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Workshop devoted to medical marijuana BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

As a starting point for licensing medical marijuana centers and cultivation facilities, Delta City Council members are reviewing regulations in place in nearby communities. A three-month moratorium has been established to give council time to work through the regulatory framework for the medical marijuana facilities authorized by city voters in November’s general election. Since his office developed the regulations for DeBeque, Delta city attorney David McConaughy suggested those regs as a starting point for discussion. He also provided a breakdown of application

requirements and operating regulations for Palisade and Ridgway. All three communities have approved the sale and cultivation of medical marijuana. At a work session scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, Delta City Council members will be discussing how those regulations can be adapted to Delta’s needs. Marijuana facilities must be licensed by both the city and the state. City council will also be looking at zoning regulations adopted by a previous city council when a petition for recreational marijuana was being circulated. The regulations were shelved when the petition was pulled. MEDICAL MARIJUANA TO A3

Request for city deannexation denied BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

A request to de-annex a parcel of land on the outskirts of the city was denied by Delta City Council Nov. 20. The parcel is one of three annexed to the city in 2006 at the request of property owner Jack Petrucelli. He anticipated a large, 260-lot subdivision known as Riverwalk to be built off 1600 Road, across from the Emerald Hills subdivision. The recession hit, plans for a subdivision were dropped, and the land has lain fallow. The city provides no services. “The annexation has not

worked for the city and it has not worked for us,” Petrucelli said. A potential buyer has expressed a desire to purchase a portion of the land to farm and raise goats. Mike Watson and his wife told council members they would also like to build a house fronting the Uncompahgre River. But according to the pre-annexation agreement, they must connect to city water and sewer. That would require a long service line from the water and sewer lines serving Emerald Hills. To avoid the additional expense — DEANNEXATION TO A3

Santa visits the fort

It’s a busy time of year for Santa and Mrs. Claus, but they were glad to set aside some time after the Parade of Lights to meet the good little girls and boys who visited Fort Uncompahgre. Toasty ﬁres, hot chocolate and glowing luminaries warmed the hearts and spirits of all who attended Christmas at the Fort, despite the frigid temperature Friday night.

City to add police officers, marketing position in 2019 BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The City of Delta is in the process of finalizing a budget that anticipates a 2 percent increase in revenue, but a 15 percent increase in expenditures. To maintain a balanced budget, transfers will

Facebook post leads to quick arrest in chain saw theft DPD PRESS RELEASE

On Nov. 14 at approximately 6:15 p.m., officers of the Delta Police Department responded to Delta Ace Hard-

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ware, 121 Gunnison River Drive, for the reported theft of a chain saw. Ace Hardware employees reported witnessing a Caucasian male enter the chain saw aisle, select a $1,129.99 chain saw and walk out the front door without paying for the item. Employees followed the male outside to a car where they witnessed the chain saw being put in the car. An employee attempted to detain the male. In doing so the man tried to “throw a punch” and pull away from the employee. The employee discontinued his effort to detain the subject. The male entered the passenger side of the car and the car drove away. Store security system video footage was obtained and still photos taken from the footage was posted to the Delta Police Department Facebook page requesting assistance from the community to identify the man in the photos. A Delta County Sheriff ’s Office employee identified the male subject as Dan-David Lamon, 18, of Olathe.

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A warrant was issued for the arrest of Lamon, charging him with robbery, a fourth degree felony, with a bond of $5,000 cash or surety. Lamon was later arrested and is currently jailed in Montrose. The charge of robbery arose from the allegation of theft including the use of force and intimidation by attempting to strike and pull away from the witness who attempted to detain the defendant from leaving the premises with stolen property.

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be required from the city’s enterprise funds. Since there is no property tax in the city, sales tax is the primary method of funding city services. To support the general fund budget, which covers police, community development, street maintenance and administration, transfers totaling $500,000 will be required from the utilities funds in 2019. As a result of budget discussions that have been taking place since early September, the 2019 budget will include two new police officers and a marketing firm/employee. Requests for a third officer and an administrative assistant in public works/utilities will not be funded. A request to help fund elevator/HVAC repairs at the Delta Library is not included in the 2019 budget, but remains under consideration. All employees will see a 3.5 percent salary increase, and the minimum wage will increase by 90 cents on Jan. 1, as mandated by state law. Capital projects budgeted for 2019 include improvements at Cleland and Confluence parks. At Cleland, playground equipment will be replaced and improvements to the trail will provide better accessibility. Confluence Park improvements include a trail around the fort, a performance stage, tennis court upgrades and remodel of the visitor center restrooms. It’s anticipated GOCO grants will assist with the cost of these improvements. Street repairs and main-

tenance are budgeted at $709,989; storm water system upgrades at $400,000; and water rehab/maintenance, to include the Big Battlement Reservoir, $400,000. Other capital expenditures include a new roof for the museum building, which is owned by the city, $29,000; HVAC repairs at city hall, $18,000; police department remodel, $25,175; police department equipment, $23,064; parks equipment including mowers, $282,000; and vehicles — four new patrol cars, a Jeep for ML&P and a pickup for parks, $221,000. Under donations/contributions, the city has allocated $5,000 to Delta County Economic Development; $17,430 for All Points Transit; $1,000 for Delta Housing Authority rehab of four housing units; fireworks, $3,000; grad night, $300; BSA flags, $100; chamber, $3,000; Health Fair, $585; and other, $1,000. One cent of the city’s threecent sales tax is dedicated to parks, recreation and golf. Those funds are augmented by recreation center admission fees, grants and facility rentals. In his budget summary, city manager David Torgler noted that user admissions at Bill Heddles Recreation Center declined in 2017 and again in 2018. At a budget work session, Wilma Erven, director of parks, recreation and culture, said the opening of the recreation center in Montrose has impacted usage in Delta, but it’s starting to swing back in the other direction. The 2019 CITY BUDGET TO A3

Record number of votes cast

Traffic accident kills one

Almost 2.6 million Coloradans cast ballots in the midterm election, giving the state the second highest turnout in the nation, according to the unofficial final tally. Information sent to the Colorado Secretary of State from Colorado’s 64 county clerks show that 2,585,944 ballots were cast, and 2,574,748 ballots were counted. Voters who failed to cure signature problems accounted for the majority of untabulated ballots. According to the secretary of state, 34.0 percent of the voters were unaffiliated; 32.9 percent Democrat; 31.5 percent Republicans; and 1.5% other. City clerk Jolene Nelson reported that 62 percent of the city’s active voters cast ballots in the November election. Countywide, 15,962 votes were cast, representing 71.35 percent of the county’s registered electors. That compares to 65.2 percent of the registered voters across the state.

On Monday, Nov. 26, at approximately 10:41 p.m., Delta Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 50 near mile marker 69 in North Delta. As officers arrived on scene they discovered a passenger car and a semi truck involved in what appeared to be a head-on collision in the westbound lanes of Highway 50. Debris was scattered across all lanes of traffic. The sedan was occupied by one male in the driver seat. The semi truck was also sitting in the westbound lanes. Highway 50 was closed as Delta County Ambulance District and the Delta Volunteer Fire Department responded to extricate the deceased male driver, identified as Orlando Virgil, 36, of Littleton. Also on scene were Delta County coroner Lance Boren, Colorado State Patrol and Colorado Department of Transportation.

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OPINION

LETTERS Thanks school board, for your gift of service Dear Editor: On behalf of Delta High School Student Council, we want to offer a huge heart of thanks to the hard working volunteers and members on the Delta County School Board. We’d like to recognize the after hours, daily grind, difficult decisions and the time spent caring about every student’s mentality from Jill Jurca, Pete Blair, Richard Hypio, Jan Tuin and Ron Germann. As students we have each benefited exponentially from their service to DCSD. Not only do we benefit, but our families and our community benefit (and greatly appreciate) their “off-duty,” after hours, extra volunteer time they dedicate in order to provide more opportu-

nities and resources for Delta County students! We are forever grateful for their GIFTS of service to all students, and our greater community because of those gifts. THANK YOU Pete Blair, Jan Tuin, Jill Jurca, Richard Hypio and Ron Germann! We appreciate you beyond words. We are so thankful for the level of education and care of adults in our

schools and we are more than proud to be graduates of Delta County Schools. Delta High School Senior Student Council Members Jenna Sutliff Claire Corbasson Reagan Clay Blake Naranjo Lynette Arias Jaspe Arias Abby Carlson Leslie Velasquez

Veterinarian has compassion Dear Editor: I want to write this letter about my veterinarian, Alan Dorr. He put my dog down on Nov. 14. She was 14 years old and had a lot of problems. He had her on special food and it helped for a while, then it seemed like it stopped working. He has put down two other dogs of mine. I held them in my arms and stayed with them. This dog would not let you hold her in your

arms. I had to leave her there and walk away. Anyone who has gone through this with an animal knows it breaks your heart. I hope that Dr. Dorr understands why I walked away. He is one of the most caring persons I know. He has been my vet for 25 years, and I thank him for his compassion toward animals. I miss Patsy so much. Joyce Baca Delta

Dear Editor: Just when we thought wildfires couldn’t get worse, along comes the latest California fires, killing 60+ people, burning 100,000+ acres, destroying thousands of homes, ruining health and economies, roasting wildlife, sterilizing soil, and blackening lands. Rain runoff will choke fish and streams with ash. Wildfire is natural. These fires are not. They are the product of poor-tono management, resulting in forests thick with dead trees (tinder) and overgrown grasslands and brushlands (tinder). Add to that the current dry conditions and an illogical resistance to even creating fire breaks, and no matter where the initial sparks came from, the result was inevitable. If areas had been subjected to light burns after being logged and thinned, grazed, and treated with fire breaks, there would

have been only temporary disruption of wildlife habitat. Wildfires would have been milder, with less fuel to consume. For 15 years, I worked with Women In Timber to try to convince residents and policy makers that many forests needed to be managed to protect trees, wildlife, and people, and that those forests could be managed with minimal disruption to flora and fauna. Now California is paying the price for listening to environmentalists instead of to people with land management experience. Wake up! Refusing to manage our lands is not saving trees or wildlife. Instead, “no management” increases death and devastation for humans and painful death and total loss of habitat for animals. The biggest threat to forests is not logging. It is the refusal to use sensible management. Angie Many Eckert

Inmate crews give golf course a leg up on the Thanks, enviros, for devastation next season Dear Editor: The Town of Cedaredge and the Cedaredge Golf Club would like to thank the work crew from the Delta Correctional Facility for their invaluable help over the summer and fall at the golf course. The crews assisted staff in completing numerous maintenance projects that beautified and spruced up the course, including irrigation repairs, brush clearing, debris removal and overall cleanup. The men on the crew were hardworking, thorough, reliable and polite, and their efforts give us a leg up for next season’s operations. We appreciate the working relationship with the Delta Correctional Facility and its work crews, and the service to our municipality and to our citizens afforded by this relationship. Adam Conway Golf & Parks Superintendent Cedaredge

EPA should maintain existing methane rules Dear Editor: Once again, the Trump administration is moving to put the profits of polluters before public health and the well-being of future generations. Recently the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — which under this administration is anything but — held its one and only hearing on a Trump administration proposal to gut sensible, effective and widely-supported protections from methane pollution caused by oil and gas development. The majority who spoke gave testimony in favor of maintaining the existing rule and opposed the Trump rollback, according to media reports. And although this is the EPA’s only hearing, the public can still provide comment until Dec. 17 and urge that these important pro-

BY JOYCE RANKIN Cursive writing is defined as a style of penmanship where some characters are written and joined together in a flowing manner. It is generally used to allow an individual to write faster. I distinctly remember practicing penmanship in the sixth grade from my teacher, Mrs. Johnston. She had beautiful handwriting and we tried hard to copy her lead. She wanted everyone’s handwriting to be perfect and we practiced daily. It was the closest thing to “art” that we had in her class. Cursive writing instruction over the years has declined. For some classrooms that’s because of the amount of curriculum teachers must cover but more recently with the adoption of the Com-

mon Core Standards in 2009, it just isn’t required. Instead, students are taught keyboarding skills and encouraged to type. The controversy regarding whether or not cursive writing should be taught in the classroom has resulted in research that leans toward bringing it back. Research has revealed that motor and visual skills or eye-hand coordination, is improved with the practice of forming the letters when writing in cursive. For young children, it also benefits dexterity between the hands and fingers and enhances the connection between hand and brain. There may be an analogy to the skills of a surgeon, dentist, computer technician or artist. Handwriting skills or cursive writing begins around third grade or age

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eight and is then continued and refined through elementary grades. There are many penmanship activities that a kindergarten and pre-k student can do to strengthen the skills necessary for handwriting and higher learning potential. In 2012 Florida researchers found a 4year-old’s fine motor writing skills are more predictive of later achievement than early math or language skills. They studied 1,000-second graders and compared their pre-kindergarten writing skills. Students with better penmanship in pre-k had higher scores in both reading and math in second grade and also had higher scores in general on standardized tests. Those with strong handwriting marks in pre-k had an overall rating of B average as compared to an overall C average for the students that did poorly on writing tasks in pre-k. Researchers also found that learning to write in cursive can make students better readers and writers. The continuity of letters in cursive writing help to guide students eyes from left to right. This reinforces the same pattern used in reading. The ability to write in cursive also helps with spatial skills because one automatically leaves spaces between words while writing in cursive. Writing in cursive also eliminates common let-

tections be kept in place. Despite the clear benefits of, and broad support for, the existing methane rules, the acting EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler — a former coal lobbyist and fossil fuel lawyer — is seeking to gut them, and to give a pass to fracked-gas and oil companies fouling up America’s air. Pollution from oil and gas operations pose a significant public health risk. Especially vulnerable are those that live, attend school, or work near these facilities, children, and those with compromised systems. Methane pollution, including that from oil and gas operations, is also a super-potent greenhouse gas and a major driver of climate change. Rolling back the EPA’s current pollution standards would be reckless and take us back-

wards. The existing EPA methane standards are common-sense, cost-effective, and feasible pollution controls. The standards that are in place right now will reduce emissions from over 35,000 oil and gas wells across America with an annual reduction of more than 21,000 tons of methane and 450,000 pounds of toxic air pollutants. States around the country, including Colorado, have shown that methane pollution rules do not harm industry. But rolling back these protections would harm all of us. We can and need to act now on climate change, and to demand that oil and gas companies cut their pollution. Tell EPA to keep the existing methane rule in place. Pete Kolbenschlag Paonia

Make 2019 the year for climate action Dear Editor: It’s time to stop buying the nonsense that the next fossil fuel boom will save our economy. Tar sands in Utah and fracking more of our public lands so private companies can ship our energy overseas, are not viable ways forward nor are they sound strategies for our future. The earth is at the end of its carbon budget. The world’s top scientists say we need to move in a singular fashion at an unprecedented scale to get off dirty fossil fuels. And Colorado’s voters just sent a strong message and overwhelmingly voted in candidates who support renewable energy over fossil fuels, and who have pledged to act on climate change.

