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Page 2 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020 Random Acts of Kindness Nina Wood writes, "Having in getting seeds planted for the May willingto do things outside their job aid. I took time to give them a tour given up trying to handle 50 bags Greenhouse Plant Sale, and I was the descriptions. But what the heck. The and explanation of what the students of anything, including greenhouse only one working in there, I considered CSP office is right across the parking do in there and what our ultimate goal planting soil, the need for an assist options for assistance. Maybe because lot and there was a patrol car there, I is. Thank you, gentlemen, for helping became urgent a few nights ago when I am now mostly a little old lady these called. They can always say “no”. Two make Kremmling not just a town. but the large bins in the greenhouse went days, I am able to secure assistance different nights, though, the answer a community." empty. Since we are running behind from those who might not always be was “yes” and a trooper came tomy Letters to the editor... Thank you to Clark Lipscomb Chain socks explained On a recent trip heading for 3/16 inch tread depth Denver, we got as far as the entrance • Winter tires with 3/16 to I-70, where we encountered a sign inch tread depth informing us the chain law was in • Tires with all-weather rating effect for passenger vehicles. In listing and 3/16 inch tread depth some of the possible ways you would • Chains or AutoSock be allowed to proceed the first item After asking people who have either listed was “auto socks." Although used or have more knowledge about they have been around for a couple autosocks, there are differing opinions of years, they are apparently not about their effectiveness, especially in widely known, and since the other deeper snow. Doing your own research more standard devices like chains would be advisable before buying. are still a choice, the signage stopped short of listing all the possibilities. The law increases minimum tread depth for tires on all vehicles, CDOT is the agency that decides including 4WD from 1/8 to 3/16 when and what restrictions go into inch. Violators will be cited with effect. The latest traction law updates a $100 fine and $32 surcharge, that went into effect under House Bill 19- increases to a $500 fine and $156 1207. They mandate sections of I-70 surcharge if a violation results in a from Dotsero to Morrison be subject photo by Dalene Harthun closure of one of more lanes of traffic. to possible chain law for passenger The Winners Circle 4-H club would like to thank Clark Lipscomb for vehicles from Sept through May. Want more information. Go to codot.gov/tractionLaw supporting our club and letting us tube at Colorado Adventure Park! Back When in effect, motorists must row (L to R) Caitlin Corcoran, Emily O’Neal, Elizabeth Corcoran, Tilden have one of the following: Harthun, Taylin Harthun, Luci Bruchez. Front row (L to R) Teagan • 4WD or AWD with Nina Wood Bruchez, Tally Harthun, and Gage Mulder. Hot Sulphur Happenings... Sunday Worship Can the census count on YOU? This Spring the 2020 Census and emergency food and shelter. Kremmling Trinity will begin. Here are some reasons 3. The Census determines political Community Episcopal why we should all care about this: representation in the US House of Church 1. Each state receives resources Representatives and Colorado is Church based on the information the Census predicted to possibly gain another seat. “Where God’ s SERVICE: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. collects. There is approximately 4. The Census is safe and presence is transforming lives ” 4th Sunday of every month: $880 billion in federal funding important. The answers are protected Service: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at 4 p.m. allocated to states due to the by law and are not shared with The Gathering meets “We are a Christian family information from the Census. anyone pursuant to federal law, to 5 p.m. on Sundays of God that seeks to serve 2. Colorado receives over $13 include any other federal agency. Christ with justice, billion annually, or an estimated So, its important to step up 4th St. and Eagle Ave. - 970-724-3655 peace and love for all people” www.kremmlingcommunitychurch.org $2,300 per person! Some of the and be counted. You can make 9th St. and Central Ave. - 970-724-3626 programs funded by census dollars a difference in your community, are; Head Start; Section 8 housing; your town, and your state! Tier 1 grants for educational agencies; GORE RANGE BAPTIST CHURCH St. Peter's Catholic Church 8 2 5 6 1 9 4 7 3 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 1 6 4 3 5 7 9 2 8 Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. 7 9 3 8 4 2 1 6 5 2 4 8 6 1 5 3 9 Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. 7 6 5 1 9 2 3 8 4 Thursday Night Prayer - 6:30 p.m. 106 S. 5th Street, Kremmling 7 970-887-0032 Keller Williams Realty 9 3 7 5 8 4 6 1 2 Sudoku Answer Key 3 8 6 4 7 5 2 9 1 Jesus said to them “Come and See” John 1:39 5 7 2 1 9 8 3 4 6 1117 Jackson Ave. - 970-724-9604 Puzzle on page 22 4 1 9 2 3 6 8 5 7 http://grandcatholic.com Puzzle by websudoku.com Page 3 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020 Peak Health Alliance concerns addressed by Marissa Lorenz quality, local health care” to Grand County employees and then, in 2021, Amid ubiquitous struggles with to the greater community, including health care and health care costs, individuals and small business. Centura Health announced this week To address some of the immediate that they were withdrawing from concerns prompted by Centura’s discussions with community-based seeming about-face, Grand County Southwest Health Alliance plan in Commissioner Rich Cimino issued southwestern Colorado, a move that a statement to Peak Health Alliance may have wider consequences, even Members, the Grand County reaching as far as Grand County. workforce, and the “future Grand The plan had been in negotiations County Public who should be able for several months between the health to consider joining Peak Health in care provider and Southwest Health 2021,” assuring, “Grand County Peak Alliance, an offshoot of Peak Health Health Alliance has not changed.” Alliance in Summit County, which “We have heard from many also partnered with Grand County of you wondering if Grand Peak government for the County’s 2020 Health Alliance and its health plans health care benefit plan. Centura Health are in jeopardy given the recent photo by Anastasia Button has been affiliated with the now-called news surrounding our partners in Many locals stopped to sample and purchase the Spring Creek Corn Whiskey Middle Park Health as far back as 2011 the Southwest part of the state. It is and to congratulate the Waldrons on their first batch! (L to R) Rosie Stahl and has had a management agreement true that Centura was in the process and Jessica Waldron with Grand County’s largest health of cooperating with Peak Health care provider since 2014. And in an Alliance to offer Peak Plans in 2021 or attempt to keep health care costs and 2022 for four Counties in Southwest Blue Valley Distillery releases first insurance premiums low and keep care Colorado. Last week Centura abruptly local to the community, the Grand pulled out of those conversations. batch of whiskey County government has invested Peak Health Alliance is extremely After 14-months of demolition, started with a batch of 1,100 bottles. substantial time and money in the disappointed with Centura’s Denver- building, and distilling, Blue Valley Their next spirit release will be a last year, to build a partnership with based leadership decision to walk Spirits in Kremmling released their first vodka on March 3rd, and their third, Peak Health, first to bring “affordable, away from negotiations in Southwest spirit, Spring Creek Corn Whiskey. an orange whiskey, to closely follow. continued on page 7 Founders, Red & Jessica Waldron

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020 NOTICE TO FIRST MORTGAGEES A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS FOR LICHEN RANCH (ALSO KNOWN AS LAKE AGNES) IN THE COUNTY OF GRAND, STATE OF COLORADO, HAS BEEN PROPOSED.

THE THIRD AMENDMENT MUST BE APPROVED BY THE OWNERS REPRESENTING 2/3 OF THE TRACTS IN LICHEN RANCH, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 1 OF THE EXISTING AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS FOR LICHEN RANCH DATED OCTOBER 21, 2005 AND RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2005011903 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, GRAND COUNTY, COLORADO.

THE THIRD AMENDMENT MUST ALSO BE APPROVED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-33.3-217.

A COPY OF THIS PROPOSED THIRD AMENDMENT WAS ENCLOSED IN A NOTICE SENT TO FIRST MORTGAGEES OF RECORD AND MAY BE OBTAINED BY SENDING A REQUEST FOR THE SAME TO THE BELOW STATED ADDRESS.

IF YOU HOLD A FIRST MORTGAGE (DEED OF TRUST) AGAINST A LOT THAT IS SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS FOR LICHEN RANCH (ALSO KNOWN AS LAKE AGNES), AND PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-33.3-217, YOU MUST OBJECT, IN WRITING, TO THIS THIRD AMENDMENT ON OR BEFORE APRIL 3, 2020, BY CONTACTING:

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Wolford Report Birth announcement

by Kem Davidson, Project Caretaker Ambrose Demrick Jackson Fishing has been slow this week, as the weather has made access to the Ambrose Demrick Jackson was born to Dezmin and Melissa Jackson of Hot area difficult. Ice thickness remains 15" with 2 feet of snow cover. Discharge Sulphur Springs on Friday, February 22, at 1:38 a.m. at St. Anthony Hospital. He is 21 cfs, Muddy Creek is ice-free. weighed 5 pounds 1 ounce and was 18.75 inches long. Grandparents are Sandra and Dale Davis of Parshall, Michael Glass of Granby, Matthew & Melanie Jackson of Brighton, and Trena Hernandez of Westminster. Great grandparents are Dave and Jeanene Hernandez, and Jeff and Peggy Jeffries. Great-great grandparents are Al and Mae Harrison.

