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2019 DHS grads urged to ‘dream big’ BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Umbrellas dotted Panther Stadium as commencement ceremonies opened Monday evening, but a light rain shower didn’t dampen the festive occasion. This was the moment the 2019 graduates

— and their parents — had been working toward for the past 12 years. So while the skies were gray, the mood was bright and sunny. After the presentation of colors and the national anthem, salutatorian Claire Corbasson addressed the

gathering. She shared a story of a petit prince who learned to take time to enjoy the little things, take comfort in the stars and thank the ones who love you. The message from valedictorian Caleb Frazier was just as polished as you’d expect from a seasoned member of the high school speech and debate team. Promising a speech with “multiple messages and no thesis statement,” he wove together quotes from Tonya Harding and Frankenstein, from “Of Mice and Men” and “Call of the Wild.”

“People are always getting ready for tomorrow,” he quoted, “but the present moment is all we have and this is our moment.” Student body president Jenna Sutliff introduced the guest speaker, Sandi Spika Borchetta, a 1978 Delta High School graduate. “Don’t let a small town upbringing keep you from dreaming big,” she said. Since graduating from DHS, she has fashioned a successful career in the music industry and is currently senior vice president of creative for the Big

Machine Label Group based in Nashville, Tenn. “You don’t just fall into it, you have to work up to it,” she said. “So where did it start for me? I made my three sisters dance around the living room so we could put on a show for our parents. I told them what to wear and where to stand. I’m not a singer or actor but I found my niche helping others in the business.” She shared video clips from some of the performers she’s worked with — Lady Antebellum, Demi Lovato, Justin Bieber and DHS GRADUATION TO A5

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Grads waved their arms and swayed their bodies as Saveria Dipp, a special guest of Sandi Spika Borchetta, performed Monday night. Saveria was the 2019 winner of a TV competition, “The Launch,” which was the brainchild of Sandi’s husband Scott. Borchetta serves as creative consultant on the show.

Delta looks to repurpose city-owned properties BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The Delta City Council has been looking at underutilized city-owned properties with the intent of selling those parcels to spur private development. Staff has compiled information on the city’s municipal light and power plant, as well as nine parcels surrounding Devil’s Thumb Golf Course. In November 2018, city voters approved the sale of the ML&P plant for a price not less than $100,000. The city will soon issue an RFP in search of individuals who might be interested in that property for a variety of uses — restaurant, retail, mixed use, housing, industrial, research and development or tourism, to name a few examples. A stated goal is to preserve the historical character of the site in some fashion; generate sustainable new jobs; spark innovation and creativity; and power downtown revitalization. “We want to try and ensure that whoever buys it will provide some benefit to the community,” said Mayor Ron Austin. “We don’t want somebody to buy it and just sit on it. We want something that will create jobs

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and generate new revenue.” Prior to approval of the RFP at a special meeting May 14, the mayor cautioned against establishing so many restrictions, buyers would lose interest. “Ultimately council will have the ability to say yea or nay,” he said following the meeting. In the case of the golf course properties, more analysis is needed to see which parcels can be sold with council approval and which would require voter approval. In addition, there are deed restrictions on parcels donated by the Bureau of Land Management for recreational purposes. “We don’t have the ability to arbitrarily sell those,” he said. There’s general consensus that if some of the property around the golf course was developed, it could make the golf course more profitable. The proximity of the county airport makes the property even more desirable, the mayor believes. The golf course itself must remain a public entity, owned by the city or managed by the city, the mayor said, but he said he’s open to the possibility of an outside operator “to try and at least minimize our $400,000 annual shortfall.”

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Among the 131 graduates of Delta High School were a Boettcher Scholar and two Daniels Fund recipients. As the graduates were awarded their diplomas, DHS counselor Jessica Schneider shared whether they were headed to college, the military or the workforce.

Guilty plea in newborn’s death BY KATHARHYNN HEIDELBERG Montrose Press

Dylan Huston is to receive a 16-year prison term for fatally injuring his newborn daughter in 2014. Huston, who was in 2015 indicted in the death of Jenabelle Carrera Ross, on Friday pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and reckless child abuse causing serious bodily injury. Huston on Friday also pleaded guilty to seconddegree burglary for his role in the burglary of a Paonia home in 2014. The plea agreement in the burglary case calls for a 10-year prison term. According to the child abuse indictment, Huston’s two-week-old daughter sustained fractured ribs and a stomach tear. She’s said to have died of complications associated with the stomach laceration. Huston had been alone with the baby on Feb. 2, 2014. When the mother returned home, she “could hear popping sounds” coming from Jenabelle’s chest, the indictment says. The baby was taken to the hospital in Delta, where she was found to be in such bad shape that she couldn’t be

Memorial Day services planned Lee Marts Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3571 and its Auxiliary of Delta will be performing two memorial services in honor of deceased veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Post and Auxiliary members, assisted by members of the Harry A. White American Legion Post 65 and its Ladies Auxiliary, and the local squadron of Civil Air Patrol cadets will do a short memorial service at Mesa View Cemetery at 9:30 at the entrance by the flagpole. A second short memorial service will follow at Delta City Cemetery at 10 a.m. in front of the Veterans Memorial. All community members are invited to attend either or both services. For more information, contact Post Quartermaster Jim Baker at 314-0964 or Auxiliary President Mat Gallegos at 5896909.

flown to Denver for treatment. She was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction; there, doctors found a 3-centimeter tear in her stomach, an “abnormal injury,” the indictment stated. Jenabelle was placed on life support, but died Feb. 5, 2014. According to the indictment, Huston told police Jenabelle could’ve sustained pre-birth injuries when her mother was in a car crash, been swaddled too tight, or injured when she was intubated at the hospital. But doctors said intubation didn’t cause the stomach tear, that swaddling could not cause the injuries, and that the car crash hadn’t caused any notable pregnancy complications. Further, Jenabelle would not have survived two weeks after birth with a hole in her stomach, doctors said. The baby’s pediatric exam just days before her death showed a normal abdomen. In Delta District Court Friday, Huston answered “guilty” when asked how he was pleading to criminally negligent homicide, child abuse and burglary. When asked if he understood the plea agreements, Huston replied, “yeah.”

He will receive no presentence confinement credit against the 10 years to be imposed for burglary; the sentence is concurrent with the homicide sentence, for which he is to receive pre-sentence credit starting from Nov. 17, 2018. Sentencing was set for June 25. “This case is five and a half years old. It was time to get it resolved,” district attorney Dan Hotsenpiller said, deferring further comment until after sentencing, other than saying the child’s mother supported the plea agreement. Huston’s criminal history includes felony impersonation in Mesa County, theft from an at-risk adult in Delta County, and traffic offenses. In South Dakota, he pleaded guilty to drug distribution, according to public records. Federal court records also show Huston was indicted in 2015 on firearms offenses occurring in South Dakota in 2014. In 2016 he was sentenced to 27 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. This sentence was concurrent to the sentence in his South Dakota drug case, according to federal documents.

DCED, executive director part ways

Executive director Stacey Voigt has parted ways with Delta County Economic Development. In an email blast, board president Scott Thomassen assured DCED investors and partners that the DCED board of directors remains committed to doing everything it responsibly and reasonably can to better the economy for Delta County. “As we find ourselves in a transition, the board is looking at this as an opportunity to make some changes that we hope will make DCED a stronger more sustainable organization,” he said. With that in mind, a committee has been formed to seek thoughts and ideas from investors. The revisioning task forces consist of Thomassen, board vice president Lucinda Stanley, secretary/treasurer Amy Crick, Phil Schmidt, Kami Collins, Elyse Casselberry, Cally Gallegos, Ron Austin and LaDonna Gunn. DCED is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with public and private sectors to strengthen and diversify the local economy.

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The story behind the word ‘delta’ Dear Editor: Several generations of my family have lived in Delta and Delta County. While reading an old history book I recently discovered the origin of Delta’s name. Having studied Greek I already knew that delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. But here’s how it gained its broader meaning. Alexander the Great granted the Jews of Alexandria, Egypt, the same rights as its Greek inhabitants. At the time

of Philo they numbered at least one million and occupied two out of the five quarters of the city. Each quarter was called by one of the first five letters of the Greek alphabet. The wealthiest Jews lived in the quarter near the seashore where the Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea. This became known as the Nile Delta, and is still known by that name today. The term “delta” was then adopted for the union of other bodies of

KUDOS Taste of Spring supports Young Life Dear Editor: In April, the community came together for a fantastic fourth annual Taste of Spring event, the primary fundraiser for Delta County Young Life. The sponsors, vendors, donors and attendees raised vital funds to help us fulfill our mission of helping kids learn who Christ is, and grow in their faith. We would like to thank the vendors: Needle Rock Brewing, Davetos, Qdoba, Conner Orchards, Palisade Brewing Company, Talbott’s Cider Company, Stoney Mesa Winery, Grimm Brothers Brewing and Jack Rabbit Hill; event sponsors: Alpine Bank, First Colorado National Bank, Delta County Independent, High Country Shopper, Jack FM, Delta Cabinet Company, White Tie Entertainment, Hamm Design, Mortgage Solutions, Double J Disposal, PQ Plumbing & Heating, Dayspring Farm and Draftech; and the live and silent auction donors: Tonnie Bules - Mary Kay, 4th & Main Exchange, Connie Loy - Thirty-One Gifts, Reve Portraits, Weehawken Creative Arts, Guild Mortgage, Dottie Whitlock, LMT, Love Your Lashes, Delta ACE Hardware, Jessica Good - DeerCreek Village Realty, Starr’s Guitars, Orange Kat Gifts, Dragon Fire Creations, Blue Easel Gallery, Jennifer Carlson - Paparazzi, Dirty Water Soap Works, Laura Herron, LMT, Rocking W Cheese, Heirlooms for Hospice, B&T Auto, Sarah Chavez, Colorado Boy, Mouse’s Chocolates, Del Johnson, Ellen Wenger - Premier Designs, Marc Kanter - Pampered Chef, CrossFit Delta, Adjewelation Jewelry, Carlotta Pagone-Gibson, Dr. Sam Kevan, Kathy & Sheldon Ware Family, Jayna Rosentreter Photography, The Body Shop Therapeutic Massage & Spa, CB’s Tavern, The Sundance, Paradise Theater and Shears to You. Thank you to everyone who participated in Taste of Spring, and thank you for supporting youth in Delta and Cedaredge through your participation! Our fifth annual Taste of Spring will be April 18, 2020 — we hope you can join us for another amazing event! Delta County Young Life Committee

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water, such as that in Delta, Colo. So you have Alexander the Great to thank for your name. Steven Hagerman Grand Junction

Weed sprays should be safer

Dear Editor: Weed spraying is an issue every spring and summer. Everyone is obsessed with having a weed-free lawn. What they need to realize is, it is a toxin, which is toxic to animals, and causes cancer in humans. Chemical companies need to come up with a non-toxic solution to this. They have the expertise, and I’m sure could make a bundle on something like that. Denise Burton Cedaredge

Your response to these articles has been an inspiration and I truly appreciate it. Most comments involve your appreciation of staying informed and knowing that you have a voice in the decisions we make. In my previous column, I referenced acting upon visions and plans as opposed to just talking about them and the old “West Appliance” is a prime example of action. The City of Delta acquired that building and a plan was developed to turn the location into a revitalized space in our downtown. We reached out to the University of Colorado and their Architecture and Planning Dept. for concept and design assistance. A public meeting was held to gather your input and a very enthusiastic audience did exactly that. Your input was invaluable in the initial design process. The architecture and planning team took those ideas and developed four conceptual designs that were presented at a March meeting. Elements of each concept were eval-

uated, some eliminated and others incorporated in a final design which was presented at the April 16 council meeting. What an impressive transformation of a truly blighted space and in a relatively short time frame. During the design process, the Delta High School Advisory Youth Council was given the task of naming the proposed “space/park.” I am very pleased to announce that the Youth Council presented your city council with that name at the April 16 meeting, “West Legacy Park.” The name was overwhelmingly received and I want to thank all of the Advisory Youth Council students for their diligence and thoughtful approach to the task. The design process also involved engineering studies to ensure the remaining north and south side walls would be structurally secure. Demolition of the old structure and asbestos mitigation will make way for an exciting new space downtown with a projected completion by the end

of the year. In addition to a central gathering space, it will also provide a catalyst for our downtown revitalization. I presented a unique idea during the planning meetings to help with the funding of various components of the project. Much like major ball parks that sell the naming rights for stadiums, I proposed promotional advertising placards on elements within the park. What a great way to recognize corporate/business and individual contributions and I welcome your interest. There are no significant updates regarding the bypass and our Main Street revitalization, but we have had several meetings regarding the process and a meeting is scheduled with CDOT in mid-June. Trust me, nothing happens without meetings. The golf course and surrounding city-owned property has also moved to the meeting phase as opposed to the ignoring phase and that’s progress. Ron Austin Mayor - Delta

Delta police, sheriff’s blotter Daniel Joseph Winter, 40, From the Delta Police Department (edited for of Delta was arrested and jailed on two warrants with a length): total of $3,500 in bonds. A theft was reported at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. May 11: At 7:02 a.m., officers May 14: Officers responded to responded to a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immedi- a single vehicle accident ately (REDDI) Report. Bran- involving the barricade gate den Ripp Walters, 28, of Delta at the bottom of 9th Street was issued a ticket for alleged Hill. Kristal Kay Kaiser, 30, of careless driving and driving Delta was issued a ticket for while ability impaired (DWAI) alleged careless driving and failure to present evidence of – Alcohol. Officers responded to a insurance. No injuries were residence in the 100 block reported or observed. The of Palmer Street on a report vehicle was towed from the of a possible intruder. Aaron scene. Safety cones were set Scott Morris, 29, of Delta was up to create a more visible arrested and jailed for alleged barrier for the closure of the second degree burglary, sec- hill. A large, fixed blade, ond degree criminal tamperSchrade knife was turned in ing and criminal mischief. Linda Jo Howell, 68, of and placed in evidence for Delta was arrested and jailed the owner to claim. on a warrant with a $2,000 May 15: An officer responded to bond. An officer responded to Lincoln Elementary School on a residence on a report of a report of theft involving a an injured juvenile. Jacklyn juvenile. The allegedly stolen Amanda Stamper, 35, of Delta property was later returned was arrested and jailed for to the owner. Suspicious activity was alleged second degree assault reported at the Delta Library. and child abuse. Officers responded to the An adult male was issued a 1600 block of H Road on a trespass notice to not return report of a disturbance. Keen- to the library. Officers responded to a an Earl Bonine, 30, of Delta was issued a ticket for alleged residence in the 1600 block menacing and obstructing an of H-38 Road on several complaints for various violations. officer. Warnings were issued. May 13: Officers responded to the James Louis Huff, 57, of Delta was arrested and jailed 600 block of Howard Street on a warrant with a $2,500 for a two-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported bond. A theft was reported at or observed. No ticket was issued. Both vehicles were Delta Ace Hardware. A missing person report driven from the scene. � Code enforcement was filed. The adult male was located by family members in responded to Delta County Memorial Hospital on a report another city. Jessica Louise Sherrill, 33, of an animal bite. of Cedaredge was arrested May 16: Jake Kramer Davis, 31, of � jailed on a warrant with a and Delta was arrested and jailed $400 bond. on a warrant with a $4,000 bond. Officers responded to a residence in the 400 block DELTA COUNTY of W. 6th Street for a wanted person. Multiple people were contacted at the resiDELTA COUNTY INDEPENDENT dence. Jake Kramer Davis, (UPS 152-700) is published 31, of Delta was arrested weekly on Wednesdays at 401 and jailed for alleged resistMeeker St., Delta, CO 81416. ing arrest, obstruction and Second class postage paid at trespass. Sarah Nicole Davis, DELTA, CO. POSTMASTER: 30, of Delta was arrested and Send address changes to: DELjailed for alleged accessory TA COUNTY INDEPENDENT, PO to a crime and obstruction. BOX 809, DELTA, CO 81416 Jason Wayne Overholser, 50, 401 Meeker St. of Delta was arrested and Delta, CO 81416 jailed or alleged accessory to (970) 874-4421 a crime and obstruction. Alan News: Paul Harrison, 51, of Delta was arrested and jailed for editor@deltacountyindependent.com alleged accessory to a crime Advertising: and obstruction. ads@deltacountyindependent.com Cameron Lee Sanders,

