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EMS personnel train for the worst BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

In the midst of planning for a mock mass casualty exercise, personnel at Delta County Memorial Hospital found themselves faced with a reallife incident when a commercial bus rolled on Highway 133 near Paonia Reservoir, injuring 23.

The bus crash occurred at about 6:12 a.m. in the morning of Tuesday, April 30. The Colorado State Patrol reports the bus was northbound on Highway 133 near mile marker 23 when a large rock fell onto the roadway. The front and undercarriage of the bus collided with the rock, which became lodged under the bus.

The bus went off the right side of the roadway, went down a steep embankment and rolled one full revolution. The 2009 International had picked up hard rock miners from several points in Delta County, and was transporting them to the marble quarry in Marble. The bus was driven by a 57-year-old man from Olathe

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In this training exercise, emergency responders assess the injuries sustained when a helicopter crashed into a parking lot full of people.

Delta is ‘Fiercely Colorado’ BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The city is being branded as “Delta. Fiercely Colorado,” a tag that was met with enthusiasm by citizens attending a wrap-up session for CRAFT, the Colorado Rural Academy for Tourism. Darin Hamm, the city’s new marketing coordinator, unveiled the brand’s signature look (pictured) along with the

our historic murals and statbrand statement: “No one does Colorado ues found throughout town, quite like Delta. When we we don’t wait for life to come say ‘Fiercely Colorado,’ we’re to us. “Whether it’s exploring neartalking about a heartfelt and intense passion for everything by canyons, hiking or biking Delta offers: our proud com- the extensive public lands surmunity, our beautiful state, rounding our city, or paddling our rich heritage, our near the rivers that flow through perfect year-round climate, it, you’ll be embraced by our and our abundant natural fierce love of adventure. “Strolling our authentic resources. Just like the rugged characters represented in FIERCELY COLORADO TO A3

who suffered minor injuries. The other passengers, all adult males, sustained minor to moderate injuries. Because the accident was caused by the rock, and alcohol and drugs were not a factor, the driver was not cited. The hospital received word of several injured parties, but had no idea how many patients were headed that way due to the lack of cell phone coverage in the area. Jillian Emmons, the hospital’s trauma coordinator, said the emergency room ended up receiving 23 patients, most of whom were transported to DCMH by private vehicle. “Despite the lack of communication, hospital personnel handled the situation well,” Emmons said. All the crash victims were treated within two and a half hours, and just one required transport to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. Staff members were quick to respond from other departments and from the community. “Everyone worked well together,” Emmons said. Three days later, a mock casualty exercise took place during the Trauma Conference hosted by the hospital. Care Flight provided a helicopter which, in the scenario that played out behind the hospital, crashed into a parking lot full of people. The helicopter was carrying a patient and three flight team members. Then there were the wounded on the ground, including some that required

Montrose funeral home is facing four lawsuits STAFF REPORT

Sixty-four defendants have sued Sunset Mesa Funeral Foundation, owner Megan Hess, her parents, and multiple other parties, including Nielson GJ Investments, over alleged involvement in the sale of body parts at the Montrose funeral home and the associated Donor Services Inc. Both businesses closed in the wake of an ongoing FBI investigation, in which charges have not been filed. The multi-party litigation, Espinoza et. al., was filed over the alleged mishandling of the remains of 48 decedents. The complaint makes various claims against several defendants relating to fraud and racketeering and body “trafficking.” It and three other civil suits have alleged Sunset Mesa’s owner dismembered decedents, then sold bodies and body parts without the knowledge or consent of next of kin. The complaint alleges Nielson GJ Investments did business as Mesa Funeral Service and through that business, sent some of the plaintiffs’ deceased loved ones to Sunset Mesa for cremation, where the Delta residents embrace the “Fiercely Colorado” concept in this artwork created by Darin bodies were “carved up” and Hamm, the city’s new marketing coordinator. sold without the next-of-kin’s

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extrication from a parked vehicle. The “patients” were portrayed by LPN students from the Technical College of the Rockies, who showed a real knack for moulage — the art of applying mock injuries for the purpose of training. The condition of each injured person was carefully assessed. EMS personnel employed a widely understood tag system to designate the walking wounded as “green.” Those with serious injuries received red tags, and one deceased actor received a black tag. The goal of the exercise, Emmons said, is to identify each individual’s injuries and get them where they need to go, whether it’s to the emergency room, the operating room or transferred to the nearest highest level of care. The personnel involved in the mock exercise included basic EMTs, intermediate EMTs and paramedics from Delta County Ambulance District, North Fork Ambulance District, Ouray and the West Elk Mine, as well as hospital nursing staff. “Once we got through the initial chaos, we all started to work together as a team,” Emmons said. A debriefing followed the exercise, where participants could evaluate what went well and what didn’t, to share with their respective agencies. The more mass casualty exercises of this type, Emmons said, the better everyone is able to react.

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knowledge or consultation. Nielson in a previous filing seeking dismissal and summary judgment said the plaintiffs have no claim against it for which relief can be granted, and that any damages they may have suffered came at the hands of other parties. The company denies the allegations, as have several other defendants, including the Montrose County coroner, Montrose County, American Plastination Company, AxoGen and HopeWest. HopeWest Hospice filed for dismissal on April 29, calling the claims against it “substantially frivolous and groundless.” Dr. Thomas Canfield and the Montrose County coroner’s office filed for dismissal May 2. According to that motion, his office has been falsely linked to an alleged “scheme” to illegally obtain and dispose of body parts. Sunset Mesa owner Megan Hess, who is named along with her parents in the Espinoza litigation, had her state registrations suspended, then agreed to permanently surrender them. She denies the state’s allegations, as well as the allegations in the four lawsuits.

Stamp Out Hunger this Saturday

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On Saturday, May 11, postal carriers will collect non-perishable food donations placed by your mailbox or left at the post office and deliver them to the Delta Food Pantry and similar food banks throughout Delta County. To donate, just place a box or can of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before mail delivery Saturday. The carrier and food pantry volunteers will do the rest. The food is delivered to the pantry, sorted, and later distributed to the hungry in Delta. The Stamp Out Hunger national food drive is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. It has delivered more than a billion pounds of food across the nation in the past 25 years. The Delta Food Pantry has already served more than 1,500 people this year and depends on the U.S. Postal Service food drive for continued success. With 49 million people facing hunger every day in America, this drive is one way you can help those in need. Have you got a few hours to spare? Call 275-9670 to find your role in assisting the Delta Food Pantry. A financial contribution may be mailed to The Delta Food Pantry, 1140 Howard St., Delta, CO 81416.

The City of Delta has awarded the bid for abatement and demolition of West Appliance Center to Wells Excavation and Farming. The Delta firm submitted the low bid of $407,501.65. That bid was considerably higher than anticipated, but the city was able to obtain additional blight remediation funds from the Department of Local Affairs. DOLA agreed to award the city up to $600,000. A notice to proceed will be issued to Wells once the bid award is finalized later this week.

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LETTERS Sheriff’s office falls victim to spoofing Dear Editor: Beginning Friday, May 3, the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office began receiving hundreds of phone calls from all over the country including one gentleman sitting on the beach in Hawaii. The calls have continued coming in Monday. Everyone who called stated they received a call from the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office stating their Social Security number and benefits were compromised and asked them to confirm their SSN. The sheriff ’s office

phones rang nonstop Friday for approximately three hours while we attempted to notify people that they had been victim of a scam. This type of scam is called “spoofing” somehow a person can make it look like a legitimate business, in this case the Delta County Sheriff is calling requesting personal and financial information. I can assure you the sheriff ’s office will never call and request personal or financial information over the phone. If you have experienced one

of these calls and gave any information at all, I would suggest you contact your bank, credit card company, and the Social Security Administration to let them know you have been a victim of a phone scam. I would also ask anyone who has relatives or friends who are elderly to please contact them and instruct them not give any personal or financial information over the phone. The elderly are especially at risk due to their trusting nature. Mark Taylor Delta County Sheriff

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Paonia is selling water it cannot deliver Dear Editor: The Town of Paonia may have bankrupted itself. The town’s been selling water it can no longer reliably deliver. For decades the water for every tap sold was already promised to someone else. When the recent water crisis hit, the level in the water tank was dropping day by day. The Town could predict a time certain when the pipes would suck air. They said nothing. The “leak” was coincidental. The problem is growing demand and shrinking supply of water. According to numerous engineering reports, fulfilling Paonia’s existing water obligations will require investments including a 100-foot-high dam and a reservoir 8 times the volume of the

one the town has its eye on. Also miles of ditch upgrades, pipe lines, millions of dollars in new tanks and repairs to existing tanks. Also more acre feet of water (water diverted from agriculture). Based on earlier estimates, this will easily cost over $15 million and add $60+ to every water bill. The most recent Paonia audit values the town’s water and waste water funds combined at $10.2 million (assets of $14.9 million minus $4.7 million debt). The total assets of the town are valued at only $19.3 million with liabilities of $5.5 million ($19.3 minus $5.5 = $13.8 million). When obligations exceed assets, foreclosure and bankruptcy are common results. Now consider the

town’s current thirst for economic development and annexation. Economic development is synonymous with water sales and Colorado annexation law requires the town actually provide municipal services to annexed areas. The Town of Paonia has no water to sell. It obviously cannot take care of the streets it already has, and by selling our water taps over and over, it has breached the contract with those pre-annexation agreements expansion relies on. This is going to affect us all. Our officials have failed. The water system is a mess. It’s time to form a Board governing water, elected at large from the entire community that relies on “Paonia” water. Bill Brunner Paonia

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From the Delta Police reported. Both vehicles were Department (edited for driven from the scene. Code enforcement picked length): up a dog running loose in the 600 block of E. 4th Street. The April 28: Robert John Valdez, 60, of dog was returned to its owner. Delta was arrested and jailed The owner was given a veron a warrant with a $750 bal warning for city animal license required, rabies vacbond. Robert John Valdez, 60, of cination required and running Delta was arrested and jailed at large prohibited. An officer conducted a for alleged unlawful distribution/manufacture/dispensing/ traffic stop on a vehicle with sale of a Schedule 2 controlled expired temporary plates. Chante Stephanie Martinez, substance. Officers responded to 29, of Montrose was arrested Highway 92 and Stafford Lane and jailed for alleged registrafor a two-vehicle accident. tion required, driving a vehicle No injuries were reported while license revoked (HTO), or observed. Ariana Deshea failed to present evidence of Johnston, 23, of Delta was insurance, registration violaissued a ticket for alleged fol- tion, introduction of contraband, unlawful possession of lowing too closely. Jake Kramer Davis, 31, of a Schedule 2 controlled subDelta was issued a ticket for stance and two counts of child alleged shoplifting at Safe- abuse – simple. May 3: way. An officer responded to April 28: Criminal mischief was the area of 3rd and Main for reported at Delta High a man causing a disturbance. The described male was locatSchool. Officers responded to a ed at 2nd and Main where he disturbance in the 100 block then entered a structure in the of Palmer Street. Cade Joshua 200 block of Main Street. Lyle Kurtz, 21, of Delta was arrest- David Nitzel, 46, of Delta was ed and jailed for alleged DUI arrested and jailed for alleged second degree criminal tam(alcohol) and DUI per se. Officers responded to a pering and second degree residence in the 1400 block burglary. Ashley Nicole Groda, 30, of Maple Way looking for a wanted person. Kevin David of Delta was arrested and Dodson, 38, of Delta was jailed on eight warrants with arrested and jailed for alleged a total of $28,000 in bonds. An officer responded to resisting arrest. Kevin David Dodson, 28, of the hospital on a report of Delta was arrested and jailed a possible sexual assault on a warrant with a $1,500 involving a child. Bobby Joe Romero, 31, of bond. Grand Junction was arrestApril 30: Officers responded to a ed and jailed on two wartrespass report in the 1700 rants with a total of $3,000 in bonds. block of Pioneer Circle. Officers responded to the A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection intersection of E. 3rd Street of Highway 92 and Highway and Cedar Street on a report 50. Eve Christine Owens, 54, of a vehicle versus bicycle of Delta was issued a ticket accident. One juvenile male for alleged failure to present sustained non-serious injuries and was transported by Delta evidence of insurance. Hector Medina, 42, of Delta County Ambulance District. was issued a ticket for alleged Rachelle Catherine Smith, 30, failure to verify location as a of Eckert was issued a ticket for alleged careless driving. sex offender. Officers responded to the Officers responded to Subway, 220 N. Palmer Street, intersection of Main Street on a report of a suspicious and 3rd Street on a report person. Bill Bernard Thorn, of a two-vehicle accident. 47, of Paonia was arrested No injuries were reported or and jailed on a warrant with a observed. An officer responded to $300 bond. the area of North Palmer May 1: Code enforcement Street and Hodgin Place for responded to Garnet Mesa a two-vehicle accident. One Elementary School for a dog vehicle was parked and unatrunning loose in the area. The tended at the time. small dog was taken to TAILS May 4: Officers responded to the for safekeeping. The owner claimed the dog a short time 600 block of Fox Court on a later and was given a verbal report of an uninvited guest. warning for the dog, running A 17-year-old female of Delta was contacted and released at large prohibited. Officers stopped a vehicle to her guardian with a verbal at Confluence Drive and W. warning. A 17-year-old male 5th Street on a Report Every was issued a ticket for alleged Dangerous Driver Immedi- unlawful acts - minor in posately (REDDI) report. Rebecca session/consumption of alcoOlonia Eilts, 42, of Montrose hol and juvenile loitering and was arrested and jailed for released to his parent. Officers responded to a alleged weaving and driving under the Influence (alcohol). residence in the 1200 block Officers responded to the of Grand Avenue for a distur1000 block of E. 13th Street on bance. John Carr, 45, of Delta a report of a two-vehicle acci- was arrested and jailed for dent. One person was checked alleged harassment as an act by Delta County Ambulance of domestic violence. District on scene. Gail GibFrom the Delta County son, 49, of Delta was issued a ticket for alleged following Sheriff’s Office (partial list): too closely. One vehicle was April 30: towed from the scene. A deputy responded to May 2: Officers responded to a Double J Recycling Center in burglary in the 600 block of Austin for a report of a refrigSilver Street. A 12-year-old erator and freezer that had male of Delta was arrested and been dumped on the property jailed at Grand Mesa Youth Services for alleged burglary. A 19-year-old male of Delta was issued a ticket for alleged third degree trespass. SRO Reece responded to a two-vehicle accident at Delta High School. No injuries were

