Summer festivals inevitably draw annual themes. Some years the committee finds a more fitting moniker than others. Towns often start with a reference to
Month: July 2021
Unplanned Challenges
This week will be the final installment of the EPH riding program for 2021. The weather forced a few makeup sessions with some jostling
Happy People
I heard on the radio about a small town that said they had 466 happy people and a few grumps. Now, there is no
Lend Me Your Gears
“Take it for a ride,” that little voice whispers as he passes the bike rack for the third time this week. The Bulldog blue
Get to Know Dispatcher Leigh Shakes-Yardley
My name is Leigh Shakes-Yardley. I was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I have two siblings – an older brother and a
Pickin’ and Grinnin’
We didn’t see any fireworks on the 4th, but my toes are tapping. If you didn’t attend the BaileyRae concert on July 2nd in Valentine,
Grandparent Scams
“Hi, Grandma. Um, I’m in Mexico on vacation and I just got picked up for DUI. Can you send $2,000 so I can get
Rules of the Road
As a courthouse employee, I have witnessed several faces of smiling 16-year-olds who pop out of the DMV office sharing news that they have
From the Desk of the City Manager: Reflections for the Week July 6-9
Public Works: • Summer maintenance including: well maintenance, sewer jetting, street sweeping, right of way mowing; Brick repair by Newberry’s. • Notice to proceed
Rex’s Hamburgers
Rex Myers ran a seven-stool hamburger shop in the 100 block of Box Butte from 1927 until 1969. Rex came to Alliance in 1927