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Around K-Town A walk to support inclusion On May 27, father and daughter duo, Emma and Dan Perritano, began their trek across Colorado to raise money and awareness for disabilities. They recently traveled through Kremmling as part of their 320 mile journey that is expected to take 22 days and take them from their starting point in Mountain Home, Wyoming to their finish in Antonito, Colorado on the New photo by Bruce Backes Mexico border. May 26 Lunar Eclipse nearing totality just before the moon set over a The two have already ridge near Gore Pass. walked through their home state of Pennsylvania and admit they enjoy the time they spend together on their adventures. Emma, 22, has cerebral palsy and her dad, Penn State Behrend men’s soccer coach, have raised over $12,000 and hope to purchase one Facebook/Courtesy Photo or even two running Hoyt Blades like the one Emma lifestyle. uses. These will be given to Ainsley’s To learn more about Emma and Angels riders, a nonprofit in Colorado, Dan’s Journey, please visit their committed to building awareness about Facebook page, Emma and Dan’s Walk America’s special needs population Through Colorado... and encourages inclusion and an active

photo by Kim Cameron Cousins Nellie Webb and Henry Cordova illustrate you should always take time to “stop and smell the flowers.” The two attended the first gymkhana of the season on June 6.

Dr. Richard Pfeiff er Orthopaedic Surgery | Sports Medicine FAITH NOTES Middle Park Health and Vail Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery are excited to Kremmling Gore Range Baptist Church: announce the newest member of our team Dr. Richard Pfeiffer Community Church Pastor Allen will host a Sunday Dr. Pfeiffer will be based out of Middle Park Health – Granby Campus full time to serve Grand & The Gathering County residents and visitors service via Facebook Live at 10am. Sunday worship gatherings Find this and other resources on Dr. Pfeiffer is an orthopaedic surgeon who is board certifi ed and specialty-trained in general Facebook at Gore Range Baptist orthopaedics and sports medicine. His practice includes general orthopaedic surgery with an will be held at 10am and 5pm. interest in arthroscopic surgeries of the shoulder and knee. Weekly emails provide updates, Church. -- Take note that services are telecast via the private Facebook He has served in various leadership positions throughout his career. During his ten years in ongoing opportunities, and Stirring private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dr. Pfeiffer served as an assistant clinical profes- Group news. For more information group and not the Church’s main sor in the Department of Orthopaedics for both the Veteran’s Administration and the University or to sign up for email contact, go to page. Go to https://www.facebook. of Colorado in Denver, Colorado. Following his private practice, Dr. Pfeiffer was the fellowship com/groups/1236993409966318/ program director of sports medicine while serving as an assistant professor for the Department kremmlingcommunitychurch.org. of Orthopaedic Surgery at Texas Tech University. Prior to joining the team at VSON Dr. Pfeiffer was and request to join. employed by Health First Medical Group in Melbourne, FL and The Covenant Medical Group in Lubbock, Texas. Trinity Episcopal Church: St. Peter’s Catholic Church: (with St. John the Baptist in Granby) 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- Masses continue with limited boarding teams, Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, and various high schools in Services will be held via attendees. Sign up for 10am mass at both Colorado and Texas. Zoom at 5:00pm Saturday St. Peter’s in Kremmling online at Dr. Pfeiffer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is board certifi ed and 9:30am Sunday. GrandCatholic.com. Confession is through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons in both orthopaedic surgery and orthopae- Centering Prayer is via dic sports medicine. available 30 minutes prior to mass. Zoom at 3pm on Fridays. Mass will also be live- Dr. Pfeiffer’s wife of 35 years is a Microbiologist and has remained active in many volunteer Bible Study via Zoom roles in the community. He has 2 children Tim and Jenni, both married living in the Maryland and streamed from Our Lady of Washington areas. He remains active in a number of hobbies to include: Flying, Skiing, Mountain at 11am Wednesday. the Snow in Granby at 9:30am biking, Sailing and Fly fi shing. All links and ongoing Sunday via YouTube at Grand updates can be found on Catholic. The Spanish language MIDDLE PARK HEALTH Winter Park | Fraser | Granby | Kremmling | Grand Lake | Walden Facebook @TrinityKremmling mass is on Fridays at 7:00pm. Keeping Life Grand 970.724.3442 | MiddleParkHealth.org or @StJohnsGranby or at Find streaming information and ER locations open 24/7 | Clinic locations open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (varies by location) | Weekend hours available at some locations stjohnsgranby.org. sign up for ongoing updates via Flocknote at GrandCatholic.com. MIDDLE PARK HEALTH Keeping Life Grand Page 3 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Water Partners act quickly to mitigate early -season water concerns by Marissa Lorenz additional 100 cfs from the Moffat early draw of “Granby’s 5412 water,” at the Deberard Ditch, benefiting the tunnel system later Grand County and its water in the day, allowing partners reacted quickly this flows to continue week to early-season concerns for down St. Louis Creek aquatic habitat when monitoring into the Fraser River. systems showed continued And Northern low river flows partnered with Water/Municipal high water temperatures. Subdistrict began On Friday, the US Geological bypassing an extra 50 Survey’s Colorado River gage near cfs out of Windy Gap Kremmling reported a low river on Saturday evening, flow of barely 300 cfs (cubic feet water that would per second) and a temperature that normally be pumped peaked at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. into Lake Granby. With 58 years of data collected Together, the at the site, the historic mean for added waters brought flow this time of year--when the Colorado River runoff is normally increasing and/ flow near Kremmling or nearing its peak--is around 1750 up to around 500 cfs. Warm river temperatures at cfs and reduced any time of the year are considered temperatures to about dangerous for the fishery. 60 degrees overnight. photo courtesy of hte Colorado River District According to the Colorado “Thanks to the The Wolford Spillway River Headwaters Chapter of Trout Colorado River Unlimited, “Warm water holds District, Denver Water, and meaning the 5,412.5 acre-feet of water Colorado River below Kremmling.” less oxygen, and trout have trouble Northern Water (all as members stored in Lake Granby for release into getting enough oxygen in water of Learning By Doing) for their “Due to very dry conditions the Colorado River to help address a over 65 degrees. They can suffocate quick response and coordination, in the Blue River basin, the River 15-mile stretch of water near Palisade when water temps get into the 70s. and for working directly with District will be releasing up to and Grand Junction that is determined Playing, catching, and releasing downstream irrigators,” said Moyer, 26,000 acre feet from Wolford to be an endangered fish habitat. a fish in warm water is often a referring to the cooperative effort from July thru October for Denver death sentence for that fish.” to “maintain, and where reasonably That water is typically held until Water, in substitution for water the beginning of August, when stored in Dillon Reservoir and owed In response to the concerning possible, restore or enhance the it is released in the amount of 35 to Green Mountain Reservoir,” measurements, reported Grand aquatic environment in the Fraser, cfs, according to Moyer, in order Meyer described. “Williams Fork County Manager Ed Moyer, the Williams Fork, and Colorado to maintain a 75 cfs release out of Reservoir will also participate. The Colorado River Water Conservation River basins and their tributaries Granby Reservoir when flows would volume has not been finalized, but District (CRWCD) sent an email in Grand County, Colorado.” otherwise drop to 40 cfs on August 1. we expect to be releasing perhaps to Grand County and their other But in spite of the fact that flows 200 cfs beginning in July when Learning by Doing partners, are remaining relatively stable “We try to stretch that out through the Shoshone Call comes on.” Northern Water, and Denver several days later, water temperatures September,” says Moyer, “especially Water, including a call to action. continue to peak at concerning when the minimum flow drops from Meyer observed that Denver 40 to 20 [cfs] on September 1. In water reduced diversion through the The CRWCD asked each water levels during the day and there dry years, the 5412.5 AF water has Moffat Tunnel again on Wednesday management entity to allow for is no long-term strategy in place been released earlier than August 1, and is only diverting flows from the additional bypass flows from their for how to address unprecedented in mid-late July, due to flows in the Fraser River Diversion and the Jim various diversion projects that would water needs in a year during which 15-mile reach for the endangered fish Creek Diversion. They are bypassing permit “extra” water to continue Grand County and the entire Upper or as requested by Grand County all branches of Ranch Creek and naturally downstream, increasing Colorado River Basin has begun due to high temperatures on the Vasquez Creek and are expected to river flow and addressing high the summer in circumstances of Colorado River in Grand County.” reduce the Moffat Tunnel diversion temperatures on the Colorado “exceptional drought” (according to a “target flow” of 200 to 225 cfs.. River at and below Kremmling. to the US Drought Monitor) and “We can ask for the draw,” Moyer said to commissioners, “but we need And thanks to favorable runoff By the end of the day, stated with below-average snowpack. it in July and August. It is not a good and rain conditions on the East Moyer, all three organizations had “Nothing will change until the year--it’s just a recipe for disaster.” Slope, Northern Water has only been responded by “bypassing” water Shoshone call comes on,” Moyer diverting up to 50 cfs through the flow (or foregoing water diversion stated to the Grand County Board of He alluded to the drought Adams Tunnel. And Granby, he says, rights in order to leave critically- County Commissioners on Tuesday, conditions experienced at this time is releasing 75 cfs, “typical for June.” needed water in its original system) referencing the Colorado River’s last year, a year whose hot and dry and increasing the total release most senior water rights holder, conditions led to the worst fire But if the season continues with into the distressed section of the the Shoshone hydropower plant, season in Colorado’s history. “And the expected increase in drought Colorado River by 200 cfs. located near Glenwood Springs. we had below-average snowpack conditions, short-term solutions this year. The soil moisture is really may not prove enough. More work The River District, which When the Shoshone (or any low. We’re starting to talk about how will have to be done to address stores 66,000 acre-feet of water in other senior water rights holder) much melt is going into the soil and the longer-term water needs of Wolford Mountain Reservoir for enacts either of its two rightful not running off--we need rain.” not only Grand County and the the express purpose of offsetting calls for water, any junior water Upper Colorado River Basin but negative impacts to the Upper rights holders upstream must stop In the meantime, local of the entire American West. Colorado River Basin and Colorado’s diverting water until the call is cooperation has proven successful Western Slope caused by Colorado filled. For communities upstream of so far, and the Colorado River For current river information, River water diversion to the Front any enacted call, it also means the District does have an immediate go to waterdata.usgs.gov/. To learn Range, released an additional derivative benefit of increased water plan to help address concerns in more about the Colorado Headwaters 50 cfs on Saturday morning. flows through their waterways. this anticipated low-water year. Trout Unlimited Chapter, visit, coheadwaters.org/. For more Additional water would But the Shoshone call isn’t Don Meyer, CRWPD Senior information on Learning by Doing, typically not be released until late expected to happen until about June Water Engineer, explains that the its partner agencies, and how in the season when stream flows 25, says Moyer. “That’s still three River District is now releasing a they’re working together to protect drop with decreased runoff and weeks out. We need some precip.” total of 70 cfs, continuing to “bypass water and aquatic life, go to www. increased summer temperatures. Moyer put forth that Grand inflow to meet Muddy Creek demands and maintain 50 cfs bypass grandcountylearningbydoing.org/. Denver Water bypassed an County could potentially request an Water Temp 57 Inflow 150.... Out Flow 50 Pike Trapping continues . Thanks Page 4 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET