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Saturday. The vehicle caught on video is a newer red Dodge diesel truck driven by an older white male. The suspect faces charges of littering. Deputies responded to a report of theft at a residence on Happy Hollow Road near Cedaredge. Suspects have been identified. Deputies investigated a harassment complaint filed by a Delta area woman. After investigation, it was determined no crime had been committed. At about 10:41 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on W. Main Street in Cedaredge. The vehicle was found to be stolen from the Salt Lake City area. Bryan Dille of Eckert, the driver of the vehicle, was arrested and booked into the Delta County Jail for aggravated motor vehicle theft and several traffic violations. May 1: An Austin resident reported his credit card information had been fraudulently used to make online purches in the amount of $800. May 2: At about 1:50 p.m., deputies responded to a motorcycle crash in the 14000 block of G Road near Delta. The rider, Jesus Morales of Delta, was transported to the hospital with injuries to his head. The theft of a go-kart was reported from property on Fairview Road, Austin. At about 9:44 p.m., deputies responded to the 2500 block of South Grand Mesa Drive for a single vehicle rollover crash. Two occupants were treated on the scene by Delta County Ambulance District. May 4: received a Deputies request for assistance from hikers on the McCarty Trailhead on Escalante Canyon Road. A group of horseback riders quickly helped reunite a female hiker with her two male companions. Deputies responded to Delta County Memorial Hospital to take a report of an OHV accident. One adult male was being treated for a foot injury after his Polaris RZR rolled over while he was attempting to cross a creek in Escalante Canyon. May 5: Deputies responded to an address on Highway 92 near Crawford for a report of a juvenile male party exiting a vehicle and running away. Deputies learned the young man was angry at his father, who was driving the vehicle.

Correction The law enforcement blotter in the May 1 edition of the DCI incorrectly identified the man burned in a camp fire on April 23. Andrew Fish was the reporting party; it was Gary Cornell, 65, of Cedaredge, who was severely burned in the fire in a wooded area near 2550 Road. He was flown to St. Mary’s Hospital by helicopter. He told deputies he had fallen asleep near the fire.

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Fiercely Colorado FROM PAGE A1 downtown, shopping our one-of-a-kind stores, and dining in a variety of locally owned restaurants, you’ll feel our fierce commitment to community. “Visiting our historic fort, touring our famous murals, or attending any one of our cultural events, you’ll experience our fierce pride in our heritage. “Playing in our many parks or at our awardwinning golf course, pulling up to our nostalgic drive-in movie theater or kicking back at our brewery, you’ll sense our fierce appreciation for our unique quality of life. “We invite you to get to know Delta and discover what we mean by Fiercely Colorado.” “That speaks to me,” Hamm said. “It shows people all the different ways we are fiercely original ... fiercely inspired ... fiercely outdoors ... you fill in the blanks. There are so many directions you can take it. Fiercely is a word that doesn’t have any limits.” That concept was immediately embraced by the citizens at the wrapup session. “It’s unique. I love it,” said one individual at the luncheon meeting. Other comments included: “It’s powerful; it represents who we are.” “It represents not only where we come from, but where we’re headed in the future.”

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A day of celebration

The LULAC chapter of Delta High School did an amazing job of pulling together music, food vendors, kids’ games, informational booths and a beer garden in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The celebration took place Saturday, May 4, in Conﬂuence Park. Above, competitors face off in the freestyle division of a barber battle; below, a vendor serves authentic Mexican cuisine.

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“It shows pride in the community, and we’re willing to stand up for it.” Hamm said the “brand” will be officially rolled out in June, when the city is expected to launch a new website. The website will feature local residents who embody “fiercely,” he said. The wrap-up session culminates months of meetings with a consultant provided through a state tourism grant. The vision was “to position the City of Delta as a year-round destination for travelers seeking an authentic, unique and offthe-beaten-path visitor experience that includes rich history, robust culture and rugged adventure.” Amy Cassidy, the consultant who worked with a core group of 10 city staff members and stakeholders, said the brand statement highlights the people and personalities of Delta. Tying in the word Colorado and the state logo brings a lot of “brand value,” she said. While the focus has been on positioning Delta as a year-round tourist destination, stakeholders expect a ripple effect throughout the county. In addition to the “brand,” the stakeholders developed a detailed implementation plan, with specific steps to be taken and by whom. Now that the city has completed CRAFT 201, there is some implementation funding available through the state tourism office to cover scholarships, professional devel-

opment, and a map or brochure. Social media will play a big part in marketing Delta, and those attending were urged to be ambassadors for the city through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Wilma Erven, director of parks, recreation and golf for the City of Delta,

thanked Cassidy for her guidance during the initial CRAFT process. She vowed the implementation plan would not be consigned to a shelf to gather dust, but would be used to cultivate pride in the city and inspire residents and visitors alike to explore all the area has to offer.

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Super seniors honored at luncheon The lives and contributions of Delta seniors who are 90 years young or more were celebrated in a special annual event on Wednesday, April 24, at the Delta Senior Center (DSC). The Super Senior 90s luncheon event was attended by 70 persons. There were 23 seniors over age 90 who attended, with several others who planned to come but were unable to make it. Those honored were Robert Anderson, Martha Atchley, Orland Broome, Marci Boss, Margie Carroch, Art Cannon, Marjorie Cheney, Howard Cowan, Pat Cowan, Bob

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Dwyer, Elsie Dwyer, Jack Hamilton, Virginia Harding, Barb Hedges, Lorena Hudgens, Dorothy Ison, Edna Ives, Lale Jackson, Judy Kalk, Elsie Kennedy, Don Lucy, Peg Lucy, Anne Marsh, Jo Maxwell, Alvin McKinzie, Charles Morrell, Doris Myers, Madeline Simineo, Lorene Stone, Barbara VanTassel, Eleanor Wagner, Edwin Kanisis, Art Linsay, Ray Norris, Anna Mae Miller, Maybelle Philpoffer, Joana Pslues, Ann Marie Suppes, Dollie Harris, Norma Vincent, Helen Browning, Irma Briscoe and Howard Dean. They each received a floral gift from Ruby’s Floral, and a gift basket filled with snacks, fruit and candy prepared by the DSC. Lorene Stone won a prize for having traveled the farthest to the event. She came from Grand Junction. Madeline Simineo won a prize for

having the most children (eight). Norma Vincent was a close second with seven. A delicious lunch of baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied bacon Brussels sprouts, homemade wheat roll and frosted cake was prepared by the Senior CommUnity Meals staff. Lunch trays were served to all by Delta Senior Center volunteers, under the guidance of Betty Zavadil, dining room and volunteer manager. The Delta luncheon was organized by Doris Myers, a longtime volunteer and board member of the DSC, with help from other DSC volunteers, and board members. The tables and dining room were decorated, and all honorees received special necklaces at the reception table, staffed by Lisa Riem, Margaret Bakeman and Dennis Jackson. Meal costs for the hon-

Applicants sought for 2019-2020 fair royalty The Delta County Fair Board is looking for young ladies between the ages of 9-19 who would like to represent Delta County for the next year. The royalty will promote Delta County Fair and help with fair activities. They will also travel throughout the state of Colorado representing the fair. While spreading goodwill for the Delta County Fair and Rodeo, the queen, princess and junior princess will be garnering the richest experience of their lives and laying the foundation for their future. The young women who want to be leaders in their community and further promote the western way of life are the girls we are looking for within our area. They are role models to exemplify to the youth of the community what can be accom-

plished in the western environment. The Delta County Fair and Rodeo royalty serve as ambassadors of Delta County to the general public, portraying excellence in sportsmanship, high moral and ethical character, and reflect careful treatment of animals. They must understand the aspects of county fair, appreciate Delta County, and the general public. Applicants must be enrolled in a Delta County School or a resident of Delta County. There will be an interest meeting on Friday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Maloney House located on the Delta County Fairgrounds. If you are interested please contact Teresa Burns, royalty coordinator at 970-2704493. Applications for the 2019-2020 royalty contest are due June 7.

orees were paid for by Larry Davidson, a former DSC board president, in a memorial tribute to his father, Gerald Davidson, who began the Senior 90s celebrations many years ago. Special music was provided by Ron Smith, with help from Orland Broome. Broome also offered a prayer and led

the Pledge of Allegiance. Paul Ash served as announcer. The Super Senior 90s luncheon is an annual celebration set by the Delta County Council on Aging. Other special luncheons were held the same day at the Cedaredge, Hotchkiss and Paonia senior center meal sites.

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Three of those over 90 who were honored are, from left, Marge Cheney, Barb Hedges and Judy Kalk. The three are also part of the volunteer team at the Delta Senior Center.

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Jo Ann Hatch, the kitchen manager and lead cook for the Delta Senior Center, puts a bead necklace on her mom Elsie Kennedy, one of those honored at the lunch. Kennedy was one of the original cooks for the senior center when it opened and began serving meals decades ago. She also was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Aiding Elsie in her wheelchair, at right, is her granddaughter, Jeri Vroman.