More local power production also means more money in our communities and true energy independence. Subjugating ourselves to foreign markets is the exact opposite — sending our wealth away and binding our fates to volatile commodities, their fluctuations beyond our control. Now, with a new legislative session pending under a new governor, our state is positioned to be an energy leader and innovator. The Western Slope can be a major force in this transition. Our rural electric cooperatives are already leading the way to generating more power locally. We have leading think tanks, teaching and research facilities, and training

institutions, along with ample sunshine for solar, and hundreds of canals and ditches, that can provide energy to power our farms, industry, businesses, and communities. This coming year Colorado is being presented with a new legislature and governor that should make climate change a top priority. Our federal congressional delegation, new members and old hands, and our U.S. senators must also lead on this issue. Together we can work to move Colorado and the nation toward 100 percent clean energy, and create more local power opportunities. Let’s make 2019 a year of action. Elena Goldstein Crawford

Law enforcement blotter From the Delta Police Department (edited for length): Nov. 18: Officers responded to Abraham Connection for a possible drug violation. Scott W. Gay, 60, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged unlawful possession of a Schedule 2 controlled substance (methamphetamine). Nov. 19: A 15-year-old Delta High School student was issued a ticket for alleged unlawful possession/consumption of marijuana by an underage

Is cursive really a curse? State Board of Education

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ter reversals because the movement and flow required to write letters in cursive make it impossible to write a letter backward. I picked two key reasons why students should be taught handwriting from a list of twelve posted and cited by Amanda Witman in 2015. First, the brain engages differently when we write something by hand as opposed to typing it on a keyboard or by touching a screen. Studies show that writing improves memory; students retain learning better when working with new ideas through handwriting instead of typing. Secondly, being able to write effortlessly enables the mind to focus more fully on a topic. Struggling with handwriting takes valuable brain energy away from any writing task, but when that skill is mastered, it makes all the difference. Skilled, fluid script is an asset to learning! So, for grandparents who have asked me why cursive writing is no longer included in your grandchild’s education, know that there are many online resources to help you teach them. And who knows? It could help you find those lost car keys. Joyce Rankin is on the State Board of Education representing the Third Congressional District. She is also a Legislative assistant for Representative Bob Rankin.

person. An officer responded to Bank of the West on a report of fraud. A customer turned in a counterfeit $100 bill with pink Asian lettering on it. Nov. 20: An officer responded to Horse Country Arena on a report of burglary and theft. At about 9 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of W. 5th Street and Palmer Street for a crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle. One person sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to Delta County Memorial Hospital. Richard Alan Earl, 34, of Delta was arrested and jailed on a warrant with a $1,500 bond. Nov. 21: Jerri Raedean Higgs, 36, of Paonia was arrested and jailed on two warrants with $5,500 total bond. Jonathan Raymond Green, 28, of Delta was issued a ticket for alleged shoplifting at Walmart. Nov. 22: Tyler Anthony Saenz, 36, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged disorderly conduct. Nov. 23: Officers responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Bluff Street for a disturbance. Justin Richard Fresquez, 36, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged menacing and introduction of contraband in the second degree. Officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of 1550 Road for a disturbance. Jacob Lee Bertrand, 38, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged disorderly conduct. Nov. 24: An officer responded to the 900 block of Yorkshire Court for a two-vehicle crash involving a parked car. No injuries were reported or observed. An officer took a report of a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was located a short time later. An officer responded to the 300 block of W. 3rd Street for a report of a two-vehicle accident involving a parked vehicle. An officer responded to Delta County Memorial Hospital on a report of a dog bite incident. Reminder: The charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. From the Delta County Sheriff’s Office (partial list): Nov. 20: Deputies responded to a call about a 14-year-old male who was acting in a destructive manner. While in Denver, an Austin resident received an alert with video surveillance of someone in his yard. He asked deputies to check out the situ-

ation. Nov. 22: A resident on F Road reported a domestic situation in progress on the road in front of his house at about 11 a.m. He said a male and female were arguing inside in a vehicle. When the male got out and stood in front, it appeared the female hit him with the front end of the vehicle. She also got out, talked him into getting back inside and they drove away. During the course of their investigation, deputies contacted a couple who lived nearby; both parties denied being involved in the altercation. The investigation remains open. A warrant has been issued for Charles Brunotte, 58, for domestic violence and assault following an argument in the Austin area. The victim ran to a neighbor’s home after he allegedly punched her, kicked her, and pulled her hair. Nov. 23: A Cedaredge area resident returned home to find his sliding door slightly open and a safe missing. The safe contained money and documents, and was apparently taken sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. A man living on Q25 Road reported his house has also been robbed. Missing was a fire box safe with coins, vehicle titles and some cash. The theft occurred sometime between 11 a.m. and early evening. Nov. 24: A Delta area woman reported the theft of her 2012 Chevy Malibu, which had been parked ouside her home on F Road with the keys inside. When the VIN was entered into a computer database, deputies learned the vehicle had already been involved in a crash, then abandoned, in Grand Junction. There are no suspects at this time. Nov. 24: A Paonia area resident reported a traffic accident involving a deer and his 2010 Toyota Tacoma. He was not injured, but the deer was. A Pennsylvania resident called to request a welfare check on his brother in Crawford. He said it had been a week since he’d heard from him. Dispatch relayed a call from a female asking for a suicide prevention hotline. Nov. 25: Deputies were contacted by a 32-year-old Crawford female who said she’d been punched in the face through her rolled-down car window. The investigation is ongoing. Dispatch was contacted about a 13-year-old male who had run away from home after an argument with his parents. They were concerned for his welfare, because it was so cold. The teen was later located at Safeway and returned to his parents.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Medical marijuana FROM PAGE A1 It will be up to the city to determine how licenses will be processed and reviewed, set boundary restrictions and establish operational requirements (addressing matters such as business hours, odor and lighting). In DeBeque, town administrators do the initial review for compliance with code. Ultimate approval rests with the town board. The number of licenses is capped at four. Photo submitted In Ridgway, no facility is permitted within 1,000 feet of a school, school Over the long Thanksgiving weekend, Traci Ames and her elves decked bus stop, drug treatment the halls of Delta High School with holiday cheer. facility, principal campus of a college, day care facility or youth facility. McConaughy cautioned against creating too many buffers, which would effectively “sterilize” the entire city. “The voters did approve this measure,” he said. City clerk Jolene NelHe went through several which passes through to son explained requireBY PAT SUNDERLAND elements of the building Safebuilt to cover the cost ments for retail liquor Managing Editor A work session that code, comparing the cur- of providing services. He licenses in communities was expected to cover rent version used by the has compiled fees from surrounding communithree topics was sidelined city to 2012 and 2015. “The goal is to work ties for council and staff by a lengthy discussion on the first item on the with builders and staff to analyze. He also sugagenda — an update of to adopt a building code gested a one-stop permit that makes sense and is process that would mean the city building codes. The city is currently not overboard,” Weber just one visit to the construction site to inspect contracting building code said. He explained that furnaces, roofs and other plan review and inspection services to Safebuilt. the building code can building components. The Colorado Parks To come up with a modThe discussion came at be adopted with amendand Wildlife Commission their request. Safebuilt ments to exclude those ern building code that’s has approved increases was represented by Russ provisions that don’t good for the community to hunting and fishing Weber; the firm’s local make sense in the city and good for builders, licenses. building inspector, Jeff — either because they’ve Weber suggested addiEffective Jan. 1, resiMatthews, and several never been viewed as tional meetings with dent license fees will builders were also in the a problem or because staff and contractors to increase by $8, with a few they’re simply too expen- go through the building audience. exceptions. The city is currently sive, as is the case with code point by point. A new resident fishDue to a lack of time, working from the 2003 automatic sprinkler sysing license for youth ages edition of the Interna- tems for all new residen- the second item on the 16 and 17 was created work session agenda — tional Building Codes. tial construction. and will be priced at $8 When council member a discussion of medical These codes are reviewed (instead of full price). and updated every three Gerald Roberts tried to marijuana centers, was Resident senior annual years. While the 2018 nail down how much the postponed until Wednes- fishing licenses (ages 65+) edition was recently updated building codes day, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. will cost $8 (instead of released, Weber recom- would cost, Weber said That item will be the only free). mended the city take a he believed the update matter on the work sesNonresident license look at the 2015 version. involved “a lot of little sion agenda. fees will not be increased changes” that would not A discussion on a damin 2019. See cpw.state. substantially increase age prevention safety co.us for details. the cost of construction. program for underground He also wanted to utilities was postponed �� address fees, a portion of indefinitely.

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FROM PAGE A1 budget includes a projected increase in revenue of 6.6 percent. Golf course revenues are highly dependent on weather, Torgler told council members, and despite noteworthy efforts by Wilma Erven and golf course manager Ken Brown to keep a tight rein on operating costs. In 2018, the city transferred $495,000 from utilities to the golf course fund. The city had hoped to avoid a similar scenario in 2019, but voters soundly rejected a half-cent sales tax increase for parks, recreation and golf.

The golf course fund is supported in the 2019 budget by membership and user fees of $482,233 (49 percent) and transfers from the sewer, water and refuse funds of $495,000 (51 percent). A player fee of $2 per round funds sand trap maintenance and other golf course improvements. City staff looks beyond 2019 to project budget impacts in 2020 and 2021. While no utility increases are anticipated for 2019, that may not be the case for 2020, particularly for sewer and electrical services.

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FROM PAGE A1 estimated at $50,000 — Petrucelli requested disconnection from the city. The current R2 zone, for residential housing, is also inconsistent with the Watsons’ plans. Attorney Michael Hockersmith, representing the applicants, pointed out that the city won’t be out any property tax or utility fees if the property is deannexed. Disconnection would actually serve city interests by protecting ag land and conserving open space, stated goals of the city’s master plan. Petrucelli added that the Watsons want to purchase — and disconnect — only the least develop-

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able portions of the property, leaving over 200 lots within city boundaries that could be developed in the future. As an alternative to deannexation, city manager David Torgler said the applicants could request a change in zoning that reflects the agricultural use of the land. And if expense is an issue, the Watsons could ask the city to declare a hardship and waive the portion of the municipal code that requires hooking up to city water and sewer. “So basically they can do everything they want to do and stay in the city,” Torgler said. Although disconnections have been approved in the past on a limited basis, council members believe favorable action spawns even more requests for de-annexation. Councilmember Christopher Ryan urged the applicants to work with city staff to find solutions, but voted to deny the application. Only council member Kevin Carlson was in favor of disconnection.

with populations under 10,000. Since 2017, retail liquor stores can not be located within 500 feet of any school, or within 3,000 feet of one another. Should medical marijuana have similar restrictions? That’s one of a long list of questions to

be addressed at the work session. “Please take your time and make some common sense decisions,” business owner Orval Proctor advised council. “This will change the whole atmosphere of this community.”

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Senior CommUnity meals listed for December Senior CommUnity meals are served at four dining sites in Delta County — Cedaredge Community Center (Tuesday-WednesdayThursday), Delta Senior

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Wheels are also delivered from each location. More information is available by calling the Cedaredge meal site, 856-3636; the Delta meal site, 8745302; Hotchkiss Senior Center, 872-3494; and Paonia Senior Citizen Center, 527-3435. The menu through Dec. 28 follows: Monday, Dec. 3 — Ground beef stroganoff over egg noodles, black bean salad, Italian stewed tomatoes, onion roll and fruit cocktail. Tuesday, Dec. 4 — Beef and pork lasagna, tossed salad, green beans, garlic

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Join Santa’s Helpers Run/Walk to benefit Families Plus Saturday, Dec. 15. The event starts at Lions Pavilion in Confluence Park and takes place on the 1.5-mile trail around the lake. Checkin is at 8:30 a.m.; start time is 9 a.m. Bring a gift for a child ages 2-12. The $10 entry fee also includes a Santa suit (limited supply available), hot chocolate, candy canes and a drawing for a one-month recreation pass. Be sure to wear your Santa suit and join the fun Dec. 15.

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breadstick and tropical fruit. Wednesday, Dec. 5 — Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, kidney bean salad, California blend veggies, wheat roll and pineapple right-sideup cake. Thursday, Dec. 6 — Shepherd’s pie, cabbage and carrots, honey fruit salad, wheat roll and Emerald Isle dessert. Friday, Dec. 7 — Orange chicken over brown rice, egg drop soup, Oriental blend vegetables and cherry crisp. Monday, Dec. 10 — Potato-crusted cod, potato wedges, coleslaw, whole wheat roll and blueberry crisp. Tuesday, Dec. 11 — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, bell pepper/carrot/onion blend, rye roll and deluxe banana pudding. Wednesday, Dec. 12 — Fettuccine alfredo,

Italian chicken breast, garlic bread, candied bacon brussels sprouts and chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookie. Thursday, Dec. 13 — Roast turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, leafy green salad, whole wheat roll and applesauce cake. Friday, Dec. 14 — Chili con carne with cheddar cheese and diced onion, tossed salad, cornbread and ice cream. Monday, Dec. 17 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, Italian vegetables, breadstick and pears. Tuesday, Dec. 18 — Chicken enchilada casserole, Spanish rice, hot black bean salad and pineapple tidbits. Wednesday, Dec. 19 — Beef stew, mandarin spinach salad, rye roll and honey fruit dessert. Thursday, Dec. 20

— Pork roast, whipped sweet potatoes, cauliflower, whole wheat roll and peach cobbler. Friday, Dec. 21 — Baked ham, ovenbrowned potatoes, confetti salad, broccoli, sweet potato roll and pumpkin pie with whipped topping. Dec. 24-25 — Meal sites closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Wednesday, Dec. 26 — Beef tips with mushroom sauce over brown rice, green beans, V8 juice, breadstick, peaches and PBOK cookie. Thursday, Dec. 27 — Baked chicken breast on fettuccine alfredo, candied bacon brussels sprouts, dinner roll and apple crisp. Friday, Dec. 28 — Stuffed cabbage casserole, peas and carrots, tossed salad and banana muffin.

Senior center displays the art of Rosalie Clock

The artwork of Rosalie Clock is now on display at the Delta Senior Center, 247 Meeker Street. Clock, a resident of Paonia, says, “It was a love affair of the heart ... that first art lesson. I found that I loved everything about the medium of oil paints, the smells, the buttery texture, the gem colors and the lasting beauty you could create with them on canvas.” She began painting as a young mother of two toddler boys and now they have almost-grown children of their own. Rosalie could say she is self-taught, but she says that would discount the teachers, mentors, art classes, courses, workshops, books and DVDs that have contributed to her artistic journey. Her much-loved grandchildren, garden and the beauty of the local landscapes are the inspirations for most of her paintings. All are welcome and encouraged to view this impressive display of Rosalie Clock’s work. The Delta Senior Cen-

ter is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center’s Thrift Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is served at noon

in the hall. Donation for lunch is $3.50 for those 60 years old and older on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and $3 on Tuesday and Thursday.

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Pictured from left to right: Jim Lyon, Colorow activity director; Olathe Mayor Ron Smith; Amber Lorimor, Colorow assistant activity director, with her special award; David Rowland, Joe Brown and Jim Baker, members of Lee Marts VFW Post 3571 in Delta.

Veterans honor veterans Members of Lee Marts Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3571 in Delta honored a group of veterans that are largely forgotten, not only on Veterans Day, but throughout the year. These VIP veterans are the residents of care facilities. Some of these veterans have no local family members to visit them; some have conditions that makes it difficult for them to communicate with others. But all of these forgotten men and women proudly served their country and needed to be recognized. Each veteran resident of the Colorow facility in Olathe was given a certificate of appreciation for his service to the United States by the VFW members, assisted by Olathe Mayor Ron Smith. Although Mayor Smith is not a veteran himself, he was proud to honor those residents who had served.

Those residents represented all five branches of the military — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard — and their service covered well over half a century, from the 1940s until into the 21st century. Several of the residents had family members or friends visiting them for the ceremony. Others proudly received the award with the congratulations of their fellow veterans and fellow residents of Colorow.

Special recognition was also given to Amber Lorimor, an employee of Colorow who assists activities director Jim Lyon (who invited the VFW members to present the certificates) with the Veterans Visitation Project of the Lee Marts VFW post. Lorimor herself is a proud veteran of the United States Army, and assists the VFW members in many ways in their monthly visitation with the Colorow resident veterans.

Donate to your local library and get a T-shirt Support your libraries AND get an awesome Tshirt! Those who donate $10 to Delta County Libraries’ Foundation will receive a “Libraries Rock” T-shirt. Shirts are available at all five libraries in Delta Coun-

ty during the month of November. Browse an assortment of sizes and styles to find the best fit for you, a family member, or friend. Hurry while supplies last! For more information, contact or visit your local library.

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Rotary raffle supports student scholarships Delta Rotary Club announces its annual raffle to raise funds for Delta High School graduates and nursing students at the Technical College of the Rockies. To date in 2018, the club has awarded $14,000 in scholarships. The raffle also supports local student reading programs and the club’s charitable contributions in the community. This year the grand prize is a $4,000 travel gift certificate plus $500 in spending money.

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Senior CommUnity Care (SCC) PACE participant Luther McCracken shows us that aging can be exciting. Luther, age 77, made a request through the SCC One Simple Wish program for a skydiving adventure. McCracken was a paratrooper in the Vietnam war and wanted to relive the excitement of those days. McCracken’s skydiving adventure took place in Delta on Saturday, Nov. 17 thanks to Ultimate Skydiving Adventures of Delta. He’s pictured above with Ben Lowe of Ultimate Skydiving Adventures. Below, his family — including his wife Wanda and daughters Rollis and Brenda — gathers at Blake Field for a big send-off.

Second prize is a $1,000 Traeger Grill package from Delta Ace Hardware or $1,000 in cash, and third prize is a quarter beef processed, cut and packaged from Homestead Meats. The beef is valued at $700. Raffle tickets are $20 each or $50 each. Sales are capped at 1,000 tickets, with the drawing

to be held Saturday, Dec. 15, at Delta Ace Hardware. Tickets can be pur-

chased from any Rotary Club member or at Delta Ace Hardware with cash or a credit/debit card.

Square dance Saturday features guest caller The final month of the year starts off fast for the Delta Hubwheelers Square Dance Club, as we will welcome special guest caller Mike Olivieri for our regular dance on Saturday, Dec. 1. Please come and help kick off the Yuletide season. Later, wear your holiday favorites for our “Christmas Dance” on Saturday, Dec. 15. This final dance of the year will be directed by regular club caller Naaman Moorehouse. Come celebrate the season! Dances are $6 admission per dancer, and held from 7-9 p.m., in the aerobics room at the

Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 531 N. Palmer Street, Delta. Dances are “Mainstream” with “Plus” Tips. Round dances are to recordings. Bring refreshments to share during the evening. Non-dancers welcome to come and watch, meet our dancers and find out about upcoming lessons. If coming from out of town, call to verify dance dates, details and directions. Zee Pacheco, 970-835-3771; or Paul Ash, 970-773-4495.

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Public hearing on county’s budget slated for Dec. 3 BY ANNETTE BRAND Staff Writer

Delta County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2019 county budget on Monday, Dec. 3, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 236 of the county courthouse. County administrator Robbie LeValley points out some major accomplishment for the 2019 budget. Delta County is seeing an increase in sales tax and an improving local economy. In 2018 Delta County has experienced sales tax revenue increases of approximately 10 percent as of October, leading to increased revenues projected for the 2019 proposed budget. In 2015 the county’s population was 29,973, down from a peak of 30,889. In 2017 the county population rebounded to 30,578. Continued funding for economic development in key areas will result in long term benefit for Delta County. Short-term funding to the road and bridge fund from the passage of Senate Bill 2018-1 allows for funding of additional planned road improvements, based on the county’s five-year plan. Cost of health insurance for employees increased by 5 percent, compared to double digit increases every year in previous years.

