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City of Delta grants first brew pub license; denies liquor store renewal BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Approval of a liquor license for the newly-reopened CB’s Tavern proved to be the most straightforward action Delta City Council took on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The lengthy meeting was marked by three public hearings on liquor licenses. The tavern at 334 Main Street in Delta recently reopened under the management of TC Ventures, which is jointly owned by local residents Fred Carson and Cecelia Tafoya. The second hearing concerned the city’s first brew pub license, which was granted unanimously to Stoik Beverage Company at 1064 S.

Main Street. Owners William Tedrow and Stephan Snydstrup said they will be making some renovations to the building prior to opening their new establishment. The brew pub must also comply with state and federal regulations concerning the manufacture and sale of alcohol. Renovation of the building will include a small kitchen, brewing area, cold storage, seating area and outdoor patio seating. Tedrow, a resident of Arvada, said he and his partner chose Delta for their venture after looking for a bigger city on the Western Slope without a brew pub. He and his wife, a teacher, want

to move their kids from the Front Range to a quieter community. Snydstrup is from Palisade, where Tedrow also lived at one time. “Our focus is on being a tasting room, not a restaurant, not a bar,” Tedrow told council members. At a brew pub, food must account for just 15 percent of total sales. A “needs and desires” survey garnered favorable results from nearby residents and businesses. The third public hearing addressed a liquor license renewal application for Green Valley Liquors, 750 Main Street. Staff recommended LIQUOR LICENSES TO A3

Commissioners to Kalenak: The county is moving forward BY ANNETTE BRAND Staff Writer

On Jan. 22, JoAnn Kalenak, president of Delta County Citizen Report, was back before Commissioners Don Suppes and Mike Lane to reiterate her concerns about Elyse Casselberry. Casselberry, county community and economic developer, is also under contract with the Town of Collbran. In previous meetings, Kalenak accused Casselberry of “moonlighting” on her county position and “probable time theft fraud.” Kalenak, who calls herself “a constituent and government watchdog,” said, “It is clear to me — as it should be clear to you — that Ms. Casselberry’s contract with the Town of Collbran is not in the best interest of Delta County and the commissioners’ failure to act is a violation of the public trust.” Kalenak said many local residents believe their trust has been violated in the mat-

ter. Kalenak said, “Bottom line, this practice is unlawful and administrator [Robbie] LeValley is sanctioning the practice, by way of her co-signature on Casselberry’s time sheets, as is the Board of County Commissioners by not holding everyone involved responsible.” Kalenak further said, “Please understand, Commissioners, I expect a responsible resolution to this matter from the Board of County Commissioners that promotes fair, honest and equitable treatment and policies for all Delta County employees while prioritizing the public’s interests.” When Kalenak’s complaints surfaced in December, the commissioners said they were aware of the contract Casselberry had with Town of Collbran for eight hours a week providing consultant work in administration and planning. They have repeatedly praised the work, com-

Austin man killed in rollover accident BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Michael Johnson, 43, of Austin, died as the result of a traffic accident Friday, Jan. 25. The accident occurred on Highway 92 near the intersection with 1900 Road east of Delta at about 7:40 a.m. Johnson was a passenger in a 1998 Ford pickup driven by Brittney Barbee, 22, also of Austin. She sustained serious injuries and was transported to Delta County Memorial Hospital. Johnson was also transported to DCMH, where he was declared dead. The Colorado State Patrol reports that Barbee was eastbound on Highway 92 when she lost control of her

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vehicle. The pickup went off the south edge of the roadway, struck a delineator post, returned to the roadway and went off the north edge into the median where it began to roll. Johnson, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle. A 2001 Oldsmobile sedan headed westbound on Highway 92 struck debris from the Ford. The driver, a 43-yearold male from Cedaredge, was not injured. According to the Colorado State Patrol, drugs and alcohol were not involved. The investigation is continuing. Traffic was detoured around the scene of the accident for several hours Friday morning.

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petency and integrity of both Casselberry and LeValley. Don Suppes, chair of the county commissioners, told Kalenak, “Elyse Casselberry is an exempt employee. Her work with Collbran is not a conflict of interest. There is nothing unlawful about this matter. This is a non-issue with the Board of County Commissioners. The commissioners have received zero complaints — no one has come forward with complaints about Elyse Casselberry. “We are moving forward,” Commissioner Suppes said.

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Winter fun

Cooper Rist toasts marshmallows over a ﬁre pit placed on the snow at Crawford State Park. The park hosted a variety of winter activities on Saturday, Jan. 26, including sledding, cross-country skiing and ice ﬁshing. Hot dogs, hot chocolate and marshmallows were available to all who participated.

City council wrestles with medical marijuana licensing BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

A deadlocked city council has left licensing requirements for medical marijuana facilities in the City of Delta unresolved. If an answer isn’t found — and fairly quickly — state regulations will take effect and any attempt to exert local control will be lost. That includes a cap of two on each type of license, a point on which there’s been no disagreement among council members. The agenda for their Jan. 22 meeting included the second reading of two ordinances, one on zoning for medical marijuana and the other on licensing. Upon approval, both would take effect 30 days after publication in the Delta County Independent. The zoning ordinance passed 3-1 with little discussion. The dissenting vote was cast by Mayor Ron Austin; council member Christopher Ryan was absent. “I only hope we’ve covered all the bases we need to cover,” said council member Gerald Roberts. Licensing regulations proved to be more controver-

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area resumed regular operations on Monday, Jan. 28. Superintendent Bruce Noble thanked winter visitors for their patience and their willingness to care for their public lands. Aside from full trash cans and messy restrooms, both sites weathered the shutdown well. “Special thanks go to J&K Services of Gunnison for their donation of in-kind services to clean restrooms along Highway 50,” said Superintendent Noble. “We had many offers of assistance from the local communities and we appreciate all that support.”

sial, with citizens Orval Proctor and Scott Schaible continuing to voice their objections. Both urged council members to take their time and do more research. Schaible said the council’s 3-2 votes are “hijacking” the city and the city council. Mayor Austin reiterated his concern about the ability to purchase 2 ounces of marijuana-infused edibles every 24 hours, which he believes could lead to “stockpiling.” “Until that process is restricted I can not support or condone the enabling of this activity in our community and I feel very strongly about that,” he said, adding that he has no concerns about the legitimate use of medical marijuana. Although state law already prohibits possession of more than 2 ounces of marijuana, council member Kevin Carlson wondered if the city could limit the frequency of purchases. He would also like to limit the type of facility, to reflect the size of our community. The state licensing structure places medical marijuana centers into one of three categories, depending on the

Real estate sales drop

An annual report issued by Heritage Title Company indicates the number of real estate transactions in Delta County decreased slightly in 2018. There were 1,059 sales for the year compared to 1,073 in 2017. In total dollar volume, 2018 reported $223 million in real estate sales, a 15 percent increase from 2017. The largest 2018 sale was $3.3 million for a 3,800acre ranch sold by Farm Credit in Cedaredge. Foreclosure activity continues to diminish. Filings in Delta County dropped 38 percent from 87 in 2017 to 54 in 2018. Looking forward, the real estate sector could slow more in 2019 when faced with low inventories and the possibility of rising mortgage rates.

number of patients — 1-300, 301-500 and 501 or more. After a motion was made to adopt the licensing regulations on second reading, Roberts said he would be voting nay. “I realize the citizens of the City of Delta did pass on this, but the conversations I am having with people that I represent are saying no. That’s the will of the people I represent who have talked to me.” With council member Christopher Ryan absent, and Austin voting nay with Roberts, the vote was split 2-2. McConaughy quickly reviewed the city charter before determining there was nothing to preclude reconsideration of the ordinance on second reading. The presence of all five council members would eliminate the possibility of a tie vote. At the next meeting on Feb. 5, McConaughy promised to have answers to two lingering questions — the ability of the city to limit the type of facility and the ability of the city to limit the frequency of purchases. “Until there’s a majority vote to deny this ordinance, we can try again,” he said.

GOP reorganizes Delta County Republican Central Committee is holding its biennial organizational meeting Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Surface Creek Community Church located at 21987 Austin Road in Austin. The purposes of this meeting are to elect executive officers and conduct other business as outlined by the state GOP guidelines. This is an open meeting and all may attend. For more information contact Roger Bentley at 970-874-1114 or Fred McKee at 856-7513.

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LETTERS Think about the little guy Dear Editor: With the new law allowing grocery stores to sell full strength beer, please think about the little guy. The grocery store has a staff that is paid to order, check in, stock and sell their beer and groceries already. When they sell full strength beer, any increase in sales will result in nothing but more profit to the corporate office. There will be no increase in payroll or jobs, so there is no local monetary gain. On the flip side, local privately owned liquor stores depend heavily on full strength beer sales. The sales lost will eventually result in cuts to employee hours and loss of jobs, in addition to DELTA COUNTY

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the loss of money retained in the local economy. I personally know some of these store owners buy their groceries and cars locally, and use local contractors to build their homes. I know everyone says the liquor stores will survive. Everyone

also said the mom and pop gas stations would survive. How many are left? Again, I ask you to please think about this when you make your beer purchases. Thanks for listening. Paul Cross Delta

Protect Americans Dear Editor: It’s now obvious that the Democrats’ refusal to approve border security is only a ploy to oppose Trump. They moan about government workers not getting paid (I’m sorry about that) and possible effects to the food stamp program, when all they have to do to alleviate those problems is to approve Trump’s border security proposal. Yet they refuse. The president’s $5.7 billion proposal asks for only about 230 miles of barriers. (Currently there are about 600 miles of barriers along the 2,000mile border.) The rest is for technology, increased staffing, and humanitarian aid on both sides of the border. In 2006, then-Senators Obama, Clinton, and

Schumer voted in favor of 700 miles of border fencing (unfortunately, the approved act was never funded), but now, barriers are somehow “inhumane.” Walls, fences, and barriers work. (Thus elite politicians and actors have walled estates.) While walls can be breached, that difficulty gives border patrol agents increased time to reach the areas. Barriers funnel people into limited areas that can be patrolled more easily. Why has Congress, for decades, refused to protect American citizens from the negative effects of illegal immigration? Trump was elected because we’re tired of being ignored by both parties. Angie Many Eckert

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Court opens door to prioritize clean energy Dear Editor: When a lawsuit goes in your favor, you applaud the court’s decision. When it goes against your interests you generally vilify it but often with politically correct terms like “disappointed with the court’s decision.” The Colorado Court of Appeals gave millions of Coloradans hope in March 2017 that public health and safety would be prioritized over oil and gas development when it ruled in favor of the kids who bravely challenged the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The Court determined that the COGCC had been incorrectly interpreting the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Act (COGA) by applying a balancing test between two competing interests. The state appealed the decision, and the Colorado Supreme Court, however, reversed that decision last week. The higher court read the language of the COGA differently, and interpreted its intent differently. It ruled that the act’s intent, where the protection of public health and safety is concerned, is conditioned on the economic and technical feasibility to do so. The problem with this interpretation is: who determines technical and economic feasibility when oil and gas regulations are a self-governing/selfreporting framework? In other words, protecting public health and safety is not a priority if it costs the operator too much money. It’s therefore okay for these operations to degrade people’s

health, and slowly poison them and the environment if protections are not profitable. This type of thinking creates winners and losers. It creates a systemic disincentive to transitioning to a clean energy future that benefits everyone, not only the few. This thinking creates unwitting victims, with knee-jerk and misleading arguments such as the oil and gas industry will go out of business, workers will lose high paying jobs, people will go without heat, hot water, electricity, and more. Prioritizing protection of public health, safety and our environment is not impossible, and should be our greatest aspiration and goal. At the end of the day, when all is said and done, our health is all any of us has, whether rich or poor, urban or rural, young or old. We depend on our environment — the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. In November 2018, 1.1 million Coloradans voted for prioritizing public health and safety despite being outspent 40 to 1 by industry. What would have been the result if industry had not used its disproportionate resources to hang a cloud of fear over people? Thank you Colorado Supreme justices for making us all see that the Legislature must act this session to prioritize public health and safety. The Martinez case has shown us how critically important it is for the Legislature to act clearly and definitively, and how the words they choose

can foster victimization or liberate us all. If we believe in prosperity for all, and that we should not have to absorb costs and damages created and inflicted by others, then it is time to focus on transitioning to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable future, not creating loopholes that prevent us from reaching our potential. Natasha Léger Citizens for a Healthy Community Paonia

Schaible’s letters are appreciated Dear Editor: In response to the letters to the editor from Jay Stooksberry and Ryan Crick: I, too, am “just” a citizen of Delta County. However, the politics of the City of Delta affect all. I found the statements in their Jan. 23 letters to be most immature. I for one, appreciate the educational efforts from Scott Schaible’s letters regarding the myriad marijuana issues facing all of us. Without educating the citizens of these important issues, how could we make informed decisions when voting? It seems none of the city elected officials appear to want to educate anyone. By the way, in what universe has it ever been okay to breathe anything into our lungs but pure air? Diann Wilson Delta

Law enforcement blotter From the Delta Police Department (edited for length): Jan. 20: Officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of Palmer Street for an assault. Jon Michael Jeffryes, 47, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged harassment as an act of domestic violence and resisting arrest. Sean Lee Metheny, 33, of Delta was arrested and jailed on a warrant with a $750 bond. Officers responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Villa Street for a juvenile problem. Jan. 21: An officer responded to the 100 block of Columbia for a possible burglary. Code enforcement opened five cases for keeping of junk. David Michael Wilkins, 44, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged driving while license revoked, driving under the influence (alcohol) and violation of a protection order. Code enforcement issued a written warning to 617 Columbia Street for alleged keeping of junk and littering. Code enforcement issued written warnings to 616 Silver Street and 635 Columbia Street for keeping of junk. Jan. 22: Officers responded to a residence in the 1000 block of E. 5th Street for a possible drug overdose. Officers responded to the 1200 block of Main Street for a two-vehicle, non-injury accident. A 17-year-old female of Delta was issued a ticket for alleged speed unsafe for conditions. Both vehicles were driven from the scene. An officer responded to Delta County Memorial Hospital on a report of a hit and run accident. The “hit” vehicle was unoccupied at the time. Code enforcement identified code violations pertaining to travel homes in the 1500 block of H-25 Road and in the 400 block of W. 6th Street. Code enforcement issued eight written warnings pertaining to keeping of junk and littering in the 100 block of W. 6th Street. Code enforcement issued a warning for keeping of junk and abandoned vehicles to 656 Palmer Street. Jan. 23: An officer took a report of alleged theft at the Delta County Courthouse. An officer responded to Four Seasons River Inn, 676 Highway 50, for a theft. Officers responded to US Bank, 488 Highway 92, for a two-vehicle accident in front of the bank. Kendra Cheri Lehr, 23, of Eckert was arrested and jailed for alleged following too closely and driving under the influence (alcohol). No injuries were reported or observed. Both vehicles were driven from the scene. Code enforcement responded to a residence in the 1000 block of E. 5th Street

on a report of a nuisance animal. Code enforcement responded to a residence in the 1700 block of South Apple Drive on a report of possible animal poisoning. The suspicious food was bird seed. Jan. 24: An officer took a report of a possible missing person. The individual was located a short time later. Eleanor Keely Ballard received a verbal warning for dog running at large. Thomas William Zachary Faster, 23, of Delta was arrested and jailed on a warrant with a $3,000 bond. Code enforcement identified a code violation in the 900 block of Palmer Street. Jan. 26: Officers responded to Highway 92 at mile marker 4 to assist Colorado State Patrol with a two-vehicle accident involving injuries and blockage resulting in road closure. Officers responded to DCMH on a report of an assault. Derek Ross Bate, 18, of Hotchkiss was arrested and jailed for alleged third degree assault and possession of a controlled substance. Code enforcement issued a written warning for littering at 1345 Howard Street. Code enforcement issued a written notice to 809 Palmer Street for use of a travel home. Code enforcement issued a written notice pertaining to the use and location of a travel home at 1663 H-38 Road. Officers responded to a disturbance in the 1000 block of E. 7th Street. Jan. 26: Officers responded to a disturbance at 689 Highway 50. James Anthony Stockton, 23, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged third degree assault and resisting arrest. Officers assisted a person having a medical emergency in the 500 block of Columbia. Reminder: The charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. From the Delta County Sheriff’s Office (partial list): Jan. 22: A complaint was filed by a Delta area woman who received a $1,200 bill from Verizon for an account fraudulently set up in her name. Dispatch was contacted after a vehicle pulled into the driveway of a home on Deer Run Road near Delta and the driver fled from the scene. It was later determined the vehicle had probably been stolen. Deputies and the K9 team tracked the suspect down the hill, across the river and into a salvage yard. The search ended at nightfall without locating the suspect. Jan. 23: Deputies received a traffic accident on Back River Road near Hotchkiss. Investigation revealed the female driver had been the victim of domestic violence. Travis Carpenter

was arrested at his home on Back River Road and charged with three counts of violating a restraining order, second degree assault and domestic violence. At about 11:40 p.m., a deputy accompanied a Cedaredge officer to check out an audible alarm at Starr’s Guitars, 250 W. Main Street. After finding a door open, they moved through the store without encountering anything unusual. As they began to climb the stairs to the second floor, they heard voices. They identified themselves as law enforcement before encountering a female who said she occupied an apartment on that floor. They apologized for startling the woman and exited the building, making sure the doors were secured behind them. Jan. 24: Deputies were dispatched to an address on Alkali Basin Road to investigate illegal burning. Jan. 25: Deputies assisted the Colorado State Patrol with a traffic accident near the intersection of Highway 92 and 1900 Road. Michael Johnson was killed in the single-car rollover; the female driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to Delta County Memorial Hospital. At about 6:30 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of three missing parties near Electric Mountain Lodge. All parties were located with the assistance of Mesa County Search and Rescue and found to be in good health. Jan. 26: Deputies took a report of a burglary that occurred Jan. 21 on Pansy Road near Delta. The theft of narcotics was reported from a home on Surface Creek Road near Cedaredge. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Black Bridge Road near Paonia to conduct a welfare check on a man who was making suicidal and homicidal statements. Deputies conducted a welfare check on a suicidal male party at an address outside of Delta. The man was found to be in good health but was intoxicated. The Center for Mental Health was on scene for this incident. Jan. 27: Deputies responded to an address on Willow Road, Paonia, to assist the Center for Mental Health in placing a medical hold on a male party. He was transported to Delta County Memorial Hospital without incident. Trespassing and a possible theft were reported at a farm on Bull Mesa Road. The out-of-town homeowner was contacted by a neighbor asking about some pipe and a skid steer on the property. Investigation turned up a suspect, who took deputies to where the skid steer and five bundles of eight-inch pipe had been moved elsewhere on the property. Charges are pending.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Sheriff’s office announces 2019 Citizens’ Police Academy The Delta County Sheriff ’s Office is again offering a Citizens’ Police Academy for Delta County residents. The academy will take place at the Technical College of the Rockies every Thursday from March 7 through May 16. Classes will run from 6 to 9 p.m., depending on the topic. The academy is designed to provide the community with an overview of law enforce-

ment operations and to increase the level of understanding and cooperation between the community and officers. Topics include patrol, investigations, K-9, SWAT, crime scene investigation, dispatch, jail, traffic enforcement, traffic accident investigations, scenarios and more. Each cadet will get a ride-along with a deputy or sergeant. Class will be limited

to 20 cadets. Applications are available from the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office or its website, deltacounty.com/sheriff. All applicants must be residents of Delta County and 18 years or older. More information is available from the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office, 874-2000, or the instructor, Sergeant Gates Shaklee, gshaklee@deltacounty. com.

