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Letter to the Editor Blue River access impacted by land exchange Dear Editor,

Do you or any community members have questions about the BLM’s recently published Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), for a land exchange with Blue Valley Ranch in Summit and Grand Counties? Per the preferred alternative, 1,489 acres of BLM- managed land would be conveyed from Federal ownership to the Blue Valley Ranch in exchange for 1,832 acres of non-Federal lands. This proposal could privatize many miles of Blue River-front with a possibility of a few recreation improvements in other locations, but no guarantee. Potentially, no public land access would remain along a privatized 10-mile stretch of the Blue River, a gold medal trout stream. The BLM prepared a new additional alternative for evaluation in this comment period. Colorado Wild Public Lands (COWPL) is a non-profit organization Ranch process. See our comments org/land-exchange-updates.html Public Lands, please contact us at who works to keep public lands open and the land appraisals that COWPL This is an important opportunity [email protected] and accessible and we follow land acquired through the Freedom of to express your thoughts or concerns exchanges throughout Colorado. Information Act on our website about the land exchange by August We’ve been watching the Blue Valley Yours sincerely, at http://coloradowildpubliclands. 2, 2021. See https://eplanning.blm. gov/eplanning-ui/project/81162/510. The Board of Directors, Every comment period is an Colorado Wild Public Lands opportunity to amplify your voice. coloradowildpubliclands.org If you have any questions about the exchange or would like to learn more about Colorado Wild

FAITH NOTES Kremmling Gore Range Baptist Church: Community Church Pastor Allen will host a Sunday & The Gathering service via Facebook Live at 10am. Sunday worship gatherings Find this and other resources on will be held at 10am and 5pm. Facebook at Gore Range Baptist Weekly emails provide Church. -- Take note that services updates, ongoing opportunities, are telecast via the private Facebook and Stirring Group news. For group and not the Church’s main courtesy photo more information or to sign page. Go to https://www.facebook. Carl Wood was excited to help bring the Petersens to Kremmling for the up for email contact, go to com/groups/1236993409966318/ Elevation Festival. Ellen Petersen Haygood (banjo), Emmett Franz kremmlingcommunitychurch.org. and request to join. (dobro), Carl Wood (Elevation), Karen Petersen (bass), Matt Petersen St. Peter’s Catholic Church: (guitar), Julieanne Petersen (top) (mandolin), Katie Petersen (front) Trinity Episcopal Church: (fiddle), Jon Petersen (dad) and Randy Franz (sound and Emmett's Masses continue with limited Dad) (with St. John the attendees. Sign up for 10am mass at Baptist in Granby) St. Peter’s in Kremmling online at 2 1 GrandCatholic.com. Confession is 8 5 3 7 9 6 4 Services will be held via available 30 minutes prior to mass. Zoom at 5:00pm Saturday 7 1 4 6 8 3 5 2 9 Mass will also be live- and 9:30am Sunday. 9 2 6 5 4 1 8 3 7 streamed from Our Lady of Centering Prayer is via the Snow in Granby at 9:30am 7 1 2 6 8 9 4 3 5 Zoom at 3pm on Fridays. Sunday via YouTube at Grand 1 3 5 2 7 6 9 4 8 Bible Study via Zoom Catholic. The Spanish language at 11am Wednesday. Keller Williams Realty 2 4 9 8 3 5 6 7 1 mass is on Fridays at 7:00pm. All links and ongoing 1 2 Find streaming information and Sudoku Answer Key 4 6 8 5 7 9 3 updates can be found on sign up for ongoing updates via 3 9 1 4 6 7 2 8 5 Facebook @TrinityKremmling Flocknote at GrandCatholic.com. or @StJohnsGranby or Puzzle on page 21 5 7 2 3 9 8 4 1 6 Puzzle by websudoku.com at stjohnsgranby.org. Page 3 GRAND GAZETTE July 15, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Colorado Timber Resources purchases Bob’s Western for workforce housing by Meg Soyars He predicts that the entire remodeling process In an era of desperation for will take 2-3 months. “It affordable housing in West Grand, just needs a little face-lift. a positive development has finally There will be new insulation, come to light. This fall, employees of new windows, and siding.” Colorado Timber Resources (CTR) They will also add a new will be able to call Kremmling home. roof on one of the units and “It was a great move for us and upgrade the electrical wiring, something that was needed,” said along with remodeling the Dave Fiala, one of the owners of CTR. interiors of some of the The Parshall-based mill harvests rooms. Last but not least, lodgepole pine to sell lumber products CTR will build a shared nationally and locally. “When we kitchen area for the staff. attract a person to work for us “We plan to improve from outside the area, [housing] is it to give it a positive look one of their first questions,” Fiala for the community,” Fiala continued. “They say, ‘I know added. He also plans to retain housing’s difficult. Where can I stay the motel’s vintage, iconic for a month or two while I find a signage. “I would love to redo place; where can I lay my head?’” the sign and make it new but Over the past year, the owners still keep the original look; of CTR had been searching for it’s a neat sign,” he said. affordable accommodations in According to Fiala, photo by Kim Cameron Grand County for their staff, making demand for the rooms has been high. The house has already Colorado Timber Resources is responding to the housing crisis in Grand employment with their mill viable County by purchasing Bob's Western in Kremmling for employee housing. long-term. They finally chose been spoken for by current Kremmling’s former motel, Bob’s employees, as well as the Western, as their home base for available motel rooms. CTR several reasons. “This community has not yet advertised publicly that groundwork for more housing to and locals who live here. “There’s has been very supportive of corporate they are offering workforce housing benefit employees. CTR plans to look a balance between supporting housing and of us improving the look since they are retaining rooms for at properties in West Grand for future your community and bringing in of [the motel],” Fiala said thankfully. current staff and don’t want to be affordable housing developments. revenue, while also creating a place Ideally, CTR would like to purchase for people who work here full-time Although Bob’s Western has overwhelmed. “Before we had even closed the deal, people were wanting land and build a property on it to live and have a family,” Fiala needed upgrades since its closure, themselves. They plan to stay local explained. Workforce housing like CTR saw great potential in the to move in,” Fiala said. “We could have filled up the motel twice!” so that residents can enjoy a short Bob’s Western will finally give building. Most importantly, it commute to their job. “People don’t both current and future employees offered plenty of rooms for their He added, however, that CTR’s development of workforce housing want to travel. In Denver, people of Colorado Timber Resources a staff. CTR has approximately 30 might travel an hour [for work], chance to build a life in Kremmling. employees and operates year-round, will not end with Bob’s Western. This is only their first step in creating but people here want to stay close. CTR’s goal is sustainability and so purchasing the entire property was I don’t blame them,” Fiala said. In their best choice for stable housing. sustainable housing for community economic growth through careful East Grand, affordable housing forest management and providing They now own the section on members. “We would love to continue to develop affordable housing, not developments are also breaking stable jobs in the community. the property’s north side, which ground, with the planning of Winter The following positions are open: includes a house and 2 buildings. just for our company, but for the community,” Fiala affirmed. “It’s Park’s Hideaway Junction and the millwright, heavy equipment “There are 18 motel units that range apartment complex Fireside Creek. mechanic, log loader operator, from 1-2 bedrooms, and the house absolutely needed for businesses here.” This is a welcome change for Perhaps a sea-change is taking green chain handler, dry chain is a 3-4 bedroom/2 bath,” Fiala said. place to offset the development of handler, & electrician. To learn more “The house will be rented out to a the resort community, which sees million-dollar properties being built second homes. “In some ways, it’s a about Colorado Timber Resources, family. The motel rooms we’ll rent love-hate relationship,” Fiala said of or to apply for employment, out to individuals or couples.” The by part-time residents or investors, often at the expense of those who the give-and-take between second- please visit coloradotr.com. units are set up as a typical motel home owners who spend money here, room, with a bedroom/living area call Grand County home. A Granby and a bathroom in each unit. Some resident, Fiala stated he’s seen the are single rooms and others are impact of the housing crisis on suites that could accommodate two local businesses, especially over people. The units can be used as the last 4-5 months. “This is what transitional lodging for those seeking you get with a ski community,” he their own housing, or employees said. “It’s truly affecting employee can live there long-term if needed. availability. A lot of stores are Some units require upgrades having a hard time finding staff and and will not be available until the are closed down half the time.” end of summer. “We’re planning on Fortunately, CTR’s purchase doing some remodeling,” Fiala said. of Bob’s Western will lay the

