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courtesy photo Grand River Ranch Employees came together once again to perform their annual highway cleanup project. This year’s crew consisted of (L to R) Carol Culbreath, JoAnna Heeney, Melisa Sherman, Serenity Williamson, Carly Reynolds, Kelley Rice, and Randy Taussig (not pictured).
The crew once again collected over 60 bags of garbage from along Highway 40, making Kremmling more than just Grand. photo by Kim Cameron Hot Diggity Dog! FAITH NOTES Lindsey Hester serves a hot dog to her fi rst customer, Dave Skinner (above), after setting up her delicious fare in front of O’Reilly’s in Kremmling last Kremmling Gore Range Baptist Church: week. Community Church Pastor Allen will host a Sunday & The Gathering service via Facebook Live at 10am. Hester’s new business, the Hot Dog Lady, takes over where Gina and Marty Sunday worship gatherings Find this and other resources on Schroeder left off when they retired from Geenie’s Weenies last fall.. She will be held at 10am and 5pm. Facebook at Gore Range Baptist will continue with all the best-loved specialty dogs, like the Reuben, so stop Weekly emails provide updates, Church. -- Take note that services by for a taste of summer! ongoing opportunities, and Stirring are telecast via the private Facebook Group news. For more information group and not the Church’s main Marty (below) was present for an offi cial changing of the guard, showing or to sign up for email contact, go to page. Go to https://www.facebook. his support for Kremmling’s newest entrepreneur. kremmlingcommunitychurch.org. com/groups/1236993409966318/ and request to join. Trinity Episcopal Church: St. Peter’s Catholic Church: (with St. John the Baptist in Granby) Masses continue with limited Services will be held via attendees. Sign up for 10am mass at Zoom at 5:00pm Saturday St. Peter’s in Kremmling online at and 9:30am Sunday. GrandCatholic.com. Confession is Centering Prayer is via available 30 minutes prior to mass. Zoom at 3pm on Fridays. Mass will also be live- Bible Study via Zoom streamed from Our Lady of at 11am Wednesday. the Snow in Granby at 9:30am All links and ongoing Sunday via YouTube at Grand updates can be found on Catholic. The Spanish language Facebook @TrinityKremmling mass is on Fridays at 7:00pm. or @StJohnsGranby or at Find streaming information and stjohnsgranby.org. sign up for ongoing updates via Flocknote at GrandCatholic.com.
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In January, she submitted her They just soak up information. letter of resignation, effective And to be there for that light- next week, with the end of the bulb moment is a real gift.” 2020-2021 school year. And it is that reward that “I am so grateful for the many motivated Mrs. Janssen to opportunities I have had at West pursue her teacher’s certification Grand and for the friendships I through Regis University and, have developed with current and eventually, a master’s degree with former WGSD staff members,” a concentration in curriculum expressed Mrs. Janssen in from Adams State University. her letter of resignation. Since 1986, Mrs. Janssen would But Mrs. Janssen is ready to work at WGES as a volunteer, move onto her next adventure, student teacher, substitute teacher, devoting herself to her many varied paraprofessional, and classroom interests, such as sewing, jewelry teacher. She spent most of her career making, camping, and learning in the fourth-grade classroom. more about her family history- And she most recently served -committing more time to her as the Title I reading teacher. participation in the Grand County In each of those roles, Mrs. Lodge of the Sons of Norway. Janssen has worked to continue She looks forward to finishing inspiring a love of learning and some home redecorating and, of discovery in her students. course, she is looking forward She remembers the first day of to “spoiling her grandchildren,” school in 2017 as being particularly who now live just down the memorable, as it fell on the date of street from her in Kremmling. a total and near-total eclipse visible “I already know I will miss from much of North America. the students,” Mrs. Janssen Kremmling fell in the deep umbrage, confirms. And when asked if not total descent of the eclipse, and what she will miss the most, she photo by Marissa Lorenz Mrs. Janssen had organized a whole responds without hesitation: “The Mrs. Jane Janssen was awarded a plaque for Excellence in Education at program of activities for students. expression on a kid’s face when Tuesday’s Special Meeting of the West Grand Schools Board of Education. She “It was so much fun to prepare!” they finally “get it”--it is gold. was presented with a plaque and a bright bouquet of fl owers by K-8 Principal she still says excitedly. “It brought It is platinum. It is priceless.” Mr. Jack Daly. Mrs. Janssen’s last day as a classroom teacher will be next Mrs. Janssen was recognized week. me back to my science background, and it was great to get the students with an award of Excellence in excited about what they’d be seeing. Education at this week’s special by Marissa Lorenz School of Nuclear Medicine --It was the greatest umbrage I’ve meeting of the West Grand Technology. It was there that she ever seen. It was amazing!” Schools Board of Education and American historian Henry met her now-husband, Larry. Mrs. Janssen already knows that will be celebrated, along with Adams once said, “A teacher affects The couple were married in Estes the next total eclipse to reach the fellow retiree Laura Gore, at a eternity; [she] can never tell where Park, a trip that would fortuitously area will be in 2045. She says that reception on Tuesday, June 1, at [her] influence stops,” and the lead to their relocating to she has made her two grandchildren 4:30 in the District Boardroom sentiment could not be more true Kremmling a short four-months later promise to take her to Summit and Elementary Field. than when teachers have impacted to establish their family and their County from where there will be The community is invited to generations of students, such as shared life. Mrs. Janssen became the best and nearest viewing. the reception in order to pass on West Grand’s Jane Janssen. involved in teaching at her church In August of last year, Mrs. best wishes to both teachers. Mrs. Janssen was born and and volunteering at West Grand Janssen received her 25-year raised in Boise, Idaho. She studied Elementary School (WGES) when teacher’s pin from West Grand, science and physics at the University her son entered as a kindergartner. though she has spent the better of Idaho and, upon graduating, She explains that she was part of 35 years in the school. came to Colorado to attend the drawn to elementary-age children
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courtesy photo Grand County Sheriff Brett Schroetlin joins other leaders of the Western States Sheriffs’ Association. (l to r) Sergeant at Arms Ray Del Bosque, Treasurer Gary Bettencourt, Secretary Cory Helton, Vice President by Hannah Zagone Schroetlin, President Leo Dutton, Immediate Past President Fred Lamphere, and Executive Director Jim Pond. That’s a keeper! Terry Ballard shows her big brown trout. She caught it in her fishing boat with her husband, Jack mid-morning on Saturday. She This past week Grand County the relationship with our federal land Sheriff Brett Schroetlin was management agencies, address policy said that she was using small orange pop gear and orange Earnie’s. This and procedural matters, develop week there was one reported pike catch. This week, nobody had luck with honored to attend the Western States Sheriffs’ Association (WSSA) annual guidelines to promote uniformity in bobber fishing. We have had suggestions that rooster tails and spinners conference in Reno, Nevada. Sheriff matters that are important to Sheriffs have been great for on shore fishing. Pink, orange, purple, and chartreuse Schroetlin was elected by his peers of the western United States and to are the popular go to colors because the water is still murky especially and sworn in as the new WSSA Vice work together to keep the office of the around the runoff areas. President for 2021 after previously Sheriff strong. Reminder to anglers: remember to put new line on your reels to keep serving other positions on the WSSA The purple shirts worn by the those fish on tight. In the last week, there have been multiple reports of Executive Board. Sheriffs represent the Man Up Crusade fish being caught with other hooks and lines in their mouths. What’s one Sheriff Schroetlin stated, “I which is a nonprofit organization angler’s loss is another angler’s keeper! Happy fishing! am deeply humbled and grateful designed to bring awareness to for this opportunity to serve both the issue of domestic violence and my community in beautiful Grand encourages the community to take a County, Colorado as well as represent stand against it to break the cycle. my fellow Sheriffs and counties Conference-goers wear purple across the Western States.” during one day of meetings each year, The mission of the Western States explains Schroetlin, watch awareness What Does Healthy Aging Sheriffs’ Association was established videos and more to maintain and in 1993 and represents the 17 western build knowledge and skill around Look Like for You? states. The WSSA mission is to assist an issue that is encountered in all by Dr. Mark Wisner Sheriffs and their offices with federal communities and all law enforcement One benefit of the last year is that it has people thinking about their and state legislative issues, strengthen officers. health and wondering what they can do for their health - how to continue on their health journey or how to start. There is a lot of information out there from health care organizations, national media outlets, social media, healthcare insurance companies, Hot Sulphur Springs Happenings employers, and retirement organizations recommending this test and that. Oftentimes information from one source conflicts with information from another source. Who or what should you believe to continue your journey towards healthier aging? The trick is that Seeking actors for Texas Charley Shootout! it’s not the same for everyone. Age, race, cultural background, lifestyle choices, and family history all influence what preventative care and tests you should undergo. Hot Sulphur Springs Days returns on June 11-13 with their traditional festivities. The Town is seeking volunteers for the reenactment of the It’s with great excitement that we are able to invite the commu- nity to the re-start of our Community