Wolford Report College Graduates

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As the weather is getting better, so is the fishing! This big cutbow was caught on the shore at Wolford. Pike are popping up too and still have a Yvette Garcia graduates with honors $20 bounty. The water temperature is about 65 degrees and fish are going Yvette Garcia, recently graduated with honors from Colorado State University lower. Now is the best time to go fishing before the weather gets too hot! and earned her Bachelors in Business Administration with concentrations in Rapala’s are still working the best as reported by fishermen. Happy fishing! Accounting and Corporate Finance. She has accepted a position with Plante Moran as a tax associate. She is a 2016 West Grand graduate and the daughter of Esperansa and Alberto Garcia of Kremmling.

Mountain Bike Injuries and Prevention Evan Eichler earns Masters of Science By Sarah Tey, DPT Evan Anthony Eichler, of Granby, Are you a mountain bike enthusiast or just a beginner? recently graduated from Either way this presentation is for you. Sarah Tey, Physical Therapist with Southern Methodist Middle Park Health will discuss the most common mountain bike injuries, University (SMU) common chronic injuries and how to prevent them. in Dallas, earning a Masters of Science in Finance. Prior to that, he attended Colorado School of Mines, earning a degree in Petroleum Engineering. Evan divides his time between Texas and Colorado. Parents Juli and Rich Eichler Please join us for an informative community presentation: are very proud! Mountain Bike Injuries and Prevention

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MIDDLE PARK HEALTH Keeping Life Grand Page 5 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Hot Sulphur Days welcomes summer by Marissa Lorenz lend a peek into the lives of Grand Countians of the past, from ancient American Indian Hot Sulphur Days Schedule Grand County residents know that Hot artifacts to a telephone exchange table to a Sulphur Days signal the beginning of summer piano brought over the Continental Divide. Hot Sulphur Days will be held June 11-13 when school has finally let out and warm days Then take a stroll through the historic park, lie ahead. And 2021 is no different when the walking through the original Hot Sulphur Hot Sulphur Days agenda: second weekend in June will see food, games, courthouse, reading inscriptions in the first county history, and fireworks come together for a jail, examining Dan Hoare’s actual forge in the Friday : celebration of heritage and community. recreated blacksmith shop, and getting the feel • 6-7:30 p.m. Kids carnival games • 6 p.m. Pie contest/sale “Hot Sulphur days is the celebration of of a country schoolhouse in the 8 Mile School. small-town America,” says Hot Sulphur Mayor The parade begins at noon at Pioneer Park, Saturday: Bob McVay, who encourages everyone to following an 11:30 lineup, and is free to enter. • 8 a.m. Flag ceremony/Pancake come enjoy the weekend. “We have a parade, Amber Flames BBQ and Chef Rob will breakfast (@ HSSP Fire Station) games for the kids, a barbecue, fireworks, serve up hot dogs, chicken, pulled pork, and • 10 a.m. Pioneer Village and a softball game--that’s what small towns ribs, along with chips, ranch beans, coleslaw, Museum (Free Admission) are about. We enjoy it thoroughly.” brownies, and drinks. Meals start at $4 for a hot • NOON Parade (11:30 a.m. lineup @ Pioneer Friday evening the Kids Carnival will launch dog meal and go up to $13 for a full rib dinner. Park, Texas Charlie shootout (TBD) the weekend of fun at 6 p.m., with concessions Then the afternoon will be filled with games for • 12:30 p.m. Smokin’ BBQ in the Park (Ribs! sponsored by the Calgary Church and the traditional young and old, including kids games, kite flying, a Chicken! Pulled Pork! & MORE) Pie Baking contest and sale at the Town Hall. greased pole contest, and the firefighters’ challenge. • 2 p.m. Kids Games, Kite Flying, Greased Pole Contest, Firefighter Challenge Pies can be submitted to the contest between Live music will begin at 7 p.m. with ADDED EVENT: Live music before 5 and 5:45 p.m., and official judging will begin Tara Rose on guitar and Jack Laub playing fireworks 7:00-9:30pm Tara Rose at 6 p.m. All pies, both whole and sliced, will mandolin. The evening will end with the Town’s (Guitar) & Jack Laub (Mandolin) be up for sale as soon as the contest is over. It traditional fireworks display at nightfall. • DARK Fireworks (Please leave pets at home) is an opportunity to “take home an entry and The Calvary Church will host Church in the enjoy the event all over again.” All proceeds go Park at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and, finally, friendly Sunday: directly back to the Hot Sulphur Days fund. softball games in the Town Park will complete • 10 a.m. Pioneer Village Saturday will begin with the Boy Scouts the weekend of family fun, harkening back to Museum (Free Admission) presiding over a Flag Ceremony at the the earliest summer festivals in Grand County. • 10:30 a.m. Church in the Park (Calvary HSSP Fire Station before the firefighters For more information, to enter the Church @ Town Park) start serving up hot griddled pancakes parade, or to sign up for a free vendor • 1 p.m. Softball Games (@ Town Park) and coffee. Donations are welcome. space, visit hotsulphurdays.com. The Pioneer Village Museum opens at To join in the fun, make your way to Hot Volunteers are still needed, please contact 10:00 a.m. and will offer free admission on Sulphur Springs anytime this weekend! Town Hall at 725-3933 with any questions. both Saturday and Sunday. See the impressive See you at 2021 Hot Sulphur Days! indoor exhibits offering real artifacts that • HotSulphur Days.com FREE BREAKFAST BURRITOS from Big FREE Shooter REGISTRATION Coffee Munch is waiting for you! GIFT BAG (emergency car kit, $10 Subway gift card, Moscow Mule cup, RESULTS OF local honey) DISTRICT 4 Munch is still here at the shelter. Join us (KREMMLING/ SUMMIT COUNTY) Munch likes other cats but not so FOR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY ELECTION SUPPORT much dogs. She is an 8 year old, PARKS ELECTRIC’S UPDATE, spayed female and for being as ST FINANCIAL sweet as she is, we are surprised 71 ANNUAL MEETING REPORTS DRAWING PRIZES FOR EIGHT she still is at the shelter. Please SATURDAY, JUNE 12 | 8AM QUARTERS OF BEEF & ELECTRIC come to the shelter and adopt her. Kremmling Fairgrounds LAWN MOWER Kremmling, CO

The Grand County Board of Equalization (BOE) is seeking experienced local appraisers interested in serving as referees to assist in hearing and rendering opinions on real and personal property tax appeals. Referees 8 2 7 4 3 6 1 5 9 consider evidence presented by both the property owner 5 6 4 9 1 8 3 7 2 petitioner and the assessor’s office and render professional 1 2 4 opinion for BOE consideration. 3 9 5 7 6 8 Applicant must be a licensed appraiser with experience 6 9 8 1 4 7 2 3 5 working for an assessor’s office, board of equalization or other 2 5 1 3 6 9 7 8 4 administrative tax appeal board in the State of Colorado. The Keller Williams Realty 7 4 3 2 8 5 9 1 6 applicant must also be available to serve as a referee the business weeks of July 12-30, 2021. Daily stipend is $500. Sudoku Answer Key 3 1 5 8 2 4 6 9 7 Letters of Interest may be emailed to Cynthia McCoy, 4 8 6 7 9 3 5 2 1 Executive Administrator for the Grand County Board of Puzzle on page 21 9 7 2 6 5 1 8 4 3 Equalization: [email protected] by July 1, 2021. Puzzle by websudoku.com Page 6 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET

