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JUNE 19, 2019 VOL. 136, NO. 25

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Farm program connects kids with local food BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Through the Delta County Farm to School Program, learning is continuing through the summer, with lessons on gardening, agriculture, and health and wellness. Program coordinator Angela Flores said classes are open to all students and community members. “The purpose is to raise garden and agriculture awareness, as well as to inspire healthy lifestyles for all,” Flores said. “The funds raised from the summer classes will help fund our AmeriCorps garden coordinators and provide essential resources to help sustain school garden programming for eight schools and many more children around the district.” Gardens have been established at eight schools districtwide, and in many cases are complemented by garden clubs. Three AmeriCorps garden coordinators helped update older gardens and build new gardens where needed. Flores said the students will be growing vegetables to share with Food for Thought families. The Food for Thought program, coordinated by Vision Charter Academy, provides families with supple-

mental food on weekends and holidays. Through this community service project, young gardeners will come to understand and appreciate where their food comes from and how they can grow it on their own. Hopefully, a bountiful harvest will also provide an opportunity for students to hone their business skills at area farmers’ markets. Funded through a Colorado Health Foundation grant, the Farm to School program works to promote healthy lifestyles with hands-on agriculture and nutrition education, create connections between classrooms, communities and local farms through field trips and summer programs, and increase access to healthy, local foods for all families. The school district is partnering with Mountain Roots Food Project to develop the program as a means to address nutrition education and food insecurity issues in the schools. “Our program seeks to inspire healthy lifestyles by providing agriculture and nutrition education for students and families, provide access to healthy foods for all students and families in need, and connect schools and communities with Delta County’s

rich farming and agricultural heritage,” Flores said. Twice-weekly classes rotate between Garnet Mesa

Elementary, Lincoln Elementary and Hotchkiss K-8. Each class begins with a fun group activity and ends with a snack

made with fresh foods from local farms or school gardens. Local experts and Master FARM TO SCHOOL TO A3

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Richard Flores shares flyfishing techniques with participants in the Delta County Farm to School program. At a separate table, students practiced fly tying with Randy Fender of Gunnison River Expeditions. The summer program offers classes that focus on gardening, agriculture and health and wellness.

Tri-State consideration worries DMEA BY KATHARHYNN HEIDELBERG Montrose Press

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association may take steps to become rate-regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, a move Montrose’s local power cooperative views with skepticism. If the wholesaler from which Delta-Montrose Electric Association purchases most of its power does become FERC rate-regulated, it would no longer fall under Colorado Public Utilities rate control, DMEA’s chief operating officer Virginia Harman said last week. That would affect DMEA’s current case before the PUC, in which the co-op wants a “fair and equitable” amount set to buy its way out of its contract with Tri-State. “The way we understand it is if they (fall under) FERC jurisdiction, then the case before the PUC would essentially be closed and we would have to start over with FERC,” Harman said. “We think it’s outrageous the way Tri-State is forumshopping in the middle of our PUC complaint. It’s a way of wasting time and money.” Tri-State says that is not the motivation at play. “Tri-State considered FERC regulation well before DeltaMontrose Electric Association filed its complaint with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, and the consideration of FERC rate regula-

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tion is in no way a response to DMEA’s complaint or any other current proceeding in the states; rather, it is a pragmatic response to inconsistent rate-regulation among the states in which Tri-State has operated for decades,” TriState spokesman Lee Boughey said. A Tri-State memo the Montrose Daily Press obtained said that with FERC regulation, the association would become fully rate-regulated on generation and transmission rates and other matters; this would “preempt” individual state regulations for rates and eliminate state jurisdiction in buyout disputes. Currently, Tri-State’s membership consists of only small electric cooperatives, like DMEA, or public power districts, a situation that exempts its rates from FERC regulation. If it adds a member that isn’t a small co-op, it would no longer be exempt from FERC rate-regulation. For that to happen, the Tri-State board would have to establish a new membership class, with defined rights, as defined by bylaws. If the board moves forward, it would then file with FERC for regulation. The move would bring costs, including an annual fee, as well as rate case and litigation costs, but there are also costs in litigating state rate regulation cases, Boughey said. Harman said the change

Fridays are free The Delta Museum is offering free admission on Fridays through October. The museum is located at the corner of 3rd and Meeker and is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. Popular features include a Victorian butterfly collection, old log cabin with a life-size Alferd Packer doll, a dinosaur exhibit, a robe worn by the King of Siam, and a clock from Versailles. Kids will love ringing the bells in the large outdoor collection. For more information, contact the museum at 874-8721.

being considered would be a drastic one that would substantially affect most distribution co-ops in Colorado and rural ratepayers, yet TriState management has provided only limited information about the possible overall effect. DMEA hopes to exit its Tri-State contract, now valid through 2040, by paying a

fee. The co-op in filings said Tri-State refused to provide a just, non-discriminatory fee as had been done for a New Mexico-based cooperative that bought out its contract. DMEA asked the PUC to step in. Tri-State contended DMEA has no automatic right to have an exit fee set and also said the PUC lacked jurisdiction

over what was a rate issue. It also sued in Adams County, where it is headquartered. The PUC subsequently agreed it has jurisdiction to hear DMEA’s petition and the Adams County court separately dismissed the lawsuit. “We think Tri-State didn’t want to be in the PUC, so they took this case out of the TRI-STATE TO A3

Commissioners approve Graff gravel pit application BY ANNETTE BRAND Staff Writer

At the June 11 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a Special Development application for Best Rock Sand & Gravel Pit 1 as recommended by the County Planning Commission. The property is located at 6450 Graff Road in Delta. The application is for a sand and gravel mining operation, to produce construction materials such as road base, concrete and asphalt. The entire operation will exist on land currently owned by applicant, Jared Graff Enterprises located roughly one-half mile west of Delta city limits and adjacent to Confluence Park. Located between the Gunnison River, the Uncompaghre River and the Union Pacific Railroad, the site is currently

being used to grow alfalfa and corn. A small private airstrip, residence and agricultural structures are located in the central portion of the site. The anticipated mine life will be roughly 50 years. The first roughly 20 years will be confined entirely to the west pit. Agricultural activities will continue to take place on all areas of the property until mining reaches them. Delta public works/utilities director Betsy Suerth said city representatives have been working with the applicant and project engineer Ben Langenfeld in examining the sewer line location and determining mitigation measures to protect a nearby sewer line. Regarding concerns by the City of Delta, Langenfeld said he wanted to clarify that the distance between Pit 1 and Confluence Park, as far as

protecting park experiences is concerned, is 1,000 feet, not 2,000 feet. Suerth agreed with the 1,000 feet application. As to traffic, at full production (200,000 tons a year) the traffic will consist of approximately 20 trucks and 15 employee and contractor vehicles per day. This assumes the trucks will all be 13.5-ton capacity highway trucks. Using larger trucks would reduce those numbers. One hundred percent of truck traffic will use county and city roads prior to turning on U.S. Highway 50. No one spoke in favor or in opposition to the application. Commissioner Don Suppes noted that the county won’t see all the impacts of BRS&G Pit 1, but the City of Delta will. He encouraged the applicant to see that the needs of the city are met promptly.

DPD seeks information on shooting At approximately 12:36 a.m. Saturday, June 15, officers of the Delta Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 1500 block of H-25 Road on multiple calls of gunshots being heard. One call was from a specific resident stating his home had taken fire and multiple people had fled the scene in a dark colored truck or SUV type vehicle. The residence had sustained damage from multiple gunshots being fired at the structure. The occupants of the home did not report any injuries and no injuries were observed. The resident did return fire upon the assailants. Further investigation revealed the parties

involved are possibly known to each other. A short time later, officers located the vehicle, which was parked with no one inside. There are indications of injuries; the details are not available at this time. The vehicle was seized and towed to a secured holding facility for further investigation. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Delta Police Department at 970-874-7676, Dispatch at 970874-2015, or Crime Stoppers at 970-874-8110 It is believed this is an isolated incident and the general public is not at risk of a random act of violence.

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Apocalypse of exponential growth

Telluride solid waste coming to Amber Road Dear Editor: If the owners of the old Thunder Mountain Speedway get their rezoning proposal through the Montrose County commissioners, soon Telluride will be shipping their human waste into Montrose County and composting it at the old speedway. The meeting for area residents to voice their opinions was held on May 23 in Montrose. This meeting was attended by very few area residents who apparently did not know anything about the proposal or the meeting. This is pretty understandable as the notice of rezoning was behind closed gates and about 50 feet off the roadway and impossible to read or to even know what the notice was about.

The second notice was installed on a fence along 5925 Trail and positioned to be unreadable from Amber Road and pretty much obscured from view if you were traveling on 5925 Trail. The most obvious question is why would Telluride pay to ship their waste across Montrose County? Could it be that smell from the solid waste would be a threat to those in the general area? Oversight. What agency is going to be responsible that standard and acceptable temperatures are used and measured? Who is responsible that the dust from the compost does not leave the property and contaminate surrounding properties? Will the property hosting the compost be fenced in such a manner

Bypass is not a speedway Dear Editor: We live on Graff Road. The traffic on G Road has increased. There are numerous trucks using it as a shortcut to bypass. I have started using the route along the river to Kellogg. Yesterday as I came to the intersection to go under the overpass two trucks hauling marble were barreling thru there to connect with the bypass.

No one follows the speed limit. Will something be done after someone is killed? The intersection on 5th to cross the bypass is the most dangerous in Delta. We need a traffic light and law enforcement to patrol that area; maybe that would slow down the speeding. It is a bypass not a speedway. Virgie Ramos Delta

that dogs, cats, birds and wildlife be protected from contaminates? Birds and wild animals can and do carry contaminates to surrounding properties; what are the health hazards to the children on Amber Road. Especially children who have a bus stop at the corner of Amber Road and 5925 Trail. Liability. Is Telluride, Montrose County or the operator/owner of the property responsible for any contaminates leaving the property? Who is responsible for the additional truck traffic on Amber Road? Who checks the trucks to see that they are properly tarped so raw materials do not escape from them? What about potential spills coming through some of the most scenic country in Colorado and then through the cities of Montrose and Olathe? Accidents do happen such as the recent truck accident on I-70 that closed the interstate down. Who is responsible for airborne contaminates? Who is responsible to check licenses of operators to see they have necessary education, background, and lab equipment to check for contaminates, bacteria or carcinogens present in material of this kind? Don Picard Delta

Animated arts come to Paonia Dear Editor: I would like to invite the North Fork Valley community to Paonia’s first international animated shorts fest. This spectacular event includes the 19th annual Animation Show of Shows PLUS a special showing of local student digital films. Bring the whole family and delve into the magical world of animated arts! The evening begins at 6 p.m. Friday, June 21, with a special showing of animated films produced by local students from the Arts For All workshop and the Aspen Art Museum’s digital workshop. Following the student presentation, there will be an ice cream social for general merriment and conversation. At 7 p.m., the event will move across the street to the Paradise Theatre for a viewing of the 19th Annual Show of Shows. The evening concludes

back at the Blue Sage with a reception to meet director and producer of Show of Shows, Ron Diamond. This event would not have happened without the collaboration of Arts For All, The Aspen Art Museum, Blue Sage Center for the Arts, The Paradise Theatre, and Show of Shows, which all came together to provide a rare glimpse into the creativity of digital filmmaking from around the world. A huge shout out goes to Ron Diamond, producer of Show of Shows, for flying in from Los Angeles to meet students and movie goers and for bringing along the 17th and 18th annual Show of Shows (playing on Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Paradise) making this a true film festival experience. Much appreciation to the following underwriters without whom this

event could not have happened: Betsy Marston, Bronwen Barry, Bruce Woodside, Ulli Lange, Jeff Skeels and Ian Oeser. A HUGE thank you to the Aspen Art Museum (AAM) for sponsoring the Arts for All digital workshop and to teacher Katie Hadar for all her hard work in making the student films a reality and for putting us in touch with the Show of Shows. If you have never been to a shorts film festival, now is the time to take advantage of this delightful adventure. Tickets are $10 and all kids get in free. If you need further information or have any questions please give us a call at the Blue Sage or check out our website, bluesage.org. See you at curtain call. Debra Muzikar Executive Director Blue Sage Center for the Arts

Consider Medicare for All Dear Editor: Consider Medicare for All like Medicare on steroids. There are differences, but legislation currently before Congress represents our best chance to cure our sick health care system. Polls show 70% of people like Medicare, which parlays payroll taxes to fund most of the coverage for people 65 and older and those with disabilities. People often purchase additional private plans to fill in coverage holes. Private plans include premium payments and out-of-pocket costs. Even though Medicare covers the least healthy people who need the most

care, it’s far more efficient than private health insurance plans. Medicare’s overhead costs are about two percent compared to private insurance in the Affordable Care Act with overhead costs around 20 percent. Expanding Medicare to cover everyone means it would be modeled after the existing Medicare “system,” but with improved coverage. The publicly funded plan would simplify health care for both the patients and providers. A simplified system would also serve to reduce costs. Medicare for All would protect everyone from birth throughout life — not only those over 65.