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27, of Delta was arrested and jailed on three warrants with a total of $29,000 in bonds. A bicycle was reported stolen from a residence in the 1700 block of E. 5th Street. Officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of Riley Lane to assist with a person having a medical emergency. Code enforcement followed up on numerous notices of violation - keeping of junk throughout the city. The violations have been corrected. A theft was reported at a residence in the 800 block of Meeker. Officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of Palmer Street for a disturbance. Cade Joshua Kurtz, 21, of Delta was arrested and jailed for an alleged violation of a protection order. May 17: Code enforcement picked up a dog running at large in the 700 block of E. 7th Street. The adult female black and white terrier/cattle dog type dog was taken to TAILS for safekeeping. An officer responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Highway 50 to assist code enforcement with an animal problem. Felix Antonio Quintero, 59, of Delta was issued a ticket for alleged cruelty to animals. Officers responded to a two-vehicle accident at Maverik Gas Station. No injuries were reported or observed. No ticket was issued. Both vehicles were driven from the scene. An officer received information about suspicious drug activity. Officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of E. 4th Street on a report of a trespass. Lyle David Nitzel, 46, of Delta was issued a ticket for alleged second degree trespass. Western Convenience reported the theft of fuel. May 13: Officers responded to the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 92 on a report of a three-vehicle accident. No injuries were reported or observed. Galen Forrester Wood, 38, of Crawford was issued a ticket for alleged careless driving, failure to present evidence of insurance and displayed expired plates. The three vehicles were driven from the scene. Officers responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of Palmer Street. Lindsay Jacqueline Glovan, 36, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged unlawful possession of a Schedule 2 controlled substance. Lindsay Jacqueline Glovan, 36, of Delta was arrested and jailed on a warrant with a $500 bond. Kyler Samuel Lee Mason, 21, of Delta was issued a ticket for alleged shoplifting at City Market. Christopher Scott Taylor, 34, of Delta was issued a ticket for alleged shoplifting at City Market. From the Delta County Sheriff’s Office (partial list):

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May 14: The driver of a vehicle stopped by deputies in Paonia claimed to be afraid for his life. The information was passed on to the Paonia Police Department. A Hotchkiss area resident reported fraudulent activity on his debit card. Deputies conducted a welfare check on an elderly Hotchkiss resident. All was found to be okay. May 15: Deputies responded to Urgent Care to speak with a Hotchkiss area resident who

had sustained a dog bite. As a result of a traffic stop, Sabastian Soto, 19, of Delta was arrested on an active warrant. A 14-year-old Austin female was reported as a runaway when she failed to return home after school. An investigation was opened into a potential child abuse incident. Deputies responded to reports of shots being fired on Alkali Basin near Delta. The reporting party said a series of gunshots was accompanied by yelling, screaming and dogs barking. When deputies arrived on the scene they were unable to locate the source of the commotion. May 16: Shortly after midnight, deputies assisted the Cedaredge Police Department with an incident involving an apparent accidental selfinflicted gunshot wound to the abdomen. The female victim was transported to Delta County Memorial Hospital. Deputies were dispatched to Urgent Care in Delta, where they interviewed the female victim of an assault. Randall Robertson was arrested and jailed for assault in the third degree following an incident that allegedly occurred near the intersection of Highway 92 and Highway 65. The theft of a hot water heater was reported from an address on Payne Siding Road near Hotchkiss. Deputies responded to a disturbance on F Road near Delta. Investigation revealed no crime had been committed. Deputies responded to an address on Fairview Road, Austin, for a reported suicide attempt. May 17: Anthony Martinez of Paonia was taken into custody on suspicion of DUID, failure to stay in a single lane and child abuse after a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 92 and H50 Road. Deputies took a report of a juvenile problem involving two residents of Gateway Youth Services. At about 5:40 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at an address on D Road in Crawford. James Brasiel was arrested and charged with assault, domestic violence and other criminal charges. One female was treated and released from the scene with minor injuries. May 18: At about 10 a.m., sheriff’s deputies assisted the Colorado State Patrol with a twovehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 92 and Pleasure Park Road. May 19: Deputies responded to a cold traffic accident in the area of R Road and Ward Creek Road on Slaughter Grade, near Cedaredge. A large gray pickup was off the roadway, but the rear of the vehicle was still in the lane of travel, causing a hazardous situation. Deputies responded to an address on Iris Road where a male party had reportedly been threatening suicide. After responding to a disturbance on E Road, Delta, deputies arrested Christopher Rubalcaba for assault and an outstanding warrant out of Delta County. After deputies observed suspicious activity at 1502 S. Main Street, Delta, the sheriff’s K-9 unit was asked to assist. James Patrick Trujillo was arrested on outstanding warrants and Nicole Wickman of Montrose was charged with possession of an illegal substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

County planning commission will hear gravel pit application again BY ANNETTE BRAND Staff Writer

At its April 24 meeting, the Delta County Planning Commission attempted to hear a specific development application to the county for Best Rock, Sand & Gravel Pit 1, owned by Jared Graff Enterprises. The proposed project is expected to extend over a 50-year period. The county planning department is required to notify all property owners who may be affected by a project such as Best Rock, Sand & Gravel Pit 1, to give those property owners an opportunity to provide comment during the planning commission meeting at which the application is being considered. Comments may also be submitted in writing. Elyse Casselberry, county community and economic development director, explains that

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several adjacent property owners attended the April 24 meeting but had not received the notification required by the specific development regulations and therefore were not prepared to comment on the application. City of Delta has an intergovernmental agreement with Delta County which entitles City of Delta to comment on impacts to the City’s property by a given project. Casselberry says that the proper notifications and packets of information about the gravel pit project have now been provided to all affected property owners, along with notification of the second hearing on the application. Second Hearing The Planning Commission will hear again the application for Best Rock, Sand & Gravel Pit l, as well as comments from affected property owners and City of Delta, Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 p.m., in Room 234 of the Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street. The Specific Development Best Rock, Sand & Gravel Pit 1 is the seventh item on the agenda. It is important that interested community members understand the process for applications submitted under county specific development regulations. An application submitted under county specific development regulations is a two-step process.

Chief Luke Fedler and the Delta Police Department invite the community to the second quarter Coffee with the Chief on Thursday, May 30, from 7 to 9 a.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Conference Room B. An introduction to the K-9 program will be featured, including a meet-and-greet with K9 Raico and Officer William Hammon. Detective Clint Swope will have a drug awareness presentation, and the chief will discuss current criminal trends seen by Delta PD in our community. There will be time for a Q&A session and to visit with attending police department staff. Coffee and pastries will be provided by the Delta Police Department.

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Scott Myers, the Delta Volunteer Fire Department’s training captain, reviews a recent exercise with Delta volunteers.

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modate above, below and grade level scenarios through the use of a hydraulically operated second story. Movable walls on the first floor accommodate multiple set-up configurations. A kitchen mock-up and living room furniture props add authenticity to the exercise. A choice of entry points and varied scenarios provide opportunities for firefighters to train on fire attack, size-up, incident command, hoseline and nozzle control. It’s a training opportunity that doesn’t come along every day, and firefighters were thankful for the experience. In the past, older homes have been made available for fire training. “We don’t really get to do that much any more,” said Delta station manager Shannon Crespin. “We can’t burn those

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First, the applicant appears before the planning commission, which identifies all the issues that must be addressed and how the issues will be addressed. Having completed that step satisfactorily with the planning commission, the applicant appears before the Board of County Commissioners, which determines whether the applicant may proceed to the second step, entering into a development agreement with the county to carry out the project. If the commissioners decide that the agreement may be handled administratively, the applicant works with the planning staff to prepare the development agreement. If the county commissioners require planning commission approval, the applicant works with planning staff to prepare a development agreement on which the planning commission will hold a hearing, and approve or require additional amendments to meet approval. Whether the development agreement is approved by planning staff or the planning commission, the applicant then returns to the county commissioners for approval, amendment, of denial of the development agreement. After the development agreement has been approved by the county commissioners, the applicant may begin the project.

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Colorado writer, photographer and columnist Carolyn White will be signing both her books, “Bricks underneath a Hoop Skirt” and “Trucks are for Girls,” on Saturday, June 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble bookstore, located at 2451 Patterson Road in Grand Junction. White is best known for her whimsical stories and travel features in the Fence Post periodical (2005-2017). She has also

written for Colorado Central, Grand Valley (GV), Montrose Style, Gunnison Country, and Colorado Life. A lifelong camper, hiker, caver, and horseback rider, White grew up in southeastern Ohio, graduating from Ohio University with degrees in English and creative writing. She later attended wilderness survival school in Kamiah, Idaho, earning a license to guide, pack and cook for backcountry hunters, fishermen and trail riders. Over the next two decades she lived exclusively in high-mountain snow country, often without electricity, telephone or daily mail service. One of the places she worked on was so remote, it could only be accessed by horseback, team and wagon, or snowmobile. “Bricks underneath a Hoop Skirt” is about those adventures in primitive living. “Trucks are for Girls” revolves around the not-so-easy return to civilization. Both are humorous, educational, and down-to-earth. Since publication in 2018, White’s memories have earned five stars and continue to sell out. In addition to the Barnes & Noble event, autographed copies are available through the official website, www. unleashedpublishingco. com or through White’s Facebook page, Carolyn White book series.

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TAILS is holding a Happy Trails and Waggy Tails Dog Walk Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register at the shelter at 720 W. 4th Street in Delta. In addition to the dog walk, a barbecue, doggy/kitty kissing booth, silent auction, yard sale, vaccine table and grooming booth will be part of the doggy fun. The walk is $15; lunch only is $5. TAILS operates the animal shelter in Delta, which houses adoptable dogs. For more informa�� tion, call 874-1078.

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Mary Pfalzgraff and husband Guy found themselves in good company with Paul Harris Fellows from the Delta Rotary Club. Pictured left to right are Jim Brown, Sam Kevan, Joe Carlson, Brad Kolman, Jim Kendrick, Rob Turner, Bill Hellman, Kelly Scates and Bob Barnes.

Mary Pfalzgraff receives Paul Harris Fellow Award Rotary International’s Paul Harris Fellow Award was presented to a non-Rotarian who has served her community for 35-plus years. A member of the Delta Rotary Club made a contribution to The Rotary Foundation in honor of Mary Pfalzgraff, paving the way for her recognition at the Delta club’s May 15 meeting. “Today we are honoring a leader in our community who has always embraced Rotary’s motto of ‘service above self ’ throughout her busy and productive life,” said acting club president John Triebwasser. Pfalzgraff was surprised and humbled by the award, which included a medallion and a certificate of recognition. The award is named for Paul Harris, the Chicago attorney who formed the Rotary Club of Chicago so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful lifelong friendships, and give back to their communities. Triebwasser provided some biographical information on Mary. “Mary joined the Peace Corps shortly after graduating from college,” he said. “During the Peace Corps training in Hawaii, she met her future husband Guy. They have two adult daughters and four grandchildren.” She was the administrator of Colorow Care Center for over 20 years and she and her husband operated the Delta House until they sold it 20 years ago. While pursuing her professional career, Pfalzgraff was involved with various community activities such as providing social services before community health programs were implemented. She was part of a group that began home care nursing and provided support services to the terminally ill that was later incorporated into the HopeWest hospice program.