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OPAL Page 7 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Mosquito melee by Marissa Lorenz spraying “as needed,” according disorders, birth defects, and autism.” Traditionally, alternatives to Town Manager Dan Stoltman. The Salt Lake City program include introducing more mosquito As snow disappears, temperatures The 2021 contract was again used a product that is not included predators to the environment, get warmer, and the sun works its awarded to Vector Disease Control in the VDCI proposal. And the including bat boxes or swallow way farther into the northern sky, International (VDCI), out of CDC (Centers for Disease Control) houses, dragonflies, aquatic beetles, many Kremmling residents make Denver, after they submitted a says that “when used as directed, and mosquito-eating fish. They their way out of winter hibernation. 21-page mosquito management EPA-registered insect repellents are can also include technologies Bears start roaming the forests. proposal to the Town in March of proven safe and effective, even for such as propane mosquito traps or People start heading for rivers and this year. Therein, they claimed pregnant and breastfeeding women.” genetically-modified mosquitoes, trails. And mosquitos start setting that “Since [1986], our programs But concern continues over whose testing was approved by up nurseries and strategizing ways have developed into some of the the issue, both around health the EPA only a year ago. to drain larger species of their life- foremost environmentally‐sensitive and environmental impacts. But alternatives are viewed with sustaining blood, greatly reducing the and technologically innovative “It’s a short-sighted view,” wariness also. Bats, for example, outdoor enjoyment for many--whether Integrated Mosquito Control explains Miller. “When Kremmling are thought of as threatening at work, play, or rest--and threatening Programs in the United States.” sprays, we make places like community health with the spread potential blood-borne disease. The program designed for Wolford Campground unbearable. of rabies, though it is estimated that Kremmling, with its three Kremmling focuses largely on larval We push breeding to the edges less than 1% of bats carry rabies rivers, provides a sort of mosquito control, applying “‘prescription‐ of the spray lines. Every location (less than skunks and raccoons) and paradise. And mosquitos become oriented,’ least‐toxic, biological that is upstream or upwind known that 99% of rabies deaths especially prevalent as ranchers control appropriate to the Site,” suffers from the aerial spray.” worldwide are caused by dog bites. ready the neighboring fields for hay both in and around Kremmling, And insecticides kill more So-called “mosquitofish” have production, irrigating large areas of with other services as requested. than just the targeted mosquitos, been determined to be “noxious pests” land and creating a haven of standing Surveillance for mosquito according to entomologists such in some parts of the world, having water for mosquitos waiting to lay breeding began in May, according as Dr. Michae Reiskind of North become invasive after introduction eggs. Thus begins the four phases to Stoltman, and larvicide is Carolina State University. They can and threatening to native aquatic life. of the mosquito life cycle, the first now being applied in town and also kill other pollinators such as And opponents of the genetically three of which occur in the water. in nearby “harborage” areas. butterflies and honey bees and can modified mosquitoes, programmed by According to the Environmental Town Council Member and kill birds and aquatic life as well. designers to die before reproducing, Protection Agency (EPA), once having Rancher Dave Sammons, who ran on Bti or Bacillus thuringiensis, the worry that the impact on native breeds her fill of blood, female mosquitoes a platform of mosquito eradication in primary insecticide named in the and their predators is unknown. will lay eggs in or near wet or marshy 2018, indicates that area landowners VDCI proposal, has largely been And so there is no immediate areas. Eggs can survive months of are currently granting access to determined to be safe for larger solution to the familiar picky dry conditions but will hatch into their property for the larvicide animals. However, a 2010 white paper problem. The conversation around larvae once they are exposed to application, now that a first round of from the European Commission for mosquitoes and mosquito control water. Larvae eventually grow into irrigation has completed in the Jones the Environment indicates that it does is sure to continue in Kremmling pupae and, finally, into adult insects, meadows and for those properties have an adverse effect on the “wider and every other place where they ready to fly off and start anew. fed by the Deberard Ditch. food chain” as mosquitos provide are seen as a danger or nuisance The life cycle can last anywhere Sammons anticipated that a first- food for dragonflies and spiders, to human life. But there are some from four days to a month, depending round of aerial application would which provide food for birds, etc. proven non-chemical methods to on species and environmental take place next week, prior to the Miller notes strongly that, help reduce mosquito irritations. conditions, but typically it is scheduled Kremmling Days events. “There are other options for Reduce mosquito breeding around two weeks long. But not all town council members mosquito control. But the problem habitats by minimizing standing Mosquitos are of such concern and citizens are in agreement about with any alternatives is, as long as water around your home or business. to Kremmling residents, including the need for ongoing chemical aerial spraying is an option, there Remove, turn over, or cover objects concern about the impact to tourism, use for mosquito control. is no way to test long-term.” that can hold water, such as trash that the Town of Kremmling Council Member Jim Miller He would like to see a discussion cans, flowerpots, or toys. Once a budgets considerable time and points out that there are concerns, that includes identification of week, empty and clean kiddie pools money each year to address their especially with aerially-applied the breeds of mosquitoes present and birdbaths. Make sure water isn’t control and (wishful) extinction. chemicals that fall on people, pets, in Kremmling, a definition of pooling in tarps or other coverings. The 2021 Town Budget allocates and gardens. Indeed, Salt Lake City, what “mosquito control” actually Ensure that your doors and $55,000 to mosquito control, Utah, recently discarded their aerial means (i.e. “How many mosquito windows are screened and that you including a $27,250 base contract spray program for mosquito control bites are acceptable in any given repair holes in all screens when for surveillance and larvicide after a group of physicians opposed evening?” asks Miller.), and damage occurs. Protect yourself and application and the remainder it, saying that “pesticides can cause how a new method could be your family by wearing long shirts for a fogging truck and aerial cancer, heart disease, neurologic piloted “from the Town level.” and pants during high-mosquito times.

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Bill Curran began organizing and a rolling-pin throwing contest for celebration, complete with a local (took over organization?) in 1949. And the mothers.” The beginning of Kremmling championship baseball game, barn in 1974, upon his 25-year anniversary In 1976, when Tiny Gallagher, Days, like many things in the past, is dance, and fireworks display. as organizer, Curran told the Middle Chair of Kremmling’s Centennial- a little difficult to pin down, seeking Discord lessened when Towns Park Times that “Kremmling Days Bicentennial Committee, wrote to memories passed on by those now began taking turns organizing was still for the kids.” the Pilot about the event, he called gone or from those so young at the and hosting the annual event, with Curran joined the Kremmling it the Kremmling Volunteer Fire time that details have blurred. Large Kremmling hosting in 1910 and Volunteer Fire Department in 1951 Department’s annual “Kid’s Fun gaps remain, but the story becomes 1915. Still the celebration, regardless and may have brought the event into Days.” He goes on to explain that more defined as more memories, of where it was held, was centered that organization at that time. Not it would also serve as the Town’s documents, and proofs are gathered. around competitive sports and contests yet a taxing district, the Department official Centennial-Bicentennial Prior research traced the event to for adults. An announcement for the had been conscientiously fundraising celebration, as Kremmling had been 1950--which was then reported by the 1915 event, held in Kremmling on July since at least 1946 with several dances, designated an official American Gazette. But one long-time rancher 5, read, “A program of sports is being bingo, and an annual turkey shoot, Revolution Bicentennial Community. maintained the event was related to arranged that will include horse racing and the event would have fit that “It is hoped,” he added, “that it will Railroad Days, a three-day celebration on their standard half-mile track, relay goal nicely. The first point found so be a homecoming for all who have held over July 4th, 1906, when the racing, broncho bucking contests, foot far where the event is referred to as at one time resided or visited in the railroad first reached Kremmling. races, sack races, baseball games, and “Kremmling Days is in 1951.” That Kremmling area.” And the Town And indeed, in further scouring of the good old fireworks and dance are year, there was a parade, dance, and Reunion was begun. area newspapers, Kremmling Days not omitted.” rodeo events, including the naming of By 1978, Kremmling Days had does seem to have grown out of an The 1914 event in Granby boasted a Kremmling Days Queen. returned to the July 4th weekend; a attempt to create a family-friendly, prizes for “ball games, bucking Due to gaps in technology and decade later it was regularly scheduled kid-focused Fourth of July event. But contests, relay races, auto races, cow digitization of newspapers, little on the third weekend in June. By it has also shifted with the times, being pony races, a greased pole contest, else has been revealed so far of the 1989 it was being organized by the connected to various dates, events and baking contest,” and more, primarily event in the 1950s, though it seems Kremmling Chamber. That year’s organizations over the years. for adults. On the William’s Fork in to have been held on the Fourth of festivities included a Friday night Kremmling did hold a large 1916, there were bucking contests, July weekend throughout most of the concert and, on Saturday, a “street Independence Day celebration in July tug-of-war, calf roping, greased pig 1960s. In 1970, the event shifted to the breakfast,”, 5k run, ballooning, team 1906. The Yampa Leader described contests, foot races and three-legged last weekend in June. In 1974, the same calf roping, softball tournament, and it as “principally a jollification over races for the men, and a number of year as Curran’s “silver” organizing nighttime dance. the completion of the Moffat road to “ladies races.” anniversary, he described a parade, Tony Tucker, chief of today’s [Kremmling].” And in the following It is unclear exactly when or who, followed by “a variety of contests for Kremmling Fire Protection District, years of the early 20th century, the but by at least the late ‘40s, someone kids in the town park, rides in the fire remembers the Art Club becoming Middle Park Times tells of competition decided that a mid-summer event that truck, stick horse races, sack races, involved in the ‘80s. And records show among Grand County’s towns as to was more kid-centric would be a good mother and son three-legged races, artisans being recruited and organized

