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To the editor.... Colburn Family thanks for all who Jilly's closes doors with a thank you extended their help We would like to thank everyone who It was nice to know so many cared On behalf of Jilly’s, we want to considerations. Thank you to all who extended their help, vehicles and trailers and were willing to help gather and haul extend our thanks and love to the town of supported us. We are sincerely grateful to help get our pairs evacuated from our our cows and calves. Kremmling, and to Grand County. We for the many beautiful friendships we acreage near the Peak Ranch. A special have had an amazing adventure opening have made along the way. Our family thanks goes to Jeannine Jones, Sheridan The Colburn Family and running Jilly’s for the past five years. is staying in the community and we look Myer, Pat Pryor, Brian Manuel and Tim We have had much love and support forward to our further adventures in Wall. from our community, and we have felt Kremmling and Grand County. See you honored to participate in and contribute around! to many organizations and fundraisers. Stuwe We have enjoyed a special camaraderie Ken, Kendra, Jill, Andrew, with the other restaurants in Kremmling- and Galen Wilkinson, Carol chosen to be -we are all in competition to a point, but Hochstrasser, and the Amazing we are a community first! (with a capital A) crew of Jilly’s Honorflight It was difficult to make the decision to close, and there were many Arizona Korean War veteran Don Preschool aviation history adventure day thank you Stuwe was chosen to be on Honorflight Arizona on 56 children, 18 adults, 8 aviation September 4, 2018. While museum volunteers (Ann Stricklin, on this flight to Washington, Rudy Perez, Aric Kloss, Jim Hoyhtya, D.C., to honor veterans, they Bob & Carolyn Barker, Bill & Penny were escorted to and visited or Hamilton. Ken Ball, GCHA President, toured World War I Memorial, visited & took several photos.) The World War II Memorial, entire staff and children of Early Korean War Memorial, Education Center of Winter Park and Vietnam War Memorial, the Grand Kids of Fraser brought their Changing of the Guard at school vans full of eager adventurers. the Tomb of the Unknown Thank you for your support of this Soldier, Women in the U.S. important annual community aviation Military, Arlington National history education event. Cemetery, Washington National Monument, Navy Penny Hamilton Museum, Air Force Memorial, and Lincoln Memorial. Don and his wife, photo by Ann Stricklin Gert "Culbreath" Young, were former Kremmling residents. They now reside courtesy photo in Gold Canyon, Arizona. Don Stuwe Sunday Worship

photo by Kim Cameron Kremmling Chamber of Commerce Director Tara Sharp and Grand County Sheriff Brett Schroetlin enjoy the Roadkill Supper/First Responder Appreciation dinner. While at the dinner, Schroetlin continued to monitor the Silver Creek Fire and the fire along County Road 3. Page 3 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018 Kremmling Police Department receives new equipment from SHIELD616 Officers with Kremmling Police enforcement officers, on our backs, Department (KPD) were given new that gave the ultimate sacrifice for active shooter and tactical gear in a all of us. We rode because we believe SHIELD616 ceremony on September in providing first responders with 6 at the Faith Tabernacle Church in the gear they need when they go Kremmling. into an active shooter situation. We SHIELD616 is non-profit believe in SHIELD616." Katalin first organization formed to equip first proposed the idea of a bike ride as a responders and to create a group who fundraiser for SHIELD616 and also supports their officers through prayer was one who completed the 352 mile and encouragement. The founder of trek. SHIELD616, Jake Skifstad, knows the Each cyclist was encouraged to importance of both. As a Colorado have at least $1000 in sponsorships to Springs police officer, he held participate in the Shield 616 ride, and specialized jobs with the Major Accident the money earned went directly to the Unit, Crowd Control Riot Team, and purchase of the officer equipment. with the SWAT team. “SHIELD616 was a gift from He was involved in the active God. As the new chief for this shooter situation at New Life Church in department, this could not have come photo by Kim Cameron 2007 and the Planned Parenthood active at a better time. When departmental shooter in 2015. SHIELD616 Founder Jake Skifstad, Officer Jared Sralla, Chief Jamie Lucas, budgets continue to tighten and the The name for SHIELD616 was Sergeant Todd Willson, Officer Mike Minhas, bike fundraising organizer Cary need for this equipment increases, inspired by Skifstad’s reading of Katalin. small departments have a difficult Ephesians 6:16, “Take up the shield of time getting funding for this type of faith, with which you can extinguish all equipment. I cannot thank SHIELD616 the flaming arrows of the evil one.” pouches for whatever officers may need equipment gives them and their families enough for providing our officers with in an emergency situation. Skifstad a sense of security.” As the gear – a ballistic helmet, this life saving equipment so that we advised of emergency situations, “You plate carrier vest, light weight rifle rate He commented on the presentation, can continue to protect the lives of the will be stressed and forget things.” He armor, and a gunshot wound trauma kit “When I received the equipment in this innocent and ourselves,” said Kremmling reminded them to think of extra radio - was presented to the KPD, Skifstad special way, it meant that I mattered. Police Chief Jamie Lucas. batteries and whatever they might need remarked, “I want this gear to embolden Gave me a few tears, I won’t lie. It was a For more information about Shield if they were under a table for eight hours. you to make that hard step to open the very special moment.” 616, visit www.shield.org. door. I want you to know that you have Officer Jared Sralla initially Cary Katalin commented, “We the best gear out there… We have the reached out to Shield 616 after hearing spent four days riding from Wyoming to best of the law enforcement and you the organization mentioned on TV, “I New Mexico with the names of 10 law deserve the best of the best.” looked them up and found out that they give away much needed gear for law “We can’t hesitate,” recalled Skifstad enforcement and are Christian based. I of his own experience arriving at the wasn’t sure how it all worked, but I know shooting at Planned Parenthood. “I we (KPD) have a huge need for advanced remember how terrified I was opening gear.” New exciting clothing the door.” He added, “What people may not He praised the officers for their understand is that our bullet proof vests, for fall have arrived at important job and said the officers would are not even rated for all pistol rounds and be supported and protected in prayer by do almost nothing for rifle rounds. This the 16 cyclists who participated in the gear will help give us the protection we bike ride to raise funds for the equipment. need to better protect this community.” The total gift for the KPD was valued at $6,000 ($1500 per officer) and will be Sergeant Todd Willson, who has updated again in five years at no charge been with the KPD for 24 years agreed, New jewelry too! to the department. “When you put on any equipment, I think it prepares your mind for battle The inside of the vest carries the or any type of situation. Since most Ephesians 6:16 verse and includes extra officers run towards gunfire I think the West Grand to host first ever cross country meet Sept 22 road closures expected Road closures are expected on County Road 22 in two places, for a cross country meet on one halfway between the two cattle Saturday, September 22. It will guards, and the second at the cattle be the first time Kremmling has guard near Jackson Avenue and CR 22. hosted a cross country meet. Drivers are encouraged to slow down West Grand High School has been as they cross these two places on CR working with the Kremmling Police 22, as high school and middle school Department and the Department runners will be competing in this area. of Public Works to determine Any further questions can necessary road closures for the be answered by contacting the course. Drivers are encouraged Kremmling Police Department and/ to detour around the race area. or the West Grand High School. Jackson Avenue will be closed Everyone is encouraged to come from Central Avenue to 21st Avenue watch the first home cross country from approximately 9:45 a.m. to 1 meet in West Grand’s History! p.m. There will also be road crossings 970-724-1185 |202 PARK AVE, KREMMLING Page 4 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018 Irrigating with reuse water begins at cemetery by Rich Rosene to provide the multi-year Communities Grant program within Sanitation District Manager water to irrigate, project of the Colorado Department of Public either town installing Health and Environment (CDPHE) to The Kremmling Sanitation water or reuse over 500 cover the $1.79 million cost the project. District recently started irrigating the water, with no Bio-Domes The district received an additional Kremmling Cemetery with reuse water. chance of a cross in two of grant from DOLA to help fund the Reuse water is wastewater that has been connection. its lagoons installation of the floating disk covers treated to meet the safety standards for The cemetery’s and install- on all four of the treatment ponds. irrigation use. The use of reuse water sprinkler system ing floating These disks will help to retain heat in will take some of the pressure off of the will run during disk covers the water to improve treatment when town’s water treatment plant during the the early morning on all four the very cold water temperatures critical irrigation season. The district hours for the treatment arrive each winter and will prevent the and town plan to expand irrigation most effective l a g o o n s . growth of algae in the summer. with reuse water to the town square watering of the The Bio- The district has two full time next sum-mer. The long term plan is grass. Domes employees, Jeremy Bock and Pat Etler, to run reuse pipelines to Ceriani Park The reuse treat the a summer seasonal worker, and a part and the Red Mountain sports complex. water is wastewater time district manager, Rich Rosene. The cemetery is now posted with disinfected with very effec- The staff is responsible for operating purple signs that indicate that reuse chlorine as it is tively and the treatment plant, collection system, water is being applied. The signs are delivered into allows for and reuse system to CDPHE permit part of a nationwide system of marking the distribution photo by Jake Cameron the district standards. reuse water facilities with purple. The pipeline. The to store the The sanitation district’s usage fees distribution pipes that were installed in district is treated wa- are included on the monthly bill from the ground are colored purple and the required to test the reuse water weekly ter in its two storage lagoons as reuse the town, but it is a separate entity with various purple hydrants through town for any pathogens and for suspended water for irrigation purposes. its own board of directors. If you want are connected to the reuse distribution solids. Due to the strict reuse water The district received two large grants additional information on the district, system. quality standards of the Colorado from the Energy and Mineral Impact its office is located in the town hall and The district’s reuse system is Department of Public Health and Fund of the Colorado Department of can be contacted 724-3249. completely independent of the town’s Environment (CDPHE), the district Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Small drinking water system. The sprinkler had to get its wastewater treatment system at the cemetery has a physical process upgraded prior to providing disconnect that only allows one system the reuse water. The District recently completed its