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Zany characters, hilarious dialogue, side-splitting lyrics and shocking special effects — that’s what will electrify you as Magic Circle Players present Mel Brooks’ musical Young Frankenstein. You’ll be in stitches and dancing in your seats as the energy from the large cast ensemble brings a new meaning to the memorable line “It’s alive!” Based on his cult-classic film, Mel Brooks wrote both the music and lyrics for his musical version of Young Frankenstein. Be prepared to sing along to such rollicking tunes as The Transylvania Mania and He Vas My Boyfriend and the one-of-a-kind, monstrously-funny song and dance rendition of Puttin’ On The Ritz. Evening performances of Young Frankenstein (rated PG) are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays May 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and June 1. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. on May 12 and 26. Due to public demand, two additional performances have been added: a 7:30 p.m. performance on Thursday, May 16, and an additional 2 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday, June 1. Tickets for the general public are available online at www.magic circleplayers.com, by tele-

phone at 970-249-7838, or in person at the Magic Circle Theatre box office, 420 South 12th Street, Montrose. Box office hours are 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and two hours before each performance.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Donors present scholarships totaling $95,900 “unmet need” for four years of college anywhere in the country. Delta High School had two recipients. Beki Atchley will study music education at CMU; Claire Corbasson will study environmental sustainability at

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

In the spirit of gratitude, Delta High School counselors and administrators welcomed a large crowd of graduates, parents and donors to the school’s 11th annual scholarship breakfast May 1. The event is an opportunity for representatives from local businesses, service clubs and nonprofit organizations to meet the students who will benefit from their generosity, and for the students, parents and staff of DHS to thank the contributors who support the students’ dreams. Scholarship recipients included: Alpine Bank — John Ames was one of two recipients of the Bob Young Award statewide. He plans to study business at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Garnet Mesa Elementary School/Kids for College — presented by assistant principal Scott Moore on behalf of staff members who pay for the privilege of wearing jeans on Fridays. Recipients of the $500 scholarships were Jaspe Arias and Lauren Davey. Jaspe is bound for CU Boulder; Lauren plans to attend the University of Colorado Denver. BELA/Backpack Program — Staff members wearing jeans to school donate to the scholarship fund. Recipients were Amelia Lousignont, who plans to attend Adams State University, and Makayla Kortz, who plans to study ag business at Texas Christian University. Cindy Watson Scholarship — awarded to Sierra Nelson, who intends to study vet science at Colorado Mountain College. 2018 Legacy Scholarship — With funds remaining from its class treasury, the Delta High School Class of 2018 honored the memories of Jon Fender and Ben Hayner with a $1,000 scholarship. The recipient was Leslie Velasquez, who plans to study business at Colorado Mesa University, and Shoshana Vigil, who will attend CSU. CMU Principal’s Scholarship — Awarded to Shoshana Vigil, Cassidy Zieman, Julian Chavira, Blake Naranjo, Rowyn Carmichael and Berenice Rascon. Delta Student Advisory Committee — This committee was formed to provide a voice for students in Delta County Joint School District #50. Recipients were Ana Jurca, who plans to study exercise science and Lauren Davey, a business major. DCSD Teaching Scholarship — Awarded to Jenna Sutliff and Emily Johnson, both of whom aspire to become elementary school teachers.

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Jenna Sutliff. Baier plans to major in chemical engineering at the Colorado School of Mines; Jenna is headed to Utah State to study elementary education. Ford FFA/Hellman Motor — Now in its 20th year, this $1,000 scholarship went to Makayla Kortz. Katie Jo Park Memorial — DHS senior Abby Carlson presented this scholarship to classmate Abby Kolman. The scholarship honors DHS graduate Katie Jo Park (Abby’s aunt) and is intended to support future nurses. Kolman plans to study nursing at UNC. Kiwanis Club of Delta — This scholarship went to Key Club members Julian Chavira, Jaspe Arias and Lauren Davey. L&A Renfrow Scholarships — presented by DHS grads Les and Ann Renfrow to Cassidy Zieman (CMU), Felicity Wilmot (TCR) and Blake Naranjo (CMU). LULAC — Four members of the Delta chapter stressed the importance of education in presenting the first annual LULAC scholarship to Cassidy Zieman. Masonic Scholarship — Awarded to Blake Naranjo. Rotary Club of Delta — Scholarships totalling $12,000 were awarded to John Ames, Jaspe Arias, Andrew Baier, Ana Jurca, Missa Webb, Eli Farmer, Jenna Sutliff and Lauren Davey. Eli plans to study finance at CSU. PEO Scholarship, Chapter GT — This scholarship, intended to help women achieve their goals, went to Amelia Lousignont. Amelia plans to study clinical psychology at Adams State University. Phipps/Wareham Vocational Scholarships — Awarded to Clayton Abila and Joseph Resendez. Both plan to study diesel mechanics, Clayton at Lincoln College and Joseph at Wyotech. Western Colorado Migrant Coalition — Awarded to Jaspe Arias. The Western Colorado Community Foundation and the Delta County School District have entered into a partnership allowing the community foundation to manage the investment and application process for numerous scholarship funds available to Delta County students. Three are new in 2019. The Andrew and Mary Rebeck Scholarship — $5,000 was awarded to John Ames. open the door to the future! The Nick and Linda Today I close the door to the past, and Today I close the door to the past, and open the door to the future! Join us as we celebrate the retirement of Sue Reisman and Nancy Green Hattel Family ScholarJoin us as we celebrate the retirement of Sue Reisman and Nancy Green ship — Awards of $2,000 May 16, 2019 May 16, 2019 each were made to AmeLincoln Elementary Lincoln ElementarySchool School lia Lousignont and Leslie 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Velasquez. Jim Conner Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship honors a former math/computer science teacher. The recipient was Sameha Haque, who plans to study molecular biology at DU. The Kaddo Foundation Scholarship — Awarded to Andrew Baier and Reagan Clay. David Moore — $1,000 was awarded to Ana Jurca, who met the criteria by participating in vocal and/or instrumental music. Diedrickson/Niles —Eli Farmer, Emily Johnson and Missa Webb were the recipients. �� Jeannette Wilkinson Memorial — Joseph Bules, Rowyn Carmichael and Kyle Mock were the Kyle plans to �� recipients. study business adminisDelta Area Chamber of Commerce/Deltarado Days — presented Jaspe Arias and Blake Naranjo. This scholarship also conveys the title of Deltarado Days 2019 queen/king. Naranjo plans to study music at CMU; Jaspe will pursue a degree in engineering and business. Delta County Federal Credit Union — $1,000 was awarded by Nathan Sponseller to John Ames. DHS Yearbook Scholarship — Awarded to Shania Ballard (CSU), Chinh Le (CMU) and Shanaya Deuschle (BYU following a church mission). Delta County Democratic Scholarship — $500 was awarded to Claire Corbassoon, who will attend the Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology to study environmental sustainability. Delta County Memorial Hospital Volunteers — with the proceeds from the hospital gift shop, the DCMH Volunteers awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Ana Jurca, who plans to study exercise science/ physical therapy. DHS Alumni Scholarship — With advice to stay connected with classmates, Dwain Bush and Tina Miller presented $500 to Lauren Davey. Delta IOOF #116 — Blake Naranjo and Felicity Wilmot received $1,000 each. Blake will attend CMU; Felicity plans to study massage therapy at Technical School of the Rockies. DMEA — From the unclaimed capital credits fund, DMEA awards scholarships to students throughout its service territory. The recipients were Lauren Davey and Reagan Clay. Clay plans to major in chemical engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Delta County Livestock Association — Melissa Webb and Makayla Kortz were the recipients of this scholarship for students who plan to pursue a career in agriculture or who come from an agricultural background. E.M. Lewis Scholarship — DHS teacher Danielle Lopez presented this $2,500 scholarship, which honors her brother Evan. The recipient, Joseph Bules, has enrolled in the Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder. First Colorado National Bank/Jack Hawkins — The DHS recipients are Andrew Baier and

the Rochester Institute of Technology. Caleb Frazier is one of 60 Boettcher Scholars named in Colorado. He will attend the University of Denver to study statistics and molecular biology.

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Host Day brings together deaf, hard of hearing students The first annual Host Day for students who are deaf and hard of hearing was hosted by Delta County Joint School District on Friday, May 3. This event was sponsored by the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, Hands and Voices, Rotary Club and the school district. Students from Delta County, Montrose

County and Colorado River BOCES School District participated in a day full of fun activities which included a tour of the Historic Fort Uncompahgre on the Old Spanish Trail, face painting and water balloon launch challenge, to name a few. The students ended the day splashing, swimming, and floating down the

lazy river at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. “This was a special time of making new friends and treasured memories,” said Marsha Dorr, teacher of deaf/hard of hearing for the Delta County School District. “Children who are deaf or hard of hearing are a low incident population and often don’t have the

opportunity to interact with peers like themselves. For most of the students who attended the Host Day event, it was their first time meet-

ing other students with a hearing loss, seeing other students who use sign language to communicate, and seeing others who wear hearing aids or

cochlear implants to help access auditory information. Host Day was a heartwarming experience for all who were involved.”

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Western Slope’s ﬁrst annual Host Day for deaf and hard of hearing students was held in Delta Friday, May 3.

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Lincoln’s Terriﬁc Kids

The Delta Kiwanis presented Lincoln Elementary students with Terriﬁc Kids awards on April 24. 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, Zoey Miracle (leadership), Katie Perez (character), Josue Gonzalez (diligence), Anthony Salazar (responsibility), Archer Ware (perserverance), Crystal Lizaldi (responsibility); (front row) Christopher Gieck (honesty), Lupe Jaracuaro (character), Sydney Luna (kindness), Aaliyah Sharkey (self-discipline), Alex Heredia (respect), Mirella Grajeda (responsibility), Melody Overturf (caring).

As part of the Boettcher Scholarship program, finalists are given the opportunity to identify one teacher who impacted their lives and made significant contributions to their growth and education. Delta High School finalist Caleb Frazier nominated Danielle Lopez for the honor. Lopez is a math and computer science teacher and the

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coach of the DHS speech and debate team. The honor consists of a personalized plaque, a special tribute from Caleb and a $500 grant, which is to be used at Mrs. Lopez’s direction for an educational project, activity, professional development or piece of equipment she feels will benefit students and Delta High School. In his nomination letter, Caleb said, “She (Mrs. Lopez) has pushed me to my limits at every turn, whether it be pushing me in algebra, or pushing me to do my best in speech. My best advice is always to take the informative topics she gives out because they are pure gold. They have not let me down yet. She has been through so much in her life, and it is truly a

privilege to have her as a teacher, coach, mentor, and friend. “The words that I will always remember from Mrs. Lopez are: ‘Never give up, whether it is the end or the beginning of the race.’ This short, yet powerful message, has stuck with me. She has taught me how to succeed and the first step is to never give up. Thank you so so much, Mrs. Lopez, for always being there for me, always pushing me to my best, and for always keeping me smiling.” “We are incredibly proud to have Mrs. Lopez as a teacher in our school community and thank her for inspiring not only her students but also setting a standard of excellence for others in her profession,” said DHS principal Derek Carlson.

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about lunar bombardment Dr. Cameron Mercer will speak on “Exploring the Impact History of the Moon” at the May 21 meeting of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society (BCAS), to begin at 7 p.m. in the Partners’ community room, 511 East 10th Street, Delta. Dr. Mercer holds a B.A. in physics and geology from Middlebury College. He recently obtained his Ph.D. from Arizona State University, where he dated lunar samples

using the 40Ar/39Ar laser microprobe technique. His results are helping to decipher the complex impact record of the moon, which has been bombarded for nearly the entire history of our solar system. He will also discuss international plans for future lunar exploration. Dr. Mercer is a graduate of Montrose High School. He recently accepted a position as a postdoctoral fellow at

NASA’s Goddard Spaceflight Center and the Catholic University of America. The BCAS stimulates public interest in and knowledge of astronomy in Delta, Montrose, and Ouray counties. Monthly meetings are held in Delta or Montrose. The BCAS also holds public sky viewing events. Find more information at BlackCanyonAstronomy. com or phone 970-8567716.

Two events mark Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month

May is Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month. On May 11, Chipeta Archaeology Chapter, Ute Museum and the Montrose County Historical Society are offering a free tour of Shavano Valley rock art site. Starting at the Ute museum, from 9 to 10 a.m., there will be a special screening of “In the Footsteps of Shavano” about the Shavano Valley petroglyphs and their meaning to modern Ute people. Then drive to the rock art site, which will be open for self-guided tours from 10 a.m. to noon with

docents to share information. The tour will take one to two hours. This event is free and no reservations are required. Be sure to bring water and sunscreen and wear sturdy shoes for the rocky trail. For more information call 249-2085. On May 15, Dr. Lawrence Loendorf will present “Bison Underground,” a talk about how various Plains Indian groups connected bison and the underground spirit world and used rock art images, carvings, caves, and stories to encourage bison to appear on the surface world. The talk will include examples from his years of research among the Crow, Hidatsa, and Sioux tribes as well as all over the world. Loendorf, a rock art On Saturday, May 11, archaeology specialist, is The Orchard Collective will present a show of inspiration, expression and creativity at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia. Join Josh Bourassa, David ConnolInterpretive Associaly, and Heidl Hasenauer for a performance unlike tion of Western Colorado anything you’ve ever announces its annual seen. Doors open at 7; meeting, to begin at 6:30 the show begins at 8 p.m. p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Bill Heddles RecAdmission is free. Call 970-527-7243 or reation Center. The free email info@bluesage.org program will feature “The Best Kept Secret of for more information. the Wild West,” the hanging flume. Travel back to 1891 when the flume carried water 10 miles and, as designed, powered hydraulic cannon at the Montrose Placer Mining Company claims downstream along the Dolores River. Hear the boom Certified instructors and bust cycle of southDave Brown and Christo- west rivers. Discover the pher McMillan will lead intriguing story of the a “Handgun Safety” class hanging flume. It remains at Bill Heddles Recre- a tribute to imagination ation Center Saturday, and bold ideas, to engiMay 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 neering prowess and perp.m. Proper completion sistence, and most of all, of this class allows you a lasting legacy to human to apply for a concealed spirit. The public is invited to handgun permit in Colorado. Course consists of this special preview. In 1988, the Western safety and firing techniques of a semi-auto- Colorado Interpretive matic pistol and revolver; Association (WCIA) was laws related to owning a organized to chronicle handgun; and range safe- stories of the resources ty. Lunch is on your own, on public lands in Westthen individual firing ern Colorado. Agreeinstruction is provided at ments with the Grand a local firing range in the Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forafternoon. The class is $80. Please ests and Bureau of Land (BLM) register by 5 p.m. three Management days prior to the class of authorized the organization to operate sales your choice. To register, call Bill outlets at Forest Service Heddles Recreation Cen- and BLM locations; host interpretive programs; ter, 874-0923.