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file photo/Michael Gallagher Kremmling Days returns June 18-20. this year with all the events and fun! Laser tag will also be available this year in the Bumgarner Building. by the Kremmling Memorial Hospital Fire Department’s Kids Games, and in the early 1990s. And while many of families gather for the community the early memories may have been lost, barbecue. The Mustang Mile maintains many can today recall the Kremmling the history of sporting events for all Days of the ‘90s and early 2000s as ages. Cliff Golf, museum tours, and similar to those held in more recent the pancake breakfast have become years. embedded in the memories and While rodeo events are no longer expectations of the event. part of the town event, the parade and And 2021 will continue in the royalty are met with crowds every tradition of building Kremmling Days’ year. Every kid turns out for the memories and fun for all who attend. Page 10 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET

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May 2021 Real Estate Transactions

BigHorn Park- Improved Address Sale Price SqFt. Acres DOM 750 Ridge Dr $30,000 - 3.59 0 2664 GCR 2415 $35,000 - 2.00 32

BigHorn Park- Vacant Land Address Sale Price SqFt. Acres DOM 390 GCR 2411 $600,000 5280 17.12 24

Blue Valley Acres- Improved Address Sale Price SqFt. Acres DOM 297 GCR 1012 $825,000 3600 .75 68

Hot Sulphur Springs- Improved Address Sale Price SqFt. Acres DOM 280 Nevava St $157,500 - - 0 606 Aspen St $289,000 2152 .26 66 photo by Karrie Sellke Hot Sulphur Springs- Vacant Land Sally Conger and Saddle enjoy some bonding time. Address Sale Price SqFt. Acres DOM HSS Lot: 24 – 28 $32,000 0 .36 0 HSS Lot: 20 – 24 $38,000 0 .36 0 675 GCR 55 $63,000 0 .50 0

Kremmling- Improved Address Sale Price SqFt. Acres DOM 901 & 903 Central Ave $289,999 1410 .18 45 220 19th St $420,000 3042 .21 38 104 N 3rd St $420,000 3256 .25 116 213 N 8th St $425,000 3000 .29 116 905 Kinsey Ave $447,446 3432 .29 0

Kremmling - Commercial Address Sale Price SqFt. Acres DOM 109 W Park Ave $550,000 9642 .49 0

Old Park- Vacant Land Address Sale Price SqFt. Acres DOM TBD Hwy 134 $12,000 - 2+/- 0 1779 GCR 19 $36,000 - 5.05 392 photo by Dalene Harthun and congrats to Residents at Cliﬀ view Assisted Living Center enjoyed the petting zoo Parshall- Improved brought by the 3Rs 4-H members.Annie Steinick feeds Taylin Harthun’s Address Sale Price SqFt. Acres DOM horse under the watchful eye of Activities Diretor, Karrie Sellke. 271 GGCR 375 $315,850 1992 160 0 2805Joni GCR 315 Castillo$1,440,500 3994 640 0 Parshallthe -winner Vacant Land of our Mother's Day Address Sale Price SqFt. Acres DOM Parshall massage $1,150,000 give-away 0 380+/- 0

This information was obtained from the Grand County Board of Realtors MLS and the Grand County Clerk and Recorded for the dates 5/1/2021 to 5/31/2021, all reported sales were not necessarily listed or sold by Re/Max Red and are intended only to show trends in the area. If a sale is missed, we will include it the following month. All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rebecca Amber Guthrie Lemon Broker / Owner Broker Associate photo by Kim Cameron (970) 485-4141 (970) 531-2149 The 3Rs 4-H members hauled a menagerie of animals into town for the 404 Park Ave., Kremmling - Colorado If you have a brokerage agreement with another agency please disregard this, it is not intended residents - horses, goats, ducks, dogs and horses! as a solicitation. All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Page 12 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET FBLA 2020-2021 Year in Review was and created Help Desk, Jesus Dominguez in through the Mustang Market. what now is the Impromptu Speaking, Emma Daly On March 16, 2021 our 2020-2021 FBLA in Job Interview, Emily Osborne FBLA chapter partnered with chapter of West in Public Speaking, Khailaya Grand County Public Health and Grand High Hughes, Emma Daly and Shannon Vitalant to host a blood drive. School. During Whitten in Social Media Strategies, We had around 40 participants the holiday and Jesus Dominguez in Sports join us for the blood drive. season, we had & Entertainment Management. After all the hard work and our enchanting Placing first in their categories dedication the FBLA team had put Christmas party. and qualifying for state were into the competition, a handful of us There were the Broadcast Journalism made it on to state. On April 19, 2021, games, prizes, team, Charlie Multerer, Jesus our FBLA state participants went to and food. The Dominguez in Impromptu the Allington Inn and participated in best part of it Speaking and Emily Osborne. the state activities. Those included was hosting February 15th - February 18th was live workshops, individual workshops, none other FBLA week. There was dress up and and we invited a guest speaker to than “Shark activities for most days that week to talk about his business proposal on Tank.” The celebrate Future Business leaders. On how to turn “trash” into reusable topic was a new Monday was chapter t-shirt day and items for people to use again. On environmentally recognized small local businesses to May 7, 2021 we had our end of friendly show student appreciation to small year FBLA party where we had a business. The business. Shout-out to Big Shooters new officer “induction.” The new participates Coffee for winning that award. president is Emily Osborne, the were Ms. Lott, We gave them that award because treasurer is Alex Bergman, and the Ms. Hooks and of all the support they have given new secretary is Makenzie Jackson. Abby, Emily and us this year through FBLA and photo courtesy of WG FBLA Alex. We had FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) members to come up with Charlie Multerer and Jesus Dominguez present Big our own business Shooters with an award recognizing them for their proposal and support. On hand to receive the award was owner, try to sell our proposals Stephenie Scholl. to our very own president – Jesus, and vice by Alex Bergman president – Charlie. As the laughter West Grand Student echoed off the walls, smiles could be seen all around: the only way Our story starts in a small to describe it would be pure joy. mountain town called Kremmling Fast forward to District Colorado. Our small FBLA family Leadership Conference where we had has had many experiences where all created our projects for our district we have grown closer together. Our competition. We spent countless chapter was founded on March 11, hours preparing and recording our 1975. In the center of a pandemic, presentations. Competing were photo courtesy of WG FBLA a new chapter was born - stronger, Allison Daly, Alex Bergman and FBLA graduated four seniors this year (L to R) Iliana Castillo, Isabella smarter, and brighter than all the Susan McDonald in Broadcast rest emerged from the ashes of what Journalism, Charlie Multerer n Galindo, Jesus Dominguez and Charlie Multerer. Wilkinson wins boys pole vault - track coaches are seeking volunteers to help with home track meet by Chris Brown and 3:38.96 [3rd] 4X400. Facing was 3rd in the pole vault, Lillian to our 2A section. A look at Max West Grand Coach bigger schools Steamboat, Craig, Hufford was 4th, and Tannar Smiley Preps top 10 in most all events and and Coal Ridge, in these relays gives was 6th in the discus. Scoring in 2 one can see this is by far the toughest The West Grand track team went the team plenty of competition each events was Joy Hast 6th in the 1600 league in the state for 2A track. to the Steamboat Invite Saturday and week. Also scoring was Alejandro and 7th in the 800 and Audree Miller We are looking for workers at came away with some impressive Castenon 5th in the 300 hurdles, 6th 7th in the high jump and 8th in the our home meet, the Joe Shields results, especially on the boys’ side, in the 110 high hurdles, and 7th in the 100 hurdles. The 4X200 relay was Invitational, running on the 18th with the season winding down. Two shot. Galen Wilkinson was 8th in both 5th and the 4X100 was 6th. Those starting at 4 p.m. If interested contact Mustangs completed the impressive the 800 and 1600 and won the pole relays had Lillian, Olivia, Iliana Coach Brown 970-485-2661 or Coach 4 of 4, Austin Schake and Wyatt vault. Ollie Bergman had season bests Castillo, and Sage Lechman on them. Trip 224-567-9673. We need help Howell. Both ran off the state ranking placing 2nd in the pole vault 9-6, 6th This week the Mustangs travel with field events starting at 3:30 to relays, two of which had season bests, in the 100 12.29, and 7th in the 300 to Grand Junction for the 14 team about 7 p.m., with dinner provided. while Austin had a personal record hurdles. Kia Edson added an 8th in the 2A WSL meet, vaulting Wednesday As of today, 14 teams are scheduled in his 110 high hurdles at 16.89 [4th] pole vault as the boys finished with at Coal Ridge with the remaining to attend the last meet of the season as did Wyatt in the 100 11.81 [2nd]. 65 points placing 6th of 14 teams. events occurring Thursday and Friday. before State. They were joined by Omar and Rene The girls were without their top This meet is now tougher than the Dominguez in the relays running scorer Maddy Probst but managed 29 old regionals of the past as many 45.62 [3rd] 4X100, 135:56 [4th] 4X200, points good for 8th. 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Granby Rec. Hosts Summer West Grand Activity Schedule Kick Oﬀ Party at the Dome ursday, June 10 Kremmling Library. A safe space for teens Bring the whole family out to Granby’s Raffety Park • High School Track WSL @ Grand Junction ages 13-17 where all forms of creativity Soccer Dome on Thursday, June 17, for a fun evening of • 9 a.m. Youth Clinic: Pedal.Eat.Create at will be used to explore mental wellness. free food, fun, and entertainment! Sponsored by the Town Headwaters Center. To sign up, go to https:// Not an artist? That’s ok - all different of Granby Recreation and Police Departments, there will headwatersriverjourney.com/events/youth- types of creative mediums will be used in be hot dogs, music, a bounce house, games, volleyball, biking-culinary-art-clinic-june/ a safe group environment. Each session and blacklight dodgeball. The event will be held from • 3:30 p.m. Kremmling Critter Colors & will have a wellness-focused art project 7-9 p.m. If you would like more information about the Camouflage with Rocky Mountain National and then a group discussion where new event, please call the Granby Recreation Department at Park @ Kremmling Library mental wellness skills can be learned to 887-3961. • 6:30 pm Overflow (Christian Youth Group) apply to everyday life challenges. For more meets downstairs in Bumgarner Bldg. information or to enroll please call Mind Youth and Adult Tennis Lessons Students in grades 6-12 are welcome. Springs Health, 970-887-2179. • 7 p.m. HS Basketball - Open Gym • 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. HS Weights oﬀ ered in Granby • 7 p.m. HS Basketball Open Gym Friday, June 11 Granby Recreation Department is offering tennis Wednesday, June 16 lessons this summer with instructor Kate Walke. • HOT SULPHUR DAYS visit HotSulphur Lessons will run every Thursday, from June 17 through Days.com or see pg 5 • 7:30 a.m. HS Running July 22. Youth tennis lessons are for children ages 6-10 • High School Track WSL @ Grand Junction • 8:30 a.m. 4-H Summer Day Camp. (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.), 11 and up (12-1 p.m.). Adult lessons • 9 a.m. Headwaters River Journey: Kids’ Contact [email protected] are from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.. Racquets are available for use Workshops: Culinary or Art https:// • 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. HS Weights and pre-registration is requested. All lessons are held at headwatersriverjourney.com/events/kids- • 4:30 pm CDLS Student Extra Support for the Town of Granby’s courts, located at Raffety Park. workshops-culinary-or-art-june-2021/ 6-12th Grade, Mr. Reimer’s Room - With The cost is $50 ($45 youth) for the 6-week session, $30 • 5 p.m. (Gates Open) Monster Colorado Aerolab ($25 youth) for 3 weeks, or $12 ($10 youth) drop in. Truck Freestyle Mania & More, For more information or to register, contact the Kremmling Fairgrounds. Get tickets at Granby Rec Department at 887-3961. MiddleParkFairandRodeo.com ursday, June 17 • 7:30 a.m. HS Running Vacation Bible School • 10:30 a.m. Field Trip to the Wall and returns in June Saturday, June 12 Corcoran Farms. Please join Susan and • High School Track WSL @ Grand Junction Kenna Wall for a tour of all of their farm The Gore Range Baptist Church in Kremmling • 12noon - Hot Sulphur Days Parade, Hot animals! Steers, pigs, goats, and more! will host Vacation Bible School 2021 at the church, Sulphur visit HotSulphur Days.com or Meet at the Wall farm at 10:30 or meet at located at 1117 Jackson Avenue, behind the high pg. 5 the Kremmling Library at 10:00 to drive up together. After we visit the Walls, we school. This year’s theme is: The Rocky Railway, • 2:30 p.m. Teen Makerspace: Shrinky Dinks and Oragami @ Kremmling Library. will drive up the road to see the Corcoran Jesus’ power pulls us through. llamas! Registration IS required. Age All children 4-years through 5th grade are Registration is required. Age: Young Adult/ Teen Contact Emily Pedersen (970) 724- Group(s): Family/All Ages. Call (970) 724- invited to attend. 9228 [email protected] 9228 for more info. The free camp will be held the week of June • 1 p.m. (Gates Open) Monster • 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. HS Weights 21 - June 25, from 9 am to 12 noon. For more Truck Freestyle Mania & More, • 7 p.m. High School Basketball Open Gym information, contact 970-531-0023. Kremmling Fairgrounds. Get tickets at • 7 p.m. Granby Rec Summer Kick-off Party, MiddleParkFairandRodeo.com Granby Soccer Dome