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103 Park Ave., Kremmling | 970-724-1271 Mon-Fri 7am-7pm | Sat 8am-5pm | Sun 9am - 4pm Page 5 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018 More remains found near Chimney Rock after skull found on Carter Mountain On Sunday, September 16 hunters It was later reported, other bones and in the vicinity of Chimney Rock found a glove were recovered higher on Carter some skeletal remains that are believed Mountain from the original site, but the to be human. There was also a backpack body remained missing. and other belongings found with the The Grand County Sheriff’s bones. Department believes the two findings Incidentally, this finding follows the are related. discovery of a human skull approximately The remains are believed to belong to 2070 yards away on Carter Mountain by a missing person who disappeared nearly an area rancher gathering cows. a decade ago and never found. “I was up 10,200 feet on Carter Lieutenant Daniel Mayer with the Mountain when I first saw it,” said the sheriff’s office admitted, “The next rancher who located the skull and marked challenge will be if the skull is not related it on a GPS locating system, On X. He to the bones.” took a picture of the skull to show the Brenda Bock, the Grand County authorities, and was then able to direct the Coroner, says the skull and the bones Health Happens Here Grand County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s will be taken to an anthropologist who Offices to where the skull was located. will confirm the gender, nationality, and Middle Park Health is proud to serve as the premiere “There was lightning and I wanted to get age of the remains. The case will remain comprehensive medical provider in our community. off the mountain,” said the rancher who active under the Grand County Coroner’s wished to remain anonymous, “I didn’t Office. Winter Park Fraser touch a thing.” 47 Cooper Creek Way 45 County Rd 804 Suite 140 Winter Park Fraser 970.887.5839 970.887.5850 Urgent Care Physical Therapy Family Practice Clinic CUSTOMER APPRECIATION LUNCH! Pediatrics Kremmling Laboratory 214 South 4th Street X-Ray Kremmling 970.724.3442 Granby Emergency Medicine 1000 Granby Park Drive South Urgent Care Granby Family Practice Clinic 970.887.5800 Rehabilitation Services Laboratory Emergency Medicine Radiology/Imaging KREMMLING OFFICE Urgent Care Extended Care/Hospice Family Practice Clinic Inpatient Pediatrics Social Services Specialty Clinic FRIDAY Surgical Services Walden Rehabilitation Services 350 McKinley Street SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 Laboratory Walden Radiology/Imaging 970.725.4255 11AM
2PM Inpatient Family Practice Clinic Social Services Laboratory X-Ray Middle Park Medical Center has provided healthcare to Grand County for over 80 years. We understand, respect and value our community, PLEASE JOIN our people, the care needed and the quality expected. US FOR Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to serve you for decades. We are proud to be HOT DOGS & your hometown medical provider. HAMBURGERS MIDDLE PARK HEALTH Keeping Life Grand Winter Park | Granby | Kremmling | Walden 970.724.3442 | MiddleParkHealth.org LOAN OFFICERS WILL BE ON SITE FOR LOAN INQUIRIES. 100 W. PARK AVENUE  KREMMLING, CO 80459  970.724.9445 Page 6 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018 Art explodes across Grand County by Tracy Navarrete There's a new vibe, an excitement, a "yes we can" attitude from Grand County artists and small business owners. Slowly, Grand County is starting to realize what towns and cities all across the country have experienced. Vibrant art scenes, and interactive activities attract visitors and locals alike to the area. It brings patrons to existing courtesy photo restaurants and businesses and spurs the growth of new A quilt block, purchased by an anonymous donor, hangs outside Town Hall ones. in Hot Sulphur Springs. courtesy photo Sure, towns like Grand Lake, Winter Park and even Granby art momentum continues as R&J Quilt blocks across the county Fraser have held concerts, liquors paints a new mural on their building. large events and theater by Sandy White total in Hot Sulphur to six quilt blocks on that flood their towns with Day featuring local bands, cornhole Grand County has been blanketed the Grand Quilt trail. The others that are tourists. This new art movement is tournaments and Farmer’s Markets at with beautiful quilt squares over the last already on display in town are located about community and entrepreneurial their new location. The Chamber shares two years. A quilt trail is a collection of at the Pioneer Village Museum and partnerships between small business space with Westside 40, a co-operative of painted wood squaresvrepresenting quilt The Candy Store. There is one pending and local artists. While this concept is over 40 local artist and vendors. Westside designs that are displayed. These quilt installation at the Grand Beginnings, and not new, there seems to be a lot more 40 hosted live artistic events during the squares are purchased by businesses two others at private residances. local events. beer garden that included wine tasting, or property owners to display on their This project is coming to a close, so Winter Park businesses Framewerx, live painting and local author book building stitching the communities of if you would like to wrap yourself up in Uptripping and the Viking Lodge signings. Crowd sizes for indoor and Grand County together. This project was this exciting project and purchase a quilt combined forces this past winter to outdoor events ranged anywhere from started by the Grand Quilters and the square contact Betsy DeVries at betsy@ create First Tracks Friday, a series of 200 up to 1600. The large majority Grand County Historical Association in iskialot.com. Volunteers can help you repurposed ski and snowboard themed of the crowds were locals. However, 2017. The funds raised benefit the Grand pick a design then they paint and finish art creations crafted by patrons and vacationing families and other tourist County Historical Association. it for you. towns people, with age ranges from also showed up to participate. Events like Thousands of visitors, locals, quilters, The Quilt Trail 2017 brochure is pre-teen through retirees. The art was the beer garden and live art events give and artists come together to admire this available at http://grandcountyhistory. eventually sold by way of silent auction, artists like Westside 40’s Casey Paugh, historic art form. Hot Sulphur Springs org/news-videos/quilt-trail/. There will with half of the proceeds going to the a stay at home mom, more exposure town hall received this quilt block from be an updated version that comes out at artists and the other half going to various to her work. “At this point in my life I an anonymous donor. This will bring the the end of 2018. charities. Suzie Royce Cruse, owner of never thought I would actually be able Framewerx, felt a strong bond with her to pursue making money with my art. It community. First Tracks Friday drew has been such an honor and privilege to crowds up to 150 people, mostly locals. pursue a gift that God has given me, and “We promoted a call for artists through use it for the enjoyment of others.” local newspapers and through Facebook. Granby continues their momentum Anyone who wanted to create art on the on their art movement with a mural skis or snowboards paid a small entry designed and facilitated by nationally fee. Everyone who bid helped to raise acclaimed muralist Pat Milbery of money for the charities so everyone was SoGnar. Volunteers have already AST TM 'RU a winner”. prepped the wall near the EMS building The town of Grand Lake was while the painting of the actual mural THRFT SHP officially invited by the State of will commence later this month. It will be Colorado to become an Art District. Granby’s first mural and Grand County’s Week of 24 - 28 is our monthly BAG SALE!!!! Though it’s not yet officially obtained an longest. Local artists and volunteers of art district status, Grand Lake Creative all ages including students from Middle Only $3 gets you a grocery bag of clothing!! Art District has already formed artisan Park High School will help SoGnar Tell your friends, bring your friends!! committees, has held several meetings with the painting. In addition, a new and has over two dozen active members. art networking group “Art Block” was thank you for supporting us Members are mostly artists ranging recently formed in Granby to connect from musicians, painters, photographers the community through the arts. The and other artist mediums. Economic group will work with the local Chamber Development Director, DiAnn Butler of Commerce, artist and business owners is fully engaged with GLCAD for to plan and implement more art events. future planning. GLCAD has already Art Block will kick off their first official implemented a successful boat-making meeting the third week in September workshop and is busy planning future to plan for seasonal, winter events and year round art workshops and events. activities in Granby. Anyone wishing to The town of Granby was join Art Block can contact Westside 40 at exceptionally busy this past year with 970 531-9053 for more details. artistic activity. The Chamber of Commerce hosted a beer garden every AST S F RMMG Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM Friday night from June thru Labor TW SQUAR 970-724-2912 Saturday 10AM-2PM Page 7 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018 Fraser PAC on the move by Eric Vandernail of the project is to bring our community Fraser PAC Member together by placing a uniform art structure The Fraser PAC (Public Arts throughout the community. This will Robert C. Ratcliff , M.D. Committee) was established by the show Grand County's appreciation of art, iddle Park Health Town of Fraser in 2016 as an advisory and give a nod to the Winter Park Resort Granby lini committee to the Town on matters as a member of our community. 1000 Granby Park Drive South related to the arts. The lifts will be placed in highly Granby, CO 80446 It is the mission of the Fraser Public visible areas such as bus stops, parks and Primary Phone: 970.887.5800 Arts Committee to expand public arts in local businesses throughout Fraser and the community and foster environment, Winter Park. creativity, vitality, and economic Fraser Creative Arts Center r. atli has joined the team at Middle Park Health- Granby Campus. development. For the past couple months, Fraser He is providing surgical care locally to the residents of Grand County. During the past few years, Fraser stakeholders (comprised of two PAC Dr. Ratcliff completed his medical school training at University of Utah PAC has developed several programs members, two Economic Development College of Medicine in Salt Lake City and his General Surgery Residency that align with our mission. Advisory Committee (EDAC) members, in 1988 at State University of New York – Upstate. From 1991 to 1992 Fraser Mural Program Town of Fraser staff members and the Dr. Ratcliff completed a Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Sansum Medical Clinic in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Ratcliff brings his expertise Ten murals have been completed Mayor of Fraser) have been working in surgical procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, hernia in the town of Fraser. These murals closely with DAO Architecture to repairs, gallbladder, bowel and emergency and trauma surgical services. are a mix of PAC member projects, develop conceptual plans for the Fraser Dr. Ratcliff is dual board certifi ed by the American Board of Surgery in both internationally known artists and local Creative Arts Center. General Surgery as well as Colon/Rectal Surgery. residents adding “some life” to their The goal will be to create a new focal home. Additional projects are in the early point for the town of Fraser. The position planning stages for next summer. and posture of this building will reflect and honor the backdrop of the grand Fraser Sculpture Program IDDLE ARK EALTH 2018 was the inaugural year for the landscape it resides within, with ways to M P H Fraces PAC sculpture program. Fraser offer connections in all directions with Keeping Life Grand has already amassed a sizable collection the adjacent properties in a thoughtful manner. 970.724.3442 MiddleParkHealth.org of outdoor public art. The sculpture | | | programs intent is to complement and This place will encourage everyone to add to that collection. partake in the energetic and collaborative The sculpture program solicits artist processes of Fraser’s thriving community to place their sculptures in Fraser for one of artists and craftspeople. It will stand in year. The sculptures are available for our community as a call to create. There utstanding healthcare cloe to home. purchase, and the hope is that a donor will be a common bond shared among will purchase the sculptures and donate people that arrive to practice their craft, them to the Town as a permanent art to learn and to present their best work. installation. Three new sculptures from It will be warm and inviting, and will well-known Colorado artists have been always be ‘humming’ with activity and added, and our hope is to double that brimming with creative energy. number in 2019. The Fraser Creative Art Center will Chair Lift Program be comprised of an art gallery, private Winter Park Resort generously art gallery, studio workspaces, maker’s donated 40 chair lifts from the recently spaces, common workspaces, apartments decommissioned Zephyr lift to the towns and an “artist in residence” live/work of Fraser and Winter Park. The purpose space. of this program is to transform the lifts A conceptual design will be submitted to the community. Over the LEAPColorado Low-Income Energy into beautiful/usable works of public art. With over 30 submissions from Colorado next few months the Fraser PAC will Assistance Program artists, the Fraser PAC and a Town of begin raising funds to makes the Fraser LEAP is a federally funded program that Winter Park representative reviewed Creative Arts Center a living reality. helps eligible hard working Colorado submissions and chose the artist based It is exciting to see the creative families, seniors and individuals pay a on their submittals for the lifts. energy throughout the entire county. portion of their winter home heating In addition, each of the selected Where human expression is supported costs. Our goal is to help bring warmth, artists will be given a stipend of $250 and embraced, prosperity follows. comfort and safety to your home and for their work and materials. The goal family by assisting with heating costs during the all-too-often harsh Coloradan winters.

