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Legislative day features teacher panel BY DON BENJAMIN Staff Writer

A highlight of the Delta County Joint School District #50’s fourth annual legislative day was the participation of a nine-member teacher panel. The teachers, who represented a range of district primary and secondary schools, responded to a series of questions posed by state and local policy makers. This is a summary of the questions directed to teachers and their answers. What are your biggest chal-

lenges? Teachers responded that they are very busy and challenged to find time to run the daily operations of their classrooms. Curriculum options are limited and curriculum is sometimes outdated. Class size sometimes prevents teachers from helping students who are coming to school with emotional life challenges that affect their learning in the classroom. Teachers are seeing a rise in student mental health and basic needs issues such as nutrition and adequate sleep.

They need support to help students and feel it is essential to get families invested in their child’s learning. Are there things the legislature could do to improve your job? Teachers responded that the current school funding formula hurts small schools. Staffing at smaller schools is barebones

and evaluation paperwork takes administrators away from working with teachers and students. Data collection and testing requirements take away time teachers could spend working with students. Legislators should reduce data collection and evaluation mandates and trust teachers’ professionalism. Some evalu-

ation forms are as lengthy as 27 pages. Teachers currently employed have a strong desire to stay but they need a raise and there are not enough salary and benefit incentives to attract new teachers. Teacher benefits including the Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) are not LEGISLATIVE DAY TO A3

Cedaredge hosts municipal quarterly BY ANNETTE BRAND Staff Writer

Representatives from Delta County and municipalities in Delta County met for their fall municipal quarterly meeting Friday, Sept. 21, at Cedaredge’s Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center, joined by representatives from other nonprofit organizations which provide services to the residents of the county and its municipalities. Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) representatives presented information on two state ballot questions, Proposition 109 and Proposition 110. On Prop 110 40 percent of the additional tax revenue would be returned to local governments for transportation projects. Details of Prop 109 and Prop 110 are in the Blue Book, which has been mailed to registered voters. Elyse Casselberry, county community and economic development director, reported that the county’s Master Plan has been updated, adopted by the planning commission and ratified by the county commis-

sioners. Two working groups, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) and Oil and Gas Group, will wrap up their recommendations within the next few weeks. School superintendent Caryn Gibson and finance director Jim Ventrello discussed the possibility of a bond issue or mill levy override to address funding for transportation needs. All the school buses, bought in 2004, are paid for; however, Ventrello said all the buses are requiring major repairs at the same time. New buses will cost $90,000 to $100,000 each, with the activity buses costing $110,000 each. A high priority for the school district is school safety, and deferred maintenance on the district’s 25-plus buildings, all built about the same time, will run about $30-to$40 million. Similar budgetary concerns were expressed by representatives of the Delta County Library District. “We are all fighting our MUNICIPAL QUARTERLY TO A3

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Teachers from throughout Delta County Joint School District #50 took part last week in the district’s fourth annual legislative day. Responding to questions posed by visiting public policy makers were: (front row, left to right) Dee Holt, Danielle Barnard, Brandy Sparks, Will Forrest, Nick Parsons and Jodi Simpson; (back row) Doug Craig, Gina Tilelli and Eric Hollembeak. The event was held at Paonia Junior/Senior High School. Holt, Sparks and Forrest teach at Paonia High School, Simpson teaches at Paonia Elementary, Barnard at Delta Middle School, Parsons at Cedaredge High School, Craig at Cedaredge Middle School, Tilelli at Garnet Mesa Elementary in Delta and Hollembeak at Hotchkiss High School.

Visiting policy makers hear 50J celebrations, challenges BY DON BENJAMIN Staff Writer

State lawmakers and legislative candidates, county commissioners and candidates, and several other state and local public policy makers assembled last week at Paonia Junior/Senior High School to hear an update of

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A pickup’s headlights reﬂect off the wet surface of Main Street in Delta, as light rain fell through much of the day Tuesday. The long-overdue rainfall will stick around through much of the week, thanks to Tropical Storm Rosa.

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accomplishments being celebrated by Delta County Joint School District #50. They also heard about challenges the district is facing. The occasion was the district’s fourth annual legislative day, a morning devoted to school issues during which administrators provided updates and teachers responded to audience questions. The meeting was chaired by district superintendent Caryn Gibson, who — along with other administrators — pointed to the consistent work of dedicated teachers as the primary strength of Delta County schools. The district operates 30 instructional sites including the Technical College of the Rockies. The sites include large and small schools all of which are sources of community pride. In particular, Paonia Elementary School was recently awarded the Colorado Succeeds Prize for Transformational Impact. The award is considered one of the highest honors for the state’s public schools and educators. (See story in the Sept. 26, 2018). Gibson emphasized other accomplishments. Delta County is continuing to focus on school safety and the District will be seeking a share of state funds to expand safety efforts. Over 70 percent of the district’s budget is spent on salaries and benefits and

instructional staff received a greater increase than administrators for 2018-19. Curriculum enhancements are ongoing including one-toone Chromebooks learning activities for grades 6-12 and increased emphases on the whole child and on science curriculum. Michael Klouser, director of the Technical College of the Rockies (TCR), reminded the audience that the Delta-based institution is one of only three technical colleges operating in Colorado. Like its sister colleges, TCR is part of the local school district. TCR has a 96 percent student retention rate and a 99 percent graduation rate plus college graduates are placed in the workforce at a rate of 94 percent. The college’s main challenge is finding qualified teachers since many potential technical instructors are already employed in the workplace at higher wages. Paonia Junior/Senior High School principal Randal Palmer told the assembled guests that “for Delta County it’s all about teachers” who care about students and take on extra workloads to help their pupils succeed academically. The challenge is to acquire enough resources to support teacher efforts. Paonia Elementary School (PES) principal Sam Cox told 50J CELEBRATIONS TO A3

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Construction at a residence on Cedar Avenue in Crawford unearthed a gruesome discovery — a human foot wrapped in plastic. Sheriff’s deputies and the county coroner responded to the home on Sept. 29. The deputy coroner recalled visiting that home about two years ago, to pick up a male who had died there. The man had a prosthetic leg but had retained his amputated limb. After his death, according to Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee, his widow buried the leg on the property and there it remained until it was dug up last week. “Fortunately, the deputy coroner remembered all the background,” McKee said.

The commissioners have sent a letter announcing their official support for DMEA’s request for grant funding from the Colorado High Cost Fund in its effort to build DMEA’s high-speed, fiber network throughout Delta County. The county has worked to improve economic prospects in its communities, and robust internet and broadband services are a crucial part of that economic plan. DMEA has started to build its fiber to the home project in many of the county’s communities and the commissioners see a positive impact of DMEA’s efforts in the form of new employment opportunities, more efficient government services and higher real estate values.

County commissioners Doug Atchley, Mark Roeber and Don Suppes appointed six members to the Delta County Fair Board at their Oct. 1 meeting. The tenure of the six members will run through September 2021. Heidi Simpson and Kirby Clock will serve at-large, Jarod Keller will represent District 1, and Kelly Korth, Chad Mitchell and Amy Miller will represent District 3.

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LETTERS Kerry Donovan has earned our votes for SD5 Dear Editor: Most Americans are probably like me, very conflicted about the upcoming national and local elections. On a very local level I have a growing, grave concern about the race for Colorado Senate District 5 where incumbent Democrat Kerry Donavon is being challenged by Delta County’s own Republican Olen Lund. I know both of these candidates very well and I totally respect their heritage of pioneering agricultural ancestors. I have worked with both on issues and opposed both on other issues. However, the almost ungodly amount of monies pouring into Lund’s campaign from state and national political special interests groups should alarm everyone. This outside money is approaching $1 million. Why? Because Kerry Donovan has strong support in most of the counties in District 5, except for the Republican majority in Delta County. The campaign has become as ugly as some on the national “swamp” scenes, attempting to paint Kerry as some kind of radical liberal

from a filthy rich resort which is simply not true. Just because her family’s pioneering cattle ranch is in Eagle County near Vail does not turn her into an “elitist snob.” Delta County has had no stronger representation in the Colorado legislature in the more than 50 years I have lived here than Kerry Donovan. There is one issue alone that is justification for her continuing to represent us and it is an issue that very much involved Olen Lund, deploying gigabyte internet service in sparsely populated rural counties. No one other member of the legislature has worked harder on this issue than Kerry. Because of her efforts and her collaboration Delta-Montrose Rural Electric Association (DMEA) is now deploying fiber optic cable to premises throughout Delta and northern Montrose counties. Lund however, as president of the DMEA board of directors, did everything he could to stop that innovative effort. DMEA was approached by a large contingent of community leaders at a board meeting in late

Cooperative model has served DMEA members well Dear Editor: As a member owner/ rate payer of DeltaMontrose Electric Association (DMEA), I am very concerned about DMEA’s upcoming vote to change its Articles of Incorporation in an effort to buy out of its contract with its wholesale electric power supplier, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association. In my opinion, DMEA has been oversimplifying a very complex issue in the press and social media. Here are a few facts relating to what DMEA has been communicating: • Tri-State is not a distant Front Range company that doesn’t understand our needs. Tri-State has provided a vital service to rural Colorado, including Montrose County, for many years, and employs more than 40 people in Montrose. • Tri-State’s board of directors is comprised of one director from each of its 43 member electric cooperatives (including DMEA). To ensure each cooperative covers its share of the costs, the TriState members approved a policy to limit their own self-supply of renewable and distributed energy to

2015 and Lund’s vigorous opposition resulted in him losing his seat at the 2016 annual meeting to fellow Paonia resident Brad Harding. Thus DMEA moved forward rapidly and now throughout their service area their wholly owned subsidiary, Elevate LLC, is busy deploying a world class system serving nearly 35,000 residents and businesses. This is the biggest economic development event to happen in this area in most of our lifetimes. Olen Lund, as a Delta County commissioner, time after time, displayed this same “do not change anything” and above all don’t be innovative or creative because everything is fine. But it was his behavior as DMEA president that was the straw that broke this lifelong Republican’s back. So I am asking Republicans, like myself, Democrats and our growing population of independents to join me in voting for Kerry to continue representing Delta County in the State Senate. She has earned it and is not trying to buy the seat. Tom Huerkamp Dear Editor: Marijuana: It doesn’t Orchard City pass the smell test. Here is how it works. There are two ways to get something on a ballot, either by petition of the the human causes of people or by an initiative climate change despite of the council. In Novemoverwhelming scientific ber the ballot is presentevidence to the contrary, ed as a question for the and that is a direct result people to vote no or yes. of the support that both Initiatives are for the of them receive from the council to communicate a fossil fuel industry. Both need to the people. A petiof these men believe in tion is the people’s way restricting your access of communicating to the to your public lands if it will benefit their clients in the oil and natural gas industry. Indeed, both men have supported Dear Editor: I would like to start selling off public lands and both of them support out thanking the DCI leasing and drilling in the for a well written article about City of Delta balNorth Fork Valley. Neither Scott Tipton lot measure 2-B on the nor Olen Lund deserve November ballot. 2-B is your vote. We don’t need asking for a half cent a couple of sell-outs com- increase in a dedicated mitted to doing the bid- tax to help support the ding of the Koch brothers rec center, parks and and others determining trails, the flower program what our quality of life and the golf course. If passed, this will be will be in Colorado. We need elected officials who the first sales tax increase will represent and work in 27 years. With the for us. Diane Mitsch passing of this issue the Bush and Kerry Donovan utilities department will deserve your vote. They no longer transfer mondon’t take “dark money” ies to support the golf and they are not beholden course. This has been to special interests. They a concern to many citiare here for Colorado’s zens over the years. The half penny in sales tax benefit and for ours. Dave Shishim Paonia

of any number of what are called “dark money” groups. It’s called dark money for a couple of reasons — you can’t tell who is donating the money, so that is “dark,” but more importantly, since whoever is paying for this has gone to great pains to make sure that you can’t tell who he or she is, you know that their intentions are “dark” also. Is it the Koch Brothers? The oil and gas industry? Vladimir Putin? It matters because these groups have spent, and are spending, enormous amounts of money to get what is best for them, not what is best for Colorado or for you, and the people paying for these mailings expect a return on their investment. Since both Scott Tipton and Olen Lund’s campaigns are being paid for by special interest groups it begs the question, who will these men be answering to if they are elected? To whom will they owe favors and votes? Whose side will they take in a dispute? Both of these men claim to not believe in

Praise for Cedaredge firefighters Dear Editor: Praise to our first class Cedaredge firemen. What would we have done without them on Sept. 14! As soon as their trucks arrived we felt in caring and able hands and could breathe again. We will be forever grateful to our volunteers who saved us from a bad scene in this season — too dire to think about! We also thank good neighbors Arlo Hanson and Rocky Baldozier for their quick action as first on site. May the Lord bless them for all their selfless dedication to the safety of our little town. Ed and Marla Reese Cedaredge

are faced with choosing a state senator in district 5, one of whom is all about money and development at the cost of our environment and way of life in western Colorado. The other person, Kerry Donovan, the incumbent, is fighting for clean air and water, protecting our public lands, strengthening our economy by fighting to reduce healthcare costs and expand high speed internet access. She wants to see renewable energy and is concerned about water conservation in our drought stricken land. Kerry has and will continue to support all the people in her district. She will fight for the rights of all residents of this valley as far as the encroachment of industrial businesses like the large egg producing facilities that have infiltrated our neighborhoods and communities with their pollution and resulting property devaluation. Her opponent, who has very little background in politics and appears to support only the conservative segment of our population, has shown in his tenure as a county commissioner that he has

council what they want on a ballot. A minimum number of signatures is required to qualify for the ballot. This past spring, a petition fell WAY short of the minimum signatures required to legalize retail marijuana to be grown and sold in our city. The lack of required minimum signatures signified a rejection by the people. The citizen petition process is designed to

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A critical choice for North Fork voters Dear Editor: The coming election in November will have a tremendous effect on the quality of life and the environment in the North Fork Valley. We

5 percent of their total energy requirements. Tri-State isn’t the unreasonable, inflexible organization DMEA wants you to believe it is. Tri-State is only implementing what its board decided in a democratic vote. • Tri-State’s wholesale rates have NOT increased from 20162018. In 2019, Tri-State’s budget does NOT include a rate increase. Tri-State is forecasting stable rates in the years to come. • Although current market prices for renewable energy are low, there is no guarantee they will remain low once the taxpayer-funded government subsidies expire. In addition, the market price for energy does not include the other costs required to deliver power to consumers. Tri-State’s wholesale rate includes all costs associated with delivering power to its members regardless of the weather 24/7, 365 days per year, including transmission services. So trying to compare Tri-State’s wholesale rates with the current prices of renewable and market power is NOT comparing apples to apples. • Tri-State has renew-

able energy resources in its generation portfolio, and it is the top solar generation and transmission cooperative in the nation. Since 2008, 475 megawatts of generation has been added including wind, solar and hydropower. In 2017, 30 percent of the energy consumed by its members came from renewable resources. TriState is also soliciting for additional renewable energy supply. I am a firm believer in the cooperative model which has a diverse membership and governance structure, plans for the long term, and focuses on delivering reliable and affordable power, rather than focusing on maximizing profit for investors. The cooperative model allows all of its membership to share the benefits when times are good and moderates the risks of economic downturns. I do not want to see our local member-owned cooperative become an investor-owned utility. For these reasons, I intend to vote NO when I receive DMEA’s ballot to change its Articles of Incorporation. Mac Fellin Montrose

Marijuana petition failed for a reason

Tipton, Lund campaigns funded by special interests Dear Editor: Who is paying for these ads? Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase that is translated as “something for something” or “for this, that.” In other words, if I do this for you, you will do that for me. That phrase came to mind when I received the most recent of several mailings attempting to demonize Colorado State Senator Kerry Donovan and Diane Mitsch Bush, candidate for Colorado’s 3rd US Congressional seat. The mailings, which are quite expensive, are in full color and make outrageously false claims in an attempt to scare voters away from these women. These mailings are designed to have you look at them briefly, leave you with a negative impression of Donovan and Mitsch Bush and then be thrown away so you can’t go back at a later time and check the false claims that were made. But, if you look closely at these pieces of propaganda, you will find in the tiniest of small print the words “Paid for by ...” and then the name

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a limited understanding of the impacts caused by fracking on our water resources and resulting damage to the environment. Apparently this individual was opposed to the development of high speed internet. And it appears that he favors oil, gas and coal over the development of renewable energy. Here is how Kerry Donavan’s opponent raises money for his television and internet ads: Colorado Economic Leadership institute (oil and gas), Americans for Prosperity (Koch brothers), Senate Majority Fund (a conservative campaign group). He has only raised 14k and yet people are being bombarded by his mail. That’s oil and gas and the Koch brothers hard at work for him. Those entities pretty much sum up who he is beholden to. In conclusion it seems that the rational choice in this election is obvious, and that is supporting Kerry Donovan who works for all the people and for our environment and quality of life. Geoff Morton Crawford

will be paid by everyone who shops in the city and would include visitors and county residents who shop in our beautiful city. If you have questions or concerns I would like to invite you to an informal information session on Thursday, Oct. 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Fellowship hall where the group half penny for parks and recreation will be on hand to present info and city staff will help answer questions. I am asking for you to vote YES on 2-B. Ballots will be mailed on the week of Oct. 15. Mary Cooper Delta

Taken for granted Dear Editor: Scott Tipton had no reason to attend, or even bother to respond to the invitation to, the scheduled debate for citizens to hear from both candidates for House Seat in the 3rd Congressional District. Why should he? The Republican slate always wins in Delta County so why waste his time? Solid Republican commissioners do not pay attention to worried North Fork citizens concerning natural gas leasing in their backyards. Why should they? Staunch Republican voters will always reelect them and, when term limited, their chosen successors. They will most likely even vote for a Libertarian in Republican clothing. Did you know that the candidates’ forum in Delta is not a debate and that Roger Bentley demanded that questions for his candidate be given to him prior to the forum? That is against the rules of the League of Women Voters. The league had to back off from their traditional role of hosting and moderating this event. Granted, Bentley did include the Democratic

party leader in vetting the questions. So, why bother to vote? The outcomes are assured. Do they have to be? Maybe it is way past time for the unaffiliated and discontented Republicans as well as the hard-working Democrats of Delta County to step up and have their voices heard. Check to make sure that your name has not been removed from the active voter lists. VOTE this November. It’s really important! Loretta Molitor Cedaredge

discourage authoritarian law. There are five city councilmen and three seem to not agree with the will of the people. Instead they are making the people vote for something they have already said no to. Let’s try this from a different perspective. On the November ballot, the council is asking the voters to consider a 1/2 percent sales tax increase. That is a need the council is asking for, but on the same ballot they are also intervening on what the people have clearly indicated they don’t want. This begs the question, “Do they know something that we don’t know?” It appears that three councilmen do and two don’t. This initiative gives the impression that all of the council are pro marijuana and nothing could be further from the truth. The senior wisdom of Mayor Austin and Councilman Gerald Roberts bear witness of their respect for the will of the people. Forcing it on the people is disrespectful and unethical when they are well aware of the potential damage that retail marijuana can bring to our community. The revenue is not worth the cost to our children. Lots of solid data proves why the people said no by not signing the spring petition. Why are councilmen Nathan Clay, Kevin Carlson and Chris Ryan disregarding it? I would have thought that being a councilman required integrity and a conscience. It’s assuring to know that our mayor and Councilman Roberts display those traits. I admit though, I am embarrassed as I was a big advocate to elect Kevin Carlson. It now appears that we have elected problems rather than solutions. Like I said, something stinks. Vote no to ballot questions 2E, 2F, 2G and 2H in November. Scott Schaible Delta

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50J celebrations FROM PAGE A1 the group that when schools “focus on individual growth, achievement will follow.” The strength of PES lies in the continuity of his staff. There is a sense of family and community in his small school and he credits his dedicated teachers for the achievements which earned the school statewide recognition. His challenges are dealing with fluctuating class sizes, operating with limited funding, and helping teachers manage the paperwork and time com-

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mitments required by frequent testing. Despite academic successes and teacher dedication, the district is facing a number of challenges. According to Superintendent Gibson, countywide enrollment is down from last school year by as many as 75 students. The reduction leaves the student population at approximately 4,700 pupils. And, according to local realtors, people currently moving into the area tend to be retired individuals who are “empty nesters” without school-aged children. Furthermore, the characteristics of students are changing. There has been an increase in the number of new students requiring special education services along with an increase — according to an internal district survey — of substance abuse among middle and high school students. These circumstances create an expanded need for student support services, especially counseling. Some of this need has been addressed through grant funds which the district used to hire more school counselors. However, it will be a challenge to continue counselor support when those grants expire. The district is also fac-

ing physical plant challenges in the form of approximately $35 million in deferred maintenance to buildings and mechanical systems. Transportation costs are also steadily rising as the district strives to manage a fleet of aging buses that must carry as many as 2,600 students to and from schools daily and also transport students to school activities. Since aspects of state funding are tied to enrollment, having fewer students will impact resources but other factors are also further constricting district revenue. Local tax collections are down due to the closing and reduction of area coal mines and an associated economic downturn. As local tax revenues decrease, the district becomes more dependent upon state funds. The state’s perpupil funding formula continues to favor smaller districts and those with high costs of living. As a result, Delta County schools rank 152nd among 178 districts in the amount of state funding received per pupil. For the 2018-19 school year that amount is estimated to be $7,896 per pupil — below the average statewide amount of $8,137 and far below the $17,280 per pupil allot-

ted to the state’s smallest district. In the past, local legislators have worked to secure additional state funds. Such funds come through one-time funds directed to rural districts. There is also a state equalization formula but Ed Bowditch, the school district’s lobbyist, told the meeting the formula is flawed and it puts Delta County at a disadvantage. Lawmakers and candidates present indicated that they would continue to support state efforts to provide additional funding. With district revenues obtained from local tax collections steadily decreasing, the Delta County schools are increasingly dependent upon state funding. Local sources once provided 4050 percent of district revenue. Now local support has fallen to 30 percent and the state has been increasingly unable to fully fund the remaining 70 percent. These revenue challenges have led the district to begin asking voters to consider either a future bond issue or mill levy override. District plans are outlined in a related DCI article (Aug. 22, 2018: “50J explores bond, mill levy override”).