LEAP Colorado Low- Income Energy Assistance Program

LEAP is a federally-funded program that helps eligible hard working Colorado families, seniors, and individuals pay a portion of their Winter home heating costs. Our goal is to help bring warmth, comfort and safety to your home and family by assisting with heating costs during the all-too-often harsh Colorado Winters.

The LEAP Program runs from November 1st 2019, through April 20th 2020. Applications are available for the current LEAP heating Season.

How to apply for LEAP

Online: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/leap

In Person: Grand County Human Services office 620 Hemlock St. Hot Sulphur Springs, Co 80451

Mountain Family Center E. Agate 1C Granby, Co 80446 A LEAP Representative will be at Mountain Family Center Every Tuesday starting February, 3rd 2020 through April 28th, 2020 from 10 am -12 pm.

If you received LEAP last year and still reside at the same address, a LEAP application packet should have been mailed to you. Please use the return business-reply envelope provided in the packet to submit your application. Page 5 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020 Dominguez emerges as all-around athlete by Marissa Lorenz plan in place, but we knew it would be and hopes to tough.” In the end, Dominguez would “place at state and Kremmling is fortunate to have be matched up with the state’s 1st and see more of my frequent reminders of the pride that 3rd place winners, Wyatt Yapoujian teammates qualify it holds for its youth, its students and of Byers HS and Santino Mendoza for state with me.” student athletes. And this weekend of Rocky Ford HS, respectively. “His Strathman says offered another of those memorable losses on the year were to the state that they have moments, as home-town native Rene champion, and the 3rd, 5th, and 7th already discussed Dominguez represented West Grand place winners-- it was a good year,” goals for next High School under the bright lights praises Strathman, acknowledging year, including of Denver’s Pepsi Center at the 2020 the additional challenge of playing “more mat time in Colorado State Wrestling Tournament. the dual sports. “In my 10 years the summer and Dominguez is universally coaching here, I’ve never seen it. He placing at state.” recognized as a “smart, talented and played a basketball game Friday night Following all-around great kid.” A junior, he is and definitely came into Saturday’s graduation from a member of National Honors Society competition playing tired. The whole West Grand, and, this past season, took on the role of experience is a lot to take in. It makes Dominguez notes a two-sport athlete, providing valuable the students nervous, and rightly that he wants to teamsmanship to both West Grand Boys so. Rene did an outstanding job.” be in a police K-9 Basketball and Wrestling. Although Dominguez recognizes many of the unit in a sheriff’s he had wrestled in middle school, he same challenges but says that “it was department. “I had not wrestled since eighth grade, awesome being at the Pepsi Center and love watching but immediately showed his promise. down on the floor. I would have liked ‘LivePD’ on TV And then, at the recent 2A wrestling for more of my teammates to be there and really love regionals in Montrose, he placed with me, competing and supporting the dogs,” he says fourth in the 138-pound weight class, each other.” He is humble throughout enthusiastically. photo by Kim Cameron the conversation, expressing gratitude He says that it earning his way to the state tournament, Rene Dominguez receives an emotioanal send-off to where he did not disappoint his fans, to “my coaches and teammates from would be great to in spite of two challenging losses. both teams. I wouldn’t have been do that work in state wrestling from his mom, Maria Lopez. In addition to being a state qualifier in wrestling, Rene is a honorable West Grand Wrestling Coach, able to do it without the support and Grand County or, Brian Strathman explains that they encouragement from all of them.” maybe, in a larger all state in football, honorable academic all state, and all went into the tournament knowing And Dominguez is already looking city. One thing conference in football. Dominguez was facing some “really forward to next year, saying that he is certain, the strong competitors. We had a game will “stick to wrestling” his senior year Kremmling community will continue pride of his achievements, on the mat, to follow his journey and share in the in his classes and in the wider world. Designing at the Library

Jenna Hinkel enjoyed the string art craft project A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR at the Kremmling KREMMLING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT Library earlier §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102 (3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. this week. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the Kremmling photo by Kim Cameron Memorial Hospital District of Grand and Summit counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 5th day of May 2020, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms. Eligible electors of the Kremmling Memorial Hospital District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Oﬃcial (DEO);

Rhonda Shearer 214 S. 4th Street Kremmling, CO 80459 970-724-3130

The oﬃce of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on February 28, 2020.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 2, 2020.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for absentee ballot shall be �led with the designated election oﬃcial no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, April 28, 2020.

Call us at 970.724.3442 or learn more at MPMC.org Granby | Kremmling | Walden | Winter Park Page 6 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020 Open Lands, Rivers, and Wolf Pack Vote 2020 Trails Advisory Committee by Christine Mahorney would be reintroduced) shouldn’t be in charge of wildlife management; that On January 6, it was confirmed by the decision to insert apex predators Colorado’s Secretary of State office into an already fragile ecosystem that the ballot measure to reintroduce should be left to wildlife managers. wolves into Colorado reached the While it’s clear through bumper required number of signatures stickers, social media posts and county to appear on the 2020 ballot. commissioner statements how grown- On the ballot, the measure will read: ups in West Grand will most likely cast their votes on ballot measure, we Three members of the Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails “Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning thought we’d ask some of our younger Advisory Committee will start their second and nal four- the restoration of gray wolves through constituents for their opinions. their reintroduction on designated I recently had the opportunity to year term starting March 2020. These three members are lands in Colorado located west of the spend some time with one of West representatives from Hot Sulphur Springs, Grand Lake, continental divide, and, in connection Grand Elementary’s second grade therewith, requiring the Colorado parks classes. After watching two short, and District 1. While each of these members are planning and wildlife commission, after holding educational videos about wolves, I statewide hearings and using scientific explained to them that the people on serving out their second and nal term, the Grand data, to implement a plan to restore in Colorado were going to have the County Board of County Commissioners encourages and manage gray wolves; prohibiting chance to vote about whether or not the commission from imposing any wolves should be given a home in interested applicants to apply. Members of the Committee land, water, or resource use restrictions Colorado. Sharp students they are, shall not be compensated for their services. To qualify, you on private landowners to further the many had already heard about the wolf plan; and requiring the commission to reintroduction, and several piped up to must be a resident of Grand County, preferably residing in fairly compensate owners for losses talk about the wolf pack in Yellowstone. Hot Sulphur Springs, Grand Lake, or unincorporated of livestock caused by gray wolves?” I passed out cards and told them A “Yes” vote will require Colorado that they also got to vote whether Commissioner District 1. Please submit questions and Parks and Wildlife Commission wolves should be reintroduced to to create and implement a plan to our area. They were asked to write applications by March 11th to [email protected] reintroduce and manage gray wolves “yes” or “no,” and also a short within the state by the end of 2023. sentence explaining their decision. The Commission would have the The “Yes” votes did outnumber www.co.grand.co.us/851/Open-Lands-Rivers-and-Trails-Advisory-Co ability to determine exactly where the “No” votes - but, to be fair, to introduce the pack - but it would the videos featured wolf pups that be west of the Continental Divide. were super cute and drew collective Readers have no doubt seen bumper “aaawwww’s” from the class. stickers on local pick up trucks against Here’s some of the reasons the the measure, and graphics citing second graders gave for their decisions: the decline of big game numbers in “No! Because they Now hiring the following positions: Yellowstone National Park (where can be dangerous.” wolves were reintroduced in 1995) “No, ranches will go down.” spread like wildfire on Facebook. • Part Time Dietary Assistant “Yes, because their howling is cool.” Shortly following the confirmation “Yes, because it is for the best.” • Full Time Clinic MA/LPN that the measure would make “Yes, they are really cool.” • Full Time Surgical Scrub Technician the 2020 ballot, Grand County’s “No, because the elk populations • Full Time Behavioral Health Navigator commissioners unanimously voted to approve a resolution opposing the will go down.” (I admit I helped measure, citing constituent concerns that child spell “populations.”) Now offering a $3,000 sign on bonus for the following about livestock and potential harm to The explanation that made me Full Time positions: outfitters. And they aren’t alone. Like smile was “No, cause #Love.” • Clinic Diagnostic Imaging Tech/Medical Assistant (dual role) Grand’s commissioners, a full third of This vote has the potential to alter our region’s wildlife and lifestyles in *$1,500 upon hire and an additional $1,500 after 6 months of employment Colorado’s counties have collectively spoken out against the measure. a way West Grand generations have *Sign on bonus available for full time positions only Along with quiet, long-held beliefs never seen. Regardless of how you - our that - though not often spotted - wolves readers - choose to vote, we encourage Now offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for the following already reside in the Northern Rocky you to read the full text of the measure, Full Time positions: Mountain region, town folk and and don’t just rely on bumper stickers and videos featuring adorable wolf • Diagnostic Imaging/CT Technologist commissioners alike have expressed pups.Learn more about the measure at *$2,500 upon hire and an additional $2,500 after 6 months of employment opinions that the general Colorado voting public (most of whom reside ballotpedia.org/Colorado_Gray_Wolf_ *Sign on bonus available for full time positions only in urban areas on the other side of the Reintroduction_Initiative_(2020) Continental Divide from where the pack For full position descriptions, minimum requirements, or to complete an application, visit MiddleParkHealth.org/employment. For additional information contact Cindy Multerer at 970.724.3190. Like Grand Gazette on

