Page 2 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018 Who I'm voting for and why, in June 26 Letter to the editor.... Democratic Primary Authorities botched case To the Editor, be bullied", and "can't be bought". Joe The Grand County Sheriff’s intent.” Although a lesser charge of Here are my candidate choices doesn't take PAC money, and he stands Department and the Grand County Criminal Negligence resulting in bodily (so far) for the upcoming (June 26) up for poor people who are being taken District Attorney’s Office both ultimately injury to an at-risk adult/elder [C.R.S. Democratic Primary election, with advantage of, by rich corporations. Joe did not consent to repeated requests as 18-1-501-(3)] a class 6 felony could my reasons for voting for them. I hope is not related to Ken (Salazar). Joe is reported by Sky-Hi Newspaper staff to have been filed in this case, the District others will share their Primary election endorsed by Bernie Sanders. Joe sent be interviewed regarding the reported Attorney declined to file charges. candidate choices, and reasons, too! a surrogate to the Middle Park High physical abuse and exploitation/theft District Attorney Mr. Barkey also Primary Election Ballots will be mailed School candidate forum in Granby. experienced by a Grand Lake woman 71 made the decision not to file theft/ out from our County Clerk (Hot Sulphur For Colorado State Treasurer, I'm years of age on September 10, 2017. exploitation charges in this case when Spgs.) starting June 5, so please think voting for Bernard Douthit. Bernard is Fractured bones, bruising, bleeding the alleged perpetrator had admitted to about candidates, soon! an experienced "finance guy" for this or tissue edema are not required Sheriff’s investigators that he had taken Independents can vote this time, "finance job", and Bernard came to, and elements under Colorado law in order without the knowledge or permission by choosing a party (Democratic OR spoke at, the Middle Park High School to substantiate that an at-risk adult/elder of Ms. Simon her personal property Republican) for at least a day, and filling seniors' candidate forum! Bernard [Age 70 plus] has sustained a “bodily (armoire) valued at $1,200. I would like out either a Democratic or Republican Douthit voted for Bernie Sanders. Call injury.” C.R.S. 18-1-901(c) states “Bodily to emphasize that the District Attorney ballot, both of which they (Independents) Bernard Douthit at 720-635-3403. injury means physical pain, illness, or was provided with an interview audio will get in the mail. Bernard will call you back, and he any impairment of physical or mental recording made by the Sheriff’s For Colorado Governor: I'm voting listens to what you have to say! Bernard condition.” Any “bodily injury” to an Department wherein the alleged for Jared Polis. Jared is not perfect (who Douthit even respects Polly Lawrence, at-risk adult/elder from physical abuse perpetrator admits to law enforcement is?), but Jared Polis did call me back, his Republican opponent, who also spoke is because of their age, vulnerability officials the theft of her property. and he listened to my opinions about at the Granby, MPHS senior students' and physical frailty a serious medical The apparent reluctance of law issues. Jared's biggest competitor, Cary candidate forum! and legal issue which should never be enforcement officials and the Grand Kennedy, never would call me back, For Colorado Secretary of State, I'm discounted or minimized by authorities. County District Attorney’s Office to and she takes money from oil and gas voting for Jena Griswold. I liked both A total of sixteen (16) days transpired enforce and prosecute crimes committed interests. Jared Polis is not for fracking, Jena Griswold and her opponent Phillip before the Grand County Sheriff’s against at-risk adults/elderly clearly but Cary seems to be for fracking. Villard, from phone conversations, but Department finally made an initial sends the wrong message to perpetrators For replacing Jared Polis, as Jena Griswold seems more experienced, police report regarding the physical and places in jeopardy the public safety U.S. Congressman for Colorado's stronger, and more able to see through abuse that Ms. Simon was subjected of all seniors residing in Grand County. Congressional District #2 (includes crooked corporations, and this would to on 9/10/2017. Colorado mandatory The Grand County workshop held in Grand County, Boulder, etc.): I'm voting help her to effectively protect us citizens reporting requirements of mistreatment April on “Elder Abuse” identified several for Mark Williams. Mark will not take of Colorado, and to prevent fraud being to an at-risk adult/elder under C.R.S. services provided by different agencies PAC (Political Action Committee) money, done to us. Call Jena Griswold at 720- 18-6.5-108 (VII) (b), require that a law in the county and was a good initial while at least one of his opponents, Joe 739-1274. Jena will call you back, and enforcement agency shall not more step, but the specific current issues and Neguse, does take PAC money, from oil she listens to what you say. than twenty-four hours after receiving a resolution of those problems facing our & gas interests. Mark Williams is anti- The Sky Hi News made a video of report of mistreatment to an at-risk adult/ at-risk adult/elder population in Grand war, and he experienced war, when he the excellent Middle Park High School elder provide that report to the County County were not addressed. was an Air Force Fighter Pilot, back in bipartisan candidate forum, in their District Attorney’s Office and the Adult Protective Services estimates the first Gulf War. Mark came and spoke auditorium, held by MPHS seniors in County Department of Social Services. increases in the Colorado elderly at Granby's Middle Park High School Granby, on Thurs., May 3. To watch The Grand County Sheriff’s population to exceed 1.2 million seniors' candidate forum, on Thurs., May the forum, visit https://www.skyhinews. Department on 10/09/2017 declined individuals over the age of 65 by the year 3. Mark is endorsed by Bernie Sanders. com/news/watch-the-2018-bipartisan- to enforce a lawful temporary civil of 2030. Adequate planning and decisions Mark Williams' campaign phone is 303- candidate-forum/ protective/restraining order issued by implemented now by our Grand County 552-6028. Mark will call you back, and the Grand County Court on 10/05/2017 officials will determine what the present he listens to what you say! Carol Sidofsky after being notified that the alleged and future holds for Grand County’s For Colorado Attorney General, I'm perpetrator involved in the incident on elderly population. voting for Joe Salazar. Joe says he "can't 09/10/2017 and named in the protection Please support an effort to start order had violated the restraining order up a Grand County Citizen Oversight by residing within 100 yards of Ms. Board to be started by Grand County Sunday Worship Simon’s residence. Commissioners modeled after the Grand County District Attorney Mr. Denver Citizen Oversight Board. KREMMLING COMMUNITY Barkey maintains there was insufficient CHURCH facts and evidence to sustain a charge “Where God’s presence is Ms. Francesca “Jo” Cowgill transforming lives” of assault in this case because of the Service: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. legal burden of substantiating “criminal 4th St. and Eagle Ave. 970-724-3655 www.kremmlingcommunitychurch.org