10 years available elective classes and activities have vanished. For example, most students don’t have physical education every day. The amount of testing is out of control and testing is expensive. As much as six weeks of a school year can be taken up with testing. Accountability is needed but testing needs to be greatly reduced, perhaps to a single test. Students are already stressed and testing adds to their anxiety. Schools are being asked to provide more things which were formerly family responsibilities such as meals, clothing and transportation. Some students need special help, but if they are constantly pulled from the classroom, those students miss out on class activities. On positive notes, the district has created a good balance between traditional learning and the use of technology and

today’s curriculum — if kept current — is more relevant and rich for students. What do you need to help you be the best educator you can be? The teachers responded that daily time for planning is essential. Curriculum needs to be kept up-to-date. Opportunities for professional development are important and the district has been supportive in providing such opportunities. Family support is crucial because things that happen outside the classroom greatly influence student success. Policy makers need to visit schools more often and recognize that today’s school experience is vastly different from their own. Do you feel you have support of the staff and the district? The teachers responded to this question with a unanimous “yes.”

FROM PAGE A1 separate battles and the public has no idea,” said Laura Earley, president of the Delta County Library board of trustees. Casselberry stepped up to call attention to the value of coordinated messaging, “in collectively working together to educate our community about the challenges facing all of us, and the consequences if those challenges are not met. The final decision on Gallagher may make it more challenging for all of us.” Casselberry said the ambulance district spent two full years of conver-

sation with the community before going to the ballot. With cost of services increasing, there is the need to start now to prepare to take the conversation about financial challenges countywide. She will pull together a group with assistance from Darnell Place-Wise. The meeting continued with updates from all municipalities in Delta County, as well as the hospital, county commissioners, Delta Couny Economic Development, Region 10 and All Points Transit. Hotchkiss will host the winter municipal quarterly.

Legislative day FROM PAGE A1 solid. Western Colorado schools have the lowest paid teachers. A fast food manager can make more. Teaching wages are not keeping pace with private sector salaries. Education is the cure for economic hard times but education needs qualified and wellpaid teachers. Would you recommend teaching jobs to young people? Some teachers responded yes, others said no. One teacher said she loves her job but teacher training is expensive and graduates often carry a large student debt that is hard to manage on a new teacher’s starting salary. Other teachers responded that, for the right person, the teaching profession is an admirable calling despite low salaries. Teaching is a life choice but low pay remains an issue. Teachers often have to work a second job during the summers to supplement their school year wages. One teacher polled his school colleagues and their answer to the question of recommending the teaching profession to young people was a resounding “no.” The issues they cited were low pay and the time devoted to high stakes testing, paperwork, and excessive evaluations rather than to student instruction. If teachers were more valued and trusted as professionals it would be easier to recommend teaching as a profession. How have students and teaching changed over the last few years? The teachers responded that the need for special education has increased and the number of students coming to school with significant outside issues has skyrocketed. Some students are more volatile. Counselors are essential and there is a concern that the district may lose its current counselors who are grant funded. Student absenteeism is increasing. Regarding curriculum, over the last

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Medicare information sessions scheduled in Delta next week A Medicare counselor presenting information from Region 10 will be and answering questions at two sessions in Delta on Monday, Oct. 8. This information comes just before the start of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period on Oct. 15. The first presentation �� will be at the noon lunch �� the Delta Senior Cen�� at ter, 247 Meeker Street. That will be followed by �� a program at the Delta �� diabetes support group at 2:30 p.m. in the Crag � �� Crest Room of the Delta

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County Memorial Hospital’s oncology and rheumatology building, located just north of the main hospital building at E. 3rd Street and Stafford Lane. Both presentations will be free of charge; however, there will be a lunch fee for those wanting to eat at the senior center.

BIRTHS Michael and Caitlyn McMillan of Hotchkiss are the parents of a daughter, Charlotte Jemma McMillan, born Sept. 24, 2018, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

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The “superheroes” of the Christian Motorcycle Association put together a diaper drive for the Pregnancy Resource Center. Chris and Amy Weldon planned the route for the motorcyclists, starting at TJ Cycles & Offroad on Bluff Street and ending at the Pregnancy Resource Center on Dodge Street. The PRC held a rafﬂe for door prizes and a 50/50 rafﬂe, and provided face painting, milk shakes, pulled pork and pizzas furnished by Pizza Hut and Domino’s. PRC volunteers Penny Sutton, Ruth Grass, Belinda Trujillo, Naomi Clemens, April Cooper, Randy Fisher, Jon Fisher and Sheri Fisher provided a warm reception for the motorcycle riders, along with their tremendous appreciation.

Ashlee and Mikey Gasca of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Chloé Adrianna Gasca, born Sept. 21, 2018, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 18.5 inches in length.

Rosary crusade scheduled in Delta Community members are invited to join the 2018 Public Square Rosary Crusade Saturday, Oct. 13, in the grassy field north of Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta. Please gather at 11:45 a.m.; recitation of the Holy Rosary is scheduled at noon. This event is coordinated nationally by Tradition, Family and Property and its America Needs Fatima campaign. For details, call Bonnie Baier at 970-497-6719.

Volunteers provide senior meals on Tuesdays, Thursdays Nearly three years ago, Senior CommUnity Meals, a division of Volunteers of America, announced that it could no longer serve lunch meals five days a week at the Delta Senior Center due to budget constraints. Meal service was reduced to three days a week — Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The volunteers at the Senior Center recognized the burden this would place on many of the elder citizens of Delta who rely on the nutrition and the camaraderie the meals at noon provide. The Delta Senior Citizen board of directors decided that the Senior Center would provide meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with volunteer resources and the expertise of senior participants to cook and serve those meals. The beginnings were humble and focused on serving a lunch primarily of soup and sandwiches. With a suggested donation of $3 for each meal, the Senior Center has strived to simply break even on this endeavor. To increase participation, the Senior Center provides meal tickets for participants that provide a free lunch for every five lunches purchased. That in effect, lowers the cost to a $2.50 donation per meal. No one is turned away regardless of their ability to make a donation.

As the program evolved, volunteer Thom Wheeler assumed the duties of head cook for Tuesdays and Thursdays and as participation increased, the menus for lunch became more varied and substantial. When Wheeler moved away, Jo Ann Hatch assumed the duties of head cook, bringing years of expertise to the kitchen to the benefit of the program. Senior CommUnity Meals will begin asking for a donation of $3.50 on Oct. 1 for meals served on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Senior Center meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays will remain at a $3 donation. The menu for October is as follows: Oct. 2 — Chicken and noodles, tossed salad, homemade roll and butter cookie. Oct. 4 — Meatloaf, baked potato, peas, homemade roll and apple crisp. Oct. 9 — Taco Tuesday, Spanish rice and cinnamon roll. Oct. 11 — Beef stroganoff, noodles, California vegetables, homemade roll and applesauce cake. Oct. 16 — Chili, tossed salad, cornbread and brownies. Oct. 18 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, French bread and chocolate cake. Oct. 23 — Vegetable beef soup, egg salad sandwich and peaches.

Oct. 25 — Taco salad, green beans and fruit cocktail. Oct. 30 — Spanish casserole, mixed vegetables, homemade roll and peach cobbler. The Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Thrift Shop in the center is open from 10 a.m. until 2 PM. Lunch is served at noon in the hall. Donation for lunch is $3.50 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, $3 on Tuesday and Thursday for those 60 years old and older. All are welcome.

Call for artists A Delta County Art Fair is being scheduled for Oct. 19-20 at the Technical College of the Rockies. Arts Coalition of Delta County is sponsoring this event with the cooperation of the Technical College of the Rockies, the nonprofit wants to give the many talented artists in Delta County an opportunity to show their wonderful talents. Exhibitors must be from Delta County and only show work from Delta County. To reserve a space, email weldon 814162944@yahoo.com or call 970-640 6520.

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Half-price Mensa testing offered

Are you Mensa smart? Find out by taking the half-price American Mensa admission test Friday, Oct. 19, in Classroom A of Delta County Memorial Hospital, 1501 East 3rd Street. Registration begins at 1 p.m. The test will start at 1:30 p.m. and take about two hours to complete. Test takers will be required to show a photo ID. The cost is $30. Register online and pre-purchase your test voucher Responders at www.us.mensa.org.

American Mensa is an organization open to anyone who scores in the top 2 percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. Mensa has more than 56,000 members in the United States and more than 110,000 members globally. For more information about Mensa, visit us.mensa. org/join. For information on the Oct. 19 test, contact Bonnie Horn Koehler at 970-260-4801 or koehler1762@q.com.

Field competition

Photo by Darnell Place-Wise

Members of the Delta High School Marching Band have been working on their field show, “Shades of Latin” since early August. On Saturday, Sept. 29, they competed in the Colorado West Marching rly risk their lives to provide a thankless service to Festival at Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction, finishing second. Competition continues with Band regionals in Grand Junction on Oct. 18, with the goal of qualifying for state championships at CSU nual First Responder Appreciation BBQ. It provides Pueblo on Oct. 29. Closer to home, the Panthers will host a community exhibition Friday, Oct. 12, at es and family members to honor first responders Panther Stadium at DHS. Admission is free. Band director is Stuart Johnson; field director is Kaitlyn n to public service that they provide,” states Lancaster.

Colorow honors first responders

Our first responders Oct. 4, Colorow s Director for Colorow CareOnCenter. “And this year, regularly risk their lives Care Center will be hostto serve our barbecue from 11:30 and ing athe m Colorow willcommunigo out into communities ties. “This year will be a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All first me to thethird event greatfirst BBQ and a token our responders from of Delta our annual andmuch Montrose counties responder appreciation en and women know how we truly

barbecue. It provides are invited to come and an opportunity for Colo- be honored. “This gives us an row residents, employees and family members to incredible honor to have e hosting a BBQ from am to 1:30 pm inviting the opportunity to thank honor first responders for11:30 everyone for their wontheir contributions, saces to come and be honored. rifices and dedication to derful work and sacripublic service that they fice,” said Jenny Thomas, provide,” states Jacque administrator for Coloopportunity to thank everyone wonderful row. “Wefor Davis, public relations aretheir encouragadmissions “We director the communities’ tor and for Colorow. areing encouraging the for Colorow Care Center. fire, EMS police, sheriff, nd rescue, highway andcorodispatch “And this coroner, year, like the search patrol and rescue, previous years, staff and ner, highway patrol and .” volunteers from Colorow dispatch departments to will go out into the com- come and let us celebrate munities and take those them.” davis@vivage.com or 970-323-5504. Colorow Care For on shift some great bardetails, conbecue and in a token of our tact Jacque Davis at ness Loop Olathe. appreciation. It is impor- jdavis@vivage.com or tant to us to let these men 970-323-5504. Colorow and women know how Care Center is located at much we truly appreciate 885 South Highway 50 Business Loop in Olathe. them.”

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First responders enjoy the 2017 appreciation barbecue at Colorow Care Center.

staff and volunteer with Montrose PD. ponders Event at Colorow Care Center 2017

First Baptist hosts family movie night

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The community is invited to Delta’s First Baptist Church this Friday, Oct. 5, for a public showing of “I Can Only Imagine,” (2018). You have heard the song, now come and see the story behind it. Bart Millard, the lead singer of the contemporary Christian band Mercy Me, wrote this song in memory of his father. Actor Dennis Quaid plays Millard’s father in this movie. The church is located at 1250 Pioneer Road in Delta. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with the movie starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact the church at 874-3847. First Baptist offers free family movies on the first Friday of each month. If you would like to pick up concessions, the Karate

for Christ group will have everything from candy bars to a full meal available before the movie starts and at intermission for a low price. Karate for Christ donates the money raised to individuals who cannot afford entry to the karate tournaments held in the fall and the spring in Delta, Montrose, and other sites across the Western Slope. Karate for Christ is an outreach to the community that teaches the martial arts by respecting one’s self and others. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at First Baptist Church starting at 5:30 p.m. for children, youth, and adults. For more information about Karate for Christ contact Ray Sanford at 596-9620.

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Shawna Magtutu, DHS counselor, named Outstanding Colorado Educator

Daddy/daughter dance is Nov. 10

Bill Heddles Recreation Center will host a special evening for dads, daughters, granddads and granddaughters on Saturday, Nov. 10. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; dancing begins at

Shawna Magtutu, a counselor at Delta High School, is the recipient of an Outstanding Colorado Educator award from the University of Colorado Boulder. The award is presented to high school educators throughout Colorado who have demonstrated a commitment to helping students achieve their higher education goals. The educators are principals, counselors, teachers and high school staff members. These educators have dedicated their time and work to help support students in pursuing their higher education dreams. Magtutu was nominated by Holly TeylerCrowder. CU shared the nomination paragraph that convinced admissions officials Magtutu was a deserving award recipient: “Mrs. Magtutu has been working in education as a school counselor at Delta High School for the past 11 years. Her background in higher education work at CSU helped develop a passion and the knowledge necessary to be an

7 p.m. The fee is $15 for those who register before Nov. 9, or $25 at the door. Bring a snack to share. This event is great for ages 3-12. For more information or to register, call 874-0923.

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advocate and support system to students in the public education system. Mrs. Magtutu has put hours of work into grant writing to bring support to DHS for CTE pathways, STEM programs, additional counselors in the district, and others. She meets with students to know his or her individual story and desires as they pursue higher education. Her experience in higher ed allows her to tap into the appropriate resources to help students be most successful, all the while making the decision that is best for him or her. Even after students have left our building, Shawna

works to make sure they are supported and are aware of other opportunities that may exist for them. Mrs. Magtutu is deserving of this recognition because so much of what she does, she does out of the goodness of her heart. She wants to do what is right for kids and does right by the kids as a result.” Magtutu expressed her sincere surprise and honor at being selected. “I truly believe I am only a small vessel amidst a rising tide of amazing teachers, community

members and parents that have helped shape the achievements and milestones of students at Delta High School,” she said. “Of special recognition are the relentless hours and dedication to student care, safety, and wellbeing given by the amazing team in the counseling office — Holly Teyler-Crowder, Jessica Schneider and Cheri Reece. I solely credit this amazing team for my ability to provide services and support for our students, school and community.”

‘Alive at 25’ offered “Alive at 25,” a defensive driving course for young drivers, is offered to drivers ages 15-24. A Colorado State Patrol trooper will provide approximately four hours of classroom instruction designed to prevent traffic violations, collisions and/ or fatalities. The focus of the program is making attendees aware of many

typical driving hazards. Participants will receive a certificate for this course which enables them to test for a driving permit at age 15 1/2 or older. The next class takes place at Bill Heddles Recreation Center Monday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Register and pay for this class online at www.aliveat25. us.

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GMES’ Terriﬁc Kids

The following Garnet Mesa students earned a Terriﬁc Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student. Pictured above are kindergarten students Antonio Banuelos, Lakota Arias Brave, Hazel Starr, Mellony Pittman and Cooper Ahlberg.

First graders Jayden Barajas, Zoey Sandoval, Silas Kasper and Avril Ripplinger (above) earned Terriﬁc Kid Awards.

Second and third grade Terriﬁc Kids are (front row) Jaidyn Ortega, Sloan Queen, Maycen Riegel, Ella Black; (back row) Scott Floyd, Enzo Sanchez, Kipton Anderson and Sophia Siennicki.

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Passport to Health

Delta County kids are invited to participate in the Passport to Health program offered by Delta County Libraries through December. Running in conjunction with the Discover Health exhibit at Delta Library, Passport to Health is a program that encourages kids to make healthy lifestyle choices through offering incentives. The passport booklet includes a variety of activities that parents, teachers and librarians can sign off on upon completion. The grand prizes include a bike from SK Bikes (a retail value of up to $300), a youth pass to Bill Heddles Recreation Center, and an outdoor games package sponsored by the Delta Family Center. Preschool children through seniors in high school are invited to participate. Passport booklets will be distributed through Delta County Schools and are available at all five libraries in Delta County. Contact Tracy Ihnot at 970-399-7877 or tihnot@deltalibraries.org for more information.

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Virginia Wright

Longtime Delta County resident Virginia Wright died Sept. 27, 2018, at Colorow Care Center in Olathe. She was 88. A funeral service was held Oct. 1 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Virginia Zimmermaker was born Feb. 9, 1930, to Willem and Leota (Caldwell) Zimmermaker in Ogden, Utah. She spent her childhood and attended school in Crawford, where she graduated from Crawford High School in 1949. On March 1, 1972, she married Ira Wright in Delta. They were married 27 years before his death on Jan. 24, 2000. Mrs. Wright was a member of the Delta Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, classic television shows, cats and gardening, especially roses and veggies. She is survived by her son, Donald (Vandy) Wright of Delta; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

Karleen Sollenbarger

Karleen Sollenbarger died May 31, 2018. She was 68. She was born Feb. 14, 1950, to Keith and Molly (Thompson) Pfeiffer. She spent her childhood and attended school in Hotchkiss, graduating from Hotchkiss High School in 1968. On Aug. 18, 1968, she married Jim Sollenbarger. Mrs. Sollenbarger was a secretary, ranch wife, caregiver, bank employee and Delta County Sheriff ’s Office dispatcher and supervisor for 21 years. She lived in Grand Junction, Basalt, White-

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fish, Mont., Hayden and Delta County during her married life. She enjoyed camping, writing Christmas poetry, crafting and spending time with family. She was a Christian. Mrs. Sollenbarger is survived by her husband, Jim; son, Zack; brother, Wayne (Vicki) Pfeiffer of Montrose; grandchildren; and extendeded family. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Delta Church of Christ.

Lillie Farrell

Delta resident Lillie Farrell died Sept. 25, 2018, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 92. At her request, no services will be held. Lillie Lee Peters was born Nov. 11, 1925, to Edward McLaughlin and Lillie (Brown) Peters in Oakland, Calif. She spent her childhood and attended school in Flagstaff, Ariz. She graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1942. On Aug. 18, 1945, she married Robert Farrell in Flagstaff. They lived in Brawley, Calif., and were married for 56 years when he died in October 2001. After his death, Mrs. Farrell moved to Midland, Texas, to be close to her daughter. She lived in Midland for 16 years before moving to Delta in October 2017. She was a member of Midland First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing bingo, poker, gambling in Las Vegas, jewelry, shopping, traveling, and most of all, spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her son, Charlie Farrell and wife Jan Blue of Cedaredge; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild due in April. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Ronnie Farrell; and daughter, Norma Kelly. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

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then met Glenda Bailey, his partner and wife of nearly 30 years. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Soikes

Laurence Greenburg

Dr. Laurence Alan Greenburg died at home Sept. 24, 2018, as a result of Parkinson’s disease. He was 83. He was born on Dec. 30, 1934, to Harold and Annette (Abramowitz) Greenburg in Chicago, Ill. Dr. Greenburg was valedictorian of his Von Steuben High School class of 1952 and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in Evanston, Ill., in 1959, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honorary Society. Dr. Greenburg practiced medicine in Deerfield, Ill., Delta, Rangely and Collbran and was a traveling locum tenens doctor in many states. He enjoyed boating on Lake Michigan, flying his own airplane and travelling with his wife, Glenda. He was a lifelong Democrat, and a fan of NPR and KVNF radio. He also enjoyed cooking, gourmet food, and music; he was a madrigal singer and was in the symphonic choir in high school He also played the oboe and was especially interested in electronics. He married and divorced three times and

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Alice McKellar

Wilma Alice McKellar of Greeley died Aug. 27, 2018, at Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living in Greeley. She was 105. She was born Aug. 12, 1913, in Clapham Junction, N.M., to Harry and Myrtle (Bowen) McKellar. She moved to Colorado when she was 2 years of age and grew up on Rogers Mesa. She was a graduate of Hotchkiss High School. She received her business degree in California. One of her first jobs was at Delta Sales Yard. She also worked as a bookkeeper in Delta and Weld County’s Department of Social Services, then as a field agent for the Colorado Department of Social Services. She retired in 1977 and moved from Denver to Greeley. She is survived by her son, Merle (Olga) Noland; a daughter, Leona (Ed) Bowker; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sadie Christian; and a twin brother, W. Charles McKellar. Memorial services will be held Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss, with Rev. Carol Layton officiating. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, CO 80620.