Facebook for more photos and up-to-date news Page 7 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020 Diamond Rio tickets go on sale Feb. 28 by Marissa Lorenz price the event in a comparable range. “We really want everyone to be able The Kremmling Area Chamber to attend,” she says. “More attendees of Commerce (KACC) is excited to also means more people in our hotels, announce that ticket sales will go on our restaurants and our retail stores. sale this weekend for Kremmling’s We want people to come to Kremmling second annual country music for Diamond Rio and discover concert. This year’s event will their next vacation destination.” feature Diamond Rio of Grand Ole She recognizes the challenges Opry fame. Two dynamic opening of putting together any kind of new acts include Colorado’s own Back event believes that “while most young Road Roots Band and Hatchie events don’t realize a profit, they Drive from Memphis, Tennessee. do make a huge difference to the “I’m stoked that we’ll have local economy. Our goal is to bring Diamond Rio,” bubbles Tara Sharp, people to Kremmling. And while KACC Executive Director, “and we don’t want everyone to move we’ve had tons of excitement in the to Kremmling, I want everyone to community since announcing them. vacation in here at least once.” I grew up with Diamond Rio, but She also realizes other benefits they’re still writing and touring. I think to bringing in such “top acts”, like they have a following among all age regional radio partnerships that promote groups and it’s massively impressive Kremmling (iHeart Radio the Bull in that they’re coming to our town!” Denver has contacted the Chamber Indeed, Diamond Rio was formed with a desire to partner this year) and in 1982 as the Tennessee River Boys, ongoing promotions from the bands a house band at the former Opryland themselves. She says that, after giving Theme Park. They put out their first the Corbin Easton band a tour of Grand album in 1991, the same year as their County last summer, including rafting, first Opry performance, and was the golfing, dining, and hot springs, the “first group in country music history band posted on their Instagram about to top the charts with its debut single, their amazing small town experience in Kremmling. “His crew still contacts me ‘Meet in the Middle,” according to their courtesy photo profile on Opry.com. “They have been and would love to come back to perform awarded Top Vocal Group honors a and be welcomed again with our total of six times from the Academy of out of Gypsum, Colorado and both Fairgrounds in Kremmling, which legendary hospitality and area beauty.” Country Music and the Country Music they and Hatchie Drive are described has a capacity of between 3,500 and This year’s concert will be held Association and sold more than 10 as combining “southern rock with 5,000. She says that ticket sales will Saturday, August 29. A beer garden million records, earning five gold and blues harmonies and country,” for be capped at 3,500 for safety reasons. is planned with Thirsty Dills’ mobile three platinum albums in the process.” something entirely fun and new. Sharp notes that ticket prices have beverage trailer and tips-trained Diamond Rio is considered The event is hoping to surpass also been dropped somewhat this year volunteers. Tickets go on sale this a defining actor in the “young last year’s Corbin Easton event for in hopes that more people will be able to Saturday, February 29. Early ticket sales country” movement and is known which just over 1,000 tickets sold to attend. She indicates that the Chamber will be $25 for general admission, $50 for their Billboard 100 hits a performance that saw the music did some price comparisons with for VIP passes, and will go up $10 the “Unbelievable,” “One More Day,” continue with several encores. similar events, such as local concerts at day of the event. They can be purchased “Beautiful Mess,” and “I Believe.” Sharp notes that the concert will Winter Park’s Rendevouz Event Center by going to the Chamber’s website again be held at the Grand County at Hideaway Park and has tried to The Back Road Roots Band is based at www.KremmlingChamber.com. Peak Health Alliance concerns addressed continued from page 3 County on behalf of you, our members.” the country and there are little to no that “Even with this moderate overall And when interviewed, Cimino details as of yet as to what it would growth rate, the burden of health care Peak Colorado. However, current said that the current situation is the look like or how it would work. costs on Massachusetts employers contracts with Centura and current result of “a big political power play” The hospital-presented option and residents continues to grow.” insurance plans for Peak members in by advocates for an as-yet unknown seems to come as push-back against So back in Grand, Commissioner Grand County have not been changed “public option” for health insurance, what they fear is an attempt to regulate Cimino reiterates his support for a because of this pull out from Southwest anticipated to be introduced to and/or cap hospital fee schedules. It third option, that of local purchasing Colorado. The current contracts and the Colorado legislature as soon was just put forth on Tuesday and alliances such as Peak Health Alliance. plans are still in force for Grand County. as next week, and promoters of a proposes a “health spending budget” “My position is that for too many Peak Health Alliance will continue recently presented model from the for the state, over which an independent years insurance companies have been to work with local communities to Colorado Hospital Association, commission would work to set limits on represented by lobbyists and lawyers; develop health plans that help the local of which Centura is a member, how much health care spending could hospitals have been represented by people get cheaper and better health focused on “total cost of care. expand each year. Similar plans are lobbyists and lawyers. But the regular insurance, while also helping local The first new option comes at in place in Massachusetts and Oregon person doesn’t have any lobbyists or hospitals and independent providers the direction of state lawmakers and with reported success, though critics lawyers at the table. Local health care succeed and improve. Locally-led would allow private insurers to sell point out that spending is already “out alliances and government officials healthcare solutions are the best hope plans under the supervision of the of control” and must be scaled back are now trying to band together to for Colorado. Peak Health Alliance and Colorado Division of Insurance and before being growth-restricted. And give a voice to those people and make Grand County Government remain as the Department of Health Care Policy indeed, the Massachusetts Health sure their interests and needs are met committed to working together in Grand and Financing. No such public plan Policy Commission’s Executive through an alternative option.” has been enacted anywhere else in Director David Seltz stated last fall Page 8 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020

Life a higher elevation...

photo by Mike Wilson It is egg laying time for the American Bald Eagle. It takes about 35 days from the laying of eggs to hatching, and then almost three months before young eagles are on their own. Through the harshest of conditions the male and female must take turns keeping the eggs warm, and once hatched protect their young from many predators. Mike Wilson says of his photo, "Somehow my winter never feels as cold when I realize what it takes for the American Bald Eagle to make a family, perched high on an exposed nest."

photo by Nate Wareham Nate Wareham's worksite near Parshall has been more entertaining with three boboctas recently visiting. They are often seen hunting rabbits.

photo by Tina Tsaconopoulos Atmospheric conditions were perfect to create the winter rainbow, known as a sun dog or snowbow. Page 9 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020

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FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (Minorities/ Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce. Page 10 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020

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photo by Mike Wilson Thank you to the families of our senior players for the support which created this impressive group of students. Back Row (L to R): Jack DeSanti, Michelle DeSanti, Kayla DeSanti, Alan Sharp, Tara Sharp, Letica Mendoza, Ivan Mendoza, Polly Castillo, Jose Castillo, JoAnna Heeney, Paul Heeney, Grace Sanchez, Juan Sanchez, Christine Warren, Kendra Holmes, Kevin Warren, and James Holmes. Front Row (L to R): Emma DeSanti, Ashley Givens, Anna Mendoza, Angel Castillo, Brad Heeney, Marcus Sanchez, and Collin Warren.

4-H Winners Circle...

photo by Dalene Harthun concept fabrication llc Members of the 4-H Winner's Circle club enjoy a day of tubing. They also thank Clark Lipscomb for his hospitality (see page 2). CNCPLASMA CUTTING by Tally Harthun report. We went over new business and FOR SIGNS, PARTS, BRACKETS 4-H reporter the club decided to go tubing Sunday February 23, 2020. Then we discussed WELDING AND FABRICATION On Monday February 10, 2020, old business with the club members. Taylin Harthun started the meeting at Then Luci did her demonstration on 6:06. Then, Brook Terryberry lead the livestock vaccines. Taylin Harthun EQUIPMENT REPAIR pledges. After that Teagan Bruchez ended the meeting at 6:40. Then we had read roll call. Then after roll call Luci a healthy snack. The next meeting is POWDER COATING Bruchez read the treasures report. Monday March 9, 2020 and 6 PM. Teagan Bruchez read her secretary 970-724-8987 | [email protected] Page 12 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020

Jason Barr from Middle Park battled his way into the Colorado State Wrestling Tournament. That is a great accomplishment for a freshman. He will be back next year we are certain, with experience under his belt. Jason was eliminated after two hard fought matches.

photo by Mike Wilson

photo by Mike Wilson Rene Dominguez from West Grand earned his way to the State Wrestling Tournament. Against the top competition Rene was eliminated in the second round, but he is already planning for next year.

photo by Mike Wilson Marcus Sanchez drives to the basket, as the West Grand Men Mustangs. In a wild game the Mustangs were still behind in the last minute of play in this postseason game. It took a strong offense and defense for the Mustangs to pull off this win over the Hayden Tigers: 48 to 43. The Mustangs advanced into the District 5 tournament with the win.