Vandalism closes restrooms BY PAT SUNDERLAND

School district weighs mill levy override question BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Delta County Joint School District #50 is considering asking voters for a mill levy override in November. Before making a final decision, the school district has contracted with EIS Solutions to gauge voter support and to develop strategies to ensure a successful campaign. Chalkbeat Colorado explains the difference between a mill levy and a mill levy override: The mill levy in a district sets the rate charged for property taxes. A portion of that rate is controlled by the state based on Colorado’s school funding for-

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mula. Districts that want to raise property taxes to collect more money than what the state set as their funding must ask voters for approval first. According to the Colorado Department of Education, 123 of the state’s 178 school districts have obtained voter approval for mill levy overrides. Delta County Joint School District #50 has identified two primary areas in need of additional funding beyond the mill levy — school safety and transportation. Aging of the school district’s bus fleet is a huge challenge. Due to budget constraints, the district was not able to purchase any buses from 2005 to 2014. State funding began to improve in 2014 and the district has been replacing the buses as the budget allows, but 45 of the district’s 52 route buses are 2001 models or older. Four of the eight large activity buses are 2004 models with over 190,000 miles. A new bus costs between $92,000 and $110,000. To address school safety, the school district is looking at restricting public access to one locked and secured entrance in each school. Additional security measures include interior

and exterior door locks, school resource officers and video surveillance. The school board has approved the expenditure of up to $40,000 for EIS’ campaign management services. Those services include coalition building, advertising, polling, messaging and encouraging voter participation.

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Due to vandalism, the restroom facilities in Confluence Park have been closed pending repairs. Wilma Erven, director of parks, recreation and golf for the City of Delta, estimates damages between $3,500 and $4,000. Fixtures were destroyed and electric hand dryers were damaged when they were jury-rigged to make them operate continuously in an effort to bump up the temperature. The tem-

Liquor licenses FROM PAGE A1 denial based upon four violations since a liquor license was first granted to the establishment in 2015. All were the result of state compliance checks. Three violations involved the sale of alcohol and/or tobacco to a minor; the fourth occurred on Christmas Day, when liquor sales are prohibited. Acting on a citizen complaint, criminal investigators from the state enforcement division obtained business records indicating Green Valley Liquors had $2,387 in sales on Christmas Day 2017. Also of concern to city staff was the veracity of the information contained in the renewal application. In response to a specific question, the owner, Venkata Alete,

indicated the liquor store had not been subject to any suspensions, revocations or denials. That’s not accurate, testified one of the two criminal investigators attending the public hearing. The state investigator detailed the fines, stipulations and suspensions associated with three of the four violations (the latest is pending). The investigator added that Green Valley Liquors had passed just one compliance check. Alete, who traveled from Denver for the hearing, said he keeps telling his employees not to sell to minors. Green Valley Liquors is the only liquor store he owns. Council unanimously denied renewal of the liquor license, which will expire on Feb. 28.

perature in the restrooms is normally maintained around 50°, Erven said. Since the restrooms will require upgrades, the city is moving forward with a modified remodel of the CDOTdesignated restroom near Fort Uncompahgre (pictured). Erven said Conservation Trust (lottery) funds are being used to redo the walls, paint, install new dividers and replace the fixtures that were destroyed. “We had planned a total remodel of that restroom if the sales tax had passed,” Erven said. “That did not happen as we all know, but the vandalism made it so that we had to do something. Unfortunately, having to use Conservation Trust funds cuts down on the amount of money we have to use for matching grants we might go for.” Erven said city crews are doing the repair work to cut down on the cost, so she isn’t certain when the facilities will re-open. “We work a bit on them every day,” she said. Anyone with information about these inci-

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a changed date, time or location. The latest registration entered by a resident is the one that will be used by Delta County Memorial Hospital. There are no call-in dates for making appointments. Anyone having trouble registering online at deltahospital.org may call Western Health Screenings at 1-800-4103225 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or Delta County Memorial Hospital – Paula Carter at 874-2299 or Kendra Dorr at 874-6411. Dates for Early Blood Draws Wednesday, Feb. 6 — Technical College of the Rockies building in Paonia, 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 — Cedaredge Civic Center, 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9 — DCMH oncology building classrooms in Delta, 6:30 to 10 a.m. both days. Dates for Health Fairs Wednesday, March 13, — Technical College of the Rockies building in Paonia, 6:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14 — Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta, 6:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 15 — Cedaredge Civic Center, 6:30 to 10 a.m. The health fairs in March will offer blood draws for health screens and free blood pressure screenings. The health fair in Delta on March 14 will also have healthrelated services and companies with displays at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Quest Diagnostics will be providing the health screen results in a booklet format to help health fair participants easily understand the meaning of each of the health

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During constituent time at their Jan. 22 meeting, Delta City Council members were urged to make safety improvements to Highway 92 sooner, rather than later, to avoid the possibility of another accident like the one that took place at the Maverik on Jan. 10. The accident involved five vehicles. Three parties were transported to the hospital, including the wife of the citizen who urged council to act. Council members agreed to ask the Colorado Department of Transportation to implement an access control plan that was developed with the future in mind. “We shouldn’t wait for another accident,” said council member Gerald Roberts.

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screen results. Delta County Memorial Hospital only accepts cash or checks for the blood work at the health fair events. No credit cards are accepted and there is no way for DCMH to bill various insurance companies. Fasting for 12 hours is required for all health screens requiring blood draws. Drink plenty of water and take medications as usual. One cup of coffee is permitted. For additional questions or if you are having difficulty with online registration call 8742291, 874-2298 or Jessica Good, 874-6411, jgood@ deltahospital.org.

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Registration opens for early blood draws, health fairs Delta County residents will want to mark their 2019 calendars for Delta County community-wide health fairs which include early blood draw events in early February or health fairs in mid-March in Paonia, Cedaredge and Delta. Delta County Memorial Hospital Volunteers and Lions clubs in Delta, Cedaredge and Paonia will be partnering in the annual community health fair events again. There will be no price increases on the cost of any of the blood work in 2019. Online registration through the hospital website is available for early blood draws or health fairs at deltahospital.org. Appointments will reduce wait times and eliminate long lines on event days. Just click on the health fair heart artwork on the home page and residents will immediately be connected to an online registration process that is very user friendly. Residents may select a location in Paonia, Cedaredge or Delta and a date for early blood draw events during early February or health fairs scheduled for mid-March. If something occurs where there is a change in plans after a resident has pre-registered through the hospital website, there is an opportunity to just re-register for

dents is asked to call the Delta Police Department at 874-7676.

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The artwork of Susan Blackstock is being exhibited in the Delta Community Center at 247 Meeker Street.

The art of Susan Blackstock Susan Blackstock is a Colorado native who grew up on the Western Slope. From a young age she has loved capturing the essence of a person or a place in a drawing or painting. She majored in

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art at Western State University and also earned a degree from Bethel School of Nursing in Colorado Springs. Blackstock works in a variety of mediums including photography, pen, pencil, oil and acrylic paints. She finds working with watercolors both beautiful and very challenging. She continues to perfect her art through classes, workshops and other educational opportunities. In addition to her fine art, she is an accomplished photographer. Blackstock says, “Creativity, lighting, composition and a subject matter one can be passionate about are important qualities in both painting and photography and

skills learned in one area translate to the other.” The Delta Senior Citizens are delighted to host a show of Susan Blackstock’s work in the dining hall of the Delta Community Center. Located at 247 Meeker Street, the 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 p.m. Lunch is served at noon in the hall. Donation for lunch is $3.50 for those 60 years old and older on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and $3 on Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome and encouraged to view this impressive display of the work of Susan Blackstock.

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Domestic violence support group meets in Delta A domestic violence support group meets Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The group will focus on support for individuals who are experiencing domestic violence and are interested in receiving resources to break the cycle of violence. The purpose of this group is to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can process their experiences and develop healthier and more fulfilling lives. The group will use the curriculum, “Essential Beginnings.” A children’s support group is provided for ages 5-11; child care is available for children 4 and younger. Please call 970-7732252 for more information and to register.

Senior CommUnity meals are served at four dining sites in Delta County — Cedaredge Community Center (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday), Delta Senior Center (Monday-Wednesday-Friday), Hotchkiss Senior Center (Monday-Wednesday-Friday) and Paonia Senior Citizen Center (Monday-Wednesday-Friday). Meals on Wheels are also delivered from each location. More information is available by calling the Cedaredge meal site, 856-3636; the Delta meal site, 874-5302; Hotchkiss Senior Center, 872-3494; and Paonia Senior Citizen Center, 527-3435. The menu through Feb. 28 follows: Friday, Feb. 1 — Roast pork loin, whipped sweet potatoes, cauliflower, whole wheat roll and peach cobbler. Monday, Feb. 4 — Shepherd’s pie, cabbage and carrots, honey fruit salad, wheat roll and cherry crisp. Tuesday, Feb. 5 — Ham and broccoli casserole, peas and pearl onions, orange spinach berry salad, cornbread and baked apple slices. Wednesday, Feb. 6 — Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, California blend veggies, kidney bean salad, wheat roll and pineapple right-side-

up cake. Thursday, Feb. 7 — Beef and sausage lasagna, tossed salad, green beans, garlic breadstick and tropical fruit. Friday, Feb. 8 — Liver and onions or beef patty with carrot and onion gravy, tomato soup, scalloped potatoes, carrots and honey fruit dessert. Monday, Feb. 11 — Potato-crusted cod, coleslaw, potato wedges, whole wheat roll and blueberry crisp. Tuesday, Feb. 12 — Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, tomato wedges, bell pepper/carrot/onion, whole wheat roll and deluxe banana pudding. Wednesday, Feb. 13 — Fettuccine alfredo, Italian chicken breast, garlic bread, candied bacon Brussels sprouts and chocolate oatmeal no bake cookie. Thursday, Feb. 14 — Roast turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, green salad, California blend veggies, whole wheat roll and applesauce cake. Friday, Feb. 15 — Chili con carne with cheddar cheese and diced onion, cornbread, tossed salad and ice cream. Monday, Feb. 18 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, minestrone soup, Italian vegetables, home-

made breadstick and pears. Tuesday, Feb. 19 — Chicken enchilada casserole, Spanish rice, cheesy vegetable soup, hot black bean salad and pineapple tidbits. Wednesday, Feb. 20 — Beef stew, mandarin spinach salad, whole wheat roll and honey fruit dessert. Thursday, Feb. 21 — Liver and onions or beef patty with carrot and onion gravy, scalloped potatoes, carrots, tomato soup and honey fruit dessert. Friday, Feb. 22 — Baked ham, ovenbrowned potatoes, confetti pea salad, broccoli, sweet potato roll and lemon pie cookie bar. Monday, Feb. 25 — Barbecue pork on a bun, potato wedges, pineapple coleslaw, southern baked beans and ice cream. Tuesday, Feb. 26 — Pepperoni and beef pizza, calico vegetable salad, zucchini/tomatoes/onion and pineapple. Wednesday, Feb. 27 — Beef tips with mushroom sauce over brown rice, green beans, V8 juice, breadstick, peaches and PBOK cookie. Thursday, Feb. 28 — Ham and beans, cornbread, cottage cheese and pears, parsley carrots and oatmeal raisin cookie.

Put the mark of love on your valentines

Love once again is in the mail and bound for Loveland and Colorado! Loveland, CO 80538 has the biggest valentine remailing program of any community in the world, in which people request the postmark of the special love-themed named post office and community. (Others include Valentine, NE 69201; Romance, AR 72136; Loving, NM 88256; Romeo, MI 8065 and Juliette, GA 31046.) Besides the popular LOVELAND valentine pictorial postmark, each envelope and postcard is also stamped with a

BIRTHS Heather Queen and Jonathon Alonzo of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Addison Nevaeh Alonzo, born Jan. 15, 2019, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches in length. Logan and Rebecca Lehigh of Montrose are the parents of a daughter, Emma Rae Lehigh, born Jan. 15, 2019, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 inches in length. Callie Comerer and Mitch Jones of Eckert are the parents of a daughter, Emilia Braelynn Jones, born at 4:57 a.m. Jan. 15, 2019, at Blooming Babies Birth Cen-

special Loveland souvenir cachet or art design and love verse. The community and chamber of commerce host an annual contest to select the special cachet and love verse. To have valentines remailed with the Loveland postmark, enclose your pre-stamped, preaddressed envelopes (envelopes should each have 50-cent postage (55 cents as of Jan. 27); postcards should have 35cent postage). Add extra postage for heavier/odd shaped and square valentines. Mail in a large stamped envelope or

package with postage to: Postmaster Attention Valentines 446 E. 29th St. Loveland, CO 80538

You can save the cost of the extra stamps and envelopes, however. Judy Anderson, a former resident of Loveland, has arranged drop boxes in businesses around Delta County to make it easy to send a valentine with the Loveland postmark. Simply drop off your card, fully addressed with the appropriate postage, and it will be delivered to Loveland for a special cachet on the envelope. Valentines will be picked up at the following locations: Cedaredge Food Town, Feb. 4; Crawford Post Office, Feb. 6; and Paonia Post ter in Grand Junction. Office, Feb. 9. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21.125 inches in length. She has four siblings, Annalicia, 17; Merielle, 15; Alyssa, 13; and Brady, 2. Megan and Trey Waske of Paonia are the parents of a son, Raymond J. Waske IV, born Jan. 18, 2019, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19.75 inches in length. Chase and Jamie Roeber of Paonia are the parents of a son, Antonius W. Roeber, born Jan. 19, 2019, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21.5 inches in length.

Take your child to the library

Saturday, Feb. 2, is National Take Your Child to the Library Day. Kids are invited to Delta Library for a day of crafts, storytimes, and fun. A popular children’s book will be read every hour at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. There will be a special appearance of a beloved storybook character at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. The craft table will be set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Solar class at DHS expects delays tors are like ‘Oh they are licensed. It’s good,’ but students did it so they About a year ago at have to be checked by Delta High School the an inspector to be sure solar class installed solar everything is okay. We panels on campus with have no idea when the the intention of being inspectors are going to able to be used right come.” away. With about two The solar panels by the months of work put into end of the phase three, the solar installation, done in March, will save the school money on the electric bill by powering the science building and even some of the main building. Jocy Trevizo, a student who was in the solar class, explained her opinion on them not working: “It’s disappointing to find out that we can’t use the solar panels because we really put in our best effort and we tried really hard to get it done as soon as possible so it can be used. There were days where we had to be outside freezing, but that Screenshot of class from YouTube installation video at https://www.youtube. didn’t stop us from getcom/watch?v=DCpasaT0pQQ&feature=youtu.be. ting our job done!”

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they are still unable to be used. Mr. Graves, the solar teacher, explains the reason they are not up: “They are not hooked up, so the issue is that because the installation was all done by students, it wasn’t done by a company. The inspector has

to actually check all of our work and the inspector is in Denver and normally they just come for any school electrical project. Normally the school district hires a company that has a license and they have all the certifications, and so when they do the work, inspec-

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All-State vocalists

Nearly 1,800 vocalists in Colorado auditioned for All-State Choir. Three seniors from Delta — Stephanie Kleinsorge, Shanaya Deuschle and Beki Atchley — were among those selected to participate in either the women’s choir or the mixed honor choir. Rehearsals will be held in Denver Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, with the ﬁnal concert scheduled at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

DHS launches GEAR UP program

ROAR award winners

Lincoln presents ROAR awards Lincoln Elementary celebrated ROAR award winning students at the second quarter ROAR assembly on Friday, Jan. 18. Students receive these awards by being nominated by a teacher for showing ROAR behavior: respectful, on task, always safe and responsible. Congratulations to the following students: Kindergarten — Marlee Hardin, Henacee Sanchez, Ashlynn Felix, Zoe Springer, Olivia Ortega, Aden Zamora, Brody Teal, Mason Roberts, Jackson Maigatter, Robert Tuttle, Emerson Harris, Eh Paw, Otter Magtutu, Brooke Garrison, Kayden Moore, Sansa Fellhauer, Forest Reeves, Kora Graff, Colton DeOnier, Bren Bean, Alex Herredia. First grade — Adi Ware, Valeria Gutierrez Valdez, Jacqueline Ponce, Hadlee Whitaker, Ashton McFadden, Leo De Anda, Adrien Dix, Gustavo Bernal, Ivan Calderon, Sydney Luna, Jackson Brooks, Desiree Gersh,

Davia Marks, Emmet Varner, Griffin Clark, Sophia Leon, Tatum Kalana, Hadlee Whitaker, Jocelyn Aragon. Second grade — Bryttzel Mendoza, Ariana Vieyra, Elly Payne, Aaliyah Salas, Jesus Barajas Lopez, Coalby Carney, Justin Stickles, Preston Farnsworth, Harley McCourt, Jason Weaver, Adara Harrison, Lucas Trevino, Isaac Mendiola, Riley Tyner, Rhys Shomler, Molly Morfitt, Brenda Luna Diaz. Third grade — Claire Butler, Bianca Asavei, Teyla McCart, Isabella Lopez, Trevor Garrison, Jaydem Garcia, Yahir Carrasco, Julian Rapozo, Noah Kehmeir, Janelle Christie, Marcos Mendoza, Sophie Harris, Izaya Manzaneres, Hailey Lopez, Carlos Lobato, Jonnie Rule, Olivia Lozano, That Thay Lay, Luz Diaz. Fourth grade — Sheylen Downs, Lilian Sharkey, First Wright, Owen Clay, Adan Macias, Cutter Ferganchick, Angel

Calderon, Kimari Stevens, Ema Ball, Layne Sanchez, Corbin Ortega, Mary Castle, David Duncan, Abigail McFadden, Owen Todd, Second Wright, Sarai Reyes Torres. Fifth grade — Erica Dressel, Vanesa Ramirez,

Alisson Garcia, Josh Oldham, Landon Hamm, Jhett Ryan, Alex Kirstatter, Nevaeh Hrabal, William Henry, Rosa De La Cruz, Lucas Priestly, Samantha Martinez, Garrett Roberts, Mica Mendoza, David Gonzalez, Kiera Tyler.

GEAR UP is a sevenyear grant through the Department of Higher Education that will increase the number of students who go to college and stay in college. Delta High School will be accepting 60 freshmen into the program this year. The students will be given one-on-one mentoring, tutoring support, go on college visits, take advantage of dual enrollment, and they may qualify for a scholarship at the end of their senior year. GEAR UP also follows their students to college, where they give support, so they stay in college. Earlier this month, the freshmen attended an assembly where they learned a little about the program and received an application. For more information on the program visit https://www. coloradogearup.org/ or contact Lisa Hill at lisa. hill@deltaschools.com. GEAR UP results: • Colorado GEAR UP students graduate high school having earned an average of 17 college credits. • 87 percent of Colorado GEAR UP students graduated from

high school compared to a statewide graduation rate of 72 percent. • 84 percent enrolled in college the fall after high school graduation compared to a statewide enrollment rate of 67 percent. • 81 percent persisted through their first year of college compared to a statewide average retention rate of 70 percent.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Nicole Farnham has been selected for promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Air Force. Farnham is currently serving as Air National Guard selection board program manager with Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base. She has served in the military for 17 years. Farnham is the daughter of James and Rose Walters of Delta. She is a 1992 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Ottumwa, Iowa. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 2018 from Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa.

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Members of the “Student Ambassadors” gave a tour of Lincoln Elementary School to Capturing Kids’ Hearts consultant Bob Case, during his visit to Lincoln this week. They did a wonderful job of telling Mr. Case about their fabulous school!