Joshua George

Delta resident Joshua W. George died Sept. 23, 2018. He was 26. No formal services will be held at this time. Joshua William-Tel George was born on Aug. 6, 1992, to William “Bill” and Lori (Dietz) George in Delta. He spent his childhood and attended school in Paonia, graduating from Paonia High School in 2011. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and being in the mountains. He was looking forward to getting a bear this year. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Lori George of Paonia; son, Kaysen; two daughters, Harper and Evelyn; brother, Greg George;

OBITUARIES two sisters, Clare Polson and Lilly (Josh) George; grandparents, Dortha George of Paonia and William (Dana) Dietz of Wichita, Kan.; and extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wayne George; and one uncle, L.C. George. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

Barbara Paine

Barbara Ann Michele Paine of Pawtucket, R.I., died Sept. 15, 2018, at the age of 88. She was born July 26, 1930, in Pawtucket, R.I., to Leo and Margaret (Benn) Paine. She was a graduate of East High School and Rhode Island College of Nursing. She was an RN at the King Faisal Hospital in Saudi Arabia for over 20 years. She is survived by her sister, M. Mary Rebeck of Hotchkiss; and extended family. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Josephine Moore, Virginia St. Pierre, Raymond Paine and George Paine. A Mass of Christian burial was held Sept. 19 in St. Teresa’s Church in Pawtucket.

Loyce Anderson

Loyce Anderson died of natural causes in Delta Sept. 20, 2018. She was 83. A private family inurnment has taken place at Delta Cemetery, and was followed by a memorial Saturday, Sept. 29, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with Father Tom Seibert officiating. Loyce Nadine Reifel was born Sept. 8, 1935, in Watertown, S.D., to Ben and Alice (Johnson) Reifel. Her childhood was spent in several places, including South Dakota, Boston, Mass., North Dakota and Texas. After attending 13 different schools, she graduated from high school in 1953 at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. She attended South Dakota State University in Brookings from 1953 to 1957 and graduated with dual bachelor’s degrees

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in sociology and home economics. She married Emery Anderson in Brookings, S.D., on June 8, 1957. He died on Nov. 16, 2008, after 51 years of marriage. The Andersons lived in Brookings, S.D., Bozeman, Mont., Fargo, N.D., Culbertson, Mont., and in Delta, Hesperus and Holyoke. They moved to Saratoga, Wyo., before returning to Delta in 2002. Mrs. Anderson was an active member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Delta, serving on vestry and assisting with the yearly rummage sale. She enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting, experimenting with new recipes and playing cards. She also golfed with her husband, and was active in a bowling league, two bridge clubs and a square dance group. They traveled throughout the U.S. and spent several weeks in Sweden. She is survived by three daughters, Lisa (Bill) Moss of Lander, Wyo., Laurie of Delta and Valerie (Landon) Cox of Colorado Springs; six grandchildren, Jaime Moss of Lander, Wyo., Chauncenia Carroll, Tayanita Olavarria and Nakoa Cox, all of Colorado Springs, Alishaunia Cox of Boulder and Ikechi of Delta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Anderson; and grandson, Justin Moss. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ben Reifel Memorial Fund Endowment or the Alice Johnson Scholarship Endowment at SDSU Foundation, Lohr Building, 815 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57006. Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Don Story

Donovan “Don” Doss Story of Rock Hill, S.C., died suddenly Sept. 20, 2018, at Piedmont Medical Center. He was 83. He was born Dec. 2, 1934, in Macon, Mo., to Alonzo and Oma (Doss) Story. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and worked as a coal miner at Somerset Mine until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Fay Story; sons, James Story of Gastonia, N.C., and Brian Story of Colorado; daughters, Rachelle (Tom) Walker of Lake Wylie, S.C., and Rena Williams of Rock Hill, S.C.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Lon “Junior” Story of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and a sister, Laurene Story Lewis of Paonia. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Desmyn Williams; and one sister, Aloise Hutchinson. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave. #100, Charlotte, NC 28207.

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Lewellyn Burton

Lewellyn Duane Burton of Eckert died Sept. 23, 2018. He was 90. He was born May 27, 1928, in Julesburg to Lewellyn J. and Isabel V. Burton. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Cedaredge Cemetery. Mr. Burton is survived by three children, Cheryl Jordan of Eckert, Larry Burton of Eckert and Robin Adams of Delta; three grandsons, Cody Adams, Travis Adams and Jason Kuykendall; and five great-grandchildren, Jordan, Aydin, Kaiyden, Corbin and Jaydyn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, in 1991. Mr. Burton took great pride in his lifetime military career, and enjoyed spending time on his ranch and with his family as a husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

and three grandchildren, James, Sara and Ariel. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Rose and Dolores; and her brother, Sam DeMarini. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online Antoinette Stockton guest registry at www. Delta resident Antoi- taylorfuneralservice.com. nette Stockton died Oct. 1, 2018, at Willow Tree Stephen Saruwatari Care Center in Delta. Lifetime Delta resiShe was 85. dent Stephen G. SaruwaMemorial services will tari died Sept. 5, 2018, at be held at 1 p.m. Friday, HopeWest Hospice Care Oct. 5, at Taylor Funeral Center in Grand JuncService Chapel in Delta. tion. He was 62. Mrs. Stockton was A memorial service born June 1, 1933, to will be held at 10 a.m. Antonio and Isabel Friday, Oct. 26, at First (Lombardi) DeMarini Baptist Church in Delta, in San Francisco, Calif. with Pastor James ConShe spent her childhood ley officiating. in Hayward, Calif., and Mr. Saruwatari is graduated from Hayward survived by his brother, High School in 1952. David (Susan) SaruwaOn Sept. 1, 1955, she tari of Grand Junction; married James Stockton three sisters, Terry (John) in Hayward. They moved Hall of Centennial, Janto Crawford in 1985. ice (Kraig) Meyer and James preceded her in Sharon (Fredrick) Parker, death on Aug. 19, 1994. both of Grand Junction; In 1995, she moved to and extended family. Delta where she resided Memorial contribuuntil her death. tions may be made to She was a member of HopeWest Hospice, 3090 First Church of God in N. 12th Street #B, Grand Delta, and enjoyed read- Junction, CO 81506. ing and sewing. Taylor Funeral Service She is survived by her and Crematory is hanthree sons, Michael Stock- dling the arrangements. ton of Grand Junction, Visit the internet obitMark (Kelly) Stockton uary and sign the online of Cedaredge and Mat- guest registry at www. thew Stockton of Delta; taylorfuneralservice.com.

Phillip Warrington Waitman Aug. 30, 1931 ~ Sept. 18, 2018 Phillip Warrington Waitman left this world peacefully on Sept. 18, 2018. Phillip was born Aug. 30, 1931, the eldest child of Phillip Jay Waitman and Sarah Jane (Clair) Waitman. He was born in the country outside of Burlington, Colo. He worked weekends at a neighbor’s farm. After working on the farm, Phillip went to work at a filling station and later a lumberyard. In 1951, he married Evelyn Louise Holmes. Together they had four boys and two girls. Phillip and his family moved to Hotchkiss, Colo., where he worked as a ranch hand for Merle DeMoss Senior. Next, he and his wife worked for Wayne Webster at the Pallet Mill. Phillip then worked at Hawk’s Nest Mine until he retired. He divorced Evelyn and remarried Maria Sims who he later divorced also. Phillip loved being with family

and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Jay Waitman and Sarah Jane Waitman. He is survived by his four brothers and sisters, Phyllis and Bob Brown of Burlington, Colo., Ilene Wahl of Brewster, Kan., Art and Lou Waitman of Stratton, Colo., and Dale and Jean Nider of Burlington, Colo. He also has six surviving children and their spouses, Bruce and Cathy Waitman of Delta, Colo., Boyd Waitman of Craig,

Colo., Brian Waitman of Hotchkiss, Colo., Burl and Deann Waitman of Billings, Mont., Shirley and Larry Tate of Grand Junction, Colo., and Marlyn Waitman of Delta, Colo.. As Grandpa Phillip, he was blessed with 12 grandchildren, Eric Waitman, Tony Waitman, Aaron Waitman, Ronnie Wanczyk, Crystal Walsh, Elizabeth Waitman, Rebecca Graham, Paden Livingston, Carly Kiddy, Wiley Bass, Keegan Bass, and Megan Sievertsen. A Celebration of Life will be held on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the American Legion, 40772 Lamborn Mesa Road, Paonia, Colo. The family will be hosting a service then and will provide a light fare and beverages. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brown’s Cremation and Funeral Service. Paid obituary

Larry Barksdale 1937 ~ 2018 Larry Barksdale, 81, loving husband and dad, grandpa, uncle and dear friend to many in the Cedaredge area recently lost his two-year battle with Mesothelioma. He passed away on Sept. 26th with Becky, his wife of 61 years, at his side. Larry and Becky’s children were all able to spend several quiet days together with Becky after his passing to share their memories. Larry was born in 1937 in southeast Missouri. His family moved to La Junta, Colo., when he was a young boy, then soon moved to Rocky Ford, where he graduated from high school in 1955. In 1957 he married his longtime sweetheart Becky Johannes and they moved to Golden where he attended the Colorado School of Mines, graduating in 1963 with an Engineer of Mines degree. He mined at Climax and Gilman as they started their family but soon decided to move to southern California where he worked in fire retardant drywall man-

ufacturing. After moving to central California, Larry was hired by the Hexcel Corporation, moving his family to Arizona, Texas, Nevada and eventually back to California. He retired from Hexcel after 28 years. He and Becky then decided to return to Colorado, this time on the Western Slope, in Cedaredge. Here they spent 24 years, acquiring numerous friends that they considered their “Colorado Family.” Larry enjoyed spending time with his family most of all, at home and on numerous family road and camping trips as his children were growing up. After retiring, he and Becky were able to make several trips visiting their favorite spots such as Yellowstone, family reunions in Missouri, and numerous other trips to see the beauty of the United States, that he loved so much. His other interests included studying the Bible, gardening and reading. Larry and Becky attended Thunder Mountain Church of Christ in Delta, and

he leaves behind many friends acquired there over the years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Eva of Rocky Ford and his sister Peggy Sutton of Cedaredge. He is survived by his three children, Lisa (David) Maestas of Arizona, Lori Barksdale of Cedaredge and Bill (Karen) Barksdale of California. He is dearly loved by his grandchildren Megan, Wyatt and Chloe of California and Jake, USMC, Washington DC. He is also survived by his brother Hugh Don (Marilyn) Barksdale of Kentucky, as well as nieces and nephews, and his many dear friends locally and across the country. Plans for a Remembrance Service are pending and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers or meals, the family is requesting that donations be made in Larry’s name to HopeWest, PO Box 24, Delta, CO 81416. Paid obituary

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features flute-piano duo The Blue Sage Concert Series is pleased to present works for flute and piano performed by Christina Jennings (flute) and concert series artistic director Susan Ellinger (piano) as part of its 2018-19 concert series lineup Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Flutist Christina Jennings is praised for her virtuoso technique, rich tone, and command of a wide range of repertoire. Jennings enjoys a musical career made up of diverse performing and recording, collaborations with living composers, and work guiding young musicians. Jennings joins pianist Susan Ellinger in a program featuring works by Mendelssohn,

Camp and ARIA. She has also taught at Texas and Sarasota Music Festivals. She is the director of the Panoramic Flutist Seminar and the Once a Flutist Festival, both in Boulder. She received her bachelor and master’s degrees at The Juilliard School, and her principal teachers include Carol Wincenc, Leone Buyse, George Pope, and Jeanne Baxtresser. Jennings lives in Boulder with her husband, violist Matthew Dane, and their twin sons. Tickets ($20-25) are on sale now at the Blue Sage Gallery at 226 Grand Avenue in Paonia, open Tuesday through SaturChristina Jennings day 12-4, by calling 970527-7243, or online at bluesage.org. Inquire at the gallery on Grand Avenue in Paonia for free student Buster Cattles as the auc- tickets. tioneer. Coffee, beverages and food available. Many Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. TRA Master Gardeners provide free The Delta Hubwheelresearch based advice to ers Square Dance Club homeowners on gardening will host two October and landscaping through- dances. Saturday night, out the growing season. Oct. 6 will be a regular dance. A Halloweentheme dance will be held Saturday night, Oct. 20, with costumes encouraged. Come early both nights for “Plus WorkBill Heddles Recre- shop” at 6:30 p.m., with ation Center is hosting Naaman Moorehouse, an American Red Cross who will call the dances. community CPR/AED Dances are from 7and first aid class Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You must register and pay the $85 fee three days prior to the start of the class. For more information, call 874-0923. Prokofiev, and more. In great demand as a teacher, Jennings is associate professor of flute at the University of Colorado Boulder, and on the summer faculties of Greenwood Music

Plant sale, tree auction to be held in GJ Oct. 13

Fall is a great time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. You don’t want to miss the CSU Extension Tri-River Area Master Gardeners’ annual plant sale and tree auction Saturday, Oct. 13. This event will take place at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in Grand Junction, behind the CSU building. Come bid on a variety of large trees and buy plants, donated by local greenhouses and nurseries or grown by Tri-County Master Gardeners. All proceeds support the Master Gardener program and the demonstration gardens. The plant, book, lavender hydrosol & hypertufa pot sale and bidder registration start at 9 a.m. with the tree auction starting at 10 a.m. with

Nesting lark bunting

Learn about our state bird Come learn more about Colorado’s state bird, the lark bunting. Graduate student Amber Carver will provide a program on nesting of Colorado’s secretive grassland birds on the eastern plains. She is studying how grazing can be used to improve their survival and reproduction. Join Black Canyon Audubon at its monthly program Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Montrose Fieldhouse to learn about this research.

October square dances planned Oct. 6 and 20

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9 p.m., in the aerobics room at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 531 N. Palmer Street, Delta. Dances are “Mainstream” with “Plus” tips. Round dances are to recordings. Bring refreshments to share during the evening! If coming from out of town, call to verify dance dates and details: Zee Pacheco, 970-8353771, or Paul Ash, 970773-4495.

Toastmasters to host open house Leadership cannot be learned in a day. It takes practice. In Toastmasters, members learn leadership skills by organizing and conducting meetings and by completing projects in the leadership pathways. Projects address skills such as listening, planning, motivation and team building and give members the opportunity to practice them. Just as Toastmasters members learn to speak by speaking, they learn leadership by leading. Toastmasters creates and encourages leadership as an ongoing class meeting weekly or biweekly to practice their

AARP offers drivers ed Bill Heddles Recreation Center will host the AARP Smart Driver program Monday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Save money on insurance and keep up on newer traffic laws. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required; call Carol at 970-399-3113 to register.

communication and leadership skills in a supportive setting with others. At these meetings all are encouraged to present impromptu and prepared speeches; learn how to plan and manage meetings; give and receive constructive feedback. At work, employees face an endless exchange of ideas, messages and information as they deal with one another and customers day by day. How well they connect and share their ideas with customers, clients, and co-workers can determine whether a company grows into an industry leader or joins thousands of businesses mired in mediocrity. Toastmasters provide tools that enable employees to become effective presenter and leaders — all at a low cost within a supportive environment. Explore becoming the speaker and leader you want to be at Black Canyon Voices Toastmasters Club open house on Thursday, Oct. 4, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in the meeting room at First Colorado National Bank, 150 Gunnison River Drive. For more information, call 874-2840.

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DeVries Produce has opened its corn maze just off Highway 50, between mile marker 85 and 86. Smaller kids will love the huge straw bale maze and pumpkin patch. Mark your calendar for the Olathe Volunteer Fire Department’s 16th annual Punkin Chunkin’ Saturday, Oct. 27.

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Delta Food Pantry awarded $3,000 grant The Delta Food Pantry was recently the recipient of a $3,000 grant from the Western Colorado Community Foundation. With no paid staff operating the pantry, the donation will go directly to help feed the many hungry families in the Delta area who seek assistance from the Delta Food Pantry. Volunteers at the food pantry have served over 3,700 hungry individuals through August 31st, an increase in service from previous years. “We are so thankful for this donation and for the support from Western Colorado Community Foundation,” Pfalzgraff

said. “The funds will help us continue to meet the growing need of alleviating hunger in our community.” The Delta Food Pantry is located in the alley behind St. Michael’s

Church at 6th and Meeker in Delta, and is open Monday - Friday at 10:30 a.m. Tax deductible donations can be mailed to PO Box 903, Delta CO 81416.

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Rallying for the oil, gas industry

A “No on Proposition 112” rally was held at the Needle Rock Brewery in Delta on Monday, Oct. 1. The rally was hosted by the Colorado Rural Energy Action Council, which says the proposition is an anti-oil and gas ballot measure backed by national “keep it in the ground” groups. If passed by voters in November, CREAC says the measure would result in a massive drilling ban covering most of Colorado, with devastating impacts on the state’s economy.

Tayshen launches food drive

County commissioners voice opposition to Proposition 112

Last year, the customers of Tayshen Automotive contributed 960 nonperishable food items to benefit the Delta County Food Pantry. This year, the auto repair shop has set a goal of 1,500 items. To help Tayshen Automotive achieve this goal by the Nov. 20 deadline, Tayshen is offering $1 off any service for every non-perishable food item received. In addition, Tayshen will give $1 to the Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter for each donation. The business is also partnering with Master Petroleum Company and O’Reilly Auto Parts to provide free oil changes for current or retired military service members during the month of November. For more information about these efforts to give back, contact Tayshen Automotive at 874-8739.

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Western Colorado Community Foundation board Staff Writer member Jim Brown presents a $3,000 gift to Mary At their Oct. 1 meetPfalzgraff, co-director of the pantry, and Camilla ing Delta County ComCox, board president for the nonproﬁt community missioners Doug Atchley, food pantry. Mark Roeber and Don

Technical College of the Rockies expands to Gunnison, Montrose The staff of the Technical College of the Rockies is hard at work developing new programs and events to bring to not only Delta, but the surrounding communities and counties, as well. To that end, Technical College of the Rockies is pleased to announce it has expanded, with an accredited satellite site at the Gunnison Watershed School District Pathways Center in Gunnison. There are currently seven secondary students enrolled in the hair styling program, and five concurrent stu-

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dents enrolled in the early childhood education program. Accreditation will be through the Council on Occupational Education (www.council. org). TCR has also applied for accreditation for a satellite campus at the PIC Place in Montrose and is planning to offer courses in early childhood education, certified nursing assistant, and medical/clinical assistant in the spring of 2019. Technical College of the Rockies will also offer a continuing edu-

cation course on cardiac emergencies, in conjunction with Care Flight, on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Enterprise Room at TCR. The purpose of the course is to educate around the latest trends in cardiac care and how they translate to the emergency services settings and the ER. The course is FREE, but space is limited; all attendees will receive a certificate of attendance. For more information, please visit the TCR website (www.tcr.edu) or call 970-874-7671.

Suppes passed a resolution opposing Proposition 112. In their resolution they noted that Colorado is a major energy-producing state, ranked fifth in the nation for natural gas production and seventh in oil production, according to U.S. government data. Likewise, Colorado is widely recognized as a national leader in developing health, safety and environmental protection. Oil and natural gas development is a critical sector of the Colorado state economy, supporting jobs and supplying locally produced and affordable energy to households and businesses all across the state. Both candidates for governor of Colorado oppose Proposition 112. Democratic nominee Jared Polis says Propo-

sition 112 would “all but ban” oil and natural gas development in Colorado. Republican nominee Walker Stapleton calls the measure an “energy ban in disguise.” REMI Partnership, a coalition of state business groups, finds the setback initiative would eliminate over $26 billion annually in state GDP economic growth; more than $1 billion in state and local tax revenue per year; and almost 150,000 Colorado jobs by 2030. The commissioners find Proposition 112 to be a one-size-fits-all, blunt instrument which would create a de facto ban on oil and gas production, even in communities that embrace responsible energy development, showing that proponents of Proposition 112 do not support local control as they claim.

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TJ Cycles & Offroad: Delta’s home for Harley service and repair

Tim Glass loves Harleys. He loves Harleys so much that he opened TJ Cycles & Offroad in July 2016, after graduating at the top of his class from Wyotech in Daytona Beach, Fla. Recently, the business moved to 1520 Bluff Street in Delta. Tim worked in the auto industry for 20-plus years before deciding to specialize in Harley Davidsons. He graduated from Wyotech with a 98 percent overall average and perfect attendance. He earned recognition on the honor roll and the National

Technical Honor Society, and was named an Eagle Tech. “I bring that same level of passion and dedication to work on your bike, four-wheeler, or side-by-side,” he said. “We never let our clients down because motorcycle repair is our specialty. When you choose TJ Cycles & Offroad, you always get the best deal possible. Clients expect nothing less when it comes to side by side services and we always deliver. It’s our mission to provide complete

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satisfaction. You won’t find better custom motorcycle repair services in Delta,” Tim promises. In addition to service and repairs, TJ Cycles & Offroad offers Harley Davidson parts and accessories, riding gear and a variety of motorcycles for sale on consignment. The inventory grows every month. The business is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Tim is also available for appointments on Sunday. Visit Tjcyclesandoffroad.com to view a complete list of services. “With a deep passion for motorcycle repair, you can be assured that we’ll take care of your bike. Give us a call today at 970-399-3487 or 399-3388!”

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Homecoming week at HHS is full of fun It’s Homecoming week at Hotchkiss High School — a time for students to show their school spirit through dress-up days, class games, and athletic competitions. Monday was Tourist Day, and Tuesday was Athlete

Hotchkiss chamber invites nominations The Hotchkiss Community Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year. “It is again time to recognize those businesses, individuals and nonprofits in our community that really shine,” said chamber president Nathan Sponseller. Please email your nominations to chamberinfo@hot chkisschamber.com no later than Oct. 19. Please provide at least one paragraph of reasoning for each nomination. Winners will be honored at the chamber’s annual meeting, to be held Nov. 14 at the Hotchkiss Fire Station.