Monday, March 2 Hamburgers/Potato Salad Milk & Salad Bar Tuesday, March 3 with fresh fruits Bean Burrito/Graham Crackers and vegetables Wednesday, March 4 photo by Mike Wilson Breaded Chicken Sandwich/Chips Alex Schake puts in the go ahead basket for the West Grand Lady Mustangs Thursday, March 5 with under 1 minute left. The win in postseason play advanced the Mustangs Spaghetti/Garlic Bread to the District 5 tournament. Vail Christian came to play in this dramatic game. The Mustangs won 44 to 38. West Grand lunch menu sponsored by our hometown bank Page 13 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020

Granby Rec. Friday and holiday day camp The Granby Recreation Department 13; and Games, McD’s & a Movie on is planning some fantastic youth Friday, March 20. All trips are from 8:00- Friday day camp activities this winter! 5:00 and meet at the Granby Community Upcoming activities include: Grand Park Building. Cost is $34 per person. Pre- Recreation Center on Friday, February registration is required for each day. 28; Ice Fishing on Friday, March 6; To register for any trips, please call the YMCA of the Rockies on Friday, March Granby Rec. Department (887-3961).

West Grand Activity Schedule Thursday, February 27 Kremmling Library • Mommy (or Daddy) & Me • 3pm, West Grand Girls Fitness Class, 9:15am, Wellness Basketball vs. Plateau Valley in Center (109 S. 9th Street) DeBeque • 10:15am & 11am, Toddler Story • 4-5:30pm, Colorado Aerolab time (geared toward children 5 & Middle School Book Club, High under) at the Kremmling Library School Tutoring Help • 4-5:30pm, Colorado Aerolab • 4:15-5:30pm, CATCH - Middle School High School Drone Coordinated Approach to Child Lab Health, K-8 Cafeteria • 5pm, Family Movie Night, • 5:30pm, Incredible Years Kremmling Library Parenting Class, K-8 building • 7pm, West Grand Boys Friday, February 28 Basketball vs. SoRoCo at • all day, Canepa Dance, Bumgarner DeBeque Bldg. Wednesday, March 4 • 8am-5pm, Granby Recreation Program,Grand Park Recreation • 4-5:30pm, Colorado Aerolab photo by Mike Wilson Center, meet at Granby Middle School Design Lab and Community Center Colorado Youth Congress, High Mini-cheerleaders Tenley Kassib, Tymber Mahon, and Stella Moore are School SAT tutoring helped by high school cheerleader Isabella Galindo. The performance by • 8am-2pm, Colorado Aerolab 5th Day for Middle School, K-8 • 4:15-5:30pm, CATCH - over twenty mini-cheerleaders was a great success. Thank you to all who Coordinated Approach to Child made this possible. School • 9am-2pm, Colorado Aerolab 5th Health, K-8 Cafeteria Day for High School, 110 W. Park Thursday, March 5 Avenue • Mommy (or Daddy) & Me Saturday, February 29 Fitness Class, 9:15am, Wellness • all day, PeeWee Basketball in Center (109 S. 9th Street) Kremmling • 10:15am & 11am, Toddler Story • all day, Middle School Wrestling time (geared toward children 5 & Tournament, West Grand High under) at the Kremmling Library School • 4-5:30pm, Colorado Aerolab • 10:15am, Growing Reading Middle School High School Drone Together Storytime,Kremmling Lab Library Save the Date Sunday, March 1 March 6 - Preschool Screening Monday, March 2 March 7 - Ice Hole Golf • 4-5:30pm, Colorado AeroLab Homework Help March 16-20 Spring Break • 4:15pm, Afterschool Club, April 25 - West Grand Prom Kremmling Library • 4:15-5:30pm, CATCH - Sunday, May 24 - WG Coordinated Approach to Child Graduation Health, K-8 Cafeteria • 6pm, Middle Park 4-H Council, photo by Mike Wilson Hot Sulphur Springs Town Hall Tuesday, March 3 Wearing the blue and gold • 10am-11:30am, Pop-up Playgroup by Grand Beginning, FFA leads the way. FFA members lead activities and dress-up days last week in honor of FFA week. The week culminated with a pep rally where Principal Liz Bauer received a pie in the face. All week students put money in jars for Principal Bauer and Dr. Darrin Peppard to see who would win the honor of getting a pie in the face. (Back L to R): Madelyn Probst, Ms. Autumn Rompf, Lily Butler, Emma Daly, Dustin Beason. (Front L to R): Christopher Wellington, Daisy Hawkinson Byrne, Allison Daly. Page 14 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020

photo by Mike Wilson Morgan Nelson, Lily Butler, Iliana Castillo and Angel Casttillo

courtesy photo Science fair projects qualify for state Graves champion in 65cc division West Grand School District had State Science and Engineering Fair 19 students compete in the Western in April: Lily Butler with Warming On February 15, Hunter Graves collected two awards for racing in the Slope Regional Science Fair this past Waves (2nd Place Senior Division and 2019 Colorado Off-Road Championship Series (CORCS). He came in weekend. Regional competitors the Lisa Matlock Good Earth Award), second in the 85cc division, and was the champion in the 65cc division. were: Lily Butler, Angel Castillo, Angel Castillo and Iliana Castillo with Congratulations, Hunter! Iliana Castillo, Tyler Sherman, Parker Coping through Art (3rd Place Senior Graves, Rigo Castillo, Morgan Nelson, Division), Morgan Nelson with Peculiar Grace Wahl, Sara Lechman, Lillian Bouquet (State Qualifier, Senior McDaniels, Tannar Smiley, Luci Division), Tannar Smiley, Wendy Eller, Bruchez, Lawson Landrus, Khai Edson, and Lillian McDaniel with Science Iker Gomezrivera, Taylin Harthun Fair or Science Fail (State Qualifier, Aspyen Frazier, and John Butler. Junior Division) and Grace Wahl Nine students moved on to the with Color me Eyeris (State Qualifier, finals round of judging: Lily Butler, Junior Division). A special award was Angel Castillo, Iliana Castillo, earned by Luci Bruchez, the Colorado Morgan Nelson, Tyler Sherman, Sara Chapter of Soil and Water Conservation Lechman, Tannar Smiley, Wendy Eller, Society Award. West Grand is proud Lillian McDaniel, and Grace Wahl. of all these young scientists and wishes West Grand is proud to be taking them luck in the state competition the following projects to the Colorado and their future endeavors.