The LEAP program runs from Nov. 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019. Applications for the upcoming LEAP heating season will be available after mid October 2018: Online: https://www.colorado.gov/paci�c/cdhs/leap County Human Services office: 620 Hemlock St. Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451

If you received LEAP last year and still reside at the same address, a LEAP application packet will be mailed to you on or before November 1. Please use the return business-reply envelope provided in the packet to submit your application Page 8 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018 Silver Creek Fire update by Amanda Stradley Grand County Sheriff Brett Management Blue Team assumed the support of four Type 1 helicopters, Schroetlin, ordered evacuations for command of the fire and continued mainly used for bucket work, and The Silver Creek Fire has the surrounding area of Old Park battling the fire with priorities to three Type 3 helicopters for recon been burning for two months as and Gore Lakes late afternoon on keep the fire away from structures. efforts. Crews are also patrolling of September 19, 2018. The fire September 14 th . Latigo Ranch, Yost Growth persisted over the weekend Latigo activityremained steady at 4,772 Ranch and Gore Lakes were also with the forecasted hot, dry and Ranch, Forest Service Road 100 acres from August 31 st through evacuated. While Bear Mountain windy conditions. and U.S. Highway 40 from Tyler September 5 th . As of September Ranch, Lake Agnes and Rabbit Ears Winds up to 25mph pushed the Mountain to Rabbit Ears Village. 9, fire personnel dropped to a low Village areas were issued a pre- fire to 11,405 acres by the end of the Structure protection groups are based of 78 with the fire containment at evacuation status. weekend. Fire personnel grew to 275 at Latigo Ranch and in the Lake 76 percent. As the fire containment A large number of hunting camps people. Agnes area. grew, resources were adjusted and had to be evacuated from north of the At 10:00am on Monday, Air resources continue to play crews were dispersed to other areas fire closure area as the fire gained September 17 th , the Old Park and an important role in dropping water in need. momentum Wednesday. The Routt Gore Lakes evacuation was lifted and and helping with aerial ignition As of, Friday, September 14 th , National Forest modified the Forest these areas remain in pre-evacuation, for a planned burnout operation on complexity of the fire changed due Closure Order Friday morning, along with the prior noted areas of Friday, September 21. As long as to weather patterns and topography. expanding the closure area to provide pre-evacuation. Latigo fire officials feel they can safely and Dry, hot and windy weather for firefighter and public safety. The Ranch and Yost Ranch are still in effectively complete sections between stimulated rapid growth to 9,472 BLM Kremmling evacuation. Resources are reported the fire edge and dozer lines without acres. Fire personnel increased to Field Office also implemented an to be stretched thin due to the Ryan compromising the fire situation, this 174, with additional on the way. area closure on BLM-administered Fire outside of Walden. However, in burnout will help strengthen fire Fire officials reported two active lands west of US 40 and north of the region, the fire takes priority for lines. fronts. The northerly border began its Colorado Highway 134. An evacuation air support. Two Type 1 and two Type The Ryan Fire, about 20 miles northeastward spread through Buffalo order was issued Thursday by Grand 3 helicopters are supporting ground northeast of Clark, is an estimated Park on Wednesday, and continued County for the area including Milk crews. Three air tankers also are 2,512 acres with no containment. to the northeast on Thursday, within Creek State Trust Lands in order to available for use as appropriate. The cause of the fire remains approximately 2 ½ miles of US clear that area in the fire’s path of As of September 19 th , the fire under investigation. Highway 40. The fire also sparked hunters. has 501 people tending to the fire and across Red Dirt Reservoir Thursday, On Saturday, September 15 th , is considered to be 35% contained. spreading to the northeast in new the Rocky Mountain Type 2 Incident Aircrews have also increased, giving terrain north of Latigo Guest Ranch. meet your kremmling firefighters

ANNIE SPERANDIO - FIREFIGHTER YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

1 NAME, AGE, FAMILY, DATE OF SERVICE W/KFPD Annie Sperandio, 40, Started with Kremmling Fire in January 2008. 2 WHERE DID YOU COME FROM? Oct 27 - FIREFIGHTER DAY! Monett, MO for 21 years. 3 WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK? Experience the challenge and Realty Specialist at the BLM, Bureau of Land Management, Kremmling Field Office. 4 WHY DID YOU JOIN KREMMLING FIRE? fun of the re service I joined Kremmling �re to help people on their absolute worst day. 5 WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE FIRE SERVICE? Learn more about volunteering What I like most about being a member of Kremmling Fire is answering the call and being able to help anyone that needs it. 6 WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE SERVING? The biggest challenge for me is not always being able to make someone’s day better. Sign up for 2019 orientation Saturday, Oct 27 from 11am to 3pm - Kremmling Fire Starion Page 9 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018

West Grand Superintendent | Dr. Darrin Peppard Why Amendment 73 is important to our Community

The Colorado Secretary of State’s office recently approved Amendment 73 for the November 2018 ballot. The ballot measure itself is designed to bring Colorado’s education funding back on par with the rest of the country. But what is Amendment 73 and how will it actually impact our great community? Here are a few frequently asked questions I have Would the drop in property taxes gotten over the past month or so, with negatively impact other special districts answers, to hopefully give increased such as fire, water, ambulance, etc? clarity. No. While this has been brought to So just what is Amendment 73? question at the state level, it has been photo by Kim Cameron Amendment 73 (A73) is a statewide clearly documented that the property At Cliffview Assisted Living Center, Mayor Grover Pryor proclaims the week school funding initiative that stabilizes tax decrease is ONLY for school district levies. This is the single purpose in of September 10 "Assisted Living Week' in Kremmling. The theme for this and increases funding for P-12 public education while establishing the Quality A73. There is no negative impact on any year's celebration is Capture the Moment Cliffview residents were treated special district through A73. to a week-long celebration, with events ranging from ice-cream socials to Public Education Fund. This fund would be exempt from the TABOR limit, be How would our district spend this chair yoga to bingo. He is seen above shaking hands with activities director required for public education use only, money? The West Grand School District Holly Sheppard. and would be adjusted annually for Board has adopted a resolution to support inflation up to 5%. A73 is a property A73 and to make local decisions about tax decrease for nonresidential property how best to use these funds. District owners and it stabilizes the local share staffulty are providing their input now of school funding by permanently and, shortly after, the district will ask setting property tax assessment rates. for community input on how best to This will prevent future reductions to prioritize allocation of any new monies the residential assessment rate (RAR) through A73. as currently required by the Gallagher How can I find out how I would Amendment. It permanently sets the be impacted by A73? The Colorado RAR at 7.0% (currently 7.2%) and does Association of School Boards (CASB) the same for the nonresidential rate has a great deal of resources on their (ranch, farm, and business properties), website (casb.org) including a link to the moving it down to 24% from its current A73 Impact Calculator. As well, you can 29%. A73 is an income tax increase for call or email me to set up a time to visit about 8% of Colorado tax filers, those further about A73. with a taxable income over $150,000. It seems each and every election cycle A73 also increases the state corporate tax we have a great number of decisions to rate by 1.37% for “C” Corporations (does make. Each person casting a vote must not include LLCs, sole proprietorships make those decisions for themselves. and S corps). When it comes to A73, please ask How would Amendment 73 impact questions and ensure you have all the facts West Grand School District? A73 would prior to your decision. We will be sending have a tremendous impact on the school home late next week a fact sheet about district’s budget and how it serves A73 to provide even more information. our students. Since 2009, the budget Together we can and will see strong, stabilization factor, or negative factor, confident, and successful students and has pulled back over $4,000,000 from graduates in our community. Together West Grand School District. A73 would we can achieve Excellence in Learning, increase the district budget by over Engagement, and Leadership. Together $800,000 annually. #WeAreWestGrand photo by Mike Wilson It is a game played above the net when Emma DeSanti is set up perfectly for a spike. Mustangs defeated Plateau Valley in a 3 game to 1 match. Granby youth indoor floor hockey club Join Granby Rec. for our After 5:30 p.m., from October 10 – 24. The School Floor Hockey Club! We will be cost is $30 per child for the 3-week offering indoor floor hockey forbkids session and participants will meet in in 2 nd through 5th grade. The club will the Granby Elementary School Lunch emphasize having fun while playing Room, and pick up will be in the gym. floor hockey. Foam sticks and plastic Pre-registration is required by calling pucks will be used. Club will be held Granby Rec. at 887-3961 or online at on Wednesdays, after school until www.townofgranby.com . Page 10 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018

photo by Mike Wilson Jimmy Uren and Jonathan Belcher attack the hill. Team work is the name of the game in cross-country, and these two seniors know how to support each photo by Andrea Buller other in the 3.2 mile race. Be there this Saturday for the first West Grand Karsten Buller and Penny Myer with Greg Hartsock from US forest service Cross Country meet, at Doc Ceriani Park, high school start time of 10 AM. during the fifth grade field trip to Monarch Lake.