She has been involved in various food bank programs for the past 35 years, and is currently in charge of the Delta Food Pantry. She is a host at Abraham Connection and in the past served in various capacities with the Girl Scouts of America. “Mary’s energy seems to know no bounds,” Triebwasser said. “She always lights up the room when she’s present and everyone she meets is a friend. She loves being outdoors. She is a Master Gardener, an avid snow skier and enjoys riding her bike.” Other guests in attendance at the breakfast meeting included scholarship recipients Jason Jones, John Ames and Andrew Baier, and Delta Middle School students who are members of

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Acting president John Triebwasser and scholarship chairman Jim Wetzel (not pictured) recognized scholarship recipients Andrew Baier, John Ames and Jacob Jones at the May 15 Delta Rotary Club meeting. Baier, a Delta High School graduate, plans to major in chemical engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Ames is also a Delta High School graduate. He will study business at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Jones is a homeschool graduate from Hotchkiss who plans to study nursing at Grand Canyon University. With proceeds from their annual golf tournament, the Rotarians annually award scholarships to high school, Vision, homeschool and vocational students.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Olathe Class of 2019 praised for hard work, resiliency final prom. Between all of this dancing, we have faced a variety of twists and turns that have helped us become the people we are today,” said head girl, Karsen Henwood, during a welcoming speech given by her and Emmanuel Ledesma, head boy. Spirits were high despite the gray skies in Olathe during the Pirates’ 2019 graduation May 19. “Our graduates have worked hard and have sailed the course, at Olathe High School. We can all be very proud of them,” principal Scot Brown said. Many of the 2019 graduates have already begun their postsecondary education through concurrent enrollment classes offered through Colorado Mesa University and Western State Colorado University. They have veterinary assistant certificate, CNA certificates, emergency medical responder certificates, technology certifi-

$1,203,631,” Brown said. Bailey Harris then announced this year’s Dis“From the days when tinguished Alumni, Caryn we had dance battles durGibson. A 1982 Olathe ing our recess, to the days High School graduate, when Ms. Keller actually she is the Delta County taught us to dance, and school superintendent finally just last month with 33 years of experiwhen we got to put those ence in education. moves into action at our The guest speaker was Judith Hauger, an Olathe Middle School English teacher. Hauger spoke highly of the class of 2019, for its strength and resilience. “The diploma itself is not your education, it is what you have learned along the way. It’s what you choose to do with Photo by Kaylee Dunham what you know that Olathe Pirates remember moves your journey fortheir fellow student Luis ward.” Hauger continued, Olide on the graduation “Do not fear failure. When day. In 2015, Luis was you face adversity, which involved in a tragic acciyou will, remember that dent that took his life, it is through challenge during a school-sponthat we find strength. It sored skiing trip. Guest is through hardship that speaker Judith Hauger we find ourselves.” acknowledges the resilHauger explained ience of the graduating what it was like for her class after this hardship. as a graduating senior 38 years ago. How she was going to achieve all of her big dreams, but fell short, only to learn a valuable lesson about being resilient, trying again or trying something new, making new dreams and achieving those instead. She knows now that dreams that were not reached were not failures because she was able to adapt and because of that her life turned out betPhoto by Kaylee Dunham ter. She has found what Seventy students from Olathe High School received diplomas on Sunday, May makes her happy. 19. Many graduated with college credits and certiﬁcates in different training Hauger concluded by programs. saying, “This class is no

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cates, cosmetology certificates, auto diesel mechanical training and for the first time in Olathe’s history, three students are graduating with bilingual certification. After acknowledging parents, staff and the central office Brown recognized, in a class of 70 students, three salutatorians and six valedictorians. The salutatorians with a GPA over 4.1 were Madison Brown, Guadalupe Garciadelacrus and Leif Nelson. The valedictorians with GPAs of over 4.2 were Dawson Walraven, Myrisa Mitchell, Emmanuel Ledesma, Karsen Henwood, Cinthia Cortez and Soledad Almanza. “I’m extremely proud of each and every one of our graduates and their accomplishments, and speaking of their accomplishments, another great accomplishment by this senior class is this year’s scholarship money. They have gathered in

of Luis Olide. We now know we can face almost anything. We will forever miss him, but I thank him for the gift he has given me. I am more resilient because of our angel...”

stranger to resilience. Your eighth grade year was another difficult time for all of us yet, here we are, four years later, as stronger people. You are a better class because

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Age: 18 Parents: Michele and Christian Johnson

Favorite subject: English or choir Favorite teacher: Mr. Magtutu After graduation I plan to work until the fall when I start school at SUU where I will be studying elementary education. Favorite musician/song: “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Wommack Favorite TV show: Friends Activities: At school I’m involved in choir and National Honor Society. I volunteer at the homeless shelter and at Lincoln Elementary, where I tutor a 12-year-old girl in writing. In my spare time I like to write, sing and play my guitar.

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Age: 18 Parents: Tony and Jana Favorite subject: History Favorite teacher: Mr. Ames Most influential person in your life: My dad, because he pushes me to do the best that I can no matter what it is. After graduation I plan to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Favorite saying: “Practice doesn’t make perfect, practice makes permanent.” Favorite band: Maroon 5 Favorite TV show: The Neighborhood Activities: I am involved in sports (football, basketball and baseball). I also participate in many AP classes and I’m in National Honor Society. At church I participate in service opportunities ranging from pulling weeds in someone’s yard to singing to the elderly. In my spare time I like to play board games and sports with all of my family members.

A Salute to Excellence Julia Jackson Cedaredge High School Valedictorian

Garth Knutson Cedaredge High School Valedictorian

Max Moore Cedaredge High School Valedictorian

Emily Tullis Cedaredge High School Salutatorian

Abigail Williams Cedaredge High School Salutatorian

Caleb Frazier Delta High School Valedictorian

Claire Corbasson Delta High School Salutatorian

Carson Collins Hotchkiss High School Valedictorian

Kaiya Firor Hotchkiss High School Valedictorian

Katie Powers Hotchkiss High School Valedictorian

Ethan Bartlett Paonia High School Valedictorian

Jade Ellenberger Paonia High School Valedictorian

Poppy Lightfoot Paonia High School Salutatorian

Tara Lee Mautz Paonia High School Salutatorian

Alexandra Wrich Hotchkiss High School Salutatorian

Soledad Almanza Olathe High School Valedictorian

Cinthia Cortez Olathe High School Valedictorian

Karsen Henwood Olathe High School Valedictorian

Emmanuel Ledesma Olathe High School Valedictorian

Myrisa Mitchell Olathe High School Valedictorian

Dawson Walraven Olathe High School Valedictorian

Madison Brown Olathe High School Salutatorian

Guadalupe Garciadelacrus Olathe High School Salutatorian

Leif Nelson Olathe High School Salutatorian

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DHS graduation FROM PAGE A1 Sheryl Crowe, to name a few. “You really have to believe in yourself,” Sheryl Crowe shared with the graduates. “You need a clear vision of what you see yourself doing. Stick with it and every time you hear the word no or can’t, use that motivation to keep trying, to keep working.” Sandi opened her talk with a music video that featured the 2019 graduates of Delta High School. In her closing remarks, she urged the students to start dreaming. “Dream first, then determine what’s do-able,” she said.

“You’re already one in nothing to lose.” a million so you’ve got After a guest performance by Saveria, diplomas were presented by school board members Pete Blair, Ron Germann and Jill Jurca as registrar Cheri Reece read the class roll and counselor Jessica Schneider shared each graduate’s plans for the future. As dusk settled over the stadium, senior class president Blake Naranjo led his classmates in the Photo by Pat Sunderland time-honored tradition of This grad expressed turning their tassels from her thoughts on her the right to the left side cap: “How lucky I am of their mortarboards to have something that and the graduates filed makes saying goodbye out of the stadium with a mixture of emotions. so hard.”

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The following Garnet Mesa students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student. Above left are kindergarten and first grade Terrific Kids Carson Mayes, Thaliya Harless, Duke Walker, Cashtyn Blake and Sawyer Tatum; on the right are Brendon Rhode, Bailey Marin and Anthony Meza. Below left are second grade Terrific Kids for April 24: Carson Blake, Payton Gates, Sada Wright and Alyssa Lucero. The other photo of second graders includes Nichole Murrain, Jeziel Marin, Lea Farmer, Ryar Weams, Kenzie Perry, Keenan Garcia and Lily Abeyta.

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The Delta County Rock, Gem and Mineral Show will be held Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 531 N. Palmer Street in Delta. Featured items will include lighted mineral and specimen displays, gold panning, a fluorescent mineral display, bingo for children, and educational displays for children. There will also be door prizes, grab bags, a silent auction, and a wheel of rocks. Over 28

vendors will have gemstones, jewelry, mineral specimens, cabochons, slabs, fossils, and many other types of rocks for sale and on display. This event is free to the public, and children and adults of all ages are welcome. The Outdoor Heritage Day in Confluence Park is the gateway for summer fun and adventure. This event is also scheduled Saturday, June 1. A youth fishing derby runs from 8:30 to 10 a.m., hosted by the Gunnison Gorge Anglers. No fish-

VFW will serve pancake breakfast on Memorial Day Lee Marts Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3571 and its Auxiliary will be hosting their annual Memorial Day community pancake breakfast on Monday, May 27. For only $7 attendees will be treated to an “all you can eat” feast of pancakes, eggs to order, link sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee and juice. Members of the VFW post and auxiliary will be preparing and serving this great breakfast with the help of the Delta County Civil Air Patrol squadron from 7 until 11 a.m. at the First Baptist

Church of Delta, 1250 Pioneer Road. Everyone, veterans or non-veterans, is invited to stop by for great food and fellowship. All proceeds will be used for veterans support projects that the post and auxiliary provide. If you are a veteran or a family member of a veteran, be sure to check with one of our members to see if you are eligible for the VFW or its Ladies Auxiliary — remember that no one does more for veterans than the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

ing license is required as it is National Free Fishing Week, but don’t forget your fishing poles. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. over 45 exhibitors made up of outdoor groups, sports groups, governmental agencies and outdoor-related businesses, all dedicated partners with a passion for the

Fort Uncompahgre to host open house In conjunction with Outdoor Heritage Day, Fort Uncompahgre is hosting an open house highlighting the upcoming summer camps for kids ages 8-12. Eight sessions of the four-day summer camps are scheduled MondayThursday, June 10 to Aug. 2. Kids can sign up for one, two or all four. Each week campers will practice mountain biking, climbing, archery and standup paddleboards. They’ll participate in arts and crafts, nature, science, life at the fort, fishing and outdoor games. Weekly nature themes and field trips include: June 10 — Amazing Pollinators; North Fork of the Gunnison field trip. June 17 — River Ecol-

Traveling Vietnam wall crowns Salute to Armed Forces Festival A replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall is heading to Delta, an occasion that will be marked by a multi-day Salute to Armed Forces Festival in Confluence Park. An estimated 15,000 to 20,000 people are expected to visit the wall and participate in the festival June 6-9. “This event has grown a lot over the last couple of months but in a good way,” said event director Mat Gallegos. “I’m really excited to see how this thing plays out.” At the heart of the event is an 80 percent replica of the Vietnam Wall containing every name found on the permanent wall in Washington, D.C. The wall, the largest of four traveling walls in the U.S., is owned by American Veterans Traveling Tribute. It will be escorted into Delta Wednesday, June 5. When erected in Confluence Park, it will be 360 feet in length and 8 feet tall at the apex. The area will be lit at night, allowing the wall to be open to the public 24 hours a day through the closing ceremony at noon Sunday, June 9. There is no charge to visit the wall. An opening ceremony is planned at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6, to be followed by a D-Day 75th anniversary celebration, a flyover from a World War II torpedo bomber, a POW/MIA ceremony and a veterans/family welcome home barbecue. The barbecue is free but tickets are required. Veterans can visit the hospitality tent in Confluence Park to pick up their tickets. Events Friday include

a remembrance ceremony and golf tournament at Devil’s Thumb in Delta. The remembrance ceremony will be repeated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8. Live music and a veterans poker run round out the day Saturday. The Salute to Armed Forces Festival closes Sunday with a veterans pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. and a closing ceremony at noon. Volunteers are still needed to help pull off one of the most anticipated events to come to Delta. For more informa-

outdoors, will be providing hands-on experiences and safety demonstrations by local emergency responders. This event is free and is hosted by the City of Delta Parks & Recreation along with all the generous community sponsors and event exhibitors to make this a day to remember.

tion, call Donna Justin at 970-216-8316. To serve on the security detail, call Randy Forsythe, 970-6447811. Gallegos said people will be on the ground from 7 a.m. Wednesday morning until 5 p.m. Sunday. Gallegos said this event would not be possible without the support of area VFW and American Legion units, the City of Delta, Delta Elks Lodge and many other sponsors. Go to facebook.com/ Salute Armed Forces. for more information.

ogy; North Fork of the Gunnison field trip. June 24 — Something Fishy; fish activities at the Hotchkiss hatchery. July 1 — Wet and Wild; three days of crazy activities. July 8 — Up Close with Elk and Moose; field trip to Grand Mesa National Forest. July 15 — Camping/ Backpacking; two nights on the trail in the Big Blue Wilderness. July 22 — All About Birds; field trip to Black Canyon National Park. July 29 — Big Cats of Colorado; field trip to the forest. The gear hub will be open, and there will be an opportunity to try tomahawk throwing and primitive archery. The open house runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rockies Skill Challenge is free for kids The free Rockies Skill Challenge for boys and girls ages 6-13 will take place Wednesday, June 5. The running, batting and throwing competition begins at 9 a.m. Registration is at 8:30 at the Confluence Community Fields near Bill Heddles Recreation Center. A birth certificate is required at registration to advance to sectional competition. For more information, call Whitnee Lear at 874-0923.

Blue Sage hosts free concert Justin Russell Jr. and Nick Carozza of the Valley Symphony Orchestra and Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra will be performing an exciting program of duo music. Russell is an accomplished composer of neoclassical music that demonstrates his mastery of harmonic language and expression. He has previously composed and premiered multiple symphonic works including a recent masterpiece “Inner Spirit” for the Valley Youth Orchestra. Carozza is an oboist and pianist, who stud-

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from both, classical music, jazz music, and a world premiere of Russell’s piano invention and a top-secret premiere relating to the 49th season of the Valley Symphony. This concert is free and suitable for the entire family. It is scheduled Saturday, May 24, 7 p.m. at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia.

Guided tour of Eagle Rock shelter offered

Join the Ute Indian Museum and the Colorado Canyon Association for a trip into the past Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a guided tour through the museum and a hike through Gunnison Gorge to explore the Eagle Rock shelter. Eagle Rock shelter, on Bureau of Land Management land between Delta and Hotchkiss, is not well known to the public but

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BUSINESS

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Commissioners place public safety sales tax initiative on the ballot BY ANNETTE BRAND Staff Writer

The county commissioners passed a resolution supporting the public safety sales tax initiative at their May 7 meeting. Upon approval by the voters of Delta County in November, the initiative would increase Delta County sales tax by 1 percent, with tax dollars dedicated specifically to law enforcement services in Delta County.

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An extensive list of Delta High School scholarship recipients, published in the May 15 edition of the Delta County Independent, incorrectly listed Lauren Davey’s college of choice. She plans to attend the University of Denver.

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The sales tax question has also garnered support from the Delta City Council and Delta County Joint School District #50. Local law enforcement, the school district, and all six municipalities came together to formulate the split of the additional 1 percent sales tax. Delta County Sheriff ’s Office would receive 48 percent of the tax money, which includes the sheriff office’s continued service to Crawford and Orchard City. Delta Police Department would receive 31 percent of the revenue, and Cedaredge Police Department, Town of Hotchkiss Marshal’s Office and Paonia Police Department would each receive 7 percent from the additional tax money. The commissioners point out that local law enforcement services are essential to the citizens of Delta County, including all its municipalities. Calls for law enforcement service, case complexities, court requirements and jail popula-

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tions continue to increase exponentially. In presentations being made around the county by Delta County Sheriff Mark Taylor and Delta Police Chief Luke Fedler, they point out that illegal activity, which has increased during 2017, 2018 and continues in 2019, has required greatly increased law enforcement response. The cases in Delta County that make their way to the district attorney’s office have increased 50 percent during this time. Delta Police Department is handling more cases than Montrose Police Department is handling. Delta County Sheriff ’s Office is handling 398 felony cases compared to Montrose County’s 128 felony cases. The Delta County Commissioners point out that existing county and municipality budgets are not able to meet the increasing budgetary requirement for local law enforcement services.