Presentations. Please Join shoot-out with Texas Charley!! Calling for seven volunteers and three old- Dr. Mark Wisner and Middle Park Health for a Community style handguns that can shoot blanks Presentation on Preventative Care: The What and When for Who. Volunteers will also be needed for: kids carnival games, pie contest/ sale, Pancake breakfast (sponsored by the Fire Dept), BBQ in the Park, Please join us for an informative community presentation: fireworks, Sunday Church Service, and a softball game. What Does Healthy Aging Look Like for You? A band is also needed for Saturday the 12th. Wednesday June 2nd | 5:30-6:30pm Call Town Hall at 970-725-3933 to express your interest in the fun! Middle Park Health- Wellness Center 109 South 9th Street, Kremmling Town Meetings and Planning & Zoning Light meal complementary for presentation attendees. A reminder that Town meetings are every third Thursday of the month. Please RSVP to 970.724.3176 or [email protected] Meeting has resumed in-person, but you can still join via zoom. Contact Town Hall for more info. There are two seats open for P&Z. Contact Town Hall For more MIDDLE PARK HEALTH Winter Park | Fraser | Granby | Kremmling | Grand Lake | Walden information. Keeping Life Grand 970.724.3442 | MiddleParkHealth.org Now that the snow is gone and warmer weather is here, don’t forget to ER locations open 24/7 | Clinic locations open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (varies by location) | Weekend hours available at some locations get your permits for your summer projects. MIDDLE PARK HEALTH Keeping Life Grand Page 5 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Memorial Day | Keeping our traditions and memories alive
file photo/Kim Cameron Cobra Attack Helicopter in the Veteran’s Memorial Park is on loan to our community from the U.S. Government. Remembering West Grand’s Heroes was later planted anonymously and is by Paula Ohri-Chamberlain thought to represent the Korean War. Veteran’s Memorial Park file photo/Kim Cameron It’s been said that “Freedom The official Cobra Attack On May 10, 1945, students of the Kremmling Union High School planted is never free.” This weekend we Helicopter that adorns the corner of six trees in honor of six veterans-Robert Polhamus, Eugene Gilbert, John celebrate with family gatherings, Veteran’s Memorial Park is on loan Conklin, Loy Davis, Richard Myers, and Fred Stone-who lost their lives cookouts and outdoor fun, but let us to our community from the U.S. during World War II. The seventh tree was planted later anonymously, not forget the true reason for Memorial Government. The bricks lining the and is believed to represent veterans from the Korean War. The trees are Day is to remember the brave service walk path are engraved with the located between the Silver Spruce Senior Apartments. WWII Veteran Bill men and women who gave the ultimate names of men and women from our sacrifice for our freedoms. community who have served in the Curran immortalized the trees in his poem “Gold Star Trees,” printed Take a few moments this weekend armed forces. below. to visit the various locations in our Bricks are still available for sale to town dedicated to our hometown honor local servicemen and women. Gold Star Trees heroes: For more information, contact Martha by Bill Curran Spruce Trees Schake at 970-724-1007 at the school Just off the junction of Hiqhways 9 district. and 40, tucked between two building Kremmling Cemetery I remember when we dedicated these trees that are now the Silver Spruce Senior Members of the Kremmling Rod Hinman, Bill Hunter, myself and Ray Breeze Apartments, majestically stand seven Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) spruce trees. will be placing flags on the graves To six schoolmates who had gone on before In 1946, the students of the of departed veterans, starting at To six great guys who died in the war Kremmling Union High School, which 8:00 am on Saturday, May 29. was located where the apartments are The public is invited to help with flag Now the trees are stately and tall now, planted six trees – one for each placement and to pay respect anytime Things of beauty for one and all of the graduates of Union High School throughout the weekend. For more who lost their lives in World War II. information, contact Jim Sloan at They reach up nearly to the skies The planting of the trees “was very 724-9251. emotional. Patriotism was so high Grand Lake Memorial Day We look and tears come in our eyes after the war and to lose so many of our Parade We see how strong and straight they rise classmates in a small town was hard,” Grand Lake’s Memorial Day said Laureen Myers who passed away Parade & Ceremony will return for And we think about those guys in 2014. 2021. The trees stand today as a symbol The parade will begin at 10 am and Their lives cut short way too quick of the loss suffered by communities an outdoor ceremony will follow in the Bob, Loy, Gene, John, Fred and Dick all across our nation. The seventh tree Town Park.
Their memory lives in each tall tree Editor’s note - The article above was They gave their lives, to keep us free written by Paula Ohri-Chamberlain for the Grand Gazette in May of As you enjoy these beautiful trees 2012. It has become an annual We ask you to remember, please keepsake to remind us of our history, traditions and our special places in They gave their lives for me and you Kremmling. The “Gold Star Trees” When they lost their lives in World War II was written by former Kremmling resident Bill Curran who passed away in the fall of 2015. Page 6 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Hot Sulphur “sets example” with land conservation purchase
Please join us for our
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A fundraising event to support Middle Park Health with the purchase of new equipment, the expansion of facilities needed to provide expanded services to our communities as well as medical educational scholarships. courtesy photo All proceeds matched by a local Grand Elk couple. The Heimbaugh Valley stretches north, toward Hot Sulphur Springs.
by Marissa Lorenz grateful to the previous landowners, Max and Kathryn Webel, for making Contact Andy Radzavich at [email protected] The Town of Hot Sulphur it available to the town and to the Springs has acquired a significant donors for making it possible.” Presented by piece of land, in both size and In December 2020, the Webels MIDDLE PARK ME DIC A L natural and recreational value, with placed the property under a the recent purchase of 270 acres conservation easement held by the of open ranchland, tentatively to Colorado Headwaters Land Trust in be called Heimbaugh Valley, a Granby. The conservation easement MThankIDDLE youPARK to our sponsors name that would pay tribute to will help “ensure the long-term ME DIC A L the creek that runs through it. protection of the property’s natural DIAMOND EMERALD RUBY The property, formerly part of and scenic values,” explains the the Jones Creek Ranch, stretches statement. “[The Webers] wanted from the south edge of town to the town to own this property border the Arapaho National in order to protect its natural Forest along Cottonwood Pass. and scenic values and to make it It is known as a wildlife available for outdoor recreation.” migration corridor for deer and elk That vision has now been and was described in a recent grant realized with the support of grants application as primarily sagebrush from the Grand County Open with “pockets of other flora, Lands, Rivers and Trails Fund; OPAL TOPAZ which are home to a wide variety Great Outdoors Colorado; the of species,” “home to Himbaugh Gates Family Foundation; and the Creek [sic], which includes wetlands Town’s Conservation Trust funds. and both continually-flowing “With the conservation and ephemeral springs,” and easement and the town’s careful SAPHIRE “under threat of development.” stewardship, the open space, “The property provides scenic views and natural values opportunities for non-motorized will be protected in perpetuity.” recreation, such as hiking, “I’m thrilled to have finished biking, horseback riding, cross this part of the [property acquisition] country skiing, snowshoeing, process,” explained McVay. “Hot bird watching and just enjoying Sulphur has really set the example nature,” according to a public for the county when it comes to statement released by the Town. open space. This is something to be “I walked some of it today,” proud of. It will be both preserved Mayor Bob McVay said of the and accessible to those who come OPAL Heimbaugh Valley property. “It is a after us. There won’t be any condos wonderful piece of land. It is easily ever. We really did something for accessible from town and offers the earth and citizens here.” great views and wildlife watching The next step, says McVay, will opportunities. It’s going to be a great be for the town to annex the site. thing for residents and visitors.” The annexation will increase the “This property will be a area of Hot Sulphur by more than tremendous asset to the town for its 50 percent, taking it from 493 to outdoor recreation opportunities,” over 760 acres in size. The town will added Hot Sulphur Springs Trustee then decide on allowable usage. Dan Nolan. “And we are very Page 7 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Go from Greenhouse Sale to Community Garden! “CSU Extension is now also If you cannot participate in the offering the Colorado Certified program this season or will be planting Gardener Program, which is purely in your own garden, you can still support educational,” says Clark. Registration the Grand Community Gardens with opens June 1 for the Fall 2021 course. a donation or by sponsoring a garden For more about the Colorado bed for someone in your community. Certified Gardener Program, go to: Contact your garden coordinator for https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/ more information or send a check, certified-colorado-gardener/ payable to CSU Extension - Grand To learn more about the Colorado Community Gardens, to P. O. Box 475, Master Gardener Program go to: https:// Kremmling, CO 80459. cmg.extension.colostate.edu/about/ Agent Clark will be personally become-a-colorado-master-gardener-2/ sponsoring the bed rental fee for a To learn more or to apply for family with children at the Kremmling a community garden bed in your Garden Site in 2021. Contact her neighborhood, to to the Grand directly if you are family interested Community Garden website at https:// in gardening in Kremmling. 970-724- www.grandcommunitygardens.org/ 3436 or Olivia.K.Clark@colostate. projects/ edu.
