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photo by Penny Hamilton The 92nd Anniversary of the historic Trans-Atlantic Solo Flight of Charles Lindbergh in the iconic airplane, Spirit of St. Louis, was celebrated to a packed house of students, local residents and tourists on Monday, May 20 at the Grand County Historical Association Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum in the former airline terminal of Rocky Mountain Airways. photo by Shane Stevie Drummer, Bagpiper, “Lindbergh,” and museum co-founder re-enact the Volunteers maintaining trails near the play area at Wolford. festive celebration as the world did when Lindbergh landed in Paris on May 21, 1927. Thanks to the ten volunteers who We would also like to thank came out to pick up trash within the open Headwaters Trail Alliance for sending OHV area and the BLM lands near the two Trail Crew employees over to partner Sunday Worship play area at Wolford. They collected in the project. twelve bags of loose trash, a refrigerator, There is always work that can be done a couch, two television sets, and several in Wolford and anyone who has interest KREMMLING COMMUNITY old barrels in volunteering should contact us. CHURCH A couple of volunteers also went and “Where God’s presence is did trail maintenance on the Wolford transforming lives” Sincerely, Mountain single track loop by removing John Monkouski Service: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. rocks and other debris, and working on 4th St. and Eagle Ave. Outdoor Recreation Planner drainages to prevent erosion. 970-724-3655 BLM - Kremmling Field Office www.kremmlingcommunitychurch.org
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courtesy photo Grand River Ranch employees did their annual Highway 40 clean up on Wednesday, May 15. They netted SEVENTY orange bags, a Broncos foam finger, and seven tires! Those who participated included Stacy DeBell, Carol Culbreath, Jeanette DeBell, Joe DeBell, Joanna Heeney, Carly Reynolds, Jean Landess, Randy Taussig, Max Tischler, Kelley Rice, Gary Stueben, Matthew Crandall, and Scott Crandall. Page 3 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 23, 2019 Jenn Stuart named West Grand Teacher of the Year her classroom. The high school is of us continuing our professional growth is astounding. The work she does currently using a block schedule, and development.” in leading professional development for her 110 minute classes begin with 7-10 Stuart also utilizes teacher learning others is impactful and important. I am minutes of physical movement, which communities (TLC) provided by so proud to work alongside her." can range from playing catch with bean Northwest BOCES in Steamboat Sophomore Kaela Schafer who bags, to circuits and stretching, to knee Springs, and she has participated in describes Stuart as caring also recognized tag, to dance. “Integrating physical 14 offerings over the past three years: how hard her teacher works, “She works activity in the regular classroom TLCs, Content Development Teams, out every morning. Her best quality is has become more important in an Book Studies, Independent Studies. “I her worth ethic. She’s hardworking and increasingly sedentary society, and can work regionally with teachers and gets her stuff done.” research proves that physical activity administrators in person and in virtual “I want to be the best version of stimulates brain activity and health.” meetings to dive deeply into focus areas me,” said Stuart expressing gratitude to She testifies these minutes also that improve my teaching practices and her deceased Mom whom taught her to promote relationship building. There positively impact student learning.” give 100% effort in all of her endeavors. is often giggling, admiration, and Through these groups Stuart is “My Mom taught me the value of being collaboration as students unearth asked to implement lessons, assess her involved in the community through hidden talents for Ultimate Frisbee and progress and self-reflect. “We are not coaching, volunteering, and mentoring.” hopscotch. teaching on an island. It is a group effort, Stuart also teaches students the value Describing her teacher as kind, and we all share ideas. Collaboration of giving their time in the community- understanding and passionate, leads to excellence.” Stuart expanded to she challenges them to be a part of the freshman Trina Gonzales agrees, say she engages her students in teacher solution to whatever issue arises. photo by Kim Cameron “Some activities that Ms. Stuart does appointed groups and roles to build their For the past nine years, Stuart has that are fun are Ultimate Frisbee, collaboration and soft skills to better managed a ski program for the Winter Jenn Stuart shows the work involved beanbag toss and her physical support them in college and career in becoming National Board Certified. Park Competition Center, which activities.” readiness. incidentally, is ranked number one in Gonzales continued saying, “Ms. As part of the ELL team, Stuart also the nation by the United States Ski and Stuart’s best quality is making sure all leads professional development sessions Snowboard Association. On Fridays, she Jenn Stuart, of West Grand High of her students understand each topic to show best teaching practices and give also teaches in the Fifth Day program for School, was named Teacher of the Year thoroughly.” ideas that could be easily implemented Colorado AeroLab. The curriculum for at the district’s Celebration of Excellence Stuart conscientiously provides into the classroom. “We are a team at Colorado AeroLab was recognized by earlier in May. picture support for her ELL learners, West Grand and fortunately, we have a former First Lady Michelle Obama and “I was surprised, honored and and she uses technology to access growth mindset,” said Stuart who has 13 placed into the presidential library. humbled,” said Stuart of the peer- programs that support students in years of teaching experience. As a parent of four teenagers, Stuart nominated recognition. “Being making connections between classic Principal Elizabeth Bauer has often served many roles within the recognized by my colleagues makes the literature and modern day to build commented, “Mrs. Stuart is such a community around her children’s sports award even more special.” knowledge to better understand the positive leader for students and staffulty. and activities. Stuart was quick to share the title of human experience: reading current event Her commitment to her own professional Teacher of the Year with her co-workers, articles, participating in group protocols, “We all work hard. I represent the whole. blogging reflections. “This is adult I wouldn’t be who I am without every learning. They are engaging in what they department and every teacher in this might see in business,” she says. building. I really want to acknowledge the This year Stuart also implemented Special Education (SPED) department, Socratic Seminars, which use a the English Language Learners (ELL) grounding question to initiate student- department, and the Gifted and Talented led discussions while using strong (GT) department for all their help with communication skills when leading and the design, the implementation, and the responding to the conversation. From assessment of the lessons I teach to best this an ELL student commented he has impact student learning.” never loved English as much as he does Attention Middle Park Health As a teacher, Stuart takes pride now because he feels he can effectively in meeting the needs of a diverse communicate his thoughts through the Kremmling Physical Therapy Patients classroom. “It takes a group effort to various avenues provided to him in positively impact student’s learning and Stuart’s class. Middle Park Health Kremmling Physical Therapy to teach to the highest level possible. We As a life-long learner, Stuart also will move to their new location June 10, 2019 need to embrace diversity,” said Stuart takes her own professional development who teaches with the “end in mind” and seriously. She is currently becoming encourages metacognition (awareness a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and understanding of one’s own thought (NBCT), which is a two-five year processes). All outpatient rehabilitation