courtesy photo Culbreath breaks personal record in Vegas photo by Mike Wilson Earlier this month, Carson Culbreath attended The Vegas Shoot 202, an Middle School science teacher, Katie DeBell, Grace Wahl and Lillian archery shoot in Vegas. It's an international event, and he shot his personal McDaniel. best of 280 with his team Bear Creek Archery. Congratulations, Carson! Page 15 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020 5th Annual Warrior's Scramble by Kim Cameron and owner of Jubilee Events, says the through registrations, established event overcame all the and it makes me happy to With prominent lakes featured obstacles she initially faced when she have so much support and throughout Grand County, it is no proposed hosting a fishing tournament be able to help the kids surprise that ice fishing is a popular on Williams Fork Reservoir. of Angels of America's pastime during the winter months. Beres, former Executive Director Fallen," said Beres who Now, in the last five years, ice fishing of the Kremmling Chamber and hand-picked the Colorado has become synonymous with support Grand Lake Chamber, has had ample organization because of our veterans and their families opportunities to hone her skills at of their commitment thanks to the Warrior’s Scramble Catch organizing ice hole fishing tournaments to help children. & Release Ice Fishing Tournament. and pays attention to the smallest of "I really felt led to do Approximately 120 registered details - from keeping EMS staff on this," concludes Beres. ice fishermen took to the ice on the standby to keeping volunteers well-fed. To follow next year's Williams Fork Reservoir for the 5th Her prizes are also unique. In event on February annual ice fishing tournament. Ice fact, in a spirit of fun, Beres gives a 27, 2021, visit www. conditions, weather and no wind, toilet donated by Ferguson Plumbing jubileenonprofit.events supported a good day of fishing, and to the contestant with the smallest RESULTS as an added bonus, snowmobiles fish. Few contestants leave empty were allowed on the ice for those handed, even if they have been Winning Youth - courtesy photo registered in the tournament. “skunked” for the day. Beres gave Mackinaw Lake trout were abundant while nearly 90 door prizes - augers, ice Makayla Allison, Perry Apfelbeck holds his 36 inch Northern Pike rainbow, salmon, pike and brown shelters, pistol bits, dry bags, ice picks, Kremmling, CO - that earned him a $1000. remained elusive. Over 150 fish were Warrior whiskey, mittens and more. 17 ¾ inches measured (length only) and Richard Beres’ sponsors include ESCO Tyler Harms, Hot Padilla, of Denver, caught the largest Construction, Eskimo, Denver Water Sulphur Springs, CO - 17 fish of the day with a 32 ¼ inches (owner sponsor), Waste Management, ½ inches mackinaw. Coincidentally, Padilla Grand Lake Plumbing, Trash Company, Mason Leech, Littleton, was in the group of fishermen at the Dean West and Dean Public House, CO - 13 inches Wolford Ice Fishing Tournament the Kremmling West End Rentals and Tires, and the Parshall Inn. previous weekend who landed the Winning Youth catch of the day - a tagged fish worth Beres also ensures the event helps - Rainbow Trout $5000, and then the same fish was also veterans in some way. This year, Nathan Engle, the largest, earning even more cash. $1800 will help an organization in Denver, CO - 14 inches Smiling, Padilla mentioned they would Colorado Springs, Angels of America’s definitely be coming back next year. Fallen, whose focus is to help children Which could definitely prove to who have lost a parent in combat or Winning Adult be fruitful again - this year’s fishing PTSD suicide. The organization aids - Mackinaw tournament saw the return of several children from birth to 19 years and Richard Padilla, winners. Of the last five years, Perry helps them to find positive outlets. Arvada, CO - 32 ¼ inches Apfelbeck has won the pike prize According to Joe Lewis, founder Dan Hodges, Arvada, three separate times, and he was the and CEO for Angels of America's CO - 22 ½ inches photo by Kim Cameron only one to catch a Northern Pike this Fallen, “We encourage the kids to pick Chad Clark, Zachary Joslyn and John King hold their prizes year. The 36 inch Pike won him $1000 a sports, arts, music, or other activity Lakewood, CO - 22 inches for their winning rainbow trout. sponsored by Waste Management. In that has a coach or instructor and to the military veterans team competition, stay engaged in it. It's an opportunity Winning Adult - Rainbow Trout Team Fish Winter Park fished itself for them to invest in themselves Dexter Galley, Morrison, into first place again this year with a through practice in something that is CO - 15 ¼ inches total of 275 inches of caught fish. They the right fit for them at their current John King, Grand Lake, received custom made trophies by stage of development and interest.” CO - 13 ¾ inches Socorro Castillo, a Kremmling local. "This is the largest donation we have Zachary Joslyn, Castle It is details and prizes like these that been able to give our veteran based Rock - 13 ½ inches have many loyal fishermen returning organization. It makes me proud that each year. Kacey Beres, event organizer the event was able to raise this money Winning Adult - Brown Trout Ryan Quist, Northglenn, [email protected] Greg Bayda CO - 24 ¾ inches 970-887-2529 MPLET PO Box 2208 Fax: 725-3537 O “Everything E Granby, CO 80446 Winning Smallest Fish C in Building” Clayton Joyner, Loveland, CONSTRUCTION CO - 10 inches Est. 1972 photo by Kim Cameron Master Anglers (caught the most fish) Ed Kladney, Granby, CO - 15 fish Makayla Allison won the Youth Specializing in: (w/own crews!) Dale Vasold, Kremmling, Mackinaw Division. • Custom Homes, Additions, • Log Restoration - Exterior & CO - 12 fish Remodeling & Commercial Work Interior Finishes Veteran Teams - Overall length of all catches • Conventional Framing & Log • ICF Homes & Foundations Northern Pike ($1000 winner) Team Fish Winter Park - Perry Apfelbeck, Dillon, Homes • ICF Safe & Fire rooms / Bunkers 275 inches of fish CO - 36 inches • Decks, Kitchens & Baths • Everything - Concrete to Finish Team Moore - 188.25 inches of fish

• Chicken Coops Work (subcontracting available) Team ESKO - 38.75 inches of fish www.CCinGrandCo.com Page 16 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020 Recapturing the Joy of Reading to read. The exploration culminates by Shelly Mathis, Library with club members gathering to share Services Specialist their favorite discoveries, which provide a wealth of new options for “I have always been a reader. Since fellow readers. Most recently, the I was a teenager, I have had my head Virtual Book Club explored award- in a book. Somewhere along my path winning books. With this flexibility, of life I just got busy with life and in a Manguso was confident he would find rut with my choice of books. I just lost something to enjoy – and he did. my drive for reading,” admitted Jarrod “I wasn’t prepared for the events that Manguso, a new Grand County Library first week. I devoured two of the books District (GCLD) library cardholder and was half way through another. My and Virtual Book Club member. desire for a good story, a new adventure Preferring to own his books, was rekindled. I found my drive for the Manguso dismissed the idea of using adventure only a good book can provide the library. However, he conceded the sparked anew. The most surprising fact that owning books diminished part for me was it was in books I’d his incentive and urge to read, so never have chosen before joining the his books often sat untouched. library,” Manguso acknowledged. Things changed, however, when This story expresses the heart Manguso reconsidered the library. of the Virtual Book Club. Although “I was having a conversation with each person possesses favorite genres, my friend Kendra about being a single titles, and authors, new favorites dad with no real adult interactions are waiting to be found. The club outside of work and she brought up opens the door for discovery. courtesy photo the library again and the book club According to Manguso, “The book club is also challenging me to Library patron Jarrod Manguso rediscovered his love of reading through they have. The idea really seemed GCLD’s Virtual Book Club. to fit the need I had for some adult give other genres a fair chance. To broaden my horizons and mind. To interactions about something I know If you desire to recapture the joy of at the Kremmling Library (970-724- I love, reading,” shared Manguso. learn more about myself and find new depths and joys within myself. reading, we welcome you to join GCLD 9228) or Hot Sulphur Springs Library The Virtual Adult Book Club’s and the Virtual Book Club. This spring, (970-725-3942) to learn more. Parties unique design appealed to Manguso. I can’t really express in words nearly how much pure happiness and joy this we are exploring books with a political celebrating the genre are slated for May Rather than focusing on a specific bent, such as thrillers and espionage, 4 at the Kremmling Library and May title, the club explores an entire genre experience has brought me. Thank you GCLD, you’ve given me back a piece as well as political nonfiction and 6 at the Hot Sulphur Springs Library. for each quarter, during which each biographies. Simply contact a librarian member chooses his or her own title(s) of myself I [had] lost and forgotten…” KREMMLING, CO 80459 This week the median list price for Kremmling, CO 80459 is $359,900 with the market action index hovering around 51. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 41. Inventory has held steady at or around 5.

MARKET ACTION INDEX This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues. MEDIAN LIST PRICE

Rebecca Guthrie Broker / Owner (970) 485-4141

Amber Lemon Broker Associate (970) 531-2149 MARKET SEGMENTS Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price. 404 Park Ave., Kremmling - Colorado