courtesy photos Grand County gardeners tend to their rented beds, harvesting fresh organic reggies and gathering among friends. by Marissa Lorenz Clark explains that, once the irrigation system is turned on for the As days get longer and year, the gardens will be watered on temperatures get warmer, as the West a daily schedule. She notes that beds Grand Greenhouse Plant Sale gets must be planted by July 1, and each underway, there can be no question plot owner is expected to volunteer that--barring a Summer Solstice snow two hours of service at the gardens storm--garden season has arrived in each month Grand County. Bed rentals in Kremmling are $25 It is finally time to get seeds in the each for the summer. The bed rental ground or to harden off your seedlings fees go toward the perpetuation of the West Grand Greenhouse in order to have the most bountiful gardens and educational programs. garden possible, T h e West GrandPlant Greenhouse Sale whether you “The glory of gardening: Kremmling are hoping for a community Thursday, May 6, 4pm-7pm bevy of blooms hands in the dirt, head in is also Plant Sale or a cornucopia participating Friday, May 7, 4pm-7pm of tasty delights. the sun, heart with nature. in other Thursday, May 6, 4pm-7pm And if you To nurture a garden is to w a y s , Thursday, May 27, 4pm-7pm according Friday, May 7, 4pm-7pm don’t have a Friday, May 28, 4pm-7pm garden or if you feed not just the body, but to Clark, Thursday, May 27, 4pm-7pm would just like the soul.” – Alfred Austin who notes Monday, May 31, 4pm-7pm to share the joys that Grand Friday, May 28, 4pm-7pm and frustrations Community After May 31, other dates and times will be posted or by appointment. of high-altitude G a r d e n s Monday, May 31, 4pm-7pm gardening with other aspiring and/or partnered with the West Grand High After May 31, other dates and times will be posted or by appointment. accomplished green-thumbs, it is time School Ag program, comprised of Ag to head to the local community garden. teacher Jacob Walter and his students, Grand Community Gardens is to construct 10 new raised beds last fall a non-profit organization operated that were moved to high-demand sites by Grand County’s Colorado State in Hot Sulphur Springs and Granby University Extension office. They have this winter. community gardens in Kremmling, “Most of these beds have already Hot Sulphur Springs, Granby, and been installed this spring and can be Fraser. The Kremmling garden and seen in their new homes,” Clark states, its raised garden plots are located in adding that Grand County Road and an enclosed area at the Middle Park Bridge assisted with the transport Fairgrounds. of these beds to their locations. “It Grand County CSU Extension truly has been a community effort to Agent Olivia Clark assures that construct and install the new beds.” Buy your plants from the West Grand High School Greenhouse there are still beds available in the Clark also points to the fact that many local gardeners have participated Class. We have annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, and a few Kremmling garden, at a cost of . Beds Buy your plants from the West Grand High School Greenhouse measure 4’ x 16 ‘ and have a raised in the Colorado Master Gardener hanging baskets. Hanging baskets are also ready for pick up at the wind buffer. An array of gardening Program, “which combines education Class. We have annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, and a few tools are available onsite, including and volunteer work.” Needed volunteer end of May. For more information, call Emmylou Harmon at West water, hoses, and a rotating compost hours can be obtained by working at hangingGrand High baskets School. Hanging (970)724 baskets-3425 are or emalsoail ready at [email protected] for pick up at the bin. 14 of the beds have automatic any of Grand County’s community end of May. For more information, call Emmylou Harmon at West irrigation. gardens. Grand High School (970)724-3425 or email at [email protected] Page 8 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET
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Dr. Ri hard P ei er | Orthopaedi Surger | Sport Medi ine Welcoming Dr. Pfeiffer to the Middle Park Health and Vail Summit Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Team! 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 MIDDLEwith anP interestARK in arthroscopic HEALTH 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 Keepingprofessor in Lifethe Department Grand 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 Snowboarding 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 orthopaedic 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.
June Specialty Physician Schedule
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rthopaedi s Pain Management 1 Pain Management 2 970. 7.5 64 3 Jason McKown, PA 4 5 970. 7.5 64 rthopaedi s 970. 7.5 64 Dermatology Jason Mckown, PA ail rthopedi s 970. 7.5 64 eneral urgery Skye Gardner, PA eneral urgery Max Seiter, MD Robert C. Ratcliff, MD Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 970. 71.4 11 970. 7.5 64 970. 7.5 64 970. 7.5 64 ardiology Podiatry rthopaedi s Peter M. Lemis, MD 970.66 .9772 Dermatology Jason Mckown, PA astrointestinal Sandra L. Eivins, MD Dustin L. Kruse, DPM Mark E. McCaulley, MD 970. 7.5 64 970. 79.3327 970. 71.4 11 303.423.2520
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13 14 15 16 Pain Management 17 18 19 970. 7.5 64 astrointestinal Mark E. McCaulley, MD Pain Management 970. 7.5 64 970. 7.5 64 ardiology Peter M. Lemis, MD Dermatology eneral urgery ail rthopedi s 970.66 .9772 eneral urgery Robert C. Ratcliff, MD Erik Dorf, MD eneral urgery Robert C. Ratcliff, MD Skye Gardner, PA Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 970. 7.5 64 970. 7.5 64 970. 7.5 64 970. 7.5 64 970. 71.4 11
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Pain Management 27 28 29 30 970. 7.5 64 rthopaedi s Jason Mckown, PA Pain Management 970. 7.5 64 eneral urgery 970. 7.5 64 Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 970. 7.5 64 eneral urgery rthopaedi s ardiology Peter M. Lemis, MD 970.66 .9772 Robert C. Ratcliff, MD Jason McKown, PA astrointestinal Mark E. McCaulley, MD 970. 7.5 64 970. 7.5 64 970. 79.3327 Page 9 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Team eff ort brings aide to west Grand County The Kremmling Rotary Club were no expenses to be paid.” teamed up with the Mountain The club decided to donate the Family Center to provide much proceeds to the Mountain Family needed assistance to families in Center, an organization with a need last fall during the heart long history in Grand County of of the COVID pandemic. providing for residents in need. Five hundred dollars raised Kremmling Rotary Club is part through the fundraising efforts of a worldwide organization, Rotary of Kremmling Rotary last International, which has a grant summer was matched with program for local communities in $500 from Rotary International which a club’s donation is matched District 5450 and donated to the dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000. Mountain Family Center. Banman noted that Assistant That money was used to purchase District Governor Bob Saint 22 school supply backpacks and of Granby was instrumental 100 food totes for the West Grand in encouraging the club to School District and 10 rides for senior apply for the grant. citizens of west Grand County. “It really was a perfect marriage “Your grant of $1,000 directly of the generosity of the community, translates into the greater well- the dedication of our members to archival photo by Mike Wilson being of Grand County residents service to the community, and an Kremmling Rotarians (L to R) Jeanie Sloan, Irene Wheatley, Jim Sloan, in need,” Mountain Family Center organization that is already in place Marissa Lorenz, Susan Ritschard, Rich Rosene, Theresa Banman, and Executive Director Helen Sedlar to help those in need.” Banman said. Larry Banman. (Not pictured: Suzanne Briggs, Grace Bohall, Curt said, “thereby building a stronger “You add the matching grant Reed, and Sara Rosene.) community as a whole.” program from District 5450 of The assistance came at a critical Rotary International and there Kremmling Rotary hosted two drive-thru Chili dinners last fall to help time, Sedlar noted. “On average, are a whole bunch of winners.” raise funds to help victims of the East Troublesome Fire. The event MFC counts 600 visits per month to Kremmling Rotary Club went was only one of many held throughout the year to raise money for such our food pantries,” she continued. on to host two drive-through chili diverse causes as high school scholarships, student trips, and COVID- “Over this past year, we counted dinners as well as a drive-through 19-related hardship. an average of 900 visits per month wassail party coupled with a in Grand County--representing Christmas decorating contest. One 3,400 unique individuals. Housing of the chili dinners was designated The service club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings and new and utility assistance operated as a fundraiser for the victims members are always welcome to sit in and learn more. at 200-250% above normal, and of the East Troublesome fire. we delivered 26,000 children’s Along those lines, five food totes in the county.” Kremmling Rotarians recently The money raised by Kremmling joined Rotarians from throughout Rotary came from a drive- Grand County as they assisted through pancake breakfast the the East Troublesome Fire Adopt- club hosted on July 4, 2020. a-Family program with cleanup “The community was just efforts in the Grand Lake area. emerging from the strictest portion “Last year was incredibly of the quarantine last summer,” rewarding for our club,” Banman KRC President Larry Banman said. continued. “We were also blessed to “A lot of events had to be cancelled see the generosity of the people of but we found a way to host an Kremmling and honored to gift their event that could be approved by the donations back to the community.” county’s coronavirus task force. Kremmling Rotarians include We masked up, social Suzanne Briggs, Jim and Jeanne distanced, prepared the food under Sloan, Irene Wheatley, Grace Bohall, health department guidelines Curt Reed, Rich and Sara Rosene, and offered a free drive- Susan Ritschard, and Marissa Lorenz. through pancake breakfast.” For more information about A funny thing happened to the Kremmling Rotary or to inquire free portion of the breakfast. about joining the community “Everybody chipped in with a service organization, don’t hesitate donation,” Banman exclaimed. “Since to contact Banman at (970) 217- the Kremmling Mercantile donated 6298 or [email protected] all of the food and the supplies, there