The county’s investment in broadband has yielded increased economic activity across the county and has resulted in Delta County becoming an attractive place to expand existing business and attract a location neutral workforce. LeValley also pointed out major challenges for Delta County. Economic development. There is a need to diversify and strengthen our current economic base. Revenues. Assessed valuation is trending slightly lower, and the impact of the Gallagher Amendment, embedded in the Colorado State Constitution, continues to decrease residential property tax revenue. The current residential rate is 7.1 percent; however, the projected rate going forward is 6.2 percent. This decrease will impact the general fund, human services, economic development programs, and road and bridge funds. Public Safety Funding. Demand for public safety services is growing, including sheriff, district attorney and criminal justice services. In addition, Delta County is seeing significant growth in court activity, which will necessitate an unfunded state mandate to increase the number of courtrooms and support infrastructure in the

existing courthouse. Health and human services. Needs are increasing in the atrisk population of Delta County served by Health and Human Services. Unstable funding from the state and federal government. Severance tax is projected to remain the same in 2019 as the amount the county received in 2018. PILT (Payment in Lieu of Tax) is projected to stay relatively the same as in 2018. LeValley noted, “Thanks to responsible fiscal management and thoughtful stewardship of taxpayer dollars, Delta County continues to have a healthy fund balance.” Overall fund balances are budgeted to be 25 percent of appropriations, which is in line with policy and recommended practice of Colorado Department of Local Affairs. The decades-long practice of fund balances by Delta County has enabled the county to fund major capital projects without the requirement of longterm bonding and the interest costs associated with leveraged debt. More information about the 2019 Delta County budget is available at www.deltacounty. com. The 2019 budget is also available in hardcopy at the Delta County Courthouse, Room 227.

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Help for the hungry and homeless

The Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter was gifted recently with a ﬁnancial donation from Cassie Vest, owner of Doghouse Espresso in Delta. As part of National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week in November, Doghouse donated a portion of the day’s sales to the shelter on Nov. 16. Financial gifts like the one from Doghouse are used for direct guest services, helping hungry and homeless men, women and families in Delta County get back on their feet. “We are so grateful for the support of the community,” said Kami Collins, a board member of the organization. “Gifts like these help us keep the doors open and people off the streets, warm, fed and safe.” Pictured (from left) are shelter volunteers Holly Brooks, Claire Corbasson, Cheryl Oeltjenbruns, Kami Collins, Doghouse Espresso owner Cassie Vest, Lance Boren and Tom Hazelwood.

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On May 7, 1955, he married Marjorie Ann Brail in Ionia, Mich. They were married 53 years when she died June 9, 2008, in Delta. He is survived by his son, Thomas (Ginny) Ansbaugh of Grand Junction; two grandchildren, Kyle Ansbaugh and Tabatha Meadows; and one greatgrandchild, Maggie Billy West Meadows. Paonia resident Billy Taylor Funeral Service West died Nov. 18, 2018, and Crematory is hanat Colorow Care Center dling the arrangements. in Olathe. He was 78. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Inurnment will follow at Mesa View Cemetery. Billy Wayne West was born in Red Wing Nov. 25, 1940, to James and Mary (Johnson) West. He spent his childhood and attended school in Pueblo. He graduated from East Pueblo High School Myrna Chuchuru in 1958. Myrna Kaye ChuchMr. West was a master uru died Nov. 21, 2018. salesman who owned his She was 73. own business for many She was born in Monte years. He enjoyed hunt- Vista Feb. 19, 1945, to ing, fishing, landscaping L.E. “Jiggs” and Maretta and especially spending (Watts) Pettengill. time with his family. She was raised on the He is survived by his family farm and attended grandchildren, Bam- school at Hooper and Cenbii Henrie, Brandi West ter. Her family moved to and Cassie West; great- Montrose in 1955 and she grandchildren, Ceasar graduated from Montrose Henrie, Ezekeal West, County High School in Nayeli Sanchez, Sada 1963. Wright, Dahlila WestShe married Larry Phillips, Ariza Domingez Passmore in 1966. They and Kyilie Domingez; raised a son, Lindsey, and ex-wife, Josie West; and Larry’s half sister Velda extended family. Jo when her mother died He was preceded in at a young age. They later death by his parents; two divorced. sons, Christopher and Mrs. Chuchuru spent Richard West; brother, a lifetime buying, selling Jimmy West; and sister, and restoring furniture. Mary Ethel. She owned Myrna’s FurTaylor Funeral Service niture in Delta for several and Crematory is han- years before retiring, but dling the arrangements. stayed in the business by Visit the internet obit- working at Lily & Rose uary and sign the online whenever extra help was guest registry at www. needed. taylorfuneralservice.com. She was friends with

Arthur Ansbaugh

Arthur C. Ansbaugh died Nov. 19, 2018, at Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was 89. No services are planned at this time. Arthur Clair Ansbaugh was born in Michigan on Oct. 7, 1929, to Charlie Van Aken and Doris Amsbaugh. He moved from Arizona to Delta in 1978. He enjoyed photography, cooking and making candy.

Bill for 41 years and introduced him to many over the years. She enjoyed puzzles, playing Yahtzee, the mountains, dancing to good country music, and her many dogs over the years. She is survived by a son, Lindsey (Lisa) Passmore of Silt; daughter, Velda Jo (Rob) Bryson of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; grandchildren, Shad Passmore of Silt, Delaney Passmore of Providence, R.I., Arthur (Sylvia) Kroschel of Parachute and Summer Meyer of

Killdeer, N.D.; several grandchildren; sisters, Ann Saunders and Retta (Ron) Sanchez; brothers, Steve (Judy) Pettengill and Dana Pettengill, all of Montrose, and Mike (Donna) Pettengill of Fergus Falls, Minn.; brotherin-law, Dick Fletcher of Farmington, N.M.; and extended family. She was preceded in death by a brother, Roger; and sisters, Becki and Sheron. A short viewing will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at St. Luke’s Episocpal Church in Delta with services to follow. A private family burial will take place in the family plot at Valley Lawns in Montrose. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are being handled by Crippin Funeral Home.

Colin Kurtz

Delta resident Colin L. Kurtz died Oct. 26, 2018, at HopeWest Care Center in Grand Junction. He was 67. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Inurnment will follow at 3 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado in Grand Junction. Colin Lee Kurtz was born Nov. 3, 1950, to Albert and Joyce (Cox) Kurtz in Jamestown, N.D. He spent his childhood and attended school in North Dakota until the family moved to Montrose. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army and later earned an associate degree in 1978 from Mesa State College. He was an artist who enjoyed painting, writing poetry, reading and spending time with family. Mr. Kurtz is survived by his children, Paul (Becky) Kurtz and Wendi Jeffryes; brothers, Brian Kurtz and Lynn Kurtz; sister, Renee (Jim) Lee; grandchildren, Miranda Milham, Cade Kurtz, Lila Kurtz and Chloe Kurtz; and great-grandchildren, Thomas, Deegan and Zayden. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Elizabeth Offerman. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

John Ooms

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Cedaredge resident John William Ooms died Nov. 8, 2018, at Welbrook Transitional Rehabilitation Center in Grand Junction. He was 77. Services have already taken place. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Ooms; sons, Bill (Ronda) Ooms of West Lafayette, Ind.,

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Russ (Jan) Ooms of Cedaredge, Randy (Kris) Ooms of Gowan, Mich., and Andy (Debra) Ooms of Redding, Calif.; daughter, Eunice (Steve) Ward of Cedaredge; brothers,

Ken Ooms of Lansing, Ill., and Larry Ooms of De Motte, Ind.; sister, Cheryl Ooms of Alpine, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 10 1/2 great-grandchildren. Memorial contribu-

tions may be made to Young Life Grand Valley 2500 Broadway Unit B #1223, Grand Junction, CO 81507. Martin Mortuary handled the arrangements.

Wesley V. “Wes” Wade June 4, 1940 ~ Nov. 21, 2018 Former longtime Paonia resident Wes Wade passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at his home in Grand Junction, Colo. He was 78 years old. A celebration of life will be held on 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at the First Christian Church, 1326 N 1st St., Grand Junction, Colo., with Rev. Brad Barton officiating. Wes attended school and graduated from Paonia High School with the Class of 1958. On June 29, 1962, Wes married Helen Amsbury in Paonia. Helen preceded him in death on April 26, 2018. Wes was owner and manager of Paonia Marketing Association for most of his adult working life. He owned his own fruit orchards, managed orchards for others, and ran a fruit packing plant. Wes was one of many generations of Wades who worked in the fruit business in the

Paonia area. Wes and his wife, Helen, also ran a retail store which specialized in garden supply, irrigation and chain saws. Wes also worked for the Delta County School District as a bus driver. Wes was very active in Rotary, Lions Club and was a lifetime member of the Elks. Wes and Helen were both active members of First Christian Church in Grand Junction. Wes loved family holidays when his family was growing up and later, he and Helen traveled throughout the United States, took sev-

eral cruises and enjoyed trips to Denver to attend plays and musicals. Wes is survived by his son, Bruce (Josie) Wade of Hotchkiss; his daughter, Debbie (Scott) Malson of Brisbane, Australia; his granddaughter, Mindy (Danny) Tea of Dallas, Texas; and great-grandchildren: Lleyton and Deegan Tea of Dallas, Texas. Wes was preceded in death by his parents, Carrol and Margaret Wade; his wife, Helen; and a brother, Ronald Wade. The family suggests memorial contributions to be made to First Christian Church, 1326 North 1st Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www.taylorfuneral service.com. Paid obituary

Mable Livingston Sept. 18, 1919 ~ Nov. 18, 2018 Mable Donella Squire was born Sept. 18, 1919, in Seiling, Okla., to Lloyd and Vesta (Brown) Squire. She graduated from Seiling High School and completed one year at Gregg Business College in Phoenix, Ariz. Even though she took one day a week off during high school and worked at the sale barn restaurant to help provide for her younger brothers and sister she still made the state honor roll. The dust bowl, the great depression, and World War II greatly influenced her life as she watched her mother’s generosity to everyone who came to their door during these very hard times. She married her high school sweetheart, Willard Livingston, Dec. 25, 1937, in Phoenix, Ariz. They were married 63 years before Willard’s death in 2001. Along with Willard’s parents, brothers and sisters, they moved to California and were the original “Grapes of Wrath” family following the crops for work. In the fall of 1938 they came to Palisade, Colo., to harvest the peach crop. They moved on to Hotchkiss, Colo., and then Paonia, Colo., where she lived until 2010. Willard and Mable had three children, Barbara Lund, Laddie Livingston and Faye Campbell. Mable had a thirst for knowledge. She studied Greek and Spanish and was learning a few phrases in Polish from Marie, one of her caretakers. She learned to play the mandolin in her 90’s and was taking online classes from Kahn Academy. She always wanted to learn to fly. One year one of her grandsons gave her a pilot’s manual which she studied diligently. For her 98th birthday a pilot from Angel Flight picked her up in Montrose and allowed her to fly the plane. They flew over the San Juans and from Pagosa Springs to Cortez. Needless to say she was thrilled. Mable and Willard loved to travel and carefully planned trips to Europe, Hawaii, and

Alaska. They also visited Washington, D.C. and many of the National Parks in the Western U.S. Mable also had a very adventurous spirit. She flew in a glider, floated the Snake and the Gunnison Rivers; climbed Mt. Lamborn and Mt. Gunnison and was almost to the top of Uncompahgre Peak before they were turned back by a lightning storm. She went on several elk hunting trips with Willard in the West Elk Wilderness area. Mable and Willard hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon twice. The second time (when she was 63) was with her daughters and their husbands and five grandchildren. The youngest was six and the oldest was 11. They hiked from the South to the North Rim. Mable had many talents. She was a great cook and could make a good meal out of almost nothing. She was an excellent seamstress. She could make her own patterns out of newspapers and could make everything from coats to wedding dresses. She made almost all of the girls’ school clothes. She made many beautiful quilts, at least one for every child, grandchild and great-grandchild. Mable also loved music. She played the piano and organ, often sang duets, directed the church choir and directed the Junior Quakers choir after she got off work at the bank. Mable was a typical farm/ranch wife. She had a large garden and milked eight cows when Willard was away. She wasn’t afraid to try anything. One year when Willard was hunting she and the girls laid a hardwood floor in the

dining room. The next year it was the living room. The two most important things in her life were her faith and her family. She loved to share her faith and had a profound effect on many people. Mable taught Sunday School for many years. One time she took a class that no one else would teach because of one disruptive little boy. The first time he started to act up she told him if he didn’t sit down and be quiet so others could learn he would have to go upstairs and sit with his parents. There were no more problems. That little boy is now her sonin-law and thinks she is the greatest mother-inlaw ever. Mable and Willard always wanted to own their own ranch. They accomplished this by Willard running the ranch and working a couple of part time jobs in town. This was a wonderful place for the children to grow up. Mable worked at the First National Bank in Paonia for eight years. She was promoted to Assistant Cashier. She also was the Office Manager for the North Fork Clinic in Hotchkiss and Paonia for 23 years. Before his death Dr. Ridgway said, “She was the best Office Manager we ever had. She ran it like the business belonged to her.” High praise indeed. Mable is survived by one son Laddie (Judy) Livingston of Paonia, two daughters Faye (Stan) Campbell of Lyons, and Barbara (Art) Lund of Montrose, one brother Eldon Squire of Sacramento, Calif., seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, four brothers: Fred, Orin, John, and Boyd Squire and one sister Darlena King. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www.taylorfuneral service.com. Paid obituary

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She was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Ellis; and one sister, Ava Earls. 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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Betty Sue Peacock

Betty Sue Peacock died Nov. 12, 2018, in Snohomish, Wash. She was 85. She was born Nov. 15, 1932, in Estancia, N.M., to Samuel and Hazel Massey. She spent her childhood on New Mexico’s Glorieta Mesa. The family moved to Delta in 1948 and she graduated from Delta High School in 1951. On Nov. 1, 1952, she married George Peacock in Roswell, N.M. His employment with the Federal Aviation Authority took them to Anchorage, Alaska, Sioux Falls, S.D., and Denver. Later in life, Mrs. Peacock lived in Grand Junction and Snohomish, Wash. She enjoyed reading, embroidering, discussing politics, telling stories, listening to country and bluegrass music and spending time with her family. She is survived by four children, George Peacock, Amy Peacock, David Peacock and Dane Peacock; a son-in-law, John Hardin; daughters-in-law Rose Daley, Rebecca Peacock and Oyunbileg Peacock; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her siblings, E.Y. Massey, Kay Massey and Mary Alexander. She was preceded in death by her husband and three siblings, Obera Engle, Oliver Massey and Jack Massey. Services were held Nov. 27 in West Valley City, Utah. Valley View Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Agnes Busch

Agnes Busch died Nov. 19, 2018, at Delta County Memorial Hospital in Delta. She was 91. She is survived by her sons, Bruce (Sherry) Busch of Colorado Springs and Craig (Loretta) Busch of Cedaredge; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Murl Marsh of Emmett Idaho, formerly of Delta, died Nov. 18, 2018, at The Cottages Care Facility in Emmett. He was 90. Funeral services were held Nov. 24 at the Emmett Nazrene Church. Interment with full military honors will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado. Mr. Marsh was born at home on the family farm in Portales, N.M., on June 7, 1928, to William and Flora (Bourne) Marsh. He was the second of twins and a surprise to his mother. The Marsh family moved to Delta where the family farmed through Murl’s school years. Mr. Marsh signed up for the Army in 1950 to avoid the draft. He served as a medic in North Korea. He was wounded in the line of duty before being honorably discharged on Sept. 12, 1952, and sent back to his home in Delta. He used his Army GI education benefits to attend school in Pasadena, Calif., where he earned a BA education and met his wife at a church bowling event. On June 24, 1959, he married Freda Walker in Pasadena, Calif. She preceded him in death on April 4, 2007. Mr. Marsh was a member of the Nazarene Church and a former member of the Church of God in Delta. He taught in elementnary schools in Washington, Guam and Idaho. He retired after 33 years of teaching in May 1991. He is survived by his twin brother, Earl Marsh; sister, Fronia Mae Taylor; son, Mark Marsh; daughters, Noreen Beesley and LeAnn Marsh; five grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda; sisters, Christine Donnell and (Muadie) Marie Ritthaler; brothers, Archie Marsh and William Marsh; and granddaughter, Karen Beesley. Potter’s Funeral Services of Emmett, Idaho, handled the arrangements.

Linda Snead

Linda Snead of Paonia died Nov. 20, 2018, at her home in Paonia. She was 69. She was born Nov. 18, 1949, in Grand Junction, to Carl Baysinger and Alberta Shetler She was a homemaker and the wife of Gordon Snead. She is survived by her daughters, Jacinda Markowitch of Paonia, Karla Frazier of Sidney, Mont, Kyndra Souther of Norwood and Jessica Spencer of Limon. She was preceded in death by her parents. Legacy Funeral Home of Grand Junction handled the arrangements.

Maria Toole

Maria Ignacia Toole died Nov. 17, 2018, in Rifle after a long struggle with diabetes. She was 77. She was born in Peña Blanca, Chihuahua, on Oct. 25, 1941, to Jesus Ortiz Rascon and Maria Marquez Madrid. On Sept. 26, 1976, she married George Toole.

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They had three children, Hector Ortiz, Maria Verveja and Veronica Toole. Mrs. Toole is also survived by three sisters, Maria Ortiz Marquez, Ofelia Ortiz Marquez and Lourdes Vensor; six grandchildren, Crystal Verdeja, Hector Zeferino, Hector Ortiz, Alejandro Ortiz, Martin Verveja and Erica Verveja; and

two great-grandchildren, Priscyla Mendoza and Aubrey Zeferino. She lived in Delta from 1975 to 2015, when she moved to Rifle. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at www. taylorfuneralservice.com.