If your proper ty is now listed with a REAL TOR® or Broker, please disregard this oﬀer , as it is not our intention to solicit the oﬀerings of other REAL TORS® or Brokers. The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Page 17 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020 Census 2020: Everyone Counts by Casey Malon people should use for the count. entity, governmental or otherwise. At Monday’s Economic Winter Park TImes According to Kimbrough, only She added that there are also no Development Community Conversation, 5% of the nation gets hand-delivered citizenship questions on the 2020 ‘Let’s Chat!’, Kimbrough hosted The 2020 Census is an important census ‘invitations’. Because the Census Questionnaire. “It’s a simple a ‘Lunch and Learn’ for a group part of Grand County funding. Every US Census Bureau will not mail ten question form (for each resident of residents and employers at the man, woman and child counted during Census 2020 ‘invitations to respond’ counted).” Every person, whether a Granby Library. She asked attendees the 2020 Census means about $1,500 to PO Boxes, 95% of Grand County family member or tenant/boarder, to send her their ideas on ways to get in federal funding comes to the county residents will receive their invitation needs to be counted to determine the message out. “It’s going to take each year. 15,000 residents amounts to from a census taker at their door. current population numbers. every person to make this successful. We have funds available. Keep about $22,500,000 in annual funding. Latest reports show that only 39% Education To help get the word out on the of census taker positions have been thinking about those ideas to engage importance of participating in the filled in Grand County. The temporary County Manager Kate McIntire participation,” said Kimbrough. census, Grand County received positions start in April, after training, said, “There are statistics that show She also plans to give presentations a grant of $60K to put toward and can go through the end of July. The people will be more likely to complete to each Town Board/Council over community outreach and education. positions allow schedule flexibility, the census if they receive information the next month, conduct a ‘Census from a position of trust. That is why County Communications can bridge the gap between seasonal 101’ in conjunction with Senior local outreach is very important. Coordinator Alexis Kimbrough also employment and pay about $20 per Nutrition on March 19, and send an It is the goal of the work Alexis is acts as the County’s Complete Count hour on average. Kimbrough hopes educational mailer out to residents doing.” McIntire shared that while Committee Chair. “This is the first local employers with seasonal staff will advising them of what to expect. the data collection responsibility falls time Grand County has organized a share the employment opportunity with solely on the shoulders of the US Response Methods Complete Count Committee,” said their employees. Interested individuals Census Bureau, it benefits the county Kimbrough. “It is so important that (the true heroes) can learn more and apply at 2020census.gov/en/jobs. greatly to have accurate numbers. The physical ‘invitation’ is just one everyone is counted. Every person way residents can respond to the US Census scams have already begun Kimbrough has already begun to not counted costs the county about Census. Once you have received your to surface. “A census taker will never meet with Grand County residents $15K over the course of ten years.” invitation to respond to the 2020 census, ask for personal information such as a and employers to educate them on the you can respond online, by phone or by Challenges social security or bank account number. importance of this year’s census. mail. In order to be counted, responses Second homeowners, seasonal They will have a badge that identifies On February 12, she spoke to the must be given by July 31, 2020. employees and the homeless population them as official census takers,” she said. middle schoolers at West Grand. “It Alexis Kimbrough welcomes all can all be counted as Grand County Some residents decline to was a fun event,” said Kimbrough. “I thoughts and ideas for spreading the residents during the census, provided participate because they suspect was their age last time the census came word on Census 2020. Send them they are not being counted somewhere their information will be shared with around.” She said that children are often to [email protected]. else. Kimbrough says there is no outside entities. Kimbrough stresses undercounted in the census. Helping threshold for length of residence (e.g., that the information collected by the them understand the importance To learn more about the 6 months + one day). The location of census is protected by law under Title and delivering the message to their census, visit 2020census.gov. residence on April 1, 2020 is what XIII and is not shared with any other parents is a way to engage families. LAST TIME 'ROUND THRIFT SHOP

NICE WINTER courtesy photo The undefeated championship team, Sagebrush BBQ & Grill. From left to right: Jennifer Bauckman, Sarah Payne, Brett Payne, Andy Paugh, Jason CLOTHES McConathy, and Alayna Kuberski. Granby Volleyball Champions sweaters/heavy coats 1. Sagebrush BBQ & Grill 14-0 2. Drowsy Water Ranch 12-2 snowsuits/wool hats 3. Acord Asphalt 9-5 4. Java Lava Café 8-6 Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM 5. The Dominators 7-7 6. Notorious DIG 4-10 Saturday 10AM-2PM 7. That’s What She Set 1-13 8. MPE Blackouts 1-13

Final Tournament Results 970-724-2912 1. Sagebrush BBQ & Grill 2. Drowsy Water Ranch On the east side of Kremmling Town Square Page 18 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020

Laura K. Howell, M.D. Dr. Howell completed her medical school training at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Utah Health Sciences Center in Salt Lake City, UT where she received MIDDLErecognition forP herARK teaching abilities,HEALTH research, and excellence in laparoscopic surgery and family planning. Dr. Howell brings her ex- pertiseKeeping in general obstetricsLife Grand and gynecology as well as family planning, pelvic pain, adolescent care. Her knowledge of Family planning beneﬁ ts the health and well-being of mother, father, children and families of Grand County.

March Specialty Physician Schedule

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Now, with some specialists, you can schedule your appointment directly with a specialty physician’s ofﬁ ce and visit with the physician in Granby. For Family Practice appointments please call: 970.724.3442 If you have questions please call 970.887.5864

General Surgery Orthopaedics 1 2 Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 3 4 General Surgery 5 Adam Wilson, MD 6 7 970.887.5864 Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 970.879.6663 Podiatry Orthopaedics 970.887.5864 Dermatology Adam Wilson, MD Sandra L. Eivins, MD Dustin L. Kruse, DPM 970. 879.6663 Gastrointestinal 970. 871.4811 303.423.2520 Orthopaedics Mark E. McCaulley, MD Orthopaedics Jason McKown, PA 970.887.5864 Jason McKown, PA Dermatology 970.887.5864 General Surgery Orthopaedics in WP Clinic 970.887.5864 Orthopaedics Robert C. Ratcliff, MD General Surgery Skye Gardner, PA Patrick B. Johnston, DO Adam Wilson, MD Rebecca L. Wiebe, MD 970. 879.6663 970.887.5864 970.879.6663 970. 887.5864 970.871.4811

General Surgery 8 9 General Surgery 10 General Surgery 11 Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 12 Orthopaedics 13 14 Robert C. Ratcliff, MD Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 970.887.5864 Adam Wilson, MD 970.887.5864 970.887.5864 Gastrointestinal 970.879.6663 Mark E. McCaulley, MD Orthopaedics Urology 970.887.5864 OB/GYN Jason McKown, PA Jamie Van Overen, DO Orthopaedics Laura K. Howell, MD 970.887.5864 970.871.9710 Jason McKown, PA 970.668.5771 970.887.5864 Dermatology Orthopaedics Orthopaedics Orthopaedics Orthopaedics in WP Clinic Petra Chladek, PA Adam Wilsom, MD Alexander Meininger, MD Adam Wilson, MD Jason McKown, PA 970.879.6663 970.879.4612 970.879.6663 970.887.5864 970.871.4811

General Surgery General Surgery 15 16 Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 17 18 Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 19 Orthopaedics 20 21 970.887.5864 970.887.5864 Adam Wilson, MD Orthopaedics Gastrointestinal 970.879.6663 Adam Wilson, MD Mark E. McCaulley, MD 970. 879.6663 970.887.5864 General Surgery Orthopaedics Cardiology Rebecca L. Wiebe, MD Jason McKown, PA Peter M. Lemis, MD 970.887.5864 970.668.9772 Dermatology 970.887.5864 General Surgery Orthopaedics Orthopaedics Orthopaedics in WP Clinic Skye Gardner, PA Patrick B. Johnston, DO Robert C. Ratcliff, MD Adam Wilson, MD Jason McKown, PA 970. 879.6663 970.887.5864 970.879.6663 970.887.5864 970.871.4811

General Surgery 22 23 24 25 Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 26 27 28 General Surgery 970.887.5864 Orthopaedics Robert C. Ratcliff, MD Adam Wilson, MD General Surgery Gastrointestinal 970.887.5864 Mark E. McCaulley, MD 970.879.6663 Orthopaedics Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 970.887.5864 OB/GYN Jason McKown, PA 970.887.5864 Orthopaedics Laura K. Howell, MD 970.887.5864 Jason McKown, PA 970.668.5771 Orthopaedics 970.887.5864 Dermatology Orthopaedics Orthopaedics Alexander Meininger, MD Orthopaedics in WP Clinic Petra Chladek, PA Adam Wilsom, MD Adam Wilson, MD Jason McKown, PA 970.879.6663 970.879.4612 970.879.6663 970.887.5864 970.871.4811