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Wolford Report birth announcement Over 200 Pike Reported Jaxson by Hannah Zagone George Pike pike and more pike!!! This weekend Wolford had Wood over 200 Northern Pike reported!! Everyone was Crystal and Dylan catching the fish using Wood are proud to everything. And that means announce the arrival everything! Power bait, of their son, Jaxson spinners, spoons, rapalas, George Wood, on July jerk bait, you name it, they 4, 2021 at 9:35 a.m. at the St. Anthony Summit bit it. Most, if not all, of photo by Kim Cameron the pike were caught in Medical Center. He Recreation opportunities are endless at was 7 pounds 2 ounces coves and inlets. Because Wolford. this number was so high, and 19 inches long. and expected to come back as soon Paternal Wolford, alongside the Colorado River as the weather warms up again. The District, has started marking the pike grandparents are George water was 72 degrees and very clear. and Tina Wood, and as soon as they are turned in. No other If you have any questions regarding fish were reported this week other maternal grandparents the fishing conditions, feel free to are Steve Curtner and than a few trout. contact Wolford Campground and Kokanee fishing is still on the rise Linda Hann. Both sets Marina! Happy fishing! of grandparents are Fishing with Bernie in Conroe, Texas. follows with no bites. The tied the knot Northerns in Williams Fork have contracted a skin disease that Mr. and I'm seeing on fish that follow my Mrs. lures. The disease possibly can be Docheff spread to clean fish by landing nets or Symi Seltzer and JD your hands. Bleach Docheff were married water can be used courtesy photo on July 10, 2021 in to disinfect landing an outdoor ceremony Grand Lake - Fishing has nets and hand sanitizer for your at the home of the remained fair to good for all species. hands if you boat an infected fish. groom's parents. Best time of the day to be on the Fishing with Bernie Guide, Randy H Symi is the daughter water is first thing in the morning Lake Granby - Water temp of Kris and Gary Seltzer, before it gets very busy with boat has increased to 70 degrees in the and JD is the son of traffic. Rainbow trout and brown afternoon with the warm weather. Kittie and Joe Docheff. trout are being caught in 10-15’ of Fishing has remained good, the time The ceremony was water, trolling Tasmanian Devils, of day has been the difference in officiated by the bride's deep diving crank baits or spoons and the fish activity with early and late cousin Jordan Riddle. a snap weight have been producing. both being most productive times. The happy couple Focus on the areas with moving water Rainbows and Brown Trout are would like to thank or sharp transition to shallow water. finding the cooler water in the mouths everybody who helped Lake trout are active in water from of the creeks and deeper water 10-20’. make their wedding day 45-90’, Chartreuse colored spoons Trolling lures such as deep diving possible and who came or radical glow grubs on a lead head crankbaits, or spoons and spinners on photo by Molly Gram to party with them. have been working well tipped with lead core that target these depths has a small piece of sucker. Fishing been key. Lake trout fishing has been with Bernie Guide, Dan Shannon better than average for this time of New Williams Fork - Ramp hours are year with good numbers of fish as well 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Water capacity is at as opportunity for larger fish. 50-85 ft Listing 92%, the lake is going down. Inflow is have been the most productive depths. 375 GCR 137 68 cfs, out flow is 221. Surface temp is Dark colored jigs tipped with sucker Kremmling, CO 66 early a.m. warming to 72+ on calm have remained the go to bait while days. The warm water has driven the staying mobile to find the active fish, Lake Trout and Northern's to deeper with the location changing depending water. The Lake Trout bite is fair to on the day. Fishing with Bernie Guide, good early morning and then drops Dan Shannon off, but you can keep on biting fish The Fishing with Bernie team with frequent moves. We are catching has been guiding in Grand county for This could be your home! Call Amber! Lakers in 60 to 80 foot and seeing over 25 years. For more info please them on the bottom at 120 plus. Grubs check out www.fishingwithbernie. Amber Lemon or tubes tipped with sucker meat is com, www.facebook.com/ [email protected] producing bites. The Lake Trout bite FishingWithBernie/ or our Instagram (970) 531-2149 pages https://www.instagram.com/ picks up again in the late afternoon. www.AmberLemon.com 404 Park Ave., Kremmling - Colorado fishing_with_bernie https://www. If you have a brokerage agreement with another agency please disregard this, it is not intended as a solicitation. Northerns are slow. I'm seeing close instagram.com/fishingwithaltitude All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Page 5 GRAND GAZETTE July 15, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Code Enforcement begins next week Grand County in Stage 2 Code Enforcement Officer Carlos Fire Restrictions – Villegas will begin issuing warnings for municipal code Kremmling restriction free infractions next week. by Marissa Lorenz unincorporated Grand County, The Kremmling will continue. Chainsaws must Police Department On Tuesday, Grand County Sheriff have an approved spark-arrestor. (KPD) systematically Brett Schroetlin recommended that Recreational shooting, fireworks, mapped the Town the County remain under Stage 2 and explosives are prohibited. And and plans to work the fire restrictions for the time being smoking is only permitted in an town in sections. Next even as neighboring counties move enclosed vehicle or building. week they will begin to Stage 1 and some communities Propane fire pits or inserts are with the Kremmling continue without any restrictions. legal, and the Sheriff reported that Country area from Referencing a matrix utilized recreators were making use of the intersection of by the Northwest Colorado Fire them. He observed that deputies Central Avenue and Management Unit to determine had responded to several concerns Jackson Avenue to wildland fire risk, Schroetlin stated about open flames only to discover the intersection of that Grand County is currently that they are legal propane devices. Park Avenue and considered at a 3-plus for fire risk. Bureau of Land Management County Road 22. The matrix uses seven factors in and Arapaho-Roosevelt National Code Enforcement determining risk, such as adverse Forest lands in Grand County will focus on trash, fire weather, low fuel moisture will continue to be in alignment junk or non-operating levels, drought indicators, number with the County’s decision. vehicles. Any vehicles of human-caused fires, and whether Schroetlin described the Medicine parked on private or not current fires are impacting Bow-Routt National Forest as “very photo by Kim Cameron property must be available resources. Agencies will unique,” covering lands in 17 counties operational, have a valid Officer Carlos Villegas will begin giving normally start implementing fire in Colorado and Wyoming. For this current registration plate warnings next week to those who are not restrictions when they meet at reason, they have remained in Stage attached, and must not in compliance with municipal codes in the least four of those indicators. 1 restrictions, which allow for open have any equipment Kremmling Country area. He will then work Schroetlin noted that, in spite of burning within established firepits. violations that would systematically through the remainder of the recent moisture, a weather forecast He stated that it had caused some make it a violation to town. that anticipates hotter, drier conditions “inconsistent messaging in that Red operate on a public road. in coming days and the burning fires Dirt [Reservoir] area, but we’ve Accumulation of garbage in to the west of Grand County in Routt managed to work through that.” "We are working on encouraging alleys, sidewalk areas and in front County--the Muddy Slide Fire, at Routt County remains in Stage compliance," said Officer Villegas areas of property will also be about 4,000 acres and 57% contained, 2 restrictions. Summit, Clear Creek, who referred to Kremmling addressed, as will overgrown weeds and the Morgan Creek Fire, at about Eagle, and Jackson counties are as a family and hopes to build and brush. A reminder from the 4,300 acres with zero containment, all under Stage 1 restrictions. community pride throughout the KPD on their Facebook page states both as of Wednesday--prompted process. He also noted he wants to Towns within Grand County that, "Yards are overgrown after agreement among Sheriff’s staff and "lead by example" and has begun determine their own levels of fire grass exceeds 6 inches in height." all area fire chiefs that they should looking at his own property first. restriction. Some, such as Winter Officer Villegas explains that not modify the fire restriction. Park, have resolutions in place that Officer Villegas will only focus those who are not in compliance with “If we waffle in and out mean the Town will be compliant on property that is basically visible. Municipal Codes on private property of restrictions,” Schroetlin with whichever stage the County is The codes do not apply to areas inside will be given a verbal warning first said, “we lose the compliance, in. Other towns, such as Kremmling, of buildings or surrounded by 6 foot and the infraction will be explained. we lose the messaging.” only go into fire restrictions when tall fence that blocks your views. Abandoned or unregisterd vehicles Commissioners agreed, and so voted on by the Town Council. For more information visit the will receive a notice on the vehicle. the prohibition on open fires, whether Kremmling has no active Kremmling Police Department He will then check-in and on public or private properties in fire restrictions at this time. make sure progress is being Facebook page, and for a made over the next few weeks. complete listing of Kremmling municipal codes visit http://www. Those who do not comply townofkremmling.org/code-book.html within the initial visits will move into enforcement or the vehicle will be towed.

