Xbox game, valued at $19.93; frosted window film, valued at $21.73; an H5-Power Max battery, valued at $119.76; a battery core fee, valued at $12; clothes bar, valued at $9.96; window tint, valued at $9.66; denim shorts, valued at $9.96; an automotive fuse kit, valued at $19.97; a nine-inch metal fan, valued at $14.44; an HP Laser Jet Printer, valued at $109; and a chest tote, valued at $29.97, were stolen. At 6:34 p.m. police took a report of a theft that occurred in the 100 block of Phelps St. A Colorado license plate was stolen. At 1:55 p.m. Jordan Dion Maestas, 20, of Sterling, was arrested in the 900 block of S. Third Ave. on a failure to appear warrant out of SPD. At 7:18 p.m. Joshua Phillip Sanchez, 37, of Sterling, was arrested in the 800 block of N. Division Ave. on charges of violation/revocation of bail bond, two counts of assault in the third degree, false imprisonment, two counts of violation of a protection order and domestic violence. At 2:27 p.m. Spencer James Nash, 28, of Sterling, was arrested in the 600 block of Fairhurst St. on charges of driving under the influence, lane usage violation, tampering with an approved ignition interlock device and violation of a protection order. July 17 At 1:17 p.m. Jeremy Richard Todd Feyes, 33, of Sterling, was issued a summons in the 200 block of Phelps St. for theft. July 16 At 3:20 p.m. police took a report of a fraud that occurred at Jimmy Johns, 831 W. Main St. An unauthorized Visa credit card/debit card number was used and $52.32 was stolen. July 14 At 5:23 p.m. police took a report of a theft that occurred at Walmart, 1510 W. Main St. An iPhone 8 in turquoise phone case, valued at $600, was stolen. July 12 At 1:20 p.m. police took a report of a theft that occurred on Douglas St. A red lawnmower, valued at $80, was stolen. July 10 At 7:14 p.m. Tejay Allen Fetzer, 20, of Sterling, was issued a municipal citation in the 700 block of N. Third St. for failure to stop at an intersection.

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July 18 At 9:30 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 36700 block of County Road 36.5, in Fleming, for a 911 investigation. At 8:40 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 600 block of Fairhurst St. for an animal bite. At 6:53 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 14500 block of Shelbe Ln., in Sterling, for a 911 investigation. At 10:20 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 14000 block of Cottonwood Cir. for a burglary alarm. At 10:02 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of S. Logan Ave., in Fleming, for an animal complaint. At 9:49 a.m. deputies were dispatched to C.R. 95 and 38, in Haxtun, for an assist. At 9:01 a.m. deputies were dispatched to C.R. 46 and 43, in Iliff, for a hit and run crash. At 8:27 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Douglas St., in Sterling, for an assist. At 7:16 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 21400 block of C.R. 34, in Sterling, for a vehicle crash with injuries. At 3:37 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of S. 11th Ave., in Sterling, for a report of theft. July 17 At 3:40 a.m. Thomas Newton, 40, was arrested at the Logan County Jail on a warrant for failure to appear. At 10:31 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 11200 block of Highway 6, in Merino, for a report of harassment. At 8 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Duncan St., in Peetz. At 6:26 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of N. Second St., in Iliff, for a disturbance. At 6:24 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 28100 block of C.R. 74, in Peetz, for a burglary alarm. At 5:18 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the Logan County Jail for a welfare check. July 16 At 4:18 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of First St., in Crook, for a report of theft. At 3:58 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Highland Dr., in Sterling, for a 911 investigation. At 3:28 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 17400 block of C.R. 14, in Sterling, for a 911 investigation.

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James Robert Cope February 6, 1937 - July 21, 2019 James Robert “Bob” Cope passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his home in Atwood, CO. Private family services will be held at a later date. Bob was born February 6, 1937 in Deadwood, SD to Jake David and Lila (Brown) Cope. He was raised in Fort Collins, CO and graduated from Fort Collins High School in 1955 and from CSU in 1960 with a BSME engineering degree. He married Jeanette Jones in beautiful downtown Atwood in 1958 while attending school. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF and served successfully for 3 years in the 310th B-47 Bob Wing stationed at Schilling AFB, Kansas (Near Salina) from 1960 through 1963. He served during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. He received a Commendation medal upon discharge and was promoted to reserve Captain while serving in the inactive USAF reserves from 1963 to 1968. Upon release from active duty Bob joined the Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Company in West Palm Beach, Florida. He worked 2 years as a Test Engineer on the SR71 Blackbird jet engine being developed for the CIA. Bob and his family moved back to Colorado where he worked a short time at Sundstrand’s Torpedo Engine development factory near Arvada, Colorado. When IBM built and opened their plant site in Boulder, Bob joined IBM again, as a test engineer. At IBM you had to be “Juicier” to be successful and thus Bob went back to school at night for 3 years on the GI Bill and he graduated in 1971 with a BSEE degree. After transferring to a Flexible Media Data Recorder Engineering Design department his career took off. His last major assignment was a joint design project in Hursley, England for 1 year. Bob received IBM’s First Level Invention award in 1977. Bob managed 3 different engineering departments at IBM. After leaving IBM 12 years later, Bob worked for a number of small startup computer companies, serving as an Engineering Manager at two firms besides IBM. He also worked as a design engineer and was an expert in computer simulation of designs in development. While working for these smaller firms he trained himself in Finite Element

Computer modeling which helped his career as a consultant. He also was the key player in getting StorageTek to convert over to Computer Aided Design before other firms did. He finished his engineering career working as a design consultant working from his Atwood farm home. Bob jumped into starting his own company; COPEX Coep in 1995 designing and building an advanced golf club. He came very close to completing a joint development contract with Calloway Golf of California. This effort failed but Bob never had any reservations or regrets, and that experience helped push him into working for himself. Along with some personal U.S. Patents, Bob prepared and was issued by the USPTO, and patents obtained by employer(s) with Bob listed as an inventor; resulted in 13 U.S. Patents and 6 Technical Articles published in the IBM Technical Journal in his career. He made significant contributions to the shipping of computer data storage machines at IBM, StorageTek and Cipher Data in California and Benchmark Storage Innovations. Bob’s last engineering job was with Wisdom Industries of Merino, Colorado and he stated many times that doing computer based stress analysis on carnival rides was the best job he ever had. He stated he would never ride a carnival ride. As a hobby from 2001 through 2018, Bob prepared and published a total of 200+ political cartoons for Sterling’s JournalAdvocate. His very last job was helping at the Northeaster 18 Pro Shop which helped him keep his weight down. Bob is survived by his wife Jeanette (Jones) Cope; oldest son Jim Cope of Peoria, AZ; daughter Joan Pinto of Orinda, CA and youngest son John Cope currently living in Manila, Philippines; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; Uncle Edwin Brown of Fort Collins, CO and brother Larry Cope of Medford, OR. Bob enjoyed a good life, married to Jeanette for 60+ years, and had 3 children that all make him proud at being a good father. His Bucket List is empty. Contributions may be made in Robert’s memory to the Hospice of the Plains, 100 Broadway Street, Suite 1A, Sterling, CO 80751.

Timothy Arnoldy July 16, 2019 - July 24, 2019 Timothy John Arnoldy, 62, of Sterling passed away July 16, 2019. Memorial mass will be held 10:00 am, Wed. July 24, 2019, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Michael Bodzioch celebrating. Inurnment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Tim was born March 21, 1957 in Perham, MN to William and Darlene (Nagel) Arnoldy. He graduated in 1975 from Stevens High School in Rapid City, SD. Tim worked for BNSF Railroad in Sterling for 36 years (1979-2015). He married Rita Butcher Aug. 1 1981, they shared 38 years of marriage. Tim was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET). He enjoyed going to concerts, golfing, biking, walking, and working on his yard and

garden, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his wife, kids & grandchildren. Tim is survived by his wife Rita Arnoldy, mother Darlene Arnoldy, daughter Sarah (Keith) Wernsman of Sterling, Justin (Julie) Arnoldy of Denver, Kyle (Jodi) Arnoldy of Sterling, and grandchildren Oskar, Zeke, Tara & Jade; siblings James Arnoldy, Michael Arnoldy, William Arnoldy, Jeff Arnoldy, and Jennifer Thompson. Tim is preceded in death by his father William Arnoldy. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital, Family Resource Center or charity of your choice c/o Tennant Funeral Home, PO Box 1547, Sterling, CO 80751.

Stephanie Lynne Neighbors September 21, 1974 - July 18, 2019 Stephanie Lynne Neighbors passed away at her home in Mesa, Arizona on July 18, 2019. Born on September 21, 1974 in Sterling, CO to parents Duane and Nancy (Prall) Krier and was the youngest of four. She graduated in 1993 from Sterling High School where she competed in multiple sports including softball. Her passion for softball began at an early age and culminated into a head coaching position at Scottsdale Community College. It was at SCC where she met fellow student and future husband, Tony, in the Athletic Training Room as 'just friends' first. They married in 1999 and she continued her studies of Exercise Science at Arizona State University while starting her family. Stephanie loved the laughter in her home and was proud of each

of her four children and the closeness they share. Her favorite times were spent attending, scorekeeping, and coaching their various sports. She was an avid organizer, loved her Church, the Denver Broncos, Mountain Dew, family movies, Ronald Reagan, and was a passionate sports fan. She was preceded in death by her mom, Nancy. Steph is also survived by husband, Tony; children, Drew, Reagan, Gabrielle, and Theo; her father, Duane Sr. and step-mother Nola; and siblings, Regina (John) Gebhard, Duane Jr. (Kathie) Krier, Colette (Matt) Michieli; many loving nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be held July 25 at 11:00am followed by Mass at 11:30 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 2121 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282. Reception to follow.