Blue Sage hosts free performance

professor emeritus from New Mexico State University and director of the nonprofit Sacred Sites Research Inc. in Albuquerque. The talk is free and the public is invited. This event will be held at the United Methodist Church at 19 S. Park Street, Montrose.

Digital art show features western art The artists who attended the first annual Robidoux Artist Camp at Fort Uncompahgre present a digital art show for your enjoyment. Eleven artists traveled from throughout the United States and foreign countries to attend the first annual artist camp hosted by William Bailey and Fort Uncompahgre Interpretive Center. Several locations were chosen for the photography shoot, including Fort Uncompahgre, Riverbend Park, Colorado Canyon Country west of Delta and the Surface Creek area on Grand Mesa. TADA Your Art Space will host the digital art show May 4-11. For additional information call TADA at 970-209-5293.

Blue Sage presents Ellen Sander book release In the mid-to-late 1960s, Ellen Sander was The Saturday Review’s rock critic. She also wrote for other publications and anthologies. As a pioneering rock journalist, Sander had a backstage pass to the hottest music scenes of the 1960s. A feast of juicy anecdotes and keen social commentary is contained in her

book, “Trips: Rock Life in the Sixties.” Trips draws upon her professional and personal experiences to chronicle pop culture’s highs and lows during the turbulent decade. A book release is planned Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at the Blue Sage, 226 Grand Avenue in Paonia. Copies of the book will be available.

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and assist the agencies in informing the public about their public lands. In 1992 WCIA took on new roles to collaborate in the identification, administration, funding, restoration and interpretation of projects of significance in Western Colorado. Partners included governmental agencies and a broad range of community organizations and individuals. In 2013, WCIA updated its name to Interpretive Association of Western Colorado (IAWC). Securing and administer-

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ing grants is a valuable service IAWC provides, working with the State Historic Society, Colorado Department of Transportation, regional and national foundations, local governments and federal agencies. Because people and places matter, IAWC looks forward to many more years of preserving and celebrating the rich stories, legacies, and landscapes of western Colorado. For additional information contact Chris Miller, executive director, 874-8349.

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BUSINESS

Delta County Independent

DCED to host informational session on Opportunity Zones Delta County Economic Development is partnering with Delta County and the State of Colorado to host an informational meeting about Opportunity Zones — a “once-ina-generation” chance for both investors and communities. The Opportunity Zone (OZ) program was enacted as part of the 2017 federal tax reform package. The incentive is a potential deferral, reduction or elimination of certain federal capital

gains taxes when eligible investments are made within the identified OZ. This presentation will be of specific interest to attorneys, CPAs, realtors, investment fund managers and bankers. Come learn about the Opportunity Zones in Delta and Montrose counties, and how clients with capital gains can take advantage of this new program. Trainers include Rebekah Elliot of Snell & Wilmer, LLP, Andrew

Teske of Koskin, Farina, Kampf, PC, and Jana Pensky, program manager for the state’s effort to help Colorado communities take advantage of the newly created opportunity zones. Seats are limited, so register today! Please register online at: https:// deltacountyed.org/event3369547 or contact the Delta County Economic Development office at 970-874-4992 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

GMUG employees recognized Recently, the innovative and impactful contributions of several Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ employees during 2018 were recognized. Personnel from the GMUG National Forests’ timber management program along with the Colorado State Forest Service’s (CSFS) Montrose Field Office were recognized in the “Delivering Benefits to the Public” category for their Good Neighbor Authority-based partnership which encouraged

new ideas and new ways of doing business while welcoming new voices to the table and fostering a learning environment to achieve common goals. Individuals recognized include: Nichole Hutt, timber management officer, GMUG; Drew Strosberg, timber management assistant, GMUG; Cari Johnson, timber management assistant, GMUG; Joseph Gonzales, timber management assistant, GMUG; Christie Ladue, forester, GMUG; Jodi Rist, supervisory forester, CSFS; Austin Shelby,

forester, CSFS; Kelsey Lesniak, forester, CSFS; and Scott Johnson, forester, CSFS. Gunnison Ranger District hydrologist Ashley Hom was recognized in the Emerging Leader category for a “breakout year” in which she collaborated with local, state and other federal agencies on multiple projects, applying for and receiving grant funding for said projects and completing the USDA Forest Service’s National New Leader Program. “It is a great honor for both the GMUG and our partners to receive this recognition” said acting GMUG Forest supervisor Chad Stewart. “It brings to light that innovation and collaboration are two Dented Face Brewing of the main cornerstones Company; Christine when it comes to effective Palafox, Graceful Change land management.” Energy Medicine; Daniel Roman, Western Slope SUP; David Moran, Internet Cameras United, Inc.; David Noe and Jo Ann Jarreau, Colorado Tractor Supply stores Detours; Lea Petmezas, nationwide are calling Citizen Raw; Marjory all farmers, craft makWildcraft, The Grow Net- ers and artisans to sell work Inc; Sarah Sargeant, their homemade and Wild Flower Boots; Shane homegrown goods during Sobotka, Allied Resourc- Tractor Supply’s Market es Collective; and Sierra Day, which will be held Williams, Sacred Moun- Saturday, May 18. tain Winery. Whether the area of

Entrepreneurs to pitch their plans

Delta County ENGAGE Business Challenge competitors will present their business plans to a panel of judges on Thursday, May 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Needle Rock Brewery in Delta. The public is welcome to attend. Come and meet the entrepreneurs, and hear about their exciting new business venture. Admission and appetizers are free; there will be a cash bar. Competitors include Alex and Kala Burton,

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A grand opening for a grand opening

A color guard from Delta High School’s JROTC program and an a capella quartet kicked off a grand re-opening celebration at Walmart on Friday, May 3. Pastor James Conley of First Baptist Church of Delta offered God’s blessings. The celebration signaled the end of a major remodeling project at the store.

Governor’s Summer Job Hunt kicks off 39th year Each year, Colorado’s longest running and most successful youth employment program helps tens of thousands of young people prepare for the uncharted territory of a first summer job. Since 1981, the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt pro-

Local vendors invited to showcase their goods expertise is homemade crafts, candles, and soaps, or produce, baked goods, and handmade furniture, everyone is welcome to sign up. There is no fee to participate. Visit TSCeventpartners. com or contact your local store to sign up.

gram has connected high school and college students with Colorado employers willing to give them a chance to learn, put skills to use and see firsthand how a business operates. As much as it is an employment program, with a wealth of job openings geared toward youth, the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt is also a training program. There are a lot of things a young person needs to learn in order to be successful and the program provides assistance in résumé writing, interviewing skills and job search strategies to help gain a competitive edge in their job hunt. For young people who

are comfortable in marketing themselves or want to do a self-directed job search, Workforce Centers offer an online job bank called Connecting Colorado (www. connectingcolorado.com). For teens who would like some help in their job search and for employers who would like more information about the Governor ’s Summer Job Hunt, the staff at the Delta, Gunnison and Montrose Workforce Centers are ready to assist. To find the office location nearest you and to discover the wealth of services available this summer, visit the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt at Colorado.gov/gsjh.

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Victoria and Lance, the creative duo behind 4th & Main Exchange, recently embarked on a new venture, opening a consignment store called The Blooming Moose. The building at 223 Main Street in Delta started as a car dealership, then housed Jeans Westerner for many years. Now the spacious interior is filled with gently used items for your home, garden, garage, barn or man cave. “For the past four years, we’ve been loving our antique and vintage store at the corner of 4th and Main,” Victoria said. “But we found ourselves having to turn away nice home furnishings due to the lack of age and space. This is very nice furniture with years left to be enjoyed, so we decided to open a sister store for these items.” It will be a true family opration, with Lance’s father and son Sawyer stepping in to help out. At The Blooming Moose, you’ll find the inventory to be totally unique, displayed in a way that will inspire the imagination. Classic and modern with a splash of rus-

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Hotchkiss getting ready for busy dog trial weekend BY ROBBIE WINNE Staff Writer

This weekend Hotchkiss will be rolling out the red carpet. Dogs and their handlers are getting ready to compete at the popular Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials. The trials draw handlers and their working dogs from California, Minnesota, Wyoming, Arizona, Utah, Missouri, North Carolina and Colorado. More than 80 dogs will be competing over three days, from May 10 to May 12. The trials are a collaborative affair, with founder Richard Bailey presiding over the competition with the help of local ranching couple, Gordon and Cheryl Hebenstreit. Dennis Williams from Sundance, Wyoming, judges the event. He has been involved with border collies for over 20 years and has traveled and competed in many trials in North

North Fork Ambulance announces open house North Fork Ambulance will host its spring open house at the headquarters building, 110 E. Hotchkiss Avenue in Hotchkiss, on Saturday, May 11. The open house will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., during the Sheep Dog Trials. Stop by for ice cream treats and participate in a handsonly CPR or stop-the-bleed workshop. Moms will receive a special gift in honor of Mother’s Day.

America. Larry Allen provides the sheep. The announcer is Les Mergelman and the competitions and demonstrations take place on the Hotchkiss family fields. The weekend also enjoys the support of the town of Hotchkiss and numerous Hotchkiss businesses and local participants. The event can always use more volunteers, however. Contact information is www.hotchkissdog trials.com, Gordon Hebenstreit at 970-589-2139, or Richard Bailey at 970-216-5771, for anyone interested in spending a memorable weekend helping with the trials. The admission fees are $4 on Friday, $5 on Saturday and Sunday. Children under 12 are free. Food vendors will be on the grounds all three days with FFA alumni providing ground lamb burgers on Saturday and Sunday. Craft vendors will show their wares throughout the weekend. There will be a sheep wagon on site for viewing. Demonstrations include presentations by the San Juan Weavers Guild and sheep shearing demonstrations by Doug Hamilton from 10-4. Sharon Northrup from Crawford will be running her dog, Earl, in the open classes. Earl is also featured on this year’s hats. Covered bleachers are provided but viewers can bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. The art work of western artist, Cheryl Harley-Volz, entitled “Me First,” is featured on the program cover and t-shirts. Her work is displayed nationally and often features in the Meeker InterBUSY WEEKEND TO B2

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A western honeybee, also known as apis mellifera, pollinates a crabapple blossom. The honeybee can fly up to six miles per day and up to 15 mph. It is the only insect that produces food eaten by humans. According to ‘The History of the Honeybee & Beekeeping in Colorado,’ by Niwot-area beekeeper Tom Theobald, Isaac McBride brought the first honeybee colony to the then newly-established Colorado territory by ox cart in 1862. It didn’t survive its first winter, but beekeeping quickly became a part of Colorado’s booming economy.

Paonia annexation discussions under way BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

At the April 23 board meeting, Paonia trustees voted, 41, to authorize town administrator Ken Knight to formally apply with Delta County for annexation of certain sections of county road contiguous with existing town boundaries. Those sections include Stahl Road from Samuel Wade Road to Highway 133, Samuel Wade Road from Highway 133 to the Samuel Wade Bridge,

Young Eagles experience their first airplane flight BY ROBBIE WINNE Staff Writer

Weather at the Paonia airport on Saturday morning, May 4, proved just about perfect for taking novice flyers up for their inaugural flights. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) launched its initiative in 1992 to provide youth with a taste of aviation. The Young Eagle Flights program gives youths between the ages of 8-17 their first free rides in member airplanes to give them hands-on experience. Saturday’s event started at 8 a.m. and the group anticipated about 40 flights before noon. Before the flights the participants attended a short “ground school.” Members of EAA Chapter 1373 out of Delta explained the fundamentals of flight, the instrument panels in the planes, the intended route and communication details, specifics necessary to ensure safety (and confidence) in flight. At one station, member Sheila Gray prepared students for their first experiences in a helicopter. At another station Bill Bruner explained the flight simulator to anyone interested in giving it a try. Local pilot Mike Wiley explained the mechanics of the experimental amateur-built planes that would fly other students.