therapy will now be at the rigorous and demanding professional Middle Park Health - Wellness Center When planning for her English development program. She applied 109 South 9th Street, Kremmling, CO 80459 Language Arts classes for 9-12th and was selected to be a member of the graders, Stuart makes sure she teaches inaugural NBCT Cohort through the to the students by identifying the needs Colorado Department of Education; she of the class through data analysis, The new location offers a larger space, private is one of 17 rural teachers across the state treatment rooms and new equipment. formative assessments, and summative participating. A year into the program assessments. Organized and focused, Stuart says, “It is one of the hardest We are excited to share the upgraded space with you. her weekly and daily agendas are always professional development processes I on the board to provide structure and have endured, but it is the most valuable routine to best ensure that every student program to positively impact student has a chance to shine by using a variety learning. It has transformed my teaching of teaching methods. practice.” MIDDLE PARK HEALTH Winter Park | Granby | Kremmling | Walden With a Masters in Physical Education Stuart acknowledges, “As a Keeping Life Grand 970.724.3442 | MiddleParkHealth.org and a Bachelors in English, she teacher, I am really fortunate to have incorporates both methodologies into an administration that is so supportive Page 4 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 23, 2019
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Middle Park Health ellness enter pen H se Dr. Peppard explains Jostens mm nity l d ri e Renaissance is a philosophy of choosing a ety air what you value and respect and then highlighting and recognizing the positive Saturda June 8th 10am-2 m behaviours. Induction into the Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame is the highest courtesy photo honor that an educator can receive from Dr. Darrin Peppard Jostens Renaissance. The Hall of Fame recognizes educators whose efforts have not only made a significant impact excellence in learning, and excellence in within their schools, but also in the larger engagement. regional and/or national Renaissance Dr. Peppard leads the cheers for community. #WeAreWestGrand and works to tell “It is a pretty amazing honor,” said the stories of our students and staffulty Dr. Peppard who was also a Jostens through his YouTube show the 'We Are Middle Park Health - Wellness Center Renaissance Educator of the Year. “It is West Grand Talk Show'. On the show he th th treet Kremmling exciting. I am having a hard time putting features students and staffulty sharing words to it.” their stories related to school projects, activities and athletics, and other West Dr. Peppard is being recognized for Grand related topics. More notably he Wellness Center rand O ening his work to promote positive culture has championed an Early Childhood me check t r ne ellness enter and climate in schools for the past 13 Education Center for his staffulty who years. He is among one of five volunteer need daycare. coaches with Jostens Renaissance who help schools across the country According to Dr. Peppard this reflects to cultivate a positive school climate. the District’s clearer focus on leadership, When he coaches, he is often called upon “We could have waited for someone regarding how to overcome obstacles, to solve our childcare needs, but we namely individuals resistant to changes. chose to be leaders in our community collectively and make this happen. “Any time you make a change there To me, that is community changing are obstacles,” says Dr. Peppard who work and excellence in leadership and says it takes three to five years to build excellence in engagement. We are good, strong culture. In his second year Communit lood rive Communit Sa et air engaging in the needs of our community, at West Grand, he comments, “We have i e l d and e ering ike sa ety and is leading to a lot of learning… This had some obstacles to overcome here, but part s mething igger ree ike helmets is a huge culture piece and says to our West Grand is amazing and unique in its teachers we value you to the extent we than y rsel r kids receptiveness to change in culture.” are creating this so we don’t lose you.” One of the first changes at West Grand Those values are becoming more was the introduction of the term staffulty evident as teachers work to include to include both staff and faculty. The more authentic learning opportunities merging of the two words indicates the for students through project-based importance of custodial staff, cafeteria learning. Student projects this year have staff, and others in the school, not just made a big impact on their schools and faculty. the community while further engaging This same philosophy extends students in owning their learning. to students. “It is easy to recognize Another important value is honoring athletes,” he says, “we need to spread the student voice. This has been seen over same spotlight on academics and other the course of this year through a student activities.” Free Lunch! centered business opening at West Grand He expands, “Everyone has HS (The Mustang Market), the addition something special that they bring to the of a vending machine as part of two Thank y t r c mm nity partners table, and everybody has a special story. students making a presentation, and the It is about doing everything we can to tell district considering development of an that story.” outdoor classroom space, presented to Dr. Peppard notes once a District leadership by a 4th grade student. identifies their story, it also identifies This summer he will be recognized what it values. The next step is at the Jostens National Conference in MIDDLE PARK HEALTH determining if the District reinforces and July. Giving a nod to the importance of Keeping Life Grand reflects its values. Dr. Peppard has lead student involvement in positive school the staffulty in a visionary process to culture, Dr. Peppard will once again take Winter Park | Granby | Kremmling | Walden determine its story. a team of five teachers and eight high 970.724.3442 | MiddleParkHealth.org “It is hard work, but it the right school students with him to Orlando, work,” said Dr. Peppard of the District’s Florida. clearer focus of excellence in leadership, Page 6 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 23, 2019
Wolford Report Hot Sulphur Happenings...
Be sure and mark your calendars for a fun filled weekend beginning Friday, June 7th through Sunday, June 9th for Hot Sulphur Days! Friday’s fun begins at 6:00pm at the Hot Sulphur Town Hall with a Kid’s Carnival, Teen activities, a food booth manned by Calvary Church and a Pie Baking Contest. This year’s new addition will be Free Bingo at the Town Hall from 7:30-9:30 p.m. This will be a great night of family fun. Get up early Saturday morning for a Pancake breakfast at the Hot Sulphur Springs fire station. Beginning at noon, be at the Town Square for the Texas Charlie Shootout followed by the parade. A BBQ lunch, music, family activities, kid’s games, and horseshoes will be at the Town Park. There will be special events at the Pioneer Village Museum in Hot Sulphur from 10:30-11:30 and from 2:30- 3:30. Finally, the culmination of a great day will be celebrated by an awesome firework show at the Town Park. Sunday begins with a Hot Sulphur by Jeff Miller, Lake Skipper Stroll at 9:00am led by Don Dailey. This talk and walk will focus on the history of Trolling for the big one!!! Colorado River District will be changing out a gate the Powell Expedition (150 anniversary). valve on the tower at the dam these next few weeks. So boaters please try and Sunday Church services led by Calvary refrain from that area during repairs. Good news the boat ramp is open for Church will begin at 10:30 am at the courtesy Donald Dailey the season. Water level is 14 feet down and surface water temperature is 55 Town Park, and the day will end with a By official proclamation, Governor degrees. Wolford discharge flow is 98 cfs. Be safe, good luck, and have fun. 1:00pm town softball game. We hope to Jared Polis has named May 24, see you all for a great weekend of fun! "John Wesley Powell and Middle Park Five Day."