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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 (back row) Jacob Wachowicz, Welker Atchley, Caiden Carlson, Gauge Starr; (front row) Jason Lucero, Brock Lockhart, Dov Casselberry and Kaylie Munoz. Below are second and third graders (back row) Alyx Mann, Gabbie Gallenbeck, Emma Valdez; (front row) Dameon Roberts, Payton Myers and Jesse Gomez.

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As the year takes shape, most of us will not keep our New Year’s resolutions. However, one thing you can do at the beginning of 2019 that will pay off throughout the year is an insurance checkup. Some time spent now can pay off throughout the year. Health insurance has its annual open enrollment period, whether we get it from an employer or buy it for ourselves. But the other insurance we have — homeowners, auto and life insurance — don’t have an annual enrollment period that demands our attention. Instead, we get renewal notices or descriptions of our current coverage. They go into our physical or virtual to-do pile, and often we do nothing. When we don’t look at

the renewals, we not only miss out on finding out about our policies, but we lose the ability to take advantage of discounts, better coverage, or even the possibility of shopping for a better product from a different company. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, encourages consumers to perform an insurance checkup. You may want to talk to your insurance agent or the insurance companies, or you may want to pull out the policies (and the latest renewal) for a readthrough, or you may want to do both. Ultimately, you want to determine if you need more coverage, less coverage, or different coverage, and if it can save you money or get more coverage for your money. Auto Insurance Your vehicle is a year older now. You need to know if your auto insurance is still right for your car. Remember, older cars need a different level coverage than newer cars. Do you still need comprehensive coverage (coverage that protects you from damage not caused by road accidents — like a runaway cart in a parking lot or hail damage)? Can you get away with just collision coverage? What about the deductible? Can you afford a slightly higher deductible this year (and the lower premium that comes with it)? Check on your liability limits to make sure you have enough protection against injury and damage if you or one of the drivers in your household causes or contributes to an accident. Lastly, find out if you’re eligible for any discounts — safe driving, taking a defensive driving course, good student (for the teens and college students on your policy), and others.

Homeowners Insurance There are two things to think about when it comes to homeowners insurance — your home and your stuff. As you do your insurance checkup, realize that in many places around Colorado, home values have increased. Changing home values, as well as increasing material costs, can impact how much insurance you should have and how much it will cost to rebuild or repair your home should it be damaged by a fire, a hail storm or a tornado. When considering the things you own, ask yourself the following. Do you have more stuff now than when you originally bought your homeowners policy? Do you have less stuff? What you’re trying to figure out is if you need more or less insurance to replace or repair what you own if any of it gets damaged or stolen. While thinking about your stuff, it’s also a great time to create or update a home inventory. If something bad happens, like a fire or a backed-up sewer, an inventory means you won’t have to remember everything you lost, and it will make the claims process much easier. Inventories can also help you determine if you need to change your coverage level. If you need to create a home inventory, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) offers a free smartphone app, myHOME Scr. APP.book, that takes some of the headache out of the process. There is one for iPhones and another for Android. You can also download a paper version

that works as a good start to a more complete inventory. Life Insurance It’s important to remember that life insurance is to help surviving family members after you die. If there have been changes in your life — marriage, birth of a child or grandchild, divorce, death of a spouse, paying off your mortgage, children finishing college — you will want to consider re-assessing your life insurance needs. Even if you don’t need to make changes, you should review your policy so you are familiar with it. Keep these questions in mind. Do premiums or benefits vary from year to year? How much do the benefits build up in the policy? What part of the premiums or benefits is not guaranteed? In what situations and through what procedures can you assess cash values? Can the policy be converted into another form of insurance or annuity? Depending on where you are in life, you may want to ask your company or agent about “conversion privileges” from your current term life insurance policy to a new whole life insurance policy, or you might also be able to expand your death benefits so they can be used while you are still living. The DOI Can Help If you have questions about or problems with your insurance, please contact the Division of Insurance at 1-800-930-3745 or DORA_Insurance@state. co.us.

What is a business plan? Businesses large and small can benefit from drafting business plans before beginning operations. A business plan is a description of a business’ projected future. This document will spell out exactly what a business owner plans to do and how he or she will put that plan in motion. Forbes says that entrepreneurs can benefit from business plans because the process of developing them will help business owners understand which type of business they would like to create and the type and amount of funding and other resources that will be needed to get the business functioning. Although business plans may be optional, one instance in which

they are often required is when entrepreneurs are seeking funding. That’s because lenders often require business plans to weigh the risks and benefits of investing in a potential business. Entrepreneurs can use templates to draft business plans and then fill in specific details. Here are some components to include in the plan. Executive summary: This is a synopsis of the entire plan with all of the essentials briefly discussed. Include the reasons why the business will be successful. Business description: In this section, entrepreneurs can provide a profile of the company. Information can include location, size, planned operations and the target market. Industry analysis:

Here business owners discuss the market in which the business will be competing, including how large the market is and whether or not there are any trends affecting this type of endeavor. Marketing, products and sales: In this portion of the plan, owners mention the products or services being offered. Strategies for branding, marketing and how the product/services will be sold also are included. Operations: The operations portion of the plan will detail the processes the business needs to address to be successful. The team: In the business plan, entrepreneurs should also identify the personnel who will be helping to run the company, including why these people are qualified for the job.

MONEY & TAXES

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Discounts available to the over 50 crowd Many people may not look forward to the day they turn 50, but cracking the half century mark can have its perks. The

following are just a few ways that people who have turned the big 50 might be able to save some money.

• Movie tickets: The cost of going to the movies has gone up in recent years, as today’s theaters offer an array of

Where people spend most Who hasn’t tallied up monthly bills or looked at a credit card statement and pondered if they’re spending a little too much? The average person also may wonder how their expenditures compare to other people around the country and what they need to do to enjoy financial freedom in retirement. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American household spends just about $57,000 each year between necessities and luxuries. Canadians are spending even more than their neighbors to the south. Statistics Canada indicates that, in 2016, the average annual expenditure on goods and services per household totaled $62,183.

So how are people allocating their funds? The results may surprise you and indicate where it’s possible to trim some fat and save big bucks. Across North America, housing is the largest line item in people’s budgets. Various sources suggest that housing and shelter needs account for anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of most household budgets. By making housing decisions based on areas with the most efficient cost of living, individuals can save considerably over the long run. The second largest expenditure category is transportation. This accounts for the cost to finance or lease a vehicle and insure it, and it also includes urban dwellers

who rely on public transportation or ride-share services to get around. Keeping transportation budgets in check can be a great way to save. Food is the next largest expense. While everyone needs sustenance to stay alive, how that money is allocated can make a big difference in saving versus spending. The BLS says that food at home costs around $4,000 annually, while spending on dining out amounts to around $3,100, for a grand total of $7,100 each year. Statistics Canada notes that Canadian households spent an average of $8,784 in 2016 on food and that 26 percent of that spending was on dining out. Cutting back on dining out can be a great way to save money, as can becoming a more sale-conscious grocery shopper. Health care, utilities and entertainment are the next most costly expenditures, respectively. But each of those items are considerably less expensive than the top three. Therefore, making changes to where one lives, how one gets around and how one eats can certainly add up to considerable savings.

amenities and a better viewing experience than the theaters the over-50 crowd grew up visiting. While film lovers may need to wait until they turn 60-plus to cash in on discount movie tickets, many movie theaters offer discounted tickets to older patrons. • Travel: Men and women over 50 may be able to save substantial amounts of money on travel simply by typing in their birthdays when purchasing tickets or planning trips. For example, those over the age of 62 are eligible to receive a 15 percent discount on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains. • Auto rentals: AARP members are eligible to save up to 30 percent on base rates for vehicle rentals at Avis. The discounts are applicable at participating locations in both the United States and Canada. • Hotels: Many hotels offer discounted rates to travelers over the age of 50, and such discounts may make it more affordable to book directly through hotel websites instead of using popular travel sites where rates tend to fluctuate by the minute. • Dining: Of course, many restaurants offer early bird specials for patrons who want to eat a little bit earlier than guests typically arrive for dinner. However, many restaurants also offer discounts to senior diners regardless of when they

arrive. Such discounts are sometimes even applicable to both food and beverages. • Mobile phone services: People over 50 may not have grown up with

smartphones in their hands, but chances are they now cannot imagine life without them. Check to see if your mobile provider offers any senior discounts.

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If you have accumulated large sums in a traditional IRA and are unhappy about having to take required minimum distributions from your traditional IRA or plan to leave this money to your heirs, you might consider this capital transfer strategy. Life insurance can leverage the dollars you have accumulated in your IRA into tax-free income for your needs, and provide a greater legacy for your family. Even though you will pay taxes on traditional IRA distributions, you should still be able to fund a life insurance policy with a face amount greater than your savings with your after-tax dollars. Here are 15 reasons why life insurance is a better option for retirement income and wealth transfer than a traditional IRA: 1. Cash accumulation 2. Tax-deferred growth 3. Tax-free access to cash 4. No mandatory distribution 5. Does not create taxation of Social Security 6. Potential protection

against market loss 7. Potential upside growth 8. Potential downside protection 9. Possible protection against creditors and lawsuits 10. Possible living benefits 11. Access to cash at any age, when needed 12. No income restrictions 13. Disability rider pays premium if disabled prior to age 60 14. Death benefit 15. Life insurance is not included in probate. This capital transfer strategy can help you minimize taxation of your IRA savings and/or pass on your savings tax efficiently to your heirs by transferring funds out of your traditional IRA, paying tax on the distribution and funding a permanent life insurance policy. However, if you are in poor health or older, this strategy may not be available to you. There are as many possibilities to customize to your needs as there are scenarios. However, you need to work with an investment fiduciary advisor who is

knowledgeable to acquire the best plan for you with the customizations that benefit you and your family most. *Life insurance product features and availability vary by state. Restrictions and limitations may apply. For federal income tax purposes, life insurance death benefits generally pay income tax-free to beneficiaries pursuant to IRC Sec. 101(a)(1). In certain situations, however, life insurance death benefits may be partially

or wholly taxable. Please consult a financial professional for additional information. All guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the insuring company.” Advisory Services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc. Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., Member FINRA/ SIPC French Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. and Securities America are separate companies.

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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. Voices of the Western Slope. The January presentation in the quarterly series is “Murder and Mystery on Grand Mesa” with local author James Wetzel. This event

Students of the Month

will be held at the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. There is a recommended donation of $10 at the door to cover presentation costs. Surface Creek Trail StoryWalk®. The February StoryWalk® book on the Surface Creek Trail is “Snowy Valentine” by David Petersen.

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Garnet Mesa Elementary School recognizes the Students of the Month for December. Pictured are fourth and ﬁfth graders (front row) Dominik Teal, Haylei Bayless, Isabell Hall, Emily Butler; (back row) Irasema Ponce, Deacon Shean, J.P. Gallegos and Abigail Bloom.

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Blind Date with a Book. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Go on a blind date with a book and perhaps it will be love at first sight! If you don’t enjoy it, no hurt feelings, just dump it (in the library book drop!). All month long in February at Cedaredge Library. Crafts Group. Crafters meet every Tuesday at 10 a.m. to share ideas and show and tell. Tech Café. Bring your devices! Bring your questions! Staff at Cedaredge Library will help you clear up your confusion with technology. From smartphones and laptops to tablets and computers, our resident techies will do their best to get you going. The second and fourth Fridays of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. Digging Your Roots Genealogy Group. The Cedaredge genealogy group meets the first Friday of every month through June from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Crawford Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Thursdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Valentine Card Making. Visit the Crawford Library Wednesday, Feb. 6, through Saturday, Feb. 9, to make a Valentine’s Day card. All supplies provided. Trustee Talk Time Do you like your library? Do you have suggestions for improvement? Talk to Jess Deegan, the Crawford representative to the Delta County Libraries Board of Trustees. Deegan is available on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at Crawford Library from 4 to 5:30 p.m. If this time does not work for you, contact Deegan at jdeegan@deltalibraries. org or 970-510-0724. 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. Contact the library at 874-9630 for details. National Take Your Child to the Library Day. Saturday, Feb. 2, is National Take Your

Child to the Library Day. Kids are invited to Delta Library for a day of crafts, storytimes, and fun! A popular children’s book will be read every hour at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. There will be a special appearance of a beloved storybook character at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. The craft table will be set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tech Information Station. Delta Library offers an open tech information station in the conference room for all ages and skill levels to seek technical assistance with computers and tablets. Attendees will also receive an introduction to utilizing library databases for online research and classes. Thursday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m. Delta Friends Meeting. Friends of the Delta Library meet Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Snapshot Scrapbook for Teens. Teens are invited to Delta Library to put their own scrapbook page together. All scrapbooking materials will be provided, including a Valentine’s Day themed photo booth with an instant print camera. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m. Friends of the Delta Library Book Sale. The Friends of the Delta Public Library will host a book sale at Delta Library on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find great prices on books, movies, and other materials! Break the Code Scavenger Hunt. Kids are invited to Delta Library to embark on a scavenger hunt to search for missing letters in the children’s area to “break the code” and reveal a famous quote by Winnie the Pooh. All month long in February. Marshmallow Shooters Maker Space. Kids are invited to Delta Library to get creative making a marshmallow shooter using paper towel rolls and balloons. All supplies provided. All month in February. Sweitzer Lake Story Walk® The JanuaryFebruary StoryWalk® at Sweitzer Lake State Park is “The Mitten” by Jan Brett. Find out how the story goes on the Sweitzer Lake trail in February. Then, visit Delta Library for an activity that relates to the story. 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. Master Builder Club. Explore your creativity as a master builder with LEGO and other materials! Join us for monthly design themes and free building time. All ages welcome, children under 7 should bring an adult. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 4 p.m. Blind Date with a Book. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Go on a blind date with a book and perhaps it will be love at first sight! If you don’t enjoy it, no hurt feelings, just dump it (in the library book drop!). All month long in February. Tech Café. Hotchkiss Library offers an open tech cafe for all ages and skill levels to seek tech assistance with computers, tablets and phones. The first and third Mondays every month from 3 to 4 p.m. Knitting Group. Do you knit or crochet? Join us for ideas, help, and good company the second Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Paonia Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Tuesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Valentine Card Maker Space. Visit the Paonia Library during library hours to make a Valentine’s (or anti-Valentine’s) Day card. All supplies provided. Friday, Feb. 1, through Friday, Feb. 15. Armchair Travel: Imperial Jewels of China. Presenter Elaine Brett will take us on a tour of China Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. Apron Making Workshop. Patrons age 12 and older are invited to Paonia Library for an apron making class taught by Robin Paz. Fabric, thread, ribbon and other necessary materials will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own sewing machines, decorative items, tools and materials, but it is not required. Space is limited to 15 people. Contact Paonia Library for more information and to register. Saturday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Armchair Travel: Exploring the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland. DHS science teacher Ben Graves shares stories, videos and pictures of the Arctic. At Paonia Library on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m.

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Lincoln’s Terriﬁc Kids

The Delta Kiwanis presented Lincoln Elementary students with Terriﬁc Kids awards on Jan. 23. The students are recognized by teachers for outstanding characteristics, achievement, and effort. The recipients (and their reason for recognition) for this week are: (back row, left to right) Desiree Gersh (perserverance), Nicholas Garduno (caring), Tayen Persons (self-control); (middle row) Chloee Hebert (perserverance), Luz Diaz (kindness), Mary Castle (caring), Ben Vigil (leadership); (front row) Jade Anderson (service), Hailey Bufﬁngton (diligence), Arabella Dix (caring), Sophie Gonzalez (leadership), and Jackson Jacobs (cooperation).

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has opportunities to get outdoors this winter. Ranger-guided programs are designed to help you get started on experiencing the snow. Programs are dependent on snow conditions. Call the South

Rim Visitor Center for updates at 970-249-1914, ext. 423. Snowshoe walks — Saturdays, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. through March 2. Meet at the South Rim Visitor Center. No special skill is needed to participate in these walks.

Square dance lessons will begin Feb. 27 Here’s a chance to add life to your years, and maybe years to your life! Learn to square dance with the Delta Hubwheelers Square Dance Club! It all begins with a free open house on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Partners Building, 511 East 10th Street in Delta. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with an introduction by Naaman Moorehouse of Grand Junction,

club caller. Classes are open to all, whether you have a dance partner or not. Square dancing is the official state dance of Colorado, and there’s no better time to learn! After the open house, classes will be held mostly on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for five weeks at the same location. For more information, reservations and questions, contact Paul Ash at 773-4495 or Zee Pacheco at 835-3771.

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Women, learn to skate ski at clinic Grand Mesa Nordic Council is offering a women’s beginner skate ski clinic Saturday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Skyway trailhead on Grand Mesa. This 90-minute beginner skate ski clinic introduces the basics of skate ski technique for skiers who are already experienced in classic cross country technique. This low pressure clinic will help develop the balance, upper body performance and efficient gliding that are key to skate skiing. The cost is $50 per skier for Grand Mesa Nordic Council members and $65 for nonmembers. Visit gmnc. org to register.

Camera club meets GJ Symphony Orchestra monthly celebrates 40 seasons of music Black Canyon Camera Club meets at 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month (Feb. 12) at The First Church of God at 11th and Howard in Delta. As always, you can bring up to three pictures for review. This month’s subject is “snow”; photos must have been taken after Jan. 8. For the February meeting, guest speaker Orville Courtney will be talking about his method for taking macro photographs of jasper and agate gemstones. You can see his work at courtneyartof nature.com. See blackcanyoncamera club.com or contact raeanns@live.com for more information.

The Grand Junction Symphony Guild will honor the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra’s 40 successful seasons by hosting receptions following each of the symphony’s concerts in February at the Avalon Theater. The performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10. The receptions are free to the public and will be held in the Mezzanine Lobby at the theater. Jun Watabe, principal clarinetist, and his jazz group will provide special music for the event. Sweet treats and a cash bar will be available. All concert goers and interested members of the

community are invited to join the musicians, music director, symphony staff, symphony board of directors, symphony foundation members and symphony guild members in showing appreciation for the exceptional quality of music the orchestra has brought to the valley. Over the 40 seasons, the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra has provided classical music, exceptional guest artists, pops concerts, chamber music, and special events such as the annual free

concert in the park. In addition, with the support of the Grand Junction Symphony Guild, the GJSO’s commitment to the community has encouraged local children to learn about and enjoy music through various opportunities and programs, such as the Carnegie Foundation’s Link Up. For more information about the reception, the orchestra or the Grand Junction Symphony Guild, contact the GJSO office at 970-243-6787.

‘Groundhog’ square dance set for Feb. 2 Come out of your winter “hole” and dance with the Delta Hubwheelers Square Dance Club on Saturday, Feb. 2, for the club’s “Groundhog Day Dance.” The dance will be directed by Naaman Moorehouse, regular club caller. Dances are $6 admission per dancer, and held from 7-9 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. Non-dancers are welcome to come and watch and meet the dancers. If coming from out of town, call to verify dance dates, details and directions. Zee Pacheco, 970835-3771, or Paul Ash, 970-773-4495.

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Rosy finches are subject of audubon talk Aaron Yappert will provide a PowerPoint presentation about rosy finches at 7 p.m. at the Montrose Field House (corner of Rio Grande and Colorado Avenue) in Montrose. This program is sponsored by Black Canyon Audubon Society; there is no charge to attend. Yappert has been intensively studying and banding rosy finches for the past two years, working with Colorado Parks

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As a National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow, Delta High School science teacher Ben Graves was invited to be part of an Arctic expedition to Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic Islands. Throughout this voyage, he enjoyed exciting moments with polar bears, narwhals and walruses and experienced ﬁrsthand the dramatically changing landscape of the Arctic. Upon returning, his goal is to share this experience with his students and community here in western Colorado. Despite being thousands of miles away, we have a profound connection to the Arctic. Come hear a unique perspective about the rapidly changing Arctic through stories, videos and pictures and discuss the stewardship actions we can take. Armchair Travel: Exploring the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland takes place at the Paonia Library Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m.

and Wildlife and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Banding is currently going on in the Telluride, Ridgway and Gunnison high elevation areas. Brown-capped rosy finches, one of the three types of rosy finches, are usually found above 8,000 feet in the winter in Colorado and at our highest elevations in the summer. Due to their need for high elevation habitats, they are considered to be at risk due to warming climates.