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Sheila Gray (center) prepares Aidan Edle and Joel Frazier for their first flight in a helicopter by explaining the fundamentals of flight and other details about the aircraft and their upcoming flight. Then it was time to experience the real thing. Most of the flights lasted about 34 minutes and took the passengers from Paonia, over Redlands Mesa, “abeam” the North Fork and Gunnison rivers, over Hotchkiss and back to the Paonia airport. Once the students completed their flights they received certificates of completion and logbooks. The flights make them eligible to receive EAA membership benefits and they can add any future flight time to their logbooks. When asked about their flights, the common response

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was “fun!” They were all smiles when they lined up to claim their certificates of accomplishment. One flyer admitted that he felt a little scared at first, but when he got out of the plane, he was beaming. His pilot, Ray Veatch, said that he helps his charges get over their fears by methodically explaining every move he makes while in the air. One young flyer was excited by seeing familiar landmarks, like the track at her school, from above. All of the young flyers seemed excited and positive about their time in the air.

Price and Clock roads, Grand Avenue to the Highway 187 bridge, and unincorporated sections of Colorado Avenue. The town announced it would seek to extend its boundaries last December through annexation (see Jan. 1 DCI, “Planning for when growth comes knocking”). “This is all part of our planning area... that we have always said that we want to bring into the town,” said town administrator Knight at the April 9 board meeting. “This allows us to control development... to put our building codes into place.” Also to consider, said Knight, is that Delta County’s newly-adopted master plan states “that it is the county’s goal that all non-agricultural, commercial and residential development shall happen around the urban centers,” because that’s where the public utilities are. The town has already extended its public sewer line to Stahl Road, and engineering for extending the line to Highway 133 is complete. Extending the line would allow the town to annex any properties whose owners choose to do so and who require town sewer services, said Knight.

The town has already sold one sewer tap on Price Road, and others, including one property already annexed, have requested taps, said Knight. “We are not looking to forcibly annex any properties off of those roads.” Town attorney Bo Nerlin noted that authorizing Knight to apply with the county for annexation does not constitute a decision by the board to annex. To do so requires passage by the board of an annexation ordinance. Rather, it means that Knight has the authority to engage in discussion. “Any county discussion would be a public discussion, and thereafter, any findings or any sort of agreement” would have to come before the board, said Nerlin. Trustee Dave Knutson cast the nay vote. Knutson told the DCI his main concern is that he hasn’t had time to study the issue and is concerned with cost estimates associated with maintaining and repairing roads once they are annexed. Knutson said he also believes the town has greater priorities. “Shouldn’t the town be focused on water right now?” he asked.

Paonia extends administrator contract to June BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

Paonia administrator Ken Knight’s contract has been extended to June 11 to allow the board of trustees to respond to his annual performance review. The extension allows the board to put specific goals and objectives identified in his review into place prior to renewing the contract. Knight has been the town administrator since January, 2017. Under the 2019 budget, Knight’s total annual wages are $80,000.13. With taxes and benefits, his total compensation is $101,665.06. During two public work sessions held prior to the April board meetings, trustees discussed a list of 16 performance objectives that came out of Knight’s evaluation. That evaluation was conducted in executive session at Knight’s request. The board distilled the 16 points down to four general areas, with associated and “fairly specific goals” Knight must achieve, explained Mayor Charles Stewart. At the April 26 board meeting trustees unanimously adoptPhoto by Robbie Winne ed each of the four goals indiEvan Eddy was all smiles after experiencing his ﬁrst ﬂight. vidually. Prior to the end of

the contract extension, “The board will need to make a decision whether to renew the contract,” said Stewart. The goals and objectives were approved as follows: 1. Water systems: evaluate water system to include additional storage options and potential grant options for storage; present best practices prospectus for water system improvements. 2. Planning: Work with the town intern to update the town’s 1996 Comprehensive Plan and present to the board by November; create master plan for growth and the Space to Create initiative; develop a streets and drainage master plan, with the Clark Avenue as a priority; and explore and present options for traffic flow in the 300 block of Clark Avenue, with emphasis on oneway with egress on Minnesota Avenue. 3. Financial: Work with town finance officer to provide the board with financial reports to the board in a timely fashion; Develop a plan to support key employee positions and present to the board within three months. (Trustees voted on each specific goal individually.) CONTRACT EXTENDED TO B2

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posure during interactions with the public and comments he has made on social media. Knight said he has no issues with the specific language of the goal. Trustee Dave Knutson, who serves on the town Governmental Affairs and Public Safety Committee, said the first goal, water systems, should be the No. 1 priority for the town. No specific deadline was given for achieving the goal. In light of the recent water crisis, and ahead of the town’s receipt of the after-incident report, “To a certain extent, Mr. Knight is going to have to figure out the steps he needs to take to achieve that goal,” said Stewart. “The board, obviously, will have some input on that.” According to the 2019 town budget, Knight is the second-highest paid employee of the town. Including taxes and benYour NPR Member St ation efits, Public Works Direc90.9 PAONIAI 89.1 MONTROSE188.7LAKE CITY 188.9RIDGWAY tor Travis Loberg’s annual salary is $102,087.26. 98.3 CRAWFORD199.1GRANDVALLEY190.1 OURAY

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and objectives are in place, said Stewart, they will be incorporated into Knight’s contract once it is renewed. The communication goal is the result of complaints about Knight’s ability to maintain com-

FROM PAGE B1 national Sheep Dog Trials Art Show. Earl’s photographer is W.T. Bruce. Bailey and the Hebenstreits would like to thank the following volunteers who have made the event possible for the last 15 years. Jere Hollembeak has sold tickets at the gate for 15 years. Les Mergelman has been the announcer for the life of the trials. Evelyn Roseberry and The San Juan Weavers Guild have been faithfully demonstrating their artistry for the last 15 years. Doug Hamilton’s sheep shearing demonstrations always draw a crowd and add to the weekend’s events. Stretch Fehlhaber has been a “behind the scenes” man for the last 15 years. He helps set up the trials and then takes them down afterwards. He is instrumental in handling the sheep and dogs. Richard Bailey, the founder of the trials, is, sadly, retiring from an active role in the trials and from trialing his dogs. He will still attend, and

will enjoy visiting with the handlers and the spectators and sharing stories about the border collie breed. As well as the sheepdog trials, the Mother’s Day festivities include the following events in and around Hotchkiss. • Free town picnic presented by The First State Bank of Colorado on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on 1st Street next to the bank. • Memorial Hall Yard Sale organized by the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. • Hotchkiss Friends of the Library spring book sale in Memorial Hall. Books, CDs, DVDs, movies and more are on offer for very low prices. Friday/Saturday, 9 to 3. • Rogers Mesa Modern Woman’s Club holds its annual fundraiser and bake sale, its main source of funding for the preservation of the 111 year old society and its headquarters, the Rogers Mesa Community House on Hwy. 92. May 10 and 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Community yard sales take place in and around Hotchkiss all weekend. Treasures abound. • ARBA sanctioned rabbit show at Heritage Hall, Saturday, May 11, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. • The Hotchkiss-

Crawford Historical Museum is open, free to the public Friday and Saturday. The museum offers a look into early days in the valley. • Ute Trails Car Club Show at Zack’s BBQ in Hotchkiss. May 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available, provided by Zack’s. $15 entry fee to show your car. Cool cars of any vintage welcome. Free bus shuttle between Zack’s and trial ground, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

HHS variety show is May 9-10 The fifth annual Hotchkiss High School Music Department Variety Show will be presented at 6 p.m. nightly this Thursday and Friday, May 9 and 10, in the school commons. Large groups, small ensembles, and soloists will perform multiple music genres including pop, rock, folk, jazz and classical to make the audience smile, laugh, and maybe even cry. Admission at the door is $10 for adults, $7 for students, and includes dessert. All proceeds benefit the Hotchkiss Music Department.

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Enjoying the Delta High School 2019 Senior Scholarship Breakfast on May 1 are (left to right) Claudia King, PEO Chapter GT scholarship chairman, Amelia “Mimi” Lousignont recipient of $1,000 PEO local scholarship, Mimi’s mother, and Pauline Carr, GT president.

PEO Chapter GT honors scholars Recipient of the PEO Chapter GT/Delta local $1,000 scholarship is Amelia (Mimi) Lousignont. She received her certificate at the Delta High School 2019 scholarship breakfast on Wednesday, May 1. Lousignont will be attending Adams State University with a major in psychology. The Chapter GT scholarship is rotated to schools in Delta County. Receiving the scholarship in 2018 was Randi Rapke from Paonia High School. Hotchkiss is scheduled for 2020 and Cedaredge for 2021. Presenting the award from Chapter GT were PEO scholarship chairman Claudia King and PEO president Pauline Carr. Serving on the schol-

arship committee were Laurea Fortner-Welch (Cedaredge), Laurie Milford (Paonia), Gwen Hallenbeck (Hotchkiss) and Nancy Hunter (Delta). PEO is an educational organization giving scholarships to deserving women at international, state and local level. At the state level Arias Jaspe from Delta High School was selected for a Colorado state scholarship. Jaspe will be attending Colorado University at Boulder majoring in engineering and business. Lousignont, Arias and their mothers will be honored at a PEO tea at Cedaredge on June 6. Laurae Fortner-Welch and Chris Vance will host.

The Learning Council and the Colorado Farm & Food Alliance invite the public to attend the North Fork Community Fair and Local Solutions Expo from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Paonia Town Park. Known the past four years as the Solar Fair and held at Solar Energy International, the fair offers local food and drink, activities, workshops on solar ovens and beekeeping, and much more. Admission to the all-ages event is free. Several local bands perform throughout the afternoon at the Howard Berkman Stage. Beverages from the West Elks Winery Association, Big B’s Hard Ciders & Organic Juices, Paonia United Brewing and Remedy Juice Bar & Cafe will be available (stainless steel commemorative cups will be available for a fee,

Community invited to outdoor play The lower elementary grades of North Fork Montessori @ Crawford will perform a musical play on the outdoor stage at Crawford Town Hall Friday, May 10, at 10 a.m. “American Symbols” will follow a short primary performance. Both are free and open to the public.

PHS named ‘outstanding mixed choir’ at festival a busy time of year, selections were based on level of difficulty and the time it takes to learn them. Karen Helleckson accompanied the choir on piano, and former longtime PHS music director Jan Tuin helped students hone their performance skills the week prior to the festival, said Holt. As part of the judging process, following the choir’s performance,

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Blue Sage presents Beth Quist in concert The Blue Sage Center will host a Sunday afternoon matinee concert with internationally renowned vocalist and instrumentalist, Beth Quist, in a program of the artists’ own original works and arrangements. The concert begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19.

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judges worked with students on improving their performance skills and on understanding what judges are looking for. Paonia mixed choirs have received the honor numerous times over the past 39 years, including three of the past four years. In 2018, they missed performing at the festival due to the fact that it was held over spring break, said Holt.

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mural at the park shelter. Students designed the mural based on a survey of locals about what they’d like to see in a mural and what comes

to mind when they think of Paonia. As a result, it will feature peonies, mountains, music, birds, trees, fruit, animals, children, and wine.

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Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy students stand before a projection of their mural project at the March 26 town meeting. Students will paint the mural at the Town Park shelter on May 18 Children attending the during the North Fork Community Fair and Local North Fork Community Solutions Expo. Fair Saturday, May 18, can obtain a lovely baby tree to plant in their yard by visiting the Crawford Area Indivisible climate action booth in the park between 1 and 8 p.m. There will be no cost for the trees, which will be distributed on a first come first served basis. Since trees play a vital �� part in curtailing climate change by pulling carbon �� from the air and storing �� it in their leaves, needles and trunks, plant�� ing trees is an effective �� way to help reduce the �� impacts humans have �� on global warming. Pine trees, which are the trees �� being offered, are espe�� cially effective in seques�� tering carbon.