GORE RANGE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Thursday Night Prayer - 6:30 p.m. EndEnd ofof thethe SchoolSchool Jesus said to them “Come and See” John 1:39 1117 Jackson Ave. - 970-724-9604

GiveYearYear your students isis Here!Here! and graduates a special gift TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Service: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and be sure to remember those teachers! 4th Sunday of every month: at 5pm “We are a Christian family of God that seeks to serve FLOWERS BY MARCIA | 970-724-1185 Christ with justice, peace and love for all people” 202 Park Ave, Kremmling 9th St. and Central Ave. - 970-724-3626 Page 3 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018

West Grand Superintendent | Dr. Darrin Peppard An open letter to the Seniors of the Class of 2018 Grand County EMS Open House West Grand Seniors… congratulations! You’ve done it. You have completed your high school education and will be walking the line and getting that diploma. What an exciting time for you and for your family. This is always one of my favorite times of year, so much pomp and circumstance surrounding each and every celebration. Please take the time to soak it all in and enjoy every Come join Grand County EMS in Granby and Kremmling as we celebrate minute. It will be gone in a flash. National EMS Week! Kids and adults can interact with our station crews As we move closer to the graduation and learn more about what we do. Our ambulances will be open and ceremony, countless graduation parties, unpacked so you can see, touch and take pictures with most of the and the next steps in your lives, I would equipment we have available. Ice cream and beverages will be like to share three thoughts with you. You might consider them advice but that of internet shopping and marketplaces. available during each of the open houses along with free swag! is up to you. I prefer to think of them as So, in 1994, Bezos left the corporate words from an old guy who isn’t one of finance world, moved to Seattle and your parents. opened an online bookstore from his The three things I would suggest are garage. In the first 30 days of business he these: give yourself in service to your was already at $20,000 in weekly sales. community, be brave and don’t fear In 1997 his company, Amazon, had its taking risk, and finally, don’t lose that first public offering and has, of course, special bond that exists between you and become an internet giant. Bezos today is Thursday, May 24th, 3pm-7pm Friday, May 25th, 4pm-6pm the wealthiest person in the world, with your classmates. Granby: 81 West Agate Kremmling: 1003 Eagle Ave a value of over $150 billion dollars. I’m Mahatma Ghandi once said ‘the best Hot dogs (5pm-7pm) Come in and see our crew quarters, way to find yourself is to lose yourself not saying all risk will pay off in a way Emergency Response ambulance bay Emergency Response in the service of others’. According to similar to Amazon but it is important to equipment and vehicles equipment and vehicles a 2016 study, approximately 25.3% of understand that risk is something not to all Americans volunteer service of any be feared. Hook your kids up to a monitor Hook your kids up to a monitor kind in their communities. This study It amazes me how close so many of to get a free printed readout to get a free printed readout also revealed the average volunteer you are with each other. I have heard it donates just over 32 hours of their time many times this year from a lot of you; during a given year. This equates to ‘we just all grew up together’. While more than 7.9 billion hours of volunteer this is so true, don’t lose sight of the time. You can serve your community relationships you have developed during in so many ways. You can serve on a your time in West Grand. I have worked community board or give of your time in two other districts and I’ve seen a lot to local charities and support programs. of people come and go. What we have Volunteering for community activities, here is special, and you are the ones who service organizations, or even at local make it so. Hold true to the friendships, schools is a great way to find the joy of you truly are a special group. volunteering. The key is find something Finally, in the words of Kate you enjoy and take a shot at it, just try it. Summers, “You have learned a lot, but You never know where it might take you. there is still lots of learning for you as If you don’t know Jeff Bezos’ story, it you journey through life. Never stop is one worth investigating. In a nutshell, learning.” Congratulations Class of Bezos graduated from Princeton and 2018!!! I am proud to have been even a was a rapidly climbing finance executive small part of your journey and wish you when he decided to take a big risk. Bezos only the best going forward – well done! Memorial Day, May 28, 2018 saw the potential in the very early stages #WeAreWestGrand American Legion Post 88 and the Grand County Veterans Service Office Invite all Veterans to join us and participate in the Grand Lake Memorial Day Parade! 8-9 a.m. coffee & donuts at Triangle Park 9:30 Assemble for Parade at Triangle Park Harms & Sons offers free pick-up of scrap cars (West end of Main Street) and roll off service. Offer free auto battery 10:00 a.m. starts, walk or ride the People Mover and recycle appliance drop-off. Will pay for Memorial Ceremony at Town Park following the parade. large amounts of scrap. Ranch and land clean- 11:30 Lunch provided for Vets at Pancho & Lefty’s. up! Call 970-406-0507 and 970-531-7589. By American Legion Post 88 and Ladies of Grand Lake Community & Bare Bones Bar 80. Page 4 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018

Hot Sulphur Springs Happenings Did sticks and stones actually break your bones? We’ll get you back on your feet

photo by Kim Cameron Hot Sulphur Springs is working on projects around town. The streets will be ready for Hot Sulphur Days on June 8-10.

Middle Park Medical Center Emergency Services Radiology Orthopedic Surgery photo by Kim Cameron Physical Therapy Serena Fanning has officially begun work as the new director of the Pioneer Village Museum in Hot Sulphur Springs. Outstanding healthcare FREE CHIPPING! close to home. The Grand County Wildfire Council is hosting community chipping days this summer for private home and property owners. Bring your slash and we will chip it and haul it away for FREE! Unlimited loads!

June 2nd East Grand Fire HQ* (8am to 1pm) June 9th Grand Fire HQ July 14th Grand Lake (Hwy 34 & GCR 48) Aug 11th Kremmling (Location TBD)

All locations accepting slash from 8am to 5pm (except June 2). Participants MUST follow the Materials Guidelines found at www.bewildfireready.org. Accepted materials include trees, tree branches, small diameter logs, and brush. Winter Park | Granby | Kremmling | Walden No lumber, stumps or willows accepted. 970.724.3442 | MPMC.org Contact Brad White at 970-887-3380 with questions. Thank you for helping reduce hazardous fuels in Grand County, making us all safer from the threat of wildfire! Page 5 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018

Public Fishing Section of Fraser Flats River Habitat Project Now Open

courtesy photo Willow Harvesting Project The Colorado River Headwaters Chapter of Trout Unlimited completed a willow harvesting project last Saturday, May 19. Over 20 volunteers helped to harvest over 2,000 willows from Ranch Creek, a main tributary to the Fraser River. The willows will be planted on downstream sections of Ranch Creek, and will help to improve habitat, reduce bank erosion, and maintain cooler water temperatures in the creek and river system. The willows will be planted on June 2-3. To volunteer for the planting project, please visit the TU Headwaters Chapter's website at www.coheadwaters.org or visit Facebook. com/SaveTheFraserRiver.