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As the bills are written now, Medicare for All will include more comprehensive coverage, including dental, vision, hearing, long-term care and medications, without premiums, nor deductibles. All providers are likely to participate because the new system will cover everyone. Improving access to doctors and hospitals. No more networks and denial of service. Our health care will be back in our doctor’s hands, not the insurers. Jan Phillips Durango

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Dear Editor: With the world’s increasing focus on wealth and accumulation of material possessions comes an inconvenient truth. There is, in fact, a limit to growth. Here’s a simple scenario that clearly depicts the implications of long-term economic growth. Assume in the year 1000 B.C. that ALL the material possessions on earth occupied a volume of one cubic meter. I wasn’t around then, but I’m pretty sure that’s very conservative. Now apply 3 percent annual economic growth to that amount of “stuff.” Three percent is a typical modern economic growth rate target. After 3,000 years of 3% growth to that one cubic meter of goods (in other words, by the year 2000 A.D.), how big would that pile of stuff be? The answer is about 1 times 10 to the 38th power cubic meters. That sounds like a big number. It’s a HUGE number! For reference, the

earth’s entire volume is 1 x 10 to the 21st power cubic meters. That means the volume of goods accumulated over 3,000 years with 3% annual growth would not just be as large as the earth, it would be larger than one billion earths. In fact, it would be 100 million of these one billion earths (sextillion earths)! This is not fake news — it’s the power of exponential growth. In 2019, we should all be thanking our lucky stars that our ancestors weren’t focused on material wealth and 3% annual economic growth, because the socalled apocalypse would have occurred long ago and we wouldn’t be here. The economic theories of limitless growth and unlimited resources, and governments’ appeasement of their populations with deficit spending to stimulate economies, fight wars, provide benefits, and increase standards of living without paying for it, will eventually lead to the slow

apocalyptic end of life on earth as we know it. 3% annual growth is certain to doom us or change us. It’s simple math. But it will take a relatively long time for this phenomenon to occur. Compared to our lifetimes, a very, very long time. So long that we can’t fathom changing how we live today. But another potentially apocalyptic, exponential phenomenon may be occurring. If climate change science is right, its impact will be relatively short — your children and grandchildren’s lives may be significantly affected. No matter what you believe about climate science, its risk is not zero, just like the risk of your house burning down is not zero (hence, homeowner’s insurance). Are we so short-sighted and spoiled to not pay for an insurance policy to ensure those we enjoy life with today don’t face an apocalypse of our making? Brian Wegner Paonia

Law enforcement blotter Officers responded to a From the Delta Police Department (edited for residence in the 300 block of Kellogg Street on a report of length: an assault. Logan Messenger Harrington, 18, of Delta was June 10: Joshua Shane Wilcox, arrested and jailed for alleged 29, of Delta was arrested third degree assault as an act and jailed on a warrant with of domestic violence. June 14: $1,500 bond. Richard Arthur Colbert, Raeona Elizabeth Peraza, 35, of Delta was arrested 58, of Delta was arrested and and jailed for alleged driving jailed on a warrant with a under the influence, unlawful $1,500 bond. Braden Todd Puckett, 21, possession of a Schedule 2 controlled substance, posses- of Delta was arrested and sion of drug paraphernalia, jailed on a warrant with a special offender, prohibited $500 bond. Dennis James Sine, 53, of use of a weapon, child abuse (eight counts) and introduc- Delta was arrested and jailed tion of contraband to a deten- on a warrant with a $750 bond. tion facility. Officers responded to a June 15: Officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of Dodge for a disturbance. residence in the 1500 block Lea Marie Trickel, 29, of Delta of H-25 Road on a report of was issued a ticket for alleged gunshots. Please note: All charges harassment. A 17-year-old male of Delta was also issued are merely an accusation and a ticket for alleged harass- the defendant is presumed innocent until or unless provment. en guilty. June 11: Russell Alan Lopez Martin, From the Delta County 25, of Eckert was arrested and jailed on two warrants with a Sheriff’s Office (partial list): total of $1,250 in bonds. An officer responded to a June 11: Following a suspected theft at City Market. Cassidy Eleanor Seiff, 23, of Almont theft from a gas station in Eckwas issued a ticket for alleged ert, two females were advised they would be charged with shoplifting. trespassing if they entered June 12: Officers responded to the store again. An Eckert woman reported Delta County Memorial Hospital on a report of a suspi- the theft of her purse from her cious person in the parking vehicle parked at a residence area. Casey Wayne Jolley, 37, on Highway 65 in Eckert. At about 2:40 p.m., depof Austin was arrested and jailed for alleged violation of uties responded to a onevehicle rollover on Highway a protection order. Ricky Dean Rarick, 55, of 50 near the Escalante turnCedaredge was issued a tick- off. Guenter Grothe, 88, of Cedaredge was transported et for alleged littering. Justin Duane Williams, 38, by ambulance to Delta County Delta was arrested and jailed Memorial Hospital. The Colorado State Patrol handled the on a warrant with no bond. investigation. June 13: At about 6:10 p.m., depuOfficers responded to a residence in the 1200 block ties responded to an address of Grand Avenue on a report on 2000 Road, Delta, for a of an assault. John Douglas traffic accident involving a Carr, 45, of Delta was arrested car and a tractor. One driver and jailed for alleged third was transported to the hosdegree assault and violation pital and the car was towed of a protection order as an act from the scene. Sheriff’s deputies assisted of domestic violence. John Douglas Carr, 45, of the Colorado State Patrol with Delta was arrested and jailed a DUI arrest near the intersecon a warrant with a $1,500 tion of Kenosha Road and Justice Road. Kenny Pratte bond. Brandon Edward Huff, 23, of Delta was transported to of Delta was arrested and Delta County Jail. At about 8:50 p.m., a child jailed for alleged defective vehicle, drove motor vehicle was missing near the town while license suspended, of Crawford. The child was failed to present evidence of located prior to deputies’ insurance and unlawful pos- arrival on the scene. session of a Schedule 2 con- June 12: A Delta resident filed a trolled substance.

trespassing complaint about the Delta County Ambulance Service. After speaking to the ambulance crew, deputies determined DCAD was responding to an emergent call in the area and had caused no damage to the reporting party’s property. June 13: Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle in the 7000 block of Peach Valley Road near Delta. It was determined the motorist had run out of fuel. A warrant was issued for Jesse Reed after he failed to return from a two-hour furlough from Delta County Jail. He was released for a mental health evaluation as stipulated by the court, but did not show up for his appointment. He remains at large. Deputies received a report from Adult Protective Services involving an elderly male who had possibly handled a loaded firearm while intoxicated. Deputies responded to an address on Roubideau Canyon Road on a report of trespassers in an abandoned house. The suspect vehicle had left the area when deputies arrived on the scene. June 14: Deputies were advised that a vehicle stolen from an Austin address was being advertised for sale on craigslist. Deputies responded to an assault on 2300 Road, Delta. Contact was made with the parties involved, and neither wanted to pursue charges. The sheriff’s office received a report of a suicidal male at a Delta area address. As a result of a traffic stop near Highway 50 and Ash Mesa Road, Jacob Futrell of Delta was arrested on an outstanding warrant and booked into the Delta County Jail. He was also charged with possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. A female was issued a summons for possession of drug paraphernalia and released from the scene. June 15: Deputies took a report of a stolen cell phone from a Cedaredge address. Deputies responded to Delta County Memorial Hospital to speak with a dog bite victim. June 16: Deputies responded to a report of littering along Rim Rock Road near Hotchkiss.

City sells house on 7th BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The City of Delta has accepted an offer of $194,500 for the house it owns at 1397 E. 7th Street. Two adjoining vacant lots are still listed for sale. The sale was finalized by Delta City Council members at their June 4 meeting. The lots near the intersection of 7th and Pioneer were originally purchased for the purpose of obtaining easements to allow future extension of Pioneer Road to the north. The home has been rented off and on, but has been vacant for some time. The city is also seeking buyers interested in repurposing the city municipal light and power plant, and is contemplating the sale of some parcels adjoining

the golf course. In other business at the June 4 meeting, council considered a proposal from Zachary Kuta, a local Boy Scout. To complete requirements for Eagle Scout, he proposes placing three flag poles at Mountain View Park. The flag poles were originally installed by his troop at the intersection of Highway 50 and Gunnison River Drive, near Arby’s. They were removed during the construction of Confluence Drive and are available for Kuta’s use. In his proposal, Kuta said the three flag poles were originally dedicated to the victims of 9/11 as part of an Eagle Scout project spearheaded by PJ Stamsen. Kuta proposes to dedicate the flag poles to 9/11 victims, as well as first responders. “I think that this project will greatly benefit

Mountain View Park and the city as a whole, seeing as how there are no displays of any form there,” he said. “It will add a piece to the park that can be honored for years to come.” Kuta has enlisted assistance from city staff, local businesses, family members and his troop to complete the project. Council approved a donation of $3,000 for the 4th of July fireworks, commenting the fire department puts on an “awesome” show every year. The name “West Legacy Park” was officially adopted for the pocket park in the 300 block of Main Street. The vote was unanimous, although two council members said some citizens had suggested dropping the West name and using “Legacy Park” as an alternative.

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Grajeda sentenced to 3 years in vehicular homicide On June 11, Delta District Court Judge Steve L. Schultz sentenced Gerardo Grajeda to three years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, plus parole costs and fees in the death of Leonardo Grajeda-Salazar. The death occurred as a result of Grajeda losing control of a 1996

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GMC Yukon SUV. Grajeda was remanded into custody after the sentencing and will receive no credit for time served. On March 11 Grajeda pled guilty to vehicular homicide-reckless driv-

ing, a class 4 felony, and violation of a criminal protection order, a class 1 misdemeanor. The sentences were imposed as the result of a June 5, 2016, car crash near Colorado Highway 65 near milepost 22.56 in Delta

Soper, Gilmore to debate National Popular Vote Bill Will the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC) improve how we elect the President of the United States? Colorado House Representative Matt Soper and Delta County Planning Commissioner Dick Gilmore will debate that very question on June 29, from 1-3 p.m., in the banquet hall of CB’s Tavern at 334 Main Street in Delta. The event — sponsored and hosted by the Libertarian Party of Delta County (LPDCO) — is free to the public and no RSVPs are necessary.

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Recognition of straight A students at Delta Middle School omitted the name of sixth grader Taylor Somers. Congratulations to all DMS students who maintained straight As throughout the school year.

The event will be divided into four segments: opening arguments, rebuttals, public Q&A, and closing arguments. The event will be moderated by Jay Stooksberry, chair of LPDCO, to make certain that each participant is granted equal time, as well maintain a decorum of civility and professionalism. Straw polls will be take place before and after the event to see which debater made the most persuasive argument. Participants are encouraged to bring prepared questions for the Q&A session. For more information about the event, please contact Jay Stooksberry at jstooksberry@gmail. com. On March 15, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 42 into law, officially adopting Colorado’s membership in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). Colorado became the 11th state to sign the compact,

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FROM PAGE A1 county (to Adams County). They lost there and now they are taking it to FERC. We believe they are trying to move as far away from local accountability as possible,” Harman said. Boughey said as TriState shifts to more modern generation and transmission, a consistent environment for rate regulation benefits its members in four states, each of which has different regulatory priorities and requirements. “Similar to many other generation and transmission cooperatives that are subject to rate regulation in multiple states, the board of directors is considering regulation under the FERC, which would provide a single regulator of Tri-State’s rates. “FERC regulation would not lessen the oversight of Tri-State’s rates; in fact for the first time we would be fully rate-regulated. Tri-State would be required to file proposed rates with

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with numerous other members of his family, Deputy district attorney Matthew Magliaro read a letter on behalf of the victims to the judge, extending condolences to the family of GrajadaSalazar for this loss. The loss affected the victim’s, Mr. GrajedaSalazar’s, immediate and extended family. The death is even more tragic as it involved two members of the same family which resulted in the death of GrajedaSalazar. Alcohol and marijuana containers were found on scene. Grajeda did not remain on scene and was picked up by a passerby headed to work, who subsequently called 911. Colorado State Patrol responded to the scene and conducted the investigation. The Cedaredge Fire Department, Delta County Sheriff ’s Department, and Colorado

County. Leonardo GrajedaSalazar, also Grajeda’s uncle, was the only passenger in the vehicle and died at the scene. The victim’s wife and two daughters were present for the sentencing, along

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Farm to school FROM PAGE A1 Gardeners are invited to share their knowledge with program participants. The June schedule includes sessions on pollinator/butterfly gardens, back porch gardening, gardening techniques, sun print garden art, and bees and honey making. Registration information can be found online at http://sites.google.com/ deltaschools.com/farmto school.

which potentially binds the state’s Electoral College votes to the results of national popular vote, as opposed to the statewide polls, for President of the United States. The compact would only go into effect once states representing 270 or more electorates adopt similar pieces of legislation. As of this publication, states representing 189 electoral votes have agreed to the join the NPVIC.

Department of Transportation also responded to the scene. Grajeda declined to provide a statement at the time, or to cooperate with law enforcement. The DNA found at the scene matched that of Grajeda.

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PEOPLE Delta Fine Arts displayed through June IN THE NEWS Yaneli Morales of Delta was among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado during spring 2019 commencement ceremonies May 3-4. She earned a bachelor of arts in psychology.

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The 2019 Delta Fine Arts Guild is showcasing local artists from Delta, Cedaredge, Paonia, Grand Junction and Hotchkiss through June at The Creamery in Hotchkiss. The guild was founded in 1980 and dedicates itself to the promotion of the arts in Delta County and the Western Slope of Colorado. A total of 103 artworks adorn the walls of The Creamery, representing the works of 39 artists. The entries fall into seven categories: water media, acrylic/oil, pastel drawing, photography digital, three dimensional, open media and student. The guest judge, Gayle Gerson, awarded the ribbons June 7. Gerson is a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society and the Western

Federation of Watercolor Societies and the National Collage Society. She teaches mixed-media classes at the Art Center in Grand Junction. She noted that the Creamery Art Center in Hotchkiss “is a wonderful venue to house this diverse show of local talent.” She was also “particularly impressed by the unique ways that people chose to depict

DFA thanks the generous sponsors who gave cash awards to so many artists: Alpine Bank in Delta, Dani Tupper Studio, Meredith Pratt Studio, Mattes and Moore in Cory, Double J Disposal, Daphna Russell Studio, Friends of the North Fork Valley Airport, Black Canyon Camera Club and Bank of Colorado in Hotchkiss. Judging Results

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Anastasia Kenner, “Dinner,” third. Student — Tristian Lackey, “Time For Fish,” first; Micah Lackey (age 8), “Gold Rush,” second; Julianna Kribbs (age 13,) “Barn Door,” third.