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Students featured at The Creamery BY ROBBIE WINNE Staff Writer

There was so much color and whimsy on display Friday night, May 3, at The Creamery Arts Center in Hotchkiss for the opening of an exhibition featuring artists

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North Fork Ambulance hosted a cross-training event Saturday, April 20, at Paonia High School. EMS crews and EMS students were able to train on new equipment and ﬁremen gained valuable hands-on experience in extracting patients from vehicles. These are high stress calls and can be dangerous for responders. Training together in a low-stress learning environment makes everyone stronger when the real call comes in. North Fork Ambulance thanks the Paonia Fire Department and all EMTs who learned and practiced valuable skills. Pictured above are Paul Stumme and Davy Galob. Below are John Owen, Blake Kinser and Steven Voight.

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Free water seminar offered Calling all North Fork Valley newcomers and old-timers: Are you new to the area? Do you want to know more about how your irrigation system works? The Western Slope Conservation Center’s Watershed Committee will host a re-cap of last year’s “Irrigation 101,” with a focus on the unique water resources of the North Fork Valley. Come see some hands-on irrigation examples and learn about ditches, shares and

the resources available to make the most of your irrigation networks. irrigation 102 will also touch on drought preparedness and drought resilience. Stories and input from experienced farmers welcome! Pie and tea or coffee will be served at the break. Irrigation 102 will take place Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the CSU Organic Research Station on Rogers Mesa, 30624 Highway 92, Lazear.

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Delta, Bruin tracksters excel BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

As the track season nears the end of regular season scheduling, teams were looking to find better marks and bolster state qualifying times and distances for potential state participation May 16-18. Teams from 5A-1A participated in the Multi-League Championships in Grand Junction, May 3-4. Cedaredge, Delta and Olathe athletes participated in last week’s 3A league championships. Moffat County won the girls team title with 130 points followed by Delta (107), Coal Ridge (96), Cedaredge (87) and Rifle with 80 points. Olathe finished with 21 points to place 10th. For the boys, Cedaredge collected 111 points to win the league team title. Delta scored 63.5 points for sixth place and Olathe was 11th with 16 points. The top eight places from the league meet are mentioned in the following paragraphs. Girls Results Cedaredge’s Megan Jenkins was the area’s top female 3A athlete over the weekend. Jenkins claimed league titles in both the 100m hurdles (15.91) and 300m hurdles (46.09). Her winning time in the 300m hurdles broke a long-standing school record (46.30) held by Jenny Hayes which was set in 1992. Jenkins also was a member of the winning 1600m relay team which included Baylee Harris, Kylin Mitchell and Camie Baldozier who finished the race with a time of 4:13.05. The Bruins’ 1600m relay team is ranked eighth in the top 18 with Jenkins sitting in the top 10 for both hurdle events. Jenkins finished second in triple jump with a final mark of 34-6 and is sixth in top 18 standings with a jump of 34-8.5. Delta’s Remi Baldwin finished second in the 100m hurdles (16.71) and third in the 300 hurdles with a qualifying rank in the top 15 for both races. Cedaredge placed all three of its participants in the 100 hurdles with Harris (16.94) and Aspen Furubotten (17.13) finishing third and fourth with top 18 rankings as well. Furubotten finished seventh in the 300 hurdles (51.0). The Bruins finished no less than fifth in all relays with a third place in the 400m relay (52.84, 12th in top 18, 51.76);

fourth in the sprint medley (1:56.70, fifth in top 18, 1:52.67); fifth in the 800m relay, 17th in top 18, 1:51.72) and fifth in the 3200m relay (11:19.51, sixth in top 18, 10:13.91). Delta’s relay teams also fared well with a second, two thirds, a fourth and a fifth-place finish. The Panthers were second in the 800m sprint medley (1:55.23, around 15th in top 18); third in the 400m relay (53.62, 10th in top 18, 51.67); third in the 800m relay (1:48.35, third in top 18); fourth in the 1600m relay (4:20.10, seventh in top 18, 4:11.67) and fifth in the 3200m relay (10:51.52, 14th in top 18, 10:33.85). Olathe’s girls picked up eighth-place points in the 800m relay and was fourth in the 3200m relay (11:14.99). Delta’s Kaley St. Peter was second in long jump with a 16-6.75 leap and owns a 17-9 effort for fourth-place in top 18 qualifiers. St. Peter was also a member of the 800m and sprint medley relay teams which finished third and fourth, respectively. St. Peter was sixth in the 100m dash (13.30). Top eight placers in the 200m were Delta’s Marcy Schaal fourth, 27.26 and Cedaredge’s Reganne McIntire seventh, 28.46. In the 400m dash Delta’s Beki Atchley (1:01.07 and Raelee McCurdy (1:01.39) were sixth and seventh respectively. Both improved their top 18 standings and are near the cutoff for qualification. Cedaredge’s Megan Jenkins is also in the mix with a 1:01.50. Kylin Mitchell (Cedaredge, 2:32.07), Jessica Dexter (Delta, 2:32.73) and Cheyanne Germann (Olathe, 2:35.23) claimed sixth through eighth place finishes in the 800m run. Lupita Garcia had an eighth place finish in the 1600m race with Germann (Olathe) 13:55.70, Grace Hall (Delta) 14:26.08 and Merielle Comerer (Cedaredge) 14:28.44, finishing fifth, seventh and eighth in the 3200m run, respectively. In the field events Delta’s Sara Geddes earned a top 18 qualification in high jump when she cleared 5-1 to finish second in Grand Junction. Teammate Hannah Sterns also is just inside the top-18 range with her effort of 5-0 and Baili Hulet soared from 43rd to around 18th with her 4-11 jump. Cedaredge’s

Kammie Henderson is qualified with a 5-2 jump earlier in the season and finished third last week with a jump of 5-1. Olathe’s Mirah Garcia finished fourth in long jump (15-10) and the Bruins’ Harris was eighth (15-3.75). Delta’s Keely Porter won both the shot put and discus events with throws of 36-5 and 110-5, respectively. Porter has a fourth-place distance of 37-6 for the top 18 in shot put and is fifth in the discus with a 116-5 throw. Teammate Reagan Clay was fifth in shot put (345) and is ninth in the top 18 standings. Clay finished seventh in discus (102-6). Cedaredge’s Dalia Alejandre was sixth in shot (32-5) and Hannah Gardner eighth in discus (982). Olathe’s Laura Galvan was fifth in discus with a throw of 107-10. Boys Results The Cedaredge boys put together a successful weekend to win the team title in Grand Junction. Zach McMillan won an individual title to become league champion in the 400m dash with a time of 51.90. His season-best 50.75 has him sitting in fifth place in the top 18 standings. McMillan also helped the Bruins win the 1600m relay (3:33.21) with help from Ryan Imhoff, Josh Jenkins and Alex Barron. The team owns a 3:31.75 for sixth place in the top 18 race. The Bruins earned 30 points in relay finishes with 10 coming in the 1600m relay win. Cedaredge was second in the 3200m relay (8:43.77), and third in both the 400m relay (45.78, 12th in top 18, 45.23) and 800m relay (1:33.88, eighth in top 18, 1:33.84).

Delta finished second in the 400m relay (45.30, 5th in top 18, 44.56), sixth in the 1600m relay (3:53.42) and third in the 3200m relay (8:46.44). Olathe finished fourth in the 800m relay (1:36.47) and was sixth in the 3200m relay (9:21.40). In the dashes, Olathe’s Elias Ramirez won the league title for the 100m dash with a time of 11:41 (has an 11.27 for fourth in top 18). Cedaredge’s Wyatt Camp finished sixth (11.64, 15th in top 18, 11.52) and Delta’s Ed doh Htoo was eighth (11.71). Htoo was fifth in the 200m (24.11). Delta’s Mason Hollowwa finished seventh in the 400m dash (56.23). Cedaredge’s Tevin Keller placed third in the 800m run (2:05.9) with

Kula Moo was sixth in long jump (19-5) with Jenkins (40-8.75) and Imhoff (38-10.5) finishing second and fourth in triple jump for Cedaredge. This year’s shot put league title belongs to Cedaredge’s Kaleb Berardi with a throw of 45-4. Berardi is in the top 18 in Class 3A for this event. Delta’s Kyle Schotten (42-0) placed fifth, Joe Bules (40-4) was sixth and Cedaredge’s Austin Crawford finished eighth (39-3). Brody Wagner sailed the discus 116-3 to place fourth in discus with Delta’s James Goff placing seventh (114-0). Cedaredge and Delta will be participating at this week’s Tiger Invitational, May 10 and 11 at Stocker Stadium.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Cedaredge and Delta dominated the 100m hurdle ﬁnals at last weekend’s 3A WSL Multi-League Championships in Grand Junction. The Bruins Megan Jenkins, second from right, won the 100m and 300m hurdles. To Jenkins’ right is Delta’s Remi Baldwin, who placed second, and on the far left is Cedaredge’s Baylee Harris (third) and Bruin Aspen Furubotten, right, ﬁnished fourth.

Paonia girls 3rd at Multi-League meet BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

In 2A/1A competition, Paonia athletes placed in the top eight in 25 events

Photo by Wayne Crick

Paonia’s Ethan Bartlett, left, was in a close race with Hayden’s Wyatt Mortenson for the ﬁrst ﬁve laps of the 3200m run last Friday. Bartlett stretched his lead to more than 40 yards to pull away for a conference title in the event (10:26.07)

Photo by Wayne Crick Photo by Wayne Crick Paonia’s Katya Schwieterman (4), and Hotchkiss’

Olathe’s Elias Ramirez (4) cruised to the 3A WSL 100m title last weekend with a time of 11:41. Ramirez has a top 18 time of 11.27 and is seeded fourth in Class 3A 100m sprinters.

John Ames (4:45.12) and Shad Lewis (4:57.38) finishing second and third respectively in the 1600m run. Ames is in the 13th spot of top 18 runners in the 1600m with his 4:38.81. Ames (10:14.65) and Lewis (10:55.21) were third and sixth in the 3200m. Jenkins finished third in the 110m high hurdles (16.37) with Imhoff finishing second in the 300m hurdles (42.91, 10th in top 18, 42.19). Delta’s Noah Nortnik finished fifth (45.66) and Hunter Jordan picked up an eighth place (47.32) for the Bruins. Brysen Harris won the high jump (5-9) with Barron finishing second (5-7) and Delta’s Kiril Ortega tied for third (5-1).

Karlie Egging were nearly inseparable during the 3200m run. Schwieterman took a lead in the final laps to finish fourth (12:51.80) and Egging fifth (12:53.77).

and scored 128.5 points to place third out of 26 1A-4A teams, and first in the 2A/1A Western Slope/ San Juan league. Over the two-day meet the girls set 17 season and personal (PR) records. In throwing events, senior Sabrina Leighton brought home gold in the shot put with a firstplace throw of 35 feet, 9 inches and first-year sophomore Lauryn Kiefer finished seventh with a season-best throw of 29’1”. In discus, Kiever won silver with a throw of 99’1”, and Leighton finished fifth with a throw of 95’3”. In jumping events, senior Poppy Lightfoot won silver in triple jump with a personal record (PR) mark of 34’-5”. Sadie Miller won silver in long jump with a distance of 14’-11”; Lyla HayutinBaril placed fourth with a mark of 14’-4.25”. In high jump, Sadie Miller cleared 4’-11” to place fourth, and Sadie Lee placed fifth, clearing a personal-best height of 4’-9”. In sprints, Alexandra Eaton placed fifth in the 100m dash with a time of 13.40 seconds. In the 400m dash, Lightfoot placed fifth with a PR of 1:02.89, and Tawny Roberts set a PR of 1:04.86 to place seventh. In the 800m run, Roberts placed fourth (2:36.90), Ceylon Carter finished fifth (2:38.57), and Abby LaBounty placed seventh (2:40.04). Junior Katya Schwieterman set PRs in both distance races, placing fourth in the 3200m with a time of 12:51.8, and sixth in the 1600m (5:56.64). Eaton placed third in 100m hurdles with a PR of 17.91; Hayutin-Baril finished fifth with a PR of 18.02. In 300m hurdles,

Eaton placed third with a time of 50.63, and Sadie Lee placed fourth with a PR of 51.26. The girls 1600m relay team won silver with a time of 4:23.42, the 400m team won bronze with a time of 54.05. The 3200m team of Abby LaBounty, Ceylon Carter, Katya Schwieterman and Tawny Roberts also won bronze, and the 800m sprint medley team finished fourth. In their first race as a team, Lauren Kiefer, Shay Glaser, Jaquelin Mora and Paige Fister finished eighth in the 800m relay (2:04.17). Boys Paonia boys scored 81 points to place fourth in the 2A/1A Western Slope/ San Juan league track meet. The team combined for four gold and two silver medals. In the 400m dash, Harley Ewert was seeded third after Friday’s preliminary run, and won the event Saturday with a time of 52.37 seconds. In the 800m, Ewert won with a time of 2:05.00, with Logan Green coming in second with a time of 2:05.16. Senior Ethan Bartlett won the 1600m with a PR of 4:44.56, with Green placing second with a PR of 4:47.42. In the 3200m, Bartlett won with a personal-best time of 10:26.07, with freshman Alyster Birk finishing sixth with a PR of 11:29.74. In 300m hurdles, Calvin Reese placed seventh with a time of 45.55. In relays, the 3200m relay team of Simon Cox, David Lozano, Alejandro Garcia and Calvin Reese won silver with a time of 9:13.90. The 800m and 1600m relay teams finished competition in fourth, and the 400m team finished seventh.