Obituaries Funding requests due by Aug. 2 Continued From Page 1 and owner/occupants, rather than going out in city bills. Saling explained that last year they realized the information might not have reached many who rent their homes because the bills go to the property owner, who might not live locally. Saling also asked the council for thoughts on the city’s nonprofit funding for the 2020 budget. Last year the council approved $12,000 in grants to various local nonprofits, although not all of that funding was disbursed. He said he expects 2020 will bring “somewhat of a tight budget.” Mayor Pro Tem Dave Appelhans said he’d like to see the $12,000 remain in the budget for next year. Funding requests are due to the city by Aug. 2; Appelhans and council member Brenda Desormeaux will serve with Human Resources Director Bob Brown on a committee this year to review the applications and make a recommendation on funding allocations to the council. Council action Tuesday night will result in a new building at the Overland Trail Museum. The council voted to award the bid for the building, which will house the museum’s Print Shop equipment that was damaged in the 2013 flood and has since been restored, to Schlenz Builders. Schlenz submitted the only bid for the project, at $259,907, plus an additional $2,250 to upgrade to Malarkey shingles, for a total of $262,157. Saling noted that $263,000 was budgeted for the project for 2019. New council member Luke Janes asked how many companies were invited to bid; Saling said that the request for proposals went out in the newspaper, but added that it is tough to find contractors at the moment. Public Works Director George Good said Schlenz intends to start on the project right away, and hopes to have at least the exterior of the building completed by the time cold weather hits. The council also heard from Betty Carney, who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. Carney owns the trailer park between Division and Second Avenue, and said the “tremendous amount of construction” being done in the area is having a negative impact on her bottom line. Carney previously owned the trailer park, and since buying it back two years ago has worked to clean it up. However,

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Sterling Mayor Dan Torres presents a proclamation of Alzheimer's Awareness Month to Marianne Harbart, an Alzheimer education facilitator for Sterling, during the Sterling City Council meeting Tuesday, July 23. right now three of her 10 lots are vacant; she said she’s never before had any vacancies. She said that while the work being done may ultimately prove to be a very good thing for the community as a whole, she

thought it was important for the council to know about the harm it’s causing to local businesses. “I don’t expect you to work any miracles, but I think you should know that there are negative impacts,” she said.

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Philip Andrew BarayGemaehlich July 5, 1992 - October 24, 2018 Philip Andrew BarayGemaehlich, 26 of Fort Collins, died on October 24, 2018. He was born on July 5, 1992. Philip and his brother Jose were adopted by LaVergn and Dianna Gemaehlich and grew up in Sterling, Colorado. He spent most of his adult life in the Fort Collins area. He enjoyed construction work and was actively learning more to make it a lifelong career. He also loved his dog Rayna. Philip is survived by his brothers, Jose Gemaehlich of Wheatridge, Co and Stewart James (wife Nicole) of Sterling; sisters Persephone James of Sterling and Karla Ells (husband Chris) of Burleson, TX; and biological mom Ernestina Baray of Fort Collins. He also has several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his parents,

LaVergn and Dianna Gemaehlich. A Memorial service will be held Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Hi ashes will be laid to rest next to his parents at the Burdett Cemetery in the spring. The state of Colorado has many foster kids waiting to be adopted. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Focus on the Family 8605 Explorer Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80920, Attn: Philip Gemaehlich Memorial. This money will help other families willing to adopt foster kids and give these kids a permanent home. A memorial graveside service will be held Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Burdett Cemetery, north of Otis, Colorado (CR 55 & CR RR.) All who knew Philip are welcome to attend.

James "Jeep" Piper August 14, 1936 - June 21, 2019 A strong, big-hearted, generous spirit and kind soul, James "Jeep" Piper, was welcomed home to the Lord on June 21, 2019. A Celebration of his life will be held in his birthday month, Saturday, August 3, at 2:00 PM., at the NJC Hays Student Center Ballroom. The Celebration will include a meal for all family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family: Michelle Hayes (Bob), Kimmerly Piper-Aiken; son, Jay (Pam); and nephews, Lynn (Edna), Dale (Dena), and Gary (Wendy) Dunning, and loving companion, Montelle Martens. He is remembered as being an inspirational teacher and mentor. His creativity was exemplified in his ability to design, build and remodel projects including livestock trailers, homes, and garages. He was passionate about maintaining lifelong friendships and family relationships. Dear to his heart, early on, was raising Suffolk sheep for 4-H with his children and, later on, being an active participant in the Faith United Methodist Church congregation. He was born in Manzanola, CO, August, 14, 1936. He was raised on a farm in Manzanola and graduated from Manzanola High School in 1954. During high school, he met his soul mate, "Janice," and they were married on Feb. 6, 1955. He attended CU-Boulder, CSU-Fort Collins and was Principal and Ag teacher at Arickaree School before moving to Sterling in 1968. He was an instructor and Chair of the Northeastern Junior College Ag department before retiring. Travelling to Australia, Hawaii, Canada, the Panama Canal, and across the U.S, including an Alaskan cruise, gave Jeep great joy. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the produce, boating and fishing, swimming, and visiting with friends! He could connect with total strangers and was devoted to attending family events and celebrations. "Mr. Piper" began his teaching career at Arickaree High school where he served as Principal, organized an

outstanding Vo-ag program, FFA chapter and wresting program. After obtaining his Master's Degree in Agricultural Education at CSU, he taught welding, farm carpentry, agriculture machinery, power mechanics and other classes. He served as Aggie's Club sponsor, NJC Young Farmers advisor (being named the Outstanding Colorado Young Farmer Advisor in 1980), and Faculty Association President. Jim was a decades-long member and supporter of the Sterling Lions Club. He held several officer positions and received the Lions highest awards over his long tenure. He recruited dozens of individuals to join. He loved the club's various activities and participated in many such as: NJC's Scholarship Recipients, recognition of GED students, building handicapped ramps for homes, used eyeglass recycling, and construction of shelters at Prairie Park. He was especially proud of fabricating the Lion's megagrill which was used by all members for club fundraising by feeding thousands of folks at summer cookouts and Logan County Cowboy Breakfasts. His legacy of love will be passed on to his grandchildren, Cory Leicester, Penney (David Bennett) Aiken, Kaley (Jason) Zeisel, Brandon (Samantha) Aiken, Lucas and Emily Piper; along with great-grandchildren, Alaina Aiken O'Connell, Jacey, Jayla, and Joslyn Zeisel, and Emma and Henry Stephen. Jeep is survived by his brother, Tommy (Joyce) Piper; his sister, Linda (Bret and Lezlie) Shell and was preceded in death by loving wife Janice; his brother, Don; son-in-law, Paul Aiken; and nephew Alan Dunning. Memorial contributions can be made to: James Piper Memorial Ag Scholarship NJC Foundation, 100 College Ave., ES French #215 Sterling, CO 80751 online: njcfoundation.org or Faith United Methodist Church 230 Williams Place, Sterling, CO 80751.

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Historian Nell Brown Propst dies at age 93 Staff report Local historian Nell Brown Propst died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the age of 93 in the company of her family at a care facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, after battling symptoms of Alzheimer’s for several years. Propst was a noted historian of northeastern Colorado who authored a number of books about the region, including “Where the Buffalo Roamed,” a drama about the history of Logan County that was presented as an official event of the Colorado Rush to the Rockies celebration in 1959, and later in 1987 to commemorate the centennial of Logan County. Leila Nell Brown was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Buren J. Brown and Leila Williams Brown on Sept. 23, 1925. She was the second of four children, all girls. Her sisters were Kathy, Jeane, and Jerry. At the encouragement of her father, a school principal and teacher, Nell finished high school before her seventeenth birthday. She loved theatre from a young age and started writing and conducting plays with family and friends at the age of twelve. This led to a lifetime of writing books and plays and producing community theatre productions. Nell graduated at the age of 19 from Howard College, a private Christian university in Alabama now known as Samford University, with a degree in English and theatre. She taught at Talladega, Alabama for two years, then accepted a teaching position at Sterling Junior College in Sterling, Colorado in 1947. After venturing from the wooded landscape of Alabama to the treeless plains of Colorado, she quickly fell in love with the wide-open spaces and amazing blue skies. Several years later she obtained a M.S. degree in theatre at the University of Denver. “Where the Buffalo Roamed” was her master’s thesis. In 1956 she produced and directed this outdoor pageant at the Sterling Fairgrounds, which was a huge undertaking for a young ranch wife, mother and budding historian, as there were 350 cast members and 150 people in the crew! Nell met her husband, Thomas Keith Propst, in 1948 at the University of Denver when he came to visit his sister Ginny at Nell’s dorm. It was love at first sight, and they were married on Oct. 7, 1949. Following Keith’s service in the Korean war, they

Nell Propst returned to live and work on the Propst Bar 3 Ranch in Merino, Colorado. While life as a ranch wife and mother was demanding, she still managed to direct numerous community theatre productions, and to research and write over 30 plays, books and short stories — as well as many other

One of Nell’s most memora- about encouraging others in ble plays was a musical titled their pursuits. “Make A Joyful Noise” that she Propst has four children, wrote about the Propst family to Thomas Kim Propst (Roberta), celebrate the 100th anniversary Joel Keith Propst, Koger Lewis of the Bar 3 Ranch, which was Propst (Marcie) and Holly Propst produced and directed with the Sims (Jim), 17 grandchildren help of many family members and nine great-grandchildren. and community volunteers. The A memorial service will be musical was performed at Meri- held at 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at First no High School in 1976 before Presbyterian Church, 130 S. sold-out audiences — a com- Fourth St., in Sterling, Colorado. mon occurrence for many of her Donations in Nell’s name can productions. The play was a viv- be made to either the Nell and id portrayal of Keith’s parents Keith Propst Memorial Scholarand grandparents, ranching pio- ship Fund, NJC Foundation, neers and founders of the 100 College Avenue, Sterling, Propst Ranch who helped settle CO 80751; or the Overland Trail Logan County. Museum, 110 Overland Trail, Despite her many profes- Sterling, CO 80751. A special sional accomplishments, family exhibit honoring Nell’s contribuand associates can attest that tions to the history of northeastNell’s greatest attribute was her ern Colorado will be on display steadfast devotion as a friend, the week before and after Nell’s mentor, loving wife and mother. memorial service, along with Relationships were a high priori- other information about the magazine and newspaper arti- ty, and she was very intentional Propst family. cles, book reviews and contributions. She was actively involved in the local historical June 19, 1925 - July 14, 2019 society and her efforts to research the people and history Gloria Walsh, friendships in of the area with accuracy and 94, died July 14, northeast Colorado. wisdom were relentless. She 2019 at her Gloria and was a true historian of north- home in Sterling. A Frank were very eastern Colorado.