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Meet Gypsy and Munch. Gypsy is a 6 yr old, long haired, black and white spayed female, and Munch is a 7 1/2 yr old, spayed female, brown tiger. They both photo by Kim Cameron are really cool cats that PAVING PROJECT - The Town of Kremmling recently completed the are looking for their only scheduled paving project for this year. The total cost to pave Jackson forever homes. Give us Avenue was $180,250. It was a budgeted capital project in the 2021 Streets a call at 970-887-2988 and Highway budget. The cost was higher than expected which pushed or better yet, Come back the 2nd street widening and chip sealing project. Town Manager visit them at the Kitty Dan Stoltman indicated the 2nd Street project would be budgeted for next Cabin at the shelter! year. Page 6 GRAND GAZETTE July 15, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET

Child care shortage the shortage--a scarcity of affordable But WGECC Director Rhonda quality child care, itself caused by a Ilgner says that, as she was preparing lack of available and qualified staff. for the Center’s first summer program, The issue was already of concern looking to hire staff to operate with in Grand County and across the state full numbers, “nobody came to apply prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. for the job.” After advertising in local At that point, state leaders felt that papers, on Facebook, on the District the child care needs of most school- site, the WGECC site, and various job aged children were being met but sites, there was not a single applicant. that there was a dearth of care for Hale explains that, although by infant to five-year-old children. many don’t realize it, licensed Yet, research shows that those early childhood professionals are same years (0-5) are the most critical “highly, highly specialized.” for human brain development, Minimum requirements for according to Katy Hale, Executive an assistant teacher in Colorado, Director of Grand Beginnings, working in a classroom with another Grand County’s primary resource teacher, include a background for early childhood care. check and fingerprinting; 15 hours Lawmakers, educators, and of pre-service training a year; businesses have recognized the current CPR, First Aid, and Medical concern in recent years and have Administration certifications; and put forth a number of initiatives other training around lesson planning, to help address the issue. curriculum development, or more. photo courtesy of West Grand Early Childhood Center At the state level, various A lead teacher must hold a Cannyn Hill knows that being a toddler can be messy sometimes, legislation has been passed. In 2019, Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree but it doesn't seem to bother him as he experiments with paints. the State began paying for all- in an applicable field or a Child day kindergarten for all Colorado Development Associate credential, all students. In 2020, voters approved of which require hundreds of hours a nicotine tax that will help pay for of education. Ongoing education Wanted sign in the window. And when Marissa Lorenz part-time preschool, beginning in and other basic trainings can often food is slow, fuel is short, or doors 2023. A bill signed just last month be 10- or 15-day programs. are closed, the reason most frequently If you walk past any restaurant will allocate $135 million for child And then, Hale continues, early cited is a labor shortage. But what or retail store in Grand County care and early childhood education. childhood teachers can only look isn’t discussed is the shortage behind chances are you will see a Help In Kremmling, the West Grand forward to inadequate compensation. School District opened the West She reports that the average pay Grand Early Childhood Center for a lead teacher in Grand County Middle Park Health (WGECC) in 2019, adding five is $16.50 an hour or $33,000 a licensed infant and 10 toddler spaces year, and the average pay for an is now offering Drive Up COVID Testing in a community the State considers assistant early childhood teacher is to be a “day-care desert.” The Center $14.25 an hour or $28,500 a year. has since remodeled, expanding Local fast-food restaurants its capacity to a total of 25 spots. are paying more. But in a recent presentation on But as the child care industry “The State of Early Childhood in competes with other employers, Grand County,” Hale pointed out Hale stresses that “other employers that the efforts are not enough. need these positions to be filled Hale reported that there are so they can fill their positions. For 259 licensed slots in Grand County every teacher we hire, we can create for children under the age of five, eight child care slots, allowing up COVID Vaccines Available provided by nine child care centers to 16 parents to go to work.” and two family child care homes. And that child care, she presented, Middle Park Health is now offering COVID-19 Vaccines in our With an estimated population has a significant impact on children, Granby and Kremmling Clinic Locations. of 672 children under five, the families, and the community. It means county can only serve 39% of “immediate increased earnings for those children with licensed care- the family and, later on, the child. -62% of preschoolers, 34% of This can break the cycle of poverty Wednesdays Thursdays toddlers, and only 19% of infants. for families while generating more 9:00am-4:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm And that is if all of the tax revenue for communities.” MPH Kremmling Clinic MPH Granby Clinic providers are open, fully staffed, Christina Oxley, of Colorado’s 214 South 4th Street 1000 Granby Park Drive S. and operating at capacity. Northwest Region Workforce Both of Kremmling’s child Development, indicates the care centers are closed for the same reasons--stringent teacher Appointments required. Please call 970.887.5886 to make summer, leaving only a single requirements and low industry your appointment today. home-based provider offering pay--as being at the crux of the licensed care in the town. early childhood educator shortage. *Per the manufacture, the Moderna vaccine is not suitable for anyone under 18 The Kremmling Preschool has She then notes that COVID-19 always closed for the summer, and exacerbated the situation. parents have had to work around Oxley says that 4 million women that schedule. The WGECC was left the American workforce during MIDDLE PARK HEALTH Winter Park | Fraser | Granby | Grand Lake | Kremmling | Walden meant to complement the Preschool’s COVID-19 shutdowns and that, as 970.724.3442 | MiddleParkHealth.org Keeping Life Grand schedule, offering care for students of last month, 2 million have not ER locations open 24/7 | Clinic locations open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (varies by location) | Weekend hours available at some locations outside of class hours and year- returned. She explains that it was round, full-time care for other infants disproportionately women who stayed MIDDLE PARK HEALTH home when child care centers closed Keeping Life Grand and toddlers in the community. Page 7 GRAND GAZETTE July 15, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET compounds local labor shortage and schools went to remote learning. business creation and “Businesses are desperate for teacher education are workers,” Oxley states. “We would coming down as well. love to see those 2 million women Hale indicates that return to work. But they need new State monies will be viable options. Lack of affordable available to help potential and available child care is a centers become licensed, greater barrier than ever. And the implement needed capital impact on the economy is vast.” improvements, and Indeed, Oxley has raised purchase materials. another compounding factor--the Ilgner emphasizes high cost of early childhood care. that there are lots of “Low-income persons or those opportunities now for on public assistance could likely find those who would like work right now,” she emphasizes, to become credentialed. “but three-quarters of their wages She says that there are would go to child care expenses. scholarship opportunities (...) The workforce issues are really and other funding available converging into a no-win situation.” and that she will work with Grand Beginnings Grand County has the fifth photo courtesy of West Grand Early Childhood Center most expensive child care in the and any chosen applicant state, according to Hale. She says for the West Grand Early Bradley Rodriguez and Amelia Winter learn the basics of sharing and playing that year-round, full-time care for Childhood Center to get together in the infant room at the West Grand Early Childhood Center. preschoolers is upwards of $10,000 them on a path to financial a year and the cost for infants is assistance and certification. Colorado Workforce Development, GrandBeginnings.org. over $13,000 a year. “For a young Ilgner is excited about all the including career counseling and And for more information about family, they’re looking at an annual fully-staffed center will be able to training and job listings for job the West Grand Early Childhood cost of care that is more than some provide for the community, including seekers, go to cdle.colorado.gov/ Center, including job opportunities, public universities. And they have economic support, family well- wfc or call the Frisco Workforce enrollment assistance, or early nine months to get that money being, mental health support, and Center at 970-668-5360. childhood questions, go to wgsd.us together, as opposed to 18 years.” more on top of their primary charge For more information on Grand or contact Rhonda Ilgner at 970- All three women agree that of providing high-quality early Beginnings and available resources 724-0271 or [email protected]. newer legislation and dedicated childhood care and development--a for families, child care providers, and funds are a good step toward helping service proven to increase school early childhood opportunities, go to the situation. With the State now readiness and social-emotional supplementing all-day kindergarten skills, to decrease the need for and with steps toward supplementing special education and the use of some pre-school education, the period juvenile and human services, and to during which working parents must improve a child’s future educational pay for child care is shortening. options and career earnings. Previous hurdles around For more information about