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Allow two hours for the program. Snowshoes are available to use, free of charge, for these programs. Reservations required: 970-249-1914, ext. 423 (up to 30 days in advance). Winter night skies — Saturday March 2, 7 p.m. Meet at the South Rim Visitor Center. Join rangers and astronomers with the Black Canyon Astronomical Society to learn more about the night sky. The evening starts with a special program inside the visitor center followed by night sky viewing with telescopes. If the weather looks cloudy, call 970249-1914, ext. 423. Be prepared for cold weather. The South Rim Visitor Center winter hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Western National Parks Association provides a bookstore inside the visitor center.

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DCMH receives accreditation from College of American Pathologists

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Love your libraries

February is Library Lover’s Month, a wonderful time to support local libraries. Multiple organizations are offering matching funds during the month so patrons can double the impact of their donation. All proceeds beneﬁt Delta County Libraries Foundation. The mission of the library foundation is to provide ongoing support for library programs, services, staff and facilities. Along with the foundation fundraiser, there are many other ways to show your love. Shop at a friends bookstore, become a library friend, attend a program, volunteer, visit the library website, or just check out a book! Visit your library, the website www.deltalibraries.org, or the libraries’ Facebook page to learn more and to show your love.

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Delta County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s accreditation programs. The laboratory director, Dr. Michael Benziger, MD, was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. DCMH is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities

worldwide. “Accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) sets the highest standards for laboratory and pathology services in the industry. Delta County Memorial Hospital laboratory continues to provide high level care for the patients of Delta County and surrounding areas. This is an excellent laboratory and one we can all be proud of,” said Dr. Benziger. Jason Cleckler, chief executive officer, upon learning of the labora-

Planning staff updates commissioners on activity BY ANNETTE BRAND Staff Writer

At the Jan. 22 commissioners’ meeting planning staff discussed with county commissioners Don Suppes and Mike Lane a historical overview of activity in the planning department between the years 2006 through 2018. Commissioner Roeber was absent. Elyse Casselberry, community and economic development director, and Kelly Yeager, contract planner, presented these figures. During the years 2006 through 2008, there was substantial subdivision activity in Delta County: 68 subdivisions in 2006; 86 in 2007; and 58 in 2008. Then the Great Recession hit. The subdivision activity for the next seven years was as follows: 2009, 10; 2010, 11; 2011, 4; 2012, 5; 2013, 6; 2014, 16; and 2015, 9. In 2016 subdivision activity began to pick up. Much of the current activity consists of the replatting of former single parcel subdivisions to provide for two or three parcels on former single parcels. There were 18 subdivision applications in 2016, 25 in 2017 and 26 in 2018. Specific Development applications submitted to

the planning department were 14 in 2006, nine in 2007 and eight in 2008. Specific Development applications from 2009 through 2015, were 5, 5, 7, 4, 7, 1, and 4 respectively for those years. Specific Development applications submitted in 2016 were 3, five in 2017 and eight in 2018. Requests for address and access permits over these years vary from 28 in 2006, 40 in 2007 and 22 in 2008, to 68 address and access applications in 2016, 91 in 2017, and 108 in 2018. There has not been a return of new subdivision applications yet, Casselberry and Yeager said, but applications for specific developments are picking up. Applications for address and access permits have skyrocketed. After the adoption of the Master Plan, discussion and adoption of land use regulations is underway, which will result in major changes to the subdivision and specific development processes. Casselberry said, “We will be open to criticism, available to everyone willing to come talk with us in person, through social media, and our website. “Our purpose is to decrease neighbor-toneighbor conflict and

enable true economic development in Delta County.” Yeager added, “The specific development process brings people together to talk about the development and what its different impacts will be on everyone involved.” Commissioner Suppes said, “A lot of citizens have changed their thinking and I believe the bulk of the population is ready for change, ready to go with the rule of law, not the rule of man. We’re moving in the right direction. And we are seeing a lot of sales of vacant land.”

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Two local students were among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado during fall 2018 commencement ceremonies Dec. 7-8. Juan Gonzalez Jr. of Delta earned a bachelor’s degree in music. Shayna Dix of Hotchkiss earned a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education as a participant in the President’s Leadership Program.

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Michael Benziger, MD, and laboratory manager Tracy Robb strive to provide high level of laboratory and pathology services for the patients of Delta County and surrounding areas.

tory’s accreditation, said, “This accreditation speaks to DCMH’s commitment to providing quality health care services to the community we serve. Our lab provides state-of-the-art services and is constantly focused on quality improvement and customer service. I’m proud of our lab team.” The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP laboratory accreditation program, begun in the early 1960s, as being equal to or more stringent than the government’s own inspection program. During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management.

County buys new snowplow BY ANNETTE BRAND

CPW invites input from hunters, anglers Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites hunters and anglers to give their ideas and opinions about wildlife issues and the new big game season structure at a meeting, 6-8:30 p.m., Feb. 6 at the Delta-Montrose Electric Association building, 11925 6300 Road in Montrose. In the first part of the meeting, local wildlife managers will give an overview of wildlife related issues. The remainder of the meeting will include a presentation and discussion of the big game season structure. Every five years CPW evaluates all big-game hunting seasons and asks hunters for their opinions on if changes are needed. The new structure will be in effect for the 20202024 seasons. The meeting is also part of the ongoing statewide “Sportsmen’s Roundtable” process set up by CPW to assure that hunters, anglers and everyone who cares about wildlife can provide input and discuss issues with leaders of the agency. Wildlife managers will explain the process of evaluating the biggame seasons and how the seasons are currently arranged. A brief survey will be conducted at the meeting, so participants are asked to bring their smart phones. Hunters are also asked to complete an online

survey that is being used to gather information: https://www.research. net/r/8MQNS3F. The deadline to make comments on the big game season structure is Feb. 11. For more information, call Joe Lewandowski at 970-3756708; or by email at joe. lewandowski@state. co.us.

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At their Jan. 22 meeting Delta County Commissioners Don Suppes and Mike Lane approved the purchase of a used 1997 International 4900 snowplow for $38,900 from McCandless Truck Center in Grand Junction. The 2019 budget provided $70,000 for the snowplow for Road and Bridge District 2. The snowplow purchased registered 25,000 miles and was previously owned by Eagle County.

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At the second quarter ROAR assembly held at Lincoln Elementary on Friday, Jan. 18, three students were winners in a bike raffle. Students were entered in the raffle if they were nominated for a ROAR award either first or second quarter. The Delta Elks Lodge donated the bikes to the school. Pictured above are two representatives of the Elks Lodge with the winners of the bike: Aaliyah Sharkey (first grade), Lucas Trevino (second grade) and Saw Sky (third grade). The Elks also provided bicycles for Garnet Mesa Elementary School and Cedaredge Elementary School students.

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Hotchkiss will host Ride the Rockies BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The route for the 34th annual Denver Post Ride the Rockies Cycling Tour will bring bicyclists to the North Fork Valley this summer, with an overnight stop in Hotchkiss on Thursday, June 13. The seven-day loop starts and finishes in Crested Butte. The daily mileage varies between 40 and 83 miles, for a total of 445 miles and approximately 28,230 feet in total elevation gain. On Sunday, June 9, riders will roll west out of Crested Butte up Kebler Pass. Right before the summit, they’ll turn onto Ohio Pass Road and head to Gunnison for an overnight stop. Monday is the longest day of the bike tour, taking riders from Gunnison over Monarch Pass to the overnight stop in Buena Vista. The 83-mile route includes elevation gain of 5,393 feet. Day 3 is a ride from Buena Vista to Snowmass via Independence Pass. At an elevation of 12,095 feet, the summit marks the highest point on this year’s tour. A circuitous route will give cyclists a glimpse of the famous Maroon Bells as riders cover the 78-mile route from Aspen to Carbondale on Wednesday. Following three very tough days in the saddle, things get a touch easier as riders head south on Highway 133. The Ride the Rockies website describes the grinding ascent up McClure Pass and the ride through Gunnison and Delta counties:

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“Once past the summit, it’s essentially all downhill, as you speed past Paonia State Park and Reservoir, the mostly defunct coal mines around Somerset, and the peach orchards of Paonia proper,

before wheeling into the finish town of Hotchkiss, which sits in the heart of the fertile North Fork Valley on Colorado’s Western Slope.” That’s where the 2,000 cyclists, friends, family mem-

bers and Ride the Rockies support personnel will spend Thursday night. “We will work hard to assure that the fourth visit of the Ride the Rockies bicycle tour on Thursday, June 13, is

the best one yet — for the tour and for the community!” said Nathan Sponseller, president of the Hotchkiss Community Chamber of Commerce. Activities will be headquartered at the Delta County Fairgrounds. Cyclists will also have the opportunity to book a hotel room, camp outdoors or in Heritage Hall, or stay in a “yurt village” that’s being erected in the hay field along Highway 92 across from Family Dollar. Hotel rooms, however, could be hard to come by since the bike tour coincides with Rural Philanthropy Days. About 300 attendees are expected for Rural Philanthropy Days; about 2,0000 riders and an additional 300-500 support crew and tour personnel will be added to that number. On Friday, cyclists head back to Gunnison. According to the route description on Ride the Rockies’ website, “In terms of elevation gain, this is the hardest day of the 2019 Ride the Rockies, gaining almost 7,000 feet during the near-80-mile ride from Hotchkiss to Gunnison. Fortunately, Stage 6 is also one of the most scenic days of the tour, availing stunning views into the yawning depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, which owes its name to the fact that parts of RIDE THE ROCKIES TO B2

Abraham Connection earns KPP Building Bridges award BY TAMIE MECK

Oldtimers, newcomers potluck set for Saturday in Crawford

The annual Old Timers, Newcomers Potluck will be hosted by the Crawford Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. Dinner will be served around 5:30 p.m. This is a community event and all are welcome. This uniquely Crawford community event is a time of celebrating those who have called Crawford home for a long time, as well as welcome those new to the community. In addition there will be awards for the Business, Non-profit and Volunteer of the Year. New this year is Teacher of the Year. The event is held in the community room at the Crawford Town Hall.

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In the colder time of the year between November and April, the Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter in Delta has offered a hot meal and a place to sleep for those in Delta County who are down and out. Founded in 2010 “with nothing besides the desire to help those in need, a lot of faith, and a $20 donation from a local Rotarian, they offer “a hand up, not a handout.” In return, their guests help other nonprofits and organizations through community service. The Abraham Connection is this year’s recipient of the Kids’ Pasta Project Building Bridges Award. Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr., and the MLK National Day of Service, the $1,000 award honors local organizations that strengthen community, empower individuals to serve their community, and that build bridges between different people and groups in the community. Presented on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Linda Hansen, a case man-

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Linda Hansen accepts the Kids’ Pasta Project’s annual Building Bridges Award on behalf of the Delta-based Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter from Kids’ Pasta Project members (from left) Kalia Shevene, Nikoya Shevene, Milo Chavez, James LaBounty, Eniya Evans and Ruby Jackson. The $1,000 award is inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. and the National Day of Service. ager, accepted the award on behalf of the organization. “As we all sit here having this wonderful meal and all this wonderful food, I want to remind you that there are people in Delta County who are starving tonight, sleeping

outside,” said Hansen. The awards banquet, a five-course gourmet dinner, was held at Edesia Kitchen in Paonia. Other organizations considered for the award were the West Elks Community Fund, Pickin’ in the Park, the Creative Coalition, the Paonia Senior Center, The Paradise Theatre, A Little Help Paonia, and The Learning Council. KPP kids gave brief descriptions about all of the nominees and the services they

provide. “The kids, 100 percent, decided on the award,” said KPP director Moni Slater. The Kids’ Pasta Project was founded by a group of moms in 2009 as a way for youth to serve their local community by preparing, selling and serving pasta dinners and giving profits to local causes. For more information, or to make reservations for an upcoming dinner, visit kidspastaproject. org.

Paonia considers re-write of its building code BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

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Winter fun at Crawford State Park

These two sledders blazed their own track Saturday, Jan. 26, during a fun day at Crawford State Park. In the morning the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife conducted an ice ﬁshing workshop, beginning indoors at the Visitors Center and ending on the ice near the reservoir’s dam. The event attracted dozens of folks ready to drop a line, including a Boy Scout troop from Grand Junction. The troop worked on its Klondike skills, including winter camping. Other folks enjoyed sledding and skiing on cross-country trails around the park. Adding to the festive atmosphere, park staff and volunteers from the Youth Outdoor Network set up a ﬁre pit to roast marshmallows and served up hot dogs and hot chocolate. For information and conditions, call the park at 970-921-5721.

Paonia trustees are considering contracting with Colorado Code Consulting to rewrite the town’s building code. If approved, Paonia would be one of up to six municipalities sharing the cost for the re-write. Paonia currently contracts with CCC for its building department services. Because multiple municipalities want to update their code, CCC proposed a cost sharing plan. Following a presentation by CCC consultant Dan Reardon, trustees authorized town attorney Bo Nerlin to draft an agreement with CCC to be brought back for further discussion at a later meeting. Before making a decision,

Reardon urged the town to hold public meetings, and invite the building community into the conversation. CCC gave the board until June 28 to make a decision. San Miguel County, the towns of Ridgway and Cedaredge, the City of Montrose and Orchard City are also considering contracting with CCC to revise building codes. Those choosing to participate would split the $16,875 cost equally, with additional costs to each municipality if they choose to have CCC representatives to meet with staff or give presentations. While international and other building codes are updated every three years, BUILDING CODE TO B2

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Building code FROM PAGE B1 Paonia, along with other neighboring communities, follows the 2003 International Building Code (IBC). With growth already occurring and plans for extending town boundaries through annexation in the works, trustees have already discussed a need to update the existing building code. There are many reasons to update building codes, said Reardon. For example, under current federal law, in the event of a disaster, FEMA will first check to see if a governing body has adopted current code before issu-

ing relief funding. “As the rules change, everyone needs to understand them,” he said. The IBC contains numerous chapters. Paonia code currently includes chapters on building, residential, and energy efficiency codes, said Reardon. Little has changed in some areas of building code, but the biggest impact new codes have on building, said Reardon, is in energy efficiency. Reardon also asked the town to consider adding a chapter on mechanical systems to its code. It covers, in part, boilers and commercial kitchen

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hoods. Two commercial kitchen hoods have been installed in town in the last year, said Reardon. Architect and town planning commission member Lucy Hunter noted that alternate building methods as tiny homes, light straw-clay and straw-bale construction are written into the newer codes. “They’re recognizing changes in techniques of building and trends in housing,” said Reardon. “They really are coming up to date and they’re really more user-friendly in many regards.” In some cases, he said, newer codes are even becoming less restrictive than the older ones. The town would also have some discretion in writing the codes. “You don’t want to adopt things that you don’t want to enforce,” said Reardon. One more reason to update town code, said Reardon, who serves on the board of the International Code Council Colorado Chapter, is that code education is now geared toward recent codes. “I can’t even take a class on 2015 codes, and the 2021 codes are being updated right now.” If the town decides to contract with CCC, funds could come from General Fund — Building fund, said town administrator Ken Knight. However, he added, there are other areas in the general fund budget where the money could come from. “There’s not a big hurry on this,” said trustee Dave Knutson. “I think it would be a good idea to have a listening session with the contractors and homebuilders and people that are remodeling so that they can have some input into this process” prior to making a decision.

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Paonia approves new rules, fee for fences BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

Paonia residents considering a nice tall fence or wall in their front yard will now need to pay a fee and have their plans reviewed by the town building inspector. At the Jan. 22 board meeting, town trustees adopted on first reading an ordinance amending town code the section regulating fences. Under the new ordinance, prior to installing a new fence, the property owner must file for a fence review by the building official and pay a review fee, currently set at $50. The fee was approved under a revised fee schedule also approved by trustees at the meeting. That schedule also increases dog registration tags from $3 to $5, adds a report of change in liquor licensing fee of $75, increases print copies of Town Code from $50 to $75, and increases the building permit fee from “$35 + Formula” to “$70 + Formula.” In 2017, the board approved an amendment to Town Code that moved the fence ordinance and other parts of the code from the zoning section of code into the building code. In doing so, said town administrator Ken Knight, the board can more easily amend the fencing code. Building a fence does not require a permit, said Knight. But because the Building Code chapter is subject to applicable sections of the IBC, “The

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Paonia trustees Bill Bear and Mary Bachran listen to a presentation at the Jan. 22 town board meeting in the community room at Town Hall. As part of recent upgrades to Town Hall, the community room has a fresh coat of paint and new carpeting, and trustees have new microphones and a new sound system. In the near future the town hopes to record public meetings for airing on a public access station provided by DMEA/Elevate under a recently approved MOU. building official has to do this review.” The ordinance lowers maximum fencing height on the front edge of the property and on corner lots from 42 inches to 36 inches. Doing so, said Knight, ensures a “more appropriate” and clear line of sight for both vehicles and pedestrians, including at alleyways. Rear-yard fencing, hedges and walls are still limited to six feet in height, and all other parts of the code remain unchanged. Current fence code ensures that fences don’t extend across property line without permission from adjoining property owners, don’t encroach on public rights of way, forbids electric or barbedwire fencing materials, and limits hedge and wall

height. The town doesn’t want to design fences, said Knight in recommending approval of the changes. “We need to be able to charge a reasonable fee for this fence review to make sure that those fences are going up in accordance to your code.” The fence ordinance goes into effect 30 days from the date of publication. The fee schedule goes into effect immediately. All fines and fees in the fee schedule related to Paonia Police Department and law enforcement have been removed from the fee schedule, said Knight. Because staff does not believe police fines belong on the fee schedule, they will be moved to a separate resolution for the board to consider in the near future.

Ride the Rockies FROM PAGE B1 the canyon receive less than an hour of direct sunlight per day. “The ride itself kicks off with a jaunt through the town of Crawford, and then heads steadily skyward on State Highway 92 to the route’s 9,128-foot high point at Hermit’s Rest Overlook around mile 30. From there it’s a rolling ride along the Black Canyon’s northern rim before the road drops away as you cruise down toward the shores of shimmering Blue Mesa Reservoir, crossing Blue Mesa Dam, and then heading eastward on a mostly flat section of US Highway 50 to Gunnison.” The final day of the 2019 Ride the Rockies, on Saturday, June 15, is also the shortest and easiest. Cyclists will ride Highway 135 from Gunnison to the finish day celebration at the base of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort ski area. Ride The Rockies is open to cyclists of all ages; participants are encouraged to ride at their own pace. The lottery has been dropped, and now all registrations are on a first come, first serve basis, until the ride is sold out. Proceeds from the event benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation and all the funds raised are returned directly to Colorado nonprofits.Visit https://www.ridetherock ies.com/registration/ for additional details. For information about a limited number of fundraising spots for meals and other tour assistance such as baggage handling, trash and recycling assistance and more, contact Nathan Sponseller.