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Nine entrepreneurs pitched their businesses to a panel of judges and members of the public on May 9. The inaugural business challenge was sponsored by ENGAGE, Region 10, Delta County and Delta County Economic Development.

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ENGAGE and its partners (Region 10, Delta County and Delta County Economic Development) just completed its inaugural business challenge, a 10-week project to support local business growth and development. This first-of-a-kind program for Delta County is focused on creating successful local independent small businesses. Businesses applied through

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Thibodo joins Region 10 team Trish Thibodo recently joined Region 10 as the new community development director. Her experiences in working with the State of Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and Delta County Economic Development (DCED) set the stage for the easy transition to Region 10 and will allow her to support and provide greater capacities in smaller communities. “I truly look forward to having a greater impact on these smaller communities of Region 10; it’s my mission to create more vibrancy, more sustainability in economies,” Thibodo said in a recent interview. With close to two months on the job, Thibodo has realized some quick wins

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and has set lofty goals for the remainder of 2019. Thibodo’s recent focus has been working with the west end of Montrose and Delta County teams which recently participated in the Strengthening Economies in the West CoalReliant Communities Challenge. Eleven teams from Colorado, Montana, New Mexico and Arizona participated with the outcome of developing strategies and action plans to further their diversification efforts. Thibodo is also working on a fiveyear regional economic development strategy for Region 10 with a focus on specific steps to take in order to create more vibrant communities, a stronger workforce, and reliable infrastructure.

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Get your team together for outhouse racing PRESS RELEASE Pioneer Days Committee

Crawford Pioneer Days is just around the corner and one of the highlight events is the outhouse races. For 2019, we are trying some new things with this race. We are slowing things down by adding some challenges during the race that should make it a lot safer and more fun for the participants and spectators. Join in the parade and then try your mettle in the Outhouse Race directly afterward. Both the parade and the race take place on Saturday, June 8. If you’ve always been interested in participating in the outhouse race, this would be the year to do it. The outhouse structure rules are pretty simple and are available online at CrawfordPioneerDays.com. What do you need besides

an outhouse? Four strong, fast people and one person brave enough to ride inside. So, gather four friends and come and join us for a fun and entertaining experience. The large cash prizes don’t hurt anything either. If you don’t have time or ability to build your own outhouse, we do have a few available that you can borrow. Make sure and be in contact with Michelle (303-507-1075) or Bret (303-885-6241) ahead of June 8 so they can assign an outhouse to your team. You can also find the pre-registration form online at the website above. If outhouse racing isn’t your thing, consider entering the parade. Go online for details, and for a schedule of all the fun in this year’s Crawford Pioneer Days.

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The evening sun shines on the Raggeds Saturday evening, May 19, following a spring storm that passed through and brought rain and snow to the North Fork area. More snow is expected in the higher elevations this week.

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The team from Sharons Kids running in last year’s Outhouse Race at Pioneer Days in Crawford.

Just over 100 years ago, and the nation was slowly recovering from World War I. To honor those who had given so much during the conflict and who needed care, a group of 20 war-weary American officers serving in France met to form what would become one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States: The American Legion. In honor of Memorial Day, this Sunday and Monday, the Crawford and Paonia American Legion posts will honor all

Advice to PHS grads: ‘Don’t forget where you come from’ BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

They did it! Monday evening, the 29 graduates of the Paonia High School Class of 2019 flipped their tassels, tossed their caps, and turned the page to the next chapter in their lives. Their class quote, by Andy Bernard of “The Office”: “I wish there was a way to

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Paonia High School technology teacher Mike Jensen was honored for his 39 years of service Monday evening during commencement exercises for the Class of 2019. Jensen will ofﬁcially retire June 1.

know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” Their flower, a red dahlia, and their class colors burgundy and dark gray. Their song, “I’ll Be There for You,” by The Rembrandts. Ninety-three percent of graduates plan to further their education. They’ll study law enforcement, the sciences, sports medicine, construction management, nursing, law, business, history, the arts, computer engineering, and the rehabilitation of sea turtles. Two graduates have chosen career paths through Technical College of the Rockies. In their address to their classmates, valedictorians Ethan Bartlett and Jade Ellenberger and salutatorians Taralee Mautz and Poppy Lightfoot paired off, took a step back, and remembered how it all began. “Remember the days of the Dessert Show, and how Soul (Connolly) always ended up in a dress?” said Mautz. “What about when the guys forgot the lyrics of a song, so Soul and Jesse (Burns) had to step forward and sing what they could remember?” These moments, she said, were really just life lessons in how to act when life doesn’t go as planned. Bartlett recalled the sixthgrade field trip to a museum.

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“At the time it felt like a coming of age,” he said. “We were able to function away from our parents. It was our first sense of adulthood.” They got their “first taste of independence” and learned about “representing our small town in a good way.” Through the letters of the alphabet, Lightfoot and Ellenberger traced 13 years of learning and growing and understanding life, attaching a life lesson to each of the 26 letters, from A — “Adulthood, to Z — “Zone into your dreams.” Students chose William Forrest, a beloved teacher and coach who is leaving PHS after five years, to give the commencement speech. Forrest, who received a standing ovation, addressed students as “equals and friends,” even confessing to writing his speech Sunday night after going for a run, “because you’re not the only ones that can procrastinate.” He offered a few pieces of advice: “Know that there is never a day when you wake up and the adult switch has flipped,” said Forrest. Something that would be helpful to know from the beginning he said, is that when it comes to being an adult, “everyone, and I mean PHS GRADUATION TO B2

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Members of Paonia High School Class of 2019 toss their caps toward the heavens during Monday evening’s commencement exercises.

American veterans. The Legion was chartered by Congress on March 15, 1919. Its purpose: “to promote the Four Pillars: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth.” Paonia also responded to the needs of veterans. On Aug. 16, 1920, the American Legion Wilson Post #97 received its charter on Aug. 16, 1920. Its 29 members were commanded by Capt. Dwight K. Foster. Because the Legion does not allow the naming of posts after living persons, Paonia chose to honor Private Ralph Wilson, a member of Army Company A, 110th Infantry. Wilson was the first Paonia native to die in World War I. In 1946, the charter was reissued and the name “Head” was added to honor Paonia native Frank B. Head, who

was serving on the Battleship Iowa when it sank in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. More than 100 years after its charter, nearly two million veterans belong to more than 12,000 posts throughout the country. Post 97 Adjutant Dave Hiney, a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1968-70, was almost 60 when he joined the Legion. He’s also a local chapter member of the American Legion Riders, which represents three Colorado legion districts. Riders raise money for charities, schools, veteran’s homes, wounded servicemen and scholarships. The American Legion is more than just a place to meet, explained Hiney. It’s also “a place to share common experiences and have someone to relate to,” said Hiney. AMERICAN LEGION TO B3

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Lindee Cantrell and Lonnie Trujillo are both long-time members of the Wilson Head American Legion Post 97 in Paonia. Both Paonia natives served in the U.S. Air Force. Cantrell will be installed as Post Commander in July. Trujillo, the former Post commander, was recently installed as Commander of District 11. Paonia and Crawford American Legion posts and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Black Canyon Post 9333 will hold Memorial Day services this Sunday and Monday.

North Fork Memorial Day weekend events Crawford The Crawford American Legion Lynch-Cotten Post 190 will Memorial Day ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 27, at Crawford Cemetery. Each year, according to Legionnaire Larry Kontour, the post honors veterans who have passed away in the last year. This year’s ceremony honors Korean War veterans Robert Reed and John Sommer. The ceremony will include the traditional firing squad and playing of Taps. Following services, the Fruitland Mesa Women’s Club will serve its Memorial Day roast beef dinner at Crawford Methodist Church featuring Homestead Beef and all the fixins’. Cost is $5 for children under 12, $10 for adults. Community members are asked to donate pies for dessert. Hotchkiss In honor of Memorial Day weekend, the Hotchkiss Vet-

erans of Foreign Wars Black Canyon Post 9333 Ladies Auxiliary will accept donations for its annual poppy distribution from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Hotchkiss City Market. The VFW Memorial Day service begins at 10 a.m. Monday, at Riverside Cemetery. Paonia The American Legion Wilson Head Post 97 in Paonia will hold Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday. The first of four services begins at 9 a.m. at Somerset Cemetery. A service at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia follows at 10 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., a wreath drop ceremony will be held on the Grand Avenue Bridge. The final service begins at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Cemetery. On Saturday, May 25, the Post 97 Women’s Auxiliary holds its annual Poppy Day at Don’s Market. All donations are gratefully accepted.

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PHS graduation FROM PAGE B1 everyone is faking it. Your parents, your grandparents, your great-grandparents just pretended to know what they were doing to make you feel better.” “Be prepared to change, and know that changing is good and natural,” he said, urging students to “be open to new and exciting challenges... and be open to paths that you’d never considered. Often times those unplanned paths become defining moments in your life.”

“Be prepared to make decisions for yourself... This can be a difficult lesson to learn,” he added. But “oftentimes, the right decision is the hardest decision to make.” “And finally,” said Forrest, “Don’t forget where you come from.” As he told the Class of 2016, while some will see high school “as some of the best and happiest moments, and others cannot wait to put Paonia in your rear-view mirror. As you move on to bigger and better things, it is important to look

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at how special your time has been.” As an outsider who was accepted by both school and community, he said, “I have a unique vision of what it means to be a part of Paonia... a special place that can only be experienced by those who have lived here.” “Thank you,” said Forrest, taking a brief pause. “I am not sure you can ever know what all of you mean to me, and how proud I am to send you to the next chapter.” Assistant principal Karla Head presented special awards, beginning with the 111th annual presentation of the Rockwell Cup. This year’s awards went to Harley Ewert and Jade

Ellenberger. The award is “the highest achievement that a high school senior can receive, as it is an honor bestowed upon him or her by their peers” based on character, leadership, scholastic ability and volunteer service to school and community, said Head. Poppy Lightfoot and David Lozano were awarded the P Blanket honoring the outstanding female and male athlete. Lightfoot was also awarded the fifth annual Denise Kossler Fine Arts Award for excellence in the arts. In his introduction, principal Randal Palmer looked back on what the Class of 2019 has accomplished. Among

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Paonia High School’s Outstanding Junior Girl and Outstanding Junior Boy were recognized at the senior scholarship awards ceremony May 13. The Outstanding Junior Girl, Katya Schwieterman (left), received her award from Beth Allen, representing the Paonia Eastern Star. The Outstanding Junior Boy, Rockley Neal, is presented his award by John Poulos, master of Paonia Masonic Lodge.

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Paonia High School Class of 2019 co-salutatorian Poppy Lightfoot, left, and co-valedictorian Jade Ellenberger presented their speech through a skit. Class co-valedictorian Ethan Bartlett and co-salutatorian Taralee Mautz reminisced about the years past, and took a look at the future. them, Jade Ellenberger was a Daniels Scholarship finalist, Ethan White a Daniels Scholarship finalist, and Calvin Reese a Hagan Scholarship finalist. In the last four years, the school has added Advanced Placement courses, and a grant from Amazon provided new technology. Knowledge Bowl qualified for state for the first time in years, and MATHCOUNTS also qualified for state. Athletes won five state sports titles, and the choir received all-state superior ratings. This year, PHS was recognized as a Top 500 school in the nation for academics by U.S. News & World Report. “That’s something to be proud of,” said Palmer. And while some graduates grew up in Paonia,

“others showed up during the ninth grade year, some just trickled in, and finally, some just came this year,” said Palmer. “No matter how you made it here, you will forever be a part of the Eagle family.”

Hotchkiss Elks to provide transportation For any veteran in the Hotchkiss, Crawford, and Paonia area unable to get to Delta to see the Vietnam Memorial Wall June 6-9, the Hotchkiss Elks Lodge 1807 will provide transportation. Call Joe Oglesby at 872-3113 and leave message. Please speak clearly when leaving your phone number.

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John Poulos, master of Paonia Masonic Lodge, presented Jade Ellenberger, the Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Scholarship. This is a four-year scholarship in the amount of $28,000. Jade will be attending Colorado State University, studying environmental science. Angela Reynolds was the recipient of a $1,000 vocational scholarship award from the Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund. Angela will be attending the Technical College of the Rockies. Taralee Mautz and Jesse Burns each received $750 Paonia Masonic Lodge Memorial Scholarships. Both plan to attend Colorado Mesa University.

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American Legion FROM PAGE B1 The American Legion is more than just a place to meet, explained Hiney. It’s also “a place to share common experiences and have someone to relate to,” said Hiney. “It’s all about charity and the Four Pillars.” The Legion’s members make that possible. The World War I members are long since gone, and they lost the last WWII veteran member a few years ago, said Hiney. In Paonia they’d like to have more younger veterans join the post. “I think the thing we struggle with is reaching these people,” said Hiney “We’re always look-

ing for new members,” said 11-year member and Post 97 historian, Lindee Cantrell. This July, Cantrell will be installed as Post Commander. She will be the second female commander in Post history. Cantrell, who served in the U.S. Air Force during the Persian Gulf War, relieves brother Lonnie Trujillo. A 14-year member of Post 97, Trujillo served 26 years in the Air Force. He was recently installed as Commander for District 11, which encompasses Paonia, Crawford, Cedaredge, Delta, Olathe, Montrose, Grand Junction and Telluride.

Scholarship honors Kathleen Wheeler Hotchkiss High School senior Carson Michele Collins, daughter of Amy and Brian Collins, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Kathleen Wheeler Memorial Scholarship. She is planning to attend Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction and pursue a major in English with an emphasis in pre-law. This scholarship is in memory of Kathleen Wheeler, a beloved and highly respected teacher at Hotchkiss High School for 21 years. She spent her lifetime serving the needs of people by developing their potential. One of her greatest desires was to see high school students continue their education. The Laureate Beta Mu

Carson Collins chapter selects the recipient of the two year, $1,000 award. This scholarship awards $1,000 over two years at $500 per year. In so doing, this scholarship continues to honor the memory and wishes of Kathleen Wheeler to help students further their education.

Scholarship honors Betty Wolverton Hotchkiss High School senior Jesus Macias, son of Flor and Jesus Macias, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Betty Wolverton Scholarship. He is planning to attend the Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction and pursue a degree in a pre-medical field. This scholarship is in memory of Betty Wolverton, a much-loved fourth grade teacher at Hotchkiss Elementary. Betty was renowned for her knowledge of and passion for Colorado history. Her enthusiasm was reflected in the many children who were fortunate enough to pass through her class. Her dedication to students continued throughout their high school and college careers.

Jesus Macias The Laureate Beta Mu chapter selects the recipient of the two year, $1,000 award. This scholarship awards $1,000 over two years at $500 per year. In so doing, this scholarship continues to honor the memory and wishes of Betty Wolverton to help students further their education.