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The Virtual Doggie Dash is a August 1st - Fun Run/Walk, wherever you are, August 15th, whenever you want, August 1st through August 15th. Distance does 2021 not matter. Just get outdoors with your pooch & post a picture to one Location: of our sites. Submit your photo using one of these 3 methods: Anywhere! • Email: [email protected] Visit GCPetPals.org • Instagram: #2021GCPPDoggieDash to Register Today! • Facebook: Grand County Pet Pals @GCPetPals • individuals $20

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Questions? photo courtesy of West Grand Early Childhood Center P.O. Box 1972 • Granby, CO • 80446 Please email [email protected] or call 970-887-2988 Early childhood educator, Sabrina Rivera ensures that young toddlers asdfghjklglzxcvnm,./12ghsetttyuiop-98321 have many hands-on experiences at the West Grand Early Childhood Center. Page 8 GRAND GAZETTE July 15, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET

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Mobile Food Pantry Kim Long and Lindsay Robinson, of the Mountain Family Center, set-up the Mobile Pantry at the corner of Highway 9 and 40 in front of Silver Spruce Assisted Living Center. The Mountain Family Center has created a Mobile Food Pantry to better serve everyone in the community and everyone is invited to visit them as they make stops throughout the Town at River Ranch, Silver Spruce and the Mountain Family Center Food Pantry behind the high school. The Mobile Food Pantry is in Kremmling on the second Wednesday of the month. The tradional Food Pantry is also available from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is located behind the high school.

River call means good news for recreation and fishing Water temperatures on earlier in the season. Regardless “We have worked with the BLM over during the same period of dryness, though, the Call comes the last few years to do periodic floats, have routinely reached on every year simply because the showing legislators or other leaders 65 degrees and above, river is over-appropriated.” our river, show them why we love it spiking near 75 degrees in A May 2021 update by the and why we want to keep water in it.” mid-June--temperatures Colorado Division of Water Resources But improved water at which oxygen in the indicated that the Cameo Call had conditions on the section of the river drops to dangerous also been utilized for a 17-day period Colorado near Kremmling does lows, according to local in April of this year, an “unusual and not mean that all local water expert and guide Bob substantially longer [time period] concerns have been relieved. Dye, who published a than past April Cameo Calls.” Bull Basin Guides and Outfitters, book on fly fishing on Moyer indicated that, given the owned by Dean and Susan Billington, the Upper Colorado and call, Green Mountain Reservoir leases water on Troublesome Creek, its tributaries in 2018. had released 511 cfs on Tuesday, a tributary of the Colorado that runs “It was killing the helping to bring water flows up to a through and below the burn scar from photo by Mark Adams fish,” says Dye of the “probable peak” for the summer. last year’s East Troublesome Fire, DOUBLE RAINBOW Fishing guide, Bob water temperatures that Dye indicates that the Call is which burned over 192,000 acres. Dye fishes on Troublesome Creek a few years have come down in the especially good for the fishery. “We Susan observes that, in addition to ago. last week, remaining really needed that water from Green having to scale back fishing because below the alarming Mountain,” he says, explaining that of excessive water temperatures, by Marissa Lorenz 65-degree mark since Sunday. the water being released out of the recent rains are washing debris Grand County Manager Ed bottom of Green Mountain Reservoir down from the burn area. Her hope Moyer helped to provide explanation Just one week after Colorado provides much cooler waters much is that the moisture along with water for the long-awaited turnaround at Parks & Wildlife (CPW) asked closer to the strained section of being returned to the stream as the Tuesday’s regular meeting of the “anglers to voluntarily avoid fishing water than spills from the surface of irrigation season ends will improve Board of County Commissioners on the Colorado River between reservoirs or from those reservoirs conditions for members and guests. (BOCC) when he indicated that Kremmling and Rifle” due to that are much further away. And Manager Moyer indicates the Cameo Call went into effect on “extremely low flows and warm water He says the faster waters help that there is still a decided concern Sunday, triggering additional water temperatures,” water levels have come flush mud and silt that has settled for the fishery between Williams releases out of the Green Mountain up and temperatures have receded, in the riverbed and also provide Fork Reservoir and Windy Gap. He and Williams Fork reservoirs. permitting an end to the voluntary improved whitewater for rafters. says that the County is working with fishery closure and providing some The Cameo Call consists of a Jeff Moritz, General Manager the US Fish and Wildlife Service much-desired relief for fishers and series of senior water rights dating at the AVA Rafting & Fishing and other water partners, such as boaters on the highly-recreated area from 1912 through 1934 that serve Guide-Kremmling Outpost, is just Denver Water and Northern Water, in known as the Upper Colorado. mostly to provide irrigation and as enthusiastic about the improved consideration of a “possible exchange” power in the Grand Valley near The area has been under great river conditions. Up until now, whereby some of Lake Granby’s Grand Junction. The Call overrides stress for most of the 2021 summer he says, the company has been “5412 water” could be released early. all upstream junior rights holders season as the combination of a missing out on business, having to He refers to 5,412.5 acre-feet (AF) and means that waters that would below-average snowpack, reduced cancel afternoon fishing trips when of water stored in Granby for the otherwise be dammed or diverted spring runoff, and exceptional temperatures have been too high and express purpose of aiding endangered from much nearer their source drought conditions (the most intense having fewer rafting bookings and fish habitat further downstream, are allowed to remain instream classification on the US Drought rentals due to the low water flows. also in the Grand Valley area. until reaching the Grand Valley. Monitor) has meant water flows Moritz notes that AVA, a 20-plus That water is typically held between 300 and 600 cubic feet per According to a 2004 white-paper year old company, which also has until the beginning of August, second (cfs) for most of the last two by the Roaring Fork Conservancy, outposts on other rivers throughout when it is released in the amount months, a time period during which “The Call’s length depends on how the state, tries to stay engaged in the of 35 cfs, according to Moyer, in median flows over the last 58 years dry the season is and how much water water conversation, hoping to provide order to maintain a 75 cfs release have been closer to 1700 to 1800 cfs. is diverted by junior users upstream. an industry voice where possible. out of Granby Reservoir when In drier years, the Division of Water But water flow finally rose to “It’s a battle at a very high level,” flows would otherwise drop to 40 Resources administers the Call for over 700 cfs on Friday and has been Moritz says of perpetual water rights cfs. It will begin release on August a longer period of time as it comes over 1000 cfs for the last two days. struggles in the Colorado River Basin. 1 if it does not start earlier. Page 10 GRAND GAZETTE July 15, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET

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courtesy photo Hot Sulphur asks for public input for the Himebaugh Public Meeting The Town of Hot Sulphur property’s natural and scenic values. Springs is hosting a Public Meeting The conservation easement is held by July 22, 2021 at 6:00pm regarding Colorado Headwaters Land Trust. photo by Donna Rushing Himebaugh Valley property purchase Over the course of this year Wild flowers in Kremmling are blooming. public use, future management and the town will be completing a conservation. The Town of Hot management plan to guide the use of Sulphur Springs recently purchased this property. Subjects to be addressed 270 acres of the former Jones Creek in the plan will likely include trail Ranch surrounding Himebaugh development, wildlife management, Creek. This property lies on the and cattle grazing among others. The south side of town and provides a Town will be holding a public meeting connection for public access to the on July 22 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall to adjacent Arapaho National Forest. provide information on the property y In addition, the property provides and the conservation easement and opportunities for non-motorized to solicit input for the management SundaySunday recreation. Cattle grazing may also plan. The Town welcomes input for g occur. The property serves as a consideration in the management plan g transitional migration corridor for and comments can be sent to Town elk and deer and habitat for many Clerk, P.O. Box 116, Hot Sulphur more species. Prior to the town’s Springs, CO 80451 or to townclerk@ Ranch purchase, the landowners, Max and Ranch townofhotsulphursprings.com. To Kathryn Webel, put the property into be most useful, comments should a conservation easement in order to be received by August 16, 2021. ensure the long-term protection of the AUGUST 29, 2021 Sunday, 1pm - 4pm Wolf Restoration & Management Plan Public Open Houses at Strawberry Creek Ranch in Granby Restoration and Management Plan. A Lunch • Ranching History • Auction • Live Music • Fun Colorado Parks & Wildlife is virtual town hall and online comment partnering with Keystone Policy form will also be available so that all $85 per person / $75 for GCHA Members Center to host open house public Coloradoans and the public at large Buy Tickets at GCHA Museums or Online at listening sessions throughout can provide input to help inform the Tickets MUST be www.GrandCountyHistory.org purchased by 8/15/21 Colorado in July and August 2021. plan. For more information., visit The Open Houses are an opportunity wolfengagementco.org Thank you to our many sponsors and donors! for the public to provide feedback and questions into the Gray Wolf Fraser Valley Ace Hardware Ann & Jim Stricklin Our Community! Our News! Our Paper! Jan Knisely, Edward Jones • Randolph Wright Beaver Village Management • Sara & Rich Rosene send news items and pictures Conroy Excavating • Judy & Martin Smith Drowsy Water Ranch • Blue River Ranch • Mountain Parks Electric to [email protected] Grand Lake Plumbing & Heating • Firebird Design Works

