Page 2 GRAND GAZETTE April 1, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET Access to Historic Rollins Pass Protected by Shearers thankful for Meat-In Day Reconsideration of Land Exchange To the Kremmling Mercantile , were pleasantly surprised when The recent withdrawal from In addition to recreational value, The 3R’S 4-H Club & the ranchers our name was drawn for the free the proposed land exchange of 543 the Rollins pass area has historical who also sponsored the day, meat box. It was a great ending acres at the intersection of Corona/ significance; since 1979 it is listed What a great way to spend to the day for us of the Meat In! Rollins Pass Road and US Highway on the National Register of Historic the afternoon, getting a free We tried some as soon as we got 40 preserves continued access to Places, as a National Historic cheeseburger and a free meat box! home, and it was very good. the historic area of Rollins pass. District. In 2012, the Moffat Road/ The cheeseburgers were excellent. Hill Route (in Boulder, Gilpin, and We’re like the majority of people in Thanks again, As described in the Winter Colorado, we enjoy our meat! We Bill and Malva Shearer Park Scoop, September, 2020, Grand Counties) was listed as one Grand County Ranches and of Colorado’s Most Endangered the US Forest Service were Places. Colorado Preservation, considering an exchange of 1536 Inc. states, “The Moffat Road is a acres of Grand County Ranches hugely significant linear historic land for the 543 acres where resource that speaks to the history Corona Road/Rollins Pass Road of Colorado and the development meets US Highway 40. Prior to of the American West.” being finalized, the exchange The long and storied past of was to include an environmental Rollins Pass as fabric of Grand analysis and public notice. County history is worth active Congratulations to those defense and protection. Continued involved in reconsidering US Forest Service oversight development of this important will retain public ownership. access point to the historical Kudos to those who reevaluated and archeological significance this land exchange in favor of of Rollins Pass road and the continued public access and surrounding area. In the hands appreciation of the Rollins Pass photo by Kim Cameron of a developer, the road could area as part of Colorado history. 4-H’ers registered community members for a meat bundle give-away. be permanently blocked, paved Penny Myer, Tally Harthun, Kenna Wall, Rayne Pryor and Ryder Pryor, or widened, destroying the Sarah Bransom and Kremmling local, Therese McElroy historic railroad bed beneath Middle Park Broads, a chapter of the road. Moreover, this is a Great Old Broads for Wilderness road where recreationists access 3Rs 4-H Club thanks supporters their favorite sports, such as The 3Rs 4-H Club had Thank you! It is amazing hiking, biking, snowshoeing wonderful support during the to grow-up in a community or cross country skiing. Meat-In Day on March 20. We that is so supportive of us! would like to thank Monika Cary of the Last Time ‘Round Thrift From the families of Mullinex, Shop, Wood Cattle Company, Van oosten, Harthun, Myer, Heather Graves of EnGraves, Lewis, Miranda, Osborne, Hren, the Kremmling Mercantile Gillespie, Cameron, Sanders, especially Dave & Karen Miller-Docheff, Hester, Friesen, Hammer and Brad Dunkle. Hooks, and Pryor Historical Hindsights provided by the Grand County Historical Association 6 3 1 7 9 5 4 2 8 4 7 2 6 1 8 3 9 5 8 9 5 3 4 2 6 1 7 2 1 6 9 5 7 8 4 3 7 4 8 2 3 1 5 6 9 Keller Williams Realty 9 5 3 8 6 4 1 7 2 A photograph of Lone Eagle Peak. It was taken on July 4, 1926. Indian Peaks Wilderness, and about 12 miles north of Fraser. It was also known as 2 4 7 1 Sudoku Answer Key 3 9 8 6 5 Lindbergh Peak at one point. 1 6 7 5 2 3 9 8 4 Puzzle on page 21 5 8 4 1 7 9 2 3 6 Puzzle by websudoku.com Easter Church Services on Page 4 Page 3 GRAND GAZETTE April 1, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET West Grand Spirit Team claims 2A Poms State Title by Kim Cameron “I am just so proud of their Janet Jackson mashup, them,” she says emotionally. the Black Cat Escapade. All year long, spirit team coach There is a lot that goes Coach Holmes is detail- Kendra Holmes told her team, into claiming a Poms State orientated and understands #WeWillRiseUp, and when her Championship and for the West competition, helping the team to dance team claimed the 2A Poms Grand Spirit Team, they have choose music that would appeal State Championship