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On Jan. 18 the pictured Paonia Elementary School students were recognized for demonstrating SOAR behavior. From left to right the students in the back row are Laila Heredia nominated for order; Levi Kuntz and Peyton Armstrong nominated for order, achievement, and respect; Yatziri Martinez nominated for respect; Lauren Miller nominated for order, achievement, and respect; (front row) Lilianny Guzman nominated for achievement and respect; Andrew Lubin nominated for respect; Aaron Frazier nominated for order, achievement, and respect. Paonia Elementary School provides a SAFE and ORDERLY environment that promotes high ACHIEVEMENT and growth, individuality and RESPECT. Way to SOAR students!

Hotchkiss High honor roll The following students were named to honor roll at Hotchkiss High School for the first semester of the 2018-19 school year: Freshmen 4.0 & Above Audren Borgman Karlie Egging Justin Mattison Bailey Miller Indigo Miller-Barnes Ben Rodriguez 3.3-3.9 Kayla Allred Kailynn Carpenter Mikenna Carpenter Ahna Guy Dana Hart Lottie Hollembeak Coulson Hollembeak Izzi Houseweart

Esmeralda Lozano Vianney Mendoza Carter Neff Paityn Oetker Blaine Peebles Parker Pene Isaac Rung Ariana VenJohn Mordecai White Sophomores 4.0 & Above Isabella Brezonick Micah DeField Kenny Drbohlav Amelia Hickam Adam Smith Ian Van Horn

3.3-3.9 Adair Ela Nathaniel Mattler Candace Siebler Isabella Spano Cyanna Taylor Juniors 4.0 & Above Ravyn Galbreath Nadia Hill Gianna Jensen Evan Mattison J.D. Miller Jace Peebles Tycee Taylor Elsie Vazquez 3.3-3.9

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Pickin’ N Paradise concert series opens Feb. 9 BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

Pickin’ Productions has brought a lot of big acts to the North Fork Valley since Yonder Mountain String Band performed at the Paradise Theatre in December of 2000. The Paradise and Pickin’ Productions are once again collaborating to bring to the theatre the Pickin’ N Paradise Winter Concert Series. The lineup provides a mix of styles — something for those wanting to sit and pay attention to the lyrics and the music, and music to get up and dance to, said Rob Miller with Pickin’ Productions. The five-concert series kicks off Feb. 9 with two Colorado solo musicians, guitarist/vocalist Corey Harris and singer/songwriter Mike Finders. Miller said he’s been looking to bring Harris to the North Fork area for years. An extraordinary guitar picker, Harris represents one of those acts that people will want to listen to. Finders, whom Miller called one of his favorite songwriters, “in the world, let alone Colorado,” will open the show.

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Colorado native and guitarist/vocalist Corey Harris opens the 2019 Pickin’ N Paradise Winter Concert Series on Feb. 9. Singer/songwriter Mike Finders opens for Harris.

This show is one of two in the series that are solo acts, and one to pay attention to. “It’s very rare that I consider that a solo performer is worthy of two hours of my attention. But both of these soloists are at the top of their game,” said Miller. Singer/songwriter Steve Poltz performs March 1. Poltz has done it all in his three decades in music. While he’s not a household name, he’s released 12 solo albums

and is perhaps best known for co-writing Jewel’s multi-platinum hit, “You Were Meant for Me.” Poltz doesn’t go by a set list, so every show is different. “He gets to know his audience, sometimes on a very personal level.” A “folk musician at his core, he is the least boring folk musician in existence,” said Miller of Poltz. “Once he plays a festival venue, he becomes the most sought-after act to bring back.”

Local singer-songwriter Gabrielle Louise opens for Poltz. Miller has known Gabrielle Louise since she was a teenager opening at the Paradise for Paonia’s own Sweet Sunny South band. As a songwriter and performer, in the past few years, “She’s definitely come into her own,” said Miller. Not only are her songs relevant to what’s happening in today’s culture, “She just knows how to own a crowd.” On March 22, the seven-piece Sugarray Rayford Band takes the stage, combining funk, southern rock, blues and jam band sounds. Of all the concerts in the series, “He’s our big dance band,” said Miller. On April 5, Colorado tribute band Dead Floyd celebrates the music of Pink Floyd and the Grateful Dead. There are a lot of cover bands in the world paying tribute to this style of music, “I’m just thrilled that, in my opinion, we have one of the best in the country right here in Colorado.” Colorado vocalist/

guitarist Tiffany Christopher opens for Dead Floyd. Both artists have performed in the valley in the past, but never on the same night. The opportunity to hear them both at the Paradise on the same night, said Miller, “is extremely exciting.” A kick-off to summer, or a farewell to spring, Jenny and the Mexicats return to the North Fork Valley. A multi-cultural, bilingual band, Jenny and her six-piece band are really big in Spain, throughout Europe, and in Mexico. It’s not uncommon for them to play for crowds numbering in the hundreds of thousands. “They’re groovy, they’re sexy, and they write great songs,” said Miller. To have them play at a 200seat theatre “is going to be great.” Since forming in 2008, one single Youtube video has received more than 75 million hits, and several more have received sev-

eral million hits. The reason, said Miller, “is that they’re just fantastic.” Miller thanked the Paradise board of directors and general manager Sunshine Knight and their strong relationship with the Pickin’ N Paradise for making the series possible. Knight reaches out to all the different threads in this community and works to bring everyone together, and Pickin’ Productions “is just one of those threads,” said Miller. Debbie Kimball and Patti Kaech with Premier Partners Needlerock Mountain Realty and an anonymous individual are sponsoring the series. Tickets for the first four shows are $20 in advance at the Paradise, The Cirque, Lizzy’s Market, and online through Brown Paper Tickets, and $25 at the door; tickets to Jenny and the Mexicats, which will sell out fast, are $25/$30.

Blue Sage serves wine, chocolate and music A Chocolate Affair comes to the Blue Sage in Paonia Friday, Feb. 15. Relax to some fine jazz music by Dave Sheppard and Ellen Hutto, eat a chocolate, and sip some wine. Already have dinner plans? Don’t worry! This event is from 6-8 p.m. For $15, you’ll get a glass of wine or champagne and some tasty chocolate treats. A limited number of chocolate donations are being accepted for two complimentary tickets. Please contact the Blue Sage at info@bluesage.org for more information.

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Students from North Fork Montessori @ Crawford sing songs about peace and justice to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. A schoolwide celebration included poetry, songs, plays and interpretive dance.

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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Alejandro Aguilera Rodriguez of Hotchkiss, a criminal justice major, was named to the Dean’s List at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kan. Nearly 240 Bethany College students earned semester honors for their academic performance during the fall 2018 semester and were named to the Dean’s List. To qualify for the academic honor, students must be enrolled fulltime and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5.

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IN THE NEWS Daryl Batt of Hotchkiss graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, on Dec. 15. Daryl graduated cum laude with a BA in studio art. In addition, she was named to the 2018 fall semester President’s List for earning a 4.0 GPA. Daryl’s parents are Greg and Julie Batt. Simpson College is located in Indianola, Iowa, a short drive from Iowa’s capital city of Des Moines. Founded in 1860 by members of the United Methodist Church, Simpson College has approximately 1,300 full time undergraduate students and approximately 400 part time students. Simpson also has a campus in West Des Moines serving primarily adult learners. Simpson offers 80 majors and minors, is a member of the NCAA Division III American Rivers Conference, hosts eight Greek houses on campus and sponsors many extracurricular options for student involvement.

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Paonia’s 222 points win title BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

After placing second last year, the Paonia Eagles will put another wrestling trophy on the shelf after winning the Screaming Eagle tournament Saturday. In the 160-pound firstplace match, which went into double overtime and a first-round tiebreaker, senior Grey Neal won his second straight Screaming Eagle title on a 6-5 decision over 23-5 sophomore Trent Elliott of Merino. In Class 2A, On the Mat ranks Neal first and Elliott fourth in the 160-pound division. Of all of his crazy matches, said Neal, “This one definitely ranked top five. There may have been some more entertaining matches when I was a kid, but that was the most entertaining to date.” In the final seconds of regulation time, with Elliott in control, Neal trailed, 5-4, when he flipped backward and landed face to face with Elliott. While one official ruled the match over, the other ruled no control and awarded Neal a point. Following a discussion between Merino coaches and offi-

cials, Neal was awarded the escape, sending the match into overtime. Neal was in control and a reversal attempt by Elliott was called out of bounds. After two OT rounds, the match went into a tiebreaker. Neal chose bottom and got the escape and the win. Senior Anthony Felice (195, 19-5) won his championship match, by fall (0:56) over 1711 Meeker senior James Amick, and sophomore Levi Peterson won the heavyweight division by fall (2:28) over Christian Matus of Hotchkiss. Senior Sackett Chesnik (138, 20-5) won silver on a 3-1 decision to No. 1-ranked senior Wesley VanMatre of John Mall. Carlos Lozano (14-5) won bronze, and Austin Norris (220, 9-12) placed fourth. Paonia head coach Nate Wiggins said he was impressed with the quality of this year’s wrestlers. He also was impressed by his younger wrestlers. Sophomore Zeb Etter (145, 11-6), who placed third and scored 19 points, “really wrestled well today,” said Wiggins. Sophomore Reagan Todd (12-1) recently cut

from 120 to 113, and placed fifth on a 15-0 technical fall over Keal Mattics of Olathe. “That was huge for him,” said Wiggins. Freshman Dawson Morgan (132, 10-15) placed fifth on a win over Jacob Murphy of West Grand, and freshman Trenton Gaston (170, 311) won two matches to place sixth. Freshman Lucas Erickson (106, 4-3) also placed sixth on a coin toss and scored 13 team points. It was Erickson’s

first tournament, “and he won three matches,” said Wiggins. “Both matches he lost, he was right in there.” With all of the teams from the region competing at the tournament, Paonia got a glimpse of what’s to come at the regional level, said Wiggins. The Eagles compete this weekend at Center, giving them some looks at other 2A teams. With some of the younger wrestlers competing early in the season against

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Paonia senior Anthony Felice pins Meeker’s James Amick early in the ﬁrst period to place ﬁrst in the 195-pound division Saturday at the Screaming Eagle wrestling tournament. Felice was one of three Eagle wrestlers to win the tournament.

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Bulldogs split matches BY TAMIE MECK Take away the forfeits and Hotchkiss and Cedaredge were wellmatched in last Thursday annual wrestling dual. The dual opened at 138 pounds, with Traycer Hall winning by major decision (11-1) over AJ Robidoux of Cedaredge. At 145, Bulldog JD Miller and Bruin Brian Hoerr were well-matched, with Hoerr scoring a takedown in the second period for a 2-0 win over Miller. In a match that saw takedowns, two- and three-point near falls, escapes, and three reversals, Bruins sophomore Toby Waddell scored a 16-12 win over Bulldog junior Jace Peebles. In

another action-packed match, Teagan Somers followed with a 7-6 win for Hotchkiss over Bruin Brody Wagner. At 220, senior Taj Van der Linde won by fall (1:09) over first-year sophomore Hector Elizalde. At 285, Bruin sophomore Derek Sanchez won by a 6-2 decision over Bulldog sophomore Christian Matus. At 106, Bruin Lane Hunsberger was up, 7-1, when he won by fall (3:10) over Bulldog Anthony Scanlon. The Bulldogs scored two consecutive pins, starting at 113 pounds with senior Landen Mayberry winning at 2:24 with a fall over freshman Lucas Hoerr; at 126,

wrestlers re-builds their confidence, said Wiggins. “Hopefully they’ll be real confident going into regionals,” and qualify for state.

In the 132-pound match, Sergio Campos lost by a 95 decision to Anthony Aldretti of John Mall. Aldretti was voted tournament outstanding wrestler by team coaches.

Paonia placed 10 wrestlers and scored 222 points to win the 32nd annual Screaming Eagle Tournament Saturday at Paonia High School. Freshman and sophomore wrestlers scored 68.5 team points.

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bigger schools and topranked wrestlers and starting the season with less than stellar win-loss records, getting some wins against other 2A

Presley Pene won by fall (3:47) over Adrian Nieto. At 132, Bruin junior Sean Dale, ended the dual with a 5-2 decision over Bulldog senior Sergio Campos. Dale is ranked first in state at 126 pounds by On the Mat; Campos is ranked second at 132 pounds. Hotchkiss 42, MHS 38 In a wrestling dual that saw just one win by decision, the Hotchkiss Bulldogs defeated visiting Meeker Friday, 42-38. Anthony Scanlon (106), Robert Cochran (120), Presley Pene (126), Sergio Campos (132) and Traycer Hall (138) all won their matches by fall. In the 145-pound match, Bulldog junior JD

Miller got to the third period against No. 1ranked Tannen Kennedy, with Kennedy winning by technical fall (20-5, 5:13). Christian Matus (285) and Landen Mayberry (113) won by forfeit. In the 195-pound match, James Amick won by fall (1:26) over Sommer; and at 220, Cowboy Harvey Reese won by fall (2:42) over Hector Elizalde. Meeker won three matches — 152, 160, and 182 — by forfeit. Hotchkiss also won a dual against Norwood Friday night, 61-12. Scanlon, Mayberry, Cochran, Campos and Peebles won their matches by fall, and Pene won by major decision.

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Hotchkiss placed seven wrestlers and scored 127 points to tie with Meeker for fourth place at the 32nd annual Screaming Eagle wrestling tournament at Paonia High School. One of four Bulldog wrestlers to compete in the first-place match, senior Landen Mayberry was seeded third in the 113-pound bracket and placed second on a loss to top-seeded senior Chris McKenna (26-4) of John Mall. In the final seconds of his semifinal match, Mayberry upset No. 2 seed Dylan Zimmerman (20-3) of Hayden on a reversal for an 8-6 win. “I wanted to finish the match before it went into overtime,” said Mayberry. A senior, Mayberry won the Screaming Eagle title his junior year. He opened Saturday’s tournament with a 19-second fall over Kael Mattics of Olathe. Getting to the championship match was “very important to me,” he said. And while a back-to-back tournament win is nice, he’s more focused on getting in shape and improving before the regional tournament on Feb. 15-16, and the state tournament that starts in three weeks. Wrestling the No. 1 seed would help to further that goal, he said. Twenty-four, mostly 2A teams, and a handful of 3A and 4A teams com-

peted at the tournament. With all but one of the teams Hotchkiss will face at the regional tournament competing at Paonia, “The time to beat them is now,” said head coach Richard Flores. “For us, this is important.” Four Bulldog wrestlers competed in the first-place championship match. At 126, senior Presley Pene was the only Bulldog to win the title. He won on an injury default (3:24) against 21-3 junior Spencer Mader of 3A Steamboat Springs. Senior Sergio Campos (132) was seeded second and won silver on a 9-5 loss to Anthony Aldretti (26-8) of John Mall. Because he started wrestling late in the season, Campos is one of a handful of Bulldog wrestlers who is behind in his mat time. Sophomore heavyweight Christian Matus (14-7) also won silver on a fall (2:28) to Levi Peterson of Paonia. Matus and Peterson were the only wrestlers in the heavyweight bracket. Traycer Hall (138, 9-4) and Anthony Scanlon (16, 11-16) finished fourth. Scanlon, a first-year sophomore, is impressive for a first-year wrestler, said Flores. “He just never quits.” Junior JD Miller (145, 13-13) finished sixth and scored 10 team points, and Hector Elizalde (1-9), another first-year sophomore, also placed sixth.

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Landen Mayberry, who was seeded third in the Photo by Tamie Meck Photo by Tamie Meck Screaming Eagle, works toward a semiﬁnal round Cedaredge senior Taj Van der Linde puts the squeeze Bulldog Teagan Sommers puts a headlock on Brody win over No. 2 seed Dylan Zimmerman of Hayden. on Hotchkiss sophomore Hector Elizalde in the 220- Wagner of Cedaredge in the Bruins’ 46-22 dual win Mayberry was one of four Bulldog wrestlers to pound match. last Thursday at Hotchkiss. Sommers won, 7-6. wrestle for ﬁrst place at the 24-team tournament.

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Cedaredge track coach earns Coach of the Year Cedaredge High School’s track and field coach, Kirby Henderson, was honored at the state level this past weekend. Henderson will be entering his 21st year as the head coach at Cedaredge High School and has been a driving force in the success Cedaredge has had in track and field the past two decades. Henderson was contacted last fall by a Colorado High School Coaches Association representative, who told him he had been nominated for the Colorado Girls’ Track & Field Coach of the Year. The nominating individual was unknown to Henderson, and the CHSCA representative didn’t say what the nomination was based on. Henderson’s undeniable dedication to his athletes and the training process he incorporates into his programs would be a good reason for the resulting success the Bruins have had over the years, and a major contributing factor in his nomination. Henderson was attending an annual CHSCA

track clinic on Saturday, Jan. 26, when he was honored with the presentation of his Girls’ Track and Field 2018 Coach of the Year plaque. “It is a nice honor. I’m lucky to get to work with hard-working athletes and fellow coaches. They are why we are successful,” said Henderson. Henderson began his track coaching tenure at Cedaredge High School as an assistant to Dan Chinn for two seasons. He has been a part of two boys state championships in 2016 and 2017, and two runner-up finishes in 2015 and 2018. The boys programs

have won league/regional titles in 2008, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The girls won league titles in 2011 and 2013 and finished third at state in 2016. “A key part of the successes has been the coaching staff, the changes we’ve made in training over the years and the positive attitudes of the athletes,” quoted Henderson.

The list of individual and relay champions is long. Henderson has provided guidance and support for athletes who have won individual and relay team state titles. See related table. Montrose’s Vic Kintz also won big with his selection as the Assistant Coach of the Year in Track and Field and Cross Country.

BY TAMIE MECK The Hotchkiss girls upped their overall record to 11-2 Saturday on a 5843 conference win over visiting Rangely. Carson Collins scored 26 points, marking a game and season high for the senior and nearing her career-high 29 points scored against Caprock Academy in her sophomore year. Collins made five trips to the foul line, where she shot 6-of-7. Panther Skylan Thacker scored four threepointers and 22 points for Rangely. At the end of the third period, Hotchkiss held a solid 40-23 lead. The Panthers scored 20 points in the fourth, led

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by a 12-point spree by Thacker. Collins, Shay Glaser and Kaiya Firor answered almost point for point, scoring a combined 18 points for the period. Hotchkiss shot 9-of-18 from the free throw line. Glaser scored six goals and 12 points for the game, and Firor added 10. The Panthers shot 15 of 22 from the foul line in the game. Hotchkiss remains at No. 16 in state RPI rankings. It is currently 5-1 in conference play with six total games remaining in the regulation season. Hotchkiss travels this Friday to No. 9 Soroco (12-2, 5-1). The Bulldogs

will have to contain senior Chloe Veilleux, who leads the league in scoring with just under 20 points per game. Against their six

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Girls 400m: Summer Herman, Tani Zamarripa, Savannah McIntire, Sierra Williams** Girls 800m: Rebecca Deal, Tani Zamarripa, Sierra Williams, Savannah McIntire* Girls 400m: Amber Jenkins, Shayna Dale, Summer Herman, Kendall McHugh Girls 400m: Amber Jenkins, Shayna Dale, Mackenzie Kehmeier, Kendall McHugh Boys 800m: Jacob Robb, Shane Gates, Bryce Klaseen, Isaac Swoffer Boys 1600m: Jacob Robb, Brendon Klaseen, Ryan Latta, Bryce Klaseen Girls 400m: Amber Jenkins, Shayna Dale, Kenzie Henderson, Kendall McHugh*** Boys 800m: Wyatt Camp, Isaac Swoffer, Drew Markley, Ty Grant Boys 3200m: Jordan McMillan, Ryan Imhoff, Drew Markley, Brendon Klaseen Boys 400m: Joshua Jenkins, Zach McMillan, Danny Mendoza, Wyatt Camp**** Boys 800m: Wyatt Camp, Alex Barron, Drew Markley, Ty Grant Boys 1600m: Drew Markley, Danny Mendoza, Jordan McMillan, Ty Grant *Sierra Williams 100 & 200m records still stand in 3A **Girls 400m relay was 3A record until 2018 ***Girls 400m relay record still stands in 2A; and they set the all-time 2A record ****First 400m relay title in school history

common opponents, both teams are 5-1. On Saturday Hotchkiss faces 9-3, 4-2 North Park.