Looking to buy or sell? photo by Jessie Schultz Webb District 1 Commissioner Richard Cimino was prepared to go fishing at the Now is the perfect time! dedication. SOLD Call Amber Lemon 970-531-2149 by Kiki Sayer, Learning by County Water & Sanitation District #1 Doing Project Coordinator made public fishing access possible by agreeing to lease its 0.41-mile section of the improved river to Grand County. A 0.41-mile section of the Fraser River Amber Lemon officially opened to the public for fishing An important component of the [email protected] on May 16th, marking the culmination restoration project was a revegetation (970) 531-2149 of a $200,000 river restoration project, effort, led by the Colorado River 404 Park Ave., Kremmling - Colorado a collaborative effort by Learning By Headwaters Chapter of Trout Unlimited, If your property is now listed with a REALTOR® or Broker, please disregard this o er, as it is not our intention to solicit the o erings of other REALTORS® or Brokers. Doing, including Grand County, Denver that involved recruiting some 150 The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Water, Trout Unlimited, Northern Water community volunteers to plant more than and other stakeholders. The restoration 3,000 willow stakes and 90 cottonwood project represents a new era of water trees along the river to help stabilize the cooperation among East Slope water riverbank and provide shade cover. The providers and West Slope agencies and TU chapter also installed signage and a conservation groups. staircase to improve public access to the Said Grand County Commissioner river from County Road 83. Merrit Linke at the ribbon cutting A fish survey conducted by Colorado ceremony, “This project showcases Parks and Wildlife following completion what we can accomplish by working in of the river project showed significant partnership, and partnering is how we increases to trout population, signaling need to work together on our water issues improvements in the fish habitat. from now on.” Commissioner Linke was joined at The Fraser Flats River Habitat Project the ceremony by Grand County’s other improved a 0.9-mile stretch of the Fraser two commissioners, Richard Cimino and River impacted from water diversions to Kristen Manguso. Art Ferrari, chairman the Front Range and ranching practices of the Grand County Water & Sanitation that left the river wide, warm and District Board, as well as Dave Bennett, shallow. Learning By Doing monitors Director of Water Resource Strategy river health in Grand County and, for Denver Water, also took part in the understanding the stress that this section ribbon-cutting ceremony. of the Fraser River experienced, chose The Fraser Flats public fishing it as its pilot restoration project in 2016. section is accessible from County The project was funded by LBD partners, Road 83/Devil’s Thumb Road, just off a private landowner, a Colorado Parks Highway 40 near Sunset Ridge ponds. and Wildlife “Fishing Is Fun” grant Parking spots are across the county road through the Sport Fish Restoration Act from the entrance. and a Patagonia Enviro grant. Grand Page 6 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018 The meaning of Memorial Day

courtesy photo From left to right: Ryan Van Oosten, Emilia Horn, Zac Horn, Michelle Romero, Raymond Horn, Paul Romero, Matt Van Oosten, Robin Young, Amy McDonald, Kaitlin Claxton, Troy Claxton, Jordayn Williams, Brittany Klotz, Felicia Andrade, Taylor Luttrel, Betty Andrade, Jackie Adams, Chris Quillen, Misty Quillen, Laticia Kingery, Isaac Batchelder, Maranda Batchelder, Desirea Simon, Madison Simon, Deb Dillon, and Braisen Marshall. Fedex road cleanup On Saturday, May 12th the local ages 6 to 65 joined forces and collected FedEx Ground team held a trash pick almost 30 bags of garbage that had been file photo up along US Hwy 9 just south of discarded in the ditch over the past year. The annual Memorial Day parade in Grand Lake is this Monday, May 28. Kremmling. The team adopted a two Four lucky volunteers found a special mile section of Hwy 9 four years ago item, which had been planted in each by Duane Dailey under the leadership of Becky Trail. Boy and has been maintaining it ever since. quadrant of the section, that was worth Scout Troop #104 engages in the spirit This year a crew of 30 showed up to get a prize. After the trash was collected the Grand County Veterans Service Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 is of Memorial Day by distributing bubby the job done on what turned out to be a crew met back at the FedEx station for a poppies. American Legion Post 88 will beautiful spring morning. Volunteers cookout to celebrate a job well done. truly the most solemn of all United States holidays, a time to remember those have the highest quality American Flags American soldiers who paid the ultimate for sale. sacrifice, to keep our country free, as The annual Memorial Day parade well as the freedom loving world. in Grand Lake is truly an amazing and The true meaning of Memorial Day, successful endeavor, thanks to the efforts though, dates back to the days of the Civil of an amazing group of individuals, War. Originally, it was called Decoration volunteers, and local businesses . Please Day, a day when family members would attend the parade that assembles at 9:30 take time out of their lives to quietly a.m., at the west end of main street at attend to the graves of their loved ones Triangle Park. Parade kicks off at 10:00 by planting flowers and sprucing up the am on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. graves of those loved ones. All Veterans are asked to please walk By the mid-20th century Memorial (march), ride the people mover or your Day had been extended to honor all motorcycle with fellow veterans. All Americans who have died in serve are asked to please attend the Veterans to their county. Many people visit Memorial Ceremony held after the cemeteries and memorials, or parades to parade in the Grand Lake Town Square. commemorate this space day. Veterans and family members are then Locally, here in Grand County the asked to please attend the Veterans cemeteries are attended to, and graves Appreciation luncheon, starting at marked by a small American flag by 11:30am at Poncho and Lefty's after the patriotic, freedom-loving, community- Veterans Memorial ceremony in the minded individuals and groups, who Grand Lake Town Square. The luncheon sincerely understand the meaning of is free to Veterans. this weekend. In Fraser, under the Other important events this summer leadership of Connie Clayton, the Fraser are Hot Sulphur Days, Kremmling Days Cemetery Association erects American­ and the Granby 4th of July parade. made flags. Grand Lake is attended to Most importantly, on this Memorial by the Grand Lake Women's Club, with Day take time to reflect on the true the support of the Town of Grand Lake. meaning of this solemn occasion. Kremmling is served by members of Remember those who gave all. VFW Post 9374 and family members. Remember that you can enjoy your Hot Sulphur Springs has its flags done freedom thanks to these brave women by American Legion Post #88 and and men that made the ultimate, supreme family members. Granby Cemetery is sacrifice, their life, so that you may be attended to by American Legion Post able to enjoy freedom. #88 and Cub Scout Pack #104, Troop 6, Page 7 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018 Jilly's perfects high altitude toffee recipe by Nina Wood Imagine if you will being a woman from Kansas or California or even Denver, all at lower altitudes than here, moving as a pioneer wife and trying to cook with your standard recipes. Suddenly, your cakes fall flat, cookies spread out like pancakes, and if you try to make candy requiring being boiled, it just doesn’t turn out. Today we know water doesn’t boil here at 212 degrees, increasing cooking time, and an adjustment in ingredients is necessary when baking. Carol Hochstrasser came to Kremmling determined to share her mother’s delicious homemade toffee. The photo by Kim Cameron challenge that developed Lester Bolen of Guthrie Electric in Kremmling helps make sure the Grand required two years to Fuel Depot's new sign is lit. Dawna and Stuart Heller, owners of the Grand figure out how to make Fuel Depot, recently acquired new signage with an old feel. Dawna states it at 7364 feet. Carol’s the sign was purchased from Sinclairs in Granby and was refurbished by mom, Hilda Busch Evans, Willow Creek Signs. The new slogan, "Fueling your Adventures 24/7" was was born in Oklahoma the mastermind of Pat Etler. and spent her adult life in California at 54 feet photo by Nina Wood above sea level. She Carol Hochstrasser holds a photo of her mother called her toffee creation with the story of the great toffee available at Jilly’s. “almond roca” before the confection was developed candy you can sample and buy at Jilly’s formally. on the west end of Kremmling. No, the There were some minor adjustments recipe does not double well. in ingredients, Carol says, but mostly it As a final note, Jill Wilkinson was the cooking time and temperature for whom the business is named will that took awhile to determine to make be completing her two year mission the perfect candy. and will be home at the end of May. These days, Carol’s daughter, Kendra She is Kremmling’s latest Boettcher Wilkinson makes the toffee a batch at a Foundation Scholarship winner and will time, each creating about two pounds of be spending some of her summer getting Words cannot express the gratitude we have for those who have sacrificed everything for our freedom. it's not too early to order graduation treats Honor them and remember, Freedom is not free. We also have cookies, brownies, homemade toffee, cheesecake bites, cupcakes 200 W. Park Ave., Kremmling Better Parts, Better Prices, Better Service www.jillysburgers.com 103 Park Ave., Kremmling | 970-724-1271 970-724-1137 Mon-Fri 7am-7pm | Sat 8am-5pm | Sun 9am - 4pm Page 8 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018 West Grand FFA banquet