Friday, March been training for nearly a year to the older judges who would be 26 at the Broadmoor World Arena amongst the challenges of COVID scoring their performance. She also in Colorado Springs, she was able regulations and quarantining. ensured their dance routine would to proudly say #WeRoseUp. With a background in have strong visuals, musicality, Because of COVID regulations, competitive dance, Coach strong sharp movements, a fast Coach Holmes was at the award Holmes understands all the tempo, high energy, lots of riffs ceremony by herself with her team details and training that have and roll-offs, kicks, and a smile waiting for her outside, “I had to to go into a performance. She on each face. Most of all she carry the big banner and the heavy begins by teaching them basic wanted them to have fun. trophy out to them, and the moment dance techniques, “how to hold She explains, “This year I had they saw me, they just swarmed their dancer core, how to do a more of a laid-back mentality. me. It was just a big hugging cry pirouette, and how to do kicks.” The focus was on having fun fest. It was pretty awesome.” She also makes sure that her and just being together.” And photo courtesy of West Grand High School West Grand senior and team team does cardiovascular training come together, they did, along captain, Tiffany Padia-Luttrell and is willing to challenge other with over 40 fans who made West Grand Spirit Team Coach says of the moment, “All I have athletes to join their practices. the trip to Colorado Springs. Kendra Holmes with the State 2A Championship Trophy. After to say is seeing Kendra walk Beyond these basics, she aims “People showed up for her team’s performance, Coach out with that trophy and banner to teach them life lessons. She them. It was so awesome and Holmes waited by herself for the was the best feeling I’ve ever often tells them, “Have courage is a testament to how our announcement they had won! had. Instant relief and happiness. and be kind.” She also aims to community loves our kids. The trophy now has a home at the And I’m very proud of each and expand their horizons and show “It is a time we get to West Grand High School in the every one of those girls. I’m so them new opportunities. This celebrate the girls who are showcase near the office. blessed to be able to call them my year the team worked with Jana usually supporting others.” team. It’s been a really hard year Blue, of Choreography Wire, a She continues, “State is highly for all of us, including coaches, professional choreographer and competitive and truly celebrates This years’ competing dancers and all our hard work paid off. I dancer who was a former Broncos what cheer and dance are.” and state champs are: seniors Tiffany Padia-Luttrell (captain) couldn’t have asked for a better and Denver Nuggets cheerleader. And competitive it was. West way to end my senior year!” “It was really awesome to get and Isabella Galindo; juniors Grand scored 75.88 while second Morgan Monk, Itzel Rodriguez, Coach Holmes says, “It didn’t them in front of a professional place Hotchkiss scored 75.80 - just matter what challenge was thrown choreographer and a professional Ximena Rodriguez-Ramos, eight one-hundredths less. Other and Cora Farley (captain); and at them from CHSAA, the state, dancer and expose them to more team scores were: Sanford 73.88, or the county or anything, they opportunities,” Coach Holmes says. freshmen Wendy Eller, Eleanore Clear Creek 73.40, Lyons 73.28, Poindexter, and Ashlyn Eisenman. were ready to go. They fought for The team also utilized the and Vail Christian 72.85. The it. They put the hard work in there, talents of a musical company, last time West Grand brought and their hard work paid off.” Unleash the Beats, to create home a Poms State Championship was nearly two decades ago. photo by Kim Cameron Isabella Galinda’s grandparents and little sister (L to R) Tony Pilato, Gabby Poquette and Gina Pilato, helped send her and the photo by Kim Cameron Spirit Team off to the State Championships on Thursday, March Linda Sherman, Madison Sherman, Katy Farley and Melisa Sherman 25. gave a special shout-out to family member Cora Farley. Page 4 GRAND GAZETTE April 1, 2021 WWW.GRANDGAZETTE.NET photo by Penny Rafferty Hamilton Penny Hamilton sends a unique reminder about the Crucifixion as we photo by Kem Davidson approach Palm Sunday and Easter. The photo was taken at Lake Granby. Wolford Report Easter Worship Services by Kem Davidson, Project Caretaker Short and sweet this week.