Consistent play earns Hotchkiss win over Rangely BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Hotchkiss Bulldogs upped their conference win-loss record to 4-3 Saturday on a convincing 55-43 win over Rangely. Senior Jacob Stucker scored 17 points in the win. Evan Mattison scored six of his nine game points on threepointers. The Bulldogs held a steady eight-point lead throughout the first three periods, outscoring the Panthers, 5-3, in the last two minutes of

the game. Guard Marvin Guereque ended the game with seven points, Zac Ziemer and Oliver Mendoza each added five points. Also scoring were Will Scarlett (4), Hunter Bryant (3), Malykai Klaseen and Jacob Palecki (2), and Yahir Chaviz (1). The Bulldogs are now 6-7 overall with six games remaining in the regulation season. They take to the road this week for two conference games, starting Friday against the 7-7 Soroco Rams Friday. On Saturday they face 1-9 North Park.

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Hotchkiss senior Jacob Stucker scores two of his 17 points in the Bulldogs’ 55-43 conference win over Rangely Saturday. Stucker is averaging just over 14 points per game. Both the girls and boys junior varsity games with Rangely were overtime wins.

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Carson Collins scores two of her season-high 26 Photo by Tamie Meck points in Hotchkiss’ 58-43 conference win over Rangely Saturday. Collins is averaging almost 17 Elan Maulhardt attempts to steal the ball from De points per game in the current prep basketball Beque senior forward Garrett Jenkins in Paonia’s 66-36 loss to the Dragons. campaign.

De Beque sweeps Eagles BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Paonia boys basketball team suffered a 66-36 loss last Wednesday to the visiting De Beque Dragons. At 140, De Beque is currently third in state 1A RPI rankings. Senior David Lozano scored two three-pointers and 12 points for the game. Jose Pentajo managed four goals and eight points, Elan Maulhardt scored four, and Jai Petmezas and Logan Green

each scored a threepointer. The Eagles had a hard time stopping sophomores Wes Ryan and Brennan Rigsby, who scored 26 and 17 points, respectively. With five games remaining in the season, the loss gives the Eagles a 5-2 conference and 85 overall win-loss record. Paonia travels to North Park (1-11) Friday and faces Soroco (7-7) at Oak Creek Saturday. While having one senior and four juniors

on the Eagle girls varsity squad, season play continues to take a toll on their win-loss record, as players continue to hone their skills and learn the game. The Eagles had singledigit scores in all four periods in their 43-18 loss to De Beque. In her sixth game of the season, sophomore Taneal Mautz made 67 percent of her field goal shots including two three-pointers and scored a team-high 10 points.

Junior post Lyla HayutinBaril scored four points, and sophomores Ceylon Carter scored three and Sadie Lee added a free throw. Paonia shot 2 of 11 from the foul line. The De Beque defense dominated the game. Paonia had three offensive rebounds and 28 turnovers for the game. The Eagle defense finished the game with 18 rebounds. Led by seniors Faith Novess, Jentry Largent PAONIA HOOPS TO B8

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Cedaredge girls win three BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Senior Courtney Freeman and junior Makayla Kehmeier played a major role in Cedaredge High School’s three wins on the hardwood last week. The duo was leading scorers in all three of the games, won by the Bruins, helping Cedaredge climb to a 10-3 overall record and 2-1 in 3A WSL play. Cedaredge defeated Rangely, 49-26, on Jan. 22; slipped past Basalt, 41-36, in Basalt on Jan.

25 and came from behind to defeat Gunnison (5-9 and 2-4) on Jan. 26. Freeman was the week’s leading scorer for the Bruins with 48 points in three games and Kehmeier finished with 34 for the week’s work. Against Rangely, Kehmeier and Freeman had nine points each, in a game controlled by the Bruins from start to finish. Cedaredge was ahead 32-16 at halftime and never was threatened after that.

An ugly start in Basalt found the Bruins behind, 31-21 after three quarters of play. A 20-5 run by the Bruins in the fourth quarter reversed the tables on the Longhorns allowing Cedaredge to pull off the victory. Freeman was good for 18 points in Basalt while Kehmeier contributed another 11. Freeman sparked the big fourthquarter run with 12 of her 18 points coming in the period. Riley Webb had 13 to lead Basalt’s

offense. Saturday’s battle with Gunnison was a see-saw affair with neither team finding a solution to the other’s defense in a 21-21 haltime tie. The third period was equally close with Cedaredge outscoring the Cowboys by two points for a lead going to the final stanza. Freeman and Kehmeier were the catalyst in the game with Freeman collecting 21 points, including four 3-point goals and

five-of-six at the charity stripe. Kehmeier added 14 points for the winners, all coming in the second half of play, including an 11-point third quarter. Jenna Wise and Laura Hanks had 15 and 10 points, respectively, to lead Gunnison’s attack. The Bruins have two games next week, beginning with Delta (Jan. 29) and a trip to Coal Ridge Feb. 2 and a 12:30 p.m. game. Cedaredge is in Aspen on Feb. 5 for a 5:30 p.m. contest.

Bruin boys drop two games BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Cedaredge is staying the course against tough competition in the rugged 3A WSL. The Bruins have had their difficulty in boys basketball this season as a young squad seeks its identity with just three seniors and two juniors. After last week’s games the Bruins are near the bottom of league standings with a 5-8 overall record and an 0-3 league mark. The Bruins began the week against visiting Rangely on Tuesday, Jan. 22, with a 52-44 win. Friday’s trip to Basalt resulted in a 52-30 loss to the Longhorns and Saturday’s game against

Gunnison was a 59-26 setback. Bruins 52, Rangely 44 Tuesday’s contest against Rangely got off to a good start for the Bruins. A 17-12 lead after one period changed dramatically when Rangely outscored the Bruins 156 to take a 27-23 halftime lead. Cedaredge corrected parts of its game to take a 43-37 lead to the fourth quarter following a 20point third. The Bruins were five points better than the Panthers in the fourth quarter to earn the 52-44 non-conference victory. Senior Peter Sandels was Cedaredge’s leading scorer with 13 points fol-

lowed by sophomore Conner Brooks’ 12. Sophomores Colby Rupp and Jacob Brown contributed nine points each with senior Jared Reynolds scoring eight points with six assists and six steals. Sophomore Alex Barron had eight rebounds for the Bruins in the win. Micah Zenner had 13 points to lead Rangely’s offense. Basalt 52, Bruins 30 Cedaredge found the Longhorn’s gym to be a tough place to play last Friday. A consistent game from Basalt led to a 22point loss for the Bruins in 3A WSL play. Brown and Reynolds were Cedaredge’s leading

scorers with eight points each, with juniors Owen Craig and Sandels pulling down seven rebounds apiece in the loss. Cowboys 59, Bruins 26 A well-conditioned Gunnison team used its length and quickness to good advantage with an aggressive style of play. The game was close for the first eight minutes with the Cowboys easing into the second quarter with a 13-10 lead. In the second quarter, however, the wheels quite literally came off the wagon in a 21-6 surge by the Cowboys. Gunnison kept the pressure on in second half play with a 16-7 third quarter insuring

the Cowboys of a 3A WSL win, 59-26. Reynolds’ 13 points topped the Bruin players on offense. Reynolds also had four rebounds and six steals in the game. Cedaredge hosted Delta (4-0 and 9-4) on Jan. 29 and travels to New Castle for a 3A WSL matchup with Coal Ridge (2-3 and 11-3) on Saturday (2 p.m.). The Bruins are in Aspen Feb. 5 for a 7 p.m. contest.

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Cedaredge senior standout Courtney Freeman hits a 3-pointer in the Bruins’ 10-point win over Gunnison.

Delta cagers still first BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

After climbing to the top of the 3A WSL standings a week ago, Delta (4-0 and 12-1) maintained its perch on top with a 5126 win at home against Palisade (3-3 and 5-12 in 4A WSL) and a 72-48 decision over Grand Valley (2-2 and 20-3). Delta’s win against Palisade was spearheaded by Sara Geddes’ 16 points and a stout defense. Geddes also had six rebounds and five steals in the win. Freshman Erika Kuta contributed 10 points and did some insurance work with eight rebounds and four steals for the Panthers. The Panthers led from the start with a halftime lead of 22-11 that grew to 40-20 with one period left to play. Alexis Marushack had eight points to lead Palisade’s offense. Grand Valley played the Panthers tough for one quarter and trailed 14-12 going to the second period. Delta’s defense created turnovers to spark a 2612 offensive spurt in the second quarter. Geddes

had eight points in the run with Kuta collecting six points of her own. Seven players figured in Delta’s 21-point fourth quarter to seal the win, 72-48. Kuta’s 19 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals dominated Delta’s stats in the win. Geddes finished with 18 points and had seven rebounds, two assists and four steals. Alexa Huff finished with seven points with Missa Webb contributing seven points, four assists and four steals. Keely Porter had eight rebounds in the win. Grand Valley’s Shaya Chenowith claimed gamescoring honors with her 26 points and Loghan Teter finished with 11. Delta will put its record on the line this next week with games against Cedaredge (Jan. 29) and Moffat County (5-0 and 11-3) in Craig on Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. Delta Boys With last Tuesday’s loss (50-36) to Palisade behind them, leagueleading Delta powered its way past potential spoiler Grand Valley, 69-32, on

Thursday. The win moves Delta up the ladder to 4-0 in 3A WSL play and 9-4 overall. The Panthers are the only team with an unbeaten league record at this time. Palisade’s defense was a key ingredient in the Bulldogs’ recipe for victory on Jan. 25. Delta, a usually high-scoring team, was held to single digits in three quarters in its 14-point loss to the Bulldogs. Delta’s defense was lacking on the perimeter where Bulldog shooters found an array of opportunities for medium to long range jump shots. Palisade’s Zane Haas had the touch against the Panthers and his 24 points led all scorers in the game. He had seven points in the first quarter and finished with nine counters in the final stanza. Delta found itself down, 22-14, at halftime and was within reach at 25-30 after three quarters of play. The Bulldogs fed Haas in the final period and rode his coattails to victory on his strong shooting night. Delta junior Felipe Bedoy came off the bench in the second half to score all 11 of his teamhigh points with a pair of 3-point goals igniting a short-lived rally. Palisade’s 20-9 run in the fourth quarter doomed the Panthers. Thursday’s contest against Grand Valley was a game regarded as key to Delta’s league title hopes. The Panthers played as though it was

important with a 32-19 first half advantage. Senior John Ames, who had been absent in the scoring column in recent games, led Delta’s first half charge with a trio of 3-pointers. Ames had three more treys in the third quarter and finished the game with a game-high 19 points. Kyle Mock chashed in 14 points and Bedoy collected another 11 points to give the Panthers three players in double digits. Indra Griggs and Joe Garcia had seven points each for Grand Valley.

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Peter Sandels shoots over the outstretched hand of Gunnison’s Aiden Hulbert in a game dominated (59-26) by the Cowboys.

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Delta junior Alexus Fausto (white uniform) gets Grand Valley’s Emilio Garcia to change his dribble direction.

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Sophomore Taneal Mautz scores on a three-point jumper in Paonia’s 43-18 loss to De Beque last Wednesday. Mautz scored a team-high four goals and 10 points.

Paonia hoops CONTINUED FROM B7 and Nataly Castro, the Dragon girls are 11-3 overall and in ninth place Photo by Wayne Crick in state 1A RPI rankDelta junior Sara Geddes scores two of her team- ings. Paonia is 2-4 in the high 16 points against Palisade.

2A/1A Western Slope Conference with five games remaining in the season. It takes to the road this week to face 9-3 North Park Friday and 12-2 Soroco Saturday.

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Construction is trending upward

43 homes built in Cedaredge, Orchard City over last two years

BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

Between new subdivisions, updating building codes and discussing tiny homes, the Surface Creek area seems to be steering its focus toward development and growth. However, these conversations shouldn’t come as a surprise to many given the amount of construction happening in the area over the last few years. For example, in 2017 eight new homes were started in Cedaredge. In 2018, there were 12 — a 50 percent increase. Orchard City, however, saw the opposite trend. While 15 homes were started in 2017, only eight were started in 2018. Orchard City might have seen starts similar to 2017 had there not been a moratorium on taps due to the drought. “People tend to not start homes when they can’t get water,” said Bruce Stanley, Orchard City and Cedaredge building inspector. Still, that didn’t completely stall the area’s development. For example, Clarke Ashby built three of those new homes in OC last year and is currently working on another. Stanley noted that one reason why OC might have had more home starts overall in the last two years is due to costs. OC charges a permit fee only while Cedaredge has numerous fees such as permit, use tax, plan check, impact and park and recreation fees. “If you plan to construct an 1,800-square-foot home the permits for building in Cedaredge might cost around $7,000. That same home in OC for permits might cost around $1,600,” he explained. Compared to the Front Range, Cedaredge is still significantly less expensive. Stanley estimates that a home that size in the Denver area could reach around $30,000 for

permits. The overall lower cost of living is one reason why both Stanley and builder Tate Locke think people are flocking to the Western Slope. “Word of mouth is strong fuel with people moving into the area,” said Locke. “Many are retiring and wanting less traffic, a better environment with cleaner air and water, and locally sourced food. Delta County just happens to have all of that more accessible and at a lower cost than, say, California.” The types of homes being built vary. The numbers also include modular homes — ones that are manufactured off site, brought in and then placed on a foundation. Stanley said homes built in OC mainly depend on what land is available. In Cedaredge development is mostly concentrated around the golf course and the high school with a couple being built in the northwest part of town. Each year Locke’s business, Cristee-Meade Building Company, builds three to five new houses. The homes Locke specializes in are custom builds, like the ones near the golf course. “Over the years we’ve seen people start heading toward smaller and more functional homes,” said Locke, a builder in Cedaredge since 2004. The average square footage before the housing crash of 2009 was 30 percent larger than after the recession. “People are more focused on energy efficient homes and making the most with their space,” he said. Over half the company’s business, however, is in remodels. “We have lots of locals or people moving into the area who want to better their homes,” he said. Stanley said the number of permits issued per year for renovations and remodels has been around 40 each in Cedaredge and Orchard City. In addition to custom and owner built houses, many builders are turning their work

toward affordability, around the $150,000-200,000 range. The new subdivision being discussed in Cedaredge, Orchard Meadows, will capitalize on this need. “During 2017 and 2018 a good focus has been brought to the affordable home market while the custom home market is continuing to grow,” said Locke. “I’m glad seeing other builders meeting this need and I think the future growth will remain strong in both areas.” Overall, the boom in building is beneficial for all builders and contractors in the area. While many moved away at the time of the economic crash, those that remained

are finding building to be a reliable income source. Ashby decided to start building homes with his son a year ago. His son needed to get out of the coal mines and Ashby wanted something more to do in retirement. Together the two build mostly spec homes which are ones that are completed, or nearly completed, before being sold. The layout, flooring and features are chosen by the builders. With the stable economy and growth in the area, the two are able to construct homes in 2-3 months and sell quickly. “I’ve been building all my life and find this keeps

my mind and everything a bit sharper,” said Ashby, who’s lived in the area for 18 years and used to own a store and shed business. Locke’s company provides wages for 10-12 families in the area. “We’re focused on longterm employment,” he said. “We love working in and on the community.” In addition to more employment opportunities, growth in Surface Creek is also good news for businesses. “The refurbished performing arts center in Cedaredge has been tremendously successful and restaurants are booming more than they have in the past,” said Stanley.

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Building a home, like this one on southeast Fairway Drive, often takes months. Inspector Bruce Stanley is heavily involved in the process from start to finish. First he goes over the plans. Then throughout the building process he inspects at different times items like the excavation and foundation, rebar, flooring, sheathing, framing, roof, installation and the drywall. A final inspection evaluates drainage and then a certificate of occupancy can be issued.

Voices of the Western Slope series features historian, author Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center and Delta County Libraries present “Voices of the Western Slope,” a series of entertaining, engaging, and informative presentations on noteworthy topics of the Western Slope. The January presentation in the quarterly series is “Murder and Mystery

on Grand Mesa” with local author James K. Wetzel. Wetzel will share the history behind the 1892 mysterious disappearance of William Alexander and the murder of Surface Creek cattleman William Womack in 1901, both described in his book, “Murder and Mystery on Grand Mesa.”

This presentation will be held at the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center Thursday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. There is a recommended donation of $10 at the door to cover presentation costs. For more information, contact Cedaredge Library at 399-7674 or Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center at 856-9195.

Who let the dogs out? New and experienced mushers race Grand Mesa BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

On Jan. 26 and 27 mushers from around Colorado and even Arizona took to the Photo by Emy Lynn Roque Cisneros Grand Mesa in a weekend of Bob Eckels was among the volunteers who helped sort seeds dog racing fun for the Grand Mesa Summit Challenge. at the Cedaredge Library. New and experienced racers participated in sprint-style events of sledding, skijoring and snowshoeing. World champion John Perry from Sterling even made an appearance, though he is “retired” at age 73. Too many concussions put Perry packet containing anywhere BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS out of actually racing but he’s from 20-50 seeds. Most sorted Staff Writer Planning a garden but not on Thursday were flowers, with sure which seeds you want to some kale and green beans, use? You might find use of too. These seeds are donated the Delta County Seed Library. from seed savers throughout Each January the Cedaredge, the area or from larger comHotchkiss and Paonia librar- panies. Each package has a label ies host seed sorting parties to package seeds for checkouts. describing the location, seed Seeds should be available at all source and notes for growfive county libraries on March ing. “Our program has grown exponentially and it’s suc1. On Thursday, Jan. 24, cessful because of community four volunteers attended support,” said senior librarian the seed sorting party held Sarah Smith. This is the fifth year for at the Cedaredge Library. “I always use the seed library,” the program after the pilot said Suzanne Schoenfelder, began in 2013. After the seeds “so I decided to attend to give are packaged they’re categorized into a searchable catalog back.” Other volunteers included online. The seed catalog and more three time attendee and masPhoto by Emy Lynn Roque Cisneros ter gardener Bob Eckles, Dea information about the program and how to donate seeds can be Janet Saxon brought six dogs Pyle and Patt Jones. Seed packages are put found at http://deltalibraries. from Golden for the Grand together by hand, with each org/delta-county-seed-library/. Mesa Summit Challenge.

happy to train his dogs to race with a good friend. “The most important thing to me in racing is that the dogs love what they’re doing,” he said. The race also welcomed new racers like Brad Kassing from Arizona. He showed remarkable promise, placing

second on Saturday in the four-dog-sled, four-mile at around 18 minutes — despite only having three canines and this being his second race. More information on sled dog racing and the Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club which hosted the GMSC can be found on rmsdc.org.

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Aaron Natoniewski brought six dogs from Carbondale for the Grand Mesa Summit Challenge.

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What’s bugging you?

Genealogy group meets monthly at the library

If you have a nagging curiosity about your family’s beginning, join the “Digging Your Roots” genealogy group at Cedaredge Library. This is an informal group with a passion for researching the lives of the ancestors. New members are

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welcome. Participants will delve deeper into the research process, techniques, websites and filling out charts and forms. Keep looking, those ancestors are out there! The group meets the first Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m.