photo by Kim Cameron Heading to state track - (Back L to R) Clayton McSpadden, Chris Brown, Sydney Ritschard, Brady Gore, Jordan Knight, Josh O'Hotto, Marcos Ramirez, Hayley McNichols, Hugh Wheatley, Emma DeSanti, Jakob Buller, Ryan Tripicchio (Front L to R) Cheryl Brown, Luke Mogck, Garrett Miller, Ralin Corrales, Faris Jones, Omar Dominguez, Rene Dominguez, Juliana Jimenez photo by Lori Birch Ritschard scores in all four state events Members of the West Grand FFA wrapped up their year with an awards by Chris Brown, Track Coach good for 10th. The 4x100 and 4x200 ceremony. They are pictured above with FFA advisor Morgan Ritschard. The Mustang track team finished relays just missed making it to the finals their 2018 season with 3 days at the state with 10th place finishes. by Morgan Ritschard Austin Schake, Morgan Jones, Ivan meet in Lakewood. The girls finished The girls scoring came mostly from Thursday May 10th the West Grand Lopez, Henry Cullum, and Madison 18th of 61 schools with 21 points while seniors Ralin Corrales and Sydney FFA Chapter continued the tradition of Jump the boys were 28th place with 8 points. Ritschard. Ralin jumped 8-11 good for their Annual FFA Banquet. On this night District 1 Creed Speaking- Gracean Scoring for the boys were pole vaulters 6th in the pole vault. Sydney had a rare 4 many of the members were recognized Hoesli (Gold Category) and Khailaya Hugh Wheatley 4th with a jump of 12-2 of 4 in the state meet finishing 6th in the for their achievements this past year Hughes (Bronze Category) and Brady Gore 8th at 11-8. The boys shot [34-3], 4th in the 100 [12.57], and in the organization. These awards State Horse Judging Team- Gracean also had a few season bests that failed 4th in the 200 [26.41]. The 4x100 relay ranged from Greenhand Degrees, State Hoesli, Cirenda Cordova and Morgan to score.Freshmen Jakob Buller tied was 8th with Juliana Jimenez, Emma CDE Competitors, and District Creed Jones his best in the pole vault of 10-8 good DeSanti, Ralin, and Sydney [52.71]. Speaking Competitors. State Agricultural Mechanics Team- for 13th, Hugh ran 11.53 in the 100 and Sydney was the first girl since 2001 to The following members were Trae Gore and Ivan Lopez Marcos Rameriz threw the shot 42-5 score in all 4 of her state events. awarded: We would also like to thank our Greenhand Degree- Gracean Hoesli, supporters for attending the banquet 4-H summer day camp to offer swim lessons Cirenda Cordova, Khailaya Hughes, because without all of you our program Tiffany Padia-Luttrell, Mason Lemon, would not be able to grow. The CSU Extension Office is June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19 and offering 4-H camps again this summer. July 26. It will offer three different The summer camps extend beyond the options for registration, based on daily 4-H program and all youth are invited. schedules. Option 1 features an entire Summer Programs are a great way to day of activities, including swim lessons, keep your kids engaged and learning for $35. Children must register in a block West Grand Activity Schedule through the summer months without of at least four swim lessons, and must Thursday, May 24 • 10 am, Bits-n- Spurs Gymkhana, breaking the bank. be between the ages of 5-18. Option • 10:15 am, Toddler Storytime, Kremmling Fairgrounds This year’s theme is “Exploring 4-H”. 2 includes an entire day of activities Kremmling Library Monday, May 28 4-H offers a surprising variety of project without swim lessons for $20. Option 3 • 4 pm, School Greenhouse sale, topics—everything from sewing to includes one 4-H Topic Project Activity, Greenhouse behind High School NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY shooting sports! In this year’s series we with a pick-up of 12:30pm, for $15. • 5 pm, Movie Night, Kremmling • 4 pm, School Greenhouse sale, plan to give a sample of the project topics Activity topics include Wildlife CSI, Library Greenhouse behind High School sewing, photography, etomology, and available to our community members. • 6 pm, Community Fitness with the Tuesday, May 29 We will also be offering swim lessons as even cake decoration! Firefighters, WG High School an additional option. Youth do not need to be a member of • 6:30 pm, Preschool Graduation, • 6 pm, 6th grade Author Night, This year’s day camp series will 4-H to participate! For more information High School Auditorium Kremmling Library meet on Thursdays - June 14, June 21, or to register, call (970) 724-3436. Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 30 • 4 pm, School Greenhouse sale, • 6-7 pm, Parent Meeting for Cheer/ Cheer?Pom Parent MEtting | May 30 Greenhouse behind High School Pom, High School Cafeteria Are you an 8th-11th grader interested in Cheer and Pom for the 2018-2019 school Saturday, May 26 Thursday May 30 year?! There will be an athlete/parent meeting on May 30, from 6-7pm in the high • 10 a.m., GRADUATION, High • 10:15 am, Toddler Storytime, school cafeteria. This is a LAST CALL for members as we need to get definite School Gym Kremmling Library numbers for our National Dance Alliance (NDA) home camp and ordering gear for • all day, 4th and 5th grade field day, next year! Questions? Email Coach Rath at [email protected]. Sunday, May 27 high school Mountain Biking group rides on Wednesdays The Kremmling Mountain Biking the group often has dinner at the Grand group is once again doing weekly rides. Adventure Brewing Company. Weather The group meets at the Town Square postponements are made by 3 p.m. on the on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. The day of the ride through their Facebook rides are 12-15 miles long and are for page Kremmling Mountain Biking. intermediated riders. After the ride, Page 9 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018