Cynthia Kline

Cynthia E. Kline, 61, of Cedaredge and North Pole, Alaska, died Nov. 19, 2018, in Delta. A graveside service will be held at the Cory Cemetery Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Delta Library.

Jerome “Jerry” Dee Solaas Feb. 5, 1965 ~ Nov. 16, 2018 Long time Paonia resident Jerome “Jerry” Dee Solaas, age 53, passed away Nov. 16, 2018, at Anschutz Medical Center surrounded by his family. Jerry was born Feb. 5, 1965, in Rawlins, Wyo., to Charles and Beverly Solaas. Jerry spent most of his childhood in Hanna, Wyo., where he graduated high school. As an adult Jerry held many jobs in civil service, working/volunteering for the Fire Dept., Ambulance, Police Dept., as well as a Correctional Officer transporting inmates across the United States. The job he enjoyed most of all however was being a Coal Miner like his father. On May 6, 2002 Jerry met the love of his life Yvonne and 106 days later they were husband and wife. They spent the next 16 years madly in love and enjoying their children and grandchildren. Jerry enjoyed fishing, camping, anything outdoors, reading, gaming, and his greatest joy

was his family. Jerry is survived by his wife Yvonne Solaas of Paonia, Colo.; his four children Jerri Davis of Delta, Colo., Desirae Vasquez (Ray Vasquez) of Paonia, Colo., David Davis (Jesi Buhr) of Paonia, Colo., Chris Solaas (Amiee Solaas) of Paonia, Colo. Eleven grandchildren Patience Byrge (Jared Byrge) of Durango, Colo., Kiley Olson, Alysia Olson, Delilah Vasquez, Jasmine Vasquez, Zariah Dennison, Adrian Dennison, Kerian Dennision, Makayla Davis, and Chris Solaas Jr. AKA Bubba. Siblings Tracy and Harold Newbrough

of Rawlins, Wyo., Chris and Monica Solaas of Rock Springs, Wyo., David and Aaron Solaas of Rock Springs, Wyo., Jesse and Sunshine Solaas of Hanna, Wyo., Ramon and Teresa Castilleja of Rawlins, Wyo., and his father-in-law Ramon Castilleja Sr. of Paonia, Colo., as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Charles Solaas, Beverly and Jack Bertolas and his granddaughter Cassidy Fay Rose Solaas. There will be a Celebration of Life held for Jerry at Heritage Hall in Hotchkiss, Colo. on Dec. 8, 2018 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in Jerry’s memory to CU Adrenal Tumor Program online at http://giving. cu.edu/fund/adrenalneoplasms-reasearch or mail to Mail Stop A065 13001 E. 17th place, Suite WG112, Aurora CO 80045. Paid obituary

Nora Brown

Nora Ellen Brown of Hotchkiss died Nov. 13, 2018, at HopeWest Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction. She was 71. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss. Nora Ellen Ellis was born on March 19, 1947, in Southport, Ind., to Walter and Pearl Ellis. She spent her childhood and attended school in Southport, graduating from Southport High School in 1965. She attended Le Cordon Bleu School in Paris, France. On April 18, 1981, she married Jerry Brown at the Westerly Mansion in Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Brown was a Girl Scout troop leader, had a catering business and donated to the World Wildlife Fund. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, painting, reading and visiting art museums. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jerry Brown of Hotchkiss; son, Elliot Brown of Hotchkiss; and daughter, Valerie Brown of New Orleans, La.

Jody Pabloff

Delta resident Jody Lee Pabloff died Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at his home. He was 53. Mr. Pabloff was born May 21, 1965, in Escondido, Calif., to Martin and Charlene (Whaley) Pabloff. He spent his childhood in Cedaredge and graduated from Delta High School in 1983. On June 8, 1985, he married Rebecca Huff in Cedaredge. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes and Harleys, fishing and rock hunting/collecting. He is survived by his parents, Martin and Charlene Pabloff of Delta; son, Derek Pabloff of Delta; sister, Donna Fender of Delta; and extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and John Fender. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Visit the internet obituary at www.taylor funeral service.com.

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Students of the Month

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Delta Middle School recently recognized the October Students of the Month. Pictured above are eighth graders Ashleigh Reilly, Bernardo Mejia, Kailie Hofschulte and Phoenix Caraveau-Duran. Photo submitted

Students of the Month

Garnet Mesa Elementary School recognizes the fourth and ﬁfth grade Students of the Month for October: (back row) Rodrigo Blanco, Madeline Zmiewsky, Alyssa Garrett, and Vicky Medina Luna; (front row) Isabella Gonzalez-Franco, Daniel Silva, Haylei Bayless and Lillie Greer.

Western Colorado Percussion Festival culminates in free concert

Pictured are seventh graders (back row) Jesse Dicamillo, Nathan Brewer, EmmaLeah Rains; (front row) John Dexter, Jae Huff, Carlie Holbrook and Roman Duran.

Pictured are sixth graders Dylan Fry, Brysin Woodson, Alex Dunn, Mark Allaire and Nathanuel Huff.

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Little hoopsters, it’s time to lace up your high tops and dribble on down to Bill Heddles Recreation Center to register for another season of K2 basketball. Practices will be held Saturday mornings starting Jan. 12. Session times will be determined by the number of participants. The season runs from Jan. 12 to Feb. 16. Kurt Clay, former coach for Delta High School, will be running the program with other volunteers. Kids will learn fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, passing, defense and offense. Some games will be played toward the end of the program. The fee is $35 for the six-week program. Each participant will get a basketball and T-shirt. Call 874-0923 to register.

The 13th annual Western Colorado Percussion Festival’s Final Concert will feature performances by members of the CMU Percussion Ensemble and high school students from around the region who participate in an Honor Percussion Ensemble. The concert will be presented at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Moss Performing Arts Center Love Recital Hall. In addition to the concert, featured clinician Michael Udow will present a percussion clinic and masterclass at 12:30 p.m. in Room 005/006 of the Moss Performing Arts Center. Udow, Fulbright-Hayes Fellow, is a professor emeritus at the University of Michigan, performed as principal percussionist of the Santa Fe Opera, and was

Have breakfast with Santa on Dec. 8 The Kiwanis and Key clubs of Delta are hosting Breakfast With Santa Saturday, Dec. 8, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Decorate pancakes, make crafts and visit with Santa from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The event is free for children; adults will be charged $3 for breakfast.

Passport to Health Delta County kids are invited to participate in the Passport to Health program at Delta County Libraries October through December. Offered in conjunction with the Discover Health exhibit at Delta Library, Passport to Health is a program that encourages kids to make healthy lifestyle choices through offering incentives. The passport booklet includes a variety of activities that parents, teachers and librarians can sign off on upon com-

pletion. The grand prizes include a bike from SK Bikes (a retail value of up to $300), a youth pass to Bill Heddles Recreation Center, and an outdoor games package sponsored by the Delta Family Center. Preschool children through seniors in high school are invited to participate. Passport booklets are available at all five libraries in Delta County. Contact Tracy Ihnot at 970-399-7877 or tihnot@deltalibraries.org for more information.

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the composer-in-residence for the Colorado Chamber Orchestra from 2014-2015. The CMU Percussion Ensemble will perform several of Udow’s percussion works at the

final concert, including Rio Grande Riffs, Reality/Illusion, and TopsyTurvy. The masterclass and concert are both free and open to the public.

Delta High School

Students of the Month Reagan Clay

Age: 17 Parents: Sara Clay and Kurt Clay

Favorite subject: Math Favorite teacher: Mr. Magtutu and Mrs. MacKendrick Most influential person in your life: My grandpa, Harold Clay. He always goes out of his way to help any person he possibly can and he puts his heart into everything he does. After graduation I plan to attend college to earn a biochemical engineering degree. Favorite saying: “Why fit in when you were born to stand out.” ~ Dr. Seuss Favorite musician: Florida Georgia Line Favorite TV show: New Amsterdam Activities: I am involved in Youth City Council, DHS Student Council, National Honor Society, Key Club and high school sports including softball, track and basketball. I also played volleyball for two years. I am a K-2 basketball coach/volunteer at Bill Heddles Recreation Center and I recently began to grocery shop for the elderly after buying groceries for my Grandma and realizing how many people are unable to go to the grocery store. I’m highly requested for babysitting, house sitting and pet sitting for teachers, a service I don’t charge for. In my spare time, I go down the Gunnison River with my family, read and paddleboard. I am active in youth programs at Delta Christian Church and have received numerous academic awards.

Andrew Baier

Age: 18 Parents: Paul and Margaret Baier Favorite subject: History Favorite teacher: Ms. Ranum Most influential person in your life: My two older brothers, Jeremiah and Josh. Both have been extremely successful in their own different career paths, one starting a successful business and the other graduating from the Colorado School of Mines. After graduation I plan to study chemical engineering. Favorite saying: “Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war.” Favorite musician/song: “Come Sail Away” ~ Styx Favorite TV show: The Men Who Built America Activities: I play baseball and basketball. I especially love to have leadership roles in summer camps and for coaching. I have coached many kids in baseball, basketball and volleyball. In my spare time I like to play sports, build my own handmade knives and enjoy the various outdoor activities in Colorado.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

VSA presents Christmas by Candlelight X BY STACEY RYAN Special to the DCI

The Valley Symphony Association (VSA) presents “Christmas By Candlelight X,” on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. (immediately following the Montrose Parade of Lights) and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. Both concerts will be held at the Montrose Pavilion. An all-volunteer arts organization in its 48th season, the VSA’s annual holiday concert celebrates the sounds of the season, as the orchestra and chorus come together to perform old favorites and create new holiday memories with the audience. Over 100 musicians, ranging in age from 14 to 92, share the stage for the VSA’s two Christmas concerts. “We especially invite people to join us after the Parade of Lights, which is why we push back our performance to 7:30 p.m. for our only Saturday concert of the year,” orchestra director Mike Kern said.

“Our concerts appeal to all ages, and we’re comprised of your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and fellow citizens from throughout the Uncompahgre and North Fork valleys, who volunteer their time and talent to produce concerts we are truly proud to present,” Kern said. “It’s so rare and special that we on the Western Slope have access to classical music through the VSA, and we look to the regional community for support through attendance and sponsorship to sustain us.” Board member Priscilla Fry said that Volunteers of America (VOA) is garnering headliner billing as the music organization’s first ever “concert partner” sponsor and will help make this year’s Christmas by Candlelight extra special. “Music brings passion and joy to life, and we witness the amazing effects music has in the lives of those we serve in our various healthcare

City of Delta hosts Holiday Craft Fair Dec. 1 The City of Delta’s annual Holiday Craft Fair is set for Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. About 75 vendor booths will be set up in the gymnasium, aerobics room, conference room and halls. You’ll find Christmas decor, handbags, wallets, wooden

toys, photos, cards, western decor, gift baskets, pottery, jewelry, candles, quilts and refurbished trunks. Clothing, purses, scarves, soaps, wreaths and items for babies will also be available. This show is free to the public. For more information, call the recreation center at 874-0923.

and housing programs,” VOA regional marketing director Erin Berge said. “The missions of VSA and VOA align in that we both seek to uplift and enrich lives. One of many ways we provide this is through the enjoyment of music. Music sparks memories and connects us to our happiest moments, especially around the holidays. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to partner with the VSA in their Christmas by Candlelight concerts.” In western Colorado, VOA operates under the health care division providing a network of services including The Homestead of Montrose assisted living; Valley Manor Care Center and Horizons Care Center,

both offering long term care, short-term rehabilitation and memory care; Home Health of Western Colorado with in-home nursing care; Senior CommUnity Care PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly); Senior CommUnity Meals with community dining sites and meals on wheels; and AdvantAge Health Resource Centers. For information, upcoming concerts, tickets, and the audition process, visit the VSA on Facebook@ValleySym phonyAssociation and at ValleySymphony.net. Tickets are also available in Delta at Clubb’s, in Montrose at Montrose Music and the Montrose Pavilion, and at the door on event days.

Advent concert features Paul Rosin St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 5th and Palmer in Delta announces the second Advent concert Tuesday, Dec. 4, 12:10 to 12:55 p.m. Paul Rosin will sing. Rosin grew up in Greeley and has had a love of music since childhood. The pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church in Austin, he has sung in the Greeley Chorale, church choirs and one season in Opera Colorado. He sang the national anthem for the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Rapids. He has also sung

for several official functions and gatherings with Governor Bill Owens’ office. His program will include selections from sacred to traditional Christmas tunes. On Dec. 11, a special men’s choir will perform. The final concert, Dec. 18, will be singer Mindy Robinson. For more information on these concerts, contact Nyla Storch 874-9485.

Model trains, Santa highlight Cross Orchards Christmas show Cross Orchards Historic Site invites community members to celebrate the holiday season at the 30th annual Model Train Christmas Show presented by The Grand Valley Model Railroad Club (GVMRRC). This Christmas event will be hosted four weekends in December from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday, at 3073 Patterson Road. Guests are invited to enjoy hot cocoa and cookies as the GVMRR Club showcases the western slope through the eyes of

the HO, N, and G gauge scale model trains. The Rio Grande Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society will also have the Uintah Railway exhibit open, with its crown jewel: the Uintah Caboose #3, says Cross Orchards curator Matt Darling. “A new addition this year will be the Cross Orchards Gallery which will be open for people to enjoy hot chocolate and other snacks. Most importantly, the Cross Orchards ride-on train will be giving rides

through the orchards where Santa will be handing out cookies at the historic bunkhouse,” says Darling. Admission for the Christmas Train Show is $4 for adults, $1 for children and $7 for families. Train ride admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children and $5 for families. For further information on the Model Train Christmas Show and other museum happenings, please visit http:// museumofwesternco.com or contact Matt Darling, 970-261-7839.

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Christmas favorites featured in concert

Well-known baritone soloist Paul Rosin will perform at Cedaredge Chapel of the Cross on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 4 and 7 p.m. Rosin is pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church in Austin. His program will include Christmas favorites and much more. rian Church of Honolulu. Admission is by donaHe continues to tour the tion and no tickets are world as a baritone solo- required. ist, recitalist and guest artist with symphony orchestras and opera Cross country companies. “Leon Sings Noel” race series allows concert goers to hear a Christmas pro- begins Dec. 2 gram, traditional ChristThe WinterStart cross mas carols, sacred as well country ski races will be as traditional and popu- held on Sunday, Dec. 2 ,at lar carols. Skyway on Grand Mesa. Single admission tick- There will be a 5k classic ets, $20/adult, will go on race at 11 a.m. followed sale at 6 p.m. when the by a 5k freestyle race at doors open. Season tick- 12:30 p.m. Registration ets will also be available is on race day only, $20 for $45/adult, $15/student for Grand Mesa Nordic or $95/family. For more Council members, $30 information, call Bob for others. All ages and Brown, 970-835-4480, or abilities are welcome. For visit the website www. more information, call deltamontroseconcerts. 434-9753 or go to www. com. gmnc.org.

Baritone to sing Noel The Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association is bringing Leon Williams to the Delta Performing Arts Center, 822 Grand Avenue, at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. Classically trained, Williams is an extremely versatile baritone who soars to tenor-like heights with ease and power, is committed to every word of text, and takes the listeners to a place which completely surpasses mere entertainment. Williams has wowed audiences around the globe with his impassioned interpretations of everything from the cantatas of J.S. Bach to his performance of the leading role of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in the original

Broadway production of the hit musical Ragtime. He is a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and currently resides in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he assists in leading worship at First Presbyte-

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BUSINESS

Regional council addresses wildfire mitigation with county BY ANNETTE BRAND Staff Writer

Members of the West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC) discussed their programs and activities in Delta County at the Nov. 19 commissioners meeting. Lilia Falk, director of WRWC, and Jamie Gomez, mitigation and education coordinator for WRWC, introduced Jake Schmalz who will be working with firefighters and emergency management personnel in Delta County in all the WRWC programs and emergencies. Schmalz is returning home to Delta County. Gomez thanked Delta County for its leadership and forward thinking in the arenas of wildfire mitigation, preparedness and adaptation. He said WRWC resources and programs have been

Workshop addresses revised food code New regulations that go into effect Jan. 1 affect anyone who operates under a retail food establishment license in Colorado. Are you ready? ENGAGE is hosting a Colorado Revised Food Code Workshop Thursday, Nov. 29, at Edesia’s Kitchen in Paonia, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. State environmental protection specialist Robert Warwick will lead a discussion about the new regulations that will affect restaurants, food trucks, delis in grocery stores, food trucks and other retail food establishments. To learn more, email ENGAGE director Shawn Gardner at shawn. gardner@tcr.edu.

available to Delta County residents since 2010 and have had measurable, tangible and lasting impact. WRWC works with local fire protection districts, homeowners associations, community leaders and individual homeowners in identifying wildfire risk and taking proactive steps toward reducing those risks ahead of a future wildfire event. Gomez spoke of some of these collaborative efforts. WRWC Cost-Share Program. The cost-share program provides up to 75 percent cost-share funding for defensible space and strategic landscapescale fuels reduction projects. In Delta County 269.15 acres of hazardous fuels reduction projects have been coordinated and funded by WRWC, serving to increase the amount of defensible space within fire-prone areas of the county. To incentivize Delta County residents to participate in hazardous fuels reduction work, WRWC has invested $98,634. Homeowners have contributed $61,584 in cash-match as well as an additional $18,670 of in-kind match toward fuels reduction work. WRWC applied for and administered several grants to bring additional financial resources to Delta County Community Chipping Program. WRWC provides free curbside service to participating communities and residents of fire-prone areas in Delta County. Since 2011 WRWC has worked with residents of Sorrento Heights and the greater Cedar Mesa community to coordinate community chipping projects. To date, 31 residents have participated in

these events; 105 piles of slash have been chipped; 19,563 cubic yards of slash have been chipped; residents have spent 423 hours of work to cut trees and shrubs and construct piles for chipping; and $2,924 has been spent on contracted chipping services. Targeted Outreach and Planning Efforts. WRWC coordinated a community wildfire information forum in Cedaredge with the Cedaredge Volunteer Fire Department in 2016 which was attended by over 50 residents. In 2018 WRWC participated in the Redlands Mesa Preparedness event coordinated by Hotchkiss Fire Department. In partnership with Delta County WRWC targeted a direct mailing to residents at risk to wildfire. WRWC assisted with the development of the 2018 Delta County All Hazards Mitigation Plan. WRWC has participated in several fire department open houses; homeowners association meetings and community events; home site visits and wildfire risk assessments; and 85 one-on-one homeowner site visits. At the meeting were three men experienced in fighting fires and dealing with managing emergency situations who came to express their appreciation for the work of WRWC and encourage the county commissioners to continue financial support. They were Jeff Wright, outgoing Delta County emergency management coordinator; Kris Stewart, incoming Delta County emergency management coordinator; and Doug Fritz, captain of the Hotchkiss Fire. Commissioner Roeber expressed his appreciation for the fantastic work WRWC does with landowners.

