June 20, 2013

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Delta County Independent

Regional wildfire council honored

On Thursday, Jan. 12, John Mehlhoff, Bureau of Land Management Colorado associate state director, presented the State Director's Excellence through Leadership Award to the West Region Wildfire Council.

The award recognized service to government through demonstrated leadership performed by any individual, organization or group that is internal or external to BLM Colorado.

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Agriculture

HHS students put their ag skills to work

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Delta FFA members meet with Colorado FFA state officers at the National Western Stock Show in January.
The 2011-2012 Hotch-kiss FFA Chapter has had a very successful year thus far.

This summer our new officer team attended COLT Camp in Glenwood Springs to plan our year's activities.

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Agriculture

DHS students believe in the future of FFA

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“American Pickers” Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz (with beard) were scouring the countryside for treasures for their History Channel TV show when they encountered Delta and Hotchkiss FFA members near St. Louis. The students wound up being filmed for a promotional piece.
Delta High School will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 18-25. "I Believe" is this year's theme, celebrating more than 80 years of FFA traditions while eagerly anticipating the organization's future.

The Delta FFA Chapter, is an organization that combines agriculture-related skills, community service, and leadership skills all into one.

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Agriculture

A week full of fun, education, ag and FFA

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CHS students at the national convention.
Across the country over half a million FFA members are celebrating one of the nation's premier youth organizations. Nearly 80 Cedaredge FFA members are joining the festivities in hopes of educating the public about agriculture and the FFA.

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Agriculture