Music Lessons coming to SAVE THE DATE Kremmling Sunday, June 13 • HOT SULPHUR DAYS visit June 18 - Joe Shields Home Track Meet The Steamboat Academy of Music & Dance will • HotSulphur Days.com or pg 5 be offering music lessons locally in Kremmling, Monday, June 14 June 18-20 Kremmling Days beginning in June. • 7:30 a.m. HS Running June 27- Bits-n- Teachers will come to town on Fridays and teach • 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. HS Weights Wilkinson wins boys pole vault private lessons in the Bumgarner building between Spurs Gymkhana • 3:15 Lego Club @ Kremmling Library. track coaches are seeking volunteers to help with home track meet 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Lessons are available for Registration is required. Students going into - voice, violin, cello, piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, 3rd-5th grade only. Contact Emily Pedersen June 9 - July 21 4-H Summer to our 2A section. A look at Max and flute! (970) 724-9228 [email protected] Day Camps Ages 5-18 Preps top 10 in most all events and Lesson spots are limited and will go fast. • 4 p.m. Stuffie Sleepover @ Kremmling All Day or Morning one can see this is by far the toughest Reserve your lesson time now! Early-bird specials Library. Registration required and limited Only contact jfrawley@ to 10 stuffies. For those going into PreK- league in the state for 2A track. happening now. Use discount code KREMMLING. co.grand.co.us We are looking for workers at Call 970-716-7262. 2nd grade only. Contact Emily Pedersen our home meet, the Joe Shields (970) 724-9228 [email protected] June 21-24 Vacation Bible Invitational, running on the 18th Tuesday, June 15 School at the Gore Range starting at 4 p.m. If interested contact Join the Tails & Tales Reading • 7:30 a.m. HS Running Baptist Church Coach Brown 970-485-2661 or Coach Summer Program • 11:15 a.m. Trip 224-567-9673. We need help Kremmling with field events starting at 3:30 to The Tails & Tales, Summer Reading Program Library Outdoor about 7 p.m., with dinner provided. has begun for the libraries and will continue until and Digital As of today, 14 teams are scheduled July 31. Storytime @ Doc to attend the last meet of the season The Summer Reading program offers reading, Ceriani Park Go before State. field trips, experts and more!! to gcld.org or call To sign-up, stop by the library nearest to you in (970) 724-9228 for more info. Fraser, Grand Lake, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs or • 2 p.m. Creative Kremmling! Summer Club @ Page 14 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET

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Grand County Tourism Board Director GCRHN Director on 5-month sabbatical recognized for work on Byway sponsored by Nonproﬁ t Sabbatical Program Grand County Tourism Board Jen Fanning, bench in nonprofit Director, Lindsey Morrow was the Grand County organizations, recognized for her outstanding Rural Health creating long-term contributions and leadership to the Network Director, sustainability for both Colorado River Headwaters Corridor has begun her the organization and Management Plan Update. sabbatical and the sector. Amanda will return on Uehlein, currently The Colorado Scenic and Historic October 10, 2021. Associate Director, Byways Commission presented her will be interim award on May 6 at the Colorado Fanning is director during Jen’s Byways Symposium 2021 at the a participant in sabbatical. She will Glenwood Vaudeville Theater in the Nonprofit receive executive Glenwood Springs. Sabbatical Program. Developed in 2019, the coaching before, during and after the Along with her tourism duties, newly established program was sabbatical to support her growth as a Morrow added Byway’s responsibilities you,” replied Morrow. designed to award Colorado-based nonprofit leader. The Network is also and successfully worked with various intentionally distributing leadership “I was really impressed with nonprofit executives with a sabbatical, agencies in Grand County to update the opportunities to other staff. Christine Lindsey’s presentation [to the Byways while offering funds for their Byway’s Corridor Management Plan. Smith, Strategic Initiative Manager, Commission] and the work they organization’s interim leadership The completion occurred during the will lead operations. Sara Elise Bristol, were doing collaboratively,” stated and staff professional development. worldwide pandemic and devastating Community Engagement Specialist, wildfires that affected her personally. Heidi Pankow, Colorado Byways The Nonprofit Sabbatical Program supports the Network’s Executive will provide support and coaching “I am so honored for this award. It Commission vice chair and Visit Director, Jen Fanning, by providing to the Patient Navigation team. reflects the partnership and help from Glenwood tourism promotion project her a three-month sabbatical away Another aspect of the Nonprofit regional partners as well as technical manager. from work focusing on personal and Sabbatical Program is to support staff assistance from Kelli Helpler. Thank professional growth opportunities, professional development during and before returning to work rejuvenated after sabbatical. All Network staff The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission promises the list of and with a renewed commitment have identified areas of professional roads connecting one place to another. “The 26 Byways have been carefully to the Network’s mission. Jen plans growth, including financial selected by the Colorado Byways Commission to awe, instruct, delight, inform, to complete a Spanish-language management, nonprofit and human physically challenge, soothe, and bolster the physical and spiritual health of immersion program abroad with resources management, facilitation, the thousands of travelers who traverse Colorado’s chosen trails.” her family, followed by enjoying strategic planning, evaluation, and summer in the Colorado Rockies. peer support and wellness. This List of Byways & Counties The program also provides Jen professional development component is vital to the strengthening the • Alpine Loop Back Country Byway - Ouray, Hinsdale, San Juan Counties a one-month professional internship with The Colorado Health Foundation. organization, supporting overall • Cache la Poudre North Park Byway - Larimer, Jackson Counties This is a unique, co-designed learning growth and combating burnout • Collegiate Peaks – Chaffee, Lake Counties experience for Jen to learn about the among staff, which is common • Colorado River Headwaters* - Grand, Eagle Counties inner workings of the state’s largest within the nonprofit sector. • Dinosaur Diamond* – Mesa, Garfield, Rio Blanco, Moffat Counties health-focused foundation and for the During Jen’s sabbatical, the • Flat Tops Trail - Rio Blanco, Routt Counties Foundation to learn from sabbatical Network will focus on internal growth • Frontier Pathways* - Pueblo, Custer Counties recipients. As the only rural recipient and development. “We want to take • Gold Belt Tour* - Teller, Fremont Counties of the sabbatical award, Jen has the time to intentionally look inward and • Grand Mesa* - Mesa, Delta Counties unique opportunity to advocate to find opportunities to improve our • Guanella Pass - Clear Creek, Park Counties the Foundation on behalf of rural programs, services and advocacy • Lariat Loop* – Jefferson County nonprofits and communities. To strategies during Jen’s absence,” stated Amanda Uehlein, Associate • Los Caminos Antiguos - Conejos, Costilla, Alamosa Counties this end, Jen is receiving input from Director. “Our entire community • Mount Evans - Clear Creek County community partners through a variety of collaborative meetings. has worked so hard in the past • Pawnee Pioneer Trails - Logan, Morgan, Weld Counties In addition to awarding year, responding to the COVID-19 • Peak to Peak - Gilpin, Boulder, Larimer Counties Colorado nonprofit leaders with a pandemic and East Troublesome Fire. • San Juan Skyway* - La Plata, San Juan, Ouray, San sabbatical, a primary focus of the The Network is fortunate to receive • Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma Counties Nonprofit Sabbatical Program is an award like this that allows us to • Santa Fe Trail* - Prowers, Bent, Baca, Otero, Las Animas Counties to help strengthen the organization take time to improve ourselves and • Scenic Highway of Legends* - Las Animas, Huerfano Counties through supporting staff. One key the organization so we can continue • Silver Thread* - Hinsdale, Mineral, Rio Grande Counties piece is to lift up existing staff into to do our good work for, with, and • South Platte River Trail - Sedgwick County leadership positions. This builds a on behalf of the community.” • Top of the Rockies* - Lake, Summit, Eagle Counties, Pitkin County • Tracks Across Borders - La Plata, Archuleta Counties NEW Beautiful home in Silversage oﬀers an open concept • Trail of the Ancients* - Montezuma County Listing living, 4 bedrooms, in oor heat and an oversized garage. • Trail Ridge Road* – Larimer, Grand Counties in Granby! • Unaweep/Tabeguache Byway - Mesa, Montrose, San Miguel Counties 191 GCR 8947 • West Elk Loop - Garfield, Pitkin, Gunnison, Delta, Montrose Counties