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Matthew "Matt" Whaley April 8, 1988 - July 15, 2019 Matthew "Matt" Whaley, 31, of Ft. Collins passed away July 15, 2019. A celebration of life was already held. Matt was born April 8, 1988 in Sterling, CO to Deb Fischer and step-father Dennis Hielscher. He was self-employed, and also worked for Hielscher Construction and other firms in Ft. Collins. Matt loved spending time with his family and his nieces and nephews. Matt is survived by his mother Deb Fischer-Hielscher and step-father Dennis Hielscher, sisters

Chantal (Randy) Harms, Amanda Alexander, Samantha Schaffer; brother Skyler (Mindy) Fischer; children Elijah, Koden, and Axden; and numerous nieces and nephews. Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents Alvan and Barb Fischer, and step-grandfather Earl Hielscher. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Matthew Whaley Memorial Fund c/o Tennant Funeral Home, PO Box 1547, Sterling, CO 80751.

family memorial was held on Monday, July 22 at Tennant Funeral Home. Gloria was born June 19, 1925 and raised in Kerrville, Texas. After graduating from Tivy High School in 1943, she attended the University of Texas majoring in English Literature. Post college, Gloria worked in the secretarial pod for Humble Oil Company (Exxon) in Houston, TX. It was there that she met the love of her life, Frank Walsh, a petroleum engineer, who was also employed by Humble. Frank and Gloria were married July 15, 1950 at her parents' home in Kerrville. Her two sons, Bill and David, were born in Houston in 1951 and 1954. In 1955, the family moved to Sterling due to Frank's work. Gloria and Frank continued living in Sterling for the rest of their lives; Frank passed away in December 2013. Gloria was a member of PEO and had many cherished

philanthropic. The list of local projects, organizations, and causes that Gloria and Frank have so generously supported over the years is extensive to say the least. In 2008, their donation enabled the establishment of the David Walsh Cancer Center. Gloria is survived by son Bill; daughter-in-law Kathie Walsh; grandchildren Rory Walsh-Miller and husband Jason; Frank Walsh III and wife Kara; Carlin Walsh and wife Michelle; and Darrin Walsh; great-grandchildren Frank Walsh IV, Wren Miller, Oona Miller, Fiona Walsh, Fallon Walsh, and Finley Walsh. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and Gober Gibson, her husband, Frank Walsh Jr., and son, David Walsh. Donations can be made to the David Walsh Cancer Center, c/o Tennant Funeral Home, PO Box 1547, Sterling, CO 80751.

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‘Close Encounters of the Crook Kind’

Photos by Callie Jones / South Platte Sentinel

Crook Fair Royalty Allen and Laura Clevenger make their way through downtown Crook on horseback during the Crook Fair parade Saturday.

Above: Photography was among the exhibits on display. Right: An alien from Marick's Waste Dispoal pushes a container filled with "poo bags" to give to the crowd during the Crook Fair parade.

Devonshire celebrates 40 years with ‘county fair’ By Jeff Rice Staff Writer Since they can’t go to the fair, the fair was brought to them. Residents of Devonshire Acres Senior Living Community in Sterling enjoyed a “day at the fair” Saturday as the facility celebrated its 40th anniversary. Gloria Kaiser, chief administrator at Devonshire, said the staff decided to celebrate with a county fair theme this year. “It’s hard to get these folks out to the (Logan County) Fair, because it’s too hot to stay long enough to really enjoy it,” she said. “So, we decided to bring the fair to them. The 4-H people have really helped a lot.” As part of the celebration, farm animals were brought in and exhibited, 4-H youngsters

explained their fair projects to the residents, and a whole raft of activities was planned including corn-shucking contest, watermelon seed-spitting contest and, everyone’s favorite, Bingo. Cluney Stagg, CFO for Chancellor Health Care, which owns Devonshire, was on hand Saturday and was assigned to tend Bear, a big, friendly dog owned by one of the staff members. “This is a great thing they’ve done here,” Stagg said. “We’re very proud of these people.” Stagg said Devonshire is the oldest property Chancellor owns. “We don’t really have a flagship facility, but if we did, this would be it,” he said. “They’ve been with us 25 years, and

what’s unique is that there are three levels of care under one roof. That’s very rare in this business.” Kaiser has been with Devonshire since it opened in 1979 and, while she hasn’t given much thought to retiring, she is working less than she once did. “They said I came with the building,” she said with a laugh. “I’ve cut back some. I just can’t do the 60-hour weeks anymore.” Karla Galvan, activities director at Devonshire, and her staff pulled the event together. The crowd, which included Devonshire residents, family members, friends and staff Jeff Rice / South Platte Sentinel members, later feasted on pulled pork sliders and water- Patricia Teccozos calls the numbers for residents playing Bingo melon. during Devonshire’s 40th anniversary celebration.

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Authorities probe Padroni fire as possible arson By Jeff Rice Staff Writer The Logan County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado Bureau of Investigation are looking into a house fire in Padroni on Tuesday, July 23, that may have taken the life of one person. Sterling Fire Department units were dispatched to the residence at 23311 Pawnee Ave. at 8:42 a.m. Tuesday, July 23. Sterling sent eight units to the fire and were assisted by units from Peetz, Fleming and Crook Fire Protection Districts. Firefighters cleared the scene shortly after 11 a.m.

Wednesday morning, July 24, the Sheriff’s Office issued a statement to the effect that, upon searching the burning house, firefighters found the body of a male, though no other information about the person is yet available. Once the body was found, officials requested that an arson investigator come to the scene. Investigator Jerry Means and his canine assistant Riley responded, along with CBI agents and the CBI crime lab. Officials aren’t saying why they suspect arson and say only that if releasable information becomes available, the public will be updated.

Firefighters discovered a body while searching this Padroni residence. Jeff Rice / South Platte Sentinel

Parade route shifted Continued From Page 1 The parade is being moved to the north end of Sterling for this year to avoid conflict with road construction along West Main associated with the S-curve project. The new route is necessary because construction along West Main this summer won’t be finished before the fair, making it almost impossible

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Sterling Concert Series tickets available at Logan County Fair Staff report The new Sterling Concert Series Campaign is still in full swing. This is the time to purchase your ticket for the three concerts which will be held in Sterling on Oct. 13, Nov. 2, and May 7 as well as 19 other concerts in Fort Morgan, Holyoke, Loveland, and Kimball. The Sterling concerts will be “Take Me Home; the music of John Denver” with Jim Curry, a dead ringer for John Denver, the April Vetch Band specializing in Celtic music and dance, and the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. Other area concerts include

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Apollo 11 In Retrospect By Bill Benson

Apollo 11’s Saturn V rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A, on Merritt Island, Florida, on Wednesday, July 16, 1969, at 9:32 a.m. EDT. At that moment a clock began running. Hence, NASA officials set liftoff at zero hours Mission Time. The Saturn V rocket contained almost a million gallons of kerosene, liquid oxygen, and liquid hydrogen. Michael Neufeld, a Smithsonian curator, said, “If the Saturn V had blown up on or near the launch pad, it would have had the force of a small nuclear weapon.” After one complete orbit around Planet Earth, the three astronauts—Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins—set a trajectory for a rendezvous with the Moon, 240,000 miles distant. Three days later, on Saturday, July 19, at 75:49 hours, the three entered into the first of numerous lunar orbits. On Sunday, July 20, at 100:0:12 hours, the Command Space Module, CSM, and the Lunar Module, LEM, undocked from each other. Armstrong and Aldrin commanded the LEM, code-named “Eagle,” while Collins remained alone to pilot the CSM, code-named “Columbia.” At 102:33:05 hours, when 50,000 +/feet above the lunar surface, Armstrong and Aldrin flipped the switches that ignited the “powered descent engine.” Less than thirteen minutes later, at 102:45:39 hours, Armstrong landed the LEM on the Moon’s surface. He reported, “Houston. Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.” NASA officials, historians, and journalists have dissected and rehashed those thirteen minutes often. The BBC even

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Take time to enjoy the county fair Summer may be winding down but the fun is just beginning, with the arrival of August bringing one of the highlights of the year – the Logan County Fair. If you’ve never taken in any events at the fair, we encourage you to take time to do so this year and if you have attended in past years, we invite you to come back for “Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights.” Members of the fair board work tirelessly each year to organize a great fair for the county. We would like to thank them, as well as the CSU Extension staff and the many superintendents who help make the fair successful year after year. Another big thank you goes to all the donors who enable this tradition to continue, as well as the county grounds crew, who make sure the fairgrounds, said to be among the best in Colorado, are in tip top shape for fair events. The fair includes something for everyone. Cheer on the 4-H and FFA

youngsters as they vie to have the best animal in the junior horse, sheep, goat, swine, beef, rabbit and dog shows Monday, Aug. 5 through Friday, Aug. 9. You can also check out 4-H members work in a variety of projects from clothing construction, to food, to floral arrangement, even rockets underneath the grandstands. There you will find a variety of open exhibit projects from non 4-H members as well. Wednesday, Aug. 7 don’t miss the Sterling Lions Club’s annual cowboy breakfast, serving up pancakes, eggs, sausage from 6 to 8 a.m. at the Sterling Elks Lodge. The highlight of the breakfast is recognition of the Pioneer Award recipients. If it’s thrills you’re looking for evening events include the tractor pull Friday, Aug. 2, Next Era Energy Bull Riding on Tuesday, Aug. 6, the Logan County Junior Rodeo on Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Dick Stull Memorial PRCA Rodeo on

Thursday and Friday, July 8 and 9, the East Cheyenne Gas Storage Night Show featuring Triple Threat Tour: BlackHawk, Restless Heart and Shenandoah on Saturday, Aug. 10, and the demolition derby Sunday, Aug. 11. Plus, Wagner Carnival will offer rides and games for all ages Tuesday through Sunday. One of the highlights of the fair, the parade will start 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Due to the S-Curve project, this year the parade will be rerouted to start at the west end of Broadway Plaza, proceed west along Broadway to North Third Ave, then turn north to Elm Street, then northwesterly along Elm to North Seventh Avenue and then move south along Seventh back to Broadway and then to Bengal Boulevard in front of Sterling High School. Now is the time, get out your boots, cowboy hat and red, white and blue and we’ll see you at the Logan County Fair!