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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 11 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Lumber prices affect housing development in Grand by Meg Soyars people are turning away business because they don’t have the labor Last year, the pandemic put supply.” On top of this, there are the world at a standstill, but home difficulties transporting lumber too. building and demand for lumber actually increased, especially in Trucking on Hold popular resort communities like The trucking industry, the vital Grand County. This has caused veins that transport lumber around lumber prices to skyrocket, adding the country, was especially hard hit roughly $35,000 to the cost of a new during COVID-19. “On the West single-family home, according to Coast especially, they’re having a the National Association of Home hard time getting rail cars and trucks Builders. into the mill to get the material The Cost to Build loaded in a timely manner,” Frank said. “They’re just so behind that “Lumber prices are an issue sometimes the mills have to load throughout the country, but it is the trucks straight from the saw.” amplified here because the cost to Frank explained how the pandemic build is already more,” said Dave disrupted the entire trucking system. photo by Kim Cameron Fiala, owner of Colorado Timber “Big businesses have had a huge Resources. CTR is a Parshall-based uptick in sales. So Amazon and all Lumber is stacked on top of lumber, waiting to be milled by Confluence mill which harvests primarily beetle the Wal-Marts and big-box stores Timber Resources in Parshall. had even more trucks sent to them.” kill pine on both federal and private Frank explained how lumber prices According to businessinsider.com, lands. Rebuilding Grand Lake change hourly, sometimes increasing, trucking makes up more than 70% of Fiala explained that lumber sometimes decreasing, but not yet freight shipped in the US. But when Affordable housing has also been is a commodity, and the market, down to pre-pandemic levels. volatile since COVID-19, sets the there is no one to drive, there is no put on hold while the construction way to transport lumber off the mills. industry is concentrated on rebuilding “Demand is outpacing supply price. Lumber mills, builders, home and until supply meets demand, we improvement stores, and property “I’ve read that around the country, we Grand Lake. The East Troublesome are short about 60,000 truck drivers,” Fire that ripped through the area in won’t see a big decrease in lumber owners have all had to adapt in this prices. And even when it does fall ever-changing economy. Fiala stated, adding that the industry October left home-owners with few will need to hire over 1 million options, especially during a pandemic back, it will be hard to forecast “The cost of lumber now is over that drove up lumber prices. what the new normal will be. It 250% higher than it was last year,” new drivers in the next decade. The situation is a double-edged sword; “I’ve heard from home builders might not fall too far. It could be said Brandon Frank, manager of half of what it is now, or even more, Alpine Lumber, a lumber store in the trucking industry, like the locally that people were insured construction industry, is short-staffed. for, say, $500,000 but now it will which is still 200% higher than it Granby. “When COVID first came used to be,” Frank predicted. about, people started working from cost $700-800k to rebuild their The Effect on Affordable home and they don’t know what He theorized that construction home and realized they needed a may become so expensive that bigger space. Or they decided they Housing to do,” Fiala said. “They’re not fully insured for rebuild costs.” people will stop building homes don’t want to live in the big city Fiala explained how the labor at such a high rate. “Interest rates anymore. So people are moving “Grand Lake’s a beautiful area shortage is inexorably tied to the but that fire was devastating,” he may go back up, or people just can’t to the suburbs, or even out here to county’s affordable housing shortage, get approved for a mortgage on a the mountains, since they can work continued. “So people have to decide another issue exacerbated by lumber if they can afford to rebuild or should home that’s one and a half times remotely.” The appeal of mountain life prices. Workers aren’t available to more than it used to be,” he said. in Grand County is stronger than ever. move somewhere else.” Fortunately, build homes if they have nowhere to Only time will tell how far But the lumber supply needed to build Colorado Timber Resources is live themselves. It’s a vicious cycle. lumber prices will drop, and how or remodel houses stalled during the assisting. “We’re working with “The cost of land here is high because this will affect the construction of nationwide shutdown. Grand County Builders Association it’s designed more for recreation than the county’s affordable housing “Over the course of those 3 to supply lumber to the homes affordable or multi-family housing,” that were destroyed in the fire to and the rebuilding of Grand Lake. months when everything was shut Fiala added. “The price per square But one thing is for certain: after down, it was equivalent of 70,000 alleviate some of the cost burden foot [to build] has gone way up. So for people to rebuild,” he said. the pandemic shifted lifestyle homes’ production being lost. builders would rather make a million According to Frank, new Grand priorities, people are called to live Everybody in our industry forecasted dollar home than a $300,000 one.” Lake homes are much more expensive in the beautiful mountains of Grand a recession,” Frank said. “A lot of Fiala explained the affordable County more strongly than ever! companies laid off employees.” No than the owner’s former homes for housing shortage prompted Colorado myriad reasons. “Lumber makes one expected the need for lumber to Timber Resources to seek their boom so quickly after quarantine. up 20% of the home’s entire cost. own employee housing to keep the But it’s not just lumber that’s high, “Every mill now is producing as company sustainable. “We’re doing much as they can to sell,” Fiala said. it’s plumbing and electrical too,” he it ourselves,” Fiala said. “We’re Meg Soyars is a freelance writer Colorado Timber Resources was shut said. “Building materials like OSB, looking to purchase properties in for the Grand Gazette. She was born down at the height of quarantine and subfloor adhesive, even appliances, Kremmling, Hot Sulphur, or Granby. in San has now been ramping up production are expensive across the board.” Tabernash is probably the farthest Antonio, to make up for lost time. “We have Not all hope is lost, however! Frank someone would want to drive. It’s Texas, federal, state, and local contracts for added that some people in Grand hard to find labor, so we want and after timber here, so we harvest those and Lake are moving forward to rebuild people to live close to the job.” college, she bring them into here. We can sell and the area is slowly coming back Frank believes that right now it moved to every 2x4 and 2x6 that we make,” to life. Currently, Alpine Lumber isn’t feasible for companies to create New York Fiala stated. ships lumber packs to Grand Lake affordable housing. “Maybe there to assist homeowners who have where she But even with as much as the mills is something in the pipeline I don’t demoed their homes and are ready pursued are churning out, they’re still facing know about, but the way things are for the next step of construction. a writing backlogs trying to meet demand, Fiala now, it’s hard for builders to cut career explained. “Homebuilders in this area costs,” Brandon Frank said. “They’re What’s Next for Lumber? for six years. She moved to Granby that I’ve talked to are booked out. in the business to make money too.” in 2016 for a seasonal job and In a volatile market, it’s hard They have more home starts than I made her permanent home in to predict what will happen next. think they ever have, and I’ve heard Kremmling in January of this year. Page 12 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET 2020-2021 Senior Football Recognition
The past year was a difficult one homecoming game. for students and student-athletes. The entire West Grand It was especially difficult to have community appreciates all of the the West Grand football season cut spirit and heart the graduating short the week before the planned seniors have offered this year.
photos by Kim Cameron Austin Schake- escorted by parents Clay (Mandie), Kelley and Matt, and brother Warren. Austin wanted to say “Thank you for the support throughout my years of sports.”
Alejandro Castanon- escorted by father Jose and sister Bella Castanon. Jando wanted to say: “Thank you for always being there for me through thick and thin. Through wins and losses, you were always my biggest supporter... and critic. Couldn’t have asked for a better coach and dad then you. Much love!”
Rene Dominguez- escorted by Cuco, Maria, Esmeralda Dominguez. Rene’s words to his family: “Thank you for supporting me with everything I wanted to do throughout my high school career. My biggest supporters and fans from day one. I love you guys.”
Carson Culbreath- escorted by Frank and Carol Culbreath. Carson wanted to say: “Thanks for putting up with me through everything.”
Jakob Buller- escorted by parents Jess and Andrea Buller. Page 13 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET 2020-2021 Senior Football Recognition
Thank you to the families, the community sends you off with friends, fellow athletes, and the gratitude and best wishes. Spirit team for supporting our Thank you for your years of WGHS Senior Football athletes. dedication to West Grand; you will It has been one wild ride. But be missed.
Wade Jansen- escorted by parents Wade and Candy Jansen. Wade’s words to his family: “I’m thankful for how hardworking, caring, and understanding you have been.”
Omar Dominguez- escorted by parents Mayra and Omar and sisters Karina and Victoria Dominguez. Omar’s words to his family: “Thank you for supporting me and pushing me towards success every single day. Everything I do, I do for you guys. I hope I make you guys proud, los quiero mucho. I love you all!”
Jesus Dominguez- escorted by parents Shavanh and Luis Dominguez and siblings Divina and Luis. Jesus has this message for his parents. “My parents have always been my biggest supporters and have given me the freedom to find myself and pursue all of my passions. Although they do not always agree with some of my decisions they will always be my biggest fans. Love you guys.”
Jacob Murphy - escorted by parents Ruth and Jeremy Nixon.
Tanner Brumley- escorted by his grandmother Renee and mom Lisa. Page 14 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET West Grand Girls soar at hometown meet
photos by Kim Cameron Freshman Olivia Stefanik (Above) was just one of the West Grand Tracksters to compete in the West Grand Pole Vault Meet on Tuesday, May 25. 10 teams participated in the event, including West Grand High School. Competing on their home field, Kremmling’s student-athletes demonstrated strength and agility that would make any fans proud.
photos by Kim Cameron Senior Iliana Castillo competes at the West Grand Pole Vault Meet.