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Hotchkiss men’s 3200 relay, Firor win conference track gold BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Hotchkiss senior Kaiya Firor just keeps on winning. At the Class 2A/1A Western Slope/San Juan league track meet at Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction, Firor won all-conference firstteam in the 200m dash with a time of 26.09 seconds, and in the 300m hurdles in 44.57. Firor also won silver in the 100m hurdles with a time of 16.83. Ranked first in Class 2A state rankings, Firor raced against No. 1 ranked 1A hurdler, Faith Novess of De Beque. A two-time state champion in the 300m hurdles, Firor said she didn’t face a lot of competition in hurdles this season. “I came out (of the blocks) a whole lot faster than I usually do,” said Firor. “I usually take four steps in between hurdles, and I was taking three and a half.” The change caused her to clip the second hurdle and stumble, but Firor man-

aged to recover without going outside of her lane. “I don’t know how,” said Firor, who cleared the remaining hurdles and finished just under a second behind Novess. Hotchkiss finished fifth with 79 points. The 800m relay team of Adair Ela, Shay Glaser, Elsie Vasquez and Firor won the league title with a time of 1:49.16. In individual events, freshman Karlie Egging placed fifth in the 3200m run with a PR of 12:53.77, and finished seventh in the 1600m run with a PR of 5:57.07. Vianney Mendoza won bronze in the shot put with a throw of 33 feet, 2 inches, and finished eighth in discus with a PR of 89-5. Freshman Lottie Hollembeak placed fifth in triple jump with a personal-best mark of 32 feet, 8 inches. In high jump, Araina VenJohn cleared the bar at 4 feet, 5 inches to PR and place eighth. Boys In men’s competition,

the 3200m relay team of Robert Cochran, Micah Defield, Kenny Drbohlav and Saul Cortez won the league title with a time of 9:07.17. Freshman Blaine Peebles set a new personalrecord time of 44.17 seconds to win silver in the 300m hurdles. Peebles was seeded fifth heading into the final race. In the 110m hurdles, Peebles was seeded sixth and placed fourth with a PR time of 18.09 seconds. The 1600m team of Cochran, DeField, Adam Photo by Tamie Meck Smith and Saul Cortez Micah Deﬁeld works to stay ahead of a runner from Ouray in the Hotchkiss won bronze with a time men’s 1A/2A 3200m relay. Hotchkiss won the league title in the event. of 3:42.29; the 800m team of Cochran, Adam Smith, DeField and Peebles placed seventh; and the 400m team of Traycer Hall, Ian Van Horn, Drayden Taylor and Ethan Guy placed eighth. Cochran secured a state qualification in the 800m run, placing third with a personal-best time of 2:05.64. In the 200m dash, Oliver Mendoza placed eighth with a time of 24.77.

Photo by Tamie Meck Photo by Wayne Crick In the ﬁnal leg of the girls 800m relay, Hotchkiss senior Kaiya Firor moves into

Poppy Lightfoot placed ﬁrst place against De Beque for the win. Firor also won the 200m dash and second in triple jump. 400m hurdles and scored a second place in the 100m hurdles.

District 2A set for playoffs Photo by Tamie Meck

Delta’s Kyle Schotten heaves the shot to a ﬁfth place ﬁnish last week at the Multi-League Championships in Grand Junction. Schotten threw the shot 42-0.

The 2A District 3/5 baseball tournament opens this Thursday with two elimination games. Hotchkiss (16-1) is in first place in 2A District 3/5 standings. The Bulldogs and No. 2 Dolores (12-5) receive a firstround bye. Paonia (10-7) is in third place and will open

Bulldogs sweep DH played in Sargent BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Hotchkiss Bulldogs swept a doubleheader in 10 innings Thursday against Sargent, 201, 16-1. In game one, the Bulldogs scored 20 runs on 10 hits. Jamison Yanish and Brian Gonzalez hit home runs in the win, and Marvin Guereque had one double. Yanish also drove

in four runs. On the mound, Presley Pene allowed one hit, one run, walked five and struck out six in three innings; Guereque closed with no hits and three strikes in two innings. The two combine for 76 throws. In game two, Hotchkiss scored 20 runs on 10 hits, with Yanish hitting four RBIs.

Yanish and Guereque both batted .667, and Pene, Gonzalez and Elysah Shaw batted .500. On the mound, Yanish, Gonzalez, and Guereque allowed a combined three hits, one earned run in 15 at bats, two walks and eight strike outs in the game. “Everyone played really well,” said head coach Blake Carlquist.

the tournament Tuesday with an elimination game against No. 6 Ignacio (112). No. 4 Rangely and No. 6 Meeker also play an elimination game Thursday at Rangely, weather permitting. On Saturday, Dolores will play the winner of the Rangely-Meeker game at 10 a.m.; at noon Saturday, Hotchkiss will play the winner of Thursday’s game between Ignacio and Paonia. The winners will play the championship game at 3 p.m. All games are at Delta High School. Please visit MaxPreps for pairings and game times. The tournament champion in each of the seven districts will qualify for the regional/state bracket, with the final nine teams determined by the ratings percentage index, available at chsaanow. com/rpi/baseball/

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Hotchkiss pitcher Brian Gonzalez aims for the out at ﬁrst base in the Bulldogs’ early-season conference win over Meeker. The Bulldogs are currently No. 2 in 2A RPI standings and seeded ﬁrst heading into this week’s 2A District 3/5 tournament at Delta.

In their final conference game of the season the Eagles had 10 hits and two errors in their 94 win Friday over Meeker. In the second game of the doubleheader, Meeker had 14 hits — six triples and 14 RBIs — to defeat Paonia, 16-5. The Eagles scored four earned runs on 10 hits against sophomore pitcher Josh Murphy. Paonia’s 10-7 overall, 4-2 conference record puts it in third place in 2A District 3/5 standings. Paonia opened district play with an elimination game against No. 6 Ignacio (1-12, 0-5) on at Delta High School. Results were not available.

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Delta baseball 16-4 with two wins BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Last week began with Delta’s Panthers sitting in the top five in RPI for 3A baseball teams. A loss to Grand Junction (5-4) knocked Delta down to number 8 in the standings. The Panthers did win two 3A WSL contests, 20-2 over Gunnison and 20-0 against Grand Valley, but could not regain the ground lost in standings for RPI. The week began for Delta with a weather postponement against Gunnison, April 30. That game was moved to Friday, May 3. In between the Gunnison game date was a non-conference matchup against 5A Grand Junction (3-3, 13-8). The Tigers got their bats working early with a four-run first inning, which kept Delta at bay until the sixth inning where the Panthers tied the game with two runs. A run in the bottom of the seventh secured the win for the Tigers, 5-4. Christian Hafey picked up the win for Grand Junction with two innings of work where he allowed two runs on two hits and struck out five Delta batters. Derek Shaver had the most work on the mound for the Tigers going five innings while giving up six hits and two runs and striking out eight Delta batters. Delta Coach Steve Reiher knows his Panthers missed a chance

to gain some ground in the RPI race with a win. The tough loss for Delta (16-4) was another learning experience for his Panthers. “Yeah, it was a tough loss. We just left too many runners on base (11) and struck out too many times (13), several when there were two outs.” Reiher gave plenty of credit to the Tigers’ Shaver though, “Man, he can swing it, toss it and play.” Shaver had three hits in the game, including a double and two RBIs. Levi Prall also had a double and two RBIs for the Tigers in the win. Delta’s Nolan Bynum picked up three RBIs with Kolby Keller adding an RBI on a double. Clayton Abila had two hits for the Panthers. Ryan Cooper took the loss for Delta. In Friday’s makeup game against Gunnison, the Panthers found themselves trailing, 2-0, heading to the top of the third inning against the 3-3, 8-8 Cowboys. A fourrun inning was enough to earn a win, but the Panthers pounded out six more runs in the fourth inning and finished the game with a 10-run explosion in the top of the fifth to score a 20-2 win. Seniors Trevor Myers and Rowyn Carmichael had monster days for the Panthers with a bat. Myers had three hits in five plate appearances, including two home runs and seven RBIs. Carmichael was perfect at the

plate with five hits, and finished the game hitting for the cycle. Carmichael began his day with a double, then a triple, a home run and beat out an infield hit to complete the cycle with a five-RBI day. Though it wasn’t the first time Myers has had a day like he had against the Cowboys this season, he described the experience of how his performance felt on Friday, “Pretty great ... we’re getting hot at the right time.” Carmichael’s feat was equally exciting. “I never had hit for a cycle; maybe in little league, but that doesn’t count. That would be different,” explained Carmichael. A comparison of teams Carmichael has been a part of during his high school career made it evident this year’s team is special. “We started this year slow (hitting). Now we’re swinging it well, one through nine. Even guys coming off the bench are hitting.” Colby Wilson added to Delta’s impressive stats with three hits and two RBIs in the big win. Saturday’s home game against Grand Valley was Law Enforcement/First Responders Appreciation Day. Senior Andrew Baier was on the hill for Delta and the big right-hander struck out two of four Cardinals to start the day. Delta’s bats, and running did the rest.

The Panthers were off to another high-scoring game with 12 batters coming to bat in the first inning. Delta scored eight runs in the inning on five hits with help from three walks and a hit batter. Carmichael, the hit batter, was struck in the back of the head (helmet) to start the scoring parade. Baier gave up a walk in the second inning before recording three more strike outs to retire the side. Delta sent another 13 batters to the plate in the bottom of the second and scored nine runs on two hits, two walks and three hit batters. Gauge Lockhart had a double and a triple in the inning with two RBIs. The Panthers added three runs in the third inning to end the game, 20-0. Baier was the winning pitcher, allowing just one hit and walking two batters. Lockhart’s three-hit day and two RBIs paced

Delta’s offense with Ben Cooper, Eli Farmer, Bynum, Carmichael and Caleb Miramontes contributing RBIs in the win. Workman and Myers had doubles in the game for Delta.

Delta concludes its regular season schedule this week, beginning with Olathe (May 7), Montrose on May 10 in Delta at 4 p.m. and finishes the regular season at New Castle against Coal Ridge May 11 at 11 a.m.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Rowyn Carmichael was struck in the head by a pitched ball in a game Delta won 20-0. Carmichael was not injured on the play.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta pinch-runner Jaren Reece slides safely into second base last Saturday against Grand Valley. Reece was running for catcher Nolan Bynum who had singled to center ﬁeld. Reece scored twice in the game with Delta recording a 20-0 win.

Paonia places third at 3A regional tennis BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta forward Missa Webb, third from right, is embraced by teammate Makayla Kehmeier as others rush to offer their congratulations for Webb’s last minute goal to send last week’s soccer match to overtime with Roaring Fork. The Rams scored the winning goal on a deﬂected corner kick to win, 2-1, late in the overtime period.

Delta 2-1 overtime loser in soccer play BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta had beaten Roaring Fork, in Carbondale, 7-3, in a contest played April 12. Last week’s encounter, in Delta, swung the opposite way with the Rams scoring a 2-1 overtime win against the Panthers. Neither team scored in the opening half and Roaring Fork took a lead late in the second half on a lofted kick that was too high for Delta keeper Joslyn Carpenter.