29 30 General Surgery 31 Robert C. Ratcliff, MD 970.887.5864 Orthopaedics Jason McKown, PA 970.887.5864 Orthopaedics Adam Wilsom, MD 970.879.6663 Page 19 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020 Grand County events New book from former Kremmling resident Dancing with Sea Lions, by former West Grand High School principal, Town hall with KC Becker Philip Bonds, features stunning Join Colorado Speaker of the House If you cannot attend the town hall photography of California sea KC Becker for a discussion of the current meeting, you can share your comments, lions, and focuses upon issues legislative session at the Fraser Valley questions, and ideas with Representative involving the conservation of sea Library on Sunday, March 1, beginning Becker by calling 303-866-2578 or lions and ocean ecosystems. at 1:30pm. emailing [email protected]. Dancing with Sea Lions is $28.50, and can be purchased by emailing Birds of a Feather wildbluepacificpublishing@yahoo. On March 6 from 7-9 p.m., Habitat local artists. Tax-deductible tickets are com or by calling 970-531-8817. for Humanity will host its annual event, available in advance. They cost $25 each courtesy photo “Birds of a Feather” at the Church of online at eventbrite.com (search for Birds Eternal Hills in Tabernash. of a Feather), and are sold at the Granby Killdozer documentary film, premieres in The birdhouse-themed fundraiser, Visitor Center (516 E. Agate Ave., cash Grand County for one-week run features an assortment of sweets, only) and at City Market from 10 a.m. to savories, adult beverages, music 4 p.m. Feb. 15 and Feb. 29. Tickets also The documentary film TREAD, more extended interviews that add provided by Eagle Wind Sound, and will be available at the door the night of which is about the bulldozer rampage dramatic perspective to the event.” a unique silent auction of beautiful the event. that took place in Granby, Colo. in Of particular interest is the rebuilt hand-decorated birdhouses created by 2004, premieres in Grand County at the version of the Killdozer. The film crew Foundry Cinema and Bowl Feb. 28 for a was able to find a Komatsu D-355A, one-week run. the same model used by Heemeyer in Ice Golf Open | March 7 Appearing for questions and answers the rampage, in California. They were The 12th Annual Ice Golf Open has been set for Saturday, March 7, so after the film’s showing Feb. 28 and 29 then able to hire Hollywood’s best prop mark your calendars and start getting your team together. This is an 18 hole will be Patrick Brower, the author of designer to essentially make an authentic- scramble that takes place on Wolford Mountain Reservoir. It is $25 per person “KILLDOZER: The True Story of the looking facsimile of the homemade tank with teams of four. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 Colorado Bulldozer Rampage.” Brower’s used by Heemeyer. a.m. This is a fundraiser for the West Grand Booster Club. To sponsor a book was used as source material for the That facsimile tank was used in hole or for more information, please email [email protected]. film. several re-enactments of the early part “Director Paul Solet and his of the rampage that caused $10 million Hollywood-based production crew did an in damage. The actual tank was armored excellent job in conveying this disturbing with an ingenious shell of concrete and Hospice Daffodils event and the personality behind it,” steel that featured four firing ports from Help ensure we are able to care for Purchase on March 10, from 9:00am- said Patrick Brower, who worked as a which three firearms were placed. patients nearing end of life in Grand 5:00pm at City Market in Granby or pre- consulting producer on the film. Although no one was killed in the County. Support Northwest Colorado order online before March 7 at www. The film relies on Heemeyer’s tapes rampage, Heemeyer fired at a perceived Health's Hospice program by purchasing northwestcoloradohealth.org/daffodils. that he left behind, interviews with his enemy and law enforcement. He also daffodils! The event supports Northwest Order 10 bunches or more online and we friends and victims of the rampage and attempted to cause an explosion in Colorado Health’s hospice program, will deliver on March 10! many recreations of the rampage and its eastern Granby by shooting at large which is available to anyone who needs For more information or to volunteer backstory. propane tanks. Heemeyer killed himself it in Grand County, and celebrates the for this fundraiser, call Kyleigh Lawler at “Much of the original footage, both in the tank after the machine stalled many patients and families who benefit 970-871-7609. still and video, is presented in the film,” due to overheating in the devastated from hospice services. Brower said. “But there are also some foundation of the Gambles building in new photographs and video and newer, downtown Granby. Hunter Education Class Roaring 20s chamber banquet Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hosting a Hunter Education Class at the CSU Extension Building in Kremmling on Saturday, March 21 from 9am-6pm and Sunday, Get all gussied up in your favorite cocktails, as well as poker games and March 22 from 9am-6pm. Both days must be attended. Cost is $10. Instructors are 20's attire and join the Kremmling Area music. There will also be a silent auction Merle Schultz, Joe Ortix and Thekla Schultz. Chamber of Commerce for the Roaring table with lots of amazing items. The class is sponsored by Summit Range Association. For more information call, 20's Chamber Banquet on Saturday, Tickets are $35 each, or $50 for a 970-389-2798, or email, [email protected] March 28, beginning at 6:00pm at the couple. RSVP by March 23. Kremmling Extension Hall. We will For more information, call serve up yummy food and amazing Snowmobile Poker Run March 22 970-724-3472. The 11th annual Snowmobile #163 on US 40 near Rabbit Ears Pass. Adult scavenger hunt in Granby Poker Run is scheduled for Sunday, The entry fee is $10 per hand or Beat the mid-winter blues with a Teams must fit in one vehicle (legally) March 22 (note, the date change six hands for $50. The course will be photo scavenger hunt! Grab your friends and provide your own vehicle and digital from Saturday, March 21) at the prepared by personnel from the Peak or co-workers on Saturday, March 14 to camera. The cost is $25 per team if pre- Peak Ranch, north of Kremmling. Ranch. The awards and cash prizes will form a team and compete for awesome registered, or $30 per team the night This popular event is a fundraiser given at a ceremony starting at 4 p.m. at prizes. Teams consist of adults 16 or of. For more information or to register for the Middle Park Fair and Rodeo. the Grand Old West. For more details, older, and will travel around the area your team, call the Granby Recreation To participate, you must register from call Amy Mahon at (970) 531-2561 or taking pictures and gathering obscure Department at 970-887-3961, or register 9 a.m. to noon at the beginning of the e-mail items. We will meet at Brickhouse 40 online at granbyrec.activityreg.com It’s course, which is near Mile Marker [email protected]. at 6:30 PM, and return by 9:30 PM. sure to be a hit!

Send your news and photos to [email protected] or text to 970-509-0547 Page 20 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020 Record visitation at Rocky Mountain in Please join us for our National Park FIFTH ANNUAL in 2019 Rocky Mountain National Park received another year of record visitation in 2019. The park received a total of 4,678,804 visitors, which was a slight 1.7 percent over record visitation in 2018, of 4,599,242 visitors. Visitation for 2019 represents a 44 percent Saturday, March 7th | 6-11PM increase since 2012. July, the most visited month, experienced River Run RV Resort Granby, Colorado a record 976,042 visitors. Determining visitation numbers A fundraising event to support Middle Park Health with the purchase of new equipment, the expansion of is a difficult and imprecise effort. facilities needed to provide expanded services to our communities as well as medical educational scholarships. Visitation statistics are reliably accurate estimates and help park Tickets $150 managers see overall trends. Fall For tickets and more information please visit http://events.handbid.com/auctions/bash-2020 visitation, particularly on weekends, Contact Tiffany Freitag at [email protected] or call 970.724.3176 for more information. continues to increase at Rocky Mountain National Park. Winter weekend visitation also continues We hope you can join us! to increase. The top ten busiest days in 2019 in order from first to tenth were September 28, July MIDDLE PARK 28, September 29, September 22, ME DIC A L July 5, September 21, July 21, September 1, July 6, and July 4. Park managers continue to address the effect this level of Thank you to our sponsors visitation is having on visitor and Presented by staff safety, resource protection, MIDDLE PARK visitor experiences and operational ME DIC A L capacity. Since 2016, during the summer and early fall, park staff have restricted vehicle access in three specific areas, the Bear Lake Road corridor, the Wild DIAMOND RUBY SAPPHIRE OPAL OPAL Basin area, and the Alpine Visitor Center, when parking areas fill and heavy congestion warrants. In 2019, these restrictions occurred most days in July and August, in addition to weekends in June and September. This also occurs in the Bear Lake Road corridor during TOPAZ some winter weekends. Other areas of the park are experiencing SAPPHIRE high visitation as well, particularly when restrictions are in place. Addressing day use for the long term requires a holistic park-wide approach. Park staff are developing draft concepts to EMERALD address the multitude of day use challenges and opportunities to enhance park visitors’ experiences. These concepts will be shared with the public later this year and will involve a stakeholder- engaged planning process. For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206. Page 21 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net February 27, 2020