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Susan Jochum, “Night Sentry,” second; Chris Kinney, “Daphna the Buffalo,” third. Open media — Steven Marshall, “A Dying Art,” first; Susan Humphrey, “The Lesson,” second;

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“A Dying Art” by Steven Marshall often common themes for Western Colorado, landscapes and wildlife.” She awarded ribbons based on the “technical expertise in the chosen media and the presence of the artist’s soul embedded in the piece.” DFA show chair Linda Aubery and the Delta Fine Arts Club wish to thank Rich Powell of the Creamery for allowing the show to continue through the month of June. Also,

Water media — Dani Tupper, “Fish Bridge,” first; Sheryl Williams, “I’ve Got a Secret,” second; Roxanne Morris, “Contemplation,” third. Acrylic/oil — Joe Millich, “Gray Day,” first; Susan Jochum, “Welcome to Delta,” second; Meredith Pratt, “Riot,” third. Pastel drawing — Barbara J. Allen, “Blossoms in a Jar,” first; Penny Pallister, “Roller Dam Gears,” second; Joann Rosenbaum, “Rose Hips,” third. Photography/Digital — Diane St. Peter, “Reflections of Autumn,” first; Joe Rosenbaum, “Window on the Flatirons,” second; Nolan Thornberry, “Mt. Garfield,” third. Three dimensional — Daphna Russell, “Descending Angel,” first;

Ron and Donna Austion of Delta will celebrate 50 years of marriage on June 21. Ron and Donna were married June 21, 1969, at St. Paul’s Episcopalian Church in Corunna, Mich. Donna is the secretary at St. Luke’s Church and Ron currently serves as mayor of Delta. They have one daughter, Toni Andre, who lives in Delta with her husband Rodney and daughter Aubree. They have

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Donna and Ron Austin two additional grandchildren, Kalie Valderrama of El Cajon, Calif., and Ryan Valderrama, who is serving in the U.S. Navy and is based in Norfolk, Va. They have one greatgrandson, Kaien of El Cajon, Calif. Ron and Donna were longtime members of the Corvette Club in Dan Diego. Since moving to Delta in 2005 they have been active in the community and continue to do all they can to make Delta a better place to live.

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Larry and Glenda Perkins will celebrate their golden anniversary with family Saturday, June 23, in Cedaredge. They were marBrandon and Amanda ried June 22, 1969, in Sullivan of Hotchkiss are Cedaredge. They own and the parents of twins born June 9, 2019, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. Kennedy McKay Sullivan, a girl, weighed 3 pounds, 11 ounces. Her brother, McCoy Drover Sullivan, weighed 4 pounds, 9 ounces.

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Kiwanis, Walmart sponsor summer reading Kiwanis International and Walmart are the major sponsors of the 2019 summer reading program, “A Universe of Stories.” Every summer, Delta County Libraries offers a countywide reading program for all ages, with fun family events and incentives for reading. “This program has always been supportPhoto submitted

From left, Bonnie Bishop, senior librarian and adult services at Delta Library, Hannah Easter, teen services at Delta Library, Kim Champlin, Walmart store manager, Lea Hart, district director, Delta County Libraries, Richard Simmons, vice president of Kiwanis Club of Delta, and Mary Saunders, children’s services, Delta Library.

Bert Williams: The big snowstorm 100 years ago Writer’s note: This is the final of a series of three articles written from a “narrative” by Bert Williams of Delta. Williams was the father of Ralph Williams who resides in Montrose. He wrote about his life and his parents’ life while he was growing up. His father was Walter Julius Williams and his mother was Charlotta Faye Williams. Bert’s narrative was written between 1970 and his death in 1983. He documented many happenings and changes in the Delta area. “In 1919, Delta had the big snow — 47 inches on the level,” wrote Williams. “It was sifting a little snow when I rode my horse to school the morning before Thanksgiving; when I went home that evening the snow was about knee deep. Gunnison was supposed to play football with Delta on Thanksgiving Day but the bonfire and snake dance were both already cancelled.” The Gunnison team arrived by train around 4 p.m. and were met by a Mr. Tyler who ran a transfer business. He drove a rubber-tired bus that could carry 10 to 16 passengers and all their luggage. Tyler met the train morning and evening in order to take passengers to the Delta House Hotel, about the only place in town to accommodate a large group of people. According to Williams, they served good meals. Since Williams was snowed in on his farm for a couple of weeks, he wasn’t sure how the Gunnison crowd did on Thanksgiving 1919, but “took it for granted they had dinner at the Delta House.” He had heard it took a couple of days to get the street opened up so they could get the mile back to the depot in order to take the train back to Gunnison. “That was a queer winter. While Delta, Hotchkiss, Paonia, Crawford, Cedaredge, Eckert, Cory and Grand Junction were buried in snow, Gunnison only had 10 or 12 inches of snow,” wrote Williams. “The college had just started a ski

team and the folks didn’t have enough snow to do any skiing that winter.” Williams interjected some interesting facts about prices, saying that he could buy a pair of Levis for $1.50 or $1.95. “I remember when they got to $1.95 — well, that was highway robbery. By 1960, coveralls were $6.95. “In 1927, I bought a Nash coupe. Boys, that was a snazzy vehicle! It would go up the 4th Street Hill in high gear and it would turn 57 miles per hour on a good road. “You readers might be interested in hearing about some of the roads that people drove on in those days.” In 1924, Bert took his mother to California to visit her mother around Christmas time, driving a 1921 Buick touring car equipped with top and side curtains, electric starter and other extras. Today, it is an easy trip in less than two days; it took the Williams nine days! “The first day we made it to Thompson Springs which was a nice little town in those days,” wrote Williams. “The second day to Price, Utah; the third day to Richfield, Utah. From Price we went south and went over Salinas Pass. It was supposed to be a much better road than over Soldier Summit. “The fourth day to Mesquite, Nev. East of Mesquite, we had to ford a stream. A service station man told us to be sure to take the fan belt off so that the fan wouldn’t throw water on the motor and short it out. “In Nevada the road went across some old dry lakes and it was really nice driving. The fifth day we were some place in Nevada. The sixth day we had the old corduroy road to drive on going over the desert. The road had heavy planks laid cross-wise on the sand, and as long as a person didn’t drive off the end of the planks, it really was a good road, but a person didn’t make too much time. “Two more days and we made it to Santa Barbara where Grandmother Fay lived. Boy, we really

enjoyed that Christmas weather! Grandma even had gas heat back there in those days. “We came home around the first of February. We didn’t have any trouble going or coming and only had to get two new tires on the entire trip. Dad was sure glad to see us drive into the yard.” Wasn’t it interesting the things Williams considered recording and writing about — just everyday things to them at that time, but so interesting to us in this day and age. He must have realized how things would change over a century. Thank you, Ralph Williams, for sharing this “narrative” by your father. I wonder how many other written documents are hiding out there?

The El Pomar Foundation recently approved allocation of $52,750 in grants to 14 San Juan regional nonprofit organizations. The following nonprofits in the Delta County area were recipients of those grants. Community Options, which provides services and support to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray and San Miguel counties received a leadership and service grant of $2,500. Little Sprouts Community Preschool in Cedaredge was awarded a two-year competitive grant in the amount of $5,000. North Fork Valley Public Radio received a regional merit grant of $2,500. The Paonia Public Library Foundation and Friends received a regional merit grant of $2,500.

Ofﬁcer Anthony Jones

The Arts Coalition of Delta County is seeking local artists to show their sculptures, paintings, photography and other artwork at the second annual Art Fair. An opening celebration will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the Delta Elks Lodge. Dinner will be available for $15. For reservations, call 640-6520 or email weldon814162944@yahoo.

com. On July 6 the exhibition will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. In addition to wonderful artwork, wine, cheese and chocolate can be experienced at a cost of $15 per person. Pre-register by phone or email weldon814162944@ yahoo.com.

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moved to Delta shortly after. Jones began his law enforcement career with the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office in April 2008 and spent 10 and a half years patrolling Delta County as a deputy. He obtained specialized training in the areas of DUI (driving under the influence) investigation, report writing, street crimes, FTO (field training officer) development, firearms instructor and many more. Jones has two adult children, a daughter and a son. He enjoys spending his free time on the lake with his boat, watching sports and traveling with his spouse to relax on the beach.

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Anthony Jones II � joins Delta PD II �� Anthony Jones has joined the Delta Police Department as a patrol officer. Jones was raised and attended school in Gunnison. In 2007 he attended the Delta Montrose Technical College Police Academy and

wide kick-off parties the week of June 3 brought hundreds of families to the libraries to register for the program while enjoying ice-cold treats, games, crafts, and even a planetarium experience. Representatives from Kiwanis and Walmart attended the party at Delta Library, handing out popsicles to over 100 participants. Registration for the program is available at any library in Delta County or online at www. deltalibraries.org.

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ed by the community,” says Lea Hart, district director of Delta County Libraries. “We are so grateful to have Kiwanis and Walmart as sponsors this year. Their support has provided us flexibility to develop exceptional programming aimed at engaging more families in reading over the summer.” Tying to this year’s theme, through July, each library is offering a schedule of space-themed events, along with the reading component. County-

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OBITUARIES will be held in Cedaredge at St. Phillip’s Catholic Church on Friday, June 21, at 2 p.m. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

Karen Kerns

Karen Ann Kerns died May 31, 2019, in Grand Junction. She was 79. She was born March 8, 1940, in Denver to Martin and Magdalene Shoeneman. She lived and attended school in Antonito, Roggen and Denver. She attended Lorretta Heights College of Denver. She married James Kerns April 15, 1961, in Denver. They divorced 30 years later. Mrs. Kerns reentered the work force after her youngest son began school. After her retirement in 2004, she relocated to Cedaredge to be with family. She was active in her church. She enjoyed traveling, reading, learning, spending time with family, and community service. She took a fouryear course which led to certification after which she participated in the Blessed Mary Mother of Dominic Community of Cedaredge. She was the vice moderator of the Blessed Mary Mother of Dominic Community of Cedaredge. She also held several positions at St. Phillip’s Parish, such as president of the church council. She is survived by her daughter, Risa of Cedaredge; sons James of Denver, Thom of Grand Junction, and John of Denver; sisters, Michelle and Kristine; brother, Michael; eight grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by siblings, Renee, Jim, and Joel; and grandson, Michael. A celebration of life

Donna Scherer

Longtime Delta resident Donna Sue Scherer died June 7, 2019, at Colorow Care Center in Olathe. She was 86. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 20, at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Inurnment will follow in Mesa View Cemetery in Delta. She was born on June 30, 1932, to David and Nora (Singleton) Vanderhoofven in Liberal, Kan., but spent the first few years in Goodwell, Okla. The family moved from Oklahoma to Delta in 1937. She graduated from Delta High School in 1951. She married Leo Watts in 1954. They lived in Texas and Louisiana before moving back to Delta in 1956. They had one daughter; the marriage ended in divorce in 1970. In 1978, she married Byron Scherer in Delta where they lived until her husband’s death in 1995. Mrs. Scherer worked at Smith’s Dry Cleaners for several years then went to work for Russell Stover Candy in Montrose until her retirement in 1994. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing, crafts,

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baking, growing roses, her church and watching baseball. Mrs. Scherer is survived by daughter, Karen (John) Saltysiak of Delta; brother, David (Marilynn) Vanderhoofven of Delta; sister, Boots Buchanan of Jacksonville, N.C.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Vanderhoofven of Grand Junction; granddaughters, Taina Saltysiak of Denver, Brittney and Francesca Saltysiak; and great-grandson, Tatum Cool of Delta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Scherer; son, Kevin Watts; brother, Merritt Vanderhoofven; and sister, Tina Lue Vanderhoofven. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice. 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 Rae Meagher died May 18, 2019, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 93. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 21, 2 p.m., at the Cedaredge Town Park Pavilion. A memorial and interment service will take place Friday, June 28, 3 p.m., at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M. She was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Vancouver, Canada. 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. Mrs. Meagher and her family lived in numerous places overseas and in the U.S. while her husband was in the United States Air Force. They retired in Albuquerque, N.M., before moving to Colorado in 1994. Mrs. Meagher lived in Cederedge for 24 years and in Delta for the last year of her life. 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 grandchildren, Katie, Wesley, Richard and Edward. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Meagher; brother, Koichi; sisters, Eiko, Tamako, Ryuko; and sonin-law, Donald. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

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Delta resident Wanda Jean Johnson died June 14, 2019, at home. She was 83. At her request, no formal services will be held at this time. Wanda Jean Pyatt was born Jan. 16, 1936, to Charles Pyatt and Lillian Ferry in Thompson Falls, Mo. She was raised there and graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1954. She married Robert Johnson in 1953. While her husband was in the Army they lived in Seattle, Wash. They spent the next 36 years in southern California. She has lived in Delta since 1990. After retiring, the couple traveled extensively, including Branson, Mo., Alaska and Europe. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bob Johnson; son, Rich; sister, Dorothy Lund; brother-in-law, Bill (Nancy) Johnson; and extended family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Colleen; siblings, Ruth Wade, Marcus Pyatt, Charles Pyatt, John Pyatt and Barbara Vincent. Memorial contribu-

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tions may be made to HopeWest, PO Box 24, Delta, CO 81416. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

Bertrand Davignon

Delta resident Bertrand Joseph Davignon died June 11, 2019. He was 89. Services will be held Friday, June 21, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta. The rosary will be held on Thursday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the same location. Mr. Davignon was born in Attleboro, Mass., on July 12, 1929, to Harvey and Marie (Bilodeau) Davignon. He spent his childhood in Attleboro and attended school at the St. Joseph’s Catholic School where he graduated in 1943. He graduated from the St. Levis Catholic College in Canada in 1949. He attended St. Joseph Seminary College before going into the Army in 1952. Mr. Davignon enjoyed playing cards, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Ott) Davignon; brother, Gerard (Lori) Davignon; sons, Daniel Davignon, Vincent Davignon, Mark (Kelly) Davignon, Jonathan (Shelly) Davignon, Eric (Meghan) Davignon; daughters, Marie (Tracy)

Rath, and Elizabeth (Jerett) Bond; 25 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchilden. He was preceded in death by nine siblings and grandchild, Jessica Davignon. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

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Vera Sperry

Former resident Vera Dianne Sperry of Albany, Ore., died June 1, 2019. She was 70. At her request no services will be held. She was born to Lee and Imogene Sperry in Paonia. She grew up on the Sperry family ranch. She graduated from Delta High School in 1967. She went on to receive her associate degree from the University of Albuquerque in 1981. She was an RN for 35 years. She is survived by four children, four grandsons Marsha Mecum and two brothers. Marsha Mecum died at AAsum-Dufour Funerher home June 7, 2019. al Home is handling the She was 66. arrangements. She was born April 19, 1953, in Tribune, Kan., to William and Corrine Harper. She was a hard worker with a strong work ethic. She enjoyed crocheting, spending time with family, and her pet, Trinket. She is survived by Good News Jail & brother, Floyd Harper; sister, Luinda Hull; chil- Prison Ministry, Delta dren, Shaunell Mecum, County Ministerial FelMarcus (Sarah) Mecum, lowship and Charis MinMicah (Jesse) Erickson; istry are hosting an open grandchildren, Kaelob house as an introduction (Kierstyn) Mecum, Brook- to Chaplain Ryan Dyer lynd Erickson, Savan- and his wife Emily. The event will be held nah (Luke) Dibenedetto, McKenna (Chris) Lindley, from 2 to 4 p.m. SunLauren Mecum, Samuel day, June 30, at ChapErickson, Jiavana Angui- lain Dyer’s home church, ano, and Kyan Anguiano; Trinity Reformed Presbyand great-grandchild, terian Church, 2705 Sunnyside Rd., in Montrose. Adeline Mecum. Offerings will be A service will be held at Taylor Funeral Ser- accepted to replace the vices in Delta at 2 p.m., carpeting in the Chapel June 22, followed by of Hope at the Delta Cora celebration of life at rectional Center. Good News Jail & 10102 Hidden Springs Road, Hotchkiss. Flowers Prison Ministry is the or plants may be sent to largest independent supTaylor Funeral Services plier of chaplains for jails 682 1725 Road, Delta, and prisons worldwide.