built a podcast around those tense, nailbiting, thirteen minutes. First, the computer called out a series of “1202” computer malfunctions that alarmed Armstrong and Aldrin, plus Collins and Houston. Later, NASA officials determined that they were asking the computer to complete too many tasks, that it felt overloaded, forced to drop certain tasks and stick with others. NASA officials chose to set aside the “1202” warnings, deal with them later, but let Armstrong land the Eagle, rather than abort. Then, when Armstrong neared the Moon’s surface, he noticed that the computer wanted to land the Eagle in a crater filled with boulders, some as big as cars. Armstrong took over the landing, keeping the Eagle airborne long enough to pass over that crater until he saw a level plain, and there he landed. One NASA official estimated that the Eagle had seventeen seconds of fuel remaining. Six and a half hours later, at 109:24 hours, or 9:56 p.m. EDT, Neil Armstrong climbed down the ladder and planted a

footprint onto the Moon’s surface. Buzz Aldrin followed at 109:43. Together they planted the Stars and Stripes, set up a video camera, unveiled a plaque with their signatures engraved, collected dirt samples, snapped photos, heard President Nixon offer his congratulations from the Oval Office, and ambled about the Moon. Buzz Aldrin looked about him, and called the scene, “Magnificent Desolation.” After two hours outside, at 111:37, the two were back inside the Eagle. There they spent the night. Altogether, the two astronauts spent 21 hours and 36 minutes on the Moon’s surface. The next day, July 21, at 12:54 p.m. EDT, or at 124:22 hours, the two flipped switches to ignite the Lunar module’s liftoff from the Moon’s surface. The rocket scientists had not built redundant machinery for a liftoff. If Armstrong and Aldrin were to leave the Moon, and return to Earth, that single liftoff system had to work, and it did. One newspaper though had a headline prepared if it failed, “Marooned.”

At 128:03 hours, three hours and forty-one minutes after liftoff, Armstrong and Aldrin docked their module with Columbia. They then joined Michael Collins inside the Command Module. Three days later, on July 24, at 195:07 hours, the Command Module entered the Earth’s orbit, and at 195:18, it splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, some 800 miles southwest of Hawaii, some 12 miles from the USS Hornet. After 8 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes, and 35 seconds, the three called their mission completed. A helicopter carried the three to a quarantine trailer, where they remained until August 10. NASA officials feared that the astronauts would bring back a germ that would unleash an epidemic on Earth. Soon, they were reunited with their families, and a New York City ticker tape parade awaited them. Fifty years have passed since those moments in 1969, but the three astronauts’ story and adventure, their unimaginable achievement, continues to astonish and surprise everyone. They expected their mission to succeed, and it did.

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Riding bikes and flat tires I remember my first bike. Mom bought it new and I had trouble learning how to ride it. I pushed the blue bike up a small hill in our graveled yard to the bridge. I would turn it around and climb on the seat. During the learning process, I had trouble keeping the front wheel going straight. The gravel wanted to pull it sideways. I took my share of spills and got a few scrapes, but with practice I became an experienced rider. Shortly after that, we visited my aunt and uncle. They lived in Sterling and I found it so much easier riding on sidewalks. Why the bike seemed to glide along!

Kernels of Life Susan Davis

My bike wasn’t just for fun. During the summer, Mom would send a sibling or me on an errand to go get the mail. For many years, our mailbox was by the Peetz highway at the top of a big hill. It was about a half mile to the highway from our house. I had to ride through our pasture and the neighbor’s pasture to get there. Since vehicles

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had driven through both pastures, I followed the tracks. Their big bull scared me if it was nearby. I pedaled my fastest hoping he would continue to graze. Often times, I opened the mailbox and it was empty. I knew we’d be receiving the Sterling paper for sure. I hated seeing an empty box. That meant waiting on the mailman for who knows how long. I would keep glancing down the highway to see if his vehicle was approaching. When he finally arrived, I didn’t dare cross the highway until he left. I was way too shy to talk to him.

Occasionally, there was a surprise waiting in the mailbox. He generously left enough bubble gum for my siblings and me. When we were young, all of my siblings loved riding our bikes. Our biggest problem was riding over Mexican stickers. They could easily puncture an inner tube flat. I don’t remember Dad ever fixing a bike tire. He was always too busy working in the field. Mom would be the one who willingly dropped what she was doing to fix a flat tire. Since she had done them so often she was fast at it. She skillfully took the tire and rim off of the bicycle. She then took the tire off the rim and pulled out the deflated inner tube. She patched the hole and reversed

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give us a call at 970-522-1544 The Election and Recording Department can be reached at 522-1544 for voter and election questions or recording information. The Motor Vehicle Department can be reached at 5221158 for license plates/renewals or titling a vehicle. You can also reach our office by email at baconp@logancountyco.gov. Like us on Facebook at Logan County Elections/MotorVehicle/ Recording!

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the process. The bike was good as new with two full tires again. Back then, I never wondered why Mom was the one who repaired our flat tires. I’d seen her rake hay like a pro and haul thousand of tons of beets to the Jessica beet dump without thinking anything of it. Mom did all of this in addition to being a busy housewife, raising a chicken flock, milking cows by hand and raising a family of 10 kids. No wonder she made fixing a flat bike tire look so easy!

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A non-anxious presence It was nice to catch up on much needed sleep after a somewhat harried week of travel and meetings. The conference schedule was not terrible, but rather steady and relentless, the kind that is manageable but succeeds in wearing on a person over the course of several days. Of great value among the haveto’s of each day were moments where one could let their guard down. Warm embraces and the renewal of friendships topped the list of welcome moments that characterized non-anxious presence. It began with heartfelt greetings by dear souls who have known one another not merely for years, but decades. The authentic nature of reunion moments is deep and lasting, answering in part the human need and fervent prayer to belong, to be accepted, to be loved. Meals centered on

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good-natured teasing and animated conversations, a form of worship in their own right. There was always a way to squeeze one more person into already crowded tables. Present also were the saints that have gone on before us, friends and family and relatives and deep people who continue to inspire in the most unexpected and profound ways. The sharing of our collective histories inspired tears of laughter but also of wistfulness and longing, recognition of the love that remains even as circumstances change. Don’t be misled, however. We

still found plenty to disagree over, a standard litany of differences which may never fully resolve including the scope and nature of Biblical authority, and the idolatry of Christian scripture. We remain miles apart on issues of social justice, gender equality (including the pulpit), lifestyle orientation, worship style, and the origins and meaning of salvation. Though we declare ourselves non-creedal, traditional creedal elements are often hotly debated. For many, they are secondary to the Great Commandment and lead toward checklist religion. For others, creedal elements are at the core of their faith. Vibrant, ongoing, vigorous, honest reflection on these and other theological topics is key to spiritual community that aspires to something more than lemmings over a cliff. The recent conference once again confirmed that such discussion is best carried out after we first (re)establish relationships that

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Cancer survivor support: gentle yoga Join Community Wellness at Banner Health for a rejuvenating yoga experience. This class is a blend of gentle stretching, strengthening and deep relaxation. Yoga can help subside moments of: anxiety, pain, insomnia, stress and fatigue. This program is free for anyone who has been touched by

cancer and will take place the first and third Tuesday of each month starting Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to noon at Sterling Regional MedCenter. Please call 5213226 to register, space is limited. Matter of Balance classes start Aug. 13 Sterling Regional MedCenter Wellness Services will be offering A Matter of Balance

Class. The class will start Aug. 13 from 9-11 a.m., and will meet on Tuesdays for eight weeks. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Free for participants 60 years or older; registration is required. Please call 970-5213226 to get signed up today. — SRM Wellness

acknowledge a common desire for truth and understanding. Foundational relationships encourage and engender trust. They provide a safe framework in which to debate, discuss, and mull over not only what we know but what we don’t know. Hopefully, what we do not know will continue to outpace what we think we know. The greatest spiritual truths of the week were not found in scheduled sessions, or debates, or workshops. They were discoverable in moments at the table, during breaks at various activities, and in the conversations aboard the golf carts that shuttled people to and from meeting

locations. Spiritual truth permeated many discussions, but now in the weeks to follow, much will be revealed in the precipitate that settles out. New insights will be reached and further conversations generated. Throughout the settling process, the importance of spiritual community will be further revealed as each new revelation, however small and hopeful, will be tested with others in the nonanxious presence of the Divine. Ken Frantz is a non-salaried ordained pastor serving the Haxtun Church of the Brethren. Comments are always welcomed at goodhope@ haxtuntel.net.

I want to thank my children and their spouses for the wonderful Birthday celebration. It was so nice of all who attended. I must not forget those who took time to send cards. It was very much appreciated. Love you all. Joan Mahaffey

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Off to college Elizabeth Stone, the author of “A Boy I Once Knew,” said, “Making the decision to have a child — it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” I’m guessing parents of the estimated 2.5 million high school graduates entering college this August and September, understand the reality of Stone’s quote. My granddaughter, Paisly, moves into her dorm in two weeks. Curious, I asked her, her brother and her parents, “What are you thinking and feeling as Paisly leaves for college?” Paisly, the almost college freshman, said, “I am very excited to move onto my next adventure, but I am also deeply saddened and scared by the thought of leaving my hometown and everyone I have grown to love. Growing up in a little town has taught me many things: the importance of giving back, to love Friday night football, the consequences of bad choices, how serious school rivalries are, and to brush off gossip. Most importantly, that no matter how much you honk your horn, if you get stuck behind a tractor, you are going to be late for school. “There have already been many tears and hugs, and I am dreading the day I have to leave my family, dog, and lifelong friends. However, I am looking forward to the fresh start. I am excited for the next big chapter in my life to see what the future has in store. I won’t have a curfew, will explore a different city, learn to live with a roommate, make more friends, and discover things I love. “As I reflect on 18 years spent in Sterling, I have been unbelievably blessed. I will never forget where I came from. I find comfort You're Invited!