Paonia natives, both chose to return to the North Fork area after serving, but not many veterans do return, they said. With few coal mining and other lucrative jobs available, they go where the work is. While membership, currently about 130 members, is healthy, few veterans of more recent wars live in the valley. Due to a loss of coal mining and availability of lucrative jobs, “A lot of locals who serve in the military don’t come back.” The Legion supports Hotchkiss and Paonia sports teams, distributes boxes of food monthly through its food bank, and each November distributes food boxes ahead of Thanksgiving. The Legion hall and commercial kitchen are also for rent, and every Thursday the public can play Bingo starting at 6:50 p.m. It takes members to do everything the Post does. Among their services, they hold an annual retirement ceremony for U.S. flags with faded colors, frayed edges, permanent stains or holes or tears that are beyond repair. Those who have a flag ready for retirement can drop it off at the Post after 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The Legion also supports local youth in numerous ways, including awarding numerous scholarships annually to graduating Hotchkiss and Paonia high school seniors. Their application includes writing an essay “about what it means for them, as students, to be an American,” said Cantrell. Post 97 also participates in the annual National Oratorical Scholarship Program and sponsor high school juniors to attend Boys State and Girls State, a summer leadership program where they participate in mock state legislature exercises. “The post doesn’t receive applications every year,” said Hiney. Not only is it a valuable experience, he said, “It looks good on a resume.” Those ineligible to join the Legion may be eligible to join the Sons of the American Legion, open to male descendents of veterans who served during World Wars I and II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf War and the War on Terrorism. The Auxiliary is open to female descendants of military veterans both living and deceased. American Legion Rid-

ers membership is open to active Legion members, Sons of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary members. Crawford Post 190 The Crawford American Legion Lynch-Cotten Post 190 was chartered by Congress in 1947. According to Larry Kontour, who served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam in an ammunition battalion, Billy Lynch was a U.S. Navy veteran who died while serving on the USS Saratoga, and Bruce Cotten was a U.S. Army Infantryman who died in the Battle of Luzon, fought Jan. 9-15, 1945. Like many American Legion posts, Post 190 has seen a decline in members, said Kontour. At one time they had 110 members, including World War I and World War II veterans. In 1996, said Kontour, the post had 40-45 members. “That’s dwindled down. Now we’re at about 30.” While they accepted five new members this year, all post-Vietnam War veterans, this year they lost Korean War veterans Robert Reed and John Sommer, both of whom will be honored this Sunday during the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Crawford Cemetery.

For those wondering why Crawford recognizes Memorial Day on Sunday, Kontour explains that in the early days of Post 190, a lot of marriages between the local communities meant that some had to choose which ceremony to attend. “Crawford agreed to have their ceremony on Sunday to allow everyone to attend ceremonies in other towns.” VFW Black Canyon Post 9333 The Veterans of Foreign Wars has provided services to veterans since 1899. In Hotchkiss, Black Canyon Post 9333 in Hotchkiss was established in 1947, according to Commander Michael Davis, who also serves as Commander of District 11. The Post meets the first Thursday of the month at the Hotchkiss-Crawford Museum. Meetings start at 7 p.m. The Post currently has about 26 members, most of them veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars. “We would like to see membership grow,” said Davis. But unlike generations before, “Kids seem to go into service, but they don’t come home anymore. They seem to be going where the jobs are.” VFW membership is open to U.S. citizens or

nationals serving in a branch of the Armed Forces in a war, campaign or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters, or who served and received an honorable or general discharge (www.vfw.org/ eligibility). Those interested in joining can contact Quartermaster Dennis Marty at 970-872-5939. Just getting a full complement for this Sunday’s Memorial Day ceremony was difficult, he said.

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On May 3 the Paonia Elementary School students pictured above were recognized for demonstrating SOAR behavior. From left to right the students in the back row are Blake Homedew and Kayla Lubin for order, achievement, and respect; Austin Littlejohn and Braxton Wist for achievement and respect; Chelsie Doolin for order, achievement and respect; Shiloh Hawkin for achievement; Clinton Roeber for achievement and respect; (front row) Quin Heinritz and Skyleigh Vierra for order, achievement and respect; Cameron Mastro for order and respect; Madilyn Peretti for order, achievement and respect; Daven Booth for respect. In March the students pictured below were recognized for demonstrating SOAR behavior. From left to right the students in the back row are Tanner Homedew for order, achievement and respect; Gunnar Lee for achievement and respect; Mady Forsberg for order, achievement and respect; Braden Laiminger for achievement; Allie Littlejohn for achievement; (front row) Leif Pierson for achievement and respect; Evelin Audelo Garcia for achievement and respect; Kaylynne Miller for order, achievement and respect; Zane Brewer for achievement and respect. Paonia Elementary School provides a SAFE and ORDERLY environment that promotes high ACHIEVEMENT and growth, individuality and RESPECT. Way to SOAR students!

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Seven Hotchkiss High School seniors will receive $1,000 scholarships from Peace Circle. Award recipients are (left to right) Jake Lange, Jesus Armando Maricas, Caitlyn Littleﬁeld, Carson Collins, Kaiya Firor, William Ela and Alexandra Wrich. Afﬁliated with Hotchkiss Community United Methodist Church, Peace Circle funds scholarships and local outreach through its Wearhouse Thrift Store, in Hotchkiss Memorial Hall.

Get fired up for Pioneer Days display Crawford Pioneer Days is just around the corner and fireworks will be lighting the night skies. Do you want to be one of the local families, ranches, groups or businesses to help fund the fireworks display? Join the fun and get your friends involved. See how many folks you can challenge to match your donation. Give at least $50 and be recognized on our sponsors banner that hangs along the highway Your NPR Memb er Station in front of Town Park. Please send donations 90.9 PAONIA189.1 MONTROSE188.7 LAKE CITY 188.9 RIDGWAY to Crawford Fire Dept. 98.3 CRAWFORD199.1 GRANDVALLEY 190.1 OURAY Auxiliary at PO Box 405, Crawford, CO 81415 or drop them off at First State Bank of Crawford. It’s an amazing display and you can help make it happen! For more information, call 970-986-9448.

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The North Fork Ambulance’s “911 Express” kiddie train has delighted children at parades and festivals throughout the North Fork Valley for years. The North Fork Ambulance is in need of volunteers for Pioneer Days in Crawford on June 8. Help is needed with pre-parade train assembly, assisting kids to board the train and keeping them safe, in the park rides and tear down at the end of the day. Volunteers are also needed for Cherry Days on July 4 and Delta County Fair parade in Hotchkiss on Aug. 10. If you’d like to help with this fun community project, please contact Bonnie at 970-808-1009.

Safesitter® classes offered in Hotchkiss The North Fork Ambulance Association has three Safesitter® classes scheduled this summer. Safesitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. This instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students learn safety and child care skills, first aid, CPR and rescue skills, life and business skills and more. All classes will be held at the headquarters building located at 110 E. Hotchkiss Avenue, Hotchkiss. Class dates are May 30, June 27 and July 25. Cost is $35 per student. Class size is limited. For more information or to register, please contact network@northfork ambulance.com.

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North Fork Montessori at Crawford sixth grade students on an ecology hike on Catalina Island, California, during their May ﬁeld trip. dents, it was their most extended exposure to a marine environment. Some of the students fundraised with the help of their parents to pay for the trip. The school also provided scholarships to assure that every sixth grader could share in the experience. They stayed in dorms for most of their stay on the island, but the accommodations for the first night were aboard the famous Queen Mary ocean liner, docked at Long Beach, Calif.

CIMI provides a learning environment with all the bells and whistles. Labs and field activities included learning about fish, sharks, invertebrates, marine mammals, plankton and algae. The kids snorkeled, kayaked by day and by night, had marine ecology and astronomy hikes and enjoyed evening campfires. They came back excited, sun-browned, with a whole new appreciation of marine science and the natural world.

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The sixth graders of the North Fork Montessori at Crawford experienced a once-in-a-lifetime educational trip from May 6-12. The class of 14 attended a five-day session at the Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. The institute is an outdoor science school, providing hands-on education through labs and field activities in marine science and island ecology. The institute specializes in presenting a dynamic outdoor educational experience for fourth through 12th grade students from public and private schools. The students stay on the island and participate in the STEMbased program. STEM is a curriculum which integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. The sixth graders were accompanied by the principal of the school, Bill Eyler, teachers, Esther Alsum, Jenny Chavez, and parents, Steve Hill and Sven Edstrom. This excursion closes out these students’ time at Montessori before they disperse to other Delta County schools (Montessori ends with the sixth grade). For some of the stu-

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Sixth grade students of North Fork Montessori @ Crawford traveled to the Catalina Island Marine Institute earlier this month for ﬁve days of marine exploration. One activity was a group snorkel trip to view the marine wildlife and habitat of Santa Catalina Island’s Toyon Bay.

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Paonia Junior/Senior High and Hotchkiss High School students have art on display for the summer at Paonia and Hotchkiss libraries. Jaime Roeber, art teacher at both schools, learned about the library district’s summer reading program theme, “A Universe of Stories,” and worked with library staff to plan each display. Students spent several weeks creating space-themed art using a wide variety of mediums. Roeber explained that her classroom is choice-based and students have the freedom to decide what kind of art they want to create. Her students are excited to have their art on display during the summer and Roeber hopes to do a similar project with the libraries again next year. This summer, three-dimensional spacecraft, colorful planets, hovering aliens, and lots of canvas and paint come together for a diverse show of art at each library. Paonia Library is displaying 57 pieces and Hotchkiss Library has 33. “The students did all the work to hang and arrange the art,” says Audry Haws, Paonia Library staff member. “The library has been transformed. It looks amazing! We would like to encourage everyone in the community to visit the library this summer and see the great work these students have accomplished.”

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Anna Bishop

Anna Marie (Kellogg - née Jarvis) Bishop died May 6, 2019. She was 92. No formal services will be held. She was born on Aug. 23, 1926, in Dunn, La., to Vester and Adeline (Waters) Jarvis. She enjoyed music, laughter, a good story and her faith. She is survived by three children, Tina Hart of Grand Junction, Michael (Jennie) Kellogg of Chandler, Ariz., and Sheryl (Randy) Kirksey of Golden Valley, Ariz.; grandchildren, Sean Hart of Grand Junction, Sara Hart of Denver, Connor and Jenna Kellogg of Chandler, Ariz., Phoenix Bishop of Grand Junction, and Ray Kirksey of Arizona; great-grandsons, Damion and Liam Kirksey of Grand Junction, and Zachary Kirksey of Missouri; brother, Robert (Rhonda) Jarvis of Tennessee; Elizabeth (Howard) Alderdice of Delta, Carolyn (Auby) Myers of Delta, Barbara (Frank) Dorrington of Cedar Mesa, Minnie Jones of Terrebonne, Ore., Jewel Brown of Arkansas; and extended family. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

Roy Selby

Delta native Lewis Leroy “Roy” Selby died Friday, May 17, 2019, at St. Mary’s ICU from pneumonia. He was 78. He was born April 2, 1941, to Lewis and Hazel (Ready) Selby in Delta. He attended Delta schools, graduating in 1959. He joined the Air Force in 1960, serving in the military police. He spent time in Morocco. Mr. Selby married Mary Rumsey on Feb. 14,

1965, in Delta. They had a daughter. The marriage ended in divorce. On Oct. 7, 1972, he married Dorothy “Dee” (Gillett) O’Toole in Delta. They had a son. His wife died on May 9, 2000. Mr. Selby married Virginia “Ginni” Kulm of Paonia on April 2, 2005, at the Mountain View Bible Church in Lazear. They lived in Delta. Mr. Selby worked numerous jobs over his lifetime. He became a certified orthopedic shoe technician after injuring his right foot. He also did upholstery work and worked on antique cars. He served as a guard/ counselor at the Honor Camp, now known as Delta Correctional Center. He engineered a boat loading tool and held a patent for an oxygen delivery system. He also worked on RVs and campers at Jim’s Outback for years. With his wife he designed the First Christian Church building in Paonia. Mr. Selby enjoyed working in his shop with his son and grandson, hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of Garnet Mesa Baptist Church. Mr. Selby is survived by his wife, Ginni Selby; children, Clint of Delta, and Kari Long of Montrose; step-children, Tom Kulm of Palisade, Melissa Kincheloe of Wadesville, Ind., Lori George and Cathy O’Toole; grandson, Robert Selby; several step-grandchildren; sister, Catherine Tegeler of Delta; and extended family. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Converse; brother, Charles Selby; and niece Joann Matthews. Visitation and viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 24, at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Funeral services will be held at Garnet Mesa Baptist Church on May 25 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Gerald Hilterbrand officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

Ronald Beers

Conifer resident Ronald Paul “Ronnie” Beers died at home Monday, May 6, 2019. He was 66. Funeral services have taken place. He was born to Joan (Perrault) and Ronald Beers on Jan. 6, 1953, in Malden, Mass. He spent his childhood in Massachusetts and New Jersey, eventually making his

way to Texas for 20 years. He then moved to Denver for many years and then to Conifer, where he lived until his death. Mr. Beers received his bachelor’s degree from Colorado University. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed working on and riding motorcycles, camping, fishing and writing. He built himself a side car and wrote several articles for magazines. He is survived by his parents, Joan and Ronald Beers of Paonia; brother, Rick (Carol) Beers of Paonia; sister Karen (Ronald) Coble of Eckert; and extended family. Contributions may be made to Christian Missions in Many Lands, PO Box 13, Springlake, NJ 07762-0013. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

Cletus Bissell

Cletus Bissell died May 15, 2019, in Aurora as a result of injuries incurred in a car accident in Meeker. He was 73. He was born June 12, 1945, in Edgewood, Iowa. Mr. Bissell was an entrepreneur, combining his personal interests with his work. He flipped homes in his 20s and raised birds and livestock in Colorado into his 70s. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; children, Kim (Cook) of Iowa, Chris (Kristi) Dye of Oregon, Stacy (Stuart) Grauberger of Eckert, Kody Reader, Kasey Bissell, and Jade (Taylor) Bissell of Delta; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Jane Glawe; and brother, Chris Bissell of Iowa. Mr. Bissell was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Margret Bissell; brother, Curtis Bissell; and daughter, Shawn. Services will be held Saturday, June 1, at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 280 Jay Ave., Cedaredge. Reception to follow at Orchard City Town Hall, 9661 2100 Rd., Orchard City.