Day. Spirit Week continues Wednesday with Twin Day (which witch is which?). Thursday is Theme Day: freshmen, Trolls; sophomores, The Nightmare Before Christmas; juniors, Ghost Busters; and seniors, Creepy Circus. On Friday, students and staff will be decked out in Bulldog red and white. Special activities include a barbecue, peach fuzz volleyball, powder puff football and a bonfire Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m. A lip sync contest is also scheduled for Thursday, with both teachers and students invited to compete for a cash prize. A parade is scheduled Friday at 1 p.m., prior to the volleyball games at 4 and 5 p.m. and the football game at 7 p.m. The vollyeball team takes on Soroco, while Grand Valley travels to Hotchkiss for the Homecoming football game. Earlier in the day, the cross-country team will be at Confluence Park in Delta. On Saturday, the volleyball team faces North Park at 1 p.m. (junior varsity) and 2 p.m. (varsity). A festive week of Homecoming traditions wraps up with a dance Saturday night at 8 p.m.

Paonia accepting letters of interest to fill vacancy BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

Barry Pennell attended his final meeting as a Paonia trustee on Sept. 25. He and his wife are moving to a home outside the town limits, making him ineligible to serve on the town board of trustees. He submitted his letter of resignation earlier in September. He was elected to the board last April, with a term ending in 2022. The seat is required to be filled by board appointment no later than Nov. 29.

The town is accepting letters of interest. Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years old, prove in-town residency for the last 12 consecutive months, and be registered to vote. Letters can be emailed to corinne@townofpaonia.com, dropped off at Town Hall, 214 Grand Avenue, between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, or mailed to Town of Paonia, Attention: Town Clerk, P.O. Box 460, Paonia, CO 81428. Contact Town Hall at 5274101 with questions.

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From left, Ryan Strand, Olivia White, Natasha Meader and Phil Wassell take the online Space to Create Arts Market Survey last Thursday at a survey launch party at Poulos Park in Paonia. The survey is designed to get an overview of the need for affordable creative space in Paonia. Surveys can be completed through Nov. 7.

Paonia Space to Create launches arts market survey BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

They came for the Ollie’s Ice Cream, but Paonia eighthgrade students Olivia White and Natasha Meader said they will pay more attention to the growing local arts scene after taking the Space to Create Paonia online survey. “I like how they’re trying to improve the community with the survey and with ice cream,” said White after completing the survey last Thursday evening at a launch party and ice cream social at Poulos Park. Paonia Space to Create (S2C) is a partnership between the Town of Paonia, and the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, along with the national ArtSpace and several funding organizations. Paonia is the third Colorado community chosen for participation in the statedriven initiative. The survey is intended to help advance plans for affordable work and live space in Paonia for the creative sector and get an overview of the space needs and preferences of individual artists, creative sector work-

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munity input was missing. Does the community want the space to provide educational opportunities, recreation, general meeting space, space for teenagers? “What gap could Space 2 Create fill in for the community?” Over the weekend almost 200 surveys were completed between the launch party and at the Creative Coalition booth during the Mountain Harvest Festival. “This is exactly what we expected,” said Lowe. Space 2 Create also wants creative sector members living outside of Paonia to take the survey and is reaching out to Delta, Montrose, Carbondale, Crested Butte and Mesa County, as well as other creative districts across the state for responses. Because the survey allows for written responses, users have the opportunity to comment outside of clicking on a box. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete and will be available through Nov. 7. The Paonia Library will have a link to the survey on its public computers. To take the survey, visit www.PaoniaSpace ToCreateSurvey.com

Paonia down to one water/sewer operator BY TAMIE MECK

Barry Pennell attends his ﬁnal meeting as a Paonia trustee on Sept. 25. He resigned from the board because of a move to a home outside of Paonia town limits.

ers and the general public. Both practicing and nonpracticing members of the public are invited to complete the survey, which will provide a broad range of opinions about the level of community interest in the project. “A lot of the creative component is hinged on the survey,” and where the community sees the most need, said Susie Kaldis Lowe, who serves on the S2C executive team with town administrator Ken Knight, Elaine Brett, Mary Bachran, and town trustee Karen Budinger. Because the committee believes in providing a facility that can benefit the broader community, “We really pushed to make this survey friendly to anyone in the community to take, not just the creative sector.” The survey was created by ArtSpace, which has a template it uses across the country to determine whether an affordable live/work space is feasible, said Lowe. The S2C committee spent about three weeks reviewing the survey and determined that the ability to collect broader com-

The Town of Paonia Public Works Department is down to one certified operator to run its two-million and one-million gallon water plants and wastewater treatment plant. Town administrator Ken Knight would not comment on why Kirk Morgan was dismissed on Aug. 29 citing a “personnel issue.” Morgan was hired in 2016 as back-up operator to public works director Travis Loberg. Morgan, who was a full-time employee, also performed other public works duties, said Knight.

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Paonia Mayor Charles Stewart proclaims Sept. 27, 2018, as ‘Paonia Elementary School Transformational Impact Day’ in honor of the school winning the $15,000 Colorado Succeeds Prize for Transformational Impact. Celebrating the honor, from left, are PES principal Sam Cox and staff members Eileen Stewart, Jodi Simpson, Tammie Benson, Patricia Walsh-Oeinck and Bob Bushta.

The town’s two water treatment plants require a level C certified operator and the wastewater treatment plant a level D certification. Morgan was certified as a level B water treatment plant operator and level C wastewater operator; Loberg holds level C water and level D wastewater certifications. Loberg is also listed on the Colorado state website as the treatment operator for the Bone Mesa Domestic Water District. Knight said the three plants can be run by one person, which requires a minimum of 10 hours per week of actual work. Most of the day-to-day operations and monitoring can be done remotely by computer. The town must also comply with scheduled sample testing for microorganisms, disinfectants, lead and copper and other contaminants required under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and results must be submitted through the state’s compliance portal. Knight said samples can be pulled by another employee. During the Sept. 25 Finance and Personnel committee report, mayor pro tem Chelsea Bookout reported that an employee termination letter was discussed, but didn’t give the employee’s name. Morgan was in the audience at the time. “I believe we came to an agreement that was amenable to all parties,” said Bookout. The committee also discussed possible amendments to the town personnel handbook “surrounding the function of the personnel liaison

committee, how it works, and how an employee files their need for that committee to meet” that would give the employee their desired outcome, said Bookout. “It was discovered really quickly that it was an issue that maybe could have been resolved without us.” Bookout suggested that possible revisions to the employee handbook be placed on the Oct. 9 agenda, “specifying very clearly” what those revisions are. Knight said the town is in discussion now about hiring another certified operator or obtaining certification for an existing or new employee. If for any reason Loberg can’t work, he said, the town may be able to borrow an operator from Montrose or another community, which the town has done in the past. Damage to the raw water delivery system recently resulted in a drawdown to about half of the one-million gallon tank from its normal level after an elbow in a line leading from the springs at the base of Mt. Lamborn broke open. The damage was expected to be repaired by late last week and resulted in no interruptions in service, said Knight. The town currently relies solely on the Lamborn plant to supply drinking water to its customers while the onemillion gallon Clock tank undergoes repairs. The Clock plant is expected to be back in service by mid-October, said Loberg at the Sept. 25 meeting.

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Paonia budget talks continue BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

A public workshop on the Town of Paonia’s 2019 budget will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting at 6:30 p.m. If needed, another workshop is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23. The Oct. 9 workshop is expected to include a discussion on the town’s building department services, which are currently contracted out to the Denver-based Colorado Code Company. The board has two main considerations, financial and practical, said Mayor Charles Stewart. Town staff has been working on a financial analysis of contracting services versus hiring a town building inspector. With hiring, there are problems with turnover that are a “positive” to contracting the services out, he said. The fact that it’s a part-time job “makes it difficult to retain quality people.” Contracting services might also insulate building department policies from town politics, said Stewart. A public hearing and final review by the board on the proposed budget will be held Nov. 13, and a resolution to adopt the budget, resolution to appropriate sums of money to various funds, and the setting of the mill levy is set for Dec. 11.

Duos for flute and piano at Blue Sage The Blue Sage for the Center for the Arts presents Duos for Flute and Piano on Saturday, Oct. 6, beginning at 7 p.m. Part of the 2018-2019 concert series, this performance features Christina Jennings and Susan Ellinger. Jennings is praised for her virtuoso technique, rich tone and command of a wide range of repertoire. Pianist Susan Ellinger joins her for an evening of duos for flute and piano with works by Mendelssohn, Prokofiev, Messiaen and more. For ticket information call 527-7243, visit the Blue Sage at 228 Grand Avenue, Paonia, or visit www.bluesage.org.

Celebrating Michaelmas

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Students at North Fork School for Integrated Studies celebrated autumn by putting on a play for parents and community members which ended with the knights slaying the dragon and reclaiming their ability to persevere through the coming darkness of winter. The play was a great success, with students in grades 1-6 memorizing many lines and songs in just three weeks.

Colorado Creates grants support arts in Delta County The Creamery Arts Center and Mountain Harvest Creative are among the recipients of Colorado Creates grants for fiscal year 2019. A total of 93 grants were awarded in 25 counties across the state totaling $699,000. Colorado Creative Industries grants benefit both small and large communities, with 40 percent of grant funds awarded in communities located outside the Denver metro area. Colorado Creates is CCI’s largest grant program that offers nonprofit cultural organizations and government agencies financial assistance to produce and

present cultural activities that create jobs and enhance quality of life. CCI has implemented an extended 21-month grant cycle for the Colorado Creates program, allowing funded organizations to receive a second round of funds by submitting a mid-cycle report. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and provide a seal of excellence that helps organizations leverage local and national funds. The next application deadline for Colorado Creates is June 6, 2019. “The state is experiencing healthy growth in the creative economy, due in large part

to combined state, local and regional efforts to advance support for artists, nonprofit arts organizations and creative place making efforts,” said director of Colorado Creative Industries Margaret Hunt. “We applaud the talented and hardworking groups that contribute to our state’s vibrant economy and, just as importantly, to our amazing quality of life. We are glad to support their work with the Colorado Creates grants each year.” A complete list of this year’s grant recipients by county is available online at http://colorado creativeindustries.org/.

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Broyles, Schwieterman win first PES 5k run BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

Levi Broyles of Delta and Katya Schwieterman of Paonia were the top placing male and female Sunday at the first Paonia Elementary School 5k race. The race began and ended at Paonia Town Park. Held in conjunction with the 18th annual Mountain Harvest Festival, the fun run/walk was hosted by the Paonia Elementary School Parent Organization. The organization consists of a group of parents coming together for the good of all students, faculty, and the community.

In addition to the top male and female finishers, special awards were presented to the top placing male and female in six categories: grades K2, 3-6, and 7-12; age 1830, Masters, and Teachers. This is the first year Paonia Elementary School benefited from the race. Last spring the parent organization was considering fundraising ideas for school ground improvements, said race co-organizer/mom Cari Johnson. Realizing that no one had organized a Mountain Harvest Festival 5k run/walk last year, “We thought, you know, a 5k is probably a really

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Levi Broyles, left, Katya Schwieterman and Kevin O’Brien pose after ﬁnishing the Paonia Elementary School 5k run/walk. Broyles was the overall winner; Schwieterman placed fourth overall to win the women’s division, and Kevin O’Brien placed third and won the master’s division.

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Paonia Junior-Senior High School teacher Jim Frazier and Delta High School teacher Kelly Johnson were the top placing teachers in the PES 5k run/ walk. The race was hosted by the Paonia Elementary School Parent Organization as a fundraiser for school grounds beautiﬁcation projects.

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good way to make some money, and we can bring the 5k back to the Harvest Festival.” The school has already completed some projects, including installation of the tile project at the main entrance to the school and a “buddy bench” on the playground. They want to install raised beds for the garden and green house and other beautification projects to make the school feel more welcoming, said Johnson. Last spring they made the decision to hold the race. “It was kind of a summer project,” said parent and perennial 5k participant, Leah Morris. They spent the last three months organizing the event. Forty runners preregistered and 83 completed the course. The event is about fundraising, but it’s also about getting the kids involved in healthy activities, said Johnson. Water, fresh fruit and Big B’s juices were available at the finish line, and each participating student got to take home a book or other prize. The parent organization also hired Scott Siettmann with the Google site ScottMeets to time the race and provide results. ScottMeets provides timing and management services for middle school and high school track and field and cross country meets, Delta swim meets and other events. Custom-made plasmacut metal awards were presented, and each person to cross the finish line received a custom medal, all handcrafted by Paonia artist Josh Milner with Milner CNC. Paonia Lions Club gave a cash donation and donated blue and yellow balloons for the arch over the finish line. Volunteer parents and community members pitched in, bringing food, monitoring the course and set-up and takedown. “Lots of volunteers, thank goodness,”

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Mountain Harvest Festival runners cross under the goal post at Paonia Town Park Sunday morning. The race attracted 83 runners and walkers.

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Paonia Elementary School student Brooke Harding won the Grade 3-6 girls division of the PES 5k run/walk. said Johnson. To thank the supporting businesses, banners were hung at the finish line. “We had a lot of businesses who donated,” said Johnson. Paonia Lions Club gave a cash donation and donated blue and yellow balloons for the arch over the finish line. Forty participants pre-registered through the Mountain Harvest Festival website, and 83 completed the course. Johnson said that organizers plan to make the race an annual event.

PES 5k race results

Male 1. Levi Broyles 18:55.08 2. Kevin O’Brien 19:53.86 3. Jim Frazier 20:32.33 4. Lee Collins 23:38.63 5. Ben Johnson 23:40.16 The Colorado Depart- Engineer Mike Fowler. 6. Mathew Kasper 23:53.34 ment of Transportation “Hot In-place recycling 7. Eliezer Roque Cisneros 24:13.75 (CDOT) announces that was a very good applica- 8. Chris Pack 24:15.22 contractor United Com- tion for this segment of 9. Ryan Marlin 24:45.25 panies has completed CO 133, that was still in 10. Daniel Hagman 24:58.9

resurfacing a seven-mile section of Colorado Highway 133, from the summit of McClure Pass to about one mile south of the Town of Redstone. The project utilized Hot-In-place Recycling (HIR), an innovative and efficient process that repairs and rehabilitates deteriorated highways with specialized equipment. In a HIR process, 100% of existing road material is rejuvenated, reused and mixed with small quantities of new asphalt, resulting in less waste and fewer truck trips to bring in new materials. The HIR process also proceeds much faster than a conventional overlay, moving at 20 to 40 feet per minute, and allows two to four lane miles of roadway to be repaired daily. Total costs are reduced by about 40 percent compared to a traditional asphalt removal and replacement project, according to SGM Project

relatively good condition, but needed some preventative maintenance to avoid a much costlier replacement project in the future,” he said. Crews also replaced and upgraded 12,000 linear feet of guardrail as part of this project. The recently completed chip seal was the final step in the process. In addition to providing a more skidresistant driving surface, a chip seal extends the life of a roadway by providing a protective top coat. The chip seal layer helps to shed water and keep it from seeping into the asphalt and freezing, which causes cracks and potholes, and is why CDOT does chip seal operations on a periodic basis when the underlying pavement is still in good condition. Earlier this year a similar treatment was applied on Highway 133 along the segment by Somerset and Paonia Reservoir.

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Highway 133 over McClure Pass is sporting a new surface with the completion of the segment between the summit and Redstone.

Female Katya Schwieterman 21:18.7 Cristina Rankin 24:04.78 Brooke Harding 24:35.73 Natasha Hester 26:02.08 Kelly Johnson 26:28.56 Heidi Marlin 26:44.01 Amanda Collins 27:12.95 Anna Smith 27:17.01 Andie Heinritz 27:27.38 Heidi Johnson 29:41.11

Award recipients by Division Division K-2 3-6 7-12 18-30 Masters Teacher

Male Jezai Hottinger Ben Johnson Matt Kasper Eliezer Roque Cisneros Kevin O’Brien Jim Frazier

Female Andie Sue Heinritz Brooke Harding Katya Schwieterman Amanda Collins Rebecca Drbohlav Kelly Johnson

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Local artists asked to design new Crawford sign

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Students of the Month

Hotchkiss High School announces the September Students of the Month: (left to right) Evan Mattison, Katie Powers, Audren Borgman and Adam Smith.

Gears and Beers set for Oct. 20 The 10th annual family friendly Gears and Beers Festival will be Saturday, Oct. 20, in Paonia. Join in the fun by jumping on your bike and raising a glass to celebrate the North Fork Valley. A portion of the proceeds will

benefit the Western Slope Conservation Center. There will be group bicycle ride, including a youth ride (8-12 years) at 10 a.m. and a road ride and a mountain bike ride at 11 a.m. A bike parade and

fashion show from Paonia Town Hall to the alley at Cirque Cyclery and Remedy Cafe is scheduled at 2 p.m. There will be live music by J Mo Morley and Friends, beer tasting, kids’ activities and more.

The Crawford Area Chamber of Commerce is in the planning stages of replacing two “Welcome” signs. Interested area artists are requested to submit designs they are capable of building with approximate dimensions of 6’x8’. A metal design or minimally, one that will withstand the weather is a requirement. A successful design will incorporate one or more Crawford landmarks such as Saddle Mountain, Sleeping Giant, Needlerock, Black Canyon, etc. The artist will be requested to submit a bid to build his/her design with specs, keeping in mind that it will need to be installed on existing posts. The project will be completed in the summer of 2019. For more information please contact Collenette at 970-9215505 or email CrawfordChamber@ gmail.com.

Special anniversary showing at the Paradise Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Paradise Theatre in Paonia. Enjoy the Charlie Chaplin film, “It’s a Dog’s Life,” accompanied by David Alderdice on drums and percussion, Benjamin de Kock on bass, Dylan

Fixmer on mandolin and trumpet and Zack Reaves on cello. The film is about 45 minutes long and the musicians will perform a second set after the film. Tickets are $30 the day of the show.

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Dress: Theme Day - Seniors - Creepy Circus, Juniors - Ghost Busters, Sophomores - Night Before Christmas, Freshmen - Trolls Parent/Student Barbecue at 5:30 p.m. Peach Fuzz Volleyball at 6:00 p.m. Powder Puff Football at 7:00 p.m. Bonﬁre at 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Dress: Red & White Day Cross Country in Delta (Conﬂuence) at 10:00 a.m. Homecoming Parade at 1:00 p.m. Volleyball vs. Soroco at 3:00, 4:00 & 5:00 p.m. Football vs. Grand Valley at 7:00 p.m. with Homecoming Royalty Presentation at halftime

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Jo Ann Jarreau serves up a sample of her Jo Jo’s Hoedown Cajun/ Texas Chili Friday at the 18th annual Mountain Harvest Festival Chili Cook-off. From left, Ellen Hutto, Helen Highwater and drummer Justin Hess were among the many local all-star musicians to take the Howard Berkman Memorial Stage Sunday evening. The traditional closing event for the Mountain Harvest Festival, this year’s All-Star jam was dedicated to the late Mike Gwinn.

18th annual Chili Cookoff winners Best Meatless: Joy Kuhlman Best Red: Patrick Dooling Best Green: Bonnie Strand Best in Town (Restaurants): Berg Harvest People’s Choice: Bonnie Strand

Photos by Tamie Meck

Pie contest winners Best Cream/Meringue: 1st place - Irene Shenk, coconut cream; Best Gluten-Free: Susie Coomb, cannoli pie Best Pumpkin/Squash: 1st - Grace Jensen, pumpkin cream; 2nd - Jasmine Holt Hansen, squirrel harvest; 3rd - Liz Evans, sweet potato

Riders in the annual Mountain Harvest Festival Bike Parade take a spin through Paonia Town Park Friday afternoon after parading through downtown. The event is sponsored by SK Bikes.

Best Fruit: 1st - Claire Coppanna, apple; 2nd - Alex Eaton, perfect peach; 3rd - Judy Anderson, impossible French apple Best In Show: 1st - Rose Costello, pear galette with maple-ginger glaze and raspberry (earning 117/120 points); 2nd - Ashley Trego, blackberry upside down pie with coconut oil, no dairy; 3rd - Ashley Trego, upside down pear

Flowers from Zephyros Farm brighten the Mountain Harvest Festival Farmers Market.

Tracy McCurdy of Paonia shares gourds with 13-month-old Ariana at the Mountain Harvest Festival farm market Sunday.

Viewers watch as one of four vintage airplanes ﬂies over Paonia Town Park Saturday morning. The ﬁrst-year event added a new dimension to From left, Mikayla Wiley, Irene Shenk Mountain Harvest Festival. and Calvin Reese guard the pies entered in the annual Pie Contest. Sale of pie slices raised $700 for the Paonia High School cross-country team. The three are members of the team.v

Safﬁre Black, 16, recites her poem, ‘Where I’m From’ at the annual Harvest of Voices. Held Thursday night at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts, the event kicks off the Mountain Harvest Festival.

Sopris Soarer gymnasts from the Roaring Fork Valley perform Sunday at Paonia Town Park. A ﬁrst for the Mountain Harvest Festival, the soarers attracted a large audience and a lot of applause.