The Panthers stepped up their pressure defense and got some luck on a penalty kick from 20-plus yards to score a tying goal by senior Missa Webb with less than two minutes remaining in regulation play. Roaring Fork had the luck in the extra period when a corner kick was deflected into the net for the game-winner. The Rams, second in 3A WSL standings, moved to 5-2 and 8-7 while Delta’s record slipped to 4-3 and

7-7. Delta finished fourth in league play. Berths in post-season play indicate the Panthers have made the post-season field of 32 at No. 26 and will play No. 7 Peak to Peak (10-5) in first round action on May 8. The winner plays either No. 10 St. Mary’s (11-4) or No. 23 The Academy (8-7-0) May 11. Aspen (6), Roaring Fork (19), Coal Ridge (25) and Basalt (29) also made the playoffs.

The Paonia girls tennis team placed third at the 3A Region 8 tennis tournament. At two singles, senior Jacquelin Mora placed second in the region. Mora then lost a challenge match to Aspen. While only the top two placers in each division advancing to this week’s state tournament at Greeley, Mora, who finished the season with an 11-2 win-loss record, is an alternate to go to

state. She also maintains her runner-up status, said head coach Dee Holt in an interview. At one doubles, junior Shay Glaser and senior Carson Collins placed third overall. At four doubles, freshman Izzy Houseweart and sophomore Amelia Hickham placed fourth. Both are first-year players. “For a couple of gals that didn’t pick up a racket until eight weeks ago, it’s incredible,” said Holt. Senior Alice Carrillo

placed fourth at one singles. Carrillo took a bad fall in her final match, but kept playing, said Holt. That highlights just how dedicated and scrappy the team has been this season, said Holt. “We’ve had such a great team this year.” The tournament saw a lot of long, long matches, some running between two and three hours, said Holt. “It was amazing to see these athletes play a long game, take a 30minute break, then turn around and do it again.”

Delta’s four doubles team going to state BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Delta will send a doubles team to this week’s Class 3A state tennis tournament. The four doubles team of sophomore Alyssa Bayles and freshman Mia Yost will carry its 9-5 record to

state after placing second at the 3A Region 8 tournament in Grand Junction. At three singles, Delta freshman Elizabeth Lawrence finished third overall. Lawrence finishes the season with only four losses in 15 matches.

The two doubles team of Lynette Arias and Berenice Rascon also finished third overall to end its successful season at 9-7. The state tournament opens Thursday at Centennial Park and the University of Northern Colorado campus in Greeley.

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Hear the story, science of Cedaredge mosasaur BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

Come hear the story and science of a 35-foot mosasaur discovered in Cedaredge in 1975 on May 14 at the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center at 7 p.m. for a “Voices on the Western Slope” presentation, “Mosasaur Discovery.” The event will feature three guests: Gary Thompson, who is credited with the discovery; Joshua Lively, a recent Ph.D. graduate who studied the remains; and Robert Gaston who created the cast of the skeleton. Thompson discovered the fossilized remains as a 15year-old boy. He will share the excitement of finding the remains on the side of Cedar Mesa while fossil hunting. While Thompson is proud of the discovery, he said it hasn’t come without its challenges. Since the first article was published on the find, he’s battled to ensure proper credit — with everyone from his school bullies claiming to help with the find to someone else

entirely taking full credit. “It’s important to get the facts straight,” he said. “When I discovered the remains, I made sure to contact my science teacher Dick Jones who assisted me in protecting the fossilized remains and to contact the proper authorities from BYU for further study and preservation.” From this battle for credit where credit is due, Thompson diligently recorded the details he remembers of the experience, which he’ll share Thursday evening. However, Thompson plans to be succinct in his portion of the evening, wanting the presentation to focus on the science and significance of the discovery. Lively, a recent Ph.D graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, is a vertebrate paleontologist. He’s studying mosasaur evolution extensively to understand the relation between their evolution and changes in the environment. Lively’s presentation will discuss his research and how

This cast of the mosasaur’s skull is displayed at the Welcome Center in Cedaredge. The cast was presented to Pioneer Town in August 2003.

the Cedaredge mosasaur fits into the picture. “One thing we do when trying to understand evolution in deep time is to go to museum collections where specimens are preserved,” he said referring to why he studied the Cedaredge mosasaur now on display at the BYU museum. “I really wanted to study the specimen at BYU because even though it was originally published in 1999, it has only been referenced a couple times since then in mosasaur literature.” In 2016 he visited the fossil and was shown newly prepared bones that revealed important information for “understanding this animal’s ancestry and telling the complete story of how it fits into

mosasaur evolution.” The Cedaredge mosasaur is now a whole chapter in his dissertation. “Mosasaurs in general are interesting because right around the time Prognathodon stadtmani shows up on the scene there’s a period of ecological diversification,” he said. “The Cedaredge mosasaur shows that the pattern of this diversification and the broader evolutionary story in this group of mosasaurs is complex than previously thought. Ultimately, my research has shown that Prognathodon stadtmani requires reclassification into a new genus.” Lively encourages anyone who has property in Delta County to keep an eye

out, especially if they have mudrock. “You might find something interesting, and it may be the next important fossil discovery,” he said. If anyone’s curious, he said they can always send him a picture of their finds. Those curious to see the size of the mosasaur, whose jaw measures about four feet, will get to see samples of the skeleton cast. Gaston, of Gaston Design in Fruita, will discuss the casting process of the skeleton. There is a recommended donation of $10 at the door to cover presentation costs. For more information, contact Cedaredge Library at 970-399-7674 or Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center at 970-856-9195.

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It may have taken 40 years to complete this exhibit of a mosasaur found near Cedaredge, but what’s four decades to a rare marine reptile deposited in the Mancos shale 82 million years ago? This mosasaur, about 35 feet in length, is suspended in the BYU Museum of Paleontology.

Collaboration is the goal of local nonprofits BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

Representatives from 20 various Surface Creek nonprofits, churches and other organizations gathered together May 1 to discuss the challenges they face and how to better collaborate. “There’s a lot of you working together on various projects and I wonder if there’s a way for us to work smarter, not harder,” said Kami Collins, economic development coordinator for the Town of Cedaredge. “A healthy nonprofit system is really important for economic development.” The meeting came as a result of hearing how nonprofits feel they’re struggling, commonly with funding and volunteers. Deborah Shaffer, executive director for the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center, addressed the belief that since the art center opened, other nonprofits are feeling a strain. “We want to be a key community resource,” she said

referring to how they’re trying to be an aid not a hindrance. One way to improve the challenges might be with collaboration. For example, Collins pointed out that, “If we’re all trying to raise money for scholarships or feed the hungry then what ways can we collaborate?” She also suggested coordinating for events, such as placing a fundraiser supper before a movie night event at another organization. A universal calendar and email list were two ideas suggested. A universal calendar would help reduce conflicts and competition for events that occur at the same time. Community calendars exist, such as with the chamber and town, but one person pointed out that there needs to be more emphasis on nonprofits submitting their events. However others identified that the conflict tends to arise in the planning process. Collins also suggested they use collaboration to better meet the needs of the com-

A rite of passage for 2019 grads

Young women graduating from Cedaredge High School in 2019 were guests of the Cedaredge Women’s Literary Club last week for a tradition dating back to 1951. The young women invited eagerly participated in the festivities of sandwiches, tea and books. Each year dozens of books are available as gifts. Only a few remained once the ladies excitedly chose a few for their summer reading.

munity, such as offering bingo after the community meals as a way to unite the two events while expanding attendees. A large portion of the meeting focused on getting to know the various nonprofits. Each one shared a success they’ve seen in the last year. Collins asked the group to consider, “How could the organizations have collaborated to make the nonprofit success more beneficial to the community?”

Several successes focused on ways they served the community. For example, Surface Creek Community Services emphasized being able to feed over 200 families a month. Others featured organizational development such as the Surface Creek Animal Shelter’s new building or the Cedar Mesa Community Club seeing an increase in contributions for their scholarship fundraiser dinner.

A main challenge echoed with most of the organizations was lack of volunteers. While many nonprofits want to do more, they struggle with having enough people to make the event a success. Since they had more to discuss, the group will continue the conversation with another meeting on June 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Stotle Shed in Pioneer Town, 388 S. Grand Mesa Drive.

Orchard City building code review focuses on energy BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

To start the Orchard City work session May 1 the trustees viewed a presentation by Dan Reardon with Colorado Code Consulting on the 2018 building code proposal. He emphasized being familiar with the code to ensure

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the trustees understand and agree with what the town decides to adopt. Reasons he gave to adopt the codes included FEMA mandates, materials and methods having changed, the codes incorporate new ideas, and that HVAC and hydronic designs are more sophisticated resulting in efficiency and longer life of appliances. Most of his discussion focused on the energy portions of the code, since those are leading to the most hesitation for adoption. “You can stair step your way into this if you so choose,” he said. Trustee Mel Cook raised an important question during this discussion regarding growth, which Reardon said is a legitimate concern. “Adopting these codes in a rural community like this, have you seen the growth of the community slow down because these codes are too extensive for the contractors?” Cook asked. He said homes get too expensive to build. Reardon explained that when looking at up front costs, the energy codes can seem more expensive but over several years of home ownership, costs will actually be cheaper. By designing for the entire structure, homes end up safer and more efficient. In the end, if the town chooses to not adopt the 2018 codes then later on trustees will have to sort through more stringent codes, since new regulations stipulate adoption of one of the two most recent codes when a town upgrades.

Next trustees reviewed the three Kaiser waterline bids. The town will buy the materials budgeted at $28,000 and ask the contractor to install it. The bid they decided to go with came in a little low which concerned some trustees but they also saw this as an opportunity to maybe fit in another waterline project this year. Regarding the irrigation project that’s being finished, the contractor requested changing the crossings from the planned asphalt to concrete. Concrete can be put in now, whereas asphalt would be delayed till July. Costs will remain the same. Concluding the meeting the trustees reviewed a request from Delta Housing Authority for a letter of support. Each year the Town sets aside money so that if there’s a citizen who comes to the program asking for help then the Town can provide aid. One concern trustee Jan Cook had was that citizens might not know the assistance is available.

Spring food drive scheduled Surface Creek Community Services food pantry will be conducting its spring food drive at the Cedaredge Foodtown on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Visit the StoryWalk® The May StoryWalk® book on the Surface Creek Trail is “Good Trick Walking Stick” by Sheri M. Bestor. Walking sticks are among the world’s most fascinating insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a walking stick’s life-cycle will captivate budding entomologists. Find out how the story goes on the Surface Creek Trail! Then, visit the Cedaredge Library for a craft related to the story. Call the library at 399-7674 for more information.

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Business on the move

On May 1, Pat Sloss, owner of Got Style Now, celebrated her grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Cedaredge Chamber of Commerce. Eight months ago Sloss moved her home and business to Cedaredge. She designs, manufacturers, markets, and sells high-end leather accessories. Products include multitool and knife sheaths, gun holsters, RFID Blocking and inlay wallets, passport and notebook covers. She serves primarily police, ﬁremen, EMTs, construction workers, ranchers, campers, and gun owners. Some of her art is featured on the leather goods. Her work is sold online at gotstylenow.com, Amazon handmade, Etsy gotstylenow and patsloss.com. She does not make repairs, belts, or tack.

Schlappe turns over reins of 244th Engineer Battalion

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In a ceremony at Buckley Air Force Base on April 14, Lieutenant Colonel Brian Williams took command of the 244th Engineer Battalion from outgoing commander, Lieutenant Colonel André Schlappe. The 244th is an Army Reserve battalion headquartered in Denver, consisting of over 850 soldiers in 10 units across Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico. During his two-year tenure as battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Schlappe oversaw the rebuilding of a company returning from Afghanistan, deployed companies to Romania for troop construction and military law enforcement, deployed a company to Belize for a Beyond the Horizons nation building project, deployed companies to the National Training Center and Joint Readiness Training Center for annual training, con-

ducted a joint construction mission with Navy Seabees on the Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico, and led over 1,100 soldiers and 23 units at the 2018 Combat Support Training Exercise in Fort McCoy, Wis. The battalion has a distinguished lineage of decorated service in World War II, Iraq and Kuwait. Its capabilities include

combat engineering, military construction, route clearance and firefighting. As a civilian, André is employed as a principal civil engineer with Martin/Martin in Lakewood. He is a 1991 graduate of Delta High School, married to the former Sandy Harmon from Mechanicsville, Va., and is the son of Russel and Ritta Schlappe of Austin.

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