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Middle Park Health - Wellness Center We will have a soft opening Friday May 24th from 12-8:30pm. Open regular hours beginning Saturday, May 25th
Middle Park Health is excited to now offer a community wellness center located at 109 S 9th Street, Kremmling. MPH-Wellness Center features brand new equipment in both the Cardio and Weight Rooms. Freemotion treadmills, a cutting edge Assault Air photo by Kim Cameron Runner, Elliptical Machines, Concept 2 rowers, Peloton Bikes that Judy Sherman is honored at the Celebration of Excellence earlier in May. include web based classes, Recumbent Bike, Ski Erg, dual cable cross system, 3 racks for bench, pullups and squats, dumbbells, Mrs. Sherman retires after 31 years kettlebells, medicine balls, resistance bands and more! After teaching two generations of The branch was displayed proudly even Hours students, Mrs. Judy Sherman is set to without its autumn leaves. retire at the end of this school year. “Sometimes we forget they are only Monday – Friday Saturday – Sunday She began her career teaching five,” says Mrs. Sherman of the changes 5:30am – 8:30pm 8:00am- 4:00pm kindergarten as Miss Moon in 1981. in education. “There are just little things, Originally from Lafayette (when it if you have a hole in your shirt it may *Hours subject to change was smaller), Miss Moon felt at home bother you all day, if you are five.” The MPH Wellness Center will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Other Holidays may limit the in Kremmling. She later married Rich She adds, “They still need their hours but adequate notification will be given to members. Sherman in 1984. Mrs. Sherman stayed playtime and socialization.” She also home with her children, Cordie and stresses the importance of little things Austin, for awhile. She returned to the such as writing with chalk for the sensory Pricing District when third grade had enough experience and to use fine motor skills. students for three sections. Mrs. Sherman also notices changes Student/Senior Adults Family Mrs. Sherman bounced between in the home base from when she began first, second and third grades as the teaching. Kinders are managing busier $20/Month $30/Month $60/Month overload teacher. Eventually, she had schedules and their parents may not be $210/Annual $325/Annual $650/Annual an opportunity to return to her beloved home after school. kindergarten. At the Celebration of Excellence, $5/Day Pass $5/Day Pass $10/Day Pass “Five-year-olds are my passion,” Superintendent Darrin Peppard asked she says admitting she will probably Mrs. Sherman’s former students to stand. Additional Fees may apply for Personal Training and Group Exercise Classes. volunteer at the school to get her Many of the audience (including adults) “kid-fix.” stood. Visit https://middleparkhealth.mosoportal.com to become a member When Mrs. Sherman began her She still follows the accomplishments teaching career, kindergarten was the of her former kinders. Nellie Thomson, Contact Us for more information first experience away from mom and West Grand third grade teacher, was Phone: 970.724.1146 | Email: [email protected] dad for many of her “kinders,” as she named teacher of the year in 2018, and Website: https://middleparkhealth.mosoportal.com affectionately calls her students. Grover Pryor is the current mayor of Preschool is now the norm and Mrs. Kremmling. Sherman says of the new curriculum, “It When Mrs. Sherman has a second would have been first grade curriculum generation kinder, she shares saved work when I began teaching.” and photos of their mom or dad when Even with new curriculum and earlier they were in kindergarten. “That has educational experiences, Mrs. Sherman been the fun part of having kids of the says five-year-olds have not changed kids and being able to say, ‘this is your fundamentally. mom.’” “They are bright-eyed. The world is She concludes, “Kindergarten is just still fresh and new for them,” says Mrs. the best kept secret.” MIDDLE PARK HEALTH Sherman who treasures all the trinkets, The West Grand School District is Keeping Life Grand drawings and heart-felt gifts she has hosting a retirement party in honor of Winter Park | Granby | Kremmling | Walden received over the years. “It just melts Mrs. Sherman on Wednesday, May 29 970.724.3442 | MiddleParkHealth.org your heart.” from 4-6 p.m, in the K-8 Community She remembers fondly a tree branch Room. a kinder brought her many years ago. Page 10 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 23, 2019 K8 principal to be taped to wall Spirit Team assessment A reading challenge was issued student body has done it! On Wednesday, A mandatory meeting for anyone High School. Anyone interested spirit by principal Jess Buller in September May 22, the grand reading total came in interested in joining next year's West members for the 2019-2020 season must of 2018 to the K-8 student body: to at 1,036,395 minutes! Grand Cheer/Pom team will be held attend this meeting!! collectively read 1,000,000 minutes by So....on Tuesday, May 28, the entire Tuesday, May 28, 5:00pm at West Grand the end of the school year. If successful, student body will be duct taping their each student would receive one strip principal to the wall by the front office of duct tape, which they would use to from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. adhere their principal to the wall. The
photo by Mike Wilson The West Grand relay team finishes in the medals at State Track, with a 7th place finish. Here Omar Dominguez makes the hand off to Luis Dominguez; courtesy photo Rene Dominguez ran the first leg, and the powerful Hugh Wheatley finished East Grand County Homeschoolers were treated with a close up meet, greet, the race for the Mustangs. Ranked only 16th a few weeks ago this is an and touch of a Siberian Goshawk. The bird of prey was brought for the group outstanding finish. to see by David Watson, who gave a presentation and answered questions. The bird has covers on her eyes until ready to fly so she is not scared of the crowd. Leslie Crosby also brought birds (although stuffed) to share with the class when she helped teach about birds, flight, draft and many unique Emma DeSanti equals her all time characteristics of birds when she came. best of 5 feet 1 inch for a 6th place high jump medal at State Track.
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Culbreath inducted into NHS Carson Culbreath was recently inducted into the National Honor Society. He is the son of Carol and Frank Culbreath and is a sophomore at Summit High.