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Photo contest showcases Colorado agriculture Colorado’s agricultural landscapes provide the perfect subject for photographers. It’s once again time to capture the “spirit” of Colorado agriculture through pictures. The 21st annual “Colorado ... it’s AgriCultural” photography contest is seeking entries as a way to celebrate the state’s agricultural heritage. “It is always exciting to see how people capture the beauty of agriculture in photos,” said Commis-

sioner of Agriculture Don Brown. “The diversity of Colorado agriculture truly shines in this contest.” Entries must be submitted to the Colorado Department of Agriculture via email with an official entry form by Dec. 31. All photographs must be taken in the 2018 calendar year and must relate to Colorado agriculture in some way. Prizes will be awarded in six subject areas: crops, live-

stock, people, open professional, urban agriculture and ag from above. Amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to enter, however, professionals may only enter agriculture-related photographs in the “open professional” category. Judging will be based on theme, creativity and technical quality. Visit www.colorado agriculture.com/aginsights for complete contest rules and an entry form.

4-H empowers young people Join over 102,000 young people in Colorado in celebrating the 4-H program during National 4-H Week slated for Oct. 7-13. 4-H is in all Colorado counties, in all 50 states and in more than 50 countries worldwide. The 4-H program reaches seven million young people throughout the world. 4-H follows the philosophy of learning by

doing. Youth develop life skills through projects that range from citizenship to expressive arts, communication to foods and nutrition, livestock to wildlife and forestry, and leadership to science and technology. Young people are the drivers of change. All you have to do is look at your local 4-H program to find youth taking the lead and addressing today’s challenges.

4-H is where young people explore, learn and discover in a safe environment. In 4-H, youth find their true passions, gain confidence and give back to their community. This week, celebrate 4-H and the members who are stepping up and taking responsibility for their future and ours. To learn more about local programs , call CSU Extension at 874-2195.

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Delta County Citizen Report and the Blue Sage Center for the Arts are recipients of San Juan Regional Council merit grant awards from the El Pomar Foundation. El Pomar is a general purpose foundation for Colorado which awards competitive grants across a wide spectrum of focus areas including arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services. Pictured (left to right) are Betsy Marston, El Pomar San Juan Regional Council board member; JoAnn Kalenak, president of Delta County Citizen Report; Mary Bachran, Blue Sage Center for the Arts board member; and Kyle Boyle, El Pomar Fellow and San Juan Regional Council board member.

Law enforcement blotter From the Delta Police Department (edited for length): Sept. 23: Francisco J. Cruz, 32, of Montrose was arrested on two Delta County warrants with a $6,000 bond. Officers responded to an address on 1565 Road for a disturbance. Maria G. Gonzalez, 34 of Delta and Elvisa Perez, 37, of Delta were issued summons for harassment. Officers responded to the area of 1325 Highway 50 for a two-vehicle traffic accident. Officers responded to the 600 block of East 5th Street for a possible suicide attempt. The on-call mental health representative was contacted. Sept. 24: Officers received a referral from the Colorado Springs Police Department in regards to sexual exploitation of a child. Officers responded to Delta Middle School for an assault. Officers responded to the 300 block of East 6th Street in reference to a disturbance. Katelyn E. Cook, 25, of Austin and Garry L. Schenck, 36, of Olathe were issued summons for shoplifting at City Market. Sept. 25: Daniel J. Winter, 39, of Delta was issued a summons for failing to use turn signals and display fictitious plates after a traffic stop at H38 Road and Highway 50. Officers contacted two pedestrians in the 100 block of Palmer Street. Richard Gomez, 71, of Delta was arrested on two Delta County warrants with a $600 bond. Ronald H. Gallegos, 59, of Gunnison was arrested on a Delta County warrant with a $300 bond. Sept. 26: Officers responded to the

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800 block of Main Street for a traffic accident. Bonnie J. Noland, 81, of Montrose was issued a summons for parking at curb or edge of roadway. Officers responded to 401 Kellogg Street, Confluence Lake, for a single vehicle traffic accident. Sept. 27: Officers responded to Delta High School for a juvenile problem. Officers responded to the 800 block of 1575 Road for a report of criminal mischief. Officers responded to 2200 Southgate Lane for the report of a storage unit being burglarized. Officers responded to 723 1565 Road, Black Jack Recycling Yard, for a traffic accident. A tablet that was left at Lions Pavilion was turned in to the police department. Officers responded to the 100 block of Palmer Street for a report of a male in the roadway. David O. Baker, 49, of Delta was arrested on violation of a protection order. A 15-year-old female juvenile of Delta was issued a summons for throwing missiles (eggs) at vehicles in the 1400 block of Highway 50. Sept. 28: Officers responded to the 1300 block of Highway 50 for the report of criminal mischief (spray paint tagging). Officers responded to Quality Inn in reference to theft from a vehicle. Officers took a lobby report of a robbery and third degree assault. As a result, an 11year-old juvenile male was released to his parents and juvenile petition was sent to the district attorney’s office. Officers responded to the 400 block of Main Street for a two vehicle traffic accident. Carlos Gonzales-Sanchez, 48, of Delta was issued a summons for careless driving and failing to present evidence of insurance. Officers responded to the 1300 block of Highway 50 for a possible protection order violation. Jessica L. Earl, 32, of Delta was arrested on charges of harassment, criminal mischief, first degree criminal trespass, second degree tampering and theft as an act of domestic violence. Jessica M. Anderson, 34, of Delta was arrested on charges of harassment, criminal mischief, first degree criminal trespass, second degree tampering and theft. Sept. 29: Lloyd C. Lambert, 35 of Cedaredge was arrested on a Montrose County felony warrant and a Delta County warrant. He was also charged with resisting arrest and possession of a dangerous or illegal weapon. Shae E. Gero, 26, of Gunnison was issued a no trespassing notification from Walmart. Officers responded to the 600 block of Columbia Street in response to a possible burglary. Citations: Seven tickets were issued this week for various traffic violations. Numerous welfare checks, private property accidents and criminal mischief incidents were investigated. Please remember: All criminal charges are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty.

From the Delta County Sheriff’s Office (partial list): Sept. 24: A Hotchkiss resident reported that he was transporting a 2001 Audi A6 Quattro, purple and grey in color, to a buyer in Naturita when it broke down on 25 Mesa Road. When he went back to retrieve the vehicle, it was gone. He said the theft occurred between Sept. 18 and Sept. 20.

A Delta man realized he’d been the victim of fraud after he sent money to Ghana via Western Union. Sept. 25: A North Fork rancher requested extra patrol on Stevens Gulch Road after one of his cows was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle. Open grazing is permitted in that area. Deputies responded to Highway 50 and Escalante Road in response to a disturbance related to a near-miss traffic accident. Three vehicles were involved, including one that reportedly drifted into an adjacent lane. That driver said he pulled over to apologize; others disputed that story, saying he was so angry he began throwing rocks at their vehicle. Deputies separated the parties and are waiting for dash camera footage from one of the vehicles to help sort out the conflicting stories. Deputies responded to an address on SW 15th Circle, Cedaredge, to assist the Cedaredge Marshal’s Office with a domestic incident at about 10:30 p.m. Sept. 26: A Cedaredge resident reported hearing a crash at about 7:40 p.m., just before she discovered a vehicle lying on the driver’s side just off Ward Creek Road. The driver had left the scene. The Colorado State Patrol is handling the investigation. Deputies responded to a domestic incident on Fruitgrowers Road, Austin, at about 8:40 p.m. As a result of their investigation, a warrant is being sought for the arrest of Joshua Crawford, 38. Sept. 28: A counterfeit $100 bill was reportedly used to purchase about $15 worth of gas and other items at the Stop ‘n Save in Paonia. Deputies plan to review security camera tapes in an attempt to identify either the vehicle or a suspect. The counterfeit bills, which have pink Chinese symbols on the front and back, are reportedly being circulated widely. A resident of L Road, Hotchkiss, reported someone stole her purse from inside her home. She provided the name of a suspect who had been seen on the property by others. An Eckert resident came to the sheriff’s office to file a report about stolen marijuana plants. He claims an acquaintance entered his apartment through the back door, a claim that led to an investigation of trespassing. All the parties involved in the incident ultimately worked things out amongst themselves and no charges were filed. A resident of North Road, Eckert, reported the theft of 20 pounds of raw marijuana from his property. Deputies plan to review video footage from his surveillance cameras. The marijuana was within legal limits for possession. A Hotchkiss woman reported that a trackhoe her late husband had loaned to a neighbor was listed for sale on Facebook. The equipment was priced at $3,400; she placed the value closer to $10,000. The case is under investigation. Sept. 29: Deputies assisted the Cedaredge Marshal’s Office with a shoplifting incident on W. Main Street in Cedaredge. A male and female had reportedly concealed merchandise in a backpack. A Paonia resident reported that his motorcycle, a 2009 Ultra Classic Harley Davidson, was stolen while he was out of town. A brush fire along the side of Highway 65 near mile marker 20 was quickly extinguished by Cedaredge firefighters. No property was damaged. The cause of the fire is not known.

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Eagles rout rival Hotchkiss, 41-0 BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

The Paonia Eagles dominated both sides of the football Friday night to defeat the visiting Hotchkiss Bulldogs, 41-0. Senior Jesse Burns rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns in 11 carries in the conference

win. “It’s the best feeling ever,” said Burns of the rivalry win. The team knew going in that they needed to step up their game against their biggest rival, said Burns. “Every year, it’s always been a tough game.” Bulldog running back

Photo by Tamie Meck

Defensive end Justin Holt (75) and D-back David Lozano helped contain Bulldogs lead running back Jace Peebles Friday night.

Softball season winds down BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Just two games are left in the Panthers’ regular season schedule, and both could be impacted by rainy weather. Regardless, the Delta team is confident of qualifying for regional competition next week. “We could be hosting, but we don’t know yet,” said Jeremy McCormick, the athletic director at Delta High School. The team was scheduled to play Gunnison on Oct. 2 and Cedaredge on Oct. 4, both at home. Under Coach Jerry Sandoval, the team has racked up an impres-

sive record of 18-2 and is undefeated in league play, 10-0. Last week, the Panthers easily handled Montrose and Basalt to add to the win column. According to the CHSAANow.com softball poll, voted upon by coaches and select media from around the state, Delta is ranked fourth in the state. University, Strasburg and Eaton occupy the top three spots. The ranking — the first for the Delta team — gives players even more confidence, said short stop Jenna Sutliff. “It’s pretty exciting,” she said.

Jace Peebles was the main concern heading into the game, said head coach Blaine Escher. “He’s a good athlete and an outstanding back,” said Escher. “He was the nucleus of their offense and we thought all the attention should go that way.” The nucleus of the Paonia offense runs through quarterback Grey Neal, said Escher. “He’s becoming an outstanding leader on this team... He’s everything you want in a quarterback.” Quarterback Grey Neal rushed for 39 yards and one touchdown in nine carries and completed two of five passes with one interception into the hands of Bulldog Will Scarlett. Sackett Chesnik had 57 yards and one touchdown in 11 carries, and Anthony Felice ran for 113 yards and two touchdowns in 12 carries, putting Paonia on the score board on a 25-yard run with 1:38 remaining in the first quarter. David Lozano kicked his first of six PAT’s for the game for

BY NATHAN CLAY DCI Sports Writer

Homecoming is a special time for any community. High school students celebrate their peers, their band and their football team. Parents and community members enjoy the festival of youth, a rite of passage that they themselves likely remember

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Bruins overpower Basalt in three sets DCI Sports Writer

Cedaredge varsity volleyball was dominant in their game against the Basalt Longhorns on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Cedaredge High School. The Bruins defeated Basalt in three quick sets. The first set ended with a score of 25-10. Cedaredge was ruthless in attack, allowing a side out only a handful of times. The second set was slightly closer in scoring, ending 13-25 in favor of the Bruins. Cedaredge’s aerial ability was on display with kills from nearly the entire team. The Longhorns had real trouble dealing with

the voracity of the spikes being sent their way. The third set ended with the same scoreline, 13-25. Once again the Bruins proved too much for the opposition with the sheer power of their attack. Time and again Basalt would get to a ball in time but could not return it with any control due to the power of the hits from the Bruins. The Bruins are a young team with a lot of room still to improve and gel. Courtney Freeman is the lone senior on the varsity squad. Hannah Carlson, Makayla Kehmeier and Reganne McIntire are all juniors. Three sophomores and a freshman round out the

a 7-0 lead. Paonia took a 14-0 lead on a 26-yard TD run by Burns with 4:31 remaining in the half. Soul Connolly had one interception and ran the ball back for a touchdown late in the half, but the play was called back and Paonia took possession on the Bulldog 24-yard line. Seven minutes into the second half Burns walked across the goal

line untouched for a twoyard TD and Lozano’s PAT put Paonia up by 21. Chesnik scored a sixyard touchdown with 6:35 remaining in the game to start the running clock with 41 points. The defense also had an outstanding game, said Escher. In his first varsity game of the season, sophomore Anthony Miller had three tackles at defensive end. Miller

also took the center position for the first time. “He had some huge plays for us on the side,” said Escher. For his efforts both in the game and on the practice field, Burns was named #Player of the Game. “He had an outstanding game,” said Escher. “He’s so tough, he’s so strong... He’s your typical north-and-south ‘I’m gonna run you over’ player.”

Gridiron heroics earn Delta a Homecoming win

Sophomore Baylee Harris serves up a monster running, jumping ball. Basalt had difﬁculty dealing with the sheer power brought to the court by the Bruins.

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Paonia running back Josh Burns crosses the goal line untouched for his second touchdown of the night in Paonia’s 41-0 win Friday over Hotchkiss. Burns had 11 carries for 85 yards.

with fondness. The tradition of gathering under the bright lights of the football stadium to cheer on the hometown team is integral to the fabric of small town USA. Friday, Sept. 28, was Homecoming night at Delta High School and was an extravaganza worthy of the Homecoming tradition. Panther Stadium was full of green, black and gold clad fans, faces painted, bucket drums in hand. Bounce houses entertained scores of young future Panthers. The smell and smoke from the FFA barbecue wafted through the air, providing dramatic depth to the flood lights. The night was electric, the anticipation was palpable, the football did not disappoint. Aspen and Delta started the game with identical records of 3-1 and both teams were, of course, loathe to lose. Aspen started the brighter team with a hurry up offense and no huddle readiness that immediately put the Panthers

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Cody Sauve slaloms around the corner while fending off an Aspen Skier. Sauve ended the game with 163 rushing yards and a touchdown. on their heels. Delta adjusted their defense and battled back into the lead. The teams traded blows at a very even pace until just before halftime a field goal gave the Panthers the upper hand at 21-20. The Panther Pride Marching band came on at halftime and provided a field show that kept the fans in rapt attention.

Flag team twirling and tossing, brass blazing, drums sounding, each keeping time in tight roll step with the other. The halftime festivities included the traditional giant burlap torch, burning a giant number ‘19’ into the night air. The band was followed by the presentation of the Homecoming royalty. GRIDIRON HEROICS TO B9

Golfers in Boulder for state BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Three golfers from Delta County were in Boulder early this week for state competition. Qualifiers includvarsity numbers. Head ed Rowyn Carmichael, coach Heather Dunbar a senior at Delta High undoubtedly sees this youthful aspect as an opportunity to improve the team play, and capitalize on the experience of the returning members next season. Cedaredge is sitting at 10th in the state 3A rankings. The team currently boasts a record of 10-1 and will no doubt look to add another tally mark in the win column when they play local rivals Paonia at home on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. The Photo by Nathan Clay Eagle vs. Bruin matchup promises to be a raucous Lucie Sachova, a Czech time, with both sets of Republic exchange stufans very active and vocal dent, is representing in support of their volley- Cedaredge at the state golf championships. ball ladies.

School; Atley Harris, a junior at Delta High School; and Lucie Sachova, a foreign exchange student from Cedaredge High School. Sachova learned to golf in her native country of the Czech Republic.

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Atley Harris, a junior, earned a trip to the state championships through a playoff with three other golfers.

Cedaredge is coached by Erik Hansen and Delta’s coach is Jeff Reiher. Results of the state championship, held Oct. 1-2 at the Boulder Country Club, were not available for publication this week.

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Rowyn Carmichael is one of two Delta High School golfers qualifying for state.

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Hotchkiss volleyball falls to Paonia Eagles PHS hosts Think Pink night Friday BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

The Paonia volleyball team won its conference game against Hotchkiss on Friday, Sept. 28, 2513, 25-18, 25-18. Poppy Lightfoot led in kills with nine, and Jessica Deaton had eight kills. Carly

Horn had 20 assists. Sadie Miller had six kills and eight serving aces. Hotchkiss has a 4-9 overall, 1-6 conference record following Saturday’s 3-0, 25-11, 25-17, 25-11 loss to undefeated Meeker, currently second in state in Class 2A RPI rankings. The Bulldogs host 7-8 Soroco at 3 p.m. Friday, and 3-8 North Park at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Eagles are now 6-

5 overall and 4-2 in the 2A/1A Western Slope League following a 3-1, 24-26, 25-18, 23-25, 2125 conference loss Saturday at Rangely (9-4, 52). The Eagles played at Cedaredge Tuesday. The 10-1 Bruins were sixth in Class 3A RPI rankings heading into the game; at 6-4, Paonia is 15th in Class 2A. On Friday, Oct. 5, Paonia hosts North Park. The C team match begins at 3 p.m., followed by junior varsity at noon and the varsity match at 1 p.m. It’s also Think Pink day in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness month. In addition to a great afternoon and evening of volleyball games, an all-you-can-eat soup dinner is available, and Photo by Tamie Meck games, drawings and contests will be held, all to Libero Jaquelin Mora keeps the ball in play in Paonia’s 3-0 win over Hotchkiss Friday, Sept. 28. benefit HopeWest.

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Jessica Deaton goes up against Hotchkiss lead Sadie Miller braces for the attack by Bulldog Amelia blocker Carson Collins. Collins is ranked second in Hickham. state in blocks.

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Delta loses two matches

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Erica Kuta goes in for the kill during the Delta Panthers’ matchup with Aspen on Sept. 28. Delta lost the conference match 3-1. The Panthers also came up short against Palisade Sept. 25. “Palisade and Aspen were both good teams and we had a hard time getting our offense going,” said Coach Beth Nelson. “We made way too many forced errors against good teams and they took advantage of it. We are working on ball control and limiting our errors as we move forward to another tough week.” The Panthers will host a “Think Pink” match Oct. 4, during which the team will recognize the many families in our community affected by cancer. Delta hosts Montrose at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.

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Hannah Sterns puts the ball over the net during the Sept. 28 home game against the Aspen Skiers. Sara Geddes is leading the Panthers with kills and serving aces, Lauren Davey is leading the team in blocks, and Abby Carlson and Haylin McCulloch are coming up strong in digs, receptions and assists.

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Missed extra point haunts Cedaredge in one-point loss BY RANDY SUNDERLAND General Manager

With stands full of raucous fans, fired up for the Cedaredge Homecoming football game, the Bruins played their hearts out against the Olathe Pirates on Friday, Sept. 28. The two conference foes jousted between the 20 yard lines for much of the game. Neither offense seemed capable of sustaining drives as both teams struggled to get into the red zone. One Bruin drive stalled in the first quarter when quarterback Jared Reynolds was picked off. A few plays later the fumble bug struck as teams swapped fumbles and left fans wondering which team was going to take control. With a little more than a minute left in the half, the Bruins had the ball deep in their own territory.

Dusty Emig swept out to the right, hoping to pick up six yards for the first down. As he bounced off one tackler, the fans got excited. Another missed tackle at the 15 and Emig was in the clear. The fans rose to their feet and roared as the Cedaredge junior scampered 92 yards to score. The point after kick went wide right, but the Bruins were on the scoreboard and up 6-0 at halftime. As Jared Reynolds and Dalia Alejandre were crowned Homecoming king and queen, the hometown fans had plenty to cheer about. The second half was a mirror image of the first. The Cedaredge offense could not find a weakness in the Pirate defense, and the same was true for the Olathe offense. The two teams dueled between the 20s again for all of the third period and much of

the fourth. Olathe managed a late score in the fourth, and were successful on their point after to edge Cedaredge at 7-6. The Bruins had a total of 220 yards of offense. Jared Reynolds completed four of nine passes, hitting three different receivers for a total of 43 yards. Junior Zach McMillan caught two passes and sophomores Jacob Brown and Colby Rupp each pulled in a pass. On the ground, Dusty Emig was the leading rusher with 106 yards, with 92 of these yards coming on Bruin’s scoring play in the second quarter. Quarterback Jared Reynolds and senior Wade Barnard were the workhorses for the Bruins. Each tallied 12 runs, with Reynolds gaining 43 yards and Barnard picked up 26. Reynolds was also

impactful on defense with eight tackles, including a sack and a fumble recovery. Joshua Jenkins and Toby Waddell also got to the quarterback for sacks, and Waddell had seven tackles. Taj VanderLinde had six. The win moved Olathe Photo by Randy Sunderland to 3-2 on the season and Cedaredge junior Alex Barron wraps up Olathe’s 1-0 in league play. The Chase Percival in the closing moments of the ﬁrst Pirates will be on the half. road Friday, Oct. 5, to Paonia. The Eagles are coming off a big 41-0 win �� over Hotchkiss. �� For the Cedaredge �� Bruins, they will host the Meeker Cowboys on Friday, Oct. 5. The Cowboys �� are 2-2 on the season and 1-0 in league action. ��

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Cedaredge loses to Meeker in softball BY NATHAN CLAY DCI Sports Writer

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Olathe receiver Omar Nava looks for a seam in the Cedaredge defense during the game on Friday, Sept. 26. Bruin’s Dusty Emig (21), Joe Eiler (78) and Taj VanderLinde (60) were tough on the run, but a late score gave the Pirates a 7-6 win.