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Joseph Harold Skinner March 25, 1948 ~ June 10, 2019 We are saddened to announce the passing of Joseph H. Skinner, beloved father and avid outdoorsman, who passed away suddenly at home on June 10, 2019. Joe, a Colorado native, was happiest when he was outdoors and was intimately acquainted with the hunting, fishing, and hiking spots all over western Colorado and the surrounding states. He lived most of his life in Cedaredge and Grand Junction. Joe celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary June 7 with his wife, Linda, and was a dedicated and loving father to his children Amber, Jessica, and Tobias, granddaughter Raina, and sons-in-law Himanshu Sharma and Denis Jozefson. Born in Denver, Colo., on March 25, 1948, Joe was raised by his mother, a registered nurse, and his father, the executive administrator for the Boy Scouts in Colorado. His father instigated the first Boy Scout Jamboree and developed Camp Tahoma in Ward, Colo. In his words, Joe was “born to fish” and as soon as he could walk, his father cultivated in Joe a love for hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking. After his father’s retirement and while he was in middle school, Joe moved to Cedaredge, Colo., where he immersed himself in the outdoors, exploring the streams, lakes, and wilderness throughout and around the Grand Mesa. He graduated from Cedaredge High School in 1966, lettering in four sports, before attending the University of Colorado in Boulder. While a student at CU, Joe met his wife, Linda, when he noticed

the lovely coed wearing hiking boots in class and figured they might have a lot in common. Following his undergraduate studies, Joe worked as a juvenile probation officer for Colorado in Grand Junction, which inspired a keen interest in the law. In 1976, he earned his law degree at University of Colorado. After obtaining his juris doctorate and passing the Colorado bar, Joe worked for the Mesa County District Attorney’s office as a trial deputy before opening a private practice. Throughout his career, Joe focused on land use and zoning issues, and water policy issues. In 1993, he left private law to ultimately manage the trust and financial services departments for Central Bank, which merged with Norwest to become Wells Fargo bank in Grand Junction. When he retired from Wells Fargo in 2005, he was managing all Private Client Services for the Western Slope. After his retirement from Wells Fargo, he re-entered private law practice with James Robb. Most recently, Joe focused on Estate, Trust and Probate matters, serving of counsel for Dufford Waldeck Milburn and Krohn. Joe was a certified mediator and dedicated many hours pro bono

to public service and community betterment, including serving as a soccer coach for all three of his children. He was recognized for these acts of community service by the local Chamber of Commerce, which named him Citizen of the Year in 2008. In his later years, he also taught business law at Colorado Mesa University, served as a Trustee for the University, and became a co-columnist with his wife for eight years for the Grand Junction Free Press. With his dog, Ziva, a certified therapy dog, he visited many Grand Junction elder care centers. Joe loved story telling and creative writing, recently finishing a book about his lifelong love affair with the Gunnison Gorge. Most mornings he could be found practicing Tai Chi religiously. He loved to travel and had caught fish on three continents. On the eve of his death, he and Linda made travel arrangements for their next fishing trips in Michigan and Wisconsin. Instead, he has gone on to fish the waters of the universe. He believed deeply in the importance of family, nature, community, education, and equality. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Eureka Math and Science Center, Colorado Riverfront Commission, Riverside Education Center, Colorado West Land Trust, or the Western Colorado Writers’ Forum. A celebration of Joe’s life well lived will take place on Monday, June 24, at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1425 5th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Paid obituary

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Ginny Wise to perform at chapel Ginny Wise Family and Friends will perform at Cedaredge Chapel of the Cross on Sunday, June 30 at 4 p.m. Admission is by donation. Ginny has a bachelor of science degree in music performance on the clarinet and will be playing a variety of classical, popular and jazz songs, accompanied by Sharon Clark. Some of the pieces are arranged by Anthony Wise of LoBrass Productions. Joining her will be Angie Wise from Seattle and Al and Jo Smith, Bruce Josh, and Jeff Wise from Cedaredge.

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Kokopelli Bells will perform at Cedaredge Chapel of the Cross on Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Kokopelli Bells is a 15member group based in Grand Junction. Directed by Kathy Joseph, the group is comprised of members from various area churches who enjoy the challenge of playing a diverse and robust repertoire of handbell music. For information contact https://www.facebook.com/KokopelliBells.

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Blue Sage gala celebrates diverse music programs

Artistic director and Fork Community Chorus, pianist Susan Ellinger family matinee series, performs late works for evening concert series, solo piano by Johannes free student tickets to all Brahms in a gala event events, artistic outreach celebrating and benefit- into public schools and ing the Blue Sage music with the Valley Youth Montrose Kayak and program’s diverse offer- Orchestra. Surf presents free river ings, including the North The event begins at surfing demo nights at the Montrose Water Sports Park every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning June 19 through The Montrose Ama- The event which is open Aug. 7. Bring your own gear, such as wetsuit, teur Radio Club will to the public is a display helmet and personal flo- participate in the nation- of ham radio’s ability to tation device if you have wide Field Day on Satur- provide communications it. If you do not have your day and Sunday, June 22 completely independent own gear, some wetsuits and 23 on Sunset Mesa. of infrastructure such as are available, first come basis. MKS provides surfboards, PFDs and helmets. Closed toe footwear is mandatory; booties/old lace-up sneakers are fine. Typically for ages 10 and up, participants must know how to swim. Stop by the shop at 18 South The Black Canyon telescope viewing with Maple Avenue in down- Astronomical Society local experts (weather town Montrose for more in cooperation with the permitting). Learn about information, or call 970- Grand Mesa National and see Jupiter, the 249-8730. Forest will present an Milky Way, star clusters, evening of star gazing nebulae, and distant galon Saturday, June 22, axies using telescopes Grand Mesa Visitor Cen- and giant binoculars. The ter, 20090 Baron Lake event is free and open to the public. For updates Drive, Cedaredge. A program inside the call 970-856-4153 or 856visitor center will begin 7716 or visit http://black at 8:15 p.m., followed by canyonastronomy.com/ Bittersweet Highway will perform at Cedaredge Chapel of the Cross at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Bittersweet Highway is the singer-songwriter duo of Rene’ Janiece and Wayne McKinzie. Their music rises from the fringes, in place and in style. It crosses genres and blends the sounds that have influenced these two as individuals, combining to create something strikingly original. Bittersweet Highway’s relaxed and intimate rapport with each other and their audience allows for a wonderfully interactive experience that speaks to Photo by Joyce Tanihara the journeys of the heart, An image of the night sky from Grand Mesa. The the bitter and the sweet Black Canyon Astronomical Society will host an that are scattered along evening of star gazing on June 22 at the Grand the road of life. Mesa Visitor Center.

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7 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Blue Sage. Tickets are available online at bluesage.org. Soprano Abigail Fischer and special guest, tenor Jason Slayden, will perform songs by Wagner and Duparc.

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power lines, cell phones or internet. According to Kathy Joslin, president of the club, “This ability to provide communications can be extremely important during emergencies. Hams provided essential communications following disastrous storms and other crises that make normal communications impossible. Hams can be on the air during an emergency if they have only their radio, a car battery, and a length of wire.” To reach Field Day drive west on West Main Street, turn left on Chipeta Drive and then turn left again onto Sunset Mesa. Climb the hill and look for the antennas on the north end of the Mesa. For hams visiting the site the talk-in frequency is the Cedaredge Repeater of 147.195+, tone: 107. “We will be ready to operate by noon on Saturday and will continue to operate until noon on Sunday. Saturday afternoon would be a great time to pay us a visit and see ham radio in action. There will even be an opportunity for nonhams to get on the air,” said Joslin. The Montrose Amateur Radio Club was founded in 1956 and is affiliated with the American Radio Relay League, the national organization for amateur radio. For more information contact Lew French at 970-4176142 or visit http://www. arrl.org/field-day.

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DMEA annual meeting set for June 20 On Thursday, June 20, Delta-Montrose Electric Association members will take over Hotchkiss High School for the co-op’s annual meeting. However, calling it a meeting doesn’t quite do the event justice this year, because DMEA has planned a night of true family fun — a magician, live music, carnival games, face painting, and more. The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 20 at Hotchkiss High School, 438 Bulldog Street. The fun kicks off at 5 p.m.

with a free grilled dinner of local bratwursts from Hotchkiss Meats with all the fixin’s, plus pie for dessert. At this time, members who haven’t already voted in DMEA’s 2019 board election can also cast their vote. Also during dinner, members can

enjoy a magic show by Ty Gallenbeck, who has performed on the popular television show America’s Got Talent and in Las Vegas. The voting polls will close at 6 p.m. sharp, and a short business meeting will be held until 7 p.m. Co-op CEO, Jasen Bronec

Commissioners thank Thunder Mountain Wheelers BY ANNETTE BRAND Staff Writer

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dated June 7 stated: The Delta Board of Commissioners wants to extend our sincerest appreciation for the contributions the Thunder Mountain Wheelers made in cleaning up the North Delta Adobes on Colorado Public Lands Day, May 18. Because of your efforts, four roll-off dumpsters were filled with over 10,000 pounds of trash from the adobes. It is because of organizations like the Thunder Mountain Wheelers, who go above and beyond to help ensure that our public lands and trails are maintained and groomed, that our public lands remain open for recreation in Delta County.

and board president Bill Patterson will report on the co-op’s activities over the past year. Members will also have the opportunity to ask questions. After that, the real family fun kicks off. Members will head out to the Bulldog Stadium practice field for live music by Neon Sky. There will be a kid’s carnival complete with cotton candy, balloon ani-

mals, games, and great prizes. Carnival games include putt-putt, darts, ring toss, and more for kids to play. Kids can redeem their game tickets at the prize booth to win toys, plus have an opportunity to win one of the grand prizes — a Monster Jam Grave Digger batterypowered rider or a Pink Polaris battery-powered rider.

Members are encouraged to bring their own chairs, and the first 300 to register at the event will also receive a festival blanket so they can enjoy the music on the lawn. More information about DMEA’s annual election and annual meeting can be found online at www.dmea. com, by emailing becky. mashburn@dmea.com or by calling 877-687-3632.

Delta Housing Authority to skip CDBG grant application BY ANNETTE BRAND Staff Writer

The Delta Housing Authority has recommended to the Board of County Commissioners that the Delta Housing Authority (DHA) not reapply for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for 20202022. Commissioners unanimously agreed to support that recommendation. DHA plans to finish out its current grant year, attempting to complete as many projects as possible before year end. DHA has a 30-loan allotment for 2019. DHA will not approve any new loans after Sept. 30, and will finish current rehabilitation work before Dec. 31. The CDBG program assists in the rehabilitation of single family owner-occupied housing. The program offers loans up to $24,999, with interest rates between 0% and 4%, to income qualified homeowners to perform a broad range of rehabilitation work.

The program is offered in Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Gunnison and Hinsdale counties. In the 1980s through mid-1990s, the City of Delta ran the program. In 1996 West Central Housing Development Organization was created to provide owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and down payment assistance loans in the sixcounty region. In January 2005 West Central Housing filed for bankruptcy. In 2006 DHA took over management of the revolving loan fund bank accounts, the owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and down payment assistance program. In the past, Colorado Division of Housing reimbursed DHA for the entire program management cost. Now Colorado Division of Housing pays only when a new loan is closed. If not all allotted loans are closed, DHA ends up paying for personnel and administrative costs. The financial risk lies with DHA.

In the last few years the Housing Rehab Program fell short and DHA had to offset the program with Housing Authority funds. State Division of Housing provides very little staff training and has high reporting requirements. Montrose County is not willing to financially support the program. Several other counties have considered opting out of the program in past years. DHA plans to keep the rehab specialist on staff until April 30, 2020, to wind down the rehab program, develop an inventory system and perform inspections for the voucher program. DHA will notify the Delta County Housing Task Force about the change. Regarding loan servicing, DHA still confers with the state and Delta County to determine who will service the loans and to determine whether the state is willing to pay a $15 servicing fee required for each loan.

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Bob Lario and Linda Lario, owners of RE/MAX Mountain West, were presented the REALTOR® Emeritus Award June 12 at the Delta County Board of REALTORS® monthly membership meeting. The REALTOR® Emeritus designation is the most prestigious and highest honor that can be bestowed on a member by

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the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTORS® who has maintained membership in the National Association for a cumulative period of 40 years and has served in a leadership position at the local, state or national levels is eligible for this award. Not all real estate professionals are REALTORS®, a trademarked term which specifically identifies someone as a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and one who pledges to abide by a strict code of ethics and standards of practice. In a letter written to Bob and Linda, the National Association of REALTORS® president, John Smaby wrote, “We are keenly aware that the long and faithful service, for which you are being honored, reflects myriad

efforts and activities on behalf of the Association or Association of REALTORS®, of which you have been a member. We know the leadership effort that is exerted by REALTORS® as they serve on committees, as officers and directors of associations, and in many civic activities that are connected with membership in an Association of REALTORS®.” The Colorado Association of REALTORS® chair, Justin Knoll and chief executive officer, Tyrone Adams, added their congratulations in writing stating, “We feel very fortunate to have DCBOR [Delta County Board of REALTORS®] members who have remained dedicated and active as a REALTOR®. On behalf of the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, we want to congratulate them.”