Freshman Lillian Hufford. Page 15 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET
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West Grand Tracksters make good time by Coach Chris Brown The girls finished 8th of 14 teams and the boys 5th. The West Grand Tracksters In the toughest meet of the year, competed in two meets last week with at Coal Ridge with 21 mostly 3A- exciting results as we reached the 4A teams, the Mustangs had some midpoint to the regular season. outstanding performances starting First, on Tuesday they went to with Austin Schake scoring in all four Edwards to compete in the Huskey. The of his events. He was 7th in the 110 meet was delayed for over an hour late high hurdles (17.68), 7th in his first in the day due to lighting, but when the ever open 400 (55.05) and had amazing meet resumed Joy Hast ran a solid race anchor efforts in two scoring relays. to place 3rd in 3200 in 13:37.5. She also The three relays continued to bring added a 4th in the 1600 to complete a their times down as all three are 7th top performance. or better right now in 2A. The five Other individual girls scoring were members that run are Austin, Levi photo by Kim Cameron Audree Miller-4th in the high jump, Edson, Wyatt Howell, Rene and Omar Galen Wilkinson and Olivia Stefanik take turns over the bar at Tuesday’s Maddy Probst-5th in the shot, and Dominguez. The 4X400 is less than West Grand Pole Vault Meet at which 10 schools participated. in the pole vault Olivia Stefanik-4th one second behind the top time in the and Lillian Hufford-6th. The 4X200 state, running a pr 3:43.29. was 2nd and the 4X100 was 4th when Scoring for the girls with pr’s Maddy and Olivia were joined by Iliana were Joy Hast (13:26) in the 3200 that Casstillo and Sage Lechman. included a strong kick to take 2nd and On the boys side, Galen Wilkinson Olivia Stefanik 7-3 in the PV for 6th. won the pole vault with a jump of This week the team travels to the 9-3 and Austin Schake won the 110 plains to compete in the Weld Central hurdles at 17.67. Also scoring was Rebel meet. There they will see a dozen Ollie Bergman-3rd in the PV and 4th teams they haven’t seen yet and will in the triple jump, Alejandro-4th in the have a better chance for top finishes. 100 hurdles and 5th in the shot, Levi There are only two meets before the Edson was 6th in the 200, while Rene WSL meet in Junction. Dominguez took 8th. Galen added a 7th in the 1600 and Kai Edson took 7th in the PV. District starts superintendent search Enrollment Starts Now The West Grand School District • Demonstrates sound organization posted for an open superintendent and management skills position last week, officially beginning for the 2021/2022 the search for new education and The posting indicates a salary administrative leadership for range of $100,000 - $115,000, plus the 2021-2022 school year. benefits, similar to details in the The position calls for contracted agreement between the School Year a candidate who: District and outgoing Superintendent • Values input and is collaborative, Dr. Darrin Peppard, who agreed to open, and approachable separate from the District in what • Demonstrates excellent was called a mutual decision, “based communication and on philosophical differences. facilitation skills Peppard remains on, working • Maintains high visibility in remotely until June 30, at or the schools and community before which time he will be • Makes tough decisions with paid out over $113,000. consistency and follows through The Board of Education is hoping • Has a wide range of experience, to have a candidate hired and ready including teaching and to begin by July 1, ensuring that • Infant, Toddler and Preschool Programs administration in K-12 education there is no gap in leadership and that • Possesses strong maximum preparedness is allowed by the start of the fall semester. ● Full Day and Half Day instructional skills • Exhibits enthusiasm and But “there will be no rushing to is a positive leader who hire,” assures Board Chair Shawn For more information about the programs, please visit our is a team builder Lechman. “We want to make sure we hire the right person. It’s a lot easier to • Sets realistic expectations to website: move forward with the right person. build a common vision and https://www.wgsd.us/west-grand-early-childhood-center- establish district goals Lechman indicates that the intent is to have the community involved in • Understands the use of 73818229 the search process with--potentially-- technology and values blended three panel interviews for finalists in instructional strategies To enroll please contact: which they would come face-to-face • Has a thorough understanding with administrators and teachers, the of school finance with School Board, and the community. Rhonda Ilgner, Director of WGECC experience in building budgets (970)724-0271 or [email protected] and obtaining grants Page 18 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET
photo by Emmylou Harmon 2020-2021 West Grand Spirit Team - (L to R) Ashlyn Eisenman, Sage Lechman, Lily Butler, Rachel Williams, Ximina Rodriguez-Ramos, Tiffany Padia-Luttrell, Morgan Monk, Isabella Galindo, Cora Farley, Audree Miller, and Coach Kendra Holmes. (Not pictured: Nevaeh Brubley, Itzel Rodriguez, Eleanore Poindexter, and Wendy Eller.) Spirit Awards presented to winning team Members of West Grand High Rachel Williams, Ashlyn Isabella Galindo, and Tiffany Cora Farley received a special School’s State Champion Spirit Eisenman, Nevaeh Brubley, Itzel Padia-Luttrell all lettered for pom. Coaches Award for the Most Team were recently recognized Rodriguez, Ximena Rodriguez- Special awards were Well-Rounded Spirit Athlete. in a special award ceremony. Ramos, Morgan Monk, Cora Farley, also presented. Coach Kendra Holmes expressed Senior Tiffany Padia-Luttrell was Sage Lechman, Lily Butler, Audree Ashlyn Eisenman was pride in each of the student athletes awarded an All-State certificate. Miller, Isabella Galindo, and Tiffany named Rookie of the Year. and said that she would miss the Senior Isabella Galindo Padia-Luttrell all lettered for cheer. Morgan Monk was awarded graduating Padia-Luttrell and Galindo. received the All Elite Team award Eleanore Poindexter, Ashlyn Most Improved Dancer. But she looks forward to seeing from CHSAA (the Colorado High Eisenman, Wendy Eller, Itzel Sage Lechman was awarded what next year’s team will achieve. School Activities Association). Rodriguez, Ximena Rodriguez- as Most Improved Cheer. Ramos, Morgan Monk, Cora Farley, F d Drive hosted by Middle Park 4-H Council
Drop-off food at the Kremmling Mercantile or Big Shooters from May 21-28!
4-H Council members will be collecting in person at the Mercantile on May 28 from 2-6 p.m. Questions or need more info? Call 970-724-3436! Page 19 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET
West Grand Activity Schedule Thursday, May 27 • 6 p.m. Blacklight Volleyball @ • WGHS Greenhouse sale K-8 bldg • 8:30 a.m. Senior-Kinder + First Graders Graduation Walk Wednesday, June 2 • 9 a.m. Middle School Town • 12:20 p.m. High School Clean-up Overflow (Christian Youth • 12:50 p.m. Second Grade Zoo Group) Lunch Downstairs in Projects the Bumgarner Bldg. Grades • 1 p.m. Middle School Dance 9-12 are welcome. • 6:30 p.m. Overflow (Christian • 1 p.m. Elementary Library Youth Group) at Dave and Visits Deb’s house on the Trough • 4:30 p.m. CDLS Student Extra Road. Students in grades 6-12 Support for 6-12th Grade, are welcome. Contact Dave @ Mr. Reimer’s Room - With (970)531-1748 Colorado Aerolab • 6:30 p.m. HS Volleyball End-of- Year Awards Thursday, June 3 Friday, May 28 • LAST DAY OF SCHOOL -- • WGHS Greenhouse sale WHOOO HOOO!!! Kremmling Days Royalty Announced • 10 a.m. HS Track meet @ Weld County SAVE THE DATE Please congratulate the following Congratulations go out to: • 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Headwaters seniors who were chosen to represent River Journey Kid’s Science June 6 and June 27- Bits-n- West Grand as the Royalty for Omar Dominguez -the King Lab. Ages 4-13 FREE. Limit 30. Spurs Gymkhana Kremmling Days on June 19 and 20! Emma Daly - the Queen https://headwatersriverjourney. Kremmling Fair Royalty members were Isabella Galindo - Attendant com/events/kids-science- Grounds 11 a.m. Entries nominated by the high school staff Alejandro Castañon - Attendant learning-lab on the criteria of being outstanding begin earlier Info: (970)531-0247 in the areas of academics, extra- Saturday, May 29 curricular activities, personality, volunteer time, and leadership. • WGHS Graduation June 9 - July 21 4-H Summer Day Camps Ages 5-18 All Day or Morning 2021 West Grand Hall of Fame Announced Sunday, May 30 Only contact jfrawley@ co.grand.co.us In a year with much discord and he started a successful insurance Monday, May 31 disconnect, we wanted to engage company. He was a lifelong rancher • No School - Memorial Day June 21-24 Vacation Bible our community through celebrating and sat on many Ag-related boards. School at the Gore Range and recognizing our alumni and • WGHS Greenhouse sale Peg Hinman Toft was a Baptist Church contributors to our school district. graduate of Arizona State The West Grand Hall of Fame University. She served as Mayor Tuesday, June 1 June 30-July 2 - West Coast seeks to honor individuals and/or of Kremmling for 16 years and • 11:15 a.m. Kremmling Outdoor Volleyball Camp groups of people in the following was a “promoter extraordinaire” and Virtual Storytime @ Doc Ages 5-18 categories: Distinguished Alumni, of anything Kremmling. Ceriani Park. Call (970) 724-9228 RSVP 970-531-0758 Athlete/Activity Participant or Team, Mrs. Toft was a lifelong or visit https://gcldco.evanced. and Contributor/Coach/Sponsor. participant in fair and rodeo, info/Signup for more information. July 10 & 11 - Elevation Festival The West Grand Hall of Fame in Middle Park and across the Committee is proud to announce country. And she provided 20 the first class with five members, years of hospitality as owner of all WGHS graduates with multi- Kremmling’s Wagon restaurant. generation ties to the community. Allan “Bud” Dietrich is Here is a peek into the lives of an inventor, engineer, and these extraordinary people, with business owner. He is founder more to come before the Hall- of Nisus Corporation, one of of-Fame Weekend, planned in the leaders in pest management, conjunction with Homecoming including wood protection. activities, September 17-18, 2021. Mr. Dietrich is a creative Doctor John Colburn mind, even building large graduated at the top of his class sculpture from found things. from Colorado State University’s Michael Gallagher, PhD, School of Veterinary Medicine. is a researcher, scientist, and Dr. Colburn served generously lecturer, having earned advanced Grand County for over 50 years, degrees in computer science and contributing to the County, the engineering physics from the Middle Park Fair & Rodeo, 4-H. University of Colorado-Boulder. Monday, May 31 Duane Scholl graduated Dr. Gallagher works in the No School. Happy Memorial Day!! from Colorado State University, field of atmospheric research and going on to earn his master’s recently served as a member of Tuesday, June 1 - Thursday, June 3 degree in Mathematics from the “largest polar expedition ever,” Oregon State University. studying the Arctic climate system. Chef’s Choice Mr. Scholl was a longtime teacher in Grand County schools and WG printed menu sponsored by United Business Bank coached wrestling. Upon retiring, Page 20 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET
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KREM FEDEX 1505 Tyler Avenue Kremmling, CO 80459 Page 21 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Fanning discusses Home Health & Hospice provides Home Health and Hospice These are vital services for those services has to be able to provide people. However, that number is the same level and type of care in not enough for an agency to break ALL of the communities where even. In fact, each year, the past they are licensed to provide Home Health and Hospice agencies that care. This means that the serving Grand County experience agency that wants to expand to a loss between $100,000 and Grand County has to be able to $150,000 per year. This large provide the same level of care annual loss, combined with all the in Grand County as in Denver restrictions, makes it difficult for or as in Summit County. any agency to want to commit to Also, reimbursement rates are providing services in our county. extremely low and do not cover Grand County Rural Health the cost of licensed care staff, such Network and Middle Park Health as the nurses and therapists. And are working diligently on this issue. reimbursement rates are slated We are committed to finding a to be reduced even more July 1, solution now for our community 2021. Additionally, agencies are members desperately needing not reimbursed for their drive time these services. And we are to and from the homes, as well as committed to creating a long- mileage. In urban areas, Home term, sustainable solution for our Health and Hospice agencies can community so we are not in this see several patients at once in same predicament in 5 years. retirement communities or senior We know there are many living homes. This is a clear people interested in being a part disadvantage for rural communities of the solution. We do plan on where staff have to see patients working with all of you, but are in Winter Park, Grand Lake and photo by Cristian Newman via Unsplash not yet at the point of being ready Kremmling all in the same day. to pull the community together. Home Health and Hospice services are conspicuously missing from Another disadvantage for rural If you are interested, please Grand County. But fi nding a solution means navigating complex communities is the overall low sign up here: https://www. regulations, low reimbursement or pay for care providers, and population population. Our Home Health surveymonkey.com/r/HH-Hospice number games. and Hospice agencies typically see 120-140 people per year. by Jen Fanning Northwest Colorado Health Executive Director announced to its partners in late Grand County Rural September 2020 that they would Health Network cease providing Home Health and Hospice Services in Grand Grand County desperately County effective November 15, needs home health and hospice 2020. The Grand County Rural services, yet these are glaringly Health Network and Middle Park missing. In the past 5 years, Grand Health have worked since then County has seen the provider of with several partners to identify these services change in 2016, and a workable solution and get our then disappear entirely in fall 2020. community these vital services Home Health and Hospice as soon as possible. We have are services that include licensed outreached to many licensed Home care services such as nursing, Health and Hospice agencies in occupational and physical therapy the state to expand their services Remembering those services in your home. Home to Grand County. We believe Health services are primarily used we have identified one that is who gave all. for recovery from hospital visits interested and able to expand. Flowers by Marcia and surgeries including wound Unfortunately, the issue is care, medication distribution, etc. complicated and is not as easy has special ways These services are also vital for of a fix as just expanding. Home to remember home-bound individuals with Health and Hospice are some of ongoing medical needs, including the most regulated sectors in health our loved ones. people who are physically and care. This means the strict rules developmentally disabled, elderly, and regulations create unintended Stop by to see her and those with chronic medical barriers to implementing these custom ideas. needs. Hospice is palliative programs, especially in rural care for people at the end of communities. The very rules that life, meaning these important are intended to protect the home- services provide medical care to bound and terminally ill patients someone with a terminal illness often make it more difficult to and help them live as well as provide the care than not. possible for as long as possible. For example, an agency that 970-724-1185 Page 22 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET
Sportsmen host shoot - June 6 Women’s Basics of Pistol Shooting Join the Blue Valley Sportsman’s Club for a spring shoot on Sunday, Join the Granby Recreation Department and the Crooked Creek June 6. Events will include 100-yard rifle, 200-yard rifle, trap shoot, and Trap Club for a pistol shooting class specifically for women. The class kids event. All sighting-in to be done by 10:00 am. will take place at the Crooked Creek Trap Club on June 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The cost is $125. Guns and Ammo are provided. Ear and Eat before you come! No food will be served at the shoot. eye protection is required: some available at class. Participants need The Club is located at mile post 128.1 on Highway 9, approximately 11 a hat with a brim (baseball). No low cut tops; brass is hot! Register miles south of Kremmling. by calling the Granby Recreation Department at 970-887-3961. Vacation Bible School returns in June Roping Club begins June 1 The Gore Range Baptist Church in Kremmling will host Vacation Bible The Middle Park Roping Club is getting ready to start! The season School 2021 at the church, located at 1117 Jackson Avenue, behind the high is June 1 to September 30 with roping nights on Tuesday and Thursday school. This year’s theme is: The Rocky Railway, Jesus’ power pulls us nights. There will also be some member-only ropings. For more through. information, follow the Middle Park Roping Club Facebook page or call All children 4-years through 5th grade are invited to attend. 970-389-3000. The free camp will be held the week of June 21 - June 25, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more information, contact 970-531-0023. Flying Heels Rodeo packs Kremmling Softball Returns summer with fun The Flying Heels Rodeo will return with their open rodeo at 7:00 pm Captain’s Meeting June 4 on June 5 at the Flying Heels Arena in Granby. Kremmling adult softball will be starting June 9. A captain’s meeting Events will include bull riding, pole bending, team roping, breakaway will be at the Grand Old West June 4 at 6pm. Call Dillon Willson with racing, and barrel racing. Admission is $15 for adults; $5 will be donated questions 970-531-1597. to East Troublesome Fire Victims. Kids 6-12 and seniors are $5. Military is free. Parking is free. Open Rodeo will take place every Saturday, June 5 - July 31. Junior Money 101 - June 2 Rodeo will start July 10. Fireworks on July 3. Join Rudy Garcia, of Five Rings Financial, as he hosts Money For more info or to volunteer, call 970-531-5465 or go to GranbyRodeo. “101” and treats you to a dinner as you learn how to grow and protect com. your money for college funding, retirement planing, or simply wealth accumulation - with money you never knew you had. Aviation Museum Opens June 4 The free event is Wednesday, June 2 at the Kremmling Chamber at 6:30 p.m. The Grand County Historical Association Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum will open for visitors on June 4. Located at Granby/ Grand County Airport in the historic Rocky Mountain Airways airline Middle Park Health terminal at 1023 CR 610, it opens for visitors and interested locals at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday and Saturday all summer long, beginning is now offering Drive Up COVID Testing June 4, 2021. Free and family-friendly and staffed with local volunteers. www.GrandCountyHistory.org
Mobile Food Pantry MPH COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Landing Page Scan with your phone to schedule your appointment! The Mountain Family Center is sponsoring a mobile food pantry that will be in Kremmling the second Wednesday of each month, through
the summer. New! Schedule your vaccine appointment online Look for them on June 9. They will make four stops in town: COVID Vaccines Available for those 18 and older 10:30-11:00 am: River Ranch at 10th & Park Ave. 11:30-12:30 pm: Silver Spruce Apartments 1:00-2:00 pm: Eagles Nest Trailers Middle Park Health is offering drive-through vaccination clinics https://www.middleparkhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine/ 2:30-3:30 pm: MFC Kremmling Food Pantry (behind High School) Tuesday, Wednesday in Granby- River Run 1051 Summit Trail Granby www.mountainfamilycenter.org or 970-557-3186 Fridays - Kremmling – Fair Grounds 210 11th St Kremmling