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BY JIM LESER Cedaredge Tree Board

Did you ever wonder where insects come from? And did you ever question how insects grow up? Like us, most start out as an egg but from that point on boy are they different! As mammals, we start as an egg in our mother’s womb and develop into a baby. When born, we are still babies, at least for the first years of our lives. Then we get called toddlers, then boys and girls, then teens, then young adults, adults and then old adults. I will admit that I am presently in the last category. While the life cycle of an insect begins with an egg, it generally hatches outside its mother’s “womb” into a larva or a nymph.

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For the juvenile insect, life is taken up with eating, growing, molting, and growing bigger until it is ready to become an adult. This process is referred to as metamorphosis. Metamorphosis actually infers “change.” The term is of Latin and Greek origins: meta means change and morphe means form. This process describes the series of changes through which an insect passes in its growth from the egg stage (some insects, such as aphids, may produce eggs and/or give birth to live young) through the immature stages (nymph, larva or pupa) to the adult stage. Unlike us who have internal skeletons, insects have an exoskeleton, one that protects it from its environment. To grow bigger, an insect needs to shed its tough outer exoskeleton, or molt. When the insect is ready, the old exoskeleton cracks open and the insect slowly crawls out. Free of its old “skin,” the insect stretches itself out, puffs itself up and dries out its new exoskeleton. While it waits for its exoskeleton to harden it is quite vulnerable. Juvenile insects molt many times as they grow larger, often changing into quite different organisms by the adult stage. When it molts, it enters another stage that may or may not look different from the previous stage. These are called instars. There can be several larval or nymphal instars. Depending upon the species, an insect’s life stages are characterized by either complete or incomplete (simple or gradual) metamorphosis. Insects that undergo complete metamorphosis have four life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. The larva looks dramatically different to the adult insect, and must go through a pupal or transition stage before it develops into an adult. Pupation occurs at the final molt. It is an apparent inactive stage during which the larva undergoes a most dramatic change. When it emerges from the pupa, it has become an adult. It has wings, fully functional reproductive

parts and looks just like its parents. Complete metamorphosis gives insects a significant survival advantage. The adults and larvae, being different, do not compete for the same food sources and have different predators. Complete metamorphosis occurs in 85 percent of known insect species. That includes all of the major successful insect groups such as beetles, wasps, bees, ants, flies, moths and butterflies. Other insect species that undergo complete metamorphosis include fleas, alderflies, lacewings, scorpion-flies and caddisflies. Insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis have three life stages: egg, nymph and adult. These insect begin life as a wingless nymph. In many cases it looks like a miniature adult. With each successive molt, the insect increases in size

and looks more and more like an adult. On a flying insect, wings will gradually appear. After the last molt the insect is fully adult, able to use its wings and reproduce. Insect species that undergo incomplete metamorphosis include silverfish, mayflies, dragonflies, damselflies, stoneflies, cockroaches, termites, praying mantids, earwigs, grasshoppers, stickinsects, booklice, parasitic lice, true bugs and thrips. Sometimes I wish I had an exoskeleton like an insect. Maybe that would prevent me from eating too much. But only if I couldn’t molt. I can’t imagine what that would be like! Jim Leser retired to Cedaredge in 2007 after a career with Texas A&M University Extension in entomology. He is a member of the Cedaredge Tree Board and a Colorado Master Gardener.

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Enjoy the beautiful snow and a wonderful story at the same time on the Surface Creek Trail StoryWalk®. The February book is “Snowy Valentine” by David Petersen. Step out into a snowy Valentine’s Day with Jasper the bunny as he travels the forest valley searching for a special gift for his loved one. Find out how the story goes on the Surface Creek Trail. Then, visit the Cedaredge Library for a take-home craft related to the story.

Cedaredge Friends of the Library installs new officers BY DON BENJAMIN Staff Writer

According to the minutes of their Jan. 10 meeting, the Friends of the Cedaredge Public Library met to hear a program, conduct business, and install new officers. Stepping down from their friends’ roles are Pat Means, outgoing president and Jean Blanning, outgoing vice president. Berta Marean was also recognized as a secretary who has served in the past. Newly installed officers are Lorie Molitor as president and Sue Meyer as vice president. Continuing in their roles will be Sandy Maddox as

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secretary and Lynnette Reed as treasurer. The program “Staying Alive at 65” was presented by Darold Sloan who informed the group and community members attending about defensive driving. The Delta County Libraries will sponsor a talk by James Wetzel author of “Murder and Mystery on Grand Mesa.” Wetzel’s presentation is part of the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center’s (GMAEC) series entitled “Voices of the Western Slope.” Wetzel will speak at the GMAEC at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, with a $10 donation sug-

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gested at the door. The friends will donate $5,000 to the Cedaredge Library, $1,500 to support the February celebration of “Love Your Library,” and $3,500 to the Delta County Library Trust & Endowment. The friends are considering investing funds with the Colorado Community Foundation and will discuss that option at a future meeting. Members are reminded that 2018 membership dues expired in November and those who have not already done so are asked to pay their current dues as soon as possible.

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Representatives of the Cedaredge Rotary Club met with Cedaredge High School (CHS) administrators last week to discuss the idea of establishing a Rotary Interact Club at the school. An Interact Club invites young people ages 12-18 to become involved in the Rotary mission of “service above self.” CHS will search for a faculty sponsor and the Rotary group will provide guidance. The goal is to have the club up and running by fall 2019. Present at last week’s historic meeting were (clockwise beginning in the foreground): Rotarians Linda Rogers and Linda Lichtendah, CHS principal Randy Brown and CHS counselor Amanda Cerise, Rotarian Melanie McClanahan and Rotary president Joe Agne, and CHS assistant principal Brandon Milholland.

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Spring Into Action Azalee Hoffbauer Staff Writer

It’s time to spring into action and prep for the SAT. In Colorado all students take either pre-SAT (PSAT) or the SAT in the spring of each school year. Cedaredge High School will be hosting their test on April 9, 2019. That is just 85 days away! The SAT is a standardized test that is widely used in the U.S. for college admission. The SAT, however, is much more than that. Mrs. Cerise, the CHS counselor, takes charge of student SAT prep and ensures each student stays on track with the state’s requirements. She believes “Not everyone knows what they want to do after they graduate and making sure you have a good SAT is important to give yourself the most options.” By performing well on this test, it can open many doors even if someone wants to enter the workforce. Some of the students may believe the SAT will not help them in the future, but Katie Lindley holds another view, “The Niala Stair intently studies for the upcoming SAT, so she will be fully prepared for it.

SAT gives an opportunity to see where you are at and could open doors for you.” The SAT not only helps a student enter college, but it can show them what subjects they need to focus on and how they can perform better. Obviously, doing well on this test can help anyone, so how can a student prepare? This year CHS will be doing SAT prep during BRUIN TIME (every Thursday) when all students will use Naviance, an organizationed prep site to access study tools such as lessons, practice tests, and study games. Also resources like Khan Academy, College Board, online site, apps, and prep books are available to students. Studying in short increments and during down times, like on car rides, are prove the best to help a busy stu�� goals, and preparing for it can make a difference in the future. Mrs. Cerise helps guide Hannah Hohenstein through the SAT prep resource on naviance.

What’s Bruin Inside Girls’ basketball continues a winning streak that clears the way to state. Boys wrestling places 2nd in their tournament; they have pinned their hopes on state and refuse defeat. The snow has arrived with a vengeance, and NHS has put their shovels into action. There is a hint of prom on the horizon, and juniors are busy with concessions. Sign up now. Pep band has brought spirit to all of the basketball games, and their own enthusiasm proves to be contagious.

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After having a couple of weeks off for the holidays, Ce-

daredge Bruins quickly step back into the grind. With the

end of the school year.

Seniors are approaching graduation in the near future.

new year and a fresh new start, students return to school in

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careers after they complete this major milestone.

to establish a routine after time off. It takes hard work

outside of school. Every student has their own hobbies

in the morning ready for another day. Cedaredge Bruins

if their time to improve these areas of their life as well.

and self-discipline to wake up when that alarm goes off

approach every day with the determination to defeat every obstacle.

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testing. Students put in the extra work to prepare for the

end of the year by studying, by attending study sessions,

and by putting forth their best effort in the classroom. Students must stay motivated and on task so that their grades

or interests, and many students dedicate a certain amount Sophomore Wyatt Smith explains, “It is important to me that I dedicate part of my day to music, whether that be improving my guitar skills or learning the piano.”

Although their paths vary, each student at Cedaredge

High School works diligently towards their goals and aims for success in 2019.

Mrs. Gillis grades notecards for a big research paper assigned to the Advanced English III class. The grading never stops.

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Mr. Cannon instructs his chemistry class about a new concept they will need to know this semester.

Mrs. Stratman takes her place at the front desk again after Christmas break.

Ashlyn Anderson and Billy Finn are working on their chromebooks.

Boys’ basketball gets back to it’s roots and focuses on the basics. They recently won 55-44 against Rangely. Senior quotes are due Febuary 1st deadline is iminent; do not wait. Parent dedications due March 1st. Limited space, so turn them in now. Your last chance to say goodbye to a graduating senior. “Trusted Adult campaign just �� Sources of Strength. Students thank those who care about them. In the school setting, that means teachers. Climbing regionals Febuary 2nd. The goal for all climbers is to qualify for state competition.

Kaitlyn Toothaker is back to working on newspaper and yearbook pages for journalism.

FFA returns from annual Stock Show trip. This is always a favorite trip. They visited the Denver Aquarium, a dog food production plant, a large animal hospital, and a dairy that milks 650,000 Jersey cows a day.

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Bruins Shoot: Take Down and Pin Grace Hatheway Staff Writer

Derek Sanchez wrestles in the heavy weight 285 �� home duel. He has been a strong wrestler these past years.

At the 220 bracket, Taj VanderLinde slams his opponent down for the pin. Taj always seems to impress the crowd.

Adrian Nieto has been out for the season from an injury until the Montrose duel. This strong 126 pond wrestler came back hungry.

They unleash energy as they step onto the mat. Throughout the winter sports season, the wrestling boys have continually improved their records with more and more pins added to their accomplishments. They continue to shine with their �� place for the third year in a row at the Delta Tournament on December 8th and 2nd place at Rocky Ford on January 11th. At their home match on January 10th, �� They fought hard but were defeated in a very close duel. Lane Hunsberger and Toby Waddell defeated their match opponents by pinning them. A week later they came back strong and took down the Montrose Indians with a 44 - 33 victory and another trophy to add to their collection on January 17th. The Montrose duel was also their senior night. The three seniors for the 2018-2019 season are Toby Waddell, Taj VanderLinde, and Austin Crawford. Waddell said that this year has been, “one heck of a ride thanks to my teammates making my last season a good one.” He is a four year participant in Cedaredge wrestling. Waddell hopes to make a repeat trip to state and place �� Home duels are “pretty intense” and give the athletes an extra push as they step onto the mat to “break” their opponent. Students and fans continue to show support for their wrestling Bruins. Break ‘em.

Lane Hunsberger takes the upper hand in his �� Lane is one of the most impressive freshmen on the team.

Ryan Imhoff started his season late, but the crowd could tell he missed it. This 126 JV wrestler threw his Montrose opponent to the mat several times before succeeding at the pin.

The seniors this year are some of the strongest yet. These boys are 100% committed and have been �� wrestling.

As Brian Hoerr’s Junior year goes on, he works harder everyday. Brian is a powerful 145 wrestler.

Splashing into a New Year Alaiha Hoffbauer Staff Writer

“Swimmers step up, place your feet, take your mark…..beep!” The race has just begun; the intensity is shown by the splashing and speed of each stroke. The water creates a barrier that every swimmer is trying to burst through using all the muscles in her body. She �� her time. She shakes her opponent’s hand and then hops out of the �� record. Delta County swim team started off their season hosting a home meet at Bill Heddles recreation center where they practice. The team consists of swimmers from all over Delta County including three Cedaredge high school swimmers. Abigail Williams swam with the team during the last three years, and Alaiha Hoffbauer and ��

Overall, the swim team makes it possible for girls across the county to join and to enjoy a new sport. Competitive swimming is an intense sport that engages every ��ming is hard, and at times I feel like giving up, but strength helps me overcome this and perform my best.” Swimming not only takes drive, but also a love for the sport since its intensity can overwhelm the athlete. Abigail, one of three seniors on the swim team, was celebrated at the annual senior night. Senior night brought tears and joy as the team and parents celebrate the senior’s last home meet. Abby shared, “I have grown and learned so much since starting to swim. I have made friends, pushed my mental and physical strength, and overall became the best swimmer I could be. I am sad to move on, but I am happy to have the memories.”

Emma Purvis waits for her next command at swim �� been swimming for two years.

Abigail Williams makes every stroke count during her practices. She has swam all three years that she’s been at CHS.

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Courtney Freeman places the ball off of the glass after stealing the ball from the opponent.

Bring ‘em out! The Lady Bruins Basketball team charges the court every game time with intensity. The girls have played 10 games so far this season. After Christmas break, the girls came back out �� against Aspen resulted in a major home-court win. The Bruins take pride in their game speed being fast paced and always on the run. Under a new coaching staff including the new JV coach Mr. Dunbar and the new varsity head coach Mr. Coleman, the fundamentals of the team focuses on more team reliance and on bonding on and off the court. The Lady Bruins Basketball team has six upperclassmen including four seniors and two juniors. Senior

Camie Baldozier talks about her �� together. Every heartache and �� excited to see where this season goes and see how much we grow as a team.” The Bruins work through the season and make their way into the heart of the season. The girls picked up a big win against Olathe on January 15th. They all came together to produce a win on the road. Courtney Freeman and Kammie Henderson led the team in points for the game, and all of the girls worked hard to show their progress. The Lady Bruins look forward to playing games on their home court with a game against Grand Valley

Paige McGovern reaches around the defender to pass the ball to her teammate.

Dalia Alejandre raises her hands in the air and drops into a defensive stance. Makayla Kehmeier dribbles down the court while Courtney Freeman runs beside her in case an outlet pass is needed.

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As the Marching Band season ends, another chapter for the CHS band begins. Catchy beats �� Anticipation begins to build as the basketball game continues. Music livens the energy in the crowd, and the CHS band will now strive to bring more of that energy to the home basketball games. Although the band has played for the basketball games in the past, this is something new and exciting for this bunch of band students. As per request, the band is back and now makes an effort to show all the support they have for the basketball players through music. Pep tunes are full of captivating rhythms and

Elisabeth Cole Co-Editor recognizable tunes that everyone can jam out to. This Jordan Taylor reads her music creates a great atmosphere for and plays the the game. �� pep band. The band looks forward to pepping the crowd up for the upcoming games on two Saturdays, two Tuesdays, one Thursday and one Friday night. �� favorite pieces to play. Returning band member, Niala Stair ��ergizes not only the players, but the crowd. This energy radiates and in turn makes playing even more energetic and powerful.” Come support not only the basketball players, but now the band, both pursuing what they love.

Mr. Wolcott is in charge of the pep band and helped bring back this tradition to basketball games.

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Peter Sandals passes to Jared Reynolds to set their offense into motion.

Coach Cerise reads the court to see if he needs to sub anyone into the game. After receiving a foul, Colby Rupp shoots a valuable free throw.

Jacob Brown and Conner Brooks keep their eyes on the ball and attempt to have a defensive stop.

The 2018-2019 Cedaredge High School Bruins Boys basketball team has tall tasks in front of them as they play in a loaded 3A conference. This season differs from previous seasons. The Bruins are lacking height like previous years, and the inexperience of younger guys on the team creates a new challenge for the Bruins. Senior Peter Sandels said, �� three seniors and three juniors”. �� stepped up from the JV to the Varsity.” �� team, Head Coach Cerise said, �� is just no easy opponent.” He ��er opponent and the obstacles it presents the team.” The C team has also faced adversity by playing teams that are tough opponents. Freshman Marshall Meyers ex��petition is higher than middle school.” He also feels that with the philosophies of the Bruin �� game is treated as a team sport

than an individual sport, which �� about the differences between middle school and high school �� speed of the game is faster than I have ever experienced.” �� JV and Varsity games including games against rivals Delta and Olathe. The boys look forward to playing in front of their home �� support of the crowd and community helps the team, and the support is good to see.” Senior night will occur on Thursday, February 14, against Olathe. �� one of the smallest teams in the conference, they show the most heart and hustle. The Bruins have a young team that has less experience than many teams they face, but in the coming years their experience will be �� for the current team and future teams for years to come. The current team sits in a bright spot in the conference, and the Bruins constitute a force for a long time to come.

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Cedaredge Bruins New Semester, New Classes Hunter Campbell Advertising Editor

New opportunities begin as CHS students enter a new semester. A new year brings new Bruin Times for CHS students. Bruin Time is a class each week that lasts for an hour and thirty minutes. During that time students learn new skills they can take into the future. These skills range from the basics of adulting and CPR to what students are passionate about such as leather working and basic construction. In adulting, students pay $5 and learn how to do tasks such as basic sewing and cooking. By the end of the �� only $30. In leather working, students can learn how to either make a belt or a wallet to take home at the cost of $20. Basic Construction teaches students how to use power tools and to make little projects, something that can be completed in a four week course. This class only costs $20 as well. Some choices are free of charge as well. Techie stu-

dents can learn how to crop videos and make vlogs. Tech Talks, taught by Mr. Cannell, does not need payment from the students who wish to attend. He says, “Tech Talks provides students with resources and an opportunity to create through inspired ideas.” Some choices target sports students as well. Climbing involves students who will climb for an hour and thirty minutes. Athletic Rehab helps student athletes stay physically �� A slew of options are designed for people who just want to enjoy their time. A book club sponsored by Ms. Gillis allows students to read a trendy book that the students help pick. They will read the books and have a little “talk-a-thon” about the book. They can earn extra credit for their English class as well. The students engage in enjoyable activities. They always look forward to this time of the week, and some never want it to end.

A group of students in Mr. Parsons’ Adulting class learn how to cut and prepare vegetables for cooking.

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Writing Staff Grace Hatheway Azalee Hoffbauer Alaiha Hoffbauer Hannah Hohenstein Hunter Kissner Amberlyn Lamm 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.

Another group of students in the Adulting class work on prepping the vegetables and meat for cooking. The class made fajitas for their lesson on preparing food.

In the Hunter’s Education class, Hannah Gardner learned how to safely load a lever-action ��Mr. Grimson as the teaching sponsor. The goal for the class is to have students successfully earn their Hunter’s Safety licenses.

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A traveling ensemble representing the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra will perform a unique concert on Feb. 2 from 7-9 p.m. at the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center (GMAEC) in Cedaredge. The performance, entitled “Sinners & Saints,” will feature a rousing evening of drinking songs, gospel music, and other tunes of debauchery, doctrine and fun. The group has performed in the Grand Valley but this is the ﬁrst time they have taken their show on the road. For information, call 970-8569195. Tickets are $25 and can be obtained at the GMAEC at 195 West Main Street in Cedaredge or through the center’s website: https://www.grandmesaartscenter.com/events.html.