West Grand Activity Schedule Thursday, September 20 • 4:30 pm,WG Middle School • 10:15 am and 11:15 am, Toddler Volleyball vs East Grand @ Home Storytime, Kremmling Library • 5 pm, WG High School JV • 5 pm, WG Middle School Football Football vs Vail Christian @ Home vs Hayden @ Home Tuesday, September 25 • 5 pm, WG Middle School Volley • 4:15-5:30 pm, CATCH, after vs Hayden @ Home school care, K-8 Cafeteria • 5:30 pm, Stallions Football Game • 4:30 pm, WG High School Cross vs Granby Country @ Soroco Invite Rossi • 6pm, Community Fitness with the Meadow Firefighters, WG High School • 5 pm, WG Middle School Football Friday, September 21 @ Saint Clare (Edwards) • 5 pm, WG High School Volleyball Wednesday, September 26 @ Meeker • 4:15-5:30 pm, CATCH, after • 7 pm, WG High Schoool Football school care, K-8 Cafeteria vs Vail Christian @ Eagle Valley • West Grand Booster Club mtg, 6 Saturday, September 22 pm, High School Library • 8 am, WG Middle School Thursday, September 27 photo by Mike Wilson Volleyball vs Hayden, WG @ • 10:15 am and 11:15 am, Toddler North Park Storytime, Kremmling Library We are more than a town; we are a community. All ages come together to • 9 am, WG Middle Schoool vs produce cheers and dance in an event known as "Mini-cheer." Thank you • 4 - 5 pm, K-8 Pals Meet & Greet, Hayden @ Home K-8 coaches, parents, and the cheerleaders (young and older) for a night to • 10:00 am, WG High School Cross • 5 pm, FAMILY MOVIE remember. Country @ Home (See road NIGHT, Kremmling Library closures page 3) • 5:30 pm, Stallions Football Game • 1 pm, WG High School volleball vs Summit County @ Home @ Edwards • 6pm, Community Fitness with the Thank You Breckenridge Sunday, September 23 Firefighters, WG High School Outfitters for buying my Reserve Championship Pig Monday, September 24 SAVE THE DATE • 4:15-5:30 pm, CATCH . Thank you for your added support (Coordinated Approach to Child Colorado Custom Services Health for grades K-8), after Murdoch's Ranch and Home of school care, K-8 Cafeteria silverthorne Palmer Family Peak Materials Torrington Livestock Cattle Country Video Old Time Feed & Things grace wahl Page 11 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018 Mustang football season remains undefeated by Chris Brown to make it 16-6. It was the former soccer and sophomore Wade Jensen had a sack. tackling as their opponents like to run , Head Football Coach goalie's first TD but I think not his last. Wade and Omar Dominguez each had 3 run, run the ball. The second quarter proved to be a type tackles in the kicking game. In closing, I would like to point out The West Grand Mustangs started of Rembrandt for the Expert Dominguez This Friday night the Mustangs travel the efforts and success of all the teams slow but then erupted in the second Painters. Son Luis added 4 TD's in runs to Gypsum to take on Vail Christian. this fall. The Pom/Cheer squad, the quarter to crush the Cowboys from of 20, 45. 79 and a pass to Wheatley of 7 This will be the second best opponent young, undefeated in league Volleyball Plateau Valley 60-14 before a large yards. Buller added conversions with a the team takes on. The team continues team and the CC squad improvement. Saturday night crowd. Give credit to the run and a pass to Austin Schake , while to battle some injuries which they have Hats off to all you Mustangs ! visitors who came ready to compete and Hugh Wheatley added a 2 point run. The so far overcome. In this important league made the early minutes interesting as the Mustangs scored 16 points in the last game the team will have to improve their first quarter ended 16-6 in favor of the minute of the half. home team. Luis Dominguez scored on a The first play of the third quarter saw QB read play for a 63 yard TD run on the Luis cleanly pick off a pass and return it third play of the game while backup [in 35 yards for a TD while Ely Ryszkowski name only] QB Jakob Buller came in to added a 2 point run. To round out the toss a pass to Rene Dominguez for the 2 scoring Rene Dominguez added a 7 point conversion. Those two sophomores yard Td run with the JV offense. Some will be heard from later in this game highlights on the defensive side were and for years to come. PV would answer a blocked punt by Marcos Ramirez after an exchange of positions with a which set up a short TD drive, Austin short 30 yard drive to make it 8-6. Luis Schake recovering a shanked punt for then connect with TE Collin Warren for another short drive, and Jordan Knight a 39 TD pass with a following Buller to recovering a fumble and recording 13 Hugh Wheatley pass for the conversion tackles in 3 quarters of work. Ramirez

photo by Mike Wilson Luis Dominguez streaks down the field for a 72 yard touchdown. It was a photo by Sheena Terryberry strong night for Dominguez as he scored five touchdowns, four by rushing West Grand third grader Jaxen Mills provides his own defense as he runs and one by passing, and produced an interception on defense. The Mustangs the ball in Saturday's game against Summit. The older Stallion team demonstrated a total team effort defeating the Cowboys 60 to 14. brought home a purple and gold victory, 20-0 while the younger team lost 6-26. let’s put your car payments into reverse. Refinancing with us could save you hundreds.* Monday, September 24 Smaller payments start with a lower interest rate. And Bratwurst State Farm Bank ® might be able Tuesday, September 25 to help you get that rate ― plus Quesadilla no closing costs or hidden fees. ® Wednesday, September 26 Milk & Salad Bar GET TO A BETTER STATE. Spaghetti/Meat Sauce Debbie A Aragon, Agent with fresh fruits State Farm Agent CALL ME TODAY FOR Thursday, September 27 and vegetables 975 N Ten Mile Drive Unit E15 MORE INFORMATION. Turkey Wrap/Baked Chips Frisco, CO 80443

