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Springtime fun!

Southern Living magazine that falls just a bit short of the legendary Julia Child, says that deviled eggs are like good manners — they never go out of style. Now, who can argue with wisdom like that?

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Robbie Davis plays guitar (above) for Robbie and the Reckless during a live performance Saturday, April 2 at the grand reopening party of Art Cartopia Museum. 2.) Lots of art cars were on display at the museum for visitors to look at and enjoy. 3.) Art Cartopia Museum has taken to showing off more awards at the museum. 4.) Below, a person never knows when a cute little bug might be the inspiration for an entire art car. Lends new meaning to “cute as a bug.” Benjamin Mandile / The Chronicle-News

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NOW YOU KNOW

James Williams John’s most enduring contribution to Las Animas County was the development of irrigable land for farming and grazing. According to one author, Mr. John “built or was directly responsible for the building of nearly every irrigation project in Las Animas County…” In its obituary, the Chronicle-News noted that ”[Mr. John] daringly and with wise forethought invested his money in lands and in irrigation development when others hesitated… Hundreds of productive acres in the vicinity of Hoehne… are part of the work of his useful life.” Even today, there’s a New John Flood Ditch Company that bears his name.

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