Photo by Don Benjamin

Young writers honored

Cedar Mesa Club hosts sheriff BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS meet the needs of the to put together a Neigh- ment a watch program. Staff Writer

county is struggling to keep up with demand. From Taylor’s experience there’s an increase in crimes in the area, such as the burglaries on Cedar Mesa. Illegal drugs play a large role in this spike. Specifics of the burglaries were not given at the meeting, but it appears several of them have occurred on Cedar Mesa over the last year and a half. Taylor advised the 30 or so concerned citizens present for the meeting that the best thing they can do is to be watchful. “If concerned or interested if anything is happening in the area please call the department,” he said. At this point it was asked if it would be wise

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On Jan. 17 the Cedar Mesa Community Club (CMCC) hosted an open meeting featuring a presentation from Sheriff Mark Taylor and Sgt. Keith Sanders with K9 Oxx. The meeting had two purposes — first to hear Taylor’s plans for office and also to address concerns about recent burglaries on Cedar Mesa. After sharing about Sgt. Sanders’ work with Oxx, Taylor provided an informative history on the sheriff ’s role in the county over the last 130 years. He used this to show how the county and department have changed. Essentially, the number of staff able to

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borhood Watch program. Taylor said that program would be a good idea. Additionally, he advised citizens to keep their doors, gates and sheds locked, even during the daytime. Just because one suspect might get caught doesn’t mean they don’t run in groups and won’t strike again. Security cameras would prove helpful for the department to locate suspects should anything happen. “As many deterrents you can put up, the less desirable you’ll appear,” said Taylor. In the following weeks the CMCC plans to discuss ways to keep the community safe and informed. They created a list of contacts to imple-

“We can help protect ourselves and help law enforcement,” said Jane Romatzke, president of CMCC.

Young writers were honored last week in Cedaredge by members of the Grand Mesa Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9221. From left to right are: Payton Williams, a student at Cedaredge High School (CHS) who earned first place in the VFW’s annual Voice of Democracy contest; Nathan Black, a student at Cedaredge Middle School (CMS) who earned first place in the annual Patriot Pen competition; and Ellison Black, a CHS student who earned second place in Voice of Democracy. In addition to winning the local competition, Nathan’s essay also won first place at the district level. Not pictured: CMS students Kole Hawkins (second in Patriot Pen) and Faith Morrow (third in Patriot Pen) and CHS student Emma Purvis (third in Voice of Democracy). All winners received a plaque and a cash award.

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Sheriff Mark Taylor was the featured speaker at a meeting of the Cedar Mesa Community Club. He shared his plans for the ofﬁce and addressed concerns about recent burglaries on Cedar Mesa.

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Students at Cedaredge Elementary School are nominated each month by their teachers to be included in the Bear Den. The different characteristics which can earn recognition are Perseverance (P), Respect (R), Integrity (I), Duty (D) and Excellence (E). Bear Den students for November and December are (K-2 pictured above and 3-5 below): kindergarteners Zain Henson, Isaac Reeves, Skyler Pearson, Evelynn Parr, Yoni Vanderlaan and Daylan Frost from Mrs. McAdams’ class, Cami Arnold, Alijah Kelley, Amber Toothaker and Jacob Serio from Mrs. Keller’s class, and Annie McPherson, Ryder Porter, Taelyn Meagher and Adalynn Frantz from Mrs. Parsons’ class; first graders Gwennyn Griffin, Freddie Hotz, Sayje Cortez and Jaxxsyn Roeling from Ms. Long’s class, Emmie Myers, Dax Loucks, Kylie Toothaker and Brody Lee from Ms. Daig’s class, and Julian Montoya and Paizli Amble from Mrs. Shriver’s class; second graders Kinley Ediger and Michael Kerns from Ms. Benson’s class, Katherine Woods, Jose Alejandre and Ethan Castoe from Mrs. Montoya’s class, and Zoey Pedersen, Jace Erickson, Tony Scartezina and James Henrie from Mrs. Hawkins’ class; third graders Zachary Mannon and Rachele Olson from Mrs. Hoerr’s class, Ryker O’Connell, Kelsey Hunter, Zaden Robidoux and Alicia Toothaker from Mrs. Galvan’s class, and J.C. Vela, Kalli Haining, Liam Martin and Linnea Purvis from Ms. Lampton’s class; fourth graders Jordan Findley, Ian Blair, Brylee Lambert and Kiera Stahly from Mr. Henderson’s class, Kimmie Stone, Jaelynn Weed and Hunter Crawford from Mrs. Rienks’ class, and Rocco Montoya, Lydia Tietz, Zada Richens and Hunter Hoerr from Mr. Stanfield’s class; fifth graders Luke Garcia, Shealie Menzel, Laura Fernandez and Kyler Loucks from Ms. Edwards’ class, Cruz Alejandre and Emma Prosser from Mr. Thompson’s class, and Isaiah Lemon, Alyna Valdez, Cheyenne Higgs and Alyssa Hellman from Mrs. Whitney’s class; Brystal Dawes, Kinley Ediger, Avery Frost and Somer Gartner from Mrs. Henderson’s PE class; and Alex Contreras, Alicia Toothaker, Kiva Hartung and Colt Reed from Mrs. Sharer’s class.

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C8 Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Karl Coleman

Karl Coleman died Jan. 28, 2019, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 48. Visitation and viewing will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Hotchkiss. Funeral services are at

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1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Mountain View Bible Church in Lazear with Pastor Jim Jesser and Ben Coleman officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss. Mr. Coleman is survived by his wife, Albina Sanchez; stepmother, Dulce Coleman; three

brothers, Kevin (Rhonda) Coleman, Dustin (Cassandra) Coleman and Nick Coleman; a sister, Chelsea (Michael) McCormick; and extended family. 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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Charles Overstreet

Charles Thomas Overstreet of Hotchkiss died Jan. 14, 2019, at HopeWest Care Center in Grand Junction. He was 86. He was born Nov. 25, 1932, in Cherokee, Okla., to Harold and Edith Overstreet. His family eventually resettled in southeast Kansas. He graduated from Girard High School in 1951. After a brief stint in college and in the Air Force he became a draftsman for Boeing. He married Rosalie Link in Wichita, Kan., in 1954. They moved to Arlington, Texas, in 1957 for Mr. Overstreet

to pursue an engineering job with Chance Vought Corp., later known as LTV Inc. He spent the majority of his 35-year career helping design both military and commercial aircraft. Toward the end of his career he was sent to work on the B2 stealth bomber in Palmdale, Calif., and the 777 in Seattle, Wash. He retired in 1992. The Overstreets spent many summer vacations camping in the mountains to escape the Texas heat. In the late 80s they happened upon a property for sale called the Sage Dome Art Gallery in Hotchkiss. The property was in disrepair, and the Overstreets spent much of their retirement designing and remodeling that old art gallery. Mr. Overstreet is survived by his wife, Rosalie Overstreet of Hotchkiss; and sons, Dr. Charles Overstreet Jr. of Kennedale, Texas, Jay Overstreet of Lake Dallas, Texas, Jeff Overstreet of Howe, Texas, and Greg Overstreet of Little Elm, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Overstreet of Ozawkie, Kan., and Sam Overstreet of Arvada. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the First Baptist Church in Hotchkiss. Brown’s Cremation & Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Jimmie Rule

Hotchkiss resident Jimmie Ross Rule died Jan. 13, 2019, at Horizons Care Center. He was 80. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Mr. Rule was born in Golden April 1, 1938, to Vyrus and Vivian (Gleason) Rule. He spent much of his childhood in Steamboat Springs. He lived in Craig and Cedaredge prior to moving to Hotchkiss 25 years ago. He enjoyed working on

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EARLY BLOOD DRAWS Technical College of the Rockies, Paonia Campus February 6th Paonia 6:30 am - 9:30 am Cedaredge Civic Center February 7th Cedaredge 6:30 am - 9:30 am Grand Mesa Oncology Building Classrooms Feb 8th & 9th Delta 6:30 am - 10:00 am

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his classic cars, fishing, snowmobiling, playing guitar and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Teamsters union. He is survived by two sons, Mitch (Debbie) Rule of Aurora and Donald (Lynelle) Rule of Austin; sisters-in-law, Maxine Rule of Pollock, Texas, and Rieta Rule of Anchorage, Alaska; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Verle, Raymond and Bennie; and a daughter, Brenda Rule. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

to her grandchildren, fishing and being outdoors. She attended the First Baptist Church in Cedaredge. She is survived by her son, Ronald Pepper; two daughters, Tina (Leonard) Rood and Carey Pepper; brother, Billy (Jackie) Hodson; five sisters, Anna (Douglas) Smith, Linda (Michael) Houghton, Betty (Toby Jr.) Romero, Kathy (Randy) Tabuchi and Debbie Coats; six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Terry; brothers, Cloy, Otis and Burt Hodson; her parents; and her husband, Ralph Pepper. 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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Harold Poirier

Harold Poirier died Jan. 25, 2019, in Abilene, Kan. He was 86. On Oct. 13, 1951, he married Rosemary Wooley in Pine City, Minn. They spent most of their married life in Colorado before moving to Kansas. Mr. Poirer was a selfemployed carpenter and antique dealer who refinished antiques. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; two sons, Steven (Valerie) Poirier of Delta and Harold Poirier of Pueblo; a daughter, Cindy Poirier of Abilene, Kan.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Randy and Rodney. Graveside services were held Jan. 29 at Summit/Highland Cemetery near Concordia, Kan., with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating.

Monna Pepper

Lifetime Cedaredge resident Monna Ray Pepper died Jan. 23, 2019, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 71. A memorial service was held Jan. 29 at First Baptist Church in Cedaredge. Monna Ray Hodson was born to Otis and Louise (Ferganchick) Hodson in Delta on Aug. 25, 1947. She graduated from Cedaredge High School in 1966. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, passing on her sewing talents

Maria Magdalena “Mabel” Sanchez of Austin died Jan. 20, 2019. She was 96. She was born in Cimarron, N.M., Nov. 9, 1922, to Julia and Turibio Aragon. She moved to the Delta County area as a small child with her family. She married Dale Sanchez Sr. Mrs. Sanchez was devoted to God. She enjoyed flowers, making tortillas and spending time with her family. In her retirement years she helped raise Dale’s daughters, Anita Chavez and Mabel Sanchez. She is survived by her son, Dale Sanchez Jr.; granddaughter, Anita Chavez; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four siblings and their spouses; and extended family. She was preceded in death by one son, Edward Sanchez. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Rivers Church in Delta. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

Update your driving skills with AARP Bill Heddles Recreation Center will host the AARP Smart Driver program Monday, Feb. 18, 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.

Connie Willis Jan. 2, 1959 ~ Jan. 15, 2019 Cedaredge resident Connie Lynn Willis passed away Jan. 15, 2019, at the age of 60. Connie was born Jan. 2, 1959, in Boise, Idaho, to Patricia and Ivan Kime. They preceded her in death. Niece Amanda Kime also preceded her. She spent most of her childhood in the Rifle area and attended schools there. On Sept. 3, 1988, she married Mark Willis. They spent 30 years together in Cedaredge, primarily at their ranch on Cedar Mesa. Connie loved her animals, especially her two fur babies, Tessa and Lacey. In addition to ranching, Connie was also a selfemployed truck driver/ owner. Connie and Mark divorced in 2016. Connie will always be remembered for her strength and courage even in difficult times, and even though she thought it best to take her life, we know she is

at rest (without pain) now. The family would like for her death not be in vain, but to raise awareness for depression and other illnesses. Connie is survived by her brother, Hal (Janet) Kime of Rifle, niece Heather (Niklas) Graham of Grand Junction, nephew Michael (Becca) Kime of Clifton, seven great-nieces and greatnephews, several cousins, and her aunt Betty Rex of Westminster. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Paid obituary

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THE KINGS TABLE SOUP Kitchen needs egg cartons. If you have any to give please call 250-6637 and we will pick up. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Support Group for Adults and Children: Every Wednesday in Delta from 5-7 p.m. there will be a free support group for adults whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and a separate group for children at the same time. Please call 970-8744941 to sign up. WANNA PLAY A ROUND? Golf with a fun group of ladies. Two membership options available. Sign up at www.cedaredgeladies golf.com. Get to know us on Facebook at “cedar edgeladiesgolfclub” ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. Friends of Bill W. Club. 897 Palmer Street, Delta. DELTA FOOD PANTRY needs meals for Delta families who are temporarily in need. Donations of nonperishable food may be brought to 628 Meeker. CO FATHER’S NETWORKdedicated to providing community and education to fathers of special needs kids. Meets twice monthly on the 1st Saturday at 11 a.m. and the 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. - 511 E. 10th St, Delta. See our website for more details: www.codads.org

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More than just recipes! Photo by Tamie Meck

Christy Hawk, left, and Marlyse Cunningham show their recently-published Black Mesa CattleWomen Vintage Cookbook 2018. The book is much more than a collection of recipes. The page shown is a photo and brief history of Hazel (Childress) McLeod Fitti, one of the 26 charter members of the Black Mesa CattleWomen.

Burgoo (a thick stew made and served outdoors) Jean Zeldenthuis charter member 216 ox tails 216 hens 120 soup bones Cover with water and cook until done. Add: 86 lbs. navy beans 43 gals. carrots 130 gals. potatoes 43 gals. corn 130 gals. tomatoes 43 gals. onions 86 gals. cabbage Add spaghetti, egg noodles and spices to taste.

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Staff Writer

efore every home had electricity or a telephone line, before social media, there was the Black Mesa CattleWomen. It was chartered in 1951 by 26 ranching women as the Black Mesa Cowbelles. A chapter of the Colorado Cowbelles, when the state organization traded the “Cowbelles” for Cattlewomen, the Black Mesa chapter did, too. A few years back, BMCW president Christy Hawk and secretary-treasurer Marlyse Cunningham decided to honor those hard-working, dedicated charter members by featuring their recipes in a cookbook. “These women weren’t just housewives,” said Hawk. “They were the true rancher’s wives.” They raised families, grew gardens, and often work alongside the men mending fences, branding and riding in harsh weather. They were also teachers and nurses and businesswomen. “Some of these women were pretty highly educated,” said Cunningham. And, of course, they cooked lots and lots of beef. That cookbook soon became a labor of love for Cunningham and Hawk, and began capturing more than just recipes. In December, after some 500-600 hours of research and hard work, the first edition of the Black Mesa CattleWomen Vintage Cookbook was released.

Charter member Bertha (Dodge) Cotten (19091980) was taught how to cook by husband Clyde. Her recipes include ‘Deep Liver Pie,’ ‘Deer Steak Supreme,’ and ‘Chicken and Noodles.’

Among the recipes contained in its 223 pages: Jean Clark’s Cowboy Quiche, Mary Childress’s Meatballs, Marjia Volk’s Potica-Slovenian Holiday Bread, and Joetta Burn’s Prime Rib Roast, which calls for a pan filled with strong, fresh-brewed coffee to be placed on the bottom rack of the oven. “As far as we know, this is the first cookbook” for the Black Mesa Cattlewomen, said Hawk. And while the book is a treasure trove of recipes, it’s also rich in history. Each charter member, listed in alphabetical order by last name, is honored in the opening pages. Both authors know through running cow-calf operations in the Crawford area — Hawk with husband Darold and Cunningham with husband John — that being the wife of a rancher is hard work. They both admit they have it easy compared to the women they honor, who lacked modern conveniences of today, and relied heavily on one another for conversation, advice and support. Much of that support was found in the cattlewomen’s organization. Ruth Collins Meek was born in 1920 on Clear Fork southeast of Crawford and raised five children on the family’s 2,570-acre ranch on Crystal Creek. She cooked three meals a day for a haying crew of 15, and canned between 700-800 quarts of fruits and vegetables every year. “These women led the way for this organization to stay vibrant and continue to be an intricate part of the Crawford and North Fork Valley ranching community,” writes Hawk in the opening dedication. “Without these members’ stories we would not realize what a true ranch wife endeavored and endured during a time with no favorable modern ways.” Gathering histories on all 26 charter members was the goal from the get-go. Some information came from fam-

ily members still living in the area, some from vintage scrapbooks now housed at the Hotchkiss-Crawford Museum, and some from surviving members Hazel McLeod and Dorothy Dunfelder. Local authors Laura Clock, Mamie Ferrier, Helen Morgan, Eda Musser and Bud VanDenBerg are acknowledged for their contributions. To fill in the blanks, Cunningham combed the internet and researched on Ancestry. com for any useful information. Some of what she found, the families didn’t even know about. Barbara Blake is one example. At first they didn’t find much on her, in part because she and her husband were buried in Michigan and there was no obituary in the Delta County Museum’s extensive archives. Once they found a lead, they learned she was born in 1898, attended universities in the United States and Europe, and taught high school. She met husband Chester “Chet” Blake, the western representative for the Kansas City Stockyards, in 1930, and they married in 1937. They donated the land known today as Blake Field Airport. To honor current members, they interspersed throughout the recipes stories of how and from where their ancestors arrived in the area, where they worked, their ranch histories, and of course, their family recipes. The title pages of each chapter, from “Main Dishes” to “This and That,” include historic photos. It was important to put as much information in the book as possible,” said Hawk. “I just want to preserve the history.” Throughout the process Cunningham and Hawk shared a selection of the women’s histories on the Black Mesa CattleWomen Facebook page. They write in the acknowledgment that histories can vary from source to source. “Just as no two siblings remember events from their childhood the same, no

two individuals remember events from their lives the same. Please accept these histories as they are intended — a collaboration of memories of days gone by.” The project began in 2002, but they couldn’t get enough recipes to fill a book. Determined to see the project through, last January, they aggressively began seeking recipes and compiling histories. Changes in technology helped a great deal, they said. Sixteen years ago, resources like Facebook and Ancestry. com weren’t available. “We got a good response,” said Cunningham. Members submitted more than 200 recipes. Not all recipes call for beef. As charter member Bertha Cotten’s husband, Clyde, impressed upon her while teaching her how to cook, because cattle is a money source, chicken, deer and fresh and canned vegetables were also on the menu. Chapters also touch on beverages and appetizers and canning. The “This and That” chapter includes recipes for making cheese, dried corn and granola, and even liniment and mustard plaster and horehound cough drops. Their goal, they said, was to have the book printed in time for the 2018 Crawford Pioneer Days celebration. When that came and went, they set their sites on Dec. 1 and the annual Delta County Livestock Association banquet. On Nov. 12, publishers Morris Press Cookbooks shipped 339 cookbooks. All but a few copies they’d set aside quickly sold out. They ordered another 200 books. This type of cookbook, made by women’s and church groups, used to be very common, they said. “Everyone used to do one.” But with the internet, not everyone uses cookbooks anymore and the tradition has dwindled. Proceeds of book sales go to the organization’s tireless mission of promoting beef. “We do more than bake brownies and pies,” they said. The CattleWomen also sponsor a beef cook-off at Hotchkiss K-8 School that teaches students about basic nutrition, food safety and meal presentation. In March the CattleWomen and Delta County Livestock Association will host the second agriculture expo at Heritage Hall at the Delta County Fairgrounds

Dora Deutsch, ﬂanked by husband Everett and son Lester, was born in Crawford in 1905. Everett and Dora ran Hereford cattle on the Smith Fork until 1962. Like many early ranchers in the Crawford area, they are buried at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Crawford. in Hotchkiss. It features information on public lands, four-wheeler safety, branding, shoeing horses, and even beekeeping. “Ag is not all about cows,” said Hawk. The BMCW and Delta County Livestock Association are partnering to erect beef promotion signs at every entrance to Delta County. They also recently published a modern version of an old pamphlet, “Welcome to Colorful Colorado!” It gives information on dogs worrying stock, fence etiquette, livestock guardian dogs, encountering livestock while biking and hiking, and how to navigate a vehicle through a livestock drive. Pamphlets are distributed to local real estate offices and the U.S. Forest Service. The authors are now turning to another project: a pocket book with all of the brands from Delta, Montrose, Gunnison and Mesa counties. Brands, they say, are a part of each ranch’s history that could fill an entire book. The cookbook’s second printing was recently delivered. Copies are on sale for $20 and can be mailed for an additional $5. To get a copy, visit the Hotchkiss-Crawford museum, call Hawk at 9216591, Cunningham at 9213266, or send a message on the Black Mesa Cattlewomen Facebook page.

In an undated photo, Mick Cotten ropes a calf.