Velda J. Pulliam May 6, 1939 ~ May 14, 2019 Velda J. Pulliam went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2019. Velda was born May 6, 1939, to Otha O. (Slim) and Clara Ellen (Goff) Talkington. Velda had two brothers, Raymond Lee Talkington, who was her senior, and Ronald D. Talkington, who died at birth on Feb. 3, 1941. Velda was raised in the Hamilton, Colo., area. In 1956, Velda turned 17 years old and graduated from Craig High School on May 6. Velda graduated in the same class as her older brother by completing 7th and 8th grade in one year. Velda married her soulmate, and the love of her life, Dale E. Pulliam on June 12, 1956. Velda and Dale started their life together in their first home, the Muddy Pass Highway Camp. In 1957 Dale was drafted into the Army. Velda stayed with her parents during this time. When Dale was discharged from the Army, Velda and Dale moved back into the Muddy Pass Highway

Camp and welcomed three sons into their family. In 1963 Velda, Dale, and boys moved to the Kremmling, Colo., area where they resided until 2014. Velda and Dale made their final move to Austin, Colo., where they enjoyed the last days of their lives together. June 12, 2019 Velda and Dale would have celebrated 63 years of marriage. Velda loved to write and was a talented poet. There is not an event or gathering that passed without a beautiful and touching poem from Velda. With a twinkle in her eye and a smile upon her face, Velda would share with those she

loved her heart in the form of a poem. Velda loved to sing hymns and has rocked many a child to sleep with her sweet song. Velda was well known for her gentle love, kind heart, and deep devotion to her Heavenly Father. Velda was dedicated to her family, her husband, her poetry, her life, and, most of all, her Lord. Velda is survived by her husband, Dale E. Pulliam; three sons, Allen D. Pulliam (Denise), Larry L. Pulliam (Winona), Jeffrey M. Pulliam (Telina); six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren, three of which are in the hangar. Velda was preceded in death by her father, mother, and two brothers. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. at Surface Creek Community Church, 21987 Austin Rd., Austin CO 81410. In lieu of flowers please give donations to Surface Creek Community Church, PO Box 44, Austin, CO 81410. Paid obituary

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Mary Shultz

Mary Louella Shultz was born in Liberal, Kan., on Sept. 27, 1926, to Maye Still Reid and Homer Reid. She is survived by her sister Barbara Reid Tritschler of Grand Junction; her brother Joseph Schadler of Dexter, Ore.; and her two daughters, Karen Fogg of Paonia, and Diana Fogg Berry of Truth or Consequences, N.M. After attending Western State College in Gunnison, she married David R. Fogg in 1945. Her second marriage was to Clyde F. Shultz in 1952. They enjoyed rock hunting and fishing. Mrs. Shultz’s path to the future was influenced by her experience of the Great Depression as a child. Her choice of a business career combined with a strong work ethic enabled her to achieve her lifetime goal long before she died on May 8, 2019, at HopeWest Care Center, Grand Junction. At her request, no formal services will be held. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

Reiko Meagher

Delta resident Reiko Meagher died May 18, 2019, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 93. She was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Vancouver, Canada, to Shinichi and Kiyo Tsujimura. She spent her childhood in Vancouver and Japan. She received her education in Japan. She married Robert Meagher in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 15, 1951. She lived in Cedaredge for 24 years and in Delta the last year. Her husband’s Air Force career took the family to various places overseas and the U.S. They retired in Albuquerque, N.M., before moving to Colorado in 1994. Mrs. Meagher enjoyed cross-country skiing, riding her bicycle and swimming. She is survived by her son, Wayne (Sherry) Meagher of Tijeras, N.M.; daughter, Charmayne Heiden of Delta; sister, Tsuneko Suenaga of Dundas, Ontario, Canada; and four grandchildren, Katie, Wesley, Richard and Edward. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Meagher; brother, Koichi; three sisters, Eiko, Tamako and Ryuko; and a son-in-law, Donald. Taylor Funeral Service

Rose Madaris

Rose M. Madaris died May 20, 2019, at her home in Fruita. She was 85. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Taylor Funeral Chapel in Delta. Interment will follow at Mesa View Cemetery. Rose M. Starkovich was born Feb. 14, 1934, to Joseph and Francis

(DeGraffenried) Starkovich in Hotchkiss. She spent her childhood and attended school in Hotchkiss, graduating from Hotchkiss High School in 1953. She married William Madaris. She enjoyed reading, flowers, cooking, camping and the outdoors. She is survived by her four children, Lee Madaris of Fruita, Joe (Beth) Madaris of Grand Junction, Rose (Bruce) Dial of Palisade and Edward (Kellyn) Madaris of Grand Junction; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; a brother, Eldon Starkovich; and three sisters, Eva McCarty, Josephine Ferriby and Charlotte Pratt. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

Summer music series opens at Paonia Library The summer music series at Paonia Library opens Tuesday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. with “North Forkestra,” a local community chamber orchestra that plays an eclectic mix of styles and genres, from 17th century baroque and tangos to rock and roll. Then, “The Cowboy Corral,” a group of ordinary folks from up and down the Roaring Fork Valley, will take the stage. The “Cowboy Corral” has an extraordinary love for keeping the cowboy era alive through music and sto-

ries. Besides singing in four-part harmony, the group is known for yodeling, sharing cowboy humor, and including some fascinating but little-known history about cowboy songs. The songs paint a picture of the cowboy lifestyle as the west transformed from wide-open range land to homesteads to a modern lifestyle. Picnic and take out dinners are welcome. The show will move indoors if necessary, so plan to attend rain or shine!

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Firor showcases her talent in 2A track BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

When Kaiya Firor made the decision her sophomore year to run track at Hotchkiss High School, she went all in, setting her sights on winning the 400-meter dash. On Saturday, Firor topped that goal at the Colorado State Track and Field Meet at Jefferson County Stadium, winning the Class 2A 100-meter high hurdles, 300m hurdles and 400m dash. Her gold-medal performances started in Friday’s 800m sprint medley relay. Firor, Adair Ela, Elsie Vasquez, Shay Glaser won gold with a time of 1:50.81. The state win was a first for Ela and for Glaser, and for Vasquez, who ran on the silvermedal medley team with Firor in 2018. The team was ranked first in state, “But we were still nervous,” said Ela, a sophomore and youngest team member. Glaser was in second place at the final handoff to Firor, who overtook Yuma in the first 100 meters for the win. Glaser, who ran on the bronze-medal medley team with Firor in 2017, played tennis last season. This year she competed in both sports and was happy she did. “I didn’t run last year and I regretted it,” she said. The Hotchkiss girls scored 43 points to place

fifth in state. In Saturdays finals, Firor was seeded second after preliminaries in both the 100m high and 300m hurdles. She won her first individual gold in the 100m hurdles, edging out Denver Christian senior Monika Williams by four-100ths of a second. “I hit a couple of hurdles, so I wasn’t my best,” said Firor. She was just warming up. In her next race, Firor won her third consecutive state title in the 400meter dash. Her time of 55.76 seconds reset both the 2013 2A state meet record by two-100ths of a second, and her own school record. In her final race, Firor won the 300m hurdles in 44.06, also her third gold in the event, resetting the 2000 state meet record of 44.44. Firor ends her career with eight gold medals, a silver and a bronze. This spring she signed to run track at Western State Colorado University in Gunnison. She also reset school records in the 100m and 200m dash and 300m hurdles along the way. After breaking the 400m record at the 2A/1A WSL League meet Firor said that all the work she’s done has gone toward winning the 400m at state. “I came into high school with a goal to break that record,” said

Firor. The others, she said, “just kind of happened.” Both the school and state 400m record were set in 2013 by Hotchkiss alumna Jennifer Celis (now Martinez), who also holds the state 2A record in the 800m and 1600m. Martinez is in her senior year running Division I track and cross country for Oklahoma State University. “Out of all the people in 2A, it’s amazing that it was another girl from Hotchkiss,” said Martinez via Facebook. “If anyone were to break (the record), I’m happy it was her.” Martinez said she knew Firor would be “a very good runner, but she has developed into an incredible runner because 55.7 is so fast. I’m excited to see how well she does at Western.” Martinez also credits coaches Kelly Cowan and Curtis Hintz. “Their commitment to tailoring workouts and their understanding of mentally preparing athletes is what makes them so great,” she said. Firor also plays soccer and started competing in high school track her sophomore year. While her season has “mostly been a blur,” what stands out in her high school career is “Mostly the fact that I’ve been able to make improvements on my times throughout high school.”

Delta wins Region 4; moves on in Class 3A BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta High School’s run for a state 3A baseball title began last weekend with a pair of wins in Region 4 play. As the state 3A’s No. 5 RPI ranked, the Panthers hosted No. 31 Cortez (10-10), No. 10 La Junta (16-7) and No. 21 Kent Denver (10-12). The Panthers came into the weekend with a 19-4 record. Delta played Cortez in game one on Saturday morning and eventually pulled away in the late innings for a 9-4 decision and earn a berth in the title game. La Junta and Kent Denver played game two with the final title berth up for grabs. Kent Denver used a seven-hit attack to carve out an 8-1 decision to take the final berth. In the title game, Delta started slow and built momentum to win the Region 4 title, 10-0, to earn a trip to the 3A State Baseball Championships beginning in Greeley on Friday, May 24. Delta 9, Cortez 4

The Panthers were stunned in the first inning by a three-run rally featuring three hits a pair of Delta errors. Cortez’s Cordell Baer started the scoring process with a single to right field. Travis Beeson slapped a single to center field and Carson Yoder drew a walk. Ryan Medina reached base on an error allowing Baer to score and Korie Likes’ single brought in Beeson’s pinch runner, Quade Oliver and Yoder. Delta countered with two runs of its own in the bottom of the first after a walk to Trevor Myers and a single by Gauge Lockhart with Kolby Keller’s single scoring Lockhart. The second inning offered Delta an opportunity to score two more runs. Workman started the inning with a walk with a wild pitch advancing him to second. A balk put Workman on third where Eli Farmer’s sacrifice fly to right field scored Workman. Myers was walked after the second out was made and a

Lockhart double moved him to third. A wild pitch gave Delta its fourth run, and a Panther 4-3 lead. Cortez’s biggest threat of the game came in the third inning with three consecutive singles loaded the bases. The threat was neutralized by a Lockhart double play. A deep fly to Workman, at shortstop, ended Cortez’s half of the third inning with Delta holding a 4-3 lead. Cayden Stell was walked in the bottom of the third and worked his way around the bases to score one more run for a 5-3 Panthers’ lead. Cortez added its final run in the fourth inning with the Panthers scoring one run in the fifth and three more in the sixth to pull off a 9-4 win. Keller’s two-RBI game led the way for Delta. Lockhart scored two runs for Delta with teammates Bynum, Farmer and Stell contributing an RBI each in the win. Cortez’s Ryan Medina had two hits and two DELTA TO B7

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Before her competitors cross the ﬁnish line Hotchkiss senior Kaiya Firor smiles at winning her third state 400-meter dash championship Saturday at the state track and ﬁeld championships in Lakewood. Firor also won gold in the 100m high and 300m hurdles and anchored the sprint medley team for another gold medal.

Peebles recovers from injury to place second in 110HH at 2A meet BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

In the 110-meter high hurdles junior Jace Peebles won silver with a time of 15.97 seconds. “My start was really good and I was able to get to that first hurdle with enough speed to just carry me all the way through,” said Peebles, who was ranked eighth going into the meet and finished sixth in preliminaries with a personal best time of 16.83 seconds. Peebles said he knew he had it in him to place in the top three, “But with the year I’ve had, I’m a little surprised.” The finals marked his fourth race of the season. After posting state-qualifying times in the first

two meets of the year, winning the event at the March 16 Delta Panther Invitational, he injured his back. Peebles stayed on the team and spent the season recovering. Peebles’ brother, freshman Blaine Peebles, was ranked 11th in the 110 hurdles event, and raced in the same preliminary run as his brother, finishing almost two seconds behind his season best state qualifying time of 17.01 seconds after tripping up on the sixth hurdle. “It’s disappointing,” said Blaine, “but I’m happy to be here.” Jace Peebles also ran on the 1600m relay team with sophomores Robert Cochran and Oliver Mendoza and freshman Micah

Defield. They placed 11th with a season-best time of 3:38.47. The all-sophomore 3200m team of Cochran, Defield, Kenny Drbholav and Saul Cortez finished 16th in a season-best 8:55.33. Cochran also placed 12th in the 400m dash with a season-best time of 12.58 seconds. Brother Colton Peebles graduated from Hotchkiss in 2018 and qualified for state in 300m hurdles, placing ninth his junior year. Of the three Peebles brothers, Colton holds the Delta County middle school record in discus, Jace holds the middle school record in triple jump, and Blaine holds the 110m hurdles record.

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Hotchkiss junior Jace Peebles, right, qualifies for finals in a preliminary race of the 2A 110-meter high hurdles at Jefferson County Stadium. Peebles placed second in the event. Freshman brother Blaine Peebles, left, didn’t make the finals, but will likely be back at state next season.

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Members of Delta High School’s baseball team pose for a photo following its two-game series sweep over Cortez and Kent Denver in Region 4 Class 3A tournament action. Delta defeated Cortez, 9-4, in the ﬁrst game and then disposed of Kent Denver, an 8-1 winner over La Junta, with a 10-0 shutout in the title game Saturday afternoon. The Panthers travel to Greeley for an opening round contest in the 2019 Class 3A State Tournament against Alamosa (15-8) at 12 noon May 24 at Butch Butler Field.

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Delta junior Nate Workman puts the tag on this Cortez runner, who was stranded off ﬁrst base on catcher Trevor Myers’ quick throw to Rowyn Carmichael. Carmichael’s throw to Workman resulted in the out. Delta won the game, 9-4.

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Silver highlights Paonia state track performance BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Paonia men’s track team won two silver medals and scored 29 points to finish ninth at the Colorado State Track and Field Championships. The 3200-meter relay team of Logan Green, Simon Cox, Ethan Bartlett and Harley

Ewert cut 20 seconds off its season-best performance to place second with a time of 8:22.33. It was seeded seventh. “We knew they could get in that 8:20 range,” said head coach Brian Mitchem. “Our hopes were a little higher, but they ran really well.” “We’re pretty happy,”

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Silver-medalist Poppy Lightfoot lands a triple jump at the Colorado State Track and Field Championships. Lightfoot also medaled in three relays.