Gridiron heroics FROM PAGE B7 The underclassmen were represented by freshmen Kayla Guyer and Timmy Horn, while Jada Lannon and Colton Johnson represented the sophomores. The upper class attendees were juniors Sara Geddes and Jarett Hernanadez and seniors Ashley Lahoe and Blake Naranjo. The 2018 DHS homecoming queen and king were Jenna Sutliff and Kolby Keller. All were carried into the stadium in mint condition classic cars and were accompanied by some adorable little boys and girls who presented the court with their sashes, flowers and crowns. After halftime the game kicked back off in earnest. Delta held onto a lead that would be contested throughout the second half but never relinquished. Both teams scored two touchdowns in the third quarter. However Aspen failed a pair of two-point conversions, and Delta put a pair of field goals through the

uprights. The third quarter ended with Delta up 42-32. The fourth quarter told much the same story. Delta returned a fumble for six points and converted the two-point attempt. Aspen hit right back with an eight point attack of their own but ultimately couldn’t get past the Panthers’ resolute defense. The very exciting game ended with the score of 49-40 — Delta the victors. The Panthers had a roster full of great performances on the night. Sophomore quarterback Nolan Bynum had 18 completed passes for 287 yards. The junior class had a very strong showing with Cody Sauve, Gauge Lockhart and Ku Moo combining for 339 rushing yards. Fellow juniors Nathan Workman and Skyler Kraai tallied 218 receiving yards from 13 receptions. The red zone saw plenty of action with Lockhart punching into the end

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Teammates reunited

Former teammates Dagan Rienks, left, and Trevor Smith met at Western State Stadium in Gunnison last month for the Division II RMAC conference game between the Western Colorado State University Mountaineers and Colorado Mesa University Mavericks. Rienks is a tight end for CMU and Smith is a defensive end at WSCU. Both are 2017 graduates of Paonia High School and four-year varsity teammates. “Both are red shirt freshmen” and both also play on special teams, wrote Rienk’s mom, Kelly Rienks. “Both got a lot of playing time.” CMU won the game, 24-20.

zone five times. Workman and Sauve contributed with one touchdown each. Junior kicker Felipe Bedoy rounded out the scoring with a flawless performance that saw him put every attempt between the uprights. The Panthers, who are 4-1 on the season, will host Rifle for a league game on Friday, Oct. 5.

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Cedaredge softball lost its latest conference game to Meeker at home on Sept. 29, by a score of 1-9. This brings Cedaredge’s league record to 6-6. The Bruins’ previous conference game against Aspen was won by the Bruins by a significant margin, but the girls could not repeat that type of performance last week. The Cedaredge bats were quiet against Meeker, with only five balls hit for a base. Meeker’s tough pitching and defense have proven difficult for Cedaredge to deal with in the recent past as well. A double header back in August ended in a pair of defeats for the Bruins with twin scores of 11-1 in both games. Cedaredge traveled to Eagle Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 2, for a non-conference game. The girls certainly are looking for an improved performance against the Devils. Eagle Valley is 0-3 in league play.

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SPORTS

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Schwieterman, Paonia girls win Sweitzer CC meet Cross Country Invitational. Mariah Griffith placed 21st in 24:43.41, Katya Schwieterman Grace Hatheway finished cruised to her second 25th in 25:39.16, and cross country meet win Adair Ela placed 29th in of the season, finishing 27:31.38, resetting her 20 seconds ahead of her previous best time by 1 closest competitor to win minute, 45 seconds. the Delta Sweitzer meet, In the men’s division, running a season-best Tevin Keller placed 19th time of 20 minutes, 40.8 for Hotchkiss with a time seconds. of 19:08.35, and Will Ela The Eagles had three placed 33rd in 20:31.62. top-10 finishes and set Freshman Ben Rodriguez six personal- or seasontook just under two minbest records. Tawny Robutes off of his previous erts came in third with personal record to finish a personal record (PR) in 24:04.99, and in his time of 21:11.75, and Alex third cross country race, Eaton placed sixth with a freshman Pablo Camacho PR of 22:11.47. took almost two minutes, Sofia Gonzalez, Cris45 seconds off his prior tina Rankin and Jade best time to finish in Ellenberger all set per24:26.18. sonal records, placDelta ing 12th (23:37.3), 13th John Ames broke his (23:43.13.18) and 14th season- and personal-best (23:44.34), respectively, records to finish second at and Abby Reedy was 20th the Delta Sweitzer Lake with a season best time of Invitational Cross Country meet with a time of 16 minutes, 41.62 seconds. Shad Lewis finished sixth in 17:29.69. Andrew Toole placed 28th with a time of 20:15.60, Doyle Young placed 37th in 21:14.97, and Enrique Gonzalez ran a personal best time of 21:28.99 to finish 40th overall. The Delta boys finished fifth overall. In the women’s race, Beki Atchley placed seventh overall at Sweitzer with a time of 22:14.68. Delta placed third overall and had five runners finish in the top 20. Emma Corbasson placed 16th in 23:57.44, Aubree Andre placed 17th in a personal best time of 24:20.84, Abby Williams was 18th in 24:20.84, and first-year junior Remi Baldwin finished 19th in a personal record time of 24:25.32. Shoshanna Vigil and Photo by Tamie Meck Hotchkiss senior Mariah Grifﬁth eyes the ﬁnish line Alzbeta Hofmanova finished in 27:31.52 and at Sweitzer Lake. 27:40.40, respectively; Zoe Williams finished at 28:48.03, Emma Roithmayr, 30:05.53, and Maria Lamas, 31:12.13.

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

24:30.01. The Paonia boys had four top-finishes to place fourth, led by Ethan Bartlett’s third-place time of 16:53. His time was a minute and 10 seconds faster than his 2017 Sweitzer course time. Harley Ewert placed ninth in a season-best 18:12.11, Alyster Birk placed 16th with a PR of 18:53.41, and Alejandro Garcia finished 18th with a PR of 18:59.33. Calvin Reese set a new personal record of 20:45.47 to place 35th, Jose Mojarro placed 44th (22:32.20), and in his first cross country race, Zeb Etter placed 45th with a time of 22:32.37, followed by Aidan Zerr with a time of 23:46.09. Hotchkiss Karlie Egging finished 11th with a time of 23 minutes, 24.78 seconds at the Delta Sweitzer Lake

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From right, John Ames of Delta, Jaden Evans of Telluride and Cooper Rondinelli of Ouray take an early lead at the Sweitzer Lake cross country meet. Evans won the meet, Ames placed second, Ethan Bartlett (not shown) was third and Rondinelli placed fourth. Bayﬁeld won the meet with 61 points. Olathe Olathe’s Layton McLaughlin placed 10th with a time of 18 minutes, 20.49 seconds and Alecxis Hernandez 11th in 18:25.55 at the Delta Sweitzer Lake Cross Country Invitational. The Olathe boys placed third overall. Miguel Almanza Silva placed 15th (18:46.44), Angel Sanchez placed 20th (19:15.18), and Emmanuel Ledesma placed 25th (20:04.81). The Olathe girls placed second, led by a second place finish by Lupita Garcia with a time of 21:00.68, a fourth-place finish by Angela Alcaraz in 21:27.58, an eighth-place finish by Jaden Valdez in 22:31.70, and a ninthplace finish by Cheyanne Germann in 22:55.56.

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With her shoe lace flying, Hotchkiss freshman Karlie Photo by Tamie Meck Egging runs the final meters at the Delta Sweitzer Olathe’s Layton Lake Cross Country Invitational, where she finished 11th overall. McLaughlin.

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Paonia’s Harley Ewert, left, and Zach Briggs of Ouray race the ﬁnal meters of the Delta Sweitzer Lake Cross Country Invitational.

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From left, Beki Atchley (33), Remi Baldwin and Aubree Andre run at the Delta Sweitzer Lake Cross Country Invitational Friday, Sept. 28. Delta had ﬁve top20 ﬁnishes and placed third overall.

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The Deer Creek Ladies Golf Club held its championship game on Sept. 23. Winners were Patti Michael, ﬁrst gross; Patty Wilson, second gross; Paula Simenson, ﬁrst net; Linda Jones, second net; and Jeannie Pippin and Judy Welch, tie for third net. The club’s last day of play was Oct. 2. Come play the green lizard and stay for pizza. For more information, call 856-7781.

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Applefest is this weekend The 401st annual Applefest weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7, will be filled with fun, food, activity, fundraisers, music and lots and lots of apples. From the first alarm sounding the Five Alarm Chili Cook-off at the fire house on Thursday, until the final chords from two days of music fade away into the leafy canopy of Town Park on Sunday afternoon, Applefest 2018 promises something for everyone. Following are some bullet points about events taking place. More details and a map of vendors can be found in the Applefest guide, a special supplement contained in this week’s issue of the Delta County Independent. • As many as 240 vendors — 50 more than last year — will offer merchandise, crafts, food, information and more. Booths will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. • The first annual “Rising Stars Little Buckaroo Rodeo” will be held on Friday, Oct. 5, from 6-9 p.m. at the Surface Creek Saddle Club. In cooperation with the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce, the rodeo is being staged by J$ Land & Livestock. • A stein holding challenge, another new event at this year’s Applefest, will take

place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, in the beer garden adjacent to the SW 5th Street side of the Cedaredge Town Park. The contest is open to men and women with each gender competing to win their own case of Snow Capped Cider provided by Cedaredge’s AppleShed. • Music all day Saturday and Sunday in Town Park. RJ’s Steakhouse and The Old Slaughterhouse Music Hall are hosting evening concerts. • At the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center, Starr’s Guitars is pleased to sponsor The Scones for a community dance Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. General admission is $10. • The Surface Creek Valley Lions Club will host its traditional cookout in Town Park both Saturday and Sunday. • Local orchards will be featured in Town Park with bags and boxes of their famous local produce for all to enjoy. • Friends of the Cedaredge Public Library will again host their giant Applefest book sale Saturday and Sunday at Lions Pavilion in Town Park. • The Rebekah Lodge will host its Country Store at the IOOF Hall on Friday and Saturday, and a value-priced yard sale both days. • Pioneer Town will host an antique car and tractor show (Saturday only). The great cooks of the Cedar Mesa

Club will provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. • Chamber booth, with information and souvenirs, can be found next to the wine and beer garden in Town Park. • The wine and beer garden will feature adult beverages provided by local businesses. The garden will be located at the picnic shelter in the center of the park. • Local businesses will be open during Applefest and are eager, as always, to serve their customers’ needs. • The Cedaredge Fire Department 5 Alarm Chili Cook-off takes place Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the fire house. Contest entries and donations of chili can be dropped off that afternoon. • Applefest 5k. Registration at 7 a.m., race starts at 8 a.m., northwest corner of Town Park. • Cedaredge High School FFA pancake breakfast, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 to 10:30 at Masonic Hall. • Classic and vintage motorcycle show on SW 2nd Street just off of Main, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. • Old Slaughterhouse Coolest Ride Car Show and Pin Up Girl Contest Sunday, Oct. 7. • Nondenominational worship service, 8:30 a.m. Sunday in Cedaredge Town Park.

Low-cost vaccination clinic deemed a success BY DON BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Last Saturday several dozen people and their pets showed up at the Lions pavilion in Cedaredge to take advantage of the town’s lowcost vaccination clinic. Within the first half-hour, 35 dogs of all breeds, including a lot of all-breed dogs, received shots for rabies and DHPP. The owners paid $10 per shot. DHPP is a multi-vaccination that covers distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza. Michelle Anderson, the town’s animal control and enforcement officer, was on hand to issue certificates of vaccination. She reported that the clinic usually service between 50-75 dogs across Delta County. The clinics are open to any dog owner within

the county. As needed, Anderson also issued 2019 town dog licenses. She estimates that she issues between 10-20 licenses during clinic time. As with previous clinics, Jeff and Susie Hirsch, owners and operators of Surface Creek Veterinary Center, provided their services free of charge. Both are doctors of veterinary medicine. They opened the Surface Creek center in 2011. The clinics are held semiannually and the next one will occur in late March or early April. Anderson will announce the exact clinic dates in a future DCI article and in “Writing on the Edge,” the town newsletter which is distributed with town water bill. For questions, contact Anderson at 970-856-4301.

Dogs and Applefest parking BY DON BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Applefest organizers are appealing to dog owners to remember that the annual Cedaredge celebration is a giant event filled with noise and crowded venues. Dog owners who bring their animals to mingle with the crowds must keep their pet on a leash. As for parking, visitors are reminded that West Main Street and streets bordering town park will be blocked off to accommodate booths and food vendors. Locals who can walk to Applefest without driving are encouraged to do so. Please be respectful of residential areas near the celebration and do not block driveways. There is a large municipal parking lot north of West Main Street between NW 2nd and NW 3rd streets which offers easy access to downtown vendor booths via a pedestrian walkway. And the Old Slaughter-

house at 230 East Main Street is offering all-day parking on Saturday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can park at the

Old Slaughterhouse on Saturday for $5 while local business employees can park for free that day.

Volunteers are still needed for Applefest The 41st annual Applefest launches this weekend and the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce still needs volunteers to help the giant event run smoothly. Those wishing to assist should contact the chamber now by calling 970-596-6961 or sending an email to Cedaredgearea chamber@gmail.com. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts to help with the following activities: Friday, Oct. 5 — Vendor check-in between noon-4 p.m.; rodeo concessions between 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 — Cedaredge Elementary parking attendant between 8 a.m.-

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4 p.m.; chamber booth between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 — Cedaredge Elementary parking attendant between 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; chamber booth between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chili Cook-off Volunteers are also needed to provide chili to serve the crowd at the 17th annual Five Alarm Chili Cook-off fundraiser to benefit the Cedaredge Volunteer Fire Department. Bring donated chili in its own heating unit to the fire house between 2:30 and 4 p.m. on Thursday. The fire station is located at the intersection of SW 2nd Avenue and South Grand Mesa Drive.

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Ten-year-old Kaleb Derrico of Cedaredge brought his dog Maggie to the town vaccination clinic last Saturday. The mixed breed pup joined several other animals to receive $10 shots at the semi-annual clinic.

Orchard City tables nuisance ordinance BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Contributing Writer

The Sept. 27 Orchard City planning commission meeting was short as the group discussed a couple of routine matters such as the rescheduling of November and December meetings due to holidays. In addition, news was shared about a joint meeting the planning commission will have

Photo by Darnell Place-Wise

The Cedaredge Bruins continue to dominate in marching band competition with a first place finish in Class I at the Colorado West Marching Band Festival at Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction last Saturday. The band has a new director this year, Robert Wolcott, and musicians who are committed to long rehearsals in the quest to perfect their field show, “Man vs. Machine.” Competition continues with regionals in Grand Junction on Oct. 18. Bands that qualify for state will travel to CSU Pueblo on Monday, Oct. 29.

with the trustees Oct. 24. The evening will be one of education. Jesse D. Silverstein, vice president and senior economist of Development Research Partners and board member of Community Builders is going to present and answer questions. Essentially, Silverstein will help the town find ways to “fulfill the expectations of a clean, peaceful environment that will nourish and attract business and family growth,” said deputy clerk Polly Proctor. For example, he will identify hurdles the town needs to overcome such as taxes/funding and brownfields. Silverstein’s organization DRP specializes in “economic research and analysis for local and state government and private-sector businesses,” according to their website. This joint meeting is a way to educate the trustees and commissioners on the direction that needs to be taken to improve the community. One of the reasons for this meeting is to get the trustees and planning commission on the same page on what’s best for Orchard City before tackling a nuisance ordinance. Thus, this hot topic has been tabled for now.

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SURFACE CREEK NEWS

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Country store returns to Eckert Presbyterian Church Oct. 12 Members of the Eckert Presbyterian Women’s Group are preparing for their annual country store and craft sale. This event will be held Friday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct.

13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A soup lunch will be served Friday, Oct. 12, from 11 to 1. Lunch includes soup, bread, dessert and a beverage and will cost $5. Saturday’s lunch, also

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served from 11 to 1 for $5, will feature a sloppy joe sandwich, chips, dessert and a beverage. The craft sale includes handmade items that will be perfect for gifts or for fall and holiday decor. Baked goods will also be offered. For more information, call Bobbie Jones at 8358112 or Marilyn Colbaugh at 874-3792.

Animals to be blessed

Fly Fishing 101

Fly Fishing 101 on Grand Mesa is back by popular demand! The Nature Connection is offering the second part of its Fly Fishing 101 program for grades 6-8 out of the gear hub at Cedaredge Library. David Holt, resident fly fishing master, will teach “Beyond the Basics” of fly fishing. One adult family member or friend may accompany each participant. Registered students and their guests will meet at Cedaredge Library at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, then head up to the Grand Mesa for a four-hour workshop. A $5 registration fee for students includes fishing gear and transportation from the library. Adults are asked to provide their own gear and transportation. Comfortable outdoor clothing and hiking/tennis shoes are a must. Bring your own water, sunscreen, sun hat, jacket, snacks and bug spray! Registration is required for this class, no later than Oct. 6. Please register in-person at Cedaredge Library for this program. Call Cedaredge Library at 399-7674 for more information.

On Thursday, Oct. 4, at 4:30 p.m. St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church will be celebrating the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi by having the “Blessing of the Animals” in the courtyard at 290 NW Cedar Avenue in Cedaredge. The feast commemorates the life of St. Francis, who was born in the 12th century and is the Catholic Church’s patron saint of animals and the environment. Everyone is invited to come and bring your animals (large or small) for Patrons are invited to the annual blessing. Cedaredge Library for a presentation of “Preserve America” with guest speaker Hunter Voss Friday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m. Hunter Voss is a seventh grade student at the Cedaredge Middle School

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CMS steward of history to present library program who is also a Next Generation Steward through Preserve America. Preserve America is a federal initiative that encourages and supports efforts to preserve and enjoy the priceless cultural and natural heritage of each com-

munity. Hunter will talk about the variety of things he has learned during his time with the organization. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the library at 8567674.

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Looks like you could get a cold one at The Puddle, the bar that provides a backdrop for the melodrama, “A Tale of Whoa.” The set was designed and painted by Dale Russell Smith and his accomplice, Gary Sturgill.

Musical ‘mellow drama’ comes to Cedar Berry “A Tale of Whoa,” a mellow drama set at the Inn of Persistent Living where you can check in, but you can never check out, has two performances scheduled in October at the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center in Cedaredge. This presentation has villians and heroines, lively musical numbers you will want to sing along with and a cast of characters that could only reside in Cedarberry. The sets have been designed by Cedaredge artist Dale Russell Smith and you will swear you can walk right into “The Puddle,” the bar at the Inn or Dealin’ Dougs

Lada car dealership. The script was written by Cedaredge residents Gary and Nancy Sturgill and they swear all characters and events are strictly fiction. The program “Cedarberry Chronicles” can be found around town to give you an idea of the who, what and where. Performances are Saturday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 14, with high tea to be served prior to the performance at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center, Cedaredge Golf Course and online at grand mesaartscenter.com.

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BRUIN TRACKS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

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Bruin Football Sets Sail at Homecoming Game Hannah Gardner Editor-In-Chief

Kickoff! The 2018 Bruin football team �� bounced the ball back and forth with the Bruins forcing turnovers, including a forced �� The boys fought hard throughout the game keeping it a scoreless ballgame up �� Dusty Emig broke free and ran the ball in for �� During the entire game the Bruins battled ��ing the game and gave hope about the rest of �� Senior Jared Reynolds talks about the rest

�� leadership and is ready to take on any other �� the way for the team, the boys are on their �� The Bruins play Meeker on October 5th and ��

At kickoff, the student section threw blue powder into the air to ��

What’s Bruin Inside Homecoming Week kicks off at CHS Seniors carry on tradition of painting the road CHS brings back Powderpuff and Peachfuzz Football boys played Olathe for their homecoming game Band travels to Colorado West for competition

Senior Jared Reynolds receives the ball and looks ��

Senior Wade Barnard carries on the tradition of running with the CHS �� to kick off ��

Volleyball continues to dominate the courts

As Ryan Imhoff turns to rush the ball down�� down, Alex Barron blocks a defender for ��

Softball prepares for regionals after regular season ends

Dusty Emig manuvers his way through the defense to gain a ��

Taj Van der Linde ��

Lady Bruin Volleyball Dominate Competition

Kammie Henderson passes the ball for her team to set up �� Cedaredge volleyball team is �� and continue to dominate their ��

CMS and CES students watch the annual homecoming parade Teachers and students all participate in Spirit Week New STUCO sponsor brings new energy to the school

Kammie Henderson and Hannah Carlson celebrate after a teammate caused the opponents to make a ��

CHS students par�� Out Game” CHS homecoming prepares the students to kick off the year

�� only senior, Courtney Freeman, approaches the net to practice �� constantly gives her ��

Homecoming 2018! The CHS volleyball team huddles together to break after winning the seventh ��

Hannah Carlson �� the ball in the air and prepares herself to serve it to the other ��

Makayla Kehmeier tips the ball over the net in hopes to ��

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At the homecoming dance, Sophie Andrews and Kimber Alanko, enjoyed dancing around with their friends.

Cedaredge High School partici�� was bigger than ever.

Mr. Cannell watches the screen as junior Ryan Imhoff beats him in a game of Guitar Hero.

Wade Barnard and Jared Reynolds break through the banner as the team ��

True Blue Comes Through During Spirit Week The junior class gets loud as they watch their classmates compete against the other classes.