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in knowing my town will always have my back, and if the big world gets too mean, I know I am still welcomed back.” Ryder, her younger brother, said, “It’s sad but kind of happy. One of my best friends is leaving; I won’t have anyone to talk to. But then, it is sort of a good thing because she won’t yell at me anymore and tell me how to do things I am already doing right. It will be a lot quieter in a bad way.” Her dad said, “I don’t know what to say. Excited and anxious yet nervous with a degree of sorrow. I am so excited for her and hope she enjoys it and has many great experiences. I am also sad to see her move on in her journey, and I will really miss her.” Her mom said, “I’m so excited for Paisly to go to college and experience all that goes with it. I’m so proud of her for having the courage to spread her wings even though it is very scary. I know that I’m going to miss her like crazy and our whole family will feel like something is missing. So, I guess I am excited, proud, scared, and sad all at the same time.” As Paisly’s grandma, I feel apprehension for her safety, compassion for hard lessons she will learn, and hopefulness for her dreams. Until the next time: Live while you live. Jennifer Goble, Ph.D., LPC, is the author of “My Clients…My Teachers,” and blogger and writer of Rural Women Stories: ruralwomenstories. com.

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HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR • Transwest Our PIN PRIZE SPONSORS • Ag Teck Repair, Inc. • Brush State Bank • First Farm Bank • H & R Tire • Hot Spot Smokehouse • Jackson Agency • Jim Cox • Lambrecht & Co. • Leon Irvin • Randy Carruthers - State • Farm • Simants Drywall • Tennant Funeral Home • Vierow Tools & Equipment – Snap On Tools • Wells Fargo Advisors • Windmill Energy Services Our HOLE SPONSORS • A & A Rental • Bayley Mechanical • Breidenbach Brothers • Cornerstone Construction • Elm Street Liquor • Bryson & Tara Fredregill • Gandee Automotive • Lauer/Shino Family • Nicole Hay/Sue Reed • Overland Trail Café • Parts & Labor Brewing Company • Re/Max Homestead Northeast • Sam and Louie’s • St. Anthony’s All-Class Reunion • S & S Repair, LLC • South Platte Auto • South Platte Game Calls • Sterling Auto Sales • Sundance Construction/Sundance Designs • Willows Farmhouse Grille Our GIVEAWAY SPONSORS • A Cut Above • Archibeque Family • Bank of Colorado • Barb’s Countryside Gifts • Buffalo Run • Cattleya Floral • Classy Cowgirl Bling • Creative Eyeworks • Dale’s Jewelry • Deb County & John Verquer • Dillon Family • Fiberspace • First Farm Bank • Hewlett Packard • Hot Java • In Memory of Dinah • Isle of Capri • J G Design • Kim’s Fashion Eyewear • Lauer Family • Lodge Casino • Major Liquor • NAPA • Santiago’s • Carol Scheck • Sewald Family • Shino Family • Sirs Hairstyling • Sterling Styles • Sterling Travel • Target • Village Inn Our GOODIE BAG SPONSORS • Banner Health • Fox 5 Theater • Golf Galaxy • Korbe Family • Sewald Family Our MISCELLANEOUS DONORS • Coca-Cola/Larry Reyes • Dave Conley • Mary Ellen Mueller • McMurrin Electric • Z Zone Entertainment Many people know our story of how this event started - the death of our mother & grandmother, Betty Sewald. It has evolved into the tournament now known as BADL - Betty & Alex Sewald, Diana Shino and Lynda Jonson. They all fought cancer. Their initials spell out BADL - a fitting word for the way they fought to live through their cancer diagnosis. They all fought with a spirit that we try to duplicate through our new 501 (c) 3, Fund the Fight. Fund the Fight gives Colorado cancer patients financial help for mortgage/rent, car payments, utilities, travel expenses and medical expenses. We know the struggle with cancer and paying bills and we wanted to help as many people as we could in memory of our loved ones. This tournament is a big supporter of Fund the Fight and is the main reason that we are even able to help cancer patients. We want to thank everyone who has contributed to our efforts. We thank all the businesses and all the people who attend and golf in our event. Without them, Fund the Fight would not exist. THANK YOU from our family. For more information, please go to www.fundthefight.com.

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One final jam Sara Waite / South Platte Sentinel

Above: The Dave Beegle Acoustic Band performs Friday at the finale of the July Jamz Transwest Summer Concert Series. Callie Jones/ South Platte Sentinel

Left: All ages enjoyed the music of Dave Beegle Accoustic Band at the finale of the Transwest July Jamz Concerts on the Green. Sara Waite / South Platte Sentinel

Right: July Jamz concertgoers could enjoy a carriage ride around the Logan County Courthouse Square on Friday.

Celebrate Colorado Day at Overland Trail Museum Isn’t it great to live in Colorado? Those of us who call Colorado our home enjoy both the towering Rocky Mountains and the vast, rolling Great Plains. We are a state known for exciting outdoor sports, friendly western communities and four distinctly beautiful seasons. Most of us count ourselves lucky to live in this beautiful state of Colorado! The Overland Trail Museum has a double reason to celebrate on Thurs-

day, Aug. 1, 2019. First and foremost, Aug. 1 marks the 143rd anniversary of Colorado’s statehood! In 1861 after the South had seceded from the Union, Congress created the Colorado territory. As a result of the gold rush and the mining booms, the region was quickly populated with Denver, being a major supply town, becoming the territorial capital. Known as the Centennial State, Colorado became the 38th state in the Union in 1876 when President Ulysses

S. Grant signed the Colorado Territory into statehood. Our second reason to celebrate on Aug. 1, 2019 is to mark the eight year anniversary of the opening of the High Plains Education Center at the Overland Trail Museum. The Education Center has been a popular place for education programs, speakers and special gatherings since it’s opening in 2011. The HPEC gallery space helps to tell the stories of the land, the people and

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LBS 19,590 LBS 6,760 LBS 1,270 LBS 1,500 LBS 78,940 LBS 108,060 LBS

TONS 9.80 TON 3.38 TON 0.64 TON 0.75 TON 39.47 TON 54.04 TON

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the resources of our Northeast Colorado plains. The exhibit includes interactive computers, digital photo archives, a full size covered wagon, a 150-year timeline and much, much more. The City of Sterling and the Overland Trail Museum invite you to celebrate with us on Thursday, Aug. 1, and are offering FREE admission all day! We hope you will join us on Colorado Day 2019! Please call the Museum for further information: 522-3895.

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200-plus expected for Northeastern Colorado Plains Walk By Jim Herlihy Alzheimer’s Association More than 200 people are expected to join the Northeastern Colorado Plains Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Saturday, Aug. 24 — one in a network of Alzheimer’s Association Walks across the state that raise funds for the association’s education, care and support programs provided at no charge for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association is also the largest nongovernmental source of funds for research to address the deadliest disease without a prevention, treatment or cure. “We are actively engaged in recruiting walkers and team sponsors for the Sterling Walk because we have a very ambitious fundraising goal,” said Amelia Schafer, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter. “The 12 Walks to End Alzheimer’s across the state are the primary source of funds for

services offered through the Colorado Chapter, and we have a target of $45,000 for the 2019 Northeastern Colorado Plains Walk alone.” The proceeds from the Walks enable the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter to continue to provide the essential programs and services for persons who receive the Alzheimer’s diagnosis, as well as to their caregivers and families. The 2019 Northeastern Colorado Plains Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at Columbine Park in Sterling, 1212 S. Third Ave., with registration starting at 8 a.m. and the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. Edward Jones is the national presenting sponsor for Alzheimer’s Association Walks to End Alzheimer’s. Following are some key national Alzheimer’s disease facts: • Alzheimer’s is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. • Nearly 6 million Americans are living with Alzheim-

SPD Community Appreciation Day scheduled for Aug. 6 Sterling Police Department will host its sixth annual Community Appreciation Day 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Prairie Park Sagebrush Pavilion Area. Activities offered will include: Free barbecued hot dogs with chips and drinks; meet and greet with your Sterling Police Department family; squad cars and other equipment for viewing

and demonstration; bicycle registration – ride your bike to the park; Explorer Post #332 recruitment; child ID kids; Neighborhood Watch information; and a K-9 presentation – watch “Glock” in action with his handler! Bring your family and friends and come join SPD during the Logan County Fair at Prairie Park.

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er’s, with more than 14 million expected to have the disease in 2050. • Nearly $1 of every $5 in Medicare funds is spent on people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. By 2050 that is projected to be $1 of every $3.

Colorado Alzheimer’s facts: • 73,000 Coloradoans are living with Alzheimer’s today. • Alzheimer’s rates are projected to jump 26 percent to 92,000 by 2025. • An estimated 252,000 volunteer Colorado caregivers provided 287 million hours of

unpaid care in 2018 valued at $3.6 billion (with care valued at $12.64 per hour). For more information, call the free 24/7 Alzheimer’s Helpline at 800-272-3900. To register, volunteer or make a donation to the Sterling Walk to End Alzheimer’s, click here.