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Harley Ewert runs with the lead pack in the Class 2A State 800m ﬁnals at Jefferson County Stadium. Ewert, who medaled in three events, ﬁnished two100ths of a second behind Colton Johjak-Plahn, right.

said Green. “We knew that our qualifying time was nowhere even close to what we could run.” “We’re a little bummed though,” said Green. “We wanted the school record.” That record time of 8:20.36 was set in 2005 by Eric Hughes, Alex Mitchem, Billy Mitchell and Justin Vallelonga, which, at the time, was two seconds shy of the 2A state meet record. With Bartlett and Ewert graduating, putting together a team to beat that school record won’t be easy, said Green. “I hope we can do that, but it’ll be pretty tough.” Ewert and Bartlett, both seniors, hit peak performance at state to medal in three events. In the 800m run Ewert was seeded fifth and won silver with a personalbest time of 1 minute, 59 seconds. In a race where fewer than four seconds divided first place from ninth place, Ewert finished two-100ths of a seconds behind the winner from Lyons. Ewert also placed fifth in the 400m dash with a personal-best time of 50.98 seconds. Bartlett placed fifth in the 1600m with a time of 4:37.9, and seventh in the 3200m with a time of 10:14.39 — both personal-record times. Green, a junior, also qualified in two individual events, placing 13th in the 800m and 16th in the 1600m. Ewert, David Lozano, Jesse Burns and Green placed 10th in the 1600m relay; and the 800m relay team of Noah McDaniel, Jesse Burns, Calvin Reese and Cox finished 18th. PAONIA GIRLS The Paonia girls won silver in two events and scored 37 points to place sixth in Class 2A at the Colorado State Track and Field Championships. For shot putter Sabrina Leighton, her third year at state was a charm. All her training came together in her third and final throw of the meet when she earned a silver medal with a put of 36 feet, 11 inches. “We’re just so proud of her, so happy for her,” said Mitchem. Leighton started throwing shot put in eighth grade. A third-year state qualifier, she placed 16th as a sophomore and 11th last season — both well below where she was ranked going into the meet. In the past, she said, “When I’ve gotten to state,

I just haven’t performed very well. I always get in my head. I get so scared because so many people are watching. This year I really worked on being comfortable with myself. That really pushed me to do more.” That also helped her in preliminaries. Her opening throw, also her best throw of 35 feet, 10.25 inches, put her in fifth place heading into finals. “I was more relaxed after that, definitely,” she said. That gave her room in her last two preliminary throws to focus on her technique. In finals, it was her third throw that put her in the No. 2 spot. She gave a lot of credit to throwing coach Scott Rienks, who told her to “Just get out there, just relax. It doesn’t matter how you do. Don’t think about it.” To finish second in state, she said, “I am happy.” Senior Poppy Lightfoot’s best triple jump of her career, a mark of 34 feet, 11.25 inches, earned her a silver medal. Senior Alex Eaton was ranked 13th in the 300m hurdles and placed sixth with a career-best time of 49.23 seconds. “I couldn’t be happier,” said Eaton. “I couldn’t ask for a better way to end the year.” Also medaling in individual events, sophomore Lauryn Kiefer finished seventh in discus with a throw of 108 feet, 7 inches. The girls placed in three of five relays. In the 800m sprint medley relay, Lyla Hayutin-Baril, Sadie Miller, Eaton and Lightfoot placed eighth, qualifying for finals with a season-best time of 1:55.13. In the 3200m relay, Lightfoot, freshman Abby LaBounty, sophomore Tawny Roberts and junior Ceylon Carter won bronze with a season-best time of 10:17.99. The 1600m relay team of Miller, Roberts, Abby LaBounty and Lightfoot was ranked 10th and placed fifth with a season-best time of 4:15.73. The 400m team of Sadie Lee, Hayutin-Baril, Miller and Eaton missed finals by 25-100ths of a second. Because many of its top athletes competed in individual events, Mitchem put freshmen Abby LaBounty and Addi Neal on the 800m relay team with Carter and Hayutin-Baril. “We wanted them to experience state,” he said. “We hope they’ll come out again next year.”

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Paonia sophomore Lauryn Kiefer placed seventh at the Class 2A State Track and Field Championships with a throw of 108-7.

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After two successful meets, Paonia senior Sabrina Leighton made her mark at the state track meet with a silver medal performance in shot put.

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Delta CONTINUED FROM B6 RBIs for the visiting Panthers. Ryan Cooper picked up his third win against one loss for the Panthers. Cooper worked three innings giving up seven hits and four runs. Andrew Baier came on to work the final four innings allowing one hit and striking out four batters. Delta 10, Sun Devils 0 There was a lot of concern in Delta’s dugout over the hitting display the Sun Devils had displayed against La Junta in game two. Much of the anxiety dissipated after a five-run fourth inning propelled the Panthers to a 7-0 lead. Clayton Abila (5-0) was on the mound to start the Panthers on their run toward a state berth. Single runs in the second and third innings had the Panthers holding a precarious 2-0 lead heading to the fourth inning. Three back-to-back doubles from the Panthers (Bynum, Keller and Caleb Miramontes) produced four runs before Kent Denver could get an out. The fifth run came

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on a Myers sac-fly to left field which scored Farmer. The Panthers ended the game with a threerun rally in the fifth inning. Keller led off with a single. A sac-bunt from Miramontes moved Keller to third and Wilson was called out on strikes for the second out of the inning. With an opportunity to end the game in their minds, Delta batters revved up their game to make it happen. Workman barreled a wicked laser to left field for a triple to score Keller and Farmer followed with a double to get Workman home for a 9-0 lead. Carmichael shot a single to right field to score Farmer to end the game, 10-0. Asked about his thinking on his last at bat, Farmer was quick to reply, “I trust my teammates. I feel like if I can get on base, the people behind me will get base knocks to get me in.” Farmer stumbled rounding third and, with a grin, Carmichael had this to say about the play. “I just hoped he didn’t get

thrown out on the play.” Farmer noted the team has been progressing all season and there is optimism among players. “We’ve been stringing base hits together ... line drives and ground balls.” Late-season practices have been geared toward a desire to attain that allconsuming goal of getting the chance to win a state title. After the winning weekend, head coach Steve Reiher was asked his thoughts on his feelings. “This feeling doesn’t get old. These kids have been busting their butts all year and at this point it’s a great feeling to be where we are.” When everything is as it should be, good things happen says Reiher. “When we’re all swinging the bats at the same time it’s pretty to watch.” Farmer’s three-hit day included two doubles and three runs scored. Workman had two hits, including his triple, and knocked in two runs. Carmichael and Miramontes also had two-hit days with a pair of RBIs

each. Keller was threefor-three with three runs scored in the 16-hit Delta attack. Abila picked up his sixth win against no losses for Delta. He went five innings giving up just four hits and struck out four along the way. With all that has been in Abila’s life in recent years, it’s nothing short of a miracle what he has accomplished in all phases of his young life. Coach Reiher commented on his feelings on Abila’s resiliency. “I wanted to say how impressive Clayton was on the mound (against Kent Denver). Absolutely dominating performance. Very proud of him!” Delta is scheduled to face Alamosa (15-8) at 12 noon Friday, May 24, in Greeley at Butch Butler Field in round one play. A win moves the Panthers to a second game on Friday against either University (23-1) or 193 Colorado Academy at 2:30 p.m. A loss in first round means a 9:30 a.m. game Saturday morning at University High School.

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Bruins compete at state track meet BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

For all the long hours of sacrificing the comforts of life, the state’s top 18 athletes competed one last time in track and field for the ultimate bragging rights for speed and distance in the state of Colorado. The Colorado State Track and Field Championships ran its course this past weekend with local high schools vying for top honors in Lakewood at Jefferson County Stadium. Cedaredge High School’s contingent of thinclads braved sunshine and brief inclement elements with some measure of success where personal best efforts continued to be re-established in many instances. Not all athletes in attendance won gold medals, yet, they were all winners in that they finished

a task they had set out to do season’s beginnings. Lutheran High School won both the girls and boys team titles; the girls with 109 points and the boys 91.5. Cedaredge’s girls placed 25th with 13 points and the boys were 14th after scoring 18 points. Girls Freshman Megan Jenkins worked hard all season long and was one of the best hurdlers in Class 3A. She qualified for state in both the 100 and 300m hurdles. After qualifying sixth in preliminary rounds of the 100m hurdles, Jenkins fell after dragging her trail foot over one of the hurdles and finished ninth with a time of 17.17. She had a season-best 15.82. In the 300m hurdles she qualified first in preliminaries and finished second in 44.89. Her 44.66 in the

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Alex Barron, right, decelerates after completing the baton exchange to teammate Zach McMillan during the 800m relay at last week’s 3A state track meet. The Bruins placed fourth in the race (1:32.70) and set a new PR (1:31.62) in the preliminaries.

Rotary golf tournament benefits scholarship fund Every year, the Delta Rotary Club awards several scholarships to high school, Vision, homeschool and vocational students. The funds for these scholarships are raised from two major Rotary fundraisers — a golf tournament and a raffle. The raffle is held from October-December. The golf tournament is held

annually on the second Saturday of June. This year’s tournament will be held at Devils Thumb Saturday, June 8, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The $75 player fee includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, contests and team, hole and situation prizes. Contact Ken Brown at Devil’s Thumb, 970874-6262 to register your team.

preliminaries was her season-best. Jenkins was a member of the eighth place 1600m relay team (4:06.61) which included Baylee Harris, Kylin Mitchel, Camie Baldozier and Reaganne McIntire. The 1600m relay team’s best time for the season was 4:04.75. Jenkins was also a member of the 3200m relay team (Kylee Hanson, Mitchell, Jenkins and Baldozier) that finished 12th in 10:16.54. The team’s best time was 10:13.91. Cedaredge’s 800m sprint medley team (Megan Gastineau, Makayla Reed, McIntire and Baldozier) placed eighth (1:56.14). The team of Reed, Mitchell, Bailey Nelson and McIntire turned in a 1:49.75 (PR) to finish 14th at the state meet. The Bruins’ 400m relay team (Harris, Reed, Aspen Furubotten and Gastineau) also finished 14th (51.98) and had a season-best 51.76. High-jumper Kammie Henderson didn’t have the legs to go beyond her season-best 5-2 at state and finished 10th with a jump of 5-0. Boys The Bruins’ 800m relay team (Wyatt Camp, Ryan Imhoff, Alex Barron and McMillan) had the team’s top finish with a fourth place time of 1:32.70 and a 1:31.62 PR for the year. Imhoff, Joshua Jenkins, Barron and McMillan ran to a sixth place in the 1600m relay (3:31.39) and set a new PR in the preliminaries with a 3:30.29. With a season-best 44.42 in the books, Cedaredge’s 400m relay team (Camp, McMillan, Barron and Jenkins) raced to a 44.70 and seventh place. In individual events, McMillan was fifth in the 400m dash with his 51.23. His PR for the season was 50.75. Jenkins ran a 16.49 in the 110 high hurdles to finish 13th and sported a PR of 16.37 and a 16.21 with a wind factor of 2.5. In the 300m hurdles, Imhoff was 16th at 43.28 and had a season best 42.19. Shot putter Kaleb Berardi finished 15th after his throw of 43.8.5. His best effort of the year was 45-4.

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Cedaredge freshman Megan Jenkins was stride for stride with some of Colorado’s best hurdlers this past weekend. Jenkins took a 15.82 qualifying time into the state track meet for the 100m hurdles. A fall in the finals cost her a possible state title and she finished the race in ninth place. She rebounded in the 300m hurdles to finish second.

Delta girls 17th at state track meet BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta High School’s girls track team had a successful season with personal best efforts coming throughout the year. Junior Remi Baldwin was one of those athletes who constantly strived to create new personal bests at each competition. Baldwin achieved one of her goals by breaking a Delta High School record in the 300m hurdles with a preliminary time of 47.55. The old record was set back in 1996 and stood at 47.85. Baldwin’s 47.55 was good for 12th place in the 300 hurdles. Baldwin also set a new PR in the 100 hurdles with a seventh place finish time of 16.48. Baldwin had her hand, and legs, in two other record-setting performances as a member of both the 400 and 800m relay teams, which finished seventh in the 800m relay and eighth in the 400m relay. Baldwin, Raelee McCurdy, Marcy Schaal and Kaley St. Peter combined efforts to post a PR time of 50.84 in the 400m relay preliminaries and 51.11 in the finals. Baldwin, Schaal, St. Peter and Beki Atchley set another PR for the 800m relay in preliminaries (50.84) and placed seventh in finals with a

1:48.46. Autumn Eddy, Tayler Huntley, Damin Harrison and Kaelynn Porter teamed to run a 2:02.34 for 17th in the 800m sprint medley and McCurdy, Alexa Huff, Jessica Dexter and Atchley clocked a 10:36.06 to finish 17th in the grueling 3200m relay. After failing to qualify a sprint relay team in 2018 (the 1600m relay team is coached by mid-distance coach Pablo Payan) the girls qualified for state in three sprint relays. “I was super proud of them,” said Payan. In other individual events, Atchley finished 14th in the 400m dash in 1:01.37 and had a 1:00.5 to her credit to qualify for state. Sara Geddes placed 12th in high jump (410) and Hannah Sterns failed to clear the opening height. The Panthers picked up seventh place points in long jump with St. Peters’ 16-10.5. She had a state qualifying jump of 17-9. Senior Reagan Clay uncorked a throw of 360.75 to finish seventh in shot put with sophomore Keely Porter finishing 14th (33-2). Porter’s throw of 1143 in discus was good for fifth place. Boys

There was a scoring drought for the Panthers at state, but there were several PRs recorded during competition. Two of the PR numbers came from senior John Ames in the 3200m run and the 3200m relay. Ames’ 10:00.64 in the 3200m run was six seconds faster that his previous PR and may also be a school record. The 3200m relay team (Ames, Shad Lewis, Andrew Toole and Hunter Goff) established its season-best time at 8:35.23 to finish 16th in the state’s annual track meet. Ames finished 11th in the open 1600m with his time of 4:38.58. He owns a 4:34.93 as a PR and that number is just shy of Dustin Ownbey’s school record, 4:34.82, set in 2014. Kula Moo, Dah Wah, Jarett Hernandez and Ed doh Htoo notched a season-best 44.56 in the 400m relay to finish 11th. Htoo, Colton Johnson, Noah Nortnik and Hernandez tied the 800m relay PR time of 1:34.18 to place 15th. Gauge Lockhart finished 10th in shot put (45-4.5) and was 13th in discus with a throw of 128-9. He had qualifying distances of 45-7 and 1381, respectively.

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ined,” said Carlquist. They lose five seniors Jesus Macias (OF, P), Presley Pene (OF, P), Jamison Yanish (INF, P, Marvin Guereque (INF, P), Elysah Shaw (C, INF, P) and Landon Mayberry (OF). As they have the past two seasons, players have a summer schedule lined up, beginning May 30 at Montrose.

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Presenting a proclamation to Cedaredge High School principal Randy Brown, Mayor Gene Welch recognized the various teachers in the classrooms of Little Sprouts Community Preschool, BELA Preschool, Cedaredge Elementary School, Cedaredge Middle School, Cedaredge High School and Vision Charter Academy as making the community a place where children are valued.