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K-Town Softball results 6/9 Win Loss Balls Deep 1 0 Mudﬂ ingers 1 0 The Good, The Bat, The Ugly 1 0 Pitches Be Crazy 1 1 Electric Slide 0 1 Little Dingers 0 1 Win or Booze 0 1

Jo Marie Halder looks to the second barrel as she leaves fi rst. The fi rst gymhana was June 6. (photo by Kim Cameron) Granby Flying Heels Rodeo June 5

Junior Rodeo 1. Ashley Smith, 8.98 SENIOR TEAM ROPING 2. Luci Bruchez, 10.62 1. Sara Lechman/ PEEWEE GOAT UNDECORATING 3. Myka Grajeda, 11.35 STRAN Lechman, 17.52 1. Lizzie Bruchez, 11.79 4. Lexi Petefish, 15.78 2. Foster Krempin/ 2. Paisley Hester, 17.93 5. Riley Mahon, 17.09 ROBBIE CROWDER, 39.2 JUNIOR BARREL RACING 6. Amber Hester, 18.03 TIE DOWN ROPING 7. Stran Lechman, 19.03 1. Foster Krempin, 15.44 1. Tymber Mahon, 28.73 8. Jarrett Grajeda, 19.2 2. Cheyenne Kujala, 29.24 9. Rudy Mendiola Jr., 21.82 CHUTE DOGGING JUNIOR POLE BENDING 10. Ryder Linke, 25.55 1. Riley Mahon, 4.14 1. Cheyenne Kujala, 28.93 11. Flint Krempin, 28.89 2. Foster Krempin, 6.23 2. Levi Kujala, 37.43 12. Emiliano Mendiola, 45.13 3. Ryder Linke, 6.65 4. Stran Lechman , 8.16 JUNIOR GOAT TYING INTERMEDIATE BREAKAWAY 5. Flint Krempin, 13.38 1. Tymber Mahon, 13.94 1. Ashley Smith, 3.65 6. Riggin Cathcart, 14.09 2. Cheyenne Kujala, 25.03 2. Rudy Mendiola Jr., 4.51 3. Levi Kujala, 27.51 INTERMEDIATE TEAM ROPING Open Rodeo 4. Paisley Hester, 120.19 1. Flint Krempin/ROBBIE MENS BREAKAWAY INTERMEDIATE BARREL RACING CROWDER, 8.22 1. Rudy Mendiola, 5.28 1. Myka Grajeda, 18.81 2. Riley Mahon/AMY MAHON, 10.66 2. Ashley Smith, 19.81 3. Ashley Smith/RUDY WOMENS BREAKAWAY 3. Flint Krempin, 21.41 MENDIOLA JR, 12.45 1. Peyton Crowder, 4.14 4. Amber Hester, 21.45 4. Rudy Mendiola Jr./ 2. Tish Linke-Krempin, 9.78 5. Teagan Bruchez, 21.89 JAKE MAHON, 13.46 MIXED TEAM ROPING 6. Penny Myer, 21.99 5. Luci Bruchez/DILLON 1. Tish Linke-Krempin/ 7. Stran Lechman, 22.41 KUJALA, 14.11 Foster Krempin, 9.57 8. Riley Mahon, 23.32 6. Stran Lechman/SAM KUJALA, 14.58 OPEN TEAM ROPING 9. Lexi Petefish, 24.15 7. Ashley Smith/SHEA MEEKS, 28.58 1. Robbie Crowder/Kelly Florian, 8.19 10. Luci Bruchez, 26.38 8. Myka Grajeda/RUDY 2. Rudy Mendiola/Tel Linke, 10.82 11. Emiliano Mendiola, 29.58 MENDIOLA JR., 40.47 3. Rudy Mendiola/Rudy INTERMEDIATE POLE BENDING SENIOR BARREL RACING Mendiola Jr., 11.72 1. Luci Bruchez, 22.49 1. Sara Lechman, 20.36 4. Gabriel Torres/Foster Krempin, 24.68 2. Jarrett Grajeda, 23.5 2. Foster Krempin, 22.59 LOCAL BARREL RACING 3. Amber Hester, 24.23 3. Sailor Fausle, 24.73 1. Kayla DeSanti, 19.1 4. Flint Krempin, 25.69 4. Hope Johnson, 24.91 2. Sego Krempin, 19.17 5. Myka Grajeda, 26.86 5. Violet Barr, 25.72 3. Julie Martin, 19.34 6. Teagan Bruchez, 27.61 SENIOR POLE BENDING 4. Lexie Petefish, 23.37 7. Riley Mahon, 27.92 1. Hope Johnson, 24.02 5. Scarlett Tioghman, 37.05 8. Stran Lechman, 28.03 2. Foster Krempin, 24.43 9. Ashley Smith, 29.48 3. Violet Barr, 26.85 BULL RIDING 10. Lexi Petefish, 31.61 4. Sara Lechman, 29.81 11. Penny Myer, 33.64 no qualifying scores 12. Emiliano Mendiola, 38.13 SENIOR GOAT TYING 1. Foster Krempin, 19.74 SENIOR BREAKAWAY INTERMEDIATE GOAT TYING 1. Foster Krempin, 2.52 Page 19 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET

Obituary Stephanie Zoo Benedict October 1, 1955 - May 20, 2021 nephew, Daniel Stephanie had fond memories of Ecuador to live with her daughter’s Norman; and helping her father with his uranium family and her former partner, nieces, Erica claims and mines near Grants, John. When they returned to the Benedict- New Mexico. Stephanie’s youth U.S. in 2020 due to a medical crisis, Barta Walla was marked by multiple childhood Stephanie disappeared again. It was and Alexandra traumas. Her baby sister, Francesca, only recently that Stephanie turned Daley; and died because the hospital refused to up and was hospitalized in Grand grandnephew, treat her due to her family’s inability Junction. It is ironic that Stephanie Gavin Daley. to pay. Later, their home burned should show up in Grand Junction, To the very end, down, devastating everyone. When since, a century ago, Stephanie’s great- Stephanie was Stephanie’s older sister Nikki was grandfather, Charles K. Homburg, very close to murdered by an unknown assailant, had served as Grand Junction’s Parks John Dominic neither Stephanie nor her family Commissioner, City Clerk, and Editor/ Salandre, received grief counseling. She Publisher of multiple local papers. Francesca’s never fully recovered, developing At the time of her hospitalization, birth father. schizoaffective disorder in her teen Stephanie was planning to relocate Born October 2, 1955 in Santa years. Stephanie had two children to Kremmling to be close to her Stephanie Zoo Benedict, age Fe, New Mexico to Russell Reed but lost parental rights to them. daughter’s family as well as her dear 65, passed away at St. Francis Benedict and Meilutė Zilis (a.k.a. Both were adopted out of foster care friend and former partner, John. Medical Center in Colorado Julie Meilutė Benedict), Stephanie by Stephanie’s sister, Marianna. While Stephanie’s life was fraught Springs on Thursday, May 20. had five sisters: Tevina, Nikki, Stephanie was a gifted gemcutter, with difficulty, her life ended on a She failed to recover from surgery Francesca, Barbara and Marianna. lapadarist and artist. As a girl, good note: She left this world thinking related to colon cancer. She was When she was three years old, she won a blue ribbon at the New clearly and emotionally balanced. Her a mother, grandmother, sister, her mother recognized that Stephanie Mexico State Fair for her lapidary family encourages others to reach aunt, and great-aunt. She was a danced to the beat of a different work. She also carved avocado out in their communities, whether gifted gemcutter, lapadarist and drum. Stephanie was brilliant seeds, made molds and did plaster helping others or asking for help. artist. She was a Christian. but also had social deficits due to casting. She was mechanically Please get regular medical care, and Stephanie never married, but is Asperger’s Syndrome. In those days, inclined and good at fixing cars. if you use tobacco, please quit. survived by her children, Francesca special education services were Over the years, Stephanie also did A private graveside service Williams and Giovanni Norman; non-existent for “twice exceptional” automotive transport and worked in was held on Friday, May 28, granddaughters, Rebekah, Rachel children. Due to extreme social machine shops. In many ways she 2021 at 11:00 am at Riverview and Renée Williams; sisters, Barbara anxiety, Stephanie never made it was ahead of her time, refusing to be Cemetery in Kremmling. In lieu Benedict and Marianna Bacilla; past the first day of high school. constrained by gender stereotypes. of flowers, the family requests Despite a long remission in the that donations be made to the Skid early 2000s, Stephanie struggled with Row Housing Trust at 1317 E. 7th Homesteaders 4-H Club homelessness and self-neglect in her Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021. later years. In 2018, she traveled to Fundraiser Guest ranch reports COVID Outbreak Last weekend Grand County Public are not a healthcare or correctional Health was notified of a COVID-19 facility as five or more positive cases outbreak among staff at the C Lazy U from different households. Employee guest ranch. The nine individuals who housing and camp cabins like those tested positive for COVID-19 will be for C Lazy U staff are not considered reflected on the State’s dashboard. households. The guest ranch has taken all Grand County Public Health necessary precautions to keep the director Abbie Baker stated Tuesday outbreak contained: Affected staff that, while seeing a spike in numbers is have been placed in quarantine, and disappointing – given the circumstances Fresh Palisade Fruit incoming guests have been notified. of the outbreak – it’s not a cause for 16 lbs. Peaches—$35 Ranch manager David Craig noted concern. that 78 percent of the C Lazy U staff “The ranch staff has been very 22-24 lbs. Bartlett Pears—$30 has been vaccinated; none of the receptive to quarantining to protect 20 lbs. Pink Lady or Fuji Apples—$30 individuals who recently tested positive employees, ranch residents and guests,” had been vaccinated. The ranch is Baker said. “While it was unfortunately Pre-order by June 30th! actively encouraging staff to get a a high number of infections, at this COVID vaccination and is providing point, none of the individuals who Delivered to you at harvest time. for on-ranch vaccinations. tested positive have exhibited signs Grand County Public Health does of severe illness or have needed to Email your order to [email protected] not currently have a standing Public be hospitalized. And thanks to quick Health Order related to COVID-19; detection and action on the ranch’s part, Proceeds will fund community service projects, however, Grand County is following the they have been able to keep the spread trip assistance to 4-H camps, and scholarships. State’s guidelines. The State amended of illness contained so far.” its Public Health Order June 1 to define an “outbreak” for all situations that Page 20 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET (Forced) Family Fun Time: Monster Truck Action | GCLD to the Rescue Destruction on K-Town Dragon Slayer, American learn about some of the hidden gems Shoulder and Trouble Maker in our community. Our goal is to are heading to the Kremmling provide kids with an opportunity Fairgrounds for the event dubbed the to experience things through the “Destruction on K-Town.” senses and to make those valuable The Middle Park Fair & Rodeo connections to books.” Located in is hosting Monster Truck Freestyle the Eagles Nest Wilderness, last Mania & More on Friday night, June year GCLD ventured with a small 11 and on Saturday afternoon, June group led by ENW Volunteer Tom 12. The event promises wheelies, by Polly Gallagher to Cataract Lake. Back by popular jumps and other feats. GCLD Library Associate demand, this lovely 2-mile hike is a great place to see butterflies, birds, Friday night the gates open at 5 p.m. and a VIP pre-show pit party is scheduled A weekly family event in the and fish. If you have some little for 5-6:30 p.m. Showtime begins at 7 p.m. The Saturday matinee is at 3 p.m. - Gallagher household is (forced) ones who enjoy animals, there are the gates open at 1 p.m. and the VIP pre-show pit party is from 1-2:20 p.m. family fun time. We all go, no one multiple petting zoo jaunts taking General admission tickets are $20 and VIP/Pit passes are $30, and can be is allowed to say no, and, usually, place in June. Winding River Resort purchased at the Kremmling Chamber or online at the MiddleParkFairandRodeo. our arms are crossed. Sometimes is opening up their petting zoo for com. it’s in the outdoors: skiing, hiking, GLCD program participants to visit, paddling. Occasionally a museum. as well as the Linke Farm. After Get Emergency Notiﬁ cations Or, simply a board game. Ever since so long without touching anything Grand County sends notifications on CodeRED. CodeRED is the we’ve delved more into GCLD’s in public, families are invited to Library of Things collection, pet the critters, including bunnies, cellular emergency notification system to notify residents and visitors there has been a lot less arm piglets, goats, and calves. Built for about emergency and/or time-sensitive information that may impact your crossing. We’ve explored our state walking on rocky, steep terrain with area. With the CodeRED Mobile Alert app – the nation’s most downloaded parks with the Check Out the State a two-toed foot with a dog-like pad public safety notification app – OnSolve enables app-users to receive these Park Pass Backpack. None of us are sensitive to the earth underneath and notifications directly to their mobile device whether at home, on the road, ready for American Idol as we learned a nail that curves into the ground or travelling around the country. These mobile push notifications deliver with the karaoke machine. We’ve to grip, llamas are becoming more relevant, location-based alerts to ensure you receive critical information discovered why we are not on and more common as a pack animal when you are in a CodeRED area. Visitors of Grand County can download the Olympic volleyball, baseball, on our Colorado trails. Join GCLD the CodeRED alert app on smartphones. While visiting Grand County climbing teams, nor been invited to in July for a family hike with a you will be able to receive emergency notifications that could affect you. Wimbledon, thanks to all the sports llama this summer as these beasts Download the app and get signed up today! For more information visit equipment and passes we can check of burden carry our lunches. And, www.GCEmergency.com. out. I’m sure my family loved the if you haven’t already visited the holiday mug koozies we knitted with BLM ammonite site just west of the needles we checked out. And, Kremmling, this is a must-do trip the Minute to Win It© Kit kept us for Grand County residents (visitors laughing during the lockdown. But, are welcome, too!). Many, many, now it is summer, and we’re ready many years ago, Colorado was at to get outside with friends. So many the bottom of an ancient ocean, excursions highlighting the Tails & and Fossil Ridge was believed to Tales Summer Reading Program be a breeding ground for ancient theme are happening through sea creatures. Massive ammonite GCLD that “Forced Family Fun shells and other invertebrates litter Time” will now be “Happy GCLD the grass and brings oohs and ahhs Explorers.” “Summer is made from visitors. Check the Programs for exploring and spending time calendar for www.gcld.org to find outdoors with family and friends,” out more about these and other shares Chris Newell, GCLD director upcoming field trips for Grand of Public Services. “The GCLD County. Registration is needed as Summer Reading Program offers space is limited and in case of weather exciting field trips for the whole incidents. We look forward to seeing family to help readers of all ages you with your friends and family as make real-life connections to the you explore boundless opportunities. books they may be reading and to Page 21 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET

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Territory Field Consultant/ Product Technical Sales and Service

Richwood,Rich an established manufacturer of high quality conveyor components, is seeking a full-time Territory Field Consultant based in Craig CO area. Self-motivated individuals looking for the opportunity for great earning potential in a challenging career are encouraged to apply with Richwood. Territory includes travel throughout Colorado and southern Wyoming. For more information about Richwood go to www.richwood.com

Territory Field Consultant Responsibilities: The Territory Field Consultant position is responsible for all sales, maintenance, and inspection activities in the assigned geographical area. Identifying and pursuing new business and keeping regular contact with current customer base will allow for achieving maximum sales goals. Research, planning, and execution is essential to excel in this role. Richwood provides a proven business model with an exceptional internal support team from customer service to engineering to provide the best possible service for Richwood customers. We believe in teamwork!