Shannon Goff laughs after she and her teammate attempted to shave shaving cream off a balloon.

Jared Reynolds keeps his poker face during a game of Texas Hold ‘em. Simon Varela serves the volleyball during peach-fuzz and gets an ace against the freshman.

Zoe Wood dressed up during hero vs. villian day for class points.

Many seniors enjoyed their ��ing dance with friends and classmates.

Cedaredge brings back the tradition of powder-puff football. The juniors and seniors faced off with the seniors coming up with the win in a close game.

Bradley Callenius enjoyed pumping up the students during pep rallys and student activities.

Aspen Furbotten decorates a balloon to put on the sophomore’s hero vs. ��

BRUIN TRACKS

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

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Bruin Softball Hits the Triple A Alaiha Hoffbauer Staff Writer

Nicole Miller throws the ball �� base getting an out against the Delta team.

Anyone. Anytime. Anywhere. The Cedaredge High School softball team hits the Triple A. They sleep, eat, and play by this motto. These young ladies depend on each other like family, thus forming a bond that will last forever. 5 senior girls played this year: Emily Brooks, Hannah Gardner, Shelby Stone, Nevaeh Martinez, and Nicole Miller. CHS Softball has a record of 8 wins, 11 losses (overall), 6 wins, 5 losses (league). With a new coach Terry Montoya, the team has continued to make adjustments throughout the year. They have proven that they can adapt to anything. Senior Nicole Miller talks about her season, “My favorite memory from this year was the bus rides to our Denver tournament. Overtime, the bonding we had made us grow as a team.” The softball team bought and received new equipment, new uniforms, and share an indoor facility with the baseball players. �� CHS is proud to have each player representing their school. The varsity manager, Connor Brooks states, “I feel like we have the potential and the talent to achieve anything that we set out to accomplish. It’s been amazing to see these girls embrace the grind and trust the process.”

Kaitlyn Toothaker throws the ball back to the pitcher after robbing a home run from a Delta player.

Elle Lewis hits the ball �� base. She ends up making it home after stealing third. Elle has played on the softball team for 3 years and now pitches on Varsity.

Senior Emalee Brooks lines her bat to make a long hit �� when playing against Delta at home.

Summer Young takes her stride throwing the ball over home plate during the game against Delta at the Field of Dreams. Dayanara Gonzalez throws the ball back to the pitcher after gaining an out.

Chaycelynn Urquhart runs home after stealing third.

Violet Gonzalez hits a bunt toward 3rd plate, a good play against Fruita Momument High School.

Winding her arm up, Mckayla Meyer tries to strike out the Delta batter. McKayla is the starting pitcher for the JV team and has also pitched for the Varsity team.

The team circles up after a game to say thanks. This is a new tradition Coach Montoya started to help the girls to recognize their playing skills and team members.

Hannah Gardner waits on thrid for an opening to run home.

Continuing an Old Tradition Seniors Paint the Road a Picasso

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Bruins CHS Homecoming Royalty Tradition Carries On The freshmen attendants are Jory Hoerr and Paige McGovern.

The sophomore attendants are Adrian Nieto and Aspen Furubotten.

Two senior nominees are Garth Knutson and Hannah Gardner. The 2018 Homecoming King and Queen are Jared Reynolds and Dalia Alejandre. Senior nominees include Bradley Callenius and Dalia Alejandre.

Senior nominees Wade Barnard and Courtney Freeman stand together during halftime.

Two of the senior nominees are Jared Reynolds and Camie Baldozier.

Junior attendants include Dusty Emig and Brie McGovern.

BRUIN TRACKS Editor-in-Chief Hannah Gardner

Co-Editors Azalee Hoffbauer

Grace Hatheway

Advertising Editor Hunter Campbell

Writing Staff Elisabeth Cole Alaiha Hoffbauer Hannah Hohenstein Hunter Kissner Amberlyn Lamm Kaitlyn Toothaker

The views expressed in the Bruin Tracks do not necessarily represent the opinions of Cedaredge High School or its staff. The Bruin Tracks is a public forum for student expression, striving for journalistic excellence; it is created as part of the Journalism class at Cedaredge High School. Bruin Tracks thanks all the advertisers and other community supporters. We welcome all comments.

Dalia Alejandre receives her crown and sash for winning homecoming queen.

CHS HOMECOMING

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

What’s happening at your library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Cedaredge Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Thursdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Fly Fishing 101 on Grand Mesa. Back by popular demand! The Nature Connection is offering a Fly Fishing 101 program for sixtheighth graders out of the gear hub at Cedaredge Library. David Holt, resident fly fishing master, will teach the introductory class. One adult family member or friend may accompany each participant. Registered students and their guests will meet at Cedaredge Library at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, then head

up to the Grand Mesa for a four-hour workshop. A $5 registration fee for students includes fishing gear and transportation from the library. Registration is required for this class, no later than Oct. 6. Call Cedaredge Library at 399-7674 for more information. Discover Health Scavenger Hunt. Kids are invited to embark on a scavenger hunt and learn some fun health facts along the way! During the month of October. Surface Creek Trail StoryWalk®. The October StoryWalk® book on the Surface Creek Trail is “Little Apple Goat” by Caroline Jayne Church. Find out how the story goes on the Surface Creek Trail in October. Then, visit the Cedaredge Library for a take-home craft related to the story. AppleFest Book Sale. Lions Pavilion on the southeast corner of the park. Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Crafts Group. Crafters meet every Tuesday at 10 a.m. to share ideas and show and tell. Genealogy. Who’s who in Whoville? The Cedaredge genealogy group meets the first Friday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Crawford Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Thursdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Contact the library at 399-7783 for details. Tech Help. Librarians will be available to help you with questions and problems about computers or mobile devices. Wednesday through Saturday by appointment. Contact the library at 399-7783 for details. Delta Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Wednesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Friends of the Delta Library Meeting. Support Delta Library ... be a friend! The public is welcome and encouraged to

attend. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m. Cooking Matters. Teens and adults are invited to Delta Library for a demonstration on healthy cooking. Following the demonstration, teens are invited to stay for healthy eating tips from a dietitian. Thursday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. Dance and Move with Linda Dysart. Kids are invited to experience how muscles and bones work through dance and movement. Thursday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. Build a Skeleton Scavenger Hunt. Kids are invited to Delta Library to search for hidden bones in the children’s area and build a moving skeleton. Create a Hand Maker Space. Kids are invited to Delta Library to create a movable hand using straws and colored string. Participants will see how tendons and ligaments work. All supplies provided. Wellness Screening. Adults are invited to

Delta Library for a free health screening. A small prick of your finger, a few health questions and you’ll get your total cholesterol, HDL and LDL, triglycerides, blood glucose, A1C, and an action plan to improve your health. Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Council of Teens. The Council of Teens will help plan programs and activities as well as come up with books to add to the teen collection. Meets every Monday at 4 p.m. Genealogy One-onone. The Delta genealogy group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5 p.m. Talk & Tangle Yarn. This is a group of knit and crochet enthusiasts who get together to talk and work on their individual projects. Mondays starting at 5:30 p.m. Hotchkiss Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Eating Healthy Mediterranean Style. Chef

Anthony Reichenbach will be presenting a culinary class encompassing light, healthy cooking, with a focus on traditional Italian food. Thursday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. Hotchkiss Book Club. This month, the Hotchkiss Book Club will be discussing “The Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George. Thursday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. Discover Health Scavenger Hunt. During library hours in October. Paonia Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Tuesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Halloween Scavenger Hunt. Kids are invited to Paonia Library for a Halloween themed scavenger hunt. In October during library hours. Tech Café. Paonia Library will have an open tech café in the community room for all ages and skill levels to seek tech assistance. Every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Cedaredge Homecoming 2018

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Navigating through a sea of blue-clad spectators, the Cedaredge High School marching band led off this year’s Homecoming parade. Cedaredge elementary and middle school students lined Main Street along with townsfolk including several CHS alumni. The onlookers cheered for the band and waved at ﬂoats featuring each high school class, Homecoming royalty and CHS sports teams.

Photo by Randy Sunderland

Dalia Alejandre was crowned queen and Jared Reynolds king during halftime of the Friday night football game. The Homecoming royal court included seniors Garth Knutson, Bradley Callenius, Wade Barnard, Courtney Freeman, Hannah Gardner and Camie Baldozier; junior attendants Dusty Emig and Brie McGovern; sophomores Adrian Nieto and Aspen Furubotten; and freshmen Jory Hoerr and Paige McGovern.

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Team captains lead the Bruins onto the ﬁeld for the Photo by Randy Sunderland Homecoming matchup against the Olathe Pirates. Cedaredge lost the defensive battle by one point, True Blue fans cheer on the Bruin football team under the Friday night lights. 7-6.

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The lights went down in the Cedaredge High School gym as a pair of classmates battled each other in a “Guitar Heroes” playoff. The contest was part Photo by Don Benjamin of “Hero vs. Villain Day,” one of five themes comprising Homecoming Week. Cedaredge High School’s Homecoming bonfire flared into the night last week Senior Kaden Schulz (left) and freshman Hayden Conway followed musical under the watchful eye of the town’s volunteer fire department. prompts projected on a big screen until Schulz emerged as winner.

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Seniors Daniel Lopez and Shoshana rock the ‘50s for Decades Day.

Thanks to instructors from Bill Heddles Recreation Center, zumba continues to be a popular tradition for DHS students. They’re pictured rehearsing in the cafeteria prior to class competitions.

Exploring Delta High’s Homecoming traditions BY TAYLOR HUNTLEY Delta High School Student

What is Homecoming? A time of tradition where we welcome home the alumni and former students of our Delta High School. A time where we show our school spirit and a week that consists of fun events and our Homecoming football game. Delta High School follows many traditions for our Homecoming week. At the beginning of the week STUCO put on a game of capture the flag and a bonfire. The students who attended learned the chants that are done at our school and sports events, and played a game

of capture the flag for class points, which go toward points for the class competitions. “The bonfire is one [tradition] and it’s also unique to our area. Not everyone is still allowed bonfires, but we are lucky [that we] get to claim that as a long time tradition,” said Shawna Magtutu, one of the DHS counselors. The bonfire is just one of the many traditions that the high school has followed for many years for Homecoming week. Another tradition would be that throughout the week, not only did high school students dress up, but the middle school and ele-

mentary students dressed up as well. Each day was a fun dress-up day and most kids really enjoyed it. “It makes school a little crazy,” said Renee Cronenberg, a math teacher at the high school. “The girls love it usually more than the boys. But this week, I’ve noticed a lot of boys have been goofy and have enjoyed it.” However, the night that holds most of these traditions is the night of the Homecoming football game. On this night the varsity football team plays a game and then the marching band and color guard put on the halftime show. After this, the

royalty from each grade are crowned and the senior king and queen are announced. The senior class torch is also lit. These traditions have been carried throughout Delta High School for years now. Even though some traditions have been dropped, the few that are still carried out mean a lot to the community and the alumni of our high school. Cheri Reece, Delta High School’s counselor secretary, said, “I think it’s so fun. Such a good way to build relationships within our school. I think it’s very important to carry out those traditions.

My parents graduated Delta High School. All my siblings, my aunts and uncles, and so it just feels like a family thing. It makes you feel like the school is continuing those values.” “I like to tell myself if you’re not having fun in what you’re doing, then you’re not doing it right, and sometimes school can get monotonous and we forget and get lost in stress and the day to day life of school and grades and deadlines. This is kind of just the chance to let down our hair, have fun, do dressup days and celebrate what it means to be a Panther,” Magtutu said.

These players are serious about the Uno championship game.

Photos by Pat Sunderland and Nathan Clay

When asked for a photo of his Homecoming T-shirt, Dallas Garcia rounded up a couple of friends, Aidan McFarland and Norma Gonzalez.

The student zone at one end of Panther Stadium was ﬁlled and in full voice. The Panther faithful were relentless in cheering their team to victory.

The DHS Student Council organized a number of lunchtime activities, including chalk art on the sidewalk in front of the school.

A lively game of capture the ﬂag is on its way to becoming a Homecoming tradition for Delta High School.

The Homecoming court and their little subjects all rode in on convertible chariots of gleaming chrome. They all beamed brightly into the night in front of their peers and parents. The royal court Seniors Nallely Martinez (left) and Jackie included king Kolby Keller and queen Jenna Sutliff, seniors Blake Naranjo and Ashley Lahoe, juniors Suarez embraced Wednesday’s dress-up Jarret Hernandez and Sara Geddes, sophomores Colton Johnson and Jada Lannon, and freshmen Timothy Horn and Kayla Guyer. theme of “Decades Day.”

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Church, 145 W. 5th St., con- HILLTOP COMMUNITY tact Elizabeth 970-874-9832 Resources offers free seror Shirley 970-323-5067. vices and support to vicCARING FOR CARE- tims of Domestic Violence givers, C4C - support- and Sexual Assault. There ing hearts that care. Open are also ongoing support to ANY caregiver. Meets groups. Please call our office monthly in Delta, 2nd at 970-773-2251 for more Tuesday at 11 a.m. - 511 E. information or if you are in crisis please call our 24 hour 10th St, Delta. crisis line at 1-844-990-5500.

IF YOU LOVE BOOKS, you will love the Downstairs Bookstore in the basement ALCOHOLICS ANONY- of the Delta Library. mous meets Thursdays at 7 ANONYp.m. Friends of Bill W. Club. NARCOTICS mous meets at 9th and 897 Palmer Street, Delta. Palmer, Delta, Mondays and THE DELTA COUNTY CO FATHER’S NETWORK- Fridays at 8 p.m. Independent runs these dedicated to providing DELTA FOOD PANTRY items as a public service community and education needs meals for Delta famifree of charge for non-profit to fathers of special needs lies who are temporarily organizations, if no fees are kids. Meets twice monthly in need. Donations of noncharged. However, each on the 1st Saturday at 11 perishable food may be group is asked to please a.m. and the 3rd Monday brought to 628 Meeker. keep them current by call- at 6:30 p.m. - 511 E. 10th St, Delta. See our website for THERE IS A VFW MEETING ing 874-4421. more details: www.codads. on the first Monday of each THE KINGS TABLE SOUP org month. At 6 p.m. there is a Kitchen needs egg cartons. potluck and the meeting is AL-ANON AND ALATEEN: If you have any to give at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist please call 250-6637 and we Hope and help for families Church, 1250 Pioneer Rd., and friends of alcoholics will pick up. meets in Delta: Al-Anon and Delta. For further inforDOMESTIC VIOLENCE Alateen, Tuesdays at 7:30 mation, call 874-8172 Jim Support Group for Adults pm, St. Luke’s Episcopal Baker, Quartermaster.

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New Medicare cards have started to be mailed Be on the lookout for scammers

New Medicare cards have finally started to be mailed to Colorado’s Medicare beneficiaries. That’s good news, but the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), all part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies, caution that scammers and fraudsters are using this to take advantage of unsuspecting seniors. “‘New card, same guard’ is what we’re telling people,” said Kimberly

Latta, director of Colorado’s SHIP/SMP programs. “Your Medicare card is key to your medical identity and we don’t want people to give that key away. But we also want folks to be aware of these scams looking for money or bank information. We ask that people watch out for themselves and their loved ones.” Here are a few of the more common scams that are being reported across the country. • People contacting Medicare beneficiaries and asking them to pay for their new Medicare card. The new cards are being mailed automatically to Medicare beneficiaries. You don’t have to request it, and you cer-

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anyone threatening you like this. “Like any major transition, scammers will target Medicare beneficiaries in Colorado who recently received their new card,” said Mark Fetterhoff, senior program specialist with the AARP Foundation’s Elderwatch. “It is critical that people are aware they could be the target of phishing scams hunting for personal information.” If you or someone you know encounters one of these scams, or similar attempts, contact Colorado’s Senior Medicare Patrol at 1-800503-5190. This program helps people detect and deter suspected Medicare fraud and abuse. Visit the

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Senior Medicare Patrol and Medicare Fraud page on the Division of Insurance website for more information. And once you receive your new card and verify that the information on the card is correct, be sure to shred the old one — don’t just throw it in the trash. The new cards have removed people’s Social Security numbers and replaced them with an 11character Medicare identifier with both numbers and letters. Removing the Social Security numbers is an effort to reduce the risk of identity theft. CMS began mailing new cards across the country in April, but didn’t get to Colorado until mid-September.

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A quest for their father’s father Photos by Tamie Meck

Sisters Becky McKinney, left, of West Point, Mo., and Joan Ratliff of Littleton show a story on their triplet father and uncles, who were featured in a Time-Life book.

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n 1942, a man named Obid Martin worked in Hotchkiss for a sheepherder named William Green. His biological granddaughters, sisters Joan Ratliff of Littleton, Colo., and Becky McKinney, of West Point, Mo., would like to know more about what he did here, and where he might have been headed from here. Until last winter when a search on the genealogy website Ancestry.com revealed a World War II draft registration card that says he was in Hotchkiss and Lazear in 1942, they believed he had died during the Dust Bowl or Great Depression. “That’s the last official evidence we have on his trail,” said Joan. Their family history is quite remarkable. Obid Martin was born in 1888, in Mansfield, Wright County, Mo. In 1925 he lived in Hartville, Mo., with wife Verba Estell Martin and six-year-old son Vernon. The Dust Bowl era had begun, jobs were scarce, and he set out to find work. “He did not know she was pregnant,” said Joan. “I don’t know that she knew she was pregnant,” said Becky. With no income and no word from Obid, she sought help in delivering her baby at a home for women in dire straights. “On Feb. 2, 1926, she didn’t have one baby,” said Joan. “She had three beautiful triplet boys.” They weighed nine, seven and six pounds. “Delivered naturally,” said Joan. “Without any help.” Their birth caused a media firestorm. People lined up to get a glimpse of the triplets. A Miss Bowman ran the home and sent daily updates to the local paper. “Then the gifts started pouring in,” said Becky: money, bolts of felt for diapers, and two tons of coal. “Even a Confederate soldier came through, and he donated some of his silver coins.” The only way to tell them apart was to weigh them, so a local jeweler made diaper pins and engraved them with the boys’ names: Peter, James, and John. “And Daddy was Peter,” said Becky.

This World War II draft registration card led two sisters to Hotchkiss in search of biological grandfather Obid Mason Martin. They hope someone in the area knows something about Matt Martin or William Green that could help them ﬁnd out more about him. With no money and a son to care for, Verba relinquished the triplets to the orphanage. Not wanting the media circus, Miss Bowman put all three in a basket, boarded a midnight train to St. Louis, and prayed. “She prays all the way from Springfield to St. Louis for these boys and the lives they are about to have,” said Becky. The Children’s Home Society of Missouri took them in. They were twice adopted together — to a dentist and his wife who wanted twins but didn’t want the media circus, and to a policeman with a family who couldn’t afford them on his salary. At age 2, the home adopted the triplets out separately. Dad Peter’s name was changed to John C. Burch, and his brothers became John Jones, whom the sisters referred to as “JJ,” and James “Jimmy” Hahn. They grew up in the same area, and their adoptive parents never revealed their past. The two Johns did have two accidental meetings. Burch’s grandfather was a contractor in St. Louis, and JJ Jones’s dad was a plumbing contractor on one of his projects. One day they both took the boys to work. When a cousin of theirs saw them together, he gasped at the similarities. Mr. Jones told everyone it was coincidence, then shared the truth with his nephew and made him promise to never say “a damn word about it.” At 17, they met again at a

Newspaper clippings about dad John C. Burch, and his reunion at age 57 with his two triplet brothers are among the documents Becky and Joan have collected on their family history. They are looking for information on their biological grandfather, whose last known location was Hotchkiss/Lazear.

drug store in Poplar Bluff, Mo. On a slow day the owner told Jimmy to go home and help his mom mow the lawn. Minutes later, JJ stopped in on his way through town to buy a soda and was mistaken for Jimmy by the owner. Struck by the similarities, he called for Jimmy to get down to the drugstore quick. Suspecting something was up, his mom went along and brushed their similarities off as coincidence. The boys shook hands and walked away. Just before their 21st birthday, Jimmy’s mom decided it was time the boys met. The Children’s Home Society agreed and released the information on his brothers. She sent letters, but John Burch’s letter returned misaddressed, and JJ’s mother “point blank said absolutely no,” said Becky. In 1971, their dad learned he was adopted through documents left by his dad after his death. “We all were in complete shock,” said Becky. Hurt by all the lies and deceit, their dad said he didn’t want to hear another word and became clinically depressed. Ten years later, John Burch needed a passport and contacted the orphanage for his birth certificate. When he asked if anything else was in his file, said Becky, the lady on the phone says, “Mr. Burch, are you sitting down?” They found the other boys and in 1982 they all met in Wichita, Kansas, where their mother lived out her life and older brother Vernon lived. About 40 family members, including Vernon and a halfsister, Norma were there. The similarities were remarkable, said Becky and Joan. They not only looked alike, they sounded alike, loved tap dancing and catfish dinners, and dressed alike right down to their style of slacks, bowties, eye glasses and Hush Puppy shoes. Their handwritings were almost indistinguishable, they all had ringing of the ears, and two of them married a lady named Mary. They were interviewed on Good Morning America by Joan Lunden and featured on the “That’s Incredible!” television show, on all the major networks, and in the tabloids.