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courtesy photo Marcos Ramirez was joined by his family and coaches as he signed with Adams State University. Graduating senior Ramirez signs track and football scholarship Granby summer youth day camp The Granby Recreation Department ages 5 and up. Participants meet at the by Christy Parrott great work ethic that he’ll be able to take is offering an awesome summer youth Granby Elementary School lunchroom at Graduating senior Marcos Ramirez with him in whatever he chooses to do.” day camp program. Day camp includes 8 a.m. and pick up is by 5:30 p.m. The recently signed with Adams State Ramirez plans to major in sports Monday Field Trips, Golf Lessons, cost is $33 per day. Summer day camp University on a track and football psychology and then join the military. Tennis Lessons, Swimming, and Wacky registration is going on now! Phone in scholarship. The news comes as no “Either the Marines or the Navy,” Ramirez Wednesday Field Trips. Every Monday registration begins on Thursday, May 16, surprise to his hometown, who has explains. Coach Enriquez shares, “One and Wednesday we have special field and online on Tuesday, May 21. Spots cheered him on since his first discus of the biggest things other West Grand trips planned. Then, on Tuesdays, are limited, so please register early! For event in the 5th grade. Currently, Ramirez students can learn from Marcos is Thursdays, and Fridays activities include more information, please call the Granby holds the West Grand record in both having grit. Finding an obstacle, trying golf, tennis, games, sports, and swim Recreation Department at 887-3961. bench press, pushing up an impressive it, failing it, and trying it again until lessons. Day camp is open to all children 320 pounds, and squat at 440 pounds. they succeed. That’s how Marcos was “I have a lot of people pushing me, both able to break the weightlifting records.” physically and verbally,” Ramirez says. Such grit will come in handy throughout “The coaches are always in the weight Ramirez’s future plans. After Ramirez West Grand Activity Schedule room to help me go further.” graduates college and serves his country, Thursday, May 23 Monday, May 27 Additionally, Ramirez says he he plans on finding a job in the sports owes his competitive edge to his fellow psychology field. Coach Chris Brown • 4th and 5th Grade Field Day • Memorial Day NO SCHOOL athletes, such as lineman Austin Stauffer, shares, “Marcos has done a great job • 8 am, Graduation Walk, K8 • 4 pm Greenhouse Sale, WGHS as well as the town of Kremmling: “I as a Mustang. He spent a lot of time in Building Greenhouse understand how to build relationships. the weight room and at practice, and his • 10:15-11 a.m., Preschool Story Tuesday, May 28 There were opportunities to go down a dedication and work ethic set him apart. Hour, To the Library and Beyond Theme • 1 pm - 3 pm WGES library visit different path, but the people in this town He’ll do just as well at Adams State.” • 1 pm - 4 pm - tape Mr. Buller to helped me focus on my priorities.” West Ramirez thanks friends, family and the • 4 pm, Greenhouse Sale, WGHS Greenhouse wall Grand Coach Fernando Enriquez shares, community for always supporting him, • 5 pm Spirit Skills Assessment “Marcos’ future looks good. Through saying, “They let me know they care • 6:30 pm, Preschool Graduation, weights and athletics, he’s built himself a about me, and that means a lot.” WGHS Auditorium Wednesday, May 29 Friday, May 24 • Field Day Kindergarten-3rd Grade • 4 pm Judy Sherman Retirement • 4 pm Greenhouse Sale, WGHS Open House Greenhouse Thursday, May 30 2019 SUMMER DAY CAMPS Saturday, May 25 (and swim lessons) • LAST DAY OF SCHOOL • 10 am Graduation • 10:15-11:15 Storytime-Trekking JUNE 13th | 20th | 27th Sunday, May 26 Across the Universe theme JULY 11th | 18th | 25th • Last Day of School • 10 am, Bits-n-Spurs Gymkhana, • 5:00pm Library movie night THREE OPTIONS: Fairgrounds 1) All day, including swim lessons 2) All day, no swin lessons Sponsored by 3) Morning activity only (8:30 a 12:30) “Last-Time-Round” TOPICS TO INCLUDE: Outdoor Adventure, and contact for possible Visual Arts, Livestock Exploration Electricity, scholarship opportunity Fairy Gardens, and Leathercraft. Page 12 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 23, 2019 Memorial Day | Keeping our traditions and memories alive
file photo/Kim Cameron Cobra Attack Helicopter in the Veteran’s Memorial Park is on loan to our community from the U.S. Government. Remembering West Grand’s Heroes by Paula Ohri-Chamberlain Veteran’s Memorial Park It’s been said that “Freedom is never The official Cobra Attack Helicopter free.” This weekend we celebrate with that adorns the corner of Veteran’s file photo/Kim Cameron family gatherings, cookouts and outdoor Memorial Park is on loan to our fun, but let us not forget the true reason community from the U.S. Government. On May 10, 1945, students of the Kremmling Union High School planted for Memorial Day is to remember the The bricks lining the walk path are six trees in honor of six veterans -Robert Polhamus, Eugene Gilbert, John brave service men and women who gave engraved with the names of men and Conklin, Loy Davis, Richard Myers, and Fred Stone- who lost their lives the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. women from our community who have in World War II. The seventh tree was planted later anonymously. and is Take a few moments this weekend served in the armed forces. believed to represent the Korean War. The trees are located between the to visit the various locations in our town Bricks are still available for sale to Silver Spruce Senior Apartments. WWII Veteran Bill Curran immortalized dedicated to our hometown heroes: honor local servicemen and women. the trees in his poem the “Gold Star Trees” printed below. Spruce Trees For more information, contact Martha Just off the junction of Hiqhways 9 Schake at 970-724-1007 at the school and 40, tucked between two building district. that are now the Silver Spruce Senior Kremmling Cemetery Gold Star Trees Apartments, majestically stand seven Members of the Kremmling by Bill Curran spruce trees. Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) will In 1945, the students of the be placing flags on the graves of veterans Kremmling Union High School, which in the Kremmling cemetery starting I remember when we dedicated these trees was located where the apartments are at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25th. Rod Hinman, Bill Hunter, myself and Ray Breeze now, planted six trees – one for each of The public is encouraged to come the graduates of Union High School who and pay respect anytime throughout To six schoolmates who had gone on before lost their lives in World War II. the weekend, and to make sure your To six great guys who died in the war The planting of the trees “was very loved ones who served our country emotional. Patriotism was so high are remembered with a flag placed on Now the trees are stately and tall after the war and to lose so many of our their grave. Contact Dave Jones, the Things of beauty for one and all classmates in a small town was hard,” Commander of the VFW post 9374 at said Laureen Myers who passed away in 531-1166 or Pete Petersen at 724-9327. They reach up nearly to the skies 2014. Grand Lake Memorial Day Parade We look and tears come in our eyes The trees stand today as a symbol Veterans from across the country of the loss suffered by communities all will be marching in the annual Grand We see how strong and straight they rise across our nation. The seventh tree was Lake Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. in later planted anonymously and is thought Grand Lake on Monday, May 27. And we think about those guys to represent the Korean War. Their lives cut short way too quick Editor’s note - The article above was Bob, Loy, Gene, John, Fred and Dick written by Paula Ohri-Chamberlain for the Grand Gazette in May of 2012. Their memory lives in each tall tree It has become an annual keepsake to They gave their lives, to keep us free remind us of our history, traditions As you enjoy these beautiful trees and our special places in Kremmling. The “Gold Star Trees” was written We ask you to remember, please by former Kremmling resident Bill They gave their lives for me and you Curran who passed away in the fall of When they lost their lives in World War II 2015. (Pictured to the right.) Page 13 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 23, 2019
Employment Opportunity FULL-TIME POSITION Dietary Assistant in Middle Park Health-Kremmling and PART-TIME Dietary Assistant in Middle Park Health-Kremmling Reports to: Dietary Director
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direct supervision of the dietary director, the dietary assistant will prepare appetizing food for the hospital patients as determined by the day’s menu. The dietary assistant assumes a role in the regulation of food production and designated matters as stated in the job description and in the absence of the dietary director. Keeps records and transfer dietary theory into daily practice. photo by Kim Cameron Bobby Luttrell, of Brothers Seamless Gutters, volunteers his time to help MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: clean-up the dirtbiking areas along County Road 224. • Prepare appetizing food following recipes and food production time schedules • Knowledge of food preparation and use of basic kitchen skills needed • High school diploma or GED equivalent BLM approves permits for cliff • Previous experience in hospital food preparation or foodservice preferred. • Shift varies with both weekday and weekend hours required Sign on bonus offered for those who qualify* golf and fireworks $750 upon hire and an additional $750 after 6 months of employment This week the Bureau of Land cliffs, including a golden eagle, peregrine *qualifications must be met Management (BLM) Kremmling Field falcon and prairie falcon. If interested in this position or to find out more, please contact Office approved two permits for activities Cliff Golf was permitted as it has Cindy Multerer at 970.724.3190. on the cliffs above Kremmling: Cliff been for several years, with the addition Golf and the fireworks on the Fourth of of a designated parking area away from July. The BLM worked closely with the the cliffs to reduce the overall footprint MIDDLE PARK EALTH Town of Kremmling to develop solutions H and the amount of disturbance near the Keeping Life Grand that balance the needs of the public with cliffs. The fireworks were permitted in managing the public’s natural resources. Winter Park | Granby | Kremmling | Walden the same location as last year, which 970.724.3442 | MiddleParkHealth.org The primary concern for activities provides the necessary buffer from the above the cliffs is potential disturbance golden eagle nest to the raptors with active nests in the Page 14 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 23, 2019
District attorney resigns to pursue volunteer and educational opportunities On May 17, District Attorney Brett office to its next leaders.” Barkey sent a letter of resignation to DA Barkey continued, “I Governor Polis with an effective date of recommended to Governor Polis in the July 1, 2019. strongest terms that he appoint Assistant DA Barkey stated, “It has been the District Attorney Matt Karzen to take my highlight of over three decades of public place. ADA Karzen came to Steamboat service to lead the dedicated team of Springs to attend high school in 1980 professionals in this office. However, and brings over 25 years of prosecution volunteer and educational opportunities experience to the job. The office could made this the right time to hand off the be in no better hands.” Finding success through Online high school by Polly Gallagher GCLD Executive Director Library’s Career Online High School offers flexible way to pick back up for those who left high school prematurely Just sold! It’s tough for Jennifer Miller to think about her high school experience, but because she left without a diploma, the now 39-year-old mother of four thinks back on this time often. “I was severely bullied,” she shares, “to the point that I saw no other option but dropping out. I tried getting my GED since I knew I’d need a high school education to turn my passions into a successful career, but that structure didn’t work out for me.” Rebecca Guthrie She adds: “Never give up has been my [email protected] lifelong motto, and I took this approach (970) 485-4141 404 Park Ave., Kremmling - Colorado to my high school education as well.” Considering this, Jennifer was the perfect candidate for Grand County Library District’s Career Online High School program. Career Online High School is an accredited high school courtesy photo completion program offered by the Jennifer Miller is congratulated by library through a partnership with Board of Trustees President Sally $3 bag sale May 27-31 Gale, a Cengage company, and the LeClair for completing Career Colorado State Library. The online Online High School. program provides each student with a dedicated academic coach to provide extremely painful and make it hard for encouragement and positive enrichment me to concentrate. Despite all of these as they work towards achieving a high challenges, I still finished! It absolutely school diploma — not a GED — and a helped that I could go along at my own career certificate in a high growth, in- pace, log in whenever worked best for demand career field of their interest and me day or night and rely on my academic choice. coach and library staff to provide support “Career Online High School allows and encouragement along the way.” shoes, coats, clothing purses us to serve a definite need in our Grand County Library District still community,” shares Stephanie Ralph, has scholarships available for residents former executive director of Grand who are 19-years-old or older and able County Library District. “It allows us to complete a 15-question online self- Open Memorial Day to realize our mission of linking people assessment, participate in an in-person to boundless opportunities.” The library interview and pass a 2-week prerequisite began participating in the program course with a grade of 70% or higher. last year with an initial cohort of ten Residents who have experience with the students. Two have graduated and three GED