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Hot Sulphur asks for public input for the Himebaugh Public Meeting property’s natural and scenic values. The conservation easement is held by Colorado Headwaters Land Trust. Over the course of this year the town will be completing a management plan to guide the use of this property. Subjects to be addressed in the plan will likely include trail development, wildlife management, and cattle grazing among others. The Town will be holding a public meeting on July 22 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall to provide information on the property and the conservation easement and to solicit input for the management plan. The Town welcomes input for Hiring consideration in the management plan and comments can be sent to Town Clerk, P.O. Box 116, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 or to townclerk@ townofhotsulphursprings.com. To be most useful, comments should essential positions be received by August 16, 2021. Up to $19.50/hr. to start

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Message and data rates may apply. 1 message per request. Text STOP to 33011 cancel. Text HELP to 33011 for help. FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce. Page 12 GRAND GAZETTE July 15, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET West Grand Activity Schedule Thursday, July 15 and learn about the area and the Granby Library. A safe space for Library. In this program, you will fossils that can be found north of teens ages 13-17 where all forms of hear two different animal stories 7:30 a.m. Summer running for Kremmling. Bill Wyatt with the creativity will be used to explore and then present your own puppet grades 6-12 @ HS track. Anyone that BLM will discuss the importance of mental wellness. Not an artist? That's show with your friends. Registration cannot attend early can also get their the area, its designation as an Area ok - all different types of creative required. Ages: Elementary. Contact: runs in during summer lifting in the of Critical Environmental Concern, mediums will be used in a safe group Emily Pedersen (970) 724-9228 afternoon. and how visitors can help the envi- environment. Each session will [email protected] 2 p.m. Washcloth Animals and ronment by following "Leave No have a wellness focused art project Trace" principles. If time, we'll also and then a group discussion where 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. HS Birdhouse Painting @ Kremmling Weights Library. Come learn how to turn visit a site where fossils can be found new mental wellnesses skills can and legally collected. If you wish to be learned to apply to everyday life simple washcloths and elastic bands 6 p.m. Board of Education - caravan to the site, meet at 9 a.m. at challenges. For more information into adorable animals. All supplies Special Board Mtg. Kathy Shipley the Kremmling Library. The hike or to enroll please call Mind Springs will be provided, just bring your Community Room creativity and prepare to have fun. will begin at the trailhead at 10 a.m. Health, 970-887-2179. Details and directions will be pro- 7 p.m. Board of Education Work Thanks to Library Associate, Cindy 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. HS vided upon registration. Difficulty Session Hald, for teaching us washcloth art! Weights After Cindy's program, we will paint Level: Moderate to Difficult. Ages: birdhouses. Again, all supplies will 8 years+ Essentials for a safe ad- Wednesday, July 21 6:30 pm Overflow (Christian be provided. Join us for crafting fun! venture - sturdy footwear, water, Youth Group) meets downstairs in Registration required. All ages wel- food, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, HS Gym Re-waxing--OFF LIMITS Bumgarner Bldg. Students in grades come. Contact: Emily Pedersen (970) and sunglasses. High clearance or 4 6-12 are welcome. 7:30 a.m. Summer running for 725-3942 [email protected] wheel drive vehicle recommended. Presenter: Bill Wyatt - BLM Contact: grades 6-12 @ HS track. Anyone that 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. HS Chris Newell (970) 509-9416 cannot attend early can also get their Looking forward Weights [email protected] runs in during summer lifting in the afternoon. Bits-n-Spurs Gymkhana Series: 10:30 a.m. HSS Library Storytime. Friday, July 16 Sundays, July 25, August 15, and Ages 0-Preschool. Contact: Emily 8:30 a.m. 4-H Summer Day Camp. September 5 @ Kremmling Fair 7:30 a.m. Summer running for Pedersen (970) 724-9228 epeder- Contact [email protected] Grounds. Start times are 11 a.m., but grades 6-12 @ HS track. Anyone that [email protected] cannot attend early can also get their 2:30 p.m. Outdoor Fun with Special entries begin earlier. runs in during summer lifting in the 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. HS Guest Mary Ann from the Animal afternoon. Weights Shelter @ HSS Library. Join us for popsicles, water play, and outdoor July 23 and 24 10:30 a.m. Grand 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. HS games. Special guest, Mary Ann County Historical Association story- Weights Kerstiens from GC Animal Shelter, time @ Cozens Ranch Museum and Tuesday, July 20 will answer any questions you Saturday, July 17 Pioneer Village Museum respec- HS Gym Re-waxing--OFF LIMITS might have about pets! For all ages. tively. Contact: Emily Pedersen (970) 725- Sunday, July 18 7:30 a.m. Summer running for 3942 [email protected] Monday, July 19 grades 6-12 @ HS track. Anyone that cannot attend early can also get their 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. HS July 29 - 9:30 a.m. Kids’ Outdoor HS Gym Re-waxing--OFF LIMITS runs in during summer lifting in the Weights Learning Lab Limit 40 Children | afternoon. FREE | Suggested Age Range: 6-12 7:30 a.m. Summer running for 4:30 pm CDLS Student Extra Masks required. Closed-toe shoes grades 6-12 @ HS track. Anyone that 11:15 a.m. Kremmling Library Support for 6-12th Grade, Mr. and an old t-shirt recommended– cannot attend early can also get their INDOOR Storytime. Ages Reimer's Room - With Colorado creative fun gets messy! More Info: runs in during summer lifting in the 0-Preschool. Contact: Emily Aerolab https://headwatersriverjourney.com/ Pedersen (970) 724-9228 epeder- afternoon. Thursday, July 22 events/kids-outdoor-learning-lab- [email protected] july/?occurrence=2021-07-29 10 a.m. Ammonite Site Field Trip. HS Gym Re-waxing--OFF LIMITS Join GCLD Library staff for a hike, 2 p.m. Creative Summer Club @ 7:30 a.m. Summer running for grades 6-12 @ HS track. Anyone that August 1-8 Middle Park Fair and cannot attend early can also get their Rodeo [email protected] Greg Bayda PLE runs in during summer lifting in the 970-887-2529 M T PO Box 2208 afternoon. 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Last Friday night in Blackhawk, four Mustangs made big plays to help lead the North to a 34-20 win in the All-State eight-man football game. Before a packed crowd, the evening was a tribute to hard-hitting, exciting action. I was so pleased and proud that over 60 Mustang fans came to support these young men. They didn't have to wait long, as, on the second defensive series, Alejandro Castanon knifed through a counter play and recorded a tackle in the end zone for a safety and a 2-0 lead for the North. He went on to make numerous tackles and also played a role on the offensive line. Austin Schake had a quarterback sack, three tackles for loss from his defensive end spot, and had a crushing hit on the South quarterback just as he released the ball. photo by Andrea Buller On offense, running back Rene The four All-State Mustangs pose with their West Grand coaches. (L to R) Coach Chris Brown, Dominguez found the running tough Alejandro Castanon, Austin Schake, Jakob Buller, Rene Dominguez, Coach Fernando Enriquez and but managed to catch four passes from Josh Pedersen. Over 60 Mustang fans traveled to Blackhawk to watch the All-State game. Jakob Buller with three resulting in first downs. He also was a returner and on the kickoff team. Jakob had some Gilpin County taking on the director Fortunato of Rangely, told me, “what a pleasure to coach." I totally agree! scrambling runs, lowering his shoulder position, it moved to their new turf amazing athletes they are--smart, Congratulations on a great game and to punish the tacklers. In his last drive, field. They just received a grant to fundamentally sound--they were such outstanding careers. he hit Brody Despard, a Byers wide build new stands and press box that receiver, for a 28-yard touchdown pass should be ready for next year's game. on fourth down. He then ran in the Nevertheless, it was an outstanding two-point conversion. He also punted, evening with many either standing or once late in the game with the wind in bringing their own chairs. his face from the ten to midfield. After losing their season, it was The All-State game started in the great to see these four graduating late ’60s and has been an eastern plains seniors find a nice way to end their staple, but with Coach Craig Ball of careers. As their head coach, Paul Dr. Richard Pfeiff er Orthopaedic urgery | ports Medicine