The only known photograph of Obid Martin. In researching their family history, Joan and Becky learned more about their grandmother, Verba, and the “crushing” story of her life. Before Vernon, she and Obid had a son and daughter, Ralph, and Arine, who both died in the influenza epidemic of 1917-18 and are buried in Hartville. After relinquishing the triplets, Verba moved to Wichita, remarried, and had Norma. She believed all along that Obid had died shortly after leaving her and Vernon in Missouri. Her sister wrote to her, “Don’t you know your man has died, or he would have come back,” said Becky. Verba died in 1978 — three years before the reunion of her three sons, and is buried in Hartville, Mo. In searching for Obid, Joan and Becky have followed several leads — Obid went to Garden City, Kan., to work on sheep ranches; worked at the Mays Sheep Company in Utah; died in a mine explosion in Miami, Oklahoma; and married a redhead in Arizona and had a whole family of red-headed children. Becky thought he may have worked on Hoover Dam in the early 1930s. They were unable to verify any of them. Through Ancestry.com they read a credible account of him having a son and that both are buried in Idaho. A search of the state records for his death certificate came up “zero,” said Becky. Last winter, they found the draft registration card on Ancestry.com. They believe Obid Martin may have been drawn to Hotchkiss by relatives. In September they came to Delta County to see what

they could find. They searched records at the Delta County Court House and visited Lazear Post Office and were referred to Dixie Luke, whose local ranching history dates back 100 years. At the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum they met longtime Hotchkiss resident Karen Martin, whose late husband, Harold Lee Martin, is from Hartville, Mo. But they found no new leads. “He moved on, apparently,” said Becky. They are hoping someone in the area knows something about William Green and where he raised sheep, or about James Madison “Matt” Martin. He was born in 1899 in Hartville, Wright County, Mo., died in 1961, and is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss along with wife Vivian. His father, David Nelson Martin, is listed in the 1880 and 1910 Wright County census. Two of Matt’s sisters, Tabitha Ellen Martin Latimer died in 1984 and Atlanta Sabre Martin Goswick died in 1974. Both are buried at Riverside Cemetery. Joan and Becky’s dad and Uncle Jimmy have both died, and “JJ” is living in Missouri and is in the care of their sister. He doesn’t have a lot of time. While Becky and Joan want closure, Uncle Jim wants very much to know what happened to his father. “I think it would be much more meaningful to him,” said Joan. “And the clock is ticking.” They ask that anyone with a credible lead email them at either beckym718@bellsouth. net, iratliff@msn.com, or tm eck@deltacountyindependent. com.

The gravestone of James “Matt” and Vivian Martin at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss. Matt Martin was listed on Obid’s 1942 draft card as his person of contact.

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Applefest coordinator poised to guide the By Don Benjamin Cedaredge’s annual Applefest with its multiple vendor booths, non-stop music, delicious food, and surging crowds can be overwhelming for a visitor. Now, imagine you are in charge of the sprawling event and you have some idea how Alisha Komives feels about this weekend’s extravaganza. Alisha serves as executive director of the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce, a role that places her at the apex of the giant Applefest event. For four busy days this week her small town of 2,200 will welcome thousands of visitors from across Colorado and around the nation. And visitors should not be surprised to hear multiple languages as a growing number of international tourists arrive to take in the popular event. How many people are expected? Past estimates have ranged from 15,000-20,000. This year organizers

about to embark upon her first year as are hoping to get a better handle on the event’s coordinator. attendance by using drone technology to As with years past, Applefest kicks off capture images of the crowd. Suffice it to on Thursday, Oct.4, with the Cedaredge say that a whole lot of people are going Volunteer Fire Department’s to be flocking to this rural 5-Alarm Chili Cook-Off. town and Alisha is ready to Judging and serving will welcome them. take up most of the after“Come out and enjoy noon and evening. But, for our community event,” she said, “The town and Alisha, Thursday will begin several outside vendors much earlier, at sunrise, have been working hard to and extend well after the make Applefest a success.” last bowl of chili has been She invites everyone to eat consumed. She’ll be busy all heartily, buy gifts, and join that first day making sure Alisha Komives took things are ready for the in the celebration. over as executive direcApplefest has been going next day’s vendor check-in. tor of the Cedaredge strong for 41 years since Then, beginning on FriArea Chamber of Comits early days as a modest merce in June 2018, day, Oct. 5, Alisha will be just in time to begin working non-stop from 5:30 apple-picking contest and the detailed planning pie-baking venue. Alisha has a.m. to 11 p.m. for three necessary to coordibeen attending as a visitor nate this year’s giant days in a row until Appleffor eight years. Now she’s Applefest celebration. est 2018 ends on Sunday,

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Oct. 7. Throughout those busy days, she, along with chamber board members and volunteers, will be riding herd on 240 vendors. That’s 50 more purveyors than last year. “I’m new to all this,” she admitted, “but the whole system is new. The basic outline was already in place and I have good documentation from prior years but whenever you have this much growth, you have to expand every resource.” And, as opening day rapidly approaches, space available and everything else is already maxed-out. Take electricity for example. Applefest is an outdoor event which means the electrical system to serve so many temporary venues can only be stretched so far. The power grid is set up and inspected by the Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) and the event’s 25 outlets are already spoken for, so that’s it for electricity.

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giant event And, adding to the challenges of coordinating the multi-day occasion, there are several new events this year including a vendor appreciation night, a junior rodeo, a beer stein holding contest, and a series of heritage celebrations. “A lot of detailed planning is needed to pull off an event of this size,” she said. “I’m a good planner but there are too many people involved not to expect a hiccup.” To guard against the unforeseen, Alisha has organized a detailed back-up book and filled it with contingency plans designed to react to a myriad of ‘what-if ’ scenarios. So, with Applefest right around the corner is she worried? “I’m a cookie mom,” the active mother of six grown children smiled. She is convinced that her background as a mother and a Girl Scout troop leader

will be helpful in coordinating Applefest. Since taking on her chamber executive director role in June 2018, she has continued to work with nineteen girl scouts in Delta’s Troop 15005. “If you can make it through Girl Scout cookies season,” she laughed, “you can make it through anything.”

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Look for familiar faces at Applefest By Don Benjamin This year’s Applefest will feature new events and 50 new vendors but there will be plenty of familiar faces as well. In addition to showcasing merchants, food trucks, and musicians, the annual celebration also provides a significant opportunity for local non-profit organizations to promote their services and, most importantly, recruit new volunteers. Use the vendor map in this edition of the DCI to locate nonprofits and visit their booths to sign up for a worthy cause. Front and center in the effort to recruit new members will be the Cedaredge Friends of the Library. The all-volunteer group will host their annual used book sale in the Lions Club Pavilion in the southeast corner of Cedaredge town park. The book sale is the Friends’ major fundraiser and a great place to

see library volunteers in action. While browsing through hundreds of used book and other media offerings, visitors can take time to join the Friends in their important work of supporting the library. Ask for a membership application at the book sale or pick the form up at the library. The newest nonprofit on the block, the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center (GMAEC), will also be seeking volunteers and supporters. Their booth will promote upcoming programs and sign up arts enthusiasts. Another arts group, the artists’ co-op Impressionz Gallery, will have a booth in front of their storefront on West Main Street. On Saturday, Oct. 6, GMAEC will host the Applefest Community Dance from 7-10 p.m. The dance will be held in the newly renovated arts building at the corner of West Main Street and SW 2nd Avenue.

Speaking of renovations, the Surface Creek Animal Shelter will be touting their newly remodeled facility and their thrift shop as well as seeking donations and signing up volunteers at their booth. Veterans can learn about organizations devoted to their welfare by visiting booths hosted by the American Legion Post #24 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9221. The VFW post is responsible for placing American flags along Main Street. The Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church thrift store is always seeking volunteers and they’ll be welcoming visitors at their booth near their store location on West Main Street. Also the Abraham Connection and HopeWest will be operating booths to promote their services and recruit volunteers. The Abraham Connection provides a homeless shelter in Delta and HopeWest provides hospice, palliative care, and grief support throughout the region. A Little Help, which provides services to help senior citizens remain in their homes, will host a booth. The organization is already active in the North Fork area and they are expanding to Surface Creek and Delta with a Service Saturday event on Oct. 27. They are seeking volunteers to help seniors with household and yard chores. The Cedaredge Tree Board and the Cedaredge Community Garden will be promoting their services and seeking volunteers. Service organizations will also be represented at Applefest. Delta Kappa Gamma’s women educators society and the Girl Scouts of Colorado will host a booth. Members of the Surface Creek Valley Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Cedaredge will be in town park. The Rotary Club will be selling apple pies as part of their annual fundraiser. The Cedaredge Rod & Gun Club will host a booth to invite visitors to join

them in promoting firearm safety. ARC of West Central Colorado (an advocacy group for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities) will be at the southwest corner of the food court. The Teens Against Suicide (TAS) booth will also be in the food court area. Along West Main Street, the American Disaster Relief organization will be at space 37 and the Delta County Ambulance District at space 141. And, of course, with the mid-term elections only a month away, local political organizations will be represented at Applefest. The Delta County Republican Central Committee, the Libertarian Party of Delta County, and the Delta County Democratic Party will all be represented.

Country Store offers baked goods, treasures Elberta Rebekah Lodge #106 will hold its Country Store right in the middle of Applefest activity — in the lodge hall located at 3rd and Main. The Country Store will be open Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring a variety of household items and bargain-priced treasures. Baked goods, including homemade pies, will also be offered for sale. In keeping with Applefest, an assortment of apple pies will be available. There will also be a yard/bake sale on Friday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Rebekahs raise funds to maintain their building and to donate money for virtually every worthy charitable cause in Surface Creek Valley. Their fraternal organization cares for those in need among the lodge and also for the needs of others in the wider community.

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Applefest menu includes food trucks, local restaurants and nonprofits By Don Benjamin There will be plenty of food truck vendors situated along the north edge of Cedaredge Town Park to accommodate Applefest visitors. But treats will also be served by local nonprofit organizations and Cedaredge’s many bricks and mortar restaurants will also be

open for business. The festival will kick off on Thursday, Oct.4, with the Cedaredge Volunteer Fire Department’s 5-Alarm Chili Cook-Off with judging from 4-5 p.m. and serving from 5-8 p.m. Sample chili for a donation at the town fire station at the intersection of SW 2nd Avenue

What the heck is a beer stein holding challenge? By Don Benjamin A new event at this year’s Applefest will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, in the beer garden adjacent to the SW 5th Street side of the Cedaredge town park. It’s billed as a “stein holding challenge.” So what the heck is it? There is a U.S. Steinholding Association (no kidding) and according to their website: “Steinholding is a traditional Bavarian strength contest in which competitors hold a full one-liter beer stein out in front of their bodies with a straight arm, parallel to the ground. You go as long as you can and the last (person) hoisting is the winner.” There are detailed rules which we assume the Applefest organizers will strictly enforce, more or less. Saturday’s Applefest contest is open to men and women with each gender competing to win their own case of Snow Capped Cider provided by Cedaredge’s AppleShed. According to the Steinholding Association, the current U.S. men’s record is 21 minutes, 5 seconds. However the association reports that a typical guy usually lasts between 3-5 minutes, with women averaging 1-2 minutes in sanctioned events. No word on whether the Cedaredge event is a sanctioned competition but it’s bound to be fun.

While it is interesting to see holders demonstrate their strength, the real entertainment will probably be watching the tortured expressions on the faces of competitors as they strain to keep their wobbling steins from succumbing to gravity.

and South Grand Mesa Drive (Hwy 65). On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Cedaredge Future Farmers of America (FFA) will offer a pancake breakfast at the Masonic Hall, 200 West Main Street. Breakfast will be served on the south side of the building from 7:30-10:30 a.m. The cost is $7 for all you can eat pancakes with ham and sausage, juice and coffee. Kids under five eat free. Throughout Applefest on Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7, the Surface Creek Valley Lions Club will host a cook-out near the town park pavilion from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. And the Cedar Mesa Community Club will be serving good food at Pioneer Town from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at a spot adjacent to the Indian Museum. Also the Cedaredge Rebekah Lodge #106 will offer a country store bake sale at the corner of NW 3rd Street and West Main Street.

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Cedaredge venues amplify music in the park Applefest brings together over 200 vendors, apple orchards, local businesses, artists and musicians Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7. In addition to two days of live music in the park, RJ’s Steakhouse, The Old Slaughterhouse Music Hall and Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center are hosting evening concerts. RJ’s gets the party started with an Applefest music preview party hosted by Bittersweet Highway. This singer-songwriter duo of Rene’ Janiece and Wayne McKinzie performs Friday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Toaster will be on the patio Saturday beginning at 8 p.m. The Old Slaughterhouse Music Hall at 230 E. Main Street hosts familyfriendly concerts on Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 8 p.m. with a $6 cover charge for all ages. On Sunday, Oct. 7, a combination of coolest ride show and pin-up girl contest

will feature a variety of vehicles and a competition to select models for the Old Slaughterhouse 2019 calendar. The car show has been expanded with a kids’ section to include go-karts. At the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center, Starr’s Guitars is pleased to sponsor The Scones for a community dance Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. General admission is $10. After nearly a decade of performing all over the West with their “60s infused” rock group the Strolling

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to the already infectious grooves and lush, tight harmonies The Scones are known for. At Cedaredge Town Park, you’ll be able to enjoy free music throughout the day both Saturday and Sunday. Check out this great line-up:

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Saturday 10:00 Dan Morgan Cedaredge 11:00 Brian Kalinec Houston, Texas Noon Kirby Kelley Sherman, Texas 1:00 Victoria Woodworth Nashville, Tennessee 2:00 Bittersweet Highway Jaroso, Colorado 3:00 Irene Kelley Nashville, Tennessee 4:00 Ordinary Elephant Everywhere, USA

Sunday 8:30 Worship service 10:00 Ellen Stapenhorst Paonia 11:00 Shelley Rae Cedaredge Noon Michael Teague Huntington Beach, Calif. 1:00 Mary Kleinsorge Delta 2:00 Eric Stucky Nashville, Tennessee 3:00 Dawson Springs Band Cedaredge

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Book sale will be ‘biggest, baddest’ yet Friends of the Cedaredge Public Library will again host their giant Applefest book sale Saturday and Sunday at Lions Pavilion in Town Park.

FFA pancake breakfast will get you going Breakfast featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes with ham, sausage, juice and coffee will be served at the Masonic Hall both Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy a hearty breakfast from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The cost is $7 per person. The breakfast is a primary fundraiser for the Cedaredge FFA Alumni. Proceeds support FFA Chapter activities and fund alumni scholarships for graduating CHS seniors.

The library also invites you to celebrate Applefest with a story and walk along the Surface Creek Trail! The October StoryWalk® book on the Surface Creek Trail is “Little Apple Goat” by Caroline Jayne Church. Little Apple Goat is ordinary in every way — except for one. Instead of munching on oats or grass or laundry left on the line, she

All genres, children’s books, music, DVDs and more are available at rock bottom prices. Get a good deal and support your library! The book sale will be located at the Lions Pavilion on the southeast corner of the park on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

prefers to eat fruit from the orchard. But one stormy night, all of the fruit trees in the orchard are destroyed. Time passes, and then something mysterious begins to happen on the farm. Find out how the story goes on the Surface Creek Trail in October. Then, visit the Cedaredge Library for a takehome craft related to the story.

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Applefest 2018 features a new junior rodeo By Don Benjamin While most of this week’s sprawling Applefest celebration will seem familiar, there is one new event that will appeal to youngsters. This year a junior rodeo has been added to the early activities leading up to the traditional weekend of music, food, and vendor booths. The first annual “Rising Stars Little

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Jody and Jesse Sheffield are both professional rodeo hands who work with aspiring riders and their horses. In the past they have sponsored and staged rodeo events for adults. “For Applefest we wanted to do something for kids,” Jody said, “And we want to encourage all kids to participate not just kids who have horses.” She went on to explain that the Friday rodeo will include activities for riders and non-riders of all ages from kids who are seven and under to age sixteen. “Kids can ride or participate on foot. Or families and kids can just come to watch.” There will be a $2 admission fee for spectators which will be donated to the Little Sprouts Preschool in Cedaredge. There will be a variety of opportunities for participants. Some events are free and others require an entry fee. Entry forms can be obtained online at the couple’s website (www.jmoneyhorses.com, click on

events.) Although mail-in forms were previously accepted with Oct. 1 postmarks, forms must now be printed out and turned in in-person at the Saddle Club on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 5-7 p.m. For questions, call Jody at 801-388-3276. Friday’s events include barrel racing, boot race, goat tying, flag race and pole bending. See the website and entry form to learn which events are for horse and rider and which are for kids on foot. Also be aware that some events are free and some require an entry fee.

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View vintage vehicles If your taste tends toward wheels, Applefest offers multiple opportunities to view vintage vehicles. Vintage motorcycles will be displayed along SW 2nd Street on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. And classic cars and tractors can be seen on the Pioneer Town grounds on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Your $2 entry fee includes Applefest parking and a visit to the

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historical village that also serves as the welcome center for the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway. Further east, the Old Slaughterhouse at 230 East Main Street will be hosting a “Coolest Ride Show” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cars, trucks, bikes, go-karts, and rock crawlers will be on display in conjunction with a “Pin Up Girl Contest.”

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For 12 years, volunteers from the congregation of Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church have been working with the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce and town police to provide nighttime security for Applefest. Among those who will help out this year are (left to right) Dale Lindstrom, Bob Hardman, Geno Moorman, Bill Snyer, Keith Loucks, Jean Gaudot, Tom Branton, and church pastor, Dennis Scroggins.

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Cedar Mesa Club will be cookin’ at car show Once again this year the women of the Cedar Mesa Community Club will be serving up their popular breakfast burritos, baked goods, burgers and brats at the Pioneer Town Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 6, during Cedaredge’s Applefest celebration. The club ladies are famous for their delicious muffins, brownies, turnovers, cookies, pies, and breads, not to mention their breakfast burritos. All of these, plus hot coffee, will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. adjacent to the Indian Museum in Pioneer Town. The hot and yummy and ever-popular breakfast burritos will be available all morning, or until they’re gone. At 11:30 they’ll fire up the grill to offer a lunch of hamburgers or bratwurst and all the fixin’s, along with pop, water, chips, and cookies. Lunch will be served from 11:30 until 1:30. The baked goods, coffee, pop and water will be for sale all day until the car show closes down for the awards program at 2:30. The proceeds from sales at the Pioneer Town booth will help with the club’s nonprofit activities as a 501(c)3

organization. Throughout the year the club supports and donates to Surface Creek Community Services (local food bank), Friends of the Cedaredge Animal Shelter, Hilltop Domestic Violence Services, holiday food baskets, angel giving tree, community Christmas dinner, and other worthy charities, plus giving generous scholarships each spring to graduating high school students. This year the club members are also raising money to renovate their little clubhouse on Peach Road. It was built in 1949 and has served its members and the Cedar Mesa community well, but is in sore need of some updating to better serve as a community gathering place. Members are in the process of searching for grants and benefactors to help with this project. At present there is a $100 match challenge on the table from one of the club’s generous supporters, who is hoping that this will motivate others to step up to add to the building fund coffers. Donations may be sent to Cedar Mesa Community Club, PO Box 433, Cedaredge, CO 81413, and will be gratefully receipted.

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2018 Applefest Schedule Thursday, October 4

Cedaredge Fire Department Chili Cook Off at Cedaredge Fire Station 4:00 p.m. Judging starts / 5:00-8:00 p.m. Serving - All Donations Accepted

Friday, October 5

Vendor Appreciation - Beer Garden 5:00-6:00 p.m. Music Preview Party at RJ’s Steakhouse hosted by Bittersweet Highway 6:30-9:30 p.m. Rodeo presented by J$ Cattle Company 7:00-9:00 p.m. Concert at The Old Slaughterhouse 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 6

Cedaredge FFA Pancake Breakfast at Masonic Hall 7:30-10:30 a.m. $7 (All you can eat pancakes, w/ ham, sausage, juice & coffee) Kids under 6 eat free Applefest 5K (sponsored by Boy Scouts) at Town Park 8:00-9:30 a.m. Applefest 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Classic Car/ Tractor Show at Pioneertown 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entry forms available at Pioneer Town or pioneertown.org Outhouse Stufﬁng Contest 2:00 p.m. at The Pondy Sponsored by Double J Applefest Stein Holding Challenge at Beer Garden 3:00 p.m. Concert at The Old Slaughterhouse 8:00 p.m. Concert at Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center featuring The Scones 8:00-11:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 7

Cedaredge FFA Pancake Breakfast at Masonic Hall 7:30-10:30 a.m. $7 (All you can eat pancakes, w/ ham, sausage, juice,& coffee) kids under 6 eat free Non-Denominational Church Services at Town Park 8:30-9:30 a.m. Applefest 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Coolest Ride Truck, Car, & Bike Show at The Old Slaughterhouse 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Pin Up Girl Contest at The Old Slaughterhouse 3:00 p.m. Judging will begin, and all winners will be photographed for next year’s calendar. Max participants is 30 girls so hurry and sign up at www.theoldslaughterhousemusichall.com

Special Attractions

Vintage Motorcycles at SW 2nd St. / Saturday only Heritage Highlight at SW 2nd St./ Sunday only- Scottish Bagpipes & Dancers/ Karen Singers Rob Ellen (Scotland) at GMAEC Stage Saturday & Sunday Cedaredge Public Library Book Sale at The Pavilion in the park Valley Lions Club Cookout Near the Pavilion in the park 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cedar Mesa Community Club serving up good food at Pioneertown 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Country Store Bakesale @ Cedaredge Rebekah Lodge #106 Corner of 3rd & Main

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