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Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado stimulation was proving to be effective and over the counter medications as Use short sentences and basic words and partnered to give presentations in rolling back plaque entanglement in well). avoid baby talk or questioning. Answer throughout the state of Colorado the human brain during the trials. Some early signs of dementia include repetitive questions cheerfully and pay and recently gave a presentation on Alzheimer’s disease is the most memory changes that is disrupting daily attention to your tone as you want to September 18 to the Grand County Board common form of dementia and is the life, asking the same questions over and remain positive and avoid criticizing and of Commissioners. JJ Jordan is the cause of around 70% of dementia cases. over and relying on memory aids for arguing. If a dementia patient grows community chair for Dementia Friendly Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease things you used to remember. Another upset, redirect to pleasant activities to Denver and gave the presentation. and is not a mental illness. Currently symptom is challenges in planning or help distract them. Jordan explained that their mission there is no cure and Alzheimer’s. The problem solving. Difficulty keeping Jordan explained that there are some is to make the community more disease is eventually fatal and effects track of bills or trouble following a ways to reduce risk or delay onset of dementia friendly, reduce the stigma over 5.7 million Americans while being familiar recipe would be an example dementia by adopting simple lifestyle related to dementia, educate the public the 6th leading cause of death in the US. of this. Another sign is difficulty habits like exercising, eating a balanced on dementia, and improve the quality There are risk factors related to completing familiar tasks like driving diet high in fruits and vegetables, stop of life for those living with dementia. dementia. If you have a family history to once familiar places or forgetting smoking, have a good night’s sleep, Jordan encourages early diagnosis and of dementia, that increases risk. Women the rules of a favorite game. Confusion continue a habit of lifelong education wanted to inform the public of healthy are more likely to have dementia and with time and place is another symptom. and staying socially engaged. Studies behaviors known to reduce dementia two thirds of Alzheimer’s patients are Patients may lose track of dates, seasons also show that midlife hearing loss can risk. She shared her personal story that women. or passages of time. increase risk for cognitive decline so inspired her to become involved in this Alzheimer’s disease impairs and Other symptoms include visual and treat any hearing loss to stay connected organization. With her husband, 3 of destroys neurons in the brain. Early special difficulties like difficulty reading and engaged. Another risk factor is brain their 4 parents were diagnosed with diagnosis is important as dementia or judging distance or determining color. injury so it’s important to wear a seatbelt dementia in the same year. may be caused by medical conditions Problems with words, misplacing items and use a helmet when participating in “Alzheimer’s landed on our family that are correctable such as alcohol or or decreased poor judgment can also be activities. Jordan recommends visiting and I likened it to space junk falling drug abuse, mental disorders, vitamin symptoms. Withdrawing from work and alz.org/co or dementiafriendlydenver.org on our family,” Jordan continued, “It is deficiency, medication interactions, and social activities previously enjoyed is a for more information and resources. not lost on me that it is a heavy subject, dehydration. Early diagnosis is also symptom as a patient may lose interest frightening and intense. 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photo by Grand County Natural Resources by Katlin Miller the proper herbicide to use. Regardless National Soil of the method of control, you will likely courtesy photo Conservation District have to manage the area for many years Black henbane is an annual or to exhaust the extensive seed bank that Abbie Halley from Kremmling, CO shows her blue barrow in his market biennial forb from the Nightshade family can remain viable for a number of years. class. The pig placed 9th in class. Overall, there were 437 hogs at state fair. that can grow to 4’ in height. The leaves Because black henbane is often a Abbie Halley also serves on the 4-H State Council and volunteered at the are shallow-lobed with coarse teeth, biennial plant, it is beneficial to treat the State Fair. are fuzzy, and sticky to the touch. The first year rosettes this fall. These are the plant can have a strong odor. Flowers rosettes that appear in the first year of the are funnel-shaped, brownish-yellow two year lifecycle. They look like the Middle Park 4-H members send with purple centers and veins, and are attached photo(s). If the plant has grown one-sided. Each plant can produce up to to its mature size and has flowered, it 37 projects to state 500,000 seeds in a given year. Though is too late to treat it. It has completed 4-H members from Grand County Reserve Champion in Jr Native American originally brought from Europe as its life and will die this year. If this is participating in general projects have an Beading, Gracean Hoesli’s Reserve ornamentals, Black Henbane has since the case, take note of the location of that opportunity to qualify for the Colorado Champions in both Sr Horseless Horse spread throughout the US along pastures, mature plant and be prepared to treat State Fair each year by winning their and Sr Leadership, Mackenzie Moyer’s roadsides, and disturbed areas. Despite the first year rosettes next year and for unit at the county Exhibit Day in August. win in Intermediate Horseless Horse, its beauty, Black Henbane is a real killer, several years to come. The State Fair is held annually in Pueblo, and Cherish Worden’s win in Sr Home literally. The alkaloids in the plant are As always, a good ground cover will Colorado and runs from late August Economics. poisonous to livestock and humans alike. prevent noxious weeds from becoming through Labor Day Weekend. According to 4-H Program Fortunately, animals are not likely to eat a problem, so seeding bare ground after This year Grand County sent 37 Coordinator, Lacy Stovner, "Many other Black Henbane unless there is nothing pulling any weeds or other disturbance projects by 32 members. Some highlights members placed in their divisions, and else to eat. Regardless, Black Henbane is essential. from the State Fair included Barrett it was an excellent representation of the is a weed to watch out for and manage for For more information about any of Acker winning his division in Jr .22 quality 4-H projects found in Grand as soon as you see it. the weeds in Grand County, check out Pistol Stand Alone, Carsten Chavoustie’s County. Control the Grand County Natural Resources Because Black Henbane has a website at https://co.grand.co.us/140/ single taproot, it can be pulled. Make Noxious-Weeds , or call 970-887-0745. sure you wear gloves though due to the You may also attend Grand County alkaloids and stickiness! Herbicide in DNR’s weekly Herbicide giveaways to the form of Milestone also works well. get free herbicide. The last giveaway Please contact Grand County Natural at the Fairgrounds in Kremmling (9am- Resources for recommendations on Noon) is on September 21. appropriate handling of herbicides and

photo by Kim Cameron Gracean Hoesli is interviewed for her livestock projects by Caitlyn Taussig on August 3 at the 4-H Exhibit Day. Page 14 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018 Thank you to our Buyers Thank you on behalf of the Middle Park Junior Livestock Sale Committee, the Middle Park 4-H Council, the CSU Extension Oce, Middle Park Fair & Rodeo, and ALL of the 4-Hers and their families .