should take note — Students can Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM could finish their studies any day now. not only transfer credits earned in core Typically, the program takes about 18 courses during high school, but a recent Saturday 10AM-2PM months to complete, but Stephanie has program update make it now possible been impressed by how many students for students who have successfully push to finish in under a year. completed part of the GED to use those “What’s great about the program is credits towards core courses in the 970-724-2912 that I truly believe anyone can do it!” Career Online High School program. says Jennifer, who was in the library’s For more information about Career LAST TIME 'ROUND initial group of graduates. “I’m 39 Online High School, visit https://www. years old. I’m raising my children and colorado.careeronlinehs.gale.com/self- THRIFT SHOP supporting my daughter as she raises my assessment/ or visit the library’s website grandchildren. I run a business with my at https://gcld.org/. On the east side of Kremmling Town Square husband, and I have health issues that are Page 15 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 23, 2019
Memorial Day weekend special events at RMNP Grand County events Join us for two special Memorial Day Weekend evening programs on May 25 West Grand plant sale and May 26, at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium in Rocky Buy your plants from the West Grand Mountain National Park. High School Greenhouse class on May On Saturday, May 25 at 7 p.m. join 23-24, and May 27, from 4:00pm-7:00pm. park ranger Steven Lambert for Rocky Other dates and times to be posted Rocks. The story of Rocky’s rocks is on the greenhouse. We have annuals, the foundation on which all the wonders perennials, herbs, vegetables, and we see are built: the mountain peaks, hanging baskets For more information, valleys, lakes, forests, wildlife, weather call Emmylou Harmon at West Grand and people. High School, or email harmone@wgsd. On Sunday, May 26 at 7 p.m. join the us Naval Band Northwest Woodwind Quintet courtesy photo for an evening of inspirational patriotic 10th annual Lazy Shamrock Golf Tournament music to commemorate Memorial Day. events throughout the United States. The group is comprised of flute, oboe, This program is free and open to The Lazy Shamrock Golf Registration is $90 per person/$360 clarinet, bassoon, and French horn. They the public. Space is limited. For more Tournament returns to the Pole Creek per team (prices go up after May 30). perform many different musical styles, information about Rocky Mountain Golf Club in Tabernash on Sunday, June Cost includes 18 holes of golf, cart, and including classical, patriotic marches, National Park please visit www.nps. 2, from 8:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. This year lunch. contemporary, and much more for gov/romo or call the park’s Information features a variety of prizes including To register, send your name, mailing official military ceremonies and patriotic Office at (970) 586-1206. $1,000 in gift certificates for the winning address and email for each team member team, $400 in gift certificates for the to: [email protected]. If second place team, prizes for both men you don't have a team and want to golf, Kremmling Days June 14-16 and women for longest drive and closest let the organizers know, they usually Kremmling Days are here again! full day of activities, including fireman's to the hole (on a par 3), and a $100,000 have teams that are looking for extra K-Town's favorite festival kicks off on kids games, horseshoe and 3-on3 hole in one prize sponsored by Five golfers! Rings Financial. Friday evening, June 14, at 5:00 p.m, with basketball tournaments, cliff golf, and the beer garden, fireman's BBQ dinner, live music from Blue River Band and and live music from A.M. Whiskey. The A.M. Whiskey. The festival concludes celebration continues early Saturday Sunday, June 16, with a pancake morning, June 15, at 8:00am, with the breakfast beginning at 8:00am, followed traditional pancake breakfast, followed by a community church service at the by the Mustange Mile at 9:45am. The town square. legendary Kremmling Day's Parade hits See you there! main street at 10:00 a.m., beginning a Free Chipping The Grand County Wildfire Council County, making us all safer from the Elevation volunteer rally! is hosting Saturday Community threat of wildfire. Anyone interested in volunteering for are welcome! Join us for a time of Chipping Days this summer for private Chipping dates and locations are as the Elevation on July 13-14 should attend worship, sharing about the vision behind home and property owners. Bring your follows: the volunteer rally on Sunday, June 9, Elevation, and opportunity to sign up slash and we will chip it and haul it away • June 29th--Kremmling (14th and 5:00pm at the Kremmling Community for specific needs. Can’t wait to see you for FREE! Unlimited loads! Eagle) Church All who would like to volunteer there! All locations accepting slash from • July 13th--Grand Lake Fire 10:00am-3:00pm. Participants must (Columbine Lake) Social media management class follow the Materials Guidelines found • July 27th--East Grand Fire at www.bewildfireready.org. Accepted Headquarters materials include trees, tree branches, Join Grand County Higher Education of how to activate, manage, and organize • August 10th--Parshall Fire small diameter logs, and brush. and Google certified instructor Bobby social media accounts to promote your Station Barajas for a social media management business or organization. Scholarships Contact Adam Gosey at 970-726- DOING MORE FROM • August 24th--Grand Fire class on Wednesday, June 19, from are available. For more information or to 5824 with questions. Thank you for Headquarters. 9:00am-12:00pm, at the Headwater's register, visit www.gchighered.org. helping reduce hazardous fuels in Grand Center inDOING Winter Park. 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photo courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park snowplow operators reached Alpine Visitor Center and Trail Ridge Store (elevation 11,796 feet) late Wednesday, May 15. Open Park staff are used to the buildings being under snow, but these photographs 7 days highlight the increased snow levels this year in that location. BETTER PARTS - BETTER PRICES - BETTER SERVICE Every year, Rocky Mountain National Park snowplow operators begin a week plowing Trail Ridge Road in mid-April. Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in the United States - reaching 12,183 feet in 103 Park Ave., Kremmling | 970-724-1271 elevation. The earliest the road has opened was on May 7, 2002; the latest Mon-Fri 7am-7pm | Sat 8am-5pm | Sun 9am - 4pm June 26, 1943. In 2011, the road opened on June 6.
SLIGHT BUYER'S ADVANTAGE Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s KREMMLING, CO 80459 market so watch for upward This week the median list price for Kremmling, CO 80459 is pricing pressure in the near future $378,250 with the market action index hovering around 32. This if the trend continues. is about the same as last month's market action index of 32 Inventory has held steady at or around 24..