Register today at www.middleparkhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine [email protected] Greg Bayda orMPH using COVID-19 the Vaccine QR Clinic code Landing below Page 970-887-2529 MPLET PO Box 2208 Scan with your phone to schedule your appointment! Fax: 725-3537 O “Everything E Granby, CO 80446 C in Building” CONSTRUCTION Est. 1972
Specializing in: (w/own crews!) https://www.middleparkhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine/ *Per the manufacture, the Moderna vaccine is not suitable for anyone under 18. • Custom Homes, Additions, • Log Restoration - Exterior & *MPH will continue to hold the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics as long as we continue to receive vaccines. Remodeling & Commercial Work Interior Finishes • Conventional Framing & Log • ICF Homes & Foundations MIDDLE PARK HEALTH Winter Park | Fraser | Granby | Grand Lake | Kremmling | Walden Homes • ICF Safe & Fire rooms / Bunkers 970.724.3442 | MiddleParkHealth.org Keeping Life Grand • Decks, Kitchens & Baths • Everything - Concrete to Finish ER locations open 24/7 | Clinic locations open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (varies by location) | Weekend hours available at some locations • Chicken Coops Work (subcontracting available) MIDDLE PARK HEALTH www.CCinGrandCo.com Keeping Life Grand Page 23 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET
Obituary Celebration of Life Mark B. Curry 1924-2021 Allen D. his outstanding work on September “Bud” Tillotson 3, 1992. He later retired to Buena A celebration of the wonderful Vista to enjoy gardening, cooking life of Allen D. “Bud Tillotson and time with his family. (October 29, 1933 - December 27, Mark found love again later 2020) will be held on Saturday, June in life when he reconnected with 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the 50-50 Ranch Rebecca “Peg” Wright at a class in Granby, Colorado. reunion, adding a stepson and Everyone is invited to gather stepdaughter and their families. and share favorite memories and He spent seven years with her until stories, laugh, cry, and remember she passed away April 15th, 2000. a wonderful person who will be He married Velva Rathbun on greatly missed. July 10th, 2002, adding two more stepsons and their families. They spent winters at Tonto Basin AZ and summers in Nathrop, CO. In Loving memory of Mark Mark enjoyed his family and B. Curry, Jr., 96, of Payson, extended families, many friends, Arizona, who passed away and took many trips across the on January 14th, 2021. country to visit them. His hobbies LAST TIME 'ROUND included fishing, playing cards, Born on September 6th, 1924 his brothers’ kids’ and grandkids’ at the Sheephorn Ranch in Radium, rodeo events, collecting artifacts, THRIFT SHOP Colorado to Mark B. Curry, Sr. bird watching, and gardening. and Helen Curry, Mark had an Mark is survived by his wife, interest in helping others and Velva Curr,y and four children, aspired to be a Veterinarian after Debra Pierce-McMurray (Bob), graduating from Kremmling High Butte, MT., Vickie Roberts (Ron), School. His plans were cut short Butte, MT., Mark R. Curry after his father became ill and he of Cotapaxi, Co. and Gwen returned home to help on the ranch. Musselman of Tucson, AZ., On December 28th, 1952 he Stepdaughter Tanny Cooper (Tom) married Beverly Ann Coffee. of Canon City, Co., daughter- SHOP WITH US They had four children, and he in-law Connie Wright, Stepsons remained at her side for 37 years Brian Rathbun (Jennifer) of Las until her passing on June 2, 1989. Vegas, NV., Eric Rathbun (Janet) In 1962, Mark began of Brooksport IL, Brother Richard working on the Geesen Ranch Curry and his wife Marilyn Sister GET READY in Agate, Colorado and was a of Hotchkiss, Co. and sister-in- pioneer in the cattle industry. laws Dorothy Lewing and Patty He was the first to breed and Curry, Brother-in-laws Wilbur bring the limousine cattle Vincent, Joe Rice (Linda), Sister- FOR SUMMER! lineage to North America in in-laws Norma Flynn and Roberta 1968 and a live calf in 1969. Meyer (LeRoy), 17 grandchildren, During this time he also 35 great grandchildren and 2 started the 4-H club, serving as great great grandchildren and a leader in the livestock area and numerous nieces and nephews. a coach to the youth livestock He was preceded in death judging team of Elbert County. by his parents, Mark and Helen Moving to Fairplay in 1969, Curry, brothers Frank Curry and Mark continued ranching on the Harold Curry, and wives Beverly McNulty Charolais Ranch and Ann Curry and Peg Wright. remained an active leader in 4-H. Services to be held June 10AM-3PM In 1972, Mark became a 9th, 2021 at 10:30am at 116 Monday-Friday State Water Commissioner of 3rd Street, Kremmling CO Colorado, receiving an award for 80459. A lunch will follow. Saturday 10AM-2PM 970-724-2912 On the east side of Kremmling Town Square Page 24 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Tails & Tales:Summer Reading is here! and pandemics a rest; now you have an upbeat topic you can discuss with friends, relatives, and even strangers. 4. Library programs are free and will help ease you into seeing people again, safely. Storytimes: “Critter Colors & Camouflage” with Rocky Mountain Nation Park, “Tall Tales of the West,” by Tallie Gray “Winding River Resort Field Trip,” Director of Library Resources “Tales of Comets with Emmylou,” “Rocky Mountain Puppets” and June 1 is the Kickoff to GCLD’s other events can be found on www. Use Flipster and OverDrive to choose from over 1,000 magazines. Summer Reading Program gcld.org under the tab “Programs,” Download and enjoy! some with virtual accessibility. The best part of any summer 5. Reading challenges are adorable animals from washcloths, Each participant from 0-18 years of is Grand County Library available for all ages. Participating Animal Tracks Checklists, and age who completes the program will District’s (GCLD) Summer in the SRP and completing adorable outdoor and hiking scavenger hunts. win a day-pass donated by either the Reading Program (SRP)! animal-themed reading logs helps Learn and play while getting out in YMCA of the Rockies (Ages 0-Grade Are you thinking, “No way?” keep students from suffering our beautiful county, which attracts 5) or by the Winter Park Resort Let me convince you. significant summer learning loss. people from around the world (and, we (teens). An inflatable stand-up paddle Parents, teachers, students and all live here)! And it’s SUMMER! Smile! board (grand prize for teen category) 1. First up, all five GCLD and two inflatable kayaks (in the libraries are open to their full pre- involved in education will sigh with 9. Play Tails & Tales Summer relief when kids participate in SRP! Reading Bingo for adults. With bingo adult bingo category - two winners pandemic hours as of Memorial will be chosen) are also on the line. Day weekend, each with one day 6. Join the SRP and read boxes like “Take an Animal Photo,” anything you desire! No tests. We “Read a Tale of your Favorite Tail,” There will be a variety of additional open until 7 pm. This has to put a prize drawings in each branch! smile on your face! Even if your hope you enjoy the book, magazine, and “Watch a DVD based on a Classic mouth is covered by a mask, we can kit, game, launchpad, or online Animal Book,” you’ll certainly GCLD’s Summer Reading still see joy sparkle in your eyes. resource. If not, return the item(s) remember that this article told you Program is the best part of summer. and check out something else you that GCLD’s SRP is the best part of Try it. You have nothing to lose, 2. Sign-up for the SRP at your summer, and you’ll hopefully agree. only lots to gain, including great local library starting June 1, 2021. may like better. No receipt needed. 7. Since the SRP theme is Tails 10. Still on the fence? We’re not prizes, a desire to share fantastic Visit www.gcld.org for hours of reads with others, and getting operation, then come in to see all and Tales, you may want to venture shy about resorting to bribery. We to the Denver Zoo, the Butterfly have great prizes for children, teens, outside for wonderful programs of the great displays and new items and activities, all free. ordered with you in mind. You’re Pavilion, or the Museum of Nature and adults who complete the Summer sure to “ooh” and “ahh” and thank and Science to explore fascinating Reading Program by July 31, 2021. your lucky stars that we have such exhibits! Admission is free when amazing libraries in Grand County! you make an online reservation 3. Across the USA, this year’s using GCLD’s Access Grand Library SRP theme is Tails and Tales, which Pass Program and your library card. is fun, interesting, and broad enough Some passes allow four or even to encompass all genres, interests, and seven people! Free! This has got to reading levels. We have lists of books thrill you and your bank account. and DVDs to help you choose titles 8. Librarians are planning to check out. Give talks of politics awesome activities, including making Historical Hindsights provided by the Grand County Historical Association
The fi rst cabins built at Ute Park Resort in the Williams Fork area south of Parshall. Taken in 1911. Page 25 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET
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Work for Colorado Parks and Wildlife Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator Positions Available at Green Mountain, Williams Fork, Granby, Grand Lake & Shadow Mountain $14.00 / Hour Send Resume to [email protected]
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Bone In based on e perience.Sugardale Bone-In Hams Rib Eye Roast GCHA is in need of a part time worker to work 10am-4pm, Fridays and Spiral Ham $2.49/lb. Saturdays during the summer. Responsibilities include collecting JOIN$7.99 OUR/lb. TEAM Butt Boneless pply in person remmlingPortion Ham Mercantile/lb. admissions, greeting visitors, and answering questions about the Chuck Roast $1.17 Norbest Turkeys Shank museum. This is a part time, seasonal position perfect for a high school Assorted Sizes Available Martin ay, remmling $3.99/lb. Portion Ham 97¢ /lb. or college student looking to earn money this summer!