Middle Park Health and Vail ummit Orthopaedics and eurosurgery are ecited to announce the newest member of our team Dr. ichard Pfeiffer

Dr. Pfeiffer will be based out of Middle Park Health – Granby Campus full time to serve Grand County residents and visitors

Dr. Pfeiffer is an orthopaedic surgeon who is board certifi ed and specialty-trained in general orthopaedics and sports medicine. His practice includes general orthopaedic surgery with an interest in arthroscopic surgeries of the shoulder and knee.

He has served in various leadership positions throughout his career. During his ten years in private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dr. Pfeiffer served as an assistant clinical profes- sor in the Department of Orthopaedics for both the Veteran’s Administration and the University of Colorado in Denver, Colorado. Following his private practice, Dr. Pfeiffer was the fellowship program director of sports medicine while serving as an assistant professor for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Texas Tech University. Prior to joining the team at VSON Dr. Pfeiffer was employed by Health First Medical Group in Melbourne, FL and The Covenant Medical Group in Lubbock, Texas.

Dr. Pfeiffer’s passion for sports medicine goes beyond the offi ce. He has held a variety of roles working as the team physician for The Colorado College, U.S. Olympic Alpine Ski and Snow- boarding teams, Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, and various high schools in both Colorado and Texas.

Dr. Pfeiffer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is board certifi ed through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons in both orthopaedic surgery and orthopae- dic sports medicine.

Dr. Pfeiffer’s wife of 35 years is a Microbiologist and has remained active in many volunteer roles in the community. He has 2 children Tim and Jenni, both married living in the Maryland and Washington areas. He remains active in a number of hobbies to include: Flying, Skiing, Mountain biking, Sailing and Fly fi shing.

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MIDDLE PARK HEALTH Keeping Life Grand Page 14 GRAND GAZETTE July 15, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET 2021-2021 West Grand Academic Awards Spanish (Ms. Barsy) Emily Osborne, Cora Farley Rebekah Williams, Lilli Hufford, Ms. Harmon Teacher Aid: Wyatt Shearer, Emily Osborne, Rene Dominguez Cora Farley, Shannon Whitten NASA HUNCH (Ms. Harmon) Band (Mr. Bowerly) Regional Qualifiers: Jacob Murphy, Outstanding Musician: Alex Tylor Ususan, Joseph Manguso Outstanding Band Member: Emily Most Improved Musician: Alejo West Grand School TA: Lillian District Science Fair High School Placing (Ms. Harmon) Choir (Mr. Bowerly) 1. Wendy Eller - “Does Benford’s Outstanding Musician: Law Apply to Tap Dancing” Shannon Whitten 2. Vincent Schenk - “Iron” Guitar 3. Allison Daly - “The Outstanding Musician: Benefit of Animals” Isabella, Iliana, Chris Regional Qualifiers for High School Wendy Eller - “Does Benford’s Drama (Mr. Bowerly) Law Apply to Tap Dancing” Outstanding Lead Actor: Vincent Schenk -’Iron’ Iliana, Shannon Allison Daly -’The Outstanding Supporting Actor: Benefit of Animals’ Rachel, Emily, Callie Grace Wahl - ‘Let it Leach In’ Outstanding Player in a Chris Wellington and Thomas courtesy photo Dual Role: Alex Frey - ‘Effectiveness of Masks’ Certified Nursing Assistant Class - Levi Edson, Morgan Nelson, Audree Outstanding Dancer: Wendy Lily Butler - ‘Bioluminescent Miller, Maddy Probst, Cora Farley and Nurse Robyn Duensing Most Improved Actor: Eleanore, Eric Biomass’ Pin: Omar, Rene, Grace, Lillian Huffard - ‘How Do Levi, Kai, Vincent You Teach a Chicken?’ affect your health’ Stefanik, Eric Gregory, Susan Amira Hughes - ‘Elevation Cookies’ Ashlyn Eisenman - McDonald, Landon Williams Weight Lifting (Mr. Enriquez) ‘Contaminated Classroom’ Ashlyn Eisenman - PE (Mr. Strathman) Most Improved Boy: Varian Villalobos ‘Contaminated Classroom’ Wendy Eller - ‘How does Benford’s Most Improved Girl: Celia Guzman Law apply to tap dancing?’ Best Attitude/Effort: Ben Rachel Williams - ’Edible Drinks’ Biekert, Eric Gregory Just Do it Award: Levi Edson Rigo Castillo and Wyatt Vincent Schenk - ‘Iron’ Lifter of the Year: Rene Howell - ‘Reaction Time’ Grace Wahl - ‘Let it Leach in’ Rachel Williams - ‘Edible Drinks’ English (Mr. Shraberg) Dominguez, Jacob Murphy, Omar High School Honorable Mentions Morgan Nelson, Karina Dominguez Dominguez, Austin Schake, Grace Wahl - "Let it Leach In" FBLA State Leadership Alejandro Castanon Chris Wellington and Thomas Conference (Ms. Lott) English I (Ms. Stuart) Frey - ‘Effectiveness of Masks’ Participation: Alex Bergman, Eric Gregory, Celia Guzman, Certified Nursing Assistant Lily Butler - ‘Bioluminescent Jesus Dominguez, Susan Lillian Hufford, Makenzie Jackson, Class (Mrs. Duensing) Biomass’ McDonald, and Emily Osborne William Parmenter, Grace Wahl, CNA: Lela Biekert, Audree Lillian Huffard - ‘How Do 5th place at State Leadership Rachel Williams, Wendy Eller Miller, Morgan Nelson, Madelyn You Teach a Chicken?’ Conference: Charlie English III: Ben Biekert, Dane Probst, Cora Farley, Levi Edson Amira Hughes - ‘Elevation Cookies’ Multerer-Help Desk. Biekert, Lela Biekert, Andrew National Honor Society Ashlyn Eisenman - FBLA 2020-2021 Officers Pecotte, Rebekah William (Ms. Harmon) ‘Contaminated Classroom’ President: Jesus Dominguez History (Mr. Tripicchio) President: Omar Dominguez Rachel Williams - ’Edible Drinks’ Vice-President: Charlie Multerer US History: Kate Farley, Allie Vice President: Charlie Multerer Rigo Castillo and Wyatt Secretary & Community Daly, Wyatt Parker, Carly Kellen Secretary: Khai Hughes Howell - ‘Reaction Time’ Service Rep: Emily Osborn World History: Levi Edson, Makenzie Treasurer: Ilianna Castillo Also Recognized Treasurer: Iliana Castillo Jackson, William Parmenter Historian: Jesus Dominguez Eric Gregory - “Whatever Reporter: Allison Daly Current Issues: Jesus Dominguez, Student Council Rep: Isabella Galindo Floats Your Hull” Historian: Alex Bergman Jacob Murphy, TannerBrumley, Member: Jakob Buller, Cirenda David Pecotte - ‘Artificial Participation for FBLA (Ms. Lott) Joseph Manguso Cordova, Tiffany Padia-Luttrel, Pneumatic Muscles’ Members: Audree Miller, Susan Rene Dominguez, Carson Celia Guzman - “Substitute for Eggs” McDonald, Morgan Moss Art (Ms. Waltman) Culbreath, Alex Bergman, Alex Best Overall Project FBLA 2021-2022 Officers Advanced Art Senior: Isabella Galindo Schake, Emily Osborne, Joy Wendy Eller - “Does Benford’s President: Emily Osborne Mural: Tylor U, Khia H, Hast, Madelyn Probst, Susan Law Apply to Tap Dancing” Secretary: Makenize Jackson Danni D, Emily O McDonald and Emma Daly Best Overall Energy Related Project Treasurer: Alex Bergman Script K: Wendy Eller, Eric Gregory Ollie Bergman and Wyatt Reporter: Itzel Rodriguez Society of Women Engineers Shearer - ‘How far will electricity Lillian Hufford, Grace Wahl, Rocky Mountain Region Merit travel through salt water?’ Rachel Williams, Rigo Castillo Math (Mr. Reimer) Award (Ms. Harmon) Western Region Science Fair Allie Daly, Sage Lechman, Alex Algebra 1 Hardest Working/Most Merit of Highest Honor: Wendy Eller 2nd Place Bergman, Dane Biekert , Levi Edson Improved: Lillian Hufford Shannon Whitten Ashlyn Eisenman 3rd Place Cora Farley, Susan McDonald, Algebra 1 Most Consistent Learners: Merit of High Honor: Emily Osborne State Qualifiers for High School Morgan Monk, Emily Osborne, Rachel Williams, Amira Hughes Merit of Honor: Morgan Monk Wendy Eller - “Does Benford’s Maddy Probst, Alex Schake, Geometry Leader: Rebekah Law Apply to Tap Dancing” Landon Williams, Jakob Buller, Williams, Eric Gregory Physical Science ((Ms. Vincent Schenk -’Iron’ Iliana Castillo, Emma Daly, Omar Algebra 2 Leader: Emily Harmon)) Lillian Huffard, Amira Allison Daly -’The Dominguez, Jesus Dominguez Osborne, Ollie Bergman Hughes, Rachel Williams Benefit of Animals’ Rene Dominguez, Isabella Galindo Foundation Math Letter: Biology: Rigo Castillo, Allison Daly Grace Wahl - ‘Let it Leach In’ Charlie Multerer, Tiffany Padia- Gabriel Lopez Perezchica Chris Wellington and Thomas Luttrell, Austin Schake Food Science (Ms. Harmon) Frey - ‘Effectiveness of Masks’ Jacob Murphy, Susan McDonald Robotics (Ms. Birch) Ashlyn Eisenman - Gracious Professionalism: Levi Edson West Grand Hall of Fame Greenhouse (Ms. Harmon) ‘Contaminated Classroom’ Innovation Award: Kai Edson John Colburn , Duane Scholl, Yakary Lopez, Wade Jansen, Rachel Williams - ’Edible Drinks’ Einstein Award: Eric Gregory Peg Hinman Toft, Allan “Bud” Lela Beikert, Ben Kellen Colorado State Science State Advancement: Levi Edson, Kai Dietrich, Dr. Mike Gallagher Chemistry (Ms. Harmon) and Engineering Fair Edson, ALan Gomezrivera, Dominik Rebecca Williams, Morgan Monk, Allison Daly - ‘How animals Page 15 GRAND GAZETTE July 15, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET