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Raising Awareness and Finding a Purpose: An Interview with Denny Ying by Mykaela A. Jones I was in uniform, it was because I’m human.” He September is suicide awareness mentioned a story about month and Denny Ying, a business school when he rode through graduate of California Polytechnic State Nevada, where he learned University, and a US Marine veteran, that many firefighters and feels like he may have found his purpose other first responders end up in raising awareness for suicide and dying by suicide. He came mental health. ‘ How is he doing this?’ across this by speaking to you may be wondering. Well, Ying is first responders and learning riding all across the country to raise their stories. It circles back to awareness for military veteran suicide his goal in raising awareness prevention and mental health. His for those who have been in reasons for doing so? A very interesting uniform. He said, “There story, from an extremely passionate is always a time and place advocate for this very relevant issue. for people to discuss their Using the power of social media and feelings,” but he is correct courtesy photo when he says that the life is just talking to people along the way, Ying Denny Ying will be bicycling through town tomorrow and will leave Saturday morning. also created this shirt that he dedicated not always on the battlefield, in honor of those who have been lost to “It takes a lot of courage to He often visits with those at police stations and fire stations because first responders are suicide, at each stop he allows people admit that we are hurting often involved in the initial suicide call. He will be at Big Shooters at 8 a.m. at Saturday to write the names of those they have than it does to keep all those morning to visit with Kremmling folks. lost to suicide with a sharpie, therefore emotions in and end up in a way carrying on their legacy. “At causing more problems for ourselves.” get a steady job on top of doing these since 1999 (CDC CNN Wire June 8, the end of the day these people just Ying also said something that rides. He says, “People are dying left and 2018), it is always a good idea to check become another name and number in everyone should keep in mind when right. I don’t have time for a job when in on everyone. Even the ones who statistics, but every person has a story,” it comes to the topic of mental health, so many lives are at stake.” While he seem like they are okay, because you says Ying, “I’ve been getting better at especially when people are looking at still has money left over from he is more never really know what people are going keeping track of the names that people their own mental health. “Last time concerned with getting his message and through. keep sending me. The goal of the shirt is I checked, I’m a human being. I have awareness for the subject across. He said If you or someone you care about to raise awareness for those who are still feelings, and I would hope that it’s okay that this journey has also given him the is dealing with a mental health crisis struggling and to remind them that their to cry.” he made it clear several times in opportunity to learn to take better care or suicidal thoughts, there are some pain and experience are real and valid.” the interview that just because someone of himself. resources at the end of this article in Ying’s ride started four months ago wears a uniform that doesn’t make them Ying’s closing statements about order to get extra help that may be when he was going through a rough immune to basic human emotions. In what he’s doing serve as a reminder of needed. Ying will be riding through and period in his life. Then on memorial all honesty everyone, regardless of what where he came from and where he hopes stopping in Kremmling later this week, day of this year he decided to sell all uniform they wear or where they come this cause goes. “This wasn’t always a and I hope that the people of Kremmling his belongings, buy a bike, and start a from in life. He is passionate about selfless cause. It all started out as my own are willing to listen to his message. He lengthy journey from San Francisco starting that conversation, which is what problem in trying to find my purpose is also encouraging all the people he to Boston. He says that he gave up he was hoping his ride would do. but it just became so much better. One meets to write a name on his shirt in everything when he was in Sacramento, Why would people choose to avoid day I am going to die, we all are, and I order to have the memory of a loved where he says he has no plans to return the topic of suicide or mental health? Well just hope that the legacy I am trying to one lost by mental illness, so that their to. He seems to have no regrets, and for the answer is simple, it is a hard and often create with this lives on for centuries to legacy and story may be commemorated good reasons. uncomfortable topic to discuss. While come.” He also made it clear that in order by someone who is just trying to make a Ying focused on the point that pretty that may be true it is the unfortunate for their to be change in the way suicide difference. much his whole life he never had a reality of the general populous. Ying and mental health are viewed, we need Colorado Crisis Services: clear idea about what his purpose was. stated on this topic, “This is me not to become the change for the awareness 1-844-493-8255 However, during the period of time following the status quo.” In looking for that we want to see. Mental Health Colorado: 720-208- where his life was falling apart is when his passion he literally was willing to give Since this is suicide awareness month, 2220, ww.mentalhealthcolorado.com he realized there was a lot of things that up his whole life and even career to bring I would encourage everyone to check on Mind Springs Granby: 970-887-2179 he needed to change. attention to these issues. He confidently those people in your life that you love. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: “I pretended that everything was stated this about his purpose, “I want to Considering that the suicide rate in the 1-800-273-8255 okay and for sixteen years of my life what educate and inspire people. To let them State of Colorado has increased 34% good has that done for me?” This was know that not only can we survive, but that we thrive and live.” Spring Creek Ranch Road a big change for Ying, as he mentioned Silverthorne, CO 80498 that he was never did enjoy sweating, So what is the end game? Ying says he said with a laugh, “If you were to ask that he hopes to bring more attention to $ 249,000 people close to me to describe me with this cause. He hopes that in the future Spring Creek Ranch Road one word, ‘endurance’ would not be one there will be more cross country riders Silverthorne, CO 80498 of the words people would use.” (Who will be survivors of suicide During the four months of his bike attempts and other mental health crises) $ 249,000 ride across the states, Ying says that who will do more rides for charity. He he feels that he has found a purpose. hopes to have these riders compete in the He mentioned that his bike ride from biggest platforms for these causes. He Denver to Chicago gave him plenty of hopes that while those who may join him will look to not only change their lives, time to think clearly about a lot of things MARKET IS in his life, while emphasizing the time it but to become a beacon of hope for those Rebecca Guthrie who need it. gave him to clear his head. [email protected] “I realized that when I was struggling How is he planning to make money RED HOT (970) 485-4141 [with his mental health] it wasn’t because for this? Well in leaving behind his life CALL REBECCA NOW! 404 Park Ave., Kremmling - Colorado he also left behind the notion that he will Page 16 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018