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At their June 11 meeting commissioners Don Suppes, Mark Roeber and Mike Lane awarded bids for equipment and engineering services. For Road and Bridge District No. 1, the bid of $149,985 was awarded to MHC Kenworth of Grand Junction for a tandem axle end dump truck. The amount budgeted was $150,000. The bid for a motor grader for Road and Bridge District No. 3 was awarded to Wagner Equipment Company

of Grand Junction for $263,433. The amount budgeted for the motor grader was $240,000, but the trade-in value is expected to bring it in at budget. The bid for engineering services related to final plans and schematics for a river access, parking area, gravel boat ramp and rock river structure at the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss was awarded to Odisea of Paonia, Jeff Ruppert, principal, in the amount of $12,500. The services will be funded from the Conservation Trust Fund.

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CHC sues county over seismic project STAFF REPORT

Citizens for a Healthy Community has filed a lawsuit against Delta County Commissioners and the Delta County Planning Department. The complaint alleges planning staff violated the county’s Specific Development regulations in reviewing and entering into a development agreement on two specific development applications by Gunnison Energy to conduct three-dimensional seismic testing operations in the Iron Point and Trail Gulch areas northeast of Paonia. Paonia-based CHC is a grassroots nonprofit formed in 2009 in response to resident concerns over risks of largescale oil and gas development. In a complaint filed June 12 in Delta County District Court, CHC alleges that the county did not follow its own specific development regulations in entering into an agreement with GE, and that the planning department deemed the applications to be complete, “despite the absence of information required by law.” CHC asks the court to determine whether county planning staff improperly processed and approved the applications. The roughly 30-squaremile project areas include the Turner, West Muddy, Hubbard, Terror and Clear Fork water sheds and critical habitat for endangered cutthroat trout and Canada lynx. Delta County’s review was limited to private land within the project area. Because seismic testing is set to begin in June, CHC also filed a temporary restraining order to prevent the county

from enforcing its regulations, said CHC interim executive director Natasha Léger. It was necessary, said Léger, because if the project continues “there will be irreparable harm.” The public learned about the projects after elk hunters alerted conservation groups last fall of surveying for dynamite-based seismic exploration in the area. At a March 11 county meeting to determine if the applications can proceed administratively, the BoCC determined that they contained sufficient information to comply with county regulations and authorized planning staff to enter into development agreements with the applicant. CHC responded by filing an appeal of the decision. As first reported on social media by the Delta County Citizen Report, on June 11, commissioners voted unanimously to deny CHC’s appeal. Gunnison-based attorney Chris Mochulsky filed the complaint on behalf of CHC. At a June 6 special meeting of the BoCC to consider CHC’s appeal, Mochulsky explained that CHC is not addressing the board to argue that the seismic projects can’t go forward; rather he argued that the county’s approval process was flawed and that the applicant failed to provide the county with specific information. That information includes an assessment of geological hazard within one-half mile of the project area and a plan for mitigating those hazards; information on ground water hydrology as required under the county’s Specific Development Regulations; and that

Paonia fire department to sell Cherry Days buttons A longstanding Cherry Days tradition, the Paonia Volunteer Fire Department, joined by members of the Paonia High School volleyball team, will hit the street the evening of Thursday, June 27, to sell Cherry Days

buttons. Proceeds from the event benefit the PHS volleyball program. As fire trucks make their way through town, sirens will signal to residents to come out and purchase buttons and make a donation to the volleyball team.

the applications contain no information on local geology or hydrologic conditions “such as groundwater content and groundwater levels.” Without that information, CHC alleges in its complaint, there is no assurance that “the use and

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rural organizations; local nonprofits and agencies presented their community strengthening work in panels and roundtables. Networking was a key theme of the event. Local organizations met with statewide funders face-to-face, discussing the funder’s grantmaking goals, and even had the opportunity to make a financial ask to funders. Western Slope community members from all over the region made new connections with fellow change-makers at RPD’s many networking opportunities. In 1989, only three percent of grants from Colorado’s private funding community were awarded outside of the Front Range, according to research conducted at the time by CRC. In response, the Anschutz Family Foundation initiated the Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days program in partnership with CRC as

to CHC’s allegations. Casselberry said GE did provide mapping of geologic hazards and a brief analysis of its proposal to mitigate geological hazards with its application. She explained that the BoCC CHC LAWSUIT TO B2

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Cyclists with Ride the Rockies pedal toward Hotchkiss the morning of June 13. The scene at the park in Hotchkiss was surprisingly mellow Saturday afternoon as riders ﬁltered in after the 65-mile long ride over McClure Pass. Music started at noon with Tony Zane giving the crowd a taste of mellow blues. The crowd livened up after a bit of rehydration and business was brisk at the beer garden in the afternoon. There was pasta on offer, pizza and baked goods to fortify the riders. Nathan Sponseller, the president of the Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce, which helped pull off the event with the organizers, got the feedback from one rider that the stop in Hotchkiss was “by far the best stop on the ride ... times ten!”

Town of Paonia to revisit new fencing ordinance BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

When it comes to tall fences, Paonia trustees want to be good neighbors. At the June 11 board meeting trustees voted to revisit the fencing ordinance it adopted in January after two individu-

Rural Philanthropy Days affects change in the region For 27 years, local communities have worked to coordinate Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) in partnership with Community Resource Center (CRC), Anschutz Family Foundation and statewide grantmakers. Last week, Community Resource Center hosted its Rural Philanthropy Days Conference on the Western Slope, bringing together community members and statewide funders for three days of development and learning. Although the conference was hosted in the North Fork Valley, community members from all over the region, including Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa and Pitkin counties attended. The conference included many opportunities for learning alongside peers. Participants attended trainings on fund development, grantwriting, civic engagement and many more topics relevant to

maintenance of irrigation infrastructure will go uninterrupted.” At the June 6 special hearing on the appeal, Delta County community and economic development director Elyse Casselberry responded

a way to encourage Front Range foundations to travel to and become better acquainted with different rural regions in the state. More than 350 people attended this year’s Western Slope RPD. That would not have been possible without the planning and support of the Western Slope Steering Committee, event volunteers from the region, and the towns of Hotchkiss and Paonia. In addition, CRC credited the many sponsors statewide whose support made the conference so triumphant. CRC creates opportunities, tools and strategies to develop nonprofits and community groups to strengthen Colorado. It believes in the power of the nonprofit sector to affect change and support thriving communities and envisions a strong and sustainable nonprofit sector leading the state toward a more just future.

als complained that it’s too restrictive. Since it wasn’t an agenda item, residents Debbie Spiegel and Pam Jackson spoke during the “Visitors” portion of the meeting. Spiegel, who has owned a corner lot in town for about two and a half years, said she represents other corner lot owners in asking trustees to “Please consider looking at alternatives so that we can arrive at a reasonable ordinance that’s safe for motorists, pedestrians, and also is user-friendly to property owners.” The problem, she said, “is that transparent fences are treated the same way as solid fences.” Ordinance 2019-02, “Fences, Hedges, & Walls,” was adopted in January and replaces an existing ordinance. (Until it’s codified, the new ordinance is published in town code under “Adopted Ordinances Not Yet Codified”). It limits the height of fences located on the street side of properties in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential zones to four feet, or 48 inches, and rear fences, hedges or walls cannot exceed six feet. But on corner lots, fences, hedges and walls are limited to 36 inches, which is six inches lower than the previous ordinance; they must remain at that height for a minimum of 30 feet on either side of the corner. When the 2019 ordinance was adopted, the 36-inch limit was intended to provide a clear line of sight for drivers and pedestrians. “At 42 inches, as

low as some cars are, that can affect sightlines,” blocking sight of oncoming traffic, especially at alleyways and corners, said administrator Ken Knight in recommending changes to the board. When Spiegel got a dog last January she approached the town for guidance and was told that if she wanted a taller fence she’d have to apply for a variance. Under town code, a variance application costs $250 and must go before the board of appeals. Under the new ordinance a $50 fee is required for the building inspector to review fence plans to ensure they comply with the International Building Code. Spiegel said she would like the town to consider re-writing the ordinance to allow for taller fences if they’re transparent. “The reason I want a fence is because I have a big dog,” she said. Realizing that loose dogs are a safety issue, a 36-inch fence, “will not contain a dog, which is my whole point for putting up a fence.” Jackson said she wants to erect a wrought iron fence, which would also require a variance. Showing trustees and town staff photos of another wrought iron fence in town to illustrate how transparent they are, she asked that the law be “more reasonable” and distinguish between solid and transparent materials. The fencing ordinance will come before the board as early as the June 25 meeting. Agendas are posted prior to meetings at www.townofpaonia. com, and at Town Hall.

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Last week’s Rural Philanthropy Days included opportunities for grant seekers and grant-makers to interact during roundtable discussions. Eighty-ﬁve percent of those attending were from community groups which were seeking grant funds. Sixty grant-makers were on hand representing a variety of funding organizations.

The North Fork Ambulance Association invites all its past volunteers and crew members to attend a 50th anniversary celebration on June 30 at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss. The celebration will include a presentation on the organization’s transition from a member-based nonprofit organization to a special taxing district. Delta County commissioner Don Suppes will emcee the event. Presentations will be

given on both the North Fork Ambulance Auxiliary and the Health Services District and how the two organizations are moving forward. Since it formed in 1969 the organization has trained hundreds of volunteers over the years, said former executive director Kathy Steckel. “We’d like to honor the past crew members. If you have volunteered for North Fork Ambulance at any point in the past 50 years, please come.”

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the BoCC doesn’t have opment agreements on that authority to deny devel- state or federal lands or to regulate activities or impacts for which no performance standards have been adopted. She also said its authority is preempted by federal or state law. Following an executive session with county attorney John Baier, board chair Don Suppes said commissioners have three options: grant the appeal, deny the appeal, or take the information under consideration and make a decision at the June 11 meeting. “I have heard nothing in the hearing for (CHC) BUYTICKm ONLINE WINNERANNOIKED: to reverse the decisions FRIDAY,AUGUST30th @3pm @KVll=.ORG made so far,“ said Supor call 970-527-4866 ONLY3999 TICKEDAVAllABll pes. “I have spent time looking at our codes one ticket=$20 three tickets= $50 and Gunnison Energy’s application for specific development. The code has been followed by our staff.” A hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Delta County Courthouse.

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Taylor Nagel of Michigan, left, and Cory “Mr. Oz” Mroz, of Paonia, organized the Brushmasters Getaway for pinstripe artists at Wisehart Springs in Paonia. The sign was created over the weekend by Nagel and artists from Florida, Ireland and Australia.

Brushmasters Getaway returns to Paonia area resident Cory Mroz brought the first getaway to Paonia. That year, Mroz, Nagel and other artists created the 8X16 “Welcome to Paonia” sign now permanently displayed on Highway 133 adjacent to the Redwood Arms Motel. Mroz, AKA “Mr. Oz,” has been involved in the automotive paint industry for 17 years. Known internationally for his designs, his work has been featured on the Discovery Channel show, “American Chopper” and in numerous publications. Most recently he won Best Paint in an Abu Dhabi show. Mroz said that growing up he was fascinated by the big, colorful signs that greeted his family as they traveled from town to town. Coming home to Paonia and seeing the sign, said Mroz, “is awesome. It’s surreal to know

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About 50 pinstripe artists, sign painters and airbrush artists came from as far away as Ireland and Australia to attend the third annual Brushmasters Getaway at Wisehart Springs in Paonia. “We’re just here to learn about lettering and meet other artists and make connections,” said artist and co-organizer Taylor Nagel, who traveled from Michigan to attend the getaway. The first getaway was held at Wisehart Springs in 2017 and attracted more than 100 artists. Last year the event was held in Kentucky. “It just wasn’t the same feel as in Paonia,” said Nagel. “The facility is beautiful, the view is beautiful. We just love it here.” Pinstripe artist and part-time North Fork

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Hotchkiss High honor roll The following students were named to honor roll at Hotchkiss High School for the second semester of the 2018-19 school year: Freshmen 4.0 and Above Audren Borgman Karlie Egging Coulson Hollembeak Justin Mattison Paityn Oetker Ben Rodriguez Mordeci White 3.3-3.9 Kayla Allred Pablo Camacho Kailynn Carpenter Ahna Guy Dana Hart Lottie Hollembeak Izzi Houseweart

Rachel Leaton Esmeralda Lozano Vianney Mendoza Bailey Miller Indigo Miller-Barnes Carter Neff Blaine Peebles Parker Pene Julia Pinon Isaac Rung Sophomores 4.0 and Above Adair Ela Amelia Hickam Adam Smith Isabella Spano Ian Van Horn

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West Elk Healthy Summer Kick-Off happens June 22 Page Osborn, clinics manager for the West Elk Clinics, has been here just 10 short months but has wasted no time in making the community her home. “It truly is an honor to be providing healthcare services to such a deserving community,” said Osborn. Recently, Osborn has been busy beating the streets and talking to people about the first annual West Elk Healthy Summer Kick-Off. The event

Bakers sought to showcase cherries The Paonia Cherry Days baking contest will take place July 4 in Paonia Town Park. Bring your “cherry” item to the Cherry Days Booth in Paonia Town Park from noon to 12:30. Judging will begin at 12:35. Winners will be announced at 1 p.m. from the Cherry Days Booth. Cash will be awarded for first-fourth places. Please use a disposable container. Please no alcohol or edibles in your baked goods. The Cherry Days Committee will keep, and for a donation, make the baked goods available to the public. For details of the baking contest and 4th of July activities visit PaoniaCherryDays.com or call Esther Kinser at 970-270-3127.

happens from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Hotchkiss clinic. “I have been trying to talk to everyone I can and get the communities excited,” said Osborn. “There are so many wonderful people and resources and I want to bring them all together with an emphasis on health and safety education.” Osborn, who has spearheaded similar health events in Arizona, suggested the summer kickoff. “I love doing things like this and I think it is so important for a community to come together with a health and community education mindset.” The event fits perfectly with the hospital’s vision to be a vital force driving the ongoing improvement of our community’s health and well-being. Every vendor has been asked to have a health-related demonstration, giveaway or educational piece. The event will include booths from different departments at Delta County Memorial Hospital, an art exhibit by the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, prescription drug takeback, opioid education, nonperishable food drive, a food vendor and many more local partners. “We are really excited to be having the Hotchkiss Fire District bring with them two fire trucks (one brand new) for everyone to see, and the crime scene trailer from the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office open to the public

Dementia topic of June 20 talk “Dementia Normal: Adapting to Physiological Changes of the Brain,” a tough talk on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other related diseases, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Paonia Library. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by A Little Help, the session is geared toward caregivers, family members and those who have received

for tours,” says Osborn. One of the clinic providers, Dr. Mathews and her husband will play music for part of the time. Parking for this event will be at the Delta County Fairgrounds. “And I want to let everyone know, this is just the first annual. There is just so much more to come in the future and only room to grow.” Space is limited. For more information, call Osborn at 970-872-1408.