Emergency communications critiqued after tanker rollover communication from Other communication about of Road and Bridge Chris Baer state or county entities. the incident may be causing stated last week that the mag “There was not one additional confusion. chloride load was not intended for single phone call from At the time of the accident, Grand County, which was waiting Public Works to Town Hall the Colorado State Patrol (CPS) for receipt of the road stabilizing to notify anyone of the indicated that excessive speed was treatment. Later reports indicated hazardous spill. There was the causative factor in the rollover. that the shipment was on its way not any communication However, Mayor McVay told to a Grand County storage site. from the Grand County Commissioners that a UPS driver The Hot Sulphur Springs Parshall Office of Emergency who was immediately in front of the Fire Protection District was left Management [GCOEM]. tanker truck had reported having to out of initial reports of emergency “If the GCOEM swerve in order to miss a fallen rock responders on-scene. HSSPFPD took Director was driving in the same location of the canyon. the initial emergency call and made around in a vehicle on- “There again,” McVay stressed, the request for the countywide fire scene, he made no point “we must do something about Byers cleanup/HAZMAT trailer, which to reach out to any of the Canyon. That is a dangerous section was then transported by Grand Fire, according to Lieutenant Toni Russell This photo that appeared in the staff. At no point did the of road, and I've noticed a lot more Grand County Sheriff's rocks this year than normal. of Hot Sulphur Springs-Parshall Fire. Grand Gazette last week should have Department reach out to I think that bears addressing And the Grand Gazette needs to been credited to Toni Russell of the assist staff during traffic with CDOT [the Colorado correct how it reported a statement Hot Sulphur Springs/Parshall Fire control. The only contact Department of Transportation].” from Grand County Water Quality Department. was to let staff know one Commissioner Kristen Specialist Katherine Morris, in which commissioner was to be she was quoted as saying that “even by Marissa Lorenz Manguso, who sits on the Statewide allowed access to County Road 20. Transportation Advisory Committee if the full volume of the spill entered “The Town of HSS Board of (STAC), agreed but added, “You the river in the course of one minute, The recent rollover accident Trustees is disappointed in the lack know, Bob, the story--hesitation it would constitute less than 4% of the in Hot Sulphur Springs that saw of coordination between Town, until somebody dies. That’s just the river’s flow,” and meaning a “pretty a tanker truck dump over 4,000 County, and State entities in the way the State works,” referencing favorable dilution rate.” gallons of liquid magnesium chloride event of an emergency,” the letter several other highway projects, Morris numbers were calculated down a slope toward the Colorado concluded. “What needs to be done such as improvements to Red Dirt using a reported number of 3,500 River has prompted a review of to make this change happen?” Hill near Tabernash, that have gallons of spilled magnesium emergency response communications County leaders responded had little forward progress even chloride. The Gazette only provided and renewed discussion over to McVay, clarifying that Joel after multiple fatal accidents. readers with a later number from CPS the safety of Byers Canyon. Cochran, GCOEM Director, Grand County Superintendent of 4,200 gallons, thereby shifting the Hot Sulphur Mayor Bob McVay was not involved in the accident context of Morris’ calculations. approached the Grand County response last week but that he is now Board of County Commissioners helping to “spearhead” an effort in (BOCC) during their most recent conjunction with the Grand County public meeting, reading a letter from Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) to “take a the Hot Sulphur Springs Board of hard look at what that notification Trustees and Town employees that process looks like,” according to condemned a lack of coordination County Manager Ed Moyer. during the event and then expressing LAST TIME 'ROUND Moyer indicated that the his own concerns about the roadway. subject was already on the agenda The letter noted that it was for the next Local Emergency THRIFT SHOP Town staff who first responded to Planning Committee meeting. the scene of the accident, diverting “They acknowledge some of traffic from US Highway 40 and the holes in communication from County Road 20/the Parshall Divide. that incident and are acting on “They were at these stations for that to make sure we have the over five hours, in the sun, with no proper channels in place the next water or bathroom breaks,” read SUMMER time it happens,” said Moyer. 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Bob and Lydia Dell were among attendees at the Elevation Festival. Town trustee and owner of Alpne Motor Sports, Erik Wood worked behind the scenes with the sound system guys for a professional performance.

The Petersens performed after Jase Robertson spoke on Saturday night and then returned for the worship service on Sunday. They sang classics and original tunes of their own.

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Ty Scholl and Corey Withrow enjoy the Elevation Brothers Mitch Lockhart and Cody Johnson stand with Duck Dynasty's Jase Robertson Festival. (center). Robertson was the featured speaker for the Elevation Festival.

