June 19, 2013

Crawford speakers

b02 speakersPhoto submitted Crawford speakers Delta Kappa Gamma, Chi Chapter, November guest speakers were Deb Ferrier and Susie Steckel of Crawford. Ferrier shared information about the North Fork Ambulance Service, which is all-volunteer and covers about 1,500 square miles. Steckel, the current mayor of Crawford, spoke about local issues. Brunch and a business meeting concluded the morning. Chi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma includes women educators from Delta and Montrose counties. For more information about opportunities with Delta Kappa Gamma, go to www.deltakappagamma.org.

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Paonia Rotary is going strong at 90

b05 rotary1The Rotary Club of Paonia celebrated its 90th anniversary at its Dec. 20 luncheon meeting. Invited to the event were alumni of the club.

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Chili bowl fundraiser nets $2,000 for Art Partners

a04 chilibowlPhoto submitted Bob Brown of Around the Corner Gallery and Lissette Riviere of Art Partners are pictured with Kyndra McMillian and Elaine Wood of Big Head BBQ, winners of a chili bowl fundraiser hosted by Bob and Pat Brown (right), owners of Around the Corner Gallery.On Nov. 24, Around the Corner Gallery in Montrose hosted the fourth annual Art Partners chili bowl fundraiser. Last week, the gallery presented a check to Art Partners for the more than $2,000 raised during the event.

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Delivering holiday cheer

a05 ridersPhoto by Pat Sunderland

Delivering holiday cheer

With the help of the Delta Elks Lodge and its 11 O’Clock Riders, Santa will be delivering food boxes to 20 grateful families this year. Each box contains a turkey and all the fixings for a festive holiday meal. Pictured with Elks John Norman, Tom Rowan and Roger Bynum are Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee, Undersheriff Mark Taylor, victim’s advocate Barb Yant and Angela Mackey of Tri-County Resource Center (TCRC). Mackey was given three boxes to share with the victims of domestic violence served by TCRC.

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4-H Report December 26, 2012

Our last New Pride of the Valley 4H meeting was called to order by our club president Lacy Davis, on Dec. 18., at 3 pm. Roll call was followed by one thing that the members want for Christmas.

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