photo by Andrea Buller National Junior Honor Society Eleven new members were recently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on Tuesday, May 15. New members are - Elisabet Buller, Tannar Smiley, Susan McDonald, Morgan Nelson, Wendy Eller, Ashlyn Eisenman, Lily Butler,Kai Edson, Eleanore Poindexter, Grace Wahl and Emily Osborne. They join the 2017-2018 members - Levi Edson, Alex Schake, photo by Sydney Ritschard Igor Bergman, Lauren Hoesli, Sage Lechman, Ollie Bergman, Carly Kellen Ralin Corrales (front center) was joined by her family at her official signing and Jesus Dominguez a member this year is not pictured. for Cornell Univeristy. (Back L to R) Grandparents Sam and Laurie Henderhan, sister Erika Moffat, ,mother Krisit Moffat and (Front L to R) brother James Moffat and Corrales. Corrales signs to Cornell University by Christy Parrott she’s a strong student and obviously Recent West Grand High School athletically gifted. She has the desire and graduate Ralin Corrales has been drive to get better, and that’s what we accepted to Cornell College as a pole look for.” vaulter for the track team. “I got a letter Once Corrales visited Cornell’s at the beginning of the year and recently campus, she immediately felt at home. made it official,” Corrales says. Corrales “The environment is welcoming,” she started pole vaulting at her brother’s explains. Founded in 1853, Cornell urging: “He told me I should get into it, College distinguishes itself as a and I fell in love with it.” visionary leader in higher education. In Currently, Corrales is ranked fact, Cornell College was among the first fourth in the state, with a record height to recognize the science of education of nine feet, seven inches. Coach Brown and to award women the same degree as photo by Marsha DiRienzo says, “She’s been a joy to coach. She’s men. Cornell College is set in the heart Lucas DiRienzo fishing on the Blue River. won every meet she’s entered, and I of Mount Vernon, Iowa. think she’ll do even better in college.” Excited by the changes, Corrales Not only is Corrales’ work ethic admits she’ll miss her hometown, “It’s evident in her athletic achievements reassuring that Kremmling will always 4-H Report... but across Kremmling, as well. Ralin kinda be the same,” she says. In addition Corrales jumps at the chance to help, to pole vaulting on Cornell’s track team, recently assisting the Mountain Parks Corrales plans to study psychology and annual meeting. “I really like helping early childhood development. Whether people,” she explains. A coworker at The academically or physically, “It’s exciting Moose Café, Reilly Weimer confirms, to get to new heights and continually “She’s a very hard worker.” improve,” Corrales explains. Certainly, That hard work caught the eye of there’s no limit to the heights Ralin Cornell coach Karly Brautigam: “First, I Corrales will soar to. thought she’d be a great fit academically,

Monday, May 28 MEMORIAL DAY NO SCHOOL! Tuesday, May 29 courtesy photo Smothered Burrito Milk & Salad Bar On May 21st the 3R's 4-H club gathered its meeting at the CSU extension Wednesday, May 30 office at 6:30. We went over our normal schedule and procedures. At 7:30 we with fresh fruits completed our community service project by painting barrels for the middle Beef Spaghetti/Garlic Toast and vegetables Thursday, May 31 park rodeo. We are very grateful to Northwest Ranch supply for generously Corn Dogs/Macaroni Salad donating 3 gallons of paint. All together we painted 6 barrels. We had a fun time working together as a club! West Grand lunch menu sponsored by our hometown bank Page 10 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018