Most important is the ability to take a consultative approach to determining the customers’ needs and o ering appropriate solutions in a t eld Must be motivated, organized, and energetic with an ability to handle multiple tasks and projects at the same time Mapping out opportunities, cold-calling, generating new leads, and prospecting accounts to maximize the sales potential of the territory Ability to write proposals which includes measuring equipment, reading diagrams and mechanical blueprints and understanding value proposition in pricing structures Ongoing follow-up with customers via email, phone, and on-site visits Equipment technical and installation support Licensed electricians Equipment inspections and maintenance recommendations Central Electric & apprentices Ability to conduct training for customers using supplied demo equipment Capable of working with a CRM software program is accepting applications for projects in Colorado Wireworks Territory Field Consultant Q cations: Grand & Jackson Counties: Problem Solving minded individual with a technical or industrial background in the quarry/mining industry is preferred LLC Fabrication experience is preferred Foreman Conveyor Construction/Maintenance background preferred Journeyman Local Grand County Electrical Strong verbal and written communication skills are also essential Contractor seeking licensed Individual must be willing to do physically str ork around underground and elevated conveyors Service Technicians electricians and apprentices. Weekend, Holiday, and o shift work may be required when necessary Apprentice Electricians Applicant must live in Craig, Colorado area for consideration No experience required. No experience necessary. All applicants must have valid driver’s license and will be required to pass background check and drug testing to qualify Positions are FT, year-round. IRA, Must be 18-y.o. and have Only complete resumes submitted will be considered. vacation, & health insurance. valid driver’s license. Salary, commission and 401K. Send resume to: Send resumes and questions to: Sales Secretary [email protected] Full time. Year round Richwood P. O. Box 1298 Huntington, WV 25714 Call Dave @ 970-531-1823 or E-mail resumeesume to:to: [email protected]@rich

Historical Hindsights provided by the Grand County Historical Association Now hiring the following positions: • Human Resources Assistant – Full Time $20.38 - $28.56 DOE • ED and Inpatient Director – Full Time $46.10 - $74.92 DOE • Staff Accountant – Full Time $16.05 - $25.31 DOE • Environmental Services – Full Time $15.00 – 19.39 DOE • Clinic Medical Assistant/X-ray Tech – Full Time $22.00 - $26.00 DOE • Surgical Scrub Technician - Full Time $18.72 – $36.14 DOE • IT Systems Administrator - Full Time $30.00 - $40.00 DOE • Dietary Assistant – Full Time $15.00 - $19.99 DOE • CNA – Full Time/Part Time $15.00 - $19.77 DOE • Registered Dietician – PRN $24.72 - $35.00 DOE • Registered Nurse– Full Time $28.00 - $42.00 DOE • HIM Certified Coder– Full Time $25.00 - $35.00 DOE • Critical Care Technician – Full Time/PRN $15.00 - $22.11 DOE • Wellness Center Attendant – Part Time $15.00 - $17.00 DOE Now offering a $1,500 sign on bonus for the following: This weekend is the 56th annual • Dietary Assistant – Full Time $15.00 - $19.99 DOE *$750 after 90 days and an additional $750 after 6 months of employment Hot Sulphur Days celebration. *Sign on bonus available for full time positions only

Hot Sulphur Springs was established in the 1860s by William Byers **All FT/PT jobs offer benefits package of the Rocky Mountain News. Byers filed the town plat with Grand For full position descriptions, minimum requirements, or to complete County in 1874, which was the first official recording of the newly an application, visit MiddleParkHealth.org/employment. formed County of Grand in the Territory of Colorado in 1874. For additional information contact Cindy Multerer at 970.724.3190. The photo shows the downtown area of Hot Sulphur Springs in the 1910s. Page 23 GRAND GAZETTE June 10, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET

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Happy Birthdays & Anniversaries Dates to Remember Thursday, June 10 Matt & Leticia Gary & Jennifer Carl Cory Rosene  Bumgarner  Thursday - June 10 Erick (Trae) Gore III Captain Charles Yust  Isaac & Laura • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7:30am, Middle Park Health Wellness Center Sheilah Jones Schonlau  • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, behind the high school Tia Valdez Monday, June 14 Abby Stahl • Kremmling Fire Board, 6:00pm; go to KremmlingFire.org Maya Ramirez Paul Heeney Travis and Jani Wood • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building Jennifer Burton Trent Lemley • In 1935, Bill Wilson seeks help for alcoholism, leading to the founding of Tiffany Hargadine Carly Sherman Thursday, June 17 Alcoholics Anonymous. Jasmine Cockroft Teddi Matney Weston Whitemarsch • Practice Com-immunity: If you or someone you know needs help with Bill & Kim Cameron  Hannah Menhennett addiction, contact Mind Springs in Granby at 970-887-2179. Victor Bakke  Shawn & Kelly Jerrie Baller Friday -June 11 Friday, June 11 Farrell  Rob Curran • Hot Sulphur Days Begins - see page 5 Charles Tom Davison  Jhan & Sandy William Cockroft • Destruction on K-Town/Monster Truck Mania, gates open at 5pm, Garmanry Allison Pederson  Chris Rule 7pm performance, Kremmling Fairgrounds Lukas Bock Jim Dempsey • In 1947, WWII sugar rationing ends in the US. Kristin Tayana Off Tuesday, June 15 Sherri Solawetz • Practice Com-immunity: Buy a treat for someone--make it a random Aaliyah Fryar Adah Gore Dottie Janousek recipient! Mike and Brenda Ted Scott Jeb Burton • Sherman  Kelton Welch William Mead • In 1838, the fi rst recorded baseball game is played in North America. Scott Funkner Junior & Gloria • Practice Com-immunity: Join friends & family for softball season in Saturday, June 12 Delia Bell Cordova  Kremmling! Scott Eberhard Francesca Williams Joni & Jose Castillo  Joanne Noll Saturday - June 12 Email Brad Dunkel • Mountain Parks Electric Annual Meeting, 8am, Kremmling Wednesday, June 16 [email protected] Thomas Frey Fairgrounds. Greg-Godwin-Austen  to put your birthday or Wayne & Kelly • Hot Sulphur Days - see page 5 Marissa Lorenz anniversary on the Johnson  • Destruction on K-Town/Monster Truck Mania, gates open at 1pm, Holly Martinson calendar or if you see a Tim & Nellie 3pm performance, Kremmling Fairgrounds Erik Connolly correction or update that Thomson  • Recycling, 10am - 2pm; 3rd & Central Kelton Welch is needed. • Check your car’s coolant system. Coolant should be fl ushed every couple Margaret Ball of years. Sunday, June 13 Emily Vance • SOLD OUT !!! BASH, 6-11pm, River Run RV Resort, Granby John Colburn Ted & Tammy  = anniversary Antonio Dominguez  = birthday (in memory) Sunday - June 13 Nieslanik • Hot Sulphur Days - see page 5 • Practice self-care: Enjoy company & sun today with a picnic or BBQ! Mountain Parks Electric annual meeting Monday - June 14 • FLAG DAY! in Kremmling | June 12 • Zumba, 5:30pm; Bumgarner Building win prizes and learn about updates • MPFR Fairboard meeting, 6pm; info at middleparkfairandrodeo.com • Kremmling Sanitation, 6pm; go to TownofKremmling.org Mountain Parks Electric, Inc will hold its 71st annual meeting on Saturday, • The American fl ag is adopted by the Second Continental Congress in June 12 at the Kremmling Fairgrounds beginning at 8 a.m. 1777. Free breakfast burritos from Big Shooters Coffeww will be offered along with • Practice Com-immunity: Brush up on the Flag Code, which says the Stars a free registration bag containing an emergency car kit, $10 Subway gift card, and Stripes should not be used for clothing, bedding, rugs, and more. Moscow Mule cup and local honey. There will also be a drawing for eight quarters www.military.com/fl ag-day/us-fl ag-code.html of beef and an electric lawn mower. Tuesday - June 15 Business to be covered are the results of the District 4 election, the community • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7:30am; Middle Park Health Wellness Center support update and financial reports. • Board of County Commissioners’ meeting, 8am; listen online at co.grand. co.us Kremmling Days Horseshoe Tournament, • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, behind the high school Saturday, June 19 • GC Library District Board, 5:30pm; info at gcld.org • 1924: Native Americans are named US citizens--some states continued to A horseshoe tournament will be held on Saturday, June 19 at the bar voting until 1957. Kremmling Fairgrounds horseshoe pits. Sign-up at 11 a.m. and the • Practice Com-immunity: Learn about the “White River” Utes who were tournament begins at 12 noon. For more information, call 970-846-9481. native to Middle Park at the time of white settlement in the 1870s. Wednesday - June 16 • Kremmling Town Board, 6pm; info at TownofKremmling.org K-Days Pancakes and Baked Food Sale • Cardio Sculpting, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building Friends of the Grand County Library will be offering a panckae breakfast • In 1963, Valentina Tereshkova becomes the fi rst woman in space. She from 7:30-11 a.m. in the Town Square under the pavilion on Saturday, June 19 remains the only woman to do a solo mission. and Sunday, June 20. • Practice Com-immunity: Learn about who may be the fi rst woman on the moon at www.space.com/nasa-artemis-astronauts-fi rst-woman-on-moon/. Granby Farmer’s Market Thursday - June 17 The Granby Farmer’s Market returns again this year with its debut on June • Kremmling Chamber Board, 5:30pm; go to KremmlingChamber.org 16 from 5-7 p.m. in the Parking Lots between Debbie’s Drive-In and Country • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7:30am, Middle Park Health Wellness Center Ace Hardware. The Granby Market will continue every other Wednesday with • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, behind the high school the next one on June 30. • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building Shoppers will be able to find meats, fresh eggs, breads, sweets, crafts and more. • In 1885, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France, arrives in the United States. • Practice Com-immunity: Reread the poem inscribed on the statue’s To Contact the Grand Gazette pedestal: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to Call Kim Cameron, 970-509-0547 or 970-724-8977 breathe free.” Marissa Lorenz 303-818-9126 e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]