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Delta’s Parade of Lights

PARADE RESULTS Best Collaboration Delta Civil Air Patrol/ Smiling Aviation Most Outstanding Lights Thunder Mountain Wheelers Most Creative Delta Food Pantry

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Know Your Neighbor

FUEL combines your favorite beverage with drive-thru convenience

Bailie Robinson grew up in Portland, Ore., where she got her first job as a barista. Her experience at a local drive-thru fueled a passion that led to FUEL, a coffee stand located at 420 Highway 92 (at the corner of Crawford and Highway 92) in Delta. “I have always been so passionate about the coffee industry, the varieties of drinks you can make, and the relationships you can build with all of the regular customers. Owning my own was always a

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Bailie Robinson loves being a barista. Opening her own drive-thru coffee stand is a dream come true.

dream of mine and it has been such a fun experience,” she said of the business she opened a year ago. “Opening another coffee shop in small Delta was a gamble but it’s been amazing so far. What I would say sets me apart the most would be my ability to remember someone’s drink who I have only seen once, and my interaction with each and every customer. I’m not here to just make your drink and send you on your way, I love to hear about your day, and converse with you!” She’s often asked what prompted her move from Portland to Delta in August 2017. She explains, “I have been coming here every year since I was a little girl to visit my grandparents, aunts and uncles and have always wanted to live here. So after 23 years in Oregon, God made it very clear moving to Colorado was what He wanted me to do!” Fuel offers delicious pastries and a variety of exceptional drinks. “I make any and all kinds of beverages, from black coffee, to tea, mochas, all the way to infused redbulls and smoothies. All of my drinks are available hot, iced or blended,” Bailie said. “Come try my favorite — a white chocolate ameri-

cano with a little dash of cream! It never disappoints.” Bailie is the manager and only barista at FUEL, but down the road, would love to extend her hours and add an employee or two ... possibly even be open on Sunday mornings so folks can get their fuel before church. “I have been making drinks for over six years now and love every second of it,” she said. “God has blessed me with some of the best customers that I get to see every day and it makes each work day exciting.”

You’ll ﬁnd FUEL just off Crawford Avenue, behind the car wash on Highway 92.

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Paonia adopts $3 million budget BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

Following a series of public workshops and discussions, Paonia trustees approved of the final draft of the fiscal year 2019 budget with no final changes and little comment from the public. The board’s been working on this budget for three months,” said Mayor Charles Stewart during the requisite public hearing on the proposed $3 million budget. “We are far down the road and we’ve gotten to the point of the public hearing.” Giving credit to previous boards of trusteees, town administrator Ken Knight said the town’s financial situation continues to improve. The budget summary esti-

mates beginning reserves at $5,341,131, with total revenues for 2019 of $3,055,797 and total expenses of $3,095,446, for an ending reserve of $301,482. The difference of $39,649 will come from Space to Create fund pass-through grant reserves. General Fund budget is set at $1,191,732 as follows: Administration — $197,347; Building — $56,925; Public Safety — $319,400; Parks — $85,006; Streets — $133,379; Street capital — $64,975; Bridge — $300,000; Sidewalk — $35,400. The General Fund is still “precarious,” said Knight, but a balanced budget was passed while funding for an additional police officer and a part-time PAONIA BUDGET TO B2

Young Crawford seamstress makes 21 ‘Quilts for Kids’ SPECIAL TO THE DCI

Tia Homedew is only 9 years old, but she is already learning the value of giving to others. Homedew, a fourth-grade student at Paonia Elementary School who lives in Crawford, has been sewing since age 5 when Santa delivered her first sewing machine on Christmas day. Since then, her love for sewing has grown and grown. Homedew is also a member of the Mt. Lamborn 4-H Club. Last summer, while working on her quilt project for the annual Delta County Fair, she discovered Quilts for Kids. The national nonprofit organization is dedicated to making quilts to comfort children facing serious illness, injury

or trauma. Tia, who has already entered multiple 4-H sewing projects in the annual Delta County Fair, went right to work making quilts. With each stitch she was perfecting her 4-H skills. Soon, she had pieced together 21 quilts. She delivered them to Hi Fashion Sewing in Grand Junction, where she met with owner Jeff Vogel and Quilts for Kids chapter organizer Stella Konya. Her quilts, along with others, will be distributed to HopeWest, the Western Slope Center for Children, and the office of Dr. Deering. Those wishing to donate to Quilts for Kids can visit Hi Fashion at 2584 Patterson Road in Grand Junction, or call 970-256-1293.

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Tia Homedew, 9, delivered 21 quilts she made for the Quilts for Kids program to Hi Fashion Sewing in Grand Junction. She also met with owner Jeff Vogel and Quilts for Kids chapter organizer Stella Konya. Quilts for Kids makes quilts to comfort children facing trauma.

Look who is back in town

Photo by Randy Sunderland

Santa was the guest of honor at Friday’s Parade of Lights in Crawford. He was greeted by children of all ages during the parade, and later the jolly old elf visited with them in Crawford Town Hall. The parade kicked off a week of activities in Crawford, including the Pioneer Festival of Trees, High Tea on Thursday, Nov. 29, kids’ day at the library on Friday, Nov. 29, and caps off with a community potluck and silent auction on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Crawford Town Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. Turn to page B2 for more photos.

Celebrate holidays in Paonia style this weekend BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

Open houses, trunk shows and soirees, a puppet show and a concert in a wine cellar are on the long list of events to enjoy this weekend during the Paonia Holiday Festivities. Sponsored by the Paonia Chamber of Commerce, more than a dozen area businesses will kick off the holiday season with specials, drawings, food and drink, music, and fun for all ages. The Paonia Public Library hosts its annual holiday book sale from 1-4 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Across the street at Berg Harvest, enjoy holiday shopping and free samples from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Grand Avenue will be bustling with activity. Stop in at Second Story Studios above the Blue Sage from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and all day Saturday for a holiday boutique; visit the holiday photo booth and hot cocoa bar from 3-5 p.m. Friday at First Colorado National Bank; enjoy ladies night out from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Paonia Farm & Home; and experience Elsie Winne Edstrom’s fused dichroic and art glass and jewelry at Refinery. For music lovers, the North Forkestra will perform a chamber orchestra holiday concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Cirque. For a rare treat that happens only once a year, from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, join the winemakers at Alfred Eames winery, 11931 4050 Road, for wine tasting, appetizers and music in the wine cellar. For the kids, the Paonia

Photo by Tamie Meck

Free hayrides through downtown this Saturday are among the many activities happening this weekend in Paonia as part of the Paonia Chamber’s holiday festivities. Let Chip and Dale take you from Lizzy’s Market to the Paonia Library for the annual puppet show. A full schedule is available at paonia chamber.com. Public Library will present the puppet show, “Twas The Night Before Christmas,” at 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Free hayrides will run from Lizzy’s Market between 10:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., with a special stop at the library. Kids can make gingerbread houses from kits between noon and 4 p.m., at Paonia Town Hall, courtesy of Paonia Elementary School. Also at Town Hall, Santa Claus will make his appearance from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday. Works by 15 North Fork

Christmas tree lighting ceremony scheduled

Photo by Tamie Meck

Sharing Thanksgiving meal in Hotchkiss

More than 175 people enjoyed this year’s free Hotchkiss community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Hotchkiss Senior Center. “That’s by far the most ever,” said organizer Larry Jakubiak. “I was surprised.” Volunteers had to set up extra tables, and by the end of the three-hour event, had run out of food. With the community Christmas dinner coming up, he may have to order more food.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Boy and Cub Scouts from Troop 477 are planning a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 1, in the park next to the dancing elephants at the Creamery Arts Center in Hotchkiss. The Scouts will kick off the ceremony with a prayer and flag ceremony at 6 p.m. The Hotchkiss middle and high school choirs will sing some carols, then the lights on the Christmas tree will be turned on. Hot chocolate and treats will be served. The community is invited to come ring in the holiday spirit at the second annual Hotchkiss Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

area artists will be featured at the 26th annual Holiday Art Fair from 3-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts. The North Fork Valley Creative Coalition has been handed organization of the popular juried event. Due to more applications than they had room, a handful of artists were referred to other holiday events happening in November and December at Crawford, Hotchkiss and Paonia, said coalition board president Susie Kaldis Lowe. Clay artist Tara Miller has been a part of the event since it began in 1992 and suggested the coalition take the helm. She and husband Sam Brown sell stoneware pottery and textiles from Taquile Island in Peru. “It’s a good, quality show,” said Miller. Photographer Celia Roberts came up with the idea for an all-artists show in 1992. The show has been artistrun ever since, and has had several organizers over the years, said Miller. In the early years she, Miller and Patricia Weller were the main organizers. Roberts passed away last January, and Weller is no longer able to participate. “I’m happy to see the coalition take over and believe that because they are a creative coalition, they’ll attract more high-quality artists in the coming years,” said Miller. “It needs to be run by artists.” A list of selected artists is available at northforkcreative.org/ holiday-art-fair/. For a complete list of events, visit paoniachamber. com/paonia-holiday-festivi ties/

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Holiday spirit shines bright in Crawford

Four-month-old Adeline O’Connell has her ﬁrst visit with Santa Claus. A festive tree from the Red Hats.

Photos by Randy Sunderland

Kayla Lubin and her sister Gracelyn wrote letters to Santa while waiting for him to make his way from the parade to Crawford Town Hall. The crowd was very much into the spirit, signing Christmas songs while waiting. After fumbling through Frosty the Snowman, everyone joined in for Jingle Bells, ending with a very enthusiastic “Hey!”

Students from Hotchkiss High School and North Fork Montessori at Crawford made glass ornaments which are being offered in the Santa’s lap was full of cousins as he posed with Alisah Miller, Eddy Davies and Ben Davies. silent auction.

The community room of Crawford Town Hall was packed after the Parade of Lights with people seeing what was available at the craft fair. They also viewed the trees, wreaths and center pieces on display for the Pioneer Festival of Trees and other items available in the silent auction, with the winners Members of the Fruitland Mesa Club wave back to friends and family lining to be announced Saturday evening, Dec. 1, during the community potluck at Crawford Town Hall, starting at 5:30 p.m. the street in Crawford.

Paonia budget FROM PAGE B1 School Resource Officer. Also included is $20,000 in revenue from the Delta County School District 50J for a part-time School Resource Officer to patrol the elementary, junior high and high schools. Police chief Neil Ferguson said the department recently re-hired Taffiny Patterson for the SRO position. She is undergoing training and will begin patrolling schools after the new year. According to the budget transmittal letter, the town is also waiting to hear on several grant applications, including a Colorado Department of Transportation “Safe Routes to Schools” grant of $484,505 to build sidewalk, curb ramps and bike lanes connecting local schools with residential and commercial areas and town parks; and a street grant of $18.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand and improve Samuel Wade Road and access to town. According to the letter, the town is also planning to apply for grants to hire an intern to assist in updating of the 1996

Comprehensive Plan; to complete expansion of sewer lines along Samuel Wade Road to Highway 133; prioritize annexation of enclaves within town limits for annexation; and to extend the sewer collections system along Samuel Wade Road to Highway 133, which could also result in annexations. Knight also thanked the citizens for their “good sense and faith” in the board in passing the onepercent sales tax increase last April. Revenues will help make up for losses in recent years in severance taxes and mineral fees due to coal mine closures. That is helping put the town “on the road to recovery,” said Knight. The resolution to adopt the budget and a resolution to set the 2019 property tax rate at 8.322 mills are scheduled for a vote at the Dec. 11

board meeting. Based on the mills and the County Assessor’s assessed value of taxable property of $12,032,511, the town will receive $100,133 in property tax revenue for the year. Trustees also unanimously approved spending of $255 in 2019 to provide additional insurance coverage from the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency of $500,000 for excess crime. The coverage is in addition to the standard halfmillion dollars in coverage already provided by CIRSA. Other options allowed for $2 million in additional coverage at a cost of $805 per year, or $5 million in coverage at a cost of $1,851 per year. The draft budget is posted on the town website, www.townofpaonia. com, under the “Government” tab.

Holiday art sale helps high school art program High school art students from Hotchkiss and Paonia are hosting an art fundraiser in Crawford at the new Pop Up Store, located at 286 Highway 92. The event will be Friday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The holiday art show is a fundraiser to help the art programs at the two

high schools. All the art is handmade by the high school students. Their amazing projects include jewelry, holiday ornaments, wreaths, glass, artwork and much more. All proceeds go to help the art rooms get unique supplies, and provide opportunity to travel to see how art plays a role in communities.

‘Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears’ to be performed Nov. 29 The community performance of the intriguing tale, “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ear,” will be Thursday, Nov. 29, at Paonia Elementary School, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Since the first of October, students at Paonia Elementary School have worked on the program as part of the Art 4 All program through the

Blue Sage Center for the Arts. Through songs by the younger students, along with narration and skits by older students, this African folk tale explains just why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears. The presentation is free and all are welcome to enjoy this delightful folk tale from west Africa.

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‘Reverse’ CORA lawsuit backfires on Paonia BY JEFFREY A. ROBERTS CFOIC Executive Director

An obscure provision in the Colorado Open Records Act allows a government records custodian to initiate legal action against a requester if he or she is unable, in good faith, to determine whether documents are exempt from disclosure. Under CORA’s safe harbor clause, a requester cannot recover court costs and attorney fees even if a judge ultimately finds that the records should have been released. But what if a government entity sues a requester without making that good faith effort? Last week, a district court judge in Delta County ruled that the town of Paonia improperly invoked CORA’s safe harbor clause in a lawsuit against Bill Brunner, a former town trustee who had requested numerous records in 2017. Not only should the town have turned the records over to Brunner,

Judge Steven Schultz wrote, he is entitled to be reimbursed for his legal costs and attorney fees because Paonia officials “failed to exercise reasonable diligence or reasonable inquiry” before going ahead with the suit. “Reverse” freedom-ofinformation lawsuits like the one against Brunner are becoming more common in the United States as a way for state and local agencies to chill records requests, according to a 2017 article in the IRE Journal, the magazine of Investigative Reporters & Editors. The Associated Press also examined the trend in 2017. FOI lawsuits typically involve a requester suing the government when access has been denied. In “reverse” cases, the government or a third party asks a judge to stop disclosure, forcing the requester to pay the cost of fighting for the records in court. It happened to 9NEWS in 2016,

when two unions unsuccessfully tried to block the release of complaints and disciplinary actions against public school bus drivers. That year, the town of Basalt sued a resident who requested text messages exchanged between the mayor and town clerk. “It’s a sick, twisted warping of the public records process, and it appears to be getting worse,” wrote David Cuillier, a University of Arizona journalism professor, in the IRE Journal article. In the Paonia matter, Brunner asked for emails and other documents related to a public works employee, Eric Pace, who was injured on the job and had filed a complaint against the town. “Mr. Brunner intended to use the documents to highlight what he believed were the deliberate shortcomings in the town’s response to Mr. Pace’s complaints,” the judge’s order says.

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Where the sidewalk no longer ends

Construction by Delta-based C&N Construction on about 300 feet of sidewalk, pan curb and gutter leading from where the sidewalk ends at the Paonia Library to the Samuel Wade Bridge is nearly complete. The $17,000 project is being paid for largely by a windfall the town received from the Highway Users Tax Fund.

Blue Sage presents piano trio with CMU artist/faculty The Blue Sage Concert Series is pleased to present works for piano trio featuring Brian Krinke, violin, Kristin Yun, cello and Arthur Houle, piano as part of its 2018-19 concert series lineup on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Comprised of Colorado Mesa University artist/ faculty, the CMU piano

trio has been hailed by the New York Times as “accomplished, intrepid.” Formed in 2017, the trio presents works by Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Mikhail Glinka and more. Upcoming engagements for the ensemble include Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with the Grand Junction Symphony.