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Town and Country Insurance ~ Kremmling is seeking a full-time Customer Service Representative. Excellent computer and communication skills needed. Insurance experience helpful but not necessary. If interested, call 970-724-0505.
HELP WANTED Pioneerneer Park Campground Host Wanted Economic Security Museum Attendant Eligibility Specialist Heritage Park Museum K r e m m l i n g Start date May 28, 2021 Town of Hot Sulphur Springs is looking for a summer campground host at Pioneer GCHA is in need of a part time worker to work 10am-4pm, Fridays and Park Campground. Host site provides power to your RV, water available but not at Saturdays during the summer. Responsibilities include collecting site. Campground host represents the Town of Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado and as admissions, greeting visitors, and answering questions about the museum. This is a part time, seasonal position perfect for a high school such must be courteous, welcoming, positive, professional, and have a high degree of or college student looking to earn money this summer! customer service in their interactions with users of Pioneer Park. The host is expected to inform visitors of the rules and regulations applicable to use and occupancy of the campground.
IF INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] OR CALL 970-725-3939 For more information, contact Town Clerk at (970) 725-3933 or [email protected].
West Grand Maintenance Technician is Hiring Maintenance and upkeep of owner homes as requested by an owner. Maintenance and upkeep of Lodge, Guest House, cabins and ranch structures for the HOA. • Superintendent of Schools Reports and Coordinates with Ranch Manager. Should be • District Registered Nurse well-organized and possess a “Team Player” attitude. Will assure that all ranch facilities are ready for owner / guest • Director of Technology occupancy and must possess a self-motivated work ethic. In addition, on an “as-requested” basis, the Service Technician will • High School Foreign Language Teacher provide a similar service to homeowners and lot owners with • Early Childhood Teacher direct coordination of the Ranch Manager. Responsibilities: Requirements: 5 years experience/ • Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Facilities Maintenance. background in facilities management Under Ranch Managers and maintenance. Must be proficient in • Special Education Paraprofessionals supervision, oversee all the operation of various pieces of snow maintenance and removal equipment/heavy equipment Join our West Grand Team and find your structural longevity Clean DMV record. No past criminal unctions for all facilities. history. Subject to background check Gateway to Adventure in Grand County! and drug screening. #WeAreWestGrand Must possess effective written and oral communication skills and be Computer literate. Be able to lift 50 Lbs. unassisted. Apply at: www.wgsd.us Peak Season: Monday-Friday / 8am-5pm (Could vary during special events) Saturdays and Sundays as determined by Ranch Manager. Non-Peak Season: Monday-Friday / 8am – 5pm. Allington Inn & Suites is NOW HIRING! Hiring Bonus- $300, after 30 days of employment Base Pay Submit Resumes To: All Positions- Full & Part- Time $40k-$55k [email protected] Weekdays & Weekends Available, Weekly Paychecks (salary) DOE. Applications accepted through Apply today in person at 215 W. Central www.shadow-creek.net Avenue, or call 970-724-9800. Page 28 GRAND GAZETTE May 27, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET
Dates to Remember Happy Birthdays & Anniversaries Thursday, May 27 Tyler Terryberry Tami Menhennett Thursday - May 27 Dalton Uhrich Sunday, May 30 • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7:30am, Middle Park Health Wellness Center Kellie Acord Ken Callihan Lena Wentworth • KMHD/MPH Board meeting, 6pm; info at middleparkhealth.org Elizabeth Hubbard Diana Carpenter John & Sandra • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, behind the high school Jerrika Frances Jones Amy Hester Almgren • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building Mykeaela Ann Jones Sarah Myers Tim & Tami • Janet Guthrie becomes the fi rst woman to race in the Indy 500 in 1977. Doug Richards Rynda Parrott Menhennett • Practice Com-immunity: Make plans with friends, chips, & dip for the Roy Scott Cale Smiley Dan & Debbie 2021 Indy race! Keaton Eastin Murphy Friday, May 28 Friday - May 28 Kathy Miller Monday, May 31 Thursday, June 3 • In 1830, Pres. Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act, setting the Nathan Devos Amelia Nicol Vincent Farrell stage for the Cherokee Trail of Tears & the forced displacement of about Sam Henderhan L.J Pencost Dave Jones 60,000 Native Americans from their land. Keaton Mickelson Bob & Vera Shay Rayne Pryor • Practice Com-immunity: Learn more in a documentary from the National Auztin Ramirez Andrew Taufen Park Service, found at youtu.be/hmWW5vFUnnw/.. Bill Curran Tuesday, June 1 Bill Underbrink Saturday - May 29 Tom Miller Margaret Gilbert Tami Vague • Get your suspension & alignment checked after a winter of pot-holey Mike & Mary Kati Gregory Tia Yust roads! Weimer Brad Probst = anniversary Sunday - May 30 Elsie Allingham • Practice self-care: Consider a new spring hair-do or go for a shave! Saturday, May 29 Keith & Shawn = birthday (in memory) Linnea Dulac Bohall Monday - May 31 Cody Jones Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Email • Zumba, 5:30pm; Bumgarner Building Barbara Rose Heeney [email protected] • The fi rst recorded bicycle race takes place in Paris in 1868. Deb Wood Matt & Heidi Hill to put your birthday or • Practice Com-immunity: Challenge a friend to a bike ride or other Faith Taussig anniversary on the exercise outdoors. Joanie & Dominic Wednesday, June 2 calendar or if you see a Tuesday - June 1 Branes Jenna Haynes correction or update that • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7:30am; Middle Park Health Wellness Center Kim & Pat Trout Justin Noll is needed. • Board of County Commissioners’ meeting, 8am; listen online at co.grand. co.us • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, behind the high school • 1869: Thomas Edison is granted his fi rst patent--for an electrical vote Grand Lake Memorial Day recorder. • Practice Com-immunity: Make sure your voter registration is up-to-date Parade May 31 at govotecolorado.org--many important local races take place in off -year elections. The Grand Lake Memorial Day parade will be held once again this year at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 31. The parade route will follow Grand Lake’s Main Street Wednesday - June 2 with the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Nursie’s Flagpole in the Grand Lake • Cardio Sculpting, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building Town Square following the parade. • Healthy Aging w/ Dr. Wisner, 5:30pm, MPH Wellness Center • In 1989, 100,000 citizens show up to Tiananmen Square to protect Chinese students demonstrating for democracy. Music Lessons coming to Kremmling • Practice Com-immunity: Apply for a new job as a Grand County election deputy! Go to https://www.co.grand.co.us/Jobs.aspx for more info! The Steamboat Academy of Music & Dance will be offering music lessons locally in Kremmling, beginning in June. Thursday - June 3 • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7:30am, Middle Park Health Wellness Center Teachers will come to town on Fridays and teach private lessons in the • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, behind the high school Bumgarner building between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Lessons are available • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building for voice, violin, cello, piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, and flute! • In 1943, the week-long Zoot Suit Riots start in LA after Naval servicemen Lesson spots are limited and will go fast. Reserve your lesson time now! attack Latino Youth for wearing “unpatriotic” suits in 1943. Early-bird specials happening now. Use discount code KREMMLING. • Practice Com-immunity: Ask about customs and traditions that you Call 970-716-7262. are unfamiliar with. Learn something new about your neighbors or community. West Grand Retirement Party Save the Date The West Grand community is invited to celebrate the many years of May 28 - Moff at Railroad Grand Opening, Granby dedicated teaching offered by Jane Janssen and Laura Gore during their June 11& 12 - Destruction on KTown, Monster Truck & Freestyle life-long careers in Kremmling schools. Mania Join the celebration and wish the retirees well in their next adventures June 11-13 - Hot Sulphur Days at a reception to be held June 1, 4:30 pm, in the District Board Room and Elementary Field at 715 Kinsey Ave. June 12 - B.A.S.H. fundraiser for Middle Park Medical Foundation June 18-20 Kremmling Days More Announcements on Page 22 July 4 - Fire Up the Cliff s July 10 & 11 - Elevation Festival July 23-24 - Rocky Mountain Farrier Competition August 1-8 - Middle Park Fair & Rodeo To Contact the Grand Gazette Call Kim Cameron, 970-509-0547 or 970-724-8977 August 7 - Tracy Byrd Concert hosted by the Middle Marissa Lorenz 303-818-9126 Park Fair & Rodeo e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] August 21 - Demolition Derby at the Kremmling Fairgrounds Grand Gazette, PO Box 782, 116 N. 3rd Ave, August 28 - Diamond Rio Concert Suite 1A, Kremmling, CO 80459.