Green Mountain Reservoir opens with a focus on boat inspections Partners are preparing for another launching by a certified professional. busy boating season at Green Mountain Cooperation with Colorado’s mandatory Reservoir which opens on May 18 for the inspection and decontamination program summer season. Following last years’ has proven successful to stop the confirmed presence of invasive quagga movement of harmful invasive species, mussel larvae, known as veligers, in the such as quagga mussels, into new waters. reservoir, the Forest Service, Colorado Public awareness and participation is the Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the best tool in the prevention of invasive Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) have taken species. proactive steps to continue to monitor “We suspect the veligers in Green and protect Green Mountain Reservoir. Mountain came from a boat that launched This year there will be a few changes to illegally," said CPW's Invasive Species inspection locations in response to the Coordinator Elizabeth Brown. "That veliger discovery. just shows how important a rigorous Inspections and decontaminations inspection program is to help protect for Green Mountain Reservoir will open all waters, and it shows how critical it May 18 at the Big Green Boat Ramp is for the public to cooperate and help from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The boat us protect the resource we all enjoy and ramps are closed when inspectors are not need for drinking, irrigation, power present and motorized boats are required generation and recreation." to launch from an official inspection U.S. Bureau of Reclamation detected station site. Launching motorized boats quagga mussel larva in Green Mountain photo by Penny Hamilton from other ramps is prohibited and could Reservoir in fall of 2017. After detection, result in a fine. The inspection station Another change on Granby’s stretch of US Hwy 40 as the Broken Arrow CPW immediately instituted rapid will move to the Heeney Marina ramp in response which includes increased Motel shell left standing after the October 2017 fire was hurled into the mid-June as water levels and progress on monitoring. CPW will continue monthly dumpsters. marina improvements dictates. monitoring of the reservoir this season McDonald Flats Boat Ramp is only for all life stages of invasive mussels open to hand-launched and hand-powered and other invasive species. Although watercraft this year. The reservoir will additional larvae have not been found close to motorized watercraft on Oct. 15, in subsequent sampling, officials are 2018 at 7:00 PM. collaborating in an attempt to prevent “We are asking the public to adhere Colorado's first full blown infestation in to the inspection locations and times so state waters. we can protect the reservoir,” said Bill Because these invasive mussels infest Jackson, District Ranger. “Get a head waters by the billions, these mussels start by remembering to clean, drain, pose a massive financial, recreational, and dry your equipment before and after and ecological threat to Green Mountain use.” Reservoir and other bodies of water The Heeney Marina will not be throughout the state. They latch open until mid-June due to planned onto almost any surface, eventually improvements and construction for encrusting lake bottoms, beaches, buoys, additional infrastructure and parking to docks and other structures. They clog accommodate the new inspection and boat motors and plug water distribution containment protocols. systems critical for irrigation and energy The inspection stations will continue production. In addition, they consume to implement containment protocols put nutrients that native fish and other in place late last year which means that species need to survive. every boat has to be inspected when For more information about how exiting the reservoir and will be issued a you can help protect Colorado’s bodies Advantages of a seal and blue receipt. If a boater leaving of water from invasive species visit Green Mountain Reservoir intends to Colorado Parks and Wildlife here: http:// Central Boiler launch in a different water body, their cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/ISP-ANS. • Saves money on heating bills boat must be decontaminated before aspx . and pays for itself quickly • Can heat your home, garage, [email protected] Greg Bayda 970-887-2529 MPLET PO Box 2208 shed & barn all with one unit Fax: 725-3537 O “Everything E Granby, CO 80446 • Easy to use and can be used in C in Building” town CONSTRUCTION • Certified clean-burning Est. 1972 Specializing in: (w/own crews!) All Fired Up • Custom Homes, Additions, • Log Restoration - Exterior & Kremmling, CO 80459 Remodeling & Commercial Work Interior Finishes 970-724-8987 or 970-531-2277 • Conventional Framing & Log • ICF Homes & Foundations Homes • ICF Safe & Fire rooms / Bunkers • Decks, Kitchens & Baths • Everything - Concrete to Finish • Chicken Coops Work (subcontracting available) www.CCinGrandCo.com Page 11 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018 Granby Firefighter to appear in Colorado Firefighter Calendar program in the gym, I’m proud to say that survivors with their rescuers. Currently, she has reached her goal." Olson spent Olson is trying to connect with a nine months preparing for her calendar 13-year-old girl who was badly burned tryout and insists, "You definitely have in a bonfire incident in Granby last year. to watch what you eat and you can’t "I would like to let her know that we drink." (Granby Fire) are all here for her, and she Having won a spot in the calendar, has our support for a full recovery." Olson will participate in a photo shoot Olson’s determination to succeed in June with a release party scheduled in helping others shows in how she for August 17th, which is when she will spends her work hours and free time. find out what "month" she is. "I got the Kudos to the Colorado Firefighter call from one of the CFC board members Calendar organization for selecting an congratulating me on being selected, already proven winner. In the last five who said, ‘You're going to be very busy years, the organization has raised over for the next 15 months!’," Olson says. a half million dollars. "The best way Olson will attend public signing to support the charity," Olson says, events to help raise money for the burn "Is to buy a calendar from me!" For center, including a field trip to the information on the calendar release, Children’s Hospital, so the calendar go to www.cofirefightercalendar.org, winners can see what the organization and if you want to train like a Schelly has done for the burn center. The Olson, contact Kendra Barten at organization not only raises money for [email protected]. the burn center but also reconnects burn EMS week: stronger together Grand County Emergency Medical Kristina Ekren, Ryan Gallagher, Jesse courtesy photo Services (GCEMS) is proud to Gatewood, Nadine Kentfield, Steven announce that May 20th through the Kentfield, Cooper Knochenmus, Alex Schelly Olson competes to earn a spot on the calendar. 26th is National EMS week for 2018. Law, Charity Loar, Wyatt May, Nic Pax, This year’s theme; EMS STRONG is Logan Price, Dustin Sanchez, Cordie by Christy Parrott shape and help raise money the burn “Stronger Together,” is a true reflection Stieve, Kai Tarr, Robin Trainor, Karla center and the kids," Olson explains. of how GCEMS operates within Whitcare, Travis Wildeboer, Meghan The Colorado Firefighter Calendar, Granby Fire Assistant Chief Schelly Grand County. This is the 44th annual Woods and Daniel Warden. John a Denver-based non-profit organization, Olson recently won a coveted spot in National EMS Week which began in Nichols, M.D., PHD, is the Medical produces Colorado’s official firefighter the 2019 Colorado Firefighter Calendar 1974 by President Ford. He dedicated Director for GCEMS and the Command calendar, with all net proceeds benefitting (CFC). Olson has been dedicating her the week to recognize all of the EMS Staff is comprised of Chief Ray the Children’s Hospital Burn Center and time and efforts to helping Grand County practitioners that help safeguard the Jennings, Deputy Chief Allen Pulliam, Burn Camp programs. Firefighters from residents since 2008, when she began health, safety and wellbeing of their Captains Audrey Jennings, Erich around the state try out for a shot at the her career as a volunteer firefighter for communities. The GCEMS command Barber, Melissa Lewis, Jeanne Power coveted calendar, as well as volunteer to Grand Lake Fire. Afterward, Olson staff is honored to work with all of the and Lieutenant Christian Hornbaker. raise funds, attend events and educate worked as an EMT and critical care EMTs, Paramedics and office staff that Thank you to our incredible children on fire prevention. technician, and she has been with Grand make up GCEMS. community for your support! GCEMS is Fire Protection District No. 1 since 2011, In order to prepare for tryouts, Olson GCEMS would like to recognize proud to provide you with “Professional currently serving as the Assistant Chief hired personal trainer Kendra Barten, the men and women that selflessly Care with a personal touch.” of Administration, Community Risk who works out of Mountain Life Fitness give of themselves so that others may To help celebrate EMS Week, Reduction, Wildfire Mitigation and is in Granby. Barten says, "When Schelly live. Paramedics Dustin Barbee, John GCEMS is holding an open house at the also a Public Information Officer. came to me with the goal of wanting to Byrd Jr., Sean Caffrey, Alan Gonano, Granby station on Thursday, May 24th compete for the firefighting calendar, In her office at the fire station, Olson Jason Haefeli, Shannon McGill, Erica from 3pm-7pm and at the Kremmling she was so excited and motivated that I displays the 2015 and 2016 Colorado Mentzer, Derrick Pavlisin, Joshua station on Friday, May 25th from 4pm- knew she could do it, and I thought she Firefighter calendars, which feature two Peterson, Rebecca Polyack, Elizabeth 6pm. More details will be posted on the would be the perfect candidate. Through firefighters from Grand County. 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Women's Cast and Blast flyfishing and shotgun Dave Jones clinic on Sunday, June 10 and his granddaughter Colorado Parks and Wildlife will To reserve your spot, call 970-725-6200. Brooke Bock be hosting a Women's Cast & Blast fly The cost is $20 and checks should be pedal throughout fishing and shotgun clinic on Sunday, made out to Rachel Sralla. the neighborhood June 10 in Kremmling from 8:30 am - 4 on their pm. Advanced registration is required. recumbent double seater bike. Free Herbicide given beginning May 25 Grand County Division of Natural August 10, August 24 September 7 and Resources Office will be giving away September 21. from 9 a.m. to noon. photo by Kim Cameron herbicide on Fridays beginning May 25 Herbicide must be put in a sprayer and ending September 28 fro 9 a.m. to and cannot be put in jugs, buckets, cans, noon at the shop at 469 East Topaz in etc. For more information call, 970-887- Granby. The Natural Resource officers 0745 or visit Gcgovernment.com/140/ will also be in Kremmling on May Noxious-Weeds 25, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, Trail Ridge to open on Friday Trail Ridge, Highway 34, is ceremony will be held at noon at the officially scheduled to open this Friday, Alpine Center. if the weather holds. The ribbon cutting Bits and Spurs Gymkhana series begin May 27 The 2018 Gymhkanas season begins involved. All start at 10 a.m. There are at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 27 with eight age groups, that include all ages. subsequent meets on June 10 and 23, More info is available from Audrey July 7 and 28, August 25, and Sept 9. Schultz, 970)531-0247 Note both Saturdays and Sundays are