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New look coming to downtown building By Sara Waite Editor The look of downtown is about to change. After a spring storm blew off some of the turquoise metal panels on the west side of the building at the corner of Second and Main Streets, Family Resource Center Executive Director Yvonne Draxler said it raised safety concerns. Former FRC director Karen Torres provided Draxler with the name of the person who had previously reattached panels that had fallen off, but Draxler said she and the board decided that if panels continue to fall, it creates a liability issue. Draxler said she had another person look at the wood behind the panels and it is rotting, which means that the panels are not as secure as they should be when they are reattached. The board had Draxler seek bids to “remove that liability,” and two weeks ago awarded the project to Scott Lutz and Lisa Porter of Sterling Siding and Paint for $5,600. That will cover the removal of the panels and wood. They started mid-week last week and used additional workers to get the job done quickly. Draxler was pleased that the contractor agreed to let

Freedom Outreach Church take the metal for recycling as a fundraiser. “I kind of like that, that we’re helping another organization in town, rather than (the metal) going to a landfill,” she said. Once the panels are removed, Draxler said, they would be able to assess the condition of the original facade. What was visible was cinder block topped by red brick. While Draxler acknowledged that what’s uncovered may not be pretty, she said it will be safer, and the nonprofit plans to continue the project to improve the exterior once they know what is needed. Draxler recently attended a meeting with the State Historical Fund and learned about grant funding that may be available for the exterior improvements. Kim Grant, a grant writer who works with that office, has offered to help with the application, and Draxler also met Sterling native Jason Huggins, who has an interest in local history and has offered his assistance. It was Huggins who provided Draxler with some background on FRC’s building. The upcoming project will not be the first time the

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The exterior of the Family Resource Center, at the corner of Main and Second Streets, got a new look last week with the removal of the turquoise metal plates on the upper floor. building’s appearance has undergone drastic changes. The original structure was a single story hardware store. It was replaced by the threestory Henderson building in 1903, but the top floor was later removed as part of a remodeling project by the Public Service Company of Colorado when it moved into the building.

Free legal clinic Aug. 12 A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will held 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at the Sterling Public Library at 420 N. Fifth St., in Sterling. By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and

procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlordtenant law, small claims, veterans issues, and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome, and everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.

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BLACKWOOD BROTHERS To Broadway Plaza Shopping Center 100 Broadway St. Ste. #25 On July 19.

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Sterling Church of the Nazarene 1600 Sidney Ave – Sterling, CO Sunday – August 4, 2019 6:00 PM

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Bombers head to Babe Ruth tourney Rec

SWIMMING

By Lisa Young Sports Writer The Buckley Bombers from Northeastern Colorado and Nebraska are heading to the Babe Ruth World Series in Mobile, Alabama after winning the Midwest Plains regional tournament July 21. The Bombers joined eight teams from the conference in Charleston, Missouri, July 18-21 to play for the regional championship. They defeated Watford City, North Dakota 11-2; Wellington, Kansas 5-3 and Southeast Missouri 9-3 in the first three days of pool play. In the July 21 single-elimination championship round, the Bombers took down Parsons, Kansas 9-0 and then defeated Southeast Missouri 7-5 for the regional title. The summer baseball team, made up of 16-18-year-old players from Sterling, Holyoke, Haxtun, Wray, Wiggins, Akron, Ovid, Stoneham and Chappell, Nebraska, will compete at the iconic Babe Ruth World Series Aug. 2-9. The Buckley Bombers are coached by Marcus Kammer and Sam Distefano of Holyoke and Alan Coffin of Haxtun. The team’s home field is located in Chappell, Neb.

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Buckley Bombers (front row, from left) Seth Watson, Drew Coffin, Junior Arambula, Jesus Trejo and Sam Uyemura. (back row, from left) coach Alan Coffin, Patrick Hansen, Logan Kerr, Chandon Dunker, Jaden Hottinger, Sam Grabowski Dillon Harshman, Bode Holman, Braydon Lapp, Devon Harshman, Erick Reyes, Xander Speicher, Brayden Nichols and coach Sam Distefano.

Bombers Babe Ruth World Series Games

• Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. vs. MBL China • Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. vs. All times for the games are Southeast Central Daylight Time Zone • Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. vs. • Aug. 3 at 12:30 p.m. vs. Mobile New England

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Summer Nights

August 1-11, 2019 2019 Miss Rodeo Logan County

Brooke Sigmon

During Logan County Fair week, Aug. 5 – Aug. 11, the Sterling Recreation Center outdoor and indoor pools will close at 5:00 p.m. Both pools will have open swimming from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. There will be NO lap swimming, water walking, or aqua aerobics in the afternoon during this week. The building will be closed at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, Aug.10, the Recreation Center will not open until 1:00 p.m. due to the Logan County Fair Parade.

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Fall Frenzy The beginning of the high school sports season is just around the proverbial corner and anticipation for what lies ahead is growing stronger by the day. On tap for this season, we’ll have football, volleyball, softball, boys soccer, boys golf and cross-country. As I head into my second year of covering Logan County high school sports, I’m gearing up for the annual Fall Frenzy. We’ll cover Sterling, Caliche, Merino, Peetz and Fleming high school sports with the help of several dedicated stringers. Before we can print our annual Fall Sports Preview, the Sterling boy’s golf team will be well into their season with a number of meets under their belt. Last season three golfers qualified for state and head coach Karen Burkholder has a number of up-and-coming golfers this fall. Then there’s cross country under head coach Cheryl Rael. Runners are no doubt getting into shape for the upcoming season. Last season freshman

Lisa Young South Platte Sentinel Sports Writer Kiana Vogel was the lone runner to qualify for state. All eyes will be on her as she attempts to make it back to the big show. It will be a fun time on the Sterling soccer pitch as the Tigers look to re-build their team. Coach John Rhine will need to replace a number of seniors from last year’s squad. But, I expect the team to grow and improve as the season progresses. My most memorable match last season was in a minispring blizzard. One of my favorites, as a former shortstop, is Sterling Tiger softball. Last season the girls under head coach Bob Knudson nearly pulled off a number of big upsets in the Patriot League on their way to the state tournament. This fall look for

senior Rylyn Nelson to put up more impressive numbers at the plate. Last season she played in 26 games with a .667 batting average, scored 48 runs, 54 hits, 36 RBI, 15 doubles, three triples and 15 homeruns. Always good, the Lady Tigers volleyball team under longtime head coach Lisa Schumacher will put on a show in the Patriot League again this fall. Last season they won Region 5 and qualified for the big dance in Denver. The young team from last year recently finished their summer in the top four teams at the Cherry Creek Tournament and runner up in the Elite Gold Division of the UNC team camp, going 10-2 with losses only to 5A Cherokee Trail. Who can turn down gridiron battles under the lights Friday night at Tiger Stadium? Last season the boys missed the playoffs with a 5-4 overall record; however, they showed up big in the Patriot League at 4-1. Fans can expect more intensity this season from head coach Rob Busmente and starting quarterback Brock Shalla. Last season as a junior, Shalla threw for 1528 yards and had 19 touchdowns. In addition to Sterling High School athletics, we’ll also cov-

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er football and volleyball for Caliche, Peetz, Merino and Fleming. Coverage for the four county teams will depend on scheduling, finding stringers to help with photos and stories and which teams make it to the district, regional and state playoffs. Last season, all four small school football teams made the state playoffs. In 9-man football, Caliche Buffs advanced to the quarterfinals, while the Merino Rams made it to the semifinal game. Both teams fell to the eventual state champion Sedgwick County Cougars. In 6-man football the Fleming Wildcats advanced to the quarterfinal round before losing to Kit Carson and Peetz Bulldogs went as far as the semifinals before losing to eventual champs Stratton/Liberty.

Merino and Fleming volleyball teams both made a good showing at the 1A state volleyball tournament last season. The two rivals met in the quarterfinal round for the “battle of Logan County.” Merino bowed out losing to Fleming, while the Wildcats advanced to the semifinal round before losing to La Veta. We’ll be watching Fleming’s Whitney Chintala, who had over 500 kills and 639 digs her freshman year, as well as Merino’s Faith Trenkle, who boasted 642 digs for the Rams. Before the craziness begins in a few short weeks, we’ll be off to cover all the fun at the Logan County Fair Aug 1-11. Then keep an eye out for our Fall Sports Preview where we’ll take a deep dive into this year’s Fall Frenzy.

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Brett Mattson named All-America scholar By Dano Fagerlund NJC - Athletics Plainsmen golfer Brett Mattson added another award to his bank by being named to the Srixon/Cleveland Golf AllAmerica Scholar list. Srixon/Cleveland Golf AllAmerica Scholars for Divisions I, II, NAIA, and NJCAA have been announced by the GCAA. Additionally, 60 honorees were added to the previously released Division III Srix-

on/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars. It was a record setting year for the award as 540 student-athletes earned the title of All-America Scholar, the most since the awards inception in 1982. Out of the 540 honorees, 266 players were Division I selections, 112 in Division II, 23 NAIA recipients, and 18 NJCAA award winners. 2019 marks the first year in which NJCAA players are eligible for the award.

To be eligible for Srixon/ Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar status an individual must be a junior or senior academically in Division I, II, III, and NAIA, or receiving their Associate’s Degree and in there last year of athletic eligibility in the NJCAA. In addition, they participate in 50percent of his team’s competitive rounds, have a stroke-average under 76.0 in Division I, 78.0 in Division II,

78.0 in NAIA and 79.0 in Division III, 77.0 in NJCAA, and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of 3.2. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at his college or university. Mattson graduated from Northeastern with his Associates Degree and is attending Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D. this upcoming fall.

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Riverview Women’s Golf Association’s Game of the Day Tuesday, July 23, 2019, was Hate ’em. Flight winners were: Champion – Jeanett Lambrecht, 65; first – Rockie Grauberger, 72.5; second – Naomi Binder, 73.5. Nine-hole player was Sheila Worley, 33.5. Wagner Hole winner was Meri Vickers. Deb County had a birdie on hole no. 2. Vickie Heimbegner had a chip in hole no. 6 and 7, Rockie Grauberger on hole no. 18, Tina Anderson on hole no. 17 and Naomi Binder on hole no. 14.

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tion forms can be picked up at Sterling Recreation Center. The registration forms and fees may be mailed to or dropped off at the Recreation Offices at City Hall 421 N. Fourth St. FEES: Co-Rec. Slow Pitch Leagues is $250 per team. Men’s Slow Pitch Leagues is $250 per team.

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Mendez Tournament champs

Register now for youth volleyball Registration is underway for the upcoming City of Sterling Girls Youth Volleyball Program. The program is available to girls second through sixth grade. Players may play up one grade division if requested by their parents. FEE: $30 per player. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: You can register your children using our registration forms or register online. 1) To register using a registration form: forms are available at the Recreation Center, also available at the Department of Parks, Library and Recreation Office in City Hall. 2) To register online: go to www.teamsideline.com/sterling . Simply make a login name and password follow the steps online to sign up your kiddo! Please remember, you have NOT fully completed the online registration until the

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Above: Kicks for Kids Colorado won the championship of the men's division in the Ashley Mendez Memorial Benefit Softball Tournament held July 2021 in Sterling. The tournament was created to assist with Mendez’ funeral costs when the 22-yearold died of melanoma in 2017, and since has been used to create a scholarship fund at Northeastern Junior College. Right: Co-ed champions of the third annual Ashley Mendez Memorial Benefit Softball Tournament was the team Who Cares.

