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News for Howard, Colorado and the Pleasant Valley Area
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America.....
The Home of the Free...
Because of the Brave!
Thank A Veteran!
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Our National Motto!
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Valley News--- Your local newsletter for the Pleasant Valley Area, published Quarterly
Archived Copies of the Valley News |
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TEKnical Services--- Offers Web Services, Graphic Arts & Design, Digital Photography, Training, Maintenance & Service. Need a Website? How about 250 Full Color Business Cards for $25.00? Old Photos laying around that you would like restored? Call Tom! Having trouble learning a new program? Call Tom! Have you been caught with your PC pants down? Don't worry---Call Tom at TEKnical Services (719) 942-4886.
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Cristo cancelled meeting, said he couldn.t make it due to the fire in Canon City!
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
THERE IS A MEETING REGARDING THE "OVER THE RIVER PROJECT"
to be held AT HOWARD HALL, HOWARD, CO, THURSDAY JUNE 24TH, 2010 AT 3PM
(as posted on their website_
Please come and give your input.
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Historical Day in Howard
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!
Saturday, June 12th, 2010, 9 am to 3 pm at the HOWARD HALL
Long-time residents will bring their photos, memorabilia, and stories to share.
There will also be a Walking Tour of Old Howard.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE SERVED BY JIM DONNER OF SALIDA
This event is NOT sponsored by the Western Fremont Historical Society.
However, all donations will be split between WFHS and the Howard Hall.
Contact Rita Aten 942-3665 or Linda Goddard 942-5700 for more information.
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New Rental Rates for the rental of Howard Hall for your Anniversary, Birthday, Wedding or any most any other event:
1-5 Hours= $30.00
5-10 Hours= $40.00
10-24 Hours= $45.00
Use of the Kitchen, add additional $20.00, defined as using stove and/or dishes.
For more information or to Rent Howard Hall, call: 942-3404
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"Cemetery Clean-Up Day"
Sat. May 15th, 2010, 8am -11am At the Howard, CO Cemetery on CR 45.
Volunteers are needed to help wee, rake, and clean around the headstomes. Bring your own tools. If you can't make it that day and would still like to help or if you need tools, call: Rita 719-942-3665
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Paul Chastain was Surprised for his 80th Birthday, with a party that was held at the Howard Hall Sunday April 6th. 2009. Home made Ice cream, cake, coffee, tea and punch was enjoyed by all who attended.
Hope you have many more Paul!
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BENEFIT DINNER A SUCCESS
It was proven on February 7th that the people of Howard and all the surrounding area have very generous hearts. The benefit for Norm Longshaw and family, of Howard was attended by over 300 people. We would like to thank the following businesses. The Howard Volunteer Fire Department for providing their building and kitchen facilities. Old Smokey’s Fire Wagon (Jim & Dawn Donner) for the food preparation. Burmacs, Wal-Mart & McDonalds who gave donations of food and orange drink. The Cotopaxi School District; Tina Workman & Julie Canterbury for the use of the kitchen in making the cakes for the dessert table.
The bake sale portion of the event was a success thanks to the Krafty Kritters from Deer Mountain, Pleasant Valley Get Together Club and to the many others who donated baked items.
We wish to thank the following businesses and individuals for their silent auction donations: Joe Alexander, Gallery 150, Chucks Leather Works, Shirley Sampson, Karen Foster, Paula Graves, Sugarbush, Doris & Bob Ragan, Salida True Value, Nails by Di, Busch Liquors, Karen Bertrand, Wild Horse Salon, Betty & Ron Meyers, Dailesa & Bill DeVol, Glamour Odyssey Hair Studio, Jackie Shank for Silpada Jewelry, Mountain Home Veterinary Clinic, Wilma Butner, Gallery Art Post, Bernie Putt, Glenda Baker for Mary Kay Cosmetics, International Trials School, Ray Hicks, Mountain Mail, Barry’s Den, KHEN, Fran & Mike Boos, Rock & Row Rafting, Lone Wolf Galleries, Janice Yalch, Bonnie McEnulty, Lori Embry, Teknical Services, Tootsie King, Kris & Dave Bielak, Helen & Larry Saul and other Anonymous doners.
We also wish to thank all those who volunteered their time and talents in set-up, serving, kitchen help and all other aspects of making this benefit a success. We hope we have thanked everyone involved. Please accept our apologies if we have missed anyone.
Betty Meyers and Sherree Vancil
Howard, Colorado
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Norm Longshaw of the Broken Arrow passed away Feb.7, 2009 at 4am from non-alcohol related liver problems, please give the Longshaw Family your best and prayers. Sherree
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Howard Chili Cook-Off, held June 7-8, 2008 was a great success. Many spectators enjoyed the green chili on Saturday and the red chili on Sunday. Vendors from various parts of Colorado sold their wares.
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Pastor's Pen--- Notes from Pastor Robert Finif, Pastor of Mountain Valley Church in Howard, CO
(Pastor's Pen has updates monthly---please check back)
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Pleasant Valley Carving Club. (newly formed in March 2008)
It is an informal meeting of people with an interest in woodcarving. Some members are accomplished carvers, others are just getting started. We are all there to learn from one another. Meetings are currently being held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6PM-8PM at the home of Bill Tunstall.
Inerested persons may call Bill Tunstall at 719-942-3325 or Chris Blosser at 719-942-4649 for more information.
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Local US Air Force man dies in Afghanistan--- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Randy J. Gillespie, 44, of Coaldale, Colo., died July 9, 2007 in Herat, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered during small arms fire outside of Camp Stone. He was assigned to the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Click Here - For the rest of the story, photos of Randy and a Newsletter from Afghanistan.
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TANKER ROLLOVER--- On Sunday, May 27th, 07, there was a Butane Tanker that rolled over on HWY 50 between Swissvale & Wellsville, at the Box Canyon Road. This had the Hwy closed in both directions for about 20 hours while hazmat was called in to help to get the accident cleaned up.
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