MARKET ACTION INDEX MEDIAN LIST PRICE The Market Action Index answers the question "How's the Market?" by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies Seller's Market conditions. Below 30, conditions favor the buyer. Today Last Month
MARKET SEGMENTS Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
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Obituaries... Frances Gneiser 1921-2019 She married Delvin Gneiser and raised 3 children. Family was very important to her. She taught and was secretary at Soroco schools for many years, and really loved her job. Music was a huge part of her life, performing for many funerals, weddings, and community get togethers. She played piano for the church and knew practically every hymn by heart. God was the most important part of her life, and she loved her Lord and Savior with all her heart. Frances is survived by sister Georgia Smith of Colorado Springs, CO; Sons Pat (Mary Ann) Gneiser of Loveland, CO and Kevin Gneiser of Phippsburg, CO; Son-in-law Darold Jones of Frances Gneiser, 98, of Kremmling, Kremmling, CO; 9 grandchildren and 12 CO peacefully passed away May 15, great grandchildren. She was preceded 2019, at Kremmling Memorial Hospital in death by husband Delvin Gneiser; extended care home. Daughter Erle Lynne Jones; and Sister Flora Crowner. Services will be held Frances was born January 25, 1921 at South Routt Bible Church Friday, in Tabernash, CO to Amos and Grace Brian Michael Kaliher 1969-2019 May 24, 2019 at 11:00 am. Interment Smith. She was raised on their ranch Groove is in the heart! Groove is in capturing a moment of shared fun and to follow at Yampa Cemetery. In lieu of up Hunt creek and attended grade the heart! -- And all who were fortunate love. flowers the family suggests donations school in Phippsburg and high school to know Brian Michael Kaliher know Brian always found the party in in Frances’s name to South Routt Bible in Yampa. She earned a business and that heart was his groove. living, in spite of battling Type I diabetes Church, Box 792 Oak Creek, CO 80467 teaching degree at Denver University. Brian was born in Wichita, Kansas, from the age of 17 and an acute case of on November 15, 1969, the day the first sepsis in 2016 that resulted in a heart Jackson Five album entered the Top 100 valve replacement. He died at home on Velda J. Pulliam 1939-2019 charts. He grew up in two loving military May 18, from what appears to be natural Velda J. Pulliam went home to be families, living in Oklahoma, South causes. He leaves behind his father, with her Lord and Savior on May 14, Korea, and Hawaii, before landing in Las Don Kaliher and step-mother Kevina 2019. Velda was born May 6, 1939 to Vegas, where he graduated high school, of Elkridge, Maryland; his step-father, Otha O. (Slim) and Clara Ellen (Goff) took classes at the University of Nevada, Eugene Rolfe and wife Fe Esterlina of Talkington. Velda had 2 brothers. Las Vegas, and forged a network of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother Pax Rolfe Raymond Lee Talkington, who was her friends whose breadth and strength lasts (Broken Arrow, OK); sister Kim Mende senior, and Ronald D. Talkington, who to this day. He attended the University of (Las Vegas); aunt Terry Busch Goodwin died at birth on February 3, 1941. Nevada, Reno and lived more recently in and cousin Jennifer Yerhot (Minneapolis, Velda was raised in the Hamilton, Alameda, California. In April 2017, he Minnesota); uncles Paul Kaliher and wife CO area. In 1956, Velda turned 17 years made the Kremmling community home, Joan and Roy Kaliher and wife Darlene; old and graduated from Craig High immediately offering his smile and good and the many far-flung friends whom School on May 6th. Velda graduated in will as he dished salsa at Cinco De Mayo, he made family, most especially his the same class as her older brother by poured beer at Kremmling Days and the best friend/soul friend Shelly McManus completing 7th and 8th grade in one year. Demolition Derby, presented meat at (Kremmling) and her adult children, Velda married her soulmate, and the love the Roadkill Supper, and helped at any Chelsea (Portland, OR) and Alex (Las of her life, Dale E. Pulliam on June 12, number of other Town and Chamber Vegas). He joins his mother, Bonita 1956. Velda and Dale started their life sponsored events. Busch, and other loved ones for his next together in their first home, the Muddy Indeed, Brian was up for anything, dance at that fiesta in the sky. Pass Highway Camp. In 1957 Dale was especially if the word “festival” applied, A BBQ tribute will be held Friday drafted into the Army. Velda stayed with and preferably one with music and/or evening at 5:30 pm in the Kremmling her parents during this time. When Dale devotion to her Heavenly Father. Velda beer. Music was his greatest passion. Town Square. Come fete Brian and his was discharged from the Army, Velda was dedicated to her family, her husband, He bragged over 6,000 hours in his own faves with meat, music, and memories! and Dale moved back into the Muddy her poetry, her life, and, most of all, her collection, could name any song out Wear your best plaid or don that Hawaiian Pass Highway Camp and welcomed 3 Lord. there, and was particularly moved by the print! Bring your favorite sauce or just sons into their family. In 1963 Velda, Velda is survived by her husband, beats of reggae and funk. (Something your favorite story! A celebration of life Dale, and boys moved to the Kremmling, Dale E. Pulliam; 3 sons, Allen D. about the music-- it got into my dance!) will be held in Las Vegas on a summer CO area where they resided until 2014. Pulliam (Denise), Larry L. Pulliam Ever open and curious, Brian enjoyed date yet to be determined. A small service Velda and Dale made their final move to (Winona), Jeffrey M. Pulliam (Telina); travel and had adventured as far as will be held at St. Augustine Church Austin, CO, where they enjoyed the last 6 grandchildren; and 17 great- Mexico, the Bahamas, the British Virgin in Elkridge, Maryland, where Brian’s days of their lives together. June 12, 2019 grandchildren, 3 of which are in the Islands, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, cremated remains will be interred. Cards Velda and Dale would have celebrated 63 hanger. Velda was preceded in death by Thailand, Spain, Morocco, and Ireland. and condolences can be sent to 6130 Old years of marriage. Velda loved to write her father, mother, and 2 brothers. He most recently relished exploring the Washington Road, Elkridge, MD 21075; and was a talented poet. There is not an A memorial service will be held Netherlands with his dad last fall. 4117 Montemesa Circle, Las Vegas, NV event or gathering that passed without a on Wednesday, May 22nd at 2:00 pm He was a lifelong devotee of science 89108; or PO Box 691, Kremmling, CO beautiful and touching poem from Velda. at Surface Creek Community Church fiction and Star Wars. But he’d recently 