Recreation Division receives your payment. DEADLINE: to enter is Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. SEASON: Minimum of six games for all grade divisions. Practices cannot begin until the week of Aug. 19. Teams will practice once a week after school or in the early evening. Games are played on Saturday’s, at Sterling Middle School beginning on Sept. 14, 2019. CHSAA Volleyball rules with some modifications will govern play. Volunteer coaches are needed to conduct this program and are required to complete the concussion training. If you have any questions please call the Recreation Division Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Recreation Division Office at 5227883.

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CCI cites Sterling in proposing new law By Jeff Rice Staff Writer Sterling’s recent experience with a Colorado Department of Corrections experiment has led Colorado Counties, Inc., to work for legislation to prevent DOC from circumventing Community Corrections in any program that puts convicts in the community. Logan County Commissioner Byron Pelton told his fellow commissioners Tuesday, July 23, that Larimer and Weld counties led the charge during a recent CCI Legislative Proposal Meeting, and the word “Sterling” was on everyone’s tongue. The issue came up when DOC began putting select inmates who were within six months of release into a program that would eventually have allowed them to live outside the prison while working on local industrial hemp farms. The purpose, according to DOC director Dean Williams, was to give inmates some work experience and let them earn some money they could make a new start with after their release. The program was end-

ed after several weeks because of unforeseen complications. One of the complaints about the program was that it wasn’t run through Community Corrections. Williams explained that the inmates identified for the program had too little time left to qualify for Community Corrections. John Draxler, who is chief probation supervisor for the 13th Judicial District and who sits on the Logan County Community Corrections Board, said Tuesday he tried to get Williams to run the program through LCCC but Williams refused. “I actually met with him, and suggested that,” Draxler said. “I think his exact words were, ‘That’s something we could look at later,’ but it wasn’t something he wanted to do at that time.” Draxler attended Tuesday’s work session to give an update on Community Corrections to the commissioners. Draxler said he understands Williams is running the program in the Denver metro area. He said while he doubted Community Corrections could be modified to incorporate Williams’ pro-

gram, there could be a role LCCC could play. “There are some opportunities to expand community corrections, but we could certainly help with screening those individuals (for the work release program,)” he said. Pelton said two other suggested pieces of legislation also could affect Logan County. One would attempt to improve funding for district attorney’s offices in rural Colorado. Pelton said the consensus was that rural DAs are badly underfunded. He said one possible source of funding was the Victims Assistance and Law Enforcement Fund. Commission Chairman Joe McBride sits on the Logan County VALE board. Another proposed bill would force managed service organizations to be more transparent about who gets what funding. Pelton said MSOs won’t release detailed dollar amounts on a per-contract basis. In other words, nobody know where the money is going. Meanwhile, he said, rural areas struggle to get and keep funds for services “that are equal to those in the

metro area.” In other business, Chairman McBride brought up the issue of county-owned property in the Country Club Hills subdivision. McBride said he’d been contacted by someone wondering whether the county would be interested in selling the property. He said he didn’t know the county owned any property in any subdivision, and he’s having County Planner Rob Quint research the issue. The commissioners wondered

whether the land had been deeded to the county for use as open space. County Attorney Alan Samber said open space usually is dedicated to the public in the plat that creates the subdivision. The commissioners also reviewed the annual audit of county finances with Scott Szabo, CPA and partner in Lauer Szabo & Associates. Szabo said the audit shows the county in excellent financial condition.

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Business of the Week: Dr. J. Scott Hadley DDS

Dr. J. Scott Hadley DDS began his practice at the Sterling location in 2004. The business is closing in on 15 years of serving Northeast Colorado! J. Scott and his wife, Vivian, who has been co-owner and office manager, wanted to help meet the needs of Northeastern Colorado by joining Sterling’s dental community.Their practice began in 1994, first in neighboring Phillips County and later moved to their larger office in Sterling. Their office includes cosmetic, restorative and peri-

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Welcoming a new child? If a new child has entered your life, you are no doubt full of joy today and hopes for the future. And you can help make that future a brighter one for your child and your family by taking some important steps in these areas: • College – Given the consistently rising costs of higher education, the earlier you start your savings and investment plans, the better off you will likely be. While it may be difficult to set aside money for education when you’re still a young family, planning to cram at the last minute is not a good idea. Time is one of your biggest assets, and delaying even a few years can have a big effect on your portfolio’s value. In addition, just like regular

Sterling Creatives offering adult art contest Calling all local artists! Sterling Creatives will be celebrating Artstober and American Craft Week this October by offering an Adult Art Contest with a theme of Autumn. The artist co-op will be accepting artwork from ages 16 and up in any medium: paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, etc. Maximum size is 16×20. Entries will be accepted Oct. 1-11. A first place prize will be awarded. Entry forms can be picked up at Sterling Creatives, 120 N. Fourth St. or found on Facebook: @sterlingcreatives or on the co-op’s website, sterlingcreatives.org.

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attendance is crucial for success in school, setting aside money every month can help make a difference in reaching your family’s education savings goals. Developing a strategy for achieving your education savings goal can help you stay on track. And if you have other goals, such as saving for retirement, it’s important to address how they fit into your overall financial strategy. • Insurance – If you did not have life insurance before, you may want to consider it now.

Ask yourself: If something happened to me, would my child be able to stay in the same house? Receive an education? Enjoy a comfortable lifestyle? Even if you have an actively involved co-parent with a steady income, it still might not be enough to take care of your child in the way you would have wanted. Consequently, you may need life insurance – and you might need other types of protection, too, such as disability insurance. • Estate plans – With luck, you will live to see your children as adults who have found their way in the world. Still, it’s best to be prepared for anything – which means you should draw up your estate plans well before they are likely

Consider these financial moves

to be needed. Among other things, you may want to name someone to serve as your child’s guardian if you – and your co-parent, if one is involved – are not around. And because a minor generally cannot inherit money or property, you may also want to appoint a conservator to act as a guardian over whatever financial assets your child might inherit until the child is of age, which will be 18 or 21, depending on where you live. Your legal professional can help you determine whether you should write a will and possibly create other estate planning documents, such as a living trust. Even when you devote the time and money necessary to your new child, you can’t for-

get about yourself and your own needs – in particular, you must save and invest for retirement. Contribute as much as you can afford to the retirement accounts available to you, such as your 401(k) and IRA. After all, the more you put away, the less likely the need for your child to help support you later in life. You’ll have much to think about when you welcome a new child to your family but by taking the time to make the appropriate financial moves, you can help make the transition a positive one. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Call Dave Pyle Residential & Commercial Sales

Deadlines are subject to change due to Holidays.

pdoor@perfectiondoor.com www.perfectiondoor.com

Drug & Alcohol Testing DOT Compliance 375 Charmony Frontage Rd Sterling, CO 80751 Fax: 970-522-3161

(970) 522-2009 Business (970) 520-0506 Mobile wendyjerman@icloud.com 425 Main Street, Sterling, CO 80751 TSRsterling.com

ejsteam80751@gmail.com

Christ-centered education offering Associates, Bachelor’s, and Master’s Degrees

Dan Martindale

WENDY JERMAN, Broker Owner

Cindy Stieb Office: 970-425-7146 Cell: 970-520-4887

cstieb@adcompliance.net

315 N. Front St. Sterling, CO 80751 970-522-7714 1-800-748-1554

OFFICE PHONE: (970) 522-4480 CELL PHONE: (970) 520-4265 E-MAIL: pickens@kci.net

Andrew J. Pickens Broker/Owner

LOCATED AT 517 Poplar St. Sterling, CO 80751

517 Poplar St. Sterling, CO 80751

Around Town Deputies investigate suspicious activity, forgery South Platte Sentinel

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Continued From Page 2 At 2:05 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 19700 block of Marigold Dr., in Sterling, for a report of forgery. At 10:03 a.m. deputies were dispatched to mile marker 56 on Hwy. 63 for an assist. At 7:46 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the C.R. 14 and Hwy. 6, in Merino, for suspicious activity. At 4:16 a.m. deputies were dispatched to mile marker 132 on Interstate 76 for a fire.

July 15 At 3 p.m. Jose Rodriguez, 22, was arrested at the Logan County Jail on a warrant for failure to appear. At 9:53 p.m. deputies were dispatched to mile marker 1 on Hwy. 113 for suspicious activity. At 6:30 p.m. deputies were dispatched to 200 S. Third St., in Iliff, for an assist. At 4:26 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 17400 block of C.R. 79, in Fleming, for a welfare check. At 4:10 p.m. deputies were

dispatched to the 23200 block of Pawnee Ave., in Padroni, for a report of forgery. At 3:52 p.m. deputies were dispatched to C.R. 11 and 32 for suspicious activity. At 2:12 p.m. deputies were dispatched to mile marker 139 on I-76 for a vehicle crash without injuries. At 1:42 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 15100 block of C.R. 28.1, in Sterling, for suspicious activity. At 8:18 a.m. deputies were dispatched to mile marker 139

on I-76 for a vehicle crash with injuries. At 5:29 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 16700 block of C.R. 32, in Sterling, for an animal complaint. July 14 At 6:14 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 14000 block of Greenway Dr., in Sterling, for a civil standby. At 2:56 p.m. deputies were dispatched to mile marker 137 on I-76 for a welfare check. At 9:59 a.m. deputies were dispatched to mile marker 222 Hwy. 14 for a welfare check.

At 8:26 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 1100 block of Pawnee Ave., in Sterling, for a 911 investigation. At 6:23 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 16700 block of C.R. 32, in Sterling, for an animal complaint. July 13 At 10:57 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of N. Fourth St., in Sterling, for suspicious activity. At 8:33 p.m. deputies were dispatched to C.R. 25 and Hwy. 14 for an animal complaint.