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a diagnosis of dementia. Dr. Jess Deegan will lead the presentation. A professor of psychology, Deegan is also a caregiver for his wife, who has Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. He also facilitates numerous caregiver support groups in Delta County. Participants will learn about the signs and symptoms of, and coping and survival skills related to dementia.

Clark Avenue hearing set for June 26 The Paonia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, to consider a major subdivision application by Lynn Mattingly. The subdivision is proposed on the 100 block of Clark Avenue. The application is available for review at

Paonia Town Hall during regular business hours. Those wishing to comment but are unable to attend can submit comments at Town Hall, mail them to PO Box 460, Paonia, 81428, or email to paonia@townofpaonia. com. Comments should be submitted by July 3.

June 24 KPP dinner benefits World Music The Kids’ Pasta Project dinner for Monday, June 24 will be held at Edesia Community Kitchen, 395 Clark Ave. Proceeds from the dinner benefit the 2019-20 World Music in Paradise concert series. World Music in Paradise is a collaboration between musician David Alderdice and The Paradise Theatre. In addition to six evening concerts at the Paradise, the program offers fun matinee concerts for kids, educational music workshops, a music recital, and in-school

music outreach programs. A new offering this season, which opens in September, is a four-class rhythm study and hand drumming workshop. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $16 for adults, $8 for kids, and includes a pasta dinner made and served by KPP kids Also included are bread, green salad and fruit crisp. A silent auction and live music by David Alderdice and Friends are included. For reservations, visit kids pastaproject.org or call 250-6836.

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Plaza wall dedication July 4 Dedication of the new wall at Paonia Town Park for 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Miners Plaza memorial is tentatively scheduled July 4, immediately following the Cherry Days parade and ahead of opening ceremonies at Howard Berkman Stage. The dedication was originally scheduled for Memorial Day, but had to be moved due to a delay in completion of engraving by Morris Monument in Delta. A total of 119 submissions for the wall, or enough to fill 65% of available surface or eight of 11 panels, have been received, according to committee member Dave Bradford. Following the dedication, additional names may be added in fall or spring, based on availability of space. Once the dedication is complete, additional names may be added Photo submitted to the wall, depending on availability of space. Names will be added Week three of Paonia Library’s summer concert twice a year, in fall and series is Bittersweet Highway, a singer-songspring. writer duo from Cedaredge. Living and travelThose interested in ing along the edges of America, Rene’ Janiece submitting a name can and Wayne McKinzie’s music rises from the contact Paonia Town fringes, in place and in style. It crosses genres Hall at 527-4101. More and blends the sounds that have inﬂuenced information, a flyer, can these two as individuals, combining to create be found at www.townof something strikingly original. It is no wonpaonia.com/town-parkder they call their brand of music “Bordermemorial-wall-comingland Americana.” Live, Bittersweet Highway’s soon/ relaxed and intimate rapport with each other and their audience allows for a wonderfully interactive experience that speaks to the journeys of the heart, the bitter and the sweet that are scattered along the road of life. Music Blues-rock guitar wizbegins in the amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. Tuesard, vocalist and songday, June 25. Picnic and take-out dinners are writer Tinsley Ellis will welcome. The show will move indoors if necgive a free performance essary, so come rain or shine!

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Lifelong Crawford residents Jerre and Kathy Little were crowned king and queen of Pioneer Days. The couple has deep roots in Crawford, where they attended school. They both graduated from Paonia High School. They married in Paonia July 24, 1971. Jerre’s mother lived in Maher where she was postmaster for 24 years. Locals joked that he was the “Mayor of Maher.” Jerre spent his younger years at the Allyn Ranch where his father worked. He retired ﬁve years ago from the coal industry and is a member of the American Legion in Crawford. Kathy Little’s family arrived in Crawford in the 1890s. She is the daughter of Oscar and Wanda (Ankenman) Collins and grew up on the family ranch on Clear Fork. She has worked at the Crawford Library for 35 years.

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at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, as part of The Mad Dog Summer Concert Series in Crawford. Ellis’ latest Alligator Records release, “Winning Hand,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Since his first Alligator album 30 years ago, Ellis has established himself as a bona fide worldwide guitar hero. The Chicago Sun-Times says, “It’s hard to overstate the raw power of his music.” Armed with his signature molten licks, melodic riffs and rousing, intense solos, Ellis, as his legions of fans will attest, is among the blues world’s best loved, hardest working and most well-traveled statesmen. Over the course of his career, Ellis has shared

Learn about sales tax proposal to fund law enforcement Informative presentations about the “Back the Badge” initiative are being held throughout Delta County. The Back the Badge team is asking voters to support all Delta County law enforcement agencies by approving a 1 percent sales tax increase specifically earmarked for countywide law enforcement. The Back the Badge team reports the modest tax increase would increase services provided to citizens and improve existing services. Presentations are scheduled Wednesday, June 19, at Paonia Town Hall; Thursday, June 20, at Heritage Hall on the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss; and Monday, June 24, at the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center in Cedaredge. All presentations begin at 6 p.m. and will run about an hour.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Joshua Parsons of Hotchkiss and Taylor Plymale of Paonia were among those who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado during spring 2019 commencement ceremonies May 3-4. Parsons earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and a bachelor of arts in communication studies. Plymale earned a bachelor of science degree in sport and exercise science.

stages with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Otis Rush, Willie Dixon, The Allman Brothers, Leon Russell, Son Seals, Koko Taylor, Albert Collins and many others. Whether he’s on stage with his own band or jamming with artists like Buddy Guy, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule or Wide-

spread Panic, he always plays with grit, soul and unbridled passion. Back home on Alligator Records with his new album and a massive live tour in the works, Tinsley Ellis is ready to prove again that whenever he picks up a guitar, he’s playing with a winning hand.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Ideas for summer fun for families BY STACEE DELISLE Director, A Kidz Clinic

Though school is out and summer has arrived, A Kidz Clinic is still open to meet your healthcare needs. We want parents and children to have happy and healthy summer vacations full of good times and priceless memories. Summer vacation can be a magical time for families. Road trips, vacations, playing outdoors, camping, hiking and the list goes on and on. While those big summer events are amazing, they are often equally costly. We want parents and youth to remember that there are plenty of low-cost ways to enjoy the summer. So put down your electronic devices as we have some creative ideas to help you make the most out of summer. Your friendly Kidz Clinic staff recommends

the following: visit your local library, draw with sidewalk chalk, star gaze, explore nature, go berry picking, start a game of tag in the park, build an obstacle course, visit the Grand Mesa, ask your local library about checking out a state park pass, use painters tape to make a race track, play with a dog, make a scavenger hunt, finger paint, have a picnic, make stove-top s’mores or homemade popsicles, play hide and seek, enjoy a salad, read a book in the shade of a tree, do yoga, ride a bike, run through the sprinklers, attend the local fairs, or take a run. There are endless ways to have a fun and healthy summer and we invite you to follow us on social media for more summer fun ideas. Regardless of your summer plans, we want to remind you of a few

things so that you and your child stay healthy and safe while having fun. 1. Use sunscreen. Use sunscreen. Use sunscreen. 2. Wear a bike helmet. It’s important. We recommend covering it with stickers because stickers are cool. Stop by our office and show us that you follow our social media and we will give you a sticker for your bike helmet. 3. Stay hydrated. Carry a water bottle. Water is essential and staying hydrated on hot summer days is a must. 4. Remember to take and wear your life vest when taking advantage of water activities. 5. Always go places with a partner; never alone. 6. Add movement into your day, you will feel better physically and mentally.

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Lack of sleep linked to greater heart disease risk In recent years, numerous studies have shown that people who don’t get enough sleep are at greater risk of stroke and heart attack. A new University of Colorado Boulder study, published in the journal Experimental Physiology, helps explain why. It found that people who sleep fewer than 7 hours per night have lower blood levels of three physiological regulators, or microRNAs, which influence gene expression and play a key role in maintaining vascular health. The findings could potentially lead to new, non-invasive tests for sleep-deprived patients concerned about their health, the authors said. “This study proposes a new potential mechanism through which sleep influences heart health and overall physiology,” said senior author Christopher DeSouza, a professor of Integrative Physiology. Despite recommendations by the American Heart Association that people get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night, about 40 percent of adults in

the United States fall short. Overall, the average American’s sleep duration has plummeted from 9 hours nightly to 6.8 hours nightly over the past century. In another recent study, DeSouza’s group found that adult men who sleep 6 hours per night have dysfunctional endothelial cells — the cells that line blood vessels — and their arteries don’t dilate and constrict as well as those who get sufficient sleep. But the underlying factors leading to this dysfunction aren’t well known. MicroRNAs are small molecules that suppress gene expression of certain proteins in cells. The exact function of circulating microRNAs in the cardiovascular system, and their impact on cardiovascular health is receiving a lot of scientific attention, and drugs are currently in development for a variety of diseases, including cancer, to correct impaired microRNA signatures. “They are like cellular brakes, so if beneficial microRNAs are lacking, that can have a big

impact on the health of the cell,” said DeSouza. For the new study, which is the first to explore the impact of insufficient sleep on circulating microRNA signatures, DeSouza and his team took blood samples from 24 healthy men and women, age 44 to 62, who had filled out questionnaires about their sleep habits. Half slept 7 to 8.5 hours nightly; half slept 5 to 6.8 hours nightly. They measured expression of nine microRNAs previously associated with inflammation, immune function or vascular health. They found that people with insufficient sleep had 40 to 60 percent lower circulating levels of miR-125A, miR-126, and miR-146a, (previously shown to suppress inflammatory proteins) than those who slept enough. “Why 7 or 8 hours seems to be the magic number is unclear,” said DeSouza. “However, it is plausible that people need at least 7 hours of sleep per night to maintain levels of important physiological regulators, such as microRNAs.”

Research is now underway in DeSouza’s lab to determine whether restoring healthy sleep habits can restore healthy levels of microRNAs. Ultimately, he said, it’s possible that microRNAs in blood could be used as a marker of cardiovascular disease in people with insufficient sleep, enabling doctors to glean important information via a blood test rather than current, more invasive tests. For now, DeSouza says, the takeaway message for those burning the midnight oil is this: “Don’t underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep.

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Car seat safety tips in time for summer travel After a nearly recordsetting cold spring, warm weather is here, and families are packing up the car for summer road trips. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that only one in four children is properly secured when riding in a vehicle, putting the majority at severe risk in the event of a crash. Car Seats Colorado, a joint effort between the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), are offering families some top tips on staying safe on the roads this summer. Reducing the rate and severity of crashes for young people is part of CDOT’s Whole System - Whole Safety strategy, which aims to reduce fatalities and injuries and “Bring everyone home safely.” Here are some top tips to keep your kids safe and secure in the car: 1. Ensure your children are in the right size car seats. Make sure car seats and booster seats are properly installed and that any children riding with you are in the correct car seat, booster seat or seat belt that is appropriate for their size. All passengers in your vehicle should be buckled up on every trip, the entire time. 2. Make sure straps are snug. A common mistake parents make with car seats is ensuring that straps are tight enough. Often, car seat straps have too much slack and kids are too loose in the car seats. Use the “pinch test” to check — if you can pinch some of the strap between your fingers, it’s too loose.

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com for a list of inspection stations across the state. 6. Don’t attach toys or aftermarket add-ons to the car seat. Toys, cup holders, rearseat mirrors or anything else not originally included with the car seat can act as a projectile during a crash. Keep the seat and surrounding area free from clutter. 7. Be sure to attach the car seat base to the seat of the car. It may sound obvious, but some parents, especially those with two-piece car seats, forget to secure the base first. Doublecheck all car seats are properly attached before hitting the road this summer. 8. Never leave your child in the car unattended. In minutes, temperatures can rise to fatal levels in Colorado’s summer sun and heat. Don’t take the chance. Car Seats Colorado provides education and resources to help parents ensure their children are riding safely, as well as recycling programs for used car seats and training courses for safety technicians. Learn more at CarSeatsColorado.com.

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Improvement comes with summer games BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Summertime is the best time to play baseball. Not often do players have to avoid blizzards and freezing temperatures in the months of June, July and August, as they may in the months of spring. Instead, players and coaches can concentrate on the game of baseball and work on the skills which augment success in prep programs while playing in a competitive environment. Though Delta High School is through the first part of its summer schedule, there is much to be done in preparation for the next prep baseball season. Delta High School’s baseball team with coach Steve Reiher recently played a game in Montrose where the Panthers trailed, 3-1, before moving on to earn a 9-6 decision over the Indians. Delta headed into the sixth inning with the 3-1 deficit but found its bats to go on a hitting spree that eventually led to the win. Reiher got great work out of Ezra Kathrein on the mound against the

Indians. Kathrein went the distance in picking up the win. “He has pitched extremely well this summer,” noted Reiher. The Panthers success for the season hasn’t been of paramount importance for Reiher. “We have played okay this summer. We (coaching staff) are more concerned with getting reps than the outcome of games. It’s obviously good to win, but, it is definitely about getting better.” As for who benefits from a summer program in baseball. “I would say everyone benefits from these summer programs,” quoted Reiher. “That’s why it’s so important for everyone to play. Summer ball is getting tougher every year for the simple fact that we want, and need, two and three-sport athletes competing, and for that to happen athletes need to get work in all their sports. The frustration is with the kids that only play baseball don’t get all the reps needed in each sport. Eventually, those kids get weeded out because they simply get passed up by guys that are putting in the time.” Reiher will have a few

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Nolan Bynum will be back as a junior to provide the Panthers with a key starter in the pitching rotation in 2020.

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As a senior next season, Gauge Lockhart will be one of the top players in the 3A WSL after earning the Player of the Year award in 2019. Lockhart is a stellar third baseman and can deliver a closing, or save, as a fastball-throwing pitcher for Delta.

key players back next season with third baseman, and the 3A WSL Player of the Year, Gauge Lockhart returning along with top pitching-prospect Nolan Bynum. Delta was scheduled to play a doubleheader at Central on Monday and hosted Hotchkiss on Tuesday. A scheduled tournament, to be played at Central High School, had to be dropped because several teams withdrew causing the tournament to be cancelled. “That means the Rifle Tournament (the last week of June) will probably be it for the summer,” noted Reiher. Reiher hopes to find a Photo by Wayne Crick couple of games to replace Steve Reiher (44) is the 3A WSL Coach of the Year in 2019 and will return to the four games his Pan- guide the Delta Panthers on another hopeful journey toward a return trip to thers were to play in the the Class 3A baseball championships.