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photos by Kim Cameron Emmett Franz of The Petersens signs a t-shirt for sisters Matti and Marli Hayes on Sunday. Page 20 GRAND GAZETTE July 15, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Put down the device, and get creative with GCLD two sketchbook kits to encourage locals and visitors to “Capture and share a Grand County moment.” These kits come complete with art supplies and can be used in the library or checked out for a week to draw, sketch, or watercolor by Tallie Gray animals, flora, landscapes, historic Director of Library Resources buildings, or something from our how-to-draw books. Kits are for all It’s old news that being ages and all artistic levels. As Tess creative is good for you. Riley added to one of her artistic So, I won’t go into minute details endeavors, “If you hear a voice about how quilting, woodworking, within you say, I cannot paint, then photos by Kim Cameron doodling, painting, gardening, by all means, paint. And that voice The Kremmlng writing, playing an instrument, will be silenced.”—Van Gogh Library or other forms of creativity can To read more about the variety be beneficial to all ages. recently hosted of creative kits available and to Grand County You already know that exercising place holds, go to gcld.org to visit the connectivity between both our catalog’s browsing category, Sheriff Deputy hemispheres of your brain can “GCLD’s Library of Things.” JD Elthorpe, help you become a better problem Here you will find the likes of: his K-9 solver, sharpen your senses, boost • Silicone crafting molds, in a partner Milo, your immune system, increase variety of shapes and designs. Perfect and Zeus his your dopamine levels and overall for making soaps, baked goods, tortoise. happiness, while reducing stress, ornaments, jewelry, chocolates, dog The 68-pound depression, and anxiety. bones, candies, candles, and more tortoise But what does creativity • Knitting Needles seemed to steal have to do with libraries? • Felting Needles the show for Grand County Library District’s • Crochet Hooks the inquistive (GCLD) mission is “linking people Ready to get creative AND preschoolers to boundless opportunities” with the socialize for free? GCLD’s during the motto, “Mountain Libraries Elevate programs are just the ticket! Minds.” Hence the connection. Tails and • Kremmling Library is lucky Tales themed GCLD has been providing great to have Janet Schayer leading a creative opportunities to Grand story hour. quilting club the first Tuesday of County for years, from traditional The tortoise every month. “It is all about creativity materials like books, DVDs, is over 20 and finding your own style!” magazines, and online classes and years old and other resources, to newer, outside- • Creative Summer Club meets will continue of-the-box creative outlets. from 2-4 PM on Tuesdays. It’s a safe to grow. space for teens ages 13-17 to explore Which is why Access Grand, creativity and mental wellness. our library of free passes to the likes of Headwaters River Journey • July 14 and 15 are Animal Museum, Fraser Valley Rec, GC Wash Cloth Craft Days for GCLD. Historical Museums, and the Denver Learn how to turn a simple wash Historical Hindsights Botanic Gardens, was created. cloth into adorable animals. provided by the Grand County Historical Association With the guidance of former • Let your imagination run wild Director of Library Resources, looking at constellations in the Anna Szczepanski, and with start- night sky and viewing them through up funding from Friends of Grand telescopes. Wednesday evenings. County Library, GCLD patrons • Rocky Mountain Puppets will can stretch their imaginations, help GCLD celebrate the end of our knowledge, and muscles. Summer Reading Program with For years, the Grand County “Tall Tales of the Lost Temple” Blues Society has provided shows. Enjoy the rich creativity GCLD libraries with a wonderful of a professional puppeteer. collection of musical instruments, For specifics of GCLD programs, so patrons can check out an online resources for creative classes, instrument for three weeks and reap and the catalog of creative items, go the benefits of creating music. to gcld.org or visit your local library! Here is what IS new: As of July 2021, each library has

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Page 24 GRAND GAZETTE July 15, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Happy Birthdays & Anniversaries Dates to Remember Thursday, July 15 Brian & Anne Ohri  Thursday, July 22 Tess Riley Joe & Sarah Erin Beason Thursday - July 15 Jim Henderhan Hargadine  Colton Bodemann • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7:30am, Middle Park Health Wellness Center Bernie Murphy Braden Clark • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, behind the high school Mo Eastin Amy Gilmore • Kremmling Chamber Board, 5:30pm; go to KremmlingChamber.com Monday, July 19 Kelly Probst Nelle Heeney • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building Deb Hargadine Madison Schroeder Debbie Lewis • The Rosetta Stone, the key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphics, is Kristi Pancost Tony Mabey  Barbara Manguso found in Egypt in 1799. Josh Pedersen Bob & Shirley Lyttle   Charlee Manguso • Practice Com-immunity: Learn more about the Rosetta Stone & how Jon & Shelley Gross Eli Sebastion Rivas Egyptian hieroglyphs are a lot like emojis at www.youtube.com/ Kendra & James  George Scott watch?v=yeQ-6eyMQ_o. Friday, July 16 Holmes Brandi Matney Jim & Linda Mahon  Friday -July 16 Paisley Hester Tuesday, July 20 • In 1975, three species of trout are the first animals removed from the Everest Joe Hargadine Colton Duey endangered species list. Holli Palmer Maxine Hallsted  = anniversary • Practice Com-immunity: Protect Kremmling’s trout. Be aware of CPW’s Laura Morisette Clint O’Hotto = birthday voluntary fishing closure on the Colorado between Kremmling and Rifle. Virgie Hill  Shelia Schafer (in memory) Saturday - July 17 Brooke Stacey • Check off something too long on your to-do list! Saturday, July 17 Taylor Stacey Sunday - July 18 Jonathan Belcher Burgess Kyle Young • Practice self-care: Take time to do nothing today! Sammi Bunker Peter Hargadine Wednesday, July 21 Email Monday - July 19 Kenna Sage Wall Terri Adams [email protected] • GCLD Ammonite Site Hike, 10am; registration required at gcld.org under Chalice White Salome Dominguez to put your birthday or Programs Betty Nun  Adia Hester anniversary on the • Zumba, 5:30pm; Bumgarner Building Caroline & Steve Don Sanford calendar or if you see a • 1848: The first US Women’s Rights Convention is held in Seneca, NY. Smith Nicki Rister  correction or update that • Practice Com-immunity: Tell a woman you know the ways in which she Jeff & Jeani Phillips  “Doc” Ceriani  is needed. inspires you. Kevin & Stacey Tuesday - July 20 Sunday, July 18 Mickelson  • Board of County Commissioners’ meeting, 8am; listen online at co.grand. Larry Janssen co.us Sara Francine Lechman • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7:30am; Middle Park Health Wellness Center Susan Meeks • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, behind the high school • Grand County Library Board, 5:30pm in Kremmling; go to gcld.org • The Ford Motor Company ships its first car in 1903. • Practice Com-immunity: Support a local entrepreneur today. Middle Park Fair Exhibit Hall 2021 Wednesday - July 21 by Twila O'Hotto • Virtual Reality at HSS Library, 4pm Exhibit Hall Superintendent • Cardio Sculpting, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building • Kremmling Town Board, 6pm; go to TownofKremmling.org • In 1969 Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin become the first people to walk on We are pleased to announce the the moon. Exhibit Hall will be open during the • Practice Com-immunity: Encourage a young person to reach for the stars. 2021 Middle Park Fair, August 1-8. Registration is 8 am to 8 pm on Thursday - July 22 Tuesday, August 3, at the Extension • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7:30am, Middle Park Health Wellness Center Hall in Kremmling. Judging will • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, behind the high school take place on Wednesday, August • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building 4. The Exhibit Hall will be open for • KMHD/MPH Hospital Board, 6pm; go to MiddleParkHealth.org viewing Thursday through Sunday. etc. Canning must follow guidelines • “America the Beautiful” is composed in Colorado in 1893. Get your entries ready. Because of the from the Ball Blue Book guide • Practice Com-immunity: Listen to the song again--pay attention to the pause for 2020, we are allowing folks to preserving, especially for high lyrics! to enter 4 items per class, instead of elevation. *Please note on page 84 of the usual 2. Items made between Fair the Fair Book, under the Division 1 LOOKING FORWARD - Cakes and Division 1A Cupcakes, the July 10 & 11 - Elevation Festival 2019 and Fair 2021 are eligible. If you spent the year stuck at home being Classes were inadvertently omitted, July 23-24 - Rocky Mountain Farrier Competition A through O, which list the flavors. August 1-8 - Middle Park Fair & Rodeo crafty or building something, get those items out and bring them to the Fair. All entries are judged at the August 7 - Tracy Byrd Concert hosted by the Middle Be sure to pick up a Fair Book at discretion of the judge. Make Park Fair & Rodeo the Extension Hall and be aware of sure your items are clean. Pick up registration cards at the August 21 - Demolition Derby at the Kremmling Fairgrounds the rules for entries, such as: 1. Lego projects need some type of base, Extension Hall if you would August 28 - Diamond Rio Concert such as cardboard, 2. Number of like to fill them out at home. hosted by the Kremmling Chamber items for baking and/or produce on a Please call 970-531-2361 for any white paper plate inside a baggie, 3. questions and leave a message. See Photography has its own set of rules, you at the Fair. Twila O’Hotto

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