Professional Directory WWW.VANDENBARKREALTY.COM 428 N 3rd. St. Sterling, CO 80751

Elena Kerschner Brianne VandenBark JiM SchaEFEr Broker Associate

Direct # 970-571-1795 Office: 970.526.6851 Office # 970-526-6851 970.520.4985 Mobile: 970.520.3380 FaxFax: # 970-526-6853 970.526.6853

brianne@vandenbarkrealty.com Email: jim@vandenbarkrealty.com Email: elena@vandenbarkrealty.com

Broker associate

Dianne Budin Broker Associate

Jacob A Wright RICP®, CLTC®, FIC Financial Associate 124 S Front St Sterling, CO 80751 970-522-0415 jacob.wright@thrivent.com

970-520-4849 Office # 970-526-6851

Thrivent was named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Thrivent was named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by Ethisphere Companies” by Ethisphere Institute for our leadership Institute 2012–2018. in promoting ethical business standards and introducing innovative ideas to benefit the public. “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks of Ethisphere LLC. For details, visit Ethisphere.com. 27193 R6-16

428 N. 3rd St., Sterling dianne@vandenbarkrealty.com

Barb’s

Main Street Gifts & Baskets Come shop our Gift Baskets, Bridal Registries, Home Décor, Fashion and much more!

American Building Systems General Contractor Mike Yarrington 970-580-9481

422 Main Street, Sterling, CO 80751

mike@americanbuildingsystems.net

Phone (970) 526-9416 gifts@barbsmainstreetgifts.com

Todd Curlee 970-520-1437 todd@americanbuildingsystems.net

Lester Pre-Engineered Post Frame Buildings Metal Roof Systems • Asphalt Shingles • Seamless Gutters

BAYLEY MECHANICAL

RE/MAX

522 North Third Street PO Box 726 Sterling, CO 80751

Your heating and air conditioning specialists where our customers always come first!

970-522-0471

Fax: 970-522-0437

Homestead Northeast, LLC www.sterlingshomes.com 328 Main St. Sterling, CO 80751

Ken Bond Broker/Associate

cell 970-520-7687 office 970-522-0999 k007@sterlingshomes.com

Local News Fund to accept grant requests at next milestone South Platte Sentinel

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Continued From Page 1 The Sterling Community Fund’s goal is to be a sustainable source of funding for projects that improve the quality of life for those who live in Sterling and Logan County. It is an endowment fund, which means that only earnings on the fund and specifically earmarked contributions can be used to support projects. Once the fund reaches $2 million, the committee will begin accepting grant requests from the community. The committee has earmarked funds to support construction of Heritage Park, an urban park to be located at the corner of Fourth and Main Streets in downtown Sterling. Among the features of the park is a massive Sterling Community Fund Founders Wall, which will recognize all donors who have made contributions to the Fund totaling $10,000; $25,000; $100,000; $250,000; or $500,000 by Sept. 1, 2021. Beyond this date, granite

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Guests at the Sterling Community Fund Gala enjoy food and drinks from over 20 food and drink sponsors. plaques honoring those who allows. memorial — to the Fund,” the have made contributions of “SCF encourage all who love fund stated. $100,000 or more will be added our Logan County community to For more information please to the Founders Wall as space consider leaving a bequest — or visit NoCofoundation.org, call

Eastern Colorado Community Fund Director John Chapdelaine at 970-580-1013 or email john@nocofoundation.org.

Professional Directory Swan Fitness Demmy Swan AFAA Certified Personal Trainer Personal Trainer NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist raineswan@yahoo.com (970) 580-1521

Serving N.E. Colorado Continuously For Over 65 Years.

Motor Rewinding and Repair Complete Wiring Service

www.cbheating.com

205 N. 10th Ave. 522-5800

health foods

Plus All The Vitamins You Need!

Sterling Health Foods Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m./ Sat., 9 a.m.-Noon

18975 S. Hwy. 6

522-3525

Sterling Computer Service vice at your home or office Wireless or Wired Networking Domain and E-Mail support Antivirus/Malware removal Diagnostics Repair & Installation New & Used Computers, Laptops

Marv Ferdig

519 Pawnee Dr. Sterling, CO 80751 (970) 522-4203 marv@sterlingcomputercenter.com

Marketplace Services

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Pets 2 Parakeets & Cage for Sale: Call for More Information, 970-571-9664

SCYTHE IT! Traditional Hand Mowing. scytheit1800@gmail.com 970-571-9656

Custom Built Horse Trailer: 2 Horse Gooseneck, Single Axle, 4’ Dressing Rm. 970-580-9361

Garage Sales Real Estate

Back to School Garage Sale! Fri, 8/2, 7am-? & Sat, 8/3, 7am-Noon, 820 Hawthorn Court, Sterling. Brand Name Clothing: Miss Me, Under Armour, Rock Revival, oConverse Tennis Shoes, 5-piece Bedroom Set, End Tables, Misc & More!

Merchandise OLLIJURT’S

CASH & CARRY FURNITURE 2016 Whirlpool Refrigerator Freezer: 25 cu ft, Good Cond. $300. 970-580-0412

Mattenklodt’s Painting Services Interior/Exterior Town & Farm Free Estimates 970-580-9631

Women’s Bike: Good Condition but Needs Some Work. $25. 970-714-6299

Do-All-Ogist - We Go Out on a Limb for You! Tree Trim & Removal, Etc. Licensed & Insured. Call 970-580-8779

Raynor Garage Door: 18’W 8’H. Excellent Shape. $200. 970-520-3514

Windows/Doors

Eastern Colorado Egress Window Custom Basement Windows Installed to Meet or Exceed Egress Safety Code. Smitty 970-597-0700 eastcoegress@gmail.com

PLACE YOUR AD CALL NOW

A&P

BUYING TRACTORS: All Makes, Models or Condition. Call David 785-475-4463

Ingenuity Musical Baby Swing: Good Condition. $10. 970-886-3042

HUSTLER PREDATOR 42" cut, new, 0 turn machine w/2 bag bagger, never been used. $3700. 970-669-3383 Call after 5pm

FREE ESTIMATES BONDED AND INSURED

(970) 571 - 4405 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning! **Free Estimates!**

Steamway of Sterling Call: 970-522-8369 or 970-580-9025

Modern units in a vibrant community near town parks, a beautiful library, and highway I-76. The spacious units feature central heating and air conditioning, beautiful lighting, and more! Other amenities include onsite washer/dryer facility, community center, and playground and picnic areas. Visit www.crhdc.org or call 970-370-2028 for more information.

605 N. 3rd St., Sterling

970-425-2242

Trailers for rent in Sterling Lilly Ln & Marigold Dr SM/LG 2 BRS $625 - $650/mo. Call for info. 970-768-7677

Lift chairs, Entertainment Centers

Mattress sets on SALE! SELL YOUR STUFF List your stuff and get it done!

Automotive

30 days. Huge Household Goods Sale: 414 N. 7th Ave, Sterling. Call Eugene, 720-227-1547.

Check the want ads for almost anything and everything you might need Call 1-888-355-0935

1/2 Mile of Republican River: Both Sides, 180 Acres, Trees, Fish Pond, Deer, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese. $1,950/Acre. 970-209-6637

Water Mineral Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201

2013 Forest River Rockwood 5th Wheel: Gold Package, 31ft, 3 Slides, Like New. Great Condition. Reduced$26,000,OBO. 970-554-0438 Snug Top Camper Shell for Toyota Tundra: Like New. $600. 970-867-3291

Rentals

$10 per ad,

RICH DEBUS

STERLING, CO 80751

FAIR HOUSING NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Law which makes it illegal to advertise a preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion , sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call The Colorado Civil Rights Office at 1-800-262-4845/ HUD at 1-800-669-9777.

Sol Naciente Agricultural Housing - Farmworker and Agricultural Housing Community: *Income restrictions apply

At Super Low Prices!

888-355-0935

RESTORATION, CUSTOM PAINTING, & MORE

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1-888-355-0935

1BR Apt 715 Park, Sterling: Well Maintained. No Smoking. No Pets. $600/month+deposit, utilities paid except electric. 970-522-7814 or 303-895-8310

Private party merchandise ads only Excludes cars, home, and pets

PLACE YOUR AD

1BR Duplex in Sterling. NO PETS. Call Steve After 3pm 970-522-6412.

TURN USED ITEMS INTO

CALL NOW QUICK 888-355-0935

CASH

WITH CLASSIFIEDS!

1997 BMW R850R Sport/Touring Bike: 42K Miles, Bright Maroon, Includes Armored Jacket, Tank Bag, Helmet, More! Price Reduced - $2600. Call Larry 970-522-0302

Check the want ads for almost anything and everything you might need Call 1-888-355-0935

Marketplace Employment

Highline Electric Association is accepting applications for a System Engineer based at YW Electric in Akron. Call the Holyoke Office at 970-854-2236 for job description and application, or log onto hea.coop. Applications with resumes will be accepted until July 28, 2019. Highline Electric Association is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

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Mill-Tech Services is seeking employees for Millwright Labor. TOP PAY FOR CREW FOREMEN. Must be able to travel out of town and out of state, with some overnights required. Driver’s license with a clean record is preferred, CDL a plus. We offer competitive wages and benefit packages and guarantee 80 hours. Pay depends on experience, but we are willing to train you. For questions call 970-522-5300. Please apply in person at 150 Edwards Ave. Sterling, CO 80751

Brush School District RE-2J School Nurse Apply online at www.brushschools.org. For additional information call 970-842-5176.

Check the want ads for almost anything and everything you might need ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS-DIRECT CARE Sterling - Ft. Morgan – Julesburg - Yuma

• Wages will be $11.10 per hour plus night differential. • Paid Time Off • Retirement Plan • Tuition Assistance • 10 Paid Holidays

• Health Insurance • Paid Life Insurance • Cafeteria/Flex Plan • AFLAC

To receive an application call

970-522-7121 or stop by our office at 617 S. 10th Ave., Sterling. EOE

Call 1-888-355-0935 Check the want ads for almost anything and everything you might need Call 1-888-355-0935

Marketplace

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Around Town

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