Summer baseball big for Cedaredge diamond crew BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

With the recent prep baseball season still fresh on the minds of Cedaredge High School’s baseball team, Bruins’ coach Terry Montoya scheduled a busy summer program which began in late May (29th) in Fruita. The Bruins finished second in 3A WSL play with an 8-1 record and finished 12-12 overall after a 9-8 loss to Jefferson Academy in 3A Region 5 play. Cedaredge had a very young team. Of the 13 members of this year’s squad, there were three seniors, five juniors, four sophomores and one freshman. The Bruins’ starting unit included two seniors, three juniors and four sophomores. Cedaredge’s lone league loss was to league champion Delta, 11-9. Montoya expects his Bruins to be much more competitive in 2020 and was asked what the most important aspect of a summer program is to him. “The most important aspect of a summer program is growth. My summer program is so different from our spring program because the summer is when young players find out who they are as players. Summer is a great time for players to learn the system, and just go out and play. We don’t care about wins and losses in the summer because

I feel like we learn more from losses. Summer is great because it allows players to take risks, and take some chances figuring things out. It’s a great time to work on different hitting techniques, pitching mechanics, and I love summer because I feel like that’s where we find out who we are as a team,” says Montoya. Montoya sees the most difficult part of a summer program is trying to make it all fit. “We have numerous threesport athletes and all of our coaches want to work with them (in their sport) in the summer. As coaches, we have to really do a good job scheduling practice and games.” Montoya admits he has changed his approach to his summer program since moving to Cedaredge. “Cedaredge is such a special place,” says Montoya. In the Pueblo area his schedules included 60-plus games during the summer because that was the expectation there. His teams played almost every day and he admitted he missed a ton of time with his own family. “I look back on that and really regret all the time I missed. When we moved to Cedaredge, I had thoughts of doing the same things believing that was the key to success.” According to Montoya, “My biggest goal of our summer program is wel-

coming new family members to the program. My guys that have been with me take over the coaching a bit and teach the new guys what we do. My guys refer to our summer program as a bunch of fishermen with a baseball problem. We spend a lot of time camping and fishing together. I have learned that the experience together, both on and off the field is what makes our team complete because we genuinely care for each other and these guys are always doing things together. We just have fun and fish ... and mix in some baseball

here and there.” The Bruins should be competitive in 2020 with all-conference players Sean Dale, Trey Geyer, Dusty Emig, Jacob Brown and Connor Brooks providing a strong nucleus for next season’s team. Cedaredge is at home Monday, June 24, with Central at 4 p.m. and has a doubleheader against Rifle on June 25 beginning at 3 p.m. A tournament slated for July 5 will be held in Buena Vista with the Telluride Baseball Tournament (July 25-28) marking the end of summer baseball for the Bruins.

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Cedaredge baseball coach Terry Montoya will have a much-improved team in 2020 with returning players ﬁlling key roles.

Delta hosts three-day basketball tournament BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Expectations are high already for the 2020 Delta Panthers girls basketball team. After finishing the 2019 season with a 23-2 record and advancing to the Great 8 before bowing out of the 3A State Basketball Tournament with a 53-45 loss to Eaton’s Reds, the Panthers will return. The Panthers graduated three seniors and will return an outstanding core of younger players who have already shown traits that produce qualities needed for potential state qualifying teams. Last week’s summer basketball tournament hosted by the Panthers attracted seven varsity teams and produced six games over a three-day

period which honed the skills of all who attended the tournament. Delta finished the tournament with a 6-0 record which included wins over the state 3A fourth-place team, Pagosa Springs, Cedaredge and 5A/4A Montrose. Delta’s defense was second to none in the three-day tournament with an aggressive style of play that produced a variety of turnover opportunities for the Panthers. Joining the four teams mentioned earlier were, Hotchkiss, Olathe and Rangely. Delta coach Kyle Crowder was excited to host his third straight summer tournament as Delta’s coach. Crowder had coached at Hotchkiss previously and had host-

ed the same tournament for eight years. “This is great ... we get to play six games and don’t have to leave town and get to sleep in our own beds,” quoted Crowder. The win over Pagosa Springs, which had a visibly noticeable size differential, was especially pleasing for Crowder. “We played well against them. We out-executed them.” Hotchkiss came into the tournament with a very young squad comprised of mainly juniors, sophomores and freshmen. Bulldogs’ coach Haillie Taylor noted excellent play from the bigs in previous games played. Up north, Cedaredge has enjoyed a successful summer season and has BASKETBALL TO B8

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Delta High School’s defense causes a lot of turnovers, as witnessed in this photo of the Panthers contest against Olathe. Delta’s offense was good enough to win all six games played in a three-day tournament hosted by the Panthers June 13-15. Cedaredge’s Bruins provided some of the stiffest competition for Delta in the tournament.

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COMPETITIVE COED - MONDAY TEAM GAMES RECORD Cornerstone 6 5-1 Delta Family Fun Park 7 4-3 Bad News Bears 6 3-3 Hometown Electric 5 2-3 Berries & Cherries 6 1-5 RECREATIONAL COED - MONDAY TEAM GAMES RECORD Tim’s Custon Countertops 6 6-0 Calhoun Outfitters 5 5-0 Mobile Homeez 6 4-2 T.S.C. Warriors 6 3-3 Bad News Bears 6 3-3 Monument Anesthesia 6 2-4 SnoCap Espress-O 6 1-5 Brew-ins 7 0-7 WOMEN’S SLOWPITCH - THURSDAY TEAM GAMES RECORD Cornerstone 8 7-1 H&R Block 7 5-2 My Place 8 2-6 Overholt Sheds 7 1-6 MEN’S SLOWPITCH - THURSDAY TEAM GAMES RECORD Crazy B’s 9 9-0 Big B’s 8 6-2 Mountain Men 8 6-2

COMPETITIVE COED - MONDAY (6/10/19) Cornerstone 16, Delta Family Fun Park 13 Bad News Bears 20, Hometown Electric 12 Berries & Cherries 16, Delta Family Fun 15 Bad News Bears 18, Cornerstone 12 RECREATIONAL COED - MONDAY (6/10/19) Calhoun Outfitters 21, Bad News Bears 11 Mobile Homeez 13, T.S.C. Warriors 12 Bad News Bears 26, SnowCap Espress-O 7 Tim’s Custom Countertops 14, Brew-ins 3 T.S.C. Warriors 16, SnowCap Espress-O 6 Monument Anesthesia 18, Brew-ins 13 WOMEN’S SLOWPITCH - THU (6/13/19) Cornerstone 16, Overholt Sheds 6 Cornerstone 19, My Place 6 H&R Block 13, My Place 4 MEN’S SLOWPITCH - THURSDAY (6/13/19) Delta Metals Crusaders 7, Double J 0 Mountain Men 9, Mustang TS 6 Balls Deep 7, Double J 0 Crazy B’s 21, Mustang TS 6 Delta Metals Crusaders 11, Big B’s 9 Crazy B’s 25, Balls Deep 22 ——— SCHEDULES ———

COMPETITIVE COED - MONDAY BLACK FIELD - 6/24/19 6:00 pm Delta Family @ Hometown 7:00 pm Hometown @ Bad News Bears RED FIELD - 6/24/19 6:00 pm Berries and Cherries @ Cornersto 7:00 pm Cornerstone @ Delta Family RECREATIONAL COED - MONDAY GREEN FIELD - 6/24/19 7:00 pm Delta SnowCap @ Monument 8:00 pm Calhoun’s @ T.S.C. Warriors BLACK FIELD - 6/24/19 8:00 pm Bad News Bears @ Brew-ins 9:00 pm Cornerstone @ Delta Family RED FIELD - 6/24/19 8:00 pm Mobile Homeez @ Tim’s Custom 9:00 pm Tim’s Custom @ T.S.C. Warriors WOMEN’S SLOWPITCH - THURSDAY GREEN FIELD - 6/27/19 6:30 pm H&R Block @ My Place 7:30 pm My Place @ Cornerstone 8:30 pm Cornerstone @ Overholt Sheds MEN’S SLOWPITCH - THURSDAY BLACK FIELD - 6/27/19 6:30 pm Mountain Men @ Big B’s 7:30 pm Big B’s @ Crazy B’s 8:30 pm Crazy B’s @ Double J Trash Cans RED FIELD - 6/24/19 6:30 pm Balls Deep @ Mustang TS 7:30 pm Mustang TS @ Delta Metals 8:30 pm Delta Metals @ Mountain Men

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Mountain Men shortstop Matt Cano delivered a long double against Mustang Tree Service last Thursday evening at Mountain View Park. Mountain Men are tied with Big B’s for third place following its 9-6 victory Thursday night. Both teams have 6-2 records.

Rec Center has game for most all age levels Delta’s city recreation competition for a variety City of Delta/Bill Hedprograms continue to pro- of age levels for summer dles Recreation Center’s vide softball and baseball activities and enjoyment. Whitney Lear recently provided an updated list of available spring and summer-time diamond activities for Delta County sports enthusiasts. Beginning at the lower age divisions, Delta has 10 teams that are currently in the early stages of scheduled games. There are 110 youngsters NEandWesternIA EasternCO from ages 4 through 6 who are registered to 402-426-5022 910-230-2052 play. Those contests are sr Rucr u REs www.GingerichStructures .com played on Tuesdays and IJ ll!:l:i Thursdays at the fields south of the Rec Center. Rookies/Machine Pitch Baseball involves youngsters 7 to 8 years old with 68 participants playing �� on six teams. �� Little Ladies Softball �� (7-14 years old) has 123 players on 10 teams and �� Little League Baseball � �� features 105 players on � �� 10 teams. � �� In Adult League play � �� there are eight teams �� playing in a Monday �� night Coed League with �� an additional five teams �� sharing Mondays which play in a Competitive Coed League. Thursday nights are set aside for Men’s and Women’s Slo-Pitch leagues with seven men’s teams and four women’s teams. The City of Delta Spring/Summer Adult Softball leagues are intended for activities for interested athletes �� with an age range from 15 years plus. Regular �� season play is from May �� 13 through July 11 with �� playoffs slated for July 11 through July 18 (depend�� ing on weather). �� For complete sched�� ules for any, or all of the mentioned leagues, check with Bill Heddles Rec�� reation Center for more details.

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These T-Ball players on the Delta 5 team (sponsored by First Colorado National Bank) make it a community affair when a ball is hit anywhere on the ﬁeld. Any player on the ﬁeld may be involved in retrieving the ball.

Cherry Days and 5k run/walk coming up BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

It’s time to start planning for the Cherry Days 5k run/walk. Scheduled for Friday, July 5, this year’s race begins and ends at Apple Valley Park and follows the same course as past years. This year’s race is being organized by Elementary

School and the Paonia Parent Organization, which also organized the 2018 Mountain Harvest Festival 5k. The course is both baby stroller and dog friendly and perfect for the serious runner, as it will be professionally timed by ScottMeets. Official results will be available immediately

following the race. Pre-registration is available at paoniacherry days.com under the “Activities” tab. Race fees, due the morning of the race, are $30 for adults and $15 for ages 17 and under. Race-day check-in begins at 6 a.m, and race time is at 7 a.m. sharp.

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Left to right: Norma Thomas, Cristen Chermak, Sergio Campos, Lori Reed, Leora Morris. Family members contributed personal funds toward the award. Additional family present were Rick, Megan, and Mandi Chermak, Johanna and Trevor Walters. Sergio was accompanied by his mom, Cresta, brother, Valente, and sister Yasmin.

Serg Campos awarded James Thomas wrestling scholarship On Tuesday, June 11, the first ever James H. Thomas Memorial Scholarship - Outstanding Wrestler Award went to 2019 Hotchkiss High School graduate Sergio Campos. Thomas passed away on March 15, 2019. He was born and raised in the Hotchkiss area and was a wrestler at Hotchkiss High School. He also represented HHS at the Colorado State Wrestling Tournament. Thomas was also an avid football and basket-

ball fan, but he was most passionate about wrestling. Thomas lost both of his parents by the age of 10. He and his siblings were separated and sent to live with families in the area that were able to take in another child into their home. Thomas had to grow up fast. He was an honest, hardworking individual of high moral character. Family was extremely important to him. Thomas believed education was important,

too, but he did not believe that a person had to go to college to receive an excellent education. His family presented the award and $1,000 scholarship to Campos. The award is not based on grades and does not require the individual to go to college. Thomas’s family said, “What led the family to elect Sergio Campus as the recipient of this award is that we believe he embodies all that James (Jim) Thomas stood for.”

Basketball CONTINUED FROM B7 played in several summer camps and tournaments, including Fort Lewis and Montrose. Bruins’ coach Russel Coleman has been pleased with the play of the Bruins so far this summer. “I’d say our kids are progressing quite well. We’ve been pretty successful this summer, and we’ve played better each weekend. I think we were 2-4 in Delta, undefeated at Fort Lewis and 4-2 at Montrose. We’ve had at least 18 girls at

every camp and as high as 24 at Delta.” Last weekend’s tournament in Delta will not be the last action Cedaredge is scheduled to be a part of. “We are taking 21 to Western (Gunnison) on the 24th through 26th.” Losing an all-state player in Courtney Freeman, Coleman knows it will be a tough task in finding a replacement who has all the attributes a player such as Freeman possessed as a Bruin. Coleman noted, “A

key player for Cedaredge, sophomore Paige McGovern, has been sidelined all summer with a knee injury from soccer, so we are struggling to find an identity at the moment.” Going on, Coleman added, “We had some good senior leaders/role models graduate also. Makayla Kehmeier has taken on the leadership role and has been competing well for us. We’re going to be young again (next season) as we’ve only got two seniors.”