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Memorial Day is known as the start of summer. Summer for kids in an agricultural community it is a mix of hard work in the fields with crops and animals as well as creative play. In this picture from 1900, children have harnessed up their steer and are enjoying a day on their "cart." Provided by The Grand County Historical Association. Page 15 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018

Fishing, camping, pond boat & trailer, construction material & tools, ATV trailer, and much more! K-Town Carquest Friday, May 25-Monday, May 28 9 am-5 pm Detention Depty I / Looking for a reliable, trusting, Hwy 40 and Eagle Ave. (East side Support Services Technician customer oriented, individual. of Kremmling by the airport.) The Grand County Sheriff’s Automotive knowledge helpful but not Office has the following job openings: required. Quick learner with the ability Questions call 303-253-4213 Dispatcher, Detention Deputy I and to work with computers. Pay depends Support Services Technician. All on experience. Please see us at K-Town are full time, full benefits positions Carquest or call 970-724-9325. (medical, dental, retirement, paid leave). More info on website (www.co.grand. Estate Sale co.us). To apply, submit a Sheriff’s Office employment application to PO Saturday and Sunday Box 48, Hot Sulphur Springs CO 80451 (970-725-3343) or email to mfinley@ March 26-27 co.grand.co.us (support services tech), [email protected] (detention), 9:00am-3:00pm [email protected] (dispatch). Greer’s Appliance Center is the Old Park Subdivision, 697 C.R. 164 leading wholesale and retail provider of home appliances in Summit County. Service Manager Job Description Shop tools, appliances, housewares, sporting The Service Manager is responsible equipment, western tack, etc. for managing the service department. Grand County Rural This includes answering customer Health Network service calls, ordering parts, receiving, inventory management, scheduling and LOST DOG - DUSTER Care Coordinators (two positions) customer follow up. It also involves 8-year-old Miniature • Date last seen May 10, receiving of appliances and customer Outreach to Grand and Jackson Australian Shepherd, 25 lb. 2018 County Medicaid clients, specifically sales. those identified as high utilizers. The candidate must be physically Unneutered Male with docked • Location last seen was on Coordinate care for Grand and Jackson able to move large appliances. Appliance tale, Red merle, white and a the Trough Road in-between County residents to support access and construction experience is a plus. little brown with green eyes. Rancho Del Rio and Radium. to care. Complete monthly reporting Send Resume to: lena@ He has a slight limp from a Contact Denise 970-653-7877 for program activities. Assist patient greersappliance.com navigator and program director with past injury. or Sarah 970-471-0700 Patient Navigator Program. Good interpersonal skills required. Must be highly skilled in Microsoft Office and internet. Only self-directed and motivated individuals need apply. Full job description available at www. gcruralhealth.com. 1.0FTE. Pay DOE $17-20/hr, includes benefits. Bilingual Spanish speakers strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, send letter of introduction and resume to: Sally Ryman, Program Director, Grand County Rural Health Network, P.O. Box 95, HSS, CO 80451; Boat Inspector fax 970-725-3478; or email sryman@ co.grand.co.us. ANS Boat Inspectors needed at Williams Administrative/Guest Fork Reservoir. Starting at $13.00/hr. Must be Service Assistant | Blue responsible & Self Valley Ranch motivated. Season runs Full time position overseeing from May to October. company’s administrative office Must be 18 and over, including all administrative duties, good with the public, have bookkeeping/accounting; human reliable transportation. resources; coordination and preparation for guest arrivals/departures ensuring Training provided. Please comfort and needs are met. Candidate contact Matt (970-739- should demonstrate excellent customer 0443 or service and communication skills. matt@rockymountainrec. Strong computer skills are a must. com for additional Send resume to BVRJobs@jnsgrp. information or to apply com Page 16 GRAND GAZETTE www.grandgazette.net May 24, 2018