Tickets ($20-25) are on sale now at the Blue Sage Gallery located at 226 Grand Avenue in Paonia open Tuesday through Saturday 12-4, by calling (970) 527-7243, or online at bluesage.org. Inquire at the gallery on Grand Avenue in Paonia for free student tickets.

The town denied the bulk of Brunner’s request, claiming the documents were exempt from disclosure under CORA’s medical records and personnel files exemptions. Brunner’s lawyer asked town officials to reconsider and filed a notice of intent to sue. Instead of responding, Paonia filed the safe harbor lawsuit, claiming that it couldn’t “in good faith” determine its obligation to turn over the records. The town also argued that releasing the documents would cause “substantial injury to the public interest.” But Judge Schultz found that most of the records requested by Brunner did not contain any medical or health information and that brief references to painkillers in an investigator’s report easily could have been redacted in order to release the document. Paonia ignored “one of the primary tenets in interpreting CORA exceptions — that they must be construed narrowly, rather than broadly,” Schultz wrote. “Allowing Paonia to interpret CORA’s medical data exemption so as to exempt the entire (investigator’s) report would limit access to public business, and deprive the citizens of that town of the very information that the Colorado General Assembly has deemed necessary to our democratic government,” the judge stated. “It would also directly encourage public employees and officials to include brief references to private information in public documents simply to shield them from disclosure under CORA.” The judge also chided Paonia officials for not conferring with Pace, who ended up voluntarily releasing the records to Brunner, and for failing to reach out to Brunner before filing the lawsuit. Schultz cited a 2017 law

that requires a 14-day cooling-off period before CORA lawsuits are filed to give records custodians and requesters a chance to settle disputes. “If Paonia was truly unsure of whether disclosure was required, it could have taken advantage of the fourteen day cooling off period to confer with the defendant to see if legal action could be avoided or some other compromise worked out,” Schultz wrote. “The fact that Paonia did not even try to speak with Mr. Brunner’s attorney during that period is compelling evidence that it failed to exercise reasonable diligence.” Brunner told the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition he is happy about the ruling but concerned in general about

government entities being able to use CORA’s safe harbor provision as “a tactic to avoid liability.” A requester’s ability to recover legal costs upon prevailing in court “is what makes it possible to go to the mat with these guys.” His legal expenses, he estimates, are at least $15,000. Asked if the town planned to appeal the decision, Paonia town administrator Ken Knight wrote in an email to CFOIC: “We are still processing the judge’s ruling on this matter and without specific guidance from the board of trustees I’m afraid I have no comment at this time.” Follow the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition on Twitter @CoFOIC. Like CFOIC’s Facebook page.

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Tree hugging cowgirl

A plein air of Hubbard Creek is among the works featured in the ‘Tree Hugging Cowgirl’ exhibit opening from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Western Slope Conservation Center, 206 Poplar, Paonia. A collaboration between Keshet and the WSCC, the series of plein air and study oil paintings explores the impact of fracking and other events on the environment. The series also includes Keshet’s journey from Colorado to British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, and the wildﬁres she experienced along the way. For more information, visit cedarkeshet.com.

WinterStart ski race set for Dec. 2 The WinterStart cross country ski races will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2, at Skyway on Grand Mesa. There will be a 5k classic race at 11 a.m. followed by a 5k freestyle race at 12:30 p.m. Registration is on race day only, $20 for Grand Mesa Nordic Council members, $30 for others. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more information call 434-9753 or go to www.gmnc.org.

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Exceptional Eagles

On Nov. 16 the pictured Paonia Elementary School students were recognized for demonstrating SOAR behavior. From left to right the students are Riley Abney and Avery Kinser for order, achievement, and respect; Haylee McCarrell for respect; Lily Lowe, Tayen Ware, and Billy Roach for order, achievement, and respect. Paonia Elementary School provides a SAFE and ORDERLY environment that promotes high ACHIEVEMENT and growth, individuality and RESPECT. Way to SOAR students!

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Paonia accepts 2017 audit BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

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Holiday puppet show

Paonia Library staff member Laura Lee Yates works with a young volunteer to prepare for the 2018 holiday puppet show at Paonia Library. This year, the puppet show tells the classic holiday story “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” There are two showings, both on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

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Paonia trustees unanimously approved to accept the 2017 town audit. The board received the draft audit at an Oct. 23 budget discussion and audit presentation by Russell White with Rubin Brown. The unmodified, or “clean” opinion is the highest rating the town can have, said White. It means that the town follows general accepted accounting standards. The town “does a great job of breaking this information down to the various funds,” said White. The audit reflects total town assets of $19,294,343 based on the full-accrual (corporate) system of accounting, total liabilities of $5,480,338, deferred outflow of resources (pension) of $79,122, and total deferred inflow of resources of $100,926, for a total net equity position of $13,792,201. “That’s really good for a town, a small community like this to have an equity position of plus $14 million, approximately.” The net position of the town rose between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 by $1,159,478. Of that, $502,000 is based on the sale of three parcels of land off of Highway 133 in unincorporated Delta County near the town wastewater treatment plant. The General Fund balance net increase in 2017 of $24,000 marks the second consecutive year the fund has increased. In two years the fund has increased by just over $110,000, said White.

“We’re trending the right way.” In the Enterprise Funds, the audit reflects the transfer of approximately $1.79 million in remaining government project funds into the water fund as capital assets, marking completion of the $5.7 million water distribution system upgrade project. With government grants, explained White, funds must be held in a government funds account until the related project is complete. The town spent $853,849 in federal grants in 2017. Entities spending more than

$750,000 in a single year are required to undergo a single audit. The audit includes some 14 grantapplicable compliance requirements auditors must test for, said White. In the compliance report, auditors found a material weakness. In using federal funds, explained White, nonfederal entities are prohibited from contracting goods or services or from making sub-awards to parties that are suspended or debarred or whose principals are suspended or debarred. In contracting services for water projects, the town was required

to check the Excluded Parties List of vendors database, and to document the search. Since the town can’t prove it referred to the database, the government considers it not done, said White. None of the contractors in the database were awarded contracts, “so everything is okay,” said White. “But they did not document that process.” Had a vendor been on the list, “That would have been a big deal.” The 2017 audit and single audit are available for review at Town Hall, and on the town website, townofpaonia.com, under the “Government” tab.

Rotary gives dictionaries

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Rotary Club of the North Fork Valley members Pam Bliss, left, and Sarah Bishop recently presented third grade students Hotchkiss K-8 School with new dictionaries. Each November, Rotary helps third-grade students at Hotchkiss, Paonia Elementary, and Crawford Montessori schools to discover the joy of exploring the world of words by delivering each a free dictionary.

Be cautious of coyotes Coyotes are fascinating creatures and the ultimate wildlife survivors; but be wary of these clever canids if you see them while hiking or in your neighborhood. Coyotes will defend their territory and can become aggressive if they feel threatened, explained Mark Caddy, district wildlife manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in the Telluride area. “We had a report over the weekend of a coyote getting very close to a

woman and her dog on the Bear Creek Trail,” Caddy said. “The behavior is unusual but not unheard of. Attacks on people are exceedingly rare, but if a coyote approaches you or your dog try to scare it off.” Here are some tips for living in coyote country: • Keep your dog on a leash. • Never let your dog “play” with coyotes. It’s usually an unfortunate trap for the pet. • If your dog or cat is small and a coyote

approaches, pick up your pet. • Make coyotes feel unwelcome – yell at them, throw things at them, make yourself look big. • Keep an eye on your pet, especially at dawn and dusk. • Never intentionally feed coyotes. • Don’t leave food or water outside for your pets. • If a coyote attacks, fight it off. • If you know coyotes live near your home, trim brush so they don’t have a place to hide in your yard.

• If a coyote comes into your yard spray it with water, or a vinegar-filled water gun, yell at it. Coyotes range in size from 20-50 pounds and live in every county in Colorado. Typically, they eat small rodents, rabbits and fruit. But they are known to take small pets. If you are concerned about a coyote that you’ve seen, contact the closest CPW wildlife office. For more information, see the “Living with Wildlife” section on the CPW web site at http://cpw.state. co.us/learn/Pages/Living withWildlife.aspx.

Gut bugs

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Building a Healthy Community ... of Gut Bugs! Naturopathic doctor Jeannie Brisson will give an informative presentation on the human digestive system and how to use that knowledge to survive the holidays and beyond! The presentation will take place Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. at Paonia Library.

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KVNF rafﬂe winner Becky Wilson recently picked up the grand prize, a new Toyota Rav 4 hybrid, at Hellman Motors. The rafﬂe was a fundraiser for the public radio station that’s been serving the Western Slope of Colorado since 1979.

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Running for the health of it BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

As a kid, Kevin O’Brien remembers watching world-class runner Frank Shorter win the gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. “I just thought, anyone who runs marathons are, like, out of their minds,” said O’Brien. Next April, O’Brien, 60, will compete in his 17th marathon. “Running has always been a part of my life,” said O’Brien. Like many runners, his love for the sport began competing in high school track and cross country races in his home state of Vermont. After high school he continued running to stay in shape. O’Brien taught visually impaired students in public schools in Vermont and Colorado Springs. In 1994 he moved to Paonia

and taught for the Delta County School District before retiring five years ago. He gets a good laugh at the thought of someone telling him 15 years ago that he’d be running marathons in retirement. But in the late 1990s he began a three-year struggle with Lyme Disease. “I kicked it, which was probably the greatest blessing of my whole life.” The experience left him with a greater appreciation for being in shape. He moved to Paonia in 2004, and in 2006, his Ironman competitor niece convinced him to register for the San Francisco Half Marathon. The race was run in support of breast cancer survivors and attracted about 10,000 people. “It was incredible,” he said. “When the race began I was so overcome with

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Kevin O’Brien, of Paonia, runs the ﬁnal stretch of the 2018 Boston Marathon, considered the worst weather in the race’s 122-year history. A life-long runner, O’Brien has completed more than 15 marathons since 2006, including seven Boston and four New York City marathons. He plans to run his eighth Boston race in 2019.

emotions, I was almost crying.” He was in shape, but not in half-marathon shape, and took a year to recover from the resulting stress fracture in his leg. Rather than quit, he started training. At 48, “I knew I would have to train properly,” he said. Fortunately, the science of training for distance running has changed a lot since high school, and the shoes are much better. He quickly improved, and in 2008, ran his first full marathon, the Colorado Marathon, in Fort Collins. He didn’t plan for it, but he qualified for the Boston Marathon. Since then he’s run four New York City Marathons, several halfmarathons, and many local 5k and 10k races. Last April, in his seventh Boston Marathon, he finished fifth out of 1,200 runners in the men’s 60-64 age division. The weather was the worst in the race’s 122-year history. His three layers of clothing seemed crazy at the start of the race, but saved him from getting hypothermic. Each race, he says, has its own personality. The New York Marathon’s two million spectators is like “running through a block party for 26 miles.” Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge in near total silence is surreal, and heading toward the finish line “is like running into a concert.” But Boston is his favorite. Because every runner is pre-qualified, “It’s such a blessing to be there.” Last April he placed fifth in the 60-64 age group with a time of three hours, 15 minutes, 42 seconds. He plans to run at Boston as long as he’s able. Wife Nora, also a retired teacher, goes to Boston to cheer for him, although he suspects she’s really going for the seafood. On April 15, 2013, he ran at Boston and Nora was waiting at the finish line. “That was the best Boston I ever ran,” he recalled. “It was probably the smartest marathon I ever ran.”

Precisely one hour and 47 minutes later, two homemade pressure cooker bombs were detonated near the finish line, killing three and injuring hundreds. By then, they were in their hotel room. They went into a bar for some food, “and the bar was dead quiet,” he said. They were also rocked by the news of the attack. O’Brien said he went into a protective mode and focused on getting Nora and himself safely back to Colorado. In 2014 they went back to Boston. The bombing didn’t deter anyone from running, said O’Brien. “People were so committed to returning the next year and just saying, ‘How dare you? How dare anyone think they could do that?’” At the starting line, virtually all 8,000 runners had tears in their eyes. “It was overwhelming,” he said. The race director came out to thank everyone, but was overcome with emotion and couldn’t complete his speech. That’s part of the beauty of running, he said. “It’s the spirit of competition, but yet, you’re all there for each other.” He also enjoys local races. “This valley is a runner’s paradise,” he said. “This is the most beautiful place I can imagine.” A big benefit “is the community of friends you get to see. It’s not so much about the race as it is being together with people.” Among the more notable runners are Paonia High School cross country and track runner and multiple state qualifier, Katya Schwieterman; Levi Broyles of Delta, who at age 51 won the annual Mountain Harvest Festival 5k in October and the Rim Rock Half-Marathon in Fruita in early November; and Ridgway runner Heath Hibbard, whose numerous accomplishments including winning the 60-64 age division at Boston in 2015. Training for Boston begins in December. O’Brien follows a stringent training schedule, tracks progress on an

app, and uses his Smart Watch to warn him when he needs to slow down, because it’s easy to overtrain and risk injury. “To me, the most important days of training are the easy days... because you have to give your body a break.” He believes that philosophy allows him to run consistently and with few injuries. For those looking to get started, he suggests walking, intermingled with short jogs. A good running app, like “Couch to 5K,” can be useful and helped Nora successfully train for a local 5k. He also warns that shoe gel inserts can freeze solid on a cold day. Because running isn’t the only path to fitness, he recommends lowimpact cross-training sports like cross country skiing, core strengthen-

ing and working with light weights. Bicycling is also great. He recently competed in a couple of endurance bicycle races and said the North Fork Bicycle Club is very supportive. One question he’s commonly asked is if he’s able to continue running because he waited until later in life to compete. He’s not sure. It could be that, or it could be his training methods. “All I know is, I’ve been very, very active my whole life,” he said. Even when not running fulltime, he runs a couple days a week. But he does recommend it for those who want to try, regardless of age. “There are many runners in their 70s and 80s who are doing amazing things,” he said. “And they only recently began racing.”

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Kevin O’Brien runs in the 2017 REVEL Half Marathon.

Paige McGovern wins CHS ‘Sister Award’ The following email was composed by Cedaredge volleyball coach Heather Dunbar, a former Mesa State College volleyball player, who played for Rusty Crick. Dunbar finished her college career and has coached volleyball at Cedaredge High School for the past eight years. Crick passed away on April 10, 2018. Here is Coach Dunbar’s tribute to him. Maybe it is because we are both little Delta County kids, but I sparked a great relationship with Coach Crick from the minute I walked in his gym. Coach Crick’s vibrant personality and genuine interest in each girl in that gym made volleyball one of the greatest experiences in my life. Coach Crick was loving and funny, but he also ran a tight ship. He could chew our butt and make us laugh all in the same huddle. My first impressions of him were just simply, I wanted to make him proud. I knew he took a big chance

recruiting me and I just wanted to make sure that I did my best. I wanted to prove him right even after he had retired. He brought that out in all of those girls who played for him. His practices were hard but rewarding and volleyball was fun. I really loved going. I remember push-ups all together and wall runs with our team, whether we earned them or not. He greatly influenced me as a coach and it is my hope that I can pay that forward for these kids that I get to coach. Coach Crick called me “Sister Heather.” I was going into my first game my freshman year and the other middle I was playing against was an easy 6’2”. He told me, “Sister Heather, no time like the present to show us those middle skills.” He believed in me when I wasn’t sure I could believe in myself. That is how he treated all the girls. Like we were family. Coach was super intentional with building positive relationships and

culture. Those relationships were solidified to me when he would make the trip to watch my girls’ play. He would come ask questions and actually listen for the answer and always remembered my actual family. I really hope he knew how much it meant to me for him to do that, and I will make sure that I am that for kids who have played volleyball at CHS. The Sister Award is one that I wanted implemented to recognize a great team that played for the kid next to them and were truly unselfish. I had some spectacular examples this season and really it was hard to pick. I wanted that kid that reminded me of Sister Heather. Freshman Paige McGovern is that kid. She was a great link between our under and upper classroom. She is that kid you want to make proud. We are proud of her. She accepted the award to represent the team of 2018. What a ‘SISTER’ TO B6

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Paige McGovern and Cedaredge volleyball coach Heather Dunbar pose at this year’s volleyball banquet after McGovern was chosen as the Bruins’ First Annual Sister Award honoree in honor of the late Rusty Crick who coached at Mesa State College.

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Winter sports set to begin BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta County schools recently completed successful fall sports programs. The winter sports season is underway with schools preparing for their separate opening day schedules which are set to begin as soon as this weekend for some schools. If the past history of success at each of the four Delta County schools is any indica-

tion this, too, will be an enjoyable and successful endeavor for each school. Schools began the early season competition in winter sports with concentration on physically preparing athletes for the rigors of their respective sporting venues. There are a number of scrimmage sessions infused with scrimmages which involves mastering the rules and technical aspects of each sport,

while continuing the conditioning in game-like situations. There are 11 events scheduled to be played this week beginning on Thursday, Nov. 29. Basketball is the featured activity on Thursday with Hotchkiss facing Nucla with preliminary games beginning at 3 and 4:30 p.m. and varsity play following at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Friday’s (Nov. 30) schedule has Cedaredge playing in the Vail Chrisitian tournament (two games in two days) and Delta traveling to Denver Metro to play in the Faith Christian tournament Friday and Satuday. Hotchkiss is in Norwood on Friday for tournament action against Ridgway (3 p.m. girls; 4:30 p.m. boys). Paonia will also play in Norwood with host Norwood the opponent on Friday with 6 and 7:30 p.m. games for the girls and boys varsity teams respectively. Delta’s swim team will open its season at home

with an invitational competition beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday. The Saturday schedule has all four Delta County wrestling teams at the Maverick Duals on the campus of CMU beginning at 8 a.m. Basketball schedules for Saturday has

Cedaredge at the Vail Christian tournament, Delta at the Faith Christian tournament with Hotchkiss and Paonia playing at the Norwood tournament. Delta’s swim team will be in Gunnison for a 12 noon start on Saturday to finish its week.