80459. With a twinkle in her eye and a smile 21987 Austin Rd, Austin CO. crossed to the dark side and his current **In lieu of or in addition to flowers upon her face, Velda would share with In lieu of flowers please send recommendations were “Star Trek: and toasts, Brian would best be honored those she loved her heart in the form of donations to Surface Creek Community Discovery, for its smart writing and by passing forward all the kindnesses-- a poem. Velda loved to sing hymns and Church P.O. Box 44 Austin, CO 81410. production, and The Orville,for its social both random and planned-- that he has rocked many a child to sleep with Cards may be sent to Dale Pulliam at commentary.” Brian was a grill master, a bestowed on each of us, and by always her sweet song. Velda was well known P.O. Box 21, Austin, CO 81401 connoisseur of sauce and salsas, a photo maintaining a groove in our hearts and for her gentle love, kind heart, and deep taker and a photo keeper-- each image our hearts in all we do. Page 18 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 23, 2019
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Page 20 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 23, 2019 Happy Birthdays & Anniversaries Dates to Remember Thursday, May 23 Kelly Palmer Keaton Mickelson JW Jones Kira Stone Kathy Miller Thursday - May 23 Alan Sharp Tom Miller • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10 am - 2 pm, located behind the high school Friday, May 24 Will Jones Auztin Ramirez • Senior Luncheon, 12 noon, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 Baked Teriyaki Sierra Groff Josh and Kim Johnston Mike & Mary Wiemer Steak/Mashed Potatoes/Gravy/California Vegetables/Almond Peaches/Whole Korby Kline Warren &Teddi Matney Wheat Bread David Solawetz • Zumba, 5:30 pm, Bumgarner Building, Cost $7 Landon Williams Monday, May 27 Wednesday, May 29 • WGHS Greenhouse sale, 4-7 pm Kellie Acord Linnea Dulac Kristina Ekren Dustin Beason Friday - May 24 - John Wesley Powell and the Middle Park Five Day Saturday, May 25 Elizabeth Hubbard Cody Jones • Kremmling Food Pantry (SENIOR CITIZENS ONLY), 12 - 1 pm, located Kai Brosze Jerrika Frances Jones Barbara Rose behind the High School Julianna Jimenez Mykeaela Ann Jones Deb Wood • WGHS Greenhouse sale, 4-7 pm Jennifer Miller Bert Multerer Doug Richards Faith Tausig Saturday - May 25 Dan Murphy Roy Scott Joanie & Dominic • West Grand High School Graduation, 10 am, HS Gymnasium Howard Tekansik Branes Kim & Pat Trout Sunday - May 26 Casey & Nowell Curran Tuesday, May 28 • Bits-n-Spurs Gymkhana, 10am, Fairgrounds Bill Curran = anniversary Nathan Devos Monday - May 27-MEMORIAL DAY Sunday, May 26 = birthday (in memory) Jamin DuLac Sam Handerhan • Memorial Day parade, 10 am, Grand Lake • Senior Luncheon, 12 noon, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 HOLIDAY, State of the River meeting May 29 NO MEAL SERVED • WGHS Greenhouse sale, 4-7 pm The annual Grand County State of drought contingency planning on the • Zumba, 5:30 pm, Bumgarner Building, Cost $7 the River meeting will be held at West Colorado River, irrigators of lands in the Grand High School on Wednesday, vicinity of Kremmling, and water year Tuesday - May 28 May 29, from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Topics 2019 reservoir operations. • Board of County Commissioners, 8:30 am, Hot Sulphur Springs, of presentations for the evening include Administrative Building • Clases de Ingles, 11am- 2pm or 2pm - 4pm, Kremmling Library • Senior Luncheon, 12 noon, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 Tuna Noodle Joint VFW/Auxiliary meeting | May 29 Casserole/Mixed Vegetables/Tropical Fruit/Chocolate Pudding/Whole Wheat A joint meeting of the Veterans at 6:00pm. Dinner will be provided. Bread of Foreign Wars and the Veterans of Anyone who is interested in joining or • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10 - 2 pm, located behind the High School Foreign Wars Auxiliary will be held at learning more about these organizations • Digital Skills for Adults, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Kremmling Library, the CSU Extension Hall in Kremmling is welcome to attend. Registration Required. on Wednesday, May 29, beginning • Happy Toes Yoga, 5:30-7 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, Kremmling • Alcoholics Anonymous, 7pm, Kremmling Episcopal Church Granby Adult Soccer League scores April 25 • Adult Basketball, 7-9 pm, K-8 Building The Granby Recreation Dept. hosted League Standings: Wednesday - May 29 soccer games last week. The results El Rancho 6 – 0 • Cardio Sculpting, 5:30 pm, Bumgarner Building, cost $7 were: Litzer 4 – 1 – 1 • Ladies 4 on 4, Adult Volleyball, 7 pm, K-8 Gym Tigers 9 over Mud Flingers 1 • Judy Sherman Retirement Party, 4-6 pm, K-8 Community Room Tigers 4 – 1 – 1 Summit United 6 over Lions 3 • Joint VFW/Auxiliary Meeting, 6 pm, Extension Hall Lions 1 – 4 El Rancho 6 over Litzer 5 • State of the River, 5:30-8pm, West Grand High School Mud Flingers 1 – 4 El Rancho 6 over Deportivo Deportivo Summit 0 – 6 Thursday - May 30 Summit 2 • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10 am - 2 pm, located behind the high school • Senior Luncheon, 12 noon, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 Porcupine Meatballs/Mashed Potatoes/Gravy/California Vegetables/Almond Peaches/ Wildfire readiness community meeting Whole Wheat Bread Ensure that you and your home are and available county resources. People • Zumba, 5:30 pm, Bumgarner Building, Cost $7 ready for wildfire season by joining from Kremmling Fire, Grand County the Kremmling Fire Department for Sheriff's Office and the Colorado State MARK YOUR CALENDAR a Wildfire Readiness Community Forest Service will then be available to Meeting on Wednesday, June 5th from answer questions from 6:30-7:30pm. June 1 - FedEx Highway 9 clean up 5:30-7:30 pm at the Kremmling Fire Kremmling's free chipping day is June June 2 - 10th Annual Lazy Shamrock Golf Tournament Station 1. We will start with an hour 29th, so make sure you attend this June 7-9 - Hot Sulphur Days worth of presentations about the wildfire meeting to learn what you can do before season forecast, law enforcements role in wildfire season to protect yourself and June 14-16 - Kremmling Days wildfires, basic mitigation information your home. July 10-14 - High Country Hideaway Muzzleload/Trapshoot Competition July 13 & 14 - Elevation Festival FedEx Highway 9 clean up July 20 & 21 - International Harvesters Rendezvous On June 1, FedEx will once again be cleaning up the trash along Highway 9 south June 23 - 2nd Annual Spirit Polar Plunge of Kremmling. Anyone wishing to help will receive a free lunch and could also earn July 27 & 28 - Rocky Mountain Farrier's Colorado Classic Competition volunteer hours. For more information call, 970-381-5426. Aug. 2-11 - Middle Park Fair & Rodeo See pages 15 for more calendar items
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