Send events and meetings to [email protected] or Happy Birthdays & Anniversaries call 970-724-8977 Dates to Remember Thursday, May24 Sunday, May 27 Deb Wood Sierra Groff Kellie Acord Faith Tausig  Thursday - May 24 Korby Setliff Elizabeth Hubbard Joanie & Dominic Branes  • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10 am-2 pm, located behind the David Solawetz Jerrika Frances Jones Kim & Pam Trout  high school Landon Williams Mykeaela Ann Jones • Senior Luncheon 12 pm, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724-9730 Doug Richards Baked Teriyaki Steak/Mashed Potatoes/Green Beans/Kiwi/ Wednesday, May 23 Roy Scott  Whole Wheat Bread Friday, May 25 Rob Overholt Julianna Jimenez  High School Green House Sale, 4-6, behind the high school Jonica Hammer • Jennifer Miller • Zumba 5:30 pm, Bumgarner Building, Cost $7 Monday, May 28 Bert Multerer  • Greenhouse Sale, 4-6 pm, High School Greenhouse Bill Curran  = anniversary Dan Murphy Nathan Devos • Movie Night, 5 pm, Kremmling Library Howard Tekansik  = birthday (in memory) Art Class, 6-8 pm, Gore Range Artisans Gallery, Call 531- Sam Henderhan • JulieAnn Jimenez 3390 for more information Keaton Mickelson Casey & Nowell Curran  e-mail [email protected] • Thursday night fitness with the Fire Dept, 6-7 pm, West Auztin Ramirez or call 724-8977 to add your Grand High School Mike & Mary Weimer special day to the calendar. • Preschool graduation, 6 pm, WG High School Saturday, May 26 Jamin DuLac Tuesday, May 29 Friday, May 25 Kelly Palmer • Greenhouse Sale, 4-6 pm, High School Greenhouse Linnea Dulac Kira Stone Cody Jones Saturday, May 26 Josh and Kim Johnston  Barbara Rose Warren &Teddi Matney  Sunday, May 27 • Bits-n-Spurs Gymkhana, 10 am, Kremmling Arena • Succulent Workshop, 3-5 pm, Create Space with Teresa Grand Lake Memorial Day Banman cost is $10 parade Monday - May 28\ • Memorial Day Parade/Celebration in Grand Lake American Legion Post 88 and the Grand County • Senior Luncheon Holiday, No meal served Veterans Service Office invite all veterans to join us and • Greenhouse Sale, 4-6 pm, High School Greenhouse participate in the Grand Lake Memorial Day Parade on • Zumba, 5:30 pm, Bumgarner Building May 28. Coffee and donuts will be served at Triangle Park (west end of Main Street) from 8:00am-9:00am. Tuesday - May 29 Assembly for the parade begins at 9:30am in Triangle • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10 am - 2 pm, located behind the Park. Parade starts at 10:00am, followed by a memorial High School ceremony at Town Park. Lunch for veterans will be • Senior Luncheon, 12 pm, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724- served at Pancho and Lefty's at 11:30am, and is provided 9730 Tuna Noodle Casserole/Mixed Veggies/Tropical Fruit/ by American Legion Post 88, Ladies of Grand Lake Chocolate Pudding/OJ/whole wheat bread Community, and Bare Bones BBQ. For more information • Happy Toes Yoga, 5:30 pm, Allington Inn, Cost $7 email [email protected]. • Breast Cancer Support Group, 6-7 pm, Kremmling Chamber Thursday Night Fitness • Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 pm, Kremmling Episcopal Church The Kremmling Fire Dept invites you to join them for a night of fun and fitness each Thursday night at 6 pm Wednesday - May 30 at the WG High School. Each week a different family- • Cardio Sculpting, 5:30 pm, Allington, cost $7 friendly activity will be chosen to get your heart rates up! • Rotary, 6 pm, Create Space • Griefshare, 6-8 pm, Kremmling Community Church Golden Anniversary • Adult Softball begins Author event Thursday - May 31 Local author, Dr. Penny Rafferty Hamilton, will Warren and Teddi Matney of • Kremmling Food Pantry, 10 am - 2 pm, located behind the greet City Market shoppers in Granby on Friday, May Kremmling are celebrating their 50th high school 25 from 11:00am-2:00pm. Copies of the popular Around wedding anniversary on May 26. • Senior Luncheon, 12 pm, Senior Apts, Kremmling 724- Granby history book and A to Z: Your Grand County 9730 Taco Salad/Lettuce,tomato/Canntaloupe/strawberry History Alphabet children's book, selected as a Colorado applesauce/cornbread Author’s League Finalist, will be available for sale and Kremmling area breast • Zumba, 5:30 pm, Bumgarner Building, Cost $7 autographing. Perfect for gifts and learning Grand County cancer support group • Art Class, 6-8 pm, Gore Range 531-3390 for more History. information Have you had breast cancer or • Community fitness with the Firemen, 6 pm, West Grand Kremmling Days Theme know someone who has? Please High Schoo join us for conversation and support • Middle Park Medical Center Board Mtg, 6 pm, MPMC The theme for Kremmling Days 2018 is Honoring on Tuesday, May 29, from 6 p.m.-7 Conference Room Our History, Embracing Our Future. The Kremmling p.m. at the Kremmling Chamber of Chamber's focus will be on honoring the history of the Commerce Conference Room. Enhance firemen in Kremmling as well as Kremmling's western your healing process through sharing heritage. The Chamber plans to reach out to local ranches experiences and stories. Discuss ideas Griefshare coming to Kremmling to help with some cowboy activities and are planning to that promote physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Snacks and drinks Griefshare will be offered during the summer months for have a mechanical bull as part of our kid zone. Anyone eager to volunteer or with amazing ideas, please send provided. To RSVP call Michelle Licha- anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. It will be held Orors at 970-509-0348. on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. beginning May 23-Aug 22 email to [email protected]. at the Kremmling Community Church. $20 covers ALL needed materials all 13 sessions. These sessions are presented by experts To contact the Grand Gazette, call Kim Cameron, 970-509-0547 or 970-724- on grief/trauma and those who have walked through their own grief 8977 e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. journey. Grand Gazette, PO Box 782, 116 N. 3rd Ave, Suite 1A, Kremmling, CO 80459.