Delta is the only Delta County school scheduled for any sports action early next week. The Panthers will travel to Olathe to take on an always motivated Pirates’ team on Dec. 4 for varsity play at 5:30 and 7 p.m. The two preliminary games are set for 4 p.m.

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Delta hosted Hotchkiss for a basketball scrimmage on Nov. 20. The two teams played both their varsity and junior varsity teams in simulated game conditions. The scrimmage ended with situation plays as the two non-conference foes used the experience to prepare for the coming season. Hotchkiss coach Eric Hollembeak (right) watches the play of his defense in this photo.

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Delta High School football coach Ben Johnson has released the names of the 2018 2A WSL Football All-Conference selections. In all, 14 players were selected for the 2018 Elite Team. Earning First Team honors were seniors Aiden Barrios (LB) and Caleb Miramontes (LB) and juniors Nathan Workman (DB) and Skyler Kraai (WR). The Panthers picked up 10 Honorable Mention selections. Seniors Blake Naranjo (OL) and Trevor Ledesma (OL) headed

the list. Juniors selected for Honorable Mention honors were Gauge Lockhart (DL), Brandon Butler (DL), Cody Sauve (RB), Koo La Moo (RB), Hunter Hughes (WR) and Colby Wilson (DB). Nolan Bynum was Delta’s sophomore quarterback who suffered a knee injury early in the season but still made the Honorable Mention list. Delta finished the season with yet another state playoff appearance and posted a 6-4 season record.

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Colorado Mesa’s (former Paonia High School standout) Sophie Anderson takes control of the ball after a steal in game action against Arizona Christian during the Thanksgiving Classic tournament, Nov. 23 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction.

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Cedaredge’s community Christmas dinner needs support Preparing a free Christmas dinner for 300 people may sound overwhelming, but it’s something Les and Dorothy Mergelman and the Cedaredge Rotary Club have been doing for years. The annual event is reminiscent of a scene from a heartwarming old-fashioned Christmas movie as the Cedaredge community gathers to enjoy hearty food and good company. Community members in need of a hot meal, those in need of someone to spend Christmas with, and those who know how delicious and fun this special tradition has become — all are welcome. The meal is free with contributions welcomed at the door. The dinner has been an

annual tradition since 2000 when Bob and Sally Beeson joined with other community members to host a Christmas gathering. In 2007, the Beesons decided to spend their winters out of state and the Mergelmans along with Jack and Bev Gardner stepped up to manage the dinner. Each year the number of participants increased and soon more help was needed. In 2013 Rotary began partnering with the Mergelmans to continue the tradition. Rotary member Phyllis Hoffman has been heading up the effort for the last four years. Phyllis oversees advertising, fundraising, shopping, cooking, decorating, serving, delivering to homebound neighbors and she even coordinates the

Parade brings holiday cheer to Cedaredge BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

With Thanksgiving leftovers leaving the fridge, Christmas season is in full swing. Cedaredge will start the holiday cheer with its annual Parade of Lights Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. This year’s sponsor is again U.S. Bank and the theme is “Christmas in Candyland.” A Judge’s Choice award will be awarded immediately following the parade for the float best showcasing this theme. Last year’s parade saw one of the largest crowds in years and hopefully more will gather

this Saturday. With any luck the forecast for snow will hold out and complete the evening. Sign-up deadline to be in the parade is Thursday, Nov. 29, at 5 p.m. The parade’s route will begin at Main Street from Highway 65 and then along the highway until SW 2nd Street. Afterwards, Santa will stop by the chamber on Main Street to hand out treats. The evening will be chilly, so stop by town hall to enjoy cookies and hot apple cider from town officials. Downtown businesses will be also open for shopping.

Church hosts chili, baked potato dinner

The Cedaredge United Methodist Church will join in the festivities for the Parade of Lights in Cedaredge on Saturday, Dec. 1, by offering its traditional chili and baked potato dinner. The hearty menu will keep cold weather at bay featuring everyone’s fall and winter favorite — chili. Fluffy baked potatoes with all the fixin’s will also be

served. Several menu combinations are available for kids and adults, ranging from $3 to $8. The meal also includes homemade desserts and a drink. Service is available from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Masonic Hall, downstairs, where it is convenient to all the other activities that will take place on Main Street in Cedaredge.

clean-up. All that takes a village, and the village happily pitches in. Local restaurants loan equipment and local churches help by picking up boxes of food and recipes and then congregation members prepare green beans, sweet potatoes, and dressing. Every year Cedaredge’s Elberta Rebekah Lodge #106 provides desserts. On Christmas Eve, volunteers “deck the halls” of the historic Stolte apple packing shed at Pioneer Town to transform the spacious facility into a Christmas dining room. On Dec. 25, volunteer kitchen workers arrive early in the morning to begin making apple salad and mashed potatoes and gravy. And — despite the lingering drought — organizers hope that volunteers will be busy in the parking lot shoveling a white Christmas snowfall. More volunteers serve the meal from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. as friends, CHRISTMAS DINNER TO C2

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Saturday evening saw teases of snow ﬂurries throughout Delta County. The Grand Mesa experienced brief whiteout conditions, accumulating around 8-12 inches of precipitation.

Creekside uses Thanksgiving meal as fundraiser for shelter BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

Approximately 250 people came through Creekside Café on Thanksgiving to benefit from the free traditional meal being served. Staff milled about, happy to be serving the community. A stand set up in the restaurant encouraged diners to donate to Surface Creek Animal Shelter before leaving. As a result of this event, over $1,200 was raised. Three years ago Creekside Café started the annual meal as a way to support the local nonprofit and help them build a bigger shelter. Last year they sponsored a room in the new building thanks to the dinner. To make this possible, Creekside Café also accepted donations to cover the cost of the meal. For example, Love Your Lashes donated 20 turkeys, Red Mountain Ranches donated apple cider and US Foods donated non-perishable food for sides.

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The Creekside Cafe staff took a short break for a photo op before returning to serving and cooking. Their efforts that day raised approximately $1,200 for Surface Creek Animal Shelter.

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Natalie and Dennis Meisinger were two of about 250 people who enjoyed Creekside Cafe’s free traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, stufﬁng, green beans, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. “We love this place,” said Dennis. “It’s like home to us.”

Colorado Gives Day supports nonprofits BY EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS Staff Writer

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Thanksgiving for the homebound

On Thanksgiving, Comfort Keepers delivered warm meals to its homebound clients. HUGE thanks go to Jennifer and Scott Chlarson of J & S Bakery in Eckert for starting early in the morning cooking turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stufﬁng, and cheesecake for all of Comfort Keepers’ seniors.

Dec. 4, 2018 marks the eighth annual Colorado Gives Day. This annual statewide movement is meant to “celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving,” according to the Colorado Gives website. Numerous Delta County nonprofits are participating this year, including HopeWest, Surface Creek Animal Shelter, Senior CommUnity Meals, Friends of Paradise Theatre and Colorado West Land Trust. Friends of Paradise has participated for five years, and this marks the animal shelter’s third year. Every nonprofit must meet a list of eligibility requirements before participating in Colorado Gives Day (CGD). A full list of participating Delta County nonprofits can be found on ColoradoGives.org. How CGD works: Between Nov. 1 and Dec. 3 people are encouraged to go online to the CGD website and schedule a donation. All donations marked for CGD

are processed on Dec. 4. Or, givers can mark their calendars to do it on Dec. 4. Why CGD: While giving can occur year round, CGD is marked by a $1 million incentive fund for participation. Community First Foundation and FirstBank each contributed $500,000 this year to CGD. Essentially this increases the amount of money an organization receives. At the completion of CGD, each nonprofit will receive a proportionate share of the incentive based on how much they received through donations. For example, if Surface Creek Animal Shelter receives $10,000 in donations with CGD raising a total of $10 million then SCAS would receive an additional $1,000 from the incentive fund. CGD is the largest one-day online giving event in Colorado, with more than $182 million raised since 2010. This helps many nonprofits, like SCAS, continue their operations with an additional fundraising opportunity.

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The Cedaredge Community Band will present a Christmas concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at True Life Church at 1507 SW 9th Street in Cedaredge. Many Christmas music favorites will be performed. Admission is free. Please bring non-perishable items for the Cedaredge Food Bank.

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On Nov. 17, the Cedaredge Police Department partnered with Blue Lives Matter to host a fun-filled day supporting local law enforcement. The event included a Back the Blue 5k race/ walk, which drew 65 registrants. The race was followed by a one-mile fun run and community activities. The fundraiser generated over $2,000 for the Cedaredge Police Department. The money will be used to purchase equipment needed by the department and for programs offered by the CPD. Chief Dan Sanders

expressed his appreciation to Blue Lives Matter BTB 5K, Cedaredge Officer Carlos Lovera, Officer Davis, K9 Tigger, and his human chew toy (Scott Lock, Town of Cedaredge Public Works). Pryce Hoey, driver for Rally North America Team RAWRRR, and his entire crew represented fallen officers and survivors of the fallen. A black, blue line-wrapped car and COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors) booth highlighted resources provided to the families of officers killed in the line of duty. Last but not least, Chief Sanders voiced his thanks to all of the hard

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Scott Lock good-naturedly participated in a demonstration by Ofﬁcer Davis and K9 Tigger. working volunteers and local sponsors — Coaltrain Coffee House in Hotchkiss, Delta County Memorial Hospital, the Cedar Point Health team, 1440 Shirt Com-

pany, DMEA/Elevate, Alpine Bank and Double J Disposal. “We look forward to having similar events in the future,” Chief Sanders said.

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FROM PAGE C1 families, and neighbors arrive for dinner. Finally, an essential volunteer clean-up crew gets to work scouring pots and pans, stacking chairs and tables, and packing everything up. The community can help make this year’s Christmas dinner a success. To be part of this rewarding holiday tradition, community members are urged to volunteer and make cash donations. To volunteer, call Marsha Bryan at 970-2348800. To contribute funds, mail checks made out to “Rotary Christmas Dinner” to Cedaredge Rotary, PO Box 750, Cedaredge, CO 81413.

Food boxes provide holiday meals The Christmas food boxes distributed through the Cedaredge Food Bank contain staples to make a nice holiday meal — roasted turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, vegetable sides, pumpkin pie and fruit for dessert. Each box costs about $38 to put together and hours of volunteer time. Thus, to make this decadelong tradition possible, the community is encouraged to support in any way it can, either through time or donations. Ways to help: Donate to the cause — checks written out to

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OC task force recommends drought indicators, actions an eight-page report summarized its findings and recommendations. This report will be discussed at the December work session. First, the task force recommends the trustees look at winter springs flow, SNOTEL water equivalent and current springs flow relative to current demand as predictors of potential low water supply. If winter springs flow (gathered from November - February) does not exceed demand by 230 percent, then the

meet demand. However, the task Staff Writer force determined that This summer a group if in April and May the of 14 community memtreatment plant is probers and three trustees cessing 90 percent of the convened to tackle a incoming springs flow, drought task force for the future supply may be Orchard City. The goal in danger. of the group was to The basis for this review, analyze and discomes from March being cuss the domestic water the snowiest month, with system to “enhance the April being third snowimeasures used in foreest. Thus, unless May telling a future potential brings snow, the springs ‘drought.’ ” flow would start tapering Additionally, the task off in late summer. Ultiforce looked for methods mately the springs flow to mitigate future impact multiplied by 90 percent of a drought. In the end, must be greater than the demand to ensure adequate water supply. One factor failing to meet minimum standards does not necessarily indicate drought, according to the task force report. Two formulas not meeting minimums are a cause for alarm and should be monitored on a weekly basis. Additionally, this would trigger the “Phase I Drought Actions” such as reducing water use to specific times and informing the public. The task force concluded that if all three factors don’t meet the predicted minimums then a drought will need to be declared, along with triggering “Phase II or Phase III Drought Actions.” These actions include ceasing new water taps, implementing drought Photo submitted rates or, in an extreme case, restricting treated The elves have been busy water usage to indoor use decorating Christmas trees only. and wreaths for Grand Mesa “There is no sure Arts and Events Center’s methodology that can be “Deck Your Halls” silent aucused to predict a drought. tion, which takes place Dec. There are only ways to 1-9. Each tree and wreath assess that a drought is was hand made by a talented more likely than not to local artist and is on display occur,” the report clariin the Starr Family Gallery. fies. The task force recCome in and place a silent ommends that if the auction bid for your favorite springs flow is 165 perMonday through Saturday 9 cent of demand on Nov. a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 or after that, a drought noon to 4 p.m. The bidding could be called off. continues until after the JinAdditional recomgle & Mingle fundraiser on mendations to the board Dec. 8. There are still tickets include establishing comavailable for this festive evemercial water rates, idenning, including dinner and a tifying irrigation or well live auction. water users, identifying and educating heavy users, seeking water lessees during years of excess and repairing the town’s aging water infrastructure. The task force recommends the board make a public announcement on the viability of the While holiday lights to find the animal and For office locations and town’s water supply at brighten the short days make a determination if phone numbers: http:// the April board meeting of early winter, Colo- it is in a life-threatening cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/ with monthly updates rado Parks and Wildlife situation. Pages/ContactUs.aspx. thereafter. The report reminds residents to also clarifies that when hang outdoor decorations other data is available, with wildlife in mind. it might be necessary to Every year CPW gets add or eliminate factors reports and photos of in future reports based bucks snarled in decoraon data. tions. In Salida recently, a buck deer became tangled in a rope being used as part of an outdoor display. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers and staff from the Salida fire department helped cut it loose; but the deer is still dragging around some Photo courtesy Colorado Parks & Wildlife rope. This buck was tangled in ropes being used for a Deer are entering their holiday display in Salida. mating season and bucks are moving around with only one thing on their �� mind: finding a mate. �� To prevent animals from getting snared, CPW �� suggests that decora�� tions be wrapped tightly �� around posts and trees. �� Lights that are hanging should be at least �� six feet off the ground �� for the entire length and �� fastened securely at the �� ends. Lights should not �� be draped over bushes �� or trees. And decora�� tions attached to a house or building should be �� secured tightly. CPW also suggests �� putting away other items �� that bucks can get tan�� gled in, such as volley�� ball nets, tricycles, wire items used for gardening, �� garden tools, hammocks, �� swings, etc. �� If you see a buck �� that has become snared �� in decorations or some �� other item, call the nearest CPW office. A wild�� life officer will attempt ��

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task force determined a greater chance of inadequate water supply for the future. Based on SNOTEL data, the task force determined that the water equivalent level must reach a minimum of 15.5 inches by April to indicate adequate water supply for the following spring and summer. A formula based on population is also used. The final factor for determining a drought is current springs flow compared to demand. Usually the town’s 16 springs produce enough flow to

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What’s happening at your library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Cedaredge Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Thursdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Surface Creek Trail StoryWalk®. Visit the Surface Creek Trail StoryWalk® in November for a story that will warm your heart. This month’s book is “In November” by Cynthia Rylant. In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter. And people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends. Find out how the story goes on the Surface Creek Trail

in November. Afterwards, visit Cedaredge Library to pick up the supplies to make a gratitude garland to keep for your home or to give away to a family member or friend. Gratitude Garland Maker Space. Visit the Surface Creek Trail StoryWalk® in November for a story that will warm your heart. Afterwards, visit Cedaredge Library to pick up the supplies to make a gratitude garland to keep for your home or to give away to a family member or friend. Crafts Group. Crafters meet every Tuesday at 10 a.m. to share ideas and show and tell. Tech Café. Bring your devices! Bring your questions! Staff at Cedaredge Library will help you clear up your confusion with technology. From smartphones and laptops to tablets and computers, our resident techies will do their best to get you going. The second and fourth Fridays of every

month from 2 to 4 p.m. Digging Your Roots Genealogy Group. The Cedaredge genealogy group meets the first Friday of every month through June from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Crawford Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Thursdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Contact the library at 399-7783 for details. Storytime with Mrs Claus. Kids are invited to Crawford Library for stories and face painting with Mrs. Claus. Thursday, Nov. 29, at 3 p.m. Scrapbooking. Join friends at Crawford Library and get your pictures and other treasured items in your scrapbook. The first Monday of every month at 11 a.m. Tech Help. Librarians will be available to help you with questions and problems about computers or mobile devices. Wednesday through Saturday by appointment.

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Fire injures one

The Delta County Sheriff’s Office reports that John Kirkpatrick was injured when a leak from a propane tank caused his shed on 2100 Road to catch on fire. Kirkpatrick was reportedly in the process of setting up a propane heater when the fire started. He was transported to Delta County Memorial Hospital by ambulance with unknown injuries. The fire occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Day.

