May 19, 2013
Pickin’ in the Park bringing outstanding talent to...
15 May 2013 - Kathy BrowningPickin’ in the Park bringing outstanding talent to Paonia

Amy HelmThe lineup of entertainers for the sixth annual Pickin' in the Park Free Summer Concert Series has now been set. Every Thursday evening in Paonia Town Park starting at 6 p.m. and going until dark, concert-goers are going to have a fantastic musical experience for the entire family.

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Sun shone brightly on dog trials
15 May 2013 - Kathy BrowningSun shone brightly on dog trials

Carol Clawson and Tell did their best to make these yearling ewes follow the course at the 10th annual Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials over the weekend. Gordon Hebenstreit, president and general manager of the stock dog trials said, “We feel it was a very successful competition … It was a real challenge for the dogs.” Vice president Cheryl Hebenstreit noted, “The sheep were a little tough this year.” And that’s how the competitors like it.It had rained in Hotchkiss all week long. Not a good sign for the big outdoor events scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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City explains tree removal
15 May 2013 - News Release

The City of Delta has removed trees on West 5th Street due to tree roots lifting sidewalks. The city crews will be replacing the sidewalks during the City of Delta's concrete replacement program.

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Gymkhana series begins May 29
15 May 2013 - News Release

Members of the Surface Creek Saddle Club met April 29 to finalize the schedule for the club's annual summer gymkhana series. Each gymkhana will include a barrel race, pole bending and flag race, and each night there will be a unique fun race.

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Delta County Independent

NAP application deadline is this Friday

"Delta County Farm Service Agency (FSA) wants to remind producers of the approaching deadline to purchase Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage for 2013 spring seeded crops," announced Alan Bull, county director.

The upcoming deadline for purchasing coverage is the close of business on Friday, March 15.

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Agriculture

Pick up your handy guide to marketing

Need help marking your small farm products? Then we've got the book for you!

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Agriculture

Sage-grouse comment period is extended

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) notified Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and other lawmakers that it will grant a three-week extension of the comment period on its Gunnison sage-grouse proposal. FWS also committed to holding public hearings during a subsequent comment period for the economic analysis of the proposal.

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Agriculture

Guide to food preservation is available

Colorado State University's Delta Extension Office is now offering "So Easy to Preserve," a complete, step-by-step guide detailing how to preserve almost anything you'd ever eat! This 376-page book explains pressure canning, water-bath canning, dehydration, pickling and freezing, and includes recipes for preserving vegetables, fruits and meats.

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Agriculture