May 23, 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

New help for beginning farmers and ranchers

The USDA Farm Service Agency is working harder than ever to assist new farmers and ranchers to succeed. FSA State Executive Director, SED, Trudy Kareus recently unveiled a new Land Contract Guarantee Program and several other tools designed to help beginning farmers and ranchers build the foundation for a successful career in agriculture.

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Agriculture

Water company hears good news at annual meeting

The Minnesota Canal and Reservoir Company held its 109th annual meeting on Saturday, Feb. 18, and it was good news from start to finish.

Roughly 40 people attended in the Paonia American Legion to hear board president Willy Kistler say that he expects to see the upper 5.2 miles of the canal encased in pipe by spring 2013, several years ahead of schedule.

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Agriculture

Signs of spring

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Photo by Kathy Browning
Signs of spring
This field fire in Austin near Fairview and 2125 Roads was visible from Delta to Hotchkiss last Friday evening, Feb. 17. With the coming of spring, plumes will become a more common scene as farmers prepare fields and irrigation ditches for the growing season.

Agriculture

Energy/water workshop brings good ideas to improve ag operations

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Nolan Doesken, the state climatologist, will be visiting Montrose March 1 for a workshop that includes a discussion of water use in Uncompahgre and North Fork agriculture.
Are you looking for ways to improve energy efficiency on your farm, ranch, or small acreage? Are you looking to enhance your soil health with a new tool for your irrigation management toolbox?

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Agriculture