Contact the library at 399-7783 for details. Delta Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Wednesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Contact the library at 874-9630 for details. Mental Health 101. Teens are invited to Delta Library to learn about mental wellness from the Center for Mental Health. Snacks and fun activities will be provided. Thursday, Nov. 29, at 4 p.m. Discover Health at Delta Library. Through December, Delta Library is hosting a traveling, interactive exhibit for all ages. Discover Health makes learning about health science topics FUN through hands-on, multi-media activities in both English and Spanish and a series of events and programs to engage children, teens and adults. Visit deltalibraries.org or call 970-874-9630 for details and a schedule of events. Sweitzer Lake State Park StoryWalk®. The first StoryWalk® at Sweitzer Lake State Park is “The Pirate Cruncher” by Johnny Duddle, on display through December. Then, visit Delta Library to listen to the book on CD and create a pirate map. Council of Teens. Calling all teens! Do you want to have a say in what goes on in the library? Do you want to help choose the books we purchase? Join the Delta Library Council of Teens! The Council of Teens will help plan programs and activities as well as come up with books to add to the teen collection. Meets every Monday at 4 p.m. Genealogy One-onone. The Delta genealogy group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5 p.m.

Talk & Tangle Yarn. This is a group of knit and crochet enthusiasts who get together to talk and work on their individual projects. Mondays starting at 5:30 p.m. Hotchkiss Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Contact the library at 399-7781 for details. Master Builder Club. Explore your creativity as a master builder with LEGO and other materials! Join us for monthly design themes and free building time. All ages welcome, children under 7 should bring an adult. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. at Hotchkiss Library. Fourth Annual GinFestival. gerbread Dash to the Hotchkiss Library for an afternoon of gingerbread festivities. Enjoy gingerbread stories, crafts, and decorate your own gingerbread cookie to take home! All ages are welcome. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. Knitting Group. Do you knit or crochet? Join us for ideas, help, and good company the second Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Paonia Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Tuesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Contact library at 399-7881 for details. Holiday Coloring Contest. The Friends of Paonia Library present a holiday coloring contest for kids! The age categories are under 6, 6-9, 1012, and 12 and up. The 2018 theme is “The Night Before Christmas.” The winner in each age group will receive a $25 gift certificate for a book or book set. The contest lasts until Saturday, Dec. 8. Holiday Puppet Show. Bring the entire

family to Paonia Library for a puppet show depicting the classic holiday story “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Showing Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. Building a Healthy Community ... of Gut Bugs! Join naturopathic doctor Jeannie Brisson as we learn how to help our digestive tracts survive the holidays and beyond! Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. at Paonia Library. Convergence: Call for Submissions. The Paonia Literary Committee is seeking original works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays and photographs for the 2019 book “Convergence: Words and Images from the West Elks” (formerly called “Write On”). Submissions must be made online by Jan. 28. For more information on how to submit your work visit the Blue Sage website at www.bluesage.org. Literacy Programs High School Equivalency. For information on high school equivalency classes or HiSET® testing, please contact Gail Srebnik at 399.7670 or gsrebnik@deltalibraries. org. ESL Classes. An intermediate to advanced ESL class meets at Delta Family Center Mondays through Thursdays from 12:15 to 3 p.m. Contact Danielle Carre at dcarre@deltalibraries.org for more information. A class for all levels meets at Hotchkiss Library Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Contact Ann Stewart at astewart@deltalibraries. org for more information. Para obtener más información en español, por favor llame a Adriana al 970-874-9630 o por correo electrónico a achavira@deltalibraries. org.

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Public Service AL-ANON: HOPE AND help for families and friends of alcoholics meets in Cedaredge: Al-Anon, Thursdays, 8 pm, Wick Hall behind First Baptist Church, 370 W. Main St., contact Mary M. 970-856-6123 or Jim 970-874-7855.

HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. $3 admission or free to members. Come see our FOSTER GRANDPARENT museum at 2nd & Hotchkiss Program enriches the lives Streets in Hotchkiss. 872of senior volunteers while 3780. improving the education of children with special needs. CHECK OUT THE BOOK Volunteers, 55 and older, store at the Delta Library. needed to assist in class You'll find a great selection rooms tutoring and mentor- of paperbacks at reasoning children. Low-income able prices. volunteers may qualify for IF YOU LOVE BOOKS, a stipend. Teachers in Delta you will love the Downstairs area class rooms request Bookstore in the basement "Grandparents" to come of the Delta Library. in and work with students ANONYwho need the extra help to NARCOTICS achieve their best. For infor- mous meets at 9th and mation on how you can use Palmer, Delta, Mondays your talents to help kids call and Fridays at 8 p.m. Tanya at 298-9091. DELTA FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT THE DELTA needs meals for Delta famiLibrary. Give a gently used lies who are temporarily book in the Downstairs in need. Donations of nonBook Store. perishable food may be brought to 628 Meeker. WELCOME RETURNING Veterans, Post 9221 VFW HELP!!! KEEP THE meets at 5:00 p.m. on animal population under the 4th Thursday of each control, and SAVE an animonth in Cedaredge. To mal's life. Adopt your new find out how to participate cat or dog from the Delta in promoting patriotism County Humane Society. and assisting veterans, con- Adoption fee is minimal. tact Wayne Hamrick, (970) Call 874-2149. 250-1180. THERE IS A VFW MEETING AARP DRIVER SAFETY on the first Monday of each Course. Save on insurance, month. At 6 p.m. there is a keep up on newer traffic potluck and the meeting is laws, learn defensive driv- at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist ing techniques. For details Church, 1250 Pioneer Rd., and schedule contact John Delta. For further inforLoring (970) 856-6924 or mation, call 874-8172 Jim Baker, Quartermaster. (970) 424-1778.

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Public Service AL-ANON: HOPE AND help for families and friends of alcoholics meets in Paonia: Al-Anon, Wednesdays at 7 pm, United Methodist Church, 3rd & Onarga, contact Lisa 949-395-3608, Chris 970527-3366 or Marjorie 970433-1856 THE AMERICAN RED Cross needs you. Become one of the Red Cross volunteers who says, “We’ll Be There, Because Help Can’t Wait!” Call your local Red Cross Chapter at 970-2424851 or 1-800-HELP NOW for information on the difference you can make in someone’s life as a disaster volunteer. DELTA HAS A BOOKstore in the basement of the library featuring gently used books and magazines. Come check it out!

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Wine, Chocolate, Cheese Festival celebrates 10th year Ouray’s Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Festival is celebrating its 10th consecutive year with another food and wine packed weekend. A fivecourse wine dinner with acclaimed-chef Lucas Wentzel kicks things off on Friday, Dec. 7, followed by the festival itself on Saturday, Dec. 8. In addition to holiday shopping and wine, cheese and chocolate vendors, this year’s festival will feature Swing City Express — a 10-person swing and jazz band — with live music from around the world to match this year’s theme: Around the World in 80 Days. “I’m super excited about the 10-piece band, it will bring lots of ener-

gy,” says Faith Parry, the festival director. “We have a couple new vendors and we’re getting a lot of presales. Plus, the wine dinner is going to be amazing and if you do the dinner and the festival you save $10. It’s a great deal.” The Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Festival is expecting 20 vendors who specialize in regional wines, chocolates and artisanal cheeses. Samples are plentiful, and products are available for purchase. The list of vendors also includes artists whose offerings make this event perfect for holiday shopping. For those looking to challenge themselves, Conundrum Escape Rooms will have

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PBS documentary explores Colorado’s sheep, cattle wars Local residents and visitors are invited to discover the history of western Colorado’s sheep and cattle wars in a special, never-before-seen screening of the new Rocky Mountain PBS documentary “Colorado Experience: Sheep and Cattle Wars” on Wednesday, Dec. 5. This documentary film event will be hosted at Museum of the West, 248 S. 4th Street, Grand Junction, in the Whitman Edu-

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A solar panel provides power for a home on Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca, Peru. Paonia potters Sam Brown and Tara Miller ﬁrst visited more than 30 years ago, and over the years have helped bring solar power to the remote island while helping to market the beautiful textiles crafted by Taquile weavers.

BY TAMIE MECK

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hen Paonia potters Sam Brown and Tara Miller married in the mid-1980s, they imagined selling their handmade pottery and living a simple life. She was educated in literature, he had a background in zoology, natural resources and recreation, and they shared a desire to visit the world‘s great mountain regions. “We live in Colorado,” said Sam. “We love mountains.” In 1986 they took their first trip, to Peru and the Andes Mountains. The trip changed the course of their lives, and in turn, changed the lives of others. In the 1970s, Tara enrolled in an evening pottery class while teaching high school English in Coos Bay, Ore. Soon after, she took a year off and focused on her pottery skills. In the early 1980s she moved to Aspen to make picture frames for her photographer sister, and in 1982, began working solely in the pottery studio, studying under some of the biggest names in the field. Her specialty was heavy ceramic mugs decorated with aspen leaves applied through a resist technique. They sold quite well in the local shops. In 1983, Tara met Sam, a National Parks Service backcountry ranger stationed at Rocky Mountain National Park. Shortly after, he took off on a year-long assignment to Alaska, returned to Aspen, and joined Tara in the clay studio. Sam added Rocky Mountain themes like elk, native birds, aspen trees, fishermen and skiers to Tara’s motifs. Themes they continue to use today. “Our pottery sells well as long as we stay within the Rocky Mountain theme,” said Sam. Their trip to Peru took them to Lake Titicaca, located at almost 12,500 feet at the base of the Andes Mountains. A two-hour boat ride from the city of Puno took them to Taquile Island. A terraced island of just over two square miles, Taquile’s economy is based on agriculture and tourism. It has largely avoided outside influences for centuries. As a result, said Sam, there are no cars, bicycles, dogs or guns on the island. As they have been for centuries, major decisions are made collectively. Recently the residents thwarted efforts to commercialize and build hotels. “It’s a real peaceful society,” said Sam. “You walk everywhere.” Taquile is known worldwide for its fine textiles, made using centuries-old knitting and weaving techniques, and from which their colorful and traditional clothing is made.

Paonia artists Tara Miller and Sam Brown wear traditional clothing for the annual Carnival celebration on Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca, Peru. In 2005, UNESCO proclaimed Taquile Island’s centuries-old tradition of textile weaving and knitting as “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.” In 2005, Taquile’s textile arts were proclaimed “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO. Most tourists stay a couple of hours, take photos and buy textiles before heading back to Puno. Sam and Tara planned to stay two nights and were assigned a host family. One modern technology already introduced to the residence was solar power, but it was expensive and inhabitants made little money. What little power they had came from lead acid batteries. Charging them meant a three-day round trip to Puno. Tara and Sam were studying solar power through a new renewable energy program at Colorado Mountain College in Aspen, which in 1991 would morph into Solar Energy International. The environmental risks of the lead acid batteries were a big concern, they said. Their host couple were weavers. They showed Sam and Tara their beautiful textiles and shared their dream of going to America to sell their goods and teach their craft. “Being craftspeople ourselves, we bought into the dream,” said Tara. Their two-night stay turned into a week. In 1988, they returned, smuggling in a 9-watt solar panel. They wired the panel to a radio and played music. To the residents, “It was like magic,” said Sam. Everyone wanted a panel, they said. They traded the panel for textiles, which they

sold back home at local craft fairs, and re-invested the money in more solar panels to take with them on their next trip. Taquile’s inhabitants gained more than solar power, they gained a family. On Taquile, says Tara, “We’re ‘Madrina and Padrino,’” Godmother and Godfather. Tara and Sam moved to Paonia in the early 1990s and set up their clay studio. It hasn’t made them rich, but that was never the plan, they said. Tara began ceramic mugs, platters, bowls, planters and other objects, and Sam made clay coil stoneware fruit/bread baskets. They were busy with family life, and in winters sold Christmas trees in California for Sam’s family’s business. In the mid 1990s they returned to their Taquile family, and have returned almost every year, always packing solar equipment for trade. Back home, they sold textiles alongside their pottery. “We figure that was their currency, because it’s good stuff,” said Sam. Since they only need to make enough to buy more solar equipment, the mark-up is small. Items sell well, and people who know weaving recognize the fine detail of the weaving and understand the skills required to make it. Through the years Sam and Tara have also brought Taquile residents to America. One year the Smithsonian Institution hosted a group of Taquile residents. The Smithsonian paid their expenses, but when offered money,

“They wanted solar panels,” said Sam. “The Smithsonian had to run around and buy solar panels to pay them.” SEI moved from Carbondale to Paonia in 2002. When they offered a class on solar energy in the developing world, Tara and Sam gave a lecture on Taquile. Most lectures were filled with technical speak, they said. They spoke about smuggling solar panels into Peru, trading panels for textiles, and how much they loved the people. “We were the project with heart,” said Tara. Tara and Sam are still living simply and making pottery in the home studio. At the height of their career they did between 12-14 craft shows a year. They could have had more lucrative careers, but instead made a conscious choice to maintain control of their lives. They wanted the flexibility that allows them to hike or travel and work in their studio. “We knew we were choosing the lower money route, but we were choosing a quality of life, other than a 9to-5 job,” said Sam. After more than 30 years, they’re cutting back on craft fairs and slowing production. They plan to create more local venues and set up shop online. The demand is still there, said Tara. She recently enlisted the help of an assistant to work in the studio. They also plan to continue visiting their Taquile family. They recently established a program to provide school supplies to the local children. Two years ago, Brad Burritt and Danielle Carre with Empowered Energy Systems in Hotchkiss traveled to Taquile to install two small solar systems. Through a Kickstarter campaign they raised money and returned last year with son Asa, a solar installer who speaks Spanish, to teach a solar installation class. Four Taquile residents earned their diplomas and now have text books to refer to. Their positive influence on

Sam shares a happy moment with three young sisters on Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca, Peru, where he and wife Tara are known as ‘Madrina and Padrino,’ Godmother and Godfather. the island continues. Recently their godson was re-elected to town council. When a diesel fired water-pumping project was proposed, which would belch diesel smoke and not bode well with the tourists, he lobbied for solar, and won. Thanks to the resulting project, the island now has three water pumping systems, virtually eliminating the need to haul water. Hauling water, said Sam, is considered one of the biggest jobs in the developing world. On one trip to Taquile they had to haul water, and almost cried when they got home and turned on the faucet. “It’s so amazing that we have running water, both temperatures, and it’s clean,” said Tara. On their most recent trip they brought home dozens of textiles — hats, gloves, scarves, belts and purses. Some pieces are tagged with the artist’s name, type of wool used, and a short story. As they have for many years, this Friday and Saturday they will have a booth at the annual Holiday Art Fair at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia. Their years of work and visits to Taquile Island are documented in words and photographs at taquilefriends. blogspot.com.

Husband and wife Sam Brown and Tara Miller show a suitcase full of their pottery and traditionally-made textiles from Taquile Island in Peru. They will have a booth this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, at the 26th annual Blue Sage Holiday Art Fair.

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Christmas Pet Toys

Journal w/Gold Stamp 5.82x8.26”. Assorted designs.

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1199 BIG Mug

24 oz. Stoneware. For soup, coffee or decor.

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Christmas Wax Warmer

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Souper Mug w/Vented Lid 10

22 oz. Assorted sayings.

Snowman or Santa. A safe way to enjoy your fragrance candle. No flame. Reg. $19.99.

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2/$

Cheerful Candle Melts 8 ct. Assorted holiday scents.

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199

Curling Ribbon Spool

3/16” x 360’ per spool. Traditional colors.

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Medium Gift Boxes

3 pk. shirt boxes. Select varieties.

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White

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2/$ Colors

Tissue Paper

599

NBA Poker Set

Originally $29.99. 200 heavy quality chips, 2 poker decks and all with NBA team logos.

40 sheets. 20x20”. Red, white or green.

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2/$

50OFF %

Christmas Tins

Treat your treats with old fashioned tin gift containers.

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399

Sweet’s Fruit Sticks

10.5 oz. Assorted jelly fruit centers covered in milk or dark chocolate.

Ghirardelli Squares Lindt Truffles 5.3-5.32 oz. Select varieties.

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Prints

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4/$ Kraft

Medium Christmas Gift Bags Selection varies by store.

599

Whole Cashews 8 oz. Roasted and salted.

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999

Illuminated Forest Scene

LED lights with timer. 11x12”. Uses 3 AA batteries.

SALE STARTS TODAY, ENDS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

502 Main Street • Delta, CO • 874-3596 • www.clubbstore.com Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Sun. 12 noon to 5 p.m. • Keys Cut • Photocopies • Layaway • Gift Wrapping • Balloons • Roller Blind Window Shades Cut • Scissors Sharpened

VARIETY/CRAFT VERSION - Sale ID 12A - 2018 VARIETY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., HARLAN, IA 51537 100% Member Owned Distributors & Merchandise. All products may not be available in all stores: see your local stores. Because this circular is prepared months in advance by our distributor, merchandise illustrated may not be immediately available upon demand. At times, manufacturers have delivery problems. However, we try to have all advertised merchandise for this circular. Pricing errors do occur occasionally, regretfully. See store postings. This circular is distributed by Variety Distributors, Inc. Members own and operate their own stores and set their own retail prices. This store reserves the right to limit quantities.

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30OFF

We make our own fudge with real creamery butter from Troyer. Our Featured Flavor Is

Holiday Red Velvet BUY 4 PCS., GET 2 PCS.

FREE

Nielsen Bainbridge Art Care Frames

Choose from a large selection of styles with archival mats & glass. Let our frame shop help you with assembly and framing services.

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2/$

Christmas Treat Bags Paper or cello bags. 10-20 ct. Assorted designs. Reg. $2.99

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299

Hershey’s Kisses

8-8.5 oz. Bags. Select varieties.

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2/$

Bob’s Candy Canes 6 oz. Holiday classics. 12

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999

White Mountain Puzzles

1000 pc. count. New puzzles in holiday styles make a great gift or activity.

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99¢

Spicetime Spices

Large selection of spices for your holiday baking, roasting and cooking. Reg. $1.25. Select Market spices will be higher.