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Delta County Independent
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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DMS salutes veterans BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor
At a Veterans Day assembly Monday, Delta Middle School students and staff showed their gratitude for the men and women who have served our country with honor and distinction. In the audience were veterans from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and National Guard. They were treated to patriotic music from the Delta Middle School Honor Choir and the Delta High School Concert Band, as well as a stirring video created by Aubrey Jones and Kaleb Hawkins, who also served as master of ceremonies.
The assembly opened Delta High School who is with the posting of col- a motor transport operaors by Delta High School tor in the U.S. Army. He JROTC members Jus- spoke about the sacrifictin McCormick, Tristan es made during his two Davis, Jordan Meraz and tours in Iraq. Sacrifice is Paige Connett. They also not just a word used to demonstrated the proper describe those who have folding of the U.S. flag. lost a limb in combat, but Patriot Pen winners also to those who have Alexia Quinn and Isaac felt the mental and emoTimbreza read their win- tional impacts of being ning entries. Both are separated from friends seventh graders who and family. addressed After the the theme, assembly, the vet“What Would erans were invited I Tell Amerito enjoy punch ca’s Founding and cookies with Fathers.” members of ColThe keynote lege For Every speaker was Student, the stuPFC Shawn dent organization Wright, a 2005 that put together PFC Wright graduate of the assembly.
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Terrific Kids The following Garnet Mesa students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student. Above are kindergarten and first grade students Abby Zmiewsky, Tucker Johnson, Katelyn Edwards, Jazmin Peraza Zavala, Yahtziri Hernandez, Briar Smith and Mauricio Blanco. Below are second and third graders Preston Ungaro, Teja Smith, Dominic Urbalejo, Kiele Guyer, Pablo Ortiz, Brianna Tracey, Knae Hser, Gavin Brewer, Jacob Hancock and Ishmael Angulo.
Judges needed for home speech meet Nov. 16-17 The Delta High School speech team competed against seven other schools from around the Western Slope at the annual Tiger Talker Speech Tournament at Grand Junction High School Nov. 9 - 10. Members of the team were awarded prizes in every category of speech and debate. In public speaking events, Paige Bowling took first place in extemporaneous speaking, while in original oratory, Cidney Fisk placed second and Linh Nguyen placed fifth. Delta debaters also did
well. In Lincoln Douglas debate Ridge Green compiled an undefeated 3-0 record for first place, while Linh Nguyen went 2-1. The public forum team of Paige Bowling and Haley Donathan also earned a 2-1 record for fifth place. Interpretation contests found the duo team of Ayasha and Alysha Richards taking second in the event, while Adam Malcolm and Christien Mackey earned sixth place. Ridge Green placed fourth in humor, Cruz Arias took fourth in drama, and Alysha Richards came in sixth
in poetry. Delta speakers performed extremely well in Congress competition. Haley Donathan was named outstanding speaker in her House, Ridge Green was voted superior speaker in his chamber, and Paige Bowling served as the presiding officer in her House. Delta’s home meet is the weekend of Nov. 16 17. The team is still looking for adult volunteers to help judge the contests. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Coach Jeanette Roberts at 874-4853.
Check out the DCI Print Shop. Call Randy Crespin at 874-4421.
Shears To You presents
A Shopping Extravaganza Sunday, Nov. 18 • 2-6 p.m. 695 Industrial Blvd., Delta next to B&B Glass Come join us for a day of shopping, sampling, raffles every hour, special discounts and so much more!
Some of the vendors include: Paparazzi Jewelry Arbonne Premier Jewelry Shears to You Baskets by Karen Melaleuca Pampered Chef Scentcy Miche Purses Thirty-one Gifts CB’s Tavern Norwex D.H.S. Colorguard bake sale To set up a booth or for info call 399-3058
DHS
CALENDAR Fri., Nov. 16 Sat., Nov. 17
Tues., Nov. 20 Nov. 21-23
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Virtuous Kids and Staff Lincoln Elementary and the Kiwanis Club of Delta recognized the Virtuous Kids and Staff the week of Nov. 8: (top row) Ku La Moo (diligent), Mr. Leon (kind), Adriana Stowe (proud), Ivan Gonzalez (compassionate), Gannon Hines (hard worker); (middle row) Ada Bermudez (honest), Donavan Raley (always safe), Sierra Timbreza (positive and responsible); (bottom row) Cambria Duran (respectful and responsible), Nathan Burton (diligent), Martin Roach (hard worker and patient), Logan Clay (helpful), Jordan Fraser (diligent), Andrew Wilcox (great helper and hard worker), Gabriela Johnson (respectful), Josef Medina (diligent).
It’s time to register for K-2 basketball Little hoopsters, lace up your high tops and dribble on down to Bill Heddles Recreation Center for K-2 basketball. The season runs from Jan. 12 - Feb. 23. Players will meet at the rec center Saturday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The
cost is $35 for the sevenweek program. Kids will learn fundamentals in shooting, dribbling, passing, defense and offense. Each participant gets a basketball and T-shirt. For more information, contact the rec center at 874-0923.
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Students of the month Delta Middle School students for the month of October are Uriah Higgs (eighth grade), Garret Abeyta (seventh) grade) and Reagan Clay (sixth grade). The staff at DMS continues to be proud of all the great things students have accomplished so far this year.
Delta Speech Meet. Delta Speech Meet; Football Playoff Delta vs. Pueblo East at Home, 1:00 p.m. Boys Basketball Scrimmage at Hotchkiss, 4:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Break.
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