Today we are a nation at war against terrorism. The armed forces of the United States are fighting the terrorist armed forces in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq and are working hard to protect our country against those who would do us harm. It is more important than ever that we honor all veterans who have lost their lives in war. Memorial Day weekend events are planned throughout the Surface Creek Valley. These Memorial Day services are open to the public. Saturday, May 25, 7 to 10 a.m. — Memorial Day pancake breakfast at the Stolte Shed in Cedaredge. This is the buttermilk “made from scratch” pancake breakfast served with sliced ham and scrambled eggs. All you can eat — you’re guaranteed not

to leave hungry. Sunday, May 26, 2 p.m. — Ladies Auxiliary of Grand Mesa VFW Post 9221 will place individual flags at the gravesite of each veteran in the Cedaredge Cemetery. Memorial Day services in the Surface Creek area are as follows on Monday, May 27: • 7 a.m. Come to the Cedaredge Cemetery and help set up casket flags with the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, American Legion Post 104 and VFW Post 9221. This is an opportunity for all citizens, service groups and families to participate in erecting the approximately 190 casket flags that will be flown during this Memorial Day. Every flag was used in the burial of a veteran and has his name on it. The flags will be taken down at 4 p.m.

• 10 a.m. Cedaredge Cemetery: American Legion Post 104 and VFW Post 9221. This program will include a roll call of all those veterans interred. Color guard by the combined American Legion and VFW. The ceremony will last approximately 40 minutes; attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating. • 11:15 a.m.: Eckert Cemetery, American Legion Post 104 and VFW Post 9221. This program will include a roll call of all those veterans interred. Color guard by the combined American Legion and VFW. • 11:45 a.m.: Cory Cemetery, American Legion Post 104 and VFW Post 9221. This program will include a roll call of all those veterans interred. Color guard by the combined American Legion and VFW.

Cedaredge trustees say no to tiny homes BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

To start the Cedaredge Board of Trustees regular meeting May 16, two public hearings were held — using the old hire police officers’ pension funds and amending the municipal code by allowing tiny homes. With the pension funds, the town will first match three years’ worth of Social Security for all employees and police officers. Town administrator Greg Brinck said anything in excess the town can use for the police department. These funds are available since the beneficiary passed away and they’re essentially just lingering funds. This resolution passed later in the regular meeting. The tiny homes hearing came as a result of the planning commission’s recommendations. Back in September the town instructed planning commissioners to tackle that topic. Under current codes building a tiny home is difficult. New building codes allow for better safety, namely with lofts, ceiling height, ship ladders and more. After research, looking at other municipalities, and even viewing tiny homes on display in Powderhorn, planning commission recommended allowing tiny homes, 5-1. Under their recommendations, the proposed ordinance would make tiny homes a permanent structure between 200 to 600 square feet for principle use under R2 and R3 zoning with MUDC2 conditional use. Thus, only specific lots would be available for development. “I think we should thank the planning commission for their thorough investigation of this,” said trustee Al Smith. Citizen John Steiner suggested the board consider three items — how the tiny home developments perform long term; that town resources are stressed as is and that tiny homes wouldn’t pay “normal” property taxes and would not require less attention or services; and that the

town is running out of water and tiny home residents won’t be using less water. “We see these people moving in all happy to tiny homes on TV but how do these look in three years?” he said. The trustees pointed out the water issue is void since the builders would still pay the tap requirements. Citizen Norma Miller said she is not opposed to a tiny home park but wants it to be regulated and not look “distracting” from the beauty of the town “There’s a lot of people who don’t take care of their homes already so if people buy a tiny home for less money will they have enough to take care of the property?” she said. During the regular meeting, Mayor Welch made the motion to not approve the ordinance. After some discussion that vote was tabled until the vote on the minimum square footage ordinance. This ordinance would require square footage for new single family homes to be no less than 400 square feet. This could be a solution to not allowing residential tiny homes while still promoting affordable housing. After some discussion trustees decided to change the proposed ordinance to 600 square feet as a minimum for living space. That ordinance was approved, with two trustees voting no on the requirement. Regarding the tiny home ordinance, Mayor Welch again motioned to not approve the ordinance. His motion passed, meaning the trustees did not approve the ordinance to amend municipal code to include tiny homes. As it stands, a tiny home park could be established conditionally but at this time Cedaredge will not modify the code to allow single tiny homes on a residential lot for principal use of R2 and R3 zones. Also during the regular meeting, two proclamations were read, one recognizing May 6-10 as National Teacher Appreciation Week and

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Visitors filled the room for the Cedaredge trustee meeting May 16. Some were police officers to be acknowledged that evening. Others were family members of Officer Jake Hernandez as he was promoted to sergeant. However, it became clear several citizens were curious to hear what the trustees would vote regarding tiny homes. An ordinance permitting residential use did not pass.

May 13-17 as National Police Week. After the proclamation Chief Dan Sanders acknowledged each of his officers and administrators. “These folks are out there and even though we’re shorthanded they never complain,” he said. He recognized the willingness of the officers to serve, acting as sheepdogs to protect the citizens of Cedaredge. Chief Sanders also shared the statistic of 163 officer deaths throughout the country last year. “When a police officer is killed it’s not just the agency that’s affected but the entire nation,” he said. “This is a unique line of work.” Next trustees heard from different departments and organizations. The Cedaredge Chamber of Commerce has a high interest in board positions so they’ll be creating an ambassador program to help them get to know more businesses. Applefest planning is underway with vendor applications already coming in. The chamber is also working on the banner to place near

the highway and is looking into funding and grants. Under treasurer’s report, sales tax is up 15 percent for April versus the previous year. New sales tax reports are available for citizens to better understand total monthly collections versus budget. Town administrator Greg Brinck reported that next month the trustees will discuss the audit at the work session. He reminded citizens of the coffee at Stacy’s on Main with Brinck and Mayor Gene Welch, held the fourth Wednesday of each month. Town clerk Kami Collins reported that at the Downtown Streets Workshop the consultation revealed there’s a lack of adequate bike and walking trails/paths in town. The meeting’s discussion focused specifically on the need for sidewalk to stretch from Cedaredge Elementary School to Dollar General as a priority need for the community. Erik Hanson, operations director with the Cedaredge

Golf Course spoke on revenue flows with the golf course. As of May 5 the course is down 1,700 rounds, but was open CED. TRUSTEES TO C2

Barbecue supports scholarships The Rotary Club of Cedaredge will host a Memorial Day barbecue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. Diners are invited to walk through Pioneer Town to the tipi area which is located west of the main gift shop and east of the Chapel of the Cross. The menu includes burgers or bratwursts with all the fixings plus chips and a soda. Proceeds support the Rotary scholarship fund. Thanks to generous supporters, this year the Rotary Club awarded $10,500 in scholarships to Cedaredge High School students.

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The Town of Cedaredge honored the sacriﬁce and service of the Cedaredge law enforcement ofﬁcers May 16 by proclaiming May 13-17 as National Police Week. “It is important that all citizens understand the challenges, duties and responsibilities of their police department and that members of our police department recognize their duty to serve the people,” it read.

Chapel of the Cross summer concert series begins June 2

The Chapel of the Cross announces its 2019 concert series. Performances are scheduled Sundays at 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m., during the months of June, July and August. Admission is by donation. Additional programs are held in the fall and winter, as well as at Christmas. Watch the DCI and the Chapel of the Cross Facebook page for more information about these events. The summer schedule follows: Sunday, June 2 — David Starr, singer/songwriter, guitar and vocals. Thursday, June 6 — Shelley Rae, singer/songwriter, guitar and vocals. Sunday, June 9 — Tim Veazey, singer/songwriter, keyboard and vocals. Thursday, June 13 — Paul Chamberlain, classic American country, guitar and vocals. Sunday, June 16 — Grady Weiszbrod, patriotic, pop, gospel, trombone and vocals.

Thursday, June 20 — Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble, David Alderdice and marimbas. Sunday, June 23 — Bettersweet Highway, borderland Americana, instrumentals and vocals. Thursday, June 27 — Kokopelli Bells, handbell choir. Sunday, June 30 — Ginny Wise Family and Friends, classical to pop instrumentals. Thursday, July 4 — No concert. Sunday, July 7 — Carissa Scroggins, classical to Broadway, soprano vocalist. Thursday, July 11 — Slappin’ Leather, country western, guitars and vocals. Sunday, July 14 — Gilder Family, hits through the decades, instrumentals and vocals. Thursday, July 18 — Allyson Cotham, vocals. Sunday, July 21 — Nick Carozza and Friends, jazz trio, instrumentals. Thursday, July 25 — Alan Cunningham, singer/song-

writer, guitar and vocals. Sunday, July 28 — Robin Freed Harp Ensemble, Celtic and traditional, harps. Thursday, Aug. 1 — The Scones, rockin’ Americana ‘60s, guitar, bass and vocals. Sunday, Aug. 4 — Dawson Springs Gentlemen, traditional songs of yesteryear, instrumentals and vocals. Thursday, Aug. 8 — Eklund Clan, variety of styles, instrumentals and vocals. Sunday, Aug. 11 — Jody Brown Family Band, instrumentals and vocals. Thursday, Aug. 15 — Russell and Friends, classical to contemporary, string quartet. Sunday, Aug. 18 — Rhythm Method, pop to blues, instrumentals and vocals. Thursday, Aug. 22 — Mindy Robinson, gospel, instrumentals and vocals. Sunday, Aug. 25 — Benjira, mountain music, banjo, percussion and vocals. Thursday, Aug. 29 — Olivia Lindsey and Friends, youth violins.

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Keller, referring to the fact that if a cell went down, Orchard City wouldn’t be able to run at full capacity. Staff pointed out that the town is slowly improving distributions already, such as with the Kaiser pipeline project and possibly another project this year. Trustee Jan Gage asked about the possibility of a grant for this project. Kirkpatrick said it’s hard to qualify since the town doesn’t meet percentage requirements for water billing based on the population’s base salary. Gage still urged for hiring a grant writer. In the end they concluded the town likely has the funds to complete both the engineering study and the plant expansion and will look into both. With the Kaiser Road pipeline project, the town is saving an estimated $300,000. The town wants to start

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During a recent water committee meeting, Orchard City staff and trustees Dick Kirkpatrick and Doug Keller reviewed the responses from the engineering firm to questions concerning the water plant report. A major element to the report was recommending the addition of a new filter. However, Keller wants to start on the distribution improvements with each pipeline professionally assessed for value and age to develop a construction plan for replacements now and in the future. Cost estimates are about $35,000. “I don’t think it will raise any red flags they don’t already know but would fine tune our plan,” said Kirkpatrick. “If necessary I think the people would be willing to sacrifice to repair a filter that goes down,”

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Knights Road but may use some for the study. Ultimately the committee plans to recommend the board start the expansion since it’s been a back and forth item for numerous years and has been recommended by several engineering firms. “We gotta get moving forward here,” said staff Mike England. The committee also had a discussion on the water bills and backflow preventers. Starting in July OC plans to put the previous years’ usage on the water bill to help citizens understand their water consumption. Three more businesses still need to install their preventers. Regarding the water audit, loss is still showing high and came in at approximately 24 percent.

God’s call for us to care for our earth will be front and center during “Cosmos Kids: Discovering Creation,” Community United Methodist Church in Cedaredge’s 2019 vacation Bible school. Children kindergarten through fifth are invited to participate each day from 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday, May 2731. Youth sixth grade through high school are invited to be helpers. The week’s program will be based on the creation story found in Genesis 1:1-2:3 — the story of how the cosmos came into being and the special place children have in the creation and as stewards of God’s universe. During the week, participants will look to the skies, dig in the dirt, dip their hands and feet in the water, hike the Grand Mesa, breathe lifegiving air, meet the animals of Cedaredge and

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Cedaredge High School senior Marion Blanks was honored as May student of the month by the Cedaredge Rotary Club. After graduation this year, Marion plans to attend Lancaster Bible College in Pennsylvania where she will complete her teacher training. She hopes to return to teach in Delta County. Marion is a competitive climber and she is also active in theater productions. Her mother and father praised her as a person who never gives up and is a positive example for her three younger brothers. Pictured left to right are Phyllis Hoffman, incoming Rotary president; Heather and Rob Blanks and their daughter Marian; and CHS teacher Nick Parsons.

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surrounds, and learn to truly love all of God’s creation. There will be Bible study, singing, drama, field trips, snacks, outreach to those in need including our furry friends, and games including lots of fun with water. Wednesday, May 29 will be an easy hike on the Grand Mesa plus an in-car scavenger hunt toward seeing all of the wonders of creation along the road from Cedaredge to the Grand Mesa. Community United Methodist Church is at the corner of NW 3rd Street and Aspen Avenue in Cedaredge. For information, contact Pamela Gubkin weekday mornings at CUMC

at pgubkin@cedaredge or 970cumc.com 856-3696; Community United Methodist Church’s Pastor Joe Agne, revagne@gmail. com or 720-891-5233; or vacation Bible school

coordinator Dana Jones, danaellenjones@gmail. com or 720-345-3952. Preregistration not required but accepted. It’s okay to just show up to sign in between 8:30 and 9 a.m. Monday, May 27.

VFW plans pancake breakfast May 25 To commemorate Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, Grand Mesa VFW Post 9221 and Auxiliary present their annual Memorial Day pancake breakfast Saturday, May 25, 7 to 10 a.m. at the Stolte Shed at Pioneer Town. The menu features the

VFW’s famous “made from scratch” buttermilk pancakes, ham, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. Children under the age of 6 eat free. Proceeds support the post’s youth programs.

Arts & Events Center as it pursues three grants. Regarding the town engineer applications, the trustees accepted the recommendation for DOWL out of Montrose and authorized Brinck to finalize a contract.

At the work session trustees asked for an ordinance requiring developed property to connect to the town’s domestic water. They passed this, as it is the safest and best option for citizens rather than hauling water in.

Ced. trustees FROM PAGE C1 fewer days compared to 2018. Passholder goals have been met and the course is ahead of budget green fees revenues. Chief Dan Sanders reported he is still looking for another officer, which is difficult due to competition and lower pay rates in the Cedaredge area. Public works co-director Scott Lock said his department is in a busy season of installing new meters, patching potholes, street sweeping and trying to keep up with cleaning bar screens in ditches. Trustees approved letters of support for Delta Housing Authority Housing Rehabilitation Program and Grand Mesa

Church celebrates 40th anniversary On May 27, 1979, Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church was organized as an independent church. Next Sunday, May 26, it will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special service at 10:45 a.m., followed by a potluck dinner. Everyone is

invited to attend, especially those who have attended or been affiliated with the church in the past. The church is located at 110 SE Jay Avenue, on the south side of Cedaredge. Its website is www.GrandMesaSBC. org.

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