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Concert benefits search and rescue BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

Even with a sudden sprinkling of rain, Delta Search and Rescue saw a good turnout for its “Rock the Park” benefit concert and silent auction at Cedaredge Town Park on Thursday, June 13. According to commander Kim Shea of Search and Rescue they were able to raise $800 to aid the completely donationbased nonprofit. This is the third evening Delta Search and Rescue has held these concerts in the park; they’ve been their most successful fundraiser. David and Tamara Hauze have performed at each concert, donating their time and talents to the cause. In August the organization also plans to hold a golf tournament to benefit their missions. Delta Search and Rescue volunteers use their own equipment to assist in mis-

sions when requested by the sheriff. Though they primarily offer logistic support for search and rescue operations, members are multi-skilled and trained to provide offroad transport, communications and field-operative skills for any emergency or disaster situation. Currently 19 volunteers serve. Each year they average 10 to 12 missions, mostly on ground using ATVs, snowmobiles or traveling on foot. They serve both rural and mountainous areas and are also called in to assist with missing children or the elderly. Missions can be lengthy, require food, beverages and plenty of documentation to be filled out. Thus, support positions are always appreciated. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to pick up an application at the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office, 555 Palmer St. in Delta.

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Birthday bash

More than 200 members and friends of the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center celebrate the center’s ﬁrst birthday bash on Saturday. “We had dozens of new members sign up,” said Cindy Starr, chair of the GMAEC board of directors. Incentives will be offered as part of the month-long celebration. Visit the center at 195 West Main in Cedaredge and join as a member at any level to support the arts and culture in the Surface Creek Valley. See www.grandmesaartscenter.com for more information.

GMWUA manages complex water issues BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

Photo by Emy Lynn Roque Cisneros

Despite the rain, David and Tamara Hauze carry on with music at the Rock the Park beneﬁt concert Thursday, June 13 in Cedaredge Town Park. Funds raised will beneﬁt Delta Search and Rescue.

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Zoey Leon eagerly collects a donation from Mark Eckhart at the Rock the Park beneﬁt concert for Delta Search and Rescue. In August the nonproﬁt will also hold a golf tournament to fundraise for their operations.

Nearly 70 years ago shareholders united, putting their trust in a board of directors to manage and administer privately-owned reservoir water. Because of this effort, the Grand Mesa Water Users Association exists and is responsible for more than 100 privately-owned reservoirs with over 1,500 shareholders. “The water world is full of complexities and it literally takes a village with the water office being a crucial and central hub,” said GMWUA office manager Denise Jackson, who has worked with irrigation water since 2007. Water is utilized in the following order: runoff (available to everyone, but must contact the Department of Water Resources prior to opening headgate); decree (specific ownership associated with ditches, most commonly found listed on warranty deed and delivered by DWR according to prior appropriation doctrine of “first in time, first in right”); reservoir (privately owned and administered via GMWUA). Managing water is no easy task. GMWUA has one full-time employee, Jackson, and three part-time employees. Helpers are hired in the spring to assist state water commissioners. In the spring these helpers assist commissioners by blowing out spillways and digging out gauge rods. According to Jackson, this spring process is imperative. The spillways need to be open and free from jams so snowmelt doesn’t

Meter readings may be contributing to water loss BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

Both the Orchard City water committee and the board of trustees met for brief meetings on Wednesday, June 12. At 10 a.m., the water committee reviewed the monthly treatment plant report, discussed some projects and looked at solutions to improve the water audit loss report. For the plant, staff said everything is running good and flow was turned up to 720 gallons per minute. In December the plant needs to upgrade to a new computer since support for Windows 7 will stop. They’re also looking at improving the Internet speed up there. Internet isn’t mandatory but it makes it easier to log things like effluent turbidity without having a staff member present every four hours. The pipeline project on Kaiser Road is underway and

Knights Road bids are now open. When they did the walkthrough for the contractors, three were present. Regarding the water audit, discussion leaned toward the need to improve the water loss percentage. Trustee Doug Keller brought up how previously staff mentioned they’ve seen some of the meters not record accurate output. Since the meters are mechanical, when they start to fail readings may be less than what’s being used. For example, gallon may be pushed through but it only reads as .9. Spread out over the 2,185 or so meters and this may be contributing to the high water loss. The last time the meters were replaced was 15 years ago, in 2004. Currently the policy is to replace them when they fail, or reading as no output. This can happen over time, or suddenly. Town

Administrator Melissa Oelke suggested the project be a 2020 budget consideration. Replacing a meter costs $200. When the previous system-wide replacement happened, one staff member was responsible for the project all summer and it was a $50,000 budget item. Keller brought up the desire to discuss lower water rates since there is currently “an abundance of water,” but since Trustee Dick Kirkpatrick was absent from the meeting the discussion had to be postponed. At the board of trustees meeting later that evening at 7 p.m., trustees held the first reading of an ordinance adopting road specifications. This would create an intermediate category for roads, relaxing regulation on paving depending on the number of lots. Next month will be a public hearing and vote.

overload the dam. Gauge rods measure water in the reservoirs so appropriations can be set. Commissioners monitor conditions on the Grand Mesa, especially this year. With the heavy snow pack a few days of warm weather can quickly change conditions from safe to hazardous. “The eyes of the water commissioners diligently watching the natural flow and rise of the water filling the reservoirs is essential to avoiding catastrophes such as overtopping,” said Jackson. Setting appropriations is a joint effort. According to Jackson, commissioners record the amount of water held in each reservoir. GMWUA then deducts 10% for evaporation, with the remaining amount divided by shares (incorporated company) or by fractional ownership (unincorporated reservoir). The amount of water available for appropriation depends on three criteria: carryover (the amount of water remaining as of Nov. 1), winter snowpack, and whether the reservoir has a restriction on the amount of water it can store. When it comes to managing the water at the office Jackson thankfully has a computer program that records information in a detailed account system similar to a checking account. Prior to that, everything was recorded on paper. “Many owners have ownership in multiple reservoirs. Can you imagine that recordkeeping nightmare? We have come a long way,” said Jackson. Once reservoir appropriations are set, the water office opens and begins taking orders. Then the commissioners receive their orders from GMWUA. “We give them the gross amount needed by users. Their job is to turn the appropriate amount from the reservoir(s) into the different drainages,”

said Jackson. “Water is then turned into the various ditches (there are over 150 in the database) where it is captured and distributed by ditch riders or private users.” Water is turned on or off in the early morning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Shareholders can also lease or rent excess reservoir water to other shareholders within the Surface Creek Valley. GMWUA posts a list of users who wish to sell or lease their water; these lists and forms are available at the office. During water season GMWUA employee Hans Reusch monitors the seep from various reservoirs. Each week his reports aid dam safety engineer Jason Ward. “If seep numbers increase, this could be an indicator of issues potentially leading to dam failure. Hans is yet another set of eyes constantly watching reservoir conditions,” said Jackson. On Grand Mesa, cell service is usually non-existent. As commissioners, helpers, GMWUA field employees like Reusch carry satellite GPS tracking devices known as SPOTs. These are crucial to allowing communication even from the most remote areas. Throughout the year, water commissioners work alone, in inclement conditions, under cover of darkness, surrounded by wild animals, and steep terrain. “The SPOT is invaluable,” emphasized Jackson. Even when not spring or summer the water world stays active. Annual meetings for all incorporated companies are held in winter. During this time shareholders are informed of repairs needed, provided an overview of the year, set assessments, elect officers and are given an explanation of finances. Once assessments are set, invoices are billed. MainteGMWUA TO C2

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A cabin on a creek in Surface Creek Valley experienced some flooding Friday. Water commissioners are watching the natural flow and rise of the water filling the reservoirs this year extra close to avoid catastrophes such as overtopping.

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GMWUA FROM PAGE C1 nance and repairs are the biggest expense for an incorporated reservoir, since the GMWUA is not responsible for these. Ditch riders are also an expense. GMWUA assessments enable upkeep of assets, general office operations, provide for employee and helper wages and purchase of new equipment

(snowblowers, SPOTs, general office equipment). Located in Cedaredge, the GMWUA building is at 980 W. Main St. Four cabins are also owned by the association and used by commissioners during the summer. BY JIM LESER For more information, Cedaredge Tree Board or to view the frequentThis spring I looked ly asked questions on out my window and to my GMWUA, its website is dismay I noticed many www.gmwua.org. brown terminals on one of my two pinyon trees. Now this might not sound like a big deal to you but remember, I am an entomologist and insects are never supposed to get the upper hand over me. Some basic facts about zons Care Center. As tip moth caterpillars is always, Phillip Espinoza, that they kill back the the greenhouse owner, new growth on various was most generous in pines. While their damdiscounting the flowers age can be quite ugly, we needed to make the rarely does this damage pots beautiful for resi- threaten the demise of dents, staff and visitors. your tree. Tip moth damThank you, Phillip, for age does help keep new your most appreciated growth in check if that is help with this worth- what you want. while community project. While the southwestOn May 16, a large group ern pine tip moth infests of members gathered at Scotch, mugo and ponderPioneer Town to clean osa pines, the one we are up, pull “unwanteds” interested in, the pinyon out of the garden, and tip moth, is a different plant seeds. It already beast. Although little real looks beautiful and will injury to the health of the continue to produce a infested tree results from picturesque setting for tip moth attacks, tree visitors outside the west growth can be delayed entrance to the visitors and their form altered to center throughout the a bushier appearance. summer season. Tip moth injury can The club’s June meet- be diagnosed during late ing will be a presenta- spring to midsummer by tion by Joan Chambers examining suspect shoots entitled “Roses, their that have dried and care and versatility in shriveled. At this time, our gardens.” Mem- the damaging stage of the bers will be able to see insect or old discarded how she has used roses throughout her garden, what has worked, what has not. After the rather wet, cold May (everyone is IN THE NEWS thankful for all the rain here and the snow in the Jessica Hull of high country), June is Cedaredge was among proving delightful for all the 1,537 Montana State gardeners and those who University undergradulove to be outside. We ates who received diplolive in a unique area, full mas during MSU’s 2019 of beauty, with wondrous spring commencement sights in all directions. ceremonies held May 4 Life is good. in Brick Breeden FieldJoan Chambers house.

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Garden club activities pick up Unfortunately for the members of the Plant & Dig Garden Club, Mother Nature was not as kind for our planned outing in May as she had been in April. The planned outing day turned out to be dreary and especially cold for the season So it was decided to postpone the trip to a later date. And that worked, although nearly two weeks later. It made no difference to the group that gather at the Food Town parking lot and carpooled to Grand Junction for a visit to the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. Not only did everyone enjoy the flowers, plants and shrubs in the gardens, but also found the rain forest and its koi pond, and the butterfly house in its colorful tropical setting with its many varieties of beautiful small creatures filling the air, delightful. The members gathered afterward at picnic tables on the grounds for a pleasant box lunch. It was a special day at a special place with special friends. May has seen a marked increase in club activities at both Pioneer Town and Horizons Care Center. On May 9, members met at Mile High Greenhouse and purchased flowers for four of the courtyard pots at Hori-

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skins can be detected. If the insect is not present, examine the damaged terminal growth to see if there is evidence of the internal tunneling typical of most tip moth injuries. Do not mistake winter desiccation due to lack of winter watering for tip moth damage. Tip moths infesting pinyon overwinter as partially grown larvae either in stem tissue or on the bark. The common tip moth (Dioryctria albovitella) lays its eggs during midsummer. The larvae emerge shortly afterwards but do not feed. Instead, they form a silken cocoon on the bark for passing the winter. The larvae resume activity in May, boring into the base of unopened buds. Often the larvae destroy the initiallyinfested bud and move to a new shoot or developing cone, which they also mine. Irregular pitch masses often form at the

Celebrate the 4th in Cedaredge The Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a daytime celebration on the 4th of July to include a parade down Main Street at 11 a.m., posting of the colors at 11:30 a.m. in the park, local food vendors available noon to 3 p.m. and music in the Cedaredge Town Park. The Cedaredge Chamber of Commerce invites the community to bring their blankets and chairs, come out and share in this patriotic celebration. This is a family-friendly environment so feel free to bring the whole family for a day in the park.

injury site. Pupation occurs within the infested area, with the adult moths emerging to mate and lay eggs. There is but one generation per year. Numerous natural enemies of tip moths exist and often reduce infestations to acceptable levels. In particular, various parasitic wasps develop within tip moth larvae, killing a large percentage of the population. As a result of these natural controls, tip moth infestations can vary widely from year to year. Even though two years ago my pinyon tree had a few damaged terminals, there was nothing to be concerned about. Last year my pinyon had a few more infested terminals so I sprayed the tree with a pyrethroid insecticide. Based on the dramatic increase of brown terminals this year, I must have mistimed my application. Treatment timing for the pinyon tip moth is not well known. Thorough insecticide coverage in May should be effective if applied to new growth before overwintering tip moth larvae enter buds. Somewhat later treat-

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ments can still be effective at killing some larvae moving from buds to developing shoots. Pyrethroid insecticides that are labeled for use on shade trees, contain such products as bifenthrin, permethrin, or lambdacyhalothrin, and can be very effective against exposed larvae. The key to success then is to thoroughly spray your tree when larvae are exposed. Once in their feeding tunnels, insecticides are generally not effective. However, the systemic insecticide acephate (Orthene) may kill small larvae that have already begun to tunnel into pine tips. My spray timing recommendations in a nutshell; spray a pyrethroid about mid-May, followed by a second application in late July or early August. Hopefully I will be able to report back next year to tell you I was successful with my treatments. Jim Leser retired to Cedaredge in 2007 after a career with Texas A&M University Extension in entomology. He is a member of the Cedaredge Tree Board and a Colorado Master Gardener.

Orchard City is set on fixing its aging infrastructure, and the Kaiser Road waterline project is one currently underway. A few years ago, the OC water committee began discussing infrastructure projects. Around this same time, OC developed new water rates, which are helping to pay for the projects. Priority was given to roads that showed high signs of deterioration. Last year the Mountain Village Subdivision waterline was replaced. Kaiser Road was up next because on a regular basis it was having to be repaired. “Every time [staff] would clean the screens they’d be full of rust,” said trustee Dick Kirkpatrick. This indicated the pipe was deteriorat-

ing from the inside out. Originally staff estimated the project would cost around $300,000 but a bid came in at $42,000. OC is purchasing the materials for about $28,000, so the contract is for labor. This same deterioration issue is occurring with Knight Road, which the committee originally planned to tackle in a couple years. However, since the bid for Kaiser Road came back well under estimated costs, they’re looking to complete that project too this year with remaining funds. Kaiser and Knight Road are approximately half a mile each. “[Knight Road] will be more expensive because of more hydrants and taps. But if we can get it in with what’s budgeted, that will be great,” said Kirkpatrick.

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