Thursday, 02 September 2010

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Wells Gulch application dropped by county
08/18/2010 | Hank Lohmeyer

The county and the state health department have called a halt to their individual reviews of the Wells Gulch Evap application for a waste processing facility in Delta County. Just over a year ago, th [ ... ]

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Delta

Delta Area news

Awana, Middle School Blitz kick off at First Baptist Church
01 September 2010
First Baptist Church of Delta is kicking off the Awana Club Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at 1250 Pioneer Road. Children from 3 years old through sixth grade can be registered for the 2010-2011...

01 September 2010 Remains of missing woman identified
01 September 2010 Ritter’s reallocation of funds disappoints city
01 September 2010 Schwartz to tour prison, hold town hall meeting
01 September 2010 Delta Super ends its 35-year run
01 September 2010 Enrollment is down in county schools
01 September 2010 After 63 years, John Deere dealership will do business under a new name
01 September 2010 Archery season opens
25 August 2010 Legislative Roundup slated Sept. 8 and 9
25 August 2010 Work session to address marijuana operations
25 August 2010 Alternative truck route stays on course
25 August 2010 County prepares ban on marijuana centers
25 August 2010 Commissioners wary of group’s anti-natural gas program
25 August 2010 Low-cost insurance is available for kid
25 August 2010 Young musicians invited to audition for orchestra

North Fork

Nature’s fury
25 August 2010
Al Rominiecki (left) lost two trees in his yard at 290 West Hotchkiss Avenue during the macroburst which hit Hotchkiss and surrounding towns last Thursday afternoon. His 100-foot blue spruce was...

25 August 2010 Weather Service says it was a macroburst
25 August 2010 Storm destroys historic landmark
25 August 2010 Hotchkiss public meeting to review storm response
25 August 2010 Wind’s wrath wreaks havoc around Hotchkiss
25 August 2010 Family says goodbye to their 100+ year old home
25 August 2010 Proponents of Bear Ranch land exchange agree to public meeting
25 August 2010 Crawford has a new town clerk
25 August 2010 Hotchkiss Fire has funding for new truck
25 August 2010 NRA youth summit is a great learning experience, Hubbell reports
25 August 2010 Hardworking kids with big hearts are helping others
25 August 2010 Registration for the 2010 Grape Stomp in Paonia starts this week
25 August 2010 Enhancing broadband access
25 August 2010 Brightening Christmas for kids
25 August 2010 Escalante’s story told

Surface Creek

Budget ‘visioning’ looks at capital improvements
01 September 2010
With a continuing uncertain economy, ﬁnancial concerns over town revenues, and the bad news from the Department of Local Affairs as it suspends its Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant...

01 September 2010 Desert green
01 September 2010 DOLA grant pullback shouldn’t affect Orchard City projects
01 September 2010 Ritter’s reallocation of funds puts Cedaredge grant application on hold
01 September 2010 Surface Creek men plan return of mountain bike event
01 September 2010 Cheese, please
01 September 2010 These guys are looking for a good book
01 September 2010 All Saints Lutheran boosts giving at spaghetti dinner
01 September 2010 Metamoocil Mountain Boys play at the chapel
01 September 2010 Community spirit
01 September 2010 Bead for Life: A success story
01 September 2010 FFA tailgate party features local produce
25 August 2010 Tips for better bird photos
25 August 2010 Cedaredge teen headed to Big Apple as contest finalist
25 August 2010 A piece of history

Sports

CHS has new softball coach in 2010
01 September 2010
Cedaredge coach Angie Morgan prepares to hit a few ground balls to her infielders during a pre-season practice session. This year’s version of the Cedaredge High School Lady Bruins’...

01 September 2010 Area volleyball teams take part in annual scrimmages
01 September 2010 Area volleyball teams take part in annual scrimmages
01 September 2010 Area volleyball teams take part in annual scrimmages
01 September 2010 Area volleyball teams take part in annual scrimmages
01 September 2010 HHS wins tennis matches
01 September 2010 HHS cross country team to participate in Friday meet
01 September 2010 Paonia man teaches beauty of martial arts
01 September 2010 Good outlook seen for Cedaredge tennis team
01 September 2010 Hotchkiss tennis team wins opening match
25 August 2010 Panther gridders look for success
25 August 2010 DHS volleyball team prepares to win
25 August 2010 DHS softball looks for more
25 August 2010 Cross country off and running as new 2010 season approaches
25 August 2010 New Bruins’ grid coach likes what he sees

Around Delta County this week in photos

Opinion

Opinions

There are too many unknowns with 60, 61, 101
01 September 2010
Dear Editor: This fall, three initiatives — Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61 — will be on the ballot. We have taken a close look at these measures, and we urge you to do the same.

25 August 2010 Bypass is likely to prove too costly
25 August 2010 Enough of disingenuous candidates
25 August 2010 Land exchange will benefit Delta County
25 August 2010 Salazar promises Delta County forum
25 August 2010 Haueisen, PHS classmates remembered with scholarships
25 August 2010 Don’t disregard vaccinations
18 August 2010 ‘Sand box’ language reflects a ‘sand box’ mentality
18 August 2010 Thanks to staff, council members for dedication to Confluence Drive
18 August 2010 Constitution has inspired millions with its promise of freedom
18 August 2010 Flowers, flags lift people’s spirits
18 August 2010 Agriculture deserves respect
28 July 2010 News You Can Use
17 March 2010 Progress in America

Neighbors

Friends and Neighbors

People In The News
01 September 2010
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Chance S. Yergensen, son of Judi and Garth Yergensen of Cedaredge, recently completed Naval Nuclear Power Training Pipeline. During the course with Nuclear Power...

25 August 2010 Newlyweds
25 August 2010 Births
25 August 2010 Lorraine, Howard Dean celebrate 72nd anniversary
25 August 2010 New support group starts for at-home moms
25 August 2010 Hapes, Ensley to exchange vows
25 August 2010 VOA hosts barbecue to thank volunteers
25 August 2010 Delta Elks Lodge celebrates long-awaited elevator
18 August 2010 Clara Cook Chism turns 100 years old
18 August 2010 Newlyweds
18 August 2010 New support group starts for Delta County’s at-home moms
18 August 2010 VFW collects donations for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
18 August 2010 Births
18 August 2010 Colorado State Association of Emblem Clubs meets in Durango
18 August 2010 Local women attend leadership conference

Obituaries

John Geesing
25 August 2010
John Robert Geesing of Montrose died Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at his home. He was 77.

25 August 2010 Dale O’Rell
25 August 2010 Todd Williams
25 August 2010 Dorothy Eckstine
25 August 2010 Bessie Mae Jennings
25 August 2010 Bill Luebbert
25 August 2010 Mike Morey
25 August 2010 Jerry Salazar
25 August 2010 LaVonne Wickstrom Stauffer Angell
18 August 2010 Jim Espinoza
18 August 2010 Dorothy Eckstine
18 August 2010 Ingeborg Larsson
18 August 2010 Craig Triantos Jr.
18 August 2010 Bob Haueisen
18 August 2010 Cindy Hatton
18 August 2010 Ila Connell
18 August 2010 Gary Copley
18 August 2010 Bessie Jennings
18 August 2010 Tige Herndon III
18 August 2010 Michael Bitonio

Happenings

Happenings around Delta County

Art reception set for Aug. 13
11 August 2010
While in Hotchkiss for the Delta County Fair, stop by The Creamery Arts Center for an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, for two special shows. The Sayulita Seis, a group of six...