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Limited time only at participating restaurants. Page 17 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018 Wolford Mountain Reservoir update Beginning Monday, September 17, water was released into the Muddy River at a rate of thirty-six cubic feet per second. Riprap was placed over the materials removed from the instrumentation areas on the upstream side of the dam, and prep work was completed for the concrete pour and the move of the tower bridge. Excavation work is set to begin for the crest raise. Laying concrete for the raising of the Mountain Parks Electric utility box and for the bridge piers is also expected to begin. This concrete must cure for seven days before the bridge can be moved. At this time power remains off across the dam. Walking access is still open across the crest, and will remain open at least until the week of September 23. For more information, visit the USGS National Water Information Systerm at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/ uv?cb_00065=on&cb_00060=on&format=gif_stats&period=7&site_no=09041400

Decision reached on Fall River entrance The winner for August was Camille Clancy (no photo). improvements in RMNP The Director of the Intermountain park will also develop an interpretive The Kremmling Fire Department is currently located at 1320 Eagle Ave, Region, National Park Service, has wayside exhibit at Sheep Lakes Overlook what was the address of the previous location? signed a decision document that will to depict the developmental history of enable Rocky Mountain National Park the Fall River Entrance Station Area. Be the first to respond with the correct answer at to implement improvements to the Keeping the current configuration of Fall River Entrance Station, including existing buildings will minimize impacts the REMAX OFFICE (404 Park Ave) or via the REMAX Red facebook page. the addition of a fast-pass lane for use on the Fall River Entrance Historic Cash prize. by pass-holding visitors as well as District. employees and emergency vehicles. The An Environmental Assessment for Fall River Entrance is one of two major the Fall River Entrance Improvements entrance stations on the east side of the was prepared in June 2018, to examine park and is located on U.S. Highway 34, alternative actions and environmental just inside the park boundary. impacts associated with improving In addition to the new fast-pass lane, the entrance station area. Initial public the selected alternative reconfigures scoping for the project occurred in the the existing entrance and exit lanes, summer of 2017, including a public 404 Park Ave., Kremmling - Colorado replaces all existing buildings with meeting held in August. It will be several If your property is now listed with a REALTOR® or Broker, please disregard this o er, newly constructed ones having updated years until the construction begins. as it is not our intention to solicit the o erings of other REALTORS® or Brokers. The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. equipment and systems for ventilation and For more information about Rocky technology, improves the accessibility Mountain National Park, please visit of all entrance facilities, and adds new www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s parking spaces and pedestrian paths. The Information Office at (970) 586-1206. Hanging Lake Trail and parking lot closed Sept. 17-22 The Hanging Lake Trail and parking from the east entrance of Glenwood Dillon campgrounds, boat ramps to close for the season lot will be temporarily closed from Sept. Canyon but will need to turn around at 17–22 and again from Oct. 15-17 for the Bair Ranch Rest Area. Due to low water levels, the Big would like to thank all forest visitors for routine parking lot and trail maintenance. The bike path through Glenwood Green boat ramp at Green Mountain a great camping season,” said District The parking lot and trail closure will Canyon will reopen on Thursday, Sept. Reservoir closed for the season on Ranger, Bill Jackson. “Depending begin at 8:00 p.m. on the evening of Sept. 20 for through-bikers only, but the September 17. With the closure of the on the weather, we are hoping to 16, any vehicles left in the Hanging Lake parking lot and Hanging Lake Trail will boat ramp, boat launching will not be provide camping at Cataract Creek and parking lot after the closure time will be remain closed through Sept. 22 for the feasible at Green Mountain Reservoir McDonald Flats Campgrounds with subject to towing. The Hanging Lake remaining maintenance work. until next spring. The Heeney Marina limited services through the November exit ramp will be open for vehicle turn boat ramp is currently closed due to low 14-18 hunting season. As a reminder, “We apologize for the inconvenience,” around until 4:00 a.m. on Sept. 17. The water levels. camping is not permitted off of County said Rick Truex, acting Eagle-Holy Cross ramp, parking lot and trail will reopen District Ranger. “The closure is in place Additionally, Forest Service Road 30 in the Grandview Cemetery.” again at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 23. for public safety due to heavy equipment campgrounds around Green Mountain For those wishing to boat past Sept. Additionally, the Glenwood Canyon that will be operating in the area to Reservoir and Dillon Reservoir located 17, Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain bike path will be closed from the accomplish important maintenance on the Dillon Ranger District in Summit Reservoir, and Granby Reservoir Shoshone power plant to the Bair Ranch work. Thank you in advance for your County, will close for the season starting will remain open to boating through Rest Area starting on Sept. 17 through cooperation.” on Oct. 7. Cataract Creek and McDonald December 2. Sept. 19. Bikers can continue to utilize Flats Campgrounds will remain open, For hiking alternatives in the area, For more information about camping the Glenwood Canyon bike path from weather dependent, with limited services please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/ and recreation on the Dillon Range Glenwood Springs up to the Shoshone and no fee requirement to provide whiteriver or Visit Glenwood: https:// District, call the office at (970)-468-5400 Hydroelectric Plant, but will need to turn camping opportunities during the www.visitglenwood.com/things-to-do/ or visit us on the web here: https://www. around once they reach Shoshone. Bikers hunting season. trail-guide/ . fs.usda.gov/whiteriver . can also continue to utilize the bike path “As the summer comes to an end, I Our Community! Our News! Our Paper! Page 18 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018 Wolford Report

by Jeff Miller, Lake Skipper

Three's company. The Kokanee bite is slowing down. Right now the best luck is near the dam. Rainbows and Browns are starting to be caught from shore near the day use parking lot. Water level is 21 feet down and surface water temperature is 60 degrees. Wolford discharge flow is 35 cfs. Be safe, good luck, and have fun.