County discusses coronavirus Obituaries by Marissa Lorenz are a large family of viruses that are associated with respiratory illness that Dale Raymond Davis 1964-2020 Discussion of COVID-19, better result in fever, cough and shortness of Dale Raymond Davis passed known as the novel coronavirus, reached breath. These viruses spread through coughing or sneezing, much like the away on February 6, 2020 with the halls of Grand County Government his wife and son by his side. this week, as the Board of County flu. Some coronaviruses are common and regularly cause illness in the U.S. in He was born on November 6, Commissioners (BOCC) asked for 1964 to Caroline (Bogart) and conversation with Grand County Public the fall and winter. Other coronaviruses like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Buckie Davis in Inland Empire Health following a public statement in Los Angeles, California. from the Centers for Disease Control (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory He met his wife, Sandra, (CDC) confirming “14 cases diagnosed Syndrome (SARS) have caused outbreaks internationally in the past in 2002 in California and in the United States, in addition to 39 they eventually made cases among repatriated persons from and have been known to cause severe illness. We do not know yet how severe their way to Colorado and high-risk settings,” and that “the U.S. settled in Kremmling. government and public health partners 2019 Novel Coronavirus is compared to He was an old outlaw, that are implementing aggressive measures other coronaviruses or how easily it can loved his Harleys, loved his to slow and contain transmission” of the spread between humans.” family, his pitbulls (Buster, virus in the U.S. The update goes on to strongly Dozer, and Gus Gus) and loved advise, “There are many types of Public Health Director Brene playing with his grandkids. He coronaviruses currently circulating Belew-LaDue workshopped with the loved drawing, and he loved the in Colorado and the U.S. that cause Board, explaining that the department outdoors and during the summer has several emergency preparedness respiratory illness. These illnesses are could be found at the lake fishing. NOT COVID-19.” and response plans already in He is survived by his wife of place for a number of different Baker encourages all to take up 15 years; daughters Melissa and scenarios. Subsequent to the meeting, everyday measures that are known to Malynn and their children, and Commissioner Rich Cimino stated that reduce the risk of any respiratory virus. his son Jesse. He is also survived planned for the summer. Condolences She reminds residents to: there is ongoing preparation within by his mother and his four brothers, can be sent to: Sandra Davis, PO the county and that steps are already Floyd, Jesse, Josh and Aaron, and Box 414, Parshall, CO 80468. being taken by Public Health. “Grand ● Wash hands frequently with soap numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. County Public Health is communicating and water or an alcohol-based hand rub A memorial service is on a daily basis with the state about when soap and water is not available current risk and steps for prevention and Dale Davis preparedness.” ● Cover your nose and mouth when at the lake Abbie Baker, Grand County Public coughing or sneezing with his son. Health Administration and Program Manager, confirmed that they were “working closely with the Colorado ● Avoid close contact with anyone Department of Public Health and who is expressing signs of illness Environment (CDPHE) and the CDC in order to monitor risk and activity in the ● And to Stay Home if you are sick. world, in the U.S., and in Colorado.” She emphasized that there are currently NO Baker indicates that our Public known cases of COVID-19 in Colorado Health office will continue to keep up- and that the risks for the state continue to-date with the illness and will provide to be low. Those at greatest risk are updates to the community. She also those who have recently traveled from encourages use of online resources China or who have been in close contact such as the CDC at www.cdc.gov/ with someone who has had a confirmed coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019. diagnosis. html and the World Health Organization Grand County Public Health put out at www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/ their most recent Public Health Update on novel-coronavirus-2019 for the most Monday, explaining that “Coronaviruses recent information.

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Dates to Remember Happy Birthdays & Anniversaries Thursday, Feb. 27 Robert Amaro Wednesday, March 4 Cindy Eller Thursday - February 27 Rocky Bishop Jeff Cunico Amanda Schuler • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7am & 8am, Wellness Center Dennis Carpenter Chris Kassales • Mommy (or Daddy) & Me Fitness Class, 9:15am, Wellness Center (109 Sean Devos Christian Tichy S. 9th Street) Nikki Moffat Monday, March 2 Teri Linke • Back in Action Fitness Class, 11am, Wellness Center (109 S. 9th Street) Floyd Pruitt  Sonia Castillo Rob MacDonald • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, located behind the high school Tannar Jean Smiley Samantha Miller Riley Mahon • Senior Luncheon, 12 noon, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 Pork Chops/ Schelly Olson Monique Sanchez Broccoli Rice Casserole/Baked Apples & Raisins/Carrots/OJ/Whole Wheat Friday, Feb. 28 Karl & Janet Mabey  David Wittenburg Bread Cliff Chetwin Pattie Heller  • Family Movie Night, 5pm, Kremmling Library Louie Farrell Tuesday, March 3 • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building, Cost $7 Andy Henry Sadie Blair • Kremmling Memorial Hospital Board Mtg, 6pm, Wellness Center Heidi Hill Jennifer Hooks • Drop-in Hockey (ages 14 & up), 7-9pm, Chuck Lewis Skating Rink Makaili Lynne Lay Paula Belcher Tom Schafer Julie Hester Friday - February 28 Morgan Young Jericho Seltzer  = anniversary SPECIAL DISTRICT NOMINATION FORMS DUE!!! Jesse Stradley  = birthday (in memory) Saturday - February 29 Saturday, Feb. 29 Inell Harvey  Send birthdays and • Concealed Carry Class, 6-8pm, Kremmling Library Tom & Cheryle anniversaries to Sunday, March 1 Bumgarner  [email protected] Sunday - March 1 Ellen Buras or call 970-724-8977 Monday - March 2 • Senior Luncheon, 12 noon, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 Hot Turkey Sandwich/Mashed Potatoes/Gravy/Asparagus Amandine/Banana Gore Range Baptist Kremmling Adult • Circuit Training, 4pm, Wellness Center (109 S. 9th Street) Church conference Volleyball • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building, Cost $7 Are you wondering what's going Tuesday - March 3 wins losses on in the world today? Gore Range • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7am & 8am, Wellness Center Baptist Church is hosting Jan Markell's Mudflingers 8 0 • Board of County Commissioner's Meeting, 8:30am, Hot Sulphur Springs Understanding the Times video Prophecy Administration Building Orville Ready Blocker 6 2 Conference from September, 2019 on Sweet Digs 6 2 • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, located behind the High School Saturday, February 29 from 8:00 a.m. Dirty Diggers 5 2 • Pop-up Playgroup with Grand Beginnings, 10-11:30am, Kremmling to 4:30 p.m. Featured speakers are: Dr. Library Empire Spikes Back 3 4 Robert Jefress, Amir Tsarfati, Laurie Free Ballin 3 5 • Back in Action Fitness Class, 11am, Wellness Center (109 S. 9th Street) Cardoza-Moore, Jan Markell, Pastor Big Sets 2 5 • Senior Luncheon, 12 noon, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 Hamburger Jack Hibbs, and Pastor J.D. Farag. A Stroganoff/Orange Spiced Carrots/Beets/Apricots/OJ/Buscuit Hops & Smash 1 7 continental breakfast will be served Balls Deep 0 8 • Quilting Club, 3-5pm, Kremmling Library as well as lunch and snacks. There is Wednesday - March 4 no cost for the conference. Please call * Final standing after Feb. 19 • Rotary, 6 pm, Create Space 724-9604 with numbers of attendees in • Adult Volleyball, 7-9:30pm, K-8 gym order to plan for the amount of food. The Benefit for GCHA Thursday - March 5 conference is a very informative day of • Too Fit to Fall Fitness Class, 7am & 8am, Wellness Center getting answers to questions about the Visit the Dean Public House on • Mommy (or Daddy) & Me Fitness Class, 9:15am, Wellness Center (109 end-times we're living in. Friday, March 6, from 4:00-9:00pm for S. 9th Street) their March First Friday in support of • Back in Action Fitness Class, 11am, Wellness Center (109 S. 9th Street) Republican Grand County Historical Association • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10am - 2pm, located behind the high school The GCHA operates four museums • Senior Luncheon, 12 noon, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 Chicken precinct caucus located in Grand County and was created Enchilada Casserole/Tossed Salad/Mixed Vegetables/Avocado/Orange/ to bring together people interested in Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Saturday, March 7, 10:00am history and to preserve the history, • Zumba, 5:30pm, Bumgarner Building, Cost $7 Precinct 1 & 10: Grand Lake Fire historical artifacts, and historical • Kremmling Memorial Hospital Board Mtg, 6pm, Wellness Center Department, 201 West Portal Rd Grand buildings in Grand County. 10% of all • Drop-in Hockey (ages 14 & up), 7-9pm, Chuck Lewis Skating Rink Lake sales will be donated in support. Dine in, Precinct 2 & 3: Granby Library, 55 carry out, or just have a drink and you'll

Save the Date Zero St, Granby help support this worthy organization. Precinct 4 & 5: Extension Hall, 210 To learn more about GCHA visit https:// March 7 - Spring BASH for Middle Park Medical Foundation 11th St, Kremmling grandcountyhistory.org/. March 7 - Ice Hole Golf hosted by the West Grand Booster Club Precinct 6, 7, & 9: East Grand Fire Concealed Carry Class March 7 - Caucus for Republicans (10am) and Democrats(2pm) Dept, 77601 US 40, Winter Park Precinct 8: Town Hall , 513 Aspen St, A Concealed Carry Class will be March 21 - County Assembly for Grand County Democratic Party Hot Sulphur Springs held February 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the March 22 - Snowmobile Poker Run hosted by Middle Park Fair & Rodeo Precinct 11& 12: Aspen Room Inn at Kremmling Library. Seth Sterns of High Mountain Security will be instructing th March 22 - County Assembly for Grand County Republican Party SilverCreek, 62927 US HWY 40, Granby class. For more information call or text, March 28 - Chamber Banquet Dinner 970-531-3946. March 28 - Ski Joring hosted by Middle Park Fair & Rodeo May 2 - Kentucky Derby Party hosted by Middle Park Fair & Rodeo To Contact the Grand Gazette \ May 2 - Cinco de Mayo hosted by Kremmling Chamber Call Kim Cameron, 970-509-0547 or 970-724-8977 e-mail June 7 - Peg Toft Memorial Roping [email protected] or [email protected] June 12 & 13- Monster Truck Rally in Kremmling Grand Gazette, PO Box 782, 116 N. 3rd Ave, Suite 1A, Kremmling, CO 80459