GCHA Historical Hindsight

Provided by The Grand County Historical Association. As the end of hay season appraches, we can look back at haying done in times past. This photo appears in an ad in the GCHA Journal 5, February, 1985, for Cold Springs Ranch. Page 19 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net September 20, 2018

Now Hiring Economic Security Eligibility Specialist District Custodian Package Handlers The Grand County Human Full time - 12 month Services Department has an Economic $12.60 per hour - $18.35 per For more information, go to Security Eligibility Specialist job hour GroundWarehouseJobs.fedex.com opening. FT, with benefits. Min rate Monday - Thursday $17.632/hour. Submit application School Year hours: 1:00 pm to to HR, PO Box 264, Hot Sulphur FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer 12:00 am (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce. Springs CO 80451 (970-725-3347) or email to [email protected] . Summer/Breaks hours: 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Application submittal deadline: 9/21/18. Application and more details can be found at: www.co.grand.co.us. Teacher Substitutes Must hold a Colorado Teaching Equipment Operator II Certificate or Colorado Teacher Grand County Road and Bridge Substitute Certificate FOR RENT has an Equipment Operator II job $95.00/day opening (Kremmling area). Full time, Granby: upstairs, 2-bed- full benefits position (medical, dental, room apt, no smoking, retirement, paid leave). Minimum Bus Driver Substitutes no drugs, no pets. rate $39,493. Submit application to $15.25/hour Human Resources, PO Box 264, Hot Call 970-531-5465 Sulphur Springs CO 80451 (970- 725-3347) or email to creynolds@ Apply online at: www.wgsd.us co.grand.co.us. Employment - Employment application and more details can be Contact West Grand School Ranch found at: www.co.grand.co.us. District at 724-3217 with any questions. hand needed 970-531-5465

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Send events and meetings to [email protected] or Dates to Remember call 970-724-8977 Happy Birthdays & Anniversaries Thursday, September 20 Aaron Singer Dean Billington CONSTITUTION WEEK Robin Covington Jan Gross Mayra Dominguez SEE SCHEDULE ON THIS PAGE Doug & Sharon Young  Cody Lemley Michael Bunker Thursday - September 20 Jake Mahon Willie Hinton Thor & Kelly Elliott  Doug young Dawn Mabey Richard & Marilyn Curry  • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, located behind the Lila Stanis Christy Parrott high school Cai Whaley Art & Roberta Bruchez  • Senior Luncheon, 12pm, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724- Brody David Jones Wednesday, September 26 9730 Tuna Salad & Tomato Wedge/Broccoli Peanut Salad/ Paul & Janet Ohri  Cottage Cheese/Pineapple/Whole Wheat Bread Monday, September 24 Brenda bock Lee Lamare • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building, Cost $7 Friday, September 21 Josh Hester Verne & Diane Singer  Ethan Ferguson • Art Class, 6-8pm, Gore Range 531-3390 Spencer Cuney Dennis & Sue Pratt  Stella Wheatley  Eli Jacob Haynes Friday - September 21 George F Gore V  Drake Bustillos • Herbicide Giveaway, 9am-noon, Kremmling Fairgrounds Saturday, September 22 Brooke Cecil Saturday - September 22 Anne Howe  Joe & Dalene Harthun  Cody & Caitlin Steuben  e-mail [email protected] • Fundraiser for Cliffview resident, 11am-7pm, Grand Amy Mahon or call 724-8977 to add your Adventure Brewing Ann Kylander special day to the calendar. Sunday - September 23 Tuesday, September 25 Sunday, September 23 Deb Brinkley  = anniversary Monday - September 24 Chad Gore  = birthday (in memory) • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building Ryan Eastin  Gordon Heller • Senior Luncheon, 12pm, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 Neece & Nelson Lane Cheeseburger/Lettuce & Tomato/Baked Beans/Potato Salad/ Raymond Hinton Allen Jones Watermelon Constitution Week Sept. 17-22 Tuesday - September 25 • Kremmling Food Pantry, 1 am - 2 m, located behind the by Tara Walker Madison: America's Greatest Constittional High School Lawmaker" LOCATION: Western Riviera • Senior Luncheon, 12pm, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 The week-long event celebrates the U.S. Lakeside Event Center • 419 Garfield St, Grand French Dip with Au Ju/Oven Browned Potatoes/Mixed Constitution There are free events every Lake, CO 80447 Vegetables/Orange/Chocolate Pudding day during this week and the grand finale Saturday September 22 • Happy Toes Yoga, 5:30 pm, Allington Inn, Cost $7 is the fireworks display over Grand Lake on 11:00am Town Parade LOCATION: This • Alcoholics Anonymous, 7pm, Kremmling Episcopal Church Saturday, September 22nd at 8:30pm. Parade is in downtown Grand Lake. It will Wednesday - September 26 The Constitutional Week celebrations travel down the middle of Grand Avenue. It starts on the west end of town at Haskell Street • Cardio Sculpting, 5:30 pm, Allington, cost $7 include events every day during the week and travels east until it ends at Hancock Street. • Griefshare, 6-8 pm, Kremmling Community Church that highlight, educate, and celebrate the U.S. Constitution. U.S. Constitutional speakers Town Park festivities 11:45 am - The Thursday - September 27 give speeches and answer questions about Americhicks - Molly and Kim, is a radio show • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, located behind the this important document throughout the airing on KLZ 560 AM, M-F, 6-7am MST high school week. Visit www.usconstitutionweek.org for and they speak after the parade. Their slogan • Senior Luncheon, 12pm, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 more detailed information, but here are some is, “We dissect the latest news, politics and Chicken Caesar Salad/Asparagus/OJ/Apple Crisp/Whole highlights of upcoming events: opinions as Right vs Wrong instead of Right Wheat Bread Thursday, September 20 vs Left.” 12:00 noon - KEYNOTE SPEAKER • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building, Cost $7 11:30 Speech by Dennis Gallagher, Former - Professor DAVID GARROW. Pulitzer Prize • Art Class, 6-8pm, Gore Range 531-3390 State Senator, Denver City Councilman and winning author and past Professor of Law & • Cancer Survivor Group, 6-7:30 pm, Kremmling Chamber City Auditor History and Distinguished Faculty Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. MARK YOUR CALENDAR SUBJECT: "Advice from Afar, Thomas Jefferson's suggestions from his perch as SUBJECT: "The Transformatin of the U.S. September 29 - Middle Park Roping Club Roping French Ambassador" LOCATION: Squeaky Supreme court since Earl Warren. 12:00 noon Oct. 4 - First Friday Fundraiser for Library @ Dean Public B's • 1000 Grand Avenue, Grand Lake, CO - BBQ Competition Begins with the Kansas House 80447 6pm Speech by Professor Rob Natelson City BBQ Society 2:00 pm - Music Festival Begins Q coins October 20 - Hot Sulphur Springs/Parshall FPD Fall Chili SUBJECT: "The Spirit of the Constitution!" LOCATION: Grand Lake Lodge • 15500 will be sold, that can be used to purchase BBQ US-34, Grand Lake, CO 80447 and beverages. 8:30 PM Fireworks display over Friday, September 21 Grand Lake Cancer Survivor's Support Group 6pm Speech by Professor Rodney Smith - Utah Valley University SUBJECT: "James The Cancer Survivor's Support Group will meet again Thursday, September 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Kremmling Chamber. The Taking Steps for Cancer race and auction group offers conversation and support. Snacks and drinks are provided. For more information, call Michelle Licha-Oros at Have you registered for the 5k walk/run yet? Sunday, September 30 from 10am-12pm at 970-509-0348. Pancho and Lefty’s in Grand Lake there will be a 5K walk/run, lunch, live and silent auction. Put a team together, bring your family or just yourself and walk in gorgeous Grand Lake. Come help us Fundraiser Take Steps for Cancer and help people in need here in Grand County. Come bid on auctions items, volunteer your time or just donate online. All proceeds benefit Mountain Family Center’s Cancer Grand Adventure Brewing is hosting an elk chili and wings Fund, which helps Grand County residents battling cancer with transportation costs, lodging fundraiser to help a Cliffview Assisted Living Center resident with costs, medical bills and more. For more information or to register visit mountainfamilycenter. expenses. The fundraiser is an elk red/green chili and wings from 11 org. a.m. to 7 p.m. There will also be a BOCCE ball tournament. To contact the Grand Gazette, call Kim Cameron, 970-509-0547 or 970-724-8977 e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. Grand Gazette, PO Box 782, 116 N. 3rd Ave, Suite 1A, Kremmling, CO 80459.